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Traywick named Belmont Citizen on the Year The Belmont Historical Society announces the 2013 Belmont Citizen of the Year. This year’s honoree is Mr. Howard Franklin Traywick, a native of Belmont. He is married to Sharon Cline, father of two children and has four grandchildren. He worked in drafting and design during his career. He is an active member of Park Street United Methodist Church, and has served on several community nonprofits boards. This year’s banquet will be held on Tuesday, March 25 at Park Street United Methodist Church Family Life Center at 7:00pm. Sponsors for the event are
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Belmont Federal Savings & Loan Association and South Point Pet Hospital. Tickets are $20.00 and will be available at the Belmont Historical Society (704-825-4848) and the Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce office. You may also contact Elizabeth Atterberry, Chair of the event (704-8258152). Students from South Point High School who attended the American Legion Boys and Girls State will be recognized along with the American Legion’s MVP. Plan to attend and support the Belmont Historical Society on this very special evening.
Annual ‘Men Who Cook’ set for March 16 On Sunday, March 16, over fifty of Gaston County’s finest male “chefs� will gather at the Mt. Holly Citizens Center for the 18th annual “Men Who Cook� event. For almost two decades, the Rotary Club of Mount Holly has used Men Who Cook to raise money to provide worthy Gaston County high school seniors with scholarship funds to assist them in attending the college or university of their choice. Individuals who purchase tickets for this event will have an opportunity to sample the culinary delights prepared and served by civic and business leaders, elected officials, area restaurants, and high school culinary
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classes. In the past, the types of dishes shared have been as simple as pigs in a blanket, and as unusual as venison stew. Ticket holders will be able to pick and choose from a variety of meats, vegetables, breads, and desserts. Rotary Club of Mount Holly President Molly D’Avria promises “no one will go away hungry.� The serving line will open at 12:30pm on Sunday, March 16 and the event is a perfect option for a Sunday lunch. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 years of age and younger. All proceeds from Men Who Cook go to the scholarship fund of the Rotary Club of Mount Holly. The Rotary Scholarship fund has See MEN WHO COOK, pg 5
City Pride Day is April 12 Saturday, April 12 is the 14th anniversary of Belmont’s “City Pride Day�, and Keep Belmont Beautiful will hold its spring litter pick up event. Volunteers will meet at the upper shelter at Stowe Park at 9:00 AM for donuts, biscuits, juice and coffee. Volunteers will be provided gloves, bags and an assigned area to pick up litter in Belmont. T shirts will be given out as long as supply lasts. KBB plans to conduct the cleanup unless there are thunderstorms. We will not have a rain date. Please call KBB at 704-825-8587 to register your group. Residents of Belmont may put discarded items (appliances, tires, debris, lawn mowers, etc.) at their curbs for pick up during the week of April 15-19. Not accepted- paints, any hazardous materials or batteries. Any questions call Public Works Department, 704-825-0506. Call the Keep Belmont Beautiful office 704-825-8587 to register or questions. Visit KBB website: www.keepbelmontbeautiful.org, and Facebook.
Stone hired in Mount Holly Tara Stone is the City of Mount Holly’s new Stormwater Specialist. She has an office, but don’t be surprised to find her in boots slogging along the banks of Dutchman’s Creek or some other local waterway making sure nothing is amiss. Stone came to her position after stints as a school teacher and employee of Mecklenburg County. The Utility Division welcomes Tara Stone as our Environmental Specialist. She has worked for the Mecklenburg County LUESA Water Quality Program and has an extensive environmental management background. Tara will be involved with stormwater issues within the City and implement the provisions of the Mount Holly NPDES Stormwater Permit. (NPDES=National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System)
Christina Benedict was crowned Miss South Kelsey Hayes was crowned Miss East Gaston Point Saturday, February 22. See more on on February 8. See more on page 6. page 6.
Police roll out new trucks Four-wheel drive vehicle an asset to Belmont PD By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
“Very handy getting city employees to work in the recent snow.� That’s how Belmont police officer Cpl. Doug Huffstetler described the four wheel drive Ford F150 pickup truck that the department recently acquired. But wait, there’s not one, but two pickups on the PD parking lot ready for action, the other one being a Ford F-250. So, how did the police come to acquire the trucks, outfit them for law enforcement and community work, and what will the role be for
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Belmont police Cpls. Ed Mason (left) and Doug Huffstetler are seen with the pickups the department recently acquired. The trucks will be used for community police work and haulin’.
Keeping Belmont beautiful just got easier By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Sidewalk trash and recycling cans might not seem like an important part of a city’s image but in fact they go a long way towards beautification as well as keeping the landscape clean. To that end, the City of Belmont has purchased a number of new trash and recycling containers that are already being well-used. The cans were installed last week. Belmont’s public works director, David Isenhour, explained how the Great Can Swap came into being. “We were given some capital funding from last year’s budget and were waiting closer to spring of this year in moving forward with the project,� he said. “With this funding I ordered sixteen new combo recycling and trash containers
for downtown, East Belmont and several of our parks.� The new cans are not only nice to look at, they help ‘brand’ the city. “These new containers have ‘BELMONT’ inscribed into the sides,� Isenhour said. “It gives us a more personal city identification. We also ordered eighteen of the new round trash containers with ‘BELMONT’ inscribed in them as well. Most of these are for the parks.� Belmont merchant Poochie Dotson will have both a trash and recycling container on the sidewalk outside the door of her Surprise Me gift shop in its new 140 N. Main location. “The blue and green colors of the containers are aesthetically pleasing and the location is very convenient,� said Dotson. Along with the trash See NEW RECEPTACLES, pg 5
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These new trash and recycling cans are just one of sixteen pairs installed last week in Belmont. The city also plans to installed new picnic tables and mulch containment borders in its parks. In this photo Poochie Dotson prepares to pitch a cup.
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■ OBITUARIES Edwin C. Boyd Enjoyed world travel Edwin Cannon Boyd, 81, of La Jolla, California passed away Saturday, December 14, 2013 following a brief illness. He was the son of Charles Theodore Boyd and Annie John Cannon Boyd of Greensboro, North Carolina. H e attended the University of North C a r olina, as well as earning degrees from Duke University and the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. During his career as a professor of business administration he Emma L. Broome A retired nurse BELMONTEmma Lowe Broome, 76, 2080 South Point Road, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014. She was born in Chester County, SC. She was a retired registered nurse. She was preceded in death by a grandson Joseph David Broome. She is survived by her husband Jimmy Thomas Broome; one daughter Rebecca Ruth Lineberger and husband Mark of Cramerton; three sons Jimmy Lynn Broome of Union, SC, Jeffrey Scott Broome and wife Angela of Newport, SC, and Mildred W. Breedlove RANLOMildred Williams Breedlove, 87 passed away peacefully Saturday, March 1, 2014 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Mildred was a native of Gaston County, born November 21, 1926 to the late Noah and Nancy Woodruff Williams. Celebration of Life service will be held at 3pm, Wednesday, March 5 at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home with Pastor Laura Auten offi-
taught at the University of Denver, Florida Atlantic University, and Christopher Newport University where he retired in 1996. He greatly enjoyed world travel and playing bridge. He is survived by his sister, Mary Stowe Boyd of Alexandria, Virginia, and cousins, Marjorie Dunn of Winterville, NC and T. Dru Stowe of Smithfield, Virginia. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Toussaint Academy at St. Vincent de Paul Village, 3350 E Street, San Diego, CA 92102. He will be interred at Greenwood Cemetery in Belmont at 2pm on March 8.
