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Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park project moving forward

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

The Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park in East Belmont took a couple of big steps forward last week when the city council approved both a financing agreement and construction contract for the project.

Both actions are contingent upon approval by the NC Local Government Commission.

The park will be located on E. Catawba St. on land alongside the river. It’s named for former Belmont mayor the late Kevin Loftin.

Total budget of the job will be $2,350,000.

This figure reflects $2,310,163 for the work and a little bit of wiggle room to allow for any unforeseen glitches as the project progresses.

About $1.5 million of the cost will be fi-

nanced. Last week, the city council gave the nod to BB&T for that. The BB&T deal will be for 15 years at 2.89% interest.

“I feel comfortable with this bid,” said Belmont city engineer Jerry Hatton.

The construction contract went to J.D. Goodrum Co. Inc. of Cornelius. The firm has extensive experience in park construction.

Just a few of the projects the company has tackled includes Rankin Lake Park in Gastonia, Shelby City Park Phase I, Mecklenburg County Sportsplex, Chestnut Square Park in Indian Trail, Community Park in McAdenville, and Veterans Park in Fort Mill. see more

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Advisory council says our area is in drought

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

At long last, scattered showers and storms came to our area recently, but it’s not enough.

According to the NC Drought Management Advisory Council, Gaston is one of 20 counties in our state officially in drought conditions.

Over fifty counties are in ab- drought conditions since April 23, 2013. normally dry conditions.

Fueling the drought was The latest NCDMAC drought map shows moderate the intense heat. The State Clidrought – the least severe of mate Office of North Carolina the four drought categories – says June 2015 was the tenth stretching from the Charlotte hottest June on record in the area to the Winston-Salem state. That statistic is based area and just beyond Morgan- average temperature data for ton. This is the first time North the last 121 years.

Carolina has experienced any see more DROUGHT page 2 The Belmont city council recognized Deborah and Jim Secunda at last week’s meeting for their leading role in getting the new basketball court built at Crescent Park. Mayor Charlie Martin presented the Secundas with a plaque from the city for their wonderful achievement.

Photo by Alan Hodge

Belmont Council hears report on steps to get ABC store

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

This part of the Catawba River near Belmont is already showing signs of the extreme heat and lack of rain we have been experiencing.

Photo by Alan Hodge

Moving the idea along of putting a referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot that would let voters decide the issue of getting an ABC store in Belmont, the city council heard a presentation last week from Laurie Lee, director, Pricing Div. and ABC Board Audits for the NC ABC Commission.

Lee's talk cleared up a lot of things concerning just what it takes to get an ABC store up and running and what it potentially would and would not do for a town- including infusing a torrent of revenues into a city like Belmont's municipal coffers.

“An ABC store is not a cash cow,” Lee stated plainly.

Lee showed the council a number of charts and graphs relating to the rules and regulations connected with the ABC process.

If voters give the idea an OK, the county commission will have to appoint a three to five member ABC board to oversee the establishment and operation of the place.

“You need to pick people of varying backgrounds who have the time to put into it,” she said.

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KEVIN LOFTIN

From page 1 Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park will boast a wide variety of amenities including a playground, restroom, covered picnic shelters, an amphitheater for outdoor concerts and other performances, a wildlife observation platform, at least 35 parking spots, a bus parking and turnaround area, and paved walking trails.

Goodrum’s estimated cost for some of the features includes $90,000.00 for the playground, $5,718.21 for a water fountain, $107,842.56 for a 30x60’ picnic shelter, $180,070.80 for a pier and canoe dock, $243,531.29 for a restroom, $1,627.53 for three pet waste stations, $36,472.56 for 24 trash cans, $51,542.00 for the amphitheater, and $143,813.82 for a concrete boat ramp.

Last fall, a final piece of the property puzzle for the park was put into place when the City of Belmont purchased the 1.5 acre boat landing area behind Dale’s Superette from Dale Willard for $55,000. The city quickly set about making improvements including a gated entrance, lighting, trash cans, and smoothing out the badly rutted entrance. Plans are to also build a better boat and canoe/kayak launching ramp there. The ramp area will be connected to the park proper by a path on the roadbed of Old NC7.

Work on the park should begin this fall and take about a year to complete.

ABC STORE From page 1

“No,” Lee said. “The board is an independent unit.”

Board meetings are public and must follow open meeting rules.

Councilman Richard Turner inquired if there was any way to predict what potential liquor sales would be before a store was built.

“Not really,” Lee said. “You might hire a consultant.”

Lee went on to explain it could cost at least $250k to staff and stock an ABC store for start-up. That includes $100k for booze, $100k for flooring, shelves, lighting, and computers, and $50k for initial payroll and other expenses.

“That's a conservative figure,” she said.

As far as putting dollars into the local economy, a lot depends on retail sales as well as the physical location of the store. If a town, like Cramerton, has a store in a small rented location with relatively low overhead, it can begin sending what's called “local distributions” back to the town relatively quickly. For FY2013-2014 that amounted to $71,704. On the other hand, Mount Holly's ABC store is a much larger free standing building and it and the land had to be paid off first- a ten year wait. Meaning, FY2013-2014 was the first year the local distributions found their way -$12,279 to the city account.

Lee told the council that the gross profit of an ABC store is usually only about 22-24 percent of sales.

“You need $1 million in annual sales to make it profitable,” she said.

For FY2013-2014, Cramerton had $1.5 million in retail sales and Mount Holly had $1.8 million.

During the public comment segment of the meeting, a couple of folks got up and urged the council to approve putting the ABC store on the November ballot.

Cynthia Ruen, general manager of Glenway Pub said her restaurant buys an average of 75 bottles of liquor a week for its customers.

“We have to go to Cramerton to get it,” she said. “We need a store in Belmont.”

Another speaker was former Indian Trail councilman Robert Allen.

“Don't let that revenue go out of Belmont,” he said.

Mayor Charlie Martin reminded everyone- “There are a lot of eating establishments in Belmont and they have to buy their bottles in other places,” he said.

The council will likely vote on whether or not to put the ABC store referendum on the November 3 ballot at its next meeting August 3rd.

There are 423 ABC stores in North Carolina with total annual sales in the range of $870 million.

This aerial photo with overlay shows how Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park on E. Catawba St. in Belmont will be laid out.

City of Belmont photo

DROUGHT

From page 1 Many locations in the state experienced the hottest temperatures felt in almost three years. In the Charlotte area it was the 5th hottest June on record. The hottest temperature for the month was 100 on June 24 and 26.

“The latest outlook from the Climate Prediction Center indicates increased chances of below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures for much of the state for July through September. If high temperatures continue, paired with lack of rainfall, conditions could worsen quickly.”said Rebecca Cumbie, extension climatologist at the N.C. State Climate Office and a member of the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council.

Drought categories are based on streamflow, groundwater levels, the amount of water stored in reservoirs, soil moisture, the time of year and other relevant factors for assessing the extent and severity of dry conditions.

The NCDMAC advises all water users in the counties that are indicated on the US Drought Monitor Map as suffering from Moderate Drought conditions to enact the following precautions in addition to previous advisories until further notice: Adhere to local water use restrictions; Participate, as appropriate, in regional and local coordination for the management of water resources; Project water needs and available water supply for a ninety day period from the issuance of this ad-

visory; Assess your vulnerability to the drought conditions and adjust water usage to prolong available supply; Inspect water delivery system components (e.g. irrigation lines, fixtures, processing equipment, water system lines, etc.), repair leaks and ensure that existing equipment is operating as efficiently as possible; Minimize nonessential uses of water; Implement available public awareness and educational outreach programs emphasizing the need to conserve water.

Another group is also monitoring the drought as it relates to the Catawba/ Wateree rivers.

The Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CWDMAG) announced last week that dry weather conditions and warm temperatures have placed the CatawbaWateree River Basin in Stage 0 of the Low Inflow Protocol (LIP). Stage 0 is a drought watch stage that alerts the CW-DMAG members to monitor conditions more closely.

“There are no required actions by the community at this stage, but water and energy conservation are always encouraged, especially with the summer season underway,” said Ed Bruce, P.E., Duke Energy, CW-DMAG co-

ordinator. “We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed.”

Below normal rainfall and aboveaverage temperatures have dropped two of the three LIP drought indicators (triggers) to Stage 0. Water storage in the 11-reservoir Catawba-Wateree Hydroelectric Project has declined and streamflows that feed the reservoirs are below normal. In addition, the U.S. Drought Monitor trigger indicates most of the Basin is experiencing drought conditions.

The LIP is the drought management plan major water users in the region employ to share responsibility and set priorities to conserve the limited water supply during drought conditions. Stage 0 is the first of five drought stages outlined in the LIP and is a drought watch stage.

Local officials are on top of the situation.

“We will watch the conditions and triggers closely and proceed from this point,” said Belmont water treatment supervisor Chuck Flowers.

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After delays, Harris-Teeter project making progress

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

After quite a while, construction of a Harris-Teeter grocery on a 33-acre plot at the corner of South Point and Stowe roads cleared another hurdle recently when the developer, Larry Raley, reached an agreement with the NCDOT on the improvements he must make to South Point Rd. and R.L. Stowe Rd. as well as the entrances to the development.

A traffic study where the development will be built was paid for by the developer and done in coordination with the NCDOT and Belmont city officials.

“We are hopeful that Mr. Raley will submit engineered plans to the City for review and will begin work on the site soon,” said Belmont's assistant city manager Adrian Miller.

