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Charlies Drugs teams up with Tri-County Animal rescue

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Jameson Malo (left), his mom Trudi (who was under an umbrella working) and friend Kevin Granson were enjoying a visit to Pinebrook Swim Club last week. For more pool pictures and water safety tips see page 3.

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Charlies Drugs in Mount Holly is teaming up with TriCounty Animal Rescue in Iron Station to help dogs and cats have a second chance at life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Charlies Drugs has been a landmark in downtown Mount Holly for decades and besides working hard to keep humans healthy, the staff there also cares about four-legged friends.

“We're all animal lovers here,” said staffer Pam Guin.

Taking that affection to the next level, Charlies contacted Joann Hager at Tri-County about how they could help her keep the rescue operation going.

“Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization founded in 1998 serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties committed to ending pet homelessness in this area,” Hager says. “We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Our “needs” list includes towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food.”

Charlies is giving shelf space at the store where donated items such as stuffed animal toys, scented candles, and calendars are being offered in exchange for donations that go directly to Tri-County.

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Antley and Winslow team to record veterans' stories

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Two Belmont men are teaming up to blend the latest in smartphone and computer technology with stories by local veterans of their exploits in wars long ago.

About six months ago, Jim Antley and Neal Winslow of Belmont were at the American Military Museum in Gastonia getting a tour of the facility by its director Jim Mayo. After seeing the displays and photographs, an idea was born.

“Afterward, we thought it would be nice if people could actually hear the stories that some of our veterans had to tell,” said Antley.

Taking his expertise as a videographer as a jumping off point, Antley came up with the idea of taping interviews with veterans and having the results linked to QR codes for distribution in places like the museum, brochures, newspapers and the like.

For those of you who don't know, QR codes are those little printed squares with “squiggly” black designs on them.

QR code (abbreviated from Quick Response Code) is the trademark for a type of matrix barcode (or two-dimensional barcode) first designed for the auto in-

dustry in Japan. It is an optical label that contains information about the item to which it is attached. A QR code uses four standardized encoding modes (numeric, alphanumeric, byte / binary, and kanji) to efficiently store data; extensions may also be used.

The QR Code system became popular outside the automotive industry due to its fast readability and greater storage capacity compared to standard UPC barcodes include product tracking, item identification, time tracking, document management, and general marketing.

A QR code consists of black modules (square dots) arranged in a square grid on a white background, which can be read by an imaging device (such as a camera) and processed using Reed-Solomon error correction until the image can be appropriately interpreted. The required data are then extracted from patterns present in both horizontal and vertical components of the image.

Winslow, a US Navy Sea Bee veteran himself, had this to say about the project.

“It is important we preserve the stories our older veterans have to tell,” Winslow said. “When they die their sto- The QR code seen on this BannerNews photo will link folks to a video of ries will die with them if we don't.”

Pearl Harbor survivor Gene Reinhardt.

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Riverbend Steam Station site of Duke Energy report on coal ash

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take years to complete. Company spokesman Jeff Brooks said it takes about one year to excavate one million tons of coal ash.

At the Goldsboro site alone, there are six million tons of ash that need to be dried out and scooped out.

Some environmentalists praised the Duke plan, but others were wary.

Clean energy advocate Jim Warren, with NC WARN, put out this statement: "We fully share the concerns about ongoing contamination of waters at the existing coal ash sites. But we find it deeply regrettable that Duke and others could consider that expanding the number of contaminated sites - and abuse of local communities - is a sound and just solution. Duke continues to mislead the public and news media about the nature of its proposed dumps in Lee and Chatham."

Catawba Riverkeeper Sam Perkins had this to say.

“Neither this announcement nor the $102 million fine do anything for the coal ash on the Catawba River at Allen (Lake Wylie) and Marshall (Lake Norman), which together comprise approximately one third of coal ash in North Carolina. Around these two sites also lie the majority of drinking water wells the state has said are too contaminated for drinking or cooking. If Duke Energy truly wants to take responsibility for these sites, it needs to clean up these sites as well.”

Last Tuesday saw a number of Duke Energy officials gather at the decommissioned Riverbend Steam Station on Mt. Island Lake near Mt. Holly and lay out plans for coal ash removal at its sites in other areas of the state.

Coal ash removal from Riverbend's storage lagoons has been underway for about a month now. It's estimated that 4.5 million tons of coal ash are at Riverbend. The coal ash is being transported to a fully lined landfill on Homer, Ga. in covered and washed trucks to control dust.

At last week's press event, Duke Energy recommended full excavation of an additional 12 coal ash basins in North Carolina. The material would be safely reused in lined structural fills or permanently disposed in lined landfills. Last week's announcement brings to 24 the total number of Carolinas basins the company is prepared to close by removing ash from its current storage locations at each power plant.

The company recommends excavating five basins at the Cape Fear Plant (Moncure, N.C.), five basins at H.F. Lee Plant (Goldsboro, N.C.), one basin at W.H. Weatherspoon Plant (Lumberton, N.C.), and one inactive basin at the Cliffside Steam Station (Mooresboro, N.C.).

The majority of the excavated ash would be relocated to lined structural fills in Chatham and Lee counties in North Carolina.

“We’re making strong progress to protect groundwater and close ash basins, delivering on our commitment to safe, sustainable, long-term solutions,” said Lynn Good, Duke Energy’s president and chief executive officer. “A blue ribbon national advisory board and independent engineers, scientists, and dedicated teams at Duke Energy are spending thousands of hours studying data, building enhanced groundwater and surface water protection programs, and identifying closure options that protect people This picture shows coal ash being loaded at Duke Energy's Riverbend Steam Station for reand the environment in a cost- moval. The station is now deactivated but 4.5 million tons of ash are still stored there. Last effective manner.” week, Duke officials gave a tour of the location and laid out plans for ash removal at its other The work is expected to steam station locations.

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CHARLIES DRUG From page 1

Pam Guin at Charlies Drugs in Mount Holly shows some of the donated pet toys whose sale will be donated to Tri-County Animal Rescue in Iron Station.

Photo by Alan Hodge “We like at least a dollar but people can give what they want,” Guin said.

The idea is proving to be a success.

“Every day someone makes a donation,” Guin said. “We get new stuff all the time.”

Plans are for the program, which has been in place for about nine months now, to continue at Charlies for the

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slow have already seen that the scope of their project could grow beyond what the two of them can pull off.

