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Mt. Holly Farmers Market getting set for another great season

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

The long-awaited spring 2020 opening of the Mt. Holly Farmers Market is coming up - with some important tweaks to help customers and vendors stay safe during the COVID-19 situation. The market will open at 8 am, Saturday May 9th.

The market is located at 226 S. Main St. in downtown Mt. Holly. Look for the large open air trellis. This year marks the market’s 15th anniversary.

The health and safety related changes are as follows: One Entry/Exit into the market for customers. Pick up area will be provided if needed. Online Sales sales and pickup will be available.

Hours from 8 am to 8:30am are designated for seniors and special needs customers only. The market will provide a required hand-washing station for customers before entering market. The market will expand out over the entire available area to enhance and exceed social distancing recommendations - 9 feet be-

tween vendors. Gloves will be used by all vendors at their tables, and hand sanitizers will be available. All materials will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before and after market set up. The market will round up purchases to the dollar to reduce cross contamination from coins, therefore no change will be available.

“We take very seriously the health and well-being of everyone involved in our market, and have conferred with state, county and local See MARKET, Page 2

Folks enjoying the Mt. Holly Farmers Market last year. This year, vendors will be spaced nine feet apart in response to COVID-19 concerns.

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Stanley Hardware is a blast from the past

By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

There’s a new business in Stanley with an old time, down home, flavor.

Have you ever gone to a big box home improvement store and wandered the cavernous aisles looking for a certain “thing” and getting someone to help you was as hard as figuring out where the product was? Well, that same fate will not befall customers at Stanley Hardware and Feed located at 100 N. Main St. in beautiful downtown Stanley.

Stanley Hardware is owned by husband/wife team of Linda and Roger Bell and partner Ronnie Bozardt. They had previously been in the hardware business in West Charlotte, but needed a larger building and wanted to set up shop in Gaston County.

“We wanted to make a hometown hardware and feed store so local farmers and other customers would not have to drive so far to

Customers David and Sherry Helms (left and right) visited Stanley Hardware and Feed and were greeted by owner Linda Bell and employee Eddie Todd.

Photo by Alan Hodge get what they needed,” said Linda. “We wanted a place where folks would feel at home when they came in.”

That idea plays out with the friendly welcome Stanley Hardware and Seed staff gives to patrons and is re-

turned likewise. The ambiance is reminiscent of the days when “howdy, ya’ll come on in” was a greeting as comfortable and familiar as pair of well worn bib overalls.

The stock at Stanley

Hardware and Feed is a cornucopia of stuff that folks need to keep their home or farm flowing nicely.

Walking the rows, customers see shelves filled with all sorts of items such as See HARDWARE, Page 5

NC Gov. Roy Cooper outlines plans for lifting COVID-19 restrictions Last Thursday, NC Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 135 extending North Carolina’s Stay At Home order through May 8. The orders extending closure of restaurants for dine-in service and bars and closure of other close-contact businesses are also extended through May 8.

Governor Cooper shared details about North Carolina’s plan to lift restrictions in three phases once the data show that key metrics are headed in the right direction.

“The health and safety of people in North Carolina must be our top priority,” Cooper said. “This plan provides a roadmap for us to begin easing restrictions in stages to push our economy forward.”

Last week, Governor Cooper laid out the path forward centered on three things: testing, tracing and trends. Today, Governor Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of NC Department of Health and Human Services, shared more specifics on those key metrics. The Stay At Home and other orders are extended today because North Carolina has not yet seen a downward trajectory of those metrics needed to begin gradually lifting restrictions.

“North Carolina cannot stay at home indefinitely,” added Governor Cooper. “We have to get more people back to work. Right now, the decision to stay at home is based on the public health data and White House guidance. North Carolina needs more time to slow the spread of this virus before we can safely begin lifting restrictions. I know that this pandemic has made life difficult for many people in our state and I am See GOVERNOR, Page 4

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The Mt. Holly Farmers Market Trellis.

MARKET From Page 1 governments for guidelines and recommendation,” said market official Leigh Brinkley. “These measures will help make sure our customers will still have access to the locally-sourced vegetables and fruit, meats, baked goods, cheeses and plants and flowers they have enjoyed for 14 years. We feel these efforts - though inconvenient - will maximize the safety, and minimize the risk, for all.

We will relax them as soon as government and health experts agree there is no further threat from the virus.”

This year the market will have around 30 vendors offering the usual bounty of fresh vegetables, meat, baked goods, flowers, and more.

There will be some new faces and products as well.

“We will have a vendor from Gastonia selling hydroponically grown vegetables,” said Brinkley. “We’ve never had that before. There will also be a vendor selling mushroom products. Two new farms will be at the market. One is from Vale and the other is the Thomas Family Farm with goat products. We are excited to have both of

Look for plenty of fresh vegetables like these at the Mt. Holly Farmers Market. them.”

The market also plans to till a patch of nearby dirt and plant some sweet ‘taters. The produce will be donated to Mt. Holly’s relief agency the CRO. As usual, credit and debit cards will be accepted at the market, as will EBT/SNAP transactions.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, is the nation’s most important anti-hunger program. SNAP provides benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families via an Electronic Benefits Transfer card. This card can be used like a debit card to purchase eligible food in authorized retail food stores.

To be eligible for SNAP, most households must meet certain bank balance limits.

A household with an elderly (over 60) or disabled household member may have a higher bank balance limit.

More details at https://www. fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistanceprogram.

The way it works is folks can present their SNAP card at a booth for that purpose at the market. The card account values are used to ob-

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tain wooden tokens which are in turn used to purchase food. Precooked hot food and art and craft items cannot be bought with the tokens, but things such as fruit and vegetables can. Anyone, not just SNAP clients, can purchase the wooden tokens instead of using a bank card or writing a check for their purchases.

Overall, this year’s Mt. Holly Farmers Market will once again be an oasis of healthy food for its customers and a safe place to shop for it.

Property owners with an approved listing extension until April 15th, who failed to meet the filing deadline will be subject to a 10% penalty as required by statute. However, due to the unexpected impact of the COVID-19 virus at the National, State and Local levels, the Gaston County Board of Equalization and Review has adopted a Policy to consider a one-time release of the late listing penalty under authority of NCGS 105-312(k) provided the following conditions are met.

The Property Owner had an approved listing extension until April 15, 2020. The

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Property Owner was impacted by the actions related to COVID-19. The Property Owner files the required listing on or before July 15, 2020. The Property Owner petitions the Board to release the penalty by filing the request on the approved waiver request form.

The Waiver Request form is available at the Gaston County Tax Office. To request a form or for questions concerning this matter, please contact the office at (704) 810-5842 or email at gastonbusinesslistings@gastongov. com.

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deeper into a relationship with God rather than being driven by a false sense of responsibility that nothing Rev. Angela Pleasants would get done if District I didn’t do every- Superintendent thing.” So, receive of Catawba Valley Jesus’ invitation Methodist Churches when he says, “Come away with me by yourself and get some rest.”

May this be a season of renewal of purpose for our life as the potter sat at the wheel to remake the vessel, so God desires to mold and shape us into his beautiful masterpiece.

It can also be a time we remember others.

