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Make a Wish and Mt. Holly Fire Department help fulfill a six-year-old’s dream By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Last Thursday saw the Mt. Holly Fire Department and the Make A Wish Foundation team up to make a local kid's dream come true. Six-year-old Harrison Revels, who lives with his family in the Runnymeade neighborhood and who attends Pinewood Elementary kindergarten, has a fascination with fire engines and the firefighting profession. Unfortunately, he also has a serious, very serious, medical condition called “cat eye syndrome”. According to the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), cat eye syndrome is a rare chromosomal disorder that may be evident at birth. Individuals with a normal chromosomal make-up have two 22nd chromosomes, both of which have a short arm, known as 22p, and a long arm, called 22q. However, in individuals with cat eye syndrome, the short arm and a small region of the long arm of chromosome 22 are present three or four times rather than twice in cells of the body. The name "cat eye syndrome" is derived from a distinctive eye abnormality that is present in some affected individuals. Harrison does not have this condition. While some may have few or mild manifestations that may remain unrecognized, others may have the full spectrum of malformations. However, in many cases, characteristic features of the disorder include mild growth delays before birth; mild mental deficiency; and malformations of the skull and facial region, the heart, the kidneys, and/or the anal region. Harrison's medical situation has meant countless trips to doctors and hospitals and an encyclopedic list of treatments including two liver transplants. Nonetheless, when the MHFD held its open house last October, Harrison was one of the first on the scene and instantly won the hearts of the firefighters. He even got to ride on a fire engine. “That was a real thrill for him,” said fire chief Ryan Baker. The MHFD and the Harrison family stayed in contact after the open house. More recently, folks at the Levine Transplant Center where Harrison had been a patient contacted the Make A Wish office in Charlotte. Wheels turned and the MHFD and Make A Wish connected to plan a day Harrison will never forget. The Make A Wish Foundation is a non-profit that arranges experiences described as "wishes" to children with life-threatening medical conditions. In order to qualify for a wish, the child must be between the ages of 3 to 17 at the time of referral. Make A Wish
Mt. Holly fire chief Ryan Baker is seen fitting six-year-old Harrison Revels with a fire hat during the See MAKE A WISH page 2 lad’s special Make A Wish event last Thursday. Photo by Alan Hodge
Sticks for Kids program has local junior golfers swinging By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Give a kid a golf club and all sorts of things can happen but in the case of last Wednesday's Sticks for Kids event on the links at the Cramer Mountain Club it was all good. Sticks for Kids is a national endeavor to teach youth the ins and outs of golf with a healthy dose of sportsmanship as well. The Golf Course Builders Association of America established the GCBAA Foundation to provide the necessary tools and opportunities to allow the next generation of golfers to learn and enjoy the game. Since its establishment, the GCBAA Foundation has taken a special interest in supporting children Tom Fortenberry brought his grandsons 11-year-old Harrison Rowland by launching Sticks for Kids, a junior golf outreach from Stanley and five-year-old Murphy Clark from Belmont and had a great time at Sticks for Kids. Photo by Alan Hodge See STICKS FOR KIDS page 3
East Gaston Adult Day Center honors volunteers By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Every day at the East Gaston Adult Day Center in Catawba Heights is special but Wednesdays are very special and last Wednesday was very, very special. What's up with Wednesdays? First that's the day of the week when volunteers, especially a group of musicians known as “Vernon and the Boys” show up to pluck guitars and bang on drums and sing and get the senior citizen clients all stirred upsome to the point they arise and cut a rug or linoleum as the case may be. Another is that last Wednesday the EGADC staff and aforementioned clients held a special luncheon to honor the volunteers. “The volunteers give our clients a lot of life enrichment and entertainment,” said EGADC director Melinda Silvers. The youngest client is 65, the “most senior” 97-years-old. Currently there are 18 clients enrolled at EGADC which has been in operation for 22 years. One of the most talented volunteers is Vernon Harris who See EAST GASTON page 4
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MAKE A WISH From page 1 granted 14,800 wishes last year alone – on average, one every 35 minutes. In addition to having his firefighter fantasy fulfilled, Harrison and his folks will get a three day trip to Disney World in Orlando. “From the second we called the Mt. Holly Fire Dept. They have exceeded our expectations,� said Make A Wish volunteer Amy Baucco. “This is the best wish we've done yet in the Charlotte area.� The action for Harrison included being picked up by a MHFD truck, red lights flashing, in front of his home. Harrison was totally unaware of what was going on and basically speechless with surprise. After being fitted with his own firefighter outfit, he was put in the truck and given a ride to the fire station where a large crowd of well-wishers had gathered. To add to the excitement, MHFD set its fire training pan alight and Harrison got to take up a hose and knock the blaze down. “That was fun,� he said. A dinner in Harrison's honor in the fire station bay followed. “This is wonderful,� said Harrison's mom, Lisa. “We are really grateful.� Chief Baker summed up the evening nicely. “This is not about us,� he said. “We are just a small part and we are honored to help fulfill Harrison's dream of being a firefighter.�
A large crowd of well-wishers greeted Harrison at the MHFD station when he arrived via fire engine.
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STICKS FOR KIDS From page 1 program. The program provides clubs, bags, teaching materials, marketing materials, and instructors for participating courses. Children age 5-18 are taught the fundamentals of the game as well as life lessons such as etiquette, integrity, sportsmanship, safety, and respect for themselves and others. Last week's program was also made possible by a Gaston County Parks and Recreation grant. The Clemson University golf team made a stop at the Cramer Mountain Club on its way to the ACC Championship tourney at the Old North State Golf Club in New London NC, and as they have for the past several years in our area, did the Sticks for Kids event. The players as well as coach Larry Penley shared their knowledge of the game with the dozens kids from area schools that showed up. As the Clemson team members worked with kids offering pointers and demonstrating proper driving and chipping techniques, Penley looked on and gave words of encouragement and advice as well. He is not only the Clemson golf team coach, he's also a member of the Gaston County Sports Hall of Fame and a graduate of North Gaston High. “This event allows the players a chance to give lessons to and interact with the kids,” he said. “It's a community service project for us.” Other folks that helped out at the event were the golf teams from Belmont Abbey College and Forestview High School. The Sticks for Kids participants came in all sizes and from as far away as Pumpkin Center. They hit the Cramer Mountain Club links with golf bags slung over their shoulders and determined looks. With the help of the various golf team members the youngsters picked up some pointers on how to improve their technique. “They help me remember to keep my elbows in,” said Kiser Elementary student Harrison Rowland.
Siblings Madeline, Luke, and Wade Poplin polished their skills at Sticks for Kids.
Dylan Jenkins came all the way from Pumpkin Center to take part in Sticks for Kids. That’s Clemson University golf team player Miller Capps in the purple watching Dylan get ready to swing. Photos by Alan Hodge
“I am learning to improve my swing,” he said. Some kids had parents and grandparents along to watch. Andy Crotts had his children taking part. “Sticks for Kids is fantastic because it lets the children see golf at a higher level,” he said. “It's also nice that the college and high school golf teams are giving back to the community.” Belmont Abbey golf coach Jason Gault summed up the day perfectly. “Sticks for Kids is good exposure to the game,” he said. “But the biggest thing is that they have fun.”
