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Artist and musician Anna Hunsucker with the message she created on her fence with chalk.

East Belmont resident sending a message with chalk By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Folks drawing colorful designs with chalk on sidewalks in Belmont has become a popular activity, but Anna Hunsucker at 405 Church St. in East Belmont has taken the concept to a whole new level. Hunsucker hard at work on the fence. Photos by Alan Hodge Hunsucker, whose creativity also includes

City of Belmont helping small business owners By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

The City of Belmont is helping small, non-franchised businesses within the city limits by offering $400,000 in emergency loans to those that apply and are approved. The first round of $10,000 checks were handed over on April 9 to four businesses including - Luke Manlove, Belmont Specialty Foods; Emory and C.J. Vandiver, Catawba River Antique Mall; Majid Amoorpor, Everyday Market; Jamie Wallin, Two Chicks Sandwiches and Scoops. Belmont mayor Charles Martin was on hand to see the checks distributed at city hall and had this to say about the event. “We know some of our small businesses are struggling right now,” Martin said. “We had some money in a fund to help them survive. It was wonderful to see the faces of the business owners when they got the checks. Small businesses are the lifeblood of our city.” On April 15, two more businesses in Downtown BelmontMagnolia and Vine and GiGis- also received checks. The loan program is called “Keep the Lights on in Belmont”. Loans to the businesses are designed to tide them over with operating expenses until state or federal help becomes available or until the current economic challenge is over. To be eligible for one of the loans, applicants must complete an online application and submit all required See LOANS, Page 4

teaching violin and viola at Trinity Episcopal Church in Charlotte, had some time on her hands, a new privacy fence, and a supply of chalk sticks so she went to work making a message that’s timeless. The message that Hunsucker crafted is the simple yet profound word PEACE spelled out in highly hued, slightly psychedelic letters on a stretch of fence over twenty feet long.

“I had an old peace sign on the porch but someone stole it,” Hunsucker said. “So I decided to put the word on the fence.” Hunsucker put a lot of work into the project. “I worked eight hours one day and about three the next,” she said. See CHALK, Page 4

BCO is there to help those in need By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

The Belmont Community Organization (BCO) has been helping folks in times of need since 1956 with clothes, food, and utility bill payments. Now, the BCO is once again on the front lines of assisting people whose lives have been disrupted by the COVID-19 crisis. BCO executive director Paula Wilkerson talked about the situation. “Food is the biggest demand we have,” she said. “Right now, the demand for food is increasing just slightly, but in a month or so we will see a lot more need as people’s pantries begin to run out.” The BCO is in need of food donations. “We aren’t able to send our volunteers to the Second See BCO, Page 4

Belmont Community Organization (BCO) director Paula Wilkerson (left) and board member Karen Valentine and some of the food that’s available for clients. Photo by Alan Hodge

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OPINION

TODAY’S QUOTE: The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. - Psalm 23

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Giddy Up Go Ronald Raygun once said “there’s something good about the outside of a horse for the inside of a man”. Or something like that. I have never had a horse but my grandmother Edna Mull Willeford did and my late sister Beth had several over the course of years and I believe her love was horses was inherited. The last horse Beth had was a white Arabian named Kenna. He was really big and loved to grab hats off people’s heads. He was really white except for when he would roll in red dirt and make a dust cloud and stand up and laugh. When Beth was not able to take care of him anymore she contacted a horse rescue place in Raleigh and they took Kenna away. He didn’t stay gone long. After a couple of days he jumped the fence and headed down the highway back to Mint Hill where she/he lived. It took a posse to chase him down and they said “we are bringing your horse back”. He lived a couple more years and shortly before Beth passed away he did too. She hired a backhoe and buried him in the backyard. Since most car racin’ and ball games have been cancelled, a certain TV sports channel has been airing horse racing. I find myself enjoying it. There is one horsey that looks like Kenna that has won a couple of races. When I see that horse run I think about how Kenna must have looked heading down the road after

his escape. Another thing I’ve noticed about the horse races. It’s the Alan Hodge way the horses act Banner-News Editor being loaded into the starting gate. Some go in quietly. Some need a shove. No matter the method, once they are loaded they are like a bullet in a gun. When the trigger is pulled they come out explosively and run like the wind at something or for some reason we can only guess at. One thing is for sure, they give it all they have with every muscle propelling them forward, manes flying, tails flying, jockeys holding on for dear life. Last weekend I was watching the races and it dawned on me- the America people and our spirit and our economy are like a horse being held back, waiting for the starting gate to open again. Yes, we are held back by the coronavirus and the measures we must take to see our names in the win column again. We are itching to get back to work, to make some money, and to get things surging forward again just like they were. Hopefully it will only be a short time until the gates spring open and the hooves of our nation start throwing dirt and we have the wind in our faces running towards prosperity and health as fast as a big white horse streaking down the highway headin’ for home with fire in his eyes.

Just Believe.... By Lisa Harper “You can learn a lot from nature. All that is required is an attitude to look at things from a conscious perspective”. I pondered this thought recently as I was awakened by the birds singing outside my bedroom window. In times of turmoil, despair, and panic, we can learn a valuable lesson from nature. I have reminded myself this often during the past few weeks. The days have been ominous. Watching and listening to the frenzied headlines has become overwhelming. Our daily routine has been turned upside down. There are many questions swirling in my head about the current state of affairs we are all witnessing now. Will it ever end? Why is the media trying to scare us to death? What poor soul today will be on the brink of suicide because they just don’t think they can go on like this? With the onslaught of mixed headlines, statistics, and chaos, we are sure to believe that this is a nightmare that will overtake us all. Be still, for I know there is good that always comes from bad. We have seen this time and time again. I have turned off the news and put my focus on the joys of the promises of God. We

have many things to be thankful for, regardless of what you are feeling now. Sometimes difficult things happen to tap us on the shoulder. How one reacts to this nudge can go one way or the other. Life happens..it comes at us in full force most days. Please focus on the important things around you. We have so much to be grateful for. Amidst the doom and gloom, I know the days, weeks, and months ahead will, in HIS time, return with complacency. So while we are all cooped up inside, rather than succumbing to four walls, put on some good walking shoes, or just pull out a comfortable chair..listen to the sounds of nature. Get up, start moving, and enjoy the outside beauty. The array of new beginnings is swirling all around us. Spring reminds us that the dark and drab will always be replaced by new life...and it’s just a few steps away from your front door. So when I wake up and hear the beautiful sounds of nature, I will carry that feeling throughout my day. Regardless of the fast and unpredictable world we live in, let’s do our best to slow down and be reminded..”The best is yet to come”. “A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It

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sings because it has a song.” Lisa Harper Belmont NC

