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Belmont Trolley receives grant from Community Foundation

Belmont native Alan Austin was recently named a Hometown Hero by Conder Flag Co. and the Charlotte Checkers ice hockey team.

Austin,48, is a member of the Charlotte Fire Department Station 41 unit based at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport where he drives engine Blaze 47.

He is also a long time member of Belmont and South Point fire departments. His firefighting career spans 20 years. Alan is carrying on the Austin family tradition of firefighting. His father Jimmy, uncles Tony and the late Ronnie, and cousin Craig all have association with the Belmont Fire Dept. Alan's grandfather Archie, was one of the founding members of the South Point Rescue Squad.

Alan attends First Freewill Firefighter Alan Austin of Belmont was named a Hometown Hero by Baptist Church, Gastonia Conder Flag Co. and the Charlotte Checkers hockey team. Austin received his award at a special presentation Dec. 1 at Bojangles Coliseum. and sings in the choir.

Photo by Alan Hodge See AUSTIN page 3

Belmont Trolley, Inc has received a $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Gaston County.

These funds will support the design and construction of a car barn in downtown Belmont to store and house Belmont Trolley’s historic streetcar.

The car barn will be the centerpiece of Belmont Trolley’s operation. Belmont Trolley plans to build a structure to house the car that architecturally incorporates design elements from the local railroad depots in our area. Part of Belmont Trolley Inc’s. Mission is to narrate the history of railroads and streetcars in our area and this will be

Alan Austin named Hometown Hero

by Alan Hodge

Belmont Trolley, Inc. secretary Nate Wells is seen with the 1913 trolley that’s currently being restored in the City of Belmont Public Works building.

Photo by Alan Hodge achieved by creating a Trolley Museum within the car barn.

The car barn will also serve as a gathering place and venue to host community events such as weddings, corporate parties and seasonal markets. The ultimate goal of the operation is to attract visitors to Gaston County from around our region See TROLLEY page 3

Last NCANG C-130 leaves local base Belmont's 27th annual Unity Day Celebration set The final Charlotte-based C-130 Hercules aircraft belonging to the North Carolina Air National Guard departed for its new home in Savannah, Ga. On Dec. 18. This marks a major point in the unit’s transition into a C-17 Wing.

The 27th Annual Belmont Unity Day Celebration will be held on Monday, January 15th at First Foursquare Gospel Church, 8 Elizabeth St., Belmont, at 7:00 PM. This event has been going on in Belmont with the goal of fostering unity between people from all walks of life. Reverend Anarah Henderson from Trinity Unity AME Zion Church will give the message. Councilwoman Martha Stowe will give the response.

Also on the program are the First Foursquare Gospel Church and Mt. Pleasant Baptist men’s choirs as well as Rev. Kenneth Alexander from Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Rev. Kevin Ford from First Foursquare, and Rev. Charles Reid from Hood Memorial AME Zion Church. Lord’s Prayer-Edwin Forrest from Holy Angels. Announcements and Offerings: Brenda Buckner (Salvation Army Captain Jonathan Raymer).

Belmont Middle School students will do the Unity Candle lighting.

Patricia Franks will introduce the speakers and Brenda Buckner will do the announcements and offerings and Mayor Charlie Martin will welcome guests. Debra Brown from the City of Belmont will present the Humanitarian Awards to two individuals.

The N.C. Air National Guard has flown the C-130 Hercules for well over 40 years, utilizing them in our mission to maintain wartime readiness with the ability to mobilize and deploy expeditiously to carry out air support missions and activities in the event of a war or military emergency. The C-130 will leave behind a legacy that Airmen both past and present will remember for generations to come.

Over the next few months the 145th Airlift Wing will undergo significant overhauls in preparation for the arrival of the first C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during the first weekend in April.

Basing C-17s at Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a costeffective, total force decision that takes advantage of a superior, multi-platform transportation hub, close to major military The flight crew of the last Charlotte-based NCANG C-130 is seen just prior to takeoff.

NCANG photo See C-130 page 4

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OPINION

Thursday, January 11, 2018

TODAY’S QUOTE: It is the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake, the fire of the frost, the soul of the sunbeam.

This crisp winter air is full of it.

-John Burroughs

Please don’t fall It’s cold as (fill in the blank) out of the funnel When I was a freshman in high school, I made the “crazy” decision to run crosscountry. Crazy because I am not an athlete. I didn’t try out for the football team because I can’t throw or catch a ball. I thought I could hold my own on the cross-country team. I was the slowest freshman on the team. When we ran in a regional meet against six other teams, I was the slowest runner. I was so slow that when I had a half mile left on the course, the other team was in the van, with the engine running, and the transmission in reverse ready to leave the park. There were four other freshmen on the team. They were great athletes. When I became a sophomore, only one of the four returned to the team. In my junior year, none of the other four returned. I was getting better but was no athlete. I never earned a varsity letter. My school felt so sorry for me, they awarded me a varsity letter my senior year. I never wore the varsity sweater with the varsity letter on it. I hadn’t earned it.

What happened to the other four? Why hadn’t they stayed on the team? Why hadn’t they honed their athletic skills and earned a varsity letter? Why didn’t they continue for four years and take us to a regional victory?

Fast forward to graduate school. It was very hard for me. My mother and I were talking about how challenging school was. Her response was brilliant, “If it were easy, everyone would be doing it.”

She was right about school and my cross-country experience.

I find that someone’s commitment to a new endeavor is similar to a funnel. For example, people say they want to volunteer at the Mission.

I ask them to go to our web page and click on “Volunteering.” Suddenly the pool of interested individuals shrinks.

On our web page, we ask you to fill out a personal profile sheet. Again, the pool of interested individuals shrinks.

Some of our volunteer pro-

grams require a meeting with our volunteer coordinator to explain the “do’s Tony Marciano a n d don’ts of serving as a volunteer.” The pool continues to shrink. My mother’s words continue to echo. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it.

The same is true about our New Year’s resolutions.

Whether it is losing weight, getting in shape, setting goals, etc. It is as if when the new car smell wears off, the interest wanes and the project is left lying on the side of the road, languishing for attention.

There is a Scripture verse that says Suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, character to hope and hope does not disappoint us. If I want to give you hope, you must go through two categories to get to it.

Suffering is the state you find yourself struggling against. Endurance keeps you going when you want to quit. When you don’t quit, you move to character. That addresses the “why we do what we do.” In other words, it examines the brokenness in our life that causes us to do those self-destructive behaviors that keep us from our potential. When we don’t quit and face the unvarnished truth of our life, we get to HOPE. We can’t go from Suffering to Hope without going through Endurance and Character.

My invitation to you is this; Don’t quit. Don’t be the one who leaves the funnel because it got too hard. Hang in there. Persevere. Push against the feelings to quit.

You will know a sense of exhilaration when you achieve the victory on the other side.

Well, I hope that you'uns who wanted a cold snap to prove it's winter got you fill last week. I know I did.

Once upon a time I worked a job where I was outside in all sorts of weather- that included freezing cold. I was tough, I was a vigorous youth, I could take it, now I am an office worm and despise the cold.

On New Year's Day I did not venture outside. I spent the day plunging my hand into the refrigerator and cabinets and eating the food I grasped from those larders. By the end of the day my stomach was boiling from all the junk it was trying to process.

I started thinking about how we coped with the cold back in the days of yore.

When I was about six years old we lived for a year in a shack on what used to be called Garrison St. in East Belmont. The heat source was an oil furnace that had one big grating in the living room. I would stand on the grating, looking at the blue oil flames below and pondering Hades, and put on my clothes. One morning I did this barefoot and by the time I got my togs on the bottoms of my feet had crisscross marks on them from the hot metal and looked like a baked ham. Another time it was so cold my mom, aunt, grandma, sister, and I made pallets on the floor next to the heat-hole like it was a campfire.

By and by we moved to Charlotte. One freezing cold day I was outside with a couple of my pals and we saw some other

kids coming down the street walking with a peculiar gait. They were walking like the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz. When they got to my yard it was apparent their britches were frozen solid. One kid said they had tried to ice skate on a neighbor's gold fish pond and had fallen through. On they continued down Atterberry Drive like goosestepping storm troopers.

A few years later we moved to Delgany Dr. One fine day it snowed a huge snowstorm and all of us kids went out to play in it. One little girl named Tammy kept running in and out of her house and her mom told her to stay outside. Suddenly, Tammy's stomach commenced to become upset and since she could not go in she ducked behind a snow covered bush. We decided to play hide and seek in the snow. My friend at the time, Brutus was him name-o, hid behind Tammy's bush. In a few minutes his mom called all of us to come in. We kids entered the hot, steamy, kitchen. It was just a few moments before a dreadful aroma filled the kitchen. Suddenly, the mother of Brutus screamed Oh My God for stuck on the back of Brutus's jacket was something I shall not say directly but put two and two together and folks how we laughed long and hard.

Time marched on some more and when my sister Sherry went to Western Carolina University I used to go visit her. Cullowhee, where WCU is located, if'n you

didn't know, is one cold place in winter. Back then (the late 1970s) there was nothing to do there in winter but eat pizza from Speedy's and party. One winter it was so cold that Sherry and the girls she Alan Hodge Banner-News Editor shared a house with had to pour antifreeze in the cammode to keep it from freezing. Once I drove the MG there in February when it was about 20 degrees and by the time I got to Cullowhee my feet and legs were so cold I could barely walk.

I called Sherry yesterday. She lives in Pasadena, California. She said she was sitting on her patio wearing shorts and a tshirt and sipping a tall, cool drink. Don't rub it in I said.