McLean Funeral Services Michael David Broome of Belmont; one brother Don Lowe and wife Gerri of Belmont; six grandchildren Emily Broome, Lisa, Adam, and David Lee Lineberger, Cole Crawford, and Miranda Dey; 13 great grandchildren. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Broome will be held 5pm Thursday March 6, at the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly with Reverend Tim Parker officiating. The family will receive 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 is serving the family.
ciating. Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park. Diane Smith GASTONIA- Diane Smith Hoyle, 68 of 1508 Cecilia Drive passed away on Tuesday, February 27, at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Diane was a native of Lincoln County, born June 28, 1945 to the late Florence Thompson Lowery. Celebration of Life service was held Monday with Rev. Junior Morris officiating.
Raymond H. Alwran U.S. Army Veteran Mount Holly- Raymond Harley Alwran, 91, a resident of Wo o d l a w n Haven R e s t Home, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014. He was born in Monroe, NC, son of the late Robert Harley and Ida Pearl Avery Alwran. He was
a retired barber, a US Army WWII veteran, member of Faith Baptist Church in Iron Station and a member of the Gaston County WWII Last Man Club. He is survived by his wife Helen Benfield Alwran; one daughter, Dolores Alwran Helton and husband Benny of Stanley; one son, Harley Leavine Alwran and wife Linda of Mount Holly; four grandchildren, Jason Helton and wife Jessica of Charlotte, Gina Hough and husband Bryan of Mount Holly, Harley Alwran and wife Sherry of Mount Holly
and Brittany Alwran Rosia and husband Chad of Mount Holly; six great grandchildren, Mattie and Jack Hough, Amber Alwran, Riley Rosia, Kenan and Chase Helton; three brothers, Lloyd and Archie Alwran both of Stanley and John Alwran of Jacksonville, Florida. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Alwran will be held 11am Wednesday March 5, at the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly with Reverend Mike Scott officiating. Interment will
follow at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery. The family received friends from 6-8pm Tuesday 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 is serving the family.
■ MEDITATION
God’s Song I recall one summer being awakened by a beautiful angelic voice singing. I thought it was my mom playing music to wake up a sleeping teenager on a Saturday morning. I crawled out of bed and went into the kitchen to ask my mom about the song. She said she was not playing any music. She said maybe I was dreaming. I returned to my room positive it was not a dream. The voice was too vivid and real. It was the next day during church I heard this scripture, “The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 NKJV. Whether it was a dream or an actual voice I believe God allowed me
■ POLICE Belmont Police Feb. 19: Jeffrey Scott McNair, misdemeanor larceny, arrested by Officer M. Elizondo, 201Chronicle St. Feb. 18: Rita Darlene Gaines, larceny by employee, arrested by Officer M. Stroupe, 701 Hawley Ave. Feb. 18: Tigier Christopher Cathcart, order for arrest, arrested by Officer B. Pickert, 407 Lincoln St. Feb. 18: Tyrica Monique Chambers, larceny by employee, arrested by Officer M. Stroupe, 701 Hawley Ave. Feb. 18: Clarissa Yvette Carter, failure to stop for blue light, arrested by Officer M. Kaiman,, 124 Pratt St. Feb. 19: Jennifer Nicole
to hear that voice to take comfort in those words when I heard it read on Sunday morning. This is why whenever I am singing I sway Rev. Angela Pleasants my body and First United Methodist Church, close my Mount Holly eyes. I picture God singing along with me in a beautiful angelic voice. What picture comes to mind when you think about God? Some see Him as a God of wrath. I often hear people say, “I like the God of the New Testament not the Old Testament” as if there are two different Gods. The God of the New Testament is also the God of the Old Testament.
There are times God must discipline us for our good. It does not mean He is a vengeful God. Zephaniah was a prophet who ministered in Jerusalem. He was called to warn the people to turn back to God. The people became wayward by worshiping false gods. It is not God’s vengeance that caused Israel to succumb to exile and oppression. It was the stubbornness of their hearts refusing to repent that removed them from their covenant protection. When they repented God restored them, but not before they endured the consequences of their sin. At times we will undergo oppression and opposition. Sometimes it is due to our sinfulness. Other times it will come from other’s sins. Then there are things that just happen in life with no rhyme or reason. We can rest assured when we endure God is always in the midst giving us strength and pouring out His loving kindness.
- CRIME Eaves, failure to appear, arrested by Officer J. Barnes, 200 Catawba St. Feb. 21: Christopher Tyler Goins, DWI alcohol/and or drugs, arrested by Officer F. Bollinger, 500 block N. Main. Feb. 21: James Glenn Bunt, order for arrest, arrested by Officer M. Stroupe, 6802 Wilkinson Blvd. Feb. 21: Christian Ortiz, fictitious registration number, revoked license, arrested by Officer J. Barnes, 6751 Wilkinson Blvd. Feb. 22: Deante Sherrod Strong, fail to pay court ordered monies, arrested by Officer M. Stroupe, 6805 Wilkinson Blvd. Feb. 23: Dustin Matthew
Hoyle, protective order violation, arrested by Officer M. Kelske, 6982 Wilkinson Blvd. Feb. 23: Aideren Patrice Reid, DWI, RDO, FTA, arrested by Officer J. Barnes, 701 Hawley Ave. Feb. 23: Damion Bernard Stradford, larceny, RDO, arrested by Cpl. R. Cassel, Hand St. Feb. 23: Bryan Lee Tucker, fraud, obtain money/property false pretense, arrested by Officer B. Bingham, 701 Hawley Ave. Feb. 23: Anthony Neal McGraw, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer B. Bingham, 701 Hawley Ave. Feb. 23: Brandon Lee Branch, larceny beating anti-
theft device, arrested by Officer M. Stroupe, 701 Hawley Ave. Feb. 23: Helen Eileen Hargett, DWI drugs, arrested by Officer M. Kelske, US29/74 and Main. Feb.23: Michael Jamie Mullis, larceny, simple assault, probation violation, consumption off premises, arrested by Officer J. Barnes, 6802 Wilkinson Blvd. Feb. 24: Lori Michelle Mincey, simple assault, arrested by Officer M. Kelske, 23 Alice Ave. Apt. 12. Feb. 24: Bradley Anderson Montgomery, assault on female, arrested by Officer M. Kelske, 23 Alice Ave. Apt. 12.
