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Mt. Holly Community Garden celebrates second season

By Alan Hodge

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Spring has sprung and the Mt. Holly Community Garden next to First United Methodist Church on N. Main is gearing up for its second annual spring planting season. The planting day event is set for April 16 at 10am.

“Anyone can come and take part,” said garden manager Melanie Black. “Besides planting, there will be coffee, hot apple cider, snacks, and more.”

Over the winter months the garden has seen a plethora of new features added. Most notable is the arbor and granite steps at the front entrance. Volunteer Herschel Ellis did a lot of work on the steps.

“We used some granite steps that were on the old house that once stood where the garden is now,” said Robert Black.

In addition to the arbor, a lovely picket fence now encircles the garden. Brick pavers and metal benches, some engraved with the names of patrons or in memory of someone, are also new and offer an inviting place to sit or stand and see the dozens of planting beds. A picnic table is in place that folks can avail themselves of. A new concrete ramp from the parking lot will make pushing wheelbarrows and such to the garden a lot easier.

“The garden has become a real gathering place,” Robert said.

Thanks to the Mt. Holly Rotary Club, other niceties in place or planned includes a tent where cooking and other demonstrations can be held, a pergola, and a 10x10 porch.

The Rotary Club is also working on a butterfly garden in front of the garden.

“We are registering the garden on the Rosalind Carter ButterJunior agriculturalists Eamon and Nora Denison and their mom Erin were doing some digging last week at the Mt. Holly fly Trail,” Melanie said.

See MT. HOLLY GARDEN page 3 Community Garden.

Photo by Alan Hodge

Mt. Holly’s Jack Wilson went from aerospace to agriculture New marina opening

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Jack Wilson, 73, of Mt. Holly had

an interesting career path as an aerospace engineer that took him to some fascinating places, including the famed Area 51 where alien flying saucers are rumored to be stored. Now, he's taking

Retired aerospace engineer Jack Wilson of Mt. Holly is seen with his latest invention, a remote control weed remover. Note the blades on the back.

Photo by Alan Hodge

in East Belmont

his expertise to a new field, literally, with the invention of a remote control weed eradicator.

A native of Gaston County, Wilson earned a degree in mechanical engineering and worked for 33 years with the Pratt and Whitney company that makes jet engines for civilian and military use.

He landed the job after an interview with the company revealed his knack for building fast cars.

“The man at Pratt and Whitney who interviewed me said they had a job where I could get paid for doing my hobby,” Wilson said.

In a nutshell, what Wilson did was design jet engine aircraft parts, stress them until they broke, then figure out how to keep them from breaking again- just like he had been doing on his hot rods.

“It was a process of elimination,” Wilson said. “Some problems took a year to sort out.”

During his Pratt and Whitney years, Wilson lived in Florida. Returning to his Gaston roots, he moved to Mt. Holly about four months ago and began a new chapter in his mechanical creativity based on his concerns over the use of pesti-

There's a quiet little cove on the Catawba River where big things are going to happen.

The project is a new marina near River Drive and Muddy River Distillery in East Belmont. It's the brainchild of Ralph Dickson and his wife Ann. “We've been working about a year on the marina,” Ann said. “We hope to have it open sometime in mid or late April.”

Structures already in place include two new covered docking areas with 28 covered slips, and another one with 14 uncovered slips. The slips are 24-feet long. In addition, there's a new concrete boat launching ramp, a floating dock, concrete walkways, a large parking lot, shade trees, and a picnic shelter. Video camera surveillance 24/7 and a gate will add to security at the marina.

“It's just a beautiful setting,” Ann said. “It's Ralph's dream.”

Other things planned for the marina's future include a bathhouse, storage for canoes and kayaks, a store, and perhaps even a restaurant at some point.

“We want the marina to be family friendly and a destination place,” Ann said. “We are going to take our time and do it right.”

See JACK WILSON page 4

See MARINA page 4

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Spring has sprung Just like I am currently at that awkward age and circumference in blue jeans between “even” numbers in the waistband when a 34 is but a distant memory and a 36 gets slack after a few wearings and have Alan Hodge to be hoisted up constantly, so too Mother Banner-News Editor Nature is at the crossroads between early spring and summer and she is dragging everything, human beings included, along for the ride.

This seasonal shift was made apparent to me last week when I was sitting in Rita’s restaurant in Catawba Heights awaiting my scrambled aig and grits and bacon and toast and staring out the window looking at the playground and church across the road where once there was a lively drive-in movie establishment, and all at once two teenage girls came in and they had on t-shirts and shorts and flip-flops and their lil’ legs were so thin and white they looked like cigarettes but the early morning chill did not seem to bother them in the least.

The seasonal transition also provides many excellent examples of the will to live in plants and animals. Daffodils are blooming like mad and buds on bushes and trees are filling out and getting set to burst open in a way not unlike my old size 34 jeans when I began fattening up last year. The big difference is something beautiful will come of the buds when they outgrow their husks.

Sometimes the spring flowers have to fight to live. There is a little patch of crocus flowers near the bird feeder at home and the birds peck the ground around its base and the crocus flowers take a beating from bird beaks but still bloom in spite of all the hardships they face. There is a lesson in that if you care to think about it. The birds are feeling a stirring in their loins this time of year, if they have loins, but the idea that is entering their bird brains is to reproduce.

We have a couple of birdhouses in the yard and each spring I keep my fingers crossed that bluebirds find them first. The poet Shelly said “the bluebird carries the sky upon his back” and their song is always a signal that spring is here at last. Sometimes chickadees beat the bluebirds to the houses, but I don’t run them off, they need a home too. Sometimes we have a pair of broad wing hawks nesting in the woods and they screech and soar constantly. Lawd, I wish I could fly like that. The other day I was staring out the bathroom window at them and they were in the top of a huge poplar tree and all at once they both launched themselves and came down towards the house like a pair of Stuka dive bombers and at the last instant before they hit the window they swooped up screeching and were gone as if to say “we see you, Alan, so how about shutting the bathroom window blinds”.

The winter/spring transition produces a tidal wave of customers at home improvement stores and oh, how they rush home with new string trimmers, lawn mowers, sacks of fertilizer and grass seeds and mulch, and leaf blowers. Verily I say, the hills do ring with the roar of powered lawn equipments!

The winter/spring transition turns peoples’ minds to outdoor activities. I swear this year our canoe will go in the water again for the first time in a long time.

Finally, The poet T.S. Eliot pretty much hit the nail on the head regarding the shift from winter to spring and its trials, tribulations, and triumphs in his 1922 piece “The Waste Land”. Here’s my favorite part and I hope you like it too.

“April is the cruelest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing Memory and desire, stirring Dull roots with spring rain. Winter kept us warm, covering Earth in forgetful snow, feeding A little life with dried tubers. Summer surprised us, coming over the Starnbergersee With a shower of rain; we stopped in the colonnade, And went on in sunlight, into the Hofgarten, And drank coffee, and talked for an hour.”

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Letter to editor: During the current campaign season I have witnessed a number of candidates, their supporters as well as citizens at large comment on how bad Gaston County recruits business and how far behind we are. There are pledges that once elected, I'm going to lower taxes, increase employment and better fund education. Granted there are area's we can improve as well as get involved in such as retail and commercial development but it takes funding and most here don't want to hear about having to fund more. Many want to make more cuts in spending but if the truth be known, almost 75%-80% of our budget is mandated to us by the federal and state governments. Not an excuse, just a simple fact. I would like to point out with the information below some facts and figures that speak volumes about what Gaston County has accomplished and I think it worth the time to sit down and put it into words, all at once so our folks do know what is and what has been going on with regards to trying to keep in check the tax rate, bring more jobs which increase the tax base and better fund education. But remember, one candidate can't do a thing by him or her self. It takes a majority to work towards a consensus.

Many candidates have argued that there needs to be a new approach to economic development. Interestingly enough, those counties that they like to hold up the shining examples perform economic development the same way we do. Most of them are investing in County owned business parks and in some cases building their own spec buildings. They do this for the same reason we do, because this approach creates investment, property tax base, jobs and utility purchases.

Gaston County has supported new and innovative economic development projects such as The Villages at Cramerton Mills. The Gaston County Board of Commissioners supported the Town of Cramerton’s request to provide infrastructure funding for the project which will include a unique approach to creating an environmentally sustainable mixed use development of commercial, light industrial, office and residential uses.

Gaston County has partnered with the City of Gastonia to assist financially in the redevelopment of the Loray Mill.

The City of Gastonia and Gaston County partnered to assist with redevelopment of the former Gaston Mall. The development ensured we had a location for new retailers and the property remained economically viable. but we will do more.

The County developed a medical office park adjacent to the hospital. The park now has ten buildings and with more than 250,000 square feet of space. The park provides medical practices the opportunity to locate in a planned park adjacent to the hospital.

Since 1983, Gaston County has invested in infrastructure that has assisted in the development of more than 2,700

acres and the construction of more than 6,000,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space. These developments have been spread throughout the County, creating geographically broad employment opportunities.

We have not been left behind in business recruitment; in the last five years we have had almost 1,000,000 square feet of new space constructed representing almost $300 million of investment. In 2013, Gaston's Owens Corning was the largest manufacturing announcement in the region and fourth in North Carolina.

The Gastonia Technology Park is generally regarded as one of the premier business parks in the region. We have recruited a number of advanced manufacturing companies to locate in the park and it is a great example of government cooperation between Gaston County, the City of Gastonia and Electricities of North Carolina. In the Fall 2015 issue of Southern Business Review, the Gastonia Technology Park was selected as one of the four best small city business parks in North Carolina.

We partner with the Charlotte Regional Partnership to promote Gaston County to corporate location decision makers throughout the world.

Gaston County has recruited seven foreign firms to the County in the past five years. We have been able to take advantage of our location near Charlotte Douglas International Airport to win these projects.

For total employment growth from 2010 to 2014 Gaston County ranked 10th and from 2013 to 2014 Gaston County ranked 4th in North Carolina out of 100 counties.

From Third Quarter 2009 to Second Quarter 2014, Gaston’s average wage increased 9.6% while manufacturing’s average wage increased 23.9%.

The Gaston County Board of Commissioners funded a Public Private Site Development Initiative to plan for new retail, office and industrial sites in the County. This has helped landowners and municipalities including Cramerton, Cherryville, Gastonia and Lowell assess new development opportunities.

Gaston County developed a model to communicate the ROI (return on investment) on economic development incentives. This model showed a payback of approximately $1.40 for every $1.00 invested into economic development activities.

