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Mt. Holly North Fire Station construction progressing By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
It was just weeks ago that ground was officially broken on the new MHFD North Station on Lucia-Riverbend Highway, but a great deal of construction progress has already taken place. The project is slated for completion mid-January 2018. At the work site, the scrub brush is gone and the land has been graded. Underground plumbing has been installed. A silt fence has been erected and the foundation for the 6,300 sq. ft. three-bay building laid out. “The bays will house an engine, water rescue equipment, and in the future perhaps another truck,” said MHFD deputy chief Craig Spry. Engine 35, a pumper with a 750 gallon capacity, will be assigned to the new station. The station will also be home to a substation of the Mt. Holly Police Dept. “We are also in talks with GEMS about housing a paramedic truck and EMS crew there as well,” said Spry. The station's coverage area will stretch from the Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. vicinity to Freightliner and Sandy Ford Rd. and the Dutchmans Meadow and Kendrick Farms subdivisions. Future plans for the station grounds could include a 100-foot tall water tank. In other MHFD news, the department was named as a recipient of the FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant and the Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant. The awarding of this grant will significantly enhance the department’s capabilities through See FIRE STATION page 5
Mt. Holly Fire Dept. Deputy Chief Craig Spry is seen at the site of the new North Fire Station. Work on the project is progressing nicely. Photo by Alan Hodge
McAdenville Elementary welcomes SOCKS has been new principal helping local folks By Alan Hodge
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Dallas, NC native Lucretia Rice has been named as the new principal at McAdenville Elementary. Rice replaces Linda Neely who retired. Rice has degrees from Winston-Salem State and GardnerWebb universities. She began her career as an educator with Gaston County Schools in 1994 at Cherryville Elementary where she taught art. She has also taught at Cherryville South Elementary, Webb Street, Lowell Elementary, Woodhill Elementary, Hunter Huss High, and Highland School of Technology. Her experience as a school administrator began in 2005 as assistant principal at Forestview High. She was principal at Forest Heights Elementary and Southwest Middle before assuming her current post at McAdenville. Rice says she was inspired to become a teacher by those who taught her when she was a student. “The credit goes to my teachers coming through the GCS system in Dallas,” Rice said. “They helped me get the very best education possible. They possessed qualities of resourcefulness, determination, resilience, patience, compassion, cre- Lucretia Rice has been named new principal at McAdenville ativity, dedication, empathy and engagement. They were who Elementary. Rice has an impressive background as an educaI modeled my own educational career after.” tor and school administrator and is eager to become part of the community. Photo by Alan Hodge See PRINCIPAL page 3
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One of our area’s most important crisis relief agencies has the unusual name of SOCKS, but the moniker isn’t about feet but feeding and clothing those in need. SOCKS stands for “Serving Our Community with Kindness in Springwood”. The Springwood community for those who aren’t familiar with it is located on Hickory Grove Rd. between Belmont and McAdenville and is the location where SOCKS was started three decades ago. Lee Allen, current director of SOCKS, was one of the agency’s pioneers. “SOCKS had its roots back in 1986 at the home of Judy and Ned Beaty who lived on Cedar St. in Springwood,” Allen said. “A few months later, the United Way held a meeting and decided Springwood was one of our poorest areas and needed a crisis assistance agency. SOCKS was officially formed in 1987.” The first official SOCKS outlet was Sunset Forest Baptist Church in Springwood. In 1990 it moved to a mill house
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MY OPINION: It won’t be long now Well in just a couple of weeks the doors to dozens of local schools will fling open and the halls that have been somewhat quiet over the course of the summer will once again be filled with the clamoring, squabbling, shuffling, hurrying, and sweating bodies of thousands of students as they rush to and from classes and engage in their social and intellectual doins'. If you do not count the kindergarten my sister and I got expelled from (“don’t bring those blonde-headed little devils back” the owner had told our mom), I began my own educational experience at East Belmont Elementary School. The school is no longer there and I am barely here but it stood at the corner of Catawba and Park streets where Park Street UMC now is. My first grade teacher was a certain Mrs. Page, the mom of Jacko Page. She was a nice lady as I recall because for the first week of school she softened the transition from civilian to scholastic life by giving us newbies graham cracker cookies and orange soda pop. But, that could only last so long since I am sure she was probably paying for the rations from her meager teacher salary and suddenly the treats came to an end and I and my classmates knew that we were now in real school “for the duration”. One thing I recall most about going back to school after summer vacation was hitting the cafeteria following weeks of home-fare at the noon hour. The first thing about a school cafeteria that you notice is the aroma. It used to be a combination of grilled cheese sandwiches, vegetable soup made from leftover vegetables, and sheet cakes smeared with chocolate icing. Some kids who carried their lunch from home in metal lunch boxes with Barbie or GI Joe on them had peanut butter and jelly sandwiches but I saw a TV show the other day that stated more and more school cafeterias were banning peanut butter and jelly sandwiches because of nut allergies but that is now and that was then for better or worse. The school lunchroom can sometimes be
a place of high drama – like when someone drops their tray with a loud crash. We used to cheer loudly when Alan Hodge that happened but I Banner-News Editor guess that’s frowned upon now as much as the game of dodge-ball. I had a teacher in fifth grade at Shamrock Gardens Elementary in Charlotte who made us eat at least a bit of everything on our slop-tray. One fine day, collard greens appeared on the bill of fare. A kid in my class sought to dodge the collard green curse by drinking about half the milk in his carton and stuffing the greens in there when he thought Ms. Rollins wasn’t looking. But nothing escaped her steely gaze and just when he thought he had gotten away with his scheme she made him open the carton and eat the soggy milk/greens slosh in front of everyone. Of course he threw up much to the screams/guffaws/OMGs of all in the vicinity. Lastly, another start-of-school flashback I have is of the transition from junior high to high school. This was a time fraught with perceived danger. Back yonder we attended junior high from 7-9th grade and as 9th graders we would have had a year as the “top rail” to the underlings but once on a high school campus the situation was reversed and as the old saying goes “top rail on de bottom now” and we were immersed in a world where some of the upperclassmen had beards and the upperclasschicks were really grown up and so we, who were once übermen were now the underdawgs, darted from shadow to shadow and slid along the walls of the hallways not daring to throw our puny selves into the main channel where folks like Juniors and manly/womanly Seniors trod with impunity. I am sure that many students in this day and time will be feeling and seeing many of the same things as school is somewhat universal and timeless or as the ancient Egyptians were wont to say “A boy’s ears are upon his back”.
