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Belmont council welcomes new police officers By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
As is its wont to do, the Belmont city council addressed a potpourri of subjects at its meeting last week. Two new police officers were sworn in at the confabulation. Officer Gerod Kimble was sworn in by mayor Charlie Martin and his badge pinned on by fiancee Rebecca Sisk. Kimble was born in Shelby, North Carolina but lived the majority of his life in Gastonia. He attended St Michael’s Catholic School and after graduating there attended Ashbrook High School.He wrestled his junior and senior year at Ashbrook before graduating in 2012. He attended the BLET 137 night class at Gaston College and was hired by the Belmont Police Department shortly after graduation. He plans to continue his postsecondary education to aid in the development of a law enforcement career. “I wanted to become a police officer to enforce the law and protect those who can't protect themselves,” Kimble said. “Change can only happen in our cities and communities if people are willing to put everything on the line and go out and make things happen. I am honored to be a part of a fantastic law enforcement agency and beautiful city.I attribute the success I've had in my life to God, the people he has placed in my life that have continued to motivate me and inspire me to do greater things, and wrestling.” Also sworn in was Sgt. Harold Paul who began
his law enforcement career in 1985 with the Gastonia Police Department and the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office. “Ever since I was a little boy, I knew I wanted to be a police officer,” Paul said. “I can’t really explain it, but I knew that’s what I wanted to be. I knew I wanted to help people, to make a difference in my community. To protect people who may not be able to protect themselves. I don’t know. I just know this is my calling. I’m truly humbled that Chief Hawkins had the confidence in me to allow me to come to Belmont as a Sergeant and serve this great city and its people. To help and train the new officers to be the very best they can be. I’m thankful to God for allowing me this opportunity to come here and be a part of this great organization.” Not present at the meeting but recognized as having been promoted to the rank of Sgt. was Cpl. Katie Ritchie who has been with Belmont PD since August 2012. A native of Denver, N.C., she graduated from Bandys High in Catawba County then went on to earn a four year degree in Criminal Justice from UNC-Pembroke. “Law enforcement is something I’ve always wanted to do,” Ritchie said. “It’s a job where every day is different and not routine.” Ritchie looked at several other police departments before deciding on Belmont. “Belmont is a small community and a great place See BELMONT COUNCIL page 2
Gerod Kimble was sworn in at last Monday’s city council meeting as Belmont’s newest police officer. His fiancee, Rebecca Sisk pinned on his badge. Photo by Alan Hodge
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Elijah Head Belmont Sports Hall of Fame 30th annual part of unique organization
banquet and induction ceremony set
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When Civil Air Patrol Cadet Staff Sergeant Elijah Head, 13, of Cramerton puts on his camo or Air Force blue uniform and takes part in activities as diverse as aerospace education and riding in a Blackhawk helicopter, he’s carrying on a tradition that goes all the way back to 1941 when the CAP was founded to patrol America’s shoreline searching for German U-boats. Since then, this vigilant organization of citizen Airmen has been committed to service to America. CAP has evolved into a premier public service organization that still carries out emergency service missions when needed — in the air and on the ground. Head joined the local Gastonia Composite Squadron of the CAP about a year ago after seeing a Facebook post about the group. “I thought it was cool and liked the fact it was educational and also had a lot of hands on activities,” he said. Just a few of the things Head has been able to take part in so far since joining the CAP include going to military drill academy, seeing the solar eclipse with other CAP members, riding in a C130 airplane, taking orientation flights in a Cessna light aircraft, and visiting the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier and the grave sites of the Civil War submarine Hunley crew in Charleston. Elijah and his fellow cadets have also helped with parking at major air shows. But the CAP is more than swanning around and having fun. To begin with, it’s a Total Force partner and Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, and Cadets are expected to maintain military discipline and
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Elijah Head, currently a Cadet Staff Sergeant (C/SSgt), receives a promotion during Leadership night at the Gastonia Composite Squadron. Carey Head photo respect of rank. “We are all friends,” Elijah said. “However, we have to follow an Air Force style chain of command.” There is a very serious side to the CAP- helping out See CIVIL AIR PATROL page 4
The Belmont Sports Hall of Fame will hold its 30th annual banquet at 7:00pm Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at the Park Street United Methodist Church Family Life Center in Belmont. The keynote address will be delivered by Chris Pollard, Duke University Baseball Coach. Chris became Duke’s 25th head baseball coach in June of 2012 after successful stints at Pfeiffer University and Appalachian State University. In 2016, Pollard’s Duke team received an at-large bid to the 2016 NCAA tournament which broke 55-year postseason berth drought. Coach Pollard graduated from Davidson in 1996 with a B.A. in psychology. He played professionally in both the Western League and the Northern League before returning to Davidson where he began his coaching career. Pollard earned a Master's degree in physical education/ health education from Mississippi State in 2004. The 2011 South Point High School baseball team is being inducted into the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame on the merit of their North Carolina State High School Baseball See SPORTS HALL OF FAME page 5
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BELMONT COUNCIL from page 1 to start and continue my career,” she said. “I didn’t even consider looking at larger cities.” Another factor that led Ritchie to police work was her desire to make a difference in people’s lives. “My favorite part of police work is meeting and interacting with people,” she said. “If someone is in trouble or they need help, I want them to know I am someone that can be depended on.” Belmont police chief Chad Hawkins made a few remarks after the pinnings. “The Belmont police department appreciates the support it receives from the community,” he said. “We are proud of all our officers. We are growing and learning.” Hawkins also revealed that for the first time in a long time the Belmont PD was fully staffed. The Belmont Gad-Abouts senior citizens activity group was recognized by the council for having been in existence for 30 years. A large group of Gad-Abouts were in the council chambers to see Mayor Martin present them with a congratulatory plaque. According to Gad-About veteran member Neal Winslow, the group's roots go back to 1987 when the city hired Sallie Stevenson as Parks and Rec. director. At that time, a small group of seniors were enjoying time together but were not formally organized. Stevenson and the folks came up with the name Gad-Abouts. The group currently has 96 members. The Gad-Abouts are an independent group operating under the auspices of Parks and Rec. They avail themselves of the Parks and Rec. activity bus and driver and pay a fee for it. Over the years, the Gad-Abouts have made over 200 field trips to museums, restaurants, wineries, historic sites, and more. They are heavily involved in charity work and make significant contributions of cash and food to the BCO and SOCKS relief agencies. To join the Gad-Abouts you need to be 55 years or over
and come to At least two meetings in a year. The meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at Parks and Rec. HQ on Woodrow St. There is no fee to join. Another topic the council touched on at its meeting was a proclamation from the city recognizing October 6, 2017 as “Textiles Day” in Belmont. The proclamation was presented to Dr. Joseph Keith, Dean, Gaston College Kimbrell Campus and Textile Technology Center located in Belmont. The council also approved an Ordinance to close South Main Street between the railroad tracks and McLeod St. for the annual Boo Festival Halloween event on October 21, between 10am and 9pm. In addition, the council Approved an Ordinance to close travel lanes on several streets from 6am to noon for the Stop Soldier Suicide 5K/10K Run on September 23, 2017.
