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Rhyne Sandcastle Farm still going strong after 105 years

By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com

One look at 85-year-old Stanley area agriculturalist Bill Rhyne’s gnarled and sinewy hands and you can tell the hard work it’s taken to keep his 100-acre Sandcastle Farm going for over a century.

The Rhyne spread is located on Old Willis School Rd. on the banks of the South Fork River and dates back to 1912. It is one of only 17 farms in Gaston County to carry the prestigious NC Dept. of Agriculture Century Farm designation. That means it’s been in the possession of one family for at least 100 years. Statewide, just 1,800 of the total 52,000 farms in North Carolina make the list.

“My grandfather O.J. Rhyne bought the land in 1912,” Rhyne said.

“He was a sweet potato and pig farmer,” Rhyne said. “He was also a NC State senator.”

Rhyne bought the farm from his grandfather in 1960. Times were sketchy, then sand saved the day.

“I had a hard time making the payments the first four years,” Rhyne said. “Then Rae Construction said they would buy all the sand they could from me for ten cents a ton and use it in road paving.”

The sand came from the banks of the South Fork. Much of aptly named Sandcastle Farm is in the South Fork’s floodplain and the soil is rich with sand.

“At one time most roads in Gaston County had our sand in their pavement,” said Rhyne.

Sawdust has also been a savior for Sandcastle Farms. Rhyne operates a sawmill most every day turning out planks that are used on site or sold. The old barns, cabins, and Rhyne’s house were all made from wood he or his ancestors cut on the property.

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Sandcastle Farm owner Bill Rhyne is seen with his dog Bo and some of the vintage agricultural equipment he collects.

The farm has been in Bill’s family for 105 years.

Photo by Alan Hodge

Catherine’s House retiree Sister of Mercy Rivermen Brewery Carmelita Hagan still has an impact opening soon for business

By Jacki McCarthyCatherine's House Development Director

Sister Carmelita Hagans' story begins in Ireland, where she was born and raised by a “large, devoted Catholic family.” She entered religious life as a Sister of Mercy in Belmont at age 21, and subsequently taught school and/ or served as school principal in Wilmington, Asheville, Charlotte, and New Smyrna Beach, Florida. She has also served as a parish administrator and provider of pastoral care among other “callings.”

She came to Catherine’s House in 2002 at the invitation of then CEO and President, Sister Bernadette McNamara. Sister Carmelita wanted to reengage with the local community after two years of taking care of her mother in Ireland, so she accepted the position of House Manager at Catherine’s House

for one year. She said, “I didn’t have a clue as to what I was getting into, but the position grew into diverse roles over time. I really did whatever needed to be done.” After the first year, Sister Carmelita was hooked. “I loved the work.

I loved the women and children, and knowing that I could be a part of giving them a second chance.”

For many, Sister Carmelita was the face of Catherine’s House. Today her list of contributions to Catherine’s House is quite large and still growing. She served as the House Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, and a caring mentor to over 1,200 women and children who lived at Catherine’s House. She is best known for empowering our residents with her merciful heart and honest, direct communication style. Stan Patterson, who worked closely with her for seven years as President/CEO explained, See HAGAN page 3

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After many, many months of planning and construction, setbacks and triumphs, Rivermen Brewery restaurant in Belmont will open for business any day now.

The massive project saw brewmaster Pat Brennan and his associates transform a 10,000 sq. ft. space in the former WA Hall and Sons Mill at the end of Ervin St. behind the Post Office in downtown Belmont into a stunning on site brewery and restaurant.

The new Rivermen Brewery has roots going back several years when Brennan was brewing his beers in small batches in a tiny spot in the former Spectrum Dyed Yarns building in East Belmont. Now, his dream of a large scale operation has come to fruition.

“I started with a system that could make 248 gallons at a time,” Brennan said. “Now, we can make 5,000 gallons at any time.”

The array of massive, gleaming, stainless steel brewing and serving tanks on open display at Rivermen Brewing Sister Carmelita Hagan Sisters of Mercy photo

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OPINION

Thursday, November 30, 2017

TODAY’S QUOTE:

Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.

-Winston Churchill

I’m not a wedding planner, MY OPINION: I’m a rehearsal dinner planner On to Round 2

When I got m a r ried, my mother prepared the meal for the rehearsal dinner.

Tony Marciano We ate in our backyard and my mother cooked homemade eggplant.

We enjoyed her excellent cooking and off we went for the wedding rehearsal.

Fast forward to 2012 when my son was getting married. I was told as the father of the groom I oversaw the rehearsal dinner. That’s easy, it’s cookout in the backyard. My about to be daughter-in-law informed me I had to pay for the meal at the restaurant. My only other experience at a wedding rehearsal was at a pizza restaurant and the bridal party wore shorts and tee shirts. I told Delee if I was paying for it, I was in charge. Since the wedding re-

Farm School coming to area NC Farm School Business Training is coming to Southwestern North Carolina. NC Cooperative Extension Agents from several western counties are hosting those who are interested in developing a business plan for a farm enterprise. This once a month training program will expose farmers, new or experienced, to how to start or diversify a farming operation with classroom training and opportunities to visit local farms in the area.

Students of the program learn how to make a farming enterprise a profitable endeavor with eight classroom sessions that provide the support and templates students need. These classroom sessions are reinforced by successful farmers from the area providing tours of their operations. Local farmers explaining key production principles connected to learning in the classroom is a feature past students say is of key importance.

Anyone can apply for farm school, but access to land is important. “Land can be a big barrier for people who are serious about a starting a farm business, so that’s why we have designed the program for people who can find land to start a farm,” Derek Washburn, co-coordinator of NC Farm School said.

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ception was very southern, I could make this very Italian.

Over the course of three children getting married, I have hosted all their wedding rehearsals. I take all the guests through Italian traditions that have been done from generation to generation.

The evening begins with the couple sawing a log in half.

This is to test if they can work together. Since none of the restaurants allowed us to bring in a two man saw, we had them assemble Lego sets. At Ed and Christin’s rehearsal dinner, I added a timed test. They had to assemble it before we finished singing along with Dean Martin to the song, “That’s Amore.” At Will and Maria’s dinner, they had to braid three cords into one. Will handed it to Maria and she got it done immediately.

Next item was the antipasti.

For Anthony and Delee’s dinner, I brought in prosciutto wrapped around honeydew from home. It symbolized the sweetness and bitterness of marriage. Great idea, but the prosciutto went gray since it sat for hours before the dinner. It didn’t look good and no one ate it.

After the meal, there is a lot of singing. At each dinner, the groom and the groomsmen sang, “My Girl” by the Temptations to the bride to be. We added Christin singing “My Guy” to Ed as the last one. When Maria got married, Will and the groomsmen sang

“Maria” from West Side Story to her.

At our last rehearsal dinner, we added the song, “Funiculi, Funicula.” It’s a great, fun loving Italian song.

At Ed and Christin’s dinner, I also added the Venetian Table.

I wanted it to be special. The restaurant allowed us to bring in a display of Italian cookies (156 to be exact). There was also 36 crème filled pastries including cannoli.

