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UNC professor Morrill addresses Planning Board By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Historic preservation in downtown Belmont has been a hot topic lately, and a recent meeting of the Planning Board that saw UNCCharlotte professor of history Dr. Dan Morrill share ideas on how the town can preserve its charm in the midst of development warmed things up even more. Getting Morrill as a guest speaker was a feather in the Planning Board's cap. He has been a professor of History at the University of North Carolina since 1963 and Consulting Director of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission for 25 years. He has written numerous books and
scholarly articles about aspects of local history. He is especially knowledgeable and passionate about buildings and landscapes that reflect history. “Dr. Morrill of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission presented an overview of historic preservation and the options that the City could take to preserve historic buildings in town,” said assistant city manager Adrian Miller. “He provided a list of tools that the city can use, and there was a lot of discussion about the appropriate role of government in historic preservation.” Morrill didn't just give a history lecture to the Planning Board and others who attended the meeting, he challenged the group to put
on their thinking caps. “Dr. Morrill’s underlying question to Belmont is “What do you want?” Miller said. “If we want to preserve historic structures, then we could adopt a local historic district that would require a property owner to obtain city approval before making any changes to his or her house. Another option that can act as “historic district light” is a neighborhood conservation overlay zoning district that has some restrictions on what owners can do but not nearly as many as a full-blown local historic district. There was discussion about whether Belmont was concerned primarily in preserving the historic structures in the downtown
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The 1910 R.B. Suggs House at 207 N. Main St. in downtown Belmont is just one many historic homes in that area. The Belmont Planning Board met recently with historian and author Dr. Dan Morrill of UNC-Charlotte to discuss how historic preservation could be part of an overall growth plan.
GYC battles teen pregnancy By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Adolescent pregnancy, the dread of many parents and teens, is on the run in Gaston County thanks to a cooperative effort between several agencies who are making education and abstinence their watchwords. Recently released statistics show that Gaston County's teen pregnancy rate has fallen sharply over the past couple of years- especially in comparison to the North Carolina state rate. From 2011-2012 the Gaston rate fell by 13 percent compared to the state figure of just 4.2 percent. Another encouraging statistic shows that the usually marked disparity in pregnancy rates between African-American and white teens in Gaston County has been virtually wiped out. Yet another bit of
Gaston County good news is the fact that younger teens between the ages of 15-17 years saw a decline in pregnancy rates. One of the agencies in the forefront of the fight against teen pregnancy is Gaston Youth Connected, which is part of a $5.8 million Centers for Disease Control project of the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign of North Carolina. In a press release, Gaston County HSS Director Chris Dobbins praised the work GYC is doing. “Without a doubt, GYC is an MVP in the battle against teen pregnancy in Gaston County,” Dobbins said. “Their collaboration with our department and other community partners has helped stem the tide of what was, several years ago, a local public health crisis.”
GYC was launched in October 2010 and is planned to operate at least until September 2015. GYC program support specialist Amanda Fuller recently presented a program to the Gastonia City Council where she outlined some of the progress that had been made in the campaign against teen pregnancy. “Since the start of GYC in 2010, the Gaston County pregnancy rate has dropped by twenty-eight percent,” Fuller said. “In 2012 there were just 42.7 pregnancies per 1,000 girls aged fifteen to nineteen years.” The total number of 2012 teen pregnancies in Gaston was 273. Out of that number, 72 percent, 196 of the total, were girls ages 18-19 years. The remaining 77 pregnancies, 28 percent, were girls 15-17 years. The racial makeup of the
pregnancies revealed the fact that 182 of the girls were white, 52 were African-American, 35 were Hispanic, and three were listed as “other”. In 2007, Gaston County's AfricanAmerican teen pregnancy rate was 108.6 per 1,000 population compared to 69.0 percent white. “Only four North Carolina counties have lower African-American teen pregnancy rates,” Fuller said. “In Gaston County they are no more likely to become pregnant.” According to Fuller, Gaston now ranks 48th in North Carolina's 100 counties as far as teen pregnancies are concerned. GYC is attracting widespread attention in the adolescent age group. “So far 1,377 youths have taken part in GYC programs,” said Fuller. “Last
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Dieter Melhorn of Cramerton caught this monster blue catfish in Lake Wylie near the South Point Access Area recently. The whopper cat weighed a whisker over 60 pounds and Melhorn enticed it to bite a chunk of white perch on his hook. Melhorn is president of the Carolina Catfish Club. year the average age was 14.5 years.” Fuller says that 79 percent of the participants were from what were considered “high-risk” areas of the county as far as teen pregnancy was concerned. Forty-four percent of the
participants had had sex before contacting GYC. Interestingly 53 percent of the participants were male. “GYC participants significantly increased their knowledge on how not to
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Historic preservation in eastern Gaston County By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Historic preservation in Mount Holly and Belmont has spotlighted not only the architecturally important homes in those cities but their downtown districts as well. However, the other municipalities in Eastern Gaston County- Stanley, McAdenville, Ranlo, and Lowell, have plenty of fascinating historic structures as well. Given the fact that Stanley was once a thriving railroad terminus and gold mining town known as Brevard Station, it's not surprising that there are several
historic buildings there. Still standing on NC 27 at 112 S. Main St. in downtown Stanley is the McLurd House. This two-story, frame structure was built by merchant R.L. McLurd just before the Civil War across the street from the railroad station where Confederate soldiers boarded trains taking them to camps near Raleigh. Another important historic home in Stanley is the circa 1895 Miles Carpenter home. Located at 121 S. Main St., this two-story house was built by John Clemmer for Carpenter who was a banker. Lowell is the location for an interesting mix of historic textile mill houses, commercial buildings, and churches. One of the most unique historically significant buildings in Lowell is known as the “Teacherage”. Dating to 1924, and located on NC Hwy. 7 and Teacher-
