Serving Belmont, Mount Holly, Stanley, Cramerton, and McAdenville | Volume 79 • Issue 4 • Wednesday, January 22, 2014
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The BannerNews would like to welcome Caroline Phillips as its new ad sales representative. Caroline is full of energy, has a great personality and is working hard to help new and established clients in Belmont, Mount Holly, Stanley, Cramerton, and McAdenville with their advertising needs. She can be contacted at the office- 704825-0580, on her cell at 803-577-8369, or email at caroline.bannernews@gmai l.com.
CaroMont CEO addresses MH council By Alan Hodge
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Despite issues caused by bad weather and metal debris in the water, construction of the new Lakewood Rd. bridge is moving along toward its target opening date of April 2014.
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As part of his tour to get out in local communities and let people know about the breadth, scope, and philosophy of the firm he now heads, CaroMont Health CEO Doug Luckett paid a visit to the Mount Holly City Council last week and delivered an entertaining PowerPoint presentation full of witticism and wisdom. “We are local folks taking care of local folks,� Luckett told the council. “Our mission is local. We are a wellness based organization.� Luckett launched into what he termed his “auctioneer� style presentation as screen after screen of information about CaroMont Health flashed on the council chamber monitors. One of the first tidbits revealed that CaroMont Regional is one of only 18 independent hospitals left in North Carolina. Luckett also let the council know that CaroMont cares about its communities. “We give $1 million per week in community benefit such as charity care,� he said. “We also contribute $7.1 million a year in events, sponsorships, screenings, education and support directly to communities.� CaroMont wellness initiatives and sponsorships that Luckett informed the council about included mobile mammography, flu shots, and greenway projects. Ears perked up when Luckett began talking about how many jobs CaroMont brings to the local area. “We create over 100 jobs annually,� he said. “Not many companies can say that.� According to Luckett, the average nonphysician wage for CaroMont employees is $23.27 per hour. Luckett praised his employees. “I don’t know if I have ever worked with a finer staff,� he said. “They are good human beings.� Another subject Luckett touched on in his presentation is the current sense of uncertainty where government and health care meet. “The statutes and laws change like people change clothes,� he said. “But we are proactively meeting with government See LUCKETT, 5A
If all goes well, in just a few months the new 425-foot bridge over the South Fork River on Lakewood Road in Cramerton will be finished, and the long detour many folks have had to make since Sept. 2012 when the old one was closed and torn down will be but an unpleasant memory. The target date for completion of the concrete span is mid to late April. Charlottebased Lee Construction is doing the work. The new bridge replaces one that dated to 1952. It was named for textile magnate C. Claudius Dawson who came to Cramerton in
1908. Heavy traffic and general wear and tear meant the Dawson bridge was long due for replacement. One of the more interesting aspects of the current $4 million project was the discovery, on the riverbank, of a large stone carved with the date 1871, when the Dawson bridge was torn down. The stone marked the site of an even earlier wooden span across the South Fork at the same location. Work on the new bridge has at times lagged due to flooding on the South Fork River- especially last summer when debris such as waterborne tree limbs clogged the construction area- and problems drilling the riverbed where the concrete supports are lo-
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Coal ash war back on By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
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Truliant Federal Credit Union in McAdenville held an event last week celebrating its reopening following construction to repair water damage. The branch continued to serve customers throughout the months that the repair work went on. Taking part in the ribbon cutting are, from left; Brian Kiser, Nik Kielbasa, Bill Carstarphen, Todd Hall, Tammy Kane, Karen DeSalvo, Chad Frye, Ted Hall, and Bob Clay.
Truliant reopens after renovation By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
The mythical Phoenix bird may have risen from ashes but Truliant Federal Credit Union in McAdenville has come back to greater glory after being closed for several months due to floor damage from a burst coffee machine water line. The firm held a grand reopening ceremony and ribbon cutting at its 121 Main St. location last Wednesday to let everyone know it was back up to full operational status. Actually, the financial center had never completely shut down while the repair work was going on. Services had temporarily relocated to 127 Main St. Demonstrating exemplary customer
service, at times the 121 Main St. location was actually letting customers in singly and in pairs to conduct their business. Rik Kielbasa, Truliant’s senior VP for customer experience, gave kudos for that extra effort. “They were literally inviting customers in to help them solve their needs,� he said. “They never stopped service.� Truliant CEO Todd Hall was at the ribboncutting event and praised the extra effort the McAdenville staff put in during the remodel. “They were the front line folks and did a fine, fine job,� Hall said. Tammy Kane, the McAdenville financial member center manager, also thanked her See TRULIANT, 5A
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cated. “The riverbed had pieces of metal such as railroad track bolts and spikes on it and they got caught in the drill bit,� said NCDOT inspector/transportation technician Nick Cole. “The bedrock was harder than we thought. The drilling was supposed to take four weeks but it ended up taking seven.� Last week, crews were braving cold and rain to further progress on the bridge. One pour of concrete for the decking has already been completed and another was being prepped for. “We will still have two more pours after that,� said Cole. “The last span of girders will
After a lull in the action, the war of words between Duke Energy and those who oppose the utility's coal ash storage methods and policies flared back up again last week with news that seven environmental groups filed requests to take part in NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources lawsuits filed last year that claimed keeping the ash at locations such as the now-closed Riverbend Steam Station on Mt. Island Lake near Mount Holly were a threat to public health and safety. The groups that filed the request includes the Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation, the Yadkin Riverkeeper, Cape Fear River Watch, Appalachian Voices, Western North Carolina Alliance, Winyah Rivers Foundation and Waterkeeper Alliance. The environmental groups have long claimed that coal ash stored in lagoons like the ones at Riverbend leak pollutants and contaminate the water and soil with substances such as mercury and selenium. Mt. Island Lake supplies the drinking water to around 800,000 folks. The city of Mount Holly gets its water from the lake. Allen Steam Station near Belmont also has coal ash storage but the city's water intake is upstream. “Duke’s coal ash pollution is threatening rivers, lakes, and drinking water in every part of North Carolina,� said Frank See WAR, 5A
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014
■ OBITUARIES Steve Beasley Loving son, father, grandfather GASTONIASteve Allen Beasley, 55, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2014. He was born in Gaston County, son of Betty Lou Hedgepath Beasley and the late R . L . Beasley. I n addition to his mother, he is s u r vived by two children Dwayne Beasley and wife Kelly of Gastonia and Stephanie Beasley of Blacksburg, SC; three grandchildren; two brothers Randy Lee Beasley of Cherryville and Kenneth Beasley of Mount Holly; three sisters Pamela Bianconi of Bel-
Jack Ferrell Prison Chaplain MOUNT HOLLY- Jack Howard Ferrell Jr., 78, of Mount Holly, died on Friday, January 10, 2014. He w a s born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late J a c k Howard Ferrell Sr. and Pauline Patton Ferrell. Mr. Ferrell was a prison Chaplain at Dallas Correctional Center and at Camp Green. He had a ministry to Holly Hills Housing Project in Mount Holly. He was owner of Granny’s Country Inn in Mount Holly. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Frieda Gladys Ferrell; one daughter Teresa Chandler of Clover, SC; two sons Jack Howard Ferrell III “Jackie” of Mount Holly and Jonathan Braxton Stubbs and fiancé Julia Siipola of Gastonia; two sisters Peggy Ferrell Yost and husband Eddie of Concord and Penny Ferrell of Matthews; four grandchildren Laura Williams Myers
mont, Sheila Smith of North Belmont and Debbie Peterson of Mount Holly. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Beasley was held at 2pm Saturday January 18, at the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly with Rev. Reggie McLean officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to help defray funeral expenses in care of Woodlawn Funeral Home, PO Box 445 Mount Holly NC 28120. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly served the family.
