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INSIDE... Obituaries................. 2A Sports ...................... 7A Congratulate Your Graduate! ......... 8A NTHS Inductees ........ 8A Volunteers Honored... 9A

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‘Complicated and wordy’ Land Use Plan delayed By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

“Not so fast.” That's basically what the Belmont City Council said last week when it voted to delay a final decision regarding proposed modifications to the 2007 Comprehensive Land Use Plan until at least its June meeting. The vote followed a presenta-

tion by assistant city manager Adrian Miller who walked the council, and a chamber full of interested citizens, through the process whereby the plan amendments had been crafted as well as some of its key features. Miller emphasized the plan at this point was just that, a plan, and not changes to the Land Use Code. “This is a vision document,” Miller said. “Not a detailed strate-

gic plan. It's only a guide for now. It sets in place our vision for the future of downtown Belmont. Details can come later by amending the code. The code is legally binding, but the plan is not.” The plan's main thrust is to “refine how the City of Belmont envisions the center portion of town developing over time.” The plan amendments have been in the works since last sum-

mer. The city hired a consultant firm, Metrocology, whose principal is Demetri Baches, to help craft the amendments. Two “stakeholders” meetings were held in December 2013 seeking input from folks and business owners in the Main Street downtown and East Belmont, East Catawba Street sectors. A public meeting with these suggestions was held on February 19, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church.

This was followed by a planning and zoning board meeting on March 4, 2014 where the proposed changes were presented. The planning board voted unanimously at its April 17, 2014 meeting to approve the revisions. One of the driving forces behind city officials to amend the 2007 plan was a desire to shift land use in the downtown area from the See COUNCIL, 11A

Relay rained out!

Photo by Alan Hodge

Cousins John Hovis and Phoebe Ellington stand at the Smith Cemetery grave of their ancestor and Confederate veteran Levi Hovis. New markers to Hovis and five other CSA veterans were dedicated during a ceremony in the historic graveyard on Belwood Dr. last week.

The East Gaston Relay for Life cancer fundraiser walkathon was rained out Friday evening when a terrible thunderstorm roared through the field where Relay participants had set up. See the story on page 11A. Photo by ALAN HODGE

New markers Neumann explores potential dedicated at growth of South Point Township Confederate grave sites By Alan Hodge

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A group of history buffs gathered at the Smith Cemetery on Belwood Dr. near Belmont last Thursday and dedicated memorial markers for six Confederate veterans buried there. But wait, you say, Memorial Day this year is May 26. Yes, but North Carolina and several other Southern states also recognize May 10 as Confederate Memorial Day, one reason being that is the date in 1863 when General Stonewall Jackson died of friendly-fire wounds he suffered on May 3 during the Battle of Chancellorsville. OK, back to Belmont. The markers that were dedicated included the stone, Veteran's Administration type found in cemeteries where American service members are buried around the world, as well as the black, Maltese cross type placed on Confederate

graves and known as the Southern Cross of Honor. The former Confederate soldiers that now have new markers in Smith Cemetery include Levi Hovis who served in Co. H, 37th NCT; John W. Armstrong Co. H 37th NCT; Dr. John Emmett Neagle Co. H 49th NCT; Joseph S. Selvey Co. H 37thNCT; James Leeper 5th Calvary and also 63rd NCT; Joel A. Stowe Jr. Co. G 12thNCT. The event was attended by members of several Sons of Confederate Veterans camps including Gaston Guards #1822, Maj. Charles Q. Petty #872, William A. Stowe #2142. The United Daughters of the Confederacy Gastonia Chapter #955 was also represented. A lively contingent of relatives, friends, folks interested in history and a couple of neighborhood folks who wondered what men in gray wool uniforms and toting muskets were doing in the graveyard also showed up. See DEDICATION, 11A

It's a known fact that growth and development are hot topics for South Point Township, but most folks aren't aware of the impact that situation is bringing to everything from schools to fire service. Now, there's a crusader on the scene who is trying to make everyone aware of what's coming down the pike, literally and figuratively speaking. Enter Belmont resident and former NC House member Wil Neumann. Concern over where our area is headed led Neumann to do some demographical digging into how growth now and in the foreseeable future will shape the South See NEUMANN, 11A

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Wil Neumann of Belmont shows one of the maps he has created tracking the growth in South Point Township. He has also given presentations on the subject to many local civic groups.

Fighting Yank dedication rescheduled By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Movement of the “Spirit of the Fighting Yank” WWII memorial statue from the campus of Belmont Middle School (formerly Belmont High) where he has stood since 1946 to a new home in Stowe Park hit an unexpected snag that will result in a rescheduling of the planned July 4th dedication cer-

emony. Two weeks ago it was reported in the BannerNews that work on the Fighting Yank's pavilion in the park had finally gotten underway with digging for the concrete footings taking place. However, the work quickly came to a halt due to a mechanical issue with the backhoe assigned to the job. Repair of the machine took longer than expected and now the date of the

statue's dedication in the park has been pushed back, again, to sometime in September. The original plan called for the statue ceremony to take place near Memorial Day, however, bad weather this winter led to a cancellation of that date. Art Shoemaker, who has spearheaded the effort to get the statue moved, says that the recent delay is unSee STATUE, 11A

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â– OBITUARIES Doris Elliot Loving mother and grandmother GASTONIA- Doris Carolyn Armstrong Elliott, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC. Doris was born on February 17, 1936 to Clyde Walker Armstrong and Mae Swaingum Armstrong in Gast o n County. She was a 1954 graduate of Stanley High School where she was a cheerleader and on the girls basketball team. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was an active member of Catawba Heights Baptist Church where she was a member of the Women of Praise Sunday School Class, choir, delivered meals to shut ins, visited many in nursing David Ray Smith U.S. Army veteran STANLEY- David Ray Smith, 79, 802 West Chestnut Street, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014. He was born in Gaston County, son of David Cecil and Bertha Lutz Smith. He was preceded in death by his

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homes, and served with the NC Baptist Disaster Relief Team. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald Vance Elliott; sisters Nancy Barnett of Stanley and Jeanette Hilton of Gastonia; brother Louis W. Armstrong of High Point. She is survived by two daughters, Janet Lee Johns and husband Raymond and Donna Lee Froneberger both of Belmont; stepson Van Elliott of Raleigh; brother Raymond Armstrong of Sherrills Ford; grandchildren Heather Johns Perkins and husband Marty of Belmont, Ashley Johns Cunningham and husband Robbie of Gastonia, and Noah Froneberger of Belmont; five great grandchildren, Madison Grace Perkins, Anslee Hope Perkins, Knox Wyatt Perkins all of Belmont, Braeden Robert Cunningham and Bryson Gray Cunningham of Gastonia; sister in law Rachel Armstrong Davis of Asheboro; brother in law Jack Hilton of Gastonia; sister in law Wanda McLean of Mt. Joy, Pennsylvania; brother and sister in law Harry and Barbara Elliott of The Vil-

lages, Florida; several nieces, one nephew and many dear friends. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Elliott was held 2pm Saturday May 10, at the Catawba Heights Baptist Church with Reverend Raymond C. Johns Jr. and Reverend Walker Armstrong officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Case and the entire staff at the Robin Johnson House for the compassion and care they showed to mother and the entire family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catawba Heights Baptist Church, 311 Belmont Road, Belmont NC 28012 or to Gaston Hospice, PO Box 3984 Gastonia NC 28054. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly, NC served the family.

parents, his wife Della M a e Davis Smith, and a sister Betty Smith Weaver. He was a US Army veteran and a member of Christ Lutheran Church in

Stanley. He is survived by one son Mike Smith and his wife Kelleigh of Stanley; one daughter Julie Robinson and husband Brian of Mount Holly; one step granddaughter Ashleigh McManus and husband Michael of Jacksonville, NC; one step grandson Derek Lavender of Stanley. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Smith was held 3pm Monday, May 12, at the Christ Lutheran Church in Stanley. Entombment followed at the Good Shepherd Mausoleum, Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery in Mount Holly with military rites performed by the Gaston County Honor Guard. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 203 South Main Street, Stanley, NC 28164. 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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Let not your heart be troubled It happened one Saturday afternoon while my sister was working in her yard she experienced a change in her body. Her speech slurred and her left side became Rev. Angela Pleasants numb. Retired First United Methodist Church, from healthcare Mount Holly she knew what was happening. She made her way into the house and sat in a chair. Before calling our other sister she prayed, “God, I have always been in Your hands and I know You have me even now. Whatever Your will may it be done in my life.� In the beginning the doctors were saying she would have months of rehabilitation. What happened next amazed even the doctors. After two days in the hospital my sister had no signs of a stroke. I noticed she never allowed the anxiety of the moment to control her. She was not pulled into her circumstance rather she allowed her situation to come under the power and presence of God.

Do you allow anxiety to consume you? Do you worry excessively? We sometimes use excuses to justify our worry. We often say, “I am programmed this way, it is my personality� or “It is natural to worry because I am human.� “Quit sanctifying the sin of worry by calling it concern and do what it takes to renew your mind with God’s truth.� (Soul Detox by Craig Groeschel pg. 35). Before Jesus was betrayed he told the disciples all the horrible things that would happen. Hearing Jesus reveal the events that would take place would cause anyone to worry excessively, but listen to what Jesus says next. “Do not let your heart be troubled.� John 14:1a NASB. The heart is the place of our decisions. The heart is renewed by the Spirit of God and filled with His love. Scriptures teach us to diligently guard our heart. How can we not be filled with anxiety after hearing an innocent person will be beaten and crucified? Jesus gives us the answer. “Believe in God, believe also in me.� John 14:1b. Jesus teaches us to take confidence in the greater power of God rather than the circumstances. Trust in, rely on and cling to God through Jesus Christ. “And we know God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.� Romans 8:28 NASB.

■POLICE Belmont – Apr. 27: Gloria HughesSerano, DWLR, order for arrest, arrested by Officer K. Wingate, I-85 Exit 26. Apr. 27: Charles Glen Trotter III, FTA, criminal possession of financial transactions, possess/manufacture fraudulent ID, financial card forgery, arrested by Officer K. Wingate, I-85 Exit 26. May 3: Amanda Nicole Jones, fraud impersonation, arrested by B. Bingham, 7 Vesta St. Apr. 28: Henry Allen McGinnis, DWI alcohol and/or drugs, arrested by Officer J. Barnes, 107 Dorie Drive. Apr. 28: Gary Lee McCaskill, second degree trespassing, arrested by Officer M. Kaiman, 6751 Wilkinson Blvd. Apr. 28: Ronald Dale Meeler, court violation FTA, arrested by Officer J.

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Cramerton Police step up traffic signal enforcement Due to complaints of speeding and reckless driving reportedly occurring in the Cramer Market Place public vehicular area, Cramerton Police have begun an aggressive campaign to enforce the Town’s ordinance against motorists utilizing parking lots to avoid traffic control devices. Specifically, the ordinance makes it unlawful to cut through any private or public parking lot (public vehicular area) in order to avoid a traffic control device (traffic light, stop sign, etc.). Although the prohibition is a Town ordinance and not state law, North Carolina considers violations of municipal ordinances to be misdemeanors and punishable by the state courts. Police Chief Ratchford said that the majority of the problems are occurring with commuting traffic both in the early mornings and early evenings and are occurring in the parking lot of Cramer Market Place. “Motorists are using the parking lot as a cut through from Market Street to Wilkinson Boulevard and vice versa,� Ratchford said. Chief Ratchford explained that motorists who take the short cut are usually already in a hurry and drive through the parking lot with disregard to the safety of patrons to the local businesses located in the shopping center. “There have been crashes as a result of this activity as well as numerous near misses,� Ratchford said. Cramerton Police recently held a week-long enforcement campaign at the location and according to Chief Ratchford additional campaigns are planned.

Fellowship & Faith

Church Service Directory BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216 Brotherhood/Sisterhood Wncc. 120 Park Street 704-825-1333 Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Avenue 704-827-8474 Catawba Heights Wesleyan Church 101 Beaty Rd., Belmont 704-827-8381 Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061 East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780 East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845 East Belmont Free Will Baptist 909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346 East Belmont Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-825-8822 Ebenezer United Methodist Church 120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366 First Baptist Church 23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758 First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811 First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357 First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106 Forest Pointe Church Meets at Stowe Family YMCA Bldg. 704-825-1709 Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283 Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276 Full Gospel Church 106 School St 704-827-9621 Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252 Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280 Grace Korean Chr. Assembly-God 124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-829-1091 Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959 Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711 Holy Comforter Lutheran Church 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483 Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007 Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342 Message of Love Church 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046 Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist 212 South Street 704-825-7269 New Hope Presbyterian Church 4357 S. New Hope Rd., Gastonia 704-824-1697 New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195 New Mills Chapel Fire Baptised 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457 North Belmont Church of God 2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092 O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576 Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480 Power of the Spirit Church 118 School Street 704-827-7071

Featured Church of the Week Tuckaseege Baptist Church Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600 South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516 South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045 South Point United Methodist 510 Southpoint Church Rd. 704-825-4019 Springwood Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801

St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175 Stowe Memorial Baptist Church 26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987 Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730 Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604 Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

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The (primary) votes are in

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USMC Drill SSgt. Kelch gave future Marines known as “poolees” a taste of drill during Saturday's recruiting event at George Poston Park. Interested in joining up? Call Sgt. Wheelen at 704-689-6904.

Voters were few and far between for Belmont Central School poll workers Christiana Decker (left) and Mitzy Bondurant during last week's primary election. By lunch only about 100 folks had cast ballots there. By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Arts in the Park set for June 7 The Gaston Arts Council will host the free “ARTS in the Park” (formerly Pops in the Park). The concert and exhibition of art will take place on Saturday, June 7 at 5:00 p.m. All of Gaston County is invited to join this all out arts extravaganza which will be held at Biggerstaff Park in Dallas NC. This year’s theme of “ARTS in the Park” fully encompasses the Arts Council’s vision to present the extremely talented artists in Gaston County. The Gaston Symphonic Band will play the famed the “1812 Overture,” the Gaston Choral Society will entertain in song; visual artists will sell their arts and crafts in the artist marketplace. There will be an art raffle drawing during intermission. The South Point High School "Raider Navy" NJROTC will lead the pledge of allegiance and

Members of the York Chester Middle School Band will play the National Anthem. The Arts & Humanities Explorers will present their “Go-Green” Production. Admission and parking are free, so bring the whole family and set your picnic

space up and enjoy the evening! There will be prizes for the best dressed picnic tables. For more information, call 704-853-ARTS (2787) or email uac@gastonarts. org.

More houses for Belmont

Gaston County Board of Elections poll worker Ellie Shank was standing in the doorway of the gym at Belmont Central Elementary last Tuesday. A sultry breeze was blowing and the sun was beaming down. She was looking for voters, but so far that day, they had been as scarce as hen's teeth. “Only about 100 voters had shown up by noontime,” Shank remarked. That scene was typical of many precincts across Gaston County during the May 6 primary. Voter turnout was light. According to the Board of Elections, only 8.74 percent of Gaston County voters cast ballots. Nonetheless, results included: Tom Keigher (3,739 votes) in Gaston Commissioner GOP primary victory over Jim Gallagher (3,513 votes) and Dale Burkett (1,000 votes); 109th N.C. House District GOP pri-

mary- Dana Bumgardner (2,341 votes) defeated Mickey Price (1,204 votes); Gaston County Sheriff GOP primary- Jeff Bryson (4,177 votes) defeated Jeff Clark (3,192 votes), Jeff Baker (554 votes). Other tallies included: US Senate GOP primary- Thom Tillis (3,593 votes) led the way over Greg Brannon (2,241 votes), Mark Harris (2,206 votes), Heather Grant (280 votes), Ted Alexander (143 votes), Jim Snyder (99 votes), Alex Lee Bradshaw, (24 votes), Edward Kryn (17 votes); US Senate Democrat- Kay Hagan was on top (1,869 votes) over Will Stewart (577 votes), Ernest Reeves, 244 votes); US Senate LibertarianSean Haugh won (17 votes) over Tim D'Annunzio (9 votes); US House of Representatives District 10 GOP- Patrick McHenry was victor with 6,784 votes, Richard Lynch (1,673 votes); Supreme Court Associate Justice- Eric Levinson (5,981 votes) won over Robin Hudson (2,826 votes).

More new homes are slated for construction in Belmont near the intersection of South Point and Armstrong roads. AV Homes announced last week it plans to build 153 homes that will be marketed to first-time homebuyers. The development will be called Morgan’s Branch. Homes will be priced from about $200,000 to about $250,000 and range in size from 1,800 to 3,000 square feet each. “Recent census data shows that those between the ages of 25 and 34 are attracted to markets like Charlotte and we believe this trend will continue over the next few years,” Bill Kiselick, president of the company’s Carolinas division, said. Morgan’s Branch is the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company’s first community in the Charlotte area since it came to the Carolinas last year.

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Belmont Mayor Charlie Martin lends babysitting support as Emily and GT Swindell and family cut a ribbon to open their new BBQ and grill last Saturday in the concession building in Stowe Park. Holding the ribbon are Chamber members Brandy Mercer of Finial Construction and Timothy Roberts of Cottage Keepers. A DJ provided music, and guests were treated to free funnel cakes and BBQ samples.

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An host of dignitaries took part in the recent Loftin at Montcross senior apartments ribbon cutting and grand opening event. From L to R: Darren Swanson, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Mayor Charlie Martin, Judd Spargo (resident), Abbot Placid Solari of Belmont Abbey, Thomas Weathers (family of Kevin loftin), Dionne Nelson of Laurel Street Residential, Tom Weathers, Senator Kathy Harrington, Bob Kucab of NC Housing Finance Agency

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Action Coach Tony Marder taught more than 40 participants how to improve the performance of their business in a free workshop and lunch co-sponsored by Patz Promotional Products, International Minute Press, Image Gallery, Lyerly Agency, RJ Schrift Personal Asset Management and Kennedy Business Services. Presented by the Chamber's Entrepreneur Roundtable Committee in the Spring-Load Your Business workshop series.

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A combination grand opening and Chamber "Network After Work" drew a big crowd to celebrate the new Image Gallery Photography at 132 N. Main Street in Belmont. Owners Dodie and Scott Huffman are shown above cutting the ribbon, which is being held by Freda Hall of Coldwell Banker MECA Realty and Tony Marder of ActionCoach. Also in the photo, from left, are Danielle Jonas of the Jonas Group, Jim Pedersen of Sir Speedy, Brian Anderson of Happy Dog CafĂŠ and Bou-

tique, Dr. David Demperio of Belmont Chiropractic Center, Dodie's mom Evelyn Ewing, Skip Graham of Spy Tech, Josh Gaddis, Annie Jenkins

of The Banner News, Bristol Crider, Chamber President Ted Hall, and Yansea Taylor of Taylor Law.

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Pacific Coast Feather Company President and CEO Joe Crawford cuts a ribbon, with Gaston County commissioners, members of the local legislative delegation, and representatives of the Economic Development Commission, at the opening of a Pacific Coast Feather plant on Lowell Road in Ranlo. Plant Manager, Jean Lineberger (at right) is among 35 employees who have returned to work after losing jobs at the same plant last year when their previous employer closed. More than 100 workers are projected to be on the job when the plant reaches full capacity.

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We are seeking sponsors for our garden! Flagship $15,000; Silver Tier $10,000; Bronze Tier $5,000 All donations can be tax deductible!

Outstanding Gaston College graduates were honored on Tuesday, May 6, for their academic achievement at the College’s annual Awards Banquet. These outstanding graduates are among the 785 students graduating this month from Gaston College. Around 488 students will participate in the graduation commencement ceremony on May 16th at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte. The following local students received divisional awards for academic achievement: Outstanding Graduates: Belmont- Hannah K. Laws, Associate of Science;

Christina N. Simms, Computer Engineering Technology. Stanley- Marshall A. Champion, Art; Stacey Y. Dalzell, Computer Programming; Lisa A. Thrams, Dietetic Technician. President’s Awards: Dr. Patricia Skinner presented the President’s Award to full-time students that maintained an overall 4.0 grade point average. Ashlynn Baxter of Belmont was one of the recipients. Learn 4 Life Awards: Lowell- Shaynee Doby; Mt. Holly- Tracy Brod, Lisa Williams.

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Current Signature Sponsorship’s include: • Town and Country Garden Club (1500 gallon rain harvesting cistern) • Cottage Keepers (Garden Shed with her cedar shake & tin roof, and antique crystal-door knob) Current Business Sponsors include: • Absolute Turf Management • South Point Pet Hospital • WinterPast Florist • The Garden Growers • Happy Dog Boutique • Provisions Market • MECA Realty – Allison and Freda • The Curtis Gaston Family • The Belmont Farmers Market • Cline Landscape Design

• H&M Catering • Hans and Megan Kanal • ScopCity • Linda Evans realty • Garibaldi Realty • String Bean • Montcross Chamber of Commerce • Justin Boots • Rodney E Smallwood, CPA • Brad Collins of The Roberts Law Firm

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Wellness program benefits both employees and employers CaroMont Health is looking to improve the overall well-being of not only its employees, but those of other companies as well. CaroMont’s wellness director, Debbie Bellinger, developed a program targeting wellness goals for the senior managers that included eight weeks of health lectures and weekly individual coaching sessions. “At senior leadership meetings we do calisthenics,� Serra says. “People have permission to stand in the middle of meetings doing arm circles. It’s not frowned upon at all.� CaroMont’s wellness program is not limited to the top brass. All employees seeking a healthier lifestyle

can receive the same oneon-one coaching and guidance from the program’s dedicated registered dietitian and a registered nurse. All employees have free membership to the CaroMont Health & Fitness Center, which offers cardio training, strength training and over 40 group-exercise classes a week. Clinical monitoring is provided before, during and after exercise as needed. The wellness program started in late 2010 to help employees avoid weight gain during the holidays. For seven weeks, 310 employees signed up for a program designed to help them watch their weight during a season of overindulgence.

“When we ended the program in early January, the average weight loss was 4.3 pounds,� Bellinger says. “The results for those who completed the program were incredible.� The takeaway from that success was to offer programs to employees. Programs such as Embrace the New You, 30 Days to Sanity, Health Revolution and the Healthy Back program are targeted to teams of employees. “The lesson our employees have learned from these group programs is that if you hold our hand and go through these programs, you will get positive results,� Bellinger says. If positive results aren’t

CAROTHERS FUNERAL HOME BREAKING GROUND ON NEW FACILITY – A new 10,500 square-foot Carothers Funeral Home and chapel will open later this year on South New Hope Road across from Gaston Memorial Park in Gastonia. With grading equipment already operating in the background, Carothers officials joined with representatives of the City of Gastonia, Gaston County and the Montcross Area and Gaston Regional Chambers of Commerce, to break ground on the project. Bill Rhinehart, general manager of Gaston Memorial Park and Carothers Funeral Home, said associates from the current Carothers Funeral Home on West Second Avenue will move to the new location. "We will continue to serve families at our Carothers Funeral Homes in Stanley and Dallas," he said.

enough motivation, CaroMont offers incentives to employees to pursue healthy habits with ongoing monetary deposits into their health-care reimbursement accounts to cover outof-pocket medical expenses. For example, employees who hit the gym eight times a month see $25 per month added to their HRA. Those who work to lower their body mass index to a benchmark receive a $50 HRA deposit and another $25 for each quarter the measure holds steady or drops. Employees who complete a smoking-cessation class get $25 and another $50 six months later for remaining tobacco-free. All non-smokers receive $50 in their HRA each year. About 30% of CaroMont’s 4,000 employees were participating in programs to earn HRA credits last year. In 2013, CaroMont’s average claims cost per month per employee was $771,

down from $839 in 2012 but up from $756 in 2011. The 2012 bump was typical at the start of any wellness initiative, Serra says, when screenings reveal medical issues that need treatment. Overall, she says, the hospital touts that almost three years into its wellness program, peremployee costs are holding steady when most employers are encountering doubledigit increases. CaroMont is working to stem the increase in chronic disease among employees by creating a culture of wellness. It found that workers who devote themselves to caring for others don’t always do the same for themselves. CaroMont reworked the menu in its cafeteria to make healthy choices more abundant and less expensive than the unhealthy fare. A turkey burger and apple is less expensive than a hamburger and French fries. The cafeteria also offers sushi. After diners said they enjoyed

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South Point High School cross country team named NCHSAA Scholar Athlete Team

Front row, left to right, Garrett Gibson, Ben Hessler, Franklin Bogle, Thomas Will, Corey Hodges, Brent Williamson. Back row, left to right, Quinn Barnette, Kendrick Icenhour, William Hoppe, Will Allen, David Wise. Not pictured: Tylik Hall, Ben Miller and Will Rhoton. School Athletic Association men's cross country teams nominated for the AAA Scholar-Athlete Team Awards. The members of the team are Will Allen, Quinn Barnette, Franklin Bogle, Garrett Gibson, Tylik Hall, Benjamin Hessler, Corey Hodges,

William Hoppe, Kendrick Icenhour, Ben Miller, Will Rhoton, Thomas Will, Brent Williamson and David Wise. They are coached by Kody Kubbs. This is the eight South Point team to be named the NCHSAA Scholar Athlete team in their sport.

The other teams were Women's Cross Country (2002-2003), Men's Cross Country (2005-2006 and 2012-2013), Men's Swimming and Diving (2008-2009), Men's Tennis (2010) and Women's Golf (2010 and 2012)

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South Point High School announces scholar athletes

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South Point High School’s athletes are not only excellent on the field they are excellent in the classroom as well. They are true scholar athletes. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete program recognizes varsity teams and individual athletes for their excellence in the classroom. To be a scholar-athlete team, the team must maintain a 3.1 unweighted grade point average for the designated semester and most also have at least five team members. To be an individual scholar-athlete, the athlete must have a 3.5 weighted GPA for the designated semester. For the fall and winter semesters South Point had nine varsity teams named as Scholar Athlete teams and 153 individual athletes named as Scholar Athletes. One team, the ladies golf team had the qualifying GPA - 3.562 – but only four team members, therefore they did not qualify as a team for this recognition. The Scholar Athlete teams and their GPA are Women’s Cross Country – 3.708; Men’s Cross Country – 3.596: Women’s Tennis – 3.40; Varsity Volleyball – 3.458; Men’s Swimming – 3.578: Women’s Swimming – 3.750; Varsity Cheerleading – 3.409; Men’s Varsity Soccer – 3.250; Men’s Varsity Football – 3.163. Also, the Men’s Cross Country and Women’s Swimming teams ranked in the Top 3 in the state for their sport. Listed below are the Scholar Athlete teams and their members and then the individual Scholar Athletes. Women’s Cross Country – Jade Hanafin, Jordan Hicks, Arylin Locklear, Makayla

Lund, Morgan Mahaffey, Cheyenne Orendorff, Jenna Rayfield, Julianna Rose, Grace Russell, Katie Scruggs, Mikayla Withers, and Aurora Ziemer. Men’s Cross Country – Will Allen, Quinn Barnette, Franklin Bogle, Garrett Gibson, Tylik Hall, Benjamin Hessler, Corey Hodges, William Hoppe, Kendrik Icenhour, Ben Miller, Will Rhoton, Thomas Will, Brent Williamson, and Austin Wise. Women’s Tennis –Susanne Bachmann, Kayla Cho, Kendall Edwards, Bianca Hanafin, Madeline Killen, Mallory McGarity, Merit Morgan, Taylor Rash, Taylor Stachnik, Holly Withers. Varsity Volleyball – Victoria Barker, Samantha Everhart, Cydni Fowler, Maelyn Henninger, Chelsea Houser, Rachel Howe, Kayla Karr, Katherine Nencetti, Susannah Pennington, Callie Poll, Colleen Targonski, Kendall Williams. Men’s Varsity Soccer – Jonathan Cardona, Ben Decker, Noah Gadd, Karl Kowalewski, Peter Kumlin, Josh Lineberger, Nate Long, Thomas Matthew, Carlos Morales, Washington Nguyen, Nicholas Pena, Carson Potter, Zaccaria Romano, Saxon Snyder, Caleb Trimble, Joshua Woodard Women’s Golf – Josie Airhart, Madison Carr, Madison Monteith, Samantha Telsrow (Had the necessary GPA, but did not qualify as a team, because needed 5 members) Men’s Swimming – William Allen, Quinn Barnette, Logan Colone, Garrett Gibson, Alex Gutkowski, Benjamin Hessler, Matthew Hicks, Corey Hodges, Clayton Hudson, Kyle Knox, Michael Lewis, Evangelos Mageras, Carson Potter, Jor-

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William West Russell, Nicholas Schultz, Patrick Scott, JT Starr, Donovan Stowe, Ben Washam, Nolan Wilson Individual Scholar Athletes – Josie Airhart, Sydney Allen, Will Allen, Brianna Allman, A. J. Alverson, Cody Auten, Bachmann, Susanne, Payton Bailey, Quinn Barnette, Christina Benedict, Franklin Bogle, Tyler Bray, Jaquan Brooks, Aaron Camp, Madison Carr, Kayla Cho, Cora Bridgeman, Hannah Broome, Noah Calhoun, Jon Cardona, Stephen Carriker, Isaiah Carter,Logan Colone, Claire Cook, Trey Crenshaw, Lexi Crosby, Tyler Davis, Ben Decker, Olivia Devine, Taylor Devinney, Austin Dirks, Richard Dunning, Samantha Everhart, Breanna Floyd, Joe Flynn, Taylor Foulk, Cydni Fowler, Brittany Franks, Noah Gadd, Deonte Gaston, Garrett Gibson, Taylor Ginn, Rachel Gottfried, Charlotte Greene,

Alex Gutkowski, Tylik Hall, Bianca Hanafin, Jade Hanafin, Maelyn Henninger, Rachel Henninger, Ben Hessler, Jordan Hicks, Matthew Hicks, Corey Hodges, Dakota Hood, William Hoppe, Chelsea Houser, Rachel Howe, Clayton Hudson, Caroline Hyde, Kendrick Icenhour, Gabrielle Johnson, Deion Jones, Clay Julen, Jacob Justice, Kayla Karr, Madeline Killen, Riley King, Kyle Knox, Karl Kowalewski, Jon Ledord, Michael Lewis, Josh Lineberger, Locklear, Aryln, Nate Long, Yale Loucks, Makayla Lund, Morgan Mahaffey, Thomas Matthew, Lexi McAlister, Victoria McAlister, Hunter McCorkle, Zach McHugh, Kaleigh McDonald, Addie McElveen, Mallory McGarity, Lindsay McGinnis, Matt Mellette, Ben Miller, Brian Miller, Madison Monteith, Merit Morgan, Tanner Muse, Mary Nance, Max Neisler,

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Gaston Christian varsity softball took a 10-1 victory last week over Tri City Christian. Gaston Christian's offense was led by Faith Wilson (2-3, triple, 2 RBIs), Mackenzie Hill (2-3, triple, 2 RBIs), Gabbi Wilson (2-3, triple, RBI) and Madison Ramsey (2-4, triple). Pitcher Ramsey collected the win with 9 strike outs. The Lady Eagles end their regular season with an overall record of 11-9 and advanced to state tourney. Gaston Christian Varsity Softball won the first round of the NCISSA 3A Softball

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Gaston County Schools hosted the annual National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony on Tuesday, April 8 at Ashbrook High School. The program honored approximately 300 high school students, who are enrolled in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, for their outstanding academic achievement. To be eligible for induction into the National Technical Honor Society, a student must complete four courses in a Career and Technical Education cluster area; maintain academic excellence in core and career/technical courses; maintain high attendance and demonstrate leadership skills. The National Technical Honor Society inductees for 2014 for East Gaston and South Point high schools are listed by school. East Gaston High School- Aliyah Adams, Elaine Barnes, Kayla Barrett, Ashleigh Beckner, Molly Benfield, Kasey Boughman, Catherine Bum-

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State tournament on Saturday defeating Providence Day 6-0. Gaston Christian's leading hitters were Lauren Adams (2 hits, triple, RBI), Tiffany Cobb ( 1 hit, 2 RBIs), Madison Ramsey (one hit, 1 RBI), Faith Wilson (one hit, 1 RBI), and Sarah Adams and Alanna Freeman with one hit each. Pitcher Madison Ramsey collected the shut-out win with 9 strike outs. The Lady Eagles advance to the second round of the state tournament to face Wesleyan Christian away on Tuesday. Their overall record is now 12-9.

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Nearly 140 runners came out to participate in the 17th Annual Mount Holly Springfest 5K race on May 3. Two dozen walkers came out and walked a 3K. The winner of the 5K, Andrew Collins, finished in 17:27.035. Second Place was taken by Eduardo Andrade in 17:39.429 and third by Nathan Foxx in 19:44.344. These winners were the Top Three Males in the Race. The Top Three Females were Jennifer Wheeler came in with a time of 22:28.767, Angela Congelli in 22:55.103 and Wendy McSwain in 24:18.118.

Sierra Hanafin winner in Congressional Art Contest Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) recently announced Vandal Novacek and Sierra Hanafin as the winners of the 10th District's 2014 Congressional Art Contest. Vandal's piece, "Celluloid Selfie", was selected as the winner by a panel of judges from the 10th District. He is a student at Forestview High School in Gastonia where he studies art under teacher Elaine Patterson. Vandal's artwork will be prominently displayed in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. alongside pieces from each of the Congressional districts across the country. He will be eligible for a scholarship to the Savannah College of Art and Design. This year, for the first time, McHenry's office held a "People's Choice Competition" as part of the Art Contest. The winner of that competition was Sierra Hanafin's piece "My Brush's Journey”. Sierra is a student at Belmont's South Point High School where she studies art under teacher Alyson Hall. The "People's Choice Competition" winner was determined by which piece received themost "Likes" on Congressman McHenry's Facebook page. “I would like to thank all 24 students who contributed artwork to the competition. Congratulations to both Vandal and Sierra on being recognized for their great pieces,” said Congressman McHenry. The Congressional Art Contest is a privately-funded competition with support from SouthWest Airlines and the Congressional Institute.

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Volunteers honored with picnic The East Gaston Adult Day Care Center in Catawba Heights held a special event last Wednesday to celebrate National Volunteer Appreciation Day and National Picnic Day. Staff, volunteers, and clients enjoyed a nice outdoor hotdog lunch, music, prize drawings, and fun. Volunteers received a certificate of appreciation from Director Melinda Silvers. At right: East Gaston Adult Day Care Center volunteers Sarah Garrett dressed as Minnie Pearl, Dean Baker as Gene Autry, and Ruby Baker as Patsy Montana for last week's event at the facility. Bottom left: Folks enjoyed a picnic last week as part of the facility's celebration. Bottom right: Penny Kennedy and her granddaughters Shai Robinson, 15, (left) and Kyndall Robinson, 9, enjoyed the East Gaston Adult Day Care center's special picnic last week. Shai attends East Gaston High and Kyndall North Belmont Elementary. Photos by Alan Hodge

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School Happenings ...

South Point High School

The South Point High School Chorus competed on April 9-13th in a World Stride Heritage Music Festival in San Diego, California. They competed in four categories. Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, Men's Chorus and Women's Chorus all received GOLD awards for having scores of 90 or above. Concert Choir received first place in their division and Chamber Choir received third place in their division. Concert Choir also received the prestigious Adjudicator's Award for having all scores of 95 and above. Contributed Photo

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Killen thinks Pierce is a ‘Star Teacher’

5/22 ....................Chorus Concert

Gaston County Schools recently held its Star Teacher Essay Awards. Local essay winners included South Point High's Madeline Killen, and her essay follows.

5/26 ....................No School - Memorial Day Holiday

STAR TEACHER ~ Melinda Pierce

5/27 ....................Spring Sports Awards

My favorite teacher’s favorite president once famously said, “There is nothing to fear but fear itself.â€? However, I’m inclined to believe that if FDR had attended South Point High School, he would have edited his statement a bit: “There is nothing to fear but fear itself‌ and a timed AP US History freeresponse.â€? The timed free responses, the tests with five answer choices, the document-based questions, the textbook that you’re actually expected to read; there’s plenty to fear about AP U.S. History. I admittedly spent a good bit of my time in that class (usually on days when grades were returned) wondering why that fear had not deterred me from signing up for it. Looking back, I’m glad that it didn’t; a high school career without the influence and tutelage of Melinda Pierce is a far scarier alternative. Mrs. Pierce is a wonderful force of

5/16 ....................Senior Picnic

5/29 ....................Academic Awards 6/4-10 .................Spring Exams/EOCs 6/8 .......................Baccalaureate 6/10 ....................Last day of school 6/13 ....................Mandatory graduation practice 6/14 ....................Graduation (9 am)

SP Clubs and Committees Good News Communication .........................Kelly Bridges Graduation .....................Leigh Nance & Rhonda Van Pelt

Madeline Killen and Star Teacher Melinda Peirce nature; she’s who I want to be when I grow up. She gives slackers nightmares and gives the moot court team her living room every Sunday from two to four. She’s a walking encyclopedia on United States history, if encyclopedias were full of sass and color commentary and their own ideas on how things should’ve been done. She’s the first person I thought to text when I got into Dartmouth, and she’s the first person I’ll think to visit when I come home for breaks next year.

Most of all, though, she’s a pictureperfect definition of what a teacher should be. She’s passionate about her subject and about her students. She loves South Point High School and she loves all of us, too, and it’s admirable and remarkable and comforting that we have this teacher who loves us and who we can tell loves us. I don’t think anyone can even imagine a South Point without a Melinda Pierce. When I go to college in a few months, I know I’m going to have the hardest time in the world describing Mrs. Pierce to people who have never experienced her. On one hand, that’ll be sad because my Mrs. Pierce stories won’t be nearly as meaningful to them, but on the other hand, that’ll be sad because I doubt anyone I meet will have had a teacher as dedicated and as fun as Mrs. Pierce. That’s why Mrs. Pierce is my Star Teacher. Madeline Killen South Point High School Star Student 2014 Madeline Killen plans to attend Dartmouth University and major in Economics, with the end result to eventually attend law school.

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Rained out Relay will be rescheduled By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

The East Gaston Relay for Life cancer fundraiser walkathon was rained out Friday evening and according to event director Angela Godfrey will be rescheduled for a later date. The step-off was set for 6pm but just before that a terrible thunderstorm roared through the field off

Hickory Grove Rd,. in Stanley where Relay participants had set up tents, booths, a sound stage and other equipment. For about half an hour rain came down in torrents, lightning cracked, winds blew at around 40mph, and thunder boomed. The scene of destruction was complete. The cover was ripped off the sound stage and equipment

soaked. The tents were torn out of the ground and sent sailing. A portajohn (empty) was upended. Vendors' wares were ruined. Folks literally ran for their lives as lightning danced across the sky. Nonetheless, over 17 teams and 185 folks connected with the event raised over $32,000 for cancer research prior to the washout.

STATUE: dedication delayed until Sept. From page 1A unfortunate, but could turn out to have a silver lining for the jamboree that is slated for the unveiling. “In September the schools will be back in session and we will hopefully be able to have the South Point High band provide patriotic music,� Shoemaker said. “It will also give us time to contact Governor McCrory's office and perhaps have him attend and make remarks.�

Shoemaker also says another issue with the pavilion site will mean that more concrete that was originally planned will have to be pumped into the footings at a cost of several thousand dollars over the original budget estimate. Nonetheless, as of last Wednesday the backhoe was operating again and the Fighting Yank back on track for his redeployment to Stowe Park. “We are going to do this,� Shoemaker said. “It's just taking a little longer than expected.�

DEDICATION: new markers note Confederate grave sites

NEUMANN: cites concerns over potential growth of South Point Township From page 1A Point peninsula and surrounding area. His findings are startling. “I don't want to sound like Chicken Little,� Neumann said. “But I want to raise awareness of the impending explosion of growth in South Point Township.� According to Neumann, attending the ribbon cutting for Stuart Cramer High last year got him to thinking about the relationship between housing, schools, and a burgeoning South Point population. From that acorn of an idea, he began doing extensive research into as many facts and figures relative to the situation as he could dig up. He worked for nine months assembling a series of charts, graphs, maps, and other materials illustrating items such as the number of kids in each area school, regional township populations and their growth rates, layouts and locations of residential developments currently under construction or slated for startup, and more. Some of the facts and figures he pulled together are portents of a crowded future. “There are 12,000 new homes in planning or under construction in South Point Township,� Neumann said. “With an average of three people in each house, that's a potential population increase of 36,000.� According to 2010 census data that Neumann researched, South Point Township already had 40,484 people, second in the county only to Gastonia Township's 85,249.

Other townships lagged behind with Cherryville Township for instance only tallying a population of 16,500. The impact that growth is having and will have on local schools is a big part of what Neumann delved into. Figures he found showed ones such as Page Primary, Belmont Central Elementary, South Point High, and Belmont Middle already overcrowded. the Belmont Middle School building was formerly Belmont High and dates to 1939. “We need new schools,� Neumann says. “Developers are vying for the land where they could be built.� Neumann has been taking his information on the road. He's already given presentations on his findings to a wide variety of audiences including the cities of Belmont and Cramerton, the School Board, Montcross Chamber Board, Belmont Rotary, East Gaston Rotary, Executive Leadership CaroMont Healthcare, and the Gaston Chamber. In some ways, Neumann is like a prophet crying in the wilderness trying to get his message out so that steps can be taken now to keep South Point Township a pleasant place to live, work, and play. “I'm hoping people will get involved on a practical level and start looking at and learning about how we will meet the needs of not only current residents, but the new folks that will be coming here in the future,� Neumann said. “The time is now, don't wait until a bulldozer is at your door and you are wondering what to do about it.�

COUNCIL: delays Land Use Plan From page 1A current North/South emphasis to an East/West one that would draw East Belmont and East Catawba Street into a closer relationship with Main Street. The proposed changes only apply to the center portion of Belmont. They do not change the current zoning designation of any property. They do not change the use or allowable use of any property. They just provide a revised set of guidelines for how properties might be rezoned or used in the coming years as Belmont grows and evolves. How historic preservation will fit into the plan was the subject that sent several speakers to the microphone during the citizen's recognition portion of the meeting. Ron Loveless urged the council to examine this factor before voting. “Wait until this issue has been addressed,� he said. Wendy Hostetler echoed that thought. “Get it right,� she said of the plan. “Include historic preservation.� Other folks brought up their issues with the plan. Erin Russell though the plan amendments verbose. “It's complicated and wordy,� she said. Downtown Spy Tech business owner Skip Graham also urged the council to slow down and put the vote off

until a later date “Think before you pull the trigger,� he said. Overall, delaying the vote seemed to agree with most everyone at the meeting. “I was very pleased that the Council delayed the vote in order to make the plan more preservation friendly,� said David Hostetler. “I think it's win-win for the residents of Belmont if the City can continue to grow without losing it's character and identity.� Councilman Ron Foulk declared delaying a vote would allow citizens as well as officials a chance to study

the plan and amendments further. “This will give time for people to digest things,� he said. Foulk's fellow councilmember Richard Turner agreed. “I don't feel there's a rush to vote,� he said. “I like tighter language.� The next meeting for the Belmont City Council is set for June 2. The plan can been seen at this link. www.cityofbelmont.org/Departments/PlanningandZoningDepartment/C enterCityPlanUpdate.aspx

Photo by Alan Hodge Reenactors prepare to fire a volley at the Smith Cemetery near Belmont during last week's dedication ceremony that saw markers placed on the graves of six Confederate veterans. From page 1A Special guests included 76year-old Phoebe Ellington who is the granddaughter of Levi Hovis and Treena Ruotanen the 3rd great granddaughter of Joel Stowe. “I appreciate it that these people have helped honor the memory of him,� Ellington said. Civil War reenactor John Hovis, Levi's 5th cousin one removed, was in his Confederate uniform. “This is a wonderful thing honoring our ancestors,� he said. “We don't do it often enough.� Bob Armstrong of the Gaston Guards agreed. “We need to recognize that these men were veterans and served their country

right or wrong,� he said. According to Armstrong, there are many graves in our area that hold the remains of men who served in the Confederate service, but their markers do not say this. Placing the metal Maltese cross memorials on them is a way of letting the world know what they did. “We plan to put the crosses in other cemeteries as well,� he said “We just ordered 25 more.� The crosses cost about $40 each and the Gaston Guards paid for the ones that were placed in Smith Cemetery last week. The dedication ceremony would likely never have taken place without the work that Leigh Ford, his wife Melanie, and a team of volunteers have put in over the past six years restoring

the historic Smith Cemetery from a tangle of weeds and broken tombstones- some dating to the late 1700s- into the peaceful and pretty place it is today with green grass contrasting nicely with the gleaming, lovingly restored markers of pioneers, patriots, and other important South Point area personages. Just prior to the start of the dedication ceremony, Leigh surveyed the cemetery scene. “To have this many people come out for an event like this is a blessing for our efforts to bring attention to this historic cemetery,� Ford said. “The fact we had a lost veteran here, located him with the help of his granddaughter and the Sons of Confederate Veterans, really means a lot.�

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What happens when you put a car on a ramp? It will roll down to the ground. An invisible force is pulling it down: gravity.

Are you an eagle-eyed reader? Read the articles below and correct the eight spelling errors you find. The first one is done for you.

Gravity always pulls objex towards the central of the Earth. Even if you are walking up a flight

Susan and Taylor each made a gravity-powered car. Gravity has the same amount of pull on all of the cars in a race down a ramp. Each kid is using science to make his or her car go faster.

of stares, gravity pulls you toward the centre of the Earth.

“Racers start your engines!� is something you normally hear at an automobile race like NASCAR or the Indy 500.

Susan is using weight. She has glued some pennies to her car to make it heavier. But its boxy shape has drag which slows it down.

But, what if a car had no engine? How would it move? Could it still be a race car?

Builders of buildings use this fact to halp them build walls that are vertical.

he E in STEM is for engineering. Engineers are changing the world all of the time. They dream up creative, practical solutions and work with other smart, inspiring people to invent, design and create things that matter. Be an engineer and create your own Gravity Racer! Here are instructions to get you started.

Taylor has engineered his car to have less drag. When a car moves through the air, it causes friction. Friction causes drag, a force that slows a moving object. Streamlined and smooth objects ha have less drag than jagged or flat ones.

A plumb bob, which is a wait

â?? cereal box â?? 4 plastic bottle caps â?? 2 bamboo skewers â?? 2 straws â?? ruler â?? hot glue â?? paint or markers â?? scissors â?? tape

on the end of a string, is a tools builders use to see if a structure is vertical. They hang the plumb bob next to the structure. If the string and structure are

Cut a 6� x 9� rectangle out of a cardboard cereal box.

Cut another rectangle, 6� x 4� and fold as shown.

Tape the angled hood onto the larger rectangle.

Hot glue a bamboo skewer to the inside center of a plastic bottle cap.

Insert skewer through straw to create an axle. Hot glue bottle cap to other end of skewer.

Look through the newspaper to find:

Tape straw axles to bottom of car body. Make sure the wheels spin freely.

A numeral over 1,000 A numeral less than 10 A telephone number A Roman numeral An address An age A zipcode The score of a game Tomorrow’s forecast

Roll R o your gravity racer down a ramp. Measure how how far it rolls. What happens if you add weight ho to o yyour o racer, such as taping pennies to it? What else can you do to make it roll farther?

Decorate your Gravity Racer.

How many new words can you make using the letters in the words:

1 - 5 words: Language Lightweight 6 - 12 words: Rising Reader 13 or more words: Gravitational Greatness

CHALLENGE CREATIVE GRAVITY SKEWERS DRIVER INVENT DESIGN DREAM SMART RACE STEM WORK TAPE GLUE

parallel, the structure in vertical.

Complete the grid by using all the letters in the word PLUMB in each vertical and horizontal row. Each letter should only be used once in each row. Some spaces have been filled in for you.

Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

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The adjective vertical means straight up and down or upright.

R D A Y S M A R T T S H T C C W O R K E C R C R E A T I V E Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognized identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

Look through the newspaper for examples of gravity being a good thing. Then look for examples where less gravity would be useful. Make a list of what you would miss about gravity if you were on the moon.

VERTICAL

Melody likes to wear shirts with vertical stripes. Try to use the word vertical in a sentence today when talking with your friends and family members.

Write a poem or descriptive paragraph telling what you like and don’t like about gravity. Think about how life would be different without gravity.

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