age Rd., this brick building is the last known example in Gaston County of dormitories built for the specific purpose of housing teachers. Located on the main square in downtown Lowell, the historic Commercial Building is aptly named since it still houses several retail businesses. Built in the 1920s, the two-story Commercial Building once was home to the Bank of Lowell, which went under during the Great Depression. It has also been home to a pharmacy and doctor office. Lowell also has several architecturally interesting churches. First Baptist Church at 200 W. First St. was built in 1929 for a congregation that was organized in 1892. The imposing brick structure is supported on its front face by six massive Doric columns. Another historically important church in Lowell is Wright's Chapel
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The recently renovated circa 1880s dwellings in downtown McAdenville are a good example of how historic preservation can not only add to a community's charm, but serve a practical purpose as well. AME Zion located at 701 African-American commu- best preserved examples of Cobb Street. Dedicated on nity in Lowell for over a mill village architecture still July 18, 1908 and rebuild in century. standing in Eastern Gaston 1923 following a fire, this Just a stone's throw from brick church has served the Lowell, Ranlo has one of the See PRESERVE, Page 3
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■OBITUARIES Lillie Sherrill Gastonia– Lillie Warren Baker Brown Sherrill, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of Warren and Lois L e e Baker. In addition to her p a r ents, she was preceded in death by two husbands Clifton Sherrill and Dan Brown, a sister Othelia Abernathy, and a daughter Linda Horton. She was a lifelong member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by her son Benny Brown of Waynesboro, Georgia; a brother Jerry Baker of Mount Holly; two sisters Phyllis Luckey of Mount Holly and Jack Smith of Stanley; a son in law
Joyce H. Stevens Mount Holly–Joyce Haynie Stevens, 70, passed away peacefully into the arms of o u r Lord o n Thursd a y, D e cember 26, 2013 at 11:22 p.m. Joyce, a native of Gaston County, was the daughter of the late Howard and Janie Novella Rhyne Haynie. She is preceded in death by a sister, Nancy MacGuire and brother Buddy Haynie. Joyce was a devout member of Revival Tabernacle in Stanley, NC. Joyce is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 35 years Alfred Stevens, along with numerous siblings, Roger Haynie of Bessemer City, Sue Mote, Linda Bingham and Debbie Flowers, all of Dallas, NC. Children include daughters Dawn Atkinson and husband Paul, Lisa McDaniel, Dana Langley and
Steve Horton of Mint Hill; five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Sherrill was held at 1pm Saturday, December 28, at the Hickory Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Tom Kinman and Reverend Dusty Smith officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to the Hickory Grove Baptist Family Life Center, 3717 Hickory Grove Road, Gastonia, NC 28056. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at http://www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly served the family.
husband Johnny all of Gastonia and Amy Stevens of Mount Holly; and one son, Jeff Haynie of Cherryville. Joyce was a loving grandmother to eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service was held in honor of Mrs. Stevens at 11am on Monday, December 30, at the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly with Reverend John Mayberry officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery and the family received friends from 6-8pm Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Gaston County, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly served the family.
Year in review continued from 12/25 April 17 passed on a caution from the NC Division of Public Health concerning consumption of catfish caught in Mountain Island Lake due to potentially toxic levels of PCBs. Another article on the front page laid out the schedules for upcoming spring festivals in Belmont, Mount Holly, and surrounding towns. Also reported were baseball wins by the South Point High team against Crest and Kings Mountain. April 24 featured interviews with several local folks who had survived the Boston Marathon bombing the previous week. The people described where they were and what they saw when the blast took place. On a lighter note, another article reported the hard work put in by students from Mountain Island Charter School when they went to a neglected African-American cemetery and cleaned it up. On the baseball diamond, South Point High won another Big South 3A title under the leadership of Jason Lineberger. May 1st profiled Kip and Stephanie Asmuth of Belmont whose hobby of metal detecting had seen them unearth some interesting artifacts; looked at a new book on the history of Mount Holly that was packed with archival photos of the town; and mentioned Boy Scout Stewart Sarvis whose Eagle project had him freshen up the fountain in Stowe Park. May 8th reported on a subject that would be re-
peated several times over the coming spring and summer–flooding along the South Fork River following torrential rains. Another lead story covered the USA Crits bicycle race that had over 100 bike racers speeding
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through Belmont’s streets in front of a large crowd. On the darker side of things, a story concerning bomb threats at Lowell schools. May 15 once again local floods were a top story. The 63rd annual Mount Holly Community Awards banquet saw Kemp Michael and Elizabeth Connell named as Mount Holly Man and Woman of the Year. Another story covered the grand opening of Harper Park in Stanley and the festivities connected with it. May 22 paid tribute to Memorial Day and local folks who had served the nation. Excerpts from 1945 editions of the Belmont Banner and Mount Holly News that told about the adventures and anguish of area men and women in the service gave a look back at WWII and its effect on the community. Also, a story examining the use of goats to clear kudzu and other underbrush on land owned by the City of Mount Holly gave some interesting reading. May 29 announced a $500k NC PARTF grant headed for the Town of Cramerton so a second pedestrian bridge could be built across the South Fork River to Goat Island Park. An article profiled Stanley artist Art Cozart and his unique talent of drawing famous faces and other figures on styrofoam cups with a pen. Cozart was featured in Our State Magazine as well as on Carolina Camera TV show. June 5th was headlined with a story about Mount Holly resident Vince Brinkman and his adventures as a combat cameraman in Vietnam during 1971. A photo of Brinkman taken in Vietnam when he was just 19 years old brought the article into focus. Another story looked at what sort of progress local governments such as Belmont and Mount Holly were making in crafting their upcoming municipal budgets. A special high school graduation section recognized achievements by South Point and East Gaston high students set to graduate the next week. High school graduation ceremonies topped the June 12 BannerNews. Photos from the events showed local grads smiling at having gotten their diplomas. Other articles profiled Belmont resident Mickey Casey and her long career in law enforcement with CMPDD, and showed the hard work and dedication volunteers led by Leigh Ford were putting in as they restored the 18th century Smith Cemetery off South Point Rd. back to its former glory. A flash from the past graced the front page June 19 in the form of an article about the Stowe Park Special miniature train, its restoration, and hopes of putting it on permanent display at the Belmont Historical Society in a replica of the downtown rail depot. Another feature covered the Teen Health Fair held at CaroMont’s Discover You facility in Mount Holly. Hundreds of kids from all
