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Saved his family in burning house

First grader Carter Englert hailed as hero

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Six-year-old Carter Englert was recognized last week for bravely saving his family when their home burned. With Carter are Belmont firefighters, Mayor Charlie Martin, and Suzan Anderson with the Red Cross.

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Interim City Manager Miller promoted to permanent position

Heroes come in all configurations and the one recognized last Monday by the Belmont city council is a first grader at Page Primary School.

On March 17 at around 5pm, six-year-old Carter Englert was playing video games in his room at the family home on Clay Street when fire broke out.

“I heard the fire alarm go off and saw the porch was burning,” Carter said. “I was scared.”

However, instead of panicking, Carter kept his head and quickly began alerting other family members to the emergency. His grandmother Kim Cross was taking a nap and his mom Brianna Hurley was soaking in the tub.

“I ran and told everyone to get up and out,” Carter said.

“We ran into the yard and then the firemen came.”

Carter managed to even help the family dog escape the blaze, but sadly two cats weren’t so lucky.

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South Point’s Cavnar, captures state’s highest honor for teachers

City of Belmont Mayor Charles Martin and the Belmont City Council unanimously approved Adrian Miller to serve as the next city manager for the growing Gaston County town of 10,799. The mayor and city council approved Miller’s hiring during their April 4 meeting. Miller has been with the City of Belmont since 2007, serving as senior planner from 2007-2010 and assistant city manager from 2010-2016. He was appointed interim city manager following the retirement of former city manager Barry Webb in January 2016.

“We are excited to have Adrian serve as our next city manager,” Adrian Miller Mayor Martin said last Tuesday morning. “His experience in Belmont and his commitment to ensuring that Belmont maintains its small town feel as it grows and prospers was important to the city council.”

Bobbie Cavnar of Gaston County Schools is the North Carolina Teacher of the Year for 20162017.

During a luncheon and ceremony today at the Umstead Hotel in Cary, State Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson announced Cavnar as the winner.

He will represent North Carolina in the 2017 National Teacher of the Year competition.

Cavnar bested eight other regional finalists to capture the state’s top honor for teachers. He is the third Gaston County teacher to receive the recognition.

As the North Carolina Teacher of the Year, Cavnar will spend the 2016-2017 school year traveling the state and serving as an ambassador for public schools.

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Bobbie Cavnar and students.

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HERO From page 1 No sooner had everyone made it outside than the burning roof caved in. The blaze left the house a mess of charred wood and melted vinyl siding. “He saved my life,� said Cross. “It was very scary but we were very lucky,� declared Hurley.

Realizing that Carter had done something that most kids would not have had the presence of mind to do, the City of Belmont presented Carter with a special plaque recognizing his coolness under fire- literally. “To know what to do at the age of six is an amazing thing,� said mayor Charlie Martin.

One thing that helped Carter handle the

This is the house on Clay Street where Carter Englert and his family lived.

Photo by Alan Hodge

MILLER From page 1 As city manager, Miller oversees a staff of 125 employees and a combined city budget of over $15 million. He is responsible for implementing the vision and goals of the mayor and city council. As he begins work on the City’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year, Miller said his focus is on updating the City’s aging infrastructure and promoting economic development. The City of Belmont has several large projects underway, including the new Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park, a $1 million street paving program, and water and sewer system upgrades.

“We have a wonderful town, and I am fortunate to have been a part of a great team here for nine years,� Miller said. “I am honored that Mayor Martin and the city council have given me the opportunity to lead this team. Belmont has an exciting future, and I am thrilled to be a part of it.�

Miller and his wife Marti are originally from Gastonia, NC. They have two young sons, Lennon and Liam. “Belmont is an ideal community in which to raise a family, and Marti and I are thankful that we are able to raise our boys here. It’s a bonus that our extended families are nearby.�

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Debra Brown, City Clerk at 704-825-5586 or email at dbrown@ cityofbelmont.org.

CAVNAR From page 1 He also will act as an adviser to the State Board of Education, serve on the Board of Directors for the N.C. Public School Forum, and participate in the Education Policy Fellowship Program.

Cavnar is an English teacher at South Point High School in Belmont. This is his 17th year in the teaching profession, and he has taught at South Point High School since 2003.

Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker stated, “We are elated to have the State Teacher of the Year in Gaston County Schools. However, we are not surprised to see Bobbie Cavnar win this prestigious award. He is an exceptional

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situation was the visit that members of the Belmont Fire Department had made to his school just before the blaze. “He kept telling us to get down low,�

Cross said.

In addition to the recognition that the council gave Carter, American Red Cross Community Chapter Executive Suzan Anderson also presented him with a certificate of recognition for “extraordinary action�. The Red Cross is also helping Carter and his kin with housing and other things until they can get things sorted out. “We are privileged to help this family,�

Anderson said.

Even though the whole ordeal has been difficult, Carter has taken at least one thing away from it he wants to share with everyone. “Fire alarms are a good idea,� he said.

Reid High School: Let’s Try It Again When you plan an event in Belmont, send out notices of invite, cause persons to get excited about coming together‌ and then there comes a crippling ice/snow storm covering a large area of North Carolina... what do you do? Well, in the case of the Saturday, January 23, 2016 scheduled “Reid High: The Significance Of Our Legacy Panel Forumâ€?; it had to be cancelled. We had to acknowledge and realize lives and safety are more important than the event.

We, Reid High alumni and interested persons, are looking forward to our rescheduled panel/forum on Saturday, April 16 at 1:00 pm. The location is the Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Belmont, NC.

teacher who cares deeply for his students and is extremely passionate about public education.�

Booker continued, “Simply put, Mr. Cavnar is a model teacher. He is admired and respected by his students, colleagues, parents, and the community. When you think of great teachers, Bobbie Cavnar comes to mind immediately.

He is a prime example of the many excellent teachers we have in Gaston County who give their all to students.�

As the North Carolina Teacher of the Year, Cavnar receives a $7,500 cash award, use of a car for the next year, a study abroad opportunity through The Center for International Understanding, opportunities to attend professional development seminars and conferences, and other prizes.

Cavnar is the third Gaston County Schools teacher to win the North Carolina Teacher of the Year recognition since the first award was handed out in 1970. Dixie Abernathy, who taught science at Southwest Junior High School in Gastonia, was the State Teacher of the Year in 1992. Scott Griffin, who taught at Rankin Elementary School in Mount Holly, received the honor in 1996.

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So far, we have identified 22 former Reid School faculty and staff. They have been invited to attend, receive recognition, and be honored. The panel members are confirmed and should bring forth interesting conversation of historical significance. Music, reminiscent of our time at Reid School, will be heard.

As the Reid High School family continues recognizing this year of 2016 as the “Year of remembrance since the closing in 1966 /50 Years�; we invite all to come and witness our legacy remembrance. Please contact Charles W. Reid at (704) 825-4017 should you require any additional information.

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lotte, Cavnar holds a bachelor’s degree in English Education and a master’s degree in English. He won the Gaston County Teacher of the Year honor last May and was named the Southwest Region Teacher of the Year in December, which qualified him to compete for the state title.

Booker concluded, “The North Carolina Teacher of the Year award is the most significant distinction bestowed on a teacher in our state. We are grateful to the selection committee for recognizing Bobbie Cavnar’s steadfast commitment to teaching, his eagerness to be an advocate for our students and his fellow teachers, and his ability to be a voice that tells us about all that is great in public education.�

The North Carolina Teacher of the Year recognition program is sponsored by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund and coordinated by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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Mercy Place Phase II apartments move forward

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Last week’s meeting of the Belmont city council saw that body give the green light to a set of revised conditions for the planned Mercy Place II senior citizens apartments on Wilkinson Blvd. next to Bi-Lo grocery and Advance auto parts.

The project will be a four-story, 60-unit addition to Mercy Place Phase I on 2.36 acres.

The developer is Mercy Housing Southeast based in Atlanta and the property owner Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, Belmont.

Phase I of the project has been in place for several years.

The Conditional Use Permit the council approved last week includes the following provisions- 10-foot wide sidewalks, a minimum of 40 percent brick material on the side facing Wilkinson Blvd., and meeting the open space requirement by either providing payment in lieu of open space or taking the total open space available for both phases into account.

Other particulars of the CUP includes no planting of trees or shrubs in utility easements, and provision for 60 parking spaces.

Last week the Belmont city council recognized Neil Brock (left) and Vince Hill for being named Main Street Champions.

Photo by Alex Robinson Phase II has 81 bedrooms but it’s felt that given the fact the apartments are targeted at senior citizens there will be less of a demand for parking by residents since some of them might not have a vehicle on site. Oh, if the apartments should ever be designated for folks other than seniors, then the parking spaces part of the deal is off.

In another action, the council approved a contract with Blythe Construction for $717,400 to carry out the upcoming 2016 city road paving project. Other firms that bid on the job included Ferebee Coprp. With a bid

of $915,145; Red Clay Industries, $950,851; Lane Construction Corp., $999,510. The project budget is not to exceed $1 million to be financed by Regions Bank at 1.604% interest.

The council also took a moment last week to give a pat on the back to local business leaders Neil Brock (Nationwide Insurance) and Vince Hill (Caravan Coffee) for their being picked as Main Street Champions by the NC Main Street Program. The pair have been instrumental in planning and staging the popular Friday Night Live concert series held downtown each year.

Stress Free Home Care sponsoring free Health Fair in Stanley Spring into Good Health Fair is being sponsored by Stress Free Home Care in Stanley, NC on April 19, 2016 from 9 am until 12:30pm. The health fair will be held at the Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church’s Family Life Center located at 113 East Parkwood Street. It is free and open to the public, for anyone that would like to gain information about being healthy and providing care for a loved one of any age.

This will be the third annual health fair that Stress Free Home Care has sponsored, please come out and support this free event.

Some of the vendors that will be present include: CaroMont, Morningside, Sleepwell Diagnostic, Omni Wellness Center , Gaston Foot & Ankle and many more informative vendors. The vendors are all supplying a door prize to be given out during the event to participants. Light refreshments will be

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There’s not a lot of rain in the forecast, but I think it’s safe to plant your garden now. We most likely had our last freeze last week, now we could use some rain as we’re actually below normal for most of this region so far this year. There could be a few showers Thursday or Friday, but hardly worth a mention. Then it’s looking like a long dry sunny spell before our next chance of showers returns late next week.