OK enough crying about the cold.

Hopefully, it will kill the yellow jackets and mosquitoes. It will get warm again.

Shorts and t-shirts will appear here like flowers in a warm meadow. Hamburgers will appear on grills instead of bowls of soup or chili beans. Flip flops will reveal little butterfly tattoos or gnarly toes. Life, with all its seasons, will come full circle.

Make 2018 a great year How did 2017 go for y o u ?

Was it a good year or a not so g o o d Glenn Mollette year? Regardless of what happened you can't change 2017. The year is behind us and 2018 is ahead of us.

What can you do to make 2018 a great year?

Make a list of what you want to accomplish in the year ahead. Don't make it so long that it's overwhelming. Most people's list can go on and on and then it becomes a daunting task.

Here are some ideas for you.

Focus on your health. You can do almost anything if you have your health. Go to your doctor for a physical. Have blood work done.

Find our what your numbers are then adjust accordingly. If your cholesterol is high or your sugar level is high you will need to exercise a little more and eat a better diet with more fruit and vegetables and less red meat.

Eating less sugar will probably be a good thing for you in 2018 as most Americans eat too

much sugar.

Remember if you have your health you feel like doing something. You can work hard, sell pencils, work retail, work your garden, mow your grass and enjoy life. A lot of sick people have money but they can't enjoy their money because they threw away their health.

Find ways to keep moving and things to keep your interest. Winter months are tougher for most Americans so be creative in your efforts to keep body and mind active.

Make and Save Money.

You can't take money with you but you can enjoy it here and then leave some for your family. America's economy is coming back. There are more jobs now than we have seen in awhile. Some corporations who moved their work to other countries will bring some of their jobs back to America.

Any jobs they bring back will be more than we have had the last sixteen or so years. There is work to be done in America.

You might have to drive or move to another town but there is money to be made if you are willing to work. Even if you have to work two jobs you can earn a paycheck in America.

Every time you get a paycheck put some money aside in your bank. Eventually buy some stock in a mutual fund or preferably an index fund. Unless you have a crisis in your life leave your saved money alone and keep adding to it. Eventually you will have enough for hard times and good times.

Pursue one or two interests

in 2018. Fourteen months ago I started taking violin or I should say fiddle lessons. I enjoy it.

It's something to do. I write these columns. It's something to do. I like to travel. It's something to do. I hope to write a book in 2018. It's something to do. I try to do only what I enjoy but that's not easy because not everything is enjoyable.

Of course there is always more. You have a closet or a garage you need to clean out.

You have chores and more chores to get done and most

everybody does.

Find time for God in 2018.

Most Americans believe in God but spend very little time in spiritual pursuits. When all your friends have walked away and even your family and other loved ones are no longer there for you there is a friend who sticks closer than all others.

There is only one person who can make 2018 a great year for you. Go look in the mirror and look this person over.

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AUSTIN from page 1 “I am so proud of Alan receiving the Hometown Hero award,” Jimmy said. “Of course I am partial, but feel he deserves it.”

Austin received his Hometown Hero award during halftime at a Dec. 1 Checkers game at Bojangles Coliseum. He was nominated by his battalion captain Rusty Garrison following a request from Conder Flag to CMFD for an outstanding firefighter to recognize.

Tim Gilland with Conder Flag explained the process.

“We worked with the Checkers and decided to create an award that would honor an unsung hero,” Gilland said. “Charlotte Fire Department public information officer captain Rob Cannon gave us Alan's name.”

A big factor in Austin receiv-

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ing the Hometown Hero designation is the fact that he manages to continue his day to day duties at the airport, while also battling colon cancer. The good news on that front is the situation is improving day by day.

“Alan really deserves to be called a Hometown Hero,” said Gilland.

The evening of the award, Austin and his wife of 16 years Tami, as well as his sons Ayden, Cal, and Dylan were treated to a dinner, seats at the Checkers game, and a tour of the coliseum. He was honored onstage with the crystal Hometown Hero plaque.

“It was a great evening,” Austin said. “I was not expecting it. It blew my mind to receive the award.”

Conder Flag and the Checkers want to honor other folks with the Hometown Hero award.

“We plan on recognizing ten heroes this season,” said Gilland. “They could be someone such as an EMT, nurse, veteran, Austin with the fire truck he drives as a member of CMFD Airport Battalion based at Charlotte-Douglas International firefighter, police officer, or high school Airport. athletic director.”

Charlotte Mecklenburg Fire Dept. photo We are grateful for the continued support from so many and particularly, for the gracious, second grant received this Fall from the Community Foundation of Gaston County. This donation is enabling BTI, Inc. to continue its design efforts of the future Trolley. We look forward to presenting those conceptual plans in early 2018,”

CFGC. According to Belmont Trolley Inc. secretary Nate Wells, from page 1 plans for the barn are progressand beyond to come and explore ing nicely.

Belmont and the greater Gaston “We haven’t put a final County area. dollar figure on the car barn The Community Foundation yet.” Wells said. “We are curhas already awarded Belmont rently working with a local Trolley Inc. several grants to Belmont architect, Tim Johnhelp acquire and transport the ston, to do some floor plan layouts for the car barn.

Since we want it to be a dual-purpose facility to host events we have to make sure the car barn is large enough to hold adequate-sized Austin at Bojangles Coliseum the night he received his award. Left to right: sons Cal, Ayden, events, but still small wife Tami, Alan, and Tim Gilland of Conder Flag. enough for us to pull Provided photo off the capital campaign. We’re playing with a tight footprint to make everything work Wood and be affordable. We Storage are also working with Buildings some rail engineers who are spearheading Built the design of CharTo Last! lotte’s modern streetcar The Belmont Trolley during its days as public transport in Portugal. extension along Trade Archival photo St. to lay out the site • Replacement plan for the car barn.

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Clad Windows mining the final design of the ity. The $15,000 grant, will be for New Construction “The Community Founda- facility. We have to make sure used as the lead-off commitment tion Board of Directors is ex- it logistically works to bring a COME SEE Pre-Finished Oak to our car barn campaign to help cited about the plan to operate a spur off the mainline track into MIKE TRENT build momentum for the project historic streetcar in downtown the building. We hope to wrap & Maple Cabinets as a capital campaign is formally Belmont. Awarding a grant for all of this up soon, maybe by Now in Stock! launch in early 2018.

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Wing and have fond memories of the C-130.

Senior Master Sergeant from page 1 Marcus Brendle of Stanley retired from the 145th on July 1, installations and seaports.

2015 after 34 years of service.

This new, heavy-lift capabilDuring his NCANG career, ity will greatly increase North Brendle worked in the logisCarolina’s ability to serve tics and aerial port divisions.

He flew to many corners of the globe on C-130s.

“I hated to see the last C-130 go,” Brendle said.

“Places I flew to included Korea, Afghanistan, Kuwait, California, Utah, Turkey, Greece, Germany, and Panama. The C-130 is the workhorse of the U.S. Air Force. It can take off on short fields, land on skis on snow, and do most anything. I love the sounds of the engines and look up when ever one comes over.”

Belmont's Jimmy Austin NCANG personnel give a proper sendoff to the C-130 as it heads for a new base in Georgia. also retired from the 145th in NCANG photos 2002 with 20 years of service.

He was a Master Sergent in time,” Austin said. “They are dependable. They always got vehicle maintenance but spent C-130s.

“I flew on them all the somewhat primitive but very you where you needed to be.”

Belmont’s Jimmy Austin during his NCANG days with a C-130. a lot of time in and around the

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its citizens and those in surrounding states during disaster-response operations, while also increasing our capabilities abroad.

Many local men and women are serving or have served in the 145th Airlift

Taking Stock As We Begin a New Year This may seem odd, but as I look ahead to a year we all know will be momentous, you want to know what I feel most strongly?

Gratitude.

I’ll tell you in a moment how much work we have ahead of us to strengthen our country. But I’m mindful of just how strong we already are. A resilient economy has been performing well for several years now, avoiding both rampant inflation and recession.

Despite its flaws, we have a remarkable education system that has allowed more people to enroll in college, make dramatic gains in lifelong learning and — especially in the case of racial minorities — get an education that a generation ago would have been much harder to secure.

We have a more diverse, educated workforce than ever before, and we’re making progress on issues from climate change to social equality. We remain wealthy, powerful, and blessed with perhaps the strongest governing institutions of any country in the world — despite the challenges of the moment.

We possess an immense, deep pool of talented people, who have made us a leading example of unity out of diversity, or as our motto has it, “out of many, one.”

However, we have to work to retain and buttress our strengths.

And as I suggested, we have our work cut out for us.

For one thing, we’ve always been an open country, welcoming a great diversity of people and remaining open to their aspirations and ideas. But we’ve been losing this. Immigration has been cut back sharply. A large and vocal group of Americans want to “take back America” to some more homogenous ideal that never actually existed.

At the same time, too many Americans also feel excluded and alienated from economic opportunity and what should be shared institutions. There are fewer places where different classes of people can mix and where our institutions can become more heterogeneous. We tend to associate with our own, which is natural and not to be criticized, but it carries costs in reinforcing our own biases.

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Yet here’s the thing. While I understand our problems, I utterly reject the idea that we can give into them. From its start, this nation has been about resolving problems. We did so by embracing our simple, core virtues: humility, hard work, a welcoming attitude, inclusivity, neighborliness, consensus-building, and above all, a recognition that freedom has been given to us and we have an obligation to lead constructive lives.