over came to the event and learned about healthy habits. June 26 took a look at the upcoming Red, White, and Belmont event. A photo at the top of the front page showed a bunch of folks burying their faces in slices of watermelon in an eating contest sponsored by Belmont Parks and Recreation. In other news, the Bright Star Drive-In restaurant got coverage for its in-house radio broadcast studio operated by owner Howard
named a Purple Heart City. July 10 announced the opening of a new bike and hike park in Belmont. Dubbed Rocky Branch Mountain Bike Park, the facility was done mostly with volunteer labor. Veteran journalist Sarah Nixon was inducted into the Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame. Nixon worked many years for the Belmont Banner and Mount Holly News. In school news, the paper profiled incoming South Point
Black. A bit of bad news also made the front page in the form of a notice that federal unemployment benefits were to be slashed on June 30 and that state unemployment benefits were also going to be sharply curtailed. A July 3 fun photo showed kids with faces painted at the Red, White, and Belmont festival. Feature stories included an update on Mount Holly’s Pedestrian Plan as well as a profile of history buff Dan Seufert and his 18th century style of living, and word that McAdenville had been
High principal Glynis Brooks. July 17 brought news that a move was in the works to relocate the WWII memorial statue “Spirit of the Fighting Yank� from Belmont Middle School to Stowe Park. Other articles recounted the adventures of Stanley brothers Joey and Brian Duckworth during their participation in the 150th anniversary reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg at Gettysburg, and the reopening of the Stanley Historical Museum. July 24 came into focus with a story on the heated See Headlines Pg5
HISTORIC continued from Page 1 neighborhoods or regulating the use of the structures. The planning board heard from over a dozen residents about preservation and then decided that we need to reach consensus on what we want first, and then decide on what tools to use to obtain the shared vision.� Morrill shared his know how in ways that towns like Belmont can research and avail themselves of historic preservation programs and expertise from a variety of sources. Some of the ones Morrill listed included an overview of the role and scope of the National Register of Historic Places, a federal program that among other things provides a 30 percent State Income Tax Credit for any National Register property, including private residences. Another “tool� Morrill educated the Planning Board meeting folks about was the Local Historic District Program as authorized by NC State Statute 160A-400. This allows for the formation of a local government Historic District Commission that has powers such as approval of material alterations to the exteriors, interiors, and landscaping of historic buildings. A local commission can also use its power to delay demolition
Notice of Annual Meeting The members of Belmont Federal Savings and Loan Association (you are a member by reason of having a savings account or loan with us) are hereby notified that the annual meeting of Belmont Federal Savings and Loan Association will be held on January 8, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the office of the Association. Additional information and proxies are available from: Michael F. Anthony, President Robin Clanton, Assistant Secretary
of an historic structure or obtain a property through eminent domain. That same
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UNC-Charlotte professor and author Dr. Dan Morrill recently addressed the Belmont Planning Board on the topic of historic preservation. statute also covers Local Historic Landmarks. Another topic Morrill touched on, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts, is especially appropriate for Belmont. In this scenario, a Neighborhood Conservation Commission, appointed by local government, administers design guidelines that protect the special defining qualities of a neighborhood. Each neighborhood participates in the development of guidelines for its neighborhood. The neighborhood does not have to be historic. Yet another option for Belmont that Morrill shared would be creation of a Historic Preservation Agency that would do things such as advocate for the preservation of historically significant properties. According to Miller, the discussion on historic preservation in Belmont will be ongoing. “ This meeting will be followed by future meetings to discuss the vision for historic preservation in town,� he said.
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New Stanley officials take oath of office At the regular Stanley Town Meeting on December 2nd, the newly elected Mayor, Andrew Quinley was sworn into office by outgoing Mayor Frank Guida. Mayor Guida had served two terms and had decided not to run for another term. Cathy Kirkland and Kerry Hart were sworn in as newly elected members of the Stanley Town Council by outgoing Mayor Frank
Guida. Mayor Quinley presented Frank Guida with a rocking chair for his retirement. Brian Herre, Chairman of the Board of Montcross Chamber of Commerce presented Frank Guida with a plaque recognizing his contributions to the interests of area communities with participation in Montcross programs during his terms as Mayor of Stanley. Frank Guida commented,
“We have had major changes in Stanley in the past few years, with excellent progress such as Harper Park and town revitalization including mural, clock, signage and downtown improvements.� Mayor-elect, Andrew Quinley said, “We will endeavor to continue the community spirit of progress in Stanley in the coming years.�
Cathy Kirkland was recently sworn in as council member for Town of Stanley. Her husband held the Bible during the ceremony.
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Andrew Quinley recently took the oath of office as Mayor of Stanley. His wife and daughter joined him in the ceremony.
Montcross Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board Brian Herre (left), recently presented a plaque to outgoing Stanley mayor Frank Guida for his leadership and service to the community.
Montcross Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board Brian Herre (left), recently presented a plaque to outgoing Stanley mayor Frank Guida for his leadership and service to the community.
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Kelly Robb, music instructor at Stanley Middle School led the orchestra at its recent holiday concert. The ensemble performed a medley of holiday hits.