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Briefs South Point High to present Addams Family The South Point High School Players presents the musical comedy, The Addams Family. Directed by theater arts teacher Sierra Roberts, the weird and wonderful Addams family is brought to devilishly delightful life by the all student cast.

Show times: Fri, April 15 7pm, Sat April 16 2pm & 7pm.

Legion Post 144 raffle cookout American Legion Post 144, 202 Park Ave., Belmont, will have a cookout for raffle ticket holders on Saturday, April 23 from 12-4pm. There will be free hotdogs and hamburgers. For more information call Terry at 704-824-9656.

Master Gardener Program 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 21 from 10:00 – 11:00 am. “Backyard Composting” will be presented by Jim Burke, Extension Agent for Natural Resources. Burke has a BS in Biology from the University of South Carolina and a MS in Systems Management from the University of Southern California. Having a keen interest in nature and the environment, combined with over ten years experience at the Gaston County Resource Center, Burke’s presentation on backyard composting will surely be informative and useful for anyone having interest in composting. The general public is invited to this presentation at no charge. Barbara Linster, Publicity Liaison, can be reached at 704-674-0860 or balinster@yahoo. com if you have any questions.

Calling all book lovers... the Friends of the Gaston County Public Library Annual Book Sale is quickly approaching. Items offered at the Main Library, Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, will include books, magazines, media and collectibles.

Dates and times- Wednesday, April 20, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; Thursday, April 21, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm; Friday, April 22, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; Saturday, April 23, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Events will highlight College & Town preservation efforts

Preservation Week is April 24-30 In support of the American Library Association’s Annual Preservation Week, Belmont Abbey College and The Belmont Historical Society will be hosting events to highlight both College and Town preservation efforts Monday, April 25-Thursday, April 28, “Going Retro” Abbot Vincent Taylor Library Belmont Abbey, Circulation; Visit the circulation desk all week to find out how libraries have changed over time. Celebrate ALA’s National Library Week theme, Libraries Transform, by typing your own catalogue cards on a typewriter.

Tuesday, April 26 4-6pm, “Enemies of the Book” Exhibition Abbot Vincent Taylor Library, Benedictine Room; In conjunction with the ALA’s Annual Preservation Week, Belmont Abbey College is hosting a preservation information day, with an exhibit of damaged books from the Rare Book Collection. Learn about threats to library materials including insect and rodent damage, mold, and light. Find out how to preserve your personal collections by learning about the risks to paper and books; and methods used to prevent deterioration.

Tuesday, April 26 4-5pm “Preservation in Action” Cleaning and Repair Demonstrations and Information Session, Abbot Vincent

Taylor Library, Benedictine Room; Get an up-close look at the tools and materials used in book and paper conservation. During this hour long demonstration and information session; see some of the methods used to clean and repair rare books as the Director of Preservation works on items from the Rare Book Collection.

Visitors are encouraged to bring questions or examples from their personal collections for feedback on preservation options.

Tuesday, April 26 4-6pm, Binding Workshop HourAbbot Vincent Taylor Library, Benedictine Room See how it’s all put together! Make your own journal in the Binding Workshop Hour!

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Friday, April 29 2-4pm, “The Yates Abernathy Mill House, the Story of a Community” The Belmont Historical Society, 40 Catawba St. Belmont.Come and learn about the historic preservation of an ACME mill house, once located in North Belmont, and now a permanent structure at The Belmont Historical Society. Hear the story of a community’s efforts to restore the mill house through collective memory, individual donations, and labor.

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2016 Book Sale is April 20-23, 2016 Spring Concert is May 1, 2016 Belmont Abbey Chorus, voice and organ students and Instrumental Ensemble present the annual Spring Concert, Sunday May 1, 2016 at 3:00 PM, in the Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd, Belmont.

The program features sacred, secular, vocal and instrumental selections. As this is the 400th anniversary of the death of Shakespeare, the chorus will sing selections with Shakespeare texts by American composer Emma Lou Diemer. Also included will be spirituals and familiar works like Pachelbel’s canon and the Shaker hymn tune “Simple Gifts”. The program will harken back to the 1940’s with “Chattanooga Choo” and “Sentimental Journey.” There will be an Easter Hymn for all to sing with the Abbey organ. Karen Hite Jacob, abbey organist directs the vocal program. Sam Stowe is instrumental director. Admisson is free. Donations will be gladly accepted. Additional information www.bac.edu, or 704-461-6012.

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Rehearsing Mary Poppins in the Banks’ family nursery. Mary Poppins is played by Maddie Ferguson, Jane Banks by Gracie Palmer, and Michael Banks by Eli Dills. All three are students from Gaston Day School.

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Gaston Day School to present Mary Poppins My name is AnnaTaylor Harbin. I am a senior at Gaston Day School, and this is my 10th show at Gaston Day School. For my senior year, we decided to tackle the immensely complicated and extravagant show, Mary Poppins . I play Mrs. Corry, the supposed Oldest Woman in the World who teaches Jane and Michael Banks the importance of a special word known as “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”.

(Can you spell that five times fast?) The fast moving world of the show calls for a huge group effort with building enormous sets, choreographing numerous dances such as “Step in Time” and “Jolly Holiday,” and costuming galore. We have a cast of 55 students ranging from grades 5-12 as well as one faculty member.

Each weekend is typically spent all day at school painting the set bright and magnificently vibrant colors to match the exciting world of Mary Poppins. The set was built with the help of students as well as numbers of parents who spent over 1000 hours to make the set as beautiful and magical as it is; some of the parents do not even have children involved in the show. The parents have not only built the majority of our set but also have helped with costumes, props, and all the special effects to make this a successful production of Mary Poppins .Our two choreographers, Deb De-

francisco and Erin Lekavich, have spent countless hours teaching us detailed routines to make each dance number believable and fantastic.

The dance for “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” is high intensity with us spelling the letters in a variation of British Sign Language with our bodies. “Step in Time” is full of crazy kicks and peels to give the classic number energy; after we conclude this dance, we have to make a fast set change from the rooftops to the Banks’ parlor to create the illusion of us moving place to place by magic almost. The difficulty in creating this magic comes with manpower; we require numbers of students outside the production to run the behind the scenes action as well as number of parents putting in hours to make the costumes, set pieces, and some “magical” moments you have to come see to believe (Mary Poppins’ magic bag!). Soon after our Spring Break, Mary Poppins with Jane and Michael Banks will learn how to fly with Flying

by Foy who helped us fly in Peter Pan . This process is

remarkable once completed, but the prerequisites add another layer of complication with the issue of backstage space. Once the routines are learned and ropes placed, set pieces will have to be rechoreographed to keep the flyers safe. We will also be hosting two school shows for certain schools in the area. With flying, dancing, and magic, this show is high energy and lots of fun for anyone, and we would love for everyone to come see all this behind thes cenes work come to life Make plans now to see Mary Poppins, the Broadway Musical at Gaston Day School Performances are April 14-16 at 7:30 PM and April 17 at 2:30 PM. Tickets for Mary Poppins now on sale at www.carolinatix.org or email a request to marypoppinstix16@gmail.com.

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Meditations Delete divisions I came away from this weekend with multiple bruises and a terrible gash on my left shoulder. No, I did not fight with Mike Tyson. I participated in the Spartan Race. The Spartan is a race that tests your strength, endurance, and mental abilities. We spent three hours scaling walls in a single bound. Well, it was more like crushing our poor trainer while we hopped onto his shoulders and was hoisted over the wall.

The race also included running through pothole fields and woods, carrying round boulders, heavy bags and industrial buckets filled with rocks up and down hills, crawling under barbwire, swimming through mud, more running, more mud, burpees upon burpees. Oh, and

did I saw a lot of mud? In spite of the bruises and freezing wind, it was a fun day.

I also witnessed something pretty amazing during this race. In this weekend event, many of us were strangers to one another. We were strangers working together for one common goal, to finish the race. As a result, we became one team.

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I Corinthians 1:10 ESV. The church should not be a divided entity, but a united family around a common mis- The Belmont Branch Gaston Library had a Welcome Spring Party on Thursday, April 7th. The sion. Instead of being the most kids planted a seed in a cup to take home, played some games, and had refreshments.

Shannon Potter photo segregated institution in society, we should come together in love. The ministry and mission of the body of Christ canGirl Scout Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont has able farming methods. not move forward to the finish line until we put away our petty announced that Linnea Jurs earned her Girl Lillian Abernathy, also earned her Girl squabbling and stand together Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scout Gold Award. Abernathy, daughter of serving God and the world. Scouting.

Todd and Leisa Abernathy and a member of Jurs, daughter of Andy and Lisa Jurs and a What better witness to the Troop 20274, worked in partnership with Caroworld than to see Christians member of Troop 20151, worked in partnership united in love? If one stumbles, with First United Methodist Church in Gastonia lina Cross Connection, a non-profit organization we stoop to help them up. If to educate church members and the commu- that provides home repairs for families in westone feel they want to quit, we nity about fair trade, inspiring discussion and ern North Carolina, to collect tools. Abernathy’s encourage them to continue the prompting easy lifestyle changes to help make tool drive netted 250 new tools to support the good fight. A divided body is a different in the lives of individuals in third efforts of the organization. not a witness of Christ in the world countries. She taught them to exchange “Earning the Girl Scout Gold Award desworld, but a united body is a their coffee, chocolate for Fair Trade products. ignation is truly a remarkable achievement powerful force of good. We She also started a Fair Trade on Main store at may get a few bruises and cuts the church to help small-scale farmers in third and exemplifies leadership in all its forms,” in life, but let’s finish this race world countries receive a fair priced for their said Lane Cook, chief executive officer of Girl together. goods and teach them environmentally sustain- Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont.

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First Baptist Church 23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave.

