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Are drones coming to your neighborhood? By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! No! It's Belmont resident and former NC House member Wil Neumann's remote control quad copter! Ok, settle down. What's up with Wil, his machine and others like it, is all about a burgeoning industry and how the government is trying to figure out ways to
regulate it. Some folks call them drones, and they come in a variety of sizes and shapes, but what Neumann's quad copter boils down to is a remote control, propeller driven platform that can have things such as GoPro minicams mounted on them for the purpose of photographing or videoing the terrain they fly over. Neumann's craft has a lot of technology packed into a
little package about the size of a basketball. It has four electric motors driving model airplane type props. It has a battery pack and swiveling mounts for the GoPro. It has a GPS receiver on top about the size of an Oreo cookie that can lock onto multiple satellites. It is controlled by a box with toggles like a remote control airplane. It has a range of about a mile and with the push of a button on the con-
trol box come flying back to home base. It's made by a company called XPRO HELI. “I bought the copter to look at real estate,” Neumann said. “It gives a completely different perspective.” Neumann, who is also an accomplished photographer, sees the potential for many other uses for his machine. “I would like to merge it with my photography and
survey landscapes as well as commercial buildings,” he said. “It would also be a great way to 'sell' Gaston County by giving aerial views of places like Crowders Mountain.” For those concerned about the use of an unmanned aerial platform for activities such as spying on folks lounging in bikinis, Neumann had strong words condemning such practice. “It's wrong and anyone
who does it should be prosecuted,” he said. With interest in unmanned aerial photo platforms rising, the State of North Carolina and the Federal Aviation Administration are taking a hard look at what folks are doing with them. The state’s first legislation regulating them cleared the House without discussion in a unanimous See DRONES, 4A
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Last week's Supreme Court 5-4 decision in the case of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores stating that closely held corporations would not be required to provide contraceptive coverage to employees under the Affordable Care Act based on religious convictions, may have been aimed directly at for profit businesses, but it's implications were not lost on Belmont Abbey College. Oklahoma City-based Hobby Lobby has more than 15,000 full-time employees in more than 600 crafts stores in 41 states. Belmont Abbey College has been tied up in court with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Treasury, and the U.S. Department of Labor over the birth control coverage issue since November 2013. That is when the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty filed a lawsuit on its behalf See BAC, 7A
Cadence Crunkleton and Albani Hannah showed their love of the flag at Saturday’s Red, White, and Belmont. Photo by Alan Hodge
Cramerton Board adopts budget The Cramerton Board of Commissioners adopted the Fiscal Year 2015 budget at its recent meeting. The General Fund Budget of $3,927,347 resulted in an increase of $470,447 from the FY 2013-2014 adopted budget of $3,456,900. The adopted budget maintains the current tax rate of $0.475. The increase in expenditures are attributed to a significant amount of funding allocated to repair and resurface streets based upon a pavement condition study recently conducted by US Infrastructure. Funds were also budgeted to replace 15 year old radio equipment in the police department, grant match funding for much needed equipment for the fire department, and a one-time appropriation to celebrate the Town’s Centennial Anniversary. Two Rivers Utilities and the City of Gastonia also approved a fee schedule that does not increase water and sewer rates for the third straight year. The 2015 budget can be viewed online at www.cramerton.org. Copies are available for review at Town Hall.
Stanley budget set The Town of Stanley has set its FY20142015 budget. The budget includes a 2.5 percent increase for all full-time employees. It also includes the hiring of a full-time School Resource Officer for the two elementary schools in Stanley, and included the hiring of an additional full time police officer to ensure proper coverage with supervision. The overall cost of the SRO position will be offset 75 percent by reimbursement from the Gaston County Schools, pursuant to a memorandum of understanding. This budget does not include any increase in property the tax rate. All taxes are collected by Gaston County at a fee for the total levy at a rate of 0.5 percent of the monies billed by the County on behalf of the Town, or a rate of $4.00 per tax bill, whichever is less. This amount shall not exceed $6,100.00 until after June 11, 2020. The total recommended General Fund Budget for FY 2014-15 is $2,414,300 Compared to $2,370,100, with an increase of $44,200.00 (or 1.89 percent) The total recommended Water and Sewer Budget for FY 201415 is $2,404,600 compared to $2,432,700 in FY 2013-14, with a decrease of $28,100.00 or (or 1.1 percent). Total expenditures for all funds for the coming year are $4,918,900 compared to budgeted expenses for the current year of $4,902,800. This results in a total difference of $16,000.00.
When Chrissy Pickert was growing up she knew more about law enforcement then most kids her age. Her father, Brad Pickert was a veteran Belmont officer. It was not uncommon for Belmont officers to stop by the Pickert home for a meal. Young Chrissy was fascinated with the excitement and passion associated with being an officer. As she listened to the officers talk, in the back of her mind she thought, "I want to do that." Even at a young age Chrissy had the drive and team player attitude to be a police officer. At South Point High School Pickert excelled both academically and in athletics. Chrissy was a softball standout. She started three years for the Lady Red Raiders. Twice she was named to the All-Big South Conference Team. While at South Point she also received the coveted Golden
This photo shows CMPD officer Chrissy Pickert on duty during last winter's snowstorm. She's a former South Point High sports standout and the daughter of Belmont policeman Brad Pickert and wife Holly. Contributed Photo
Glove Award. The award is given to player who shows superior fielding skills. Chrissy Pickert enjoyed her time at South Point. She made lifelong friends and has fond memories of for Big Red. Chrissy's most cherished See PICKERT, 7A
EG School, community spirit growing in Stanley!
