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Karagias named Cramerton Firefighter of the Year 2015 By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Luke Karagias has been named Cramerton’s Firefighter of the Year. Karagias, 18 years old and a 2015 graduate of South Point High, may be young, but he is mature beyond his years and has a sense of destiny when it comes to a firefighting career. Right now, Karagias is a volunteer with the Cramerton Fire Dept., a job he is totally immersed in, but he’s looking onward and upward. “It’s my dream goal to be a fulltime firefighter,” he says. To get to the point where he’s currently at, Karagias had to work hard. While still a student at South Point, he also attended firefighting and EMT classes at Gaston College

and Cleveland Community College. So far, he has over 500 hours of training under his belt. Just before Christmas, he received his firefighter and basic EMT certificates. When the Cramerton Fire Department held its December 18 Christmas party, Karagias not only received his black firefighter helmet, signifying he can go on calls of any type, he was also informed of the Firefighter of the Year award. He had been voted on by his peers at Cramerton. “It was the most excited I have ever been in my life,” he said. “It was such an honor.” Chief Lance Foulk is rightfully proud of Karagias. “Luke has a bright future ahead of him and is very driven,” Foulk said. “I cannot wait to see what the future holds for him.” See FIREFIGHTER page2

Luke Karagias, 18, has been named Cramerton Firefighter of the Year. In this photo he’s seen wearing his newly awarded black hat meaning he can go out on all types of calls including house fires. Photo by Alan Hodge

The Year In Review... Second half of 2015 saw elections, Cramerton Centennial, and sports thrillers top the news By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Stories for the second six months of 2015 witnessed some new local city council members take seats, a good deal of school sports excitement from South Point High, and Cramerton celebrating its 100th birthday.

The South Fork rose to its highest level in two years during last Wednesday’s inundation. See more inside. Photo by Alan Hodge

Mt. Holly applies for Township Grants By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

The City of Mt. Holly has applied for monies from the Gaston Board of Commissioners Township Grant Program. Earlier in 2015, CaroMont Health paid Gaston County $20 million for leasing the property where

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CaroMont Regional Medical Center sits. The Commissioners voted to take part of the funds and form the grant prograam whereby each township in the county could be eligible for up to $500,000. The deadline for the towns to submit grant applications was Dec. 31, 2015. See GRANTS page 2

July: It was one of the hottest and driest Julys on record in our region and destined to get even hotter and drier. In Belmont, two guys, Jim Antley and Neal Winslow, began a project of videotaping interviews with local veterans about their war time experiences. Antley and Winslow put the interviews on QR codes for distribution in places like the American Military Museum in Gastonia. On July 4, the McDowell family in McAdenville headed up a project to put 2,000 American flags on the sidewalks not only in honor of their son Mark who was killed when his F15 fighter crashed in Afghanistan but all members of the U.S. Military. A BannerNews human interest story in July highlighted the “GI Janes” women roller derby team.

The ladies were based in Belmont and traveled across the Carolinas taking on teams with names such as the “New River Knockouts”. Mt. Holly news in July included the swearing in of several new fire and police department employees. Mt. Holly also held its annual Sports Hall of Fame banquet. A day trip article in the July 23 BannerNews featured the Tryon International Equestrian Center as a great place to visit. August: Still scorching in August. City councils in Belmont and Mt. Holly both heard presentations on possible water restriction plans. Water worries of another type, coal ash contamination, had South Point peninsula residents worried. On a 95F day, Push American bicycle riders visited Holy Angles for the 28th year in a row. A story in the August 13 BannerNews commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII looked at how local returning veterans coped with civilian life. See REVIEW pages 10, 11 & 12

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Cramerton Fire Department brush truck.

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FIREFIGHTER From page 1 Mayor Ronnie Worley also spoke highly of Karagias. “Luke is a fine guy and we are all very proud of him as well as the other fire department members,” Worley said. Even though he can now apply for a full time job with any fire department, Karagias is happy in Cramerton. “I’m here at the station nearly every day,” he says. “This is a great town. At the fire department we all work as a team and as a big family. We motivate each other to do our best. The fire service teaches you a lot about life. I’ve learned from the other firefighters, Chief Foulk, and Assistant Chief Barry Wil-

GRANTS Luke Karagias is seen with Assistant Chief Barry Wilson (left) and Chief Lance Foulk at the fire department Christmas banquet. Town of Cramerton photo

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From page 1 “The Gaston County Board of Commissioners will then begin their review process in January of 2016,” said Mt. Holly city manager Danny Jackson. “According to their guidelines awards could be made sixty days thereafter. In regard to the actual amount awarded, the $500,000 is the maximum that could be awarded. Therefore, it is not a foregoing conclusion that the City of Mount Holly will even be awarded a grant and if so, how much.” Nonetheless, Mt. Holly is giving it a go. “We have submitted all of the five applications pre-

son.” Cramerton Fire Department also recently acquired two new fire trucks. The new pumper is a 2016 Smeal made in Snyder, NE. It has a 2000 gpm pump with a 500 gallon tank. The new brush truck is a 2016 Ford 350 with a work body. These trucks replace a 1994 and a 1978 pieces of equipment. “The addition of these two pieces of equipment along with receiving the rescue grant for a UTV from the North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshall will allow use to serve the community even better,” said Foulk.

sented to the City Council on Dec. 14,” said Jackson. “Four applications are for the Riverbend Township and one is for the South Point Township.” The projects Mt. Holly presented include: Downtown Sustainable Parking Lot; Oak Trail Road Sidewalk Connectivity; Gravity Sewer Line Extension to

Lucia Riverbend Highway; Funding Assistance for North Fire Station; Catawba Riverfront Greenway. Commissioner Chad Brown (Riverbend Township) is sponsoring four of the projects, the Oak Trail one is sponsored by Mickey Price (South Point Township).

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Area rivers in flood stage

More torrents poured down last week adding to already record-breaking warm temperatures and rainfall levels. This photo shows the South Fork River flooding an area near Cramerton’s Riverside Park last Wednesday and getting ready to come into the roadway.

Looking from the Cramerton Fire Department parking lot across to Goat Island Park the swollen South Fork River can be seen surging along during last Wednesday’s deluge. Several roads in Gaston County were closed including B Avenue, Mount Holly; Jenkins Road at interstate view avenue near Bessemer City Road and I-85; Archie Whitesides Road at Carson Road; 1400 block of Caldwell Street, Gastonia; Rosewood Drive.

Low land between the South Fork and Pharr Yarns offices was flooded as well.