First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

Message of Love Church 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

South Point United Methodist 510 Southpoint Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

Springwood Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801

Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist 212 South Street 704-825-7269

Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

New Hope Presbyterian Church 4357 S. New Hope Rd., Gastonia 704-824-1697

Full Gospel Church 106 School St 704-827-9621

New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668 First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

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Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280

North Belmont Church of God 2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

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120 Park Street 704-825-1333

East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God 124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-829-1091

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Avenue 704-827-8474

East Belmont Free Will Baptist 909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480

Crossroads Wesleyan Church 101 Beaty Rd., Belmont 704-827-8381

East Belmont Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-825-8822

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Power of the Spirit Church 118 School Street 704-827-7071

Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

Ebenezer United Methodist Church 120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366

Holy Comforter Lutheran Church 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Stowe Memorial Baptist Church 26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987 The Pointe 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

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House of Mercy’s Walk for AIDS raises $40,430 House of Mercy, a nonprofit residence in Belmont, NC serving low-income persons living with AIDS, held its 25th Anniversary Walk for AIDS on Saturday, April 5th. Over 300 persons participated in the walk on a beautiful spring morning to raise AIDS awareness and funds to benefit House of Mercy.

Stan Patterson, President & CEO, welcomed participants and introduced guest speakers Maggie Baucom, House of Mercy’s Board Chair, and Sister of Mercy Jill Weber, also a member of the Board. Both spoke about the impact House of Mercy has made with the help of community support. House of Mercy has been home to 321 men and women living with AIDS. Members of Gaston Family Health Services carried the Walk banner for the 3 mile walk.

Following the walk through historic downtown Belmont, participants gathered on the House of Mercy grounds for a picnic lunch. DJ Mike “hub” Rogers provided music and inspiration for dancing. Stan Patterson announced $40,430 was raised from the walk to support services at House of Mercy.

Prizes were awarded to South Central Associates of the Sisters of Mercy for top fundraising team raising $6,464, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church for second place team raising $6280, and Team Maggie (Maggie Baucom) for third place team. Scott Cloninger, top individual fundraiser, raised $1,195 and Margaret Mayes was 2nd place individual fundraiser. Best Banner went to the House of Mercy Staff Cares Team.

Stowe YMCA senior trip Join the Active Older Adults at the Stowe Family YMCA and visit Mayberry (Mt. Airy) on April 26. This one-day trip will leave the Stowe Family YMCA at 8 am and return by 5 pm. Transportation, provided by Blue Ridge Charter Coach, is included in the trip fee. Contact Mary Lima at mlima@ gastonymca.org with questions or to register today.

Belmont Optimist is very proud to announce that Madi Blanton of the Belmont Optimist Pee Wee Cheer was recently awarded a five hundred dollar scholarship from Pop Warner Little Scholars. Nationally, Pop Warner selects First Team, Second Team and Honorable Mention All-Americans, as well as award scholarships for higher education to the most deserving students in grades 8 and above. Madi received a scholarship for her excellent participation in Cheer and her high academic marks. Madi has participated in the Belmont Optimist Cheer for the past 5 years. Kelvin Reagan of the Belmont Optimist stated that the Optimist is very proud of Madi’s accomplishment along with all the other Belmont Optimist Participants that have been recognized not only for their athletic participation but their academic accomplishments. Madi is the daughter of Aaron and Crystal Blanton.

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Members of Gaston Family Health Services carried the Walk for AIDS banner during Saturday’s fundraising event.

House of Mercy photo 2016 Walk for AIDS sponsors are Sisters of Mercy of the Americas (South Central Community), In Memory of Doug Newton, Wells Fargo, Gilead Science, CaroMont Health, ATCOM Business Telecom Solutions, Rodgers Builders, WSGE 91.7 fm radio, St. Ann Catholic Church, St. Gabriel Catholic Church, The Tradesmen, RK T-Shirts, Bank of North Carolina, Beam Electric Company, Cherry Bekaert LLP, Toal Industries and Troy Outdoor.

House of Mercy President Stan Patterson thanked all the community partners that have made House of Mercy possible since it opened on May 18, 1991, “We can only provide this home and care for low-income persons living with AIDS with the generous support of individuals, businesses, churches, organizations and foundations in our community. Together we have significantly changed the lives of 321 residents and their loved ones. Thank you!”

On March 30, 2016, Keep Belmont Beautiful honored their outstanding volunteers for 2015-16. Photo names as follows: Back Row (left to right)- Art Shoemaker, Roger Edwards (Absolute Turf Mgmt), David Isenhour (Director of Public Works, City of Belmont), Oscar Reid (Reid Community), Delree Keenskern, Don Wentz (St. Mark’s United Methodist Church). Sitting Down (left to right)- Candace Edwards (Alan and Breanna) (Absolute Turf Mgmt.), Marlene Isenhour, Thelma Whitworth, Martha Stowe (representing ROTC of South Point High School.) Not pictured are: Barry Webb, (Former City Mgr. of Belmont), Lane Adams (Belmont General Store) and Chief George Altice (Belmont Fire Department).

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U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry recently got a tour and update on the progress of Nellie’s Southern Kitchen, which is opening soon in downtown Belmont. Nellie’s is the 10,000-square-foot restaurant and adjoining Nellie’s Pick Me Up building being developed by the family of the famous Jonas Brothers. In the center of the photo, Nellie’s owners Kevin and Denise Jonas are with Congressman McHenry and Belmont Mayor Charlie Martin. Others (from left) are Nellie’s Managing Director Joy Auten, pastry chef Emily Pentecost, Operations Manager Danielle Davison Jonas and, at right, chef Ben Sholiton.

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First Aid tips for your pets

By Joann Hager Pets are an important part of many families and April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month. This is the perfect time to ensure you have the skills to take care of your furry family member. While many of us have a basic knowledge of how to control bleeding or perform CPR on a human, very few pet owners are knowledgable about what to do if an accident occurs and your dog or cat needs immediate medical care. Could you get your beloved dog to the vet in time? Increase your pet’s chances of surviving an accident by learning basic pet

first aid.

Pet First Aid Tips Do you know what to do during a pet emergency? Here are some common emergency tips: To determine if your cat or dog is dehydrated, pull up on the skin between the shoulder blades. It should spring right back; if it stays tented this is a sign of dehydration.Signs of pet poisoning include bleeding externally or internally, dilated pupils, drooling or foaming at the mouth, seizures or other abnormal mental state or behavior.If your pet has a seizure, make sure it is in a safe place, but do not

restrain the animal. Keep your hands away from its mouth as your pet may not know who you are during a seizure and could bite you.Signs of heat stroke or heat exhaustion include collapse; body temperature of 104 degrees F or above; bloody diarrhea or vomiting; wobbliness; excessive panting or difficulty breathing; increase heart rate; mucous membranes very red; and increased salivation.Pets bitten by other animals need vet attention to prevent the wound (even if minor) from becoming infected and to check for internal wounds.

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Tri-County Animal Rescue: Pet of the Week This week Tri-County Animal Rescue is featuring a beautiful Scottish Terrier, Otis, as our Pet of the Week. Otis is about 8 years old and weighs about 30 pounds. He is great with people but prefers smaller dogs to play with. Otis would make a great addition to a

family with older children.

Brave and alert, the Scottie is hardy and lovable. It is charming and full of character.

Playful and friendly as a puppy, he matures into a dignified adult. The Scottish Terrier makes a very good watchdog. It is inclined to be stubborn, however, and needs firm, but gentle handling from an early age or it will dominate the household. This breed is sensitive to correction, therefore if you are firm and confident, the dog should respond to you. However, if you do not mean it when you tell him, “No,” he will know it, and will not listen. Obedience training must be consistent but persuasive. Never hit a dog and do not play aggressive games with a terrier such as the Scottie, like wrestling and tug-ofwar. Lively, proud and intelligent, the Scottie has a reliable temperament. Likes to dig, enjoys walks, loves to play ball games, and

is thoroughly sporty, home loving and independent. It has been described as the dog that can go anywhere and do anything—a big dog in a small dog’s body. It is very sensitive to criticism and praise and therefore should be trained gently. These dogs make good house pets. They are usually not recommended for homes with younger children simply because most owners do not display enough authority over them, and the dogs take over the home.

Otis is current on distemper/parvo vaccines, has been dewormed, neutered, current on rabies vacOtis cines, has 30 days of free pet insurance and has been microchipped. Otis and many more pets will be available this weekend at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard on Friday from 6-9 pm, Saturday from noon-6 pm and Sunday 2-5 pm.

About Tri-County Animal Rescue 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 and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Our “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food.

yourself because you could be bitten.If your pet is bleeding, apply direct pressure using gauze over the bleeding site. If blood soaks through, apply more gauze (do not remove soaked gauze) until you can reach a veterinary hospital.

Emergency Contacts • As pet parents, it’s a good idea to keep a few emergency contact numbers on hand at all times. You can post these on the fridge door, in your wallet, by the phone, or anywhere you can access them quickly in an emergency.

• You’ll need the business number and after-hours emergency numbers for your veterinarian, as well as the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Hotline (888-4264435). There’s a fee if you call the ASPCA hotline, but they’re a great resource to have in an emergency. You’ll also want the number of a nearby, reliable friend who can serve as an extra pair of hands in a pet emergency.

• It’s also a good idea to keep a few basic items ready to go at a moment’s notice, like a makeshift muzzle (a necktie will work in a pinch), your dog’s travel crate, and a list of any medications your pet takes.

• The very first thing to do in any emergency situation is to secure the scene of the accident. Remove any threats to yourself and your pet immediately. This may include muzzling your dog, as injured dogs can bite even those people they know and love when they are hurting.

Stay safe. If you’re injured, you can’t help your pet. Secure your own safety, and that of your pet as soon as possible.

Just remember, accidents happen, but knowing what to do when your pet is injured can save his life. If reason fails you and you don’t know what to do, try to stay calm, call for help, and stay with your pet.

Kyra Kelly of Gastonia recently celebrated her 10 birthday.

She asked her friends to donate to Tri-County Animal Rescue in lieu of gifts. Everyone at Tri-County Animal Rescue wants to recognize Kyra for her kindness and desire to help animals.

Thanks Kyra for being a wonderful young lady!