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A large group of Gad-Abouts showed up at last week’s city council meeting.
New Belmont PD sergeant Harold Paul had his badge pinned on by chief Chad Hawkins.
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from page 1 ress at their own pace through a 16-step program including aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness and moral leadership. Cadets compete for academic scholarships to further their studies in fields such as engineering, science, aircraft mechanics, aerospace medicine, meteorology, as well as many others. Those cadets who earn cadet officer status may enter the Air Force as an E3 (airman first class) rather than an E1 (airman basic). The Gastonia Composite Squadron dates back to those early years of CAP during WWII. Today it is made up of 20 adult members and 27 Cadets, and together with 30 other squadrons form the North Carolina Wing. Gastonia members participate in training events at local, state, regional and national levels in order to prepare to serve when called upon. The squadron meets every Tuesday at 6:30 pm at Flint Groves Baptist Church. Meetings are held at the Gastonia Municipal Airport every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Visitors are always welcome at meetings. For more information about the Gastonia Composite Squad-
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South Point High School 2011 3A NC State Champions
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SPORTS HALL OF FAME from page 1 Championship. The team was ably lead by Coach Jason Lineberger and posted a record of 29 wins and two losses. Stephen Cowie was a 1995 graduate of South Point High School where he was a star pitcher of the 1994 North Carolina state baseball championship runner-up team. He finished 1994 with 13 wins and 4 losses and a 0.75 ERA. At the end of that fairy tale season, he signed a full scholarship offer from Duke University where he would compile 27 wins and end up third all time for career strikeouts at Duke with 307. After graduating from Duke, Stephen was selected in the ninth round of the MLB draft by the Cleveland Indians. He retired from professional baseball in 2001 and attended North Carolina State University graduate school where he earned a Master’s degree in civil engineering. Stephen now lives in Greensboro and works as a software engineer. Devon Lowery was a 2001 graduate of South Point High School where he was a standout in football, basketball, and baseball. He was a four-time all-conference and two-time All-Gazette standout quarterback of the current Red Bone offensive system. At graduation, he was a career leader in passing yards with 1,899 and his 4,339 total yards are a first for a quarterback in county history. In 2000, he was named the
Southwestern Conference Offensive Player of the Year and the Gazette Offensive Player of the Year. He was a four-year starter for the SP basketball team and led them to their first playoff win since 1989 and the second sectionals appearance in SP history. But, where Devon really shined was on the baseball diamond. He was a fouryear varsity starter and lead the team to the Southwestern Conference Championship in 2001 and to the third round of the NC State High School Baseball Playoffs. In 2001, Devon was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 14th round of that June’s MLB draft where he pitched in the minor leagues and compiled 30 wins against 29 losses with 21 saves from 2001 through 2008. In 2008, he was called up to the majors and pitched in four and a half innings over five games and recorded six strikeouts. His career was cut short by injury and he now lives in Charlotte with his wife, Jenna and a daughter. Rick Cherry graduated from Belmont/South Point High School in 1970 and received a baseball scholarship from Tennessee Tech. After one year, he decided to return to Belmont where he enrolled at Gaston College. He played one year of baseball for Gaston College before transferring to Western Carolina University. Played three years for the Western Carolina Catamounts and gradu-
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For information on getting your business listed here call 704-825-0580 McAdenville Wesleyan Church 300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073
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
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Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church
St. Marks United Methodist Church
826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
Alexander Memorial Baptist Church
151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711
701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175
Ridgeview Baptist Church
Holy Comforter Lutheran Church
Stowe Memorial Baptist Church
105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987
Second Baptist Church
Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church
The Pointe
455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007
6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709
Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church
Unity Baptist Church
204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342
1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730
Upper Room United Pentecostal
Crossroads Wesleyan Church
Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter
101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381
216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
Centerview Baptist Church
Message of Love Church
2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061
306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500
East Belmont Baptist Church
Mount Moriah Baptist Church
Bethel Baptist Church
501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780
110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046
NC Highway 273 704-827-9846
East Belmont Church Of God
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist
320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845
212 South Street 704-825-7269
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
2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092
First Presbyterian Church
O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion
102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357
613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576
First Presbyterian-Belmont
Park Street United Methodist
112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668
120 Park Street 704-825-8480
First United Methodist Church of Belmont
Power of the Spirit Church
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
807 South Point Road 704-825-2106
118 School Street 704-827-7071
1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604
Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185
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Burge Memorial Methodist 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
Core Church 707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033
Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603
740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
Tuckaseegee Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301
Way of the Cross Baptist 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
First United Methodist Church 217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691
First Presbyterian Church
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Bethlehem Church
Stanley Church of God
3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050
324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041
Carolina Community Baptist
Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church
604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872
113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131
Center Baptist Church
Trinity Full Gospel Church
S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121
Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652
3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389
Friendship Baptist Church
Sanctuary of Praise Ministries
First Free Will Baptist Church
5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276
124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823
841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461
Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church
Gaston Christian Church
South Point Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516
133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521
Goshen Presbyterian Church
South Point Freewill Baptist
First United Methodist Church
Roper Street 704-827-6280
297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045
140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855
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South Point United Methodist
Goshen Free Will Baptist Church
124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004
510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019
1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076
Grace Wesleyan Church
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6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801
300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600
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Meditations Show the world a better way
The Cockman Family Bluegrass from Sherrills Ford NC will be in concert at Lowesville Gospel Concerts/Living Word Ministries – 1062 Hwy 16 South – Stanley (Lowesville) NC Saturday Sept 23 at 6:00 PM. This is a free concert and everyone is welcome. Southern Gospel every 2nd Saturday and Bluegrass every 4th Saturday. Contact Carroll Cooke 704-618-9762 Carroll Cooke photo
Does God Get Our Best or the Rest?
reason, we cannot at the same time have the indwelling of the Spirit of God. Hatred reveals itself in murder. It can be physical, emotional, spiritual or social murder. Love reveals Rev. Angela Pleasants itself in sacrifice. District Love does not de- Superintendent stroy life, but it gives of Catawba Valley life. As Christ loved Methodist Churches and sacrificed for us, we too should extend the same quality of love to others. We receive this love from the Spirit of God and extend it outward. “God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” Romans 5:5b NIV. When we allow God to reign, his Spirit will bear the fruit of love in our life. Let us continue to show the world a better way, faith, hope, love and the greatest of these is love.