MHPD warns of phone scam The Mount Holly Police Department received information about a new phone scam It seems the scammers are spoofing the City of Mount Holly's telephone number causing it to show up on Caller ID. This is being done just to get citizens to answer the phone. This appears to be a common scam in other cities and towns across the US as well. MHPD wants everyone to know you should never give out any personal information to anyone you do not know. The City of Mount Holly does send out phone messages
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Should President Trump Quit? By Dr. Glenn Mollette Should President Donald Trump quit? A large percentage of Americans voted against him and continue to dislike him. About all of the Democrats in Congress are against him and there are certainly Republicans who aren't Trump fans. I was recently in France and there are plenty of people in that country who mock Trump. I would wager transgender people in the military don't like him. The protestors who show up wherever he is to protest, some of them paid to do so, don't like him. Most of the media hates Trump. You would think NBC would love Trump. He made mega millions for that network with his successful The Apprentice television show. NBC begins every Today show and evening nightly news with five to 15 minutes of Trump bashing. This week I timed the Trump bashing segment on the Today show at 14 minutes and some seconds. They came on at 7 and immediately began with the Russian collusion story that they pound every day almost seven days a week. Of course CNN hates Trump and still cannot come to grips with the fact that Hillary Clinton lost. The American people voted for Trump and Trump won the election. I did not vote against Hillary because of Russian interference. I voted for Trump because I felt
we desperately need a change of direction in this country. President Trump Glenn Mollette will not be quitting and I would never want him to. He's just been elected and he has a lot to accomplish. Having to jockey your life around the haggling of Congress would have to be extremely difficult. Trump is used to being a businessman and moving on with the business at hand. He would like to operate this way as President but of course that's impossible. He has Congress to kill most anything he would like to accomplish. Somehow they will find a way to save their own skin with the healthcare bill. Instead of taking action they will delay and amend until they can feel like they can fly home and tell everybody they have personally rallied Congress to save healthcare. Trump won't quit because he is not used to quitting. He's had plenty of failures and shortcomings but his mindset has been to keep moving even when he suffered a loss. Trump's going to stick with being President. Members of Congress who want to accomplish some positive change in this country shouldn't waste the next three and one-half years and work hard with him to accomplish some positive change in this country.
BHS Silent Auction/Pork Loin Dinner fundraiser Belmont Historical Society will be hosting its 6th annual Silent Auction with a Pork Loin Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, August 26th. The event will be held at the American Legion building at 202 Park Drive, Belmont. Time is 6:00 pm. Tickets are $15.00 each, and need to be purchased in advance of event. Tickets are available at Jean's Flowers, 123 Park Street, or Contact
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to citizens to announce important information, so you shouldn't be afraid to answer the phone if you see that number. With this being said, if you receive a call from the City of Mount Holly's mainline and you are in doubt about who is on the other end of the phone, we suggest hanging up and calling the number back. City of Mount Holly employees will identify themselves if they call you. If it was a legitimate call, you should have no Lace up your sneakers and problem being reconnected with the City emjoin in for monthly walks at ployee you were speaking with. Eastridge Mall to learn more about taking steps to improve your health. It’s a chance to walk and talk with the doc, learn healthy lifestyle tips, enjoy healthy snacks, and free The Master Gardener Group of Gaston County invite the public to attend their August blood pressure checks. Walks program at the Gaston County Citizens Resource Center, 1303 Cherryville Hwy (NC Hwy start at 9 am at the Eastridge 279), Dallas, NC, Thursday, August 17, 2017, 10:00 – 11:00 am. Information on the “Central Mall food court every 3rd SatCarolina Master Naturalist Program (CCMN)” will be presented by Erin Hall, the program co- urday of the month from Auordinator. Founded in 2012, the CCMN program administered by Mecklenburg County Parks gust 19, 2017-May 19, 2018. & Recreation, Division of Nature Preserves and Natural Resources, is currently one of two This event is sponsored by programs in the state. Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Denise Furr, also a CCMN Master Naturalist, will talk about her work at the Schiele Museum where she is actively doing research CaroMont Health. For more and curating a large collection of mollusk specimens. These are not limited to, but are most information, visit: http://walkcommonly snails and slugs. If you have interest in learning more about the Master Naturalist withadoc.org/our-locations/ Program, this is a program you will not want to miss. The general public is invited to this pre- caromont/ sentation at no charge. No advance registration is required. EMGV Barbara Linster, Publicity Eastridge Mall: 246 N New Liaison, can be reached at 704-674-0860 or balinster@yahoo.com if you have any questions. Hope Rd, Gastonia.
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BHS at 704-825-4848. Come and enjoy good food, good fellowship and many interesting items to purchase at the auction. The Belmont Historical Society (BHS) was formed in 2005 and is proud of what has been accomplished at the museum. On site is the 1899 Robert L. Stowe, Sr. home, a restored 1930's textile mill house, a 1899 free standing
kitchen/cooks quarters. In storage is the restored 1960's Stowe Park "Special" train engine. We encourage you to visit. The museum is located at 40 Catawba Street, Belmont and is open Saturday and Sunday, 1:00-5:00 pm, admission is free. For more information concerning the silent auction, please contact: Debbie at 704-825-9781 or Elizabeth at 704-813-2648. Phone 704-825-0580 Fax 704-825-0894 Office: 128-C N Main St. Belmont • NC
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Rice is thrilled to have the chance to lead McAdenville Elementary and engage with the community as well. “It is such a joy to have a new opportunity to celebrate and highlight the talents of students and staff at McAdenville,” she said. I want to share our accomplishments with the community and make McAdenville a school to watch. I know I'm in a great place and the right place.” Rice is bringing some progressive ideas to the table at McAdenville. Goals include: forming a Wildcat Readers program where community members and parents sit and read with students, expanding each teacher's classroom library to a minimum of 500 books, Community Partnering and Service by getting students involved in helping others, and raising Academic Proficiency K-5 by focusing SOCKS Director Lee Allen is seen with volunteers (from left) Bonnie Murphy, Sharline Bridges, and on raising the reading perforFreda Howie at the facility on Woodlawn Ave. in North Belmont. Photos by Alan Hodge
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mance of students. Rice has demonstrated strong leadership in her career and wants to pass that trait on. “Leadership is a state of mind that you intrinsically possess and desire to deliver to those in your circle,” she said. “If my talents and passion can help others then the reward is present and many times returned to the community.” Getting ready for the new school year at McAdenville Elementary, Rice is already looking to the future. “I look forward to us all growing together,” she said. “I am a lifelong learner and also know there is much that this community and school can teach me. I am open to learning and meeting challenges. I am excited to be the principal of such a great school and look forward to my first McAdenville Christmas!”
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SOCKS also helps folks with about $32,000 worth of clothes, rent, utility payments, and medicine annually. “Our yearly budget is around $90,000 a year,” Allen said. “That pays for the building, utilities, and food.” Yes, despite donations from the United Way, numerous local churches, grocery stores, the USDA, and Second Harvest Food Bank, SOCKS still has to purchase enough food to fulfill client needs. As for the future of SOCKS, Allen says the idea is to push forward and hope for better situations for the folks who find themselves in need. “We will continue to do what we do,” he said “Hopefully there will be a decrease in poverty in our area and people can improve their lives.” ©CommunityFirstMedia
Church of Latter Day Saints members “Elder” Vargas and “Elder” Copitzky have been volunteering at SOCKS for several months now.
have been helping out for a couple of years. Right now, there are two 19-yearolds on a mission trip to SOCKS- “Elder” Vargas from Utah and “Elder” Copitzky from Washington state. Both are based in Gastonia and have been coming to SOCKS for several months. “SOCKS is a great place and we enjoy serving the community and sharing the story of Jesus,” Vargas said. “You can tell the staff at SOCKS cares about everyone in the community,” said Copitzky. Both guys say they like North Carolina a lot- especially the barbecue. Speaking of food, Allen says SOCKS distributes about $22,000 worth of it a year to 4,000 clients in an area that covers Catawba Heights, Springwood, McAdenville, parts of Lowell and Stanley.
