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Coal Ash being removed Beloved teacher and coach Stanley Dudko from Riverbend retires after 52 years at Belmont Abbey The first truck of excavated coal ash left the retired Riverbend power plant near Charlotte recently, marking the beginning of the end for ash storage at that site as Duke Energy relocates ash to a fully lined landfill. “We share our customers’ urgency for closing ash basins, and we’re glad to get this important work under way. We started moving ash just a few days after receiving the necessary permits,” said John Elnitsky, Duke Energy’s senior vice president for ash strategy. “We’re managing this project in a way that meets the highest standards for safety.” Riverbend excavation will start with 10 truckloads a day to pilot the process and minimize impacts on neighbors. Ash will be sent to a fully lined landfill in Homer, Ga., and will be transported moist, in covered and washed trucks, to control dust. This landfill is an interim step as the company works with an outside company to permit two fully lined structural fill projects proposed for North Carolina’s Chatham and Lee counties. The Riverbend work initiates the first phase of excavation that the company announced in November 2014. The project will remove about 1 million tons of ash from the ash stack, a dry storage area on the property. Additional permitting and preparations are needed before water can be removed from the primary or secondary ash basins. The Riverbend site has about 4.5 million tons of ash. The Riverbend plant, located in Mount Holly, ., began serving customers in 1929 and was retired in 2013. It was one of four plants identified in the North Carolina Coal Ash Management Act of 2014 to be excavated by August 2019, with material relocated to a fully lined facility. Riverbend is the second site in the Carolinas to begin ash relocation in recent weeks, following closely on the work begun May 14 at the W.S. Lee plant in South Carolina. The company continues to move ash from the Asheville Plant to a nearby fully lined structural fill project at the Asheville Regional Airport, which has been ongoing for several years. see more COAL ASH page 2

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You can't say that 81-year-old Stanley Dudko's life has been dull, and a couple of weeks ago yet another chapter was added to it when he retired after 52 years as a teacher and coach at Belmont Abbey College. “I served under 21 presidents, seven abbots, 15 academic deans, 14 department chairs, and got along with all of them splendidly,” Dudko said of his tenure. Dudko’s story goes back to Feb. 3, 1934 when he was born in Rowno, Poland. World War II came along and as a child Stanley was forced to work in a Nazi tank factory. Once he accidentally started a tank engine and “drove” it into a river. Somehow he survived the war, often eating scraps from trash cans. Time marched as did the Allied soldiers, the war came to an end, and Stanley was liberated. He came to the US and graduated Greenville, SC High School in 1954- no mean feat because he had not learned to read and write until he was 11 years old. He became a naturalized US citizen on November 13, 1954 and was drafted into the Army the very next day. After two years in the service, he entered Belmont Abbey College as a student and in 1960 he received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a minor in Philosophy. But that was just the beginning of Dudko's long association with the Abbey. After getting his M.S. in Economics and Business Administration from Auburn in 1962, and teaching there for a spell, Dudko also taught at Charlotte Catholic High and CPCC before returning to the Stanley Dudko, 81, recently retired after 52 years teaching and coaching soccer at Belmont Abbey College. Photo by Alan Hodge see more DUDKO page 2

Historic downtown Belmont bank building getting some TLC By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

One of Belmont's most historic structures, the 1925 Bank of Belmont building at 32 N. Main St., is getting some much needed tender, loving, care. Currently home to Wells Fargo Bank, and several other businesses, the building was erected just as the Great Depression was looming. However, even during that catastrophe, it never closed its doors. The building has had several owners over the decades and is currently the property of David Dorsch of Charlotte and his partners who have been striving to bring its former glory back up to speed. “We've restored almost all of the original hardware in the building such as elevator controls, bathroom fixtures, electrical plates in the hallways, etc.” he said. “Last year we pressure washed it to get rid of 90 years of grime on the exterior. Another feature is we put historic pictures up in the hallways. “We got them from Allen Millican around the corner on Catawba, to show off the history of Belmont as we also look to its future.” One of the top projects connected with the building is restoring the hand painted decorative archway Lisa Jenkins (right) and her assistant Ashley Valentine have been working hard on medallions in the front entrance. The medallions were done when the building was first constructed nine restoring the decorative painted medallions inside the historic Bank of Belmont decades ago and over time had become faded and dingy. building. Photo by Alan Hodge see more BANK page 2

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Abbey as a teacher in 1964 the same year he also founded the Department of Economics. Dudko was also a phenomenal soccer coach for the Crusaders. He had played in Germany from1945 to 1949 and as an Abbey student 1957 to 1959. In June 1967 he took over as coach. he was named Coach of the Year nine out of 10 years he coached and his teams won nine NAIA District 26 titles. When word got out about Dudko's retirement, laurels came pouring in from former students, peers, and pals, starting with current Abbey president Dr. William Theirfelder. “Stan is a very fine teacher who has won the respect and admiration of students at the Abbey for more than five decades,” Theirfelder said. Another nice note came from Donald Betts, one of Dudko's former students and players. “Congratulations on your esteemed career as a professor extraordinaire and as a legendary coach,” Betts wrote. “You were my coach, mentor, and friend as well.” Another email from Ed Burns Class of 1975 said “I always remember my time at the Abbey as a positive experience and really enjoyed playing soccer for you.” Dave Pierce penned “ congratulations on such a fine career of teaching and coaching. You have impacted the lives of so many including m,y own.” As for Dudko, he is emotional about hanging it up at the Abbey after half a century.

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In this photo, Stanley Dudko is seen giving a swift kick to a soccer ball at Belmont Abbey in the late 1950s when he was a highly successful coach there. Belmont Abbey photo “I love the Abbey with all my energy,” he said. “My wife Jasia says I have two wives- Belmont Abbey and her. I pray daily for the success of the Abbey monks and the college and the college administrators.” As for his retirement plans, Dudko, a self described workaholic, At the lunch marking his recent retirement after 52 years, Stanley Dudko says he's planning on taking up classical painting. is seen with Belmont Abbey president Dr. William K. Thierfelder. “Yes,” he said. “I will be listening to classical music while I Belmont Abbey photo paint my house.”

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In addition to ash excavation, decommissioning of the retired coal plant at the Riverbend site continues. Next decommissioning steps include removing remaining soil under the former coal pile, and demolishing build-

ings and equipment no longer needed. More information on Duke Energy’s coal ash management can be found at http://www. duke-energy.com/ash-management/.

This picture shows coal ash being loaded at Duke Energy's Riverbend Steam Station for removal. The station is now deactivated but 4.5 million tons of ash are still stored there. Duke Energy photo

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To do that part of the freshening up, Dorsch turned to Belmont artist and architectural color expert Lisa Jenkins. A native of Iowa, Jenkins moved to Belmont eight years ago after extensive travels working as a paint color expert for Sherwin-Williams. Projects she was involved in ranged in location from Mt. Vernon to St. Simons Island and Israel. “I've been in a lot of small towns and Belmont really has it together,” Jenkins said. “It has a soul.” One of her first projects in Belmont was helping the Lyerly Agency pick colors for their new office at 126 N. Main St. when they moved from Charlotte to Belmont several years ago. It was through Elaine Lyerly that she was connected with Dorsch. Doing the bank foyer designs is hard work. Jenkins and her assistant Ashley Valentine have been working nights and weekends on the project. To reach the top of the archways where the medallions are located, they have to use scaffolding set up with the help of David Cagles. To get the medallion patterns and colors correct, Jenkins turned to a clever technique. “I put laminate paper on the medallions and pulled it off,” she said. “That gave me a sample of the original colors and design to work with.” Jenkins mixed the paint colors and had new stencils laser cut. There were a couple of other challenges but nothing Jenkins and Valentine couldn't overcome. “Some of the old plaster had issues,” Jenkins said. So far the project has been going on for several weeks but should be completed soon. “The artistic part is 80 percent complete,” she said. “People can see the progress.” And when it's all done, and the scaffolding taken down, what does Jenkins want folks to feel about all the time and effort it took top get the medallions back to their original beauty? “I want their eyes to go up 17 feet to the arch and their jaws to drop two inches,” she said.

