Volume 78 • Issue 27 • Wednesday, July 3, 2013
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INSIDE... Mount Holly Pedestrian Plan Raiders Announcer Williams going strong . . . 8A McAdenville Purple Heart City . . . 3A Opinions . . . 4A
is headed down the right path By Alan Hodge
Alan.bannernews@gmail.com
At its work session last week the Mount Holly City Council got a walk-through of the town’s new Pedestrian Plan and so far it seems that everything is on the right path. The presentation was given by Alta Greenways representa-
tive Maya Agarwal who gave the council a draft of the plan with the idea for future acceptance of it coming at a later date. “In regard to a possible adoption date for the proposed Pedestrian Plan, unless I am mistaken, we are looking at August,� said City Manager Danny Jackson. “Keep in mind that some of the issues raised at last night’s meet-
ing, might affect the actual adoption date.� Agarwal’s presentation pointed out several interesting notes about the state of pedestrianism in Mount Holly including the fact that the city already has 33 miles of sidewalks in place and that 1.6 miles of the Catawba River Greenway is available for citizens to stroll,
with another 1.2 miles under design that would hook up with the Municipal Complex. The Pedestrian Plan also looks to reach eastward from Mount Holly proper, using the NC27 bridge over the Catawba River not only for vehicles, but for bicyclists and walkers as well. See PEDESTRIAN PLAN, 5A
Red, White and Belmont was fun for all!
Thompson to be inducted into MH Sports Hall of Fame
The Red, White, and Belmont events this past weekend brought folks from all over to enjoy the fun. Hayden Albanese, Ashlynn McCall, and Charlie McCall came over from Charlotte to check out downtown Belmont and all the goings-on. See more Red, White, and Belmont photos on page 8A All Red, White & Belmont photos by Alan Hodge
By Kathy Blake Special to the Banner News
James Browning Thompson knew football. He excelled at offensive and defensive tackle for his high school, college and in semi-pro, playing from his teen years until he was called away at age 24 to fly B29 bombers in World War II. Those years at Mount Holly High School, North Carolina State and with the Charlotte Clippers defined him as an athlete. “He played good, on three different levels. He was a football nut; that was his game,� said his son, Gene. “He loved that game.� But off the field, there was more to tell about the late J.B. Thompson than his excellence as a 6-foot-2, 220-pound football star. Gene, 66, who lives in Mount Holly with his wife, Libba, has a story about J.B., the daddy. It was the moment when Gene realized how much football meant to his father – football above all other sports – and how that father would take time to do something for his son. It happened during 5th-period English class. “It was 1965, the year I graduated. I played football in the fall and ran track in the spring, and he kept up with it; he was that kind of father, so he knew we were having our conference track meet,� Gene said. “We got up and ate breakfast, all of us, and he asked me, ‘Son, where’s your track meet today?’ And I said Bessemer City. And he asked what time. I told him 4 o’clock. “You have to remember, football games were always at 7, when he got off work. So he had never been to a track meet, ever. He said, ‘You know, I might just take off and come see one. This is your last one.’ And I said, ‘Really? You can get off work? I was thrilled to death.� J.B. worked 12-hour days, six or seven days a week, at the family business, Mount Holly Ice and Fuel, which sold ice for iceboxes and coal for heating. Later on, it sold tires and home heating oil. He supplied tires – for free – to the ambulances that waited on football sidelines on Friday nights. But sitting in English class, looking out the window at the practice field, Gene Thompson discovered what football really meant to his daddy. “It just dawned on me, like a light bulb went off. How many times during football season did I look over across that field and see my daddy and other men watching practice? Practice, not a game. In the afternoons,� he See THOMPSON, 5A
Seufert’s home is a living ‘time capsule’ ALAN HODGE alan.bannernews@gmail.com
There’s a time capsule in Belmont. No, it isn’t a shiny, stainless steel cylinder buried in the ground awaiting a shovel decades from now, it’s the home of retired educator Dan Seufert. The time capsule angle comes in due to the fact that most of the rooms in the lanky history buff’s digs at the corner of Central Ave. and Woodrow in Belmont are filled from floor to ceiling with an astonishing array of 18th and 19th century antiques and artifacts he’s collected over the past four decades or so. “When members of the Belmont Historical Society came over and saw what I have,� Seufert said. “They thought I should just hang a sign on the door that says ‘museum’�. Going a step further, Seufert has given Photo by Alan Hodge areas in his dwelling “themes�. For instance, one section in the kitchen is set up to pay Retired educator Dan Seufert of Belmont is a serious collector of 18th and 19th century anhomage to his ancestors who came to the tiques and artifacts. He says surrounding himself with items from that era is a relaxing alU.S. from Ireland in the 1850s. Therefore, ternative to hectic modern life. there’s a little table with a rustic place setting and plate on which is a potato and onion to rating time travel is his version of a colonial Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, represent the meager fare of those days. era tavern so correct in period details that it a Liberty flag, punched tin lanterns, and Other antiquities on the table include a ce- looks like Ben Franklin might have just got- more. An ale cask and crockery complete the ramic milk pitcher and a bottle of Irish bev- ten up from his ale. The tavern-room fea- set-up. tures shelves holding pewter mugs, a Seufert’s living room is an exercise in erage. reproduction 1781 Philadelphia newspaper, Early American century domesticity. A The next stop on Seufert’s interior decoclay pipes, a copy of the May 20, 1775 See SEUFERT 2A
Hartge returns home to care for your pets By Sarah Gibson Special to the Banner News
Belmont’s South Point Pet Hospital is pleased to welcome Sarah Hartge, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, into their employ. Doctor Hartge is a native of Gastonia who has returned to the area after years away. “North Carolina is my home,� she said. “Gastonia is where I grew up from the time I was five.� On the topic of how it feels to be back home after such a long time away, she stated, “It’s good. It’s weird, but it’s good.� A Hunter Huss High School graduate, Hartge was in her third
year of business school before deciding to pursue veterinary medicine. When asked what inspired her to become a vet, she said, “I was born to always have this bond with animals.� She obtained her bachelor’s of Business and went on to study biological sciences and veterinary medicine at NC State University in Raleigh, where she broke into the medical field working at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital. “I was very lucky, to go into veterinary school with specialty experience, but I like general,� she said. “In specialty, you see these clients and pets for maybe a week, but in general you can
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Dr. Sarah Hartge has joined Dr. James Dobies at South Point Pet Hospital in Belmont. Dr. Hartge is a Gaston County native who studied veterinary medicine at NC State University. be with a puppy or a kitten from the time they’re born until fif-
teen years later.� See HARTGE, 5A
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■ OBITUARIES
Ingeborg Chapman Member of the Belmont Women of the Moose
GASTONIA- Ingeborg “Inge” Maria Greene Chapman, 70, of 621 Green Chapman Road, died Friday, June 28, 2013 at her home. She was born in Frankfurt, Germany, daughter of the late William a n d M a r garet Greene. She was p r e ceded in death by a son James Kermit Chapman and a great grandson Kaydon Ray Brooks. She was a member of the Belmont Women of the Moose Chapter #1625 and a member of Sunset Forest Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband Johnny Fields Chapman; one daughter Maria Chapman Tate of Gastonia; two sons Johnny Fields Chapman Jr. and fi-
Crystal Reavis Vale – Crystal Gayle Reavis, 35, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013 at her residence. She was a native of Forsyth County, NC., born August 24, 1977. A Celebration of Life
ancé Teresa Ricketts of Gastonia and Tommy Glenn Chapman of Atlanta, Georgia; four grandchildren Shawn M. Walker, Boogie Tate, Michelle Lynna Chapman and fiancé Sheldon Brooks, and Shay Chapman Bernon and husband Landon; one great grandchild Adalyn Sophia Brooks; one brother and one nephew of Germany. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Chapman was held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 1, at the Sunset Forest Baptist Church with Reverend Jeff Hicks and Reverend Randy Sutherland officiating. The family received friends from 1:002:30 Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation Finance Department, 30 East 33rd St. New York, NY 10016. Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly served the family.