and husband David of Rock Hill, SC, Kevin Williams of Clover, SC, Kimberly Williams and partner Helen Byers of Clover, SC, Kelly Hill of Clover, SC; six great grandchildren Michael, Anthony and Harley Myers, Kenny, Elizabeth and Angel Paysour; one niece Paula Schupp. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Ferrell was held 2pm Sunday January 19, at the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly conducted by Brother David Myers. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to help defray expenses in care of Woodlawn Funeral Home. PO Box 445, Mount Holly, NC 28120. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly served the family.
Timothy Jackson Member of Sharon Freewill Baptist Church LOWELL- Timothy Lee Jackson, 57, of 312 North Clay Street, died on Thursd a y , January 1 6 , 2014 at h i s home. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Ralph Holbert and Hazel Aline Caldwell Jackson. He was preceded in death by two sisters Sandy Roberson and Barbara Glenn. He was a member of Sharon Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Barbara Scott Jackson; one son Jason Lee Jackson and wife Brandy of Lowell; three grandchildren, Destanie and Austin Jackson and Summer Hallman; one sister Nancy Abernathy and husband Butch of Mount Holly; one brother Tommy James Painter A teacher for 30 years MOUNT HOLLYJames Douglas Painter, 62, passed away on Thursday, January 1 6 , 2014. He was born in Mecklenburg County, son of the late James Robert and Pauline Scott Painter. Mr. Painter worked as a teacher at Pinewood Elementary School for 30 years and since retirement he has been employed at Mount Holly Farm Supply. He is survived by his wife Teressa Jones Painter; Betty Jean Hoffman Gastonia- Betty Jean Beaty Hoffman, 82, 4315 Beaty Road passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Gaston County on February 24, 1931 to the late Thomas Jef-
Jackson and wife Elaine of Belmont. Mother and father in law Nancy and Bobby Scott of Stanley. Sisters in law Patricia Hedden and husband David of Gastonia, Drema Woods and husband Steve of Stanley, brother in law Jerry Scott and wife Kim of Stanley, and a number of nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Jackson was held at 3pm Tuesday January 21, at the Sharon Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. O’Dell Cook officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends from 7-9pm Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to Sharon Freewill Baptist Church, 410 Reese Street, Gastonia NC 28056 Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly served the family.
mother in law Pauline B. Jones of Mount Holly; brother in law Charles Eric Jones of Mount Holly; his nieces Taylor, Haley and Brittany Jones; one great niece and two great nephews. Funeral services will be private. Memorials may be made to Tri County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly served the family.
ferson Beaty and Ollie Paysour Beaty. The family received friends Sunday, Jan. 19. Funeral service was Monday at Sandy Plains Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Stephen Hensley officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Trudy Poole Loving mother and grandmother BELMONT- Trudy Mae Morgan Poole, 69, of 410 Oakland Avenue, died Monday, January 13, 2014. She w a s born in Gaston County, daughter of the late C l a y Monroe and Eula Teague Morgan. She was wife of the late Larry Dean Poole Sr. and was preceded in death by two sons Rodney “T.C.” Poole and Derrick Poole Sr., and one brother Forest Monroe Morgan. She was a member of Temple of Joy Church in Belmont. She is survived by three sons, Larry Poole and wife Joyce of Concord, Scott Poole and wife Sharon of Belmont, and Eric Poole and wife Melissa of Belmont; two sisters, Brenda Kale and husband John of Belmont and Faith Woods and husband Jesse of Belmont; five John Louis Smith Loved to fish and hunt BELMONT- John Louis Smith, 60, of Belmont passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center s u r rounded by his loving family. He was a native of Gaston County, born May 14, 1953 to Kenneth and Sharon Slaton Smith. Johnny had retired from Yates Wilbert Vault Company, Charlotte, with 32 years of service, and had worked in the funeral industry for over 40 years. He loved to fish, hunt and spent time with his family especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother James Smith, and a sister Audrey Price.
grandchildren, Christa Poole, Scotty Poole II, DJ Poole, Brandon Poole and Bradley Poole; two great grandchildren Holley Banks and Dakota Poole. “When she goes we know where she’s going, she will be in the greatest hands then. We believe in celebrating her life, not to worry about death, it’s just the next step to eternal life. We will be sad that she’s gone, but she will never be forgotten.” A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Poole was held 1pm Friday January 17, at the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly with Rev. Vernon Cope officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly served the family.
Survivors include his daughters, Lea Smith Orr and her husband Kevin of Gastonia; Dana Smith Moody and her husband Sean of Mt. Holly; his girlfriend Patricia Little; grandchildren, Kristina Phillips, Joshua Orr and Aiden Moody; and his best friend and beloved dog, Buddy. The family received friends from 5-6pm Monday at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home. A memorial service followed at 6pm with Reverend Odell Cook officiating. Honorary Pallbearers were his Wilbert work family. Interment will be private. Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home, 2916 Union Rd Gastonia, 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.
