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Mt. Holly city council gets visit from FROGS

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

A large group of FROGS showed up at last week's meeting of the Mt. Holly city council.

Actually, FROGS is the acronym for the group Friends of the Greenway, an organizational branch of the Mt. Holly Community Development Foundation bent on boosting interest and construction of a local greenway.

The FROGS came to the meeting to thank the council and other city officials for their support of the project.

FROGS leader Cindy Michael, expressed gratitude on behalf of the group.

“Tonight we are here to specifically say thank you who continued to move forward with the greenway even when it seemed that it might not ever happen,” she said. “Rights of way were obtained, along with approvals and permits, by the City, despite several years of obstacles. We understand that construction for Phase One has been authorized and is underway. We are here to publicly let it be known that the Foundation and the FROGS are excited to

see this is happening. Hopefully we will see you in 2018 for the Mt. Holly River Greenway Phase One ribbon cutting.”

FROGS was first organized in 2004 and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Mt. Holly greenway project.

Another presentation at last week's council meeting saw the Community Foundation of Gaston County hand out several checks to Mt. Holly folks as part of the Community Impact Fund program. Community Foundation representative Elizabeth Patton presented the money.

Mt. Holly projects that received the funds, the amounts, and recipient included: Mt. Holly Community Garden, $2,619 for Improved Safety and Accessibility, Melanie Black; Mt. Holly Community Development Foundation, $2,500 for Mt. Holly Greenway Bee Friendly, Angela Autovino; Mt. Holly Historical Society, $2,000 for Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Mt. Holly, Mary Smith; Mt. Holly Historical Society, $2,000 for Museum Field Trips/Curricular Activity Local Students, Mary Smith.

A committee reviewed a dozen applications for the

Banquet and Induction Ceremony – Oct. 24, 2017

By Stan Cromlish In five days, the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame will induct Stephen Cowie, Devon Lowery, Rick Cherry, and the 2011 NCHSAA State Champion South Point Red Raider Baseball team at its 30th Annual Banquet. The banquet will take place at the Park Street United Methodist Church Family Life Center on Tuesday, October 24 at 7:00 pm with Chris Pollard, Duke University Head Baseball Coach, as the keynote speaker.

Chris grew up in Amherst County, Virginia and played collegiate baseball at Davidson College from 1993 to 1996 where he finished as the third-winningest pitcher in Davidson baseball history. He also ranked very high in strikeouts, shutouts, appearances, innings pitched, and complete games.

After graduation, he played several seasons of professional baseball before moving into the coaching ranks.

Chris returned to his alma mater in 1998 as the team’s pitching coach and recruiting coordinator where he gained valuable experience that would serve him well when he took over a consistently losing Pfeiffer University program as the See HALL OF FAME page 8

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This group of FROGS (Friends of the Greenway) showed up at last week’s Mt. Holly city council meeting to thank officials for supporting construction of a new greenway in town.

Photo by Alan Hodge funds this year. Committee members included Reggie Graham, Danny Jackson, Reeves McGlohon, Johnnie Painter and Lauren Shoemaker.

A special guest at the council meeting was Cheri Berry, NC Secretary of

Labor who was on hand to present SHARP awards to several City of Mt. Holly departments including the Police Department, Streets and Solid Waste, Utilities, and Water Plant and Water Reclamation Plant.

SHARP stands for Safety

and Health Achievement Program and highlights employers who go “beyond the call of duty to provide safe and healthy workplaces”.

Berry has been to Mt. Holly on several occasions in the past to present SHARP awards attesting to the

City's commitment to safety in its workplaces.

The SHARP program assists small employers, especially those in high hazard industries, to reach their goal of achieving a safe See COUNCIL page 4

New book looks at local AfricanAmerica life back when

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernew@gmail.com

A new book, “Chinaberries and Beyond: A Teacher's Childhood Journey” by retired educator Patricia Bostic not only chronicles her own life growing up in the Belmont area during the 1940s and 50s, but in a larger sense casts light on how blacks and whites got along together in those days.

“We lived in two separate societies,” Bostic said. “Sometimes relations were cordial and sometimes not.”

As her tale tells, Bostic was born in 1944 and began her life living in a little wooden house on the edge of a field in Catawba Heights. The farm where the house and another like it stood was located on the property of the Smith fam-

ily (named Shoemaker in the book). That same land is now owned by Catawba Heights Baptist Church.

The house had no electricity. Water had to be carried from a spring in the woods.

“It was hard work carrying water every day,” Bostic said.

Other aspects Bostic's book shares of life in the little house includes episodes with one of the farmer's wandering bulls, going on picnics in the woods, and a cantankerous neighbor who constantly kept up a fuss. Bostic also gives readers a look at how her parents and siblings related to each other- and especially how her father's duty in WWII and his career as a barber impacted the household.

As the book reveals, a time came in See BOOK page 8

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OPINION

TODAY’S QUOTE: “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”

-Benjamin Franklin

I have mispronounced my name my entire life

My Opinion:

Got bikes?

After motor vehicles, what is the seond most popular form of transport in our area? A horse? A jackass? A rickshaw? No. It's a bicycle.

Any weekend sees lots of bright Spandexattired bicyclers out on streets and country roads enjoying their exercise. Just look at the high tech bikes they pedal!

On a recent ride near Iron Station on my Triumph 650 Bonneville I encountered a big swarm of bicyclists and we waved a 2-wheel wave to each other as we passed and this got me to thinking about bicycles in the days of yore.

Once upon a time you could get a really nice bike for $29.95. I know this because the Western Auto store in Mount Holly was a prime place for buying a bike. Other places you could get bikes were Sears Roebuck and Roses. These bikes were fullsized jobs with frames made of heavy steel tubing and they had full fenders and on the front fender there was generally a battery powered headlight but too often the batteries leaked acid and the light went kaput and thus became the first thing to be stripped off the bike.

The bikes also had a fake gas tank sandwiched between the top frame tubes and usually emblazoned with the brand name such as “Huffy” or “Columbia” or “J.C. Higgins” and they were nicely painted and pinstriped and streamlined in shape all to give an illusion of going 100 mph sitting still. However, the tanks would get dented quite easily or the screws holding them on would strip out or break off and so sooner or later the tank would join its pal the headlight in a corner of the garage.

The full fenders were nice but kinda heavy and if you rode in any type of mud they quickly packed up with the goo and the wheels would stop turning so the best thing to do was take them off and…you guessed it…put them in the garage.

Some bikes came with a little dingalingaling bell that you worked with your thumb but that was for sissies and off it came to add its tinkle to the trash pile.

Once the extras were removed from your cruiser bike something had unknowingly been created. A vehicle that in current day marketing parlance is known as a mountain bike. I guess this made us two-wheeled prophets of

a sort.

Mechanical experimentation was also part of the cycling scene in times gone by. In our neighbor- Alan Hodge hood there lived a Banner-News Editor boy named Marty Edwards. His father was clever mechanically.