Fellowship & Faith
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 Stowe Memorial 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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Andrew Johnson Pediatric Dentistry open for business A new dental practice is open in Belmont specializing in treating children from
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Allison Love’s Fine Jewelry now open in Belmont
Sterling Professional Park. Dr. Johnson is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and a graduate of the UNC Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. Dr. Johnson and staff celebrated their opening with a Montcross Area Chamber ribboncutting ceremony February 19. In the photo, Dr. Johnson and his wife Heidi Johnson are cutting the ribbon accompanied by staff mem-
bers (from left) Kyrstii Colbert, Casey Lingle, Roseann Gozlan and Kayla Quick. Also on the front row, at left, are Chamber Board members Delta Sanders and Board Secretary Shannon Prince, and, at right, Board member Candi Lethcoe and Board Chair Brad Thomas. On the second row, from left, are Board members Phil Champion and Carey
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Montcross Area Chamber members and friends welcomed Allison Love’s Fine Jewelry to Belmont with a “Network After Work� reception. The business has a long history in Rock Hill, SC, and continues to operate in that location at 2030 Cherry Road. In Belmont, the jewelry and gift store is located in an historic former residence, 123 N. Main Street. In this photo from the event, Allison Love is in the center surrounded by
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associates from the two stores. From the left, are Darrell Roach, Chamber Board Chair Brad Thomas, Julia Underwood, Southern Tide model Whit Mcguirt, Allison Love, Martha Atkinson, Stephanie Page, Eric Graham and Hannah Whitesides. For more on Allison Love’s Fine Jewelry, visit www.allisonlovesfinejewelry.com or call 704-8251115. (Montcross Area Chamber photo)
■BRIEFS BELMONT HALL OF FAME TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE – Tickets are still available for the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony set for Tuesday, March 11 at 7pm at Catawba Heights Baptist Church. Seating is limitedtickets are selling fast. Tickets can be purchased at Art Shoemaker's State Farm office next door to the church and at the Montcross Area Chamber office in the Stowe Bldg. downtown Belmont. Price is $25 each. HOOD MEMORIAL AME ZION CHURCH – 8 Elizabeth St., Belmont, will be having a 2nd Annual Taste of the States
on March 8 from 5-7pm. Tickets are $10 per person. Contact Shawnet Nichols at 704915-9817 or 704-461-8598. Come enjoy tasty dishes from all over USA! NEW COVENANT UMC –14514 Lucia Riverbend Hwy., Mount Holly, will host its fourth annual Spaghetti Sportsman Banquet on March 8 at 5pm. Cost is $10. The event will feature NC Wildlife Officer Jeremy Harrill. There will also be door prizes, vendors, and a silent auction. Call Joe Carpenter at 704-914-5838.
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MHCDF reviews goals, accomplishments
Around 60 people attended the Mount Holly Community Development Foundation’s Annual Meeting/Mount Holly Matters Forum last week. In addition, to hearing from the Foundation about goals and accomplishments over the past ten years, attendees also were honored to hear from Mayor Bryan Hough, who reported on the City’s Vision Plan and Accomplishments. It was interesting to see the before and after photos of downtown Mount Holly
and its gateways. Garrie Brinkley (pictured above at left) was named 2013 Volunteer of the Year. We are thankful for his support, time and energy over the past year and looking forward to his continued service to our Foundation. Ron Ensley, Senior Vice President Manufacturing for A&E, accepted a Gold Business Member Plaque awarded to A&E for their support over the past three years.
David Childers to perform at the Depot March 7 The Gaston County Museum of Art & History is presenting Music at the Depot: Winter Concert Series at its renovated train Depot located at 205 West Main Street in Dallas. This performance will take place March 7 from 7-8:30pm featuring David Childers. Tickets can be bought in advance for $10 or purchased the day of the show for $15. Purchasing tickets in advance is strongly encouraged since seating is limited. Advance ticket information is available by contacting Jason Luker, 704.922.7681 x105 or mailto:Jason.luker@gastongov.com. Or, order online at www.brownpapertickets.com. David Childers is best known for his work in the band David Childers and the Modern Don Juans. This group traveled throughout the eastern coast playing in prestigious venues and dive bars alike. Since 2009, David has been a founding member of the Over Mountain Men. The band released their first album through Ramseur Records titled “Glorious Day� and has been steadily performing to their loyal fans throughout the United States. This evening David will be performing by himself and will share some of his life adventures that have shaped his music and lyrics. Bob Crawford, the bassist for the Avett Brothers and a fellow member of the Over Mountain Men describes David as “the most prolific North Carolina songwriter alive. Everywhere I go people ask about him. It is great to see people constantly discovering this man and his massive body of work.�
A Woman-less Beauty Pageant Gaston College Phi Beta Lambda Student Club will sponsor a fun-filled family centered event where “Gaston Gals� just want to have fun on Sunday, March 16, 2014 starting at 2pm at First United Methodist Theater, 166 E. Main Avenue, Gastonia. All funds raised will benefit the March of Dimes and Gaston College Phi Beta Lambda Student Club events. The cost is $5.00 for 5 votes. Additional votes are available for purchase. This event is open to the public. For more information and tickets, contact Jamie Conrad at 704.922.6307 or conrad.jamie@gaston.edu. (See Attachment)
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Gad-Abouts visit Abbey Basilica The Belmont Gad-Abouts, the senior adults group from the Belmont Parks and Recreation, recently toured the Belmont Abbey College Basilica. Pictured L to R (front row) Neal and Sandy Winslow, Brenda Robin-
son,Barbara Pfund, Pat Triplett, Nan Thomas, Barbara Huffstetler. (Middle row) Rachel Fulp, Rosemarie Rankin, Carol Weisenanuer, Mary and Ron Monteith, June and Bob Yutzy, Joanne Patterson. (back row) Sawdesh Sawh-
ney, Mary Reilly, , Remy Jordan, Linda Shetler, Jerry Kay, Joyce Hartsell, Raj Sawhney, Jean and Arnie Parsons. Contributed Photo
Pursuit in Mount Holly leads to arrest A pursuit last week by Mount Holly police led to the arrest of Cody Dillon Masten, age 21, 500 Beatty Rd. Apt. 22, Mt. Holly. According to police, officers responded to a call of an assault on Feb. 26 at approximately 3:26 am at the O’Reilly’s Auto Parts store at 421 Beatty Dr. As they were speaking with the person, who reported being struck in the head several times, a vehicle drove by and the driver was identified as the attacker.
Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, however the suspect vehicle fled. During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle drove up Margarette Ave. and through a field at Catawba Heights Elementary School, striking a fence and traveling back onto Ida St. The vehicle eventually traveled onto northbound I85, turning around at the Lowell exit and returning southbound on I-85. The pursuit was terminated by police at this point. The suspect vehicle was located a short time later abandoned near exit 27. The driver had fled the scene on
foot. The vehicle, a 1988 Chevrolet S-10, was later determined to be stolen from Mount Holly. Masten was arrested in Mount Holly Feb. 27 for charges associated with the incident. Members of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department assisted with the arrest, and were planning to serve warrants on Masten for unrelated crimes committed in their jurisdiction. Warrants in the Mount Holly incident are being obtained for Felony speeding to elude arrest; Larceny of a motor vehicle; Damage to property; Care-
less and reckless driving; Driving while license revoked. The assault investigation is on-going and charges are pending further review. Damage to the fence at the school was estimated at approximately $2,000. Damage to the vehicle was estimated to be approximately $1,000. Masten has an arrest record in Gaston County going back to July 2012 with charges including possession of marijuana, assault and battery, and assault on a female.
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MEN WHO COOK: looking to raise money for Rotary From page 1 provided tens of thousands of dollars to Gaston County students who otherwise might not have had the opportunity to attend an institution of higher education. Tickets are available from any member of the Rotary Club of Mount Holly and will be available at the door on the day of the event. Tickets may be purchased at the following downtown Mount Holly businesses: Robert D. Black Insurance Agency and the Michael, Lopez, and Anders law firm.
