A non-profit educational organization, The Hoyle Historic Homestead, Inc. is in charge of the place and seeks to restore and protect what was originally the home of Peter Hoyle, sometimes spelled Heil, Heyl or Hoyl in oldHoyledocuments.was part of the 18th Century settling of the North Carolina Piedmont by German and Scot-Irish immigrants traveling the Great
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not only for its antiquity, but also for its construction. The house and outbuildings are on the site where Hoyle received a land grant in 1754.
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back to circa late 1700’s and is located at 1214 DallasStanley Highway about halfway between the two towns.
Hoyle Historic Homestead near Stanley holds open house
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Most teachers will tell you that their co-workers feel like family members by the time school starts each year, but in the case of Beth Rhodes and James Parham, they can say it and really mean it. The mother and son are both new teachers at Holbrook Middle School in Lowell this year, which is an unexpected, but welcome, twist in their teachingRhodes,careers. who teaches eighth grade English and language arts, was hired at Holbrook just a few weeks before the school hired her son, who is a sixth grade social studies and science teacher. For her, it is her third year in the
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The Hoyle Historic Homestead on Dallas-Stanley Highway held its 29th annual Open House event last Saturday. It was the first “live” gathering in two years because of the pandemic.
They’re both excited to be at the same school and are fully embracing the challenges and opportunities they know they will face during the new school year. They both echoed the sentiment
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The main house was built during the late 1700’s. It features rare corner post construction and is the only
classroom, having previously taught at John Chavis Middle School in Cherryville and a private school. This is the first time she’s been able to work alongside her son, James, who is a first-year teacher at Holbrook.
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“History tells the story of this home and family,” he said. ‘The house shows how they lived. If you don’t know your history, then you don’t know who you are.”
Senator Thom Tillis spoke at the event, demonstrating the importance of a domestic lithium supply chain and the critical role our Carolina Lithium project will play in helping to achieve energy security in America.
Despite a somewhat soggy day, a goodly number of folks showed up to tour the vintage house and talk genealogy. In fact, “cousins” came from as far away as Georgia, Florida, and Virginia to dig deeper into their Hoyle ancestry and see the
Here’s the lowdown on the house and the organization devoted to preserving it-
Hoyle descendants Keith Camburn, Philip Hoyle from Jacksonville Beach, Florida, and Jennifer Hoyle Giddens from Dublin, Georgia braved the rain to take part in the Hoyle House event Saturday.
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Even in the shed they find me and home in on my legs and arms and ears in a feeding frenzy. Blood sucking bar stewards! The other day I was trying to do some yard work and felt that old familiar skeeter bite and looked down and one had latched onto my leg with his teeth and so many of his pals were alighting alongside gnawer number one that mein gams resembled those fuzzy chaps cowboys wear.
For many years, I opened my closet to see nothing but a handful of items. A few shirts, maybe three pairs of pants, and two pairs of jeans. During the colder months, I switched over to a few sweatshirts, and of course, sweatpants. My idea of shopping was just grab whatever and deal with it. You know, run into one of the big box stores and end up with something lots of other folks would be wearing too. This was my idea of shopping local…that has changed now.
There’s a creek and low/ wet area on our estate and the skeeters set up camp there every summer. They hold high carnival and heavy masses of them execute a squadron scramble and take to the air whenever I go out the back door and try to run their gauntlet to my garage.
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After that episode I broke down and went to the store got some skeeter repellant spray. You know, the kind that makes you smell like a Christmas tree. So far it seems to be helping, but the aroma makes my eyes water and visions of Sanny Claus dance in my head.
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Last year Frank made the transition from a moderately physical job to one that requires him to sit behind a computer. The change in his body was evident when he visited the doctor and realized that he a gained several pounds. To offset this extra weight Frank decided to start a dieting plan. Although he tried with different exercise routines before, this was his first time to intentionally watch what he ate. It should go without saying, but when he started the diet, the first thing that Frank noticed was how hungry he was. Before dieting, he simply ate when his stomach started to grumble. Now he was purposely having a dull hunger throughout the day.
Last summer, as most of you know… if you’ve been reading my writings here, I began a lifestyle (diet) change. I crossed that proverbial bridge several years ago when my body decided to hit rock bottom. Fast forward to now, my journey has been long, but well worth it. Going on a keto diet (lifestyle) plan has been rewarding indeed… which is where I’m leading up to on the subject matter here.
Luke 6:21 “Blessed are you who are now hungry, because you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, because you will laugh”
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words show us that it’s good to intentionally have a spiritual hunger, creating a yearning for heaven. As dieting and staying hungry helps us appreciate a good meal, practicing spiritual prudence and cultivating a hunger for God allows us to look forward to the return of Jesus.
Well, I am glad cooler weather is coming and that means the skeeters will hibernate or die or retreat to their hangars for the winter to which I say- good riddance.
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At the same time Frank was dieting, he was reading the Beatitudes in Luke. There Jesus calls the hungry blessed, not because of their present state, but because they will be filled. In a parallel passage in Matthew 5:6, Jesus says that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled. Thus, it’s not just a hunger for food that Jesus is talking about. It’s a hunger for righteousness when He returns.When our souls get dissatisfied with this world and ache for eternity, it’s easy to reach for an “earthly snack” such as a new gadget, a TV show, or some other distraction. While there’s nothing evil in those things, Jesus’s
ing of making this a reality. But in the meantime, I’ll keep shopping at my favorite consignment store (closet)… I wouldn’t have it any other way.Happy Shopping ya’ll.
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Skeeters are everywhere. I don’t watch TV much anymore but the other night I was surfing on the $200 a month perfect waste of money wave called cable TV and ran across that show called Nekkid and Afraid. That particular episode
Of all the aggravating creatures on the planet I think mosquitoes top the list.
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Finally, they decided to try a native trick (also popular with hawgs and elefunts) and cover themselves with mud as a type of earthy armor against the irritating insects but that only added to their already filthy appearance. Why people do such?Mankind has come up with numerous ways over the years to get rid of skeeters. When I was a little kid and we lived on a dirt road in Catawba Heights for a summer and a truck would come by every so often dispensing skeeter poison in the form of a large white cloud. This was exciting and I would run out and run back and forth in the cloud. Years
showed some of the semi-nudist contestants in a swamp. The skeeters were eating them alive. One damsel showed her posterior and it had so many skeeter bites on it that the fleshy expanse looked like the surface of the moon. Her gentleman partner swatted and cursed at the skeeters to such an extent that the majority of his exclamations needed “bleeping”.
later I learned it was probably DDT. My grandmother’s second husband named Ralph Huffstetler had a cabin named the “Snort and Growl” on a sandy road at Garden City beach and a skeeter truck would fog that area too. As you might guess, cavorting in that cloud was also on my list of fun. Maybe those fumes affected my brain in a negative or quirky manner. Many folks will probably agree including the one I live with.
There is a local consignment store I’ve been shopping at since last fall. Not only am I purchasing beautiful clothes (smaller sizes too), but I’m discovering awesome clothing, jewelry, and accessories
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Organizers are asking local businesses in Belmont to be engaged with the market and the community, offering deals, discounts, or extending operating hours the day of the market.
Our newest program designed to help older adults improve strength, mobility, and build healthy eating habits. This 8-week strength training program is designed to help you: have fun, improve everyday fitness, connect with others, make daily activities easier, eat smart, and build healthy habits to last a lifetime! Instructor: Linda J. Minges & Dietetic Intern. Register by September 16th. No cost to participants.
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Holy Angels is looking for people who want a “Thispurpose.continues to be a job-seekers’ market. You can go to any corner down the street and find a job,” said Holy Angels Chief Operating Officer Donnie Thurman. “We are looking for people who want more than just a job. We want people who are seeking to find a purpose. We guarantee you that our incredible residents will touch your heart in a major way.”Holy Angels is a special place with extraordinary residents who need loving and caring support. The nonprofit is looking for direct care and nursing staff specifically for second and third shifts to support the children and adults who are differently able.