PRESERVE...Historic preservation in eastern Gaston County Continued from Page 1 County in the Smyre neighborhood off NC7 near Cox Road. Given its relatively isolated location behind what was once the A.M. Smyre Manufacturing Co., the village is at one time had as many as 125 one-story frame houses. Today, many of them are still standing. A quaint little store is also part of the Smyre scene. Spencer Mountain Road in Ranlo is also the location of several historic textile mills and their accompanying villages. At one time, hundreds of workers lived in Ranlo's mill villages where they worked at plants such as Rex Spinning Company, Ranlo Manufacturing Company, and Priscilla Spinning Company. Alas, one area of historically important architecture in Eastern Gaston County that fell to the wrecking ball was the Town of Spencer Mountain's textile mill and village. Located on the southwestern slope of Spencer Mountain and dating back to 1874, the town centered around the mill on the South Fork River shoals. In addition to the mill, houses for workers, a store, and church near a small lake pretty much made up the community. One of the most interesting architectural examples in Spencer Mountain
was the late 9th century, Italianate house known as the Love House after W.T. Love who owned the mill in sometime around the turn of the 20th century. After the mill was closed in 1999 and subsequently torn down, all but a couple of the houses were razed as well. According to the 2010 census, just 54 folks called Spencer Mountain home. There is one piece of historically important architecture remaining near Spencer Mountain- Saint Helen's Catholic Church. Built in the Gothic Revival style, this church is a tiny jewel that dates to around 1910. The architect was Rev. Michael McInery who also designed many of the structures found on the campuses of Belmont Abbey and Sacred Heart colleges.
McAdenville's historically significant architecture centers around the textile industry and its accompanying mills and housing. The centerpiece of historic architecture in McAdenville is the Pharr Yarns mills and office. Originally known as the McAden Mills and village, the complex has roots going back to circa 1880 when Spring Shoals Manufacturing Co. was started on the banks of the South Fork River by Charlotte businessman Rufus Yancey McAden. Central to the visual impact of McAdenville is the turreted 1906 Pharr Yarns office building and lake. Historic housing in McAdenville along Main St. is characterized by brickfronted one- and two-family houses dating to the 1880s. Recently renovated, the
quaint houses are reminiscent of those found in Victorian-era textile villages in England. McAdenville's historic architecture also includes the R.Y. McAden Memorial Hall at 27 Main St. Built in 1908 by one of his sons to honor McAden, the twostory, Classical structure has seen use over the years as a community hall and public library. One of the most ornate and architecturally interesting historic houses still standing in McAdenville is the Italianate one built in the 1880s for W. H. Rumfelt. Located near the junction of I-85 and Main St. This house is generally one of the most lavishly, yet tastefully, decorated houses in town during the Christmas season. Some fascinating reading, photos, and facts on his-
toric homes and other buildings in our area can be found in a book entitled “The Architectural Heritage of Gaston County, North Carolina�. Packed with hundreds of photos showing everything from textile mills to the magnificent homes of the magnates who owned them, this volume's 300 pages also contain invaluable information illustrating
how architecture evolved in Gaston County from log cabins to palatial homes and everything in between. Compiled and edited by Kim Withers Brengle, the book can be found at the Gaston County Main Library and a few of its branches.
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Be at War with your Vices, at Peace with your Neighbours, and let every New-Year find you a better Man. ~ Poor Richard's Almanac
They don't make things like they used to First of all, Happy New Year! Now that pleasantry has been conveyed, “let the argument begin� as Farina said when he answered the phone at Grandma's store. Well, just about a week before Christmas our not-so-old refrigerator died. After the drama of trying to salvage what eats in it that could be taken to the mother-inlaw's house for temporary cold Alan Hodge storage, and dragging a cooler Editor out of the garage for filling with ice and loading up with stuff such as cheese, weenies, and other chillables, a rather substantial (read expensive) amount of frozen stuff simply had to be thrown out. After a call to the service number listed inside the appliance, a day and a half later the repairman shows up at the door around 7:45am with his refrigerator diagnostic computer thing and plugs it in and says a relay has burned out and he plugs a new relay in and hands us a bill for $310 for 10 minutes of work. The relay is about the size of an ice cube and has about three dollars of plastic and copper in it. It was printed with the words “Made in Mexico� in bright red letters. I won't say the brand of the refrigerator or of the washing machine of the same logo we bought that went a couple of years before it too expired. The cause was a plastic gear that failed and the bill for that was about $200. The repairman showed me the gear and remarked “these used to be made out of steel�. They don't make things like they used to. Once upon a time a refrigerator (or kelvinator as my grandfather Sinclair Smith called them) would last forever. They were made of steel. Washing machines were also made to last. My mom had one that ran for decades. Towards the end of its life, it made knocking noises to such an extent that our neighbor Chris Hickey thought mom was chopping something with a big meat cleaver. But by George that washing machine ran and ran on gears of steel. Cars have gone the way of the refrigerator and washing machine. Open the hood to a modern car. What do you see? Probably not the engine since now it is shrouded with oversize air intakes and plastic panels designed to hold its mechanical workings secret from all but “dealer authorized technicians�. To the tune of over $100 per hour labor. I have a 1968 MGB roadster. I've owned it for 35 years. This
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entire car except for the interior and rag top is made of steel and can be taken apart with about four different sizes of wrench and two screwdrivers. I know this because I have done it. The MG has two carburetors. To synchronize them you use a high tech device which is a piece of hosepipe about two feet long. You take the air filters off and start the car. You put one end of the hose pipe in your ear and the other end near the throat of the carb and listen for the air hissing in. You turn the adjustment screws with your fingernail until the hiss is the same for both. A screwdriver and pair of pliers to install new ignition points and a sparkplug wrench to put in new plugs and the tuneup is done. We have another car. It is a black SUV but I won't reveal the brand or name of the dealer where it came from. It is “modern� I guess you might say. So modern that you need a computer to figure out what its mechanicals are doing. So modern that the intake manifold is made of plastic and it warped and began leaking air and so had to be fixed to the tune of several hundred bucks. So modern that grease fittings were not on the ball joints so they wore out in no time and it cost $900 for that fix... but I made sure the new ones had the fittings on them. I argued with the factory rep about why no grease fittings and the company should do the replacement for free and she said she would tell the designers about it! The transmission on this car went bad after just 90,000 miles. The bill was $2,000 and took two trips to the dealer when the person they said was their “gearbox guru� put a seal in backwards and the car went one mile before breaking down. The paint on this car started cracking in just two years and I had war with the same dealer. We will not be buying that brand of car again. Televisions are another item that manufacturers and dealers consider “disposable� when they go on the blink. How do you get the back off a flat screen TV? What would you find in there if you did? Certainly not tubes or anything that can be replaced. The price of TVs relative to family income today also makes them cheaper to chunk than fix. At one time a TV set would cost the equivalent of a month or more salary. Now, you can get one for the same dollars, but income has generally risen to levels where the same amount of money is just a few days salary so most folks ditch the TV when it acts up. Oh well, I guess a lot of my hollering is fueled by recollections of a time when things were made of steel and built to last, a time when a man or woman could keep their stuff going themselves, a time when a wrench was king and a screwdriver his queen.