First Presbyterian preschool student Murphy Clark is only five, but has been golfing for a couple of years.
The annual Sticks for Kids golf clinic took place at the Cramer Mtn. Club last week. In this photo Belmont Abbey golf team members Kaitlyn Gribbon and Jamie Treece give lessons to Drew, Lane, and Winsley Crotts.
The course at the Cramer Mtn. Club was awash with color at the Sticks for Kids event.
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Belmont and Cramerton teamed up to recognize Arbor Day at Goat Island Park. Cub Scout Pack 56 provided tree seedlings donated from Stowe Nursery and helped everybody plant them in pots to take home. The Lutheran Church had an awesome environmental display showing firsthand how to upcycle and reuse items to keep them out of the landfills. Keep Belmont Beautiful helped children create birdfeeders out of pinecones and help the children plant flower seeds to take home and plant. Local student artists were awarded prizes for the poster contest and Cramerton and Thelma were awarded their tree city USA awards. A tree was dedicated to Cyrus Reese a caretaker on Goat Island in years past. Whitewater Band provided the bluegrass music. Photo by Melissa Lockamy
EAST GASTON From page 1 has been bringing his musical, magical, and amusing wit to the EGADC for 20 years. Harris use to include standing on his head as part of his act but cut that bit of gymnastics back in recent years- after all, he's 84-years-old. “I just do it because it's fun,” Harris said of volunteering. “I like to hear people sing and see them dance.” Silvers handed out certificates of appreciation to the volunteers. One wag suggested that Harris deserved a
medal. 'Take up a collection,” Harris quipped. Last Wednesday's lunch saw about 30 of the 50 or so of the EGADC volunteers show up and join clients in a nice repast of sandwiches donated by Subway, cupcakes, chips, and drinks. Volunteers, clients and staff mingled and everyone had a bully time. “They are a very dedicated These volunteers decided to soak up some sun at the volunteer lunch. From left: group of volunteers,” said Polly Miller, Jane Riggins, Frances Smithey, Carol Thomas, Rebecca Kaylor, MarSilvers.”They show a lot of cie Arms. compassion by being here.”
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Keep Belmont Beautiful Yards of Month Keep Belmont Beautiful program Yard of the Month runs April through June 2016. Each month 4 residences and 1 business are chosen to receive the Yard of the Month designation. Arlene McMurtry is the Chairperson for this program. Nominations can be made by calling the Keep Belmont Beautiful office 704-825-8587 (note KBB has been experiencing phone problems the past month, we hope to have the problems fixed soon) by the first of the month giving the address and name if possible.
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The Master Gardener Group of Gaston County (MGGGC) will hold their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 7, 2016, 8:00 am, at the Citizens Resource Center, 1303 Cherryville Hwy (NC 279), Dallas, NC. You must come early for best selection; sale will continue while supply lasts. There is often a line at the door before the sale begins. It is helpful for those intending to buy several items to bring a wagon. Assistance is available to help carry purchases to the car. Quality plants will be available, including perennials, small trees, shrubs, annuals, house plants, herbs and vegetables. Other items include garden yard sale items such as books, garden art, flower pots and more. Additionally, there will be a raffle for garden-themed baskets and other large items. Cash and credit card sales accepted. Stop by to shop, visit, ask questions! The proceeds from this annual event are used to fund MGGGC educational programs. Three of these one-hour programs that are open to the public at no cost are as follows:
-Thursday, June 16, 10:00 am, Vicky Bertagnolli presents “Garden Insects: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly;” -Thursday, September 15, 10:00 am, Greg McGinnis presents “Getting Birds Ready for Nesting;” and -Thursday, October 20, 10:00 am, Mark Weathington, JC Raulston Arboretum, presents “Planting a Better World: Superior Plants for Superior Landscapes.” The Master Gardener Group of Gaston County has over 100 active volunteers serving the community in various educational gardening activities. Any questions regarding the Extension Master Gardener Program may be directed to Area Extension Agent Julie Flowers, 704-922-2104 or Julie_flowers@ncsu.edu. Barbara Linster, 2015 Publicity Liaison for the group, can be reached at 704-674- 0860 or balinster@yahoo. com.
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Janet Rathbun Hicks Belmont – Janet Rathbun Hicks, 71, joined our heavenly Father peacefully on April 21, 2016 at Courtland Terrace. She was born in Flint Michigan on May 5, 1944 to the late Reverend Rufus and Ida Laverne Brown Rathbun. Janet was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed! She was a member of East Belmont Church of God. Janet was the most loving and compassionate person that ministered to everyone who crossed her path. She always put everyone before herself; her loving sweet spirit was a blessing to many throughout her lifetime. Left to cherish her memories include her husband of 47 years, Charles Hicks; daughter, Sharon
Whitt and husband Justin of Belmont; sons, Matthew Hicks of Denver and Harold W. Hicks of Virginia; grandchildren, David Hicks, Jr., Tyson Bittle and Samantha Whitt brother, John Rathbun (Linda) of Petal, MS; sister, Linda Koprowski (Tom) of California; Celebration of life service was held Saturday, April 23rd at 4:00 p.m. at East Belmont Church of God with Reverend Thomas Tatum officiating with the releasing of the doves. Visitation for family and friends was from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will be private at Greenwood Cemetery in Belmont at a later date. Memorials may be made to East Belmont Church of God, 320 Catawba Street, Belmont, NC 28012. Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.