Last October the Belmont City Council approved amendments to the conditional site plan for the mixed use development known as Belmont Town Center.

Steps leading up to the approval included a 6-1 vote on September 18 by the Belmont Planning Board recommending the site plan changes. Prior to that, the developer held a mandatory community meeting on September 8 at South Point UMC. Nearly a dozen adjacent property owners, city staff, and representatives from Raley-Miller were there.

Going back even further, the idea for the development was presented to the city and

approved in April 2005.

However, the economic downturn put it in limbo for a while.

Now, with things back on track regarding the economy, the development moved forward again.

In addition to the Harris Teeter, other retail space at Belmont Town Center will feature a gas station bearing the HT logo and a fast food restaurant with drive through. The fast food brand has not been named.

Other aspects of the project will include a 2.5 acre greenway, bike racks, and over 300 parking spaces. There will be a walk-up ATM but no bank building.

Total flex commercial area will be about This sign at the corner of South Point and Stowe roads has been up for nearly a year but work on the Harris-Teeter 109,500 sq. ft. store there is expected to begin in the near future.

Photo by Alan Hodge The main access areas at South Point and R.L. The Harris Teeter will probably open in Stowe roads will have enhanced pedestrian will include 98 dwelling units in a mix of attached and detached units but no apartments, the second quarter of 2016. crossings. open space, and a civic area.

Residential aspects of the development

Boating safety course set In light of several recent, tragic, boating accidents on local lakes, safety on the water has become even more important than ever.

The York County Sheriff's Office has planned a Boating Safety Course for July 18 from 9am-5pm at the York County Law Enforcement Training Center, 92 Stoneybrook Dr. York, SC. For registration, contace www.dnr.sc.gov click on “Education” tab, click on “Boater Education”, then “Taking a Boater Education Course”, locate the date, and fill out the registration information.

Minimum age is 12 years old. Bring a pencil, highlighter, snacks. The class is free of charge.

North Carolina boaters need to be aware that Mandatory Boater Education is law in the state. The law requires that anyone who is a resident of North Carolina who is younger than 26 on or after May 1, 2010 to have proof of successfully completing a boater education course in order to pilot a boat in North Carolina waters.

With larger and faster boats and an increasing number of boaters enjoying lakes Wylie, Norman, Mt. Island and other waterways, it is more important than ever

that everyone understand boating safety laws and regulations and abide by them each time they are on the water. This includes kids. It's never too early to learn to be safe.

Lake law enforcement officers and the Lake Wylie, Lake Norman and Mountain Island Marine Commissions strongly encourage boaters of all ages to take a live 6-8 hour approved boating safety education class. Home-study and online courses are available but are discouraged because they are far less effective than courses taken in person. In North Carolina, anyone between the age of 14 and 16 years of age must complete a NASBLA approved Boating Education Course and carry a certification card and proof of age in order to operate a personal watercraft on the waters of the state. No one under age 14 can operate a PWC (personal watercraft).

In South Carolina, boaters under 16 years of age are required to pass an approved boater education course before operating, without supervision, a personal watercraft (jet ski) or a boat powered by 15 hp motor or more.

Free loaner life jackets are available to boaters at several local boat launching ramps including this one off South Point Rd. near Belmont.

Photo by Alan Hodge

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My opinion... We need flower power right now I don't know about you but I am so sick and tired of all the killing and hate going on these days that I could scream.

Everywhere you look there are reports of some new horror, madness, and mayhem. Sometimes it seems as if society is like an airplane in a downward spiral that gets faster and tighter with every gyration until it hits the ground and makes a smoking hole.

But there could be a solution.

Over the July 4th weekend I was sitting in my favorite chair channel surfing and on MTV ran across the Woodstock movie. Not only on Saturday, but on Sunday as well. I watched it both times. I smile whenever I see that flick.

Woodstock, for those few of you who do not know, was a three day art and music fest held in August 1969 on a guy's farm near Bethel, New York. A few folks (about 400,000) showed up to hear tunes by combos such as The Who, Country Joe and the Fish, Santana, and a guitarist named Jimi Hendrix. Ring a bell?

It was the “Summer of Peace and Love” and during the whole three days no one was shot or stabbed or raped and even though the event was a logistical disaster it was a smashing success otherwise and made the history books.

I was 17 years old when Woodstock took place so too young to go but the next summer I was 18 and had just graduated from high school and had grown my hair long and wore bell-bottom jeans and tie-dyed tshirts I bought at a place called Canned Heat and in early July got wind of a Woodstock-like event that was supposed to go on at a place near Statesville called Love Valley. I made my mind up to go.

I have written of Love Valley before but to repeat for those who do not know where/what the place is, it's a real, live, Old West-like town built around 1950 by a guy named Andy Barker. Love Valley is a place where, to this day, folks go to play cowboy and cowgirl and ride their horses on the miles of trails surrounding the the town. To get there, go up I-77N to I-40W, go a mile and then hang a right onto NC115 and go about ten miles until you see the sign on the left pointing to the town and go on that road several miles into the middle of nowhere and eventually you will find it. Cars are not allowed on the main street, only horses and humans.

There are shops there and a place to get a very nice burger.

But that is now.

July 16-18, 1970 saw the Love Valley Rock Festival take place- North Carolina's answer to Woodstock. An up and coming group called the Allman Brothers headlined the gig.

I was there the whole time.

My friend Scott “Brutus” Alan Hodge Casey and I rode there in my Banner-News Editor 1960 Chevy. We were supplied with canned spaghetti and Boone's Farm. The place was crawling with hippies and hippie wannabes. About 100,000 of us. It was just like Woodstock. No shooting, no stabbing, no hate. People sharing food, wine, other “refreshments” all in brotherly and sisterly love. I came away from that place a changed person.

Last year about this time, Sharon and I went to Love Valley as a sort of pilgrimage. Once there, I could still see the scene in my mind just as it happened over 40 years ago. I saw the place at the bottom of a huge ravine where the sound stage was and the mass of folks filling the hillside. I went to the spot where I had parked the Chevy- my home for three days- and recalled the school teachers from Florida who invited me to their campfire and said “here kid, try some of this”.

I have been observing for a while a trend among some members of today's youth. I see that tie-dyed shirts are in vogue as are “peace symbols”. Is it just style or are they trying to send a message other than by text? At the recent South Point High graduation, I was taking photos and a trio of seniors threw up their fingers at me in the “peace sign”. That made me smile too and gave me a flashback to 1969 and 1970.

Maybe we need a replay of those years these days.

Maybe we need a “Summer of Love” right now. Let's make it a fall, winter, and spring of love while we are at it. Let's give our nation and the world a big dose of Flower Power. We need it badly. It's never too late.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

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"Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak, Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen."

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Letter to the Editor...

Concerns growing over Senate budget Over the past few months, the General Assembly has been hard at work crafting a budget. A few weeks ago, the North Carolina Senate passed their version of our state budget. The 700-page document, which outlined the proposed path for the state’s finances, also contained many policy changes that will impact our community. I want to inform you of these proposed changes and request your support in helping the Senate understand how detrimental they will be if enacted.

Among the changes proposed in the budget are major cuts to classroom support in our K-12 schools, Medicaid reform, and a tax overhaul package that cuts personal income, corporate income and sales taxes to a level that will reduce revenue by an estimated one billion dollars once fully implemented. Of the most concern to me, these cuts will be felt in our healthcare and non-profit organizations. Under current policy, non-profit organizations are allowed sales tax exemptions. The Senate’s proposal drastically reduces the exemption, forcing non-profits to suffer a significant financial burden. These funds help offset the considerable price tag of keeping critical community services available to those who need them. For example, the total impact expected from this tax cut is the equivalent of the yearly operating expense of the psychiatric care unit at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Your community nonprofits need this support to ensure medical care, crisis services and other resources are available

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locally. Without this exemption, nonprofits will be forced to try other funding sources, shift cost to patients and individuals, and make hard choices about what they offer the community and the size of the workforce they can support. This will only shift need and expense for these services back to the government or to the privately insured and their employers — not exactly a plan we would expect from this legislature.

Alternatively, I am pleased with the House and Governor’s versions of the budget, as they allow for the continued operation and development of essential services and economic drivers, while still creating a budget surplus. I respectfully, but most seriously, request that the Senate consider the positions of the House to achieve a compromised and fiscally responsible budget that does not cut vital community support services.

In closing, I want to say thank you to our local House members, under the leadership of Speaker Tim Moore. Representatives Dana Bumgardner, Kelly Hastings, and John Torbett have worked tirelessly to create a responsible budget that addresses minimal policy changes, while supporting our local economy. In the coming days, I ask that you reach out to your Senate representatives and encourage them to allow us to continue to educate, care for, employ and develop our community.

Doug Luckett President and CEO at CaroMont Health

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Gaston County offering “Love and Go” pet adoption In an effort to place as many pets into loving homes as possible, Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement is offering free adoptions for shelter pets that have already been spayed or neutered until September 1, 2015. Adoptions of any animal that qualifies for the “Love and Go” program will include a rabies vaccination and a one year county license.

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Folks gathered last Thursday at the Mt. Holly Community Garden and saw Bobby and Melanie Black receive a $2,200 check from Garrie Brinkley (center) that will be used to build an arbor and railing at the site. In addition to Brinkley, the funds were also raised by Linda Robinson and Johnny Painter.

