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Volume 78 • Issue 18 • Wednesday, May 1, 2013
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Bicyclists to hit the streets May 4 By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com
This coming Saturday, May 4, will see scores of pro and Olympic hopeful bicycle riders turn the streets of downtown Belmont into a high speed race course. The event, dubbed Belmont Criterium, is part of the USA Crits Speed Week and is part of eight races in three states spread over a ten-day period. Organization of the race is a partnership between South Main Cycles, the City of Belmont, the Belmont Merchants Association, and Carolina HealthCare System. Criterium racing is a type of bicycle speed competition generally held on a short course of city streets. The
fast, close action, colorful outfits worn by the riders, and plenty of elbowing around the curves makes for a thrilling spectacle. Speeds will exceed 35mph. The races will begin with the women’s event at 4pm followed by the guys at 5pm. Both will start at City Hall and follow a course that will take them on a loop of several blocks and back again. Women will race for 45 laps and men for 75 laps. The awards ceremony will be at 7pm. Riders will be flocking to Belmont from far and wide. Mike Tamayo, director and manager of United Healthcare Pro Cycling Team, will be showing up with five riders including Hilton Clarke
and Karl Menzies from Australia, Carlos Alzante from Colombia, and USA riders Brad White and Danny Summerhill. “To prepare for the race we trained in Asheville where the mountains have an amazing landscape to ride,� said Tamayo. “We have won the past five criteriums in a row so it’s about keeping our winning streak going. We have never been to Belmont, but like many small towns in North Carolina and the southeast I am sure it has a great community and cool downtown.� Jaime Bookwalter is another Asheville area racer who will be coming to Belmont. She’s been road racing See BICYCLISTS, 2A
Photo by B.D. Andrews
Dozens and dozens of cyclists like these will be speeding along the streets of downtown Belmont May 4 when the USA Crits bike race event comes to town. The race will bring riders from as far away as Australia, Colombia, and Canada as well as many states.
Asmuths love digging up the past Board approves Photo by Alan Hodge
Kip Asmuth shows some of the items he’s found with his metal detector. The button is from a WWI military uniform and the badge was likely a prize in a candy or gum box.
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For some folks finding treasure in the ground conjures up images of gold doubloons, but for husband and wife Kip and Stephanie Asmuth of Belmont, well, they’re happy finding anything from a rusty horseshoe to a button from a WWI military uniform. The treasure-hunting bug bit Kip in January when Stephanie bought him a metal detector device for their 21st wedding anniversary. Actually, the detector rekindled an urge to dig. “I had a metal detector when I was a kid and loved it,� Kip said. “Now, I’m having a great time again.�
An added benefit from treasure hunting that Kip has noticed is the fact that trekking in the fields and woods has helped him lose about forty pounds in weight. In addition to the detector, other equipment that the Asmuths use looking for goodies underground include a smaller, handheld wand that pinpoints where the object is in the dirt, a shovel, gloves, and kneepads. “Some of the hazards of digging are chiggers, snakes, poison ivy, and broken glass in the holes,� said Stephanie. But the objects that the Asmuths have been finding make the effort worthwhile. Some of the items they’ve recovered include silver coins, toy pistols from the 1950s, Boy Scout neckerchief rings, a 1965 James Bond 007 badge, old keys, wood burning stove parts, plow shares, horseshoes, and an iron buggy wheel rim they found in the woods off Reese Wilson Road. “He likes to dig coins,� Stephanie said. “I like the weird stuff.� Local places the Asmuths have been digging include sites where mill houses once stood, and near where the Church of God that dated to 1911 was in East Belmont. See TREASURE HUNTING, 5A
Boston Fundraiser at Belmont Central Belmont Central Elementary School student Bradley Haggai has organized a fundraising run/walk at 3 pm on Sunday, May 5 to benefit the family of Boston Marathon bombing victim Martin Richard. Bradley wanted to help the Richard family since Martin was killed and his sister was hurt in the bombing. The run/walk will be 2.62 miles to honor the 26.2 miles of the Boston Marathon. Participants will start and end at Belmont Central Elementary and will run through the Davis Park and Eagle Park neighborhoods. Participants are asked to wear yellow and blue, the colors of the Boston Marathon, and to bring a donation in any amount. All funds raised will go to the Richard Family Fund, a fund set up by the St. Mark’s Area Main Street organization in Dorchester, MA. Their website is http://www.smams.org/fund-to-assist-the-richard-family/.
Sarvis freshens up landmark fountain
Photo by Alan Hodge
Boy Scout Stewart Sarvis took on the task of painting and landscaping the fountain in Stowe Park for his Eagle project. In this photo he’s seen putting some finishing touches on the paint job. ALAN HODGE alan.bannernews@gmail.com
One of Belmont’s most recognizable landmarks, the fountain in Stowe Park, has recently received a muchneeded refurbishment. The job of freshening up the venerable fountain, its surrounding landscaping, and the encircling wrought iron fencing was taken on by 17-year-
old Stewart Sarvis of Belmont as a project toward earning his Boy Scout Eagle ranking. Sarvis is a long-time member of Troop 56 based at First United Methodist in Belmont. He’s been a Scout since third grade. “I went to city officials and asked if they had a project I could do,� Sarvis said. “They suggested the fountain.� Sarvis leapt into action right away. See FOUNTAIN, 5A
GC Schools budget request By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com
The Gaston County Board of Education approved a FY2013-2014 budget request last week that included an $11 million boost over the FY2012-2013 figure of $41.5 million. The key word is “request� since the budget’s next stop is the Gaston County Board of Commissioners, who can approve or reject it when it comes before them on May 3 for a first reading. The new requested budget comes in at $52.7 million. Like school districts across North Carolina, Gaston County has had to do with less in recent years. In his budget letter to the Board of Education, Superintendent Reeves McGlohon laid out the situation. “We have absorbed almost $30 million in budget reductions, causing us to eliminate 500 jobs,� McGlohon wrote of recent times. “As we made these cuts we spared the classroom as long as possible. No area of our school system has escaped the impact of budget cuts including athletics, the arts, professional learning, travel, supplies, and materials and administration. We imposed a five percent across the board budget cut in all nonpersonnel line items in each of the past three years.� According to McGlohon, the 2013-2014 budget request is based on a number of factors, These include “the cumulative impact of past budget cuts, a growing lack of competitiveness in salaries to teachers, principals, and assistant principals, continued impact of inflation and increased operating costs, opening the new Stuart Cramer High School in Cramerton, unfunded instructional technology mandates, and $900,000 in federal sequestration cuts.� One area that the 20132014 requested budget does
not address is financing security and safety upgrades to schools as recommended by a special task force that looked into the matter following the Sandy Hook shootings. The proposed upgrades ranged from increased use of video cameras on school grounds to more stringent screening of visitors to schools. Capital outlay in the 2013-2014 budget request includes $150,000 for vehicles, $290,000 for roofing, $400,000 for general renovations and repairs to existing schools. Furniture and equipment added another $95,000 and paving/landscaping $52,000. With other costs the capital expenditures amount to $1.27 million. Budget request costs to get Cramer High cranking amount to $1.25 million. Personnel costs in this regard amount to $701,221. Instructional supplies and materials add another $98,220 and operating costs such as power and water bills and custodial supplies $457,000. Other GCS 2013-2014 budget requests in general are $2.9 million for 56 teacher assistants as well as salary supplements for teachers, assistant principals, and principals. Technology improvements adds another $3.5 million to the budget mix with $2 million of that earmarked for school connectivity and $1.5 million for laptops for student testing. A literacy program expansion at GCS accounts for $2.2 million of the 20132014 budget. This includes $1.8 million for 32 literacy teachers. Overall the 2013-2014 budget sees GCS doing a lot with what money it receives from the county, state, and federal coffers. “Although the fiscal condition of our school system is bleak, our students and See SCHOOL BOARD, 5A
