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Cecil Duckworth of Belmont earned Purple Heart during Korean War

From Ground Zero to Belmont PD

By Alan Hodge

At times everyone comes to a point it their lives where they ask themselves, "How did I get where I am?"

In the case of Belmont police officer Anthony Anderson the answer is a little complicated.

Anderson was born in Alabama. At the age of 5 his family decided to make a move to New York City. As a young man Anthony grew up in Queens and the Bronx. He graduated from Evander Childs Sgt. Anthony Anderson stands next High School graduating to the Red Sea while serving with the Multi-National Peacekeeping in 1997.

Even as a young man Force & Observers in Sinai Egypt Anderson had a strong in 2011.

Photo provided by John Wilson sense of community. He had a desire to serve. He wanted to do something that mattered. In 1999 Anderson put that sense of community to the test. He enlisted in the New York National Guard.

Anderson attended Basic/Infantry Training at Fort Benning Georgia. At Benning he went thorough the rite of passage every infantryman goes through. A grueling 16 week program that taught him the basic skills needed to be a soldier.

After graduating in 2000, Anderson headed back to NY. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion of the 150th Infantry.

The 150th was located in mid-town Manhattan.

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“I walked into the Korea War and walked out.”

That simple phrase by Belmont's 84-year-old Cecil Duckworth belies the service he gave and the hardships, including serious wounds, he endured during that conflict long ago and far away.

The Korean War, also known as the Korean Conflict or the Forgotten War, began 65 years ago this very month. It was a war between North and South Korea, in which a United Nations force led by the US fought for the South, and China fought for the North, which was also assisted by the Soviet Union. The war arose from the division of Korea at the end of World War II and from the global tensions of the Cold War that developed immediately afterward.

After the first two months of the conflict, South Korean forces were on the point of defeat, forced back to the Pusan Perimeter. However, an amphibious UN counter-offensive was launched at Inchon, and cut off many of the North Korean attackers. Those that escaped envelopment and capture were rapidly forced back north all the way to the border with China at the Yalu River, or into the mountainous interior. At this point, in October 1950, Chinese forces crossed the Yalu and entered the war. Chinese intervention triggered a retreat of UN forces which continued until mid-1951. After these dramatic reversals of fortune, which saw Seoul change hands four times, the last two years of conflict became a war of attrition, with the front line close to the 38th parallel.

The fighting ended on 27 July 1953, when an armistice was signed. The agreement created the Korean DMZ to separate North and South Korea, and allowed the return of prisoners.

But before that fighting ended, Duckworth would find himself in the thick of it.

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U.S. Army veteran Cecil Duckworth, 84, of Belmont is seen pointing to a photo in a book about the Korean War that shows a hospital rail car of the type he spent nearly a month in after being wounded by a mine.

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Elsie Grier to be honored at Juneteenth event

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One of Belmont's most pioneering, persevering, and personable people, the late Miss Elsie Greer, will be posthumously honored June 27 in Stowe Park during the annual Juneteenth celebration.

The Stowe Park pavilion was built several years ago by students from South Point High and was named for Grier, but a formal dedication never held. That situation will be rectified on the 27th.

Grier (1917-2010), was born in Gaston County and graduated from Reid High, the school where local African-American students went. She also attended Barber Scotia College and Johnson C. Smith University where she graduated Cum Laude. She pursued graduate studies at Columbia University, New York, and studied Media/Library Science at Appala-

chian State University. Grier's 30-year career included time as a teacher, librarian, and basketball coach. Known as “Ms. Elsie”, Grier was also a dedicated public servant. She served on the Belmont City Council from 1985 to 1997.

She was also mayor Pro Tem for four years and is remembered as a visionary who cared for all citizens.

Grier advocated for Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday to be a paid holiday for fulltime City of Belmont employees and it was approved on August 2, 1992. Grier was also active in the Main St. Revitalization Program that saw downtown Belmont transformed into its current charming persona.

Grier was a founding member of the Gaston County Organization for Community Concerns, Inc., and Key to Miracles Senior Citizens Group

of Gaston County. She was an active member of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church for over 70 years where she served as Young Adult Sunday School teacher and director of Chritian Education. In 1954, she organized and was a charter member of Gaston County Baptist Association along with her mother Jane DavisGrier and sister Marie Briggs.

Grier was the recipient of many awards including the North Carolina Human Relations Commission Citizen's Award, the Family Advocate of the Year Award, the Gaston County Baptist Association Award, the Humanitarian Award, and the Gaston County Concerned Citizen's Award. She was also one of the first inductees and recipients of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Award.

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DUCKWORTH A native of Bryson City who has lived in the same house on Brown Dr. for half a century with his wife of 60 years Martha, Duckworth joined the U.S. Army at age 18 just as the Korean war broke out.

“They sent us on a plane to Washington State, then to Alaska, then to Tokyo, and on to Korea,” Duckworth said.

“It was a long ways.”

Once in Korean, a place Duckworth called “cold as ice”, he set about his duties as a combat engineer doing jobs such as laying mines and digging up ones that the enemy had planted. It was dangerous work.

“The guy who was driving the truck with our equipment on it backed over a North Korean mine and got blown up,” Duckworth said. “I was not in the truck but about 50 feet away when it happened.

I don't know why I wasn't killed too.”

Duckworth's brush with death came a little later.

“I was carrying water in buckets to soldiers laying mines in a field,” Duckworth said. “I picked up a bucket and it exploded. I was wounded from head to foot.”

Duckworth thinks the explosion was caused by a type of small mine the North Koreans and Chinese had that could be placed most anywhere like a booby trap. He believes one was under the bucket and when he lifted it the thing went off.

“I was in a South Korean hospital rail car for 28 days,” he said. “I had skin grafts and all sorts of treatment. They fixed me up and I went back to the front laying mines.”

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This picture shows Purple Heart veteran Cecil Duckworth in his uniform during the Korean War. Photo courtesy Cecile Duckworth Duckworth received the Purple Heart for his wounds.

One of the battle locations Duckworth recalled having served in Korea had an ominous name.

“We were near a place called Death Valley because of all the fighting that took place there,” he recalled. “It was cold all the time.”

When it all was over, Duckworth had spent 368 days in Korea.

After his stint in Korea,

Duckworth returned to the U.S. on a rickety troop ship and spent the rest of his military service at posts in places like Colorado. He came to Belmont and worked at several textile mills including Sterling, Climax, and Superior Yarn in Mount Holly.

As for his take on the Forgotten War, here's what Duckworth had to say.

'It wasn't a long war, but it was a heck of a one.”

The City of Mount Holly hosted a group of students from The United Arab Emirates at the Municipal Complex Wednesday May 27, 2015. These students are currently enrolled in a Graduate Degree program at Western Kentucky University. The students were escorted by Shannon K. Vaughan, Ph.D., MPA. The group engaged in a discussion of the judicial process, local government, and private industry/economic development. This discussion was led by elected officials, public administrators, and business leaders. The agenda for the event included: Greeting by Danny Jackson, Mount Holly City Manager; Discussion of the Judicial Process Local law enforcement: Chief Don Roper; Prosecution and the criminal justice system, civil process, jail, Sheriff Alan Cloninger; US legal system and state courts, District Court Judge Pennie M. Thrower; Discussion of local government Local Governance; Mayor Bryan Hough, City of Mount Holly; Overview of local government financing, Jamie Guffey, Assistant City Manager; Infrastructure Miles Braswell, Streets and Solid Waste Director Dave Johnson, City Engineer, Utilities Director; Fire/EMS Chief Ryan Baker, Mount Holly Fire and Rescue; Discussion of private industry and economic development; Julie Roper, External Relations Manager, PSNC Energy.

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Lists of accolades and accomplishments are one thing, but Grier's impact on folks she knew personally really reveal her personality.

Rebecca Brown, 83, of Belmont still attends Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist.

“I knew her all my life,” Brown said. “My momma let her name me. Elsie was a mentor and starting guiding me when I was young.

She was smart, respectful, and always doing for others.”

Another Mt. Pleasant member who grew up under Grier's wing is Denese Friday.

'She was very humble but also high-spir-

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ited and said what was on her mind,” Friday recalled. “She loved her church and even when she didn't feel good would come if she could.”

Billy Joye was mayor of Belmont during the same time Grier was on the city council.

“To me, she was the epitome of what a council member should be,” Joye said. “She was intelligent, hardworking, and cared about all the people of Belmont. It's the right thing to honor her.”

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ANDERSON On the morning of September 11, 2001 Anderson was living in Port Chester NY. Port Chester is a village of 29,000 located about 20 miles North East of New York City.

Anderson woke up like most Americans did on the US east coast. To a bright sunny day with few clouds in the sky. Little did he know that he would soon be putting his newly acquired skills to use.

Anderson learned of the 9-11 attack like many of his fellow Americans. "I was at home when the news came on," Anderson said. "I saw the attack on TV." Within hours of the first plane hitting the North tower Anderson received the phone call.

He was going to downtown Manhattan.

"We were activated by 10 AM," Anderson recalled. "We were told to make our way to the armory which was in Manhattan." Once at the armory Specialist Anderson and his fellow soldiers gathered and prepared to head to lower Manhattan."When we got to the armory we made sure where the guys were," Anderson said. "We started to prep to go there. Once we got green status we headed down."

The 150th Infantry was located in midtown Manhattan. But due to the attacks the city of over 8 million people was totally shut down. New York was in a state of panic and disbelief. It would take the soldiers of Bravo Company almost 2 hours to travel the 3.5 miles to their first assignment,

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perimeter security on Canal St. Anderson arrived on the scene of Americas worst terrorist attack less then 8 hours after the first plane hit.

"Our job was to block off lower Manhattan, "Anderson stated. "We needed to keep people out. " Anderson quietly recalled his first impressions."There was smoke and ash in the air," He recalled. "There was haze on the ground." Anderson stood at his post for 6 hours keeping people from entering the area where a few hours before the World Trade Center stood. Around 3 AM Bravo Company received word to move down to the site that would son be referred to as Ground Zero.

