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Serendipity sees MIA bracelet returned to Bunyan Price's family By Alan Hodge

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Webster's dictionary defines 'serendipity' as “luck that takes the form of finding valuable or pleasant things that are not looked for.” Well, a huge hunk of serendipity recently landed at the home of Stan Norket who lives near Mount Holly. But let's back up a bit. A few weeks ago the BannerNews ran an article about Bunyan Price, the Vietnam War MIA whose remains had been located in Cambodia and who will be returned to Belmont for burial with full military honors in Greenwood Cemetery on April 11 at 1pm. As fate would have it, Norket picked up a copy of that week's paper and was sitting at home reading it when serendipity came calling. Here's how Norket tells it. “I am a Vietnam veteran. I served from January 1967 to January 1968 as a sergeant over a communications section in the 9th Infantry Division. About twenty or twenty-two years See more SERENDIPITY page 3 Over 100 runners took part in Saturday's Rail/Trail 5k event in Belmont. The event raised about $2,000 that will go towards construction of the Rail Tail pathway from downtown Belmont to Belmont Abbey College. See more pictues on page 10. Photo by Alan Hodge

Historic Catholic church opens doors twice last week By Alan Hodge

The events were services held at St. Joseph's Catholic Worshippers got not one Church- the oldest still standbut two chances to step back ing original Catholic church in time last week in Mount in North Carolina and the fourth Catholic house of worHolly. alan.bannernews@gmail.com

ship built in the state. The 171-year-old church, originally constructed in 1843 to serve local Irish Catholic miners and their families, holds services twice a year-

on St. Patrick's Day and St. Joseph's Day. Last week, these days were on Tuesday and Thursday. Last Tuesday, a group of members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians held a ceremony that honored St. Joseph's original 19th century parishioners as well as the first priest there, Father T.J. Cronin. Though Cronin died of yellow fever before the building was completed, he is buried in the church cemetery out front. Last Thursday saw St. Joseph's Day Mass held at the church. Father Frank Cancro from Queen of the Apostles led the service. The building has no heat and even though it was a damp and cloudy day, worshippers didn't seem to mind. Despite dreary weather, a capacity crowd of several dozen folks filled the church's Wanda Hanley, sister of Vietnam MIA Bunyan Price of Belmont, is seen with a photo of him as well as the POW/MIA original pews. One who came to the event bracelet bearing his name that was given to her last week by Stan Norket. See more CATHOLIC page 2 Photo by Alan Hodge

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Father Frank Cancro from Queen of Apostles in Belmont led the service at St. Joseph's Catholic Church last Thursday on St. Joseph's Day. Photo by Alan Hodge

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CATHOLIC was 87-year-old Joyce Arrowood. She also attended last year's St. Joseph's Day service. “This is a wonderful event,” she said. “My grandmother's parents used to come to church here.” Volunteer Carl Heil is 86-years-old and has served as caretaker of St. Joseph's for over 20 years until recently when failing health saw him step down from the position he loved so well. he was also on hand at the St. Joseph's Day event. “I spent some of the most wonderful years of my life looking after the church,” he said. Father John Hoover gave his first Mass at St. Joseph's on May 26, 1976. “This is a fantastic place and gives Catholics in this area a sense of where we began,” he said. Nearly everything about St. Joseph's except the roof, shutters, and a few other things date from its original construction. Even though the 1841 St. Paul's Catholic Church in New Bern was the first church Catholic church built in North Carolina, a fire destroyed much of the original building in 1947. The fact

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FROM page 1 that St. Joseph's is nearly all the same as it was in 1843 lets it claim the title as the oldest original Catholic church in the state. St. Joseph’s was built to serve the Irish miners who were in Gaston County looking for gold. They had come here to work for an Italian gent named Chevalier Riva de Finola and prior to the church’s construction had used his home as a place of worship. After de Finola met with financial setbacks, he moved out of the Gaston County and the miners were without a place to worship. Thus was born the need for a Catholic church near what would eventually be Mount Holly. A driving force behind the building of St. Joseph’s was Father Cronin who started a fundraising effort for the church’s cost which was estimated at $400. Father Cronin had come to Gaston County from Charleston, S.C. A “circuit preacher”, he traveled a wide area, including Gaston County, depending on the hospitality of others as he spread the gospel. Around 1841, one of the Irish miners, William Lornegan, donated

six acres of land that would be the site for St. Joseph’s. The church was finished, debt free, in 1843. However, Father Cronin had passed away in 1842 in Salisbury before he could see St. Joseph’s built. His body was later brought to the Lornegan plot and he was the first person interred in what would be the St. Joseph’s church cemetery. Next on the St. Joseph’s scene was another missionary, Father J.J. O’Connell who conducted the first Mass there soon after the building was completed. Though he still continued his circuit riding duties, Father O’Connell would still swing by St. Joseph’s as often as possible to hold services. In 1844, Father John Griffin came to St. Joseph’s. He would later become the bishop of Chicago. Other priests that served St. Joseph’s in the 19th century included Father L.P. Connell (1861-1865), and Father A.J. McNeil (1865-1870). Father O’Connell returned to St. Joseph’s from 1870-1877. These days, St. Joseph’s is a mission of Queen of the Apostle’s Church in Belmont. Before its restoration, St. Joseph’s went through de-

cades of neglect and was even used at one time as a hay barn. In 1965, Father James Keenan of Queen of the Apostles raised money and had the roof repaired and a paint job done on the church. After that repair, St. Joseph’s went through another decade sans maintenance. In 1974 Francis Galligan of Gastonia led an effort to set things right once and for all. With $15,000 raised from donations by the Knights of Columbus, Belmont Abbey College, Sacred Heart College, the Boy Scouts, and many individuals, St. Joseph’s was restored inside and out. In addition to the church building itself, one of the most important parts of the site is the statue of St. Joseph himself that overlooks the cemetery. The statue stood for 75 years at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Asheville and arrived in Mount Holly in 2001. It weighs 1,600 lbs. On Nov. 2, 1975, St. Joseph’s was rededicated by Rev. Michael Begley, bishop of Charlotte, and the Rev. Abbot Jude Cleary, of Belmont Abbey. More than 250 people attended the ceremony. In 1979, St. Joseph’s was named a National Historic Site by the US Dept. of the Interior and that same year a NC Highway Historical marker was erected in front of the church and cemetery.

Knights of Columbus member David Barker (right) was seen talking to Father John Hoover at last week's St. Joseph's Day service at St. Joseph's Catholic Church near Mount Holly. Hoover performed his first Mass there back in 1976. Photo by Alan Hodge

The St. Patrick's Day Mass at St. Joseph's Catholic Church was by Father Paul McNulty (seen with Irish flag) who is Parochial Vicar at St. Mark Catholic Church in Huntersville. The other person who assisted at Mass was Deacon Robert Murphy of St. Mark. Photo by Mike Fitzgerald

Carl Heil was caretaker and historian at St. Joseph's Catholic Church for over 20 years. He knows every inch of the 170-year-old place and its grounds. Photo by Alan Hodge

St. Joseph's Catholic Church also held Mass on St. Patrick's Day. In attendance was a group from the St. Brendan Div. of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (in kilts ) an Irish Catholic fraternal group in Huntersville which co-sponsored the event with other area Hibernian groups. Photo by Mike Fitzgerald

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Mount Holly Parks & Recreation, along with the Mount Holly library, will be having their annual Toddler Easter Egg Hunt on Wednesday, April 1 at 10am at Tuckaseege Park. This free event will be held rain or shine. Come out and make a craft, hunt for eggs, and have fun. For more information please call Mount Holly Parks & Recreation at 704-951-3006.