Once, Mr. Edwards took two bike frames and welded them together one on top of the other.

He joined two bike chains and ran the chain from the pedal sprocket on the top bike to the rear sprocket on the bottom bike and so made a double decker bicycle. Marty had to get on a porch or something high to mount the thing but once on board he created a sensation riding it down the road. Mr. Edwards also took an old automobile steering wheel and used it in place of handlebars on another bike and that looked cool too.

Crashes were part of the cycling scene back then as now. A person hasn’t experienced pain until they’ve had a big strawberry on a knee, palm, or elbow from falling off a bike. My oh my how pavement grinds bare flesh!

A bad bike wreck I witnessed back in “them days” involved a car, a dog, and a boy (name unknown) from another neighborhood who was peddling down our street and the dog started chasing him and the guy across the way always parked his car on the curb and when the rapidly peddling kid looked back at the hound to kick at it he hit the back of the car and was immediately sent into orbit. I stood with mouth agape as he sailed through the air as if in slow motion and landed on the car hood. He wasn’t hurt badly but the bike’s front rim was squared off and he pushed it home in a rather lumpy way.

As for myself, my worst bike wreck came when I was riding one that was too big for me and my feet could barely touch the pedals. I was pedaling along at a fast clip when one of my feet slipped and I came down on the frame cross bar and my voice immediately went up four or five octaves and I fell off and lay in the fetal position in a neighbor’s yard until I was ableto hobble home and put a cold rag where it hurt.

Well, that's enough pedal pushing then and for now as well so see you later.

Growing up in the 60’s, I was often asked if I was related to Rocky Marciano, the famous undefeated prize fighter.

He was from Brockton, Massachusetts. I was from outside New York City on the Jersey side. When I was in college, I often joked that being related to Rocky would have been handy so he could protect me from the bullies at school. We pronounced his name the same as mine – “Mar” (think car) “ci” (think the word see) “an” (you’ll have to figure that one out) “o” (as in oh). Mar ci an o.

I was fine until I met Sergio, an Italian from Italy. He spoke very good English, yet had a strong Italian accent. I was wearing a name badge with “Tony Marciano” on it. He looked at me and said my name. But it wasn’t want I heard my entire life. It was nothing of how I introduced myself to others.

Sergio looked at me said, “Antonio Marciano.” But Marciano was no longer a four-syllable word. It was two and half if you can have a half syllable. This is how it sounded: Antonio Mar (think car – nothing changed, but that’s the only thing that was the same.

The rest of it was one and onehalf syllables “smooshed” into one. The “ci” is pronounced with a “ch” sound – he continued with “chan” and slid into “o”. Mar chan o. That was how he pronounced my last name.

Then there is my first name.

Tony is not a nickname for Anthony. When young Italians were leaving Italy and coming to America, the adults wrote on their arm “To New York”

Inactivity Is Not Good For Us

By Dr. Glenn Mollette A happier life is an active life. Doing nothing does not generate much in the realm of feeling good about yourself and is detrimental to your health.

A friend of mine reflected on his career and often six day work weeks and said, "Those were the happiest days of my life." I know of people who live very fulfilling lives of retirement but also know of too many who don't have much to do or much interest in doing a whole lot.

We all need to strive more in our daily activity. You don't have to be a member of a high priced gym to move every day. You don't have to have a lucrative retirement to move every day. If you can walk and move your arms you are really on your way to activity.

Whether you live in the city or country we all need to think more every day about getting out of the house and being in motion. Walking, jogging, mowing grass, working in the yard, house cleaning or more exercise, we all need it.

Behind my office is a nursing home.

A man comes out of that nursing home almost every day in a wheelchair. He has

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no legs. His wheelchair is motorized.

However, every day he pushes himself to go the public library or down the road to one of a couple of small restaurants.

He hasn't given up. I want to challenge us all to not give up and push ourselves a little more in the realm of activity.

Researchers have been investigating ways to reduce our risk of chronic disease for decades. One big question: How much exercise is needed to prevent disease? The answer is at least 150 minutes per week. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' physical activity guidelines, adults should participate in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, including at least two days of muscle-strengthening activities.

While exercising up to 300 minutes per week has even greater health benefits.

What health risks are linked to physical inactivity?

Lack of physical activity has clearly been shown to be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and other conditions.

Less active and less fit people have a greater risk of developing high blood pressure.

Physical activity can reduce your risk

for type 2 diabetes.

Studies show that physically active people are less likely to deGlenn Mollette velop coronary heart disease than those who are inactive. This is even after researchers accounted for smoking, alcohol use, and diet.

Lack of physical activity can add to feelings of anxiety and depression.

Physical inactivity may increase the risk of certain cancers.

Physically active overweight or obese people significantly reduced their risk for disease with regular physical activity.

Older adults who are physically active can reduce their risk for falls and improve their ability to do daily activities.

Thousands and thousands of deaths occur each year due to a lack of regular physical activity. In addition: Inactivity tends to increase with age.

Now, please get up and do something. Our health and happiness depend on it.

or “TONY”. In Italy, the nickname for Anthony is Antonio.

I am not Tony Marciano. I should be addressed as “Antonio Marchano.” How ironic all my relatives from New Jersey call me Anthony. None of them call me “Tony”.

Names are very important.

In the French language, when you ask someone their name, they don’t say, “my name is…”. Rather, the response is, “I call myself….” In some Christian faith traditions, when you complete confirmation, you can take on a middle name. I chose Ralph because all the men in my family were called Ralph. Unfortunately, I included that on my marriage license. Years later a registrar informed me that the name on my marriage license didn’t match my social security card.

I had to get it fixed. I may have been living in “sin” all those years (LOL).

In the days of the Old Testament, to state one’s name was to share one’s character.

When Moses was challenged with the task of explaining to the children of Israel that God sent him, he begged God to share His name with him. God told Moses to tell the children of Israel that His name was “I am that I am.”

In that moment, God revealed his character. There are

Tony Marciano other names for God: El Shaddai (Lord God Almighty) El Elyon (The Most High God) Adonai (Lord, Master) Jehovah Nissi (The Lord My Banner) Jehovah-Raah (The Lord My Shepherd) Jehovah Rapha (The Lord That Heals) Jehovah Shammah (The Lord Is There) Jehovah Tsidkenu (The Lord Our Righteousness) Jehovah Mekoddishkem (The Lord Who Sanctifies You) El Olam (The Everlasting God) Elohim (God) Jehovah Jireh (The Lord Will Provide) Jehovah Shalom (The Lord Is Peace) Jehovah Sabaoth (The Lord of Hosts) Your name is more than the words on our birth certificate. Your name is a reflection of who you are. God’s name is the same for Him.

Capital bank to host veterans Capital Bank branch 701 South Main Street in Mount Holly will honor Veterans with breakfast on Friday, November 10th from 9 – 10:30. Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager, Diana Richards said, “We want to thank our Veterans for their service to our country by honoring them”. This is something I feel very passionate about. I don’t think we do enough for our Veterans”.

