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The road to motherhood For Lyerly it was a journey of 7,000 miles By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
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Melia Lyerly is seen at the 2012 South Point High graduation with her daughter Laura. Lyerly and her husband Richard Fox adopted Laura in 1994 from an orphanage in a remote Chinese village. Laura will be 20 years old on May 10, the day before Mother's Day.
There are many paths to motherhood and for Melia Lyerly of Cramerton, hers led 7,000 miles to a remote village in China. The story of how Melia and her husband Richard Fox became the proud parents of an orphaned Chinese girl goes back over two decades, and has evolved into the modern-day scenario where the child, Laura, who will celebrate her 20th birthday on May 10, is currently a student at UNC-Charlotte studying biology. One event that led Melia and Richard to adopt Laura was a previous sojourn to China. “We had been on a month long trip there in 1988 and really liked the people,” Melia said. See ROAD TO MOTHERHOOD, 5A
Belmont Abbey makes cuts, embraces new finance model By Dave Blanton Belmont Abbey College is changing the way it uses the money it has, earmarks the money it takes in and is looking down the road with an eye on becoming more self-sustaining. The small, private Catholic college announced in April that it had eliminated 16 non-instructional positions. The cuts are part of an effort to decrease administrative costs by $1 million a year. Also, within three years, the college plans to operate solely on tuition money. The idea is to use Belmont Abbey’s nearly $10 million endowment solely for special projects and not “operational, or day-to-day costs,” according to Rolanda Rivas, the school’s director of marketing and communications. For the Abbey, cutting administrative staff means consolidating staff and faculty responsibilities. A part of that plan will see the college reconfiguring the student commons building over
the summer. Students will then go there with questions about bills, adding or dropping classes and financial aid, as opposed to being sent from one office to another, Rivas said. “We’re trying to stream-
line things,” she said. “We want students to feel like they are the center of our universe.” The endowment, which has grown by almost $3 million since 2012, will, along See BELMONT ABBEY, 5A
Archie the frog shares a smaller version of himself with Lilly Hawkins at the Mount Holly Springfest on Saturday. Photo by Bill Ward
Pendleton, Suddreth named man, woman of the year By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail,.com
The 64th annual Mount Holly Community Awards banquet took place last Thursday in the Grand Hall of the Municipal Center and as usual it was a roaring success. The event was a collaboration between the Mount Holly Chamber, The Mount Holly Community Development Foundation, the City of Mount Holly, and the Mount Holly Man and Woman of the Year Committee. Addi-
tional sponsors included CaroMont Health, Duke Energy, and the Gaston Gazette. The evening saw the annual Man and Woman of the Year Award given out. This year's recipients were Rev. Max Pendleton and Marlene Suddreth. The Community Service Organization Award went to the Mount Holly Book Club. Man of the Year recipient Rev. Max Pendleton, now retired, was pastor at Catawba Heights Baptist Church for 33 years. How-
ever, he continues to serve the Mount Holly area community with bereavement ministering as well as civic groups in need of pastoral care. He also formed Trumpet Evangelism, and holds services and revivals as well as teaching study courses. “I go where ever God leads me,” he is fond of saying. Pendleton is a native of Shelby and felt the call to preach at the tender age of eight years old. He worked in textiles for a while, then See MH HONORS, 5A
New times with old friends By Bridget Summerville Special to the Banner News
The year 1916 saw a momentous time in Belmont with the opening of the Climax Mill. The mill is located at East Woodrow Ave. in Belmont and is now Parkdale Mills. Like all mill villages in Belmont, there were houses surrounding the mill that were rented by mill workers with schools and churches nearby. Everyone could walk to work since the mill was right around the corner. Fast forward to June 2005 and a meeting between two friends. What Carrol Trull and Jack Cannon envisioned as a way for the ‘Climax Friends’ to have a reunion has
grown tremendously. A committee of eighteen folks was formed and plans were made for dinners to be held every other month on Mondays. The Catfish Cove fish camp is closed on Mondays so the entire restaurant is used for the reunion. The first meeting had over 80 people in attendance. Jack recently stated that when he and Carrol would get together for lunch, the conversation usually turned into ‘whatever happened to so and so?’ And they decided that they would bring the community together to see old friends and talk about the good old days. A typical night starts with the Pledge of Allegiance and patriotic songs. Belmont See GOOD OLD DAYS, 9A
What ever happened to Robert Clark? By Jack Page Special to the BannerNews
After drastically cutting tuition last year, the Catholic school announced in April that its long-term goal is to operate almost entirely on its endowment. It also announced it had cut a handful of non-teaching positions.
Robert Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Clark, is eighty-six years old. He grew up on the Climax Mill Village in Belmont, North Carolina. His father, Charles Clark, played the tuba in the Belmont Community Band in the 1920’s. Charles’ sons, Robert and David, followed in his footsteps as tuba players. Their father encouraged their playing as they both played in the then recently formed Belmont High School Band under the direction of Mr. Jack Howren. As a seventh grader in East Belmont, Robert was a beginning band student. He was promoted for the second semester to the Belmont High School Band. He played tuba with the band when they went to the See BELMONT MUSICIAN 9A
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■ OBITUARIES Violet Duckworth MOUNT HOLLY- Violet Lois Huskins Duckworth, 89, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014. She w a s born in Lincoln County, daughter of the late L e v i and Lelah Huskins. She was preceded in death by one brother Willie Huskins. She is survived by her husband Coley Duckworth; one son Bob Duckworth and wife Jo Ann of Mount Holly; two grandchildren, Jennifer Meadows and husband Scott of Belmont and Steven Duckworth and wife Cyndi of Gastonia; three
David S. Hall MOUNT HOLLY- David Scott Hall, 65, 104 Quality Drive, passed away Monday, April 28, 2014. He was born in Washingt o n D.C., son of the late Robert Spray a n d Mildred Smith Hall. He was a member of Linwood Church of God in Gastonia.