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Church Service Directory BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216 Brotherhood/Sisterhood Wncc. 120 Park Street 704-825-1333 Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Avenue 704-827-8474 Catawba Heights Wesleyan Church 101 Beaty Rd., Belmont 704-827-8381 Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061 East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780 East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845 East Belmont Free Will Baptist 909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346 East Belmont Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-825-8822 Ebenezer United Methodist Church 120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366 First Baptist Church 23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758 First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811 First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357 First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668
First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106 Forest Pointe Church Meets at Stowe Family YMCA Bldg. 704-825-1709 Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283 Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276 Full Gospel Church 106 School St 704-827-9621 Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252 Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280 Grace Korean Chr. Assembly-God 124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-829-1091 Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959 Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711 Holy Comforter Lutheran Church 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483 Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007 Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342 Message of Love Church 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500
Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046 Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist 212 South Street 704-825-7269 New Hope Presbyterian Church 4357 S. New Hope Rd., Gastonia 704-824-1697 New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195 New Mills Chapel Fire Baptised 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457 North Belmont Church of God 2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092 O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576 Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480 Power of the Spirit Church 118 School Street 704-827-7071
Featured Church of the Week Macedonia Baptist Church Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600 South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516 South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045 South Point United Methodist 510 Southpoint Church Rd. 704-825-4019 Springwood Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801
St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175 Stowe Memorial Baptist Church 26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987 Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730 Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604 Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185
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Bakery buzzing over Incentive Grant By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
As part of its continuing effort to keep downtown commerce buzzing, the Mount Holly city council approved its sixth Business Incentive Grant last week. This time the recipient was Queen Bee Bakery, located at 108 S. Main Street. The Business Incentive Grant has been part of Mount Holly’s strategy since June 2011 to encourage new business and help existing ones expand or improve their facility. The Incentive Review Committee includes Angela Saunders, chair of the Mount Holly Chamber, James Allen, EDC member and Chamber member, and Greg Beal, Mount Holly planning director. Queen Bee Bakery, owned by Freddie and Kerry Queen, applied for a grant to help get HVAC installed in the kitchen and also an expanded display case for the baked goods being offered for sale. Total cost of the work is estimated at $17,588. The grant will be for $15,000, the maximum allowable. Queen Bee Bakery has found success in Mount Holly and a visit reveals why. The first thing that you notice about Queen Bee Bakery is the incredibly heavenly aroma of fresh baked cake. The smell is exactly like walking into a home where a person who loves to bake lives. In the Queen Bee’s case, the person
with flour on her hands and in her heart is Kerry Queen. I’ve baked all my life,” she said. “I learned from my parents and plenty of practice.” Queen is a perfect example of a person who turned their avocation into a vocation. She was an office manager for 26 years for financial consultants Melvin and Associates- but baking was her real love. “I started selling some of my goods from home,” she said. “Word of mouth built the demand up so we started the bakery in February 2013.” The name and logo for the bakery came from the creative mind of Kerry and Freddie’s 21year-old daughter Kaylee. Queen says some of her recipes are from friends and family with a favorite being pecan pie from her dad’s great aunt who lives in Macon, Georgia. Others she comes up with herself. The menu at Queen Bee Bakery is a cornucopia of goodness. Cakes come in about 30 varieties. Cupcakes in just as many. Other offerings include truffles, brownies, cream horns, muffins, cake pops, tarts, and more. Flavors run the gamut from traditional chocolate variants to Orange Crush. The store has ample seating and dark paneling gives a warm and inviting atmosphere. There’s also wi-fi as well as hand turned wooden bowls by 83-year-old Harry Suddreth for viewing or purchase. So why did the Queens
The first thing you notice is the aroma of fresh baked cake.
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Queen Bee Bakery owner Kerry Queen (center) and employees Jody Barber and Cole Haller show off some of the store's wares. The bakery was awarded a business incentive grant from the city of Mount Holly at last week's council meeting. decide to set up shop in Mount Holly? “I’ve lived here all my life,” Kerry said. “We looked at other places like Denver, Gastonia, or Belmont, but I wanted to stay in my hometown. Business has been very good. The community has been very supportive. There are a lot of nice people in Mount Holly and I’m also thankful to have great employees.” As for the work that the grant money will pay for, Queen says the plan is to have the HVAC and cabinetry built offsite and brought over for installation on the days the bakery is normally closed. “We hope to be done by mid to late February,” she said.
McGlohon honored for years of service
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Recently retired Gaston County Schools superintendent Reeves McGlohon was honored at last week's Mount Holly council meeting with a proclamation and key to the city. Seen with McGlohon are Mayor Bryan Hough, wife Peggy McGlohon and granddaughter Elizabeth Lopez.
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John Kimbrell has resigned as president and chief executive of the Gaston Regional Chamber effective February 21, 2014, to become Executive Vice President of the Greater Greenville, SC ChamJohn Kimbrell ber of Commerce. “The board is thankful for the hard work John has done on behalf of the Chamber and Gaston County. Through John’s depth of Chamber knowledge in strategic planning, programs, finance and membership, the Gaston Regional Chamber has thrived and grown to be a stronger organization both in terms of its relevancy in the community but also in it’s own fiscal health. We wish him the very best in this new opportunity.” stated 2013 Board Chairman, Joel Long. “Four years ago I came to Gaston County full of energy and many new ideas to build on the positive momentum of the Chamber. I am proud of the work that we accomplished together and am excited about what
the future holds not only for the Chamber but the entire Gaston community.” Stated Kimbrell. Kimbrell assumed the presidency of the Gaston Chamber in February 2010 following the departure of Elyse Cochrane, who Alison Cookson left to become director of economic development for the Dalton-Whitfield Chamber of Commerce. The Executive Committee has appointed Alison Cookson, Senior Vice President as the Interim President. “Not only does Alison possess the skills and knowledge of the Chamber she is also well connected to the business community and has a great relationship with the entire staff of the Chamber.” stated Rick Houser, 2014 board chairman of the Gaston Regional Chamber. A search committee will soon be appointed by the Chamber board to begin the process of hiring the next president.
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014
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Urgent Care underway Construction is going at a furious pace on CaroMont Health's new urgent care facility on NC27 in Mount Holly. Site work is ongoing. Foundation work has begun, with anticipated opening in the spring of 2015. Photo by Alan Hodge
Wilbert plastic services achieves aerospace cert. Wilbert plastic services, headquartered in Belmont, will add a new industry to its production capabilities in 2014, announced President and CEO Greg Botner. With the issuance of the AS9100C aerospace certification, Wilbert plastic services will soon create heavy gauge plastic thermoform parts for this specialized industry, increasing its client base in the Carolinas and across North America. AS9100 was instituted by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) in 1999. AS9100C, the third revision of an international quality management standard for the aerospace industry, is a certification under the ISO9001 series that demonstrates a manufacturers’ ability to meet various regulatory requirements, including legal and safety standards. The certification improves customer trust and satisfaction while ensuring reliability per the manufacture of aerospace components. “The AS9100C expands our manufacturing capabilities within the plastics industry,� said Botner. “It also offers aerospace customers a new option, one with more than 50 years of plastics experience, to choose when considering plastic products. We’re ready to explore these avenues in the year ahead and move into this industry.�
Wilbert plastic services acquired the AS9100C for aerospace in the fall of 2013. The certification was specifically awarded to the Belmont, N.C. location. Added Botner, “This facility allows for the high-quality production of aerospace components or products and is strategically located to offer a wide variety of thermoform products to the industry. We’re eager to demonstrate our capabilities.� The manufacturer also holds the ISO9001 certification in addition to ISO14001 and TS16949. The Belmont facility, at 125,000 square feet, provides heavy gauge thermoform products. Industries utilizing these services include automotive, consumer goods, heavy truck, appliances, agricultural and industrial. Wilbert plastic services and its employees give back to the communities in which they are located. Belmontarea volunteer projects have included Second Harvest Food Bank, “Grounds Cleanup and Beautification Program� for Belmont Elementary School, Holy Angels, Catherine’s House, the MDA Lockup of Gaston County and collecting Christmas toys and monetary donations for Belmont Community Organization and S.O.C.K.S ministries.
