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Gaston Day School held its commencement exercises last week. Here are some scenes from the memorable occasion including the Jr. Sr. Recognition and Senior Class walk. Photos by Mike Greene
By Dennis Siracusa
Bev and I lived in San Antonio, Texas for eighteen years and had a lot of great experiences but upon reflection there were many things I wish I had engaged in that I didn’t explore. I had slipped into some shallow water living. We can do that don’t you know; get busy and settle.
I played golf as a teenager and liked it but didn’t consider the intricacies of it well. I settled for “doing golf.” I used to camp, backpack, and fish like crazy for 10 years while living single in Colorado but I didn’t do much of that during 18 years in Texas. Television and my business had a hook in me. I lived in the shallow water of meaningless TV and busy-ness.
If you read the Banner newspaper much and read Alan Hodge’s articles you catch glimpses of a fascinating life. From my perspective he certainly can’t be accused of living in shallow waters. When I read some of his life episodes I reflect on what surrounds us here in Charlotte that few know about? Maybe the 1799 gold rush here is of interest or that James Polk; our 11th president lived in Pineville. Maybe you don’t know we have the Schiele Museum and planetarium in Gastonia or that the Mint museum in Charlotte is the oldest one in NC. The nearby blueridge parkway and countless beautiful waterfalls beckon as do various and sundry areas to fish or play golf. My first experience with a hummingbird moth was at the fascinating Stowe Gardens and I just heard about the Charlotte Wing Haven Historic Garden and bird sanctuary which sounds fascinating; all this and more awaits to add depth to our lives. In fact, all of creation is for our enjoyment; we need to tear ourselves away from shallow living and see the value in sampling new adventures; explore and reflect because all of life is really all about God and he wants to teach us about Himself and how He wired us. God wants us to become all we can be, and that can only happen with Him leading/ teaching us. How do we start?
We must understand most of us are only up to our ankles in life and that is not living life. There are a great many shallow living temptations surrounding us. We’re too busy, too lazy, too absorbed with TV, news, social media, or the internet. Let’s consider who God is and that we owe Him the very breath we breathe; that showing Him honor and respect is our rightful place to start. We all, however, fall into some God dishonoring activity so how do we change?
Methodists have a process called Examen where they come before the Lord and review each day’s activities from start to finish. If we want to change from shallow living we simply must spend time contemplating each component of our lives, and listening to and learning from the Lord. This is crucial to a healthy change process where God will lead us into deeper and fascinating waters. Matthew 6:33 “seek first the kingdom of heaven and then all these other things will be added to you.”
Dennis Siracusa
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Patrol meant to them.
“It’s amazing,” Wyatt said. “I love it. I have been waiting and praying for the reopening. I need the exercise and it’s a blessing to play cornhole, shuffleboard, and socialize. I drive myself here and try to come every day.”
Grotts is from Iowa and relatively new to Mt. Holly.
“We didn’t have anything like Sole Patrol there,” she said. “I like to get out and meet people. I’ve been cooped up during the pandemic and it was horrible. It’s nice to come here and take that mask off and see happy faces.”
Interested in joining the Sole Patrol? For Mt. Holly residents 55 and older it’s free. For non-resident’s it’s $10 a month. You can just show up at the Tuckaseegee Center and sign in. For more information call 704-951-3006.
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Belmont Abbey Athletics overcame unprecedented obstacles to enjoy unparalleled success during the 2020-21 academic year. The College’s motto of Excellence and Virtue played out in competitions, classrooms and with community service.
Crusader sport programs won six Conference Carolinas Tournament championships and three regular-season titles with several teams advancing to regional and national tournaments. Previously, the highest number of championship wins was seven. A record number of athletes were also recognized individually with conference, regional and national awards.