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on McKinney Circle. In 2004 SOCKS got a nice new brick facility on Woodlawn Ave. and that’s where it’s located today. Judy Beaty was the first SOCKS director and Allen took over in 1990. Volunteerism plays a big part in staffing SOCKS. Currently there are a total of 18 volunteers who do everything from running the office to unloading and unloading food, to sorting through donations. “I want to commend the volunteers,” Allen said. “They have a great desire to help others and don’t get the recognition they deserve. A lot of work goes into helping others.” An interesting twist to the SOCKS volunteer scenario is the fact that members of the Church of Latter Day Saints
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FIRE STATION from page 1 the addition of the new firefighters. The SAFER Grant provides $551,169.00 in funding exclusively for the addition of six firefighters, including salary and benefits costs, for three years. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) implemented this program to directly assist fire departments to increase or maintain the number of trained, front line firefighters within their organization. SAFER grants assist local fire departments by providing them with additional resources to increase their staffing and deployment capabilities in order to better respond to emergencies whenever they may occur. Local departments apply for the grants from the program which is administered by the Grant Programs Directorate of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration. Mount Holly Fire Chief Ryan Baker explained that the grant will allow the department to hire six new full-time career firefighters to staff the department’s new North station. “We just broke ground on a new fire sta-
tion to serve residents in the northern part of our city,” said Chief Baker. “This grant will allow us to bring on staff for the new station to serve this fast-growing part of our city.” “Mount Holly, and all of eastern Gaston County is experiencing exponential growth and municipalities must provide key services to keep up,” said NC Congressman Patrick McHenry. “The SAFER Grant is the hardest of the Fire Act grants to get but its impact on a community can be tremendous. I look forward to visiting Mount Holly’s new fire station once it is complete and meeting with the personnel who will be hired with this grant.” Mount Holly Mayor Bryan Hough stated, “Mount Holly being awarded the SAFER Grant will enable the city to continue to expand public safety services and lessen the financial impact to our citizens." Mount Holly is the second Tenth District department to receive SAFER funding in the FY 2016 grant cycle with a total of $1,133,586 in SAFER funds having been awarded among those departments. Grants will continue to be Work continues in McAdenville on the new Wesleyan Rd. Bridge. Last week, crews were drivannounced in rounds weekly through the com- ing piles and pumping concrete. The project is set to be done in November and on schedule. ing months. Photo by Alan Hodge
Several local authors got together recently at the Belmont Historical Society museum on Catawba Street for a book signing and confabualtion. The group sold a number of volumes and generally had a good time. Gail Brown had books by her late husband, Bobby. Photos by Aileen Parker
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Banner News Fellowship & Faith
Church Directory First F i t Bap B Baptist aptist C Church hu h u ch h Mount Holly
For information on getting your business listed here call 704-825-0580
Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224
Morningside Missionary Church
South Main Street • Mt. Holly, Holly, NC
711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142
Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596
Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness 406 Scott St. 704-827-8201
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320
New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468
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New Providence Baptist Church
143 Church St. 704-824-5380
1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822
New Saint Paul Holiness Church
Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Road 704-827-8474
Christ Church Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-461-8614
Crossroads Wesleyan Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381
Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061
East Belmont Baptist Church
Ridgeview Baptist Church
Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007
Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342
Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
Message of Love Church 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500
Mount Moriah Baptist Church
312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726
Catawba Heights Church of God 122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225
CBC-Memorial Apostolic 230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968
Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526
Community Christian Fellowship 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881
501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780
110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046
East Belmont Church Of God
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist
707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033
320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845
212 South Street 704-825-7269
Covenant United Methodist
East Belmont Free Will Baptist
New Hope Presbyterian Church
909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346
4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
New Life Baptist Church
120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366
201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195
First Baptist Church
New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized
23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758
104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457
First Foursquare Gospel Church
North Belmont Church of God
8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811
First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357
First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668
First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106
Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283
Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276
Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280
Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God 124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004
Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
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O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576
Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480
Power of the Spirit Church 118 School Street 704-827-7071
Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600
Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823
South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516
South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045
South Point United Methodist
110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603
Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656
701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175
Stowe Memorial Baptist Church
6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709
Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730
Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604
Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185
Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889
Cramerton Free Will Baptist 416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist
Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church
1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
St. Paul FHB Church
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Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
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Meditations No part time disciples
When I was a kid, I enjoyed the game follow the leader. It is a fun game where a group of people mimics the actions of the leader. Sometimes the leader will do some wacky movements. We did not question, we were obedient and followed whatever movement we saw the leader acting out. “Therefore, Jesus answered and was saying to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, unless it is something He sees the Father doing; for whatever the Father does, these things the Son also does in like manner.’” John 5:19 NASB. Obedience to the actions and will of God the Father was no game to Jesus. Following the will of God was born out of constant communion with his Father. Jesus entire life was a reflection of what he saw the Father doing. As we confess Jesus as Lord and repent of our sin, we are adopted as children of God. Through the Spirit, we share in a similar relationship with God as Jesus. We follow Jesus as he followed the command of God. “Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If anyone wishes to come after
Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.’” Matthew 16:24 NASB. Taking up our cross is saying yes to Rev. Angela Pleasants God’s will. And, folDistrict lowing Jesus is putting Superintendent our faith into action. If of Catawba Valley a disciple comes after Methodist Churches and follows Jesus, at that moment, we forfeit our life. It becomes no longer my selfish agenda, but full surrender to God’s will. There is no such thing as a part-time disciple. To live for Christ is to live like Christ. Therefore, each day we should examine our desires and wants in light of our Lord’s divine will. As we daily desire the things God desires we are transformed to love and live like Jesus. Following after Christ is more than a child’s game. Following Jesus is a way of life. It is a life where we reflect his love in the world.
Our Sacrifice NC Senator Kathy Harrington visited the new YMCA at Robinwood Lake on Friday, July 21st. Sen. Harrington is seen inside the building with Andy Warlick and Tony Sigmon. Warlick is the CEO of Parkdale Mills and a co-chair of the New YMCA Capital Campaign. Sigmon is the CEO of the Gaston County Family YMCA. Molly D’Avria photo
“Diversity, Variety, Details and Sharing” It was supposed to be a simple plumbing project but we were thrust into one with hidden curves! Buying the dishwasher, disposal and other materials were well planned; what wasn’t planned was an untraceable electrical circuit, a jammed waterline gate valve and an iron sink that had to be pulled out and disassembled completely. All of that was solved with extra time. At days’ end, fatigued and exhausted I took an aches and pains inventory. (We older folks know why we do that.) Most were fairly well anticipated but one little one, not so much. Somehow the end of my little finger got nicked. No big deal except for “the wonder of it all.” How is it that God so structured our wondrous nervous system so that we can feel a tiny cut on the end of a small finger? “Details!” A friend, Julie R. Murphy, has written a small book entitled “What if We Were All Gray?” It is a special story about biodiversity- its challenges and benefits. Also, to me, it’s a story about how we all need, benefit and enjoy variety; all sorts; even if painful. While reflecting on my finger and Julie’s book I linked my thoughts to my yard, gardens and trees; to the myriad tiny details occurring in nature that often happen unnoticed or are frequently taken for granted because of our “selfinterests.” And while immersed in “self,” isn’t tearing ourselves out of our narrow focus somewhat painful? For instance, isn’t thinking about others or our grown up responsibilities more uncomfortable than thinking about ourselves and what we desire? Life is supposed to be balanced right; a blend
of considerations and details? If so, eliminating sidetracking details is crucial because our adversary, the devil, uses them to minimize Dennis Siracusa our lives. Successful people use God’s wisdom and guidance to sort the useless from the useful and to counterbalance “self” with serving others; so all can enjoy a diverse colorful and joy filled world. A self-centered life is like living in a monochromatic world with one type of bird, tree, butterfly or vegetable in our garden. Even if we lean, personally, toward monochromes we want to see our preferences in contrast to a wildly variant world and we want to venture into those areas and let others venture into ours. We never struggle with the breakfast menu at my home once we consider homemade breakfast tacos because there are so many sensational variations. This morning our tortilla wrapped eggs, cheese, onions, pinto beans and a salsa, were an awesome medley of flavors and textures. Diversity, variety, details and sharing; a great many people provided this morning’s breakfast ingredients and isn’t that what God intends? In the bible, Isaiah 63:14 says “You lead Your people to make Yourself a glorious name.” Since God constantly has each of us on His mind and loves to amaze us for His glory, shouldn’t we tear ourselves away from self and look for ways to bless and amaze others too; again, for His Glory?
