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Cramerton set to celebrate a century of excellence

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Editor's note: This is the first of two stories tracing Cramerton's past, present and future in recognition of the town's upcoming Oct. 16-18 Centennial. This week's article will look at the history of Cramerton as well as the work done by the Centennial Committee to get ready for the event. Next week will focus on how Cramerton has evolved into the charming, thriving community it is today.

At first it was called the Town of Maysworth.

Cramerton began life in 1906 when Stuart Warren Cramer, J.H. Mays, Thomas and Andrew Moore, L.A. Dodsworth, J.L. Mays, and W.H. Bronson formed the Mays Mfg. Co. textile firm.

The town of 50 or so houses built on the banks of the South Fork River that surrounded the mill was named Town of Maysworth but took the name of Mayworth in 1915. That same year, Cramer Stuart Cramer himself, the man who helped start Cra- became president and controlling owner Cramerton Centennial Committee members Ted Reece (left) and Wilburn Queen show off two of Mays Mfg. merton back in 1906. of the hundreds of items tracing the town’s history that will be on display in the old gym during Photos by Alan Hodge See more CRAMERTON page 4 the upcoming Centennial Celebration.

Gas prices plunge drivers smile

By Alan Hodge

lon price enjoyed across the border in South Carolina where “pushwater” is going for as low as $1.79.

According to the Gas Buddy website last Friday, the averLike manna from heaven, gasoline prices in our area have age price per gallon in our area was around $2.09 per gallon plunged to the lowest level in years- but as of last Friday are of regular. That was a few pennies higher than earlier in the still hovering on the high side of the magical sub-$2 a gal- week at some locations.

For perspective, a gas price story in the BannerNews in February 2013 revealed the price to be $3.75 per gallon back then.

Dale Willard, owner of Dale's Superette had his gas for $2.08 per gallon last week, but declared the price was wiggling a bit.

“It's been creeping back up a little,” he said.

According to Willard, getting gas at about fifty cents a gallon cheaper than a few months ago is taking getting used to for some folks.

“People will put down a $40 cash deposit for a fill up and have to get a refund,” he said.

That's the case for Alicia Fox who drives a Chevy Tahoe.

“I used to spend $80 for a fill up but now it's only $50,” she said. “I love it because it puts extra money in my pocket.”

Kenny Rollins, proprietor of Rollins 76 on Hickory Grove Rd. thinks a surplus of oil company See more gasoline is the reason for the recent price drop.

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Allen Steam Station part of Duke Energy agreement Duke Energy and the U.S. government have agreed to end a 15-year-old legal case against the company for alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act at some of the company’s coal-fired power plants in North Carolina- including Allen Steam Station near Belmont.

Duke Energy denies the alleged violations, maintains it complied fully with federal law, and is agreeing to settle the case solely to avoid the costs and uncertainties of continued litigation, the company says in a settlement agreement filed today with the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, in Greensboro.

Duke Energy estimates the costs of continued litigation would exceed the costs of the settlement agreement.

The agreement is subject to court approval.

The agreement would end the remaining component of a civil lawsuit (USA v. Duke Energy), filed against Duke Energy in 2000 by the U.S. Justice Department on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The government’s original lawsuit focused on 25 Duke Energy coal-fired power plant units.

The government subsequently dismissed claims against 12 of those units – leaving 13 units as part of the lawsuit, 11 of which Duke Energy has since closed.

The government asserted that certain maintenance and repair projects at the power plants were “major modifications,” as defined by the Clean Air Act, and that Duke Energy failed to obtain permits for the projects and install the “best available emission controls,” as required.

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GAS PRICES From page 1

One factor that keeps gas in North Carolina more expensive than in South Carolina is the state tax. In North Carolina the tax is around 37 cents per gallon while South Carolina taxes gas at just 16 cents.

Motorist Tony Beale of Belmont thinks that's wrong.

“I'm glad the price of gas has gone down,” Beale said. “But we could get gas for less than two dollars a gallon too if the state would tax us right.”

Kenny Rollins at Rollins 76 on Hickory Grove Rd. has been in business for decades and seen gas prices rise and fall before.

“I think the price is lower because right now the oil companies have more gas stored than they know what to do with,” he opined.

Rollins is right.

United States domestic production has nearly doubled over the last six years, pushing out oil imports that need to find another home. Saudi, Nigerian and Algerian oil that once was sold in the United States is suddenly competing for Asian markets, and the producers are forced to drop prices. Canadian and Iraqi oil production and exports are rising year after year.

Even the Russians, with all their economic problems, manage to keep pumping.

On the demand side, the economies of Europe and developing countries are weakening and vehicles are becoming more energy-efficient. So demand for fuel is lagging a bit. China's recent devaluation of its currency suggests the economy of the world's biggest oil importer may be worse off than expected.

Households are likely to spend $750 less on gas this year because of the oil prices, the United States Energy Information Administration reported. Europeans and consumers around the world will enjoy similar benefits.

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ALLEN STEAM STATION From page 1 Duke Energy asserted that the company did not violate the law because the projects were “routine,” as defined by the Clean Air Act, or did not result in a net increase in emissions – and thus did not require permits and additional emission controls.

Since 2000, the government has filed similar complaints – most of them resolved by settlement agreements – against more than 30 electric utilities nationwide.

Under Duke Energy’s agreement with the government, the company would close, by Dec. 31, 2024, two units at its five-unit, 1,140-megawatt Allen Steam Station – the two stilloperating units that remain part of the litigation.

The company also would comply with new, lower emissions limits at those two units prior to closure.

In addition, Duke Energy would close, by Dec. 31, 2024, a third unit at the Allen plant that is not part of the case.

The Dec. 31, 2024 closure date for the three units – which

opened between 1957 and 1959 – would be 42 months earlier than the three units’ June 30, 2028 closure date forecasted in the company’s latest “integrated resource plan.”

The Allen plant’s total electricity production capacity would decrease by about 50 percent (585 megawatts) after the three units’ closures.

The plant’s two remaining units, with a combined total electricity production capacity of 555 megawatts, would continue operating.

There would be no layoffs or impacts to the Allen plant’s current 110-person workforce as a result of the agreement.

Also under the agreement, Duke Energy would spend $4.4 million on environmental projects and donations.

Additionally under the agreement, Duke Energy would pay a $975,000 civil penalty to the government, separate from the environmental projects and donations expenditures.

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The route has changed this year. In addition, the post-race party will be in the William J. Pharr gymnasium. You can warm up while listening to fantastic entertainers, followed by the awards presentation.

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This years race promises to be the biggest and best one yet.

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Plant Now for a Beautiful Garden Now and in the Future Town & Country

By Melinda Myers Don’t pack away that shovel and trowel. Fall is a great time to plant a few new additions in the landscape. Here are just a few ideas for adding immediate and long term beauty to your garden.

