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Goat Island Phase II opens with fanfare By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Goat Island Park Phase II in Cramerton opened Friday afternoon to much fanfare and fun. The official ribbon cutting took place at 6pm after a round of speeches by local, state, and federal dignitaries who praised the park and the hard work, and hard cash, that went into making it a reality. No sooner had the ribbon been cut than hundreds of folks swarmed over the bridge to the park where hot dogs and a happy time in the warm sun awaited. Cramerton Mayor Ronnie Worley related his days as a youth growing up near the South Fork River, and an overgrown and wild Goat Island. “It was a mysterious place,” he said. “But opening Phase II of the park is something that has been long anticipated. It is a great day for Cramerton.” Worley praised the Cramerton commissioners for staying the course in getting the park done. Cramerton commissioner Tammy Lawrence handled the scissors at last Friday’s official opening of Goat Island Park Phase II. Photo by Alan Hodge
Ted Hall celebrates a decade at Montcross Chamber of Commerce By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
It’s said if a person loves their job, the time at it never seems like work. In that case, Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce president Ted Hall hasn’t hit a lick in 10 years. Seriously, old adages aside, the fact is Hall shows up for work at his office in the Stowe Building in downtown Belmont every day rarin’ for action and ready to pursue his passion for seeing the Chamber, as well as the communities in Eastern Gaston County, continue to grow and prosper. As of April 26, it’s a job he’s been at for ten years. Recognizing that feat, Hall was honored recently at a Montcross Chamber after hours mixer at Chronicle Mill when he was presented with a crystal trophy and plenty of praise. Hall’s journey to his present position began in 1949 when he was born in Caroleen, a textile community in
Rutherford County. “My mom and dad worked in the mill,” Hall said. “I graduated from Chase High in 1968 and then went to Isothermal Community College. I was the first in my family to go to college.” From an early age, the written word fascinated Hall. After graduating from Isothermal, he went to UNC Journalism School where he graduated in 1972. “I credit teachers like Frances Spratt at Chase for helping me get to UNC,” he said. “Later I went back and thanked them.” Hall got a job with Blue Cross in Durham doing PR work and hung in there for two years, but newspaper work was what he wanted so he, wife Freda, and three-year-old daughter Allison moved to Morganton where he was a reporter at the News Herald for eight years, rising to managing editor. See TED page 2
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... and the band played on
20 years of music at East Gaston Adult Day Care Center By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Sleeves rolled up, coat on a chair, coffee in his cup, papers piled high, Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce president Ted Hall gets ready to start another day at the post he’s occupied for a decade. Photo by Alan Hodge
It all began 20 years ago with a game of checkers. That’s how weekly musical performances got started at the East Gaston Adult Day Care Center in Catawba Heights two decades ago. But let activities assistant Jan Stephens explain. “There was a guy who was a master checkers player who used to come to the center and he was bored beating everyone,” she said. “We asked Mildred Southers if she knew anyone who could play him. She brought P.W. Bailey. Then Vernon Harris came to play and he saw our group. Vernon decided we needed some music and that’s how it started.” The original “Vernon Harris Group” combo featured musicians like Gene Barker, Boyce O’Daniel, Don Smith, Tom Parks, Dean McCoy, Smokey Coe, Clyde Costner, and of course Vernon. “Tom Parks played in the group until he was 92-yearsold,” said Janet Harris, Vernon’s wife. See MUSIC page 5
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At the recent after hours event at Chronicle Mill, Montcross Chamber board chair Melia Lyerly presented president Ted Hall with a special recognition celebrating his ten years on the job. Photo by Wil Neumann
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In 1982, the Hall’s hauled themselves to Shelby when Ted took a job at the Star. He worked as a writer, editor, and publisher there until 1995 when he went “in another direction”. That direction was management recruiting- “Hallmark Recruiting” as his service was known. Ten years passed as Hall hunted heads and scratched his own wondering what Fate would bring his way. Turned out, it was something good. A job with the Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce and a home in Belmont. “I didn’t know where Belmont was,” Hall said. “The only time I had been here before was on the high school activity bus when we played Belmont High in football. However, Allison was living in Mt. Holly and Freda and I discovered Belmont’s downtown by driving down to visit her.” Hall was told by Rebecca Johns at Creative Travel that the chamber was looking for a director. He seized the opportunity and never looked back. Hall’s gregarious and articulate demeanor made him an instant success at the chamber. He threw himself full tilt into getting the membership roster growing. “We started with 84 members and hope to top 500 this year,” he said. “I am committed to improving member services and getting the word out.” Montcross Chamber board chair Melia Lyerly of the Lyerly Agency had this to say about Hall. “Ted has been – and continues to be – a major contributor to the success the Montcross area enjoys today,” she said. “He is forward-thinking and our members are inspired by his dedication and hard work. Ted works quietly and efficiently to be our business advocate and a champion of our community. And he does it all without seeking credit.” Hall doesn’t plan on retiring soon. In fact, he’s focused on the future. “I am passionate about the Montcross Chamber and this area of Gaston County,” he said. “I plan to keep working and planning for the coming years and to help build a sense of community and collaboration among the businesses and towns here.” Ten years and counting.
The City of Belmont’s annual spring festival “GaribaldiFest” will be held Saturday, May 16 at Stowe Park from 11am5pm. The park will be filled with arts and crafts, displays, food, children’s activities, music and fun. There are over 80 vendors that will be displaying their merchandise. GaribaldiFest will begin at 11:00am. Rides and vendor booths will be open. Food vendors such as Chick-Fil-A, Funnel Cakes by Pam, Pop’s Shaved Ice, The Grill Sergeant, Paul’s Hot Dogs, and others will be selling a variety of foods and desserts from hotdogs, hamburgers, nachos, BBQ, soft drinks, Italian ice, Last year’s Garibaldifest drew a large crowd to downtown Belmont. This year’s event will take lemonade, and shaved place May 16. Photo by Alan Hodge ice. Belmont Historical Society, Keep Belmont Beautiful, and other nonCitizens should watch for traffic signs around these areas. profit organizations will be set up handing out literature. So bring your families, friends and pets to join the fun Arts & crafts vendors and businesses include MaDukes of this year’s GaribaldiFest. For more information about Bags & More, Hope of My Heart Designs, Judy’s Floral the festival call Belmont Parks & Recreation Department at Designs and many others. 704-825-8191. At 11:00am the children’s area will open with inflatables provided by Country Time Party Rentals such as backyard slide, C-8, clownface w/slide, basketball shoot and toddler bounce house. Games such as balloon blaster, kitty striker and others with prizes will be provided by Kids Play. All Day Wristbands for the children’s area will be sold for $5.00 each. Children’s activities will close at 6:00pm. There is no admission fee to the festival. Carolina Dance Explosion, Dance Specialties will perform their competition dance routines and music will be provided by DJ Buddy Love. During the festival Main St. will be closed from Myrtle Street to Airline Street. Traffic will be detoured using McLeod Street, Hawthorne Avenue, and Airline Street.
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GOAT ISLAND “Without the resolve of the commissioners, this project would have died on the vine,” he said. The 30-acre Goat Island Park project started several years ago and Phase I opened in June 2012. A 181-foot pedestrian bridge from the Lakewood neighborhood connected the island to the mainland. Numerous amenities such as a picnic shelter, walking trail and observation deck on the river marked that phase of development. Phase II added a similar bridge to the downtown river area as well
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as more playground equipment, a fitness station, concrete cornhole court and picnic tables, dog park, and more observation decking. Cost of Phase I was $1.4 million and Phase II was around $1.6 million. Grant funds from the NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, David Belk Cannon Foundation, Community Foundation of Gaston County, NC Recreational Trails Program, Carolina Thread Trail, Glenn Foundation, PSNC, and CaroMont helped make the project possible. Keep Gastonia Beautiful’s Miss Twiggy and Julie Heath with Louie the Litter Bug were seen with Karsen Rector at the Goat Island Phase II ribbon cutting.
Hundreds of folks, including Nolan Murzynski (blue shirt) and his mom Julie, streamed over the Goat Island Park Phase II bridge as soon as the ribbon was cut last Friday.