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the king came to check on Daniel, he was glad when he knew God had protected him, because he trusted his God.
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Daniel was confident in God. Being confident in God doesn’t mean we don’t fear. It doesn’t mean we never question, or are uncertain of what God is doing. It also doesn’t mean we expect God to rescue us from every trial or struggle. Being confident in God means we have peace knowing that God loves us and will never leave us. Such confidence allows us to enjoy life, not because everything is always good, but because the God we serve is good.Confidence in God is a result of our trust in Him. Daniel knew God from a young age, and he trusted Him regardless of the situation, even if that was lions! That kind of trust is also a result of our growing faith. Daniel had great faith that he developed over many years. Daniel had a deep relationship with God. If we are going to be confident in God, it begins with us letting God be Lord of our lives. Today, open your heart to Jesus. Believe in Him. Through your faith you will begin to trust in Him. You will find you are confident, not in you, but in God, knowing God loves you, and He will be with you always!
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22nd from 3:30-7:00pm. There are currently 26+ local vendors and community organizations and lots of buzz about the Theevent.market is aimed to share the stories of local farmers, vendors, and organizations, while bringing the community together to celebrate local food and products. The market hopes to benefit all downtown businesses and to bring more people downtown. The market will be held on Glenway St. in front of Belmont Station.
Training program will be a combination of in-person and virtual sessions beginning in September at the Lucile Tatum Ctr., 959 Osceola St., Gastonia, NC. Cost: $30 (scholarships available upon request) More info: Linda Minges or 704.922.2127
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There will also be a raffle for repeat market customers, and organizers are asking local businesses to contribute to the raffle, such as a gift card, discount coupon, swag, t-shirts, koozies, etc. The goal is to support the community and promote downtown businesses.
An international accreditation firm recently gave Holy Angels a perfect rating for its services and programming. This is a feat only accomplished by less than three percent of healthcare facilities surveyed around the world.“Holy Angels is a very special place,” said CEO Kerri Massey. “We’re not just looking for anyone. We’re looking for teammates with big and caring hearts. We love our residents and we want people who come to work here to love them as much as we do.”
The NC Cooperative Extension has planned a number of workshops for the coming weeks. To register, contact Linda Minges at 704-922-2127 or linda_minges@ncsu.edu. Extension Master Food Volunteer Program
Learn how to make tasty, delicious, and EASY meals using the bounty of fall fruits and vegetables. Includes recipes, preparation, and storage tips. Register by September 19th.
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The re-birth of the Belmont Farmers Market is starting Thursday, September
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Volunteer Opportunities: Conduct cooking demos at farmers markets, churches, and other community locations. Assist with home canning workshops. Provide educational outreach at health fairs and community festivals. Assist with Extension youth-based nutrition and cooking workshops.
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Have you ever met someone who is really confident? They carry themselves in such a way that it seems they can do any task. Being confident is a good thing, as long as it doesn’t become pride, or arrogance. Being confident is really important when it comes to our life with Jesus. Our confidence in God allows us to live each day knowing that we never walk alone.InDaniel 6:16-23, Daniel faced a great test of his faith. Daniel had been taken into captivity as a young boy in Judah by the Babylonians. He loved God and was always faithful to Him. God blessed him, and he became a great man in the Babylonian Empire, and later the Persian Empire. One day his enemies had a law passed banning anyone from worshipping any god except the king, under the penalty of death. Daniel, knowing this, continued to pray openly to God every day no matter the costs. The king liked Daniel and tried to save him, but he could not change the law, and Daniel was to be thrown into a den of lions. That night God sent His angel to protect Daniel from the lions. In the morning when
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that they know Holbrook is where they are meant to be.
Working with her son is an added bonus that she didn’t“Jamesexpect.called me and told me he had an interview at Holbrook, and I said ‘Are you kidding me?’” she said. “And he said, ‘No, I’m not kidding,James,Mama.’”likehis mom, also
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bond and will not release the funds until we have proven that all reclamation requirements have been met.
plant, and is expected to produce more than 30,000 MT of lithium hydroxide per year.
This team had a mountain to climb to exchange hope for faith and achieve this success and I believe God helped them. Monterrey means “this mountain belongs to the Lord,” and THAT Day, it certainly did!
His mom said she felt the same type of connection to the middle school in Lowell.
Not only do we plan to do this, but we will also be required to set aside a surety bond to provide security to the community that reclamation will occur. The state determines the amount of the
felt called to teaching early on, but he decided to pursue some other career options to see where it led him.
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Left to right, U.S. Senator for North Carolina, Thom Tillis, and President and CEO of Piedmont Lithium, Keith Phillips.
While we were playing at baseball in Dundee, a different little league story was playing out in Monterrey Mexico; a memorable one, one dealing with dreams and hope while challenged with abject poverty & discrimination. Monterrey Mexico put together their hard scrabble little league team with very little support, came to America on a 3 day visa overcoming incredible odds to finally win, 4-0, the Little League World Series played out in Philadelphia. But this is only a piece of the story and many watched it inFromwonder.photos I remember, the area this team came from was very poor and dust encrusted; propped up commercially by an iron smelting industry. Our counterparts in Monterrey didn’t live out of catalogs or hardware stores like we did, they made do with cast off items and their imagination; and that imagination stirred by far away dreams inspired while huddled around vacuum tube radios, somehow ignited hope in them even though their dreams seemed unreachable.
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After spending a large part of her career as an insurance agent, Rhodes knew she was meant to be a teacher, and she finally decided to embrace it. Coming in as a lateral entry teacher, she is excited to experience another year of helping students learn.
The Carolina Lithium project will be Piedmont Lithium’s fully integrated site and one of the world’s most sustainable lithium hydroxide operations. The project is currently in the development phase on a world-class mineral resource within the renowned Carolina-Tin Spodumene Belt. Proposed plans consist of a quarry, spodumene concentrator, and lithium hydroxide conversion
“I knew deep down that teaching was my calling,” she said. “Sometimes, I think we run from what we’re supposed to be doing, but I wanted the fulfillment of helping students learn new things every day. That’s what really drew me in.”
Well, I’ve already mentioned they won but here’s the thing. They pitched a perfect game; 18 up and 18 down; no runs, no hits, no errors!
“It’s been very busy getting started,” Rhodes agreed. “James and I have talked a bit about our experiences and shared what that has been like, which is a great thing to get to share with my son. Looking back on the first week of school, we agreed that we were tired, but it was the best kind of tired.”
“Whenever I get something challenging figured out, I think, ‘Oooh, I better call James and tell him the shortcut I found,” she said, laughing.Nowthat they both have the first couple of weeks of school under their belts, they’re settling into their new roles as Holbrook Lions easily.“This year has been even better than I imagined it would be,” Parham said. “The students bring so much personality to my classroom and new ideas to class discussions. I’m excited to learn from them this year, too.”
operational use as soon as practically possible. As an example, we will backfill an excavated area, cover it, and plant native vegetation.
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“Production of lithium hydroxide will continue long after mining is complete at our Carolina Lithium site,” she said. “However, progressive reclamation will take place throughout the life of our mining operations. That means that as we work through the project, we will reclaim areas as we go to prepare the site for post-
The goal is to obtain necessary permits and approvals in 2023, commence construction in 2024, and begin production of spodumene concentrate and lithium hydroxide in 2026.Here’s what Piedmont Lithium senior communications manager Meridith Dugas said about the project.
The overriding answer may be elegantly simple. They hoped in the Lord and honored Him with every game. They prayed and asked God for wisdom, as in Jeremiah 33:3, they persevered encouraged by Hebrews 10:19, they believed the Lord loved them and would not abandon them as taught in Isaiah 41:17, and they believed God about Hope and a Future as in Jeremiah 29:11.