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everything that is good. They care about each other's safety and health.”

Two Mt. Holly police officers received recognition at last week's council meeting. New officer Benjamin Linares was sworn in.

Officer Darryl Barnes was promoted to sergeant and sworn in to that position. Barnes was also recognized for having achieved his Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate.

Officer Benjamin Linares is a native of New Jersey, and moved to Mount Holly to complete basic law enforcement training and begin his law enforcement career

with MHPD. He was proud to have his older brother Jose attend his oath ceremony, and pin his badge on his uniform.

Sgt. Darryl Barnes lives in Mount Holly with his wife and son. He was formerly a member of the Problem Oriented Policing unit, where he routinely handled community issues that impacted the quality of life for our citizens.

“I am proud to have Sgt. Barnes and Officer Linares as members of the MHPD, and expect that our citizens will soon discover they are great assets in the positions they have been assigned,” said Chief Don Roper.

Sgt. Barnes was presented with his NC Advanced Law Enforecement Certificate

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As his wife Jessica and son Eli looked on, Mt. Holly police officer Darryl Barnes NC Secretary of Labor Cheri Berry (orange blouse) was at last week’s Mt. Holly council meeting and presented was sworn in to his new post of sergeant by Mayor Bryan Hough at last week’s several City of Mt. Holly departments with the SHARP award for workplace safety. council meeting.

Elizabeth Patton (right) with the Community Foundation of Gaston County presented several grant checks at last week’s Mt. Holly city council meeting. Receiving the money for their Mayor Bryan Hough swears in new Mt. Holly police officer Ben- respective groups were from left Angela Autovino, Melanie Black, and Mary Smith. jamin Linares.

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Hillbilly’s Barbeque & Steaks 720 McAdenville Rd. Lowell, NC 28098 704-824-8838

Side Trax Sports Bar & Food 121 W. Central Ave. Mt Holly NC 28012 704-827-3603

Peet’s Coffee & Tea 715 W. Trade St. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-6791 Tavern On The Square 602 Queens Dr. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-5425 Tommy’s Drive In 2708 Gastonia Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-9099 The Country Kitchen 116 E. Main St. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-9597

Dallas Clemmer’s Country Kitchen 1313 Old Dallas Rd. Dallas, NC 28034 704-922-8384

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Lowell

Papa Sammy’s Pizza 140 East Central Ave. Mount Holly, NC 704-601-5272

Bojangles 541 N. 27 W. Stanley, NC 28164 704-263-4532

Pete’s Grill 124 N. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 704-263-1311 Woodshed Restaurant 212 S. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 704-263-1030

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory

Thursday, October 19, 2017

For information on getting your business listed here call 704-825-0580

New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

New Saint Paul Holiness Church 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

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

Sacco Street • Belmont, NC

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

CBC-Memorial Apostolic

Westview Presbyterian Church

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

Message of Love Church

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

Community Christian Fellowship

East Belmont Baptist Church

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

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 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

Employees of

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

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

704-867-2317

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

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

LOWELL Bethlehem Church

S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

Epic Church

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

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

First United Methodist Church

First Presbyterian Church 512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

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

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

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church 7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

New Faith Baptist Church 1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

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

Stanley Church of God 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

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

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

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran

804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

Macedonia Baptist Church

Mt. Holly Church of God

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Lowell Church of God

McADENVILLE

711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142

STANLEY

217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

Morningside Missionary Church

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

Chapel Baptist Church

133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

Life Church

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

First Presbyterian Church

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

Way of the Cross Baptist Church Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

First Baptist Church

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

First Free Will Baptist Church

East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

Riverside Baptist Church

Catawba Heights Church of God

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

Cramerton Temple of God Church

511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301 238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Tuckaseegee Baptist Church

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

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

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

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

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

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

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Banner-News Obituaries

Benny Brown Belmont – Benjamin “Benny” Wilson Brown, 83 peacefully passed away on October 16, 2017 at his residence.

He was born in Belmont, North Carolina on May 7,

1934 to the late Lawrence Andrew and Hattie Hedrick Brown.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Ned, Joe and Roger.

Benny retired from the US Postal Service in Belmont.

He was a member of the Park Street United Methodist Church. Benny served in the VFW, American Legion and was a member of the Masonic Lodge of the Oasis Shriners.

He served in the U.S. Army Airborne during the Korean Conflict. Most of all, Benny loved and was devoted to his family!!

Left to cherish his memories includes his son Andrew “Andy” Buford Brown and wife Paige of Florida; daughter Donna Rudisill and

husband Jimmy of Belmont; sister, Carolyn Brown Garrett and his sister in law Joyce Brown; several nieces and nephews A Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m., Sunday, October 22nd at Park Street United Methodist Church, 120 Park Street, Belmont with Rev. David Hiatt officiating.

In lieu of food and flowers, family requests memorials be made to Park Street Methodist Church c/o Methodist Men. Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.

“Connecting Spices up Life” A cold arctic front was moving in and the jet stream was pulling the temps down below freezing even here in the South. My wife and I knew it was coming so we planned ahead for a large pot of homemade chili. As we assembled the ingredients on the cutting board it was obvious that they each were going to make a wonderful contribution to the whole but one was very distinctive; the cumin.

Cumin is an Eastern Mediterranean spice that readily grows in Egypt, Iran, Turkey, India, China and the United States. For our chili it adds a flavor that is vital to the finished product. Historically, many have found many values in it as far back as biblical times. e.g. Isaiah 28:27 “…but the flitches are beaten out with a staff and the cummin with a rod—“ This spice is a delicate one; a member of the parsley family and is an annual plant so its

seeds need to be individual circumharvested for curstances, strengths rent use as well as and weaknesses for the next seaas He wisely deals son’s crop. Farmwith us in life? ers throughout Shouldn’t we folhistory learned low His example? that special tools Last night had to be used to my four year old plant and harvest grandson was in tender herbs so his first school prothey would grow Dennis Siracusa gram. He practiced properly and be Spiritual Gardening his part for two weeks harvested in a and, I’m happy to reuseful and efficient manner. port that he did great. One litTo harvest this plant you don’t tle girl, however, melted under drive big harvesters into the the pressure. She fell sobbing fields. These plants only grow into the arms of her teacher about a foot tall so the plants and remained there until all 27 are carefully picked, dried and other children had completed then thrashed gently to loosen their parts. If there are any the cumin seeds for gathering. other introverts out there, I’m In a similar way, may we sure you will understand what look at human beings as God’s was going on. In this case, God garden; where we represent provided a teacher’s sensicreation with varying stur- tive loving arms to enfold this diness, talents, and tenden- little girl and let her know she cies? If so, don’t you think was loved, understood and afGod, in His infinite wisdom, firmed for even walking onto takes into consideration our the stage.

I’m sure that throughout history a lot of experimentation has taken place. Which plants are useful for consumption, general health and/or healing?