Greg Byrd, Jessica Byrd, and Brandon Byrd enjoyed a picnic at last Friday’s grand opening of Goat Island Park Phase II in Cramerton. The CaroMont fitness station on Goat Island Park got plenty of use following last Friday’s ribbon cutting of Photos by Alan Hodge Phase II.
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When one gets into a car and ventures onto the streets, it’s almost as bad as being in a war zone. Consider the ways that drivers pose a danger to other motorists and their passengers:(and themselves as well): running red lights long after the signal has turned red (and running stop signs as well), changing lanes at high rates of speed (squeezing between other drivers when they do so), and driving across parking spaces. I was hit by a driver who ran a red light (30 years ago in suburban Detroit, where I was living at the time), and have almost been hit by drivers in each of the other situations. More tragically, last week, a mother lost her life near Dallas when her car was hit by a driver who ran a stop sign. All of these incidents involve carelessness and irresponsibility ultimately pointing to impatience among drivers. The drivers who drive in this fashion need to ask themselves what is so urgent that they believe they have to be a danger to other drivers and passengers’ (and even themselves) that they would drive so carelessly and irresponsibly. It’s a question that we deserve an answer from these drivers. Stephen V. Gilmore Charlotte, NC
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This in response to story in BannerNews April 16 edition about sister of Sgt. Bunyan Price receiving platoon flag and photo from two of his former Army comrades Jack Markham and Harry Kocopi. Alan: That is a fine article. I think you noted the salient points and respected the ceremony. Jack and I were pleased to have been a small part of the day. I did receive a call from Brenda Harris several days after the service. We spoke for a few minutes and she was quite gracious during our call, telling me what she knew of Junior’s final moments. This Saturday, April 25, another 2/34 soldier, Rodney Griffin will be laid to rest in Centralia, MO. Griffin was on the same helicopter that went down with Price and from what Brenda told me and from what I read, both died in an ensuing fire fight. (Griffin’s remains were also recently identified and just returned home). Apparently they were buried in a common grave and it is highly likely that the remains of each are mingled with the other. We will have representatives at that burial in Missouri. We are saddened at the outcome, but thankful that each family has some semblance of closure. In addition, two other Dreadnaughts were in that helicopter so we can now account for our mates. Harry Kocopi
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Traveling light on TV Just when you think you’ve seen everything, a new TV series comes along that shows it all. Well. Almost all. The show I am referencing is on the Discovery Channel and called “Naked and Afraid”. Don’t say you don’t watch Alan Hodge it. I know you do. I Banner-News Editor have even heard there will be a version filmed in the Ozark Mountains featuring hillbillies sans overalls called “Nekkid and Afeared” but that’s another story. Back to the beginning. “N and A” as I will call it in the interest of retyping the title over and over is based upon the premise that a gentleman and a lady suddenly find themselves stranded on a remote island or in the jungle or some other primitive location. Uh oh it seems they forgotten to bring any clothes. Or anything else for that matter. But amazingly, they find a haversack with a couple of items in it. Usually a knife of some sort or some string or a book of matches but, alas, no drawers. How odd that Fate has blessed them so on the one hand and deprived them on the other. Anyway, with the sack strategically slung upon one of the participants, generally the gal, the pair heads off on a 21-day trek to what is termed the “extraction” point where they will be picked up by a bush pilot or driver in a jeep. Wait. I hope the pilot and/ or driver gets paid well because can you imagine being cooped up in a cockpit or vehicle with two people who have not washed their face much less anything else for three weeks? Maybe the pilot has an oxygen mask. I’m sure the driver hangs his head out the window. But back to the trek. The strandees must find water. They must find food. They must make shelter. They must keep the skeeters
off of themselves. They must keep predators away. I read once that cavemen had a built in defense against a lot of predators- they stunk so bad that animals avoided getting into whiffing distance of them. I guess our N and A folks got that covered...even if just about everything else is not. The think the whole concept of N and A is contrived. Think about it. In ancient times folks lived in a village or cave and had prior technology to go by. Same thing for so-called “primitive” folks today like you find in the Amazon jungle. None of those people would be so stupid as to simply go jaybird and walk off into the jungle for three weeks. So what’s the point of N and A? IMHO here’s the drawing card of N and A. No buts about it. It’s rather asinine in a way. It’s titilation. It’s plumb ridiculous. Thanks to technology, certain parts of the N and A participant’s physiques are “blurred out”. It’s ingenious the way the blurring can follow their every movement, pose, and position to perfection. Now you don’t see it, now you don’t. However, in what is most certainly a statement about the attitude we have in our society concerning the human body, the hind end of the trekkers is left I don’t know how else to explain N and A. There’s a similar show called Dual Survival with two guys and it also revolves around getting lost in the woods but those participants managed to keep their togs on. One named Joe wears a shemagh all the time. I have a shemagh. I am going to get Sharon a shemagh. Shemaghs are cool. If you don’t know what a shemagh is, google it. My remarks are to simply point out the absurdity and low level to which “entertainment” has plunged. I wonder what’s next on the tube? It’s hard telling. Maybe a new show could reverse the nudity trend and put pants, a shirt, and a hat on a donkey and turn it loose and see how it gets along. They could call it Hee Haw but I think that title has already been taken. Where is Lawrence Welk when you need him.
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Bradshaw, Lloyd Dockery, Norman Ford, and Gene and Ruby Baker. Vernon is still on the microphone acting as emcee. Musicians joining him these days are Carrol Trull, Dale Cash, Darrell Bumgardner, Sarah Garrett, John Park, and Johnny Payne. Tunes Vernon and his pals turn out run the musical gamut and include R&B, beach, country, polkas, golden oldies, and pop. “We are the only adult day care center I know of with this type of entertain-
ment every week,” Stephens said. “It is truly unique.” Melinda Silvers, the center director, sees the benefits her clients and volunteers get from the music. “It provides them with social interaction and life enrichment,” she said. Stephens agreed. “It stimulates skills that many have lost over the years,” she said. One of those stimulants is dancing. When the band starts up, folks like 96-yearold Erwin Connor get moving.
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The East Gaston Adult Day Care Center in Catawba Heights has featured weekly band music for twenty years. The current combo includes from left: Sarah Garrett, Vernon Harris, Darrell Bumgardner, John Park, Dale Cash, Johnny Payne, and Carrol Trull. “The band plays real good,” he said. “They have a great sense of rhythm and that’s good for dancing.” So, why do the band members give of themselves, and their talents, free of charge, to play a weekly concert at the center? “I’ve been with the band for 15 years and just love doing it,” said Garrett. “I enjoy these people. The music gives them something for their day and hopefully blesses it too.” Trull put it like this. “I just love to play,” he said. Vernon, 82-years-old now, isn’t stopping the music any time soon. “When we started back 20 years ago the people liked it a lot and if somebody likes what I do I keep on doing it,” he said. “I plan to do it until the day I die- which will be 60 or so years from now.”
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Banner-News Obituaries Sister Elizabeth Robertson Belmont, NC- Sister Elizabeth Robertson, also known as Sister Mary de Paul, died on May 1, 2015 in the Marian Center at Sacred Heart Convent following a lengthy illness. Sister was born on December 4, 1927 in Baltimore, MD, the only child of Ethel and Chester Robertson. In 1947 Elizabeth decided to come south and enter the Sisters of Mercy in Belmont. After earning a bachelor’s degree from Belmont Abbey College she began her ministry in elementary education. She was noted for her compassion with children and many Catholic school children throughout North Carolina, Florida, New York, New Mexico and Saipan were the recipients of her teaching talents. She had a lifelong dream of working for Native Americans which came to fruition in 1991 when she had the opportunity to live with the minister to the Zuni people in New Mexico. She worked with them for four years and often talked about the wonderful experience she had while living on their reservation. Sister Eliza-
beth was an accomplished dancer and the slightest note of music would have her feet moving in rhythm. In her later years she was unable to speak or walk, but when music was playing you could see her feet and hands beating in time with the sounds. Her pleasant smile was a hallmark of her presence with you and despite her inability to talk, her smile said it all. Sister’s parents preceded her in death and she is survived by the Sisters of Mercy. There was a Wake and Visitation on Sunday, May 3, at 7 pm at Sacred Heart Convent. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 am on Monday, May 4, at Sacred Heart Convent, Belmont. Burial followed in Belmont Abbey Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Sisters of Mercy, 101 Mercy Drive, Belmont, NC 28012. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont were entrusted with the arrangements.