Gaston College jazz concert
The Gaston College Multicultural Affairs Committee (MAC) will present a musical recital on Tuesday, September 19, at 12:30 p.m. on the Dallas Campus of the College. The event is free and open to the public. The program will consist of jazz standards from the Great American Song Book, as well as some contemporary tunes. The playlist may include selections like “Cry Me a River,” “What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life,” and “Something.” Pianist and vocalist Judith Porter, an Instructor of Music at Gaston College, is the featured artist. She will be accompanied by John Alexander on saxophone and flute, Gerard Benson on bass, Brian Gilbert on guitar, and Tim Smith on drums. The performing artists bring a wealth of talent and experience to the event. Porter studied at Baldwin-Wallace University in Ohio and the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Gastonia native John Alexander holds a Master of Music in jazz pedagogy from the University of Miami. He has been Jazz Concert by pianist and vocalist Judith Porter set for Sep- performing on the saxophone and flute in the Charlotte area for tember 19th. Gaston College photo over 25 years. Bass player Gerard Benson, a Charlotte native, is a staple in the local jazz and R&B scene. He has been an integral part of the Charlotte-based band, A Sign of the Times, for 20 years. Brian Gilbert recently graduated from UNC-Charlotte with a Bachelor of Arts in Music. His focus was jazz and classical guitar. He has been playing professionally for four years and he performs locally in a jazz trio with drummer Eric Chang and bassist Rob Linton. Tim Smith has had a long and diverse career in music. He was the regular drummer with country artists Randy Travis and Brenda Lee, and he has backed up The Coasters and Chubby Checker. The Tuesday, September 19, recital will take place at 12:30 p.m. in Room 160 of the Myers Center Building on the Gaston College Dallas campus at 201 Highway 321 South.
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In life we are expected to give our best. Whether it is our marriage, our work, or in sports, we work to give our very best in order to be successful. This week we began the pro football season. Imagine if your favorite team went on the field and played, yet they gave less than their best. As fans we would be livid, expecting the team to give their all to win. However, when it comes to our relationship with God, we often give Him our second best, or worse. 1 Samuel 15:1-35 records the story of Israel at war with the Amalekites. In this story Rev. Trent Rankin God commands Saul, Israel’s Salvation Church king, to attack and destroy the Gastonia, NC Amalekites because they had at- salvationchurchnc.org tacked Israel as they left Egypt salvationchurchnc@gmail.com on the way to the Promised Land. God had commanded Saul to destroy everything in the area. Saul raised the army, and went to fight the Amalekites. Saul indeed destroyed the land as God commanded, yet he spared the life of their king, Agag, and took the spoils of the land. God came to Samuel the prophet that night, and told him he would remove the kingdom from Saul, since he was incapable of obeying God. Saul told Samuel he had obeyed God, yet Samuel reminded him he had taken the spoils and animals from the land. Saul protested he had taken the animals to sacrifice to God, yet Samuel reminded him that God delighted in obedience more than sacrifice. When we look at Saul, we find a king who God had blessed so much, yet he could not obey God. He would do some of what God asked, but he would not give his all to God. We are like Saul many times. Too often God gives us His very best, we keep our best, and give Him the rest. Like Saul, we give God just enough to get by. He gets our leftovers. Saul professed to be the king of Israel, king of God’s chosen people, however he never really lived his calling from God. Too many Christians are Christians in name only. They are not living for God, spreading the gospel to lost souls in need. We live in an age where our world is so lost, in desperate need of Christians living their faith before all people. The world needs Christians who not only proclaim Christ, but live Him every day. Ultimately God removed Saul as king, and replaced him with David, a man after God’s own heart. Why was he so special to God? He was after God’s own heart because he lived for God every day. God was his everything. Saul lived for himself, David lived for God. David gave God his best, Saul gave God the leftovers. Are you giving God your best? Are you living for God every day, telling others about the great things God has done for you? Let God be first in your life. Let God have your very best. God gave us His best, Jesus Christ. How can we give Him anything less than our best?
In Charlottesville, we saw some of humanity at their worse. In the aftermath of Harvey, we see much of humanity at its best. While one church was criticized for not opening their doors to victims of Harvey, so many across the country are reaching out to assist. I saw a news clip that moved me to tears and hope. A young Latino man was saving his family while reaching out to also help a black grandmother and her family. When the young man was interviewed, he said, “Skin doesn’t matter. We are all the same.” Yes, we are the same. We are the human race, and we are better than what we witnessed in Charlottesville several weeks ago. “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” I John 3:16-17 NIV. Scripture is very clear. If we hold on to bitter hatred towards anyone for whatever
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Right at Home hosts Bowling for Alzheimer’s event The fortitude embedded in our community to band together for a greater good is unique and special. While they do know how to have a lot of fun doing so, our citizens are very sincere in their support for the aging population. The strong turnout at the Bowling for Alzheimer’s Tournament hosted by Right at Home Belmont on Tuesday August 22nd at the Textile Lanes is a perfect example of everybody coming together for an excellent cause. Nine teams of four signed up to bowl with all proceeds going the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s initiative in Gastonia. According to Alz.org, In 2014 there were 150,000 seniors in NC with Alzheimer’s. By 2020 there will be an estimated %20 increase to 180,000 diagnosed, and by 2025 North Carolina will have seen a sharp 40% increase with 210,000 seniors living Alzheimer’s. Donations obtained by the Alzheimer’s Association help pay for care, support, and research of the disease. Congratulations to the first-round winners the Diesel Darlings, representing Gastonia Care and Rehabilitation, and the second-round win-
ners Carillon Hurricanes with Carillon of Cramer Mountain. Honorable mention to all the teams who came out in support of striking out Alzheimer’s. The Crossings, The Home Team, Gutter Girls, 3 Men and a Lady, Summit Place Strikers, the Striking Divas and The Right Team. Thanks to the local Alzheimer’s Association Chapter for taking on the enormous task of eliminating Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research: to provide and enhance care and support for all affected: and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Their support throughout the Gaston County Area is unwavering and very much appreciated. For more information about Alzheimer’s and resources available to caregivers and those living with it, please visit the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. To learn more about Right at Home Belmont’s, Cognitive Support Program, Bowling for Alzheimer’s participates. senior care services, or sponsoring The Right Team on the walk to end Alzheimer’s please visit www.gastoncare.com or give us a call at 704412-3366.