East Gaston High School Principal Dr. Christi Bostic pictured with Town Manager Heath Jenkins promoting East Gaston school spirit at the dedication of a new sign posted at the city limits of Stanley. Booster Club President, Jim Abernethy led the charge to place these signs at various city limit locations around Stanley to promote more “School Spirit” and increase support not only for the sports programs, but for East Gaston as a whole. The Town of Stanley was proud to provide these signs. Photo by Tug Deason, Town of Stanley
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rested by Officer M. Stroupe, 6802 Wilkinson Blvd. June 28: Hykwon Lavonte Gooden, resist, delay, obstruct, arrested by Cpl. R. Cook, 6802 Wilkinson Blvd. June 28: Courtney Sarah Norris, fail to pay fine, arrested by Officer M. Kaiman, 7008 Wilkinson Blvd. June 29: Robert Allen Grundy, FTA, arrested by Officer M. Pickert, Hawley Ave. June 30: Jessica Lynn Truett, trespassing, arrested by Officer M. Kelske, 5 Linestowe Dr. July 2: Lewis Allen Curl III, assault on a female, arrested by Officer K. Hall, 6751 Wilkinson Blvd. July 2: Allison Simmons, probation violations, contempt of court, perjury, court violations, DWLR, arrested by Officer K. Hall, 6751 Wilkinson Blvd. July 2: David Thepthongsene, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer C. Falls, 701 Hawley Ave. July 2: Melissa Nicole Crisp, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer B. Bingham, 701 Hawley Ave. July 2: Amanda Jane Love, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer M. Kelske, 701 Hawley Ave. July 3: Andrew David Cline, obtain money/property false pretense, arrested by Of-
June 23: Elizabeth Hayes Iverson, communicating threats, arrested by Officer K. Seigler, 7008 Wilkinson Blvd. Room 106. June23: Richard Duane Matthews, larceny, trespassing, arrested by Officer M. Stroupe, 701 Hawley Ave. June 24: Ashley Dawn Cody, simple physical assault, arrested by Officer C. Falls, Parkdale Dr. June 24: Tommy Gene Johnson, simple physical assault, arrested by Cpl. R. Cassel, 28 Greenway Circle. June 24: Ashley Nicole Young, simple physical assault, arrested by Officer M. Stroupe, 19 Tenth St. June 25: Wanda Melton Jolley, resist, delay, obstruct, arrested by Offiocer K. Seigler, 100 Caldwell Farm Rd. June 27: David Joseph Kuhrt, larceny, arrested by Officer J. Barnes, 38 Wylie Loop Rd. June 28: Larry David Penley, affray, injury to personal property, arrested by Officer M. Kelske, 16 N. Main St. June 28: Dustin Blair Penley, affray, injury to personal property, arrested by Officer M. Kelske, 16 N. Main St. June 28: Brandon Tyler Guffey , assault on female, injury to personal property, ar-
MH man charged with indecent exposure Mount Holly police arrested Scott Vincent Galeotafiore, 43, 104 Pine Bluff Court, Mount Holly, last week and charged him with indecent exposure. According to police, Galeotafiore was in front of his home and was said to have exposed himself to several people, including a Mount Holly officer. He was jailed and released on a $10,000 secured bond. According to the Gaston County Sheriff's office inmate lookup, he had two priors for communicating threats, one on May 12, 2013 and the other on February 24, 2014.
ficer M. Kelske, 701 Hawley Ave. July 4: Christopher Ryan Coker, simple physical assault, arrested by Officer M. Elizondo, 6805 Wilkinson Blvd. July 4: Crystal Monyett Sowell, probation violation, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer R. Berry, 141 Mercy Drive. July 4: Brandy Page Gunter, larceny shoplifting, trespassing, arrested by Officer R. Berry, 701 Hawley Ave. July 4: Joseph Eugene Woody, larceny shoplifting, trespassing, arrested by Offi-
cer R. Berry, 701 Hawley Ave. July 5: Shelley Cole Bumgardner, trespassing, arrested by Officer K. Wingate, 2006 Castleton Ct. Apartment A. July 5: Brian Shepherd, DWI alcohol and/or drugs, fail yield right of way, arrested by Officer K. Seigler, Handy Pantry. July 6: Timmy Duane Harris, larceny, arrested by Officer K. Wingate, 85 McAdenville Rd. July 6: Adam Christopher Reif, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer K. Wingate, 701 Hawley Ave.
Life jackets are essential for water safety, especially for young or inexperienced swimmers. Duke Energy has partnered with a variety of stakeholder organizations to install life jacket loaner boards at public access areas at Mountain Island Lake and Lake Wylie. Life jackets in a variety of sizes are available for temporary use. Visitors may check out a life jacket at no charge and then return it to the kiosk when done. Life jacket loaner boards are run on an honor system, and availability will vary. Locations includeMountain Island Lake: Riverbend Access Area; Neck Road Access Area. Lake Wylie: Buster Boyd Access Area; Ebenezer Access Area; and South Point Access Area.
dangerous • Since the bottom is not visible in the lakes and the depth can change unexpectedly, walk in and explore the bottom with your feet before jumping into the water • Remember that certain health conditions, fatigue and temperature changes can cause cramping • Avoid alcohol use, which can impair swimming skills, reduce your ability to stay warm and cause dehydration • Keep a life line with a throw ring nearby to throw out to a swimmer who appears to be in trouble. Consider taking turns on the shoreline so there is always someone available to throw out the lifeline • Remember that it is illegal – and unsafe – to swim at boating access areas.
Additional swimming safety tips: • Take swimming lessons. The American Red Cross offers swimming safety tips and learn-toswim courses here: http://www.redcross.org/pre pare/disaster/watersafety/swim-safety. • Never swim alone • Cold temperatures, currents, underwater hazards, and boating traffic can make lakes and rivers particularly
Real-time lake level information, scheduled flow release times and public access locations are available 24/7 at www.duke-energy. com/lakes/, which is configured for smart phones. For questions, please call Duke Energy Lake Services at 1-800-443-5193. For more access area information and locations, visit http://www.duke-energy.com/lakes/facts-andmaps.asp
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This archival picture shows the Mount Holly Teacherage on the left with the elementary schools on the right where the educators worked.
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History uncovered about old Mount Holly teacherage By Katie Cauthen Staff Intern
From 1923 until 1970, a brick building stood directly behind Ida Rankin Elementary School on the property now used as a play area for students. Although vacant from 1968 until it was demolished in 1970, the building was rich with history. However, if you ask almost any Mount Holly native they will tell you that there is little known about the building throughout the community today. Built in 1923, the structure most notably served as a dormitory for young teachers in the area. The house, more commonly known
then as a teacherage, was used as a recruiting tool to draw young women to the city of Mount Holly to teach in the local schools. It provided them with room and board and a place to call home in a new city. The house had 15 rooms. Much like in a college dorm, some were double rooms and others were single rooms. However, there is no exact record of how many young women lived in the teacherage over the years. Garrie Brinkley and Robert Black, both active citizens of Mount Holly, began to recover information about the teacherage back in May and presented their
findings to the Mount Holly Historical Society. Through their research, they have uncovered much of the interesting history of the teacherage and of those who were its residents. Brinkley and Black gathered much of their information by interviewing several of the teachers who are still alive today. Some of the most interesting stories centered on the everyday tasks of those who lived in the teacherage - one of those tasks was organizing meals. Each week one of the teachers was responsible for planning the meals for the entire house. The food was delivered to the home by the old Jones Brothers grocery store in downtown Mount
Holly and then prepared by two women who worked in the teacherage. One of the most interesting meals prepared for the women was a breakfast of fish roe, which was planned by fellow teacher, Myldred Lipscomb, who was originally from eastern Virginia. By living in the teacherage, the teachers were able to support each other. They worked together, lived together, ate together, and spent their free time with one another. Teaching was their life and the community greatly supported them. “Teachers were our heroes, the people we looked up to,” stated Black. “They were vibrant, active
citizens in our community.” The two are continuing their research on the teacherage and gathering information anywhere that it can be found, even though social media outlets like Facebook. They ask that if anyone has any information about the teacherage to contact Robert Black. “We want to keep investigating this,” said Black. “Right now, we are just going by memories, but we want to know more.” Future projects of the Mount Holly Historical Society are to include oral histories from Mount Holly citizens and continued research of the history of many homes in the downtown area.