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James Perry Webb Charlotte- James Perry Webb, 55 passed away peacefully at his home on Sat. April 25, 2015. Mr. Webb was born in Charlotte N.C. Nov. 21 1959. He was the son of Paul Ray W e b b and Ruth Lowery. Perry was the President of Webtax, which now operates 13 locations. He was a chapter member of the NC Society of Tax Professionals and served a term as Secretary as well as President. Perry was also a member of the National Society of Tax Professionals as well as an enrolled agent. Perry was predeceased by his parents. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 26 years, Kelly Vontaine Webb; Sons, Brandon Cody Webb, Paul Edward Webb & his fiancée Jennifer Woodworth; His Grandson Brayden Matthew Albert and Granddaughter Katie Ruth Webb; Sister Pamela Webb Robinson; Nieces Lori
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Benefit car wash for local family The Crenshaw family in Belmont recently lost their home in a fire. On Saturday, May 9 at FUMC Belmont parking lot from 9am to 1pm there will be a benefit car wash to help them sponsored by FUMC Youth Group. To volunteer or donate supplies, contact Sara Clark (sara@ fumcbelmont.org / 704-806-3145) Let Clark know if you will be available to help with the car wash that day, or if you are able to donate any supplies such as: soap, buckets, sponges, rags, drying clothes, extra hoses. The plan is to have two washing stations. The first will be under the car port and the second will be in smaller side parking lot located in front of the old fellowship hall as you pull into the church. These locations are the best options in relation to the water access.
Truth Festival planned Global Cross Ministries is partnering with Southern Evangelical Seminary and Ratio Christi to host the “Truth Festival” at Stowe Park, Belmont, NC on Saturday, May 30th from 11 am - 8:30 pm. This is a free grass – roots movement open to the public. Christians from diverse denominations and backgrounds will come together to celebrate Truth, Love, and Life in Christ Jesus. The festival will include children’s activities, clown ministries, blow-up castles, live music, food vendors, free book giveaways, guest speakers, and topical tents. The topical tents will be for gently and respectfully addressing common questions and objections directed towards the Christian faith. The guest speakers are coming from mission’s organizations that are currently serving all over the world. They will talk about how God is actively advancing His Kingdom and some will even share about the reality of today’s Christian persecution. Organizations sending speakers include: JAARS; SIM (Serving in Missions); VOM (The Voice of the Martyrs); Wycliffe; ELAM; T.E.A.M. (Missions arm of Southern Evangelical Seminary); Global CrossRatio Christi. The speaker’s platform will not be used to discuss minor theological differences nor politics. For more information: www.truthfestival.org or www.globalcross.co.
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Church Service Directory BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216 Brotherhood/Sisterhood Wncc. 120 Park Street 704-825-1333 Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Avenue 704-827-8474 Crossroads Wesleyan Church 101 Beaty Rd., Belmont 704-827-8381 Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061 East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780 East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845 East Belmont Free Will Baptist 909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346 East Belmont Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-825-8822 Ebenezer United Methodist Church 120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366 First Baptist Church 23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758 First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811 First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357 First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668
First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106 The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709 Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283 Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276 Full Gospel Church 106 School St 704-827-9621 Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd. Belmont, NC
Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046 Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist 212 South Street 704-825-7269 New Hope Presbyterian Church 4357 S. New Hope Rd., Gastonia 704-824-1697 New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195 New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457 North Belmont Church of God 2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092
Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600
St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175
South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave.
Stowe Memorial Baptist Church 26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987
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O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576
South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045
Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730
Grace Korean Chr. Assembly-God 124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-829-1091
Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480
South Point United Methodist 510 Southpoint Church Rd. 704-825-4019
Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604
Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
Power of the Spirit Church 118 School Street 704-827-7071
Springwood Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801
Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185
Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280
Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711 Holy Comforter Lutheran Church 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
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Letter to the Editor: In Mount Holly, Community Is A Way of Life Last Saturday was an unexpected day of perspective and appreciation for all of the wonderful things in our community that could easily be missed by the casual observer. In the end, I walked away from my day proud of Mount Holly, its citizens, and what it is that makes us different. So what was it, what was so profound?
As I started my day, Shannon had coordinated the planting of the flowers downtown and she was going to get started with other volunteers cleaning out planters while I picked up a few remaining items and Bo Berry biscuits to show our appreciation. The group consisting us, a neighbor, my mother in-law, Councilman David Moore, and his daughter all worked hard to prepare the city for SpringFest. Meanwhile, next door several volunteers poured into the Historical Society to work on their latest project. Another door up at the Presbyterian Church, a benefit BBQ was being held for the family of Lance Kirkland who passed away only days before from brain cancer. Multiple times while we were working officers and firefighters we know waved or stopped by to say hey. Then amidst all of the bustle a group of bikers pulled through town, but these weren’t your run of the mill bikers... Something was different, and we realized “Guardians Of the Children” were coming to serve as escorts for Lance’s funeral only an hour away. Around that time, Mayor Hough and his son Jack, pulled
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up and realized we could use some help. They jumped in and started working on the educational gardens as the rest of us finished up with the planters around town. As I was topping off the planters with fertilizer and compost I had the chance to meet one of our business owner and talk to many of our shop owners I already know. Just after that I looked up to see former Mayor Black and his wife with others working in the community garden. For perspective, I never really left a four block area during this entire time. After finishing up downtown, my wife Shannon and I, went to Southern Roots to see our friends there and pick up a planter I special ordered. We also wanted to plan out how we intended to plant our Gateway sign the following week. While we were there the most powerful single image of the day struck me as I watched the funeral procession for six year old Lance Kirkland. It started with a few police cars, then the family, hearse, then to my estimate, nearly two miles of motorcycles escorting the family. In my mind I saw something beautiful, something stark in contrast to the media narrative; a group of mostly Caucasian bikers escorting this wonderful little boy who happened to be African American to his final resting place. As I watched with a heavy heart I looked over to see my wife openly weep and ultimately sob when I answered the question “Why were there more officers than usual in the escort?” My answer was simple: “As a City we honored him as a hero and gave him a key to the city and as such we wanted to give him a heroes last honors if his family agreed.” My point in this reflection is this; we should be thankful to live in such a community. This captures one Saturday but illustrates how we work together to improve our City, honor our past, honor those who have touched us, support each other, local businesses, and live the definition of community. Councilman J. Jason Gowen
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Widowed Group Greater Gaston programs set Thursday, May 14th. 5:30pm at the Gaston County Resource Center, 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Highway, Dallas, NC. Bring a prepared dish to share with others. Meet, greet, and eat until 7:00pm. Marcia Thompson will present a program, “Dating after a loss, How to choose and how to be chosen” Meeting concludes at 8:30pm. Saturday, May 16. Also at Gaston County Resource Center: dinner-dance will be held featuring the music of “CRIMSON ROSE”. Dinner from 6:15 until 7:00. Dance from 7:00 till 10:00. Admission is $10.00 which includes dinner. The general public is invited. For more information, call: 704-865-5663 or 704-517-5273.
A Key to Happiness By Glenn Mollette Americans hoard too much stuff. Everywhere I go in small or large towns I see storage facilities being built. Americans have “stuff” and we need more storage space. We spend most of our lives wanting stuff and then we have to worry about keeping or maintaining what we have accumulated. My wife and I cleaned out a bedroom closet recently. I looked through my clothes and saw too much I had not worn in the last year. I bagged it and carried it off to the local charity pickup truck. I realize they will sell it but they will sell it for cheap and somebody else will hopefully use it. I suspect together we hauled off seven or eight bags of clothes. I really don’t buy that much but I had a lot of clothes that I had accumulated and I thought just maybe someday I might put some of them to use. Some stuff was just old and outdated and as I hate to confess, some of it wouldn’t fit anymore. One of the good things is that I can now better see what I really have to wear and I have worn about all of it in the last year. Well, wait; I have a pair of cowboy boots. I haven’t worn them in a long time but I held onto to them because, well, I might wear them someday. I know I have too much stuff. Honestly, the goal of my life has never been to have more. I’ve wanted a roof over my head and a warm place to sleep and some good food and a comfortable car. I know thousands in America are homeless and I am fortunate. The point I am trying to make is that it just feels so good to get rid of junk. I feel happier just being able to walk into my closet. And, maybe my junk will be somebody else’s lucky buy or find. We are on a journey through this world and we try to carry too much. It’s really amazing how little we really need. The sooner we realize how little we really need the sooner we can enjoy what we have. A happier life is free from a lot of junk.