The Gaston County Board of Commissioners have provided financial assistance to construct a new Advanced Manufacturing Training Center with Gaston College. This will be a state of the art training facility to assist companies with retraining of existing workers and produce more technically trained workers required by the new facilities we are recruiting. This is a progressive effort that will move our training programs ahead of our competitors.

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In the Fall 2015 issue of Southern Business Review, the Gaston County EDC was selected as one of the four best economic development agencies in North Carolina.

Listed below are a few highlights of companies we have recruited: Owens Corning is completing construction of 190,000 square-foot facility at the Gastonia Technology Park. Gaston County competed with 200 other locations for this business and eventually won after almost a yearlong effort. They will hire a proximally 110 people and initially and plan to have up to 170 by 2020.

These are high-quality jobs that pay, on average, $65,000 per employee. This is almost $30,000 per employee more than the county average.

CTL Packaging, Spanish company, built in the Gastonia Technology Park in 2013 with an initial investment of $58 million and eventually plan to employ 110 people.

Lanxess announced their initial facility the Gastonia Technology Park in 2011.

They chose Gastonia over 35 other sites in five states including one that they already owned in Charleston, South Carolina. In 2015, they expanded the facility.

Daimler built a 311,000 square foot facility in Gastonia that is a companion facility to the Gastonia Parts Plant.

Tosaf is an Israeli company that manufactures custom resins. They are building a 100,000 square foot facility in Bessemer City.

REPI is an Italian manufacturer of plastic colorants. They built a new facility in the Gastonia Technology Park.

Aichele, a German manufacturer of rotary cutting devices, will open a new building in the Gastonia Technology Park this spring.

Dixon Valve is a global producer of couplings. The located in the Gastonia Technology Park in 2013 and expanded in 2015.

Dalton Dynamics, from Brazil, manufacturers specialty adhesives. They located in Gastonia.

Recruited Maistro investments to build a 50,000 square-foot building in the Gastonia Technology Park that will help the County recruit new companies.

The building is being built and financed with private money and the risk of selling and leasing the building is with the developer. They plan to build another spec building in the GTP after the first building leases or sells.

My hope is that this information will enlighten some as well as inform others.

My pledge to you and I paraphrase President Kennedy and it resonates a lot to me during this national debate we're witnessing, let's not do the Republican thing, not the Democrat thing but rather the right thing.

Tom Keigher Chairman, Gaston County Board of Commissioners 704-718-8747

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Carrol Trull to be inducted into Belmont Sports Hall of Fame

By Bobby Brown

This game started with the first shot made. The opposing player would have to shoot and make the same shot.

Whoever missed had to forfeit a “Letter in Horse”. The game continued until someone had forfeited all letters.”

Carrol developed his sports skills at this early beginning. He continued to improve as he played on the teams at Belmont High School. In this competitive arena he really improved and began in earnest his outstanding sports career. Trull was an athlete on the Belmont High School rosters who became known over the state for his superior skills in both football and basketball.

Overcoming the serious injuries of broken bones that delayed his playing career, Carrol was honored over the three years of 1954-56 by being named A Gastonia Gazette’s Football Lineman of the Week, a Belmont Banner Raider of the Week in both football and basketball, and was chosen by the conference coaches as an All Conference Team

The Belmont Sports Hall of Fame, at its 29th annual Induction Banquet on April 26t,h, will induct three fine athletes from the past. Carrol Trull, Ted Gaston, and Raymond Garrison.

This week this story will spotlight the first in a series of individual articles on these sport heroes of our past.

Carrol Trull takes the center stage this week as we shine the spotlight on him and his contributions to our sports history in the Belmont area. Carrol started his competitive play on the Climax Mill Village where he began to develop his playing skills in pickup games of football and basketball.

Carrol said, “We grew up and developed our playing skills in the backyard of “Hall of Fame” member, Dwight Frady. We called this playing area “Frady’s Arena”. We would usually divide up by height and age. Our favorite one on one game was “Horse”.

standout in both football and basketball.

By another vote of conference coaches, he was named to an All-State Basketball team. In the 1954-55-basketball season, Carrol was a team leader in points scored and set a new school single game scoring record of 30 points for his team.

He was named to the Greensboro Daily News All-State checklist for a threetouchdown pass reception game against Rutherfordton-Spindale. He continued his athletic pursuits at Wingate where he played on the college’s first football team.

Trull in recent years has lived in Gastonia but his ties to Belmont and the community have been filled with community service to the people of his hometown. The Belmont Sports Hall of Fame is indeed privileged to have Carrol as one of its 79 honored inductees.

Carrol Trull

MT. HOLLY GARDEN From page 1 All the work at the garden has been done by volunteers.

“It's been a labor of love,” Melanie said.

Besides being beautiful, the garden has also proved to be practical as well. Last growing season, over 1,200 pounds of vegetables from the garden was donated to the Community Relief Organization and Meals on Wheels. Local Girl Scouts have also used the garden as a project to earn merit badges.

This coming season, lots of special events

will take place at the garden including horticultural lessons, story time, and nutrition classes.

Overall, the garden has become a highlight of any downtown Mt. Holly experience.

“It's been better than we ever expected,” Melanie said.

For more information on purchasing commemorative pavers and upcoming events contact mthollycommunitygarden.com.

Friends of KBB accepting the Library presales for book sale flowers The Gaston County Friends of the Library will be having its annual book sale soon. Dates and times: Wednesday, April 20, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; Thursday, April 21, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm; Friday, April 22, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; Saturday, April 23, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The event is open to the public. New items every day. Free admission. For more information please call 704-868-2164, option 4.

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Show your Belmont pride while supporting "Keep Belmont Beautiful." KBB is accepting presales for a beautiful Belmont Bouquet of supertunians in varying shades of pink. Proceeds from these beautiful hanging baskets will fund a community shredding event. These beautiful flowers are $30 and will be available for pick-up at the Living History Day at Belmont's Historical Society on April 30th, from 10 am to 3 pm. For more information contact keepbelmontbeautiful@gmail.com or call 704-825-8587.

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B OB ’ S C AROLINA W EATHER April 7

High 61 Low 45

April 8

High 56 Low 39

April 10

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April 11

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Hard Freeze! Recall last week I warned of some cold weather in the distance--well it’s about here! By Saturday a strong cold front will be ushering in strong winds and much colder air, setting the stage for a hard freeze by Sunday morning. Temps will drop below freezing after midnight Saturday night and remain there until sunrise Sunday morning. Hopefully damage will be minimal and this could be our last freeze. Much warmer weather and showers returns later next week.

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MARINA From page 1 In addition to the riverfront property where the marina is.

The Dicksons also own the former textile mill and land across the road, meaning there's plenty of room for expansion.

With more and more people, including the Dicksons, seeing the Catawba River as a waterway to be enjoyed and cherished, the new marina fits right into that train of thought.

'This is such a beautiful setting,” Ann said.

“Belmont is such a wonderful place.”

For more information on the marina, call Ann Dickson is seen at one of the three docks she and husband Ralph own at the new 704-824-9079. marina they are building in East Belmont on the Catawba River. Photo by Alan Hodge

-cides sprayed on crops and the potential effect they had on peoples' health. One class of chemical Wilson is especially concerned about is glyphosate, a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide and an organophosphorus compound, specifically a phosphonate. It is used to kill weeds, especially annual broadleaf weeds and grasses that compete with crops.

“I read a lot of books and papers on the subject,” he said. “So I decided to build a multipurpose vehicle that could eliminate weeds without spraying.”

So, pairing his experience in building mechanical devices with a creative streak a mile wide, Wilson constructed a four wheel drive, remote control machine that looks like a scaled down go-kart armed with a set of rotating blades on the back. The machine is about three feet long and weighs around 15 pounds.

From page 1 “It will run between the row of crops and till the weeds,” Wilson said. “It has a quick change blade system for weeds or grass.”

Other features of the futuristic weed destroyer includes an electric motor for propulsion, soft knobby tires for traction on any terrain, shock absorbers, four wheel independent suspension, and a combination front bumper and carrying handle. The machine can go about 45mph.

“I am going to get my 9-yearold nephew help me get it set up for GPS guidance,” said Wilson. “This is a prototype so there are a few other bugs to work out.”

Wilson has been working on his project for about a year. He hopes one day to market it to farmers, but has a higher purpose for it than simply making money.

“I just want to save humanity,” he said.

Belmont Astronomy Club to meet What do Sirius, Alphard, and Regulus have in common? Besides being the brightest stars in their respective constellations, they are all characters in the Harry Potter series of books. Many of the names in the Harry Potter series are also the names of actual stars or constellations in the night sky.

Using the list compiled by Jane Houston Jones, Carole Holmberg, Planetarium Manager of the Settlemyre Planetarium at the Museum of York County in Rock Hill, will look at some of the objects that share names with the series, as well as how and when to observe them in the night sky.

Join us for a night of “edutainment,” where learning is fun! This free talk will be held at the Caravan Coffee Shop in Belmont on Thursday April 7 from 7-8pm and will be followed by free refreshments and mingling.

Prior to moving to Rock Hill in 2013, Carole was Planetarium Director at the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium in Fort Myers, Florida for 11 years.

With the range of objects, the talk will appeal to Harry Potter fans of all ages!