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■ OBITUARIES Janet E. Bennett Loving mother and grandmother DALLAS - Janet Elaine Hawley Bennett, 59, 428 South Rhyne Street, Apt. C, died Friday, April 26, 2013. She was the daughter of Peggy J e a n Stack Hawley of Stanley and the late William Garfield Hawley, Jr. She was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of the First Baptist Church in Stanley. Jan loved her children unconditionally, and those grandbabies, oh my, they were the light of her life. Jan loved the work she did. She worked for 19 years for the probation and parole department for the State of North Carolina. Jan made many friends and treated everyone she met with respect. She always believed all people deserved respect until you showed that you did not deserve hers. She loved cartoons even as old as she was, loved “King of the Hill”, and would watch endless episodes of the “Andy Griffith Show”. She was rarely without a cup of coffee in hand. She loved playing games at family gatherings.
Rev. Ted Fox, Jr. GASTONIA – Rev. Ted Reavis Fox, Jr., 71 of Gastonia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Gaston County NC, born January 28, 1942 to the late Ted Reavis Fox and Helen Harper Fox. The family received
“The beach was my favorite place to be for relaxation”. She was an early morning riser. In her own words, she was “the best Grammy in the world!” In addition to her mother she is survived by four children, James (J.B.) Bennett of the home, Tameka Bennett of Dallas, Nathaniel Bennett and wife Leshay of Lowell, and Chevon T. Bennett of Kentucky; four siblings, Richard Hawley and wife Linda of Mount Holly, Camille Hawley Whitmire of Anchorage, Alaska, Beth Hawley Skidmore and husband Randy of Stanley, David Hawley and wife Deanna of Stanley; twelve grandchildren; and her special friend, Roger Lomick. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Bennett was held at 2pm Monday, April 29, at the Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Dr. Danny Penny officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to the Robin Johnson Hospice House, 5005 Shepherds Way Drive, Dallas, NC 28034. Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly served the family.
friends from 6-8pm on Tuesday at Friendship Baptist Church, 5008 S. New Hope Rd., Belmont, NC. A celebration of life service was at 2pm Wednesday at Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. Buck Harper and Rev. Glenn Shelton officiating. Interment was at Gaston Memorial Park with the Releasing of the Doves.
Robert E. Childers US Army veteran MOUNT HOLLY Robert Eli Childers, 83, 1741 Old Hickory Grove Road, died on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. He was born in Jackson County, Georgia, son of the late Robert a n d Emma Mozell Childers. He was husband of the late Eunice Mullinax Childers and was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Stone and two brothers, James and Bud Childers. He was a US Army veteran and a member of the American Legion. He is survived by two sons, James Emory Childers and wife Cindy of Franklin, NC and Robert B. Childers and wife Phonzie of Dallas, NC; one daughter, Debbie J. Childers of Mount Holly; three sisters, Helen Hulet of Winder, Georgia, Betty Rut-
Harold “Robby” Robinson, Jr. GASTONIA - Harold “Robby” Floyd Robinson, Jr. 49, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at his residence. He was a native of Gaston County, NC, born April 25, 1963 to Harold Floyd Robinson, Sr. and Brenda Armstrong Marra. Visitation was Thursday, April 25 from 6-8 pm at First United Methodist Church in Dallas. Memorial service was Friday April 26 at 7pm at the church with Carroll Flack officiating. Interment will be private.
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■ POLICE Belmont Police April 23: Virginia Kaye Nix, simple possess. Sch. III, Sch. IV, Sch. II, paraphernalia, possessing/concealing, arrested by Officer K. Wingate, 701 Hawley Ave. April 23: Corey David Altizer, paraphernalia, possessing/concealing, arrested by Officer K. Wingate, 701 Hawley Ave. April 24: Dana Jeanette Borders, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer P. Hunter, 701 Hawley Ave. April 24: Ramon Dimitrick Wilson, trespassing, arrested by Officer C. Falls, 51 Flowers Ct. #39. April 24: Lisa Sabbart Tucci-Caselli, larceny, arrested by Sgt. J. Quinn, Holy Angels. April 25: Jessica Benita Camps, larceny, arrested by Officer M. Stroupe, 701 Hawley Ave. April 26: Shannon Schronce Willis, larceny shoplifting, trespassing, arrested by Officer B. Herndon, 701 Hawley Ave. April 27: Joshua Trevor Parker Knapp, DWI, driving license revoked, fail to main-
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Stonger died from overdose Last October 14, Elizabeth Stonger, 27, Lowell, got in her car at Wal-Mart in Belmont where she worked and disappeared, touching off a search by law enforcement, family, and friends as to her whereabouts. Tragically, her body and car were found seven weeks later at the bottom of a ravine off a rural road near Marion on Dec. 3. There were no signs of traumatic injury and the Elizabeth Stonger crash appeared survivable, conditions that led officials to order an autopsy. Now, the State Medical Examiner’s Office has released the results of the autopsy. According to the report, Stoner died as a result of an overdose of the drugs bupropion, the cough suppressant dextromethorphan, and the antidepressant sertaline. The amount of dextromethorphan and buproprion could have been fatal. The sertraline level was also elevated. Writings by Stonger were also found in her car. The Charlotte Observer reported that one entry was a suicide note. Stonger leaves behind her mother, a sister, and a son. tain lane, simple poss. marijuana, drug equipment paraphernalia, resist, obstruct, delay, open container, arrested by Officer R. Berry, Caldwell Farm Rd. April 28: Maria Alysa Crawford, intoxicated and
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BICYCLISTS: to hit the streets May 4 From page 1A for two years and mountain bike racing for four years and is hosting two riders from Canada that will also be riding in Belmont. “This is a big deal in the cycling world,” she said of the Crit. “I’m a fan of small towns and proud of the way everyone says hi when you meet them. My teammates have never seen the southeast or a cute town like Belmont but I’m sure they will be impressed.” Racer Vanessa Drigo from Charlotte is a member of the Rose Bandits bike team and came to Belmont recently to scope the track and town. She was impressed. “The town of Belmont is
very charming with its boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants and beautiful buildings,” she said. “The course’s screaming downhill to the finish line, and longer, less steep uphill in the back will lend itself to a very exciting and action packed race. I think it’s fantastic that Belmont is hosting this big race. It doesn’t have to be a huge city to put up a great show, and I think Belmont has the right ingredients with a great course, and many places people can hang out watching it. I hope many people will come and cheer for us!” Adrian Miller, Belmont’s assistant city manager says the town is fired up about the race. “This will be the largest
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one-day event in our history and we are thrilled with the way the community, businesses, and churches have rallied to make this a successful event,” said Miller. “Several churches near downtown have offered their parking lots for the day, and the local businesses have jumped in to help out, sponsor, and promote the criterium. It will be a great day to show off our town to our region.” More information on the event is at www.belmontcrit.org. The Belmont Criterium is part of an all-day series of events on May 4 in downtown Belmont that will include the annual Garibaldifest from 11am to 5pm, and a concert by the band Rough Draft at 7:30pm.