When I was a kid, my mother won the lottery. She won $40 and bought a toilet with it. She was tired of her son clogging it with so much toilet paper. When my dad lifted the old one off the floor, he noticed something inside of it. There was a defect in the casting causing a blockage in the toilet. I remember saying, “It isn’t my fault. It was a defective toilet.” Truth is, I use a lot of toilet paper. I didn’t realize how much toilet paper I use until Covid19. Without thinking, I pull 18 inches of toilet paper off the roll. I can use a roll in three days. With the shortage of toilet paper in our local stores (notice I didn’t say a toilet paper shortage), I found myself changing my consumption of paper. I began to amend my ways. I labeled a roll my “St. Patrick’s Day roll of toilet paper” since I installed it on March 17th. How long would it last? It didn’t last three days. It lasted over two weeks. Sometimes we do things that are so ingrained, we do them without thinking. It took the virus for me to pause and consider my behavior. Beyond toilet paper, there are our human interactions. I was at our women’s division, Dove’s Nest teaching them to say “no” to verbally abusive relationships. Could they say, “no” to that toxic person? The room went silent. One woman said, “If I told him to pick up his dinner he had just thrown on the floor I’d get beaten.” I watched her shrink into a pool of powerlessness. It was learned behavior. Let me tell you about my own learned behavior. I grew up with a rageaholic father. He would verbally assassinate a waitress in 10 minutes or less. As I looked back over my life, I learned early on I was powerless to stop the verbal assault. I learned to go not

behind my father, but ahead of him to clean up what could be a disastrous situation. If I didn’t Tony Marciano clean things up, I would say to myself, “Here it goes again.” I learned a pattern of survival. I learned to be quiet. I learned not to rock the boat. Unlike the verse, I leaned on my own understanding. Just like pulling 18 inches of toilet paper, I did what I’ve always done. It was familiar. Twenty six years ago, I looked at the Scripture verse “Why do I do the things I shouldn’t do and not do the things I should do?” What changed since then? I learned that “No” is a full sentence. Not “No because, but “No - period, end of sentence.” If I give you a reason why I said, “No”, I still want your approval. As a Christ follower, I believe I have God’s approval. Therefore, I don’t need yours. I learned that if I rescue people from their self-destructive decisions, they will never become all God created them to be. I’m a rescuer. I have to back off and let God be God in their life. I learned I am responsible “to” you; I am not responsible “for” you. This released me to stop going either in front of, or behind individuals and clean up the consequences of their self-destructive decisions. (Does that sound familiar from my childhood story?) I am now able to “lean not on my own understanding.” Yes, I am using a lot less toilet paper today than I did a few months ago. More importantly, I am learning about myself during these uncertain times. I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend.

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Gov. Cooper addresses COVID-19 restrictions Governor Roy Cooper has announced a charted a path forward for eventually easing certain COVID-19 restrictions while still protecting North Carolinians from a dangerous second wave of the virus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This virus is going to be with us until there is a vaccine, which may be a year or more away,â&#x20AC;? said Governor Cooper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That means that as

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LOANS From Page 1 documentation. The business must have fifty of fewer employees. Corporate or chain stores are not eligible. The business must be inside the corporate city limits as of March 20, 2020 and have a current, lawful business permit. The business also needs to provide a W9 tax form. The loan applications will be reviewed by a panel of city employees drawn from different departments. The loans will be by direct payment as in the case of the ones already given out. The

loans terms are 36 months with interest at 7% per annum and are unsecured. Payments to the City of Belmont will be deferred for the first twelve months, but interest will accrue during the deferral period. All loan agreements and terms will be documented by a promissory note. Folks interested in donating to the Downtown Belmont Development Association “Keep the Lights on in Belmont” fund at https://downtownbelmont.org/keepthelightsoninBelmont.

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All of us at some point, have wished we could have changed something that has happened in our lives. We want a do over, or maybe a second chance at some mistake we have made. We find ourselves now in a place we have never been. Many cannot go to work, school, or even church worship services. Life as we know it, has come to an abrupt halt. However, one day life will return to some form of normal, as we see our states on the paths to reopening. When the time comes, we will have a new opportunity at life. What will we do with this second chance? In John 21:15-19, after having breakfast with His disciples, Jesus went for a walk with Peter. Before Jesus’ death on the cross, the last time Peter saw Jesus, he was in the courtyard of the high priest’s house. There, he stood and denied he knew Jesus three times. When he looked

up and saw Jesus, he went out and cried bitterly. Surely as Peter walked with Jesus, he felt the anguish of how he had failed Him. Probably expecting rebuke, Peter was surprised by Jesus’ question. Three times Jesus asked Peter, “Do you love me?” Each time Peter affirmed his love for Jesus above all. Jesus then told Peter the high cost of his life for Him. Eventually Peter would be crucified for his love for Jesus as a martyr. Although Peter had failed Jesus, Jesus gave him another chance, saying to him that day, “Follow Me” (John 21:19, NKJV). Like Peter, we will have a second chance at life one day. Things will go back to normal. When they do, how will we respond? Peter had taken Jesus for granted. For three years he walked with Jesus, seeing miracles, and watching Jesus change the world. For Peter, walking with Jesus was just an every day adventure. How often have we taken life for granted? We went to work, school, and lived life one day after another. We went to church. God was in our lives, but

bring their bills in.” The BCO is working hard to make sure everyone who needs help can get it. “The client application form only takes a few minutes to fill out,” Wilkerson said. “The BCO will do everything in our power to help people who need it.” The BCO is located at 91 E. Catawba St., Belmont. Right now, the main warehouse is closed, but people are still able to pick up food and leave utility bills at the door. Donations of food are also being accepted on the dock. Clients application forms are also available. To arrange food pickup and drop off, leave a utility bill, or apply, call 704-825-4526 to make arrangements.

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Harvest Food Bank or Aldis to get food,” Wilkerson said. “However, local churches, the Rotary Club, and even neighborhood groups are having food drives and bringing it to us. The people in Belmont are really stepping up. This is a great community.” Utility bill payments are another way the BCO helps its clients. However, with companies like Duke Energy putting “cutoff” notices on hold, Wilkerson cautions BCO clients and others against a false sense of security. “The amount of the bills will still keep accruing,” she said. “Clients who are eligible and need our help with utility payments should still

perhaps not the top priority. Now many of the things we cherish are gone for now. Work for many, school, hugging a Rev. Trent Tankin loved one, going to a ballgame, and worshiping in church are over for now. When these things come back, all of the things about life we have missed, how will we react? We have a tremendous opportunity to refocus our life. Peter followed Jesus. He became a powerful disciple of Jesus, telling his world about Jesus, even dying for his Lord. What about us? Will we approach life as we did before, including our relationship with God, or will we seize this second chance at living? We never know what we have until it is gone. Now that life will be back eventually, how will we live? Will we treat life the same? Will we treat God the same as we did before? Jesus said to Peter, “Follow Me.” May we take this new opportunity and follow too!

