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CaroMont Health Criterium coming 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 the streets of Downtown Belmont on April 23, 2017. The criterium event, now in its fifth year in Belmont, is a fast-paced bike race on city streets in the beautiful, historic downtown district. CaroMont Health is the title sponsor of the race, aptly 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, Belmont City Manager. “We are excited to have CaroMont Health partner with us on this great event.” “We’re proud to partner with the City of Belmont for this year’s Criterium,” said Todd Davis, MD, Interim CEO at CaroMont Health. “The energy of the crowd and seeing top athletes race through the streets of downtown is an exciting experience. It’s a great way to spend the afternoon with family and friends.” See CRITERIUM page 2
The Belmont Criterium bicycle races are returning for the fifth year on April 23. Dozens and dozens of brightly-clad riders will whizz through the streets of Belmont in front of hundreds of enthusiastic viewers. Photos by Alan Hodge
Belmont’s new police chief, Chad Hawkins, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the job. Photo by Alan Hodge
Hawkins named Belmont police chief The Belmont city manager and city council approved the hiring of Chad Hawkins as the City of Belmont’s new police chief last Monday and officially gave him that title the next day. Hawkins was hired as the Assistant Police Chief in Belmont in February 2017. He was named the Interim Police Chief on March 13, 2017, upon the resignation of former Chief Skip Clark. “Chad has over 20 years of policing experience in Gaston County and is a perfect fit for our department,” said Belmont Mayor Charlie Martin. “The city council and I look forward to working with Chief Hawkins and supporting both him and the men and women in our police department. See BELMONT CHIEF page 2
New boat ramp opens at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park by Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
The long awaited new boat launch area on the Catawba River at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park is now open to the public. The facility is located near the US29/74 bridge behind Dale’s Superette. The area will be open 24/7 and boasts two paved boat launch ramps as well as a floating dock with up to eight slips. Currently, the lot is still gravel, but paving will begin in July. The paving job will mean the ramp will be closed for about a week at that time. Other features of the new ramp includes improved lighting- seven new lights on 30foot poles- as well as new signage and trash receptacles. The launch area will be patrolled by Belmont PD during all shifts. See BOAT RAMP page 2
Dalton Conner was spotted enjoying a day fishing from the new floating docks at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park. Photo by Alan Hodge
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CRITERIUM From Page 1 The CaroMont Health Criterium begins at noon on Sunday, April 23, in downtown Belmont with amateur races. Men’s and women’s amateur races will be held throughout the afternoon. Many of these amateur races will feature 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, with the Tindol Subaru pace car leading the way and the public address announcer cheering them on. The eventful day concludes with a women’s professional race and a men’s professional race. Belmont has gained high praise from the professional cyclist who come from around the United States and other countries. The course winds by the historic shops and houses on narrow downtown streets before ending up the monster hill on Main Street by city hall. Race fans will have plenty to see and do
throughout the day with a thrilling BMX exhibition, Kids Zone, music and more. Families are invited to the CaroMont Health Wellness Village, an experiential learning experience that promotes tips for living a healthy lifestyle, on Catawba Street. Downtown Belmont, well known for its collection of eateries and cafés, is the perfect choice for racers and race fans alike before, during, and after the event. The CaroMont Health Criterium, also supported in part by Standard Distributors, Inc. and Nellie’s Southern Kitchen will bring the energy of hundreds of cyclists and thousands of spectators to downtown Belmont on a Sunday afternoon that would otherwise be a quiet spring day. Event day volunteers are needed to help ensure the safety of our racers and general public. Volunteers get a close up and personal experience in additional to the satisfaction of knowing your help to “make it happen”. For volunteer opportunities or more information about the event, visit facebook@BelmontCrit or www.BelmontCrit.net.
The Belmont Criterium lets spectators get up close to the action. Photo by Alan Hodge
Abbey renames center at Sacred Heart campus
BOAT RAMP From Page 1 Total cost of the project was $380,000. This included $145,000 for two concrete launching ramps. $145,000 for floating docks, and $90,000 for the pier. A grant from Duke Energy in the amount of $235,000 helped defray some of the cost. In other outdoor Belmont news, the city council has approved a contract with Raleigh-based Moffatt & Nichol and LandDesign for design and engineering work on the Rail Trail project. The Rail Trail will be a bicycle/pedestrian pathway between downtown Belmont and Belmont Abbey College running parallel to the NCDOT Rail Piedmont and Northern Railroad line already in place. It has taken a couple of years
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The new boat launching ramp and docks at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park in Belmont are now open to the public. Melinda Skutnik checked the facility out and was seen waiting for her ship to come in. Photo by Alan Hodge
to get all the ducks in a row including agreements with LandDesign did the original folks whose property will be feasibility study several years to move the project forward impacted by the trail. ago and has relationships NCDOT Rail agreed to with the various stakeholders pay for the design and en- along the corridor. gineering portion of the NCDOT will not design or Rail Trail that is within the pay for any landscaping other From Page 1 NCDOT Rail corridor if the than grass or enhancements Hawkins comes to Belmont after serving as the Chief of City would pay for the design Police in the Cherryville Police Department from 2013-2017. and engineering of the Rail along the Belmont Rail Trail. The cost of these two He served for 15 years in the Gastonia Police Department prior Trail outside of the rail coragreements is $158,000 to that, rising to the rank of sergeant. He has also served in the ridor. NCDOT Rail selected ($105,000 for Moffatt & Lowell and Cramerton police departments. Chief Hawkins is an adjunct professor at Gardner-Webb University and Gaston Moffatt & Nichol for the de- Nichol and $53,000 for LandCollege. He is a graduate of Gardener-Webb University and sign and engineering of the Design). NCDOT estimates earned a Masters of Justice Administration degree from Meth- project and requested that that this phase of the project odist University. they be used for the City’s will take approximately 6 “Chief Hawkins has done a great job for us in a short portion as well. amount of time in Belmont, but he comes to us with a wealth LandDesign will be in months. The next steps will of knowledge and experience in policing throughout Gaston charge of the landscape be bidding and then construcCounty,” said City Manager Adrian Miller. “Our police depart- design and place-making tion. Rail Trail could open ment staff has responded well to his leadership and his vision components of the project. next year. for the department. I am excited for our residents and business owners to get to know him better and to see the results of changes coming to the Belmont police department.” Chief Hawkins will place an emphasis on training and com- Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? You can save up to 97% when you fill your prescriptions with our Their Price munity policing in Belmont. He is a North Carolina General Canadian and International prescription service. TM Crestor Instructor, a National Police Training Officer Instructor, and a Get An Extra $15 Off & Free Shipping On $ Racial Intelligence/De-escalation Communication Instructor. 870.10 Your 1st Order! Typical US Brand Price He wants the officers to be more visible in the community for 40mg x 100 Call the number below and save an additional $15 plus get free shipping on your and to help address concerns before they turn into problems first prescription order with Canada Drug Center. Expires June 30, 2017. Offer Our Price is valid for prescription orders only and can not be used in conjunction with any or crime. “Belmont is already a safe city, and by focusing on * other offers. Valid for new customers only. One time use per household. Use code Rosuvastatin problem-solving and crime prevention, we will make it even 15FREE to receive this special offer. $ safer,” said Chief Hawkins. “I am excited about this opportu141 Call Toll-free: 844-359-9982 Generic equivalent of Crestor nity, and I look forward to working with the mayor and city Generic price for for 40mg x 100 www.canadadrug.us/medicine council, police department, and other city staff to make BelPlease note that we do not carry controlled substances and a valid prescription is required for all prescription medication orders. Use of these services is subject to the Terms of Use and accompanying policies at www.canadadrugcenter.com. mont the best place to live and work in the Charlotte region.”
