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Volume 78 • Issue 26 • Wednesday, June 26, 2013

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Juneteenth Celebration .......1B Obituaries .........2A Meditation.........4A Sports ...............2B School.........3B, 5B Classifieds ........4B

Garden Parkway hits bumpy road The proposed Garden Parkway toll road project in Gaston County has run into a bumpy patch with passage by the General Assembly last Wednesday of a new transportation funding formula that would make it compete against other highway projects for tax money.

The 21.9 mile Garden Parkway, which would cost about $800 million to build, has been debated for two decades with environmentalists and developers arguing over the benefits and risks of the roadway. Money for the project would have come from earmarks in the state budget that set aside millions of dollars for its construction.

The transportation bill that was passed last week, supported by Republicans, the Strategic Mobility Formula, is supposed to spend highway dollars where the need is greatest. The system would likely make it harder for the parkway project to progress.

Republican Gov. Pat McCrory, is an advocate of the new formula and the bill will likely be signed by him, The Garden Parkway has been discussed for more than 20 years as a way to better to connect Gaston County with Charlotte. The project would create a new bridge over the Catawba River and open up thousands of acres of undeveloped land in south Gaston for development.

The parkway is designed to connect with Interstate 485 just south of Charlotte Douglas International Airport, where an intermodal rail yard is being built by Norfolk-Southern. Advocates of the parkway say it would make linking the truck/rail yard with Gaston County easier, thereby creating jobs.

Unemployment benefits to dry up

By Alan Hodge

Summer is here!

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Belmont Parks and Recreation recently held a watermelon-eating contest for its Taking Trips on Tuesday youth group. The seeds and juice flew freely during the event.

Red White & Belmont set for June 28-30 The City of Belmont and the Belmont Merchants Association will present the third annual Red White & Belmont Festival June 28– June 30, at downtown Belmont Stowe Park on Main Street. There will be carnival rides provided by Pacers Concessions, games, arts & crafts, business and non-profit vendors, food, entertainment, classic cars, and karaoke.

The Voltage Brothers will play at Friday Night Live on Main Street and the rest of the festival will be in Stowe Park. On Saturday the festivities will begin at 2pm and end at 10pm. Sunday fun will begin at 1pm and the festival concludes with the Catalinas playing a concert in Stowe Park on Sunday night.

Fireworks will follow both the Friday and Sunday evening concerts.

Weekend lineup: Friday, June 28 6:3010pm– “Voltage Brothers� 7-10pm; Carnival Rides and a variety of vendors in the park.

Fireworks at 10pm.

Saturday, June 29 2pm-10pm– Carnival Rides, variety of vendors, local entertainment, food, cornhole tournament and DJ & Karaoke by Buddy Love. Patriotic service recognizing veterans from all military branches to begin at approx. 6:45pm.

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Everyone gets in the Independence Day spirit during the Red, White, and Belmont event.

This year’s fun will be held June 28-30 and includes everything from food to fireworks.

Catawba Bluegrass Association Jammers will perform at 7:15pm.

Sunday, June 30 1-10pm– Carnival rides, vendors, local entertainment, DJ & Karaoke

by Buddy Love, Karaoke contest, Watermelon Eating Contest and Car Show by Hornet Nest Car Club; 7-9:30pm – “Catalinas�,

9:30pm Fireworks.

Sponsors for this event are gold sponsor Wells Fargo Bank, Gaston Travel & Tourism and Sunbelt Rentals. Come out to downtown Belmont to celebrate July 4th and enjoy the festival. For more information call 704-8258191 or visit cityofbelmont.org.

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Folks on extended federal unemployment benefits will see those funds dry up effective June 30. In Gaston County, about 1,600 folks are on that roll. The reason for the end of benefits is that the state violated a federal rule by cutting the amount of weekly unemployment benefits it provided. The result is that after June 30, folks will no longer be able to file for the weekly federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program.

Adding insult to injury, people on state unemployment will see their benefits cut effective July 1. The maximum benefit that people can draw from the state will drop from $535 to $350 per week and the maximum number of weeks will drop from the current 26 weeks to between 12 and 20 weeks. The state average unemployment benefit is currently $290 per week.

Currently, there are about 9,000 people in Gaston County who are unemployed. That does not count those who have been out of work and given up looking for a job.

The NC Employment Security Commission operates JobLink Career Centers at 1391 Bessemer City Road in Gastonia and at 7220 Wilkinson Blvd. in Belmont where people can improve their job search skills and get other employment assistance.

Bright Star serves up more than MHHS Class of ‘42 remembers 50th reunion great food... it has radio too!

By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com

The Bright Star Drive-In restaurant in Mount Holly is known for its good food, but it’s also gaining a world-wide reputation for serving up some great music via a unique, in-house radio broadcast studio. In fact, the Bright Star is possibly the only restaurant in existence anywhere with such a set-up..

According to owner Howard Black, the roots of broadcasting radio from his restaurant goes back several years and was born of the desire to play tunes without stepping on anyone’s copyright toes. “The original idea was to get music into the restaurant,� he said. “But VMI and ASCAP copyright rules say you cant play CDs or tapes without paying royalties which are See BRIGHTSTAR, 5A

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Bright Star Drive-In restaurant owner Howard Black is seen taking his turn in the radio broadcast booth. Brightstar Fun 101 radio has listeners from as far away as China.

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Ponder this. In 2063 this year’s crop of high school graduates will be eligible for their 50th anniversary reunion. Now, think on this. In 1992, members of the Mount Holly High Class of 1942 got together and had their 50th anniversary reunion, and thanks to a recently unearthed copy of the original program, a class photo taken at the event, and a hand-written after action report by an unknown author, a window was opened not only into local high school life during the early days of WWII, but also on how classmates were faring after half a century.

The Mount Holly Class of 1942 held its 50th anniversary reunion on April 25, 1992 at the City Club of Gastonia. A photo from the event shows about 35 members and their spouses all dressed up and ready to party.

The person that hand-

wrote on four sheets of notebook paper the description of what went on during the reunion stated; “A social time was held before dinner, catching up on fifty years, getting reacquainted with old friends, remembering school days, and meeting spouses and guests of classmates.�

A table at the reunion was decorated in the school colors of red and white and loaded with news clips of classmates taken while they were in high school or service in WWII. The table also had 1940s movie posters, 78rpm records, and more memorabilia from the “good old days�.

James Cherry was chairman of the reunion. Folks that helped Cherry get the reunion going included Nancy Holland Smith, Tom Belk, Hazel Beatty Rozzelle, Loyd Warren, Blandino Ward Spurrier, Juanita Painter Grice, and Beatrice Dellinger Gordon.

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■ OBITUARIES Mae Bell Crisp Kirby A member of Grace Baptist Church MOUNT HOLLY- Mae Belle Crisp Kirby, 71, 105 Christopher Drive, died Thursday, June 20, 2013.

She was born in Robbinsville, NC; daughter of the late Mack and Aloe Crisp, and was preceded in death by her husb a n d J o e Hiram Kirby, a s o n J o d y K i r b y, two brothers Earl Max Crisp and Conward Crisp, a sister Mary Frances Pullium, and a nephew Jamie Crisp. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Angela Dawn Ellen Fredell Peek Loving mother and grandmother STANLEY- Ellen Fredell Peek, 77, of 115 Hovis Road, died Friday, June 21, 2013.