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How to donate to the Cramerton Food Bank Monetary donations may be made to the Cramerton Ministerial Association and mailed to 76 Riverside Drive, Cramerton, NC 28032. Canned items and dry goods are appreciated.

No perishable foods or out of date items are acceptable. Items may be dropped off at the C.B. Huss Recreation Complex between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays or from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Food donations may also be dropped off at Riverside Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, and the Cramerton Fire Dept. Please contact Reverend Lefler at 704756-1531.

Gaston College joins the fabric revolution The Gaston College Textile Technology Center is a partner in a new national public-private consortium to revolutionize the fiber and textiles industry through commercialization of highly functional, advanced fibers and textiles for the defense and commercial markets. The partnership, called Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, or AFFOA, was announced on April 1, 2016, by the Department of Defense.

The AFFOA partnership builds on recent breakthroughs in fiber materials and manufacturing processes that will soon allow the industry to design and manufacture fabrics that see, hear, sense, communicate, store and convert energy, regulate temperature, monitor health and change color.

The announcement of the consortium followed a highly competitive nationwide bid process for a national manufacturing institute that is part of the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation announced by the federal government in 2012 to advance manufacturing leadership and job creation in the U.S. “This is a unique and wonderful opportunity for us to participate in this futuristic textiles manufacturing center,” said Sam Buff, director, Gaston College Textile Technology Center. “We will be producing cutting-edge yarns, fabrics and fibers that are incredibly strong and lightweight. Some will contain properties that are flame resistant, cut resistant, bullet proof, anti-microbial, and with a range of electronic sensors that include the ability to sense medical events, manage moisture, and deliver drugs,” said Buff.

The AFFOA mission is to transform traditional fibers, yarns and textiles manufacturing into a highly sophisticated functional system that will ensure America remains at the leading edge of fiber science. It brings together Fortune 500 companies, universities, community colleges, fiber and textiles manufacturing facilities, state workforce development programs and federal agencies to co-invest in key technology areas that can encourage investment and production in the U.S.

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Public shooting range to open April 19, 2016 The 55-acre Cleveland County Foothills Public Shooting Range, the largest public shooting facility in the state and possibly in the Southeast, will open Tuesday, April 19 with ribbon-cutting at noon and range demonstrations and activities until 3 p.m.

The shooting range is located off Cherryville Road near the Cleveland County Waste Management Facility.

The shooting range is an estimated $3 million dollar project with $2 million from the North Carolina Wildlife Association and monies coming from donors.

“North Carolina Wildlife made it happen,’’ county commissioner Johnny Hutchins said recently and “it’s a dream come true.” Hutchins, of Kings Mountain, has spearheaded the project for seven years.

He said the county has stood out among others in its drive to build a full-service range with a 3-D archery range with 20 stands for archery, a 250 yard rifle range and three pistol target shooting bays. The range features two skeet trap facilities and two 50-yard utility ranges. A house on the property houses the administrative offices and plenty of room for gun safety classes and training exercises for law enforcement agencies and Boy Scouts. Hutchins said multiple safety classes are in the works as possibly a pistol match for youth and adults later in the year.

Invitations have gone out to a number of dignitaries to attend the event, including Governor Pat McCrory, NC Speaker of the House Tim Moore, Commissioner of the North Carolina Wildlife Commission and other local and area government officials.

The opening day event will feature demonstrations from law enforcement.

Officials remind that this is a COLD range, visitors should leave all firearms at home.

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C-17s, one step closer for Charlotte-based NC Air National Guard The 145th Airlift Wing, based in Charlotte, N.C., is one step closer to receiving eight C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, after President Obama’s proposed budget was released on Feb. 9, 2016.

With the Air Force’s selection of Charlotte, the proposal will replace the unit’s 10 C-130 Hercules aircraft if the President’s budget is approved, beginning in federal fiscal year 2018. The move comes as the Air Force restructures C-17 basing, which will allow for strategically locating these aircraft in Charlotte.

“I am extremely proud of the airmen of the 145th Airlift Wing and the United States Air Force’s selection to transition to the new aircraft and future mission as stated in the Presidents Proposed fiscal year 17 Budget,” said Col. Marshall C. Collins, commander, 145th Airlift Wing. “The men and women of the North Carolina Air National Guard have a proud heritage in the airlift mission and we look forward to this new chapter in our legacy.”

The 145th is well equipped with personnel and infrastructure to support the heavy airlift needs of the Army, Marine Corps, Air Force and other customers in the region and around

the world. This new, heavy-lift capability will greatly increase North Carolina’s ability to serve its citizens and those in surrounding states during disaster-response operations.

Basing C-17s at Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a cost-effective, total force decision that takes advantage of a superior, multi-platform transportation hub that is close to major military installations and seaports. Charlotte Douglas is also located in a vibrant economic and social community that supports military members.

The North Carolina Air National Guard is comprised of nearly 1,500 Airmen who serve their state and nation. The primary unit of the North Carolina Air National Guard is the 145th Airlift Wing. Its mission is to maintain wartime readiness and the ability to mobilize and deploy expeditiously to carry out air support missions and activities in the event of a war or military emergency. Members of the 145th respond to state and national emergencies as directed by the Governor.

For additional information on the North Carolina Air National Guard and the 145th Airlift Wing, please visit www.145aw. ang.af.mil, or find us on Facebook.

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April Calendar of events Autovino selected as MHCDF Vice Chair lt goes from a few scraps of fabric to a masterpiece.

April 1 thru May 7 – “Through an Artist’s Eyes: Gaston County Schools Annual Art Show” – Gaston County Museum / Museum hours: Tuesday – Friday 10:00AM – 5:00PM and Saturday – 10:00AM – 3:00PM (excluding major holidays).

The Gaston County Museum has partnered with Gaston County Schools to present artwork from the county’s elementary, middle, and high school students. This show will display over 600 pieces of artwork. There are 10 categories including: painting, sculpture, fiber arts, photography, print making, comic art, ceramics, glass and digital art, drawing, and mixed media. The middle and high schools students will be judged and awards given to the top pieces in each category. For more details contact Jason Luker, Programs Coordinator, at 704-9227681 ext. 105 or email Jason at Jason.Luker@gastongov. com.

April 1 thru May 14 – “Artwork by Mercedes Jelinek” – Gaston County Museum Mercedes Jelinek is a photographer who is currently a Resident Artist at Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina. She has built a freelance career working in several genres of photography- architecture, fashion, event, and journalism. The photographs in this exhibit are from a body of work called Remember. This collection has great meaning to her personally and displays how artwork can be used to cope with great changes in our lives. Jelinek explains that “after graduate school my mother rapidly started forgetting many details of her daily life. After researching how memories are made and recalled I began using what I learned about her condition in my work.” Come see for yourself and experience Mercedes as she remembers. For more details please call 704922-7681 or visit www.gastoncountymuseum.org.

April 5 thru May 14 – “2016 Gaston County Senior Games” – Gaston County Senior Center In 1983 Senior Games began with a vision for North Carolinians 50 years of age or better — To be more active – To learn new skills – To renew old talents – To live better and healthier – Today, there are over 60,000 participants in 53 local games programs that serve all 100 counties across the state. Join the Gaston County Senior Games for fun, fitness and celebrate yourselves! Registration and an entry packet are required.

The Senior Center is located at 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy. in Dallas. This program is sanctioned by North Carolina Senior Games, Inc. NCSG is sponsored state

wide by the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services.

For more details or to order your packet please contact Ellen Fenters at 704-9222165 or Meredith Sisson at 704-866-6842.

April 15 – “Museum Members-only Concert featuring Jamie Laval” – Gaston County Museum, 7:00PM-9:00PM / The concert will be held at the Dallas Historic Courthouse located at 130 N. Gaston Street in Dallas. Jamie Laval is an award winning Celtic violinist that creates rapt audiences with his passionate performances of traditional music of Scotland, Ireland, Brittany and Quebec. Jamie blends an ancient art form with stunning virtuosity and contemporary flair that resonates with families, youth, seniors, and devotees of ethnic, jazz, and classical music. An evening concert experience with Jamie combines toetapping melodies, amusing and informative stories, foot percussion, and an innovative arrangement style to create a beautiful atmosphere of the Scottish Highlands. Reservations are required and the concert is free for Museum Members-only. If you want to come, you can join today.

Memberships begin at $20 and include access to future Members Only events and special benefits throughout the year. For more information about this program or to make your reservation please contact Jason Luker, Programs Coordinator, at 704922-7681 ext. 105 or at Jason.

Luker@gastongov.com.

April 16 – “Community Run 2016” – Rotary Pavilion in Downtown Gastonia, Registration closes at 7:00AM The pavilion is located at 111 N. South Street in Gastonia. On the day of the Run, over 5,000 people come together for one of the biggest celebrations of community spirit and support in the county. The day is filled with a 5K Run and 2K Fun Walk, entertainment, games, food and informational booths and so much more. The registration fee is currently $20 for the run and $10 for the walk.

Come see the magic of a community celebration, combined with ease of giving has increased awareness about the work of local organizations and has enabled them to raise nearly over $15 million in the last thirteen years. For more details call the Community Foundation of Gaston County at 704-864-0927.

April 16, 17 – “EARTHFEST ~ EARTH DAY CELEBRATION” – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 11:00AM-3:00PM / The Garden will celebrate Earth Day 2016 with crafts, music, lawn games, planned hikes and more providing fun for the whole family. Join us for a weekend of education and adventure as you learn how to practice sustainable living with easy suggestions to

help you get started! General admission applies, free for members. For more details call 704-825-4490 or visit www.DSBG.org.

April 19 – “3rd Annual Spring into Good Health Fair” – Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church Family Life Center – 9:00AM-12:30PM / This event is sponsored by Stress Free Home Care. The church is located at 113 East Parkwood Street in Stanley.

This event is free and open to the public. There will be lots of information on a variety of topics related to all ages from over 25 vendors. FREE DOOR PRIZES TOO! For more details call 704-9314997.