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Belmont Abbey College has announced the renaming of the Center for Continuing & Professional Studies, located at its Sacred Heart campus, to the John C. Loughridge Center for Continuing & Professional Studies. Loughridge, a 1957 alum of Belmont Abbey College studied as a “Day Hop”– the term used during the 1950s for commuter students–now lends his support to the center that focuses on serving students 23+ seeking to complete their degree. Loughridge is a lifetime resident of Gastonia, with his family owning the Loughridge Motor Company, located on East Franklin Avenue, which in his youth sold new Buicks and used cars. Mr. Loughridge also has a long history with the college and the Sisters of Mercy, having received his elementary school education from the Sisters at St. Michael’s Catholic School in a five-room house in Gastonia. He continued on to middle school with them at what is now the Sacred Heart Campus the home for the college’s center that bears his name. Upon graduation from the Abbey with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a minor in Sociology, John started his life of service to his community, church, state, and country. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and after his honorable hischarge, John worked more than 40 years as a public servant as a North Carolina probation officer, where he had a tremendous, positive impact on those he served. With his retirement from public service, John received the Long Leaf Pine Citation, one of the most prestigious awards conferred by the Governor of North Carolina. The Governor selects persons for their exemplary service to the State of North Carolina and their communities that is above and beyond the call of duty and has made significant impact to strengthen North Carolina. Phone 704-825-0580 Fax 704-825-0894 Office: 128-C N Main St. Belmont • NC
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Gaston Together’s Community Leadership Awards event is a success The 2017 Community Leadership Awards Event was an evening to praise outstanding Community Leadership that we enjoy today as well as leaders of the future! Gaston Together, celebrating its twentieth anniversary year of service to Gaston County, honored the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Gaston (BGCGG) as the winner of the 2017 Community Leadership Award, and announced the winner of the “Proudest Kid in Gaston County” Essay Contest.. Two hundred forty-six guests were in attendance to be a part of the evening. Brigida Mack, WBTV News, was the event emcee. The third grade students were treated to a line dancing session led by community leader, Natalie Tindol. Event Gold Sponsors were PSNC Energy, Duke Energy and Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund/ Firestone Fibers. Chartered 1987 as the West Gastonia Boys and Girls Club, the BGCGG has since added the Bessemer City Boys & Girls Club and the Bradley Teen Center locations to its’ membership and outreach programming. The BGCGG serves over 1,500 youth annually between the ages of 6 and 18. Their goals are to improve academic performance, decrease drop-out rates, lower the occurrence of juvenile crime, prevent teen pregnancy and to inspire Club members to be future community lead-
ers. The outreach work of the BGCGG makes them a richly deserving winner of the 2017 Circle of Caring Award. Community Leadership Awards Committee Chairman, Dr. Sheila Reilly, presented the Boys and Girls Club Chair, Brad Collins, and Executive Director, Chad Melvin, with the “Circle of Caring Award,” a sculpture commissioned by Gaston Together to commemorate this honor. The sculpture was designed by the late Gaston County artist and physician, Dr. Graham Weathers. During the presentation to the BGCG, Ms. Brittany Jenkins, a former member of their youth group, gave a testimonial. She described growing up in a single family home with her father in prison on drug charges. She said her days at the Club provided a safe place, much needed support and just plain “someone interested in her life.” Today, she is a licensed stock broker at one of the largest investment firms, pursuing an entrepreneurial goal as well as planning to release a best-selling novel this spring. Brittany points to the BGCGG as the foundation of her success today – no glass ceiling for her! The Gaston County Education Foundation once again graciously sponsored the “Proudest Kid in Gaston County” Essay Contest. Education Director Jennie Stultz and her successor, Amy Spencer, presented the
check for next year’s contest during the event saying, “The Education Foundation has seen this funding as an investment in our children, the future of our county.” All school essay winners received a medal for their accomplishment. The 2017 County Winner of the essay contest for third graders was also announced at the event. Brayden Moss, Tryon Elementary, was this year’s County-wide winner and was presented with his award by Dr. Silvia Patricia Rios-Husain, Chairman of the Essay Selection Committee. Honorable mentions were Lena Wells, Belmont Central, and Lucas Conger, Cramerton Christain Five Gaston Together Board Members retired from the Board in December 2016:
Essay Contest Honorable Mentions from left Lena Wells, Belmont Central, and Lucas Conger, Cramerton Christian, with Essay Contest Chair, Dr. Silvia Patricia Rios-Husain. Jesse Cole, Kerri Massey, David O’Connor, George Ratchford and Rev. Dickie Spargo. All had made major contributions to the Board during their years of service: three former Board Chairs, a marketing “guru” and a faith-
2017 “Proudest Kid in Gaston County” Essay Contest winner, Brayden Moss, Tryon Elementary and Superintendent Jeff Booker. Photos by Donna Lockett
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Alexander Memorial Baptist Easter egg hunt Alexander Memorial Baptist Church, 208 S. Main, Belmont, will have an Easter egg hunt on Saturday April 15 starting at 10am. All children and their families are invited. The Community Leadership Awards Chair Dr. Sheila Reilly present- event is free. There will be a prize drawing for stuffed Easter ing the Circle of Caring Award to Boys & Girls Clubs Executive bunnies and other prizes as well as a free hot dog lunch. For more information call 704-825-0190. Director, Chad Melvin, and Board Chair, Brad Collins.
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Pet of the week Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week is this beautiful Great Dane mix named Junior. Junior is 3 years old and weighs about 70 pounds. He is a little underweight and needs to gain about 10-15 pounds. He plays well with other dogs and loves everyone. Junior is a gentle giant. He is very passive and follows the lead of his little brother (min pin mix named Little Man). Junior and Little Man were owner surrendered due to owner moving. Junior has short hair so a bath and brushing will keep him looking fresh all the time. Junior is house-trained, neutered, current on vaccines, microchipped and heartworm negative. Anyone who wants a Great Dane must be willing to accommodate this dog’s great size. Anyone wanting to keep a Great Dane in the city must be prepared to take the dog out for long, daily walks. Great Danes are considered gentle giants. They are moderately playful, affectionate and good with children. They will guard their home. Great Danes generally get along with other animals, particularly if raised with them. If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come out and meet our pets. We have kittens. We will be at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Friday from 6-9 pm and Saturday noon to 6 pm. Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area
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Loray Mill lecture planned On April 27, 2017, Dr. Shep McKinley, History professor at UNC Charlotte, will present “Southern Industrialization in the Carolinas: The Case of Lowcountry South Carolina in the New South.” The event will be at 7 p.m. at the Loray Mill, 300 S. Firestone St. Preservation North Carolina’s Alfred C. Kessell History Center and the Gaston County Museum of Art & History are partnering for a riveting presentation from Dr. McKinley that includes a general discussion of southern industrialization in the Carolinas, including Gastonia’s own Loray Mill, and ends with the South Carolina lowcountry to discuss Dr. McKinley’s recent book, Stinking Stones and Rocks of Gold: Phosphate, Fertilizer, and In-
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Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526
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First Foursquare Gospel Church
North Belmont Church of God
8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811
First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357
First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668
First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106
Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283
Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276
Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280
Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God 124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004
Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
Employees of
2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092
O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576
Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480
Power of the Spirit Church 118 School Street 704-827-7071
Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600
Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823
South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516
South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045
South Point United Methodist
Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656
701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175
Stowe Memorial Baptist Church
6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709
Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730
Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604
Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185
Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319
First Baptist Church 235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991
Life Church 501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286
Riverside Baptist Church 171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist
West Cramerton United Methodist Church
1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
Tuckaseegee Baptist Church
STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church 7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277
Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran
511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301
203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621
Way of the Cross Baptist Church
Community Pentecostal Center
238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111
320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731
First United Methodist Church
324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993
300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481
217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691
Westview Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
First Free Will Baptist Church
1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461
LOWELL
133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521
Bethlehem Church
First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855
Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076
Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600
Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050
Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872
Center Baptist Church S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121
7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966
New Faith Baptist Church 1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249
New Life Baptist Church 527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647
Stanley Church of God
Epic Church
324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041
100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652
Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church
Lowell Church of God 804 W. First Street 704-824-3383
Lowell Free Will Baptist Church
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church
3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389
530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442
Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church
Living Witness Ministries
201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814
541 Costner St. 704-827-0004
512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275
Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751
St. Marks United Methodist Church
105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
Cramerton Temple of God Church
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church
Springwood Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801
826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831
First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly
510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019
The Pointe
704-867-2317
110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987
Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental
Core Church
CRAMERTON Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church
North Main Baptist Church
Alexander Memorial Baptist Church
300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073
New Covenant United Methodist
1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
MT. HOLLY
McAdenville Baptist Church 192 Main St. 704-824-2740
406 Scott St. 704-827-8201
Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church
143 Church St. 704-824-5380
Mt. Holly Church of God Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness
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Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 120 Branch St. 704-824-4535
First Baptist Church of Lowell 400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215
First Baptist Church 317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213
New Life Church 128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356
Presbyterian Church of Lowell 207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807
Restoration Church 1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250
Woodlawn Baptist Church 1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261
113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131
Trinity Full Gospel Church 303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765
United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555
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Salvation Church Easter egg hunt Salvation Church will be having a community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 15 from 11a-1pm at the Optimist Club Park on Vance St. behind Loray Mill in Gastonia. Thousands of Easter eggs will be hidden. There will be music, bubbles, crafts, and drinks. The Easter Bunny will be there. For more details visit salvationchurchnc.org.
Stanley Pentecostal to present Easter Drama Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church Presents... “The Mercy Tree” Easter Drama April 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 at 7:00 PM No Reservations. Doors open at 6:00 PM More information at stanleyphc.com/easter-drama.
A large crowd took part in last year’s Walk for AIDS event.
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2017 Walk for AIDS is April 22 On Saturday April 22nd House of Mercy, Belmont, invites everyone to join the 2017 Walk for AIDS. The Sisters of Mercy opened House of Mercy in 1991 in response to the growing HIV/AIDS crisis which had reached epidemic proportions. Funds raised for the Walk will help care for low-income residents living with AIDS. This year’s goal is $41,500. This year you can create a personalized Peer-to-Peer fundraising page to make contacting friends and family about the walk easy. Get started at www.thehouseofmercy.org/WalkforAIDS.asp Walk for AIDS T-shirts will be given to the first 300 walkers meeting our $50 challenge. A walk flier, donations form, team captain packet, fundraising tips and map can be printed from House of Mercy website or call 704-825-4711 x3 for information. On April 22nd, turn in cash and check donations at 9:30 am at the stone shelter on Catherine McAuley Way on the Sisters of Mercy campus in Belmont, rain or shine. There will be a record of all donations made to the Walk online through Peerto-Peer fundraising pages. House of Mercy President Stan Patterson, Board Chair
Maggie Baucom and Sister Jill Weber will welcome walkers at 10 am. After the walk, pick up your picnic lunch at the House of Mercy residence. The total amount raised will be announced and prizes will be awarded for Top Individual Fundraisers and Top Team Fundraisers. Gaston HIV Outreach Program will offer free and confidential HIV and STD testing and House of Mercy tours will be offered during the reception. If you can’t join, please send a tax-deductible donation in the enclosed envelope or online at www.thehouseofmercy.org. Directions: The Walk begins and ends on the Sisters of Mercy campus in Belmont, NC. From Interstate 85, take exit 27. From Charlotte, turn left off the exit ramp onto Route 273, then turn right on Wilkinson Blvd. From Gastonia, turn right off the exit ramp onto Route 273, then turn right onto Wilkinson. Enter the campus on your left at the Sisters of Mercy sign on Catherine McAuley Way. Follow the red balloons to parking.