Add cool season annuals like pansies, snapdragons, ornamental kale and stocks to brighten the fall garden. Those in milder regions will enjoy them throughout the winter. Consider adding cold hardy pansies. They provide color in the fall garden, survive most winters, and are back blooming in the spring just as the snow melts.

Fall is also a good time to plant perennials, trees and shrubs. The soil is warm and the air cooler, so the plants are less stressed and establish more quickly. Select plants suited to the growing conditions and be sure to give them plenty of room to reach their mature size.

Plant trees so the root flare, the place where the roots curve away from the trunk, is even with the soil surface. Dig a hole, the same depth as the rootball, and two to five times wider.

Roughen the sides of the hole and backfill with the existing soil. Water thoroughly and spread a two to three inch layer of mulch over the soil surface, keeping the mulch away from the tree trunk.

Follow a similar planting procedure for shrubs. Plant these so the crown, the place where the stems meet the roots, is even with the soil surface. And be sure to keep the mulch away from the stems.

Plant daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and other bulbs in fall for extra color next spring. Set the bulbs at a depth of two to three times their height deep. Then cover them with soil and sprinkle on a low nitrogen slow release fertilizer, like Milorganite (milorganite.com).

This organic nitrogen fertilizer promotes rooting without stimulating fall growth subject to winter kill.

Start planting spring flowering bulbs after the nighttime temperatures hover between 40 and 50 degrees. Be patient – waiting until the soil cools reduces the risk of early sprouting that often occurs during a warm fall.

Those gardening in the far south and along the gulf coast can purchase pre-cooled bulbs to compensate for the warm winters. Or the chilling can be done at home by storing the bulbs in a 35 to 45

degree location for at least 14 weeks before planting.

Those tired of battling the animals may want to plant resistant bulbs such as daffodils, hyacinths, Fritillaria, alliums, Camassia, glory-of-the snow, snow drops, squills, and grape hyacinths. You may find it is easier to avoid the problem than battle the animals with repellents and scare tactics.

Plant a few short season vegetables in your garden for freshfrom-the garden flavor this fall.

Simply count the days from planting to the average first fall frost to determine how many growing days are left in your area. Select vegetables that will mature and can be harvested in that amount of time. Leaf lettuce, spinach, mustard greens, radishes and carrots are fast growing, cool weather tolerant vegetables that make great additions to the fall garden and your dinner plate.

Get these vegetables off to a good start with a side dressing of low nitrogen fertilizer. Incorporate it into the soil prior to planting or sprinkle a narrow band along the row of plants. This organic nitrogen will provide needed nutrients without damaging the tender seedlings.

Extend the harvest season with the help of floating row covers.

These fabrics allow air, light and water through while trapping the heat around the plants. No construction is needed; just loosely cover the plants with the fabric, secure the edges with pipes, boards or landscape staples and let the plants provide the support.

So be sure to get a jump on next spring’s garden season with a bit of fall planting now.

Gardening expert, TV/radio host, author & columnist Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books, including Can’t Miss Small Space Gardening and the Midwest Gardener’s Handbook. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything: Food Gardening For Everyone” DVD series and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment segments. Myers is also a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. Myers’ web site, www.melindamyers.com, offers gardening videos and tips.

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The Town and Country Garden Club and Belmont Community Gardens is hosting a Fall Gala and Silent Auction in order to support beautification of our community and fund future educational outreach programs. The Gala will take place on October 3, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Reflection Pointe Clubhouse. There will be great food, awesome music and many silent auction items to bid on like Disney park-hopper tickets, Carolina Panther tickets, College football tickets, a Sunset Cruise for two couples, a Hannon Orthodontics package, Taste of Belmont dinner package, Schiele Museum family membership, and a Great Wolf Lodge family vacation package, among many other fantastic items. Tickets are $60 per couple ($60 for two people) and are on sale NOW!! If you would like to attend, please contact Trina Rumfelt eat Wolf Lodge Family Vacation Package, among many other fantastic items.

Tickets are $60 per couple and all proceeds will go towards planting and maintaining flowers and gardens in the Belmont community and schools. We all know a child learns healthy eating habits early in life while at home, at school and in their community. Town and Country Garden Club, along with Belmont Community Gardens, has focused on raising children’s awareness of healthy eating habits by providing and maintaining community gardens for Page Primary and Belmont Central Elementary Schools. Please visit the Town and Country Garden Club website at http://www.tcgcb.org/, the garden Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ groups/791143220906481/?ref=br_tf or the Belmont Community Gardens Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ growingbelmont for more information regarding the Fall Gala fundraising event.

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CRAMERTON

From page 1 The very next year, a company store was set up on Main St. (said to be the shortest in the world at 100ft.), as well as an ice house, bank, barber shop, beauty parlor, and theater. The village was off and running.

In 1917 Cramer built his mansion, Maymont, on top of Cramer Mtn. Two years later the Cramerton Hotel was built.

In 1920 Mayworth School was constructed. In 1921 Maysworth officially became Cramerton. In 1922 Mays Mill became Cramerton Mills, Inc. and the population of the town had boomed to 2,500 residents.

The year 1923 came along and Cramerton High was built.

That same year the huge Mayflower Mill was also started.

Two years later the beautiful trestle over the South Fork River was completed. By 1927 folks were playing golf on the town's nine hole course. In 1929 Cramerton mills developed the famous “army khaki” cloth that was made into uniforms worn by millions of troops in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.

In 1940, Stuart Cramer died at age 71. He founded 11 mills and was a prolific inventor with 60 patents.

The year 1941 a July 4th celebration when the new gym and pool opened- but war was on the horizon.

During WWII Cramerton did its part. Many citizens served, and some were killed,

wounded, or captured. Cramerton Mills was presented with the “E” award for production excellence. On a lighter note, the 1944 Cramerton High Eagles won the state basketball championship- a feat they repeated in 1945.

Peace returned and in 1945 a new bridge over the South Fork was built. Excitement came in 1953 with a big train derailment. In 1961 the Cramerton Fire Dept. was built. In 1966, the three mills in Cramerton became part of Galey and Lord Div. of Burlington and a new factory built on Eagle Rd. In 1967, Paul Featherstone became mayor. In1969, the train depot closed. In 1971 Mike Michael was mayor. In 1975 the Mays Plant closed. In 1976 the Town of Cramerton bought the Mays Office Bldg. For the city office and hall. In 1977 the Mays Mill was torn down. The year 1978 brought more textile troubles to Cramerton when Burlington closed the Mayflower Mill and W.G. Lord Plant costing many jobs.