After limited competition during the fall semester, the winter sports seasons kicked off the year with a bang. Women’s Basketball repeated as regular-season champions and earned the right to host all rounds of the Conference Carolinas Tournament. A win over Barton in the final sent the team to the Southeast Regional as the top seed, where they again defeated Barton for the rights to cut down the nets and a spot in their first-ever Elite Eight. Men’s Basketball earned the No. 2 seed for the conference tournament, and after a pair of home wins, traveled to Emmanuel, where it upset the top-seeded Lions for an automatic bid to the Southeast Regional. The Crusaders then earned the No. 1 seed -- another program first -- but they bowed out in the regional semifinal.
Wrestling sent a pair of Crusaders to the national tournament with Mitch Dean winning the regional title and earning All-America honors after placing sixth. Benjamin Fielding finished second at the regional tournament earning his first NCAA national qualifier accolade.
Men’s Volleyball earned its first-ever conference tournament title and automatic bid, facing Penn State in the opening round of the NCAA National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Championship. The men’s lacrosse team also won the conference tournament as the No. 2 seed, but finished just outside the region’s top five. On the women’s side, the golf team captured its second Conference Carolinas Championship and participated in the NCAA South Regional.
The men’s tennis team captured a share of the league’s regular-season championship, advancing to the tournament final, while men’s soccer -- playing in the spring -- surprised everyone by upsetting its way to the tournament title as the No. 6 seed.
Cheerleading competed at the Can-Am Nationals in March and won the championship for the second time in three years.
Individually, women’s basketball player Maria Kuhlman earned the conference’s highest honor, the Murphy Osborne Award. It is given annually to the senior who is the most well-rounded in terms of athletics, academics and community service. Softball’s Payton Whitley and women’s lacrosse’s Kylie Eastman were named Player of the Year for their respective sports, while Chandler Baker (men’s basketball) and Andres Golindano (men’s tennis) were deemed best freshman in the league. A pair of coaches -- Jason Williams and Jason Gault were each honored by their peers as Conference Carolinas Coach of the Year.
A total of 76 athletes earned all-conference honors -- second-most in the league -- while 58 were named Player of the Week. The latter total is more than 50 percent higher than the next closest competitor.
Off the court, Belmont Abbey was chosen as Conference Carolinas representative and national runner-up for the NCAA Award of Excellence for its work on the Mr. Crusader Pageant. The annual event raised a record-total in donations to the Make-AWish Foundation, NCAA Division II’s national charity. More than 2,800 hours of community service were performed and recorded through Helper Helper, third-most among Division II schools.
Five programs (men’s and women’s cross country, men’s indoor track, acrobatics and tumbling and men’s volleyball) were recognized by the league with individual sport Messick Awards, significant of outstanding sportsmanship during their seasons.
In the classroom, 239 students were on the Conference Carolinas honor roll with 101 earning Academic All-Conference recognition. 28 student-athletes were on the President’s List with 258 earning a spot on the Dean’s List.
Members of the Gaston County Color Guard and the Marine League presented the colors (flags), raised the flag after being dedicated, provided 21 volleys, and played Taps to honor and remember veterans who gave their all.
Stanley holds Memorial Day ceremony
The Town of Stanley held a moving and memorable Memorial Day event.
The invocation was given by Rev. Wesley Frye, (Christ’s Lutheran Church - Stanley)
During the celebration, comments were made by John A. Torbett NC State Rep, who also led the audience in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Town of Stanley Mayor Steven Denton spoke about the massive numbers of veterans who have given their lives fighting in wars since the founding of our country and among those are the 141 veterans resting in the Stanley Cemetery; Rev. Danny Penny (Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church) introduced special guests; and, the President of the Stanley Cemetery Ancestry Fund Bob Mahovsky explained some of the history of the cemetery and the critical need for funding to maintain the cemetery. The National anthem was led by Stefanie Helsel, a member of the Pentecostal Community Center. The benediction was given by Rev. Dan King, First Presbyterian ChurchStanley.
