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Local candidates ready for Nov. 7 election By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
City council candidates in Belmont and Mount Holly will square off Nov. 7 in their respective towns during the Gaston County municipal election. The BannerNews contacted the city council candidates in Belmont and Mount Holly using email addresses provided by the Gaston County Board of Elections. Each candidate was given the opportunity to respond with a brief autobiographical sketch, why they feel they are the best candidate for the post, and what they think is the biggest challenge facing their town and how they would address it if elected. The responses are in the candidates' own words.
Belmont council candidates Claudina Ghianni-Toole Belmont resident both city and unincorporated area 25 years. Also a Board member Holy Angels and Keep Belmont Beautiful. Montcross chamber committee member. Employed adjunct instructor Belmont Abbey College. Business owner and property manager. Federal DOT medical examiner. Volunteer at Holy Angels. Sister of Mercy associate. Former search and recovery scuba diver. Missionary Tanzania. Nominee and runner up Women of the Year Leukemia and Lymphoma society I am a person who goes out into the community having lived and worked in Belmont
for over 25 years. I attend monthly council meetings; serve on boards as a trustee and volunteering where needed. I am here to represent the people and not for personal gain. I can devote the time and energy to listen to you the people and not just show up for meetings. I can negotiate but also be firm. I will work hard to secure your trust, explain my decisions and respect the opinion of others. I have been a successful business owner will bring those skills with me to serve the people of Belmont. Protecting our past and securing the future is biggest challenge. Belmont is again in a rapid growth cycle and expansion is inevitable. This is not new Belmont experienced similar growth years ago and as a result property sold high projects started, land clear cut and not completed. The result was a depressed market, which took years to recover. We need to learn by our mistakes. Constantly building houses and apartments are not the answer thus our future is challenged on quality of life issues relating to land use, utilities (water and sewer), traffic congestion and schools. I would focus on drawing in high quality projects that will benefit current residents and businesses. These projects (residential or commercial) will require great scrutiny and judgment in evaluating their merits. We need more industry and retail in our city. Proper economic development, in terms of jobs and growing our tax base will
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Mike Lund preserving family heritage for future generations By Alan Hodge
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“There is really nothing like preserving a piece of your family history for future generations. After all we are just caretakers of these treasures for future generations, and hopefully we will leave them better than we found them.” That's what Mike Lund of Belmont says is the driving force behind the restoration of several antique machines from his family's ancestral farm- and what machines they are. The Lund story starts off when Mike's great great grandfather came to Jamestown, N.Y. From Sweden in the 1860s and established a farmstead. As time went on and the family stayed on the land, machinery replaced horse-drawn equipment. One of the machines was a 1937 Fordson tractor. It was built in Dagenham, England. “The tractor was on the farm forever,” Mike said. “When my father Gordon passed away about two years ago I decided to have it restored and contacted Mt. Hope Tractor in Mike Lund of Belmont is seen on the restored 1937 Fordson tractor his great grandfather Ohio who did the job.” bought and used on the family farm. Photo by Alan Hodge See MIKE LUND page 4
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Bike safety headlined North Belmont Fall Festival The City of Belmont Parks and Recreation Department partnered with North Belmont Elementary School during its recent 2017 Fall Festival to provide participating students with free bicycle safety helmets. The helmets issued were part of a NCDOT Bicycle Helmet Initiative Grant that the City of Belmont Parks and Recreation Dept. received at the beginning of this year. “We wanted to find ways to better improve child safety when riding bikes/skate boards across our city,” shared Brian McGonagle, Belmont Parks and Recreation Athletic Director and grant award recipient. According to McGonagle, funding for the bicycle helmet initiative was made possible through the “Share the Road” specialty license plate program. The helmets were donated by individuals who are dedicated to bicycle safety in North Carolina, and their generous donations conSee FALL FESTIVAL page 5
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ELECTION have a positive impact for our community while protecting our past. This will allow us to maintain the quality of life, which we hold near, and dear and is why we choose to live in Belmont. Our council needs to follow a consistent path, maintain focus and not be diverted from the issues. Ryan Schrift Ryan Schrift age 33, is a graduate of Washington and Jefferson College’s Department of Business & Economics, runs an investment management firm, is a nonprofit leader who has been recognized on the local and state level, and is a proud husband and father to his 22-month-old son Ollie. Ryan’s civic background stems from a decade of nonprofit work with the Gaston County Jaycees, a member of Queen of Apostles Finance Council, and a contributor to several small businesses and regional think tanks. As a current City Council member, he has taken leadership roles in updating the City’s long-range land use plan, providing traffic improvements, recruiting new jobs, and building relationships with other government bodies. He is a team player who brings fresh perspective to an evolving community with the goal of keeping its smalltown charm, growing its economic and entrepreneurial spirit, and above all continuing to be a family friendly community. The City must work to balance growth that supports economic vitality, preserves community character, and responsibly considers its natural resources. Together Belmont will need to strive to provide mobility options and develop local and regional connectivity. Leveraging its historic properties through adaptive reuse and vigorously fighting for safe and stable neighborhoods are es-
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sential to Belmont’s success. Aging infrastructure above the ground and below the ground need to be addressed in a responsible manner. Below the ground: Implementing an aggressive two-point approach to water and sewer infrastructure improvements to address A – our immediate and current needs to avoid significant risks. B – Improving infrastructure in key areas such as Wilkinson Boulevard, North Belmont and Chronicle Mill area to encourage nonresidential development. Above the ground: Belmont needs to continue tackling street and parking improvements, fixing crumbled sidewalks, and taking care of the parks that we already have. Richard Turner I have lived in Belmont for 24 years with my wife Marie Turner. We have raised our three children (Anna, Vincent, Matthew Turner) in Belmont. I have served Belmont as Belmont Centrals PTO President, two terms on the Planning and Zoning and Parks and Recreation Boards. I am currently a City Councilmen and serve on the GCLMPO and the Centralina Council on Government as Belmont’s representative. I have a clear understanding that being on council is service to our citizens and community. I make a point to reach out to Belmont’s citizens on issues affecting our community to hear peoples concerns and ideas. I believe the role of government at any level is to make the lives of the people you serve better. I am mindful of spending. The money we are entrusted with is not our money; we are entrusted with its allocation. Every dollar spent must have tangible benefits to our community. Residential growth is Belmont's biggest issue. We are experiencing rapid de-
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velopment in our residential growth which is putting a great deal of pressure on roads, schools and our quality of life. Our current tax base is over weighted to residential development; we have to do a better job of business recruitment. We need the employment and tax base business can provide without the demand on services that residential requires. Our roads currently cannot handle the load at peak hours. The pressure on roads and schools will continue to grow with each new sub-division. If we do not come up with a plan to address the residential growth, congestion on our roads and our schools will continue and our quality of life will suffer. That’s the honest truth as I see it. That being said I am committed to working on these issues to find answers and relief. I love this town and am willing to do the work to find solutions for these issues. We will grow but it should be complimentary not overwhelming. I will lobby our representatives on the state and county level to support our growth with schools and roads. We MUST have the infrastructure that the state and county are solely positioned to provide.