Spend time in prayer for those who continue to work tirelessly on the frontlines. Pray for our medical teams, first responders, truck drivers, grocery workers, postal service, and many others. And pray for those who are unemployed and for those where home is not a safe place.

I don’t know if things will be the same when we return to our everyday living, but I don’t know if I want it to be the same. I am hoping it will be better. I am hoping we will continue to extend the hand of grace to each other in new and exciting ways, pray for each other, and grow in our relationship to God as we deepen our prayer life.

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We are people on the go. Even when we sit in meetings, we are not fully present because our mind is on the next meeting that will take place in ten minutes. So, we excuse ourselves early, only to be fifteen minutes late for the next meeting. We don’t pause in between to catch our breath, reflect, and process.

We wear the badge of honor, or more like dishonor, for our busyness. The badge is not a blue ribbon. The badge is our poor health and troubled family and friends because we are living out of balance.

And now, we are forced to pause. But, instead of using this as a time to slow down, we are trying to defy orders from the government and still push the limits to maintain our hectic lifestyles.

Maybe, this could be our time of dormancy, but not complete inactivity. No, we don’t stop ministry, but we can re-imagine ministry in a new way. And, we can re-imagine ourselves in a new way.

Like you, I, too, have anxiety and weariness about what is happening in our world.

Therefore, I am using this as a time to rest in God while He nourishes my soul. Like the seed in the ground that receives the nourishment from above, we obtain our nourishment from God. The seed does not spin and toil tirelessly.

For a season, it receives, and in its fullness of time, it will bring forth fruit that nourishes others.

Maisie Sparks says, “Be drawn

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Thank you!

The Partnership for Children of Lincoln/Gaston Counties, Inc. (Partnership) thanks the many community leaders, volunteers, first responders and essential workers that have taken a stand against the coronavirus pandemic. We are forever grateful for so many of you who have displayed random acts of kindness including Deb’s Little Bits of Lincolnton, the ladies of First Baptist Church-Cherryville- Quilt Ministry, Wanda Wyont, Catawba Heights Baptist Church- Hearts and Hands Ministry of Belmont and other local seamstresses who responded to our call and collectively made over 300 cloth masks for child care providers.

The strength of a community is demonstrated by the works of its people. Our community is strong because we have you!

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has changed dramatically. Covid-19 has certainly had a significant impact at Holy Angels. Holy Angels has experienced additional medical expenses and other challenges. We have suspended programs, temporarily closed our business enterprises, and postponed fundraising events. All of these changes have resulted in funding losses of nearly $1 million dollars.

In this day and time as we all experience social distancing, let us also practice social caring and remember, “Faith Over Fear”.

During these days of uncertainty, Holy Angels is dependent on funding through donations and appropriate grants to operate and provide the highest quality care. To learn more about Holy Angels, visit Holy Angels website at www.HolyAngelsNC.org. Please consider making a donation Holy Angels was founded in 1955 by the Sisters of Mercy. The private, nonprofit corporation located in Belmont, NC, provides residential services and innovative programs for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities many with delicate medical conditions.

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April 27 marked the 50th day since Holy Angels began following the CDCV recommendations to deal with Covid 19. Holy Angels is considered an essential business, a long-term residential program caring for children and adults who are differently able, many with delicate medical conditions. The number one priority at Holy Angels is the health and safety of the residents who live here. Should one of them get Covid-19, it would be devastating for them.

There are everyday heroes who work at Holy Angels; coming in each day (seven days a week, 24/7, 365 days a year) to assure the residents get the care they need – from the direct support staff to support services, social work, business office and maintenance.

While the residents know something is different, they continue to share their smiles with the staff who are their heroes. So we felt this was a time to celebrate all of our staff who work tirelessly to support our residents.

So far, Holy Angels has not had any cases of Covid 19, with residents and staff. We live each day in Faith Over Fear. We follow the CDC guidelines as well as the North Carolina mandates. This has been difficult, especially for our families who are unable to visit.

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During this uncertain situation that we are living in, we have had a lot of extra time at home, and with our families. We are spending perhaps more time with our families than we have in a long while. With all of this extra time on our hands, what are we going to do with it? What will we do to make the most of our lives in this present situation?

2 Kings 6:1-7 records a unique story in the life of Elisha the prophet. Elisha, who had succeeded Elijah as God’s prophet to Israel, was spending time one day with some of the local prophets. They lived together, yet their house was too small for everyone. They decided to go to the Jordan River area to cut trees, to make a bigger home. They invited Elisha to come, and he did. While they were cutting trees, one of the prophets lost the iron head off of the axe he was swinging. The axe head landed in the river. This prophet cried out to Elisha for help, because he had borrowed the axe from a neighbor. Elisha asked him where the axe head went into the water.

When he showed him, Elisha took a stick and cast it in the river at the same spot. The axe head began to float to the top, and the prophet retrieved it.

This story seems insignificant compared to so many other great stories and miracles in the Bible, yet it illustrates to us that God

even cares about the little things in our lives.

In this new time we are living in, as we are staying at home, may we take time to appreciate Rev. Trent Tankin the little things in life.

We can enjoy a sunset, games with the kids, and dinner around the table with the family. We have time to have a real conversation with a friend, or a long walk in nature.

We have enough big things to worry about.

The poor prophet was upset because he had borrowed the axe. An iron axe would have been too expensive to afford for a prophet, and the law required for a man to replace a lost borrowed item. This was a big deal to him! We are facing big challenges now. We face a virus that threatens us, job loss, and anxiety for the future. As we experience these things, may we focus on what we have, all of the things God has blessed us with, such as our families. May we enjoy the time we have together, as we know time moves too fast.

The important thing to remember is that God is with us. Whether it is something big like a virus, or an axe head, God cares. God is on His throne. He has a will for us. God is greater than anything we face, and He will see us through. Take time today to appreciate the little things. Take time to appreciate God and draw close to Him. If we draw close to Him, He will draw close to us!

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Mt. Holly council adopts amendments to Small Business Emergency Loan Program The Small Business Emergency Loan Program, formerly known as the Emergency Management Act Small Business Loan Program, was approved by Mt. Holly city council last month and provides small businesses with lease or mortgage payments for up to three months, through a low interest loan, with a $5,000 per month maximum. The program’s objective was to provide short-term economic stability and to protect the investments made by these businesses for the long-term economic good of the city. The program was established on an emergency basis with an accelerated timeline in order for borrowers facing loss of revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic and governmental states of emergency to receive these loan funds quickly to pay rental and mortgage payments starting in April.

On April 17, 2020, the council held a public hearing and subsequently unanimously adopted the new “City of Mount Holly Small Business Emergency Loan Program”. The new program incorporated a few changes to the previous Emergency Management Act Program, including the following: reducing the interest rate to 3% from 6.75%, redefining requirements pertaining to businesses in commercial and residential zones, and reiterating that only “for-profit” businesses are eligible.

Clarification was added that home occupations are not eligible, since there are other programs available to assist homeowners with their mortgage payments. This loan program is targeted in scope to address a lending gap to small businesses that is not being covered by banks and other governmental programs.

Additionally, any previous loans approved through the Emergency Management Act Small Business Loan Program at 6.75% will be converted to the new Small Business Emergency Loan Program at 3% interest.