Today, more than 80% of the world’s lithium hydroxide is made in China. But Piedmont Lithium is poised to play an important role in providing a Made-in-America solution to our country’s reliance on foreign resources while supporting the electrification of transportation and energy storage as well as the clean energy economy.
“As soon as I got the call from Mr. Ross, the principal, asking me if I was ready to be a Holbrook Lion, I knew that my answer would be yes,” Parham said.
Rhodes said, agreeing with her son. As for those motherly instincts? They’re still going strong as she works across the same school campus as her oldest son.
The year was 1957 and I was a Dundee, Illinois ten year old little league co-pitcher. I say co-pitcher because David Zangy and I were both our local team pitchers, both threw fast balls side arm, and both were too small to pitch 6 innings so we shared each game 3 innings each. I suppose we were an average team because we always had other things on our minds; fishing for bullheads in the Fox River, swimming and orange popsicles while living in Middle America; life was good and we had no cares in the world.
“I went to law school then became a police officer,” he said. “Teaching was something that I had passing thoughts about, but I never really committed to it. Then, I served as a school resource officer, and I remember being so jealous of the teachers for what they got to do and seeing them interacting with students on a daily basis. I knew I wanted to do that,Preparingtoo.” for the first few weeks of school was an emotional time for James, who said he had an overwhelming moment when he realized he had finally ended up where he had wanted to be all along.
No balls ever made it into the outfield; 11 strikeouts and 7 infield plays. It had never happened before NOR has it since. How do we account for this? Was it a miracle; maybe, just maybe it was because it was planted in goodForsoil.starters, this team always started their games with a priest praying for them. Second, they had an angel for a pitcher. Yes, you read that right. Ángel Macías was the pitcher and could pitch right or left handed. What else was their formula for success? Was it hard work, a singular focus, a heartfelt love for the game and team spirit, a desire to make their families proud or to raise themselves above their daily grind? Or was it all of the above and more?
the future economic development of the state and for the region. This puts us on the map.”
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“Before we had our open house, I was looking at a roster that was posted for parents, and the first time I saw a student’s name listed next to mine as the teacher … It seems like a very simple thing, but it meant a lot to me. I’m doing what I should have done a long time ago,” he said.“It’s been a wild ride to get where we are now, but I wouldn’t change any of it,”
avid teacher, she especially enjoys introducing and inspiring modern flute players to play the baroque flute. She has performed with the Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra in England, Apollo’s Fire, and The English Haydn Festival. She also serves as principal flute of the Washington National Cathedral Baroque Orchestra. Her principal teacher in the United Kingdom was Stephen Preston whom she assists at the Wildacres Flute Retreat every summer.
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The Abbey Basilica, Belmont Abbey College just off Exit 26 on I-85. For more information: Karen Hite Jacob. 704-461-6012, www.bac. edu or com/BelmontAbbeyArts/https://www.facebook.
Amara Guitry, flutist, appears at Belmont Abbey Basilica and begins the arts season at the Abbey. The September 26, 2022, concert will be held at 8:00 PM.
Arts at the Abbey presents Amara Guitry
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of Spartanburg, and three sons: Scott, of Marion, N.C.; Dante, of Columbus, N.C.; and Jason, of Greenville. He had five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Dr. Guitry’s concert entitled “Buried Treasures” will consist of rarely heard sonatas by composers who were famous in their day but have since been forgotten. Hear different historical flutes that are from the time the music was written. Lillian Pearson from Western Carolina University is the accompanist. The concert is free to the public. Donations are gladly accepted.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer’s Association: 4600 Park Road, Suite 250 Charlotte, NC 28209.
concerts are in the Belmont Abbey Basilica, Belmont Abbey College (at Exit 26 on I-85) Belmont NC and are free to the public. This series is made possible in part by the Associated Foundation, Inc. of Belmont, The Monks of Belmont Abbey, The Gaston Community Foundation, and other private donors.
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Clyde Allan Taylor, 85, of Belmont, NC, passed away Aug. 28, 2022, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born May 31, 1937, he was the husband of Hilda Ballard Taylor and son of Winnie Cora Long Taylor (Freeman) and Clyde Columbus HeTaylor.was an accomplished mechanic, engraver, and supervisor at R.L. Stowe Mills. He was dedicated to his family and known for helping neighbors as a Survivorshandyman.include his daughter Anna Taylor Smith,
A memorial service was held at Petty Funeral Home in Landrum, S.C., on September 8, 2022 at 2:00PM.
Petty Funeral Home and Crematory Landrum, South Carolina served the family.
The college will also continue a livestream service which can be found on the college’s website at andtheDrama,GuildhallatheFulbrightperformance,toricalofofedu/artslive/www.belmontabbeycollege.https://AmaraGuitry,graduatetheOberlinConservatoryMusicwithdegreesinhis-fluteandmodernfluterecipientofagraduateawardtoUnitedKingdom,earnedmaster’sdegreefromtheSchoolofMusicandandadoctoratefromCityUniversityofLondontheGuildhallSchool.An
The Mt. Holly Middle School Hawks girls’ softball team is having a great start to their season. One of their victories was a 14-1 win over Grier Middle.
Belmont Abbey College announces its new online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Leadership degree. Healthcare professionals are in high demand, and Belmont Abbey is answering the call to create qualified leaders in healthcare. Belmont Abbey launched a pre-licensure Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2021 and an RNBSN program earlier this month. The inaugural MSN in Leadership offers nurses a seamless path to furthering their education and advancing their careers.
will display an unparalleled commitment to exceptional patient care and leverage compassion to better the lives of Belmontothers.Abbey College’s MSN in Leadership degree explores the connection between faith and healthcare, while providing a solid foundation in ethical leadership, safety science, and healthcare informatics.
To be eligible for the program, applicants must have graduated from an accredited nursing program or completed a baccalaureate degree or higher in a related field. Over the course of 8-week semesters, MSN in Leadership candidates will gain the skills and confidence needed to take the next steps in their careers. The first cohort of MSN Leadership students will begin classes in January of 2023 and the program
The MSN at Belmont Abbey places a strong focus on leadership with focal pathways in Executive Leadership, Clinical Leadership, Academic Leadership, Clinical Educator Leadership, or Informatics Leadership. Belmont Abbey College MSN in Leadership graduates
takes approximately 18 months to complete.
The new MSN in Leadership is part of Belmont Abbey College’s focus on healthcare, along with the new hospital that is currently under construction on the college’s property in partnership with CaroMont Health. The facility will open in 2023 and will provide MSN in Leadership candidates the opportunity to familiarize themselves with best practices in the industry while preparing for ethical leadership in the healthcare community. For information on the MSN in Leadership, bac.edu.423-827-8727canopencationsmajors-degrees/msn/.https://bac.edu/academics/visitAppli-fortheprogramarenow.PressinquiriescontactJuliaLongatorjulialong@
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Community Christian Fellowship 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881
Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin 704-827-5181Ave.
Westview Presbyterian Church 1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711
Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church 154 N. Main 704-824-3831St.
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main 704-827-4751St.
Life Church 501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286
New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468
CBC-Memorial Apostolic 230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
MT. HOLLY
First Baptist Church Mt. Holly
Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320
Ebenezer United Methodist Church 120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366
Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main 704-825-9600Street
Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603
Park Street United Methodist 120 Park 704-825-8480Street
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442
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Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin 704-827-8596Ave.
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Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee 704-827-5526St.
New Life Church 128 Robbins 704-824-1356St.
First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main 704-827-0521St.
First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106
Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine 704-827-3856Rd.
Springfield Memorial Baptist Church 2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426
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Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church 151 8th 704-824-3889Ave.
Bethlehem Church 3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050
STANLEY
Lowell Free Will Baptist Church 3010 Lowell 704-824-9389Rd.
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 120 Branch 704-824-4535St.
BESSEMER CITY
O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main 704-825-5576Street
River of Life Full Gospel Church 1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174
St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest 704-825-8175Ave.
