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3 men arrested Folks walking in the Belmont WalMart parking lot last Friday got more excitement than they planned on when shots rang out in the wake of a robbery attempt. At about 3:53pm the Belmont Police Department responded to a shots fired call at Wal-Mart located on Hawley Ave, where they encountered a man identified as Matthew Lee Ollis 25, of 114 Springs Street, Gastonia, armed with a gun. Officers immediately took him into custody. Ollis told officers he was at Wal-Mart to sell some jewelry to some people he made contact with on craigslist. Sometime during the transaction Ollis indicated that the buyers tried to steal the jewelry then tried to leave in a Jeep. Ollis fired four shots from a .45 pistol into the See SHOOTING, 2A
Do you know what to do in a (nuclear) emergency? By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
It's only about 10 miles as the crow flies from Mount Holly and Stanley to Duke Energy's McGuire Nuclear Station and if, God forbid, any type of emergency or accident should occur at the plant, the utility has a plan in place to alert and if need be evacuate area citizenry- crows not included. That 10 mile area is called an Emergency Planning Zone or EPZ. A bit of background about McGuire Nuclear Station. Ground was broken on the shores of Lake Norman for it in 1971 with commercial operation Phase I in 1981 and Phase II in 1984. It has a capacity of 2,200 megawatts and is a pressurized water reactor using uranium dioxide for fuel. Basically, the station boils water using nuclear energy and uses the steam to turn power-generating turbines. Even though nuclear energy is highly regulated and generally safe, Duke Energy, along with local and state officials, have created a system of “just in case” test, warning, and evacuation measures. Last week, the utility sent a large packet of information in this regard to area media outlets. One of the first parts of the plan consists of warning siren tests. These events are held periodically. In fact, one took place just last Wednesday at 11:50am at McGuire as well as Duke's Catawba and Oconee stations. The siren does not mean evacuate. It means go inside, turn on a radio or TV and listen for further information. Official Emergency Alert Stations are FM 107.9 WLNK or FM 106.5 WEND. See EPZ, 2A
By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Bunches of bicyclists clad in a kaleidoscope of colorful spandex costumes transformed downtown Belmont into a two-wheeled wonder world Sunday afternoon. The event was the 2nd Annual Belmont Criterium bicycle race. Picture perfect weather brought out several hundred competitors in both amateur and professional rankings who jockeyed
their bikes on a route that began and ended in front of City Hall. Swarms of spectators soaked up the action as well as a plentiful supply of sun. The race was part of the USA Crits series and was sponsored by Carolina Healthcare System. The City of Belmont as well as South Main Cycles also worked hard to make it happen. Many of the racers came quite a distance to take part. International riders made their way to Belmont from Latvia, Ukraine, Mexico, New Zealand, Australia, and Britain.
The United Healthcare Team had several of the international riders in its stable. Team manager Rachael Hill gave a thumbs up to the Belmont Crits. “This is a national level race,” she said. “Belmont is a great little town for it. The support from everyone here has been fantastic.” Race Director Thad Fischer also appreciated the work put into the day from folks like Belmont Community Events Director Reba Edwards and Belmont Police Cpl. Doug Huffstetler. See CYCLISTS, 10A
Celebrating NC Beer Month... Garden brings Is ‘Belmont Abbey Ale’ on the menu? By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
April is North Carolina's official Beer Month and Brother Tobiah Abbot at Belmont Abbey says he'll raise a mug to that. In fact, that quaff might be one he brewed himself at the monastery. Br. Tobiah says the monastic tradition of brewing beer “in house” provided a practical solution to many issues, one of which was the need for nutrition during the Lenten season. “Beer was a way for monks to get vitamins and minerals when their food intake was lowered by fasting,” he said. As for his own interest in brewing, Br. Tobiah says it was sparked not long after he got out of the Coast Guard in 1987. “I was talking to my uncle about making beer and there was a shop that sold beer making supplies where he lived in Greenville,” he said. “We got a kit and made a batch.” At the Abbey, Br. Tobiah is continuing that practice with beer making ingredients he gets from Alternative Beverage in Belmont. “I make a five gallon batch a couple of times a year,” he said. “I cook it on the stove in our kitchen.” From time to time, Abbot Placid Solari pitches in. He's been brewing beer for about 20 years. The Abbey beer connection has recently taken an interesting turn with well-known, Asheville-based Highland Brewery whipping up a Belgian-type ale and selling it with a Belmont Abbey logo on the bottles. Known as “Belmont Abbey Ale” the plan is to produce it in four seasonal batches then sell it in locations such as String Bean and Sammy's Neighborhood Pub in Belmont. There could even be t-shirts, mugs, and coasters with the Abbey Ale logo offered for sale.
