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Washington Redskins coach, Cramerton native, and South Point High grad Perry Fewell (left) was the guest speaker at last week’s Belmont Sports Hall of Fame banquet. In this photo he’s seen with mayor Charlie Martin who presented him with a key to the city.

Photo by Alan Hodge

Belmont Sports Hall of Fame banquet draws huge crowd

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Bicycle riding season is here. This group of cyclists were seen last summer in front of Belmont’s South Main Cycles getting set for a Monday evening ride. photo courtesy Steve Pepitone

Spring means local bicycle riders getting ready to hit the road

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

It’s been a long winter and with warmer weather here at last, local bicycle enthusiasts are itching to push some pedals. With that in mind, here are some local places to ride and tips for getting your bike ready for the road or trail.

One of the best places to do some local off-road bicycle riding is Rocky Branch Park- just a stone’s throw from downtown Belmont. Rocky Branch Park is a 40 acre mountain bike and hiking park located at the western end of Woodrow Avenue. It currently has sev-

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eral miles of single-track trail that are designed for mountain bikes, walking, and running. Parking for Rocky Branch Park is at the western end of Woodrow Avenue and the southern end of Sacco Street. To get to Rocky Branch Park, turn west onto Woodrow Avenue from Central Avenue or Main Street. The park will be at the end of the street, at the intersection with Sacco Street.

Other local areas for trail riding include George Poston Park near Lowell, the U.S. National Whitewater Center across the Catawba River from Mount Holly, the Seven Oaks Trail, and the Kings Mountain Gateway.

For those interested in road riding,

Steve Pepitone of South Main Cycles in Belmont has several suggestions.

“There are lots of great options,” Pepitone said. “There’s the Belmont Loop which goes over Cramer Mountain, down New Hope Road to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, then over to Lower Armstrong Road. Some riders like to head down Union Road into York County. There’s great riding there.”

Here’s another option.

‘There’s what we call the Spamerton route,” said Pepitone. “It goes through McAdenville, over Spencer Mt., Ranlo, and Cramerton. It’s about a 25-mile loop.”

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“A special gathering of special people for a special occasion.”

That’s how emcee Joe Lawing described the 28th annual Belmont Sports Hall of Fame banquet that was held March 23 in the fellowship hall of Park St. United Methodist Church.

The event saw a packed house of nearly 300 folks witness the induction of three new members into the hallowed Belmont Sports Hall of Fame. Inductees included Linda McGinty, Jerry Haney, and the 2009 South Point High 3A state football championship team.

Guest speaker was Cramerton native, 1980 South Point High graduate, and NFL coach Perry Fewell. The event was organized by South Point High athletic director Scott Lee. Corporate sponsor was McKenney car dealerships. The Hall of Fame selection committee consisted of Jim Biggerstaff, Bobby Brown, Scott Lee, Jeff Gibson, Lee Hyde, Reba Edwards, and Director Emeritus Art Shoemaker.

Special guests included a sizable contingent of civic, scholastic, athletic, business and political luminaries.

Belmont mayor Charlie Martin gave Fewell a key to the city.

“I also want to personally congratulate the inductees,” Martin said.

Fewell was formally introduced by Scott Lee. “This guy is gen-u-ine,” Lee said. “He is a worker and a winner.”

Fewell has coached at a wide variety of college and pro venues. He is currently with the Washington Redskins.

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BICYCLE FROM page 1 Pepitone says its a good idea to plan your ride to avoid times of heavy traffic. Groups of riders often gather on Monday evenings at South Main Cycles for road rides.

“Last year we would have as many as fifteen riders on Mondays,” Pepitone said.

To make those trail and road rides aggravation free, Pepitone advises riders to have their bikes in top condition before they put foot to pedal.

“Make sure the tires, chain, and brakes are good,” he said.

That goes for riders as well.

“Stretching exercises are a good way to get yourself ready to ride,” said Pepitone. “When you are riding, stay hydrated.”

Steve stresses the safety aspect of riding.

“You should always wear a helmet and replace it every two or three years,” he said. “Also, wear high visibility colors and have reflectors and blinkers on your bike. Riding in groups helps you be seen by drivers. Always obey the rules of the road.”

Folks wanting to take part in the Main Street Cycles Monday evening rides can contact Pepitone at 704-825-8585.

For even more Belmont bicycle action- this time of a professional nature- be sure to attend the April 12th Belmont CaroMont Criterium bicycle race in downtown Belmont.

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Rankin book reveals his love of Stanley Creek

By Alan Hodge

ing with Stanley Creek. I did some deed research in Lincoln County to better understand the history of my family’s land Gaston Day School headownership on Stanley Creek. I reached master Dr. Richard Rankin out to experts on certain subjects--like wears many hats, including a feCharlie Williams for Big Leaf Magnodora. Most folks associate him lia-- to write some of the essays. Because with education, but he’s also I am a trained historian doing research is an historian and likes to get out something that is not too hard for me.” in the woods as well. Recently, As “The Margins of a Greater WilderRankin penned a collection of ness” clearly shows, Rankin’s writing is essays on several subjects near heartfelt. and dear to his heart, ranging “I love Stanley Creek because my from the natural lore of Stanley family has lived there a long time,” he Creek to blue-eyed, wild casaid. “That is where I am from.” nines called Catawba Dogs. The He also appreciates the natural beauty book is called “The Margins of of the area and several of his essays rea Greater Wilderness”. flect that as well.

“I wrote the book for several “Stanley Creek has an unusual amount reasons,” Rankin said. “First, I of relatively wild lands still,” he said. feel really connected to Stanley “The Catawba Lands Conservancy has Creek and Gaston County and I protected much of this land. So it really is enjoy writing about these places. Dr. Richard Rankin is seen with his book “The a special place.”

Also, telling some of the impor- Margins of a Greater Wilderness” that he wrote Rankin writes with ease and grace and tant Stanley Creek stories brings about subjects such as the history of Stanley has more works in mind. attention to the need to protect Creek.

“I am always either thinking about, rePhoto by Alan Hodge the special creatures and habitat searching or writing something,” he said that remains around that area.”

“Presently, I am working on two books. One is another colStanley Creek is now the general environs of the Town of lection of historical essays on Gaston and Lincoln counties. In Stanley.

2006 I published Gaston & Lincoln Sketches, and this book Rankin is a busy man, but set aside time to give deep will be a sequel. The second project is about a group of bird thought to his essays. hunters in this area who established a hunt club first in Kline, “It took me about a year to write the book,” he said. “Most SC, and then Manning, NC. I don’t know how long it will take of the essays had been floating around in my head, and the to finish either book. Writing is an important pastime for me book brought focus to my stories. Because my wife Sarah Park and I am in no hurry.” is my publisher, I had to wait for her to finish her book on Gas“The Margins of a Greater Wilderness” is available at Medton County for the Gaston Chamber before she could complete ical Center Pharmacy in Gastonia or Amazon Books. mine. As a result, I finished my book almost a year before it was published.”

Rankin’s research skills came in handy as he crafted his volume.

“I actually did a fair amount of research, with more for some of the essays than others,” he said. “In some cases, I Easter Dinner relied on written records that I have kept over the years dealApril 5, 2015 alan.bannernews@gmail.com

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These members of the Belmont Historical Society, from left, Eva Ann Via, Gearl Dean Page, and Elizabeth Atterberry were doing some spring yard work on the museum grounds last week.