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Rita’s Family Restaurant 108 Beaty Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-2894

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

Sake Express 675 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-0400

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

Sammys Neighborhood Pub 25 S. Main St. Belmont NC 28012 (704) 825-4266

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Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-8611 Hardee’s 611 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3272 Joe’s Touch of Italy 503 S. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2805 Johnny B’s Pizza 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8900 KFC 6813 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8817 McDonalds 505 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9711 New China 6517 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1010 Old Stone Steak House 23 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9995 Papa John’s Pizza 6511 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4339 Peace-N-Hominy Q Shack 403 E. Catawba St. • Ste 200 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 464-7647 Peet’s Coffee & Tea 701 Hawley Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8885 Pizza Hut 685 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7335 Queens’ Seafood 1401 Armstrong Ford Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3332 Reach Out of The Box 360 Glen Arbor St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3446

Simonetti’s Pizza 6432 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704)825-5555 Southpoint Grill 1901 S. Point Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1043 String Bean The Fresh Market & Deli 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3636 Sub Corral Sandwich Shop 6831 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5466 Subway 610 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7827 Taxco Mexican Grill 6418 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2108 The Grill 682 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5179 Waffle House 603 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2177 Wendy’s 660 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3286 White Restaurant 417 Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3886 Wingstreet 685 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7335

Cramerton Asian Garden 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-8318 Georgios Restaurant 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-2220

Mayworth’s Public House 115 Center St. Cramerton, NC 28032 South Fork Deli 119-B Center St. Cramerton NC 28032

Dallas Clemmer’s Country Kitchen 1313 Old Dallas Rd. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-8384 Dallas Fresh Seafood Market 3110 Dallas/High Shoals Hwy Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 923-8223 Dallas Fish Box 1031 Lower Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-8930 Dairy Queen 108 College View Dr. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-5051 Domino’s Pizza 3130 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-7665 Double Dragon Chinese Restaurant 3130 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 923-8030 Jack In The Box 102 College View Dr. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9178 Just Cookin 1108 E. Main St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-7031 Long Creek Fish Fry 1425 Lower Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-3998 North Star Seafood 2150 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-7715 Peet’s Coffee & Tea 715 W. Trade St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-6791 Subway 3129 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-1001 Tavern On The Square 602 Queens Dr. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-5425 Tommy’s Drive In 2708 Gastonia Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9099 The Country Kitchen 116 E. Main St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9597

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Waffle House 1100 Dallas Cherryville Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9648

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

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Grits N Greens 125 N. Main St. Lowell NC 28098 704-879-4073 Hillbilly’s Barbeque & Steaks 720 McAdenville Rd. Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 824-8838

McAdenville Little Village Restaurant 129 Main St. McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 824-3624

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

Christy’s Place 1015 W Catawba St Mt Holly NC 28120 704-827-2411 Sake Express Inc. of Mount Holly 349 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-4819

Stanley Bojangles 541 N. 27 W. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-4532 China Garden 190 E. Dallas Rd. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-8788 Friendly’s Of Stanley 119 N. Main St. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-7088 Gus’s Sir Beef Restaurant 106 Mariposa Rd. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988 Hunan To Go 509 S. Hwy 27 Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988 Niko’s Grill 124 N. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1311 Red Burrito 441 N. 27 West Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1221 Subway 107 E. Dallas Rd. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-7350 Woodshed Restaurant 212 S. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1030

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Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and CremaStanley- Charles “Charlie” tion Service, 2916 Union Edward “Eddie” Simmons, 64 Road, Gastonia 704- 864-5144 passed away on March 28th at is serving the Family. his residence surrounded by his loving family. He fought a good fight with lung and brain cancer.

Visitation for family and Lexington NC- Gladys friends was Wednesday, Huffman Brinkley, 77, of March 30th from 6:00 p.m. Lexington NC, died Friday, – 8:00 p.m. at Community April 1, 2016, at Hinkle HosBaptist Church, 823 Dallas pice House in Lexington.

Stanley Highway, Dallas, NC. The funeral was held on Funeral service was held Monday April 4 at Freedom Thursday, March 31st at 3:00 Missionary Baptist Church p.m. at Community Baptist in Lexington, where she atChurch with Pastor Matt Sea- tended. Burial followed in gle officiating.

Forest Hill Memorial Park in Interment followed at Lexington.

Hillcrest Gardens, Cherry 4 Mrs. Brinkley was born section with Military honors June 26, 1938, in Cabarrus by the Gaston County Honor County to James Huffman Guard. and Annie Ruth Holloway Condolences may be Huffman. She worked at Burlmade to www.withersand- ington Industries as a spinning

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Surviving are sons Ralph Lee Brinkley Jr. and wife Saprina of Lexington; Rickey Brinkley and wife Wendy of Benson; daughter Laura Lilly and husband Scott of Mount Holly; grandchildren Aleigha, Layla, Saprina, Ralph, Jacineth, Elizabeth, Gerald, Taylor, Evan, Ethan, Ryley, Haley, Morgan and Nathan; brothers Larry Wayne Huffman and wife Rita of Tyro, Tommy Huffman and wife Jan of Booneville and JR Huffman of Lexington; and sister Barbara Sue Norman and husband Curtis of Lexington.

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Our inner self renewed In exuberance, I often exclaim the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is within and guiding us. By response, the people often give me a grave, glazed over look. “If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.” Romans 8:11 ESV. That kind of news makes me want to jump a few pews! So, why does it seem some do not share in this excitement?

Stephen W. Smith in Soul Custody: Choosing to Care for the One and Only You, says “What I notice today, though, is that there is far more Rev. Angela Pleasants First United talk about our ruin than about our glory.” (pg. 126 Soul Custody).

God created humanity in his image. He breathed his breath into Methodist Church, man, and he became a living soul. And, now his Spirit indwells us, and Mount Holly we are an empowered soul. But, we talk more about our aging, ailing bodies rather than our growing powerful spirit. “So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.” II Corinthians 4:16 ESV. Paul compares our outer shell to jars of clay. This shell is frail and prone to weakness. But, we cannot focus solely on the external to the neglect of our internal. The inner is the place where the Spirit of God dwells. The power of the Spirit life that now resides within a believer enables us to be sure of our future resurrection. Yes, our physical body will go through physical death, but the Spirit of life who raised Jesus from the dead guarantees that our final destination is not the grave. God’s Spirit indwelling us is to show his power by overcoming our weaknesses, even death itself. We are renewed day by day when we draw near to God for strength and growth.

So, instead of focusing on our ruin and weaknesses, focus on God’s glory and the power of his Spirit. This Spirit dwelling in us is news to jump a few pews over.

Simple Faith Quartet from Asheville NC is a Southern Gospel group and will be the featured artist at Lowesville Gospel Concerts/Living Word Ministries – 1062 South Hwy 16 – Lowesville NC, on Saturday April 9 at 6:00 PM. There will not be an admission price, however a freewill offering will be received. The church is located 1.8 miles south of intersection hwy 73 & 16 business. Contact Carroll Cooke 704-618-9762 with any questions. Southern Gospel every 2nd Saturday and Bluegrass every 4th. Check the schedule at www. gospelgigs.com/lowesvilleconcerts Carroll Cooke photo

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First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

Morningside Church 711 Morningside Dr.

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521 First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855 Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

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Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596 Mt. Holly Noles Baptist Church Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-2013 Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness 406 Scott St. 704-827-8201

New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993 Westview Presbyterian Church 1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

Community Christian Fellowship 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

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

Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

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

Harvest Time Church of God 707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

Burge Memorial Methodist Church 312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

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St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

CBC-Memorial Apostolic 230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

Springfield Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-820-0193

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

Bethel Baptist Church NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

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Tri-County Animal Rescue Belmont Police Department is investigating property damage to a newly installed basketball goal at Reid Park March 20th. If you have any information about this crime please contact Belmont Police Department 704-825-3792 or Gaston County Crime Stoppers 704-861-8000.

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Pet Of The Week This week Tri-County Animal Rescue is featuring Owen. Owen is mostly English Bulldog with just a smidgen of Beagle tossed in for a little variety. He is 5 years old and will require an experienced pet owner with no small children. Owen has issues with food aggression but can be controlled. He is a fun guy as long as there is no food involved. Owen plays well with other dogs. He is neutered and current on vaccines. Owen weighs about 45-50 pounds.

Bullheaded and determined, the English Bulldog can be very persistent. They do not give up easily. A lot of human attention is required for the breed's happiness. Some English Bulldogs can be a bit dominating and need an owner who knows how to display strong leadership and understands alpha canine behavior. A Bulldog who understands its place in the human pack is nice to, and reliable with all people. This breed is good with other family pets, but some can be combative with strange dogs if they do not see themselves as followers in their pack. When Bulldogs are young, they are full of energy, but slow down as they get older.

Bulldogs that display guarding behaviors, such as guarding furniture, food, toys, or other spots in the house, or that are dog aggressive do not have humans who are being the dog's pack leader. This behavior only happens when dogs are allowed to take over. These behaviors can be corrected when the owners start displaying the proper leadership. Dogs that feel they need to run the home are not as happy as dogs that know they are human followers, as it is very stressful for a dog to need to keep "his" humans in line.

Tri-County will be available this weekend at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard on Friday from 6-9 pm, Saturday from noon-6 pm and Sunday from 2-5 pm.

Running vs. Walking: Which Is Healthier?

CaroMont Health story It’s a debate that’s centuries old: is running or walking better for your health?

While both running and walking have a plethora of benefits—increased blood flow; reduced risk of hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes; and improved cardiovascular health—they each have pros and cons, too. Defining your goals will help you decide if running or walking is better for you.

Runner’s knee and other ailments"Walking is great if your ultimate goal is general overall health plus quality and longevity of life,” says Debbie Bellenger, CaroMont’s Wellness Program Director.

There’s no denying that running is harder on your body than walking, from cardiac effort to impact on your joints and bones.

This can result in injuries like runner’s knee, a condition of irritation where the kneecap rests on the thighbone and causes pain.

Limits- The key to any exercise regimenis appropriate recovery. Whether you’ve been training for a 5K—like CaroMont’s Community Challenge coming up in May—to a full marathon, running or walking, it’s important to allow your body sufficient time to recover after race day to avoid any long-term risks.Running or walking is better for your health than doing neither, whatever your health goals are. Moderate exercise is a cornerstone of

a healthy lifestyle. But “moderate” is a key word: don’t overdo it. Regularly pushing your body well beyond its limits can result in injury and illness, regardless of your pace.

Weight loss- Studies show that runners burn 2.5 times more calories than walkers given the same amount of time. But walkers often don’t tire as easily, enabling them to exercise for longer stretches, and the increased duration may help make up for any caloric deficits. On the other hand, some studies suggest running can additionally suppress appetite. A large study conducted at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, Calif., concluded that if weight loss is your No. 1 goal, running (combined with a healthy diet) is the best way to go.

Social time- Running and walking are both great activities to do with friends and family. Walking naturally allows for a more relaxed social time. However, running with a friend can be a great bonding experience and can provide the perfect pick-me-up when you’re in need of some extra motivation to stay on track.

Enjoying the great outdoors - Whether you prefer a brisk jog or a leisurely stroll, these exercises are great ways to get outside and get some fresh air.Consider switching up your route to visit different parks, trails or areas around town for a change in scenery.

Reducing chronic disease risk- Studies

have shown that both walking and running can help youreduce your overall risk for a chronic disease, such as heart disease, diabetes or even some forms of cancer. If you are currently battling a chronic disease, exercise can provide important health benefits for you as well. However, it is important to talk to your doctor first about what exercises are safe and any precautions you should take.

The bottom line? Running and walking are two excellent ways to stay in shape, but the benefits will differ from person to person. If overall health is top of your priorities list, a brisk, daily walk is a great way to achieve your goals. If weight loss is your primary concern, but you’re new to running, Couch to 5K is a great nine-week training program that empowers even the most novice athletes to walk or run a race, starting with a gentle introduction to get the body moving. And the good news is there’s plenty of time to begin your training plan ahead of CaroMont’s Community Challenge on May 14. There’s even group training to keep you inspired and motivated to move forward.