In any case, experimentation, introspection and consideration were all in play. One of our main roles in life is to be connected to other people. In fact, life would be meaningless without those connections.

Knowing that different people require different understanding and interaction isn’t it important for us to be sensitive to those needs and treat people like Jesus treats us? If we remember this we will be contributing to our society’s well-being, just like cumin will be doing to me in my chili.

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Transformed hearts Jesus finished explaining to the disciples how he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things, be killed, and raised on the third day.

Jesus came with a purpose, and he never deviated from his mission.

After hearing about the suffering Christ, Peter forbade any of this to happen. In doing so, Peter became a hindrance to the mission of God. Once called a rock, Peter became a stumbling block. What happened between Peter’s declarations to Jesus as being the Son of God to now hindering the mission of God? Peter tried to force the mission of Christ into his understanding of God's purpose.

We must not force Jesus into our understanding, but allow the Spirit of God to transform our hearts. With transformed hearts, we must always keep God’s mission before us.

We must crucify arrogance and self-sufficiency that hinders the purpose of God. Due to Peter trying to fit Jesus into his understanding of the mission, he became the mouthpiece of Satan. Satan tried to tempt Jesus in the wilderness by stopping his earthly mission. And now, we find Peter speaking the same words to Jesus. Peter was putting a stumbling block in the way of God’s mission. Jesus said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; for you are not setting your mind on God’s interest but man’s.”

Matthew 16:23 NASB. Take a moment of reflection. What are

ways we are allowing our words or actions to become a stumbling block to the mission of God? Do we make excuses not to serve and hinder others from serving?

Are we tearing down others and the body of Christ with our Rev. Angela Pleasants words and actions? District Are you quenching Superintendent the Spirit of God? of Catawba Valley Are we causing divi- Methodist Churches sion? How can we remove these stumbling blocks that keep us from living into the mission of God? We strive daily to devote ourselves to faithful discipleship. We must be receptive to God’s voice and follow his mission. “Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 NASB. We can do nothing of spiritual value apart from knowing Jesus and his mission he entrusted to us. We are God’s gifted vessels.

Therefore, allow him to work in and through us for his glory. Then we will truly stand out in this world by living kingdom values.

God Help My Unbelief!

As we experience so much stress in our lives, and we witness so many tragedies in our world, it certainly brings to mind many questions and doubts. Even Christian people face times where doubts and fears consume their minds. Many times we have unbelief. Mark 9:17-29 records a time where a man brought his son to Jesus Christ. This man’s son was possessed by an evil spirit. He had tried to have Jesus’s disciples to remove the evil spirit, but they could not. Jesus, asked for the child to be brought to Him, and when he came, the evil spirit attacked the child. His father was distraught, as the evil spirit was destroying his son’s life. He asked Jesus to have compassion on them and to help them. Jesus promised him that if he believed, all things were possible.

The father responded, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24, NKJV). Jesus commanded the evil spirit to come out of the child, and it left him.

The father in this story is often the way we are, even as Christians. We certainly believe in Jesus Christ, and who He is, yet often our faith is weak, and we are filled with questions.

Many things affect our faith. Trials surely hurt our faith. We may face illness, family problems, or other circumstances that pull us away from God. Temptations also harm our relationship with God. Satan knows exactly what it takes to entice us to sin, separating us from God. Tragedy hurts us as well. Perhaps the loss of a loved one, or some other terrible event, fills our hearts with doubts. Such events cause us to question God’s power, and direction for our lives.

As we face such things that harm our faith,

what can we do to heal our weak faith?

We can confess our weaknesses to God. The father of the story came to Jesus in tears, confessing he had unbelief. He trusted in God, yet he did not understand why his son Rev. Trent Rankin faced such a terrible Salvation Church condition. Not only Gastonia, NC do we confess our salvationchurchnc.org weaknesses, we cry salvationchurchnc@gmail.com out to God to help us too. This father asked Jesus to show compassion and help them, and that is exactly what Jesus did. He showed them mercy. You may be experiencing unbelief in your own life now.

Maybe you have faced some great trial or tragedy, and you do not understand why. In such times, take it to Jesus. Just as He helped the father and his son in the story, He will help you as well. Perhaps you are not facing struggles in your faith, then show compassion to someone around you who is struggling. Show them the love of Jesus, and what He has done for you. We certainly can count on many difficulties and strife in our lives. However, no matter what we face, Jesus Christ is much stronger.

In the midst of such trials, and our times of unbelief, rest on the unchanging grace of Jesus Christ!

Ebenezer UMC yard sale Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 120 Belmont Mt. Holly Rd., 704-827-3366 will sponsor a community yard

sale on Saturday, October 21st. from 7:00 am until 1:00 pm. Spaces are $10.00 each.

Breakfast and Lunch

items will be on sale in the Fellowship Hall Set up time is 6:00 am and you can pay at that time.

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Charlotte Rescue Mission Thanksgiving food box drive

HALL OF FAME from page 1 head baseball coach in 2000. His dedication to fundamental baseball over the next four years was paid off in 2004 when the Falcons posted their best season on record. The team posted 41 wins against just 14 losses which earned 2004 Coach of the Year honors in the Carolinas-Virginia Athletics Conference (CVAC) for Chris and was an excellent sendoff to Appalachian State University.

In Boone in 2005, the Mountaineer baseball team had endured back to back ten-win seasons and was in the cellar of their conference. In his first year at Appalachian State, Chris led the Mountaineers to 24 wins and turned a perennial loser into a winner.

In seven seasons, the baseball team had six consecutive thirty plus win seasons and its first Southern Conference Championship since 1987. With fortyone wins and only eighteen losses in 2012, Coach Pollard earned Southern Conference coach of the year honors for the season. Beating both perennial baseball powerhouses of Virginia and Oklahoma in the Charlottesville Regional Tournament had the team on the cusp of earning a coveted slot in the College World Series. This group was going places, but Coach Pollard would move on to his current position as the Duke University Blue Devil head baseChris Pollard ball coach.

In 2013, Chris moved to Durham and took over as the twenty-fifth head baseball coach in the history of Duke University. From 2013 until today, Duke baseball has been on the rise, and it’s due to the work that Chris puts in with his players. Thirteen players have been taken in the Major League Baseball draft during the past four years. His hundredth win as Duke baseball coach came on March 15, 2016, against the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. And, his five hundredth overall win occurred on May 1, 2016, at North Carolina State University’s Doak Field.

With Chris Pollard at the helm of the Duke University baseball program, the future of Blue Devil baseball could not be brighter. To introduce Chris this evening will be none other than former Belmont Abbey head baseball coach and the current coach of the Appalachian State University Mountaineers, Kermit Smith. In 2000, Kermit played for Coach Pollard at Pfeiffer University before embarking on a coaching career that has seen him lead the Belmont Abbey Crusader baseball team to the Division II College World Series in 2009 and earned him the accolades of the Belmont community.

