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New Stanley recreation center almost done By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Since groundbreaking last February, crews in Stanley have made tremendous progress on the new recreation center being built at Harper Park on Blacksnake Rd. Walls are up, the roof is on, insulation and HVAC ducts in place, framing done for the concession stand, restrooms, and office, and concrete poured for the 8,800 sq. ft. metal structure. According to Stanley parks and recreation director Tug Deason, the next steps for the project will be finishing up the electrical wiring and sheet rocking the walls. Basketball goals and a scoreboard are also due to be installed. “We hope to be finished in December and ready to play games by January,” Deason said. One unique feature of the rec center will be its floor. “The floor is being done by Foster Flooring from Durham,” said Deason. “They are one of the top flooring companies in the nation and have done gym floors for Duke University and the University of Michigan.” The floor will have a special synthetic epoxy applied over a foam pad. “The epoxy will be rock hard but the pad will give the floor some cushion,” said Deason. “It's actually cheaper than a wood floor and will last forever.” Work on the new rec center has stirred interest in Stanley. “Every day some people come by to see how it's going,” Deason said. The gym that's being replaced is over 60 years old. It's called the Kiser Center and is located on East Church St. According to NC State Rep. John Torbett, who was on hand at the groundbreaking for the new facility, that structure was a “New Deal” project from WWII days. Scott Parker (right) and James Hammond saw concrete forms at the new Stanley recreation center construction See STANLEY page 2 site. Photo by Alan Hodge
A behemoth sleeps Li’l Bit Crafty group warming hearts and bodies in Catawba Heights By Alan Hodge
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There's a huge creature that's been sleeping for years under a shed in Catawba Heights and maybe even dreaming of days running through fields of golden wheat and hay and and churning up acres and acres of red clay soil. The “monster” in question weighs over 5,000 pounds and used to roar like a lion. Now, its voice is silent, but the memories it made for two area families lives on. The behemoth is actually a mid-1930s Farmall F30 tractor. It was originally purchased new by Walter V. Smith for use on his family's ancestral farm in Catawba Heights. Cost of the machine from the dealer was around $2,000- a huge sum of cash during the Great Depression when a new Ford sedan was going for $500. The tractor wasn't a toy. It was used for years on the Smith farm doing all kinds of work, everything from powering a sawmill to tilling fields, to pulling a combine. Emily Smith Helton, 78, grew up on the farm and recalled her father Sinclair teaching her how to drive the F30. “I was just 14-years-old,” she said. “I could not push in the clutch so daddy would get the tractor See TRACTOR page 5
Knit one purl two. Knit one purl two. Knit one purl two. That crocheting rhythm and a whole lot more like it is second nature to a group of ladies known as the Li'l Bit Crafty club who can be found sitting in the lobby at Stowe Family YMCA in Mt. Holly creating a wide variety of knit items that they then distribute to area agencies. The group started about six years ago and is currently made up of knitters Lois Zeeman, Linda Shetler, Joyce Antley, and Marian Zanni. They make brightly colored and cozy crocheted and knitted scarves, hats, hand warmers, afghans, and shawls. The items are donated to places such as Crisis Pregnancy Center, Hospice, Battered Women's Shelter, Alexandria Place, the prayer shawl ministry at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, and more. Not only do the ladies make the items they donate, they even deliver them. The Li'l Bit Crafty ladies churn out the work. For the period April-June of this year they made 50 afghans, 45 pillowcase dresses to send to Guatemala, 24 heart-shaped pillows, 11 prayer shawls, 10 hats and scarves, and eight face clothes. The ladies estimate they've produced literally thousands of items over the span that the Li'l Bit Crafty thing has been in existence. It takes about two hours to make a hat and around ten hours to produce an afghan. They supply much of the yarn that's used, but donations of yarn, which can be dropped off at the Y are always appreciated. The group is self-supporting and the YMCA lets them use the lobby where they sit and knit.
The Li'l Bit Crafty group is seen with some of their creations. From left- Lois Zeeman, Joyce Antley, Linda Shetler, Marian Vanni. Photo by Alan Hodge “We are glad to give them the space so they can make the items they in turn give to the community,” said YMCA spokeswoman Molly D'Avria. When D'Avira had her daughter nine months ago, the Li'l Bit Crafty ladies knitted a blanket for her. So, what drives the Li'l Bit Crafty ladies to spend hours and hours wrapping yarn around knitting needles and creating beautiful objects from a repetitious movement? “Crocheting is an outlet for me,” said Antley. For Vanni, camaraderie plays a role. “We are friends but this is not a closed group, anyone can come and join us,” she said. See LI’L BIT CRAFTY page 2
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From page 1 “Time took over the old gym,” said Deason. “The bathroom was like a dungeon.” The new gym will cost around $500,000. A 10-year bank loan is in the works with Park Sterling Bank and will be paid for by fundraisers similar to the ones that provided the money for Harper Park. Deason says about half the loan for the new gym has already been paid off by generous contributions. Since it was completed a couple of years ago, Harper Park has been one of Stanley's biggest hits and has hosted among other events the Dixie Youth Baseball Tournament. In addition to the two baseball/softball fields, other amenities at Harper Park include a splashpad, playground, pet walking trail, nature trail, paved walking track, and basketball/volleyball courts. “The park is a great thing for Stanley,” said Deason.
LI’L BIT CRAFTY From page 1 Shetler, a native of New York state, knows how good the items the group makes can feel in winter. “It helps keep people warm and happy,” she said. Perhaps Zeeman summed up the group's philosophy best“It's about giving back to others,” she said. All knitters and crocheters are invited to join the Li'l Bit Crafty group each Monday and Thursday from 1-3pm at Stowe Stanley Parks and Recreation director Tug Deason (left) and construction boss Scott Parker are seen admiring the new recreation Family YMCA. For more information call 704-460-9292. center being built at Harper Park. Photo by Alan Hodge
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A tractor trailer ran off I-85N near Belmont last Thursday and caused a traffic jam that stretched for miles all the way to the South Carolina state line. The driver was taken to the hospital via airlift. The wreck happened around 1:30pm and it took rescuers three hours to get him out of the cab. Photo courtesy John Wilson
Keep Belmont Beautiful has a Dannie Benjamin Missions run annual Dannie Benjamin Missions Fund 5k Walk/ couple of upcoming activities RunTheevent3rd will take place Saturday, Oct. 8 starting at 9am at Big Sweep Saturday, October 1st, 9:00 am – noon. Stowe Park upper level. Come join KBB and the City of Belmont for the city wide litter cleanup. You can sign up as an individual or as a group. Volunteers will receive free t-shirts (as long as supplies last) and a complimentary hot dog lunch.To Register: 704/8258587 or keepbelmontbeautiful@gmail.com. Shred Day Saturday, October 22nd , 9:00 - 11:00 am. Glenway Street, public parking lot. Residents of Belmont may bring their items to be shredded by Shred It at the public parking lot on Glenway Street. Just look for the truck. No magazines please, since they can be recycled. This 2 hour event is paid for by KBBto thank you for your support. All Ages Welcome
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Belmont Citizen's Police Academy classes will be held September 27th thru November 8th every Tuesday night from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. To register see the City of Belmont Website under the police tab. Classes will take place at the Belmont Police Department, 201 Chronicle Street, Belmont. The Belmont Citizen's Police Academy (CPA) provides citizens, business owners, and community stakeholders the opportunity to better understand the functions, operations and objectives of the Police Department. The training is designed to be interactive and is a combination of lecture and hands-on activities. All participants will need to be at least 18 years of age. Participants may register online or print off a copy to turn in to Belmont Police Department. Participants may come by to pick up a Citizen's Police Academy application to fill out. Topics will include: Organization & Mission of BPD, Police Ethics & Liability; Patrol Operations (K-9 Demo & Traffic Enforcement); Specialized Division (Investigation, SRO, & Code Enforcement); Crime Scene; Use of Force & Reality Base Training; Crime Prevention/Community Relations; Gaston County Jail Tour; Academy Graduation. More Information contact Capt. Basil Marett for questions or concerns at: 704-829-4023 or bmarett@cityofbelmont.org. Phone 704-825-0580 Fax 704-825-0894 Office: 128-C N Main St. Belmont • NC
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Cooperative Extension announces pumpkin cooking contest The fall season is almost here and with it comes the season of festivals, foods, and of course, pumpkins. Gaston County Cooperative Extension invites adults and youth to enter the second annual “Somethin’ Pumpkin Cooking Contest”, scheduled for Saturday, October 8th as part of the activities of 28th Annual Cotton Ginning Days in Dallas, North Carolina. The Cotton Ginning Days festival features a variety of fun activities for the entire family - kids' area, arts and crafts sale, live music, and a variety of food vendors. Admission and parking are free. In addition to “bragging rights”, winners of the “Somethin’ Pumpkin Cooking Contest” also receive cash prizes sponsored by Gaston County Farm Bureau. The contest includes four categories: 1) main dish, 2) desserts, 3) miscellaneous, and 4) youth ages 8-18. Cash prizes will be awarded in each category as follows: first prize - $50; second prize - $25; third prize - $15. A grand prize of $100 will be awarded to the overall contest winner. All participants receive goodie bags with contest recipes. “This contest is designed to be a fun event that encourages both youth and adults to spend time cooking – especially with foods and recipes that may be new to them,” said Linda J. Minges, Family & Consumer Science Agent with NC Cooperative Extension. For complete contest rules and information, contact Linda Minges at 704.922.2127 or linda_minges@ncsu.edu. Contest guidelines are also available online at gaston.ces.ncsu.edu. The “Somethin’ Pumpkin Cooking Contest” is sponsored by Gaston County Cooperative Extension, Gaston County Farm Bureau, and Gaston County Extension and Community Association.