For more information about the CaroMont Community Challenge, visit www. caromontcommunitychallenge.com or contact Meghan Marr at meghan.marr@ caromonthealth.org.

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Mt. Holly Historical Society programs On April 26th the MHHS Monthly Program will be "History of the Mt. Holly Police Department".

Sgt. Mark Walls will be the guest speaker and will be talking about a variety of historical facts regarding the Mt. Holly Police Department. Admission: Free. Location: 131 S. Main Street, Mt. Holly.

Check out the April Monthly Program Facebook Event and invite anyone who might be interested in this program. https://www.facebook.com/events/859243937531859/.

Community Foundation Run 2016 Once again we MHHS will be participating in the Community Foundation Run to help raise money for the organization. Visit website http://www.cfgaston.org/Learn/CommunityFoundationRun.aspx to make a donation to the Mount Holly Historical Society. The funds raised from this event will help bring Mt. Holly's history to life through wonderful exhibits.

Also, visit Community Foundation Gaston County Facebook and search for the Photo Challenge 2016. All you have to do is like their page and vote on the MHHS photo by April 15, 2016.

The winner will win $250 for their organization. https://www.facebook.com/Community-Foundation-of-Gaston-CountyInc-141869432578494/app/292725327421649/ Mount Holly Historical Society New Exhibit On Sunday, March 13th at the Founders Day Program MHHS unveiled the "Daily Life" exhibit. Feel free to stop by any Saturday from 10AM- 1PM to see this wonderful new exhibit.

Daniel definitely wasn’t Italian

The Gaston YMCA will be having a North Carolina Mountain College Tour. This is a great opportunity for teens, ages 13 - 18, visit college campuses and be exposed to higher education.

The teens will visit Western Carolina, University of North Carolina Asheville, and Appalachian.

This is the YMCA's second college tour. The first was to the Triangle. Trip Dates: April 23 – 24.

Registration Deadline - April 9 Cost: $40 for Y Members, $60 for Nonmembers. Register at the YMCA front desk.

More information online . gastonymca.org Contact Matt Lewis mlewis@gastonymca.org or 704.824.1131 Gaston YMCA photo

DSBG unveils details of all new 2016 exhibition

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and partners are preparing for the Garden's next original exhibition opening this spring on April 30. Wee Houses: Places We Play is a unique collection of playhouses, tree houses, and forts that are designed and constructed locally for installation in the Garden.

Playhouses, forts, and treehouses evoke memories of escaping outdoors to explore, dream, and play. As children we spend hours inventing and creating worlds of our own imagination in the fresh air. As adults we find the same pleasures in tiny houses, scaled-up treehouses, and unique spaces that connect us with nature and return us to a world of imagination and adventure.

Wee Houses: Places We Play is an interactive exhibition by local creatives to celebrate the places we play.

The very first Wee House, a teepee appropriately named the WeePee, was installed in the Garden's Orchid Conservatory and the structure was both designed and built by the Garden's staff. The WeePee stands 8 feet tall and is composed of natural materials including bamboo, leaves, and more.

Multiple other original play structures will be installed throughout April, although the structures will not be open to the public until the exhibition opening on April 30. The Garden has partnered with designers and builders including: UNC Charlotte School of Architecture, Central Piedmont Community College Architectural Technology program, Schneider Tree Care, W. Gary Smith Design, Rodgers Builders, Luis Tochiki of LTArchitecture, flux DESIGN, Scott Lucas Construction, architect Nicholas Senske, Cordwood Construction Resources, Crowder Construction Institute/Construction Management, Farris Fab & Machine Co., J. Barwick Construction, and Scott Mauney Builders.

Wee Houses: Places We Play will be introduced to the public with an opening event held April 30 and May 1. Other events will be held throughout the exhibit including a Cordwood Workshop on May 20-21 in which participants will learn cordwood construction and assist with the construction of the Garden's own Cordwood Hut that will open to the public on May 22. A Tiny House Rally will be held Sept. 10-11. The Garden will also host Homeschool Days (May 31 and June 14), Garden Adventure Summer Camps, and school programs inspired by the exhibit.

For more information on these events and others, visit www.dsbg.org.

Wee Houses: Places We Play will be on display from April 30 through September 18 during which the Garden will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursdays. General admission applies and admission is free for Garden members, $12.95 for adults, $11.95 for seniors 60+, and $6.95 for children 2-12.

The exhibition is presented by PNC Bank and sponsored by Visit Gaston, Bissell, Rodgers Builders, McLean Waterfront Custom Builders, and WBTV. In-kind sponsors include Microfarm Organic Gardens and Blue Max Materials.

I grew up with two versions of the “Four Food Groups”. The one taught in schools included: 1) Bread, potatoes, rice; 2) Fruits and vegetables; 3) Meat, fish, eggs and 4) Milk and dairy foods. My four food groups were different.

Being Italian, my grandmother taught us her version of the “Four Food Groups”. They consisted of 1) Meatballs; 2) Sausage; 3) cheese (mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan) and 4) Lasagna. Notice, it included meat, cheese, and pasta.

You can imagine my dismay when a co-worker challenged me to go on the Daniel diet for the Christian season of Lent. It is taken from the Bible story when he refuses to eat the King’s food. The King allows him to eat his food while his subjects eat the King’s food.

When it is obvious that Daniel is in better shape than the King’s people, everyone eats this healthy diet.

A year ago, I gave up artificially sweetened beverages for Lent. It was harder than I thought because I drank a lot of it. For the first three weeks, I was like an alcoholic going through detox. I drank water and missed my sweetened beverage. After a few weeks, I no longer missed it. When Lent was over, I continued drinking

water and still do to this day.

The Daniel diet asked me to give up everything that was Italian. There was no sausage, no meatballs, and no cheese. I found myself going back to my childhood eating what my family called, “Depression Era” meals (my parents grew up in the Depression). Not wanting to deprive my wife of this “fast”, I convinced her to join me. What did we eat? Lentils and salad.

Did I say “Lentils”? Yes, more lentils than I want to admit.

By day five, I missed chicken. My wife missed cheese. We did a 10 day Daniel diet and were proud we achieved that. We decided to do the Daniel diet Monday – Friday and “cheat” on the weekend. I found that when I ate meat and cheese on the weekend, it wasn’t as satisfying as the anticipation of eating it.

There were other things I gave up for Lent. They weren’t cake and cookies as I did when I was a kid.

I gave up living in the past. I stopped scratching old wounds and hurts. I don’t wonder what I could have done differently if I had the chance to do it all over again. It’s in the past and I can’t change that.

I gave up playing the victim.

I realize when bad things happened to me, God didn’t say,

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“Wow- didn’t see that coming.” I believe God is working all things together for my good, even when it was going bad.

I worked on being grateful.

It’s hard to be negative when you are thanking God for waking you up and giving you another chance at life.

I worked on my procrastination. I took on home repair projects I’ve avoided for years.

When I tackled them, they weren’t as difficult as I was afraid they would be.

I took on smiling more. I knew that my mood, good or bad affects the people I lead.

I learned to reconnect with one of my passions – great music. I heard a band with brass instruments. It resonated deeply within me.

Whether or not we are in the church season of Lent, we should strive to become a better person. Give up those destructive habits that keep us from becoming all that God would have us to be while taking on those things that make us a better person.

Be Happy Today

By Glenn Mollette Life is lived once. Be happy. What should you be doing today? What do you want to be doing today?

Where should you be today? Where do you want to be today?

An old friend who recently died said, "Do what you enjoy."

Life is not only about our gratification. We have family members and work associates who are impacted by our decisions. To totally go off the wall and make decisions that are only about us is careless.

To never make decisions that are about us is stupid.

Another dying friend recently told his Facebook followers to pursue life and go for whatever dreams or goals they had in life. While he had pursued many of his I also got the message that he had unfinished business or dreams that he had cast aside and never pursued.

Don't live your life with regrets. Get in the game and enjoy whatever time you have to play the game.

Or, get on the road and enjoy the scenery along the way. Life for many people is watching life go by.

We watch others live on television. We watch others at sporting events. We sit on the sofa and vegetate, get depressed, eat too much, get fat and then need drugs to get us through the day.

Life is for living. We weren't created to watch life go by. Life was never intended to be a non-active existence.

Today get up and do something and do it a lot. As long as it's legal, moral and healthy what do you have to lose? Don't spend a lot of time asking others what you should be doing. They really don't know your heart. Ask yourself, talk to God about it and then move forward with living and be happy.

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Holy Angels Executive Leadership Team and the CARF auditors are seen during the auditor's visit.

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Holy Angels receives 3 year national accreditation “For six decades, Holy Angels has been committed to providing the highest level of services possible for the children and adults they serve”, wrote a member of the carf international survey team. The staff members and board of directors are recognized for their efforts in pursuit of international accreditation.

Regina Moody, President/CEO, announced that Holy Angels has earned a three-year accreditation by CARF International (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities). This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization and shows the organization’s substantial conformance to the CARF standards. This is Holy Angels third CARF survey.

The two-member survey team spent three days observing in the community group homes, Cherubs Café & Cherubs Candy Bouquet, the Morrow Center, LifeChoices and the five ICF (Intermediate Care Facilities) group homes and reviewed records, and policy and procedure manuals. They took time to interview board members, residents, staff and parents. They noted, “Holy Angels administration and staff have a strong commitment in providing well-planned and equipped facilities that provide an accessible place for services.”

President/CEO Regina Moody stated, “It is

truly affirming when professionals in the field of developmental disabilities, each having more than 30 years knowledge, sees and experiences the spirit and care of our staff for our residents and their families.”

An organization receiving a Three-Year Accreditation has put itself through a rigorous peer review process and has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site visit that its programs and services are of the highest quality, measurable and accountable.

CARF is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process that centers on enhancing the lives of the persons served.

Holy Angels was founded in 1955 by the Sisters of Mercy. The private, nonprofit corporation located in Belmont, NC, provides residential services and innovative programs for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities, many with delicate medical conditions.

Programs include the Morrow Center, four Community Group Homes, five ICF group homes, Great Adventures, Camp Hope and Cherubs Café & Cherubs Candy Bouquets in downtown Belmont and LifeChoices and Cherubs Market in Cramerton.

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R.J. Schrift Private Asset Management turned a large part of Belmont green Thursday, March 17, 2016, with a St. Patrick’s Day theme for its grand opening celebration and Chamber networking event at 27 Catawba Street. Irish food and drink and lots of green decor and costumes made the reception, which took place under a large tent in the parking lot, both fun and profitable for the huge crowd of Chamber members and friends who made valuable business connections. It was a joint event of the Montcross Area and Gaston Regional chambers of commerce. Host Ryan Schrift, with his wife Andrea and their infant son Ollie, cut a ribbon formally opening the new office location, conducted office tours and presented prizes to lucky guests.