(Day) trip on down to historic Brattonsville Plantation Huck’s Defeat re-eanctment set for July 12-13 By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Looking for an historic site to visit that is less than an hour from Gaston and Cleveland counties and was featured in the Mel Gibson movie “The Patriot”? Then hop in your car and head down US321 just beyond York to Brattonsville Plantation. Located in McConnells, Historic Brattonsville dates back over 200 years and features a circa 1823 mansion built by Dr. John Bratton, a backwoods cabin, the 1780 Col. Bratton Home, and numerous rustic outbuildings. The main house has been furnished as it would have been in the mid 19th century. Historic interpreters wearing period clothes conduct tours of the site and perform demonstrations such as colonial and antebellum cooking, gardening, animal tending, blacksmithing, and more. Each year Historic Brattonsville puts on a reenactment of the Revolutionary War Battle of Huck's Defeat. The destruction of Huck’s Loyalist force by Patriots on July 12, 1780 helped revive the morale of the people in South Carolina just when British victory seemed inevitable. It served as a rallying point for the backcountry Whigs, and set into motion a series of sig-
nificant events which eventually led to the even larger Patriot victories at King’s Mountain in October 1780, Cowpens in January 1781, and finally to the British surrender at Yorktown in October 1781. This year's Huck's Defeat event will be a two-day one starting at 10am on Saturday, July 12. In addition to the three battle reenactments and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new battlefield site, activities include 18th-century music & dancing, cavalry weapons demonstrations, a uniform lecture, kid’s militia drill, a memorial wreath-laying ceremony lead by Col. William Bratton Chapter SC Sons of the American Revolution, and an 18th-century Worship Service on Sunday, July 13 at 11am in the Oak Grove. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase, however picnic baskets are encouraged. Just up the road from the
Bratton Home is another aspect of Historic Brattonsville known as Hightower House. This three-story structure was built in 1854 by John Bratton, Jr. and features a lookout tower that gave the home its name. Legend has it that during the Civil War, Union troops camped on the grounds of Hightower House. Each October, Civil War reenactors gather there for a living history weekend and battles. Hiking is also part of the Historic Brattonsville experience. Trails weave through the woods and fields of the 700 acre site. Treks include the four mile Bratton Trail, the .7 mile Nature Trail, the 1.3 mile Battlefield Trail, and numerous connecting trails. Trails are wellmarked, easy on the feet, and begin at the visitor center. The Battlefield Trail takes hikers to the actual site where the actual Huck's Defeat fight took place. It follows the Old Armstrong Road which dates to the 1770s. Throughout the year Historic Brattonsville offers ongoing events educating and entertaining folks about the way people lived, worked, and fought in the Old South during the 18th and 19th centuries. For more information on Historic Brattonsville, visit chmuseums.org.
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Flexibility offered for coal ash clean up By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Even though the North Carolina Senate unveiled a plan recently that set a 15 year deadline for Duke Energy to clean up its coal ash pond sites across the state, including the one at Riverbend Steam Station near Mount Holly, the NC House approved a revised version last week by a 93-16 vote that would ease the timeline stringency in certain cases. The bill would authorize the secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to have flexibility on the dates. The dates could be changed if Duke Energy can prove the original deadlines cannot be achieved by application of best available, reasonably economically, technology or that it would produce serious hardship without equal or greater benefits to the public. DENR would hold public hearings on variances. The coal ash storage at Riverbend is near the shore of Mountain Island Lake where
Mount Holly, Gastonia, and CharlotteMecklenburg draws water. Riverbend was named as one of the four “riskiest” coal ash sites in the Duke system and had a closure date of no later than August 2019 in the Senate plan. Cleanup at Riverbend would be stringent and require Duke to drain water from the ponds, remove the coal ash, then put it in a lined and capped landfill on site or at another location. A plan floated briefly a couple of months ago proposed putting the Riverbend coal ash at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, but it was nixed. Duke Energy has said it would take up to 30 years and cost $10 billion to close and clean up all of its 33 coal ash storage sites in North Carolina. The question of whether Duke Energy or its customers will pay for the coal ash cleanup has yet to be ironed out. The next step in the legislative coal ash situation will be for the House and Senate to come to an agreement over a finalized version of their bills that will utilize key points from each one.
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Cheerleading camp Little Warrior Cheerleading Camp will be held at East Gaston High July 15-17 from 9-11am. The camp is for rising Kindergarten – rising 6th Graders. Cost is $20/Cheerleader plus $5 for a Camp TShirt. Register through July 11th. Registration forms can be found at East Gaston's Website: http://tinyurl.com/ occp342 or can be picked up in the front office MondayThursday from 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. For more information contact Rebekka at 704-8278251.
STABLE/RIDING ACADEMY OPENS: Surrounded by riding students, Montcross Area Chamber members and other human, equine and canine friends, Jon and Carolyn Walker cut a ribbon to celebrate the start of their first summer camp season at the new location of Jon Walker Stables and Riding Academy. Their 15-acre spread, which opened last fall, is off Bud Wilson Road at 4933 Granny Trail in Gastonia. Holding the ribbon for the Chamber are Dr. Joe Keith of Gaston College (left) and Board Chairman Brad Thomas of Creative Solutions Special Events. With more than 40 years of professional experience, Jon and Carolyn teach English and Western riding. Five sessions of summer camps are scheduled in June and July. For more information on the stables, riding lessons or camps, call 704.864.6529, or visit www.jonwalkerstables.net.