“We are thinking about how we could get help from students or anyone else with recording experience,” they said.

For Veterans Day this year, Antley and Winsol have an idea of putting pictures of folks they've talked to in the BannerNews with QR codes on them so readers can access the videos. Another outlet is YouTube. Antley has a YouTube release form that interviewees can sign. Other places could be local history museums and the public library.

“This is already proving to be an eye opening and exciting project,” Antley said.

For more information on the “Preserving Our Veterans' Stories”, contact Antley at 704-825-8903 or Winslow at 704-829-7496.

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From page 1 So far, Antley and Winslow have interviewed and taped six local veterans of WWII and the Korean War. These include Pearl Harbor survivor Gene Reinhardt, Cecil Duckworth, Joe Teddar, Ray Stewart, Howard Hand, and Horace Shoemaker.

They plan to get up with American Legion Post 144 and Post 180 to set up interviews with folks like Red Joye, John Martin, Lewis Crawford, Patricia Chaparro, Charles Isles, and James Reeves. In addition to military veterans, Antley and Winslow are also interested in what widows and other “homefront” folks have to say about their experiences while WWII and Korea raged.

That sounds like a lot of work and it is. Antley and Win-

forseeable future.

“It's really been helping us out,” Hager said. “It's wonderful Charlies stepped up to help.”

Besides funneling the pet toy donations to Tri-County, Charlies also donates from its own pocket.

For more information about Tri-County Animal Rescue, go to www.tcar.us.

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Focus on water safety this summer As recent events on the Catawba River and Lake Wylie have shown, each year, thousands of people die or are injured, and millions of dollars of property damage occur because of preventable recreational boating accidents on U.S. waterways. In addition, swimming safety is crucial when in and around area lakes.

“Folks want to enjoy the lakes, and with warm weather here, we want everyone to be thinking about ways to be safe when they’re boating and swimming this season.” said Scott Jolley, public safety and recreation planning project manager for Duke Energy.

Life jackets are essential for water safety, especially for young or inexperienced swimmers, while boating and swimming. Duke Energy has partnered with a variety of stakeholder organizations to install life jacket loaner boards at public access areas. Life jackets in a variety of sizes are available for temporary use. Visitors may check out a life jacket at no charge and then return it to the kiosk when done. Life jacket loaner boards are run on an honor system, and availability will vary. Mountain Island Lake- Riverbend Access Area, Neck Road Access Area. Lake Wylie- Buster Boyd Access Area; Ebenezer Access Area; South Point Access Area. Lake WatereeJune Creek Access Area; Taylors Creek Access Area; Colonel’s Creek Access Area;

Wateree Creek Access Area.

While enjoying the lakes, Duke Energy reminds boaters and visitors to respect access areas and their neighbors by picking up litter after their day at the lake. Overnight camping, fires, littering, removal of any vegetation and permanent structures are strictly prohibited on any of the lakes’ public recreation access areas, islands or along the shoreline.

Please follow these other guidelines and tips while enjoying the lakes: Parking at public recreation access areas is permitted in marked spaces only. Vehicles and trailers should not park along the highway. Vehicles found in prohibited areas may be towed without prior notice, at the owner's expense; Keep the environment safe and clean by leaving no trace of your visit to the lakes.

Handle gasoline and oil with care to avoid spills. Please don't litter and consider recycling plastics, glass, and aluminum containers; Always wear a life jacket – one should be available for every passenger. Ensure children are wearing the appropriate size; Never swim alone; Remember to stay hydrated, and keep children hydrated. Wearing a life jacket for a long period of time can accelerate dehydration; Don’t overload a boat. Seats do not indicate capacity; Keep track of the weather, especially approaching thunderstorms which can be dangerous. If

caught in rough water, keep low in the boat and head the boat’s bow into the waves; Alcohol and water don't mix. Alcohol distorts a person's judgment and slows down reaction time. Don’t mix alcohol with boating or swimming; Always be attentive on the water, and focus on operating the boat.

Remember an accident can happen very quickly. Stay alert for other boaters, skiers and swimmers; Use caution upstream and downstream of hydro dams due to strong currents from water releases, and observe posted signage;Carry all the proper equipment including a cell phone, drinking water (to prevent dehydration) and develop a float plan to let your friends and family know where you are going and when you will return; Keep a life line with a throw ring nearby to throw to a swimmer who appears to be in trouble while on a boat or from the shoreline; Take advantage of the boating and swimming expertise that is available.

The American Red Cross, SC Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), the NC Wildlife Resource Commission (NCWRC), local marine commissions and other organizations offer a variety of safe boating and swimming courses. Free boat inspections are also available through local U.S. Coast Guard auxiliaries and Power Squadrons, SCDNR and the NCWRC.

The stuff that summer memories are made of saw pals Lewis O'Tuel, Charlie Biggs, Joseph O'Teul, Nathan Gosnell, and Noah Gosnell having a big time last week at Pinebrook Swim Club.

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It was 100F last week and lifeguard Mary Nance was seen taking a quick dip at Pinebrook Swim Club.

Belmont man splits $289,952 Carolina Cash 5 jackpot After three years playing the lottery together each week, Robert Ventry of Belmont and Benjamin Kroll of Charlotte hoped that one day they’d win big. Their hope came true last Friday when their Quick Pick ticket matched all five numbers in that night’s Cash 5 drawing, winning the $289,952 jackpot.

“We started out just playing the Powerball and Mega

Millions,” said Ventry, a beer salesman in Gaston County.

“Then one day I looked at the odds and suggested that we start playing Cash 5. Boy, am I glad we did.”

“It’s nice to play together because it cuts the cost in half and then we get to split the winnings,” said Kroll, a meat cutter at BI-LO. Ventry purchased the lucky

$1 ticket at Food Lion on Moores Chapel Road in Charlotte. The ticket beat odds of 1 in 575,757 to win the jackpot.

“I always said we were going to come to Raleigh to claim a big prize one day,” Ventry said.

“And here we are,” added Kroll. “And it feels awesome.”

After state and federal taxes were withheld, Ventry and

Kroll each collected a check for $100,396.

“I’m going to pay off a lot of bills, share with my kids and save the rest for the future,” Ventry said.

“A lot of this will go to my kid’s education,” Kroll said.

“And I’m sure we’ll take a nice vacation.”

Sisters Mallory, Ella, and Lauren Gosnell were cooling off last week at Pinebrook Swim Club in Belmont.