We wrapped it up with the Tarantella. It is the most frenzied way guests wish the about to be married couple good luck. Dancers hold hands and race clockwise until the music speeds up and then they reverse directions. The tempo and direction continue to change until the group succumbs to the speeding music in a dizzy dog pile.” I had more people ask if we were going to be laying on top of each other. We didn’t.

Why do this? I am grateful to Delee who started me down this path over five years ago. Each dinner was built on a foundation that was invisible to the eye. But to the heart, it said, “We love you and we want the very best for you. You are more than a son-in-law or a daughterin-law, you are now family.

This is our way of welcoming you to the family.”

I’m out of kids to marry off.

But if your son or daughter is getting married, call me. I’ll tell you how to make a memorable rehearsal dinner that is so much more than just the food.

Well, now that Thanksgiving is behind us, the last morsel of leftovers either eaten as turkey sammiches or thrown to the dawgs, possums, and raccoons, the last bellowing belch of gustatory over-satiation performed, the last Tums taken, the last apre’ feast snoring snooze-nap taken, the last boring football game watched, the last wine slurped up, and belts that were loosened to allow escape for bulging bellies returned to their original configuration, it is now time to look forward to Round 2 of the holiday season- the dash to Christmas.

In that regard, Sharon and I made our annual pilgrimage last week to a big show across the river where millions of doo-dads and food delicacies are offered up for sale all with a Yuletide slant. It is truly a cornucopia of Christmas craziness.

Getting to the place was the first challenge.

We left a bit late and by the time we got to the Boulevard, traffic to the site was backed up for a mile or so. It took about half an hour to get to the turnoff and parking lot. But, lo! And behold! Just as I felt my blood pressure drop from the stratosphere thanks to the knowledge that soon we could pay $8 to park, a jerk in a huge black pickup truck roared past everyone in line and tried to bully his way in front of us. I saw red and it wasn’t Santa’s britches. I made up my mind that Ricky Redneck wasn’t going to jump in line and for every inch he nudged I nudged two. What care I if my little Toyota gets a scratch compared to the rake job I intended to put on his testosterone-fueled, jacked-up, brand new $40k rig? Finally a cop spotted what was going on and ordered the line jump jerk back to the rear of the cavalcade. Hohoho.Yes, I declared a glorious vic’try in the Battle of the Boulevard.

Anyway after finally parking and joining the stream of shoppers- 95% of whom were women dressed in Hermann Goering/ Luftwaffe-style jack boots, tight jeans with bling on the back pockets, and poofy sweat-

ers- heading for the ticket both, we at last made our way into the halls of hedonism where the goods and goodies awaited and Alan Hodge the shuffling, stop Banner-News Editor and go procession of the materialistic mesmerized began.

It was about 10:30am and the wine sampling area was already packed three and four deep with damsels quenching their early morning thirst. It looked like a scene from an old Western movie where the saloon is standing room only with just paid cowpunchers on Saturday night. I calculated if a person hit the wine tasting line and had just one swig from each of the dozens and dozens of varieties being offered, you could get a pretty good buzz for free.

Being moved along by the crush of humanity, the next thing I saw was Santa sitting on a fake wooden sled and folks, including adults, having their photo made with the Jolly Old Elf. But wait, this Santa was flesh and bone and as the last behemoth raised up off Santa’s lap I saw him dismount the sled, hobble behind a curtain, and with a grimace on his snowy bearded visage stretch and rub his aching back with both hands. Maybe Santa need backrub from Asian spa.

Even though there were zillions of things to buy at the show, Sharon always gets the same thing- strudel, spicy pimento cheese, and little bundt cakes. They are all tasty and dare I say it, made the trip worthwhile.

Overall, the show is a mixed bag of holiday cheer, aggravation, people watching, tasty treats, and a mint of dollars changing hands. However, one thing always hits my brain about the entire affair and that is –if Christmas is technically about Jesus, how come maybe only one percent of the stuff people have to sell has anything to do with Him at all?

Practice Wisdom and Discipline Together Yesterday an urge for fried chicken c r e p t over me.

It began as a little voice; a Dennis Siracusa quiet sugSpiritual Gardening gestion; a Popeye’s Chicken memory that summoned me to a compelling 12 piece box purchase. Once home I set the chicken on the kitchen counter. Guess what happened?

It was still mid-afternoon; breakfast and lunch had not been skipped but that chicken begged for attention. I’d swear it was relentlessly calling out to me. By dinnertime, I had already eaten three pieces.

This got me thinking about gardening, routine meals, the food pyramid and food labeling.

What sorts of foods have more demanding voices? This week it was sour cream and onion chips, chocolate brownies, four kinds of cookies, mashed potatoes and gravy, and white bread stuffing. Those all had yearning persuasive voices that I listened

to. Oh, I heard some muted wise voices suggesting eggs, steamed cauliflower, carrots, strawberries, bananas and wise protein but those didn’t come with the urgent voices that the first group did. To try to understand why, let’s look at the food pyramid; confusing isn’t it? Proper diet is complicated, we’re not as smart as we think, and we are weak and reasonably undisciplined media/advertising slavish galoots; what to do?

Discipline seems a proper place to start; that and clinging to wisdom. Fresh fruits and vegetables, plenty of water, whole grains, healthy protein, selective carbohydrates and good fats in a balance for our body types seems reasonable. What about volume; how much do we really need to consume at a meal? Then caution; learning to recognize the loudest food voices and treat them suspiciously as if they have a cautionary red flag flying. Do we avoid them altogether? No, but we should very thoughtfully consider them, and factor in a disciplined balance? And how about disciplining ourselves to recognize our other tendencies to pet our flesh with myriad

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“Her directness was designed to teach, and encourage residents to be their best selves.

She did not want our residents to be homeless; she always wanted them to take steps to improve their lives for themselves and their children.” Sister Carmelita tirelessly supported the residents in very practical ways such as providing transportation to medical appointments, job interviews, and housing searches, coordinating donated furniture and volunteer movers for graduates of our program, and securing donated cars for those in need of transportation.

Former residents gathered at a private reception in June to

from page 1 share memories of Sister Carmelita and give thanks for her impact on their lives. Mr. Patterson commented, “For many residents she represented a loving parent they never had or someone from the faith community that could see their value even when they could not. Her love for them was apparent.”

It is not surprising that her time with the residents is what she will miss most – “especially time with the children. They touch my heart and really are God’s gift to us.” Sister Carmelita enjoyed greeting the children arriving “home” from school.

Each time she would hug them, ask them about their day, and

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Sister’s other fond memories are with our many supporters.

She explained, “Everyone is so generous to our very worthy cause, and I love sharing the story of the Sisters of Mercy and Catherine’s House.” She and her team of volunteers visit 20-30 parishes in North Carolina annually for our largest fundraiser. Under her leadership, the Car Raffle has grown each year, raising much needed funds for the program at Catherine’s House. Although she is now retired from her daily office role at Catherine’s House, she has graciously agreed to volunteer as the Car Raffle Coordinator.