"It looked like a movie set," Anderson sad. "There was some lighting set up. NY Fire Department and FEMA were there. I don't think anyone comprehended what was going on due to the size of the event."

Specialist Anderson had been up for more than 24 hours before he got his first break. Anderson and the men of 1/150th would spend 2 weeks at Ground Zero. "We provided inner perimeter security," Anderson added.

"We would work 12 to 16 hour shifts."

The carnage and destruction was on a massive scale.

The mangled debris covered 16 acres. In all, seven building were destroyed, including the Twin Towers. By the time Anderson and his fellow soldiers got on site there was no chance anyone who was under the rubble would come

out alive. In all over 2,600 people died in the attack on the towers.

"While we were there no survivors were ever found." Anderson sadly recalled. Of all the things he saw while he was in NY those weeks one moment sticks with Anderson the most."We were ordered to go over to the Hilton across the street," Anderson recalls. "While we were there we went up to the second floor." Once on the second floor the soldiers came to the hotel cafeteria.

"People were eating breakfast when the attack occurred," Anderson said. "We found silverware and food on the table. It was like a moment frozen in time. It was all covered in ash." At the end of their two weeks Anderson's unit was moved over to provide security assistance at John F. Kennedy Airport.

With his work in New York City complete Anderson and his unit received a small break. They went back to training and general weekend drills. the return to normalcy was short lived. Anderson's military journey was far from over.

In 2003 Specialist Anderson deployed to Iraq as part of 2nd Battalion 108th Infantry in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. "When we got there we stayed in Kuwait for a week," Anderson recalled. "Then we went by convoy through the center of Iraq." When Anderson arrived the battle for Iraq was still raging. This tour of duty was going to be a combat tour for the young Specialist. Anderson and his unit would spend 16 months at Forward Operating Base (FOB)

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Orion.

While at FOB Orion the soldiers of the 150th would conduct combat operations north of Baghdad fighting insurgents that were attempting to destroy the country. The conditions were harsh.

Anderson and his fellow soldiers witnessed first hand the horrors of war. "While there we did combat patrols and FOB security." Anderson said.

Anderson made it home from Iraq on New Years Day 2005. His tour made him look at the USA in a different light."It's tough being away from home," Anderson added. "It made me appreciative of what we have. It also helped make me who I am."

In 2005 Anderson moved to NC. He transferred to the North Carolina Guard. With a stint at Ground Zero and a combat tour in Iraq under his belt Anderson had a colorful and exciting military career to that point. For many that should have been enough. But the army needed yet one more tour.

"I changed my MOS," Anderson stated. "I was in an artillery unit doing counter battery fire. We handled incoming mortar and artillery attacks."

By the time Anderson had left Iraq in 2005 a lot had changed.

The US military had been gaining ground in helping the new Iraqi government gain it's footing. Anderson found that the changes in the country had been dramatic.

"Things were substantially better," Anderson. "It was leaps and bounds better. There was infrastructure improvements. The government was better." Every day comforts that most Americans take for granted were finally

being taken care of for the Iraqi people. "Sanitation and electricity was being restored," Anderson said. "The threat of violence was a lot lower."

In his first tour Anderson was fighting. The second tour was not as eventful for Anderson. Sgt. Anderson had a chance to interact with the people. He could see that the sacrifices of his first tour had bore some fruit. Things in Iraq were getting better. Anderson came home in 2009. But he wasn't done serving just yet.

In 2011 Sgt. Anderson volunteered to go to Egypt to serve in the Multi-National Peacekeeping Force & Observers (MNF). The MNF is a multination force set up as a result of the 1978 Camp David Accords. The Camp David Accords resulted in long time enemies Egypt and Israel making peace. The agreement called for a neutral military force to be set up as a buffer in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula along the Red sea. "It was awesome," Anderson beamed. "I got to interact with troops from Egypt, Hungary, France, Fiji, Italy and Columbia. I also had a chance to go to Israel."

After coming back from Egypt, Anderson set his sights on service closer to home. He decided he wanted to be a police officer. He soon enrolled in Gaston College's Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLET) " I went to BLET in 2014," Anderson said. " I always wanted to serve. I wanted a career outside of the Army. I really enjoy interacting with people."

Anderson went through the employment background process and was offered a job with Bel-

mont PD. He was sworn in last summer. He is just now finishing up his rookie year. His impressions of what law enforcement actually turned out to be are telling. "It's not what I thought it would be," Anderson laughed.

"I thought it would be running around chasing bad guys. Like in an episode of COPS." As a new officer Anderson learned that being a policeman required him to deal with all types of situations and people. "In some situations like domestics, it's like being a parent," Anderson added. "You have to try to work people's problems out." Officer Anderson is all about helping people. " I have a strong sense of community, it's what I'm built for." "It's rewarding," Anderson said. "Sometimes problems are like puzzles. I like putting together the pieces. I really like dealing with people. I like helping people."

Anderson is happy to be in Belmont. He thinks his experiences give him a unique perspective of the world. He tries to apply everything he has learned into his job as an officer. Anderson has seen a lot. He has experienced things most people will only read about or see in a movie. The married father of two beams when he talks about his wife Dallas, and his two sons, Gabriel and Matthew. Anderson looks at his experiences as a true plus in his life.

"I have no regrets," Anderson said. "I love every minute of it.

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The watermelon that united the world

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high dollar kite up and stormed off the sands.

Well we went to S. Myrtle Beach a couple of weeks ago for some much needed rest but you know Later that night, some folks were flying kites how that goes. We usually go in the off season but that had lights on them and that was really cool Sharon's vacation schedule dictated we make our because they looked like flying saucers. sojourn the weekend after Bike Week. I knew betOn the Saturday of our trip an act of great kindter than to book a room during that period because ness and symbolism took place around the hotel once a long, long, time ago we found ourselves at the pool. A guy and several of his friends had taken beach literally trapped in our room due to the masup their places on lounge chairs and by and by he sive amount of motorsickle riders carousing in the hotel parking lot and the next morning I looked out went somewhere or another and came back with the door and the sidewalk was heaped with beer cans a huge watermelon and a knife. Also enjoying Alan Hodge about knee-deep but that's another story. the pool were a number of Hispanic and AfricanThis trip the weather was gorgeous and the sands Banner-News Editor American kids who were splishing and splashing and hotel pool area was swarming with human beings. and having a big time but as soon as they spotted the wasI used to be heavily involved in bird watching (my Audubon sermelon, it was as if they had seen a vision of heaven. Their field guide has well over 100 species I have observed listed in eyes were fixed on the melon's green, white and ruby red deliit), but human beings are fun to watch too.

The beach is where a lot of folks let it all hang out- literally ciousness. They were no doubt salivating like Pavlov's pooch, as well as figuratively. I am thinking that they are thinking no they were licking their lips, they could only imagine what that one from their church or office is observing their behavior or sweet goodness tasted like as the melon-owner and his pals attire (or lack of it) and so they go what is commonly called plunged their lips and teeth in it and wiped the sticky juice off “hawg wild” and display their wares for all to see like it or not.

As some of you know, the largest muscle on the human with the back of their hands.

But wait! body is called the gluteus maximus. However, at the beach I The melon-man saw the kids. His heart strings were tugged. observed a new version of this flesh I have named the gluteus giganticus. On a good many gentlemen I observed the result He took a big portion of the melon and with the knife slowly of years of barley pop consumption and I named that muscle cut wedges out of it. He motioned for the kids to come over. group the abdominus protrudius. I saw one feller whose ab- They approached cautiously at first, then rushed forward as dominus protrudius was of such bulk that the top of it was one. The melon-man handed each kid a chunk o melon and sunburned and bottom as white as snow due to the shadow he they proceeded to eat on it like a hungry lion giving a t-bone had cast upon himself.

Besides cavorting in the surf and lying supine upon the steak fits. One kid stood next to the pool fence spitting seeds sands, folks seek out other forms of amusement at the beach. between the slats. A girl got a piece of the melon with rind atOne guy I spotted had bought himself an elaborate kite rig. tached. She gouged out the succulent red melon meat with her It had five diamond shaped kites all strung together the idea bare hands and popped the goodie into her lips. being to out-kite the other kiters. Well, the wanna be kite flier One by one as the kids polished of their portions, they took to the beach at low tide to launch the aerial contraption jumped back in the pool doubly full of glee. and for the next twenty minutes or so tried time and again to After it was all over with, it occurred to me that perhaps a get it airborne. There was a nice breeze blowing in off the sea cure for the world's problems might be found in watermelon. and several people were flying simpler kites that were dancing Well, that's the story of our beach trip where I saw plenty in the sky in gay fashion but King Kite Man could not get his up no matter what. Finally, he lost his cool and gathered the and learned even more.

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Sadly, too many Americans are growing up without the presence of a father. According to the U.S. Census Bureau 24 million children live in biological-absent father homes.

The positive impacts of having dad around are numerous such as better social-emotional and academic functioning and fewer behavioral problems. Children in father-absent homes are almost four times more likely to be poor. In 2011, 12 percent of children in married-couple families were living in poverty, compared to 44 percent of children in mother-only families.

Youths in father-absent households had significantly higher odds of incarceration than those in mother-father families. Youths who never had a father in the household experienced the highest odds.

A study using data from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study revealed that in many cases the absence of a biological father contributes to increased risk of child maltreatment. The results suggest that Child Protective Services agencies have some justification in viewing the presence of a social father as increasing children's risk of abuse and neglect. It is believed that in families with a non-biological father figure, there is a higher risk of abuse and neglect to children, despite the social father living in the household or only dating mother.

Other problems such as drug and alcohol abuse,

childhood obesity and struggling with Education are also associated statistically with children who live in father-absent homes.

Obviously there are cases where children have done very well. Statistically it has not been the norm.