Belmont Mayor candidate Belmont Mayor Charlie Martin is running for reelection unopposed. However, write in votes for any other candidate or candidates are still possible. Charlie Martin I graduated from Belmont Abbey College in 1970 with a degree in Business and Economics. I obtained my CLU from the American College of Life Underwriters in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania in 1986. My wife Dot, a Belmont native, and I have five children and many grandchildren. I have served the last four years as Mayor and served
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eight years on the Belmont city council. I feel like we have tried to grow as a city to accommodate for the many businesses and people that want to move to our community. We truly are blessed to have such a fine city and love the friendly atmosphere we generate here in Belmont. Our staff in our city of Belmont is our backbone because everyone cares about making it a great place to live. I love this town and the people in it and want to continue serving. Belmont has many challenges facing it very similar to the challenges our surrounding towns face. We have many people that want to locate here, especially with our proximity to Charlotte and the airport. We need to find a way to attract businesses that will put people to work in our area so they don’t have to travel so far to be employed. The Catawba Crossings project would be a big plus for us to move traffic from South Carolina into Mecklenburg and relieve traffic congestion. The Wilkinson Boulevard corridor project is also very important as we grow so we can maintain a safe passageway into and out of our county. We have many commercial and residential projects coming that will put people to work. I believe the Belmont Trolley will bring tourism to Belmont as well. Hopefully, we can continue to solve the issues that come before us fairly and efficiently. I am also thankful that our Belmont Middle School will stay in Belmont.
Mount Holly council candidates Jason Gowen I am an active member of the community with past service on the City Council and several boards. I have worked in finance for 15 years with a focus on banking and investments. I also serve as a vol-
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unteer firefighter and board member of the CRO. I have a solid grasp on all of the issues, a very strong understanding of the growth challenges facing the city and its financial standing. There is also a very unique view and knowledge that comes with being a first responder that opens your eyes to the deeper needs of the community. Seeing challenges of every level of our community is humbling and exposes you to deeper issues faced by our neighbors. Undoubtedly growth is our single largest issue. Growth encompasses future challenges related to land use, utilities (water and sewer), traffic congestions, and schools. Expansion is inevitable, but we need to focus on drawing in high quality projects that will benefit current residents and businesses as much or more than those seeking to join us. These projects (residential or commercial) will require great scrutiny and judgment in evaluating their merits. However, if done properly I believe we can retain waste water treatment and affordably expand public services and safety. In addition to these large scale projects related to growth, one of my goals for several years has been to have playgrounds that are more accessible and enjoyable to children with physical and developmental challenges so that we better serve our current residents. Small changes to make these facilities can make our parks more enjoyable to all families. I would like a swing set and sandbox that accommodates children in wheel chairs like Kiwanis park in Hickory. These types of changes and thoughtful considerations will advance our community as a premier place to live, work, and, play; attracting the high quality
businesses and residential projects I mentioned. The progress and process must be balanced at all times to ensure we address the needs of current residents first. Jamie Hamilton Hey my name is Jamie Hamilton. I live at 101 North McGinnis place. I am married to my wonderful wife Brenda. We have 3 children and 2 granddaughters with one on the way. I am a Police Officer for the Gaston County Police Department. I have been in Law Enforcement for over 20 years. I also have been serving our great Country for the last 10 years as a member of the Navy Reserves. Why am I the best candidate? Do not know if I’m the best candidate. If elected I will do my very best to insure that each citizen of Mt. Holly has a voice and it’s being heard. I will be a Council Member the citizens of Mt. Holly can call on and count on to do what’s right for the town. What is the biggest challenge for Mt. Holly and how will you address those challenges? Not sure what the biggest challenge is for Mt. Holly. Every town has different challenges. How that town handles those challenges is what makes them successful or not successful. A couple of issues are growth and crime. Every town wants to continue to grow but you have to make sure the town can handle that growth. I’d like to see Mt. Holly to continue to grow both in Population and Industry. During that growth you have to make sure you have enough town employees and resources to meet that growing need. No matter how big or little your town is crime is always a big concern. Crime happens anywhere and everywhere. The town has to make sure it has see MORE ELECTION page 15
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MIKE LUND Eighteen months of work by Mt. Hope transformed the Fordson from a well-seasoned looking machine to one of mechanical beauty resplendent in a striking black and orange paint job. The Fordson starts with a single twirl of the crank and settles into a throaty idle. Another piece from the Lund homestead that Mike had restored is a 1946 Dodge truck. For that job Lund turned to restoration expert Garry Gray of Kannapolis. Lund had a logo with a smiling cow put on the truck door. The logo also features the names of his great grandfather Claus, grandfather Victor, uncle Vinson, and father Gordon. Other Lund farm machines are currently being restored by Mt. Hope tractor. These include a John Deere crawler (like a small bulldozer) and a 1950 McCormick W4 tractor. Like the Fordson and Dodge, these heirlooms will get a nut and bolt restoration to like new condition. His sister will get the crawler and the W4 will be coming to Belmont to
from page 1 join Mike's collection which by the way also includes a 1928 Packard convertible. The Lund family bond goes beyond antique machines. Mike and his sister still own the homestead and his mother and brother live there. The original farmhouse is being restored too. Lund's love of vintage technology goes beyond farm machines. He also collects old time gramophones, nickelodeons, player pianos, and other music making machines from yesteryear. Like the tractors and truck, they all look and function as new. “I love to see how things work,” Lund said. “They sound exactly like they did 100 years ago.” In the end, even though it's nice to have a collection like Lund does, he has it all in proper perspective with his wife Stacy and girls Makayla age 21, Mollie age 15, and Madison age 14 all figuring in the equation. “These are irreplaceable heirlooms to pass on to the kids,” he said.
The Lund family John Deere crawler and 1950 McCormick W4 tractor being loaded to send to Mt. Hope Tractor in Ohio for restoration. Photos by Alan Hodge
Lund’s great-grandmother (Christina Lund) rocking on the porch of the farmhouse his great-grandfather Claus Albert Lund build in the 1870’s. This house is still on the farm and the Lund family has been working to restore it.
The restored 1946 Dodge truck that was used for the Lund dairy business.