Easter Fun at Craig Memorial Baptist Craig Memorial Baptist Church, at 1246 Mariposa Road in Stanley, has an exciting schedule of activities for the remainder of March and going thru Easter week. March 29 – 11:00 am – Palm Sunday special music and worship service; April 1 – 7:30 pm – Lord’s Supper service; April 4 – 1:00

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ago, my wife and I were at an exposition in Monroe for Vietnam War equipment. While we were there I bought a POW/MIA bracelet. I told the dealer I wanted one with a name from North Carolina.” Norket brought the bracelet home and put it in a shadow box along with some of his own Vietnam memorabilia where it hung for many years. “I was reading the article about Bunyan Price in the paper, then walked over and looked at the name on the bracelet. It was his name. I was in total shock.” Serenpidity rolled on. “I called the BannerNews office and got contact information for one of Price's sisters, Wanda Hanley,” Norket said. “It's protocol to return the bracelets to a family member when the soldier's remains are found.” Norket and Hanley met last Saturday and

he handed over the silver bracelet bearing her brother's name. “It was amazing,” she said. Serendipity was no doubt smiling on the scene. Norket, Hanley and Price's other two siblings, Dennis Price and Arvonia England, will meet again at Greenwood Cemetery the day of the ceremony. They will be joined by members of the American Legion and several other patriotic groups. Hanley says anyone who wants to attend is welcome. “We are hoping for a big turnout,” Hanley said. “He deserves it.” There will also be a visitation for Sgt. Price at First Assembly of God, 777 S. Myrtle School Rd. in Gastonia on April 10 from 6-9pm. His remains will arrive at CharlotteDouglas International Airport on April 8. Serendipity will be in attendance.

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pm – Easter Egg Hunt for the kids; April 5 – 7:00 am – Easter sunrise service with music and breakfast- 11:00 am – Easter musical cantata. Everyone is welcome and invited to take part in this wonderful time. We look forward to seeing you there.

The Belmont Historical Society, Inc., 40 Catawba Street, Belmont, announces the upcoming Belmont Citizen of the Year Award Banquet for 2014. The Banquet is held yearly to honor a worthy citizen chosen from Belmont or the surrounding area for their outstanding service to the Belmont citizens and community. The Banquet will be held

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My opinion... Spring Weather I thought I was OCD about It’s that time of year again when the weather dictates that your clothes selection can swing between shorts or an overcoat in a matter of days. Indeed, in a matter of hours. The poet T.S. Eliot declared “April is the cruelest month”. But February and March this year have both shown meteorological mood swings the likes of which we have not suffered with in a long time. I tell you this to illustrate how spring weather in the Carolinas can be a fickle thing so make sure you carry your coat and rubbers. Or put on a pair of shorts and a t-shirt. Or carry a pair of shorts and a t-shirt in your overcoat pocket. Oh heck its a gamble any way you slice it. On another tangent, spring illustrates the determination that even little things can have to not only survive but multiply in the face of fickle weather. I was coming to the office a few weeks back right after the snow. I travel Hickory Grove Rd. which is the highway poster child for bad driving habits. There is a curve near Perfection Ave. that is shady and the last place for ice to melt when it snows. The dirty snow had finally left the shady spot and in its place I espied a little patch of bright yellow crocus flowers. How brave they seemed, as if they were thumbing their nose at winter. The screwy spring weather also confuses lawn fanatics. Is it too early to buy flowers and plants? If I wait two more

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weeks will all the good ones be snatched up and only the scraggly dregs of plant life be left? What if the lawnmower won’t start? These and other issues of monumental import are weighing heavily on the minds of lawn lovers who cannot wait to crank up their screaming, jet powered, leaf blowers and riding mowers that sound like a P-51 Mustang. Spring weather also teases folks who enjoy outdoor recreation. My pal Calvin and I have not gone bike riding but once or twice over the past few months due to lousy weather. However, I have spotted people jogging when its cold.....like when it was 15F a few weeks back I saw a guy jogging wearing a face mask like one of those old-time wrestlers called the Magnificent Bolos....and even though they try to look like they are having a swell time their chattering teeth, red faces, and clenched buttocks tell a different tale. I guess they could put on a coat, put on some britches, or put on a toboggan,

but I reckon that will weight them down more than leotards and jogging shoes so brightly colored they make your eyeballs throb looking at them. There is a serious side to spring weather in our area and that comes in the form of twisters. Not the kind of twist that Chubby Checker sang about, but the kind that tears trees up by the roots and houses down. Get yourself one of those weather warning radios. If you have never been in or near a tornado, count yourself lucky. About ten years ago a small one went through North Belmont and basically through our backyard. I was in bed and the wind was swishing and swooshing and suddenly started getting a louder, more high pitched whine like a jet engine. Something told me what it was so Sharon and I ran and occupied the food pantry under the stairway until it passed. I was scared out of my wits and thought how awful it would be to leave this earth crouched on a can of pinto beans. I had a dream about a tornado the other night, but I lived through that one too. Somebody was trying to tell me something. Spring weather is like a teenager...well, some teenagers....it has its hissy fits but hopefully they pass and the balmy days of the maturing new year finally arrive, refreshing the world and the spirit of people as well.

managing my calendar until….. I work hard at managing my calendar, really hard. I try not to schedule two meetings at the same time. I’ve learned that “beam me up Scottie” doesn’t work so I schedule “travel” time. On my calendar, you will see the word “leave”. That is when I budget time to travel from A to B. Recently, a board member asked me to meet with his co-worker. I’ll call him George. George and I scheduled the meeting. Unfortunately, due to the ice and snow of a few weeks ago, we had to reschedule. We moved the meeting to Friday at 2pm. There was just one problem…I forgot to put it in the calendar. It was in my head, but not my iPhone. Seeing nothing on my calendar, I booked another meeting for 2pm in Matthews to meet with a friend (I’ll call Susan) Tony Marciano who recently lost her husband. As I arrived at her home, my assistant called. George was at my office in uptown Charlotte. That’s when I realized how badly I had messed up. I emailed George and apologized for not putting it in the calendar. When I got out of the meeting, I called his cell and left a voice mail apology for failing to put it in my phone and then I texted him an apology. To add insult to injury, during my meeting with Susan, she said to me, “You look really tired. Are you ok?" In my reply, I half joked saying to her I felt God was trying to say that He didn’t need me to keep the planet spinning. He was fully capable of taking care of that on His own. I needed to stop trying to take care of the universe. I don’t make mistakes like that; at least I try not to. When I realized what had happened, I immediately defaulted to my style of trying to overcompensate for making a mistake. From now on, I would use meeting confirmation in Outlook. Then it would always be in my calendar. As I considered this solution, I found myself tripping over the scripture verse that begins with, “Then I find it to be a law...” I am so good at fixing problems by creating laws (policies and procedures) so it doesn’t happen again. As I was thinking this through, for whatever reason, I remembered words from a class I was taking while preparing for ministry. The teacher said, even as you grow in your relationship to Christ, you will still burn the toast, you will still spill the coffee (and, may I add, you will still mess up your calendar). She went on to say that God wasn’t looking for perfection of performance; He was looking for perfection of character. God wasn’t interested in my new procedure for handling calendar appointments. I had to accept that I messed up my calendar as well as a friend noticing I looked tired (I can yawn without opening my mouth). God wasn’t looking for my performance to be flawless. He was more interested in my character. He would use this moment to grab my attention and address my character which didn’t reflect the character of Jesus. Understand, for me, I equate being busy with being productive (or if I can be honest, having significance). I need to slow down and focus on what is important. Gratefully, George accepted my apology and we will reschedule. I am thankful. Meanwhile, I have one more thing to add to my calendar – to be still and know that He is God. I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend.