I'm glad mom and dad didn't abort me and I'm glad they stayed together. Looking back I know it took both of them working very hard to raise five children.

My dad was not perfect but there are many good things I can say about him. I wish he were still alive so I could say, "Happy Father's Day." I have had a lot of good mentors over the years.

Mentors can do and be a lot.

However, it's tough to replace a father.

One of my sons has been with me the last few days.

We've been on the basketball court a few times.

We've sat on the back porch and chatted late at night. As always we have shared a lot of meals and spent time hanging out. On Father's Day he will head out to his next military assignment.

We will stand in the airport and hug farewell. I will tell him I am so proud of him and love him. I will wave goodbye until he disappears on the other side of the security gate. I will then call my other military son to tell him essentially the same thing.

Be quick on the visits and the telephone this Father's Day. Regardless if you are the child or parent, the present is what we have and absence must be a thing of the past.

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Belmont trolley presentation

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Here's the actual 1913 J.G. Brill trolley that will likely be coming to Belmont for operation on the railroad tracks between downtown and Belmont Abbey College. The car is currently in a museum in Canada.

Photo courtesy Belmont Trolley Inc.

The topic of a trolley coming to Belmont titillated a crowd of folks who gathered last Thursday at 10 Catawba St. for a presentation and Q&A session on the subject. Over 100 citizens sipped Rivermen brew and mingled with officials from Belmont Trolley, Inc., the City of Belmont, NCDOT Rail Division, Charlotte Trolley, and Iowa Pacific Holdings/Piedmont Railway.

Most seemed pleased to learn that plans for an electric trolley based in downtown Belmont with a route back and forth

between a station behind the General Store and the Belmont Abbey campus is moving forward.

But first a bit of background.

The history of electric powered passenger trains in eastern Gaston County goes back to the early part of the 20th century. The story begins with the Piedmont Traction Company that established a route between Charlotte and Gastonia in 1912. The track electrified to 1,500 volts DC with power supplied from mainly hydroelectric sources. Additionally both seg-

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ments were built to steam road standards.

In 1914 the name was changed to Piedmont and Northern Railway, also known as P&N. The P&N tracks between Gastonia and Charlotte stretched for 24 miles. There was a three mile spur line to Belmont that operated from 1916 to the early 1930s.

Other stops on the P&N between Gastonia and Charlotte included Mount Holly, North Belmont, McAdenville, Lowell, and Ranlo.

The Piedmont and Northern Railroad was the brainchild of William States Lee, vice-president of Southern Power and Utilities Company. In 1909 he proposed to James B. Duke, president of Southern Power, that the company construct an "electrically powered interurban railway system linking the major cities of the Piedmont Carolinas." Duke supported the project because he believed it would stimulate the industrialization of the Piedmont. The railroad would create "a mill a mile," proclaimed its supporters.

The trolley was an important means of transportation to work for mill employees, most of whom did not own a car or have access to a bus.

Unlike similar interurban systems the P&N survived the Great Depression and was later absorbed into the Seaboard Coastline Railroad (CXS) in 1969. Once part of CXS, the Gaston County tracks are now owned by the NC Dept. of Transportation.

The proposed Belmont trolley when it comes will operate on part of the original 1916 spur line- now under the operational auspices of Iowa Pacific's Piedmont Railway subsidiary who signed a lease just a couple of weeks ago with NCDOT to oversee and keep up 13 miles of the original route line.

Now back to the trolley.

Last year, Belmont Trolley, Inc. tried to iron out a deal with Charlotte Trolley to have one of its cars brought to Belmont for operation but that deal didn't pan out. Now, a new situation has developed and Belmont Trolley is finalizing the purchase of a 1913 J.G. Brill streetcar that was made in Philadelphia. The car is currently located at the Fraser Valley Historical Railway Society in Surrey, Canada. Purchase price is $25,000 and Belmont Trolley has raised $12,000- some of it from a recent Belmont Community Impact Fund grant.

Belmont Trolley secretary Nathan Wells had this to say.

“Hopefully we will buy the car in the coming weeks,” he said. “In addition to the price of the car, we will need another $15,000 to have it brought to Belmont. The car has been in dry storage and is in good condition. However, we will want to do some cosmetic restoration and check out the motors so it will be reliable for several years. It will cost about $25,000 more for that work.”

Wells says if everything goes according to plan, the trolley could be operational in the fall of 2016. In the meantime the NCDOT will be completing its rehabilitation of the tracks to handle the trolley. A piece of land behind the General Store on Glenway is owned by the NCDOT and plans are for Belmont Trolley to lease it and build a barn for the trolley as well as a museum explaining the history of rail service in our area.

Anyone interested in volunteering time or donating to the trolley cause can contact Belmont Trolley, 339, E. Catawba St., Belmont, NC 28012, or facebook.com/belmonttrolley, or www.belmonttrolley.or, or 704-266-5040.

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JULIA SISK ALWRAN Stanley- Julia Sisk Alwran, age 79, passed away peacefully on Friday June 12, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was the daughter of the late Robert and Lela Faye Lee Sisk.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Archibald Nesbert Alwran Sr. (Archie), one daughter, Deborah Oxendine, one son, Kenneth Alwran, and one sister, Doris Nash.

She was a member of Lucia Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Archibald Nesbert Alwran, Jr. (Archie) and his wife Beverly of Mount Holly, Tim Alwran and his partner Dennis Hayes of Durham, N.C., three sisters Geraldine Jarrett of Mount Holly, Sue Pope and husband George of Belmont, one brother Donald Lee Sisk and wife Debbie of Gastonia.

Seven grandchildren, Chad, Heather, Shan and wife Candace, Derek, Sarah and wife Jenny Yum, Carrie and husband Clark Kiger, and Joshua; six great-grandchildren Addison, Colton, Kassie, Lucas,

Callie, and Aiden.

A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Alwran was held at 11:00am, Monday June 15, 2015 at the Woodlawn Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Holly with the Reverend Mike Davis officiating. The burial followed at Hillcrest Gardens in Mount Holly.

The family received friends one hour prior to the service at Woodlawn Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Gaston County, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054.

Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly served the family.

RUBY JOHNSON RHYNE Mount Holly- Ruby Johnson Rhyne, age 92 of 208 Walnut Avenue died Saturday June 13, 2015. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Samuel Adrian and Lela Pryor Johnson. She was preceded in death by one sister, Jeanette Underwood, and two brothers Melvin Johnson and Everett Johnson. She was a retired dental assistant and a retired florist. She was a life

member of the First United Methodist Church and a member of the Mount Holly order of The Eastern Star.

She is survived by her husband Willie Bert Rhyne, two sons Willie Efird “Buddy” Rhyne and wife Barbara of McDonough, Georgia, Ed Rhyne and wife Marie of Arlington, Virginia, one granddaughter Melanie Rhyne Harte and husband Mike of Mount Holly, and two greatgrandchildren, Christopher and Jessica Harte.

A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Rhyne was held at 2:00pm, Tuesday June 16, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church of Mount Holly with Reverend Angela Pleasants and Reverend Mitch Murrow officiating.

Burial followed at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to the Building Fund of the First United Methodist Church 140 North Main Street Mount Holly, NC 28120, or to the Mount Holly CRO PO Box 831 Mt Holly, NC 28120. Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly served the family.

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Riverside Baptist Church, 171 S. Main St., Cramerton, will be having Vacation Bible School June 22-26. The theme is “Outrigger Island”. Time is 6:00-8:30pm. Age- babiesteens. For more info call 704824-3182.

Mt. Moriah Baptist 121st Homecoming planned Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 110 Lincoln St., Belmont, will be having its 121st Homecoming and Friends and Family Day on June 21 during the 10am morning service. There will be open microphones for any family member that has a poem or testimony. Also praise dancing and individual talents are welcome. Dinner will be served after the service. Call the church at 704-825-2046 for more information.

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Church Service Directory MT. HOLLY Bethel Baptist Church NC Highway 273 704-827-9846 Burge Memorial Methodist 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 Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603 Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656 First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481 First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461 First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521 First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

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

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

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

New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

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

Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442 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

Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness 406 Scott St. 704-827-8201

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Registration is $10 a team and must be completed by June 26th.

10am-1pm – Bark in the Park on Goat Island. Dog contests, art contest, pet parade, and vendors!

Calling all Child and Adult Artists. We want to see drawings or paintings of your furry friends!

All artwork will be displayed during our Bark in the Park and a trophy will be given to the win-

ner in each of our age groups.

For questions, please call 704824-4231 6:30pm-9:30pm Live music by Skate Rink Jukebox, food vendors, kid’s activities at Cramerton Town Center.

9:15pm – Fireworks (Goat Island will be closing at 4:00pm to set-up for the show.)

Friday, July 17th- Concert at Cramerton Town Center 7:00pm featuring music by Rosetta (Location is across from Cramerton Town Hall: 155 N. Main Street – Cramerton)Free event. Bring your blankets and lawnchairs.Concessions will be available to purchase.

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Springfield Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-820-0193

Way of the Cross Baptist Church 238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

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

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

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

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Johnny Painter, Bobby Black, and Melanie Black are seen admiring the plot of Carol Golden in the Mt. Holly Community Garden. The garden and its 52 beds has new additions including a Chef Erin Denison was checking on her plot at the Mt. Holly Community Garden last week with fence and stone steps. Grants from Fiskars Tools and the Mt. Holly Travel and Tourism Authority have helped the garden get started and develop. Soon, engraved brick pavers for the garden her kids Nora and Eamon. Denison does cooking demos at the Mt. Holly Farmers Market. will be offered for sale at $50 each. Contact Melanie at 704-460-0232 for details.

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Featherstone gets Eagle Scout badge- after 60 years

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com Better late than never is a good way to describe the situation that saw 73-year-old Keith Featherstone of Mount Holly receive his Eagle Scout award on May 18- over a half century after he had earned it.

The award was presented by Troop 59 during a special ceremony held at the VFW post and was a total shock to Featherstone.