She w a s born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Jessie Robert and Lillian Gertrude Cleary Fredell. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Peek, and a son John F. “Buddy” Young, Jr. Survivors include three daughters, Christine Young Mitchell and husband Mike of Statesville, Ella Young Baker of Stanley, Cona Young Turner and husband Derrik of Mt Holly; two sons Dennis Dwayne Peek and

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Kirby of the home, three sisters, Charlotte Jenkins of Stanley, Jetty Ruth Crutchfield of Canton, GA, and Lorene Crisp of Robbinsville, NC; a brother Jackie Crisp and wife Melissa of Robbinsville, and a number of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Kirby was held 3pm Sunday, June 23, at Grace Baptist Church with Reverend Brian Miskelly and Chaplain Debbie Jenkins officiating.

The family received friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 300 Westland Farm Road, Mt Holly, NC 28120.

Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mt Holly is in charge of arrangements.

Paul Ernest Peek both of Stanley; seven sisters Anna Wright, Mary Karriker, Martha Scoggins, Edith Futch, Betty Thompson, Jesse Thompson, Patrice Fredell; 10 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.

A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Peek was held at 2pm Sunday, June 23, at Lighthouse Full Gospel Church in Mt. Holly with Reverend Herman Winkler officiating. Interment followed in Forest Lawn West Cemetery in Charlotte. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to the Robin Johnson Hospice House, PO Box 3984, Gastonia NC 28053.

Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mt Holly was in charge of arrangements.

Skydiving or raising cattle?

By Shelley Proffitt Eagan There is always the daily moving of the herd here at our home farm, the finishers, which needs to be done every day. But, the move every Monday is always different than the norm. No matter where on this 60 acres this herd, of no more than 25 steers and heifers, is grazing on Mondays the move must be to the round pen to sort out the beef for harvest on Tuesday morning. This Monday the herd was at the furthest point on the property from the round pen. Less than 1/4 mile distance but still a long way when you are trying to keep a group of cattle together working them on foot. We started out at a nice walking pace crossing a 20 acre pasture and out the gate at the opposite end of it beautifully.

Dewi, my 12 year old son, and I exchanged glances about how smoothly that portion of the move went. It was like they knew exactly where I wanted them to go! The next step in the move to our final destination was to circle the pond.

Coming into the circle on one side and exiting through another wide open gate on the opposite side.

This is usually the ‘no fail’ portion of this long walk as there isn’t anything appealing about the pond to slow them down and distract them from the fact that we are on the move! Focus people (or cattle)....

FOCUS! Keep’em movin’.... I’ll typically walk behind them urging them gently forward. Since the space between the pond and fence around the pond is about 20’ distance, they all move forward. This week was different. Yep, there I was getting all cocky thinking how easy this was going to be and that we’d be to the round pen in record time when.....whoever was the designated cow leader this Monday totally led the group astray! Somehow, some way, the pond became

too much to resist. As if it was 100 degrees outside, as if it wanting to snack on fish and turtle, into the pond they go. All 20 of them...one following the other, all following the leader. The bigger problem was that their entry point was right on the wrong side of the dock. Or, one of the problems actually. The other is that the water level of the pond is way down. So they just walked out even further from the appropriate path, on the shore line, to get into the water and soak their dainty selves and then just parked it right there. The dock was blocking the direction they needed to be moving in.

Here’s me...standing in the muck on the shore...shooing them...waving arms...now shouting....finally tossing in sticks to upset the water in front of them so they will want to turn back to shore....cows looking at me...very confused that they have not accomplished ultimate goal of standing in cool water.

‘What’s her problem?’, they exchange glances and roll their eyes at me. This is when I realize that I am indeed going to have to go IN the water to get them out. Meanwhile...other wrangler and son are waiting and watching from the other side of pond to bring the herd on up once I have the gang over to them. Do they come to help? NO. Confident are they that I will deliver the herd to them so the next phase of the move can be completed. They stand at the distance and watch, hands on hips, heads cocked to side like this is an episode of Gun Smoke that might not have a predictable ending! So, into the water I go. Wading out past the closest steer to the edge and turning them back, then further out, knee deep now, to get the others who thought I wouldn’t really, then on out and I’m cranky

now b/c I know I will be outside for at least another hour all wet.

The ending is predictable because they all finally make it to the round pen for the evening’s sorting.

Things digressed from here. I had two steers up at the round pen already that were waiting for the other 20 to arrive so they could join the group. These 2 decided they would not be moved into the gang. One of these newbies is #205, who ran me up onto the fence at our Shelby property when I caught him up to come to this farm. #205 is the same fellow who tore the door off the trailer rather than get INTO it a couple weeks ago. Yes, he and I go waaaayyyy back! Ornery animals make easy tasks long and trying. After we spent too much time attempting to move #205 to his new herd while on foot and pondering if I could make it to the fence before he could make it to me.....Dad had to saddle Fireball, his cutting horse, in order to move them into the group——since he clearly doesn’t respond well to people on foot!

Let’s just say that trying to kill the wranglers moves you on up the harvest schedule pretty quickly!

The decision about who was going on the ride to the processor the next day was made easier, but I was still wet from wading in boots and jeans!

On a farm it’s all about perseverance and getting the job done, somehow, some way that might be different than what you ever had to do before. What on earth will happen tomorrow?! This is why I still feel pretty young even though I turned 40 today and don’t feel the need to go sky diving! As long as I can still run up onto that fence before the nutty one gets to me I will see another year.

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Belmont Police June 10: Scott Anthony Ligon, domestic assault, arrested by Officer M. Hall, 1313 South Point Rd. June 10: Serena Aiken Scott, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer P. Hunter, 701 Hawley Ave. June 10: James Lendon Freeman, assault on a female, arrested by Officer R. Cassel, 3 Kingston St. June 11: Raymond Andrew Pritchard, shoplifting by concealment, arrested by Officer M. Kaiman, 701 Hawley Ave. June 11: Gina Renae Jones, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer C. Falls, 701 Hawley Ave. June 11: Mark Jeffrey Epperson, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer C. Falls, 701 Hawley Ave. June 11: Natasha Christine Davis, larceny shoplift-

ing, arrested by Officer C. Falls, 701 Hawley Ave. June 11: Tammy Suzette Willard, DWI alcohol or drugs, arrested by Officer C. Falls, 117 Quail Drive.

June 11: Michael Lawrence Tribble, simple physical assault, arrested by Officer P. Hunter, 320 Devine Ave. June 11: Tashina Raquel Gurley, identity theft, larceny shoplifting, resist, delay, obstruct, arrested by Officer R. Cassel, 701 Hawley Ave. June 11: Grady Maurice Steele, larceny shoplifting, resist, delay, obstruct, arrested by Officer R. Cassel, 701 Hawley Ave. Belmont police june 1724 June 17: Michael Arthur Moreau II, simple possession, arrested by Officer R. Berry, Keener Blvd.

June 18: Donna Marie

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Police seek help solving break-in cases The Gaston County Police Department is looking for help regarding a rash of breaking, entering and larcenies from residential outbuildings near Stanley Lucia Rd. north of Stanley.

Over the past six weeks, nearly a dozen break-ins to outbuildings have taken place in that area. The thefts are occurring between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The thieves are prying off outbuilding locks and taking items such as chainsaws, weed eaters, tillers, pressure washers, and leaf blowers.

Anyone with information concerning these crimes is asked to contact the Gaston County Police Department at 704-866-3320 or Crime Stoppers at 704-861-8000.

Sanders, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer M. Kelske, 701 Hawley Ave. June 18: Mark Elbert Sloan, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer M. Kelske, 701 Hawley Ave. June 18: Michael Houston Jewett, domestic violence protection order violation, arrested by Officer K. Wingate, 250 Nixon Rd. Apt. 7.