New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457
Stanley Church of God 324 N. Main 704-263-4041St.
Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln 704-825-8342St.
Way of the Cross Baptist Church 238 Lanier 704-827-8111Ave.
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist 212 South 704-825-7269Street
Center Baptist Church S. New Hope 704-824-4121Rd.
New Saint Paul Holiness Church 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church 201 N. Main 704-824-8814St.
North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main 704-827-6141St.
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Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823
First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles 704-827-7461Dr.
Riverside Baptist Church 171 S. Main 704-824-7785St.
West Cramerton United Methodist Church 207 Lowell 704-824-4213Ave.
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First Baptist Church of Lowell 400 W. 1st 704-824-1215St.
Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276
New Life Baptist Church 527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647
Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly 704-263-0199Rd.
Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave 980-925-0433
Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC 120 Park 704-825-1333Street
East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845
Cramerton Free Will Baptist 416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745
New Faith Baptist Church 1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249
Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee 704-827-1993St.
Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church 2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406
Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731
Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604
Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme 704-827-2061Road
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Cornerstone Family Worship 709 Rankin 704-671-8640Ave.
Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither 704-825-8045Rd.
Amazing Grace Baptist Church 7280 Sifford 704-827-6277Rd.
Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont 704-827-8474Road
Tuckaseege Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301
First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main 704-827-4855St.
Redemption Hill Church redemptionmountholly.org
Gateway Cowboy Church The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.
Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha 704-824-2872Ave
Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln 704-825-2046St.
South Point United Methodist 510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019
CrossFix Ministries 6131 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-879-4499
Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216
Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600
Morningside Missionary Church 711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142
Crossroads Church 101 Beaty 704-827-8381Rd.
210 Park Street, Belmont NC 704-825-9861
South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley 704-825-9516Ave.
Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185
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Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper 704-601-5146Street
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First Baptist Church 235 8th 704-824-1991Ave.
Woodlawn Baptist Church 1101 N. Main 704-824-4261St.
New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822
Hood Memorial AME Zion Church 455 Sacco 704-825-6007St.
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Finish Line Christian Center 1792, 108 N. Main St. 704-980-285-8334
Message of Love Church 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500
The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709
New Hope Presbyterian Church 4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697
Catawba Heights Church of God 122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225
Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
Epic Church 100 Indian 704-671-4652Walk
Lowell Church of God 804 W. First 704-824-3383Street
First Baptist Church 23 N. Central 704-825-3758Avenue
First Baptist Church 317 W. 1st 704-824-1213St.
Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter 216 N. Main 704-825-2483St.
First Presbyterian Church 512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275
McAdenville Wesleyan Church 300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073
Christ Church Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba 704-461-8614Street
Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224
First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main 704-827-2481St.
Burge Memorial Methodist Church 312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726
Core Church 2316 Acme 704-822-8033Rd.
Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283
First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth 704-825-5811Street
Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730
First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668
Bethel Baptist Church NC Highway 704-827-9846273
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New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak 704-822-6195Trail
Cramerton Temple of God Church East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319
Exodus Church 6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034
Trinity Full Gospel Church 303 Sunset 704-263-9765Dr.
East Belmont Free Will Baptist 909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346
United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555
McAdenville Baptist Church 192 Main 704-824-2740St.
Restoration Church 1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250
St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
First United Methodist Church 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-263-2691
Bright Light Baptist Church 112 White Jenkins Rd.
Presbyterian Church of Lowell 207 E. 1st 704-824-3807St.
Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.
Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954
East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba 704-825-5780Street
First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357
Lakeview Baptist Church 143 Church 704-824-5380St.
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
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Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 203 S. Main 704-263-2621St.
Springwood Freewill Baptist 826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801
Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner 704-827-0004St.
Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church 113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131
Power of the Spirit Church 118 School 704-827-7071Street
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a hill overlooking the South Fork of the Catawba River.
Kinfolks and visitors on the Hoyle House porch.
The earliest section has a foundation of small stones, still partly visible. The house’s enclosure,atwithlargerinrooms.roomsalongerondslightlywidth,Eachandsharingside,twoblockshuttersandtwo-and-a-halforiginallydatemoldedsetoforiginallyingingbycuting,unusualcenturynowcompleteThetedthetiontimberhallmarksGerman-Americanincludeitsheavyframeconstruc-withverticalbracesatcornerswithtightlyfit-horizontalloginfillings.apparentlyoriginalandroofstructureiscoveredwithearly20thtin,andmuchoftheoriginalbeadedsid-appliedcirca1810withnails,survivescoveredweatherboard.Weather-beneaththebeadedsid-revealstheexteriorwasunsheathed.Sometheearlywindowsremain,inmoldedsurroundswithsillsthatappeartoto1810.Thewindowsweresmall(aboutfeetsquare)possiblyfilledonlywithintheearliestperiod.Thefirstfloorofthemainisafour-roomplanoflargerroomsontheeastwithcornerfireplacesasinglechimney,twosmallerwestrooms.pairofroomsisofequalbutthefrontroomsaredeeper.Alater,sec-north-southpartition,noinplace,oncecreatedcenter-hallplan.TodayallconnectwithadjacentTheoriginalstaircase,thesoutheastcornerofthefrontroom,enclosedonesetofwindersandleastonestopoutsidethewasremovedinthe
Herbert Hoyle (left) came from Chesapeake, Virginia to the Hoyle House event. He’s talking to John Jacob and wife Karen Hite Jacob from Mt. Holly. An historic loom in the Hoyle House.
Robert Carpenter (left) and Jason Faulkner share some family history.
discussion.HistoricHoyle
the well house stands a weatherboarded smokehouse with a gabled roof sheathed in sheet metal.The Hoyle House is an important and, in some respects,
tion method— heavy timber frame with log infill— seen elsewhere in the mid-Atlantic Germanic settlement areas but not previously identified in North Carolina.
Hoyle, a miller from Adenbach, Germany, his wife, Catharine, and their children arrived in America on September 11, 1738 on the Robert and Alice, originally settling in northeast Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The family then lived for some time in Frederick, Maryland, but by 1753 had moved to what is now Gaston County, North Carolina, then part of Anson County.
The exact date of construction of the house is not known, but various sources place it anywhere from 1750 to 1758. After Peter’s and his eldest son Jacob’s deaths, which occurred within a year of each other, the land was inherited by Jacob’s minor son Martin, who then transferred his interest to his uncle John. In 1794 the property went to Peter Hoyle’s other grandson, Andrew, who became a farmer and entrepreneur. “Rich Andrew”, as he was known, may have acquired the property with the house already standing and then improved the dwelling, or he may have built the house and later upgraded it with new finishes in the early years of the 19th century.
This log building was moved to the Hoyle House site last summer. Its future use is still under
Greeters John Hovis and Linda Stapleton whose great grandmother once lived in the Hoyle House.
apparently unique landmark of traditional German-American architecture in North Carolina. The unusually large, for its time, and substantial dwelling exemplifies a construc-
HOYLE
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House board members Mike Peters and Kristy Crisp talk genealogy to visitors.
The site was purchased by Hoyle Historic Homestead Inc., in 1991 to preserve and restore this very important part of regional history. In 1993 it was placed on the National Historical Register.
The three room plan of the second floor consists of a large east room that comprises about two thirds of the space along with two small west rooms. The north-south paneled partition is similar to the partition of the first floor. This basic three room plan probably is original, although the partition has been moved at least twice. Notches on the baseboard and patching of the wall plasters and chair rail indicate the wall was moved east, into the larger space, by about three feet. All outer walls were exposed logs until they were plastered, probably early in the 19th century. A door in the northeast corner of the large east room leads to an enclosed attic staircase; in the stairwell the structural system is clearly evident because the corner post, down braces and log filling have never been sheathed.Thetwo remaining outbuildings date from the earlyto mid-19th century. Near the northeast corner of the main house, the well house is a one-story, rectangular common bond brick building with ventilation holes on the ends.
known remaining structure in North Carolina with this type of construction. This was also the site of Hoylesville, the first Federal Post Office in present day Gaston County.
