Community calendar of drives classes and clubs
A cluttered local events list in Gastonia Belmont and nearby areas outlines a blood drive at Best Buy, religious services, a public yard sale fund raiser, multiple churches hosting aerobics and Bible study, chess and singles groups, a fish fry fundraiser, celebrate recovery, a pasta lunch benefit for Honduras medical aid, and craft and senior activity sessions. Names, addresses, and contact numbers are provided for each event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Evangelistic Ministries of Ice
Peat Fear R
Cue
Christian Business Men's Club
Alfred & Charlie's
New Life Baptist Church
Oak Trail
Belmont
Knight's Corner Chess Club
Blue Coffee Trading Company
Union Road
Gastonia
Forestbrook
Carl Hanna
Firestone Grill
W. Franklin Blvd
Torrence Family
Sherman Neely
Ranto
Dolores Steen
Parkwood Baptist Church
Dixon Road
Gastdala
Girl Scouts Host Two Lincoln County Outreach Sessions
Girl Scouts in Lincoln County invite non Girl Scouts ages 6 to 10 to two three day events at Howard's Creek and East Lincoln Community Centers. Sessions run July 11-13 and July 23-25 with 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and noon to 5 p.m. respectively. Sessions include snacks or lunch, crafts, songs, and a Girl Scout Ceremony for 20 per session. Registration deadlines are July 9 and July 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Lincoln County
Katie Thompson
Howard's Creek Community Center
Howard's Creek School Road
East Lincoln Community Center
Optimists Club
Harmony couple ordained and serving at Harmony United Methodist
In May 2002 Shane and Christy Page wed and a year later earned divinity degrees from Duke University. In June Christopher Shane Page was ordained by Bishop J Lawrence McCloskey and serves as pastor of Harmony United Methodist Church. Christie Page directs ministries at Harmony United while their daughter Jordan Breabers, 14, is part of the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Page
J. Lawrence McCloskey
Shane
Christy Page
Duke University
Christopher
Shane” Page
Harmony United Methodist Church
Harmony
Christie
Harmony United
Jordan Breabers
Up For Adoption Skeeter and Trey Kittens
Skeeter and Trey are eight month old brothers seeking indoor homes. Trey, born with three legs, is as capable as his brother and both are neutered and up to date on shots. The Humane Society of Gaston County suggests adopting them together but is not required. Fostered with dogs, they are incredibly sweet. Call (704) 867-2664 and leave a message for a volunteer to return your inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skeeter
Trey
The
Humane Society of
Gaston County
First Wesleyan Holds Service for Middle School Graduates
First Wesleyan Christian Church School conducted its baccalaureate for middle school graduates on June 6 with Mason Curry Ill, program coordinator for With Friends Transitional Living Program at Adam's House, delivering the keynote. Members Bill Helms and Curry belong to the A.M. Optimist Club. Dylan Riley of Gastonia earned a People to People World Leadership Forum slot, traveling April 14–20, 2008 to study leadership across U.S. monuments and institutions. Scierra Naki Richardson won a $1,000 Communities in Schools scholarship, a 2007 East Mecklenburg High School graduate who will enter UNC Greensboro. Alexander R. Evanega of Gastonia, Ashbrook junior, named All-American Scholar At Large by United States Achievement Academy, with honors in history. his yearbook listing follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Wesleyan Christian Church School
Mason Curry Ill
With Friends’ Transitional Living
Adam
Dylan Riley
Gastonia
People To People World Leadership Forum
Washington
United States
Capitol Hill
Smithsonian Institution
Colonial Williamsburg
National Museum of American History
Dylan
Communities In
Charlotte Mecklenburg
East Mecklenburg High School
Eva Richardson
Charlotte
UNC Greensboro
United States Achievement Academy
Alexander R. Evanega
Ashbrook High School
The
Academy
Dean Miller
Julie Evanega
Robert Evanega
Hickory
Bonnie and
Larry Smetzer
Sabastian
Fla
College Niche Graduates Highlight Belmont Abbey and More
Julia Shea Richey earned a BA in education studies from Belmont Abbey College in May 2007, with dean and president’s list honors and active in Kappa Delta Pi, now pursuing a master's in library sciences. Jason Parrish Hand received a Master of Divinity and Christian Education from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary on May 25, son of Howard and Debbie Hand, brother of Scott, engaged to Shanna Arnold, with ties to Gastonia and Terre Haute. Grace Elizabeth Daniel Cole Guffey, 19, finished freshman year at Bridgewater College with 3.63 GPA, majors in business admin, plans transfer to Lee University to play basketball, and works at summer camps. son of Dennis and Rhonda Guffey, member of Harvest Time Church of God in Mount Holly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Shea Richey
Jewel G. Richey
Randy Richey
Belmont
Belmont Abbey College
Belmont Abbey
Kappa Delta Pi
Jason Parrish Hand
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest
Binkely Chapel
Ashbrook High School
Appalachian State University
Howard
Debbie Hand
Gastonia
Scott Hand
Helen Davis
Dot Hand
Shanna Arnold
Terre Haute
Ind
Grace Elizaet
Daniel Cole Guffey
Forestview High School
Bridgewater College
Virginia
Bridgewater Eagles
Lee University
Cleveland
Harvest Time Church of God In
Mount Holly
Tim McCain
Kiser Elementary School Honor Roll Honors Fourth Grade
Kiser Elementary announces the fourth nine week honor roll for the 2006 07 year. Third grade students listed include Joseph Adams and many peers. fourth grade honors cover a wide group of students such as Jess Banks Emily Barber and Cameron Cozart. fifth grade names feature Jordan Abernethy Savannah Banner Kayla Barrett and numerous others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiser
Joseph Adams
Austin Anderson
Kelsey Arias
Kayla Arrowood
Luke Barnes
Catera Bean
Brennan Benfield
Josh Billings
Caiton Blythe
Tate Bowman
Casey Brandon
Hayley Brezeal
Ashley Broome
Yazmyn Brown
Natali Carpenter
Alexis Chapman
Austin Chavis
Jacob Colvard
Katherine Copley
Victoria Costner
Austin Day
Raymond
Jessica Strader
Samantha Strickler
Joe Tindall
Lacey Tucker
Seth Waters
Hannah Williams
Tiffany Woods
Scott Young
Jordan Abernethy
Savannah Banner
Kayla Barrett
Ryan Bayly
Ashleigh Beckner
Hannah Buchannan
Sarah Burgess
Sebastian Burnette
Brooke Cable
Casey Carpenter
Troy Conn
Joseph Coss
Amber Cousar
Katie Davis
Tori Dyer
Mason Farmer
Lynden Farris
Emily Faulkenberry
Katelyn Ford
Katherine Gomez
Rebecca Stowe
Lanle Summerlin
Jonathon Taylor
Micah Thomas
Mikaela Thrift
Haley Wiggins
Bailey Wilson
Jodie Winchester
Madison Withers
Nichols Woody
Jordan Woolley
Brandon Wyatt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Best Buy
E. Franklin Blvd
Red Cross
First Baptist Church
Honduras Baptist Medical Dental Mission
Michaels Arts & Crafts
Kathy Thomas
Traveler's Protective Association
Golden Corral
David Payseur
Donna Bryson
J. Paul Ford Center
E, Woodrow St
E. Woodrow St
Stowe Family Ymca
Ymca Drive
CAERA
Deborah Cauthen
Bessemer City Yard
Carswell Yard
Bessemer City
Bobby
Joyce Carswell
Toncin Ave
Scout News
Page
Skeeter and
First Wesleyan
Riley
Richardson
Scierra Naki Richardson
Evanega
Richey
Hand
Guffey
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