For full details on the amendments to the Small Business Act Loan Program and information on how to apply, please visit www.

mtholly.us, or pick up an application in the Mount Holly Police Department lobby, located at 400 East Central Avenue, Mount Holly.

Gaston County mulch sales announced Gaston County mulch sales are now underway at the county yard waste facility, 3120 Philadelphia Church Road, Dallas. Price is $2.00/scoop. Selling now through the month of May or until supplies are gone. It’s perfect time to work outside!

Public school buildings to stay closed Governor Roy Cooper announced last Friday that North Carolina K-12 public schools will continue remote learning through the end of the 2019-2020 school year.

Gaston County had originally planned to reopen schools for classes on May 15.

Cooper was joined by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson and the Chair of the State Board of Education Eric Davis for the announcement.

“School buildings will stay closed to students for this school year, but school isn’t over,” said Governor Cooper.

“The decision to finish the year by remote learning was not made lightly, but it is the right thing to do to protect our students, teachers and communities. This is a difficult time for many children and parents, and I am grateful for all the educators, administrators, support staff and parents who have gone the extra mile to keep children learning.”

Cooper underscored the needs for schools to continue to provide school nutrition programs now and into the

summer, and to be looking ahead and planning for when it is safe to re-convene schools in person. This includes how to get students back on track, especially those who have not been able to access remote learning or were already behind when schools closed to in-person instruction.

To help students without home internet access online learning opportunities, Cooper also announced a partnership to equip more school buses with Wi-Fi. School buses with Wi-Fi will travel to areas that lack internet so students can turn in assignments, download materials, and connect with teachers.

AT&T is providing 100 hot spots, Duke Energy Foundation is providing 80, and additional partners are expected to join the effort.

State public health officials are developing safety guidelines for schools to follow when classes are able to convene in person, as well as guidance for summer camps and other groups that use school facilities.

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focused on keeping our communities safe while planning to slowly lift restrictions to help cushion the blow to our economy.”

“Data has driven our decisions, starting with the aggressive measures Governor Cooper took early on to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Those actions combined with North Carolinians’ resolve to stay home to protect their loved ones have put our state on the right path. If we stick to these efforts right now we will continue to see a slowing of virus spread and we can slowly begin easing restrictions,” said Secretary Cohen.

The metrics that North Carolina is considering aligns with the White House guidance for Opening Up American Again.

In order to begin lifting restrictions, North Carolina needs to see progress in these key metrics: Sustained Leveling or Decreased Trajectory in COVID-Like Illness (CLI) Surveillance Over 14 Days Currently, North Carolina’s syndromic surveillance trend for COVID-like illness is decreasing over the last 14 days. Sustained Leveling or Decreased Trajectory of LabConfirmed Cases Over 14 Days Currently, North Carolina’s trajectory of lab-confirmed cases over the last 14 days cases is still increasing, although at a slower rate. Sustained Leveling or Decreased Trajectory in Percent of Tests Returning Positive Over 14 Days. Currently, North Carolina’s trajectory in percent of tests returning positive over the last 14 days is increasing at a slow rate. Sustained Leveling or Decreased Trajectory in Hospitalizations Over 14 Days. Currently, North Carolina’s trajectory of hospitalizations over the last 14 days is largely level with a slight trend upward.

In addition to these metrics, the state will continue building capacity to be able to adequately respond to an increase in virus spread. These include: Increase in Laboratory Testing. Currently, North Carolina is testing approximately 2,500 to 3,000 people per day and is working to increase to at least 5,000 to 7,000 per day. Increase in Tracing Capability.

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Currently, North Carolina has approximately 250 people doing contact tracing across its local health departments and is working to double this workforce to 500.

Availability of Personal Protective Equipment- The state is working to ensure there are adequate supplies to fulfill requests for critical PPE for at least 30 days. This includes face shields, gloves, gowns, N95 masks, and surgical and procedural masks.

Currently the state has less than 30 days supply of gowns and N95 masks. Availability of PPE is calculated based on the average number of requests for the last 14 days compared to the supply that the state has on hand.

Governor Cooper also shared information about how North Carolina can gradually re-open over three phases to prevent hot spots of viral spread while also beginning to bring our economy back.

These phases are based on the best information available now, but could be altered as new information emerges.

In Phase 1: Modify the Stay At Home order allow travel not currently defined as essential allowing people to leave home for commercial activity at any business that is allowed to be open, such as clothing stores, sporting goods stores, book shops, houseware stores and other retailers. Ensure that any open stores implement appropriate employee and consumer social distancing, enhanced hygiene and cleaning protocols, symptom screening of employees, accommodations for vulnerable workers, and provide education to employees and workers to combat misinformation. Continue to limit gatherings to no more than 10 people. Reopen parks that have been closed subject to the same gathering limita-

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tion. Outdoor exercise will continue to be encouraged.

Continue to recommend face coverings in public spaces when 6 feet of distancing isn’t possible. Encourage employers to continue teleworking policies. Continue rigorous restrictions on nursing homes and other congregant care settings. Local emergency orders with more restrictive measures may remain in place.

Phase 2- At least 2-3 weeks after Phase 1: Lift Stay At Home order with strong encouragement for vulnerable populations to continue staying at home to stay safe.

Allow limited opening of restaurants, bars, fitness centers, personal care services, and other businesses that can follow safety protocols including the potential need to reduce capacity. Allow gathering at places such as houses of worship and entertainment venues at reduced capacity. Increase in number of people allowed at gatherings. Open public playgrounds. Continue rigorous restrictions on nursing homes and other congregant care settings.

Phase 3- At least 4-6 weeks after Phase 2: Lessen restrictions for vulnerable populations with encouragement to continue practicing physical distancing and minimizing exposure to settings where distancing isn’t possible. Allow increased capacity at restaurants, bars, other businesses, houses of worships, and entertainment venues. Further increase the number of people allowed at gatherings. Continue rigorous restrictions on nursing homes and other congregant care settings Governor Cooper and Dr. Cohen both underscored the need for the testing, tracing and trends to move in the right direction for each of these phases to move forward. If there is a spike in infections, tightening of restrictions may be needed temporarily.

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HARDWARE From Page 1 rakes, shovels, tools, plumbing fittings, keys, mailboxes, wire and chain by the foot, cleaning supplies, mason jars, lawn maintenance supplies, dog collars, paint and brushes, drill bits, glue, chicken waterers, bird seeds, rocking chairs, grass seed, etc., etc. An entire wall is devoted to a huge selection of nuts, bolts, and screws in all sizes.

“We will sell you one or a box full,” said employee Eddie Todd.

Do you need feed for your critters?

“We have food for dogs, cats, horses, pigs, goats, and

just about any other kind of animal,” said Linda.

A sweet deal available at Stanley Hardware and Feed is Herb’s Honey. The locally produced goodness comes in a variety of flavors including Queen City Gold, Carolina Blonde, and South End. The store also has a variety of plants and flowers for gardens or porches.

Out back there’s a large covered area for pine needles and straw. The store got in 400 bales of needles last week. The covered area will also be a spot where folks can Customer Sara Digh checked out the plants and flowers for sale. bring their chickens for what Eddie Todd weighing out seed on a vintage scale.

The wall of screws, nuts, and bolts where you can buy as many or as few as you need.