Elaine Lyerly has tea, talks with Royal Family “By kind permission of Her Majesty The Queen� noted the text on Elaine Lyerly’s invitation to a special mid-June event honoring 150 years of humanitarian action of the British Red Cross – an invitation she graciously accepted. For this Belmont resident, her affiliation and tireless work with the American Red Cross extends well beyond the Charlotte region and its chapter. For Lyerly, it’s global volunteerism toward compassion, care, education and relationship-building. As the Red Cross reached yet another milestone in its remarkable history, marking 150 years since the creation of the International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Lyerly joined fellow representatives from around the world as well as diplomats and other invited guests for a special occasion at London’s Buckingham Palace. Lyerly was one of two American Red Cross representatives invited to attend the British Red Cross Royal Garden Party on June 12. “Not only am I personally honored to have had the opportunity to represent the American Red Cross at such an esteemed occasion, but I’m humbled at the chance to visit the Royal Palace, and as a guest of the Royal Family,� said Lyerly. “It was a remarkable experience to share tea with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra and also discuss this worthwhile organization and its efforts here in the United States, as well as beyond, with so many other passionate humanitarians. When I introduced myself to Prince Charles as a representative of the American Red Cross, he said, ‘Americans really know how to
fundraise, we could learn a lot from you,’ which lead to an engaging conversation.� Within the gates of the Buckingham Palace Garden, Lyerly mingled with Royal guests that included Madame Fatima Gailani, president of Afghan Red Crescent, Dr. Attar, president of the Syrian Red Crescent and Red Cross representatives from a variety of nations such as Kenya, Canada the Philippines and Australia. The event entailed tea, timeline displays highlighting the 150 years of British Red Cross history and music
Area students honored Dana Nobles from Belmont, a member of the Wofford Univ. class of 2015, is majoring in English and sociology. She is participating in an internship in marketing, at Children's Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston, S.C. through Wofford University.
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semester. Ashley McGee, Belmont resident and a student at the prestigious Pratt Institute, was among more than 1,000 students who made the Dean's List in the Spring 2014 semester.
From page 1A vote on Wednesday, June 25, and now heads to the Senate. House Bill 1099, which is six pages long, cleared a House judiciary committee earlier in the day, despite concerns that it didn’t resolve questions about what constitutes “surveillance� as opposed to “observation� as a drone flies over private property. The bill prohibits anyone from conducting surveillance of a person, dwelling or private property without the owner’s consent, or making aerial photographs without that consent. It allows for news gathering, and doesn’t apply to events to which the general public is invited. It allows law enforcement to use drones to counter high risk of terrorist attack, imminent danger of life or serious damage to property. Any use of infrared or thermal imaging cameras on drones are prohibited except for scientific investigation. If a person is the subject of unwanted surveillance, they can sue and get up to $5,000 for each photo or video taken from the drone and published. Just a few of the other stipulations in HB1099 includes prohibiting drone launching or recovering them from any state or private property without consent, making it a Class H felony to use a drone to interfere with a manned aircraft, and making it a Class E felony to attach a weapon to an unmanned aircraft. HB1099 also makes provision for a knowledge and skills test for operating an unmanned aircraft. Commercial operation would require a license. Neumann is not a fan of the bill. “It's onerous and tells the industry that North Carolina is not friendly to technol-
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including the British national anthem. “The Royal Family and British Red Cross hosted a beautiful, memorable afternoon to honor this global organization, one that many fail to recognize until its services are desperately needed in the worst of times,� said Lyerly. She added, “We’re proud of Red Cross’ history and its heart, and more than anything, its ability to weather any storm for more than a century to become a reliable resource for people around the globe.�
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tried to fine Pirker $10,000. The judge in the case declared that the FAA has never (not yet anyway) issued “enforceable regulatory rules governing model aircraft operation.� For now, the debate over drone use continues to develop, watched closely by folks like Neumann that fly them for fun, and hopefully as a means to make a living.
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Wil Neumann demonstrates his skill at flying his aerial photo platform. Contra-rotating props and GPS help with the stability of the craft.
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■OBITUARIES Howard Black Owner of Bright Star Grill C H E R RY V I L L E – Howard Black, Jr., 57, 501 Sunbeam Farm Road, died Saturday, July 5, 2014. He was born in Bryson City, NC, son of Howard Black, Sr. and Nelta Mauney Black. I n addition to his parents, he was p r e ceded in death by his wife Deborah Kurt Black. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Cherryville where he held several offices and leadership positions. He was owner and operator of the Bright Star Grill in Mount Holly where he operated the first restaurant Internet radio station. He was an avid car enthusiast and loved music. He is survived by two sons, Christopher Daniel Black, Sr. of Cherryville and Kurt Dustin Black of Mount Holly; one grandson, Chris Black, Jr.; a sister, Ginger
Mark R. Reed A former coal miner MOUNT HOLLY– Mark Randal Reed, 59, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. He was born in Mingo County, WV, son of the late Rush and Julia Goodman Reed. He was a former c o a l miner. He is survived by his sisters, Connie Va r n e y and husband Darrell of Mount Holly, Mona Craig and husband Mark of Joliet, IL, Debra Zurek and husband Ray of Justice, IL; a brother Roland Daniels of Dayton, Ohio, and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mr. Reed was held 11:00am Monday July 7, at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery in Mount Holly with Rev. David McClure officiating. The family received friends from 6:00-8:00pm
Black Gaither of Bryson City, NC. He is also survived by his beloved mother and fatherin-law, Frank and Peggy Kurt of Conover, NC; two half-sisters, Beth Ramsey of Charlotte and Bobbie Stam Boyken of Atlanta, Ga.; half-brother, Harold Dean Black of Dallas; and a number of nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Black was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 7, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Cherryville. Burial followed in the Church Cemetery. The family received friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association by visiting www.heart.org or to the American Diabetes Association by visiting www.diabetes.org. Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly served the family.
Saturday at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly, NC served the family.