The house faces south toward a now overgrown dirt road; the Dallas-Stanley Highway on the north side now provides access to the property.
lateThe1960s.first floor interior is carefully finished. Much of the modern sheetrock and painting have been removed to reveal early board ceilings and walnut paneled partitions and paneling on the outer walls. While some or all of the interior sheathing appears to date after 1810, all of the trim and some of the ceiling probably date to the first remodeling.
A gabled tin roof extends beyond the west end and acts as a porch sheltering the well. The well house stands at the southeast corner, and east of
Photos by Alan HodgeThe Hoyle cemetery and log barn.
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Belmont Parks and Rec. is offering tennis lessons. Tennis Pro, Jeremy Martin has a variety of youth tennis clinics available. To register, please go to his website, https://www.modernstriketennis.com/Youcanalsocontact him at (704) 562-0273 or jeremy@ modernstrike.comAdultTennisClinic
Schedule: Ladies Clinics (Beginner): Tuesdays from 12:00PM-1:00PM and Wednesdays from 6:00PM-7:00PM. Adult Clinics (Beginner): Mondays from 6:00PM-7:00PM and Fridays from 5:00PM-6:00PM. Adult Clinics (Intermediate): Tuesdays from 6:00PM-7:00PM. Adult Clinics (Advanced 4.0+): Thursdays from 6:00PM-7:00PM. Cardio Tennis (HIIT Style Tennis Workout): Thursdays from 7:00PM-8:00PM.
it 1-1. Pa Njie scored his first Belmont Abbey goal with a penalty kick in the 27th minute. The Abbey took a 2-1 lead and would hold that going into halftime. The Bobcats pulled even at 2-2 with a goal in the 50th minute. Davis McBee earned his second goal of the season off a free kick in the 57th minute. Lees-McRae got a third goal in the 80th minute. Will Whitman made the start but Nikolaus Opel made his first appearance of the regular season in Wednesday’s contest. The goalkeepers accounted for two saves each. Belmont Abbey finished with nine shots total and five on goal.
The bond between a parent and their child is something special. It’s one of those things that define human existence.Even when a parent passes away, all the talks, the life lessons, and wisdom that they imparted on their child willSuchremain.is the case with 16-year-old East Gaston quarterback Trenton Sherrill and his mother Jennifer Walker.Trenton had a special relationship with his mother. The two were close, very close.
“She would always tell me to remember where I started,” Trenton added. “Then to look at where I am now.”
If you go around any high school campus you will find that most everyone knows who the school’s student athletes are. They tend to garner a lot of attention. Some more thanThatothers.attention brings with it a unique set of rewards and pitfalls.For the most part most people are kind and decent. However, at times others can be downright hateful.
The Belmont Abbey men’s soccer team opened Conference Carolinas play with a back-and-forth battle with LeesMcRae Wednesday evening at Alumni Field. The lead changed three times before ultimately ending in a 3-3 draw between the Crusaders and Bobcats.
The popularity of social media has only magnified the good and the bad.
Jennifer Walker taught her son to be gracious when complimented and polite when exposed to pettiness.
As Trenton talks about his mother, it becomes clear that before she died Jennifer Walker prepared her son for the road Despiteahead.enduring such a horrible loss, it looks like Trenton Sherrill really will be okay. Trenton will be alright because in the end he will never be alone.
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Belmont Abbey moved to 1-3-1 on the season and 0-0-1 in conference play. Lees McRae is now 2-1-2 with an identical 0-0-1 mark in the league standings.
How people choose to deal with the loss of a loved one differs from person to person.Inthe case of Trenton Sherrill, he decided that he would share his grieve on the field with his teammates.
To Trenton Sherrill, his mother was a steadfast fixture in his life. She was his rock. Someone he could always count on. Someone he could talk to about just about anything.“Shewas my right-hand person no matter what,” Trenton recalled. “We knew everything about each other. We talked and texted back and forth every day.”
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East Gaston quarterback Trenton Sherrill poses with his mother, the late Jennifer Walker after a Warriors football game in April of 2021. Trenton credits his mother, who died in August of 2021 with being the biggest influence in his life.Photo provided
How It Happened - Lees-McRae got on the board first with a penalty kick in the 10th minute. The Crusaders responded with a goal of their own in the 22nd minute as Zion Duncan scored off an assist from Brett Ramsey to make
Abbey men’s soccer battles Lees-McRae
“I owed it to her,” Trenton said explaining his decision to play. “She would not have wanted me to miss it.”
“She wanted me to be the bigger person,” Trenton said. “She always said kill them withSo,kindness.”itwiththat backdrop that Trenton found his world had changed on that August morning of last year.
“We were inside the red zone when coach called a running play for Justin Hill,” Trenton recalled. “I remembered that Justin and my mom used to kid around a lot. So, when we walked up to the line I told Justin, ‘Do it for Jen,’ That’s what he calledTrentonher.” took the snap and handed the ball off to Hill and watched as Justin took it around the right side and
By John Wilson John.bannernews@gmail.com
South Point tennis player James Dover has been named to the North Carolina Tennis Coaches Association All-State Men’s Tennis team for 2022. The Big South 3A Conference MVP wrapped up his freshman season with undefeated conference play in both singles and doubles and a final four finish at states in singles. With this selection, Dover becomes the First Red Raider in school history, male or female, to be named All State in tennis. Go Big Red!!!!!! James is the son of Amy and Stan Dover.
like Jennifer would have wanted him to.
Do it for Jen
There is no telling what ran through Trenton’s mind as he worked out his emotions in front of hundreds of screamingHowever,spectators.themagnitude of the moment really hit him when the Warriors were driving deep into Wildcat territory hoping to score.
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Sadly, Trenton’s mother passed away suddenly after a brief illness on August 20, 2021.Jennifer’s passing came fourteen hours before Trenton was set to take the field as the Warriors were set to play the North Gaston Wildcats in the season opener.
You also can’t help but notice something else. Something subtle, yet very special.
How Trenton dealt with that loss in the hours after his mother’s death is a testament to the values Jennifer Walker taught to her son.
punched it in for an East GastonIttouchdown.wasatthat moment that Trenton knew that he had made the right call in deciding to play.
Since he’s only a junior, Trenton still has a lot of high school yet. But when he looks at all the possibilities that lay before him, he has a positive outlook.“Iwant to be successful in whatever I choose to do,” Trenton went on to say. “If it’s sports or going to college and getting some kind of a degree.”Anyone who happens to get a chance to talk to Trenton will likely come away from the conversation with the belief that he is a remarkable young man.
Trenton credits his mother, a Pre-K teacher at Springfield Elementary School, with always teaching him and his brothers Jordan and Brandon the importance of doing the rightJenniferthing. wanted her sons to grow up and be decent people. In the case of Trenton, she did her best to keep her son grounded as he excelled in high school sports earning varsity letters in football and basketball.Jennifer taught Trenton humility and the value of hard work. She instilled in him how important it is to never forget where you came from.
Trenton’s response shows the impact his mom had on his life. He will go on, just
As Trenton makes his way in the world, he will be taking the best parts of his mother with him every step of the way.
In an unscripted instant in time not only was Trenton honoring his mother, but his teammates were also honoring her as Trentonwell.handled it all with class and dignity. He also turned in a fantastic performance leading the Warriors to a big 51-0 opening day win.These days Trenton never stops thinking about his mother. She is still, and always will be a big part of his life.When asked what he would say to his mom if they had a minute to talk Trenton takes the question in and thinks for a moment. Then with a gleam in his eye he responds.“Italk to her all the time,” He explained. “I would tell her I’m okay. I’m going to keep being okay, and I’m going to make sure that everyone that was here when she passed will be okay.”