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$ Belmont eyes 9.24 Merchants may push million budget for Belmont ABC store Dave Blanton

Dave Blanton An ABC store could be on the horizon for Belmont as local merchants appear to be gearing up to lobby city council on the matter. If business owners are able to persuade Belmont City Council members that having a liquor store would be wise for the community, council members could then put the issue up for referendum. City officials say restaurant and bar owners would likely press for an ABC store in Belmont because as it stands now they must travel to a Gastonia store to pick up their wholesale supplies. Voters approved liquor by the drink in a 1999 vote that was seen as very close. But in that same referendum, the acquisition of an ABC store was voted down. In 1999, voters supported the sell of malt beverages by a margin of 1,312 to 1,208. They voted to allow unfortified wine sales 1,261 to 1,245. The sale of mixed drinks was voted in 1,298 to 1,218. Voters rejected the opening of an ABC store by 96 votes, with a tally of 1,209 for and 1,305 against. Sources in City Hall, speaking about a possible future vote to allow an ABC store, said there is a strong sense that the population has grown a lot since 1999 and city’s demographics have shifted substantially to younger people. The City of Belmont would collect a portion of tax revenue generated by an ABC store. Belmont is asking for input on its web site through a quick three-question survey. The straightforward survey asks respondents if they live within the city limits of Belmonts (i.e. pay city taxes), do they support the existence of an ABC store in Belmont, and which, if any, ABC stores they are currently shopping at. It gives five options and provides an “other” space to fill in. The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission last month approved the opening of a new ABC store in neighboring Cramerton, bringing that town’s total number of stores to two. The other store, which opened in a shopping center on Market St. in 2007, has become the third most profitable in Gaston County. ABC stores operate independently with no municipal funding, though the stores make contributions to the cities and towns they operate in.

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The City of Belmont is sorting out the details of a proposed 9.24 million budget for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. That reflects a 4.34 rise in the general fund from the previous budget year, which operated on about $8.86 million. As it stands now, the city’s current tax rate of 47.5 cents per $100 of valuation looks to remains unchanged. Budget writers estimate they are working with a total estimated valuation of approximately $1.194 billion. That figure represents the total taxable value of property and businesses in the city. The proposed budget includes a three percent salary adjustment for Belmont city employees. The overall health insurance costs – which include dental, life and vision -- are seen increasing in 2015-2016 by 6.6 percent, a figure that is based on the renewal proposal from the city’s carrier, Coventry of the Carolinas. The jump in health care costs was initially expected to be around 10 percent, but city managers went to the negotiating table with Coventry and were able to bring the

figure down. City Manager Barry Webb will present the proposed budget on June 8 to the city council. The council, in turn, has until June 30 to approve a budget, which will be effective July 1. “It’s likely we’ll have a special meeting in that last week of June to adopt it,” said assistant city manager Adrian Miller. There may be small changes that come out of the public hearing.” City officials got started on the work of building a budget in March. That was kicked off when Michelle Wood, the city’s finance director, sent budget forms to department heads. “The purpose of those forms was to find out what new personnel, what new equipment might be needed in the coming year,” Miller said. Finance managers along with Webb then set to fit those needs into a working budget. “It reflects what the city and the city council views as important,” Miller said. “City manager Barry Webb, Michelle Wood (city finance director), and I appreciate the department heads and staff for working hard to

keep expenses down and for requesting items to allow us to operate more efficiently,” Miller said. “The upcoming budget meets the city’s needs and funds many of the city council goals. These include building the Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park, conducting a large street resurfacing project, and continuing the update and upgrade our water and sewer infrastructure.” The city’s chief source of income is derived from property and sales taxes it collects. Those amount to about 75 percent of the projected general fund budget of $9.24 million for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. Another big piece of the city’s budget picture is found in the water and sewage fund, which for fiscal year 2015-2016 comes in at an estimated 5.47 million. That figure reflects a healthy bump of about 4.7 percent from the previous year’s budget. “We have 100 year old water and sewer lines that were build by the mills,” Miller said. “We’re looking to make a lot of repairs there because we’re adding more customers and new businesses and people are moving to town.”

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Yours, Ours, Others My opinion...II hate snakes Some people count Herpetologists be darned¬– there’s few things I dislike more than snakes. I don’t know about you, but our area has got to have one of the highest concentrations of blacksnakes anywhere. Heck, there’s even a serpentine-like stretch of curvy, twisty, turny, pave in Stanley called Blacksnake Road. I have lost track of how many blacksnakes I have seen squashed in the road over the past few months. If there are that many flattened, just think of how many more are still gliding through the fields and woods. Blacksnakes glide in yards too. I was cutting my mother-in-law Carol Brendle’s grass a couple of weeks ago and a monster of a blacksnake came out of the bushes and started up a tree by the back porch. He seemed to know exactly what was up there and the pair of mockingbirds that dive-bombed him to no avail did too- their nest with a tasty clutch of eggs. A few days later the whopper was on the back porch and Carol had a bottle of club soda in her hand to pour on fire ants but poured it on the snake to scare him away only he just looked at her as if to wonder where the whisky was to go with the soda. Several years ago we were sitting in the living room at home and the antique clock on the fireplace mantle was going tick tock tick tock and then it went clunk. We looked up and there was a big blacksnake climbing up it. I ran to get the BB gun but he went under the sofa. I called 911 and told the lady there was a snake in the house. She wanted to know how it got in. I told her he had not knocked on the door so I didn’t know. After a while a man in a white suit came armed with snake tongs and got the rascal out from under the couch and threw him in the

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woods. I thought men in white suits were going to have to take me away too. From time to time a blacksnake will get in my garage and lay on the rafters watching me watch him. I call him Elmer. He keeps rats out which is a good thing but didn’t do much to get rid of the raccoon that got in and tore the place up. Sometimes I see Elmer go under the house where it’s cool. Under the house is ok but in the house is a no-no. There are lots of copperheads around here too. Copperheads are beautiful in a sinister sort of way. If you have ever seen one in dry leaves you can understand that God is the master of camo patterns. I have seen several copperheads in the yard and killed two. One I broke the hoe handle in half whilst bashing him with the blade. The other incident involved chickens. Once we had two chickens named Big Fred and Lil’ Wilma. They were game chickens and we got them from a guy that lived near Spencer Mountain that fought chickens and so you might say we saved them from a life of cockfighting crime. We kept Fred and Wilma in a pen at

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the edge of the woods near the garage. One day I was down there and noticed Fred and Wilma acting kind of nervous and looking at my legs. About that time I felt something tickling my heels and turned around and looked and a big copperhead was sliding by brushing my flesh just as calm as you please. It was like one of those scenes in cowboy movies where a rattler gets in a cowpoke’s blanket and you can see the sweat popping out on his face but he knows not to move and brothers and sisters, I stayed motionless too until he cleared my feet. Then I ran to the house and got my Colt .44 cap and ball revolver and ran back down the hill and by now the copperhead was stretched out along the edge of the garage and I opened a galling fire on him and at the first round Freddy Boy and Wilma did double back flips. You might not think a chicken can do a double back flip but they can. Then I took the dead copperhead and pitched him in the cul-de-sac and later some women were talking a stroll and I saw them stop suddenly and slowly creep over to see if it was dead or alive. That was pretty funny. To wrap this snake story up, I never cease to be amazed at people who want them as pets. Once my nephews had a pet snake and it went missing. Later, my sister was rummaging through a heap of their clothes tossed carelessly on the floor, and guess what dropped out? Yep. The long lost snake. Needless to say, no more snake-pets. I’m sure all of you have snake stories good, bad, or indifferent. One thing is for sure, when it comes to close encounters of the snake kind, the fewer the better for me.