June 18: Michael Louis Richardson, possession of hydrocodone, arrested by

Officer M. Elizondo, 505 N. Main St. June 18: Erica Christine Pennington, contempt of court, perjury, court violations, arrested by Officer M. Elizondo, 505 N. Main St. June 20: James Eric Pendleton, domestic assault, arrested by Officer T. Cassel, 100 Robert Russell Rd. June 20: Gary Ross Brewster, shoplifting by concealment, arrested by Officer M. Stroupe, 701 Hawley Ave.

June 21: Amy Waters Stowe, larceny shoplifting, trespass, arrested by Officer M. Hall, 701 Hawley Ave. June 23: Robert Brandon Wright, DWI alcohol and/or drugs. Arrested by Officer R. Berry, 101 N. Mercy Dr. June 23: Darryl Lashawn Boyd, felony larceny, arrested by Officer M. Elizondo, 1612 Russell Ave. June 24: Brenda Faye Bridges, failure to appear, arrested by Officer M. Kelske, 6751 Wilkinson Blvd.

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The Gaston County Museum of Art & History, 131 West Main Street, Dallas, will have its Coffee with the Curator program on July 3, from 10:30-11am. During this program, our Curator will identify objects and provide preservation assistance on pieces brought to the museum by visitors. If objects are too large please bring photographs. During this program, object donations to the museum will also be considered. There is no appointment needed for this program and it is free and open to the public. Please note – there is a three item limit per person and there will be no monetary appraisals at this program.

BHS fundraiser set for July 27 A fundraiser for the Belmont Historical Society will be held on Saturday, July 27 at 40 East Catawba Street, Belmont from 11:00 am7:00pm. Plates are $8.00 and include barbecue, beans, slaw, dessert, 2 buns and sauce. Used books, drinks, and cookies will also be for sale.

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Art Duckworth of Apple Orchard Farm nearly Stanley is seen letting his flock of backyard chickens out for some free range fun.

Duckworth likes to know where his food comes from

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Most folks reach into their refrigerator to get an egg for breakfast, but Art Duckworth of Stanley is among the growing number of suburbanites who gather theirs from a backyard hen.

Duckworth operates Apple Orchard Farm on Mariposa Road where he raises pigs, cattle, and chickens using organic and free-range techniques. He sells meat and eggs to the public, but his flock of a dozen or so chickens also provides eggs (and an occasional dinner) for customers and his own table.

“It’s a pretty easy payback when you consider the price of eggs from the grocery store.” He said. “Plus, you know where the eggs came from.”

Keeping a few hens in your backyard is not only rewarding from a foodsupply standpoint, hens also help keep insects under control. Plus, they’re great fun to watch.

“They add a nice ambience to your yard,” said Duckworth. “They take up just a little bit of space and are inexpensive to get into.”

According to Duckworth, a hen will lay about 150 eggs per year. Multiply that times four hens and you have eggs year round.

“Types such as New Hampshire Red, Dominique, Leghorn, Rhode Island Red, and Barred Rock are all good breeds for a backyard flock,” Duckworth said. “They are good producers and live from three to five years.”

Duckworth’s own little flock is of the Barred Rock variety. He keeps them in a coop at night and either in a small pen or free range in the day.

“They are a dual purpose, heritage breed, meaning you can raise them for eggs or meat,” he said. “They are very docile and easy to care for.”

As far as getting your chickens, Duckworth recommends buying them as chicks from a reputable company or dealer.

“Places like Tractor Supply, Mount Holly Farm Supply, and Southern States are good places to get them,” he

said.

Duckworth says that chickens bought from places like flea markets might not have been held up to the same health standards that other dealers are required to meet. His own flock is part of a NC Dept. of Agriculture program whereby a veterinarian visits Apple Orchard Farm every three months and give Duckworth a report on “how his chickens are doing and certifies they are pest and disease free.”

One challenge of keeping backyard chickens is protecting them from predators. Human beings aren’t the only ones that love a chicken dinner! To keep hawks from diving down into his chicken pen, Duckworth has strung strings across the open top.

“The hawks won’t fly in the pen because they’re afraid they will get their wings caught in the strings,” he said.

A good coop that the chickens can go in at night goes a long way in keeping foxes, possums, coyotes and raccoons from getting to them.

Construction plans are available for coops and there are several types available already built.

Folks that live in the incorporated portions of Gaston County such as Belmont and Mount Holly don’t have quite as much leeway in keeping chickens in their backyard as those in the suburban and rural areas.

In the Belmont city limits, residents who want to keep chickens or other livestock must get a permit issued by the Planning and Zoning Department of the City, to keep any pigs, sheep, horses, mules, or goats, or any chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, or other domestic fowl, cattle or livestock within city limits.

Also, no person shall keep any pigs, sheep, horses, mules, or goats, or any chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, or other domestic fowl, cattle or livestock on any lot or parcel of land on which a residence, industry, or business is located unless said lot or parcel of land shall contain two acres or more, or within 300 feet of any residence, place

of business or public street, or within 100 feet of any property line, whichever is greater, nor within a pen or other enclosure which provides less than 900 square feet of space for each animal or fowl without a permit from the Codes Enforcement Officer. The Codes Enforcement Officer shall issue a permit only when in his or her sound judgment the keeping of such an animal in a yard or building under the circumstances as set forth in the application for the permit will not injuriously affect the public health.

All pigs and chickens within Belmont city limits must be kept in a pen or coop constructed in a manner satisfactory to the Codes Enforcement Officer. All chicken coops must be constructed in such a manner that they are elevated not less than one foot above the ground. When animals or fowl are kept within corporate limits, the building, structure, corral, pen or enclosure in which they are kept shall at all times be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Excrement should be removed regularly from the living space of a penned or chained animal adequate to the sanitation of quarters and the health of the animal.

Mount Holly City Manger Danny Jackson had this to say about keeping chickens in the city limits.

“In regard to chickens, our ordinance does not refer to them as backyard chickens,” Jackson said. “Our ordinance requires chickens to be kept at least 500 feet from any street or residence.”

In the Stanley city limits, chickens are considered livestock and prohibited.

For those that live where chickens are OK, there are plenty of resources available for folks who want to get involved with them. One website, www.backyardchickens.com has a wealth of information on the subject.

The Gaston County Extension Service located at 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Highway also has information on backyard chickens. Contact Agricultural Agent Laura Worden directly at 704922-2112.

The Gastonia Debutante Club has named the debutantes that will be presented at the 2013 Debutante Ball, Dec. 28 at the Gaston Country Club. The debutantes will also attend a Sponsors’ Coffee with their mothers, members of the board of directors, and the sponsors of the ball the day before the event.

The following Debutantes will be presented at the ball: Lauren Elizabeth Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Jason Adams. She will attend North Carolina State University; Rebecca Josie Barger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Lee Barger.

She will attend Southern Methodist University; Madeline Gray Bone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Virgil Bone, Jr. She will attend North Carolina State University; Taylor Richie Cherry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Russell Cherry. She will attend Queens University of Charlotte; Margaret Taft Elliott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Russell Elliott. She will attend Clemson University; Martha Claire Henry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael John Quinn, and the late Mr. James Heyward Henry. She will attend the College of Charleston; McKenzie Clare Huggins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rutland Huggins. She will attend Auburn University; Madeline Aubrey Jarratt, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Mikell Jenkins Jarratt. She will attend the University of Mississippi; Chloe Elizabeth Lynch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael David Lynch.

She will attend Meredith College; Hope Ashleigh McIntosh, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Mark Elmore McIntosh. She will attend North Carolina State University; Christina Nicole Moss, daughter of Ms. Brandy Leigh Price and the late Mr. James Morris Moss. She will attend the University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Melissa Catherine O’Brien, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Pfohl Spach, Jr. She will attend East Carolina University; Caroline Sylvia Tindall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Reid Huffstetler, and Mr. Michael Wayne Tindall. She will attend Appalachian State University.