Photo by Alan Hodge NewBridge Children’s Academy in Belmont held a St. Patrick’s Day party for the kids and they had a swell time. From left: Parker Wheeler, Kyndall Champion, Sam Stewart, Anna Robinson, Nathan Slota, Campbell Kolbash, Joseph Clark, David Deal.

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Belmont Astronomy Water report sent City of Belmont 2014 AnSociety plans meeting nualTheDrinking Water Quality Report has been sent out with the March/ April 2015 water bills. Copies are also available in the announcement rack at Belmont City Hall and at the City of Belmont’s website: www.cityofbelmont.org/2014WaterQualityReport. aspx If you have any questions, contact Joseph Roy at 704-825-2625.

Jim Craig, Planetarium Director at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia, and Jim Lamm from the Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club will speak at the April 2 gathering of the Belmont Astronomy Society. The newly-formed group plans to meet the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m., initially at The Caravan at 7 S. Main St. Attendance is free. More info: https://www.facebook. com/belmontastronomy.

Gaston County has confirmed rabies case On Tuesday, March 24, 2015 the Gaston County Police Department Animal Control Division received a call from a citizen in the area of Childers and Vine Streets in Belmont who reported that a fox had attempted to bite a person.

Animal Control Specialists investigated the incident and impounded the fox. The fox was processed for rabies testing and was sent to the NC Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh. The laboratory officials reported on Thursday, March 26, 2015 that the fox tested positive for rabies.

The Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services has been notified and

Animal Control specialists began a canvas of the immediate areas where the animal was located to advise residents of the incident and to verify pet rabies vaccinations.

The Gaston County Police Department Animal Control Division stresses the importance of having a valid rabies vaccination for all of your pet’s health and safety as well as the health and safety of their owners and community. This represents the first confirmed rabies case in Gaston County this year.

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HALL OF FAME FROM page 1 Fewell told the crowd about the influence that growing up in Belmont and Cramerton, and having played on local football teams including South Point, had on his life.

“Once a Raider, always a Raider,” he said. “The expectation level when you wear the red and black is high. Belmont is a special place and a little piece of heaven and I try to capture its magic of love, sacrifice, and selflessness in my coaching career.”

The first inductee of the evening was Linda McGinty. She was a Belmont High basketball standout once scoring 52 points in a game, a swimmer who made it across Lake Norman, a softball player, and an educator. She was introduced by lifetime friend Nancy Hyde.

“I knew early on that Linda would be a good athlete,” Hyde said.

After accepting her plaque, McGinty had this to say.

“This is a great honor,” she said. “Belmont High was some of the best times of my life.”

Jerry Haney was inducted by Carrol Trull who related a litany of his friend’s athletic achievements.

“Jerry epitomized the name of Belmont Red Raider,” Trull declared. “He was tough and fearless. No matter what sport he played, he was highly competitive.”

Haney was gracious in his acceptance of the Hall of Fame honor.

“Winning is wonderful,” he said. “But friends are just as, if not more important.”

Former South Point football coach John Devine introduced the 2009 championship winning team- many of whom were on hand.

“They are a great group of men who loved one another,” Devine said. “They sacrificed for one another. They were full of pride and integrity and pursued excellence.”

By all accounts the 2015 Belmont Sports Hall of Fame banquet went swimmingly, and the overall ambiance was best summed up by Art Shoemaker who ramrodded the event for over a quarter century and who said. “You could feel the atmosphere of love, warmth, and togetherness in that room.”

Linda McGinty (right) was inducted into the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame by her lifelong friend Nancy Hyde.

The South Point High 2009 NC 3A state football champs were also inducted into the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame.

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Carrol Trull (right) inducted his friend Jerry Haney into the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame at last week’s banquet.

Scott Lee, South Point High athletic director, put this year’s Belmont Sports Hall of Fame together and did a great job.

South Point High football coach Mickey Lineberger congratulated members of the 2009 NC AAA state football championship team as they were inducted into the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame. In this shot he’s shaking with Patrick Horne.

Former South Point football coach John Devine inducted the 2009 state AAA championship team into the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame.

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Connie Atkins and Courtney Bowen sang the National Anthem at the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame banquet last week.

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Catawba Heights man still fighting airport noise

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

David Moore of Catawba Heights is still fighting his battle over jet noise from Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.

Late last year, Moore started a petition trying to get something done about what he considers to be an excessive amount of low and loud jet flights over the Catawba Heights/Mount Holly/North Belmont area. About 30 folks signed on.

Last month, Moore attended a public meeting held in Charlotte where representatives of CLT and the FAA explained the flight patterns in and out of the airport and fielded comments from the audience. Moore was not impressed.

“That meeting was a joke,” he said. “There were about a dozen airport personnel standing around some posters on easels for 3.5 hours. there were some tables in the middle of the room with pencils and some scraps of paper for ‘comments’.

There was not interaction other than they would answer ques-

tions people might have. I stayed longer than the news crews.

They saw there was nothing to it and left before the first half hour was done. It was just for show.”

Moore has several theories about why so many planes pass over each day. One is a lack of complaints from residents in Eastern Gaston County.

“There were only two complaints in 2014 for Mount Holly,” he said. “If our area doesn’t start getting loud about this and very soon we’re going to continue to be the dumping ground for Charlotte. Charlotte doesn’t control the flight pattern, the FAA does. However, Charlotte is the face of the noise and Gaston County should be taking them to task about it but it looks to me like Gaston County is just sitting here taking it.

If they continue this way that’s exactly what we’ll get, for all time, all the noise.”

Another idea he has concerning the route jets take into and out of CLT has them bypassing the Mt. Island Lake areawhere more folks complained about the noise- and flying over

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Yet another thought Moore has on the subject are new air traffic patterns.

“I believe the general problem for Mount Holly and the Catawba Heights community is the new north western quadrant arrival stream compressing northern departures making the 90+ degree westerly bank that brings them over our area,” he said.

“This compression forces the Each bubble on the map is a 2014 comdepartures to plaint. The cluster in the blue circle is all maintain 15 Mt. Island Lake during the first part of last nautical miles year. The blue line on the left is the genor greater tra- eral path departures use now which curves versals at low around them. To do that curve all those speed and low flights have to fly over Mount Holly.

Graphic courtesy David Moore altitude. This has the resulting combined, devastating effect of focusing the noise into a smaller area.

When departures are out the south end of the runways the Mount Holly – Catawba Heights areas enjoy a near 95% return to the peace and quiet we have enjoyed over the existence of CLT. Unfortunately it appears that currently this action is taken maybe once per week and for unknown reasons to the public.”

For now, Moore is still trying to cope with the sound of commercial jets winging their way over his house.

“Yeah, I pretty much live in noise canceling headphones,” he says.

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Belmont City Pride Day coming April 18 Keep Belmont Beautiful and the City of Belmont will be sponsoring the 12th Annual City Pride Day on April 18th, 9:00 AM til 12:00 PM. KBB will be providing gloves for volunteers as well as donuts, juice or coffee. Tshirts will be available as long as supply lasts. Belmont residents may place at the curb any debris, furniture, tires, etc. from Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24th for pick up by the City of Belmont.

Note no paint or flammable materials will be accepted. Please call the Keep Belmont Beautiful office at 704-825-8587 to register your group or if any questions. There will not be a rain date.

Car Cruise In for Relay for Life The Gaston County Wildlife Club, 3200 South Point Rd., Belmont, will host a Car and Bike Cruise In on Saturday, April 18 from 12-5pm. The event will benefit American Cancer Society Relay For Life. Features of the event, in addition to lots of lovely cars and bikes, will be hamburger and hot dog sales, cake sales, vendors selling a variety of goods, DJ Johnny B, 50/50 auction cornhole, and more. To register as a vendor or for more information call Robin at 704-913-4170 or Jim Mauney at 704-825-8731 by April 12.