Sister Carmelita continues fundraising for the ministry even in retirement because she

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has big dreams for the future of Catherine’s House. When asked about them, she smiled and quickly responded, “I’ve said this before – when are we getting a new house? I wish we could offer even better accommodations to more people including apartments for families.”

Catherine’s House constituents and former residents describe Sister Carmelita as unique, irreplaceable, and a gift in their lives and to Catherine’s House. Perhaps Mr. Patterson summed it up best when he said, “she can be a blur of Faith in action. All of us at Catherine’s House have been blessed in a variety of ways through Sister Carmelita’s service.”

Sister Carmelita with a young resident.

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Downtown Belmont Partners group meets The Downtown Belmont Partners met last week and discussed a variety of items.

Belmont PD Sgt. Buchanan and Lt. Falls presented safety tips and reminders for business and employee security during the holiday season. Business owners were reminded that the holidays, with the shorter daytime hours make businesses a little more vulnerable. In addition to the tips on the attached handout, downtown workers are encouraged to adopt a “bubbysystem” when leaving work after dark by teaming up with other employees and looking out for neighboring business employees.

The officers strongly encouraged that businesses do not hesitate to call 9-1-1 if they find themselves in a situation where they feel threatened or unsafe.

Alan Fitzpatrick and Joe Giarmo (Open Broadband) discusses the Downtown wi-fi that will soon be available and free to downtown guests in the Main Street district. This service is for downtown public spaces and is not intended to provide service inside build-

ings. Businesses have the option to subscribe to Open Broadband to provide service for their business needs. This is hoped to be in place by the end of the year.

Belmont Christmas Village: Friday, December 8th from 6 to 9 pm- Businesses are encouraged to stay open late. This is a great time to showcase holiday goods in a community open house setting. Several “stations” are planned to help draw event attendees throughout the event area, which will be only in the Historic Downtown District this year. Horse-drawn carriage rides, tractor-pulled hayrides, visits with Santa, a few activity stations (maken-take crafts, color sheets, cookie decorating, etc. Various businesses and organizations will also sponsor free refreshments: popcorn, cookies, hot cider, hot chocolate, smores, marshmallows roasting stations, etc. There will not be a snow play area this year. A DYI photo booth with “snow effect” is planned.

The committee would like to see costumed characters this year – however, no Santas.

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With five generations of Rhynes having lived on Sandcastle Farm, family history is everywhere you look. One barn dates to 1912 and has a foundation made from granite quarried on the banks of the South Fork and brought up the hill by mule-powered sled.

“There’s a place on the foundation that shows how high the flood of August 15,

1917 came,” Rhyne said.

Deep in the Sandcastle Farm woods, there’s a curious site- rusted bed posts sticking out of the ground.

“Grandfather grew raspberry bushes there, and used the bedposts to tie the bushes to,” said Rhyne.

Another legacy from O.J. Rhyne’s days are the large rocks that form a small set of rapids in the South Fork.

“He put the rocks there in 1913 to make a fish trap,” said Rhyne.

The woods also hold yet another treasure- big leaf magnolia trees. This rare species was discovered in the Stanley area in the late 1700s

by French botanist Andre Michaux and Sandcastle Farm is one of the few areas in the world where they grow.

Besides tilling the soil and running the sawmill, Rhyne uses the wrench-turning skills he acquired during his career as a NC Air National Guard aircraft mechanic to pursue his hobby of collecting and main-

taining vintage farm equipment. Nearly every building on Sandcastle Farm holds one or several antique tractors dating back as far as 1936. In addition to the tractors, sheds also contain a plethora of antique implements and tools.

The tractors are impressive, but Rhyne’s steam enginesincluding on behemoth that stands about 20-feet tall, are even more awe-inspiring.

Lots of corn is grown on Sandcastle Farm and Rhyne makes use of every bit. Some

is sold as deer corn, other cobs are shucked and turned into stone ground grits and meal in an antique machine Rhyne runs with all the skill and finesse of a doctor doing brain surgery.

Sandcastle Farm is a prime piece of property and no doubt has been eyed by developers, but Rhyne and his family will have no part of turning it into a housing development when his time on earth come to an end.

“My son Rick and my

granddaughter Sebron Dixon both live and work on the farm and will take care of it,” Rhyne said. “One of their plans is to keep the farm going and use it as an agritourism destination.”

Rhyne’s roots at Sandcastle Farm run as deep and strong as the South Fork’s waters.

“I’ve poured my heart and soul into this place,” he said.

“I would not trade anything for the experience of having lived here.”

Just one of dozens of vintage vehicles on Sandcastle Farm.

Rhyne and the sawmill he runs most every day.

Rhyne explains the workings of an antique implement housed in the 1912 barn.

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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

Message of Love 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

CBC-Memorial Apostolic

Westview Presbyterian Church

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

LOWELL

Community Christian Fellowship

Bethlehem Church

Core Church

Carolina Community Baptist

East Belmont Church Of God

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

212 South Street 704-825-7269

Covenant United Methodist

Center Baptist Church

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

New Hope Presbyterian Church

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

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

Family Worship Center

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 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

Riverside Baptist Church West Cramerton United Methodist Church

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

Life Church

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

East Belmont Baptist Church

Park Street United Methodist

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

First Presbyterian-Belmont

First Baptist Church

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

Catawba Heights Church of God

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

Cramerton Temple of God Church

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

First Presbyterian Church

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

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

Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness 406 Scott St. 704-827-8201

Community Pentecostal Center First United Methodist Church 217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

Lowell Church of God

First Presbyterian Church

804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church 201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

First Baptist Church of Lowell 400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215

First Baptist Church

New Faith Baptist 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

317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213

324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

New Life Church

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

Trinity Full Gospel Church

207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

Restoration Church

United In Action of Stanley

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

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

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

Macedonia Baptist Church

Mt. Holly Church of God

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran

Epic Church

McADENVILLE

711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

Morningside Missionary Church

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

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

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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

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We are disciples Rev. Angela Pleasants District Superintendent of Catawba Valley Methodist Churches My home church lost one of its great saints last week.

Mr. Morris was in his nineties, World War II Veteran. I called my sister to tell her the news.

She said, “I would not expect to hear it was him. He was always very active until the end.”

Her words ring true. Mr. Morris loved God, family, people and his church. He was a faithful disciple, working till he drew his last breath.

Discipleship is not only what we do, but it is also who we are. A disciple is a worshiper, servant and witness bearer. I often wonder what

point did we decide I am too old, now let someone else serve.

One of our clergy, Reverend John Yeager, pastor of Webb’s Chapel UMC calls it “retired disciples.” It is interesting how these same elders can be seen traveling, shopping at rummage sales, working in their yard.

But, for some reason, they feel they can no longer serve in the church or make a difference in their community.

God can use you no matter what age. Moses was eighty when he led the Israelites out of Egypt to the Promised Land. When Moses drew his last breath, he was still very strong. “Moses was 120 years old when he died, yet his eyesight was clear, and he was as strong as ever.” Deuteronomy 34:7 NLT. Zechariah, John the Baptist father, was an old man still serving in the Temple. The apostle John was thought to be in his nineties when he wrote The Book of Revelation.