The first Gastonia Debutante Ball was held on June 14, 1957 and was the result of more than a year’s planning and work by a group of women whose intent was to present to society eligible young women at an annual ball, and to make a contribution to a charitable organization from left over funds.

Since its founding, the Gastonia Debutante Club has contributed over $160,000 to civic and cultural organizations of Gaston County including: As One Ministries, Belmont Community Organization, Catherine’s House, Community Foundation of Gaston County, Covenant Village Benevolent Fund, Gaston Arts Council, Gaston Comprehensive Day Care Center, Gaston County Art and History Museum, Gaston Literacy Council, Gaston Skills, Holy Angels, Hospice of Gaston County, House of Mercy, the Hoyle Homestead, Loray Girls’ Home, Schiele Museum of Natural History, West Gastonia Boys’ and Girls’ Club and Webb Street School.

Garden to offer birding walk Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will offer special continuing education classes this July that feature a birding walk, a horticultural walk and a digital SLR photography class.

Upcoming classes in July include: Birding Walk, instructed by volunteer Karen Gibson – July 9, 9 to 10 a.m.

Stroll through the gardens, Meadowood Walk and Persimmon Trail to scout for seasonal birds – observe nesting patterns and establish a basis for bird counts.

Some previous walks have documented as many as 24 different species of bird!

These walks are free with Garden admission.

Horticultural Highlight Walk, led by Garden staff – July 20, begins at 1 p.m. Join the DSBG professional horticulture staff as they take you on a custom tour of the Garden. Guides will highlight what’s in bloom, sea-

sonally relevant gardening tips and behind-the-scenes details. Each walk is a unique experience. Specific topics and guides will be announced the week before on the Garden’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/DanielStoweBotanicalGarden.

These walks are free with Garden admission.

Photographing Butterflies, instructed by Dave Kelly, DEK Photography – July 27, 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Delicate and constantly moving, butterflies can be hard to photograph. Join this expert instructor to learn the best ways to capture the movement and stunning colors of these amazing insects.

This class requires a digital SLR camera and is $40 for Garden members and $46 for non-members.

For more information or to register for a class, please visit www.DSBG.org or call 704-829-1252.

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Duke Energy rates to go up Duke Energy Carolinas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, has reached an agreement with the North Carolina Public Staff concerning the utility’s request to raise base rates.

Under the terms of the settlement, the increase to the company’s revenue is reduced to approximately $205 million in the first two years, with customer rates increasing an additional $30 million (for a cumulative in-

crease of approximately $235 million) beginning in year three.

Duke Energy originally requested an average increase in retail revenues of 9.7 percent or approximately $446 million.

To further reduce the impact to its customers, the company has agreed to implement the rate increase over time.

During the first two years, the average increase

will be approximately 4.5 percent. After that, rates will increase by an additional 0.6 percent for a total average increase of approximately 5.1 percent.

To ease the impact of the rate increase, the company has agreed to donate $10 million from its shareholders to assist low-income customers.

The settlement agreement is subject to review and approval by the North Carolina

Utilities Commission (NCUC).

The NCUC is conducting hearings around the state to gain public input on the rate increase proposal. On July 8, the commission will hold an evidentiary hearing in Raleigh to consider the settlement and other unresolved issues.

The company has requested that the new rates go into effect in September.

Filta to celebrate ribbon cutting July 11 New Chamber member Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions will celebrate a ribbon cutting with refreshments in the Chamber office lobby on Thursday, July 11, from noon until 1 p.m.

Owner Kenneth Harlow Jr. invites all Chamber members and friends. The address is 100 N. Main St., Belmont, in the Stowe Building. Filta saves money for restaurant

and commercial kitchen owners and operators by filtering expensive cooking oil to extend its life and by recycling the oil when it no longer can be used. Drop by on July 11 to learn more about this unique and entrepreneurial business. For more information, call Kenneth Harlow Jr. at 704.898.5270.

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Seeking the right path

Have you ever tried to tell God that his plan was wrong so you were going with your plan? I remember a time when I heard God clearly say, “Do not take that path.” But, of course I wanted to take the path I had chosen. As time passed I began to see why God was leading me in a different direction. “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will guide you with my eye.” Psalm 32:8 NKJV. To know and trust God is to know him as the only true God. As we come to know God we come to praise and give thanks to his goodness, loving-kindness, and mercy. I recently heard a well-known speaker on television say, “We are the master of our own destiny.” I began to criticize him until I was convicted. I may not have uttered those words but how many times have I went my own way as if I were the master of my own destiny. I remembered when I made that decision knowing God was nudging me to de-

GNOME ROAM – Week two of the Belmont Branch Library’s Gnome Roam contest was won by Karlie Baker of Belmont (seen holding gnome). With Karlie are branch librarian Shannon Potter and Karlie’s younger siblings. The gnome had roamed to Belmont Walk and Run. Contributed Photo

Belmont Community Organization executives Marty Barnes and Paula Wilkerson are seen admiring the new front fence and gate that was donated by the crisis assistance group’s next-door neighbor Practice Boosters.

Plans are for Practice Boosters to also lay some sod at the BCO entrance.

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cline the position. I may not have verbally spoken those words but I too lived as if I were the master of my own destiny.

True knowledge of God results in an intimate relationship with him and that relationship will be demonstrated in our character. Let us remember it is the Lord who made us.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your paths.”

Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV. Twenty years ago I tore some ligaments in my right leg. I was confined to crutches for several weeks. I remember learning to lean upon those crutches for support.

Trusting in God reminds me of that image. We are to lean and cling to God having a sure confidence in his sovereign reign. To trust God with all our heart means to trust him in every part of our decision making. The totality of who we are should trust in God. Even our vision of right and wrong should be submitted to God. To acknowledge God is to recognize his authority, respond to his authority and give thanks.

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regard, CaroMont Health will hold a special camp, “Summer Breeze” for youth ages 7 to 12, to provide education and tools to help them better manage their asthma while enjoying fun-filled days of activities. The threeday camp will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 26, 27 and 28 at the McAdenville YMCA. To register your child, and for more information please contact Pam Alley, alleyp@CaroMonthealth.org or 704.671.7944.

Children will learn how to recognize the onset of an See ASTHMA CAMP, 5A

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 Tuckaseegee 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

Notice In order to accommodate the number of churches in our communities, we will print two alternating lists of churches each week. If you don’t see the church you’re looking for, be sure to check next weeks paper.

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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Yards of the Month Keep Belmont Beautiful has announced its Yards of the Month for June. The following homes were selected: 108 Prince St., Barbie Hudgins (top left); 109 Central Ave, Duane Jewettt and Pam Allman (bottom left); 701 S. Point Rd., Doug and Tonia Mosteller (top right); 115 9th St., Tommy Hodge (bottom right).

Business of the Month, 85 E. Catawba St., Trip Blair, Dr. Charles Blair and Assoc (below).

Nominations for July Yard of the Month will be accepted until July 4. Contact jonjudy@carolina.rr.com

CLASS OF ‘42: remembers 50th reunion

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This picture shows the folks that attended the Mount Holly High Class of 1942, 50th anniversary, reunion that was held at the Gastonia City Club on April 25, 1992.

From page 1A A former Mount Holly High teacher, Miss Frances Spratt, was also on hand.

The reunion group took a moment to honor their former chums who had fallen by the wayside.

“A silent time was spent remembering classmates and teachers that had died,” wrote the mystery author.

“Andrew Dellinger, Edward Farrar, Burton Mitchell, and

John Wagstaff were all killed in World War II. ” Two Class of 1942 members, C.B. Stroupe and Milton Fisher, were unable to attend the gala but were not overlooked by their former classmates.