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Scenes from the Mt. Holly Springfest A 5 k run was also part of the Mount Holly Springfest action.
The Christian rock band Selfless Sunday played at Springfest.
Austin Parrish of Mount Holly got his face painted by Kim Mauney of A Perfect Birthday at Springfest.
(Above) These lovely canines, from left; Maggie, Grayson, Barkley also enjoyed Mt Holly Springfest. (Left) Chris Coulombe of Pockets Pets shows a Sugar Bear to the crowd at Springfest. Photos by Bill Ward
Teach a child to garden... By Amy Wadsworth Public Information Coordinator Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties publicinfo@pfclg.com
Children love to garden. They are curious and they love playing in the dirt! Children learn an important life skill while also learning environmental awareness. To start make sure to give your child their own garden bed. Keep it small but in the best area for soil and light. Make sure to give them good tools, not plastic ones that will break. Make sure your child understands what is happening with the garden from seed to table. You may need to “cheat” a little such as taking off slugs off the lettuce or giving it an extra watering in the evenings. Do this “behind the scenes.” If things are moving slow build a scarecrow. This activity is a contribution to the gardening effort and is fun to look at in the garden.
Here are some possible things to grow. SunflowerThese flowers take up a lot of room so only plant one or two. They will spout in about a week; Lettuce-This is a good way to interest kids in salads. Growing season is 40-50 days; PumpkinsThese are great for children to see if you have the room. Plant seeds on a small hill, poke three holes in the hill and put one seed in each Amy Wadsworth hole; Radishes-Plant in cool weather for a mild radish or hot weather for a hotter radish. These have quick results; Cherry tomatoes-These and
strawberries are probably the most fun for children. Plant these in full sun. Save the Date: Come see us at our booth at the Apple Festival, Saturday, September 19, 2015 Partnership for Children Family Spooktacular, October 31, 2015 Noon to 4 p.m. Want to learn more about the Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties? The Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties is your local Smart Start agency. You can reach us at 704-922-0900 or visit us online at www.pfclg.com. Our vision is a community where young children will reach their health and educational potential. Connect with us: www.pfclg.com. http://www.facebook. com/pfclg. Flickr, www.flickr.com/pfcl. Twitter: Ready4School.
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Rivermen Brewery is Belmont’s first commercial brewery By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@ gmail.com
Given the ever increasing number of small beer breweries popping up not only in places like NoDa and Southend in Charlotte but across the state and nation, it was just a matter of time before someone decided to set up such an operation in BelThe United in Action of Stanley Churches Inc. Tent Revival will be held May 12-17, 2015 begin- mont. ning at 6:45 PM each night on the CommonGround Campus, 5481 Hickory Grove Road, Stanley. Enter RiverPhoto by Bill Ward men Brewing Company, Bel- Rivermen Brewery founder Pat Brennan says the operation is up and runmont’s first com- ning and distributing product. The business is Belmont’s first commercial mercial brewery. microbrewery. Located in the Photo by Alan Hodge former Spectrum Dyed Yarns mill After a slight delay, Brennan has got all in East Belmont, Rivermen Brewing is hop- of his local, state, and federal permits and ing to make a splash on the local nanobrewery can now begin sales. His product will be at scene. Sammy’s and Stringbean in early May. By the Rivermen Brewing is the dream of highly middle of May he will be selling beer at the experienced home brewer Pat Brennan. brewery site in bottles, pints, and by filling “My dad started homebrewing in the early large containers called growlers. There will 1990s and I learned from him,” Brennan said. be a tap room. “He was my gateway into homebrewing.” “We should have five or six different beers After many years of making beer at home, available each month,” Brennan said. the leap to brewing it for sale seemed a natuCurrent flavors include Precipitation Scotral one. tish Ale, Brennan’s Irish Ale, Triple Drop “My friends would come over every time IPA, Take Out APA, and Foundation Black I made some and drink it up,” Brennan said. IPA. The setup that Brennan built in Belmont is He’s also making root beer that’s available what he calls a “mini version of a large scale at Provisions and Belmont General Store. He brewery”. plans to start making ginger beer and butterBrennan had some help getting his brewscotch root beer this summer. ery off the ground. “Root beer sales have been good,” he said. “Jim Dandro, Dave George, and Brian Brennan eventually wants to expand from Aubin lent their experience, knowledge, and hard work to get Rivermen Brewing started,” his current space in the mill into a larger one. Brennan could have gone to Charlotte and said Brennan. “Jim is still on board.” brewed there, but wanted to become involved The equipment that Brennan makes his beer in is a mix of large stainless steel con- in Belmont’s social, culinary, and business tainers, copper piping, and digital controls for scene. “There are a lot of good restaurants and temperature. There’s also refrigeration units activities in Belmont,” Brennan said. “I really and a big carbonation tank where the fizz is wanted to be here. I want to thank Belmont added to the brew. It took several months of work to get officials like assistant city manager Adrian the equipment wired, plumbed, and making Miller for helping me. They’ve all been fanbeer. Brennan’s background in electrical and tastic to work with and validated my decision mechanical engineering and design came in to come to Belmont.” Rivermen Brewing has a website at www. handy. “I’m handcrafting beer using traditional rivermenbrewingcompany.com as well as a methods leveraging new technology for over- facebook site. It’s located in Suite 250, 1500 all control,” he said. River Dr.
Stanley man arrested on drug charges Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigators made two arrests in eastern Lincoln County on April 29 doing drug interdiction on new four-lane Highway 16. One of the individuals was wanted in connection with Operation 50-50 drug round-up on April 8, 2015. Officers arrested Thomas Clayton Murray, 33, of 114 Tillman’s Road, Stanley, NC without incident. Murray is facing a number of felony drug charges including eight counts of Sell and Deliver a Controlled Substance Schedule VI, 2 counts of Trafficking Heroin, and 2 counts of Maintaining a Dwelling or Vehicle for a Controlled Substance. Murray was placed in the Lincoln County Detention Center under a $120,000 secured bond.
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DSBG to honor Mothers Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will celebrate all mothers on May 9 and 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. During this Mother’s Day weekend event, all mothers will receive free admission and the first 250 mothers admitted each day will receive a free potted plant, courtesy of Rountree Plantation Garden Center. This is an opportunity for families to enjoy a special day at the Garden together. The weekend features complimentary 30-minute yoga sessions in the White Garden on the hour between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., live music by Dan Stanislawek at the Hillside Theater, carriage rides (additional cost), family lawn games, crafts and more (weather permitting). Complimentary copies of Our State Magazine will be available for guests. The Wine Nook at The Garden Store will offer mimosas with a selection of fresh fruit flavors and sparkling wines. On Saturday, May 9 from 1 to 3 p.m., The Garden Store will offer a five-station Wine Walk throughout the Garden. Celebrate
Mother’s Day a little early during our Mother’s Day Weekend Wine Walk. The walk will be $25 per person or $40 per couple (Gardens members receive a 15% discount), and will include a commemorative Garden wine glass. Guests can register online at www.dsbg.org or at the Hops and Grapes Gallery Bar on Saturday. Roots Farm Food Truck and Ladybug Farms Bakery will also be onsite with food available for purchase along with Junior Scoop and their famous Italian Ice. Picnic baskets from Best Impression Caterers can be ordered in advance by calling 704-333-9779. Garden admission applies. Mothers and Garden members will be admitted free, $12.95 adults, $11.95 seniors 60+, and $6.95 children 2-12. The Garden is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information call (704) 825-4490 or visit www.DSBG.org. Mother’s Day is presented by Firestone and also sponsored by media partner, Our State Magazine.