Spiritual Gardening: Picture an Easter Lily February was unseasonably warm this year. Record highs tricked trees and flowers into blooming early, allergies kicked into gear and pharmacies cleaned out their decongestant and antihistamine inventories. While trying to make lemonade from untimely pre-spring sneezing, I took an outdoor plant inventory. As of mid-February my Easter lilies had not signaled their arrival. Still, hope springs eternal and I looked forward to weather encouraging them to arrive by Easter instead of Memorial Day this year. Easter Sunday is obviously the pinnacle of the Christian year and as such, is the most well attended church service in the world for a reason. It’s Resurrection Sunday, celebrating Jesus Christ’s complete triumph over evil and death. His work on earth was nearly finished and His sacrifice on the cross was completely finished. This year, with eight weeks until Easter remaining I scanned the calendar; “look at all the benchmarks of this season and the history leading up to them.” Approximately: 4,000BC Noah built the ark: The seeds of mankind were saved from annihilation; 2,500BC God CHOSE Israel as His own through whom His Son Jesus would be born; 1,500BC God liberated 2 million Israelites from 400 years of slavery in Egypt. God spent 1,500 years showing Israel over and over that holiness and salvation cannot be bought or worked for; 0BC Jesus was born; at 30 began his earthly ministry and at 33 was crucified. Today, Passover; the 15th day of the Jewish month of Nisan commemorates God’s miraculous deliverance of two million Israelites from Egyptian slavery. (April 11, 2017) Lent begins 46 days before Easter and recognizes Jesus’ 40
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days fasting and satanic temptation in the desert. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent focusing on the essence of Easter- That God desires all of us to repent of our sins and trust in His Gospel of Grace. Good Friday is a day of reflection; a time to consider the horrific torture Jesus underwent on the cross in atonement for our sins; and then Easter; Jesus’ triumph over death, and evil. Dennis Siracusa To me, as Easter lilies bloom they proclaim the essence of Jesus’ message!! Easter Lilies are perennial, stem rooting flowers reminding us of Jesus’ enduring words in John 15:5 “I am the vine and you are the branches.” The white fragrant flowers speak to the holiness of Jesus and their awesome fragrance mirrors our obedient lives being a pleasing fragrance of Jesus to God. (2 Corinthians 2:14) Then these are all outward facing flowers symbolizing that Jesus’ entire ministry and purpose had you and me in mind. Everything He taught, and suffered was for us and then the flower shape itself is like a trumpet. Signifying that whether through creation itself Romans 1:20 or the Gospel John 3:16-17, God has LOUDLY declared His existence, love and conditions for eternal life with Him in heaven. AND finally we have Ephesians 2:6; those who embrace His Gospel are already seated with Him at His table in heaven forever. We can cease striving and comparing and instead get busy accomplishing our Father’s work and being a blessing to a struggling world around us. Neighbors, our world is in turmoil but Jesus has overcome the world John 16:33, and wants to wrap us in His peace John 14:27. His gift is free but we have to accept it.
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What does Palm Sunday mean to us? Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church This past Sunday we celebrated Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week. This is the week Christians all over the world celebrate the final week of Jesus Christ’s ministry which culminated in His death and resurrection on that first Easter Sunday morning. With an event so important, just what is Palm Sunday? Luke 19:28-44 records that on Rev. Trent Rankin that first Palm Sunday, Jesus Christ entered the city of Jerusalem riding on a donkey surrounded by large groups of people. People cut down palm branches, throwing them in front of the processional. Luke 19:38 records that the people shouted “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord” (KJV). The Pharisees in the crowd wanted Jesus to silence His supporters, yet Jesus reminded them that if He did, even the rocks would cry out in His praise. This event was an important day as Jesus entered Jerusalem triumphantly, yet what does this event mean to us? That first Palm Sunday Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem to finally proclaim who He is. Early in His ministry He kept silent about who He was, yet this day was different. On this day Jesus came to proclaim to the world that He was the Messiah who had come to save the world. He was there to put the world on notice that God was in their presence. That first Palm Sunday Jesus came to sacrifice. Not only did He come to proclaim who He is, He also came for one purpose, to die on a cross. He came to suffer and die, bearing all of our sin, in our place. Jesus endured pain and suffering beyond measure for us. He came to suffer, yet this day would be about the victory. By the next Sunday Jesus Christ would walk out of the tomb victorious, conquering sin, death, and the grave. Jesus entered Jerusalem to claim the victory! Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday for us. This day would be our victory as well. Jesus suffered and died for us. Will we receive His free gift of grace? The Bible reminds us that all we have to do is believe in our hearts that Jesus died for us, rising again. If we will confess our sins before Him and believe, we will be saved. Once we have this relationship with Jesus, we must live for Him every day. Jesus must be first in our lives. We must also proclaim His message. We have the greatest gift people need, Jesus Christ. This Easter season offers us a tremendous opportunity to tell someone about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Palm Sunday was a day of victory. We have victory in Jesus today. Will we tell someone this week about what Jesus has done for us?
Matinee added for final show of Abbey Players season The Abbey Players open their final production of the 2016-17 season Thursday, April 20th with the delightful, family-friendly adventure, “Peter and the Starcatcher”,by Rick Elise, based on the novel by David Barry & Ridley Pearson, with musical interludes by Wayne Baker. Running Thursday through Saturday, April 20-22 & 27-29 at 8pm, with a matinee on Sunday, April 30 at 2:30pm, at The Haid Theatre on the campus of Belmont Abbey College. Directed by Jill Bloede. Featuring Charlotte actor Kevin Roberge as the hilarious and daring villain, Black ‘Stache, along with a large cast of Lost Boys, pirates, a romance-seeking nursemaid, and one special young girl. All tickets are $10. Reserved seating via abbeyplayers.org or 704-461-6787. This will be the most highly-attended show of the Players season, so advanced reservations are strongly encouraged. Discount offered for groups of 10+ — advanced purchase required. Email AbbeyPlayers@bac.edu for more information.
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Earth Day Arbor Keep Belmont Beautiful annual plant sale Day event planned When J. Sterling Morton founded Arbor Day back in 1872, his idea was simple, set aside a special day for tree planting. The City of Belmont partners with Cramerton in celebrating Arbor Day ~ Earth Day each year. This year’s celebration will be held on Saturday, April 29th, at 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Belmont at the Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park.
Master Gardeners group meeting set The Master Gardener Group of Gaston County is inviting the public to attend their April program at the Gaston County Citizens Resource Center, 1303 Cherryville Hwy (NC Hwy 279), Dallas, NC, Thursday, April 20, 2017, 10:00 – 11:00 am. The featured expert, Brie Arthur, will speak on the topic of ‘Foodscaping.’ Arthur studied Landscape Design at Purdue University. She is the Foodscaping and Landscape Design correspondent for PBS’s Growing a Greener World providing practical advice on integrating edibles in a traditional landscape. Additionally, she will have her new book, The Foodscape Revolution: Finding a Better Way to Make Space for Food and Beauty in Your Garden, available for purchase. The book was introduced in March at the Philadelphia Flower Show The general public is invited to attend this presentation at no charge; no advance registration is required. Barbara Linster, Publicity Liaison, can be reached at 704-674-0860 or balinster@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
Gaston County reveals its green side Gaston Arts Council will team up with two Gaston County municipalities to present two key “Earth Day” Weekend events. On Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Cramerton, NC. Gaston Arts Council in collaboration with PSNC Energy and Green Street Cottages will kick off “Earth Day” weekend with a presentation at the Green Street Cottages - the Villages at Cramerton Mills (310 Hamrick Road) with Nicholas Parker (developer and civil engineer) representing Green Street Cottages and Jason Ramey (sales support supervisor) representing PSNC Energy. Their presentations will cover such topics as: an overview of the multi-phase projects and mixed-use communities; why was Cramerton selected for the location; earthfriendly street design; natural gas- America’s fuel; why use natural gas; going mobile- CNG (Compressed Natural Gas). The presentation begins at 10 AM. On Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Discover YOU! (420 E. Central Avenue) in Mount Holly, NC. Gaston Arts Council presents “RE:Design” a fashion show ~ where art, EcoGlam & fashion intersect. It’s an eco-friendly “Earth Day” fashion show which will showcase handcrafted designs including jewelry from recycled materials by artists/designers such as: fiber artist Dottie Schersws; mixed media artist Roy Lindsay Woods; metalsmith Jan Craft; photographer Cara Truitt as well as students from Gaston County public schools. Vocalist Camryn Wilson and Gaston Schools of the Arts’ Improv & Travel Troupe will perform. The event’s emcee is Mel Miller, founder & CEO, Business Sorority. Guests are also invited to visit the fun interactive health and wellness center at Discover YOU! Doors open at 7 PM. To RSVP for Thursday, April 20 or Saturday, April 22, call (704) 853-2787 or email gac@gastonarts.org. These events are free and open to the public, however space is limited.
Keep Belmont Beautiful will hold its 2nd annual plant sale Saturday, April 29th, 10 AM – 3 PM Preorder Pickup at the Belmont Historical Society, Living History Day. KBB is currently taking orders for their limited supply of specially grown Belmont Bouquet. Their lush $30 hanging basket of plum wine and violet ice hybrid verbenas are mixed with a white Bacopa and perfect for full to part sun exposures. You can also “plop & drop” into a larger container which reduces your watering throughout the summer months. All orders must be received by April 14th and picked up the day of the plant sale on April 29th (rain or shine) just in time for Mother’s Day. Visit KBB facebook page for more information or contact: Susan 704/907-5257.