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“retired disciples.” You are never too old to make an impact. Maybe we need to rethink our senior ministries. Instead of playing bingo and drawing art, consider mentoring the youth in the community. You can form a visitation team and prayer ministry.

We also need to rethink how we view our seniors. I often hear, “That generation is passing away. We need to focus on the millennials.” The older generation has not all passed away.

We are all aging, so many will continue to take their place. No matter our age, we are called to worship, serve and witness. No matter our age, we can all make an impact on the kingdom.

First Baptist giveaway

Carla Laws at Nichols Store, 318 S. Main, Belmont, is seen with the Belmont Community Organization Angel Tree Christmas gift display for deserving kids. The tree will be up and names "The Storehouse" located available until December 15th.

Photo by Alan Hodge in the basement of the First Baptist Church Belmont, 23 N. Central Ave. Belmont, will be opened for their Christmas Giveaway on SatThis past week, we celebrated Thanksgiving times were good, urday Dec. 2nd and Saturday Dec. 9th from 10am to Noon. Day, taking time to praise God for all of His bless- or bad, he joyed in Christmas toys, clothing for ings. Now as we enter the Christmas season, we his service for Jesus all ages, household items and begin to think of all of the things that make this Christ.

Paul’s example of groceries available. Please time of year so special. During this time of year, spread the word to those you people seem so happy, enjoying all of the events, living, and rejoicing in know or meet that may have Christmas trees, and other Christmas favorites. God, should be our exa need. Want to help? Send us Children are happy to see Santa Claus. We as ample in our personal Rev. Trent Rankin a message at (704)825-3758 Christians are ready to celebrate the birth of our walk with Jesus Christ. Salvation Church Lord Jesus Christ. This time of year is a time of We need to rejoice in Gastonia, NC and ask for Cheri Curtin. joy and happiness. As Christians, all times of the God in good times and salvationchurchnc.org year should fill us with joy and happiness. Our bad. Like Paul, we will salvationchurchnc@gmail.com very nature should be one of joy. We serve the certainly face times of risen Lord, and we have so many reasons to be great happiness in life, and also times of tremenhappy in this life. dous trials. Through it all, we need to be people Philippians 4:4 says, “Rejoice in the Lord who rejoice. It is easy to joy in good times, yet always. Again I will say, rejoice!” (NKJV). In how can we rejoice in difficult times? We have the book of Philippians, Paul writes often of the Jesus in our hearts. He walks with us, and proneed for Christians to rejoice. It is so important tects us, pouring His grace out on us every day. that Paul repeats his call for rejoicing over and Through His grace, we will see Him one day in over throughout many of his letters. Paul knew Heaven. How can we do anything else but reexactly what it meant to rejoice. Through many joice in such grace! When we rejoice during good years of ministry and missionary work, Paul had times and bad, people see our trust and faith in experienced much in his walk with Jesus. Paul had God. This provides us a great opportunity to tell incredible highs, as he planted churches and led others why we are so happy, because of our remany people to salvation through Jesus Christ. lationship with Jesus Christ. During this ChristPaul also experienced many lows in life. He was mas season, take the opportunity to tell someone often imprisoned, run out of town, stoned, and per- of the joy you have in your heart. Tell someone secuted in the cities he ministered to in his work today about Jesus, and all He has done for you. to spread the gospel. Through all of the highs and Rejoice in Jesus today! Tell others the good news! lows of his Christian walk, Paul rejoiced. Whether Be Happy!

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The annual WSGE 91.7 FM Socks for Seniors drive is underway day season. The station will accept contributions to the 2017 Socks for Seniors drive now through Thursday, December 14.

Donations of socks, gloves, and toiletries can be brought to the WSGE studio in the Craig Building on the Dallas Campus of Gaston College. The donations can also be mailed to the station. Packages should be addressed to: WSGE 91.7 FM Gaston College 201 Highway 321 South Dallas, NC 28034 In addition to the annual Socks for Seniors drive, Angel Bake Sale St. Mark's WSGE is committed to givUnited Methodist Church De- ing back to the community cember 9th 9a.m.-1p.m. 701 by supporting organizations Secrest Ave., Belmont. such as the United Way of The start of the 2017 holiday season also marks the start of the fourth annual Socks for Seniors drive, sponsored by WSGE 91.7 FM, the awardwinning, non-commercial public radio station that broadcasts from its studio on the Dallas campus of Gaston College.

The Socks for Seniors drive collects new socks, gloves, and toiletries for people in need during the holi-

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Gaston County, The House of Mercy, The Community Foundation of Gaston County, Belmont Merchants Association, Communities In Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, and others.

A volunteer-driven station that operates 24 hours a day, WSGE derives its financial support through state funds from its affiliation with Gaston College, corporate sponsorship, and from listener contributions.

To make a secure pledge to WSGE, visit www.wsge. org and click on Support.

For more information about WSGE 91.7 FM or the Socks for Seniors drive, contact Cathis Hall at 704-922-6552 or hall.cathis@gaston.edu.

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BREWERY from page 1 is one of its most distinctive features. Combined with the warm and vintage look of the wood on the bar, tables, and floor- much of which was salvaged from the old mill, refinished and repurposed- gives the restaurant a casual yet classy look and feel.

There will be a wide variety of beers on tap.

“We'll have six to eight core varieties with twenty others on a rotating basis,” Brennan said. “There will be seasonal offerings as well.”

The Rivermen Brewing beer is exceptional, but the food will also add to its uniqueness and allure.

“Our executive chef will be Jay Turezany who was trained in Italy,” Brennan said. “He is a member of the Piedmont Culinary Guild and also worked at Block and Grinder at Langtree.”

The Rivermen Brewing menu will offer a wide variety of casual and fine dining. Offerings include Smoked Trout Empanadas, Brazilian Flank Steak, Wild Mushroom Ramen, Pork Jowl Tacos, Sardinian Hare Stew, Smoked Chicken Salad, soups, burgers, wings, daily desserts, and much more. There will also be an extensive wine list with over 30 types by the bottle or glass.

“We will be farm to table and use as many locally produced ingredients as possible,” Brennan said. “The food will be inspired international peasant with a local twist.”

Rivermen Brewing will also add jobs to the local economy.

Brennan says there will be up to 50 full and part time employees.

General manager will be Scott Blackwood and Paul Goliszek will be front end manager.

The new Rivermen Brewing restaurant was an ambitious project and many hurdles had to be overcome to make it a reality- but Brennan says he is glad to have taken on the challenge.

“It has been a tough, demanding struggle,” he said. “But the vision was worth the effort. We look forward to a bright brewing Pat Brennan’s Rivermen Brewery in Bemont will open soon. Brennan is seen with some of the huge tanks that will brew beer future in Belmont.” there.

Photo by Alan Hodge

First Baptist Belmont held Thanksgiving feast First Baptist Belmont held a free feast at Thanksgiving for anyone in the community that wanted to partake. There was a great turnout and everyone enjoyed the food and fellowship.