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My opinion...Fun, fun at summer camp Well it's time for kids to expand their horizons at summer camp.

My own experience with summer camp was a mixed bag. Or, as Charles Dickens said “it was the best of times it was the worst of times”.

The first time I went to summer camp I was about 11 years old. My uncle, famed Belmont High athlete Ronald Lamar “Pineknot” Helton (whose father Roscoe was the announcer at the old Davis Park baseball field) was in the Navy Seabees at the time and his unit built docks for a certain summer camp on the Catawba River and as a reward he got to choose an underprivileged kid to attend camp for a week and I reckon I qualified so off I went.

My fellow campers (all males no girls allowed) stayed in shanties with screened sides so we could get plenty of fresh air as well as the rain that blew in and soaked our blankets. The person in charge of my group was named “Chief” but later I found out he was not a chief at all but actually a Lumbee college student from Pembroke State University.

We ate our food in a big building and the tea was brewed up in big cans and the shower houses had a very strong smell of Clorox and there was a snack stand where you could buy candy and crackers. I ate a lot of candy and crackers that week.

Amusements consisted of bow and arrow shooting, .22 rifle shooting, horse riding, fishing, and canoeing. For the bow and arrow and .22 shooting we were issued arms and pointed towards the targets and it was “fire at will”. The horse riding was free range and one of my pals nearly bought the farm when

his steed tripped on a pine tree root.

As far as canoeing, we were supposed to stay in the camp lagoon but more than once adventurous types paddled out into the main current and had to be picked up later several miles downstream. Fishing was my favorite thing and I gave the bream a hard time.

Overall, the one week adventure went smoothly for me and I had a great experience.

The next year it was a different story.

Once again Uncle Pineknot arranged for me to return to camp which was good because my socioeconomic status had not improved very much.

This time I was 12-years-old and a new scheme was in place at the camp. This idea labeled all 12-yearolds as “Senior Campers”. What it boiled down to was this- Senior Campers, under the guise of building muscles and “pioneer skills” got to clear underbrush and thicket for new cabin sites. We did this in the broiling sun with sling blades and bush axes and rakes. A set of twins that were in my cabin had never seen poison ivy or oak and got “eat up” with the stuff. I had chiggers galore. We were slave laborers. The twins crept out of camp one night and went to a bar down the road and called their parents to come get them.

But there was also a funny time during the Senior Camper session and it involved Chief. Yes, good ol' Chief was back from the wilds of Lumberton.

Here's what happened. One night everyone in camp gathered on the riverbank for an “Indian ceremony”. There was a crackling fire.

Frogs sang their love songs. Skee-

ters bit viciously. We sat on the wet grass and our rear ends grew uncomfortably damp.

The river lapped gently against Alan Hodge the muddy Banner-News Editor shore.

Then, out in the darkness on the water, an eerie, glowing apparition began to appear. It drew closer.

It was Chief in Native American western plains style outfit with full feathered headdress and war paint and the whole nine yards. He was standing, arms akimbo, in a canoe being paddled by one of the camp bossmen. In front of Chief in the canoe was a lit railroad flare stuck in a bucket of sand, The effect was eerie as heck.

But suddenly, when Chief's canoe was about 30 feet from shore, a large cabin cruiser chugged by in the river darkness and the resulting bow wave turned Chief's canoe over and he came spluttering and sputtering to shore drenched and his once magnificent headdress looked like a wet chicken on his head.

As one, all of us kids rolled on the ground convulsed in glee and Chief stormed off.

Summer camps nowadays are much more regulated than the one I went to and safety is much better addressed. If your kids go to camp, know they will probably be better tended to than I was but also don’t forget it's a time for them to grow inside and out.

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Dear Editor: Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, and most suicides are a result of untreated mental illness. We know today that more research, advocacy, and education can help prevent these needless deaths. Like so many others, I know about this personally because in 2011 I lost my dad to suicide.

For too long, suicide has been swept under the rug while families have been made to feel ashamed for losing a loved one to mental illness. Now, some solutions may be within our grasp. For example, studies have shown that placing additional barriers on bridges reduces the number of suicides. Once deterred, people often do not try again, and their suicides just never happen. There are similar important findings in other areas such as neurobiology and clinical treatment, but more research is needed. Just as federal funding made the difference in preventing cancer and HIV/AIDS, more funding for suicide prevention research will save lives.

My fellow advocates are traveling to Washington, D.C., later this month to tell our members of Congress how important this issue is to us. If you suffer from a mental illness – or you know someone who does – take five minutes right now to call your U.S. Representative and Senators at 202-224-3121, and tell them to make suicide prevention a national priority.

You might just save a life.

Dana M. Cea Communications Chair, NC Chapter of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Winston-Salem, NC (336) 817-1525 Dear Editor, On behalf of the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), I am writing to express my support of the vote taken by Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis and Representatives Patrick McHenry, Renee Ellmers, Virginia Foxx, George Holding, Richard Hudson, Robert Pittenger, David Rouzer, and Mark Walker in favor of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA).

NCTO is a national trade association that represents the entire spectrum of the domestic textile manufacturing sector, from fiber and yarn to fully finished fabrics for numerous end uses. We promote a united front that communicates the industry’s needs and interests to lawmakers in Congress and the White House.

NCTO fights to ensure that the U.S. textile industry has a strong voice in Washington on issues vital to our industry and workers, including international trade agreements.

NCTO represents 48 companies who have textile facilities in North Carolina, where statewide textile and apparel employment was 42,300 in 2014. North Carolina’s textile industry makes significant contributions to the national economy and job creation that is enriched when these companies can compete on a level playing field in the global market.

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My daughter could never get kidnapped – she leaves a trail wherever she has been My daughter could never get kidnapped. She leaves drinking glasses wherever she goes. I can tell where she has been the night before. There is a string of glasses littered around the house. How she uses so many in one night is beyond me. To find her, I just follow the trail.

Now if I get kidnapped, it will be a different story. If I’m put on TV and forced to say something, you’ll hear me say, “I feel like I’m in the Ransom of Red Chief”. That’s code.

“The Ransom of Red Chief” is a short story I read in tenth grade. The plot is some men kidnapped this rambunctious ten year old boy. When the

kidnappers contacted the parents and demanded a ransom, the parents replied, “You keep him. In fact, if you want us to take him back, you will have to pay us”. The story continues with the various attempts on the part of the kidnappers to return the boy all while he makes their life a nightmare. They finally return him, exasperated from having to take care of him.