In 1985 Cramer Mtn. Country Club opened and the next year Graham Bell and his wife Gail moved into the Cramer Mansion after spending a year doing renovations. In 1990 over 1,000 graduates of Cramerton High met in town for a reunion. In 1996 the new Cramerton Middle School opened.

As the 21st century approached Cramerton population was pegged at 3,150 citizens.

But Cramerton is more that

facts and dates from the past.

It's also about the people who live there today and love their town and a lot of that love has been manifested in the work done by the Centennial Committee to gather and organize artifacts that will be displayed in the old gym on Julian St. during the Centennial Celebration.

Jeff Ramsey headed up the 20 or so folks who made up the main committee and several sub-committees.

“We began meeting nearly a year ago,” Ramsey said. “The idea was to capture the great history of Cramerton and have it displayed not only for the Centennial but to pass it on to coming generations. Committee members worked many, many hours to achieve this.”

Committee members Ted Reece and Wilburn Queen were part of the group accepting archival items that people brought in for display.

“We have hundreds and hundreds of things,” Reece said.

“Oh, yes,” said Queen. “If you counted all the little things it might be a thousand.”

So, just exactly what have folks dropped off at the Town Hall for storage until the Centennial Celebration rolls around in a couple of weeks?

Just as archaeologist Howard Carter said when he first looked into King Tut's tomb”Wonderful things!”

Many of the pieces are photos of Cramerton residents from years gone by. These include a picture of flier Pauline Kane in leather jacket, helmet, and goggles. She was a pilot for

This photo shows mill houses in front of the Mays Mfg. facility.

the Royal Canadian Air Force in WWII. There are tons of pictures of Cramerton sports teams.

There are photos of mill workers in cotton dresses and bib overalls.

There are p i c t u r e s These Cramerton residents are seen circa 1928 in front of the mill. of the 1955 square dancing team that performed on the Ed Sullivan Show.

There are photos of the mills and the mill houses.

There are aerial photos showing the town and the sprawling mill buildings. And don't forget the dignified portraits of Stuart Cramer.

Other fascinating items folks will be able to see include the WWI The Mays Mfg. Co. mill was built in 1906. uniform and helmet of Cramerton native C.O. and grandmas too.”

Celebration winds down?

Young. There's also a set of Even more stuff includes According to Reece and golf clubs Paul Garrison used Cramerton High School annuQueen, things that folks want to play on the old 9-hole course als going back to 1944, and a back will be returned and the in the Baltimore neighborhood series of maps recently created rest storeduntil a dream some and a tennis racket too. by committee member David have of forming a histori“Everyone played tennis Starrett showing the layout of back then,” said Reece. “Kids Cramerton in cal society and museum like 1915, 1950, the ones in Belmont and Mt. Holly can get going. and 2015.

“We are looking for a But what will happen to space,” Reece said. all the materiNext week, see where Craals once the merton is today and where the C e n t e n n i a l town is headed.

Students at Cramerton’s first school in 1912.

Today’s Cramerton Town Hall (right) and railway station buildings as they appeared decades ago. Back then, the hall served as the office The Mayflower Mill was built in 1923. for the mills.

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South Mountains State Park offers wilderness and amenities

South Mountains State Park is only about 90 minutes from Gaston County and just a hop, skip, and jump from Shelby, but its wilderness feel makes it seem like a world away.

Nestled deep in the woods, South Mountains State Park is the perfect place to enjoy nature. Here you can see a majestic mountain range peeking out from the gently rolling landscape of the piedmont.

The park includes elevations up to 3,000 feet, a waterfall dropping 80 feet and more than 40 miles of trails. From equestrian camping to trout fishing, mountain biking to picnicking, a number of activities are available at South Mountains State Park.

The South Mountains, carved out of the Blue Ridge by erosion, are a broad belt of peaks and knobs rising abruptly from a deep valley. These steep, rugged mountains encompass 100,000 acres in Burke, Cleveland and Rutherford counties.

The Catawba Valley and the gaps across the mountain ranges to the west were once major travel routes. The South Mountains served as a buffer zone between the Cherokee and the Catawba Indians, and the first European settlers in the area farmed the fertile land along the Catawba River.

In 1828, gold was discovered at Brindle Creek. Legend holds that gold flakes and grains were first discovered in the mud used to seal a log cabin.

The ensuing gold rush attracted immigrants, mining companies and slave owners. Gold was mined into the early 20th century, but activity in the gold mines eventually declined.

While most of the high points average approximately 2,000 feet in elevation, Buzzard’s Roost towers some 3,000 feet above the surrounding

landscape. Elevations within the park itself range from less than 1,200 feet at points along Jacob’s Fork River to 3,000 feet on Buzzard’s Roost along the park’s western boundary.

Water winding through the park to the Catawba River cuts deep into the terrain, forming rugged and steep slopes. The most spectacular feature in the park is High Shoals Falls on Jacob’s Fork River. Here, a torrent of water drops 80 feet over a cliff face of bare rock. In addition, Chestnut Knob offers tranquility and a magnificent view of surrounding peaks and ridges.

Activities abound at South Mountains State Park.

Mountain-bike trail: South Mountains State Park is one of the few parks in the state parks system offering mountain bicyclists the chance to ride through the park. The 17-mile loop trail is strenuous, so riders should be in good shape before attempting it.

Camping: Sink gratefully into your sleeping bag after a day of hiking at South Mountains and fall asleep in the stillness of the forest.

Backpack camping: Twenty backpack camping sites are offered in six areas of the park. These sites are designated on the park map, and hiking distances to each backpack camping site vary. Each camping area has a pit toilet located nearby.

All supplies, including water, must be packed to the sites. To drink water from nearby creeks and streams, use a filtration device or boil the water for at least five minutes.

Family camping: Drive-to family camping is available a half mile east of the Jacob Fork parking area. Eighteen campsites include a picnic table and fire circle, and one site is wheelchair accessible. Bathhouse with hot

showers and drinking water are located nearby. If you do not have a reservation, please stop by the park office for availability.

Group camping: Group camping facilities are available in some backpack areas.

Equestrian camping: The equestrian camping area adjacent to the horse trailer parking area consists of 15 campsites, a 33-stall barn (nine stalls are 5’x10’ and 24 stalls are 10’10) and a washhouse with hot showers and flush toilets. Campers without reservations must confirm site availability with park staff before occupying a site. Only campers with horses can stay at the equestrian campsites. Proof of a negative equine infectious anemia (Coggins) test is required for horses using the barn.

Education and Events: Rangers hold regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about South Mountains State Park. Click the Events link on the Park Menu to the left to search our database of park events.

To arrange a special exploration of South Mountains State Park for your group or class, contact the park office.