The Blacks spearheaded the effort to get the garden going last year after the idea was generated by the Mt. Holly Farmer's Market board. It has 52 plots under cultivation and is proving to be one of Mt. Holly's most successful endeavors ever.

Photo by Susannah Brinkley

Widowed Group get-together The Widowed Group of Greater Gaston will have a dinner dance on Saturday, July 18 at the Dallas County Resource Center, 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hyway, Dallas. Admission to the dance is $10.00. The meal is free. Doors open at 6:00pm. The

general public is invited. Dinner is from 6:15pm until 7:00pm.

The band plays from 7:00pm until 10:00pm. This month's band is "Crimson Rose”, featuring two female vocalists. Call 704-865-5663 or 704-517-5273 for more information.

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Brittany Jacques is 14 years of age and has a unique talent.

Brittany turns regular ink pens into works of art. She uses a variety of duct tapes in different colors to create “flowers”.

Brittany gave away her “flower pens” for donations to help care for animals in the Tri-County Animal Rescue adoption program. Brittany will be a freshman at East Lincoln High School.

Thanks Brittany for all you have done to help Tri-County Animal Rescue!

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Belmont Parks and Rec summer programs The Belmont Parks and Recreation Department Summer Programs are in full swing, and we invite you to come out and have an adventure with us this summer!

The Max-out program is for children 7 to 13 years of age and features field trips taken on Tuesdays to surrounding areas such as, Zootastic, Hickory Dickory Dock, Laser Tag of Charlotte, and many more. These trips cost $15 for an in-city resident and $25 for an out-of-city resident per child per trip.

Our other program, TNT, is for children ages 10 and up.

This program is all about Carowinds; from the roller coasters to the water park, we will be spending 8 hours every Thursday enjoying as much summer fun as we can. The first trip will be $110/$95 if you are buying a season pass (gold/silver), if you have a pass, cost is $15 per child per trip.

If you are interested in learning more about these programs, please call the Belmont Parks and Recreation Department at 704-825-8191 or visit our website at cityofbelmont.org.

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Obituaries Online condolences may be made at www.bensonfuneralservices.com

Edward William Breese, Sr. Mt. Holly- Edward William Breese, Sr., 70, of Mt. Holly passed away peacefully on July 5, 2015 at his home. Ed was born to the late Thomas F. and Opal Dahn Breese. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, John and Robert Breese. He was a longtime active member of Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Belmont where he served on various committees including Family Life Chairman. Ed also served in the US Army and was 20 year owner and operator of The Sportery in Mt. Holly.

He was Cub Scout Master at First Baptist Church of Mt. Holly, coached the Mt. Holly Celtics in Basketball, was assistant coach of Mt. Holly Lightning Soccer team, and was on the board of Pinewood School. He was also the past Manager of Wills Food Stores.

Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Janet Miller Breese. Children, Melissa Trulby, Amy Massey and husband Will, Ted Breese, Maryde Olech and husband Kevin and Christopher Breese and wife Heather. Grandchildren, Jackson, Gregory, Max and Lauren.

Sister, Sandra Haywood and brothers, Thomas and Gary Breese.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 AM Wednesday July 8 at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church with Father Frank Cancro, Officiant. Inurnment was private.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Queen of Apostles Church building fund, 503 N. Main St., Belmont, NC 28012.

Carl Hayden Underwood Stanley- Carl Hayden Underwood, 92, passed away on Monday July 6, 2015. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late L.R. and Gertrude Smith Underwood. He was a retired Building Inspector and a 6 year US Navy WWII Veteran. He attended First United Methodist Church in Mount Holly.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years Jeanette Johnson Underwood of Mount Holly and two sisters and one brother.

The family would like to offer special thanks to Mr. Underwood’s doctors Dr. Ajay Bajwa, Dr. Douglas Nigbor, and Dr. Derek Reed and staffs and to Hospice of Lincoln County and the Stanley Total Living Center for the excellent care they provided Mr. Underwood.

They would also like to offer special thanks to his best friend of 60 years Willie Burt Rhyne who has provided him companionship and assistance. Also to Shirley Bradshaw his close friend and companion who has added humor, laughs and love to his life.

He is survived by one brother H. Lafayette Underwood of Davidson, NC. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Underwood was held 11:00 am Friday

July 10, 2015 at the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly with Reverend Angela Pleasants officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial followed at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to CRO, Community Relief Organization, of Mount Holly, PO Box 831, Mt Holly, NC 28120.

Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly, NC is serving the family.

Edith May Sherrill Belmont- Edith May Sherrill, 85, of Belmont, passed away July 6, 2015 at her residence.

Mrs. Sherrill was born June 9, 1930 in Gaston County to the late Ralph and Bessie Huffsteadler Penley.

She was a past textile worker and a homemaker. Edith enjoyed small woodworking but her love was to read.

She will be missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include her loving husband of 70 years, David Sherrill. Sons, Ralph “Buck” Sherrill and Johnny Sherrill.

Grandchildren, Pam, Kelly, Mandy and Johnny and great grandchildren, Kayleigh, Whitney and Dillon.

Private graveside services will be held by the family at Goshen Cemetery in Belmont.

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July is NC Peach Month July is Peach Month in North Carolina, and one of the best ways to ensure you’re getting a great peach is to buy directly from growers at orchards, roadside stands and farmers markets.

“Unlike in other states, the vast majority of North Carolina peaches are sold directly to consumers within a few days of harvesting,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler.

“Buying peaches that soon after harvest ensures you are getting a quality, tree-ripened peach that has had time to mature and is full of flavor.”

North Carolina growers produce as many as 70 different varieties, each with its own unique flavor. In 2014, North Carolina produced 4,380 tons of peaches on 1,100 acres. Although the Sandhills region is known for peach production, consumers can find growers across the state. Mid-season and late-season varieties should be available in most areas through August.

Consumers can find peach growers near them by using www.ncfarmfresh.com, an online directory of farms, roadside stands and farmers markets. In addition to visiting a farm, peach lovers can take part in the following special events planned in July to celebrate the season: July 17 – Peach Day at the Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Colfax (http://ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/triad/promos.htm); July 18 – N.C. Peach Festival in Candor (http://www.ncpeachfestival.com/); July 24 – Peach Day at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market in Charlotte (http://ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/charlotte/promocha.htm).

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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

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

East Belmont Church of God 320 E Catawba Street • Belmont • NC Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

Tuckaseegee Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

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

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

Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

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

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

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

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

Westview Presbyterian Church 1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

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

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Man drowns in Lake Wylie The Mount Holly Police Department and other emergency crews responded to the area of Lake Wylie between Mount Holly and the Whitewater Center at approximately 5:30 PM on July 12, 2015. These crews included the Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte Police, Gaston County Police Department Marine Unit, Mount Holly Fire and Rescue, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, West Mecklenburg Fire Department, Gaston Emergency Medical Services and Stanley Rescue.

Emergency personnel were made aware of a male subject who had possibly drowned.

Bystanders including kayakers from the nearby Whitewater Center who were in the area attempted to rescue the male before res-

cue teams could arrive. These attempts were unsuccessful.

The drowning victim from 07/12/2015 on Lake Wylie has been identified as Terry Wayne Stephens Jr. W/M 20 years of age. Mr. Stephens resided in Dallas, North Carolina.

Through interviews conducted with bystanders and kayakers at the scene, Mr. Stephens was walking into the lake from the shore at which time he went under water. Mr. Stephens briefly resurfaced at which time attempts to rescue Stephens were made by a bystander and kayakers, but was ultimately unsuccessful. Through all information obtained, and interviews conducted, this drowning has been ruled accidental.

More charges against Stanley man The Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Office has revealed that a Stanley man is facing an additional charge in connection with an incident that started during the Labor Day weekend of 2014.

This hairy incident took place Friday afternoon on Glenway St. in downtown Belmont when a truck pulled down some power lines and pole. No one was hurt but the job to clean it up was a long hot one.

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McHenry announces grant to Lowell Fire Dept.

Detective Dan Renn charged Robert Anthony Douglas Waldrup, 23, of Cardinal Loop, Stanley, NC with an addition charge of Statutory Rape/Sexual Offense of a 13, 14 or 15 Year Old Victim by a Defendant more than Six Years older. The alleged incidents occurred between October 1, 2014 and November 30, 2014 and involved a 14 year old female.

On March 4, 2015 Detective Renn charged Waldrup with one count of Statutory Rape/Sex Offense of a 13,14 or 15 year old victim by a defendant more than six years older and one misdemeanor count of Cyberstalking.

Robert Anthony Waldrup remains in the Lincoln County Detention Center Douglas Waldrup under a $300,000 secured bond.

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Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) has announced $61,606 in a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant to a local fire department in the Tenth Congressional District.

The grant will go to the Lowell Fire Department in Gaston County, and comes in the ninth round of the 2014 fiscal year Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which aims to help firefighters and first responders throughout the country. Local departments applied for the grants, and the program is administered by the Grant Programs Directorate of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration.

According Lowell Fire Chief Scott Moore, the grant funds will be used to purchase new protective turnout gear for the department’s personnel.

“This is the second consecutive year that Lowell has received an AFG Grant,” said Congressman McHenry referring to Lowell’s FY 2013 AFG grant that funded new air packs. “It was a pleasure to visit Chief Moore and his department last year to congratulate them on last year’s grant. I hope to return in the near future.”

