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Gaston County Schools have great opening day When the morning bell rang on Monday, August 28, approximately 32,000 students (pre-kindergarten through high school) walked through the schoolhouse doors in neighborhoods across Gaston County to start the 2017-2018 academic year. The 32,000 figure includes more than 2,300 seniors in the Class of 2018, who are already looking ahead to life beyond graduation, and approximately 2,400 kindergarteners, who are beginning their K-12 education journey. Leading up to opening day, schools conducted orientation/open house programs for students and parents, employees were involved in staff meetings and professional development, teachers spent many hours preparing classrooms, and the district kicked off the new school year with its annual Back-ToSchool Convocation. “Our schools are ready for the 20172018 academic year, and we are so pleased to welcome our students and teachers back to school,” stated Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker. “In the year ahead, we Lowell Elementary principal Kristin Kiser and Superintendent Jeff Booker greet sisters Layla hope to see our students and teachers take and Stella Grenier as they arrive for the first day of school on Monday. advantage of the many excellent opportuniGaston Schools photo ties for quality teaching and learning in our
BCO has been helping people in need for six decades By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Most folks see Belmont as a gleaming beacon of prosperity and growth, but underneath that shine there are still folks who need help with things as basic as food. Enter the Belmont Community Organization (BCO). The BCO can trace its roots back to the early 1950’s when Mrs. Mildred Tucker Ford, along with Edith Coppedge and some other Belmont residents, became concerned over the plight of the less fortunate and started a city wide campaign to address their needs. They consulted churches, school administrators, and social agencies to identify who needed food, clothing, medicine or money. Items collected were housed wherever they could find space – basement of the Bank of
Belmont, churches, and homes. While they worked diligently year round they made a special effort during the holidays to make sure not a single family in Belmont went without a Christmas. The early efforts by Ford and others laid the foundation for the current BCO. Ford became the first executive director of the BCO and due to her diligence it flourishes today continuing to provide food, clothing, furniture, medicine, and utilities to people who need emergency help. When she was 85 the organization finally obtained its own building on E. Catawba St. large enough to house all its services. The building was named in her honor and a portrait of her adorns the wall. Ford was selected by the Belmont Historical Society as the Distinguished See BCO page 3
classrooms. We also look forward to seeing our students and employees win awards for their outstanding achievements, and we want to establish more partnerships with our parents, businesses, and the community.” Booker added, “Everyone in the Gaston County Schools family is anticipating another productive school year that gives us plenty of reasons to celebrate our schools.” This year, Gaston County Schools has more than 1,900 classroom teachers – approximately 130 of them are first-year teachers. The new teachers are participating in the district’s Teacher Induction Program for Success (TIPS), which is designed to ensure educators thrive in their new career. Back-to-school information about registration, health requirements, report cards, orientation and open house programs, parent conferences, athletics, inclement weather procedures, and more is available on the school district website, www.gaston.k12.nc.us, under Quick Links. Below is some additional information for parents and the community as students in Gaston County Schools head back to class on Monday, August 28. See OPENING DAY page 2
Senior citizens have a cool time in Catawba Heights by Alan Hodge
we would open all the doors and windows. It was cooler outside than in the house.” Ruth Clinton, 84, grew up in York, S.C. A lively crowd of senior citizens got together last “We lived on a farm and didn't even have a fan,” Clinton said. “We week at the East Gaston Adult Day Care Center in CaSee SENIORS page 4 tawba Heights for some food, fun, fellowship, dancing, and recollections of how they stayed cool back in the days before air conditioning. Among the attendees were the usual clients as well as a group from the Gastonia Adult Day Care who Photos by Alan Hodge came to visit. The “house band” played a medley of tunes that had pic 1 many of the seniors up and dancing. Folks laughed and . afterwards grabbed some hot dogs, turkey legs, and other eats from a food truck that was catered just for the occasion. Like a lot of days lately, last Wednesday was a scorcher. This got some of the party goers to recalling how they coped with summer before anyone even knew what an air conditioner was. Wilma Ruff, 78, grew up in a mill village house in Gastonia. “We would sit on the porch and read and drink Double Cola,” Wilma said. “At night I would go across the street and sit on the porch there with my friend and we would sing.” Wilma's husband Jim, 73, says he grew up in a house his dad built in 1940. “We had one fan for the whole house,” Jim said. Jo Ann and Carrol Trull of Belmont joined the crowd at last week’s “Mostly we stayed outside or in the woods. At night jamboree at East Gaston Adult Day Care Center. Photo by Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
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OPENING DAY from page 1 Celebration theme for the school year Again this year, “Celebrate! Gaston County Schools” is the theme for the school year. The theme is appropriate as the district approaches its 50th anniversary celebration next school year (2018-2019). Gaston County Schools was formed in 1968 with the consolidation of the county schools with the Gastonia city and Cherryville city schools. New principals at 11 schools Eleven schools have principals that are new to the school for the 2017-2018 year: H.H. Beam Elementary – Leigh Smith; Chapel Grove Elementary – Chad Carper; Forestview High – Crystal Houser; W.C. Friday Middle – Andrea Meyer; Lowell Elementary – Kristin Kiser; McAdenville Elementary – Lucretia Rice; New Hope Elementary – Lynn Whiteside; Page Primary – Bill Kessler; Rankin Elementary – Donna Kelly; Robinson Elementary – A.T. Pearson; and Southwest Middle – Cindy Hester. State Teacher of the Year back at school Gaston County’s Bobbie Cavnar, the 2016-2017 North Carolina Teacher of the Year, is back in his classroom at South Point High School in Belmont. However, his time of serving as an advocate for teachers and public education isn’t over. He will continue to act as an adviser to the North Carolina State Board of Education and a member of the State Superintendent’s Advisory Council. Additionally, he is one of 24 educators chosen to serve on Governor Roy Cooper’s teacher advisory committee, and he is one of five finalists in the running for the National Award of Teaching Excellence presented by the NEA Foundation. Two new schools opening this year Two new school campuses are opening this academic year. The grand opening and ribboncutting ceremony for Pleasant Ridge Elementary School was held August 20. The 122,000-square-foot school in west Gastonia has approximately 800 students in grades K-5. The new Stanley Middle School is scheduled to open in January. It will feature 135,000 square feet of space and house 800 students with the ability to accommodate 1,000. The new middle school is under construction behind the existing school on Hovis Road. The emphasis is on academics, technology This year, like every year, the emphasis is on academics. Much time and energy have been put into enhancing our academic programs at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, which is yielding positive results. Through Career and Technical Education, students are learning how to be prepared for life after graduation, whether it’s going to college or into the workforce. Programs such as Students@