“I was thrilled to death,” he said. “I had no idea this was coming.”

The surprise was planned by Featherstone's wife, Carol, and Troop 59 leader Chuck Myers.

“When I went to the event, I thought it would be an Eagle award for a current Troop 59 memSharon Willis works at First United Methodist Church and keeps an eye on her own and other ber,” Featherstone said. plots next door at the Mt. Holly Community Garden.

A bit of background on the situation revealed that as a youth growing up near Mount Holly after WWII, Featherstone was a Boy Scout.

“We had the best Scout troop in the USA,” he said. “We had 23 Eagle Scouts.”

Wanting to join that elite group, Featherstone completed his requirements for Eagle Scout, but before it could be officially awarded, the troop disbanded. Also, some of his credentials were destroyed in a fire.

“I never had my Court of Honor,” Featherstone said. “I was disappointed.”

Adding to his chagrin is the fact that his dad, brother, grandson, and nephew all made the Eagle Scout roster.

The years after his Scouting days rolled on.

Featherstone went on to finish Mt. Holly High School with honors and attended Davidson College for one year before transferring to NC State University where he earned a BS degree in Wildlife Biology and English. A long career with Duke Power Company ensued in the real estate division, where he bought right of way to pave the way for the extensive transmission line system Siblings Cooper and Sadie Summerlin were having fun last week tending the plot of their grand- along the Duke Power lakes. For a short stint, he parents Bobby and Melanie Black at the Mt. Holly Community Garden.

Bob and Judy Suttenfield are donating the vegetables from their Mt. Holly Community Garden bounty to the CRO. The Suttenfield's plot is in honor of their son Bobby.

went to work for NCNB, now Bank of America, where he worked in the real estate department.

He then went to work for Wachovia, now Wells Fargo, as the Vice President of their trust real estate department before returning to finish his career with Duke Power.

He and his wife of 48 years have two children, a son-in-law, two grandchildren, a God daughter and her husband and three children. He is a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church where this scout practiced the Scout law of reverence through teaching Senior High Sunday School for a number of years, growing the class from two or three to 25 or 30.

But no matter what, there was always that hollow feeling in Featherstone from never having made Eagle Scout.

Feeling her husband's pain, Carol contacted Myers last year and he began the research that led to Keith finally getting what he had deserved so long ago.

“Keith had the original merit badge cards from his active scouting time to comply with Eagle award at that time,” said Myers. “No matter what age a person is, they deserve the recognition of Eagle Scout as long as the appropriate criteria is met. Keith has almost forgotten the part he played in scouting so many years ago. It was truly part of his development into a proud citizen and sense of loyalty to his country and community. Keith has been recognized as a leader in the community, the local Mount Holly church, and he still supports the Boy Scouts to this day. It was an honor for Troop 59 of Mount Holly to recognize Keith for his achievement along with two other Eagle Scout awards this year.”

So, how does Featherstone feel now that his Eagle Scout dream has become reality?

“Other than my marriage, the birth of my kids, and my college degree this is the greatest honor of my life,” he said. “It's been a long time coming.”

Keith Featherstone recently received his Eagle Scout badge- 60 years after he earned it- at a special gathering of Troop 59 at the Mt. Holly VFW post. Pictured left to right back row: Dan Locklair, Asst. Leader; Eric Ballard, Asst. Leader; Charles Myers, Asst Leader; Rick Connell, Scout Master Troop 59; Dennis Keith Featherstone, Eagle Recipient; Elias McMurry, Eagle Scout and Grandson; Greg Connell, Asst. Patrol Leader; Grayson Epperson, Senior Patrol Leader; Ryan Parsons, Asst. Leader; David Cate, Asst. Leader.

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Scenes from South Point High School 2015 graduation

Peace and a better world was the idea these South Point High grads wanted to express as they marched forth to get their diplomas.

This smile on the face of graduating South Point senior Hannah Whitesides was what many other students, friends, and parents were feeling.

These ladies led the way as the South Point Class of 2015 held its graduation ceremony last Saturday.

At right #1: These South Point seniors Amber Anthony, Chandler Bailey, Lindsey Anthony, and Clinton Anthony were cooling it just prior to heading outside to Lineberger Stadium for the graduation ceremony.

At right #2: Sports standout Jaquan Brooks and teacher Jannie Sadler said a fond farewell to one another at South Point’s graduation event.

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Over 300 South Point seniors filed into Lineberger Stadium last Saturday to receive the diplomas they worked hard to earn.

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Hundreds of folks packed the stands of Lineberger Stadium at South Point High during last Saturday’s graduation exercise.

L to R Rachel Merritt, Darby Emmett, Hannah Mullis and Josie Hooper.

East Gaston garduates toss their caps in celebration.

Family snap pictures of, L to R Shareena Broome, Damontay Mayfield and Jasmine Hunter.

Scenes from East Gaston High School 2015 graduation

East Gaston grad Andra Lias with money necklace selfie w sister Tyneesha Lias.

East Gaston grads salute. Photos by Bill Ward

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Gaston Braves enjoy three win week

By Kathy Graves Last week, the Gaston Braves continued their winning ways. Each of the victories were very impressive performances by the Braves The week began with a 7 inning victory over the visiting Maiden team. The game was shortened per the ‘10 run rule lead’ after 7 frames.

The G-Braves opened fast, scoring 3 runs in the first inning, followed by a 10 spot in the second inning. Single runs were scored in the 4th and 6th innings resulting in the 15 run shutout over the visitors from Catawba County.

Winning pitcher Tyler Price pitched six strong innings, holding Maiden Gaston Braves player Adam Andrew, # 10, slides safely into second for a double against scoreless and recording Maiden Post 240 in last week’s matchup. The Braves won 15-0 in seven innings. seven strikeouts. Nolan Wilson finished up on the mound in allowing no runs in the 7th played affair with each team tacking on four additional ters were Easton Payton and inning.

The Braves enjoyed a six- scoring a run apiece early in runs for a final 5-1 win for Adam Andrew with two hits each. teen hit night. Mason Smith, the game. The Braves bats the visiting G-Braves. came alive in the late innings The Braves leading hit3rd Game Gaston Braves player Adam Andrew, #10 pitched a 9-0 shut Easton Payton and Triston Huntersville paid a visit out win over Huntersville last week.

Baker racked up 3 hits each. to Raider Field in the third Photos by Tommy Bain Adam Andrew added two outing of the week.

The Ghits and Christon Huggins, Braves were again up to the Logan Edgerton, Landon task coming away with a 9-0 out the game by allowing no Fletcher added 4 RBI’s to his Guy, Lathan Bumgarner hits in the ninth inning. This hitting performance. victory. and Matthew Fletcher each The G-Braves will take a Adam Andrew perhaps resulted in two shut out pitchchipped in with one hit each. recorded the most impressive ing performances to begin the break before resuming play RBI leaders were Mason with a visit to Mint Hill on pitching performance in early week.

Smith with five followed by Tyler Price was four for June 19. This will be folseason play for the Braves.

Triston Baker with 4 ribbies.

Andrew allowed Huntersville five and Tristan Baker, La- lowed up by a visit to Raider Matthew Fletcher added two only 1 hit in 8 Strong innings than Bumgarner and Matthew Field by Union County on RBI’s. before Triston Baker closed Fletcher each had two softies. June 21.

2nd Game The Braves ran into a strong opponent, the Lincoln County Cardinals, in a game played at North Mecklenburg’s Corral Park.

Zack Hollar hurled 5 2/3

By John Wilson innings, allowing the Carcall the he was waiting john.bannernews@gmail.com dinals only one run. Jacob on. The Kansas City Royals were about to draft him Goodman was in top form On June 8th Garrett Dawith the 129th pick. The going the final 3 1/3 innings Tyler Price, # 6, pitched the 15-0 win for the Gaston Braves vila was waiting on a phone 2015 draft found the Royin picking up the save. call. It was a call that up to als making a huge effort to The game was a tightly against the Maiden Post 240 Salamanders last week. this point in his life may be restock their pitching lineup. the most important he would On Day 1 the Royals drafted receive. The call would tell three pitchers in Rounds 1 him what his future would hold. The reason the and 2. call was so important hearkened back to what had “Lonnie Goldberg the scouting director been a whirlwind few months for the South Point called,” Davila said. “He told me the Royals were High pitcher. going to draft me. He wanted to know if I would The Red Raider lefty had a great 2015 sea- sign if they reached an agreement.” son. Davila went 8-0 and helped his team wrap Davila told the Royals he would sign if an up another Big South 2A-3A Conference title. As agreement is reached. Davila would be the first the season rolled on the lanky pitcher showed that lefty pitcher picked by the Royals in the 2015 he was a gifted young man. With the help of his draft. father and South Point baseball coach Jason LineOnce a contract is agreed upon Davila will be berger the word trickled out. Before long scouts heading out West. from all 32 major league baseball teams started “I will be reporting to the Royals spring trainshowing various levels of interest in his pitching ing camp in Arizona,” Davila said. “ I will work prowess. Any game Davila pitched in included a out there until they figure out where I will go.” drove of scouts toting radar guns.

In all likelihood the young pitcher will go to It soon became apparent that six teams in par- one of the Royals rookie league affiliates. There ticular were very interested in what Garrett had to he will develop his skills and move up when he offer. The pitcher received work out invitations is ready. from the Padres, Royals, Mets, Braves, Rangers, Depending on how things go Davila could end and Brewers. It was looking like he may get a up in one of three places. North Carolina, Idaho shot at playing pro ball. But it was still to early to or the Dominican Republic. say. Davila still needed to get drafted.

The first possibility could result in Davila On June 8, 2015 Major League Baseball’s An- coming back to NC pitching in the Appalachian nual Draft opened up in Secaucus, New Jersey. League for the Burlington Royals. Another opThe draft would go on for three days. On Day 1 tion has the former Red Raider star traveling to the various teams studied their boards and made Idaho to pitch for the Idaho Falls Chuckers. Then their picks. On Day 1 of the draft Rounds 1 and 2 again young Davila may be Caribbean bound. T are selected. Garrett didn’t get the call on the first he Royals have a rookie affiliate in the DominiThe Mount Holly Diamondbacks 7 and 8-year-old coach pitch team finished an undefeated 10 day. He would have to wait till Day 2. Or later.