April 21 – “Science After Hours” – Schiele Museum, 7:00PM-9:00PM An after-hours evening where adults can enjoy interesting speakers, trivia, an adult beverage, refreshments, and a show in the James H. Lynn Planetarium and Science Theater. The cost is $5 for members and $7 for non-members. Call 704-8546676 for $5 advance tickets.

April 22 – “Cherry Blossom 5K” – YMCA of Cherryville, 6:00PM ~ 1 Mile Memorial Walk, 6:05PM This is a Friday evening race benefiting the YMCA of Cherryville. The race begins and ends at First Presbyterian Church, located at 107 West Academy Street in Cherryville and is part of the Cherry Blossom Festival. Some perks of the race are that families and Girls on the Run participants qualify for discounted registration, and there is a special dog tag award for the top dog finisher. Proceeds benefit the Cherryville Family YMCA for their “The Y: So Much More” Annual Giving Campaign.

April 22, 23 – “Cherry Blossom Festival & Little Miss Cherry Blossom Pageant” – Main Street in Downtown Cherryville / The hours are April 22nd from 5:00PM10:00PM and the 23rd from 10:00AM-4:00PM Bring the entire family and your friends and enjoy games, inflatables, clowns, puppets, dancers, crafts, food and Little Blue Choo! The Little Miss Cherry Blossom Festival Pageant will be held at the Community Building.

For more details please call 704-435-3451 or email the chamber at chamber@cityofcherryville.com.

April 22 thru 24 – “Tuck Fest ~ Outdoor Competitions & Live Music” – U.S. National Whitewater Center Tuck Fest is a three-day festival that celebrates the outdoor lifestyle through competitions, exhibitions, demos, and live music. The festival features a variety of outdoor sport competitions that include trail running, kayaking, biking, climbing, stand-up paddleboarding, and adventure racing.

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Angela joined the Mt. Holly Community Development Foundation Board of Directors in 2013 and is also the Chair of the Art & Events Committee.

Angela and her family moved to Mount Holly in 2001 from Rochester, NY. Why Mount Holly? “I love it here because it is quaint and a great community,” Angela exclaimed. “I am a hairdresser and have been for 33 years. I worked in Charlotte but soon wanted to open my own salon with two other partners. In 2005, I passed the revitalized depot and decided it was perfect.” Edoo Hair Studio was began.

Since Angela moved to the community she has volunteered for various groups like the Seniors’ Dinner in the spring, Member of Mount Hollydays Board of Directors and has been a member of the Foundation since it began. “I am proud to be a member and help to continue to make this city a great place to live.”

Angela and Mike have been married for 30 years and have two children, Amanda and Michael, and two beautiful grandchildren, Aubrey Rose, who is twenty-five months and Blaze Zepplin, who is sixteen months.

Angela Autovino When Angela is not working in her shop or volunteering, she enjoys reading, cooking and entertaining.

Angela looks forward to her continued passion in making our organization shine while making Mount Holly a great place to visit and live.

Cankerworms are back Have you seen those pesky little green worms hanging from trees in our area over the past couple of weeks? Well, they are called cankerworms and it’s time to dclare all out war on them before it’s too late.

General Information The cankerworm is a native insect ranging across the Eastern half of North America from Texas to Nova Scotia. This inch-worm caterpillar will periodically outbreak in large numbers every several years. Outbreaks are more common in the northern regions. In North Carolina, outbreaks have been rare, except parts of Charlotte and surrounding counties like Gaston.

Biology The cankerworm has four life stages, egg, caterpillar, pupa, adult. The adult male is a small brown moth and the adult female grey, with reduced wings, and unable to fly. At the first cold temperatures in the late fall (late November), the adult moths leave their cocoons in the soil. Female moths crawl up the trunks of trees or any vertical object, looking for the highest point or branches on which to lay eggs.

Cankerworm tiny caterpillars emerge in the early spring when leaves just begin to open (around late February) and feed immediately. As a tree’s young leaves and buds are destroyed, plants may respond with new buds and leaves. Cankerworms generally don’t kill trees, but this defoliation can drain a tree of some of its energy and may make it weaker.

Feeding may continue well into April and cankerworm larvae can blow or drop to an adjacent branch or tree by silk strands. The “inch worms” measure up to one inch in length and may be light green or dark green.

When the caterpillars have completed feeding, they will string down to the ground on a silken thread and burrow into the soil to make a new cocoon.

Identification Cankerworms are one of the few caterpillars feeding very early in the season. Unlike the hairy tent caterpillars, it is smooth-bodied and does not build tents in the crotches of trees or elsewhere. When it crawls, it does so using the “measuring” movement characteristic of this group of inch-worms.

Control Chemical- Under the approval of the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, the City of Charlotte sprayed infested

areas by air with plane or helicopter. The pesticide of choice has been B.t.

(Bacillus thuringiensis) a naturally occuring bacteria that as been used by organic farmers and gardeners for decades. It has no known adverse affects on humans, wildlife, pets, fish or honey bees.

Foliar sprays containing B.t. are done in the spring while the small caterpillars are feeding. They stop eating soon after ingestion and die a few days later. Homeowners can use this same product on small trees, but large trees would require professional spray equipment and some amount of cost. Liquid Sevin (carbaryl) for example, could be sprayed on foliage, but would require applications every five days for several times. It would also harm the beneficial insects and may produce a worse situation in upcoming seasons. Insecticidal soap is extremely safe and has no residual. That means that it will kill only the soft-bodied insects that directly contact the spray. About three sprays per week would be required. Large tree spraying is both expensive and troublesome. Other foliar insecticides might include those containing spinosad, bifenthrin, permethrin, or chlorantraniliprole.

Tree Banding- Tree banding in November and December can be an effective way to block wingless females from crawling to the tops of trees to lay eggs. Traps should be in place about mid-November through all January. A sticky agent such as Tanglefoot™ is applied to a band around the tree, rather than the tree itself to protect the bark.

Step 1: Install a strip of batting or insulation around the tree a few feet above ground level and below all limbs.

Step 2: Position a band of tar paper or roofing felt 6-12 inches wide, around the trunk circumference covering the batting.

Short staples may be used for this. Do not use nails. Electrical tape might be used for small smooth-barked trees.

Step 3: Apply the Tanglefoot or sticky material in a band several inches wide onto the tar paper. Wear disposable gloves for easy clean up. Bands must remain sticky and clear of excessive debris, and may need to be “refreshed” periodically.

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Last week Stuart Cramer took on Hunter Huss in a girl’s soccer game. The Cramer Lady Storm prevailed 9-0. In this photo Huss player #6 – Ilse Chenya and Cramer’s #2 Courtney Mullis vy for the ball.

Near the goal line, Stuart Cramer’s #7 – Brittany Postell and Huss’s #12 Laesha Aguilar come together with the Huss goalie.

Photos by Mike Postell

Belmont Sports Hall of Fame to induct Raymond Garrison

By Bobby Brown

Elbows were the order of the day between Huss player #9 Trinity Gray and Stuart Cramer’s #11 Anna Macaluso in last week’s game.

Stuart Cramer’s # 3 Brylee Byrd and Hunter Huss’s # 14 Laura Herrera race down the field during the Lady Storm’s 9-0 win.

The Belmont Sports Hall of Fame will continue its 29th year tradition of honoring past area sports heroes for outstanding performance on the fields of play on Tuesday, April 26, at Park Street Methodist Family Life Center in East Belmont. This banquet brings in the 77th, 78th, and 79th local sporting standouts.

We bring to your attention this week, Raymond Garrison, a star athlete from the late 50s and early 60s. Quoting his high school coach and Belmont Hall of Fame inductee, Toppy Hayes; “If there was a better basketball player in high school at the time Ray was playing I’d like to have seen him.

The night he scored 45 points he brought the house down, but that was no surprise to me or the rest of the team.” Toppy continues with this about Raymond. “Ray was a phenomenal shooter. If you played him tight, he would drive around you and if you played him loose he would shoot over you.”

Raymond Garrison was a victim of the terrible disease of polio when he was young. This was overcome and the community watched with wonder as he developed his playing skills to become one of the finest athletes to come out of Belmont’s long sports history.

Garrison was a 1963 BHS graduate and a talented player of football, basketball and baseball. Basketball is where he astonished everyone. He possessed a will to compete and skills to perform at a level not seen before in the Belmont basketball world. He was named All-Conference, All-NorthwestSouthwest Tournament and to The Charlotte News All-State Team. During his active playing years he set a new single game scoring record for the Raiders of 45 points and a season points record of 469 points in twenty games. He had a career scoring record of 976 points in two and one-half years.

Raymond chose Davidson College for his education. He suffered an early injury that interfered with his college career but did play for Lefty Driesell his junior year. Upon graduation from Davidson College, Raymond attended dental school at the University of North Carolina. He went on to achieve professional recognition and served on the accreditation bar for medical and dental universities in the United States. He helped set up the medical and dental programs at

Raymond Garrison East Carolina University. He has retired as a Professor Emeritus from the Wake Forest Medical and Dental School and has been active as a dentist and member of a dental group with locations in various parts of North Carolina.

Welcome, Raymond Garrison, to the 29th class of honored Belmont Sports Hall of Fame Members.

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Lady Warriors #1 Madison Cook and #5 Shannon Smith defended strongly but Cramer’s #7 Brittany Postell is seen scoring one of her two points in last week’s 4-2 win over East Gaston.

Stuart Cramer’s #18 MacKenzie Quinlan and East Gaston’s EG #4 Dacey Williams focus on getting to the ball in last Wednesday’s game. Quinlan scored a goal in the Storm’s 4-2 win.

Lady Storm player#14 Sarah Conder and Lady Warrior # 2 Jordan Crumbly go at it just before Conder scored a goal.

East Gaston’s#12 Brittany Lofton, and Stuart Cramer’s #8 Erin Calhoun are seen racing downfield in last week’s contest.

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Banner-News Sports & School Happenings Students at Warlick Academy learn life lesson through coding

Gaston Lacrosse history was made last week when the first game between two Gaston County teams took place. The Gaston County Patriots defeated the Mountain Island Raptors 16 to 5.