Photos by Bill Ward & Alan Hodge Right to left Roger Bell, Ronnie Bozardt, and a customer from Quinn’s Tire 2.

Linda calls “flock swaps” and a mini farmer’s market.

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Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596

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

New Covenant United Methodist

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

New Providence Baptist Church

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

New Saint Paul Holiness Church 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

Ridgeview Baptist Church

BELMONT

Grace Wesleyan Church

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC 120 Park Street 704-825-1333

Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Road 704-827-8474

Christ Church Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-461-8614

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

Burge Memorial Methodist Church 312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Catawba Heights Church of God

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

River of Life Full Gospel Church 1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

Second Baptist Church

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

CBC-Memorial Apostolic

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

Chapel Baptist Church

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

Crossroads Church

Message of Love Church

Core Church

101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

Centerview Baptist Church

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

Cornerstone Family Worship

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

East Belmont Baptist Church

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

Covenant United Methodist

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

212 South Street 704-825-7269

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

East Belmont Church Of God

New Hope Presbyterian Church

Family Worship Center

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697

1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

New Life Baptist Church

Finish Line Christian Center

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

1792, 108 N. Main St. 704-980-285-8334

LOWELL

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

Exodus Church

North Belmont Church of God

6325 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-755-5034

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Baptist Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Foursquare Gospel Church

Park Street United Methodist

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First Presbyterian Church

Power of the Spirit Church

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

118 School Street 704-827-7071

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Fresh Anointing Church of God

South Point Baptist Church

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

Friendship Baptist Church

South Point Freewill Baptist

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

Gaston Christian Church

South Point United Methodist

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Goshen Presbyterian Church

Springwood Freewill Baptist

Roper Street 704-601-5146

826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

St. Marks United Methodist Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

The Pointe

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First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

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

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

Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

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

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

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

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

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1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

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

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

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

Westview Presbyterian Church

Bethlehem Church 3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

Center Baptist Church S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

Lowell Church of God 804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

Riverside Baptist Church 171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

West Cramerton United Methodist Church 207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

Gateway Cowboy Church

STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church 7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731 217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

First Presbyterian Church 512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church 7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

New Faith Baptist Church 1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

New Life Baptist Church 527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church

2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

Stanley Church of God 324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

First Baptist Church

Trinity Full Gospel Church

317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

New Life Church 128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

Presbyterian Church of Lowell 207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807

United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.

Restoration Church

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

McADENVILLE

Will of God Church

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

Lakeview Baptist Church McAdenville Baptist Church 192 Main St. 704-824-2740

McAdenville Wesleyan Church

704-825-9861

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

First Baptist Church of Lowell

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

210 Park Street, Belmont NC

Life Church

Springfield Memorial Baptist Church

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

Woodlawn Baptist Church

Bethel Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

Unity Baptist Church

MT. HOLLY

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

Cramerton Temple of God Church

First United Methodist Church

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

Upper Room United Pentecostal

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

St. Paul FHB Church

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

First Free Will Baptist Church

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

DALLAS

6131 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-879-4499

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

CrossFix Ministries

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

Community Christian Fellowship

CRAMERTON

14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

BESSEMER CITY Bright Light Baptist Church 112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017 Don’t see your church listed?

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BANNER-NEWS OBITUARIES

Willie Mae Woods Holbrook Mrs. Willie Mae Woods Holbrook, 95, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

She was born in Franklin, NC, daughter of the late Jabe Lee Woods and Mary Louise Houston Woods. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Jerry Milas Hol-

brook; her son, Larry Wayne Holbrook, her granddaughter, Tracy Smith Riddle; her sonin-law, Peter Wilfred Breyare; and her grandson, Zach Elliott. She enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening, canning, crocheting and quilting.

Willie Mae, Momma, Granny. These were the many names that she held. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, caring grandmother, proud great-grandmother and great great-grandmother.

Nothing brought her more joy than having her entire family around the table for Sunday dinner. She worked tirelessly and selflessly to provide for her family and friends, always putting others before herself.

“She watches over the affairs of her household. Her children arise and call her blessed: her husband also.” Proverbs 31 Mrs. Holbrook is survived by her children, Patsy Smith

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(Eddie), Linda Cloninger, Carolyn Breyare, Michael Holbrook (Trish) and Kathy Holbrook; her grandchildren, Carrie Breyare Bailey (Darrell), Ashlie Smith Snyder (Richard), Wesley Cloninger (Hope), Bucky Weathers (Christy), Brandon Breyare, Brian Holbrook, Brent Smith and Brandy Holbrook Spillers (Guy); her great-grandchildren, Brittney Cloninger, Chelsea Bailey Engle, Cassidy Bailey, Trent Weathers, Jantzen Weathers, Jake Weathers, Michael Weathers, Austin Cloninger, Caroline Smith, Conner Smith, Cambria Spillers, Maia Spillers, Abrielle Spillers and Noelle Spillers; and her brother-inlaw, Herman Holbrooks.

Due to the current health crisis, arrangements for Mrs. Holbrook are private. A public service to celebrate her life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in honor and memory of Mrs. Holbrook’s son, U.S. Army Veteran, Larry Wayne Holbrook. (www.woundedwarriorproject.org) Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral. org. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is serving the family.

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Two Gaston County ACCESS transportation drivers who are assisting with the Meals on Wheels food bag pick up.

Meals on Wheels continues to deliver food to needy during pandemic

by MICHAEL E. POWELL michael@cfmedia.info

Gaston County’s Meals on Wheels program carries on a proud tradition started, according to program director, Selina Pate, since 1972.

Now, with the COVID19 pandemic, its services are even more in need; some would say, in demand, than ever before thanks to Governor Roy Cooper’s stay-athome directive.

When asked how the COVID-19 situation has affected what they do for shutins and senior citizens, Pate said not much has changed.

“The Meals on Wheels program continues to deliver hot meals Monday through Friday to our homebound participants.

“Staff and volunteers follow the essential protocol for the safety of all during meal delivery; six feet social distance when delivering meals, bagging the meals and leaving at the door with the participants knowledge, using gloves and hand sanitizer.”

She noted the congregate meal sites are closed through May 15, due to COVID-19.

“However,” she added, “we serve frozen meals to our congregate participants.”

Pate said the frozen meals

are a five-day package of meals delivered to their congregate participants every Monday.

“We have several volunteers who choose not to deliver during COVID-19 – mostly our older volunteers – but we have many people calling to ask how they can help during this time.

“Most calls are coming from people who are working remotely from home or college students who are home and studying online.”

For those who may wish to volunteer, Ms. Pate noted they should check out the Gaston County website at www. gastongov.com, and search ‘Meals on Wheels’. Said Pate, “There is a link for all MOW information and an email address if someone is interested in volunteering. Also, a person can check the Meals on Wheels Facebook page at Gaston Meals on Wheels and More.”

As far as where does the program get their supplies is concerned, Pate said, “The Meals on Wheels program contracts with the caterer – TRIO, located in Charlotte.

The caterer prepares the meals in their commercial kitchen; the meals are trayed and sealed; and TRIO deliv-

ery drivers deliver the meals to the meal sites on two different routes. The caterer is also contracted to provide the necessary supplies needed for program use.”

The program normally feeds, on any given week or month, approximately 300 participants daily between homebound, congregate, and frozen meal participants, Pate noted.