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This Sunday our church observed the Lord’s Supper together. During this service, it reminded me of the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ. During that first supper, Jesus Christ gathered with His twelve disciples as He prepared to go to the cross. He took the bread and blessed it, and gave it to them, reminding them that it represented His body that would be broken in death for them. He took the cup and blessed it, and gave it to them, reminding them that it represented His blood that would be shed on the cross for them. We remember this supper as we observe communion together. Paul wrote of this supper, “For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes” (1 Corinthians 11:26, NKJV). What is it that we are proclaiming in this remembrance? In this supper we remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for us. Isaiah 53:1-12 records Isaiah the prophet’s words concerning the suffering Jesus would endure for us as He died. Isaiah
reminds us, “He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities” (Isaiah 53:5, NKJV). As Jesus died on the cross, He endured terrible suffering for us. When we think of this suffering, we must remember it is personal. He died for us. In our world, we often feel so insignificant. When we look around at the majesty of creation, we feel so small, yet God loves us so much, that He sent His Son to die for us. Not only is this sacrifice personal, it is vicarious, as Jesus died in our place. The One who never sinned, died for us, in our place. Jesus Christ took our place on the cross, bearing the punishment for our sins. This sacrifice is for all people too. Jesus Christ came and died for every person who has lived, or will live. All we must do, is receive Him by faith. Once we receive Jesus Christ in our hearts, it is forever. All of the animal sacrifices before Christ could never fully atone for the sins of the world. It took a perfect Lamb without spot, Jesus Christ. Jesus died for all of us.
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When we receive Him by faith, nothing will ever separate us from God. The sacrifice of Jesus Christ is eternal for us if we will only believe, and trust in Him. As we think of this great sacrifice, we must examine our lives. What are we prepared to sacrifice for Jesus? He gave everything for us, what are we prepared to do for Him. Is there a price we will not pay? Jesus paid the ultimate price for us. What will we do for Jesus today? Will we give Him our all? This week may we ponder the great sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Banana Split Cake and the YMCA by R. Dwayne Burks Would you believe there is a business in town that has "food and nutrition police" on staff? Yes, believe it or not the Gaston County Family YMCA is so serious about healthy eating and physical activity that we a director whose responsibilities include keeping an eye on the food we provide for our members and guest just to make sure we always include healthy options. No, it is not a foodpolice but our Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Director, Abby Isom does a great job of helping us help ourselves live and eat more healthfully. . With Abby’s vigilant eye on health and wellness it would seem pretty unlikely that anyone would expect to get a rich, even opulent banana split cake delivered to them from the YMCA. But not so fast. It turns out that Mary Lima who man-
ages at the Stowe YMCA found it appropriate for the YMCA to deliver a banana split cake. You see, YMCA member Mr. Tom has always lived with good health in mind but once every year on his birthday Mr. Tom’s wife would make him a special banana split cake. Several years ago Mrs. Tom passed away and it seemed the tradition would fade into the family’s fond memory stack. That is until Mary Lima learned about it. Mary knew that banana split cake is not the healthiest food option, but a once per year banana split cake would sure fill Tom’s heart with joyful memories. So quietly, with no fanfare Mary restarted the tradition. Mary’s acts of kindness won’t replace Mrs. Tom’s special love but they sure provide a caring touch every year. Mary’s act of kindness reminds us of the model Christ provided to us. So often in the
Newer Testament we read of Christ stopping, asking questions, listening to the responses and perhaps most significantly . . . hearing what people did not say. Then Jesus would quietly meet those needs. Jesus was forever healing blind eyes, lame legs, and broken hearts. If we look closely at the stories we observe him first stopping, giving attention to people and then only after listening, quietly acting. We at the Gaston County Family YMCA are thankful for Abby who keeps us healthy. We are also thankful for the YMCA manager who delivers a banana split cake right from the YMCA. If you would like a copy of Mary’s banana split cake AND Abby’s healthy banana smoothie recipe please email me: chaplain@gastonymca.org
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Holy Angels host Push America – Journey Of Hope Bikers Francisco to Washington, DC. Part of each day is spent with people with disabilities (Friendship Visits) on the 64day Journey of Hope. Holy Angels has had a long time relationship with PUSH America – having hosted the very first Give A PUSH weekend in 1989 – where members of the fraternity from throughout the southeast gathered to help build Holy Angels’ Push Place play area. They would return a few years later, for another Give A PUSH weekend and build Camp Hope (a recreation destination for Holy Angels’ residents). In
2009 Holy Angels hosted a 20th anniversary Give A Push Weekend – to refurbish the original project – Push Place. Regina Moody, Holy Angels President/CEO, who currently serves on the Ability Experience Board of Directors, stated, “For the team, the real journey will not be on a bike, but spending time with the people for whom they are riding.” The Ability Experience (formerly Push America) was founded in 1977 with the hope of committing its members to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. The
Journey of Hope covers 32 delicate medical conditions. different states, cycling over To learn more about Holy 12,000 miles (there are three Angels, or to volunteer, call teams – North, South, and 704.825.4161 or visit Holy TransAmerica) combined, solely comprised of members of Pi Kappa Phi and continues to spread a message of acceptance and understanding for people with disabilities. Holy Angels was founded in 1955 by the Sisters of Mercy. The private, nonprofit corporation located in Belmont, NC, provides residential services and innovative programs for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities with
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Belmont Police Department’s National Night out a big hit By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
We all have busy lives. We have things to do and places to be. The hustle and bustle of everyday life can make it hard to get to know people. Sometimes it’s hard to get a chance to visit with the people who live in your community. Last Tuesday the employees of the Belmont Police Department did what they could to change some of that. Last week the Belmont Police Department sponsored National Night Out at The Pointe Church on Wilkinson Boulevard. National Night Out or NNO, is an annual event hosted by police departments across the nation. The first one was held in 1984. The Belmont Police Department has been doing NNO for several years now. The event gives officers a chance to talk to the citizens they serve. It gives the people of the community a chance to talk to the officers that patrol their neighborhoods. It’s a chance for people to get together, relax and just have a little fun. Belmont Police Chief Chad Hawkins thinks National Night Out is a great chance for people to get together. “As a community I think this is a wonderful thing,” Hawkins said. “We often get caught up with our busy schedules we don’t get the time to get to know each other.” Hawkins and over 20 of his employees were on hand handing out hot dogs, drinks, Belmont PD cups, coloring books and other police related souvenirs. For a few hours the BPD staff had a chance to talk to people in a relaxed atmosphere. “Events like this bring us together as a community,” Hawkins said. “It brings people from all the different neighborhoods to one place. That’s where we unite together for the common goal of safety and safer neighborhoods.”