First Baptist Senior Ladies and Genevie Cassada had a nice chat at the Thanksgiving feast.

Andrew Whisenant helped with Thanksgiving meal deliveries to others who could not get to First Baptist in person.

Photos by Theresa Pressley These kids enjoyed the First Baptist Thanksgiving meal. Pictured front to back, Eli Dunbar, Nylaya Dunbar, Carla Craig, Cassie Bryson-Evans, and Nevaeh Craig.

A great time was had by all at the First Baptist feast- left to right- Genevie Cassada, Racheal Orrell, Marie McClure.

Jonathan Safrit stirring beans, Mike Curtin in red shirt, Justin Evans listening, all took part in the First Baptist feast.

Carson London set the tables at First Baptist.

These First Baptist ladies pitched in and did some cooking- from l-r Emma Hager, Alexa Laycock (red apron), Nelda Wilson, and Kylie Laycock (red apron).

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Stanley Creek Massacre Run winners announced Seventy-eight runners took part in the recent Stanley Creek Massacre 5k and 10k race held on the rolling hills in and around Stanley, NC. The following participants placed: Womens 5k Overall Winner: Jeanette West 26:29; Mens 5k Overall Winner: Jonathan Panettieri 18:17; Mens 10k Overall Winner: Steve McClure 41:15; and Womens 10k Overall Winner: Caitlyn Edwards 48:13.

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Mens 5k Overall Winner: Jonathan Panettieri 18:17

Womens 10k Overall Winner: Caitlyn Edwards 48:13

Womens 5k Overall Winner: Jeanette West 26:29

Mens 10k Overall Winner: Steve McClure 41:15

Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery in Mount Holly has been serving Gaston County residents for more than 50 years.The Dignity Memorial and Hillcrest Gardens staff, along with Montcross Area and Gaston Regional Chamber members, paused recently to honor that tradition and to celebrate recent renovations to the offices and grounds of the cemetery. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was conducted, a catered lunch provided and many prizes awarded.

Montcross Chamber photo

Transportation survey The Charlotte Area Transportation System (CATS) is studying a West Corridor Light Rail Line along Wilkinson Blvd between Uptown Charlotte and the Airport, with the potential of extending it into Gaston County. Learn more about public meetings for this study on the website below.

CATS would love to hear from you. Please take the survey included on the website http://charlottenc.gov.

Pictured- Wilbert Office Manager Gayle Clark (right) shares the gift of food with BCO representatives (left to right) Paula Wilkerson, executive director; Judy Marett, board member; Deborah Brooks, president; and Basil Marett, volunteer.

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Wilbert Plastic Services sponsors food drive As the first holiday of the season neared, Wilbert Plastic Services employees joined together for a seasonal food drive benefiting organizations around the Belmont community.

Early Thanksgiving week, the many items collected at corporate office and the thermoforming plastics manufacturing facility -- both on Oaks Parkway in Belmont -- were distributed to worthwhile local agencies across the city. Three organizations received food donations from Wilbert: Catherine’s House, Belmont Community Organization (BCO) and S.O.C.K.S.

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Scenes from the McAdenville Christmas Town 5K

Photos by Steve Rankin

South Point High Marching Band announces Dewey’s Bakery fundraising location South Point High School Marching Band will operate a Dewey’s Bakery fundraising location in Belmont at 7005 Wilkinson Blvd, next to Dairy Queen, for the holiday season. The store is currently open now until December 24, and will operate from 11 am-6 pm M-F, 9 am-6 pm, Saturdays, and 1 pm-6pm on Sundays. A portion of proceeds from each sale will go directly back to help South Point High School Marching

Band cover the program’s expenses.

“We’re excited to partner with Dewey’s Bakery to accomplish our goals this year and want to encourage everyone to stop by for their holiday shopping,” said Rhoda Berry, president of South Point Band Booster Club. “The money we raise will make a difference in the lives of students in our community.”

Items available in the

store will include Dewey’s Moravian Cookie gift tins, Moravian Sugar Cake, savory Cheese Straws and much more.

Moravian Cookie flavors include Ginger Spice, Classic Sugar, Chocolate Dipped Mint and many others.

Dewey’s Moravian baked goods have been a treasured holiday tradition since the bakery opened in downtown Winston-Salem in 1930.

Belmont Walk and Run owner Julie Seligman and Porter the pooch are seen with the check that was presented to the Belmont Community Organization. The funds were raised at the annual 5k that takes place on Thanksgiving morning in downtown Belmont.

Photo by Alan Hodge

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Gaston Schools Good News...

Highland School of Technology was honored during the 2017 National Blue Ribbon School ceremony in Washington, D.C. Principal Denise McLean, teacher Jamee Webb, and Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker attended the ceremony to accept the award from the U.S. Department of Education.

The following high schools have student artwork on display at Arts on Main in Gastonia during November: Ashbrook, Bessemer City, East Gaston, Forestview, and North Gaston. Arts on Main is sponsored by the Gaston County Art Guild, which supports the efforts of art teachers in Gaston County Schools and students interested in art.

Students from Gaston County Schools participated in the annual Veterans Day parade in downtown Gastonia. The high school JROTC groups from Ashbrook and Hunter Huss marched in the parade along with the allcounty marching band that included students from all high schools.

Gaston County Schools in partnership with The Shelter of Gaston County and the Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services introduced a new anti-bullying and self-empowerment program called “STAND UP Gaston.” Shaun Golden, a former standout college basketball player for the University of Georgia, spoke to middle and high school students in October during National Bullying Prevention Month.

The Stanley Middle School student council and yearbook club wrote letters to soldiers and veterans to thank them for their military service.

Stanley Middle School held a reception for current

and former faculty and staff, alumni, friends, and community members to tour the school and reminisce about the building, which has served the Stanley community for six decades.

Alexander Helton, a seventh grader at Stanley Middle School, performed the national anthem on the trumpet during the North Carolina Championship Walking Horse Show in Fletcher. He performed in front of an audience that included people from across the Southeast.

Students at W.A. Bess Elementary, Chapel Grove Elementary, and Lowell Elementary sampled a variety of apples as part of the “NC Crunch” program, which promotes locally-grown produce in school cafeterias.

Cherryville Elementary held an open house and luncheon to show off its renovated library/media center.

Because of outstanding school and community support, the library now has new books, lights, furniture, carpet, technology, and more.

The space is conducive for interactive and small-group learning and serves as the heart of the school.

Hunter Huss High School junior Symanthia Bryson was selected for the North Carolina DECA Diamond Student of the Month distinction.

Club adviser Shelby Gilmore submitted the nomination to recognize her hard work and dedication to the school’s DECA program.

The following Hunter Huss High School students were selected to participate in the UNC-Charlotte Invitational Honor Band: Kathleen Huffsmith (tuba); Kaylie Crawford (flute); Marquise Brown (euphonium); Raven Anderson (flute); Keinoria Foster (flute); Rafael Villafuerte (tuba); Ayauna Rivas

(trumpet); and Tyron McCullough (percussion).

Heather Watson-Weary is the band director.