Tiny Tots face paint... This group of kids from Tiny Tots Development Center visited the Mt. Holly Parks and Recreation Tuck Center last week where they enjoyed a magic show by Jim Grindstaff and face painting by Kim Mauney. That’s program director Cheri Love at the far end of the table. Photo by Alan Hodge
NCDOT chooses operator for P&N railroad tracks After a competitive solicitation for proposals to operate the state-owned Piedmont & Northern railroad line between Gastonia and Mt. Holly, the N.C. Department of Transportation has selected Piedmont Railway, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Iowa Pacific Holdings, LLC, as the best candidate to operate the rail line. NCDOT and Iowa Pacific Holdings/Piedmont Railway have now agreed in principle to a lease agreement for rail service on NCDOT’s Piedmont & Northern (P&N) rail corridor in Gaston County. Execution of the agreement is dependent on NCDOT board approval at its May 7 meeting. Under the terms of the agreement, Iowa Pacific’s Piedmont Railway subsidiary will op-
erate, maintain and market freight service on the line. In addition, the railroad will have the opportunity to provide passenger rail services including excursion, tourist, dinner trains and holiday season trains. Located about 20 miles west of Charlotte, the P&N 13-mile corridor extends from Mount Holly to Gastonia with a short branch line towards Belmont. The rail line has strategic interchanges with Class I railroads Norfolk Southern at Gastonia and CSX Transportation at Mount Holly. “The Rail Division has worked very closely with Gaston County to select the best operator for this line”, said NCDOT Rail Director Paul Worley. “We look forward to this opportunity to improve freight
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service along the railroad to support new and existing economic development and job creation opportunities.” The P&N rail corridor was built in 1911, and its owner CSX proposed it for abandonment in the late 1980’s along with a number of other corridors in North Carolina. NCDOT purchased the P&N rightof-way and track materials, along with several other rail corridors, to preserve for future transportation purposes. The rail line has been operational and under lease to Patriot Rail since November 2010. NCDOT and Iowa Pacific will work closely with the Gaston County Board of Commissioners and the Gaston County Economic Development Commission to build
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on the customer base. There are presently two customers on the rail line. “This is an exciting time in Gaston County and I am happy to welcome Iowa Pacific Holdings/Piedmont Railway, LLC as the operator for the P&N Rail Line. Vice Chairman Joe Carpenter and I have enjoyed working with the NCDOT Rail Division on this venture and I believe this partnership could have a positive impact on economic development and travel and tourism opportunities in Gaston County” said Tracy Philbeck, Chairman of the Gaston County Board of Commissioners.
. g n i r u t r u N These Local Businesses Would Like to Wish Moms Everywhere a Very Special Mother’s Day!
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MEANS S SO O MUCH Nothing compares to the way only Mom can make her loved ones feel. On Mother’s Day and every day, we salute the women whose love and tireless devotion to their children make the world a more beautiful place.
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DSBG offering classes in May Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden’s educational programs for a variety of ages continue throughout the month of May, featuring Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Mondays in the children’s garden, Lost Hollow. Other classes include yoga, photography, horticulture walks, birding and Sip & Paint. Upcoming classes in May include: Saturday Morning Yoga in the Garden, instructed by Rasheedah Hasan of Raha and Friends Yoga, Certified Yoga Instructor – May 9, 16, 23, and 30; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Reduce stress, strengthen, relax, and enjoy the balance yoga can bring to your life in our beautiful Garden setting. Learn how to connect breathing to yoga postures and proper alignment for your body. This class is suited for both beginners and intermediate students. Please bring your own yoga mat. This class is $40 for five classes or $12 per class and Garden members receive a 15% discount. Register online at www.dsbg.org. Horticultural Highlight Walk, led by Garden staff – May 16; 1 p.m. Join DSBG professional horticulture staff as they take you on a custom tour of the Garden. Guides will highlight what’s in bloom, seasonally relevant gardening tips and behind-the-scenes details. Each walk is a unique experience. These walks are free with Garden admission. Mommy (or Daddy) and Me Mondays, May 11, 18 and 25; 10 – 11 a.m. Bring your child (up to age 5) to explore nature in a safe, nurturing environment. Activities may include stories, songs, planting seeds, crafts and playtime in Lost Hollow. This program is $10 per family and Garden members receive a 15% discount. Register online at www.dsbg.org. Yoga Under the Stars, instructed by Certified Instructors from Raha and Friends – May 14, 21, and 28; 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Reduce stress, strengthen, relax, and enjoy the balance yoga can bring to your life in our beautiful Garden setting. Unwind with yoga followed by a glass of wine (or the tonic of your choice) from the Garden Store. Please bring your own yoga mat. This class is $30 and includes one drink ticket. Garden members receive a 15% discount. Register online at www. dsbg.org. Birding Walk, led by Garden birding volunteers – May 12; 9 – 10 a.m. Stroll through the Garden’s Meadowood Walk and Persimmon Trail to scout for seasonal birds, observe nesting patterns and establish a basis for bird counts. Bring binoculars if you have a pair. Some previous walks have documented as many as 24 different species of bird! These walks are free with Garden admission. Digital SLR II: Metering, instructed by Dave Kelly, owner DEK Photography – May 17, 1:30 – 4 p.m. Take lighting a sept further as you learn how to get the correct quality of light to reach the camera’s sensor. Both incident and reflective light metering will be presented and you will see first-hand how to meter a subject to bring out the brightness and vibrant color of the image. This class requires a digital SLR camera and is $46 (Garden members receive a 15% off discount). Register online at www.dsbg.org. Garden Nights Sip and Paint, May 21; 6 – 8 p.m. Register or drop in to try your hand at painting while relaxing with a glass of wine. You can even make it a night with the girls. Includes wine, light snacks, and a painting lesson plus plenty of natural beauty to inspire your creativity. Must be over 21. Garden Nights childcare available at $10/child for up to 2 hours. Tickets are $30 and include one drink ticket each and Garden members receive a 15% discount. Register online at www.dsbg.org. Yoga for Parents and Children, instructed by Rasheedah Hasan of Raha and Friends Yoga, Certified Yoga Instructor – May 23 and 30, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mommy or daddy will learn yoga with a little one up to age 2. Please bring your own yoga mat(s). This class is $20 for one adult with one child and Garden members receive a 15% discount. Register online at www.dsbg.org. Digital SLR III – Composition, instructed by Dave Kelly, DEK Photography – May 31, 1:30 – 4 p.m. Use the various elements of composition to direct the eye of the viewer to elements of the image you want them to see. Learn composition skills needed to create balance and harmony for a beautiful result. This class requires a digital SLR camera and is $46 (Garden members receive a 15% off discount). Register online at www.dsbg.org. For more information or to register for a class, please visit www.DSBG.org or call 704-829-1252.
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Duckworth brothers at Bennett Place event Last of a three part series relating Stanley’s Brian and Joey Duckworth’s experiences taking part in reenactments of the final days of the Civil War. By Brian and Joey Duckworth We imagined what it was like to be a soldier at the largest surrender of Confederate troops at Bennett Place near Durham on April 25th 1865. Our unit, the 28th NC also does an impression of a Union regiment and that’s how we were dressed during part of the reenactment held there April 25-26, 2015. We are the 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry encamped at Bennett Place with only boredom and cold weather to have to fight against. The orders of the day are to perform dress parade and participate in drill but the rain soon sets in and the morning activities are delayed. This gives us plenty of time to catch up on reading “The Last Days of Pompeii” (Bulwer-Lytton, 1834) as well as pass time assisting the quartermaster. We are still reeling from the death of President Lincoln. Although the hot heads who replace him will want to continue fighting the war and punish the South, we know we have achieved peace and look forward to the orders to march home. Rumor has it that surrender terms have been accepted by General Joe Johnston. On April 26th 1865 the demoralized 51st North Carolina had stacked arms and received parole and food. The emotions of the men were very high as the flag is passed through the lines and each man reaches out to touch their colors for the last time. During the reenactment we tell a Confederate soldier “Welcome back to the Union.” We just want to go home. We have pay and mail call and one reenactor reads aloud a touching letter he asked his wife to write to him based on if they were actually living in the times. April 25-26 2015. The 150th Anniversary of the Civil War
is over. We’ve traveled hundreds of miles, froze in the winter nights, fried in wool uniforms in the summer heat, and spent plenty of time and money on “looking the part.” None of this will ever compare to what the real veterans went through, and none of this will ever compare to discovering our direct ancestor who died in the war, and honoring his memory with a VA marker in a field of 600 unknown buried soldiers. Peace is found in remembering those who fought. Surrendering with General Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia and doing so with General Johnston and the Army of Tennessee have been two of the most emotional events we have ever done in this hobby. An overall silence permeated through the crowd at both events when the ceremonies took place. We stacked our arms, and furled our flags one more time, this time, was the last time. We sat by the fire Saturday night at Bennett Place knowing that this was the last fire we would be beside at the 150th Anniversaries so we took it in, recounting all the events and places we’ve been over the last four years. Sunday April 26, we shed tears again as that same feeling hit us during the ceremony that had hit at Appomattox. We were representing Pvt. Daniel Hargett and Pvt. Stricklin Hargett, our direct Confederate ancestors who were in the Heavy Monroe Artillery out of Union County, NC. “As we stood in line at the Unity Monument in front of Bennett Place during the closing ceremony, my Colonel came up and asked if I could place the Confederate Third National Flag at the monument as the event staff had forgotten to do so,” said Brian. “I told him I would be honored to and immediately made my way to the monument. I planted the flag holder into the ground and placed the flag at the monument. To complete my duty, I stopped, came to attention and saluted the flag.”