Belmont Mayor Charlie Martin (left) joins Sgt. Allen Buchanon, Officer Kreston Seigler and his wife Anna at the Belmont Police Department’s National Night Out held at The Pointe Church last week. Photo by John Wilson Everybody that came out looks like they were having a good time. There were clowns, music, a bounce house for the kids and even a dunking booth. Lieutenant Corky Falls and Captain Joe Quinn took turns manning the booth. It’s hard to say how many times they hit the water. The kids loved getting a chance to “dunk a cop”. Every time the officer in the dunking booth hit the water the kids howled with laughter. What really made the dunking booth special was the fact that every time Quinn and Falls hit the water they popped back up with a smile on their face. The parents on hand took notice. Most of them would never have gotten in that booth. They appreciated the effort the officers gave in allowing their kids to have fun.
Officer P. Lowrance (left) and Cpl. K. Ritchey take a break during Belmont PD’S National Night Out. Ritchey and Lowrance spent the night entertaining children and talking to citizens. Photo by John Wilson
With the help of a friendly clown 9 year old Annabelle Smith dunks Belmont Lieutenant Corky Falls. Falls and Captain Joe Quinn took turns manning the dunking booth during last week’s National Night Out. Photo by John Wilson
This year’s event was put together by Lieutenant J. Davis. Davis and the staff put a lot of time and effort into the event. Everyone wanted things to go smoothly. “We worked on it for about two months,” Davis said. “We really got going about two weeks ago.” The logistics surrounding projects like this can be mindboggling. The department needed to figure out where they wanted this year’s event to be. In the past National Night Out had been held at the police department and Stowe Park. This year BPD wanted to try something different. Their search for a host site lead them to The Pointe Church on Wilkinson Boulevard. “We looked at several spots in the city,” Davis said. “We just felt The Pointe Church would be better. It was centrally located, it had good traffic flow so people could see it. The Little Braelyn Jackson (left) and her sister Isabella try their church having a parking lot helped in the selection. If there hand at police work during last week’s National Night Out sponsored by the Belmont Police Department. See NATIONAL NIGHT OUT page 12 Photo by Victoria Rumfelt
Belmont Mayor Charlie Martin tried his hand throwing at the dunking boot where Belmont PD Lt. Corky Falls sat. Moments later, Corky was floating in the water. Belmont Parks and Rec. photo
The clowns of Funny Bones Clown Ministry were in full force at the Belmont Police Department National Night Out last week. The clowns came from all over the southeast to celebrate National Clown week and help out with a good cause. The group was sponsored by South Point Baptist Church. Photo by John Wilson
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H&M Deli and Market 1019 Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 704-820-8611 Joe’s Touch of Italy 503 S. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-2805 Johnny B’s Pizza 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-8900 New China 6517 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 704-829-1010 Old Stone Steak House 23 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-9995 Peace-N-Hominy Q Shack 403 E. Catawba St. • Ste 200 Belmont, NC 28012 704-464-7647
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String Bean The Fresh Market & Deli 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-3636 Sub Corral Sandwich Shop 6831 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-5466 Taxco Mexican Grill 6418 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-2108 The Grill 682 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-5179 White’s Restaurant 417 Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-3886 Wingstreet 685 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-7335
Cramerton Asian Garden 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 704-824-8318 Doffer’s Canteen Restaurant 119-B Center St. Cramerton NC 28032 704-879-7270 Georgios Restaurant 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 704-824-2220 Mayworth’s Public House 115 Center St. Cramerton, NC 28032
Dallas Clemmer’s Country Kitchen 1313 Old Dallas Rd. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-8384
Dallas Fresh Seafood Market 3110 Dallas/High Shoals Hwy Dallas, NC 28034 704-923-8223
Grits N Greens 125 N. Main St. Lowell NC 28098 704-879-4073
Dallas Fish Box 1031 Lower Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-8930
Hillbilly’s Barbeque & Steaks 720 McAdenville Rd. Lowell, NC 28098 704-824-8838
Double Dragon Chinese Restaurant 3130 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 704-923-8030 Jack In The Box 102 College View Dr. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-9178 Just Cookin 1108 E. Main St. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-7031 Long Creek Fish Fry 1425 Lower Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-3998 North Star Seafood 2150 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-7715 Peet’s Coffee & Tea 715 W. Trade St. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-6791 Tavern On The Square 602 Queens Dr. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-5425 Tommy’s Drive In 2708 Gastonia Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-9099 The Country Kitchen 116 E. Main St. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-9597
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Stanley Mount Holly Billys Barbeque Family Restaurant 1127 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-827-8747 Bright Star Drive-In Grill 205 Madora St. Mt Holly NC 28120 704-827-0212 Chicken King 130 W. Charlotte Ave. Mt Holly NC 28120 704-812-8266 China Two Mt Holly 595 Highland St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-827-8090 Sake Express Inc. of Mount Holly 349 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-827-4819 Side Trax Sports Bar & Food 121 W. Central Ave. Mt Holly NC 28012 704-827-3603
Bojangles 541 N. 27 W. Stanley, NC 28164 704-263-4532 China Garden 190 E. Dallas Rd. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-8788 Friendly’s Of Stanley 119 N. Main St. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-7088 Kim’s Kitchen 106 Mariposa Rd. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988 Hunan To Go 509 S. Hwy 27 Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988 Pete’s Grill 124 N. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1311 Woodshed Restaurant 212 S. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1030
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2017 Hall of Fame – East Gaston’s 1977 Golf Team By Kathy Blake To win a state championship in golf, the secret formula for East Gaston High School was to throw a little of everything into the mix and see what came about. The 1977 team, which won the WNCHSAA title, was led by a junior who’d rather play football, a former football coach who coached basketball, a girl who played off the men’s tees and a group of guys – including one comedian – who had to leave the county just to practice. Together, they compiled a three-year record of 69-3 against the state’s toughest opponents and formed a bond that Coach Larry Armstrong still pulls memories from, 40 years later. “I inherited a bunch of really good golfers. And I didn’t have but one rule,” he says. “They couldn’t play on my team unless they could beat me. And they didn’t have any trouble doing that. One of those years, the guys were so good that we might have three, four, five of them who could shoot in the 60s, and they’d be mad if they didn’t break par.” This Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame team consisted of seniors T.R. Reid, Mark Lingerfelt, David Boaz, Jimmy Buff and Darren Emmett, and underclassmen Royce Hawley, David Craig, Grant Hoffman, Jeff Shirley, Jeff Williams, Donna Green and Mark Stroupe. Armstrong, also the school’s basketball coach and a former football assistant at Stanley High School, says the team’s strength wasn’t what opponents would expect. “The team that won the championship, I didn’t have the best team overall but I had the best workers,” Armstrong says. “Most of the guys, except Grant and David Boaz, didn’t hit the ball that far, but they were accurate with chipping and putting, and that’s what would rattle the other teams so bad. The other teams would hit the ball long off the tee, and we might not but we’d chip and putt and beat them. And that’s because they practiced in the offseason.” Practices were held at Pine Island Country Club in Charlotte and Green Meadows in Mount Holly. “Pine Island probably made the biggest difference in their game. Green Meadows didn’t have any sand traps, but Pine Island had it all,” Armstrong says. “The people were so gracious to let us play our matches there.” It was common, during matches, for players to share information about their home course with those who’d never played it. And East Gaston went up against some of the state’s finest – Crest, Kings Mountain, R-S
Central, East Rutherfordton, South Point. Still, sportsmanship is sportsmanship. “One of my players, Darren Emmett, he had a way of getting on the other team’s nerves. Now, he didn’t do anything wrong, but he was funny,” Armstrong says. “We were playing Shelby at Pine Island, and Darren was big, about 6-foot-2 and 225, a big guy. And if someone hadn’t played the course before, they’d ask an opponent about the hole, and they’d tell them, exact. So the Shelby guy had a second shot on a par-4, and the guy asked Darren and Darren told him. And the guy says, ‘I don’t think it’s that far.’ So he flew it way down the fairway, way too far, and Darren says, ‘It’s deceiving, ain’t it?’” Hoffman, who played quarterback at EGHS from 1975 through 1977 and college golf at Limestone before turning pro, was a team leader, even though a slight misunderstanding kept Hoffman from being a threesport athlete. “I asked him why he didn’t go out for basketball, told him he could have helped our team. And he said that between junior high and high school, I talked to him about being the back-up for our No. 1 point guard, and that hurt his feelings, so he didn’t go out,” Armstrong says. “He didn’t want to be a back-up. Sometimes, though, you say things so that people can prove you wrong.” If anyone thought a girl couldn’t play a boys game, Donna Green proved them wrong. “We didn’t have a girls team, and she wanted to play golf. She was excellent,” Armstrong says. Green, who later married and had a son, attended UNC-Charlotte on a golf scholarship after graduating from East Gaston in 1978. She died in August, 2009. “The teams I had were so gifted, and a lot of those kids belonged to Pine Island Country Club, or played a lot with their parents, and I was just fortunate to have them,” Armstrong says. “Then there’s Kevin Spittle, who was instrumental in building our golf program but wasn’t there that last year, and Lisa Campbell and Sandy Ness, who were our scorekeepers. “After we won the western part of the state, the following year the championship became the whole state. I guess we were the outlaws. And that’s the year I gave up coaching. “It never crossed my mind to be in the Hall of Fame. It was just a shock and a surprise. It was the best thing, though, being able to work with those young people.” The 11th annual Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame banquet will take place on Saturday, August 19 at 6pm in the Mount Holly Municipal Complex. Tickets are $20 and are available at Charlie’s Drug Store and from committee members.