For the 2021-2022 school year, Gaston County had half of its schools (25 of 51) to earn an A, B, or C grade –three schools received an A grade, nine schools received a B grade, and 13 schools received a C grade. The state did not assign grades for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years because of the pandemic. When compared to 2018-2019, Gaston County, like most school districts across the state, had more schools in 2021-2022 to receive a lower grade.
Academic growth indicates whether students achieve a year’s worth of academic progress for a year’s worth of instruction. Growth is reported in one of three ways: Exceeded Growth, Met Growth, or Did Not Meet Growth. For the 2021-2022 school year, Gaston County had 71 percent of its schools (36 of 51) to meet or exceed overall academic growth expectations.Atthe elementary school level, W.A. Bess, Brookside, Lowell, North Belmont, and Pinewood exceeded overall academic growth expectations. For middle schools, Cramerton and Southwest exceeded overall expectations. East Gaston, Forestview, Gaston Early College, Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences, Highland, and South Point exceeded overall expectations among high schools.
In reading, 26 elementary schools and all 11 middle schools met or exceeded academic growth expectations (95 percent of elementary and middle schools excelled in reading growth). In math, 23 elementary and middle schools met or exceeded expectations.
The elementary schools with the highest student proficiency are Hawks Nest, Belmont Central, Cherryville, New Hope, W.A. Bess, and North Belmont. Cherryville (+21.4) leads the elementary schools with the most significant increase in student proficiency when compared to last year. Other elementary schools with a significant increase are Catawba Heights (+11.4), North Belmont (+10.3), Tryon (+9.3), McAdenville (+8.7), Sherwood (+8.2), Belmont Central (+8.1), and Woodhill (+8.0). North Belmont is the only elementary school to exceed
The state uses the testing and accountability data to give school performance grades, which were assigned for the first time in 2014. A school’s performance letter grade is determined using a formula based only on two factors: student achievement/ test scores (80 percent) and student academic growth (20 percent).Theschool performance
The Belmont Abbey field hockey team wrapped up a season-opening stretch of three games in five days as the Crusaders faced Slippery Rock last Monday at Limestone.
Dr. Booker added, “I would like to express my sincere appreciation to our teachers, support personnel, administrators, and so many others who have had a role in helping us bounce back from the pandemic. It has been difficult and overwhelming at times, but our employees have gone beyond the call of duty to persevere and do what is best to help our students. I am confident that our schools and central level departments will use this year’s test data to evaluate where we are, determine where we want to be, and put resources, programs, and professional development in place so we can take steps toward higher academic achievement and success.”
Slippery Rock slips by Abbey girl’s field hockey
Graduation rate
Twelve schools are within three or fewer points
Belmont Abbey photo/story
The Gaston County graduation rate for the Class of 2022 is 85.2 percent. Five schools have a graduation rate of 90 percent or higher: Gaston Early College (100 percent), Highland (100 percent), Forestview (92.9 percent), South Point (90.9 percent), and Ashbrook (90.0 percent). Forestview had the most significant increase (+3.7) when compared to last year.
its pre-pandemic (2018-2019) proficiency rate.
The(+4.3).high schools with the highest student proficiency are Highland, Gaston Early College, Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences, and South Point. The high schools with the most significant increase when compared to last year are Forestview (+8.7), South Point (+7.4), and East Gaston (+5.4). Bessemer City is the only high school to exceed its pre-pandemic (2018-2019) proficiency rate.
grade should not be interpreted as a comprehensive evaluation that determines the quality of a school. Only select criteria are used to determine the grade. School size, diverse student population, socioeconomics, teacher experience, student learning obstacles, special programs, parental and community involvement, and other factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have an effect on a school’s performance, but are not considered in the grade.
Students in Gaston County and across North Carolina improved their performance on end-of-grade and end-ofcourse state tests. Students in grades 3-8 are tested in reading and math, and a science test is given in the fifth and eighth grades. High school students take state tests in four subject areas: Math I, Math III, Biology, and English II. Proficiency is based on the number of students scoring a Level III, IV, or V on the state tests.Gaston’s overall proficiency rate for 2021-2022 is 48.4 percent, which is 4.3 points higher than last year’s rate of 44.1. The state rate is 51.4Thepercent.percentage of students scoring at or above grade level (achieving proficiency) in math and reading increased across all tested grade levels (grades 3-8) when compared to last year. The percentage for science (tested only in grades 5 and 8) increased as well.The most significant gains in reading are for fourth grade (+6.5), seventh grade (+5.7), and fifth grade (+5.1). The most significant gains in math are for third grade (+9.8), fourth grade (+6.8), and fifth grade (+5.5). The most significant gains in science are for fifth grade (+7.9).
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The middle schools with the highest student proficiency are Cramerton, Belmont, Stanley, and Mount Holly. The middle schools with the most significant increase when compared to last year are York Chester (+7.2), Mount Holly (+5.0), and Stanley
Called the four-year cohort graduation rate, it reflects the percentage of students who entered the ninth grade in 2018-2019 and graduated four years later in June 2022. The four-year graduation rate is not the same as the dropout rate, which indicates the number of students who drop out of high school in a given year. When the state first calculated the four-year cohort graduation rate in 2005-2006, Gaston
County’s rate was a mere 68.1 percent.Itisimportant to note that Gaston’s current graduation rate of 85.2 percent is higher than the rate of 84.9 percent in 2018-2019, which was the last “normal” school year before the Somepandemic.students need an extra year of high school to complete graduation requirements. The district’s five-year cohort graduation rate is 87.8 percent. The five-year cohort graduation rate reflects the number of students who entered the ninth grade in 20172018 and graduated by June 2022.
Test results indicate a rebound in students’ academic performance
of achieving the next grade level: Beam Intermediate, Brookside, Cherryville High, Costner, New Hope, North Belmont, North Gaston, Pinewood, Robinson, Sherwood, South Point, and Woodhill. South Point High School is only three points from having an A school performance grade, a status that is difficult to achieve.Thetest scores released by the state are preliminary results. The results will be verified and official results will be a part of the district and school report cards, which will be issued this fall.
See the attached charts for information about student proficiency, academic growth, the graduation rate, and school performance grades. The charts include proficiency information for 2018-2019 (pre-pandemic) to illustrate the influence of the pandemic on academic achievement. Because of pandemic-related factors, it is not possible to have an apples-to-apples comparison of proficiency rates for 2018-2019 and 2021-2022.
after facing four shots in the first quarter. Freshman Kaylee Wenzel (pictured) scored her first career goal in the second quarter to put the Crusaders up 1-0 before halftime. Slippery Rock scored two goals in the first five minutes of the third quarter to take a 2-1 lead. Belmont Abbey pulled even at 2-2 in the third thanks to the first goal of the season from Jessica Rybicki off an assist from Wenzel. Belmont Abbey finished with eight shots for the game and five on goal.
Student proficiency
At the high school level, the percentage of students scoring at or above grade level (achieving proficiency) increased in Math I (+8.0), Biology (+4.8), and Math III (+3.1) when compared to last year. Math III proficiency in 2021-2022 exceeds the prepandemic proficiency rate in 2018-2019. The proficiency rate for English II dipped only one-tenth of a point when compared to last year.
accountability and testing data was 2018-2019. While the state has acknowledged the detrimental effects of the pandemic on student learning and achievement, the state did not change its testing and accountability model to account for the Belowpandemic.isinformation about student proficiency, academic growth, the graduation rate, and school performance grades for Gaston County Schools for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Academic growth
It took overtime to decide the winner but it was Slippery Rock who came away with the 3-2 victory over the Crusaders.