Work and Educators in the Workplace with the Gaston Regional Chamber and Career and College Promise with Gaston College are helping students to make connections between school and “the real world.” To further enhance academics, the district will continue its efforts to provide up-to-date technology for students and teachers to use in their classrooms. Test results coming in September Test results for the 20162017 year will be released on September 7. The results will give the public a look at how well our students did on the end-of-grade and end-of-course state tests that were administered in May and June. Gaston County Schools is expecting to see an increase in its graduation rate and higher academic growth and student proficiency. Two new magnet programs There are two new magnet school programs in Gaston County Schools – the Gifted and Talented Academy at Pleasant Ridge Elementary for grades K-5 and the Gaston County Virtual Academy for grades 6-8. The Gifted and Talented Academy provides accelerated learning opportunities for 200 students, who were chosen to attend the school through an application and lottery process. Ideal for homeschool students, the Virtual Academy makes it possible for students to complete classes online with a concentration on personalized learning and schedule flexibility. With the addition of these programs, the school district has five magnet schools. The others are Highland School of Technology, Gaston Early College High School, and Hawks Nest STEAM Academy. Students spent time learning over the summer Several enrichment programs kept the focus on learning over the summer. The “Camp Achieve” reading program for grades 1-3 provided individual and small-group instruction to improve reading and comprehension skills. The reading camp was conducted at seven school locations across the county. Other summer camps focused on science, math, and technology through robotics as well as creative writing and social studies for middle school students and college prep activities for high school students. Continued focus on school safety Gaston County Schools will continue its focus on school safety in the new school year. Safety initiatives include police resource officers assigned to all schools, a buzz-in entrance system and identity management (visitor check-in) system in use at each school, updated camera and surveillance equipment, comprehensive school safety plans, and an on-going partnership with local law enforcement agencies. Of the ten largest school districts in the state, Gaston County once again is the safest large school district based on school crime data, which is calculated annu-
ally by the state. New program addresses bullying Since 2010, Gaston County Schools has been involved in the Rachel’s Challenge program that encourages students to “start a chain reaction” toward compassion and kindness toward others. This year, our schools are transitioning from Rachel’s Challenge to “STAND UP Gaston,” a new character education/anti-bullying program being launched in October in partnership with The Shelter of Gaston County. This program, along with our school counselors and other student support personnel, will focus on anti-bullying efforts and provide resources for students and parents. 17 new buses; motorists should use caution Approximately 16,000 children rely on school bus transportation. Gaston County operates 210 yellow school buses and 47 white activity buses – 16 new yellow buses and one new activity bus were added to the fleet to replace older buses. All buses were inspected over the summer. They are equipped with security cameras and a GPS (Global Positioning System) to ensure student and driver safety. Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when approaching a school bus and to watch for children in the early morning and afternoon hours when the buses are on the road. Meal prices unchanged, free meal program continues Meal prices remain the same as last year. The student lunch price is $2.70 for elementary schools and $2.80 for middle and high schools. The adult lunch price is $3.75. Breakfast meals cost $1.20 for students and $1.50 for adults. Again this year, breakfast and lunch meals are being provided free-of-charge to all students at 19 schools: H.H. Beam Elementary, Bessemer City Central Elementary, Bessemer City Middle, Bessemer City Primary, Brookside Elementary, Carr Elementary, Chapel
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Grove Elementary, Gardner Park Elementary, Grier Middle, Lingerfeldt Elementary, North Belmont Elementary, Pleasant Ridge Elementary, Sadler Elementary, Southwest Middle, Springfield Elementary, Tryon Elementary, Warlick Academy, Woodhill Elementary, and York Chester Middle. The free meals are made possible through a program sponsored by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service. This summer, more than 100,000 breakfast and lunch meals were provided to approximately 2,450 children at 70 sites across the county. The annual summer feeding program ensures that children have nutritious meals even when they are away from the classroom. All schools cleaned, repairs made School buildings were cleaned thoroughly over the summer and received various upgrades including minor repairs, painting, flooring (tile/ carpet), windows, landscaping/ grounds, etc. Significant projects were conducted at more than 30 school locations. The projects included water/sewer and restroom improvements, gymnasium and stadium work, HVAC upgrades, new signage, parking lot repairs, media center and auditorium lighting, and life safety updates. More school partnerships and mentors Again this year, the school district is seeking caring adults to serve as school mentors. Mentors spend up to one hour per week at the school with a student, talking and offering encouragement, helping with homework, offering advice about college and career plans, and providing positive support. Mentors complete a background check and one-hour training session, which are held at various times throughout the school year. Anyone interested in joining the mentoring program should call (704) 8666329 for more information. Additionally, efforts are under way to increase the number of school partnerships with busiPhone 704-825-0580 Fax 704-825-0894 Office: 128-C N Main St. Belmont • NC
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Mt. Holly Parks and Rec. activities Adults looking for a new activity should come out to Tuckaseege Park in Mt. Holly on Saturday, August 26th and try Gator Ball. Gator Ball will start at 8:00am on both days. Gator Ball is a non-contact variation of soccer, rugby, and football. It allows athletes from different sport backgrounds to come together and have fun! The Sole Patrol, a senior citizen activity group, is looking for new members. The Patrol meets Monday-Friday 8:30-11:00am at the Tuckaseege Community Center. Zumba classes are held Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:30pm at the Mount Holly Municipal Complex. The cost is $5/class, for more information on the class please contact the instructor at moc.liamg@71samabmuz The Mount Holly Fitness Center is looking for new members. The fitness center is located at the Tuckaseege Community Center and is open Monday-Friday 830am-8pm, and Saturday 9am-12pm. For information on renting a shelter at Tuckaseege or River Street Parks please call 704-827-3931. For information on Mount Holly Parks & Recreation Athletics please call 704951-3024, or Parks & Recreation 704-951-3006, or check the website www.mtholly.us.
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Mildred Ford helped start the BCO back in the 1950s. She was named Belmont Historical Society Distinguished Citizen of the Year in 2014 (posthumously). Photo provided
from page 1 Citizen of the Year for 2014. Currently, the BCO has a board of directors as well as a director, Paula Wilkerson, who is at the facility from 9-1pm Monday through Friday fielding clients. “We strive to help people in crisis and poverty with the basic necessities of life,” Wilkerson said. “That's the mission of the BCO.” In addition to food, the BCO also helps clients with things such as electric bills, medicine, gasoline money, rent, furniture, clothes, and more. For back to school needs, the BCO will be handed out over 70 backpacks with supplies this week. The BCO has a cadre of about 50 volunteers. “On any given day there can be
about a dozens volunteers here doing everything from sorting clothes to helping load groceries into client's cars,” Wilkerson said. “Another group of retired men take their pickup trucks to the food bank and grocery stores to pick up food. All the volunteers are devoted to the BCO and the community.” All items donated to the BCO are used. “We are a giant recycling center of sorts,” Wilkerson said. “What we don't give to clients can go to places like the Kidney Foundation. Nothing goes to waste.” Put into numbers, a sampling of BCO stats from July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 shows just how busy the place can be. 800 families received clothing,
BCO board member Jo McCarn was volunteering at the BCO last week and filling food order bags. Photos by Alan Hodge 1,056 households received food, (120,419 pounds of food fed 2,538 individuals), 455 families received furniture and household items, 170 were able to keep their lights on, 105 children in 54 families received shoes and backpacks, 155 children in 75 families were adopted for Christmas. Overall, the BCO is an active, integral, and often needed aspect of Belmont.
“The community sustains the BCO because they trust us to be good stewards,” Wilkerson says. “There is a big need in Belmont, but one we as a community can fill.” Donations of food and clothes and the like to the BCO can be made at the office and warehouse at 91 Catawba St. Monetary donations can be sent to PO Box 1248, Belmont NC 28012.
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Last Wednesday was also the National Day of Caring. The United Way sent these Georgia Pacific Mt. Holly employee volunteers to the East Gaston Adult Day Care Center where they did some housekeeping. From left: Michael Taft, Danielle Wardeiner, Ambert Stonestreet, Linda Wright.
Wilma Ruff and her husband Jim enjoyed a slow dance at the After the dancing, East Gaston Adult Day Care gig. East Gaston Adult Day Care center party goers lined up at the Jive Turkey Legs food truck for lunch.
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drank lots of tea and water. When we had to pick cotton we wore big hats. At night it was so hot we had to to throw off the covers.” Sheila Scruggs, 63, is from Spartanburg, S.C. where it gets really hot. “We stayed outside as much as possible in the summer,” Scruggs said. “I always wore a big hat when I went outside. Later, we got a little window air conditioner. I would stand near it and think how cool it was.” Carrol Trull, 80, and his wife Jo Ann, 83, live in Belmont. “I would go to the Firestone pool and swim,” Jo Ann said. “We would also chase the ice truck and eat little pieces of ice from it. It was hot then but not as hot as it is now with all this concrete.” Carrol grew up in East Belmont near the Catawba River. “We would go to a place called Red Hill on the river,” Carrol said. “We would jump in the water. Sometimes we would skinny dip. Of course there was the old reliable hose pipe to squirt each other with.” Minnie Pinkney, 84, was raised on a farm down in Hamlet, N.C. “It was real hot in Hamlet,” Pinkney said. “We would swim in the creek a lot. When we had to go out in the fields, we would go early in the morning while it was still cool. During the hottest part of the day we would sit under the trees.” Herschel Ellis, 80, says he grew up in Maine where it was cool, but has seen his share of heat. He came to live in Mt. Holly around 50 years ago. “I was in the merchant marine for many years and also on the aircraft carrier Valley Forge,” Ellis said. “I was an engineer and spent a lot of time in the engine room where it was very hot, so I'm used to heat.” Hot or cold, everyone at the East Gaston Adult Day Care Center has a great time enjoying the present and recalling the past.
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Belmont mixologist wins big
Mt. Holly PD officers, including Thomas Bell (pictured), recently visited Absolute Child Care in Mount Holly at the invitation of their staff. They officers spoke to the children about how to be safe and had fun showing them the police car. Everyone had a great time and the children learned a lot. MHPD photo
DSBG names Todd Beasley as Director of Horticulture Todd Beasely, who has worked in various roles in the field of public horticulture, has been selected as the director of horticulture and facilities for Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Most recently the South Carolina native served as interim director of programs and vice president for San Antonio Botanical Garden, but he also spent five years at Columbia’s Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, where he was nursery and greenhouse production manager. Beasley
Sixteen chefs and six mixologists from across North Carolina recently competed in Raleigh for the titles of NCRLA’s Chef of the Year, Pastry Chef of the Year and the newly added Mixologist of the Year at the second annual NC Chef Showdown. Amanda Britton, of 204 North Kitchen & Cocktails, representing Muddy River Distillery of Belmont, took home the inaugural Mixologist of the Year award. Her drink was Queen Charlotte Clarified Milk Punch. Additionally, two Charlotte locals took home other top awards. Chef Matthew Krenz, representing The Asbury at The Dunhill Hotel, won NCRLA Chef of the Year and Chef Ann Marie Stefaney, representing Heirloom Restaurant, won NCRLA Pastry Chef of the Year. Competitors were judged in front of a panel of industry professionals based on the presentation and taste of the dish as well as the best use and number of local North Carolina ingredients on each plate. For the first time, six top shelf North Carolina mixologists stirred up excitement throughout the evening at individual bars sponsored by
North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association Chairman of the Board, Mike Martino (left) of the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center in Durham, NC and President & CEO of the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, Lynn Minges (right) are seen with Muddy River Distiller owners Robbie and Caroline Delaney (center) and Amanda Britton, Mixologist of the Year (second from right). Photo by Caroline Delaney six local North Carolina Distilleries to ultimately claim the title of Mixologist of the Year.
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N.C. Mountain State Fair coming Sept. 8 The 2017 N.C. Mountain State Fair will offer several promotions to help visitors save money during the fair, which runs Sept. 8-17. “The best way to save on admission and ride tickets is to purchase them in advance at the WNC Ag Center, WNC Famers Market or area Ingles stores,” said fair manager Matt Buchanan. “There are also special promotions nearly every day of the fair to offer visitors the chance to have some fun while saving money.” Friday Night Frenzy, a favorite with high school students, will be offered Sept. 8 and 15. For $25, visitors will receive gate admission and unlimited rides from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The two-part ticket will include an admission ticket that can be used all day and a ride ticket that can be exchanged for an unlimited-ride hand Todd Beasely DSBG photo stamp after 9 p.m. at designated areas on
holds a doctorate of education from the University of South Carolina as well as a master’s degree in earth and environmental resource management. His resume also includes a long list of accomplishments including teaching at Midlands Technical College and Heathwood Hall Episcopal School. Beasley is largely credited with attracting the 2016 National Children & Youth Garden Symposium of the American Horticultural Society to Columbia. “I am thrilled to be returning to the region, as my love for plants is founded in southern gardening traditions,” said Beasley. “To blend plants, education, and events together with a progressive team approach that is evident at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is pushing the boundaries of how gardens are serving their communities, and I’m excited to get to be a part of it.” Beasley will be responsible for the Garden’s formal displays, including more than 12 acres of perennial gardens, seasonal displays, The Orchid Conservatory, and natural areas, including more than three miles of walking trails the Garden maintains in conjunction with the Carolina Thread Trail. Beasley will also be responsible for the Garden’s physical plant that includes the Garden’s Visitor Pavilion, administrative buildings, production center, mechanical systems and more on the Garden’s 300 acres. “I am delighted that Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden was able to attract a candidate with Todd’s knowledge and experience,” said Executive Director Patrick Larkin. “He’s been incredibly successful in his diverse roles in public horticulture and I believe he will be critical to the success of DSBG as it continues to develop.”
the midway. Tickets will be available at the Western N.C. Agricultural Center each Friday during the fair. There are also two other Friday promotions. On Sept. 8, students in grades K-12 will receive free gate admission until 6 p.m. On Sept. 15, seniors ages 65 and older will receive free gate admission all day. On Tuesday, Sept. 12, the fair will celebrate WLOS Family Day, a special promotion geared for families with small children. For $20, children ages 12 and under can enjoy unlimited rides all day. Two additional unlimited-ride days will be offered: On Monday, Sept. 11, and Thursday, Sept. 14, visitors of all ages can purchase unlimited-ride tickets for $20 and ride all day. On Wednesday, Sept. 13, the fair will host its annual Ingles Day, offering free gate admission to visitors who bring five
cans of Laura Lynn brand foods to the fair. All the food collected will benefit the MANNA Food Bank, which serves 16 counties in Western North Carolina. Last year, fairgoers donated 21,000 pounds of food. The fair’s annual N.C. Education Lottery Day will take place Saturday, Sept. 16. Visitors 18 and older can receive a free scratch-and-win ticket for each adult admission ticket purchased at the gate. Winning tickets can be exchanged for prizes from the N.C. Education Lottery. The fair runs Sept. 8-17 at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher. Advance admission and ride tickets are available at participating Ingles stores, the WNC Ag Center and the WNC Farmers Market. More details are available at www. mountainfair.org.
The Belmont Parks and Recreation Gad-Abouts senior citizens group recently visited the studios of Bible Broadcasting Network in Charlotte. The group toured and learned about the broadcasting business. Gad-Abouts photo
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East Belmont Church Of God
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist
320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845
212 South Street 704-825-7269
East Belmont Free Will Baptist
New Hope Presbyterian Church
909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346
4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
New Life Baptist Church
120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366
201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195
First Baptist Church
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104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457
First Foursquare Gospel Church
North Belmont Church of God
8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811
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First Presbyterian Church
O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion
102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357
613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576
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Park Street United Methodist
112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668
120 Park Street 704-825-8480
First United Methodist Church of Belmont
Power of the Spirit Church
Christ Church Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-461-8614
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118 School Street 704-827-7071
1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604
Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185
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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
740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
Tuckaseegee Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseegee Rd. 704-827-4301
Way of the Cross Baptist Church
West Cramerton United Methodist Church 207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213
STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church 7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277
Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621
Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731
First United Methodist Church 217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691
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Stanley Church of God
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Carolina Community Baptist
Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church
604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872
113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131
Center Baptist Church
Trinity Full Gospel Church
S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121
Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652
3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389
Friendship Baptist Church
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First Free Will Baptist Church
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124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823
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Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church
Gaston Christian Church
South Point Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
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Goshen Presbyterian Church
South Point Freewill Baptist
First United Methodist Church
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140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855
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South Point United Methodist
Goshen Free Will Baptist Church
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Grace Wesleyan Church
Springwood Freewill Baptist
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Lowell Free Will Baptist Church
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Westview Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly
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First Baptist Church
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Fresh Anointing Church of God
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church
East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319
Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church
804 W. First Street 704-824-3383
1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
Cramerton Temple of God Church
324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993
Lowell Church of God
Jehovah’s Witnesses
154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831
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First Baptist Church 317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213
New Life Church 128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356
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Who is God going to Meditations Faith stronger than fear change through you? When I see injustice, do I speak boldly or remain silent for fear of retaliation? As Christians, do we witness to our faith in Jesus or remain silent for fear of offending or being rejected? As clergy, do we preach the gospel? Or, do we live in fear of people leaving, so to please the ears we water down the gospel. Answer this question with me, is your faith stronger than your fear? Jesus was teaching in the synagogue in Capernaum. After his sermon, he was aware some of the disciples were complaining. There is nothing new under the sun. Jesus knew his message offended some of those who were listening. But, he did not water down his message. What happened next should come as no surprise. “At this point many of his disciples turned away and deserted
him.” John 6:66 NLT. They did not want to hear any new teaching from Jesus. Why was Jesus teaching too difficult and some easily offended? Why did they turn back from following Jesus? Following Jesus is costly. Following Jesus demands the complete denial of self and taking up our cross. Some who followed Christ wondered about his teaching, but they were not entirely sure. Jesus said, “The very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life. But some of you do not believe me.” John 6:64 NLT. Jesus knew his message would not please some. However, the lack of belief by some did not deter Jesus from his mission. We are ambassadors of Christ. We too have a mission which we cannot be deterred. “God did not give us a spirit of fear and timidity, but
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As the kids went back to school this week, it reminds me of when I was young, and going to school on the first day. Sometimes I would go into the class and see friends from years past. Other times I would be in a class with all new people. It was always hard to meet new people and to make new friends. In our Christian walk, God calls on us to witness to people who need Jesus Christ. Much like that first day of school, it can be hard to approach people, especially people we do not know, and tell them about Jesus Christ. Acts 9:1-22 recalls the story of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus, or as we know him better, the Apostle Paul. At this time, Saul was a zealous Jewish leader who hated Christians, and did everything he could to stop them and their testimony for Christ. One day he had orders from the chief priest to go to Damascus and arrest Christians. On the way, he was blinded by a great light. He heard the voice of Jesus Christ saying, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” (Acts 9:4, NKJV). Jesus commanded Saul to go to Damascus, and to wait for more instruction. Saul,
now blind from the light, went and waited in Damascus where he fasted and prayed for three days. Meanwhile, God called upon Ananias, a local Christian, to go to Saul and baptize him and restore his sight. Ananias was hesitant to go, because Saul had such a bad reputation, yet he went on. Once there, Ananias preached Christ to Saul, baptized him, and restored his sight through God. Saul, as we know, went on to become Paul and change his world for Christ. Like Ananias, God lays someone on our hearts who need to hear the good news of Jesus Christ. Ananias was scared to go, he knew Saul hated Christians. He really did not want to go. We too become fearful and reluctant to go witness, as we fear people may reject us, especially if they are a family member of someone we know. We also fear going outside of our comfort zones, into new areas. However, God commanded Ananias to go, and we are to go too. Just like Ananias we are to boldly go, allowing God to lead the way. Because Ananias went to Saul, he led him to Jesus Christ. Saul, later Paul, went on to be the greatest missionary the
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Medicare workshop Will you soon be eligible for Medicare or have you recently enrolled in Medicare? Do you have questions about Medicare and the options and plans available to you? The Gaston County Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and NC Cooperative Extension are holding a workshop to provide an introduction to Medicare and answer questions you may have about the various plans and programs. Workshop attendees will learn about the features of
Medicare health plan options, information they should consider when deciding which plan is best for their particular situation, ways to guard against Medicare fraud and abuse and services provided by SHIIP. SHIIP is a division of the North Carolina Department of Insurance that offers free, objective information about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare prescription drug plans, Medicare fraud and abuse, and long-term
care insurance. There is no charge to attend the workshop. Anyone who will soon be eligible for Medicare, is already receiving Medicare benefits or is caring for a Medicare beneficiary is welcome to attend. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 from 1 – 4 PM at the Citizens Resource Center, 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy., Dallas, NC 28034. Please call (704) 922-2111 or (704) 922-2119 to preregister for this workshop.
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Find your roots Fall fair and festival with Gaston College season is coming Genealogy course The Genealogy and Local History course offered by the Gaston College Continuing Education Department gets students started on looking into their families’ past. They will learn to use research tools and compile documents to begin a genealogical project to trace their ancestry. The completed project will be shared with the class. Included in the course are research field trips, through which students can explore the resources, records, and places that will help them on their journey to discover their families’ roots and the history of the region. The 20-hour course meets in the Dalpiaz Student Success Center Building on the Gaston College Dallas Campus. Classes meet from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays from September 14 through November 16. The fee for the course is $57. To register online for the Genealogy and Local History course, click on WebAdvisor at www.gaston.edu and follow the links for Continuing Education. Walk-in registration is also available at the CE Registration Department in the Myers Center building on the Dallas campus at 201 Highway 321 South. Call Gaston College’s Continuing Education Department at 704-922-2244 for additional information about the course.
The East Gaston Adult Day Care Center in Catawba Heights recently held a Hawaiian-themed party. Some of the party-goers included front row- Manuel Mantecon, Cynthia Peterson, Frances Kola Bankole. Rear row- Gladys Reid, Elizabeth Forney, Minnie Pinkney and Ann Smith. Melinda Silvers photo
The rays of summer may be beginning to fade, but don’t despair, the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is ready to help you find the outdoor festival or fair that will make you want to slip into a sweater and slide into fall. Autumn is a perfect time to celebrate everything our state has to offer, from the gorgeous weather to local foods to traditional music. From the annual tradition of the North Carolina State Fair to Wide Open Bluegrass to local county fairs and festivals, North Carolina has it all, all in one place. We’ve put together an online tour of fall fairs and festivals across the state. Whether you’re looking for carnival rides and games, arts and crafts or outdoor music – or if you’re just here for the food – you’re sure to find something on our list that strikes your fancy. Find the complete list of fall fairs and festivals at ncdcr. gov/fall-festivals, or view events by month at the links below: September Fairs and Festivals – Outdoor music reigns in September, with the inaugural Piggin’ and Grinnin’ barbecue and bluegrass festival at Tryon Palace in New Bern, Hopscotch Raleigh, the National Folks Festival in Greensboro, and Wide Open Bluegrass in downtown Raleigh. Other September events at DNCR sites include the Festival of Yesteryear at the Museum of the Cape Fear in Fayetteville, the Zoo to Do at the N.C. Zoo in Asheboro, and Bugfest at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh.
October Fairs and Festivals – Celebrate North Carolina food and heritage with the annual North Carolina Seafood Festival in Morehead City; the iconic Woolly Worm Festival in Banner Elk; N.C.’s official liver mush festival, Mush, Music and Mutts in Shelby; and the Lexington BBQ Festival. And of course, it's North Carolina State Fair time! Head over to our display at the Dorton Arena lobby to learn about North Carolina’s most notorious pirate, Blackbeard, as we kick off the 300th anniversary of his exploits along the Carolina coast. N.C. State Parks, the N.C. Zoo, N.C. Historic Sites and the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences will also be bringing their own brand of fun to the fair. Other October events
Civil Air Patrol Cadets get rare aerospace education during the recent eclipse A major emphasis of the Civil Air Patrol cadet program is aerospace education. The recent solar eclipse provided an incomparable opportunity for just such learning.
On August 20th three Senior Members and twelve Cadets from Gastonia Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol travelled to Triple Tree Aerodrome in Woodruff, South
assisting the volunteers with various tasks to make the arrival of aircraft and individuals run smoothly. They also spent time talking with pilots and other aviation professionals about the industry, future goals and sharing their collective passion for flight. They toured the air traffic control tower and tried their hand at the flight simulators. On Monday, after learning some of the science and myths behind a solar eclipse and a safety briefing, the group assembled along the runway to see the solar eclipse take place. Being in the path of totality made it a truly unforgettable experience. The combination of a rare celestial event and immersion in an aviation environment provided an unparalleled experience that both the cadets and the adults will never forCAP photo get.
Carolina for two days of fun and learning. The squadron members joined hundreds of general aviation pilots and other aviation enthusiasts for the event. Cadets spent time
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at DNCR sites include the Bluegrass Island Festival at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo, Oktoberfest at the Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort, the Vance Birthplace Appalachian Folk Festival in Weaverville, Boo at the Zoo in Asheboro, and the Fall Festival and Living History event at Bentonville Battlefield in Four Oaks. It’s also a great time to savor the
crisp fall weather and enjoy the colors of changing leaves at North Carolina State Parks. November Fairs and Festivals – November is the month for arts and culture in N.C. – choose from the Wilson Whirligig Festival, Celebration of Seagrove Potters, Cucalorus Film Festival in Wilmington, Durham Art Walk and Holiday Market and more.
Belmont's Beard named NCNG officer The North Carolina National Guard Military Academy hosted a commissioning ceremony and a Hall Of Fame induction of a former Officer Candidate as part of their traditional and accelerated Officer Candidate School programs on Saturday, August 19 at the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, located on Fort Bragg. Twenty-three soldiers were promoted to the rank of second lieutenant having completed an extensive officer candidate school course (OCS). Andrew Beard from Belmont, Armor, was one of the group. North Carolina National Guard’s Military Academy dates back to 1851. The current officer candidate school, a Training and Doctrine Command - Institute of Excellence, was established in 1959 and commissioned over 1,780 officers. OCS is designed to train, assess, and evaluate potential commissioned officers in the fundamentals of leadership and basic military skills; instill the professional and physical fitness ethic; evaluate leadership potential, and commission those who qualify as second lieutenants in the Army Total Force. The training takes place in three phases at Fort Bragg, McCrady Training Center, in Eastover, South Carolina and Fort McClellan, Alabama. Soldiers train on a variety of skills ranging from land navigation, field leadership, Army operations, squad-level tactics and military doctrine, regulations, and history. The graduation ceremony consisted of individual awards, a pinning ceremony, where the new officers received their gold bars (rank) and a graduation ceremony, where they received their diplomas of completion. N.C.
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South Point’s #6 Colby Howe fights for the ball against #9 of East Gaston’s Jonathan Hollenback.
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South Point’s Adam Whiteman and East Gaston’s Jonathan Hollenback battle for the ball.
Scenes from East Gaston vs. South Point soccer
East Gaston goalie Josh Jolly takes the ball of the head of South Point’s #3 Dylan Maynard is pulled down by East Gas- East Gaston’s #11 Diego Rodriguez and South Point’s #3 Dylan ton’s # 14 Nick Smith as he drives to the goal. Maynard chase after the ball. East Gaston won in overtime 2-1. South Point’s #5 to save a goal after a corner kick. Photos by Bill Bostick
Gaston Day student’s editorial cartoon receives award Gaston Day School junior, Evie Polen is honored again. Her scholastic national gold medal piece that has been on display in NYC at the Parsons school of Design Gallery with around 2,000 of the best art and writing from around the country. Her piece has been selected to be on display in Washington, D.C., as part of Art.Write.Now.DC., a special exhibition of works that received National Medals in the 2017 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. This year, more than 100 works of art and The Best Teen Writing of 2017 will be displayed in Washington, D.C., in the lobby of the U.S. Department of Education’s main building, at the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and at the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. Go to artandwriting.org/2017dc for a list of the 100 exhibited works. On Friday, September 15, 2017 the Art.Write.Now DC In Washington, D.C., will honor these students, their parents and teachers for a celebratory day of activities including a ribboncutting ceremony, complimentary lunch, and a creative workshop in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building 400 Maryland Avenue S.W., Washington, D.C. Evie Polen is the daughter of Anne and Chris Polen of Gastonia and is a Junior at Gaston Day School.
Holbrook Middle Cheerleaders celebrate first day of school 2017 School started last Monday and Gaston Schools Superintendent Jeffrey Booker has been visiting area campuses. Here, he’s seen with the Holbrook Middle cheerleaders in Lowell. Gaston Schools photo
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Cavnar one of five finalists for national teaching honor His time as the North Carolina Teacher of the Year is over, but the honors keep coming for Bobbie Cavnar. This week, Cavnar learned that he is one of five finalists in the nation for the Award of Teaching Excellence presented by the NEA Foundation. While the interview process is done, Cavnar will have to wait until February to see if he wins the national honor and a $25,000 prize. The winner will be announced during the NEA Foundation’s Salute to Excellence in Education Gala in Washington, D.C. Cavnar is looking forward to being in Washington for the award presentation and would love to bring the award home to Gaston County “It is a tremendous honor to be recognized at the national level,� he said. In July, Cavnar was named one of 38 educators from across the United States in the running for the Award for Teaching Excellence. The news that he had advanced to the finalist round was officially announced Thursday, August 24 during a presentation at South Point High School in Belmont where Cavnar is an English teacher. During the presentation, he received the crystal owl award from Horace Mann, which is given to the five national finalists. The award includes a $10,000 prize. Cavnar’s Teacher of the Year journey
began almost three years ago when he was nominated by his colleagues at South Point High School for the countywide Teacher of the Year competition. He advanced through the selection process, capturing the Gaston County honor in May 2015. That led to the Southwest Region Teacher of the Year recognition in December 2016 and the North Carolina Teacher of the Year award in April 2016. As the 2016-2017 North Carolina Teacher of the Year, Cavnar spent the year traveling the state and country, speaking to educators, elected officials, community leaders, and other groups. He also served as an adviser to the North Carolina State Board of Education and the State Superintendent’s Advisory Council. Last week, he was one of 24 educators named to Governor Roy Cooper’s teacher advisory committee. “Bobbie Cavnar continues to make us proud,� said Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker. “We all know that he is a model teacher, leader, and an advocate for children, teachers, and public education. It is good to see that others have recognized his diligent efforts to be a champion for the teaching profession, not just in Gaston County and North Carolina, but across the country as well.� The Award for Teaching Excellence is de-
South Point High School teacher Bobbie Cavnar (center) has been chosen as one of five national finalists for the Award for Teaching Excellence presented by the NEA Foundation. The announcement was made on Thursday, August 24 during a luncheon at the school. Pictured with Cavnar are Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker (at left of Cavnar), South Point principal Gary Ford (far left), Horace Mann local agent Bob Furlong (at left of Booker) and other representatives from Horace Mann and the NEA Foundation. The national winner will be announced in February. Gaston Schools photo
signed to honor educators for their dedication to teaching, community engagement, professional development, attention to diversity, and advocacy for fellow educators. Horace Mann and California Casualty, both insurance companies, have partnered
with the NEA Foundation to sponsor the awards program. The awards ceremony on February 9 will be livestreamed at neafoundation.org, and everyone in Gaston County will be watching to see if Bobbie Cavnar is named the nation’s best.
Gaston Schools Good News August 2017 Seniors in the Gaston County Schools Class of 2017 were offered more than $45 million in scholarships to attend the most prestigious colleges and universities across the state and nation. The scholarships included awards for academics, athletics, military, and the fine arts. Gaston Early College High School student Rachel Dewey earned a perfect score of 800 on the reading/writing section of the SAT. More than 1,000 teachers and school administrators attended the Gaston County Schools Teaching and Learning Conference on August 7-8 at Gaston College. The conference featured keynote speakers, professional development seminars, and other activities designed to prepare teachers and others for the upcoming school year. Michelle Ellis, a science teacher at Hunter Huss High School, was featured in an article by EducationNC. Ellis shared about her struggles as a child, what inspired her to become a teacher, what she hopes to accomplish as a teacher, and what she is doing to be the best she can be for her students. A group of middle school and high school teachers and counselors participated in the “Educators in the Workplace� summer program, which is a partnership between Gaston County Schools and the Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce. Participants were given an opportunity to learn more about the local business community through visits to 15 companies/organizations: American & Efird,
PSNC Energy, GSM Services, Beverly Knits, Lanxess, Beam Construction, Firestone, The Gaston Gazette, Gaston County Government, Pinnix, Gastonia Plumbing and Heating, Tindol Ford-Subaru, Pharr Yarns, PNC Bank, and CaroMont Health. Gaston County Schools held two summer camps to provide academic enrichment opportunities for students: a science and language arts camp at Belmont Middle School and a robotics camp at Cramerton Middle School. These camps were in addition to the “Camp Achieve� summer reading program that was conducted at seven school locations. South Point High School had 17 of its 20 varsity athletic teams designated as 20162017 Scholar-Athlete Teams by the N.C. High School Athletic Association. The distinction recognizes teams that achieve academic excellence with a combined 3.1 or higher grade point average. Harrison Walker, a 2017 graduate of Cherryville High School, was honored during a Charlotte Knights baseball game as one of three students to receive the Charlotte Knights Healthcare Scholarship valued at $1,000. He plans to attend Appalachian State University to major in exercise science and pursue a career as an orthopedic surgeon. Highland School of Technology and Bessemer City High School were recognized at the Career and Technical Education summer conference for having a high number of students to earn Microsoft Office Specialist
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(MOS) certifications. Highland was first and Bessemer City was fourth among the 1-A size schools. The significant achievement shows the emphasis on preparing students for college and careers through the Career and Technical Education program. Emily Miller, a student at Highland School of Technology, was crowned Miss Gastonia’s Outstanding Teen 2018 and will compete in the Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen Pageant next summer. The Stuart W. Cramer High School varsity
cheerleading squad attended the UCA Cheer Camp at Appalachian State University and earned superior ratings in the extreme routine, cheer stunt, and sideline categories. The squad also took first place in the game day competition. Seniors Maleah Crocker, Desera Rhames, Jessica Smith, and Maddy Wilson were named All-American cheerleaders, and Rhames also received a pin from UCA’s “Pin It Forward� program for exhibiting leadership and a positive attitude.
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Gaston Christian School back-to-school scenes
Below: Students at Gaston Christian School returned to classes on August 17th. When the solar eclipse took place on August 21, the entire student body turned out to witness the once in a lifetime event. Gaston Christian School photos
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South Point crushes Lincolnton Wolves 49-6 By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
The high school football season is still early, but it looks like the South Point Red Raiders have picked up where they left off last year when they rolled to a state championship. On Friday night the Red Raiders smothered the Lincolnton Wolves 49 - 6. South Point played a crisp and disciplined game. The type of game Red Raiders head coach Adam Hodge expects from his team. Last week the Red Raiders were plagued by penalties in their 22-14 win over Crest. The flags were something coach Adam Hodge and the Red Raider coaching staff planned to deal with. “I thought we played better,” coach Hodge said. “More consistency, we had less penalties. We cleaned it up after Crest.” The end result was a Red Raider offense that ran smoothly. Led by senior fullback Jake Alexander, the South Point running game generated 295 yards on the ground. “Jake had a good night,” Hodge said of his fullback. “Five TD’s.” The Red Raiders scored 21 points in the 1st quarter alone. South Point flat out ate the Wolves up for all four quarters. Paving the way for Alexander was an offensive line that got things done. “The offensive line blocked well,” Hodge said. “That’s why we scored all those TD’s.” Along with his five touchdowns, Alexander ended the game with 145 yards off of 17 carries. From the air, South Point’s QB Scottie Lee was 1 for 3 for 68 yards. His lone completion struck gold when he hit Ray Grier on a 68 yard TD bomb. Lee was also South Point’s 3rd leading rusher with 50 yards. Junior Keaton Hale had 61 yards and two TD’s as well to round out the Red Raiders’ top runners. The South Point defense did its job as well. The defense generated three turnovers. Two came off of interceptions, one off of a forced fumble.
The South Point defense stifled the Lincolnton running game. South Point won 59-6. Photo by Tommy Bain
“The defense played good,” Hodge stated. “We gave up one big pass but other than that we played well.” The big pass Hodge referred to was 82 yarder in the second quarter. That lone pass accounted for almost a third of Lincolnton’s offensive output. Overall the Red Raiders held the Wolves to 229 yards of total offense. Tanner Canterberry and Nick Gange were the Red Raider’s top tacklers. Both posted 12 stops. Gange also added an interception to his tally. This week the Red Raiders will travel to Forestview to take
on the Jaguars. Due to the recent conference re-alignment shake up this game will be a bit different. For the first time ever the Jags and Red Raiders will line up in a non-conference game. Forestview is in the Big South 3A, South Point in the new Southwestern 2A.
Red Raider QB Scottie Lee winds up to throw a pass against Lincolnton.
Jake Alexander, #24 finds room behind the blocks of #62 Wesley Barker and #72 Larry Dowdy for a touchdown. South Point’s Cade Ratliff kicks off in the 59-6 win against Lincolnton.
Keaton Hale, #8, slices and dices his way for a Red Raider touchdown. Photos by Tommy Bain
South Point defender Nate Hamilton wraps up a Lincolnton runner. Photos by Calvin Craig/Superraiders
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Storm pushes past Mountain Island 49-18 By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
When the Mountain Island Charter Raptors football team traveled to Stuart Cramer Stadium they were looking for an upset. The Storm on the other hand wanted nothing to do with that. In a game that many viewed as the contest of the week, the Storm used their tough defense and power running game to pull out a solid 48-18 win. In the early going it was looking like the Raptors were going to give Cramer a run for their money. The Raptors did their best to capitalize on early Cramer miscues. “We started out kind of slow in the first half,” Cramer head coach Ben McMillan said. “We gave them the short field with penalties and turnovers that allowed them two scoring opportunities.” Mountain Island took what Cramer gave them. In the 1st quarter MI quarterback Marcus Graham ran in one score. In the 2nd Graham tossed a TD pass to CJ Stephens. Cramer answered the challenge. Luke Carpenter hit Trevor Davis on a 25 yard 1st quarter strike. In the 2nd, Jaylen Rocquemore went into the endzone on a 12 yard TD run. In the early going things were still tight. Going into the end of the 2nd quarter Cramer was only up 14-12. Was an upset possible? No, it wasn’t. By the end of the 1st half Cramer started to stiffen up. The tide changed for Cramer with a big special team play. “We had a big block at the end of the first half for a TD,” McMillan said. Landon Helton’s blocked punt for a score changed the dynamic of the game. When the third quarter got underway Cramer just kept rolling. The Storm didn’t plan on letting MI get back into the game. “We were able to continue that momentum in the second half, “McMillan added. The Storm “D” played well all game. The Cramer defense limited the normally prolific Raptors to only 157 yards of total offense. “The defense played outstanding,” McMillan said. Nose tackle Adam Hannibal and linebacker Robert Truesdale both registered 10 tackles. The Cramer defense also had 5 sacks with Hannibal leading the way with three sacks. On the other side of the ball the offense was grinding things out. All game the Storm let loose with their power running game. “The offensive line did a great job,” coach McMillan went on to say. “We had 379 yards rushing. That was a pretty good night.” Cramer had two backs go over 100 yards. Tyreese Morris had 149 yards, and Jaylen Rocquemore 109 yards and three TD’s. Rocquemore did most of his damage running from the QB spot. Rocquemore split time with Jake Carpenter at quarterback. In the second half of the game the Storm put 28 points on
Storm runner #15 Ethan Lurry makes haste against Mt. Island. Photos by Lydia Julen
Raptor quarterback Kyle Holcomb looks for an opening against Stuart Cramer. Photos by Michael Strauss
Stuart Cramer’s #4 Tyreese Morris gets a handoff from #11 Luke Carpenter in the 49-18 win over Mt. Island.
Mt. Island’s Elijah Burris picks up yards against Stuart Cramer.
Stuart Cramer Senior Jaylen Rocquemore #8 rushing for big gain against Mt. Island. Photos by Mike Postell
Stuart Cramer Game Captains, #9 Landon Helton, #2 Robert Truesdale, #3 Gabe Washington, #80 Stuart Cramer #4 Tyreese Morris breaks Dylan Collins ready for action. through the Mt. Island line Photo by Lydia Julen
the board. In the 3rd quarter Cramer managed another blocked punt for a TD when Ethan Lurry crashed through the line, blocked a punt, and then scored. Mountain Island managed one more 2nd half score. Late in the game sophomore Elijah Burris scored off a 1 yard run. Burris ended the day with 26 yards. Mountain Islands top runner was Levonte Kennedy who had four carries for 29 yards.
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Kristin Hackett named Pinewood Elementary Principal Pinewood Elementary, Mt. Holly, has a new Assistant Principal, Mrs. Kristin Haskett. Mrs. Kristin Haskett was born and raised in central Florida. She moved to North Carolina in 1998 to attend Gardner-Webb University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 2000. She earned a Master of Arts in School Leadership in 2010 also from Gardner-Webb University. She completed 13 years in the classroom as an elementary and middle school Kristin Hackett teacher before becoming the Dean of Students at Bessemer City Middle school during the 2014-15 school year. This is her third year as an assistant principal. She served as an assistant principal at South Point High and North Gaston High. As a teacher, she was a mentor to new teachers, a Pinnacle Leader, and a Title I Technology trainer. She also has taught several professional development workshops about integrating technology, student engagement and interactive notebooking in classrooms. She is an active member of Epic Church and has a love for the beach, Duke athletics, reading, crafting, and spending time with her family. Gaston Schools photo
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Last week’s movie night in McAdenville was a hit. Lego Batman was the feature film, the “real” Batman showed up and hung out for a while. Seated is Marnan Medlin L-R Batman, Roxann Rankin, and Carter Black.
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Batman also paid a visit to these ladies. L-R Jimmie Kate Johnson, Nancy Medlin, Shirley Rankin, and Ann Smith. Photos by Roxann Rankin
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Lake Wylie Thursday Night Tournament Trail results Lake Wylie Tournament Trail bass fishing had 32 boats turn out for the 21st tournament of the 2017 season. As the boats were blasted off, half the field went north and the other half went south hoping to stop on the golden spot that would product the winning five bass. Mike Stephens and Hunter Hicks did just that. They were able to catch and weigh five bass that tipped the scale to 11.35 pounds to take the win. Matt Queen and Grady Oliver weighed in a 11.01 pound bag of large mouth bass to take second with Jared Kimak and Eric Brink taking third with 10.14 pounds. Chad Sims and Ryan Sommerville had the Big Fish that weighed in at 4.16 pounds. For more information please visit www.lwtt.org. Follow on Facebook at Lake Wylie Thursday Night Tournament Trail. Erwin Gaston photos
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The Belmont Abbey women’s soccer team has been picked to finish second in the Conference Carolinas preseason poll, the league office announced. Limestone was chosen first, with The Abbey right behind. Lees-McRae was selected third, followed by Converse in fourth place. Barton and King were tied for fifth, with Mt. Olive, Southern Wesleyan, Erskine, Chowan, and North Greenville rounding out the conference. The Crusaders open their 2017 season with a home contest against the Tampa Spartans on August 31 at 4:00 pm. It will be the team’s Raise the Red match. Belmont Abbey photo
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Gaston Christian volleyball prevails Gaston Christian won over Carmel Christian in 2 sets. The Eagles pulled out the 1st set in a 28 to 26 win and took the 2nd set 25 to 15. The Gaston Christian team’s serves were strong and consistent. Maddie Huffman, Maylin Crisp, Camryn Faggart, and Emma Ghorley were among the strongest servers. Lauren Franklin, Emma Ghorley and Maddie Huffman played great offense at the net by strategically placing 3rd hits. Oakleigh Shields, Ayden Main and Kendall Martin being new to the position of setter performed well. Maddie Freeman, Hannah Stacey and Emma Walker hustled on defense for the team.
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High school activities bring communities together By Bob Gardner, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations and Que Tucker, Commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. Tailgates. Pep rallies. Friday night lights. The new school year is here! And that’s exciting news for student-athletes and high school sports fans alike. Research shows that being a student-athlete is about a lot more than fun and games. It teaches important life lessons, too. In fact, high school athletes not only have higher grade point averages and fewer school absences than non-athletes, they also develop the kind of work habits and self-discipline skills that help them become more responsible and productive community members. Attending high school sporting events teaches important life lessons, too. Among them, it teaches that we can live in different communities, come from different backgrounds, faiths and cultures, cheer for different teams, and still have a common bond. That’s why attending the activities hosted by your high school this fall is so important. It’s not only an opportunity to cheer for your hometown team, it is also an opportunity to celebrate our commonality. And that’s something our country needs right now. The bond we share is mutually supporting the teenagers in our respective communities. We applaud their persistence, tenacity, preparation and hard work, regardless of the color of the uniform they wear. We acknowledge that education-based, high school sports are enhancing their lives, and ours, in ways that few other activities could. And we agree that, regardless of what side of the field we sit on, attending a high school sporting event is an uplifting, enriching, family-friendly experience for all of us. Many of the high schools in our state lie at the heart of the communities they serve. They not only are educating our next generation of leaders, they also are a place where we congregate, where people from every corner of town and all walks of life come together as one. And at no time is this unity more evident than during a high school athletic event. This is the beginning of a new school year. Opportunities abound in the classroom and outside it. Let’s make the most of them by attending as many athletic events at the high school in our community as possible. Turn on the lights, and let the games begin!
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REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, washers, dryers & odd furniture. Call 704-481-0954. After 5pm, call 704-482-0540. TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flat Bed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse & Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment, Boiling Springs, NC. 704-434-6389. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITH SCRATCH PADS! Press Room Printing. 704-538-5788, 704-482-2243. HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square & round bales. 704-487-6855. 4 GRAVE SITES, 2X2, Singing Tower Section, Rose Hill Memorial Park. $750 each - $50 per lot below current price OBO. Sold only as group. 520-270-2762 or email dalenalma@gmail.com REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. 704-487-4443.
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