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Belmont remembers Memorial Day

by Alan Hodge

The Gaston County Sheriff's Dept. Honor Guard fired a 21-gun salute at Belmont's Memorial Day ceremony last Sunday.

Photo by Alan Hodge

Belmont folks gathered last Sunday in Greenwood Cemetery to commemorate Memorial Day. The event was sponsored by American Legion Post 144. A nice sized group of citizen-patriots attended the ceremony under sunny skies.

Guest speaker was Rev. James Almond from Goshen Presbyterian Church.

A 21-gun salute and Taps were presented by the Gaston County Sheriff's Dept.

Honor Guard. The Welcome was delvered by Mayor Charles Martin, the POW ceremony by Post 144 member Larry Norwood.

Martin, a U.S. Navy veteran had this to say.

“It's important to remember our veterans,” he said. “Everyone loves them like I do.”

Almond reminded the crowd that veterans going all the way back to the American Revolution rested in old Goshen Cemetery in North Belmont.

“We should honor those who sacrificed and those who laid down their lives so America could be free,” he said.

Gaston County has plenty to remember on Memorial Day. During the Civil War the county lost hundreds of men and boys in Confederate regiments like the 28th, 37th, 16th, and 49th. In WWI the county lost over 40 soldiers, many in the 81st Div. that helped break the German Hindenburg Line.

WWII also saw hundreds of service members from Gaston County listed Killed in Action. Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf War actions saw even more added to the KIA roster.

Memorial Day was born out of a desire to remember those killed in the Civil War. Over two dozen cities and towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day. While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it’s difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day.

It was first officially proclaimed on May 5, 1868 by General John Logan, See MEMORIAL DAY page 4

Final touches being Grandfather builds the king of pedal cars put on Fighting Yank for grandson memorial

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The final piece of the Fighting Yank WWII memorial in Stowe Park is being put in place.

Last week workers were creating a sidewalk and landscaping the area behind the WWII soldier statue and pavilion. The sidewalk will lead from the hill at the front of the park where the Fighting Yank stands down to the fountain area. Flowers and other landscaping near the fountain will complete the Fighting Yank project that began three years ago.

The final touches was made possible by private donors, American Legion Post 144, and the City of Belmont.

In 2014 the Fighting Yank was moved from the Belmont Middle School campus (formerly Belmont High) where it had stood since 1946 to Stowe Park. In Sept. 2014 a huge re-dedication event took place and the Yank was unveiled for a second time. NC Gov. Pat McCrory came to Belmont and delivered the keynote address to the large crowd that gathered for the ceremony.

Art Shoemaker was one the ramrods behind the Yank's relocation and construction of the pavilion.

“Those most involved in the relocation saw the need for See FIGHTING YANK page 5

It's not every day that you see a WWII P51 Mustang fighter plane in a store window, but that's what the scene was at Wisteria in downtown Belmont for several weeks this spring.

Actually the aircraft is an incredibly detailed scale replica Mustang in the form of a pedal car about three and a half feet long with a similar wingspan.

The plane was hand built by Dave Powers for his grandson Boone Powers.

“I like it!” Boone said.

Boone is the son of Brian and Carmen Powers.

“The plane is amazing,” Carmen said. “Boone loves it.”

Dave explained how the Mustang came into being.

“Being an aviation enthusiast since childhood has caused me to be interested in different forms of taking to the air,” Powers said. “Starting with plastic airplane models, getting my Private License after college, skydiving and fly-

Dave Powers and his grandson Boone are seen with the P-51 Mustang fighter plane pedal-car that Dave built.

Photo by Alan Hodge ing with other pilot friends. However, I never pursued flying as a career for various reasons.

Marriage and family quickly curtailed my full scale flying, so even though I am See PEDAL CAR page 5

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Yours, Ours, Others

Thursday, June 1, 2017

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

- Mahatma Gandhi

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy When I was a kid, ok, when I was a teen, wait, a little older, when I was in college, one more time, when I was out of college and working, my mother looked at my work schedule and shook her head. She saw how hard I was working.

She pulled me aside and said, “Anthony (when my mother calls me Anthony and not Tony, I’d better listen), all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”

Tony Marciano I enjoy what I do and get great satisfaction from my job. But my mother was right. This Memorial Day weekend I resolve to have fun. I decided in 1991 that it was one of my favorite holidays. It was the launch to summer. At that time, we lived close to the Jersey shore. We went to the ocean quite a bit that summer.

In 1992, I again geared up for another Memorial Day weekend. I had great plans for the three days off. But on Memorial Day, I got a call from my boss at noon. She wanted me to stop what I was doing, drive to headquarters which was an hour away and train on a new project. She was miffed when I explained I was eating lunch with my family, had to shower and could not get there any sooner than 3pm. I was greatly

Letter to the Editor...

Witnessing concern and unconcern It was Saturday, May 20, 2017, I was shopping that afternoon in our local BiLo Store in Belmont. As I was leaving the store, I happened to see my cousin, and she reminded me of some of our youth, the Hood Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church “Youth of Christ Choir”, having a car wash in the side area of a local business establishment adjoining the BiLo parking lot. I decided, and knew, I definitely needed my car washed. Also, I needed to support our youth.

Let me tell you a little about this wonderful youth choir.

The choir sings every third or fourth Sunday at Hood Church for the 11 a.m. service. They, also, have participated in the City of Belmont sponsored “Juneteenth Celebration”; the Reid High School Historical Marker Dedication; and rendered music for the James S. Miller Scholarship Awarding program held on Sunday. These youth are studious, church and community minded, and very observant. Their having the car wash was a means of generating funds for an upcoming June trip to Pigeon Ford.

The tie in to witnessing the “concerned” and the, seemingly, “unconcerned” is in reference to one of the youth members going over from the car wash to our local Bojangles. Due to the around 90 degree heat, she “fell out” due to the heat on the sidewalk. Those youth accompanying her were shocked and scared as to her situation. There was a “Rescue Squad Emergency Vehicle” in full view of the youth, in the Bojangles’ parking lot, offering no assistance or service. An adult couple, unknown to the youth, came over to offer assistance.

This unknown couple questioned why the emergency staff personnel did not offer “help”. When the heat succumbed youth’s grandmother arrived by car from the car wash area (where she was assisting the youth in washing cars) the unknown couple brought up the nearby emergency crew, still present, and ask should they go over and get assistance. The grandmother felt they saw the emergency situation, but may have felt it was not in their jurisdiction to offer service. You see, the rescue crew was not of Belmont; however, they were a part of one of the towns so noted on the front page of the Banner. Going further, the grandmother, silently, prayed, and she said the Spirit of God led her to acquire some orange juice to give her granddaughter. It worked!

Our youth were reminded of the biblical story of the man that was taken by robbers, suffered abuse, and left alongside the road. Several came by, but offered no assistance to that individual. This unknown couple, at least, showed their concern.

So, we witness concern and unconcern.

Now, we do not know all that may have been a part of this scenario; however, there are questioning moments. – Rev. Charles W. Reid Belmont

annoyed because she was very disorganized. She could have called me in on Friday and trained me on the new project allowing me to enjoy the holiday with my family.

After showering, I walked to my car to drive to her office.

My sister followed me. In no uncertain terms, she told me that what was wrong with me was Jesus wasn’t on the throne of my life. If I just put him on the throne, everything would be fine.

I explained to her that no one ever listened to me. She replied with, “I don’t have time to listen. Just put Jesus on the throne.”

I drove off and we didn’t talk for several months.

When she did call me, she apologized. We had a good talk about theology. When we were in college, many of our Bible study leaders said, “Jesus is either Lord of all or He’s not Lord at all.” It sounds cute (and can I add) but generates lots of guilt. We were constantly confessing our sins.

Fast forward to more recently. I looked at the verse where the apostle Paul says, “Not that I have already obtained this

or am already perfect.” Hmmm. Paul wasn’t perfect. The man who wrote most of the New Testament wasn’t perfect.

He couldn’t say that Jesus was Lord of all. But neither would he say he’s not Lord at all. He would say, “I’m not perfect.”

I find that when I speak about grace, people accuse me of preaching “cheap grace.” It’s not cheap. It cost Jesus his very life. It’s not cheap but it is free. Like Paul, I finish that section of scripture by saying, “But one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”

This Memorial Day weekend will begin with me walking with a friend on Speed Street. Then I’ll enjoy all the activities going on outside Charlotte Motor Speedway in preparation for the Coca Cola 600. After that I’ll go home and watch the race on TV. Monday will be a day of parades. I have no plans to get called into work.

My Opinion:

My advice to graduates Well, it’s almost time for high school graduates to march down the aisle or across the field or whatever and receive the curled up piece of paper that declares they have satisfied the NC Dept. of Public Education’s requirements of book learnin’.

I was looking through past bound volumes of the Belmont Banner and Mount Holly News and ran across numerous columns by the late, great Dwight Frady where he offered his advice to grads on what to expect and do in the coming years.

Good ol’ Dwight.

Taking that as a cue, I came up with a list of “thoughts” I would like to share with the cap and gown crowd. So here they are: don’t think anyone owes you anything, don’t think you are a failure it you can’t afford to go to an expensive university, avail yourself of a community college, your parents or whoever you live with may not be perfect but odds are they do the best they can, try to get a job this summer it will be tough but give it a shot anyway and if you get one don’t drop it in favor of your social life.

Here’s some more: go somewhere out in the woods or on a mountain or at the coast and marvel at the creation you see and realize it didn’t happen by accident, listen to some good music such as Johannes Brahms or Richard Wagner, or Johann S. Bach, or Sergei Rachmaninoff, or Jimi Hendrix, Cream, or the Beatles but stay away from so-called music whose lyrics would have gotten the “singers” mouth washed out with soap back in the day, thank your teachers, don’t get pregnant, don’t get someone pregnant, don’t get arrested for anything, don’t text and drive, don’t drink and drive, don’t smoke weed and drive, if you don’t want to read the Bible for religious reasons look at its poetry, read some Romantic Era poetry, read some Beatnik poetry, read a good novel or story collection by a classic Southern author such as William Faulkner, get plenty of sleep, cut back on fast food, you don’t need lots and lots of friends but one good friend you can confide your deepest thoughts to is plenty.