service was held at 11am June 27 at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home with Rev. Judy Gingles officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to service. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Belmont.
■ BELMONT June 24: Brenda Faye Bridges, failure to appear, arrested by Officer M. Kelske, 6751 Wilkinson Blvd. June 28: Johathan Lee Hunt, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer R. Cassel, Hawley Ave. June 28: Jacob Delane Carter, assault on a female, arrested by Officer C. Falls, 200 Sloan St. June 28: Fortino Leon Hernandez, no operator license, arrested by Officer M. Kaiman, 7225 Wilkinson Blvd. June 29: Janet Marie
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Stroupe, simple physical assault, arrested by Officer M. Stroupe, 16 N. Main St. June 29: Tommy Edward McNabb, DWI alcohol and/or drugs, arrested by Officer C. Falls, 7304 Wilkinson Blvd. June 29: Dennis Shane Barnes, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer P. Hunter, 181 Rankin St. June 29: Brian Joseph Huberth, poss. of Sch. VI controlled substance, poss. of drug paraphernalia, arrested by Officer M. Stroupe, 601 Green St.
SEUFERT: his home is a living ‘time capsule’ From page 1A table-top spinning wheel and a larger floor model dominate the room. Colonial era art prints adorn the walls, original books dating to the 18th century line shelves, the fireplace features antique implements and bellows, candles holders and candles of various sizes are strategically placed here and there, a primitive wooden baby cradle rests on the floor, and a small table near a sunny window provides a perfect place to sit and read. “I got the smaller spinning wheel for twenty dollars and I’m still trying to date it,” Seufert said. “The cradle could be 150 years old and probably came from West Virginia.” So, where does Seufert find his goodies? “One place I go is Winchester’s Antiques in Springwood,” said Seufert. “I also go to the Metrolina Expo.” Sometimes Seufert does some freestyle searching like the guys on the popular History Channel series “American Pickers.” “I love driving backroads looking for items,” he said. “I just jump in the car and ramble.” And why has he filled his home with artifacts from an
earlier age? “In our hectic world every man needs a place of peace and quiet,” Seufert said. “I surround myself with antique things that give off positive energy. Plus, when I turn off the electric lights and light the candles, it takes me back 250 years.” Seufert’s next project is to set up a display in the Belmont Historical Museum paying homage to women of the colonial period with examples of 18th century domestic appliances and artifacts that ladies used in running their households long before electricity and microwave ovens. “Women were the backbone of the Revolution,” he said. Given the fact that he’s a walking encyclopedia on household items from the colonial and antebellum period in our nation’s history, and that he loves to share his passion on the subject, Seufert is ready, willing, and able to look at stuff folks have from those days and render his thoughts on them. “I would love to see what others have,” he said. If that sounds good, call Seufert at 704-4580619….and get ready for a trip back in time.
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The Mount Holly City Council recently added two more dates, July 13 and August 10, for the popular classic car cruise-ins that are held on Main Street downtown.
Council approves additional Cruise-In dates By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com
In addition to hearing a presentation on the Pedestrian Plan, last week the Mount Holly City Council took on some other business necessary for the smooth running of the city. One item approved was the addition of two more Classic Car Cruise-In dates. The car shows on S. Main Street in downtown Mount Holly have proven to be a big hit and, at the request of Jennifer Jordan at Sweet Peas Unique Gifts, the dates of July 13 and August 10 have been added to the cruise-in calendar. The events will take place from 5-8pm on those dates and S. Main will be closed from E. Central to Catawba for car owners and oglers to enjoy the machinery on display.
Another bit of business that the council attended to last week was the approval of a resolution codifying and supplementing the City Code of Laws. The resolution was in regard to several ordinances that had been enacted since the last update on June 30, 2010. The updated codes are being placed on the city’s website in a format that folks can download and peruse. The city website is www.mtholly.us/ Ordinances that are part of the update, their location in the City Code, and when they were added include: a new Graffiti ordinance, Sec. 8-15, passed Aug. 9, 2010; Extension of the term of the Mayor to four years, Feb. 14, 2011; Housing Code Chapter 4, Sec. 4-10 through 4-10.7 and Commercial Maintenance Code added to sections 4-11 through 4-11.9, June 27,
2011; Chapter 9, Building Code rewrite, June 27, 2011; Sec. 2-11 changed to set two regular monthly meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, September 12, 2011. Also, Article VI of Chapter 13, “Abandoned, Nuisance, and Junked Motor Vehicles” revised, Oct. 10, 2011; Sec. 14-25 through Sec. 14-28 “Sound Amplification Ordinance”, added Nov. 12. 2012, Sec. 14-26 revised Dec. 10, 2012; Sec. 2-39, that established the Recreation Commission, revised to state that commission members are appointed every four years after the election of the Mayor, adopted March 11, 2013; Sec. 3-10 changed to allow City to place goats on property it owns within 500 feet of a street or residence to clear kudzu, passed March 25, 2013.
Firework safety tips for this 4th of July holiday This week, Gaston County residents will celebrate our country’s Independence Day. July 4th is one of the most celebrated holidays of the year, and it’s also one that rates high in the number of trauma-related injuries. “Fireworks can cause a wide range of injuries including severe burns to blindness,” said Dr. Anthony Raspanti, MD, Trauma Medical Director. “It’s so important for people to understand the dangers that come with the use of fireworks, and why it’s critical to follow safety precautions put forth by fire and safety experts.” According to CaroMont
Regional Trauma Services, over 7,500 people were treated in Emergency Departments across the United States for firework-related injuries. Of those, most were male, and the most common injuries were to the fingers and eyes, which ranged from minor burns to amputations and severe eye injuries resulting in blindness. Among the top three culprits are sparklers, which can reach 1,800 degrees, and account for the most injuries in children under the age of five followed by reloadable shells (14%), firecrackers (13%). Like other trauma-related injuries, fireworks-related
injuries are preventable. Follow these tips to keep you and your family safe: Do not allow children to play with fireworks. Do not allow children to pick up pieces of fireworks after an event. Soak all fireworks in a bucket of water before discarding them. Keep a bucket of water or garden hose handy in case of fire. Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that did not ignite properly. Point fireworks away from people and homes, and keep them away from brush and leaves.
House of Mercy in need of items
Gaston Museum girls camp
For more information call Town Hall at 704-263-4779.
The House of Mercy, 701 Mercy Drive, Belmont, is in need of items for residents. Items can include: donated meals and drinks such as bottle juice, soda, koolaid, tea bags, Gatorade; xl garbage bags, liquid laundry detergent, Clorox, Brillo pads, Lysol; gift cards from WalMart, Golden Corral, Pizza Hut, Tony’s Ice Cream, KFC, local restaurants; movie tickets to Franklin Square; 40 and 75watt light bulbs; gallon freezer ziplock bags; denture cleanser and adhesive; Dove soap, bar or liquid; body wash, deodorant; shampoo, conditioner; triple blade razors; Vaseline, chapstick, pantry staples, individually wrapped snacks, canned foods, canned fruit cups; flushable wipes, paper towels, toilet paper; Kleenex; hand sanitizer. Call 704-825-4711 for more information.
The Gaston County Museum, 131 West Main Street in Dallas, will have a Victorian Girls Camp on July 12 from 10am-3pm. Cost is $40 per child ages 8-12 years. Discover what life was like for young girls back in the 19th century through a variety of hands-on activities. Start the morning off with some fun activities, including arts such as watercolor and paper quilling. Participate in silhouettes and play historic games such as croquet. Learn all about proper etiquette and enjoy a formal tea. Dressing up is encouraged. Please bring a blanket for a Victorian picnic style lunch. Campers should wear closed-toed shoes. This program will be very interactive and hands-on. RSVP required by July 8 to Becky Soules at 704.922.7681 x106.
11am at the Gaston County Senior Center. A Kids Catfish Tournament takes place July 13 from 8 to 11 am in the Dallas Park. Fishing rods are available. Everyone is invited to a free fitness classes on July 29 at the Gaston County Senior Center. To learn about Park and Recreation Month, visit www.gastongov/parks-recreation and www.NRPA.org/ july-love or contact Brian Rogers @704-922-2163.
By Dr. Anthony Raspanti The Fourth of July without fireworks is like sweet and sour chicken without the sweet sauce. There are certain things in life that are synonymous of one another.
■ BRIEFS
July is Parks and Recreation Month The 2013 theme of “I Love my Park and Recreation” encourages individuals, families, friends, and park-lovers everywhere to venture to local parks and recreation areas to experience the many benefits they offer, such as programs to inspire healthy, active lifestyles and activities to appreciate nature and the environment. The Senior Watermelon Jubilee will be July 12 at
Stanley Country Fest applications The Town of Stanley is taking vendor applications for Country Fest slated for Oct. 5. Vendor fees will be $25 per 10x10 space for profit or nonprofit, individuals or businesses inside or outside of city limits. Businesses or churches inside the city limits may have two booths for $25. No applications for food vendors will be taken after Sept. 3. Permit requirements for the county health department must be completed for food vendors and returned to the Town of Stanley by Sept. 3. Call or come by Town Hall for forms. Power supply for vendors is limited. Vendors who sell slushies, have deep fryers, etc. will be required to have their own generator or rentals are available for $30 a day. Generators must be reserved by Sept. 30. Call Tug Deason at 980-522-6769. Vendors who wish to reserve the same place as last year must return registration for by Aug. 16.
New Esthetics and Early Literacy certificates at GC Gaston College will offer two new certificate programs beginning this fall, the Esthetics Technology Certificate and the Early Literacy Certificate programs. The Esthetics Technology program is a two-semester certificate program that will include theory classes as well as hands-on salon experiences for the students. The Esthetics Technology program is two semesters in length. Each semester consists of eight semester hours for a total of 16 semester hours. The curriculum provides instruction in areas such as facials, body treatments, hair removal, make-up applications, aromatherapy, and microdermabrasion. Also, the Early Literacy Certificate will be offered in the first group of classes in the College’s Early Childhood Education program. Gaston College is the first in the State of North Carolina to offer this certificate. All classes are both online and in the classroom over eight weeks. For more information on the new Esthetics Technology certificate program, contact BreAnne Walker at 704-748-5255 or email walker.breanne@gaston.edu. For the new Early Literacy Certificate Program, contact Dr. Eileen Yantz at 704. 922.6533 or email Yantz.eileen@gaston.edu.
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PURPLE HEART CITY – The Town of McAdenville was proclaimed a Purple Heart City and honored members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Post 634 at a recent council meeting. McAdenville Mayor Farrell Buchanan is seen reading the proclamation to the wounded veterans. Contributed Photo
Miss Mount Holly named second runner-up in Miss N.C. pageant
Stanley leaders meet with Congressman McHenry U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry, whose 10th District now includes eastern Gaston County, met for breakfast on Friday, June 21, with business and community leaders in Stanley at Friendly’s. Congr. McHenry began the discussion with a review of issues pending in Washington and then heard input from the group about issues of concern to them.
After the meeting, the congressman toured the town’s new Harper Park and other Stanley locations. Some of the participants are shown here, with McHenry seated in the center, Friendly’s owner Mike Sahms at left and Stanley Mayor Frank Guida at right. Standing, from the left, are Chris Kennedy of Kennedy Business Solu-
tions, Stanley Parks and Recreation Director Tug Deason, Stanley Police Chief Derek Summey, County Commissioner Chad Brown of Stanley, Stanley Town Manager Heath Jenkins, and Montcross Area Chamber President Ted Hall. (Montcross Area Chamber photo)
City of Belmont receives safety awards North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Cherie Berry presented the City of Belmont with four gold safety awards during the Department of Labor’s Safety Award Program banquet at the Gaston Country Club on June 11. The City of Belmont received the gold award for safety for its administration, fire, parks and recreation, and public utilities departments. “These awards reflect the hard work of our staff in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment,� said Belmont City Manager Barry Webb. “We are proud
of the City’s safety record and the focus that our employees have on workplace safety.� To qualify for an annual safety award, a firm must have had no fatalities during the calendar year at the site or location for which the award was given and have maintained an incidence rate at least 50 percent below the average for its particular industry group. The N.C. Department of Labor’s Safety Awards Program recognizes private and public firms throughout the state that achieve and maintain good safety records. The
Photo by Todd Hagans
Miss Mount Holly Mya Kayler models during the Miss North Carolina evening gown competition. She was named the second runner-up and won a $2,500 scholarship.
By TODD HAGANS Special to The Banner-News
program is designed to stimulate interest in accident prevention and to promote safety in the workplace by providing an incentive to employers and employees to maintain a safe and healthful workplace. In operation since 1946, the program now extends to more than 3,300 firms, and about 2,000 awards are presented annually. There are
two award levels distributed - gold and silver. The Gold Award is based on the DART rate, which includes cases of days away from work, restricted activity or job transfer. The Silver Award is based only on cases with days away from work. They are recorded when the worker misses at least one full day of work, not including the day of the injury.
Miss Mount Holly Mya Kayler was named the second runner-up in the Miss North Carolina Scholarship Pageant, but it was a 24year-old contestant from Lumberton who won the crown. Kayler, a broadcast media major at North Greenville University, received a $2,500 scholarship. Kayler is the daughter of David and Leigh Ann Kayler of Gastonia and graduated from the Highland School of Technology. She competed in the state pageant last year as Miss Queen City and was the fourth runner-up. Kayler was crowned Miss Mount Holly in March. Since then, she prepared for the state competition and promoted her community service program titled “The ABCs of Diabetes� that raises awareness about Juvenile Type II Diabetes. She would like to pursue a career as a television talk show host.
Sewer spill occurs in Mount Holly Please be advised that The City of Mount Holly Utilities Department experienced a sanitary sewer overspill that entered into Dutchman’s Creek near Glenn Drive. The spill was caused by a sanitary
sewer pipe failure that released 73,200 gallons of untreated wastewater into the creek. If you have any questions please contact Craig Roseberry at 704-913-2336.
The annual pageant was held June 18-22 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium and featured 33 contestants in talent, interview, swimsuit and evening gown categories. Other local contestants included Miss Gastonia Tiffany Payne, Miss Gaston County Hannah Webb, and Ashley Sanders, a Gastonia native who participated as Miss Cabarrus County. Miss Johnston County Johna Edmonds won the pageant and a $12,500 scholarship. She will compete in September for the Miss America title. Edmonds is pursuing a master’s degree in accounting at N.C. State University and plans to tour the state promoting her community service program that focuses on literacy. Competing in the pageant’s Outstanding Teen division were Taylor Cuthbertson, who represented Mount Holly, Allison Kauffman, who represented Gaston County, and Emily Miner, who represented Gastonia.
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Quote of the week... Where liberty dwells, there is my country.
~ Benjamin Franklin
Let your freak flag fly!
Alan Hodge Editor There’s a place about 70 miles from Belmont called Love Valley. It’s off NC Hwy.115 not far from Statesville. It’s a fullsize replica of a cowboy town from the Old West and was built shortly after WWII by a guy named Andy Barker just because he wanted to do it and could. These days, folks who like to dress up as cowpokes (male and female) and/or ride horses go to Love Valley and hang out at the old-time saloon and other stores and shuffle up and down the dirt main street where vehicles are verboten, and ride their steeds on the miles of trails that weave through the surrounding hills. But Love Valley is also known, at least by about 100,000 baby boomers, for something else, and that was the rock festival that took place there in late July 1970. I know because I was there. I had just graduated from Garinger High and was 18 years old when the Love Valley rock festival took place. I don’t recall how I found out it was going to be held. I think maybe I saw a poster at the Canned Heat “head shop” on Central Ave. those of us with long hair frequented. Whatever, I decided I would go see what the buzz was all about. I persuaded my pal Scott “Brutus” Casey to go the festival with me. We loaded up my
1960 Chevy with plenty of canned spaghetti and Boones Farm wine and headed out. Even before we got anywhere near Love Valley the road was jammed with cars and droves of hippies and hippie-wannabes trudging along the road shoulder with but one thought…get to the happening at Love Valley. Brutus and I arrived and found a parking spot in a little field at the base of the hill where the town was. There were tens of thousands of people milling about mostly dressed in bell-bottom jeans and tie-dyed shirts of every hue. Some folks weren’t so well clad. I recall several chaps striding along in loincloths and hippie girls in fringed short shorts and equally skimpy tops. One gentleman was walking around staring at the sky attired only in white cotton briefs. Heck, it was 90+ degrees. Brutus and I elbowed our way to the end of the main street and at the bottom of the precipice there gazed down at the stage set up in a rodeo arena below. The sight was breathtaking. As far as you could see were flower children. The Allman Brothers made their debut at Love Valley and strains of “Tied to the Whippin’ Post” filled the air. The aroma of incense was in the air. The smell of unwashed bodies was in the air. The air groaned with all the sensory inputs placed upon it. By and by Brutus drank a large quantity of the wine we had and climbed a scaffold near the stage and fell off, hurting his back. He hobbled to a phone booth (pre-cell phone days) and called his father Benson to come get him. Many hours later, Benson made his
way through the traffic jam and extracted Brutus. I was alone. Later, on the afternoon of the second day, I was stretched out on the hood of my car observing some folks skinny-dipping in a murky pond nearby and a voice from the campsite next to mine called out. “Hey, kid, come over here.” The group that had hailed me consisted of schoolteachers in their mid-20s who had driven all the way from Florida to “make the scene”. That evening they educated me on another way of living. A way of living that spoke of peace and love. As the night wore on, they shared their refreshments with me and as I crept back to my car could not help but notice how the music now floated over the hills
Beauford Burton Guest Editorial
Once again it is time for our July 4th celebrations. Every American takes pride in their forefathers, patriots as they were who founded this great country. These folks worked hard and long to build a republic they hoped would last forever. They were willing to take up arms against what they thought to be a tyrannical government who had deaf ears to their needs. The patriots risked life, limb and
Local residents were asked...
What does July 4th mean to you?
George Hall – Freedom, patriotism, sacrifice, and a good future
and though the trees in a dreamy manner. The Love Valley rock festival slowly wound down the next day and I cranked up my old Chevy and headed home. Along the way, with the windows rolled down and “Hey Jude” on the radio, I knew my life would never be the same. I had broken long held rules. I was free. I was a hippie shore enuff! But that was then, and this is now. These days, it amuses me to see kids wearing tie-dyed tshirts, peace symbols, and sporting flowing locks. I looked over the recent graduation pics from East Gaston and South Point high schools and spotted several youths of that persuasion. Funny how some things come full circle. Maybe these
kids will be filled with the sense of freedom and optimism and tolerance we of the flower power generation forged, then, sadly, as time and trials, and life in general wore many of us down, saw those philosophies fizzle and fade under physical and fiscal burdens. So, my little neo-hippies, if you should see me on the sidewalk, give the peace symbol if you know it, look for my twofingered salute in return, and let your freak flag fly. Can you dig it, man? PS– If you google Love Valley Rock Festival there are lots of pics of the action taken as it happened. The funny part? Just about everyone in those photos is now on Social Security or about to get on it.
Then and Now
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Adrian Miller and son Liam – It is a celebration of our nation’s heritage and freedom
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Kathleen Boyce – A celebration of the freedoms we enjoy and the sacrifices people made to insure we have them
freedom to really be free. They claimed independence and wrote the best guide they could for free living when they penned the Constitution. That Constitution was even written so that it could be added to as needed when appropriately done in accordance with itself. Independent of your political viewpoint, you should be able to agree with the above statement, with the possible exception of the portion related to the Bible. I know that some of you of different than Christian faith, or no faith at all may choose to hold out that statement. I hope you don’t. Next, I want to issue a challenge to all of you. Please do your research, by encyclopedia, history books, internet or other reference materials to discover the reasons the Revolutionary War started. Based on my own research I’m doubtful that you’ll find more than a dozen reasons. Once you’ve found the reasons for the war, list the reasons in numerical order, dates in sequences aren’t really important. Then, make a new list of things occurring now, or that have occurred in the last 18 months within our government that you would consider wrong, or that infringed on your individual rights. Include those things that affect taxes. My prediction is that you will
have a list much longer than our forefathers had when they decided to pull away from Britain’s rule. If I’m correct in my prediction, then ask yourself what you are willing to do to change things? Be honest, especially with yourselves. My suggestions are in the following order: 1. Get on your knees and ask for God’s forgiveness for our failure to stay faithful to God. Ask Him for directions to repent so that we may once again have His blessings for our Nation. 2. Unless God directs you otherwise, stay in contact with your representatives in government and hold them responsible for any actions you see them take that is not in line with God’s desires for us. 3. Vote for those who tell you they will always consider God’s will first. 4. Be willing to stand against a tyrannical government in any way necessary, but only as God directs. 5. Remember, if anyone you’ve elected is not leading you along the path God chooses then he or she is not a proper leader. 6. Continue to pray every day for the healing of our nation. (Beauford Burton is a resident of Kings Mountain, NC)
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PEDESTRIAN PLAN: headed down the THOMPSON: to be inducted into MHSHF Newport News Builders, went to school to learn radar. From page 1A right path in Mount Holly said. “Man, he coulda got off (for track meets). I shoulda been mad, but I just looked out across that field and said, ‘Wait a minute…I’ve seen him out there, so he could have watched track.’ But he’s a football nut, and that kind of illustrates why he’s getting inducted (to the Hall of Fame). I just laughed. I wasn’t mad in the least.” J.B. went to Gene’s conference track meet that day, and watched his boy win the 100- and 220-yard dash and place in the shot put and long jump. Photo by Alan Hodge
The Mount Holly City Council heard a report at its meeting last week on the Pedestrian Plan, one aspect of which would see crosswalks added to this intersection near the proposed NC273 widening project. From page 1A “There could be a physical barrier on the bridge so cyclists would be protected from vehicles,” she said. Other improvements the Pedestrian Plan calls for at several key Mount Holly road intersections would help folks navigate busy crossroads such as W. Charlotte Ave. and S. Main St. One aspect of the Pedestrian Plan that city officials are giving special attention to involves the planned widening of NC273 from a point near the Belmont-Mount Holly Rd. intersection to the Food Lion grocery store at the corner of the highway and Rankin Ave. Crosswalks and pedestrian crossing lights are part of the upgrades to the intersection that the Pedestrian Plan recommends. However, the widening will pose challenges to folks on foot or bikes since the DOT design, as it stands now, will have sidewalks but no pedestrian-actuated signals. Mount Holly City Planner Greg Beal and Agarwal met with DOT representatives last Tuesday and the proposed widening was one of the topics on the roster. “The DOT project will help vehicular traffic, but make things worse for pedestrians,” Beal said. “We need to resolve that.” Agarwal agreed that tweaks to the DOT were needed. “Hopefully, they will amend the plans,” she said. Much of the Pedestrian Plan was crafted with information gleaned from a public survey done by the city on just exactly what Mount Holly pedestrians needed and wanted to get around faster and more safely. Over 300 folks responded to the questionnaire.
“We met with groups like the Sole Patrol and at Woodhaven Rest Home to get their thoughts on the pedestrian plan,” said Assistant Planner Brian Dupont. “We’ve also sent letters to local churches and schools.” The survey consisted of nineteen questions designed to gain input and guidance for improvements to city infrastructure such as sidewalks. Another benefit will be to plant the seeds for a “walking culture” in Mount Holly that will not only improve the health of residents but lessen traffic as well. The survey looked into matters such as how often folks walk and to what destinations, if they live or work in Mount Holly, do they go to or have children in Mount Holly area schools (including Belmont Abbey), and do they use the Catawba River Greenway. The survey asked what are the top three factors that discourage people from walking in Mount Holly, would more sidewalks, trails, and roadway crossing improve the pedestrian situation, how does the current pedestrian situation in Mount Holly rate, and what are the best ways to improve it. Possible pedestrian improvements that the city put in the survey ranged from streetscaping with shade trees to pedestrian scaled lighting. One improvement mentioned is already in the works- wayfaring signs for walking routes. Agarwal praised the city and council for their work on the survey. “Mount Holly has a robust public outreach program,” she said. The Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan project was jumpstarted with a $45,000 grant from the NC DOT, to which was added another $1,250 from Mount Holly.
HARTGE: returns home to care for pets From page 1A Doctor Hartge spent thirteen years of her life in the Raleigh area, the most recent of which were spent with her husband and daughter. Eight weeks ago, Hartge’s husband, a registered nurse, got a job offer at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. The couple looked through a variety of Charlotte suburbs before settling on Belmont, and began the process of moving
a mere six weeks ago. Hartge was offered the position at South Point shortly thereafter, and has already begun to form friendships with her co-workers and is eager to start work. “I’m so excited to be working here,” She said “I feel like a have a connection with these people; we click.” Doctor Hartge is currently looking forward to getting involved in the local community of Belmont and experiencing Gaston culture
all over again. “Everything just fit like pieces in a puzzle,” Hartge said about this new chapter of her life. “For the first time, everything has flowed, there’s been no struggle.” The South Point Animal Hospital is located at 3 North Main Street in Belmont and is open from 7:30 am to 6 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and from 7:30 am to 8 pm on Thursdays.
Sundays and Santa Claus J.B.’s wife, Martha, is 95. She has much to tell about football, about the day Pearl Harbor was hit, and about raising three babies. Like Gene, she has a story about family, and what it meant to J.B. When J.B. Thompson had time away from work – usually Sunday mornings – he liked to hit the golf course. “Well, he did it until I made such a nuisance of myself trying to get him to go to church,” Martha said. When their daughter Mickey was about 5, and Gene was about 3, they went to Sunday School and church with Martha. “Mickey would follow her daddy around, and he’d be getting ready to go to the golf course, and she’d tell him, ‘Daddy, the Lord Jesus won’t love you if you don’t go to Sunday School.’ And Gene was about 22 months younger and he’d say, ‘Daddy, Santa Claus won’t love you if you don’t go to Sunday School,’” Martha said. “So he started going to Sunday School, and when they built the new church, he became head of the building committee.” That church is First United Methodist of Mount Holly, the one on Main Street with the steeple tall enough to see from the bridge over the Catawba River. The call of war The Charlotte Clippers were a professional football team in the Dixie League, which was founded in 1936 as part of the South Atlantic Football Association. There were six charter members: the Norfolk Shamrocks,
Richmond Arrows, Portsmouth Cubs, Roanoke Travelers and Charlotte. Martha, who lived in Lincolnton, had met J.B. through his aunt. “It was pretty much love at first sight,” she said. She had a friend whose boyfriend played for the Clippers, and they’d go to home games together. “I remember we were at a game in Charlotte when they stopped the game to announce the Pearl Harbor event, and they made the announcement for all the service men to report to their place of duty,” she said. “I can remember the stadium was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop. Everyone was spellbound. You could see the fellas all over the stadium getting up to go to where they were supposed to be. It was very scary to everybody there.” The Clippers went 7-3 that year, 1941, and the Dixie League suspended play until 1946. It folded the following year.
Football and so on… J.B. Thompson was born in Mount Holly and played for Mount Holly High School in the early 1930s under coach Seaton Holt, alongside Dick Thompson, his brother, who was inducted into the Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame in 2009. He played three years, then won a ride to N.C. State, where he also played three seasons. He would have played a fourth, and graduated, but he was sidelined by a foot infection that forced a two-week stay in the school infirmary. “He got behind on classes, and he just dropped out,” Gene Thompson said. “He said he’d go back the next semester, and he came home and intended to finish later, but he never went back. He had to run the family business. He was studying textiles, and he would have liked to have finished his degree. “But his primary connection was sports. And him playing on three levels, it made him the football hero.” The Clippers called, and J.B. signed up. Gene still has his dad’s contract from 1941 – he made $25 a game. He married Martha, and she traveled with him to Florida where, she said, he
They then went to New Haven, Connecticut for training, where she got a secretarial job in the engineering department at Yale. After the war, he returned to the family business and in many ways, contributed to the community of Mount Holly. Gene – also a 2009 Hall of Fame inductee, with the 1963 MHHS football team – played running back, and one of his fondest memories is the watermelons. “There was a storage room down there at the ice plant, and it was about 40 degrees, and we sold hundreds and hundreds of watermelons we’d get from Pageland, S.C.,” he said. “One time a year, before summer practice in football, he’d show up and provide us with a bunch of watermelons.” J.B. also helped build the community building on Highway 27 and was president of the Jaycees. He had three children – Mickey, Gene and Julie, born in 1960. Gene has a son Jay, and daughter Lea; Julie has a son and a daughter. A greatgrandchild was due in May. J.B. Thompson died in July 1980 from an aneurysm of his aorta. He was 63. “He was wonderful, naturally. He was a great man, a good husband, a wonderful father and a hard worker,” Martha said. Jay Thompson, Gene’s son, was born too late to have known J.B. “I heard all the stories about the teams he played for, and my dad told me hundreds of times that I would have love him, and he would have loved me,” Jay said. “I’m sure his values and morals and work ethic were passed down to my dad.” “I’m proud of him for making the Hall of Fame,” Gene said. “He supported the community in a lot of ways, and he supported the schools. But it’s the football – ask anyone who remembers him, and they always remember the football.” This year marks the seventh annual Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame banquet. Tickets are available for $20 at Charlie’s Drugs or from committee members. The event will be held Saturday, August 17 at 6pm in the Mount Holly Municipal Complex.
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Church Service Directory MT. HOLLY Bethel Baptist Church NC Highway 273 704-827-9846 Burge Memorial Methodist Church 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 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526 Community Christian Fellowship 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881 Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603 Family Worship Center 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
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320
Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600
New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468
Harvest Time Church of God 707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033
New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822
Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141
Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442
Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
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 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224 Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596 Mt. Holly Noles Baptist Church Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-2013 Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness 406 Scott St. 704-827-8201
Featured Church of the Week Unity Baptist Church Shiloh Ame Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
Tuckaseege Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301
Springfield Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-820-0193
Way of the Cross Baptist Church 238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111
Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993
Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
Westview Presbyterian Church 1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
Notice In order to accommodate the number of churches in our communities, we will print two alternating lists of churches each week. If you don’t see the church you’re looking for, be sure to check next weeks paper.
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SOCCER COMPLEX – Looking beyond the sign and portajohn, its clear a lot of work has been going on at the Brook St. Soccer Complex/Ebb Gantt Park in East Belmont. The soccer fields have been smoothly graded and irrigation and drainage pipes installed underground. The park will feature two soccer fields, concessions, seating, and more when it opens in a few months.
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PAVING CONTINUES – Crews continued to work on Catawba Avenue in downtown Mount Holly recently in preparation for final paving. The street has undergone extensive utilities and roadbed renovations over the past several months.
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Legals STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified as Co-Executrixes of the Estate of Rachel H. Jenkins, aka; Rachel Hardin Jenkins, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 26th day of September, 2013, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 26th day of June, 2013. Sybil J. Hicks, Co-Executrix ESTATE of: Rachel H. Jenkins, aka; Rachel Hardin Jenkins, 80 Jon Jeff Dr. Lilburn, GA. 30047 and Susan L. Black, Co-Executrix ESTATE of: Rachel H. Jenkins, aka; Rachel Hardin Jenkins, 1459 Angela Court Lincolnton, NC 28092 BN10538 (6/26, 7/03,10 & 17/13)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Jeanette Waters Stalvey, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 19th day of September, 2013, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 19th day of June, 2013. George Ronald Stalvey, Administrator ESTATE of: Jeanette Waters Stalvey 109 Julia Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 BN10537 (6/19, 26, 7/03 & 10/13)
NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of MARVIN JAMES POPE, aka: MARVIN JAMES POPE, SR., late of Gaston County, North Carolina, hereby notifies to all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before October 7, 2013, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 3th day of July, 2013. Marvenia P. York, Co-Executrix 1015 Wilkerson St., Belmont, NC 28012 and Marvin J. Pope, Jr., Co-Executor 2015 Rankin Rd., Gastonia, NC 28056 and Marie M. Anders, Atty. For Co-Executors 124 W. Catawba Ave. Mt. Holly, NC 28120 BN10540 (7/03, 10, 17 & 24/13)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of William Rollen Felton, aka: William R. Felton, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 3rd day of October, 2013, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 3rd day of July, 2013. Jimmy A. Felton, Executor ESTATE of: William Rollen Felton, aka: William R. Felton 191 Smith Clemmer Rd. Mt. Holly, NC 28120 BN10539 (7/03,10 & 17 & 24/13)
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South Point HS names spring scholar athletes South Point High School’s athletes are not only excellent on the field they are excellent off the field in the classroom. They are true scholar athletes. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete program recognizes varsity teams and individual athletes for their excellence in the classroom. To be a scholar-athlete team, the team must maintain a 3.1 unweighted grade point average for the designated semester. To be an individual scholar-athlete, the athlete
must have a 3.5 weighted GPA for the designated semester. For the spring semester South Point had 5 spring sports varsity teams named as scholar-athlete teams and 95 individual athletes named as scholar-athletes. For the fall/winter semester South Point had 8 teams named scholar-athlete teams which means that 13 out of a total of 19 varsity sports teams received scholar-athlete team recognition for the 2012-13 year. The ladies golf team
had a 3.69 but were ineligible because they only had 4 team members. (5 members are required to be recognized as a team.)
individual Scholar–Athletes.
The spring sports scholarathlete teams and their GPA’s are Men’s Golf – 3.15; Men’s Tennis – 3.28; Men’s Varsity Baseball – 3.31; Women’s Varsity Soccer – 3.43; and Women’s Varsity Softball – 3.39.
Women’s Varsity Softball Sarah Abernathy, Kyrstin Chaparro, Kayla Cho, Summer Davila, Sarah Gibson, Rachael Gordon, Kathrin Griffin, Graylin Heustess, Macie Kinley, Lindsey Lee, Morgan Mahaffey, Lindsey Malcolm, Kristen McAndrew, Allison Moody, Haley R. Stewart and Kendall Williams.
Listed below are the Scholar-Athlete teams and their members and then the
Women’s Varsity Soccer Hannah Borkowski, Cora Bridgeman, Ashton Cauthen,
Constantina Hug, Allison Jackson, Lauren Joyner, Megan Ludwig, Ashley Mull, Susannah Pennington, Morgan Persgard-Howe, Keslynn Pihl, Gabriella Porter, Brianna Powell, Grace Russell, Savannah Shaney, Quincy Walker, and Janet Widenhouse.
Individual Scholar Athletes Sarah Abernathy, Sanval Ali, Adam Andrew, Hunter Auten, Chandler Bailey, Luke Beach, Ethan Beal, Haley Berry, Hannah Borkowski, Zachary Brewer,
Cora Bridgeman, Thomas Burns, Cody Cauthen, Kyrstin Chaparro, Sean Chaudhry, Kayla Cho, Brooks Churn, Mykel Davis, Taylor Davis, Grace Dodo, Joseph Flynn, Matthew Frazier, Stephen Fulcher, Ryan Furukawa, Zane Galloway, Sadler Gensch, Garrett Gibson, Candy Giermanski, Annelle Grealis, Kathrin Griffin, Michael Gutkowski, Thomas Gwaltney, Katie Henninger, Graylin Heustess, Jordan Hicks, Corey Hodges, Dakota Hood, William Hoppe, Constantian Hug, Mia Hunt, Kendrik Icenhour, Landon Isaacs, Allison Jackson, Bilal Jaliawala, Daniel Johnson, Lauren Joyner, William Julen, Farukh Kamdar, Kayla Karr, Kelsey Kinnett, Mark Kowalewski, Zain Lakhany, Caroline Law, Charles Lawing, Lindsey Lee, William Locklear, Megan Ludwig, Morgan Mahaffey, Lindsey Malcolm, Thomas Matthew, Aaron Mauldin, James Mayberry, Kristen McAndrew, Leal Justin Mendoza, Eric Miller, Allison Moody, Destiny Moore, Ashley Mull, Tanner Muse, Maxwell Neisler, Cheyenne Orendorff, Yash Patel, Nicholas Pena, De’Shawnda Phillips, Keslynn Pihl, Gabriella Porter, Brianna Powell, Jenna Rayfield, Lindsey Regis, Nicholas Robinson, Zaccaria Romano, Grace Russell, William Russell, Cole Seifert, Savannah Shaney, Nicholas Stafford, Robert Telsrow, Quincy Walker, Janet Widenhouse, Dustin Wiles, Thomas Will, Kendall Williams, Brent Williamson, David Wise.
Filchuk on Dean’s List
Mahaffey on honors list
North Greenville University, Tigerville, SC, has recognized Alyssa Lynne Filchuk from Belmont for her academic accomplishments by naming her to the Dean’s List for the spring 2013 semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must maintain a 3.5 grade point average while taking a minimum of 12 hours.
Taylor Elizabeth Mahaffey of Belmont was named to the honors list for the 2013 spring semester at Averett University in Danville, Va. Taylor is the daughter of Ms. Terri Mahaffey and was named to the Dean’s List with a GPA of 3.4 or above.
Men’s Varsity Baseball Adam Andrew, Luke Beach, Aaron Biggerstaff, Garrett Davila, Mykel Davis, Steven Fulcher, Michael Gutkowski, Daniel Johnson, Charles, Lawing, William Locklear, Aaron Mauldin, Tanner Muse, Mitchell Painter, Derek Perry, Zaccaria Romano, Cole Seifert, Dustin Wiles. Men’s Tennis Chandler Bailey, Ethan Beal, Sadler Gensch, Thomas Gwaltney, Dat Huynh, Bilal Jaliawala, Farukh Kamdar, Mark Kowalewski, Zain Lakhany, Thomas Matthew, Leal Justin Mendoza, Carlos Morales Galindo, Yash Patel, Nicholas Pena, Brent Williamson. Men’s Golf Zachary Brewer, Cody Cauthen, Aaron Davis, Zane Galloway, Corey Hodges, Landon Isaacs, James Mayberry, Maxwell Neisler, Kolbie Reagan, Nicholas Robinson, Nicholas Stafford, Robert Telsrow.
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These South Point High students were among those named to the Academic All Conference Team 2012. Front row: Jenna Rayfield, Madison Carr, and Grace Russell. Back row: Thomas Will, Cameron Boyd, and Lindsey Lee. Not pictured – Madison Monteith, Richard Dunning.
South Point Honors Academic - All Conference team Wanting to show how important academics are emphasized within the athletic program, the South Point athletic department established the Keith Hawthorne Ford South Point Academic All Conference Red Raider team. This team recognizes those who were All Conference in their sport but who have also maintained high academic standing during their sports season. Two teams are recognized each year: one for the fall sports season and one for the winter and spring sports season. At the spring sports banquet held on Thursday, May 23rd, South Point recognized its Academic All Conference team for the 2012 fall sports season.
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To receive this award the scholar athlete must be named an All Conference player; maintain a 3.5 unweighted grade point average during that sports semester; incur no infractions; and have no more than 5 excused absences. Those recognized were: Madison Carr – a freshman who was All Conference in golf. Her parents are Scott and Maria Carr; Madison Monteith – a sophomore who was All Conference in golf. Her parents are William and Melissa Monteith; Cameron Boyd – a senior who was All Conference in soccer. He plans to attend the University of South Carolina. His parents are Dr. Tim and Lisa Boyd; Grace Russell – a
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Red Raider announcer, Williams, going strong after 42 years By John Wilson John.bannernews@gmail.com
Since 1971 Kenny Williams has been the game day announcer for the South Point Red Raiders. That’s a long time. To put it in perspective you have to see what’s happened in the 42 years since Kenny has been behind the mike at Lineberger Stadium. During Kenny’s tenure at South Point the Vietnam War ended. Disco came and went. The Berlin Wall fell. Eight US Presidents have been in the White House. Gas prices went from .36 cents a gallon to the current price of $3.47. Yes, Kenny has been with Red Raider Football for a long time. But Kenny ended up announcing games purely by chance. In 1971 South Point’s Lineberger Stadium was still being constructed. Most of the bleachers on the home side had not yet been built. People use to bring out lawn chairs for a place to sit. The stadium had the nickname of “Lawn Chair Stadium,” The first game announcers at South Point were Joe Messer and Roscoe Helton. The pair had been announcing games for a long time. Their run went back to the old Belmont High School games played at Davis Park. Williams recalled how things went back in the early days of Red Raider football. “Back then Roscoe bought his own equipment out,” Williams said. “Joe was my mailman,” Williams said. “We also played softball together. At the time I was working for Belk’s in downtown Belmont.” Kenny’s shot at announcing came when Messer needed some help at the last minute. “Roscoe got sick and Joe asked me to help out,” Williams said. “That was in 1971. I did a few games that year.” 1971 was a good year for the Red Raiders. That was the year South Point won the Western State Championship. Kenny remembers that championship and some of the players who played for Big Red that year. “Coach Mickey Lineberger played on that team,” Williams added. In 1972 Kenny’s part time duty was about to become a full time gig. “Roscoe retired that year,” Williams said. “So I started to work with Joe.”
Kenny Williams Kenny and Joe Messer would prove to be an effective team. The mutual friends became a main stay at Lineberger Stadium. They would call games together for almost 15 years. “Joe and I worked together until the mid 1980’s,” Williams added. In the mid 80’s Kenny took over the primary announcing duties at Lineberger Stadium. Over the years many people helped Williams run the game day booth for South Point. Kenny is grateful for all the help they have given him. “I’ve worked with some great people,” Williams said. “Robin Buchanan, Milas Culberson and Doug Waters to name just a few.” Kenny is quick to say that he would never have been the stadium voice of the Red Raiders if it wasn’t for the support of one special person. “My wife Dianne lets me do this,” Williams joked. In the many years since calling his first game Kenny has seen his children and grandchildren go to South Point. Their presence has been a source of pride for the 67–year-old grandfather. “My daughter Sharon Fowler graduated in 1982,” Williams recalled. “My granddaughter Brooke Fowler also graduated from South Point. She is a rising senior at UNC Asheville.” During his time at Lineberger Stadium Williams also had the chance to see his grandson Chase Fowler suit up and take the field for Big Red. “I got to call the games he played in.” Kenny is proud of the fact that the Red Raider football program has been so successful. He credits that success to strong leadership and commitment on the part of everyone associated with the athletic program. “There has been a lot of loyalty here,” Williams said. “South Point has been suc-
cessful because there have only been three athletic directors and four coaches. There have also been some great players.” It’s mind boggling to think of how much Belmont football history Kenny has seen. During his time at South Point the Red Raiders have won 19 conference championships and 4 state titles. To say Kenny has seen a few good games since 1971 would be an understatement to say the least. “I’ve seen a lot of exciting games,” Williams said. “I can’t count them all.” Of all the games he has seen one stands out as his most memorable. “In 1979 we were playing Statesville for the Western Division Championship,” Williams said. “Statesville led the whole game.” With a gleam in his eye Kenny continued to recall the game that would go down in Red Raider football history. “With 3 minutes left to play the score was 7-0,” Williams said. “Jeff Williams threw a 45 yard touchdown pass. He then he ran in the 2-point conversion.” South Point would move on to win a state championship that year. Williams would go on to play for the Clemson Tigers. Many people don’t know it but Kenny Williams is not paid to call the games. He is strictly a volunteer. A loyal Red Raider fan. So after all this time one could wonder why Kenny would want to keep coming back year after year. “I really enjoy it,” Williams said. “I do it for the kids. They really love to hear their names called out.” In addition to calling the varsity games Kenny also calls all Red Raider JV football games along with South Point baseball games. If that wasn’t enough he also announces the Belmont Wildcats middle school games. Kenny Williams is truly someone the people of Belmont can be very proud of. When he finally decides to hang up his microphone an inspiring chapter in South Point sports history will come to an end. But luckily for Big Red fans that won’t be happening today. It’s fair to say that Kenny William’s voice will be heard at Lineberger Stadium for years to come. With 42 years under his belt it would be reasonable for one to ask how long can Williams keep going? Kenny’s answer to that question is simple. “I’m going to do this as long as I can.”
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