Amie M. Rosser Loving wife and mother BELMONTAmie Michelle (Nickell) Rosser, 39, of Belmont, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at the Levine and Dickson Hosp i c e House after a courageous battle w i t h cancer. She was the beloved wife of David and loving mother to Samuel and Catherine, all of Belmont. Amie was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on September 22,
Linda K. Johnston Loving wife and mother MOUNT HOLLY–Linda Diane Keener Johnston, 50, 218 Walnut Avenue, departed this life for her Heavenly home on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Linda was born November 12, 1963 in Kings Mountain to the late William a n d Myrtle Keener. After spending the first six years of her life in Gastonia’s North Carolina Orthopedic Hospital, she was raised by her grandparents, the late Charles and Sallie Franks. She was a graduate of the American Academy of Cosmetic Arts and a licensed manicurist. She was working toward a degree in early childhood education. She held the title of Miss Wheelchair North Carolina 199495. She always had a special love for children, who were always attracted to her. She loved the beauty of nature, the sound of the surf and the simple pleasures of drive-in movies. Linda also loved music and had a beautiful singing voice. Her love of children gave her her biggest desire to become a mother. After three failed pregnancies that dream came true when she
1974, and grew up in Dayton, Ohio. She was the daughter of Charlene and Dave Bloomer of Lloyd and Cheryl Nickell. Amie worked with many close friends at Baker Concrete Construction until the time of her passing. She is survived by her husband, David; her children, Samuel and Catherine; her mother, Charlene (Dave); her father, Lloyd (Cheryl); her brother, Lloyd (Shelly); her maternal grandmother, Imajene Rader; her paternal grandmother, Ruby Nickell; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, and her chihuahua Izzy. Amie was a loving person who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
and her husband traveled to Russia to adopt. She had a beautiful smile and a very infectious laugh. She was a very devoted wife and mother and treasured the time she spent with her family. She was very sweet and kind. She leaves behind her husband of eighteen years, Edward “Chip� Johnston; a son, Tyler Edward Johnston of the home; three brothers, Gary Keener of Chatsworth, Ga., Michael Keener of Chattanooga, Tn. and Larry Keener of Kansas City, Mo. A service to celebrate her life was held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, at the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly. Burial followed at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery, Mount Holly. The family received friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly. Memorials may be made to Wheels for the World by visiting www.joniandfriends.org, Samaritan’s Purse by visiting www.samaritanspurse.org, or Victory Junction by visiting www.victoryjunction .org. Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly served the family.
She spent countless hours reading and watching movies with her children, as well as attending their sporting events. She loved watching Sam (her ‘little birdy’) play soccer, and Catherine (her ‘little lambie’) play tennis. She was a devoted member of Catawba Heights Baptist Church, where she loved to volunteer in different roles. She enjoyed gardening and was famous for her roses and tomatoes. A celebration of life took place on Friday, July 4, at 2:00 p.m. at Catawba Heights Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Catawba Heights Baptist Church. Condolence messages may
Jane Robinson “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.â€? Genesis 1:1‌and “Then God said, Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us...â€? Genesis 1:26 STANLEY - Born April 23, 1929, Jane Robinson was indeed an image of God and his great creation. A native of Gast o n County, raised in a farming family with deep family values the then Jane Abernathy was very proud of her family and the church she grew up in. Her grandfather's picture is in the First Presbyterian Church Founders Hall acknowledging the founding members of the church. Growing up in rural America during a tough time strengthened Jane as a person with great values that served others with the best of grace. Married to Johnny Robinson on March 1, 1947, the two now married for 67 years, have led a godly life setting a great example for their children, grandchildren, family and friends. The family values have extended through her family and home with Johnny. Jane was a homemaker loved to sew and can vegetables, and a substitute teacher. While living in Greensboro, Jane was active in the Jamestown Presbyterian Church and worked as a seamstress and substitute teacher with Guilford County Schools. After moving to Lake Norman at Denver, NC, Jane was a member of the Unity Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon in the church. Moving back to Stanley in 1985, they began active membership again at the First Presbyterian Church in Stanley. Over the years, Jane served the church as President of the Women of the Church, Sunday School Teacher, and active in other areas of the church. Jane
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also volunteered her time over a 21 year period and took great pride in the East Lincoln Christian Ministries. Jane is survived by her husband Johnny; her three children, Teresa Trammel and her husband Roger of Robbinsville, NC, Glen and his wife Belinda of Denver, NC, and John Lee and his wife Teresa of Kure Beach, NC; three grandchildren, Matthew Trammel and his wife Rachele of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jimmy John Robinson of Stanley, NC, and Austin and Bridget Robinson of Kure Beach, NC; one great granddaughter Avalyn Trammel of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; two brothers, John Abernathy of Alexis, NC, and Louie Abernathy of Wadesboro, NC; and a great family of nephews and nieces. Jane was preceded in death by three sisters, Margie Garrison, Virginia Abernathy, and Annie Mae Abernathy; and five brothers, Luther Abernathy, Austin Abernathy, Wade Abernathy, Bill Abernathy, and Hugh Abernathy. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life; I go to prepare a place for you and where I am there you will be also� and now Jane resides in Heaven with a blessing of renewed memory and health. The family received visitors from 10:00-11:00am Saturday July 5, at the First Presbyterian Church in Stanley, funeral service conducted by Reverend Dan King was 11:00am Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church in Stanley with burial at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery following the service. Memorials can be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Stanley, NC Faith Promise or to the Hospice of Lincoln County. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org
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Festivals, fireworks, and fun!
■ BRIEFS Equestrian Camp at Victory Farm
Above: Jessica and Bobby Bennett with Southern Charm Crafts had a great time at Red, White, and Belmont.
Red, White & Belmont! Dennis Petro, Jessica Reep, Meredith Reep, and Jill Petro showed off some Charlotte FotoFun props at the Red,White, and Belmont event. Photos by Alan Hodge
Tate Mack availed himself of one of the amusements at Red, White, and Belmont.
Ariel Branch got her face painted at the Red, White, and Belmont event.
Multiple World Champion equestrienne and internationally acclaimed equine communicator Terri Preiser of Boca Raton, Florida, will be conducting a special two-day clinic for the riders and volunteers at Victory Farm, 176 Meek Road in Gastonia, on Wednesday, July 9 and Thursday, July10 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Victory Farm is a therapeutic riding center specializing in equestrian therapies for the rider with physical disabilities, including but not limited to muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, stroke patients, and riders with injuries including amputees, our United States Military Wounded Warriors and Service Personnel. In addition to her superb equestrienne credentials, Preiser has a master’s degree in psychology, specializing in working with disabled individuals. She founded the organization “Horses and Handicapped” in 1982 and has extensive experience in working with disabled individuals to provide therapy through riding horses. “This is not necessarily a riding lesson clinic, but an opportunity to provide riders with the tools they must have to become ‘partners’ with their horse,” . Preiser said. "One's riding discipline (style) does not matter to fully benefit from my clinics and to acquire the very important knowledge necessary to learn to communicate with your horse. The goal is making the two of you (you and your horse) a team of one. The more in-tune you are with your horse, the better you'll ride, so in this sense, it could be also be considered a riding lesson, of sorts." For more information about the clinic, please contact Dory Pell at 704.241.2270.
Arts in the Alley
Gabriel and Carmen Mercado were in flag waving mode at the Mount Holly fireworks show.
