Lizzy's Interviews

Interview with Pastor Joe Bell

I decided to interview Pastor Joe Bell because he works in Gaston County. In middle school I volunteered at his church in a tutoring program. Mr.Bell is a man who was brought to Gastonia by chance. As he continued to live and work in Gastonia, he became very fund of the place. While living in Gaston County he meet people like L. Reeves McGlohon, the retiring school superintendent, and Richard Boyce, the retiring mayor from Belmont. In his first year of living in Gaston County Mr.Bell meet some great people from the community that he can now count and depend on. When asked what he liked best about Gaston County Mr.Bell gave the simple reply, "The people." From the words of Pastor Joe Bell Gastonia, "Is close enough to a big city that you can get anything you want, like in Charlotte: the ball teams and big things. But its small still. And you can get small town vibes."

Interview with Quamar Jones

I decided to interview Quamar Jones because she also works in Gaston County. She was my third grade teacher. After moving to Gaston County in 1997 to pursue a job as an elementary school teacher at Sherwood, Mrs.Jones has lived in the county for 17 years. She stated that, "Moving here and away from my family was hard but at the same time very rewarding because I'm doing what I love and that's teaching children." The people of the County were really welcoming ad Mrs.Jones felt that, "When they say people in the south open their doors they really do" For Mrs.Jones, the best part of living in Gaston County is that, "...the people who live here rally around one another in times of need whether good or bad." When asked what her personal favorite locations to visit were Mrs.Jones replied, "I like eating at Long Creek Fish Camp and Longhorn Steak House. I like shopping at Belks. My favorite place to eat dessert is at Cracker Barrel." This goes to show that Gaston County has a lot to offer, even to the new faces of the County.