The weather was nice while Hunsucker worked, but not long after the project was done, rain was in the forecast. “I decided to put clear fence preservative over the chalk to preserve it,” she said. The plan worked. A strong storm came the very night after the clear was applied and the chalk wasn’t fazed. The PEACE fence has

made a big splash on Church St. and brought the community closer together not only with its beauty, but wording as well. “I got married last summer and moved to Belmont,” Hunsucker said. “At least fifty people have stopped by to see the fence and talk. It’s been a great way to meet people in the neighborhood.”

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Gaston Library says keep materials at home

Kayla Strickland put up this positive statement when she was seen with dogs Brinkley and Benson at Caromont Hospital in Gastonia where she was visiting wife Faith Strickland who went in for her first chemo treatment after being diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Photo by Allison Bansen

The Gaston County Public Library is asking its patrons to help them “flatten the curve” by keeping your library materials at home instead of returning them. In an effort to support Gaston County’s Stay-at-Home order to help prevent the COVID-19 virus from spreading in the community, the library is not charging any fines so that patrons do not have to worry about accruing fees for overdue items. They are also offering additional renewals for the items already checked out. “By continuing to accept returns, we are putting both our citizens and our staff at unnecessary risk by encouraging people to leave their homes for non-essential tasks,” said Library Director Laurel Morris. County leaders closed the libraries to the public on Tuesday, March 17. Once Governor Cooper’s Stay at Home order is lifted, Gaston County leaders will make a decision on how to responsibly re-open library facilities to the public. “In the week and a half that we have been closed, around 7,000 items have been returned. Over 23,000 items are still checked out to patrons. We are trying to keep people home.”

Morris says once the library re-opens, staff will address any fines or overdue items. If patrons have questions about returns or any other services, they can contact the main branch of the Gaston County Public Library at 704-868-2164. “Be safe and we look forward to seeing you all when things resume,” said Morris.

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New Providence Baptist Church

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

New Saint Paul Holiness Church 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

Ridgeview Baptist Church

BELMONT

Grace Wesleyan Church

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC 120 Park Street 704-825-1333

Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Road 704-827-8474

Christ Church Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-461-8614

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

Burge Memorial Methodist Church 312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Catawba Heights Church of God

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

River of Life Full Gospel Church 1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

Second Baptist Church

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

CBC-Memorial Apostolic

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

Chapel Baptist Church

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

Crossroads Church

Message of Love Church

Core Church

101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

Centerview Baptist Church

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

Cornerstone Family Worship

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

East Belmont Baptist Church

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

Covenant United Methodist

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

212 South Street 704-825-7269

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

East Belmont Church Of God

New Hope Presbyterian Church

Family Worship Center

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697

1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

New Life Baptist Church

Finish Line Christian Center

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

1792, 108 N. Main St. 704-980-285-8334

LOWELL

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

Exodus Church

North Belmont Church of God

6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Baptist Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Foursquare Gospel Church

Park Street United Methodist

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First Presbyterian Church

Power of the Spirit Church

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

118 School Street 704-827-7071

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Fresh Anointing Church of God

South Point Baptist Church

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

Friendship Baptist Church

South Point Freewill Baptist

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

Gaston Christian Church

South Point United Methodist

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Goshen Presbyterian Church

Springwood Freewill Baptist

Roper Street 704-601-5146

826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

St. Marks United Methodist Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

Unity Baptist Church

First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

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Upper Room United Pentecostal

511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

Way of the Cross Baptist Church 238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

Westview Presbyterian Church

Bethlehem Church 3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

Center Baptist Church S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

Lowell Church of God 804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church

704-867-2317

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

Life Church 501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

Riverside Baptist Church 171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

West Cramerton United Methodist Church 207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

Gateway Cowboy Church

STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church 7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731 217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

First Presbyterian Church 512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church 7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

New Faith Baptist Church 1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

New Life Baptist Church 527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

Springﬁeld Memorial Baptist Church

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

Stanley Church of God 324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

First Baptist Church of Lowell

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

First Baptist Church

Trinity Full Gospel Church

317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

New Life Church 128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

Presbyterian Church of Lowell 207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807

United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.

Restoration Church 1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

Woodlawn Baptist Church

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

First Baptist Church

2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

Will of God Church

Bethel Baptist Church

East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

Lakeview Baptist Church

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Cramerton Temple of God Church

First United Methodist Church

McADENVILLE

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704-825-9861

Tuckaseege Baptist Church

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

210 Park Street, Belmont NC

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

St. Paul FHB Church

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

First Free Will Baptist Church

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

DALLAS

6131 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-879-4499

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

CrossFix Ministries

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

Community Christian Fellowship

CRAMERTON

14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

McAdenville Baptist Church 192 Main St. 704-824-2740

McAdenville Wesleyan Church 300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

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driveway into the upper garage where I had a revelation I had known there the other day while had been a plethora working on a leaky of wrenches from faucet in my bathmultiple toolkits that room (which took had been dumped much longer than into a wheelbarrow the forty-five minafter I moved out utes the instructions many years ago. Shelton Fisher promised. They As I dug through misspelled the word the debris and variHOURS). I promised myself ous other tools in the pile, I I wouldn’t write about the couldn’t help but remember Coronavirus because among how well my father once kept the infected are the news his tools and embarrassing it sources and you come to was to have left mine in such BannerNews for a calm in the a disarray. Turning to leave storm, however… here we with a fistful of wrenches are, I guess. For whatever rea- of various sizes, something son, the inside of this house caught my eye that I hadn’t seems to retain moisture; seen in years… So small and not much, but just enough insignificant to many, but big to rust some of the fixtures. enough to prick the raft keepOver years of use, the bathing my mind afloat and saturoom faucet had sprung a rate it in memories. leak through the handle, and Hanging on a nail was a it would just run through the small key for a deep freezer. base of it once it was turned Maw Maw used to have an on. My mother purchased old freezer plugged in that a replacement a while back was housed in this building and left it when she moved in back in the early nineties with my brother, so I decided and well into my childhood. to go ahead and see if I could What made this key so spechange it. cial was remembering being The instructions seemed so small and asking if I could simple enough but the draw- have one of the many popings accompanying them sicles that were kept up there however were as clear as for the kids in the neighboran oil spill. Removal was hood. Upon her approval, going to be the easy part; I would slide a chair over all I needed were the right to the sink, climb my tiny sized wrenches. I grabbed little body up onto the counmy keys and trekked up the ter, and grab this key from a

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board full of hooks with various keys hanging on them. If my brother was out with his friends, the building would be unlocked for other kids to go with him and get whatever popsicle they wanted as well. It was a hot day as I was holding the wrenches, and I began to feel foolish as I began looking for the freezer that I knew was gone long ago. Once back inside the house, I began working to free the old faucet from its captivity and send it to that great plumber in the sky- but my mind was still elsewhere. This house used to be not only a home, but a hub for people to enjoy. It was a landmark for the neighborhood and friends would come by just to sit on the back-porch swing, visit, and enjoy company from a good neighbor. In its current state there is so much work to be done, but I realized that I miss days like that, visits like that, people like that. I have decided that I want my goal to not only revive the condition of my grandmother’s house, but also her neighborly spirit that once inhabited it. In relation to the pandemic, we have been advised to stay home, remain six feet away, wash up, and sanitize. The news will be the first to cram the death toll down your throat, but not share the good things that are continuing to happen despite it all. As human beings, we tend to forget that the world is so much bigger than we realize and what really matters is right here in our own back yards, and so I encourage you to take this time and spend it in kindness. One day, this will all be over, and we will be vastly stronger for the experience. We won’t take the value of a visit for granted again. Stay safe and stay scrubbed.