In this story, the kidnappers initially wanted the relationship the least with the kidnapped boy. They didn’t care about him. He was a tool to secure ransom money. When the parents told the kidnappers to keep their son, they reversed the relationship. At that point, who wanted the relationship the least? The parents. When that happened, the parents owned the relationship.

In difficult family situations, there is often one person who wants the relationship the most.

They are willing to sacrifice everything to help their loved one who is in crisis due to their bad choices. The person causing “grief” wants the relationship the least and owns it. Often the care giver works and sacrifices everything thinking the person in crisis will respond to the kindness of their efforts. They believe the other person will see their sacrifice and respond positively to these acts of mercy and compassion. Instead, the person in crisis disrespects the sacrificing person. They sacrifice more thinking it will finally bring respect. Instead, the disrespect by the one in crisis in-

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Just like in “The Ransom of Red Chief” the relationship has to be reversed.

I ’ v e Tony Marciano learned that in difficult relationships, the “person who wants the relationship the least” owns it.

In my world of working with people with addictions, I’ve seen loved ones unable to say “no” to the person in their life who is in crisis. They continue to sacrifice while their loved one remains in active addiction. When they do learn to say “No” and learn that “No” is a full sentence, they can say “No” and still love the person in crisis. It is in saying “No” that the relationship is reversed.

Their loved one, whose world is spiraling out of control, finally starts to seek the help they so desperately need.

A parent of our Rescue Mission program graduate said that her response to her son in recovery has to be counter intuitive to what she would naturally do. Saying “Yes” and giving in to him to what he demanded sounded like “love” but kept him in active addiction. When she said “No” and allowed him to face the consequences of his destructive behavior he started to get better. I’ve watched this son thrive when his mother said “no” to him.

Remember, if I get kidnapped, do not send money.

The kidnappers will have to pay my wife to take me off their hands. I promise I’ll give them a run for their money.

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Holy Angels adds vocational program Following months of planning and preparation, Holy Angels is set to expand their services to include the new LifeChoices vocational program, in Cramerton. According to Holy Angels CEO, Regina Moody, "we are adding an Adult Day Vocational Program (ADVP) component to our program. This will allow us to focus on pre-vocational skills related to job placement. The staff and current participants are looking forward to the possibilities that lie ahead."

As a continuation of Holy Angels 60th Anniversary - "Spreading our wings in celebration", Holy Angels remembers and celebrates the past - but looks to the future and the needs of individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities.

LifeChoices is a Day Activity/Pre-vocational Program with a focus on vocational training and employment placement. This is a unique continuum of services as the staff will work with the participants to enhance their level of independence through a variety of skills training. The program currently has 10 participants (nonresidential), but will expand to serve up to 50 individuals. New admissions to the program will begin in August.

Cherubs Market, an extension of Cherubs Café & Cherubs Candy Bouquet, will provide training opportunities in the area of retail sales and operations. Customers will find their favorite homemade salads and candy bouquets as well as a new selection of gourmet foods and baskets, art work, and gift items.

A 5000-square-foot space formerly occupied by Baker's Furniture in Cramerton has been transformed by Holy Angels to house two important expanded programs -- Life Choices and Cherubs Market. Life Choices is a vocational program for Holy Angels participants. Products for sale in Cherubs Market will include candy bouquets made in the Belmont shop and food items from Cherubs Cafe in Belmont. The Montcross Area and Gaston Regional Chambers partnered on a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, June 23, 2015, which was followed by a Montcross Area Chamber 'Morning Spark" networking event. In the photo Holy Angels participants and administrators, along with Chamber officials, celebrate the opening of Life Choices and Cherubs Market.

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Gaston suspects arrested in cell tower break ins A Gaston County man was arrested last Tuesday in Gaffney, South Carolina in connection with outstanding warrants in Lincoln and Mecklenburg Counties.

According to the Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Dept., Detective Frank Runyon learned of the location where John Samuel Aldridge, 38, of 100 Lanier Street, Mount Holly, NC was staying in Gaffney, SC and authorities arrested him on a Fugitive from Justice Warrant. Aldridge waived extradition and Detective Runyon returned him to Lincoln County where warrants were

served.

During April and May a number of cell tower sites were broken into and air conditioning units were targeted by the thieves.

Aldridge is charged with the April 26, 2015 break-in at a cell tower in the 3400 block of Fox Meadow Lane, Iron Station, NC. Air conditioning units and ground wires for the tower had been removed.

Total property loss was placed in excess of $150,000.

He is also charged with breaking into an A T and T cell tower site on Sadler Road on May 12, 2015 where

ground wires and air conditioning units were taken.

Aldridge is accused of causing $10,000 worth of damage and air conditioning thefts from a site on County Line Trail on May 1, 2015.

Warrants were also served on Aldridge for similar incidents that occurred in Lincolnton, Mecklenburg and Gaston Counties.

According to police, he is charged with six felony counts of Larceny, one felony count of Breaking and Entering a Building, three felony counts of Possession of Stolen Goods, two misdemeanor

Brandon Jackson Kirby counts of First Degree Trespassing, two misdemeanor counts of Injury to Real Property, one misdemeanor count of Injury to Personal Property and one misdemeanor count of Interfering with an Electronic Monitoring Device.

Two other suspects have also been arrested in connection with the thefts. Penny Moore Self, 40, of South

John Samuel Aldridge

Penny Moore Self

Hawthorne Street, Mount Holly, NC was charged with one felony count each of Larceny and Possession of Stolen Goods. She is under a $10,000 secured bond.

Brandon Jackson Kirby,34, of Ash Street, Lowell, NC is charged with felony Larceny and several other charges. He remains in the Gaston County Jail.

Aldridge is being held in the Lincoln County Detention Center under a $251,000 secured bond.

The investigation is continuing and additional charges are expected to be filed. Detectives David Brooks, Kelly Paris, Jeneatta Lopez and Frank Runyon are the investigating officers.

Three arrested in drug surveillance operation Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigators arrested three people Tuesday, on June 23, 2015 while conducting a surveillance operation.

According to officials, Narcotics Lt. Jon Propst said, “Investigators watched as a drug deal occurred south of Lincolnton in the 3200 block of Gastonia Highway. Detectives then approached the area and apprehended three suspects involved in the transaction.”

Investigators seized more than 28 grams of cocaine, a small amount of marijuana and over $1,700 in cash during the operation.