- 0 season on Saturday, June 6, 2015. First row (knees) from left to right: Jayden B., Braxton can Republic, the DSL Royals.

The 3rd Round opened things up on Day 2 E., Isaiah L., Michael P., Ethan D. Second row (standing) from left to right: Wes C., Ethan B., The details surrounding Davila’s first contract Davila found himself still not drafted when time are still being hammered out.

Ryan C., Noah T., Samantha P. Coaches from left to right: Ted Starling, Marty Taylor, Seth ran on that round.

Simmons.

“We are working on a contract,” Davila Then during the 4th Round, Garrett got the added. “Nothing is official.”

Picture courtesy On Demand Photography

Kansas City drafts South Point’s Garrett Davila

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National Men’s Health Week is June 15-21 - Guys, take charge of your health Article provided by: Kenneth Burgess, MD at Gaston Family Medicine With work, family and day-to-day responsibilities, our personal health is often the furthest thing from our mind and can easily be neglected. As we age, our health faces key threats and it’s important to be aware of these risks to ensure longterm health and wellbeing.

In observance of National Men’s Health Week, June 15-21, CaroMont Health is encouraging men and those closest to them to make a conscious effort to make their health a priority by following these daily steps to be healthier and stronger.

Rest up.

Getting the recommended eight hours of sleep each night may be difficult at times, but it is extremely important to your health!

Life happens and we may be forced to take on the occasional work day with limited sleep and to make up for it, we may choose to go to bed early or sleep in later.

Understanding how lack of sleep impacts your health enables you to make better

Kenneth Burgess decisions for not only you, but your family. Insufficient sleep over a prolonged period of time is associated with certain chronic disease and conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and depression. Not getting enough rest also has been linked to motor vehicle and machinery-related accidents. According to sleep guidelines by the National Sleep Association, sleep needs change with age, but the average adult should aim to get seven to nine hours of sleep every night.

Kick the habit.

Your wife has been nagging you about it for years, and you know it’s bad for your health, but quitting smoking is no easy task. Experts don’t call it an addiction for nothing. Despite the strong desire to quit, more than 85 percent of those who make an attempt to quit on their own will fail and unfortunately, the health risks that come with continuing to smoking are significant.

Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, some of which are immedi-

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The key to successfully quitting smoking is to have a plan. Pick your quite date and announce it to others to hold you accountable. Also, remove any triggers that may tempt you and identify a place or people to turn to for immediate help CaroMont’s Quit Smart program is a proven effective program to help people stop smoking for good. For more information, visit caromonthealth.org or call 704.834.7930.

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sweat such as brisk walking, pushing a lawn mower or playing double tennis. High or vigorous intensity aerobic activity means your heart rate is up and you’re only able to say a few words before needing to take a breath. Examples of high intensity activity are jogging, playing single tennis or riding a bike fast or uphill. Remember to consult your doctor before you begin any exercise regimen.

Stress Management Some stress is good, but severe stress over an extended period of time is bad for your health. Common symptoms of stress and reaction to a stressful event include tension and irritability, anxiety about the future, difficulty making decisions, loss of appetite and sleeping problems, to name a few.

The best way to cope with stress is by taking care of yourself and work to eliminate or manage stress in your life. You should also avoid drugs and alcohol, even though they may seem like quick fixes. Find support

from a partner, friend or family member to express your feelings to and to help lighten the burden. After a stressful event, it’s not unusual to want to isolate yourself.

Instead, seek social opportunities like spending time with your kids or attending a gathering at a friend’s house after work. Keep your mind and body occupied by staying active through exercise, helping a neighbor with yard work or even taking your dog on more frequent walks.

Regular Check-Ups and Screenings Gentlemen, it’s important to stay on top of your “health” game. Schedule regular check-ups with your doctor to be sure you’re addressing all health concerns, even those that may not present with symptoms. Regular check-ups and screenings help diagnose issues early or before they become a problem. There are many diseases that only affect men such as prostate cancer, but it’s highly treatable if detected early.

Keep track of your numbers for blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, body mass index (BMI), and ask your doctor what these numbers mean if you have questions. Also, don’t forget about your vaccinations.

Vaccinations aren’t just for children; everyone needs immunizations to stay healthy based on a variety of factors, including age, overall health and your medical history.

There are many things you can do to improve your health and to stay healthy at any age. Choose today to take charge of your health!

Kenneth Burgess, MD is a physician at Gaston Family Medicine in Gastonia.

Dr. Burgess has been providing services to patients in Gaston County and the surrounding area since 1988.

He has more than 35 years of experience in caring for adults and their families.

For more information about Gaston Family Medicine and CaroMont Health, visit caromonthealth.org.

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Tyler Ramsey’s African Adventure continues implants (hormonal contraceptive by injection). This is very common in South Africa in order to prevent pregnancy. The nurse gave both of them shots that contained nuristerate, which is a hormonal contraceptive.

It was very interesting to see these cases and how poor these people were. We ate lunch before leaving to come back to the lodge to catch some rays! Oh, and our flights were changed to leave for Cape Town tomorrow instead of Friday!

This week- Part 3 of 4 chronicling Cramerton’s Tyler Ramsey’s adventures traveling and studying medicine with other students in South Africaincluding diving with sharks and riding in an ambulance on calls.

Day 12 Today we first started with simulations lead by an Emergency medicine doctor. He talked about patient assessment and how to do it properly.

Some of the most important ideas to consider when doing proper patient assessment is to talk, look, listen, and Days 15 16 17 18 19 feel the patient. We got the opportuThe transition to Cape Town was nity to diagnose and assess a patient quite hectic but one of the best exusing the simulators. We were able to periences I have had in my life. We do all of these tests and observations flew out Thursday night and arrived on the simulator. Our patient experiat the hotel close to 1 am. Unfortuenced a glucose level of about 40-50 nately, our alarms were set for 4 am mg/dL in the blood, which indicated so that we could drive two hours to it to be extremely low. We diagnosed go shark diving! It was very hard to the patient with low blood glucose get up… We arrived at 7 am to eat from her Type 1 diabetes and gave her breakfast and get suited up before a snack to increase glucose levels. We then went and watched and practiced This shot shows Cramerton native Tyler Ramsey (maroon shirt) and some of his fellow students near the beach getting on the boat. We hoped to get some Dramamine before the boat with 3rd year students give intraosse- at Cape Horn, South Africa. ous IV’s which is located at the huPhoto contributed by Tyler Ramsey ride so we could deal with the sea sickness but unfortunately, there was merus head (near the shoulder). The no time for that! We drove out to sea been!

We went by the university to drop Ben and Sreeram off needle that is injected is attached to a for about 20 minutes before we dropped the anchor and got so that they could do an ambulance ride before we made an drill and once the needle is inserted 5 mm, the drill is turned on to pass through the bone to get into the capillary bed. We hour-long trip to go see a rural clinic. Once we arrived, you into a wet suit. They attracted the shark by throwing huge also practiced inserting IV’s into the femoral vein that feed could see over 100 people lined up outside that needed to see chunks of fish guts into the water that had a very pungent into the vena cava and the exterior jugular vein that transports a doctor. These patients were extremely poor and the govern- smell. We all got thrown into the cage that was attached to blood out of the brain into the superior vena cava (feeds into ment subsidizes the clinic in order for everyone to get their the boat and we dove under to see the shark in action. It was the right atrium). These are both areas that are easily found medication. It was very pitiful to see these people and the one of the neatest experiences I have ever had. This is where on a patient for IV’s but they can also be a little messier and living conditions they experience. After seeing the hospital Shark Week occurs on TV every year off the coast of Cape dangerous. We ate lunch and came home to rest since we from yesterday and the rural clinic today, there shouldn’t be Town. After visiting the sharks, we changed clothes and sight had a very early start to the day! Tomorrow, me and Jenna any complaints from anyone in US about health care because saw a little bit before going back to the hotel to nap so that are going to get scrubbed up to ride in a ambulance around of the quality elsewhere in the world is not the same! I think we could be prepared for some traditional Cape Town fish!

Johannesburg to be on call for emergency situations. Hope- that if anyone complains about our hospital care then they The next day we got up and went sight seeing some more fully we will get to see something cool like gun shot wounds! should be deported to African countries so that they can be and grabbed some lunch. We went to Cape Point and Cape of thankful for what they have. The South African students that Good Hope after, which is the southern most tip of Africa. It came earlier this year to America were in awe of our clinics/ was very awesome and the views were breathtaking. This is Day 13 Today Jenna and I rode on the ambulance with Alex. hospitals and they explained that South African private care one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. We hiked We toured the city for about 1.5 hours before going to the is still not as good as our public! a little to enhance our views and chased some wild ostriches The first patient I saw was a 9-month-old male baby that and penguins before we grabbed dinner at a Cuban restaudispatch center where the phone calls come in to dispatch ambulances. We sat and talked to many of the EMC work- was having problems breathing and had a cough. Listening rant. I ordered steak because I was craving red meat. The ers in order to better understand what they do. The EMCs to his lungs indicated that he had a wheeze. The nurse pre- food was fantastic! We drove back into Cape Town after to in South Africa are similar to EMT’s in the states; however, scribed him Augmentin which is a more powerful antibiotic tour Long Street and see some of the nightlife. It was a crazy they have a lot more responsibilities such as being able to because he was not recovering from when she last saw him 2 place to be on the weekend. administer drugs whereas EMTs in America are not allowed. weeks ago from the Amoxecillin she prescribed. Here again The next morning we got up a little later to go tour Table From there, we got a call that needed assistance at the Chris there is a role change in medical care compared to the United Mountain and see the overlook of the city and Robben Island.