“A thinking of you card was signed by all for each one of them,” wrote the author.

Some of the other names listed in the reunion program were of classmates who had

passed away since 1942 and included Walter Beaty, Bill Hunsuck, Erlene Meller, Helen Grady, Florine Abernathy, Martha Venning, and Harry Harkey.

But the Class of 1942 50th reunion wasn’t downbeat by any means. The crowd was entertained by voice students from Hunter Huss High. Tunes the youths belted out took the reunion goers back to their own high school days and included

“Sentimental Journey” and “As Time Goes By”. Class of 1942 graduate Margaret Dellinger Stone read a piece she had written telling of ways, things, sayings, and changes in lifestyles that had taken place since the group last met 50 years ago. There was also a big dinner and lots of laughs.

The gold-bound program from the reunion was also filled with fun stuff that included a copy of the May 17,

1942 Mount Holly High commencement program.

There were also photos from the Class of 1942 yearbook showing teachers, club officers, and other students including Coyte Wilson, Doris Spittle, Paul Stillwell, Lois Lineberger, Donald Stack, and more.

One whole page of the 50th anniversary reunion program was filled with fun tidbits such as the fact that in 1942 a new Ford car cost

$815, a three-bedroom house cost $3,775, bread was a dime a loaf, and gasoline was twenty cents a gallon.

Most of the Mount Holly Class of 1942 has passed on, but their 50th reunion in 1992 proved friendships forged in high school are timeless- a good lesson for the Class of 2013 to remember.

BRIGHT STAR: serves up great radio too

ASTHMA CAMP: June 26-28

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without paying royalties which are out the roof.”

So, never one to say never, Black decided to take some of the experience he gained as a teen working at radio station WCSL in Cherryville in 1978, combine some high-tech computer equipment, build a soundproof booth right in the restaurant dining area, and launch Bright Star Radio 101.

“The station broadcasts 24/7, 365 days a year,” Black said. “We generate the broadcast from here, upload it to Live 365 music website, and it generates the broadcast.”

The music also goes back into the Bright Star. Folks can even dial up on their home computers at www.brightstarradio.com.

The broadcast booth that Black and his DJ partner David

Berryhill staff is stuffed with digitalized equipment and even features a lava lamp to complete the mood.

“People can see us through the glass as we work and it is kind of a show,” Blacksaid. “They stare at us through the window.”

Given the Happy Days ambience of the Bright Star, its no surprise that Black has chosen top 40 tunes from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Of course, Carolina beach music is also part of the listening lineup.

“It’s mostly just good time oldies,” Black said.

Bright Star Radio 101 is progressing nicely. Black says the station is currently getting three or four hundred listeners worldwide every day.

“We can tell where the listeners are and so far it’s thirty to forty different countries,” Black said. “We have a lot of them in

China and Mexico. We’ve gotten requests from Australia, Canada, and England.”

Military folks are also dialing up Bright Star Radio 101.

“We have a son and dad who are serving in South Korea who listen in,” said Black. “Fort Bragg also has listeners.”

The love of radio, good music, and having something decent for his restaurant customers to listen to while they eat are all things that Black is in to. His friend, former Mount Holly mayor Robert Whitt summed it up.

“The station has become his passion,” he said of Black and Bright Star 101.

As for the station’s future, even Black seems somewhat surprised at how well it’s doing.

“The biggest thing is how popular it has become so fast,” he said. “Plus, it’s a lot of fun.”

attack using the breathing scale, a green, yellow and red smiley face measurement tool that signifies the level of an attack. They will also receive tips on how to properly use an inhaler or nebulizer. Other activities include a trip to Discover You, a new interactive health and wellness exhibit in Mount Holly, swim outing, fire truck tour, zumba exercises and so much more.

“Through education and awareness we can help parents and children know how to manage asthma,” said Pam Alley, RRT, RCP, Respiratory Therapist at CaroMont Health.

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. The coughing often oc-

curs at night or early in the morning. Asthma is the leading chronic illness among children and adolescents in the United States, and is also one of the leading causes of school absences.

CaroMont is also offering Breathe Easier Classes. Topics include information on triggers, symptom control, medications, delivery devices and self-management of your diagnosis. Each new participant who attends class will receive a free Breathe Better Toolkit. For more information, contact Caromont at breathebetter@CaroMonthealth.org or 704.834.3669. Asthma Class: second Thursday of every month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Elm Room at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. COPD Class: third Thursday of every month from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Elm Room at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

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Gaston Museum ‘Blues out Back’ presents John Holeman Gaston County Museum, 131 West Main Street, Dallas, will host the performance of bluesmen, John Dee Holeman & Tad Walters, as part of their 15th Annual free “Blues out Back� summer concert series on Friday, July 12 from 6-8pm on the lawn behind the museum. This evening’s concert is sponsored by Alan & Cathy Cloninger, Rick & Donna Coleman, Chris & Sandi Dobbins, Robert &

Anna Pasour.

John Dee Holeman was born in Orange County, North Carolina in 1929. He is a storyteller and a blues artist that played with musicians who learned directly from Blind Boy Fuller. He possesses an expressive blues voice and is a wonderful guitarist incorporating both Piedmont and Texas guitar styles. A recipient of a National Endowment for the

Arts National Heritage fellowship and a North Carolina Folk Heritage award, John Dee has toured the U.S, Europe and Asia. John retired from a career as a heavy machine operator and continues to tour Born in Canton, OH, raised in Raleigh, NC, Tad Walters began playing the guitar at age twelve. As he was developing his guitar skill, Tad picked up the har-

At left: John Dee Holeman, storyteller and blues artist, will appear at ‘Blues out Back’ July 12 in Dallas

monica a couple years later at fourteen. He was influenced by the likes of Blind Boy

Fuller, Robert Lockwood, Charlie Patton, Robert Nighthawk, and John Jackson, among others, and began his professional music career with the Bob Margolin Band in 1996. Tad is now teaching guitar and harmonica lessons

and concentrating on Piedmont blues and old-time jazz with Dave Andrews.

The fifteenth annual “Blues out Back� concert series is free and open to the public. It’s held the second Friday of the month from May until September. The museum encourages folks to bring along blankets, lawn chairs, and a picnic for an evening of great music with friends and family.

YOUTH PROGRAM – These kids are with the Belmont Parks and Recreation Dept. TTT (Taking Trips on Tuesday) summer program for ages 7-12 years. The group recently visited the Bounce n Bowl in Lake Wylie. Call the Belmont Parks and Recreation Department at 704.825.8191 to register.

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HISTORY LESSON – The Belmont Parks and Recreation Dept.

Gad-Abouts group got a Civil War living history lesson recently from re-enactor Alan Hodge.

The show and tell was followed by a live musketfiring demo that made a big noise and smoke.

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Juneteenth event a joyful hit Celebration marks the end of slavery in the U.S.

By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com

The City of Belmont’s third annual Juneteenth event was held Saturday at Stowe Park and was a joyful hit.

The Juneteenth celebration brought together local entertainers, artifacts, a variety of vendors and a fish fry. The festival featured Kennon Knight who organized a drum circle beginning at 2pm and soon had throngs of folks drumming, dancing, and generally having a swell time shortly thereafter. The YMCA also performed in the afternoon. The Youth African Drumming and Percussion Assembly began their show at 4pm and added to the event’s upbeat atmosphere. Even more music was added to the mix by Mount Holly jazz musician, James “Tootie” Hogan.

At dusk, there was a showing of the Hallmark Channel movie that was filmed in downtown Belmont earlier this year- “Norman Rockwell’s Shuffleton’s Barbershop”.