It’s lime time for your garden Gardeners in North Carolina know that our Old North State soils are naturally too acidic to grow a vegetable garden without lime. While there is great benefit in applying lime, too much lime can be harmful, whether applied at one time or over multiple occasions. Dr. David Hardy, Soil Testing Section chief with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic Services Division, offers the following review of lime benefits, plant requirements and tips to help home gardeners determine lime application needs. Lime supplies plants with calcium or magnesium nutrients, depending on the type. Calcitic lime provides only calcium, while dolomitic lime provides magnesium and calcium. Dolomitic lime is preferred in more sandy soils where magnesium may be low without its addition. Lime, regardless of type, when mixed in soil performs similarly to old fashioned Tums in your stomach, neutralizing acid when it is too great, Hardy said. Most gardeners relate acidity to the pH scale of 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral; pH below 7 is acid while that above 7 is referred to as alkaline or basic. Lime is added to soil to raise pH and decrease acidity, he said. A proper pH for a vegetable garden is 6.5, although most vegetable plants, with the exception of tomatoes, grow well at a pH of 6.0. Tomatoes need more calcium than other vegetables, which can be supplied through a higher pH level with a greater addition of lime. By increasing pH, the availability of many nutrients is increased and the detrimental effects of too much acidity on plant root growth and function is eliminated. A proper pH also helps beneficial bacteria and microorganisms function. If lime is good, then many people think more must be better, but that is incorrect, Hardy said. If lime is applied every year, or at rates much higher than recommended by a soil test, the
benefits can be lost. Some nutrients are needed in very minute amounts and are referred to as micronutrients. Two examples are manganese and iron. If pH becomes too high, micronutrient availability can become limited and poor or abnormal growth can result. When availability is severely limited, yellowing of plants, often between the veins in leaves occurs. Once lime has been applied, soil pH should be stable for two to four years depending on soil type. Sandy soils with light color become acidic faster than fine clay textured soils. To increase pH, sandy soils generally require lower rates of lime, Hardy said. “The best rules of thumb are to not apply lime yearly to a vegetable garden and never apply lime without a current soil test,” Hardy said. More detailed information about lime needs for homeowners is available at https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/soil-acidity-andliming-basic-information-for-farmers-and-gardeners.
The importance of soil testing Knowing what type of grass is in your yard, coupled with the scientific results of a soil test, can help homeowners know when the best time to fertilize is and what products are most appropriate to use. While fertilizer will be needed, potassium and phosphorous may not be. Warm-season grasses, such as Bermuda, centipede, St. Augustine and Zoysia, grow most actively during late spring to summer and are dormant in the winter months. These grasses can benefit from fertilizer nitrogen application during their active growth period. Experts recommend starting with a soil test. The soil test will provide lime and fertilizer recommendations. Lime adjusts the pH level, which is critical for optimum nutrient availability. In other words, it will help fertilizer do its best work, if fertilizer is a necessary addition. A soil pH of 6.0 is targeted for most grasses except centipede. For centipede, the soil pH should be around 5.5. If your soil pH is too low, lime can be applied to elevate it. Lime can be applied at any time.Once you make any corrections recommended by the soil test results, you do not need to apply lime for another two or three years.
Nitrogen-containing fertilizer is best applied to Bermuda grass in May, July and September. Applications to St. Augustine are best targeted for May and August. When fertilizing Zoysia, May and July applications are optimum. Slow-growing centipede has much lower fertility requirements compared to all the other warm-season grasses and should receive only one nitrogen fertilizer application, either at the end of May or early June. Best success with a centipede lawn occurs when over-fertilization with nitrogen and phosphorus is avoided. Warm-season grasses fertilized too early in the spring or too late into the fall are more susceptible to cold damage and pest problems. Soil testing is free from April 1 until about mid-November, with expected results back in about seven to 10 working days from spring through early fall. Information on collecting and sampling for home gardens is available atwww.ncagr.gov/agronomi/pdffiles/HomeApr2014.pdf. More information on turf management can be obtained at www.turffiles.ncsu.edu/. Contact the Agronomic Services Division office at 919-733-2655 for questions regarding soil testing.
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Last week's lottery numbers were drawn by Kenny Rollins, owner of Rollins 76 Service Station located at 822 Woodlawn Ave., Belmont, NC. The winning numbers were 20, 6 & 34. No ballot received guessed all three numbers correctly, so the jackpot will increase to $5,350. Make sure you have your entry in by deadline at 9am on Monday for your chance to win!
THE BANNER NEWS LOTTERY Numbers will be drawn each Monday Morning. Look in next week's Banner-News for the 3 WINNING NUMBERS! Jackpot increases $50 each week until won, then a new jackpot will begin at $50.
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Meditations Press towards the prize I enjoy a good scary movie. But, I often become frustrated over a similar scene I see in each horror film. I am sure you saw this same scene. The person is running from an unknown entity. Now, if someone is chasing you, just keep running. But, every time the person glance backward, and you know what happens next. Yes, they stumble and fall. At this point, I begin talking to the television crying, “Why did you look back? Just keep Rev. Angela Pleasants District running!” Now, before we become too re- Superintendent ligious thinking the movie character of Catawba Valley was foolish to look back, don’t we Methodist Churches do the same. Before you answer no I don’t continually live in my past, reflect on these statements. Why can’t things be like the good old days? I remember when our churches were overflowing. We can’t try anything new because that is not how we use to do it. I call this the looking backward mentality. It is living on past successes, and it hinders us from pressing forward to a future reality. Paul teaches a valuable lesson about avoiding living on past successes. “But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13b-14 ESV. Paul said let those who are mature think this way. He uses the image of athleticism. A runner knows if he looks back, he might stumble. Therefore, he presses forward striving for the prize of first place. We too are pressing toward a prize. It is the prize of the high call in Christ Jesus. It is the day we will stand face to face before Jesus Christ. In the meantime, we continue to persevere. Appreciate the past, but stop living in the past. Continue to live the life of faith characterized by love, faith, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and self-control. Continue to journey forward until we reach that glorious day standing with all nations around the throne worshiping God throughout eternity.
Cotton Candy Factory opens Belmont’s newest “sweet spot” opened for business on Monday, March 27, 2017, with a ribbon-cutting and open house for the Cotton Candy Factory at 21 N. Main Street. A retail and vocational education outreach of Holy Angels, the new shop is next door to Cherub’s Cafe, another Holy Angels business, which has been providing opportunities for Holy Angels residents to work with supervision for more than 20 years. In the colorful and whimsical Cotton Candy Factory, customers can spin their own cotton candy, purchase 25 flavors of
pre-packaged cotton candy, buy “penny-candy” in dozens of varieties by the pound, enjoy Tony’s ice cream and the giant gumball machine and choose from a wide assortment of other products. In the photo, Holy Angels CEO Regina Moody cuts the ribbon with help from resident Edwin Forest, who was celebrating his 59th birthday. Hours for the Cotton Candy Factory are 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, call 704.825.0416. (Montcross Area Chamber photo)
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Master Sergeant Jugis receives award On October 8, 2016 when the call went out that Civil Air Patrol was needed to assist citizens in the eastern part of North Carolina due to flooding after Hurricane Matthew, Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Vince Jugis didn’t hesitate to answer that call. Along with three of his fellow cadets from the Gastonia Squadron, he reported to mission base at the Civil Air Patrol headquarters in Burlington, North Carolina. Not knowing where he would be sent or what he would be asked to do, Jugis stepped up to honor his cadet commitment to serve his community, state and nation. Having been trained extensively in radio communications throughout his years in Civil Air Patrol, Jugis was uniquely qualified to fill an immediate need at mission base. The North Carolina Wing Commander Col. Jason Bailey, having the utmost confidence in this 17 year old cadet, promptly assigned
Anita Huffstetler of Belmont, senior district manager of eight North Carolina Hardee’s® owned by franchisee Boddie-Noell Enterprises, has been recognized with the top award given annually by the company. Boddie-Noell is the nation’s largest Hardee’s franchisee, and Huffstetler is one of two district managers, as well as 10 restaurant managers, to be recognized for excellence with the company’s Founders Award. The individuals and restaurants represent the best among the 338 Hardee’s restaurants operated by the company across four states. The winners were selected on an established set of criteria for operational excellence in 2016. The annual award is given in honor of the company’s three founders, Mayo Boddie, Sr., the late Nicholas Boddie, Jr. and the late W. Carleton Noell, who opened Boddie-Noell’s first Hardee’s restaurant in 1962. The annual recognition and celebration of the winners was held at the company’s Rose Hill Conference Center near Nashville, N.C. Each recipient received cash awards and a plaque for his or her 2016 performance. Rountree Communications photo
Civil Air Patrol C/CMSgt Vince Jugis smiles as he receives his award from Lt. Col. Joe Weinflash. Photo by Amy VanGundy
Gad-Abouts visit Mooresville The Belmont Parks and Recreation Gad-Abouts senior citizens group recently traveled to Mooresville where they visited Richard’s Coffee Shop and Living Military Museum. Linda Shetler from the Belmont Gad-Abouts presented Operations Manager, Mike McGee with a crocheted American Flag while the group was there. Belmont Parks and Rec photo
him to run communications for the entire mission. For the next 8 days Chief Jugis’ home would be a small room jammed with radios and computers and a couch for sleeping. From early morning until late night Jugis kept those in charge of executing the disaster relief mission connected to those in the field – including some 13 aircraft flying sorties from sunup to sundown every day and numerous teams stationed throughout eastern North Carolina providing emergency supplies to citizens. He exemplified the Civil Air Patrol motto which is “Semper Vigilans”; Always Vigilant. In recognition of his outstanding service, C/CMSgt. Vince Jugis was presented March 7 with a National Commander’s Commendation Award for outstanding duty performance by Lt. Col. Joe Weinflash, North Carolina Group 1 Commander. Vince is currently a senior at Hopewell High School and serves as First Sergeant in the Gastonia Squadron. He has enlisted in the United States Army and plans to serve as Military Police.