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This logo appeared on Belgian-type ale that Belmont Abbey has had produced in limited quantities by Highland Brewery in Asheville. The production runs were quickly sold out. “The idea for Abbey Ale came after a monk from Louisiana visited us,” Br. Tobiah said. “He told us that his monastery went to a local brewery and contracted with them to make beer and it was sold with their name in local stores.” A batch of Highland-made ale was brought to the Abbey alumni reunion and was met with enthusiastic response. “It went fast,” said Br. Tobiah. Taking the Abbey Ale idea even further, Br. Tobiah says that there's been talk of starting a microbrewery at the monastery itself. “That's still in the infancy stage,” he said. On a grander scale, according to Br. Tobiah, a group of Trappist monks in Spencer, Mass., decided to start an ale operation at their monastery. “They went to Belgium to see how it was done and spent about $1 million to set their brewery up.” See ABBEY ALE, 4A
What was once a vacant lot beside the railroad tracks on Main St. in downtown Belmont is being transformed into a vegetable paradise. The lot is owned by Jonathan Taylor and located behind the building he also owns at 21 N. Main that's home to the newly opened Provisions Local Market store. The idea for a community garden was hatched when Taylor and friends including Provisions owner Tyler Jones, who also owns Sandy Creek Herb. Co. in Waxhaw, were sitting around relaxing. The concept that was fleshed out involved creating a community garden then renting 50 square foot raised bed plots in it for $50 a year. The rent goes towards building costs associated with the garden and beds. In other words, a non-profit. Taylor calls himself a “benevolent landowner” in this regard and considers the garden space as his “donation to the community.” “We talked about a community garden and put the idea on Facebook,” Taylor said. “It sold out the first day.” Fact is, as of last week around 400 hits were recorded on the garden's Facebook page. Given that enthusiastic response, Taylor says there's a possibility of expanding the garden, and that a waiting list has already formed. The garden itself is about 100 feet long and 65 feet wide. It's surrounded by a heavy wood and wire fence with a farmyard type gate at each end. Inside the fence, raised beds ten feet long and five feet wide are See GARDEN, 4A
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■ OBITUARIES Lucy "Toots" Neely Enjoyed travel and spending time with family MOuNT HOLLy -Lucy Helen “Toots” Ingle Neely, 85, died Friday, April 11, 2014 with her family by her side. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Everyone described her as a humble, loving woman worthy of love and honor. She was born the youngest child of George Holland and Virginia Teague Ingle, in McAdenville, on October 14, 1928. She spent her long working career with American & Efird. She was a charter member of the Mount Holly Wesleyan Church (later Catawba Heights Wesleyan) and was church treasurer for more than 25 years. She was a true and faithful steward and God’s servant in word and deed. She enjoyed travel at any given chance, and loved spending time with her children and extended family. She cherished regular Sunday gatherings, her Bible, evenings in the gazebo, pound cake, swimming with her grandkids, porch-sitting, poetry, church gatherings, attending plays and concerts, musicals, board games and crossword puzzles, intense Scrabble, cards, and any kind of word game with her family and friends. Tomato sandwiches in summer, watermelon, parades, fireworks, family trips to the mountains or beach, country ham, blackberries, and cornbread with buttermilk. Lucy is survived by her
children: Bill and wife Teresa, Gary and wife Teresa, Hal and wife Ruth, Marie and husband Joe, Marsha and Bobbi – grandchildren: Kristin (John) Bradley, Kent Neely, Julie (Jason) Childers, Alan (Christen) Cline, Cole Neely, Caroline (Josh) Beatty, Stewart (Gabrielle), Betsey, and Lucas Neely, Her great-grands: Aydan & Jackson Bradley, Jace and Dylan Childers, Colt and Justus Cline, and Solomon Beatty, and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Elson “Elkie” Neely, her parents and brothers: Lee, Marvin, Rufus, and Billy Ingle, and her sisters: Mabel Gates and Frances Dagenhart. The family received friends from 2:00 to 3:30pm on April 13, at Crossroads Church (Formerly Catawba Heights Wesleyan). The funeral, officiated by Rev. Joe Harding, Jr. and Rev. T. Wayne Preusz was at 3:30pm on April 13, with interment at Hillcrest Gardens. The family would like to express great appreciation for the loving and compassionate care she received by Sandra Jones at home and later, the staff of the 400 unit at Stanley TLC. Memorials may be made to The American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312, Hospice of Gaston County, PO Box 3984, Gastonia NC 28054 or to Lincoln Hospice, 900 Dontia Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly, NC served the family.
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Chad McMillan A member of the NC Woodworkers Assoc. MOuNT HOLLy- Chad Wesley McMillan, 41, 1130 Noles Drive, died Friday, April 11, 2014. He was employed for fift e e n years in the card i a c unit of Carolin a s Medical Center. He was a member of the NC Woodworkers Association. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Jo Ann Cochran Biggerstaff and Michael Biggerstaff of Mount Holly; his father, Gregory B. McMillan of Mount Holly; one daughter,
Arden Nicole McMillan of Charlotte; one brother, Eric M. McMillan of Mount Holly; and a nephew, Ryan M. McMillan of Mount Holly. A memorial service to celebrate Chad’s life was held 2pm, Monday, April 14, at Catawba Heights Baptist Church with Reverend Raymond Johns officiating. The family received friends immediately following the service at the Church. In honor of Chad’s memory… hug someone you love. Condolence messages can be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly served the family.
vehicle as it fled the scene. Shortly after the Jeep sped off an occupant later as Wesley identified Antwain Perkins II, 20, 2316 North St. Lincolnton got out of the Jeep in the vicinity of Wal-Mart and Lowes and fled into the woods. Officers from all over Gaston County and Police K-9s set up a perimeter and searched the area. At 5:50pm officers located and arrested Perkins on the grounds of Holy An-
rested by Officer M. Kelske, 6834 Wilkinson Blvd. Apr. 10: Barbara Ann Seate, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer B. Pickert, 701 Hawley Ave. Apr. 11: Steven Rufus Thomas, escape custody/resist, DWLR, arrested by Officer B. Bingham, 100 Robert Russell Rd. Apr. 11: Robert Barron Eury, assault on a female, domestic violence, arrested by Officer K. Seigler, 7008 Wilkinson Blvd. Apr. 11: Veronica Jennifer McDonald, DWLR, fail to notify DMV, arrested by Officer K. Hall, 6750 Wilkinson Blvd. Apr. 11: Clifford Harris Jr., poss. stolen property, arrested by Officer M. Elizondo, 605 Park St.
Cupcake Fundraiser Allison Love's Fine Jewelry will present a Cupcake Raffle to benefit Holy Angels. Purchase a $5 cupcake and be entered to win a pair of $1200 diamond earrings or one of over 40 other prizes valued at $25 and more. Cupcakes can be purchased from Allison Love's Fine Jewelry and several local Historic Belmont merchants now through May 10th. Free delivery on orders of 25 or more cupcakes. Visit Facebook page Cupcake Raffle to Benefit Holy Angels for more information. All proceeds go to Holy Angels. contact info: Allison Love alove_bug@yahoo.com
gels. He was uninjured. Just after midnight on Saturday, the third suspect, Malik Moore 18, of 648 Dundeen Dr. Lincolnton, turned himself in. He was uninjured. Ollis has been charged with discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle. He received a $100,000 secured bond. Moore and Perkins were charged with felony larceny. Moore received a $15,000 secured bond. Perkins' bond was $10,000 secured.