R.J. Schrift Private Asset Management is an independent financial planning and investment advisory firm. For more information on the business, call 704.461.8847, or visit www.rjschrift. com.

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The new Mt. Holly fire department trucks have received their final paint jobs and are nearly ready for delivery in a few weeks. They are the first new trucks the department has had since 2002.

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Spring is the time for art at Gaston College

Several new members and first-time visitors got a warm reception and a taste of how the Montcross Area Chamber enjoys “Making Business Fun” at the Network After Work reception hosted by Carother’s Funeral Home in their beautiful year-old facility on Williamsburg Drive in Gastonia. Carothers and Hillcrest Gardens General Manager Cheryl Godbout and her team went the extra mile on food, beverages, door prizes and hospitality, Networking receptions are scheduled at least once each month at a member location to provide opportunities to make business connections and learn about other businesses. In the center of the photo are Carothers representatives (from left) April Jackson, Tom Barnes, Cheryl Godbout and Guy Fleming.

Representing the Chamber are (at right) Board Chair-Elect Bill Ingram of Wells Fargo Bank and (at left) President Ted Hall.

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Art will abound at Gaston College this spring. The art department has an active schedule of exhibits and shows on the College’s Dallas campus. All of the events are free and open to the public.

April 11 to April 13: The Gaston College Texture & Tones Arts Festival is a three-day arts event on the Dallas Campus. It showcases performing and visual arts, and guest artists are featured.

The event culminates in the Gaston’s Got Talent show at the Myers Center Café on Wednesday, April 13, from

The pantries at Belmont Community Organization and the SOCKS organization were replenished recently when Belmont Rotarians concluded “90 Days of Giving” in celebration of the civic club’s 90th anniversary. Over the past three months, club members collected household products most often needed by those helped through the local ministries. When brought together, the supplies filled both staircases in the lobby of Stowe Manor. SOCKS Board Chair Paula Self and volunteer John McDermid and BCO Board Chair Adrian Miller accepted the donations and thanked club members. In the group photo, Jennifer Grant is front and center, right under the balloons. Adrian Miller, representing BCO, is to her left, and to her right are SOCKS representatives Paula Self, who is chair of the SOCKS Board, and John McDermid. Belmont Rotary Club members are gathered around holding some of the products they donated.

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11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Gaston College Texture & Tones Arts Committee also lends its support to the following events: April 11 to May 10: The Gaston College Juried Student Art Exhibition showcases artwork by Gaston College art students. The exhibition will be on display at the Beam Gallery. Artists’ introductions and awards will be announced at 2:30 p.m. during the Reception and SGA Awards Presentation on April 11. The presentation runs from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Beam Gallery.

Artists and their awards will also be acknowledged during the Gaston’s Got Talent show in the Myers Center Café on Wednesday, April 13.

April 11 to May 13: The Leah Mulligan Cabinum Collaborative Show features artwork created by Cabinum, known for immersive multimedia presentations, and Gaston College art students.

The exhibition, which will be at the Rauch Gallery, is part of the Gaston College Art Department Visiting Artist Series. An artists’ reception takes place at the Rauch Gal-

lery on Tuesday, April 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with artists’ introductions at 6:15 p.m.

Tuesday, April 12: The Morris Library will host an artist talk with Gregbo Watson, a professional artist and comic illustrator whose work reflects his twisted imagination and dark sense of humor. He has worked on projects for Marvel Comics, Zenescope Entertainment, and Upper Deck, among others. Watson’s talk, presented in the Second Floor Open Space at Morris Library, runs from 11:00 a.m. to noon, and a question and answer period follows.

April 15 to May 14: “True Blue,” the 7th Annual Color Show, features artwork created by North Carolina and South Carolina artists. Part of the Gaston County History & Art Museum and Gaston College Art Club Collaborative Series, this exhibition is on display at the Gaston County History and Art Museum’s Anne Bigger Furr Learning Station. A reception takes place at the museum on Friday, April 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Scholarships make it possible for students to visit Germany The two weeks they’ll spend in Germany this summer could be the beginning of lifelong friendships.

At least, that’s the hope of the German Language and Culture Foundation, which for the eighth year in a row has funded scholarships for Gaston County students to study in Gastonia’s sister city of Gotha, Germany.

This year, the foundation’s $12,500 donation will allow 10 students from Forestview and Ashbrook, plus a Gaston Day School student, to travel to Gotha.

The trip will help students build their German language skills, but the relationships they form are what truly matters, said foundation president Brigitte Hartenstein at the scholarship presentation ceremony, held Monday at Forestview High School.

“You are building the foundation for democracy without borders… we will tear down walls with this kind of friendship,” Hartenstein said.

Taking God’s Word to Honduras During the week of March 4-11, Gaston Christian high school teacher Mark Moore, three high school students (Laura Littlejohn, Shane McNiff, Savannah Witt), and two GCHS parents (Dr. Tom McNiff, Ty Witt) joined with others from Louder than Words Ministries on a backpacking mission trip through the mountains of western Honduras. These students hiked to five different Lenca villages, sharing the Gospel and distributing Operation Christmas Child boxes to the children. Savannah Witt shared about the impact that these missions trips have had on her: “Honduras means so much to me that I lack the words to describe how the backpacking trip has affected my faith and life. The Hondurans have taught me so much about living a life to serve God, and I hope to return as many times as possible.” Mark Moore is the executive director of Louder than Words, the ministry that coordinates these mission trip opportunities for our students.

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Gaston Day School Sister Cities winners Sister Cities International aims to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation – one individual, one community at a time. This year’s theme, “Peace through People,” will commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Sister Cities International by celebrating 60 years of global citizen action and impact while looking ahead toward a better future where the world’s citizens can come together and find common ground, prosperity, and peace.

When President Eisenhower founded Sister Cities International in 1956, he stated that, “If we are going to take advantage of the assumption that all people want peace, then the problem is for people to get together and to leap governments – if necessary to evade governments – to work out not one method but thousands of methods by which people can gradually learn a little bit more of each other.” Photographers are encouraged to draw inspiration from Eisenhower’s words and present their vision of how people-to-people exchanges and citizen diplomacy build peace in their communities.

Gaston Day School photo Gastonia Sister Cities will award the following Gaston Day School students-First Place $75, Robert Geraghty; Second Place $50 Lily Song. Kristen Mitchell, HM; Bailey Roca, HM. Their art will be on display at the Gaston County Public Library on Garrison Blvd.

“You are building the foundation for democracy without borders… we will tear down walls with this kind of friendship,” Hartenstein said.

Fisher Stines, a Forestview student who took the trip last year, agreed. “The most important thing is the friendships you gain,” Stines told this year’s scholarship recipients. He said he’s still in touch with friends he made in Germany last summer, and is planning a trip to visit again this year.

Nikolaus Bednarz also spoke of the value of cross-cultural friendships. A Gotha native, Bednarz visited Gastonia on a summer trip in 2013. He found the experience so valuable, he returned to live as an exchange student this year. “I love Forestview and all the classes I take,” Bednarz said.

Forestview has a strong German language program thanks to these scholarships, said teacher Sabine Schmid-Rankin. In addition to their language skills, students gain cultural understanding and the opportunity for future educational and career opportunities.

Students who went to Germany last year are taking the AP Exam this year.

“I know they’re going to do well because of this experience,” Schmid-Rankin said.

Ashbrook High School student Josh Bartlett is one of the scholarship winners. He thanked Hartenstein and other program supporters, including Gastonia City Councilman James Gallagher, Sister Cities Program Coordinator Juliann Lehman, and Board of Education member Lee Dedmon, all of whom attended the scholarship ceremony.

“This trip is truly an amazing opportunity for us. We’re going to gain so much more learning than the classroom would ever offer,” Bartlett said.

Student scholarship winners are, from Ashbrook High School, Catalina Aguero, Josh Bartlett Dia Ray, Amelia Taylor and Jacob Towne; from Forestview High School, Cory Lineberger, Tricia Levi, Braden Oak, William Roberts and Savannah Silver.

Belmont Abbey College, Congressman McHenry announce internship Belmont Abbey College and alum Congressman Patrick McHenry have announced the creation of the Capitol & Carolina Internship. This new internship program aims to provide Belmont Abbey students with the opportunity to intern in both McHenry’s Washington, D.C. and Gastonia offices. The internship program will begin this summer. The internship promises to be an excellent way for students to prepare for a career in public service.

“Having spent time as a Congressional intern, I know firsthand how the experience can shape one’s interest in public policy and service to our nation,” said Congressman McHenry.

“The opportunity to extend this same experience to current

and future students at my alma mater is a truly great honor. I’d like to thank Dr. Thierfelder, Dr. Williams, and everyone at the Abbey for making it possible.”

“There’s always a key local/national dynamic in Congress as representatives attend to both the needs of their district and the issues facing the country. By combining service in DC and here in the district, this program lets our Abbey students experience that dynamic first-hand in a truly unique way,” said Dr. David Williams, Belmont Abbey College Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty. “They’ll have both the academic knowledge and the lived experience of public service to learn from. We’re very grateful to Cong. McHenry

for the opportunity!”

Congressman McHenry and Belmont Abbey College will award the Capitol & Carolina internship to one person each year. The selected student will spend approximately 13 weeks in Washington D.C from the end of May until early August.

The congressman’s office will provide a stipend to help defray the cost of living in Washington D.C. for the duration, and Belmont Abbey will waive tuition charges for the internship.

The selected student will then intern in McHenry’s Gastonia office for the fall term. Interested students will complete an application and essay which a panel made up of Belmont Abbey staff, and a representative from the Congressman’s office will review. The Capitol & Carolina internship is exclusive to Belmont Abbey College.

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NC Senator Kathy Harrington (3rd from left) visited Holbrook Middle School in Lowell recently to interview students about National No One Eats Alone Day, a national campaign to end social isolation in our schools. School officials and students alike were honored to have her visit.

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Hawks Nest Intermediate collects items for Family Promise of Gaston County Fifth graders at Hawks Nest Intermediate School recently planned and organized a canned food and stuffed animal drive, collecting 96 cans of food and 136 stuffed animals for Family Promise of Gaston County, which serves homeless families in the area. “We just wanted to help kids,� said Makayla Wamsley, one of the four girls who organized the drive.

She and her friends Kendal McJunkins, A’ja Adams and Anna Grace Dickson decided to do something after learning about children in need. A discussion with school

counselor Alisa Wheeler helped them form a plan.