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A New Year Commitment
The gospel quartet “We R Forgiven” will have a free concert on Sunday, Jan 26th at 6pm at Community Pentacostal Center, 320
Ralph Handsel Blvd, Stanley. For more information,call (704) 263-8731.
The Gaston Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders for the annual tree seedling sale. Seedlings are two dollars each and no minimum order. The seedlings will arrive in February at the district office located in the Citizens Resource Center in Dallas. Your prepaid order must be placed by mid-January to ensure availability. Call
the Gaston Natural Resources Department now at 704-922-4181 to place order or visit http://www.gastongov.com/departments/natural-resources for more information. Seedlings available include hazelnut, crape myrtle, elderberry, scarlet oak, sweet pecan, black cherry, white cedar.
Rev. Angela Pleasants First United Methodist Church, Mount Holly
What are your New Year’s resolutions? Do you keep them throughout the year? I struggled at keeping my resolutions. Therefore, I stopped making them over ten years ago. This year I am reviving my resolution commitment. I am working on my spiritual growth resolution list. A resolution is a firm decision one has made up in their mind to do something. This New Year I will
strive to be more committed to my spiritual disciplines. I will be more intentional to find a place and time to worship when I am not leading the service. I will be more intentional to my morning time of prayer, study of God’s Word and quiet reflection. I will be more intentional to free myself of toxicity and toxic people. Robert Tew said, “Don’t let negative and toxic people rent space in your head. Raise the rent and kick them out.” In 2014 the vacancy sign will be permanently posted. What is your spiritual growth resolution list for 2014? It is easy to make the list. How can we be committed to keep the list for the entire year? “Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him; He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to his will,
and] so shall your plans be established and succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 AMP. As we submit to God and recognize His presence in our daily activities we will be strengthen in keeping our resolutions. As we trust all that we are and do to the Lord, He will prepare and establish our thoughts and plans and make it ready. When we trust completely in the Lord he will guide us in right planning according to His divine will. I realized in the past I tried to keep the resolutions in my own strength. As a result I always fell short. Before you begin your New Year’s resolution list make your first priority to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV.
HISTORIC...Continued from Page 2 debate over moving the Spirit of the Fighting Yank to Stowe Park. The controversy over Duke Energy’s coal ash storage also made the news again. A profile of how Mount Holly Fire and Rescue trained for swift water rescue also featured. Flooding on the South Fork River headlined July 31. Photos of the inundation of Cramerton filled a section of the paper. The floods were the worst in decades. Richard Boyce announced he would not seek reelection as Belmont’s mayor. Environmentalists, including Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., had gathered at Riverbend Steam Station to protest Duke Energy’s coal ash storage there. August 7th announced official approval by the Belmont city council for moving the “Spirit of the Fighting Yank” from Belmont Middle School to Stowe Park. Another story revisited construction progress on the new Dawson bridge being built over the South Fork River in Cramerton and found that recent floods had slowed work down. An article by free-
lancer Kathy Blake profiled East Gaston wrestling coach Doug Smith and his selection as a member of the Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame. August 14 gave recognition to the local arts scene with an article about sculptor Jan Craft and the 30-feettall piece she made for the roundabout in Cramerton near Stuart Cramer High. It was announced that Belmont’s planned park on the Catawba River would be named Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park in honor of the late mayor who lost his life in an auto accident in February 2012.
that he found running wild in Hardin. An article heralded the grand opening of Stuart Cramer High. Less upbeat was an article that reported on a meth lab bust in Belmont’s Flowers Court public housing complex. August 28 featured kids boarding a bus bound for Belmont Central Elementary, an article on a request to rezone 900 acres on Lake Wylie south of Belmont for residential development and a similar one to prepare the way for a 380-high end home development on Mountain Island Lake near Mount Holly, and the adventures of Trey Whitesides, 22,
August 21 went to the dogs- actually an article about local antiques dealer Jack Winchester and his rare Carolina dog named Dinga
of Belmont who had spent the summer in China.
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Belmont native publishes first novel A native of Belmont is having his first novel published. A 1962 graduate of Belmont High School, Bryan E. Robinson, PhD. is a licensed psychotherapist, Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a Fellow of the American Institute of Stress. His debut novel is a Southern murder mystery titled Limestone Gumption published by Gale/Five Star Publishers and will be coming out in January 2014. His books have been
translated into thirteen languages, and he has written for over one hundred professional journals and popular magazines. He has won two awards for writing: the First Citizen’s Scholars Medal from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for excellence in scholarship, creativity, and/or research, and the prestigious Extended Research Award from the American Counseling Association for his outstanding body of pioneer research on workaholism and the family. He is listed as a leading au-
thority on “workaholism” in Wikipedia where his clinical findings are discussed. He has lectured across the United States and throughout the world. His work has been featured on every major television network. He is currently writing a memoir and maintains a private clinical practice in Asheville and Charlotte, NC. He resides in the Blue Ridge Mountains with his partner, four dogs, and occasional bears at night.