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Kumon Center in Belmont celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting Kumon’s after-school academic enrichment program has helped children achieve success worldwide for more than 50 years, and now a center is open in Belmont. The location is in the Main Street Crossing shopping center at 6436 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont. Alex Kellogg is the lead instructor, and he celebrated a grand opening and Chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 29, 2017. Alex Kellogg and his wife Anastasia are cutting the ribbon, with help from their children Mila, Sasha and Nikolai. With them are instructors James Whitmarsh, Jan Randall and Sarah Bathon along with some of the other Chamber members and friends attending. Holding the ribbon are Elaine Dimeo of George Stowe Insurance and Chamber Board member Brad Rivers of the Gaston College Small Business Center. For more information, call 704.413.1999, or visit www.kumon.com/Belmont-nc. Montcross Area Chamber photo
State seeks WWI materials
Belmont’s memorial to local lads who were killed in WWI was dedicated in 1922 and stands in the center of Greenwod Cemetery. Photo by Alan Hodge
With the official start of the World War I centennial commemoration this spring, the Military Collection at the State Archives of North Carolina is seeking your help to preserve the history of North Carolina military service, as well as home front activities, from that period. During and immediately after the war, the State Archives collected original archival materials to document the effects of the war on its citizens and the state. One hundred years later, the State Archives is still working to collect and document the role of North Carolinians during WWI, but needs your help. Official service records can only tell so much about military service—they do not always detail the contributions of an individual in a military unit, at a battle, along the front lines, or in a military camp. Original letters, photographs, military training manuals, maps, postcards, wartime diaries, and other similar materials are sometimes the only detailed evidence of military service, or the only means to document the personal experiences of an individual. Archivists are also seeking archival materials about life on the home front during WWI. The Military Collection is interested in acquiring materials covering such subjects as Red Cross records or photographs, local women’s groups, war loan drive records or posters, local activities to support the war effort, African American community activities during the war, county or local officials’ wartime activities, and North Carolina military camps operations. The State Archives has preserved the WWI archival materials it collected around 100 years ago in its WWI Papers. If you would like to have your original North Carolina WWI archival materials preserved for your family and the public, we encourage you to consider donating them to the State Archives. To donate items or to learn more about the Military Collection, contact Military Collection Archivist Matthew Peek at 919807-7314, or via e-mail at matthew.peek@ncdcr.gov. View the State Archives’ collection of North Carolina WWI photographs on our Flickr site, and visit the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources WWI website to learn more about the centennial, view upcoming events, and subscribe to our WWI blog.
Applications now being accepted for magnet schools Gaston County Schools is accepting student applications for two of its magnet school programs: the Hawks Nest STEAM Academy and the new Gifted and Talented Academy at Pleasant Ridge Elementary School. Parents may submit an online application by clicking on “Gifted and Talented Academy” or “Hawks Nest STEAM Academy” under Quick Links on the district website, www. gaston.k12.nc.us. The deadline to submit an application is Monday, May 15 at 5:00 p.m. Hawks Nest STEAM Academy is seeking kindergarten stuMoms and grandmothers from North Carolina gathered together in Concord, NC last weekend for their annual State Getaway dents for the 2017-2018 academic year while the Gifted and to be encouraged and equipped and to pray for children and schools. Moms In Prayer is an International ministry where two or Talented Academy @ Pleasant Ridge Elementary is accepting more women meet regularly to intercede on behalf of children and schools through prayer. Their vision is that “every school students in kindergarten, first, second, third, and fourth grades. in the world would be covered with prayer.” Their mission statement is “Moms In Prayer International impacts children and Students must live in Gaston County and meet admission reschools worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers to pray.” MIP offers a variety of group types: Traditional, College/Univer- quirements to be included in the lottery selection. The Hawks Nest STEAM Academy opened last August. sity, Career, Grandmothers, Church-Based, Children with Special Needs, Homeschool, Language-Based, Military, Preschool, It provides a challenging curriculum that focuses on STEAM Prison/Jail, Prodigal and Working Moms. For more information about Moms In Prayer go online to www.momsinprayer.org. Photo by Carolyn Henwood - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
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Gaston teachers earn prestigious National Board Certification Six outstanding teachers in Gaston County Schools were recognized on Tuesday, March 28 during the National Board Certified Teachers Reception. The teachers are part of an elite group of educators who have earned National Board
National Board Certification is for Science/ Adolescent and Young Adulthood. About her experience as a teacher, Harris said: “I am a teacher to inspire academic confidence and creativity in my students.” Matthew Hipps – Ashbrook High School
dents every day to help them grow as learners.” In addition to the teachers who achieved National Board Certification in 2016-2017, the following educators earned their 10-year renewal of national certification: Diana Baxter, Lowell Elementary; Jennifer Christy, Carr Elementary; Amelia Clemmons, Holbrook Middle; Lisa Creech, Bessemer City Middle; Sarah Crisp, Brookside Elementary; Deborah Crone, Forestview High; Samantha Gibby, Bessemer City Primary; Melissa Glover, South Point High; Donna Griffith, W.A. Bess Elementary; Teresa Harrill, Cherryville Elementary; Millicent Heavner, Tryon Elementary; Melissa Pruitt, Belmont Middle; Sarah Putnam, Bessemer City Primary; Janet Ramsey, Forestview High; Tim Reed,
East Gaston High; Jennifer Rhodes, Catawba Heights Elementary; Melanie Ross Sherrill, Cherryville Elementary; Carolyn Sanders, Grier Middle; Stephanie Stowe, Stuart W. Cramer High; Nancy Taliaferro, Highland School of Technology; Sharon Tolley, North Belmont Elementary; Melanie Weaver, Highland School of Technology; Jamee Webb, Highland School of Technology; Linda Wiegert, H.H. Beam Elementary; and Cynthia Wilson, W.A. Bess Elementary. The National Board Certified Teachers Reception will air April 5-9 at 9:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 10:30 p.m. on Time Warner Cable Channel 21 (The Education Station). The video will be available on Gaston County Schools’ YouTube channel.
The six teachers in Gaston County Schools who earned National Board Certification in 20162017 are Susan Brittain, Catawba Heights Elementary; Matthew Hipps, Ashbrook High School; Elizabeth Leonard, North Gaston High School; Dara Presnell, Brookside Elementary; Kristy Newton, Brookside Elementary; and Jessica Harris, Highland School of Technology. Gaston Schools photo Matthew Hipps teaches Earth Science and Advanced Placement Chemistry at Ashbrook High School and has been a teacher for seven years. He has a bachelor’s degree in earth science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a master’s in middle and secondary education also from UNC-Charlotte. His National Board Certification is for Science/ Adolescent and Young Adulthood. About his experience as a teacher, Hipps said: “I am a teacher because I want to pass on my love of science to others and have a positive impact on the lives of my students by helping them reach their full potential.” Elizabeth Leonard – North Gaston High School Elizabeth Leonard teaches Chemistry at North Gaston High School and has been a teacher for eight years. She has a bachelor’s degree in computer graphics from LenoirRhyne College, a master’s in interdisciplinary science from Mississippi State University, and a graduate certificate in school leadership from Appalachian State University. Her National Board Certification is for Science/Adolescent and Young Adulthood. About her experience as a teacher, Leonard said: “I enjoy the daily challenges of meeting the diverse learning needs of my students. I also find joy in instilling a curiosity for science among the students I teach.” Kristy Newton– Brookside Elementary School Kristy Newton teaches second grade at Brookside Elementary School and has been a teacher for 11 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Mount Union College in Ohio and a master’s degree in best practices from National University. Her National Board Certification is for Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood. About her experience as a teacher, Newton said: “I love being a teacher because I know that all children can learn, and I have the wonderful job of discovering the way they learn and helping them reach their goals. There is nothing better than seeing children grow themselves as individuals and as learners.” Dara Presnell – Brookside Elementary School Dara Presnell teaches second grade at Brookside Elementary School and has been a teacher for 16 years. She has a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Tennessee. Her National Board Certification is for Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood. About her experience as a teacher, Presnell said: “I am a teacher because I love that I can share new and exciting things with my stu-
Students at Pinewood Elementary enjoyed a visit from Miss Mount Holly’s Outstanding Teen Chloe Clary. She talked to the students about kindness and friendship and what it is like to be a pageant queen and involved in community service. Clary will represent Mount Holly in the Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen Pageant coming up June 21-24 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. Gaston Schools photo
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Certification, which is the highest standard for the teaching profession. The certification is made available through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Teachers earning National Board Certification must demonstrate their knowledge and skills through an extensive, year-long series of performance-based assessments. The teachers spend time examining and reflecting on all aspects of their teaching methods and classroom management. Going through the National Board Certification process is one of the most difficult things a teacher can do. Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker stated, “We are extremely proud of our National Board Certified Teachers, and we would like to congratulate each one of them on achieving this milestone in their professional career.” Booker continued, “National Board Certification is an assurance to parents, students, and the community that the teachers being honored have met the profession’s highest standards for accomplished practice. National Board Certified Teachers not only strengthen the teaching profession, but they also help our students to be successful and achieve at higher academic levels.” In Gaston County, more than 360 teachers have met the rigorous standards and achieved National Board Certification since the program began in 1996. The following teachers achieved National Board Certification for 2016-2017: Susan Brittain – Catawba Heights Elementary School Susan Brittain teaches first grade and has been a teacher for 19 years. She obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and her National Board Certification is for Early Childhood/Generalist. About her experience as a teacher, Brittain said: “I am a teacher because I want to have a positive influence on my community and its future by helping to educate our children. As a first grade teacher, I get to enjoy watching the students grow so many levels from non-readers to readers. I also enjoy watching their math conversations improve throughout the year as they learn and grow into thinkers.” Jessica Harris – Highland School of Technology Jessica Harris teaches science at the Highland School of Technology and has been a teacher for nine years. She has bachelor’s degrees in biology and elementary education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a master’s in science education from East Carolina University, and is pursuing a doctorate degree in curriculum: teaching, leading, and learning from Northeastern University. Her
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Stuart Cramer falls to South Point in soccer action
Cramer’s #11 Anna Macaluso and #7 Brittany Postell team up Lady Storm #4 Taylen Truelove gets tangled up with a South for a play against Ashbrook. Point defender.