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Fully alive Don’t you know living fully alive takes work? Physically we mustn’t waddle through life over-eating, not exercising or indulging wrong foods. Personhood wise we must discover how God wired us and how He wants us to relate to all people around us while understanding that each of us is uniquely gifted and different. We honor and value other’s uniqueness often by giving preference to them. When I was single, my life was pretty much narrowly centered on me and sometimes seems to have had more adventure; but did it really? It’s fruitless to consider “what-ifs” or wishing we could go back in time to change things; besides, I wouldn’t dare! I couldn’t ask for a better wife, awesome children and precious grandchildren. Even one small change in the past could have considerable unwelcomed impact on my “here and now.” While I regret much of the past, I wouldn’t change anything. Even if life today were less than ideal or even a wreck, we have to know we helped construct the mess. What’s the answer? It seems looking to the here, now and future makes the most sense? We can’t change yesterday, only shape our todays and tomorrows. And our best way to do that is to look to our creator. How can we tune into Jesus so He can help us be a better more fulfilled person today than yesterday? Jesus points out in Scripture that praying and asking is where to start. Billy Graham, in The Forgotten Rules of Prayer, said “prayer should be an attitude of life.” That “prayer combined

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dren, Brittany Branham and husband, Chance, Jacob, Michaela, Rhiannon, and Sadie; great-granddaughter, Alexa Berry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Gerald ‘Jerry’ Stowe, and brother, James Odell. Services will be private for the family. Burial will be at Hillcrest Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Robin Johnson Hospice House c/o Gaston Hospice, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054. Condolence messages may be sent online at www. mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the Stowe family.

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April 19, 2020 at Robin Johnson Hospice House. She was born March 10, 1936 in Gaston County, a daughter of the late Edgar W. Odell and Anna Erwin Odell. Kattie was an owner of Ja-Jo’s Records in Gastonia and enjoyed doing yard work and spending time at Jerry’s market, her beloved husband’s business and passion. She was an active member of Catawba Heights Baptist Church and an avid volunteer at Samaritan’s Purse putting together thousands of shoeboxes throughout her service. Survivors of Kattie include her sons, Jace Stowe and wife, Stephanie of BelBelmont, North Carolina mont, Jody Stowe and wife, Michelle of Roanoke, VA; Kattie June Odell Stowe, sisters, Ruby O. Crews and 84, of Belmont passed away Betty Payseur; grandchil-

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with bible study makes for a healthy Christian life.” He also “is known for stating that one of the few regrets he has in life is that he didn’t pray Dennis Siracusa more.” This morning, in my quiet time with the Lord and Bev, I discovered that Bev doesn’t enjoy a trip to the mountains as much as I do. She would prefer having me update the living room, kitchen, and dining room wall color and flooring first. (And she has been asking for quite some time) For a variety of reasons that simply didn’t occur to me but upon hearing her clarion call this morning I sure need to consider it and I need to remember to regularly check in with her; her “health” is partially my responsibility and if I don’t pay attention, my enemy will do his hardest to drive a wedge between us regardless of how patient and merciful she is. This is true in your relationships too. As we consider the infiniteness of God, His love, grace and mercy coupled with over 4,000 wonderful promises in scripture, our “fully alive” is best achieved by staying close and obedient to the Lord. God’s Holy Spirit will warn of enemy snares, He’ll guide our steps, and since God designed our purpose our best days must be wrapped in our close proximity to Him. And by doing that, as St. Irenaeus discovered, God’s glory will shine brightly because of our obedience.

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We are having a Teacher Appreciation Drop In on Friday April 24, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Teachers can stop in and talk to an experienced and licensed counselor and receive a delicious meal from Hill City Street Deli Food Truck as a way of saying thanks. Teachers can RSVP their dinner by calling 704-674-7290.

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Tri-County Animal Rescue:

Pets of the Week

Keep Belmont Beautiful heroines Susan Wall (foreground) and Judy Closson were spotted working on the flowerbed at the big clock downtown. Photos by Alan Hodge

Lisa Butler and son Owen were enjoying a stroll in beautiful downtown Belmont.

Mark and Julie Fisher said they have been getting plenty of outdoor exercise lately. They were taking a break in front of City Hall.

Due to COVID-19, all adoptions will be done by applications. Once approved you will be contacted for a meet/greet and to complete the adoption. If interested in any of our pets, please EMAIL tricountyanimalrescue@yahoo.com for an application. JESSIE Hey everyone. My name is Jessie and I’m 7 years old. I weigh 25-30 pounds and I’m heartworm negative. I’m looking for a new woman to love. I do best with a quiet home cause I get fearful around new people. My foster mom thinks I may have been mistreated in the past but I’m working really hard to get past that. I like my foster dad ok but I really like foster mom. I have been spayed so there will be no more puppies....thank goodness cause raising kids is very hard. Please send an application for me. I really am a very good girl. Kisses! SADIE Hello everyone. My name is Sadie and I’m 5 years old. They said I had to say my weight even though girls don’t discuss that....27 pounds. Foster mom says there is Corgi in my genealogy and that I’m the most humble little girl ever. I used to have a family with small kids, which I adored and looked after, but for some reason they gave me away. I was very saddened when they drove away and left me but I am determined to move on. Will you help me not be depressed? I would love another family with little hoomans to take care of. Please send in an application for me. PLEASE! I am waiting! If you are looking for an addition to your family, please visit us on FaceBook at TriCounty Animal Rescue for details of many available pets ready for a new home. About Tri-County Animal Rescue Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this

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Sadie weekend? Our “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food. For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@ yahoo.com or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations can be sent to TriCounty Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.

County Chairman seeks return to local control on April 30 Community VFD 32 sent one of its trucks and crew into N. Belmont neighborhoods the day before Easter giving out plastic eggs filled with candy. Firefighters Elijah Reinhardt and Christian Chavis were spotted handing out the goodies to Alexandra and Killian Herriman on Melody Dr.