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grandchildren, Paige Meadows, Hunter Meadows and Laney Meadows; three brothers Chester W. Huskins, Archie L. Huskins and Richard Huskins. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Huskins was held 11am Thursday May 1, at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery in Mount Holly with Rev. Noel Sweezy officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly served the family.
He is survived by his wife Sheila Grose Hall; children Stacy Huffman and husband Tim of Lincolnton, Scott Hall of Mount Holly, Hilary Stephens and husband A.M. Stephens III of Mount Holly; two sisters, Judy Black-Franks and husband Randy of Mount Holly and Kathy Stewart and husband Calvin of Belmont; one brother, Robbie Hall and wife Kim of Gastonia; nine grandchildren, David Lee Barnes, Owen Barnes, Parker Huffman, Bryson Huffman, McKinley Huffman, Lucas Hall, A.M. Stephens IV, Sterling Grace Stephens and Salem Stephens; two great grandchildren Willow and Ryker Barnes. Sister in law Cecelia Broome and husband Carlton of Mount Holly. Mother in law Elizabeth Curtis of Mount Holly. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Hall was held 3pm Thursday, May 1, at Linwood Church of God in Gastonia with Rev. A.M.
Mary Mintich BELMONTMary Ringelberg Mintich, died on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Her family would like for her to be remembered as a lover of art and dedicated to educating high school and coll e g e students. She wanted them to experience life in another way and to understand that there are many types of success. Teaching and working with students were passions during her lifetime. She taught school at East Mecklenburg High School, Sacred Heart College and Winthrop
Stephens Jr. officiating. Interment followed at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery in Mount Holly. The family received friends from 7-9pm Wednesday at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly. Memorials may be made to Linwood Church of God, 830 Linwood Road, Gastonia. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly served the family.
University. Her talent in art can be seen through commissioned work locally and internationally, in film and professional art shows. Two of her recognitions include the Metal of Honor from Winthrop University as well as being designated Professor Emeritus at Winthrop. She also enjoyed traveling abroad with her husband, George and friends. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Clayton and Mary Ringelberg; husband, George Mintich; sister Barbara Stoppert; brother-in-law Bob Stoppert and daughter-in-law Vicki Mintich. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Bundy and husband, Pat; Son, Mark Mintich and wife, Beth; grandchildren, Claire, William and Jack Mintich; great-granddaughter; Hazel Belle Mayberry. Visitation was held prior to the service at McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont. Celebration of Life Service was held at 11am, Friday, May 2, in the Bumgardner Chapel with Dr. Charles W. Baker, Jr. officiating. Interment followed at Evergreen “A Quiet Place”. Memorials may be sent to Mary Mintich Scholarship Fund at Winthrop University, 701 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29730. Condolence messages may be sent online at www.McLeanFuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont served the family.
David Morgan Jr. STANLEY- David Ray Morgan Jr., 56, 134 North Mauney Avenue, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014. He was son of Sylvia A n n Banks Morgan of Belmont and the late David Ray Morgan Sr. He is also survived by his wife Cristel Keener Morgan; seven children, David Anthony Sorrow and wife Denice of Stanley, Stephanie Morgan Cook and husband Caleb of Alexis, Dereck Scott Morgan of Belmont, Tiffany Morgan and husband Richard of Lowell,
Timothy Shane Auten and wife Marie of Gastonia, Christy Leann Carver of Stanley, Jonah Lee Auten of Stanley; one brother Ken Morgan and wife Wilma of Charlotte; one sister Christina Walls of Stanley; ten grandchildren. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Morgan was held 7pm Thursday May 1, at the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home with Mr. Jeff Keener and Reverend Danny Lee officiating. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly served the family.
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1,897 have voted at one of three one-stop sites. An additional 77 have returned mail-out ballots to the elections office. Here are some additional statistics: Republican, NC House 109- 580; Republican, NC House 108/110899. Democrat 484; Libertarian 3; Nonpartisan 8. Voting at one-stop sites continues through Saturday, May 3, at 1:00 pm. For locations and hours of operation at each site, visit www.gastoncountyelections.com
Family fun is coming to Belmont’s GaribaldiFest on May 17. There will be 100 booths in Stowe Park and on Main Street with jewelry, pocketbooks, make-up, pottery, woodworking, home improvement, and many more. The festival, sponsored by the Belmont Parks and Recreation Department, runs from 10:00am until 4:00pm. It will also have a Children’s Area with giant 20ft. slide, Kids Town Fun House, and bounce house, and a climbing wall for $5 wristband all day. On the stage will be DJ Buddy Love spinning out tunes. Featured at 2:00pm is the professional 70’s and 80’s band “Motel Soap”. This five piece rock band usually plays venues such as the Blue Vine in Salisbury, NC. Come on down to the park and enjoy the day.
PFLAG Picnic in the Park May 15 PFLAG Gaston's Picnic in the Park will be held on Thursday, May 15, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the picnic shelter at Stowe Park in Belmont. Free dinner. There will be food, canned drinks on ice, and a short program. If planning on attending please email the total number in your group to: maierbl@yahoo.com. Please type "Picnic" in the subject line.