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cards, my wife counts meatballs By Tony Marciano

Some people count cards when they go to Las Vegas. My wife counts meatballs. Not at the buffet in Las Vegas; she counts meatballs in her kitchen. As we gather around the table, she knows how many meatballs she has cooked, how many people are coming for dinner, and how many meatballs each person can eat. There is a sense of healthy pride on the part of my wife. Although she doesn’t have an Italian bone in her body, she has learned what every Italian learned from their grandmother – LO-V-E is spelled F-O-O-D. It’s her way of saying family is so very important. It’s not about the food. The food is just an excuse. It’s her way of saying we are family. Even though we are all adults, we are still vitally important to one another. The food becomes a platform to bring our family together as we did so many times before they moved out. Why is this so important to my wife? Her gift is hospitality. I don’t know how she does it but if ten people suddenly show up at our house, she can whip up dinner for all of them without breaking a sweat. Me, on the other hand will hope there are enough hot dogs in the freezer so everyone can have at least one. My wife and I have very different gifts. My gifts tend to be very public. I thoroughly enjoy speaking in front of a crowd. Give me a microphone and I think I died and went to heaven. I have been known to say I would give up food to speak before a crowd. My wife on the other hand likes to work within the shadows. She is the behind the scene person. She will work tirelessly and be part of the group. But, she doesn’t want to lead or be part of the out front crowd. This is how the body of Christ works together. We each bring different gifts to Published by

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Tony Marciano the “table”. 1 Corinthians 12:12-22 explains it: Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body… Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many. Now if the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” it would not for that reason stop being part of the body. And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” it would not for that reason stop being part of the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, but one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you!” And the head cannot say to the feet, “I don’t need you!” On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable.” We really do need each other. We complement each other when we are all present. Our gifts are very different. Our strengths are needed. We can do more together than we can do alone. I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend. Banner News publisher and its advertisers are not responsible or liable for misprints, typographical errors, misinformation herein contained. We reserve the right to edit, reject or accept any articles, advertisements, or information to be printed in this publication. We will provide ad proofs for pre-paid ads or ads that are placed by established clients. No proofs may leave our premises without payment and permission and are copyright by Community First Media.

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19 Netted in Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Round Up Nineteen suspects are in the Gaston County Jail tonight on prescription and illegal drug related charges stemming from a yearlong multi-jurisdictional investigation. The investigation was tagged as Operation “No Dose” and focused upon illegal prescription drug sales in the Stanley, Dallas and Ranlo areas.

Large amounts of hydrocodone, xanax, alprazolam, oxycotin and oxycodone were purchased during this undercover operation. In one case, 60 hydrocodone pills were bought from one dealer and in another case 55 pills were purchased from different suspect. The round up started Friday morning after officers from

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State Bureau of Investigation DECU. They were assisted by support personnel from the Department of Social Services, NC Department of Revenue and the Stanley Fire Department. The fire department was on standby to provide emergency medical aid to detainees prior to their being transported to the jail and the SBI DECU agents had nasal naloxone kits in the event anyone suffered an overdose during the arrests and transports. DSS was on hand to provide support in situations involving children. The Department of Revenue served to process associated paperwork. The following were arrested:

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Kimberly Nichole Craig, Stanley – sell, two counts; possession to sell and deliver, two counts; and maintaining a dwelling; $50,000 bond; Robert Reeves, Stanley – conspiracy to traffic, sell, possession, maintaining a dwelling, and manufacturing; $100,000 bond; Wilma Reeves, Stanley – trafficking, four counts; maintaining a dwelling, two counts; sell and delivery, two counts; and conspiracy; $100,000 bond; Jerry Dale Milburn, Dallas – sell and delivery, possession to sell and deliver, selling drugs within 1,000 feet of a day care facility and maintaining a dwelling; $50,000 bond; Lorie Lewis, Stanley – sell and delivery, possession to sell and deliver and maintaining a dwelling; $50,000 bond; Glenda Gail Blackman, Stanley – possession to sell and deliver, three counts; sell and deliver three counts; manufacturing, two counts; and maintaining a dwelling, two counts; $50,000 bond. Joseph Rivers, Belmont – trafficking, nine counts; and selling drugs within 1,000 feet of a day care facility, two counts; $100,000 bond; Brittany Ledford, Belmont – trafficking, two counts; and maintaining a vehicle; $25,000 bond; George Bolen, Stanley – trafficking, four counts; possession to sell and deliver, two counts; sell and deliver, sell, deliver and manufacturing; $100,000 bond; Rebecca Bolen, Stanley – sell and delivery, two counts; possession, three counts;

manufacturing, three counts; maintaining a dwelling, two counts; sell, delivery and conspiracy; $100,000 bond; Gregory Falsaca, West Stanley – trafficking, five counts; and maintaining a dwelling; $50,000 bond; Sherman Dean Helms, Stanley – trafficking, four counts; sell and delivery, four counts; and maintaining a dwelling, three counts, $100,000 bond; Lester Lowe, Stanley – trafficking, eight counts; maintaining a dwelling, two counts; and conspiracy; $150,000 bond; Elizabeth Lowe, Stanley – possession; sell and deliver; manufacturing; $50,000 bond; Stephanie Chapman, Stanley – sell and deliver, three counts; possession, two counts; manufacturing; and maintaining a dwelling; $50,000 bond; Elizabeth Brogdon Welch, Ranlo – sell and deliver, possession to sell and deliver, conspiracy and selling drugs within 1,000 feet of a school; $20,000 bond; Marcus Pickering, Stanley – sell and delivery, possession to sell and deliver and maintaining a dwelling, one count each; $50,000 bond; Steven Brown, Gastonia – sell and deliver; possess with intent to manufacture; $50,000 bond; Edward Smith – trafficking, six counts; manufacturing, two counts; possession to sell and deliver, two counts; sell and deliver, three counts; and possession; $500,000 bond. Other arrests are pending.

Mt. Holly teen killed in wreck A car wreck last Friday night claimed the life of Stephanie Linda Cogdell, 19, of 232 River St., Mt. Holly. The fatal accident happened at around 11:30pm off Poe Rd. near Casar in Cleveland County. According to the NC Highway Patrol, Cogdell's car hit a tree at

high speed. Just prior to that, she had sideswiped a pickup truck on NC27 in Lincoln County but had not stopped at that accident scene. The driver of the truck had apparently followed her, trying to get her tag number, troopers said, just before she hit the tree.

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Obituaries James Malcome “Jim” Purser, Sr. Dallas- James Malcome “Jim” Purser, Sr., 78, passed away at his residence on May 28, 2015 s u r rounded by his loving family. H e w a s born in Gaston County on August 29, 1936 to the late Wayne and Nell Henson Purser. Streamer, as most people called him, was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Community Baptist Church, former Deacon and member of Long Creek Baptist Church. Streamer retired from Textile Parts and Machine after 39 years of service. He also worked many years at Akers Pharmacy. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and cherished spending time with his family. He loved golf, his golfing buddies and spending time at the beach. But most of all, he loved his family and they loved him. He will be greatly missed by all! In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Hazel Arthurs, brother, Roddy Purser and son-in-law

Mike McDuffie Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Ruth Williams Purser, the love of his life, whom he married on April 12, 1958; Daughter, Kathy Sanborn and husband Bruce; sons, Mike Purser and wife Erika; Mark Purser and Mitch Purser and wife Mary. Grandchildren; Josh McDuffie (Jess); Brittany McDuffie Chavis (Jared); David Purser, James Purser, Jasmine Purser, Crissy McDorman (Mark); Michael Holcomb. Great-Grandchildren; Brooks McDuffie, Hank Chavis, Madisyn McDorman and Caidyn McDorman. Brother; Ted Pursuer and wife Melanie; and his beloved dog, Nikki. Celebration of Life Service was 3:00 pm Saturday May 30th at Community Baptist Church with Reverend Matt Seagle officiating and military honors by the Gaston County Honor Guard. Visitation for family and friends was 2-3:00 pm prior to the service Interment was private. Memorials may be made to Community Baptist Church, 823 Dallas Stanley Highway, Dallas, NC 28034 Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-8645144 is serving the Family. Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.

Ferrie Rhyne Hedrick Belmont- Ferrie Rhyne Hedrick, 96, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Thomas G. and E l l a Lineberger Rhyne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Hedrick; siblings, Claude L. Rhyne, Wayne A. Rhyne, Earl A. Rhyne, Ben L. Rhyne, Edith Rhyne and Frances Tucker; and a niece, Rachel Rhyne. She was a talented artist, an avid gardener and loved her church. She adored her family and loved nothing more than to be surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She loved all animals and rescued and loved many during her lifetime. There was no project too large or too small for her to accomplish. She was a hairdresser for over 50 years and formed many lasting relationships with her clients. Her kindness and compassion toward others was immeasurable and she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Mrs. Hedrick is survived by her children, Brandt R.