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TRACTOR From page 1 going down a row then jump down and let me steer. When I got to the end of the row he would jump back on and turn it around.” The tractor was worked hard, but also pampered like a fine horse or mule. “It was always kept in good condition,” Helton said. “It stayed in a two-story shed. It and a smaller tractor were downstairs and wheat bins were upstairs.” Planting and threshing wheat was a big part of the tractor's work. “We took the wheat to Dallas and had it made into flour,” said Helton. “We raised just about all our own food and the tractor helped.” Sinclair continued to use
the tractor from time to time, but when he passed away in 1971, its fate was uncertain. That's where the Beatty family came into the tractor's life. The Smith and Beatty people had known one another for generations, both clans having been some of the first settlers in Catawba Heights. John Beatty, 63, recalled how he and his father Dorman went to the Smith farm when the equipment was auctioned off after Sinclair's death. “My father bought the tractor and a combine,” John said. “He used it for a lot of jobs including dragging logs to a sawmill. It didn't know its own strength.” John's brother James, 65, recounted the adventure of starting the tractor. It doesn't have a battery and electric starter, just a hand crank on the front of the engine. “If you don't turn it just
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right and it kicks back, it will turn you a somersault,” he said with a grin. Dorman passed away in 1993 and the tractor was parked in a shed on the Beatty property. It hasn't run in 15 years. Weeds are growing around it and the tires are flat, but the basic heart of the beast is still sound and waiting to start beating again- someday. From time to time John and James put oil in the spark plug holes to keep the motor free and – carefully- turn it over with the crank. “I would like to fix it up and get it going again,” James says.”It's been a big part of our family and the Smiths John (left) and James Beatty of Catawba Heights stand with the 1930s Farmall F30 tractor that too.” originally belonged to the Smith family then to their father Dorman. Photo by Alan Hodge The fate of the Farmall F30 has yet to be finalized, but as long as it is in one piece it's a link between two local families and the land they farmed.
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New display coming to BHS Hood The Belmont Historical Society at 40 Catawba Street in Belmont is proud to announce the opening of a new temporary display that will help acquaint people with the earliest history of the South Point peninsula. Not many people are aware of the economic and political power that was wielded by Larkin Stowe, born in 1788 and his sons, who lived on the 1100 acre farm owned by Larkin Stowe. He and his sons were great contributors. Larkin served in the House of Commons from Lincoln County and later introduced the bill in the North Carolina Senate to separate what is now Gaston County from Lincoln County. Three of his sons were officers in the Confederate Army. Two of his sons served in State government. Two sons, Jasper and Edwin, built and operated a cotton mill, Stowe’s Factory, on the
South Fork River, located at the end of what is now Gaither Road. This mill was the third oldest mill in Gaston County, and had also a general store and a US Post Office, called Stowesville. A treasured part of the display is the will written by Larkin Stowe in 1855. With pictures, charts, posters, and artifacts, the Historical Society hopes to help the public learn of a valuable part of the history of this area. A reception to launch this new display will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2016 from two to four. The public is invited to attend. The display will be in place for several months and can be seen on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00.
Memorial homecoming Hood Memorial AME Zion Church, 215 Sacco St., Belmont, will be having its 67th homecoming and anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 4. Sunday School at 9:45; Morning Worship/Holy Communion, guest speaker Rev. Charles Reid at 11am. Fellowship dinner at 1pm. Guest Preacher weill be Rev. Dr. Benjamin Morrow Sr, Presiding Elder, Charlotte District. Revival 2016 event Tuesday, Sept. 6-8 7pm. Wednesday is Youth Night. Speakers- Tuesday. Rev. Samuel Blanks, Pastor, Rock Hill AME Zion Church, Concord; Wednesday, Rev. Dairl Scott Jr. Pastor Union Chapel AME Zion Church, Linwood; Thursday, Rev. Henrico White, Weeping Willow AME Zion Church, Charlotte.
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The Wisecarvers southern gospel group from Erwin, TN will be the featured artist Saturday Sept 10th 6:00PM at Lowesville Gospel Concerts/Living Word Ministries – 1062 South Hwy 16 – Lowesville(Stanley) NC. No charge for the concert – a freewill offering will be received. Southern Gospel Music on every 2nd Saturday evening and Bluegrass Gospel on every 4th Saturday. Contact Carroll Cooke 704-618-9762. Carroll Cooke photo
Belmont Congregational Holiness Church Dog Show Belmont National Guard Armory, Belmont, North Carolina, Gaston County- October 29th 2016 Dogs are like family to most of us, and in this area there are not manly dog shows. We want to change that by becoming an annual event. With 7 categories, a costume contest, and multiple fun contest between the 7. We think there will be something for the whole family. Dog show starts at 10:00am allowing 20-30 mins per each of the 7 categories. Dog treats available for purchase at the Dog Show, along with drinks and snacks for the owners. For more information or for eatery forms email Josh. Belmont Congregational Holiness Church j.rhodes5775@gmail.com
Meditations Live a Godly life I realized it was time for new luggage. So, I began my search. I found the perfect rolling suitcase, black and white paisley print. The sales person went to the storage to retrieve one that was not on display. When I arrived home, I was excited to open it up Rev. Angela Pleasants and look inside. Upon opening, I received a First United surprise. Inside my new Methodist Church, suitcase was a smaller Mount Holly bag to match the larger one. I exclaimed to my friend over the phone, “The sales lady didn’t check inside, and there is another piece of luggage.” My friend said, “Happy early birthday.” I said, “No, I can’t keep this. I did not pay for it.” She said, “I knew you would say that. I would keep it.” I exclaimed, “I am a follower of Jesus Christ, and this is not how I want to witness to his name.” I called the store to explain what happened. There was silence on the phone. I wondered if I was disconnected. Finally, the sales lady said, “Wow! Thank you for your honesty.” I told her I would pay for the smaller luggage. I said, “I am a Christian and living in truth is how I want to be a witness to my Lord.” If we say we are a disciple of Jesus Christ, do we live in line with his teachings? Jesus said, “If you love me obey my commandments.” John 14:15 NLT. Some define character as who we are when no one is looking. A.W. Tozer describes character as “the excellence of moral beings.” Scripture speaks about character as the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit. It is the Holy Spirit who empowers us to obey the truth of Jesus Christ. We have a choice to follow the teachings of Christ or to disobey. Strive to live a godly life; that others may see your good works and glorify God.
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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 Road 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
Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823 South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516 South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045 South Point United Methodist 510 Southpoint Church Rd. 704-825-4019 Springwood Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801 St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175 Stowe Memorial Baptist Church 26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987 The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709 Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730 Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604 Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185
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Holy Angels celebrates Volunteens This summer Holy Angels welcomed 102 volunteens (middle and high school students) into the Summer Volunteen program. They were busy helping with boat rides, the horticulture program and music therapy, Camp Wyliewanna (at Camp Hope) and Fun Fridays; office staff enjoyed some extra pairs of hands as well. These young volunteers shared their enthusiasm and joy with Holy Angels residents and participants, who had the time of their life with their new friends along with those returning volunteens. According to Regina Moody, Holy Angels President/CEO, “these students, while having a great time, made a big difference in the lives of the people we serve and had life changing experiences.” The summer volunteens represented 33 public and private middle and high schools from two states. During the nine-week program, the volunteens donated nearly 3000 hours of their summer vacation time. Several volunteens summed up their experiences: “The best thing is to experience all the different houses, living in their world. I like not having anything planned so I can just live life with them. It gets you out of your own bubble.” Ashley Layne, volunteen “My favorite thing about being a volunteen is seeing all the residents light up and smile.” Lauren Kiser, volunteen A parent wrote: “We are very impressed with the program and consider the Volunteen program to be one of the most worthwhile volunteer experiences our family has participated in. Thank you again for all your work in coordinating and making things run smoothly!” Wendy Tener, parent Four summer volunteens were nominated for the Outstanding Summer Volunteen award. Their contributions were considered to be exceptional and for the first time all nominees received this recognition. Angela Acosta, 17, Belmont, is a student from Stuart Cramer High School. She assisted the residents in the Morrow Center, Belhaven & Brookview group homes. Matthey Duffy, 13, Gastonia, is a student at Cramerton Middle School. He helped out in three of our ICF group homes – Oakcrest, Moody Place & Belhaven. Lindsey Ellis, 16, Gastonia, from Forestview High School; served in the Morrow Center and Moody Place. Kennedy Greene, 17, Bessemer City and Bessemer City High School; was a big help in the Morrow Center and Brookview. Holy Angels was founded in 1955 by the Sisters of Mercy – beginning a much needed specialized service for children with delicate medical conditions from throughout the state of North Carolina. The private, nonprofit corporation located in Belmont, NC, provides residential services and innovative programs for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities with delicate medical conditions. The CARF accredited programs include Holy Angels Morrow Center, the McAuley Residences (Fox Run ICF/IDD group homes (three sixbed), Belhaven ICF/IDD group home (15-bed), Moody Place ICF/IDD group home (15-bed), four community group homes, Great Adventures, Camp Hope, Cherubs Café & Cherubs Candy Bouquet (vocational program) in downtown Belmont and, LifeChoices, an adult day activities program offering living and learning opportunities & Cherubs Market in Cramerton. To learn more about Holy Angels, or to volunteer, please call 704.825.4161 or visit Holy Angels’ website at www.HolyAngelsNC. org<http://www.HolyAngelsNC.org>
Outstanding Summer Volunteens (l-r)Angela Acosta, Kennedy Greene & Regina Moody, Holy Angels CEO. Not pictured: Matthew Duffy & Lindsey Ellis. Holy Angels photos
Matthew Duffy playing ball with Holy Angels resident Andrew.
Tri-County Animal Rescue Pets of the Week Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week is small dogs.. lots of them TCAR is over-run with small dogs right now so if you are looking for a dog under 25 pounds, they have one for you. The white long haired boy is Kelso, around 5 years old. Macie is a blonde wire haired terrier female about 6 years old. Jabo is the small black and tan Chihuahua male about 1 year. Barney is a reddish brown Chihuahua male about 1 year old. TCAR also has three Dachshunds that need a home. Come out this Friday and Saturday and check out the many small dogs that are ready to go home with you. They have all been spayed/neutered, current on vaccines and micro-chipped. Small dogs and other available pets, including puppies and kittens, will be at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Friday from 6-9 pm and Saturday noon to 6 pm. Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-
profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Our “needs” list
includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food. For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@yahoo.com, visit us on the web at www.tcar.us or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations can be sent to TriCounty Animal Rescue, PO Box 483,
Living Healthy program set You may not be able to control all aspects of a chronic health condition, like diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, but there are many things you can do to certainly improve it. Finding support from friends, family, and coworkers provides motivation and encouragement, as well as new ways to work through health problems. Gaining credible health information is necessary to understand your medical condition and treatment options, which are key factors in managing any health condition. Now is the time to take control of your chronic health condition. NC Cooperative Extension is offering the Living Healthy program, a free six-week self-management program, beginning in October. Living Healthy is a Stanford University program designed for anyone with a chronic health condition to learn to manage his or her health. This 6-week program teaches individuals how to manage symptoms and to let them know they are not alone in what they may be experiencing. “Living Health truly makes a difference in the lives of so many people. Many participants report how helpful the group discussions are as well as being able to problem-solve together on health issues that impact everyone,” said Linda Minges, program facilitator with NC Cooperative Extension. The program is scheduled for Tuesday’s, October 4th through November 8th from 2:00 – 4:30am. The program will be held at the Lucile Tatum Center, located at 959 Osceola St., Gastonia. There is no cost to you, but pre-registration is required. Participants receive a copy of “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions” workbook, a relaxation CD, tote bag, and refreshments. Pre-registration is required by contacting Linda J. Minges - 704.922.2127 or linda_minges@ncsu.edu before September 27th. This program is supported by Centralina Area Agency on Aging.
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First Baptist Belmont hosts Wet and Wild First Baptist Belmont recently hosted a Wet and Wild Summer Carnival event. Folks came out and enjoyed inflatables, food, and fun for all ages. Photos by Teresa Pressley
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Gaston County spending by domestic visitors increases to $241.6 Million
Visit North Carolina announced today that domestic visitors to and within Gaston County spent $241.6 million in 2015, an increase of 3.1 percent from 2014. “Gaston County’s tourism industry continues to thrive, reaching record highs in 2015, said Michael Applegate, Gaston County’s director of travel & tourism .“We have experienced six consecutive years of visitor spending growth which we attribute to the exciting mix of outdoor assets, charming downtowns, and fantastic partner attractions, venues, hotels, restaurants, and retailers that call our area home. Because of them, business and leisure travelers from around the region and around the country continually choose to Go Gaston and to Get Outside.” Tourism impact highlights for 2015: The travel and tourism industry directly employs more than 1,890 professionals in Gaston County; Total payroll generated by the tourism industry in Gaston
County was $39.1 million; State tax revenue generated in Gaston County totaled $13.9 million through state sales and excise taxes, and taxes on personal and corporate income. About $4 million in local taxes were generated from sales and property tax revenue from travel-generated and travel supported businesses; Gaston County ranks seventeenth among North Carolina’s 100 counties in total annual visitor expenditures. Gov. Pat McCrory announced in May that visitors to North Carolina set a record for spending in 2015. The $21.96 billion in total spending represented an increase of 3 percent from 2014. These statistics are from the “Economic Impact of Travel on North Carolina Counties 2015,” which can be accessed at partners.visitnc.com/economic-impact-studies. The study was prepared for Visit North Carolina by the U.S. Travel Association. “All eight economic development re-
Home Canning: Apple Butter Tues., September 20th | 6-8PM Lucile Tatum Ctr. 959 Osceola St., Gastonia, NC
Learn how to safely can fruit butters in this hands-on apple butter class. Participants will make a batch of apple butter and take home their own jar (24 hours after processing completed). Cost: $15 per person (pre-registration required). Contact for info: Linda J. Minges Home Grown Gaston Tues., September 27th | 5-8PM Gastonia Farmers' Market 410 E. Long Ave., Gastonia, NC Visit the sixth annual Home Grown Gaston event. Come and enjoy delicious entrees prepared by local chefs, who will showcase locally grown foods and wine tastings provided by local vineyards. All proceeds benefit this year's local cause - Prevent Child Abuse Gaston. Tickets: $35 per person Intro to Medicare
10th annual Caravan Summer Sizzlin’ bbq Cook-off Caravan Coffee and Dessert Bar will host its 10th Annual Summer Sizzlin’ Cook-Off on September 9 and 10. As always, chicken, ribs, and pulled pork are on the cook-off menu. The sauce competition continues for the second year. Organizer Vince Hill recently announced several enhancements for this 10th event: In addition to a trophy, the 1st Place winner in each of the main categories (chicken, ribs, pulled pork) will receive $200.00; In addition to a trophy, the People’s Choice winner will receive $50.00; The winner of the sauce competition will receive $50.00. This year’s prizes are being sponsored by: Nationwide Insurance - Neil Brock & Associate, Inc.; Nellie’s Southern Kitchen; South Main Cycles; South Point Pet Hospital. Creative Solutions is the 10th Anniversary Sponsor. As an appetizer to the main contest, Hill is adding a Friday Night Wing Ding. Registered contestants can enter the wing competition. No additional fee is required. Wings will hit the grill at 6:00 pm. Judges and the public will taste and vote at 8:00 pm. Santa Claus is coming to town to judge the contest. While the wings are sizzling, competitors and tast-
ers will enjoy smooth Blues tunes by Cedric “The Entertainer” Guthrie. The Belmont Astronomy Society will host a stargazing party at 8:30 pm. Judging for main categories will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday. Attendees will enjoy music by a D.J. and a free public tasting that will determine the winner of the
People’s Choice Award. Between bites of BBQ, they can explore an outdoor kitchen exhibit by Charlotte Grill Company and Cline Landscape Designs, LLC. Reliable Home Appliance Center will display and array of barbecue equipment and tools. Proceeds will benefit Catherine’s House. They will have plenty of tickets for their annual
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While other dogs walk, they run. While state and local taxes as a direct result of others nap, they pace. On the leash, they tug and yank their visitor spending in the state. owners down the street. Off the leash, they seek confrontation and then may run off. They bark excessively, jump up on nicely attired strangers, mouth and tug the leash, steal food off the counter, and demand a tremendous amount of attention. Why Are Dogs Overactive? Overactive dogs are typically normal dogs with learned behavior problems. It is relatively rare for a dog to suffer from the canine equivalent of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Some breeds are genetically predisposed to be physically active Tues., October 4th | 2-4PM – sporting breeds, for example. But that doesn't mean they are Lucile Tatum Ctr. uncontrollable. Far from it. Most overactive dogs have learned 959 Osceola St., Gastonia, NC Will you soon be eligible to enroll in to be that way because their jumping, barking, running and tugMedicare? Do you have questions about the ging have earned them fun or attention – sometimes lots of it. For example, supposing your dog begins to bark or steal oboptions available to you under Medicare? How the different types of Medicare plans jects whenever you're occupied by a telephone call. Let's say operate? Which plan, or plans, is right for you try to ignore the behavior, giving a few half-hearted repriyou? If so, North Carolina Seniors' Health mands, then hanging up and scolding your dog. You might not Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) realize it, but your dog would have achieved a fairly impressive can answer your questions at this work- result. He would have monopolized your attention while you shop. SHIIP is part of the NC Department were on the phone and succeeded in getting you all to himself. of Insurance and provides free, unbiased Even a little scolding is better than the alternative of being igcounseling to all Medicare beneficiaries. nored. In general, problems of this nature can be addressed with a SHIIP services are free, and we do not sell any insurance or insurance related prod- combination of verbal control, physical restraint, and increased ucts. Program is free of charge. Contact for exercise. All dogs benefit from learning, and then rehearsing basic obedience – especially responding to "sit," "down," "sitinfo: Jim Burke Contact David Fogarty, Co-operative stay" and "down-stay." These maneuvers are more than meanExtension director, at 704-922-2130 for ingless drills because they allow you to "speak" to your dog and more information. educate him on how you would like him to respond. Effective training should include effective rewards – basically, fun and/or food. Dogs learn best when the consequences of their actions are highly rewarding. To gain more control over car raffle. your dog's behavior, consistently instruct him to "sit," or say Listen to WSGE 91.7 FM for event an- "down," to earn what he wants, including food, petting, play, or nouncements and an upcoming on-air inter- any other kind of attention. How To Control an Out-of-Control Dog view. The Caravan Summer Sizzlin’ BBQ Use a head collar. Out-of-control dogs almost all universally Cook Off application is available at Caravan Coffee and https://www.facebook.com/ respond to a head collar, or head halter, a humane and simple tool for training that's available at quality pet stores and through CaravanSummerSizzlin. veterinarians. Slip the collar on, attach a leash and get on with Schedule: Time: 6:00 PM Friday Cooking your training. A leash is valuable – even indoors. Dogs that jump, leap Begins and run out of reach should be kept on leash before a problem 7:00 – 9:00 PM Live Music by actually occurs. For example, when that telephone rings, imCedric “The Entertainer” Guthrie mediately attach a leash to your barking friend. He will quickly 8:00 PM Friday Night Wing learn to behave appropriately if his good behavior (such as Ding Tasting & Judging 8:30 PM Friday Belmont As- lying down to chew a "my-owner-is-on-the-telephone" toy) is tronomy Society Stargazing Party rewarded while his "bad" behavior is ignored or corrected each and every time. 10:00 AM Saturday Main ConIncrease your dog's exercise. All dogs enjoy and apprecitest Judging Begins ate regular exercise. Some dogs, however, require particularly Where: Caravan Coffee & Desvigorous exercise, such as running, swimming or regular and sert Bar extended games of fetch. Whatever your dog's exercise regime, 7 S. Main Street consider increasing both its duration and quality. 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Although most Registration Deadline: September 2, overactive dogs are normal and will respond to behavior modi2016 For additional information, contact fication, a minority may be suffering from true, physiological Vince Hill at (704) 829-7711 or Sum- hyperactivity, which may require medication in addition to a training program. merSizzlinBBQ@gmail.com
The Gaston County Co-operative Extension upcoming events Smart Irrigation & Healthy Landscapes Fri., September 16th | 1:30 - 3:30PM Citizens Resource Ctr. 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy., Dallas, NC Learn tips and techniques for effective home irrigation. Topics to be discussed: water needs and impact of drought; understanding the grasssoil connection and its impact on water requirements; common irrigation mistakes; and irrigation best practices with the use of "smart irrigation technologies". Cost: $15 per person (pre-registration required). Contact for info: Julie Flowers
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South Point loses OT squeaker 25-24 By John Wilson john@bannernews.com
In their home opener the South Point Red Raiders pulled off a huge win. They were able to knock off the defending state football champion Crest Chargers. The win ended a two year winning streak that ranked seventh in the nation. But as they say. That was then this is now. Last Friday South Point found themselves in a game that went down to the very end . In a reverse of fortunes Big Red was nipped in overtime by Lincolnton. The final score was 25-24. The Crest win may have left South Point emotionally drained. Against Crest, the Red Raiders were intense and fired up. Maybe some of that fire was lacking when they faced off against the Wolves. “We played well at times,” coach Mickey Lineberger said. “But we didn’t match their intensity. We just came off a big win over Crest.” Lineberger has a real respect for Lincolnton. He knew that his crew was not facing off against a lesser opponent. “They have a lot of good players,” Lineberger said. “A good game plan and a lot of talent. They have three 6’4” receivers.” As good as Lincolnton may have been that’s not to say that South Point played poorly. They played a tough game. They just got edged out. In the first quarter Lincolnton scored the opening points. First was a 77 yard romp by Xavier McClain. Next a field goal. South Point answered in the 2nd quarter with a Scot-
tie Lee TD run and a Thomas Lempereur FG. South Point went to the locker room up 17-10 after a Lee to Muse 29 yard strike gave the Red Raiders the lead. In the 3rd quarter Lincolnton tied things up off another great run by McClain. This one for 91 yards. No one was able to get points on the board in the the 4th. It would all come down to overtime. Things started good for SP once overtime got underway. “We won the toss,” Lineberger said. “We scored and kicked the extra point.” South Point’s OT score came off of another Lee to Muse TD combo. An extra point kick by Lempereur put South Point up 24-17. But right after South Point scored Lincolnton came back. This time the big receivers that Lineberger spoke of came into play. Lincolnton came within one point when Wolve’s QB Xavier Littlejohn was able to run in from 7 yards out. Instead of pushing for a tie Lincolnton took a shot at the two point play. Littlejohn connected with 6 foot plus Tyreke Hollis to score the 2 pointer and give the Wolves a 25-24 win. Coach Lineberger summed it up simply. “It’s hard to defend those big receivers.” In reviewing the offensive stats it’s clear the Red Raiders had a solid performance They had good ground production with fullback Jake Alexander marching for 163 yards off of 38 carries. Against Lincolnton, South Point showed that they are not afraid to put the ball in the air. Red Raider QB Scottie Lee went 3 for 10 for 42 yards. While that
stats doesn’t wow anyone the fact is he also had two TD’s and a pair of picks. A viable air attack will prevent defenders from stuffing the box trying to stop the fabled Redbone rushing attack. Defensively South Point played respectably. They kept the offense in the game. The Red Raider defense was also able to pick off Littlejohn twice and fall on a fumble. The last two weeks have been a roller coaster type ride for Big Red. But this game is now behind them. South Point needs to move on. The Red Raiders will regroup as they prep for Shelby. Coach Lineberger knows what he wants to focus on. “We are young,” Lineberger said. “Not a lot of game experience. We need to learn to handle success. We need a great week of practice. We need to develop consistency.”
The Red Raider offensive line sets up against Lincolnton.
This Lincolnton player got nowhere against the Red Raider defnese. Photos courtesy Calvin Craig/Superraiders.com
A host of Red Raiders stop the Lincolnton running back. Photo by Tommy Bain Red Raider Quarterback Scottie Lee rolls out. Photo courtesy Calvin Craig/Superraiders.com
South Point’s #12 Scottie Lee spins and turns his way for the touchdown. Photo by Tommy Bain
South Point’s #24 Jake Alexander carries and looks for more yardage against Lincolnton. Photo by Tommy Bain
Red Raider #20 Caleb Gibson heads up field. Photo by Tommy Bain
Red Raider #40 Nathan Hamilton lays out to stop the Lincolnton ball carrier. Photo by Tommy Bain
Red Raider kicker Thomas Lempereur lets the ball have it in the Lincolnton game. Photo courtesy Calvin Craig/Superraiders.com
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R-S Central nudges past Cramer 6-0 By John Wilson john@bannernews.com
In their season opener Stuart Cramer Storm football had luck in their corner. The Storm overcame a host of turnovers to pull out a big opening day win against Cherryville. But last week against R-S Central the odds caught up with them. In a low scoring matchup marred by turnovers the Hilltoppers beat Cramer 6-0. Statistically Cramer had a very good game. The Storm was able to pushing out 322 yards of combined offense. Unfortunately they were never able to translate that production into points. Turnovers and poor execution at critical moments in the game hurt. The turnovers and poor point production was not lost on head coach Ben McMillian. “Turnovers and missed opportunities in the redzone,� McMillan said. “We can’t keep making mistakes and think we can win.� No one player stood out in the Cramer ground game. The running duties were spaced out. In all six Cramer runners got carries. Naseem Moulden led all runners with 11 touches. In the air, Cramer got better statistical production this week from quarterbacks Noah Oxendine and Devion Moore. The pair had 7 completions off of 16 attempts and 115 yards. But those numbers were hampered when you add that the pair also threw picks that hurt. Cramer had their chances to score. They just didn’t get the production when they needed it. Things got off track at the worst times. One missed opportunity came in the 2nd quarter. Cramer kicked a field goal and drew a roughing the passer flag. The flag gave the Storm a first and goal from the three yard line. Cramer marched the ball to the goal line. They lined up and were about to sneak it in. But once again the turnover monster bit them. “We had an issue with the center quarterback exchange,� McMillan said. “We fumbled, they recovered.� Those types of mistakes added up in the end. This fumble cost Cramer a chance to tie the game up. Overall Cramer had one fumble and two interceptions. One thing is for sure. The offense may be trying to figure things out. But the defense is stepping up. For the second week in a row the Cramer defense had a good game. The Hilltoppers were able to score on their first possession thanks to some great field position. “They got a TD when they picked up the ball on our 32,� McMillan said. The lone TD is all that R-S Central was able to mount. “The defensive played outstanding,� McMillan added. Linebacker Robert Truesdale led the team with seven tackles. Storm defenders also gobbled up two interceptions and a fumble to hold the Hilltoppers to under 200 yards of offense. This week the Cramer coaching staff is going to work on getting things squared away. “There are going to be changes,� coach McMillan added. “We will focus on taking care of the football.� McMillan and the staff are going to work on finding a way to turn the statistical production of the offense into points on the board. “The stats look great, “McMillan said. “Over 200 yards rushing. But no points to show.� Look for Cramer to mix things up on offense. At this stage the problems the team is facing are correctable. The change may be dramatic or subtle. They may involve a combination of personnel shifts and a retooling of the play calling. Cramer faces West Iredell this week on the road.
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Stuart Cramer’s #7 Dennorian Lindsay and #21 Corey Stowe execute a play in the RS Central game. The SC Storm lost the close contest 6-0.
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Kings Mountain wins 56-7 over East Gaston
East Gaston Warrior RB Malik Davis looks for running room along the sidelines. Photos by Jim Abernethy
Warrior QB Josh Benfield eludes Kings Mountain defense while scrambling for a gain.
Kings Mountain Mountaineer QB Darren Burns scrambling for yards in the East Gaston game. KM won 56-7.
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Raptors fall to Yellow Jackets 16-0
Mt. Island Charter’s CJ Stephens runs the ball against Bessemer City. MICS came up short by a score of 16-0.
MICS’s Tikwan Johnson outruns several Bessemer City players. The BC Yellowjackets took a 16-0 win.
MICS #24 Naheem Elliot signals a Raptor recovery against Bessemer City. Photos by Michael Strauss
MICS Raptor Carson Pledger gives the ball the boot in the Bessemer City game.
Gaston Christian School girls golf team recently competed in a tournament against Latin at Raintree. Results: Latin 124 - Gaston Christian 128. Moon Cheoag 37 for Latin; Alexis Suajianto 37 for Latin; Kelly Topiwala 37 for Gaston Christian; Taylor Hinson 38 for Gaston Christian. Randy Erwin photo
Mt Holly Parks & Rec Basketball sign-ups The Mount Holly Parks and Recreation Dept. is taking signups for adult basketball until Friday September 9. The league will play games on Wednesday and Friday evenings. The registration fee is $500 per team within the city limits of Mount Holly and $550 out of city limits. The dept. will do a house team and the fee is $55 per participant within the city limits of Mount Holly and $60 out of city limits. You can sign up at Mount Holly City Hall located at 400 East Central Ave, Mt Holly NC 28120. For more information visit www.leaguelineup. com/mthollybasketball, email gaguirre@mtholly.us or call 704-951-3024.
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Four technology educators earn prestigious certification There are only 17 Google for Education Certified Trainers in all of North Carolina, and four of them belong to Gaston County Schools. Four of the district’s instructional technology facilitators (ITFs) recently earned recognition as Certified Trainers, a status that identifies them as experts in helping teachers use technology in the classroom. They were recognized for their accomplishment by the Gaston County Board of Education at its August 22 meeting. Stephanie Gardner, Chris Goodson, Jason Mammano and Heather Mathis earned certification by passing a series of exams and demonstrating a strong history of training other educators with Google tools. “We are very proud of our facilitators for achieving this prestigious certification,” said Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker. “They make an impact in our classrooms
every day, and have played a significant role in making Gaston County Schools a leading district in educational technology.” Gaston County Schools has been a Google Apps for Education district for six years. All students and teachers are working on the same platforms, using Gmail, Google Drive, Google Classroom, and the growing range of Google apps. Instructional technology facilitators learn how apps can be used in the teaching and learning process, then train teachers and students in the classroom. “It’s getting those Chromebooks and technology seamlessly integrated into the instruction, not as an add-on,” said Heather Mathis. It makes a difference at every grade level, Mathis added. She described how she taught a 3rd grade teacher and class to create presentations with the Google apps on their Chromebooks. “These
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students went home and a couple of them were working on their presentations and commenting back to her at 7:00 at night. Third graders that don’t usually like to do their homework went home and got on the computer and they were so excited,” Mathis said. Since many colleges and businesses are now using Google apps, the skills these students are learning are important, Stephanie Gardner added: “We talk about making the lessons real-world and relevant. Without this, I don’t think we could fully prepare them for the next step.” Jason Mammano, who has been a GCS instructional technology facilitator for 10 years, said the Google certifications he and his colleagues earned are “a validation of what we were already doing in the district. We are light years ahead of other districts in our implementation and embrace of Google infrastructure.” Thanks to this platform, students they only have to remember a single username and password to access thousands of Google apps, and their work isn’t restricted to the school’s computer lab, Mammano added. “As long as you have access to the internet and a device that can run Chrome, then you can do everything we teach you at school,” he said. As part of the certification process, the four instructional technology facilitators have committed to becoming contributing members of the online Google for Education community. This means they’ll be taking ongoing training while also contributing examples of their work for educators around the world to learn from. This will have an impact on everyday lessons in Gaston County Schools, said Chris Goodson: “I’m just excited to get the opportunity to learn more so I can help teachers leverage the power of Google in their classrooms.”
Former Division II AllAmerican Susie Hearn has joined the Belmont Abbey Field Hockey program as an assistant coach, Head Coach Bronwen Gainsford announced last week. She will begin her duties immediately. “I am very excited about this addition to our program,” Gainsford said. She brings a great background in mentorship that will help us develop strong student-athletes in spirit, body and mind. In addition, Susie’s background as an All-American at the Division II level will help foster a strong offense for our team.” A native of Charlotte, Hearn played collegiately from 2005-09 at Catawba, where she earned first-team All-America honors as a sophomore in 2006. She ranks fourth alltime at the school in goals and points, leading the team in scoring all four years. She was se-
lected to the all-rookie team as a freshman and was a four-time all-tournament selection at the Kutztown Invitational As a high school player at Providence Day School, she was a two-time all-state selection in field hockey and a threetime all-state pick in softball. She was the school’s first recipient of an athletic scholarship for field hockey. Since her playing days, she has moved into the coaching ranks, working with the Revolution Field Hockey Clinics each summer. Additionally, she served as Assistant Tennis Coach at Olympic High School in 2010 and as a tennis coach at the Youth United Summer Tennis Camp during her time at Catawba. The Crusaders play their first official game in program history on Friday, Sept. 2, when they host Southern New Hampshire at 2:30 p.m.
Gaston Christian hosted its second Invitational at Pine Island Country Club on August 22. Forty girls and 11 schools were represented. Cannon School was the winning team with a team score of 232. Gaston Christian took second place with a score of 246. Taylor Hinson of Gaston Christian was low medalist with a 70- one under par. Rachel Kuehn of Asheville school was second with a 72. Taylor Williams of Gaston Christian had a solid 78 to help the The lady Eagles to a second place finish. Photo by Gaston Christian
Left to right: Kent Hyde, South Point Athletic Director; Brian Ziemer, father of Aurora; Aurora Ziemer; Kay Ziemer, mother of Aurora; Gary Ford, South Point Principal. Photo by Calvin Craig
Ziemer named to Academic All Conference team To emphasize the importance of academics in the athletic program the South Point athletic department established the South Point Academic All Conference Red Raider team. This team recognizes those who were All Conference in their sport but who have also maintained high academic standing during their sports season. Two teams are recognized each year: one for the fall sports season and one for the winter and spring sports season. Prior to the August 26th home football game versus Lincolnton South Point recognized its Academic All-Conference team for
the 2015-16 winter-spring sports seasons. To receive this award the scholar athlete must be named an All Conference player; maintain a 3.5 unweighted grade point average during that sports semester; incur no infractions; and have no more than 5 excused absences. Recognized this year was Aurora Ziemer. Aurora, the daughter of Brian and Kay Ziemer, is a senior who was All Conference in Track and Field. She plans to attend a four year university with the goal of obtaining her Bachelor of Nursing degree.
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Lake Wylie Tournament Trail The last Thursday night Lake Wylie Tournament Trail fishing event has come and gone. Congratulations to Larry Fleeman and Todd Sosebee for winning the season ending tournament and to Christian Shoda and Cameron Shoda on the second place finish. Now for the Championship Weekend. LWTT had 123 individuals to qualify for the no entry fee Championship that will be held on Labor Day weekend. This will be a two night season ending tournament to see who is going to be the 2016 Thursday Night Tournament Trail Champions.
Gaston Christian volleyball Gaston Christian School hosted Lake Norman Charter in volleyball last week. Lake Norman won in 4 sets 2518, 25-21 , 21-25, 25-22. Lilly Chapman had 25 kills and 5 aces;Bethany Tugwell had 6 kills and 1 block and 1 ace; Sedonia Tringali had 30 assist and 3 aces. Gaston Day School students returned to their studies last Tuesday. This photo shows the Class of 2017 seniors as they prepared to hit the books. Gaston Day School photo
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Gaston Christian School will have a Senior Class 2017 BBQ Friday, September 16, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Plates: $8.00. BBQ provided by Ole Carolina BBQ plate includes: meat, sauce, two buns, slaw, chips, and cookie. Delivery available, for orders of 10 or more plates. Make checks payable to: Gaston Christian School. For more information, call High School office: 704349-5020. GCS photo
Gaston County School Board briefs The Gaston County Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 22, 2016, 5:30 p.m., at the Gaston County Schools Central Office, 943 Osceola Street, Gastonia. At that time the following news briefs were considered. • Gaston County Schools Superintendent W. Jeffrey Booker was named the Southwest Region Superintendent of the Year. Superintendents from school districts in the greater Charlotte area selected Booker for the honor. He will compete with other regional winners from across the state for the 2016-2017 North Carolina Superintendent of the Year recognition. • Gaston Early College High School students Logan Abee, Cynthia Garcia and Alanie O’Dell were chosen to participate in the Junior Leadership Gaston Program sponsored by the Gaston Regional Chamber. • Laura Sexton, a teacher at the Gaston Early College High School, was named the Spanish Teacher of the Year by the Foreign Language Association of North Carolina. She will be formally recognized during the Association’s conference in October.
• Gaston County Schools received $4,000 from Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas to provide economics, personal finance and business entrepreneurship programs in 42 classrooms at elementary and middle schools. • North Carolina Teacher of the Year Bobbie Cavnar, an English teacher at South Point High School, was a guest speaker at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching’s Teacher Leadership Institute in Ocracoke. • Students in the Gaston County Schools Class of 2016 were offered more than $53 million in scholarships (a record amount for a graduating class) from the most prestigious colleges and universities across the state and nation. The scholarships included awards for academics, athletics, military, and the fine arts. • The Carrie E. and Lena V. Glenn Foundation contributed a $15,000 grant to Gaston County Schools for resources in the STEAM lab at Hawks Nest STEAM Academy. The contribution ensures that students in the new magnet program have the necessary supplies for the STEAM curriculum.
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BOARD BRIEFS From page 16 The two national awards are in addition to the 11 state awards the department received in January from the N.C. School Public Relations Association. The state awards were for excellence in writing, photography, video production, digital media engagement, publications, and special events and programs. • The Bessemer City High School girls softball team was designated a Scholar-Athlete Team by the N.C. High School Athletic Association for achieving a combined team grade point average of 3.29. • Two seniors in the Class of 2016 received scholarships from the Gaston County Baptist Association: Zachery Antrum, Hunter Huss High School, who will attend Appalachian State University; and Kendra Mark, Highland School of Technology, who will attend Winston-Salem State University. • The following students were selected as all-state baseball players: Noah Eaker, Randall Long, Tyler Sanders and Austin Treadway from Cherryville High School; and McKinley Scott from North Gaston High School. • North Gaston High School had six teams to qualify as Scholar- Athlete Teams for the spring semester: boys golf, softball, baseball, girls soccer, girls track, and boys tennis. The recognition is presented by the N.C. High School Athletic Association to teams that achieve a combined team grade point average of 3.1 or higher. The school also had more than 60 students to earn the Scholar Athlete distinction for achieving an individual grade point average of 3.5 or higher. • The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter at the Highland School of Technology received several awards at the National FBLA Leadership Conference in Atlanta. Alexander Matthew and Matthew Noles won first place in the nation in the Banking and Financial Systems category and Elliott Stines took second place in the Microsoft Office Specialist – Word Expert competition. Also, for the fourth consecutive year, Highland won the Hollis and Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter Award, which recognizes outstanding school FBLA chapters across the country. • The Highland School of Technology HOSA (Future Health Professionals of America) chapter earned two awards at the 39th annual International Leadership Conference in Nashville. Gabrielle Whiteman placed fourth in the nation in the dental science competition, and the students were recognized for their outstanding chapter notebook.
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FUMC of Belmont sets Children’s Consignment Sale The children’s council at First United Methodist of Belmont will be hosting its semi annual children’s
The Belmont Parks and Rec. senior citizens Gadabouts group recently visited St. Joseph’s Cartholic Church near Mt. Holly. The church was built in 1843 and is the fourth oldest Catholic church building in North Carolina. Gadabouts photo
Stanley volunteer firefighters needed The Stanley Fire Department is currently looking for Volunteer Firefighters. A job description and application can be accessed at https://townofstanley.org/employment.
Gaston College news... North Carolina Certified Paralegal (NCCP) Exam Review Course, September 10, 2016 A new course will be offered this fall at Gaston College to assist paralegals who are studying for the October 8, 2016, NCCP exam as well as current certified paralegals in need of CPE credits. The session will be held on Friday, September 10, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Myers Center Multipurpose Building, Room B, Gaston College Dallas Campus, 201 Highway 321 South. This course is for experienced attorneys and paralegals and will cover topics about civil litigation, ethics, criminal law, commercial law, family law, real estate, wills, trusts, and estates. Also, there will be an emphasis on grammar and legal terminology. This class has been approved by the NC State Bar for 6.25 General Hours CPE Credit and 1.0 Ethics Hours CPE Credit. These sessions are review courses and not comprehensive instruction courses on the subjects taught. You will need to print, or have electronically accessible,, the NC State Bar’s NCCP Examination Study Guide for the review course. The link to the NC State Bar’s NCCP Examination Study Guide is: http://www.nccertifiedparalegal.gov/for-paralegals/ how-to-get-certified/study-guide/. The cost is $50 per persons. To register, contact Kathleen Lindsey at 704-922-6277 or lindsey.kathleen@gaston.edu For more information about becoming a NC Certified Paralegal, visit this website: http://www.nccertifiedparalegal.gov/. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Prep Class, September 26, 2016 Don’t miss this great opportunity to advance your professional skills and certifications. The SHRM-CP certification prep class is a 36-hour class to help prepare HR professionals prepare for the certification exam. The class is scheduled on Mondays, September 26- December 12, from 6 - 9 p.m., at the Gaston College Kimbrell Campus, Classroom Building, Room 220, Belmont. SHRM certification is a widely recognized professional certification for those in the HR field. The program identifies eight key behavioral competencies and 15 HR functional areas that are critical to the success of any HR professional. The tuition cost is $1200 which includes the required SHRM materials and access to the web-based materials. To register or for more information, contact Beth Hollars at 704-922-6250 or the Continuing Education Hotline at 704-9222244. Study Tours Cruise To Cuba, December 25, 2016 – January 1, 2017 The Gaston College Study Tours will cruise to Cuba from December 25, 2016 through January 1, 2017. The program will also be taking a “Castle & Garden Tour” to Scotland and Ireland in May 2017. For more information, contact Bob Blanton at 704922-6339 or blanton.bob@gaston.edu.
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AKC REGISTERED YORKSHIRE Terrier Puppies, male/ female. First shots, wormed, vet checked. Parents on premises, $500. Call 828-305-4107, 828FREE TO GOOD LOVING 305-7012. HOME, 1 year old female indoor cat. Shots & spayed. 704-460REAL ESTATE 3881. NO TEXT MESSAGES ACCEPTED. 5.5 ACRES FOR SALE In Mary’s BASSHUND PUPS from pure- Grove community of Kings Mtn. bred parents, (on site). One fe- 704-747-8861. male(spayed), one male left, 5 3BR BRICK. KINGS MOUNmonths old, partially housebroke, TAIN, with 2 acres. 704-245all shots given, wormed regularly, 3331. healthy and friendly. $200 each to determined fitting home with vet VACATIONS reference. Need to see to appreciate. 704-538-7531(H), 860-416- OCEAN LAKES, 3BR, 2BA, washer/dryer, gas grill, golf cart 8319(C) inc. $1200 wk. 704-472-7145. CKC REG. FEMALE CHIHUAHUA, puppy, small, cute as a OCEAN LAKES, 1678 STARbutton. Call for pic & price. Also, FISH, 3BR, washer & dryer, ready Sept. 6th, CKC Reg., 2 large covered front porch. Reduced rates for spring & fall. males, 1 female. 704-618-0418. Summer dates avail. 704-473FREE KITTENS TO GOOD 6109. sheilaba@bellsouth.net. HOME. & free rescued dogs, fully vetted, must be to good home. COTTAGE N34, Ocean Lakes, Myrtle Beach, 2BR, 2BA, den, 704-472-7116 or 704-482-3392. kitchen/dining, covered deck, FOR SALE: (10) GOATS, $75 near country store. Call Dorcas each or all for $650. 828-817803-635-9831, 803-718-2659. 3482. BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT in AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPOcean Lakes. 2BR, 2BA, washPIES, registered ASDR, CKC, er & dryer, very close to ocean. and NKC born 6/7/16, $450-$650. Includes golf cart. Call 704-434828-748-9135 or 828-748-9054. 9502. MINIATURE AUSTRALIAN OCEAN LAKES BEACH SHEPHERD puppies. Red merle HOUSE RENTAL. 2BR, 2BA. and black tris, born 5/23/16, regisSleeps 6. Call for reservations. tered. $550-$750. 828-748-9135 704-484-3234. Lv msg. or 828-748-9054. SCENIC RIDGE CAMPCKC YORKIE PUPPIES. 1st GROUND, Cherryville, NC. RV, shots and checked by vet, $650 tent sites, cabins. Ask about females, $450 males. Also, 20% OFF Seasonal Sites. 704spayed female. 828-245-5314. 284-4721. SHI-TZU & PEKA-TZU PUPPIES, CKC registered. 1st shot & worming. 864-490-4979, text only.
2001 HONDA CIVIC EX, white, sunroof, halogen lights, spoiler, 2007 YAMAHA 650 CLASSIC low rider, air. Superb sound sys- interior, 350 engine, 1 ton chas- BRAND NEW KIRBY vacusis & body, runs excellent, first with after market pipes, road um cleaner & shampooer. Paid tem, PRICE DROPPED - $2900 $2000. 704-575-9445. negotiable. 704-487-7526. $1500, sell for $800. Never used. bars, & saddle bags, 3900 miles, 1 owner, like brand new, $3800. 704-473-6604. 2004 DODGE STRATUS RT EMPLOYMENT 714-330-4680, 828-429-2805. coupe, 2 door, auto, 3 liter, good OAK BATHROOM VANITY cabtires, Mag wheels. $950. 704- SOUTH POINT UMC IN BEL- inet with sink. $125. 704-259PETS/LIVESTOCK 466-2671. MONT, NC is seeking a part5118. time pianist or organist/music 2002 BLACK LS 430 LEXUS, in LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Pure ANTIQUE VANITIES, good condition, new tires, heated director for 11:00 a.m. Sunday TWO Breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers. leather seats, good A/C, all main- worship and Wednesday evening (MAKE UP TABLES). White with Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704-538choir practice. This position rebench, $250 & Cherry, $150. 704tenance up to date. $6000 FIRM. 1199 or 704-600-7847. If interested, leave message, 704- quires approximately 3-4 hours a 739-7837. week for worship, choir practice, REG CHIHUAHUA $150 each. 482-7534. special services. The musician LX178 JOHN DEERE LAWN2003 FORD TAURUS, SEL, one will accompany and lead hymns MOWER, 15 hp Kawasaki en- Shots UTD. Call for more info. 704-813-5981. owner, excellent condition, leath- on the piano/organ, provide mugine. Water cooled, 38” cut. Runs er seats, 6 cylinder, high miles, sic for prelude and special music GERMAN SHEPHERD STUD 196k, white, 4 door sedan, asking during the service. Contact Rev. like new, $400. 704-600-6448. SERVICE, BH OFA fee, $400. $2200. 704-692-0344. Erin Yow at eyow@wnccumc.net ANTIQUE TALL BOY Chest of 704-470-5707. 2000 F250 SUPER DUTY 4x4, or Connie Neagle at 704-616- Drawers. Will email pictures upon CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD request. $400 obo. Tammy 281ext. cab. 233k, one owner. Looks 0151 for more information. PUPPIES, available, 9/24/16. rough, good farm or hunting truck, THE CRAMERTON POLICE 731-2731. $425. Parents on site. Now taking $2500 obo. 704-530-1867. DEPARTMENT IS CURRENTLY deposit. 980-295-0923. 2007 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SEEKING QUALIFIED APPLILAREDO, 93,000 miles, LOAD- CANTS FOR THE POSITION ED with extras. One owner, great OF POLICE OFFICER. Applicondition, $8250. 704-473-3848. cants must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school 1996 TOYOTA PICKUP, T-100 diploma OR have completed a extended cab, 4WD, V-6, auto, General Education Development 191K miles, black w/chrome rims. (GED) program. Applicants with $5500/offer. 828-223-1538. college degrees are highly de1988 FORD RANGER, strong 2.3 sired. Applicants must posengine, 5 sp, good tires, $600. sess a valid Law Enforcement Certification from the North 704-435-9779 Carolina Criminal Justice Edu2000 FORD 15 PASSENGER cation and Training Standards VAN, rear air, 82,000 miles, Commission OR have comgood tires, clean, $4250. 704pleted a North Carolina Basic 739-8590. Law Enforcement Training 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (BLET) course within the last LAREDO, automatic, 4 liter, only 12 months. Salary is dependent Classified Deadline $1500 as is. 704-466-2671. upon qualifications. The Town is Friday at 3pm 2007 FORD FOCUS, $3800 cash. provides a competitive benefits Per Week package. Selections for employfor the following 2010 Ford Focus, $4200 cash. 2004 Cadillac SLS, 92K, $4000. ment will be made on the basis Thursday’s Edition Based on 20 word limit per week add 30¢ per word, per week over 20 1999 Camaro, $3500 cash. 2005 of applicant qualifications. Application and job description are Clip & Mail Ford Explorer, 4x4, $4000 cash. Hamrick Auto Sales, 5528 Fall- available at Town Hall M-F 8:00 Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________ ston Rd, Belwood. 704-477-2713, a.m. until 5:00 p.m. or online at www.cramerton.org. Resumes leave message. Address: ___________________________________________City______________________ Zip____________ in lieu of an application will not 1997 CHEVROLET S10 with be accepted. Applications must Email _____________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________ extended cab, 5 speed, newer be mailed or delivered to: Town engine, good tires, solid truck, of Cramerton, Attn: HR Dept., Ad Copy: ___________________________________________________________________________________ $2000. 704-575-9445. 155 N. Main St., Cramerton, NC 28032. Deadline for submitting 1993 CADILLAC SEDAN DEV___________________________________________________________________________________________ ILLE, 57k original miles, garage application is 5:00 p.m., Friday, kept, 2nd owner, asking $4500. September 9, 2016. The Town of ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Cramerton is an Equal Opportuni828-245-6518. ty Employer. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
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