Gaston County Board of Commissioners Chairman Tracy Philbeck sent a letter to Gov. Roy Cooper , thanking the governor for his leadership during the COVID-19 crisis, while asking he consider returning Stay-AtHome decision making to the counties on April 30. Gaston County leaders remain in full agreement for the need for the Stay-atHome order through April 29 that was issued by Governor Cooper on March 30. It aligns almost exactly with the order issued in Gaston County three days before the governor’s. But Philbeck said that as

there are glimmers of hope about flattening the curve of the coronavirus, it makes sense to let individual counties decide the level of restrictions needed moving forward. Larger and more densely populated areas in Wake, Guilford and Mecklenburg counties may require a slower loosening of restrictions compared to what counties like Gaston may be able to allow. Philbeck said any decision on loosening restrictions will be made in close consultation with county health officials, who in turn, work with local health system CaroMont Health, as well as analyzing

data from state and federal sources. “We still plan to limit gatherings, promote proper sanitation efforts, and mandate safe social distancing guidelines to help keep our citizens safe,” Philbeck wrote to Gov. Cooper on Thursday. “We can do this while also allowing our people to get back to work.” Gaston County leaders continue to emphasize the need this month for residents to only travel for essential jobs or essential needs and otherwise to stay home. Gaston County story

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Palm Sunday drive-in service held... Pastor Gilley preaching.

The South Gastonia Church of God had their Palm Sunday drive-in service Sunday, April 5th. Here are some scenes from the event. Above, Pastor Gilley on the ramp Palm Sunday. Photos by Bill Ward

Kim Franklin worships. Ziya and Laiya Powell.

Ivy Beaty with mom Hannah.

Peyton Clawson ushers.

How to use previous soil test results for yards and home gardens The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic Services lab has scaled back its testing to a few core services, making home soil testing another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. But, homeowners may be able to use the recommendations from a previous year’s test to maintain their yards and gardens. “At this time, the lab is accepting only diagnostic soil samples from agricultural clients,” said David Hardy, Soil Lab section chief. “Generally, soil testing is advised every 2 to 3 years. If you submitted soil samples to be tested in this timeframe, you can still use the recommendations from these past reports.” Old soil test reports issued

can be found at the Agronomic Services website, http://www. ncagr.gov/agronomi/pals/, where you will enter your last name in the search tool. If lime was applied based on a report found at this website, it is unlikely that additional lime is needed for the upcoming growing season, Hardy said. Routine application of lime is never advised since soil pH may be raised too high. Previous soil testing reports would have provided a phosphorus(P) index reported as a P-I and potassium (K) index reported as a K-I. From these soil test levels, a fertilizer recommendation comprised of a specific grade or analysis (example = 5-10-5) and rate per 1,000 square feet

was provided. Nitrogen (N) is not analyzed by the lab for soil tests but it is needed seasonally to promote plant growth. A nitrogen level is provided in the recommended grade or analysis of fertilizer; in this example, it is the first number of the grade. “Using these same fertilizer recommendations will provide satisfactory results for homeowners wanting to fertilize this year,” Hardy said. Additionally, a homeowner’s guide to understanding fertilizer is found here http://www. ncagr.gov/agronomi/pdffiles/ sfn8.pdf. If you have questions about an old report or need further advice, please feel free to contact the lab at 919-733-2655.

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Montcross Chamber news...

Fairfield Inn At I-85 exit 27 in Mount Holly, the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott sign is up on the front of the beautiful new hotel, and some of the landscaping is being planted on the outer edges of the property. It won’t be many weeks until we’ll be cutting a ribbon at the grand opening celebration. (Yes, the Chamber will be cutting ribbons again soon.) The Montcross Chamber of Commerce has posted some great and positive photos on its facebook page. Here are a few examples.

Hillbillys BBQ Barbecue and steak lovers have lots of reason to be encouraged, as the new Hillbilly’s Barbecue and Steaks gets closer to a grand opening in downtown Lowell. One can almost smell the BBQ now, and that’s a big reason for optimism as you look down the road just a few weeks.

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Record visitation seen at public lands during COVID-19 pandemic

Visitation at many state forests in North Carolina is two and three times greater than what is typical for this time of year, which is stretching the resources of the sites and making it harder for people to practice proper social distancing. Visitors are asked to strictly follow social distancing guidelines to help keep public lands safe, availTrain Depot able and open to the public Repeated gloomy news cycles have done nothing to slow conduring the COVID-19 panstruction on several new retail spaces being built in downtown demic. Belmont behind Steve Pepitone’s South Main Cycles and The “Public lands, includStation in the former P&N Railroad depot building. This project ing state forests and parks, is Belmont’s first new downtown commercial construction in and national forests, are exdecades. Montcross Chamber Photos periencing record-high attendance, making social distancing more challenging,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “While public lands are a great natural resource, we are urging visitors to observe the CDC and public health’s recommendations of six feet of spacing between each other, frequent and thorough handwashing and staying home if you do not feel well.” Many public lands have temporarily closed, restricting public access until further notice due to heavy visitation. Home2 Suites by Hilton Just across the interstate in Belmont, between Walmart and N.C. Forest Service officials Chick-fil-A, a second new hotel is topping out. It’s a Home2 note that some visitors are Suites by Hilton. These two new hotels on the eastern border following social distancing of Gaston County, very close to the airport, will bring lots of guidelines while others are travelers and their dollars to our area, and that’s cause for a lot not. Many state parks, state of optimism about the future for merchants, restaurant owners forests and national forests are experiencing large conand other businesses here. gregations of visitors in parking areas. For anyone planning to

visit public lands during the COVID-19 pandemic, here are some helpful social distancing guidelines to help you recreate responsibly: Stay close to home. Enjoy outdoor recreation in your neighborhood. Faraway places are wonderful but traveling long distances can increase your potential to spread illness. Pay close attention to guidance in your community before heading outside. Be aware of any guidelines, restrictions or closures mandated by your local or state government. Expect closures. Use the restroom before leaving home. Avoid times and places of high use. Visit early in the day or in the middle of the week. Keep hiking groups to three people or less. Wash your hands and follow CDC guidelines carefully. Be a good steward for nature and the people around you. To download Social Distancing Guidelines for North Carolina State Forests and for updated information about public access to state forests during the COVID-19 pandemic, visit ncforestservice. gov/COVID19.htm. For status of North Carolina State Parks, visit https://www. ncparks.gov. For a complete list of closures across the National Forests in North Carolina, please visit: http://www. fs.usda.gov/goto/currentclosures.

Duke Energy Foundation provides funds to NC K-12 education organizations during COVID-19 crisis The Duke Energy Foundation has announced $810,000 in grants to support North Carolina K-12 programs focused on summer reading loss and STEM and experiential learning. Among the recipients are Classroom Central, Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Mecklenburg & Union Co. – $15,000. Given the COVID-19 crisis, the Foundation has also provided each organization

with the option to use the funds to address unforeseen operational challenges. “The nonprofit community is essential to the wellbeing and success of our state,” said Stephen De May, Duke Energy North Carolina president. “We are grateful for the work they do to serve our communities and want them to have some measure of flexibility during this time of uncertainty – it’s the right thing to do.”