Special guests introduced
A few of the dignitaries present from left- Mayor Steven Denton, Bob Mahovsky, NC Rep. John Torbett, Com. Sgt. Maj. Ret. Russell Stalvey, and Gaston County Sheriff Alan Cloninger.
by Rev. Danny Penny were as follows: Sheriff Alan Cloninger, Town Council members Cathy Kirkland, Jimmy Ingold, and newly inducted Leigh Anna Helms. Also recognized were Rev. John D. Mayberry of the Revival Tabernacle, Judy Billings, Leader of the American Heritage Girls and Town of Stanley staff member. Other special guests were: Colin Withers, Owner of the WoodShed Restaurant; Tommy Deese, Treasurer of the Stanley Cemetery Ancestry Fund.
The keynote speaker, Command Sergeant Major Russell Stalvey (retired) spoke eloquently of the importance of Memorial Day and gave examples of many heroic works done by many veterans across the globe. The audience of more than 150 citizens were captivated by his presentation and many spoke with him after the Celebration and/took pictures of him either individually or in group shots. A terrific expression of appreciation and wanting to remember him and his comments.
The Town of Stanley held its Memorial Day ceremony and dedicated a new flagpole in the cemetery.
Photos by Bill Ward
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ONE ON ONE CARE is hiring for all shifts. Full/part-time hours available. Group homes are 6 beds or less. CNA/Nursing assistant jobs available but not required. No exp. necessary, all trainings included. Also hiring for Agency QP. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby. FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Maintain rental properties. Must have valid NC Drivers license. Pay depends on experience. (704) 473-4299
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IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE
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HANDYMAN SERVICES.
NOW IS THE TIME for all your pressure washing needs. Offering: mulching, trees and bushes trimmed, clean fl ower beds, minor repairs, decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available. We will show up and do the job. Call us fi rst, 704-692-4449. G&J PAINTING SERVICE. Exterior paint specialist. Free Estimates. Call 828-287-9272 or cell 828-429-7511.
CLEVELAND COUNTY GA-
RAGE DOORS. Spring Tuneup Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367.
LOOK! WANT YOUR UTILITY
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RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE for small job repairs and fi xes.
Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058.
SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48
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YARD SALES
CLEVELAND COUNTY
YARD SALE. Sat. June 19th, 7am-12pm. Brand name young adult clothes, women’s, men’s apparel, appliances, decor & household items. 2240 Taylor Rd, Shelby, NC 28152
TOWNWIDE YARD SALE,
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GASTON COUNTY
COMMUNITY YARD SALE
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ANTIQUES
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Jewelry and MORE. Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on FB. 828-3820075.
FOR SALE
FIREWOOD FOR SALE Long wheelbase load, Full loaded.
$70.00/load. Delivered. 864492-4793 or 803-627-9408.
THREE BURIAL PLOTS (TO-
GETHER). Cleveland Memorial Park on Hwy 150 off Hwy 18 south. $1200. (704) 480-5595
CASH FOR YOUR RECORD
ALBUMS. Call Ron (919) 3147579
“COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial
Park. Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. Price Negotiable. (919) 272-5503
USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/
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TWO END TABLES, ONE COFFEE Table, all solid Oak, very good condition, $120.
Quality Pecan Dining Room table with six chairs, two leaves and china cabinet, excellent condition, $1500. Will send pics. 828-429-3117.
2 PUSH MOWERS $75 & $80.
1 Self Propelled $85. 1 Edger (new) $95. Generator $350. Lawn trailer $75. Chipper $175. Call Larry (704) 297-3234
KILL ALL YOUR WEEDS!
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ACEPHATE FIRE ANT KILL-
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NOW IS THE TIME for all your pressure washing needs. Offering: mulching, trees and bushes trimmed, clean fl ower beds, minor repairs, decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available. We will show up and do the job. Call us fi rst, 704-692-4449.
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Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855
REFRIGERATORS, STOVES,
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FOR SALE
TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 434-6389
FOR SALE. Upright piano $450. Also Bernina serger sewing machine. 97 Western Novels (Mostly All New!) only $90 (704) 825-5701
FREE UPRIGHT OAK PIANO.