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And as economic inequality rises, smaller and smaller groups of people corner an ever larger share of wealth, political power, and communal influence.

All of this has been straining our politics. We are more polarized and politically divided than I’ve seen in my lifetime. Excessive partisanship, the permanent political campaign that marks policymaking at the federal level, the strength of narrow interest groups, the outsized role of money in politics, the decline in the quality of public debate — all are cause for great concern.

I hope 2018 sees a turn toward addressing the defects in our political institutions and political culture — a shift in political life toward seeking the common good and focusing on the national interest.

This would allow us to re-focus on one of the defining features of our country’s history: that what we’re about as a nation is providing opportunity for all. That everyone has a role to play in contributing positively to a better neighborhood, a better community, a better state and nation, a better world. That as Americans, we devote ourselves to something larger than ourselves.

This sense of beckoning opportunity has been waning. We’re not investing in our future as we used to, in basic infrastructure like roads and bridges, in social infrastructure like schools, health clinics and libraries, or in the research and development that are crucial to a next-generation economy. Our optimism as a country — so characteristic of our past — seems hard to locate these days. Americans are troubled, uneasy, and alarmed by everything from the quality of presidential leadership to Russian meddling to the rise of income

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Keep pets warm in cold weather

Congratulations to Corporal Robert Ellison for receiving the Mount Holly Police Department Employee of the Year Award for 2017. Corporal Ellison is very deserving of this award because of his hard work and dedication to the Police Department and to the citizens of Mount Holly. Corporal Ellison was nominated for this award by the employees of the Mount Holly Police Department, which serves as a testament to our observance of his hard work and also to his role as a very valuable member of the MHPD family. Great job Corporal Ellison!

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By Joann Hager During the winter season, many dogs feel the cold as much as their owners do, especially short haired dogs that are not used to being out in the cold. Keeping your dog warm through the winter months is important to maintaining top health, and it won't take you much extra effort to ensure winter coziness for your canine pal.

Understand your breed's particular susceptibility. Some dog breeds are more prone to the cold than others, while some breeds adapt extremely well to the cold: Dogs that are great in the cold include Alaskan Malamutes, Siberian Huskies and Chow Chows. Dogs that find it harder include Dobermans, toy dogs, low hair or hairless dogs, and Greyhounds. Any shaven or excessively clipped dog will fall into this category as well because the thick winter coat is a dog's insulation.

Provide appropriate shelter. It is optimal if your dog can remain indoors throughout winter, going outside for exercise and bathroom breaks only.

This will ensure that your dog doesn't get cold while you're out or asleep. Young puppies should not be left outside as they don't have the ability of

Practice fireplace safety Gathering around the hearth this winter?

While a cozy, charming fire is the perfect place to relax, don’t take a vacation from practicing safety guidelines. Stay safe with the following checklist.

Alarms, detectors-Check all of your home’s life-saving safety devices, including carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms for functionality and to ensure batteries are still working. You should do this periodically, but it’s especially important during the holidays and other times when you use your fireplace.

Fireplaces- Many decorating items and materials are combustible, so make sure yours are a safe distance from the fireplace. Conduct annual maintenance on your fireplace, chimney and associated elements. Outfit your gas fireplace with a safety screens to prevent

burns. Remember that the metal in safety screens can heat up, and your heating equipment — fireplaces, stoves, inserts and their surrounding material — will remain hot for some time after use.

Candles- Lit candles add warmth and splendor to rooms, but they come with certain risks. Place these burning beauties in safe locations away from fabrics such as drapes and curtains, table centerpieces and other flammable objects. Place candles where they can’t be easily knocked over. Only burn candles in occupied rooms — if they are burning, never leave them unattended. If you have children, pets or an infirm person living with you, battery-operated, flameless candles or scented candle warmers make for safer alternatives that can offer you peace of mind.

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older dogs to keep themselves warm outside.

If you have an outside dog, ensure that he has access to a shelter and bedding inside the shelter. Fresh straw and pine shavings provide a suitable layer of insulation against the cold of the ground for an outside shelter; be sure to change it regularly. An outdoor dog shelter should have a sloped roof, insulation and heating, especially for very cold climate locations. For rainy winters, ensure that the entrance way is protected so that rain cannot get into the shelter. Bring all outdoor dogs inside if the cold spell becomes exceptionally cold and long; even the barn is warmer than an outdoor dog shelter.

Ensure that the bedding is warm and well placed. Bedding is an important part of keeping a dog warm through winter. If your dog sleeps on the ground or near drafts, place the bed up off the floor.

A custom-made bed with cushioned insert, blankets, and old clothing make good, warm bedding. For old and arthritic dogs, consider using a heated dog bed. Clean and change

bedding regularly to reduce fleas, germs, and mess.

Use canine clothing options for particular dogs and situations. Canine clothing can help to keep your dog warm through winter, especially for small or toy dogs, dogs without long hair, and old or sick dogs. One of the key signs of a cold dog is shivering, just like humans. Dog jackets, snuggies, and sweaters can be purchased or made (knit, sew, crochet, or quilt) for any sized dog. For wetter winters, you might like to attach a rainproof layer over the top but make sure that it is breathable.

Take shorter walks when the weather is severely cold. Don't try to take your dog on the same length walks as during warmer weather. A shorter walk can still accomplish enough exercise and relief breaks without causing your dog (and you) to become too cold. Even if you are indoors, keep exercising. Play indoor games with your dog, such as fetch, tug-of-war, hiding toys, and if it's possible to let them run around inside, then do so. Run them up and down the stairs for agility

practice. Keep in mind that if your dog has some joint or hip problems they may not be able to run, so just let them walk up and down the stairs.

Avoid overfeeding your dog. While it is important to eat regularly and well during colder months, in order to keep up energy and warmth, with an indoor dog there is no need to increase the food amounts.

Doing so can risk creating an overweight dog. Be sure that your dog has constant access to clean, unfrozen water, indoors and outdoors. Heated bowls can be purchased for use outside.

Keep winter-time toxic items away from dogs. Antifreeze tastes unusually sweet to dogs and they will lick it if they can access it. If your dog does ingest it, see a vet immediately as treatment needs to be given within hours to save your dog's life. Another toxic problem during winter is rat bait, used in greater amounts due to everyone living in close proximity over winter. Keep all toxic items well out of the reach of dogs and other pets and clean up any spills immediately.

Volunteering is important

By Page Carver, Gaston County Family YMCA CVO For over 20 years, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (Monday, January 15, 2018) has encouraged individuals to volunteer their time to improve their communities. As we look ahead to 2018, now more than ever that spirit of community service can help heal our differences through a common cause—giving back and strengthening the places where we live, work and play is something we all can agree on.

Here at the Gaston County Family YMCA we’re encouraging everyone to use this day as a call to action to get involved—in large or small ways—to make our communities better.

In our busy day-to-day lives, volunteering can quickly take a back seat to

other obligations and priorities. In fact, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, volunteering has seen a decline in the United States; only 24.9 percent of American adults volunteered in 2015, the lowest rate since the government began collecting this data 14 years ago.

Our communities need volunteers to keep them strong. The less people volunteer the more underserved children, families and adults don’t get the help they need to lead productive and fulfilling lives. Here in Gaston County the Y relies on volunteers to do everything from serve on our board to serve lunch during the summer months.

Each of our volunteers’ selflessness and willingness to roll up their sleeves to give back helps improve the lives of thousands of kids, adults and families.

In honor of the 2018 Day of Service the YMCA is collecting coats, socks, and sweatshirts to distribute to partner schools. We are focusing on the 3rd through 5th grade students that are often missed. We will be collecting new and gently used items at the Stowe and Warlick locations through January 26.

This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day find a program or organization that is meaningful to you and give them a call.

You’ll certainly be glad you did. We’re grateful for every one of our Y volunteers and we hope you’ll join their ranks To learn more about volunteer opportunities at the Gaston County Family YMCA, please contact Mary Lima at 704.822.9622 or visit us online at gastonymca.org/ volunteer today.

Jersey Mike’s benefits South Point High Jersey Mike's Subs , known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, opened in Belmont on January 10. Franchise owner Daniel Mustian held a grand opening and free sub fundraiser from Wednesday, January 10 to Sunday, January 14 to support South Point High School.

The new restaurant, located at 905 South Point Road, is circulating 5,000 coupons throughout the community offering a free regular sub for a minimum $2 contribution to South Point High School. Customers must have a coupon to be eligible.

Mustian shares Jersey Mike’s commitment to quality products and exceptional customer service, and is dedicated to giving back to the local community. Since 2010, Jersey Mike’s locations throughout the country have raised more than $25 million for worthy local charities and have distributed more than 1.5 million free sub sandwiches to help numerous causes. This year, the company’s 7th Annual

Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving in March raised more than $5.5 million for nearly 150 charities throughout the country.

To recognize those making a difference in local communities, Jersey Mike’s is seeking nominations for five $5,000 Sub Abover Grants. From now through January 19, 2018, go to BeASubAbove.com to nominate an individual who is making a difference. As a reward, Jersey Mike’s will send you a coupon good for $2 off any sub. Grants will be awarded in February 2018.

Started in 1956, Jersey Mike’s now has 1,500 restaurants open and under development nationwide. This year, Jersey Mike’s was named the country’s fastest-growing Limited Service Chain and fastest-growing sandwich chain in the 2017 Nation’s Restaurant News Top 100.

The restaurant’s hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. You can contact this location directly at 704-829-3612.