M. Laney Funderburk, Jr.
Lockwood Folly Supply NC- M. Laney Funderburk, Jr., 77, died on April 16th, 2016 surrounded by family at his home in Lockwood Folly, Supply, NC. Laney was the son of Morris L. Funderburk, Sr., and Bonnie Goodson Funderburk; and husband of Lois Copeland Funderburk. Mr. Funderburk was born in Maiden, NC, graduated from Mount Holly High School in 1956 and from Duke University in 1960. While an undergraduate, For I consider that the Mr. Funderburk began a part sufferings of this present time time job for the Alumni Affairs are not worthy to be compared office. After graduation, he continued working there for 13 with the glory that is to be years, before leaving in 1973 revealed to us. to become Deputy Secretary of –Romans 8:18 the N.C. Department of Com-
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merce and, later, Chief of Staff for Gov. James E. Holshouser. In 1977, the family moved to Charlotte, NC, where Laney worked with the Duke Endowment as Director of the charitable foundation's education division In 1982, Mr. Funderburk returned to Duke to lead its Alumni Affairs Office for 22 years. During Mr. Funderburk’s leadership as Duke's Associate Vice President for Alumni Affairs and Development, Duke Magazine was established, the alumni education and travel program was expanded, class reunions were consolidated and moved to the spring, and widespread information-technology initiatives were introduced. He worked with 6 of the 8 Duke Presidents and was the longest serving Director of Alumni Affairs in Duke history. In 2004, Mr. Funderburk retired and was named Director Emeritus. Mr. Funderburk was deeply involved in communities where he lived. He was a member of the Boards of the Durham Arts Council and Charlotte Opera Company, the Durham County Board of Elections, and Kiwanis. He was named Kiwanian of the year in 2000. Mr. Funderburk was a member of Duke Memorial United Methodist Church in Durham for more than 50 years where
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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
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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
Brotherhood/Sisterhood Wncc. 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
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Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061
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he and his wife sang in the choir and served in numerous leadership roles. After retiring to the Holden Beach area, the Funderburks became active in Holden Beach Chapel where Laney was a Trustee and choir member. Mr. Funderburk loved the beach, traveling (visiting 75 countries and 49 states), singing in the Holden Beach Chapel choir, golfing, sailing, grilling and cooking, and spending time with his family (especially his grandchildren). He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Lois; sister, Linda Funderburk Shanahan (Richard) from Melbourne, FL; daughter, Lisa Funderburk Miller (Kevin) from Winston Salem, NC; son Morris Laney “Tripp” Funderburk III from Key Largo, FL; and four grandchildren: Dr. Tricia Lane Dias (Chris) from Charleston, SC, Carley Miller from State
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Gaston DHHS Public Health Division Director Steve Eaton recently presented the Public Health Hero Award to Mt Holly Planning and Development Director Greg Beal (third from left). Seen with Beal are Planning Dept. staff from left to right, Jonathan Wilson, Steve Eaton, Greg Beal, Michael Butler, Brian DuPont, and LaVerne Partlow. The Mount Holly Planning and Development Department, under the leadership of Beal has had a tremendous impact on the health and well being of Mount Holly residents. Through their efforts to create safe and walkable communities, connect sidewalks (and their citizens) to local parks, and by developing their city’s greenways, they are using their planning and development tools to create a built environment that promotes the public’s health.They also collaborated with Gaston DHHS on a walkability assessment last September which was a great way to engage the public and raise awareness about the importance of community walkability. Gaston County photo
Mission fund golf event The 5th Annual Golf Tournament for the Dr. Dannie Benjamin Missions Fund will take place May 21, 2016 at Green Meadows Golf Course, 957 Kelly Rd., Mt. Holly starting at 8am. All the proceeds go toward evangelistic, medical, and dental missions here in the states and other countries. $50.00/ Participant $200.00/Foursome Reservation Deadline May 17, 2016: Staff will be there to sign you in and to take others who want to sign in later but,would appreciate you letting them know by May 17th, so they and the golf course can set up teams and get packages together. The contact persons are Tom and Rosemary Moore at 704-825-5486 or you can also call 704825-3758 to talk to someone at First Baptist Church, Belmont.
Amantha Mill Bluegrass from Boone NC will be the featured artist at Lowesville Gospel Concerts/Living Word Ministries – 1062 South Hwy 16 – Lowesville (Stanley) NC, Saturday April 30th 6:00PM. The concert will be no cost, however a freewill offering will be received. Southern Gospel Music every 2nd Sat and Bluegrass every 4th Sat. The church is located 1.8 miles south of intersection hwy 73 & 16 business. Contact Carroll Cooke 704-618-9762 with any questions. Check our schedule at www.gospelgigs.com/ lowesvilleconcerts Carroll Cooke photo
I become disheartened when denominations refuse to work together in ministry. While attending ecumenical meetings, I sit in silence and endure the sly innuendoes about each other’s denomination. All in the name of “good fun” of course. Yes, it may be good fun among friends, but when we cannot work together in ministry, it becomes a problem. I often hear people proudly proclaim, “I am Rev. Angela Pleasants Baptist! I am Methodist! I am Episcopalian!” Why not proclaim, “I First United am a follower of Jesus Christ who happens to worship in a Baptist, Methodist Church, Methodist or Episcopal denomination.” After all, God did not create Mount Holly denominations. So, whether you are Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal or non-denominational there is only one foundation. “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have – Jesus Christ.” I Corinthians 3:11 NLT. While I admire and celebrate the ministry of many of our great leaders; John Calvin, John Wesley, Martin Luther and others, there is only one foundation we are to build. The foundation of any true Christian denomination is the cross-centered gospel of Jesus. Our individual teachers and leaders are pointers to the cross-centered gospel. “When one of you says, ‘I am a follower of Paul,’ and another says, ‘I follow Apollos,’ aren’t you acting just like people of the world? After all, who is Apollos? Who is Paul? We are only God’s servants through whom you believed the Good News. Each of us did the work the Lord gave us. I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow.” I Corinthians 3:4-6 NLT. So, before we stand in pride thinking our denomination hold all the answers to what is right Paul goes on to say, “It’s not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow.” I Corinthians 3:7 NLT. So, as Christian denominations and God’s servants, let us work together with the same purpose and watch the rewards of fruitful work.
Belmont Criterum coming May 1 The fourth annual Belmont/CaroMont Health Criterium is scheduled for Sunday, May 1st , where once again speeding cyclists will pedal in highspeed large packs through the streets of the historic downtown. As it did last year, the event will feature amateur and top professional men and women in bicycling. The course on narrow downtown streets features six tight turns and a monster hill to the finish line. The CaroMont Health Criterium in Downtown Belmont is the 2nd stop in the week long bicycle racing series called USA CRITS Speed Week starting in Charlotte on April 30th and ending in Athens, GA on May 7th. The races will begin at 12 pm on May 1st, but the City will be closing the streets on the course at 7 am and will begin reopening them at 7:30 pm. The race course map and parking locations can be found on the event webpage<http://www.belmontcrit.org/Parking.html>. The race course includes:North Main Street from the railroad tracks to Woodrow Avenue, Woodrow Avenue from North Main Street to Davis Street, Davis Street, Kenwood Street, and Glenway Street from Kenwood Street to the railroad tracks. This event should bring several thou-
sand people to downtown Belmont and be a boost to our local economy. It will also provide national exposure for Belmont in the professional bicycling community. City staff will be delivering VIP parking passes to business owners operating on Sunday, and residents with the race course area. Contact Shelley DeHart at 704-901-2065, if you have any questions.
Mt. Holly Community Garden Planting Day The Mt. Holly Community Garden held its Planting Day on April 16. A nice-sized crowd showed up in the morning to plant plots and enjoy fellowship, coffee, cookies, and cider.
Garrie and Susannah Brinkley were seen discussing planting options with Melanie Black, garden manager. Robert Black photos Titus and Adelaide Griffin were planting their garden.
The Griffin family planted their summer crops.