Canines find friends at House of Mercy Since December 2012, social therapy teams (trained dogs and their owners) from the paws4people foundation have brought joy to House of Mercy. The mission of paws4people is to enhance the lives of the sick and disabled, active-duty service members, veterans, inmates, children, students and seniors by utilizing the “Special Powers” of canine companionship through specialized educational, private placement, therapeutic and visitation programs. Nationally, a network of over 230 unpaid volunteers and over 200 trained, certified and insured Assistance Dogs provide services through programs such as paws4vets (help with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), paws4inmates (rehabilitation), the READ program (children read to dogs) and paws4exams (stress relief from studying). Locally, a group of 12-15 teams have visited libraries, assisted liv-
ing centers, schools, hospitals and more. The dogs evoke memories of childhood pets and are great conversation starters. Cheri Strickland, House of Mercy’s Coordinator of Resident Recreation and Volunteers notes, “Many of the therapy dogs experienced traumatic beginnings but they overcame their issues and are now helping others.” Regular paws4people teams at House of Mercy include MaryLou Kuklentz with her two Scottish Terriers MacKenzie and Annabel and Val Aldred with her Collie mix Mozart. Resident Shelia Williams says she loves the big dogs and giggles when Mozart eats treats from her hand. Kelly, a former resident, kept the ashes of her childhood dog in her room and so enjoyed the dogs’ visits. Lydia, another former resident, was not able to speak due to neurological damage, but happily
interacted with the dogs. Paws4people’s goal to enhance human lives with canine love has certainly been fulfilled at House of Mercy. House of Mercy, an AIDS ministry founded by the Sisters of Mercy in Belmont, has provided a home and specialized care for over 300 low-income men and women since 1991. The impact of HIV/AIDS is a growing concern in the South as high poverty levels, lack of health insurance and stigma have influenced the spread of the disease. The South experiences the most AIDS deaths and 45% of new AIDS diagnoses overall. The NC Division of Public Health estimates 36,500 North Carolinians are living with HIV or AIDS including 7,000 who are unaware of their status. North Carolina ranked 10th among the 50 states in AIDS cases diagnosed in 2010 (most recent data for comparison).
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South Point Fall Sports Award Winners
Golf: Josie Airhart – Most Improved; Samantha Telsrow – Coach’s Award; Madison Monteith – Co-Most Valuable Player. Not Pictured – Madison Carr – Co-Most Valuable Player.
South Point tops Haysi in holiday tournament By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
Volleyball: Back Row – Callie Poll – Co-Varsity Coach’s Award; Victoria Barker – Varsity Most Improved; Lexi McAlister – JV MVP Offense. Front Row – Cyndi Fowler – Co-Varsity Coach’s Award; Maelyn Henninger – JV MVP Defense; Katie Nencetti – Varsity MVP
Men’s Soccer: Back Row- Jon Cardona – Varsity Best Offense; Washington Nguyen – Heart and Hustle Award; Josh Lineberger – Varsity MVP; Karl Kowalewski – Sportsmanship Award. Front Row: Jacob Boyd – JV MVP; Kaleb Long – JV Defensive MVP; Zacc Romano – Varsity Best Defense.
Cross Country: Morgan Mahaffey – Co-Coach’s Award; Corey Hodges – Co-Coach’s Award; Grace Russell – Most Valuable Female runner. Not Pictured – Quinn Barnette – Most Valuable Male Runner; Garrett Gibson – Co-Coach’s Award; Jenna Rayfield – Co-Coach’s Award.
The South Point Lady Red Raiders shook off a rocky start and came back hard to beat the Haysi (Virginia) Tigers 40-34 in the annual Bud Black/Dennis Tate Holiday Classic held in Cherryville. Things started slow for the Lady Red Raiders. The Haysi Tigers came a long way to play. And play they did. Haysi gave the defending tournament champs a hard time. When South Point went into the locker room at half time they were trailing the Tigers 23-20. However the Lady Red Raiders were not to be denied. South Point came back
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South Point High basketball student athletes will be returning from holiday break this week after some much needed rest. The South Point Lady Red Raiders have been playing hard and remain a force to be reckoned with in the Big South. The tenacious Lady Red Raiders are scrapping it out with all comers. Just before the holiday break, the Lady Red Raiders squared up against the Hunter Huss Huskies and Ashbrook Green Wave, both of which were Big South opponents South Point needed to beat. After everything was said and done South Point split games. The Lady Raiders handily beat Hunter Huss 65-35. Against the Green Wave things got a lot tougher. Ashbrook pulled
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guard put up 9 points for South Point. Jackson's biggest play of the game may have been a huge 3 pointer she dropped in the closing 3 minutes of play. Once South Point took the lead they sat on it. They ground down the clock and the Tigers never had a real chance to get back into the game, scoring only four points in the 4th quarter. Other offensive contributors for South Point were Haley Stewart and Asia Jackson, who ended the day with 7 points apiece. The Lady Red Raiders are now 5-3 on the year. They are still undefeated in Big South conference play with a 2-0 mark.
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strong in the second half. The Lady Red Raiders resurgence was fueled by scrappy defense and a late offensive push to seal the win. At the end of the 3rd quarter the Lady Red Raiders had nudged ahead of Haysi 34-30. The 4th quarter was pretty much all South Point with Haysi unable to keep pace with Big Red. Lady Red Raider center Blair Griffin was the leading South Point scorer. The 5'11" senior dumped in 11 points for the Red Raider cause. Griffin also had a lot to do with the late rally to put the game out of range. Sophomore Allie Jackson contributed as well. The 5'4"
out a 63-47 win. In the game against the Huss Huskies, senior guard Chrissy White propelled the Lady Raider offensive effort with 19 points. Nicole Knox had 10 points on the night and rounded things out with 9 points for South Point. In the Ashbrook game Chrissy White and Asia Jackson combined for 22 points. Each player hit pay dirt for 11 points a piece. At this point in the season the Lady Red Raiders are in control of their own destiny. They are 4-4 on the year. But better yet they are 2-1 in conference play. The Red Raiders men's basketball team has had a less than stellar season going into the holiday break. South Point is playing hard but they just can't get over the hump. In the last two matchups the Red Raiders dropped games to Big South
opponents Hunter Huss and Ashbrook. South Point is still trying to find a way to notch their first win of the year. That's not to say that the Red Raiders aren't putting in any effort. In most games South Point has stayed in the game. They just haven't put it all together yet. In the Huss game the Red Raiders lost 65-54. Senior guard Deonte Gaston led SP in scoring with 19 points. Sophomores Brandon Reeves added 11 points and Tanner Muse followed Gaston in the scoring department with another 11 points. Muse contributed 10 points of his own to round out the top Red Raiders scorers. Against Ashbrook things weren't as close. The Red Raiders lost to the Green Wave 68-53. South Point men are now 0-8 on the season. They are 0-3 in the Big South.