EPZ: Do you know what to do? From page 1A
■ BELMONT POLICE Apr. 8: Danny Lee Mathis II, reckless driving, DWLR, attempt obtain by fraud, arrested by Officer K. Wingate, N. Main at Elm Tree. Apr. 9: Beth Anne Cribb, assault deadly weapon, arrested by Officer R. Berry, 200 Hawley Ave. Apr. 9: Derrick Bowens, assault on a female, arrested by Officer R. Berry, 200 Hawley Ave. Apr. 10: Brian Guy Farmer, RDO, probation violation, arrested by Officer K. Seigler, Woodrow Ave. Apr. 10: Marsha Bradley, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer M. Kelske, 6822 Wilkinson Blvd. Apr. 10: Reginald Meeler, simple physical assault, assault on a female, ar-
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NOAA weather radios also alert. Other stations may also carry alerts. The NRC has set up four emergency classifications and Duke would contact federal, local, and state authorities if any one of them should take place. These include “an unusual event”, an “alert”, a “site area emergency”, and a “general emergency”. Depending on the severity of the emergency, the public might be instructed to stay indoors, or evacuate. People living within the 10 mile emergency planning zone are mailed an annual calendar and/or brochure explaining emergency procedure, and siren test dates. Schools, post offices, and other outlets where the public might go are also given the information for distribution. An interesting twist on dealing with a nuclear emergency, McGuire or not, is a little pill called potassium iodide or KI. County health departments have made this medicine available for folks living within the 10 mile Emergency Planning Zone. KI is an over the counter medication that protects the thyroid if a person is exposed to radioactive iodine. However, even though KI can protect against radio iodine, it does not provide against other possible health problems from acute radiation exposure. But what about school kids if an evacuation is called for? The situation for
that scenario involves routes, shelter, and schools. In Mount Holly and Stanley, the primary evacuation routes are NC27 and NC16. These roads will be taken south to I-85 and then to NC49 and uNC-Charlotte. Folks a bit further out in Alexis should take NC 27 to Lincolnton then to Lincolnton High School. Schools in Gaston County, as well as the rest of those in the 10 mile EPZ that have need for evacuation during a nuclear emergency, have plans in place for that and are assigned a reception center for students. For instance, Ida Rankin and Pinewood elementary schools and Mount Holly middle schools will evacuate to South Point High in Belmont. North Gaston High will be the reception center for Kiser and Springfield elementary schools as well as Stanley Middle School and Stanley Christian Academy. Mountain Island Charter School's reception center is Harvest Community Church. Parents should not go to their child's school, but rather to the reception center. Duke Energy and government agencies have a plethora of information on the subject of planning for and acting on any nuclear emergency at McGuire or its stations. Visit other w w w. d u k e - e n e rg y. c o m /safety/nuclear-emergencypreparedness.asp or http://www.nrc.gov/about nrc/emerg-prepare dness.html.
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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 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 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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By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
A group of citizens interested in preserving what they feel is their town's charm has recently formed the Historic Belmont Foundation (HBF). The organization is headed up by David Hostetler II, an outspoken advocate of historic preservation in Belmont who lives with his wife Wendy and their sons in the restored Kale House on N. Main in Belmont. The Hostetlers have been involved in historic preservation for many years and were instrumental, with the assistance of Lucy Penegar and Preservation NC, in having the circa 1890 Historic Lentz-Springs house in Mount Holly moved from the path of a new Food Lion shopping center. In 2000, the Hostetlers bought the Kale House and restored it. The home was designated a local historic landmark in 2004. To help with the restoration, they utilized the state tax credit program over a course of three consecutive, major renovation projects spanning a period of 12 years. The HBF has already attracted an outstanding array of board and other members all with a keen interest in historic preservation. In addition to David's role as chairman, Wendy holds the post of treasurer. Tanner Smith is vice-president and Nancy Gadd serves as secretary. Other board members are Belmont city councilman Richard Turner, Lisa McGrath, Jennifer Lovelace, Valerie Pressley, Jim Morrison, and Katy Hutcheson. "The Historic Belmont Foundation got started after a group of residents realized that there was a need in Belmont for a community based preservation group,� Hostetler said. “Our historic homes and buildings are an integral part of Belmont's character, so the mission of our group is to help protect that character and be an advocate for preservation on a local level." Lovelace shared these thoughts. “In my opinion the historic district is what sets Belmont apart from the other towns in Gaston County. De-
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The home of Ron and Jennifer Lovelace at 411 N. Main in Belmont will be part of the December 7 tour of five houses conducted by the Historic Belmont Foundation. The house was originally built by textile magnate A.C. Lineberger in 1919-1921. spite being a growing suburb of Charlotte, Belmont has maintained its small town charm through the preservation of beautiful historic homes and structures in our downtown,� she said. “I became interested in historic preservation after moving to a historic designated property on main street last year. My involvement in the HBF is to help others appreciate these historic properties and to encourage more young families to consider preservation of older homes when looking to move. That being said, the BHF needs participation from all members of our community. Whether you choose to live at Lake Wylie or North Belmont, simply passing through Main Street gives you a greater sense of appreciation for what our town used to be, what is it is today and where we are headed in the future. I believe this will continue to appeal to folks moving to the Charlotte area, drawing them to our unique small town and increasing the importance of the HBF now and in the years to come.� Turner feels this way. “I think it is important to preserve our historic homes in Belmont not only for their architectural significance but for their link to Belmont’s past,� he said. “Many of these homes were built and owned by our local mill owners. With the destruction of many of the mills this is rapidly becoming our last link to Belmont's "gilded age". The new expanded business district with the accompanying zoning changes being proposed for Belmont by a consulting firm from
South Carolina could put many of these structures at risk by making them more attractive as business site rather than private residences. I believe Belmont should promote and grow our Downtown but also feel that there is a place for everything and this area may not be where we want to promote commercial ventures. North Main contains many of the homes in question and the HBF will take a fair and impartial look at what a Historical District means to our community and those who would live within its boundaries. As with everything in life, balance is essential. In this instance we are trying to balance our growth with preserving our history and Belmont’s distinct and rich history.� The HBF is planning events to raise awareness of preserving Belmont's historic character. On December 7 a Christmas Home Tour is slated that will give participants a look at the inside and outside of five houses large and less large that help form the architectural image of Belmont. The HBF will be looking for volunteers to help out with this project. The HBF is also creating a Revolving Fund Initiative. Revolving funds are commonly used by historic foundations around the country to purchase endangered historic structures and save them from demolition.The HBF's revolving fund is a community based, nonprofit fund that is currently being established. All donations to the fund will be used for the preservation of historically significant proper-
ties in and around Belmont. All acquisition decisions must be approved by the HBF board of directors. To help spread the word on historic preservation, the HBF plans a series of educational lectures and workshops. The series will focus on a variety of topics of interest to owners of historic homes. Lectures will be planned on how to use State and Federal tax credits to save 30% of home renovation projects. There will also be workshops and forums that feature guest speakers geared to educate the homeowner on important issues. The first event is planned for June on the topic of historic tax credits. The HBF website also offers a cornucopia of historic preservation information with links to local, state, and national archives. One of the most interesting is to the Millican Pictorial Museum where hundreds of photos showing Belmont and the surrounding area are available for perusal and purchase. The Belmont Historical Society link also allows access to that important organization. On a larger scale, links to Preservation NC and even the National Trust for Preservation are posted. The HFB is actively looking to expand its membership. In fact, anyone who cares to add their name to the organization's roll can do so for free until July 2014, after that dues will be $25 per person- join online at the HBF website. For more information on BHF, its role and goals visit www.HistoricBelmontFoundation.org or find the group on Facebook.