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FALL FESTIVAL tinue to benefit our children throughout the state. According to statistics, only 45% of children wear helmets. “We looked for the best way to equally distribute out the helmets and were excited to be able to connect with North Belmont Elementary School, as well as, be involved with North Belmont's Fall Festival this year,” McGonagle said. Several key players brought the North Belmont event together. The Stowe Family YMCA had a fun bounce house during the evening for the kids. Belmont Police Department participated in the event with police vehicle, bike displays and prizes. The department obtained 12 bicycles from R & M Auto repair of Mt. Holly, as giveaways to students. Sgt. Buchanon, SRO Huffstetler, Traffic Officer Willett and K9 Officer Seigler participated in the event. Skinny's Bikes of Belmont also provided numerous bicycles that were donated for free during the fall festival. Charlotte Alternative Sports, managed by David Veldof, provided a BMX stunt demo for all the festival attendees.
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Citizens Police Academy Alumni member Carolyn Barnes supported the Belmont Parks and Recreation staff with raffling off over 65 bike safety helmets. La Verne Partlow, with the Gaston County Department of Health and Human Service-Public Health Division, provided helpful tips regarding nutrition and better personal choices on eating habits. Partlow was also a key player in providing the support letters which helped the Belmont Parks and Recreation Department through the grant writing process. George Berger, Regional Active Routes to School Coordinator, supplied bike lights and water bottles to participants. Justin Beam, North Belmont Elementary School principal, indicated that his kids and staff were overwhelmed with excitement during the days leading up to this year’s fall fesRyan Burke (right) and Jason Caddell put on a BMX exhibition at the North Belmont Fall Festival includtival event. “We were delighted and amazed at the ing jumping a bike over a “volunteer”. Belmont Parks and Rec. photos attention our school received from the community at the fall festival”, Beam said. “Our students and staff had a blast and we really appreciated the City of Belmont and all sponsors who helped make it all happen.”
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 bePolice Officers left to right who took part in the North Belmont Fall Festival- SRO Doug Huffstetler, SGT fore November 1, 2017. Allen Buchanon, and K9 Officer Seigler.
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We have remodeled our cemetery office and made improvements to our cemetery grounds. We would like to invite everyone to our Ribbon Cutting at the cemetery office. There will be refreshments and drink. Come and see our new office and enjoy meeting the staff and other community members.
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Elements of Empowerment, Inc. and Belmont Abbey College have established a partnership to bring Sunday afternoon jazz to the community. Friends of Elements of Empowerment, Inc. were treated to a preview of the forthcoming series at the Haid Theater on the campus of Belmont Abbey College. After a spectacular concert by A Sign of The Times, they enjoyed a reception, complete with Caravan Coffee and desserts from Brenda’s Cake Gallery. “We who were present at the jazz concert were given a great gift, great jazz and compassionate love,” said Brother Emmanuel Slobodzian, O.S.B. “You would have to be deaf, dumb, and blind not to feel the love going on between performer and audience. May we be blessed by more such wonderful performances.” The series, which begins in December, will accomplish several goals for the organization and the college: Execute Elements of Empowerment mission to foster cultural awareness, acceptance, and preservation by educating, enriching, and, empowering communities through artistic cultural programs, presentations, and events; Build a relationship between Belmont Abbey College and the Belmont community; Increase
awareness of the educational opportunities at Belmont Abbey College; Promote the arts programs offered by Belmont Abbey College, particularly those of the Abbey Players. Reception and reviews of the preview event have been stellar. Everyone is widely anticipating the next concert. Season tickets will be available through Givelify.com. Individual tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Concert dates will be announced on the Elements of Empowerment, Inc. Face-
book page. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Elements of Empowerment, Inc. welcomes volunteers and undesignated contributions to support the organization and the programs that fulfill its mission. For additional information, contact Elements of Empowerment, Inc. at ElementsofEmpowerment@gmail.com, (704) 755-5210, or P. O. Box 801, Belmont NC 28012. Visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ElementsofEmpowermentInc/.
Toni Tupponce was one of the perfomers at the Belmont Abbey jazz preview. Delta Sanders photo
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New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822
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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
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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
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
312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726
238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111
Catawba Heights Church of God
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church
122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225
324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993
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Westview Presbyterian Church
230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968
1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381
216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
Centerview Baptist Church
Message of Love Church
324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526
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306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500
Community Christian Fellowship
Bethlehem Church
East Belmont Baptist Church
Mount Moriah Baptist Church
501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780
110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046
East Belmont Church Of God
Chapel Baptist Church
Cramerton Temple of God Church East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319
First Baptist Church 235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991
Life Church 501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286
Riverside Baptist Church 171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785
West Cramerton United Methodist Church 207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213
STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church
2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881
3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050
7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277
Core Church
Carolina Community Baptist
Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran
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
203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621
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
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Ebenezer United Methodist Church
New Life Baptist Church
120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366
201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195
First Baptist Church
New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized
23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758
104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457
First Foursquare Gospel Church
North Belmont Church of God
8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811
2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092
First Presbyterian Church
O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion
102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357
613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576
First Presbyterian-Belmont
Park Street United Methodist
112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668
120 Park Street 704-825-8480
First United Methodist Church of Belmont
Power of the Spirit Church
807 South Point Road 704-825-2106
Fresh Anointing Church of God
118 School Street 704-827-7071
Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church
71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283
503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600
Friendship Baptist Church
Sanctuary of Praise Ministries
5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276
124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823
Gaston Christian Church
South Point Baptist Church
5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516
Goshen Presbyterian Church
South Point Freewill Baptist
Roper Street 704-827-6280
297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045
Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God
South Point United Methodist
124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004
Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019
Springwood Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801
St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175
Stowe Memorial Baptist Church 26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987
The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709
Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730
Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604
Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185
1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656
First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481
First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461
First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521
First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855
Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076
Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600
Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442
Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner St. 704-827-0004
S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121
Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652
Lowell Church of God 804 W. First Street 704-824-3383
Lowell Free Will Baptist Church 3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389
Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church 201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
First Baptist Church 317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213
New Life Church 128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356
Presbyterian Church of Lowell 207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807
Restoration Church
Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness 406 Scott St. 704-827-8201
512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275
Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church 7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966
New Faith Baptist Church
527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647
Stanley Church of God 324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041
Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church 113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131
Trinity Full Gospel Church
1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250
303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765
Woodlawn Baptist Church
United In Action of Stanley
1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261
5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555
143 Church St. 704-824-5380
208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596
First Presbyterian Church
New Life Baptist Church
400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215
Macedonia Baptist Church
Mt. Holly Church of God
217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691
First Baptist Church of Lowell
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First United Methodist Church
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110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751
Morningside Missionary Church
320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731
120 Branch St. 704-824-4535
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224
Community Pentecostal Center
Lakeview Baptist Church McAdenville Baptist Church 192 Main St. 704-824-2740
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Banner-News Obituaries Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Missions at Parkwood Baptist Church, Gastonia. Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral. org. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is serving the family.