When asked what someone could do if they wanted to donate money or food, she replied, “There is an option to donate online through the county website Meals on Wheels page, or checks can be made, payable to Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services (memo for Meals on Wheels), and mailed to Gaston County DHHS, c/o Meals on Wheels program, 330 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, NC, 28052.

Pate added that food can be donated to the Adult & Aging Services Division, Meals on Wheels located on the 4th floor of the DHHS building in Gastonia.

For more information on this and other helpful Gaston County programs, she said to call their office at (704) 8627833, or fax them at (704) 862-6670.

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Meals on Wheels Adult Nutrition Specialists, Maren Brown (left) and Amanda Dawson (right) at Queen of Apostle’s Catholic Church, Belmont (the location of the Belmont meal site). The food bags in the picture were donated by City Church (formerly Bethlehem Church), Gastonia.

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Gilbert Puckett hands a bow to Mike Haas.

Gilbert Puckett gives a bow to Joe Jennings.

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Jadie Handsel hands a bow to Loretta Parker.

Stanley florist giving back during COVID-19 crisis 105 Main Florist & Home Décor of Stanley is helping give back to those is need during the COVID-19 crisis.

For a recommended donation of $5 (or more) they will give you a red, yellow or patriotic bow or, you can ask for the bow(s) to be delivered.

Volunteer Mark Caldwell said “Most people are donating more than $5, but that is what we are recommending” and added “We’ve really had a great response, even folks from outside of Stanley willing to help our great little town in this time of need”.

But the donations aren’t being used to pay for the bow material or employee’s or gas or overhead…..100% of the money donated is going toward the purchase of food to help re-stock food pantries in Stanley.

“We have four pantries indicating need right now and possibly others” explained store owner Gilbert Puckett.

Some of the food donations.

“It’s humbling to be a part of this and inspiring seeing all who are willing to help”.

On Saturday, April 25th, at 9am, they had a “drivethrough” line. Drivers could donate and grab the bow they wanted. Bows were clipped on a line to maintain social distancing.

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Glibert Puckett, Angel Wyatt, David Hovis, Jadie Handsel.

Mark expressed “I’m just glad that we are able to be one small part of such a great contribution for those in need right now”.

If you could not make the drive through line you can call (704) 931-4140 to make a donation and they will deliver the bow or bow(s).

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A Parade of Lights scenes Police, Fire, EMS and Here are some scenes from other first responder depart- the wonderful event. ments from Stanley, Belmont, Ranlo, Alexis and many others participated in a “Parade of Lights” last week in support and recognition of the frontline workers at Caromount Regional Medical Center in Mt. Holly.

The event was organized by MHFD Chief Ryan Baker.

“We were honored to have Stanley represented in this event,” said Stanley Town Manager Heath Jenkins.

Stanley’s Mayor Denton concurred and added “The frontline workers are in dangerous and difficult situations and our town supports them in this time of crisis”.

Connect the Dots: It’s all about Him

Pop-Ups and Suddenlies (sic) Recently the sky started getting grayer outside and some wind kicked up so my wife and I jumped up, dashed outside and unloaded my pick-up. And it’s good we did because a hard sudden rain storm popped up seemingly out of nowhere just as we plucked the last furniture from the truck. What other pop-ups are there? Well, now I’m remembering a real clever one on a mountain trip many years ago.

Bev and I were camping at Flintlock campgrounds and I discovered a most ingenious pop-up. As I walked around our camping area early one morning a man and his wife had arrived during the night pulling a tiny pop-up trailer behind their motorcycle. Here was this pretty good sized man and his normal sized wife standing by their campfire with the camper just feet away. It didn’t seem possible that a seemingly tiny camper could unfold to accommodate two adults and their camping gear. I was enthralled.

A third pop-up I remember is a useful but sometimes uncomfortable one. Sudden sin opportunities that pop-up, yet again, seemingly out of nowhere. The bible teaches over and over how desperately evil the devil is. In John 10:10 we learn “the thief comes only to kill, steal and destroy.” Think about that…. all Satan has on his mind is our terrible destruction. Billy Graham wrote an essay called A Warning Light. In it he reminds us of Proverbs 20:27 Moffatt, “Man’s conscience is the lamp of the eternal.” In other words, as Mr. Graham points out, our conscience is “given by God to steer us away from evil and toward good.” In order to function properly, however, we have to shine our conscience

flashlight on choices before us and not keep it switched off in our pocket. Why; because sometimes the devil offers us sin opportunities that jump up in front of Dennis Siracusa us so fast we don’t engage our conscience.

We snatch at the sin, embrace it and mostly, sooner than later, pay a high uncomfortable price for our error.

Speaking of errors and high prices, nomadic Bedouin shepherds use their staff as a proxy conscience. For themselves they use it to lean on but for their herds, they use their staff to steer, rescue, and guide their sheep and goats so they don’t die. Isn’t this what our God given conscience does for us too?

And who could possibly be a more accomplished shepherd than our creator? We must lean on our conscience and keep it engaged.

And unlike a flashlight our consciences will get sharper and more sensitive with use. We also are to use our Christ centered wisdom, understanding and knowledge and our Christ endowed consciences to help benefit everyone we encounter; our family members, our friends, acquaintances, or a young K-2 class toward the heavenly light of our Savior and Shepherd Jesus Christ.

And speaking of steering and suddenlies; Mother’s Day is right around the corner.

Let’s remember the love and gratefulness we owe them and if we can, express it in a special God honoring way.

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Red ribbons show support The City of Mt. Holly has been placing red ribbons at various locations around town to show support for our nation and the community during this challenging time.

The ribbon at Veterans Park.

Michelle Nichols, Mt. Holly PD executive assistant, and the Municipal Complex ribbon.

Public Works ribbon.

Beth Lawing and her pet at the downtown clock ribbon.

Conference Carolinas unveils 2020 Spring Scholar-Athletes of the Year

Tuckaseege Park entrance ribbon.

Photos by Alan Hodge

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Conference Carolinas unveiled the winners of its 2020 Spring ScholarAthletes of the Year on Thursday, April 23, 2020.

The Scholar-Athlete awards are presented annually to nominated individuals in each Conference Carolinas sponsored sport. The Scholar-Athlete of the Year winners are chosen by the Conference Carolinas Student-Athlete Affairs Committee.

To be considered, a student-athlete must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 or higher. In addition, the nominees for the award must have been Barefoot Maxwell named all-conference in their sport and chosen academic all-conference.

Two Belmont Abbey students were named to the list.

The Abbey’s Liam Maxwell collected the honor in men’s volleyball after a stellar senior campaign. A senior outside hitter out of Manahawkin, N.J., Maxwell was named the Conference Carolinas Men’s Volleyball Co-Offensive Player of the Year after leading all of men’s volleyball with 4.53 kills per set. Maxwell boasts a 3.85 grade-point average as a Mathematics major.

A senior from Kent, England, George Barfoot of Belmont Abbey picked up the prestigious honor in men’s tennis. Barfoot was named Conference Carolinas Men’s Tennis Player of the Week once this past season en route to five wins in the 2020 season overall. A four-time all-conference selection, Barfoot owns a 3.85 grade-point average as a Business Management major.