A panel of fire experts at DHS awards AFG grants through a competitive review process. Congressman McHenry hosts workshops for 10th District EMS and fire departments to help guide personnel through the process and give them an inside view of what the committee looks for. The workshops are taught by Cherryville Fire Chief Jeff Cash, a nationally recognized expert in his field and former member of DHS’s AFG review committee. Since Congressman McHenry and Chief Cash began the program, 10th District EMS and fire departments have consistently won more grants than departments in most of North Carolina’s other Congressional Districts.

Lowell is one of four 10th District departments to receive AFG funding thus far during the 2014 cycle with a total of $601,081 in AFG funds having been awarded among those departments.

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Town of Cramerton holds Municipal Academy commencement Eleven Cramerton residents became the newest alumni of the second graduating class of Cramerton’s Municipal Government Academy. The graduates were recognized at the Board of Commissioner’s meeting on Tuesday evening, June 2, 2015, at Cramerton Town Hall.

Cramerton’s Municipal Government Academy is held annually by town staff to provide a forum where participants can develop a basic understanding of municipal government, learn the duties of the various town departments, and meet the people behind the scenes that help to make Cramerton an exceptional place to live, work and play.

The Academy is held one Thursday each month from January through June and includes lectures, hands-on activities, group discussions and facility tours. The Academy experience culminates with participants accompanying public safety personnel on their daily duties.

Cramerton citizens age 18 and over are eligible to attend the academy. Applications for the graduating Class of 2016 will be available beginning in October, 2015. Town Clerk, Wilene Cunningham and Chief of Police, Greg Ratchford oversee the academy program. Persons wishing to obtain additional information on the academy can contact 704-8244337.

The 2015 Cramerton Municipal Academy alumni included: Stephenie Berggrun; Wendy Cauthen; Clare Charzewski; Joyce Dellinger; José Frelier; Mary Ann Frelier; Phil Humphries; Shannon Irish; John Oshman, Jr.; Ted Reece and Donald Rice.

In the photo front row left to right: Ted Reece; Donald Rice; Phil Humphries; Wendy Cauthen; John Oshman; Clare Charzewski; Mary Frelier; and Joyce Dellinger. In the second row left to right: Shannon Irish; Commissioner Tammy Lawrence; Mayor Pro Tem Will Cauthen; Mayor Ronnie Worley; Commissioner Sandra Ware; Commissioner Sam Carpenter; Commissioner Demetrios Koutsoupias; and Jose Frelier.

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Housetrained…does he ask to go out or ring a bell?

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Pet of Week This week Tri-County Animal Rescue has three female puppies as the Pet of the Week. Meet Fiona & Nellie (Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier mix) and Tiana (Black Lab mix).

Fiona & Nellie are sisters and are 12 weeks old. They will be smaller dogs as adults. They are a little shy but warm up quickly. They are super sweet and love to cuddle. Tiana is 12 weeks old and will probably reach fifty+ pounds as an adult.

They are all great with other dogs and people. They have short hair so bathing and brushing is all that is required to keep them shiny and clean.

All 3 puppies have had two sets of distemper/parvo vaccines, several de-wormings, 30 days of free pet insurance and have been micro-chipped. They have a certificate to cover the spay surgery and rabies vaccines.

For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@yahoo.com, visit the web at www. tcar.us or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.

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One of the first questions I am asked at an adoption event is “Are the dogs housetrained?” The standard response is “maybe”. I have learned over the years that dogs will act differently in new surroundings. If there has been a dog in the home and your new dog smells the “other dog” on a rug, he will lift his leg. Housetrained has different meanings for people.

Even the most well trained dog cannot hold it indefinitely.

Housetraining your dog or puppy calls for vigilance, patience, plenty of commitment and above all, consistency. Virtually every dog, especially puppies, will have an accident (probably several) in the house.

The more consistent you are in following the basic housetraining procedures, the faster your new pet will learn acceptable behavior. It may take several weeks to housetrain your dog, and with some of the smaller breeds, it might take longer.

Puppies do best on a regular schedule. The schedule teaches him that there are times to eat, times to play, and times to potty. Generally speaking, a puppy

can control his bladder one hour for every month of age Don't go longer than this between bathroom breaks or he will have an accident.

Take your puppy outside frequently— at least every two hours—and immediately after he wakes up, during and after playing, and after eating or drinking.

Pick a bathroom spot outside, and always take your puppy to that spot using a leash. Use a word or phrase, like "go potty," that you can eventually use before he eliminates to remind him what to do.

Reward your puppy every time he eliminates outdoors.This step is vital, because rewarding your dog for going outside is the only way he'll know what is expected of him.

Put your puppy on a regular feeding schedule. What goes into a puppy on a schedule comes out of a puppy on a schedule.

Pick up your puppy's water dish about two and a half hours before bedtime to reduce the likelihood that he'll need to potty during the night. Turn on as few lights as possible, take him out to do his business, and return him to his bed.

Don't give your puppy an opportunity to soil in the house; keep an eye on him whenever he is indoors. Give your puppy some freedom in the house and yard only after he is reliably housetrained.

Expect your puppy to have a few accidents in the house—it's a normal part of housetraining. Here is what to do when that happens: Interrupt your puppy when you catch him in the act of eliminating in the house; Make a startling noise (be careful not to scare him) or say "OUTSIDE!" Immediately take him to his bathroom spot, praise him, and give him a treat if he finishes eliminating there; Don't punish your puppy for eliminating in the house. If you find a soiled area, it's too late to administer a correction. Just clean it up. Rubbing your puppy's nose in it, taking him to the spot and scolding him, or any other punishment will only make him afraid of you or afraid to eliminate in your presence. In fact, punishment will often do more harm than good; Clean the soiled area thoroughly.

Puppies are highly motivated to continue soiling in areas that smell like urine or feces. There are products designed specifically to clean areas soiled by pets.

News briefs from Cramerton Goat Island Spraying and Mowing: The Parks and Recreation Department will be spraying for mosquitoes the first Friday of each month. As a result, the park will be closed from 6 - 9 a.m. on those Fridays.

During mowing season, the island will open at 9 a.m. on Fridays to allow staff to trim and maintain the open areas and fairways.

Mayflies: Most of you have noticed the mayflies around town. During this time we will have the lights turned off on the bridge and trails on the island to prevent mayfly accumulations around light fixtures and poles.

Goat Island Trails and Equipment: Please note, the trail from Goat Island parking lot (Lakewood side) and Eighth Avenue across the new bridge beside the Fire Department is open to

pedestrians, bicycles, golf carts and UTV’s only. All other motorized vehicles are strictly prohibited. Motorized vehicles, including golf carts, UTV’s, and scooters are not allowed on any additional trails on the island. Electric wheelchairs are allowed on all paved trails of the island.

Please supervise your children and do not allow them to ride electric

scooters on the trails.

The Fit Pavilion is for use by adults and children over the age of 12. No one under the age of 12 should be utilizing the equipment.

If you notice any suspicious behavior or any of the Town’s ordinances being broken please contact the Cramerton Police Department (704.866.3300). Citations may be issued.

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Highland students place in Capitol Hill Challenge program This year’s group of 33 teachers represent the 20th group to complete the training program so they are known as Pinnacle 20. The professional development program began in 2000.

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Gaston teachers learn about technology through Pinnacle program It was their first week of summer vacation, but 33 teachers spent their time getting ready for next school year at Pinnacle, a Gaston County Schools professional development program that helps teachers use technology in the classroom.

The week of classes and workshops organized by the Technology Support Services Department included discussion of education theory alongside hands-on projects to let teachers experiment with new learning apps and programs.

When the Pinnacle teachers return to their classrooms in the fall, they will have a set of Chromebooks or iPads for their students and a matching set for their school. More important, they will be prepared to use technology effectively not just with their students, but with their colleagues.

“They are going to be teacher-leaders in their schools and throughout the district and be able to spread the knowledge they’ve gained here,” said Aundrea Jenkins, an instructional technology facilitator who is involved in leading the training.

Pinnacle helps the school district ensure its investment in technology is paying dividends for teachers and students. With more than 5,300 new computing devices added last academic year, the district now has close to 24,000 devices in use and wireless Internet installed at all 55 schools. Some schools even allow students to use their own smartphones or tablets in the classroom.

“What’s more important than the devices themselves is for the teachers to know how to incorporate them in classroom learning,” said Jason Mammano, instructional technology facilitator. “Technology in itself doesn’t do anything, but it does augment good teaching.”

Lisa Montgomery, instructional technology facilitator, agreed: “The number one factor in the classroom is the teacher. We’re helping good teachers become even better.”

Along with trying out new apps and Chrome extensions, the Pinnacle teachers learn how to evaluate the ways they can use technology in the classroom. The goal is to not just use a computer as a substitute for a book or pencil, but to open up new methods of learning. One method is “flipped” lessons: the teacher records a lecture for students to watch at home thus freeing classroom time for interactive projects.

Shay Whitlow, media specialist at East Gaston High School, said she’s excited to use what she learned during her week at Pinnacle.

“It’s been great for me to have the chance to collaborate with other teachers and get ideas to take back for all grade levels and subject areas,” Whitlow said. “They’ve taught us how to collaborate with other teachers to help improve learning through integrating technology into the curriculum.”

Candace Hester, a sixth grade teacher at Cramerton Middle School, said the week at Pinnacle is inspiring: “It’s great to talk to teachers at other schools and grade levels in a way you wouldn’t usually be able to and bounce ideas off one another.”