Mary Houston Clayton Belmont- Mary Houston Clayton, 64, of Belmont, died Thursday, October 19, 2017 at home. She was born in Macon County, NC to Margie M. Houston and the late Roy Edwin Houston. Mary loved the adventure of hiking and running, loved her dogs, and loved her church and the people there. Survivors left to cherish her memory include her husband John D. Clayton; her daughter Heather Brockmann and her husband Ken of Boulder, Colorado, as well as her sister Cathy Houston. A service to celebrate Mary’s life was held 2:00 pm Monday, October 23, 2017 at Parkwood Baptist Church, 1729 E. Garrison Blvd, Gastonia. The family received friends from 12:30 pm until 2:00, also at the church.
Robert Calvin Hurst Robert Calvin Hurst, 69, of Shelby, NC, formerly of Belmont, NC passed away Thursday October 19, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Hurst was born on December 26, 1947 in Clarksdale, Mississippi to the late William Lester Hurst and Ruth Nall Hurst. He is also preceded by his sisters Beverly Wood, Joyce Goff and brother Jackie Hurst. Survivors include his wife Joan Sanford Hurst. Children;
Sunny Glenn (Neal), Christian Caldwell (Shannon), Lisa York (Brian), Michelle Sanford and Jason Sanford. Sister; Elizabeth “Liz” King and Brother; Larry Hurst (Wanda). 12 Grand and 2 Great Grandchildren. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and many caring friends. Visitation for family and friends was held from 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday Oct. 24 at Benson Funeral Services in Mt. Holly. Services with Military Honors will be announced when completed in his hometown of Clarksdale, MS. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr, Shelby, NC 28950 or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be made at www.bensonfuneralservices.com Benson Funeral & Cremation Service is serving the family.
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rience obstacles that will land in the riverbed of our life. Does this mean we will not experience God’s peace? No, even in the Rev. Angela Pleasants midst of particles that District end up in our river bed, Superintendent we can still experience of Catawba Valley the peace of God. Like Methodist Churches the headwater to the river, all we have begins with God, the source of our life and peace. Peace is a gift from God. It is a state of tranquility and quietness of spirit. The peace God gives comes from a restored relationship with him and others. Therefore, it cannot be manufactured by our circumstances, but it can have a powerful impact upon our circumstances. So, how can we grow confident in the peace of God? “May grace and peace be given you in increasing abundance, that spiritual peace to be realized in and through Christ, freedom from fears, agitating passions, and moral conflicts.” I Peter 1:2b AMP. When we grow in our understanding of God’s love for us, we will continually grow in his wisdom and peace. We can rest in peace in this life when we allow God’s peace to reign in our heart. As a result, we can share God’s peace with others.
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think of God in our finite thinking. God cannot be thought of by our terms. God is so far beyond anything we can imagine in His glory and power. God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and present in all things. God is also merciful and full of grace. Just as God promised to go with Israel, He promises to walk with us. God is also motivated by His great love for us. Everything God does for us is through love. Jesus Christ coming to earth to die for our sins was the greatest act of love. We see that God is everything to us. Because of God and all of His glory, we must stop and take time to glorify His name. We must be a people of worship, together in church, and personally as we pray, and study the Bible. Everything we do is to honor God. Every person we tell of the gospel, and every time we show the love of Christ, brings honor to God. Today, take time to consider the glory of God. Think upon God, and all the things He is. One day as Christians, we will see
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Carolina Pro Musica's 40th season continues with “From Rote to Note – music’s journey” – music from the 9-15th centuries by composers such as Notker Balbulas, Hildegard, Landini and Machaut. The program is Saturday Oct 28, 8:00 PM at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Charlotte. Tickets are $16, regular admission, $8 students and seniors. They are available in advance at www.carolinapromusica.org and will also be available at the door. Pictured L-R Holly Wright Maurer, Rebecca Miller Saunders(back), Eddie Ferrell (back), Karen Brady McDevitt was staffing the lot last week at the Park St. United Methodist Church pumpkin sale in Belmont. The sale will be Hite Jacob. Photo by Alan Hodge Karen Hite Jacob photo going on til Oct. 31st. Proceeds go to hurricane relief.
The Gaston Cooperative Extension held its 3rd Annual Somethin’ Pumpkin Cooking Contest on Oct. 14. Winners included: Grand Prize Winner: Ann Helms of Gastonia - Pumpkin Torte Dessert Category: 1st place: Peg Kast of Gastonia - Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites with Tipsy Maple Pecan Icing 2nd place: Derinda Fredrickson of McAdenville Pumpkin Dump Cake 3rd place: Adrienne Jones of Dallas - Pumpkin Carrot Cake Main Dish Category: 1st place: Emily May of Dallas - Cinnamon Role Breakfast Casserole 2nd place: Cassandra Evans of Gastonia - Pumpkin Chipotle Meatloaf 3rd place: Megan Bowen of Bessemer City - Pumpkin Chili Miscellaneous Category: 1st place: Ann Helms of Gastonia - Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate 2nd place: Cassandra
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Grand prize winner: Ann Helms of Gastonia. Youth winners: Youth category winners Madison Dodd (left) who won 3rd place and Jackson Scism (right) who won second place. Gaston Cooperative Extension photo Evans of Gastonia - Cheesy Pumpkin Sausage Tart 3rd place: Audrey Hunt of Gastonia - White Pumpkin Cheese Ball
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Park Street Methodist Church is please to welcome the award-winning Trinity River Band on Sunday, October 29th at 6:00pm for a gospel sing. Trinity River Band is a family BluegrassGospel band from Florida that tours across the nation to music festivals and churches. This is a fantastic opportunity for everyone in our area to see a National-level bluegrass gospel group without having to travel to a festival. Admission is free. A love offering will be taken for the band. The church is located at 120 Park Street, Belmont, NC. Trinity River photo
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Belmont downtown main Wells Fargo closed last Wednesday at noon. Branch manager Trevor Bush and service manager Dawn Mitchell said farewll to customers for the last time. Photos by Timothy Mitchell
Members of the Mt. Holly Fire Dept. have been visiting and hosting local schools, daycare centers, and churches teaching the children about fire safety. “It is essential to teach kids how they can prevent a fire breakout and how they should behave in a situation where fire is involved,” said Chief Ryan Baker. “Knowing the fire safety rules in and out helps children to proactively tackle dangerous situations. If statistics are to be believed, the last few years have seen many fire-related deaths, with a substantial percentage being children.While older kids are aware of the basics of fire safety, preschoolers still have no idea about this phenomenon. Chief Baker shared some fire safety education tips for children so they can appropriately deal with fire and fire-related situations: In Case Of Emergency, Go To a Firefighter; Crawl When You See Smoke; Stop Drop and Roll!; Stay Away From Items That Can Produce Fire; Get Out and Stay Out; Create a plan and practice a fire drill. “The worst time to need a plan is not when you need one and do not have one, Baker said. “If you need help in creating one feel free to contact us 704-822-2927.” MHFD photos The Mt. Holly Fire Dept. recently held a family picnic sponsored by the Mount Holly Fire Department Auxiliary. Firefighters and their families got together at Tuckaseege Park and played a few games then had hotdogs and hamburgers for dinner. The Auxiliary provided everything and it was a great day to spend the afternoon together.