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Wipe Out Winter Tiredness Winter Skin Care Tips Are the cold, dark winter mornings making it harder for you to wake up? Do you find yourself clinging to your warm blankets? You’re not alone. During the wintertime, many people feel more sluggish Sapna Pithwa, MD and lack energy. With shorter days, Guest Columnist sleep and wake cycles get disrupted, and this causes fatigue. Fewer hours of sunlight causes your brain to make more melatonin, which makes you feel more sleepy. The melatonin hormone release is linked to light and dark, so when the sun sets earlier, you can feel sleepy earlier in the winter evenings. Follow these tips to help avoid winter fatigue. Open blinds and curtains as soon as you get up. Get outdoors in natural daylight as much as possible. Decreased sunlight in winter months means you don’t get enough vitamin D, which in turn makes you tired. The main source of vitamin D is sunlight, so when this decreases in the winter, it is important to supplement your diet. Great
sources of vitamin D from diet include salmon, eggs and meat. You can also take a supplement over the counter for vitamin D 1000 to 2000 IU daily. Aim for seven to eight hours of shuteye a night, and try to stick to a reliable sleep schedule. Go to bed and get up at the same time every day. Make sure your bedroom is conducive to sleep by removing clutter, turning off the television and using warm, comfortable bedding and pillows. Ideally, you should reach the goal of 150 minutes of exercise a week to boost your energy level and improve mood. Stress can make you feel fatigued. Calm yourself with meditation, yoga, exercise and breathing techniques. Plan ahead and delegate tasks to avoid getting overwhelmed during the holidays. Avoid sugar as it tends to give you a quick energy boost that wears off quickly. Instead, indulge in energy giving superfoods like blueberries, garlic, pomegranates, broccoli, goji berries and green tea to get you feeling healthier. Sapna J. Pithwa, DO practices at CaroMont Family Medicine - Mt. Island, Charlotte, NC.
As the seasons change, your skin care regimen should too. During winter months, the cool outdoor temperatures, harsh winds, indoor central heating systems, and extra long hot baths and showers all contribute to dry Ashley Walker, MD skin, also known as Guest Columnist xerosis. The harsh winter elements not only irritate healthy skin but also aggravate certain pre-existing skin conditions, such as eczema. Your skin needs moisture to stay smooth, supple, and healthy. Without adequate moisture, the skin becomes dry, roughened, cracked, tight, itchy, and uncomfortable. Furthermore, once the skin barrier is compromised, it is predisposed to secondary infection. To keep your skin looking and feeling healthy this winter, please follow these simple tips: Use lukewarm (rather than hot) water and gentle, fragrance-free cleansers to wash your face and body; Limit your time in the bath or shower to five to 10 minutes; Moisturize within three to five minutes of exiting the bath or shower while the skin is still damp; Use oil-based or ceramide-con-
taining creams or ointments (rather than water-based lotions) to moisturize your skin; Soften your skin with shaving cream or gel prior to shaving and change razor blades frequently; Avoid contact with products containing alcohol, such as hand sanitizers; Apply lip balm containing petrolatum regularly, especially when outdoors and before going to bed; Bundle up with your coat, gloves, and scarf when outdoors; Use hypoallergenic, fragrance-free laundry detergents; Do not use fabric softener/dryer sheets; Wear gloves when you cut, peel, or press fruits and vegetables. If possible, wear washable cotton gloves beneath protective plastic or vinyl, (not rubber/latex) gloves; Use a humidifier or add a humidifier to your home heating system. Even though the warm sunshine is not as apparent during the winter season, damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays persist through the cooler, darker days of winter. You should wear sunscreen daily to reduce your risk of developing skin cancer and to prevent the early signs of skin aging. Also, use a moisturizing broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or greater. Wear sun- and wind-protective gear when outdoors for extended periods of time. Ashley Walker, MD is a physician at CaroMont Dermatology in Gastonia, NC. Contributed Photo
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Congratulations to the Gaston College family members who participated in the college’s first-ever Gaston Cup series of Gaston County. Gaston College placed 3rd in the ‘medium’ division. Runners who took part in the YMCA Spencer Mountain 5K and 10 miler included Lisa Powell, Khiem Villanueva, Pamela Simons, Audrey Sherrill, Darren Stewart, Adele Earls, Doug Bradley and Linda Radford. Runners Gayla Green, Sara Terrio, , Kay Walker and alumnus Wilma Pixler not pictured.