Mount Holly's next Arts in the Alley event will be Friday, July 11 starting at 5:30 pm. The event takes place in Summey Building back parking lot. Arts in the Alley features art, music, wine and food. This event features a handcrafted artisan market with approximately 30 vendors.
Photos by Alan Hodge
Blues out Back Gaston County Museum will host the performance of bluesmen, John Dee Holeman & Tad Walters, as part of their 16th Annual free “Blues out Back” summer concert series on Friday, July 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the lawn behind the museum. This concert is sponsored by Sheriff Alan and Cathy Cloninger and Akers Pharmacy. 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. 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 harmonica 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. In that four year period he traveled the world with the band and played with musicians like Pinetop Perkins, Hubert Sumlin, Billy Boy Arnold, Cary Bell, and others. Tad is now teaching guitar and harmonica lessons and concentrating on Piedmont blues and old-time jazz with Dave Andrews. The sixteenth 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. Gaston County Museum of Art & History, Dallas, North Carolina – 131 West Main Street, Dallas, NC 28034 Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information contact Jason Luker, Programs Coordinator, at 704.922.7681 x 105 or visit w w w. g a s t o n c o u n t y m u seum.org.
Host families needed for foreign exchange students
Mount Holly Red, White & Blue Celebration! Below: Jesse Watts with Mount Holly Fire and Rescue set up the city's fireworks display on Thursday night. He's seen with some of the charges he was loading.
Above: Emma Plunkett, Will Plunkett and their grandmother Anne Fields enjoyed the Mount Holly fireworks festivities. Below: Lexi the Yorkie, Branon Handsel, and Stacie Sanders took a seat on Main St. for the Mount Holly fireworks.
Visiting students, ages 15-18, from around the world including Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and Thailand are seeking host families in and around Belmont for the upcoming 2014-2015 academic school year. Host families are needed for the fall semester and full school year. Host families (traditional families, singles, empty nesters, etc.) serve as mentors and a home base for their student. Visiting students participate as active members of the family and integrate into their host’s daily routines and traditions just like any other family member. Hosting an international student is a great way to explore a new culture and promote a sense of lifelong learning and adventure. iE-USA, the sponsoring program, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting education and understanding through intercultural and academic ex-
change. iE-USA is certified by the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel and strictly adheres to all U.S. Department of State Student Exchange Program regulations and guidelines. Exchange student participants undergo an extensive application and orientation process in their home country prior to being accepted into iE-USA’s program. Each student is responsible for his/her own spending money and full health insurance coverage. To learn more about how to make the dream come true for an international high school exchange student, contact North Carolina representative Emily Rolin at e.rolin@international-experience.net 269-625-4662 . Host families may review prospective student profiles online at iE-USA.org. Families interested in hosting this year must apply by August 15, 2014.
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PICKERT: from the softball field to patrol car her chance at following in her dad's footstep and be a police officer. Rookie school proved to be not only a challenge but memories came in her first year in a Lady Red Raider a positive experience for Chrissy. The CMPD program uniform. “My freshman year I made it on the varsity team," is demanding. For six months the young recruits have Pickert said. "We also made the playoffs. That was to learn to master subjects such as constitutional law, defense tactics, firearms and an assortment of other job great.� When Pickert graduated from South Point, softball related skills. Pickert was unand a college degree were daunted. She took everyon her mind. thing in stride and faced Chrissy received an the trials of rookie school academic scholarship to head on. play for Division 3 "The academy was Averett University lotough," Pickert said. "We cated in Danville, Virwere there around 6 or ginia. While at Averett 6:30 in the morning. We she tore up got off around 5 to 6pm, the infield just like she sometimes later. Every did at South Point. But in day was a challenge." college she quickly estabAfter six months of lished that she wanted to classroom and practical study hard. application training, "I always wanted to go Pickert earned her badge to college and study in January, 2014. criminal justice," Pickert After graduating from said. "I wanted to see the academy, Pickert was where it took me." put on the streets with a Pickert played softball training officer. CMPD's for the Lady Cougars for training program known three years. As much as as PTO is designed to she enjoyed the game she turn the rookie officer put down her glove in her into an officer that can senior year to handle the job on their focus solely on school. own. In 2013 Chrissy PickFor the next four ert earned months Officer Pickert her Bachelor of Science patrolled the streets of degree from Averett UniCharlotte with her trainversity. She double maers. She learned what to jored in Sociology and Contributed Photo do, as well as what not to Criminal Justice. She also minored in Political Sci- CMPD officer Chrissy Pickert is seen in action in 2009 when do. she was a student at South Point High. Pickert was on the At the end of her ence. training she was asked to With a degree in her Lady Raiders softball team for three years. submit a wish list to the hand she went full throttle into finding a job in the criminal justice field. She department to see what patrol division she wanted to looked at the Charlotte Mecklenburg County Police be assigned to. Charlotte is broken down in 13 diviDepartment, North Carolina Highway Patrol, Greens- sions. Some areas are quiet. Some are not. Officer Pickert wasn’t interested in quiet. She asked boro Police Department, and the Gaston County Police to be assigned to the busy Westover, Metro or Freedom Department. Of all the agencies Pickert looked at CMPD showed Division. When her orders came through she was asthe most interest in her. In turn she was just as inter- signed to Freedom. The assignment was exactly what she asked for. ested in CMPD. "It’s exciting,� Pickert said. “Every day is different. "There are a lot of opportunities at CMPD," Pickert said. "If you want to be a K-9 handler you will get a I love it. I'm still learning every day." The people who live in the Freedom Drive area are chance to apply. If you want to be a detective you may lucky to have such a dedicated young lady working get a shot." Pickert was hired in July 2013. She was going to get keep them safe. From page 1A