Students in the Hunter Huss High School Beta Club hosted the annual “Haunted Huss” trickor-treat event for the community. Students decorated classroom doors and handed out candy to children.

H.H. Beam Elementary first grade students were treated to a science demonstration by employees of LanXESS, one of the school’s business partners.

Teacher Hope McMillan organized the program.

Rankin Elementary fourth grader Alex Taylor won the “Time with a Police Officer” basket during the school’s fall festival. The prize gave him an opportunity to spend time with officers from the Mount Holly Police Department, eating lunch with them and visiting Queen Bee Bakery for a treat. He also received a T-shirt and a ride in the department’s all-terrain vehicle.

The Leadership Academy at Bessemer City High School sponsored a silver change collection to benefit children affected by the recent hurricanes in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico and the wildfires in California.

A total of $362.15 was collected and donated to the “Save the Children” charity.

The Leadership Academy advisers are teachers Bethany Britton, Wanda Huffstetler, Katie Kates, and Becca Martin and principal Judy Moore.

The Highland School of Technology cross country team finished eighth in the 1-A state meet. Richard Lauer finished eighth in the boys race and made the allstate team. Victoria Perez ran a personal best time and

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represented the school well in the girls race.

The girls golf team at Highland School of Technology won their conference championship and placed second in the regional tournament. Student Ashley Lowry was named Conference Player of the Year.

York Chester Middle School students and staff brought jazz, blues, folk and gospel music to the community during the annual York Chester International Music and Arts Festival. For more than 10 years, the school has provided entertainment, games, food, and fun for the York Chester neighborhood

through this annual celebration.

Carr Elementary was chosen to receive a Duke Energy Science Night kit to participate in the 2018 North Carolina Science Festival. The kit provides activity guides for 10 hands-on science activities and materials for 200 participants. The Duke Energy Science Night will take place in the spring.

Tryon Elementary organized a canned food drive and collected 552 items to help local ministries in the Tryon community. Ashley Lackey’s class collected the most items (111 cans).

North Gaston High School soccer players Seth Scoggins and Carter Rushing received all-conference awards. Carter was named the Big South Conference Player of the Year and Seth was named the Big South Conference Offensive Player of the Year.

Page Primary conducted a school beautification day program. Volunteers planted flowers and cleaned up the school grounds. Additionally,

the school enjoyed a visit by State Representative Dana Bumgardner, who donated two books to the library.

Once again, the cafeteria staff at Page Primary received a 100 percent sanitation rating.

Page Primary students attended a program about energy conservation and enjoyed entertainment by the National Theater for Children. Duke Energy sponsored the activities.

Page Primary conducted a dance-a-thon and raised $10,800 for classroom libraries. Additionally, the school staff received a bag of freshly-picked apples from Stepp Farm courtesy of East Belmont Baptist Church. The school also received a donation of school supplies from the Walmart in Belmont.

Students at Page Primary enjoyed a visit by the Belmont Fire Department as part of the school’s fire safety program. The students got an up-close look at a fire truck and enjoyed talking to the firefighters about their work..

Gaston Schools’ vintage bus to roll in parades The holiday season is here, which means it is time for parades. Again this year, Gaston Schools will have its 1950-model orange bus in eight community parades with students and staff on board to greet everyone. So look for the classic bus called ‘Bus No. 1’ in the following parades along with marching bands, cheerleaders, and other school groups. Friday, December 1: Bessemer City, 5:00 p.m., Sunday, December 3: Gastonia, 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 5: Belmont, 3:30 p.m., Thursday, December 7: Cramerton, 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 8: Dallas, 4:00 p.m., Saturday, December 9: Cherryville, 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 13: Stanley, 3:00 p.m.

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Beta Club helps Belmont Community Organization The Let Me Run after school running program in Gaston County Schools also has a great team at Pinewood Elementary in Mt. Holly. “It has been a wonderful addition to the character education that is taught at Pinewood,� says coach Wendy McSwain. “The program has given a varied group of boys a chance to come together as a team. It has been amazing to see leadership skills arise in some of the fifth graders and all of the boys encouraging each other. I have been privileged to get to know all of “our boys� and watch them grow physically and emotionally.� Team members include- Dom Bastian, Barrett Huffstetler, Jake McSwain, Matthew York, Brayden Ingold, Braylan Hux, Nyco McDonald, Phoenix Blackwood, Curt Mazon, Ryland Martinez-Caulder, Aaron Herrera-Quinones, Jayden Hastings, TJ Hawkins.

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The Belmont Middle School Beta Club took some time last week and helped out at the Belmont Community Organization relief agency by stocking shelves. The Beta Club also collected and donated 1471 cans of food.

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1890s Christmas Village coming

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ACUPUNCTURE EXERCISE AEROBIC GLUCOSAMINE AGONY GOUT ANGIOGRAPHY IMMUNE AQUATHERAPY INFLAMMATION ARTHRITIS ISOMETRICS AUTOIMMUNITY JOINTS BONES MEDICINE BURSITIS MOBILITY CARPAL TUNNELMYOSITIS CARTILAGE PAINFUL CHONDROITIN RANGE CHRONIC RHEUMATOID CORTICOSTE- SPINE ROIDS STIFF CORTISONE SWOLLEN DEGENERATIVE TENDON ENDORPHINS THERAPY

For more information please contact Gaston County Parks & Recreation at 704-9222160 or visit the County’s website at www. gastongov.com. Gaston County strives to make its programs, services, and activities accessible to all. If you will require an accommodation we request that you contact our office at least 5 days before the event.

Gaston County Parks and Recreation and the Gaston County Historical Preservation Commission will host the 10th Annual 1890’s Heritage Village Christmas, a celebration of what Christmas was like for the majority of Gaston County residents at the turn of the 20th Century. This free Christmas celebration will be held in the 1890’s Heritage Village at Dallas Park Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 2:00pm – 5:00p.m., visitors can enjoy Christmas as it may have been during the 1890’s and early 1900’s here in Gaston County. The event will feature Christmas crafts, apple cider, s’more’s, hot chocolate and cookies. Santa will be there to share the holiday cheer so don’t forget to bring your cameras.

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South Point beats Cramer in season opener

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The 2017-2018 basketball season for South Point and Stuart Cramer started off with a bang. In a fast-paced game pitting two long time rivals against each other the Red Raiders came away with a big 87-62 win.

The game started off fast. The visiting Red Raiders struck first with Blake Turner hitting four shots in 20 seconds.

Both teams started the game playing aggressive zone. However, it didn’t take long for South Point to slowly start building a lead. At around the four-minute mark, Turner struck again hitting two 3-pointers in 15 seconds.

Turner would have a good night leading all scorers with 28 points. He also hit 67% of his 3 point attempts.

South Point continued to build on their success. When Scooch Baker hit a basket just in front of the foul line at 2:02 he put South Point up 22-7.

Diabetes workshop coming Do you or a family member have pre-diabetes, diabetes, or at risk for diabetes? If so, then start the New Year right by learning to take control of your diabetes. NC Cooperative Extension and Gaston County Senior Center are offering the Living Healthy with Diabetes workshop, a free self-management program which begins in January.