Help an elderly person. Help a poor person.

Now that I have gotten that out of my system, I thought I would convey a couple of recollections from my own graduation from Garinger High way back in 1970.

Those of us, especially the guys, who were leaving high school behind and entering the world in that year had a heavy cloud hanging over our heads called the Vietnam War and the draft. Your choices were- join the military and hope you didn’t end up in the infantry, get a college deferment so you would not be drafted, run off to Canada, or do nothing and cross your fingers you would not be drafted.

The draft system involved a lottery and your birth date was linked by random drawing with a date on the calendar for each of the 365 days. Make sense? It didn’t then either. In other words, if your birth date of say January 21 (me) was linked with anything below 100 days you were a goner, and the higher number out of 365 you were linked with lessened the chances you would be drafted. My number was 206, but a friend of mine had a number of 60-something. I warned him “Marty you had better get to CPCC and get a deferment or you will be drafted this summer”. Marty did not go to CPCC. He went straight to the US Army and a firebase in the central highlands of Vietnam. He came home in one piece physically but a hundred pieces otherwise.

Today it is different. I would encourage high school grads

to consider a military career. I have several relatives who have gone that route and they have reaped enormous personal and financial benefits not to mention having seen a large part of the world.

On a lighter note, the 1970 summer Alan Hodge of my graduation also brought an eye Banner-News Editor and mind opening event in the form of the Love Valley Rock Festival.

This three day extravaganza was North Carolina’s version of Woodstock and took place over three days in June 1970 at the western-style town of Love Valley built by the late Andy Barker in the foothills near Statesville. About 100,000 hippies and wanna be hippies and other ilk packed the place and the Allman Brothers and other groups played music on a stage built in a rodeo arena. It was fantastic and my friend Brutus Casey and I had a blast and got blasted in the process. I was free! I was hip! I had long hair! I had a tie-dyed t-shirt and bell bottom jeans! I was 18 years old! Woo Hoo! But reality set in a couple of months later when I went to work at UPS. Kerplunk.

Anyway, my hat is off to all grads. You have worked hard.

As the Indian in the movie “Josie Wales” said “You have endeavored to persevere”. You are big boys and girls now. So peace brothers and sisters and good luck ‘cause you will surely need it.

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Free health workshops coming You may not be able to control all aspects of a chronic health condition, such as diabetes, arthritis, or high blood pressure, but there are many things you can do to improve it.

Finding support from friends, family, and coworkers provides motivation and encouragement, as well as new ways to work through health problems. Gaining credible health information is necessary to understand your medical condition and treatment options, which are key factors in managing any health condition.

Now is the time to take control of your chronic health condition. Gaston Co. Senior Center and Gaston Co. Extension & Community Association (ECA) are offering the Living Healthy with Chronic Conditions workshop, a free six-week Heart 2 Heart and The Rogers Family will be in concert at Low- self-management program, beginning in June. This workshop esville Gospel Concerts/Living Word Ministries – 1062 Hwy is a Stanford University program designed for anyone with a 16 South – Stanley (Lowesville) NC Saturday June 10th 6:00 chronic health condition to learn to manage his or her health.

PM. This is a free concert and everyone is welcome. Southern Individuals learn how to manage symptoms and to gain supGospel every 2nd Saturday and Bluegrass every 4th Saturday. port by others who may be experiencing similar problems.

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ference in the lives of so many people. Many participants report how helpful the group discussions are as well as being able to problem-solve together on health issues that impact everyone,” said Linda Minges, program facilitator with NC Cooperative Extension.

The program is scheduled for Thursdays, June 15th through July 20th from 1:00 – 3:30pm. The program will be held at the Gaston Co. Senior Center, located at 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy, Dallas, NC. There is no cost to you, but pre-registration is required. Program is valued over $400. Participants receive a copy of “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions” workbook, a relaxation CD, tote bag, and refreshments.

Pre-registration is required by contacting Linda J. Minges at 704.922.2127 or linda_minges@ncsu.edu by June 8th. This program is supported by Centralina Area Agency on Aging.

First United Methodist Church Belmont to host Queen City Brass band Celebrating over 20 years of performing traditional English style brass music in the greater Charlotte, area, the Queen City Brass Band will be presenting a concert of “cartoon” music at First United Methodist Church at 807 South Point Rd in Belmont at 4pm on June 4. This concert draws from repertoire from some of the most entertaining music ever written-namely the music that accompanies cartoons. If you watched cartoons when you were young, you will definitely recognize some of the tunes on the program.

At the free concert, we will collect a love offering to benefit the Holy Angels charity (http://www.holyangelsnc.org.)

A light dinner for all will follow the concert.

Directed by William Penfield, the Queen City Brass Band consists of 26 brass players, and a percussionist.

Members include many musicians from the greater Charlotte area including a significant representation from the greater Gastonia area. The group plays a number of concerts during the year and has performed regularly all across our area.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Gregg Peele at (704) 365 8865 or email at info@qcbb. org.

Arts in the Park “Literary arts meets movie night” On Saturday, June 3, 2017, from 6pm to 9pm at Tuckaseege Park, 165 Broome Street, off of Tuckaseegee Road, Mount Holly, NC - Gaston Arts Council presents Arts in the Park “Literary Arts Meets Movie Night” its a collaboration with the City of Mount Holly & ASC. Arrive at 5pm to receive exclusive giveaways while supplies last.

Arden McLaughlin of Arden’s Book Club, is the event’s emcee. Hear poetry from poet and wood sculptor Bob Sokol and poet, writer and retired U.S. Marine Bud Strope . Special guests Debra Funderburk, Chief Creative Officer, Charlotte Writing Academy, Ciera Mack, Founder, CEO, eSTEAM Club and Mindy Kuhn, President & Owner, Warren Publishing, Inc. will provide updates on their company’s work in the community and efforts to increase literacy.

Storytelling time will feature teaching artist, lecturer & performer Dawn Anthony and storyteller and Program Chair, the Piedmont Chapter of Links, Inc. Dot Guthrie. The Gaston County Museum of Art & History and the Mount Holly Historical Society have also been invited to participate in story time.

Self published authors Marion McKenney and Cynthia Stitt will share insight on their writing influences.

Eight Arts & Humanities Explorers Career and Education Program student participants will present their “Our View of the Arts Landscape” production which will showcase their artistic talents.

Warren Publishing Inc. authors Jessica McEachern, Susan Amond Todd, Mable Hemphill and Myndie McFarland are going to introduce their new releases.

Preceding the presentation of the movie feature “Nature Matters”, there will be an interactive discussion led by Barbara Ann Temple, Ph.D., Vice President, Education and Executive Producer, Director, & Writer Nature Matters.

Everyone is invited to bring their lawn chairs & blankets to enjoy this evening of free family friendly fun.

Whats Water Ice of the Carolinas and the Grill Sergeant will be on hand to help satisfy your taste buds.

“Mount Holly Parks & Recreation is excited to partner with the Gaston Arts Council for this very special event,” said Mark Jusko, Recreation Superintendent, Mount Holly Parks & Recreation.

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MEMORIAL DAY from page 1

national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11. “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land,” he pro-

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claimed. The date of Decoration Day, as he called it, was chosen because it wasn’t the anniversary of any particular battle.

On the first Decoration Day, General James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, and 5,000 participants decorated the graves of the 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried there.

The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states. The South refused to acknowledge the day, honoring their dead on separate days until after World War I when the holiday changed from honoring just those who died fighting

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in the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war.

It is now observed in almost every state on the last Monday in May with Congressional passage of the National Holiday Act of 1971. This helped ensure a three day weekend for Federal holidays, though several southern states have an additional separate day for honoring the Confederate war dead: January 19th in Texas; April 26th in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi; May 10th in South Carolina; and June 3rd (Jefferson Davis’ birthday) in Louisiana and Tennessee.

S o u t h Point High NJROTC cadets Joshua Mull, Morgan Taylor, and Edgar Chavez presented the colors.

US Air Force veteran Fred Dixon got out his uniform for the Photos by Memorial Day ceremony. He’s seen with Belmont mayor Alan Hodge Charles Martin and councilman Richard Turner.

South Point High NJROTC Lt. Cmd. Jose Sanchez brought his children, Marcus, Tristan, and Emme to the Memorial Day event.

Post 144 members Ron Self, Art Shoemaker, and Larry Norwood got together at the Memorial Day event.

These are some of the folks that attended Belmont’s Memorial Day ceremony.

U.S. Navy veteran Belmont mayor Charles Martin addressing the Memorial Day crowd.

The Rev. James Almond from Goshen Presbyterian Church delivered the Memorial Day remarks.

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a sidewalk at the rear of the statue down to the fountain,” said Shoemaker. “Considerable monies had been used to complete the initial movement and enhancements around the statue area. Recently, another fund raising campaign resulted in funds generated to add the sidewalk.

In the coming weeks, lighting, benches and landscaping will finish the work needed to this major upgrade to our beautiful downtown Stowe Park. American Legion officials are most appreciative for all those involved in the culmination of this worthwhile and patriotic project.”

The Fighting Yank statue is a story in itself.

Indiana artist Ernest Moore Viquesney created the work that depicts an American soldier carrying a machine gun and about to lob a

grenade. Belmont was one of five cities in the U.S. to get one of Viquesney’s World War II sculptures. In 1946 community leaders considered putting the piece at City Hall or the post office but finally placed it in front of Belmont High School. The 8-foot zinc soldier mounted on a stone pedestal was vandalized in 2011. After $30,000 worth of repairs, the sculpture was reinstalled at the middle school. The vandalism was one reason the drive began to get the Yank moved to Stowe Park.

Since its placement in the park, the Fighting Yank has become one of Belmont's signature landmarks. Any day of the week sees folks stopping to look at its grandeur and to have their photo taken in front of it.

PEDAL CAR from page 1

still licensed, I get most of my aviation fix through radio control flying of both small and giant scale models. I've built and flown quite a few over the last 33 years.

