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Belmont PD hosts Crisis Intervention Team training By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
The Belmont Police Department recently hosted a unique and progressive program designed to teach officers techniques useful in defusing potentially volatile situations. Known as Crisis Intervention Team (CUT), the 40-hour, voluntary participation training involves role playing between officers and “subjects” (also law enforcement or mental health professionals), who act out scenarios that could possibly escalate, and use techniques that turn them into better outcomes. “Crisis Intervention Team Training is a model for community policing that brings together law enforcement, mental health providers, hospital emergency departments and individuals with mental illness and their families to improve responses to people in crisis,” said Belmont PD Capt. Basil Marett. “It's a partnership with the mission to be proactive in improving the quality of life for an individual, family members, and friends with utilizing the information taught in the training.” CIT has many values. These include: Decrease both consumer and of-
ficer injury rates; Decrease the need for lethal force by law enforcement; Reduce the unnecessary incarceration of persons with mental disabilities; Reduce jail costs and jail census; Improve treatment and support resources; 1- Improve community relationships, particularly between law enforcement and consumers and family members; Enhance community policing efforts; Improve ability of law enforcement to effectively manage individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities and/or substance abuse problems; Improve attitudes of law enforcement officers who intervene with people with mental illness, developmental disabilities and/or substance abuse problems. 2- “CIT training helps us better learn how to handle people,” said Belmont PD Officer Pheap Lowrance. “We learn how to step back and listen to their needs.” 3 - According to Karen Creech, who coordinates the CIT program in Gaston County, the local version dates back to January 2014 and eight sessions have been held so far at various venues. Last These Belmont PD officers were among the CIT grads. From left: Capt. Basil Marett, Jim Reagan, Anthony week's event was the first to be hosted Anderson, Pheap Lowrance and Anthony Dover. by Belmont PD. Karen Creech photo See CRISIS page 2
Emily Robinson, MHHS compiling oral Cramerton's top gun histories on computer videos By Alan Hodge
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There is much about Emily Robinson that can throw you off. If you engaged her in a conversation you would find yourself talking to a clever 17 year old teen. One who is witty and full of life. A young Southern girl with a distinctive style all her own. There is no doubt Ms. Robinson is all Southern. That is with a slight twist. Unlike most of her peers Emily's bubbly nature hides a big part of who she is. Emily has a side hobby that takes her to a place where most girls her age would feel, well, out of place. You see, Emily is in to competitive rifle and pistol shooting. Really into it. At first some would say, so what? No big deal. A lot of Southern girls can shoot. But with Emily we aren't talking plinking cans in the backyard shooting. No, we are talking full time hard core competition shooting. Emily can run and gun with the best of them. Emily first started shooting when she was little. "Shooting is a family affair," Emily said. "When I was young my parents Rodney and Belinda Robinson had us out on the range. Me and my two older brothers." Emily said that her shooting memories go back to when she was little. "The first time I was three," Emily laughed. "I shot a .22 long See EMILY ROBINSON page 4
A written recollection is worth the number of words in it, an archival picture is worth a thousand words (or so it's been said), and a videotaped oral history is worth all of them put together. Acting on that principle, the Mt. Holly Historical Society has embarked on yet another interesting project by gathering over two dozen taped oral history interviews, placing them on a computer in the museum at 131 S. Main St., and making them available to visitors to sit and enjoy. The segments were originally recorded as far back as 1994 and as recently as a few weeks ago. Each interview lasts from five minuted to an hour. To create the oral history archive, MHHS member Garrie Brinkley Mt. Holly Historical Society members Robert Black (left) and Garrie Brinkley are seen watching a video made by the late Bobby John Rhyne several years ago. See ORAL HISTORIES page 2 Photo by Alan Hodge
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CRISIS From page 1 4 - Scenarios acted out at Belmont PD included dealing with a person affected by bipolar disorder, another person with schizophrenia, a police dispatcher/911 caller interaction, and a person with substance abuse issues. 5 - Over two dozen officers and others in the law enforcement arena took part. Participants came from Cherryville PD, Belmont PD, Gaston County Probation and Parole, Gaston County Sheriff's Office, Gastonia PD, and Gaston County PD. The CIT gathering at Belmont PD combined training with a graduation ceremony. Guest speakers included Cherryville PD Chief Chad Hawkins, Gaston County Sheriff Alan Cloninger, Gastonia PD Chief Robert Helton, Gaston County Telecommunications Myron Shelor, Probation and Parole Brian Branch, and Belmont Capt. Basil Marett. Grads of the program included Cherryville PD Wesley Ryan Bennett,; Probation and Parole; Rhonda Howie, Nelson Livingstone, Teresa Jasper, Jason Sherman, King Stratford, Patricia Walls, Shamain Johnson, Kathy McAuley, Eric Abromaitis, Sarah Catherine Greenlee, Susan Newton, W. Lewis; This was the group of officers from across Gaston County who attended the CIT training and graduation event at Belmont Gaston County Sheriff's Dept. Todd Gantt, Kimberly Price, Jonathan PD last week. Blanton, Joseph Heffner, Linda Letcavage; Gastonia PD, Harrison HamKaren Creech photos orsky, C.R. Northey, Steven Hoyle, Frederick Williams, S.C. Canipe; Gaston County PD, D. Colvard; Belmont PD, Pheap Lowrance, James Reagan, Anthony Anderson, Anthony Dover.
These CIT officers were simulating deescalating an encounter with a bipolar disorder individual. From left: Jackie Quinley CIT instructor; Sgt. Kim Price, Gaston County Sheriff Office; Officer S. Canipe, City of Gastonia PD; Officer P. Lowrance, Belmont PD.
ORAL HISTORIES From page 1 worked with a computer programmer to make an easy to use, touch screen technology that anyone can operate. “We interviewed people who grew up in Mt. Holly and got their remembrances of school, church, downtown, working in the mills, and life in general,” said MHHS member
Bobby Black. “Some of them also shared family stories from days gone by.” Interviewees had a basic 20 question list to answer, but there was plenty of ad-libbing too. The list of folks videotaped includes a wide variety of personages from eclectic backgrounds. Examples are-
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teachers Rebecca Thompson, Ruth Blackwood Smith, Helen Springs, Sara Loftin, and Ruth Munday; councilman Dr. Bob Duke; writer Henry Gaston; school principal Allan Craig; African-American leader Zeb McDowell; and former mayors Frank McLean and Charles Black, Jr. Black, a WWII aviator, tells a humorous anecdote about flying a small plane over Mt. Holly, turning off the motor, and yelling a greeting to his wife on the ground. In McDowell's tape he tells about race relations in Mt. Holly's past. Some interviewees were a bit camera shy but the MHHS
worked around that. “For a few folks we had family members sit in on the filming and that made them feel more comfortable,” Black said. “Once they started talking, they forgot the camera was there.” Several of the interviewees have passed away since they were filmed, and having the tapes has proved important for their families. “It is a happy yet sometimes sad time for them to come watch,” Black said. “It brings back memories.” The goal is to add even more interviews to the computer. “We have 25 now, I wish we had 125,” said Black. ©CommunityFirstMedia
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Belmont Police Department’s National Night Out The Belmont Police Department recently held its National Night Out event in Stowe Park. Lots of folks turned out for hot dogs, games, visits from South Point Baptist Clown Ministry, McGruff the police dog, a K9 demo and other activities.