Stuart Cramer players #12 Catie Calmbach and #13 Bryee Byrd look to get the ball past South Point’s #23 Mary Walker. Photos by Lydia Julen
South Point’s #10 Natalie Bond goes against Cramer’s #19 Kennedy Denton.
Stuart Cramer’s #9 Courtney Mullis and South Point’s #14 Elizabeth Targonski race down the sidelines. Stuart Cramer played South Point on Tuesday, April 4. The game ended regulation and double overtime tied 1-1. South Point won in penalty kicks 5-4.
Lady Storm soccer wins over Ashbrook 5-1
Stuart Cramer played Ashbrook Thursday, April 6. Stuart Cramer won 5-1. Lady Storm #20 Kendall Craig races for the ball as Ashbrook defenders look on.
Cramer’s #8 Kaitlyn Burns displays some fancy footwork against Ashbrook.
Cramer’s #12 Catie Calmbach takes a long stride as she moves the ball against Ashbrook.
Lady Storm #6 Caylee Exum and an Ashbrook defender show speed chasing the ball.
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Softball tourney April 28 Duke Energy’s Allen Steam Station softball team will be hosting a tournament on Friday April 28th 6:00pm9:00pm and Saturday April 29th 7:00am-9:00pm at Dwight Frady Ballfield 611 E Catawba Street Belmont and at Rodden Ballfield 135 Vine Street Belmont. The events will be Double Elimination Softball. Entry Fee $225 per team; 3 Home Run Limit per team per game; 5pm Drawing For Door Prizes and Raffles. Register: Before April 24th, 2017; 12Team Limit. Food: Friday- ARC Energy has agreed to bring out their Custom made grill to cook. Saturday- Ranucci’s
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Allen Steam Station softball team. BBQ will be at Crescent Ball Field from approximately 11 am – 7 pm to selling delicious food for all to enjoy! Ranucci’s has graciously agreed to donate 15% of their profits to the tournament in support of the fundraising effort! We also plan to have regular concessions (candy, crackers, chips, drinks) for the duration of the tournament.
Raffle: Free Raffle for all team players including all items donated from sponsors, local businesses as well as several nice softball equipment prizes. 50/50 Raffle – 1 for $5 or 5 for $20 ; Big Prize Raffle (YETI Cooler, Softball Bat) – 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. Raffle drawings will be held Saturday at Crescent Ball Field at approximately 5:00PM.
Photo provided All proceeds from this event will go to Belmont Parks and Recreation to purchase new slides (original ones were vandalized) for Davis Park. For more information contact: Adam Toney, Work Control Center, Duke Energy - Allen Steam Station. O - (704) 829-2865, C – (704) 401-8883.
Stuart Cramer tops Lake Norman Charter 11-9 by John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
The Stuart Cramer baseball team has been in the thick of things all year. The Storm have played tough against some of the top teams in the Big South. Last week was no exception as Cramer beat the 9-3 Lake Norman Charter Knights in a Friday night thriller that went into extra innings. Things are a little different when you travel to Lake Norman Charter. The Knights don’t have a school owned field. So the Storm had to go up a few hours early to take on the Knights on a field owned by the City of Huntersville. “We had to go up there and play at four because they play at Huntersville Athletic Park,” coach Terry Radford said. “It breaks up your routine.” After a scoreless 1st inning the Storm scored in the top of the 2nd. The lead turned out to be short lived as LNC hit back. “We went up 1-0 in the top of the 2nd,” Radford said. “They went ahead 2-1 in the bottom of the 2nd.” Things heated up again in the 3rd when Cramer went on a five run rally and pushed ahead to a 6-2 lead. Once again that didn’t sit well with the Knights. Lake Norman Charter scored seven runs in the bottom of the 3rd to jump out to a 9-6 lead. After giving up the seven runs the Storm went in another direction on the mound. Coach Radford decided to go with
Steven Koch. The Junior stayed in for the rest of the game and helped change the game. “Steven Koch came in the 3rd inning,” Radford added. “After that he shut them down.” After the rough and tumble 3rd the Storm added runs in the 5th and 6th innings to tie the game up 9-9. No one scored in the 7th so the game was extended into the 8th inning. In that inning the Storm belted out an additional two runs to come away with a 11-9 win. “It was a tough game,” coach Radford stated. “The have two or three of the better pitchers in the conference. We faced all three. We got hits.” Offensively the Storm bats generated 13 hits. Preston Hall was three for five. Hall had five RBI’s two doubles and a homer. Wesley Hall went three for five, Bryson Linkous was three for four and Jason Maggs went two for four from the plate. The Storm got it right on offense and defense. Both groups got the job done. “We played good defense,” Radford said. “It was a good win for us. They are one of the top teams in the conference.” Cramer improved their record to 9-6. The Storm is 6-4 in conference play. This week Cramer takes on Shelby, North Gaston and Huss.
Abbey sports programs receive awards Two Belmont Abbey winter sports programs have been named Conference Carolinas Team Sportsmanship Award winners. The Crusaders were recognized to have demonstrated the best sportsmanship in Men’s Indoor Track and Field and Women’s Basketball, as voted by member coaches and student-athletes from all member institutions. The sportsmanship awards are presented annually to the member institution judged to have exhibited the highest degree of sportsmanship among its players, coaches, and fans during their regular playing season. A Conference Carolinas institution will be awarded for its overall commitment to providing a quality-playing environment for home and visiting fans, players, and staff members. Conference Carolinas athletics directors implemented the process by which Conference Carolinas sportsmanship awards are determined. A student-athlete and
coach work together to judge the sportsmanship of all conference competitors. Each institution then submits those votes to the conference office, where averages are calculated to decide the winner for each conferencesponsored sport. The school with the overall best average, across all conference sports, will receive the Messick Sportsmanship award at the end of the academic year. The individual team sportsmanship awards are now in its seventh year, reflecting Conference Carolinas’ commitment to exhibiting and recognizing sportsmanship throughout the conference. As an NCAA Division II member, Conference Carolinas prides itself on creating a positive game environment through sportsmanship to ensure a positive experience for student-athletes and fans alike.
Sometimes you just need a break. After losing three conference games in a row East Gaston’s baseball team was looking for something to go in their direction. The last few weeks had been tough. Last week even the weather was giving the Warriors some attitude. A scheduled game against Burns was postponed due to rain. So as it turned out Friday night’s matchup against the 1-13 Huss Huskies may have come at the right time. This game turned out to be just what the Warriors needed to get back on track. East Gaston slammed the Huskies 7-0 to get a much needed win. Jordan Helms took the mound and never looked back. Helms pitched a complete game for East Gaston. The senior stuck out eight Huss batters on his way to a one hitter. An outstanding performance. Helms got some help from a tough Warrior defense that only gave up one error. “Jordan pitched well for us tonight,” coach Randy Sellers said. “The defense made plays behind him all night.” With Helms and the defense keeping the Huskies in check it was up to the offense to get things going. The Warriors played smart offensive baseball. East Gaston did the most with what they had. The Warriors turned seven hits into seven runs. “Offensively we put the ball in play and capitalized via situational hitting,” Sellers added. Cramer’s top bats were Noah Breakfield, Caleb Hager and Logan Russell. Breakfield one for three with three RBI’s. Caleb Hager was two for four, Logan Russell was two for two. Russell also scored two runs. Everyone on the offense and defense did their job. The combined team effort prevailed. “Overall it was a total team win.” Sellers stated. The win puts the Warriors at 4-9-1 on the year. In the Big South the Warriors are 4-6. This week East Gaston will take on Burns, Ashbrook and North Gaston. After that the Warriors will go into the Easter break. During the break they will play the Gaston County Baseball Tournament at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia. Last year the Warriors pulled out all the stops and won the annual classic.
Youth bowling camp sign ups Belmont Parks and Recreation will be having youth bowling camp sign ups until April 21. Ages 6 – 14 Registration Fee Out-Of-City - $65.00, InCity Belmont - $50.00. Times: 6:15 PM — 8:30 PM. Nights: Tuesdays. Location: Textile Lanes, Belmont. Season: 5/9/2017 — 6/20/2017. Sign up here http://www.cityofbelmont.org/Activities/Activity/Detail/Youth-Bowling-Camp-316.
South Point grad Jackson at Guilford Freshman Alli Jackson from Belmont and a South Point grad recently completed her first season with the Guilford College women’s basketball team. Jackson, a reserve guard, appeared in eight games for a total of 49 minutes this season. The freshman was one of three to join the Quakers this season and made her debut November 19 against MacMurray College. She tallied her lone two points of the year and one assist in eight minutes in the game. She played a season-best 22 minutes the following day in a win over Elmira College and contributed three rebounds, a steal and a blocked shot. Jackson is a dean’s list student and was also named to Guilford’s fall 2016 Student-Athlete Honor Roll. Coach Stephanie Flamini’s Quakers finished with a 24-4 overall record, 14-2 in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC).