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Joey and Brian Duckworth of Stanley are seen at Bennett Place State Historic Site near Durham during the recent reenactment of Confederate troops surrender. The event marked the end of a four year journey for the guys taking part in events marking the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Photo by John Guss
Hood Memorial Port a Pit fundraiser is May 15th Hood Memorial AME Zion Church, 215 Sacco St., Belmont, will have a Port a Pit chicken fundraiser May 15 from 11am-7pm in the Fellowship Hall. Plates are $9 each and have ½ chicken, baked beans, slaw, tea or lemonade. Delivery available on orders of 5 plates or more. To purchase plate contact a church member, or call 704-461-8336.
This recently discovered photo shows downtown Belmont as it appeared from the air in 1948. The picture was marked Sutton Photography on the back. Can you identify buildings that are still standing, and ones that are gone? The wooden area in the lower left hand corner is now Stowe Park. Photo submitted by S. Cromlish
Gateway Trail photo contest announced for Saturday, May 23rd The Kings Mountain Gateway Trail and Southern Arts Society will present “TRAIL”, its first photography competition and exhibit themed on the wonderful Gateway Trail in Kings Mountain. Bring your favorite photos of your family outing or a nature scene from one of your visits to the trail. This is a judged show with cash prizes. The judge is Tracy Stilwell from Victorian Rose in Shelby. A public reception will be held Saturday May 23 from 7-9 p.m. and awards will be presented at 8 pm. Photos may be delivered to Southern Arts Society on or before Friday May 15 and Saturday May 16, 10 am - 4 pm. Both
color or black and white photography will be accepted. Photo’s must be printed on 8” x 10” or 8” x 12” photo paper and be matted or mounted for display on mat board with a border. Photos must have been taken on the trail in the past two years. Entry forms can be found at Southern Arts Society and the Gateway Trail. “TRAIL” will be on display in the galleries of Southern Arts Society from May 19 through June 19, 2015. Southern Arts Society (at the Depot), 301 N. Piedmont Avenue in Kings Mountain, NC. Gallery hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. For more information call 704-7395585 or email southernartssociety@gmail. com.
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Gaston County Police Officers graduate from Leadership Program On Wednesday, April 29, 2015, Sgt. J.R. Phelps and Master Police Officer S.M. Zill graduated from the Methodist University’s, West Point Leadership Program. The program began in January 2015 and consisted of 104 hours of leadership related training. Topics that were covered included critical thinking, organizational theory, behavioral and motivation theories, individual communicating and counseling, inter-group conflict management, and decision making. The purpose of the program is to develop leaders to
become better decision makers, communicators, and stress managers within complex organizations. The program was hosted by the Gastonia Police Department, who has partnered with Methodist University in an effort to bring additional leadership training to the region. Attached is a photograph from the graduation. Sgt. Phelps is on the right, MPO Zill is left, and between them is Dr. Mark Bowman who is the director of the program.
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Jennifer Allison receives Student Athlete award Jennifer Allison of Stanley, NC was recognized at Louisburg College’s 2014 Awards Day ceremony as a recipient of the Outstanding Student Athlete Award. Related by faith to The United Methodist Church, Louisburg College is the oldest two-year residential college in the nation, and the only one in North Carolina. With a student body of 700 students, over 90 percent of Louisburg graduates continue their education at four-year schools. Learn more at www.louisburg.edu. South Point’s Peyton Arnold gives the ball a swift kick in last week’s 6-0 loss to Lake Norman Charter.
South Point baseball shuts out Lake Norman Charter, tied for first place By John Wilson john.bannernwews@gmail.com
South Point’s Ally Adams and Lake Norman Charter’s Danielle Maurice fight for position in last week’s game. South Point lost 6-0. Photos by Bill Ward
The last time South Point and Lake Norman went toe to toe Garrett Davila was on the mound. The left hander did what he could but South Point could generate no offense. They lost 3-2. In the rematch Davila was back on the hill for South Point in a game the Red Raiders needed if they were to have any shot at the Big South 2A/3A title. This time the tide turned. In a game that resulted in a two way tie atop the Big South 2A/3A South Point shut out the Lake Norman Knights 4-0. Davila was on fire against Lake Norman. In seven innings of play the senior struck out 11 Lake Norman batters. He also only gave up one hit during his time on the mound. That hit game late in 7th inning when it looked like the Knights were going to be able to do any damage to the Red Raiders. The Red Raiders struck first when in the bottom of the 1st they turned a pair of singles into two runs. But the South Point batters were far from done for the day. In South Point’s last face off against the Knights the Red Raider bats were silent. But not this time. Seven South Point sluggers made their time at the plate
count. In all the Red Raiders produced 10 hits. A solid offensive effort. Garrett Davila, Logan Edgerton, and Davis Ray each nailed two hits a piece for South Point. Other Red Raider batters to get hits were Tim Davila, Mason Secrest, Tanner Muse, and Grant Tilley. RBI’s were registered by Edgerton and Tim Davila. The final Red Raider scoring occurred in the 6th inning when South Point chalked up two more runs in the bottom. Tim Davila got things going in the 6th with a double that sent Mason Secrest home for the run. Following the game, South Point is now 15-4 on the year. They are 11-2 in conference play.
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East Gaston overpowers Stuart Cramer 15-0 By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
The East Gaston Warriors have played tough all year. The Warriors are sporting a 10-9 record and are 7-6 in conference play. They flirted with first place for awhile earlier in the year. Right now East Gaston is sitting within striking range of second place in the Big South 2A/3A. Early last week the Warriors lost a tough one to North Gaston. That loss hurt. It solidified North Gaston’s spot at second place. A slot they share with Forestview. To make up ground East Gaston had to beat Stuart Cramer. So when East Gaston squared off against Cramer at the end of the week the Warriors were going to take no chances. They were going to make sure they stayed in the hunt in what has proved to be some tough Big South conference play. In a game dominated by great pitching and powerful hitting East Gaston shut the Storm out 15-0 in 5 innings. The Warriors were wielding some heavy bats against Cramer. East Gaston cranked out an impressive fourteen hits. Luke Murphy was East Gaston’s top batter. The big sophomore catcher went three for four with a pair of RBI’s. Also getting double digit hits for the Warriors were Matthew Fletcher and Hunter Mitchem. Mitchem also belted out the warriors lone homer of the game. In the pitching arena Nash Jamison flat out got things done for East Gaston. The 6’3” 170 point junior made short work of the Cramer batters. In five innings of play Jamison sent eleven Storm batters back to their dugout with strikeouts. In the entire game Stuart Cramer was only able to generate two hits the entire game. Those coming from Alec Cogdill and Austin Earnhardt. Despite the heavy hitting done by East Gaston the Storm was able to keep the Warriors off the board in the first two innings of play. Everything broke loose when the Warriors went on a 10 run tear in the top of the third inning. East Gaston then added two runs in the fourth and three more in the fifth to wrap things up. In the 1-0 North Gaston loss Tyler Price and the Warriors played a mistake free game but just couldn’t get the win. North Gaston had five hits on the night compared to East Gaston’s three. Getting hits to help the Warriors were Nash Jamison, Christian Huggins and Alex King. East Gaston wraps up regular season play against Forestview. A win will give the Warriors a shot at 2nd place in the conference. But a lot of ball is still being played. It’s also still to early to see where the Warriors could end up when the playoffs start off in the next few weeks.