Fellowship & Faith
Church Service Directory MT. HOLLY Bethel Baptist Church NC Highway 273 704-827-9846 Burge Memorial Methodist Church 312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726 Catawba Heights Church of God 122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225 Cbc-Memorial Apostolic 230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968 Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526 Community Christian Fellowship 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881 Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603 Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656 First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481 First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461 First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521 First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855
Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320
Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600
New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468
Harvest Time Church of God 707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033
New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822
Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141
Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442
Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner St. 704-827-0004 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751 Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224 Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596 Mt. Holly Noles Baptist Church Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-2013 Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness 406 Scott St. 704-827-8201
Featured Church of the Week Ebenezer United Methodist Church Shiloh Ame Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
Tuckaseegee Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301
Springfield Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-820-0193
Way of the Cross Baptist Church 238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111
Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993
Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
Westview Presbyterian Church 1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
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Holy Angels wins 'Circle of Caring' award Moody, stated, "With a nearly $11 million dollar budget, Holy Angels is one of the larger employers in Belmont and Gaston County, employing 300 staff members, serving over 135 individuals and have nearly 125 volunteers and volunteens. We are committed to "making a difference" and helping to make Gaston County a great place to live, work and play." Holy Angels has been a stop for the Pride in Gaston County tour (sponsored by Gaston Together) for third graders for several years and seems to be a popular visit for the students. The essays written by the students highlight many of the reasons they are proud to live in Gaston County - Holy Angels being one of them. The Community Leadership Award is presented annually to an organization
whose work has made a significant impact on improving the quality of life in Gaston County. It recognizes the ideals reflected in Gaston Together's mission of collaboration and creative problem-solving. Holy Angels was founded in 1955 by the Sisters of Mercy, with the birth of a baby girl, Maria. It was the beginning of a much needed
specialized service for children from Gaston, Lincoln, Cleveland and Mecklenburg counties as well as children from throughout the state of North Carolina. The private, nonprofit corporation located in Belmont, NC, provides residential services and innovative programs for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities with delicate medical condi-
tions. The CARF accredited programs include Holy Angels Morrow Center, the McAuley Residences (Fox Run ICF/MR group homes (three six-bed), Belhaven ICF/MR group home (15bed), Moody Place ICF/MR group home (15-bed), four community group homes, Little Angels Child Development Center, Great Adven-
tures, Camp Hope, Cherubs CafĂŠ & Candy Bouquet (vocational program) in downtown Belmont and, Life Choices, an adult day activities program offering living and learning opportunities. To learn more about Holy Angels, or to volunteer, please call 704.825.4161 or visit Holy Angels' website at www.HolyAngelsNC.org
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Gaston Together: Communities of Excellence presented the 2014 Community Leadership "Circle of Caring" Award to Holy Angels on Tuesday, April 29, during their awards dinner. "Gaston Together is proud to honor Holy Angels for their long-standing commitment to Gaston County," said Selection Committee Chairman Robert Browne. "In addition to the dependable, round-the-clock care for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities, they have been an active and important corporate citizen in Gaston County. Through staff service in civic organization leadership roles, they have raised awareness and advocated for the individuals and families they serve." During her comments of appreciation, Holy Angels President/CEO, Regina
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Taking a trip ... in a time warp
Alan Hodge Editor By the time you read this I will have returned from a badly needed couple of days off. Sharon and I went to the beach. No big deal you may say but we had gotten on a jag of going to the mountains a couple of times a year and times flies and it had been about 17 or 18 years since we had been to the coast and I have felt it pulling me strongly to its sands and water. The last time we were there we stayed at an ocean front joint in South Myrtle Beach called the Tropical Seas. This trip we returned to those digs. Our room back in the day was on the fifth or sixth floor and one morning I was awakened by a roaring sound outside that resembled a fleet of trucks coming down the beach. I stumbled outside on the balcony and much to my surprise and delight the sound was coming from five P-51 Mustang WWII fighter planes swooping down. They were so low they had to gain altitude to clear the end of the Springmaid Pier. The Myrtle Beach airport is close by and I found out the WWII 356th Fighter Squadron was having a reunion and some folks who owned restored Mustangs had brought them and were giving rides to the now 80-something-year-old pilots that had flown them in combat. They beat the beach up all day and the lovely sound of the Merlin V-12 engines in the planes rang in my ears.