The Belmont Police Department is still seeking suspects in an armed robbery that occurred last Tuesday outside The String Bean restaurant in downtown Belmont. At 11:45pm Belmont officers spoke to two employees who were robbed at gun point as they took a break outside the restaurant at 106 N. Main Street. The two said they were approached by a white male and a black male, both armed with what appeared to be hand guns. The black male had a red bandana on his face. One of the victims was assaulted when the black male struck him in the head, then both were ordered to
get on the ground. Once on the ground, the robbers went through the victims pockets and stole personal items, then fled the scene on foot. Physical evidence was recovered at the scene and is being analyzed. The victim that was assaulted was treated for minor injuries by EMS units on the scene. As of Monday, the suspects were still at large. “We have several leads and the investigation is continuing,� said Sgt. John Wilson. Anyone with information about this robbery is urged to call the Belmont Police Department at 704-8253792.
Gendron captured in Massachusetts Jean Pierre Gendron, wanted in Gaston County for Arson and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle stemming from a domestic incident occurring just outside Cherryville in Gaston County early last week, has been captured in Massachusetts. Gendron was also wanted in Lincoln County in reference to a bank robbery in Lincolnton on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Gaston County Police detectives investigating the arson worked with investigators in Lincoln County to identify Gendron as the suspect in that case and have received assistance from the United States Marshals Service - Violent Offender Task Force in Western North Carolina and U.S. Marshals in the District of Massachusetts. This multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional fugitive
investigation concluded following a massive manhunt that extended from North Carolina to Massachusetts. Gendron was captured in Charlton, Massachusetts following a bank robbery in Sturbridge, Massachusetts and is facing charges from that incident as well. Gendron will remain in custody pending extradition.
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Mount Holly Springfest calendar of events April 28th - Mount Holly Springfest Annual Golf Classic: Green Meadows Golf Course, $60 per person. Registration begins at 10:30am and Shotgun start at 12:00pm. April 29th - Senior Dinner: City Hall Municipal Complex. Free dinner to Mt Holly Seniors. You must register with City Hall as we are limited to 300 seats. Call City Hall 704-827-3931. April 30th - Preschool Play Day: 9:00am – 10:30am, Tuckaseege Center. Children ages 4 & 5 years old can come have some fun. They will do arts and crafts, story time, play time with Sparky the fire dog, and music time. Drink and snacks will be provided. Please RSVP – 704-913-5706. May 2nd - Movie in the Park: Tuckaseege Park, Pre movie activities start at
6:30pm and movie starts at dusk.There will be food and drink vendors May 3rd - Mount Holly Springfest 5K Walk / 3K Walk: Race starts at 8:30am at the Ida Rankin Elementary School. For further information and application go to www.MountHolly5K.com May 3rd - Mount Holly Springfest: 10:00am - 4:00pm Downtown Mt. Holly. Over 125 different vendors, lots of food, great music, kids zone and a car show. Car Show and vendor applications go to www.mounthollyspringfest.org. Need additional information contact organizers at 704-951-0159 or email mounthollyspringfest@hotmail.com.
Cramerton Youth Garden Registration is open now for the Cramerton Parks and Recreation spring/summer youth garden series: Wanna Get Down and Dirty? Do earthworms turn you on? Then join the spring/summer youth garden with fellow gardeners every Saturday starting May 17 from 10-11am at the C.B. Huss Recreation Complex through Saturday, Aug. 30. Must pre- register by May 3 to participate. For more information contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 704824-4231.
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GARDEN: bringing the community together From page 1A arranged. The plan is to have around 40 beds total. Another unique aspect of the garden will be its water supply. The idea is to place cistern on top of a nearby building and collect rainwater in a 1,500 gallon tank which will be piped to the garden. Last week, workers from Belmont-based Absolute Landscape Mgt. and Waxhaw-based The Garden Grower were filling the beds with about 100 yards of rich soil and mulch from Earth Farms Organics. Jason Loseke is owner of Garden Grower and was on site. “We do 'edible landscapes', he said. “This garden will let people grow vegetables, flowers, and herbs.” Jones realizes the importance of harvesting the
plants that will sprout in the Belmont community garden, but also sees another side to the equation. “The idea is to grow food but the garden will provide an atmosphere where people can hang out with friends and share information on gardening,” he said. “It will be a place where people can grow organic food in a community atmosphere.” So far, about $13,000 has been spent developing the garden, and Taylor and his colleagues are looking for sponsors to help defray development costs. One idea is to have contributors' names placed on signs on the garden fence. “We need an anchor sponsor,” Taylor said. The garden's Facebook page is facebook.com/growingbelmont. For even more information call Chris at the Provisions store at 704-8298168 or email growbelmont@gmail.com.
