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After 40 years coach Lineberger calls it a career By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
It's the end of an era at South Point High School. Last week, Red Raider football coach Mickey Lineberger announced that he was retiring after 40 years of coaching. Lineberger began his career in August of 1977. That's four decades of working with young men. That's a long time. To gauge what Lineberger has done one needs to put it all in perspective. When Lineberger started coaching in 1977, the top album in the country was Fleetwood Mac's Rumors. The top TV show was Laverne and Shirley. Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States, and the average cost of a gallon of gas was 65 cents. Yup, coach Lineberger has been around for awhile. For some in Belmont it would seem like Lineberger has been at South Point forever. Not exactly, but those that believe that may not be far off the mark. Mickey Lineberger grew up in Belmont. He is the son of George and Vivian Lineberger. Mickey began playing football in the 1960's. His first crack at football came at the age of 10. At that time young Mickey tried his hand at playing Pop Warner. Even back then Lineberger was larger than life. Pop Warner is a national youth football program. Pop
Warner football is slightly different from public school football. In Pop Warner there are restrictions based on a player's weight. So if you were a big kid who weighed X amount of pounds you may be prevented from playing with kids your age. As it turns out Mickey was a tad bit bigger then most of the kids his age. Due to his size he was forced to play with the bigger kids. "I played with the 12 year olds because I didn't make weight," Lineberger said. After Pop Warner, Mickey next played football at Belmont Junior High School. In 1969 Lineberger enrolled in the newly constructed South Point High School. He played on the first Red Raider football team. Back then there was no junior varsity. The new team would have to jump right into the thick of things. "1969 was South Point's first year," Lineberger recalled. "I was a sophomore on the team. I played on the offensive line. There was just varsity." Even back then the Red Raiders were a force to be reckoned with. "I played three years at South Point," Lineberger said. "1971 was our 1st conference championship, and state South Point High football coach Mickey Linebergerf is seen holding the championship." NCHSAA 3A championship trophy his team earned December 22, 2016 against Rocky Mount. Calvin Craig photo See LINEBERGER page 3
Mt. Holly names Bob Belmont to get new Nightingale as Fire Marshal assistant police chief
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The Mt. Holly Fire Department has named Bob Nightingale as its new Fire Marshal. He was officially sworn in at the last meeting of the Mt. Holly city council and is replacing Terry Reavis who took a job with the City of Gastonia Fire Dept. Nightingale began his fire fighting career as a volunteer in his hometown of Franklin, New York. His grandfather and uncle had served as fire chiefs. “I grew up in the fire service and have a passion for it,” he said.
Bob Nightingale poses with firetruck.
Nightingale continued his career with a stint at the Moyers Corners, N.Y. Fire Department where he worked in the day while attending college night classes that earned him an Associates degree in Fire Protection Technology. He went on to work for ten years with Simplex-Grinnell installing fire suppression systems. From there he joined CharlotteMecklenburg Fire Dept. where he stayed for five years before coming to Mt. Holly. Nightingale's job as Fire Marshal will involve a variety of tasks. “I will handle plan reviews for new construction to make sure they meet the N.C. Fire Code,” he said. “I will also do fire investigations looking into the cause of fires. Any time there's a fire in North Carolina there has to be an investigation.” Nightingale currently lives in Charlotte with his wife and three kids, but likes Mt. Holly a lot. “This is an up and coming city and the people are amazing,” he said. “All the different city departments are great to work with and the quality of life Alan Hodge photo is wonderful.”
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City of Belmont begins Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update
Cherryville police chief Chad Hawkins has accepted a job as Belmont PD assistant chief. He will begin his duties at once, working closely with Belmont chief Skip Clark and handling day to day operations at the police headquarters. He was chosen from around a dozen Chad Hawkins applicants. “Chad was the best candidate based on his experience, high level of management skills, and education,” Clark said. “He will add a lot to our organization.” Hawkins is a 1994 graduate of Gaston College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training and a Gardner-Webb University grad with a bachelor’s in criminal justice. In December 2013 he completed his Masters of Justice Administration from Methodist University. He holds an Advanced Law Enforcement certificate from the state. He has over 20 years experience in law enforcement, has taught law enforcement classes at the collegiate level, and instituted many new programs for the Cherryville PD. One of those of which he is perhaps most proud was the instituting and use of body cameras for his officers; a “first” for Gaston County.
The City of Belmont kicked off an update to its Comprehensive Land Use Plan by holding a community workshop on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Gaston College-Kimbrell Campus. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan is the city’s overarching planning document, presenting the community’s vision in sections that address land use, transportation, recreation, the natural environment, historic preservation, economic development, and more. The hands-on workshop was well attended by over 100 concerned citizens wanting to share their opinions, thoughts, and map drawing skills for the future of Belmont. The workshop was led by the consulting team of Orion Planning and Design hired by the City to assist with the update. The consulting team, city staff and other volunteers helped facilitate table discussions regarding planning issues and priorities for the city. Mayor Charlie Martin said, “We are happy to see such a great turnout
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Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and senators and congressmen and government officials, but the voters of this country. -Franklin D. Roosevelt
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You’ve probably seen the movie, “Miracle on 34th Street.” Let me tell you about the miracle on West 1st Street. I had scheduled to begin planning our Thanksgiving Food box outreach campaign in mid-July. However, the day of the meeting, my assistant went out on sick leave. In fact, between her absence and my schedule, we didn’t see each other for 12 weeks. When we finally got together, it was the first full week in September. We were down to crunch time. We contacted our food box partners from 2015 and received commitments for 315 food boxes. We needed to reach at least 500 boxes and so issued a press release. Suddenly, we reached 500 food boxes, then 600, and 900. Would we cross the 1,000 mark? We did, and then some. The number of generous partners continued to grow and grow. One thousand became a distant memory as we exceeded 1,300, and then 1,500. We ended up with over 1,600 food boxes committed to our Thanksgiving Food box outreach campaign. But, we had one problem. We didn’t have 1,600 turkeys. We asked our food box partners to donate the dry goods but not the turkey. We said we would provide it. Last year we
The million dollar question
collected 600 birds. Would we have 1,600 food boxes and only 600 turkeys? Where would the extra ones come from? We had two community partners who donated a total of 300 turkeys. We asked another group to donate 500. We were still 800 turkeys short. We needed to have all 1,600 turkeys by the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Distribution was scheduled for the Monday and Tuesday before the holiday. My assistant kept asking me what we would do if we didn’t have all the turkeys we needed. I confidently said, “They’ll be here.” In truth, I had no idea where they were going to come from. I tried a media stunt but it didn’t work. I asked a turkey company if I could purchase turkeys from them; they turned down me down. I had no place to turn. I’m wasn’t sure what was happening but the turkeys started to come in. Friends on Facebook realized our need and began to challenge their friends to donate. We reached out to our food box partners and told them our dilemma. We asked them to consider donating a turkey along with the dry goods. So many of them said, “Yes.” The days the food boxes arrived, we saw hundreds of turkeys coming through our door.
There was a point where we lost count of the number of turkeys that Tony Marciano were being donated. They were coming in so fast, we couldn’t keep up counting them. We stored them in a commercial freezer truck that was loaned to us. Monday and Tuesday were distribution days. The first half of the food boxes were distributed on Monday; the second half were distributed on Tuesday. Each day, we took out of the freezer the number of turkeys we needed to deliver that day. At no time did we ever run out of turkeys. It reminded me of the story of the feeding of the 5,000. Jesus took the bread and fish, gave thanks for it and blessed it. He gave it to his disciples and they distributed it. What started with a few pieces of fish and bread fed 5,000 people. What happened was this; God showed up. There was no human way we could come up with 800 additional turkeys. Let me encourage you in this new year to see the way that God shows up in your life as well.
Staying Motivated in America By Dr. Glenn Mollette Many Americans need more motivation. One of the greatest internal dynamics that any human can possess is motivation. Life is very difficult for many Americans because they have lost their motivation. I recently saw a story about a 100-yearold man who sky dived out of an airplane. The reporter covering the story said he also enjoys doing yoga and apparently enjoys living an active life. I'm amazed with a local friend of mine who at the age of almost eighty continues to build and sell hotels. He owns several but occasionally sells a couple for a lot of money and then builds another one or two. He started with very little but just kept trying and today he has millions of dollars. We've all heard stories of people who just kept trying. We hear the success stories but often we don't hear too much about all the people who spent years trying and eventually gave up. They became discouraged and gave up. Nashville has hundreds of gifted musicians who have never made it to the top and thousands more who gave up and went home. Hollywood and New York and other entertainment cities have had
lots of starving artists who never made it to the level they aspired. Lot's of people have dreamed of being President of the United States and worked hared to achieve their goal but it hasn't happened for them and never will. Millions have dropped out of college, failed at marriage, failed as parents, failed at dieting and exercise and feel hopeless at life. How do you stay motivated when you feel like you have failed? Do something you enjoy. Why do we have to be so serious all the time? Life is serious. People get sick and die. We battle cancer and other diseases. We struggle with money and relationships and other people complicate our lives. The hardest thing you may accomplish this week is to do something fun but I suggest you to engage in something that is entertaining and fun for you. Too many Americans are burned out in survival mode. They desperately tread the choppy waters of life. Stress, lack of sleep and worries fill their every day. You might die tomorrow so what is there that you might enjoy doing today? Doing something that brings a smile to your face occasionally is good for your heart and spirit. I always found that if I enjoy something just a little then I
am drawn to it like a magnet. Don't jump off cliffs without a parachute. If you have a day job then hold onto it until something else works out. Having a stable job of some sort is usually tiring and stressful. However, if you have a paycheck coming in then you have the mental wherewithal to experiment and be creative. You will have less time to be creative but at least you will have food in your stomach while you are trying. Stability normally gives us a foundation to stand on and enhances motivation. Occasionally write down three or four things that you want to do. Your list might include planting a garden for this spring, Maybe you would like to join an exercise class, start walking a mile every day or start a new business venture. Writing it down and looking at your list for a few days will remind you about what is important. Try to forget failures and disappointments. We all have them. We've tried things that didn't work but occasionally something works and when it does it's gratifying. Finally, have something that you are going to do tomorrow. We must have something that we want to do tomorrow so that we are motivated to get out of bed, shower and pursue the day.