When my wife and made our second trip to the EAA Airventure in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, I saw a vendor who designed and marketed plans for different models of Pedal

Planes. Planes such as the P-51 Mustang, the P-17 Stearman, Pitts Biplane and others were scaled down and designed for children 3-7 years of age as pedal planes. He had several models built for display, and they drew much interest. A few years later he began to precut kits to allow the build to be accelerated and allow potential builders who

Carlton Rouse (left) of Rouse and Associates construction and Mo Sandoval of Baja Concrete look over the plans they are using to build a sidewalk and landscaping behind the Fighting Yank statue in Stowe Park. may not have all the skills or tools in their shop to be able to build one of these unique toys.

I imagine most of us had some type of childhood experience with the popular pedal cars. These airplane designs allowed children to enjoy the fantasy of flying with their own pedal plane.”

Powers says that when Boone was born in 2014, so was the idea for building a Mustang for him.

“My choice was the P-51 Mustang which was legendary

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Belmont’s Fighting Yank WWII memorial statue is one of only five like it in America.

Photos by Alan Hodge cams which allow the prop to spin. Steering is accomplished with a steerable tail-wheel that is connected to the yoke inside the cockpit. I added simulated instruments and six lighted toggle switches which control red led lighting of the instrument panel, dual landing lights, position lights on the wingtips along with three flashing strobe lights and a blinking taillight. Really impressive in evening flights!

Also added upholstered seat and seat back. We have not weighed the plane, but I would estimate about 75-80 pounds.”

Boone is thrilled with his Mustang- a labor of love from his grandfather.

from the European theater of WWII flown by the likes of Chuck Yeager, Bud Anderson and Bob Hoover,” Powers said. “Our model is fabricated from 3/8" plywood, sheet aluminum and steel. I started the build just before his birthday in May of 2015. Coming down to the wire I ran into problems with the final finish. Working the problems out, I decided to shoot for his second birthday as my goal.

A year after I started, I was finally able to finish the plane and present for his birthday. I was not able to work on the plane as steadily as I wanted, and there were several weeks that went by that I was unable to touch it.”

Boone is growing into the

Mustang.

“The first year was one of pushing him around in the plane or him pushing the plane himself as his legs were not yet long enough to reach the pedals,” Powers said.

“Just before turning three he was finally able to start pedaling with the help of some extension blocks on the pedals.”

Powers has the satisfaction of a job well done.

“The build was not difficult but was challenging,” he said. “The plans were not always easy to read or understand , but after sleeping on it, all the problems worked out fine. Some of the features of the plane include the propeller tied into the the pedal crank with a belt between two

A veteran of World War II and the Korean War, North American Aviation’s P-51 Mustang was the first U.S. built fighter airplane to push its nose over Europe after the fall of France in 1940. Mustangs met and conquered every German plane from the early Junkers to the sleek, twin-jet Messerschmidt 262s.

Although first designed for the British as a medium-altitude fighter, the Mustang excelled in hedge-hopping strafing runs and long-range escort duty. It made a name for itself by blasting trains, ships and enemy installations in Western Europe and by devastating Axis defenses before the

Boeing Aircraft Historical Snapshot of P-51 Allied invasion of Italy.

The Mustang was the first single-engine plane based in Britain to penetrate Germany, first to reach Berlin, first to go with the heavy bombers over the Ploiesti oil fields in Romania, and first to make a major-scale, all-fighter sweep

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One of the highest honors accorded to the Mustang was its rating in 1944 by the Truman Senate War Investigating Committee as “the most aerodynamically perfect pursuit plane in existence.”

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Church Directory Baptist Ba ptist Church S. Main St. • Belmont • NC

Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

Morningside Missionary Church 711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142

14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

New Providence Baptist Church

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

New Saint Paul Holiness Church

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

Holy Comforter Lutheran Church

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

Ridgeview Baptist Church

Bethel Baptist Church

Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC 120 Park Street 704-825-1333

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

Christ Church Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-461-8614

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

Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

East Belmont Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Catawba Heights Church of God 122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

CBC-Memorial Apostolic 230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

Community Christian Fellowship 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

East Belmont Church Of God

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

212 South Street 704-825-7269

Covenant United Methodist

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

New Hope Presbyterian Church

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Life Baptist Church

120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

First Baptist Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Foursquare Gospel Church

North Belmont Church of God

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

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

First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

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

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

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

Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God 124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

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

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2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

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

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

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

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

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

South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

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

South Point United Methodist

Stowe Memorial Baptist Church The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

Unity Baptist Church

704-867-2317

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

First Baptist Church 235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

Life Church 501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

Riverside Baptist Church 171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

Tuckaseegee Baptist Church

STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church 7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Community Pentecostal Center

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

First United Methodist Church

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

Westview Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church

Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

First Free Will Baptist Church

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

LOWELL

133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

Bethlehem Church

First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

Center Baptist Church S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

New Faith Baptist Church 1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

New Life Baptist Church 527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

Stanley Church of God

Epic Church

324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

Lowell Church of God 804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

Living Witness Ministries

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church

First Presbyterian Church

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

Second Baptist Church

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

Springwood Freewill Baptist St. Marks United Methodist Church

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

Cramerton Temple of God Church

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987

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Core Church

CRAMERTON Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

North Main Baptist Church

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

New Covenant United Methodist

1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

McAdenville Baptist Church McAdenville Wesleyan Church

339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

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Lakeview Baptist Church

192 Main St. 704-824-2740

406 Scott St. 704-827-8201

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

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Mt. Holly Church of God Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness

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Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

First Baptist Church of Lowell 400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215

First Baptist Church 317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213

New Life Church 128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

Presbyterian Church of Lowell 207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807

Restoration Church 1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

Woodlawn Baptist Church 1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

Trinity Full Gospel Church 303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

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How is your relationship with God?

Banner-News Obituaries

Oscar M. Carnes, Jr.

Milton Eugene Smith

Belmont, North CarolinaOscar M. “Pad” Carnes, Jr., 70, of Belmont passed away May 16, 2017. He was a son of the late Oscar McDonald Carnes Sr. and Dorothy Barnette Carnes.

Mt. Holly – Milton Eugene “Gene” Smith, 83 passed away May 16, 2017 at Caromont Regional Gastonia.

He was born in Shelby on May 13, 1934 to the late Buford and Edith White Smith.

In addition to his parents he was preceded by his infant son Stanley Smith. He was a Veteran of the US Navy.

Gene was a retired truck driver.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years Shirley Bell Smith; son Steven M. Smith

and wife Lora; daughters Rae Ann Flowers and husband Ray, Cindy Orren and husband Vann; grandchildren Josh, Shanna, Jeremy and Ben and seven great grandchildren; sisters Hazel Vaughn and Shirley Martin.

Funeral services were held 11:30 a.m., Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Hicks officiating.

The family received friends from 10:30-11:30 a.m., prior to the service. Interment was at Gaston Memorial Park.

Memorials may be sent to Riverside Baptist Church, 171 S. Main St. Cramerton, NC 28032 and Spina Bifida Association SBA of the Carolinas, 1600 Wilson Blvd, Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22209.

Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the Family.

Meditations He served in the Army National Guard for 7 years. He attended UNC Chapel Hill and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from Belmont Abbey College in 1971. He later graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work from UNC-Charlotte.

He retired from Pharr Yarns, Inc. after 25 years of service and later retired as a social worker from Gaston County.

Pad was a sports enthusiast and a die hard Carolina Tar Heel fan. He enjoyed reading about history, gardening, the beach, helping others and volunteering at the Crisis Assistance Ministry. He will be dearly missed.

Survivors include his wife, Connie Williams Carnes; sons, Oscar “Mac” Carnes, III, Philip David Carnes, bother, John Charles Carnes, sisters, Gladys Carnes Compton, Nancy Carnes Long and Dottie Carnes Huffstetler; granddaughter, Shelby Rae Carnes; numerous nieces and nephews.

Condolence messages may be sent online at www.

McLeanFuneral.com.

McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the Carnes family.

Don’t compromise your faith

By Angela Pleasants I am a vegan. For me, vegan is not a diet it is a lifestyle choice. I choose this lifestyle for health, ethical and environmental reasons. Society is now catching on to the vegetarian way of life, but throw in a vegan, and we send them into a whirlwind. They still don’t know what to do with us. Therefore, when I travel I pack my food.

Once, I had a well-meaning friend say, “You just have to compromise sometimes.” I shared a story why compromise is not so easy when you have been a vegetarian/vegan for many years. Years ago I ordered vegetable soup at a local restaurant.

Later in the day, I began to experience abdominal pain. Excuse me for being graphic, but soon my body dispelled the food contents. The next day I contacted the restaurant to ask what type of broth was in their vegetable soup. They informed me a combination of tomato and beef broth. So, compromise is not always so easy.

There is another area I refuse to compromise. I will not compromise my faith. The church of Laodicea compromised its faith. Instead of remaining hot and vibrant in their faith, the Laodicean’s absorbed the attitudes of their culture. Listen to Jesus warning to the Laodiceans. “But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.” Revelation 3:16 NLT. Yes, we care for our world just as God cared for the world.

But, God loved the world so much he sent his Son to transform the world one life at a time. We too are to love the world, but not be conformed to the world. “So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you.” Romans 12:1-2. The Message.

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Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church salvationchurchnc.org salvationchurchnc@gmail.com We often think about our relationships with others. How do we relate with our spouse, or our children? What about the way we interact with those we work with, or socialize with? As important as all of our relationships are with those we interact with, how is our most important relationship? There is no relationship more important than our relationship with Jesus Christ. With that being said, then how is our relationship with God? John 21 recalls the third appearance of Jesus Christ after His resurrection to His disciples.

They had been fishing all night with no catch.

That morning, Jesus appears on the shore and calls out to them, telling them to cast their net on the other side of the boat. In doing so, they catch over an hundred fish. They realize it is Jesus, and come to the shore to eat with Him. After breakfast, Jesus takes Peter for a walk.

The last time they had spent much time together, Peter was in the high priest’s courtyard, warming himself by a fire. While there, when asked about Jesus, he denied knowing Him three times. Now Peter is walking with Jesus.

They once shared a great relationship, but Peter had harmed that relationship with his actions.

However, Jesus was not there to condemn

By Dwayne Burks Graduation is one of life’s major mile markers. The class of 2017 has experienced unbelievable changes in their world.

The same year many of this year’s graduates were born the Nokia Corporation introduced the first ever mobile phone with web browsing capacity. Eighteen years later we can hardly imagine a phone without internet access.