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Jonathan Taylor, Tyler Jones, and Jason Loseke are seen at the Belmont community garden they are developing on land Taylor owns behind Jones' Provisions store at 21 N. Main St. The garden will have 40 raised beds where folks can grow vegetables, flowers, and herbs.
ABBEY ALE: Monks, others celebrate NC Beer Month From page 1A Of course, if the monks at Belmont Abbey Abbey should move forward and go commercial with their beer, they'll need someone to be the brewmaster and Br. Tobiah is raising his hand. “I would love to,” he said. Beer brewing in North Carolina has a long and interesting history with many ups and downs. In 1774 the Single Brothers Brewery and Distillery opens in Salem and operates until 1813. In 1874 the General Assembly allows townships to vote on prohibiting saloon licenses. In 1908 North Carolina becomes the first Southern state to enact statewide prohibition. In 1920 Prohibition goes national when the 18th Amendment takes effect. In 1933 North Carolina is one of two states that refuse to ratify the 21st Amendment, which repeals the 18th. It's signed into law anyway with a quip from President Roosevelt, "I think this would be a good time for a beer." In 1935 For the first time in 26 years, legal alcohol is sold in North Carolina. In 1936 Georgia-based Atlantic Brewing Co. opens a plant in Charlotte. It enjoys two decades of beer production. There's more. In 1969 Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co. builds the largest brewery of its day in Winston-Salem. The brewery covers 34 acres and has a daily capacity of 17,000 barrels. It closes in
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Brother Tobiah Abbott at Belmont Abbey has been involved with brewing beer since 1987. He says talk of him and his fellow monks starting a microbrewery at the Abbey itself has been bandied about on several occasions. 1999. In 1978 Miller Brewing opens a brewery in Eden. It produces the first Miller Genuine Draft. In 1985 the brewpub era begins with a new state law allowing breweries to sell directly to consumers. Uli Bennewitz, who lobbied for the law, opens Weeping Radish Brewery in Grandy the next year. In 1994 Olde Hickory Brewery opens. It's now the state's second-oldest continuously operating microbrewery. Also in 1994, Asheville gets its first brewery: Highland. In 1996 the state's craft beer scene gains momentum with the opening of six new breweries. In 2005 North Carolina "pops the cap." A new law raises the maximum alcohol content in beer from 6 percent to 14.9 percent. In 2009 Asheville begins a winning streak in the Beer City USA
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poll, either winning outright or tying for the top spot from 2009 to 2012. Building on those traditions, the craft brewing industry in North Carolina is growing by leaps and bounds. A 2012 survey by the Brewers Association showed North Carolina with the most breweries of any state east of Texas and south of Pennsylvania. According to the “State of the Craft Beer Industry: 2013” report, North Carolina’s craft beer industry grew 23 percent in 2011. That’s the fastest growth rate in the country (Texas also has 23 percent). In 2005, there were about 30 breweries in North Carolina. Ten years later the number is near 100. Leading the way is Asheville/Buncombe County with 18, Raleigh/ Wake County with 14, and Charlotte/Mecklenburg with nine. Breweries are thriving in North Carolina’s small
• 2012: Three major craft breweries — Oskar Blues, Sierra Nevada and New Belgium — announce plans to expand within 35 miles of one another. Oskar Blues Brevard opens in December. Sierra Nevada will • 2013: NC Beer Month is inaugurated in April to celebrate the beer craftsmanship and culture that thrive in dynamic cities, spirited towns and hamlets off the beaten path. In addition to Br. Tobiah, there are countless other folks across North Carolina that are discovering the rewards of brewing their own beer. In addition, more and more microbreweries are
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popping up. A 2012 survey by the Brewers Association showed North Carolina with the most breweries of any state east of Texas and south of Pennsylvania. According to the “State of the Craft Beer Industry: 2013” report, North Carolina’s craft beer industry grew 23 percent in 2011. That’s the fastest growth rate in the country (Texas also has 23 percent). In 2005, there were about 30 breweries in North Carolina. Ten years later the number is near 100. Leading the way is Asheville/Buncombe County with 18, Raleigh/Wake County with 14, and Charlotte/Mecklenburg with nine.
Breweries are thriving in North Carolina’s small towns and communities as well as its cities. Waynesville with a population of 9,800 has three craft breweries. Sylva with a population of 2,700 has two. North Carolina is home to the nation’s first wind-powered brewery, Outer Banks Brewing Station in Kill Devil Hills, and the nation’s first LEEDS-Gold brewery, Mother Earth Brewing in Kinston. While most segments of the U.S. beer market continue to see losses, craft beer’s popularity continues a dramatic rise — 12 percent to 13 percent annually for the past two years.
Gaston Arts Council accepting Arts Program applications Gaston Arts Council (GAC) is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through June 30, 2014. The North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program provides funding for the arts in all 100 counties of the state through partnerships with local arts councils. GAC serves as the North Carolina Arts Council’s partner in awarding subgrants to local organizations for arts programs in Gaston County. Applications are available for non-profit organizations whose purpose is to promote and develop diverse cultural arts programming in Gaston County. Funding priority is given to qualified arts organizations (theaters, galleries, choral
societies, festivals), arts in education programs conducted by qualified artists, and other community organizations that provide arts programs in the county. Projects must occur between July 1, 2014 – May 31, 2015. Application forms and grant guidelines are available on the GAC website at www.gastonarts.org under the Grants/Service tab. Applications must be received no later than June 30, 2014 at 3PM EST. Grant applications are evaluated by a diverse panel of community members and voted on by the Gaston Arts Council Board of Directors. Awards are announced in September each year. For questions or more information, contact Kim George at (704) 853-2787 or email uac@gastonarts.org.