Sean Markwith, an instructional technology facilitator, said that is one of the goals of Pinnacle, which includes three years of ongoing professional development.

“We want to affect whole schools,” he said. “As educational leaders, they need that professional development so they can continue to grow and develop more fantastic teachers.”

The Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties will have a Boogie with Books in the Park event on Saturday, July 18, 2015 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Phillips Recreation Center, 2031 Echo Lane, Gastonia. Every child will receive a free book and a Buckle

Bear (while supplies last). There will be activities, storytellers and an Emcee to get the kids up and moving between story times. Grab your blanket, pack a lunch, and join us for a free fun-filled family event. There will also be face painting, and popcorn.

If you’re looking to make some money in the stock market, you may want to check with a group of students at Highland School of Technology.

The five rising seniors earned fifth place in the nation in the Capitol Hill Challenge investment competition by turning a hypothetical $100,000 into $149,461.84 over 14 weeks.

The team of Noah Goble, Alex Matthew, Matt Noles, Ellie Sweezy and Michael A team of students from the Highland School of Technology Caulfield worked together finished fifth in the nation in the Capitol Hill Challenge investto research financial reports ment competition. Pictured are students Noah Goble and Alex and plan their trading strat- Matthew and Highland teacher Dan Froehlich presenting a egy while keeping an eye on plaque to Senator Thom Tillis, who sponsored the team in the the markets on a daily basis. competition, and Melanie Mortimer, executive director of the They competed against Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) more than 15,000 students which organizes the program. from 742 schools across the Gaston Schools photo country in the 12th annual Capitol Hill Challenge, a game and the visit to Washington furthered financial literacy program organized by the their interest in finance-based careers.

Securities Industry and Financial Markets “It really opened up our eyes to see how Association (SIFMA). the financial world works,” Goble said.

The Highland team’s top-10 finish earned Matthew said he enjoyed meeting with them an all-expenses paid trip to Washing- analysts and stockbrokers and getting a look ton, D.C. where they were able to learn from behind the scenes. The students visited Morstockbrokers, investment bankers and finan- gan Stanley Wealth Management, UBS, RBC cial regulators.

Wealth Management and FINRA, the FinanBusiness teacher Dan Froehlich said it is cial Industry Regulatory Authority. the first time a Highland team has competed “It was very helpful,” Matthew said. in the Capitol Hill Challenge.

“They talked to us about what it’s like to be a “The students did an incredible job,” said financial analyst and what it takes to become Froehlich, who advised a Highland team last fall that took second in the state in the Stock one as well as different stock trading strateMarket Game, a similar program. “I won’t gies.”

The students also visited with and pretake any credit for it. They would come into my room after school on occasion to do some sented a plaque to Senator Thom Tillis, their trading, but this was self-initiated on their sponsor in the Capitol Hill Challenge, which matched every member of Congress with a behalf.”

Noah Goble said he enjoyed the process of high school team.

Matthew, who said he’s been dabbling in researching the markets and the excitement of stocks on his own for the last year, is lookseeing a risk pay off.

“You got to experience a high when you ing forward to working with other members made a lot of money, and you got to see how of the Capitol Hill Challenge team to start an it feels when you lose a lot,” he said. “Even investment club at Highland next year with though it’s pretend money, the competition Froehlich as adviser.

“We want to open up the financial world is driving you. It opens your eyes to be conto other people,” Goble said. “This game kind servative and be smart with how you trade.”

He and teammate Alex Matthew said the of pushed us to do that.”

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Gaston College has been awarded nearly $200,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create an innovative, multi-employer manufacturing apprenticeship consortium that will be built upon a single program established for STEAG Energy Services in August of 2013. Substantial progress has already been made on the initiation, planning, and design of this project. Gaston College will act as a Program Sponsor once this apprenticeship program is registered with the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s NCWorks Apprenticeship Office. With this NSF support, Gaston College will work with regional industry partners who will sponsor 20 to 30 skilled trades apprentices in onthe-job training assignments and companyfunded community college courses as soon as the Fall of 2015.

This new PACT consortium will be extraordinary because Gaston College is designing it with special program requirements

in mind. It will be flexible enough to meet the changeable requirements of large and small manufacturing employers in different industry segments. At the same time, it will be structured enough to qualify for state agency registration as a manufacturing apprenticeship program that can certify graduates in nationally recognized skilled trades occupations. Successful apprentices will receive job-specific training and a cost-free education while earning a paycheck from local employers. Those who complete this apprenticeship program will qualify for nationally recognized certifications in a skilled trade and an academic credential from Gaston College (a certificate, diploma, or Associates degree). They will also achieve a National Career Readiness Certificate, (bronze, silver, gold or platinum) a nationally recognized portable work skills credential to add to their portfolio and resume.

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Mary Russell named to honor roll

Thursday, July 16, 2015

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Mary Hunter Russell, daughter of John and Erin Russell of Belmont, was recently named to the honor roll at St. Mary’s School in Raleigh where she is a rising sophomore. To be on the honor roll a student must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher in at least five academic courses. St. Mary’s School is an independent, Episcopalian, college prep founded in 1842.

Howard graduates from Samford U Shea Ashlyn Howard of Stanley graduated from Samford University during recent commencement exercises. Howard earned a Doctor of Pharmacy from McWhorter School of Pharmacy. Samford University is Alabama’s top-ranked private university and provides nationally-recognized academic programs rooted in its historic Christian mission.

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McAndrews on Dean’s List Kristen McAndrew, of Belmont has been named to the Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Dean’s List for the Spring semester of 2015. To be placed on the Dean’s List, the student must be a full-time undergraduate and have a 3.5 grade point average for the semester. Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies.

The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee.

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The next walk is July 18, 2015 at 9 a.m. at the Eastridge Mall food court, 246 North New Hope Road, in Gastonia.

“Cardiovascular disease and other health risks have been linked to a lack of physical activity,” said Mark Heckel, MD, Cardiologist at CaroMont Heart. “Exercise a great way to improve your health, and everyone can benefit from walking. Our program is an enjoyable way to take the first step toward better health. We’re excited to help members of our community get moving.”

From lowering blood pressure to enhancing overall mood, there are numerous health benefits to adding steps in your day.

According to the American Heart Association, walking has the lowest dropout rate of any physical activity. Walking for as little as 30 minutes a day can have the following health benefits: Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease; Improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels; Maintain body weight and lower the risk of obesity; Enhance mental well-being; Improve blood lipid profile; Reduce the risk of osteoporosis; Reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer; Reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

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Gaston Braves beat Cherryville advance to Caldwell County series

By Kathy Graves and Art Shoemaker

in falling behind 4-0 after three innings. But Cherryville was unable to score additional Round two of Area 4 American Legion runs. The Braves came alive in romping to play-offs matched two Gaston Co. squads two opening wins in the series.

- Cherryville and the Gaston Braves.

Adam Andrew worked five innings on The series began at Raider Field in Bel- the mound in game two. Nolan Wilson was mont. A hot hitting Cherryville team started effective in the sixth inning. Triston Baker strong by scoring 4 runs in the opening frame. hurled the final three innings and was superb These runs were the result of three Cherryville in picking up the win. hits. They were aided by two walks and three The Braves collected 16 hits in the game two victory. Easton Payton led the way with a three for five night with the stick.

Grant Carder contributed two doubles in the win.

Game three was played back at Raider Field in Belmont. The Braves came out on the short end of a 6-5 score.

Tyler Price started strong on the hill before tiring in the fifth inning. He surrendered five runs before being relieved by Nolan Wilson who pitched well in his 2 2/3 innings of work. Zack Hollar finished up for the Braves in pitching 1 2/3 innings.

Leading hitters for the GBraves were Logan Edgerton and Adam Andrew who each stroked two hits and both had two RBI’s.

The outstanding shortstop for Cherryville, Caleb Matt Owens #3, fields a ground ball in the Gaston braves 6-5 Narron, hit a two out single win last Tuesday against Cherryville. in the seventh inning to drive in the winning run for the vicfielding errors to jump off to this early lead. tory.

Cherryville added another run in the fourth inWith the Braves holding a two game adning to take a 5-0 lead in game one. vantage, the G-Braves traveled to Fraley Field In inning five, Mason Smith, Logan Edgerton, Adam Andrew and Tyler Price se- in Cherryville in hopes of closing out the secured hits which produced four runs for the ries with a third victory. In a nip and tuck G-Braves to make the score 5-4 Braves at the affair, the Braves did just that in pulling out a victory by a 5-3 score. midpoint of the game.

Triston Baker pitched eight strong inThe Braves added runs in both the sixth nings. Logan Edgerton closed out the game by striking out two of the three hitters he faced in the ninth inning to pick up the save.

The GBraves collected only seven hits in the victory. That was enough to win the game with Adam Andrew leading Gaston Braves Sean Carder #9, connects for a 2 RBI double in his team’s the way with 13-4 win over Cherryville last Wednesday night two singles and two RBI’s.

Next up for this talented and well coached and eighth inning in winning a hard fought Gaston Braves team is an annual powerhouse first game victory by a 6-5 score.