But that was then. Driving to the coast last week I was reminded of a time even further back and folks who were beach bound. Once upon a time the textile mills in Belmont, Mount Holly, and other towns would close for the July 4th week and swarms of mill workers would load their cars and families and head for the beach. I was just a kid when this annual exodus would take place but once I was part of it. I remember leaving home before daylight. Automobile air conditioning was a rare thing then and so to avoid having to travel in the scorching South Carolina sun the idea was to head out before sunrise and take advantage of the coolest part of the day. I recall whizzing through the low places and swampy places near the coast and seeing the Spanish moss hanging eerily from trees and smelling the dank smell of the swamps and at the same time feeling the cool, misty air from outside rushing through the car's open windows and the grownups in the front seat swigging coffee from a Thermos and I knew not to ask “are we there yet� more than twice. Think for a minute what a contrast from their daily lives and what a once a year treat those beach trips were for the textile workers. One day they were immersed in the whirring, roaring, cotton-smelling interior of a brick building, the next they were immersed in the salt water of the Atlantic Ocean or standing on the pier fishing or strolling the sands checking everyone out and being eyeballed themselves and at night everyone would pile in their cars and go to Calabash or
Murrells Inlet for seafood dinners made from fish or shrimp caught that very day and served with hush puppies the size of golf balls and creamy slaw and french fries crispy on the outside and fluffy inside and all washed down with sweet tea or maybe a co-cola or for the really brave a beer (“don't ya'll tell nobody back home I had me one.�). Then after a week or maybe just a weekend if that was all they could afford, it was back to work. As most of you know there's really no “straight� way from Gaston County to Myrtle Beach. Nowadays there are bypasses at several towns but still nothing like a “bee-line� interstate to connect the two points. Many a driver has taken a wrong turn at places like Florence or Bennettsville or Darlington and had to backtrack to get on course. In 1963 my mom had a Ford Falcon and decided we needed to go to the beach. She could not read a map. We sallied forth. After several hours of driving we were in the heart of S.C. but not exactly sure where. Mom had made a wrong turn. By and by we were on a sandy, dirt road and there were black folks in the fields on both sides of it and big sled-like things laden with cotton being pulled by mules on it. It was like a timewarp. Finally, we made it back to the main road but that image has been in my mind ever since. Many of you'uns will be making a pilgrimage to the beach this year. I dare say, thanks to GPS, few will lose their way. But what amusements will you enjoy while there? Golf and fishing and eating and walking the shore
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I don't participate in it because I'm not of that ancestry. But it's great for Mexican-Americans. Jerry Putnam.
probably tops the list. Staring at the sparkling waters is another beach thing and next to feeling the pier sway under me as the waves hit the pilings probably my favorite one. One thing I will not be doing and that is answering cellphone calls or texts. I am
going to turn that thing off and leave it off until I get back home. Maybe you should consider making your beach trip one that is “unplugged� as well. Who knows, with that distraction silenced, you might drift into a time and tide warp of your own.
Letter to the Editor Letter to Editor Alan, We LOVED your presentation! Several people commented that it's the one they've enjoyed most of all we've ever had. I'm fascinated with things from the past...as if you couldn't tell - Ha! I come from a long line of antique dealers & history buffs so it's in my genes, I guess. Would love to talk more with you. Thank you so much for doing our program and for the
news coverage you've given the MH Historical Society. We're looking forward to working with you much more! Personally, I'm hoping that our group can host a reenactment as a special event some day. I'd like to talk to you about how we'd go about doing that. I think the folks in Mt. Holly would LOVE to attend that...and you could fire your musket and everything! Sandy Carter Mt. Holly Historical Society
America cannot win with racism For the rest of his life Donald Sterling will be remembered for racist remarks even though they were made in private. Paula Deen and Cliven Bundy will also be remembered for their racist remarks, as will Don Imus. Imus made on air comments in 2007 about the Rutger's women's basketball team. Regardless of all the good any individual may have done in life it only takes one racist remark to dismantle an entire kingdom. I thought Joan Rivers really sounded stupid on April 22 when she appeared on the Today Show and compared accommodations in her daughter's guest room to those the Cleveland women kidnapped by Ariel Castro experienced when they were held captive and raped for 10 years. She was trying to be funny but bad stuff that happens to people is not funny. Sterling, Deen, and Imus have made massive amounts of money and did not do so out of ignorance. Although Deen suffered financial consequences, Sterling's wealth is in no danger as he stands to make even more profit selling the Los Angeles Clippers. We need to eliminate racism all around. Black people should eliminate the "N" word and all other terminology that is offensive. There is no excuse for it in music, comedy or professional sports. Racism is not just about African Americans. Slurs made about our Hispanic,
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Latino and Asian citizens are just as painful. America is now hugely multicultural and is Glen Mollette becoming Guest Editorial more so almost every day. It's no longer the blacks and the whites. America cannot remain the number one country in the world until we see each other as fellow Americans regardless of race or gender. It will take all of us to solve our issues including energy, clean water, jobs, debt, defense and the endless list. If we continue to devour and hurt each other we will destroy ourselves from the inside. Only teams win games. One individual seldom carries a team to a championship. Regardless if it's football, basketball or baseball everyone is necessary to bring about victory. There cannot be inward fighting, jealousy, hatred and name calling. Such activity divides a team and guarantees defeat. We have to work harder in this country to move beyond color, gender and ethnicity. We must see the bigger picture. It can no longer be the attitude of us four and no more. We must make our circle bigger including all that love our country, abide by our Constitution and pledge allegiance to the same flag.