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Does music affect your mood? Does your appearance affect the way people view and respond to you? Do middle school boys crack their cell phone screens more than girls? How does your penmanship describe your personality? These were some questions that were explored by student projects recently submitted to the Gaston Christian School 2016 Middle School Science Fair held on Wednesday, March 16. Middle school students had been diligently working on their projects since the fall. After classroom presentations, approximately ten projects per grade level were chosen to compete in the Science Fair. Both middle and elementary students enjoyed visiting the Science Fair throughout the day. Congratulations to the following students: Eighth Grade – Jackson Lee and Jacob Whitesides 1st Place, Emma Plunkett 2nd Place, Bella Reid 3rd Place; Seventh Grade – Chandler Jones 1st Place, Ela Thomas 2nd Place, Nicholas Cochran and Bennett Stowe 3rd Place; Sixth Grade – Jack Hyland 1st Place, Adam Hoyle 2nd Place, Grace Marlowe and Isaac Schmitke 3rd Place. Special thanks to Mrs. Patty Grahl and Mr. Jonathan Huitt, middle school science teachers, for coordinating this year’s Science Fair.

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It might have been their favorite class all year. Sixth graders at Warlick Academy recently spent a day programming and playing their own version of the “Flappy Bird” computer game.

It was a lot of fun, but it wasn’t a day off from the lesson plan. In fact, the students were learning more than they realized, and that’s just what teacher Kelley Black intended.

As they figured out how to navigate their cartoon bird across the screen, her students were learning the basics of computer programming while also developing problem-solving skills that transfer into both English and math classes.

What Black really wants her students to learn, however, are the kinds of lessons not found in textbooks. By teaching her students how to code, she hopes they’ll learn something about themselves: even if they fail, they can keep trying. It’s a lesson she thinks is especially important for her students at Warlick, the district’s alternative school.

“For them to think, ‘I can do something I’m not good at, and I did it and I was successful at it, so maybe I can do something else’ is what we want to hear,” Black said. “I want them to carry those skills and mindset with them.”

Black had her first coding lesson just a week before her students as part of a training session with Code.org through the Gaston County Schools instructional technology program. She knew immediately she wanted to share it with her class.

“If I’m enjoying it this much, I know the students would love it even more,” Black said.

And they did.

The classroom lesson, led by instructional technology facilitator Lisa Montgomery, introduced students to coding not on a computer screen, but with a seemingly oldfashioned method: paper. Coding is just solving a problem one step at a time, Montgomery explained.

So, using an arrow drawn on a piece of paper, one student guided a classmate stepby-step across the classroom tiles to find a hidden “treasure,” a bag of candy. The rest of the lesson was just as much fun.

After a few introductory exercises on their Chromebooks, Montgomery let students pick an activity on the Code.org website and get to work. Students spent the rest of class fitting together blocks of code to send their “Flappy Bird” across the screen. Montgomery and Black helped them navigate the first few

Belmont Central announces students of month for March 2016 Belmont Central Elementary has named its March Students of the Month Congratulations to these students for being selected as Student of the Month for their respective classes!

2nd Grade: Delaney – Ava Koutsoupias; Dunbar – Parker Johnson; Earl – Ella Moore; Gregory – Morgan Frasure; Howard – Lynden Townsend; Parrish – Megan Wise; Ross – Liza Kauer; Whisnant – Aubrey Lee. 3rd Grade: Adams – Landon King; Braswell – Jake Barnette; Groves – Gavin Gibson; Justice – Anna Hutto; Kitris – Remanda Cunningham; McQueen – Ava Bumgardner; Southard – Kaitlyn Drolette; Stuckey – Kirsten Marler.

4th Grade: Beaty – Abbigail Johnson-Smith; Craig – Claire Miller; Dodson – Chris Stowe; Eldridge – Erica Menz; Hamam – Lee Howard; McMillan – Emily Medley; Mellette – Greyson Kines.

5th Grade: Allen – Harley Lovejoy; Beltakis – Zac Cagle; Brown – Amy Hyde; Fascella – Sophia Deussing; Snipes – NaMonyea Bratton; Wood – Vincent Wu.

times, but before long the students had the basics figured out and were taking on more challenging levels.

The classroom was quiet, the students focused on their screens, only looking up from time to time to ask each other advice or compare their achievements.

“Each class has been so engaged and so excited about being able to do this,” Black said.

Asked to rate the class on a scale of 1 to 10, Ashton Myers didn’t hesitate. He gave it “100,” adding that he would like to learn coding as a job.

Jakari Turner appreciated the independence that coding offers. “I like that we get to create our own game, and choose how we want to do it,” he said. “Other games have instructions to follow, but (in coding) you can do what is best for you.”

Shane Greely also enjoyed his first attempt at code. “It was complicated, but at the same time it was fun, and it challenged you,” he said.

That enthusiasm was just what Black and Montgomery hoped to hear.

“We believe in a growth mindset, in not quitting,” Montgomery said. “If you keep working and keep trying, you don’t have to be the smartest, you just have to not give up.”

And that mindset is important, said Warlick principal Curt Hovis, adding that coding helps prepare students for success after graduation.

“What we’re doing now are things students will be required to do in jobs in the future,” he said.

Black agreed. She hopes to use coding through the rest of the semester to help teach language arts concepts. In the end, though, she wants her students to learn more than what’s on the test. She hopes they’ll come to believe this: “Just because something’s hard for me doesn’t mean I can’t be good at it. It might be hard, but I’ll just keep trying.”

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Ashbrook High School students swept the awards in the Women’s History Month Essay Contest sponsored by the American Association of University Women. The contest was open to Gaston County students in AP English 11 and/or AP U.S. History, and three students from Jean Miller’s class at Ashbrook were selected in a blind reading of the essays. First, second and third place were, respectively, Elizabeth Hendrix, Wade Wilson and Isabel Stellato. They were presented with certificates and cash awards at a March 15 dinner at First ARP Church. “I am super proud that all these winners happen to be my own students,” said Miller, who is also National Honor Society advisor at Ashbrook.

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Gaston College will graduate its Class of 2016 on Friday, May 13. The commencement ceremony takes place at 4:00 p.m. at Bojangles’ Coliseum in Charlotte.

At the ceremony, the College will award 980 degrees and diplomas to the graduates. Among the speakers at the ceremony will be Gaston College President Dr. Patricia Skinner, and the Deans of the various departments at Gaston College.

Bojangles’ Coliseum is located at 2700 E. Independence Boulevard in Charlotte. Parking at the venue is free for graduates and guests. Graduates may bring as many guests as they like, and no tickets are required for attendance. Doors will open at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 13, and the ceremony begins at 4:00 p.m.

For more information about the Gaston College 2015/2016 Commencement Ceremony, please contact the Gaston College Records and Registration department at 704-922-6232 or visit http://www.gaston.edu/records-registration/graduationcentral.

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Banner-News Sports & School Happenings Highland FBLA East Gaston Students Receive keeps pushing thirty-two Medals The Future Business Leaders of America chapter at Highland School of Technology attended the 2016 FBLA North Carolina State Leadership Conference on March 15 to 17. The 44 Highland students joined over 2000 students to compete at events related to their high school Career and Technical Education courses. Highland students competed in their various events which resulted in winning 32 medals.

Highland was awarded the Gold Seal Chapter of Merit for the fourth year in a row. Highland had students qualify to compete for the first time in the industry Microsoft Office Specialist certification exams at the FBLA National competition. Evan Null qualified for Microsoft Office 2013 - Excel; Elliott Stines and Zoe Hatsios qualified for Microsoft Office 2013 - Word.

The following student placed in individual competitions at the conference: David Hamilton – 1st Securities and Investments; Caleb Kiser – 1st Introduction to Information Technology; Jovan Sheshbaradaran – 2nd Introduction to Parliamentary Procedures;

Kristen Caulfield – top 10 Multimedia and Web Design open testing; Savannah Duncan – top 10 Public Speaking II; Ma’Aanu Ervin – top 10 Introduction to Parliamentary Procedures; Patience Foster – top 10 Introduction to Business Procedures; Sara Jane Heavner – top 10 Introduction to Business Procedures and top 10 Microsoft 2013 open testing; Haleigh Johnson – top 10 Accounting II; Katherine Kiser – top 10 Introduction to Business Communications; Priya Shah – top 10 Introduction to Business Communications; Caroline Smith – top 10 Insurance and Risk Management; and Leah Sosnik – top 10 Introduction to Parliamentary Procedures.

Students worked as a team in the following competitions and placed as follows: Alexander Matthew and Matthew Noles – 2nd Banking and Financial

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Systems; Parker Crenshaw, Abril Jauri, and Elise Sweezy – 2nd Emerging Business Issues; Kayla McManus-Viana, Katherine Purello and Teresa Purello – 2nd Global Business; Abril Jauri and Elise Sweezy – 1st Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit; Alec Castillo, Michael Caulfield and Ciara Kranzler – 4th Marketing; Ryan Hance, Chase Pasour and Morgan Poteat – 2nd Network Design; and Bailey Birtchet and Kristen Caulfield - 5th Publication Design.

Students or teams placing in the top four qualified to compete at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia the end of June.

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Gaston Early College students producing weekly news broadcasts Gaston Early College High School has partnered with the broadcasting arts department of Gaston College to produce weekly news segments. The news crew, a group of seniors enrolled in journalism at the high school level, works with college staff and interns to write, film, and produce the news for the early college.

Students cover topics such as school announcements, current world events, and features on field trips, clubs, or student achievements. The news crew gains hands-on experience with professional quality camera equipment and editing software to get a better understanding of broadcast journalism.

The news crew is Kate Braswell, Kayla Walker, Alex Fugett, Olivia Hudson, Caylin McRavion and James Wessinger, who wrote an article about the program that was featured on the North Carolina New Schools blog.

“This experience has better prepared me for a possible career and imparted experience in what real life broadcasting and journalism are truly like,” Wessinger said. It has also taught me essential skills such as improvisation, cleaning and caring for camera equipment, operational use of sound or camera control software, and the experience in editing and revising previously recorded audio and video.”

The weekly news segments can be viewed on the GECHS weekly YouTube channel.