Gaston College registration Advising and registration for Summer 2013 classes at Gaston College will be held through May 22 from 8 to 6 p.m., at three convenient locations in Dallas, Lincolnton and Belmont. For information, call, 704.922.6220. Late summer registration is Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Go to www.gaston.edu to view the Spring Schedule of Classes for both Curriculum and Continuing Education – Economic and Workforce Development.
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Kris and Danielle Race gave birth to their first child, Caedmon Race, last month at CRMC. Both are Caromont employees. Photo submitted
New screening detects heart defects in newborns Naturally, every parent tries to imagine what their new little baby girl or boy will look like and who he or she will favor more—will he have blue eyes like her dad or will she have dark, curly hair like her mom? While all harmless curiosity, more begging is the question, “Will my baby be healthy?� because truly that’s really what matters most. Critical congenital heart defects (CCHD) account for 30 percent of infant deaths due to birth defects. There are seven specific heart defects that can now be detected using a simple, non-invasive tool known as Pulse Oximetry Screen. Last year, Patty Sill, RN at Caromont’s Birthplace attended a conference in Washington, D.C. Moved by the information she learned, Sill returned to work more passionate than ever to screen newborns using the Pulse screen. From Jan. 14 to Feb. 14 Sill led a Quality Improvement Study to test the validity of the screen and provided staff education and training. Now standard procedure, all babies born at Caromont are tested and have results within minutes. New parents Kris and Danielle Race gave birth to their first child last month at CRMC. Both are Caromont employees. Caedmon Race was born a few days earlier than his expected due date. “As new parents, Kris and I were nervous about having a baby and all the unexpected surprises that can come with it,� said Danielle. “But, when the nurse explained the new screen for newborns, it provided additional peace knowing my baby was going to be well cared for.� Just 48 hours after Caedmon was born his nurse took him to the nursery for his pulse screen. Minus the inconvenience of being interrupted from his nap, Caedmon fared well. And, the best news is that he tested negative for all seven heart defects.
“We were so relieved that Caedmon’s results came back negative,� said Kris. “Now, all we have to focus on is getting him home, and of course, that Duke wins since he’s going to have all these pictures of him in his Duke PJs to look back on when he gets older,� laughed Kris Race. The bedside device is used to test for seven specific heart defects by screening a newborn’s blood oxygen level and pulse rate that can indicate CCHD when levels fall below the normal rate. The painless, non-invasive screen uses sensors that are placed on the baby’s skin—typically on the heel and hand where the skin is thinnest. Pulse ox is found to be more accurate at detecting such heart conditions than a standard clinical examination, and should be used as routine assessment in all newborns before they leave the hospital. More often than not CCHD cases are missed during routine clinical exams performed prior to a newborn’s discharge from a birthing facility. A screening is done when a baby is 24 to 48 hours of age. A positive test result (out of range) does not give a diagnosis. It only means a problem may exist and further evaluation is needed. “With a negative screen your doctor can say with confidence that your baby is highly unlikely to have a critical birth defect of the heart,� said Kevin Coppage, MD, Pediatrix Medical Group Neonatologist and Medical Director at the Birthplace. In the event of a positive screen a diagnostic test will be conducted, typically an echocardiogram or ultrasound picture of the heart, to determine if an actual heart defect exists. If a CCHD is detected, highly specialized treatment under the lead of a cardiologist can prevent further complications and death early on in a baby’s life.
This photo was donated to the Mount Holly book project by Daphne Barton and shows Lib Nichols who flew out of the airport that ran along the side of NC Hwy 27 near town. Rich Mauney who gave flying lesson for $3 an hour started the airport. Photo on page 1A: Local authors Dr. Lee Beatty, Jim Love, and Charles A. Rhyne, Jr. worked together and wrote this photofilled book tracing the history of Mount Holly. The dozens of pictures in the book were contributed by a wide variety of sources. ALAN HODGE alan.bannernews@gmail.com
If you’ve ever wondered what Mount Holly and its citizens looked like in the days of yore, then grab a copy of “Images of America: Mount Holly� by local authors Dr. Lee Beatty, Jim Love, and Charles A. Rhyne, Jr. Put out by Charleston, S.C.-based Arcadia Publishing, the leading local history book publisher in the nation, the Mount Holly volume is 127 pages jam-packed with archival pictures of places and personalities that helped form the town and move it forward. According to Beatty, the book is the only one of its type about Mount Holly. “Jim Love had thought about compiling a Mount Holly history book several years ago,� said Beatty. “I had always wanted to do one as well. We began talking to Charlie Rhyne about it and contacted Arcadia Publishing.� The photos and other materials in the book were drawn from a wide variety of sources. Some of these included family snapshots, City of Mount Holly archives, Millican Pictorial History Museum, First Presbyterian Church archives, and even the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Just a few of the individuals that contributed pictures for the book include Sarah Springs, Richard Rankin, C. Alexander, Essie Mae McGill, and Robert Ragan. The book starts off with a concise yet informative rundown of how Mount Holly came in to being and what economic and sociological factors led to its growth.