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory Tuckaseegee T ka Baptist Bapti Baptist Church

New Providence Baptist Church

Mount Holly, North Carolina

New Saint Paul Holiness Church

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

Second Baptist Church 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

BELMONT

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

MT. HOLLY

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Bethel Baptist Church

208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

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

Crossroads Wesleyan Church

Holy Comforter Lutheran Church

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Burge Memorial Methodist 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

101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Centerview Baptist Church

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

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church 154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Cramerton Temple of God Church East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

First Baptist Church 235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

Life Church 501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

Riverside Baptist Church 171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

West Cramerton United Methodist Church 207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

STANLEY

Catawba Heights Church of God

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

CBC-Memorial Apostolic

Westview Presbyterian Church

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

Chapel Baptist Church

Message of Love Church

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

LOWELL

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

Community Christian Fellowship

Bethlehem Church

East Belmont Baptist Church

Amazing Grace Baptist Church 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

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

Core Church

East Belmont Church Of God

Carolina Community Baptist

First Presbyterian Church

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

212 South Street 704-825-7269

Covenant United Methodist

Center Baptist Church

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

New Hope Presbyterian Church

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697

Family Worship Center

Epic Church

New Faith Baptist Church

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

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

Fresh Anointing Church of God

118 School Street 704-827-7071

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

Friendship Baptist Church

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Gaston Christian Church

South Point Baptist Church

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

Goshen Presbyterian Church

South Point Freewill Baptist

Roper Street 704-827-6280

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

South Point United Methodist

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Springwood Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801

St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

Stowe Memorial Baptist Church 26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987

The Pointe 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

1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

Lowell Church of God 804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church 3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

New Life Baptist Church 527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

Springfield Memorial Baptist Church 2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

Stanley Church of God

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

First Baptist Church of Lowell

Trinity Full Gospel Church

400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215

First Baptist Church 317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213

New Life Church 128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

Presbyterian Church of Lowell 207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

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Restoration Church 1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

Woodlawn Baptist Church 1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

McADENVILLE

Macedonia Baptist Church

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

Morningside Missionary Church 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

Lakeview Baptist Church McAdenville Baptist Church 192 Main St. 704-824-2740

McAdenville Wesleyan Church 300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

Employees of

CRAMERTON

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

New Covenant United Methodist

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

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Banner-News Obituaries

Mary B. Givens MOUNT HOLLY- Mary B. Givens, 97, went home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2018. She was born in Thomson, GA., daughter of E.L. and Dora Ingle Bates. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C.L. Givens; son, Bobby Givens; daughter, Margaret Lanning; and daughter-in-law, Jenny Givens.

Survivors include her daughter, Mary G. White and husband, Carroll of Mount Holly; son, Leslie Givens of Concord; daughter, Betty Ward and husband, Bill of Greenville, SC; daughter-inlaw, Maxine Givens of Myrtle Beach, SC; eight grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Woodlawn Haven for their care over the past three years.

A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Givens was held at 12:30 pm on Friday, January 5, 2018 at the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly with Rev. Bobby Gilley, of South Gastonia Church of God, officiating.

Burial followed at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Woodlawn Haven, 301 Craig Street, Mount Holly, NC 28120.

Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is serving the family.

Frank Price Hall, III Lake Wylie, South Carolina- The family of Frank Price Hall, III, mourns the loss of a beloved husband, brother, uncle, stepfather, and grandfather. Frank passed away at his home on Lake Wylie after an extended illness on January 4, 2018. Born on July 9, 1944 in Charlotte, NC, Frank spent his early life in Belmont.

He attended Asheville School and Davidson College and graduated from The Darlington School in Rome, Georgia and St. Andrews University in Laurinburg, North Carolina. Frank continued his education throughout his life.

His many interests included philosophy and sprituality.

In 1979 he met and later married his soul mate Janice Golden Freeman, who became over their 36 years of marriage his best friend, and confidante. Shortly after they married they moved to Lake Wylie, South Carolina.

Frank will be remembered fondly by his friends and family for his warmth, energy and humor, marked by a funny yuk-yuk laugh! As a young man Frank excelled at water skiing, snow skiing and the game of golf, all of which he tackled enthusiastically with abandon.

During their married life, Frank and Jan devoted much of their time and resources to Light Haven, a spiritual center in the North Carolina foothills which they co-founded and continue to support as benefactors. He and Jan were Angel Donors to Dream Nursery and Primary School

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in Kasenge, Uganda, serving pre-k-6th grade, which aids orphans and prisoners' children who would otherwise be denied an education.

Frank is survived by his wife Jan; his sister, Nancy Green (Mrs. Holcombe T. Green, Jr.) of Atlanta, GA; his nephews Holcombe Green III (Monica Green and their daughters Abigail and Cecily) and Frank Hall Green (Molly Green and their daughters Cece and Tucker) all of New York City.

Jan's children of his heart Amy Freeman Todd (Phillip Todd and their sons Joe and Josh Freeman, daughters Ashlyn Todd Harris and Kellyn Todd Holt) of Shelby, NC, Alison Freeman (daughter Caley McDonald) of Macon, GA and Angela Freeman Short (Dale Short, son Justin of Pawley's Island, SC and daughter Sally Armstrong) of Charlotte, NC; seven great grandchildren and his beloved canine companion Bella who brought much joy!

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Agape Hospice, 1316 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732 or Light Haven, 1325 McEntire Road, Tryon, NC 28782.

There will be no funeral per Frank's request but a Celebration of Life ceremony at Light Haven on January 21st. at 2:00 pm.

Frank asked that everyone who reads this say a prayer for the fulfillment of the Divine Plan on earth.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Dale and Donna Gould and Aicha Weiler of Lake Wylie and Aeptha and Eushahn Lonz of Tryon, NC for their constant care.

Condolence messages may be sent online at www. mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont is serving the Hall family.

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

–Romans 8:18

Hood Memorial Gospel Choir anniversary Hood Memorial AME Zion Church, 215 Sacco St., Belmont, will hold an event recognizing the Gospel Choir's 50th anniversary. The program will take place January 14 at 2:30pm. Other visiting choirs will be a part of the celebration. Call the church at 704-461-8336 for more information.

Saturday Jan 27th at 6 PM , Lowesville Gospel Concerts/Living Word Ministries – 1062 Hwy 16 South – Stanley (Lowesville) NC, presents The Marksmen Quartet from Dahlonega GA, plus The Golden Valley Crusaders from Golden Valley NC. If you love bluegrass, this should be your evening. This is a free concert and everyone is welcome. Annointed gospel music every 2nd and 4th Saturday. Contact Carroll Cooke 704-618-9762 Carroll Cooke photos

We Love Because He Loves Us 1 John 4:19 tells us, “We love Him because He first loved us” (NKJV).

What a great verse. God loves us, and we love Him. Because of His love, we in turn, love others. So much of what we are as Christians, is people who love others the way God loves us. In the midst of a world that values life so little, and many people have little regard for others, we need to show the love of Jesus Christ to everyone we meet.

Jeremiah 52:31-34 records the story of two ancient kings. During the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah, there was a king of Judah named Jehoiachin. He was only eighteen years old when he began to reign. After only three months as king, the Babylonians attacked Judah, carrying away many captives including Jehoiachin and his family. Thirty-seven years later, a new king begins to reign in Babylon, EvilMerodach. This king finds the former king Jehoiachin in prison, speaks kindly to him, frees him, and sets him above other kings in the provinces of Babylon.

The king also allows him to eat with him each day, and provides a daily allowance for the king for the rest of his life.

This story is one of the lesser known stories in the Bible, yet it gives us a great lesson in loving others. The Babylonian king showed great mercy to Jehoiachin, even though he was his enemy. He allowed him to eat at his table as if he was

part of his family.

He also saved him from certain death in the dungeons of Babylon. Why would a king in such a violent time, show such compassion to an enemy, a conquered king? It is hard to explain, Rev. Trent Rankin yet we must as- Salvation Church sume he loved Gastonia, NC him. He loved his salvationchurchnc.org neighbor the way salvationchurchnc@gmail.com he loved himself.

This king, who was no follower of God, certainly showed the love of God. Even though we were lost in sin, enemies to God, God calls us His children, part of His family. God has also showed great mercy and grace to us by saving us from our sins, by offering His Son Jesus Christ to die in our place. Why did God do these things for us? He did it because of love. God loves us so much that He gave His best for us. God has done so much for us, and loved us so much, how can we do any less than love Him, and love others? May we love others, including our enemies, with the same mercy and grace that we see in Jesus Christ. God loves us, and we love Him. May you show that same love to somebody who needs it today!

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Past, Present, and Future Meditations This week I visited the Schiele Natural History museum in Gastonia NC, with several friends. I hadn’t been to a museum like that for years. The spiritual gardening articles I’ve written have had a sharp focus on gardening and landscaping but as I experienced the museum, my focus on gardening shifted to all of creation and the ingenuity God imparts to mankind along life’s paths.

Everything is marvelously connected isn’t it?

Food, environment, bugs, plants, animals and man; there is a complexity, synergy and connection going on everywhere. And it’s beyond our imagination, knowledge and awareness.

All of us have experienced adrenalin rushes and while few know how to make adrenalin, our bodies do it automatically. None of us knows how to create red blood cells but our bone marrow produces it routinely.

Marvelous cells in our ears extract chemicals from our blood stream to make wax and other glands make their withdrawals from that same blood stream to make stomach acid to digest our food.

I recently had cataract surgery on my eyes and while I can see quite well, it isn’t

as marvelous as the eyesight God originally gave me.