2017 graduates have never known a world where words like “Columbine” or “9/11” did not conjure deep emotions.

These graduates have been in the thick of things as fake news, alternative facts, and social media madness have replaced constructive dialogue and honor of their country’s electoral process has become driven more by sensationalism than patriotism.

These graduates live in a world whose nuclear safety rests in the hands of two men with odd hairstyles and poor self-images. The class of 2017 receives the keys to both the mayhem and magnificence defining 21st century adulthood.

What in the world can anyone say or write that might challenge this year’s crop of freshly-minted young adults?

Words seem inadequate. Yet, words are all we have to offer.

Novelist Theodore Dresier said; “Words are but the vague shadows of the volumes we mean. Little audible links, they are, chaining together great inaudible feelings and

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Peter, He was there to renew their relationship.

Jesus asked Peter if he loved Him three times, just as Peter had denied Him three times. Peter confessed each time how much he loved Jesus, and Jesus replied, “Follow Me.” There are times we find our relationship with God is not what it was at other times.

Perhaps sin has entered our life, as all people sin. Perhaps the guilt of that sin has harmed our relationship with God. In such times, we find that what once was such a great relationship, is now distant. However, it is not too late.

That day along the shore, Jesus renewed that relationship with Peter. Surely Peter confessed his sin, and rededicated his life to God and His work. Peter became a powerful Christian who changed his world for Jesus Christ after that walk on the shore. Perhaps your relationship with God is strained. Maybe you have become distant from God. Whatever the reason, it is not too late. Jesus stands ready to renew your walk with Him today. Are you ready to recommit your walk with God today? Like Peter, you have the potential to do great things for God. If your relationship with God has been better in the past, then today resolve to draw closer to God. Let today be the day you renew your relationship with the one who loves you most. That day by the shore, Jesus asked Peter to follow Him. Peter did, and never turned back. His life reflected his relationship with Jesus. Maybe Jesus is saying to you today, “Follow Me.”

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purposes.” With this in mind I offer my own feeble audible links as it were, from an event from the life of Christ.

Midway through Jesus’ earthly ministry his closest disciples found themselves embroiled in an argument over who would be greatest in Christ’s kingdom. It is almost comical to imagine these full grown adults jockeying for imaginary status in a grosslymisunderstood kingdom. But alas, it they were.

Rather than let things get out of hand Jesus reminded them that His kingdom was like nothing they had ever seen. The kingdom of God is about serving, not being served.

Christ said even he came to serve, not be served.

The truth of Christ’s words is paramount as graduates enter a world where people are clawing their way their way to the top with no thought for anyone or anything but their personal agendas. Amidst this madness Christ offers a different model of service that completely redefines greatness by serving instead of demanding service.

Earlier this month Pope Frances ordained 10 new priests into the ministry. These impressive ordination credentials could certainly be employed to catapult these priests to high places. Yet the Pope’s words to them mirrored Christ’s admonition to lead by serving. He urged them to “speak simply” remembering that Christ led by giving his life. Pope Frances reminded them that “One can trust such a leader, like the sheep listen to the voice of their shepherd, because they know that with him they will be led to good and abundant pastures.”

Graduates may ask how.

How do I serve when everyone else seems to be forging ahead with no concern for others? The answer is tucked away at the end of the story.

Matthew chapter 20 tells us

that as the entourage walked out of Jericho great crowds pursued them. Instead of being distracted by the crowds the story finds Jesus stopping to interact with two blind beggars.

Jesus knew the crowds would be there today and gone tomorrow. But these two beggars had one shot to connect with the Gentle Healer. In a stellar example of servant leadership Jesus did something that the entire world is longing for today.

He listened.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if 21st century politicians, business managers, and other people in leadership would stop and listen? Think about the power of that simple action.

Jesus asked a question and then he listened. He did not pontificate or posture. He listened.

Then – only after listening – did he reach out and make a real difference by healing their men’s blinded eyes.

Yes, servant leadership that listens is a rare thing in today’s world. But it is a model to which the class of 2017 can aspire. This kind of service doesn’t happen automatically.

It springs from something deeper.

Scripture tells readers that Jesus was deeply moved with compassion when he encountered these two men. One cannot fake compassion. Servant leadership is motivated by deep compassion. It springs from within. It drives true leaders to give and not take, to care and never manipulate, and to serve instead of seeking to be served.

May the class of 2017 listen more than talk? May love motivate caring acts of service?

May the future be decorated with the hope extended to others as the class of 2017 stops, listens, and reaches out in love to heal a broken, hurting world?

Now abides faith, hope and love but the greatest of these is love.

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Good News from Gaston County Schools, May 2017 The Gaston County Board of Education received the following Good News during its regular meeting on May 15, 2017.

Gaston County Schools presented its most prestigious awards during the annual Evening of Excellence ceremony on May 2. Wells Fargo Bank sponsored the program. The winners were Teacher of the Year Mindee Mammano, Stuart W. Cramer High School; Principal of the Year Phyllis Whitworth, Belmont Central Elementary; Assistant Principal of the Year Donna Kelly, Rankin Elementary; and Central Office Administrator of the Year Valerie Yatko, director of business and community partnerships.

The Highland School of Technology and the Gaston Early College High School were recognized in U.S. News and World Report’s annual high school rankings. Highland was identified as a Silver Award School and ranked 47th among the top 100 schools in North Carolina while the Gaston Early College was identified as a Bronze Award School.

The rankings are determined based on graduation rate, test scores, college preparedness, student success in Advanced Placement (AP) classes, socioeconomic status, and other factors.

Sherwood Elementary kindergarten teacher Christine Lutz and East Gaston

High School automotive teacher Shane Hawkins were recognized on May 2 during Teacher Appreciation Night at the Charlotte Knights baseball game. They were honored along with other teachers in the Charlotte area who received the “Teachers Getting Results” award presented by Fox 46 Charlotte.

Highland School of Technology senior Sarah Eagan and Stuart W. Cramer High School senior Mattie Lee were winners of the Best and Brightest scholarships presented by The Gaston Gazette.

The Gaston County Quiz Bowl winners were Highland School of Technology, first place; South Point High School, second place; and Bessemer City High School, third place.

Gaston County Schools had several school teams to participate in the RoboFest regional competition. New Hope Elementary had the highest score among the 48 school teams from across North and South Carolina to win the overall championship. In the robot performance category, Rankin Elementary placed first and Catawba Heights Elementary placed third. In the project presentation category, Pinewood Elementary placed third.

The following middle school choruses participated in the Music Performance

Adjudication (MPA) Festival at Wingate University: Belmont Middle, superior rating; Bessemer City Middle, excellent rating; Cramerton Middle, superior rating; Holbrook Middle, superior rating; Mount Holly Middle, superior rating; Southwest Middle, superior rating; and Stanley Middle, superior and excellent ratings.

land School of Technology is the recipient of the James Buie Scholarship, which provides full tuition for her to study criminal justice at Belmont Abbey College.

senior Michaela Taylor will have her original poem, “Swan Lake,” published in the American High School Poets anthology.

The East Gaston High School concert choir sang the national anthem for the Charlotte Hornets game on April 5.

Two high schools - Stuart W. Cramer and South Point received nominations for the prestigious Blumey Awards, which recognize outstanding student achievement in theater arts. South Point’s Kayla Booth and Stuart W. Cramer’s Abigail Morrison were among the 25 students vying for best actress while Dakota Jones of Stuart W. Cramer was among the top 25 students for best actor.

Stuart W. Cramer also earned nominations for best musical, best set construction, and best featured performer (Jo Ocasio).

Students at Bessemer City Primary, Cherryville Elementary, Gardner Park Elementary, McAdenville Elementary, and Springfield Elementary enjoyed a visit from “Hugo the Hornet,” who brought the Charlotte Hornets’ book bus to the schools and gave a fun presentation about the importance of reading.

South Point High School won the North Carolina Stock Market Game. Nick Matthew, A.J. Robinson, and Charlie Tran competed in the contest that focused on investing a hypothetical $100,000 in bonds, stocks, and mutual funds.

The students’ wise decisionmaking resulted in a $60,571 profit, enough to earn the championship over 312 other teams. Math teacher David Grimes is the team’s adviser.

Stuart W. Cramer High School student Chloe Kaylor and Forestview High School student Nicole Rodriguez were winners in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards contest and had their artwork chosen for placement on billboards in Gastonia and Belmont.

Katie Kiser of Highland School of Technology won first place in the statewide InvestWrite finance contest.

Webb Street School hosted its second annual fashion show and raised more than $20,000 for the school’s inclusive accessible playground project. More than 40 student models participated in the event along with professional models and designers from the Charlotte area.

The North Gaston High School yearbook was recognized for excellence and featured in the 2017 Jostens Look Book, which celebrates the “best of the best” in yearbook design and coverage.

It was one of only 418 yearbooks selected for the recognition from approximately 3,000 school publications.

Rebecca Gomez of HighScott Heavner of Cherryville High School was named the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s (NCHSAA) Baseball Coach of the Year.

Cherryville High School won the annual Gaston County high school baseball tournament held at Sims Legion Park. North Gaston High School took second place and Forestview High School earned third place.

Gaston County Schools is receiving “retired” ambulances from the county for the EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) programs at three high schools: Cherryville, Hunter Huss, and Stuart W. Cramer. The ambulances will be used to provide hands-on training for students.

The Belmont Middle Battle of the Books team placed second in the state competition. The school has won the county and regional competitions for the past three years.

Trinity Knauf of Belmont Middle School achieved a county record in soccer for most goals scored in a single season with 38. The previous record was 32.

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Gaston County Schools observed “School Lunch Hero Day” on May 5 to express appreciation for school nutrition employees and their outstanding efforts to provide healthy breakfast and lunch meals for students.

Students in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) class at Bessemer City Middle School enjoyed a presentation by officers from the Gaston County Police Department, who demonstrated real-life robotic applications that are used in police work.

Fifteen students from Gaston County Schools were selected to attend the prestigious North Carolina Governor’s School: Lathan Birmingham and Paige Valego of Stuart W. Cramer High School; Jonathan Hollenback of East Gaston High School; Andrew Hughlett of Forestview High School; Alanie Odell of Gaston Early College High School; Grace Dent and Julia Murrow of Highland School of Technology, Josseline Vega of Hunter Huss High School; and Madison Davis, Kristen Fletcher, Jessica Helton and Sofia Saiz of South Point High School.