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Discover GC offers summer options for teens Discover GC, a program presented by Gaston College, offers a wide range of options for local youths to explore this summer. This summer enrichment program gives students age 12 to 18 the opportunity to gain new life skills, discover career pathways, and experience a college campus while blending hands-on learning with fun.

The following programs will be offered: 3D Game Design with Unity: Working with Unity, an industry-grade design software, aspiring game designers will learn editing, 3D modeling, impactful gameplay creation, and how to utilize scripts and variables.

Student-created games will be available on a passwordprotected website to share with family and friends.

Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.

Ages: 12 to 18 Cost: $121.

Dates/Times/Locations: June 22 through 25, 1 to 4 p.m., on the Dallas Campus; July 20 through 23, 1 to 4 p.m., on the Kimbrell Campus.

Rocket Kart Racers: Professional 3D game development software will enable students to make a 3D Mario Kart and Crash Team Racingstyle game, design their own tracks, and customize their karts and characters. Students can participate in eSports League races against other schools across the country, with a chance to have their tracks featured in the Black Rocket master build of the game. Ages: 12 to 18. Cost: $121. Dates/Times/Locations: June 22 through 25, 9 a.m. to noon, on the Dallas Campus; July 20 through July 23, 9 a.m. to noon, on the Kimbrell Campus.

First Aid and CPR: Participants will be trained in BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR, First Aid, and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) skills. On the last day of the three-day course, students will take a test to earn certification in these skills. Ages: 14 to 18. Cost: $96. Dates/Time/Location: June 23 through 25, 8 a.m. to noon, on the Dallas Campus.

Make Your First Video Game: Students will learn the keys to designing their first 2D platformer game.

Conceptualization, play experience, level design, graphics, sound, and simple coding are some of the concepts to be explored. Games compatible on PC computers only; Mac versions can be created after the program with a $15 conversion fee. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Ages: 12 to 18. Cost: $121. Dates/Times/ Locations: July 6 through

9, 1 to 4 p.m., on the Dallas Campus; July 13 through 16, 1 to 4 p.m., on the Kimbrell Campus.

Make Your Own Tee Design: The course briefly introduces four types of printmaking: relief, intaglio, lithography, and silkscreen.

Each student will create a design, then print it using photo emulsion, a screenprinting technique. Students must bring their own tees; other materials are provided.

Ages: 12 to 18. Cost: $96.

Dates/Time/Location: July 6 through 9, 9 a.m. to noon, on the Dallas Campus.

Python Programmers: Students learn how to code engaging apps and games with Python, the world’s fastest-growing programming language favored by Google, NASA, YouTube, and the CIA. Each lesson follows a step-by-step programming path so students can create content from start to finish.

Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.

Ages: 12 to 18. Cost: $121.

Dates/Times/Locations: July 6 through 9, 9 a.m. to noon, on the Dallas Campus; July 13 through 16, 9 a.m. to noon, on the Kimbrell Campus.

Digital Photography: Whether using a DSLR Camera or an iPhone to take pictures, students will learn the foundations of good composition and editing, and how to transfer images to a computer and export them for printing or sharing digitally. Ages: 12 to18. Cost: $96. Dates/Time/ Location: July 13 through July 16, 9 a.m. to noon, on the Dallas Campus.

Advanced Manufacturing A321: High school students will be exposed to the various career pathways offered through the Gaston College Apprenticeship 321 program. The course includes classroom instruction led by the Apprenticeship faculty and tours at companies participating in the program.

This course is included in the Apprenticeship 321 Youth Apprenticeship program for those already registered with that program. Age: 15, or entering sophomore year in high school. Cost: $160.

Dates Time Location: July 20 through 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dallas Campus Portraits Painting: This workshop is for students who want to learn to paint portraits. The group-based instruction starts with gesture painting for warm-up, and continues with how to paint the eyes, nose, and mouth.

Each student will complete a self-portrait by the end of the course. Ages: 12 to 18.

Cost: $96. Dates/Time/Loca-

tion: July 13 through 16, 1 to 4 p.m., on the Dallas Campus STEM Cosmetic and Fashion Camp: Students will learn to develop, formulate, and produce cosmetics and personal care products while exploring fashion technology and how to assess products’ safety, performance, and quality. Ages: 12 to 18. Cost: $100. Dates/Time/Location: July 13 through 16, 1 to 4 p.m., on the Dallas Campus Crime Scene Investigation (CSI): Students learn the techniques behind evidence recovery, crime scene investigation, fingerprinting, suspect identification, and criminal investigation in this interactive course. Ages: 14 to 18. Cost: $126. Dates/ Time/Location: July 20 through 23, 8 a.m. to noon, on the Dallas Campus Skin Care and Make-Up: This course will explain the characteristics of a professional image, cover the importance of proper hygiene, and discuss the importance of proper skin care and makeup. Students will practice how to take care of their skin properly and how to apply make-up. Course fee includes professional grade skin care and make-up products. Ages: 12 to 18. Cost: $121. Dates/ Time/Location: July 27 through 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the Kimbrell Campus Manners for a Lifetime: The course covers manners for all types of professional and personal situations. It includes a catered lunch. Ages: 12 to 18. Cost: $156. Dates/ Time/Location: July 28 through 30, 9 a.m. to noon, on the Dallas Campus “We look forward to welcoming teens to our Dallas and Kimbrell campuses this summer for an enriching and fun experience,” said Jill Hendrix, Coordinator - Apprenticeship & Continuing Education Programs. “Discover GC presents a number of options from game design to CSI, photography to cosmetics. All of these courses are designed to be engaging, informative, and inspiring, and they are a great way for students to get to know Gaston College and all it has to offer.”

Courses will meet on the Dallas and Kimbrell (Belmont) campuses of Gaston College campuses during the summer of 2020. Registration for the summer courses is available now. For information, visit www.gaston. edu and click on Find A Program, then Summer Camp, or call 704.922.2244.

GDS science teacher helps local effort Gaston Day Upper School Science Teacher, Wade Glaser, joined a Charlotte effort to support the #MillionMaskChallenge. The #MillionMaskChallenge is a global sew-a-thon of face masks aimed at helping healthcare workers and those in need. The local effort was spearheaded by area private school, Charlotte Latin, and a city-wide network of Charlotte makers and printers including UNCC. The group, known as Charlotte MEDI in the Charlotte community, helps local hospitals by making face shields during the COVID19 pandemic.

The group of makers initially hoped to produce over 1,000 face shields. They started with a design made by Prusa, a company that makes 3D printers and designs for 3D printers. After a few days of minor modifications, they were able to prototype the first few dozen and get them in the hands of doctors at Atrium Health.

By using 3D printers,

Gaston Day School’s Glaser printed over 150 parts, 14 complete masks (2 parts each) and 140 smaller reinforcement parts that were running low. Glaser said, “I’m glad I was able to be a part of such an amazing effort. Much of the credit goes to the leaders at Charlotte Latin and UNCC, as well as to the local maker community that developed this idea of beginning with a model and to go from 3D printing to mass production in such a short time frame.”

As they continued to refine the process, the goal has grown to print 1,000 masks per week using the community network of volunteers and 3D printers. They are now also working with manufacturing companies to help take this to the next level and produce over 10,000 a week.

Hospitals may go online at www.charlottemedi.org and

fill out a form to receive more shields.