You pick up and haul. Shelby area. (704) 734-8282 3 PERSON. Garden Leisure Hot Tub, like new. $3250. Buyer moves the tub. (704) 538-8142
LARGE STURDY DOG
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55 GALLON PLASTIC SOLID
TOP BARRELS. 225 Gallon Water Totes. Metal Burning Barrels. 15 Gallon Solid top Barrels. Hickory, (828) 3274782
WEBER GENESIS GAS
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CHIHUAHUA DOGS, long
and short hair, $30 each. (10) CHAINLINK PANELS, 50’ roll chainlink wire, (2) rolls hog wire, $300 for all. 704-470-5275.
SOFA & LOVE SEAT, $150.
Entertainment center $50. full size bed $50. For pictures, call (704) 692-3821
HOSTA PLANTS For Sale.
Several hundreds - Yellow Bells, Iris in buckets, Day Lilies in buckets, Trees. 828-2450245.
1980 FORD F100 PICKUP.
Long bed with ladder rack. Needs some work. Can send pictures by phone. $1200. Call (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net
CABRIOLET VW. Best Offer! Parts only. Does not run. Call (704) 300-1818
ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON
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as the song goes... “Every Picture Tells A Story Don’t It...”
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FOR SALE
SAWS Delta 8” Radial Arm Saw $400.00 Wilton Metal
Cutting Band Saw $300. (828) 289-4417 shollifi eld53@gmail. com
(2) CEMETARY PLOTS FOR
SALE. Great Deal! Cleveland Memorial Park. $7,245 for both! For more info call 704-4732435.
RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-
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OLD RECORDS LOT OF
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WANTED: LOOKING FOR OLDER Martin or Gibson
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WANT TO BUY
WANT TO BUY CARS,
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CASH FOR YOUR RECORD
ALBUMS. Call Ron. (919) 3147579
WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES. WE PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR JUNK CARS, TRUCKS, VANS. CALL US ANYTIME. 704-692-8496 (704) 4875244
NEED CASH? I WILL BUY
your old used Nintendo NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy and N64 Games. Small/big lots. 828-748-7264.
DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828289-1175.
WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.
WANT TO BUY
CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title.
Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228
I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC
TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197
WANT TO BUY GOOD USED
MOBILE HOME. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. (704) 300-9976
WANTED: OLD AND NEW
AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.
FARM & GARDEN
3 PT TRACTOR IMPLEMENTS 30’’ Reversible Pan Scoop (like new) $300.00; Pallet Forks (Like New) $250.00; One Row Cultivator $120.00. No Trades!!! (704) 718-9122
1979 YANMAR 2210 TRACTOR 2WD 22hp diesel, 26hp at PTO, 12 Forwards, 4 Reverses, 4 speed PTO. Rebuilt head with new gasket. New water pump and hoses. All 4 tires new, rear tires fi lled with antifreeze. New radiator, new starter. Looks new. Excellent condition! $4750 OBO. (704) 718-9122
BUSH HOG. Need 4 acres to be bushed hogged. No Bradford Pears. Located in Bostic, NC. Call Cell 828-755-5340, Home 828-245-0546. pbloch0203@ gmail.com NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,250. 828-287-3272.
2002 NEW HOLLAND TRACTOR TC40A 4x4 40HP with
Loader. Asking $10,500 (704) 297-8885
BUSH HOG. I need a bush hog to clear my pasture for reseeding. There is Bradford Pears. It is seven acres. (828) 755-5340 pbloch0203@ gmail.com
PETS & LIVESTOCK
AKC BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES Taking deposits on my Healthy Beautiful Boston
Terrier puppies. They are akc registered vet checked fi rst shots and dewormed. I have 4 females available. Chocolate & white. Asking $1500 (704) 6166114 denisebrown344@gmail. com
AKC REG. GERMAN ROT-
WEILER PUPPIES. Ready to go 6/9/21. Wormed 3 times, 6 weeks shots and vet checked. $1000. (704) 419-9389
PETS & LIVESTOCK
BABY CHICKS, ALL COL-
ORS. Makes big chickens. $1.25 each obo. (704) 466-8741
REGISTERED GERMAN
SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Call (704) 466-2325 GOAT KIDS FOR SALE. Born in February 2021. BO-KI (Boer-Kiko), Buck kids intact, $125 each. Gene and Becky Leach, 828-245-7419 home, 828-2892868 cell, leave message, Forest City. No meat buys.