Educational materials about South Mountains State Park have been developed for grades 4-7 and are correlated to North Carolina’s competency-based curriculum in science, social studies, mathematics and English/language arts. The South Mountains program introduces students to stream and watershed ecology, focusing on the aquatic life, water quality, indicator species, biotic index, watershed and stewardship of Jacob’s Fork River. Accompanying the program is a teacher’s booklet and workshop, free of charge to educators. To learn more about environmental education or to search

our database of upcoming workshops, click the Education tab, above.

Fishing: The park has many miles of streams where an angler can cast a line. Most of the streams are classified as wild trout water while approximately two miles are classified as delayed harvest trout water. While general trout regulations apply in this area for part of the year, only single hook artificial lures can be used from October through the first Friday in June, and every fish caught must be released. A special license is needed for trout fishing, and all rules and regulations of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission are enforced.

Hiking: Choose from a variety of marked hiking trails. The most popular trail, High Shoals Falls Loop Trail, travels one mile along the Jacob Fork River to the base of High Shoals Falls, a beautiful crystal-clear waterfall. The trail then continues to the top of the falls before looping around and returning to the picnic area. The terrain can be rugged, so be observant of the trail and wear sturdy shoes.

An easier trail, originating near the park office, is the Hemlock Nature Trail. This .74-mile wheelchair-accessible loop travels along the Jacob Fork River and through a forest. Eleven display areas along the trail explain the riparian environment of South Mountains State Park and describe its plants and animals. In addition, two kiosk areas provide information about watersheds and trout-stream ecology.

Another popular but very strenuous trail is Chestnut Knob Trail, a twomile trail to Chestnut Knob Overlook.

Horseback riding: There are 33 miles of equestrian trails at South Mountains State Park. Ride horseback on the Raven Rock Trail past Benn

Knob, the second highest peak in the park at an elevation of 2,894 feet. The trailhead is located at the west end of the horse trailer parking area on Turkey Ridge Trail. All visitors with horses must be able to provide proof of a negative equine infectious anemia (Coggins) test while visiting North Carolina State Parks.

Picnicking: Dining in the out-ofdoors is a special treat at South Mountains State Park. The Jacob’s Fork picnic area is adjacent to the Jacob Fork parking area and is accessible for persons with disabilities. Facilities include 10 tables, two grills and a restroom.

The Shinny Creek picnic area is less than a half mile from the Jacob Fork parking area. Four tables and three grills. A 10-table picnic shelter with fireplace and two charcoal grills are available on a first-come, firstserve basis unless reservations are made.

To get to South Mountains State Park, go north from Shelby on NC18 past Fallston and go about 17 miles to Laurel Hill then bear left on State Rd. 1100 then right on State Rd. 1901.

Signs will help guide you.

Park Hours: Open Daily (except Christmas Day) 7 a.m. Closing Hours: December, January and February 7 p.m.; November 8 p.m.; March, April and October 9 p.m.; May - September 10 p.m.; Closed Christmas Day. Park Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays and weekends; Closed Christmas Day.

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Obituaries Wilma Jordan Rick Mount Holly- Wilma Jordan Rick, 93, of 106 Park Avenue, passed away on Monday September 21, 2015 at her home. She was daughter of the late William and Ruth Panel Jordan.

She was preceded in death by her husband Oliver Leon Rick “Preacher”, two brothers Lee and Robert Jordan. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church and the Prime Timers Travel Group.

She is survived by three daughters Ann Knox and husband John of Mount Holly, Vickie Rick Walker and husband Mikel of Casar, NC, Janet Rick Pate of Mount

Holly; one son Edward L. Rick and wife Vickie of Mount Holly. one sister Betty Jordan Lybrand of Midland, Georgia; nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

A special niece Shelia Jordan Selle of Cornelius.

A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Rick was held at 3:00 pm Thursday September 24, 2015 at the Second Baptist Church in Mount Holly with Reverend Bruce Bradley and Reverend Ron Watts officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www. woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly, NC served the family.

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Thursday, October 1, 2015

Hood Memorial AME Zion Octoberfest Hood Memorial AME Zion Church will hold its annual Octoberfest event on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10am-8pm in Reid Park, Belmont. There will be games, vendors, live entertainment, voter registration, fish, ribs, chicken, etc. Call Samuel Bowens at 704-605-9421 or Oscar Reid at 704-825-2055 for more information.

Mt. Pleasant Baptist fundraiser Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, 212 South St., Belmont, will be having a Port-a-Pit chicken fundraiser Friday, Oct. 30 from 11am-til sell out. Eat in or take out. Plates are $10 each and include ½ chicken, baked beans, slaw, roll, and dessert. Call Denese Friday at 704=451-3647 to pre-order.

South Point UMC bake sale Pumpkin patch at FUMC Mt. Holly

The South Point United Methodist Women of Belmont will sponsor a Hotdog and Bake Sale, Saturday, October 3rd, 9-2PM. Dine-In or Carry-Out. The church is located off South Point Rd, just below the Belle Meade Subdivision. Will deliver locally for orders of 8 or more. Call 704-825-4019 before 10AM for deliveries. Proceeds for missions, local and global.

Craig Memorial Baptist Youth Rally

First Presbyterian Church of Mount Holly will be having a pumpkin patch. The pumpkin patch will run from Oct the 10th thru Oct 24th. It will be open from 12 noon to 6 pm daily, closed on Sundays. On Saturday the 17th there will be childrens games and face painting from 12 noon until 3 pm. Please come and take home a pumpkin. All proceeds will go to the Mount Holly CRO.

Riverside Baptist Church, 171 S. Main St., Cramerton, will be having Spiritfest 2015 each Sunday night in October starting at 6pm. There will be special singing and preaching at the Gazebo in downtown Cramerton. Guest speaker will be Rev. Todd Marlow. Special singing groups: Oct 4th- The Singing Craig Memorial Baptist Church, 1246 Mariposa Rd., StanTowers; Oct 11th- Riverside Trio; Oct 18th Pathfinders; Oct 25th- Heart To Heart. In case of rain, service will be held at ley, will have a Youth Rally on Oct. 10 from 7-9pm The event will include games, prizes, and giveaways. There church. Bring lawn chairs and a friend. Info Call: 704-824will be a small concert by “Redeemed by Grace” followed by a 3182 worship service led by Pastor Gary Rankin. The event is free.

Send your events to the Editor to: Individuals and youth groups welcome. Refreshments proThe Banner News vided. Call youth director Wayne Helms at 704-622-7257 or PO BOX 589 • Belmont NC 28012 wkhelms@bellsouth.net for RSVP or more information. email: alan.banner.news@gmail.com

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Church Service Directory BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216 Brotherhood/Sisterhood Wncc.