Pictures and drawings of early textile mills and workers in it not only show the places where Mount Holly got an economic foothold in Gaston County, but the faces of the folks who toiled behind the looms. Photos of downtown Mount Holly gives readers a view when Main St. was a dirt path marked by wagon ruts and a decided lack of automobiles. Other pictures of town taken circa 1900 show the fronts of buildings surrounded by tall weeds and spindly power poles. Several shots of Tucker and Springs General Store give an idea as to where citizens of Mount Holly got their goods. Sports have always been a big part of life in Mount Holly and the book has many team photos reflecting that fact. Pictures run the gamut from the 1931 Mount Holly High girls basketball team to the 1967 NC 2A high school football championship team that defeated Glen Alpine by a score of 26-20. Another interesting sports pic in the book shows local boxers Don Fortner and Murray Beasley socking the daylights out of each other, School pictures occupy a considerable space in the book as well. Photos include the 1916 public school complex, Rollins School, and an aerial view of the schools. Also included are candid shots taken in classes and one photo that shows several graduating students lounging on the ground. Speaking of aerial photos, the book also has several taken of downtown Mount Holly from a very low altitude. What’s interesting about these shots is the fact that the town’s basic layout has changed little over the years.
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The Relay for Life, East Gaston version, will take place Friday May 10 through Saturday May 11 at the FUMC Family Life Center on Hickory Grove Road in Stanley. Registration and packet pick up begins at 5:30pm on May 10. Pre-registration is $25 for adults and $15 for students. Day of registration cost is $30 for adults and $20 for students. Opening ceremonies will be at 6pm May 10. Closing ceremonies will be at 6am May 11. The Survivor/Caregiver dinner will be at 4pm in the Family Life Center. No alcohol, tobacco products, pets, skateboards, bicycles are allowed at the event. No coolers except those used by teams for on site fundraising will be allowed. Activities will take place all night and include “Crazy Hat Lap�, “Pajama Lap�, “Backwards Lap�, “Super Hero Lap� and more. For more information and to register, go to www.RelayForLife.org/EastGastonNC.
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Be careful what you (don’t) ask for! Be careful when presenting your plans to God. I never thought I could Rev. Angela Pleasants engage in a footFirst United Methodist Church, washing cereMount Holly mony. When I entered seminary in 1996 I was confronted with my first service of footwashing. Thankfully they gave us an option not to participate. After graduating from seminary I did a silent prayer that sounded like this, “God please do not send me to a church that observes a foot-washing service. I am not comfortable with this form of worship.� I received my first appointment and praise God they did not observe foot-washing. Then it happened. I made my first home visit. As soon as I entered the home I heard a voice say, “Pastor, is that you? Please come. My home nurse did not come today. I need someone to put rubbing alcohol on my feet.� Someone once said if you want to see God smile tell him your plans. Coming out of our comfort zones can be an uncomfortable experience. Jesus often moved outside the margins of general societal norms. He touched lepers, dined with sinners and conversed with women of questionable character. Jesus said, “If anyone serves
me, let him follow me; and where I am, there my servant will be also.� John 12:26 NKJV. To follow Jesus means to follow him in a self-sacrificing way. We are to disregard our own selfish interest, take up the cross and cling steadfastly to Jesus conforming whole-heartedly to his life. There are many times this is hard to grasp. There will be places Jesus travel that we may not feel comfortable following. Some feel there is no way they could serve in mission in a third world country. Some may feel they could not serve a different culture or city. If we trust in the Lord he will equip us as he sends us forth to serve. “Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone, but if it dies, it produces much grain.� John 12:24 NKJV. As disciples of Jesus Christ we must die. We must relinquish a hold on our life, our agenda, and our desire to hold onto our old self in order to live in the Kingdom of God. As we die to the flesh we will live to the life Jesus calls us to live. We will be empowered and equipped to follow Jesus where he leads us. What are areas in your life that needs to die? Is it an unhealthy relationship, pride, unforgiveness, bitterness, anger? Allow the area you name to be buried that God may resurrect in you a renewed life in the Spirit.
DAC Embroidery moves uptown in Mount Holly Casey and Donna Howell cut a ribbon recently, officially opening their 126 S. Main Street, Mount Holly, location for DAC Embroidery. Montcross Area Chamber members and friends joined in the celebration. DAC Embroidery offers complete and quality embroidery services to hats, shirts, uniforms, linens and other promotional products. With the Howells in the photo are, from left, former Chamber Board Chair Bryan Dalton, Todd Young, Kristen Murphy, Freda Hall, Jordan Lunsford, Christy Waters, Rodney Breissinger, Sharise Harrison, Guy Dorfmeister of DAC Embroidery, Chamber President Ted Hall and Chamber Board Secretary Dr. Joe Keith. For more information call 704-820-6497, or visit www.dacembroidery.com. (Montcross Area Chamber photo)
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Feimster to perform in Charlotte Belmont native Emily Fortune Feimster who currently lives in California will be in town in mid-May to perform four shows at the Comedy Zone in Charlotte. The shows will be Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18. Feimster will keep the audience in stitches with two shows each night.
The Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Group of Gaston County (EMG) will hold their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 4, 8 am, at the Citizens Resource Center, 1303 Cherryville Hwy (NC Hwy 279), Dallas. 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. All sales are cash only. Quality plants, many from our own gardens will be available, including perennials, trees, shrubs, herbs and vegetables. Other items include books, garden art, flower pots and more. The Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Group of Gaston County has over 100 active volunteers serving the community in educational gardening activities, including 11 schools on a regular basis.
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MHHS receives award The Mount Holly Historical Society has been selected to receive an award for service at the 65th Annual Mount Holly Community Dinner. The event is to be held Thursday, May 9 at 6:30pm. All current and former board members as well as many of our members are invited to share in the moment when the award is given. This award is directly related to the hours and hours of hard work that many have contributed to the building, exhibits, events, and overall community involvement that MHHS has done as an organization. Tickets are available at Charlie’s Drug Store, Bobby Black’s Insurance office, and BB&T Bank; ticket cost is $10.