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Carillon Hurricanes were the Round 2 Winners.
Cramerton News Briefs Upcoming events Diesel Darlings were the Round 1 Winners at the event.
First annual Riverside Fest a hit More than 800 people attended the first annual “Riverside Fest” in Belmont on Saturday, August 26. Crowds turned out for food trucks, live music, a large pedal-powered paddleboat, a low-country boil, local craft beer and cider, games, distillery tours and more, including perfect weather. The Gaston County Jaycees sponsored the event, which was held on the open grass of the new Riverside Marina adjacent to a century-old textile mill. “This is a perfect spot to connect people with the Catawba River – the source of this region’s water for electrical generation, recreation and drinking water, including of course local craft beer,” said Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation (CRF) Executive Director Emilee Syrewicze. “For many people, this spot is a favorite part of the river. When you can showcase such a gorgeous, richly historic part of the river while families also have a great time, you make people
September 12: Community Committee meeting -Town Hall at 6:00 p.m. September 19: Cramerton Merchants Association- Floyd & Blackie’s at 8:00 a.m. September 19: Cramerton Bunch Dinner Catfish Cove at 5:00 p.m. September 21: Cramerton Historical Society -Senior Center at 6:00 p.m. September 23: Youth Fishing Tournament -Goat Island from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. September 26: Seniors Luncheon -Senior Center at 11:30 a.m. September 28: An Evening Under the Stars -Centennial Center from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. October 5: Reception for 50th Anniversary of Police Department -Town Hall from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. October 21: Fall Carnival / Trick or Treat in Centennial Center from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
fall in love with the river. With that connection, people will want to protect it.” Live music played as eight breweries and two cideries poured through the event, which ran 3-8 PM. Muddy River Distillery gave tours of its rum production in the mill. Charlotte Cycleboats gave rides out into the river on its 15-passenger pedalpowered paddleboat. Riverkeeper Sam Perkins and volunteers cooked a low-country boil as food trucks also ran. Admission was free, and proceeds from beverage, food and raffle sales benefited CRF’s work for clean water throughout the Catawba River basin. “We are thankful for such wonderful volunPiers closed teers and members who make an event like this The fishing piers and kayak launches at possible and so successful,” says Syrewicze. “Everyone had a great time.” CRF plans on the C.B. Huss Recreation Complex, Baltidoing the event again next year and only expects more, and South Fork Village Apartments it to grow with more people, food and activities. are currently closed until further notice. Please respect the signage and use Riverside
Park, Centennial Center, and Goat Island in the interim.
Traffic calming The Cramerton Board of Commissioner’s recently approved an amended Traffic Calming Policy. This information can be located on the Town’s website at www.cramerton. org. The Cramerton Police Department has increased enforcements throughout our neighborhoods so be mindful and obey the posted speed limits and watch for pedestrians as traffic has increased due to schools being back in session.
New restrooms New pre-fabricated resrooms have been installed at the entrance to Goat Island on Eighth Avenue.
Golf cart registration A reminder that all golf carts and UTV annual registrations were due on August 15th. To renew your registration please visit the town’s website for the registration form. A $15 registration fee along with a copy of the current insurance coverage and a drivers license will be required as part of the registration process.
Consider soil testing now for fertilizer recommendations for fescue
Riverfest 2017 held recently in Belmont.
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Fescue is a popular cool-season grass that is grown in many parts of the state, with major growth happening between September and June. For this reason, fertilizer applications, especially nitrogen, are concentrated in the fall, winter and early spring. Unlike fertilizer, lime can be applied at any time during the growing season, but now is an ideal time as fescue begins its growth. Lime should only be applied according to a current soil test, so be sure to test before applying unnecessarily. Best results will occur with applications followed by aeration in established lawns or before tillage if renovating or establishing grass. After lime is applied and fully reacted, the pH should be stable for two to four years, depending on soil type. The other critical piece of information on the soil report is the fertilizer recommendation. If the soil test identifies a need for phosphorus and potassium, an appropriate fertilizer containing these plant nutrients is given. This same fertilizer will also supply nitrogen, which stimulates growth. The fertilizer recommended should be applied at the suggested rate in September, November and February. Remember that the amount of fertilizer or lime applied to a given area is important; this is referred to as the rate of application. All lime and fertilizer rates are given in pounds per 1,000 square feet. TheNCDA&CSAgronomic Services Division provides information on collecting and submitting soil samples atwww.ncagr.gov/agronomi/pdffiles/samhome.pdf. A pictorial guide to collect and submit soil samples is also available atwww.ncagr.gov/agronomi/pdffiles/HomeApr2014.pdf.