120 Park Street 704-825-1333 Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Avenue 704-827-8474 Crossroads Wesleyan Church 101 Beaty Rd., Belmont 704-827-8381 Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061 East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780 East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845 East Belmont Free Will Baptist 909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346 East Belmont Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-825-8822 Ebenezer United Methodist Church 120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366 First Baptist Church 23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758 First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811 First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357 First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106 The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709 Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283 Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276 Full Gospel Church 106 School St 704-827-9621 Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252 Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280

Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046 Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist 212 South Street 704-825-7269

Holy Comforter Lutheran Church 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Message of Love Church 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

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North Belmont Church of God 2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

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Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

Stowe Memorial Baptist Church 26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987

Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

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Meditations Spread the Good News Are we too quick to spread a rumor but slow to share the praise of God? One morning I received a call from an acquaintance I have not heard from in years. I thought it odd to receive a call from her. She asked how things were in my life. Then she said, “Have you heard the latest?” She proceeded to tell me about someone from our past and the hardship they encountered. I realized how easy it was to get caught Rev. Angela Pleasants up in this piece of information. We First United cloak our conversation in concern but in reality it is gossip. We know Methodist Church, how dangerous gossip can be, and we Mount Holly don’t like to be on the receiving end of it. However, we don’t mind sharing a bit of information about others. There are various reasons we gossip. Our flesh nature enjoys this bit of selfishness. When a person is feeling insecure, it makes them feel better even superior to share information about others. A person may feel superior if they think they are in the “know.” And, sometimes we are just busybodies and want to know about the lives of others. “The one who reveals secrets is a constant gossip; avoid someone with a big mouth.” Proverbs 20:19 HCSB. The problem with our toxic words has nothing to do with the recipient of our words. Toxic words reveal our true identity. It exposes our heart. “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its fruit. Brood of vipers!

How can you speak good things when you are evil? For the mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart.” Matthew 12:3334 HCSB. What can we do to speak words that will encourage and build up instead of destroy? It takes a transformed heart by the Spirit of God. When our hearts are truly changed by God, our words will flow from a heart filled with grace. Begin to practice words of grace by first giving praise to God. Pssst!

Listen the psalmist has a secret. “Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for my soul. I cried to him with my mouth, and high praise was on my tongue.” Psalm 66:16-17 ESV. The psalmist uses his words to talk about God. He tells of the goodness God has done in his life. If you want to share some news, try sharing the Good News.

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Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of Week This week Tri-County Animal Rescue has a Collie mix named Digger as Pet of the Week. Digger is a rescue from Gaston County Animal Control.

He weighs about 40-45 pounds and is 2-4 years old. Digger has a great personality and loves to play with tennis balls. He would be a great companion for another dog. Digger loves people also. Digger is neutered, current on distemper/parvo vaccines, microchipped, has 30 days of free pet insurance and has been de-wormed several times.

The Collie is a highly intelligent dog. Sensitive, mild-mannered, sweet, easy to train and loyal, it is usually good with other pets and friendly with other dogs. They are natural herders; puppies may try and herd humans, and need to be taught not to do this. Faithful, playful, docile and protective of their family members and good with children, Collies have an uncanny sense of direction. They are goodnatured, friendly dogs. They are energetic outdoors. Socialize them well to prevent them from becoming wary of strangers. They are not aggressive, but they do tend to be suspicious of people they sense unstable vibes from.

This breed should be trained gently, but with an air of authority or he will refuse to cooperate. A clean breed, the

Collie is relatively easy to housebreak.

The Collie coat sheds dirt readily and a thorough weekly brushing will keep it in good condition.

Digger and many more pets will be available this weekend at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard on Friday 6-9 pm, Saturday noon to 6 pm and Sunday 2-5 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 Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006

Sifford celebrates 100 years Viola Sanders Burris Sifford of Mt. Holly was born in Gaston County to the late Adam and Jennie Sanders on Oct. 5, 1915, the second

As we approach our 9th Anniversary we are pleased to announce that Bill Rhinehart and David Robinson have joined our team at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Bill and David both bring years of experience, a wealth of knowledge, as well as a proven track record of success in the funeral industry which will be invaluable to Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home is located at 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054 (704) 864-5144.

youngest of 15 children.

During her union to Robert Burris of over 25 years, they had three boys and three girls.

They had 19 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, and 32 great great grandchildren.

Viola went on to marry Randolph Sifford of 15 years, until his death.

Along with raising her children and some of her grands, in the house on the river. She was also a house mom to Mr. and Mrs. Gray for 71 years while raising their boys as her own.

Viola is a member and “The Mother of the Church” of Macedonia Baptist Church, Lucia, NC. There she served on the Usher Board, Kitchen Committee, Missionary and

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Life Chain event planned On Sunday, October 4, hundreds of residents of Gastonia and the surrounding area are expected to participate in the 2015 Life Chain of Gaston County, in conjunction with National Life Chain Sunday.

St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Gastonia, Catawba Heights Baptist Church, Belmont, and the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Gaston County are co-sponsoring the local chapter of the nationwide event to inform the public of the evil nature of abortion and abortifacient contraceptives.

According to Life Chain coordinators, Linda Mooney, St. Michael’s and Sue Pruitt, Catawba Heights Baptist, more than 100 area churches have been contacted and many are planning to participate in this annual pro-life, silent witness, and to pray for an end to abortion.

The 2015 Life Chain of Gaston County is scheduled to take place from 2-3pm, Sunday, October 4 on the sidewalk areas of the North and South sides of Garrison Boulevard from Union Road/Hwy 274 to New Hope Road/Hwy 279. Participants may park at Parkwood Baptist Church, Gaston County Public Library, Grier Middle School, or any side road that allows street parking.

Life Chain began in 1987 through the efforts of a few committed individuals dedicated to making people aware of the evils of abortion. The idea was to form a chain of people holding signs proclaiming such messages as “abortion kills babies”. The plan was for these chains to stretch from one community to another.

By the early ‘90s the first Sunday in October became known as “Life Chain Sunday” and Life Chains were reaching across the country. In the late ‘90s approximately 2000 Gastonians participated. Since that time the numbers have dwindled, but through the joint efforts of the local churches and the Crisis Pregnancy Center, the 2015 event is expected to again draw hundreds of “silent witnesses to life”.

Linda Mooney, Louise Faulkenberry, and Sue Pruett spoke to the Mt. Holly city council last week For additional information, you may contact Linda Mooney at 704-589-3930 or vpabout the upcoming Life Chain event.

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The Jonas Family pays Belmont Rotary to tribute to heritage with new restaurant sponsor candidate

The Jonas Brothers are known for their music and acting. But it’s a different art form their family will celebrate when their father Kevin, Sr. – also a musician – opens Nellie’s Southern Kitchen in his hometown of Belmont, N.C. The Jonas family learned the art of Southern hospitality from matriarch Nellie Jonas (Jonas’s maternal grandmother), who passed away in 2011. The restaurant they are opening is a tribute to the Jonas family – a clan that can trace its North Carolina roots all the way back to the 1760s.