GREAT PYRENESE PUP-
PIES. 6 weeks old. $200 each. (704) 692-7362
LABRADOODLE PUPPY, PO-
MERANIAN PUPPIES. One female Labradoodle 9 week old puppy $800 Mom Lab and Poodle dad AKC Registered. Copper color. Two Pomeranian Female 8 weeks. $1500 CKC registerable. All Available for new home now. All are UTD on Vaccine and Worming. Comes with fi rst week puppy food, puppypack, vet record, and toys. Don 864-492-5138. dvcaldwell38@gmail.com (864) 4925138 dvcaldwell38@gmail.com DOG KENNELS. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 20x20 tops, split kennels. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. 828245-5895.
CARS & TRUCKS
2009 FORD EDGE 147,862 miles, Call for Price, $1299 DOWN (704) 748-1890 sales@ ctcautosports.com 1992 FORD F-150 needs
transmission. $500.00. You Haul. 704-473-7351.
2008 CADILLAC DTS Luxury Edition fully loaded, 84,000 original miles, excellent con-
dition. $8000. (989) 492-4891
2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL-1.
Silver, V6 Auto, 3rd Row Seat, Sunroof and Moonroof, Leather, 196,000 miles, Rebuilt Motor, DVD Player, Chrome Wheels, $9800. Call (704) 300-1818
MOTORCYCLES & ATVS
2014 HONDA SHADOW 750
MOTORCYCLE. Like new, has a sissy bar and windshield, only 600 miles! $4,300. 828-2891817.
1996 KAWASAKI 1500 VUL-
CAN motorcycle. 34,000 miles, 1 owner, $1,800. Will need tune-up. Have not road in 2 years. (704) 750-4133
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Effective Monday, June 7, Gaston County Schools began offering its annual summer nutrition program at school and neighborhood locations across the county.
Meal distribution takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the various school sites. Additionally, bus sites are available at four neighborhood locations. A meal for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is provided on Thursday. Families may pick up a meal at any of the sites listed below.
School Sites: June 7 - August 12
Pick up Monday - Thursday between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Ashbrook High School, 2222 South New Hope Road, Gastonia
H.H. Beam Elementary School, 200 Davis Park Road, Gastonia
Bessemer City Central Elementary School, 1400 Puetts Chapel Road, Bessemer City
Brookside Elementary School, 1925 Auten Road, Gastonia
Carr Elementary School, 307 South Pine Street, Dallas
Cherryville Elementary School, 700 East Academy Street, Cherryville
Mount Holly Middle School, 124 South Hawthorne Street, Mount Holly
North Belmont Elementary School, 210 School Street, Belmont
North Gaston High School, 1133 Ratchford Road, Dallas
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School, 1260 Floyd Lane, Gastonia
Sherwood Elementary School, 1744 Dixon Road, Gastonia
Springfield Elementary School, 900 South Main Street, Stanley
Tryon Elementary School, 2620 Tryon Courthouse Road, Bessemer City
Woodhill Elementary School, 1027 Woodhill Drive, Gastonia
School Sites: June 14 - July 30
Pick up Monday - Thursday between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
W.C. Friday Middle School, 1221 Ratchford Road, Dallas
Gardner Park Elementary School, 738 Armstrong Park Road, Gastonia
Grier Middle School, 1622 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia
Lingerfeldt Elementary School, 1601 Madison Street, Gastonia
Sadler Elementary School, 3950 West Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia
In addition to the school sites, there are bus sites in four neighborhoods where families can pick up a meal. See the list below.