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South Point crushes R-S Central 62-0 by John Wilson
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An all around good effort. On defense, the Red Raider forced the Hilltoppers to turn over the ball over three times. R-S Central could never generate much in the way of offensive power. The Hilltoppers finished up with only 145 yards of total offense. In the second half the game clock never stopped. South Point had no interest in running up the score. When they had the ball they tried to run out the clock. "We didn't throw the ball," Hodge said. "We were up by seven touchdowns. We stayed real vanilla. We ran our basic stuff." The Red Raiders remain undefeated at 9-0, they are still the top 2A team in the state. South Point has not lost a football game since October of 2016. Up next for the Red Raiders will be a trip to Forest City to take on the 1-8 Chase Trojans.
Is there anybody who can stop the Red Raiders football squad? Right now, the answer to that is a resounding NO. One thing for sure, the R-S Central Hilltoppers couldn't do it. The Red Raiders only went full bore for about one half of the game. Yet they still came away with a huge 62- 0 win. "We played pretty good," South Point head coach Adam Hodge said. "We didn't have any turnovers, we scored a bunch of points and they didn't score any." As soon as the game got underway South Point went on a furious offense blitz. For the entire first half the Red Raiders marched up and down the field. The Hilltoppers could not stop, much less slow down the onslaught. South Point ran decisively and threw the ball with uncanny accuracy. South Point’s #24 Jake Alexander shows his speed. The half was highlighted by three Scottie Lee to Ray Grier touchdown passes. The Red Raiders went into the third quarter up 49-0. In an effort to rest starters, South Point started to pull some blue chip players such as fullback Jake Alexander and quarterback Scottie Lee. "The starters played the first half," Hodge said. "We pulled Jake and Scottie, then moved Ty Tinker to fullback." For the rest of the game the Red Raiders substituted players whenever they could. "We rotated a bunch of guys," Hodge stated. Even in limited duty, Jake Alexander and Scottie Lee lit things up. Lee was 3 for 3 with 118 Keaton Hale #8 holds for South Point kicker Cade Ratliff #81. yards and 3 TD'S. Lee also South Point runner Ty Tinker #30 stiff arms a R-S Central defender. rushed for 29 yards. Alexander had 186 yards and two touchdowns. Ty Tinker did well when he got his shot. Tinker had 55 yards and two touchdowns.
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South Point QB Scottie Lee #12 races past the R-S Central de- Cameron Fortier and Ashley Bennett were named Mt. Island Charter Homecoming King and Queen during the Piedmont Prep game. Seen with Cameron is his mother Kelly Fortier. Escorting Ashley is Mason King. fense on his way for a touchdown.
Red Raider #44, Naseem Jones, shows his moves with the ball.
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When kickoff got underway few could doubt that the football matchup between Ashbrook and Cramer would be a good one. Just how good was something people in the Cramerton area will talk about all week. In a great come from behind effort the Storm rallied and pulled out an impressive 43-15 win over the Greenwave. For a while it looked like things were going to be tough for Cramer. Ashbrook jumped out to a 15-7 lead in the 1st quarter. In the 2nd quarter Cramer scored on a 10 yard Jaylen Rocquemore run. The PAT kick failed and Cramer hit the locker room trailing 15-13. At the half Cramer regrouped and made some adjustments. The adjustments paid off big time. When the Storm came out for the second half they were ready to go to work. In the opening phases of the 3rd quarter, Rocquemore connected with Demerrick Floyd on a 36-yard TD pass. After the score, Rocquemore ran in the two-point conversion to put Cramer ahead. "I thought after the first couple of drives we made some adjustments and came out and played really well in the second half," Cramer head coach Ben McMillan said. Cramer was doing well, but the Storm's comeback was far from over. With less than two minutes to go in the 3rd, Rocquemore scored again, this time off of an 8-yard run. Cramer went for two once again. On this conversion Roquemore hit Floyd in the endzone to push the Storm into a 29-15 lead. In all, Cramer scored 16 points in the third quarter. Cramer had pushed ahead, but they were still not done. In the 4th quarter back-toback touchdown runs by Kaiser Kayton and Rocquemore pushed Cramer out even further.
With Rocquemore and company getting things done on offense it was up to the defense to do their part. The Cramer "D" responded. The Greenwave had 252 yards of offense but they never saw the end zone again after the end of the 1st quarter. The Storm defense punished Greenwave ball carriers. Cramer produced six turnovers, four interceptions and a pair of fumbles. Landon Helton got two of those picks. Triple digit tackle totals were registered by seniors Robert Truesdale and Adam Hannibal, along with junior Devan Polk. The Cramer defense also register 4.5 sacks. Roquemore, Hannibal, Helton and Truesdale all picked a great day to shine. The Ashbrook game just happened to be senior night at Cramer. "I was happy for our seniors to get a win on senior night," coach McMillan went on to say. Rocquemore and the Cramer offense had an exceptionally big night. Overall the Cramer offense had a great game. Cramer ended the game with 391 yards of offense. Most of it connected to Roquemore's efforts. "Jaylen Rocquemore did really well," McMillan added. "He had 239 yards rushing and three Stuart Cramer’s #44 Karson Setzer picks up the loose ball and charges forward. touchdowns and 114 yards passing and a touchdown." Now the 6-3 Storm has to prepare for another tough Big South opponent. This week Cramer will battle the 6-3 Hunter Huss Huskies. So far 2017 has been kind to the Huskies. Overall, Huss has had a pretty good year. "They have done pretty well," coach McMillan said of Huss. "They beat Crest a few weeks ago. They are pretty athletic." After the Huss game, Cramer finishes up at Forestview. Right now the conference situation is still fluid, but Cramer has a chance to finish among the top three.
Stuart Cramer quarterback Luke Carpenter #11 passes down field in the Ashbrook game.
Stuart Cramer’s Tyreese Morris #4 runs around the end of the Ashbrook defense for a gain in Stuart Cramer’s Senior Night Game.
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Stuart Cramer players #8 Jaylen Roquemore, #22 Kaiser Kayton, and the offensive line execute a play in the 43-15 win over Ashbrook.