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ROAD TO MOTHERHOOD: started with a 7,000 mile journey for Lyerly From page 1A Thus enamored with the Chinese culture and folks, they looked in that direction when they decided to adopt. Another consideration was the fact that China wanted “older� parents. At the time Melia and Richard got Laura, they were 34 and 48 years old, respectively. “We wanted a family and knew we did not want a U.S. adoption,� Melia says. “We made our decision in 1993 and saw Laura for the first time on October 3, 1994. She was officially ours the next day. She was four months old.� But the path to that point was a
long and winding road of paperwork, interviews, a long airplane ride, and an even more trying road trip once they arrived in China. Christian Adoption Services helped the couple in the adoption process, but Melia and Richard had a lot of personal involvement as well. “We had to do home study,� Melia says. “There was a lot of paperwork. The process took over nine months. They look closely at your life. Once the paperwork was done we had to sit and wait for the Chinese government to make the assignment and say the child was ready to be picked up. From that point,we had to be in China in two weeks.�
Adding to the excitement was a bouquet that arrived at Melia's office just before she and Richard were set to hit the trail to China. A card with the flowers read “Dear mom, I was born on May 10, 1994. I am living in Yichun in Jiamxi Province.� It was signed “Hulian�- Laura's original Chinese name. “Yichun is a village about five hundred miles west of Shanghai,� Melia says. “It has the same red dirt as here.� After arriving by air at the Jiamxi provincial capital, Melia, Richard, and three other families piled into a van for the five hour ride to Yichun. “The road was real bad,� Melia
says. “The town was very remote.� The fact that Laura was even at the orphanage was a miracle in itself. “At that time the Chinese government wanted families to have just one child and the preference was for it to be a boy,� Melia said. “People often threw girls in the river. Somebody wanted Laura to have a chance and we were lucky enough to get her.� Even though Laura was born on the other side of the planet, Melia says the bond she and Richard have with her has grown powerful. “I feel as if I could not have an ounce more love for her,� Melia said. “I could not have asked for a better daughter.�
As for Laura, she fit right in to her new culture from the very beginning. “She's as American as you or I are,� Melia said. Laura knows her life could have been very different- or not been lived at all- if it weren't for Melia and Richard's epic journey to her orphanage bedside. “Whether it was by faith or pure luck, I couldn't have asked for better parents,� she said. “They have taught me some of the most valuable lessons I will ever learn in life while giving me unconditional love in the process. I will always be thankful for my family because without them, I wouldn't be where I am today.�
BELMONT ABBEY: embraces new finance model hances the student experience, according to Rivas. Belmont Abbey President Bill Thierfelder has said the new model is about getting “back to basics.� “It’s about living within our means and keeping our eye on the ball,� Rivas said. “We’re keeping the focus on core competencies. The 16 employees – 13 full-time and three part-time –
From page 1A with other fundraising endeavors be used for new construction, if needed, adding labs or enhancing existing ones or creating new faculty positions. Specifically, school officials are already exploring the idea of expanding the library to double its space. Broadly, endowment money could be used for any project that en-
who lost their jobs in the last move worked in financial aid, the business office and reception areas, according to the college. Some were administrative assistants. The Belmont college last year slashed tuition for incoming students by 33 percent, or just more than $9,000. As radical as that discount may seem, school officials say it’s reflective of a trend among
private colleges nationwide, who have seen enrollment slide marginally in the last two decades. “It’s about making a private education more affordable,� Rivas said. “(Thierfelder’s) long term goal is through our endowment we’ll reduce the need for students to seek financial aid.� The school’s new model is also part of an effort to keep it
accessible and competitive. “We do all we can to enable the students who want an education here to attend Belmont Abbey,� she said. The fall of 2012 saw considerable capital improvements such as a new dining hall, fitness facility and renovated student center. In 2013, two new residence halls opened to accommodate the increasing number of resident
students. The Catholic school’s overall enrollment has also risen slightly in the last five years. In the 2009-2010 school year it boasted 1,638 students, including those enrolled in adult programs. Now it has 1,647. During that same time period its overall staff figures fell slightly, from 222 to 204.
MH HONORS: Pendleton, Suddreth named man, woman of the year From page 1A attended Gardner-Webb University and Southeastern Seminary. He began preaching at Fallston Plainview Baptist Church at the age of 27 years and came to Catawba Heights Baptist in 1964, retiring in December 1997. During Pendleton's time at Catawba Heights Baptist, he saw it grow from a 30x50 foot building to its present 144,000 sq. ft. structure on 56 acres. Pendleton also oversaw the addition of many ministerial outreach and other programs including
Promise Keepers, Puppet Ministry, Helping Hands, Family Task Force, Aware Team, and more. Pendleton and his wife of 61 years, Virginia, are still members of Catawba Heights Baptist. She served the church as principal of Vacation Bible School for 19 years and taught young girls' Sunday school for 23 years. Max gives Virginia, and God, a lot of credit for being able to have a long and distinguished ministerial career. “It's been by the grace of God and a wonderful wife who has been my constant companion,� he said. “She
has been my stabilizer when things were not going well in the ministry.� Woman of the Year recipient Marlene Suddreth was recognized for her service to organizations such as the Mount Holly Eastern Star Chapter 345 where she is a charter member and current Worthy Matronfifth term. She has been an Eastern Star Chapter 345 member for 46 years. She has held numerous positions at the state level with the Eastern Star including Grand Officer, Grand Representative, and District Deputy Grand Matron.
Marlene has also been active as a leader in the Girl Scouts and led camping trips as well as taught girls sewing and cooking skills. Marlene has been a member of Castanea Presbyterian Church and Westview Presbyterian Church and served in many important roles in both congregations. Her church activities have included organizing fund raisers, teaching youth, teaching Sunday school, and serving as treasurer. Marlene has been married to her husband Harry for 57 years. Together they started Low Meadows Green-
houses, Inc., in 1964. This business thrived and evolved in Low Meadows Garden Center. As for the Community Service Organization Award, the Mount Holly Book Club was recognized for its 93 years of promoting good literature and literary discourse. The club was formed in 1921 and continues to advance the cause of literature in various ways such as giving reading glasses to a book club for homeless men and gift certificates to Books-aMillion. Club members also serve as docents at the Mount Holly Historical Society.