Hedrick of Belmont, Celia H. Beam and husband Mike of Denver, Joan H. Widenhouse and husband Kurt of Belmont, and Rhonda H. Moss and husband Randy of Lake Wylie, SC; five grandchildren, Matthew T. Johnson, Ashley S. Jones, Allison S. Chinchilla, Taylor S. Moss and Evan R. Moss; two greatgrandchildren, Kendall Jones and Nolan Jones; a nephew Tom W. Robinson of Greensboro, GA, 2 nieces, Margaret R. Bigham of Matthews and Patti R. Tolbert of Mount Holly; many great nieces and nephews; and many greatgreat nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Hedrick was held 3:30 pm Saturday May 30, 2015 at the Holy Comforter Lutheran Church. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery in Belmont. The family received friends from 2:30-3:30pm Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Holy Comforter Lutheran Church, 216 North Main Street, Belmont, NC 28012. Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly served the family. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

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Widowed Group upcoming events The Widowed Group of Greater Gaston has a couple of upcoming events planned. June11th - Bring a prepared dish to share with others at The Gaston County Resource Center, 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Highway, Dallas. Meal begins at 5:30pm. The program after the meal is: LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER": Sharing the gift of relationships, with Pastors Jack & Linda McHenry. June 20th.- Dinner-dance at the Gaston County Resource Center, 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Highway, Dallas.. Admission to the dance is $10.00. The meal is free. Doors open at 6:00pm. The general public is invited. The meal is from 6:15pm until 7:00pm. The band plays from 7:00pm until 10:00pm. This month's band is SILVER HAWK.

Belmont Astronomy Club to meet

There are more than 150 moons in our solar system. Why is our moon special? At the Thursday, June 11 Belmont Astronomy Society gathering, Gayle Riggsbee, founder of the Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club, will explore how the moon got to be the way it is and why it looks the way it does. Meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Caravan Coffee Shop, 7 S. Main St. Attendance is free. Family-friendly. Free refreshments. More info: https://www.facebook.com/belmontastronomy.

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

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Harvest Time Church of God 707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

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

North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

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

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Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner St. 704-827-0004 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751 Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

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

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Stanley man arrested A Stanley man has been arrested in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred on February 27, 2015. Detective Dan Renn began the investigation after the report was filed with the Sheriff’s Office on March 2, 2015. The victim in the case is a 14 year old female who met the suspect through a mutual friend. The incident was taken before the Lincoln County Grand Jury and indictments were handed down on May 11, 2015.

Joshua Keary Robinson, 19, of 1723 Forest Ridge Drive, Stanley, NC was charged with two felony counts of Statutory Rape/ Sex Offense of a 13, 14 or 15 year old victim by a Defendant more than four years but less than six years older than the victim. Robinson turned himself in at the Lincoln County Magistrate’s Office on Friday May29, 2015 where he was served with the JOSHUA KEARY ROBINSON warrants and placed in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center under a $150,000 se- cured bond.

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House of Mercy recognizes nursing staff House of Mercy, an AIDS ministry founded by the Sisters of Mercy in Belmont, has provided a home and specialized care for 314 low-income men and women since 1991. House of Mercy’s nursing staff was recognized during Nurses Week (May 6 -12) for their caring, dedicated service. Sweets and gift cards were given to Judy Andres, Geraldine White, Gloria Jefferies, Dee Dee Knox, Marilyn Wells, Dinah Booth, Casey Sutton, Patricia Charlton, Felecia Forney, Rachel Montgomery, Tommy Foster, Yasmin Redmond and Shirley Stowe. Coordinator of Resident Recreation and Volunteers Johaly Chavez surprised Shelia Williams and Brenda Williams, mothers residing at House of Mercy, with treats on Mother’s Day. Residents this spring took a trip to Crowders Mountain for a cookout and enjoyed special meals at Market Street Buffet and Steak n Shake in Gastonia. Movies, Bingo and drives to see the spring flowers have also been favorite activities. Wane Simpson and friends (known as Momma’s Family), Faith Victory Ministry & Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, and Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church have brightened our residents’ lives with their meals and visits. The New Spirit Circle of Covenant United Methodist Church in Gastonia recently donated needed items for the residence from our Wish List. Thanks to all! House of Mercy is grateful for recent

grants from The Howe Foundation, The Cannon Foundation, Richard Kent Hofmann Foundation, the Walmart Foundation and The Dover Foundation. We appreciate the generosity of All Saints Catholic Church, its Respect for Life Committee and Knights of Columbus Council #14475 for their $500 donation to House of Mercy! CVS Pharmacy and Sam’s Club #6414 donated gift cards to help with supplies for House of Mercy’s 22nd Annual Walk for AIDS held in Belmont on April 18th. House of Mercy was saddened to learn of the death of volunteer Jayne Mannino who died unexpectedly this month of a brain aneurysm. Jayne volunteered regularly at our Walks for AIDS and often helped with House of Mercy newsletter mailings. She was a fun, generous and giving women who will be missed. The impact of HIV/AIDS is a growing concern in the South as high poverty levels, lack of health insurance and stigma have influenced the spread of the disease. The NC Division of Public Health estimates 32,676 North Carolinians are living with HIV or AIDS including an estimated 4,575 who are unaware they are infected. As of June 30, 2014 there are 7,241 diagnosed persons living with HIV disease in House of Mercy’s 10-county service area including Mecklenburg and Gaston counties.

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The Gaston County Police Department will hold its 16th Annual Citizens’ Police Academy for Youth from Monday, July 13, 2015 through Friday, July 17, 2015. Class sessions will be held at County Police Headquarters, 420 W. Franklin Blvd. Gastonia, NC. The Gaston County Police Department Citizens’ Police Academy for Youth is designed to introduce students 12 through 15 years of age to the law enforcement profession and to provide them with first-hand information as to how the Gaston County Police Department functions. Students will learn about police operations, to include community policing, police patrol procedures, criminal investigations, crime scene and fingerprinting, special investigations, hazardous devices team, marine enforcement unit, community service, police K-9, and the emergency response team. Students will be given tours of the police department, communications division, the court system, and the county jail. Students will also be involved in hands on demonstrations to include simulated police vehicle stops, teen court, and participation in the Fatal Consequences D.W.I. program. The Academy session will select twenty-two students from applicants who will be selected based on three letters of reference from a teacher, a principal, and a guidance counselor. Applications are available at County Police Headquarters 420 W. Franklin Blvd. Gastonia and online through the department’s website at www.gastoncountypolice.org . The Gaston County Police Department is in its thirteenth year of conducting the Citizens’ Police Academy for Youth. For more information contact Sergeant Josh Hamlin at 704-866-3320.

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A house divided cannot stand I was reading local on-line news throughout the United States and came across a headline that piqued my interest. In the state of Utah a church fight broke out in the parking lot over – wait for it ---- saving seats. It was during worship before a baptism seats were saved which led to another parishioner losing his seat. The argument moved to the parking lot after worship whereby one parishioner ran over the other with his car. An arrest took place that left the pastor trying to intervene with healing and reconciliation. I believe one of the primary weapons Satan use in his arsenal is division. In the Garden of Eden notice, the serpents question to Eve, “Did God actually say, ‘You’ shall not eat of any tree in the garden?” Genesis 3:1b Rev. Angela Pleasants ESV. The question was phrased in First United such a way to elicit doubt in the Methodist Church, mind of Eve to misconstrue what Mount Holly God commanded. As a result of Adam and Eve’s disobedience to God’s command, they were separated from the garden, the tree of life and intimacy with God. Satan’s description is “accuser” or “adversary.” In the temptation of Jesus, Satan tried his same tactic. He tried to tempt Jesus to worship him. Jesus stood firm in His identity as the Son of God and the Word of God. How often have we seen the same attacks by Satan today? We have approximately 34,000+ different Christian groups today. There is division over various issues such as Holy Communion, baptism, Holy Spirit and much more. What meant to be sacred has become a battle zone in many churches. Even within local congregations we see division over the color of carpet, parlors, furniture placement and yes saving pews in the church. We have fellowship hour in our church. One morning a class forgot to bring doughnuts during Sunday fellowship time. I was amazed how adults can become transformed before my eyes over doughnuts. Satan knows a house divided will not stand. “But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.” Galatians 5:15 ESV. If Satan can keep us fighting, then our mind is not on the mission of God in the world. God’s Spirit is a unifying Spirit. We witness God’s Spirit when we walk in forgiveness, love and reconciliation. “I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me.” John 17:23 ESV.