They asked Principal Mike Grimmer for permission to hold a school-wide collection, then set to work. The girls made posters, sent home requests for donations in the school newsletter and in the daily announcements over the intercom. “I was very impressed they took it upon themselves to create the idea and come to us and want to do it school-wide,� Wheeler said. “These girls are so kind and caring.�

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The Gaston County Board of Education received the following Good News for March 2016: Bessemer City High School won the first-ever Beta Bowl, a county-wide competition to collect canned goods for nonprofit organizations. The contest collected a total of 6,455 items. Forestview and North Gaston also participated in the competition.

The Bessemer City High School Student Leadership Academy hosted a Breakfast Talk that featured former Gastonia mayor Jennie Stultz as the guest speaker. Students learned about the leadership qualities important for a career in an elected office. The Leadership Academy is a group of students who meet weekly and serve as class representatives to discuss student-related matters and school events.

Ashbrook High School’s annual “Mr. Ashbrook� charity event raised $3,500 for Cancer Services of Gaston County. Participants also collected 475 cans of chicken noodle soup and bottles of Gatorade and $350 for the Levine Pediatric Cancer Center.

Ashbrook senior Caroline Bowyer won the Gastonia Noon Optimist Club’s essay contest and will advance to the district competition. Her essay focused on the theme, “Lead

by Example: Reality or Fiction.�

Ashbrook student Tyson Fortenberry won the 3-A state title in shot put at the North Carolina indoor track and field championship.

Ethan Boyd, a seventh grade student at Belmont Middle School, qualified to compete in the 2016 National Geographic State Bee. Susan Clark (Gardner Park Elementary and Holbrook Middle) was named the Gaston County School Nurse of the Year, and Marsha Beattie (Bessemer City High School) was named the Gaston County School Social Worker of the Year.

The following students won top awards at the UNC-Charlotte Regional Science and Engineering Fair and qualified for the state competition: Kayla Batchelor and Journey Brittain, Lowell; Jordan Abernathy, Belmont Middle; Mallory Alman, Mac Gallman and Cynthia Medina, Ashbrook; Kyle Rhodes, East Gaston; and Autumn Allen, Makayle Gentry, Amjad Hasan, Kaitlyn Marcengill and Rebecca Nixon, Stuart W. Cramer High School. Other award winners were Emmily Mobley, Belmont Middle, and Mackenzie Styles, East Gaston.

Two students won individual championships at the state high school wrestling tournament: Dalton Jenkins of Hunter Huss in the heavyweight class and Lathan Bumgarner of North Gaston in the 220-pound class.

W. A. Bess Elementary held its annual Valentine’s Day book dedication program with 231 books donated to the school library.

Media specialist Julie Shatterly coordinated this year’s program, which in 22 years has added more than 4,700 books to the school library.

W.A. Bess Elementary submitted 19 entries from fourth and fifth graders for the Heart Society of Gaston County’s Art for Heart 2016 contest. Art teacher Laura Farmer coordinated the entries.

Eighth graders at John Chavis Middle School participated in the fourth annual “I Love Dodgeball� challenge. Students collected Valentine cards and candy for Cherryville Elementary School students to show how much “Chavis CARES.� Then, they played the annual “teachers versus students� dodgeball tournament.

The Cherryville High School junior varsity cheerleading team won a state championship in the small non-tumbling category at the N.C. Cheerleading Coaches Association competition.

Cramerton Middle School honored Debbie Hall as the February Teacher of the Month and Carmen Wallace as the Staff Member of the Month.

Cramerton Middle eighth grader Chris Schiavoni was selected as the third chair saxophone player in the all-state band. In addition, the sixth and seventh grade choruses received four superior and two excellent ratings at the N.C. Solo and Small Ensemble Contest.

For the first time in school history, East Gaston High School was represented by multiple divers in the state championship.

Students Jordan Helms and Jacob Hawkins finished fifth and sixth in the boys’ competition, and Kyndal Knight won a silver medal in the girls’ competition.

East Gaston High School was selected to participate in the Google Expeditions Pioneer Program. Representatives from Google visited the school and brought the “Google Cardboard� virtual reality viewers to 20 different classes. Students at Mount Holly Middle School also participated in the program.

W.C. Friday Middle School’s small ensemble members Davis Pasour and Lauren Ruff received a superior rating at the N.C. Solo and Small Ensemble Contest.

Forestview High School had 37 students to attend the German Day program at UNCChapel Hill. The students were involved in various competitions related to the German language and culture. More than 550 students participated in the program, and the Forestview students won eight awards. Their teacher is Sabine Schmid-Rankin.

Gardner Park Elementary held its annual Cinderella Ball for the kindergarten classes.

Students came dressed as princes and princesses, danced and walked the red carpet to meet the queens (principal Jaime Wallace and assistant principal Caroline Black) and king (custodian Clarence Patterson).

Several student officers from the Highland School of Technology Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) club visited Rosewood Assisting Living in Gastonia to deliver Valentine’s care packages to the residents.

Highland senior Collin Hill earned merit scholarships from the following colleges and universities: Anderson College, Wofford, Wingate, Washington College, Campbell, Western Carolina, University of Tulsa, University of Alabama- Huntsville, Roanoke College, Queens University, Presbyterian College, Guilford College, and Furman University.

Highland student Lauren Jerzak received scholarships from Mars Hill University and Johnson and Wales University.

Students at Holbrook Middle School and Belmont Middle School participated in National No One Eats Alone Day, a lunchtime school event which seeks to reverse the trends of social isolation by asking students to engage in a simple act of kindness - making sure that no one is eating alone.

Holbrook Middle School hosted more than 40 individuals from local businesses to talk with students about their jobs during the school’s Career Day program.

New Hope Elementary hosted a “Wax Museum� program that featured fifth grade students dressed up as historical characters.

North Gaston High School junior Hope Ramsey was selected to participate in the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. She was chosen from the Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation and will join 1,600 students from across the country for a week-long summer enrichment experience in the nation’s capital.

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The Gaston County Board of Education recognized Allyson Costner of Bessemer City High (left) and Karigan McCurry (right) of Hunter Huss High, who were honored by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for their volunteerism and contributions to the community. Karigan was named the top winner in North Carolina for her work with a youth suicide prevention organization. She receives a $1,000 prize, an engraved medallion, and a trip to Washington, D.C. in May, where she will compete against other state finalists to be named one of America’s top youth volunteers. Allyson is one of six students chosen as a Distinguished Finalist for the state award. She has spent time volunteering at a local nursing home and organizing a greeting card campaign for the elderly.

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North Gaston High School had 10 of its 11 fall and winter sports teams qualify for the Scholar-Athlete Team recognition presented by the N.C. High School Athletic Association. The teams maintained a minimum 3.1 combined grade point average to receive the award. In addition, the conference champion volleyball team had all 10 athletes to qualify as individual scholar-athletes with a team grade point average of 3.925.

Pinewood Elementary hosted a schoolwide assembly that featured “Hugo the Hornet” with the Lowe’s Book Bus and the “Hugo’s House of Reading” presentation.

Pleasant Ridge Elementary media specialist Ann Davis coordinated the school’s first-ever Valentine’s Day book dedication program, which added 17 new books to the school library.

The South Point High School varsity and junior varsity concert bands were invited by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra to attend an open rehearsal at Belk Theater. The students received a backstage tour as well as instruction and coaching from the Orchestra’s professional musicians. School band director Tim Hamilton coordinated the visit.

The Springfield Elementary January character education award winners for showing good judgment were Aubree Parrott, Alex Rodriguez, Julia Riley, Bella Scott, Madison Poplin, Taylor Colvard, Sarah White, Sean McAulay, Victoria McLaughlin, Robert Scruggs, Brayden Usher, Aaron Zepeda, Dylan Hendrix, Payton Willis, Trace Thomas, Anala Garland, Caney Powell, Cadance

Beam, Elijah Chavis, Jayce Martin, Holden Shook, Hannah Payne, Brianna Keovongsa, Adrian Lambert, Kamryn Quill, Theresa Williams, Ian Litaker, Erin Dove, Devin Trite, Haverly Kohl, Isaiah Peeler, Jonathan Sigmon, Harrison Smith, Dillon Auten, Makayla Featherstone, Addie McCaw, Robert Curtis, Harley Chastain, Jayse Flood, Brianna Justice, Jaxson Marler, Jocelyn Hawkins, Alexis Lunsford, Noah Peeler, Joy Lynch, Grantlee Freeman, Blake Burgess and Thomas Dillow.

Stanley Middle students Nate Medici and Levi Summey placed first in the technology competition at the N.C. Junior Beta Convention in Greensboro. This is their second consecutive win at the state convention.

Stanley Middle students and staff collected $3,606.57 during the “Pennies for Patients” campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. In five years, the school has raised $22,922 for the organization.

Crocker Barker and Nick Valego, members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) club at Stuart W. Cramer High School, were awarded an $882 grant to provide food for students through the Backpack Weekend Food Program. Teens Changing Gaston County, a student-run philanthropy program, partnered with the Community Foundation of Gaston County and the YMCA to secure the grant.

The February “Do the Right Thing” award winners were Trinity Rochester, third grade, Carr Elementary; Emily Beatty, sixth grade, Bessemer City Middle; and Jaylen McCree, eleventh grade, Forestview High School.

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Banner-News Sports & School Happenings Abbey coach resigns

The Gaston County School choral department held their annual All County Middle School chorus concert on March 22 at Holbrook Middle School. Students were selected through a rehearsal process or nominated by their choral teacher.

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The Gaston County Board of Education recognized the Gaston County Education Foundation for their continued support of Gaston County Schools. In 20 years, the foundation has raised and provided Gaston County Schools with nearly $900,000. A good portion of the funds donated come from community and business partners that participate in the annual “Are You Smarter than a Gaston County Fifth Grader?” competition. The money raised during that event supports the Ron L. Ensley grant program, which every year funds creative projects by our teachers. Last year, the foundation gave out approximately $50,000 total to our classroom teachers through these grants.

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The Gaston County Board of Education recognized members of the Gastonia East Rotary at its March 21 meeting for providing a $20,000 donation toward the annual RoboGaston competition. RoboGaston is the showcase event for our district-wide robotics program. Each one of our elementary and middle schools has an after-school robotics club, and our student teams spend the year learning about math, science, engineering, and computer programming as they build, program and learn to drive their robots.

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Belmont Abbey College Athletic Director, Stephen Miss, announced last week the resignation of Men’s Basketball Head Coach Martin Unger, effective the end of spring semester.

“On behalf of the College, I wish to extend our appreciation and gratitude to Coach Unger for his dedicated service to the formation and development of our students over the course of his tenure,” said Miss. “Martin is a man of integrity, and we wish him and his family well in all future endeavors.”