Test results for the 20212022 academic year indicate that students in Gaston County and across North Carolina are gaining ground on learning loss that happened because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to information released by the North Carolina State Board of Education and N.C. Department of Public Instruction.Higher proficiency rates on end-of-grade and end-ofcourse state tests and meeting and exceeding academic growth expectations are signs that schools have been successful in addressing pandemic-related learning loss. However, schools statewide are faced with more work to do to overcome the effects of the pandemic and help students rebound to pre-pandemic achievement levels.
Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker stated, “It is encouraging to see our schools making gains in student achievement and academic growth; we are going in the right direction toward improvement following an unprecedented time that not only affected schools, but all aspects of our lives. The COVID-19 pandemic contributed significantly to learning loss as we had to alter almost everything associated with how we operated schools. Last year, we were able to get our students and teachers back into a more normal routine with in-person instruction five days a week, and as a result, we have upward trends in student achievement, especially with the amount of academic growth our students made in one school year. We know that it will be a gradual process to recover from the pandemic, and it will take much energy and effort, but we are committed to doing all that we can to ensure that our students learn, grow, and thrive.”
School performance grades
How It Happened- The Crusaders withstood some early pressure from Slippery Rock
Belmont Abbey is now 1-2 on the season while Slippery Rock is 1-1.
The 2021-2022 year is the first time that the state has applied all components of its accountability and testing program for schools, including the assessment of academic growth and the assignment of A-F school performance grades, since the pandemic hit. The last year that school districts had a full report of
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KINGS MOUNTAIN HIGH 1982 REUNION KMHS 40th class reunion. Home football game at KMHS on September 16th at 7:00 with a special section just for our class. Wear your KM Mounties shirts if possible. T-shirts with the class of 82 available. Let us know if interested. Reunion Party Saturday 9/17 at the Crow’s Nest at KMCC at 7 pm with heavy appetizers, cash bar and DJ. You can also go to Classmates. com/class-of-82 for updates. If anyone has any photos they would like to contribute for a video, please contact Gina Melton Flowers 704-747-5447. The cost will be $15.00 per person for the reunion party at KMCC payable at the door. Let us know if you will be bringing a guest with you. Cash only. Dress will be casual. Please invite our classmates. We will need to know about how many will be attending so we can plan accordingly. If you would like to help in any way, just let us know.
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CREST CLASS OF 1970 REUNION. The Crest High class of 1970 is holding a 50th class reunion on Saturday Oct. 22, 2022 at the Legrand Center in Shelby from 6pm to 10pm. Price per person will be determined by the number of commentments. Respond to either crestclassof1970@gmail.com or text/call Allen Gold at 704-418-1403.
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Shelby High Class of ‘77 will hold there 45th reunion on Saturday, Oct. 22nd at Izzi Q Barbecue located at 127 W. Marion St., in Uptown Shelby. $25 per person and that’s all inclusive; venue, food and music. Desserts by Betsy Lutz McPherson. Checks can be mailed to Donna Blanton Rash at 1045 Allison Dr., Shelby NC 28150
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1980 SHELBY HIGH CLASS REUNION. SHS Class of 1980 is having our 42nd reunion of Oct 1 2022 at the Don Gibson Theatre. Social hour begins at 6:30 with dinner and dancing to follow. Meal will consist of chicken, barbecue, sides, desserts and drinks. Cash bar available with DJ to provide music.$50 per person and $90 per couple.. Please respond by September 15th. Payment may be made to Pam Blanton Williams, 1615 Wesson Rd, Shelby, NC 28152 or through paypal @PamelaWilliams911. Any questions please contact Pam Blanton Williams 704-692-2472 or Lynn McCarver Hicks 704-284-3303
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ERHS CLASS ‘72 50TH REUNION September 17; 6:309:30PM. Green River Plantation. $25 ea. CASH collected at entrance of Pavilion on reunion night. Heavy pick up foods, tea, and lemonade. Must notify one of the following by Sept. 5: Becky Hunt Carson, Burwell Byers, Martha Gordon Hopper via Facebook, or Vivian Lowery Whittemore @ vivianwhitte@ gmail.com.
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YORKIES, CHORKIES, STANDARD AND TCUP puppies ready for new home. Text for more information and photos (919) 229-1059
HEAVY DUTY WOODEN PALLETS made completely of 2x4s. 40”x16ft, 50”x12ft. $10 each. Forest City, NC. 828-4295199.
ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLES. Dynasty brand. $550 for 27 bundles. You pick up in Bostic, Golden Valley (828) 351-5432
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1949 FERGUSON TE20 TRACTOR. Made in Coventry, England in former RAF WWII airplane factory. New front tires/tubes, 12V alternator, voltage regulator, recently rebuilt starter, battery, major tune up, all fluids/oils serviced. Rear tires good. New radiator hoses and thermostat. Hydraulics work good. Fresh Rustoleum rattlecan paint job. Runs great. $2400 OBO. Located near Belmont. (704) 460-0283
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CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. 7 wk old Chihuahua puppies, 3 males and 2 females. $400 ea. Dewormed. No papers. Will be toy size. TEXT for more info (704) 860-2647
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2 CEMETARY PLOTS FOR SALE. Cleveland Memorial Park. Upfront near fountain. $2000 each. (704) 477-1998
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. I have four males and two females AKC German Shepherd, born June 18,2022. Puppies will leave home with up to date shots and also be taken to the vet before departing to their new home. They are easy with kids and other house pets, for more information and pictures please text me or call me at (252) 933-7331 zequi2010@ yahoo.com
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FOR SALE. Desk (4 drawer, wood) $60, TV Stand (black swivel) $100, End Table $25, Pack ‘n Play $40, Baby Gate by Summer Infant (6 panels, NEW!) $60, High Chair & Booster Seat (Two in One) by Graco Simple Switch $40, Bar Height Round Chrome Table with 4 Stools $150. (704) 418-3361
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ROUND BALER, VERMIER 405H. Field ready, shed kept, ready to bale. $5500. Gill twin V rake, 8 wheels $2500. (704) 472-4450
2003 - 1700 LUND BOAT. 140 H.P. Four Stroke Johnson. Onboard charger. 55 thrust 12 volt Minn Kota trolling motor. Lawrence fish finder. Many more extras. $15,000. Call (704) 4779631
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WANT TO BUY USED UTV (utility vehicle) w/2 wheel drive, rear wheel drive. Also handyman with a chainsaw available. 828-248-2184.
All aluminum deck under the carpet. No wood to rot. Premium pontoon construction no leaks or damage. An Evinrude SP48 with a new power head and electronics. No tilt control needed. New steering cable. Don’t let the 1994 age fool you, this is better built than any new boat. Trailer is a 1999 Shore LandR with new tires and brakes. The seats shown are Sun Lounger fold outs. Brand new but not installed. Everything is good except the tachometer. (828) 3370506 byeatman@hotmail.com
NEW USED REPO BUILDINGS Thursday - Friday 10-5 Sat. 10-12 J Johnson Sales 2690 US Hwy 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895
WANTED: OLD CAMERA GEAR Wanted: your old film and digital cameras, lenses, flashes and tripods. We will buy or trade for new gear. We are not buying Polaroid, Ansco or Kodak. Bring it in for a quote, no quotes by phone. (864) 5836835 tocenter.comMarketing@spartanpho-
GREAT DANE PUPPIES. CKC Great Dane Puppies, will come UTD on vaccinations with CKC paperwork. (704) 734-8538
JAZZY SELECT 6 $475. Mobility chair, delivered, warranty & charger. 245 lb wt capacity. Call Scooterman John. New Jazzy, 275 wt Ltd, $1195. Jazzy with lift seat, 225 wt Ltd, $650. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com
USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-429-9165.
BUNN COMMERCIAL COFFEE BREWER with upper and lower warmers $40. Craftsman chainsaw 3.7/18’’ with case $100. New Chicago Demolition Hammer $100. RV- EI- Traveler gas/electric refrigerator 20’’x22’’x20’’ $40. Vitro 3 burner counter top stove 20 1/2’’x16 1/2’’ $30. 828-4530828.