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3rd annual Somethin’ Pumpkin Contest Fall would not be the same without its own holiday tradition of pumpkins. Cooperative Extension is proud to place pumpkins on parade (or better yet, pumpkins on plates) with its “3rd Annual Somethin’ Pumpkin Cooking Contest”. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, October 14th at the Citizens Resource Center, Dallas. Somethin’ Pumpkin is a cooking contest designed by NC Cooperative Extension to encourage youth and adults to spend time cooking - especially with foods and recipes that may be new to them. The contest includes four categories and entries are judged, awarded, and displayed as part of Cotton Ginning Days. Somethin’ Pumpkin is designed to be a fun, family-focused event that promotes learning. Connecting youth and adults to local agriculture, food, and community resources is at the core of Extension’s mission. Somethin’ Pumpkin Contest Categories: The contest includes four catego-
ries: 1) main dish, 2) desserts, 3) miscellaneous, and 4) youth ages 8 to 18. Winners of the “Somethin’ Pumpkin Cooking Contest” receive cash prizes sponsored by Gaston County Farm Bureau. A grand prize of $200 will be awarded to the overall contest winner. Cash prizes will be awarded in each category as follows: first prize - $100; second prize - $50; third prize - $25. Here’s how to be a part of Somethin’ Pumpkin: Get a copy of the contest guidelines and registration form, available online at:gaston.ces.ncsu.edu or contact 704.922.2127. Submit registration form and recipe(s) by September 21st. There is no registration fee to participate. Drop off of food entries on Saturday from 8:00 - 9:00am at the Citizens Resource Center. Somethin’ Pumpkin events will be held at the Citizens Resource Center on Saturday, October 14th as follows: Entry Drop-off (8:00am - 9:00am)
Contest Judging (9:30am - 12:00pm) Awards Ceremony (12:00pm 12:30pm): Winners will be announced and prizes awarded by Farm Bureau of Gaston County Somethin’ Pumpkin Exhibit (12:30pm - 2:00pm): Come view all entries of Somethin’ Pumpkin and pick up a free Somethin’ Pumpkin Contest recipe booklet (while supplies last) Kid’s Activities (11:30am - 2:00pm): Join us for free pumpkin-theme activities, such as pumpkin decorating and Extension’s Dirt Babies (all activities while supplies last). For complete details about Somethin’ Pumpkin, contact Linda J. Minges, at 704.922.2127 or linda_minges@ncsu. edu. Minges is a registered dietitian with NC Cooperative Extension. Contact her for additional nutrition and food safety information. Follow Minges on Facebook: www.facebook.com/gcehealthyliving to learn of upcoming details for Somethin’ Pumpkin and future workshops.
Beware Medicare card fraud Have you received phone calls from individuals asking for your Medicare number so they can send you a new Medicare card? This is a scam. Individuals from Medicare will never call to ask you this information. Medicare has this information at their fingertips. Starting next year, a major change will be occurring in Medicare. In 2015, Congress passed the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act. This law requires the removal of the social security numbers from all Medicare cards by April 2019. This new initiative is referred to as the Social Security Number Removal Initiative (SSNRI) A new randomly generated Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) will replace the social security number. When the initiative gets under way all Medicare beneficiaries will be assigned a new MBI and be sent a new Medicare card. The primary goal of the initiative is to decrease Medicare beneficiaries’ vulnerability to identity theft by removing the
social security number from their Medicare cards and replacing it with a new Medicare MBI that does not contain any other personal information. Remember, CMS and Medicare will never contact you by phone or email to ask for personal information relating to the issuance of the new Medicare cards. Any such contact is a scam. Don’t be taken in. Also, there will be no charge for the issuance of the new Medicare cards. Anyone seeking to have a beneficiary pay money for the new card is a scammer. Be especially careful of anyone seeking to have access to your checking account to pay any fee for the new card. Beneficiaries are especially vulnerable if they are isolated, frail or may have cognitive loss. Caregivers should be on the alert for these kinds of scams. The North Carolina Senior Medicare Patrol (NCSMP) Program is housed within Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) at the NC Department of Insurance.
NCSMP is a preventive educational program whose goal is to reduce Medicare error, fraud, and abuse through coordinated efforts of educational and promotional activities. NCSMP is currently educating beneficiaries and caregivers at outreach events about the issuance of the new Medicare cards. CMS will also be conducting intensive education and outreach to beneficiaries to help them prepare for this change. If you receive any calls asking for your Medicare number, write down as much information about the conversation including name, telephone numbers and any additional information and contact NCSMP at SHIIP by calling 855-4081212. Help us protect, detect and report Medicare fraud. In Gaston County, If you need help with your Medicare or have questions about your new Medicare card, contact the Gaston County SHIIP office at (704) 922-2111.
The Town of Stanley and many other volunteers pitched in and sent a large amount of supplies to Texas in aid of Hurricane Harvey victims. Stanley Volunteer Firefighter, Captain Jimmy Ingold, who is also a Firefighter for Charlotte, was also deployed with the Swift Water Teams from Charlotte FD to Texas and served as part of the Haz Mat Team. Town of Stanley photo
Holy Angels celebrating volunteens
Summer Volunteen award winners (l-r) Serenity Brown, Evan Friday, Priyanka Patel and Kevey Gamble. Holy Angels photo
This summer Holy Angels welcomed 107 volunteens (middle and high school students) into the Summer Volunteen program. Ranging in age from 13-18, these young people shared their enthusiasm and joy with residents, supported employees and LifeChoices participants. They have generously given a part of their summer vacation “hanging out” at Holy Angels. They have spent time helping with boat rides, the horticulture program and music therapy, Camp Wyliewanna (at Camp Hope) and Fun Fridays; offices enjoyed some extra pairs of hands as well. According to Regina Moody, Holy Angels President/CEO, “these students, while having a great time, made a big difference in the lives of the people we serve and had life changing experi-
ences.” The summer volunteens represented 28 public and private middle and high schools from two states and gave 3,205.5 hours of volunteer service. Donnie Thurman, Jr. Volunteer Services Manager, who coordinated the summer volunteer experience stated, “I believe that this program is one of the best youth programs in the country. It is so successful because of the unique experience that students have with our residents on a daily basis. Four summer volunteens received the Outstanding Summer Volunteen award. Their contributions were considered to be exceptional: Serenity Brown, 13, Charlotte, parents – Shanna & Mario Brown, is a student from Piedmont Open IB Middle School. She assisted
the residents in the Morrow Center; Evan Friday, 13, Gastonia, parents – Dana & Todd Friday, is a student at Cramerton Middle School. He helped out in the Morrow Center; Priyanka Patel, 16, Belmont, parents - Kashmira & Kailash Patel, from Highland School of Technology; served in the Morrow Center; Kevey Gamble, 16, Belmont; parent Lakisha Lipscomb, attends Stuart Cramer High School; was a big help in the LifeChoices program and Oakcrest group home. 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 delicate medical conditions.