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Banner-News Obituaries Dorothy Smith Goode So. Pasadena, Calif- Dorothy Smith Goode, 83, formerly of Belmont and Mint H i l l , passed a w a y March 12, 2015.

S h e was the daughter of Sinclair Smith and Letha Mozelle Ramsey Smith. She is survived by her son Alan Hodge and wife Sharon of Belmont, daughter Sherry Hodge and husband Jeff Robeff of Pasadena, and son Walter Hodge of New York; grandchildren Holly Robeff, Ryan Hunter, Christopher Hunter, Henry Hodge, Brogan Hodge; sister Emily Helton and husband Ronald Lamar Helton of Georgia. She was preceded in death by her daughter Elizabeth Kay Neal. She was a 1950 graduate of Belmont High School.

Known as “Dorothy Jean”, “Deanie”, and “Dot”, she grew up on the Smith ancestral farm in Catawba Heights. She was a multitalented individual who enjoyed yard work. She had two green thumbs and could take withered flowers and plants and nurse them back to full bloom. She liked her grass green and perfectly groomed.

No matter where she lived, her house was always neat, clean, orderly, and the decorating done with simple, yet elegant taste. She loved decorating at Christmas and her tree always looked like something out of a magazine. She nearly always had a cat, one of the most memorable being named JoJo. One of her greatest pleasures in life was coffee sipped from a fine china cup.

She could often be seen sitting in a lawn chair, drinking coffee, smoking a cigarette, and enjoying the sight of the flowerbeds and lawn she had created.

She had a keen sense of humor and laughed her special laugh where others would have cried. She loved Elvis and in the late 1950s saw him in person as he dashed for his car in the alley behind the old Charlotte Hotel.

A memorial service will be held for Dot on May 2, 2015 at 1pm in Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont, where she will be inurned in the Smith family section and her life remembered by friends and family.

Memorials may be sent to the Belmont Community Organization (BCO), 91 Catawba St., Belmont, NC, 28012.

William Leon Johnson Mount Holly- William Leon Johnson, 79, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015. He was born in Fingerville, SC, son of the late S.N. Johnson and Ollie Johnson.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Genelle McMillan; and two brothers, Larry Johnson and Clarence “Chub” Johnson.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Mount Holly. Leon loved his God and his family.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Juanita Champion Johnson; a daughter, Sherry J. Hoffman of Mount Holly; two grandsons, Jayson Hoffman and fiancée Heather Wintermyer, and Derek Hoffman; one great-grandchild Aubrey Hoffman; four sisters, Katie Lowe, Myrt Quinn, and Cheryl Blackwell all of South Carolina, and Sandy Freeman of Wilmington, NC; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Johnson was held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, March 29th at the First United Methodist Church, Mount Holly with Reverend Angela Pleas-

ants and Reverend Mitch Murrow officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery, Mount Holly. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church 140 North Main Street, Mount Holly, NC 28120. Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly served the family.

Kathleen Fox Boyd Mount Holly- Kathleen Fox Boyd, 95, passed away on Thursday March 26, 2015.

She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late John Floyd and Ollie Dagenhart Fox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Philip Grant Boyd, a great granddaughter Andrea Paige Moore, two sisters Leathy I. Fox, and Pansy Fox Deitz, two brothers Donald B. Fox and James N. Fox. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Boyd was held 11am Saturday March 28, 2015 at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery in Mount Holly with Reverend Robbie Moore officiating.

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rials may be made to Hospice of Gaston County, PO Box 3984 Gastonia NC 28054 or to Centerview Baptist Church, 2300 Acme Road Belmont NC 28012.

Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly, NC served the family.

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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

Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954

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

Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness 406 Scott St. 704-827-8201

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East Belmont Baptist Church, 501 E. Catawba Street will have an Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 4, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. Also, an early Easter Morning Service, Sunday, April 5, at 8:00 am. Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall will follow the service. Also, “The Never Ending Story” drama and music written by Sharon Fletcher, Minister of Music presented by the East Belmont Baptist Music Ministry Sunday, April 5, at 11:00 am.

Ebenezer UMC yard sale Ebenezer UMC, 120 Belmont Mt. Holly Road will have a yard sale April 18th from 7:00 am until 1:00 pm. Spaces are also for rent, $10.00 each. For more information call the church from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Mon. - Thurs. 704-8273366.

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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

St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

Westview Presbyterian Church 1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

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Meditations Overcome a critical nature

Spring is here and the tulip trees in front of 1st Presbyterian in Belmont were in full bloom last week. On Good Friday the Belmont Ministers’ Association will once again sponsor the annual “Stations of the Cross Walk” down Main Street in Belmont beginning at The Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter at 12 noon and ending on 1st Presbyterian’s front lawn.

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Last year I watched a mini-series entitled The Bible. I called my sister that we might watch it together. She said, “Angela I want to enjoy the series.” I was shocked at her response and inquired what she meant. She said, “You cannot just watch and enjoy a program. You watch with a critical eye.” I promised her I would enjoy the program and not stand in judgment. Well, after the fifth, “Well technically it did not happen that way in the scripture” I found myself speaking to the dial tone. The next night’s airing of The Bible, I tried to call my sister, and she would not answer the phone. I do find difficulty in watching documentaries on the Bible without having a sharp eye for inconsistencies. Or as my sister says, “I have a critical eye.” Do you find yourself in life having a critical nature?

I am sure all of us can name someone in our life with a critical nature. I am also sure if we are honest we will acknowledge we too have fallen prey to having a critical eye. There is a difference in offering good criticism versus bad criticism. Bad criticism judges and seek to find flaws. It finds problems and disappointments in everything. “And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath so that they might find a reason to accuse him.” Luke 6:7 ESV. They watched Jesus as an animal watches its prey in order to kill.

They were so intent on finding fault it did not matter that someone was in need of healing.

A critical nature stems from our insecurities.

Therefore, we find flaws and condemn others to make us appear smarter and secure. How can we overcome a critical nature?

It begins by understanding the depth of love God poured out for us. When Rev. Angela Pleasants we know how First United Methodist Church, much we have Mount Holly been forgiven and loved we will extend this grace to others.

Another way to overcome a critical nature is by adopting an attitude of gratitude. I have started keeping a gratitude journal. At the end of the day, I review the journal and stand in amazement seeing God’s grace through others throughout the day. We can overcome a critical nature by praying for God to mature us by His sanctifying grace. We can choose to use our words wisely. I am learning before I speak to ask myself, “Are these words gracious, are they true and will these words build up and encourage or tear down and destroy.” And, we can learn to think of things that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely and commendable. You are probably wondering if I will watch the second installment of The Bible. I will let you know.

The annual “Spy Tech Cruise Ins” began Wednesday, April 1st in the parking lot on Glenway St. in downtown Belmont. The weekly events will run from 6 till 9 PM through September.

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Got to Be NC Festival seeks entries Event organizers are looking for farmequipment hobbyists, musicians and vendors interested in participating in the 2015 Got to Be NC Festival May 15-17 at the State Fairgrounds. This celebration of N.C. agriculture is produced by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, with Lowes Foods as the title sponsor.

The festival features foods, wines and beers from across North Carolina, live music, a full carnival, and one of the largest displays of antique tractors and farm equipment in the Southeast. Individual tractor collectors and tractor clubs can join the display of more than 1,000 pieces of antique machinery at this year’s event. Tractors in working order also can participate in the daily tractor parade through the fairgrounds. Participation is free, but pre-registration is required.