“I’m proud of how hard we worked during my four years here at Belmont Abbey to improve every single day both on and off the court,” Unger said. “I believe we have built a foundation that will enable future success and am thankful to the Abbey for the opportunity I was afforded.” Going forward, Unger intends to remain in the coaching profession.

A national search for a new head men’s basketball coach will commence immediately, and Belmont Abbey College seeks to fill the opening as soon as possible. The ideal candidate will possess an authentic appreciation of the institution’s mission and character as a distinctively Catholic and Benedictine college as well as the ability to articulate a vision of sport as a means for developing virtue.

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East Gaston wins Gaston County Baseball Tournament

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The East Gaston Warriors went into the Gaston County baseball tournament hot. East Gaston had won their last four games. When the tournament was over the Warriors were even hotter. EG had taken on and defeated Huss, Cherryville and Ashbrook. The wins extended their winning streak to seven games. The Warriors also walked away with the tournament title.

Early in the year Warrior head coach Randy Sellers stressed the fact that to be competitive East Gaston would need to play team baseball. Every player would need to pitch in, carry his weight and play smart. The lessons are paying off. After a mediocre start East Gaston is now 9-4.

The general overview East Gaston is employing is simple and effective. Coach Sellers thinks every team member is doing what he can for the team.

“We are playing more team based baseball,” Sellers said.

“People are accepting their roles.”

Sellers believes that when things get tough everyone looks out for each other. That sense of teamwork helps things fall in line.

“We are not panicking,” Sellers said. “Good things are happening. Everyone is pulling for each other, encouraging each other. Even me.”

East Gaston opened the tournament against Hunter Huss.

Right from the opening pitch Jordan Helms took the mound and went to work, Backed by a tough defense, Helms pitched a no hitter to get East Gaston pointed in the right direction with a big 7-0 win.

In summarizing the game coach Sellers believed that Helms took it one pitch at a time.

“He just tried to throw strikes,” Sellers added. “He let the defense work behind him. He has done this all year.”

Up next was a match-up against a tough Cherryville team.

The Ironmen took the game the distance.

Josh Benfield pitched hard. He was never taken out. He did what he needed to do to limit the Cherryville offense.

“Benfield had a complete game,” Sellers said. “Eight innings against Cherryville.”

The Warriors had 9 hits during the game and out paced Cherryville’s 6 hits. Going into the 8th inning the score was tied 2-2. When Caleb Hager went to the plate he altered the game. Hager singled to right field. That was the hit the War-

riors needed.

“Caleb Hager drove in the winning run against Cherryville in the bottom of the 8th inning.” Sellers said.

Hager’s RBI pushed home Tyler Hannifin to give EG the 3-2 win. Hager had a solid tournament. He backed up Helms as the catcher for the Huss no hitter. Hager also led the tournament with the highest batting average.

The Warriors faced off against Ashbrook in the title game.

East Gaston beat Ashbrook 4-3 behind 10 hits and a mistake free defensive effort.

Kyle Truett did most of the pitching for EG. Truett pitched 4 inning. Nash Jamison relieved Truett in the 5th. Jamison fanned 7 batters in 3 innings of play.

For East Gaston this was the 5th time the Warriors took the spring title. Sellers was the EG coach for two of those wins.

His second title in 10 years.

The Warriors fared rather well in post tournament honors.

Luke Murphy and Tyler Hannifin made the all tournament team.

MVP honors went to Josh Benfield. In this tournament Benfield did it all. He pitched, played 3rd base and did a solid job at the plate.

This week the Warriors will get back to the conference schedule with games against Cramer and Forestview.

Criterium bike race returning to Belmont The City of Belmont and the Downtown Belmont Development Association are excited to announce that high-speed professional bicycle racing will return to downtown Belmont on May 1, 2016. This will be the fourth year for the criterium event, a fast-paced race on city streets in the historic downtown. CaroMont Health will be the title sponsor of the race this year, which will be named the CaroMont Health Criterium.

“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, interim city manager of Belmont. “We are excited to have CaroMont Health partner with us on this great event.”

The CaroMont Health Criterium begins at noon on Sunday, May 1st, in downtown Belmont with amateur races.

There will be men’s and women’s amateur races throughout the afternoon. Many of these amateur races will feature

Photo provided cyclists from Belmont and around Gaston County. Local elementary children will even have the opportunity to ride two laps on the 2/3 mile route through downtown, complete with the Tindol Subaru pace car leading them and the public address announcer cheering them on. The event concludes with a women’s professional race and a men’s professional race.

These professional cyclists come from around the United States and from other countries and spoke highly of Belmont last year. The course winds by the historic shops and houses

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“We are excited to bring the CaroMont Criterium back to our community again this year in partnership with City of Belmont and the Downtown Belmont Development Association,” said Doug Luckett, President and CEO at CaroMont Health. “Racers and fans from across the region will roll in for a fun day of activities and healthy competition and it gives us a chance to showcase our beautiful, historic downtown Belmont.”

The event will feature a BMX exhibition, Kids Zone, music and more. The Kids Zone will also have popular inflatables for children to enjoy. Families can take advantage of the CaroMont Health Wellness Village, an experiential learning experience that promotes tips for living a healthy lifestyle, on Catawba Street.

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South Point Red Raiders struggle in spring tournament

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The Red Raiders should be ready to get back to their Big South conference schedule after a lack luster Gaston County Baseball Tournament performance. South Point went 1-2 this year in the County show down at Sims Legion Park. The Red Raiders played tough against Cherryville, Huss and Highland Tech. They just were not able to close things out in tight losses to Cherryville and Highland.

The Red Raiders opened up against a Cherryville team that gave people fits all week.

South Point held a 1-0 lead going into the 4th. Early on the Red Raiders were quietly getting things done. Tim Davilla was having a good day pitching on the mound.

All game long both teams played hard to fight for hits.

Cherryville led South Point 6-4 in the batting stats. Things went down hill from there.

In the 6th inning Cherryville was able to score and go ahead with a 2-1 lead. South Point could never make up the difference.

Up next for South Point was a showdown with conference foe Hunter Huss. That game went very well for Big Red. Red Raiders made short work of the Huskies winning 10-0.

The Red Raiders won the game behind some power hitting.

The hitting was highlighted by a 6 run 2nd inning.

Jon Ledford and Mason Secrest had a good games swinging the bat. Ledford went 3 for with and RBI. Secrest went 2 for 2 with 3 RBI’s.

Against the Huskies the Red Raiders employed their platoon pitching strategy. Nolan Wilson, Nick Farmer and Ethan Shell all saw time on the mound.

After beating Huss the Red Raiders took the diamond against the Highland Tech Rams.

South Point jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the 1st inning when Tim Davilla hit a sacrifice fly that scored Mason Secrest.

After the initial Red Raider score both teams were locked in a defensive battle. Both teams struggling to get hits. The game ended with each side managing 4 hits a piece.

On the mound South Point used their platoon rotation yet again. Grant Tilley and Mason Secrest pitched a combined six innings. Evan Mauldin did time pitching as well.

The score was 1-0 when the Rams were able to put runners on base and score off of a pair of singles. Highland held on to the lead and went on to win 2-1.

Despite going 1-2 in the tournament South Point hardly had a bad outing. They may have struggled but they were never out of any game. Earlier in the year the Red Raiders found a way to win. Against Highland and Cherryville the well of good fortune dried up. South Point will need to refocus and get back to work. A task that is well within the roster’s talent pool.

With the tournament behind them South Point will go back to the conference push. The Red Raiders are still atop the Big South. This week South Point has one non-conference game against Kings Mountain before taking on Cramer. Things will be interesting next week when the Red Raiders visit a hot East Gaston squad on April 12th.

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CLASS A CDL DRIVER NEEDED. Local trips. 704-472-4666, Cleveland County Auto Brokers.

GCA SERVICES GROUP hiring production employees. $9 with advancement opportunities. 12hr rotating shifts (2 days + 2 nights followed by 4 days off). For more information, apply at the Employment Security Commission in either Shelby, Lincolnton, or Forest City. A criminal background check, results of which are not necessarily a bar to employment, and a drug screen are required.

CHRISTIAN CHILDREN’S HOMES has an opening for a lady house parent who is mature in understanding of teenagers, experienced and compassionate about impacting and enriching children’s/youth lives. Live in the home for 7 days on & 7 days off work schedule. Must be 21 with high school/GED or higher degree. House parent is responsible for managing the home and all areas associated with parenting children/youth. $20,000 annually with insurance incentive after 3 months. Call Rita or Leighann at 704-471-1150 or email me at chome@carolina.rr.com

FARM & GARDEN 2000 FORD RANGER, new paint, new radiator, 4-cyl, autoFORD 1720 DIESEL TRACTOR, matic, 137K miles, $3800. 7042034 hours, 28Hp, looks and runs 466-2184. great, completely serviced and 2007 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, ready to work. $6495. 704-48256k miles, fully loaded, $4995. 7563.

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KUBOTA DIESEL lawn trac2009 F250 6.4 LITER Turbo Die- tor, 16HP diesel, 54” deck, only sel 2WD, extended cab, long bed, 700 hrs. Runs good, deck rusty. fiberglass truck cover, 274k miles, $2200. 704-477-8784. $15,900. 704-678-4101.

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SET OF LADIES RAM GOLF CLUBS, right handed, includes golf bag & new towel, excellent condition, $125 obo. 704-4669850 2 FLEX-A-BEDS, (adjustable beds). Twin size or combine for king bed. Head boards and sheets included. $800. 864-2662770.

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GRAVEL, 8 TO 9 TON, Crusher Run, $170 per load. Washed gravel, $220 per load. Dirt, topsoil, etc. 704-692-6025

CKC POMERIAN PUPPIES, (1) black female, (1) white male, (2) wolf sable males. Shots UTD, vet checked, $500. 704-300-2240, 704-300-1988.

ELECTRIC TWIN HOSPITAL type bed with rails, new, never used, $200. Bass Pro Shop foot control trolling motor, 55 lb. thrust, brand new, never used, $150. Four Corvette wheels, chrome, 5-star pattern, nice, BF Goodrich tires (2) 45-40-17’s like new, $850. Four Mitsubishi wheels, chrome, tires (2) 45-4018’s, $500. Four Michelin tires (2) 65-70-17, good cond, $250. Four tires 33x12.5x15, $150. 864-6348581.

JOHN DEERE riding mower. 42” cut. Very good cond. Model L110 PEKINGESE AND PEKA - TZU. Kohler 17.5 HP engine. Asking PUPPIES shots and wormed, CKC registered. Text 864-490$500. 704-473-4948, lv. msg.