Charlotte MEDI hopes that the face shield shortage will be eliminated through their efforts and the help of other organizations throughout the country. The group has already started talking about other types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that they could produce that are currently in short supply.

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Lacrosse players named to 2020 Conference Carolinas A dozen Belmont Abbey men’s lacrosse players have been named to the 2020 Conference Carolinas Men’s Lacrosse all-conference team, the league office announced.

Patrick Bagatta (Hershey, Pa.), Bryan DePass (Nantucket, Mass.), Hunter Duford (Hilton, N.Y.), Bryce

Gifford (Delran, N.J.), Collin Grippo (Bohemia, N.Y.), Sean Hanrahan (Bothell, Wash.), Dylan Harmon (Newark, N.Y.), Jacob Moore (King, N.C.), Jack Notarnicola (Chesapeake, Va.), Brett Oor (St. Albert, Alberta, CANADA), Ben Utrosa (Brooklin, Ontario, CANADA), and Vinny Vul-

taggio (Endwell, N.Y.) were included.

The men’s lacrosse allconference team is part of a special process in which Conference Carolinas is honoring its 2020 spring seniors. All of the members of the spring all-conference teams are seniors.

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Abbey’s Downing a Conference Carolinas Scholar-Athletes of the Year Conference Carolinas released the winners of its 2019-20 Winter Scholar-Athletes of the Year on Friday, March 27, 2020.

The Scholar-Athlete awards are presented annually to one individual in each Conference Carolinas sponsored sport. The Scholar-Athlete of the Year winners are chosen by the Conference Carolinas Student-Athlete Affairs Committee.

To be considered, a student-athlete must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 or higher. In addition, the nominees for the award must have been named allconference in their sport and chosen academic all-conference.

Karolina Ostojska earned the honor in women’s swimming and diving. Ostojska was also named the Conference Carolinas Women’s Most Valuable Swimmer after the conclusion of the 2020 Conference Carolinas Women’s Swimming Championship. The senior from Warsaw, Poland owns a 3.82 grade-point average as a Communications major.

In men’s swimming and diving, Alexander Hoscila of Barton picked up the prestigious honor. Named the Men’s Swimmer of the Week once this past season, Hoscila, a native of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., presently owns a 3.91 grade-point average as a Business Administration major.

In women’s indoor track & field, Taylor Moncrief garnered the honor. Moncrief was an all-region selection all

A senior Business Marketing major from Lansing, Mich., James Brown was named the Men’s Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Brown was named a CoSIDA All-Academic All-District selection and an all-conference choice. He owns a 3.7 gradepoint average.

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four of her years with Mount Olive. She helped lead Mount Olive to four consecutive Conference Carolinas Women’s Indoor Track & Field championships. The senior from Jacksonville, N.C. owns 3.857 grade-point average as a Psychology major.

In men’s indoor track & field, Mount Olive’s Daniel Francken collected the honor. An all-conference performer all four of his seasons, Francken helped Mount Olive to its fourth straight Conference Carolinas Men’s Indoor Track & Field championship this past season. The senior Biology major from New South Wales, Australia owns a 3.508 grade-point average.

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Conference Carolinas StudentAthletes earn Comeback Athlete of the Year Honors Six Conference Carolinas student-athletes have earned Comeback Athlete of the Year honors for the 2019-20 academic year.

The six student-athletes that earned the honor were Jordan Blake (Barton), Alexis Rogers (Belmont Abbey), Faith Flanagan (Erskine), Katie Lysaght (Lees-McRae), Jordan Floyd (King) and DJ Brooks (North Greenville).

A senior on the Belmont Abbey softball team, Rogers returned to the lineup this past spring after rupturing her spleen when she collided with a teammate last March.

The Surprise, Ariz., native spent a night in the ICU and three days in the hospital before five months of additional recovery. She played in 10 of the 16 games this past spring and scored the game-winning run in a conference win over Erskine.

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Gaston schools good news...

The Gaston County Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 20, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. in a virtual setting using the Zoom video conferencing platform and received the following Good News for April 2020.

Eight high school seniors won the People Helping People Scholarship presented by the State Employees Credit Union Foundation: Shane Fogarty, Gaston Early College; Olivia Hedrick, Stuart W. Cramer; Delaney Herron, Hunter Huss; Kaitlynn Mesimer, East Gaston; Emma Rayfield, Highland; Sophia Jurs, Forestview; Avery Walker, Cherryville; and John Warren, South Point. The scholarship valued at $10,000 is awarded to students who have achieved excellence in academics and community involvement and exhibit good character, leadership, and integrity.

Hilary Lopp of W.B. Beam Intermediate, Cherryville Elementary, and Cherryville High was named the School Nurse of the Year, Beryl Miller of Bessemer City Middle and Sadler Elementary was named the School Social Worker of the Year, and Kathryn Watts of Southwest Middle School was named the School Counselor of the Year.

Dr. Ami Parker, director of counseling services for Gaston County Schools and the N.C. School Counselor Association’s president-elect, was a presenter for the N.C. Child Well-Being Transformation Council. She shared about the school counseling role and the effects of the Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA) foster children legislation.

The Ashbrook High School little free library has been stocked with food for

Congratulations to Stuart W. Cramer High School senior Mary Elizabeth Martin who earned a perfect score on the reading portion and a 750 score on the math portion of the SAT. In addition, she earned finalist status from the National Merit Foundation, which recognizes the top one percent of students in the Class of 2020. She is now eligible for a full-ride scholarship to the University of Alabama. those who find themselves in need. Science teacher Trent Sims organized the effort.

Ashbrook High School held the Mr. Ashbrook Pageant on March 7, and the event raised more than $6,500 for Cancer Services of Gaston County and Gaston Hospice.

The theme was Heroes of Hope. Layne Maxwell was named Mr. Ashbrook 2020, and teacher Jean Miller directed the pageant.

The Ashbrook High School marching band was part of a community effort to help Gaston County citizens in need. The band members donated 18 cases of water and food for supply bags that were distributed by Myers Memorial United Methodist Church.

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sisters Natalie Reed and Rachel Reed collected items and made packages for the Meals on Wheels program.

H.H. Beam Elementary first grader Olivia Royster sold more than $1,100 worth of Krispy Kreme doughnuts for the school fundraiser.

H.H. Beam Elementary got help from Destiny Church to distribute care packages.

Counselors Tawana Walker and Ryan Webster organized the project.

Belmont Middle School science teacher Jennifer del Castillo used the school’s 3D printer to make mask clips for healthcare workers.

John Chavis Middle School eighth grader Bailey Dugan used her sewing skills to make more than 100 handmade masks. She and her mom mailed one shipment of masks and received donated materials to work on a second shipment.

Cherryville Elementary media specialist Melanie Sherrill and her five children created a free lending library in memory of Nicole Boyer, who was a teacher at the school and loved reading.

She was fondly remembered for her love for frogs. Appropriately, the library features a big smiling frog inviting you to borrow a book to read.

Bessemer City High School collected more than 1,000 canned food items for the Bessemer City Crisis Center.

Cherryville High School student Chloe Haseldon and her family made 100 masks for nurses, cafeteria workers, foster care workers, and many others who are helping those in need. 15. The Cherryville High School blessing boxes were restocked thanks to a generous donation from the Cherryville High School Education Foundation.