On Saturday, May 16, the festival will host a bluegrass band competition as part of an allday bluegrass celebration. The winning band will earn $500 in prize money, plus guaranteed paid performances at Lorraine’s Coffee House in Garner and PreddyFest 2015. The second-place band will receive $250, and $125 will be awarded for third place. Competition is open to all amateur bluegrass bands from North Carolina, but is limited to the first eight bands to register.

There also are a few outside spots available for independent food vendors, commercial vendors and organizations. Applications for outdoor vendors are due April 15.

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The March 10th meeting of the Tuesday Afternoon Book Club was different this month. Members attended the 44th Annual Book and Author’s luncheon at Queen’s University in Charlotte. Seven members; Emily Smith, Edna Walker, Lissa McMeeken, Del Poovey, Eva Ann Via, Imogene Hayes, and Gearl Dean Page were able to attend. A beautifully served, delicious luncheon was enjoyed by around 300 people, after which the two authors made their presentations. Speaking first was Cassandra King, wife of author Pat Conroy. She shared an interesting, entertaining account of her life and how it influenced her many novels. The second author, Jeffery Deaver, shared a number of quotations from famous authors and spoke briefly about how they had influenced his writing. Each of these authors’ presentations were interesting, enlightening, and entertaining. Each of them has written a number of well known novels.

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South End Salon opens in historic building salon in February. Joining Garrison is Penny Briggs, formerly of Penny’s Hair and Nails in downtown Belmont where she was located for 23 years.

“It’s been a positive move for both of us,” Garrison said.

Inside, Garrison has hung numerous archival pictures of the building and the Catawba Heights community. She says anyone who wants to come in and see the photos is welcome.

An historic building in Catawba Heights has taken on new life as an upscale hair salon.

Originally build in 1939 and operated as a service station and grocery store by Catherine and Burnette Nixon, the structure is now known as 1133 South End Salon - the name reflecting the address of 1133 S. Main St., Mount Holly.

Kim Garrison has owned the building since 1992 and several types of businesses have been there over the years. After months of renovation, Garrison opened it as the Page 1

Signers of the CaroMont/Gaston County agreement include; (L to R) Jason Williams, County Commission & CaroMont BOD; William “Gus” Anthony, Chairman of CaroMont Health BOD; Tracy Philbeck, Chairman, County Commission; Doug Luckett, President & CEO at CaroMont Health; Earl Mathers, County Manager.

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Caromont Health board of directors sign new lease agreement with Gaston County The Board of Directors of CaroMont Health and the Gaston County Board of Commissioners have signed an agreement that will amend the existing lease for the structure and property that houses CaroMont Regional Medical Center. The amendment defines financial contributions that CaroMont Health will make to Gaston County to enable the hospital to continue operating at its current location at 2525 Court Drive in Gastonia.

The Gaston County Board of Commissioners voted to accept the amendment and signed it during a special meeting on March 12, in the Dogwood/Magnolia Rooms at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, 2525 Court Drive in Gastonia.

CaroMont Health will make the following payments and provide the following benefits to Gaston County: CaroMont Health will make a one-time, $20 million payment to Gaston County on the effective date of the amendment; Over the next decade, CaroMont Health agrees to make $200 million in campus-based capital investments and will use its best efforts and reasonable business judgment to ensure that local contractors and construction workers are preferred for associated jobs; CaroMont Health will contribute $450,000 per year for community health promotion and investment in the development of active lifestyle options in Gaston County. Such payments will be directed by the Board of Commissioners, provided that CaroMont Health’s current support of multiple community health projects are recognized.

Gaston County agrees to the follow-

ing revisions of the terms and conditions of the current lease agreement:The term of the agreement will extend through 2055 (40 years); The CaroMont Health Board of Directors and the Gaston County Board of Commissioners will share governance and appointments to the CaroMont Board;The right to make business decisions on financing and joint venture arrangements will be transferred to the CaroMont Health Board of Directors; The intent of the agreement is to end more than a decade of ongoing discussion and negotiation between the Commission and CaroMont Health, something that both sides have been eager to do for quite some time.

“Our relationship with the Commission continues to be very positive, and that is a testament to the work being done on both sides to build trust and strong relationships,” said CaroMont CEO Doug Luckett. “I’ve spoken a lot recently about the importance of remaining independent to keep healthcare services and jobs in our community. With this longterm agreement in place, we can have the surety to invest in the property and build a better platform for advanced health care offerings in Gaston County.”

“I am so pleased with the work we have done to bring this lease to close on behalf of Gaston County and its citizens,” said Gaston Board of Commissioners chairman Tracy Philbeck. “We are fortunate to have an outstanding healthcare provider in our community and this deal will help ensure that we keep CaroMont Health here for decades to come.”

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East Gaston #4 Ashlynn Preston and East Lincoln Grace Kinsch meet up at the base in last week’s game. East Lincoln won 8-5.

East Gaston’s Brittany Franks hurls the ball in last week’s game against East Lincoln. The Lady Warriors came up short 8-5.

Morgan Abernathy of East Gaston puts wood to the ball in the contest against East Lincoln. Her hit helped by East Lincoln came out on top 8-5.

Photos by Bill Ward

Catawba Catfish Club tournament set for April 11th on Lake Wateree, SC The Catawba Catfish Club will be having its 8th Tournament of 2014-2015 season on Saturday April 11, 2015 at Lake Wateree,S.C. in Winnsboro,S.C. This tournament will be out of the Lake Wateree State Park in Winnsboro,S.C. Sign In will be from 4:30am – 6:15am.

Tournament Hours will be from 6:30am 3:00pm..Weigh In will begin at 3:30pm.

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Three Catfish Weigh In. All Catfish Must be weighed in alive{No Exceptions} All Catawba Catfish Club tournaments are Open to the Public and All are invited to come out and join.

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qualified to fish the Cabelas King Kat Eastern Classic that will be held on Lake Wateree,S.C. on October 2-3, 2015 .Each Team will still have to Enter/Fish at least one Cabelas King Kat Qualifying Event in the 2015 season in order to fish the Classic as well.

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Banner-News Sports East Gaston pushes into 1st place in Big South

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MICS player Sara Winkler rounds the bases in the game MICS #11 Hallie Mele burns one in against Community School against Community School of Davidson. The Raptors flew of Davidson last week. The Raptors rapped Davidson 17-1. ahead by game’s end 17-1.

Photos by Bill Ward

High school baseball in Gaston County is now in full swing. It’s only March and things are already looking crazy in the Big South Conference. Five teams are bottled up at the top of the standings. Two of those teams, East Gaston and North Gaston, slugged it out last week. Tyler Price’s strong arm and a solid offensive effort pushed East Gaston past the Wildcats 8-3.

Price had a stand out night on the mound for East Gaston.

In six innings of play Price threw a no-hitter before being relieved by Josh Benfield.

“It was a total team effort,” Coach Randy Sellers said.”Total team win.”

Benfield pulled double duty against North Gaston. Not only did he close the game but he was also a productive hitter. Benfield got one hit and drove in 3 RBI’s in the effort. Matthew Fletcher also got a hit and drove in a pair of RBI’s. The Warriors top hitter was Andrew King with two hits. Luke Murphy and Hunter Mitchem also got hits for East Gaston. Overall the Warriors had eight hits on the night.

The win on the road again the pre-season favorite Wildcats was a boost East Gaston needed.