Hani Baragwanath Hospital, which is the largest hospital in States. The nurses in South Africa act primarily like a Physi- The island used to have a functioning jail where they held the Southern Hemisphere. Once we arrived, we were sum- cian assistant rather than a traditional nurse that we are used Nelson Mandela for 27 years! Unfortunately, the cable car moned to the neo-natal clinic where we found a three-day-old to in the states. She is able to diagnose, prescribe, and treat wasn’t running so we couldn’t go to the top of Table Mounpremature baby that weighed less than 3 lbs. The hospital is almost all sicknesses from the patients that come and see her.

Because there are many sick people, the demand for pa- tain so instead we went to Stellenbosch to do A LOT of wine extremely different than what we were used to in the states. tasting. It was absolutely beautiful and the wine was some The equipment was up to date but the facility was horrible tient care exceeds the amount of doctors available and thereand patient privacy was non-existent. To add to that, the hos- fore the nurse must be trained to similar roles as well. The of the best I had ever tasted. If you want to look up some of pital was packed full of people and was ridiculously busy. I second patient we saw was a female about the age of 14 that the vineyards, here they are: Stellenbosch Vineyards, Peter have never been in a hospital that was so chaotic. Once we had injured herself from a gate shutting on her tibia. She ex- Falke Wines, Dombeya/Haskell Vineyards, and Hidden Valloaded the baby on the ambulance, we had to get off so that perienced massive amounts of pain, couldn’t walk on her left ley Vineyards. My favorite winery was Peter Falke Wines we had time to make it to the cocktail later that evening with foot, edema (fluid filling the foot), and restricted movement because it had the best Red Blend and Syrah (Shiraz) I have the University of Johannesburg staff and students. The baby of the toes. This most likely indicated that she had broken ever tasted. I had to buy both because they won outstanding was transported to a hospital about 2-3 hours away in order to her tibia and needed further x-rays to confirm. Because the awards for some of the best wine in South Africa. After feelhave better resources to recover from the hospital pneumonia clinic has limited resources, the nurse prescribed ibuprofen ing a little tipsy from hopping wineries all day, we got some and referred her to the nearest hospital that is roughly 20 dinner to head to the airport to go back to Johannesburg. We the baby developed. got back around 1:00 am and passed out so that we could get We came home and got ready for the cocktail before the miles away to have x-rays done.

My favorite case was a classical physiology one that ba- up early to start the week again. Today we talked with Dean Dean of Health Sciences and the Dean of Anatomy and Physiology picked us up. Once we arrived, we all chatted around bies in Africa tend to get more often. I was able to see a about Global Health care and how to fix some of the soluthe room with different people to establish international con- baby that had mild/severe diarrhea that was suffering from tions to help change health care across the world. We were dehydration. We gave the baby a glass of water in order to all exhausted so we came back and took a nap before eating nections that we may later need in our careers. see if the body was able to absorb the water or would exit the dinner and started preparing for our final presentation that we stool without absorption occurring. A skin test was done to must give in front of the entire University of Johannesburg Day 14 It was an early start to the day once again but the cof- see how it stretched and also indicated that dehydration was faculty.

Coming next week, Ramsey’s last days in South Africa. fee helped me become more productive than I would have occurring. The last patients I saw were two girls that needed

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Robin Medlock, literacy coach at Springfield Elementary, shows Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker some of the reading and teaching materials she has purchased using grants.

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by PARKER, MASTROIANNI & HART

By DAVE BLAZEK

SPECTICKLES

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Gaston Schools get $50k in grants The Gaston County Education Foundation presented more than $50,000 of grants to teachers in Gaston County Schools during its annual award reception, held June 3 at Hawks Nest Intermediate School. The foundation awarded a total of 47 grants to individual teachers as well as teacher groups, which were eligible for grants up to $2,000.

The grants will fund creative lessons, programs and materials for students in elementary, middle and high schools across the district during the 2015-2016 school year. Projects earning funding included requests for technology tools and books, innovative math, art and history lessons, even the creation of a school garden. Click through the slideshow for details on some of the awards, and click here for a complete list of the winning projects and teachers.

Since 1992, The Gaston County Education Foundation has provided more than $850,000 in grants and scholarships to benefit teachers and students in Gaston County Schools.

TUNDRA

by CHAD CARPENTER

Gaston Christian School names Honor Roll Gaston Christian School Elementary School Fourth Marking Period Honor Roll 2014-2015 Fifth Grade All A Honor Roll Ella Berry, Giulia Chitu, Allie Guy, Izzy Hoover, Jael Jordan, Makayla Lang, Chloe Pearson, Gillian Allen, Jayden Branch, Brianna Cope, Lacie Grubbs, Brandon Harris, Jack Hyland, Grace Marlowe, Morgan Pressley, Emma Still, Ben Tugwell, Carter Wilson, Corrie Cloninger, Adam Hoyle, Molly Jahn, Lily Grace McCollough, and Connor Nanney.

A-B Honor Roll Cadence Ackerson, Thomas Bunko, Jason Lareau, Lauren Fisher, Braden Olson, Isaac Schmitke, Karissa Smith, Jake Sosebee, Maylin Crisp, Morgan Elmore, Sydney Foley, Dakota Hawxwell, Kenna Matheney, Lanie Pettit, Natalie Sparks, Charlotte Witt, and Landry Wysong.

Fourth Grade All A Honor Roll Cole Dickerson, Emma Ghorley, Connor Joyce, Maddy McKinley, Christopher Reynolds, Jackson Roberts, Chase Stewart, Nick Welfare, Christa Berry, Chase Hawkins, Harper Lawing, Preston Shuford, Petyon Campbell, and Myles Gordon.

A-B Honor Roll Eli Bailey, Dawson Berry, Lydia Eastburn, Trinity Hall, Mackenzie Magro, Aiden Moody, Anna Vella Ramsey, Evan Reid, Hannah Stacy, Grant Carter, Zach Cochran, Wyatt Davis, Kaden McKoy, Devin Medeiros, Sara Plyler, Cammie Pressley, Julia Ramsey, Olivia Reed, Justin White, Brianna Edwards, Camryn Faggart, Jacob Hogan, Makenzie Karr, Nathan Melton, Georgia-Scott Toal, and Sophie Townsend.

Third Grade All A Honor Roll Lexi Bantz, Isabella Ferone, Jenna Nicholson, Amy Grace Thomas, Katie Walker, Austin Wirth, Nolan Wysong, Kailey Cooke, Nicolas Harris, Delaney Kaylor, Emily Morton, Tori Richardson, Stephen Stroupe, Miko Therrien, Caroline Allen, Wilson Forbes, Katelyn Kuhn, Alyssa McCulloh, Patrick Nanney, Addyson Painter, Priya Patel, and Scotty Toal.

A–B Honor Roll Joshua Williams, Sheldon Pressley, Mary Scott Robinson, Mason Harris, Ciara Nanney, Spencer Witt, Gideon Huitt, Heston Heglar, Delson Hillier, Joy Jordan, Abby Lewis, Charlie McAllister, Michala Sumpter, Allison Elhardt, Carson Hill, Nathan Hobby, Lilli Reid, and Jack Tenold.

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South Point High spring sports banquet South Point High School held its annual spring sports awards banquet on Tuesday, May 26th. Awards were presented for junior varsity and varsity baseball, varsity softball, ladies junior varsity and varsity soccer, men’s golf, men’s tennis, and men’s and women’s track.

Also, presented were the following major awards: the Jack Huss Scholar Athlete Award, Male and Female Sportsmanship awards, Male and Female Athlete of the Year awards, the Jack Lineberger Scholarship award and the Joe Steele Fan Appreciation Award. Also recognized was the Academic All Conference team for the fall sports season.

The Jack Huss Scholar Athlete Award is presented to a senior who has participated in at least two sports during the past year. The award winner must have the highest academic average of those who qualified. Jack Huss was a longtime resident of Cramerton, an outstanding athlete and coach and a WWII veteran. This is a very appropriate award to be named for Jack Huss because as a coach, he knew the value of athletics in the lives of our youth, and as a teacher and later principal at Cramerton High School, he also knew the importance of academics in the lives of young athletes to prepare them for their future. The winner of the award this year is Morgan Mahaffey.

Morgan has been a NCHSAA Scholar Athlete all four years at South Point and has been named to the South Point Academic All Conference team 7 times. She was All Conference in cross country and softball and was named Co-Most Valuable Player and leading hitter for softball. She is second in her class. She was named one of the Gaston Gazette’s Best n’ Brightest and was also a recipient of one of the Myers Scholarships.

She will attend Tusculum College on a softball scholarship.

Clay Julen is the winner of the Jack Lineberger Scholarship Award. The Jack Lineberger Scholarship is a $2500 scholarship presented each year to a senior member of the football team. It is given in memory of Jack Lineberger who played football at Belmont High School during 1953-54 and graduated in 1954. He was named to the 1953 All State Football team and played in the Shrine Bowl where he was the runner-up for the MVP award. He went on to play varsity football at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was the starting guard until an injury ended his career.

Clay received the Gerald Cortner Award given to a football player for leadership, character, and scholarship. He was also named All Conference in football as an offensive tackle.

He also received the Coach’s Award in varsity basketball. He will attend NC State next year.

The Male and Female Sportsmanship Award are presented to a senior who has participated in at least 2 sports.

Those nominated are then voted on by the coaches. This award expresses much more than physical achievement. It exem-

Clay Julen – Jack Lineberger Scholarship Award, Male Sportsmanship Award. Morgan Mahaffey – Jack Huss Scholar Athlete Award, Female Sportsmanship Award, Female Athlete of the Year.

Not Pictured: Tanner Muse, Male Athlete of the Year. plifies and embodies the actions and attitudes of the recipient.

To be chosen for this award, the student-athlete has to exhibit the qualities of fairness, courtesy and grace – in winning and in defeat – on and off the field.