According to a survey by the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits, 70% of the state’s nonprofits that responded believe the financial burden of COVID-19 could affect the sustainability of their organization. “As this pandemic spreads in our local communities, the demand for services provided by the nonprofit sector is growing at a rapid pace,” said Jeanne Tedrow, president and CEO

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of North Carolina Center for Nonprofits. “The need for flexible funds from both corporate and private foundations is paramount, and maintaining a safety net is critical not only for today’s response, but for the viability of our communities as we recover and rebuild.” Some nonprofits across the state are already feeling the impact and have indicated plans to use the funds for COVID-19 response.

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Dillard named to 2020 All-Conference Carolinas Belmont Abbey senior Aspen Dillard has been named to the 2020 All-Conference Carolinas Men’s Outdoor Track and Field team, the league office announced today. Dillard is a jumper from Palm Coast, Fla. The men’s outdoor track & field all-conference team is part of a special process in which Conference Carolinas is honoring its 2020 spring seniors. All of the members of the spring allconference teams are seniors.

Congratulations to the Cramerton Middle School Robotics Team who won 1st Place in Presentation during the RoboGaston event last month. This photo was taken before the current school “break”. Gaston Schools photo

Mathis named Student Marshal Jeffrey Scott Mathis has been named a student marshal at Greensboro College for the academic year 2020-2021. Mathis is a music major from Mt Holly, N.C. Student marshals are the students with the highest-ranking grade-point averages in the junior class. They conduct ceremonies at the

college, including the Baccalaureate/Cap and Gown and Commencement. Greensboro College provides a liberal arts education grounded in the traditions of the United Methodist Church and fosters the intellectual, social, and, spiritual development of all students while supporting their individual needs.

Three Crusaders named Maverik Media All-Americans Three Belmont Abbey Men’s Lacrosse players have been named Maverik Men’s Lacrosse Division II Media All-Americans, the association has announced. Senior midfielder Sean Hanrahan (center) and senior goalie Bryce Gifford (right) were named First Team All-American. Hanrahan handed out 12 assists in the shortened season, placing him seventh in Conference Carolinas. Gifford had a conference-high 70.7 save

percentage, on 104 saves. He twice made the USILA Team of the Week and was named Conference Carolinas Player of the Week once. Crusader sophomore attack Noah Haas (left) was named Second Team All-American. Haas’ 22 goals on the year put him in a tie for fourth in Conference Carolinas, and among the nation’s top 20 goal scorers. Haas also handed out seven assists.

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Gaston College Foundation Scholarships offers financial support to students As students finalize their college plans for the next academic year, many face the daunting reality of how to pay for college. Scholarships provide several benefits to students, including reducing the financial burden of the rising costs of college education, allowing for more time and energy for students to focus on studies rather than work, and providing an ego boost and a pat on the back to those that have worked hard. Scholarships are an essential piece in providing financial resources for students to complete their education. Therefore, all prospective and current Gaston College students are eligible and encouraged to apply for a scholarship through the Gaston College Foundation. The Foundation stewards over 80 named annual and endowed scholarship funds for students. Because of the generosity of donors who are committed to investing in bright futures, the Foundation has provided over $1,000,000 in scholarship assistance over the past five years for Gaston College students to achieve their dreams. The Gaston Lifestyles Magazine Scholarship is one of the newest scholarships available through the Gaston College Foundation. Established on January 16, 2020, by Mr. and Mrs. Mo Ally, this annual scholarship will provide financial assistance to a promising student who is pursuing higher education in small business administration. Mr. Ally founded the Gaston Lifestyles Magazine in 2012 with the goal of uplifting the community and showcasing its vast cultural richness by covering people, arts, entertainment, travel, social, and fashion. His wife, Deborah, is the publisher of the magazine. “Mo and I are firm believers that attending a community college is a good next step after high school,” said Deborah Ally. “In addition to featuring Gaston College in Gaston Lifestyles Magazine we wanted to give financial support to our belief and decided the best way to do this was by establishing a Gaston College scholarship.”

The Gaston Lifestyles Magazine Scholarship is in the amount of $500, payable in $250 increments to the recipient’s Gaston College student account after registration each semester. On January 13, 2020, the Foundation received an endowed gift of $150,000 from Mr. Plato Pearson, Jr. in memory of Mo and Deborah Ally establish an annual Bet Pearson, scholarship at Gaston College that will prohis wife of 71 vide financial assistance to a promising years. Mrs. student who is pursuing higher education in Pearson, who small business administration. passed away on dents reach their educational December 7, 2019, lived a life of service to her family and goals,” said Luke Upchurch, her community, and she was Interim Executive Director of involved in numerous reli- the Gaston College Foundagious and civic organizations tion. “We are grateful to those in Gastonia. The endowment whose generosity is empowfunds the Bet Pearson Nurs- ering others to achieve their ing Scholarship, which will dreams.” assist those currently working For a list of the endowed in healthcare and interested and annual scholarships to in advancing their careers in Gaston College, visit https:// nursing. Beginning with the gaston.academicworks.com/ fall 2020 semester, at least The Gaston College Fountwo scholarships of a maximum of $3,000 each, payable dation awards scholarships over two semesters, will be on a rolling application basis, with the majority of scholawarded annually. The mother and sister of arship awards being made Corporal Katelyn Self estab- during the summer months lished a scholarship in her prior to the beginning of the memory in December 2019. fall semester. Applications Corporal Self, a graduate of submitted before April 30 of Gaston College, was a depeach year will receive priority uty with the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office when she review. Gaston College students was tragically killed in May 2018. The Cpl. Katelyn Self may apply through Academic Scholarship Fund honors Works. A Gaston College her as a loving and devoted email account is required to daughter, sister, aunt, and apply through the system and friend, and provides financial can be obtained after applysupport for students pursuing ing for admissions. a career in law enforcement. For more information One $500 scholarship will be about applying for scholarawarded annually, payable in ships offered by the Gaston $250 increments to the recipient’s Gaston College student College Foundation, visit https://gaston.academicaccount. “These new scholarships works.com/, or call the Colgive us even more capacity lege’s financial aid staff at to help Gaston College stu- 704-922-6227.