“We beat a good ball club on the road,” Sellers said. “We pitched well, played great defense.”

The game was a defensive battle with neither team getting on the board until the 5th inning. East Gaston broke through first scoring four runs in the top of the 6th inning.

“We hit the ball well, even when we hit out,” Sellers added.

After the win against North Gaston, East Gaston found themselves in first place atop the Big South. staying there will be a challenge. East Gaston holds a 1/2 game lead over Forestview, South Point and Lake Norman. North Gaston is running right behind them.

The Warriors are 5-2 in overall play and 4-1 in conference play.

Banner-News.com (Above) MICS softball Coach Engle waves Ansley Blanton home in last week’s game against North Hills Christian. MICS came up short 9-10.

(Left) MICS Sarah Brock slides safe in last week’s game against North Hills Christian. MICS lost a close 9-10 contest.

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Gaston Christian tops First Assembly The Lady Eagles won against First Assembly Christian Academy-Concord last Monday 4-0. Leading hitters for GCS were Anna Crenshaw (3-3, RBI) and Madison Ramsey (3-4,double, triple, RBI). Ramsey got the shut-out win with 11 strikeouts. The Lady Eagles next defeated Southlake Christian Academy in 7 inninings with a score of 4-1. Leading hitters were Anna Crenshaw (2 hits, triple, RBI), Brittany Kernea (2 hits, double), Madison Ramsey (2 hits), Gabbi Wilson (2 hits, RBI) and Lauren Adams (one hit, 2 RBIs). Madison Ramsey took the win with 10 strikeouts. The Gaston Christian Lady Eagles defeated York

P r e p 10-0 in 6 innings.

Leading hitters were Laramie House (2 hits, 1 RBI), A n n a Crenshaw (2 hits, 1 RBI), Lauren Adams (double, 2 RBIs), and Sarah Adams, Gabbi Wilson, and Mackenzie Hill each with a double and an RBI. Pitcher Madison Ramsey had a no-hitter win

with 14 strikeouts.

The Lady Eagles had one loss and one win at the tournament that they hosted on Saturday, March 28.

East Rutherford defeated the Eagles with a score of 14-2. Sarah Adams (2 hits, double) and Gabbi Wilson (2 hits) were the leading hitters for GCHS. Pitcher Madison Ramsey had the loss.

The Eagles beat Wesleyan Christian Academy 4-3 in 8 innings. Leading hitters were Lauren Adams, Mackenzie Hill, and Ashlyn Freeman (2 hits each), and Tiffany Cobb (double). Ramsey had the win which brings the team to a 7-6 record.

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Banner-News Sports & School Happenings South Point smothers Forestview 10-0

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U-13 players from Mountain Island Lacrosse hosted their first home game of the season last week. They lost to Hickory 10 to 3 but were still feeling victorious after their first win in Weddington. In this scene players Grayson Dunbar, Collin Owensby, and Will Jurchak mix it up with the Hickory boys.

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ACC Barnstorming Tour ticket outlets announced Tickets are now on sale at the following locations for the ACC All-Stars vs. Gaston County All-Stars basketball game: Stuart Cramer High School, The Sumner Group, Georgio’s Restaurant (Cramerton), Charlie’s Drug (Mt. Holly).

The game is set for Wednesday April 22nd at 7:30 pm at Stuart Cramer High School. The doors will open at 6 pm for this event.

Standouts for this year’s roster include Duke’s Quinn Cook, UNC’s Desmond Hubert, NC State’s Ralston Turner, and Wake’s Darius Leonard. This ACC All-Star team will be coached by UNC legend Phil Ford.

General Admission tickets for this game are only $10 presale, but will be $15 at the door on the day of the game.

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As the season rolls along it looks like the Red Raider baseball team is getting better and better. When South Point lined up against Forestview the Red Raider hit the Jaguars with everything they had. The result was an impressive 10-0 win.

Overall the Red Raiders were solid in all facets of their game. Coach Jason Lineberger credited the win to team work.

“We played well,” Lineberger said. “Overall it was a team effort.”

One highlight of the game was the pitching of senior stand out Garrett Davila. Davila has garnered a lot of interest from scouts across the nation. The left hander stayed cool and pitched a no hitter in 5 innings of play.

“Garrett played well,” Lineberger added. “He played as well as I’ve seen any pitcher play.”

With Davila holding down the fort on the mound the Red Raiders started to put some muscle behind their bats.

Offensively things started humming early for South Point.

The Red Raiders jumped on the Jags fast and hard.

“In the 1st inning Logan Edgerton hit a big two run home run,” Linberger said. “That opened things up.”

Edgerton had a good day. He went three for three in batting. His slugging day consisted of a home run, two runs and a game high three RBI’s.

There was little doubt that the South Point offensive effort was potent.

“We did a good job executing the offense,” coach Lineberger said. “Several guys had multiple hits, including Tanner Muse.”

In total the Red Raiders belted out 10 against the Jaguars.

Muse had a pair of hits, two runs and two RBIs. Jon Ledford added two runs and two RBIs. Cather Tim Davila went two for two from the plate to round out the list of top batters for South Point.

With the win the Red Raiders are now 5-2 on the year.

The win also resulted in a log jam in the Big South as Lake Norman Charter, Forestview, North Gaston, East Gaston and South Point all have dibs on first place.

Tuesday, March 17 was the first annual Gaston Christian School Physics Boat Race. Each student worked to complete a battery-powered boat to race down a water-filled gutter racetrack. They used all of their prior knowledge and some extra creativity to create their own boats, and then they were timed down the 5-meter stretch. They applied knowledge of forces and circuits to analyze their results, and a few students even used the 3-D printer to make their propellers. Although the fastest boat in the timed trials was a wooden model built by Savannah Witt and Will Wang, the winning boat in the actual race was a water-bottle model built by Nathan Tian (center of photo). The students discovered how to conquer many unexpected challenges in addition to learning an application of their knowledge. Nathan, as the first boat race winner, will have his name memorialized on a plaque in the physics classroom.

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Banner-News Sports & School Happenings

L-R: Alli Jackson, Varsity Best Offensive Player; Katelyn Zieske, Varsity Co-Coach’s Award; Asialyn Jackson, Varsity Best Defensive Player; Kaylyn Mullis, Varsity Co-Coach’s Award Not pictured: Brianna Whitfield, JV Best Offensive Player; Sarah Griffin, JV Best Defensive Player; Hannah Stockton, JV Coach’s Award

CHEERLEADING: Front Row: Taylor Foulk, Varsity Coach’s Award, Allie Temple, JV Coach’s Award. Back Row: Nathan Wilson, Varsity Most Improved; Cierra Payseur, Varsity Spirit Award. Not Pictured: Alexa Leach, JV Spirit Award.

WRESTLING: L-R: Adam Nguyen, Most Improved Wrestler; Connor Owensby, Most Valuable Wrestler; Mike Hayes, Coach’s Award

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Front Row: Brandon Reeves, Varsity Most Valuable Player; Ryan Williams, Varsity Most Versatile.

Back Row: Clay Julen, Varsity Coach’s Award; Moses Nueman, JV Hustle Award; Zach Baker, JV Raider Team Award.

SWIMMING: Front Row: Sarah Catherine Paschall, Women’s Most Valuable Swimmer; Jenna Rayfield, Women’s Coach’s Award; Not Pictured: Caroline Hyde, Women’s Most Improved Swimmer Photos Provided

South Point Winter Sports Award winners announced South Point High School held its annual Winter Sports Awards Banquet on Tuesday, March 10th. Awards were presented for wrestling, Varsity and JV Cheerleading, Men’s and Women’s Swimming, Varsity and JV Men’s and Women’s Basketball.