Baker District Patrol deputies assisted in the

operation.

Candice Marie Cooper, 23, of 319 Boyce Street, Gastonia, NC and Larry Antwan Chambers, 34, of 332 Lowland Dairy Road, Mount Holly, NC were charged with one felony count each of Trafficking Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell and Deliver Cocaine, and Conspiracy to Traffic Cocaine. Chambers was also served two outstanding warrants for Failure to Appear.

Bond for Cooper was set at $60,000 secured while bond for Chambers is $80,000 secured.

Christopher Obryan Adams, 29, of 1036 Ashwood Court, Gastonia, NC was charged

with one felony count each of Trafficking Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell and Deliver Cocaine, and Conspiracy to Traffic Cocaine, Possession of Cocaine, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling for a Controlled Substance and one misdemeanor count of Possession of Marijuana. He is being held under an $85,000 secured bond.

Lt. Propst said, “Sheriff Carpenter has as-

sembled a great group of hard working, proactive narcotics detectives. In this particular case a few individuals made a decision to come to Lincoln County to sell drugs. They now know that choice was a mistake.”

Residents are urged to continue using the Drug Tip Line which has led to a number of arrests on drug charges. The Tip Line Number is 704-736-8422.

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Mopeds must now be registered As of Wednesday, mopeds must be registered in North Carolina. Not only that, but owners must pay an annual license fee, carry a registration card, and display a tag on the bike just like a motorcycle.

Those rules were put in place by the NCDMV following their passage last year by the General Assembly.

Looking ahead, The N.C. House passed a bill this week that will also require moped owners to buy liability insurance. Unless vetoed by Gov. Pat McCrory, that law will take effect in July 2016.

NCDMV estimates there are about 25,000

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The state’s penalty for driving without a license plate is a $25 fine, plus court costs.

But a grace period of anywhere from 30 to 60 days is being encouraged among those who typically issue traffic tickets.

NCDMV Commissioner Kelly Thomas sent out a note to police, sheriffs, and other law enforcement officers urging leniency- for the first month.

“When appropriate, please consider issuing warning tickets rather than citations during the first 30 days the law is in effect,” Kelly wrote.

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City councils in Belmont and Mt. Holly have approved FY2015-2016 municipal budgets. The City of Belmont's budget is $15.1 million. As it stands now, the city’s current tax rate of 47.5 cents per $100 of valuation remains unchanged. Belmont has a total estimated valuation of approximately $1.194 billion.

That figure represents the total taxable value of property and

businesses in the city.

The Belmont budget includes a three percent salary adjustment for city employees. The overall health insurance costs including dental, life and vision are increasing in 2015-2016 by 6.6 percent.

City Manager Barry Webb presented a proposed budget on June 8 to the city council.

According to state law, the council had until June 30 to approve a budget, which will

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City officials got started on the work of building a budget in March when budget forms were sent to department heads.

The city’s chief source of income is derived from property and sales taxes it collects.

Those amount to about 75 percent of the projected general fund budget of $9.24 million for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.

Another big piece of the city’s budget picture is found in the water and sewage fund, which for fiscal year 20152016 comes in at an estimated 5.47 million. That figure reflects a healthy bump of about 4.7 percent from the previous year’s budget.

Other income for the city includes $390,000 from the stormwater fund and $75,000 from travel and tourism fund.

Big budget items for Belmont in the coming year include building the Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park, conducting a large street resurfacing project, and continuing to update and upgrade the water and sewer infrastructure some parts of which are a century old.

The City of Mount Holly has set its proposed FY20152016 budget. The budget was approved at the June meeting of the city council.

Mount Holly's FY20152016 budget is $17,469,200- a 12.5 percent increase over the adjusted FY2014-2015 budget of $15,535,000.

City manager Danny Jackson says department managers and other city staff endeavored to keep the budget a taut one. The tax rate will remain at 53 cents per $100 value.

“The budget is a testament of the hard work of our city staff, which includes the subordinate employees of my Executive Staff,” Jackson said. “The City Council has provided clear direction about certain things that they would like to see in the budget. Given that we are in the service industry the budget is primarily formulated to ensure that we are providing a high quality service to our citizens. We collectively strive to not burden our citizens, as noted by the fact that we are not recommending property tax and water rate increases.

The budget is one that will address a multitude of needs for the city, as any sound financial should. I can’t thank my staff enough for helping me in ways that we uphold the public trust by being fiscally responsible.”

General Fund revenues in the budget amounted to $9,892,800- a 5.2 percent increase over Fy2014-2015.

Other revenues included $6,441,000 water and sewer fund, $391,000 Powell Bill, $670,000 capital reserve, and

$74,400 E-911.

In the General Fund, real and property taxes chipped in $5,966,000, sales tax added $2,142,000, business privilege and franchise taxes tallied $815,000, fees and permits $716,000, investments and other revenues $170,000, and transfers and fund balance $83,000.

Expenditures in the budget are topped by police at $3,297,100 followed by streets and sanitation at $1,929,200. Next is fire at $1,728,500, administration at $1,379,100. Other proposed FY2015-2016 expenditures included $823,300 for parks and recreation, $415,600 for community development, $253,100 for legislative, and $66,900 for the garage.

Operating a city government means that expenses are incurred for a very wide range of things all of which are important to provide citizens with a high level of services.

In Mount Holly, some of the places revenues are slated to be spent in the FY2015-2016 budget includes $60,000 for the City Attorney, $5,000 to Verizon for tablets, $20,000 for citywide beautification, $30,000 for professional services, $10,000 for citywide training initiatives such as sexual harassment and customer services, $25,000 for building maintenance and grounds upkeep, and $50,000 for equipment rental and lease.

Sub-headings under police expenditures for the FY20152016 budget includes requests such as $1,850,000 for wages (no new positions were requested for this budget year), $24,720 for school crossing guard wages, $4,200 for K-9, and $92,588 for four new police cars. The fire department's FY2015-2016 proposed budget overall expenditures includes items such as $853,000 for wages, $21,170 for uniforms, $8,500 for travel and training, $346,400 for maintenance and vehicle repair, and $67,000 for new equipment for Station 34's new fire fire engine.

On the streets and solid waste scene, the FY20152016 budget tallies individual expenses such as contract services like grass cutting at $73,000, employee of the year bonus $100, $26,000 for replacement garbage and recycling cans, and $10,000 for maintenance on equipment.