CRAMERTON COFFEE AND CONVERSATION – Businesses in Cramerton were invited to a Coffee & Conversation hosted by the Montcross Area Chamber FORWARD TOGETHER program. Participants heard a presentation by Cramerton Town Manager Michael Peoples on the Dawson Bridge construction project, scheduled for completion in April, on the next phase of the Goat Island development plan, which will include a bridge from the Town Center to the island, and on other major development projects under way and being planned in Cramerton. Refreshments were provided by Floyd & Blackies of Cramerton. Some of the participants, shown here, are seated from the left, Cramerton Planning Director Kevin Krouse, Eddie Lunsford of Bank of the Ozarks, Chamber Vice President of Business Services Teresa Rankin, Peter Cassidy of Carolinas Rehabilitation - Mount Holly, and Cramerton Mayor Pro-Tem Will Cauthen. Standing, from the left, are Winson Lou and Linda Zhao of Asian Garden restaurant, Cramerton Chief of Police Greg Ratchford, Kathleen Hover of Center Street Tavern, Garrett Barwick and Heath Jenkins of the Town of Stanley, Billy Walkowiak of Pack Brothers Collision Center and Cramerton Town Manager Michael Peoples.
School of Exellence applications The James S. Forrester Commissioners’ School of Excellence (CSE) is accepting applications for the summer enrichment program. The application submission window opens January 27, 2014 – each high school determines its application deadline. CSE is a unique, two-week summer residential learning experience for rising tenth graders in Gaston County. This year’s program will be held June 15-27 at Belmont Abbey College. The goal of CSE is to provide students an opportunity to focus on leadership and thus prepare them to assume immediate roles as high school leaders and future
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Pie Day set for January 24 The 19th Annual Extension and Community Association (ECA) Pie Day Event will be held Friday, January 24, 11:30am-1:30pm at the Lucile Tatum Center, 959 Osceola St., Gastonia. Take part for a taste of freshly made pies - meat, vegetable, dessert, and reduced-calorie varieties. Enjoy wonderful food, while supporting a great community organization. Fee is five dollars and includes samples of pies, beverages, and recipe booklet. To register or for more information: Pam Bryson at 704.865.3291 or pbryson@co.gaston.nc.us. Registration preferred (due to limited seating), but walk-ins welcome. Program proudly sponsored by NC Cooperative Extension.
LUCKETT: CaroMont CEO address MH council
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BRIDGE: work on target From page 1A be set in a week or two.� Work on the bridge has meant that people trying to get to the new Stuart Cramer High have had to take a detour via Wilkinson Blvd. However, since the school opened last August with just ninth and 10th grade students, none of whom drive their own cars, traffic has been lighter than it normally would have. Merchants in downtown Cramerton have also felt a pinch because with the work going on there has been no direct connection between the downtown area and Eagle Road to Belmont. To try and relieve congestion that the detour caused, lanes at Wilkinson Blvd. and Cramerton Road were reconfigured.
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NCDOT inspector/transportation tech Nick Cole was looking over some plans at the new Cramerton bridge construction site last week. Cole says the project has been challenging but is moving ahead nicely.
TRULIANT: reopens after renovation From page 1A
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CaroMont Health CEO Doug Luckett made a visit to the Mount Holly city council meeting last week and gave officials a rundown on what his company was doing in the community. One project is the new urgent care facility CaroMont is building across NC27 from city hall. From page 1A leaders and policy makers.� Health care costs are horrific, but Luckett told the council that CaroMont is tightening its belt without sacrificing quality. “We estimate $3.5 million in FY2014 cost savings,� he said. “In FY2013 we had $4.9 million in actual cost savings.� Finally, Luckett addressed the issue of a possible sale of CaroMont to another health care system. One suitor being what he called “our friends to the
east�. “We thought about it,� he said. “But it is a bad idea. We could lose centralized services, 300-550 jobs, and loss of local autonomy.� After it was all said and done, Mayor Bryan Hough and the council seemed impressed with Luckett’s talk. “We’ve never had the head of a hospital visit us before,� Hough said. “It’s been a tremendous honor.� Luckett says he wants to hear from folks about how CaroMont is doing. He’s on Twitter @DougLuckett or CaroMontHealth.org.
staff. “Everyone pulled together as a team,� she declared. The remodeled branch office has a clean, modern, inviting look with lots of sunshine coming in through the large windows that look out on Main Street. “We are very excited to be home again in our restored location to service our member-owners,� said Kane. “We would like to sincerely thank all our members for their patience and understanding during this transition, and the town of McAdenville and Pharr Yarns for all their help over these last few months. “We could not have continued to serve our members during this transition without their support.� Montcross Area Chamber President Ted Hall was at the event and gave Truliant a thumbs up.
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At Truliant Federal Credit Union's grand reopening event last week in McAdenville, the firm presented a check to the McAdenville Foundation Inc. to assist the town with its special events and projects. Pictured with the check are Member Financial Center Manager Tammy Kane, Pharr Yarns CEO Bill Carstarpehn, and Truliant CEO Todd Hall. “Truliant is one of our best members,� he said. Another aspect of the reopening event was the presentation of a $1,000 check to
The McAdenville Foundation, Inc. The check was presented to Bill Carstarphen, Pharr Yarns CEO by Hall and Kane.
“Truliant is truly benevolent,� Carstarphen said. Truliant has been at its McAdenville location for 26 years.
He was born March 2, 1949 to the late Marvin Grey and Margaret Elizabeth Abernathy Overcash. Memorial service was January 17, at Community Baptist Church in Dallas. Burial was private.
Church prior to the 7:00pm Celebration of Life service with Pastor Mat Seagle and Rev. J.D. Simmons officiating. Interment will be private.
WAR: over coal ash back on From page 1A Holleman, senior attorney at the Southern Environmental Law Center. “Local groups from around the state have come together to help ensure that the state and Duke Energy take meaningful action to clean up Duke’s illegal coal ash pollution across North Carolina.� Duke Energy wasted little time firing back, defending its coal ash policies. “These special interest groups rely on emotion, not facts, to advance their mission to phase out coal,� said Duke spokesperson Erin Culbert. “They will not be satisfied with anything less than a complete excavation of ash from our sites—no matter what cost to customers or community impact it represents. We are
steadfast that Duke Energy customers should not bear the cost burden of these groups’ fundraising campaigns. We will rely on science to close ash basins in a way that protects groundwater long-term and is prudent for customers and plant neighbors. Lakes and rivers near our operating and retired coal plants remain well protected, and we monitor groundwater routinely to ensure neighbors are safe. We have no indication of any off-site groundwater impacts across the state that would pose a health concern for neighbors. If we did, we would take steps to resolve it.� Recent tests of four private wells near Allen Steam Station revealed no pollution from coal ash.
■OBITUARIES James “Bob� Carter GASTONIAJames Robert “Bob� Carter, 74, died January 17, following an extended illness. Bob was a native of Gaston County, born December 16, 1939 to the late Fred T. and Selma Warren Carter. The family received friends Monday, January 20 at Fraley Memorial Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life Service followed with Dr. Warner Doles officiating. Interment was in Gaston Memorial Park in the Dogwood Section James “Butch� Mitchell BELMONT - James Ray “Butch� Mitchell, Jr. of Bel-
mont, NC, passed away on January 16, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Butch was a native of Cleveland County, born January 9, 1954 to the late James Ray Mitchell, Sr and Eleanor Cash Mitchell. The family received friends from Saturday, January 18, and a celebration of life service was Sunday, January 19, at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home Interment was private. Richard Overcash CHERRYVILLERichard Grey Overcash, 64, passed away Tuesday, January 14, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.