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Concert for Wesley March 9
BELMONT PD: rolls out new trucks From page 1 the rolling stock? According to Huffstetler, both machines are 2008 models. The F-250 was donated to the police by a business and the F-150 was purchased from a construction firm in Matthews for $13,250. “Both trucks were in excellent condition when we got them,� he said. But they weren’t ready for police work quite yet. “We sent them out for paint jobs and had sirens, lights, and dashcams installed.� To save money, much of the fittings were taken off older police vehicles and bolted to the trucks. The trucks have been on the beat now for a couple of weeks and are proving to be versatile pieces of equipment- especially in the Belmont police community outreach role, one that Chief Charles Franklin is passionate about.
“We used one to pull a large barbecue trailer to Myrtle Terrace for a cookout with the residents there,� said Huffstetler. Other jobs the trucks are proving suitable for include towing the mobile speed/radar machine to its locations, and carrying tools and other supplies to sites such as the Rocky Branch bike/hike trail that’s still under development. “Before, we often used our personal trucks for tasks like that or borrowed one from Public Works,� Huffstetler said. The trucks are unique to local policing. “I don’t think any other police departments around here have pickups,� said Huffstetler’s fellow driver Cpl. Ed Mason. Overall, the pickups are proving to be a great idea. “We are getting good value for the investment,� said Huffstetler.
On March 8, 2006 Wesley Thornburg, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and was labeled a “high risk case�. She went into remission and finished treatment in 2008. She was considered on the road to being cured. Six years later on September 18, 2013 she relapsed. She went into remission again but this time the only hope for a cure was a bone marrow transplant which took place on February 7, 2014.
Concert for Wesley is a night of worship celebrating Wesley’s Journey. All funds raised either through ticket and t-shirt sales or donations will go to the Thornburg family to assist with medical bills. The concert will take place on March 9 at 6pm at Flint Groves Baptist Church. There are six worship leaders from across the region participating. A love offering will be taken.
NEW RECEPTACLES: make it easier to keep Belmont beautiful From page 1 cans, Belmont park goers will also see some new niceties. “We are removing all the old blue and black plastic barrels within all our parks,� Isenhour said. “There are also twelve new picnic tables for Stowe, Davis and Reid Parks. Four of these will be the newer designed round picnic tables which we’ve never had before. Also, we have ordered the new heavy plastic play-
ground borders, complete with ADA handicap ramps for the playgrounds at Stowe and Davis Park. These borders will hold the new playground mulch which we’ll be installing in March. We’ll be removing the old, rotten railroad ties which typically held in the mulch. All this is for a more pleasing and modern beautification appearance for Belmont and East Belmont. I think the citizens will really notice these new changes and like what they see. It comes at a cost
of approximately $45,000 and we’re grateful for Barry Webb and the council members for recognizing these needed upgrades.� As for the old trash cans, they won’t be wasted. “We’ll be using those in our secondary parks like Frady, Rodden and Linford Parks,� Isenhour said. “We’ll also be placing a few over at the football and restroom facility in Davis Park. We’re going to repaint those a powder coated green.�
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Christina Benedict named Miss South Point South Point High School held its annual Miss South Point Pageant on Saturday, February 22, the Gerald Cortner Auditorium at the school. South Point senior Christina Benedict (center above pictured with the other pageant contestants) was crowned as the new Miss South Point; senior Miranda Wood was the first runner-up; and senior Lauren Adams was the second runner-
up. Scarlet Fretwell, junior, was selected by her fellow contestants as Miss Congeniality. Christina is the daughter of Steve and Elena Benedict. Her talent was a piano performance. At South Point, Christina is a member of Beta and National Honor Society, Student Council, Future Teachers of America, and is a varsity cheerleader co-captain. Ranked in
the top ten percent of her class, Christina has received academic awards in Spanish and has earned top scholar recognition in both academics and athletics. Christina is also active in soccer, dance, piano and track. She is the co-founder of the Belmont Community Garden and owner of Garibaldi Laser Designs. Christina’s future plans are to attend Wake Forest University
where she will double major in Chemistry and Spanish and attain a degree in Pre-Dentistry with the hopes of further pursuing a career as an oral surgeon. Contestants were judged in the areas of interview, fashion wear, talent and evening wear. Miss South Point is a scholarship pageant, and proceeds for the scholarships are generated by advertisement sales.
Hayes crowned Miss East Gaston
The new 2014 Miss East Gaston is senior Kelsey Hayes. Kelsey (center above) captured the crown on February 8 in front of a sold out crowd. Kelsey is the daughter of Larry and Christina Hayes of Mount Holly. In her spare time she enjoys playing volleyball, clogging, and spending time with her family. No stranger to the pageant stage, Kelsey is the reigning Carrousel Princess at East Gaston. Rounding out the top five of the evening were Meghan Pope (1st Runner Up & Miss Congeniality), Lauren Luckadoo (2nd Runner Up), and Emily Williams (3rd Runner Up & Fan Favorite). Pictured left: Carrie Haverty- Miss East Gaston 2013.
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As Miss South Point, Christina will receive a $5,000 scholarship; Miranda will receive a $2,750 scholarship, and Lauren will receive a $1,250 scholarship. The pageant was hosted by David Grimes, a teacher at South Point, and Charley Woodman, the 2013 Miss South Point. Ms. Alyson Hall, South Point’s art teacher, directed the pageant.
Barker - Vermont Tennis Volunteer of the Year USTA New England (United States Tennis Association) awarded Scott Barker of Warren, VT with the 2013 Vermont Volunteer of the Year award at the annual Awards Luncheon on February 8th at the Marlborough Courtyard by Marriott in Marlborough, Mass. Barker grew up in Belmont and attended South Point High School. He played tennis there and was All Conference. He graduated South Point in 1980. Barker has been involved with tennis in Vermont for decades. He has worked with the likes of Jimmy Conners, John McEnroe, Billie Jean King, and Stan Smith and is the current Tennis Director for the City of Montpelier Recreation Department where he has increased junior participation five times over in his tenure. He is also the Tennis Director for First In Fitness In Berlin Vt. where he runs
The Vermont Tennis Academy in the Winter, training both kids and adults. He is currently running a non-advancing Jr. Team Tennis winter league for juniors and is coaching a women’s 3.5 USTA League team, which has made it to the District Championships for the past 2 years. Barker also launched The Vermont Tennis Academy last year, which offers low and high performance tennis training for all ages and abilities designed to help all players reach their full potential in a short period of time. In addition, he launched two new adult tournaments in 2013 and is in the process of having both USTA sanctioned tournaments. Barker was joined by 23 other award winners and 48 veteran volunteers – all of whom were celebrated for their outstanding dedication to the sport of tennis.
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GC ladies win season opener Gaston Christian High School Varsity Softball won their season opener with a score of 16-0 against York Prep at home on Thursday, February 27. The leading hitters were Lauren Adams, 4-4 with a triple, 2 doubles, and 3 RBIs; Gabbi Wilson, 3-4 with a double;
Alanna Freeman, 2-3 with a triple; and Faith Wilson, 2-3 with a triple and 3 RBIs. Pitcher Madison Ramsey had a no-hitter with 11 strike outs. The Lady Eagles will face Northside Christian at home on Tuesday, March 4. Their record is 1-0.