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Toth, Piercy married Heather Leigh Toth and Christopher William Piercy were united in marriage at 6pm on April 5, 2014. The wedding ceremony was held at First Baptist Church, Mount Holly with Dr. Kendell Cameron officiating. The couple entered the wedding reception under a Saber Arch presented by Airmen that Captain Piercy served with at Incirlik Airbase in Adana, Turkey and Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, Georgia. Heather is the daughter of Troy Toth of 804 Mill Pond Rd., Valdosta, Georgia, and Vickie Hennly of 1066 Cherry Creek Dr., also Valdosta, Georgia. She is the granddaughter of Dr. F.D. and Liz Toth of Valdosta and Beulah Hennly of Valdosta and the late J.R. (Jim) Hennly. Heather graduated from Valdosta High School. She attended Valdosta State University and will be attending George Mason University in the Fall of 2014. She was a member of Gamma Mu Chapter of the Kappa Delta Sorority at Valdosta State. She is a full time student. Christopher is the son of Bill and Linda Piercy, 906 Rollingwood Dr., Mount Holly. He is the grandson of Nell Hammett of Gaffney, S.C., and the late Bobby Hammett, and the late William Monroe Piercy Jr. and the late Rosemary Piercy Carothers. Christopher graduated East Gaston High School. He attended Swansea University in the United Kingdom, graduated from Officer Training School, Maxwell Air Force base, and is currently pursu-
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Golf Tournament The Montcross Chamber will have its annual golf tournament on June 19 at Pine Island Country Club, 1701 Stoneyridge Dr., Charlotte. This premier course provides fun and challenging play for golfers of all skill levels.Tournament title sponsor is CaroMont Health. Schedule: 7:15am, Registration, practice and breakfast; 8:30am, Shotgun start; 1:30pm, Awards ceremony and lunch. For more information, call Teresa Rankin at 704.825.5307, Ext. 2.
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â– SPORTS Mountain Island Girls Lacrosse has 7-1-1 season The 2014 Mountain Island Girls Lacrosse team completed its inaugural season with a 7-1-1 record against programs from Charlotte, Concord, and Ft Mill. Pictured (left to right): Nia Richardson, Meredith Russell, Kaitlyn Sedor, Audrey Solarchik, Sandy Solarchik, Carolyn Solarchik, Jade Juarez, Faith Nash, McKenna Morrison, Brooke McGruther, Abby Wetzel, Haley Wetzel, Grace Nehring, and Abigail Lefler. Coaches are Angela Richardson, Alyssa Greco, Lauren Greco, and Ed Lefler (not pictured). Mountain Island Lacrosse is a non-profit organization that supports youth lacrosse programs in Gaston County and surrounding communities.
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The old adage goes, "Your destiny is in your hands." When it comes to the Red Raiders clinching another Big South title the adage was very accurate. The Red Raiders had a clear shot at the Big South Conference championship. But a hard charging North Gaston Wildcat's team was eyeing it as well. North Gaston beat South Point 5-3. The loss makes it impossible for the Red Raiders to have a shot at the title. Who will win the Big South is still up in the air. But in a nutshell the front runner is North Gaston. But for Red Raider fans none of that matters now. Even with the loss the Red Raiders are hardly done for the year. More on that later. In the North Gaston game the Wildcats hit hard in the 1st inning and Big Red had trouble making up the lost ground. Starting pitcher Adam Andrew had a tough night. Andrew pitched the first two innings for the Red Raiders. He gave up four runs on three hits. Head coach Jason Lineberger was candid in his post game assessment. "They jumped on us early," Lineberger said. "We made
mistakes. They made plays." After the first inning the Red Raiders bounced back. Led by senior Dan Johnson, Big Red made a solid push to get things rolling. Johnson came in to relieve Andrew and and pitched a good game. "Dan Johnson played well," Lineberger said. "He got two hits and while pitching they only got one run off of him." As hard as South Point pushed back it just wasn't enough. On this day it just wasn't meant to be. "The first inning proved to be more than we could come back from," Lineberger said. Overall the Red Raiders had a solid performance. Lineberger liked the effort his team put in. "I'm proud of how we played overall." Next up for South Point will be a match up against the Cramer Storm. After that Big Red will be gearing up for the playoffs. This year's playoffs will be tough. As impressive as South Point's record is (16-6, 94) the Red Raiders will not start the playoffs at Raider Field. Coach Lineberger is prepared for that. "We will be on the road," Lineberger said. "Right now we are looking at the 3rd seed." Contributed Photo
Latta Plantation near Mt. Holly held a Farm Animal Homeschool Day on May 6. The children met Bambi the horse, Luther the cow, Maude the mule, Oreo the donkey, and sheep and goats. They learned what chores they would be tasked with 200 years ago, and viewed sheep shearing, tack and harnessing of Bambi, animal presentations, crafts and more.
GCS Points of Pride Rankin Elementary fifth grader Samantha Black received the Health Hero Award from the Gaston County Health Department. The award recognizes Samantha for her community service project that involved collecting more than 150 pairs of shoes for chil-
dren at Catawba Heights, Pinewood and Rankin elementary schools. Stuart W. Cramer High School student Stephen Moore was chosen to attend the National Flight Academy this summer at Fort Pickett in Blackstone, Virginia. He is a Cadet First Lieutenant in the Gastonia Squadron of the U.S. Civil Air Patrol and aspires to attend the Air Force Academy.
Stuart Cramer High fell to East Gaston 10-0 in five innings during last week’s match up. Photo by Bill Ward
Gaston Christian softball downs Northside 10-3 Gaston Christian softball beat Northside 10-3 last week. Gaston Christian's offense was led by Carley Price (3-3, 3 RBIs), Sarah Adams (2-4, 2 doubles, 3 RBIs), Faith Wilson (2 hits, 1 RBI), Mackenzie Hill (triple). Pitcher Madison Ramsey collected the win in the first round of the MAC tournament with 11 strike outs.