BAC: eyes recent HHS mandate decision From page 1A against the Obama administration’s HHS mandate. In 2012 the school filed a similar lawsuit against the federal government but it was dismissed as being premature. Becket Fund spokesperson Emily Hardman had this to say about last week's ruling. “The Court expressly left the non-profit suits for another day,� she said. “But it strongly signaled that the accommodation is in trouble in two ways. First, by rejecting the government’s argument that there is no substantial burden because the burden on religious exercise is too “attenuated� (which has been the centerpiece of its non-profit strategy), and two, by holding that the government itself could pay for contraception without the involvement of employers.� Belmont Abbey College President Dr. Bill Thierfelder praised the Supreme Court decision. “Belmont Abbey College was the first organization to sue the federal government over the HHS mandate's infringement on its religious freedom. Therefore, today's Supreme Court decision is an especially meaningful victory that sends a clear message to the current administration that our freedom is a God given right and cannot be usurped by any group or individual," said Thierfelder. “With the continuing help of the Becket Fund, we are inspired to fight on and we are confident that the resolution of our case will further help to ensure religious freedom for all.� Belmont Abbey Chancellor Abbot Placid Solari was also happy with the 5-4 decision. “It is heartening that the Supreme Court has upheld the right to the free exercise of religion guaranteed to American citizens by the First Amendment to the Constitution,� he said. “We are confident that our 138 year-old Benedictine community will be able to continue to operate our college, as we always have, in accordance with the faith and teachings of the Catholic Church. The decision has important implications for over 50 pending lawsuits brought by non-profit religious organizations, such as Belmont Abbey College. In two different respects, the Supreme Court strongly signaled that the mandate may be struck down in those cases too. First, it rejected the government’s argument that there was no burden on the Greens' religious exercise because only third parties use the drugs. Second, it held that the government could simply pay for contraception coverage with its own funds, rather than requiring private employers to do so.� Becket Fund senior counsel for Hobby Lobby and Belmont Abbey Lori Windham also opined regarding the decision. “This is a landmark decision for religious freedom,� said Windham. “The Supreme Court recognized that Americans do not lose their religious freedom when they run a family business. The handwriting is on the wall. The Court has strongly signaled that the mandate is in trouble in the nonprofit cases, too.� The Belmont Abbey College case is now stayed and awaiting decisions from other cases in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 20th day of June as Administrator of the Estate of Joanna Kathlenna McCurry, 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 Billy Ray McCurry. Administrator, on or before the 25th day of September, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 25th day of June, 2014. Billy Ray McCurry, Administrator Estate of Joanna Kathleena McCurry 115 Red Fox Ct., Mt. Holly, NC 28120 BN10576 (6/25, 7/02, 09,16/14
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 5th of June as Executor of the Estate of Geneva Abernathy, aka: Mamie Geneva Abernathy, 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 Herman E. Parnell, Executor, on or before the 18th day of September, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 18th day of June, 2014. Herman E. Parnell, Executor Estate of: Geneva Abernathy, aka: Mamie Geneva Abernathy 102 Fairway Drive Belmont, NC 28012 BN10574 (6/18, 25/14 & 7/02, 09/14)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 23rd day of June as Executor of the Estate of Junior Lee Ashe, 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 Wesley Clifford Ashe. Executor, on or before the 2nd day of October, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 2nd of July, 2014. Wesley Clifford, Executor Estate of Junior Lee Ashe 501-A Beaty Rd Belmont, NC 28012 BN10577 (7/02, 09,16, & 23/14)
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PICKERT: from the softball field to patrol car her chance at following in her dad's footstep and be a police officer. Rookie school proved to be not only a challenge but memories came in her first year in a Lady Red Raider a positive experience for Chrissy. The CMPD program uniform. “My freshman year I made it on the varsity team," is demanding. For six months the young recruits have Pickert said. "We also made the playoffs. That was to learn to master subjects such as constitutional law, defense tactics, firearms and an assortment of other job great.� When Pickert graduated from South Point, softball related skills. Pickert was unand a college degree were daunted. She took everyon her mind. thing in stride and faced Chrissy received an the trials of rookie school academic scholarship to head on. play for Division 3 "The academy was Averett University lotough," Pickert said. "We cated in Danville, Virwere there around 6 or ginia. While at Averett 6:30 in the morning. We she tore up got off around 5 to 6pm, the infield just like she sometimes later. Every did at South Point. But in day was a challenge." college she quickly estabAfter six months of lished that she wanted to classroom and practical study hard. application training, "I always wanted to go Pickert earned her badge to college and study in January, 2014. criminal justice," Pickert After graduating from said. "I wanted to see the academy, Pickert was where it took me." put on the streets with a Pickert played softball training officer. CMPD's for the Lady Cougars for training program known three years. As much as as PTO is designed to she enjoyed the game she turn the rookie officer put down her glove in her into an officer that can senior year to handle the job on their focus solely on school. own. In 2013 Chrissy PickFor the next four ert earned months Officer Pickert her Bachelor of Science patrolled the streets of degree from Averett UniCharlotte with her trainversity. She double maers. She learned what to jored in Sociology and Contributed Photo do, as well as what not to Criminal Justice. She also minored in Political Sci- CMPD officer Chrissy Pickert is seen in action in 2009 when do. she was a student at South Point High. Pickert was on the At the end of her ence. training she was asked to With a degree in her Lady Raiders softball team for three years. submit a wish list to the hand she went full throttle into finding a job in the criminal justice field. She department to see what patrol division she wanted to looked at the Charlotte Mecklenburg County Police be assigned to. Charlotte is broken down in 13 diviDepartment, North Carolina Highway Patrol, Greens- sions. Some areas are quiet. Some are not. Officer Pickert wasn’t interested in quiet. She asked boro Police Department, and the Gaston County Police to be assigned to the busy Westover, Metro or Freedom Department. Of all the agencies Pickert looked at CMPD showed Division. When her orders came through she was asthe most interest in her. In turn she was just as inter- signed to Freedom. The assignment was exactly what she asked for. ested in CMPD. "It’s exciting,� Pickert said. “Every day is different. "There are a lot of opportunities at CMPD," Pickert said. "If you want to be a K-9 handler you will get a I love it. I'm still learning every day." The people who live in the Freedom Drive area are chance to apply. If you want to be a detective you may lucky to have such a dedicated young lady working get a shot." Pickert was hired in July 2013. She was going to get keep them safe. From page 1A