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James “Jim� Simmons MT. HOLLY- James “Jim� Twain Simmons, 72, 244 Shadowbrook Road, Mt. Holly passed away Friday, January 17, 2014, at his residence. Jim was a native of Surry County, NC born May 22, 1941 to the late Dewey Roosevelt “Bill� Simmons and Betty Mears Simmons. The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 6:30pm Wednesday, January 22, at Community Baptist
Carl Lee Stone MOUNT HOLLY- Carl Lee Stone Sr., 79, 608 Tuckaseege Road, passed away on Monday, January 13. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Eugene and Flora Woods Stone. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mr. Stone was held Wednesday, January 15, at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery in Mount Holly with Rev. Jason Marlowe officiating. The family received friends immediately following the service.
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South Point wrestling results South Point High wrestlers took on and defeated their grappling opponents from Providence Day on January 7. Results: South Point 44, Providence Day 36 106: Michael Auten (SP) p. Andrew Ludwick 0:33. 113: Tyler Grigg (SP) tech. fall Scott Joyner 0:00 15-0. 120: Arthur Linne (PD) p. Adam Nguyen 1:36. 126: Gil Gerber (PD) p. Marcas Sox 1:10. 132: Tyler Davis (SP) dec. Cameron Pashoian 9-2. 138: Tanner Love (PD) p. Luke Karagias 2:26. 145: Christian Stephens (SP) p. Joe Eiselt 4:40. 152: Noah Calhoun (SP) p. Cam Love 3:00. 160: Kyle Asher (PD) forf. 170: Connor Owensby (SP) p. Christian Sabert 4:37. 182: Michael Hayes (SP) p. Bryson Spivock 1:58. 195: Aaron Lipsitz (PD) forf. 220: Isaiah Carter (SP) forf. 285: Chike Ekwonu (PD) p. Barry Alverson 1:57.
South Point sweeps the Storm By John Wilson John.bannernews@gmail.com
No pun intended, but for the 2013-2014 season the Cramer High basketball program will have to weather the storm. To get its program off the ground the Stormdecided to play a varsity schedule right out of the chute. However, when the school opened they only started out with a freshman and sophomore class. That means the men’s and ladies’ varsity basketball teams are made up of underclassmen, many of which never played together until this year. Against the South Point Red Raiders the Cramer men put up a good fight but just didn’t have enough weapons to battle their new rivals. South Point beat the Storm 65-26. South Point head coach Kody Kubbs appreciates what the Storm players and coaches are having to deal with. “It’s a tough year for them,� Kubbs said. “They got thrown into the mix. They are playing freshman and sophomores on varsity.� For South Point the game went well. Diontrea “Goo� King was all over the court. The Big South Conference’s leader in steals had 15 points and six steals for the Red Raiders. Also having a big night
was Clay Julen. Julen put up eight points for South Point. The 6’1� guard/forward also came away with nine rebounds. Kubbs had no complaints about his team’s production. “We played well,� Kubbs said. “Our offense came off of our defense.� The score may not have reflected the sportsmanship that was evident in the game. Coach Kubbs made an effort not to slam Cramer’s new program. “We went with a lot of sophomores,� Kubbs said. “We gave people who don’t play as much more playing time.� On the ladies’ side of things the results were about the same. The Lady Red Raiders beat the Lady Storm 72-42. Garnering top scoring honors for South Point was Haley Stewart. Stewart put up 19 points on the night. South Points other top scores were Chrissy White who had 15 points and Alli Jackson who put up nine points of her own. On the Cramer side Jordan Bryant had an impressive 16 points on the night. Things will get better for Cramer. This year’s players will gain an incredible amount of experience. That will make them better. But for now the Storm players will need to play tough, stick together and batten down the hatches.
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Two OT games: South Point wins first, drops second By John Wilson John.bannernews@gmail.com
The South Point men’s basketball team had two big back to back overtime games. One ended in victory. The other in a bitter loss. In the first match up the Red Raiders played tough defense and that proved to be the deciding factor as South Point increased its winning streak by pulling off an exciting overtime win over Lake Norman Charter 55 to 49. Coach Kody Kubbs thought the Red Raiders played inspired basketball in taking the win against Lake Norman. “It was an exciting game,� Kubbs said. “Lake Norman was tied for second in our conference. It was a huge win.� The Red Raiders struggled offensively but made up for it with a tenacious hard-nosed defensive effort. The South Point defense harried the Knights shooters frequently and often. That effort paid off. “We played very good team defense,� Kubbs said. “We forced a lot of bad shots. That kept us in the game.� At the end of regulation the score was tied up 55-55. That’s when the South Point offense kicked in. The Red Raiders outpaced the Knights and were able to pull out of reach. “We went on a 10-4 run in overtime.� Kubbs said. That run proved to be all the Red Raiders needed to pull out the win. Kubbs credited Deonte Gaston and Brandon Reeves as the top Red Raiders offensive performers. “Tanner Muse was our top rebounder,� Kubbs
Deonte Gaston makes a drive around the outside for the Red Raiders. File photo/Bill Ward
added. As inspiring as the Lake Norman game was the North Gaston came was anything but. The Red Raiders lost that matchup in overtime 67-64. Coach Kubbs was disappointed in how South Point looked. “It was a tough loss,� Kubbs said. “We just didn’t play well.� In the first half the Red
Mount Holly Parks and Recreation has a variety of activities scheduled for the coming weeks.
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Zumba classes are held Tuesday & Thursday evenings at the Mount Holly Municipal Complex. The class goes from 6:30-7:30pm, and the charge is $5/class. For more information on the class please contact the instructor at zumbamas17@gmail.com.
Jujitsu class is held Wednesday evenings at the Old Gym on Hawthorne Street. Classes are available for children and adults. For more information on the class check out the website www.torakenbujitsu.com.
Yoga classes are held Wednesday evenings at the Tuckaseege Community Center. The class goes from 6:307:30pm, and the charge is $5/class. For
Bricks 4 Kidz will be having a class for children ages 6-11 at the Mount Holly Municipal Complex beginning on February 20. The class will be held on Thursday evenings from 630-
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against the Wildcats. “We didn’t play well together,� Kubbs said. “We weren’t aggressive.� In the end the Wildcats pulled off the win and ended South Point’s winning streak. The Red Raiders are now 4-10 on the year. They are 2-4 in Big South Conference play. Up next is a match up against the Cramer Storm.