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World class bicycle racing coming back to Belmont Belmont residents will welcome worldclass cyclists to the third annual competitive bicycle criterium on Sunday, April 12, 2015 in historic downtown Belmont. The City of Belmont and the Belmont Merchants Association are excited to announce that CaroMont Health has signed a three-year agreement to be the title sponsor of the signature event— The CaroMont Health Criterium—that will attract athletes from all across the Charlotte region. “We are fortunate to have such a great community partner in CaroMont Health. Their team recognized the criterium’s ability to promote active, healthy lifestyles and to bring new people to eastern Gaston County,” said Adrian Miller, assistant city manager of Belmont. “We are excited to have CaroMont Health partner with us on this great event.” “We are excited and proud to be a partner for this premier event in beautiful, downtown Belmont, recently named one of the states’ best for its vibrant and thriving Main Street,” said Doug Luckett, President and CEO at Car-

oMont Health. “Cycling is a great sport, and promoting healthy activities like this event supports CaroMont’s mission to help get our community healthy.” CaroMont Health Criterium begins at noon on Sunday, April 12 in downtown Belmont with amateur races. There will be men’s and women’s amateur races throughout the afternoon, many of which will feature cyclists from Belmont and around Gaston County. Local elementary children will even have the opportunity to ride one lap on the 2/3 mile route through downtown, complete with the Tindol Subaru pace car leading them and the announcer cheering them on. The event concludes with a women’s professional race and a men’s professional race. These professional cyclists come from across the United States and from International countries.. The course winds by the historic shops and houses on narrow downtown streets before ending up the monster hill on Main Street by city hall. The event will feature the Gaston Arts Council Kids Zone with local artists, crafts,

and musicians entertaining children. The Kids Zone will also have popular inflatables for children to enjoy. Families can take advantage of the CaroMont Health Wellness Village on Catawba Street to learn about healthy lifestyles.

The CaroMont Health Criterium will bring the energy of hundreds of cyclists and thousands of spectators to downtown Belmont on a Sunday afternoon that would otherwise be a quiet spring day. More information about the event is available at www.BelmontCrit.org.

Bicycle racers like this brightly clad combo will once again hit Belmont's downtown streets when the CaroMont Health Criterium event takes place on April 12. Last year's competition drew hundreds of cyclists and thousands of spectators. Photo by Alan Hodge

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The Gaston County Board of Education has approved two options for new schools in Gaston County: a new elementary school in west Gastonia and a new middle school in Stanley. The Board voted unanimously during last Monday night’s regular meeting to move forward with building two new schools after conducting a Public Hearing and considering comments from the community. Eight Community Forums were held over a two-week period (February 23 – March 6) at various school locations to give citizens an opportunity to receive information, review attendance maps, ask questions and offer input about the new school options. The new middle school replaces the existing Stanley Middle School. The new middle school will be built to house 800 students with the ability to expand to accommodate 1,000 students for future growth. Attendance boundaries will change to move some students from Mount Holly Mid-

dle School to Stanley Middle School, which will address overcrowding at Mount Holly Middle School. The students will move when the new middle school opens. Maps showing the attendance boundary changes are available on the Gaston County Schools website, under the “New School Options” quick link. Construction of the new middle school is expected to take 18 to 24 months. It may be possible for the school to be built on the existing Stanley Middle School campus. The new elementary school in west Gastonia replaces Forest Heights Elementary, Pleasant Ridge Elementary and Rhyne Elementary. It will be built to accommodate 800 students. The consolidation of the three schools will take place in stages. Rhyne Elementary will close at the end of the 2014-2015 school year. Forest Heights Elementary will close at the end of the 2015-2016 school year. Pleasant Ridge Elementary will close when the new elementary

school opens. Students affected by the consolidation will be assigned to other elementary schools. Maps showing the attendance boundary changes are available on the Gaston County Schools website under the “New School Options” quick link. Construction of the new elementary school is expected to take 18 to 24 months. It may be possible for the new elementary school to be built on the Pleasant Ridge campus. The two new schools will be built using funds from the school bond referendum that Gaston County citizens overwhelmingly approved in November 2007. In addition to the new elementary and middle schools, the Board identified two other new school options: to establish a new elementary magnet school at Hawks Nest Intermediate School in Gastonia and to explore the feasibility of a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) high school.

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Banner-News Obituaries Emma Rebecca Shields Lybrand Mount Holly- Emma Rebecca Shields Lybrand, 88, of 107 Walnut Avenue, died Saturday, March 21, 2015. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Wesley Wilson and Jennie McGee Shields. She was wife of the late Ralph Lewis Lybrand and was preceded in death by a son, Claude Wilson “Mickey” Lybrand. She was a lifelong member of Goshen Presbyterian Church and was a selftaught seamstress. She is survived by a daughter, Bobbie Hicks and husband Haven of Stanley; a son, John Lybrand and wife Barbara of Summerville, SC; a sister, Dorsie Mae Houser of Dallas; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Lybrand was held 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at the Woodlawn Chapel, Mount Holly with Reverend James Almond officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery. The family received friends from 7-9:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Goshen Presbyterian Church, 380

Woodlawn Avenue, Belmont, NC 28012. Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www. woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly served the family.

Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home with Rev. James “Junior” Welch officiating. Inurnment followed at Hillcrest Gardens. The family received friends from 1:00 – 2:00pm Friday at the funeral home. Mary “Maggie” Condolence message may Welch Bishop be sent to the family at www. Mount Holly- Mary woodlawnfuneral.org “Maggie” Welch Bishop, 83, Woodlawn Funeral Home passed in Mount Holly, NC served away on the family. Monday Jack Horne March Belmont- Jack Horne, age 16, 2015. 91, passed away on Sunday, She was March born in 15, 2015 Lincoln at StanCounty, daughter of the late Ed and ley Total Beulah Smith Welch. She L i v i n g was preceded in death by her C e n t e r , husband Lawrence Bishop, S t a n l e y . two daughters Janice Caulder A native and Patti Bishop, a step son of Gaston Buddy Bishop, two sisters County, he was a son of the and one brother. She was the late James and Effie Summerowner and operator of Main lin Horne. He was preceded in death by his wives, Gladys Street Cab Company. She is survived by her chil- Adams Horne and Maxine dren Sheila Holland of Dallas, “Mickey” Lull Horne, two Bobby Bishop and wife Terri sisters and two brothers. Jack was a U.S. Army Vetof Stanley, Chasity Caulder of Charlotte and David Caulder eran who served under Genof Mount Holly; 11 grand- eral Patton during the Battle children, 13 great grand- of the Bulge. He retired from children and two great great Liberty Life Insurance after grandchildren; three brothers 26 years of service. Jack was an avid golfer, enjoyed baseand three sisters. A memorial service to ball and was a loyal South celebrate the life of Mrs. Point Red Raider fan. He was Bishop was held 2:00 pm a member of Gaston County Friday March 20, 2015 at the Shrine Club and Belmont