Join sports fans and the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at 7:00 pm to celebrate the induction of Rick Cherry, Devon Lowery, Stephen Cowie, and the 2011 South Point Red Raider baseball team. Tickets are $20.00 and available at Belmont Drug in East Belmont and Belmont General Store on Main Street. Tickets will not be available at the door on the night of the event, and it has previously sold out weeks in advance. Don’t wait to pick up your tickets.

Kermit Smith

BOOK from page 1

I remembered so well was gone.”

Bostic says her book, written as autobiographical the 1950s when Bostic and her family moved to the Reid fiction, is more than just an community in Belmont and a enjoyable read.

“I want people, especially nicer home.

“We lived across the street from Jethro Mann,” Bostic said.

Bostic's recollections of going to Reid High are full of happy times and her evolution from a shy country girl to a talented and popular student who went on to earn a BS degree from NC Central University, a MAT degree from Winthrop University, and a Special Education certificate from UNC-Charlotte.

Bostic lives in Matthews now, but often visits friends and relatives in Belmont.

Years ago, she visited the land where the little wooden houses had been.

“It was Easter Sunday and very cold,” she said. “We looked and finally found the spring where we used to get water, but the chinaberry tree

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Photos provided by Stan Cromish

teenagers of all races, to see how things were back when I was growing up,” she said.

For more information on Bostic's book visit www.chinaberriesand beyond.com.

Charlotte Rescue Mission is launching a Thanksgiving Food Box Drive beginning today through November 18, 2017, to provide all the ingredients needed for a family to enjoy Thanksgiving in their own home.

“Packing these food boxes does more than allow another family in Charlotte to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal,” said Rev. Tony Marciano, President/CEO of Charlotte Rescue Mission. “It creates an opportunity for a family to sit around their table to make memories that last a lifetime.”

Please pack your food box in a plastic tote with a lid (16 ½" L x 13" W x 12 ¼" H), or a Bankers Box with a lid (16.25"L x 12.5" W x 10.5" H) to help with stacking.

A food box includes: Green beans (38oz can); Whole kernel corn (29oz can); Cut sweet yams (40oz can); Cranberry sauce (14oz can); Stove Top stuffing (6oz box); Turkey or Brown gravy mix (1 package); Spice Cake Mix (1 box); Pumpkin - not pie filling (15oz

can); Baking Pan for Cake (9 x 13); One copy each of “Recipe for Pumpkin Cake” and CRM services, which you will be provided once you have responded to the email address below.

If you are interested in preparing a food box, please email Thanksgiving@CharlotteRescueMission.org with the number of boxes you and/or your group plan to bring. Food boxes can be dropped off at Charlotte Rescue Mission’s Rebound Campus (907 W. 1st Street) on Friday, November 17, and Saturday, November 18, from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

About Charlotte Rescue Mission Charlotte Rescue Mission provides a free 120-day Christian residential program for men and women who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol and are predominantly homeless. For more information, visit www.charlotterescuemission.org or call 704333-HOPE.

The Stanton Enterprises McDonald's in Mt. Holly now has a reserved parking space for Purple Heart medal recipients.Seen at the sign are Military Order of the Purple Heart members Bobby McNeill, Steve Lawing, Steve Zenes, and Ron Wade along with McDonald's employees Holly Stroupe and Judith Gomez.

Photo by Alan Hodge

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Last week, author Patricia Bostic returned to the land where the little house her family rented for $6 a month from the Smiths, and where she grew up, was once located. The property is now owned by Catawba Heights Baptist Church.

Photo by Alan Hodge

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Tri-County Rescue Pet of the Week Gastonia CAP to take part in wreath ceremonies Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week is this beautiful Rottweiler named Ruthie. She is 2 years old and weighs about 75-80 pounds. Ruthie is very social and loves to interact with people and other dogs. She is a great girl with a sweet disposition.

Ruthie needs a permanent home. She has short hair so grooming is a good bath and brushing.

Ruthie is spayed, current on vaccines and microchipped.

Rottweilers have a reputation for being viscous attack dogs, but despite what television and movies may say, this is not their true nature.

Rotties are incredibly loyal, which makes them superb watchdogs, and they will protect their family fearlessly – but to be viscous, they must be trained that way. When properly trained, socialized and exercised from puppyhood, Rotties are even tempered and dignified companions. With their families they are affectionate and playful, and most Rottweiler owners note that their dogs seem to not know how large they are, wanting to cuddle up on the couch or the bed. friend.

Please come out to our adoption event this

weekend. If you are looking for an addition to your family, come out and meet our pets. We have many available pets at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Friday from 6-9 pm and Saturday noon to 6 pm.

Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@yahoo.com, visit us on the web at www.tcar.us.

South Point VFD annual meeting The South Point Volunteer Fire Dept. Inc. is holding its annual public meeting on Nov. 28, 2017 at the fire station 2300 S. Point Rd. Belmont. The meeting will begin at 7pm and is being held to elect four (4) members to serve on the Board of Directors. Members of the fire service are encouraged to vote in this election. A real property owner whose primary residence is within the SPVF Service District whose taxes are current is defined as a member. One (1) vote per member household may be cast. A South Point Fire District member interested in applying as a candidate to serve a three year term on the Board

of Directors must meet eligibility requirements.

In addition to member requirements, Board members must be 25 years of age, a resident of the fire tax district for one year, a non-immediate relative of other Directors, taxpayer member of the corporation not representing special interest groups and be available to attend evening meetings. Interested candidates are invited to submit a brief biography which includes full name, age, address, vocation and contact information to SPVFD Inc. PO Box 1201 Belmont NC 28012 or lgrjjr@ cs.com before November 1, 2017.

Shelby Liver Mush Festival recipe contest Calling all home cooks and local restaurants! If you have recipes using liver mush and love creating new recipes, this cooking contest is for you.

Please submit your liver mush dishes at The Mush, Music, and Mutts Festival in Shelby, NC. on Saturday October 21st between 9:00 am and 10:00 am in front of the Cleveland County Arts Council on 111 S. Washington St. Judging

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Hours $

Monday thru Friday 8:00a until 4:30p Closed Sat & Sun

will begin at 10:30 am and announcements will be made at 12:00 noon. First Place will recieve $100.00, Second Place will recieve $75.00 and Third Place will recieve $50.00. Top winners for the Restaurant category will recieve a plaque and of course “bragging rights!”

Any brand of liver mush can be used in your recipes. We need for your dish to feed 4 judges. We encourage bringing

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handwritten or printed recipes alongside your dish for future publication. Registration forms can be printed from the website https://clevelandchamber.org/ mush-mussic-mutts-festival/ click on (participate in the liver mush recipe contest) or fill out the form when submitting your recipe at check in. For more information, please contact Director Cathey Noell at catheynoell@gmail.com.

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Again this year, the Gastonia Civil Air Patrol Squadron will participate in the annual Wreaths Across America Day of Remembrance on December 16th at noon. The wreath laying ceremony will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Gastonia to honor Gaston County veterans from all branches of military service with the ceremonial laying of an evergreen wreath on each of the veteran’s graves.