Abbey men squeak by in opening game of conference The Belmont Abbey baseball team took a close 9-8 win over the visiting Pfeiffer University Falcons last Friday in the Conference Carolinas opener for both teams. Anthony Dimino led off the bottom of the first with a solo homer to tie the game at one. However, Pfeiffer starting pitcher Ethan Greene stymied Abbey over the next six innings, allowing just three hits and striking out eight as he retired 12 of the first 13 batters. Pfeiffer scored two in the fourth on two Abbey errors and turned another Abbey error in the fifth into three runs to increase its lead to 8-1. However, the Falcons did not score again. The Crusaders only had one hit through the first six innings-on Diminio's homer-but the Abbey collected two in the seventh and scored three on one of those: a Kennan Stanley three run homer that sailed just inside the foul line marker. Weston Clarke recorded the Abbey's second hit of the game with a single to center. Stanley followed with his second homer of the year, clouting a towering shot that was ruled fair by the home plate umpire. His hit cut the Falcons lead in half at 8-4. In the eighth, Matt Davenport-who entered in the seventh in relief of starter Cody Stull-kept Pfeiffer off the board as he worked around a two out single by Jon Gray. Gray stole second and raced to third on a wild pitch. The next batter, Tyler Summers, hit a bunt down the third base line, but Clarke threw a strike to Quinn Hawksworth a step before Summers touched the bag as Gray raced home. In the bottom of the eighth, Dimino
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led off with a double and moved to third on a double play groundout, but a strikeout ended the inning as the Crusaders entered the ninth trailing 8-4. Forrest Buchanan held the Falcons scoreless in the ninth after he worked around a leadoff single, and the Crusaders simply won the game in the bottom of the frame, scoring five times with two outs. Three Crusaders were hit by a pitch in the inning, the last of which scored the wininng run. Adam Venditti led off with a single and was replaced by Michael Accetullo. Clarke reached when he was hit by a pitch. Stanley was the first batter retired when his flyout to right was deep enough to move Accetullo to third. Accetullo scored on Jon Pilla's sacrifice fly that cut the lead to 8-5. With Clarke on first, Jobe hit Conor Kwalwasser with a pitch, and then Dimino beat out an infield single to load the bases. Hawksworth cut the lead to 8-7 when he singled Jobe's first pitch back up the middle, chasing home Clarke and Kwalwasser. After Hawksworth was lifted for Levi Wright, Michael Falsetti tied the game at eight when he blistered a single to center, scoring Dimino with the tying run. Jobe was lifted for Dylan Norris, who came in to face Beinlich. Beinlich worked the count full and fouled off several pitches before Norris issued ball four to load the bases. With Accetullo due up, Sam Grise entered the game to pinch hit. Grise worked the count to 2-2, foulling off three pitches before Norris hit him in the backside, scoring Wright with the winning run.
Tours, entertainment, more to highlight Founder’s Day The Mount Holly Historical Society, 131 S. Main Street, will hold its 4th Annual Founder’s Day Celebration, Sunday, March 16 from 14pm. Mount Holly was incorporated March 14, 1879. The event will commemorate Mount Holly’s 135th anniversary. The MHHS museum will be open for people to tour its historic exhibits. There will
also be musical entertainment and light refreshments. At 2pm speaker Mike Baxter, History Professor, CPCC, will discuss the Battle of Kings Mountain with emphasis on people of Gaston and Lincoln counties. Baxter is known to make history come alive in his presentations, both in the classroom and elsewhere. The MHHS is pleased to have rescheduled this presen-
tation which was originally scheduled for January but was canceled due to inclement weather. Founder’s Day Event is sure to be an interesting afternoon of learning more about our ancestors’ part in the Revolutionary War, touring historical exhibits, enjoying musical entertainment and light refreshments. Everyone is invited.
Redmond places in DSBG photography contest In January, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden held judging for its tenth annual Shutterbug Photography Contest. The 2013 contest was announced in July and amateur photographers, both young and old, from around the area submitted their favorite pictures of the Garden for judging. The Garden received almost 200 entries this year. The judges for this year’s contest were Dave Kelly of DEK Photography, Mike Hensdill of The Gaston Gazette, and Peter Zay of Zayphoto.com. Things Remembered Custom Framing… And So Much More! of Gastonia sponsored the contest and also provided the matting and frames for the winning entries. The winning photos will be displayed in the Visitor Pavilion, Feb. 25 through March. Winning photos can be viewed on the Garden’s Pinterest page at www.pinterest.com/stowegarden. The winners in each category are: Best of Show- Leslie
Berryhill, Charlotte (1st place in Wildlife category). Adult Categories: Architecture /Artwork in the Garden1st - Ellen Devenny, Kings Mountain; 2nd - Jim Carroll, Charlotte.; 3rd - Gerry King, Rock Hill, S.C.; Honorable Mention – Mary June Rose, Gastonia Events/Celebrations- 1st James Taft, Charlotte.; 2nd Stacy Gardner, Huntersville; 3rd – Jennifer Brown, Matthews Orchids & Tropical Plants1st - Ken Barrett, Charlotte; 2nd - Edgar Payne, Gastonia; 3rd - James Taft, Charlotte People- 1st - Stacy Gardner, Huntersville; 2nd – Catherine Schwartz, Charlotte; 3rd – Gordon Magee, Greenville, S.C. Plants- 1st - Ken Barrett, Charlotte; 2nd – Cindy Carroll, Charlotte; 3rd – Mary Doherty, Raleigh; Honorable Mention – Rebecca Thomas, Charlotte Water- 1st - Ken Barrett, Charlotte; 2nd - Catherine
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Miss Wilson's gym class (above) and other South point kids (below) had fun playing in the recent snow.
Mr. Kiser's construction class learned about workplace safety.
Photos by Roberto Aragon SPHS Congratulations! ... to Quinn Barnette! Quinn is one of fifteen seniors to receive UNC Charlotte's prestigious Levine Scholarship. This merit scholarship includes full tuition, room and board, a grant to implement a service project, and study abroad experiences. ... to Madeline Killen! Madeline was named as a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. She is among 16,000 top high school seniors (and the only one from Gaston County Schools) across the country selected to advance in the 59th annual scholarship competition worth $35 million. ... to Kati Scruggs! Kati has been named as a recipient for NC State University's Park Scholarship. This is a fouryear scholarship awarded on the basis of outstanding accomplishments and potential in scholarship, leadership, service and character. Kati will receive tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, travel and personal expenses, and a computer stipend.Â
Seniors - still looking for scholarships? Check these out... SunTrust off to College scholarship Sweepstakes  Discipline: General  Award: $1000 Requirements: 15 chances to win with one winner chosen every two weeks; free to enter, eligibility not based on GPA or financial need Deadline: May 9, 2014 Contact: offtocollege.info Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship: Scholarship for NC residents currently attending a public high school. Criteria include: character, community involvement, and academic achievement. Deadline is March 31, 2014 – application and more information at: http://www.ncfpsc.org Veteran’s Scholarships: If you have a parent that is a veteran, then you may be eligible for scholarship money. Please contact Darryll Adolf at Gaston County Veteran’s Services at: 704-866-3879 or 704-866-3606 North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship: $600 scholarships for students interested in an accounting career. Applications are available in guidance and are due by April 15th.