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Red Raiders smother Clover in huge 28-0 win By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
Shakespeare once wrote in his play Hamlet that brevity is the soul of wit. South Point head coach Adam Hodge invoked a bit of Shakespearen wisdom when he summed up the Red Raiders big 28-0 football win over Clover in simple terms “It was a good win.” That’s it, no more. What more needs to be said? Well, actually there was a lot more to the story, but sometimes words can take away from what is just a great moment. It took a lot of work for Hodge to be able to sum up what can best be described as a great effort into one witty sentence. Going into last Friday’s game against the Clover Blue Eagles the Red Raiders knew they had work to do. South Point needed to come up with a way to limit the highpowered Clover offense. The Red Raiders coaching staff understood that if they could keep the Blue Eagles offense off the field things should go their way. That mind set proved to be a wise strategy. The Red Raiders totally shut the Clover offense down. The defensive game plan South Point used put a heavy load on a group of players that didn’t let their teammates down The Red Raiders decided to run with a three man front with the hopes of being able to have extra people at the ready to handle the potent Clover passing game. It would be up to the South Point defensive line two stop the Clover ground game. The Red Raiders front line
did just that. Defensive linemen Phillip Davis, Lawrence Haley, and Tyler Kotulla proved themselves to be a wall that Clover just couldn’t work around. “Phillip Davis played lights out,” Red Raider head coach Adam Hodge said. “It was his best game he’s played all year. The entire defensive interior played well.” The play of the D-line set the tone for South Point. “They really stepped up,” Hodge said of his defensive lineman. “We played a three man front all day they only got five yards. I knew if we could run the three man front we would do well, that was the key to the game.” The South Point defensive seriously limited what Clover could do. The normally productive Blue Eagles were held to 189 yards of total offense. That included the paltry five yards on the ground. With the Clover offense bottled up it was up to the Red Raiders offense to grind out what was needed to get the win. To do that South Point played old fashion ball-control offense sprinkled with an occasional pass to keep Clover guessing. In short, South Point pounded the ball and kept the Clover offense on the bench. South Point ran 52 offensive plays and produced 20 1st downs. Clover on the other hand ran 20 plays and had half as many 1st downs. “Our offensive line played well,” Hodge said. “The offense controlled the clock. It was a complete team effort we wanted to control the clock.” South Point’s combination of tough defense and ball con-
trol offense worked. The South Point offense had 322 yards, 296 of which was on the ground. Red Raider QB Scottie Lee had a great game. Lee was 3 for 4 for 26 yards and a TD. He also ran for 107 yards and a TD. Fullback Jake Alexander took the bulk of the carries for Big Red. Alexander had 159 yards off of 28 carries and a score. Ray Grier was the recipient of all of Lee’s throws. Grier had 26 yards and a score in a decent day’s work. See SOUTH POINT, Page 12
Head coach Adam Hodge congratulates his team on playing four good quarters of football. South Point shut out Clover by a score of 28 to 0.
The Red Raider defense shuts down the Clover rushing atSouth Point’s #75, Tyler Kotula and #77 Phillip Davis have a tempt. sack party in the Clover backfield.
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Caleb Gibson fights through the Clover defenders to score a Ray Grier shows great concentration as he pulls down the pass touchdown. for the touchdown. Photos by Tommy Bain
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Defensive Lineman Phillip Scottie Lee on a quarterback keeper for South Point’s Matthew Robinson and Mario Brandon Davis makes a solo tackle. the first down. help to contain the Clover offense.
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SOUTH POINT From Page 11 South Point controlled the time of possession. The Clover offense didn’t have many chances to get back into the game. Of course that was the plan all along. “We didn’t want them to get a bunch of possessions,” Hodge said of the Red Raiders strategy “They can score in a hurry.” This week the Red Raiders will have another big game when they take on the Stuart Cramer Storm. South Point and Cramer are alike yet different. Both teams have offensives capable of running the ball. Both can pass as needed. The offensive differences are in schemes. Cramer runs a shotgun based spread, South Point the triple option. South Point and Cramer both have great defensive units capable of shutting an opponents down. Again there is a scheme difference. Cramer runs a penetrating 4-4. South Point runs a 4-2-5 that can morph into a 3-4 or any other configuration that is needed. This is the game of the week Game Time: 7:30 Friday Sept. 15 Location: Lineberger Stadium (South Point)
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Red Raider Calen Gibson gains yards against Clover. Photos by Bill Bostick, Tar Heel Sports Photography
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Hurricane relief fundraiser Right: Some of the dignitaries that attended the Bisque Imports hurricane relief fundraiser included from left: Scott Toal, Belmont mayor Charlie Martin, Belmont PD officers C. Willett and M. Harris, and D.J. Toal.
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The students in Amy VanDeventer’s (pictured) art class at Belmont Middle School were painting the school’s “wildcat pawprint” logo on the sidewalk last Friday. Two of them manning their brushes were Michael Auten and Brian CaVallo. Photo by Alan Hodge
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Rare B-17 Flying Fortess to be on display The Liberty Foundation’s fully restored WWII B-17G Flying Fortress “Madras Maiden� bomber will be on display Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16 and 17 at Concord Regional Airport, 9000 Aviation Blvd. off I-85 and Poplar Tent Rd. Ground Tours are from 2:30-5:30pm. Flights are from 10am to 2pm every hour on the hour. Anyone seeking info can call (918)-340-0243 or visit www.libertyfoundation.org. The Madras Maiden has an interesting history. It was built by Lockheed-Vega and accepted by the USAAF in Burbank on October 17, 1944. The B-17 was assigned to the Flight Test Branch at Wright Field and modified to be a “Pathfinder� aircraft and equipped with the H2X ‘Mickey� radar system in place of the ball turret. From 1944-1959 The aircraft spent its entire military career as a research and development aircraft. From the B-17’s that were converted to become “Pathfinder� aircraft, N3701G is the only one left in existence. The plane was purchased through sealed bid by the American Compressed Steel Corp. of Cincinnati, OH on August 18, 1959 for the sum of $5,026.00 and become N3701G on the U.S. Civil register. In 1960 she was transferred to Aero- Associates and had a cargo door added to the right waist of the aircraft. On February 6, 1961 the aircraft was sold to
PTO BBQ Fundraiser The Cramerton Middle School PTO is sponsoring their fall BBQ fundraiser on Friday, September 22. BBQ plates from Ole Carolina BBQ are for sale for $8 each. Pick-up will be available at the school from 11:00am until 6:30pm, and delivery is available for orders of 10 or more plates.
Albany Building Corp of Fort Lauderdale FL. The aircraft was used as a cargo transport, hauling fresh produce between southern Florida and the Caribbean. On March 17, 1963 N3701G was sold again to Dothan Aviation in Dothan Alabama and converted to a Fire Ant Sprayer under contract with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Sold again on October 4, 1979 to Dr William Hospers of Fort Worth, TX. Mr. Hospers and his team of volunteers spent years slowly restoring the aircraft back to her combat configuration. On October 7, 2010, N3701G was sold to Training Services, Inc of Virginia Beach. The B-17 underwent a minor restoration and began to fly in airshows. In 2013, N3701G was sold to the Erickson Collection, an aviation museum in Madras, Oregon. Restored to her combat configuration and painted in the colors of the 381st Bomb Group, and sporting the “Madras Maiden� nose-art. N3701G in 2016 was leased to The Liberty Foundation and flies today to honor our veterans, educate current and future generations as to the high price of freedom and to preserve our aviation heritage. Since 2005 the Liberty Foundation has flown across the country to more than 50 cities each year sharing history with veterans, children and families.
