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Our 32nd Year • Issue No. 13 • April 2, 2015 704-484-1047 "The Area's Only WEEKLY SHOPPER" BLIZZARD ® TREAT Salted caramel truffl es, Buttery toffee pieces, Choco chunks, Rich cocoa fudge Artisan-style Sandwiches Hot Desserts á la Mode Snack Melts Now Serving ©CommunityFirstMedia 814 S. DEKALB ST. • SHELBY, NC 704-482-6681 dqshelby.com dqshelby.com HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 10am - 10pm Sunday 11am - 10pm CLOSED CLOSED EASTER EASTER SUNDAY! SUNDAY! 704 484 104 Free Free The Lawndale Lions Club presenting BETTY CLARK with a Plaque, recognizing her as an HONORARY MEMBER OF THE CLUB for her efforts in selling twenty-five or more Lion Brooms. From left to right, Lions: Willen Griffin, VP Henry Griffin, BETTY CLARK, Donald Schenck, President Sharon Martin, Treasurer John Laughlin, Bernice Hector, Bessie Hector, Robert Hector and Deborah Battle. Anyone interested in buying a broom, please contact Lion Henry Griffin at 704-482-5233. After Gardner-Webb University alumnus Dr. Frank Page lost his daughter to suicide, he discov- ered a calling to help save others who are battling mental health illnesses. Page, now president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) executive committee, visited Gardner-Webb on March 17 to encourage students, local ministers and community members who are dealing with their own psychological challenges and the trials of others. When his daughter, Melissa, took her own life in 2009, Page faced the immense grief that sui- cides cause for thousands of American families, marriages, churches and friends each year. In the past year, he's begun to talk about his trials by making public appearances, sharing his family's story on the radio and in a book, and chronicling the comfort he gleaned from scriptures. "My daughter's death is a way to minister to others," Page shared with the Gardner-Webb com- munity during his visit to campus. "Christ is the only source of hope there is. My daughter commit- ted suicide five years and four months ago, and the Lord has never left me." Quoting John 16:33, Page reminded listeners that the Bible says people will face tribulation in life, but that God will provide the ultimate peace in all situations. He urged people facing mental health issues and thoughts of suicide to seek help. "This University has many people who love you and will help you," he told students. "Please seek godly counsel from people who will point you toward a Savior who will love you unconditionally for the rest of your life." Page, a 1973 Gardner-Webb graduate who majored in psychology, also led a discussion of suicide prevention and response strategies with dozens of ministers, chaplains, divinity school students and others during his visit to GWU. He advised churches to help comfort individuals battling mental health illnesses by refuting bad theology that preaches incorrect doctrine about what happens to people who commit suicide. He also stressed the importance of teaching ministry leaders to be sensitive in counseling and providing a place of unconditional love. A pastor for 37 years himself, Page implored ministers to nurture their own mental health, the well being of their children and families, and to find the right balance of personal and pastoral respon- sibilities. "Suicide and mental health are real, and they cross all ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds," he asserted. "There are cultures who struggle to talk about it. We need churches that are places with people who are extra sources of grace." Southern Baptist Leader Offers Mental Health Hope During Visit to Gardner-Webb GWU Alumnus Dr. Frank Page Shares Personal Journey Following Daughter's Suicide Dr. Frank Page speaks on suicide at Gardner Webb University. Photo by Mark Houser/Gardner-Webb University 704-473-9349 704-473-9349 1516 Abes Mountain Rd. 1516 Abes Mountain Rd. Mooresboro • NC Mooresboro • NC CASEY ALLISON'S CASEY ALLISON'S CUSTOM GOLF CARTS CUSTOM GOLF CARTS Sales, Service, Parts & Accessories ©CommunityFirstMedia Our Office Will Be Closed Friday, April 3 Foothills Farmer's Market Foothills Farmer's Market ACCEPTS EBT ACCEPTS EBT & Debit Cards! & Debit Cards! foothillsfarmersmarket.com foothillsfarmersmarket.com U PTOWN SH ELBY U PTOWN SH ELBY MARKET MARKET SEASON OPENI NG SEASON OPENI NG SATURDAY SATURDAY APRI L 11 APRI L 11 TH TH 8am - 12noon o n Was hi ng to n Street o n Was hi ng to n Street i n Uptown Shel by i n Uptown Shel by FUN • MUSIC & FREE YOGA at 9 AM Find out how you can help connect people who grow food with people who need food! Visit the Donation Table for ITEMS ITEMS NEEDED! NEEDED! Please help the Shelby VFW Post 4066 collect items for their Items may be dropped off at the Shelby VFW Post 4066 located at 855 W. Sumter Street (across from Shelby City Park) Mon-Sat between 2pm & 6pm THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! All the proceeds go to support Cleveland County School's students affected by Autism April 10 th & 11 th YARD SALE