Folks that attended the Juneteenth celebration were also able to avail themselves of various health screenings at no charge. The screenings were offered by event sponsor Carolinas HealthCare Systems and Gaston County Health Department.

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States and dates back to 1865, when on June 19 of that year Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free.

Belmont has placed itself in the forefront of recognizing the Juneteenth celebration. Belmont Parks and Recreation Director Sallie Stevenson explained how the city came to embrace the Juneteenth tradition.

“A steering committee of interested individuals got together with city staff a few years ago in order to start the event in Belmont,” Stevenson said. “Belmont is the only local town that offers the event outside of Charlotte.

Though Juneteenth is celebrated across the US in larger cities. The committee wanted to be the lead on hosting the event in Gaston County and were successful in doing that in 2012.”

Belmont African-American civic leader Charles Reid described it this way.

“Juneteenth is important because it is part of our heritage and speaks to our history and journey from slavery to freedom,” Reid said. “It allows us the freedom to become what we are today.”

Today, Juneteenth is enjoying a phenomenal growth rate within communities and organizations throughout the country. Institutions such as the Smithsonian, the Henry Ford Museum and others have begun sponsoring Juneteenth-centered activities. In recent years, a number of local and national Juneteenth organizations have arisen to take their place along side older organizations - all with the mission to promote and cultivate knowledge and appreciation of African American history and culture.

Juneteenth today celebrates African American freedom and achievement, while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures. As it takes on a more national, symbolic and even global perspective, the events of 1865 in Texas are not forgotten, for all of the roots tie back to this fertile soil from which a national day of pride is growing.

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South Point players come home via the Grizzlies

By John Wilson John.Bannernews@gmail.com

Two former South Point baseball standouts are getting another crack at playing the sport they love close to home.

When Weston Lawing and Chris Harkey left South Point High just a few short years ago they probably never thought they would get to play organized ball in Gaston County again. Fortunately, the baseball gods took a liking to them, and decided to send them home.

To play baseball again.

Both Belmont ball players will spend the summer playing for the Coastal Plains League Gastonia Grizzlies. The Coastal Plains League is a college summer league designed to develop up and coming college players. The Grizzlies have players on their roster from all over the United States.

Many of the players live in the Gaston County area with host families. The fact that Lawing and Harkey got signed by the Grizzlies and get to come home to play is somewhat of a dream come true.

Both players shared their thoughts about coming home during a catch and throw session with some kids at Sims Legion Park.

The players were taking a break with the kids in be-

Photo by John Wilson

Gastonia Grizzlies outfielder and South Point alumnus Weston Lawing faces off against the Columbia Blowfish at Sims Legion Field. tween games of a double header between the Grizzlies and the visiting Columbia Blowfish. “I really love it,� Lawing said as he tossed the ball to some eager adolescents, “I had some opportunities to play other places but I wanted to come back here.�

Lawing, a sophomore at Lander University in South Carolina is happy to get the chance to play for the Gastonia. “I’m blessed to be able to home and to play for such a great organization.�

Lawing is using his time with the Grizzlies to good use. So far this year he has the team’s second highest batting average at .273.

Lawing, who plays right

field also has 5 RBI’s, three doubles, two triples and a stolen base to his great this summer. Getting to play in the Southern Plains League should help him when he goes back to Lander this fall.

Coming out of high school Lawing said he had to adjust to the college game. “In college the pace is faster,� Lawing said. “When we play we face a good pitcher every time.�

Even though playing with the Gastonia club will hone his skills Lawing said he still wants to have a good time. “The competition here is good,� Weston added. “But it needs to be fun. We play every day. We need to have fun.�

Photo by John Wilson

Gastonia Grizzlies pitcher and Belmont native Chris Harkey tosses a baseball to some kids during a break in the action at Sims Legion Park.

The fact that Lawing plays his home right down the road from his hometown is not lost on him. “It’s great to sleep at home.�

Belmont’s Chris Harkey didn’t see action against the Blowfish on Saturday night. But the junior pitcher from Hofstra University located in Long Island New York is glad to be playing at Sims Legion Park this summer. “I love it,� Harkey said, “Being home, being here

with the kids and being back in the South. It’s a lot more relaxed here then in New York.�

Harkey’s transition from high school to college ball had a geographical twist to it. “The cold weather was a change,� Harkey said. “I had to play Northern baseball.�

Harkey said that it took time to learn the way the game was played up north.

The differences between Southern and Northern ball were hard for Harkey to put into words.

“It’s a different style,� he added. “The coaching is different. The weather is a real challenge. I’ve played in the snow.�

Harkey worked hard to get on the Grizzlies final roster. The season is still early but he is showing progress. On the year Harkey has made two starts and is currently sporting a 10. record for the Grizzlies. In 11.2 innings of pitching Harkey given up ten hits and six runs He has a 4.83 ERA. Statistically his numbers are respectable and show promise.

Playing in New York makes it hard for Harkey to see his family, much less to let them see him play ball for the Hofstra Pride. Being back in Gaston County to play takes care of that problem. “It’s great to be around my family,� Harkey said. “It’s great for them to be here. I get to spend time with my family and my sister Taylor who goes to Belmont Middle School.�

The Grizzlies’ season will wrap up in August.

After that Lawing will head back to South Carolina and Harkey will go back north to New York. But August isn’t here just yet. For now both players are making the most of this unique opportunity.

Hopefully both players will have a summer to remember.

Sign up now for soccer camp The City of Mount Holly Parks and Recreation has announced the details of the 2013 summer soccer camp with Challenger Sports, providers of the USA’s most popular soccer camp. The week-long British Soccer camp will be held July 15th – 19th at the Gene Hawkins Field at Tuckaseege Park, 105 Sports Lane, Mount Holly, NC 28120.

The camp will run Monday through Friday and each child will be coached by a member of Challenger’s British coaching staff flown to the USA exclusively to work on these programs. Challenger will hold over 4,000 British Soccer Camps this summer and will coach over 120,000 players between the ages of 3 and 18, as well as completing free coach education clinics for over 30,000 par-

Photo by Bill Ward

A Gastonia Grizzlies Friday night baseball game was rained out but that didn’t stop folks from having fun. The Dunkin Donuts hole-eating contest brought plenty of laughs Sims Park.

Ty Pruitt, of Mount Holly, golfed with his daughter Erica (not pictured) at Green Meadows Golf Course for Fathers Day. Photo by Wes Anthony

ents and coaches.

Challenger’s British Soccer Camp is more than a week of drills and skills. In addition to taking part in a daily sessions of foot skill development (through the 1,000 touches curriculum), technical and tactical practices and daily ‘World Cup’ tournament style plays, each child will be treated to a rich cultural experience and lessons on respect, responsibility, integrity, leadership and sportsmanship. Each camper will receive a free camp T-shirt, soccer ball, soccer poster, individual skills performance evaluation and free access to an educational soccer website.

For further information or to register please visit www.challengersports.com

Abbey hires Jason Williams to head women’s basketball Belmont Abbey Director of Athletics Stephen Miss has named Jason Williams as the eighth women’s basketball coach in the history of the Crusaders program.

Williams served on the Crusaders men’s staff for eight years before departing for an assistant women’s coaching position at Jacksonville State University last year.

The position was filled after Belmont Abbey head women's basketball coach Susan Yow resigned her post to accept the same position at Queens University of Charlotte.

Along with his duties with the varsity program at Belmont Abbey, Williams

served as the head coach of the junior varsity program.

He oversaw the recruiting efforts and operations efforts while at Belmont Abbey.