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Raiders were looking good. They went on a 16-3 tear before the break. When they came out of the locker room South Point just didn’t seem to have much left. “We came out flat,� Kubbs said. “They chipped away at the lead. We didn’t have much fight in us.� Against Lake Norman the Red Raiders played inspired team defense. Coach Kubbs didn’t see that effort
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■SCHOOLS Area students named to Dean’s List BOB JONES UNIV.– Jessica Hargett, a Senior English Education major of Belmont, was among approximately 1,450 Bob Jones University students who were named to the Fall 2013 Dean's List. NORTH GREENVILLE UNIV. – has recognized Gavin Ryan Glover from Belmont, NC for his academic accomplishments by naming him to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester. WOFFORD COLLEGE – Dr. David S. Wood, provost of Wofford College, has announced local Dean's List students for the Fall 2013 semester, including: Garrett Franklin Heath from Gastonia; Andrea Maria Liberatore from Belmont; Katherine Chase Moore from Gastonia; Dana Ashley Nobles from Belmont; Mary Katherine Soderstrom from Cramerton.
Theatre and language come together for Yelton When he attended Providence Day School’s bilingual play “Un Amor OlĂmpicoâ€? last spring, Gaston Day School student Porter Yelton had no idea that he would leave the theatre knowing that he wanted to write two one-act plays in Spanish for his senior project. However, as he observed the unique blend of theatre and language appreciation unfold, he discovered that he wanted his school to have a production of the same category and merit. From the moment he entered Spanish 1 in eighth grade, the language has been a passion of his—a passion not unfamiliar to Gaston Day students. Therefore, at the tail end of his junior year, he decided to embark early on the very ambitious and unprecedented senior project. For two weeks during the summer while most of his classmates enjoyed the sun and taking spur-of-the-moment trips to the beach, Yelton sat in his room drafting what would become the scripts for one-acts. With help from his Spanish teacher and a friend who is a native speaker, his summer
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Gaston Day School student actors Nana Boateng, Laura Gaddis, and Mason Farmer perform in Porter Yelton's Spanish-language play.
ended with the completion of two refined plays. The next task was finding people to actually carry out his ideas. Yelton was overwhelmed with the enthusiasm from his peers and within one week he had developed a cast list comprised of sophomores, juniors, and seniors. All the students had at least taken two years of Spanish instruction and were eager to put their
skills to work. Despite the activity not garnering the cast any sort of extra credit or community service, each member has stepped up and learned his or her lines and attended every rehearsal possible. The positive attitude encompassing the entire project has completely exceeded Yelton's expectations, and it is his hope that such fervor will make his dream a re-
ality: that Spanish play writing and producing will become a legacy project at Gaston Day. Both one acts—“La Cajita Azul� (“The Little Blue Box,� drama) and “Estudiantes Atrapados� (“Trapped Students,� comedy)—will be performed on Saturday, January 18th at 7:00 pm at Gaston Day School’s Pamela Kimbrell Warlick Visual and Performing Arts Center. English subtitles will be displayed for the entirety of the production so that people with absolutely no Spanish background can still understand what exactly is happening. Admission will be free of charge, and any donations made will be given to local Latin American charities. Although combining his three loves—theatre, Spanish, and writing—has felt arduous at times, Yelton says it has been a challenge he is glad he decided to take. It is his hope that his efforts, as well as the hard work of thecast members, will generate a unique enthusiasm for the Spanish language in the Gastonia area.
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GDS students in art show Students from Gaston Day School will have art in the North Carolina National Art Honor Society 2014 Traveling Student Art Show. Student artists whose work will be displayed include: John CarstarphenBelmont- parents- Carol and Bill Carstarphen; Lida Hixson- Belmont- Anne and Tad Hixson; Claire LamadridBelmontDrs. Lucas Lamadrid and Beth Kreitzer; Christopher Sutton-Gastonia- Erica Pruitt and Jimmy Sutton Exhibit dates and places include: Jan 13-31 NCCAT Ocracoke; Feb 10-28 NCCAT Cullowhee; March 10-28 UNC Pembroke; April 7-25 Mint Museum, Charlotte. The NC NAHS Traveling Exhibit is up at its first venue, the NCCAT Gallery in Cullowhee. Check out the exhibit at https://www.facebook.com/nccat.org
Gaston County Schools new superintendent Jeff Booker visited Allison Wells' second grade class at Springfield Elementary School in Stanley. Booker replaces former superintendent Reeves McGlohon who retired on December 31.
Belmont Middle School news Gaston County Schools new superintendent Jeff Booker visited Allison Wells' second grade class at Springfield Elementary School in Stanley.
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The Belmont Middle School annual BBQ sale will be Thursday, January 30, 2014. The cost is $7.00 per plate and each plate will include Kyle Fletcher's BBQ, 2 buns, slaw, baked beans, chips and dessert. We will deliver orders of 10 or more plates between 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Please contact the school office for more information. 704825-9619
dents who made All County Band- Cate Johnson, Sarah Neil, Gracie Wright, Taylor Harkey, Carmen Shore, Jasmine White, Jacob Smith, Jared Hawkins, Gracie Smith, Kevey Gamble, Mary Grace Biggerstaff, Elise Gray, Seline Pons, Kyra Howard, Sophia DeMark, Brooke White, Jessica Helton, Kristen Fletcher, Band Director Carrie Lineberger.
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Congratulations to the following BMS chorus students who auditioned and participated in the 2013 NC Honors Chorus in Winston Salem in November- Karson Setzer, Maddie Waugh, Chorus Director - Katie Carpenter.
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Belmont Middle School chorus, director Katie Carpenter, collaborated with the Belmont Central Ringers, director Mrs. Belli, and the South Point Chamber Choir, director Mrs. Glover, to present a community winter chorus concert on December 12 at South Point High School. Belmont Middle School Beta Club collected 1,644 cans for the Belmont Community Organization. Belmont Middle School media specialist Linda Cathcart and students collected and donated over 100 gently used books to the teen room at the Gastonia Battered Women's Shelter.
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Benefit for Rushing set for February 8 A barbecue and other events to benefit breast cancer patient Rachel Rushing will be held by the CBA on Feb. 8 at Homestead Lodge, 267 Stowe Rd., Gastonia starting with a yard sale at 8am. Spots are available for $10 each, you supply table. A speaker from ther Susan G. Komen Foundation will deliver an address at 2pm. Barbecue plates at noon for $7, DJ Buddy Love will be on hand with tunes. Door prize 50/50 raffle. To donate yard sale items or for other information contact: Billy Orrell at 704-771-5167; Rhonda Ham at 704-861-2391; Tony's Bar at 704-398-2547; Paulette Lawing at 704-812-1242.