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â– MEDITATION You Are What You Eat I grew up hearing this phrase, “I don’t drink, smoke, chew nor hang around folks that do.â€? As Christians we seem to take great pride in determining who is spiritual by their behavior. Therefore, we try to avoid certain behaviors and label them sinful. Rev. Angela Pleasants I want to challenge our thinking First United Methodist Church, Mount Holly on certain behaviors. Jesus said, “And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?â€? Matthew 7:3 NKJV. Have you considered the sin of gluttony? Yes, I used the word sin in reference to gluttony. As Christians we choose to ignore this sin. We are more apt to hear sermons about adultery and fornication than gluttony. Maybe we are hesitant to address it because it would put a damper on many of our pot luck suppers. “They tested God in their heart by demanding the food they craved.â€? Psalm 78:18 NRSV. “Their end is destruction; their god is the belly; and their glory is in their shame; their minds are set on earthly things.â€? Philippians 3:19 NRSV. Paul wrote to the Philippian church warning them against false teachers. He said they were led by their sensual pleasures and controlled by their flesh nature. If we allow our desires to control us we are living in contradiction to the Spirit of God. We become a slave to our desires. Whatever we choose to obey becomes our master. The result of gluttony will always lead to destruction. When we receive Jesus as our Lord and Savior we are filled with the Spirit of God and no longer controlled by our flesh nature. “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are.â€? I Corinthians 3:16-17 NKJV. As a healthy and whole child of God we can do even more for the kingdom of God. Commit to honoring God with your mind, soul AND body. Invite the Holy Spirit to empower you to a more disciplined lifestyle. “Everyone wants to be healthy, but very few people choose to be healthy. It takes more than desire or a dream to get healthy‌it takes a decision. You won’t change until you choose to change.â€? (The Daniel Plan by Rick Warren page 24).
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The East Gaston Adult Day Care Center in Catawba Heights was recently visited by ladies from First Baptist Church in Mt Holly, called "Compelled By Love Missions Group". They volunteer with the Center every April, doing a craft, an Easter egg hunt and singing church hymns.
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Easter services at East Belmont Baptist East Belmont Baptist Church located at 501 East Catawba Street in Belmont will celebrate the Easter season with the following services: Movie- “The Cross�, Thursday, April 17, 6pm. Everyone is invited to come hear the message of hope and forgiveness. A time of fellowship will follow the movie. Early Easter Morning Service: Sunday, April 20, 8am. Breakfast will be served in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the service. “Easter Joy� presented by the East Belmont Baptist Music Ministry, Sunday, April 20, 11am An invitation to each service is extended to the community. For additional information, contact the church office at (704) 825-5780 or margolang@carolina.rr.com.
Riverside Baptist egg hunt Riverside Baptist, 171 S. Main, Cramerton, will have an Easter Egg Hunt and Car Show on Saturday, April 19 from 10am-2pm. Events will include egg hunt for ages babies-13yrs old, old and classic cars on display, free food, live music, cake walk, prizes to be given away. Bring canned goods and perishable items for food pantry.
The Tuesday Afternoon Book Club met on April 8, 2014 at Covenant Village with Agnes Horsley as hostess. After enjoying a delightful dessert and coffee, Agnes introduced Petra Hogue who would present the program. Petra is a native of Germany who married a G. I. from Gastonia. They spent some years in the military before returning to her husband’s home town of Gasto-
nia. Petra shared her experiences as a nurse who had received her medical training and early nursing experiences in Germany. She has since been a nurse at Covenant Village for the past eighteen years. She described many cultural differences as she slowly adapted to life in America. The members enjoyed an informal question and answer session with Petra.
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â– SPORTS
The Gaston Gargoyles rugby team clashed with the Charlotte Royals on Saturday at W.A. Bess Elementary School field. The Gargoyles came out on top by a score of 31-12. Contributed Photo
East Gaston scores win over Huskies By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
East Gaston's roller coaster baseball season continues. The Warriors lost a tough one to South Point 5-2 at Choctaw Field. In that game EG held tough for the better part of 5 innings against an even tougher Red Raider team. After that, East Gaston fell to Lake Norman Charter. But EG is a resilient team. The losses didn't dampen the Warriors team's spirit. Against Hunter Huss they got things going and won 6-5. The win keeps the 4-7 Warriors in contention for a playoff spot. Head coach Randy Sellers was glad to see his team deliver a complete performance for an entire game. East Gaston sealed the deal and got the win. "It was a good win," coach Sellers said. "We played well for 7 innings." Against Huss, junior Alex King
took the mound and did not disappoint. King held his own against a Huss offense that tried to push him around. With King working the mound, the Warriors offense went to work to help their pitcher out. The Warriors offense was led by Chase Hannifin who had a huge day at the plate. "Chase was 3 for 5," Sellers said. Hannifin wasn't the only EG batter to have a good day at the plate. Hunter Mitchem went 2-4 against Huss to deliver a solid performance. The hero of the day turned out to be junior Matthew Fletcher. With the game on the line in the bottom of the 7th Fletcher came through and slammed in a 2-run RBI, driving in Christian Huggins and Josh Benfield for the tying and winning run. "The win kept us in the race for the playoffs," coach Sellers said.
Big South Standings North Gaston 9-0 10-2
East Gaston 3-6 4-7
South Point 8-1 11-2
Ashbrook 3-6 3-13
Lake Norman Charter 6-4 7-6
Hunter Huss 2-7 2-9
Mount Holly Middle School pitcher Bryson Linkous winds up at a recent match-up. Photo by Bill Ward
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South Point wins back to back games By John Wilson John.bannernews@gmail.com
The Red Raiders won back to back baseball games against East Gaston and Hunter Huss last week. The wins help keep South Point in the hunt for a chance at another Big South Conference title shot. In the East Gaston game the Warriors hung tough, but a late surge by the Red Raiders resulted in a 5-2 South Point win at Choctaw Field. Things didn't start smooth for Big Red. The Warriors held their ground for most of the game. "We made some mistakes early," coach Jason Lineberger said. "Our pitchers struggled." Up until the 5th innings things were tied up at 2-2. "It was 2-2 for a long time," Lineberger said. Things really picked up when senior Dan Johnson nailed an RBI single to break the tie.