Listed below are the award winning athletes and their sport.

Wrestling: Connor Owensby – Most Valuable Wrestler; Mike Hayes – Coach’s Award; Adam Nguyen – Most Improved Wrestler.

Swimming: Michael Lewis – Men’s Most Valuable Swimmer; Garrett Gibson – Men’s Coach’s Award; Alex Gutkowski – Men’s Most Improved Swimmer; Sarah Catherine Paschall – Women’s Most Valuable Swimmer; Jenna Rayfield – Women’s Coach’s Award; Caroline Hyde – Women’s Most Improved Swimmer.

Men’s basketball: Brandon Reeves – Varsity MVP; Ryan Williams – Varsity Most Versatile; Clay Julen – Varsity Coach’s Award; Zach Baker – JV Raider Team Award; Moses

Nueman – JV Hustle Award.

Women’s basketball: Alli Jackson – Varsity Best Offensive Player; Asia Jackson – Varsity Best Defensive Player; Katelyn Zieske – Varsity Co-Coach’s Award; Kaylyn Mullis – Varsity Co-Coach’s Award; Brianna Whitfiled – JV Best Offensive Player; Sarah Griffin – JV Best Defensive Player;

Hannah Stockton – JV Coach’s Award.

Cheerleading: Cierra Payseur – Varsity Spirit Award; Nathan Wilson – Varsity Most Improved; Taylor Foulk – Varsity Coach’s Award; Allie Temple – JV Coach’s Award; Alexa Leach – JV Spirit Award.

Country music singer Jimmy Wayne visits Gaston schools

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South Point girls softball to honor veterans April 14th The South Point High girl’s softball team will honor all veterans on April 14th just before their game which starts at 6pm.

The team will dedicate a flower bed and

the game to the veterans. The team has purchased special jerseys in honor of our veterans. The team welcomes everyone to come honor our veterans.

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Jimmy Wayne could be doing something different with his time. The country music star has played at venues like the Grand Ole Opry and Madison Square Garden and recently published a New York Times bestselling memoir.

Rather than take advantage of larger stages, Wayne spent several days last week performing for relatively small audiences of school children -- for free. And, he says he will keep returning to Gaston County Schools as often as he is invited.

With his recent visits to Southwest Middle, Warlick Academy and Ashbrook High, Wayne has now performed at more than 10 Gaston County school venues over the last year.

A Gaston County native and graduate of BesseJimmy Wayne mer City High School, Wayne overcame obstacles of a broken family, neglect, abuse and homelessness to achieve success in the music industry. His life was transformed by the love of an elderly couple who welcomed him into their home when he had nowhere else to go.

Since making it big in Nashville, Wayne has become an advocate for foster children and homeless youth, using his story to bring awareness to the needs of those who may be overlooked.

“I want to be a voice for people growing up the way I grew up and I want to inspire them,” he said. “I also want to inspire the people who might not know about these kids.”

Wayne said he has been looking for opportunities to return to his home community ever since his performance at the Gaston County Schools convocation last August.

“After speaking there, I realized the need these teachers and administrators have and how important my story was to them. I’ve also had a chance to speak at a few schools in Gaston County since and realize the need these children have as well. This story translates to every single human being across the board,” he said.

Wayne’s message to students and teachers focuses on the difference one person’s love can make, as well as the power of forgiveness and the importance of making the right choices.

During his visits to Southwest, Warlick and Ashbrook, Wayne encouraged students to thank teachers for caring for them and told teachers they are making a difference. Wayne recalled how difficult he was as a student, especially for his sixth grade teacher, Crystal Friday. Later in life, he asked her why she didn’t give up on him.

“I believed you yelled at me because I was the only person who cared about you,” she told him.

Teachers and principals at each of the schools Wayne visited said his story made a difference.

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Sole Patrol members enjoy St. Patrick’s Day celebration

(Above) These Sole Patrol members were raising a glass during the St. Patrick’s Day party. From left Tony LaBell, Sally LaBell, Bettie Reynolds, Wanda Vause, Peggy Waites, Betty Grotts.

(Right) The Mount Holly Parks and Recreation Sole Patrol got together for a St. Patrick’s Day party. In this shot St. Pat is joining folks at their table.

(Left) Mount Holly Parks and Recreation’s Cheri Love is seen helping Sole Patrol member Bill Buff choose his dessert at the recent St. Patrick’s Day party.

Photos by Alan Hodge

Gaston Schools Weekly Points of Pride Li to attend Duke Summer Academy East Gaston High School seTodd Goff, assistant principal nior Tyler Rapp has received two prestigious, full-tuition scholarships: the UNC-Charlotte Levine Scholarship and the N.C. State University Park Scholarship.

Board of Education member Dot Guthrie was chosen to serve as co-chair of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association’s 2017 national conference, which will be held in Atlanta.

Bessemer City High School biology teachers Tiffany Fletcher, Sarah Fink and Megan Trimnal presented a workshop at the SPARC3 Conference at Gaston College. SPARC3 is a program that enhances the college experience for students studying a field in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education Gaston County Schools received a $5,000 contribution from the Gastonia East Rotary Club to support the RoboGASTON 2015 robotics competition.

at Belmont Central Elementary, was chosen to present at the NCTIES (North Carolina Technology in Education Society) conference in Raleigh. His session was titled “Supporting Teachers with Personalized Professional Development.”

Elizabeth Lanier, school social worker at South Point High School, was chosen the Gaston County Schools Social Worker of the Year.

The Grier Middle School boys’ basketball team and the W.C. Friday Middle School girls’ basketball team won the county championship.

New Hope Elementary sponsored a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and collected $2,366.33. Carol Abernethy’s second grade class raised the most money and were treated to lunch from Olive Garden.

Gaston Christian School 9th grader, Leo Li, has been accepted to the 2015 Summer Academy for High School Students to be held this summer at Duke University, July 11-31. Leo will participate in this three-week, non-creditbearing program and enjoy personal enrichment classes with academically-motivated students from around the world.

He was selected to attend classes for the program, Global Healer. Students will have the opportunity to focus upon some of the most pressing health issues facing the world today and learn about different cultural perspectives on medicine, the intricacies of preventative health or diagnostic care, and develop their own philosophy of health care. They will also conduct research and work with a team to design a club for a community or high school to address an issue with global health implications and then present it to the group.

Additional enrichment activities are planned for evenings and weekends.

Leo Li

McAdenville Elementary and their community partner Pharr Yarns won the fifth annual “Are You Smarter than a Gaston County Fifth Grader?” competition held recently at Stuart W. Cramer High School. Bessemer City Central Elementary and their community partner Hunter Douglas earned second place and Lingerfeldt Elementary and their community partner CaroMont Health took third place. The Gaston County Education Foundation coordinated the event, which raised more than $29,000. The funds will be used to provide grants to teachers for creative classroom projects.

Gaston Schools photo

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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.

FSBO: 2000 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, Executive. 92K miles, good cond. Owner wants smaller car. $3,700. 704-466-3097.

1977 CHEVY TRUCK, 4x4 long bed, new paint, tires, cold ac, auto, $4500 obo. 704-480-8525 after 5pm.

1997 CHEVY S-10 EXT. CAB Low Rider, $1500. 2004 Impala, $1250. 2001 Impala, 20” wheels, $1250. All cash only. 704-3001955.