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Stanley’s National Night out event took place at Community Pentecostal Church. Town of Stanley photo
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT From page 10 was rain people would not be hampered by it. In the past mud was an issue at Stowe Park.” The choice proved to be the right one. People had no problem getting in and out. The easy access and ample parking helped things run smoothly. As things wound down and everyone went
went back to their lives there was a sense of accomplishment in the air. If you had a chance to stop by you couldn’t help but notice one thing. No matter what is going on in the world the officers and staff of the Belmont Police Department are there for the community.
Local police departments held National Night Out in their towns on Tuesday, August 1. Joining the police were other law enforcement and fire departments. Everyone had a good time learning about first responders, eating hot dogs, and having fun. Pictured above and below: Mt. Holly police and fire folks held their National Night Out event at River St. Park. Over 500 folks came out. MHPD photos
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Ocular melanoma explained... BY: Dr. Brad Wruble You may be aware of the recent news regarding Ocular Melanoma. A form of eye cancer, 19 or more cases of Ocular Melanoma have been diagnosed in Huntersville, NC and surrounding cities including Belmont and Mt. Holly. Here is what you need to know regarding Ocular Melanoma: What is Ocular Melanoma? IT IS RARE! Ocular Melanoma is diagnosed in about 2,500 adults every year in the entire United States (as of 2016 the US population was around 325 million). Most common patients are Caucasian males with light eye color (blue or green), around the age of 55 years old. However, it can occur in all races and at any age as seen with the cases in Huntersville. What causes Ocular Melanoma? Unfortunately, there is no exact cause, however, it is theorized that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun or tanning beds can increase the risk of melanoma on the skin. Three cases of Ocular Melanoma were found in students from Hopewell High School in Huntersville, NC. Soil samples were recently collected from the school’s campus to see if there was a possible environmental
cause for the cancer’s surge. Also an engineer from Atlanta has been working on a theory of Microwave Radiation Pollution where he is analyzing pulse signals from the powerful Charlotte weather radar tower. How do I know if I Dr. Brad Wruble have it? Most eye cancers form in the eye in areas not visible when looking in a mirror. This makes ocular melanoma difficult to detect. Three areas of the eye that in can affect: the iris (the colored part surrounding your pupil), the ciliary body (a thin tissue layer in your eye), or the choroid (the back of the eyeball). In some cases, patients experience mild blurred vision, flashes of light in their vision, shadows or cloudiness; some patients have no symptoms at all. Due to the wide range of symptoms, or even no symptoms, the best way to put your mind at ease is with a complete eye exam from your local Optometrist or Ophthalmologist. See OCULAR MELANOMA page 16
Sawyer Helton, Joe Cunningham, and a bunch of other kids splashed up a storm in the Water Day pool.
Scenes from Community Water Day!
Trey and nine-month-old Beckham Payne stayed cool during Water Day.
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The City of Belmont Parks and Recreation Department had about 120 participants for their first annual Community Water Day on Saturday, July 29, 2017. The event was held from 11 am until 2 pm in Stowe Park in Downtown Belmont. Here, Molly Rhodes of Belmont found a nice mud puddle during Water Day and cooled her feet in it. Belmont Parks and Rec. photos
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Belmont Parks and Rec adult soccer leagues set The Belmont Parks and Rec. Dept. will be offering Adult 9v9 soccer coed leagues. Managers meeeting: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 7:00pm at J Paul Ford Center, 37 East Woodrow Ave, Belmont. Team fees: $300.00 per team in-city Belmont, $350 per team out-of-city. Free agent? Don’t have a team? Individual registration available $45.00. Deadline to enter league: Friday, August 25, 2017 by 5:45pm. Tenta-
tive season starting /finish date: Sat, Sept 9 – Sat, Nov 11. Register online at: Http://www.cityofbelmont.org/activities/activity/detail/adult-soccer-303 More info contact: Brian McGonagle, athletic program supervisor, City of Belmont Parks and Recreation Dept. 704-901-2070/ 704-604-2434.
Bobbie Cavnar and students.
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Bobbie Cavnar earns Award for Teaching Excellence Once again, Bobbie Cavnar is being honored for his outstanding efforts in the classroom. Cavnar is among 38 educators from across the United States who will receive the prestigious Award for Teaching Excellence sponsored by the California Casualty insurance company. The award will be presented in February 2018 during the NEA Foundation’s Salute to Excellence in Education Gala in Washington, D.C. As one of the 38 award recipients, Cavnar is in the running to be named the nation’s top educator and win a $25,000 prize. Five finalists will be announced at the beginning of the school year and vie for the national honor. Cavnar teaches English at South Point High School in Belmont. He was named the Gaston County Teacher of the Year in May 2015, the Southwest Region Teacher of the Year in December 2016, and the North Carolina Teacher of the Year in April 2016.
As the 2016-2017 North Carolina Teacher of the Year, Cavnar spent the past school year traveling the state and country, speaking to educators, elected officials, community leaders, and other groups. He also served as an adviser to the North Carolina State Board of Education and the State Superintendent’s Advisory Council. “We are extremely proud of Bobbie Cavnar and all that he has accomplished,” stated Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker. “He is a model teacher, a leader in the profession, and an advocate for children, teachers, and public education. We are so fortunate to have him as part of the Gaston County Schools family.” The Award for Teaching Excellence is designed to honor educators for their dedication to teaching, community engagement, professional development, attention to diversity, and advocacy for fellow educators. Recipients are nominated by their peers.