Parks and Recreation expenses in the FY2015-2016 budget listed items such as wages at $314,500, trophies and uniforms at $27,000, $25,500 for building and grounds maintenance, and $5,300 for community relations.

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Obituaries Nadine Samples Alexander Mount Holly- Nadine Samples Alexander, age 77 went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.

Mrs. Alexander was born in Cocke County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Edward and Matilda Pate Samples.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, David Lester Alexander III. Mrs. Alexander was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also a very tender-hearted, generous, and loyal person who loved her family dearly. Her loving family left to cherish her memories are four children, Donna Weill and husband Hal of Monroe, NC, Bobby Rappe, Jr. and wife Donna of Mount Holly, Linda Alverson and husband Barry of Mount Holly, Eddie Rappe and wife Kem of Salisbury, NC; nine grandchildren, Dottie Alverson and Jeremy Gordon, Boogie Alverson, Donna and husband Dakota Lynn, A.J. Alverson, Colton Gera Rappe, Alyssa Gera Rappe, Alyssa McGraw, Bobby Rappe III, and Christopher Rappe; one great-grandchild Elizabeth Lynn; two sisters Bea Towery of Gastonia, Linda Hensley of Clover, SC;

one brother Johnny Samples of Clover SC, and a number of nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Alexander was held at 1:00pm on Thursday June 25, 2015 at Woodlawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Gene Cole officiating. A graveside service followed at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers were Eddie Rappe, Bobby Rappe, Jr., Barry Alverson, Hal Weill, A.J. Alverson, Jeremy Gordon, and Dakota Lynn. The family received friends Wednesday, June 24, 2015 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Woodlawn Funeral Home.

Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly served the family.

Charles William Gallman, Sr. Mount Holly- Charles William Gallman, Sr., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Robin Johnson House on June 24, 2015, after a courag e o u s battle with cancer.

He was born on October 4, 1931 in Spartanburg, SC to the late Glenn M. and Flossie Gurley Gallman. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Jenelle Brannon Gallman.

Mr. Gallman graduated from Chester High School, Chester, SC, and attended Wofford College. He began a 42 year career with Duke Power in 1950, with a 4 year commitment to the United States Navy from 1951-1955.

Mr. Gallman served his country as an aviation electrician during the Korean War. He was stationed at Miramar Naval Base, and was on two tours of duty as a crew member on the USS Boxer and the USS Oriskany. Mr. Gallman worked for Duke Power in the engineering department, the commercial sales department, and was branch manager of the retail offices in Bessemer City, Mount Holly, and Belmont, respectively. He retired from Duke in 1992.

Mr. Gallman was active in various civic and community organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce, the United Way, and Rotary International. He was a member of the Hejaz Temple of the Shriners International for many years. Until his illness he was an active member of First Methodist Church in Mount Holly. He enjoyed traveling, tinkering on cars, and furniture restoration. He was an avid golfer, loved NASCAR and the Atlanta Braves, and for many years on Saturdays afternoons in the fall, you would find him at Clemson, cheering on his beloved Tigers.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law

Meredith and David Gaddis, son and daughter-in-law Charles and Kathy Gallman, and grandchildren Ben, Will, and Harrison Gaddis and Will and Mac Gallman, sister and brother-in-law Nancy G. and Jack W. Dixon, brother-inlaw and sister-in-law Kenneth and Joye Brannon, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Steven Yates, Dr. Charles Meakin, and Dr. Joshua Patt and their staffs; Heather Merritt and Gretchen Young; and the entire staff of the Robin Johnson House and Gaston Hospice for their compassionate care.

A graveside service was conducted at 11:00 on Monday, June 29th at Chester Memorial Gardens in Chester, SC. The family received friends from 6:00 to 8:00 on Sunday, June 28th at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Gaston Hospice, 258 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054 Shriners Hospitals for Children-Greenville, Hejaz Shriners, P.O. Box 667, Mauldin, SC 29662 First United Methodist Church of Mount Holly NC, 140 N. Main Street, Mount Holly, NC 28120.

Condolence messages may be sent to the family at woodlawnfuneral.org.

Bobbie Beatty McClure Alexis- Bobbie Beatty McClure, age 69 of 2056 Little Mountain Road died Monday, June 22, 2015. She was born in Cleveland County, the daughter of the late Vinetta Mellon Beatty and Ralph Junior Beatty of Mount Holly. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Sheila Cline and Tammy McClure.

She was a member of Cornerstone Family Worship. In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband Maxie William McClure; two sons, Reverend Kevin McClure and wife Tanya of Stanley, and Jeff McClure of Alexis; one brother, Donald R. Beatty and wife Kathy of Lexington, SC; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. McClure was held 11:30am Friday, June 26, 2015 at Cor-

nerstone Family Worship, 709 Rankin Avenue, Mount Holly with Reverend Art Sneed and Reverend Kevin McClure officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery. The family received friends from 6:00pm-8:00pm Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Woodlawn Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Gaston County PO Box 3984 Gastonia, NC 28053. Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly served the family.

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

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Obituaries Myrtle Stone Womack Mount Holly- Myrtle Stone Womack, age 92 of 419 Pine Street died Friday June 19, 2015. She was born in Gaston County, the daughter of the late Albert Lonnie Stone and Wilma Massey Stone. She was preceded in death by husband James Gray Womack. She was a member of the former Snow Hill United Methodist Church.

She is survived by one son,

Eddie Womack, and wife Donna of Mount Holly, two grandsons Kelly Womack of Cramerton and Kent Womack and wife Kelly of Mount Holly; five great-grandchildren Carley, Hadley, Brimley, and Kingston Womack, and Breasia Mason. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Womack was held 1:00pm Thursday June 25, 2015 at Pineview Cemetery in Mount Holly with

the Reverend Harry Davis Jr. officiating. The family received friends immediately following the service at the cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Mount Holly Life Saving Crew and Mount Holly Fire Department, 333 Killian Road, Mount Holly, NC 28120. Woodlawn Funeral Home served the family.