The recipient must be a person of integrity. To win this award you have to stand apart from the crowd. You have to lead others by your attitude, your hard work and your example. You cannot be like everyone else. You have to realize that, as someone wisely put it, “a man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.”

The winner of the Female Sportsmanship Award is Morgan Mahaffey. She participated in softball and cross country. In softball she was named Co-Most Valuable Player. She has been an NCHSAA Scholar Athlete all four years in high school and is number 2 in her class. She will attend Tusculum College in the fall.

The winner of the Male Sportsmanship Award is Clay Julen. Clay participated in football and basketball. He is an NCHSAA Scholar Athlete.

Coach Lineberger says about Clay, “He is an outstanding team player, leader and he has a tremendous work ethic. He makes everyone around him better. His morals and character are beyond reproach.” A compassionate young man, he comes to serve. He volunteers with Special Olympics and tutors other members of the football team. After attending NC State University, he plans to teach Special Education and coach.

The Joe Steele Fan Appreciation Award is given by the South Point Booster Club to a volunteer who goes beyond expectation in support of South Point Athletics. The winners this year are Robin, Logan and Grace Tanner.

South Point also named its Male and Female Athlete of the Year.

The Female Athlete of the Year is Morgan Mahaffey.

Morgan was named to the All Conference team in both cross country and softball. Also, she was named Co-Most Valuable Player and leading hitter in softball. She will attend Tusculum College on a softball scholarship.

The Male Athlete of the Year is Tanner Muse. He was named All Conference in both football and baseball. He was also

named to the Associated Press able Player; Haley Stockton North Carolina High School – Most Valuable Offense; Ella Football team for the last two Dunham – Most Valuable Deyears and was named the Gas- fense; Grace Russell –Teamton Gazette’s All Purpose Player mate of the Year; Brianna of the Year in Football. He will Whitfield – Most Improved attend Clemson University with Award; Brooke Arnold – Heart the intent of playing both foot- and Hustle Award.

Varsity Softball: Jaelin Grifball and baseball. He is now playing for the Gastonia Griz- fin – Co-Most Valuable Player; Morgan Mahaffey – Co-Most zlies.

Listed below are the award Valuable Player; Morgan Mawinning athletes and their haffey – Leading Hitter; Sierra Ghorley – Best Defense Award; sports: Major Awards: Morgan Rachel Gordon – Co-Most ImMahaffey – Jack Huss Scholar proved Player; Abby Henry Athlete; Clay Julen – Male – Co-Most Improved Player; Sportsmanship Award; Morgan Skyler King - Coach’s Award; Jaelin Griffin – Pitching Mahaffey – Female Sportsmanship Award; Clay Julen – Jack Award.

JV Softball: Hannah Brewer Lineberger Scholarship Award; Robin, Logan, and Grace Tan- - Best Defensive Player; Katener – Joe Steele Fan Apprecia- lyn Shipman - Best Offensive tion Award; Morgan Mahaffey Player; Alexa Leach – Coach’s – Female Athlete of the Year; Award; Brittany Franks – Most Tanner Muse – Male Athlete of Improved.

JV Baseball: Scottie Lee the Year.

Men’s Tennis: Carlos Mo- – Best Offense; Jordan Lathe – rales – MVP; Anthony Allen Best Defense.

Varsity Baseball: Garrett – Coach’s Award; Neeral Patel Davila – Eddie Lineberger – Most Improved.

Ladie’s Track: Aurora Most Valuable Player; Logan Ziemer – MVP Track; Kayla Edgerton – Karl Witzke Best Karr – MVP Field; Jailah Hitter (sponsored by Rudy Grier – Most Improved; Shania Stowe); Tanner Muse – Billy Potter Leadership and Priorities Crosby – Coach’s Award.

Men’s Track: Jeffrey Pears- Award; Logan Edgerton – Mary all – MVP Track; Donovan Scott Barnes Memorial Award Stowe – MVP Field; Jaquan (Highest GPA); Matt Owens – Brooks – Co-Coach’s Award; Best Defense; Jarrett Cooper – Charleston Odom – Co-Coach’s Puddin Broome Most Improved.

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Men’s Golf: Max Neisler – Most Valuable Golfer; Corey Hodges – Most Improved Award; Zach Brewer – Unsung Hero Award; Landon Isaacs – Co-Coach’s Award; Philip Telsrow – Co-Coach’s Award.

MEN’S TENNIS: L-R – Anthony Allen, JV Ladie’s Soc- Coach’s Award; Neeral Patel, Most Imcer: Lexi Whitfield proved Award. Not Pictured – Carlos Mo– Most Valuable rales - MVP Player; Madison Davis – Co-Offensive MVP; Allie Ross – CoOffensive MVP; Caroline Hyde – Defensive MVP. Varsity Ladie’s Soccer: Haley Stockton – Joe Steele Fan Appreciation Award: Robin, Most Valu- Logan and Grace Tanner.

MEN’S GOLF: Back Row: L-R – Zach Brewer – Unsung Hero Award; Max Neisler – Most Valuable Golfer. Front Row: Corey Hodges – Most Improved; Phillip Telsrow – Co-Coach’s Award.

Not Pictured: Landon Isaacs – Co-Coach’s Award.

SOFTBALL: L-R Back Row – Rachel Gordon – Varsity Co-Most Improved; Skyler King – Varsity Coach’s Award; Abby Henry – Varsity Co-Most Improved. Front Row – Morgan Mahaffey – Varsity Co-Most Valuable Player & Leading Hitter; Hannah Brewer – JV Best Defensive Player; Katelyn Shipman – JV Best Offensive Player; Jaelin Griffin – Varsity Co-Most Valuable Player & Leading Pitching Award & Big South Conference Player of the Year. Not Pictured: Sierra Ghorley – Varsity Defensive Award; Alexa Leach – JV Coach’s Award; Brittany Franks – JV Most Improved

TRACK: L-R – Back Row: Aurora Ziemer, Ladies Track MVP; Jeffrey Pearsall, Men’s Track MVP; Kayla Karr, Ladies Field MVP. Front Row: Jailah Grier, Ladies Track Most Improved; Shania Crosby – Ladies Track Coach’s Award. Not Pictured – Donovan Stowe – Men’s Field MVP; Jaquan Brooks & Charleston Odom – Men’s Track Co-Coach’s Award

LADIES SOCCER: L-R – Back Row –Lexi Whitfield- JV Most Valuable Player; Allie Ross – JV Most Valuable Offense; Caroline Hyde – JV Most Valuable Defense; Grace Russell – Teammate of the Year (Varsity). L-R – Front Row –Haley Stockton – Varsity MVP; Varsity Most Valuable Offense; Ella Dunham – Varsity Most Valuable Defense; Brianna Whitfield – Varsity Most Improved; Madison Davis – JV Most Valuable Offense.

Not Pictured– Brooke Arnold – Varsity Heart and Hustle Award

BASEBALL: L-R Back Row – Matt Owens – Varsity Best Defense; Garrett Davila – Eddie Lineberger MVP (Varsity) & Big South Player of the Year; Logan Edgerton – Karl Witzke Best Hitter (Varsity) & Mary Scott Barnes Memorial Award (Highest GPA – Varsity). L-R Front Row – Nick Farmer – JV Co-Best Defense; Scottie Lee – JV Baseball Best Offense; Jordan Lathe – JV Co- Best Defense. Not Pictured: Jarrett Cooper – Puddin Broome Most Improved (Varsity); Tanner Muse – Billy Potter Leadership and Priorities (Varsity)

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12003 FORD F-350 DUALLY & 2012 Freedom 20ft V-nose car hauler/camper with a/c, $17,000 for both. Will separate. 704-4885470 1987 CHEVY TRUCK, SILVERADO DELUXE, long bed, 1 owner, never wrecked, good condition. 704-813-6440.

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704-813-6440 1994 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE, white with new top, automatic. Extra clean. $3000. 704466-5672.

BRONCO II EDDIE BAUER RIMS, $525 obo. 704-300-6963.

1999 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT, reg. cab, 3.9, V6, 5 speed, A/C, CD player, high hwy. mileage, trailer hitch, Michelins, new battery, 6’ bed. Runs & drives great, $3200. 704-484-3785.

Boats 2010 YACHT CLUB Pontoon Trailer, 24 ft., twin axle, winch and ladder, $2500 neg. 828-4297052.

2002 50 HP MERCURY 2 stroke Outboard, excellent condition, low hours, controls & spare prop included, $2000. 828-625-9303.

Business Opportunities PROFITABLE RESTAURANT FOR SALE. Uptown Shelby, over 14 years in business, owner selling due to health issues.

Great cash flow. Info, 704-4731176. (6/11,18 & 25)

Business Services SWIMMING POOLS, PUMPS, filters, liners, chemicals, inground & above ground supplies.

Serving the area for 40 years.

KM POOLS, 704-739-1711.

Campers 2009 45FT HAMPTON PARK MODEL RV, Linville River’s End Campground, Lake James. Includes two outbuildings/carport.

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1995 FLEETWOOD JAMBOREE Motor Home. $4200 obo.

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PINE SHAVINGS, 18 yds $180, pickup truck filled $20, trailers filled, call for price. Pine sawdust 18 yds $175. 828-443-0534.

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JOHN DEERE 1951 MODEL R1 LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Pure Manure spreader, $1200 obo. Breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers.

Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704-538704-300-6963.

1199 or 704-600-7847.

NEW HOLLAND 256 Hay Rake, AKC MINIATURE DACHS2BR 1.5BA, NICE COUNTRY side delivery, field ready, excel- HUNDS, shots & wormed, 2 lent condition, $1700.

704-530LIVING, 10 minutes from Shelby. males, 1 female, $250 each. 828NO PETS. Retirees Welcome. 0516.

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BLACK SIM-ANGUS BULL FOR Motorcycles RETAIL SPACE, UPTOWN, 228 SALE, 3 1/2 years old. 704-923S. Lafayette St, Shelby. $650 mo. 1993 HARLEY DAVIDSON Fat 4844.