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Stuart Cramer runner #22 Kaiser Kayton makes haste in the 43-15 victory over AshStuart Cramer’s #8 Jaylen Roquemore, #50 Chase Bradley, and #74 Jack Hough work together for a brook. gain against Ashbrook. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joel D. Elam Jr. recenlty graduated from basic military training at Joint Gaston Christian Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. School's tennis The airman completed an intensive, eight-week proteam took part gram that included training in military discipline and in the recent studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and MAC Conference basic warfare principles and skills. tournament. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four When all was credits toward an associate in applied science degree said and done through the Community College of the Air Force. they emerged as Elam is the son of Windy D. Houck of Gastonia, N.C., regular season and Joel D. Elam of Shelby, N.C., step-son of Stephachampions. nie Elam of Shelby, N.C., and grandson of Brenda and David Houck of Cherryville, N.C., and Renee Elam of Mooresville, N.C. Photo credit He is a 2017 graduate of East Gaston High School, Libby McCraw Mt. Holly, N.C. U.S. Air Force photo
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Keep Belmont Beautiful’s recent City Pride Day was a huge success. Over 200 dedicated volunteers did an awesome job. Vols included Girl Scout and Boy Scout Troops, Belmont Fire Department, Duke Energy, ROTC from South Point High School, National Honor Society of South Point High School and many citizens of Belmont. The Lake Wylie Riversweep volunteers also helped with cleaning up the rivers and banks. They pulled 28 tires and a jet ski launch pad from the river at the boat landing near Highway 74 plus 2 tons of other trash. Keep Belmont Beautiful thanks everyone for coming out and helping. Spring clean up is City Pride Day which will be held in March 2018. Keep Belmont Beautiful photos
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enough police officers to help solve, reduce and prevent crime. How I would address these challenges would be by meeting with the other City Council members to make sure each department head has all the people and resources they need to complete their daily task. The city council will have to work together as a team for our City to succeed and be successful. Phyllis Harris (no photo provided) I grew up in Mount Holly, graduated from Mount Holly High School in 1972 and married Ronnie Harris, also a Mount Holly native. Our son, Garren, grew up in Mount Holly and graduated from East Gaston High School. We are glad that we were raised in such a warm and caring environment and feel grateful that Garren could experience growing up here as well. My love and appreciation for Mount Holly helped me to decide to run again for City Council. I served on the council from 1991-2007. Twice I received the most votes, allowing me to serve as mayor pro tem. I was very active in many county, state and national associations including the Transportation Advisory Committee from 1996-2007, North Carolina League of Municipalities Board of Directors in Raleigh 1996-1998. I attended the Urban Open Leadership Institute in Charlotte, NC. I currently serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission. This year I was asked by the Mayor and City Council to spearhead the Summer Concert Series held on Main Street, Mount Holly. My involvement in these activities and organizations gives me contacts that should aid our city in pursuing additional programs and funding to make Mount Holly a better place to live and work. I feel that I am a good candidate for city council because of my love for Mount Holly, supported by my years of experience as a city official. I am retired now and will be able to devote significant time, which will be necessary to make Mount Holly as good as it can be. I know that there are plenty of issues facing Mount Holly but here are some of the things that I see: Waste Treatment plan--The present council has been faced with what to do. This issue is very important to Mount Holly's future growth. It is going to dictate what comes into our city as far as industry and housing. I realize this issue needs serious thought to be resolved, keeping our city’s best interest in mind. Housing--We shouldn't say yes to every developer that comes to our city. If they want to develop in Mount Holly it should be to our standards, not theirs. Transportation— Our city must work closely with state entities to ensure that Mount Holly’s longterm needs are met. I commit to a very active involvement in any and all transportation efforts. I am willing to commit the time and energy that is necessary to tackle any issue and
make the important decisions that face our city. At the same time, we must continue to keep our small town-friendly atmosphere. Jim Hope Jim Hope is currently servicing on the City Council. Local business owner, real estate broker/investor, active member of Second Baptist Church Mt. Holly and deacon board. Married to Barbara Hope and have twin daughters Angelia Black and Allison Yarber. Lifelong member of Mt. Holly community. I currently serve on the city council and prior to that I served 6 years on the zoning and planning board. I have been faced with many tough decisions and have been able to apply my over 35 years of business experience. Our city needs someone who understands how to cut costs, meet a payroll, understands contracts, and how to make difficult decisions. Serving on council requires dedication, hard work, and perseverance. I have demonstrated these qualities as well as working together as a team for the betterment of Mount Holly. Biggest issue facing our city is the decision to either upgrade our waste water facility or outsource to Charlotte. This decision will have lasting effects on Mt. Holly including controlled growth. Currently we have the lowest sewer rate in the county and that needs to be protected especially for our fixed income citizens. Growth continues to be an issue for us. It is our responsibility to make wise decisions regarding projects and help attract industry and retail and increase our tax bases. Charles McCorkle As a Gaston County native, Charles McCorkle is proud to call Mount Holly home. After graduating from East Gaston High School, he attended North Carolina A&T State University. After attending North Carolina A&T State University, he began his career at a local utility company which has spanned for the last 40 years. He is currently an Engineering Technologist III. Charles is committed to being a public servant. In addition to pastoring at Wesley Chapel in Mount Holly, NC, he serves the community in several capacities. Charles is a member of the Mount Holly Community Relief Organization Board of Directors, Mount Holly Historical Society, and a chaplain for the Mount Holly Police Department. Charles is blessed to have the full support of his lovely wife, Angie McCorkle of over thirtyfour years in marriage, his two daughters, Orita and Whitney and one grandson, Channing. I feel I am the best candidate because I have a servant’s heart. I am willing to reach across lines of age, race, social status, gender and party lines. Secondly, with my experience in the workforce, I have learned the art of negotiating in order to accomplish goals that will satisfy all parties involved. The city is facing a lot of growth at this time and I would
Page 15 like to work as a council member to help manage its growth in the residential and commercial areas. I believe that making sure we have the infrastructure in place to handle this growth is essential to attracting the development needed to keep our city as a place where people want to live, work and play. Willie Melton My name is Willie Melton. I am a life time resident of Mount Holly. I am a graduate of East Gaston High School, class of 1973. I attended public school at Rollins Elementary, Mount Holly Jr. High, and Mount Holly High School.I attended American Motor Institute in Charlotte and also attended Gaston College. My favorite sports are basketball and football. My favorite basketball team is the Carolina "Tarheels". My favorite football team is the Carolina Panthers. I am the best candidate because I will be the voice of the people who feel as though our voices are not being heard and our problems are being ignored. I will work with city leaders to make sure that progress that have been made will move the city of Mount Holly into the 21st century. I will work to make Mount Holly a great place to live, work and play. Economic growth is the main problem facing the city of Mount Holly. I will review the current economic and incentive plans that are in place. I will make sure that it maximize the communities strength and minimize it's weakness. I will bring the communities together to form a vision and set goals for local economic improvement. I will work with leaders to market the city of Mount Holly to attract new business to our city. I will identify and build on the existing assets. I will use assets that offer the best opportunities for economic growth and strategies to support them. I will take advantage of outside funding and grants that are available. I will encourage local businesses to investigate and get back into surrounding neighborhoods, and for citizens to support our local businesses. David Moore My name is David Moore, I was born and raised in Mount Holly, and I am 54 years old. I have 2 children, Aaron (17), and Madeline (10). I have been volunteering in our community from the age of 12. I am also the owner of David's Detailing and Dent Works. I currently serve as Mayor Pro-Tem, I have been a member of the City Council for the past 14 years. I also serve on the Economic Development Committee, the ABC Board, and the Parks and Recreation Commission. I am a board member of the Mount Holly Chamber. I have previously served on the Transportation Advisory Committee. I chair the Mount Holly Community Dinner / Man and Woman of the Year Committee, I also chair the Beautification Committee for the city. The biggest issue facing our town today is economic development, in terms of jobs and tax base. We need more