The East Gaston baseball program has had a roller coaster of a season. They have had some big ups and disappointing downs. But the ride is far from over. In fact the case could be made that the real thrill of the ride has just begun.

More then halfway through the schedule the Warriors can boast an impressive 10-6 record. But when you break that down it gets tougher on EG. Going into last week’s games the Warriors were 2-2 in conference play. But for it to really matter and to guarantee a decent playoff seed East Gaston would have to pick up the pace against its conference foes.

Since winning the Gaston County Baseball Tournament the Warriors have done just that. East Gaston has won two of it’s last three games. The Warriors beat Ashbrook 4-3, dropped a tight one to Cramer 4-3 and then went on to beat Forestview in a grueling 10 inning showdown.

Against Ashbrook, EG jumped out to a 3-0 lead and held on. Ashbrook tied things up in the 5th but EG scored one more run in the 7th to eek out the win.

A strong pitching performance by Kyle Truett and Nash Jamison played a role in getting the win. Truett and Jamison were backed up by a defense that committed no errors.

When East Gaston took on Cramer they didn’t play their best game. East Gaston overpowered the Storm at the plate.

Warrior batters got 10 hits to Cramer’s 6. But errors hurt with the EG defense committing 5 errors. In the end Cramer muscled past the Warriors 4-3.

When Josh Benfield took the mound against Forestview it’s unlikely he knew what kind of game he was about to get involved in. The Jags went with senior standout Garrett Sutton. It turned out to be a classic old school pitching showdown.

When all was said and done Benfiled had stood his ground and weathered the storm. Benfield only gave up four hits. The Warrior defense backed him up and held.

The Warrior offense struggled but did the best with what they had. East Gaston batters only generated two hits. But East Gaston was able to turn that into all that was needed.

In the 6th inning Nash Jamison got on base with a single.

Jamison then stole second base. Dosi Jonas grounded out but moved Jamison to third.

Josh Benfield went to the plate and was able to get Jamison home with a ground out. The margin was slim but it was all that was needed.

With the Ashbrook and Forestview wins the Warriors improved their conference record to 4-3. East Gaston now finds themselves bottled up in a three way tie for 3rd place with Lake Norman and Forestview.

The school’s ‘Girl Power’ group at Lingerfeldt Elementary had a ‘Loving the Little’ drive to raise items for local animal shelters. Students donated items such as food, toys, leashes, stainless steel bowls, shampoos, nail trimmers, etc., and collected 312 items.

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Seventh grade students from Gaston Christian School recently visited Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC. They students saw a lot of interesting animals and made friends with some as well.

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Be careful when burning debris in spring

Wildfire risk typically higher from March to May The N.C. Forest Service is urging residents across the state to think safety and exercise caution during the spring fire season, which typically lasts from March to May. During the spring fire season, people do a lot of yard work that often includes burning leaves and yard debris. There are many factors to consider before doing any burning.

“If you’re thinking about burning debris, contact your county forest ranger first,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “The forest ranger can offer technical advice and explain the best options to help maximize safety for people, property and the forest.”

For people who choose to burn debris, the NCFS urges them to adhere to the following tips to protect property and prevent wildfires: • Consider alternatives to burning. Some yard debris, such as leaves and grass, may be more valuable if composted.

• Check with your county fire marshal’s office for local laws on burning debris. Some communities allow burning

only during specified hours; others forbid it entirely.

• Make sure you have an approved burning permit, which can be obtained at any NCFS office, county-approved burning permit agent, or online at http://ncforestservice.gov.

• Check the weather. Don’t burn if conditions are dry or windy.

• Only burn natural vegetation from your property. Burning household trash or any other man-made materials is illegal.

Trash should be hauled away to a convenience center.

• Plan burning for the late afternoon when conditions are typically less windy and more humid.

• If you must burn, be prepared. Use a shovel or hoe to clear a perimeter around the area where you plan to burn.

• Keep fire tools ready. To control the fire, you will need a hose, bucket, a steel rake and a shovel for tossing dirt on the fire.

• Never use flammable liquids such as kerosene, gasoline or diesel fuel to speed burning.

• Stay with your fire until it is completely out. In North Carolina, human carelessness leads to more wildfires than any other cause. In fact, debris burning is the No. 1 cause of wildfires in the state.

• These same tips hold true for campfires and barbeques, too. Douse burning charcoal briquettes or campfire thoroughly with water. When the coals are soaked, stir them and soak them again. Be sure they are out cold and carefully feel to be sure they are extinguished. Never dump hot ashes or coals into a wooded area.

• Burning agriculture residue and forestland litter: In addition to the guidelines above, a fire line should be plowed around the area to be burned. Large fields should be separated into small plots for burning one at a time. Before doing any burning in a wooded area, contact your county ranger, who will weigh all factors, explain them and offer technical advice.

For more information on ways you can prevent wildfires and loss of property visit http://ncforestservice.gov.

Elementary magnet school is the first of its kind for Gaston County

Applications accepted for Hawks Nest STEAM Academy Gaston County Schools is accepting applications for the Hawks Nest STEAM Academy, a new elementary school magnet program that concentrates on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

The Academy will be located at the current Hawks Nest Intermediate School campus on Robinwood Road in Gastonia. The STEAM magnet school for elementary-age children is the first of its kind in Gaston County.

Now through May 13, parents may apply to have their child attend Hawks Nest STEAM Academy, which will open in August. Students will be chosen through a lottery selection process. Students who will be in kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, or fourth grade next school year (2016-2017) are eligible to apply. Students must reside in Gaston County.

Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker stated, “The new Hawks Nest STEAM Academy will offer a comprehensive and innovative academic program as well as extracurricular activities associated with the STEAM curriculum. Students will have op-

portunities to make real-world connections through technology, engaging group activities, hands-on learning, and endeavors inside and outside the classroom. Most important, students will learn how science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics relate to everyday life.”

Parents may fill out the student application online by visiting the Gaston County Schools website (www.gaston.k12.nc.us) and clicking the “Hawks Nest STEAM Academy” quick link. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 13 at 5:00 p.m.

The lottery to select the students who will attend the school will be held on Friday, May 20 at 4:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Highland School of Technology, 1600 North Morris Street, Gastonia.

Parents who would like more information about the Hawks Nest STEAM Academy may visit the Gaston County Schools website or call Academic Services at (704) 810-7284.

Scholastics Art and Writing and Adams Outdoor Advertising awarded a writer and an artist from Gaston Day School with their own billboards. Both students received Gold Keys for their entries.

Lauralee Hurst (Below) is in the 8 th grade and Ayndee Hodnett is a junior (above).

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CALENDAR From page 10 The name “Tuck Fest” comes from the Tuckaseegee Ford and Trail, a historical landmark located at the USNWC. In its fourth year, Tuck Fest continues to grow and be rooted in the overall outdoor experience, giving guests of all ages and skill levels the chance to try something new. It’s about being active by taking part in a competition or simply enjoying the music and atmosphere. Featuring over 20 competitions in and around the river as well as live bands

and participation from leaders in the outdoor industry, the festival invites athletes, spectators, and musicians to celebrate the outdoor lifestyle. For more details call 704-391-3900 or info@ usnwc.org.

April 23 – “18th Annual Antique Car Show (Antique and Classic Cars ~ Original and Modified)” The show will be held at the C. Grier Beam Truck Museum located at 111 N. Mountain Street in Cherryville. This event is held in

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conjunction with the Cherry Blossom Festival sponsored by the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce. Registration is 8:00AM-9:00AM and the show is 9:00AM-1:00PM. Registration is $10 in advance and $15 on day of the show. There will be dash plaques and goody bags to the first 50 entries with door prizes and 50/50 contest.

Trophies will be awarded at 12:45PM. For more details call 704-435-3072 or email info@beamtruckmuseum. com. Registration forms are available at www.beamtruckmuseum.com.

April 23 – “Sheepshearing” – Schiele Museum, 11:00AM & 1:00PM Watch as skilled interpreters shear the sheep and see wool spun into thread at the 18th Century Backcountry Farm. For more details call 704-866-6908.

April 23 – “Wild Earth” – Schiele Museum, 10:00AM-3:00PM Celebrate Earth Day with activities, crafts, live music, and more as you experience the wonder of the wild world around you. For more details call 704-866-6908.

April 23 – “Earth Day” – Goat Island Park, 11:00AM2:00PM The City of Belmont and Town of Cramerton will hold the annual Arbor Day Earth Day celebration at Goat Island Park located at 305 Greenwood Place in Cramerton. They invite eco-minded and ecologically concerned businesses, artists, and organizations to participate. They invite vendors of locally grown or produced goods.

For more details you may call the City of Belmont at 704-825-5586 or the Town of Cramerton at 704-824-4337.

April 23 thru September 24 – “Community Concert & Cruise-In” – Downtown Bessemer City, 6:00PM10:00PM / This event starts every 4th Saturday of the month in beautiful down-

town Bessemer City on W. Virginia Avenue. Come and enjoy live music, classic cars, a beer and wine garden sponsored by the Bessemer City Merchant’s Association, vendors, family fun and so much more! For more details contact the City of Bessemer City at 704-629-5542 or visit www.bessemercity.com.

April 30 – “3 Parks ~ 2 States ~ 1 Hike” – Crowders Mountain State Park, Hike begins at 9:00AM This is a 14 mile moderate to strenuous Ranger led hike from Crowders Mountain State Park that ends in Kings Mountain Military National Park (stopping at the Boulders Access Area for lunch). Bring a bag lunch; wear comfortable clothing, and good shoes. Hikers will meet at Crowders Mountain State Park Picnic Shelter #2.

A shuttle is provided from the Kings Mountain National Military Park back to Crowders Mountain at the end of the hike. Call the park office at 704-853-5375 to reserve your spot today. fyi: as of today there is a waiting list per superintendent Larry \ Hyde. call before you go for availibilty.

April 30 – “Mount Holly Springfest 5K/10K Run” – Registration begins at 7:00AM This year the run will start at Discover You! This facility is located at 420 E. Central Avenue, in Mount Holly. The Mount Holly Community Development Foundation is excited to host the 19th Annual Springfest 5K Run. This year, in addition to our annual 5K race, we are offering our inaugural 10K race. The Springfest races are fun for the whole family and offer challenging certified courses that take runners through beautiful downtown Mt. Holly and its surrounding neighborhoods.