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A Montcross Area Chamber ribbon-cutting kicked off a full evening of live music and celebration at the recent Grand Opening SPECTICKLES of Mayworth's Public House on Center Street in Cramerton. The new restaurant is off to a rousing start in the space formerly occupied by Center Street Tavern. Cutting the ribbon is operating partner Chuck Craig. Holding the ribbon are Cramerton Mayor Ronnie Worley and Chamber Board Chair Melia Lyerly of Lyerly Agency. Others, from left, are Mayworth's staff members Brooke Cera-Stiles, Callie Ford and Chris Baker; Chamber Board member Moses Nueman of NB Technology; Mayworth's staff members Tiffany Bailey, Madison Lynch and Beth Kirkland; and Cramerton Interim Town Manager Kevin Krouse. For more on Mayworth's Public House, call 704.879.4726, or visit www.mayworths.com. Montcross Area Chamber photo

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American Legion Baseball is underway By Art Shoemaker The Gaston Braves have opened the 2015 season with a bang. Two impressive victories have been recorded right out of the gate. The Lincoln County team paid a visit to East Gaston to open the season. They left on the short end of a victory recorded by the G-Braves with a score of 13-5. Drew Goodman started on the hill and threw five strong innings, striking out eleven to pick up the win. Zack Hollar finished up the game in an impressive fashion. Landon Guy led the hit parade with a perfect 5 for 5 at the dish. A returning star from last year’s squad, Adam Andrew, also had a superb night at the plate banging out four hits. Guy, Andrews and Matt Owen were the RBI leaders driving in eight runs between them. In the second outing the team paid a visit to Huntersville coming away with a 10-1 victory. The G-Braves recorded 16 hits. Lead-

ing the way at the plate was Easton Payton with a 5-5 night. Tyler Price added three hits and Logan Edgerton and Drew Goodman two a piece for the Post 144-266 team. The starting pitcher, Jacob Goodman, looked good in his four innings of work as he picked up the win. Relief pitching again came through. Nolan Wilson and Adam Andrew finished the game in holding Huntersville at bay. Combined, the pitchers hurled a four hitter and left fourteen Huntersville players returning to the dugout with a strikeout. Head coach Mark King has high hopes for a banner 2015 season. Last year’s team finished runner-ups in the American Legion State Tournament. Barring injuries great things are in store for this year’s edition of the G-Braves. Hopefully area baseball fans will be in attendance as the Braves begin their journey in route to a very successful season of American Legion baseball play.

Gaston Braves player Landon Guy has already gotten a bushel basket of hits and the American Legion baseball season has just gotten underway. Photo by Tommy Bain

American Legion baseball Gaston Braves starter and winner Drew Goodman is seen winding up for a throw in the game against Gastonia. The Braves won 12-4. Photo by Tommy Bain

Kent Hyde appointed athletic director at South Point High School people who do not work South Point High School principal Glynis for the school district. Of Brooks has announced the the 23 applicants, seven appointment of Kent Hyde people were interviewed as the school’s new athbefore Hyde was chosen letic director. He will also for the position. serve as a physical educa“The selection of Kent tion teacher at the school. Hyde as our athletic direcHyde is currently the tor is the right decision for athletic director at HolSouth Point High School,” brook Middle School in stated Brooks. “The inLowell. He will transidividuals interviewed for tion into his new posiour athletic director job tion at South Point after were very qualified, which the school year concludes made the process chalJune 10. lenging.” Hyde has worked as a Brooks added, “Mr. physical education teacher Hyde is a South Point at Holbrook since 2002. Kent Hyde graduate and played footHe became the school’s ball and baseball as a stuathletic director in 2010 and also served as dent here. He cares about South Point High the golf coach in 2014. School and the Belmont community, and he Brooks said the school had 23 people to apply for the athletic director job. The appli- is looking forward to leading our athletics cant pool consisted of employees who cur- program. We are confident that he will do an rently work for Gaston County Schools and excellent job.”

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Jim Secunda (center) was the driving force behind the new basketball court in Crescent Park in East Belmont. He’s seen with other dignitaries at last week’s ribbon cutting.

Kids wasted no time in putting the new basketball court in Crescent Park to use after its official opening last week. City of Belmont photos

New basketball court in Crescent Park open for play After months of planning, fundraising, and construction, the new basketball court at Crescent Park on Catawba Ave. in East Belmont is ready for action. Last Saturday morning the court was officially dedicated with a ribbon cutting. The new set up features six goals on a 50’x96’ concrete slab. The new court will allow players to have games length-wise, or two games at once width-wise. The

project was handled by builder Doug McSpadden. Belmont resident James Secunda was a driving force behind the upgrades and the foundation he and his wife Deborah footed the biggest part of the bill. “I have a late in life passion for basketball and went by Crescent Park every day,” James said. “I noticed kids playing there and the old court’s less than adequate condition so I decided a nice park needed a nice court.”

Above: Kyle Clingerman (red) and Sean Dutton (grey) get ready for action in the Mt Holly Parks and Rec softball game for the coaches of the youth baseball league held recently at Tuckaseege Park. Right: Mt Holly Parks and Rec put together a softball game for the coaches of the youth baseball league on Thursday May 28, 2015 at Tuckaseege Park. In this photo the guys get instructions before starting play. Photos by Gil Aguirre

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South Point’s Garrett Davila, a star on the rise By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

Anyone that has watched South Point’s Garrett Davila pitch this would have to be impressed. For starters, Davila has had a great year pitching. In 2015 he went 8-0 and helped South Point clinch the Big South 2A-3A Conference. As the season wore on striking out opposing batters almost became second nature for the left hander. But that’s not what made Davila’s season special. What made Davila’s season extra special was watching this young man deal with what was going on around him. All year the senior pitcher has been followed by a small army of major league scouts. The scouts, armed with radar guns have been cataloging every pitch the lefty throws. The scouts have come to try to determine one thing. Does the South Point senior pitcher have what it takes to make it in Major League Baseball? With that kind of attention there is bound to be pressure. Davila has handled it all with a quiet confidence. He is enjoying his moment. But he has not let the excitement overwhelm him. Why Davila is so grounded can be traced back to his first memories of baseball. Most kids can’t remember much before their 5th birthday. But that isn’t the case with Garrett. He remembers playing baseball at a very young age. The age of 3 to be precise. Baseball is somewhat of a family affair in the Davila household. “I’ve played since I was 3,” Garret said. “I would wait for my dad to come home from work. I had a glove, and we would go in the back yard. We would throw together.” When the Davlia’s played in the backyard everyone was involved. “My older sister Summer would hit to me,” Garrett recalls. “My dad would work on her hitting.” Garrett is proud of his sister and his young brother Tim. He tells their stories of softball, In the case of Summer and baseball as is the case with Tim as If they were his stories. A sense of family is what keeps Garret from letting the hype of the upcoming Major League Baseball draft go to his head. “It’s exciting,” Garrett gleams. “It’s pretty cool. It’s a blessing to have this attention. I would not have gotten it without the help of my Dad, my coaches and my little brother.” The attention has been pretty intense. Just about every team in major league baseball has reached out to the senior in one way or another. Trying to keep up with who is who can be daunting. But Davila takes it in stride. Some teams have marginal interest. They just talk on the phone or send a scout to check him out. Others it would seem have a spot for him on their draft board. In fact six clubs have asked Garrett to pitch. To date Garret has pitched for, or has been invited to pitch for the Rangers, Braves, Padres, Met’s, Brewers and Royals. Even a pitching work out involves the family. “Tim and Summer have gone with me,” Garrett added.