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Getting connected with local community gardens by Linda Minges Community gardens have become a growing trend across the country.- and especially in Gaston County. Not only do community gardens connect individuals to the land and to the food, but also provide a connection to the community. Typically, a community garden is a joint project developed on shared open spaces where participants work together in the maintenance of the garden. Some community gardens are designed specifically for individuals to grow gardens for personal use. Other community gardens are designed for organizations to grow food that will be provided to local food assistance programs. Besides just being fun and enjoyable, there are many benefits to gardening. Gardens offer physical and mental health benefits by providing opportunities to access fresh fruits and vegetables, be physically active, and to de-stress. Creating green space and beautifying vacant lots and public parks are just some of the environmental benefits. Community gardens can also help decrease violence in neighborhoods and foster social well-being by strengthening social connections. Gaston Community Gardens (GCG) is a network of county organizations engaged in gardening to foster health, education, and a connected community. The GCG is coordinated by NC Cooperative Extension
and you can learn more online at www. gastoncommunitygardens.com. Currently the GCG consists of five active community gardens: Belmont Community Garden, Bessemer City Community Garden, Gastonia Rotary Garden, Highland Community Garden, and Mt. Holly Community Garden. The GCG also has school garden participation through Cooperative Extension’s “Healthy Harvest” elementary school gardening program. Local community gardens include: Belmont Community Garden is a nonprofit with 47 organic garden plots that are available for lease. Some plots are reserved for children and participants with disabilities. The garden’s mission is to educate, engage the community, and to enhance the image of downtown Belmont. Bessemer City Community Garden is a partnership between St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Bessemer City, and additional nonprofit organizations. This community garden’s goal is to feed the needy and educate the community. They are in the process of incorporating as a non-profit and they have over forty garden plots of which eight are reserved for community partners. Gastonia Rotary Garden is a community service project of the Gastonia Rotary Club. Each of their 43 garden plots is managed by a different community group. Two beds are
reserved for persons with disabilities. Their mission is to feed the hungry, teach a new generation about gardening, and to beautify Franklin Boulevard. Highland Community Garden has 18 large beds established on Gastonia City property and coordinated by Keep Gastonia Beautiful. The garden is open to residents of the Highland community and surrounding areas. The project’s goals include building community, beautification, and providing education in the Highland community. Mount Holly Community Garden has 52 garden beds (6 adapted beds) located at First United Methodist Church. It currently operates under Mount Holly Farmers Market’s non-profit status. The garden engages families to increase healthy eating and to build
a stronger community. The garden helps to supply food banks, and offers summer youth programs and educational workshops. Healthy Harvest is a school gardening program coordinated by Gaston County Cooperative Extension at ten elementary schools. The program offers hands-on curriculum and classes, and supports schools in developing their own gardening and nutrition initiatives. Cooperative Extension provides comprehensive resources to help you start and manage a successful community garden. To learn more about community gardens or to connect your organization’s garden with Gaston Community Gardens, contact the Cooperative Extension Horticulture Agent, Julie Flowers (704-922-2104 or Julie_flowers@ncsu. edu).
Safe Kids Day Tri-County Animal Rescue Pets Of The Week planned Gaston County will celebrate the 2nd Annual Safe Kids Day to Protect Kids from preventable injuries, the number one killer of kids in the U.S. The event will take place 3648 E. Franklin Blvd. Gastonia in the parking lot of Kohl’s at Franklin Square on April 30th, 10AM to 2PM. The event will celebrate kids and help families learn simple things they can do to keep kids safe. It is free to the public and will include a child safety seat inspection station, along with information in other areas of safety to include fire safety, bicycle safety, gun safety, medication safety and disposal, hyperthermia, water safety, child nutrition, animal safety, and much more. Professionals will be on hand to discuss, answer questions, and provide free resources and materials on safety related topics. The event will also include free popcorn, snow cones, drinks, and sub sandwiches. Every year, a million families around the world lose a child to a preventable injury. In fact, preventable injuries are the number one killer of kids in the U.S. Safe Kids Day is an opportunity to raise awareness and resources to celebrate kids, prevent injuries and save lives. Safe Kids Gaston County works to prevent unintentional childhood injury, the number one cause of death for children in the United States. Safe Kids Gaston County is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing unintentional injury. For more information, contact Jim Landis with the Gastonia Fire Department at 704-866-6987 or visit safekids.org.
Bank robber arrested On April 9th, 2016 at 10:14 AM, Belmont Police Department responded to an Armed Robbery at Wells Fargo Bank at 635 Park Street. The suspect was identified as Delonte Javon Brooks age 25 from Charlotte who was apprehended April 22 at 3640 Gricklade Drive in Charlotte. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Violent Crime Apprehension Unit took Brooks into custody without incident. Brooks was transported to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for further questioning and processing and transferred over to the Gaston County Jail for the charges of Robbery with Dangerous Weapon in City of Belmont, two common law robberies from Harrisburg NC, and older warrants from Mecklenburg County. The bond was set at $305,000 with a hold because of a domestic charge from Mecklenburg County. The Belmont Police Department would like to thank the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Gaston County Police Crime Scene Unit, Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office, Huntersville Police Department and FBI Charlotte Office with the assistance in the identification and apprehension of Delonte Brooks.
This week Tri-County Animal Rescue is featuring members of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi family. We have Chubbs and Trudy. They are sweet and loving and would love to come home with you this weekend. Both exhibit the Corgi traits. Chubbs is about 1 year old and Trudy is around 5 years old. Chubbs is smaller and has the longer hair. Trudy has a beautiful dark colored coat. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi may be small, but they pack a lot of dog into a little body. Originally used to herd cattle and hunt rodents in Cardiganshire, Wales; Corgis were strong working dogs that took their jobs seriously.They are good with other pets, make reliable watchdogs, and are trustworthy around children. Corgis have a mind of their own but still have a desire to please people. They are adaptable, and can happily dwell on a ranch, in a home with a yard, in an apartment or condominium. They should be walked daily, and if they don't have a yard to play in at home, should be allowed to run in a park at least once a week. Cardigans need a lot of mental stimulation. As with other breeds who have roots as farm dogs, they like to stay busy. If not properly exercised physically and mentally, Corgis can become anxious and destructive when left alone. Cardigans, like other farm dogs, are excellent watchdogs. Proper socialization is important, so that the Cardigan Welsh Corgi doesn't become mistrustful of all strangers. They will also bark if left alone for long periods of time, so apartment and condo dwellers should take this into consideration before adopting a Cardigan. While they get along fine with children, Cardigans can exhibit dominance over small children, and they have been known to attempt to herd groups of kids. Because their herding behavior involves the nipping of heels, playtime should always be supervised. Chubbs and Trudy are current on distemper/parvo vaccines, have been dewormed, spayed/neutered, current on rabies vaccines, have 30 days of free pet insurance and have been micro-chipped. These Corgis 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. Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding countiesommitted to ending pet homelessness in this area and needs your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways like volunteering and donating to continue the 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? The “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food.
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City of Belmont employees scour the riverbank A group of City of Belmont employees and offcials from a variety of departments stormed the beach at the new Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park last Thursday and collected a load of trash from the shore. City staff crews picked up 22 tires out of the river bank as well as some old chairs, buckets and a fairly new gas can. They collected 84 bags of bottles, cans, paper and other trash
Numerous tires were part of the riverbank haul. Here’s city employee Holden Robinson with one. Photos by Alan Hodge
along the river front and boat landing. All collected bags contained recyclable materials so the bags will go to the recycling center over in Charlotte. Total tonnage was estimated at 2,500 Lbs. or just over 1 ton of trash. Their efforts were in join partnership with Keep Belmont Beautiful and the City of Belmont’s annual City Pride Day. The following are the city employees who assisted with the
park cleanup: David Isenhour; Reba Edwards; Roger Whisnant; Danny Whisnant; Jerry Hatton; Adrian Miller; Shelley DeHart; Alex Robinson; Debra Brown; Bobby Stennett; Gerald Bollinger; Wes Clanton; Shannon Sturgis; Holden Robinson; John Davis; Brown Alsip; Jake Kanburoglu; Randy Williams; Chad Waldrup; Cliff Walker; Brandon Mosteller; Dusty Walker.
This stalwart crowd of City of Belmont employees cleaned a wide variety of trash from the shore at the Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park last week.
City manager Adrian Miller adds more to the trash heap.