At this time we are constantly building houses, so our population continues to grow. Along with that, we have an issue with the capacity of our wastewater. We are looking for solutions that will lead to more capacity, which will lead to more industry, more housing, and overall more economic development. Without the capacity needed to treat the wastewater of our growing city, we cannot have economic development, because we do not have the capacity to do so. Myself, along with other city council members, our mayor, and staff, have been working diligently to find a solution to this problem, so that we can grow as a city, therefore enhancing the quality of life for our residents. Lauren Shoemaker We moved to Mount Holly 11 years ago after my husband Jason and I were married. I work full time as a chemist and laboratory auditor, and I am also the proud mother of two young children. During our down time, we are involved at church, with the many extracurricular activities of our kids, and I enjoy reading, volunteering and gardening. As part of my career, I am trained to be an analytical thinker and problem solver. I evaluate laboratories and processes, examining all the facts to make decisions, all of which would help me with decisionmaking for Mount Holly. In addition to applying skills from my “day job,” I have experience working with city staff and council by serving on the City's Greenways task force, Economic Development Committee, Pedestrian Plan Steering Committee,and the Planning Commission. I also served in the non-profit sector, including the board of directors for the Mount Holly Community Development Foundation, Mount Holly Community Garden, and Gaston County Junior Chamber (Jaycees). In a word, growth. As Charlotte continues to grow, Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia is on Forbes’s 2017 list of 25 fastest growing US cities), Mount Holly will increasingly appeal to developers. We need to ensure that growth not only impacts the city in a positive way, but also in a way that preserves the history and character of our community. We need to be sure our wastewater treatment facility, schools, police, fire, and infrastructure can sustain growth. New development should consider local businesses and our downtown, enabling them to flourish. Mount Holly has a rich history – just take a stroll down main street, or check out the grand hall. However, we need to preserve that history and the small town feel of Mount Holly regardless of its size. We must give careful consideration to each approval granted for building new developments, annexing property for new neighborhoods, and expanding our city services for our citizens. We need to approach growth in Mount Holly with a positive attitude, a thorough understanding of the facts, and an eye on the budget.
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East Gaston High runner Landon Maxwell (center) won the Southwestern 2A Conference Cross Country Championship held recently at RS Central High in Rutherfordton. His time of 17:43 on a hilly course set a new record for the course and conference. Overall, the East Gaston boys' team finished 3rd place with Jacob Mullen (left) and Kahlil Banks (right) making all conference as well. Senior Mackenzie Miller (not pictured) made all conference on the girls' team. South Point High took 2nd place overall with many boys and girls making all conference. East Gaston and South Point went to the Southwestern 2A Conference this school year. Terry Waldrop photo
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Revolutionary War symposium planned On Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19, 2017 , the Lincoln County Historical Association and the Gaston County Museum of Art & History are partnering on a twoday symposium on the American Revolution. The first day will include lectures by scholars about the overall war effort and how it shifted to the Southern colonies in the 1780s. The second day will include guided tours of known Revolutionary War sites in Lincoln County and Gaston County that are often overlooked. Three scholars will present during the symposium. Randall Jones is an award-winning author and storyteller. He is the author of In the Footsteps of Daniel Boone and Before They Were Heroes at Kings Mountain, as well as other books on the pioneer-era and the American Revolution. Bill Anderson is a Charlotte-native who is interested in North Carolina history, especially the American Revolution. Bill has written several reports on the American Revolution, applied for and secured two state-approved historical markers, led an effort that protected a 200-year-old Patriot cemetery in Lincoln County, and wrote the web application “American Revolution Sites, Events and Troop Movements” that plots events during the Revolutionary War. Ed Southern is the editor of Voices of the American Revolution in the Carolinas, the story of the tide-turning Southern Campaign through the words of those who lived and fought their way through it, as well as the Jamestown Adventure: Accounts of the Virginia Colony, 1605-1614, a collection of contemporary accounts of the first permanent English colony in America. He is also the author of a short fiction collection, Parlous Angels. A native North Carolinian, Southern is the Executive Director of the North Carolina Writers’ Network. The symposium will take place on Saturday, November 18, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Gaston County Museum of Art and History in Dallas, North Carolina. The battle sites tour is scheduled for Sunday, November 19, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (tour in Lincoln/Gaston County). This is a free event, but reservations are required. Please make all reservations with Jason Luker, Director, Gaston County Museum of Art and History, by calling 704-922-7681 ex. 101 or by email at jason.luker@gastomngov.com. Jason.Luker@gastongov.co Space is limited for the battle sites tour on Sunday, November 19, so make you reservation as soon as you can. “American Revolution Symposium” is made possible with support from the North Carolina Humanities Council and the Gaston County Department of Travel & Tourism.
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Net Generation Belmont after school youth tennis Net Generation is tennis for Middle School students (grades 6-8) who are officially registered will participate in a structured Tennis program at the Davis Park Tennis Courts in Belmont. Sessions are designed to introduce core Tennis fundamentals, rules, strategy, competition, etiquette and sportsmanship. The program will emphasize social interaction through tennis in a fun and rewarding way. Coach Chris in partnership with Belmont Parks & Rec Dept. is here to welcome a New Generation of players and help them usher in the next era of tennis. Net Generation is ideal for any level from beginner, recreational, high school to tournament player. The primary focus is to elevate tennis skills and provide each player with the necessary tools to succeed on the court. Net Generation believes in creating a positive and welcoming environment for all youth players. By focusing on play,
building character, and championing individual challenges, players grow and develop at their own pace. It’s all about providing players the opportunity to enjoy tennis on their own terms. The brand attributes revolve around: Empowerment, Unity, and Play. It puts more emphasis on learning through play and building character on and off the court, not just drills and competition. Session ACE: Thursday’s (3:30-5:30pm) November 2,9,16,30 ($60) December 7,14 ($30) Session BASELINE: Saturday’s (9:00-11:00am) October 28 ($60) November 4,11,18 ($45) December 9,16 ($30). You can mix and match what days you want to attend. You may also attend additional days at a rate of $15 per day.