In addition to last week’s game against Stuart Cramer, East Gaston played North Gaston on Tuesday but lost 1-0. Warrior pitcher Tyler Price is seen in action on the mound.
East Gaston Warrior Tyler Price prays whenever he takes to the mound for his pitching duties. Photos by Bill Ward
New basketball court in Crescent Park nearly finished After months of planning, fundraising, and construction, the new basketball court at Crescent Park on Catawba Ave. in East Belmont is nearly ready. Work last week saw City of Belmont workers tearing up the old, tiny, court and putting final touches on the new one. The new set up will feature six goals on a much larger 50’x96’ concrete slab. The new court will allow players to have games length-wise, or two games at once widthwise. The project was handled by builder Doug McSpadden. This is the new basketball court at Crescent Park. A formal ribbon cutting is planned for May 23rd at 11am. Photos by Alan Hodge
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City of Belmont crews were hard at work last week removing the old basketball court in Crescent Park.
East Gaston outfielder Matthew Fletcher is seen making a great catch in last week’s game against North Gaston. The Warriors came up short 1-0.
Belmont resident James Secunda was a driving force behind the upgrades and the foundation he and his wife Deborah footed the biggest part of the bill. “I have a late in life passion for basketball and went by Crescent Park every day,” James said. “I noticed kids playing there and the court’s less than adequate condition so I decided a nice park needed a nice court.” The cost was around $50,000. The new court should be ready for action following a
May 23rd 11am ribbon cutting. Aluminum bleachers are also featured at the new court and Duke Energy will handle the lighting. Crescent Park has a unique relationship with the City of Belmont and a long history as well. The city leases Crescent Park from Belmont Land Investment. The ball park has been used for softball for over 40 years, probably over 50 years, because the textile teams played there.
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Kirsten Ward of Stanley named All-CAA selection Just days away from the Colonial Athletic Association Tennis Championships, the CAA announced the 2015 women’s tennis postseason awards on Wednesday, April 15. Elon rookie Olivia Lucas headlined the awards for the maroon and gold, earning first-team All-CAA honors in singles following an impressive freshman campaign. Additionally, rookie Kirsten Ward Kirsten Ward was a second-team All-CAA selection in singles and doubles, while Barbora Lazarova picked up second-team laurels in doubles and was named to the nine-member CAA All-Academic Team. Ward, daughter of Bill and Donna (step mom) Ward of Stanley, and Bonnie Cline of Statesville has had a tremendous rookie campaign for the Phoenix, posting a combined 13 victories in singles and doubles play. Ward has played seven contests at the No. 1 singles position and seven at the No. 2 singles position in her first season. Heading into Friday’s match, Ward has a winning streak of five in singles play. In doubles, Ward has played every match at the No. 1 position for the Phoenix, posting an overall record of 7-8, including a 6-5 mark with Lazarova.
Gaston Superintendent of Schools completes Next Generation program Gaston County Schools Superintendent W. Jeffrey Booker was among 21 superintendents from across the state to complete the prestigious North Carolina Next Generation Development Program. The program provides innovative professional development opportunities for public school superintendents. It is sponsored by the North Carolina School SuJeff Booker perintendents Association, the International Center for Leadership in Education and Scholastic Achievement Partners. Jack Hoke, executive director of the North Carolina School Superintendents Association, stated, “Superintendent Booker is a visionary school leader who cares about public education and wants the very best for the students and employees in his district. We were extremely fortunate to have him in the Next Generation program.” Hoke added, “Through the Next Generation program, Superintendent Booker was able to network with other school superintendents, contribute to our discussion about public schools, and offer information about successful initiatives in Gaston County Schools. We appreciate the ideas and insight he shared with us about the duties of a school superintendent. His input was beneficial to all program participants.” The year-long development program included eight faceto-face sessions that gave superintendents time to reflect on and improve their effectiveness as school district leaders, focus on professional leadership goals, and advance through levels of executive leadership as defined by the North Carolina Standards for Superintendents. Superintendent Booker said, “It is an honor to be a part of the next generation of superintendents leading our public schools in North Carolina. This program helped me to realize how important my role is in advancing K-12 education in Gaston County and across the state.” Booker added, “The Next Generation program was a valuable opportunity for me to connect with other superintendents in North Carolina and collaborate on important issues in public education. It also helped me to enhance my effectiveness as a leader and allowed me to see what other school districts are doing to ensure that all students are successful.” Booker has served as Gaston County Schools Superintendent since January 1, 2014. During his tenure as Superintendent, Booker has worked to focus attention on academic achievement, technology, communication, school safety and parent/community involvement. Prior to being named Superintendent of Schools, Booker served as Gaston County Schools Deputy Superintendent for five years. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia and worked for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Carolinas Healthcare System, and LWA Associates before joining Gaston County Schools in 2009. Booker lives in Gastonia with his wife, Rhonda Collins Booker. They have three children.
The Mt. Island lacrosse team took part in the recent Big Sweep cleanup day in Belmont and picked up a considerable amount of litter during the event making them winners on and off the field. Photo by Anne Jurchak
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Gaston County Schools announces kindergarten and Pre-K registration
Page Primary’s 1st grade Students of Month for Perseverance. From left to right: S. Bumgaars, X. Black, W. Childs, M. Laye, H. Leeper, C. Rudisill, C. Sass, P. Tobin.
Page Primary has announced its Students of the Month for Kindergarten. Students of the Month for Page Primary Kindergarten. From left to right: L. Matthews, J. Bridges, B. Hallman, G. Hohman, H. Davis, T. Cunningham, R. Henderson, K. Nobles. Photos by Ashley Warren
Gaston County Schools will hold Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten Registration through Saturday, May 16 at five elementary schools across the county. This is a change from previous years when registration was held at each elementary school. Registration will be held at the following five school locations for the entire county – parents may visit any one of the five locations to register their child for kindergarten or pre-kindergarten. Please note the dates and times for each location: Brookside Elementary, 1925 Auten Road, Gastonia – Saturday, May 9, 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., and Monday, May 11, 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.; North Belmont Elementary, 210 School Street, Belmont – Wednesday, May 13, 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and Thursday, May 14, 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.; Sherwood Elementary, 1744 Dixon Road, Gastonia – Friday, May 15, 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, May 16, 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. To register for kindergarten, a child must be five years old on or before August 31, 2015. To register for pre-kindergarten, a child must be four years old on or before August 31, 2015. Parents/guardians must provide the following to register for kindergarten/prekindergarten: The child’s certified birth certificate obtained from a register of deeds office or state vital records office (the “mother’s copy” or a copy received from the
hospital is not certified); Valid ID of parent/guardian registering child; Two proofs of address (power, water, gas, cable, landline telephone, rent or mortgage bill) or Residence Affidavit; Up-to-date immunization (shot) record; and Health assessment (check-up) completed on or after August 26, 2014 by a certified health care professional. Additionally, a parent/guardian registering a child for prekindergarten must provide proof of income for the parent/guardian living in the home with the child (recent check stub is preferred). More information about Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten Registration is available on the Gaston County Schools website, www.gaston.k12.nc.us – click the Kindergarten Registration quick link. A list of Gaston County public schools that offer a pre-kindergarten program is available on the school district website under the Pre-Kindergarten Information link. Parents are reminded that registering a child for pre-kindergarten does not guarantee that the child will be placed in the program. The district has limited pre-kindergarten space at each school location. For more information about registration, call the Gaston County Schools Student Assignment Office, (704) 810-7284. For pre-kindergarten information, call the PreKindergarten Office, (704) 866-6124.