Mother-Daughter Tea The Gaston County Museum, 131 W. Main St., Dallas, will be hosting a MotherDaughter Tea for ages 6-up on May 11 from 1-2pm. Cost is $10 per person. Come learn about Victorian etiquette, manners, and the history of tea in America. At the end of the program, participants will partake in a tea party complete with fresh brewed tea, lemonade, pastries, whipped cream, and other traditional offerings. While dressing up is not required, it is encouraged. Ladies can also wear their favorite hat this day, too. RSVP required by May 7 to Kelly Mason at 704.922.7681 x119 or kelly.mason @co.gaston.nc.us
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714 Stone Street, KM 704-487-7697 Christian Freedom Southern Baptist Church 246 Range Road, KM 704-739-4152
Boyce Memorial ARP Church Edgemont Drive, KM 704-739-4917
Church at Kings Mountain 108 E. Mountain St., KM (KM Women’s Club Bldg.) 704-739-1323
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Cornerstone Church Of God 202 Margrace Road, KM 704-739-3773
Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Pastor Clifton Morgan Carson Memorial Baptist Church 262 Sparrow Springs Road, KM 704-739-2247 Central United Methodist Church 113 S. Piedmont Avenue, KM 704-739-2471 Cherokee St. Baptist Church 421 S. Cherokee Street, KM 704-739-7697 Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church 318 W. Ballard St. 704-435-6934 Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 618 Chestnut Ridge Road, KM 704-739-4015 Christ The King Catholic Church
East Gold Street Wesleyan Church 701 E. Gold Street, KM 704-739-3215 East Kings Mountain Church of God Hwy 161, Bessemer City/KM 704-739-7367 Eastside Baptist Church 308 York Road, KM 704-739-8055
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El Bethel United Methodist Church 122 El-bethel Road, KM 704-739-9174
Family Worship Center 1818 Shelby Road, KM 704-739-7206
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David Baptist Church 2300 David Baptist Ch Rd, KM 704-739-4555 Dixon Presbyterian Church 602 Dixon School Road, KM dixonpresbyterian.com
Faith Ablaze Church 1128 S. York Road, KM 704-739-8496 Faith Baptist Church 1009 Linwood Road, KM 704-739-8396
First Baptist Church 605 W. King Street, KM 704-739-3651 First Church of the Nazarene 121 Countryside Road, KM 704-734-1143 First Presbyterian Church 111 E. King Street, KM 704-739-8072
505 N. Piedmont Avenue, KM 704-739-4266 Galilee United Methodist 117 Galilee Church Road, KM 704-739-7011 Gospel Assembly Church 202 S. Railroad Avenue, KM 704-739-5351 Good Hope Presbyterian Church 105 N. Cansler Street, KM 704-739-1062 Grace Fellowship 144 West Mountain Street, KM 704-481-8888
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TREASURE HUNTING: Asmuths love digging up the past From page 1A However, the Asmuths don’t just pull up somewhere and hop out with their metal detectors and shovels. Kip has taken a metal detecting ethics training course from
the Task Force for Metal Detecting Rights Foundation and follows a ten point code that among others things vows to respect property, follow laws regulating digging, and report any finds of an historical nature to a local Photo by Alan Hodge
Kip and Stephanie Asmuth of Belmont have been busy discovering lost treasures in local woods and vacant lots since they became active in the metal detecting hobby.
history museum. In that vein, he plans to give the WWII uniform button to the Belmont Historical Society. “If we find something on a person’s property that might be a family heirloom we give it to them,” said Kip. Mainly, the Asmuths’ goal in detecting and digging local artifacts is not to get rich, but to help illuminate more of
our past. “We want to dig before places such as former mill villages are covered over with new houses or pavement,” said Stephanie. “It’s about preserving our history.” If anyone has a place they would like the Asmuths to dig, Kip can be reached at 336-456-3242 or at kipasmuth@gmail.com.
Gaston Day news
SCHOOL BOARD: approves budget request From page 1A teachers continue to make us proud,” McGlohon told the Board of Education. “Gaston County Schools students garnered another record-breaking year in scholarships and honors. They earned more than $45 million in scholarships, the highest amount ever for a graduating class. Up for the third consecutive year, the district’s graduation rate is
Student’s art on display Gaston Day School Junior Maisy Meakin’s acrylic painting of a tuba was selected by NCAEA to be showcased in the NCAEA National exhibit in Washington, DC, this summer. During the months of June and July student artwork is in the LBJ Building of the Department of Education. There will be a reception and celebration for students, parents and art educators June 20 and 21in D.C. Her parents are Chuck and Lindsay Meakin of Gastonia and her art teacher is Holt Harris.
at its highest level ever. School attendance remains steady and our safety record is the best among the ten largest school districts in North Carolina. The Gaston County Schools budget request for 2013-2014 contains the essential funds to maintain programs, to operate safe schools on a daily basis, and to provide resources and personnel that will ensure our children will have the 21st century skills needed to be successful in life.”
FOUNTAIN: landmark gets freshened up by Sarvis From page 1A “I had to take the old bushes and monkey grass up that were around the fountain,” he said. “Then the pool had to be cleaned, sealed, primed, and painted. The pool was pretty dirty.” Sarvis’ dad, Coleman, estimated it took about 12 gallons of sealer and an equal amount of paint to refinish the pool. “It had never been sealed,” he said. For the next order of business in the fountain restoration, Sarvis set to work sanding and painting the wrought iron fence. Painting the fence by hand took another three gallons of paint. When that was done, over 70 bales of pine needles were spread inside the fence and new shrubbery planted. Several folks chipped in and donated paint, chemicals, and greenery to do the job. These included
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Classic Paint of Bessemer City, Stowe Nursery, and Chemtech. The City of Belmont provided the pine needles. Fixing the fountain wasn’t an overnight thing. “I worked on the project every weekend since February, weather permitting,” said Sarvis. “It took over 120 hours.” Belmont Public Works Director Davis Isenhour says Sarvis’ work was a blessing for the city. The fountain is very old and it looked it,” Isenhour said. “The old shrubs were heavily overgrown and you could hardly see the fountain from within the park let alone from street level. It had never been painted on the inside. It had cracks and leaked. Several of the pool lights didn’t work. The fence surrounding it was very rusty and was beginning to rust out. “Public Works crews assisted in removing the larger overgrown
shrubs strictly from the standpoint our heavy equipment was needed in order to remove them. From there on, Stewart removed the smaller shrubs, brushed and painted the fence, patched all the leaking cracks, painted sealer around the fountain and then painted the fountain itself. He planted new dwarf shrubs, two beautiful pink Dogwood trees and spread pine straw to finish out. Our guys have added a finishing touch for rope lighting that goes along the inside of the fountain for esthetic purposes in the evenings. While the fountain has been down these past few months our guys have been busy rebuilding the pump, fountain sprayer and lighting. All together I’m guessing this project has saved the city at least $3,000.00 on the fountain repairs.” Belmont Parks and Recreation Director Sallie Stevenson also appreciated all the hard work that
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went into the project. “We are so proud to have our youth take on such a project which helps everyone,” she said. “It helps him by having a project that fulfills his Eagle Scout requirements, and it helps the citizens of Belmont by having improvements to be accomplished that saves the City money.” Besides using the fountain project as a means to getting his Eagle Scout rank, Sarvis also discovered other value in his work. “It makes me feel good knowing the fountain looks better and that the city cares about the park,” he said. “While I was working on it people would come up and tell how the park used to look years ago.” Stewart’s dad agreed that the fountain project was a valuable lesson in more ways than one. “It’s great for the community,” Coleman said. “And an Eagle Scout project is about leadership as well.”