Living Healthy with Diabetes is a Stanford University program designed for anyone with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or at risk for diabetes. Participants will learn how to prevent low blood sugar; prevent and delay complications of diabetes; eat well; use medications effectively; manage pain, fatigue and depression; solve problems and set goals. The program is valued at more than $400 and there is no cost to participants.

“Living Healthy with Diabetes truly makes a difference in the lives of so many people. Many participants report how helpful the group discussions are as well as being able to problem-solve together on health issues that impact everyone,” said Linda Minges, program facilitator with NC Cooperative Extension.

The program consists of six weekly sessions, scheduled for Tuesdays, January 9th through February 13th from 9:30am – 12:00pm. All sessions will be held at the Citizens Resource Center, located at 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy., Dallas, NC. There is no cost to you, but pre-registration is required. You must be able to attend at least four out of the six sessions. Participants receive a copy of “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions” workbook, a relaxation CD, tote bag, and refreshments. Pre-registration is required by contacting Linda J. Minges - 704.922.2127 or linda_minges@ncsu.edu by January 2, 2018. This program is sponsored by Centralina Area Agency on Aging.

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In the final two minutes of the game Cramer pushed back hard. The Storm look for seams in the South Point defense.

Dezure Moulden and Zach Glenn helped with the Cramer late 1st period surge. Glenn hit a 3-pointer in the closing seconds of the period.

The period ended with South Point up 29-14.

As the second period got underway Cramer tried to close the gap, opening up with four unanswered points, most coming from John Griffin.

One point at a time the Storm cut into the Red Raider’s lead. With 5 minutes to go in the half, Cramer was only down 31 to 23.

In the 2nd period the Cramer defense stiffened up.

The Storm started to stymie the South Point attack.

Cramer pushed on. When Moulden hit a inside jumper the South Point point lead was cut to eight.

In the closing two minutes each team tried to control the momentum, but the score still favored South Point 42-31.

As the second half got underway South Point tried to reestablish control.

Blake Zieske hit a quick basket to start the half off for South Point. By the six-minute mark South Point had extended their lead to 50-33.

The Storm pushed back, but it was clear the momentum had shifted yet again. South Point was back in the driver’s seat. By the end of the third South Point had pushed the envelope out further by establishing a 20-point lead.

The final period opened with South Point determined to keep Cramer at bay.

When South Point’s Jalik Prather bounced off several Cramer defenders on his way to an inside layup it looked like that was the way things were definitely going South Point’s way.

Even though the Red Raiders were ahead Cramer didn’t believe the game was over just yet.

Midway through the 4th Cramer mounted a push. With less than five minutes to go Cramer cut the South Point lead to 16.

Then just as quickly as Cramer pushed, South Point pushed back and shut the door.

In the closing minutes of the game South Point kept pace with everything Cramer tried to do.

The game ended with South Point wrapping things up to to come out with an a 87-62 win.

Starting the season off with a win is nice, but South Point head coach Kody Kubbs saw areas that need improvement.

“You could tell it was our first game,” Kubbs said. “You could tell it was their first game too. It was a sloppy game all around.”

On the other hand there were some positive things to take away from the game.

“We had moments where we looked really good,” Kubbs said. “You could tell we are a work in progress. We saw glimpses in practice and in the game of what we can do.”

Kubbs chalked up the sloppy play to one obvious thing.

“It was definitely some first game jitters.”

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Cramer girls open season with 49-12 win over South Point

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The Stuart Cramer girls basketball team got their 2017-2018 season off to a good start by beating the South Point Lady Raiders 49-12.

The game started a tad bit sloppy. Both teams struggled in the opening minutes of the game trying to make shots and get anything going. It wasn’t until halfway through the first period when the first points were scored.

South Point scored when Kayleigh Shreffler drove inside for a layup at 3:39. Shortly after that Abigail Morgan hit a shot to give the Lady Raiders an early 4-0 lead.

Cramer got its first points of the game in the closing two minutes of the first period when Kendall Craig scored.

In the 1st period, South Point made a solid effort as they probed the Storm defense looking for shots. Unfortunately the Lady Raiders were not hitting their shots.

With only a few seconds left in the period Craig recovered her own rebound and scored again tying the game up at 4-4.

In the 2nd period Cramer played with more discipline.

Craig, Carley Womack and Haley Bourhill all stepped up their game.

The focused play was beginning to pay off.

By the end of the first half Womack started to dazzle.

The 5’2” shooting guard was hitting shots from all over the court. Womack had the best play of the game when in the final

seconds of the half she pulled off a brilliant spin move while driving in for a score.

The half ended with Cramer up 22-6.

The second half opened up with a flurry of Cramer points.

Carely Womack continued to rain baskets down on South Point. She hit shots with equal efficiency from under the basket and out on the perimeter. Womack ended the night with 15 points.

As tough as things were for the Lady Raiders they never gave in. The Lady Raiders struggled but never lost their composure.

Shreffler and Grace Nehring put up a spirited defense for South Point. The pair did what they could thwart the Cramer assault. They contested every shot that was near them.

As hard as South Point was playing they just could not overcome the Cramer attack.

Led by Womack, the Storm continued to push their lead. By the end of the 3rd Cramer was up 40-7.

The final period was closer with Cramer only outscoring South Point 9-5. However for the Lady Raiders that was of little consolation.

There was too much ground to make up. The game ended with the scoreboard reading Cramer 49 South Point 12.

For Cramer opening the season with a win is always a plus.

Coach Pohlman attributed the slow start to opening day butterflies.

“We started really slow,” Pohlman said. “Sometimes at

Girls on the Run Gaston announces title sponsor Girls on the Run of Gaston County has announced the title sponsor for its 2017-18 5K series as Carolinas HealthCare System, one of the Southeast’s leading healthcare organizations.

The December 2, 2017 race will start at 8:30 a.m. at Stowe Park in downtown Belmont, NC. Race registration is now available at www.gotrgaston. org.

“We are thrilled to welcome Carolinas HealthCare System on board as our 5K series title sponsor,” noted Holly Martin, Executive Director, Girls on the Run of Gaston County. “Their organizational commitment to our community is truly exemplary. We are incredibly grateful for their support in inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident, as well as inspiring our region to be active and healthy.”

Locally, the Carolinas HealthCare System Girls

on the Run 5K Series, part of the Run Gaston Race Series, will draw more than 2,000 participants and spectators, Martin noted. Girls on the Run councils across the nation host more than 330 5Ks per year, the largest 5K series by number of events in the world.

Girls on the Run Gaston County is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving girls and their families in Gaston and Lincoln Counties, with nearly 10,000 served since its inception in 2003.

The ten-week Girls on the Run after-school program helps girls in third to fifth grades develop essential skills to navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness. The program culminates with girls being physically and emotionally prepared to complete a celebratory 5K event.

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Pullman had to be pleased with the way the team settled down and focused in the final three periods of the game.

“In the second quarter our defense intensity helped us create some steals and gave us some easy shots.” coach Pohlman added.