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South Point NCHSAA Scholar Athlete teams and athletes, athletes named NCHSAA Individual Scholar Athletes

South Point High School names 2019-2020 fall and winter sports teams By Charlotte Sautner South Point High School’s athletes are not only excellent on the field they are excellent off the field in the classroom. They are true scholar athletes. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Scholar Athlete program recognizes varsity teams and individual athletes for their excellence in the classroom. To be a Scholar Athlete team, the team must maintain a 3.1 unweighted grade point average for the designated semester and must also have at least 5 team members. To be an individual Scholar Athlete, the athlete must have a 3.5 weighted GPA for the designated semester. For the 2919-2020 fall and winter semesters South Point had 11 varsity teams named as NCHSAA Scholar Athlete teams and 177 individual athletes named as NCHSAA Individual Scholar Athletes. Of the 177 NCHSAA Individual Scholar Athletes 19 were named NCHSAA Scholar Athletes in two different sports seasons. One team, the ladies golf team had only 3 team members, therefore they did not qualify as a team for this recognition. Also, the ladies basketball team did not qualify, because they finished the season with less than 5 players. That also means that all qualifying varsity teams at South Point are recognized as Scholar Athlete teams. The Scholar Athlete teams and their GPA are Women’s Cross Country – 3.854; Men’s Cross Country – 3.592: Women’s Tennis – 3.910; Varsity Volleyball – 3.598; Men’s Swimming – 3.592: Women’s Swimming – 3.890; Varsity Cheerleading – 3.452; Men’s Varsity Soccer – 3.520; Varsity Football – 3.155; Men’s Varsity Basketball – 3.705; Wrestling – 3.289. Listed below are the NCHSAA Scholar Athlete teams and their members and then the individual NCHSAA Scholar Athletes. Women’s Cross Country – Nicole Allen, Catherine Carr, Jenna Feduniec, Lillian Gregory, Camryn Kline, Emelia Lewandowski, Abigail Martin, Makenna Pallozzi, Riley Racz, Ava Rose, Jordan Villemagne, Alexandria Wilder. Men’s Cross Country – Alexander Abernathy, George Adcock, Davis Adcock, Ayden Austin, Drake Ballard, William Bowman, Nathan Brown, Connor Corcoran, Zachary Cunningham, Matthew Dalton, William Harris, Joshua Hughes, James Johnson, Nathaniel

Jones, Muhammad Kamdar, Quinn Lewandowski, Alexander Long, Wesley Matthews, Alex Millspaw, Joshua Millspaw, Emmanuel Paddyfote, Andrew Pate, Tyler Rash, Justin Ray, William Risk, Justin Tolbert, Samuel Walker, Grant Woliver. Women’s Tennis – Caroline Beaty, Brooke Cox, Anna Kauer, Holly Kellogg, Emily Koehler, Sarayu Kudaravalli, Sarah Leonhardt, Abigail Miss, Grace Nehring, Natalie O’Connor, Grace Sheppard, Emilia Vargas. Varsity Volleyball – Amari Andrews, Jessica Bradley, Sophia Carnes, Jordan Coffey, Payton Decker, Anna Dunbar, Hailey Franks, Breena Gutkowski, Holly Hackney, Briana Hannon, Sierra Hullander, Kylie Jackson, Savannah Johnson, Jael Jordan, Sofia Mageau, Kendall Martin, Kailee McAlister, Taylor O’Hare, Emily Prusia, Chloe Ratliff, Emily Revels, Emma Sanders, Georgia Smith, Summer VanGastle, Hallie Walker, Emma Wanner, Ella Wanner, Jordan Youngblood. Men’s Varsity Soccer – Ronald Baker, Zachary Bond, Matthew Carr, Ian Davis, Eli Fermaglich, Peter Holland, Jack Hyland, William Johnson, William Jurchak, Jason Lareau, Addison Lomick, Jaroslav O’Gorman, Jaylen Orr, Emmanuel Pulliam, Carson Smith, Novian Williams, Garett Ziemer. Wrestling – Bennett Adams, Corbin Allen, Joshua Barker, Alex Beck, John Berckman, William Bowman, Matthew Burgess, Parks Carnes, Ashton Carter, Gregory Cherry, Conner Cobb, Gable Crutchfield, Simon Dellinger, Weston Georgion, Lawson Georgion, Ryley Goble, Evan Houghton, Aiden Houghton, Jacob Humphrey, Bryson Jaske, Trinity Knauf, Drew Lassiter, Caleb Meier, Jaxon Miller, Joshua Millspaw, Jacob Patterson, Anthony Payne, Dennis Tadokoro, Ethan Thagard, John Warren, Shane Wilson, Jacob Worley. Men’s Swimming – Davis Adcock, George Adcock, Caleb Barker, Garvin Collins, Henry Eisenhuth, Matthew Ericksen, Quinton Futrell, Edwin Gore, Carson Helton, Kaden Ivey, Kevin Li, Alexander Long, Jameson Malo, Luke McMahan, Robert Raffone, Tyler Sims, Lucas Smith, Caden Wagner, Jacob White, Grant Woliver.

Women’s Swimming – Sarah Axtell, Avery Boyd, Ryleigh Butler, Brooke Cox, Chloe Hamilton, Alyson Horne, Anna Huffstickler, Sierra Hullander, Avery Lester, Sydney Lester, Abigail Long, Kailee McAlister, Bao Phan, Mary Smallwood, Cara Targonski, Brooke Villemagne, Macie Wagner, Mary Walker, Emma White. Varsity Cheerleading – Susie Butler, Sophia Gotte, Faith Gouch, Camry Haynie, Victoria Huitt, Kathryn Keel, Morgan Lynn, Macy Monteith, Makenna Mullis, Madison Peek, Savannah Rogers, Mary Smallwood, Cameryn Stansell, Ashton Wise. Varsity Football – Sullivan Absher, Jeremiah Agyemang, Jake Beaty, Elijah Biggerstaff, Jackson Blee, Cooper Bostwick, Noah Bradshaw, Macario Brandon, Alexander Campbell, Peyton Chaney, Joshua Crowder, Xarique Culbreth, Elijah Daniels, Anthony Davis, Nicholas Gange, Samuel Harris, Matthew Hastings, Hunter Hogue, Ternole Holley, Jacob Humphrey, Omari Hunt, Jaheim Huntley, Quevon Jackson, Naseem Jones, Devon King, Jammari Lewis, Benjamin Lunsford, Hunter Mason, Lavonte’ McCorbin, Roger Medlock, Justin Morgan, Dylan Nicks, Daniel O’Hanlon, Collin Owensby, Jacob Patterson, Robert Raffone, Ryan Ramirez, William Rhinehart, Jackson Risk, Ray Rose, Ethan Simmons, Carson Smith, Dennis Tadokoro, Gustavo Tadokoro, Ethan Thagard, Dennis Threatt, Wyatt Triplett, Garrett Voorhees, Shane Wilson. Men’s Varsity Basketball – Sullivan Absher, Ayden Baker, Cameron Dyer, Grayson Hansen, William Harris, Lawrence Natale, Jacob Powell, Justin Ray, Ray Rose, Malakai Sadler, Logan Threatt. Individual Scholar Athletes – Alexander Abernathy, Sullivan Absher, Davis Adcock, George Adcock, Corbin Allen, Nicole Allen, Amari Andrews, Ayden Austin, Sarah Axtell, Ayden Baker, Ronald Baker, Caleb Barker, Caroline Beaty, Jake Beaty, Jackson Blee, Zachary Bond, Cooper Bostwick, William Bowman, Avery Boyd, Jessica Bradley, Nathan Brown, Matthew Burgess, Ryleigh Butler, Susie Butler, Parks Carnes, Sophie Carnes, Catherine Carr, Matthew Carr, Ashton Carter, Conner Cobb, Jordan Coffey, Garvin Collins, Connor Corcoran, Brooke Cox, Joshua Crowder, Gable Crutchfield,