And speaking of sight, the other night I was watching fireflies outside and do you know that scientists today still can’t replicate firefly light but we get to experience it every year on warm summer evenings; and how about orderliness? We contain miraculous complexity and hidden knowledge in our amazing bodies even before we are born and, when we are born, our amazing bodies go about the business of maintaining our health in an astonishing orderly fashion.

Just as our physical lives are complex, so is our world.

When God created man and man chose to sin, we all began contributing our part to damaging our world and even our own physical lives. What that tells us is that troubles abound and are getting worse as time marches on. Still, as life deals out hard blows and we invite troubles into our lives God promises to never leave us or forsake us if we stick close to Him and obey Him. Hebrews 13:5.

In 1971 I was in a British pub at 10am drinking dark beer; just the bartender and me. How it happened, I don’t know but a juke box across the room started

playing “Amazing Grace.”

As I may h a v e noted in the past, I was transfixed by the words; Dennis Siracusa didn’t totally understand them, but knew there was some insight there that was fundamental to my life. As years unfolded, I studied about grace and in 1979 decided I wanted it. Since then I have done my best to walk close to the Lord and not a day goes by that I don’t experience His loving miraculous grace. In 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 the Lord tells us that God will take our painful pasts or presents and point us to a glorious future. Our hard times will pale in significance to the glorious eternity He has planned for those He calls His own. Eternity in heaven is available but God’s Word is clear. Acts 4:12 and John 3:16, 17 lay out the inexorable truth that eternal salvation is only available through Jesus Christ. It’s a free gift from the Lord, we just have to reach out to Him and take it.

LRU to host the Rev. Reggie Longcrier In honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs will host the Rev. Reggie Longcrier in P.E. Monroe Auditorium at 10 a.m. on Jan. 15.

Longcrier has spent the past 29 years as Chaplain of Catawba Correctional Center in Newton, N.C. As a public speaker, he hosts events throughout the nation, speaking at correctional institutions, churches, human service agencies, and in various other settings.

Longcrier’s book, From Disgrace to Dignity, tells his amazing story of recovery from heroin addiction and incarceration.

He is the founder of Exodus Missionary Outreach Church in Hickory, which has continued to grow its non-denominational multiethnic congregation since opening in 1997. Exodus Church has gained an outstanding reputation for its diversity, inclusiveness, and innovative approach for reaching minority populations.

Longcrier is also founder and executive director of Exodus Homes, a faith-based United Way organization

with eight program locations throughout Hickory. The organization provides transitional to permanent supportive housing for people returning to the community from treatment centers and prison.

It also offers a comprehensive continuum of services to meet the needs of its Rev. Reggie Longcrier residents, sociation for the Advanceincluding inhouse enterprises which cre- ment of Colored People ate jobs for residents. The (NAACP) March, sponsored success of Exodus Homes by the Hickory Branch of the has earned the program numerous awards from across NAACP, will begin immediately following Longcrier’s the nation.

During a City Council program. The march is free meeting on Oct. 17, 2017, and open to the public. For former Mayor Jeff Cline more information, please proclaimed Wednesday, contact Emma Sellers, LRU Oct. 18 as Reverend Reggie Longcrier Day in the City of director of multicultural affairs, at 828.328.7288 or Hickory.

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Words can hurt “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” These words are an adage we taught children when they were picked on in school. But, in reality, words do hurt. Just ask the parents of children who are bullied in school.

Gossip is defined as a rumor, chatty talk.

It is a casual or unconstrained conversation about other people, typically containing details based on untruth. Scriptures define gossip as one who reveals secrets, who goes about as a tale-bearer, a scandal-monger.

In the south, we have perfected the art of gossip. In our gentile way, we say, “Bless their heart” the prerequisite to begin our flood of gossip about the person. In the church, we call it the weekly prayer meeting. Does this sound familiar? “Pray for Susan. You know I hear she started drinking again. Probably to numb the fact she is having trouble in her marriage.”

Listen to what Paul writes about gossip, “Since they thought it foolish to acknowledge God, he abandoned them to their foolish thinking and let them do things that should never be done. Their lives became full of every kind of wickedness, sin, greed, hate, envy, murder, quarreling, deception, malicious behavior,

and gossip.” Roman 1:28-29 NLT. Notice the list where gossip is included. Gossip resides alongside hate, envy, and murder. Yes, our words can lead to murder.

Words can kill the reputation of a per- Rev. Angela Pleasants son, their dreams and District desires. Words can Superintendent tear apart relation- of Catawba Valley ships. Paul describes Methodist Churches gossipers among those who are perverse. People who know what to do, but choose not to do what is right.

They suppress the truth for the sake of what is evil. Gossip is evil.

If someone comes to you with gossip, let it end with you. Do not respond nor become a tale-bearer. Instead of using our words to murder and destroy, use words to build and heal. “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.” Ephesians 2:29 NLT. Gossip dies when it hits a wise person's ears.

Elements of Empowerment events set Elements of Empowerment, Inc. has two events scheduled for theMartin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend.

On Saturday, the Belmont-based nonprofit, in partnership with Gaston Arts Council and Gaston County Public Library, will launch a new program. Cultural Readings & Rhythms From The Rocker is a free program to foster cultural awareness, acceptance, and preservation through the sharing of literature and music from a culturally inspired, custom-painted rocking chair.

The program is a series of five monthly reading events held at branches of the Gaston County Public Library.

The first program will be held at the Belmont Branch

on January 13 at 11:00 am.

Additional dates are: Ferguson Branch - February 10, 2018; Main Library - March 10, 2018; Mt. Holly Branch - April 14, 2018; Belmont Branch - May 12, 2018.

The culturally inspired, custom-painted rocking chair will be the storytelling platform at all events.

Elements of Empowerment, Inc. enlisted artist Catherine Courtlandt McElvane to paint the chair.

Cultural Readings & Rhythms is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

On Sunday, January 14, Elements of Empowerment, Inc. and Belmont Abbey College will continue the Com-

munity Jazz Series.

The 4:00 pm concert at The Haid Theater will feature a performance by the David Pankey Trio.

Guest will enjoyed a reception immediately following the concert.

The Cultural Readings & Rhythms From The Rocker custom-painted chair will be on display in the reception hall.

Concert tickets are available at Caravan Coffee & Dessert Bar. Information about both events is available on the Elements of Empowerment, Inc. Facebook page.

Interested parties may also contact the organization at ElementofEmpowerment@ gmail.com or (704) 7555210.

The Tuesday Afternoon Book Club met on December 12, 2017 at Covenant Village for their annual Christmas Luncheon. Clenda Lineberger was the hostess for this festive occasion.

The table was beautifully decorated and included a favor, a beautiful Christmas ornament, for each member. The meal was delicious and was enjoyed by all. The members greeted a new member, Martha Page, for her first time with the group. Instead of gift exchange, the members brought money to be sent to The Empty Stocking Fund.

Members were reminded to get the title and author of the book they plan to put in for next year to Eva Ann Via. Ladies left to right- Martha Page, Gearl Dean Page, Eva Ann Via, Beth Hollars, Beth Geddis, Agnes Horsley, Wilma Vargas, Edna Walker, Lissa McMeeken, Clenda Lineberger.

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South Point Fall Sports Awards Banquet - 2017

By Charlotte Sautner South Point High School presented its fall sports awards on Tuesday, December 19th at its annual fall sports banquet. The meal was provided by the Big Red Booster Club.

Awards were presented for volleyball, cross country, women’s golf, women’s tennis, men’s soccer and football. The evening was presided over by Kent Hyde, South Point Athletic Director.

WOMEN’S TENNIS Bailey Phillips – Most Valuable Player Anna Spurrier – Most Improved Holland Leonhardt – Coach’s Award Brooke Cox – Leadership Award VOLLEYBALL Jada Alston – Varsity Most Valuable Player Madison Taylor – Varsity Coach’s Award Sophie Carnes – Varsity Most Improved Anna Dunbar – JV Most Valuable Player Hailey Franks – JV Most Improved WOMEN’S GOLF Kamryn Shipman – Lowest Scorer CROSS COUNTRY Emma King – Women’ Most Valuable Runner Drake Ballard – Men’s Most Valuable Runner MEN’S SOCCER Henry Keel – Varsity Best All Around Dylan Maynard – Varsity Best Offense Zach Baker – Varsity Best Defense Charlie Tran – Varsity Player’s Award Adam King – JV Best Offense Eli Fermaglich – JV Best Defense FOOTBALL Jake Alexander – Dr. Wade Breeland Most Valuable Player Larry Dowdy – Dr. Eddie Lineberger Best Blocker Matthew Robinson – Belmont Drug CoBest Defense Nathan Hamilton – Belmont Drug Co-Best Defense Ray Grier – Shelia M. Rollins Memorial Most Versatile Award Ethan Jackson – Wrather Johnson Sportsmanship Award Sean Burns – Bennie Cunningham Most Improved Wesley Barker – Bobby Brown Unsung Hero Riley Nichols – Gerald Cortner Character, Leadership and Scholarship Scottie Lee – Varsity Coach’s Award Lawrence Haley – Coach Phil Tate “First Things First’ Award Ty Tinker – Lee’s Laws Service Scout Of-

fense Award Chancelor Mayfield – Lee’s Lawn Service Scout Defense Award Omari Hunt – JV Best Defense Naseem Jones – JV Best Offense Also recognized at the banquet were the student athletes named to Southwestern 2A fall sports All Conference teams.