BAC: eyes recent HHS mandate decision From page 1A against the Obama administration’s HHS mandate. In 2012 the school filed a similar lawsuit against the federal government but it was dismissed as being premature. Becket Fund spokesperson Emily Hardman had this to say about last week's ruling. “The Court expressly left the non-profit suits for another day,� she said. “But it strongly signaled that the accommodation is in trouble in two ways. First, by rejecting the government’s argument that there is no substantial burden because the burden on religious exercise is too “attenuated� (which has been the centerpiece of its non-profit strategy), and two, by holding that the government itself could pay for contraception without the involvement of employers.� Belmont Abbey College President Dr. Bill Thierfelder praised the Supreme Court decision. “Belmont Abbey College was the first organization to sue the federal government over the HHS mandate's infringement on its religious freedom. Therefore, today's Supreme Court decision is an especially meaningful victory that sends a clear message to the current administration that our freedom is a God given right and cannot be usurped by any group or individual," said Thierfelder. “With the continuing help of the Becket Fund, we are inspired to fight on and we are confident that the resolution of our case will further help to ensure religious freedom for all.� Belmont Abbey Chancellor Abbot Placid Solari was also happy with the 5-4 decision. “It is heartening that the Supreme Court has upheld the right to the free exercise of religion guaranteed to American citizens by the First Amendment to the Constitution,� he said. “We are confident that our 138 year-old Benedictine community will be able to continue to operate our college, as we always have, in accordance with the faith and teachings of the Catholic Church. The decision has important implications for over 50 pending lawsuits brought by non-profit religious organizations, such as Belmont Abbey College. In two different respects, the Supreme Court strongly signaled that the mandate may be struck down in those cases too. First, it rejected the government’s argument that there was no burden on the Greens' religious exercise because only third parties use the drugs. Second, it held that the government could simply pay for contraception coverage with its own funds, rather than requiring private employers to do so.� Becket Fund senior counsel for Hobby Lobby and Belmont Abbey Lori Windham also opined regarding the decision. “This is a landmark decision for religious freedom,� said Windham. “The Supreme Court recognized that Americans do not lose their religious freedom when they run a family business. The handwriting is on the wall. The Court has strongly signaled that the mandate is in trouble in the nonprofit cases, too.� The Belmont Abbey College case is now stayed and awaiting decisions from other cases in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Legals STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 24th day of June as Executrix of the Estate of Edward P. Passailaigue AKA: Edward Perry Passailaigue , 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 Emma Passailaigue, Executrix, on or before the 2nd day of October, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 2nd day of July, 2014. Emma Passailaigue, Executrix Estate of Edward P. Passailaigue AKA: Edward Perry Passailaigue 119 Moore Dr. Belmont, NC 28012 BN10578 (7/02, 09,16. & 23/14 )
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 11th day of June as Administratrix of the Estate of Dorothy Gwendolene Lyman, AKA: Gwendolene Sisk Lyman, 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 Sandra Long. Administratrix, on or before the 25th day of September, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 25th day of June, 2014. Sandra Long, Administratrix Estate of Dorothy Gwendolene Lyman; aka: Gwendolene Sisk Lyman 2221 Acme Rd., Belmont, NC 28012 BN10575 (6/25, 7/02, 09,16/14 )
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 20th day of June as Administrator of the Estate of Joanna Kathlenna McCurry, 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 Billy Ray McCurry. Administrator, on or before the 25th day of September, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 25th day of June, 2014. Billy Ray McCurry, Administrator Estate of Joanna Kathleena McCurry 115 Red Fox Ct., Mt. Holly, NC 28120 BN10576 (6/25, 7/02, 09,16/14
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 5th of June as Executor of the Estate of Geneva Abernathy, aka: Mamie Geneva Abernathy, 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 Herman E. Parnell, Executor, on or before the 18th day of September, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 18th day of June, 2014. Herman E. Parnell, Executor Estate of: Geneva Abernathy, aka: Mamie Geneva Abernathy 102 Fairway Drive Belmont, NC 28012 BN10574 (6/18, 25/14 & 7/02, 09/14)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 23rd day of June as Executor of the Estate of Junior Lee Ashe, 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 Wesley Clifford Ashe. Executor, on or before the 2nd day of October, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 2nd of July, 2014. Wesley Clifford, Executor Estate of Junior Lee Ashe 501-A Beaty Rd Belmont, NC 28012 BN10577 (7/02, 09,16, & 23/14)
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Get a soccer ball (and a few friends) and try these fun challenges and games.
For the second time, The FIFA World Cup is being held in Brazil. FIFA stands for Fédération Internationale de Football Association. The World Cup competition is held every four years. The qualifying process started nearly two years ago with 209 teams from six continents competing. Only 32 countries compete in the World Cup Finals. The championship game will be held on July 13.
Knock ‘em down!
Place some plastic cones or cups at the center of a circle. Working with other friends around the outside of the circle, knock down all the cups in the fewest amount of kicks. Be sure to pass the ball to a friend if they have a clearer shot at the he ttarget! arge ar g t!!
The World Cup trophy is 14 inches tall and weighs 11 pounds. It is made of 18 carat gold with a malachite base. Connect the dots to see what it looks like.
The current holder of the trophy is Spain, winner of the 2010 World Cup. Use the code to discover the country that has won the World Cup championship eight times.
Nonstop Soccer The original World Cup Trophy was made for the first international competition in 1930. Thirty-six years later, the Cup was stolen, just before that year’s competition. Fortunately, it was found under a hedge. Do the math to discover who found the stolen World Cup trophy. The odd-numbered answer is the correct one. Inspector Jacques Clouseau of France.
A dog named Pickles.
Detective Sam Spade of San Francisco.
Form two teams (or play one-on-one). Each team tries to get control of the ball and hold it still with their foot on it long enough to say the entire alphabet. It’s one point each time you can do it. There are no goalies in this game, just two teams trying to keep the ball away from the other team long enough to shout ABCs! theirr A AB BCs C !
Soccer HORSE
Use a plastic laundry basket as a goal. One player kicks the ball into the basket and the next player must duplicate the shot, or they earn a letter. The first player to earn the letters H-O-R-S-E loses the game.
Here are flags of just some of the 209 countries that compete for the World Cup. Unscramble the name of each country. HINT: Use a world map for help.
If a player kicks the ball with their left foot into the basket, the next player must do the same. But if the first player misses the basket, it’s the next player’s choice of shot.
Look through the newspaper for the names of 10 or more sports. Cut out these words and paste them on another sheet in alphabetical order.
Cut out the various sentence sections, put them in the correct order and then glue them onto a piece of paper.
Look through the newspaper for mentions of the countries playing in the World Cup championship. Are any of the participating countries having conflicts? How could the World Cup game affect these conflicts?
COMPETING COUNTRIES CONTINENT CONFUSE MISSING TROPHY STOLEN SPORTS EIGHT FLAGS TIME GAME NAME CUP DOG
Find the words in the puzzle. Then look for each word in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities.
G T N E L O T S T C
You can kick the ball with your eyes closed, backwards, with a knee, etc. Be creative!
Relay Rela ay SSoccer occer
This is a game for four or more players. Form two teams. The first player on a team dribbles the ball from start to finish, then must kick the ball back to their teammate. That player does the same as the first player and then runs back to the starting line.
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COMPETE The verb compete means to strive against another for a prize or reward. Many teams compete in the World Cup tournament. Try to use the word compete in a sentence today when talking with your friends and family members.
Write a short sports story about a sport that you just invented. Be sure to describe how the game is played, the reaction of the fans, the teams and the final score.
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