The city employees braved the underbrush and other challenges to pick up trash. That’s poison ivy growing on the tree.
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The annual Community Foundation RUN took place April 16 and hundreds folks either took part or watched. A total of 146 nonprofits participated in the event to raise money for important causes in Gaston County. Mr. and Mrs. Plato “Tete� Pearson Jr. served as honorary chairs for the event. Mr. Pearson addressed the crowd and noted the history of the RUN as a way to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Community Foundation of Gaston County. Since the event began, more than $15.5 million dollars has been successfully raised. . A wrap up breakfast will be held in June for nonprofits to determine the match percentage for dollars raised and to pick up checks for all donations to their organization. Some of the organizations for Belmont/Mt Holly: Belmont Abbey College, BCO, Belmont Historical Society, Belmont Community Impact Fund, Daniel Stowe, Holy Angels, Keep Belmont Beautiful, Mount Holly Community Development Foundation, Mount Holly Community Impact Fund, Mount Holly Farmers Market, Mount Holly Historical Society, Perry Fewell Scholarship (for South Point), and Smith Cemetery. Community Foundation photos
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As the 2016 season starts to wind down to the final few games of the year the East Gaston Warriors continue to improve and show they are a contender for a Big South 2A/3A conference title. The Warriors are sitting at 14-5. They are riding a four game winning streak. Last week the Warriors played Maiden., Huss and Ashbrook. East Gaston beat Maiden 8-7 and Huss 9-1. The Ashbrook game was played after the press deadline so results were not available. The first game last week saw the Warriors take on the Hunter Huss Huskies. The Warriors started the day with Jordan
Helms doing the pitching. He pitched for five innings before giving way to Kyle Truett. Despite giving up seven hits to Huss the Warriors were never in danger of losing. They held the lead the whole game. Any hope the Huskies may have had in mounting a late game rally were dashed when the Warriors drove in five runs in the 6th. Jordan Helms was EG's top hitter with a pair of hits to go along with a pair of RBI's. After getting past Huss the Warriors took on the Maiden Blue Devils. Against Maiden, the Warriors put Nash Jamison on the mound. He pitched for five innings and held his own. Jamison struck out 11 batters during his time on the rubber. East Gaston jumped out to an early 6-2 lead in the 2nd inning. The War-
riors increased that lead with two more runs in the 4th inning. The score was 8-2 when Maiden scored a run in the 6th. Things still looked like smooth sailing until Maiden started to push back. Maiden was able to score three unanswered runs in the 7th inning. It just wouldn't be enough and East Gaston held on. The East Gaston offense generated 10 hits. Dosi Jonas had a productive day in the batters box. He had three RBI's. With the recent wins the Warriors improved their record 14-5. But more importantly they are 7-3 in conference action. East Gaston is one game beyond the South Point Red Raiders. They finish up the regular season against Ashbrook, North Gaston and Stuart Cramer. The North Gaston game will be critical.
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The Oasis Shriners Keystone Kops have invited the public to its Classic Car Cruise-In which is underway in Historic Downtown Belmont, N.C., located behind Friends Restaurant next to Glenway Pub between S. Main and Glenway Sts. Held every Wednesday night from 6-8:30 p.m., April through September, this annual event showcases an array of vintage automobiles. While taking a look at the classic cars, attendees can enjoy coastal sounds by Carolina Beach Party and DJ Johnny B, and Music Solutions. Food and drink specials and beverages are provided by Friends Restaurant and Glenway Premium Pub and are on sale during the evening. There is no entry fee to participate. A 50/50 drawing will be held around 8:20 p.m. Tickets are $1 and proceeds go to support the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Other door prizes will be awarded every night, along with ones for car owners. The Classic Car Cruise-In is sponsored by the City of Belmont, Friends Restaurant, Glenway Premium Pub, Carolina Beach Party and DJ Johnny B and Music Solutions Mobile DJ of the Carolinas. ACCENT ALLEGORY ALLITERATION ANTITHESIS APOSTROPHE ASSONANCE BALLAD BALLADE CAESURA CHARACTER CLIMAX CONFLICT CONSISTENCY COUPLET DACTYL DENOUEMENT ELISION EPIC
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Ida Rankin Elementary Students of the Month
Kindergarten Principal’s Pride: Principal, Kristin Kiser, Kayla Turner, Maddie Davidson, Parker Center, and Daniel Ferreira. Not Pictured Vincent Knight.
First Grade Principals Pride: Principal, Kristin Kiser, Lily Bumgarner, Edward Yi, Tyler Boykin, Jeremiah Porter, and Jacob Sisk.
Second Grade Principals Pride: Principal, Kristin Kiser, Somonaca Kang, Cooper Hendrix, Jadae McCrary, and Brianna Lewis.
Third Grade Principals Pride: Principal, Kristin Kiser, Isaac Dutton, Alexia Ratliff, Anna Shuler, Matthew Hamilton, and Michael Pridgeon. Not Pictured Harlie Branch.
Fourth Grade Principals Pride: Principal, Kristin Kiser, Jett Nicholson, Emily Beasley, Trenton Sherrill, and Jonathan Walker.
Fifth Grade Principals Pride: Principal, Kristin Kiser, Abigayle Wrenn, Lyndie Humphrey, Samantha Conley, and Alyssa Lodato.
Kindergarten Student of the Month: Kassia Sushko, Heidi Moore, Nevaeh Branch, and Jade Robinson. Not Pictured Damien Jones.
First Grade Student of the Month: Jordyn Polk and Lydia Tench. Not Pictured Charlotte Nicastro and Ta’Naydia Bracey.
Second Grade Student of the Month: Noah Henson, Parker Stillwell, Kira Hardee, Jackson Pierce, and Anna Broome.
Third Grade Student of the Month: Jimmy Combs, Corey Holloway, Lennae Neal, McKenzie Spirlin, Paisley Barnes, and Gwenyth Everhart.
Fourth Grade Student of the Month: Kada Henderson, Cody Sysomboune, Jacob Brindle, and William Wheeler. Gaston Schools photos
Fifth Grade Student of the Month: Trace Heffner, Sean Dutton, Atleigh Gibson, and Evan Taylor. Not pictured - Do the Right Thing Winner: MaryJane Whaley.