Basketball tourney June 7 Mountain Island Charter School will be having a three versus three basketball tournament on Saturday, June 7. Register and pay by May 16 at www.micharter.org to receive free t-shirts for each player. On site registration is 7:30am. Ages 6 and under, 8, 10, 12 years teams can be male, female or co-ed. Fee is $45 for team of three, $60 for team of four. Medals to be awarded in each winning team. Ages 14 and under, 15-17, 18-23, 24-39, 40 and over male and female brackets. Referees will be hired. Cost is $75 for a team of three and $100 for a team of four. More information contact Robert at roosterlp@ hotmail.com.
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GOOD OLD DAYS: Creating new times with old friends From page 1A City and Gaston County public servants introduce themselves and let those in attendance know that they are there to help in any way. Brenda Muse reads the list of recently deceased citizens and leads in a moment of silence to honor those who have passed. Everyone then goes through the buffet line to load up their plates with home cooked food. Birthdays and anniversaries are celebrated. Carrol has usually lined up great entertainment to perform to the delight of the crowd and sometimes can coax even a few brave souls out onto the dance floor. Local businesses donate cash door prizes for each meeting but the Dec meeting is special. The committee works hard at shopping and wrapping gifts to make sure that there are lots of door prizes to go around. The crowd usually sings a few Christmas carols to get into the spirit of the season. In August 2012, the name was changed to Just Friends to reflect the ever changing group that gathers. Many guests were invited to join over the years and soon the group grew to over 120 people at one meeting. “Getting together like this gives some people a chance to get out and visit with each other,” said Carrol. “They are seeing someone that they wouldn't have a chance to see any other time.” Many of the people who come to the reunions have fond memories of living on the mill hill. In the summers, the mill companies
would give a free bar-b-q on the front lawn for all employees and family members. A lot of times, local TV cowboy Fred Kirby would perform. The companies were good about giving summer jobs to teenagers who were going to school. The Sterling playground and ball field was a favorite hangout for
Climax kids. There were so many kids on the mill village that there was always something fun to do, no matter what the season. Spruce St. was a dead end street and was a good place to play games. “Growing up on the mill village was like belonging to a really big family. People cared about each other and helped each other out,”
said Carrol. In 2005, he illustrated a color map of the1950s location and address of each house at the Climax. The map is framed and hanging in the lobby of Catfish Cove. Look at the medical offices that now occupy the field where so many kids caught lightning bugs years ago. No one could have ever
imagined the Climax Mill would come so far. Good memories, like good friends are never far away. Just Friends meet every other month at Catfish Cove in Belmont. The group meets on the second Monday of the month at 5:00 for fellowship. The meal begins at 6:00 and is $8.00. For more information, please call 704-865-2866.
BELMONT MUSICIAN: What ever happened to Robert Clark? From page 1A National High School Band Contest held in Richmond, Virginia, at which time the band was awarded a Superior Rating. During his high school career he compiled an astonishing assortment of musical adventures unequaled by anyone else in the area. While in high school he played tuba in the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, the North Carolina Symphony and the Davidson College Band. He was constantly seeking rides to his various obligations. Throughout his high school years he made many friends in the music world. Among these were: James Christian Pfohl, Guy Hutchins, Frank West, Lamar Stringfield, and Benjamin Swalin. Before the first concert with the North Carolina Symphony, Robert learned that a tuxedo was required. Needless to say, he did not own one, having grown up wearing mostly overalls. After confiding his problem with his high school English teacher, Paul Neal, Mr. Neal
told him that he had two, one coat with tails (the kind that Jerry Clower called the “claw hammer” type) and one coat that was a short coat. Robert chose to wear the one with tails. When the concert took place, he discovered that he and the conductor were the only ones wearing tails. As a result Robert took a lot of teasing. His fellow players were saying, “Robert must be conducting the concert this evening.” As a humorous illustration of Robert’s talent, Mr. Jack Howren, the Belmont High School Band Director, conducted the band in John Phillip Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever ”. This was followed by a stand up performance by Robert’s playing the piccolo part on the tuba. This ended in a standing ovation. After graduation from Belmont High School, Robert won a scholarship to the internationally famous Peabody Conservatory of Music, a branch of John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. When he had been there for two years,
Robert auditioned for a job with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra. After one year with the orchestra, he received a phone call from Captain Harper in Lenoir, North Carolina, offering him a position teaching Junior High band students. Captain Harper was known far and wide as a wealthy industrialist but he directed the Lenoir High School Music Program as a hobby. His band lacked for nothing. Captain Harper provided his band with new uniforms about every third year and a bus to transport his band to various engagements. During Robert’s second year in Lenoir, the Korean War broke out and he was drafted in early September 1950. He was sent to Camp Atterbury, in Indiana for basic training. After basic training he learned of an opening with the Army Field Band. The Army Band was touring in that area and was playing a concert in Terre Haute, Indiana, which was about one hundred miles from Camp Atterbury. He was able to get a six hour pass and a ride with a good