1999 VOLVO S70 TURBO, new radiator, sunroof, great body, blown head gasket, $600. 864357-8958.

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.

Business Services PROPERTY CLEAN-UP AND LANDSCAPING. Remove limbs and debris, trim shrubs, spread mulch and gravel, clean gutters and more. Years of experience in Rutherford and Cleveland County. Robert 704-284-8170.

I WILL PAINT BARNS. 704-2848170.

GOLD, GEMSTONES, RARE MINERALS, jewelry making classes and all your prospecting needs. Gold panning field trips.

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MCPHERSON SERVICES, HANDYMAN WORK Pressure washing, lawn care, cleaning & hauling. Free pickup of any unwanted usable items. 25 yrs construction exp. I Cor 10:31.

Call Tom @704-669-5821 or 704-284-8313

DELIVERY DRIVER NEEDED to deliver invoices in Shelby. Must be neat in appearance. Must have own vehicle and know area.

Cash paid weekly. Call Joe Leggett at 704-487-5000.

2BR 1.5BA, NICE COUNTRY LIVING, 10 minutes from Shelby.

NO PETS. Retirees Welcome.

704-692-0447.

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.

REFRIGERATED ROAD TRAILER with two auxiliary cooling units. Good condition. Pictures on Charlotte Craigslist Business Listing. Delivery available. 704482-9408, leave message.

SALON LOOKING for Fun EnerTREE SERVICES, GRASS getic Hairstylist and Nail TechniCUTTING & MORE Low rates!! cian. Call Nikki 704-466-8505.

Call 704-904-8171 or 704-284- POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR 2307.

OUR STYLING TEAM. Programs available to fit any stylist.

SOUTHEASTERN LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING. Free Offering booth rent, booth rent/ estimates on all lawn care. Res- commission split or commission idential & commercial. Guaran- based pay. Must be team orientteed lowest prices. Cleveland ed, career focused, dependable & creative. Trendsetters Salon.

County area. 704-477-1111.

704-482-8626.

CRAFT VENDORS, PRODUCT Producers & Service Providers WANTED: WOMAN COMPANneeded for a Business Expo, ION for senior female, Boiling April 4th, in Gastonia, email us at Springs area. Private BR, BA. Must spend nights. Daytime FoothillsExpo@gmail.com. hours nego. Background check.

DENTAL, VISION, Bail Bond, 706-797-3501.

Towing, Atty Fees, etc, for $19.95 mo. Refer 3 and it’s free ELECTRICIAN & ELECTRICIAN at wwwgrowwithus.club 704- HELPER wanted. 704-538-8901.

529-2912.

GCA SERVICE GROUP is hiring WILL’S STRIPPING, WAXING, Production Workers. $9 p/hr with BUFFING & ETC. We clean advancement opportunities. 12hr churches, schools & business- rotating shifts, (2 days + 2 nights, es. Fully insured. 704-466-7343, followed by 4 days off). Apply at Shelby Employment Security 704-858-2088.

Commission, 404 E Marion St. MAN WITH VAN/TRAILER for Shelby. A criminal background hire. You load, we move. Call check, results of which are not 704-418-7775. necessarily a bar to employment, and a drug screen are required.

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

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

EXPERIENCED AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC NEEDED! Must have valid drivers license, reliable transportation, & own tools. NC Inspection license is a plus. Call for appointment 704-482-9789 or 704-473-0731. R&D Automotive.

Employment Wanted

WOULD LIKE TO LIVE IN 5 2008 KZ SPREE TRAVEL days a week or weekends with TRAILER, 1 slide, sleeps 10, your loved ones. 704-240-9931.

4 bunk beds, 1 queen, $13,000.

704-472-9177.

35’ OLDER MODEL 5TH WHEEL Holiday Rambler Camper. Suitable for lake or permanent camp site. $4500 or trade. 704-472-3240.

2012 OPEN RANGE RT296BHS 33ft, 4 season, heated belly, double pane windows, slide toppers, pcv roof, 32” &19” TVs, DVD, AM/FM, roof ladder, luggage carrier on back full queen & 4 bunks, back door out main bedroom, electric jacks front/back, outdoor grill, refrig. Great winter camper. $23,000. 704-913-7034.

Farm & Garden

COMPOST (AGED HORSE MANURE and sawdust). $10 scoop, you haul, $150 dump truck load delivered. 704-692-6325.

I NEED 50+ SQUARE BALES horse quality hay. I will pick up, Ellenboro area. Dave 410-5962804.

Farm & Heavy Equipment DISC HARROW, 20 disc, heavy duty, $650. Also, 3 point hitch.

864-706-9738.

2005 FIFTH WHEEL MONTANA, $19,500. 2012 Wilderness System Angler Kayak, For Rent $900. 2008 Golf cart, $3900.

1998 Toyota Tacoma, 4x4 with HOMES AND ext cab. 198K mi. $9000 704- MOBILE 236-0473, 704-654-5057 camp- APARTMENTS FOR RENT er only.

IN KINGS MOUNTAIN-Prices CAMPING, RV SPACES, TENT, starting at $100/week. Call Rental Units. 2015 Seasonal 704-739-4417 or (evening) Sites available. Scenic Ridge 704-739-1425. (tfn) Country Campground. 704-4352 & 3 BR. MOBILE HOMES. Nice 0938, Cherryville. & clean. Water, furnished. Oak Grove Comm. 704-739-0259.

Employment

CIRCLE PARK & OAKHURST PARK, Yarbro Rd, Kings Mtn. Several 2 & 3 BR mobile homes ELECTRICIAN AND Electri- for rent. Heat pump, stove, & cian Helper wanted. 704- refrig. Washer & dryer hookups.

538-8901. (3/25 & 4/01) $100 to $125 wk. No pets. Deposit & references required. 704DRIVERS: CDL-B: Great 739-8828, 704-472-7933.

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

704-487-1114.

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3BR at NEED EXPERIENCED IN- 3 Locations. Low Weekly rates.

STALLER. Good paying ben- Free Power & Water. Visit us onefits, contact Shelby Heating & line @ Oakwood Rentals Shelby Air, 704-487-7877. or call 704-473-4299.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT in Kings Mtn and Crouse. 2 & 3BR, references and deposit required.

No pets. 704-284-0033.

SHELBY AREA, 2BR House, $385 & $400. 2BR Mobile Homes, $85 week. 1BR apartment, $360. Quiet area, NO PETS. 704-487-1214, 704-6928430.

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

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

QUIET 2BR REMODELED APARTMENT, washer/dryer included. NO PETS. $450 rent, $450 deposit. 1 year lease. Call 704-297-0838.

5BR 2BA 3500 SQFT HOME near Burns High School. $850 month, $650 security deposit.

Call 704-472-6298 between the hours of 9am-7pm.

SPRINGTIME SPECIAL, 1.2.3 BR, $400 -$450. No deposit, no application fee. 704-482-8385.

5BR, 2BA HOME, Belwood area. 1 acre with outbuildings. $750 mo. $750 deposit. 704473-3848.

2BR HOUSE FOR RENT, 517 Booker St., Shelby, NC. $280 per mo, security deposit required. Call 704-418-1251.

BASEMENT HOME in Brittain Village, Shelby, 3BR, 2BA. References Required. $850 mo.

704-434-7903.

FREEDOM MOBILE HOME PARK $150 dep and $325-$375 mo for 2BR, no pets. Shelby.

704-418-2803.

EXTREMELY NICE FURNISHED ROOM for rent in Shelby. No deposit. Utilities, internet & cable included in $400 mo. No pets and non smoker. 704-4192152.