South Point High’s Garrett Davila winds up in action earlier this year. Photo Courtesy of Aunt Jennifer Kinnett “My dad and step-mom go as well.” Asked if he has a favorite, Garret is quick to reply. “Being from Dallas I would really love to be drafted by the Rangers. But it doesn’t really matter.” The process of getting a player noticed by big league scouts is an effort that usually starts with coaches and in some case parents getting involved. Garrett credits his Dad and South Point’s baseball coach Jason Lineberger with getting him noticed by the majors. “Coach Lineberger and my dad have been e-mailing the scouts.” Garrett said. “They let them know when I pitch.” Davila is very grateful for what his coach has done for him. “Coach Lineberger has been a big help in all of this,” Garrett went on to say. “He has helped me all four years. He has helped me a ton.” With all the attention Garrett gets about the upcoming draft he has not let the fact that he wants an education slip. He plans on attended the University of Tennessee. “I’m going to Tennessee until I get drafted,” Garrett adds. “I want to sign with a team and go to school.” Depending on how the draft goes those priorities may change. But for now it is obvious Garret Davila wants to go to

Mountain Island Charter School recently recognized its Spring 2015 Scholar Athletes Front row kneeling from L to R: Abudu Oluwabunmi, Jackson Little, Kai Hansen, Joey Gibson, Gant Derrick, Evan Normand, Jonathon Broome. Middle row L to R:Matthew Calvello, Matthew Hoover, Zach Green, Chloe Hatzopolous, Ashley Mulloy, Anna Winkler, Carolyn Solarchik, Audrey Solarchik, Madison Baxter. Back row L to R: Jake Hawkins, Kyle Holcomb, Cameron Brown, Gina Perna, Jael Winkler, Connor Derrick, Alex Pompi, Annie Griggs. Not pictured: Hallie Mele, Hailey McGee, Kaitlyn wiltshire, Zahra Bichara, Mckenzie Webster, Jackie Chavez-Cruz, Max Sudderth, Jonah Tincher, Skyrell Ellis, Carson Pledger, Brandom Flom, Michael Spivey. Photo by Bill Ward

school and play baseball. Once again he shows a grounded maturity many his age don’t possess. As for high school baseball Mr. Davila has one more big game. “I’m playing next month,” Garrett added. “I have been asked to pitch for North Carolina at the North Carolina-South Carolina Baseball Challenge.” When Davila talks about his family and his extended baseball family he does so with a sense of humility. He truly is appreciative of what people have done for him. Especially the role his South Point teammates have played this year. “They have done a lot for me that others may not do,” Garrett stated. “They were a huge help. They have gone out of their way making plays. They helped make me look good.” One teammate in particular garners Garrett’s praise, his brother Tim. Tim Davila is South Point’s catcher. And to hear his brother talk you would think Tim is the one about to get drafted. “My little brother is the best teammate I’ve ever had,” Garrett says. “He’s talented; he has a chance to be really good. He has a strong bat, strong arm, and a smooth glove.” So is there any sibling rivalry? Maybe just a little. When asked if he can still “take” his little brother Garret flashes a quick smile and adds, “He’s big, but I can still take him.” Going back to the draft, where will South Point’s super star left hander be drafted? With MLB it is hard to tell. The draft spans 40 rounds as each team tries to stock up for the future. Once the draft starts anything can happen. It is fair to say that he has a shot at being drafted in the top 10 rounds. But no matter what happens it is apparent that Garrett Davila will be prepared. He will take whatever opportunity he gets and he will make the best of it. The 2015 Major League Baseball Draft is being held on June 8th to 10th In Secaucus New Jersey.

Keep water safety in mind this summer By Amy Wadsworth Public Information Coordinator Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties publicinfo@pfclg.com

Summer is a great time to spend outdoors, especially at the beach or lake. It’s important to keep safety in mind, when children are around water. You should always know where your child is at all times. Do not be distracted by phone Amy Wadsworth calls, text messaging, reading or talking to others. Parents should enroll children in swimming lessons at a young age so they can learn to swim. Also, parents should learn CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation), which can restore circulation of oxygen-rich blood to the brain. Without oxygen, permanent brain damage or death can occur in several minutes. Other tips include making sure gates are latched/closed around the pool area and double-checking that the drain cover on a pool is compliant. Candace Hyde, Aquatics Director at the Gaston Family YMCA offers some great tips. “It’s important for parents to re-enforce pool rules with their children and never trust any inflatable flotation device. Inflatable flotation is prone to popping so only use USCG approved flotation,” she said. “The puddle jumpers are USCG approved and are a perfect choice for helping a child get comfortable in the water and ready to swim.” Other tips at the pool/lake: •Always follow the rules at the pool, they help keep you safe. •Wear a lifejacket (US Coast Guard approved) if you do not know how to swim. •Never play in or near water alone. Only go to a pool if a grownup is with you. Want to learn CPR? Contact your local health department, or local American Red Cross chapter that offer courses. For swimming lessons, contact your local parks and recreation department or your local YMCA. On June 18 at 10 a.m. the Central and Stowe branch YMCA’s will host the World’s Largest Swim Lesson. For more information please call Candace Hyde at 704-865-8551. Save the Date: Come see us at our booth at the Apple Festival, Saturday, September 19, 2015, Downtown Lincolnton. Partnership for Children Family Spooktacular, October 31, 2015 Noon to 4 p.m. Vale, NC.

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Gaston Co Schools employees recognized at banquet The Gaston County Schools 2015 School Nutrition Banquet was held Thursday, May 14, at the Gastonia Conference Center. The school nutrition department recognized 10 employees who will be retiring at the end of the school year. Those employees are Viola Brandon, William Huffman, Cecelia Lynn Jones, Kathy Mauney, Mary Mullis, Denise Shuford, Lenore Smith, Debra Townsend, Wanda Whitaker and Jane Williams. Several other employees received “Years of Service” awards: Deborah Angus and Pauline Dockery, 25 years; Ann Dameron, 30 years; and Regina Littlejohn and Wanda Whitaker, 35 years. Also recognized were Peggy Banner, Donna Conner, Angela Patterson and Valerie Walker, who completed training to be certified as managers. Finally, the following schools were recognized for having outstanding A+ sanitation scores: Belmont Central, 99.7; John Chavis Middle, 99.5; Cherryville High, 99.7; East Gaston, 99.6; Forest Heights Elementary, 99.5; Grier Middle, 100; Lowell Elementary, 99.6; Page Primary, 99.7; New Hope Elementary, 99.5; Pinewood Elementary, 99.5; Rankin Elementary, 100; Robinson Elementary, 99.8; South Point High, 99.7; Stuart W. Cramer High, 99.7; and W.A. Bess Elementary, 99.8.

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Great Balloon Race held at New Hope Elementary New Hope Elementary’s recent 2015 Mustang Stampede and Great Balloon Race gave students a chance to learn and have fun while raising money for the school. Sponsored by the New Hope Elementary PTA, the day featured hula hoop contests, corn hole and music leading up to the main event, the balloon release. Tied to each balloon was a postcard with a student’s name and the school address. As the balloons are found and the postcards are sent back to the school, students will make a map showing where they traveled. The student whose balloon travels the farthest will win a prize. Also during the event, the PTA dedicated a new school flagpole to recently retired principal Allen Lewis, who served at New Hope for nine years.

Mountain Island Charter School held its first prom last week. The students got dressed up and had a jolly time. Here are a few of them with a giant prop announcing the “Night in the Spotlight” theme. Photo by Bill Ward

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Banner-News School Happenings North Gaston High School tuba player performs on Carnegie Hall stage

Gaston Christian School held its Class of 2015 graduation on May 22. First row: Amanda Baunach, Emily Wilson, Kristina Bridges, Jamison Brown, Victoria Becker (Valedictorian), Nathan Foxx (Salutatorian), Anna Long, Paige Jones, Brandy Crenshaw, Star Zhang, Grady Pearson. Second row: Shannon Jacobs, Allie Smith, Taylor Bridges, Jena Loftin, Grace Shi, Tiffany Cobb, Katie Cunningham, Mary-Madison Goforth, Sarah Adams, Katelyn Smith, Kayla Rivenbark, Taylor Withers. Third row: Nick Barnhill, Drew Muana, Eric Hardin, Sam Adams, Cullen Beasley, Levi Kettelhut, Will Wang, Thomas Rhom, Parks Keiser, Trey Ballard, Nick Revels, Thomas-Ross Cloer, Nick Nichols, Zack Jackson. Fourth row: Nathan Tian, Jake Wilkinson, Coy Monteith, Stephen Jackson, Ben Hughes, Denver Monteith, Nicolas Robinson, Steven Tate, Brandon Lucas, Davis Barnhill, William Anthony, Landon Guy, Noah Fazenbaker. Not pictured: Josh Friday, Zac Lowman, Madalynn Nance. Gaston Christian School photo