Gaston County Extension and Community Association Memorial Scholarship: At least $500 in scholarship money for Gaston County students A complete application includes 3 letters of recommendation, a short essay, and a copy of last year’s tax returns. This application is available in guidance and will also soon be available on www.gastoncountyscholarships.com. Deadline is April 11th. Scholarship for Children of NC Law Enforcement Killed or Permanently Disabled in the Line of Duty: Scholarships from $2000-$9000 a year for children of NC Law Enforcement Killed or Permanently Disabled in the Line of Duty. More information is available in guidance or at: www.ncbar.org Scholarship opportunity for children of parents who belong to the State Employees Association of North Carolina (not to be confused with the Credit Union Scholarship that gives $10,000 to one student from each high school –that will come later). More information is at: www.seanc.org or http://www.seanc.org/docs/scholarshipbrochure.pdf Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS) : FELS provides significant funding for students enrolling in college programs leading to health and teaching careers in North Carolina. Students receiving funds through FELS are obligated to work in North Carolina in the chosen field upon completing their academic programs; those who do not fulfill the service obligation must repay the loans in cash, with interest. Full details, eligibility requirements, a list of qualifying campuses and majors, funding amounts available and loan repayment details can be found atCFNC.org/FELS. The application deadline is April Paul Fuller Scholarship: $1000 scholarship for student that was mentored in the Gaston County Mentoring Program for at least one year; must have strong academic effort; must complete statement of no more than 500 words summarizing the applicant's feelings on "How Being Mentored Has Influenced My Life." Application available in guidance or at: www.gastoncounty scholarships.com Deadline is March 28th Master Gardener Scholarship: $1000 scholarships for a
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Gaston County senior who plans to major in horticulture or agriculture. Each high school can submit one nominee. Applications are available in guidance and due to Mrs. Collins by March 17th. GCAEOP Scholarship: $600 scholarship for Gaston County seniors who plan to attend either a 2 year or 4 year college next year. Three letters of recommendation and a short essay are required. Applications are available in guidance and due to Mrs. Collins by April 15th. Caromont Health Foundation and Gertrude Clinton Scholarships: Caromont Hospital offers several scholarship opportunities for Gaston County residents pursuing a degree in various branches of the medical field. More information and applications are available online at: http://www.caromonthealth. org/about-us/scholarships/ or in guidance. All applications are due by March 14th. Interviews (if required) will be held during the week of April 21st. Student Insights Scholarship: Up to $4,000 in scholarship money for completion of a survey on colleges in your area. The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing in May. Deadline to apply is April 20th and applications must be completed online at: www.student-view.com The following scholarships are for Gaston County students only, so you have an even greater chance of being awarded them! All of these applications are available online at: http://www.cfgaston.org/grantseekers/ scholarships.aspx or in guidance... Tom Browne Scholarship - These scholarships are funded by gifts from Beam Construction Company of Cherryville to honor the late Mr. Browne. This program helps young people receive a college education and/or advanced vocational training for careers in the construction industry. Qualifications include character, academic achievement and need. The applicant must be a graduate of a Gaston County High School (or a Gaston County resident for at least two years with GED certification) who demonstrates a strong interest in the field of construction or related professions. Planned course of study may include either a four-year school in architecture and engineering or a community college, technical school in such areas as civil
technology, HVAC and welding. Deadline for application is March 29th. Jarman Family Scholarship - This scholarship was established to help children of full-time religious ministers who are residents of North or South Carolina to achieve an undergraduate or graduate degree. One recipient is chosen per year based on character, academic achievement and need. The deadline for application is March 1st. Mildred J. Sadler Scholarship - This scholarship is designed to help African American Gaston County Students pursuing a college or trade degree. Awards are based on academics, character and financial need. Application deadline is March 29th. William P. and Odessa Swann Phillips Scholarship - This program is designed to help a deserving African American Gaston County high school graduate obtain a college or advanced technical education. Application deadline is March 29th. Max J. Fowler Scholarship – This scholarship is for students who are accepted and enrolled at NC State University in the College of Physical & Mathematical Sciences or Engineering. The applicant must be a resident of Gaston or Cleveland counties. Criteria for selection includes: community service, school performance, class ranking, interest in the arts and financial need. Deadline for application is March 29th. John E. Willoughby Scholarship  The purpose of this scholarship is to aid a Gaston County High School graduate who is seriously sight/hearing impaired or a child of a person who is sight/hearing impaired. Applicants must have been a resident of Gaston County for at least one year at the time of the deadline date, March 31st, to be eligible. To qualify, the graduate must attend an accredited NC college or university. Please contact the Community Foundation for an application. Deadline for application is March 29th. For more information on scholarships and other school happenings visit https://sites.google.com/a/gaston.k12.nc.us/sp hscounseling/home/Important-Forms