Meditations The Lord is my banner We have heard lengthy debates over the Confederate flag. This week majority of Americans will agree on one flag. I have already put my miniature decorative American flag in the yard in celebration of Independence Day. Whenever I see the American flag waving it reminds me of “The Star Spangled Banner” written by Francis Scott Key. “O, say does that Star - Spangled Banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.” Flags usually mark a great victory. When race car fans see the checkered flag, they know there is a victory. No matter what we feel about any flag that wave high let’s focus more on a banner that is above all. “And Moses Rev. Angela Pleasants built an altar and called the name of it, The Lord Is My Banner.” First United Methodist Church, Exodus 17:15 ESV. There was a great battle between Amalek and Mount Holly the Israelites. While the battle persisted, Moses stood on top a hill with his staff held high. As long as Moses stood with his staff high the Israelites prevailed.

When he lowered his hands, Amalek prevailed. When Moses grew weary, Aaron and Hur held up Moses hands on each side, and Amalek was defeated. As a result of the great victory, Moses gave glory to God by building an altar. He named the altar The Lord Is My Banner. In God, we find ultimate victory. What battle are you fighting against in your life? Do you feel defeated at every turn in life? We can learn from the story of Moses and the battle against Amalek.

Moses ascended the hill to lift up his hands in prayer to God. “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Romans 12:12 ESV. Moses also had help from Aaron and Hur. There are times we must turn to others in the body of Christ for assistance. “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” I Thessalonians 5:11 ESV. Moses was also obedient and trusted completely in God, who gives us the ultimate victory. “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” I Timothy 6:12 ESV. As you wave your American flag this week, remember there is a greater Banner over us daily. Happy Independence Day.

These friends from Belmont and Bessemer City got together for a good time at Belmont's Juneteenth celebration last Saturday at Stowe Park.

Photos by Alan Hodge

Priscilla Azaglo, Leon Seke, and Kenya Sellers staffed the CaroMont Health booth at Belmont's Juneteenth event.

New Creation Monastery to hold Mass Father John Hoover at New Creation Monastery, 100 Madora St., Mt. Holly, invites all people of good will to Sunday Mass at 10:30am and Thursday Mass at 7pm during July. Call 704-344-0934 for more information.

Marion McLean and Toni Tuppance spoke at the Juneteenth celebration and officially dedicated the Stowe Park pavilion in honor of the late Elsie Greer.

The City of Belmont received four awards for occupational safety last week. The fire department, police department, administrative department, and the parks and recreation department all received a Gold NC Department of Labor certificate of safety achievement for 2014.

Pictured from left to right are Reba Edwards, parks and recreation director; Alex Robinson, senior planner; Victorian Rumfelt, administrative assistant; and Debra Brown, city clerk. NC Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry presented these certificates at a safety banquet held at the Gaston Country Club on June 16.

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The Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church choir and band performed a medley of tunes at the Juneteenth celebration in Belmont.

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On July 4 from 12:01 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., everyone in North Carolina — resident and non-residents alike — can fish in any public body of water, including coastal waters, without purchasing a fishing license or additional trout fishing privilege.

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To give anglers a better chance of catching fish, the Commission stocks a variety of fish in waters across the state — including trout and channel catfish. The agency also provides access to fishing sites across the state, including public fishing areas and boating access areas. The interactive fishing and boating maps on the Commission’s website list more than 500 fishing and boating areas, many of which are free, that are open to the public.

Authorized by the N.C. General Assembly and started in 1994, North Carolina’s annual free fishing day always falls on July 4.

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Gaston Braves player Drew Goodman knocks out a hit in last week's 9-0 win over Huntersville.

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I know you have heard this many times before but it needs to be repeated for the July 4th week. The holiday is fast approaching and you can bet there will be fireworks going off somewhere.

We get calls every year after the holidays asking for help to locate a lost dog. Dogs are frightened by the noise, the smell of sulfur and the flashing lights. This can cause them to escape from their fences and leashes.

Please take time before the fireworks begin to check your fences to ensure there are no holes or breaks. If possible, bring your dogs inside before the fireworks get started. If you take your pet to a fireworks display, please hold them close until it is over.

Here are a few other tips for your pets and fireworks. Check that your pets' ID tags and microchip information are current. If your pet does go running off during fireworks events, it's much easier to be able to identify the owners if all the information is up to date.

Prepare the house. The house becomes your pets' safety zone, so it's important to prepare it properly. Keep some lights on. Keeping a light on will calm your pet and make him feel more secure, rather than being scared in a dark room. Dampen the noise. Close the curtains in the room and, if your animal is a caged one, cover up the cage in a thick blanket, but make sure it is breathable so your animal doesn't suffocate. This will also help to stop the flashes of light affecting your pet. Plan to use familiar sounds to drown out the noise of the fireworks. Music from a stereo or turning on the TV are likely familiar sounds that can sooth your pet. Just make sure not to play these sounds ridiculously loud as they can become bothersome themselves.

Prepare the room. Select a suitable room where you will contain the pets for the duration of the fireworks. An inner room that is least impacted by the noise is ideal. It should be a room that you can close off to prevent your pet from running about the house and injuring itself, wrecking furniture, etc. If you have more than one pet, be sure they don't mind being confined in the same room, or select several rooms for different pets. For example, dogs and cats will usually appreciate being kept separate. Make the room cozy. Put down familiar, clean bedding somewhere pleasant such as under a table, on or behind a chair, etc. Add some familiar chew toys, scratch pads, balls, etc., to keep your pets amused and distracted. Ensure that the room temperature is pleasant; warm if it's cold weather, or cool if it's hot weather. Consider whether sound might be soothing. If your pet is used to music, turn some on at normal volume. Also, the sound of rainwater is very soothing to pets.Add a litter tray for cats. Remove any sharp items from the room in case your pet starts jumping or running around.

Prepare yourself. In the desire to ease our pet's pain, sometimes we can transfer some of our anxiety and upset to the pet.

If you've prepared properly in advance, there is no need to feel upset and worried as you can be reassured about the safety of your pet.

Confine your pet. Half an hour to an hour before the fireworks start, place your pet into the chosen room. If you're concerned about not being able to locate your pet (for example, cats aren't always easy to find), consider finding your pet several hours earlier. Mealtime is a good time to round up every pet, provided it falls before the fireworks are set off. If your dog needs a walk, be sure to walk her before confining her. Even if your pet is caged, place it into the secure and comfortable room you've selected. If your pet is a horse or other farm animal, make sure it has clean bedding and is inside the stable or barn.