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Boy. 30K miles. Exc cond. Lots of 1995 AQHA SORREL QH 3BR, 1.5BA MOBILE HOME extra chrome. $6800. 704-473- MARE, 15.1H, great trail horse, near Moss Lake, rent to own only 7625 $600. 704-487-6618. $495 mo, energy efficient heat 1978 YAMAHA IT 175, $200.

PUPPY born pump! Pets ok. 980-939-6633 x4. 1984 Yamaha IT 175, $200. 704- SHIH-TZU 01/16/15, male. Also, taking de419-3711.

2BR, 2BA MOBILE HOME, nice posits on younger puppies. 864and open inside! Near Moss 2007 YAMAHA V-STAR CUS- 490-4979. Leave text.

Lake, rent to own for $445 mo TOM. Red with silver stripes, FOR STUD: and own in only 4.5 years. Pets Switchblade windshield, Vance DACHSHUND ok. 980-939-6633 x4. and Hines pipes, new tires, front We have an older red male and foot boards, saddle bags and would like to breed him to a red 2BR HOME, IN KINGS MOUN- touring pack, sissy bar, luggage female Dachshund for pick of the TAIN, newly remodeled, central rack, wide driver seat, highway litter. If you are interested, please air, $595 month & one month de- bars, silver helmet with visor, call. Serious inquiries only! 704posit. 704-458-4848. black helmet with visor, 8500 300-2410. miles. $3500. 704-487-6618.

PASO FINO HORSE, Black, For Sale 2006 SUZUKI BLVD C50, 800cc. Gelding, 4 years old, gentle, Two-tone silver, windshield, green broke, $1800. 864-706FRIGIDAIRE GAS STOVE. Vance and Hines pipes, front foot 9738.

Brand New! Black & stainless, boards, saddle bags and touring (2) FREE KITTENS: 1 tiger $100 firm. Call 704-297-9005. pack, silver and black helmet, stripped, 1 yellow and 1 black.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS sissy bar, luggage rack, studded All litter trained. 828-289-9817 or WITH SCRATCH PADS! Press front and back gel seat, highway 512-636-1579.

Room Printing. 704-538-5788, bars, 11,000 miles. $4000. 704- CKC MINIATURE DACHS487-6618.

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HUND, male, red, house broken, OLD RECORD ALBUMS, rock, 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heri- all shots, 2 years old, friendly, country, gospel & Elvis. 704-435- tage Softail Classic, 11,370 miles. $300. 828-287-3282. $10,000 obo. 704-418-2098.

8382 (2) BABY BUCK PYGMY goats, CHAISE, LIKE NEW, call for 2003 GOLDWING 1800, TWO 1 blue eyed. Serama baby chicks TONE, 57,000 miles, garage (smallest chicks in world). (2) photo. 704-813-6440. kept, new tires, new windshield, AMHA mini mares, 29” tall. 828SALE! LOTS OF ITEMS at Se- cover included. Asking $9399.

247-6014, 704-473-6970. lected Treasures Thrift Shop, 704-434-7573 or 704-692-0220 (2) 7 WEEK OLD MALE PIT LLC, 205 N Mountain St., Cher2000 HD SPORTSTER 883 BULLS, $50 each. 6 month old ryville. 704-802-4131.

HUGGER, black, 25,000 miles, male, $50. (2) registered males, 22 BOXES OF 16 PENNY garage kept, good condition. $150 each. 828-980-5683.

NAILS, 50 lbs per box, 2 boxes, Runs great. EVO motor, $3000.

18 penny nails. 50 lbs per box. 704-297-8701. $25 per box, $20 per box if you take all. 704-460-1418.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT in Kings Mtn and Crouse. 2 & 3BR, references and deposit required.

No pets. 704-284-0033.

PRIDE GO GO SCOOTER, 3 wheels, 2 yrs old, almost new battery. Paid $1250 new, asking $550. 704-284-4757.

SOLID WOOD SLEIGH BED LIKE new mattress & box springs, matching extra large dresser, $1000. Grindstaff glass top dining table, 4 chairs, $200.

Wood kitchen table, 2 chairs & bench, $100. Top load Maytag washer, $100. Kenmore dryer, $100. 704-868-0081.

MTD YARD MACHINE, 12.5HP, 38” cut, needs battery & muffler, $225. Craftsman 15.5 HP, 48” cut, needs battery, $250. 704750-3281.

HOUSE FULL OF FURNITURE for sale. 123 Green Meadow Drive, Kings Mtn. 704-736-8497.

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PALMS RESORT, CENTRAL MYRTLE BEACH. Gorgeous ocean front, spacious, 1BR, 1BA Condo, sleeps 6, stainless kitchen, fireplace, king bed.

LAKE MURRAY, 2 lots, each Unit#1205. 843-448-9431 or 100ft waterfront, dock approved, www.suiteatthebeach.com perked for septic, county waWant To Buy ter, Newberry Co. $88,000ea or both $160,000 . 864-489-7506 for WANTED TO BUY, GOOD viewing.

USED FURNITURE AND APLAKE JAMES - 14 ACRES OF PLIANCES, and antiques or esLAND on Benfield Landing Rd., tates. 704-481-0954, after 5 p.m. road frontage on two sides, 1700 704-482-0540. sqft modular home with scenic RED ROAD TOWING PAYING mountain views, across the road CASH FOR YOUR CAR Runfrom Lake James. 828-443-1378. ning or not, title, no title. Charles 2BR 1BA HOUSE, LARGE LOT, Bessemer City. Good neighborhood. $47,000. 704-616-7430, 704-813-6440.

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Dellinger. 704-692-6767, 704487-0228.

OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE, 2BR, 2BA, inside laundry room with golf cart. 704-4774923.

BUYING JUNK CARS, title or no title. Running or not. Fast on time service. BUYING BUSES, BIG TRUCKS, & MOST ANY METAL. 704-692-6752.

PRIME WEEKS BECAME AVAILABLE at Ocean lakes, Myrtle Beach, SC in June and July. 704-472-4945, 704-4734171.

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CAMPING, RV SPACES, TENT, Rental Units. 2015 Seasonal Sites available. Scenic Ridge Country Campground. 704-4350938, Cherryville.

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I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC Test Strips. Up to $10 per 100 ct.

Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local & pay fast. 828-577-4197.

TURN YOUR NON-WORKING LAPTOP into cash, any condition, 2010 or newer only, no XP computers, 704-434-5057 leave message.

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS, trailers, metal boats, tractors & farm equipment, any scrap metal & land. Must have ID & proof of ownership. 704-6921006.

WILL PAY UP TO $2500 for running & non running cars, trucks, vans & farm equip, any metals.

Titles or not. Must have proof of ownership & ID. Also buying car batteries. 704-418-4516

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DSBG selects new Director of Development

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Erick West has been appointed the Director of Development for Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and will oversee all of its fundraising and membership activities.

West has over 8 years of experience in fundraising and development. He most recently served as the Assistant Director of Alumni & Parent Relations and Annual Support for Beloit College in Wisconsin. While there he was charged with building sustainable growth in the annual fund program, as well as assisting with donor relations and stewardship of numerous projects and initiatives.

In addition to his work with Beloit College, West has also worked as the Director of Development for the Boys & Girls Club of

Janesville in Wisconsin, where he established the development function, and as the Manager of Emergency Services for the American Red Cross of South Central Wisconsin.

West has a Bachelor of Arts degree in both PoErick West litical Science and Anthropology & Sociology from Knox College located in Galesburg, Illinois.

State Farm - Ryan Clarke Hundreds attend Gaston College Health Fair opens in Belmont State Farm Insurance has a fresh new face in Belmont with the arrival of Ryan Clarke to occupy the office that was home to long-time State Farm representative Art Shoemaker, who has retired. A grand opening celebration and Chamber ribbon-cutting marked the new business opening on June 9, 2015.

Guests enjoyed a cookout, tours of the office and getting to know a new member of the Chamber and the business community. The office is at 305 Belmont-Mount Holly Road.

In the photo Ryan Clarke is cutting the ribbon, with Art Shoemaker at her side. Team

members, family members and Chamber members look on. From the left, are Chamber Board Chair Melia Lyerly of Lyerly Agency, Alex Sutton, Wanda Kinkade, Ryan’s parents Bill and Judy Clarke, Ashlee Johnson, Laurie Payseur, Elisha McGonagle, Erin Wimberly, Ryan’s brother Will Clarke, Chamber VP Teresa Rankin and Chamber Board member and Stanley Town Manager Heath Jenkins.

For more information on State Farm Insurance - Ryan Clarke, call 704.827.8433, or visit.www.ryanclarkeinsurance.com.

Wellness, nutrition, health and fitness were the focus of the Gaston College Annual Health Fair, which took place on the College’s Dallas Campus on Thursday, May 7. Close to 300 people attended the two-hour event.

The Health Fair featured 40 community booths representing organizations and companies like CaroMont Health Community Wellness, GHOP-Gaston HIV Outreach Program, Gaston Hospice, Home Harvest, Smoking Cessation, Organic Marketplace and the YMCA. Gaston College was represented in 17 booths promoting Gaston College programs such as Dietetic Technology, Esthetics, Health & Fitness Science, Medical Assisting and Practical Nursing.

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Gaston County Senior Line Dance Group, Gaston College Dance for Fitness, Gaston College Aerobics, and Gaston College Yoga.

Martial arts expert Eddie Shelton demonstrated traditional Tai Chi. Free chair massages, blood pressure and diabetes screenings, and nutrition and body composition consultations were available to attendees. The CaroMont Mobile Mammogram unit was on-hand to provide services and Total and HDL Cholesterol Screenings were offered for a fee of $10.00 per person.

The Health Fair was sponsored by the Gaston College Health Promotion Committee.

Gaston College faculty, staff and students, and members of the local community attended the event.

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