What is today known as Wreaths Across America began in 1992 when the owner of the Worcester Wreath Company in Harrington, Maine placed surplus wreaths in a section of Arlington Cemetery. After several years of making this annual tribute, a photo of the wreaths circulated the internet in 2005, and requests poured in from all over the country from people wanting to help. In 2007 the Worcester Family formed the non-profit Wreaths Across America, and began working with individuals and groups nationwide to honor deceased veterans with a wreath.

The organization’s mission is simple: Remember the Fallen, Honor those who serve and Teach our children the value of freedom. At noon on the designated Saturday each December, wreaths are placed on graves at more than 1000 locations nationwide.

In 2014, Wreaths Across America and its national network of volunteers laid over 1,200,000 memorial wreaths at 1,226 locations in the United States and beyond, including ceremonies at the Pearl Harbor Memorial, as well as Bunker Hill, Valley Forge and the sites of the September 11th tragedies.

This was accomplished with help from 2,047 fundraising

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CAP photo groups, corporate contributions, and donations of trucking, shipping, and thousands of helping hands. The organization's goal of covering Arlington National Cemetery was met in 2014 with the placement of 226,525 wreaths.

Wreaths for the ceremony are provided through donations from individuals and local businesses. Each wreath costs

$15.00, and the Squadron has a goal of purchasing 200 wreaths this year. Anyone interested in purchasing a wreath should visit the Squadron’s website at http://gastoniacap.us and click on the Wreaths Across America link. Anyone interested in participating in the ceremony can contact Lt. Sue Beutler at 704998-2317.

Richards selected Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager at Capital Bank Diana Richards has accepted Capital Bank’s offer to become their Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of the Mount Holly branch. Richards was born in Wilmington, NC where at 21 years of age she began her banking career. She later moved to Charlotte and in 2006 moved to Gaston County, residing in Mount Holly. “I am thrilled to be working in the community in which I live and excited to be a part of the Capital Bank team,” she said. “With more than 20 years of experience in banking and financial, my passion is to make a difference in the lives of others.”

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Kirven wins school nutrition award Every October, Gaston County Schools celebrates National School Lunch Week, a time to recognize the hard work and diligent efforts of School Nutrition employees. They are the people responsible for preparing healthy meals for our students. In Gaston County, their efforts result in 21,000 lunch meals every day (and 9,000 breakfast meals, too).

Joanne Kirven, one of Gaston Schools’ area coordinators for the School Nutrition Department, won the 2017 Martha Gomer Spirit Award. It’s a statewide honor presented by the School Nutrition Association of North Carolina that recognizes an individual for having a strong commitment to school nutrition.

Kirven is responsible for 18 school cafeterias plus special diets.

Gaston Schools has about 800 children with special diet requirements. Kirven recently became credentialed as a school nutrition specialist.

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Gaston County Schools has been joining in the celebration of GO Month in Gaston County especially Education and Workforce Week. Groups from South Point, East Gaston, and Stuart W. Cramer attended a Textiles Day program at the Gaston College - Kimbrell Campus in Belmont. Additionally, students from Hunter Huss High School participated in a Manufacturing Day program at Lanxess. The programs gave students an opportunity to learn about jobs available here in Gaston County and what skills are needed to have a successful career in advanced manufacturing.

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Kirven has been with Gaston County Schools for just over three years. She started her school nutrition career with CharlotteMecklenburg Schools in 2007.

The Carolina Panthers PLAY 60 CAMP group recently visited W.C. Friday Middle School and set up an adaptive PLAY 60 program. The Carolina Panthers PLAY 60 Camp brings the experience of an NFL training camp to schools, recreation centers and day camps across North and South Carolina. The free program is designed to inspire children to be physically active through fun, high-energy activity stations.

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The Cramerton Middle School golf team clinched the Gaston County championship on Oct. 9 at Green Meadows course by defeating Stanley Middle. The Cramerton team had a 16-0 season against county competition.

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Stuart Cramer faced North Gaston last Friday in a hard fought game that saw Cramer come out on top 27-14. In this photo #11 Luke Carpenter makes a gain while #10 Demarrick Floyd, and #74 Jack Hough block.

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Storm players #82 Kendall Karr, #73 Hayden Kish, and #61 Devon Bain clear a path for #4 Tyreese Morris in the North Gaston game.

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South Point, Cramer and Mountain Island all win big

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

This week South Point, Stuart Cramer, and Mountain Island Charter all posted big football wins.

All three teams used different styles but came up with the same result.

South Point-East Rutherford The Red Raiders took out the East Rutherford Cavaliers in a decisive 55-7 win.

The Red Raiders are now 8-0. Big Red is also the number one ranked 2A team in the state.

The South Point offense moved the ball at will. The Red Raiders banged out 390 yards of offense.

Stuart Cramer players #2 Robert Truesdale, #6 Devan Polk, and #54 Sam Julen stop a North Gaston runner.

Stuart Cramer 2017 Homecoming Queen Sophie Matz.

In the East Rutherford game the Red Raiders continued to demonstrate they have the ability to burn an opponent on the ground and in the air.

Senior receiver Ray Grier took thee catches and turned them into 88 yards and 3 touchdowns.

As a precaution, South Point limited the playing time of starters Jake Alexander and Scottie Lee. Both players play hard and took hits. Resting them some is prudent.

This week the Red Raiders travel to Rutherford County to deal with the 2-6 R-S Central Hilltoppers.

Cramer-North Gaston The Storm got back to running power football. Cramer runners ran all over the Wildcats on their was to a 27-14 win.

Cramer is now 5-3.

Stuart Cramer’s #22 Kaiser Kayton gains yards thanks to #41 Quentin Hooker and #44 Karson Setzer.

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2017 South Point Homecoming Queen Katelyn Shipman.

Ray Grier out leaps the defender and brings down another Photos by Tommy Bain touchdown catch.

Mario Brandon recovers the fumble for the Red Raiders.

This week Cramer didn’t throw much. In all, the Storm had 377 yards of total offense. 374 of those yards came off the ground game.

Tyreese Morris and Kaiser Kayton had big nights for Cramer. Both went well over 100 yards.

Morris had 142 yards and three touchdowns. Kaiser Kayton had 130 yards and a touchdown.

On defense, the Storm kept the Wildcat triple option offense in check. North Gaston had 280 yards of offense.

Robert Truesdale roamed the field and slammed Wildcat ball carriers often. Truesdale had 16 tackles. Not far behind was Devin Polk with 10.

This week the Storm will got to Gastonia to take on the 3-5 Ashbrook Greenwave.

Mountain Island Charter-Community School of Davidson Spartans The Raptors moved to 6-2 after making short work of Community School Davidson.

The game was close early on with the Spartans only down 19-14 at the end of the 1st quarter.

Then MI unleashed an offensive blitz that the Spartans had no answer for.

The Raptors had an astonishing 758 yards of offense. The Raptors ran the ball 34 times for 470 yards.