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Drake Ballard Ben Bogle Nathan Brown Joshua Millspaw Justin Tolbert WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Catherine Carr Flora Forster Reagon Kasper Emma King Kaylee Thagard FOOTBALL Jake Alexander Wesley Barker Mario Brandon Tanner Canterbury Larry Dowdy Tre Glenn Ray Grier Lawrence Haley Nathan Hamilton Ethan Jackson Scottie Lee Riley Nichols David O’Hanlon Matthew Robinson MEN’S SOCCER Zach Baker Henry Keel Dylan Maynard Davis Spencer Charlie Tran LADIES TENNIS Brooke Cox Sophie Hanafin Holland Leonhardt Bailey Phillips VOLLEYBALL Camryn Harris Also recognized at the banquet were Southwestern 2A major award winners.

Kody Kubbs – Men’s Cross Country Coach of the Year Jake Alexander – Football Offensive Player of the Year David O’Hanlon – Football Kicker of the Year Adam Hodge – Football Coach of the Year Zack Baker – Soccer Defensive Player of the Year Bailey Phillips – Women’s Tennis Player of the Year Patsy Adolph – Women’s Tennis Coach of the Year.

FOOTBALL: Back Row – L-R –Lawrence Haley-Varsity “First Things First” Award; Matthew Robinson – Varsity Co-Best Defense; Jake Alexander – Varsity Breeland Most Valuable Player; Nathan Hamilton – Varsity Co-Best Defense; Larry Dowdy – Varsity Best Blocker and AP All State; and Ethan Jackson – Varsity Sportsmanship Award. Front Row – L-R – Scottie Lee – Varsity Coach’s Award; Sean Burns – Varsity Most Improved; Riley Nichols – Cortner Character, Leadership and Scholarship Award; Ty Tinker – Varsity Scout Offense Award; Chancelor Mayfield – Varsity Scout Defense Award; and Wesley Barker – Bobby Brown Unsung Hero. Not Pictured – Ray Grier – Varsity Most Versatile Award; Omari Hunt – JV Best Defense; Naseem Jones – JV Best Offense.

MEN’S SOCCER: Back Row-L-R - Henry Keel-Varsity Best All Around; Zack Baker-Varsity Best Defense; and Davis Spencer-All Conference. Front Row-L-R – Dylan Maynard-Varsity Best Offense; and Charlie Tran- Varsity Player’s Award. Not Pictured- Adam King-JV Soccer Best Offense; Eli Fermaglich-JV Soccer Best Defense.

WOMEN’S TENNIS: L-R Brooke Cox-Leadership Award; Holland Leonhardt-Coach’s Award; and Bailey Phillips-Most Valuable Player; Not Pictured – Anna Spurrier-Most Improved.

SOUTHWESTERN 2A MAJOR AWARD WINNERS: Back Row – L-R – Patsy Adolph – Southwestern 2A 2017 Women’s Tennis Coach of the Year; Kody Kubbs – Southwestern 2A 2017 Men’s Cross Country Coach of the Year; and Adam Hodge – Southwestern 2A 2017 Football Coach of the Year. Front Row – L-R – Bailey Phillips – Southwestern 2A 2017 Women’s Tennis Player of the Year; David O’Hanlon – Southwestern 2A 2017 Football Kicker of the Year; Jake Alexander – Southwestern 2A 2017 Football Offensive Player of the Year; and Zack Baker – Southwestern 2A 2017 Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Year.

VOLLEYBALL: Back Row – L-R – Jada Alston-Varsity Most Valuable Player; Sophie CarnesVarsity Most Improved; and Madison Taylor-Varsity Coach’s Award. Front Row – L-R –Anna Dunbar-JV Most Valuable Player; and Hailey Franks-JV Most Improved.

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National Pawn to donate musical instruments to Gaston Schools

Hugo the Hornet recently visited Kiser Elementary School in Stanley. While he and his bookmobile were there, Hugo spoke with the students about the importance of reading.

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Board of Education accepting applications for vacancy The Gaston County Board of Education is accepting applications from citizens interested in serving as the South Point Township representative. The Board will use an application and interview process to select the new member.

A vacancy on the Board was created when Chris Howell resigned in December. Howell, who was first elected to the Board of Education in 2012, accepted a new job and relocated to the Wilmington area.

Applicants for the vacancy must reside in the South Point Township of Gaston County.

Information about the application and selection process is available on the

Gaston County Schools website: www.gaston.k12.nc.us – click the “Board of Education” tab.

Anyone interested in the position should complete the application and send it along with a letter of interest and resume to: Board of Education Clerk, Gaston County Schools, P.O. Box 1397, Gastonia, NC 28053. Instead of mailing, applicants may bring the information to the Gaston County Schools Central Office, 943 Osceola Street, Gastonia, during regular business hours or e-mail it to Board of Education Clerk Dana Luoto: dbluoto@gaston.k12.nc.us.

The deadline to submit an application, letter of interest, and resume is 5:00 p.m. on

Friday, February 2, 2018.

In addition to reviewing applications, the Board of Education will interview applicants on Monday, February 19 prior to its regular meeting. The Board is expected to select a new South Point Township representative during the February 19 meeting.

According to state law, the Board of Education has the responsibility to appoint someone to fill the vacancy.

The applicant selected will serve the remainder of Howell’s term, which ends with the 2018 general election in November. The applicant may choose to file for election to the Board to serve a four-year term (2018-2022).

The Gaston Christian School Middle School Concert Chorus recently visited residents in a number of local facilities. The group performed for the residents of Carillon Assisted Living of Cramer Mountain, Terrace Ridge, Brookdale Robinwood and Meadowwood Nursing Center.

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National Pawn, a North Carolina-based pawn retailer with 16 locations across the state, is donating over 100 musical instruments and $2,000 for instrument upkeep to Pleasant Ridge Elementary School in Gaston County Schools. The check and assortment of band instruments, acoustic guitars, recorders and more were presented during a special assembly at Pleasant Ridge, Wednesday, January 10, at 9 a.m. Students enjoyed a brief presentation from National Pawn President Bob Moulton before the surprise unveiling of the instruments.

This donation is part of National Pawn’s ongoing commitment to support music programs in each county where stores are located. This marks the seventh year in which National Pawn has donated instruments to schools in North Carolina. In years past, Na-

tional Pawn has made sizable donations to Cumberland, Durham, Forsyth, Guilford, Mecklenburg, New Hanover and Wake County performing arts programs. To date, National Pawn has donated over 3,000 instruments to over 20 schools and a total of $54,000 in cash.

Moulton was inspired to begin the annual donation by his own childhood experiences. Like many young children interested in music, Moulton wanted to join his middle school’s band, but found it challenging to do so because it would be difficult for his parents to purchase a new instrument. Now as a successful businessman, Moulton wants to ensure that every child who wants to join a band program will have the ability to do so. He hopes this program will inspire others to also donate their gently used instruments to a local public school system so as many

students as possible can benefit from band programs.

“We’ve all got to do our part to make sure our children are able to seize music education opportunities,” said Bob Moulton. “Being a member of my school’s band gave me a sense of community, an outlet for expression and unparalleled team-building skills that I wouldn’t have learned anywhere else. Every donation, big or small, goes toward making sure every child has access to these same life-shaping experiences.”

In addition to Gaston County, National Pawn has donated to each district more than 100 musical instruments and a $2,000 check for the upkeep of those instruments to Cumberland, Durham, Forsyth, Guilford, Mecklenburg, New Hanover and Wake County Schools this year.

Less than two weeks away from opening the 2018 NCAA men’s volleyball season, Belmont Abbey has been picked to finish in a tie for fourth in the Conference Carolinas preseason poll, the league office announced. Voting was conducted among conference’s eight head coaches.

The Crusaders, who finished fifth last year, received 44 points, the same total as North Greenville. Defending champion Barton led the way with 66 points, including four first-place votes, just two points ahead of Mount Olive, who was picked to win by three coaches. King, which earned 64 points and the final first-place vote was third. Lees-McRae (39 points), Limestone (37 points) and Erskine (36 points) rounded out the voting. Sophomore outside hitter Liam Maxwell, senior opposite hitter Gavin Schaffer and senior libero Robert Valentine were listed among the league’s players to watch. Maxwell is among 27 players on the preseason watch list for the Karch Kiraly Award, presented annually to the nation’s top outside hitter. Belmont Abbey finished 9-17 overall last year (8-10 in conference play), but finished the regular-season on a five-match winning streak, just one shy of the school record. The Crusaders begin the 2018 campaign next Friday, Jan. 12 at Queens.

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Belmont and Mt. Holly fire and police team up for charity

By John Wilson Firefighters and police officers from Belmont and Mount Holly recently played each other in a charity basketball game.

The idea for the event, dubbed the Battle of the Interstate was the brainchild of Belmont firefighter Jordan Paris.

After thinking up the concept, Paris decided to reach out to the Mt. Holly fire department for help “I took it to Chief Ryan Baker the Mt Holly Fire Chief,” Paris said.

After that, Paris and Baker enlisted the help of Mt Holly detective, Ivory Craig.

Soon both cities had playing commitments from their police and fire departments.

A creative way to raise money for charity was born.

The game was held Saturday evening at the old Mt Holly middle school gym on South Hawthorne St. It was decided that the proceeds from the gate would be donated to the Community Relief Organization of Mt Holly. The CRO provides immediate and temporary material aid to needy individuals and families living in the Greater Mount Holly area who have suffered a temporary inadequacy of income due to sickness, accident, fire, or other crises.

The game got underway after an invocation and the singing of the national anthem.

26 year old Paulina Evers of Charlotte nailed it in her first time singing the the Star Spangled Banner in front of a crowd.