The menu and the restaurant itself pay homage to Belmont, considered one of the most historic hamlets in the state. (Jonas family members worked in Belmont area textile mills back in the early 1900s until the late 1980s and Jonas estimates 60 relatives currently live in the area). The former cotton mill town, just five miles from the Charlotte airport, went through tough times after losing many of its textile jobs, but it’s burgeoning again.

“When we open Nellie’s Southern Kitchen, it is a way to honor my family but also to re-invest in Belmont,” says Jonas. “Our hometown is thriving, and we want to help bring more visitors to town. Kevin, Joe and Nick have always loved visiting Belmont and look forward to their continued visits as we open the restaurant.”

Southern hospitality will infuse the restaurant at 36 N. Main St., at the corner of Main and Catawba streets in the heart of downtown Belmont. Southern-style cuisine inspired by family recipes and using the best local ingredients will be on the menu developed

by Executive Chef Ben Sholiton. Guests dining at Nellie’s can expect Southern staples including fried chicken, biscuits and gravy and shrimp and grits as well as homemade breads and pastries. The menu will also offer lighter dishes for those who want healthier versions of their favorite Southern comfort food.

Nellie’s Southern Kitchen will serve lunch and dinner and occupy a 10,000 square-foot space. Jonas’s sister Joy Auten will serve as Managing Director and cousin Danielle Davison Jonas serves as Operations Manager. Jonas is targeting a holiday opening depending on construction progress in the space, which formerly housed an antique and consignment shop, and was purchased by the Jonas family in 2013.

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forum The Belmont Rotary Club will sponsor a city council candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 15, 6:30-8:30pm at the Gaston College Kimbrell Campus on Wilkinson Blvd.

In Belmont.

The forum will be moderated by Brad Rivers, a More wayfinding signs have been popping up in Belmont since the first ones were installed recipient of the Montcross a few weeks ago. There are 10- initial signs erected in phase one. There are approximately Chamber's Harley B. Gaston 32- signs planned.

Photo by Alan Hodge Jr. Public Service Award in 2013.

For more information, contact project chair Beth Hollars at dhollars@bellsouth.net or any Rotarian.

According to organizer Neil Brennan, Riversweep 2015 set for Oct. 3 has been canceled.

The river level is too low to execute the cleanup safely and efficiently. Because many if not most ramps are closed, boaters are unable to launch their boats. Many boats are high and dry on lifts. Many of the docks where the trash is off-loaded are on the bottom.

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Mt. Holly man arrested in drug sting On Thursday, September 24, 2015, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit served outstanding warrants related to several different undercover operations.

The investigations were over a four month period and consisted of suspects selling cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription pills to undercover detectives. Three of the suspects charged Thursday were previously arrested by the Narcotics Unit for trafficking cocaine and were cur- Larry Antwan Chambers rently in the Lincoln County Detention Center. “Thursday’s charges are a result of a separate undercover investigation where these same subjects were involved,” said Narcotics Lt. Jon Propst.

Larry Antwan Chambers, 34, of 332 Lowland Dairy Road, Mount Holly, NC, and Candice Marie Cooper, 23, of 319 Boyce Street, Gastonia, NC were charged with one felony count each of Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell and Deliver a Controlled Substance Schedule II, Sell and Deliver a Controlled Substance Schedule II and Conspiracy. Christopher Obryan Adams, 29, of 1036 Ashwood Court, Gastonia was charged with one felony count each of Conspiracy to Sell and Deliver Cocaine and Maintaining a Vehicle for a Controlled Substance. Chambers is under a $75,000 secured bond. Bond for Cooper is $20,000 secured and Adams is under a $30,000 secured bond.

A fourth suspect, Patrick Loy Little, Jr., 32, of 8010 Mountain Shore Drive, Sherrills Ford, NC, who was in jail on an unrelated incident, was charged in connection with a different investigation. He is charged with one felony count each of Sell and Deliver a Controlled Substance Schedule II, Conspiracy to Sell and Deliver Cocaine, and Maintaining a Dwelling or Vehicle for a Controlled Substance. He is under a $90,000 secured bond.

A fifth person, Joseph Kyle Morgan, Jr., 31, of 2419 Milton Avenue, Gastonia, NC, was arrested on September 22, 2015 by Gastonia Police on outstanding warrants from Lincoln County.

He was turned over to the Sheriff’s Office on a charge of Conspiracy to Sell and Deliver Methamphetamine and placed in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center under a $25,000 secured bond.

Over 30 firefighters from several departments including Belmont, Cramerton, New Hope, Lucia-Riverbend, and Community responded to this blaze at around 6am last Wednesday at Automated Card Feeding, 7210 Wilkinson Blvd. Traffic was halted on the road while the action took place.

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Is a rescue dog the right choice?

By Joann Hager If you’re considering sharing your life with a dog, it’s important that you stop and think before you leap into this commitment. A dog should never be an impulse buy, even though it’s hard to resist those soft brown eyes and wet nose, you are adding a living being to your family, a family member that relies on you for their every need.

Before adoption, consider what you can comfortably offer a dog that joins your life. Spend some time to figure out what kind of lifestyle commitments you can make. This will help you decide whether a dog is right for you at this time of your life, and will help you make better decisions on what type of dogs make sense for your family.

Finally think about whether you want a rescue dog. Taking a dog from an animal shelter saves a life. Adopting a dog that is a little older and trained will be easier to transition to your home

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Second, some dogs will have physical problems. Again the shelter/rescue will identify most problems, but often they will be latent and you will only discover them when you take the dog home or even several years later when the condition becomes visible.

Finally, expect the unexpected. A purebred puppy from a reputable breeder will show variation but will tend to have a body and temperament that are true to type. Shelter dogs have a lot more variation. I have observed that shelter puppies like nothing more than to mock the predictions of both owners and veterinarians. That little puppy that everyone thought was going to be 30 pounds will be 50 pounds. Even grown dogs will surprise you, acting in a very different way once they get settled in at home than they did in the shelter. That shy little lab mix can come out of her shell and become a fiercely protective dog once she establishes her own territory.

So take some time before you make the decision to adopt.

Think it through whether a dog fits with your situation. If you have room in your life for a dog, do consider adopting a dog from your local shelter/rescue. You’ll have a loyal companion for life, and you will feel good, knowing you may have saved his life.

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House of Mercy September 2015 Update

House of Mercy, an AIDS ministry founded by the Sisters of Mercy in Belmont, has provided a home and specialized care for 316 low-income men and women since 1991. The NC Department of Health and Human Services states there are 28,101 reported persons living with HIV infection in North Carolina and another 4,496 estimated persons who are unaware they are infected.