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Thursday, April 14, 2016 to be the Springfest Week kick-off event. This year the race is the Saturday BEFORE Springfest, which is on April 30th. As a part of the Mount Holly Community Development Foundation’s mission to enhance the health, welfare and prosperity of the Mount Holly Area, the Foundation wants to encourage you to join us walk or run through downtown Mt. Holly. All funds from this event benefit the Mount Holly Community Development Foundation.

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April 30 – “Belmont Living History Day” – Belmont Historical Museum, 10:00AM-3:00PM The museum is located at 40 Catawba Street in Belmont. Come and enjoy a day of Belmont history, Blue Grass music, quilters, children’s activities and so much more! For more details call 704-825-4848.

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April designated Distracted Driving Awareness Month In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, AAA Carolinas is warning motorists to avoid any activities that divert attention from the primary driving task. Numerous distractions exist that could endanger drivers, passengers, or others sharing the road, such as bicyclists or pedestrians.

“While we’ve made some progress in the past few years by raising awareness about risky driving behaviors, distraction continues to be a contributing factor to deaths and injuries on our Carolina roadways,” said Dave Parsons, President and CEO of AAA Carolinas. “We all have a responsibility to avoid dangerous distractions while driving.”

Distractions were responsible for vehicle crashes leading to 3,179 deaths and 431,000 injuries in 2014, according to the most recent data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Driving distractions come in all forms. A few examples are: • Texting • Using a handheld or hands-free cell phone • Conversing with passengers • Eating/drinking • Using a navigation system (GPS) • Personal grooming The use of electronic devices are among the most wellknown and common sources of distraction for drivers. Text messaging behind the wheel is one of the riskiest behaviors a driver can do as it involves manual, visual, and mental distraction simultaneously. Any kind of cell phone use can be risky.

There is a public misperception that using a hands-free cell phone reduces risk but research states otherwise.

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety recently completed groundbreaking research finding that mental distraction by itself dangerously affects drivers behind the wheel. The research showed that hands-free features, increasingly common in new vehicles, are actually among the most mentally distracting. Just because a drivers’ eyes are on the road and hands are on the wheel does not mean that they are safely focusing on driving.

Here are AAA’s top 10 tips to avoid distractions while driving 1. Fully focus on driving and don’t allow any activity to divert your attention. Actively scan the road, use your mirrors and watch out for pedestrians and cyclists.

2. Store loose items that could roll around in the car, so you don’t feel tempted to reach for them on the floor or the seat.

3. Make adjustments before your drive. Address vehicle systems like your GPS, seats, mirrors, climate controls and sound systems before hitting the road. Decide on your route and check traffic conditions ahead of time.

4. Finish dressing and personal grooming at home - before you get on the road.

5. Snack smart. If possible, eat meals or snacks before or after your trip, not while driving.

6. Secure children and pets before getting underway. If they need your attention, pull off the road safely to care for them.

Reaching into the back seat can cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

7.. Don’t use cell phones while driving - handheld or hands-free - except in absolute emergencies. Never use text messaging, email functions, video games or the Internet with a wireless device, including those built into the vehicle, while driving.

8.If you have passengers, enlist their help so you can focus safely on driving.

9. If another activity demands your attention, instead of trying to attempt it while driving, pull off the road and stop your vehicle in a safe place. To avoid temptation, power down or stow devices before heading out.

10. As a general rule, if you cannot devote your full attention to driving because of another activity, it’s a distraction.

Take care of it before or after your trip, not while driving behind the wheel.

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Finalists for Gaston County Assistant Principal of the Year Congratulations to the following Gaston County Schools employees who are finalists for Assistant Principal of the Year. The winner will be announced during the Evening of Excellence ceremony on May 3. Glenn Cook, Stuart W. Cramer High School; Stephanie Jackson, Hunter Huss High School; Jessica Mellon, Lowell Elementary School.

Red Raiders tally two wins

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

Last week the South Point Red Raiders pulled off a pair of big conference wins. The victories resulted in a shift in the Big South standings. South Point beat North Gaston 4-3 and Stuart Cramer 3-1. The wins left South Point with a 6-1 conference record and lone possession of first place in the Big South.

Against the Wildcats South Point was down 3-1 when the Red Raiders made a pitching change. Nolan Wilson came in for Evan Mauldin and the Wildcats offense sputtered. The Red Raiders were still down but came back to win with a power packed 7th inning.

Things went South Point’s way when Jon Ledford drove in Grant Tilley and Davis Ray to help South Point gain the lead and go on to win.

Against Cramer the Red Raiders played solid mistake free baseball.

It’s the kind of baseball head coach Jason Lineberger had been stressing. When South Point plays smart they find a way to win.

“We competed well,” Lineberger referencing the Cramer game. “We had been struggling offensively. We hit balls well.”

After having a so-so performance in the Gaston County Baseball Tournament the Red Raiders came out fighting. Big Red won 2 of 3 after going 1-2 in the spring tournament.

“We are seeing signs of improvement.” Lineberger added.

To get the win against Cramer the Red Raiders played without making costly mistakes. They also got solid work out of their pitchers. The combined effort limited Cramer.

“Good pitching,” Lineberger said. “No errors.”

South Point started the game with Tim Davila on the mound. Davila was then relieved by Nolan Wilson. Wilson mopped things up and got the win.

“Tim Davila pitched four innings,” Lineberger stated.

“Nolan Wilson then came in. It’s the best he pitched all year.

Not a single base runner.”

The South Point offense effort was propelled by a strong performance by Grant Tilley.

“Grant Tilley got two hits and a homer.” Lineberger added.

Also having a strong batting performance was Jared Cooper. Cooper went 2 for 3 with an RBI. Up next this week are more conference match ups with Hunter Huss and East Gaston.

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COW MANURE COMPOST, PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT $135, dump truck load, delivered, FOR SALE: Nikon D3100, 2 approximately 3 ton. 980-241lens, flash, posing benches & 9010. stools, backdrop & light stands. CABRIO WASHING MACHINE: Too much to mention. 864-839- High Efficiency, low water usage, 5111. no agitator, white, $200. 704-487BRAND NEW APPLIANCES!! 7470, 9am-9pm or leave mesKitchenAid gas cooktops, Frigid- sage. aire electric ranges, top & front SWIMMING POOLS: Liners, Filloading washers, front-loading ters, Pumps, Chemicals, all supdryers, refrigerators, and much plies. Ask about our above ground more!

Unbelievable prices!! pools. KM Pools 704-739-1711.

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RAINBOW VACUUM, Simply Appliances, 2129 Cher- 2012 ryville Rd in Waco, on the left right Model E2 Type 12. Barely used, $400 cash. Call 704-477-2058 afbefore the light. 704-648-6208. ter 4pm.

ELECTRIC TWIN HOSPITAL RECORDS: 349 - 45’S, 179 type bed with rails, new, nev78’S. Good condition, no scratcher used, $200. Bass Pro Shop es, mostly old country. Will accept foot control trolling motor, 55 lb. reasonable offer. 704-739-1547. thrust, brand new, never used, $150. Four Corvette wheels, FOR SALE: ANTIQUE TWIN solid walnut beds, chrome, 5-star pattern, nice, POSTER BF Goodrich tires 245-40-17’s $700. Call 704-434-9314. like new, $650. Four Mitsubishi BLUEBERRY BUSHES. 1&3 galwheels, chrome, tires 245-40- lon sizes in early, mid & late vari18’s, $500. Four Michelin tires eties. Blackberry bushes & mus265-70-17, good cond, $250. cadine vines, vegetable plants & Four tires 33x12.5x15, $150. 864- much more. S&K Greenhouse, 634-8581.

704-477-2018.

1950 SINGER SEWING MA- SPRING CUT FESCUE HAY, CHINE in cabinet. Has all acces- horse quality, 4’x4.5’ roll. No rain, sories & instruction book. $250 in barn, $45. 980-241-9010. obo. Ladies bicycle, (never used), CASH FOR NON-WORKING only $35. Call 704-487-5209.

LAPTOPS, We buy, sell, and reCRAFTSMAN 43”, 3pt. BOX pair computers, usually in 2 days SCRAPE, for lawn tractor, good or less, 704-434-5057. Tues. & condition, $100. Welded tow bar, Thurs., 8:30-5pm, Wed. & Fri., $80. 864-590-2269, 864-491- 8:30-12pm.

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MASSEY FERGUSON 135 DIEDIRT -SCREENED TOP SOIL, 8 SEL wheel tractor. 3 cyl Perkins to 9 ton, $160. Field dirt, 8 to 9 motor. Complete with 3 point hitch backhoe. $3750. 740-466-2671. ton, $120. 704-692-6025.

2009 YAMAHA TTR 125 4 stroke Dirt Bike. New front & back tire, excellent condition, kids trail bike, never raced! $1300 firm.

704-538-0555.

LEER CAMPER COVER. Fits 1994 to 2000 Dodge trucks, short bed, green in color, $50 with clamps. Must go! Cost over $1400 new. 704-692-4449.

BARGAIN WAREHOUSE; Exit 189 off 74 bypass, towards Cliffside, quarter mile on right. Tools, toys, furniture. Facebook (Bargain Warehouse 120). 864-4912199.

PETS/LIVESTOCK PEKINGESE AND PEKA - TZU. PUPPIES shots and wormed, CKC registered. Text 864-4904979.

FEMALE CHIHUAHUA PUPPY. $200. 1st shots & wormed. 704813-5981.

BEAGLES FOR SALE. 3 males, approx 27 mos old, 1 female, 9 yrs old. All tri-color, AKC. Excellent rabbit hunting dogs. Jeff 704-479-1370.

WANTED HORSES. Also have hay for sale. Alfalfa & orchard grass, $12 per square bale. 704300-0366.

LIcebook. Text, 828-980-5830.

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

(2) 3BR HOMES AT Ocean Lakes, all amenities. Golf cart included. Call 704-692-9133.

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