The game was broken

down into two halves, each 20 minutes long.

The first half action was pretty much all Mount Holly.

Belmont only lead once when the score was 14-14 at the 8-minute Mark. After Belmont went ahead Mount Holly responded by going on an impressive run that resulted in them taken a 32-19 lead into the half.

The atmosphere on the court and in the stands was friendly and entertaining.

Everyone was having a good time.

The stands were filled with an assortment of who’s who of Eastern Gaston County. Some of the people cheering the players in included East Gaston High School basketball coach Eugene Farrar and Belmont city manager Adrian Miller.

Miller thought the game was a great idea.

“It’s a fun way to get the police and fire together to raise money for a local charity,” Miller said. “Friendly competition between Belmont and Mount Holly.”

Miller hoped that this year’s event would be the first of others.

“I hope we can do this every year,” Miller added.

Despite being down at the half, Miller wasn’t giving up on Belmont.

“I hope we win.” He laughed.

In the second half, Mount Holly continued to add to their lead.

For a while it was looking like Belmont didn’t have a chance.

However, you can never underestimate the will of firefighters and police officers.

The Belmont crowd started to fight back hard.

Led by back to back baskets by police officer Cody Willett the Mt Holly lead dwindled.

With 4:32 on the clock, Mount Holly was only up by five.

Mt Holly 44, Belmont 39.

After being in control most of the game Mount Holly regrouped and decided that they weren’t going to let Belmont pull off a come from behind win.

Team Mount Holly push back and regained control.

In the final two minutes it looked like the crisis had been abated. Mount Holly shifted gears and protected their lead.

The game ended with Team Mt Holly winning the first Battle of the Interstate 55-46.

After the game everyone got together for group photos and to goof off.

Soon friends, family and well wishers came on the court to greet the players.

What had been a basketball game soon turned into a family reunion of sorts.

Of course that should come as no surprise. Though their jobs may be different police officers and firefighters are family, no matter what community they work for. Together these men and women hold the line.

On Saturday everyone had a chance to have some fun and in the process raise $688 dollars for charity.

Police officers and firefighters from Belmont and Mt. Holly line up for a group photo after Mt. Holly takes the first Battle of the Interstate charity basketball game. The game raised $688 for the Community Relief Organization of Mt. Holly.

Belmont firefighter Jordan Paris lines up for a foul shot during a charity basketball game known as the Battle of the Interstate. Paris, along with firefighters and police officers from Belmont and Mt. Holly thought up the idea of a charity basketball game between the two cities.

Belmont police department’s Sgt. Katy Ritchey looks for an open player to pass to during the charity basketball game between Mt. Holly and Belmont firefighters and police officers.

Photos by John Wilson

Abbey women win 79-62 over Mt. Olive

Belmont Parks and Rec 8-10 year old girls Warriors (gold) started off their season last week with a win over Lowell Mercury (purple). For more info on upcoming spring programs, contact Parks and Rec at 704-825-8191 or visit website at www.cityofbelmont.org.

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Senior forward Emry Tsitouris (pictured #32) scored 14 points and pulled down a season-high 20 rebounds in the Crusaders’ 79-62 victory over Mt. Olive last week. The win puts The Abbey at 8-4 on the season, with a 5-0 conference mark. The Trojans are now 4-8 with a 2-2 conference record.

The Abbey started the game off strong, getting off to a quick 5-0 lead. Mt. Olive did not score in the first four minutes of the contest. The team went on a 7-0 run in the last 1:37 of the quarter, to end the period with a 15-8 lead. After trading baskets in the early part of the second, The Abbey went on a 12-3 run over the last 3:52 of the quarter. This gave Belmont Abbey a 37-25 lead at halftime.

Tsitouris grabbed seven rebounds in the second quarter, and 11 in the half.

The Abbey did not score in the first three minutes of the third, but a Tsitouris jumper ended the drought. Then the Crusader defense forced the Trojans into a three-minute scoring drought. Later in the period, Belmont Abbey went on a 10-run over a 2:25 span to

take a 52-41 lead. Alex Busch ended the period with a three-pointer to give The Abbey a 58-45 advantage going into the final quarter.

Belmont Abbey started the fourth quarter off strong, not allowing a Trojan field goal over the first 3:35 of the period. In that span, the Crusaders increased their lead to 64-47, capped by a jumper from senior Briana Grier.

In the final minute, Taylor Gittings hit a jump shot to score the final Abbey point of the game. The Crusaders won the contest 79-62.

Belmont Abbey did not trail at any point in the game.

On the day, Tsitouris’ 14 points and 20 boards led The Abbey’s efforts. She also went 7-for-12 from the field. Freshman Maria Kuhlman scored 14 points and pulled down five rebounds. Freshman Allie Downing recorded 12 points and 8 boards. Keyanna Spivey grabbed nine rebounds, tying her career-high, while Briana Grier handed out a season-high eight assists.

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#12 of South Point, Scooch Baker shoots over #33 of East Gaston’s Ryan Grice. South Point won 58-52.

East Gaston’s #33 Ryan Grice goes up for a rebound.

Moses Nueman of South Point shoots of Caleb Bridgewater of East Gaston.

Late rally gets South Point past East Gaston

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

hard through some back and forth.”

It may have been the South Point defense that proved to be the key element in the victory.

“Our defense hung tough when are shots weren’t going in,” Kubbs went on.

The rivalry between East Gaston and South Point is long-standing. However, the respect that the coaches have for each other is telling.

“I think East Gaston has a really good squad,” Kubbs added. “They have a real nice team this year.”

Moses Nueman was the games top scorer and rebounder. Nueman had 17 points and 11 boards.

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When South Point and East Gaston go at it on the basketball court you can look for some fireworks. Both teams will fight tooth and nail to come out on top.

Last week’s game was no different. The longtime rivals battled it out in the first Southwestern 2A conference game of the year for both teams.

In the end, South Point came out on top with a big 58-52 win.

In 1st period action South Point led 12-10. In the 2nd, East Gaston upped their game and outscored the Red Raiders 19-16. #30 Blake Zieske shoots over DJ Hall as Caleb Bridgewater of After a scrappy first half, East Gaston attempts to block his shot.

East Gaston took a 29-28 lead into the locker room.

This was going to be a tough one.

“I thought that game was what it is every year with East Gaston,” South Point head coach Cody Kubbs said.

“Back and forth between two really good teams.”

In 3rd period action the Warriors continued to try to build on their lead. EG outscored the Red Raiders 17-14 in the 3rd.

Going into the 4th, the Warriors were up 46-42.

In the 4th period things changed. South Point turned it around and took it to East Gaston hard, out scoring the Warriors 16-6.

A strong 4th by the Red Raiders proved to be the margin of victory.

“I’m proud with how are guys fought,” coach Kubbs East Gaston cheerleaders were in high spirits during the South Point game.

Photos by Bill Bostick/Tar Heel Sports added. “Both teams played

Moses Nueman of SP has his shot blocked by East Gaston’s Caleb Bridgewater.

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East Gaston’s AJ Price #15 drives around South Point defenders.

Photos by Bill Bostick Tar Heel Sports Photography

South Point’s Kayleigh Shreffler eyes the basket.

RALLY From Page 14 East Gaston’s top scorer was Tyler Gann with 15 points.

With the win, the Red Raiders moved to 12-3. East Gaston dropped to 8-5 Up next for Red Raiders will be games against East

Rutherford and R-S Central.

Both squads look good. The Cavaliers are 10-5, the Hilltoppers are 11-4.

This week the Warriors will be home against Chase and Shelby.

Chase is still looking for their first win of the year.

As for Shelby, the Warriors and Golden Lions are evenly matched as far as records go. Shelby matches EG’s 8-5 record.

East Gaston girls defeated South Point 41-34 in a hard fought basketball game last week. In this photo EG’s Deja Ross #20 South Point’s Abigail Morgan and East Gaston’s Brionna Booker moves in for a score. perform basketball ballet.

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Abbey men fall to St. Augustine DeQuan Abrom (pictured #3) tallied 22 points and six rebounds, and Myron Carmon added a career-high 19 points, but a season-low shooting percentage led to a 79-66 St. Augustine’s men’s basketball victory over Belmont Abbey last week.

The Crusaders (6-7) shot just 37.7 percent (23-of-61) from the field to drop consecutive games for the first time this season. The Falcons (6-8) won their fourth straight game by hitting 46.2 percent of their shots and holding a 44-37 rebounding advantage.

Belmont Abbey held a 10-9 lead after a three-pointer by Abrom, but St. Augustine’s scored six straight points and never trailed again. The Crusaders cut the lead to one, 32-31, on a conventional three-point play by Carmon with 2:31 left in the first half, then tied the game at 35 with 51 seconds left on At the Carolina Panthers game on Sunday, December 17 high another Carmon basket, but the Falcons scored the final five school football coach. Jamar McKoy of Hunter Huss High points of the period for a 40-35 lead at the break.

Another 5-0 run by SAU to start the second stanza pushed School was selected for the Panthers’ ‘Coach of the Week’ recognition. He along with other ‘Coach of the Week’ winners were the lead to double-digits for the first time before a three by honored during an on-field presentation. The award includes Jacob Wilson closed the gap to eight, 49-41 with 15:43 left. a $1,000 contribution to the Hunter Huss athletics department. The margin went back to double-digits again before The And, there is another honor for Coach McKoy. He was chosen Abbey made a final push, cutting the margin to seven again, as one of five finalists for the Rose Bowl’s ‘Coaches Making a 73-66, on a Carmon layup with 2:31 left. However, St. Augustine’s tallied the final six points of the game for the 13-point Difference’ contest. Congratulations!