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These Belmont Central Elementary School students have achieved the high academic goal of being on the A and A/B honor roll for the first 9 weeks of the 20132014 school year. Third Grade All A’s- Sullivan Absher, Nathan Aldridge, Nicole Allen, Cal Austin, Laney Baakko, Conner Barnes, Jackson Blee, Bruce Boney. Avery Boyd, Riley Bradley, Jerry Bradley, Mason Braswell, Reese Braswell , Riley Braswell, Lucas Burrell, Zac Cagle, Ashton Carter, Anna Claire Caudle, Simran Chahil, Eli Clark, Madeline Clements, Zoey Croft, Ashton Deussing, Erica Dugan, Gracie Durham, Micah Evans, McKenna Forinash, Blake Fry, Ryley Goble, Kallie Griffin, Lim Gunn, Cason Harris, Chloe Haun, Emmi Haun, Sam Hayes, William Hendricks, Anna Huffstickler, Amy Hyde, Parker Jones, Makenzie Karr, Ian Latham, Ben Lauer, Alexa Laycock, Olivia Leonhardt, Logan Licata, Cammi Lim, Gavin O’Steen, Audrey Cate Painter, Anna-Vella Ramsey, Julia Ramsey, Cayden Ritchie, Katie Rumfelt, Gavin Satterthwaite, Dalton Siva, Henry Southard, Summer VanGastle, Gavin Watts, Eva Wolfe, Grace Wolfe. Third Grade A/B- Ben Adams, Amari Andrews, Noa Aviles, Winston, Baker, Emma Barker, Carley Barnes, Ethan Barnes, Rebekah Barnhart, Conly Bates, Trey Brown, Kalie Bryson, Aaron Chaney, Drew Cheshire, Aura Cochran, Baylor Colangelo, Ella Cornwell, Madex Crafton, Ethan Crosby. Riley Crutchfield, Emma Donaldson, Patrick Drolette, Zoey Ellis, Bethan Finn, Noah Gosnell, Adalynn Houghton, Aiden Houghton, Cooper Kasper, George Keel, Abbygale King, Kayla Kirkland, George LangsWorthy, Kyndal Leeper, Dylan Luna, Hatsue McQuay, Anna Medley, JaKierra Mills, Edgard Miranda, Tien Nguyen, David Nicks, Maci Norton, Mia Pellegrino, Abbey Riles, Ty Risk, Domanick Shelton, Dustin Shook, Adrianna
Smith, Grace Smith, Hannah Thagard, Ryce ToddWinslow, Lydia Walker, Camden Webb, Colin Wells, Mason Welsh, Madison Williams, Brock Wilsey. Chase Wimbish. Fourth Grade All A’sJordan Abernathy, Jake Beaty, Ryan Bernauer, Alex Boehlke, Madddy Borkowski, Ashleigh Burns, Lauren Clemons, Zachary Cunningham, Jenna Feduniec, Courtney Galloway, Jacob Hartemann, Cooper Hunnicutt, Lauren Ivan, Jake Jurchak, Holly Kellogg, Kaitlin Kinney, Emily Koehler, Jonah Lessaris, Emme Lewandowski, Asher Neumann, Nicholas Nguyen, Taylor Nixon, Reagan O’Donnell, Joseph O’Neill, Noah Powell, Emma Sanders, Grace Sheppard, Cheyenna Singleton, Augie Soltis, Wyatt Triplett, Emilia Vargas, Mia Ward, Zoe Wilbanks, Novian Williams, Garett Ziemer. Fourth Grade A/BMason Ahart, Makayla Argent, Taegen Atkins, Austin Baker, Autumn Ballenger, Caroline Beaty, Cooper Bello, Shelby Blackwood, Cooper Bostwick, Reilly Canterberry, Abigail Cherry, Lyndsey Cho, Jacob Comuzie, Mason Craig, Griffin Cranford, Hayden Currier, Kendall Davis, Kory Davis, Megan Deets, Simon Dellinger, Vito DeMark, Andrea Detweiler, Zac Dickman, Tommy Dobies, Jaden Eubanks, Colin Fayed, Makenzie Franklin, Kloey Garrett, Hanna Gilbert, Kingston Givens, Miles Griffin, Clay Groves, Matthew Hastings, Riley Hearn, Kaela Hughes, Ryan Huneycutt, Malayiah Jackson, Ryan Jackson, Will Kelly, Mychael Kitris, John Lance, Alyssa Lari, Mia Lesane, Zane Litaker, D’Myah Matthews, Thomas Morrison, Sean Murphy, Khoi Nguyen, Dylan Nicks, Joseph O’Tuel, Caleb Payseur, Luke Pierce, Conner Proud, Cooper Ray, Chantz Redmond, Sean Romano, Joshua Ruiz, Malakai Sadler, Kaitlyn Sedor, Cooper Shank, Lilly-Wells Sheppard, Kennedy Spickler, Brenden Swanson, Bella Switzer, Kaeden Taylor, Ethan Thagard, Makayla
Thomas, Lauren Tolbert, William Wallace, Bradley Williams, Ethan Wilson. Fifth Grade All A’s- Ben Abramowitz, Catherine Armstrong, Ayden Austin, Graham Baakko, Brody Banner, Nicholas Barker, Ethan Boyd, Eliana Burgin, Catherine Carr, Matthew Dalton, Collin Dombrowski, Alyssah Duckworth, Anna Dunbar, Will Durham, Emily Earhart, Sophia Gotte, Faith Gouch, Bradley Haggai, Chloe Hawkins, Bridget Her, Julia Ho, Dylan Hubbard, Dezi Kauer, Kylie Laycock, Abigail Lefler, Gwyn Leonhardt, Abbey Martin, Kailee McAlister, Emma McGinnis. Tessie Morrison, Grace Nehring, Taylor O’Hare, Puja Patel, Marshall, Pearson, Christian Porter, Anna Pratt, Hailey Rodden, Annie Russell, Kiara Scipio, Riley Summerville, Samantha Valour, Adam Visco, Lena Ware. Fifth Grade A/B- Jessica Airhart, Marcus Barbu, Cason Bethea, Jake Bidoglio, Zach Bond, Will Bostick, Jessica Bradley, Hunter Bradshaw, Carter Broome, Brandon Bullock, Gavin Cameron, Aubrey Carter, Tyler Crawford, Grace Deason, Sam Evans, Josh Farris, Haley Ford, Hailey Franks, George Gogel, Lainey Gosnell, Ethan Granade, Maddie Gunde, Emma Hager, Adam Hamam, Addie Harris, Ben Hawkins, Noah Helms, Aaron Holland, Cole Hunsucker, Connor Johnson, Savannah Johnson, Lilly Keel, Adam King, Ethan Lee, Masie Lee, Brayden Lefler, Karlie Lucas, Madison Marett, Peyton Martin, Gavin Maynard, Dylan McCurdy, Zach Neyen Nathan Ordonez, Patrick Pang, Giselle Paredes, Asheton Queen, Karson Rankin, Jesse Rhyne, McKenna Robinson, Michaela Robinson, Blaine Rudisill, Brianna Schweeps, Brandon Slaughter, Carson Smith, Georgia Smith, Sadie Smith, Blake Spargo, Mya Stuman, Olivia Sudderth, Tyler Thornton, Logan Threatt, Aiden Valentine, Zach Walters, Jesse Whaley, Alex Wilder, Grant Woliver.