friend in order to audition. The audition took place backstage during the intermission of the concert. An official from the Pentagon called Robert’s commanding officer the next morning and told him to release Robert to play with the Army Field Band. “We want this man!” There were advantages to being in the Army Band. Robert was promoted to sergeant. He did not have to report for duty until 9:00 A.M. and he could dress in civilian clothes except when the band was playing a concert. While in the Field Band he toured thirty-two states, Canada, and nine countries in Europe. After fulfilling his military obligation Robert was at a crossroads. He could stay in the Army Band until he had completed twenty years and retire comfortably, however, he loved to teach. He chose to leave the Army Band and return home to enter High Point University where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree. Robert taught in the public school systems in the Triad area full time in Den-
ton, Central Davidson, Glenn High School, and Parkland High School. While teaching full time, he took part- time jobs teaching at the North Carolina Governor’s School, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Wake Forest University, High Point University, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Appalachian State University. He also had playing jobs with Ringling Brothers Circus, the Ice Capades, and Rodeos when they came to the area. The audience always got a kick from hearing the elephants parade in as Robert mimicked their heavy footsteps on his tuba. Robert eventually settled in to a career at Appalachian State University where he taught students of lower brass: tuba, trombone, euphonium, and baritone. In the 1998-99 school year he was voted Teacher of the Year in the Music Department. He was inducted in to the North Carolina Bandmaster’s Hall of Fame in November, 2008. In 2009 he was presented with the Orpheus Award by the PHI MU
ALPHA Sinfonia Fraternity. That year only four musicians in the nation were awarded that honor. He was also listed in the Who’s Who of Tubists in Instrumentalist Magazine in 1977. Clark had organized a Community Band in 1979 in Winston Salem. After his retirement from Appalachian State University he continued its leadership, and today it has a membership of sixty players. The band members come from many professions but all of them have had previous musical experience in high schools, colleges, or private training. This band plays eleven concerts each year. In Robert’s words, “There are those who work to live and those who live to work. I have enjoyed everything that I have had an opportunity to pursue.” Robert and his wife, Marian, live in Kernersville, North Carolina. They have been married for fifty-nine years. Their five children are: Rebecca, Kathy, Robert, Jr., and Brett. None have pursued music as a career, but all have been successful in their chosen fields.
Classified Ads Home for Sale or Rent MOBILE HOMES AND APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN KINGS M O U N TA I N Prices starting at $100/week. Call 704-739-4417 or (evening) 704739-1425. (tfn) MOBILE HOME for RENT. 2 BR & 2 BA. Very nice & clean. KM area. $435/mo + Deposit. References required. Also 2 BR House for rent. Call 704739-5319 for more information. (tfn) 3 BR/2 BA BRICK HOUSE for RENT in Spring Acres, Grover, NC. NO PETS. Deposit required, non-
smokers. Call: 704-482-3223. (4/30 & 5/07) CHERRYVILLE AREA -- Two BR, one BA duplex apt. Appliances furnished, washer and dryer hookups. Water/sewer/tras h removal inc l u d e d . $475/month. Deposit and reference required. Call (704) 8132425. (4/30 & 5/07) HOUSE FOR RENT IN CHERRYVILLE -- 2BR, 1BA, central heat & AC. Includes stove, r e f r i g e r a t o r, washer, dryer, and storage building. $450 per month. Deposit required. Call (704) 435-
8750 and leave message. (5/07, 14, 21, 28/14) Land for Sale CREDIT NO PROBLEM, OWNER WILL FINANCE with LOW DOWN PAYMENT, lots in Gaston, Cleveland, Rutherford and Cherokee Co., some with water & septic. Call Bryant Realty at 704-5679836 or www.bryantrealty.org. (tfn) Wanted to Buy CASH ON THE SPOT! Will buy tools, riding lawnmowers, furniture or building full of merchandise,
pictures or anything of value. Will also buy musical instruments. Call: 704-300-0827 or 704-300-7676. (05/07) Miscellaneous for Sale “LIKE NEW” Breezy Wheel Chair for Sale. $85.00. Call: 704-739-3939. (5/07) Yard Sale - Ads due by 12pm Friday HUGE YARD SALE – 4 FAMILIES, Sat., May 10th. 611 Hillside Dr, KM. 8 am. Household items, Children’s clothes, Ladies & men’s Clothes, Plus sizes. Furni-
ture, books and misc. items. KM LARGE YARD SALE – Sat., May 10th. 7:30 am –1 :30 pm. 906 Monroe Avenue (Linwood Section) Tools, Vintage items, Furniture & more. Everything must be sold. Come and make your best offer. 3 FAMILY YARD SALE at 701 E Gold Street in KM. Sat., May 10th. 8 am – Until. Lots of baby items & clothes, cedar chest, and household items. Help Wanted A C C O M PA N I S T WANTED: Oak
View Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, is looking for a pianist. Mostly traditional service style. Includes 3 weekly services and Wednesday choir rehearsals. Some organ ability a plus. Mail resumes to 804 Rhodes Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Questions to jellomhc@aol.com. (4/23, 30, 5/07 &14) A P P L I C AT I O N S being accepted for a NAIL TECHNICIAN. Room for rent. Call: 704-739-9142 if interested. (5/07)
Legals STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 1stt day of May as Co-Administratrix and Co-Administrator of the Estate of Linda Hedgepath Parks, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Renea Jenkins, Co-Administratrix and/or Steve Parks, Co-Administratrix on or before the 7th day of August, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 7th day of August, 2014. Renea Jenkins, Co-Administratrix Estate of: Linda Hedgepath Parks 317 Morning Dew Lane Mount Holly, NC 28120 And /Or Steve Parks, Co-Administrator Estate of: Linda Hedgepath Parks 2524 Ashley Court Belmont, NC 28012 BN10571 (5/07,14, 21 & 28/14)
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