Garland and Mary Icenhour Ford, loving wife to the late James “Gus” A. McLean, Sr. and mother to the late Tim McLean. She was also preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Nell was born and raised in Cramerton. She was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church and a member of Sweet Adeline. She enjoyed spending time with the Cramerton bunch at Catfish Cove on Monday nights. Her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren were the joy of her life. She loved them all unconditionally. Survivors include her son, Jim McLean, and wife, Melissa of Anamosa, IA, daughter, Lynn McLean of Belmont; grandchildren, Shannon Price and husband, Chris, Jay McLean, Zac McLean and Nolan McLean, great-grandsons, Grayson and Owen Price. Visitation was 6-8pm, Friday, March 20, 2015 at McLean Funeral Directors of Nell Ford McLean Belmont. Belmont- Nell Ford Celebration of Life SerMcLean, 87, passed away vice was held at 10am, SatWednesurday, March 21, 2015 in the d a y , Bumgardner Chapel with Dr. March 18, Kendell Cameron officiating. 2015 at Interment followed at Gaston CaroMont Memorial Park. Regional Memorials may be sent to M e d i Bethesda United Methodist cal CenChurch, Building Fund, 3714 ter. She S. New Hope Rd., Gastonia, was the daughter of the late

Lodge #627 AF&AM, Gaston Chapter of York Rite. He is survived by his children, Ken Horne and his wife Dianne of Kure Beach, NC, Gary Horne and his wife Jane of Belmont, Carol Crouse of Cramerton, Sandra Clements and husband Larry of Mt. Holly; eleven grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. The family received friends from 10 – 11:30 AM, Wednesday March 18 at McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont. The funeral service began at 11:30 AM in the Bumgardner Chapel with Dr. Tom Kinman officiating. Burial with Military Honors was in Evergreen –“A Quiet Place”. Memorials may be made to the SPHS Booster Club, bigredboosterclub.org or to Catawba County Hospice, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont served the Horne family. www.mcleanfuneral. com.

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First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106 The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709 Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283 Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276 Full Gospel Church 106 School St 704-827-9621 Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252 Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280 Grace Korean Chr. Assembly-God 124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-829-1091 Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959 Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711 Holy Comforter Lutheran Church 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

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Banner-News Obituaries 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. Betty Ellen Wilson Setzer Belmont- Betty Ellen Wilson Setzer, 85, graduated to Heaven on Monday March 16, 2015. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late William and Kermit Evans Wilson. She was preceded in death by three sisters Mable Ward, Annie Lee Reep and Jannie Harris and two brothers Samuel and John Wilson. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband Claude Franklin Setzer; two sons Gary Setzer and wife Wanda of Dallas and Roland Setzer of Belmont; one daughter Karen Setzer of Belmont; two grandchildren Sean Setzer and wife Gladys of Dallas and Stephanie Setzer of Charlotte; two great grandchildren Zachary Setzer of Charlotte and Austin Setzer

of Dallas; one sister Susie Wilson of Belmont. Special friends that she considered her family Lynne Luckey, Shannon Owens, George Altice, Beverly Richardson, Chloe Fair, Dr. David Locklear and wife Stacy and her granddog Boschie. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Setzer was held 2:00 pm Wednesday March 18, 2015 at the New Life Baptist Church in Belmont with Rev. Allen Foreman and Rev. Chris Daigle officiating. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery in Belmont. The family received friends from 12:30 – 2:00pm Wednesday at the church. Condolence message may be sent to the family at www. woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly, NC served the family.

John Franklin and Cleo Hope Loftin. She was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Loftin. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Stanley where she was a member of the choir. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Weldon Banks Rumfelt; three children, Lonnie Hoyte Rumfelt of Mount Holly, Marty Allen Rumfelt of Mount Holly, and Marilyn Rumfelt McSwain and husband Keith of Kings Mountain; two grandchildren, Kristy Marie McSwain of Kings Mountain, and Charles Allen McSwain and wife Jaime of Belmont; and one great granddaughter, Addison Reese McSwain. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Rumfelt was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at the First Baptist Church, Stanley with Reverend Mary Loftin Rumfelt Mount Holly- Mary Lof- Jason Ballard, Reverend Ron tin Rumfelt, 93, of 2235 Old Caulder, and Reverend Andy Hickory Grove Road, died on Raines officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Gardens Sunday, Cemetery. The family received March one hour prior to the service at 22, 2015. She was the church. Condolence mesborn in sages may be sent to the family Gaston by visiting www.woodlawnfuCounty, neral.org. Woodlawn Funeral daughter Home, Mount Holly served of the late the family.

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Ospreys return to Tuckaseege Park By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Spring is in the air and romance has returned to Tuckaseege Park in Mount Holly. In the form of a pair of nesting ospreys that have once again made a pile of sticks at the top of a light pole near the baseball field their home. “The ospreys have been using the same nest for about five years,” said Mark Jusko, Mount Holly's recreation superintendent. “They came back to it a couple of weeks ago and will stay until fall.” Ospreys are also called sea hawk, river hawk, or fish hawk. They are large raptors reaching more than 24 inches in length and 71 inches across the wings. They are brown on the upperparts and predominantly greyish on the head and underparts. Ospreys add to their nests each time they raise chicks. The nest at Tuckaseege Park is the size of several bushel baskets. The ground underneath the nest is littered with sticks and twigs that have been either dropped or removed as the birds freshen up for the chicks that they hope to raise in it. Each year, ospreys incubate eggs for up to five weeks. Chicks remain in the nest for up to eight weeks. The nest location doesn't seem to bother the pair at all.

The pair of ospreys that have been nesting in Mount Holly's Tuckaseege Park for the past couple of years have returned again. This one was photographed coming in for a landing on the nest that perched at the top of a light pole near the ball field. Photo by Lou Nachman “They even stay there when baseball games are going on.” When they aren't watching action on the diamond, the birds grab fish with their huge talons in the Catawba River which is just a few hundreds yards away. A re-

cent day saw the pair carry their catch to a nearby power pole and enjoy it. The ospreys are proving to be a draw to Tuckaseege Park. “Lots of bird watchers have been coming to see them,” Jusko said.

One of the Mt. Holly ospreys is seen carrying material to its nest in Tuckaseege Park. The piece looked like bark or part of an old shoe. Photo by Alan Hodge

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Police Make Additional Charges 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 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 WILHELM 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 suspects, family, medical staff, and investigators with Gaston County Health and Human Services. On March 16, 2015, warrants were issued for Taylor Rainer Wilhelm of 107 Diana Rd, Cherryville, for Felony Child Abuse – Serious Physical Injury, and Misdemeanor Contributing to the Abuse of a Juvenile. Wilhelm is the mother of the victim child. According to police, Wilhelm is no longer cooperating with investigators and her whereabouts is unknown at this time. The child is currently in foster care under the supervision of Health and Human Services of Gaston County. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Taylor Wilhelm or with additional information related to this case can contact the Gaston County Police Department at 704-866-3320 or Crime Stoppers at 704-861-8000.

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Spring is time for homeowners to submit soil samples The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service urges home gardeners and landscapers to prepare now to submit soil samples over the next few months to optimize growing conditions. Beginning in April and until the last of November, there is no charge for soil testing, and sample results are usually ready within about a week of submitting samples. Testing for soil pH is extremely important to determine the lime needs for flower beds, vegetable gardens and lawns, said Jagathi Kamalakanthan, agronomist with the department’s Soil Testing Lab. If soils are not limed properly, excessive soil acidity can damage roots. Also, an incorrect soil pH can affect nutrient availability. “Lime begins to work as soon as it is applied, but it is best to apply it well in advance of planting so that there is adequate time for the lime to neutralize the soil acidity.” Kamalakanthan said. In addition to lime needs, phosphorus and potassium levels in the soil are also important

for proper plant growth. Given the cost of fertilizer today, there is no need to waste money if nutrient levels are adequate. Also, avoiding unnecessary fertilizer applications helps to protect the environment. For tilled areas such as vegetable gardens, collect soil from the surface to about 6 to 8 inches deep, Kamalakanthan said. In established beds or lawns, collect soil from the surface to a depth of 4 inches. She suggests using a garden trowel to get a “slice” of soil if you do not have a soil probe. It is also important to make sure that a sample adequately represents a given area. To do this, collect soil from 10 to 12 places randomly throughout the area, mixing them well in a plastic bucket. Once mixed, fill the NCDA&CS soil box to the red line indicated on the box. Collect separate samples for different areas- vegetable garden, lawn, flower bed, etc. A guide to collection of a soil sample is available on the website. www.ncagr.gov/agronomi/pdffiles/samhome. pdf.