Stuart W. Cramer High School students develop a love for theater arts In three months of preparation for “Tarzan: The Stage Musical,” students at Stuart W. Cramer High School spent countless hours in rehearsal, set preparation and costume design. They designed an elaborate jungle set and built a 1,200-pound tree on stage for the actors to climb in. They transformed 700 to 800 recycled t-shirts into gorilla costumes. They spent three to five hours after school five days a week, rehearsing their lines and getting the sound, lighting and choreography ready for the audience. And along the way to opening night, they built something else: a community and a new Stuart W. Cramer High School theater arts director Chuck Stowe stands in front sense of confidence. of the auditorium stage during a recent rehearsal of “Tarzan: The Stage Musi“You develop a sense of family,” said cal.” He is pictured with Leanna Cook, assistant director and choreographer sophomore Samantha Greene. “You have for “Tarzan,” and Christine Starnes, music director. to put your trust in the other cast members. Gaston Schools photo You’re working hard together. It’s a huge feeling of accomplishment, bringing someteaching model,” Stowe said. “He would bring in professionthing like this to an audience.” als to teach the students, let them work with the professional This is what theater arts teacher Chuck Stowe has been as they learn, and then let the students take over.” helping students learn over his nine years of teaching in GasFor “Tarzan,” students took leadership roles as stage manton County Schools. More than just teaching the technical as- ager, backstage supervisor and booth supervisor, and even as pects of acting and theater production, he helps empower his costumer. The elaborate gorilla costumes were designed by students to learn and develop skills on their own and to create student Christy Ace, who spent more than a year mentoring a team working together for a bigger purpose. under a professional costumer. “Tarzan,” which was nominated for the prestigious Blumey “It’s important for me to give them these skills. It just Awards program, is the most recent of many quality theater opens the doors for the students,” Stowe said. productions Stowe has led, first at Ashbrook, then South Point Gracie Mincey, a 2014 South Point graduate, can attest to and now at Stuart W. Cramer High School. A 1975 South Point graduate, Stowe spent years in pro- this. Now a student at Western Carolina University, Mincey fessional theater and teaching at the college level before re- beat out upperclassmen to earn a job in the university’s scene turning to Gaston County Schools. In the years since, he has shop. This, she explained, was because of what she learned helped students develop a love for theater by giving them the from Stowe. chance to learn from professionals and reach beyond their “He taught me the basics of carpentry,” she said. “He also comfort zone. let me stage manage my junior year of high school, which was “He tries to motivate and stretch the students into areas a big deal for me.” they didn’t feel like they could go,” said Stuart W. Cramer Other teachers see the impact Stowe’s leadership has for principal Audrey Devine. “He also helps students want to the students. come to school. They find that theater is their niche. Once “All of his shows are spectacular,” said Vanessa Griffiths, they become a part of the program, they become a part of school library media coordinator at Stuart W. Cramer. “My something bigger than them, and they work as a team.” favorite part of his productions is when I get to see our stuSophomore Ethan Phillips described the experience. dents afterward. They are so filled with joy and accomplish“Mr. Stowe has taught me to come out of my shell,” he said. “There are very few things like performing on a stage. ment and take pride in the work they’ve done.” That sense of empowerment is the goal, Stowe explained. There is no such thing as halfway -- you have to go all the “I want them to enjoy the sense of family, the sense of way.” community, the connection. I push my students to be profesStowe explained that he developed his teaching methods from what he learned as a student at South Point High School sional, but also try to keep it fun,” he said. The reward he gets for his work, he added, is “watching under teacher Bob Greene. “His model of empowering students is what inspired my them learn to love it as much as I do.”

Although he’s only a sophomore at North Gaston High School, Jaydan Hush has already performed at one of the most prestigious concert venues in the world. Earlier this year, Hush was selected for the 2015 High School Jaydan Hush Honors Performance Series, an internationally competitive music program that brings the best high school musicians to New York City. The students participate in workshops to practice and develop their skills and then perform before an audience at Carnegie Hall. Of the thousands of students who auditioned for the Honors Series, there was only one spot for a tuba player in the Honors Orchestra -- and that went to Hush. “I was shocked to make the orchestra; there’s only one tuba player from the whole country,” he said. Hush has come a long way since he picked up the tuba only two and a half years ago in seventh grade band. “I love music,” Hush said, explaining that his interest in music and musical theater began in middle school. He has been playing and performing for several years, including at his church, Pleasant Ridge AME Zion, where he is part of the band and choir. At North Gaston, Hush has continued to develop his music skills. Not only is he a tuba player for the symphonic and marching bands, he also participates in the chamber choir and drama club. His awards so far include Musician of the Year and Band Freshman of the Year. “Jaydan is an excellent student and a great example of why I feel arts education is a vital part of a well-rounded education,” said Judy Moore, North Gaston principal. “We are so proud of his accomplishments and the manner that he represented both North Gaston High School and Gaston County Schools.” Hush said he has learned a lot and received great support from North Gaston band teacher Tim Reed, who nominated him for the Honors Performance Series. “Mr. Reed is a great teacher,” Hush said. He said the experience in New York City was unforgettable. The orchestra spent eight hours a day rehearsing their two performance pieces, Mahler’s First Symphony finale and the West Side Story overture. When he had time off, he was able to see the city and get to know other high school musicians, which he said was the highlight of the weekend. “What I enjoyed most were the friendships I made,” he said, including meeting students from Nevada, Texas and Alaska. Hush also had the opportunity to watch a performance on Broadway, which has always been a dream. He said he would love to become a composer and write for Broadway musicals. In the meantime, Hush continues to develop his talent. Recently, he was a part of North Gaston’s spring musical, “Hairspray.” Hush said his involvement in the school’s music program is helping him learn more than how to play the tuba. “I really like the leadership aspect,” said Hush, who is on the marching band’s leadership crew. “It helps not just with band, but with life. I really like the connection with the band students too -- to be part of a family that shares your interest and passion.”

Local residents receive degrees Local residents graduated from Clemson University May 8, 2015, in commencement ceremonies. They are: Jordon Anthony Stowe Gilmore of Belmont, who graduated with a Doctorate in Bioengineering; Erica Michelle Marquard of Dallas, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Chelsea Elizabeth Campbell of Gastonia, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Animal and Veterinary Sciences; Mary Leslie Miller of Gastonia, who graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education; Maria F. Rodriguez of Gastonia, who graduated with a Master of Education in Counselor Education; Phong Trieu Vo of Gastonia, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. They were among nearly 3,000 students who received degrees at three ceremonies.

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PROPERTY CLEAN-UP AND LANDSCAPING. Remove limbs and debris, trim shrubs, spread mulch and gravel, clean gutters and more. Years of experience in Rutherford and Cleveland County. Robert 704-284-8170. I WILL PAINT BARNS. 704-2848170. SWIMMING POOLS, PUMPS, filters, liners, chemicals, inground & above ground supplies. Serving the area for 40 years. KM POOLS, 704-739-1711.

Campers CAMPING, RV SPACES, TENT, Rental Units. 2015 Seasonal Sites available. Scenic Ridge Country Campground. 704-4350938, Cherryville. 2008 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER, 35H, loaded. 8.1 Workhorse with Allison transmission. In storage under roof in Spindale since purchased new. Under 5K miles. 1.5 bath. $68,500 firm. 828-2861471. 2009 SALEM LE BUNKHOUSE sleeps 7, 4550 dry weight, 27ft, call 704-692-7521 for pics and details, $9500. 704-692-7521. WANT TO BUY: Pop-Up Campers. Call 828-429-3935. 2013 FLAGSTAFF High Wall Popup Camper. MDL# HW27SC, sleeps 6, heat, air, refrigerator, stove, microwave, bath & other features, used twice, like new, $12,250. Must call for appointment to see. 828-919-1950.

Farm & Garden GRASS/HAY, 3-6 ACRES, GOLDEN VALLEY. U cut/bail/ haul, $1-$1.50 per sb. 828-2471250. 8N FORD TRACTOR AND SNAPPER Lawnmower for sale. 704-472-8848. PINE SHAVINGS, 18 yds $180, pickup truck filled $20, trailers filled, call for price. Pine sawdust 18 yds $175. 828-443-0534. NEED SOMEONE TO CUT 10 ACRE pasture for hay. 704-4806437.