The student council at Springfield Elementary School coordinated a “Penny War” fundraiser, which included some friendly competition to see which classes could collect the most pennies.

Lingerfeldt Elementary teacher Mary Beth Barrett and East Gaston High School student Cameron “Cammie” Tarte were honored during the Gaston County Jaycees’ Distinguished Service Awards ceremony. Barrett teaches fifth grade and was instrumental in the success of her school’s LEAP (Leading, Educating, and Preparing) program. Tarte is an outstanding leader at school and in the community. With a true passion for art, she won the National Silver Key Award in the highly-competitive Scholastic Art and Writ-

ing Awards program.

Students at Sadler Elementary got an important lesson about business and personal finance thanks to the Junior Achievement Day program. Volunteers from Firestone Fibers and Textiles, Mann and Hummel (Wix Filters), and Woodforest National Bank took a break from their job to get in the classroom and help students in grades 3-5 learn about the importance of money management.

Students at W.A. Bess Elementary enjoyed an assembly program by country singer Lizzie Sider, who shared her bullying prevention message. She sang several songs, including Taylor Swift’s anti-bullying tune “Mean” and her song “Butterfly” that’s based on her self-realization that she could rise above the cruel things people said to her. Each student received an autographed picture and a bracelet with her motto: “Nobody has the power to ruin your day!”

School counselor Renea Walker coordinated the program. Sider also shared her anti-bullying message during an assembly program at Bessemer City Middle School.

Lisa Funderburk of Catawba Heights Elementary, George Scoumis of York Chester Middle, and Trish Jones of Stuart W. Cramer High School were honored as the School Custodians of the Year during the Keep Gastonia Beautiful awards luncheon. Phoebe Lawing of Stuart W. Cramer High School was named the Green Teacher of the Year, Amber Avery of W.B. Beam Intermediate was named the Green Coordinator of the Year, and Jaidan Mitchell of Robinson Elementary was named the Green Student of the Year for their efforts to keep their school and community “clean and green” and promote environmentally-friendly efforts. Additionally, North Belmont Elementary was named the Green Elementary School of the Year, Belmont Middle was chosen as the Green Middle School of the Year, and Forestview High School won the Green High School of the Year recognition.

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KBB representatives participate in run

The Tee Off for Missions event drew a number of participants including from left- Dave Bashart, Joe Kolbenschlag, Scott Zito, and Dave Evans.

Tee Off for Missions draws crowd

First Baptist Belmont held its annual Tee Off for Missions benefit golf event on May 20, 2017 at Green Meadows. Fred Dixon is seen tooling around in a cart.

First Baptist Belmont photos

Register now for Youth Police Academy The Gaston County Police Department will sponsor its Citizens’ Police Academy for Youth July 10-14. The program is designed to introduce students (ages 12-15 years) to the law enforcement profession and provide them with information about the Gaston County Police Department. A group of 24 students will be selected for the program based on letters of reference from a teacher, principal, and guidance counselor.

Film screening and panel discussion: “From the Ashes” The community is invited to a free advance screening of “From the Ashes,” a new documentary that explores the U.S. coal mining industry.

“From the Ashes,” produced by RadicalMedia in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies, features communities across the country as they wrestle with the legacy of the coal industry and what its future should be under the Trump Administration.

The film highlights the work of the Beyond Coal Campaign, partner organizations, and frontline communities, and features organizers and volunteers in North Carolina, Montana and Texas. The Belmont screening will feature a panel discussion with Catawba Riverkeeper Sam Perkins, Belmont residents Amy Brown and Jim Mitchem, who have been affected by the local coal ash water crisis, and others.

From Appalachia to the Powder River Basin, “From the Ashes” goes beyond the rhetoric of the “war on coal” to present compelling and often heartbreaking stories about what’s at stake for our economy, health and climate. It premiered in April at the Tribeca Film Festival and will air June 25 on the National Geographic Channel.

The documentary trailer can be viewed here: https://www. fromtheashesfilm.com/ “From the Ashes” Free Advance Screening and Panel Discussion—Belmont When: 5-7 p.m., June 3; Doors open at 4 p.m.

Where: Haid Theatre, Belmont Abby College, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Road, Belmont, NC

Keep Belmont Beautiful runners took part in the recent Community Foundation of Gaston County Run. Both runners came in 2nd place in their division so Keep Belmont Beautiful will receive the 2nd place earnings as a donation. Martha Stowe, KBB Board member and South Point Teacher Representative, presented gift certificates to each Kay Ziemer and Aurora Ziemer for their contribution by running for the organization. Their prize money will be added to the matched contributions made by individuals in support of KBB which will be issued in early June. Left to right: Kay Ziemer, Track Coach and Teacher at South Point High School; Aurora Ziemer, daughter of Kay Ziemer and student at South Point High School; Martha Stowe, Teacher at South Point High School and Keep Belmont Beautiful Board Member.

Judy Closson photo

Tri-County Animal Rescue: Pet of the week Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week is this little kitten named Mustachio Junior. He is a 12 week old Tuxedo domestic short hair. Mustachio Junior is litter box trained. He is a playful kitten looking for a new family to love.

He is young enough to fit in with other pets. Mustachio Junior has had two distemper vaccines, several de-wormings, feline Leukemia negative and is microchipped. He comes with a certificate that covers his neuter and rabies vaccine. He will be looking for you this weekend!

Please come out to our adoption event this weekend. If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come meet our pets this weekend. We have many available pets at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Saturday noon to 6 pm.

About Tri-County Animal Rescue

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

For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@yahoo.com, visit us on the web at www.tcar.us or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal

Rescue. Donations can be sent to TriCounty Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.

Free over the counter medicine NC MedAssist will hold a free Over the Counter (OTC) Medicine Give Away Day in Gastonia on Friday, June 9, 2017. The event, which is sponsored

by CaroMont Health and The Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services, is open to any individual or family needing OTC medication.

The giveaway will be held from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church in their Family Life Center (190 E. Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28502).

Identification is not required to participate.

This will be the fifth OTC event held in Gaston County. In December 2016, NC MedAssist served 577 individuals through a similar give away event.

Individuals will receive approximately $100 worth of OTC product which includes items such as allergy relief, pain relief, indigestion relief, cold medicine, first-aid and vitamins. NC MedAssist’s overall goal is to help ease the burden for those who are making the choice between buying food and purchasing medication.

Last fiscal year, NC MedAssist dis-

tributed more than $1.9 million dollars of donated OTC medication to North Carolina individuals and clinic partners.

This fiscal year, the organization plans to distribute more than $2 million.

There are currently more than 14,000 adults in Gaston County who live below the federal poverty level and do not qualify for insurance. For more information on the OTC Program and NC MedAssist, please visit www.medassist. org.

Gaston College Medical Assisting graduates Twenty-one Medical Assisting graduates at Gaston College were honored in a pinning ceremony on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gaston College Myers Center Multipurpose Auditorium, Dallas Campus. These students also received their degree on Friday, May 12th at the Graduation Commencement Ceremony at 4:00 p.m., Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte.

The annual ceremony signifies the completion of the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Medical Assisting. Traditionally in health care programs, graduates receive a pin representing their school program that is worn on their uniform upon completion of the program.

“Our pinning ceremony is a symbolic welcoming of the graduates into the medical assisting profession,” says Ms. Lynn Nichols, Coordinator for Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy at Gaston College.

“When people ask ‘What is a medical assistant?’, I am always happy to tell

them that this multi-skilled person is one who is crossed-trained for all areas of a physician’s office practice. She or he can run the front office, schedule appointments, code insurance, and can assist the physician with examinations and minor surgery. These healthcare professionals also know how to do a variety of laboratory procedures such as blood sugars, throat cultures, cholesterol testing and many others,” says Ms. Nichols.

She added, “I like to tell them that all of this rolled up into one person is a medical assistant: the most versatile member of the allied health care team!”

Local Candidates who received pins were: BELMONT Sharna Sharline Jackson Amanda Michelle Robinson Emily Rogers Weikel DALLAS Shannon Marie Putnam Robyn Nichole Syboutlan GASTONIA Margarita Choto

Kara Trotter-Killette Madison C. Mosier Ariel Leonor Sanders Estefany Lara Zavala STANLEY Brooke Danielle Hopkins Shannon N. Owens The program graduates qualify to take the American Association of Medical Assistants National Certification Examination (AAMA) after graduation, to become a Certified Medical Assistant.

Upon passing this examination, they will earn the credential, CMA (AAMA).

In order to take the AAMA Certification Exam, the candidates must graduate from a medical assisting program, such as Gaston College, that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

For more information on the Gaston College Medical Assisting program, call 704-922-6377.

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Tournament results On a windy, cool and cloudy May 25 evening, 39 boats took to the waters of Lake Wylie to fish the Thursday nighter. This was the 8th tournament of the season out of 22. The father and son team of Marcus Leech and Zach Leech brought five bass to the scale that weighed in at 15.15 pounds to take the lead.

HuntFishPaddle Adam Fillmore and his nephew Chris Carnes took second with 13.90 pounds followed by Shannon Faulkner and Justin Lemaster from Union SC with 13.21 pounds. Big Fish on the night weighed in at 5.74 pounds and was caught by Mike Smith and Nick Baker. For more information please visit our web site at www.lwtt.org.

Photos by Erwin Gaston

Gaston Day Varsity Boys Basketball

Adam Fillmore and Chris Carnes

Gaston Day School recognizes student-athletes during ceremony Congratulations to the following student-athletes who earned the following recognitions at last week’s Gaston Day School Athletic Awards Ceremony.