Elderly victim robbed at Belmont Bi-Lo The Belmont Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred last week in front of a Belmont grocery store. At 4:49PM on March 16 Belmont officers responded to a report of a robbery at Bi-Lo located at 6507 Wilkinson Blvd. Upon arrival officers spoke to the victim, an 84 year old woman. The victim stated that after shopping she went to her car and started to load her groceries. While she was loading the car the victim said she felt a tug on her purse, which was over draped over her shoulder. When the victim turned around she was confronted with a subject attempting to steal her purse. The victim told police that she was not going to give up her purse so she resisted. The suspect then took out a knife and started to cut the straps of the purse in order to get it from the victim. With the use of the knife the suspect cut the purse from the victim’s possession. During the struggle the victim fell to the ground. According to witnesses the suspect fled

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South Point UMC fundraiser The South Point United Methodist of Belmont will sponsor a Hotdog and Bake Sale, Saturday, March 28th, 9-2PM. Dine-In or Carry-Out. The church is located off South Point Rd, just below the Belle Meade Subdivision. Will deliver locally for orders of 8 or more. Call 704825-4019 before 10AM for deliveries. Proceeds for mission projects of the UMW.

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sure they’re working properly and not backing up to the point that water can build up and damage the roof. Reattach any loose gutters and clear them of any debris left behind by winter winds. • Roof: The roof is another area of your home’s exterior that may have been beaten down over the winter. Examine the roof for cracked, missing or deformed shingles that can allow water to enter a home and damage its interior. Some roof damage is visible from the ground, but homeowners who just endured especially harsh winters may want to climb up on their roofs or hire a professional

to get a closer look. Another way to determine if the roof was damaged is to go into your attic and check for water damage near roof trusses. Water damage indicates something went awry over the winter. • Walkways and driveways: Heavy snowfall or signiﬁcant accumulation of ice over the winter can result in cracked or damaged walkways, driveways and porches. Some of this damage may have resulted from aggressive shoveling or breaking up of ice. Look for any cracks in areas that needed shoveling over the winter, as such cracks can be safety hazards and may even prove to be en-

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Participants including Mary Ann Hamrick #173 took off in a hurry during the Belmont Rail Trail 5k event.

Several wellness-minded City of Belmont employees took part in the Rail Trail 5k. From left: Jada Criswell, Shelley DeHart, Adrian Miller, Reba Edwards, Debra Brown, Michelle Wood, and Elizabeth Barker and others.

Scenes from the Belmont Rail Trail 5K Kathleen Boyce, Linda Derr, and Julie Seligman helped sign up participants like Jake Farnham for the Rail Trail 5k.

Vanessa Gorr helped with after race refreshments at the Belmont Rail Trail 5k. Mychael Kitris #312 and Carolina Beaty loaded up on some fresh fruit.

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Mt. Island Charter School’s Kyndavee Bichara #11 and Highland Tech’s Rebecca Gomez scramble in last week’s game that saw Highland win 8-0.

Mt. Island Charter School played Highland Tech last week in soccer but lost 8-0. In this shot Mt. Island player Maria Chavez #10 goes for the ball against Highland’s #15 Maria Araujo while Raptor #5 Anna Winkler joins in. Photos by Bill Ward

Gaston Christian softball wins big The Gaston Christian School Lady Eagles defeated Covenant Day School last Tuesday with a score of 13-0. Leading hitters were Sarah Adams (3 hits, 2 RBIs), Mackenzie Hill (2 hits), Gabbi Wilson (2 hits, 1 RBI) and pitcher Madison Ramsey (1 hit, 3 RBIs) collected the shutout win with 13 strikeouts and allowing only one hit. The Lady Eagles lost to Metrolina Christian Academy 5-0 at Metrolina on Friday. Leading hitters were Lauren Adams (2 hits), Sarah Adams, Mary Madison Goforth and Brittany Kernea with one hit each. Pitcher Madison Ramsey had the loss but had 9 strikeouts. Their record is now 3-5 and they will travel to First Assembly Christian Academy on Monday.

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Mt. Island Charter School pitcher Maddie Davis lets one fly in last week’s game against Pine Lake Prep who won the contest by a score of 14-4.

South Point sweeps Ashbrook By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com So far the South Point High Red Raider baseball and softball teams have looked pretty good. The men’s squad had a few bumps against Kings Mountain and East Gaston but they have come back last week with determined effort. South Point beat Huss 5-1 on Tuesday. As far as the ladies, well things are looking pretty darn good. The Lady Red Raiders are undefeated in conference and overall play. So when the Red Raiders and Lady Red Raiders took on Ashbrook last Friday both teams were looking to play hard and improve. But no one thought the Ashbrook match ups would prove to be so one sided. Powered by lights out pitching and tough batting from both units South Point swept Ashbrook in a pair of blow outs. Logan Edgeron got things done for the Red Raiders. He was a force on the mound and in the batters box. Edgeron’s effort helped push South Point to a big 16-1 win over Ashbrook. Edgeron pitched a complete game giving up only three hits. He also struck out seven Green Wave batters in a all around solid out-

ing. When Edgeron went to the plate he was just as effective. In a big batting day Edgeron belted out 3 hits and pushed in 6 South Point RBI’s. Edgeron wasn’t the only Red Raider with a hot bat. Tanner Muse and Grant Tilley each had two hits. Camden Hale had 3 RBI’s and Tim Davila contributed as well with 2 RBI’s as well. With the win South Point moved up to 4-2 on the year and is now 2-1 in conference play. The Lady Red Raiders also had a great day as well. Jalein Griffin proved to be a one woman wrecking crew on the mound as South Point beat Ashbrook 17-0. Ashbrook struggled to get past Griffin’s arm. She struck out 9 Lady Green Wave batters and pitched a 1 hitter in the process. The South Point offense was hot as well with three Lady Red Raiders getting 2 hits a piece. Bree Powell, Allison Moody and Morgan Mahaffey picked up the hits and got things done in the batting department The Lady Raiders remain undefeated at 6-0.

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Banner-News School Happenings Ida Rankin Elementary students of the month and Principal’s Pride awards

1st Grade Principal’s Pride: Cohen Wilson, Seth Coleman, Dimitri English, and Zach Hatfield and school administrator Kristin Kiser. Not Pictured - Karmen Hunter

4th Grade Principal’s Pride: Caleb Craig, Jacob Ramirez, Jake Washam, and Madison Harris and school administrator Kristin Kiser.

Kindergarten Principal’s pride: Kassie Boughman, Kaelyn Jackson, Tajh Whitley, Kingston Curry, and Avery Robnet and school administrator Kristin Kiser.

3rd Grade Principal’s Pride: Ashley Pearson, Derrick Eley, Dyllon Byrd, Anna Shuler and school administrator Kristin Kiser. Not pictured - Layla Ferdinand

5th Grade Principal’s Pride: Avery Hodgeman, Trevor Hall, Trevor Harless, and Zach Willer and school administrator Kristin Kiser.