Miss Mount Holly Pageant Jan. 25 The 2014 Miss Mount Holly Pageant will be held Saturday, January 25 at East Gaston High School located at 1744 Lane Road, Mt. Holly. Miss Mount Holly is an official preliminary to Miss North Carolina Pageant and Miss America Pageant. This pageant is open to young women between the ages of 17 and 24 who live, go to school, or work full time in Gaston, Mecklenburg, Lincoln, Cleveland, Union, Cabarrus, and Catawba counties. The pageant consists of four categories: personal interview, swimsuit, talent and evening gown. Among other prizes the young lady chosen as Miss Mount Holly 2014 will be awarded a $1,000.00 Education Scholarship. No entry fee. The Miss Mount Holly’s Outstanding Teen Pageant is an official preliminary to Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Pageant, and is open to young women ages 13 to 16 who live in any of the 100 counties in North Carolina. Entry fee $125.00
Both Miss and Outstanding Teen will represent this organization as they travel promoting their own personal platform, as well as, The Children’s Miracle Network. There will also be a Carolina Princess Program, each contestant will crown a young lady ages 6 to 12 years old. This is a mentoring program; this is not a competition, only participation. The fee is $60.00. The girls will have a pizza party and be crowned on stage during the evening gown portion of the Miss Mount Holly pageant. Applications for the Outstanding Little Miss pageant, ages 3-13, taken until Jan 24. Email for paperwork. To learn more about this pageant, please contact Debbie McCaleb – Executive Director Office: (980) 833-1562 Cell: (704.574.0821) missmounthollypageant@yahoo. com. Follow us on Facebook – missmounthollypageant.
MH Historical Society meeting Jan. 28 The Mount Holly Historical Society’s January 28th meeting program will be “Battle of Kings Mountain with Emphasis on Gaston & Lincoln Counties� presented by Mike Baxter, history professor at Central Piedmont Community College. Mr. Baxter is a favorite instructor at CPCC and is known to
make history come alive in his presentations, both in the classroom and elsewhere. Meetings begin at 7PM and are held at the MHHS headquarters located at 131 S. Main Street, Mount Holly. Monthly meetings are free and open to MHHS members and the general public.
You can nominate an outstanding volunteer Every day, North Carolina senior volunteers generously give their time and service to help others. Now here’s your chance to give back by nominating a deserving older adult in your community for his or her outstanding service through the Salute to Senior ServiceŽ program. Salute to Senior Service recognizes the invaluable contributions of adults age 65 and older who give at least 15 hours a month of volunteer service to their favorite causes. Members of the community are asked to nominate and vote for these everyday heroes between now and March 1, 2014, at SalutetoSeniorService.com. State winners will be determined by popular vote. A panel of senior care experts will then select a national Salute to Senior Service winner from among the state honorees. Home Instead, Inc. will donate $500 to each of the state winners’ designated and approved nonprofit organizations, and their personal stories will be shared online on
the Salute to Senior Service Wall of Fame. In addition, $5,000 will be donated to the national winner’s designated and approved nonprofit charity. To complete and submit an online nomination form for a senior age 65 or older who volunteers at least 15 hours a month, and to view the contest’s official rules, visit SalutetoSeniorService.com. Completed nomination forms can alternatively be mailed to Salute to Senior Service, P.O. Box 285, Bellevue, NE 68005. For more information about Salute to Senior Service or the Home Instead Senior Care network’s services, call your local Home Instead Senior Care at 704-864-5500.
Dreher, Hinton honored by GC3 Gaston County MLK Unity Award to Honored Angela Dreher and Rev. Dr. Benjamin Hinton The Gaston Clergy & Citizens Coalition (GC3), an initiative of Gaston Together, celebrated the tenth anniversary of their Gaston County MLK Unity Awards on Monday, January 20th at 10:30am at the MLK Plaza. The Plaza is located on the corner of Marietta St. and Long Ave. in downtown Gastonia. This year’s event will honor Angela Dreher and the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Hinton. The Gaston County MLK Unity Award was established in 2004 by the GC3. The award recognizes current or former Gaston County citizens who have performed exemplary community service to help build bridges of unity across lines of race, class, gender, faith and/or municipalities within our county. Names of the honorees are engraved on the MLK Monument located at the Plaza. A native of Gastonia and educated in Gaston County schools, Angela became an advocate for the homeless, hungry and under-served as a young adult. She personally built relationships with the homeless as a part of her involvement in Highland community restoration due to her concern for the neighborhood where she grew up. In 2000, when the Gastonia
The 2014 Board of Directors for the Mount Holly Community Development Foundation (MHCDF) held their first meeting last week. After introductions, the Board got right to work, discussing each committee of the MHCDF, its history and goals for 2014. Each Director then chose a committee to serve on throughout 2014. The focus this year will continue to be: Funding the development and promotion of greenways, trails, and neighborhood connections; promoting community image through beautification projects and signage; promoting downtown Mount Holly as the business, cultural and social center of our region through events and downtown revitalization. Those serving this year: 2014 Executive Board: Lauren Shoemaker, Chair; Cindy Michael, Vice Chair; Angela Autovino, Secretary; Donna Ledoux, Treasurer; Robbie Elting, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer. Board of Directors: Lee Beatty, Sue Camacho, Jacob Farnham, Jefferson Fortner Shannon Gowen, David Hamrick, John Haney, Carolyn Helms, Brooke Lopez, Bob Mageau, Rick “Merc� Morris. Executive Director: Wendy Foster. Shoemaker introduced as 2014 Chair
lege in Jackson, Fla. (2010). He is a Certified Life Coach (2012.) His community service work is extensive including service on the Boards of Directors of the Gaston County United Way, Gaston Together and CaroMont Regional Medical Center Spiritual/Pastoral Care CPE Program. He is the Co-Chairman of the Gaston Clergy & Citizens Coalition and the Gaston County Missionary Baptist Association. Described as a modern day Moses, Dr. Hinton has served as the senior pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Gastonia, N.C. since March 1991, where he has led his congregation to grow, serve and set examples of Christian love throughout the community. The presentation of the awards were part of the annual event designed by the GC3 to recognize the dream of Dr. King for all races. The GC3 is a countywide, non-denominational ministerial association formed in the late 1990’s by Gaston Together. The GC3 meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 9:00am at CAroMont Regional Medical CenterGaston. For more information, please call Gaston Together (704-867-9869.)
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Front row, left to right: Rick "Merc" Morris, Brooke Lopez, Carolyn Helms, Jake Farnham, Donna Ledoux, Lee Beatty, Angela Autovino and Cindy Michael. Back row, left to right: Shannon Gowen, Lauren Shoemaker, Robbie Elting, Bob Mageau, and Sue Camacho. nity Development Foundation has introduced Lauren Shoemaker, who is entering her fourth year as Chair of the Foundation. Lauren grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA. After graduating from Penn State University with a degree in Microbiology, she moved to NC in 2003 to work for the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a Molecular Biologist. Lauren met her husband, Jason Shoemaker, in Gastonia and they were married in 2006. The couple has a daughter, Virginia, who was born in 2010. After a career shift, Lauren is now a Pesticide Residue Chemist for USDA. In addition to serving on the Foundation, Lauren is also active with the Gaston County Jaycees as
a part of the organization," says Lauren. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys playing with her daughter, reading, running and cooking.