Drew Goodman, pitched seven innings in American Legion competition - Caldwell for the Braves and pitched well after a shaky Co. The series opened in Granite Falls Monfirst inning start. Logan Edgerton came on in day night and will rotate between Belmont relief and held the Cherryville squad scoreless and Granite Falls in this best of five series. in picking up the win. Adam Andrew stroked The Braves hope to continue their outstanding two of the G-Braves eight hits. Tyler Price play and defeat a very strong opponent. If so, added a key single to drive in two runs in the this would lead to an Area IV championship victory. series between the G-Braves and the winner Perhaps the Braves played their best of the Hickory -Haywood Co. series currently game to date as they traveled over to Cher- underway. ryville and came away with a 13-4 victory in The results of this current match-up with game two.

Caldwell Co. will be in next week’s edition of As in game one, the Braves trailed early the Banner-News.

Logan Edgerton #20, comes in as relief for the save in the Braves 6-5 win.

Adam Andrew #10, slides safely to second base in the Braves 6-5 victory.

Gaston Braves Logan Edgerton #20, slides safely into third after a two run triple in last Thursday’s game that Cherryville won 6-5.

Coaches Mark King and Kenneth Pasour #17, discuss strategy during the Braves game at Cherryville. The Braves won 5-2 and advanced to play Caldwell County.

Photos by Tommy Bain

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Gaston County Schools Good News for July 2015 The Gaston County Association of Educational Office Professionals (GCAEOP) presented the Office Professional of the Year award to Kristen Neal of Bessemer City Middle School. York Chester Middle School principal Amy Holbrook was named the GCAEOP Administrator of the Year.

Webb Street School student Tommy Heracklis received the Student Achievement Award from the Gastonia City Council and mayor John Bridgeman.

Forest Heights Elementary partnered with Wells Fargo Bank to sponsor a school beautification day. The volunteers planted flowers and cleaned up the school grounds.

The Belmont Middle School “Beauty and the Bots” robotics team won the first place research project award at the RoboFest 2015 competition. The award recognized the students for their “iCan4iPads” fundraising project. During the school year, the team collected $2,471.44 to purchase iPads for the residents of Holy Angels.

Belmont Middle presented the following student achievement awards: Priyanj Patel received the Gadd Award for top AR (Accelerated Reader) points in the eighth grade; Katelynne Haynie received the DAR Citizenship Award; Devon King received the Paul Christopher Wylie Award; Haley Nixon and Adam Whiteman received the Ann Helms Award; and Ariana Perry and Jovan Sheshbaradaran received the Barnett Award.

Gaston County Schools had a group of students to earn awards in the Special Olympics of North Carolina Summer Games. In the softball skills competition, Summer Kirby of Webb Street School earned a silver medal and Mya Pope of Grier Middle earned a bronze medal. The “Gaston All-Stars” unified volleyball team earned a silver medal. Team members were Trey Gibson, Samantha Depeder, Drew Depeder and Haylee Haman of South Point High; Emily Mobley of Belmont Middle; and Garnett Hinson of Carr Elementary. The “Gaston Dominators” modified volleyball team earned fourth place. Team members were Shannon Layne and Micheal Davie of Webb Street School; Timothy O’Shae of Mount Holly Middle; and Austin Shields of East Gaston.

Sixteen seniors from Gaston County Schools were chosen to attend the North Carolina Governor’s School: Gretchen Purvis and Solomon Collins, Ashbrook; Chloe Kaylor and Lauren Rogers, Stuart W. Cramer; Brittany Ballard, East Gaston; George Dent, Matthew Noles, Elise Sweezy and Savannah Lutz, Highland School of Technology; Nathan Snyder, Hunter Huss; Wan Ching Chan and Andrew Tucker, North Gaston; Madeline Bame, Hannah Keel, Grace Russell and Rosie Tran, South Point.

The following Gaston County Schools teachers are currently involved in the Pinnacle technology leadership program: Carmin Adams, Colton Ballard, Diana Baxter, Mallory Carroll, Rebecca Cissel, Karen Coffey, Edie Crook, Beth Crosby, Leigh Davis, Lisa Fain, Amanda Froehlich, Samantha Gibby, Reshawna Greene, Jessica Harris, Candace Hester, Sheri Lewis, Kenneth Loudon, Jenna Markwith, Beverly Mellette, Stacey Messer, Angie Molla, Lynne Myers, Dara Nicholson, Jennie Peeler, Anna Ralston-Asumendi, Cynthia Ramseur, Clarissa Sanders, Valerie Schoen, Amber Spargo, Allison Trudnak, Joshua White, Shay Whitlow and Rebecca Wray.

The following Gaston County Schools students were chosen by the N.C. Softball Coaches Association for the all-state softball team: Logan Hamby and Anna Ramsey, Bessemer City; Caitlin Hay and Bayleigh Henley, Cherryville; Carley Byrum, Hunter Huss; Sarah Beth Gibson, Stuart W. Cramer; Marah Branham, Ashbrook; Marrah Troutman and Leah Smith, Forestview; Chloe Hamilton, North Gaston; Morgan Mahaffey, South Point; and Madison Armstrong, Highland, who also was named the District 1A Player of the Year.

Gardner Park Elementary honored retiring school counselor Marilynn Denholm by establishing a school character award in her honor. Denholm worked 26 of her 30 years with Gaston County Schools at Gardner Park. Kayleen Echeverry was the first student to receive the annual Marilynn Denholm Award, which honors a student who has shown outstanding character from kindergarten through fifth grade.

North Gaston High School had all seven spring sports teams earn the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s scholar-athlete team recognition, which honors teams with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.1 or higher. The school also had 51 individual athletes to earn the scholar-athlete award for having a 3.5 or higher GPA. Ashbrook High School’s Air Force JROTC was named

the most physically fit unit and earned many awards during a week-long leadership course co-sponsored by the U.S. Air Force and Converse College. Jeremy Caldwell and Taylor Crane scored the highest of all cadets at the camp and were named “Iron Man” and “Iron Woman.” Camp honor graduates were Hamil Vashi and Ian Hauxwell. Bethany Saunders won the Top Flight Cadet honors and Tristan Williamson was the Top Group Cadet.

Collin Hill of Highland School of Technology placed top 10 in the nation in the physical therapy competition at the HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) National Leadership Conference. Erin Farris and Alexis Burton in Dental Science, Savannah Lawing in Dental Terminology and

Logan Runyan in Medical Assisting also participated in the competitive events. Highland also was recognized nationally as an Outstanding HOSA Chapter and for the school’s HOSA Happenings newsletter.

A team from Highland School of Technology earned fifth place in the nation in the “Capitol Hill Challenge” investment competition. Rising seniors Noah Goble, Alex Matthew, Matt Noles, Ellie Sweezy and Michael Caulfield competed against more than 15,000 students from 742 schools across the country in the financial literacy program organized by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).

Their top-10 finish earned them an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C.

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Coach Joe Spears inducted to Gaston County Sports Hall of Fame At the recent Gaston County Sports Hall of Fame event, long-time Mount Holly coach Joe Spears was among the inductees.

Since Spears has some health issues, his friend Gary Neely told the crowd a bit about his mentor and the impact he had on not only his life but the lives of many others.

You cannot see from where you are sitting, but Joe is sporting his red socks tonight. Joe always wore his red socks whenever he was coaching from the sidelines at Mt. Holly High School.

Joe wanted me to recognize his support group of family and friends that are here tonight. That would include his wife, Marie, daughter Suzie, son Derek and his wife Missy, brother Stan, 3 of his 4 grandchildren, and other family and friends.

Joe wants to especially thank these people, as well as many other friends, former students, former players, fellow teachers and fellow coaches. Many of these friends have remained close over the years and decades.

Joe greatly appreciates this recognition tonight and wishes to thank the committee for nominating and voting him into this Hall of Fame.

According to Marie Spears I was one of at least 1000 kids that Joe Spears coached during his quarter of a century coaching in Mt Holly.

Joe Spears is from Clover, where both he and his brother Stan were quarterbacks, point guards and shortstops on their high school teams. Both were Eagle scouts. Stan went on to play quarterback at USC and is a member of the York County Sports Hall

of Fame. When I informed Joe that he had been selected for induction in the Gaston County Hall of Fame, his first words were “I have got to call Stan and tell him about this”.

Joe played a little basketball and baseball at Erskine, and lettered in tennis. His college years were interrupted by a 2-year active duty with the Navy during the Korean conflict. After graduation, Joe returned to Clover to teach and coach. The next year Joe was hired by Gaston County to teach and coach at Ranlo Jr High. That was a great move for Joe because he soon met another firstyear teacher there, Marie Dowd, who became his wife the next year. That was over 56 years ago.

The next year, while still teaching at Ranlo, Joe took an assistant football coaching position at Mt Holly under coach Billy Megginson. That team won the conference championship that year --1959.

In 1960, the District Principal offered Joe a head coaching position in girls basketball and a teaching position in math at Mt Holly.

The offer went something like this: “Mt Holly wins more that its share in football and baseball, so it is only fair that someone else wins in basketball”. Joe accepted the offer, but not the premise that the losing tradition would continue.

It took him a few years to get his teams up to speed, but his 7th team won the conference title, a feat that was accomplished 4 times in the last 6 years of MHHS. His Hawkettes also won 2 tournament titles.

Meanwhile, a vacancy de-

veloped on the boys team in 1964, which Joe stepped in to fill. This was not in place of the girls job, but in addition to that position. Joe went on to coach both the boys and girls for the next 8 years.