Varsity Boys’ Soccer Spartan Award: Nick Deely Most Improved: Oliver Xu Coaches Award: Reid Jentsch

Nick Baker and Mike Smith

Varsity Girls’ Golf Spartan Award: Leslie Coffey Most Improved: Baker Sanders Coaches Award: Heena Saqib Varsity Cross Country Spartan Award: Ashley Jamison Most Improved: Kelly Byas Coaches Award: Lavender Liang Varsity Girls’ Tennis Spartan Award: Caroline Ilse Most Improved: Susan Wilkerson Coaches Award: Ceci D’Amore Varsity Volleyball Spartan Award: Olivia King Most Improved: Olivia Reiber Coaches Award: Hannah Whalen

Justin LeMaster and Shannon Faulkner

Varsity Boys’ Swimming Spartan Award: Nathaniel Hartley Most Improved: Grayson Trowbridge Coaches Award: Tyler McMillan Varsity Girls’ Swimming Spartan Award: Hannah Grimm Most Improved: Sophia Hayes Coaches Award: Elizabeth Efird Varsity Girls’ Basketball Spartan Award: Zaria Clark Most Improved: Cameron Harris Coaches Award: Olivia King Varsity Boys’ Basketball Spartan Award: Nate Hinton Spartan Award: Quan McCluney Coaches Award: Brandon Reeves

Zach and Marcus Leech

GDS photo

Varsity Baseball Most Improved: Dalton Thomason

Most Improved: Jordan Baranowski Coaches Award: William Henry

letters in their school career.

Varsity Boys’ Track and Field Coaches Award: Nick Deely Coaches Award: Jacob Moore Coaches Award: James Anthony

James Anthony, Ceci D’Amore, Nick Deely, Hannah Grimm, Claire Hammontree, Mackenzie Harris, Nathaniel Hartley, Will Hayes, William Henry, Maggie Hooks, Caroline Ilse, Giovanni Mesiemore, Melissa Moore, Jacob Moore, Paul Park, Brandon Reeves, Olivia Reiber, Harry Robinson, Eleanor Wilkerson, Susan Wilkerson, Ilayda Wilson

Varsity Girls’ Track and Field Spartan Award: Lilly Riddley Spartan Award: Salley Heldt Coaches Award: Melissa Moore

David Gross Award: Given to a male and a female student-athlete in the 8th or 9th grade who have demonstrated academic and athletic excellence.

Varsity Girls’ Soccer Spartan Award: McKaley Boston Spartan Award: Olivia Reiber Spartan Award: Susan Wilkerson

Varsity Boys’ Golf Spartan Award: David Efird Spartan Award: William D’Amore Coaches Award: Grayson Trowbridge Varsity Boys’ Tennis Spartan Award: Oliver Xu Most Improved: Makale Armstrong Coaches Award: Neal Kirkpatrick James Heyward Henry StudentAthlete Award: Given to studentathletes who contribute to the athletic program as competitive team members during all three sports seasons.

David Efird Cameron Harris Jason Simmons Award: Given to a student-athlete who shows a strong commitment to sportsmanship and academic excellence.

Olivia Reiber Judy Joye Award: Given to a senior athlete who has devoted an enormous amount of time and effort to being successful both in the classroom and in the sports arena.

Nick Deely

Zack Brooks, Samantha Bolton, Emma Conner, Jack D’Amore, Jack Dee, Payne Fulghum, Max Ginther, Sarah Grimm, Ethan Horky, Neal Kirkpatrick, Maddi Miller, Austin Moss, Sara Russell, Liam Whalen, Trisha Andres, Kathryn Anthony, Katherine Heilig, Lauren Letts, Will Pattinson, Brendan Sweezy, Grayson Trowbridge, Maddie Van Meter, William D’Amore, Alonzo Edmond, David Efird, Nate Granetz, Baker Sanders, Olivia King, Sam Morrison, Brooks Reiber, Melissa Moore Senior Student-Athlete Recognitions: Given to senior student-athletes who have earned at least three varsity

Ronnie Digh Coaching Excellence Award: Given to a coach who embodies the values of hard work, competitiveness, fairness, and concern for the personal development of his or her athletes.

Chris Carrara Team of the Year: Given to a team that demonstrated sportsmanship, industriousness, enthusiasm, togetherness, and competitive greatness while promoting school spirit.

Varsity Boys’ Basketball (pictured above)

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MONTCROSS AREA’S

DINING Guide Belmont Beijing To Go 1420 Perfection Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 827-5838 Supply 101 Kenwood St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-7788 Brenda’s Cake Gallery 11 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2253 Buddy’s BBQ Inc. 5945 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8777 Captain’s Cap 670 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4103 Caravan Coffee & Dessert Bar 11 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-7711 Catfish Cove 1401 Armstrong Ford Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3332 Cherubs Cafe 23 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0414 Chicken King 501 Woodlawn St. Belmont NC 28012 704-827-5700 Demetrios Restaurant 6928 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0057 Friends Sports Bar & Grill 16 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1401

Glenway Premium Pub 55 Glenway St., Belmont, NC 29012 (704) 829-7717

Simonetti’s Pizza 6432 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704)825-5555

Mayworth’s Public House 115 Center St. Cramerton, NC 28032

H&M Deli and Market 1019 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-8611

Southpoint Grill 1901 S. Point Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1043

Dallas

Joe’s Touch of Italy 503 S. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2805

String Bean The Fresh Market & Deli 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3636

Johnny B’s Pizza 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8900 New China 6517 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1010 Old Stone Steak House 23 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9995 Peace-N-Hominy Q Shack 403 E. Catawba St. • Ste 200 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 464-7647 Reach Out of The Box 360 Glen Arbor St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3446 Rita’s Family Restaurant 108 Beaty Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-0110 Sake Express 675 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-0400 Sammy’s Neighborhood Pub 25 S. Main St. Belmont NC 28012 (704) 825-4266

Sub Corral Sandwich Shop 6831 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5466 Taxco Mexican Grill 6418 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2108 The Grill 682 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5179 White’s Restaurant 417 Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3886 Wingstreet 685 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7335

Cramerton Asian Garden 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-8318 Doffer’s Canteen Restaurant 119-B Center St. Cramerton NC 28032 (704) 879-7270 Georgios Restaurant 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-2220

Tommy’s Drive In 2708 Gastonia Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9099

Side Trax Sports Bar & Food 121 W. Central Ave. Mt Holly NC 28012 704-827-3603

Clemmer’s Country Kitchen 1313 Old Dallas Rd. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-8384

The Country Kitchen 116 E. Main St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9597

Vasileious Italian Kitchen 200 S. Main St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 820-8539

Dallas Fresh Seafood Market 3110 Dallas/High Shoals Hwy Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 923-8223

Grits N Greens 125 N. Main St. Lowell NC 28098 704-879-4073

Dallas Fish Box 1031 Lower Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-8930 Double Dragon Chinese Restaurant 3130 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 923-8030 Jack In The Box 102 College View Dr. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9178 Just Cookin 1108 E. Main St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-7031 Long Creek Fish Fry 1425 Lower Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-3998 North Star Seafood 2150 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-7715 Peet’s Coffee & Tea 715 W. Trade St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-6791 Tavern On The Square 602 Queens Dr. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-5425

Promote Your Restaurant in the Banner News Call Mayra today at 704.472.7892

Lowell

Hillbilly’s Barbeque & Steaks 720 McAdenville Rd. Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 824-8838

Mount Holly Billys Barbeque Family Restaurant 1127 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-8747 Bright Star Drive-In Grill 205 Madora St. Mt Holly NC 28120 704-827-0212 Chicken King 130 W. Charlotte Ave. Mt Holly NC 28120 704-812-8266 China Two Mt Holly 595 Highland St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-8090 Sake Express Inc. of Mount Holly 349 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-4819

Stanley Bojangles 541 N. 27 W. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-4532 China Garden 190 E. Dallas Rd. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-8788 Friendly’s Of Stanley 119 N. Main St. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-7088 Kim’s Kitchen 106 Mariposa Rd. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988 Hunan To Go 509 S. Hwy 27 Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988 Pete’s Grill 124 N. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1311 Woodshed Restaurant 212 S. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1030

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Keivon Gibson and Paige Bartlett.

Photos by Lydia Julen

Thursday, June 1, 2017

Charley Thao, Katie Cobb, Paige Bartlett, and Lyndi Jenkins

Scenes from Unified Prom Friday night, May 19 was the 2nd Annual Unified Prom. The Unified Schools of East Gaston High School and Stuart Cramer High School sponsored the event.

Project Unify Buddies and Teachers from each school helped plan the event and Special Olympics of North Carolina provided funding.

This is an ongoing effort to

promote respect, acceptance and unity for students with disabilities. Buddies from each school interact weekly by eating lunch with students and attend special events

together. This helps bring awareness that students with disabilities are more like us than we think. Friday was a night for those with disabilities to feel special.

Noah Girard and Sophie Matz.

Belmont native makes Dean’s List

Ben Taylor and Brittany Rapp.

Lillyann Champion and Ellie Julen.

WORDS A CAPPELLA AUDITORIUM CADENZA CHOIR CHORD CHORUS CLASSICAL CODA DUET DYNAMIC ENCORE FALSETTO FINALE GLISSANDO HARMONY INSTRUMENTS INTERLUDE INTERMISSION

INTONATION LIBRETTO MADRIGAL MAESTRO MAJOR MEZZO MINOR MUSICAL OPERA ORCHESTRA OVERTURE PIANO PITCH PLAY PRACTICE SCENE STAGE THEATER

Dylan Fulmer of Belmont has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Newberry College in Newberry, SC. Students receiving recognition on the Dean’s List at Newberry College had to achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale during the semester.

A total of 293 students earned Dean’s List honors this semester. The following students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2017.

SUDOKU Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided ANSWERS in the boxes.

The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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Last week's lottery numbers were drawn by Mason Secrest at Cramerton Drug Co., located at 149 8th Ave. in Cramerton, NC. The winning numbers were 17, 46 & 7. No ballot received guessed all three numbers correctly, so the jackpot will increase to $5,700. Make sure you have your entry in by deadline at 9am on Monday for your chance to win!

THE BANNER NEWS LOTTERY Numbers will be drawn each Monday Morning.

Look in next week's Banner-News for the 3 WINNING NUMBERS! Jackpot increases $50 each week until won, then a new jackpot will begin at $50.

The Ban ner News Lottery is this simple!

Choose your favorite 3 numbers between 1 and 50 (not using the same number twice) and enter the numbers in the 3 circles below in any order.

LOTTERY RULES Absolutely one entry per household each week! No photo copies will be allowed. Any lottery entries that have the same handwriting or appear to be in conjunction with any other entry will be disqualiďŹ ed. Entries must be complete with name, household address and phone number.