Several Storm players had good a good game. Solid performances were turned in by Womack, Bourhill, Craig, Mackenzie Koch and Maddie Short.

In addition to Womack’s game high of 15, Bourhill had 9 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists. Koch had 8 rebounds and 4 points. Craig had 6 points and 5 rebounds and Short had 6 points 3 rebounds and 4 steals.

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Last week’s Southern Christmas Show in Charlotte drew a large crowd including lots of folks from Gaston County. The Metrolina Model Railroad group’s train display, including cars from Belmont’s Brian Greene, was once again a big hit.

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CENTRAL BOILER CERTIFIED Classic Edge OUTDOOR FURNACES. Exceptional performance and value. Call Today!

Mill Spring Outdoor Furnaces 828-245-0174.

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TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flat Bed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse & Cattle Trailers, Saddlery.

Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment, Boiling Springs, NC. 704-434-6389.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITH SCRATCH PADS! Press Room Printing. 704-538-5788, 704-482-2243.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square & round bales. 704-487-6855.

SEASONED & NEW FIREWOOD FOR SALE, S-10 load, $50. Short bed, $60. Long bed, $80. Will deliver. 828-461-2379.

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WOODSTOVE, Good condition plus 2 loads of wood. (You haul) $295.00. Bill Mintz, 704735-4723 or cell-704-905-6623.

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REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, washers, dryers & odd furniture.

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FOR SALE

PETS•LIVESTOCK

STORAGE BUILDINGS: Check us out before you buy. Better construction, lots better, cash or payments. Free delivered & setup 50 miles with concrete block included. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

2 PET CHIHUAHUAS FOR SALE, $200. Shots & dewormed, registered, with shot records. 704-813-5981.

CARPORTS, RV COVERS, BOAT, Farm Equipment, Barns, Garages. Largest on site display & sizes in area. Installed 2-4 weeks most orders. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-2455895.

TRAILERS: NEW 5x8, $525.

5x10, $695. Sales, service, parts, areas largest selection of trailers, best prices. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-2455895.

HORSE QUALITY SPRING CUT Square Bales of Fescue Hay, $5 per bale, nice tight bales, 704-477-8623.

FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOME. . 704-472-7116 or 704482-3392.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Pure Breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers.

Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704538-1199 or 704-600-7847.

FREE KITTENS AND CAT TO GOOD HOME. Call Tracy, 704813-4596. They are outdoor cats and like to hunt.

Wrigley Field, Fenway Park & Yankee Stadium!

See the country, including guided tours of New York City, visit the Baseball Hall of Fame or spend your free time in cities like Chicago, Pittsburgh. (see website for updated travel plans)

3 TRIPS TO CHOOSE FROM RANGING FROM 4 TO 12 DAYS! Coach bus trips, quality hotels and game tickets included.

FOR A FREE BROCHURE, CALL (507) 217-1326 BobsBaseballTours.com

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TRAILERS: ENCLOSED CARGO, $1495. Dump trailers, $2995. Livestock trailer used for horse, Gooseneck, $2100.

8.5x24, 20,000lb, 10 ton, used, nice, $4000. Come see us! J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828245-5895.

I want to buy old 45 records and albums. 704-782-0647. (11/22, 30 &12/06)

FLAG POLES: Flags of all kinds, on site display. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

WANTED TO BUY, GOOD USED FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES, and antiques or estates. 704-481-0954, after 5 p.m.

704-482-0540.

DOG KENNELS: Dog houses, large selection, 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 20x20. Tops, pick up or we deliver & install. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-2455895.

NEED A GARAGE OR CARPORT? Turn key, grading, gravel, concrete, on site display. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828245-5895.

DISCOUNT POOL SUPPLY, INC. Now offering Above Ground & Inground pools. We also open/ close pools, maintenance, etc.

Also offering, parts & supplies.

828-245-7540, 704-418-3277.

JENNY LIND CRIB with nice mattress, $50. Call 828-9800080.

2017 SPRING CUT FESCUE HAY. No rain, $4.50 per bale.

704-538-4110.

SET OF BAR STOOLS and canning jars for sale. 828-782-7221.

HAUSS MEDIA LAB Platinum Series HS-50, 7.1 High Definition Home Theater System, brand new still in box, $300 may take less. 828-980-3474, 828395-1161.

350 4 BOLT MANE, total rebuilt, asking $850. Call 828-2898719.

8x12 BARN TYPE OUTSIDE storage building built by Amish, has loft on each side, 7 foot workbench, peg board on walls, double doors, 2 years old, $2100. 828-305-1628, leave message.

HEAT AND OIL TANK, 275 gallons, $75. 828-429-3117.

$$CASH$$ PAID FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Cell, 704695-4917. Rick Hutton, Collector.

RED ROAD TOWING PAYING CASH FOR YOUR CAR Running or not, title, no title. Charles Dellinger. 704-692-6767, 704487-0228.

BUYING JUNK CARS, title or no title. Running or not. Fast on time service. 704-692-6752.

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC Test Strips. Up to $10 per 100 ct.

Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local & pay fast. 828-577-4197.

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS, trailers, metal boats, tractors & farm equipment & scrap metal. Must have ID & proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. 704-692-1006.

WE BUY YOUR UNWANTED AND JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot.

Not titles needed. ID required.

803-374-7545.

WANTED: AMMO, old and new, reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756.

WWII COLLECTOR: Wanting to BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knifes & Flags. I BUY Small & Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. 828-980-3329.

WANT TO BUY - LAND to build home. Minimum 5 acres, wooded, mountain view. Email details, price, etc: landpage777@gmail. com NEED CASH? I will buy your old used Nintendo NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy & N64 Games.

Small or big lots. 828-748-7264.

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»Santa’s Choice’ Santa says, “Save time, save gas and save money with seasonal savings on great gifts and holiday merchandise from your friendly local merchants!”

Christmas Gift Guide FAMILY RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA

The best gift certificate for your stocking stuffer!

Flowers for All Occasions 123 Park Street, Belmont

704-825-9781

6928 Wilkinson Blvd. • Belmont, NC • 704-825-0057

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C & B Distributors, Inc. 201 S. Main Street/ P.O. Box 275 • Lowell, NC 28098 Office: 704-824-8515 • Fax: 704-824-1829 Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm Sat. - 9am - 1pm

4322 Wilkinson Blvd.

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Charlotte Alternative Sports offers the largest selection of Paintball, Airsoft, Disc Golf, BMX and Skateboards in North Carolina.

Live Trivia in the Soggy Dollar Bar GREAT PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS EVERY THURSDAY AT 7:00 PM

Located in the Main Street Crossing Mall

6438 W Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC

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City of Belmont employee Zach Gehrer was spotted installing Christmas lights on trees in the downtown area last week. The famed Belmont Christmas parade for 2017 will take place on December 5 at 3:30pm.

Photo by Alan Hodge

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Directly behind Bojangles and McDonalds in Belmont. www.facebook.com/CharAltSports • www.facebook.com/belpb

GREG BLACK MOUTHPIECES

117 West Central Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120

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