2nd Grade Principal’s Pride: Slick Luangrath, Kirin Lee, and Jaylea McGinnis and school administrator Kristin Kiser. Not pictured - Matthew Hamilton and Michael Morgan

Students of the Month for Second Grade: Matthew Wofford, Sabrina Pressley, Diamond Wilson, Murphy Reynolds, and Adrianah Pressley

Students of the Month for Fourth Grade: Alan Kheang, Donna Woods, Maggie Varney, and Jaden Harvell

Students of the Month for Third Grade: Brooklyn Tidd, Olivia Michael, Amare Davis, and Olivia Black Not pictured - Keaton Davis

Students of the Month for First Grade: Jayden Taylor, Noah Henson, Nakhone Chanthak, Sherri Russell, and Austin Washington

Students of the Month for Fifth Grade: Jayda Foster, Natalie Harrill, and Mackenzie Barton. Not Pictured: Paris Lippman

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Students of the Month for Kindergarten: Do the Right Thing: MacKenzie Brunner, Tyler Boykin, and Landon Lee Gwen Campau Not Pictured - Mya Hinton and Skyler Nanthaseung

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Banner-News School Happenings Lowell Elementary’s “One School, One Springfield Elementary perfect attendance students Book” program focuses on reading If you happen to be in Lowell one evening this month, listen carefully – you will probably hear someone reading a story about lemonade. Every night for three weeks, all 540 students at Lowell Elementary School are bringing home a copy of “The Lemonade War” by Jacqueline Davies to read aloud with their families. This “One School, One Book” family reading initiative aims to get everyone reading together. In addition to students, teachers and families, all staff members are encouraged to participate, including cafeteria workers and bus drivers, as a kind of community-wide book club. Lowell Elementary principal Roxann Jimison “Everyone is able to talk about the dressed as a lemon to kick off the “One School, One Gaston County Schools book at school,” said principal Roxann Book” program. Jimison, who organized the initiative. “Family involvement in reading is our main the program there encouraged her to bring it purpose. This provides motivation for reading to Lowell. Beyond the school doors, Jimison has infor our students.” volved the community in the “One School, Each night, students and families read one One Book” program. She recruited sponsors chapter of “The Lemonade War” together at from the local business community to help home along with a daily question to prompt discussion. The next day at school, there are support the cost of buying 615 copies of “The school-wide trivia questions related to the Lemonade War.” The following businesses, organizations night’s reading. and individuals contributed to the reading “One School, One Book” also includes a reading buddies program with the older stu- program: Blvd. Imports, C&B Distributors, dents meeting with the younger students once Franklin Signs and Graphics, Lowell Merchants Club, Lowell Women’s Club, Trent a week. Jimison organized the “One School, One and Amy Maier, McKenney Chevrolet, RusBook” program as principal at Chapel Grove sell’s Paint and Body, Speed Street Collision, Elementary last year. She said the success of S&L Creations, and Wild Horses Auto Sales.

Second Grade: Mahkiya Bickell, CJ Doss, Brady Gordon, Caiden Seay, Hannah Jordan, Briar Huffman, Connor Rogers, Ty Adkins, Autumn Wicks, Wyatt Aldred, Timothy Amos, Justin English, Trey’von Johnson Matthew Grammer, Lucas Blackburn, Laney Clark, Ethan Lougee, Neveah Lowery, Victoria Davis, Lyra deMendonca, Addison Griffen, Diego Escorica Puente,Gabriel Chandler, Marshall Grammer, Jacob Rhyne.

First Grade: Daniella Chacon, Alyssa Harrison, Logan Sheridan, Matalida McDaniel, Isaiah Goins, Katlin Baker, Emma Bumgarner, Izabella Hughes, Jeremiah Benton, Natalie Benson, Holly Smith, Hunter Davis, Blake Burgess, Ean Johnson, Allison Martinez, Kevin Escoricia Puente, Noelle Hamid, Daniel Lynch, Jasmine Tate.

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

Kindergarten: Kendra Anderson, Kody Trantham, Luke Cope, Bella Thomas, Lilly Wall, Olivia Kegley, Payton Lennox, Katelynn Willis, Kesli Gaddis, Cooper Austin, Peyton Coulter, Sophia Bolton, Ryleigh Morris, Evan Murphy, Connor Gooch, Rylee Cates, Anala Garland, RJ Love, Victoria Reep, Kayden Barr, Reed Osborne, Valerie Reyes, Jonah Smith.

Mountain Island Charter School earns SACS CASI Accreditation Executive Director Justin Matthews announced today that Mountain Island Charter School earned accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED. This action was taken at the AdvancED Accreditation Commission meeting held in Tempe, Arizona on January, 22, 2015. SACS CASI provides nationally-recognized accreditation, the purpose of which is continuous school improvement focused on increasing student performance. To earn accreditation, schools must meet SACS CASI’s high standards, be evaluated by a team of professionals from outside the school and implement a continuous process of school improvement. “Accreditation demonstrates to our students, parents and community that we are focused on raising student achievement, providing a safe and enriching learning environment, and maintaining an efficient and effective operation staffed by highly qualified educators,” stated Executive Director Justin

Matthews. Mountain Island Charter School received the highest level of accreditation in the form of a five year term that extends until 2020, and earned exemplary scores from the Accreditation Commission in the areas of student learning, teacher quality, and leadership capacity. SACS CASI accreditation is recognized across state lines, which not only eases the transfer process as students move from accredited school to accredited school but also assures parents that the school is meeting nationally accepted standards for quality and successful professional practice. Dr. Mark Elgart, President/CEO of AdvancED, the parent organization of SACS CASI, stated, “SACS CASI Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school on the primary goal of creating lifelong learners. Mountain Island Charter School is to be commended for engaging in this process and demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.” Parents and interested community members can learn more about accreditation at www.advanc-ed.org.

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CLASSIFIED ADS Autos/Trucks ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink that is your business, if you want to stop, we can help. For help or meeting info. Call 704-865-1561 (24 hrs.). FREE COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT, Sat, March 28th. Kings Mountain American Legion, 613 E. Gold St, Kings Mtn. Sponsored by Post 155 and Legion Riders. 704-739-6387 after 3pm for more info. WHY DO SOME PEOPLE DRIVE 250 miles round trip to shop at SIDE DOOR? See for yourself, Sat. April 4th, 9am5pm. Next to Mighty Dollar, Forest City. 70% to 95% off Retail, CASH ONLY.

Autos/Trucks 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. 1977 JEEP CJ5, 304 V-8, very nice condition, new top, $9000. Serious inquiries only. 704-5380460. 2000 FORD TAURUS SE, gold, tan interior, new tires, new battery, new fuel pump, auto, PW, PDL, A/C. 132,250 miles, $2000 obo. Call 704-471-9909. 2004 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM, silver inside & out. Absolutely loaded. Heated leather seats. Good tires, remote entry, 98,500 miles, $5000 obo. Call 704-471-9909. 2013 KIA OPTIMA LX, 21K miles, one owner. Like new! Still under warranty only $15,000. 828-429-6763. 1991 CHEVY S-10 BLAZER, 4WD, 4dr, 4.3 liter, V-6, auto, red/silver, 100,838 miles, runs good, needs brake work, $1500. 704-538-8010. 1996 TOYOTA RAV 4, 175K miles, 4x4, 5 spd, 2 dr., runs good, leaks ps fluid & oil. $1500 or trade for 4x4 truck, no Fords. 704-692-8752. 1994 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD, 80k actual miles. 350 LT1 engine, leather, heated seats, CD, phone, excellent inside & out. $4000 obo. 704-487-0550 or 704-678-3954. 2006 LINCOLN TOWNCAR, 110K miles, $5500. 1988 Chevy PU, 4x4, new paint, 4 new Michelin tires, $2700. 1988 Lincoln Towncar, $1000. 704-481-8204. 1997 TOYOTA AVALON, leather, PS/PB/PW, loaded, Pearl White paint, highway miles. Call 704-600-6506, leave message or email: jhboards@gmail.com 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT, 4 cylinder, auto, air, runs great, nice, only 113k miles, $4500. 828-247-4889. 1996 CHEVY REG. S-10, 4x4, air, auto, 202k miles, 2nd owner, $3800. 828-289-7783. 2007 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE with sunroof, aluminum wheels, 52k miles, $7000. 828-287-3820.