In the 6th inning Johnson went to the mound to relieve Garrett Davila. Johnson had been out with an injury that kept him sidelined for most of the season. His return help spark the Red Raiders' comeback. "It was Dan Johnson's 1st game back pitching," Lineberger said. "When he came in there were runners on 2nd and 3rd with no one out." With East Gaston runners in scoring position Johnson's arm and a strong defensive stand got South Point out of the danger zone. When the inning ended East Gaston got nothing. "I was proud of the way we responded to the mistake we made earlier," Lineberger said. "We got better as the game went on." In the 7th inning Johnson expanded on his 6th inning performance by taking down Warrior batters. "We were 3 up 3 down in
the 7th," Lineberger said. "He got the save." Against Huss the Red Raiders rode the strong arm of Adam Andrew for most of the game. Big Red held off a late Huskies rally and came away with a 6-2 win. "Adam Andrews was carrying a no hitter after 6 innings," coach Lineberger said. In the 7th the Huskies
tried to rally. Huss scored twice in the 7th. But in the end South Point kept them in check. Several Red Raiders players hit well against Huss. Tanner Muse belted a homer, Aaron Mauldin had a 2 run RBI squeeze. Sophomore Ryland Etherton had an RBI single to round out the South Point hitters.
O’Bryon named GC Teacher of the Year The Greater Charlotte Automobile Dealers Association is honoring outstanding teachers in the Charlotte area. Friday morning, Association representatives surprised Rebecca O’Bryon, our 2013-2014 Gaston County Teacher of the Year. O’Bryon, who teaches at Pinewood Elementary, received a $600 gift certificate to Grove Park Inn and two gift cards from GCS Photo Hawthorne’s New York Pizza.
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Mountain Island lacrosse player Grace Nehring, showing her great stick skills, had 2 goals and 5 assists in a 12 to 6 victory over the Carolina Miners. Contributed photo
Gaston Christian softball falls in 2 out 2 last week Last week saw Gaston Christian softball start out by falling to Forsyth Country Day by a close score of 1-0. Alanna Freeman and Gabbi Wilson had one hit each to lead the GCHS offense, while Madison Ramsey had the loss despite 8 strikeouts and no walks. In the second game last week, Gaston Christian lost to Hickory Grove 2-1. Gaston Christian's offense was led by Gabbi Wilson 3-4 (triple), Ashlyn Freeman 1-2 (homerun, RBI), and Lauren Adams 1-2 (double). Pitcher Madison Ramsey had 8 strikeouts but collected the loss. The Lady Eagle's record following that game was 8-7, 7-3 conference.
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NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT OF TAX LIENS ON REAL PROPERTY FOR FAILURE TO PAY TAXES NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT OF TAX LIENS ON REAL PROPERTY FOR FAILURE TO PAY TAXES. Under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by section 105-369 of the North Carolina General Statutes and pursuant to an order of the City Council of the City of Mount Holly, North Carolina dated April 16, 2014, I am hereby advertising tax liens for the 2013 Tax Levy upon the real estate described below. The amount advertised will be increased by interest and cost, and the omission of interest and cost from the amount advertised will not constitute a waiver of the taxing unit’s claim for those items. The real estate that is subject to the lien, the name of the person to whom the property is listed for taxes and the principal amount of the taxes are set below. If the taxes remain unpaid the Tax Collector shall use all available collection remedies to collect the delinquent taxes, including levy on personal property, garnishment of wages, attachment of bank accounts, rents, debits or other property and foreclosure of liens by the taxing unit and the property sold to satisfy the taxing unit’s claim for taxes. THE COLLECTION PROCEDURES DO NOT APPLY TO TAXPAYERS WHO ARE UNDER A CURRENT BANKRUPTCY PLAN. The unpaid tax listings below do NOT necessarily indicate the persons, firms or corporations who are the present owners of the property referred to, or the persons, firms or corporations, legally obligated by the public records of Gaston County as of January 1, 2013 along with the description of the properties (Parcel #) and in the case of properties that have been transferred, their December 31, 2013 owners are also listed. THE LISTINGS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL UNPAID TAXES. THE LISTINGS ARE FOR 2013 TAXES ONLY, which were NOT PAID prior to April 16, 2013. Some of the listed taxpayers may have transferred property during the year, and assumed the payment of taxes because taxes were prorated and credited (typically as a discount to the selling price) at the time of closing. However, if the purchaser did not pay the taxes as intended, State Law requires that the owner as of January 1st be listed even though the property was sold and the January 1st owner no longer has an interest in the property. This is the 16th day of April 2014. Kim Sturgis Tax Collector
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CYCLISTS: race through Belmont
Photos by Alan Hodge
Phil Amalong and his son John Paul came from Durham to take part in Sunday's Belmont Criterium bicycle race. From page 1A “This is a great venue and well-supported,” Fischer said. “This year is even better than last year.” Riders from all across North Carolina also competed. Phil Amalong and his son, 11-year-old John Paul from Durham, were spandex clad and ready to race. John Paul rode in a special youth division. “I love it!” he said. “I came here to
race!” Montcross Chamber President Ted Hall manned a booth on Main St. and watched the racers whizz by. “This is spectacular and all we hoped it could be,” Hall said. “It really puts Belmont on the map. The Chamber is glad to be a part of it.” In addition to the racing, a bicycle stunt show took place in front of Stowe Park with riders doing somersaults and
other tricks from a launching ramp. Rider Keith King and his guys travel extensively doing shows at fairs and other sports events. “I often meet friends in Belmont,” King said. “It's a really nice town.” By all accounts the 2014 Belmont Crits was a smash hit and everyone went home smiling. For results of the Belmont Crits, visit www.USACrits.com.