Celebrity Chef Night is Sept 26 Come out to Sammy’s Restaurant in Belmont on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 to support South Point High School Athletics. The athletic department will participate in “Celebrity Chef� night where a defensive and offensive captain will make and serve their favorite dish. Athletics will receive 50% of the proceeds.
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Belmont Middle School’s Beta Club organized a drive to collect and make hygiene kits for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. The kits include a hand towel, washcloth, toothbrush, six Band-Aids, a bath size bar of soap, a comb, metal nail file or nail clippers, plastic gallon sealable bag, and $1 to purchase toothpaste. About 50 kits were made up. From left: Kaitlyn Sedor, principal Susan Redmon, Abigail Harris, Joseph O’Teul, Christian Graves, teacher Pam Stowe, Emma Sanders, Caitlyn Coyt. Photo by Alan Hodge
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Gaston Christian School sports briefs Varsity Boys Soccer: Gaston Christian School 9 - Southlake Christian Academy 0. Goals and assists: Colten Brewer 4g 1a, Blaine Rudisill 2g, Jacob Neely 2g, Caleb Thornburg 1g, Frank lopez 2a, Each of the following players had 1 assist each: D’Ale Roriguez, Davis McBee, Justin Farris, Lucas Whitesides and Nash Heavener. Shut out in goal by Brian Minnix and Austin Helms. Record 6-2-0. Volleyball: The GCS girls middle school volleyball team won in 2 sets ( 25 -19 and 25 -22) against Southlake. The GCS team was consistent with their serves with Kendall Martin serving 7 in a row including 2 aces and Lauren Franklin serving out the 2nd set with a tremendous 15 serves including 3 aces. Camryn Faggart, Oakleigh Shields, and Maddison Freeman played strong front row offense. Ayden Main, Emma Ghorley and Maylin Crisp hustled all over the court defensively and offensively to bring the team to their 2 set victory. Maddie Huffman and Hannah Stacey were consistently strong passers, and new comer Emma Walker had focus and intensity when stepping onto the court. Demetria Barrow (pictured) broke a 1-1 tie with 15 seconds left in the first half and Belmont Abbey hung on to earn a 2-1 victory in field hockey action Wednesday at Alumni Field. With the result, the Crusaders improved to 3-0, setting a new school record for consecutive victories and equalling their win total in last year’s inaugural season. Barrow took a feed from Marissa Olmos in the center of the circle and spun around for the game-winning shot, answering a Newberry goal just 2:06 earlier. Kayley Williams had opened the scoring by converting a perfect cross from Madison Ensley at the 28:10 mark of the opening period. In the second half, Paige Hinds saved the only shot on goal she faced and the Crusaders survived 11 minutes of being a man down after four cards. Belmont Abbey outshot the Wolves 6-4 overall and had the same advantage in penalty corners. Belmont Abbey photo
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Congratulations to Jackson Collins, a Gaston Day School fourth grader, on earning his karate youth black belt. Jackson has trained regularly for the last four years and successfully demonstrated the skills, strength, and perseverance worthy of promotion to black belt level by Shihan Ormaza and dojo instructors. In his black belt test, Jackson had to complete an intense cardio warm-up, demonstrate advanced martial arts skills, combinations, defense strategies, and sparring techniques, break boards in varied techniques, and also perform several Balintawak routines (Filipino martial arts with wooden sticks). Gaston Day School photo
The Belmont Central Elementary School annual Fall Carnival is coming Friday, Sept. 22 from 4:30-7:30pm rain or shine. The school is located at 210 Eagle Road, Belmont. The goal of the carnival is to raise money to provide funds to purchase: 200 Chrome Books to reach 1:1 technology ratio, books and learning materials for reading curriculum and three picnic tables for outdoor lunch and activities. Tickets and other fees may be paid for by credit card, PayPal, cash, or check. Advance ticket purchase available. Activities will include games, prizes, food, raffle drawings, silent auction baskets. Games will include knocker balls, rock climbing, game truck, laser truck, cake walk, nail painting, caricature artist, karaoke, K-9 show, photo booth, and more. Food will include Rocky Top BBQ, Carolina Quench, Sweet Frog, candy apples, Cotton Candy Factory cotton candy, Tastebuds popcorn. Raffle and auction items will include four Park Hopper Tickets to Disney Theme Parks, 4 Tweetsie Railroad Tickets, American Girl Doll, Vacation packages to Myrtle Beach, Blue Ridge Village Mountain Getaway, golf and dinner at Cramer Mountain Country Club, jewelry, perfumes, gift cards to local shops and restaurants, and more. Follow on Facebook www.facebook.com/Belmont.Central.PTO.
Belmont Abbey’s Hannah Zenker (pictured) has been named the Conference Carolinas Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Week, the league announced today. Zenker, a sophomore from Winston-Salem, N.C., finished seventh overall out of 114 runners at the Chick-Fil-A Invite hosted by Catawba College. Zenker was the top Conference Carolinas runner in the field with a time of 20:13.7, which paced Belmont Abbey to a fourth-place team finish. Belmont Abbey photo
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Raptors crush Graham 68-16 By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
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Weather concerns forced the Mountain Island Raptors football team to move their September 1st game against the Graham Red Devils to Labor Day. The delay didn’t do much to damage the Raptors preparation. The Raptors exploded in an offensive flurry easily beating the 2A Red Devils 68-16. Going into the game, Raptor head coach Robert Washington wasn’t sure how his team would do. The week before the Raptors were handed a tough 48 - 18 lost to Cramer. The Storm did a good job pounding on Mountain Island. How the team would rebound was Washington’s biggest concern. “Going into the game I didn’t know how the boys would respond after losing to Cramer,” Washington said. “We are still trying to figure out who we are.” Washington decided to redraw some things that could best fit the personnel that Mountain Island has. “We went back to the drawing board,” Washington’s said. “We tried to find an identity that fits this group. We’re not the same team we were last year, some of the stuff we ran last year we can’t run this year. We need to see what fits this group.” The Raptors didn’t scrap anything they just rebooted a few things. The reboot worked, as the Raptors put up 587 yards of total offense. Marcus Graham got most of the work at quarterback. Graham threw for 117 yards and two touchdowns. On the ground the junior ran for 119 yd and two TD’s. Senior quarterback Kyle Holcomb saw limited action. Holcomb only threw one pass. As it turned out the football gods have a soft spot for the senior QB Holcomb’s lone throw that turned out to be a 50-yard bomb for a score. The beast of the Raptor offense was running back Elijah Burris. Burris ran for 232 yd on only eight carries. The sophomore averaged 29 yd a touch, his longest run was a 72 yarder. Burris added three TD’S to what can only be described as an impressive game. What the Raptor offense did needs to be put in perspective. The Raptors scored on every possession. MI runners just couldn’t be stopped. The Raptor defense played just as strong as the offense. Mountain Island held the Red Devils to 227 yards of total offense. “The defense was strong,” Washington added. “They took on the challenge to stop the run. We did a pretty good job on that.” Michael Spivey set a school record when he left the field with 20 tackles. Spivey also had a sack. “The entire defense came to play,” Washington went on. “Gabe Stephens came up pretty big. We had good Corner play from Tyrone Bookert and Levonte Kennedy.” This week the Raptors host Commonwealth Charter.