They were equally as effective throwing the ball. The Raptors had 288 yards of passing offense.

Quarterback Marcus Graham accounted for 364 yards of the Raptors offensive production.

Graham had 202 yards passing and three touchdowns. On the ground he ran for 161 yards and two touchdowns. Mountain Island’s top runner was Elijah Burris with 255 yards off of 17 carries.

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Keaton Hale #8, breaks through the Cavaliers defense for a Red Raider touchdown.

South Point quarterback Scottie Lee retuurns to the game and South Point’s Jake Alexander sheds a would be tackle en route races for a touchdown. to a Red Raider touchdown.

Nate Hamilton #40, delivers the hit that causes a fumble.

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Congratulations to Becky Lareau who was recently named Stuart Cramer High School Teacher of the Year. Lareau is an Exceptional Children Teacher.

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The Belmont Parks and Recreation Gadabouts senior citizens group took a recent jaunt to Asheville. While there they visited the Billy Graham training center.

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Abbey inducts three into Athletics Hall of Fame The Dr. Michael P. Reidy Belmont Abbey Athletics Hall of Fame welcomed three new members recently when the bi-annual induction ceremony was held at the Haid Ballroom as part of Homecoming Weekend. Men’s basketball players Jim Lytle and Jim Mullin as well as Athletic Director/Coach Fr. “Pop” Martin Hayes, O.S.B., were inducted, bringing the total membership number to 26 individuals and two teams.

After a welcome reception and opening remarks

by Director of Athletics Stephen Miss, dinner was served to the crowd. College President Dr. William Thiefelder gave some remarks before Lytle was presented his award. Lytle was a four-year starter for the Crusaders from 195862, helping his teams to

unparalleled success, including a trip to the second round of the NAIA National Tournament.Mullen was a member of Al McGuire’s first recruiting class at Belmont Abbey, starting at guard from 1957-61. He served as the team captain for his junior and senior year, helping the Mullen was a member of Al McGuire’s first recruiting class at Belmont Abbey, starting at guard from 1957-61. He served as the team captain for his junior and senior

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nament teams and was the Most Valuable Player at the NYAC Christmas Tourna-

ment his senior year.

Father “Pop” Martin Hayes, O.S.B., came to

Belmont Abbey as a student in 1930 and entered novitiate at Saint Vincent as a candidate for Belmont on July 1, 1932. He made his first profession on July 2, 1933, and made his solemn vows on July 11, 1939.

Three years later, he was ordained in Philadelphia.

He served both the Diocese of Charlotte and The Abbey in many ways, including as golf and tennis coach and Athletic Director.

His plaque was accepted

by Abbot Placid Solari, O.S.B. on behalf of the monastery.

The evening concluded with the retirement of the No. 44 jersey of 2008 Hall of Fame inductee Danny Doyle being retired. It is just the second jersey in the history of Belmont Abbey Athletics to be retired.

Mountain Island Charter School Player of the Week

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Panthers announce Washington as Coach of the Week

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The Carolina Panthers and Toshiba have announced the selection of Coach Robert Washington of Mountain Island Charter School as a recipient of the team’s High School Coach of the Week honor for the 2017 season.

Coach Washington is in his third season as the head football coach for the Raptors.

In just its second year of varsity football, Washington has led the Raptors to a 21-9 record and a NCHSAA 1A playoff appearance in 2016, coming up one point short in the third round in a 35-34 loss to Murphy, the eventual state champions. Washington’s team is currently ranked in the Top 10 and looks again to be a 1A title contender.

Washington serves as the College Career Guidance Counselor at Mountain Island Charter, which is a good match for his commitment to academic achievement and his personal interest in helping Mountain Island students

continue their education goals. He has established an academic support program that assists student-athletes in balancing the rigors of school work and athletic participation. As a longtime active participant in free youth football camps for children including the Thomas Davis Youth Football Camp, he also created his own free camp offered this past summer.

In recognition of Coach Washington’s contributions to his school and community, the Carolina Panthers and Toshiba will donate $1,000 to Mountain Island Charter to support the school’s athletic department. Coach Washington and the other 2017 Carolina Panthers High School Coach of the Week honorees will all be recognized when the Panthers take on the Green Bay Packers later this season.

The 2017 High School Coach of the Week program presented by Toshiba is a

joint initiative of the Carolina Panthers and the National Football League. The program is designed to recognize North and South Carolina high school coaches who make positive impacts in the lives of their student-athletes and their school communities, while promoting player health and safety.

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South Point’s Tanner Canterbury #21, makes a big return behind the block of #40 Nate Hamilton.

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East Gaston stops Chase in defensive showdown

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On Friday night the East Gaston Warriors and Chase Trojans football teams were both looking for a much-needed win.

In a game that featured solid defensive play, East Gaston came out on top with a hard earned 12-6 win. The Warriors have improved their record to 2-6.

East Gaston High coach Sean Joyce found the 1-7 Trojans to be tough opponent.

“Chase was very well prepared,” Joyce said.

Early on it looked like the game would be a defensive chess match. In the first half neither team was able to get on the scoreboard.

Both team hit the locker room with the score sitting at 0-0.

East Gaston was moving the ball some. The Warriors had 208 yards of total offense. However, untimely penalties hurt.

“Our guys have gotten better on offense, especially in the last 2 or 3 weeks,” Joyce said. “We’re still young, foolish penalties have hurt us. We still have things we are learning.”

In all EG had seven flags.

A review of the East Gaston roster shows exactly how young the Warriors are. EG is starting four sophomores on offense. On defense a freshman and two sophomores earned starter slots.

The stats are what they are, but that’s not to say that East Gaston didn’t have any offense production.

In the Chase game, East Gaston had 145 yards of rushing, 97 of that came from H-back Brodie Hilton.

Hilton is proving himself to be a very versatile player. He is grinding out tough yards on the ground and also catching passes out of the backfield.

At quarterback, Kobe Creamer was 7 for 11 for 63 yards and two touchdowns. Two touchdowns off of 63 yards is nothing to scoff at.

In the second half the Warriors played a lot better offensively. EG scored TD’s in the 3rd and 4th quarter.

On defense, the Warriors are just flat solid. Chase had 255 total yards of offense, but the Warriors were able to keep them out of the end zone all but once.

“Defensively we played well,” coach Joyce said. “If it hadn’t been for a long kickoff return I don’t know if they would have scored.”

The East Gaston defense stiffened up when they needed to.

“Defensively Landon Van Dyke and Chase Blackburn had really good games.” Joyce added.

One player that stood out was wide receiver/cornerback KJ Dagout. This year Dagout has been playing on both sides of the ball.

“If there was a player of the game I would say it was him,” Joyce said of Dagout. “He had at least two interceptions and a reception for a touchdown.”

This week, the Warriors are going to be facing off against the defending state 2A champs, the 7-1 Shelby Golden Lions.

“This week is tough,” Joyce said. “We have been looking over film. Shelby is good.”