Provide food and hydration. Be sure to leave sufficient water and food for your pet in the confinement space. Many pets will be uneasy, or even frantic. If your pet has access to water, it will help calm him, and food supplied in your pet's regular portion will make him feel like it's a normal day. Keep an eye on your pet, and if possible, stay with her. Comfort her and talk to her. Be friendly but don't fuss over her too much; this can increase her anxiety if she picks up on yours and can reward and encourage fearful behavior. Allow your pet to hide somewhere in the room if wished. It's your pet's way of coping and dragging them out of a safe spot can increase their anxiety levels. Don't fuss over her too much.

Check on your pet after the fireworks. Reassure him and remove the protection (blankets, etc.) as long as you're sure that the loud fireworks are over. Let him have free run of the house to see how he behaves before considering letting him return outside (it might be best to wait until morning, if possible).

Check for signs of stress in your pet: For cats, signs of stress include running away, soiling the house, hiding away and refusing to eat. For dogs, signs of stress include barking a lot, running away, soiling the house, hiding and cowering, clinging to owners, whimpering, trembling and shaking, pacing and panting, and refusing to eat. If your pet is stressed, keep him indoors overnight.

Keep a litter tray somewhere in the house, or walk a dog after the fireworks but don't let him off his harness and be sure to stay with him the whole time.

Do a yard sweep before letting your pets back outside. Collect any sparklers, firecrackers, etc., as well as party items and broken objects. This will prevent your pet from being injured by unfamiliar objects.

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Thursday, July 2, 2015

Coach Phil Tate inducted into Gaston County Sports Hall of Fame Phil Tate, a 1962 Belmont High and 1967 Western Caro- Coach Devine and Coach Lineberger at South Point…all in lina University graduate, was inducted June 22 into the Gaston County Sports Hall of Fame.

Tate's coaching career at South Point High was highlighted by three baseball state championships. He also coached football and basketball there. He was assistant coach for all four of the Red Raiders football state championship teams. He also coached at East Mecklenburg, Shelby, West Mecklenburg, and Clover high schools.

Tate was a collegiate and pro level baseball umpire for 25 years.

In his acceptance speech, Tate reflected on his career and those who helped him along the way.

“Many, many people are responsible for my being here tonight,” he said. “I’d like to thank the HOF board for even considering a not so tall, bluegrass boy from Belmont. Also, I’d like mostly to thank my number one fan and wife of 50 years, Trish, for all you have meant to me.

I wouldn’t be here without your love, support, and patience. My two daughters, my grandchildren, my brother, Coach Phil Tate my sister, my sister-in law, my brother-in-law, my cousins, my nephews, and their families have always been behind football… JV McGinnis, Doug McDonald, Jerry Davis, Pudme. Lou Holtz said…'it not important what you have, but who din Broome, Butch Adams, Darryl VanDyke, and Mike Mayou have'.” haffey in baseball. The South Point staffs began with Coach Tate's love of South Point came pouring out.

Bigg back in 1969 and he is the reason for so much success.

“The South Point community has been a great place to We learned from him that you won Friday night’s game on coach,” he said. “The thousands of great kids and their paren- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday through great tal support of them have indeed been a blessing. Also thanks preparation… what a great coach and mentor to us all. The to my friends who were not directly involved in sports but current South Point staff and the previous staffs have been so always supportive of me as well.” important to our school and community. Ballgame nights are He also gave credit to his parents for their support. so special, whether home or away.”

“My parents always allowed me to pursue athletics year Tate also gave credit to his college education for getting round,” he said. “Mama taught me people skills… like con- him to where he is today. sideration for others and not to judge a book by its cover. My “WCU gave me a great education in Science and Physical dad, who was a baseball guy, taught me a lot about the fun- Education,” he said. “I still use things I learned in anatomy, damentals of baseball. He was such a hard worker…if he set kinesiology, and physiology. Thanks to Dr. Jim ”Pappy” out to get a job done… he finished. He went over, around, or Hamilton for his guidance.” through any obstacle. Life lesson/coaching lesson number one Time seems to have flown for Tate- but the times have is persistence and fundamentals are the common denominators been good. for success.”

“Forty-eight years is a long time to do anything I reckon, Tate recalled his fellow coaches. but it sure doesn’t seem like it,” he said. “I have had many “I have worked for and with some great head coaches and ups and downs. Winning is wonderful, losing ain’t much fun, assistants-- wonderful men and wonderful staffs,” he said. but the daily work with kids to help them to reach their poten“Coach Saine at Huss, Coach Biggerstaff at South Point, tial is the true joy of coaching. The journey is so much more Coach Taylor at Shelby, Coach Woodbright at Clover, and meaningful than the final destination. Through constant work

you can help to make the poor athlete an average player, you can help to make the average athlete a good player, and you can help to make the good player exceptional. Then you keep the exceptional athlete’s head screwed on right by reminding him that teammates are more important than any one individual player.”

Tate urges everyone to have a goal.

“Chasing a common goal is the essence of athletics,” he said. “Working toward a common goal gives us all a true sense of what and why we do what we do. Being a part of that endeavor gives every kid a great sense of who and what he is. What a great gift to a kid. When playing American Legion Baseball for Coach Gaither Cline and Coach Neb Hollis, I learned how to compete. Working with the brick masons 10 hours daily in the summer and then putting on that uniform under old Davis Park in Belmont was a wonderful time in my life. I had to compete in order to be in the lineup day by day. Thanks to the coaches and American Legion Baseball.”

Tate philosophized on the meaning of coaching.

“The worst part of coaching is taking up the uniforms at seasons end and saying good-bye to kids who are going to graduate or who may be injured and cannot play anymore. The best part of coaching is the daily camaraderie with kids and fellow coaches who are all in the journey together. Forever be positive even if you are in a bad spell right now…work hard… we will get through this. Use today to the utmost, attack, look forward to tomorrow …it will be better… maybe even great.

Tough days do not last…tough people do. Opposition creates opportunities to make us better by making us work harder and teaching us to respect our opponents which we have always done at South Point.”

Finally, Tate looked at his own legacy.

“I would like to be remembered as a man who loved kids, his fellow coaches, and his community and gave back to all,” he said. “I would like to remembered as a man who love the games of baseball and football and didn’t take shortcuts, came to work with a purpose daily, gave hugs to kids when they needed it and always always was fair and impartial to all no matter who he was or where he came from. The only color that mattered was the red hot blood in his veins. To quote Jim Valvano, 'If you laugh, you think, and you cry, you have had a heck of a day. And you do that seven days a week and you have had something special.' I have had lots of great days. I have indeed had a special career.”

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