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South Point senior “warms the soles” of Gaston County Jacob Boyd, the son of Timothy and Lisa Boyd of Belmont, completed his final independent community service project during March. “Warming the Soles of Gaston County” was started over seven years ago by his older brother, Cameron. After Cameron departed for college, Jacob continued this project to help the homeless men, women, and children in our community. This year his goal was to collect 2,000 pairs of socks. With the help of people in several area schools, coworkers of his parents , as well as, family friends, Jacob exceed this goal in a major way. Socks were mailed from as far as Pennsylvania and Georgia. He collected 2,148 pairs of socks. In an interesting twist, a contact through Facebook turned out to be a wonderful partner to finish out his project with stellar success. Bombas sock company is known not only for great socks but their mission is to provide a pair of socks to the homeless for each and every pair of socks that they sell. When Bombas heard about “Warming the Soles of Gaston County,” they embraced the opportunity to donate to this worthy cause. Not only did they give socks but they gave a large number of socks....960 pairs to be exact. Their mission state-
ment is amazing in that they give back to the homeless just as Jacob and Cameron Boyd have done over the past seven years. Jacob, a senior at South Point High school, recently donated all the socks to Phoenix Community and Outreach Center. He met with their director, Melisa Warren, and client Ernie Price. They were amazed at the success of this project and thankful for all the socks. The first 6 years the socks were donated to As One Ministries but with the ministry closing Phoenix Community and Outreach Center was happy to disperse the socks to those in need. “Warming the Soles of Gaston County” has collected over 8,000 pairs of socks during the past 7 years. Both Jacob and Cameron were amazed at the giving spirit in our community. Through their efforts, the needs of the home- Jacob Boyd with Melisa Warren, Director of less have been illuminated and Phoenix Community and Outreach Center. citizens persuaded to give a little Photo by Lisa Boyd something to serve our community. Civic engagement requires serve a common goal. St. Francis of the response of a community to achieve prosperity. There is strength in Assisi is right, “For it is in giving that numbers when people work together to we receive.”
Erica Bone, 11, a Belmont Middle School student and the daughter of Rodney and Jennie Bone, placed 1st in the Tough Shots Master Tournament at George Pappas Liberty Lanes on April 2. She was also awarded Bowler of the Year after winning 1st place in December, 3rd place in February and then placing 1st for the April tournament. She bowled eight games on Saturday and was in 5th place. On the roll off Sunday she won all of her games to place her in 1st place. Photo by Jennie Bone
Fishing is underway The 2017 Thursday Night Tournament Trail kicked off on April 6th with 24 boats. The fisherman were faced with 20 plus mph winds and cold temperatures. Mike Buschue was able to convince a few bigger bass to take his bait to capture the win. Congratulations to Mike with 13.48 pounds and to the father and son team of Russ and David Winters with 13.32 pounds for second place. The team of Adam Filmore and Luke Britz had the big fish of the night with a 4.35 pounder. This is the first of 21 tournaments that takes place ever Thursday through August. Come on out and join in on the fun of fishing at night.
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The Gaston Christian School Booster Club, along with a number of our school families, has committed to building an eight-lane track on campus. The first phase with asphalt paving as the track base has been done. The next step is to install a rubberized surface on top of the asphalt. This will provide a state of the art surface to be enjoyed by our athletic teams, P.E. classes, Girls on the Run, and all GCS families looking for a place to exercise. Last Wednesday, the school held a Jog-A-Thon fundraiser event that had students of all ages and staff doing laps to raise money with a goal of $50,000 to complete the project. All checks should be made payable to Gaston Christian School or you can donate online by visiting https://99pledges.com/fund/gcsjogatho. Gaston Christian School photos
Mt. Holly Sports Hall of Fame announces 2017 Class The Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame proudly announces its induction class of 2017. In its 11th year, this Hall has previously recognized 64 individuals and teams. This year continues the tradition of inducting people who displayed excellence in their respective fields and bringing attention to the city, while showing character in the process. Eddie Wyatt – This 1963 Stanley graduate played football and ran track, making sll-conference. After serving in Vietnam as a marine, and while wrapping up his 35-year military career with Army and Air National Guard units, Eddie began coaching runners at EGHS in 1983. For 32 years he coached many individual and team champions, both male and female, in cross-country and track. He and Susan reside in Stanley. Carmen Baker -- A 1995 EGHS graduate, Carmen began winning swimming events as an 8-year old. As a teen she won numerous state and regional competitions in Junior Olympics. She was named the 4-A NC Female Swimmer of the Year in 1995. In her 4 years at NC State, Carmen made All-ACC. She is working as Account Executive for Aramark. James Ford – A 1981 EGHS graduate, James dominated as a sprinter winning conference and county titles in the 100 and 200 meter races. He added hurdling as a senior, and made All-State, while setting a conference mark in the hurdles. On scholarship at High Point and at Western Carolina, James held school records and made all-conference at both schools in 200-meters. His 800-meters relay team set a Western record that still stands. James and Elaine serve Morningside Church in Mt Holly. Grant Hoffman -- A 1977 graduate of EGHS, Grant was a State Champion golfer in 1977. At Limestone, where he is in their Hall of Fame, Grant was all-conference all 4 years,
2-time conference individual champion and Player of the Year, was a member of the National Championship golf team and made Small College All-America. He was a 2-time winner of the Gaston County Amateur, and won an event on the mini-tour. He and Sonia live in Asheoro, where he serves as pastor. 1977 East Gaston Golf Team – Led by Grant Hoffman, this team was comprised of a number of outstanding golfers who consistently challenged par. In 1977 they repeated their conference championship and went on to capture the WNCHSAA 3-A championship. That victory culminated a 3-year team record of 79-3. “Community Spirit Award” – Carl Baber --This UNC graduate with a masters degree in Park and Recreation Administration was hired by Earl Groves to start a county recreation department in Gaston County. Among his many projects that he drew up were Tuckaseegee Park and Poston Park. He oversaw lighting projects at Tuck Park and Costner Field. He delivered county tennis courts at EGHS, as well as local soccer fields and baseball fields. A prolific grant writer, Carl was a master at collaborating with multiple groups to get projects done. Still a volunteer with the MH Recreation Committee, Carl has been a Mt Holly resident since 1973. The Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame was established to honor our community’s rich sports history and to recognize outstanding individuals and teams who have excelled over the last century on behalf of our city. The class of 2017 will be inducted on August 19 at the Mount Holly Municipal Complex. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from any Hall of Fame committee member. For more information, contact Gary Neely at 704-214-3780 or gmneely@bellsouth.net.
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Gaston kindergarten registration announced Kindergarten and pre-kindergarten registration for the Gaston Schools 2017-2018 school year will be held in May at the former Forest Heights Elementary School, #1 Learning Place, Gastonia. Registration will take place at Forest Heights for all elementary schools during the following times: Saturday, May 6 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and Monday, May 8 through Friday, May 12 from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. each day. For more information, call (704) 810-7284.
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A group of 52 delegates and their advisor from Highland School of Technology recently attended the State HOSA Leadership Conference. The group stayed at the Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons while they were there. Gaston Schools photo
YMCA offering swim programs As the season turns from winter to spring, the Gaston County Family YMCA encourages children and parents to explore the many benefits of swimming, while also keeping safety top of mind. In Y swim programs, participants can enjoy water sports, enhance or learn new techniques, meet new friends and develop confidence, while also learning safety skills that can save lives. “Swimming is not only a fun, healthy activity, but an important life skill for all children,” said Jeff Pesesky, Aquatics Director, Stowe Family YMCA. “Learning basic water safety skills is a great introduction to the world of swimming that often continues with swim lessons and competitive swim programs, and can even lead to a career.” As part of National Water Safety Month in May, the Gaston County Family YMCA encourages parents to take an active role in fostering a relationship between their children and swimming—beginning with water safety. Following are safety tips to practice when in and around the water: Only swim when and where there is a lifeguard on duty; never swim alone; Adults should constantly and actively watch their children; Inexperienced or non-swimmers should wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket; Parents or guardians of young
children should be within an arm’s reach; Children and adults should not engage in breath holding activities. In addition to learning lifesaving water safety skills, children can increase their physical activity by swimming. Swimming also motivates children to strive for self-improvement, teaches goal orientation and cultivates a positive mental attitude and high self-esteem. It also teaches life lessons of sport and sportsmanship, so that children can learn how to work well with teammates and coaches and how to deal with winning and losing. The Gaston County Family YMCA continues to help youth and adults experience the joy and benefits of swimming, so they can be healthy, confident and secure in the water. There are a variety of programs to choose, including family swim, Swim Club, swim lessons, water safety, lifeguarding courses and more. To ensure that everyone has an opportunity to participate, financial assistance is available to those in need to help cover the costs. To learn more about the Gaston County Family YMCA swim programs, please contact Jeff at 704.822.9622 or jpesesky@gastonymca.org today.
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Lowell Easter egg hunt is April 15th Lowell Parks & Recreation has scheduled the annual Easter egg hunt at Harold Rankin Park on Saturday, April 15th , 11:00am-12:30pm. Ages 0-12. Easter Bunny photos for $10.00. Co-sponsored by Epic Church and First Baptist of Lowell.