House of Mercy’s primary service area includes Mecklenburg, Gaston, Union, Anson, Stanly, Rowan, Cabarrus, Iredell, Lincoln and Cleveland counties. As of June 30, 2015 there were 7,625 reported persons living with HIV disease (including 3,108 living with AIDS) in our 10-county service area. Mecklenburg County, House of Mercy’s largest county served, ranks first among 100 NC counties with the most HIV cases diagnosed in 2013.

There are approximately 5,724 in Mecklenburg County and 551 persons in Gaston County living with HIV/AIDS. Sister Rosalind Picot, Director of Mission Effectiveness for the Sisters of Mercy local ministries, was honored by the House of Mercy Board for her service to House of Mercy and for her 60th Jubilee – 60 years of service as a Sister of Mercy.

Catholic Heart Workcamp volunteers served House of Mercy this summer. Six high school students from Quincy, Illinois; Lexington, Kentucky; and Raleigh organized our storage shed, washed two vans, weeded the grounds, cleaned the gutters, cleaned cup-

boards and organized the front closet. They asked to sit at the table with residents for lunch and enjoyed hanging out at the gazebo in the backyard.

Steven Rader (CNA, MedTech) joined the House of Mercy care staff this summer.

Summer activities have included conversations on the front porch, an outing to Rankin Lake, Bingo and UNO games, and visits to The Schiele Museum. A few residents have really taken to gardening. Tom asked Director of Nursing Shirley Stowe if he could plant petunias to have something to care for and watch grow. Tom selected the flowers and picked the spots where he wanted them planted. Some are in the ground next to Brenda William's tomatoes.

The Tradesmen hosted their annual summer harvest cookout at House of Mercy on August 1st. They grilled hot dogs and burgers plus provided all the fixin's including potato salad, macaroni salad, baked beans and several deserts. By far the residents' favorite was the banana pudding. Greg Brafford, owner of the Woodshed Lounge, brought a huge fruit basket. After dinner residents played bingo with lots of fun and laughs!

House of Mercy tries to keep families in touch. Director of Nursing Shirley Stowe drove almost 200 miles round trip so resident Sheila Williams could visit her dad in the facility where he lives. He was very sleepy but we know he felt Shelia's sweet touch, tender kiss and recognized her voice .

Residents of House of Mercy enjoy rocking on the front porch and hanging out with Coordinator of Resident Recreation Johaly Chavez.

House of Mercy is grateful for recent staff Billie Hutchison donated a Netflix subgrants from the Kent Richard Hofmann Foun- scription and Dot Vaughn donated a nightdation, The Community Foundation of Gaston gown and personal items. House of Mercy County (to help purchase a replacement van), CNA Gloria Jefferies and Steven Rader doWalmart Foundation, Carolinas Care Partner- nated a pizza dinner for our residents. The ship and MAC AIDS Fund. Sidelines Sports Altrusa Club of Gaston County collected and Bar & Billiards supported House of Mercy donated household items to House of Mercy with a generous donation via their 8th An- from our Wish List. niversary Party featuring a Chile Cook-off in A photo tour of House of Mercy is availAugust. able at www.thehouseofmercy.org . Financial In-kind donations also bring joy to House donations may be made via credit card online of Mercy residents. A few examples: Tony's or by check to House of Mercy. A Wish List Ice Cream donated gift cards that have been of needed household and pantry items is also greatly appreciated! Former House of Mercy on the website.

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Cramer gets shut down 39-0

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com In getting ready for their Big South 2A/3A conference opener against Ashbrook the Cramer Storm players and coaching staff knew something had to give. The Cramer defense had played some solid ball. On the other hand Cramer needed to find a way to get things going on the offensive side of the ball.

The Storm offense had struggled all year. At times Cramer was able to move the ball. Other times they tried to sustain drives and protect the football. A dominating Green Wave effort showed just how much work is still needed to be done. Ashbrook shut out Cramer 39-0.

Early in the 2015 season Cramer had shown that they have improved dramatically. It was hoped that they may be ready to compete in the Big South.

Going into Friday nights contest Cramer was riding a 3-1 record. Against Ashbrook it looked like the Storm took a step back. Cramer just didn’t look good.

The Cramer offense had a tough time. Cramer was only able to generate 16 yards of total offense. Ashbrook

would not let Cramer get anything going. The Storm offense was essentially grounded for the entire night.

Cramer’s starting QB Noah Oxendine had a tough outing. Oxendine went 3 for 8 and had -2 yards in passing.

Jaylen Rocquemore saw action as well.

But he was unable to get anything done.

Rocquemore had 1 completion off of 6 attempts.

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bined for 20 carries and ended the day with negative yardage.

Oxendine ended the night as Cramer’s top rusher with 13 yards off of 4 carries.

In short, there was no aspect of the Cramer offense that showed any promise against Ashbrook. Cramer’s only first down came off of a penalty.

There was no doubt that the Cramer offense struggled. But the story may have been that in this game the Ashbrook defense was just darn good.

Defensively the Storm didn’t really fare much better. Ashbrook was able to run and throw the ball at will. To be fair to the defense, Ashbrook had decent field position at many points of the game.

On a positive note Cramer punter Brandon Henderson had a solid night.

The senior punter had 9 kicks with a 36.4 average. His best was a 48 yarder.

A season can not be judged by one game. But Cramer needs to use this game as fuel to push harder. Things will not get easier for them. Up next Cramer will have to travel to Forestview to take on the 1-3 Jaguars.

Gaston Schools take advantage of Class Dojo

For the third-straight year, the Belmont Abbey women’s soccer team was one of 590 programs across all levels of collegiate women’s soccer to earn the National Soccer Coaches Association Team Academic Award. The Crusaders posted a team GPA of 3.26 for the 2014-15 academic year, which is up from 3.09 in 2013-14. Of the 2,975 total soccer programs in the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA, the women’s soccer program was one of only 11 to have won a team academic award, a conference championship and a NSCAA team ethics award.

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Warlick Academy now has a nine-hole disc golf course for students and the community to enjoy. Bimbo Bakeries partnered with Crisp Printers, Sunbelt Rentals, and A.J. Lawn and Landscaping to develop and build the course as a “good neighbor project.” Principal Curt Hovis, representatives from Bimbo Bakeries and students and staff celebrated the opening of the course with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 16. Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker attended the ceremony and expressed appreciation to Bimbo Bakeries for supporting Warlick and the Ranlo community.

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It’s a fun game for students and a helpful classroom management tool for teachers, and it helps parents know more about how their children are doing each day.

With the new school year underway, a growing number of classrooms in Gaston County Schools are using ClassDojo, a free app that helps improve parent-teacher communication and motivates students to stay engaged in the classroom.