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The Early Childhood Professionals of Gaston/Lincoln Counties held the 20th annual Teacher Appreciation Banquet at the Citizens Resource Center in Dallas on April 23. The banquet recognized those who work in child care. Some of the awards handed out included the Caring Award, the Pioneer Award, the Family Child Care Home Award, the Teacher of the Year Awards, the School Ages Coordinator of the Year Award and the Joyce Brison Director of the Year Award. Congratulations to all the recipients. Photo by Amy Wadsworth
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Autos/Trucks 2009 FORD FOCUS SE 4DR., automatic, 48,000 mi. (tires replaced midway), cruise, air, MP3, Sirius radio. Metallic Sangria red, $9300. 863-640-2329. 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, 4 dr, V-8, white, excellent cond, 100K, leather, Bose Satellite, tow pkg, camper shell, brake controller, Yakima Rack Bed Rug, $15,900. 704-300-9202. TRUCKS FOR SALE: TWO 1987 TOYOTA 4X4s, One straight drive, one extra cab automatic. Asking $3000 for both One 1990 Chevy Silverado, rebuilt 700 series automatic trans., matching camper shell included. Asking $2000. One 1985 Chevy 4x4 automatic. 350 engine w/4 barrel carb. lift kit. Too many parts to list. Asking $2500. Receipts with all trucks included. 704-689-6042. 1996 LINCOLN 704-300-2883.
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Boats MINN KOTA TROLLING MOTOR, Edge foot control, 70 lbs, 24 VDC, used one season, $280. 704-538-8700. 1994 STRATOS FISHING SKI, 19 ft., $2800 OBO. 828-7482954. BOATS & PONTOONS WANTED. I BUY, CASH in hand! Send contact info & description to email: millergordonj@gmail.com
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I WILL PAINT BARNS. 704-2848170.
CIRCLE PARK & OAKHURST PARK, Yarbro Rd, Kings Mtn. Several 2 & 3 BR mobile homes for rent. Heat pump, stove, & refrig. Washer & dryer hookups. $100 to $125 wk. No pets. Deposit & references required. 704-7398828, 704-472-7933.
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Campers CAMPING, RV SPACES, TENT, Rental Units. 2015 Seasonal Sites available. Scenic Ridge Country Campground. 704-4350938, Cherryville. 2002 COACHMAN CAMPER, 26FT, 1 slide, very nice, $6500. obo. 704-862-8465. 2008 TRAVEL TRAILER, 33ft, 4 bunks, refrig, toilet, shower, tub, TV, 1 slide, great condition inside & out. $11,975. 470-477-1557, 704-472-9177. WANT TO BUY: Pop-Up Campers. Call 828-429-3935.
Employment FULL TIME & SEASONAL Farm Labor Worker. Some maintenance & carpentry experience necessary. Drivers license required. 704-473-4299. CAREGIVER NEEDED. 828-245-6375.
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IN SEARCH OF: OLD HAY, 50 bales delivered, Bostic area. 828202-6304.
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SWIMMING POOLS, PUMPS, filters, liners, chemicals, inground & above ground supplies. Serving the area for 40 years. KM POOLS, 704-739-1711.
RAMP TO HAUL WHEEL CHAIR OR SCOOTER, excellent condition, $150. Call, 704MAGTAG 27.5 CUFT FRENCH 538-7065. DOOR REFRIGERATOR. Like COW MANURE COMPOST, new. Downsizing from 6 to 2. dump truck load delivered, $135. In storage at my home. May 980-241-9010. see anytime, 803-320-2293, CONSOLE STEREO, RECORD ehb4369@yahoo.com PLAYER with records. Large EXQUISITE 24KT WHITE GOLD china cabinet. Make offer. 704.51ct diamond solitaire for sale, 487-5183. $950. Replacement value, WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER, $1500. Jeweler asking $1350. only $65. Excellent condition. 803-320-2293, ehb4369@yahoo. 704-466-2671 anytime. com 2 CEMETERY LOTS in CleveBROWN CHINA CABINET and land Memorial Park, Boiling an entertainment center. 704- Springs, NC. $1000 each. 704739-4296, 704-937-3398. 434-7761. FREE 1899 UPRIGHT Concert HENRY US SURVIVAL RIFLE. Grand Piano. Needs work or $200. Brand new. Several other would make a lovely curly maple guns and ammo. Call for info and bookcase. 704-538-8955. prices. 704-538-7575.
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WANTING TO LEASE LAND for hunting & fishing rights, around 30 to 100 acres. 828-289-9817.
MOBILE HOME FOR RENT in Waco area. No pets. 704-4358103. MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT in Kings Mtn and Crouse. 2 & 3BR, references and deposit required. No pets. 704-284-0033. 2BR HOME, IN KINGS MOUNTAIN, newly remodeled, central air, $575 month & $450 deposit. 704-458-4848. 2 & 3BR MOBILE HOMES, Shelby & Kings Mountain. Remodeled. Water, trash, lawn maintenance included. Starting at $115 week. 1905 Prentice Dr, Shelby. 704-458-4848.
Call Kathy today! 704.739.7496 1986 SUZUKI LT 50 FOUR WHEELER, $325, 704-4775715.
Pets & Livestock LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Pure Breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704-5381199 or 704-600-7847. BEAUTIFUL GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. CKC Registered. Male & female available. Bred for family companionship & protection. Both parents on site. Call 704-300-0207. CKC TOY SHIH-POO puppies (tiny). $450 males, $500 females. 3.5 yr old female long haired Chihuahua, $200. 14 young laying hens, $9ea. Also free Manx cats. Many colors. 828-391-0919.
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DOZEN MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE, Set up & delivery, $6000 or less. 828-755-5257 or view 416 Piney Mtn. Church, Ellenboro.
FSBO: 3BR, 1.5BA, brick ranch style home. Near Gardner-Webb. $109,000. Call for appt. 704-4772504, serious inquiries only.
Motorcycles 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON SUPER GLIDE, 88 cubic inches, 1450cc, excellent condition, 14,000 miles. Cycle shell. $7800. 704-730-8673 or 970390-0995. 2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON WIDE GLIDE, 30k miles, $7000 obo. Call after 4pm, Monday-Friday, anytime on weekend. 704692-8545. 1999 HONDA SHADOW ACE CUSTOM 750, runs great, new battery, crash bar, Vance & Hines exhaust, saddle bags, lots of chrome, 16,200 miles. Tires, very good, $3200. 704-8684853.
BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT HOME. Great location and shoreline, big flat lot. 4BR, 3.5BA, with huge 4500 sq ft. Excellent cond, on New Crest Lane. $525,000 or reasonable offer. 704-477-8784. 20 ACRES, 735 FT ROAD FRONTAGE, Warlick Rd., Upper Cleveland County area, great country setting, $83,900. Will divide. Elmore Realty. 704418-5292.
Services RICE PEST CONTROL- Roaches, ants, spiders, fire ants, mice and all crawling insects. Yard spray available. Call: 704-9228829 or 704-460-8701. (5/07, 14, 21 & 28)
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The Gaston Schools Quiz Bowl was held recently at Forestview High School. The Highland School of Technology Team B won the event with 1,570 points. Team members were left to right; Andrew Dixon, Matthew Noles, and Baldev Desai. Bobby Padgett was the team adviser. This marks the seventh time in the past eight years that Highland has won the Quiz Bowl county championship. Gaston Schools photo
L to R: Dr. Patricia Skinner, President of Gaston College, Dr. Sylvia P. Rios Husain, Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Leonardo Vargas, Senator, Gaston College Student Government Association, Mildred Brunt, Secretary, Gaston College Student Government Association, Senator Kathy Harrington, Renita Johnson, Student Government Association, Advisor and Coordinator of Student Activities and Special Projects for Gaston College and Jose Solano, student at Gaston College. Gaston College Photo
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Community College Day at the General Assembly Government Association leaders from Gaston College joined SGA representatives from community colleges across North Carolina, who visited the General Assembly on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, to voice their support for raising instructor pay, funding community colleges for year-round instruction and maintaining affordable tuition rates. During their visit, students had the opportunity to meet with their district’s legislators, attend a meeting of the N.C. House’s Education – Community Colleges Committee and be formally recognized by both chambers. The Gaston College students met with Senator David Curtis and Senator Kathy Harrington, Representative Dana Bumgardner, Representative Kelly Hastings, Representative John Torbett and Representative Jason Saine. N4CSGA representatives also presented a petition with more than 1,000 student signatures and Gaston College student leaders presented 250 signatures to the leadership of the General Assembly, symbolizing the broad student support for the budget priorities related to tuition rates and instructor pay.
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