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Keep Belmont Beautiful has named its April Yards of the Month. To nominate a yard for the month of May, call KBB at 704-825-8587.
Civil War demonstrations
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Interested in learning more about the Civil War? The Gaston County Museum, 131 W. Main St., Dallas, will have a free program on Saturday, May 11 from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM. During this program, The Confederate History and Monument Preservation Society who portrays Company H of the 23rd NC troops will have a display to view, be on hand to answer questions about the Civil War, and give firing and drilling demonstrations. In honor of North Carolina Confederate Memorial Day at 1:00 PM, there will be a wreath laying ceremony on the Confederate Marker in Dallas, NC.
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Seen at the Launch Pad press conference are (from left) Launch Pad Committee Chair Roy Goforth of Home Instead Senior Care, Drew Jones of NC Farm Bureau Insurance, Montcross Area Chamber President Ted Hall, Gaston Regional Chamber President John Kimbrell, and Launch Pad Committee member Marc Burns of Techtheone Global Solutions.
Chambers announce Launch Pad A business plan competition called Launch Pad was announced jointly recently by the Montcross Area and Gaston Regional Chambers of Commerce. Gaston County small businesses and entrepreneurs are invited to submit business plans in the competition between May 1 and June 28. The prize total for the top three winners is $23,500. Gaston Regional Chamber President John Kimbrell and Montcross Area Chamber President Ted Hall announced the Launch Pad competition at a press conference. They said the project grew from each Chamber’s ongoing work to strengthen existing businesses
and to encourage entrepreneurs to start new businesses in Gaston County. Roy Goforth of Home Instead Senior Care is leading the Launch Pad project team, which includes representatives from both Chambers. Competition winners will be announced during a Shark Tank-like finale on Oct. 17. Eligible to enter are existing Gaston County small businesses with under $100,000 in annual revenues and start-up businesses that will be located in Gaston County. The competition is open to Chamber members and non-members. For more information call 704-825-5307.
The Little Miss Springfest 2013 pageant will be held at 10am Saturday, May 11, at the Entertainment Stage in front of Wells Fargo Bank on Main Street at Mt. Holly Springfest. Dress will be Sunday dresses or spring outfits. Pageant dresses not permitted. Deadline to enter is May 8. Every child entered will receive a tiara. If there are more than 10 entries, one girl from each category will win the title, crown and banner. If there are less than 10 entries, there will be one Overall Majestic Winner and One Overall Mini-Majestic Winner. Winners will have the opportunity to be in Christmas parades and appear at community events in Mt. Holly. Age categories: (Child’s age on the day of the pageant): Baby Miss Springfest - 23 months and under; Tiny Miss Springfest - 2 and 3 year old; Little Miss Springfest - 4 and 5 year old; Junior Miss Springfest - 6 and 7 year old; Young Miss Springfest - 8 11 year old; Teen Miss Springfest - 12 - 14 year old. Entry fee is $50 cash only. No checks.
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Legals STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF HATTIE GASTON HOUSER Having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of Hattie Gaston Houser, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of July, 2013, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 24th day of April, 2013. Carolyn G. Means, Administratrix ESTATE of: Hattie Gaston Houser 320 N. Lee St, Mt. Holly, NC 28120 BN10533 (4/24, 5/01, 08 & 15/13)
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King throws no hitter Warriors beat Garinger 10-0 By John Wilson John.bannernews@gmail.com
Last week the Warriors were determined not to go down without a fight. In their continuing quest to take the Mega 7/4A title the Warriors dominated the Garinger Wildcats winning 10-0 in five innings. Overall East Gaston played well across the board. Starting pitcher Alex King had a great night for the Warriors. The sophomore hurler sh owed he had what it takes to hang with the big dogs on this night. “Alex pitched well,� head coach Randy Sellers said. “He had a no hitter. He also
had ten strike outs.� During five innings of play the Warrior defense did its part to secure the no-hitter for King. “I don’t thing we had any errors,� Sellers said. “Alex threw nothing but strikes. He let the defense work behind him.� Sellers wasn’t kidding. With his ten strikeouts King did his share to help his defensive teammates. To secure the five-inning victory the Warriors needed fifteen outs. King got ten of them. On the offensive side East Gaston got a solid performance out of Matt Grimmitt, Cory Hughes and Tyler Price. All three had two hits each for the Warrior’s cause.
The win over Garinger added to the Warriors conference win record. East Gaston ended the season 10-2 in conference play. As impressive as the effort was it just wasn’t enough. East Gaston finished up the season in 2nd place in the Mega 7/4A. They finished 1/2 game behind the Olympic Trojans. The Warriors had two cracks at the Trojans. They just fell short both times. This week the Warriors will be competing in the Mega 7/4A tournament. The annual tournament will be held at Jack Hughes Park in Pineville. East Gaston is very familiar with Hughes Park. It’s the home field for the Charlotte Catholic Cougars. The first foe of the tournament will be a familiar
Abbey lacrosse ends season with win The Belmont Abbey men’s lacrosse team closed the home schedule with a big 21-5 win over Ohio Valley last week at Alumni Field. The win gives the Crusaders their tenth triumph of the year, setting a new school record. The Abbey’s previous season-high for wins was nine, which was established in the 2008 Conference Carolinas Championship season. Belmont Abbey was never threatened and controlled the game from the start, scoring the first eight goals of the contest in period of just under 20 minutes. The Crusaders led 6-0 after one and 12-3 at the half. Connor Sellars and Daniel Marshall both led the Crusaders with four goals each, while Dan Morrissey added three. Tanner Scharr, Ryan Corrigan and Brendan Rogers each scored
a pair, while Vin Loscazlo, Josiah Nash, Joey McGinley and Bryan Hickey all had one. Scharr led the way with four assists, while Connor Doyle and Scotty Steele both had two each. Morrissey, Rogers, Corrigan and William Moore all had one. Belmont Abbey outshot the Scots 39-30 and won the ground ball battle 29-23. The Crusaders also edged Ohio Valley with 15 face-off wins to just 14 for the Scots. Doyle registered three of the Abbey’s 12 caused turnovers while Nash and Devin Cruz each had two. Brett Lawless made six saves in the first half. Patrick Butler worked the third quarter and stopped two shots, while Andrew Shortt made one save in the fourth.
one. East Gaston will once again face off against the Garinger Wildcats. The tournament will run all week with the title game being played on Friday May 3. While the tournament plays on, East Gaston will be awaiting word on their play off fate. With a 14-7 overall record and a 10-2 conference record East Gaston secured the second seed from the Mega 7/4A Conference. Now the Warriors just need to wait for the other teams in the area to finish up their regular seasons so the play off brackets can be set. With such a solid record the Warriors should draw at least one playoff home game.