Boats 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.

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.

SALON LOOKING for Fun Energetic Hairstylist and Nail Technician. Call Nikki 704-466-8505.

FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE FOR SALES ASSOCIATE IN BRIDAL SHOP. APPLY IN MCPHERSON SERVICES, PERSON. 704-482-0082. HANDYMAN WORK Pressure washing, lawn care, cleaning THE FULL GOSPEL CHURCH & hauling. Free pickup of any of Jesus Christ is looking for a unwanted usable items. 25 yrs faithful piano player. The church construction exp. I Cor 10:31. is located at 3321 Baptist Camp Call Tom @704-669-5821 or Rd, off old NC 18. For more information, call Pastor Roger Webb 704-284-8313 at 828-754-4005. TREE SERVICES, GRASS CUTTING & MORE Low rates!! POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR Call 704-904-8171 or 704-284- OUR STYLING TEAM. Pro2307. grams available to fit any stylist. SOUTHEASTERN LAWN Offering booth rent, booth rent/ CARE & LANDSCAPING. Free commission split or commission estimates on all lawn care. Res- based pay. Must be team orientidential & commercial. Guaran- ed. Career focused, dependable teed lowest prices. Cleveland & creative. Trendsetters Salon. 704-482-8626. County area. 704-477-1111.

Campers

ELECTRICIAN & ELECTRICIAN HELPER wanted. 704-538-8901.

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.

SOMEONE TO CLEAN, Paint Houses, Cut Grass, (lawnmower provided), yard work. Must have own transportation. $10 per hour. 704-418-6116.

2014, 30’ TAG ALONG CAMPER. 3 slides, Forest River by Flagstaff. Used 1 time. Many comfortable extras. 704-4736359.

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.

2003 JAYCO JAY FLIGHT, 31’ bunk house with super slide. Excellent cond. 704-276-3218.

2008 KZ SPREE TRAVEL TRAILER, 1 slide, sleeps 10, 4 bunk beds, 1 queen, $13,000. LOCAL COUNTERTOP COM704-472-9177. PANY in Forest City is looking 35’ OLDER MODEL 5TH for a hard working individual. If WHEEL Holiday Rambler you have wood working, auto Camper. Suitable for lake or body, or metal fabrication experipermanent camp site. $4500 or ence please apply. Must be able trade. 704-472-3240. to read a tape measure, have a CAMPER FOR SALE on lake valid driver license, pass a backfront with large screened room, ground check and be able to lift deck & boat dock. Lake Houser. more than 100lbs. Please call 864-489-4889 or 864-838-1196. 828-748-1046 and leave a message.

Employment ELECTRICIAN AND Electrician Helper wanted. 704-538-8901. (3/25 & 4/01) DRIVERS: CDL-B: Great 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) DRIVERS: CDL-A Company. Regional Opportunity! Sign-On Bonus! Home Every Other Day. Great Pay + Bonuses. Excellent Beneﬁts! Call: 877-600-2121. (3/18 & 25) GCA SERVICE GROUP is hiring Production Workers. $9 p/hr with advancement opportunities. 12hr rotating shifts, (2 days + 2 nights, followed by 4 days off). Apply at Shelby Employment Security Commission, 404 E Marion St. Shelby. A criminal background check, results of which are not necessarily a bar to employment, and a drug screen are required.

HICKORY CREEK APTS. for seniors (62 & older) & disabled, (50 & older). 418 E. Warren St. Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 704-487-6354. EHO. LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1BR HUD subsidized apts for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. 211 N. Morgan St., Shelby. 704-4827723, Equal Housing Opportunity.

LIKE NEW GOOSEN Straw Bale Chopper for grass sewing, gas powered, 13HP Honda engine, $2850. 828-429-3100.

Farm/Heavy Equipment

For Rent

Business Services

MOBILE HOMES AND APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN KINGS MOUNTAIN-Prices starting at $100/week. Call HAVE CLEAN DRIVING RE- 704-739-4417 or (evening) CORD, pass drug test & physi- 704-739-1425. (tfn)

I WILL PAINT BARNS. 704-2848170.

cal. Call United Cab. Day and 2 & 3 BR. MOBILE HOMES. Nice night shift driver needed. 704- & clean. Water, furnished. Oak 482-7000.

EXCALIBUR COMPUTER SERVICE, We repair and sell laptops and desktops, most repairs in 3 days or less. 704-434-5057, M-F. 8am-5pm. SPINDALE AUTO REPAIR, located @ 281 Spindale St., Spindale, NC. 28160. All types auto & truck repairs, oil change, tuneups, brakes, muffler repair. 828980-1454, 8am-5pm.

CRAFTSMAN 28HP Briggs & Stratton, 54” cut, hydrostatic transmission. Great, well maintained lawnmower. $1600. Polkville, NC. 704-473-0328.

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3BR at 3 Locations. Low Weekly rates. Free Power & Water. Visit us online @ Oakwood Rentals Shelby or call 704-473-4299.

BRAND NEW JAZZY ELECTRIC CHAIR for sale. For more details, call 704-487-1363, between hours of 3pm & 7pm.

2BR 1.5BA, NICE COUNTRY LIVING, 10 minutes from Shelby. NO PETS. Retirees Welcome. 704-692-0447. MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT in Kings Mtn and Crouse. 2 & 3BR, references and deposit required. No pets. 704-284-0033. 1BR 1BA APT: PERFECT FOR STUDENT. 4 miles to GWU. Country setting, $350 month + deposit & utilities. No pets or smoking. Lisa, 704-591-1769. IN SHELBY, 2BR, 1BA HOUSE, quiet street, convenient location. No pets, No HAP. $550 mo. Deposit and references. 704-4827504.

3BR, 1.5BA MOBILE HOME near Moss Lake. $495 mo, rentto-own in 4.5 yrs! All new carpets. Pets ok. 980-939-6633 x4.

WANTED: HORSE MANURE for garden. 828-429-4794.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITH SCRATCH PADS! Press Room Printing. 704-538-5788, 704-482-2243.

2&3 BR APARTMENTS available now! Stove & refrig furnished, W/D hookups. Rent based on income. EHO. Shelby. 704-487-1114.

Farm & Garden

FREE HORSE MANURE. Great for gardens. 828-447-0652.

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.

HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE, square bale, 704-4876855.

COZY 2BR 1BA APARTMENT, located in friendly neighborhood in Cherryville, NC. $400 month. 704-435-3311.

2 YEAR OLD SNAPPER rider lawnmower, electric start, excellent condition, original $1590, sell for $850. 704-418-6499.

Call Kathy today! 704.739.7496

MOBILE HOME FOR RENT in Waco area. No pets. 704-4358103.

WORKERS NEEDED: Part-Time Weekends Only. Sat., 9-5pm. Sun., 1-6pm. Must have clean record & own transportation. Lunch provided if worked. 8 hours start $7.50hr, after 6 months $7.75hr, after 1 year $8hr if dependable & show up on time. 1-828-3950758.