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, SHELBY is seeking individual with custodial & light maintenance experience. The right candidate will be willing to take directions, be dependable, trustworthy & have the ability to work flexible hours. Must have valid NC drivers license. Have criminal background check & drug screening. Full or part time will be considered. Send resume to: business@fbcshelby.org or fax to 704-482-1137. Attn: Business Manager.

SHOP/LOT HELPER NEEDED. Call for appointment. 704-4450970.

THE MUTT HUT CONTINUES accepting applications @ 318 Laurel Ave, Grover, NC for kennel help. Pay $8.25 hr. See Autumn 3pm-6pm m-f.

LOT MANAGER NEEDED for small car lot. Must know Vehicles, Quickbooks, Frazer or something comparable. Serious inquiries only! Call to schedule appointment. 407-353-2672.

LOCAL COUNTERTOP MANUFACTURER and Installation Company looking for hard working dedicated & punctual individuals part time or full time. Must be able to pass a background check. Willing to train the right individual. Please apply in person, 8am-4pm. 111 Fairhope St., Forest City off of Withrow Rd., behind Big Lots. 828-3820174.

WANTED: EXPERIENCED GUTTER HANGER with drivers license. 828-288-0647.

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HAWKEN 50 CAL. MUZZLE LOADER, with accessories, Stevens, model 31, double barrel. 40” yard aerator/plugger. 8 piece set of outside Christmas decorations. 704-487-1647.

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

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REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. 704-487-4443.

TWO NUBIAN NANNY GOATS, 4 months old, beautiful colors, $150 each. Dulcimer, $250. 704735-9938

HAY, HORSE QUALITY, LARGE ROUND BALE, 13% Protein, $40 each, Belwood area. 704-538-8389.

HAY FOR SALE, IN GOLDEN VALLEY, 4x5 rolls, $25, square bales, $2.50. Picked up in field.

Call 704-538-9529.

WANTED: NON RUNNING RIDING MOWER in good condition, (Shelby area). Call or text pic and price. 704-472-5962.

Please leave message & phone number.

CLEVELAND MEMORIAL PARK. Section 3, Lot 41, 2 spaces @ $1450 each. Buyer pays transfer fee. 704-481-1121, leave message.

SHAVINGS & SAWDUST PINE BEDDING Dump Load, 18 yards, $185 Pickup truck, $25, trailers filled, $10 yard, horse manure, compost, $5 yard, 838443-0534.

MANURE SPREADER, PTO driven, 4’x10’ = 80 bushel, good condition, $1550. 828-286-0159.

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WOODWORKING TOOLS: Delta Uni-saw, band saw, jointer, panel sander, router table, misc. tools. 704-434-5801.

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, washers, dryers & odd furniture.

Call 704-481-0954. After 5pm, call 704-482-0540.

FOR SALE: FOR PARTS OR WHOLE: 1987-91 Ford 4WD. 1989-94 Toyota truck parts.

1968-72 Ford parts. 1995 Nissan truck parts. Manual & auto trans for Chevy & Ford. Gray factory Ford wheels, 7”x7x15.

Set of factory Ford gray center cap & beauty rim, 7x15 & 8x15.

Antique barber chair. WANT TO BUY: Pickup trucks, any model, make, condition. Nissan or Toyota Pickups. Want to buy Nissan and Toyota pickups and Honda cars. 704-538-9742.

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

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ROUND BALE HAY, net wrapped, 4’x5’, excellent quality. $25 bale with a 10 bale minimum. D. Shires. 704-300-9042.

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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.

10x10x10 METAL DOG LOT, in excellent condition. (2) riding lawn mowers, for parts only. Call after 4pm. 828-289-8296.

4 SITES IN ROSE HILL CEMETERY, for the price of 3, you pay transfer fee. 2x2, lot 130 #3&4, and 140, #3&4, Contact Rose Hill Sales, or DalenAlma@gmail. com

DOLL COLLECTION and Car Collection for sale. Cedar chest, leather padded top, very nice, $125. Serious calls only. 828447-7619.

WASHER, DRYER, STOVE, refrigerator & freezer, $1400 or will sell separate. Delivery available.

864-279-4207.

MOSS LAKE WATERFRONT HOME, 4BR, 3.5BA, Custom built, approx. 4000 sq.ft. Big flat lot. Great location in Shelby.

1214 New Crest Lane, (off Elizabeth Ave.). Ride by & get a flier for more info. $499k.

S&W 500, NEVER SHOT, 1 box ammo, $1250. Whirlpool large standup freezer, $300. Whirlpool refrigerator, gold 25.6 cuft., side by side ice & water, $300. 828287-7157.

DEER CORN. Cob corn $6 per bag. 704-473-0359.

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

JUST IN TIME FOR HUNTING. 2 rifles. 1 brand new and 1 used very little. Call for more info. 704418-4906.

OKRA SPECIAL: $22 BUSHEL. Sweet Potatoes, $20 bushel.

Tennessee Red, Asian Purple, Asian Red & Asian White. Billy Wells, 828-245-0248.

USED CAMPER TOPS: Various Sizes & Styles. Also buying them in Rutherford County. 828-9800881.

ASSEMBLED REESE CARRY POWER Bike Rack, holds 2 bikes, $65. 828-777-7191.

IN-GROUND POOLS, all sizes and shapes available. Have references and display at home.

828-429-6595 or 828-657-5944.

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

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

TRAILERS: NEW 5x8, $525.

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

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.

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

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.

TWO GRAVE PLOTS for sale at Eternal Hills, $1750. Buyer pays transfer fee. 828-545-0449.

2005 HONDA REBEL 250, Black, one owner, new tires, immaculate cond. $1900. 864-2192966.

2006 CRF 100F MOTORCYCLE. $1200. Very good condition. 828-429-6763.

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

FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOMES, Gray, black, gray with black stripes. Serious callers only. If no answer, leave message, 704-538-8963.

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, Registered, Red Merle, Black Tri, Red Tri, available Oct. 12th, $300 each. 704476-6704.

6 WK OLD BARRED ROCK & Silver Lace Wyandott pullets, $6 each. 509-432-4914.

BLUE GOTT & RAZOR EDGE PUPPIES, 5 weeks old, $100 each. Please call 704-974-4309.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Pure Breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers.

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

BEAUTIFUL GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. CKC Registered. Male & female available.

Bred for family companionship & protection. Both parents on site.

Call 704-300-0207.

WANT TO BUY WANT TO BUY GOOD USED Basic treadmill. 704-473-1307.

WANT TO BUY - LAND to build home. Minimum 5 acres, wooded, mountain view. Email details, price, etc: landpage777@gmail. com WWII COLLECTOR wanting to BUY anything that was brought back from WWII. Wanting Military guns and memorabilia.

Licensed collector and NOT a business. 828-980-3329.

WANTED: AMMO, Old & new, reloading supplies. Call 828245-6756.

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

704-482-0540.

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

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