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Gaston Christian Softball Gaston Christian defeated Southlake by a score of 6-2 last week. Leading offense for Gaston Christian was Sarah Adams-2 RBIs; Lauren Adams, Tiffany Cobb, Alanna Freeman, Madison Ramsey, and Gabbi Wilson each had a hit, and Ramsey and Wilson each had one RBI. The winning pitcher was Madison Ramsey. Gaston Christian also defeated Metrolina 5-0. Leading hitters: Faith Wilson 2 for 3 (triple, 3 RBIs); Samantha Mecimore 2 for 3 (double); Sarah Adams 2 RBIs; Madison Ramsey was winning pitcher in the shut out win with 5 strikeouts. Gaston Christian’s record is now 10-7. The Lady Eagles will play in the MAC conference tournament next week.
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Fourteen-year-old Austin Earnhardt of Mount Holly is seen with the 65-pound, 51-inch long flathead catfish he caught on a recent trip to Watts Bar Lake in Tennessee with his father Tony Earnhardt and friends. The monster was caught using live shad for bait.
South Point High School announces Scholar Athletes South Point High School’s athletes are not only excellent on the field they are excellent off the field in the classroom. They are true scholar athletes. 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, the team must maintain a 3.1 unweighted grade point average for the designated semester and most also have at least five team members. To be an individual scholar-athlete, the athlete must have a 3.5 weighted GPA for the designated semester. For the fall and winter semesters South Point had eight varsity teams named as Scholar Athlete teams and 175 individual athletes named as Scholar Athletes. One team, the ladies golf team had the qualifying GPA - 3.69 – but only four team members, therefore they did not qualify as a team for this recognition. The Scholar Athlete teams and their GPA are Women’s Cross Country – 3.79; Men’s Cross Country – 3.69: Women’s Tennis – 3.40; Varsity Volleyball – 3.34; Men’s Varsity Soccer – 3.60; Men’s Swimming – 3.60: Women’s Swimming – 3.57; Varsity Cheerleading – 3.48. Also, Men’s Cross Country, Men’s Varsity Soccer, Men’s Swimming and Diving, and Women’s Cross Country ranked in the Top 3 in the state for their sport.
Listed below are the Scholar Athlete teams and their members and then the individual Scholar Athletes. Women’s Cross Country –Kayleigh Bullock, Jill Collins, Candy Giermanski, Bianca Hanafin, Jade Hanafin, Jordan Hicks, Caroline Law, Makayla Lund, Cheyenne Orendorff, Jenna Rayfield, Julianna Rose, Grace Russell, Katie Scruggs, Mikayla Withers. Men’s Cross Country – Quinn Barnette, Franklin Bogle, Andrew Cloninger, Garrett Gibson, Benjamin Hessler, Corey Hodges, Matthew Hodges, William Hoppe, Brandon Howard, Kendrik Icenhour, Thomas Will, David Wise. Women’s Tennis –Sarah Burns, Kayla Cho, Brooks Churn, Hydee Jones, Madeline Killen, Caroline Law, Mallory McGarity, Ashley Mull, Taylor Rash, Kristin Rivera, Janet Widenhouse, Holland Withers. Varsity Volleyball – Charity Beaty, Hannah Dellinger, Samantha Everhart, Cydni Fowler, Annelle Grealis, Chelsea Houser, Rachel Howe, Kayla Karr, Lindsey Lee, Katherine Nencetti, Susannah Pennington. Men’s Varsity Soccer – Luke Beach, Cameron Boyd, Jonathan Cardona, Morgan Hargett, Kendal James, Peter Kumlin, Joshua Lineberger, Nathaniel Long, Jesus Moreno, Maxwell Neisler, Nicholas Pena, Carson Potter,
Neil Raval, Zaccaria Romano, Richard Snyder, Grayson Webb, Joshua Woodard Women’s Golf –Madison, Madison Monteith, Keslynn Pihl, Samantha Telsrow (Had the necessary GPA, but did not qualify as a team, because needed 5 members) Men’s Swimming – William Allen, Quinn Barnette, Eric Coombs, Mitchell Hanks, Benjamin Hessler, Jordan Hicks, Corey Hodges, Matthew Hodges, William Hudson, Kyle Knox, Michael Lewis, Evangelos Mageras, Blake Tolley, David Wise, Nicholas Yorick Women’s Swimming – Lindsey Anthony, Haley Berry, Allison Clayton, Natalee Clayton, Jill Collins, Taylor Devinney, Samantha Everhart, Ashley Gibson, Candy Giermanski, Katie Henninger, Jordan Hicks, Samantha Holder, Emily Howe, Caroline Hyde, Alexis McAlister, Ashley McGee, Mary Nance, Sarah Paschall, Susannah Pennington, Jenna Rayfield, Erica Rowland, Maddison Russell, Jenna Sarvis, Katie Scruggs, Elice
Wu Varsity Cheerleading – Christina Benedict, Samantha Blevins, Andi Bone, Hannah Broome, Lexi Crosby, Breanna Floyd, Taylor Foulk, Kaitlyn Hessler, Gabrielle Johnson, Kelsey Kinnett, Bryanna Leeper, Addison McElveen, Hayden Ray, Cassidy Stegall, Elizabeth Traywick, Kaitlyn Upton, Hannah Whitesides, Miranda Wood Individual Scholar Athletes – Sarah Abernathy, Christina Benedict, Haley Berry, Samantha Blevins, Andi Bone, Hannah Broome, Jordan Bryant, Kayleigh Bullock, Sarah Burns, Madison Carr, Kayla Cho, Brooks Churn, Allison Clayton, Natalee Clayton, Morgan Coker, Jill Collins, Lexi Crosby, Hannah Dellinger, Taylor Devinney, Breanna Floyd, Taylor Foulk, Cydni Fowler, Annelle Grealis, Candy Giermanski, Bianca Hanafin, Jade Hanafin, Katie Henninger, Kaitlyn Hessler, Graylin Heustess, Jordan Hicks, Samantha Holder, Chelsea Houser, Emily Howe, Rachel Howe, Caroline Hyde, Asialyn Jackson, Gabrielle John-
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son, Kayla Karr, Madeline Killen, Kelsey Kinnett, Caroline Law, Lindsey Lee, Makayla Lund, Alexis McAlister, Addison McElveen, Mallory McGarity, Ashley McGee, Madison Monteith, Ashley Mull, Mary Nance, Katherine Nencetti, Cheyenne Orendorff, Sarah Paschall, Susannah Pennington, Keslynn Pihl, Hayden Ray, Jenna Rayfield, Kristin Rivera, Julianna Rose, Erica Rowland, Grace Russell, Madison Russell, Jenna Sarvis, Katie Scruggs, Cassidy Stegall, Haley Stewart, Elizabeth Traywick, Erin Washam, Hannah Whitesides, Janet Widenhouse, Holland Withers, Mikayla Withers, Miranda Wood, Morgan Woods, Elice Wu, Will Allen, Michael Auten, Austin Barlow, Quinn Barnette, Luke Beach, Aaron Biggerstaff, Jordan Biggerstaff, Franklin Bogle, Cameron Boyd, Tyler Bray, Andrew Cagle, Aaron Camp, Jonathan Cardona, Isaiah Carter, John Chavis, Andrew Cloninger, Eric Coombs, William Crenshaw, Hugh Crump, Aaron Davis, Tyler
