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First snow of winter wallops our area By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com
When last week’s edition of the BannerNews hit the streets on Thursday morning the weather was a balmy 45 degrees and bright sun was shining- but what a difference a day makes. When folks woke up Friday, the ground was white with several inches of icy snow and what would prove to be a trying couple of days weather-wise was under way. For most of Friday, freezing rain and sleet peppered down and folks huddled in their homes hoping the power would stay on. However, that same morning saw nearly 2,000 Duke Energy customers in the McAdenville,
Cramerton, Lowell area shivering in the dark for several hours until crews were able to get the juice going again around 9:30am. The roads Friday morning had varying degrees of traction. Major lanes such as I-85 and Wilkinson Blvd. was moving along slowly, but secondary roads like Hickory Grove near Mt. Holly and Stanley were very slick. Most neighborhood streets were a “no go”. Hills and bridges such as NC273 and the bridge over I-85 at Exit 26 had the benefit of sand and brine. As expected, sledders began looking for hills. At Stowe Park in Belmont, kids of all ages wasted little time in hitting the slopes there. See WINTER page 8
Grace Blumberg and her dad Brent were some of the first folks to go sledding at Stowe Park last Friday. Later in the day the hill there was full of people plunging down. See more area snow scenes inside, page 8. Photo by Alan Hodge
25th annual Belmont Unity Day event draws big crowd By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Workers from Superior Construction were braving the cold and building a boardwalk last week at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park in East Belmont. Photo by Alan Hodge
Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park progressing By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Despite challenging weather conditions over the past couple of months the Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park project on Catawba St. in East Belmont is making good progress. “The weather has had an impact but not too bad,” said project boss Randy Higens
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Last Monday’s 25th annual Belmont Unity Day event celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. drew a large crowd that packed First Foursquare Church and literally lifted the roof with their exuberance. The ceremony included much melodic music, impassioned oratory, and saw two local men, Yates Abernathy and James Reeves, receive the Humanitarian Award. The evening began with First Foursquare’s pastor Rev. Kevin Ford addressing the SRO crowd. “I’m so excited to have you all here,” Ford declared. “There are so many special people here.” With that, the Rev. Kenneth Alexander, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, took the podium. “Praise God for this fellowship,” Alexan-
der said. “It’s for unity. We are one in spirit and truth.” The Belmont Middle School chorus, Ben McKinnon director, then mounted the stage and sang. Cheryl Fleming took up an offering for Hospice and Pallative Care Charlotte region. The traditional Unity Candle lighting followed, led by Patricia Franks. One of the highlights, and high notes, of the Unity Day ceremony followed when the Mt. Pleasant Men’s Choir performed their special rendition of “God Bless America.” Rev. Thurman Clark intoduced the guest speaker Rev. Norvell Barber of Sanctuary of Praise, Belmont. Barber set the tone for his talk right from the get-go. “We are not here to hang out, we are here to have church,” he said emphatically. See UNITY page 3
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LOFTIN From page 1 The foundation for restroom facilities has been poured and piped and walls will be going up shortly. One of the park’s nicest features will be the playground area. ‘The playground will include timber climbing structures,” said City of Belmont engineer Jerry Hatton. “There won’t be metal pipe swing sets. The equipment will blend in with the environment.” Hatton predicts the park’s walking trails will be a prime destination for that type of recreation. Sidewalks for it are currently being poured and strollers will have a great view of the Catawba River. “People have been checking out the trails but need to remember for their safety this is a posted construction site,” Hatton said. Work that will be coming up at the park includes construction of observation
decks and a boat launch site. Hatton says the city is working with Duke Energy to get the proper permits for that. Also, there’s a lot of landscaping to be done as well. “We are shooting for completion of the park in May,” Hatton said. “A grand opening event is likely in early June.” The park is named for former Belmont mayor the late Kevin Loftin who lost his life in an auto accident in February 2012. Groundbreaking took place in late August 2015 and work began in earnest on September 14. Total budget for the project is $2.3 million. About $1.5 million is being financed. A NCPARTF grant also helped with expenses. J.D. Goodrum was chosen in part due to the firm’s extensive experience in park development. Other projects the firm has tackled includes Rankin Lake Park in Gastonia, Mecklenburg County Sportsplex, Community Park in McAdenville, and Veterans Park in Fort Mill. W.K. Dickson is the designer.
City of Belmont engineer Jerry Hatton (left) and project superintendent Randy Higens with J.D. Goodrum General Contractors were checking out one of the three picnic shelters being built at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park.
These workers were preparing a parking lot site at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park. Photos by Alan Hodge
These guys were hard at work building a retaining wall at the Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park project.
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Guest speaker Rev. Norvell Barber from Sanctuary of Praise church in Belmont delivered an impassioned message at the Unity Day event.
The Belmont Middle School chorus performed at the Unity Day gathering.
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Patricia Franks and students from Belmont Middle School- Sophiyah Leuthphova, Sarah Giang, Katy Murphy, and tristan Nogueira lit the Unity Candle.
Barber then proceeded to deliver an animated, mesmerizing and majestic message on Dr. King and his life as well as the current state of affairs in the nation and world. “Dr. King was a man used by God,” he said. “I am so glad we can celebrate unity here tonight.” Former Belmont mayor Richard Boyce agreed. “No one does Unity Day like Belmont,” he said. The Humanitarian Award was presented by Romona Holloway of the Matt and Ramona Show, 107.9 the Link to Abernathy and Reeves. Abernathy was recognized as one of the found-
The 25th Annual Belmont Unity Day event saw radio personality Ramona Holloway present the Humanitarian Award to Yates Abernathy (center) and James Reeves. ers of the Belmont Historical Society and Reeves for starting American Legion Post 180 in Belmont. Following a benediction
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The Mt. Pleasant Men’s Choir performed “God Bless America” at the Unity Day gathering.