The South Fork was within a few feet of topping the bridge during the flooding. Photos by Alan Hodge

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Harris-Teeter saga continues By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

The years long story of a Harris-Teeter being constructed on South Point Rd. looks like it will go on some more with a projected opening date now set for August 2017 instead of 2016. To recap, the idea for the development was presented to the City of Belmont and approved in April 2005. However, the economic downturn put the project in limbo. More recently, construction of the grocery and an associated commercial/residential development on a 33-acre plot at the corner of South Point and Stowe roads cleared another hurdle when the developer, Larry Raley, reached an agreement with the NCDOT on the improvements he must make to South Point Rd. and R.L. Stowe Rd. as well as the entrances to the site. A traffic study where the development will be built was paid for by the developer and done in coordination with the NCDOT and Belmont city officials. Last October the Belmont City Council approved amendments to the conditional site plan for the mixed use development known as Belmont Town Center. Steps leading up to the approval included a 6-1 vote on September 18 by the Belmont Planning Board recommending the site plan changes. Prior to that, the developer held a mandatory community meeting on September 8 at South Point UMC. Nearly a dozen adjacent property owners, city staff, and representatives from Raley-Miller were there. In addition to the Harris Teeter, other retail space at Belmont Town Center will feature a gas station bearing the HT logo and a fast food restaurant with drive through. The fast food brand has not been named. Other aspects of the project will include a 2.5 acre greenway, bike racks, and over 300 parking spaces. There will be a walk-up ATM but no bank building.

This sign at the corner of South Point and Stowe roads has been up for over a year. Now, a projected opening date of late summer 2017 has been set. Photo by Alan Hodge Total flex commercial area will be about 109,500 sq. ft. The main access areas at South Point and R.L. Stowe roads will have enhanced pedestrian crossings.

Residential aspects of the development will include 98 dwelling units in a mix of attached and detached units but no apartments, open space, and a civic area.

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munities have low-cost or free spay-and-neuter clinics that make it easy for everyone to do the right thing and have their animals sterilized. There is a low cost spay-and-neuter clinic right here in Gaston County. Please call and make an appointment to get your pet altered soon!

Spay-and-Neuter FAQs: Will my animal’s personality change after spaying or neutering? Spaying and neutering will only reduce or eliminate the behaviors that you don’t want, such as aggression and urine marking. Neutered males are less likely to roam, fight, or mark their territory with urine, and spayed females experience less hormone-related moodiness. In exchange, your companions will likely become more interested in you (rather than finding a mate) and will still protect your family. Will spaying and neutering affect my animal’s weight? No. Cats and dogs become overweight and inactive because their guardians feed them too much and exercise them too little, not because they are sterilized. Why should I have my male cat or dog neutered? Male animals contribute to the companion animal overpopulation crisis even more than females do. Just one unsterilized male animal can impregnate dozens of females, creating dozens upon dozens of unwanted offspring. Neutering also eliminates male animals’ risk of testicular cancer and reduces unwanted behaviors such as biting. Should I let my female animal have one litter before having her spayed? It’s best to spay animals before they reach sexual maturity in order to reap the full health benefits. Spaying your female companion animal before her first heat cycle means she will

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have one-seventh the risk of developing mammary cancer. Spaying also eliminates female animals’ risk of diseases and cancers of the ovaries and uterus, which are often life-threatening and require expensive surgery and treatment. How can I teach my children about the ‘miracle of birth’? Allowing your animal to reproduce only teaches your children irresponsibility. Every year, 3 to 4 million animals are killed in U.S. animal shelters, most simply because of a lack of good homes. Bringing more animals into a world that is already short of homes means that animals in animal shelters will die. What if I can find homes for all my animal’s puppies or kittens? Even if you manage to find loving, lifelong homes for all the puppies or kittens, that means that there will be that many fewer homes for puppies and kittens in animal shelters who desperately need to be adopted. And unless you ensure that every puppy or kitten you place is spayed or neutered before going to his or her new home, they can go on to produce litter after litter of offspring themselves. Is sterilization safe? Spay and neuter surgeries are the most commonly performed animal surgeries. Most animals experience relatively little discomfort (anesthesia is used during surgery, and pain medication is generally given afterward) and are back to their normal activities within a day or two. For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@yahoo.com, visit the web at www. tcar.us or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006. Published by

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Network After Work set for Jan. 14 Chyrch Realty and Commercial Carolina will host the Montcross Area Chamber’s first Network After Work reception of 2016 on January 14, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Members and friends will learn about the host businesses and see the new business office for the Chronicle Mill redevelopment project in Belmont. The event will be in the South New Hope Business Center at 3826 – Unit 4 South New Hope Road, Gastonia, NC 28056. Chyrch Realty is owned by John and Jennifer Church, developers of the Chronicle Mill. Commercial Carolina, owned by Robert Settle and Bob Smith, is working with potential tenants to lease space in the mill. The Chronicle was Belmont’s first textile mill, and it’s being transformed for a new future providing commercial office, retail and meeting space. Wood from the Chronicle

Mill and other fixtures and relics have been used in construction of the Chyrch Realty offices. “Network After Work” receptions are hosted monthly by members of the Montcross Area Chamber Chamber to allow fellow members and friends to learn about the host businesses while making business contacts and enjoying refreshments. There’s no charge to attend. Registration is requested at www.montcrossareachambercom.

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ANGIE LEIGH McMURRAY PAINTER Mount Holly- Angie Leigh McMurray Painter, 46, passed away on Tuesday December 29, 2015. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of Fred McMurray II and the late Evelyn Black McMurray. Mrs. Painter was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church where she was the music director and a member of the United Methodist Women. She worked for Park Sterling Bank. She loved music and above all loved the Lord and her family. In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband Todd Christopher Painter; two children Katie Michelle Painter and Sara Kalin Painter; one brother

Fred McMurray III and wife Aarin of Gastonia. A brother in law Tim Painter and wife Renee of Belmont. Her mother in law Cheryl Painter of Mount Holly. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Painter was held 2:00pm Saturday January 2, 2016 at the Ebenezer United Methodist Church with Rev. Angela Hollar officiating. The family received friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall. Memorials may be made to Ebenezer United Methodist Church Music Department, 120 Belmont Mt Holly Road Belmont 28012. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly, NC served the family.

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Treat each day as a gift What type of gift opener are you? I am, according to the experts, the turtle. You know, the one that everyone try to help because I move so slowly. I begin with the tape, carefully removing each one. I move to the gift paper, carefully unfolding, so as not to tear the paper. After everyone is on their second round of coffee, due to the long wait, I am now ready to open the gift. My nephew is “the ripper.” He grabs the package, tear open the wrappings, toss the box aside and squeal with delight at his gift. There is a myriad of ways people receive and open their gifts. Regardless of the myriad of ways to open a gift, most people have one thing in common. They enjoy opening the gift and receiving the surprise. What if we treat each day as a gift? I love the title of a book by Lee J. Painter, “Each Day is a Gift: That’s Why It’s Called the Present.” When I begin a new day, I am like my nephew opening a present. I spring out of bed, dash to my prayer room singing, and praising God. You might be like the turtle gift opener. It may take several cups of coffee before your day begins. No matter the start, we can open each day as a gift from God. What does the Lord give us each day? “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 ESV. How could we make it through each day without the continual presence of God? Each morning God extends mercy to us.

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Church Service Directory BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216 Brotherhood/Sisterhood Wncc. 120 Park Street 704-825-1333 Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Avenue 704-827-8474 Crossroads Wesleyan Church 101 Beaty Rd., Belmont 704-827-8381 Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061 East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780 East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845 East Belmont Free Will Baptist 909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346 East Belmont Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-825-8822 Ebenezer United Methodist Church 120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366 First Baptist Church 23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758 First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811 First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357 First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

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First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106 The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709 Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283 Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276 Full Gospel Church 106 School St 704-827-9621 Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252 Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280

New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195 New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457 North Belmont Church of God 2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092 O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

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Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600 Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823 South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516 South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045 South Point United Methodist 510 Southpoint 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 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

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Gaston Day School senior, Claire Lamadrid was recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar by the College Board’s National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP). This NHRP program is an academic honor and colleges use this program to identify academically exceptional Hispanic/ Latino students. The NHRP recognizes about 5,000 Hispanic/ Latino students who take the PSAT/NMSQT. Requirements include; you must be at least one-quarter Hispanic/Latino, achieve the minimum required PSAT/NMSQT Selection Index score and earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher by the middle of junior year.

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As we say goodbye to 2015 and approach a New Year, take time each day to appreciate the gift of the day that God gives us. Treasure the smile from a stranger. Rejoice in the rain that waters the earth. Splash in the puddle with your child. Spend time watching the sun set. What beautiful gifts we don’t take the time to enjoy. “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 ESV.

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Lady Storm takes tournament win By John Wilson The Stuart Cramer girls basketball team spent part of the holiday break on the road. The Lady Storm traveled to Cherryville to participate in the Bud Black/Dennis Tate Holiday Classic. The trip was worth the time. Cramer won back to back games against Bessemer City and Cherryville to take home the title. Cramer head coach Carey Pohlman used the tournament to hone the skills of his players and work out aspects of their game and any kinks before getting back to conference action. The Lady Storm combined a tough defensive showing with a high powered offensive effort. “We’ve really been doing better with our press,” Pohlman said. “That really gave Bessemer City and Cherryville trouble.” The dominance of the Cramer press coverage was evident in both games. In the first game the Lady Storm took the court against Bessemer City. From the outset the game was all Cramer. The Lady Storm jumped out to a quick 26-2 first period. The Lady Yellow Jackets mounted somewhat of a comeback in the 2nd period but they were just never able to recover. Cramer won the game 66-28. In the second game the Storm took on the home team, Cherryville. Playing at home didn’t seem to help the Lady Ironmen. As dominating as Cramer was against Bessemer

City the Cherryville game was magnified. The Lady Storm gave Cherryville no room to breathe. Cramer smothered Cherryville on offense and defense by a score of 65-13. The effort the Cramer girls put forth to improve their game showed. “We have shot better in the last four games,” coach Pohlman said. “Our field goal percentage is better. Even our free throw percentage is better. We shot over 80% in some games from the line.” There were a lot of Cramer players that played well at the tournament but one had a heck of a run. “Jordan Bryant was the MVP,” Pohlman added. “She scored 17 points in the first game against 15 against Cherryville. She was our leading scorer last year averaging 18 points a game.” Bryant had good shooting stats across the board. She was able to hit 2 pointers and 3’s. The Stuart Cramer girls basketball team won against Cherryville 65-13 in last week’s Bud Black/ “Her shooting in much better.” Pohlman Dennis Tate Holiday Classic and took home the trophy. Photo by Michael Powell said. Another player that had a good tournament was Cramer’s point guard Haley Cherryville she had 4 rebounds, 8 assists and man said. “She was a little under the radar. Bourhill. Bourhill did a good job setting up a steal. But she played good team ball. Lexi gets reOther players who played well were the bounds and blocks shots.” the offense and helping her team mates. “Point guard Haley Bourhill scored 16 Trull sisters, Lexi and Laura, and senior MatThe Trull’s had 5 rebounds a piece against points in the first game and 10 in the second,” tie Hough who had 11 points and 5 rebounds Bessemer City and 4 a piece against CherPohlman stated. “She is playing well overall. against Cherryville. Laura and Lexi Trull are a big part of the ryville. Laura scored 4 points against CherShe is doing a good job not turning the ball Cramer program. Both contribute in different ryville and 8 against Bessemer City. Lexi over. She distributing the ball very well.” added 3 points against Bessemer and 4 Bourhill had 2 rebounds, 5 assists and a ways. “Laura is a stat machine,” coach Pohl- against Cherryville. pair of steals against Bessemer City. Against

Belmont Abbey adds Triathlon for 2016-2017 school year

Cramer boys put forth good effort, fall short The Stuart Cramer boys played BCHS’s Yellow Jackets in the first game of the Bud Black/Dennis Tate Holiday Classic at CHS’ Nixon Gym on Dec. 28 and lost 59-79. They then played the Dec. 29 consolation game against the Chase Trojans and fell short 67-59. Photo by Michael Powell

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Belmont Abbey College has announced the addition of Men’s & Women’s Triathlon for the 2016-17 school year, Crusaders Athletic Director Stephen Miss has announced. The programs will be led by current Track and Field and Cross Country coach Nick Radkewich, who was a member of the 2000 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team. Cycling coach Kyle Knott will also work with the programs in that discipline. Triathlon is made up of three athletic disciplines: swim, bike, run. “We are thrilled to announce formally the addition of Triathlon as a program at Belmont Abbey College and to name Nick Radkewich as our first Head Coach,” Miss said. “Adding Triathlon, which was made possible in part by the USA Triathlon Foundation’s generous approval of our Emerging Sport Grant application, certainly will bolster our continued growth as a department and will further enable us to extend the opportunity that is an Abbey educational experience to those who participate in the sport. Due to his many impressive accomplishments in Triathlon, among which is representing the USA in the Sydney Olympic Games (2000), we believe Coach Radkewich is the ideal person to lead us as we embark on this journey. Most importantly, as our current Track & Field and Cross Country athletes can attest, Nick is well-equipped to embrace the challenge of facilitating the formation and development of our students into well-rounded, whole persons capable of becoming a blessing to themselves and to others.” Belmont Abbey becomes the 11th NCAA

institution, and the sixth in Division II, to sponsor the sport, which is governed by USA Triathlon. The College applied for, and received, the USA Triathlon Women’s Triathlon Emerging Sport Grant that will cover the operating expenses for the women’s program. The Crusaders men’s program will compete as a club team. The College recieved a three year grant from the USA Triathlon for a total of $70,000 (Year 1: $40,000; Year 2: $20,000; Year 3: $10,000). NCAA Women’s Triathlon competitions will be a draft-legal event. The Women’s Collegiate Triathlon National Championship will be a 750-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike, and 5 kilometer run with a maximum of 75 athletes in the varsity draft-legal event. Women’s teams must compete in four competitions and a maximum of six. The National Championships does not count towards the total. Triathlon was approved as an NCAA Emerging Sport for Women at the NCAA Convention in January 2014, receiving overwhelming support from DI, II and III schools. Emerging sports have a 10-year window in which to establish 40 programs. The firstever Women’s Collegiate Triathlon National Championships were held on Nov. 2, 2014 in Clermont, Florida, and the event returned to Clermont in November 2015 with an atcapacity field. USA Triathlon has led the effort to include triathlon as an NCAA sport since 2010.

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Belmont Arby’s 700 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4950 Beijing To Go 1420 Perfection Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 827-5838 Belmont Food & Beverage 101 Kenwood St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-7788 Belmont Soda Shop 31 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8580 Bojangles 6450 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3562 Brenda’s Cake Gallery 11 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2253 Buddy’s BBQ Inc. 5945 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8777 Cafe Internet 508 Beaty Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-8040 Captain’s Cap 670 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4103 Caravan Coffee & Dessert Bar 11 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-7711 Catﬁsh Cove 1401 Armstrong Ford Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3332 Cherubs Cafe 23 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0414 Chick-Fil-A 801 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8600 Chicken King 501 Woodlawn St. Belmont NC 28012 704-827-1552 Cowboys BS 1420 Perfection Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-8653 Dairy Queen 7015 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5106 Demetrios Restaurant 6928 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0057

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DINING GUIDE

Dunkin’ Donuts 6751 E. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1090

Rita’s Family Restaurant 108 Beaty Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-2894

Georgios Restaurant 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-2220

North Star Seafood 2150 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-7715

Friends Sports Bar & Grill 16 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1401

Sake Express 675 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-0400

Mayworth’s Public House 115 Center St. Cramerton, NC 28032

Peet’s Coffee & Tea 715 W. Trade St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-6791

Glenway Premium Pub 55 Glenway St., Belmont, NC 29012 (704) 829-7717

Sammys Neighborhood Pub 25 S. Main St. Belmont NC 28012 (704) 825-4266

H&M Deli and Market 1019 Wilkerson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-8611 Hardee’s 611 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3272 Joe’s Touch of Italy 503 S. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2805 Johnny B’s Pizza 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8900 KFC 6813 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8817 McDonalds 505 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9711 New China 6517 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1010 Old Stone Steak House 23 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9995 Papa John’s Pizza 6511 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4339 Peace-N-Hominy Q Shack 403 E. Catawba St. • Ste 200 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 464-7647 Peet’s Coffee & Tea 701 Hawley Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8885 Pizza Hut 685 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7335 Queens’ Seafood 1401 Armstrong Ford Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3332 Reach Out of The Box 360 Glen Arbor St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3446

Simonetti’s Pizza 6432 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704)825-5555 Southpoint Grill 1901 S. Point Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1043 String Bean The Fresh Market & Deli 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3636 Sub Corral Sandwich Shop 6831 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5466 Subway 610 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7827 Taco Bell 6805 W Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704)825-9231 Taxco Mexican Grill 6418 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2108 The Grill 682 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5179 Wafﬂe House 603 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2177 Wendy’s 660 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3286 White Restaurant 417 Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3886 Wingstreet 685 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7335

Cramerton Asian Garden 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-8318

South Fork Deli 119-B Center St. Cramerton NC 28032

Dallas Arby’s 1009 Dallas Cherryville Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-8087 Bojangles 1017 Dallas Cherryville Hwy. Dallas,NC 28034 (704) 922-3526 Burger King 3100 Dallas/High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-5053 Clemmer’s Country Kitchen 1313 Old Dallas Rd. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-8384 Dallas Fresh Seafood Market 3110 Dallas/High Shoals Hwy Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 923-8223 Dallas Fish Box 1031 Lower Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-8930 Dairy Queen 108 College View Dr. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-5051 Domino’s Pizza 3130 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-7665 Double Dragon Chinese Restaurant 3130 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 923-8030 Jack In The Box 102 College View Dr. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9178 Just Cookin 1108 E. Main St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-7031 KFC 1003 Dallas Cherryville Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 923-0901 Long Creek Fish Fry 1425 Lower Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-3998 McDonald’s 3117 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-8335

Subway 3129 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-1001 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 Wafﬂe House 1100 Dallas Cherryville Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9648

Lowell Grits N Greens 125 N. Main St. Lowell NC 28098 704-879-4073 Hardee’s 716 McAdenville Rd Lowell NC 28098 704-824-0758 Hillbilly’s Barbeque & Steaks 720 McAdenville Rd. Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 824-8838

Christy’s Place 1015 W Catawba St Mt Holly NC 28120 704-827-2411 Sake Express Inc. of Mount Holly 349 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-4819 Side Trax Sports Bar & Food 121 W. Central Ave. Mt Holly NC 28012 704-827-3603 Vasileious Italian Kitchen 200 S. Main St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 820-8539

Stanley Bojangles 541 N. 27 W. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-4532 Burger King 501 North 27 West Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-9050 China Garden 190 E. Dallas Rd. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-8788 Friendly’s Of Stanley 119 N. Main St. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-7088 Gus’s Sir Beef Restaurant 106 Mariposa Rd. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988 Hunan To Go 509 S. Hwy 27 Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988

McAdenville Little Village Restaurant 129 Main St. McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 824-3624

Niko’s Grill 124 N. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1311

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Pizza Hut 511 N. 27 West Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-4999

Billys Barbeque Family Restaurant 1127 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-8747 Brite Star Drive In Grill 205 Madora St. Mt Holly NC 28120 704-827-0212 Chicken King 130 W. Charlotte Ave. Mt Holly NC 28120 704-812-8266 China Two Mt Holly 595 Highland St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-8090

Red Burrito 441 N. 27 West Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1221 Subway 107 E. Dallas Rd. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-7350 Wendy’s 414 N 27 West Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-2007 Woodshed Restaurant 212 S. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1030

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Ivory Craig, Jr. was sworn in as a Mt. Holly police officer at a July city council meeting. His father, Ivory Craig Sr., did the honor of pinning on his badge.

Jameson Malo (left) and friend Kevin Granson were enjoying a visit to Pinebrook Swim Club last July trying to stay cool in the sweltering heat.

From page 1 The August 23rd BannerNews ran a heartwarming article about the South Point High cheerleading squad traveling to Newton to visit with 89-year-old Pauline Heafner who had been a member of the 1943 Belmont High squad. In sports, David Hostetler raked in a load of medals at local, state, and national Senior Games. On the regional beat, Belmont, Cramerton, and McAdenville received an award from the American Planning Assoc. for the “Build a Better Boulevard.” effort to make Wilkinson Boulevard more efficient and better looking. Another award was given to the Mt. Holly PD from the NC Dept. of Labor for safety practices. September: A major milestone in Belmont Parks and Rec., groundbreaking for the Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park, was the lead story in the September 3 BannerNews. The highly anticipated park in East Belmont on the banks of the Catawba River will be finished in the spring of 2016. September news from Cramerton saw the town looking to better market itself. To that effect, the town hired a PR firm to help with the effort.

Regina Moody, Holy Angels CEO/President and the Ability Experience CEO Basil Lyberg greeted some of the Journey of Hope riders who visited Belmont last August. Photos by Alan Hodge In Mt. Holly, folks gathered at the Municipal Center of September 11 to remember the World Trade Center and other attacks that took place in 2001 against the USA by jihadists. September also saw the unexpected passing of Belmont civic leader and city council candidate Marion “Steve” McClain. He had long been a leader in the local African-American community. School news in September saw a group of students at Ida Rankin Elementary plan, build, and plant a vegetable garden with help from the Gaston County Cooperative Extension. The BannerNews also ran a story remembering the 26th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo. Archival pictures from the September 27, 1989 Belmont Banner showed the devastation Hugo brought to our area. September meant high school football season was underway and each week the BannerNews featured stories and photos of the action from South Point, East Gaston, Stuart Cramer, and Mt. Island Charter School.

Former 1943 Belmont High cheerleader Pauline Heafner was surrounded by cheerleaders from South Point High School when they visited her in Newton last August. Photo by Abernethy Laurels

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The Year In Review... From Page 10 October: The Town of Cramerton’s celebration of its 100th birthday on October 16-18, occupied a lot of news space in that month. The town went all out and in addition to the main jamboree, also held a series of special events, displays, speeches, and other things associated with the Centennial Celebration. Thousands of folks came out and had a great time at all the ceremonies. Plunging gas prices had drivers smiling in October. In some places the price skirted $2 a gallon and would drop even lower in the coming weeks. With the 2015 municipal elections just around the corner, the Oct. 22nd BannerNews ran a story asking local candidates for their thoughts on what the greatest challenge facing our area

was. Every one of them mentioned growth and development. October also saw the long-awaited arrival of the Belmont Trolley from Canada. The 1913 trolley was purchased from a museum in British Columbia for $25,000 and shipped to Belmont on a truck then placed in the Public Works building for freshening up and eventual use on tracks that run between downtown and Belmont Abbey. Another October happening saw local Wells Fargo banker Riguey Gomez and her family travel too Philadelphia to see Pope Francis up close and personal during his visit to the US. November: The local municipal elections took place November 3rd to a light turnout. In Mt. Holly, a new council member Jeff Meadows, was elected. Mt. Holly coun-

An host of Belmont city officials and other dignitaries took part last September in the groundbreaking for the long awaited Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park on East Catawba St.

Mt. Holly Police Chief Don Roper (third from right) spoke to the crowd during the 9/11 event held last September 11 in front of the Municipal Complex. Behind Roper are Mt. Holly Fire Chief Ryan Baker and First Baptist Mt. Holly pastor Kendall Cameron.

Kenley and Chloe Bishop had a great time at the Cramerton Centennial Celebration in October. Photos by Alan Hodge

cil incumbents Carolyn Breyare, Perry Toomey, and mayor Bryan Hough were reelected- Breyare by one vote. In Belmont another new face, Doug Gadd, was also voted in for a council seat. Belmont council incumbents Martha Stowe and Ron Foulk were also reelected. Stowe was named mayor pro-tem. Veterans Day, November 11, saw a wide variety of special events take place honoring folks who served in the military and one of the best was held in Stowe Park in front of the “Spirit of the Fighting Yank” WWII memorial statue. A huge crowd turned out to hear speakers, including guest speaker Fred Glen who had served in Vietnam as a helicopter door gunner. In Mt. Holly, ground was broken for a the new Ca-

tawba Riverfront Greenway that will connect Tuckaseege Park with the downtown area. In late November the BannerNews ran an article about the burial at Arlington National Cemetery of the remains of Belmont Vietnam MIA US Army Sgt. Bunyan Price and two of his comrades who were killed in 1970 in Cambodia and buried in a common grave that was discovered earlier in 2015. Remains positively Identified as Price had been buried in Belmont’s Greenwood Cemetery in April 2015 but the ceremony at Arlington saw remains of all three men placed in one flag draped casket and buried at Arlington with full honors. Continued to page 12

October saw South Point High defeat Ashbrook 24-14 and move closer to a shot at the state championship. Photo by Tommy Bain

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The Year In Review... From page 11 In school news, kids at Ida Rankin Elementary harvested the garden they had planted a couple of months earlier and enjoyed a big salad with the produce. In high school sports, South Point continued its trek to the state football championship game by beating Statesville 42-21. December: The last month of 2015 witnessed Taylor Culp take her place as Stanley’s first female police officer. Her father Doug Myers also works as a Stanley police officer.. Early December saw a group of four Italian women chefs come to Belmont for the annual Holy Angels Grazie Mille fundraiser. December also saw a choir from Queen of Apostles Church visit the Vatican and perform at St. Peter’s Basilica there. Another Stanley story saw Mable Davis celebrate her 103rd birthday on December 27. In McAdenville, another year of spectacular Christmas lights were turned on and as usual untold tens of thousands of folks enjoyed the nightly display. Christmas parade photos filled several pages in the BannerNews during December.

In November, members of Mrs. Johnson’s class at Ida Rankin harvested vegetables from their school garden they had planted a couple of months before.

Fred Glen, US Army and a Vietman War helicopter door gunner, was guest speaker at Belmont’s Veterans Day event in November. Photos by Alan Hodge

These four Italian chefs from Tuscany visited Belmont during December and took part in a fundraising cooking event to benefit Holy Angels. From left: Franca Gatteschi, Cristina Carletti, Mimma Ferrando, Lele Vitali. Photo by Alan Hodge

South Point Senior Captains hold the NCHSAA Runner-Up plaque after the Red Raiders lost in overtime 24-21 to Rocky Mount in the NCHSAA 3A championship game held in Chapel Hill. Tommy Bain photo

The Belmont parade had over 100 entries as usual. The annual Toy Run for Kids saw 2,000 motorcyclists start out from Ranlo accompanying four trucks filled with toys that were delivered to children across Gaston County. On the middle school sports scene, Belmont Middle won the county wrestling championship. In high school sports, it was a case of high and low for the South Point Red Raiders. After beating Kings Mountain 29-7 to take the West Regional 3A Conference crow\n, the Red Raiders traveled to Chapel Hill where they faced Rocky Mount for the state championship. In a game marked by high drama and overtime, the Raiders fell heartbreakingly short by a score of 24-21.

The Town of Stanley’s first female police officer, Taylor Culp, was sworn-in during December. In the photo she’s seen being pinned by her dad and now fellow officer Doug Myers. Photo by Jim Abernethy

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Belmont library plans Downton Abbey event The Belmont Branch of the Gaston County Public Library, 125 N. Central Ave., will be having an event for adults 18 and older on Saturday, January 9th, 2016. It is a Downton Abbey Trivia Party to celebrate the final season of the TV show. Light refreshments will be served. The event begins at 11:30 am and will last about an hour.

Mable Davis celebrates birthday Mable Davis of Stanley Total Living Center celebrated her 103rd birthday Dec. 27th. A large party was held and a crowd of friends and relatives, including Jack and Gearl Dean Page (pictured) showed up many bringing Davis copies of the Dec. 24 BannerNews which featured a front page story on her life. Photo courtesy Jack Page

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Ida Rankin Elementary recognizes students

KIndergarten Principal’s Pride and Students of the Month: Principal Kristin Kiser, Grayson Mertz, Jordan Porter, Bella Bruns, and Emily Pridgeon. Not Pictured: Hailey Kee

First Grade Principal’s Pride and Students of the Month: Prin- Second Grade Principal’s Pride and Students of the Month: cipal Kristin Kiser, Jerron Edwards, Isaiah Cunningham, Abby Principal Kristin Kiser, Emme Hodgeman, Ethan Presley, and Killian Clark. Not Pictured: Addison Royal Houser, MacKenzie Brunner, and Trey Church

Third Grade Principal’s Pride and Students of the Month: Principal Kristin Kiser, Madison Thompson, Summer Howser, Olivia Michael, Sophie Roland, and Owen Mach. Not Pictured: Natalie Craig

Fourth Grade Principal’s Pride and Students of the Month: Prin- Fifth Grade Principal’s Pride and Students of the Month: Principal Kristin Kiser, Zaniya Floyd, Ava Roach, Madison Lee, and cipal Kristin Kiser, Morgan Scales, Jessica Tejeda, Madeline Landon McKenzie. Hope, and Aigayle Wrenn.

Kindergarten Students of the Month: Zoe Barthelemy, Jasmine First Grade Students of the Month: Nevaeh Perkins, Emmie Second Grade Students of the Month: Aiden Love, Kristian Winchester, Olivia Schneider, and Kayla Turner. Not Pictured: Rushing, June Beasley, and Jocelyn Secton. Not Pictured: Caldwell, Jayden McCorkle, and Kilah Merriweather. Floyd Farrar. Lilyanna Jackson.

Third Grade Students of the Month: Emily Palm, Corey Holloway, Luke Falls, Amber Cook, Gwenyth Everhart, and Cooper Scales.

Fourth Grade Students of the Month: Emma Alford, Isaiah Fifth Grade Students of the Month: Maria Augstin-Mendoza, Ikard, Sage Marsh, and Paige Fraley. Noah Tench, Sean Dutton, and Camoryn Pruitt. Photos furnished

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Trains and more at NC Transportation Museum Christmas time and Christmas trains are over for now but there’s plenty of railway and other multi-wheel action year round at the NC Transportation Museum in Spencer. Located just off I-85 in Spencer near Salisbury less than two hours from Gaston and Cleveland counties. the N.C. Transportation Museum is on the site of what was once Southern Railway Company’s largest steam locomotive servicing facility. J.P. Morgan, Southern’s owner, chose the site because of its location midway between the railroad’s major terminal points of Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, Ga. Construction of the Shops began in 1896, and they were named in honor of the first president of Southern Railway,

Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kitty Hawk, the “Wagons, Wheels, and Wings” exhibit tracing the history of transportation in North Carolina, and much more. A special structure at the museum is the 37-bay Bob Julian Roundhouse, one of the largest ever constructed. It was built in 1924 and is one of the few preserved roundhouses remaining in the country. The building houses about 40 restored locomotives and rail cars. The largest buillding at the museum is the Back Shop. The immense Back Shop structure was built in 1905 and served as the major overhaul facility for steam locomotives. The largest structure on the site, and once the largest industrial building in North Carolina, the

wishing to have their picture made should bring a camera. Admission to museum is included in ticket price. Ages 18 and up. For more information on the NC Trans-

portation Museum, including special events, ticket prices, and more, visit www.nctrans. org and get ready for an exciting and educational experience.

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Samuel Spencer. During its peak, Spencer Shops employed nearly 3,000 people, which directly and indirectly provided most of the jobs for the towns of Spencer, East Spencer and other surrounding Rowan County communities. With the advent of the diesel locomotive, Spencer Shops went into decline. The repair facility closed in 1960, but the classification (freight) yard remained open until the late 1970s. In September 1977, Southern Railway donated four acres of the site, including three buildings, to the state of North Carolina. A second donation in 1979 included several additional historic structures and land. The entire site was eventually placed under the administration of the Historic Sites section of the NC Dept. of Cultural Resources. The first exhibit area opened in 1983. Numerous restoration and exhibit improvements have occurred over the years, resulting in the museum’s growth in size and popularity. The museum broke its annual visitation record in 2001 with 129.597 visitors, surpassing the old mark - set in 1999 - by nearly 15,000 visitors. The N.C. Transportation Museum Foundation, a support group for the museum, was created in 1977 and is a key factor in the museum’s success. More than $2 million in transportation artifacts have been acquired through the group’s efforts. Foundation members and volunteers assist in the restoration and operation of these artifacts, which include trains, airplanes, trolley cars, wagons and automobiles. The museum and the Foundation achieved restoration success with the completion of the Roundhouse, exhibits, Barber Junction Depot, turntable, parking lots and overhead bridge in 1996. The total cost of the restoration projects was $8 million. Exhibits at the museum run the transportation gamut. There are seven steam locomotives, over a dozen diesel locomotives, a large collection of automobiles and trucks going back to the early 20th century, a full size replica Wright Flyer on long-term loan from the

Back Shop served as an enormous machine shop where locomotives were disassembled with the aid of a crane. Lathes and milling machines were used to re-machine the parts before everything was reassembled. At the peak of activity, two to three locomotives per week emerged as new from the Back Shop. After a long restoration project, the Back Shop was opened to the public in September of 2010, adding a 12 ft. by 70 ft. interior deck on the south end of the building (near the Roundhouse), for the first time allowing visitors to step inside and appreciate the scope of the massive building, constructed more than a century ago. This also allows for exhibition of some of the museum’s larger items, including fire trucks from throughought the 20th century. The Back Shop is also home to the renovation efforts for the Piedmont Airlines Potomac Pacemaker DC-3. But the NC Transportation Museum is more than exhibits, it is also a place where restored rail equipment comes alive including train and turntable rides. The 25-minute train ride, which offers a narrated tour of the 57-acre site, is pulled by an antique diesel engine. The train generally runs daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day and on weekends or for scheduled groups the rest of the year. Turntable Rides are also a big attraction at the museum. Folks of all ages can ride on the 100-foot turntable, created in 1924 when the Bob Julian Roundhouse was constructed. Turntable rides are $1/person. A guide will explain the history of the turntable. Rides are offered every half hour between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. For a real thrill try the museum’s At The Throttle experience. Put yourself in the driver’s seat of a steam locomotive. After a quick safety briefing and instruction on how to operate the locomotive, climb aboard for your turn to ride down the rails. Must be 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license. Be prepared to sign a liability release form prior to your session and show ID. Clothing appropriate to a working rail yard should be worn at all times. Jeans/overalls, long sleeve cotton shirt, and boots are required. Participants

Bonner Mills is back again with a free talk at Caravan Coffee in Belmont Thursday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. at Caravan Coffee in Belmont on “The Discovery of Neptune.” Bonner has served as vice president and treasurer of the Charlotte Ameateur Astronomy Club. Mills spoke at the Nov. gathering on Astronomy 101. Family-friendly with free refreshments afterwards. Photo by Gary Nielsen ABDOMINALS ABDUCTOR ACTIVITY AEROBIC ATROPHY BARBELL BICYCLING BODY FAT BURN CIRCUIT CONTRACTION COOL DOWN CORE DAILY DEHYDRATION DELTOIDS DUMBELL ENDURANCE

EXTENSION FAMILY FLEXIBILITY GLUTEALS HIKING ISOMETRIC LIFESTYLE LIFTING LOADED POWER REPETITION RUNNING SEDENTARY STRETCHING TRAINING TREADMILL WALKING WARMUP

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East Gaston’s JC Abernethy drives to the goal on a contested layup against Lake Norman. Photos by Jim Abernethy

East Gaston at Winter Jam The Winter Jam Tournament took place last week at East Lincoln High School. In the third place game East Gaston lost to Lake Norman Charter 68-55. East Gaston had beaten Garinger 51-48, but lost to Comenius 54-49. East Gaaston finished 4th out of eight teams.

Warrior Chaz Johnson is seen getting blocked by LNC’s Grayson Hickert.

East Gaston’s Tyrone Brown is pictured shooting a jumper over Lake Norman Charter’s defense.

Traditional New Year Shooters welcome New Year 2016 with a bang! By Michael Powell michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com

Gary Dellinger, Secretary of the Traditional New Year Shooters, Inc., said their group enjoyed the 60th anniversary of their incorporation by having another “shoot“ free of any issues, injuries, or problems. Dellinger earlier noted the group’s formation and incorporation on Aug. 29, 1955 with charter members Charles Luther Sisk, Lester Sisk, Lloyd Stroup, and Voyde White, one of many traditions of which they are most proud. The group’s most recent, and perhaps biggest news and change, said Dellinger, is their making their final shot safer for their shooters and the large number of spectators that show up for that shot. “Our group will end the route at Ballard Park behind the city pool this year,” said Dellinger in an earlier Eagle article. “The lighting will be better for viewing the shooters and the park will also make it easier to keep the shooters and spectators a safe distance from each other.” Said Dellinger, “Ballard Park was a good place to finish up. We want to thank the city for allowing us to do that. We may look into it again next year.” Another “new” thing for the group, said Dellinger, is their new logo, based on the Cherryville Main Street branding theme. It is being used by the Traditional New Year Shoot-

ers this year to help tie in the group’s history and heritage to Cherryville, with the progress being experienced currently by the city and CMSP. He noted the group is continuing their scholarship program, adding that so far, six scholarships have been given out to CHS seniors who wish to continue their education after high school. All money donated to the group during their shoot is used to fund the scholarships, Dellinger said. Gary said the group’s biggest change is that when their group voted in January 2015 to allow women to become members of the Traditional New Year Shooters, this year’s “shoot” was the first in which they actually shot alongside the men. The group’s charter was changed to effect that and Gary said previously, “So far, we have had about 20 women to join.” Dellinger and the group believe they will have “quite a few more” ladies who will join their group as the year goes forward. Dellinger, who has been a shooter for 28 years, loves the tradition and the history of the event. He said he and all his fellow Traditional New Year Shooters, Inc., always look forward every year to getting out and ringing in the New Year the way their ancestors have always done it. “It was great. We had a police presence at just about every stop we made and we thank them for that. They were great!” said Dellinger.

Dean Carpenter, known for his now-famous standing up shooting stance and form, steps up to open the Traditional New Years Shooters, Inc. shoot at the home of his long-time friend Dennis Devine.

TNYSI member Dennis Devine, has been with the group a long time, fires his gun at his own house, one of the many stops on the group’s schedule.

TNYSI Secretary Gary Dellinger reacts after having just fired his black powder musket, welcoming in the New Year 2016! Photos by Michael Powell

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A friend of mine shared with me about his recent hunting trip. He spent twelve days in the northwest hunting GARY MILLER mountain lions. Out of those twelve days he was only able to hunt two of them. There was no snow which is essential for hunting those big cats. He came home disappointed. Another group spent several days in Missouri hunting deer. After nearly two weeks away most of them came home tired, empty handed, and disappointed as well. Many of my trips this year have also proved to be less than expected. The excuses abound but the emotions were always the same – disappointment. Disappointments are a very real part of life. They are as sure as death. They come disguised as things like hope, potential, and expectation. They play with our mind and heart. One is left confused and the other broken. Successful people have learned how to deal with this emotion. They have come to see disappointments not as a surprise but as commonplace. They understand they are a sign of people who expect great things and who look for the positive in a sometimes negative world. Someone has said, “Blessed are those who expect nothing, for they shall not be disappointed.” It is true. If our expectations are low our disappointments will be few. For me, the price is too high. I had rather breathe in the rarified air that surrounds those who expect great things from flawed individuals. I had rather raise the bar of hope in my fellow man than wallow in the same mire as others who are constantly negative. I don’t know of a better New Year’s resolution than to decide to expect great things from myself and others around me. The few times my expectations will be exceeded will far outweigh a multitude of disappointments. gary@outdoortruths.org ~ www.outdoortruths.org

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Keep kids flu free with these tips Flu season is in full swing. Help keep it away from kids with these healthful practices. With developing immune systems and slightly less than hygienic instincts, kids are often the first to catch colds or the flu. In fact, the average American child can experience six to 10 colds in a year. And if you’re a parent, you know all too well how quickly a cold can spread through common areas like school. Just one uncovered sneeze or runny nose is enough to infect the entire family! While there’s still no cure for the common cold, here are a few steps you can take to stave off a germ attack on your family during this cold and flu season. Hand washing remains the most effective (and simplest!) way to stop the spread of illness. Teach your kids good hand washing technique: for starters, lathering with warm water and soap, humming the “Happy Birthday” song two times, beginning to end (the equivalent of about 20 seconds) while

scrubbing and rinsing thoroughly, then dry with a clean cloth or paper towel. Remind them to wash up before meals, after trips to the bathroom or when they’ve touched their eyes, noses or mouths. With their tendency to wipe noses, mouths and eyes with their clothes, a kid’s outfit can play host to plenty of infectious germs. Going for a hug or cuddle can result in a parent catching a cold, too—especially if your kid has had contact with someone who’s ill at school. Bacteria and viruses can live on clothes for up to 12 hours. Minimize the spread of germs by having your child change clothes when they come home. Lacking instruction, the world can be a kid’s tissue when they’re sick. Every time a child sneezes into their hands, they transmit germs far and wide, from doorknobs to toys to common areas at school. Tissues can keep germs from spreading through the classroom and your home. While it is not as effective as tissues at minimizing exposure to germs, teaching kids

to sneeze into their elbows is a useful option when a tissue box isn’t at hand. Antibacterial wipes can be a parent’s best friend during cold and flu season. Make a habit of regularly wiping down household surfaces, like doorknobs, phones, keyboards and food prep areas to reduce the possibility of illness around the house. And don’t forget the items that travel—book bags, writing utensils and homework folders can collect germs from the class. A quick wipe-down of these most common elements can protect your household from contagious microbes. Studies have shown that poor sleep habits not only increase vulnerability to the common cold, but can prolong its effects. Cultivating solid sleep habits can go a long way in keeping cold and flu symptoms out of your home, especially when combined with a nutritious, balanced diet and plenty of water. Kids should try to get at least 8 hours of sleep every night.

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I knew then we chian State Unichurch’s couaccepted a post as rch, where yea tion, which obvious would have a conhead of the ly last rs. Jamie and ncil, foll service at I had a won ed for fifteen and working an Gaston Me owed by a gravesid For the fou derful frie morial Par e we rela re rth Guffey was k. knew each tionship for all of ndship County Schools time in six years, State Univers a graduate of Appalachian said about his oother. A lot has alre the years Teacher of the has the Southwest Gaston tion, and he earn Fraterrnity ity and a member ady Yea kindness, inte Region of Delta Chi family and senki . Bobbie Cav r. lish from UN ed a master’s deg lligence, lovebeen se ree in nar, an Eng Guffey had of C-Charlotte humor. for South fact that all a keen sen . He was nam Engof th that is true I can attest to the nam Point High School lish teacher at Gaston County Tea se of hum ed the . ed the cher of in Bel or and “It is an honor and the Year in May. of the Yea 2015-2016 Region mont, was sent the Cha r al privilege school this during an announcem Teacher to reprerlot te See GUFFEY regi on as the page 2 compete afternoon (December ent at the the Year,” stated Cavnar. “As Teacher of against eigh 17). He will Teache r of the Yea t other regi the Regiona for the Nor ona r, th Carolin l title. a Teacher l winners be a voice for stud I want to continu e to of the Yea ents and teac r all that I can to Cavnar has hers and do promote our 16 years We have cation, spe public sch great nding the of experience in edu ools. 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Even the little guys and gals get into it as they too line up with the others of the CNYSI group at the Cherryville Train Depot to fire their guns, welcoming the New Year 2016.

Cherryville New Years Shooters group has good “shoot”, welcomes in 2016 By Michael Powell michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com

Cherryville New Year’s Shooters, Inc., Secretary Rusty Wise said their group had a great time and did well at their recent 20152016 New Year’s shoot. Especially when it came to how well they adhered to the new changes the group instituted for this New Year shooting event. In addition to their adding four new stops this year (at Mark Powell’s, Steve McGinnis’s, Dennis Willis’s, and Nicole Blaylock’s), Wise said they made some changes regarding no smoking on host property and the wearing of offensive symbols that don’t represent who and/or what the shooters are. Wise noted the group made a large number of stops around Cherryville and the area, and were a little slower this year in getting to some areas, but he was glad everything went well. Wise noted, “As for the no smoking policy, we saw that very few of our members did smoke and the ones that were new with us, they were few.” Wise said in an earlier Eagle article that the group, in their meetings, “had no resistance this year by shooters on this as this is just common sense.” Also, said wise, “We had no major injuries this year except a few bruised hands and fingers, with an occasional cut or a scrape.” One issue Wise said their group addressed in earlier meetings was that while the group is not banning Confederate flags – the wearing or display of same – they told their members the Confederate flag has “nothing to do” with

the group or its tradition and asked the practice of wearing them be curtailed somewhat. “I actually saw just as many folks with American flags on their muskets as I did with Confederate flags on them. I liked that!” said Wise, who has been a shooter since 1979. Wise said their group allows men, women, children, and persons of all races to shoot with them. Wise said he believes they had roughly 450-plus that came out to shoot in the New Year this year, adding he thinks that number is the most they’ve ever had come out for a “shoot”. “We just seem to keep on growing! We are satisfied how things went this year,” noted Wise. Wise said he and the group want to thank all those who took part in this year’s event, especially the City of Cherryville, CPD Chief Chad Hawkins and Capt. Cam Jenks and all their officers who helped during the event, as well as Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam, III, and the City Council. “We also want to thank the Gaston County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Alan Cloninger and his deputies, Gaston County Police and their officers, the North Carolina Highway Patrol, the Gaston County EMS; and the Gaston County Schools,” he said. Wise said, “We all have fun regardless of age, color, or gender. I think that’s what makes our tradition and group so unique, and why we have so many members,” he said. As they have done so many times in years past, the group ended their “shot” at Rudisill Stadium.

As we cele brate the se kindness, ason, let’s love and un derstandin remember to treat on of the seas g. W e another on with pr with ayers of pe e hope you’ ll join us ace and go in the true odwill tow spirit From the ard all man B ki an nd. ne go

BELMONT Banner Office -128 Main St.

Belmont Drug - 403 Catawba St.

Big Lots - 601 Park St.

Bi-Lo - 6507 Wilkinson Blvd.

Byrum’s Grill - 4606 S. New Hope Rd.

Caravan Coffee - 7 N. Main St.

College Park Pharmacy - 682 Park St.

Dale’s Superette Citgo - 7304 Wilkinson Blvd.

Dollar Tree - 6404 Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont General Store - 6 Main St.

Handy Pantry - 505 S. Central Ave.

Kangaroo - 6441 Wilkinson Blvd.

Nichols BP - 318 S. Main St.

Nichols BP - 85 Belmont/McAdenville Rd.

Peace & Hominy - 403 Catawba St.

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CRAMERTON BB&T

- 109 Center St.

Cramerton Drug - 149 Eighth Ave.

Floyd & Blackie’s Coffee

Mt. Holly Citgo

Gates Food Mart

- 702 Tuckaseegee Rd.

- 1901 Lowell-Bethesda Rd.

New City Hall

Kingsway Shell - 245 Market St.

Town Hall - 155 N. Main St.

- 131 S. Main St.

Wills Food Mart #2

Post Office

- 3732 S. New Hope Rd.

- 800 W. Central Ave.

GASTONIA BoJangle’s

- 3836 S. New Hope Rd.

- 100 Rankin Ave. - 106 S. Main St.

Wills Food Store

West View Grocery

- 612 Hickory Grove Rd.

- 1021 W. Catawba Ave.

LOWELL

McADENVILLE Post Office

Village Restaurant

- 118 N. Main St.

- 129 Main St.

- 237 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd.

The Pantry

- 2741 Lowell-Bethesda Rd.

Suntrust Bank

Food Lion

- 1204 S. Main St.

Uptown Salon

- 111 Main St.

CHARLOTTE

Quick Stop/Wimco

Ingco Express

- 6432 Wilkinson Blvd.

- 417 Catawba St.

- 1813 Hickory Grove Rd.

- 3703 S. New Hope Rd.

- 720 McAdenville Rd.

White’s Restaurant

Nichols Food Store Old City Hall

QSC Food Mart

- 620 N. Main St.

- 400 E. Central Ave.

Wills Food Mart

- 1901 South Point Rd.

Visitors Center

- 1438 Perfection Ave. - 250 Beatty Rd.

Jim’s Sunoco

- 6571 Wilkinson Blvd.

Food Lion

- 202 Market St.

- 719 McAdenville Rd.

Times BP

- 617 Highland St.

Holiday Inn

- 208 Glenway St.

Simonetti’s Pizza

Food Lion

Exxon Station

- 106 N. Main St.

MOUNT HOLLY

- 137 Eighth Ave.

Post Office

The String Bean

“Tuck” Watkins fires his gun at the Train Depot “shot”. Watkins has been a CNYSI member for 25 years, off and on, according to group secretary Rusty Wise. Photos by Michael E. Powell

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MOUNT HOLLY

Wills Convenience - 1002 W. Charlotte Ave.

Wills Food Store - 4010 Hickory Grove Rd.

STANLEY Allen Drug

- 220 S. Main St.

Bi-Lo - 441 Hwy 275

Citgo Food Mart - 801 S. Main St.

Dollar General - 170 E. Dallas Rd.

Billy’s BBQ

FamilyMed Pharmacy

- 1127 W. Charlotte Ave.

- 110 E. Dallas Rd.

Brightstar Grill

Friendly’s Restaurant

- 205 Madora St.

- 119 N. Main St.

Catawba Coffee

Morgan’s Dairy Bar

- 117 N. Main St.

- 194 E. Dallas Rd.

Charlie’s Drug & Sundries

NAPA

- 125 W. Central Ave.

- 207 N. Main St.

Dollar General

Rhonda’s Hair Styling

- 709 W. Charlotte Ave.

- 216 S. Main St.

Dollar General

Stanley Barber Shop

- 1801 Hickory Grove Rd.

- 110 S. Main St.