All Programs will meet at the Davis Park Tennis Courts 204 Park Drive, Belmont. Coach Chris will pick up the participants at Belmont Middle School each Thursday and all walk/jog to the Davis Park Tennis Courts just a few blocks away. Parents will pick up at the Tennis courts at 5:30pm. Saturdays are parent drop off and pick up. To register email to: chris@BelmontFitness.com or call (704)756.8671 for further information and questions. Coach Chris is a certified & insured PTR Tennis Teaching Professional and has been verified by the USTA & NCSI to provide the Net Generation program.
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The Net Generation Belmont participates learning tennis skills at the Davis Park Tennis Courts in Belmont. Photo Provided by Belmont Parks & Rec Dept.
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NEED EXPERIENCED WELDER WORKER. Pay based on experiences. 40 hours week, Valid Drivers license. 704-9133239. LOCAL SAWMILL has current openings for production support staff. Apply in person at the sawmill located at 470 Gaffney Ferry Road in Gaffney, SC or send resume to njones@associatedhardwoods.com INHS IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for a yard switcher. Please contact Mark at 687 Washburn Switch Rd, Shelby, NC. EXPERIENCED MECHANIC NEEDED. Apply in person, Peeler Automotive, 1012 West Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, NC. Serious inquiries only. 704538-7290. http://www.Scmyle.com - Find jobs and learn work for yourself with every update. See what’s new today at Scmyle.com
REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. 704-487-4443. USED LAWN EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Ryan Aerator, $475 obo. Echo Blower, $175 obo. Push Mower, $100 obo. All in good condition. 704-813-3164. DEER CORN, $7.00, 60 LB. BAG. TODD, 704-692-1627. Steve, 704-472-8865. HAY, HORSE QUALITY, LARGE ROUND BALE, 13% Protein, $40 each, Belwood area. 704-538-8389. ANTIQUE 150 YEAR OLD UPRIGHT PIANO. Previously owned by the Kennedy Family in Shelby. Serious inquiries please. Call between 6-9pm. 704-5387511. CLEVELAND MEMORIAL PARK. Section 3, Lot 41, 2 spaces @ $1450 each. Buyer pays transfer fee. 704-481-1121, leave message.
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. 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.
DRIVERS WANTED: Class A CDL. Full & part-time. 12 positions available in Spartanburg SC. All local trips. 2 yrs experience, 53’ trailers. Excellent pay. Great benefits. Cyclone Trucking. 704-236-4095. 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.
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.
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITH SCRATCH PADS! Press Room Printing. 704-538-5788, 704-482-2243.
DEER CORN. Cob corn $6 per bag. 704-473-0359.
TWO NUBIAN NANNY GOATS, 4 months old, beautiful colors, $150 each. Dulcimer, $250. 704735-9938.
JUST IN TIME FOR HUNTING. 2 rifles. 1 brand new and 1 used very little. Call for more info. 704418-4906.
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
LOOKING FOR A CDL DRIVER TO DO local runs? Apply in person at 1025 County Home Road, Shelby, 28152. 704-472-4666. DIESEL/TRUCK MECHANIC. Full & part time. 1 yrs experience. Local job. Excellent pay. Good benefits. Cyclone Trucking. 704-236-4095.
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.
2 LOTS, CLEVELAND MEMORIAL PARK, near water fountain, $700 for both lots. (2) Heating & air conditioners, works good, $350 each. 704-434-9375.
KITCHEN DINING ROOM SET, table w/6 chairs, good condition, $70 obo. 704-259-5052. DESKTOP COMPUTER, Custom AMD build, stable, light, strong mid-range computer. Out performs similar new computers at retail stores. Also, nice looking. Full system, Must See, $700 Firm. 704-466-0109. PROFESSIONAL COMPUTER, Full System, this ain’t your grandpa’s computer! This computer is a power house. Must see, serious inquiries only, $2200 firm. 704-466-0109. POKER TABLE/ CARD TABLE. Text 731-803-9308 for pictures MAYTAG NEPTUNE ELECTRIC CLOTHES DRYER, $100. Great condition. Freestanding Basketball Goal with 46” backboard, $50. Call/text 704-8133497. HICKORY FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Cut, split and delivered, $65. 1-828-395-0758. SWEET POTATOES, $20 bushel. Tennessee Red, Asian Purple, Asian Red & Asian White. Billy Wells, 828-245-0248.
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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.
2 MALE SHIH-TZU PUPPIES, CKC registered, $300 each. 704-692-2933. AKC YORKIE PUPPIES, small size, parents on site, 5 males, 1 female. Will be 6 weeks old, 10/19/17. 704-692-7362. BLACK ANGUS CATTLE FOR SALE: Steers, bulls, replacement heifers, cows and cow/calf pairs. Call or text, 704-418-1071.
VACATIONS OCEAN LAKES, 1678 STARFISH, 3BR, washer & dryer, large covered front porch. Reduced rates for spring & fall. Summer dates avail. 704-4736109. sheilaba@bellsouth.net. COTTAGE N34, Ocean Lakes, Myrtle Beach, 2BR, 2BA, den, kitchen/dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas 803-635-9831, 803-718-2659. TWO BEACH HOUSES FOR RENT, one in Ocean Lakes, 2BR 2BA, golf cart included. One in Ocean Side Village, Surfside. 3BR 2.5BA, Real Nice. Washer/dryer, golf cart included, Ocean view off back porch. 704434-9502. OCEAN LAKES, 3BR, 2BA, washer/dryer, gas grill, golf cart inc. $1200 wk. 704-472-7145.
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DOLL COLLECTION and Car Collection for sale. Cedar chest, leather padded top, very nice, $125. Serious calls only. 828447-7619.
$$CASH$$ PAID FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Cell, 704695-4917. Rick Hutton, Collector.
WASHER, DRYER, STOVE, refrigerator & freezer, $1400 or will sell separate. Delivery available. 864-279-4207.
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.
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PETS•LIVESTOCK FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOME. 704-472-7116 or 704482-3392. AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, Registered, Red Merle, Black Tri, Red Tri, available Oct. 12th, $300 each. 704476-6704. FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOMES, Gray, black, gray with black stripes. Serious callers only. If no answer, leave message, 704-538-8963. BLUE GOTT & RAZOR EDGE PUPPIES, 5 weeks old, $100 each. Please call 704-9744309. LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Pure Breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704538-1199 or 704-600-7847.
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. 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. DANNY’S AUTOWERKS: Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. 828-247-1070 or Jimmy, 828-289-1175. WANT TO BUY - LAND to build home. Minimum 5 acres, wooded, mountain view. Email details, price, etc: landpage777@gmail. com
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