The boys team won its only conference title in school history and 2 of its 3 tournament titles in history under Coach Spears. Joe’s best year had to be 1967-68, when the Hawkettes finished 18-3 and the Hawks went 21-4. 39-7 between the two teams. It was a great year for Mt Holly basketball. Combined, Joe’s record is near the top in Gaston County at 229-162.

Joe deserves some credit for the great Hawk football teams that dominated the conference under Head Coach and Hall-of-Famer Delmer Wiles from 1960 thru 1971. Joe was the top assistant and line coach on those 12 teams that brought home 7 conference championships and 2 state championships.

Mt Holly merged with Stanley to form EGHS in 1972. With his kids getting to betweens, his coaching moved into the youth sports arena. Joe became the Commissioner of the Optimist sponsored youth sports in Mt Holly. He coached football for at least a half-dozen years.

He directed the baseball and basketball leagues for even longer. Among the basketball, football, baseball, golf and tennis that Joe coached, you can see how Marie came up with 1000 kids coached in his career. And by the way, both of their children had successful sports careers in college, with Derek earning a baseball scholarship to Clemson, and Suzanne earning one in volleyball at Converse.

Joe’s teaching and coach-

Gaston Sports Hall of Fame inductee Coach Joe Spears (center) is seen with keynote speaker Roy Williams (left) and Gary Neely. ing style is what truly sets Joe apart and make him unique. By the time I came under Joe’s coaching in high school, I had played organized sports for at least 6 years. I understood that coaches were strict, tough disciplinarians. Joe broke that mold. Joe is a psychologist, if not a psychiatrist, as well as a teacher and coach.

He cared enough about his students and players to find out what makes them tick.

He would learn about your friends and family, your likes and dislikes, because he cared enough to take the time to do so. As for coaching, he knew that some players needed a carrot while others needed a stick. I remember on more that one occasion going around looking for a brick wall to run through after receiving some timely praise from Joe Spears.

So, thank you, Joe, for caring so well for so long for the kids of Mt Holly.

And welcome to the Gaston County Sports Hall of Fame!

Joe Spears during his coaching career.

Photos courtesy Gary Neely

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Designated a Level III Trauma Center, CaroMont Regional Medical Center’s is equipped to provide care for a wide range of conditions, including trauma, medical, cardiac, neurological, orthopaedic, pediatric and psychiatric emergencies.

Accidents resulting in unintentional injuries account for 130,557 emergency visits each year according to the Centers for Disease Control. Heeding some basic safety tips this summer could help to keep you and your loved ones in vacation action and out of the emergency department.

Outdoor Work and Play Summertime and being outdoors go together, but if you work or play outside, make sure your tetanus immunization is up to date. The deadly bacterium Clostridium tetanus lives in soil and can enter the body through even a small cut or splinter. Medical experts recommend adults get a tetanus vaccination every 10 years. Children usually receive a series of four doses of DTaP vaccine before two years of age, followed by a booster dose at four to six years of age. After that, a booster (Tdap) is recommended at 11 to 12 years of age, followed by a tetanus and diphtheria booster every 10 years through adulthood.

Planning some yard work and gardening this summer? Wear appropriate protective gear. Gloves are important gear to lower your risk for skin irritations, cuts and insect bites. And, don’t forget about the sunscreen! Even if you’re only out for a short time, you need to wear a sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher. For added protection, wear a widebrimmed hat and sunglasses.

Heat-Related Illness Monitor your activities and limit your time in the sun to lower

your risk for heat-related illness. Regardless of your activity level, drink plenty of water to prevent heat illness. Try to avoid alcohol and sugary drinks that can cause you to become dehydrated, especially in the heat. Know and pay attention to signs of heat-related illness, including extremely high body temperature, headache, rapid pulse, dizziness, nausea, confusion, or unconsciousness, and keep a watch on those who are at a higher risk for heat-related illness like infants, children and adults over 65.

First-Aid Kit for Small Emergencies Keep a first-aid kit handy at home and even in your car. Make sure it is stocked with bandages, gauze tape, hydrogen peroxide or iodine, burn cream or spray, calamine lotion and tweezers. These items will be helpful in the event of minor scrapes, burns, rashes or splinters.

Barbeque Basics It’s the season for picnics and cookouts, but eating outdoors in warm weather can pose some food safety challenges.

• Wash your hands with soap and water for 15 to 20 seconds after visiting the restroom and before cooking and eating.

• Keep raw food separate from cooked food. Before you re-use a plate that has been exposed to raw meat, wash it in hot, soapy water or use another plate altogether. Keep utensils and surfaces clean too.

• Cook food thoroughly to kill any harmful bacteria and use a thermometer. There’s nothing better than a juicy hamburger, but make sure they are brown all the way through and not pink. Generally, hamburgers should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees and chicken to at least 165 degrees.

• Remember to refrigerate. Never leave food sitting out for more than two hours or more than an hour in 90-degree temperatures.

• Keep it hot or cold. Hot food should be kept at or below 40 degrees and should be eaten within two hours of cooking or purchase.

Foods like chicken salad or cold desserts should be held at 40 degrees.

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BEAGLE PUPS. AKC registered sire with field champion pedigree.

Unregistered dam. $100 each.

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GAME ROOSTERS AND HENS for sale. Also selling all coops.

Moving, must sell them all. Call for info. 980-295-0786.

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FEEDER PIGS for sale. $50 FREE PUPPIES to a good home. 6 weeks old, Beagle mix. each. 704-477-9284.

PUPPIES FOR SALE: Toy Aus- 704-482-9209.

HORSE RANCH IN Blacksburg, SC. 4BR modular home, beautiful property, 3/4 mile off rd. 9 acres, private creek, good condition, presently no horses. 6 stalls, everything goes. $150,000 obo. Serious inquiries only. 864839-4765 (home) Shown by appt. only. Lisa 864-490-4606.

tralian Shepherds, 1 Blue Merle GOATS, 5 MONTHS OLD, 1/2 male. 1 Red-White-Copper male. Nubian, 1/2 Lamancha white 1 Chocolate-White-Copper febuck, $75. Chocolate and tan, male, ASDR Reg. 704-482-0178. $125. One brown Nanny $150.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Pure Miniature donkey jack, 4 months Breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers.

Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704-538- old $100. 704-308-1056.

CREDIT NO PROBLEM owner will finance with low DP. Hwy 18 S. area, great lots for SW, DW, or Mod homes, water & septic, priced to sell. Call Bryant Realty 704-567-9836 or visit www.bryantrealty.org.

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3.68 ACRES ON HWY. 64/74A, Greenhill. Approx 7 miles from city limits of Lake Lure. Over 740’ road frontage, commercial or residential. $29,900. 864-9091035.

2001 DODGE CARAVAN $1000. 123,232 miles. A/C, auto, good condition. 304-702-1933.

2006 HONDA ACCORD-EXL 151K miles, alloy wheels, Michelin Defender 90K mile tires, dark blue, great condition, one owner, well-serviced. $7,800. Call 704466-1202.

2001 FORD E150, 7 Passenger Van. Leather seats, 4 bucket, 1 bench, CD, all power, A/C, alloy wheels, high mileage. $3100.

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1999 GMC ENVOY, $3000. 1984 300ZX, Nissan, $2500. 828-2894878.

2005 FORD F150 LARIAT Super Cab, 121k+ miles, 4x4, auto, air (front & back), PS, PB, PW, seats & locks, 6 CD player, etc.

Loaded, $11,500. 828-980-3380.

1996 BUICK CENTURY, runs good, looks good, $1000. 828245-6542.

2001 TOYOTA CELICA GT, minor transmission, PW, doors & locks, cruise control, sunroof, AC, 4cyl., 193k miles, $2695 neg. 980-251-0856.

Boats TWO 2007 SEADOO RXP215 with covers. Also 2012 Shorelander heavy duty trailer with storage compartment & attached spare tire. Can email photos. $14,000. 704-477-0179.

LOOKING TO RENT DOCK SPACE. Need dock space for a boat on Moss Lake for summer months. Please call Jeff. 704692-0984.

Business Opportunities The City of Belmont, Parks and Recreation Dept. is currently seeking a temporary professional services of a skilled independent contractor to provide specified food and beverage services to the general public at our concession stand at Stowe Park.

Please call 704-901-2069 or visit http://www.cityofbelmont.org/Departments/ParksandRecreationDepartment.aspx for a concession contract to submit for review.

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

2012 SALEM LITE CRUISE 27 ft camper. Like new pull behind. $16,995. 864-812-2207.

WANT TO BUY: Pop-Up Campers. Call 828-429-3935.

2006 36’ EXTREME PROWLER 5th Wheel. Large lot, shelter, garage, outbuilding, deck.

Many amenities. Happy Pappy’s Campground, Marion NC. 828429-3648 or email: leo46hill@ yahoo.com

Employment RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIANS NEEDED. Minimum 2 yrs experience. Must have valid drivers license. Must pass drug test. 704750-3150.

NEED 2 RESPONSIBLE people to work at a local rescue boarding facility in Grover. Morning and afternoon hours which include weekends. Call 704-9740564. Serious inquiries only.

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

3BR, 1BA, 204 Stowe Acres, Kings Mtn. $475 mo. $300 dep.

704-472-3100- 704-472-4666.

VERY SMALL 2BR, 1BA mobile home near Moss Lake, rent to own only $275 mo and own in under 2 yrs! Needs some work but livable now. Pets OK. 980-9396633 x4.