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13 For 13: All South Point fall and winter sports teams are named NCHSAA Scholar-Athlete teams By Charlotte Sautner South Point High School’s fall/winter sports team excelled in the classroom. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Scholar Athlete program recognizes varsity teams and individual athletes for their excellence in the classroom. To be a scholar athlete team, teams of 5 or more athletes must maintain a 3.1 unweighted grade point average for the designated semester. To be an individual scholar athlete, the athlete must have a 3.5 weighted GPA for the designated semester. All 13 teams and 153 individuals at South Point High School earned scholar-athlete recognition by the N.C. High School Athletic Association for the 2015-16 fall and winter sports seasons. Of South Point’s individual scholar-athletes, 18 earned the recognition in two sports. South Point’s scholar-athlete teams and GPAs: Women’s Golf (3.571); Wrestling (3.250); Men’s Cross Country (3.393); Women’s Cross Country (3.475); Men’s Basketball (3.409); Women’s Basketball (3.365); Women’s Swimming (3.655); Men’s Swimming (3.250); Varsity Cheerleading (3.440); Varsity Volleyball (3.393); Varsity Football (3.227); Women’s Tennis ( 3.385); Men’s Varsity Soccer (3.617) South Point’s Individual scholar-athletes: Hashim Ahmad, Alexandria Airhart, Josie Airhart, Jacob Alexander, Arman Ali, Sydney Allen, William Allen, A. J. Alverson, Lauren Andrews, Emily Axtell, Zachary Baker, Audrey Beaty, Curtis Beaty, Isabel Biggs, John Blount, Ben Bogle, Natalie Bond, Jacob Boyd, Sean Burns, Carson Campbell, Dorothy Carnes, Madison Carr, Isaiah Carter, Charles Cason, Madeline Chelko, Jakobe Cherry, Jonathan Clark, Roberta Cook, Liam Curl, Phillip Davis, Kirby Deason, Olivia Devine, Caitlyn Dorfmeister, Larry Dowdy, Gavin Dowell, Vallie Dulin, Emily Edwards, Ryland Etherton, Tiffany Falls, Nicholas Farmer, Walker Featherston, Jacob Franco, Brittany Franks, George Gadd, James Granson, Jaelin Griffin, Leandro Grillo, Maia Guterbock, Ryan Gutkowski, Camden Hale, Tylik Hall, Tyler Hall, Nathan Hamilton, Bianca Hanafin, Sophie Hanafin, Sadie Hanafin, Camryn Harris, Victoria Harris, Janie Helms, Jessica Helton, Rachel Henninger, Victor Hernandez, Jordan Hicks, Corey Hodges, Samantha Holder, Alex Hoppe, Chelsea Houser, Caroline Hyde, Olivia Hyde, Allison Jackson, Ethan Jackson, Niren Johal, Catherine Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Lindsey Johnson, Jacob Justice, Courtney
Karagias, Hannah Keel, Henry Keel, Emma King, Riley King, James Lassiter, Scottie Lee, Jerme Leeper, Thomas Lempereur, Michael Lewis, Kaleb Long, Megan Lynch, Rena Mageras, Charles Martin, Alexis McAlister, Victoria McAlister, Dy’Air McCormick, Kaleigh McDonald, Mallory McGarity, Max Mead, Matthew Mellette, Claire Mitchell, Riley Mullis, Nick Muse, Moses Nueman, Myiah Nueman, Connor Owensby, Allison Parker, Neeral Patel, Clayton Pearson, Davis Ray, Hampton Rhoton, Matthew Robinson, Julianna Rose, Mikayla Rose, Allison Ross, Macy Rowland, Ragan Rudisill, Colton Russell, Laura Saiz Concha, Sofia Saiz, Alayna Salazar, Abbey Sanders, Elizabeth Sauser, Zachary Scandrett, Jordyn Scheitler, Joel Scipio, Gracie Smith, Rhiannon Smith, Taylor Stachnik, Lili Stapel, Tobias Stapel, J. T. Starr, John Steele, David Stephens, Jacob Stinnett, Haley Stockton, Hannah Stockton, Trevor Stryker, Ellen Sudderth, Kimberly Svetlick, Colleen Targonski, Kaylee Thagard, Katherine Thorneburg, Margaret Thorneburg, Blake Tolley, Isabella Vargas, Kate VerBeke, Isaac Walker, Ben Washam, Jason Webb, Jenelle Wilcox, Charles Wilson, Aurora Ziemer Women’s Golf – Josie Airhart, Madison Carr, Valie Dulin, Alayna Salazar, Abbey Sanders, Jordyn Scheitler, Katherine Thorneburg Men’s Cross Country – William Allen, Ben Bogle, Jonathan Clark, Tylik Hall, Corey Hodges, Jacob Johnson, Jacob Stinnett Women’s Cross Country – Alexandria Airhart, Natalie Bond, Shania Crosby, Kortney Hunt, Catherine Johnson, Emma King, Julianna Rose, Mikayla Rose, Grace Russell, Aurora Ziemer Varsity Volleyball – Jada Alston, Lauren Andrews, Victoria Barker, Dorothy Carnes, Madeline Chelko, Brittany Franks, Camryn Harris, Rachel Henninger, Chelsea Houser, Caroline Hyde, Megan Lynch, Ragan Rudisill, Colleen Targonski, Jenelle Wilcox Women’s Tennis – Carson Campbell, Emily Edwards, Bianca Hanafin, Sophie Hanafin, Alexis McAlister, Mallory McGarity, Claire Mitchell, Merit Morgan, Myiah Nueman, D’Aziah Smith, Taylor Stachnik, Isabella Vargas, Katie VerBeke Men’s Varsity Soccer – Hashim Ahmad, Ali Arman, Zachary Baker, Curtis Beaty, Jacob Boyd, George Gadd, Ryan Gutkowski, Henry Keel, James Lassiter, Kaleb Long, Charles Martin, Gabriel Pack, Trevor Stryker, Issac Walker, James Webb Men’s Varsity Basketball – Zachary Baker,
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Students at Springfield Elementary recently presented Stanley police School Resource Officer Jim Abernarthy with huge get well cards signed by the kids. Abernathy is recovering from heart bypass surgery. Gaston Schools photo
Wiles inducted into honor society Dustin Wiles was recently elected to the honor society, Phi Beta Kappa. Membership recognizes the highest academic achievement, moral character, responsible citizenship, and broad intellectual curiosity. Dustin is the son of Richard & Carol Wiles of Belmont, NC. He is a Patrick Henry Scholar and a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Chi Beta Phi, and the Varsity Baseball Team. Dustin is also the Assistant Editor of the Biology Section of the Journal of Sciences. A private college for men, HampdenSydney is ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report. The College is known for its liberal arts curriculum, the Honor Code which stresses individual and collective responsibility, and a focus on the education of young men.
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Gaston Christian girls varsity softball defeated Southlake Christian Academy last Tuesday with a score of 9-1. Leading the offense for GCS were Anna Crenshaw, 2 hits, double, RBI, Lauren Adams, 2 hits, double, and Ashlyn Freeman, 2 hits, double. Pitcher Anna Crenshaw had the win with 6 strikeouts. The Lady Eagles will host Southlake Christian Academy on Tuesday, April 26 and their record is now 9-6.
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A couple hundred folks turned out on the chilly morning of April 9 for the Rail Trail 5k event that raised around $2,000 for the Rail Trail project that will connect Belmont Abbey College with downtown Belmont area. A variety of participants were in evidence including a running banana (second from right).