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Run Mount Holly is a fundraising event benefitting the Mount Holly Community Development Foundation. Proceeds will assist the Foundation in its efforts to make Mount Holly a great place to live, work, shop, and play. The Mount Holly Community Development Foundation is a 501(c)3 charity serving Mount Holly and Gaston County, North Carolina. The 5k Downtown Dash is run through Historic Mount Holly. The 10k River Run goes through Mount Holly and across the scenic Catawba River bridge. Run Mount Holly starts and ends outside of DiscoverYOU! at 420 East Central Ave., Mount Holly. Free public parking is located behind the Citizen’s Center at 420 E. Central Ave. and in downtown Mount Holly (a couple of blocks from the start/finish line). Schedule of Events Friday, April 28th - Race Packet Pick-Up from 12noon6:00pm at DiscoverYOU! Saturday, April 29th 7:15am Onsite Registration & Check-In; Information Tents Open 7:30am Entertainment Begins with MC DJ Groove 8:00am 10k River Run Starts 8:30am 5k Downtown Dash Starts 10:00am Course Closes 10:15am Awards Ceremony 11:00am Information Tents Close
Cramerton seeks input The Cramerton Community Committee would love to hear from you regarding upcoming projects. Please help them by completing the brief survey located on their website at www. cramerton.org. The survey is three questions and will only take a moment.
Lowell gets grant The City of Lowell and Gaston County was awarded $334,379 in grant funding from a joint CMAQ (Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality) application. CMAQ is federal funding that was awarded through a competitive grant process. This grant will fund the extension of a sidewalk along Main Street/Lowell Spencer Mountain Road to complete the sidewalk to the entrance of Poston Park. The project will consist of 1,300 linear feet of standard curb and gutter with a five foot sidewalk. The project funding is for 2018-2019. THE OTHER COAST
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VACATIONS 3 Beach Rentals – (1) Ocean Front Condo-N. Myrtle, Sleeps 9. (2) Compass Cove, Ocean Front, Sleeps 4, Kid’s Club Activities. (3) Ocean Lakes-Sleeps 10. 704-435-6995. (4/13) OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 5BR 3BA, 4 decks, close to ocean, WiFi, all amenities. June 24-July 22. 704-718-4731. (2) 3BR HOMES AT Ocean Lakes, all amenities. Golf cart included. Call 704-692-9133. If no answer, please leave msg. OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 5BR 3BA, 4 decks, close to ocean, WiFi, all amenities. May 27th- June 3rd. 704-718-4731.
HD BULL GATES, 12’, 16’ 6’. (CALL FOR PRICES). Auto head gate, $200. Fence chargers, $50 each, PVC Bale Feeders, $200. Bunk feeder, $50. 65 HP Mahindra Tractor, 2 wheel drive, w/loader, front & rear hay spears, 50 gallon sprayer. Contact 704-477-3571. 1941 JOHN DEERE Model B Tractor with hand crank. Has been restored with new front wheels & tires, new rear tires. $3700. 828-228-7710. WANTED: 25 to 100 ACRES TO LEASE for 2017 Deer Season in Polk or Rutherford County. Paying top dollar. 864-420-4350. 5-1/2 FT x14 FT TILT TRAILER, heavy duty frame, wood floor, $1400. 828-289-1231. 1 OWNER MASSEY FERGUSON, 1010 3 cylinder Diesel, 19HP belly mower (needs new pulleys), 3 point hitch. Good small tractor, $3500. 407-3532672. THORNLESS BLACKBERRY PLANTS for sale. You dig, $4 each or $5 in containers. 828305-8124.
OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 5BR 3BA, 4 decks, close to ocean, WiFi, all amenities. June 24-July 22. 704-718-4731.
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FOR SALE: FARMALL 130 with 3 point hitch, complete set of cultivators and new rear tires, $3000 firm. 828-245-8194.
(2) MOTORCYCLES: 2002 HD Fatboy, 21k miles, excellent condition, custom Trike Kit, abt $10,000 accessories, $13,850. 1987 Honda GW, excellent condition, all original even tool kit, records, beautiful bike, runs excellent, $3500. 828-657-5342. SUZUKI BOULEVARD, low milage, great shape, building kept, factory windshield, two helmets, two new tires & battery 2016, $3000. 828-245-6542.
BOATS JON BOAT 14 FT, FIBERGLASS, flat bottom with Cox trailer. 3HP Johnson motor. $900. 704-487-0873. 20’ STINGRAY V-HULL SKI BOAT & TRAILER, MerCruiser 4.3 L, V6, very good condition, $5500. 704-719-0053.
CAMPERS 1983 PROWLER CAMPER, 22 feet long on Lake Houser, 1350 Lake Houser Rd., lot 33, $3500 obo. Call 704-297-6240 after 5pm. SCENIC RIDGE CAMPGROUND, Cherryville, NC. RV, tent sites, cabins. Ask about 20% OFF Seasonal Sites. 704284-4721. 2007 NORTHSHORE BY DUTCHMAN 5th wheel camper. 31 ft., 2 slides, fireplace, roomy, new tires, used very little, excellent condition, $11,500. 704-9228479. WANT TO BUY: Pop-Up Campers. Call 828-429-3935.
2001 CAMPER, 32’, Nice $5300. 1998 Toyota Camry, $2400. 1975 Dodge truck, 6 cyl, 3 sp. $1600. 828-223-1982. 2003 ACURA RSX, 132K MILES, leather seats, auto, PW, $5500 obo. 704-472-2490. 2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING SUV. 3.5 motor. Extra features. 3 row seats, real leather, DVD, TV, sunroof, full power windows, etc. Great family vehicle, only $2750 for quick sale. 704-466-2671, anytime. 2007 MERCEDES C230 SPORT Black on black, V-6, 140k miles, auto, good tires, almost perfect condition, runs like new, $8500. Cell, 704-692-9915. 2012 FOCUS SEL, fully loaded with 64k miles, $4995. 828-2873820.
The Town of Stanley has received a Community Development Block Grant - Infrastructure (CDBG-I) award in the amount of $2,000,000 by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) for the replacement of existing sewer lines in a Low Income area in the Town. Contingent upon this award, the Town Council is requesting statements of qualifications for engineering services to assist the governing body in preparing the necessary engineering reports, designing, and providing construction administration services for this project in compliance with all applicable requirements under the North Carolina CDBG-I Program. Copies of the detailed Request for Qualifications, including a description of the services to be provided by respondents, the minimum content of responses, and the factors to be used to evaluate the responses, can be obtained by contacting Town Manager, Heath Jenkins, 114 S. Main Street, Stanley, North Carolina, 28164 or at 704-263-4779. The above information should be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., May 5, 2017 to Stanley Town Hall, 114 S. Main Street, Stanley, North Carolina 28164. For more information contact Heath Jenkins, Town Manager, at 704-263-4779. The Town of Stanley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites the submission of proposals from minority and women-owned firms. The Town of Stanley invites the submission of proposals from certified Section 3 business concerns. Section 3 applies if the contract is over $100,000 for non- construction contracts. This information is available in Spanish or any other language upon request. Please contact Heath Jenkins at 704-263-4779 or at 114 S. Main Street, Stanley, North Carolina 28164, for accommodations for this request. Esta información está disponible en español o en cualquier otro idioma bajo petición. Por favor, póngase en contacto con Heath Jenkins al 704-263-4779 o en 114 S. Main Street, Stanley, North Carolina 28164 de alojamiento para esta solicitud.
WANT TO LEASE HUNTING LAND. We will respect your land like it’s ours. References offered. Please call, 828-748-5767. BRAND NEW MASSEY FERGUSON TRACTOR Model 2705-E. No front end loader 4 wheel drive, single spool hydraulic valve. 828-429-1270, 828245-7089.
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PETS•LIVESTOCK CAT FOR ADOPTION, nine years old, sweet, male house cat looking for a quiet home. Great companion. 704-435-2808. AKC ROTTWEILER PUPPIES, born 3/4/17. Taking deposits now. UTD on worming and shots. Call or text 704-419-9389. LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Pure Breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704538-1199 or 704-600-7847. TWO MINI PIGS FOR SALE. Both female, Holy -solid black, born, 01/06/2017. Angel - black and white, born, 01/09/2017. Would like to sell together. $200 each or $400 for both. Call 828803-8201. (3) HENS, (2) ROOSTERS, (3) Ducks, $10 each or all for $70. 828-817-3482. RABIES CLINIC AND NAIL CLINIC, Sat. April 8, 1:303:30pm at Rutherford Pet Supply; 115 Reservation Drive, Spindale. $5 minimum donation per Rabies Vaccination and $3 minimum donation per nail trim. Sponsored by Rutherford County Humane Society & Forest City Animal Hospital. J&J FISH BAITS & REPTILE FOOD delivered to: Ellenboro Feed, Carp Shak 2 in Sandy Mush, Fin & Critters in Shelby, Oakland Feed & Seed in Forest City. 828-447-5303, leave message.
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PetNews Just Plain Dog Show is May 6th
The 45th Annual Just Plain Dog Show is Saturday May 6th from 10am-1pm. All ages (6 years and older) are eligible to participate, we will have two age groups for each event: 17 and under and 18+.The show has two categories with 20 different classes for your four legged friend to participate in. There is no admission charge or entry fee. All dogs that enter must be tagged and have a current rabies vaccination. Ribbons will be presented to the top three finishers in each class. Category one starts at 10am and category two starts im-
mediately after a brief intermission. All participants must arrive no later than 9am. Entry forms (JPDS Registration Form) must be turned in by Thursday, April 27 at 5:00 pm. You can pick up and turn in your entry forms at the Gaston County Parks and Recreation Department or Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement or email to parksandrec@ gastongov.com. For additional information please contact Gaston County Parks & Recreation at 704-922-2164.
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