Racers, from left, Steven Thompson from Jacksonville, NC, Sean Allen from California, and Tyler Conner from Gastonia were just a few of the several hundred riders who took part in Sunday's Belmont Criterium event.
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Tax Year: 2013 Taxpayer Name SECRETARY OF HOUSING & URB DEV SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SHELTON MACEY S LIFE ESTATE SHERRILL WILLIE M HEIRS OF SINGLETON MICHAEL E. SKINNER MARJORIE H SKIPPER DONNA L SKYLES NAOMI & SMITH DARREN LEE SMITH GRACE J HEIRS SMITH J D HEIRS OF SMITH JACQUELYN B SMITH MICHAEL A SMITH PLATO DURHAM III HEIRS SMITH THOMPSON HEIRS & SMITH THOMPSON HEIRS & SOUTH FORK REALTY LLC SQUIRES ENTERPRISES INC SQUIRES ENTERPRISES INC SQUIRES ENTERPRISES INC SQUIRES ENTERPRISES INC SQUIRES ENTERPRISES INC SQUIRES ENTERPRISES INC SQUIRES ENTERPRISES INC SQUIRES ENTERPRISES INC SQUIRES ENTERPRISES INC SQUIRES ENTERPRISES INC SQUIRES ENTERPRISES INC SQUIRES ENTERPRISES INC SQUIRES ENTERPRISES INC STATON HARVEY O STOUT WESTLEY SULLIVAN DEBRA S
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■ BUSINESS
BHS hopes to partner with local businesses The Belmont Historical Society is making an effort to recruit more members from the Business Community in Belmont. The BHS feels that this can benefit the businesses who will receive publications and will be given opportunities to participate in Belmont Historical Society events.
Photo by Alan Hodge
Workers were busy last week putting finishing touches on extensive landscaping at Allison Love's Fine Jewelry in downtown Belmont. The business is located in the 1898 Gullick House at 123 N. Main.
First Annual Art Montcross Chamber events in Harper Park Image Gallery Photography will host the next Montcross Area Chamber "Network After Work" reception as part of a grand opening celebration in their new studio and gallery at 132 N. Main Street in Belmont. That's the location Surprise Me recently vacated when the gift shop moved two doors up the street. The event is set for Thursday, April 24, from 5:30-7pm. There's no charge to attend "Network After Work" receptions and those who haven't yet joined the Chamber are welcome. Registration is requested. Register at the Chamber website. May 6 the Chamber will hold a Workshop & Free Lunch "Moving On Up": How do you know when it's time to take your business to the next level? The event will be Tuesday, May 6, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Hampton Inn - Belmont @ Montcross 820 Ceilia Alexander Road, Belmont. Seating is limited. Register at the Chamber website.
On May 31 the Society will hold a big event highlighting the Revolutionary War period with exhibitors such as the Piedmont Fiber Guild, Sheila Ingle (author of children’s books set in the Revolutionary period), Blacksmithing by Bob Thornburg, and many others. Another big part of the day will be the Grand Opening and dedication of the newly restored Free Standing Kitchen building.
The 1st Annual Stanley Art in Harper Park is set for Saturday, May 17, from 10am to 4pm. The Town of Stanley is now taking applications for arts and crafts vendors. All arts & crafts must be handcrafted. The exhibitor must be the originator of the items being sold—no “buy/sell”. Commercially reproduced work, including books, collections or pre-made kits are not permitted. If you are accepted into the show and you display/sell any items that are not handcrafted by the exhibitor, the exhibitor will be asked to remove the items from their booth. No vendor will be allowed to sell silly string, spray paint, bag bombs, poppers, etc. nor will they be allowed in the festival area. The fee for arts and crafts space will be $25 per space if paid by April 15. Cost after April 15 is $35 Non Profit – $20.00 per space. All spaces will be approximately 10 feet by 10 feet. For more information call 704-263-4779.
As members of the society the businesses will be invited to participate in this event and future events such as this one.
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1. Have an adult light the paper and drop it into the glass bottle.
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2. Quickly place the peeled, hard-boiled egg on the opening of the glass bottle. 3. The fire will eventually burn out.
To begin with, the air pressure _________ the bottle is the same as the pressure outside the bottle. As the _______ inside the bottle is heated, it expands and some air escapes. The egg on top creates a seal. As the air inside gradually _________, the air contracts and takes up less space. Outside air cannot __________ because the egg now seals the top of the bottle. The air pressure inside the bottle is _________ than No, but I the pressure outside and so it forms a partial vacuum. This ______________ can make the egg to get sucked into the bottle. a root beer float!
If you gently put an egg into a glass of tap water, it will sink to the bottom. But here’s an experiment that will make an egg float.
Pour water into a glass about half way. Add 10 tablespoons of salt.
Stir gently until salt dissolves completely.
How many eggs can you find on this page in 2 minutes? Have a friend try. Who found d the most?
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Carefully add plain water until the glass is nearly full, but try not to mix the plain and salt water much.
Can you unscramble these scientific words? (They’re on this page!)
Gently place the egg in the glass of water. What happens?
With a buddy, look through today’s y’s newspaper for the letters that spell ell EXTRAORDINARY EGGS. Cut them out. Take turns mixing them up and spelling a new word. A player gets a point for every letter used.
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Standards Link: Spelling: Spell grade-appropriate words correctly.
ANSWER: The egg drops through the plain water until it reaches the salty water. Now, when it reaches the salt water, it will magically float in the middle of the glass! Why? Salt water is denser than tap water. If a liquid is dense, it is easier for an object to float.
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Unscramble the letters underneath each egg to find out what color to make each egg.
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Standards Link: Spelling; spell grade level appropriate site words correctly.
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This week’s word:
VACUUM The noun vacuum means a space from which most of the air or matter has been removed. Learning cannot occur in a vacuum. Try to use the word vacuum in a sentence today when talking with your friends and family members.
Scientist Fun
Plan a Spring Vacation Look through the newspaper for places to visit during spring vacation and for a way to travel there. Write a paragraph telling about how you would get to the place, what you would do there and why you want to go there. ANSWER: Basket-ball
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