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Belmont Abbey’s Elizabeth Thierfelder (left) has earned All-Academic honors from the United States Track and Field/Cross Country Coaches Association, the group announced recently. In total, 471 female student-athletes were listed, with Thierfelder the only student-athlete from Conference Carolinas. To qualify, the student-athlete must have compiled a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and have reached a provisional or automatic qualifying standard for the NCAA Championships in either the indoor or outdoor seasons. Thierfelder graduated in May with a 3.65 grade-point average in double majors of English and Theology. She earned a NCAA provisional qualifying time of 56.71 in the 400 meters at the Conference Carolinas Indoor Track and Field Championships. Belmont Abbey photo
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OCULAR MELANOMA From page 13 Just like on your skin the eye doctor will look for suspicious lesions in the eye and document the size, shape, color, and location. Can it be treated? Treatment can vary for each patient depending on the stage of Ocular Melanoma at the time of detection. Common therapies include focused plaque radiation therapy and surgery. The prognosis can vary among individuals depending on the severity of the condition. What can I do to protect myself? Protecting your eyes from UV radiation by wearing UV rated sunglasses, eliminating the use of tanning beds and wearing a wide-brim hat can all help. A comprehensive routine eye exam remains the best way to diagnose Ocular Melanoma. Dr. Wruble is a residency trained ocular disease optometrist and the owner of Belmont Eye in Belmont, NC.
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Larry B. Reynolds of Mt. Holly brought this 1940s era photo of the Reidsville Luckies pro baseball team by the BannerNews office to share with readers. The players came from a wide variety of locations and backgrounds to form the highly successful team. Contributed photo
Abbey Men’s Tennis players having success A total of six incoming or returning Belmont Abbey Men’s Tennis players have been sharpening their games with tremendous success at ITA Summer Circuit Events hosted around the country this summer. Mike Nguyen, Austin Schepel, Ryan James, Patrick Newsome, Joseph Horne and Jacob Andress (pictured) competed in events at Florida State, Wake Forest, UNC Charlotte, Furman, and Texas A&M. Andress, a rising sophomore, posted an impressive showing at the Furman ITA, knocking out the No. 9-seeded singles player in the Round of 64, followed by a strong charge into the main draw quarterfinals before falling to the overall No. 1 seed from the University of Kentucky. Andress also made a run to the semifinals of doubles at Furman, having match points to make it to the championship match, before falling in a hotly-contested tiebreaker. His singles and double finishes mark the best main draw results of any Crusader in an ITA summer event. “I’ve been really pleased to see the players working on their game and competing hard this summer,” Head Coach Michael Salomon said. “A lot of the players played non-ITA
tournaments in addition to these results, so I’m very excited to hit the ground running as soon as the season begins this August. A special ‘congratulations’ goes to Jacob for stepping up and making a deep run in his bracket.” Belmont Abbey photo
Cody and Travis Young
Robert Fowler
Jacob Andress
Thursday Night Tournament Trail results Lake Wylie Tournament Trail had 41 boats come out to fish the Thursday Night Tournament Trail last night on a beautiful moon lite night. The air temperature was just right with a light breeze. It was a perfect night to be on the water fishing in the summertime. There was one flaw with this almost perfect night, the fish didn’t bite. There were seven teams weighed in out of the 41 teams that signed up to fish. I know several teams had fish but didn’t think they had enough weight to get in the money and released the fish without weighing them. This could have been a mistake for several. Congratulations to Robert Fowler with the win. His five fish weighed in at 10.97 pounds. Second went to the brothers team of Cody and Travis Young with a weight of 10.16 pounds followed by Mike Stephens and Hunter Hicks with 8.99 pounds to take third. Photos by Erwin Gaston
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Back-to-School Message Superintendent W. Jeffrey Booker Gaston County Schools
WIZARD OF ID
FUNDAY MORNING
by PARKER, MASTROIANNI & HART
By BRAD DILLER
POCKET LINT
by Chuck Downs
“Mom, can I borrow your thong? I’m playing ‘roman legion’ and I want to build a catapult.”
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CRANKY GIRL
By MASTROIANNI & HART
by CRYSTAL JONES
It’s a brand new school year in Gaston County! We are pleased to welcome our W. Jeffrey Booker students and teachers back to school for the 2017-2018 academic year, and we look forward to working with them and our parents, volunteers, and community/business partners to ensure another great year in Gaston County Schools. Bright and early on Monday, August 28, the yellow buses will roll, the school bells will ring, and some 32,000 students in prekindergarten through high school will walk through our doors and into our classrooms. This year, we are welcoming more than 200 new teachers to the district, and this number includes some 125 teachers who are beginning their career in the education profession. Gaston County Schools is fully accredited as a quality school system by AdvancED and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. All schools have a comprehensive instructional program with opportunities for every student at every ability level. The district offers Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses, Career and Technical Education programs, the Career and College Promise partnership with Gaston College, services for exceptional children, and many other academic and student support programs. Our employees are highly qualified professionals who care deeply about the success of children, and the support from our parents, volunteers, and community partners makes our schools even better. In Gaston County, we have plenty of reasons to celebrate our schools. Our graduation rate is at an all-time high, the dropout rate remains low, and when compared to the largest school districts in the state, we have the best school safety record. Last year, students excelled in all areas: academics, athletics, fine arts, extracurricular activities, and community service. The Class of 2017 earned more than $45 million in scholarships to attend the most prestigious colleges and universities in the nation and that includes two full-tuition scholarships to Ivy League schools, Brown and Princeton. Our schools earned plenty of awards, ranging from regional, state, and national honors in robotics, science and engineering, the fine arts, visual art and writing, financial literacy, Battle of the Books, and other areas. Our students gave outstanding performances in sports, earning state championships in football, cheerleading, and track and field. We also received recognition for excellence in School Nutrition, Transportation, Finance, and Communication. Additionally, we had the North Carolina Teacher of the Year, we experienced first-year success with the Hawks Nest STEAM Academy and the Hunter Huss High School Career Academy, and our schools collected more than $21,000 to help schools in eastern North Carolina that were affected by Hurricane Matthew. The summer months are a busy time for school staffs and central office personnel. This summer, school buildings were cleaned thoroughly, repairs and improvements were made at many schools, buses were inspected, new employees were hired, and teachers and other employees participated in professional development. Our summertime programs offered engaging academic opportunities for students across the county. The summer reading camp for students in grades 1-3 provided individual and small-group instruction to improve reading and comprehension skills, and our summer enrichment activities focused on learning in an exciting and creative environment. Everyone in our school family is looking forward to the new academic year with enthusiasm and optimism. We anticipate steady progress toward higher student achievement and expect our graduation rate to increase again. Two schools will open – the new Pleasant Ridge Elementary School in west Gastonia and the new Stanley Middle School, and more school choice options are coming with the Gifted and Talented Academy at Pleasant Ridge and the Gaston County Virtual Academy that provides personalized online learning for middle schoolers. As we welcome the new school year, we will continue our focus on: • Providing safe schools for our students and employees; • Ensuring outstanding academic and extracurricular opportunities for students; • Equipping our classrooms with up-to-date technology; • Working to address our on-going school facility needs; and • Offering quality customer service and strengthening our partnerships with parents, businesses, and the community. We invite parents to learn more about our schools by visiting the district website, www.gaston.k12.nc.us, and your child’s school website. We also encourage parents to download the Gaston County Schools mobile app, connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, and watch Spectrum Cable Channel 21, our educational television station, for the latest school news and information. The Board of Education joins me in extending best wishes to all students, parents, and employees for a productive school year filled with many excellent opportunities. Working together, we will continue to inspire success and a lifetime of learning in Gaston County Schools.