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EMILY ROBINSON From page 1 rifle." As time went on Emily shot more. From her parents she learned more about guns and firearms safety. She soon discovered that she had a knack for shooting. She was actually pretty good. When Emily was 11 she decided to pit her skills against other shooters. She signed up for a Glock Sport Shooting Foundation (GSSF) competition. The Glock matches are demanding. Shooters are required to shoot a course of fire at ranges from five yards to 25 yards. Competitors shoot paper and steel targets. Each stage of fire has a set number of rounds and a time limit. For her first match Emily traveled to Georgia. She entered in the civilian class as a High Junior Female. She went up against other young shooters. And, in her first competition she won. Emily recalled that the win wasn't pretty but she was glad she pulled it off. "My score was a little horrendous," Emily laughed. "I've improved over the years." Emily soon found that there was more to shooting then just the matches. Emily soon developed new friends. She met new people. "Everybody was friendly," Emily said. "Everyone wanted to help. There were not many young females." Emily shot Glock matched for several years. Then in 2012 she decided to up her game. She started to take on matches sponsored by the United States Practical Shooting Association. (USPSA) Any type of competition shooting can be demanding and unforgiving. The sport can be intense and pressure packed. The USPSA matches are definitively tougher and more challenging. In the USPSA matches Emily needed to do more then shoot. She needed to show she could shoot and move from target
to target. She also needed to show a proficiency with different weapons. Emily quickly proved that she was up for the challenge. It didn't take long for her to be noticed. Being noticed is a good thing. It can get you sponsored. It didn't take long before Emily garnered sponsorships by companies affiliated with competitive shooting. Currently Emily is sponsored by Ed's Public Safety, Lucas Oil, Atlantic Arms and Ammo, and Nightforce. Having a sponsorship can really help with costs. Since shooting her first match in Georgia Emily has competed in over 250 events. She has traveled across the Southern and Mid-Atlantic states. Over time those costs add up. Any help is welcome. "The sponsors help financially," Emily added. "They also support you. They help with entry fees, optics, ammo, hotels and shooting jerseys." Much of what she learned as a young girl shooting with her family helped her as she advanced. Emily is proud of her sponsors. But it's fair to say that Emily is proudest of the support she gets from her family. No matter what she talks about Emily always rolls back to her family. The memories of shooting with her brothers Justin and Joshua are precious to her. Emily learned a lot from her family. "They really helped me in the beginning," Emily recalled. "My Dad is a Captain with the Cramerton Police Department. My Mom works at City Hall, she is also a reserve officer. Mom and Dad have been extremely supportive. It took a lot of money to put up with me." Emily's older brother Justin, is in the US Army. He is currently serving overseas in Kuwait. Even Justin lent a hand with Emily's training. "My brother is in the Army," Emily stated. "He helped me with rifle train-
ing." Emily is now at a point in her life where she wants to give back. In addition to shooting Emily participates in teaching programs. She wants to pass on to others what she learned from her folks and on the competition circuit. "Now I shoot and teach," Emily said. "I teach gun safety. Safety is the number one thing." Shooting has given Emily wisdom that many her age don't possess. She is very mature for her age. But those admirable qualities don't hide the fact that deep down Emily is, in the end just a Southern Girl with a twist. Emily understands that she is a little different from her peers. Her unique nature makes her special. In a world where conforming is all the rage Ms. Robinson stands out in a crowd. In the end, Emily will be Emily. A not so typical teen from Cramerton. "When I'm at the range I'm the messy person," Emily said. "I don't care if I get dirty." But once off the range Emily switches to girl mode. "People think shooting is a masculine sport," Emily said." But there are girls like me that can tear it up." What does the future hold for Cramerton's version of Annie Oakley? Well, that yet to be seen. Emily is mulling over several things. Currently she is finishing up her senior year in high school in a home school study program. She is also taking nursing classes at Gaston College. Another thing Emily is considering is a military career. If she goes that route she will follow her brother into the US Army. If she goes in the Army, Emily is hoping to secure a spot in the coveted US Army Marksmanship Training Unit (MTU) If Emily doesn't get in MTU she has a plan. "I want to go into EOD or be a Combat Medic." She said.
Emily Robinson poses with her dad, who is a captain with the Cramerston police and her mother, who is a reserve officer as well. Photo Provided By Rodney Robinson In military jargon EOD is short for Explosive Ordnance and Demolition. That's right, Emily want to work with explosives. Why? Well, it was said before. Emily will be Emily.
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Cramerton hires new parks and recreation director The Town of Cramerton has hired Eric Smallwood as its new Director of Parks and Recreation. Smallwood’s first day of employment with the Town was July 27. He will be responsible for direction, leadership, and oversight of Cramerton’s cultural, recreation, athletic, and community health and fitness programs and related facilities. Smallwood replaces Cam Carpenter who retired earlier this year. Smallwood joins Cramerton with over seven years of experience working in the field of municipal parks and recreation, including over four years of experience as a director. He earned his degree in Sports Management from Guilford College in Greensboro, NC and is a graduate of the UNC School of Government’s Municipal & County Administration Course. He holds a number of accreditations including memberships in the NC Recreation and Parks Association and the National Recreation and Parks Association. Most recently, Smallwood worked for the Town of Harrisburg, NC as the Parks and Recreation Director for over four years. Town Manager David Pugh stated, “I am truly excited at this hire for Cramerton. Eric has an impressive and diverse background in parks and recreation, which will serve Cramerton and its citizens well. I know that he will be able to build on the already excellent parks and recreation facilities and programs that contribute to Cramerton’s strong quality-of-life.” Cramerton has also hired Dave Pettine as Interim Planning Director to replace Kevin Krouse who took a job as Lowell's city manager. Pettine comes to Cramerton through a temporary contact with NFocus Planning & Design. The company has an excellent reputation in Planning and Zoning staffing in North Carolina, and especially the Charlotte Region. Pettine is an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certified senior level planner who has worked in several planning/ zoning capacities including Director of Planning and Zoning in York County, South Carolina as well as planning initiatives in Raleigh, NC involving NC DOT and the Mountains to Sea Trail initiative. “Both Pettine and Smallwood are high level professionals in their respective fields,” Pugh said. “This allows Cramerton to continue to excellent level of service to citizens in both Planning & Zoning and Parks & Recreation. We are very excited they are working for Cramerton.”
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MT. HOLLY Bethel Baptist Church NC Highway 273 704-827-9846
Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224
Burge Memorial Methodist Church 312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726
Morningside Missionary Church 711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142
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 Core Church 707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033 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
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 Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320 New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468 New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822 New Saint Paul Holiness Church 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851 North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141 Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993
Westview Presbyterian Church 1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216
Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252
Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC 120 Park Street 704-825-1333
Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280
Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Avenue 704-827-8474
Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God 124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-829-1091
Crossroads Wesleyan Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381
Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061
Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711
East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780
Holy Comforter Lutheran Church 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
Power of the Spirit Church 118 School Street 704-827-7071
East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845
Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007 Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342 Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483
Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600
East Belmont Free Will Baptist 909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346
Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
East Belmont Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-825-8822 Ebenezer United Methodist Church 120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366
Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
First Baptist Church 23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758
Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811
Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046 Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist 212 South Street 704-825-7269
Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357
New Hope Presbyterian Church 4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697
Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
Springfield Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-820-0193
New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195
Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668 First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106
St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283
Tuckaseegee Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301
Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276
Way of the Cross Baptist Church 238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111
Full Gospel Church 106 School St 704-827-9621
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
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442 Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner St. 704-827-0004 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751
Message of Love Church 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500
New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457 North Belmont Church of God 2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092 O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576 Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480
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Jack Arlington Neil Gastonia – Jack Arlington Neil, 87, passed away August 8, 2016 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Cadillac, MI to the late Arthur and Ethel Neil. He worked for Ecolab for 32 years as a Sales Executive until his retirement in 1994. Jack was a US Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Mary E. Neil; daughter and son in law Deborah Neil and Alvin Durany of Atlanta ; sons and daughters in law William G. “Bill” and Pam Neil of LaCrosse WI, Peter S. and Donna Worick Neil of Belmont and David A. and Karen Neil of Springfield VA; sister and brother in law Barbara Neil Robinson and Merle of West Jefferson NC. Jack was a very loving husband, father and grandfather and great grandfather known as “Grampa Jack” by his nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A private “Life Celebration” will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to All Saint’s Episcopal Church, 1201 South New Hope Road, Gastonia NC 28054. A Simple Service, burial and cremation, is serving the family 704-884-0150.
The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hickory Music Factory, PO Box 2712, Hickory, NC 28603; web site at www.hickorymusicfactory. com (note: Scholarships). Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark. com. The Brown Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & GRANITE FALLS – Cremations. Amos Calloway Brown, Jr., 68, of Granite Falls went home to be with his Lord on August 8, 2016. Born on March 27, 1948 in Belmont NC, he was the son of Anna Belle Brown and the Take Control of Your Dialate Amos C. Brown Sr. Amos was a member of Grace Cha- betes. Living Healthy with Diapel United Methodist Church. betes is a Stanford University Amos proudly served his program designed for individucountry in the US Army dur- als with pre-diabetes, diabetes ing the Vietnam War. His pas- or at risk for diabetes, and who sions were golf, music, and want to better manage their fishing. Amos was a loving health. The program helps parand devoted husband, father, ticipants control blood glucose grandfather, and a friend to levels, eat well, manage sympall who knew him. Amos was toms, solve problems, and to known by all for his sense of feel better.Wed.'s, Sept. 7 - Oct. humor and his outgoing per- 12 | 2- 4:30pm (6 sessions - must be able to attend at least 4). sonality. R e g i s t r a t i o n Survivors include his wife Info:Location: Lucile Tatum of forty-eight years, June Ctr., 959 Osceola St., GastoBrown of the home; children, Alan Brown and wife Shana nia; Program is free (Valued of Granite Falls, Debbie Wey over $400) - pre-registration is and husband Chris of Tega required by August 31st. Call Cay, SC; grandchildren, Evan 704-922-2127. Wey, Caroline Wey, Garrett Brown, Sydney Hurley; sister, Brenda Taylor and husband Michael of Mt. Holly; brother, Lloyd Brown and wife Meritha of Cramerton; and numerous nephews and nieces. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 1 PM at Catawba Funerals & Cremations with Carl Wilson officiating.
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My daughter’s wedding Part 2 – “The Father Daughter Dance” Every wedding I’ve attended has the father – daughter dance which was performed to the song, “Daddy’s little girl.” Today’s father and daughter dance is done to “Butterfly Kisses”. I wanted something different for my daughter and me. One day I popped my “Chicago” CD set into the car and found our dance song, “Will You Still Love Me for the Rest of My Life.” Here is how the dance went down. The DJ announced the father and daughter dance. I went over to Maria and escorted her to the dance floor. I told her, “You have to lead, I can’t dance.” During the first verse, we did something between a fox trot, a 3-step, and attempted to scoot across the dance floor pretending to be Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. We were having a good time. If you were watching, you were bored. When the second verse started, my son-inlaw Will asked my wife to dance. The audience erupted in applause. Now there were four of us on the dance floor. Will and Dot can dance so it was more entertaining. At the end of the second verse, there is a great transition. As it began, the four of us held hands and spun in a circle. We circled 8 steps to the left (I counted in my head because I can’t dance) and 8 steps to our right. The audience thought this was fantastic and cheered us on but the best part was yet to come. At the end of that transition, there is a bigger transition. The song slows down. It sounds like, (but is not) kettle drums being pounded. If you know Chicago, it is the full backing of their brass section. The “kettle drums” would pound 5 times. When it got to this part of the song, we stopped spinning in a circle. We pulled back as far as we could, counting the beats and trying to stretch out that 4th beat as long as we could.
When it came to the 5th beat, we all came together in a tight circle (think of 4 bodies colliding). The song thundered in a great crescendo and returned to the words and music of the first verse. When we stepped Tony Marciano back and the four of us let go of our hands, Maria and Will were dancing. Dot and I were standing on the edge of the dance circle, watching them dance. The audience loved it. There was a lot of symbolism in what we did. There came a day when I had to say to my family of origin that my wife was more important to me than my mother and my two sisters. My mother was not happy with me. Will and Maria and I had conversations about the invitation for Thanksgiving. If they heard, “Are you coming home for Thanksgiving?”, their reply is to be, “But we are home for Thanksgiving. However, we are happy to come over to your house for Thanksgiving.” The dance idea came from the scripture verse that says, “Therefore a man shall leave his mother and father and be joined to his wife and the two shall become one flesh.” The symbolism of the dance was that Will and Maria started a new family. We, as the larger audience of family and friends had to respect that and not treat them as if they were still single. As the father of the bride, it’s easier said than done. They also know how important it is to me to launch them to start their own life.
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Food and fun at Mt. Holly Parks and Rec. Department’s Food Truck Friday The Mt. Holly Parks and Rec. Dept. held another one of its great Food Truck Friday events downtown. Turnout was big and lots of delicious food truck grub was consumed. Photos by Cheri Love
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Cramerton news briefs Cramerton has been honored with the 2016 Tree City USA of the Year award by the North Carolina Urban Forest Council. As communities are always changing, maintaining a healthy tree canopy is an essential tool to providing a high quality of life to residents, and preserving the character of our town. With a population of just over 4,200, Cramerton serves as an example of how small communities can be proactive to manage their urban forest, and recognizing that our trees are a part of town history. Bikes available The Cramerton Parks and Recreation Department has several bikes that are ready for donation. Parents need to contact the Parks and Recreation office to fill out a confidential form. Youth Fishing Tournament - Goat Island Park Saturday, September 24th 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. Tournament will be catch and release. Youth awards will be given for biggest, smallest, and most fish caught. Fishing permits are not required for children 15 years of age and younger. Pre-registration available beginning September 1st at Cramerton Parks and Recreation and same day registration will be available at the event. Free event! Seniors covered dish luncheon Seniors meet the fourth Tuesday of each month for a covered dish lunch and program that begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Cramerton Community Center located at One Julian Street. Please bring a covered dish and join on Tuesday August 23rd.
Coach Huss honored On August 2, 2016 the Board of Commissioners recognized Coach Huss with a Mayoral Proclamation celebrating his life. The sports complex at 8 Julian Street was dedicated in 1999 in honor of Mr. Huss. He will be remembered for his years of service as a school teacher, principal, and recreational leader. He was inducted into the Gaston County Sports Hall of Fame in 1977 and won numerous championships in football and basketball, received several coach of the year honors, and served as Cramerton Grand Marshal. Goat in Boat stickers The Goat in the Boat stickers are available for purchase at Town Hall for $5.00 for one and any additional stickers purchased at the same time will be $3.00. All proceeds from the purchase of stickers will go towards funding of the Veterans Memorial. Community Committee To improve the physical beauty and sense of community pride through volunteer outreach projects a Community Committee is being formed. If you would like to serve on this committee please contact the Town Clerk at 704-824-4337. Cramerton Food Bank Monetary donations may be made to the Cramerton Ministerial Association and mailed to 76 Riverside Drive, Cramerton, NC 28032. Canned food and dry goods that have not expired are appreciated. Items may be dropped off at the C.B. Huss Rec Complex, Riverside Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, and the Cramerton Fire Dept. Please contact Reverend Lefler at 704-756-1531.
New Stanley history book preselling Brevard Station Museum in Stanley is offering pre-sale special pricing on the new local book, “Images of America – STANLEY”. This is a 125 page soft-cover edition with over 600 photographs showing the history of Stanley. The book was authored by Joyce Handsel, Pat Smith and Ruth Wood. More information about the book and introductory pricing can be found at www.brevardstation. com. All proceeds from the sale of the book benefit the museum, and it is particularly important to purchase copies directly from Brevard Station Museum because the profit for the Museum is much more than if the book is purchased elsewhere including other online websites. From August 12th to September 12th, the pre-sale price for one book is $17.99 plus $5.00 for shipping. The retail price is $21.99 but during this Pre-sale period from August 12th to September 12th, additional copies are offered for $20.00 each. A special limited-time option is to purchase five books and get one free. So, six books for $100 makes each book $16.67. The shipping cost is $5.00 regardless of quantity purchased. The Brevard Station Museum is open on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm and books will be for sale to walk-in customers who want to avoid shipping cost. If a check is mailed to place order, the books can then be picked up later on when the Museum is open on Saturdays. The Brevard Station Museum is located at 112 S. Main Street in downtown Stanley next door to Town Hall. PayPal will be available for purchasers on the Museum website over the next several days or orders can be placed using a check and mailing with mailing address information (or advise if picking up) to Brevard Station Museum at 112 S. Main St., Stanley NC 28164 Stanley.
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County Police Citizens’ Police Academy for Youth holds graduation The Gaston County Police Department’s 17th annual Citizens’ Police Academy for Youth was held from 9:00am to 3:00pm, Monday, July 11, 2016 through Friday, July 15, 2016. At the program’s conclusion on Friday, a graduation ceremony and reception for students and parents was held at Gaston County Police headquarters. During this week long program twentyone students, ages 12 through 15, were pro-
vided with first-hand information on police operations, to include community policing, police patrol procedures, criminal investigations, crime scene and fingerprinting, special investigations, the Hazardous Devices Team, Marine Enforcement Unit, police K-9, police records, school resource officers, property and evidence, the Emergency Response Team and the Gaston County Police Department Explorer Post. The students were given
tours of the police department, 911 Communications Center, Animal Control, the court system and the county jail. Students also participated in hands on demonstrations that included simulated police vehicle stops, the Fatal Consequences D.W.I. program, and serving as participants in Teen Court. Graduates of this year’s CPA for Youth are: Madeline Borkowski, Zoe Bryant, Cade Coone, Connor Corcoran, Hunter Flynn,
Hope Freeman, Erica Fretz, Benjamin Guadarrama, Marvin Hagen, Isaiah Herman, Payton Love, Youthan Love, Caleb Meier, Evan Mobley, Amelia Queen, Brandon Roche, Cyana Rose, Brandon Sammons, John Schwindeman, Kylin Starr and Tanner Warsinsky. For more information contact Sergeant Josh Hamlin at 704-866-3320 or jhamlin@ gcps.org.
Students enjoy summer program experience at Bit of Hope horse ranch
South Point High’s Bobbie Cavnar spoke at the teacher conference. He’s also NC Teacher of the Year. Gaston Schools photo
Annual conference focuses on teaching and learning They spent two days in the classroom to make sure their own classrooms will be ready for the school year. From the basics of math and reading to the latest in technology tools and techniques, Gaston County Schools’ Teaching and Learning Conference gave teachers a chance to learn and network with other educators. More than 1,000 teachers and school administrators from around Gaston County and across the region attended the 11th annual conference held August 8 and 9 on the Gaston College campus. Dozens of seminars and workshops were offered on topics ranging from classroom management to math, literacy, science and engineering, mental health, first aid, Twitter, ACT preparation, teaching students with autism, and more. Teachers had an opportunity to hear from North Carolina Teacher of the Year Bobbie Cavnar, one of Gaston County Schools’ own, as well as national education experts Dr. Tommy Watson and Dr. Sharroky Hollie. Watson, known as “Dr. Inspiration,” was Monday’s keynote speaker. Sharing from his own story of growing up in poverty and homelessness, he encouraged teachers to look for the potential in their students. Hollie was Tuesday’s keynote speaker, giving a talk titled “Journey to Responsiveness: Six Ways to Know if You Are Culturally Responsive.” A former middle and high school teacher, he is now an assistant professor at California State University, Dominguez Hills and executive director of the Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning. Cavnar presented the conference’s closing remarks, encouraging teachers for the new school year ahead. He was named the N.C. Teacher of the Year in April and will serve as an ambassador for public education over the next year.
For a few weeks this summer, students had horses for teachers and a ranch for a classroom. Gaston County Schools partnered with Bit of Hope Ranch to offer the “Trailblazers” camp, an educational program designed to help prepare students for the year ahead. Groups of students spent two weeks at Bit of Hope where the daily program included time working with and riding the horses, teamwork challenges on an obstacle course, hikes on the nature trail, and other educational activities. The camp was coordinated through the district’s LEAP (Leading, Educating and Planning Program) initiative with the goal of developing students’ communication and problem-solving skills. “I’m so proud of these students,” said LEAP coordinator Robin Leach, adding that the rising fifth and seventh graders developed confidence and teamwork as they learned how to interact
Gaston Schools photo with, groom, and ride the horses. Meg Vanderbilt, executive director at Bit of Hope Ranch, explained the goals of the camp curriculum: “They are learning how to protect their boundaries and navigate through different obstacles. They’re learning communication skills as well as what happens when you face obstacles because they are going to face challenges in school this year.” The daily schedule started with the horses. Students learned how to put a saddle and halter on the horse,
groom it, lead it through an obstacle course, and of course, how to ride. For some students, it was their first time encountering a horse. Denise Shook, activities director, explained that camp counselors helped students learn how to identify, communicate about and work through the stress or fear a new experience can cause. Leach said the students enjoyed learning from the ranch staff and high school student volunteers. “Meg and her team have been wonderful to work with,” Leach said. In addition to time with
the horses, students enjoyed time on the ranch obstacle course where they were challenged to navigate obstacles while working as a team. They also completed science projects on the nature trail and had history and character education lessons about knights, including how they prepare for battle and concepts like honor, integrity, duty and courage. It was a great experience, said one student. “It’s fun here. You get to ride horses and and learn how to work together.”
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(L to R) Terry Barnwell and Annis Meeks were former classmates attending Dallas Elementary School in the early 60’s. More than 50 years later by chance, they take a class at Gaston College this summer.
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When Annis Meeks walked into the Gaston College classroom where the Computers for Medical Office class was meeting, she found another student sitting at her usual desk. Almost immediately, she recognized him as Terry Barnwell, an elementary school classmate who had moved out of the area decades before. Meeks and Barnwell attended the segregated Dallas Elementary School, which was renamed the Gingles School. After graduating from 8th grade, they went to Lincoln High School in Bessemer City. They were in 9th grade when Barnwell moved to New York. Meeks was transferred to Holbrook High School in Lowell when North Carolina schools were integrated. Although she had been in the honor society at Lincoln High School, she had to start over at her new high school. When it was learned that she had been the chief cheerleader at Lincoln High, she was asked to teach routines to the Holbrook cheerleaders but was not permitted to join the squad and cheer at games. She graduated from Holbrook High in 1967. After high school, Meeks attended Gaston College briefly, then got married and moved to Fort Knox, Kentucky, as a military wife. She had two sons and eventually moved back to North Carolina. She worked at Gaston Memorial Hospital from 1973 until 1984, serving as communications coordinator for the nursing staff for 4.5 years and as a secretary in the surgery department for 6 years. A single mother, Meeks took a job as a receiving clerk with Freightliner in Gastonia, where her higher salary made it easier to put her two sons through college. She continued with the hospital as a relief worker, working holidays and weekends. While at Gaston Memorial Hospital, Meeks went back to Gaston College, earning her associate degree in Liberal Arts from Gaston College in 1991. Her job at Freightliner enabled her to continue her education, and she received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Belmont Abbey College. She currently works part-time as a substitute teacher and part of the extended care staff at First Wesleyan Christian School. Although Meeks intends to stay at her current job, she always prepares for change and decided to enroll in the Computers for Medical Office class at Gaston College to enhance her professional skills. “Learning is life-long,” she said. “It keeps me energetic and vibrant. I plan to take additional classes as warranted.” One of Barnwell’s memories from attending Dallas Elementary School was sharing textbooks because there were not enough books for each student. The shared books were often missing pages. One time, the school principal came into the classroom to distribute new textbooks to the students. “I
can still remember touching the clean pages and the new smell of the books,” said Barnwell. Unfortunately, it wasn’t long before the new books were collected. They had been intended for another school and had been delivered to Dallas Elementary by mistake. When he was in the 9th grade in 1964, Barnwell moved to New York City to live with his mother. He returned to North Carolina in 1970, having dropped out of school, and went back to New York in 1974. There he attended Brooklyn Tech and earned his GED, and then enrolled in John Jay College of Criminal Justice for a certification in security management. The certification was required for his job as a director of security management. Barnwell continued his education and earned his master’s degree in Christian Ministry from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. He moved back to North Carolina in 2009 and got married in November 2014. He is attending Gaston College to refresh and brush up on his computer skills. Encountering Meeks in the Computers for Medical Office class, which is offered through the Gaston College Continuing Education Department, was a pleasant surprise. “The eyes and the voice were the same,” he said. “Our hair may be a bit dusty, but we’re still the same people.” Barnwell is happy to be back in his home state permanently. “I’ve never been more content with who I am, where I am, and where I’m going,” he said. Meeks and Barnwell shared with their Gaston College classmates some of their experiences from their time together at Dallas Elementary. “It was a beautiful reunion,” said Steve Curtis, Instructor at Gaston College. “They hadn’t seen each other for over 50 years, yet they reconnected immediately.” When they started to talk about what they had experienced in elementary and high school, the other students in the classroom wanted to hear more. Curtis recognized Meeks’ and Barnwell’s story as a valuable history lesson and jumped at the opportunity to incorporate it into a class that teaches essential occupational skills for today’s workplace. “Annis and Terry lived the history of segregation, integration, and the school busing process, and the way they told us what they had gone through was fascinating and inspiring,” said Curtis. “Both of them are great students and outstanding individuals I am proud to have met.” Although they have completed the Computers for Medical Office class, Meeks and Barnwell say they will keep in touch. A 50year high school reunion is being planned and they will have the opportunity to reconnect with many more classmates who lived through those historic times.
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Summer Learning Loss Prevention Program held at Piedmont Charter School Natalie Parker says this summer, Gaston County YMCA funded a Summer Learning Loss Prevention program that was coordinated with and held at Piedmont Community Charter School: CFA for rising title 1 first and second graders. Since 2013, the YMCA has had a national initiative to prevent summer learning loss through this six-week summer time literacy and enrichment program. Gaston YMCA Director of Social Responsibility, Dwayne Burks shares, “This is more than a program. This is a chance to impact the
lives of children with learning. The amazing thing is that the students are having so much fun they hardly realize they are actually learning.� Guest speakers range from police officers, Josh Hamlin and Rodney Hamrick (pictured), to local artists with each adding something new and interesting. Piedmont teachers worked with YMCA staff to run the Summer Learning Loss Prevention program. Title 1 Coordinator, Jenn Wyatt, said, “I love that I get to build relationships with students that I will be working with throughout the year.�
New traffic pattern for Belmont Central afternoon car pick-up announced There’s a new traffic pattern for car riders at Belmont Central Elementary. This map shows the layout and route. For information visit www.gaston.k12.nc.us. Gaston Schools graphic ACCOMPLISHMENTS LOSS MANAGEMENT ANNUAL MARGINS AVAILABILITY MEETINGS BENEFITS NETWORKING BOSS NOTICE CAREER OFFICE CASUAL OVERTIME CONFERENCE PAYCHECK CUSTOMER PROFIT DEDUCTIONS PROGRESS EMPLOYEE PROMOTION GOALSETTING REFERENCES GRIEVANCE SERVICE HIRE SUPERVISOR HOURS UNION INTERNSHIP WAGES JOB WORKERS LEAVE
The Gaston County Schools Transportation Department operates one of the safest school bus fleets in the state. Bus transportation is provided to elementary, middle, and high school students living at least a mile and a half from their assigned school. All bus drivers must be 18 years or older and pass a bus driver training program designated by the N.C. Division of Highways. Bus drivers are trained and licensed by the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles. The transportation department was chosen as one of the Top Ten School Bus Fleets in the country and we are the first school system in the United States to produce its own biodiesel fuel. The department uses recycled vegetable oil from our school cafeterias to make the fuel. Bus Schedule Questions concerning your child’s bus schedule should be directed to the school principal. School Bus Safety Tips School bus safety is a top priority with Gaston County Schools. In order to make the bus transportation system as safe as possible, parents should remind children of the following conduct and bus safety rules:
• Always obey your bus driver. • Observe good conduct. Always talk quietly on the bus. Never scream. • Be at your bus stop on time. • Help keep the bus clean. • Stay off the street when waiting for the bus. • Stay in your seat until the bus comes to a complete stop. • Don’t play with the emergency door. • Leave the bus only at the front of the door except in case of an emergency. • Always keep hands, arms and head inside the bus. • Never use drugs, tobacco, alcohol or profane language on the bus. • Always use the handrail to get on and off the bus. • Walk on the left side of the road facing traffic when going to the bus stop. Always stay well off the road. • When approaching or leaving your bus, if you must cross the street, always cross in front of the bus where the driver can see you. Always make sure the bus has stopped and the stop signal is extended. • Always occupy the seat assigned by the driver or principal.
Seen at Del Paso Country Club, Sacramento, California, Taylor Hinson, a Senior at Gaston Christian School from Belmont, shot 72 and 72 for her first two rounds of golf tournament play which has her in a tie for fourth place at 2-over-par 144 at the Trusted Choice Big I National Championship in the Girls Division. The first-round leader Leila Dizon followed up her 68 with another 68 to maintain her lead at 6-under-par 136. Only eight strokes separate Hinson and Dizon going into the third day of play. Last year, Taylor finished 4th in the state and looks to be a strong contender for NCISAA medal this year. Gaston Christian School photo
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East Gaston Football practice scenes
The East Gaston High football team took to the field last week despite the broiling heat and tropical humidity. Hopes are for a great upcoming season from the Warriors. Photos by Jim Abernethy
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Practice makes perfect for East Gaston Football program... Look for the Banner-News Fall Football Preview section in next week’s edition. Coverage of all our local High School football programs. Photos by Jim Abernethy
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1991 East Gaston Wrestling Team to be honored at Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame Banquet By Kathy Blake They were a bond of brothers, Velcro’d together by the coached belief that they could whup anyone. They were right.
The 1990-91 East Gaston High School wrestling team was 20-0 and state champs, an outcome they knew was inevitable from day one. “Coach (Doug) Smith and Kirk Wells, his assistant, they instilled an attitude in us that we just couldn’t be beat. And we bought into it,” says Paul Combs, a senior that year who wrestled at 125 pounds. “And it just progressed. These were a bunch of young, teachable boys that had great coaches, and every day at practice they didn’t just drill moves and technique, they would drill an attitude of success into our heads. Every day. “We were as mentally tough as we were physical.” The Warriors won the North Carolina State 4A Individual Tournament, the Western 4A Regional, the Tri-County 4-A Conference, the Gaston County Tournament and everything during the regular season. As a team, they remain united in the Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame. “One of the pleasures of my life was walking into a gym behind these guys and watching everyone’s heads turn and look at them,” says Smith, who coach East Gaston from 1978 to 1992. “It was like, ‘Uh-oh, there they are.’ It was the culture, the winning culture we developed in the 1980s about how to win, and in the ‘90s, they just assumed we would do it again.” The points margin from those 20 victories was 1,136-203. Everyone helped everyone, to put the best combination on the mat. “We see so many things in today’s world, political stuff, that tries to divide us among racial lines, ethnic lines, socio-economic lines, and you look at that ’91 team and we had kids of all races, all backgrounds, and we didn’t care about black, we didn’t care about white,” says Cain Beard, who was a 103-pound sophomore. “The only color we cared about was gold. It’s a standard you set.” Jerry Brooks, a senior who went on to compete for Campbell University, was state champion that year, at 189 pounds. “Coach Smith is a real good guy, a real good coach,” he says. “All the coaches I was able to play sports under, I was very fortunate.” The team graduated eight starters from the previous year. “We had to fill eight weight classes out of 13, so we weren’t really on some people’s radar,” Smith says, “But this team really came together. We wore out pretty much everybody. It was incredible.” The Warriors beat Olympic High School 69-0 and Harding High School 78-0. For Combs, the WRAL tournament in Raleigh was the highlight. “It was the biggest tournament of the year. There were probably 40 teams there,” he says. “Rock Hill had won the state eight times in 10 years and they were nationally ranked, and we beat them that year. By a point and a half. I pinned a kid, and Coach Smith looked at me and said, ‘You just won the tournament for us right there. Your points just won the tournament.’” Today, Smith owns a trophy and awards business, Awards Express, in Charlotte. It’s been 25 years since that ’91 season.
Combs went from high school to the military and works for Old Dominion Freight Lines. Brooks lives near Raleigh and owns five franchises of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. Beard lives in Stanley and commutes to Rock Hill, S.C. He’s been the wrestling coach at Rock Hill High School for nine years, and his team has won three state championships and been runners-up three times. He was selected to coach in the 2016 SCWCA Best Western North South All-Star Classic last March in North Myrtle Beach. “That culture that was there in ’91, the winning and doing things the right way, we just all knew everybody was on the same page – everybody knew what our goals were from the get-go,” Beard says. “What I probably hold most dear is that everybody on that team, from the littlest guy to the biggest guy, we held each other to a standard that we were going to go out and perform to the best of our ability, and we knew that the end goal was a state championship. “Coach Smith always said, take care of our team goals first and anything after that is icing on the cake. And that’s been my coaching philosophy as well, and it’s paid off. We spent so much time together over that four-month period in ’91, that we developed a bond like family. To this day, those guys are my brothers. No matter where we go in life, we have that bond that will never go away.” 1990-91 East Gaston Wrestling Head coach: Doug Smith (NC 4A Coach of the Year) Team record: 20-0 State tournament qualifiers: 9 (Billy Rick, 112; Shad Ellis, 119; Paul Combs, 125; Marrio McCorkle, 130; Brian Stewart, 140; Todd Flowers, 145; Justin Broome, 160; Julius Lynch, 171; Jerry Brooks, 189). State champion: 1 (Jerry Brooks) State runners-up: 3 (Shad Ellis, Paul Combs, Marrio McCorkle)
Tournaments won: NC State Dual Team; NC State 4A Individual Tournament (then-record 85.5 points); NC Western 4A Regional; Tri-County 4A Conference; Gaston County Tournament; North Surry Duals; WRAL Invitational; East Gaston Invitational. Team members who would win an individual state title during their career: 3 Team members who would be state placers during their career: 11 Team members who would be state qualifiers during their career: 20 Who the Warriors beat/ match scores: North Gaston 53-14; Myers Park 57-8; South Mecklenburg 58-9; Ashbrook 65-5; Kings Mountain 46-14; McMichael 66-6; Forbush 65-2; North Surry 55-9; Northwest Guilford 61-12; Olympic 69-0; West Mecklenburg 40-26; North Mecklenburg 62-6; West Charlotte 70-3; Crest 61-3; Harding 78-0; Winston-Salem Glenn 50-16; Hickory 64-12; Davie County 33-20; West Mecklenburg 43-23; Cary 40-15. Total score vs. all opponents:1,136-203
The 10th annual Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame banquet will take place on Saturday, August 20 at 6pm in the Mount Holly Municipal Complex. Tickets are $20 and are available at Charlie’s Drug Store, David’s Detailing, and from committee members.
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Belmont Abbey is currently seeking for and investing in a new mascot for 2016-2017. We are looking for someone that can create excitement and entertain crowds at RaiseTheRed events, campus events, home athletic games and more. Not only will you have the honor of being the first person to serve as the new mascot, you will be a main source of entertainment at events. This is a great opportunity to perform in front of large crowds and support your school in a very visible way. We are looking for Belmont Abbey College’s biggest fan! We need someone to help with crowd interaction, making fans smile, creating school spirit, and someone to maintain a positive face for the college. The mascot team will consist of a group of students that is directed and focused towards giving the best experience to Crusader fans in the highest regard to spirit. Any interest in being the Crusader Mascot should be directed to Emma Von Voigt, the Head Cheerleading Coach, at emmavonvoigt@bac.edu.
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Incoming Belmont Abbey freshman Nick Oestreich captured the Junior National Championship Friday in the Sprint competition, defeating 13 other riders in the field. The competition took place Valley Preferred Cycling Center in Trexlertown, Pa. Oestreich, currently riding for the Junior Flyers Club out of Powder Springs, Ga., defeated Joshua Hartman of Brooklyn, N.Y. in the championship race to claim in gold medal. On Thursday, he placed in the top four of the qualifying race, putting him in a position to outrace Justin Butsavage from Macungie, Pa., in the semifinals. Oestreich also placed second in the team sprint event, partnering with Joseph Monahan of Covington, La., and Samuel Kophazi of Fort Mill, S.C. The trio was edged out by Sandor Delgado, Zachary Gottesman and Luke Mullis in the final. Belmont Abbey’s cycling program begins this year with the first event taking place in Atlanta on August 26. The Pro Race Series is a track cycling meet with the mountain biking discipline opening in Raleigh the following weekend.
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Gaston Christian shines at tournament Gaston Christian Varsity Volleyball team had a great tournament at the End of Summer Slam Tournament at Forsyth Country Day School. The team ended up in the semifinals where they played number one seed High Point Christian. Suffering a loss in the first set with a score of 10-25, the team rallied back playing some of their best of the day but still fell just short with a score of 21-25. Match stat leaders were Lily Chapman 13 digs, 9 kills, Alexys Bean 4 kills, 2 Aces, and Sedonia Tringali with 13 assists. Earlier Match Results were: Gaston Christian vs Cary Christian Loss1-2 Scores were 10-25, 25-23, 19-25. Gaston Christian vs Forsyth Country Day Win 2-0. Scores were 25-16, 25-14. Alexys Bean 5 kills, Lily Chapman 20 digs, 6 kills, Bethany Tugwell 5 kills, O’Neil Goforth 3 Aces 10 assists. Gaston Christian vs Piedmont Classical Win 2-0. Scores were 25-11, 25-8. Lily Chapman had 4 aces, 4 kills, Bethany Tugwell 7 aces, 3 digs, Sedonia Tringali with 7 assists.
Lake Wylie Tournament Trail results announced Winters team wins again. The father and son team of Russ and David Winters took home the Lake Wylie Tournament Trail win for the second time in two weeks. On these dog days of summer when the fishing is very tough, Russ and David are able to scratch out five bass that weighed in at 10.38 pounds. Second place went to Andy Beechly and Larry Rai with 9.58 pounds. Big Fish award went to the team of Travis Young and Neil Sheehan with a 4.16 pounder. For more information please visit the LWTT web site at www.lwtt.org.
The YMCA asked Carson Strawderman, one of its littlest athletes, about youth sports - “My favorite part of playing soccer was getting to chase kids and scoring goals in that net!” His mom Paula added- “For us as parents, we have appreciated so much the patience, encouragement and instruction the coaches/leaders, like Tyler and Michael, have demonstrated towards our son. Let’s be honest, 3 year olds are not easy to instruct or keep the attention of. We have participated in winter basketball, spring soccer and summer t-ball and highly recommend it.” Registration is open for fall soccer. Sign up today -www.gastonymca.org/2016/06/youth-soccer. YMCA photo
Mary McKenney makes Dean’s List Mary McKenney, of Cramerton qualified for Belmont University’s Summer 2016 Dean’s List. Eligibility for the summer session is based on a minimum 9-hour course load over 10 weeks and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Belmont Provost Dr. Thomas Burns said, “This achievement indicates that these students have placed a high priority on their work at Belmont and have invested time and energy in their studies. It is our strong belief that consistent application in this manner will reap great benefits, which will equip them for a lifetime of learning and growing.”
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HUNTERS: New Parker Crossbows and Hunting accessories. Camo netting, FREE private no obligation shooting demonstrations by appointment. 704-776ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 8765. Complete Camo System, If you want to drink that is your LLC, Belmont. Visit complete cabusiness, if you want to stop, we mosystems.com can help. For help or meeting info. RETIREE WILL REPAIR, RECall 704-865-1561 (24 hrs.). FINISH and restore anything wood. Antiques, Furniture, WoodAUTOS/TRUCKS Tone Exterior and Interior Doors, 2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRE Trim, Moulding, Paneling. Also GT – Nice car, Red, Drives and natural finishes restored to Cabiruns excellent. AC works great. nets, Cabinet painting & Furniture $2,900.00 Negotiable. 704-619- painting. 704-860-2662. CHRISTIANS MUSICIANS WITH a heart to volunteer in worship. Call 704-600-5842 for more info. Leave a message if no answer.
9161 or 704-345-7614. 1979 GMC STEP-VAN 30, 350V8, Auto, PS, PBS, Great for Food TRK, etc. Asking $3,500.00, negotiable. 704-827-4799. Leave Message.
CAMPERS 2012 ACE MOTORHOME. V-10, 1 slideout, queen size bed, sleeps 8. 4000+ original miles, $62,000 or resume pmts. 704-419-2084.
1996 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE with roll bars, good mechanical shape, runs great, new tires. 704-466-5672.
19FT 2013 LIGHTWEIGHT NOMAD, like new, self contained, queen & bunk beds. Has everything, lots of extras, $9000 firm. JETTA WAGON DIESEL, 40 704-477-3164, 704-477-5536. MPG, one owner, leather seats, WANT TO BUY: Pop-Up Campsunroof, 6 CD player, new tires. ers. Call 828-429-3935. HAVE TO SELL! 704-418-3794. 1995 COACHMEN CLASS C RV, 2003 Z71, CHEVROLET LS, 4x4, 169,000 miles, Rhino bed liner and cover, asking $9800. Call 704-418-2244.
needs exterior work on shell, nice interior, 350 engine, 1 ton chassis & body, runs excellent, first $2000. 704-575-9445.
2004 DODGE STRATUS RT EMPLOYMENT coupe, 2 door, auto, 3 liter, good tires, Mag wheels. $1600. 704- IMMEDIATE NEED for a Resi466-2671. dential Electrician. Must have 5 1994 FORD RANGER, 270k years Experience in Residential miles, may need transmission Wiring. Must be able to work independently, make good deciwork, $700. 704-460-0230. sions and have a current knowlBLUE OX TOW BAR, MODEL edge of NEC. Must have Active BX4322, Range finder II, 2” ball. Drivers License and clean driving Includes 8 ft wiring extension, record. Also, must have Tools 5000 lb. capacity cables, instrucand be able to pass a drug tions. 864-266-6283. screen. Call 704-750-3150 and 2003 DODGE DAKOTA, very leave message or Email Resume good condition, inside & outside, to tina@martinselectricnc.com 115K miles. Asking $5500 or reaIMMEDIATE NEED for a Comsonable offer. 2008 KIA Amanti, mercial Electrician. Must have excellent condition, 90K miles, 5 years Experience in Comasking $5500. 704-477-3850. mercial Wiring. Must be able to 2005 RED PONTIAC SUNFIRE, work independently, make good 2.2/4 cyl., 5 speed, 2 door, 110k decisions and have a current miles, great car, $3200. 704-300- knowledge of NEC. Must have 2949 before 9pm. Active Drivers License and clean 1999 TOYOTA SIENNA XL, driving record. Also, must have power windows, power locks, Tools and be able to pass a drug clean title, 170k miles, ac and screen. Call 704-750-3150, leave heat, good condition, decent tires, message or Email Resume to tina@martinselectricnc.com $2895. 704-898-3271. 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON Dana RESIDENTIAL CARPENTERS for 40-hr work week in McDowSuper Glide. Trade for equal valell County. Wages reflect expeue of pickup truck. 828-245-6278. rience & tools. VALID driver’s 2010 FORD FUSION SEL AWD, license required. 828-652-4067. 69k miles, fully loaded, $7995. 828-287-3820. FARM & GARDEN 1997 CHEVROLET S10 with PINE SHAVINGS and sawdust extended cab, 5 speed, newer 18 yard dump load $185. size engine, good tires, solid truck, 14x7x5. Shavings pickup truck $2000. 704-575-9445. $20, trailers filled $9, large bags 1993 CADILLAC SEDAN DEV- $5. 828-443-0534. ILLE, 57k original miles, garage kept, 2nd owner, asking $4500. FOR RENT 828-245-6518. PROFESSIONAL EXECUTIVE 2000 DODGE GRAND CARAOFFICE SPACE for rent. 200VAN, runs good, needs cosmetic 2300 sq. ft. offices. Each with work, $1400. 828-453-1838. private bath and freshly painted. Country Club area, Shelby. Excellent opportunity. Call Jeff 704451-7099. BOATS BOAT FOR SALE – 21 foot Dixie Bluefin Yamaha V-6, $3,500.00. Two live wells, Three Bait Stations, and Cuddy Cabin. Terry-704-830-8756. 21’ DIXIE BLUE FIN, V-6 Yamaha, 5 rod holders, 2 live wells, 3 bait stations, V-berth, dual axle, heavy duty trailer. Call Terry. 704830-8756. SUN TRACKER BASS BUGGY PONTOON, 40HP Johnson motor w/single axle trailer. Interior, flooring & carpet replaced. $5000. 828-748-2576, 828-657-9070.
COZY 2BR 1BA APARTMENT, For Rent, located in friendly neighborhood in Cherryville. $425/mo. Contact 704-435-3311.
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TWO LOAD GATE TRAILERS, 18hp & 10hp riding lawnmowers with no decks. 18hp lawnmower, good condition. 704-297-5401.
SWIMMING POOLS: Liners, Filters, Pumps, Chemicals, all supplies. Ask about our above ground pools. KM Pools 704-7391711.
LOG CABIN STAIN by WoodGuard, (2) new unopened 5 gallon pails, Warm Pecan. 828-2864061 or 828-980-1374.
2005 SUZUKI C50 MOTORCYCLE. Lady owned. 12,000 miles. Many extras. $4,000.00. 704315-1772.
FOR SALE: POTTERY BARN, L-shaped outdoor wicker sofa. HORSE QUALITY HAY. Round Excellent condition, $400. 704- & square bales. 704-487-6855. 473-2119. 2011 YAMAHA GOLF CART, like ANTIQUES, TABLE & 6 new. 704-739-7077. CHAIRS, china cabinet, Pastor’s desk & chair, Victorian couch, SINGLE CEMETERY SPACE for Avon bottles, all have numbers. sale in Cherryville City Cemetery. Bring truck, all must go! Make of- Located in new section. $400. 704-445-8696, 704-524-8864. fer!. 704-473-5980. SAW LOGS, CROSS TIES, dry WHEEL CHAIR FOR QUADRIhardwood firewood. Cheapest PLEGIC, (2) Hoyer lifts, 2 bath prices anywhere. 704-435-4949. chair, $2500. Also Toyota truck parts for sale. 704-538-9742. DINING ROOM TABLE WITH SIX CHAIRS, two leaves, heat 2002 CLUB GOLF CART, 48 resistant top, about fifty years old. VOLTS, extended roof, new bat$60.00. 704-616-4429. teries, $2800 obo. Ridged 535 IDYLIS AIR PURIFIER Model # pipe machine with 1/2-2” dies, 218 with remote. Used very little, needs motion brushes, $450. new, $279, now $150. 803-222- Contact Rick, 704-473-0355, lv msg. 4559. Call between 9am-5pm. EXCALIBUR COMPUTER SER- HUSQVARNA ZERO TURN VICE, Bring your computer in MOWER. 24HP, 54” cut, used one day, and pick it up the next, less than 10 times, $2500. 704some repairs while you wait, 704- 476-6115. 434-5057. SDVE S&W 9&40 CAL., MSRP METAL FRAME FUTON with $389, Sale $333.50. 17 & 14 Sealy innerspring futon mattress, rounds, 2 magazines. Limited $100. 704-487-5200, leave mes- Quantity. Out of the West Mersage. cantile, Forest City. 828-447WATER PUMP, LARGE 3 POINT 8376. HITCH for tractor. Large 4” di- 2001 PACE, 32’ GOOSENECK, ameter. Pump ideal for irrigation new tires, with AC, nice w/ramponds etc. Only $475. 704-466- povers, ready to go ramp door, 2671. $10,500 OBO. 828-289-8623. CATAMOUNT AK47 shotgun. 10 round clip & (2) 5 round clips. Brand new $800. High Point 45 cal. rifle, 3 clips. Brand new $375. 828-429-6763. 18” FORD BACKHOE BUCKET, $300. Sofa, $40. Recliner, $50. 828-289-1817.
KAWASAKI PRAIRIE 360, 4 USED CAMPER TOPS: Various WHEELER, $1900. 4x8 tilt trailSizes & Styles. Also buying them er with spare, $300. 803-222in Rutherford County. 828-9804559. Call between 9am-5pm. 0881. YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES: (3) PEAVEY SPEAKERS, 1 mic, PW 50, $500 & PW 80, $600. amp with 8 mic capacity, $700. 828-447-0913. 1-864-978-4735 or 828-245-7787.
PETS/LIVESTOCK 1996 COLEMAN FLEETWOOD Pop-up Camper with air & heat, very good condition. Also, Show WANTED HORSES. Also have Bantam Chickens. 828-247-6014, hay for sale. Alfalfa & orchard grass, $12 per square bale. 704704-473-6970. 300-0366. POTTERS WHEEL FOR SALE: REG CHIHUAHUA $200 each. Brent CXC, comes with splash Shots UTD. Call for more info. guards and trimming attachment, 704-813-5981. excellent condition, originally sells CKC REG YORKIES. 1 male, for $1300, will sell for $750. 828- 1 female. Wormed, 1st shots, 8 289-2109. wks old. Ready to go. $350. 704CAMPING OR OUTDOOR pit 482-0178. firewood, 1/2 ton pickup load, all BEAUTIFUL AND ENTEROak cut, split & delivered, $60. TAINING Polish chickens. Black (white topknot), bronze and buff. 1-828-395-0758. 16 wks old. $25 ea. 704-739FACTORY BUILT HYDRAULIC 7806. Motorcycle Lift. Includes mount- SHI-POO & PEKEPOO PUPing gear, holds 2 bikes or 1200lbs, PIES, CKC registered. 1st shot over $3000 new, sell $1000. 704- & worming. 864-490-4979, text only. 575-9445.
GARAGE DOOR PLUS. SpecialVACATIONS izing in all garage door repairs and installations! No job too big or OCEAN LAKES, 3BR, 2BA, small. Free estimates. 704-472- washer/dryer, gas grill, golf cart LARGE GE CHEST FREEZER, 9367, 704-473-6387. inc. $1200 wk. 704-472-7145. 61’ long by 27” wide, with light, OCEAN LAKES, 1678 STAR$250. Very nice recliner, brown 220V MEAT GRINDER, $900. FISH, 3BR, washer & dryer, leather, like new, $250. 828-286- Meat Saw, $500. Ent. Center, large covered front porch. Re8093. $25. File Cabinets, $100ea. Shop duced rates for spring & fall. OKRA FOR SALE, $32 per bush- Saw, $150. Generator, $100. 828- Summer dates avail. 704-473el. Billy Wells, 828-245-0248. 447-0913. 6109. sheilaba@bellsouth.net.
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