Under his tutelage, nine JV players ascended to the varsity team, with one, Jonathan Jackson, earning all-conference honors. “I am very thankful for the opportunity to return to Belmont Abbey College and once again be part of the Crusader family,�

Williams said. “I would like to thank President Thierfelder and Stephen Miss for giving me the opportunity for my first head coaching position. I am looking forward to working with our

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■ SCHOOLS South Point High studentathlete Cam Van Pelt of Belmont was recently awarded the 16th Annual $2,500 Scholarship presented by the Jack Lineberger Foundation, Inc. given in Jacks’ Memory.

Van Pelt received the scholarship at the South Point Spring Sports Award banquet. He is the son of Scott and Rhonda Van Pelt.

Cam was varsity football Team Captain in 2012 and played as a lineman. He was named to the “All Gazette” and “All Conference” teams.

He was a NC Scholar-Athlete in 2010, 2011, and 2012.

He received the Bobby Brown “Unsung Hero” Football Award in 2012. Cam had a GPA of 4.2 and was a member of the National Honor Society and Beta Club. He was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and South Point Baptist Church where he is active in mission programs.

Other activities include Interact, DECA, and Bible club.

He plans to continue his education at Appalachian State University in the School of Business.

The Jack Lineberger Foundation, Inc., was organized and incorporated in 1997 by a group of Jack’s former teammates, coaches, friends, and brother Don. Approximately 20 of them contribute annually to find the foundation which provides a $2,000-$2,500 scholarship to a young man that has excelled as an outstanding SPHS football player with high academic achievements, good character, and has been recognized as an all-round good student and citizen.

The award to Cam represents the sixteenth scholarship awarded since 1997 making a total of $34,000 given in Jack’s name. Retired SPHS coach Jim Biggerstaff serves as president of the Foundation and Don

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Jack Lineberger when he played for Belmont High.

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South Point High football standout Camden Van Pelt (center) recently received the Jack Lineberger Scholarship Award. Seen with Camden are SPHS football coach Mickey Lineberger and Don Lineberger of the Jack Lineberger Foundation, Inc. Lineberger as secretary/treasurer.

Jack Lineberger had an untimely death in April 1994. He was an owner of

Lineberger’s Fish Fry Inc., along with his mother the late Stella D. Lineberger. His widow is Beverly J. Lineberger. He was an out-

standing football player at both Belmont High and UNC-Chapel Hill.

He was a member of the BHS football team that in

1953 went 10-1 in his senior year The team was 10-0 but lost to Albemarle in the Western Assoc. championship game. He weighed about 220 lbs. and played fullback on offense and guard on defense. He received All-Conference, State, and National honors and was named Honorable

Mention All-American High School team. Jack played in the NC/SC Shrine Bowl game when NC won and was named runner-up for the MVP Award. He had a full scholarship to UNC-CH and started as an offensive guard as a sophomore and also did the kickoffs.

Jack’s football career came to an end in his junior year at UNC-CH when he received a neck injury and was not permitted by his doctors to continue playing.

In his senior year he came back home and completed his college degree at Belmont Abbey. He was elected to the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame in1993.

Jack was a competitor, enjoyed football, young peopled, his teammates, and friends. He loved to help young men and women in need without letting others know of his generosity.

Belmont Central 4th 9-weeks honor roll These Belmont Central Elementary School students have achieved the high academic goal of being on the A and A/B honor roll for the fourth 9 weeks of the 20122013 school year.

Third Grade All As- Jordan Abernathy, Mason Ahart, Austin Baker, Autumn Ballenger, Caroline Beaty, Jake Beaty, Ryan Bernauer, Shelby Blackwood, Alex Boehlke, Madddy Borkowski, Cooper Bostwick, Ashleigh Burns, Lauren Clemons, Jacob Comuzie, Hayden Currier, Colin Fayed, Jenna Feduniec, Courtney Galloway, Hanna Gilbert, Miles Griffin, Clay Groves, Emma Hager, Jacob Hartemann, Cooper Hunnicutt, Lauren Ivan, Kylie King, Kaitlin Kinney, Emily Koehler, Alyssa Lari, Jonah Lessaris,

Emme Lewandowski, Sean Murphy, Asher Neumann, Nicholas Nguyen, Dylan Nicks, Taylor Nixon, Reagan OíDonnell, Joseph OíNeill, Lucas Pierce, Noah Powell, Raygen Powell, Cooper Ray, Emma Sanders, Kaitlyn Sedor, Grace Sheppard, Cheyenna Singleton, Ethan Thagard, Wyatt Triplett, Emilia Vargas, Mia Ward, Zoe Wilbanks, Bradley Williams, Novian Williams, Garett Ziemer.

Third Grade A/BGrayer Andrews, Makayla Argent, Taegen Atkins, Michael Auten, Reilly Canterberry, Brian Cavallo, Leah Cha, Abigail Cherry, Jaedon Chin, Lyndsey Cho, Mason Craig, Zachary Cunningham, Kendall Davis, Kory Davis, Vito DeMark, Megan Deets, Andrea Detweiler, Tommy Dobies, Quillan

Ethridge, Kloey Garrett, Kingston Givens, Kelly Godwin, David Gratton, Lillian Gregory, Abi-Gail Harris, Matthew Hastings, Riley Hearn, Bryce Howard, Ryan Huneycutt, Kaeden Hutchens, Ryan Jackson, Malayiah Jackson, Luke Jefferies, Ruffin Johnson, Jake Jurchak, William Kelly, Mychael Kitris, John Lance, Austin Lanier, Mia Lesane, Zane Litaker, Jeran Maples, Thomas Morrison, Khoi Nguyen, Caleb Payseur, Liya Porter, Conner Proud, Caryís Pueschel, Cameron Queen, Chantz Redmond, Jamie Rhyne, Sean RomanoEwert, Joshua Ruiz, Augie Soltis, Katelyn Stokes, Brenden Swanson, Bella Switzer, William Wallace, Ethan Wilson.

Fourth Grade All AsBen Abramowitz, Catherine

Armstrong, Ayden Austin, Brody Banner, Will Bostick, Ethan Boyd, Jessica Bradley, Catherine Carr, Matthew Dalton, Alyssah Duckworth, Anna Dunbar, Emily Earhart, Sam Evans, Sarah Giang, Jacob Gogel, Sophia Gotte, Ben Hawkins, Julia Ho, Dylan Hubbard, Dezi Kauer, Kylie Laycock, Abigail Lefler, Gwyn Leonhardt, Abbey Martin, Grace Nehring, Taylor OíHare, Marshall Pearson, Kya Reppo, Blaine Rudisill, Annie Russell, Brandon Slaughter, Ashton Smith, Mya Stuman, Riley Summerville, Samantha Valour, Adam Visco.

Fourth Grade A/B- Jessica Airhart, Bailey Allman,, Graham Baako, Marcus Barbu, Nicholas Barker, Jake Bidoglio, Zachary Bond, Hunter Bradshaw,

Carter Broome, Nicholas Brown, Brandon Bullock, Gavin Cameron, Payton Coleman, Tyler Crawford, Caleb Dakake, Grace Deason, Will Durham, Josh Farris, Campbell Foulk, Hailey Franks, Lilly Godwin, George Gogel, Faith Gouch, Ethan Granade, Maddie Gunde, Bradley Haggai, Chloe Hawkins, Rachel Hayes, Noah Helms, Bridget Her, Taylor Hollifield, Cole Hunsucker, Landon Irwin, Connor Johnson, Savannah Johnson, Muhammad Kamdar, Meghan Kimbirl, Adam King, Ethan Lee, Masie Lee, Brayden Lefler, Karlie Lucas, Madeline Mahmoud, Madison Marett, Peyton Martin, Gavin Maynard, Kailee McAlister, Dorian Mitchell, Tessie Morrison, See Belmont Central, 5B

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified as Co-Executrixes of the Estate of Rachel H. Jenkins, aka; Rachel Hardin Jenkins, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of September, 2013, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 26th day of June, 2013.