S.O.A.R. soccer is sponsored, hosted, and run by 1st Presbyterian Church of Stanley but they play at Commonground which is 1st United Methodist property on Hickory Grove Rd. These are pics from u16 and u14 leagues playing April 23. Contact person is Chris Baity at 1st Presbyterian 704-8985990 baity@carolina. rr.com, They also have soccer, base/softball, volleyball year round. Photos by Bill Ward
The South Point Red Raider baseball team is still sitting in first place in the Big South 2A/3A standings. Their softball counterparts the Lady Raiders are also sitting in first place atop the Big South. As the season winds down both teams will have to be aware of the target on their backs. Everyone will be gunning for both South Point teams. The South Point baseball team is in the tightest spot. The Red Raiders are 12-8. They are 8-2 in conference action. They have East Gaston and North Gaston nipping at their heals. But so far they are keeping the competion just out of arms reach. They are keeping one step ahead. Recently South Point beat Ashbrook 2-1 and lost to Clover 4-2. In the Ashbrook contest the Red Raiders were locked in a tough defensive match up. Both teams had limited offense. In fact Ashbrook edged the Red Raiders by one hit. Ashbrook had four hits to South Point's three. Pitching duties against the Green Wave were split between Ethan Shell and Nolan Wilson. Wilson recorded six strike outs in 3.2 innings of play. Despite only generating three hits the Red Raiders were able to advance runners with a much needed RBI by Grant Tilley. The Red Raiders were able to come through with vital conference wins. After getting by Ashbrook, South Point went to South Carolina and played the Clover Blue Eagles. In that game South Point out hit the Blue Eagles four hits to three. But this time, as South Point did in the Ashbrook game, the Blue Eagles advanced runners. For the Clover game pitching duties went to Preston Conner, Nick Farmer and Mason Secrest. Both teams had to deal with errors. Clover had two errors. South Point had three. Things for the South Point softball program are a little bit different. Right now the Lady Raiders are ripping through everyone they encounter. They are 15-0 overall and 10-0 in conference play. Even if South Point were to falter some they should be able to hold on to the conference crown. The only flaw in that logic is it doesn't look like the Lady Raiders are about to falter. In fact they seem to be getting stronger. In South Point's last game the Lady Raiders blistered Ashbrook 22-2 in five innings. Early in the year the pitching duties were split between Jaelin Griffin and Allison Moody. Griffin did about 85% of the pitching. Moody came in to give Griffin a break. But not anymore. Moody is showing that she is a starter in her own right. Moody took the mound against Ashbrook and pitched well. Against the Green Wave, the South Point offense popped out 12 hits. Jaelin Griffin, Sierra Ghorley and Skylar Griffin provided the power for the South Point offense. All three had .667 batting averages against Ashbrook. They accounted for five hits and four RBI's. It looks like things are looking good for both programs. The last few games will be telling. Both teams will be not only trying to seal conference titles but will be pushing for high seeds in the up coming playoffs.
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Local teachers are finalists in county’s Teacher of the Year Award
LEANNA COOK, Rankin Elementary Finalist, Gaston County Teacher of the Year
Rankin Elementary’s Leanna Cook gets applause for class performance Leanna Cook steps in front of a tough audience at 8:00 every morning. Not only does she have to hold the attention of 20 squirming five- and six-year-olds for the next six hours, she also has to make sure they are learning to read, do math, and make progress toward numerous state-mandated education standards. Fortunately for her students, Cook knows exactly how to keep them engaged and learning – and having fun in the process. One of five finalists for the Gaston County Schools Teacher of the Year award, Cook uses her love of theater to turn her classroom into an engaging, exciting place where students are invited to be part of the action. On a recent Friday morning, Cook led her students through reading and phonics lessons. The kindergarteners rarely spend more than five minutes sitting in one place. They are focused on Cook, raising their hands to answer questions, watching to see what she’ll do next – and laughing a lot. During a phonics lesson, she acts out the character of “Bossy O,” who tells the vowel next to him to be quiet. The class then plays a reading game on the SMARTBoard. Cook tosses a ball to students as they take turns answering questions. Later, she hands out drums, bells and tambourines and has the children create a soundtrack to the picture book they read together. “I think kindergarten should be a blast,” said Cook. It’s fun with a purpose, though. She wants to be sure her students start their education on the right track. State standards for kindergarten “are really intense right now,” she explained. “They’ve got to be having fun or it’s not going to work. At five or six years old, you don’t appreciate educational rigor. You appreciate that your teacher’s a goofball and you have fun every day.” Now in her fourth year of teaching, Cook explained that her background in visual and perform-
ing arts has become an important part of her classroom strategy. “Kids are so responsive to that. They are so animated themselves,” she said. “They’re completely silly and we feed off each other that way. I think that’s my strength in teaching, that I don’t mind being silly. I don’t mind meeting my students on that level. Kids respond to that.” Since the class routine is a performance, there is also plenty of applause. Cook praises and encourages her students often, whether with a high-five or a hug or telling the group to “kiss your brain” in recognition of a job well-done. “Children who think that you love them and believe in them will move mountains to do anything you want,” Cook said. “I make sure they know that I love them desperately.” Principal Kristin Kiser was so impressed with Cook that she hired her on the spot when she first interviewed. Cook’s ability to bring out the best in her students has impressed her ever since. “It’s her love for learning and her enthusiasm toward teaching that comes out when you’re in her classroom. It just permeates the whole environment,” Kiser said. “She’s so talented and innovative in how she teaches and how she engages children.” She engages adults too, Kiser added, explaining there have been times she’s visited for a classroom observation, got caught up in the lesson and forgot to take notes. “Her heart is in this,” Kiser said. “She’s just incredible.” “They inspire me more than I inspire them,” Cook said of her students. She is encouraged by their natural eagerness to learn. “It’s a team effort between the students and the teachers,” she explained. “The relationships with them are a blast.” By the end of the year, Cook wants to make she has given her students the tools they need for the rest of their education. “In kindergarten, we teach you to read, in every other grade you read to be taught,” she said. “I need kids who are eager, who reach for more information, who are problem-solvers, critical thinkers, who want to be challenged. My job is to instill a love of learning really early.” At the end of each day, Cook said, she hopes that her students have built a little more of the foundation they will need to become successful learners. “Every time a light bulb goes off, it’s a new victory.”
Crosby sees students as her ‘heart and soul’ Beware when you walk into Beth Crosby’s classroom – you might get hit in the head with a flying fish. But don’t worry. His name is “Marvin” and he’s made of foam. Crosby’s fifth grade students at McAdenville Elementary love him, and he plays an important role during lessons.