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Belmont Central Honor Roll These Belmont Central Elementary School students have achieved the high academic goal of being on the A and A/B honor roll for the second 9 weeks of the 20132014school year. Third Grade All A'sSullivan Absher, Nathan Aldridge, Laney Baakko, Carley Barnes, Conner Barnes, Ethan Barnes, Jackson Blee, Bruce Boney. Avery Boyd, Riley Bradley, Mason Braswell, Reese Braswell , Riley Braswell, Zac Cagle, Anna Claire Caudle, Simran Chahil, Eli Clark, Maddie Clements, Jordan Coffey, Baylor Colangelo, Riley Crutchfield, Sophie Deussing, Emma Donaldson, Gracie Durham, McKenna Forinash, Blake Fry, Ryley Goble, Kallie Griffin, Leah Gunn, Cason Harris, Sam Hayes, William Hendricks, Reagan Hollifield, Amy Hyde, Parker Jones, Makenzie Karr, George Keel, Ian Latham, Ben Lauer, Alexa Laycock, Olivia Leonhardt, Logan Licata, Maddox Lowe, Anna Medley, Tien Nguyen, Gavin O Steen, Audrey Cate Painter, Julia Ramsey, Ty Risk, Cayden Ritchie, Gavin Satterthwaite, Domanick Shelton, Dalton Siva, Hannah Thagard, Summer VanGastle, Lydia Walker, Mason Welsh, Eva Wilson, Saige Winburn, and Grace Wolfe. Third Grade A/BNicole Allen, Amari Andrews, Cal Austin, Noa Aviles, Winston Baker, Emma Barker, Josh Barker, Rebekah Barnhart, Conly Bates, Jerry Bradley, Trey Brown, Shannon Burghen, Elijah Burgin, Lucas Burrell, Ashton Carter, Aaron Chaney, Drew Cheshire, Aura Cochran, Madex Crafton, Zoey Croft, Ethan Crosby, Patrick Drolette, Erica Dugan, Elijah Ethridge, Bethan Finn, Taylor Frasure, Brooklyne Gaskill, Austin Goettel, Chloe Haun, Emmi Haun, Rebekah Horne, Aiden Houghton, Anna Huffstickler, Abbygale King, Lucas Kumlin, Kyndal Leeper, Cammi Lim, Sam Loveland, Dylan Luna, Hatsue McQuay, Kayla Medford, Cam Medlock, Jax Miller, Edgard Miranda, David Nicks, Maci Norton, Mia Pellegrino, Chelsea Pickelsimer, AnnaVella Ramsey, Abbey Riles, Kortney Royster, Katie Rumfelt, Dustin Shook, Rylee Simmons, Adrianna Smith, Grace Smith, Henry Southard, Gavin Watts, Colin Wells, Brock Wilsey. and Chase Wimbish. Fourth Grade All A'sJordan Abernathy, Austin Baker, Autumn Ballenger, Caroline Beaty, Alex Boehlke, Maddy Borkowski, Cooper Bostwick, Ashleigh Burns, Zachary Cunningham, Jenna Feduniec, Jacob Hartemann, Holly Kellogg, Kaitlin Kinney, Emme Lewandowski, Asher Neumann, Khoi Nguyen, Nicholas Nguyen, Reagan O Donnell, Raygan Powell, Sean Romano, Malakai Sadler, Emma Sanders, Grace Sheppard, Cheyenna Singleton, Wyatt Triplett, Mia Ward, and Novian Williams. Fourth Grade A/BMason Ahart, Makayla Argent, Taegen Atkins, Jake Beaty, Cooper Bello, Shelby Blackwood, Leah Cha, Abigail Cherry, Jaedon Chin, Lauren Clemons, Griffin Cranford, Hayden Currier, Kendall Davis, Kory Davis, Megan Deets, Simon Dellinger, Vito DeMark, Andrea Detweiler, Zac Dickmann, Tommy Dobies, Makenzie Franklin, Courtney Galloway, Kloey Garrett, Hanna Gilbert,
Kingston Givens, Lily Gregory, Miles Griffin, Clay Groves, Matthew Hastings, Kaela Hughes, Ryan Huneycutt, Cooper Hunnicutt, Lauren Ivan, Malayiah Jackson, Jake Jurchak, Mychael Kitris, Emily Koehler, John Lance, Austin Lanier, Alyssa Lari, Jonah Lessaris, Mia Lesane, Zane Litaker, D Myah Matthews, Sean Murphy, Dylan Nicks, Taylor Nixon, Joseph O Neill, Joseph O Tuel, Genesis Padayo, Caleb Payseur, Luke Pierce, Liya Porter, Noah Powell, Conner Proud, Carys Pueschel, Cooper Ray, Joshua Ruiz, Kaitlyn Sedor, Cooper Shank, Lilly Wells Sheppard, Augie Soltis, Brenden Swanson, Bella Switzer, Kaeden Taylor, Ethan Thagard, Makayla Thomas, Lauren Tolbert, Emilia Vargas, Zoe Wilbanks, and Garett Ziemer. Fifth Grade All A'sBen Abramowitz, Jessica Airhart, Catherine Armstrong, Brody Banner, Marcus Barbu, Nick Barker, Ethan Boyd, Eliana Burgin, Catherine Carr, Matthew Dalton, Alyssah Duckworth, Anna Dunbar, Will Durham, Emily Earhart, Sarah Giang, George Gogel, Jacob Gogel, Sophia Gotte, Faith Gouch, Chloe Hawkins, Julia Ho, Dylan Hubbard, Dezi Kauer, Meghan Kimbirl, Adam King, Trinity Knauf, Kylie Laycock, Abigail Lefler, Gwyn Leonhardt, Karlie Lucas, Abbey Martin, Gavin Maynard, Emma McGinnis. Tessie Morrison, Grace Nehring, Taylor O Hare, Giselle Paredes, P. J. Parker, Puja Patel, Marshall Pearson, Christian Porter, Anna Pratt, Asheton Queen, Hailey Rodden, Annie Russell, Carson Smith, Sadie Smith, Blake Spargo, Mya Stuman, Riley Summerville, Logan Threatt, Samantha Valour, and Adam Visco. Fifth Grade A/B- Jayden Aiken, Bailey Allman, Ayden Austin, Graham Baakko, Cason Bethea, Jake Bidoglio, Zachary Bond, Will Bostick, Jessica Bradley, Carter Broome, Gavin Cameron, Harris Carnes, Machera Clark, Payton Coleman, Chase Croft, Caleb Dakake, Grace Deason, Collin Dombrowski, Sam Evans, Haley Ford, Hailey Franks, Lainey Gosnell, Ethan Granade, Maddie Gunde, Emma Hager, Bradley Haggai, Adam Hamam, Addie Harris, Ben Hawkins, Rachel Hayes, Bridget Her, Cole Hunsucker, Connor Johnson, Savannah Johnson, Muhammed Kamdar, Lilly Keel, Ethan Lee, Masie Lee, Brayden Lefler, Madison Marett, Peyton Martin, Kailee McAlister, Dylan McCurdy, Nasser Miranda, Zach Neyen, Egan Oiler, Patrick Pang, Tamarion Parks, Karson Rankin, Kya Reppo, Jesse Rhyne, McKenna Robinson, Michaela Robinson, Blaine Rudisill, Brianna Schweers, Kiara Scipio, Brandon Slaughter, Ashton Smith, Georgia Smith, Tyler Thornton, Aiden Valentine, Lena Ware, Alex Wilder, Natalie Wooten, and John Zander.
Pinewood students camp and read Pinewood Elementary in Mount Holly recently held a family night event, Camp Out with a Good Book. This was a night for families to spend time together and be reminded of the importance of reading at home. Families rotated though stations that included campfire stories with professional storyteller Robin Berk-
man. Ms. Berkman has appeared throughout NC, including the Renaissance Festival. Families made camping crafts in the library while receiving tips to help children be motivated and successful readers and instructions on accessing library resources, such as eBooks, from home. The third station was a camp-
Pinewood Honor Roll Pinewood Elementary School, Mount Holly, has announced its 2nd nine weeks Honor Rolls. A Honor Roll: Aubree Baker,Toni Hopkins, Bryson Jones, Giovanni Bernard, Isabella Garcia, Breanna Hux, Andy Mageau, Wyatt Smith, Isabel Suarez, Stephanie Perez, Justin Anthony, Anthony Lail, Isabell Blake, Hallie Byrd, Ethan Harrison, Naomi Martin, Ashlyn Parnell, Sarah Pinson, Cassidy Stephenson, Wissam Asmar, Emma Russell, Cameron Schmidt, Liam Brady, Ella King, Luis Tejada, Iven Killian-Kohn, and Tucker Martin. A/B Honor Roll: Trevor Graham, Will Hager, Cayden Lancaster, Cannon Lewis-Donaldson, Arias Nash, Mackenzie Richard, Logan Rolls, Emily Souhrada, Millia Styles, Joey Vanover, Paige Wallace, Fatima Asmar, Bryceson Beacham, Gavin Galloway, Jordin Hipps, Robert Howard, Carson Payseur, Aneas Price,Jesse Shannon, Joshua Underhill, Andrew Wofford, Alysha Woody, Brandon Barcon, Ian Boyd, Makayla Boyd, Jude Brodbeck, Hannah Hovis, Selena Ledford, Mia Odom, Nate Petree, Fatima
Smith, Jake Underhill, Joseph Williamson, Brandon Ahrens, Shelbi Beck, Tyler Mizzell, Justin Rocquemore, Jossie Shannon, Katelyn Walsh, Julia Conwell, Zachery Ernst, Savannah Griffin, Kaitlyn Russell, Brayden Wilken, Nathan Brinson, Tayquan Burch, Christopher Felton, Myles Ford, Noah Gayle, Juan Gonzalez Villegas, Gwendalyn McCoig, Hunter Reavis, Sirr Nehemiah Stovall, Austin Thrower, Jessilyn Cartwright, Kayla Cawthorn, Garland Ervin, Julia Huffman, Zor'Asia Jenerette, Justin Larter, Hayden Long, Sofia Mageau, Caleb Bailey, Troy Bernard, Emily Corzine, Makayla Hilton, Mallory Parrott, Courtney Bethune, Tayvon Burch, Logan Crisp, Joshua Biggers, Noah Matthew, Samiya Rowe, Alexa Sacchere, Eric Smith, Max Stewart, Elijah Burnett, Savannah Vongvoraseng, Marcos Welsh, Maddison York, Noah Burchfield, Katelynn Crowe, Sydnee Floyd, Jaden Gonzalez, Taryn Howie, Alyssa Knott, Conner Myers, Pierce Rosenbalm, DJ Ross, Sydney Thrower, Seth Cole, Meghan Edgar, Kayla Gibson, Haley Martin, and Gavin Steiner.