No business address will be accepted. All entries must be brought by the Banner-News drop box at 128-C North Main St. in Belmont, NC or post-marked by Saturday prior to Monday's drawing. We are not responsible for entries lost or late by mail delivery. If more than one correct lottery entry is received, the jackpot will be split between the winners.

The judge's decision is ďŹ nal. Must be at least 18 years old to enter. Employees and immediate family of CF Media not eligible.

Mail to: Lottery C/O Banner News P.O. Box 589, Belmont, NC 28012 Name ________________________________ Address ______________________________ City _________________________________ State___________________ Zip __________ Phone _______________________________

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South Point High School Athletes of the Year...

Nick Muse prepares Jaelin Griffin, making the best of a tough situation for the next level

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

South Point High’s 2017 male Athlete of the Year, Nick Muse, is a three-time varsity letter winner. An athlete who is both driven and competitive.

It doesn’t take long to figure out that Muse has always been competitive. His earliest sports memories go back to playing soccer with Cramerton Recreation at the wee age of four years.

“I remember playing soccer for Cramerton Rec,” Muse joked. “We were beating up on a team pretty bad. I had to sit at Midfield and couldn’t cross. I was four or five years old.”

Even in his earliest memories Nick was pushing himself to be the best he could be.

As a kid, Nick would look for inspiration from an NFL Hall of Fame linebacker and a family member.

“I was a big fan of Ray Lewis and his speeches,” Muse said. “He had a lot of motivational speeches. I would look them up before my Pop Warner games.”

Getting pep talks from a pro is cool, but Nick didn’t have to go far from his own backyard to get inspiration.

Nick’s older brother, Tanner Muse was a South Point standout. Tanner provided a role model for Nick to look up to.

These days Tanner is making some noise as a member of the National Champion Clemson Tigers football team.

“I always played with him,” Nick said of his big brother. “Tanner being so good motivated me to be better.”

Nick has always been good at football, basketball, and track. Most people know him for his prowess on the football field. Many would be surprised to find out what his favorite sport really is.

“Basketball,” Muse said. “I think it comes natural to me, the court vision, the heads-up plays.”

It was on a basketball court where Nick had his fondest sports memory.

“When I was eight,” Muse said. “We played a really athletic team. It was with the Cramerton All-Stars. The score was 30-30.

There was four seconds left. A teammate threw the ball into me. I took three dribbles and shot the ball at at half court. It was a bank shot.”

Next season Nick is going to face one of his biggest challenges when he takes advantage of a football scholarship he was awarded

from William & Mary.

William & Mary competes in the Colonial Athletic Conference School. The school is known for its rich tradition and top-rate academics.

Nick understands that he has an incredible

Nick Muse and Jaelin Griffin opportunity for a free education. He plans to major in business or education.

Always the competitor, Nick hopes that he may get a shot at the NFL, but if that doesn’t pan out he hopes he has an opportunity to teach others.

“I want to be a college coach,” Muse added.

If Nick ever gets a shot at coaching he already has something to give. His sports experiences have taught him the value of outside of the box thinking.

“Sports taught me how to be a leader,” Nick said. “How to push others, and yourself.

I also learned there is more than one right answer in most situations.”

No matter what the future holds for Nick Muse one thing is sure. He will take on life’s challenges straightforward. He will give 100%.

Board of Education to appoint Gaston College trustee The Gaston County Board of Education is conducting the process to select an appointee for the Gaston College Board of Trustees.

The appointee will serve a four-year term on the college’s Board of Trustees beginning July 1, 2017.

Citizens wishing to be considered for the appointment should complete an application form and return it by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 to the Gaston County Schools Central Office, 943 Osceola Street, Gastonia.

Citizens may pick up the application form at the Gaston County Schools Central Office in Gastonia or download it from the school district’s website: www.gaston.k12.nc.us – click the “Gaston College Appointment” link on the homepage.

Applicants will participate in an interview

to be held immediately before the Board of Education’s regular meeting on Monday, June 19.

The appointee should possess knowledge of community needs, awareness of the roles of the North Carolina Community College System and K-12 education, and an understanding of the relationship between county commissioners and funding for public education.

The Board of Education is responsible for appointing four people to the Gaston College Board of Trustees. Each year, one Board of Education appointee rotates off the Board of Trustees effective June 30, and the Board of Education is responsible for filling the vacancy.

For more information, please call (704) 866-6115.

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

South Point High’s 2017 female Athlete of the Year is a young lady that has learned a lot about life.

Going into her senior year, Jaelin Griffin

Photo by Charlotte Sautner was riding high. The year 2016 had been kind to Griffin. Jaelin received All-Conference and All-State honors as a standout softball pitcher.

Last year her rocket arm helped propel the Lady Raiders deep into the playoffs.

The upcoming 2017 softball season held high hopes for Griffin and the rest of the South Point squad.

Then the bottom fell out.

A devastating basketball injury derailed Jaelin’s softball season.

The injury gave the senior a new perspective on sports, and life in general.

For Griffin, softball has always been a part of her life. She started playing early, real early.

“I played t-ball when I was five,” Griffin laughed. “In Marshville, the home of Randy Travis.”

Even at a young age Jaelin never imagined that she was going to develop into such a talented pitcher.

“Playing t-ball I never thought I would be a pitcher,” Griffin said. “I played shortstop and first base.”

Jaelin’s older sister Blair is somebody that the South Point standout has always looked up to. Blair’s general demeanor was something the Jaelin hoped to emulate one day.

“She was quiet,” Griffin said of her big sister. “She did her work. People would say, Blair’s just the hardest worker. I wanted to be like that.”

Blair must have had a big impact on her

little sister. One of Jaelin’s fondest memories involves her big Sis. “I had my first home run for South Point against East Gaston,” Jaelin said. “Blair was on third base. I remember when I hit it she was at waiting for me at home plate. She wrapped me in a big hug.”

The toughest thing that Jaelin has had to deal with so far was the basketball injury that cost her the 2017 softball season. It’s hard for Jaelin to forget what happened.

“It was November 22nd against Providence,” Griffin said. “I went up for a rebound. I heard a pop.”

In her attempt to get that rebound Griffin tore her ACL and 5% of her meniscus.

That meant surgery.

It took awhile for Jaelin to understand just how badly she was hurt.

“I did not fully grasp the concept at the time,” Jaelin said. “I thought I would be back in a month or two.”

Reality soon sunk in as Jaelin underwent the grueling rehab program.

For Jaelin the toughest part wasn’t the surgery or rehab. The toughest part was being forced to watch her team as the 2017 season got underway.

“Can’t say it’s been easy,” Jaelin said.

“You want to help. All you can do is cheer.”

One thing that Jalein did learn is that life goes on. No one person is indispensable. That fact can be tough to deal with. But the lesson also has bittersweet benefits.

When Jaelin went down many thought the South Point season was in ruins. That didn’t happen. After a tough start the Lady Raiders regrouped and made a push. This year South Point made it to the 1st round of the playoffs.

The team’s success was something Jalein cheered for.

The fact that the team went on without her taught Jaelin a lot.

“You can’t always control everything,” Jaelin added. “You can’t always depend on one person. “The softball team showed me that.”

2017 may have been tough on Jaelin, but she has a whole lot to look forward to.

In 2016 Jaelin signed a letter-of-intent to play softball at North Greenville University.

Even after the injury North Greenville stuck by her. There were no whispers regarding her scholarship. Jaelin said that coach Sarah Hall and the North Greenville staff have not given up on her.

“Coach Hall has been super supportive,” Jaelin said. “I had no concerns. I knew coach Hall would stand by me. She knows injuries happen.”

Jaelin is now preparing for what comes next. Her rehab has gone well. She is working with a personal trainer to prepare for the upcoming season in South Carolina.

Things are looking good. It looks like Jaelin can look forward to pitching for the Lady Crusaders and earning a degree in Health and Wellness.

I guess every cloud really does have a silver lining.

Local students graduate from Ohio Christian University Samantha Acosta of Mt. Holly graduated from Ohio Christian University with a(an) Bachelor of Arts in Business Management.

Beth Morgan of Stanley graduated from Ohio Christian University with a(an) Bachelor of Arts in Business Management/Logistics Man-

agement.

Ohio Christian University, founded in 1948 is one of the fastest growing universities in the nation, and is committed to offering a complete education that develops students intellectually, professionally, and spiritually.

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Gaston County Board of Education student recognition

The Board of Education recognized the Belmont Middle School Battle of the Books team for placing second in the state competition. Battle of the Books is a challenging program that tests students’ knowledge of books on a required reading list. This was Belmont’s third consecutive year of winning the county and regional competitions and advancing to the state contest. Their advisers are Angie Alexander and Linda Cathcart. They are pictured with Board member Chris Howell.

The Board of Education recognized Rebecca Gomez of Highland School of Technology as the recipient of the James Buie Scholarship, which provides full tuition for her to study criminal justice at Belmont Abbey College. The scholarship is a partnership with Gaston County Schools, the Gaston County Police Department, and Belmont Abbey College. The scholarship is named in honor of retired Gaston County Police chief James Buie and will be awarded annually to one high school senior who is planning to major in criminal justice at Belmont Abbey. Rebecca is pictured with Board member Lee Dedmon.

The Board of Education recognized the New Hope Elementary “Coast Busters” team for placing first in the CyberKids RoboFest regional competition. The team achieved the highest overall score among the 48 school teams from across North and South Carolina that participated in the competition. Rankin, Pinewood, and Catawba Heights elementary schools also earned category awards for robot performance and project presentation. The regional competition handed out 13 awards and Gaston County won four of them, including the top award of overall champion. The team is pictured with Board vice chairman Jeff Ramsey.

The Board of Education recognized Bessemer City High School sophomore Haleigh Guenther as the recipient of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s “Performance of the Week” Award. The state association recognizes two outstanding athletes each week for their impressive performance in sports. During a softball game this season against Cherryville, Haleigh pitched 20 strikeouts to help lead her team to a 9-2 victory. Her 20 strikeouts in a single game is a school record for a Bessemer City softball pitcher and ranks seventh on the all-time state list for strikeouts. She is pictured with Board member Brent Moore.