Davis, Austin Dirks, Richard Dunning, Joseph Flynn, Jack Gardner, Deonte Gaston, Garrett Gibson, Tyler, Ginn, Tyler Grigg, Mitchell Hanks, Morgan Hargett, Benjamin Hessler, Corey Hodges, Matthew Hodges, Dakota Hood, Alexander Hoppe, William Hoppe, Brandon Howard, William Hudson, Josh Hunter, Kendrik Icenhour, Kendal James, Cooper Johnson, William Julen, Jameson Kendall, Kyle Knox, Thomas Lawing, Tristan Ledford, Michael Lewis, Josh Lineberger, Nathaniel Long, Matthew Loucks, Calen Mathis, Zackary McHugh, Brian Miller, Jesus Moreno, Tanner Muse, Maxwell Neisler, Conner Owensby, Jonathan Painter, Josh Perrigo, Huan Pham, Carson Potter, Neil Raval, John Rhew, Devan Robbins, Zaccaria Romano, William Russell, Nicholas Schultz, Richard Snyder, Jadyn Steele, Jon Stewart, Blake Tolley, Camden Van Pelt, Bennett Washam, Grayson Webb, Thomas Will, David Wise, Joshua Woodard, Nick Yorick.
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Lawing to perform Cinderella role
GROUND BREAKING – Mountain Island Charter School had a groundbreaking ceremony on its new site at 113440 Lucia Riverbend Highway, Mount Holly, with over 300 people in attendance. After the ceremony, folks gathered at the school’s current campus down the street for some family fun including face painting, hay ride, bounce house, and pony rides. Families enjoyed lunch from the Mountain Island Chick fil A. Contributed Photo
Highland takes honors at HOSA conference
The role of Cinderella in Gaston Dance Theatre’s spring production of “Cinderella� will be danced by Kailey Lawing of Belmont. The production will take place at the Pamela Kimbrell Warlick Visual and Performing Arts Center at Gaston Day School on May 4 and 5. Kailey has been dancing for 10 years and has danced at Gaston Dance Theatre for five years. Other major roles to her credit include Clara in “The Nutcracker� and Peter in “Peter and the Wolf.� In addition to study at Gaston Dance Theatre, she attended the South Carolina Summer Dance Conservatory at the University of South Carolina last summer. This summer she has been accepted into and will attend American Ballet Theatre’s summer intensive in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Her other interests are playing flute in the Belmont Middle School eighth grade band and singing in the First Presbyterian Church youth
Kailey Lawing choir. Performances of “Cinderella� will be on Saturday, May 4 at 10 am and 7:30 pm, and Sunday, May 5 at 2:30 pm. Tickets may be purchased online at CarolinaTix.org or at the performance. Adults are $15, students and senior citizens are $10, and children 5 years and under are $8. Call the studio office at (704) 8655943 or visit the website at www.gastondancetheatre.co m for more information.
Searching for Belmont High School classes of 1960-1963
Eighty-nine Highland School of Technology students attended the 37th annual North Carolina Future Health Care Professionals State Leadership Conference from April 10-13 in Greensboro. The Highland HOSA chapter received special recognition for its work with the Prevent Blindness Program, National HOSA Week,
and HOSA Happenings Newsletter. The Highland HOSA chapter was honored as the Gold Star Chapter of North Carolina and recognized as the largest 1A chapter in North Carolina and was a Century Club winner. Rosny Vargas, a senior, received a $250 District 6 HOSA scholarship award and Kaylee
Tanner, a senior, received a $500 District 6 scholarship award. Monica Rice was awarded with the National Recognition Portfolio award. The following students from Highland School of Technology placed in their competitive events: Noele Jones, Dental Spelling, First Place; Kendall Medford, Dental
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In 1960, Project Talent assessed the aptitudes and abilities, hopes and expectations of 440,000 high school students from across America. The study was conducted by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and the United States Office of Education. Now, 53 years after the landmark Project Talent study was first administered, researchers are seeking the classes 1960-63 from Belmont High School to discover what became of their lives. “The Project Talent generation is very important in the history of this country,� says Sabine Horner, Project Talent’s Director of Outreach and Communications. “They came of age during an era of great upheaval and
they transformed the United States as we knew it. Project Talent is an opportunity to share their perspectives and experiences in a meaningful way that can benefit future generations.� Members of the classes of 1960-1963 from Belmont High School are asked to contact Project Talent to register their interest and provide details of where they can be contacted to receive further information. We are also interested in any information that can be provided about the whereabouts of other classmates. Participants can call the project on 1 866 770 6077 or send an email to projec talent50@air.org. You can also visit the Project Talent website: www.projecttalent.org.
Warlick Academy Parent University to be held May 9 Through an alliance with Partnerships for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties, Warlick Academy will conduct a Parent University on Thursday, May 9 from 5-7:30pm at Warlick Academy, 1316 Spencer Mt. Road, Ranlo. The program includes four concurrent sessions. The sessions will be offered twice. Session topics are: Apply
and Paying for College, Children Grieve and How Parents Can Help, Parent with Love and Logic, and Career Ready 101 Today’s Job Market. The event is free and it is open to all Gaston County Schools employees and parents. For more information, contact Principal Harrison Conyers, Warlick Academy at haconyers@gaston. k12.nc.us.
GC School earns top NC award for the 9th year Students from the Highland school of Technology attended the Technology Student Association (TSA) state competition March 1719 in Greensboro, North Carolina. This technical competition gave students an
opportunity to compete in a complex technical and academic environment with events that have a strong and defined connection to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Highland students earned,
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and were presented, for the 9th year in a row, the prestigious award of North Carolina Technology Student Association “Chapter of the Year�. These students, who come from all areas of Gaston County, represented Gaston County Schools in a manner that reflected discipline, dedication, and strong academic skill. Local CTE programs integrate core academics with twenty-first century technology in a hands-on learning environment giving these students the skills to win.