Cherryville High School senior Payton Huffman auditioned for the Grades 11-12 N.C. All-State Honors Band at Central Davidson High School and placed first chair in Snare Drum/Auxiliary Percussion out of 14 of the top percussionists in the state.

In addition, student Austin Lackey, who performs as a member of the Palmetto Indoor Theatre independent percussion group, placed first in the WGI Spartanburg Regional in South Carolina.

Gaston Early College High School senior Shane Fogarty, who completed the Associate of Engineering program at Gaston College, was accepted to attend N.C. State University’s College of Design.

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Congratulations to Beryl Miller of Bessemer City Middle and Sadler Elementary who was named the Gaston County Schools Social Worker of the Year. Many thanks to Mrs. Miller and all of school social workers for everything they do to help students and families.

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Sproul won a $1,000 creative writing scholarship through the Leyla Beban Young Authors Foundation. Her story will be published in the 2020 edition of “Bluefire.”

South Point High School senior Christian Pinto was named a QuestBridge Scholar in the Class of 2020. Through the QuestBridge program, he received a full-tuition scholarship to attend Washington and Lee University.

Stuart W. Cramer High School senior Mary Elizabeth Martin earned a perfect score on the reading portion and a 750 score on the math portion of the SAT. In addition, she earned finalist status from the National Merit Foundation, which recognizes the top one percent of students in the Class of 2020. She is now eligible for a full-ride scholarship to the University of Alabama.

Stuart W. Cramer High School alumna Annalise Harris received an internship in Brussels, Belgium with an international arts advocacy group. Unfortunately, she had to return home halfway through the internship because of the coronavirus.

However, the group was so impressed with her work that she was allowed to continue her internship from North Carolina. Due to the increased needs in the arts sector, she had the opportunity to do more than the typical internship and excelled at it.

During this time of re-

Gaston Schools recognizes Kathryn Watts of Southwest Middle School who was named Gaston County Schools School Counselor of the Year. Gaston Schools is thankful for all of school counselors who are available to offer advice to students at crucial turning points in their lives. Whether these counselors work in elementary, middle, or high schools, they are there for students who are going through a difficult time or just need advice and support. mote learning, the STEAM clubs have continued at Stanley Middle School. Each Wednesday morning, a different club is featured on the school’s Facebook page, and the teacher demonstrates how students can continue club activities while learning remotely.

Stanley Middle School sixth grader Abigail Stephens placed first in the Environmental Science category at the N.C. Student Academy of Science Fair. She met with the judges through a Zoom conference call. Abigail’s family raises sheep, and her project was titled “What type of container best preserves sheep feed?” Diana Baxter is the school’s science fair coordinator.

North Gaston High School students Colton Ray and Dylan Roddey were hired as full-time employees after completing an internship with GSM Services.

Sadler Elementary school counselor Tim Hardin presented a session at the Social Emotional Leading Forum in Raleigh on March 10. The event was hosted by the National Committee for Children.

Sadler Elementary students raised $2,200 during the “Pennies for Patients” campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Lea McCoig’s fourth grade class raised the most money and received lunch from Olive Garden.

Tryon Elementary was featured in an article by the Milken Foundation about the school staff’s community responsiveness during the coronavirus pandemic.

Webb Street School hosted its fifth annual Art of Fashion Show and raised more than $17,000 for the school’s gymnasium renovation. More than 50 students participated in the event as models along

Congratulations Hilary Lopp of W.B. Beam Intermediate, John Chavis Middle School, and Cherryville High School for being named School Nurse of the Year. Gaston Schools is thankful for the contributions school nurses make every day to improve the safety, health, and academic success of all students. with professional models and designers from the Charlotte area. This year’s theme was “Night Circus.” Woodhill Elementary students sponsored a canned food drive and contributed 356 cans to the Community in Schools pantry. In addition, the Women Optimizing Wellness (WOW) group, which is a part of the CaroMont Health Foundation, sponsored a water bottle challenge at the school. All students and staff received a water bottle and had the opportunity to be eligible for incentives.

York Chester Middle School media specialist Faith Huff was named the School Media Specialist of the Year.

She was featured in a recent Gaston Gazette article that focused on her use of Instagram to livestream her storytime to students.

Pinewood Elementary fifth grade teacher Rebecca O’Bryon sewed 80 face masks for Atrium Health.

Pinewood Elementary first grade teacher Lexi Crosby was nominated for the Page and Ed Kizer Beginning Teacher Award, which is presented by the UNC-Charlotte Cato College of Education.

Pinewood Elementary fourth grade teacher Darryl Kieffer used his stay-at-home time to build new picnic tables for the school’s courtyard.

Pinewood Elementary’s “Pinewood Paints” event on March 5 raised more than $1,800 for arts education materials. Families painted ceiling tiles to decorate the school hallways.

Every family at Pinewood Elementary received a copy of “Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker” as part of the school’s “One Book, One School, One Community” reading campaign.

Guest readers from Mount Holly businesses read to the students and their parents each evening via Facebook, and students worked as a class to answer higher-order thinking questions about the book.

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Delivery only! Cut, split and delivered. Call 828-395-0758 or 704-466-0916.

4X6 TRAILER FOR SALE. Solid steel, flat trailer, very heavy duty, $300. 704-312-6460.

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Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-692-4449.

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I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast.

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(704) 692-1006

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CARS & TRUCKS 1997 E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000. 828-2459620, 828-223-1564.

1980 FORD F100 PICKUP Long bed with ladder rack.

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1987 FORD F-150 Long wheel base. Dual Tanks. Truck has been sitting for several years.

Was running when parked.

82,000 Miles. Can send pictures by phone. $1700 (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you.

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COACH HOUSE MOTOR HOME. 2002 Coach House Platinum 232 with 114,000 miles. Gas powered E-450 chassis with V-10. Has washer and dryer and nice size inside storage unit. New generator and deep cell batteries. $19,999. (828) 456-9758 peggyjgboba@gmail.com WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. Call 828-429-3935.

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2019 WILDWOOD CAMPER. Good condition. $18,500. (803) 818-8458

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MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT. Mobile homes for Rent in Shelby, NC and Kings Mountain, NC. 1 to 3 bedrooms renting from $525.00 to $750.00 per month. Call Today. 704-5548861. (704) 554-8861 frontdesk@kluttspropertymanagement.com HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list.

EHO. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 4876354 EXTRA NICE APARTMENT 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath. Includes Appliances. Good Area! $625 month. Deposit required. No pets. 704-482-9002.

NICE 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH MOBILE HOME in Grover. Appliances included. Many extras.

(704) 472-7233 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, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723

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820 OAK GROVE RD, Lot 4, Kings Mountain; 3 bedroom, 2 bath, like new. See to appreciate. Great location. (704) 751-6361

ICC AREA, BEST VALUE, 2BR APT. Energy Efficient, like new, SS appliances, $550. Deposit and references required.

828-248-1776.

22 ACRES IN CASAR. Half open, half wooded, with stream.

704-600-7847, (704) 538-1199

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SEALED BID LAND SALE. 1 DAY ONLY! April 18, 2020. 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. Also, 2 mountain view lots, 3 miles from Lake Lure. 864-909-1035, www.rowelland.com

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FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

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