Gaston Schools photo win. Belmont Abbey photo

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2018 Gaston County MLK Unity Awards will honor Jackson, Ownbey and Shoukry The Gaston Clergy & Citizens Coalition (GC3), an initiative of Gaston Together, will present the 2018 Gaston County MLK Unity Awards to Danny J. Jackson, Ron S. Ownbey and Hossam E. Shoukry on Monday, January 15th at 10:30 am at the MLK Plaza. The Plaza is located on the corner of MLK Way/ Marietta St. and Long Ave. in downtown Gastonia.

The Gaston County MLK Unity Award was established in 2004 by the GC3. The award recognizes current or former Gaston County citizens who have performed exemplary community service to help build bridges of unity across lines of race, class, gender, faith and/or municipalities within our county. Names of the honorees are engraved on the MLK Monument located at the Plaza. Some of the past winners include: Senator Marshall Rauch, the late N. A. Smith, Rev. Houston Matthews, James Biggers, Rev. Dr. Richard Boyce and Judge Jesse Caldwell.

A native of Greenville, SC, Danny is familiar to many through his thirty-year tenure with the City of Mt. Holly where he currently serves as the City Manager. He is a graduate of Appalachian State University with a degree in Business Management.

Through his work with the

City of Mt. Holly, he has always worked to build cooperation and collaboration among Gaston County’s municipalities. Danny has been very active in the community having served on the Boards of the Mount Holly Community Relief Organization and the Gaston County United Way. He is a founding member of the Mount Holly Black History Committee, member of the 2035 Gaston County Comprehensive Land Use Plan Steering Committee and Gaston Outside Image Campaign Steering Committee. Danny also served as President of the Mount Holly Rotary Club. In 2016, he was named Mount Holly Man of the Year. He is married to wife Kay and they have four children.

The late Ron Ownbey was a lifelong resident of Gaston County. Professionally, he was a successful financial advisor and planner which afforded him the flexibility to spend time and energy towards his passion of building bridges of unity through music. Ron was a visionary in seeing that the art of music could create an umbrella under which different groups of people could find common ground and begin to interact and appreciate each other as individuals and as racial cultures. He was an active member of Holy Trinity

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Lutheran Church and in later years, Bethlehem Church. He served as a Board member at the DreamCenter as well as the President of his Rotary Club. He spearheaded many musical events showcasing both black and white bands together among them the “Night of A Thousand Stars” for Gaston Hospice. Ron was predeceased by his wife Susan.

They have three children.

Born in Cairo Egypt, Sam Shoukry moved to Gastonia NC in 1984. He has been employed at Tindol Ford since 1985. Since the events

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of 9/11, Sam has served as a representative of the Islamic Society of Gastonia at many interfaith activities with many different churches across the county. He has been an active member of the Interfaith Trialogue whose purpose is to foster understanding and harmony among the three faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Sam has been a member of the Islamic Society of Gastonia since the late 1980s.

He has twice served as the President of the Shura or Consultative Council. He and his wife have two daughters.

Mt. Holly Fire Dept. thin ice tips The Mt. Holly Fire Department is offering this advice for thin ice safety.

The onset of prolonged below freezing temperatures can cause the surface area of lakes, ponds, creeks, and ditches to freeze over and form a super thin sheet of ice. The problem with this is that the ice is thin and extremely unstable. Water seldom freezes uniformly, thus posing an extreme danger to anyone attempting to stand or walk on the ice. The ice may freeze to almost a few inches thick in one location (rarely the case in southern states) and be only a few centimeters thick a foot or two away. It can look inviting, but firefighters warn against using the frozen surface as a place to play. Doing so endangers the lives of emergency services personnel and the person(s) potentially in need of rescue. The thickness of the ice that forms on bodies of water in the Mount Holly area is simply not strong enough to hold the weight of an adult, child, or even a large animal.

If you do fall through a frozen body of water, remember to stay calm: reach for solid ice, kick to exit the hole, and then roll to safety toward the shore.

Never attempt to go out on the ice to rescue another person in distress. Try to reach the victim using a long-pole or a throw rope bag and stay on the shore. Be prepared to treat the person for hypothermia or shock and seek medical attention right away.

Stay safe and enjoy the winter weather season by following a few simple rules: 1. Avoid playing, skating, or driving over any frozen body of water. This includes lakes, ponds, creeks, and ditches. Remember that only the surface area is frozen and the ice is extremely thin. It will not be thick enough to hold the weight of an adult, child, or a large animal.

2. If you have an open body of water on your property, keep an eye out for children. Post warnings around the area and provide an access barrier whenever possible.

3. Dress in layers of warm insulated clothing and limit your time out in the cold weather.

4. Monitor weather and road conditions before going out for the day and notify family and friends of your plans.

5. Use home heating appliances in a safe manor.

6. Install and maintain smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in the home. Develop a home escape plan and hold fire drills to practice.

These Belmont Parks and Recreation 5-6yr old “Shark” players Jacob Beck, Mac Lopez, and Hank McCotter were enjoying a quick time out break during their youth basketball season opener game on Saturday, Jan 6, 2018. More info on upcoming spring sports activities and special events please contact Belmont Parks and Recreation at 704-825-8191 or visit the website at www.cityofbelmont.org.

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The presentation of the awards will be part of an annual event designed by the GC3 to recognize the dream of Dr. King for all. It is a dream very much alive in Gaston County. Please join the celebration as we honor those in our midst who have worked to build bridges of unity in our county.

The GC3 is a county-wide, non-denominational ministerial association formed in the late 1990’s by Gaston Together. The GC3 meets on the second Thursday of each month at 9:00am at First United Methodist Family Life Center in Gastonia. For more information, please call Gaston Together (704-867-9869.)

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Congratulations to Carr Elementary teacher Mrs. Samantha Wong who recently received her National Board Certification. Wong teaches second grade at Carr.

January is National Mentoring Month. Our school mentors give of their time, talents and resources to make a difference in the lives of children. Please take time this month to honor and thank Samantha Wong the mentors in your school. Let them know how much you appreciate what they do for students. For more information, please visit www. nationalmentoringmonth.org.

Mentor Training Session- Gaston County Schools will conduct a mentor training session on Wednesday, January 17 at 9:00 a.m. at the Gaston Regional Chamber, 601 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia. To register, call the Business Partnership Office, (704) 866-6329.

Board of Education Retreat- The Gaston County Board of Education will hold its annual work session/retreat on Friday, January 19 at 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 20 at 9:00 a.m. at the Rader Staff Development Center, 240 Eighth Ave., Cramerton. The public is invited.

Board of Education Meeting- The Board of Education will meet Monday, February 5, 5:30 p.m., at the Central Office, 943 Osceola Street, Gastonia. The public is invited. The meeting will air live on Spectrum Channel 21 and on Ustream.

Career and College Promise program- Gaston College will host an informational session on February 15 and February 20 to share details about the Career and College Promise (CCP) program, which gives high school students an opportunity to take college classes for free. For more information contact Amy Weisgerber at 704-922-6297.

“Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?”- The annual “Are You Smarter Than a Gaston County Fifth Grader?” competition returns Thursday, February 8 at 6:00 p.m. at Stuart W. Cramer High School. The event is a fundraiser to provide grants for teachers and features school teams paired with business representatives to prove who really is smarter than a fifth grader. The public is invited. Admission is $4. The Gaston County Education Foundation is organizing the program with American & Efird as the title sponsor.

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CHIEF OF POLICE POSITION: Employment Advertisement Town of Cramerton, NC The Town of Cramerton, NC is seeking an experienced professional with a demonstrated record of professional law enforcement experience including leadership, management, strong fiscal management and a customer-service philosophy with experience in municipal law enforcement, community policing, and resource management to serve as the next Chief of Police.

The Town of Cramerton is located in Gaston County, North Carolina and has a population of over 5,000 residents. Cramerton is situated along US Highway 29 (NC 74) between Charlotte and Gastonia. It is located 5 minutes from I-85 and approximately 10 minutes West of Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.

Employees of the Town of Cramerton share a strong commitment to continual organizational improvement and excellent delivery of services.

The Town of Cramerton operates under a Council – Manager form of government. The Chief of Police reports directly to the Town Manager and is responsible for an annual operating budget of approximately $1.6 million. Department staff include 15 full-time and 6 part-time sworn personnel. In addition to traditional police services, the department is responsible for code and minimum housing enforcement. Through an inter-local agreement the department provides all police services to the neighboring Town of McAdenville. The Town of McAdenville has a population of approximately 800 residents and operates under a Mayor – Council form of government.

Minimum requirements include: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a closely related field; advanced leadership training; 10 years of progressively responsible municipal law enforcement experience, including a minimum of 5 years at the supervisory or administrative level. Must be certified as a law enforcement officer in NC or eligible for certification immediately upon hire. Must possess a valid NC Driver’s License. Must maintain a minimum of forty hours of in-service training annually.

Interested applicants must submit a Town of Cramerton employment application along with cover letter and resume’ or CV. Those applicants already employed by the Town of Cramerton are not required to submit an employment application. Successful candidates will be required to submit a full hiring packet at a later time. The Town of Cramerton employment application is available at www.cramerton.org or at the front desk of Cramerton Town Hall. All applications must be submitted via mail or hand delivered to: Town Manager, Town of Cramerton, 155 North Main Street, Cramerton, NC 28032. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 24, 2018.

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