The Board of Education recognized South Point High School students Charlie Tran, A.J. Robinson, and Nick Matthew for placing first in the North Carolina Stock Market Game. The students competed in the contest that focused on investing a hypothetical $100,000 in bonds, stocks, and mutual funds. The students’ wise decision-making resulted in a $60,571 profit, enough to earn the state championship over 312 other teams. Math teacher David Grimes is the team’s adviser. They are pictured with Board member Chris Howell.

The Board of Education recognized Highland School of Technology Beta Club co-presidents Sarah Eagan and Tina Lee, who have done an outstanding job of promoting the Beta Club, not only at school, but in the community. The students led the Pledge of Allegiance to begin the Board meeting. Tina will attend Appalachian State University in the fall where she will major in nursing and minor in Spanish. Like Tina, Sarah is an outstanding leader and scholar. She has earned a full-tuition scholarship to attend Princeton University. The students are pictured with Board member Lee Dedmon.

The Board of Education recognized the South Point High School football team and retiring coach Mickey Lineberger for winning the state 3-A championship. The team defeated Rocky Mount High School, 16-7, in the championship game at Wake Forest University in WinstonSalem. Coach Lineberger and several of the senior players are pictured with Board member Chris Howell.

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Stuart Cramer High scores at Blumey Awards Stuart W. Cramer High School was a big winner during the May 21 presentation of the Blumey Awards at the Belk Theater in Charlotte. The school won best musical and best set construction for its spring musical production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” The Blumey Awards program recognizes outstanding achievement in high school theater and involves more than 40 schools in the Charlotte region. Congratulations to theater director Chuck Stowe and the entire “Thoroughly” cast - this is a significant recognition for theater arts education in Gaston County Schools.

Gaston County Schools names New Teacher of the Year and Teacher Assistant of the Year for 2017 Dru Lockridge of Stanley Middle School won the Linda Rader New Teacher of the Year recognition and Joseph Rothwell of W.C. Friday Middle School earned the Teacher Assistant of the Year honor.

The awards were presented during a reception on Tuesday, May 23 at the Schiele Museum.

This year’s program recognized 36 employees for outstanding dedication and commitment to students. Five finalists were chosen for each award, and they participated in an interview process to determine the winner.

The Linda Rader New Teacher of the Year award nominees were: Kelsey Blanton - Gardner Park Elementary (finalist); Brooke Bolin - New Hope Elementary; Elizabeth Bovee - Belmont Middle; Laura Bowman - Grier Middle; Jennifer Cloninger - Hunter Huss High; Megan Euliss - Sherwood Elementary (finalist); Tammy Hanna - York Chester Middle; Dru Lockridge - Stanley Middle (finalist and winner); Shanie McConnell - Lowell Elementary; Abigale McKinney Belmont Central Elementary (finalist); Bailee Price - W.B. Beam Intermediate; Hannah Reynolds - Carr Elementary; Lillian Rhodes - Southwest Middle; Erin Sullivan - H.H. Beam Elementary; Erin Wallace - Webb Street School (finalist); Lacey Walters - Bessemer City Central Elementary.

Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker congratulates Teacher Assistant of the Year Joseph Rothwell (left) and Dru Lockridge, the Linda Rader New Teacher of the Year. They are pictured with W.C. Friday Middle principal Crystal Houser (left) and Stanley Middle principal Rebecca Huffstetler (right).

Gaston Schools photo The Teacher Assistant of the Year award nominees were: Jeleta Auten - Cherryville Elementary; Stuart Beveridge - McAdenville Elementary; Betsy Peddycord - Woodhill Elementary (finalist); Kristen Cloninger - Page Primary (finalist); Jennifer Cory - North Belmont Elementary; Deborah Davis - Catawba Heights Elementary (finalist); Lisa Griffin - W.A. Bess Elementary; Julia Grooms - Bessemer City Primary; Brandy Guiton - Lowell Elementary; Donna Hice - Brookside El-

ementary; Renee Hinson H.H. Beam Elementary; Pam Hoffman - Sadler Elementary; Christi Jolley - Sherwood Elementary; Melissa Kale - York Chester Middle; Denise Matthews - Lingerfeldt Elementary; Teresa Mauney - Carr Elementary; Benita Moffitt - Costner Elementary; Brenda Moore - Rankin Elementary; Joseph Rothwell - W.C. Friday Middle (finalist and winner); Cheryl Welle - Gardner Park Elementary (finalist).

Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker stated,

Students earn top finishes in track and field Gaston County Schools has five students who finished last weekend’s track and field competition as state champions. East Gaston’s Ne’ja Ervin won the 3-A discus competition, and Bessemer City’s 4x200 meter relay team of Summer Meeks, Brianne Davis, Ja’Ciya Guthrie, and Kiayzia Degree won the 1-A state title. It is the second straight

state championship for Bessemer City in the 4x200 meter relay contest. Additionally, two students finished as state runners-up. North Gaston’s Ben Finger took second in the pole vault competition and Bessemer City’s Isaiah Cole was second in the 200-meter dash and the high jump.

“We are extremely proud of the nominees for the New Teacher and Teacher Assistant of the Year awards.

They are exceptional educators, who have enthusiasm for public education. They are dynamic, optimistic, career-driven, and focused on providing quality instruction for children.”

Booker added, “We sincerely appreciate their dedication to provide a solid foundation for learning and work tirelessly to ensure that our students are successful in the classroom.”

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Thierfelder voted Academic All-District Belmont Abbey senior Liz Thierfelder has been voted Academic All-District 3 in women’s cross country/track and field, the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced last week. Thierfelder is now eligible for consideration for Academic All-America honors as her name goes on the national ballot.

Theirfelder, who recently graduated with a 3.65 grade-point average as a double major in Englsih and Theology, was the Conference Carolinas outdoor champion in the 800-meter run, winning both the final and her heat. She set the school record in the final at 2:15.80. Later, she anchored the 4x400m relay team to a fourth-place finish at the outdoor championship.

During the league’s indoor season, she placed second in the 400-meter dash.

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Gaston Christian School recently held its sports awards and named- left to right- Clara Ellington, Gastonia, winner of the Sr. Female Athlete of the year (Basketball, Soccer, Cross Country); Jillien Zukaitis, Gastonia, winner of the Marvin (Babe) Foy award (Swimming, Tennis, Track); Luke Springs, Charlotte, Sr. Male Athlete of the year (Cross Country, Track, JV basketball).

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On Saturday, June 10, more than 2,000 seniors in the Class of 2017 will celebrate a milestone in life – high school graduation. It is an exciting time for our students as they walk across the graduation stage and take a big step into the future.

We are extremely proud of our seniors. They have earned recognition for excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts, extracurricular activities, and com- W. Jeffrey Booker munity service. Their achievements are significant because of their ambition to excel and succeed.

The diploma that our seniors will receive represents the knowledge and skills they acquired during their time in Gaston County Schools, but there is so much more for them to learn.

Learning is a lifelong process and that is why it is important for all graduates to continue to seek information, ask questions, and explore topics of interest.

The future for our seniors involves going to college, serving our country in the military, and joining the work force. It is a time for taking a new path in life and embracing the opportunities that lie ahead. We are confident that our graduates are prepared for all that tomorrow holds for them.

The Board of Education joins me in congratulating the Class of 2017 and extending best wishes to our seniors. For each graduate, our wish for you is to experience a life filled with success and happiness, and we encourage you to take advantage of every opportunity to dream more, care more, do more, and be more.

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FREE KITTENS TO A GOOD HOME. 6 wks old 2 gray, 1 black, 1 gray/yellow. Can send pictures. 704-477-0399.

WHITE ROCK AND BARRED ROCK laying hens for sale. Currently $12 each, $15 when they start laying. Free-range, organically fed, well cared for. Jerry, 509-432-4914.

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7 WK OLD AKC BLACK LAB PUPPIES. Males & females. $500 ea. 704-913-2507.

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GOAT KIDS FOR SALE: Bo-Ki (Boer & Kiko cross) born Feb. 2017. Lots of color, healthy, & robust. Many to choose from, no meat buyers at this time. Doelings, $125. Bucklings, $100.

Gene & Becky Leach. 828-2457419, 828-289-2868, leave message.

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES; both parents are registered NSDR born 2/15/17.

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ONLY ONE LEFT! Brown and white male Jack Russell Terrier, tail docked & up to date on shots, $150. 704-418-1838.

CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, 6 wks old, $200. Shots & wormed. Call for more info. 704-813-5981.

AKC SIBERIAN HUSKIES, parents on site, shots up to date, $400 males, $450 females. 704480-6178, 704-418-1360.

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Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704538-1199 or 704-600-7847.

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BLACK GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, ready on 5/14/17, parents on premises, $250 each.

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AKC GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS, 1 week old, 2 males left.

Taking deposit. 704-629-6195 CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES $450. Taking deposits now. 980-295-0923, 704-6166713.

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BUYING JUNK CARS, title or no title. Running or not. Fast on time service. 704-692-6752.

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VACATIONS (2) 3BR HOMES AT Ocean Lakes, all amenities. Golf cart included. Call 704-692-9133. If no answer, please leave msg.

OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 5BR 3BA, 4 decks, close to ocean, WiFi, all amenities. June 24-July 22. 704-718-4731.

OCEAN LAKES, 1678 STARFISH, 3BR, washer & dryer, large covered front porch. Reduced rates for spring & fall.

Summer dates avail. 704-4736109. sheilaba@bellsouth.net.

COTTAGE N34, Ocean Lakes, Myrtle Beach, 2BR, 2BA, den, kitchen/dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas 803-635-9831, 803-718-2659.

BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT in Ocean Lakes. 2BR, 2BA, washer & dryer, very close to ocean.

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704-484-3234. Lv msg.

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

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Small or big lots. 828-748-7264.

OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 2 BR, 2BA. Also, pullout couch, queen size & golf cart. Weeks & weekends. Good off season rates. 704-482-9781, 704-472-5182.

COUNTY LINE TIMBER IS BUYING Hardwood & Pine Timber, 8 acres+. Also Pine Thinning. Over 25 years experience.

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3BR, 2BA HOME on private lot in Myrtle Beach. All appliances furnished. 6 blocks to beach. $600 wk. Call Bobby. 704-4183790.

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