Have you ever lain in bed and thought about what you would do if suddenly you had a million bucks put in your bank account? Sure you have! I bet a bunch of you'uns would go out and buy the biggest, sparkliest, metalflake paint job bass boat available. Some others would head for the diamond showcase at a jewelry store. Others would get a huge SUV with enormous wheels and tires, or a red Corvette. Still others would avail themselves of plastic surgery to fix what's sagging and enlarge certain other aspects of their anatomy. A bunch of folks would send their troublesome kids to a private school very, very, far away. I know what I would do. First I would save the whales. Next I would save the Australian spotted chipmunk. Next I would save the Amazonian four-toed newt. Finally, I would buy a pair of britches for all the natives in the world that wear vines and leaves for drawers. If you believe all that, then I also have a pro golf course in Tanzania to sell cheap. Actually what I would do is what every po boy that comes into a few bucks does- pay off my credit card and buy a new four-wheel drive truck! Of course that would make but a dent in a million dollar pile of dough. So next I would buy a 1950 Vincent Black Shadow motorcycle ($100,000). Next I would buy a 1975 Norton Commando motorcycle ($9,000). I might try to convince Sharon to let me buy a nice Piper Cub airplane ($30,000) but she doesn’t
like the thoughts of Alan Hodge me flying again so Banner-News Editor that could be a hard sell. Finally I would build myself a heated and air conditioned garage with a shiny floor and plenty of light ($25,000) instead of the mouse infested fettling shed I have now. Well, as you can see, all that would barely deplete the million bucks, so what then? I am lucky..knock on wood. I have all the toys I can play with and really don’t have time to play with them all. I don’t have any kids to leave money to (and have them fight over it as I lay moldering in the grave). Of course Sharon would get what’s left but all she wants to do is travel a bit and restore her 1979 Camaro Berlinetta. I reckon that’s all she want to do. So there would be hundreds of thousands of bucks left from my imagined fantasy bounty. If you did win the lottery or something like that then peace would fly out the window and you would be swamped with sob stories but the job of saving the world has already been filled and I don’t think applications are being taken. So, what good is a heap of money suddenly falling on your head? Jesus asked “what is truth?” The truth is- even with tons of money you can only buy so much “stuff” so be thankful for what you have and if you sit around showering coins on your head all you will do is wear a bald spot on your noggin.
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As a student athlete, Lineberger had a successful high school athletic career. In addition to playing football, Lineberger also played for the Red Raider baseball team. To this day he loves both sports. "I played 1st base," Lineberger added. "We had our 1st conference championship in 1972, my senior year." After graduation, Lineberger headed up north, to Dover Delaware. The South Point offensive lineman was awarded a football scholarship to Wesley College. The trip up north didn't turn out as expected. The scholarship turned out to be less than anticipated. "I kind of got messed up," Lineberger stated. "I didn't get enough money. I left in a year." Coach Lineberger headed back home to Belmont. Once home he went to work for his uncle. "I drove a bulldozer for my uncle," Lineberger said. "A grading and paving business." Driving heavy equipment can be tough. It is hot and sweaty work. As with everything he has ever done the former South Point standout was ready to Future Red Raider head coach Mickey Lineberger #74 sits with the1969 Red Raiders. Lineberger is in the 2nd row, 2nd from the left. Photo provided give 100%. He was also looking at moving up in the paving business. "I was going to be incorporated in as a partner." and the Red Raiders amassed a 361-191 record. A very im- able to accomplish. However the sporting world was not done with Mickey Line- pressive number. "It's been 40 years of getting to do what I what I love to berger. There were other things on the horizon for this young "We won conference championships and state champion- do, with who I love to do it with," Lineberger added. I've man. ships." Lineberger said. been blessed to be around a lot of great players. I've worked So one day while working for his uncle he got a visit. A visit Coach Lineberger loved coaching football, but he also for and with some great coaches." from a man that would present him with an opportunity that loved baseball. He truly enjoyed his time with the baseball So does the coach have regrets? Of course. would change his life. team. "I ran the race as hard as I could," Lineberger said. "We "I was working and a scout from Carson-Newman University "I can't say which sport I liked the most," Lineberger won a lot of games. I never regret the effort, but when you came to see me," Lineberger recalled. "Coach Biggerstaff sent joked. "It was the best of both worlds." him." In 1990 Mickey Lineberger took on another duty. He took worked with a lot of people you make mistakes. Sometimes The scout gave Lineberger a scholarship offer. A chance to the position of athletic director for South Point. It was a posi- you wish you handled some situations differently." play football and earn a college degree. The football playing tion he would hold for 15 years. As Lineberger reflects on what he was able to witness in bulldozer operator accepted the offer. He was soon off to JefFor 15 years Lineberger coached football, baseball and his time at South Point you can see the pride beam through. ferson City, Tennessee to play football for the Carson-Newman coordinated all of South Point's athletic programs. "I got to see a lot of boys become men," Lineberger went Eagles. In 2011 coach Lineberger was elevated to Head coach. He on to say. "For most of these kids I played with their grandLineberger used his time at Carson-Newman wisely. He took took over for coach John Devine. dads. I coached their parents. Now I coached the grandkids." advantage of the opportunity the scholarship had to offer. In From 2011 to 2016 Lineberger and the Red Raiders conCoach Lineberger is grateful for the outpouring of support 1977 Mickey Lineberger earned his bachelor's degree in physi- tinued the tradition that is Red Raider football. cal fitness and driver's education. During his time as head coach the Red Raiders went to he has received from the Red Raider faithful. Not just since While in Tennessee, coach Lineberger met his wife Teena. three Western Regional Championships. They also went on announcing his retirement, but throughout his career. The couple were married in August, 1977. "The parents in the community have been good to me," to play for the state title twice. Last year Coach Lineberger Mickey and Teena had little time for a honeymoon, The and the Red Raiders capped off a fairytale season with a Lineberger said. newly minted graduate had been offered a job at Chase High huge 16-7 win over Rocky Mount. So what will happen with South Point football now? School in Forest City. He was going to begin his teaching and When Mickey Lineberger talks about the Red Raiders he That decision is yet to be made. One thing is for sure. coaching career at Chase. does so with a deep affection. He is truly proud of what the Coach Lineberger thinks the team is in good hands. In fact, "We got married on August 6th," Lineberger said. "We drove players and coaches have done over the years. his faith in the Red Raider coaching staff played a role in his from Kingsport, Tennessee to football camp at Chase on August He is happy to have been able to help. He never makes retirement announcement. 7th. We stayed in camp for a week." it about himself. He makes it about the tradition. About "I think we have the best coaching staff in North CaroLineberger was with the Chase Trojans for six years. He Red Raider football. lina," Lineberger stated. "It's time for them to have more recoached the offensive line and linebackers. While at Chase, "We have been blessed," Lineberger said. "We have won Lineberger got a chance to coach two gifted players that would 21 conference championships. I've been apart of 18. We won sponsibilities. They earned it." go on to play in the NFL. Now that coach Lineberger is retired he will get a chance five state championships. I have been apart of four of those." "I coached Chuck and Rodney McSwain," Lineberger said. Throughout Lineberger's career he has always stressed to spend time with his family. A chance to pursue new in"They were part of Clemson's 1981 national championship character and teamwork. He has always wanted his players terests. Even with the extra time he may just end up being a team." to be good athletes. However just being a good athlete wasn't busy man. Both of the McSwain boys were drafted by NFL teams. enough. In his 40 years of coaching Lineberger always "I want to care for my parents," Lineberger said. "Spend Chuck was drafted in 1983. Rodney in 1984. Chuck played for stressed to his players that the needed to grow up and become time with my grand kids. I have three grand sons." the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Raiders and New England men. They needed to strive to become decent people ready to Coach Lineberger also wants to spend more time with a Patriots. Rodney played for the Patriots and the Detroit Drive of meet the challenges of life. The coach was always aware of special someone. A person that has supported him for 40 the Arena Football League. the fact that he was working with somebody's child. In 1983 coach Lineberger had a chance to go home. He was years, his wife Teena. Sometimes he was tough. But the toughness he showed hired by South Point High School as a driver's education instruc- always came from a place of love. There was always a bigger "My wife needs to be somewhere other than a ballpark," tor. With the move came another coaching opportunity. Lineberger joked. " Over the years I don't know how much picture to be seen. "Coach Biggerstaff hired me," Lineberger stated. "I coached "When your pushing kids, trying to get all they got they time she has spent standing for the national anthem." the offensive line. I was also going to be the head baseball don't always understand. Lineberger explained. "But you In the months and years to come Mickey Lineberger may coach.” don't cheat the kids." have a chance to look back on his career. He may even ask Lineberger would go on to coach the Red Raider baseball Lineberger always gave 100%. He put his heart himself the mystic question. Was it all worth it? team for 22 years. In that time he had an opportunity to make an and soul into all he did. Not for himself, but for his players. Hopefully, coach Lineberger will look back on his 40 impact. From 1984 to 2005 South Point players flourished under Coach Lineberger looked back at those that taught him. He years and get that warm fuzzy feeling. Hopefully, he will Lineberger's tutelage. felt the need to emulate those that helped him. "We had 70 kids go on to get college scholarships or get understand just how much he has done for his community. "All the coaches I played for had such an impact on my drafted." Lineberger added. Hopefully, he will understand just how much he truly means life," Lineberger said. "I felt I needed to give back." Under Lineberger's guidance the South Point baseball proNo matter what he talks about Lineberger always pivots to South Point High School. Hopefully, he will will look gram was successful. During his stint as head coach, Lineberger back to what is important. He is grateful for what he has been back and understand just how much he is loved.
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CITY OF BELMONT from page 1
at this workshop. The commitment and participation by the community will surely help us achieve a plan we all can be proud of.” There will be future opportunities to participate in the process through online surveys,
listening post, or community meetings. You can sign up for email notifications on upcoming events or keep up with the latest project news on the city’s website at www.indiantrail.org.
Arts at the Abbey presents the Washington, DC–based ensemble The Suspicious Cheese Lords in concert on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 3:00 PM in the Abbey Basilica, Belmont Abbey College. In the Renaissance it was not uncommon for secular music to be re-worded for use in the church. The ensemble will be performing “Franken Mass”, a complete mass setting crafted from five different larger works. Hear how a war song, a love song, a Gregorian chant, and a polyphonic motet can be reanimated into…"FrankenMass"! The concert is free. Donations will be gladly accepted. For directions and more information see www.bac.edu or call 704-461-6012. Karen Jacobs photo
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Hawkins was also on the Lowell city council for11 years, and Gastonia PD, where he was a patrol sergeant.. He is a life-long resident of Gaston County. “My plans are to work with Chief Clark to ensure the organization is running efficiency and effectively,” Hawkins said. “He has made a lot of positive changes in that direction. We have the same goal and that is to evaluate the organization daily to see if what we are doing is effective and work to move forward. We want to make sure our citizens and businesses receive the best police services possible. We want everyone in the organization leading, following, and evaluating. I am excited to be part of the team. Great things are happening in
Belmont.” Hawkins said his decision to move over to the Belmont PD has nothing to do with anything other than the choice being what he termed “a good business decision” for him and his future. “Oh, make no mistake,” he said. “I love Cherryville. I love the town and its people. I love my staff and the men and women at the department; everybody I’ve worked with. They’re great! “It’s been a tough decision for me (the move), honestly, because of how well I’ve been treated here. But I felt I had to make it, as I said, because of it being a good business decision, and it being good for my future.” SM
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Senior Debutante Ball Feb. 11 The Belmont Parks and Recreation Dept is sponsoring the Annual Senior Debutante Ball on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Park Street Methodist Church, Belmont from 6pm10pm. Tickets are:$12.00 advanced tickets for Belmont In-City Residents; $15.00 advanced tickets for Out-of-City Residents; $20.00 at the door for all. Volunteer opportunity: Want to volunteer to help serve food, decorate and clean-up event? Volunteers can contact Brian at the below number. Brian McGonagle, Athletic Program Supervisor City of Belmont Parks and Recreation Dept. 704-901-2070/ 704-6042434.
A series of mysterious “kabooms” recently has had Mt. Holly area residents calling police to report the “explosions” but no cause has been determined. Last week, Mt. Holly police chief Don Roper issued the following statement on the situation. “We have received several calls in reference to the loud noise a lot of you heard in the central and northern areas of Mount Holly. Several officers went to the area where it was heard the loudest and they were unable to locate anything. At this point, we do not believe anything exploded and we have not received any information about anyone being injured. A loud noise was heard last week and it was determined to be the release of the air brakes on the train. Another loud noise was heard last Saturday and
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Isles and Mason receive Humanitarian Award By Alan Hodge
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The 26th annual Belmont Unity Day event held January 16 at Foursquare Church in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was a success as usual and what made it even more special were the recipients of this year's Humanitarian Award. The co-recipients were Charles Isles and Belmont PD Cpl. Ed “Deuce” Mason. They were introduced by Jay Jackson, Belmont's deputy city clerk. Isles is a native of Belmont, a 1964 grad of Reid High, and a retired U.S. Army Sgt. First Class. Currently, Isles is wellknown at special events in and around Belmont for his “Grill Sergeant” concession. Isles is a long time member of O'Connor Grove AME Zion Church where he serves on the Usher Board and Deacon Board. Isles was also past commander of American Legion Glenn-Reeves Post 180 and started the back-to-school event for local kids. Cpl. Edward “Deuce” Mason was born in Memphis, Tennessee and has been on the Belmont PD for eight years.
Prior to that, Mason served in the U.S. Navy for 24 years and traveled the world. Interestingly, Mason also had a career as a pro wrestler. Mason's work as a police officer has touched many, many lives. He is a familiar sight on the streets of Belmont greeting folks and doing his job. An excellent example of Mason's caring and professional demeanor came last September when he thwarted an attempted suicide by a teen who was about to jump off the NC273 bridge over I-85. Dash cam video of the incident shows Mason carefully approaching the teen, distracting him for a second, then using a wrestling move taking him off the bridge rail to safety. Mason was recognized by the Belmont city council for his actions that day. Other activities associated with this year's Unity Day event included speeches by a variety of guests including Rev. Kenneth Alexander, Mayor Charles Martin, Rev. Ray Hardee, and Elias CorreaTorres, OSB, Belmont Abbey. Music was performed by The Pointe Church PrasisePraise Team and Mt. Pleasant Baptist Men's Choir.
Valentino Burroughs (left) and William Hannon provided music at Unity Day.
Patricia Franks introduced Unity Day featured speaker Pastor Ray Hardee, The Pointe Church.
Rev. Kenneth Alexander, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, talked about brotherly love at the Unity Day event. Photos by Alan Hodge
Elias-Correat-Torres, OSB, Belmont Abbey College, was one of the guest speakers at the Unity Day event.
Belmont Foursquare Church pastor Rev. Kevin Ford welcomed everyone to his church for the Unity Day program.
Belmont mayor Charles Martin recognized the many special attendees at Unity Day.
The family of Humanitarian Award recipient Charles Isles joined him on stage at the Unity Day celebration.
The Pointe Church Praise Team members Jonathan Huffstetler and Vanessa Hughes performed a song they composed for Unity Day.
These students lit the Unity Candle at Belmont’s Unity Day event on January 16. From left: Phien Nguyen, Zeke Pruitt, Nour El Asmar, Keira Wilcox, Sophie Bomgaars, Jonathan Ross, Belmont Central principal Phyllis Whitworth.
The Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Men’s Chorus performed several tunes at the Unity Day event including their signature “God Bless America”.
City of Belmont deputy city clerk Jay Jackson introduced Unity Day Humanitarian Award recipients Charles Isles and Cpl. Ed Mason.
Humanitarian Award recipient Cpl. Ed Mason and his family.
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Church Directory Fir F First i tB Baptist aptist Chu ap Church u ch Belmont
North Central Ave. • Belmont • NC
For information on getting your business listed here call 704-825-0580
1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224
Morningside Missionary Church 711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142
Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596
Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness 406 Scott St. 704-827-8201
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320
New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468
New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822
New Saint Paul Holiness Church 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141
BELMONT
Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church
MT. HOLLY
Alexander Memorial Baptist Church
151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711
Bethel Baptist Church
208 South Main Street 704-825-3216
Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC 120 Park Street 704-825-1333
Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Road 704-827-8474
Crossroads Wesleyan Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381
Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061
East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780
Holy Comforter Lutheran Church
NC Highway 273 704-827-9846
216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
Burge Memorial Methodist Church
Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007
Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342
Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726
Catawba Heights Church of God 122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225
CBC-Memorial Apostolic 230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968
Chapel Baptist Church
Message of Love Church
324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526
306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500
Community Christian Fellowship
Mount Moriah Baptist Church
2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881
320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845
110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046
Core Church
East Belmont Free Will Baptist
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist
909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346
212 South Street 704-825-7269
East Belmont Presbyterian Church
New Hope Presbyterian Church
110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603
901 Catawba Street 704-461-8614
4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697
Family Worship Center
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
New Life Baptist Church
East Belmont Church Of God
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
First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357
First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668
First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106
Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283
Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276
Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280
Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God 124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004
Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
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2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092
O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576
Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480
Power of the Spirit Church 118 School Street 704-827-7071
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 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
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Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604
Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185
707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033
Covenant United Methodist
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
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751
Macedonia Baptist Church
Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly
McADENVILLE Lakeview Baptist Church 143 Church St. 704-824-5380
McAdenville Baptist Church 192 Main St. 704-824-2740
McAdenville Wesleyan Church 300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073
826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
Ridgeview Baptist Church
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105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church
Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889
Cramerton Free Will Baptist 416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church
Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church
108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831
St. Paul FHB Church
Cramerton Temple of God Church
1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319
Tuckaseegee Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301
Way of the Cross Baptist Church 238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993
235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991
Life Church 501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286
Riverside Baptist Church
Westview Presbyterian Church
171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785
1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
West Cramerton United Methodist Church
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207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213
Bethlehem Church 3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050
Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872
STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church 7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277
Center Baptist Church
Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran
S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121
203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621
Epic Church
Community Pentecostal Center
100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652
320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731
Lowell Church of God
First United Methodist Church
804 W. First Street 704-824-3383
Lowell Free Will Baptist Church 3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389
Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church
217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691
First Presbyterian Church 512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275
Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church
201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814
7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
New Faith Baptist Church
120 Branch St. 704-824-4535
1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249
First Baptist Church of Lowell
New Life Baptist Church
400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215
527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647
First Baptist Church
Stanley Church of God
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 1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250
Woodlawn Baptist Church
324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041
Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church 113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131
Trinity Full Gospel Church 303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765
United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555
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Gaston County Library special programs planned Meditations LIVE! @ Your Library family arts series is presented by the Gaston County Public Library, in partnership with the Friends of the Gaston County Public Library. The series also receives support from the following organizations: the Grassroots Arts Program of the North Carolina Arts Council (an agency funded by the State of North Carolina and National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation deserves great art), the Gaston Arts Council and the Ralph S. Robinson Family Foundation. All events will be held in the Main Library Auditorium (1555 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054). February 11, 2017 – Saturday at 11:00 am African American Dance Ensemble – This visual extravaganza of dance, music, song, and
poetry provides an introduction to the dance, music and cultural history of the nations of Africa and diaspora. This performance is a unique educational experience, engaging audiences in a lively celebration of life as practiced in the diverse cultures of contemporary Africa. Examples of traditional African dance and music styles are interspersed with commentaries on the history and folklore. Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 11:00 am Bright Star Theatre / North Star – Celebrate the life and work of America’s most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman. From her earliest days on a Maryland plantation to her own journey to freedom, we get to see an up close and personal glimpse into the courageous life of Harriet Tubman. March 11, 2017 – Saturday at 11:00 am
Jon Shain / In Concert – Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter who's been turning heads for years with his words, his fiery acoustic guitar work, and his evolved musical style - combining improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime. While working in his family’s small textile dyeing company, Jon began to discover his love of American roots music and songwriting. In 1998, he returned to his roots in the folk and blues circuit performing solo concerts. March 25, 2017 – Saturday at 11:00 am Barbara Locklear / Lumbee Native American Demonstration – Barbara Locklear of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina provides cultural programs that are engaging, educational, and participatory for all ages. Barbara makes history come alive through native traditions, stories, and music.
Moving your outdoor workout, indoors By CaroMont Health With a fresh year comes new goals, and one of the most common goals to get healthy and active. It’s easy to stay motivated the first few weeks, but as temperatures start to drop,your workout options may seem limited—and some days it can be tough to even get out of the house. Here are five workouts you can do (many in the comfort of your own home) to avoid the cold and stay active all winter long. Practice yoga Yoga will not only tone and stretch your muscles, but it also helps to keep you relaxed and focused, serving as the perfect
start or end to any day. If you’re new to yoga, try taking a few classes so that an instructor can demonstrate proper alignment in the poses. If you like the structure of a class—keep going. If not, try doing your own yoga routine at home. It doesn’t require much space, and the only thing you need is a yoga mat (and even that is optional). Take the stairs An easy way to sneak more activity into your day is to make small changes, like taking the stairs instead of the elevator. If you want to take it a step further, try incorporating the stairs in your home into your workout routine, even if that includes going up and down them several
Cramerton briefs New appointments The Town of Cramerton has announced appointments to fill mayor and mayor pro tempore spots. Mayor Will Cauthen and Mayor pro tempore Demetrios Koutsoupias were appointed to their new posts due to the election of former Mayor Ronnie Worley to the Gaston County Board of Commissioners. Fire Dept. grant The Cramerton Fire Dept. received a $12,212.50 grant from the Office of State Fire Marshal and through the 2016 Volunteer Rescue/EMS Fund from the State of North Carolina. The General Assembly created the Volunteer Rescue/EMS Fund in 1989 to help volunteer units raise money for equipment and supplies. The grant funds must be matched dollar for dollar, up to an approved amount, by monies raised locally to purchase necessary equipment.
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you motivated while still having fun. Look for classes at your local gym or cycling club. It’s as easy as riding a bike, right? Dust off the equipment Remember that old treadmill you inherited from your parents? Or the rowing machine that was such a good deal you couldn’t pass it up? Maybe you had every intention of using it everyday,but overtime, it has turned into a clothing rack or storage for boxes of clothes that no longer fit. Now is the perfect time to put that old exercise equipment back to work. Start with small goals, like using it three times a week. If you never inherited or purchased workout equipment, consider investing in some. They’re pretty easy to find secondhand, or you can purchaseequipment with a smaller price tag, such as hand weights or an exercise ball. Working out doesn’t have to be a drag, and it shouldn’t make you miserable. There’s no wrong way to get active, so take the new year as an opportunity to find an exercise you love and stick to it.
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I love farmer’s market Rev. Angela Pleasants season. I prefer to buy or- District ganic fruits and vegetables Superintendent from local farmers. It sup- of Catawba Valley ports our local farmers as Methodist Churches well as receiving veggies free from harmful chemicals. There is one drawback from organic fruits and vegetables. They have a short shelf life. To preserve the fruits and vegetables I invested in Fresh Work produce saver. They keep fruits and vegetables 80% longer. The fruit and veggies are sealed in the container with a vent to preserve and protect it. The great part about these containers, they work! I am now able to keep my food until I am ready to eat. As Christians, we too have a sealing agent that preserves and protect us until the day of full redemption. “In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.” Ephesians 1:13 ESV. In the first century, the sealing of a letter conveyed authentic ownership. The Holy Spirit seals believers to verify that we belong to God. Therefore, we must live as people who belong to God. We exist to the praise of God’s glory. God’s love will be seen and glorified in and through us. How is God’s love seen through us? “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 ESV. It is through our service to the world others witness the love of God. But, we must guard the motives of our heart. We do not engage in good works to earn salvation. Our salvation is through the work of Jesus Christ alone. We do not participate in good works for our glory. We work as a response to what God has already done. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we work to spread the gospel and bring glory to God.
City of Lowell news City Loaner Truck If you have more than a pick-up truck load of debris that needs t o be disposed of, you can request the use of the City’s loaner truck. The City loaner truck is not to be filled with any debris from commercial contractors. A truck request form will need to be completed at City Hall. For more information on pricing and this program, please call City Hall at 704-824-3518. Recycling dropoff points The City of Lowell offers two recycling drop-off points: Harold Rankin Park & Community Ctr. There are signs letting you know exactly what can be accepted. These services are only for residents who are paying for trash services monthly on their utility bill. Anything outside of the items noted on the sign is considered contamination and any violators of illegal dumping or contamination will be reported to authorities. New utility bill payment options coming The City of Lowell will soon add another payment option for your utility bills.
You will be able to pay with a credit/debit card. Cards can be swiped at the payment counter at City Hall or you can call a number to make your payment over the phone. Please note when paying with a card either at the window or over the phone a service charge of 2.2% of your balance plus $0.30 will be added for each transaction. City Manager updates by City Manager, Kevin Krouse Many Lowell business owners may have lower fire insurance costs following a recent evaluation of the LVFD by the N.C. Department of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshal and the Insurance Services Office (ISO). Many retail, commercial, and industrial businesses could see fire insurance rates fall by an average of 5-8%. Fire insurance rates are based on ISO’s Public Protection Classification Program. ISO's expert staff collects information about municipal fire protection efforts in communities throughout the United States. In each of those communities, ISO analyzes the relevant data and assigns a Public Protection Classification —a number from 1
to 10, with Class 1 generally representing superior property fire protection. To obtain an ISO Class 3 with a volunteer fire department is an amazing accomplishment. In the nation only 3.6% of fire departments are an ISO Class 3 and we have the only VFD in Gaston County with a Class 3.Many thanks to the Lowell VFD as well as the Lowell Public Works department who plays an important role in preparing for an ISO inspection. New awnings Look for new awnings to be installed at two of our downtown businesses. Vera’s Beauty Salon (108 N. Main St) and Sissy’s Hair Design (112 N. Main St) were recipients of the City’s Downtown Façade Grant Program. This grant \offers dollar for dollar up to a maximum of $1,500 to refurbish the exterior facades of business in the downtown area. The City would like to the thank the Master Planning Committee for helping administer the grant process. A new grant cycle for the Façade Grant Program begins January 1, 2017. Applications will be available on the city’s website.
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times. Stairs are an excellent method to get your heart rate up and tone your legs. If you don’t have stairs in your home, consider investing in a workout block. Create your own exercise routine The Internet has a wealth of exercise routines that range from cardio to sculpting to stretching. First, figure out your goal.It can be as ambitious asgetting rid of thoselove handles or as specific as not being winded after two flights of stairs. Then, do some research to determine a plan for achievingyour goal. It can be an easy,ten-minute crunch, pushup or squat routine or jumping jacks and running in place. If you like a certain TV show or album, chances are someone has made a workout that goes with it and if they haven’t, try making your own. Take a cycle class Cycle classes have been a popular trend over the past several years, and there’s a good reason for it. Cycling is a great way to get your heart rate pumping, while also toning your core, arms and legs. The classes encourage friendly competition to keep
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Tri-County Rescue Pet of the Week Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week is this 2 year old Chinese Crested named Lewis. Lewis weighs 14 pounds and will not get any bigger. He is considered hypoallergenic because he is “hairless”. Lewis does have tufts of hair which is normal for the “hairless” Cresteds. He is house-trained and is perfect for an apartment or small home. Come meet Lewis and you will love him! The Chinese Crested was created to be an invalid’s companion. In that setting, you won’t find a better dog. They can almost read your mind and will lie in bed for hours without moving a muscle. They have almost no desire to go out and run around like regular dogs, although they are athletic enough to jump surprisingly tall fences and compete in agility. Chinese Cresteds are not gregarious, but they are intensely social and bond quickly within their pack. They don’t accept strangers easily. Once it falls in love with you, you’ll have a little stalker on your hands — he’ll be eternally, thoroughly devoted. The Chinese Crested is an exotic-looking small dog who does not actually hail from China. He's found in two variants: the Hairless, with silky hair on the head (the crest), tail (plume), and feet (socks); and the genetically recessive Powderpuff, who has a full coat. Both variants can be found in a single litter. Regardless of variation, the Crested is a slender, finely boned dog who is elegant and graceful. He's a beauty, although he tends to win Ugly Dog Contests more often than other competitors. He's your basic big dog in a small, sometimes naked-looking body. Dog books often describe the Chinese Crested as highly friendly, but that's actually the exception rather than the rule. Yes, he's highly likely to smile at you when he's been naughty, but that's not quite the same thing. He's likely to be extremely sensitive and reactive, and he has a high social drive, all of which makes him needy. (Expect yours to sleep under the covers with you.) Lewis is neutered, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Lewis will be present at our adoption event this weekend. If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come and meet our pets. We have many available pets, including puppies and kittens, at the
Belmont Astronomy Club meeting The Belmont Astronomy Club will meet February 2 at 7pm at Caravan Coffee in downtown Belmont. Guest speaker will be Mathew Anderson, author of a new book, “Our Cosmic Story: Exploring Life, Civilization, and the Universe.” Released at the beginning of 2017, it’s already the #1 Amazon Best Seller in Astronomy, Astrophysics & Space Science, and Cosmology. He’ll explore the search for life elsewhere in the universe, talking to the club via video conferencing. Two free copies of his book will be given out.
Thursday, January 26, 2017
What happens if a pet owner dies or becomes ill?
By Joann Hager
Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Friday from 6-9 pm, Saturday noon to 6 pm and Sunday 2-4 pm. Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Our “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food. For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@yahoo.com, visit us on 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.
Some people have never considered what might happen to their beloved pets in the event they are no longer able to care for them. Some make arrangements with family members or friends, however anything in life can happen and usually it does. Life situations change and the ones we counted on might not be able to make the commitment when the time actually comes. Can you really depend on your family to love and care for your pets after you are gone? Have you made arrangements for long term care for your pets? If you want to ensure their happiness and well being after you are gone you’ll need to set this up ahead of time. Don’t leave it to chance. Some people can depend on family and know this without any doubts, however it is always good to have a back-up plan in writing in the event your family or friends can’t. This should be a legal document included in your will and trust. You should have several reliable options for your family to choose from. In your will you should also elect someone to oversee your wishes and to insure the pet care provider is caring for your pets as you requested. Whoever handles your estate planning can help you with the proper documents. Make sure to keep the documents updated. Things to consider: What can I do now to prepare for the unexpected? • Find at least two responsible friends or relatives who agree to serve as temporary emergency caregivers in the event that something unexpected happens to you. Provide them with keys to your home; feeding and care in-
structions; the name of your veterinarian; and information about the permanent care provisions you have made for your pet. • Make sure your neighbors, friends, and relatives know how many pets you have and the names and contact numbers of the individuals who have agreed to serve as emergency caregivers. Emergency caregivers should also know how to contact each other. • Carry a wallet “alert card” that lists the names and phone numbers of your emergency pet caregivers. • Post removable “in case of emergency” notices on your doors or windows specifying how many and what types of pets you have. These notices will alert emergencyresponse personnel during a fire or other home emergency. How can I ensure longterm or permanent care for my pet if I become seriously ill or die? The best way to make sure your wishes are fulfilled is by making formal arrangements that specifically cover the care of your pet. It’s not enough that a friend verbally promises to take in your animal or even that you’ve decided to leave money to your friend for that purpose. Work with an attorney to draw up a special will, trust, or other document to provide for the care and ownership of your pet as well as the money necessary to care for them. How do I choose a permanent caregiver? First, decide whether you want all of your pets to go to one person, or whether different pets should go to different people. If possible, keep pets who have bonded with one another together. When selecting caregivers, consider
partners, adult children, parents, brothers, sisters, and friends who have met your pet and have successfully cared for pets themselves. Also name alternate caregivers in case your first choice becomes unable or unwilling to take your pet. Be sure to discuss your expectations with potential caregivers so they understand the large responsibility of caring for your pet. Remember, the new owner will have full discretion over the animal’s care—including veterinary treatment and euthanasia—so make sure you choose a person you trust implicitly and who will do what is in the best interests of your pet. Stay in touch with the designated caregivers and alternates. Over time, people’s circumstances and priorities change, and you want to make sure that the arrangements you have made continue to hold from the designated caregivers’ vantage points. Can I entrust the care of my pet to an organization? Most humane/rescue organizations do not have the space or funds to care for your pet indefinitely and cannot guarantee that someone will adopt your animal, although some may be able to board and care for your pet temporarily until he can be transferred to his designated caregiver. There are, however, a few organizations that specialize in long-term care of pets of deceased owners. For a fee or donation, these “pet retirement homes” or “sanctuaries” may agree to find your pet a new home or care for your pet until she dies. If you decide to entrust the care of your pet to an organization, choose a wellestablished organization that has a good record of finding responsible homes quickly.
New leadership for Miss Mount Holly Scholarship Pageant Competition planned for February 19 at Stuart W. Cramer High School. The new year means new leadership for the Miss Mount Holly Scholarship Pageant. The Miss Gastonia Scholarship Association has received rights from the Miss North Carolina Organization to produce the 2017 pageant. It will be held Sunday, February 19 at 3:00 p.m. at Stuart W. Cramer High School, 101 Lakewood Road, Belmont. Delores Cox will serve as the pageant's executive director, Todd Hagans will produce the show, and Cathy Layton-Aupied will take on the role of associate producer and choreographer. Members of the Miss Gastonia pageant committee will coordinate contestants, princesses, ticket sales, judges, scholarships, fundraising, and other duties. The Miss Gastonia Scholarship Association already produces the annual Miss Gastonia and Miss Gaston County pageant, which is held in August. "We are extremely pleased to host this year's Miss Mount Holly Scholarship Pageant and bring the Miss Mount Holly title into our pageant program," stated Cox. "This shows that our program is growing
and we are excited about making more pageant and scholarship opportunities available to young women in our community." Contestants ages 17-24 years compete for the Miss Mount Holly title. Girls ages 13-17 participate in the Miss Mount Holly's Outstanding Teen division. The new Miss Mount Holly and Miss Mount Holly's Outstanding Teen will advance to this summer's Miss North Carolina competition in Raleigh. Young women who live, work, or attend school full-time in Gaston and surrounding counties are eligible to enter. Additionally, girls ages 6-13 years may participate in the pageant as Miss Mount Holly princesses. The princess program is a non-competitive mentoring experience that gives girls an opportunity to serve as "little sisters" and enjoy the pageant environment. Princesses receive a crown and sash and participate in a special princess production during the show. For information about becoming a contestant or princess, call (704) 827-7277 or visit www.missgastoniapageant.com and click the "Miss Mount Holly" link. The deadline to enter is February 2.
"When the former directors did not renew the Miss Mount Holly pageant franchise with the state organization, we reached out and expressed interest in adding Miss Mount Holly to the Miss Gastonia and Miss Gaston County pageant family," added Cox. "We believe this is an excellent opportunity to expand our pageant and bring more young women into the program." The new Miss Mount Holly and Miss Mount Holly's Outstanding Teen will serve as "sister queens" with the current Gastonia and Gaston County representatives: Miss Gastonia Macy Stutts, Miss Gaston County Autumn Hubbard, Miss Gastonia's Outstanding Teen Savanna Mayes, and Miss Gaston County's Outstanding Teen Madeline Alexanian. All six women will represent the Gaston region in the Miss North Carolina Scholarship Pageant planned for June 21-24 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. The state winners will move on to the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City, NJ and Miss America's Outstanding Teen in Orlando, FL.
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Gaston Day student attends Inauguration
Gaston Christian High School celebrated Homecoming 2017 on Friday, January 13. The highlight of Spirit Week, Homecoming activities included a parade that spotlighted the members of the Homecoming Court and class floats, a pep rally, and crowning activities that preceded ball games against Statesville Christian School that evening. Miss Andie Ervay, daughter of Andrew and Amie Ervay, was crowned the 2017 Homecoming Queen. Members of the 2017 Homecoming Court (L-R): Jordan Putnam, Alexis Friday, Sofia Cano, Andie Ervay, Casey McNiff, Regan McNiff, Katie Pruett, Hannah Overton, O’Neil Goforth, Mikayla Gordon. GCS photo
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Teacher of Year finalists named Congratulations to the following educators who were chosen as finalists for Gaston County Teacher of the Year, 2017-2018. The winner will be announced during the annual Evening of Excellence ceremony in May. The five finalists are: Amy Daniel, Holbrook Middle School; Victoria Holeman, Lingerfeldt Elementary School; Mindee Mammano, Stuart W. Cramer High School; Ashley Rimmer, Ashbrook High School; Heather Scercy, W.C. Friday Middle School. Gaston Schools photos
Last week, outstanding students from across the United States gathered in the nation’s capital for the Presidential Inauguration Leadership Summit. One of the attendees was Ashley Jamison, who is a Ashley Jamison Junior at Gaston Day School. Jamison attended the Envision Leadership program featuring “Law and CSI” in the summer of 2015. As an outstanding alumna from this program, Ashley was invited back to DC for the Presidential Inaugural Leadership Summit. During this five-day program, which took place amid the excitement of the Inauguration of the President of the United States, Summit Scholars gained a deeper understanding of the history behind the electoral process and the rich traditions surrounding thePresidential Inauguration. “The Presidential Inauguration Leadership Summit provided students with an opportunity to take part in historic events that coincided with the Inauguration of the President of the United States,” said Andrew Potter,the Chief Academic Officer for Envision and the Presidential Inauguration Leadership Summit. “Something that is really wonderful about so many young people gathering in Washington, D.C. for this event was that it provided them a chance to become more familiar with and attuned to the president who will govern our country over the next four years. We certainly hope this inspired the next generation of U.S. leaders.” Summit Scholars heard an unparalleled
slate of speakers, including Malala Yousafzai, General Colin Powell, Spike Lee, Abby Wambach, Carly Fiorina, Governor Martin O’Malley, and more. They also had a chance to put that inspiration into practice while participating in a Delegations for Change, a simulation where Summit Scholars worked together to create workable solutions to the challenges that their generation and the new administration will face. To further commemorate Inauguration Day, Summit Scholars attended the exclusive Envision Inaugural Gala, held at a Smithsonian Institution museum. In addition to participating in inaugural events and festivities, scholars had the opportunity to explore the numerous historic sites and memorials in our nation’s capital, as well as participate in activities designed to expand their knowledge of democratic principles and the presidential election process. Jamison runs cross country on the varsity team at GDS. She is active in the drama club, and has been cast as one of Gaston’s “Silly Girls” in the spring musical , “Beauty and the Beast”. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, National Math and Music Societies, Blutopia, and is a member of the Green Team Conservation efforts at GDS. She went on a 9 day Outward Bound Course during the summer of 2016 and has already enrolled in a 22 day Outward bound Corse for the summer of 2017. During that time, she practices the concept of “Leave No Trace”, and therefore is extremely environmentally conscious. Ashley is involved in the service club at GDS, just earned her GS Gold in October of 2016, is a class representative in the student government at GDS. Ashley is the daughter of Phil and Debbie Jamison.
Stuart W. Cramer High to Mentoring is twice as host All-District Band Clinic nice for Scott Crabtree W h e n way for the Scott Crabcommunity tree first to come signed up alongside to be a menteachers and tor in Gasinvest in ton County our schools, Schools, Crabtree he thought believes. “I he would welcome be asked to the opportuhelp stunity to lend dents with a hand.” math or Because reading. It community turned out Mentor Scott Crabtree and an H.H. Beam Elementary student. m e m b e r s to be more take time to fun and rewarding. volunteer, he said, teachers and staff members As a mentor to two fourth grade students at can know “all these people really care about H.H. Beam Elementary School, he has spent these kids, and we’re not alone.” time playing bocce ball, making paper airHe also appreciates how flexible the proplanes, and building a model car along with gram is. With a job that frequently takes him other activities. With two mentees, the experi- on trips around the country or even overseas, ence is “twice as nice” for Crabtree. he is able to make changes to his mentoring Crabtree said he chose to volunteer at schedule as needed. H.H. Beam because “I think volunteering in Unlike test scores and the letters on a rethis way is a great opportunity to care for our port card, a mentor’s impact can’t be meacommunity.” sured, but Crabtree said he was able to catch He quickly realized that mentoring wasn’t so much about working on academic skills. a glimpse of it one afternoon last spring. He “It was more about just having a break for the and his mentees were outside working on a kids - something they can look forward to, paper airplane kit when a few students from another class noticed what was happening and something that’s different,” he said. Crabtree recognizes that it makes a dif- immediately came over to join in. He rememference when he shows up each week just to bers them asking his students, “Oh man, how spend time with the boys. “It’s the relational can I get a mentor?” “It is just really neat for the two boys,” piece that is most important,” he said. “Being Crabtree said. “They had something that able to model what was modeled for me when somebody else wanted.” I was that age is an incredible opportunity.” Gaston Schools story and photo The mentoring program is an important
Stuart W. Cramer High School will host North Carolina’s South Central District AllDistrict Band Clinic on January 27-28, 2017. Kameron Radford, band director at Stuart W. Cramer, will be assisted by the band directors at all Gaston County middle and high schools to put on the two-day clinic. Three hundred fifty-six students from ten counties have been chosen from auditions to gather at Stuart W. Cramer for two days preparing music for a performance on Saturday afternoon. The students will be led by nationally recognized clinicians who are considered among the best in the field of music education. Samuel L. (Buddy) Gudger from Hendersonville and Rodney Workman from Lexington will lead the two middle school bands. Mr. Gudger is the band director at Hendersonville Middle School where he has taught since 2000. Mr. Workman is the Director of Bands at Central Davidson Middle School and serves
as the High School All State Clinic Chair and as a district representative on the State MPA Committee for the Northwest District. Tracy Humphries from Monroe will lead the 9th/10th grade band. Ms. Humphries is the Director of Bands at Forest Hills High School in Union County. Dr. Jack Stamp from Hudson, WI will lead the 11th/12th grade band. Dr. Stamp is currently adjunct Professor of Music at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls where he teaches conducting. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Stamp served as Director of Band Studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for 25 years. The performance of all the honor bands will take place on Saturday, January 28 at 2:00 p.m. in the L. Reeves McGlohon auditorium at Stuart W. Cramer High School in Belmont. The performance is free and open to the public. ADRENALINE ARMS BUDDY CALORIES CARBOHYDRATES CARDIOVASCULAR CLASSES EUPHORIA EXERCISE FITNESS FORM FREQUENCY INJURY LEGS LIFTING MARATHON
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DINING Guide Belmont Beijing To Go 1420 Perfection Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 827-5838 Supply 101 Kenwood St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-7788 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 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 Chicken King 501 Woodlawn St. Belmont NC 28012 704-827-1552 Demetrios Restaurant 6928 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0057 Friends Sports Bar & Grill 16 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1401
Glenway Premium Pub 55 Glenway St., Belmont, NC 29012 (704) 829-7717
Simonetti’s Pizza 6432 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704)825-5555
Mayworth’s Public House 115 Center St. Cramerton, NC 28032
H&M Deli and Market 1019 Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-8611
Southpoint Grill 1901 S. Point Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1043
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Joe’s Touch of Italy 503 S. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2805
String Bean The Fresh Market & Deli 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3636
Johnny B’s Pizza 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8900 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 Peace-N-Hominy Q Shack 403 E. Catawba St. • Ste 200 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 464-7647 Reach Out of The Box 360 Glen Arbor St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3446 Rita’s Family Restaurant 108 Beaty Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-2894 Sake Express 675 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-0400 Sammy’s Neighborhood Pub 25 S. Main St. Belmont NC 28012 (704) 825-4266
Sub Corral Sandwich Shop 6831 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5466 Taxco Mexican Grill 6418 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2108 The Grill 682 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5179 White’s 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 Doffer’s Canteen Restaurant 119-B Center St. Cramerton NC 28032 (704) 879-7270 Georgios Restaurant 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-2220
Tommy’s Drive In 2708 Gastonia Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9099
Side Trax Sports Bar & Food 121 W. Central Ave. Mt Holly NC 28012 704-827-3603
Clemmer’s Country Kitchen 1313 Old Dallas Rd. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-8384
The Country Kitchen 116 E. Main St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9597
Vasileious Italian Kitchen 200 S. Main St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 820-8539
Dallas Fresh Seafood Market 3110 Dallas/High Shoals Hwy Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 923-8223
Grits N Greens 125 N. Main St. Lowell NC 28098 704-879-4073
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Stanley Bojangles 541 N. 27 W. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-4532 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 Niko’s Grill 124 N. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1311 Woodshed Restaurant 212 S. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1030
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The East Gaston cheer team performs during the 62-56 home victory over South Point. South Point’s Moses Nueman #25 goes up for a shot against East Gaston’s Samuel Brown.
East Gaston tops South Point 62-56 (Left) South Point’s Blake Zieske faces off against East Gaston’s Aaron Legrand in East Gaston’s 62-56 victory at home on January 11, 2017. Photos by Bill Bostick
McAdenville Elementary’s “Team Dynamite� took part in the NC State Lego Robotics Championship in Greensboro last week. Team Dynamite competed against dozens and dozens of other teams from across the state. “Our team did not win a trophy but the experiences they had at the event made them winners otherwise,� said Principal Linda Neely. “The judges voted our team “Exemplary.� Team members: Ian Hannon, Douglas Summitt, Cora Fulbright, Olivia Morgan, Ellory Lamp, Isaiah Williams, Sadie Jacobs, Piper Summey, Elizabeth Crosby. Gaston Schools photo
The first ever Swim Medal for Mt. Island Charter School was earned by the Middle School team East Gaston’s Caleb Bridgewater #5 strips the South Point’s #5 Nathan Silver has his shot on January 16, 2017. Left to Right- Morgan Manion – 8th; Cailyn Oliverio – 7th; Keara Wiley - ball from #21 of South Point Charles Cason. blocked by East Gaston’s Caleb Bridgewater. 7th;Sydney Strauss - 7th. Photo by Michael Strauss
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Lady Warriors overwhelm South Point 45-24 ByJohn Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
As the East Gaston Lady Warriors and South Point Lady Raiders got ready to face off last Friday night at South Point High School one thing was clear. Both teams needed a win. The last few weeks had not been kind to either South Point or East Gaston. Both teams were having a hard way to go. A victory would be a much needed shot in the arm for the winning team After a sluggish start the Lady Warriors got on track and pushed on to a 45-25 win over their long time rivals. The game started off kind of slow. In the early going each team passed the ball frequently looking for open shots. South Point struck first in a flurry of shots that gave them a 4-0 lead with 5:30 on the clock. East Gaston’s Deaja Smith hit a 3-pointer to give the Lady Warriors their first points. Shai Robinson followed up on Smith score with an inside basket that put East Gaston up 5-4. Once EG got the lead they kept the pressure up. Shai Robinson stuck again with about a minute and a half on the scoreboard to add to the Lady Warrior lead. The period ended with Deaja Smith hitting another 3-pointer. Smith would go on to lead all scorers with 23 points. She was deadly from 3 point range hitting four of five 3-point attempts. At the end of the first East Gaston had a 15-6 lead. In the second period the Lady Raiders started to attack. South Point worked picks and tried to find holes in the East Gaston defense. At first they had some success. It just wasn’t enough. Smith and crew countered everything the Lady Raiders did. The period turned out to be a wash. Both squads scored 13 point each. East Gaston took a 28-19 lead to the locker room. Third period opening action was sloppy. Both sides missed opportunities. The game was getting physical, but both sides were keeping things above board. It wasn’t until the 3:35 mark that the first points of the period were scored. East Gaston ended the period with rush of activities. The Lady Warriors pressed South Point. They pushed for, and created turnovers. Those turnover were capitalized on. EG outscored South Point 12-1 going into the 3rd. The Lady Raiders lone point came off of an Abbie Morgan free throw. For remainder of the game the Lady Raiders fought on. In the 4th the Red Raiders kept the East Gaston scoring in check. The Lady Warriors only had 5 points, compared to South Point’s 4.
South Point’s Kayleigh Shreffler dribbles in the 45-24 loss against East Gaston on January 20th.
Lady Raider Kiara Falls attempts to shoot over East Gaston’s #14 Madison Mistry. Photos by Bill Bostick By then the damage had been done. South Point was playing testy “D” but didn’t have the offensive weapons to mount a comeback. The South Point players gave 100%. Players like Morgan, Abby Henry, Kayleigh Shreffler and Myiah Nueman fought the good fight. They left everything on the court. In post game comments East Gaston head coach David Hayes summed things up. “Our kids did a great job executing,” Hayes said. “They were doing things we have been working on.” Hayes was very pleased with the effort put in by Deja Smith and Shai Robinson. “Deaja played a great game,” Hayes added. “Shai played well. She was in double figures.” Robinson ended the game with 10 points and 13 rebounds.
South Point’s Abbie Morgan shoots over East Gaston’s #32 Shai Robinson.
Lady Warrior Shai Robinson blocks the shot of South Point’s #35 Brooke Cox.
Kayleigh Shreffler shoots a long 2 pointer in South Point’s game against East Gaston.
East Gaston’s #10 Deaja Smith driving into South Point’s #33 Abby Henry on the way to the basket.
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South Point mounts huge 68-60 come from behind win over East Gaston By John Wilson John.bannernews@gmail.com
How does that old saying go? It ain’t over till it’s over. The South Point Red Raiders proved that old saying still holds true. It would appear those words hold sway in life as well as in basketball. Last Friday night, January 20, the Red Raiders staged a thrilling come from behind win over the East Gaston Warriors. The Red Raiders overcame a 14 point halftime deficit to pull out a big 68-60 win. EG started the game by jumping out to a quick 4-0 lead. Right out of the chute the pace of the game was fast. It looked like the Warriors were determined to put South Point down early. When Caleb Bridgewater nailed a 3-pointer halfway through the period he put EG up 12-2. East Gaston was on a roll. South Point, on the other hand was trying to hold on. It didn’t look like East Gaston was doing anything special. They were just executing. They were sinking shots. Put simply, they were getting it done. As Samuel Brown hit a jumper in front of the free throw line with 24 seconds on the clock the
Blake Zieske of South Point drives by East Gaston’s #12 Aaron Legrand during South Point’s comeback win over East Gaston South Point’s #30 Blake Zieske shooting over East Gaston’s on Jan. 20 at South Point. Aaron Legrand and Samuel Brown. Photos by Bill Bostick East Gaston lead increased. The Warriors took a 20-8 lead into the 2nd period. South Point regrouped when they took the court in the 3rd The pace of the 1st period carried over to the 2nd. Both period. Nick Muse was beginning to do real damage under the teams played tough but the momentum was clearly in East boards. Muse hit an early inside shot and drew a foul. He hit Gaston’s favor. one of his two free throws. His effort cut into the East Gaston A Justin Gomez 3-pointer expanded on the Warrior lead. lead. His shot gave East Gaston a 28-13 lead. South Point was playing a more organized game in the 3rd South Point responded. As Blake Turner dumped a period. When Niren Johal hit an inside shot the gap closed 3-pointer in at 3:40 he cut into the Warrior lead. EG was then further. The score was now East Gaston 37, South Point 30. carrying a 32-18 advantage into the final minutes of the period. Slowly but surely they were taking bites out of the East Gaston In the 2nd East Gaston kept looking for ways to penetrate lead. Those little bites soon started to add up to big chunks. the South Point defense. Many times Warrior players would Johal struck again when he nailed a 3-pointer in front of the feed the ball inside. If nothing was there they would kick the South Point bench. That shot took another chunk out of what ball out to the outside. had been a comfortable East Gaston lead. The Red Raiders The two pronged attack produced results. South Point had a were now only down by two. The Warriors were holding on to good period, but the Warriors matched their every move. a slender 37-35 lead. The period ended with East Gaston leading 35-21. After Johal’s shot East Gaston Eugene Farrar had seen It was looking like it may be a long night for the Red Raid- enough. Farrar called a time out. It was now East Gaston’s ers. turn to regroup. East Gaston’s #32 Samuel Brown goes up for basket against See SOUTH POINT page 15 South Point’s #33 Nick Muse.
South Point Red Raiders Player of the Week
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403 East Catawba St. • Belmont, NC East Gaston’s Justin Gomez #23 drives by South Point’s #32 Chase Sturgis for two of his game high 22 points.
East Gaston’s Caleb Bridgewater shoots over South Point’s Charles Cason.
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Lady Storm #12 Haley Bourhill looks for a team mate to pass to in the 56-42 loss against Ashbrook. Lady Storm #24 Julia Short zips a pass in the Ashbrook contest.
Stuart Cramer’s #11 Laura Trull fights for a rebound in the 56-42 loss against Ashbrook. Photos by Lydia Julen
Cramer’s #5 Dezure Moulden rounds the corner in the win over Ashbrook.
Storm player #21 John Griffin makes a goal in the 71-65 vic- Stuart Cramer’s #11 Isaiah Foust blocks an Ashbrook player. tory over Ashbrook. Cramer won 71-65.
SOUTH POINT
The 1st half was pretty much all East Gaston. The 3rd period was all South Point What was going to happen in the 4th was anyone’s guess. As the period got underway South Point tried to harness the power they exhibited in the 3rd. On the other side East Gaston was trying to to get something going of their own. The results translated into a see-saw battle with both teams trying to create some distance. Both teams played grind it out basketball. Midway through the period South Point started to make some headway when they edged out to a 52-48 lead with 5:05 on the clock. As the action went on it looked like the final three minutes would determine the game. Blake Zieske sunk a pair of free throws that gave South Point a little bit more breathing room. South Point moved further ahead with a 54-48 lead. The period went on looking like a defensive battle highlighted with an occasional explosive play. One play in particular wowed the crowd. After an East Gaston score Niren Johal decided he wasn’t just going to put ball into to play. He was going to add a football dimension to an exciting basketball game. Johal put the ball in by hitting Nick Muse with a pass that covered three quarters of the court. Muse hauled in the pass and followed it up with a lay up. The Johal to Muse hook up looked like something that should have been on a football highlight reel. The play also put South Point up 59-52. For the final two minutes South Point tried to take time off the clock. They were also trying to make East Gaston waste time. When East Gaston had the ball they were looking for shots. South Point was giving them little to work with. In the closing minutes EG had to resort to tactical fouls. The results put South Point on the foul line. South Point made the best of their opportunities and hit enough free throws to push out further. The game ended with East Gaston’s Chris Harte hitting a 3 pointer at the buzzer. South Point won 68-60. That shot didn’t change the outcome, but it took some of the sting out of the loss. South Point pulled off a heck of a comeback. Head coach Kody Kubbs was happy it turned out the way it did. “That was a tale of two halfs,” Kubbs said. “East Gaston took it to us in the 1st half. We didn’t play well. In the 2nd half we turned it around. It started with our defense. We had 11
From page 14 After the timeout South Point continued to attack. Nathan Silver hit a 3-pointer that gave the Red Raiders their first lead of the game. Blake Zieske added another 3-pointer to put South Point up 41-37. It was looking like the South Point roll may not be stopped. Then East Gaston shifted gears. The Warriors pushed back. In the closing seconds of the 3rd period the Warriors tied things up. At the end of the 3rd both teams were 43-43.
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Blake Zieske of SP shoots for 2 of his 18 points during South Point’s victory. Photo by Bill Bostick steals in the second half.” South Points top scorer was Blake Zieske. Zieske finished the game with 18 points. Nick Muse wasn’t far behind. Muse had 17 points and 7 rebounds. East Gaston’s top scorer was Justin Gomez who led all scorers with 22 points. Ryan Grice had 13 points to round out the Warriors top scorers list. South Point is now 8-6 overall and 4-2 in conference play. The Warriors fell to 8-7. They are 3-3 in conference play.
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Abbey golf season coming up
Congratulations to North Gaston December Athletes-of-theMonth, Alicia Hutchins and Tyrese McNeal. Alicia is a sophomore honor student and a dedicated member and leader on the swim team. Tyrese, an honor student and basketball player, is in the starting lineup as a freshman and is averaging 8 points per game in December helping the Wildcats to a 6-6 start. Gaston Schools photo
Belmont Abbey has been picked to finish second at the 2017 Conference Carolinas Men’s Golf Championship, the league has announced. The Crusaders received 74 points in a vote of the league coaches, just one behind favorite Limestone. Belmont Abbey garnered three firstplace votes, compared to four for the Saints, who are two-time defending conference champions. The Crusaders, who finished second at last year’s conference champion, enter the spring portion of the schedule ranked 22nd in the nation according to Golfstat. Junior Nick Stafford stands eighth nationally with a scoring average of 70.92, having won two fall tournaments, while freshman Jacob Scruggs captured medalist honors at the prestigious Matt Dyas Invitational. As a team, Belmont Abbey won that event to conclude the early portion of the schedule. Mount Olive nabbed third in the poll with 69 points and two first-place votes, while King produced 52 points for fourth. The 2016-17 spring season begins on February 13-14 at the Spring Kick Off Intercollegiate in Orange Park, Fla.
Belmont Middle eigth grader Abigail Lefler (center) recently earned first place in the school’s geography bee. Sixth grader Henry Southard took second place and sixth grader Abby Miss took third place. Gaston Schools photo
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Abbey men top Erskine 82-77
Jacob Wilson led four players in double figures with 18 points and Deion Lane just missed a double-double with nine points and a game-high 12 rebounds, propelling Belmont Abbey to an 82-77 victory over Erskine in men’s basketball action last Wednesday night. Ben Ferguson tallied 14 points and eight rebounds, while Gunnar Hardarson and Drexler Clark chipped in 13 and 10 points, respectively. Zezmon Steeple led all scorers with 21 points for the Flying Fleet (7-10, 2-6). The Crusaders (8-8, 4-4) won their third straight game by shooting 53.3 percent (16-30) after intermission to rally for a 39-37 deficit at halftime. They hit just 40.0 percent in the opening 20 minutes and trailed by as 11, 35-24, with 5:02 left in the period. A 13-2 run tied the game at 37-37 in the final minute before a jumper with four ticks left sent Erskine to the locker room with the lead. In the second half, Belmont Abbey fell behind by as many as seven, 50-43, with 15:58 left, but used a 9-3 run to cut the deficit to one, just over two minutes later. After an Erskine three send the lead back to four, the Crusaders scored 10 straight points for a six-point advantage. Erksine cut the deficit to one, 66-65, with 6:17 remaining, but Clark hit a key three, then answered a Flying Fleet basket to prevent a further rally. Wilson and Ferguson each hit a pair Freshman forward Chrystal Ezechukwu (pictured right) of free throws in the final 28 seconds. recorded her sixth double-double last week as the Belmont Abbey women’s basketball team earned an 83-68 victory over Erskine in the Wheeler Center. The Crusaders improve their record to 8-7 on the year with a 6-4 conference record. The Flying Fleet dipped to 6-8 on the season and 5-4 against Conference Carolinas opponents. Ezechukwu scored each of the first seven Belmont Abbey points. After trailing 10-9 with 4:42 in the first, senior Larisa Bishop scored a jumper and the Crusaders did not trail for the rest of the period. At the end of the quarter, the teams were tied at 20. Ezechukwu and Bishop combined to score the first Abbey points of the second, which gave the Crusaders a 27-22 advantage. The stubborn defense by the Crusaders forced Erskine into a 3:34 span in which it only scored one basket. Four #20 Junior Guard Crusader points in the final 1:33 of the second gave Belmont Abbey a 42-35 lead going into halftime. Ezechukwu again started the period strong, scoring each of the first five Abbey points of the period. Senior Gabrielle Bethel ended the period with four points of her own, as well as two offensive rebounds, in the final 1:06 to help the Crusaders to a 61-58 lead going into the final period. An Erskine bucket at the 6:35 mark made it a 66-64 Belmont Abbey lead. That was the closest Erskine would get the rest of the night. The Girls Basketball Abbey defense forced the Flying Fleet into a 4:17 scoreless drought, while Ezechukwu scored five points in a 21-second span, giving the Abbey the 83-68 win. On the night, Ezechukwu finished with 29 points and 16 rebounds, both game-highs. Bethel also recorded a double-douProud Supporter of East Gaston Athletics ble, her seventh of the season, with 13 points and 12 boards. Bethel and center Taylor Gittings each blocked three Erskine shots. Guards Morgan Midkiff and Taylor Johnson finished Beside the Woodshed with four assists each. The team also made an impressive 24 Mon-Fri 8am-6pm • Sat 9am-1pm of 26 free throws. Belmont Abbey photo
Abbey women defeat Erskine
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6. Macaws 7. Mutual savings bank 8. Flat or fitted bedding 9. Canted 10. Dissertation 11. Bulgarian monetary unit 12. Wonderment 13. Used to be United ___ 19. Hawaiian garland 21. Nearly horizontal mine shaft 24. Search party group 25. One who makes it into law 26. Exclamation of pain 27. Grannys 28. Out of it (slang) 32. Loudness units 33. Soup serving dipper 35. Rough, grating 36. A public promotion 37. Pleasure seekers 41. Article 42. Winnows 46. From a distance 48. Rural delivery 49. Previously 53. Nostrils 54. Icahn’s airline 55. Poker stakes 57. Game sides 58. Sharp, glacial ridge 60. Tennis’ Kournikova 61. Spoken telegraphic dash 62. Anti pollution agency 63. ___ de sac: one end access 64. Marsh elder genus 65. Original part maker (abbr.)
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Banner-News Funny Paper DOGS OF C-KENNEL
by MICK & MASON MASTROIANNI
WIZARD OF ID
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By DAVE BLAZEK
CHUCKLE BROS
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On January 12, senior Vincent Liu won first place in the Technology and Engineering category at the Gaston County Science and Engineering Fair with his project titled Engineering E. coli to Improve Isobutanol Resistance and Production. Isobutanol is an alcohol that has been studied for use as a potential replacement for some fossil fuels and has the advantage that it produces almost as much energy as gasoline. During the fall semester, Vincent isolated 11 different genes from E. coli K-12 that are associated with either increased production or tolerance of isobutanol and has cloned 3 of the genes, AdhP, YiaY, and EutG. Over the rest of the spring semester, Vincent plans to clone the remaining genes and to begin to document how the genes affect the ability of E. coli to grow in the presence of isobutanol. Vincent’s project is currently displayed in the Gaston Day School library and will move on to the regional science fair at UNCC on February 18, 2017. Gaston Day School photo
Gaston County Parks to host cornhole event Gaston County Parks and Recreation will be hosting a Cornhole Tournament on Friday February 3rd 2017 from 6:30pm until 9pm. Pre-registration will begin on January 17th at 8am, you can pre-register by calling 704-922-2164 or 704922-2163. Same day registration will begin at 6pm on Friday February 3rd. The tournament will take place at the Citizens Resource Center at Dallas Park located at 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy. This will be a doubles tournament, played by traditional straight 21 rules. Tournament will consist of three age groups with a 1st and 2nd place prize for each age group. Age groups will consist of the following, Teens: ages 18 and under, Adults: ages 19-49, and Seniors: ages 50 and up. Concessions will be available during the tournament. For additional information please contact Gaston County Parks & Recreation at 704-922-2164 or visit the County’s website at www.gastongov.com. Gaston County strives to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to access its programs, services, and activities. If you require assistance to participate in a program, service or activity of Gaston County, we request that you contact our office at least 5 days before the event. THE OTHER COAST
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AUTOS•TRUCKS 2004 FORD TARSUS SE - $750 or OBO. Runs but needs work/ battery. Call 704-822-0631 and ask for Chris or Laura. (1/12, 19 & 26) 1988 CADILLAC DEVILLE, 66,000 actual miles. V8, leather, new tires, original paint, excellent condition, $4200 obo. Call 704-487-0550 or 704-678-3954. 2006 CHEVY MALIBU MAX, 88,000 actual miles. V6, 4 dr., sunroof, all power, looks & runs good, $4800 obo. Call 704-4870550, 704-678-3954. 1996 FORD E350 CARGO VAN EXTENDED, good tires, cold ac, w/ladder rack, no rust, 266K miles, dependable, serviced every 4K miles, $2800. Call 704487-1071 or 704-472-1000. 2003 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE, 152,286 miles, 2wd, 3.5, V-6, (16/21) mpg, leather, sunroof, $2200. 704-473-7346. 2009 HONDA CIVIC LX 4dr, 4cyl, auto, 89K mi. $4250. 704418-3076. 2016 SILVER TOYOTA CAMRY LE, black leather interior, Power Acc., factory warranty, 28,000 miles, lost job, must sell, $21,000. 704-473-4266. 2016 A-4 AUDI QUADRA, loaded, 10k miles, garage kept, $27,800. 704-418-6800. FOR SALE IN SHELBY, 1999 CHEVROLET Cavalier, as is, $1250, nego. Call 864-4900638. 1991 MAZDA MIATA, 5-speed, white with new black top, 170,591 miles, in good condition. $3000 firm. 828-228-7710. 1973 VOLKSWAGEN Super Beetle, orange with a black stripe, 1 owner, 96,825 miles, excellent condition, $8000. 828228-7710. 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU, 4 cylinder, auto, new tires, very good car, $2000. 828-286-3077.
WANT TO BUY: Pop-Up Campers. Call 828-429-3935.
EMPLOYMENT GASTON COUNTY/BELMONT: Experienced carpenter/ painter, handyman, moving & clean up. Want hard worker! Must have drivers license, dependable transportation & no criminal record! Start ASAP, $10 hour. 704-575-9445.
FARM & GARDEN PINE SHAVINGS & SAWDUST, Animal Bedding, Sawdust, Shaving, Woodchips. 18 yard dump load, $200. Pickup truck $25. 1 yard bin $15. Bags $5. Trailers filled. 828-443-0534. POST HOLE DIGGER, 3 point hook up. 2 augers, 6 inch and 9 inch. $250. 704-276-2200. 1941 JOHN DEERE Model B Tractor with hand crank. Has been restored with new front wheels & tires, new rear tires. $4000. 828-228-7710. CORBIN FAMILY HONEY: $8 pint, $15 quart, no wholesale. Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823 or pickup at B-Sharp Music; Spindale. 828-286-4444.
FOR RENT 1 BR, 1 BA DUPLEX in Cramerton with washer, dryer, stove and refrigerator. 3 forms of references. Adults only. Non-smokers. $550/mth + $550 deposit. Plus utilities. Call 704931-0272. (1/26 & 2/02)
FOR SALE FOREST LOAN CEMETERY, 2 great plots for sale. $700.00 for both. Contact: Sandra Piercy-704-898-7607. (1/12, 19 & 26) BETTER EFFICIENCY and more heat output than traditional wood heating. Central Boiler Classic Edge OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Call today! Mill Spring Outdoor Furnaces 828-245-0174.
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1996 TOYOTA CAMRY, good transportation, good interior, good body, good tires. Price negotiable. 828-429-6212.
REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, washers, dryers & odd furniture. Call 704-481-0954. After 5pm, call 704-482-0540.
2003 FORD F150 with stainless toolbox & factory ladder rack, Goodyear tires, $2600. Rutherford County. 828-395-7103.
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.
2002 DODGE CARAVAN, 73k miles, 4 cylinder, new tires, 7 passenger, A1 inside & outside, excellent condition, $3000. 828248-1950, 828-429-8197.
1993 FORD RANGER, 5 speed, I drive it every day, $1200. Rutherford County. 828-395-7103. 2011 RANGER XLT, cruise, tilt, power windows, CD player, 71k miles, $6995. 828-287-3820.
CAMPERS 1983 CAMPER IN EXCELLENT CONDITION with screened in porch on private Lake Houser, Mooresboro. Must be able to pay campsite fee. $3500 OBO. Please contact Diane, 704-4824897, leave message.
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FOR SALE: ALUMINUM RAMP, 4x4 platform, 2x6 ft. extensions. Will deliver locally. Weight bench. 704-466-1344. SQUARE BALES OF ALFALFA HAY, $11 each. Round bales, spring fescue hay, stored in dry, $50 each. 704-477-8623. 22 TON WOOD SPLITTER W/6.5 HP motor. Used 1 time. 704-300-8684. CAR RAMP, TO DRIVE UP ON, (Display or work on car). 704300-8684. FOR SALE: FOR PARTS OR WHOLE: 1995 Nissan 4x4. 1987-91 Ford 4WD. 1989-94 Toyota truck parts. 1968-72 Ford parts. Manual & auto trans for Chevy & Ford. Gray factory Ford wheels, 7”x7x15. Set of factory Ford gray center cap & beauty rim, 7x15 & 8x15. Factory Toyota 4WD wheels. Antique barber chair. WANT TO BUY: Pickup trucks, any model, make, condition. Nissan or Toyota Pickups. 704-538-9742.
LEONARD TRUCK COVER, gray, fits, 2009-2014 F150 crew cab, $600 obo. 704-739-7621. 1000-1500 WATTS - 5120 BTU Infrared Quartz Heater. Remote control, whisper quiet, wood cabinet, used one winter. Heats 1000 square foot. Pd. $300, asking $150. 704-466-8888.
SAVAGE 28 GAUGE, MODEL 70, over & under, good condition, $1000. 704-473-0983. 20X50 GREENHOUSE FOR SALE, Easy to move, easy to set up, good shape, all equipment, heats with diesel fuel, $1000. 704-530-4148.
49 PIECES OF MIKASA ULTIMATE Cameo Platinum Fine China & 33 pieces Gorham Andante Tall Platinum stemware, $200. Call 704-477-0400.
CARPET REMNANTS FOR SALE, average size is 10’x12’, some are bigger. $30 and up. Colors: beige, off white, and dark beige. 704-434-9868.
PECANS FOR SALE, $1.25 PER POUND, Kings Mountain area. 704-419-9702.
CAMPER TOP FOR SMALL PICKUP truck, $150. Fits Ford Ranger, Chevy S-10. Can be seen at 810 Hill St., (Shelby). 704-472-9464.
PUZZLES FOR SALE, already put together & glued. Ready for framing. For more information, call 704-482-0538.
DRYER USED LESS THAN 5 MONTHS, $175. Bow Flex with optional leg attachment, $130. Go-cart project includes 6.5 hp engine with less than 15 hours on it, $75. Portable cutting torch/welder, includes tanks, hose, carrying case tips, etc., $250 obo. 6 solar H2O heaters, great for camping, heats & can boil 2 liter of water, $25 each or $140 for all. Horse large hay bale feeder, $50. 704-300-8850, leave message.
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ROUND WOOD VENEER TABLE with two 12” center leaves, 6 wooden chairs with woven seats. Fair condition, $85. Porcelain Pedestal sink, like new, $35. 704-692-9039.
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BUYING JUNK CARS, title or no title. Running or not. Fast on time service. BUYING BUSES, BIG TRUCKS, & MOST ANY METAL. 704-692-6752.
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