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Lessons RENAISSANCE SPORTS CENTER. Swordsmanship, Fencing & Traditional Archery Instruction.

Long Bows & Atlatl for sale. Archery Range open 10am-12pm Mon-Sat. Louis Liounis, 828-2874541.

1987 FORD LTD FOR SALE – Motorcycles 82,000 miles, needs transmission work. Will drive as it is. Needs fan belt. 3 owners. $950.00. Call: 2000 HD 883, Pearl White, low miles, engine guard, windshield, 704-825-2604 after 12 (noon). saddlebags, cover, good cond.

12X16 WORKSHOP, wired, $3500 obo. 308-440-8648. lights, insulated & inside finished.

2002 HD ROAD KING blue, black $1000. 704-473-2039. hard bags, rear rack, nice, $5500.

NICE TROYBILT riding lawn- 704-473-7129. mower. Nice 8x10 building. Also 2010 YAMAHA 650 V-Star, red, Nintendo game. 704-313-7231.

9000 miles, good tires. $2500.

3X5 AMERICAN FLAGS. $5 For pictures text 704-418-5178. each or 5 for $20. 704-473-7625.

CUSTOM BIKE FOR SALE. VERY NICE SOLID OAK bunk Flame paint job, 1100 cc, air beds with built-in ladder & storage shocks, LED lighting. Text my # if drawers, $500. 704-860-9656. interested. 828-755-4493.

BOWLING BALL & BAG, $20.

Pets/Livestock Battery edger & trimmer by WORX, $35. Box of mixed jewelPURE BREED APPLEHEAD ry, $25. Brand new Phillips NebuCHIHUAHUAS. Reg CKC. 1st lizer & 2 attachments, $150. 704shots & wormed. Will be 2 to 3 lbs 471-2163, anytime. full grown. $200 ea. 980-267NICE OAK HUTCH, GLASS 1835. 704-813-5981.

DOORS, drawer space, $300.

New coffee table & 2 end tables, $100. Other items, for more info, 704-600-6229, 864-491-0625.

2 RACING GO-KARTS for sale $1700 OBO. Call anytime 704473-9635.

KING CUT 6 FT finishing mower, 3 point hookup, 3 new blades, good shape, $600. 704-538-3710 or 704-692-3681.

SINGER SEWING machine $50.

Frame for CJ7, good condition, needs cover, $75. 24 inch bicycle $50. 1997 Bass Tracker boat $2,500. 50 gallon aquarium $25.

704-487-5901.

2 PIECE SECTIONAL SOFA, creamy white, damask, like new, $550.

704-685-6808, Kings Mountain.

BIG MAN’S CHAIR LIFT. Jackson Furniture, cat- napper, dark brown leather, 3 months old, paid $1100, selling for $750. 704-6921270.

FRIGIDAIRE FRONT LOAD WASHER DRYER PAIR with bases. Washer works, but has spin cycle problems. Dryer works great, $500 for pair. 704-4874888.

BLACK LOW PROFILE TOOLBOX, for small pickup, $75. 704466-6826.

PICK YOUR OWN: Peaches, Blueberries, Blackberries & Tomatoes. Mooresboro. 828-3058124.

WESLO BODY EXERCISE machine, never used, $125. Wooden display gun cabinet, $75. 828286-4099.

FIREPLACE w/built in stereo, $175. Sirius XM radio, $25. CD holder stand (47x27), $10. Hope chest trunk, $50. Play Pack by Graco, $25. Two bar stools, $10.

Audio video tapes, $3 each. 828980-5451.

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AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD If you are interested, please call.

PUPPY. Male, chocolate, brown Serious inquiries only! Polkville & white tri. NKC registered. Shots area, 704-300-2410. & wormed. $175. 704-300-8725.

PASO FINO HORSE, Black, 1 YR. OLD POMERANIAN $200 & long hair Chihuahua mix. 1 Gelding, 4 years old, gentle, blue eye & 1 green eye. Looks green broke, $1500. 864-706like teacup Lassie. $200 without 9738. papers, $300 with papers. ShihPoo male puppy, toy size, 3 mos Real Estate old, CKC reg. $350. Adult Yorkie female, 6 lbs, black gold & silver, LAKE MURRAY, SC 2 lots, each $400 without papers, $550 with 100ft waterfront, dock approved, papers. 828-391-0919. perked for septic, county water, 7 WEEK OLD CHORKIES 1 Newberry Co. $88,000 ea or male, 1 female. $150. 704-476both $160,000. 864-489-7506 for 0084 or 704-284-2621. viewing.

SEVEN, CKC REG., HUSKY PUPS. Vet checked, 5 females, 60 ACRES PASTURE, 9 acres 2 males, first shots & de-wormed, hayfield catch pen, chute, head $500. 704-418-4692, can send gate cows or horses, barn for pictures. hay, call for details 828-748YEARLING TENNESSEE 4587 WALKING HORSE colt for sale.

Chestnut, needs work. Call or 5 ACRES ON FERRY RD, Clifftext 980-320-4891. Asking $350 side. City water on property. obo.

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Vacations OCEAN LAKES, 1678 STARFISH, 3BR, washer & dryer, large covered front porch. Week of 6/27 available. Reduced rates for August & September. 704473-6109. sheilaba@bellsouth. net.

20 OCEAN LAKES HOMES FOR RENT. (6) 2 story homes, (9) 3BR, 2BA homes, (5) 2BR homes. Call Trudy @ 704-9026164.

OCEAN LAKES, 2BR, 1BA. Washer, dryer. Sleeps 4-6. Great location. August weeks, $850. on VRBO #358460. 704-472-0199.

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Gaston County Family YMCA Summer Learning Loss Prevention Program This summer, the Gaston County Family offers a learning loss prevention program for children entering first and second grade who are most at risk of falling behind in their reading skills over the summer. The Summer Learning Loss Prevention program, a national initiative with the Y, will strive to help children read at grade level by the third grade – a key educational milestone that is important to children’s ongoing knowledge retention and academic performance.

Studies show that without access to summer learning activities such as camp, travel, and visits to libraries and museums, children from low-income environments can experience more significant learning loss than their more economically stable peers. Over time, these children continue to lose ground and by the fifth grade, many are two to three school years behind their middle- and high-income peers.

“During summer months, many youth are not as engaged in learning and reading activities as they would be while in school,” said Steve D’Avria, District Executive Director, Gaston County Family YMCA. “The Y’s Summer Learning Loss Prevention program will help ensure children stay on track over the summer and read at or above grade level when the new school year begins.”

The Summer Learning Loss Prevention program is modeled after the YMCA of Greater Charlotte’s Y Readers program, designed for children in first and second grade currently reading below grade level. The YMCA’s program, is held four days a week for six weeks in the summer. Mornings are dedicated to literacy work, while afternoons are filled with enrichment activities that include art, music, science, and physical

activity. In addition, there are parent workshops designed to encourage reading at home. The Y worked with Catawba Heights, Forest Heights, and Pleasant Ridge Elementary Schools to identify students who would benefit from the summer learning loss prevention program.

Nationally, the Y worked with nearly 1,000 children who participated in the Summer Learning Loss Prevention program last summer. Initial results show strong gains in reading skills: on average, children gained 2.4 months of reading skills in six short weeks. In addition: Nearly all parents/caregivers (98 percent) reported that their child was “more excited to learn” and showed “increased self-confidence.”; 99.7 percent families believed the program would help their child do better in school; 98 percent reported that the program helped their family read more books; and 97 percent said it helped them get more engaged in their child’s education.

The Y is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen and is addressing the academic achievement gap through programs such as afterschool, early learning readiness and summer learning loss prevention. The programs, which are underway in nearly 40 states across the country, are designed to not only increase success in school, but to also foster social-emotional development and physical health Pleasant Ridge Elementary student Carmen is keeping her and well-being. As part of the national initiative, the Gaston learning skills sharp this summer with the YMCA program.

County Family YMCA is one of 49 Ys selected for the Summer Gaston YMCA photo Learning Loss Prevention program.

Belmont Parks and Rec signups Belmont Parks and Rec will be taking registrations through the month of July. Registration will end Saturday August 1st.

Youth Soccer: Ages 3 – 15; Baseball: Ages 6-14; Girls Volleyball: Ages 9-15; Adult Soccer: Ages 16 and up. Registration Fees: Cash or Check only(Checks make payable to Belmont Parks and Recreation); In City Resident: $50; Out of City Resident: $75.

You have two options of registering: Register at the Recreation Center located at 37 E Woodrow Ave, Belmont NC,

28012. (Very close to Post Office); Mail in registration with fees to P.O. Box 431, Belmont NC, 28012 – Att. Parks and Recreation – (Registration form is attached).

Online registration is not available for this registration period but Parks and Rec will have extended hours so everyone has a chance to come the recreation center and register. Parks and Rec has extended hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays to help everyone register easier and will be open on Saturdays July 11th, 18th, and 25th and August 1st.

July hours will be as follows: Monday: 9am to 5:30pm; Tuesday: 9am to 5:30pm; Wednesday: 9am to 7:30pm; Thursday: 9am to 5:30pm; Friday: 9am to 5:30pm; Saturday: 9am to 1pm; Sunday: Closed.

For more information contact Erin N. Hamilton Athletic Supervisor City of Belmont Parks and Recreation 704-9012070 ehamilton@cityofbelmont.org.

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