MINI GOLDENDOODLES F1B AND F1BB Puppies available! F1b Mini goldendoodles (25lbs) and F1bb Mini Goldendoodles (15lbs). Located in Sneads Ferry. $1,500. Raised by experienced breeder and raised in our home. Dogs are up to date with deworming and shots. Come visit and take home your puppy today! Go to our website JULYCOCKAPOOkelliecannon372@gmail.commorenativeranchpuppies.comwww.forinfo.(818)631-5327PUPPIESBORN23.
STEEL CARPORTS & GARAGES 12 wide, 18, 20, 22, 24 & 30 wides on display. Large onsite display. J Johnson Sales Forest City 2690 Hwy 221 South. Thursday - Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-12. Ph.(828) 2455895
DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828289-1175.
BUYING BASEBALL CARDS AND RECORDS LOOKING FOR 50S, 60S, AND 70S BASEBALL CARDS IN ANY CONDITION. PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR CARDS THAT ARE SITTING AND COLLECTING DUST AS WELL AS OLD ROCK AND ROLL RECORDS. CLEVELAND AND GASTON COUNTY KINGS MOUNTAIN SHELBY AND CHARLOTTE AREAS CALL TIM 661-312-6159 (661)
BURNING BARRELS $15. Water Totes $60 to $100. Plastic Barrels with Lids & Rings $20. Solid Top Plastic Barrels $10. 15 Gallon Plastic Barrels $10. (828) 327-4782
DOG KENNELS & DOG HOUSES Dog kennels 10x10x6, 10x20x6, Dog Houses 8x12, 10x16 Delivered & Installed Available. J Johnson Sales Thursday & Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-2. Ph. (828) 2455895
GOATS, ALL NANNYS, 6 months and older, $100 to $150. Also sheep $150 each. Call for info 828-429-6319.
Tails docked, dew clawed. Parents on site. Ready September 8. $1,000. Call Greg after 8am. 828-305-2181.
4 CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE at Cleveland Memorial Park. $500 ea. or OBO. $195 transfer fee paid by buyer. Text or call Margie at 980-214-7125.
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
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MOTOR, sleeps 4 (I am working on getting 50 to 100 miles per gal on ‘gas vapors’) $9,500 firm.
& ATVS 1999 E 320 BENTZ. Gold, new tires, good credit, $3500. 2014 Indian Chief, Vintage Red, $10,000. (704) 300-9223
SCENIC RIDGE Cherryville, Sites. (704) 435-0938
ROGUE for Sale. Good condition, Avg. 25 MPG, Automatic, 4 Door, Color-White.150,000 miles. $11,500. Call: 704-472-1316.
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MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $200 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. (704) 473-4299
2&3 BEDROOM TOWN HOMES. Townhomes located in Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments 1526 Eaves Rd., Shelby NC or call for more information 704487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity.
3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH DOUBLEWIDE.. Rent $1250, Deposit $1250, Application Fee $25. 124 Deer Meadow Lane, Lawndale, NC 28090. 704-214-4180.
2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.
Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659.
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LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE HAS 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, (704) 482-7723
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RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $550 per month. 828-382-0475. FOR RENT GASTON COUNTY GASTONIA-RENT LOCAL OFFICE SPACE. Great loca tion behind the library, 4 offices, break room, front end reception area, and waiting room. $1250 a month plus utilities. Call Zeus Realty at (980) 989-7316 Continued From Page 13 CLASSIFIEDCLASSIFIED ADSADS To place your ad go to CarolinaClassifieds.com or call 704-484-1047 Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon Carolina CLASSIFIEDS.com GO TO: www.carolinaclassifieds.com Residents of Kings Mountain and surrounding communities are invited to attend a presentation and question and answer session for updates on the Albemarle Kings Mountain project Patrick Senior Center 909 E. King St., Kings Mountain COMMUNITY TOWN HALL Thursday, September 22 at 7pm
FOR SALE BY OWNER. ONE BEDROOM, ONE BATH OLDER HOME in QUAINT MILL VILLAGE SETTING in DOUBLE SHOALS COMMUNITY. $55,000. Serious Inquiries Only! “No Financing”. Located at 3308 Champion St., Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 472-0006
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HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, (704) 487-6354
BEACH HOUSES AT OCEAN LAKE 2BR, 2BA, sleeps 6, golf cart, Wifi, Weeks and weekends available. Halloween weekend open. 704-4731494
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2BR, 2BA, 1100SF, heat pump, 10 acres partly wooded, rolling, secluded, pond. $249,000. Text 828-919-1477 or leave message. Additional 14 acres available. 342 Right Prong Rd., Ellenboro, NC. Ellenboro, NC 28040
EXTREMELY NICE, 2 BEDROOM HOME in Kings Mountain. Nice yard. Great neighborhood. Stove, refrigerator, new H&A. No pets. $1500 month. (704) 473-5240
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FOR LEASE- OFFICE SPACE. Over 800 s.f. breakroom included. Brand new HVAC, brand new flooring, and ground level entry. $1125 per month including water. 112 E. Dixon Blvd., Suite 2, Shelby, NC 28152. Call (704) 923-1698
2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH MOBILE HOME. Very clean, in small quiet park. Cleveland Mall area. References & criminal background check required. $700 month, $700 deposit. (704) 481-0925
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celebrate the end of school back in June, these Ida Rankin students enjoyed a fun 5th Grade picnic which included hot dogs, all the fixings, Kona Ice, music and games. They are a great group of students, and everyone wishes them all the best as they move onto their next chapter. CARS & TRUCKS 2017 TOYOTA COROLLA 112,200 MILES, $16,800 (704) 692-4405 SBELL82559@
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• Take location into account. The ASPCA advises pet owners who live in regions prone to certain disasters to find rooms in their homes which can serve as safe havens during storms. Many storms do not require evacuations, but that does not
Pet owners must give extra thought to disaster preparedness to ensure their pets can make it through harsh storms unscathed. Natural disasters like storms and fires can put pets in jeopardy, so it’s vital that pet owners take the steps necessary to protect their furry friends before such disasters strike.
• Learn about local safe havens. If pet owners must evacuate in the case of a coming storm, their pets must evacuate as well. Some animal shelters provide emergency shelter for pets and/or can arrange for pets to be fostered until their owners can safely return home. It’s vital to conduct this research in advance, as the ASPCA notes that not all shelters can accommodate pets
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• Stock up on emergency supplies. The ASPCA recommends pet owners plan as if they won’t be allowed to return home for several weeks, even if they suspect their time away will be much shorter. Speak with your vet about what to include in a pet first-aid kit, and be sure to bring at least several days’ worth of canned (pop-top) or dry food. Disposable litter trays, liquid dish soap and disinfectant and an extra collar or harness and extra leash are some additional emergency supplies to pack. A full list of recommended emergency supplies can be found at aspca.org.•Makesure pets wear collars and tags at all times. Disaster can strike at any time, so it’s vital that pets wear their identification tags and collars at all times. The ASPCA urges pet owners to include pets’ names and any urgent medical needs on the tags. A telephone number where owners can be reached at all hours of the day should be included on tags as well.
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• Place a rescue alert sticker on your front door or window. Rescue alert stickers alert first responders to the presence of pets in a home. The ASPCA recommends placing the sticker on the front door or window (visit aspca.org to receive a free sticker). Include the types and numbers of pets in the home as well as the name and phone number of your veterinarian.
during storms or other emergencies. Knowing which ones do can ensure pets have a safe place to go should disaster strike.
The need to prepare for natural disasters is never more apparent than right after an especially harsh storm touches down. But disaster preparation should be a proactive endeavor, as taking action before a storm can make confronting the storm that much easier.
Disaster preparedness includes strategies to keep pets safe in the wake of storms or other potentially hazardous situations.
mean pets won’t be frightened. Safe rooms should be clear of windows and be easily accessible and easy to clean.