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PUB TABLE OUT OF BRITISH ISLES and 4 chairs, newly recovered, leather seats. Old fashioned treadle sewing machine. 828-777-7191.
2-BURNER WOOD STOVE/ HEATER. Complete with dual wall chimney, roof jack, and fireproof floor pad. $350. Call 828395-2055.
TRAILERS: NEW 5x8, $525. 5x10, $695. Sales, service, parts, areas largest selection of trailers, best prices. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-2455895.
2001 SUBARU OUTBACK SW, new tires, batteries, brakes, auto, 4 cyl., Maroon color, 166k, $3500. 704-472-4849. 2004 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SEDAN, 4 cyl.,fresh paint, cold air, automatic with lots of options, runs great! $3000. Call 704-692-4765. 1997 GMC YUKON, GOOD SHAPE, 8’ trailer, 5’7” wide, 20” side planks & loading ramps, 2 spare tires, $350 or both for $1800. 704-434-6254. 2004 PONTIAC AZTEK, 3400 motor, V-6, 200 miles, automatic, runs, drives great! $2200. 704-418-9986. 1948 FRAZER FOR SALE. Car under construction. Best offer. 704-482-6750, 704-477-7807. 1973 VW SUPER BEETLE, orange with a black stripe, 1 owner, 96,825 miles, excellent condition, $8000. 828-228-7710. 1984 CHEVY CAPRICE CLASSIC, single family owned, original window sticker and carport cover, maintained, cold air, $6495. 864-506-9023.
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DINING ROOM SET, COFFEE TABLE & 2 END TABLES, Antique desk 4 Wingback chairs, FREE PIANO & TV. 704-4347761 , 704-692-9915. WASHER/DRYER FOR SALE. Maytag Washer and Kenmore (gas) Dryer. $75 for both./ Joe, 843-307-6985.
TRAILERS: ENCLOSED CARGO, $1495. Dump trailers, $2995. Livestock trailer used for horse, Gooseneck, $2100. 8.5x24, 20,000lb, 10 ton, used, nice, $4000. Come see us! J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828245-5895.
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KID’S KINGDOM PRESCHOOL is hiring full time teaching position. Must have early childhood credentials or CDA. Part time position also available. 828-453-8999.
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY NEEDS experienced Construction Workers. Pay based on experience. Must have Valid Drivers License. Call 704-913-3239.
NOW HIRING experienced Single Ply Roofers and experienced Shingle Roofers. Must have valid drivers license. Cline Co., Inc. 704-477-0516.
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SEEKING IMMEDIATE HIRE for Full Time Diesel Mechanic. Looking for experienced Heavy Truck (Class 4-8) Mechanic to assist in maintaining and repairing trucks and trailers. Pay based on experience. Requirements: Ideal candidate will be able to troubleshoot and repair all major components of a truck and trailer. Assist in ordering parts, communicating with customers. Be able to fill ouT and maintain all maintenance paper work. Utilize diagnostic equipment. Possess knowledge and experience on all engine makes and models, electrical, mechanical, HEUI Fuel Systems. Work with minimal supervision. Be able to change tubeless truck tires from 17.5 to 24.5. High School Diploma / 2 yr minimal experience. CDL A is a plus. Competitive pay. Bonus incentives based on performance. Paid vacation / holidays. 401K Option. After Hrs. premium wage. Apply in person 2722 Polkville Rd, Shelby or email resume to: curtishamrick@ dixietireanddiesel.com
EAST BELMONT RESIDENTS ONLY – Part time help wanted 40 hours a month doing light office work in a nice office space in East Belmont. Three to four months of work with potential for longer term. No experience necessary. Will train. Hours are flexible. You must live in East Belmont to qualify and have a NC driver’s license or State ID with an East Belmont address. If interested please send your name, address and phone number to slaye@ accelaconsulting.com. Starting October 1. (9/14 & 21)
SEEKING FULL TIME AUTOMOTIVE TECH. Ideal candidate will be able to troubleshoot and perform minor auto repair: brakes, perform oil changes and tune ups, change tires, front end suspension, inspections and alignments. Assist in ordering parts, communicating with customers. Be able to fill out and maintain all maintenance paper work. Utilize diagnostic equipment. Experience with Hunter Alignment a plus. Inspection License required. High School diploma, 2 yr. minimum experience. Driver’s License required. Competitive Pay. Bonus incentives based on performance. Paid vacation, holidays. 401K option. After Hrs. Premium wage. Apply in person, 2722 Polkville Rd, Shelby, NC or email resume to : curtishamrick@dixietireanddiesel.com
ONE ON ONE CARE, INC. NOW HIRING! 2nd and 3rd shift positions available in our Residential Group Homes. Full Time. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150.
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LOCAL SAWMILL has current openings for production support staff. Apply in person at the sawmill located at 470 Gaffney Ferry Road in Gaffney, SC or send resume to njones@associatedhardwoods.com SHELBY- WANTED MATURE COLLEGE STUDENT /Adult, nonsmoker, have car to socialize learning disabled adult, 4 hours, 2-3 Saturdays a month, occasional Sunday. Shop, lunch, befriend. Easy job, $10/hour. Leave message with contact number, 828-894-8356.
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