BETH CROSBY, McAdenville Elementary Finalist, Gaston County Teacher of the Year
When Crosby asks a question, she tosses Marvin to the student raising his or her hand. Sometimes, Marvin is passed from desk to desk during discussions: whoever is holding the fish gets to talk. The goal is to keep students engaged and having fun while learning, Crosby explained. “I try to do things that if I were sitting in fifth grade would be fun for me,” she said. Crosby is one of five finalists for Gaston County Schools’ Teacher of the Year award. Her students look forward to her class not just for the fun, but also because they know she cares for them. “These kids are my heart and my soul. They know that I love them,” Crosby said. “My goal is for them to come out confident in themselves and understanding that they have the ability to be a lifelong learner.” She does this by building relationships. Starting with the first day of school, Crosby’s goal is to get to know her students. She gives them a journal and asks them to write her a letter each week. She writes back to each one. “That’s how a lot of students who can’t or don’t verbalize in class – I can’t really get inside their heads, but they’ll put it down on paper for me, and I can know what’s going on,” Crosby said. As she learns about her students, Crosby figures out how to best motivate them, tailoring classwork to individual strengths. For a recent class project on clouds and weather, she let students choose how to present what they learned – some used their Chromebooks to make “Kahoot” online quizzes, others created slideshows, and others designed educational cartoons. Crosby has a full set each of Chromebooks and iPads in her classroom, thanks to the Pinnacle technology program in Gaston County Schools, and she uses these tools in class each day. “To have that technology for my students to use is amazing,” she said. “It helps us create great projects and it also helps them learn skills they’re going to use for the future.” Crosby also helps students learn life skills through the “Bank of Crosby.” In this behavior management system, students earn “money” every week by performing classroom jobs and for good behavior or answering trivia questions. They pay “desk rent”
of $3 each week, and can also buy special privileges or treats. Along the way, they learn principles of saving, how to write checks, and how to balance a budget. Crosby’s students are motivated to learn and succeed, said principal Linda Neely. “She knows how to keep her students engaged,” Neely said. “I really enjoy seeing her interest in making sure the kids individually have what they need.” Destinee Tomlinson said she knows what that’s like. She came to McAdenville as a new student this year, but thanks to Crosby, it was an easy transition. Crosby introduced her to her new classmates and helped her feel welcome. She also made sure to keep Tomlinson in a desk nearby. “Mrs. Crosby was right there when I needed her,” Tomlinson said. “She’s the best fifth grade teacher there is.” Neely said Crosby’s personal interest in each student makes a difference. “She cares about the whole child,” Neely said. “She doesn’t just look at what’s going on in the classroom.” That’s because in the end, Crosby is more concerned about what her students will be when they move beyond her classroom. “What motivates me every day is watching kids learn things, grasp skills that they haven’t grasped before, watching the growth that they make. Watching them learn how to be proud of themselves,” she said. Crosby brings her students on an end-ofyear class trip to the U.S. National Whitewater Center. What happens there is the same thing Crosby wants to give her students as they move on to middle school. “I watch kids who are nervous or anxious climb a tree, get on a ropes course that’s many feet off the ground and see that, ‘Oh, wait a minute, I can do this, I do have the strength and I do have the ability to do this." This is the first article in a series that brings attention to the five finalists for Gaston County Teacher of the Year, 2016-2017. The winner, who Gaston County Schools hope will follow in the footsteps of its own North Carolina Teacher of the Year, South point High's Bobbie Cavnar, will be announced on Tuesday, May 3 during the Evening of Excellence ceremony.
Gaston College chapter of Phi Beta Lambda wins awards Members of the Gaston College chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) won multiple awards at the 62nd Annual NCPBL State Leadership Conference that was held at the Hilton-Charlotte University Place on April 7 to April 10. The students participated in competitive events that illustrated the scope of interests and activities of PBL. The events, based on activities developed from the nine goals of PBL, were in four classifications: individual, team, chapter, and recognition events. The winning students were: Amanda Barlow: 1st Place in Parliamentary Procedures Team Event; 5thPlace in Accounting Principals. Misty Dorsey-Hart: 1st Place in Client Service; Jerry Love: 1st Place in Parliamentary Procedures Team Event; 8th Place in Impromptu Speaking; Sue Manhollan: 1st Place in Parliamentary Procedures Team Event; 5thPlace in Administrative Technology.
Front row, L-R: Jamie Conrad, Allison Gahrmann, Erika Prado, Amanda Barlow, Sue Manhollan, Jewel Null, Misty Dorsey-Hart, Leonardo Quiroz Vargas, Jerry Love, Dr. Sharlene Smith. Back: Garrett Conley. Gahrmann, Prado, and Null are Gaston College graduates and members of the NCPBL Professional Division. Conley is a member of the Lenoir-Rhyne chapter of PBL, for which Conrad also serves as adviser. Gaston College photo
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Senior interns at Highland School getting ready for careers What do analyzing a crime scene, designing a logo, and ing firm in Gastonia. John and Emory Marr, another Highland holding a three-legged cat have in common? They are all re- intern, are treated as any other employee. sponsibilities of senior interns from Highland School of Tech“Most of my activities at the Sumner group are centered nology. around the needs of particular clients. They communicate the This unique program is part of Highland’s focus on pre- basics of a logo or design they want, and then we work on that paring students for careers. When students enter Highland as project from there,” John explains. freshmen, they are admitted to one of seven career pathways, Both John and Emory have studied in the Graphics pathand take specialized classes pertaining to their tracks. During way for the past four years, which they say has prepared them their final year, students in each pathway put their skills to the test serving as interns in the community. Denise McLean, Highland’s principal, explains the importance of the program. “Students have an opportunity to learn so much from business professionals,” she said. “I encourage students to go in listening and learning.” Seniors Brady Miller, John Heavner, Emory Marr and Katie Purello are currently attending their internships, and spoke about their experiences so far. Brady Miller is in his fourth year in the Business and Legal pathway. He chose to reach out to the Gastonia Police Department for his internship. They were happy to have him. “Having a high school intern in our department … gives us an opportunity to Katie Purello is an intern at the Wilkinson Animal Hospital. work with young people who are interested in law enforcement, and it gives them the opportunity to for the variety of tasks and projects they are assigned at The spread our message,” said Sergeant Stephen Dover. Sumner Group. Through this internship, Brady spends time with crime However, the learning process is far from over. Their menscene detectives, the vice squad, patrollers, and the K-9s. In tor, Brandon McBee, says, “We can teach you something that the future, he hopes to pursue a career in law enforcement you can’t learn in the classroom. We can give you real handsafter he serves in the military. on experience.” “This internship gives me a little bit of background experiKatie Purello, an intern at the Wilkinson Animal Hospital, ence into policing, into investigating crime scenes, and into agrees with that sentiment: “At my internship, I have observed some of things I might see on the job later in life as a police and learned the application of the material I’ve learned in the officer,” Brady says. Medical Science pathway.” John Heavner’s internship takes a very different form. He Katie shadows the veterinarians and veterinary nurses at has spent the last month at The Sumner Group, an advertis- the clinic, helping to clean the tables, hold the animals during Lingerfeldt Elementary School 3rd Grader, Jacob Grier, far left, was recognized as an Honorable Mention for his Proudest Kid in Gaston County Essay during a special dinner at the Gastonia Country Club; Sean Williams of Sherwood Elementary School, Nayla Garvin of Woodhill Elementary School, and Bronwen St. Romain of New Hope Elementry also received Honorable Mentions. Gaston Schools photo
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The Gaston County Board of Education recognized Ashbrook High School senior Mallory Alman for receiving the prestigious Park Scholarship at North Carolina State University. Alman was also recognized for her outstanding work in science. She earned first place at the local and regional science fairs, and her project earned the U.S. Army Bronze Award at the state fair. Her scientific experiment on kudzu also earned her a trip to Houston, Texas, where she will participate at the International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering, and Environment Project (I-SWEEEP) competition. Gaston Schools photo
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Gaston Day’s Got Talent Gaston Day Senior, Nana Boateng, is hosting and planning a benefit talent show as her senior project. She leads the Model United Nations Club at school and decided that for her senior year she wanted the club to be involved with something that could give back to the community. In 2015, the school’s Tri-M Music Honor Society started hosting “Gaston Day’s Got Talent,” and now Nana will work together with the Honor Society to make the benefit talent show happen. All the proceeds of the concert will be going to Least of These Carolinas, an organization Nana wants to highlight and applaud for their work in the community. The event will be held on April 29th at 7pmat Gaston Day School’s Pamela Warlick Kimbrell Visual and Performing Arts Center. GDS photo
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