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pound compared to Alan Hodge today’s $5.99 per Banner-News Editor pound. Another fly in the oatmeal on the food cost front was last summer’s terrible drought that scorched crops and caused cattle and other such edible beasts to hang their tongues out in misery across the nation. Then came the torrents of rain that flooded many fields. All of this brings forth a dilemma of how to reduce the cost of feeding one’s family or self. The human body can’t digest cellulose, I know this because a surgeon I met at a party told me he had once accidentally swallowed a cocktail toothpick and it nearly killed him, and not everyone can till a truck garden in their yard or apartment. Then there are those who want to raise chickens in their backyard for eggs and the occasional fry up. Some municipalities are banning this practice. Sharon and I once had two chickens- Big Fred and Lil Wilma but they were pets. So, I hate to disappoint you’uns, but I don’t have the answer to this problem of high food prices I bet you were sure would be found in these remarks, but I do have a suggestion. If you chew baloney slowly and close your eyes and try really, really hard you can imagine you are in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna sitting at a sidewalk café in the city of Bologna there having a slice of the native cold cut with the sun on your face and a glass of Chianti on the side and so Fannie’s your aunt you just got a European vacation for only $4.69 so count your blessings you have something to eat even if the price sticks in your gizzard.
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High food prices are no baloney Last week I bought a pack of bologna, aka baloney, at a local foodstore and when I saw how much it cost I almost lost my appetite. Anyway, the last time I bought a pack of baloney it had cost a couple of bucks and was considered “po boys” fare. The pack I picked up looked the same as the twodollar version I recalled, but had a price of $4.69 for a dozen thin slices. In fact, the slices were much thinner than the ones I was served with cold yellow grits during my brief incarceration in the Morganton jail for gigging fish in Lake James when I was 16-years-old…. but that’s another story. By and by I bought the $4.69 baloney and fried some and made a sandwich with mustard and fresh white bread, “light bread” as my grandmother Mozelle Huffstetler used to call it, and ruminated literally and figuratively on how much food costs these days. So I dug out some old issues of the Belmont Banner and Mount Holly News and looked up the grocery ads and compared them to some recent ones. Get ready to read and weep. For example, in 1960 a pack of bacon from Jones Bros. Grocery in Mt. Holly cost 39 cents, last week a similar sized pack was “on sale” at a major grocery chain store for $3.95. Also in 1960, a shopper could buy two loaves of bread for 25 cents at Robert’s Supermarket in Stanley. These days, a loaf is going for $1.99 on a cheap day. Jumping a decade, in 1970 the Banner had an ad for A&P weenies at 89 cents for a pack of twelve. A recent ad touted a similarly sized pack of franks at $2.99. Another 1970 ad featured chuck roast at $1.59 per
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I am part of the flashing 12 generation. You know what that means, right? We are the generation that never figured out how to set the clock on our VHS recorder (for those of you who forgot – VHS were those big tapes we stuck in a machine to watch videos. They preceded DVD’s and Netflix). You can imagine my wonder when I discovered Pandora. It was great. Growing up in the 70’s, I decided to listen to that wonderful “70’s” easy listening music - Hall and Oates, Gordon Lightfoot, etc. One day I was enjoying the music when my favorite “break up” song came on. The year was 1975. I was dating my first girlfriend. I got into John Denver music because she liked John Denver music. I bought two of his records and played them because that was what she liked. Unfortunately, things weren’t going quite as good as I had hoped. The pastor invited the youth over to his house for a Sunday night Bible Study, sing along, etc. I was singing while she was “messing around” with some other guy in the youth group. It was bad. During that time, the group Ace came out with the song, “How Long Has This Been Going On”. One of the lines was, “but I can’t help but have my suspicions, cause I ain’t quite as dumb as I seem.” Other lyrics include, “Oh, your friends with their fancy persuasions, don’t admit that it’s part of a scheme, but I can’t help but have my suspicions, cause I ain’t quite as dumb as I seem. And you say you were never intendin’ to break up our scene in this way, but there ain’t any use in pretendin’, it could happen to us any day” then back to the chorus, “How long has this been going on.” She came over to my house to break up with me. I still remember what she was
wearing. She said the classic, “You’re a nice guy but this isn’t working.” I listened, smiled and watched her drive off. I was told her mother’s heart was broken. Her mom liked me more than the new boyfriend. I Tony Marciano just wasn’t as exciting as the new guy. He was fun; I was serious. He was the class clown. I was the guy who never got in trouble. She married that guy. I never listened to John Denver songs again. A few years later we were all in a friend’s wedding. Needless to say, it was awkward. When she broke up with me, I felt rejected. I remember going to help my father with a project we were doing in the garage. He tried to comfort me as he watched his son going through his first breakup. It hurt. It hurt like no one’s tomorrow. You want to die; you actually think you’re going to die. You don’t. God doesn’t break up with me when I don’t measure up. He’s not surprised when I mess up as if I caught him “off guard”. He doesn’t say, “Didn’t see that one coming.” He doesn’t walk away because I’m not cool, not funny, not perfect, not...” He doesn’t “roll His eyes” in shame when I embarrass Him with my behavior. In fact, He says, “I will never leave you or forsake you.” I still laugh when that song comes on the radio. It is my “ultimate” break up song. I’m also glad that God won’t break up with me.
Saving for retirement... By Glenn Mollette Most Americans rely heavily on Social Security, but it’s not enough to retire on. There are numerous stories and statistics about worrisome Americans and retirement. The average American is not saving enough for retirement. Millions who are in low wage jobs are barely able to survive. There is simply not enough income in many instances to even cover life’s necessities. You can’t save money when you are barely making it. However, there are also plenty of stories of Americans who simply will not try to save any money. I am amazed at what even saving a small amount will do. Even if you can put just a few dollars aside every month the amount will grow at least some. Here is a case in point. About 40 years ago I was a teenage preacher boy. Liberty Baptist Church outside of Paintsville, Kentucky hired me to be their pastor. I
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know that’s hard to believe, but true. Harold Rice was the only deacon in the church and was a very kind and wise man. The church paid me $60 a month but Mr. Rice insisted that my salary package included the church paying $6 a month into a retirement fund administered by the church’s denomination. I could not have cared less about retirement. I was seventeen. The salary arrangement probably lasted about 18 months because I moved on to attend college. This means the church might have paid into the fund about $108.00. I actually never thought anything about it except reflectively. I was always appreciative of Mr. Rice and the church. For some reason last week I researched the status of that little fund and was shocked. I learned that those handfuls of $6 contributions had grown and would pay our family about $250 or more a month at age 65. I couldn’t believe it. See RETIREMENT Page 5
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RETIREMENT From page 4 $250 a month could pay for a trip to the grocery store or buy a couple of tanks of gasoline. Who knows? However one thing I know is that over twenty years those small $6 contributions could pay out about $60,000 or more of retirement income. We need to keep trying to save a few dollars whenever we can. Pay into a 401k or put some into an IRA. Do something. Try to put some into a bank account just to have in case you need it. Also, don’t feel too bad about all those Social Security taxes you pay. One husband and wife I know collect over $6000 a month in Social Security pay. Plus they had extensive medical treatments performed a couple of years ago that cost Medicare over $400,000.00. The average American could never pay that kind of medical bill. Start as young as you can but even seniors can save. Put a little money aside and don’t touch it. Your money will grow. Sometimes, even when it’s only $6 a month.
Educate yourself to avoid a pet scam By Joann Hager One of my co-workers found the perfect Yorkie puppy on the internet over the holidays. She talked with the breeder several times and wired the money to ensure no one else could buy her. You can imagine how horrified my co-worker felt when she discovered there was no such puppy, her money was gone and she had been scammed. Before internet, when you wanted to purchase a puppy you were limited to buying locally. Things have changed; the world now relies on the internet for so many things. People can research the different breeds and have an almost endless number of options to choose from. The internet has also opened up new opportunities for scams. You decide to bring a new pet into your home; you do your research and read up on all of the pets traits. Next you need to find a breeder, rescue or someone who has what you are looking for. There are a lot of scammers posing as breeders, pretending to sell fictitious puppies. They take your deposit and you never hear from them again. These scammers are usually running out of foreign countries, posing as USA or Canadian breeders selling adorable little puppies,
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when in fact they don’t even own a dog themselves, let alone have a puppy to sell. The vast majority of breeders advertising puppies for sale are legitimate breeders, however you must keep your guard up for these scam ”breeders.” Most good breeder listings do their best to weed out scams. Granted, they don’t always catch the scammers. Ads for scammers do run in the best breeder listings from time to time, but are removed as soon as the scammer is detected. The scammer opens up the ad page with a stolen credit card and it can be very hard to tell that the credit card has been stolen. Be extra cautious of ads found in free classified ads (sites where it is free to post an ad). One does not have to avoid sites that run free listings, as there are plenty of legit ads on them, however do be extra cautious, as scammers feed on free places to find their prey. A lot of these scammers create a website or classified ad page to sell their so-called “puppies.” They steal images and text off of actual breeder websites. At first glance their websites look really legit. You fall in love with the picture, contact the scammer and begin to talk to them about purchasing the adorable little puppy. Eventually you send them a deposit via usually Western Union, and you suddenly never hear from them again. You never receive your puppy, because there was no puppy, and you just lost your money. A good way to determine if a picture of a dog or puppy posted for sale is really for sale, or is simply a stolen picture, is to ask the seller to send you a picture of that same dog or puppy with something in the picture that you can identify, such as a piece of paper with the date written on it, or even with your own name written on it. Beware of doctored pictures, so ask to see different shots of the same dog in different poses with your identifiable object in the picture. Because these scammers are running out of third-world countries, catching them is difficult to almost impossible. In order for you to prosecute the scammer, the country you are in would have to work with the country they are in. In most cases, the country the scammer is running out of is not willing to cooperate. The cost of prosecuting the scammer is very high and the country you are in will most likely not be willing to fork out the money. So what can we do about these scams? We can educate ourselves on how to detect them, and not fall for it. If scammers can’t scam us, they won’t make money and we all know it’s the money that is driving them to do it. Useful tips on detecting a scammer posing as a breeder: Look at the website very closely for clues. For example, these scammers are stealing pictures from other websites and adding their own descriptions under them. One website pretending to sell Beagle puppies had a photo of a dog that was clearly not a Beagle puppy. They also had photos of male puppies and under the photo claimed the dog to be a female or vice versa. Ask to see more photos of the same puppy from different angles. Ask to see a picture of the same puppy when it was a few weeks younger. Can the breeder produce them? One reason these scam websites look so legit is because they are stealing text from real breeder websites. Copy and paste a sentence or two from the site in question into a Google search with quotes around the text, for example, if they have a list of references. The quotes tell Google to look for those exact words in the same order as you have typed them. If you find another website with those same exact words on it, a red flag should go up. Either the site you are investigating has stolen the words, OR they have had their words stolen from them. Put the domain name into the “WHOIS Lookup.” Does the country in the domain name record match the address the website has as their contact info? Keep in mind, hosting companies are often within the same country as the site owner, but not necessarily inside the same state or town. They rarely, if ever, however use a company outside their own country. Does the website have a phone number down as a contact? And if so, have you been able to speak to a real person? Most scammers will not get on the phone. One, because their English is very bad, and two, the phone bill would be very high since they are in a different country than you are. Also, with caller ID, they do not want to take the risk you can tell they are not out of the area they claim to be out of. Some of these scammers pretend to be deaf or have another odd reason why they cannot talk, getting a relay operator to relay their messages for them. Relay operators are not allowed to reveal it is a scam. By law they can only relay the message without giving their own input. Take the area code of the phone number listed on the site and enter it into the Reverse Area Code. Does the area match the area the breeder claims to be out of?
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Dr. Elizabeth Anne Rinker Belmont, NC- Dr. Elizabeth Anne Rinker died peacefully on January 20, 2016 in Belmont, North Carolina at the age of 48. She is survived by her parents, Dr. & Mrs. George and Barbara Rinker of Burlington, NC; her sons, Jacob and George Gogel of Belmont, NC; her brother, Verne Rinker of Silver Spring, MD; her sister and brotherin-law, Lillian Rinker and Bentley Burnham, her niece, Barbara Burnham, and her nephews, Wyatt and David Burnham, of Germantown, TN. Elizabeth was born on June 13, 1967 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Barbara and George Rinker. She graduated from Walter Williams High School in Burlington, NC and attended North Carolina State University, where she graduated with a BS degree in Zo-
ology. Elizabeth then attended North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine where she graduated in May 1993. During her veterinary school years, she was President of her freshman class and President of the student chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Rinker received the North Carolina Young Veterinarian of the Year award in 1996, in recognition of her outstanding dedication, leadership and contributions to the veterinary profession and her community. Dr. Rinker has been a veterinarian in Gaston County since August 1994. Prior to owning Belmont Animal Hospital, she worked with numerous small animal practitioners and had a special interest in feline medicine. She served as the Public Health Veterinarian for Gaston County, holding a seat on the Gaston County Board of Health from 19962004. Dr. Rinker was an adult tutor through the Gaston Literacy Council, tutored children through the “Readers are Leaders” program with the Gaston County School System and was a Board member of the Girl Scouts of the Pioneer Council from 1998 until June 2002, where she served as Board Secretary during part of her tenure.
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Dr. Rinker was a member of the Rotary Club of Gastonia from 1995 to June 2002, where she was directly involved in forming the Rotaract Club (college version of Rotary) at Belmont Abbey College and served on the Rotary Club of Gastonia’s Board from 1998 through 2001. Dr. Rinker is a graduate of the Gaston County Police Department’s Citizen’s Police Academy. Dr. Rinker is a past member of the Belmont Rotary Club, and a current member of the Gaston Breakfast Rotary Club since March 2006. She served as President during the 2009-2010 Rotary year. Dr. Rinker was a member of the North Carolina Veterinary Response Corps. She and her great dane, Sasquatch, enjoyed mentoring in the Belmont School system. Dr. Rinker is a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Belmont were she taught Sunday School to 1st, 2nd and 5th graders. Dr. Rinker enjoyed zoo hopping, frequent visits to the Schiele Museum and special times with family and friends. Having grown up horseback riding (hunter/jumper), and playing tennis, these two sports held a special place in her heart. Dr. Rinker always felt that she had “the best of both worlds” in getting to interact with people as well as caring for their pets. She has had
many beloved household and hospital pets. Dr. Rinker and her staff at Belmont Animal Hospital have worked with each other for numerous years. They share a genuine respect and caring for each other as well as their clients and patients. Elizabeth will miss her two boys, George and Jacob, most of all. They were her greatest pride and joy - her life. Her greatest sorrow was not living long enough to see her boys grow up. A memorial service was scheduled for Sunday, January 24, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church in Belmont, North Carolina at 2:00pm. The family received friends after the service in the Gathering Area. Interment was private. Pastor Sam Warner officiated the ceremony. All were welcome to attend and celebrate Elizabeth’s life. The family would like to express thanks and gratitude for Dr. Janak Choksi and the staff of Alamance Regional Hospital Cancer Center, the Hospice of Belmont, as well as Linda Gibson and Bryan Dalton, who were a Godsend for Elizabeth. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Animal League of Gaston County or to the Gaston Breakfast Rotary Clubs. Arrangements are entrusted with McLean Funeral Directors, Belmont. www. mcleanfuneral.com
Several years ago, I attended a week-long seminar in Hilton Head, South Carolina. It was brutal, but I made the great sacrifice. Of course, I am facetious. Who would not want to spend a week, all expenses paid, in Hilton Head? While out of town, I usually continue my workout routine. So, I set out one morning for my usual jog. While running, I met two cyclists who sent me a warning. They yelled, “Hey, watch out for the alligator!” I waved and responded, “Yea, yea,” thinking they were having fun at my expense. Rev. Angela Pleasants I ran a distance further, came to a pond and I First United stopped. Ten feet from where I stood was the Methodist Church, largest alligator I have ever seen. Of course, this Mount Holly was my first alligator. I turned and ran as fast as my legs could go. Throughout scripture, we see warnings from God. God warned Adam not to eat of the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. God said, “In the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” Genesis 1:17b ESV. Instead of Adam and Eve listening to the voice of God, they obeyed another voice. The serpent said to Eve, “You will not surely die.” Genesis 3:4b ESV. Adam and Eve did not heed God’s warning and ate the fruit. Although they did not die physically at that moment, they did die a spiritual death as they were expelled from the garden and life as God intended. We are given warning signs today, but do we obey them. “Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity.” Romans 12:2 (selected verses) The Message. Do not become like Adam and Eve, listening to the voices of the world. Seek God and his wisdom every day. God is ready to help; we need only to listen, trust and obey.
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Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751
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Pets of the Week The Tri-County Animal Rescue Pets of the Week are Fonda and Scooter. These Chihuahua sisters are about a year old and weigh under 10 pounds. Fonda (more white around neck/back) is easily won over but Scooter takes longer to accept new people. They would not be a good match for families with small children. They are spayed, current on vaccines, micro-chipped and come with 30 days of free pet insurance. These are precious little girls that need a forever home. The Chihuahua breed usually requires no trimming and minimal grooming. Chihuahuas love their dens and will often burrow themselves in pillows, clothes hampers, and blankets. They are often found under the covers or at the bottom of the bed, deep in the dark and safety of what they perceive as their den. Chihuahuas have a tendency to tremble or shiver when stressed, excited or cold. Chihuahuas, especially the short-coat variety, are less tolerant of cold than larger breeds, and may require a sweater or boots in cold weather. They will seek warmth in sunshine, under blankets, or on furniture, human laps or the back of a larger dog. Although figures often vary, as with any breed, the average lifespan range for a healthy Chihuahua is between 12 and 20 years. If you are looking for a small companion, come out and the available pets at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Friday from 6-9 pm and Saturday noon to 6 pm. Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit
Southern Raised Bluegrass Band from Branson, MO will be in concert at Lowesville Gospel Concerts at Living Word Ministries – 1062 South Hwy 16 – Stanley (Lowesville) Saturday Jan 30th 6:00pm. Southern Raised band consist of three sisters and a brother. They were taught classical music for years and then switched to bluegrass six years ago. They have sang at the National Quartet Convention the last two years. The concert will be no charge – a freewill offering will be received. The church is located 1.8 miles south of intersection hwy 73 & 16 business. Contact Carroll Cooke 704-618-9762 with any questions. Photo courtesy Carroll Cooke
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Chamber marks year of major successes at 56th Celebration Montcross Area Chamber members will applaud a record year of accomplishments and announcements of big things to come for 2016 at the 56th Celebration and Annual Meeting on February 4 in the Grand Hall of the Mount Holly Municipal Complex. CaroMont Health is the presenting sponsor of the evening, which will begin at 5:15 p.m. with a reception sponsored by Wilbert Plastic Services and a silent auction. Dinner will be prepared and served by Chamber member H&M Catering. 2015 Board Chair Melia Lyerly of Lyerly Agency will deliver her report to the membership during a short program after dinner that also will feature presentations of three coveted Chamber awards. The Business of the Year Award is sponsored this year by Wells Fargo Bank; the EPIC Award for entrepre-
neurship is sponsored by Cottage Keepers; and Creative Solutions Special Events is sponsoring the Harley B. Gaston, Jr. Public Service Award. The 2016 Board of Directors will be elected and installed during a short business session, and Board Chair-elect Walter Payne of ImageMark Business Services will speak about the year ahead for the Chamber. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available, and silent auction products and services still may be contributed to promote a business or organization. More information on the event is available at www.montcrossareachamber.com. For information on sponsorships, call Teresa Rankin at 704.825.5307, ext. 2. Elizabeth Atterberry is coordinating the silent auction. Her number is 704.825.5307, ext. 3.
John and Jennifer Church in front, with (at right) Robert Settle and Bob Smith of Commercial Carolina, and at left Chronicle accounting manager Greg McDonald and Stephen Torrence, who is leading redevelopment work at the Chronicle Mill site. Montcross Area Chamber photo
Chamber “Network After Work” event draws large crowd Long-time Chamber members welcomed dozens of new members and many first-time guests when Chyrch Realty and Commercial Carolina hosted the first “Network After Work” of 2016 on Thursday, January 14. It was the inaugural event at the hosts’ new offices in the South New Hope Business Center in Gastonia. Chyrch Realty owners John and Jennifer Church also are redeveloping the Chronicle Mill in Belmont, and the business office for that project is located in the suite that includes the real estate firms. Exposed timbers and relics from the mills were used in the design of the new office space. The Chronicle Mill was Belmont’s first
textile plant more than a century ago. After being closed for several years, the building is being reborn to spark a new wave of economic development along Belmont’s Catawba Street. John Church told Chamber members the Chronicle will provide the largest meeting venue in the West Charlotte area, along with tens of thousands of retail and commercial office space. The final phase of redevelopment will be a boutique hotel. Robert Settle and Bob Smith, owners of Commercial Carolina, are handling leasing for space in the Chronicle Mill and representing other local clients in buying and selling commercial properties.
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To celebrate Homecoming on January 15, students at Gaston Christian School dressed up in a wide variety, a very wide variety, of outfits adding spirit, color, and fun to the day.
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Banner-News School Happenings Stuart Cramer High School to host All District Band Clinic Stuart W. Cramer High School will host North Carolina’s South Central District All-District Band Clinic on January 29-30, 2016. 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. Jennifer Isenhour from Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and Leslie Niessner from Charlotte will lead the two middle school bands. Mrs. Isenhour graduated from Appalachian State University in 2004 and previously taught at Marvin Ridge Middle School in Waxhaw, NC. Mrs. Niessner is the Director of Bands at Charlotte Christian School and has previously taught at Central Academy of Technology and Arts and Sun Valley Middle School. Richard Saucedo from Fishers, Indiana, will lead the 9th/10th grade band. Mr. Saucedo is currently Director of Bands, Emeritus after retiring from the William H. Duke Center for the Performing Arts at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana. During his 31-year tenure, Carmel bands received numerous state and national honors in the areas of concert band, jazz and marching band. Dr. Nola Jones from Nashville, Tennessee, will lead the 11th/12th grade band. Dr. Jones is the Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools in Nashville, Tennessee. The performance of all the honor bands will take place on Saturday, January 30 at 2:00 p.m. in the Reeves L. McGlohon auditorium at Stuart W. Cramer High School in Belmont. The performance is free and open to the public.
The Gaston Day School literary magazine “Blutopia” is still pulling in honors. The 2014-2015 edition of “Blutopia” has been recognized by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) with the rank of Nominated for Highest Award in the 2015 NCTE Program to Recognize Excellence in Student Literary Magazines (PRESLM). NCTE’s PRESLM recognizes students, teachers, and schools for producing excellent literary magazines. Magazines are adjudicated by education and journalism professionals and awards are designated by state. Only one school in North Carolina scored higher than Gaston Day, and the magazine was recognized with the Highest Award designation several times in recent years. Seen with copies of “Blutopia” are its editors. Holt Harris photo
Gaston County Schools top ten achievements for 2015 “Year in Review” countdowns remind us of what we should recall from the past year in categories such as music, sports, news, celebrities, movies, food, books, theme park rides, TV shows, tech gadgets, vacation spots, clothing fads, and the list goes on and on. Gaston County Schools had many memorable moments in 2015 - too many to mention every single one of them. The ones included in the GCS Top 10 list are the most significant - the ones to brag about, the ones that had the greatest impact on schools and community, the ones to remember. Summer reading program Camp Achieve, a summer reading program, expanded to provide additional instruction for students in grades 1-3. The four-week camp held at eight school locations across the county offered small group and one-to-one enrichment activities. Thanks to the summer camp, approximately 90 percent of the children in the program maintained or surpassed their current reading level. $45 million in scholarships It was another outstanding year for scholarships. Seniors in the Class of 2015 were awarded more than $45 million in academic, athletic and fine arts scholarships from the most prestigious colleges and universities in the nation. Among the top scholarships was a $250,000 award presented to a student to attend Yale University. Career and Technical Education Hearing from the community about the need for more job training to prepare students for the workforce, the Board of Education appointed a committee to explore ways to enhance the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. The committee spent six months reviewing options and
plans to present its recommendations to the Board in early 2016. Spirit of the Economy Award Gaston County Schools received the coveted Spirit of the Economy Award from the Gaston Regional Chamber for contributions to the overall economic development efforts in our community. The award, which was presented during the annual Salute to Business and Manufacturing ceremony, recognizes the importance of public schools to the local economy. Highest graduation rate ever The high school graduation rate climbed to 86.3 percent, which is the highest ever for Gaston County Schools. Since 2006 when the state first calculated the graduation rate, Gaston County’s rate has increased more than 18 points. The rate proves that more GCS students are graduating from high school now than ever before. Regional Teacher of the Year For the fourth time in the past six years, Gaston County Schools has the Regional Teacher of the Year. South Point High School’s Bobbie Cavnar was named the Southwest Region Teacher of the Year for 2015-2016. He will compete against eight other regional winners this spring for the North Carolina Teacher of the Year recognition. STEAM elementary magnet school In an effort to provide more educational choices, the Board of Education approved a new magnet school that focuses on STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. The magnet school for grades K-5 (the first of its kind in Gaston County) will open in August and be housed on the current Hawks Nest Intermediate School campus. Chromebooks for the classroom 2015 was a year for more technology in schools. Gaston County Schools received $1.1 million from the county
Gaston County Schools photo through the CaroMont Lease Proceeds Task Force to purchase 4,300 Chromebook computers for use in classrooms. With the additional Chromebooks in schools across the county, the district now has a ratio of one computing device for every two students. “Nickels 4 Neighbors” campaign After flooding in October caused devastation across South Carolina, Gaston County Schools launched the “Nickels 4 Neighbors” fundraising campaign. Students, employees, parents and the community worked together to collect more than $25,000 to help children in the Clarendon and Williamsburg school districts and their families. Two new schools In what was a significant decision for Gaston County Schools, the Board of Education approved plans for a new elementary school in west Gastonia and a new middle school in Stanley. Forest Heights, Pleasant Ridge, and Rhyne are consolidating to form the new elementary school and the new middle school will replace the existing one. The schools are expected to open in 2017.
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Lady Warriors roll past South Point 65-35 by John Wilson After losing a tough game to Forestview earlier, the East Gaston Lady Warriors were determined to not let things slip against Gaston County rival South Point. In a dominating performance the Lady Warriors coupled an aggressive defense with a high scoring offensive outing to push past the Lady Raiders 65-35 last Wednesday. Right from the beginning the focus for East Gaston was going to be mental preparation and concentration. Don’t let things get away from you. “We came out focused,” East
Gaston head coach David Hayes said. “ The mentality was better then earlier in the week. Defensively we got after them. We didn’t give them a chance.” One of South Point’s top players is senior point guard Alli Jackson. The hard playing and spunky Jackson is pivotal in propelling South Point’s offensive effort. Part of the East Gaston game plan focused on limiting Jackson. “We rotated two of our best defensive players on #10.” Hayes stated. “She struggled to score.” The game was tight in the 1st period with East Gaston only edging out South Point 12-8 in scoring. However in the 2nd period East Gaston released the hounds. The Lady Warriors went on a 26-6 run and retired to the locker room with a 38-14 half time lead. In the second half the Red Raiders played better. they even outscored East Gaston in the 4th period 10-8. But the damage was done and there was no way they could mount a practical comeback. Several Lady Warrior players had good games.
“Brooklyn Armstrong has had a good 3 or 4 games,” Hayes added. “She stepped up tremendously. She is averaging around 14 points a game.” Another player who is making her presence known is senior Logan McGuirt. McGuirt is a relative new comer to the East Gaston basketball scene. “Logan didn’t play the last few years,” Hayes said. “She came out as a senior. She is a smart player that plays good defense. She has a nose for the ball. She gets the 50-50 and junk rebounds.” McGuirt was one of the players that Hayes put on Jackson. The senior’s efforts have not gone unnoticed. She was recently named the Time Warner Cable News Athlete of the week. Despite the lose and the extra attention Alli Jackson still had a good game. She led all Lady Raider scorers with 11 points and 4 rebounds,. She also created 3 turnovers. Jaelin Griffin had a good day as well. Griffin had 10 points and and 9 rebounds. After the game East Gaston’s record improved to 8-8. South Point dipped to 4-8.
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Stuart Cramer #23 Jordan Sherrill fights for the rebound in the 57-52 win over South Point.
Stuart Cramer’s #33 Dyan Collins gets in the rebound tangle in the 57-52 victory over South Point last Tuesday. Photos by Lydia Julen
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South Point gets past East Gaston 63-59 By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.co,
Sometimes when things are toughest people find their way back. The South Point basketball team got a much needed shot in the arm when they took on their long time rival East Gaston. In a game that wasn’t actually determined until the closing minutes South Point beat the Warriors 63-59. In the last few weeks the going has been tough for South Point. The Red Raiders were in a dry spell not having won a game since early December. But a visit from the dreaded East Gaston Warriors seemed to shake the cobwebs out of the Red Raiders heads. South Point jumped into high gear at the outset putting up a 17-5 lead in the 1st period. “It was a good back and forth game,” head coach Kody Kubbs said. “e had been on a losing skid. We came out with a lot of energy.” The game was marked by the mistake filled jitters associated with a big rivalry game. “Both teams played a little sloppy,” Kubbs added. “ Each team was overly excited.” East Gaston responded with an equally impressive 19-7 2nd period run of their own. At half time the score was knotted up a 24-24. The second half would show who would come out on top. In the 3rd period both teams went at it. The Red Raiders kept pushing, and kept the heat on. South Point took a one point lead into the 4th period. One of the players pushing hard for the Red Raiders was sophomore Blake Zieske who had an outstanding game against East Gaston. “Blake had 23 points,” Kubbs added. “He is an assassin. He doesn’t need much space.” The 6- foot sophomore is turning into a
player that can rise to the occasion. He isn’t afraid to take the shot. He is also more then willing to feed his team mates the ball. “He wants to take the shot,” Kubbs said. “But he is not a selfish player.” As the 4th period rolled along South Point’s energy increased. South Point got the job done and countered an East Gaston comeback attempt. “Down the stretch we made some big shots,” Kubbs stated. “We did what we had to do to get the win. They had a guy that was getting hot. We grabbed some big rebounds.” Going into the 4th period East Gaston decided to challenge the Red Raiders by making them go to the foul line. “We made some free throws when they fouled us,” Kubbs said. “When they challenged us we made the free throws.” Along with Zieske there were other players who made their mark in the East Gaston game. One was sophomore Zach “Scooch” Baker. “Scooch has been playing well in the last few games,” Kubbs said. “He is a solid sophomore. He does what we ask of him. He rebounds, dives after loose balls. He is a hard nosed player. Against East Gaston Baker had 8 points and 6 rebounds. Senior JT Starr had 11 points and 5 rebounds. Junior, Niren Johal had a positive impact on the tempo of the game as well. “Niren had a good game,” Kubbs stated. “He had 5 steals, 3 assists and 5 rebounds. Niren is a true guard but against East Gaston he was more a point guard. He played really good.” As time melted off the game clock South Point was able to sink enough free throws to stay ahead of the Warriors and bring home the much needed 63-59 win.
East Gaston awarded grant The automotive technology program at East Gaston High School was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from Ingersoll Rand and its “Real Tools for Schools” program. The funds will be used to improve automotive classrooms and courses with updated equipment, supplies, instructor training and curricula. “These students are the future of the automotive technology industry. Ingersoll Rand is
proud to support technical education for students that prepares them for success and enhances job readiness,” says Donny Simmons, president of Ingersoll Rand Power Tools. “We thank Ingersoll Rand for supporting our students. These funds will help prepare them for successful careers in the automotive industry,” said Shane Hawkins, automotive technology teacher at East Gaston. Provided by Gaston Schools
Gaston College & Calendar of Events Lincoln County Career Expo, February 9, 2016. Lincoln County Advanced Manufacturing partners and the Lincoln County Schools will host a career expo for 700 middle and high school Career and Technical Education students. The Career Expo: Manufacturing a Future That Works will highlight careers, educational opportunities and promote future employers on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Aptar Food & Beverage facility, Lincoln County Industrial Park, US 321 Inter-Connector, Exit 28, in Lincolnton. Industry partners will showcase higher ed-
ucation, specialized trade skills training, and employment pathways in Advanced Manufacturing. The career expo is designed to help close the gap between skill sets needed for advanced manufacturing jobs, and the education and training level of the current and incumbent workforce. Industry and school partners feel it is critical that high school students get exposure to career and education opportunities to recruit and train a future pipeline of workers for key advanced manufacturing industries in the region. See CALENDAR page 16
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H&M Deli and Market 1019 Wilkerson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-8611 Hardee’s 611 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3272 Joe’s Touch of Italy 503 S. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2805 Johnny B’s Pizza 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8900 KFC 6813 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8817 McDonalds 505 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9711 New China 6517 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1010 Old Stone Steak House 23 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9995 Papa John’s Pizza 6511 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4339 Peace-N-Hominy Q Shack 403 E. Catawba St. • Ste 200 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 464-7647 Peet’s Coffee & Tea 701 Hawley Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8885 Pizza Hut 685 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7335 Queens’ Seafood 1401 Armstrong Ford Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3332 Reach Out of The Box 360 Glen Arbor St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3446
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CALENDAR From page 14 For more information about the Lincoln County Career Expo, contact Kara Brown, Lincoln Economic Development Association at 704.732.1511 or email kara@lincolnleda.org. College Transfer Program Association Conference, February 19, 2016 Gaston College will host the spring conference for the College Transfer Program Association on Friday, February 19, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Myers Center, Gaston College Dallas Campus, 201 Highway 321 South, Dallas, NC 28034. Topics to be discussed include college transfer updates and news related to ACA 122, Advising, Multiple Measures of Placement, Baccalaureate Degree Plans, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Engineering, Registered Nursing to Bachelor of Science Nursing, Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, Performance Measures, Career and College Promise/Early College, Retention Efforts, and more. Registration is $20 (includes lunch). This event is open to the public. For more information, contact Heather Woodson, CTPA president at woodson.heather@gaston.edu Community Resource Fair for Gaston College students and the public, March 9, 2016 The Life Skills Department, Learning, Persistence, and Completion Center will host a Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Lincoln Campus, 511 South Aspen Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092. A variety of booths and displays on various community resources, college services, and programs will be available. For more information, please contact Vicky Graves, Life Skills Student Success Counselor at graves.vicky@gaston.edu. SPARC3 Professional Development Conference, March 18, 2016. Gaston College will be hosting its fourth annual SPARC3 Professional Development Conference on Friday, March 18, 2016 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Rauch Science and Fine Arts Building, Dallas Campus. Check-in will begin at 7:15 a.m. This is an opportunity to earn six hours of professional development credit, while engaging in high-impact pedagogy with your colleagues. While SPARC3 is a STEM focused initiative, instructors of all disciplines are invited to attend this workshop. Topics include student engagement, active learning, inquiry-based learning techniques, technology in the classroom, lab experiences/activities, undergraduate research opportunities, and more.
Currently, the college is accepting proposals for presentations at the conference. Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2016. If you are interested in presenting, please click the link below and go to “2016 Conference� for more information and a direct link to apply. The cost for this year’s conference is $15 (non-refundable). To register, also click on the link below and go to the registration link. http:// haglerashley.wix.com/ sparc3pdconference The First Annual NC Community College Health and Fitness Summit, April 18, 2016 The Gaston College Health and Fitness Science Program will sponsor the First Annual NC Community College Health and Fitness Summit on Friday, April 8th, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the David Belk Cannon Building, Room 170, Dallas Campus. This is the first time a statewide meeting has been held to organize all Health and Fitness Science Coordinators, Directors, and Faculty from all programs in the NC Community College system. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the program and any changes that need to be made at the state level, as well as best practices. The meeting will spearhead the kick-off of an official association and group that advocates for the Health, Fitness, and Physical Education in the North Carolina Community College system. For more information, contact Jacob Surratt at Surratt.jacob@gaston.edu or call 704922-2283. Gaston College Portfolio Day, April 20, 2016 The Gaston College Portfolio Day will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Myers Center Multipurpose Auditorium and Room MC 160, Gaston College Dallas Campus. Business and Industry leaders from both Gaston and Lincoln Counties will be invited to participate in this activity designed to help Gaston College students with networking and interviewing techniques. Approximately 25 students will be selected to participate in the 3-hour event. Students will spend approximately 45 minutes in an interview setting with a panel of interviewers who will simulate a real job interview. In addition to the mock interview, students will display their career/ college portfolios to business leaders allowing the student to practice networking strategies. The portfolio display makesup the second portion of the event. Students receive constructive feedback from both activities which help them prepare for the real world of interviewing. The event is sponsored by the Business and Information Technology Division. For more information, contact Michelle Byrd at byrd.michelle@gaston.edu or 704-922-6262
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Mt. Holly Parks and Recreation signups announced Youth Baseball The Mount Holly Parks and Recreation Dept. are taking signups for youth baseball for ages 6 – 15 until Friday February 19 on a first come first served basis. The registration fee is $50 for participants that live within the city limits of Mount Holly and $75 out of city limits. You can sign up at Mount Holly City Hall located at 400 East Central Ave, Mt Holly NC 28120. For more information visit www.leaguelineup.com/mounthollybaseball, email gaguirre@mtholly.us or call Gil at 704-951-3024. Youth Soccer The Mount Holly Parks and Recreation Dept. are taking signups for youth soccer ages 3-high school until February 19 on a first come first served basis. The registration fee is $50 for participants that live within the city limits of Mount Holly and $75 out of city limits. You can sign up at Mount Holly City Hall located at 400 East Central Ave, Mt Holly NC 28120. For more information visit www.leaguelineup. com/mthollysoccer, email gaguirre@mtholly.us or call Gil at 704-951-3024. Youth Girls Soccer The Mount Holly Parks and Recreation Dept. are taking signups for youth girls’ soccer ages 6-12 until February 19 on a first come first served basis. The registration fee is $50 for participants that live within the city limits of Mount Holly and $75 out of city limits. You can sign up at Mount Holly City Hall located at 400 East Central Ave, Mt Holly NC 28120. For more information visit www.leaguelineup. com/mthollysoccer, email gaguirre@mtholly.us or call Gil at 704-951-3024. Youth Girls Volleyball The Mount Holly Parks and Recreation Dept. are taking signups for youth girls volleyball ages 9-15 until February 19 on a first come first served basis. The registration fee is $30 for participants that live within the city limits of Mount Holly and $55 out of city limits. You can sign up at Mount Holly City Hall located at 400 East Central Ave, Mt Holly NC 28120. For more information visit www.leaguelineup.com/ mthollyvolleyball, email gaguirre@mtholly.us or call Gil at 704-951-3024. Youth Girls’ Softball The Mount Holly Parks and Recreation Dept. are taking signups for youth girls’ softball for ages 6 – 14 until Friday February 19 on a first come first served basis. The registration fee is $50 for participants that live within the city limits of Mount Holly and $75 out of city limits. You can sign up at Mount Holly City Hall located at 400 East Central Ave, Mt Holly NC 28120. For more information email gaguirre@ mtholly.us or call Gil at 704-951-3024. Adult Basketball The Mount Holly Parks and Recreation Dept. are taking signups for adult basketball during the month of February. The league will play games on Wednesday and Friday evenings. The registration fee is $300 per team within the city limits of Mount Holly and $500 out of city limits. The dept. will do a house team and the fee is $35 per participant within the city limits of Mount Holly and $55 out of city limits. You can sign up at Mount Holly City Hall located at 400 East Central Ave, Mt Holly NC 28120. For more information visit www.leaguelineup.com/mthollybasketball, email gaguirre@ mtholly.us or call Gil at 704-951-3024.
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Banner-News Crime Report County Police seek help identifying suspect The Gaston County Police Department is currently investigating the theft of a DVD player from the Family Dollar located on Davis Park Road in Gastonia that occurred on December 19, 2015 at 4:26 pm. The picture at left, is of a possible suspect who is described as a black male in his mid to late 40’s, approximately 5’11” to 6’ tall and weighing between 220 and 240 pounds.
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Be ready when bad weather hits Last weekend saw the first wintry weather of the season but more could come at any time. The Gaston County Police Dept. and the Gaston County Office of Emergency Management offers these tips to cope with such an eventuality. • Top off vehicles with fuel. • Have sufficient supplies of the appropriate fuels needed to operate auxiliary heating devices (such as space heaters), cook stoves, and generators • Have backup lighting sources to include flashlights and lanterns and a supply of fresh batteries to operate them. Avoid open flame lighting sources if at all possible. • Have a battery operated radio • Have several gallons of bottled water on hand especially if you rely on a well. • Have adequate supplies of any prescribed medications
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A Stitch of Comfort: Quilting Patterns as an Art Opening January 30 and running through April 9, 2016 at the Gaston County Museum’s Depot is A Stitch of Comfort: Quilting Patterns as an Art. Quilting has been both a necessity and an art form throughout history. This exhibit brings to the forefront the artistry and beauty of some of the quilts
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Main Street, Dallas, NC 28034 – The Gaston County Museum is located near Gastonia, North Carolina on the square in historic Dallas. The museum is housed in an 1852 brick Greek Revival style hotel that has been adapted for visitors and travelers of today. Museum hours: Tuesday – Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
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