Blood drive March 7 East Gaston High School will sponsor its annual blood drive for Community Blood Center of the Carolinas on Friday, March 7, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in
the school's practice gymnasium. For more information, call the school office at (704) 827-7251. The school is located at 1744 Lane Road in Mount Holly.
Prom dress day March 29 On March 29 Burge Memorial UMC in Mount Holly will be having a day for young ladies who might otherwise not be able to afford a prom dress to come and try some on and take one home. There will also be a drawing for three gift cards for three young ladies to receive and get manicures and pedicures
for free. There will also be a drawing for a designer bag. Two young ladies will receive a voucher to get free make up on the day of the prom. For more information call Denee Isles at 704-822-1341 or 704-441-1904 or Shante Mcclain 704-478-0094. Transportation will be provided if needed.
ing and camp cooking demonstration provided by representatives from Gastonia's Gander Mountain. Gander Mountain also provided many giveaways for the students, including flashlights, backpacks and gift cards that were given away in a raffle drawing.
Good news about Gaston County students... Cramerton Middle School sixth grader Avery Davenport was one of 12 students chosen to serve on the CharlotteConcord Sea Life Aquarium Young Environmentalist Panel. He acted as an ambassador for the grand opening of the Sea Life Aquarium in Concord and help to educate other young people about sea creatures and marine environments. The following Stanley Middle School students were chosen to attend the N.C. Junior Beta Club convention in Greensboro: Josh Jolly, Wilson Allen, Nick Williams, Karmen Scruggs, Carleigh Ballard, MaryAnna Chewning, Cassandra Postell, Harrison Faith, Grace Hendrix, Giorgi Csikor, Morgan Branham, Gabbie King, Kyra Rhyne, Hannah Scott, Caroline Turner and Leann Crotts. Kim Suddreth is the club sponsor. Stephen Moore, a student at Stuart W. Cramer High School, participated in the National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security in Washington, D.C. He had an opportunity to meet diplomats and military security officers and received a college credit from George Mason University. North Belmont Elementary won the Battle of the Books T-shirt logo design contest. Other schools that participated in the contest were Rankin, Bessemer City Central, Beam Intermediate, New Hope, Belmont Central, Lowell and Brookside. Rankin Elementary fourth grader Cody Miller was recognized by the Raleigh City Council for the bumper sticker he created about the capital city. A class project required Cody to collect information about a North Carolina city. He selected Raleigh and created a bumper sticker that received praise from the city council members and mayor Nancy McFarlane, who recognized Cody at a recent council meeting. Wofford College student Dana Ashley Nobles, a member of the class of 2015, is from Belmont and is studying abroad in Siena, Italy. Study abroad is a major component of Wofford's commitment to shaping globally connected citizens. Opportunities range from travel/study Interim projects to a full-year at a university abroad. Students may choose from more than 200 programs and 59 countries. Co-curricular opportunities include service-learning, internships and cultural excursions. Ethan Kaplan, of Belmont, NC, has been named to the Dean's List at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the Fall 2013 semester. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below "C." Kaplan studies Electronic Media, Arts, and Communications. The College at Brockport, State University of New York, recently honored students who excelled academically by naming them to the Dean's List for the fall 2013 semester. Alexander McDonald of Belmont, NC was named to the Dean's List with Honors. Students who earn a GPA of 3.70– 3.99 are named to the Dean's List with Honors, while students who achieve a 3.40–3.69 are named to the Dean's List.
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Jaret asked Alexander about Jar his future plans. Read Alexander’s goals, and then Ale write down your own.
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MasterChef Junior winner Alexander Weiss with judges Joe Bastianich, Gordon Ramsay and Graham Elliot.
Q: When did you begin cooking? A: I started baking w with my mom when I was about 3 or 4. I baked things like cupcakes and cookies with her. As I got older, around the age of 10, I started watching my dad cook savory food. I wanted to try things and get in the kitchen with him.
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Q: How did you prepare for the show? A: Before I even got the news that I was going on the show, I acted like I was already selected. I started practicing super technical things like searing tuna, making profiteroles and ĂŠclairs.
Q: How did you get on the show? A: My school sent an email saying anyone with a real passion for cooking could go and audition in New York City for the MasterChef Junior show. First, I had a phone interview, and then a 30 minute on-camera cooking demo. Last, there was an interview/audition. They asked me to cook an egg, cut a vegetable, and measure some water, so that was really simple.
Q: What was the time frame from the start of the show until they announced the winner? A: It all took less than a month.
Q: Did you stay in a hotel while taping the show? A: Only one of my parents could come out to Los Angeles with me, so my mom came out with me for the beginning of the show. Since I stayed in the competition for a long time, my dad came out later. We were not allowed to leave the hotel until one of the show’s crew members came to get us. It was fun, a bit claustrophobic at times, having to stay in a hotel room for so long.
Q: What is something people don’t know about the show that would be surprising?
Write your goals below. Show them to a parent and talk about what you’d need to do to make them happen.
A: I think what would surprise you is that back at the hotel, we were all super nice to each other. We could completely drop the competition. We were all really good friends and would go down to the pool and hang around.
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Q: It seems tthat baking a layer cake was the Q most difďŹ cult task for you on the show. Since then, have you tried it again?
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A: On the show, it was really difficult for me, but I think I was being too ambitious. I was trying to do too many things in 9 g to 90 minutes. But I am going try to bake another llayer cake! Jaret Bosarge Bo is a third grader in Petaluma, Calif. Jaret loves food, so Petalum getting the t chance to interview the winner of o FOX’s MasterChef Junior was just too good to resist!
Everyone Can Cook! Alexander told Jaret that learning to cook a few simple dishes makes for cheaper and better tasting meals. Circle every other letter to see which two things he thinks everyone should learn to cook.
Standards Link: Reading comprehension: Follow simple written directions.
Alexander stands with fellow competitor, Dara, at the moment it was announced he had won.
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Select a picture from the newspaper. Describe the picture using at least five different measurements (length, width, height, area, perimeter). Standards Link: Math: Measurement.
Find the words in the puzzle. Then look for each word in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities. Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.
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CLAUSTROPHOBIC The adjective claustrophobic means feeling uncomforatble or stressed in enclosed spaces. Being stuck at home during the storm made me claustrophobic. Try to use the word claustrophobic in a sentence today.
Imagine that you won a dream prize on a reality TV show. How would you react? How would it change your life?
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