Zachary Cunningham, Matthew Dalton, Ian Davis, Payton Decker, Simon Dellinger, Anna Dunbar, Cameron Dyer, Henry Eisenhuth, Matthew Ericksen, Jenna Feduniec, Hailey Franks, Quinton Futrell, Nicholas Gange, Lawson Georgion, Ryley Goble, Edwin Gore, Sophia Gotte, Faith Gouch, Lillian Gregory, Holly Hackney, Chloe Hamilton, Briana Hannon, Grayson Hansen, Samuel Harris, William Harris, Matthew Hastings, Camry Haynie, Carson Helton, Hunter Hogue, Peter Holland, Ternole Holley, Alyson Horne, Aiden Houghton, Olivia Huffman, Anna Huffstickler, Joshua Hughes, Sierra Hullander, Jackson Hyland, Kaden Ivey, James Johnson, Savannah Johnson, William Johnson, Jael Jordan, William Jurchak, Muhammad Kamdar, Anna Kauer, Kathryn Keel, Holly Kellogg, Camryn Kline, Trinity Knauf, Emily Koehler, Sarayu Kudaravalli, Jason Lareau, Sarah Leonhardt, Avery Lester, Sydney Lester, Emelia Lewandowski, Quinn Lewandowski, Kevin Li, Abigail Long, Alexander Long, Benjamin Lunsford, Morgan Lynn, Sofia Mageau, Abigail Martin, Kendall Martin, Hunter Mason, Wesley Matthews, Kailee McAlister, Luke McMahan, Roger Medlock, Jaxon Miller, Alex Millspaw, Joshua Millspaw Abigail Miss, Macy Monteith, Makenna Mullis, Lawrence Natale, Grace Nehring, Dylan Nicks, Natalie O’Connor, Jaroslav O’Gorman, Daniel O’Hanlon, Taylor O’Hare, Jaylen Orr, Collin Owensby, Emmanuel Paddyfote, Makenna Pallozzi, Andrew Pate, Jacob Patterson, Anthony Payne, Madison Peek, Bao Phan, Jacob Powell, Emily Prusia, Emmanuel Pulliam, Riley Racz, Robert Raffone, Chloe Ratliff, Justin Ray, Emily Revels, Jackson Risk, William Risk, Savannah Rogers, Ava Rose, Malakai Sadler, Emma Sanders, Grace Sheppard, Ethan Simmons, Tyler Sims, Mary Smallwood, Anna Smith, Carson Smith, Georgia Smith, Lucas Smith, Cameryn Stansell, Gustavo Tadokoro, Cara Targonski, Ethan Thagard, Justin Tolbert, Wyatt Triplett, Summer VanGastle, Emilia Vargas, Brooke Villemagne, Jordan Villemagne, Garrett Voorhees, Caden Wagner, Macie Wagner, Hallie Walker, Mary Walker, Samuel Walker, Ella Wanner, John Warren, Emma White, Jacob White, Alexandria Wilder, Novian Williams, Shane Wilson, Ashton Wise, Grant Woliver, Garett Ziemer.

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Abbey ranks 2nd in Make A Wish donations Belmont Abbey’s StudentAthlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) ranks second among Conference Carolinas schools in Make-A-Wish donations, according to recent standings posted by the NCAA. Crusader student-athletes have raised $1,886 during the 2019-20 academic year, just $10 behind league leader Barton. Additionally, Conference Carolinas also ranks second in the country among Division II leagues, totalling $4,632. Only the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has done more ($5,691). “I am so proud of our students at Belmont Abbey,” Head Women’s Volleyball Coach and SAAC Advisor Toni Elyea said. “The commitment our SAAC President, Blaise Waters, and the

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Conference Carolinas officially unveiled its women’s outdoor track & field allconference team on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. The women’s outdoor track & Theresa Wilson Tori Whaley field all-conference team is part of a special process in which Conference Carolinas is honoring its 2020 spring seniors. All of the members of the spring all-conference teams are seniors. Belmont Abbey had the following students on the team: Annie Hetzel, Savannah Lamb, Maya McQune, Tori Whaley, and Theresa Wilson.

know that raising funds for Make-a-Wish is something that gives kids the opportunity to look outside their illness — it restores a sense of childhood. We are honored to support children like Avery Wilson, (who beat cancer last year). We look forward to continuing one of our favorite events of the year to help a child make his wish a reality.” Since 2003, NCAA DII has partnered with Make-A-

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Ashbrook High would like to recognize Senior Varsity Baseball Team member, Julian Brittain. Julian plays outfield and pitches. Coach Josh Cobb said, “Julian has been an excellent teammate and works very hard to be his best”. Gaston Schools photo

Belmont Abbey is one of 30 teams in Division II to earn the Zag Field Hockey/NFHCA Division II National Academic Team Award for 2019, the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) announced recently. The Division II National Academic Team Award recognizes programs that earned a team grade-point average of 3.0 or higher during the fall semester of the 2019-20 school year. Belmont Abbey photo

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BEACH HOUSE FOR SALE! Ocean Lakes Family Campground. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths in a Great Section (5000 section). 5238 East Sandlapper Drive. New Roof! Recently Painted & New Carpet! Covered Porch. Includes All Furniture, TVs, Appliances and Golf Cart. $120,000. Contact 704-692-0802. Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 OCEAN LAKES 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. Washer/ dryer, gas grill, golf cart included. $1400 week. (704) 472-7145

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY 3BEDROOM, 1BATH FIXER UPPER Great Rental Potential or Home Ownership. New Window, New Roof, All New Siding, Hardwood Floors, Rewired, Includes New Heating & Air System. Shelby Area. $40,000. Call (704) 898-7645 COZY CONVENIENT 1 LARGE BEDROOM. Mostly furnished house, Kings Mtn. $56,000 as is. Convenient to Hwy. 74 and shopping. 704-231-2037. COMMERCIAL CHICKEN FARM FOR SALE. 4 (550 ft) barns. Located in Upper Cleveland County. (704) 692-7362 HOME FOR SALE. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, with den & ﬁreplace on 1 acre, beautifully landscaped. $110,000. Willing to negotiate. Approx 1900 sq. ft modular between Belwood & Toluca. (704) 477-9692 22 ACRES IN CASAR. Half open, half wooded, with stream. 704-600-7847, (704) 538-1199

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RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $460 a month. 828382-0475. WEEKLY SPECIAL: Weekly $210, Daily $40. WiFi, micro-fridge, ﬂat screen TV. Showtime, Spanish channel, Laundry service available. Town & Country Inn, Spindale. 828-286-3681.

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