Bus Sites: June 7 - August 12
Pick up Monday - Thursday; times vary for each site
Cline Mobile Home Park, Cline School Road, Gastonia; 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Lineberger Park, 632 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia; 12:15 - 12:40 p.m.
Long Creek Apartments, Lower-Dallas Highway, Dallas; 10:45 - 11:20 a.m.
High Shoals Recreational Park (picnic tables), 103 State Street, Lincolnton; 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
Please note that all sites will be closed the week of Fourth of July (July 5-8).
How does the program work?
You may pick up a meal at any of the sites regardless of where you live or attend school.
When you arrive at a school site, look for the nutrition personnel in the front parking lot. Look for the
Local students named to Mars Hill University Dean’s List
Mars Hill University recognizes 380 students named on the Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at the end of the spring 2021 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 on a minimum of 12 semester hours, and carry no grade below a C. Among them are: Leann Alice Crotts of Mount Holly, Nicholas Drake Skaggs of Gastonia, Helen Elizabeth Peddycord of Gastonia, Joshua Talmadge Long of Gastonia, Savannah Grace Tanner of Gastonia, Hannah K Weidenhamer of Cherryville, Carlton D Jackson of Cherryville, Sara E Pasour of Bessemer City, Edward Scott Jr. Lee of Belmont.
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school bus at one of the four neighborhood locations.
Go to the distribution area and ask for a meal. The meal will be packaged in a bag.
The meal is provided to children (age 18 and younger) free-of-charge.
You should plan to take the meal with you – there is not a place to eat on-site.
If you have a question about the summer feeding program, call (704) 836-9110.
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Protect pets in hot weather
Warm weather brings many changes. Warm weather can make travel more enjoyable and affords people more time to comfortably enjoy the great outdoors.
It’s best to keep safety in mind when soaking up the sun. That’s important for all members of the family, including pets. Cats and dogs are as susceptible to heat-related illnesses as their human companions.
Recognize heat stroke
Pets can suffer from heat stroke, according to the American Red Cross. Certain breeds of dogs are highly susceptible, particularly those with short snouts, such as pugs and bulldogs. Excessive exercise in hot weather, lack of appropriate shelter outdoors and leaving a dog in a hot car may precipitate an episode of heat stroke. It’s important to get the pet out of direct heat right away and check for signs of shock, which include seizures, a body temperature of 104 F or higher, stupor, increased heart rate, or excessive panting. Placing water-soaked towels on the pet’s feet, head, neck, and abdomen can bring down its temperature.
Be cautious of hot surfaces
Humans wear shoes on their feet for protection, but pets do not have that luxury. Think about how hot your feet can feel when you scurry barefoot across hot sand en route to the shoreline or to cross a deck to get to the pool. When the sun beats down on surfaces, those surface temperatures rise quickly. According to a 2010 study by Liberty Home and Pet Services, at peak afternoon sun and an ambient temperature of 95 F in southern Florida, the temperature of cement was measured at 125 F, red brick at 135 F, blacktop at 140 F, and grass at 102 F. Individuals who think a car is safer for their dog or cat may be surprised the informal study measured 152 F on seat surfaces.
Provide extra water
It’s likely you will need to fi ll your pets’ water bowls more frequently in warm weather than during other times of the year. Be sure to provide constant access to fresh water, even for young puppies who may be learning to house train.
Avoid cutting fur too short
If a veterinarian suggests a hair cut may be benefi cial for keeping a pet cool or comfortable, resist the urge to shave down to the skin. Having at least one inch of fur will protect the pet from sunburn.
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Warm weather may bring out a high number of insects and wildlife. Use a fl ea and tick preventative product and medication to protect against heartworm, which is transmitted through mosquitoes. Snakes, skunks, raccoons, foxes, and other animals may be roaming around, and a scuffl e with your pet can result in injury.
Pets need extra care during the warm weather to avoid damage and sickness from the sun, heat and more.
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