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Cramerton Town Attorney Position Advertisement The Town of Cramerton, a vibrant community with over 5,000 residents, is advertising to appoint a new Town Attorney. Cramerton, located in Gaston County just 15 miles west of Uptown Charlotte, is an establish, yet growing community with several annual events, charming neighborhoods, and a great school system. The Town’s overall budget is approximately $4.5 million and departments include Administration, Finance, Police, Fire, Planning & Zoning, Parks & Recreation, and Public Works (water & sewer is through Two Rivers Utilities). The Town is seeking a qualified person/ firm to perform legal analytical evaluations in the areas of interpretation of law and litigation for the Town Board. Anticipated work will include the person/ firm to analyze legislation affecting the Town; review proposed contracts, review bonding and financing documents, insurance policies and other documents affecting the Town; monitor and control liability claims and legal proceedings. Prepare and/or review ordinances, resolutions, annexations, deeds, pleadings, contracts and other documents for legal sufficiency, ensuring the best interest of the Town has been legally guaranteed. Qualified candidates must be a member in good standing and licensed with the NC State Bar with at least seven (7) years progressively responsible experience and/ or training in the practice of law, especially municipal law. Candidates must also have exceptional knowledge of constitutional, federal and state laws affecting NC municipalities. A working knowledge of governing board procedures, open meetings laws, public records law, economic development incentives, planning, land use, financing and contracts are a plus. Successful candidates should possess excellent communications skills and be able to communicate effectively with public officials and the general public. Successful candidates should also have the ability to analyze and apply legal principles and precedents to local government challenges; draft ordinances and regulations. The RFP due date is Wednesday, August 30th at 3:00 p.m. Cramerton Town Attorney Search, ATTN: David Pugh, Town Manager, Cramerton Town Hall, 155 N. Main Street. Questions should be directed to Mayor Will Cauthen at wcauthen@cramerton.org. The full attorney request for qualification, job description/ duties, and Cramerton employment application can be found at Cramerton’s website: www. cramerton.org (click the “Employment” tab).
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DIESEL/TRUCK MECHANIC. Full & part time. 2 yrs experience. Local job. Excellent pay. Good benefits. Cyclone Trucking. 704-236-4095. CHRISTIAN CHILDREN’S HOME has opening for House parents who are experienced and passionate about helping and caring for children/youth. We need married couples or single ladies without dependent children. Live-in 7 days, 7 days off, work schedule. Must be over 21 with high school GED. House parents are responsible for managing the home and all areas associated with parenting children. Contact Rita Scism, 704-471-1150. LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE experienced Automotive Dismantler / Stripping Cars. Call Michael or Deedra for an appointment for interview 704-482-9571. FOX MOUNTAIN WEAVERS: Industrial Sewing Machine Operator Needed. Apply Mon. - Thurs., 9:30am until 2:30pm. 1806 Creek Ridge Rd., Shelby, 28152.
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4 GRAVE SITES, 2X2, Singing Tower Section, Rose Hill Memorial Park. $3000 Iist $50 below current price OBO. Sold only as group. 520-270-2762 or email dalenalma@gmail.com
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DIRT, 7-8 TON FILL DIRT. Screened Topsoil, $160 per load, Shelby. 704-692-6025. HAY, GRASS HAY, 4X5 rolls, 10 rolls or more, $30 each. Less than 10, $40 each. 704-6926025. HOWARD MILLER GRANDFATHER CLOCK, floor model, $250. Strobel Beginner’s Violin with case, $250. Black violin case, $40. 704-466-0973.
NEW 30” ROUND BLACK TABLE with pedestal leg. $125. 704-487-0321.
REMODELED 3BR HOUSE, near Waco, $79,500. Husqvarna 42”, 18HP riding mower used 6x, $1200. 704-466-5880. FOR SALE, CHICKEN LITTER, Fourwinds Farm, Polkville Area, U-Haul, price depending on size of load. 704-538-3710, 704-6923681, 704-692-0617, leave message. 2 CEMETERY PLOTS, Cleveland Memorial Park, near Bell Tower. Below market price. 704491-0376.
TWO ANTIQUE MANTEL CLOCKS, one, grandfather clock, some chairs, tall antique bed, cane bottom rocker. 704482-3519. REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. 704-487-4443. USED KIRBY G4 VACUUM with attachments, $275. Can send pictures by phone. Call 704-300-1818 TAIL PIPE MUFFLERS ENDS, 2 1/2 inch opening, they are Thunderbolt brand and are stainless steel. Can send pictures by phone, $75 each, obo. Call 704300-1818. 1997 BUICK LESABRE, good tires, 3.8 engine, auto, power windows, etc. Only $775. 704466-2671. NEED BUSINESS CARDS TO PROMOTE YOURSELF & YOUR BUSINESS? 1000 raised print business cards starting at $35 + tax. Shelby Shopper & Info, 503 N. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 704-4841047 or Rutherford Weekly, 369 Butler Rd, Forest City, NC 828-248-1408.
TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flat Bed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse & Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment, Boiling Springs, NC. 704-434-6389. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITH SCRATCH PADS! Press Room Printing. 704-538-5788, 704-482-2243. HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square bales. 704-487-6855. FOR SALE: FOR PARTS OR WHOLE: 1987-91 Ford 4WD. 1989-94 Toyota truck parts. 1968-72 Ford parts. 1995 Nissan truck parts. Manual & auto trans for Chevy & Ford. Gray factory Ford wheels, 7”x7x15. Set of factory Ford gray center cap & beauty rim, 7x15 & 8x15. Antique barber chair. WANT TO BUY: Pickup trucks, any model, make, condition. Nissan or Toyota Pickups. 704-538-9742. FORMAL DINING ROOM SUITE. Table with leaf, 6 chairs, hutch & server. $800. 704-4840217, leave message.
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METAL STORE SHELVES, complete store full, $300. 828429-3100. PRESSURE WASHER, 2800 PSI, 2.3 GPM, Troy-Bilt, new, $200. 828-245-1116. C-PAP MACHINE FOR SALE, almost brand new, $350. 828245-9662. 14 FT. ALUMINUM BOAT, 10HP, trolling motor & trailer, $1200. Weight machine, cables & pulleys, $100. 828-980-3349. STORAGE BUILDINGS: Check us out before you buy. Better construction, lots better, cash or payments. Free delivered & setup 50 miles with concrete block included. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. CARPORTS, RV COVERS, BOAT, Farm Equipment, Barns, Garages. Largest on site display & sizes in area. Installed 2-4 weeks most orders. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-2455895.
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1120 South Main St. Mt. Holly, NC 28120
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28 E Woodrow Ave. Belmont, NC 704.825.4010
HOURS: Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm • Sat. 8am - 1pm • Closed Sunday
East Gaston Warriors
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Chip Rollins, Agent Larry G. Rollins Sr., Agency Owner
704-825-9781
SCHEDULES
980-277-8195
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123 Park Street, Belmont
FOOTBALL
117 West Central Avenue Mount Holly, NC 28120
Rollins Insurance Agency
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V.P. Business Operations
C & B Distributors, Inc. 201 S. Main Street P.O. Box 275 Lowell, NC 28098 Office: 704-824-8515 Fax: 704-824-1829 Cell: 704-718-2697