3BR, 2BA MODULAR off Christopher Rd, Shelby. $625 mo, $500 security dep. Central heat & air. Duke Power & Upper Cleveland Water. 704-472-6298 between 9am-7pm.

VERY CLEAN 2BR, 2BA MOBILE HOME. Central H/AC. Washer, dryer, patio, carport.

Prefer mature person or couple, non smoker, no pets. In Small park, Cleveland Mall area. $250 dep, $475 mo. References req.

704-481-0925.

224 MORRISON ST, SHELBY. 3BR, central heat and air. $400 deposit, $400 rent. 704-2976178, 704-360-7478.

IN SHELBY, 2BR, 1BA HOUSE, quiet street, convenient location.

No pets, No HAP. $550 mo. Deposit and references. 704-4827504.

FOR LEASE ON SOUTH POST RD in Patterson Springs. one 2BR apt and a 1BR apt. $500 and $400 per month. 704-4878282 or 704-692-0091 for more info.

For Sale 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.

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, washers, dryers & odd furniture.

Call 704-481-0954. After 5pm, call 704-482-0540.

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.

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.

ELECTRIC LIFT CHAIR, 1 year old. Also electric cart. 704-6005608.

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 and leave message.

COW MANURE COMPOST, dump truck load delivered, $135.

980-241-9010.

JUGS TWO WHEEL BASEBALL Pitching Machine. Contact 704-473-2003 for more information.

FOR SALE: FOUR MALE DINETTE CHAIRS made by Cochrane. $80. Call 704-487-4708.

16” ALUMINUM MAG RIMS, Bullet Hole style, for 8 lug Ford F150, $250. Complete set of (5).

704-300-2410.

Mobile Homes 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.

Motorcycles 2002 HD ROAD KING DELUXE, blue, many extras, fuel injected, $7000 obo. 704-473-7129.

A WHITE 3 WHEELER, approx 1000 miles. 2013 make DAIX, $4000. Like new automatic. 704473-6359.

2007 BUELL XB 12S SUPER TT, bought new in 2009, always garage kept, only 1517 miles, everything original & showroom condition. MUST SEE, $5900.

864-838-0601.

Pets-Livestock

FRIENDSHIP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Thrift Store, Hwy 18 in Fallston. Beginning March 28th - winter clothing, $3 Bag Sale. Open Thurs., Fri. & Sat.

BEAUTIFUL GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. CKC Registered. Male & female available.

Bred for family companionship & protection. Both parents on site.

Call 704-300-0207.

MULCH: CLEVELAND COUNTY’S BEST PRICE on IPEMA Certified Playground Surfacing.

Pick-up or delivered. Playground Equipment Sales and Installations. 704-487-7774.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Pure Breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers.

Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704-5381199 or 704-600-7847.

KING CUTTER, 3 POINT hookup, 60” cut pull behind, asking $500. 704-462-2473.

POOL CLOSED. FOR SALE: slide, dive, corner steps, pump & filter, ladder & vac. hose. Call for information. Will sell separate or together. 704-739-3950.

RETIRED TOOL & DYE MAKER selling tools, $2000 obo.

VCR tapes, 25¢ each. 4 pairs, 12D, like new, tennis shoes, $15 each. 704-739-7726.

LARGE DOG BOX for full size truck, $100. Classic 70 G2 EXP Shock collars, $400, set of 3.

2 older female beagles, $200 each. Beagle puppies, 2 male & 1 female, $50 each. Fred, 980643-2641.

NEW POULAN PRO TRIMMER with 4 attachments, $150. 21 hp Craftsman mower, $350. 704480-0423.

10X10 DOG KENNEL & 2 dog houses. $65. 704-477-6458.

2 FRONT GRAVE PLOTS on drive near large mausoleum at Cleveland Memorial Park for sale. $900 ea. 704-487-7450.

MACHINIST TOOLS. Micrometers, calipers, indicators, drills, taps, end mills. Lots more. Would like to sell as a group. $1800 or trade for big boy toys. 704-4737622.

TWO MURRAY RIDING LAWN MOWERS - 12 1/2 H.P. , 5 Speed Select, 40” Cut and another 8 H.P. only $125 each or Both for $225. Call 704-4662671 anytime

WESTHIGHLAND TERRIER, (WESTIE), AKC pups. 704-4826804.

TWO GREAT WHITE PYRENEES puppies, females, $350 each. 8 weeks old. 704-4574124.

HORSE FOR SALE. BLACK & WHITE registered gaited mare.

Trails really good, loads, stands for Farrier. Really good horse.

Call or text 704-689-4790.

FREE TO GOOD HOMES. (2) Yorkies, male & female. Miniature Dachshund, female. 704748-2332.

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 704-567-9836 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.

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Backyard chicken workshop planned for April 24th The Gaston Citizens Resource Center, 1303 DallasCherryville Hwy, Dallas, will host a one day workshop for small, sustainable farmers and backyard poultry enthusiasts presented by Jim Adkins of the Sustainable Poultry Network.

The time will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 24. Preregistration is required.

The day will be broken up into several hour to hour-anda-half long sessions: Sessions 1 & 2 - Identifying Standard Bred & Heritage Poultry There is a lot of misunderstanding of what exactly is a heritage chicken and even a heritage turkey. In the opening sessions of this workshop, you will learn how to truly identify a heritage bird as described in the Standard of Perfection published by the American Poultry Association. It is critical that you understand the differences of industrialized poultry verses standard bred poultry. You will learn how to properly chose your birds and learn of the best place to purchase your sustainable flock of poultry.

Session 3 - Facilities, Feed, Forage & the Backyard What about facilities for your newly acquired standard bred, heritage poultry; and all this talk about pastured poultry? How much space do I need? In this session you learn about permanent structures verse mobile units. And how many birds can you raise on your property. Should you use organic or natural feed? Or maybe just the “good old” Purina feed? These details will all be covered in this session.

Session 4 - Selecting & Culling your Flock for Production This is the “hands on” part of the workshop. You will learn the “Hogan Selection Principles” of selecting birds for meat production and rate of growth. You will learn how to assess your current flock of layers to see who is in production and who is not. Everyone will have the opportunity to learn how to properly handle fowls and learn the essential selection process for keeping the best birds to improve production in your flock.

Session 5 - Basic Poultry Health Management & Disease Control This session could be titled, “Disease Prevention” - you will learn the basics of poultry management that encourages proactive care to keep your poultry healthy. In this session you will learn the basics of sanitation that includes cleaning, removal of droppings, removal of unhealthy birds, protection from carriers of diseases and even quarantining new stock. You’ll also learn about the special challenges that you may face with your flock .These principles will apply to any size of flocks.

Session 6 - Opportunities for Breeding, Preservation, Exhibition & Marketing Breeding poultry is a lost art! Very few people across North America are breeding for preservation. As a result, the historical, heirloom breeds of poultry are declining quickly. In this session you will be introduced to the essentials of breeding your favorite poultry. Learn about exhibiting and judging poultry. What about processing and selling your birds? You will learn some of the secrets to marketing and opportunities to network with other like-minded farmers. Our goal is to prepare you with the necessary information and skills to succeed and maybe even make a profit through your backyard flock of poultry.

Cost and registration for this one day workshop: $40 per person if before April 7, 2014; $50 per person between April 8 and April 21, 2015. Lunch is provided. For further questions regarding this workshop, contact Gaston County Cooperative Extension at 704.922.2112.

Thursday, April 2, 2015