COUNTY LINE TIMBER is buying Hardwood & Pine Timber, 8 acres or more. Also, Pine ThinDELIVERY DRIVER NEEDED ning. Over 25 years experience. to deliver invoices in Shelby. 828-289-0742, 828-248-3659. Must be neat in appearance. Must have own vehicle and know DISC HARROW, 20 disc, heavy area. Cash paid weekly. Call Joe duty, $650. Also, 3 point hitch. 864-706-9738. Leggett at 704-487-5000. TRUCK DRIVER. Class A CDL License. Clean driving history last 3 yrs. Drug/Alcohol test required. Home on weekends. Full or Part time. Also, hiring full time office assistant. 704-481-0014, 2427 Oak Grove Rd, Shelby.

CIRCLE PARK & OAKHURST PARK, Yarbro Rd, Kings Mtn. Several 2 & 3 BR mobile homes for rent. Heat pump, stove, & refrig. Washer & dryer hookups. $100 to $125 wk. No pets. Deposit & references required. 704739-8828, 704-472-7933.

Need A Classified?

3BR, 1BA MOBILE HOME, rentto-own in Kings Mountain near Hwy 74 bypass. $475 mo. Central heat/AC! Pets ok. 980-9396633 x4.

2 & 3BR MOBILE HOMES, Shelby & Kings Mountain. Remodeled. Water, trash, lawn maintenance included. Starting at $115 week. 1905 Prentice Dr, Shelby. 704-649-3491.

FIBERGLASS CAMPER SHELL with rear sliding glass window. Dimensions are 70x80x22. Call 704-692-4765 for price. 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. FBI/CIA - MAFIA DVDS, $50. Haunted Histories, 1&2 Vol., $25. Afghanistan Snipers, Sadam’s Bomb maker, Vietnam soldiers diary, $25. Assassination of JFK, books, VCR, $25. 828-4530828. 16’ LONG X 6’ WIDE Utility trailer, all new wood, sides & floor, 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.

2BR HOME, IN KINGS MOUNTAIN, newly remodeled, central air, $595 month & one month deposit. 704-649-3491.

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.

For Sale

WHIRLPOOL COMMERCIAL Heavy duty Washer, like new, $350. Baldor Powerchief generator, Honda GX HP motor, includes wheel kit, new, $595. 704-538-8010.

CENTRAL BOILER E-CLASSIC OUTDOOR FURNACES. Heat your entire home and hot water. EPA Qualified. Call today about limited time, money-saving offers! Mill Spring Outdoor Furnaces 828-245-0174. SQUARE DANCE DRESSES size 14 and 16. $20 each 704538-7934 FOR SALE: CAROLINA PANTHER PSL 2 seats, Section 502, Seats 23, 24, (aisle seats). $2500 for PSL plus season tickets, $1077. Call 704-482-7543. REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, washers, dryers & odd furniture. Call 704-481-0954. After 5pm, call 704-482-0540.

X300 JOHN DEERE RIDING MOWER, 42” cut, 6 years old, for sale, $1800. (New $4000). 704-600-6880. SNAPPER RIDING MOWER, 8hp, 30” cut. Looks good, runs good. Manual start. $250. 704481-9945. 400 NEW RED BRICKS. $50. 704-735-6589. INVACARE, 24 VOLT, full size electric wheel chair. only used 2 years, $500. Call 704-363-4912 LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Pure Breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704-5381199 or 704-600-7847.

CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, 3 females, 2 males, $300 each. Shots & de-wormed, with papers. 704-803-5981. 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. REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS BULLS, 16 months old, Hereford bull, 3 yrs old, $2200 and up, each. 704-477-2361, 704689-1002. FIVE (5) GROWN LAYING HENS and 3 Roosters. $9 ea. Also several laying Bantams $7 ea. Also chicks 4 wks old. $4 ea. 704-434-6733. LAYING HENS, ROOSTERS & GUINEAS. 704-473-1311. TWO GREAT WHITE PYRENEES puppies, females, $350 each. 8 weeks old. 704-4574124. TEXAS HEELER PUPPIES, 1/2 Australian Shepherd & 1/2 Blue Heeler. Parents on site. Registered. Male & Females, $300. 828-748-9135 or 828-748-9054. PYGMY GOATS, 1 male, 1 female, 9 months, $100 pair. 828755-9420.

Real Estate 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 704-5679836 or www.bryantrealty.org. (3/04,11,18 & 25) CREDIT NO PROBLEM, owner will fin with low DP. Hwy 18 S. area, great lots for SW, DW or Mod homes, water & septic, priced to sell. Call Bryant Realty 704-567-9836 www.bryantrealty. org CREDIT NO PROBLEM, owner will fin with low DP near Ellenboro, beautiful lots for SW, DW or Mod homes, water & septic. Call Bryant Realty 704-567-9836 www.bryantrealty.org 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 3BR 2BA HOUSE 4 SALE Belwood - Casar area, 12.84 acre. For pic & details, call or text 864838-3973. FSBO 3BR 2BA HOUSE, Brittain Village. 1276 sqft, carport, full basement, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, $118,000. 704-538-1364. FOR SALE OR LEASE. 4.9 ACRES near Forest Hunt School, Forest City. Nice clear land, water, gas, 1200 sq. ft., road frontage, $58,000 OBO. 828-248-1900 or 828-447-0120. $ PAYING SCALE PRICE $ for complete vehicles. Cars, Trucks, Vans, etc. Batteries & Converters, etc. Lail’s Junk, 828-2892408 or 828-247-8715.

Yard Sales 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)

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Belmont Central Elementary second grade student Taylor Eubanks won the Chromebook computer given away during the Gaston County Schools “Literacy Explosion!” family celebration. Pictured with Taylor are her mother Melanie Eubanks, her teacher Jane Howard, Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker, assistant superintendent Dixie Abernathy, Belmont Central principal Phyllis Whitworth, and Marilyn Dedmon, director of professional development. The Student Support Services Department hosted the “Literacy Explosion!” event on February 15 at Grier Middle School. The program featured a variety of fun reading-themed activities including a storytelling presentation by award-winning children’s book author Kelly Starling Lyons and the Chromebook giveaway. Gaston Schools photo

Ashbrook, Forestview students to visit Germany Ten students from Ashbrook and Forestview high schools will travel to Germany this summer thanks to a $10,000 donation from the German Language and Culture Foundation. For the past seven years, the Kings Mountain-based foundation has awarded scholarships to Gaston County Schools students, allowing them to take a two-week summer trip to Gotha, Germany, Gastonia’s sister city. Brigitte Hartenstein, foundation president, presented the scholarships during a recent ceremony at Ashbrook High School. In addition to exposing students to German culture, she said the program can open up educational and career opportunities. “The business world is globally competitive so students need to have international knowledge,” Hartenstein said. “Maybe later on they can be employed by German-based companies.” Sabine Schmid-Rankin, German teacher at Forestview, said the German Language and Culture Foundation scholarships have made a difference. “It really has cemented German as a foreign language in Gaston County Schools,” she said. “Without the scholarship, most of the students couldn’t go. It’s a fantastic opportunity. They actually get to go there and experience it instead of hearing about it from me. Then, having the students from Germany come and visit in the fall offers more opportunities for learning.” The high schools partner with the Gastonia Sister Cities Program to help prepare the students for the trip. Juliann Lehman, who coordinates the program for the City of Gastonia, said students take classes twice a month to learn about German history, culture, food and even how to pack for the trip. “They get to know each other and become a team. We teach them about the culture and history so they are prepared when they go there,” Lehman said. Forestview principal Chad Carper joined Ashbrook principal Joey Clinton in thanking the German Language and Culture Foundation and the Gastonia Sister Cities Program for their partnership.

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