Sybil J. Hicks, Co-Executrix ESTATE of: Rachel H. Jenkins, aka; Rachel Hardin Jenkins, 80 Jon Jeff Dr. Lilburn, GA. 30047 and Susan L. Black, Co-Executrix ESTATE of: Rachel H. Jenkins, aka; Rachel Hardin Jenkins, 1459 Angela Court Lincolnton, NC 28092 BN10538 (6/26, 7/03,10 & 17/13)

Legals STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Jeanette Waters Stalvey, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 19th day of September, 2013, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 19th day of June, 2013.

George Ronald Stalvey, Administrator ESTATE of: Jeanette Waters Stalvey 109 Julia Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 BN10537 (6/19, 26, 7/03 & 10/13)

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Area students graduate Gaston Christian High School

BELMONT CENTRAL: honor roll From page 3B

Justin Auten

Cassidy Bailey

Solomon Brendle

Preston Guy

Andrew Lanier

Dylan McCoy

Haley O’Brien

Nina Okoroji

Ryan Plummer

Jarris White

Pinewood Elementary 4th 9-weeks honor roll Jude Brodbeck, Jenna Cordero, Jordin Hipps, Taryn Howie, Alyssa Knott, Iven Kohn, Andrew Mageau, Mia Odom, Andrew Wofford,,Zaid Asmar, Ian Boyd, Bryan Clingerman, Deshaun Corry, Jezzika Flores, Gavin Galloway, Jordan Green, Christian Helms, Tyler Helms, Nate Linkous, Nia Olds, Giovanni Bernard, Collin Dombrowski, Hannah Hovis, Breanna Hux, Fatima Smith, Matthew Tanner, Abigail Brooks, Riley Cockrell, Carson Davis, Sydnee Floyd, Robert Howard ,Jacob Leonhardt, Bailey Loftin, Jacob Robinson, Pierce Rosenbalm,

Jesse Shannon, Abigail Tilley, Alysha Woody, Liam Brady, Ethan Harrison, Cassidy Stephenson, Luis Tejada, Hayden Long, Arias Nash, Jason Nicholson, Bailey Varner, Ella King, Hallie Byrd, Noah Matthew, Ashlyn Parnell, Sarah Pinson, Jamie Bumgarner, Logan Crisp, Will Hager, Toni Hopkins, Zoe’ Jenerette, Conner Nichols, Anna Phan, Zoraida South, Maddison York, Aubree Baker, Julia Huffman, Kaylee Hutto, Justin Larter, Caleb Meier, Mackenzie Richard, Logan Rolls, Samiya Rowe, Max Stewart, Tori Arnold, Payden Heckman, Mia

Holmes, Caitlin Miller, Jordan Tucker, Brandon Aguilar, Alyse Ballard, Carter Beck, Barrett Bishop, Keyanla Clark, Marlaina Cornelius, Alex Jackson, Durrell Johnson, Amber Tanner, Brock Wilken, Holly Buroughs, Tabitha Lane, Andrea Tejada, Andrew Black, Kobe Creamer, Hannah Kruszka, Alex Manly, Rebecca Miller, Ivana Rivadeneira, Camile Ross,Tyler Smith, Emily Wright, Mathew Huffman, Madison McCluney, Emily Miller, Ariana Stephenson, Hannah Hawkins, Tyoer Park, Viaga Stewart, Samuel Stone, Jonathan Ballard, Hannah Davis, Lara

Edgar, Aniya McLean, Walker Murphy, Cedric Patterson, Nallely Perez, Joshua Biggers, Bryson Jones, Naomi Martin, Caroline Gardner, Courtney Rick, Brandon Barcon, Noah Burchfield, Sakina Gulamhusein, Joseph Williamson, Makayla Boyd, Tucker Martin, Fatima Asmar, Bryceson Beacham, Ryan Beumer, Katherin Chester, Trenton Collins, Katelynnn Crowe, Kurt Gross, Sarayu Kaudaravalli, Zachary Lavergne, Seelena Ledford, Aneas Price, Desomd Ross, Nikolas Sam and Alexis Chaney.

Gaston Christian Elementary 4th 9-weeks honor roll Fifth Grade: All A Honor Roll – Alexis Baker, Jacob Byarlay, Destiny Faggart, Mikayla Gordon, Casey Hagaman, Karina Jones, Mallory Morton, Ivy Ervay, Victoria Graham, Caroline Joyce, Carson Lankford, Caleb Lyle, Isabella Reid, William Bantz, Taylor Hagaman, Jackson Lee, Daniel Nivens, and Emma Plunkett.

A-B Honor Roll – Chelsea DeLapp, Robert Fernandez, Preston Hall, Simmons Lynch, Johnny Suter, Anna Teague, Ethan Watson, Chase Chriscoe, Caroline Curtis, Eric Hibbler, Casey Humphrey, Aidan Jones, Jacob Lawrence, Cierra Nichols, Molly Egeln, Nathan Hoover, Lydia

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Kish, Macy Price, Ava Rose, Justin Tomlinson, Elsa Traywick, and Austin Wingard.

Fourth Grade: All A Honor Roll – Alexandra Barker, Madelyn Bolick, Nicholas Cochran, Madison Lowry, Bennett Stowe, Parker Wingard, Maggie Ferguson, Megan Givan, Luke Hoyle, Caleb Smyre, Samuel Ellington, Monica Goedl, Jake Hoyle, Chandler Jones, Savannah Kaylor, Maddie Perkins, Anna Grace Stiltner, and Grayson Guy. A-B Honor Roll – Parker Beachley, Hayley Johnson, McCoy Lawing, Brooklyn Morton, Ashlynn Nance, Maddie Pospiech, Lillianna Sirmon, Caleb

Spear, Michaela Thomas, Meredith Wirth, Caleb Barker, Dalton Beasley, Caleb Boyter, Lacee Calvert, Abby Campbell, Savanna Craig, Kylie Hill, Gabe Huitt, Ryan Olson, Michaela Robinson, Walker Shields, Josh Bradshaw, Cody Chapman, Hollyn Durkin, Justin Farris, Jonathan Kuhn, Sophie Seley, Mackenzie Simpson, Morgan Shuford, and Anna Whitlow.

Third Grade: All A Honor Roll – Gillian Allen, Giulia Chitu, Corrie Cloninger, Morgan Elmore, Sydney Foley, Lacie Grubbs, Dakota Hawxwell, Adam Hoyle, Madison Huffman, Jael Jordan, Kenna Mathaney, Lily Grace Mc-

Collough, Morgan Pressley, Jake Sosebee, Cadence Ackerson, Ella Berry, Hannah-Reese Evans, Izzy Hoover, Molly Jahn, Jason Lareau, Connor Nanney, Braden Olson, Tatum Perrine, Ben Tugwell, Carter Wilson, Leah Young, Brianna Cope, Allie Guy, Brandon Harris, Makayla Lang, Grace Marlowe, and Alex Meade.

A–B Honor Roll – Kenny Bowles, Nathan Luetters, Lanie Pettit, Landon Jenkins, Lauren Routhier, Lanie Schultz, Jacob Thorn, Charlotte Witt, Thomas Bunko, Aaron Duncan, Carson Lyle, Cheyenne Philbeck, Ethan Roberts, Chet Rutherford, and Mark Schopher.

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Monthly payments are based on 720 beacon score or better. 75 month term @ 3.99% does not include tax tag or dealer fee’s. Not all will qualify see Rogers for further details.

4425 East Dixon Blvd US 74 Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 406-8100 www.rogerskia.com