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COMMERCIAL BOBCAT, Zero BLACK BUTLER’S PANTRY, turn mower. 217 hrs. $3500 firm. beautiful piece, large storage base, mirror back, glass front, 2/ 980-295-0255. wine racks & shelves, pd. $1500, COMBO SMITH CROSSOVER will sell, $700. Call 864-384cable rack, incline bench/leg ex6367. CAN BE SEEN LOCAL. tension, two Olympic & one curling bars, 300lbs weight, curling STORAGE UNIT CONTENT bench, weight tree & 20-120lbs SALE Household items, couch, kitchen table, power block selectorized dumb- washer/dryer, odds/ends. Call with offer. 704bells, $700. 1-704-750-6154. 718-4638, Granny’s Storage, 2005 VISION, 250cc, $1200. Kings Mtn. Hwy. 828-289-3111. Ask for Leroy. PRO FORM CROSSWALK RASCAL 600T, Electric Mobility, TREADMILL 395 model, cush$500. 828-453-0828. STEYR, ion pad, $250. Eclipse Elliptical MANNLICHER M95 RIFLE, Machine, $100. Weight bench, $150. Econ MP45 assault pistol, like new, $75 or will take $400 for (Pro Ban), 3-25, 5-10 round clips, all 704-691-4553. (permit), $650. 828-453-0828. TIFFANY STYLE MARQUIS USED BAGGER OFF MTD SHAPED Engagement ring, YARD MACHINE. Originally sold (.72 carats), with sapphire & diafor $300, selling for $100. Like mond enhancer, 14k yellow gold. new condition. Will fit most mod- Bands available also. Pics and els. 704-692-9927. appraisal available, $2500 obo. POOL CLOSED. STILL HAVE 8’ 704-473-9432.

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PITCHING MACHINE: Atec/ Wilson Hitting Streak Pitching Machine, good condition, up to 60 mph fastballs, change-ups, curves, sliders more, $175. 704692-0919.

1993 HARLEY DAVIDSON Fat Boy. 30K miles. Exc cond. Lots of extra chrome. $6800. 704473-7625

MALE DONKEY for sale. 3 years old, runs with cattle for coyote prevention, $150. 828-429-3100. STRAW BLOWER for grass sowing, like new condition, gas powered, Honda engine, $2500. 828-429-3100. (4) METAL DOG CAGES - large, medium & small. Plastic dog totes, Chop saw, Troy-Bilt Tiller, 4HP Mercury boat motor, 2 squirrel cages, antique dresser, short ladders, Sheetrock lifter, 2 bird houses, learner guitar, 900 watt convertor, folding tables, electric hedge trimmer, 2 small battery chargers. 828-248-1145.

7 FT. TRACTOR 3 Point Hitch Rock Rake, like new, $385. 828429-3100. dive plus base, ladder & 35’ vac- FRIGIDAIRE GAS STOVE. LITTLE TIKES LIGHTNING McQueen Bed & Mattress. Red uum hose, (in box). Buy one or all Brand New! Black & stainless, ROTARY TILLER, just under 5ft. $100 firm. Call 704-297-9005. w/emblems & wheels. Slightly Northern Tool brand, good condi- at a great price. 704-739-3950. tion. $575 OBO. Ellenboro. 828- HEAVY DUTY PALLETS, wood- GOLF CARE, 2007 E-Z GO used, $50. ($329 new w/o mat447-5297 or 828-453-8551 . en, asking $6 each. 704-477- Shuttle TxT 2+2. New Trojan tress). 407-760-9817. batteries, June 2014. Added rear HUSQVARNA ZERO TURN ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE, $10 3850 per bale. 828-245-9247 or 828- FOLDING GLASS DOORS, $70. mirror bar. $2100. 704-692-0902. Mower, 26 HP, 54 inch cut, very 429-4323. Utility Trailer, all metal 4x6, 17” LIVING ROOM SUITE, 2 end ta- low miles, like new, $2200. 828deep, single axle, good tires, load bles, coffee table & display table 286-3077. springs, like new, $700. Fertilizer for sale. Paid $1200, 2 years old, Farm & Heavy GRAVELY 16HP ZERO TURN, distributor, 3pt. hitch, $400. 704- $500. 704-300-2273. 48” cut, low low miles, one ownEquipment 482-2912. 1994 TOYOTO PASCO 2 door, er. Also, new leaf vacuum. Pair COUNTY LINE TIMBER IS BUY- STRAPLESS WHITE BALL parts only! 704-481-1737. $3000. Mower only $1000. 828ING Hardwood & Pine Timber, 8 GOWN wedding dress, $400. KENMORE WASHER, 90 Plus 286-3077. acres or more. Also, Pine Thin- Lots of baby boy stuff, barely Series, Super ca-acity, Quiet Pak ning. Over 25 years experience. used. Call for details. 828-447- Plus, white, heavy duty. Good Motorcycles 7122. 828-289-0742, 828-248-3659. cond, $150. 704-472-0008. 400 JOHN DEERE, gas, blade on 1640 OCEAN LAKES beach HUSQVARNA GTH2654 GAR- 2002 883 HARLEY SPORTfront, turning plow, 4 ft tiller, with bungalow, 2BR, 1BA, new = roof, DEN TRACTOR MOWER, B&S STER, pearl white. 1 owner, 782 new tines, $3800. 828-748-3618. HVAC, HW heater, laminate floor, ELS 25hp, V-twin engine, 54” miles. Fully serviced. Ready to FORD JUBILEE Turning Plow furnished. $79,900. 704-477- deck, Hydrostatic drive, excellent ride. Like new. 704-460-7219, condition, $1150. 704-472-7246. after 5pm. Serious Inquiries only! and Ripper, $4300 for all. 828- 2654. 748-3618.

For Rent MOBILE HOME FOR RENT in Waco area. No pets. 704-4358103. 2&3 BR APARTMENTS available now! Stove & refrig furnished, W/D hookups. Rent based on income. EHO. Shelby. 704-4871114. MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT in Kings Mtn and Crouse. 2 & 3BR, references and deposit required. No pets. 704-284-0033. 2BR, 2BA MOBILE HOME, nice and open inside! Near Moss Lake, rent to own for $445 mo and own in only 4.5 yrs. Pets ok. 980-939-6633 x4.

(2) 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Softail, extra chrome, see to appreciate! Must sell. (1) $9000. (1) $8500 OBO. 828-9801722.

Pets/Livestok BEAUTIFUL GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. CKC Registered. Male & female available. Bred for family companionship & protection. Both parents on site. Call 704-300-0207. LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Pure Breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704-5381199 or 704-600-7847. PASTURE BOARDING with run in sheds. No climb horse fencing, excellent care. $125 month per horse, call 704-466-1521. 2 REGISTERED PAINT HORSES for sale. Black and white mare and bald face paint gelding. Very good trail horses, loads, stands for farrier, will go anywhere. Must Sell. Call or text 704-689-4790. BEAUTIFUL MALE HUSKY available for stud service. Colors are grey & white w/wolf brown trim. For more info, call 704-2595052. FREE TO GOOD HOME, 1 year old male guinea pig, custom cage & all accessories, 704-4704057, 10am-6pm. FREE CAT & 6 KITTENS need a good home. Call 704-434-6968, leave message if no answer.

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BB&T Lighthouse Volunteers Make A Difference At Holy Angels Members of the BB&T Insurance Services Technology department (in Charlotte) recently visited Holy Angels new program, Life Choices ready to help out with the horticulture program. The afternoon was spent hauling and filling raised garden beds with dirt and planting rows of vegetables and flowers alongside the participants of the Life Choices program. According to Regina Moody, Holy Angels President/CEO, “This is a wonderful way to share Holy Angels mission. Our Life Choices participants will now have the chance to try their hands at gardening and caring for the plants.” Edward Jones, who assisted with the coordination of the event at BB&T, stated, “This gives us a great opportunity to make a difference and help those who need it throughout the community. We wanted to work with Holy Angels because of the extraordinary work they do, and we are proud to team up with them and help in any way we can. The lighthouse symbolizes sharing the light.” They not only enjoy being out in the community - but they really enjoy getting to know the people who benefit from their volunteer service. As part of the project, BB&T funded one of the raised beds.

Thirty-four students from St. Michael’s Catholic School and Sacred Heart in Salisbury visited the Mercy Heritage Center in Belmont recently. Sr. Paula Diann Marlin portrays Civil War era Sr. Augustine MacKenna with St. Michael students.

Photo furnished BB&T’s company-wide service effort has celebrated seven years of making a positive difference in the community. The BB&T Lighthouse Project, held May and June of each year, gives their staff the opportunity to put the BB&T mission into action, doing their part to improve the communities we serve. Holy Angels was founded in 1955 by the Sisters of Mercy beginning a much needed specialized service for children with delicate medical conditions from throughout the state of North Carolina. The private, nonprofit corporation located in Belmont, NC, provides residential services and innovative programs for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities with delicate medical conditions.

St. Michael students with re-enactor Rex Hovey, surgeon for the 13th North Carolina Infantry Regiment listens to a question. Photos furnished

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