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TWIN BED / ALMOST NEW mattress and box springs. Great FEMALE CHIHUAHUA PUPPY. cond. Head board/foot board. $200. 1st shots & wormed. 704813-5981.

Asking $125. 704-487-4270, lv.

BEAGLES FOR SALE. 3 males, msg. approx 27 mos old, 1 female, 9 STOVE, DOUBLE OVEN, MAYyrs old. All tri-color, AKC. Excellent TAG GENIMI, free standing. rabbit hunting dogs. Jeff 704-479Digital, ceramic top burners. 36” 1370. deep, 30” wide. Self cleaning.

Very good cond. BLACK. Asking WANTED HORSES. Also have hay for sale. Alfalfa & orchard $500. 704-487-4270, lv. msg. grass, $12 per square bale. 704COW MANURE COMPOST, 300-0366. $135, dump truck load, delivered, approximately 3 ton. 980-241- CKC TINY YORKIES, 1st shot by vet, $550 males, $650 females.

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Large variety of material. 18” doll HOME THEATER, BRAND NEW clothes. 828-245-5314. still in box. Full HD 1080, 3D, PAIR OF PEACOCKS. Baby Pygcomes with 72 inch pull down my Goats, male & female. Show screen, $1000. Serious inquiries Bantam Chickens. 828-247-6014, only. 704-300-2410.

704-473-6970.

PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Nikon D3100, 2 lens, flash, posing benches & stools, backdrop & light stands.

Too much to mention. 864-839- JOHN DEERE MOWER, LT 180, 5111. $1200. Side-by-side refrig, $300.

SWIMMING POOLS! 16x32 inGOLD FULL SIZE COUCH, chair 704-718-8935. and ottoman. Like new. $250. ELLIPTICAL PRO FORM, good ground, completely installed, 20 years experience. Come & See! 704-482-9273. cond. Hardly used. $100. 704- Retail, $20,900. Now $10,995.

READY TO GO: 16FT BASS 473-2642.

Offer Limited. 828-657-5944.

TRACKER, 2.5HP Mercury.

1950 SINGER SEWING MAJust serviced, matching trailer, CHINE in cabinet. Has all acces- HEAVY & FARM EQUIPMENT $2500. 15hp Evinrude, excellent sories & instruction book. $250 condition, $500. Brother sewing G ALLIS CHALMERS farm tracmachine in cabinet, book & at- obo. Ladies bicycle, (never used), tor with cultivators & bottom plow. only $35.

Call 704-487-5209. tachments, $100. Large leather $2500 704-629-4780. recliner, $100. 704-480-1949.

CRAFTSMAN 43”, 3pt. BOX PETS/LIVESTOCK 48” ZERO TURN CUB CADET SCRAPE, for lawn tractor, good Fabricated commercial mowing condition, $100. Welded tow bar, deck with grass catcher. 23 hp, $80. 864-590-2269, 864-491- GERMAN ROTTWEILER PUP258 registered hours, $2295. Call 7719.

PIES for sale. AKC registered.

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DIRT -SCREENED TOP SOIL, 8 Will be massive with big teddy HUSQVARNA CHAIN SAW. to 9 ton, $160. Field dirt, 8 to 9 bear heads. $800, taking $300 deposit. Call 704-692-8115. ton, $120. 704-692-6025. $175. 704-466-2671.

VACATIONS GRANDVIEW CAMPGROUND, full hookup sites, tent camping & campers. For Rent, all available.

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OCEAN LAKES, 3BR, 2BA, washer/dryer, gas grill, golf cart inc. $1200 wk. 704-472-7145.

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BATTLE FOREST APART14’ FIBERGLASS JON BOAT, MENTS in Kings Mountain is flat bottom, with Cox trailer & 3HP accepting applications for a 2 BR Johnson motor. $1000. 704-487unit. Accessible units designed 0873. for persons with disabilities subto availability. Rental AsBUSINESS SERVICES ject sistance subject to availability; WESTERN CAROLINA CHIM- Rent based on income; Section NEY SWEEP. Cleaning, Repair, 8 vouchers accepted. $25 appl.

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TRAILER, NEW 7’X18’, with dove tail, 2 axle, adjustable 2013 VENGENCE by Forest Hill ramps, $1875. 704-434-6389. toy hauler camper. 5th wheel with BIG ROUND OAK & GLASS cof2 slides, living room & bedroom. fee table with wrought iron pedesFull size refrigerator & bathroom. tals. Also matching end table. $75 Toy hauler part makes a king for both. 704-739-6697. sized bed for an additional bed- SMALL POLE BARN WITH tent room, contains hookup for washer & poles, $200. Gas dryer, $300 & dryer. Has dual A/C. Still smells obo. Pure bred mini Australian new, only used 5 times. Selling Shepherd, with papers, $300 because I just got into graduate obo. 609-706-0710. school. Looking for current pay- SQUARE BALES OF HORSE QUALITY HAY, for sale. 704off. 704-692-7434.

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2012 V-CROSS CLASSIC 30VBHS Bunkhouse. Like new. 2 HEAVY DUTY FRIGIDAIRE slides, indoor & outdoor kitchens, stack washer/dryer, works great, used very little. $550 obo. 70418’ awning. Weight distribution 692-0872. Phone off at work, lv. hitch included. $22,000 obo. 864msg, will call back asap.

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Gaston Christian varsity softball results Gaston Christian girls varsity softball defeated Charlotte Country Day School 3-0 lastTuesday. Leading the offense for GCS were Gabbi Wilson, 2 hits, double, Ashlyn Freeman, one hit, double, Anna Crenshaw, one hit, and Mackenzie Hill, one hit. Madison Ramsey had the win with 16 strikeouts.

GCHS softball will travel to Hickory Grove Christian on Tuesday, April 12 and their record is now 7-4.

Looking for something fun for your adventurous kids? Registration is now open for the Kid’s Crit on Sunday, May 1st. There are two races- the short course is for K-1st grade children and the long course is for 2nd to 6th grade children. For more information visit www.cityofbelmont.org.

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Sticks for Kids Gaston County Parks and Recreation has received a grant from Sticks for Kids. This grant will allow a free golf clinic for kids age 5-16 to take place. The golf clinics will be held Cramer Mountain Country Club located at 100 Hidden Pastures Dr, Cramerton, NC. The clinic will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 from 4:00pm -6:00pm. There will be two sessions, the first one starts at 4:00pm and the second one starts at 5:00pm. Preregistration is required and there is a limit of 50 kids per session. Participants will receive one-on-one instruction from Clemson Men’s Golf Team, Belmont Abbey Men & Women’s Golf Team and Forestview High Schools Golf Team. If you have any questions or would like to register please contact Josh Henderson or Brian Rogers at 704-922-2160.

(Pictured right) Abbey golf team member Bryce Huntoon was giving tips to Breyden Johnson at last year’s Sticks for Kids event.

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Jordan named 2016 MHCDF Secretary

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The Mt. Holly Community Development Foundation has announced Elizabeth Jordan as its 2016 Secretary of the Board.

This is Elizabeth’s second year on the Board of Directors. In addition to serving in her new Executive position, she is also an active member of the Downtown Revitalization committee and is in charge of our Shop Small Sales Events held in NoElizabeth Jordan vember and April of each year. This year, she will take a large role in the creating a new December event for Mount Holly.

Elizabeth owns Oak Essentials and is one of the finest massage therapists in our town. When she is not working or volunteering for the Foundation, she is helping out the Stuart Cramer Choral Boosters, where one of her five children is a participant.

In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys reading, gardening and just being outside.

When asked why she volunteers for the Foundation, Elizabeth replied, “I want to see Mount Holly grow and prosper, well perhaps become a destination one day in the near future.”

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The MHCDF Board of Directors and Staff of the Foundation announced the 2015 Volunteer of the Year, Robin Quinn at the Annual Meeting on February 18th. Robin has been volunteering for the past few years on the Community Image Committee. Robin is also the mother of our 2016 Chair, Shannon Gowen and you will see Robin working with the plants each season at the planting days. Last year she volunteered along side her daughter at nearly all the events that the Foundation held. Shannon Gowen (right) poses with the 2015 Volunteer of Year, Robin Quinn (left) at the MHCDF Annual Meeting.

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Donna Ledoux has been named MHCDF 2016 Treasurer of the Board of Directors. Donna participated in the original visioning process which the city held back in 2003. She has been a member of the Foundation since its inception and became the Foundation Treasurer in 2005. Donna is also a member of the Events Committee, which organizes our annual Springfest 5k Run and our Fall Art and Music Festival.

Donna hails from Connecticut and Donna Ledoux moved to Mount Holly in 1983 with her husband, Roger and daughter, Beth. “Roger’s job required us to relocate. We picked this town because it reminded us so much of where we came from - a small community with those personal touches. I love that you could go into the bank or a store and everyone knows you by name.”

After 30 years of Office Management and Controller positions in the Charlotte area, Donna has been enjoying her retirement for the last two years. When not doing volunteer work for the Foundation, she enjoys golf, reading and traveling back to CT to be with her grandchildren.

“Working over the last 11 years with the Foundation to help the city improve and revitalize our downtown has been very satisfying to me. It feels good to be able to use my skills wherever they are needed to help this town and its wonderful people.”

MICS football seniors sign college deals

“everything was going great... then my better half walked out.”

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by RON THERIEN

Four Mt. Island Charter School football players recently signed letters of intent for their upcoming college playing years.

The 2015 season was the first time MICS fielded a varsity football team. They compiled a 6-6 record including a 1-4 record in the Southern Piedmont 1A Conference. There were eight seniors on the varsity roster.

Players that signed letters included: Jerrin Joseph, 5-foot-8, 140 pounds – Ferrum College (Franklin, Va. – NCAA Division III) Joseph caught 19 passes for 193 yards and ran the ball 19 times for an additional 171 yards last season for the Raptors. He played on all four teams for Mountain Island Charter School (offense, defense, kick return, punt return).

Tyreal Worley, 6-foot-2, 180 pounds – West Hills College (Coalinga, Calif. – two-year community college). Worley led the team with 11 sacks on the season to go with 70 total tackles. He also scored two defensive touchdowns, including a 95-yard fumble return.

Ezra Cadlett, 5-foot-11, 225 pounds and Darius Phillips, 5-foot-6, 145 pounds – both will attend College of Faith (Charlotte – Online school, Division II/Division III competition). Cadlett finished the year with 83 total tackles, including six for a loss, in 10 games. He also picked up four sacks on the season. Darius Phillips appeared in four games, making 16 tackles on defense.

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