Shoemaker well as the NC Jaycees. Lauren was awarded the 2013 Distinguished Service Award from the Gaston County Jaycees. "I work with all the committees in the Mount Holly Community Development Foundation. I really enjoy being a part of the foundation and feel that I can really make an impact in the community by being
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quire the upstairs of their facility to establish the f i r s t homeHinton less day shelter. The shelter now includes computers, sleeping cots, washing machines, clothes closet and a resource center to assist homeless individuals in becoming self-sufficient and employable. Dr. Hinton, a native of Hamilton, Georgia and a 1981 graduate of Harris County High School, has prepared himself professionally and theologically for success as a leader. He has an Associate Degree from Truett-McConnell College in Cleveland, GA (1983), a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from Piedmont College in Demorest, Georgia (1985), a Master of Divinity Degree from the Morehouse School of Religion and the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, GA. (1988). Dr. Hinton also earned his Doctor of Ministry Degree from the I.T.C. (1994). He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Saint Thomas Christian Col-
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 8th day of January as Executor of the Estate of Elizabeth Wilson Maier, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Harold James Maier, Jr., Executor on or before the 8th day of April, 2014, or this no-
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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION OF ORDER OF THE MOUNT HOLLY HOUSING CODE OFFICIAL State of North Carolina, City of Mount Holly Planning and Zoning Department Gaston County, Code Enforcement R e : 106 Price Street, Mt. Holly, NC 28120 TO: DAVID DARRELL CAGLE aka DAVID DERRELL CAGLE, BOBBY DEAN CAGLE, deceased, ESTATE OF BOBBY DEAN CAGLE, and/or HEIRS OF BOBBY DEAN CAGLE, property owners, including all assignees, heirs at law and devisees of Bobby Dean Cagle, known and unknown, including but not limited to: SCARLETT FUNDERBURK, together with all other creditors and lienholders, regardless of how or though whom they claim and any and all person claiming an interest in the Estate of Bobby Dean Cagle TAKE NOTICE that following a hearing regarding the condition of structure located at 106 Price Street, Mt. Holly, NC 28120 the following Order was issued from the Housing Code Official of Mount Holly: The undersigned Housing Code Official of the City of Mount Holly, pursuant to law, conducted a hearing at the time and placed stated in the Complaint and Notice posted on the property. The evidence was carefully analyzed and considered by the undersigned. In addition to evidence presented, the undersigned personally inspected the structure described above, and such inspection and examination has been considered, along with other evidence offered at this hearing. Upon the record and all of the evidence offered, the undersigned Housing Code Official does hereby find the following facts: 1. The above named owner and parties in interest with respect to the structure located at the place specified above were duly served as required by law with written Complaint and Notice of Hearing which set forth in the Complaint that structure located at the above address is hazardous to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Mount Holly, North Carolina and in violation of Section 9, Minimum Housing Code, of the City of Mount Holly and North Carolina General Statutes 160A-426 through 160A432 Unsafe Buildings, and the particulars
thereof, and fixed a time and place for a hearing upon the complaint as provided by law. 2. The vacant/abandoned structure described above violated the Minimum Housing Code of the City of Mount Holly, by reason of the following conditions found to exist in and about the structure: See Code Violations List Attached to Notice of Hearing dated October 2, 2013 3. Due to these conditions, the vacant/abandoned structure described above is found to be hazardous to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Mount Holly, North Carolina, and in violation of Section 9 of the Minimum Housing Code of the City of Mount Holly, North Carolina and North Carolina General Statutes 160A-426 through 160A432. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the owners of the structure named above are required to bring such structures and the premises into compliance with the Minimum Housing Code of the City of Mount Holly, North Carolina by either: 1. Securing a building permit and repair all defects/violations listed in the Complaint/Notice of Hearing dated October 2, 2013 by no later than February 22, 2014; or 2. Demolish this substandard dilapidated structure and clear the entire lot of all resulting debris by no later than February 22, 2014. Failure to comply with this Order may result in an Ordinance by the Mount Holly City Council requiring the demolition of the structure and a lien will placed against the real property for the cost of such demolition. Further information as to this matter may be obtained by contacting me at 704951-3009. Sincerely, Brian DuPont, CZO, MPA Planning & Development This the 22nd day of January, 2014. Kemp A. Michael Attorney for the City of Mount Holly Michael, Lopez, & Anders, PLLC 124 W. Catawba Ave., Mt. Holly, NC 28120 704-827-5897 BN10558 (1/22/2014)
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Mini Snowman Cheese Ball Make this fun and tasty winter snack using fresh veggies for the finishing touches.
I’m puzzled, Dr. Cicle. What are cold fronts and warm fronts?
Good question, Paula! Cold fronts and warm fronts are something meteorologists – scientists who study the weather – watch to make predictions about the weather.
Oh no! A cold wind blew my display about weather fronts all apart! Luckily, I numbered each sentence. Do the math problem on each piece. Then use the answers to put the sentences in order from the smallest number to the largest.
Here’s how meteorologists show a cold front on a map.
Standards Link: Earth Science: Students understand how to read a weather map.
This is how they show a warm front.
The cold front looks like icicles on a string!
1. Mix together: • One 8-oz package of cream cheese, softened at room temperature • 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
2. Divide Divide the mixture into two parts and mold each into a small ball.
3. Roll & Chill
Standards Link: Number Sense: Students compute sums and differences, order numbers from least to greatest.
Roll each ball in grated Parmesan cheese and refrigerate until firm, at least four hours.
4. Stack ’em Up!
Look at the two weather puzzles. Which town is most likely to have stormy weather? Use the cold front and warm front symbols to help you predict. Standards Link: Earth Science: Students understand that weather can be observed and predicted; different conditions affect different results.
Chill out while you find the two identical snowmen.
Standards Link: Visual discrimination.
WEATHER FRONTS SYMBOLS CONDENSES STORMS SNOWMEN WARM WATCH MOISTURE CHILL COLD MASS LAST LONG PREDICT
Search through the newspaper for the following numbers: • Numbers divisible by 2 • Numbers divisible by 3 • Numbers divisible by 5 Standards Link: Number Sense: Students know rules of divisibility.
Find the words in the puzzle, then in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities. E R U T S I O M S P
• eyes and buttons: raisins or nuts • hat: stack some crackers (use cheese as glue) • scarf: green onion, carrot or radish shavings • mouth: red pepper Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.
T L A L M O R F S E O M O R L E O G N D R C A B H D N W E I M W T T M O T A D C S P A M L Y S T N T N E M W O N S C O N W T S A L L I H C S Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognizing identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.
This week’s word:
PREDICT The verb predict means to figure out and tell beforehand. Jeff was able to predict the outcome of the game by reviewing the statistics. Try to use the word predict in a sentence today when talking with your friends and family members.
It was so cold that…
Look through the newspaper for three people and/or companies who need to watch the weather to make decisions. For example, outdoor games can be canceled if the weather is bad. Tell how the weather can affect each of the weather watchers you selected.
Finish this story. ANSWER: Freeze a Jolly Good Fellow.
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Standards Link: Earth Science: Students know the effects of changes in the weather.
Stack the two “snowballs” and decorate like a snowman. Ideas: