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Wreck claims the life of graduate

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

A Highland School of Technology student set to graduate this week was fatally injured in a one-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon around 5pm on Lowland Dairy Rd. off NC27 between Mount Holly and Stanley.

According to the NC Highway Patrol, Arielle Reid, 18, Mount Holly, was in the front passenger seat of a car being driven by her father Michael Reid. He and his six-year-old son received minor injuries.

The Highway Patrol is investigating the wreck to determine its cause.

Students at Highland Tech wore black on Monday to show their sorrow. The flag at the school is flying at half mast, and her chair will be left vacant at graduation.

The trolley is coming to town!

James Biggerstaff, 88, of Belmont was a gunner on the USS Nevada battleship during the D-Day invasion. The ship is said to have fired the first salvo on June 6, 1944.

Biggerstaff remembers D-Day invasion

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Last Friday, June 6, James Biggerstaff, 88, of Belmont was sitting in his home on Barnes Drive.

Exactly 70 years ago to the day, he was manning a 14-inch gun turret on board the USS Nevada battleship pouring 1,500-pound shells into German positions on Omaha Beach during the invasion of Normandy.

Not only that, but according to a Chicago Tribune article that appeared later, the Nevada's Capt.

H.A. Yeager had given the order to fire the first shots of the bombardment that preceded the launching of landing craft to the beach, making it possible that Biggerstaff's turret could have let go the first salvo of D-Day. But let's hear it from his own voice.

“I was 17 years old when I joined the Navy in 1943,” Biggerstaff said. “I was a native of Rutherford County. My ship, the USS Nevada had ten 14-inch guns. My job in the turret was to load the bags of gunpowder and primer into the breech after the shell was put in. It took 420 pounds of

powder to fire each gun. The shells could travel 20 miles and were so big you could see them in the air. The steel on the turrets was a foot thick.

We left England in the middle of the night and crossed the English Channel. We were told we would be invading France but not exactly where.

Security was tight. A few days before that, General Eisenhower came to see us and told us 'God speed'.”

We stopped the ship 20 miles off the coast of See D-DAY, 5A

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The Belmont city council has approved an agreement with Charlotte Trolley, Inc. that will see an historic trolley moved from its current home in the Queen City to the public works garage on E. Catawba Ave., with eventual placement and service on rails running from downtown to Belmont Abbey College.

Roots of the deal to move the car, known as Trolley #1, to Belmont go back months ago when Dr. Dan Morrill with the Historic Landmarks Commission came to town and noticed the NCDOT tracks between Glenway St. and the Abbey were in pretty good shape compared to those in west Charlotte. In the meantime, a non-profit group known as Belmont Trolley Inc. was formed.

Belmont Trolley board members include Rob Presley, councilman Ryan Schrift, Ron Loveless, Rod Smallwood, assistant city manager Adrian Miller, and Nathan Wells.

“The trolley is in good mechanical condition and ready to roll,” said Wells. “It will be brought over to Belmont on a truck and placed in the public works building.

Later, when the tracks are See TROLLEY, 5A

No one can compare to ‘dad’

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Father's Day is fast upon us and many a modern pop will be treated to gifts, meals, and praise. But there have been dads since Adam and those from days gone by deserve recognition for the influence they had on their children's lives.

Ruby Buchanan will be 76 years old on June 29 and still has fond memories of her father, William Farmer.

“It's funny because his name was Farmer and we lived on a farm,” Buchanan said. “He passed away in 1986 when he was 93 years old.”

The farm Buchanan grew up on was in Altoona, Alabama. These days she calls Stanley home.

“My father grew cotton mostly,” she said. “But he also grew peanuts until he was 90 years old.”

According to Buchanan, her dad never went to school, but her mother taught him to sign his name and she read the Bible to him.

Buchanan says her father was a genial man. “He never met a stranger,” she said.

“Everybody loved him.”

Farmer was also fond of telling tales.

“We sat at his feet and listened to his stories,” she said. “He told us about his

own childhood and being in WWI.” Overall, Buchanan says her father was a positive influence on her life.

“We had a good Christian upbringing,” she said.

“What I am today is what he taught me.”

Alice Skipper is 77 years old and her father Howard Long passed away over 30 years ago at 80 years of age.

Skipper lives in Cramerton.

She recalled her dad as having had a harrowing incident.

“He worked in the mill at Long Shoals,” Skipper said.

“One day he was at work and lightning hit the mill and nearly killed him.”

Before he settled down, See DAD, 5A

Photo by Alan Hodge

Ruby Buchanan, Hoyle Davis, and Alice Skipper all still have vivid memories of the roles their fathers played in their lives. These days, the trio spends time at the East Gaston Adult Day Care Center in Catawba Heights.

Plan aimed at preserving historic places

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

At its May 5 meeting the Belmont city council heard a presentation on proposed changes to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Several citizens also spoke at the gathering and urged officials to tweak the language in the proposed changes to better encompass historic preservation in the downtown area. Meetings in that regard were also held between city staff and citizens on

May14 and May 19.

Hearing and heeding the suggestions that came out of those parlays, city staff went back to work and made a significant number of changes and the council approved the revised CLUP ball of wax last week.

The gist of the revised language in the approved version states that “Buildings and homes designated by the community as historically significant or are designated as 'contributing structures' within the Belmont National Register of Historic Places district shall be pre-

served if at all possible. Or, if impractical to be preserved, shall be redeveloped to approximate the historic character. Historic nonresidential buildings may be converted for residential use, but historic residential buildings may not be converted to nonresidential uses. Historic residential buildings may only be used for residential or civic uses.”

Another revision to the May 5 CLUP version saw a change in the designation of residential properties within See LAND USE, 2A

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■ OBITUARIES Agnes (Peg) Hawkins Brown Berry Loving mother and grandmother Agnes (Peg) Hawkins Brown Berry, born August 20, 1917, has gone to be with her Lord. On Sunday May 18, 2014 with loved ones present and at the age of 96 years young, P e g passed peacefully to the next l i f e while at St. David’s South Austin Hospital, Austin, Texas.

Peg is survived by her daughters Nancy Brown Wallace and Paula Brown Abamonte of Austin, TX and Elise Brown Laney Bur-

Mary Clayton Served in the US Nursing Cadet Corps Mount Holly- Mary Virginia Pegram Clayton, 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Morningside Assisted Living in Gastonia.

She was born in Guilford County, daughter of the late Alfred Gideon and Florence Daisy Hilton Pegram.

She was p r e ceded in death by her husband of 63 years Winfred Giles Clayton Sr., a daughter Jean Clarise Clayton, and 13 siblings.

She served three years in the US Nursing Cadet Corps and was a public health nurse serving in Mecklenburg and Gaston County

Ethylene Roberts Devoted mother and grandmother Lincolnton- Ethylene Ivester Ostwalt Roberts, age 81, formerly of Belmont, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 30, 2014 at CMC –Lincoln. A native of H a b e rs h a m County, GA, she was a daughter of the late Joe and Lecy Eller Roberts, and wife of the late C. M. Ostwalt.

She was a member of Alexander Memorial Baptist Church and had a strong faith in Jesus. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and sister who never met a stranger. Ethylene was an expert seamstress and trained under her

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nett of Brevard, NC. Peg also had a son, Esper Daniel (Dan) Brown Jr. of Atlanta, GA, deceased. Her surviving grandchildren are Donna Wallace, Lee Ann Wallace Baze and Steve Wallace of Austin, TX, Lisa Wallace James of Fort Morgan, CO, Elizabeth Laney Martin of Indianapolis IN, Allison Laney Morris of Suwanee GA, Shelley Laney Gildemeyer of Flowery Branch, GA, and stepdaughter Patricia Berry Glass of Austin, TX. Peg also has 17 greatgrandchildren, seven greatgreat-grandchildren and “adopted” daughter, Kate Hale of Atlanta Ga. Peg was born and raised in Rutherford County N.C., and was blessed to have found love twice in her lifetime. She was married 56 wonderful years to Esper D. Brown of Forest City, N.C. , until his passing in 1993.

They lived in Belmont, N.C. and retired to Seneca, S.C. Then after moving to Austin, TX in 2003, she married Col. James D. Berry retired military and was married seven years until his passing.

Graveside service will be held Saturday, June 14, 1:00 p.m. at Oconee Memorial Park Church 1923 Blue Ridge Blvd, Seneca, S.C. 29672. 864-882-2369 Reception afterwards at St. Marks United Methodist Church 616 Quincy Rd. Seneca, S.C. 29678. 864882-2603.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Faith Baptist Church, 2613 Jones Road, Austin, Texas 78745.

You can leave comments at http://www.allfaithsonline.com under “Obituaries” (top of the homepage).

Photo by Alan Hodge

This area of Wilkinson Blvd. near the Catawba River starts the four mile westward stretch to McAdenville and Cramerton that will be soon be studied for revitalization.

Study to provide suggestions for Wilkinson Blvd. improvements

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Schools and public healthcare in both communities.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she was active in Sunday school and Circle and was a member of the Joy Choir.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She is survived by three children, Donna Gail Clayton of Mount Holly, W.G. Clayton Jr. of Matthews, and Jill Clayton Morton of Alexis; five grandsons, Jonathan Clayton and wife Sara of Charlotte, Zachary Clayton and wife Ashley of Plantation, Florida, Ben Clayton of Matthews, Christopher Morton of Alexis and Stephen Morton of Cambridge, Massachusetts; one great granddaughter Mackenzie Clayton. A special family member Shirley Proctor Morton of Alexis. The family would like to offer special thanks to

the Bridge to Rediscovery Alzheimer's Unit, Morningside Assisted Living Gastonia.

A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Clayton was held 2pm Saturday, June 7, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Kendell Cameron and Rev. Dr. Robert Winecoff officiating.

Burial followed at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 300 S Main Street, Mount Holly, NC 28120.

Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Funeral Woodlawn Home in Mount Holly served the family.

late husband as a female boxer.

She will be deeply missed by her children, Ronnie Ivester of Gastonia, John Ivester and wife Jane of Gastonia, Eddy Ivester and wife Gail of Lincolnton, Rita Ivester of Montevallo, AL, Anita Davis of Lincolnton; brothers, William Roberts of Dallas, Claude Roberts of Demorest, GA; sisters, Willene Beck of Dawsonville, GA, Cynthia Justice of Dahlonega, GA; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; one great great grandson and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family received friends from 6-8pm, Tuesday at McLean Funeral Directors, Belmont. Funeral Services were held at 1pm, Wednesday at Alexander Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Pennington officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Alexander Memorial Baptist Church, 208 S. Main Street, Belmont, NC 28012.

McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont served the Roberts family.

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Camp Mostly Smiles This is a one-day retreat for children ages 6 – 16 who are grieving the loss of a loved one, on Friday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shelby City Park, 850 W. Sumter St. in Shelby. Participants will have the opportunity to express their grief through writing, crafts, play activities and group discussions.

Professionals who are trained in grief and loss will facilitate the retreat. Please call one of our Grief Counselors at 704-487-4677 to reserve your space.

“Reflections” Support Group This grief sharing group meets for five weeks. There is no cost and it's open to anyone who has lost a loved one. If you plan to attend one of the groups, please make every effort to attend all five sessions. Registration forms are available at HCC Administrative Offices or by calling 704-487-4677.

Wednesdays: May 28, June 4, 11, 18, and 25; 11:30am – 1:00pm at Hospice Cleveland County Administration Building.

For many who ply its pave Wilkinson Blvd. is a less than scenic way to get from point A to point B. For others, it's a stretch of tarmac ripe for redevelopment. Taking that cue, the Belmont city council recently approved a proposal from Metrocology, Inc. to conduct a corridor study of the road and come up with suggestions to improve its aesthetics and usefulness.

The study will examine the four mile stretch of Wilkinson Blvd. from the Catawba River to the Market Street and Wesleyan Street intersection at McAdenville and Cramerton. It would look at things such as the boulevard itself, land use along its borders, zoning, and economic development opportunities.

Metrocology, Inc. was chosen from four firms that submitted qualifications for consulting services. The four candidates were reviewed by city staff in Belmont and Cramerton as well as planning board members and three made the cut. Panel members were Kevin Krouse and Wil Neumann from Cramerton and Patricia Franks, Alex Robinson, and Adrian Miller from Belmont.

Metrocology, Inc. is headed up by Demetri Baches and calls itself a “Strategic Planning, Urban Design, and Development consultancy.” Since the early 1990s the company has worked on nearly 50 planning, urban design, and transportation projects in places as diverse as Beaufort, S.C. to El Paso, Texas.

In addition to Metrocology, other companies that were on the study short list included DRMP and The Lawrence Group.

Over the next few weeks city staff will work to negotiate a contract with Metrocology that will be presented to the council for voting at its July 7 meeting. If a final contract

with Metrocology should fall through, staff has recommended opening negotiations with DRMP. If those talks were to fail to bear fruit, then The Lawrence group would be third choice.

The full cost of the study is $62,500, with $50,000 coming from the Gaston Cleveland Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization, $8,800 from Belmont, and $3,700 from Cramerton.

The Gaston Urban MPO is a multijurisdictional entity made up of twelve local governments as well as the NCDOT and the federal DOT. Member governments include Belmont, Bessemer City, Cramerton, Dallas, Gaston County, Gastonia, Lowell, McAdenville, Mount Holly, Ranlo, Spencer Mountain, and Stanley.

Talk of revitalizing Wilkinson Blvd. has gone on for quite a while. In September 2012 the subject was discussed at a Belmont city council meeting when a report on the subject was presented by Wilkinson Blvd.

Corridor Committee chairman Rob Presley.

At that time, it was suggested that Belmont hire a land use and transportation consultant and now that appears to have come about.

“The corridor is not representative of Belmont,” Presley told the council on that occasion.

Presley went on to say that a major facelift for the corridor would take time and money, but that the end result would be worth it.

“Our vision for Wilkinson Blvd. is a classic urban boulevard that is bike and pedestrian friendly with a tree-lined median and shoulders that provide users of all types a safe and pleasant transportation experience,” he said. “Outsiders should know they have arrived and residents should be proud to walk and drive this corridor. This is what the committee would do if it had a magic wand.”

LAND USE: aimed at preserving historic places From page 1A the National Register of Historic Places district in the downtown area from Center City Neighborhood to Neighborhood Conservation District.

The Neighborhood Conservation District will consist of “selected older areas or districts possessing unique and distinctive features, identity, or character, which the citizens of Belmont agree need to be preserved.”

The Neighborhood Conservation District would be guided by plans designed to foster revitalization, maintenance, and protection of the neighborhood character. A list could be drawn up spelling out limitations on what could be done to properties in the district that would detract from its character.

In Belmont, Neighborhood Conservation plans would likely be used in those neighborhoods at least three decades old. However, the plans would be applied “only after an engagement process with the neighborhood residents and with substantial support from the neighbors.”

The issue of historic preservation in Belmont has been a hot topic over the past several months. In January, Dr. Dan Morrill of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission spoke to the Belmont Planning board on the subject. Morrill presented sev-

Contributed Photo The Belmont city council approved changes to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan last week that will take into consideration preservation of historic homes such as the 1919 A.C. Lineberger House at 411 N. Main St. currently owned by Ron and Jennifer Lovelace.

eral options for historic preservation in the downtown area.

"There was a lot of discussion about the appropriate role of government in historic preservation,” said Belmont assistant city manager Adrian Miller.

In April, a group calling itself the Historic Belmont Foundation was formed.

Members included several families that live in historic homes near downtown including David and Wendy Hostetler and Ron and Jennifer Lovelace.

“Ron and I are both pleased that Adrian Miller, Alex Robinson, the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council were so responsive to community feedback,” Jennifer said.

“As a result of their collective efforts, the CLUP has been improved significantly

and the components of the plan designed to preserve Belmont's history and sense of community strengthened.”

Belmont city council member Richard Turner was one of the first members of the group as well.

“I think it's important preserve our historic homes in Belmont not only for their architectural significance but for their link to Belmont's past,” Turner said.

In addition to being active in guiding and monitoring Belmont's burgeoning growth and development, the HBF also plans to conduct tours of historic homes and hold seminars on subjects such as how to use tax credits to save on renovation projects. The group has a website at www.HistoricBelmontFoundation.org and on Facebook.

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â– LIFESTYLES

Re-enactors gather at Latta Plantation

Bob Thornburg, a Belmont native, demonstrates the skills involved in blacksmithing. The sound of his hammer on the anvil reverberated throughout the grounds during the event.

Bob is a regular at the Schiele Museum in Gastonia.

Confederate soldiers practice drill on the grounds of the Latta Plantation house during the recent Civil War event held there. Latta Plantation is on Sample Rd. off Beatties Ford Rd. near Mt. Holly.

Living History Day

Kielan Weltner and her mom got acquainted with Oreo the donkey at the recent Latta Plantation Civil War event. Women and children also enjoy wearing 19th century clothes at the living history gatherings held there.

The Belmont Historical Society recently held a Living History Day at its museum on East Catawba Ave.

Photos by Alan Hodge

This picture shows some members of the Catawba River Blue Grass Band. The band provided music for the visitors at the Living History Day.

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A ribbon cutting ceremony, conducted by Elizabeth Atterberry during the Living History Day events signaled the official opening of the restored 1899 Kitchen building. The restoration took place between 2011 and 2013 and incorporated all parts of the original that were reusable. It has now been furnished with appropriate items to show how early free standing kitchens would have looked.

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■ MEDITATION Christians turning the world upside down In the book of Acts the early Christians made an impact on the world in which they lived, but they also encountered opposition from the world. In Acts 16 Paul and Silas were on their way to prayer and encountered a girl possessed with a spirit of divination.

They healed the young girl Rev. Angela Pleasants from the spirit that controlled First United Methodist Church, Mount Holly her. Her master became annoyed because he used the girl as a source of income. He had Paul and Silas beaten and imprisoned on the charges of troubling the city.

While in prison Paul and Silas had a revival.

They began praying, singing and praising God. As a result the jailor asked, “What must I do to be saved?” Paul said to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you and your household will be saved.

After their release Paul and Silas traveled to Thessalonica and entered the synagogue. Paul began to witness and share the gospel of Jesus Christ. As a result some in the synagogue became believers.

Some of the leaders were envious and stirred up against Paul. At times Paul would stay at Jason’s house. Therefore, when they could not find Paul they dragged Jason out and accused him before the people. “But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some brethren to the rulers of the city, crying out, ‘These who have turned the world upside down have come here too.’ Acts 17:6 NKJV. “To turn” means to change the direction.

Through Paul’s witnessing and sharing the gospel lives were being changed. Therefore, they were accused of “turning the world upside down.”

If you were on trial for your faith would you be accused of turning the world upside down? How can you impact the town, city or state in which you live for the kingdom of God? “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me.” Acts 1:8a NKJV. The next several devotions will focus on impacting our world for Christ. To impact the world we cannot do it in our own strength. We must believe on our Lord Jesus Christ. When we believe and have faith in Him we receive His Spirit. The Holy Spirit fills, sanctify and empowers the believer.

This was so important Jesus informed the disciples to wait for the Spirit’s coming before they moved out in mission. It is through the filling and yielding to the Holy Spirit we are able to impact the world.

Words which do not give the light of Christ increase the darkness. `Mother Teresa`

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Cindy Austin of Belmont was recently given the Volunteer of the Year Award by the American Red Cross for her work with the bloodmobile and other endeavors. Austin has been a Red Cross volunteer for over a decade.

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■ POLICE BELMONT POLICE June 3: Amanda MallettPenteris, underage consumption, arrested by Officer M. Elizondo, 321 Greenwood Ave. June 4: Deborah Ann Roberts, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer M.

■ BRIEFS MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH will have its 120th Homecoming Program and Family & Friends Day during the 10 a.m. morning serve Sunday, June 15.

There will be open microphones for any family member that has a poem or testimony. Also praise dancing and individual talents are welcome.

Dinner will be served after morning service.

THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT CHURCH, 118 School Street, North Belmont will be conducting a bible study from now thru July 23, each Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm. The study will be taught be the Rev. Mark Etchison from Stanley.

Kelske, 701 Hawley Ave. June 6: Nayoka Iteke Burris, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer B. Bingham, 701 Hawley Ave. June 6: Shirley Tamatha Jean Nixon, poss/conceal Sch. II, equipment/paraphernalia, poss. Sch. IV., arrested

by Officer K. Wingate, 24 Alice Ave. June 6: Jerry Lynn Black, gambling equipment, poss./conceal Sch. IV., arrested by Officer K. Wingate, 24 Alice Ave. June 6: Kennet Dean Reid, contempt of court,

perjury, court violations, arrested by Officer K. Seigler, 329 Todd St. Ext. June 6: Samuel Scott Harrill, contempt of court, perjury, court violations, arrested by Officer M. Elizondo, 330 Todd St. June 7: Matthew Jackson Bostic, poss. drug paraphernalia, simple poss. Sch. VI, poss. in prison/jail, arrested

by Officer K. Seigler, Parkdale Dr. June 7: Sean Vincent Hughes, drunk and disruptive, resist delay obstruct, arrested by Officer R. Berry,

76 Belmont Ave. June 7: Steven Earl Humphrey, assault on female, arrested by Officer M. Elizondo, 317 ½ Church St. June 7: Sharika Mack Davis, simple physical assault, arrested by Officer M. Elizondo, 317 ½ Church St. June 8: Stephen Clark Butler, DWI alcohol and /or drugs, arrested by Officer R. Berry, NC 273 I-85.

June 9: Christopher Dean Hall, hit and run, arrested by Officer R. Berry, 201 Chronicle St.

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The Gaston County Police Department has purchased a new patrol boat for use with the Marine Enforcement Unit. For further information, contact Sergeant Josh Hamlin, Marine Enforcement Unit, at 704-862-6332.

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 Queen Of The Apostles Catholic 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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D-DAY: Biggerstaff had a front row seat to the invasion From page 1A France and at 6am all hell broke loose when we opened fire. The blast from the guns pushed the ship back in the water. Later, as the troops moved inland, we moved to about 10 miles off shore and kept shooting.

We shot until we just had 25 shells left and then went back to England for more. We returned to Normandy the next day.

I was in the turret most of the time but looked out now and then.

I could see planes going over and people jumping out of them. There was a tremendous amount of noise.

The beach looked like hell on earth. I've never seen anything like it.

We were there for 90 hours and ate C-rations like the soldiers did.

Later, our cook made up creamed chipped beef on toast. It's also known as...well, you know. But it

tasted beautiful.�

D-Day wasn't all the action Biggerstaff and the USS Nevada saw in WWII. “After D-Day we went to New York for rest. Then we went to Norfolk to have the ship's guns replaced. Then we went through the Panama Canal and eventually to Pearl Harbor and the South Pacific where we took part in invasions of Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Guam, Saipan and other islands. We got hit by suicide planes and lost some men.

We had 90 air raids in 30 days and two typhoons. The ship was between Okinawa and Japan when the war ended.�

These days, Biggerstaff's life is less exciting, but he has fond memories of his time at sea. His wife of 63 years, Mary Francis passed away in 2008. His health isn't perfect. He loves his country. “It was beautiful to go places and see and do the things I did

James Biggerstaff, 88, of Belmont was a gunner on the USS Nevada battleship during the D-Day invasion. back then,� he said. “America is still the best place on earth.�

Want to talk to Biggerstaff about WWII or anything else for that matter? He would love to hear from you, 704-825-6599.

‘Dad’: no one else can compare to him so honor him this FatherĘźs Day From page 1A married, and became the father of Skipper and her two sisters, Long had a rambling type of life. “He used to be a hobo and ride the trains,â€? she said.

According to Skipper, her dad was possessed of a keen since of humor. “He liked to make jokes,� she said. “He went on a lot.�

Even though it's been over three decades, Skipper still feels the loss of her dad. “He was real sweet and I was happy with him,� she said. “I miss him as much now as ever.�

A veteran of WWII, 95year-old Hoyle Davis grew up in Mooresboro near Boiling Springs and currently lives in Stanley. His dad, Fred Xenophen Davis passed away in 1964 at 83 years of age.

Davis recalled the way his father signed his name. “He had the most beautiful handwriting and

Jack Page's father J.B. Page was principal at East Belmont Elementary and a leader at East Belmont Baptist Church. would sign things 'F.X. Davis',� he said.

According to Hoyle, the elder Davis had an interesting mix of careers. “He was a school teacher when he was 16 years old,� he said. “In 1909 he moved to Montana and became a shepherd. He said one winter of that was enough. Later, he built

houses and farmed.�

Hoyle recalled his dad's love of reading. “He liked to read Colliers magazine,� he said.�He read everything he could.�

Hoyle mused on the most important lesson he learned from his dad. “Learn to read and write and never tell a lie,� he said.

Jack Page, 81, of Belmont recalled his father, J.B. “Professor� Page, who passed away in 1945 and who was principal at East Belmont Elementary. “He was raised in Robeson County on the family tobacco farm,� Jack said. “He had four brothers and amongst them there were a lot of antics that people who knew Dad as an adult might not believe. For example, they “fixed� an annoying tom cat with a pocket knife. They hung a neighbor’s plow up in a tree and he did not find it until fall when the leaves fell off. Dad and his broth-

TROLLEY: to connect Belmont Abbey College with downtown ready, it will be moved to a garage that will be build on NCDOT property near Glenwood St.�

According to Wells, estimates are it could take between a year and 18 months to get the tracks in tip-top condition. “The trolley could go operational in early 2015,� he said.

The trolley would run on an electric generator until overhead wires are installed.

According to the Charlotte Trolley, Inc. website, the car has a long and storied past“The town of Piraeus, Greece, the port city of Athens, ordered a number of streetcars that were built by the United Electric Car Company of Preston, England, for Siemens Electrical Equipment, a German contractor, in the years just before the outbreak of World War One. The car now in Charlotte was Streetcar Number 60. It arrived in Piraeus in 1914. Number 60 was a semi-convertible car designed for hot weather. It rolled along the streets of Piraeus, hauling passengers to work, home, and play, until 1960, when Piraeus town transit ceased operations.

Number 60 was then converted into a track maintenance car for the interurban line that ran from Piraeus to Athens. The end platforms were shortened and en-

closed, and the bench seats were removed. In 1977, the Athens Metro Subway System bought Number 60 and used it for maintenance work until the early 1980s.

Charlotte Trolley first learned about Number 60 in 1985. Dr. Morrill, who was trying to return streetcars to the streets of Charlotte, arranged with Carley Capital Group of Charlotte to buy a streetcar, restore it, and bring it to Charlotte if Morrill could locate one. Dr. Morrill learned that Car #60 was sitting on a rail siding in Athens, Greece. After two trips to Greece and a lot of negotiating, Carley Capital Group purchased Number 60 and brought it by ship to New York City. It was then transported by truck to Rail Technical Services in Guilford, Connecticut, where it was cosmetically restored.

Moss Trucking Co. hauled Number 60 to Charlotte in 1989, where it was purchased by the Historic Landmarks Commission.

The streetcar was painted red and christened Number 1, because it was the first restored trolley in the Charlotte fleet. Between 1989 and 1993, the "little red car" was the symbol of the effort to establish vintage streetcar service in Charlotte. Moss Trucking Co. hauled it to events all over town. It went

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to the Southern Christmas Show. It went to Fourth Ward during the Christmas tour of homes. It even went to Freedom Park for Earth Day. Wells says now that the council has approved the trolley being stored in the public works building, other details of the operation will move forward in the near future including gaining support at the Abbey and in Belmont proper for the car's operation, especially behind homes on Circle Ave. where the tracks run. “We want to be good neighbors,� he said.

Dorothy Smith Goode (dark sweater), her mother Mozelle, father Sinclair, and sister Emily (Helton) are seen in this WWII era photo on the porch of their Catawba Heights farmhouse.

ers, using a tin tub and a greased leather shoe lace created a device that scared the neighbor’s mule so badly that it refused to leave its stable for several days.

"Dad was a loving father to Alice, myself, and Bill, but a stern man. He loved to see his sons wrestle, high jump, and read. He did not spare the whippy limb off a privet hedge when a blatant violation of his “code� occurred. He constantly tried to see to it that his children were exposed to learning experiences, like having Mr. Suttle give them swimming lessons on Saturday morning before the pool was open to the public.On Sunday afternoons he took the family all over the surrounding counties to teach us geography, agriculture, and applied economics.

"He loved the mill hill kids too, and tried his best to make something out of them. History has shown that he was quite successful in doing this. Part of his ef-

fort besides being principal of East School was his role as Sunday School Superintendent at East Belmont Baptist Church.�

Dorothy Jean Smith Goode, 83, grew up on her family's ancestral farm in Catawba Heights. She lives in Mint Hill now. Her father, Sinclair, died in 1971 at just 60 years of age. “He was a 0farmer and worked hard,� Goode said. “He was always good to us.

He was a fun person and one year decorated the farm truck with crepe paper and we rode in it in the Belmont Christmas parade. He always helped the other farmers when it came time to do things like harvest wheat. He was good natured and never complained. I never heard him talk ugly to anyone and he taught me and my sister Emily to treat everyone with respect.�

Goode's sibling is 76year-old Emily Helton who currently lives in Georgia.

She remembers her father's strength.

Sinclair Smith, father of Dorothy Smith Goode and Emily Smith Helton, is seen in the photo taken at his graduation from Belmont High in 1929. “He could pick up and carry a barn door by himself,� Helton said. “One time when we were little a goat was chasing us around the house and he picked it up and swung it around and around. When he set it down, it wobbled like it was drunk.�

Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there.

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The colors and symbols on the flags of countries and states are chosen with great care. They each mean something that people feel represents their country.

Are you looking for a special way to say, Happy Father’s Day? Make your dad a flag all his own! It’s simple!

My dad is a big baseball fan.

His favorite team is the _______________ . They’re an

Color by numbers to discover what each color represents.

18 - 3 = BLUE 20 - 3 = WHITE 11 + 5 = RED 12 + 2 = YELLOW

Make a list of words that describe your dad.

Ask dad or another special guy to give you each type of word. Fill in the blanks and read the story aloud for some silly Father’s Day fun.

_________ often represents courage, hardiness, blood and/or valor.

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Choose the three best words from your list.

________ often represents freedom, vigilance, justice, perseverance, peace and/or prosperity.

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Find or draw pictures that represent the words you have chosen.

unusual team, to say the least.

Their mascot is a purple _____________ with a ______ for a hat. For a baseball bat, he has a _________ _________ !

Most baseball teams don’t ride in a _______________ to games, but my dad’s team does.

__________ often represents the sun, wealth and/or justice.

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Cut out the pictures and arrange them on a letter-sized piece of paper to look like a flag.

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Standards Link: Design: Use a variety of media to create a design.

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These three colors combined usually represents revolution and freedom.

Before each game, they toss lots of _____________ to their fans in the stands. Their pitcher throws a ____________ to their

Read the description and color each flag.

catcher and then the game begins. If a _______________ lands in the stands, you get to keep it!

Sometimes, to trick their opponents, they cover the bases with ________ ____________ .

Other times, instead of a

The U.S. flag consists of 13 stripes representing the 13 original colonies. They are red and white, starting at the top with red. The top left corner is a blue box with a white star for every state in the union.

The Canadian flag has two vertical bands of red with a white square between them; an 11-pointed red maple leaf is centered in the white square.

baseball, they’ll throw a _____________ . This can get quite messy!

Below are the flags of four countries: The United Kingdom, Japan, Puerto Rico and China. Which is which? They are lined up in alphabetical order.

Can you label each flag?

ABC Dad Look through the newspaper for five words that explain ways your dad, grand dad, favorite uncle or a friend is special to you. Put these words in ABC order.

Standards Link: Spelling: Arrange words in alphabetical order.

Standards Link: Spelling: Arrange words in alphabetical order.

Dad takes me to the games as often as he can. We usually sit in the bleachers with ________ and ____________ for snacks.

I don’t know if they’ll ever make it to the World Series, but if there is ever an award for the team with the most ____________

Long before cell phones and radio communications, people on ships needed a way to communicate to people on other ships, or on shore – people who were too far away to be reached by yelling. A system of nautical flags was developed, each flag represented a letter of the alphabet and/or a meaning. Fill in the missing vowels to discover what these flag examples mean.

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

REPRESENTS PROSPERITY SYMBOLS ARRANGE FATHER YELLOW COLORS FLAGS PEACE SQUARE WHITE BLUE CARE TALK FOUR

Find the words in the puzzle. Then look for each word in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities.

Y T I R E P S O R P

_______________ , they’re sure to win!

Standards Link: Grammar: Identify and use parts of speech correctly.

S T N E S E R P E R E F F A C S T E S A T H E A R R S A L R This week’s word:

I F R O T G L C O R

PROSPERITY

H E L A A H A E B A

The noun prosperity means enjoying great wealth or success.

The new factory brought prosperity to the whole city.

Try to use the word prosperity in a sentence today when talking with your friends and family members.

W O L L E Y E L M N C K F O U R U R Y G S Q U A R E G S S E Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognized identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

Dad Wanted!

Standards Link: Writing: Use stylistic and rhetorical aspects of writing.

ANSWER: It’s a chirp off the old block.

Look at the Classified advertising section of the newspaper. Pretend you are shopping for a dad. Write a Classified ad for the dad you would want to hire.

Your dad just got voted Greatest Dad in the World. Write a speech you’d give at the big ceremony.

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BELMONT COMMUNITY GARDENS – Provisions Local Markets President Tyler Jones cut a ribbon recently opening the new Belmont Community Gardens, located in downtown Belmont behind 25 N. Main Street. Jones and Jonathan Taylor, who owns the property, conceived the gardens and leased more than 35 plots within a few days. Each 50square-foot plot leases for $50 a year. The money goes to the non-profit organization that spent $100 to build each raised bed. A rainwater-collecting cistern provides irrigation. Larger garden plots are being built for use by students at Belmont Middle School and residents at Holy Angels. To become a sponsor or to purchase a plot, call Jonathan Taylor at 704-4007061 or visit the Belmont Community Gardens Facebook page. In the photo, Jones is cutting the ribbon, with Belmont Mayor Charlie Martin to his right and volunteer Roger Edwards of Absolute Turf Management to his left, along with volunteer gardening consultant Jason Loseke. Holding the ribbon are Chamber Board Chair Brad Thomas of Creative Solutions Special Events and Board member Carey Roberts of Carey Roberts Design with son Jackson Roberts.

(Montcross Area Chamber photo.)

Owensby joins the Lyerly team Regina Moody one of Top 25 Lyerly Agency added a new team member to its office this spring, welcoming Amanda “Mandy” Russ Owensby to the position of Executive Assistant. Executive Vice President and COO Melia Lyerly recently announced the new hire.

With wide-ranging professional experience, including the insurance field and within the sales environment, Owensby joins Lyerly Agency following nearly four years as a department supervisor and fulfillment specialist for a successful 90-year-old area company. Her previous experience incorporates office assistant work as well as community-based counseling services, supervision and sales.

In her role as Executive Assistant with Lyerly Agency, Owensby supports the Agency’s CEO and COO in their work with clients and in fulfilling various clerical duties.

“Mandy’s experience is vast and will

greatly benefit the Lyerly team in a variety of endeavors,” said Melia Lyerly. “Her dedication and intelligence will benefit our agency and our clients.

We’re thrilled to have her join us.”

Owensby, originally from Cherryville, N.C., is a graduate of UNC Charlotte with a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a concentration in international business. She is also certified by the N.C. Department of Insurance as a North Carolina Property and Liability Agent since May 2007. Owensby resides in Gastonia with her husband, Brad, and daughter, Ivy.

Duke Energy accepts applications for 2014 Habitat Enhancement Program Duke Energy is again offering grants through the Habitat Enhancement Program (HEP) to qualifying government agencies and nonprofit organizations that want to enhance, create and protect fish and wildlife habitats along the CatawbaWateree River and its tributaries in North Carolina and South Carolina.

HEP is a cooperative effort by Duke Energy, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR).

The program is funded annually from a fee charged to individuals and residential marina developers seeking permits to build piers on the Catawba-Wateree lakes.

The Foundation for the Carolinas administers the funds.

“This is an important program for the enhancement and creation of fish and wildlife habitat within and adjoining the Catawba River,” said Joe Hall, Duke Energy lake services director. “The program has helped support numerous fish and wildlife habitat activities since its beginning more than ten years ago.”

Those interested in seeking funds from the HEP this year are encouraged to complete an application found at h t t p : / / w w w. d u k e energy.com/lakes/hep-howto-apply.asp and submit it for consideration before July 31, 2014.

Projects eligible for funding include a wide

range of categories -- from planting native shoreline vegetation, constructing osprey platforms and wood duck boxes, and installing fish attractors, to purchasing property and conservation easements along the Catawba-Wateree River that permanently preserve rare and unique habitats.

Over $150,000 was awarded in 2013 for projects ranging from construction of waterfowl nesting platforms and boxes to the creation of large underwater reefs for fish habitat. Since 2007, about $1.5 million has been approved in the Carolinas for funding habitat enhancement projects. A panel of scientists, along with several private citizens, will select projects that will receive funding in 2014.

Ward, CompuChild celebrate 15 years "Mr. Bill" Ward, franchisee of CompuChild Technology Education, celebrates 15 years in the Western Piedmont area of NC. He began in June 1999 based out of Statesville, now out of Stanley. He has taught thousands of classes for thousands of children preschool age and up in 16 counties and more than a hundred preschools, schools & childcare centers.

CompuChild offers a full array of age appropriate technology education suited to prepare children for the various forms and uses they will encounter when they reach school age and beyond. Ward currently owns two ter-

ritories and operates two additional territories for another non-active franchise owner. He has two part time instructors.

“I have had as many as two full time and two part time and myself at one time and I am one of the longest running "extracurricular" programs offered in childcare centers and preschools in this area,” Ward said.

Counties he has served since 1999 include Iredell, Yadkin, Forsyth, Davie, Alexander, Wilkes, Caldwell, Catawba, Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cleveland, Union, Cabarrus, Davidson, Rowan, and Stanly.

Regina Moody, Holy Angels President/CEO & a Mercy Associate, was named one of the top 25 business women of the year in the Charlotte region by Charlotte Business Journal. The award recipients were selected for their achievements in business and their impact on the community.

Moody stated, "I have the privilege of leading an incredible ministry and work with a team of talented and dedicated individuals to carry out the mission of Holy Angels. It is truly a team effort." She credited her faith in God, supportive husband, family and friends for helping her along the way during her 32 year tenure at Holy Angels.

As a Sacred Heart College (Belmont) graduate, Moody started her career as a Gaston County special education teacher. In 1982, with a Masters of Education

from Winthrop University, she accepted a position with Holy Angels and never looked back. For 32 years, she has served as a visionary force, guiding Holy Angels through significant growth and development. She has dedicated herself, entirely, to Holy Angels and its mission.

And for 32 years, Moody has accomplished her biggest goal - making a difference every day in the lives of the Holy Angels residents and their families.

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 conditions.

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 Adventures, Camp Hope, Cherubs Café & 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.

Chamber holds “Herding Cats’ workshop

Montcross Chamber photo

Improving management skills was the topic recently for the final seminar in the "Springload Your Business" series coordinated by the Chamber's Entrepreneur Roundtable Committee, headed by Robert Aldrich of Aldrich CFO Services (center in photo). Professional trainer Mike Collins (at right) presented the free workshop, which was titled "Herding Cats."

Executive Director Brad Rivers and the Small Business Business Center at Gaston College arranged the seminar.

New bike racks in place Cyclist Eric Brackett was trying out one of the new bike racks that have been placed in downtown Belmont. There are ten racks in different locations and they were paid for by a grant.

Photo by Alan Hodge

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Sundevils win championship!

The City of Belmont Sundevils won the 7-8 Division Coach Pitch Championship on June 2. Their record was 7 wins and 3 losses, Head Coach Jason Green, Coaches Kris Toms, AJ Main, Brandon Mills and David James Contributed photo

Volleyball Camp sign ups open

Local athletes join the Abbey Crusaders

Volleyball South Point Youth Raider Camp - July 14-16 from 8 a.m.-noon for rising 6th-9th graders at South Point High School.

Cost is $100, which includes a T-shirt. Register by June 15 to ensure T-shirt.

Camp is for any middle school or high school affiliation. Call Tina at 720-7758792 or email cristinadimmitt@gmail.com for more information.

Bolin to play baseball

Golf tourney set for June 14 A golf tournament to benefit the Mount Holly Black History Forum and its “Walk Down Memory Lane� to commemorate the old Rollins Elementary School will take place on June 14 at Green Meadows Golf Course, 957 Kelly Rd. Mount Holly.

The event will have a 1:30pm shotgun start. Cost is $220 per team or $55 per person including green fee and lunch. Captains Choice play four per team. Bring your own team or be paired with other individuals.

Trophies and prizes will be given. Directions- from I85 exit 27 go north on NC273 to NC27 going west.

Turn on Westland Farm Rd. and Green Meadows is on your left.

Call John Hope at 980522-0248 for more information and how to register.

Zyble to play soccer Jack Zyble signs to play soccer at Belmont Abbey College as his parents, Lisa and Jim Zyble look on. Back row, left to right, are KMHS assistant soccer coach Ted Trahan, assistant principal Kevin Queen, athletic director Dustin Morehead and head soccer coach Dan Potter.

Kings Mountain High senior Landon Bolin signs to play baseball at Belmont Abbey. Looking on are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Bolin, and back row, left to right, KMHS athletic director Dustin Morehead, head baseball coach Matt Bridges, and assistant principal Kevin Queen.

DSBG June Classes Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden celebrates June with classes that include organic gardening, yoga, butterfly photography and more.

Cole to play basketball Photo by Mark Bryson

Kings Mountain High senior Isaiah Cole last week signed to play in the developmental basketball program at Belmont Abbey College. Looking on, front row, are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Shane Cole. Back row, left to right, KMHS athletic director Dustin Morehead, basketball coach Grayson Pierce and assistant principal Julie Rikard.

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Yoga in the Garden, led by a Simply Yoga Belmont instructor – June 14, 21 and 28, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Reduce stress, strengthen, relax, and enjoy the balance yoga can bring to your life. Learn how to connect breathing to yoga postures and proper alignment for your body. This class is suited for both beginners and seasoned practitioners wishing to learn more. Please bring your own yoga mat. This class is $5 for Garden members and $15 for non-members.

Organic Vegetable Gardening, instructed by Matt Kokenes, Microfarm Organic Gardens – June 19, 11 a.m. – noon. Learn how to make a garden in your yard that will provide you and your family with a wide variety of delicious and healthy vegetables. This class is $5 for Garden members and $15 for non-members.

Horticultural Highlight Walk, led by Garden staff – June 21, 1 p.m. Join our professional horticulture staff as they take you on a custom tour of the Garden. Topics vary weekto-week and include, June 21: Deadheading to sustain summer blooms. In addition, guides will highlight what’s in bloom, seasonally relevant gardening tips and behind-thescenes details. Each walk is a unique experience. These walks are free with Garden admission.

Digital SLR IV – Macro and Close-Up Photography, instructed by Dave Kelly, DEK Photography – June 14, 9:30 a.m. – noon. One of our most advanced offerings, macro and close-up photography presents the photographer with some unique challenges. These challenges and their solutions will be covered along with the equipment needed to excel. This class requires a digital SLR camera and is $40 for Garden members and $46 for non-members.

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Local beekeepers say numbers down

By Dave Blanton dave.kmherald@gmail.com

Honey bees, which play a crucial role in the pollination of crops, are still dying off at a worrisome rate, even though fewer were lost over the past winter, according to a U.S. Dept. of Agriculture report issued earlier this month.

Nationwide, the total losses of managed honey bee colonies was at 23 percent for the 2013-2014 winter, according to the annual report issued by the U.S.D.A. and the "Bee Informed Partnership," a group of honeybee industry participants.

Local beekeepers say their losses in recent years are in line with downward national trends, though there has been much debate about the reasons behind what some have called a honey bee crisis.

“I lost five or six (colonies) over the most recent winter,” said Steve Gibson, a beekeeper who keeps 40 colonies and said his worst winter since he started a decade ago was 20112012. A colony consists of 8,000 to 12,000 individual bees.

Gibson is a retired agent with the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service and current program chairman of the Cleveland County Association of Bee Keepers, a consortium of about 60 members. The Polkvillearea man also teaches a beekeeping class.

Gibson believes there is too much alarm about bee colony losses in the last decade. “In my opinion it’s not a crisis,” he said, adding that he sees blaming pesticides as a culprit in population declines as nothing more than a fad. “This fluctuation in numbers has been going on with bees since the history of beekeeping.” Entomologists, other scientists and lay beekeepers themselves have floated a number of theories in recent years about why honey bee populations are seeing so many losses, a phenomenon that has been given the broad name Colony Collapse Disorder, or CCD. Many have blamed pesticides, especially a new class of insect and pest killers called neonicotinoids, which some say is harmful to bee colonies even when administered at what is considered safe levels.

For others, the threat is mainly coming from other organisms such as the Varroa mite, which are thought to be killing off colonies directly and spreading deadly diseases. Others blame the

prevalence of commercial farming, which relies on monocultures of commodity crops like wheat and corn, plants that provide little pollen for foraging bees. In this scenario, honeybees are believed to be literally starved of the necessary nutrition to maintain colonies year over year.

The honey bee plays a critical role in the pollination of dozens of fruits, nuts and vegetables, including apples, peaches, blueberries, almonds, cucumbers, okra, broccoli and watermelon.

The death rate for the most recent winter, October 2013 through April 2014, was better than the 30.5 percent loss reported for the winter of 2012-2013, but worse than the 21.9 percent in 2011-2012, the U.S.D.A. report said. Previous surveys found total colony losses averaged about 30 percent over

the last eight-year span.

Over the past few years, bee populations have been dying at a rate the U.S. government says is economically unsustainable.

"Yearly fluctuations in the rate of losses like these only demonstrate how complicated the whole issue of honey bee health has become," said Jeff Pettis, research leader at the U.S.D.A.'s agricultural research service. He said viruses, parasites, nutrition problems and pesticides are all factors in the collapse of colonies. For local beekeeper Annie Thompson, this past winter was devastating to her small operation: she lost three out of her four colonies.

Thompson, a secretary with the Cleveland County office of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service, says she chalks some of that up to

inexperience because she has taken up the hobby in only the last five years. “I didn’t lose any the first couple of years I was keeping bees,” she said. “I did lose some last year, but not as many as this past winter. I know of one (association member) who lost 30-plus colonies in 2013-2014.”

The national survey results reported are based on information self-reported by U.S. bee keepers. About 7,200 bee keepers who managed 564,522 colonies in October 2013, responded to the survey. Those bee keepers represent a little less than one fourth of the country’s 2.6 million colonies.

In January, the Environmental Protection Agency said it would fund more than $450,000 in research projects to reduce the use of pesticides that may harm honeybees.

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Gaston Christian School Class of 2014 Graduates for the Gaston Christian School class of 2014 are: Seated (from left): Bailey Stewart, Parker Ramsey, Abigail Jarratt, and Nicola Matthews; First row (from left): Kamery Reynolds, Marianne Wright, Harrison Auten, Norkesia McGloster, Sarah Lambert, Jessie Prescott, Tori Johnston, Mary Margaret Caudle, Jeffrey Greene, Ree Yang, Yue (Christine) Xiong, Soyoung (Selena) Jeong, Mati Pettit, Savannah Smith, Megan Ramsey, Emily Woodward, Ashlyn Calvert, and Haley Lay; Second row: Lindsay McGraw, Kaitlyn Hendrix, Miriam Jessen, Alanna Freeman, Olivia Schmitke, Mary Kristin McKenney, Andrea Cordoba, Faith Wilson, Annie Lindeman, Andrea Smith, Makayla Wykle, and Scott Caudle;

Third row: Justin Yellets, Logan Hall, Lauren Biggers, J. G. Faulk, Alex Hostetler, Victoria Johnson, Maegan Buchanan, Jessica Farris, Faith Hood, Anna Long, Robert Caudle, Jessica Sutton, and Hannah Spencer; Fourth row: BoHyun (Louis) Jang, Walt Grayson, Hud-

son Tankersley, T.J. Morrison, Noah Hartley, Aaron Shepard, Justin Melton, Weston Williamson, Dakota Schmalz, Devin Crosby, Matthew Denham, Joon (Lucas) Jung, and Charlie Haney.

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Awards included: AELS Award, Meredith Penegar Deely; Vann Matthews Spirit Award, Maddison Ann Deely; Alumni Association Award, Steven Thomas Allen; Julie Rankin Civils Award for Service, Kristin Noelle Caddick; J. B. Davis Headmaster’s Award, Porter Leland Yelton; Teaching Excellence Award; Lower

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Dr. Nayef H. Samhat delivered his first commencement address since becoming Wofford College's president at the 160th Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 18, 2014. Degrees were conferred to about 360 graduates.

Samhat became president in July 2013 and his inauguration was held April 25 of this year.

Wendy Ellen Burnett received a bachelor of science degree in mathematics. Burnett is from Cherryville..

William James Pharr Carstarphen Jr. received a bachelor of arts degree in environmental studies. Carstarphen is from Belmont.

Meagan Elizabeth Laframboise received a bachelor of science degree in biology. Laframboise is from Cramerton.

More than 250 students were awarded diplomas at this year's LenoirRhyne University commencement ceremony held on May 16. The graduation ceremony took place in the Helen and Leonard Moretz Stadium in the heart of the LR's Hickory campus.

The graduates included: Alexis Bolin, of Belmont, earned a BA in Elementary Education; Lauren Delaney, of Gastonia, earned a BS in Nursing; Anna Falls, of Belmont, earned a BA in English Education; Amanda Jones, of Belmont, earned a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Joshua Justice, of Belmont, earned a BA in History; Bethany Sawyer, of Belmont, earned a BA in Human and Community Service; Bethany Sawyer, of Belmont, earned a BA in Psychology; Chelsey Stroup, of Bessemer City, earned a BS in Nursing; Priscilla

Yeboah, of Gastonia, earned a BS in Nursing.

Lenoir-Rhyne's President Dr. Wayne Powell delivered the commencement address at the ceremony, which included graduates from the university's Asheville and Columbia graduate centers.

Georgia Tech The Georgia Institute of Technology presented degrees to approximately 2,700 undergraduate and graduate students during the Institute's 247th commencement exercises. Local grads included: Lauren Finklea of Stanley Bachelor of Science in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering; John Hamilton of Belmont - Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design; Christopher Kiser of Mount Holly - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

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Belmont Middle School raises funds for Catherine’s House Each year a parent dance committee is formed at Belmont Middle School and the 8th graders have an end of school dance hosted by eighth grade parents. This year the committee added a King and Queen Contest to raise money for Catherine’s House, a transitional housing facility for women and children who are homeless, located in Belmont so that they can give back to the community. Any Belmont Middle School 8th grader could enter the contest.

Scarlett from Scarlett’s Web donated to Catherine’s House the creation of a Belmont King and Queen Facebook page that allowed the 8th graders to advertise and ask for donations through social media. The contest rules were the 8th grade boy or girl who raised the most money for Catherine’s House of Belmont would be crowned at the 8th grade dance Saturday May 31, which was held at the McAdenville YMCA. The Belmont Middle School contestants were able to raise $930.00 for Catherine’s House of Belmont.

Emma Beaty is your 2014 Belmont Middle Queen and Matthew Robinson was crowned your 2014 Belmont Middle King. The school is extremely appreciative of all of the 8th graders who participated.

For Queen the 3rd runner up was Gabby Perez, 2nd runner up Kendell Craig, and first runner up Emily

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GCS appointments and promotions The Gaston County Board of Education has named new principals and one new central office staffer.

Among the promotions and appointments: Derrick Jackson will be the Gaston County Schools Chief Accountability Officer. Jackson currently serves as principal of Cherryville High School.

Kevin Doran will become principal of Cherryville High School. Doran currently serves as an assistant principal at Forestview High School.

Jill Payne will take over as principal of Brookside Elementary School. Payne currently serves as the assistant principal at Brookside.

Loretta Reed was appointed principal of Grier Middle School. Reed currently serves as the assistant principal at York Chester Middle School. She will replace Page Carver, who has served as Grier principal since November.

Jessica Steiner is set to serve as principal of Holbrook Middle School. Steiner currently serves as an assistant principal at South Point High School.

Cindy Stroupe will become principal of Catawba Heights Elementary School.

Stroupe currently serves as the assistant principal at Lowell Elementary School.

Todd Dellinger will be the next principal of Tryon Elementary School. Dellinger currently serves as principal of Brookside Elementary School. He will replace Terry Usery, who is retiring after 38 years in education.

Roxann Jimison will become principal of Lowell Elementary School. Jimison currently serves as principal of Chapel Grove Elementary School. She will replace Juanita Knight, who is retiring after 42 years in education.

Jessica McGee was appointed principal of Chapel Grove Elementary School.

McGee currently serves as principal of Holbrook Middle School.

Phyllis Whitworth will be the next principal of Belmont Central Elementary School. Whitworth currently serves as principal of Catawba Heights Elementary School. She will replace Ron Foulk, who has served as Belmont Central principal since December.

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The committee has already discussed with future eighth grade parents about

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At six feet tall and tipping the scales at 315 pounds, South Point High graduating senior Dakota Hood makes quite an imposing presence wherever he goes. But the fact is, he's a gentle giant who has overcome personal family and physical difficulties and thrives on helping others.

According to Dakota, substance abuse challenges by his parents in the past resulted in his being sent to live with his grandparents Ken and Beverly Furr.

“They do the best they can to help me succeed, but they are have a hard time with things like computers,” Dakota said. “They helped me get started in sports and going to church. I don't know where I would be without them.”

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South Point graduating senior Dakota Hood is seen with football coach Mickey Lineberger. has played nose guard on the Red Raider football team. Coach Mickey Lineberger says Dakota has been a valuable asset to the team.

“He's always a good one,” Lineberger said.

Unfortunately, Dakota suffered some serious injuries on the gridiron,

but bounced back every time.

“I blew my knee out in my sophomore year,” he said. “I broke my right ankle twice. It humbled me.”

Physically, Dakota is completely well again and working to get even better.

“Coach Lineberger put me on a weight loss plan,” he said. “I lost sixty pounds.”

In the classroom, Dakota works as hard as he does on the football field or weight room. He's a member of the National Honor Society and has a 4.0 GPA. He has earned an academic scholarship to Gardner-Webb and plans to major in health education.

“I think I want to work in a hospital,” he said.

Special Education is also one of Dakota's passions.

South Point teacher Anissa Mobley values his assistance in her Special See HOOD, 6C

By Alan Hodge South Point High graduating senior Ashley Grundy is no stranger to heartbreak and hardship, but seeing her smile and hearing the determination in her voice as she describes her triumph over struggles that would have broken a less strong person is inspiring.

Grundy's mother passed away just over 18 months ago at age 41.

“She got sick three years ago with pancreas and liver problems,” Ashley says.

“Then she was fine for a year, but her pancreas, liver, and kidneys shut down. She

died on September 17, 2012.”

Ashley was 16-years-old at the time and grew up fast.

“I moved into an apartment with my sister and brother,” she said.

She still lives there, but sometimes feels alone.

“Basically, it's just me,” she says.

That's where a lot of folks would sink into selfpity,but not Ashley. She's five foot tall fighter.

“I get encouragement from my boyfriend Luke Campbell and his family,” Ashley says. “But mostly I push myself.”

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“After graduation I plan to attend Gaston College then transfer to CPCC,” she said.

“They have a great dental hygienist program there.”

Why the dental hygienist route?

“I think it would be a cool job and I like to work with people,” Ashley says. “Plus I can make good money.”

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does right now, money is on Ashley's mind a lot.

“I finally got my driving license and a car,” she said.

“Now I'm looking for a job.”

Nonetheless, Ashley has bright hopes for the future and is determined not to let things get her down.

“I want to succeed,” she says. “I say if you want to do well in life, push for your goals and try to achieve what you want. Nothing is impossible if you want it to be that way.”

HOOD: works to help others From page 1C Education class.

“Since 9th grade, Dakota has been a peer helper in my Special Education classroom and has opened his heart to the students,” she said. “He has been an active member of Project Unity all four years.

He always looked out for my students on and off campus.

He always has a joke to make them laugh. He seems to make them feel special and loved.

He has been a true friend to all and encouraged them to do the best they can. He encouraged some students to take part in Special Olympics and

assisted me in training them before the games. I hope Dakota will consider teaching Special Education. He certainly has the heart for this profession.”

Dakota agrees.

“Working with exceptional children has been a huge inspiration to me,” he said. “I can connect with them.”

Overall, Dakota says he's had some “bumps in the road”, but knows where his source of strength lies.

“I put all my trust in God,” he says. “He helps me keep going when the path gets rough.”

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East Gaston High School Class of 2014 Students overcome adversity and thrive Burgess keeps her eye on the prize, teaching

Graduating East Gaston senior Troy Conn survived being stabbed 24 times to become a talented actor and campus leader.

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When most folks think of July 4th they have visions of cookouts and fireworks, but for East Gaston graduating senior Sarah Burgess that holiday last year brought a tragedy she has fought hard to not let get her down. “My mother Denise Burgess passed away from lung cancer on July 4th 2013,� Sarah says. “She only found out she had it six days before she died.�

According to Sarah, her mom had been to various doctors and the VA hospital but had received medical opinions ranging from the flu to a lung infection. It was only at the very end of June last year that the true cause of her discomfort was revealed. “I was devastated,�

Sarah says.

At that point, Sarah went to live in Stanley with her aunt and uncle, Tammy and Kenneth Laub, and tried to ready for her senior year at East Gaston. “It's been hard,� Sarah said. “My mom and I were close. It's like not having my best friend any more. She was always there for me.�

Sarah feels she has inherited spiritual strength from her mother that she has applied to her work and activities at East Gaston. “She raised my brother Nick and me on her own,�

Sarah said. “She would want me to do my best to make her proud. She was my motivation.�

And Sarah has indeed done her best at East Gaston. Her accolades include being an FCCLA peer advisor, National Honor Society

Conn making a difference in the lives of others

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Sarah Burgess lost her mother last July 4 from cancer but has persevered to become one of East Gaston High's best students in and out of the classroom.

Beta Club, and maintaining a 4.0 GPA. After graduation, she plans to attend East Carolina University and study history with an eye on becoming a high school teacher. “I really like the Civil War and Revolutionary War periods because they formed our nation as we know it today,� she says. “Sarah is a hard working student and will make an excellent teacher,� said teacher Matt Barrier.

Another of Sarah's teachers, Edward Craig, also had

good things to say about her spirit and drive. “She is a mature and very well-rounded individual,� he said. “She has overcome personal challenges, yet continues to excel in every respect. Sarah is an excellent examples of the spirit of Gaston County and East Gaston High School.�

As far as advice for her peers, Sarah has this to offer. “No matter what, remember that somebody loves and cares for you,� she said. “So make them proud.�

Imagine a knife being plunged into your body over 20 times and on top of that seeing your grandmother stabbed to death before your very eyes. That's the trauma that graduating East Gaston High senior 18-year-old Troy Conn of Stanley went through seven years ago, but to see him now you would never know he had not only lived though it, but thrived academically and personally. “I was at my grandmother Carolynn Barnett's house in Bessemer City and her exboyfriend broke in and attacked her,� Troy said. “She was stabbed 35 times and trying to defend her I was stabbed 24 times. I was 11-years-old at the time.�

Sadly, Conn's grandmother died as a result of the assault. “She was the person I went to,� he said. “She was my rock.�

Troy barely survived. “I've had lots of surgery,� he said. “I've had tendon reconstruction in my hand, an artery graft in my arm where the main artery was severed, 300 stitches, glass taken out of my head, diaphragm surgery, and a punctured lung.�

Troy was in the hospital for ten days and underwent therapy for four months. He missed 50 days of school and fell back in his work.

But even though he went through the ordeal, something good came of it and still manifests itself in his East Gaston experience. “My grandmother had always urged me to help others,� Troy says. “She instilled that

in my life so I'm super involved at school and other places where I can make a difference.�

Troy's humanitarian and social involvements include being a co-ambassador for the Friends of Rachel anti-bullying organization, working at Tyler's Mission ministry in Mount Holly, and at the As One Ministry soup kitchen and homeless shelter in Gastonia. He also volunteers at East Gaston during the summer, working as an assistant in the office.

Troy's involvement in other East Gaston activities also reflects his determination to move forward despite his ordeal. He's served as senior class vice president, student body secretary, and the student council.

Troy has also found time for fun at East Gaston. A fan of the theater, he appeared in numerous productions and is secretary of the International Thespian Society at school and as a NC state officer in the organization.

He's in Honors Theater as well.

One of Troy's teachers, Edward Craig, had this to say. “I have known Troy since he was a freshman and had a front row seat as he developed into a mature and well-rounded individual. He has overcome challenges and excels academically as well.�

After graduation, Troy plans to attend Appalachian State University.

Wherever he goes, and whatever he does, Troy remembers his grandmother and the positive impact she had on his life. “She taught me to keep my chin up and my eyes forward,� he said. “Looking at the past drags you down. I try to think what she would want for me currently.�

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