Designed to look like a game, the app features colorful cartoon monster characters. Teachers can reward students with virtual points for good classroom behavior such as bringing materials to class or helping another student.

ClassDojo also functions as a link between home and school. Parents can check it to see how their child is doing and send and receive messages from their teacher throughout the day.

According to the app’s developers, more than 35 million individuals across the country are using ClassDojo at one of every two schools.

Thursday, October 1, 2015

OUTDOOR TRUTHS By

Gary Miller

Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ Safety in the deer hunting world has made so many strides in the past few decades. I can remember when safety harnesses were not even invented and GARY MILLER the only disclaimer on some climbing stands was ones that invoked its owner to “climb at your own risk.” Many hunters had accidents but it still surprises me that still more did not. I can remember owning one of those stands and I also remember the day it was stolen. I think the Lord was protecting me but not so much the guy who took it. Since those days, climbing tree stands are now considered the safest. The same thing happened with those safety harnesses.

At first the design was so bad that while it did keep you from falling to the ground, it left you hanging in midair to slowly suffocate from the restraint that was around your waist. Today’s harnesses are very secure and well designed and some even have devices installed to allow you to safely lower yourself to the ground should you accidently fall out of the tree. The latest additions for safety are ropes that are attached to the tree at the bottom and just above the stand. The safety harness is attached to the rope while the hunter is on the ground and he or she stays connected to the rope at all times. This really does complete the process for being as safe as possible and it sure makes me feel better when I’m twenty-five feet in the air. And when it comes to deer hunting, higher is better as long as I am still connected to the ground.

Sometimes I have the same concern about my Christian life.

There is no doubt growing spiritually is my main concern. One might say I am trying to climb higher to the place of God. The truth is however, if my spiritual life is not attached to the ground I am no good to the ones that God has called me to minister to and thus no good to God. My spirituality is never meant to cause me to disassociate myself with my fellow man. It is meant to drive me deeper into their lives. Whatever I become through knowing more about God is meant to cause me to love my neighbor as myself. If my spiritual life is not producing that result, it may not be a Christian one. gary@outdoortruths.org ~ www.outdoortruths.org

Gaston College offers basic motorcycle maintenance Knowing how to do basic maintenance procedures on your motorcycle could mean the difference between a safe ride and getting stranded on the road.

The Basic Motorcycle Maintenance class, offered through the Gaston College Continuing Education Program, will teach you some basics to keep you or get you back on the road. You will learn about changing your oil, understanding tire pressure, and trouble-shooting other problems. Having these skills can also save you money, as you’ll be able to take care of basic maintenance yourself instead of paying a mechanic.

The class is on Saturday, October 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ashbrook High School, 2222 South New Hope Road, Gastonia. The fee for the 4-hour class is $32.00.

To register online for the Basic Motorcycle Maintenance class, click on WebAdvisor at www.gaston.edu and follow the links for Continuing Education. Registration forms can also be mailed in. Call Gaston College’s Continuing Education Department at 704-922-2244 to receive a registration form or for additional information about the class.

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South Point wears down East Gaston, wins 45-13

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Early predictions for this year’s East Gaston-South Point game were promising. Both teams matched up in a very unusual way. It looked like Monday’s game would be the best in many a year. When the East Gaston Warriors came into Lineberger Stadium they were bringing a high powered offense capable of lighting up the scoreboard. Early on the game was living up to it’s billing. Halfway through the 2nd quarter East Gaston trailed the Red Raiders 14-13. But the close nature of the game ended there. South Point stepped up and wore East Gaston down. When all was said and done South Point earned an impressive 45-13 win over their long time rivals.

In post game comments coach Lineberger said his team did what they needed to do.

“It was the best game we played all year,” Lineberger said. “It was a complete game. We were physical, intense and we played with heart.”

Early on East Gaston was able to move the ball. Warrior quarterback Alex Adams had 10 completions off of 14 attempts with a TD and a pick in the first half. Warrior wide out JC Abernathy had well over 100 yards in receiving on the night.

But once South Point buckled down the Warrior offense was put on hold.

Offensively SP was able to run and throw the ball effectively.

Red Raider quarterback Diontrea King had a monster game for South Point. King carried the ball 17 times for 227 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Fullback Ryland Etherton did his share of damage as well. Etherton had 160 yards on 16 carries with three TD’s of his own, “We had about 500 yards,” Lineberger said. “We ran effectively. We averaged over 8 yards a carry. We even had a TD pass.”

South Point was able to set the tempo by establishing dominance on the line of scrimmage. Once that was done, East Gaston had a hard time countering. The Red Raiders ran the ball 48 times and ended the game with 425 yards.

“We knocked them off the ball,” Lineberger added. “We controlled the line of scrimmage. Our backs ran effectively.”

After some back and forth in the first half South Point’s defense was able to figure out what East Gaston was doing.

“That was our best defensive game as far as getting people to the ball,” Lineberger added. “ We had 11 people at the ball.”

Early on South Point employed a bend but don’t break philosophy. They wanted to see what East Gaston was going to throw at them.

“They have some fine athletes,” Lineberger went on to say. “We played loose at

South Point’s Nathan Hamilton #40 is seen attempting to bring down East Gaston’s QB Alex Adams #11 in Monday’s game.

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first. Then we changed some coverages and played them tighter.’’

The tighter coverage paid off for South Point. The Warriors were not able to get on the board in the second half. As good as Warrior QB Alex Adams was in the early going the opposite was true in the second half. Adams went 8-for-15 for 44 yards and a pair on INT’s.

“In the second half we pretty much shut them down.” Lineberger said. “We were physical.”

The caliber of the East Gaston team was

South Point’s offense was on the move in Monday night’s 45 to 13 win over East Gaston.

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East Gaston Warrior Nick Ferens #5 looks to gain yardage after a reception in the South Point game. The Red Raiders won 45-13.

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“They have a good football team,” Lineberger added. “Adams and Spurling are good.

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Up next for South Point will be a home game against Hunter Huss.

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Dozens of youths, many from Mt. Island Charter School near Mt. Holly, took part in the recent Young Life Mud Run held at the US National Whitewater Center. The event included an obstacle course and plenty of chances to have fun.

Photos by Bill Ward

Tree care topic of series at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

South Point Red Raiders will ‘Dig Pink’ October 8th On Oct. 8, the South Point Red Raiders will take on the Forestview Jaguars for the 4th annual DIG PINK fundraising game at South Point. The purpose of the event is for the players to give back to the community and to raise awareness about cancer. The JV team will play at 4:30 p.m., Varsity at 6 p.m. and then the South Point Faculty will play the Forestview faculty in a charity match. The team is selling raffle tickets for $1, T-shirts for $10 and accepting donations to Cancer Services of Gaston County. All money raised will benefit Cancer Services of Gaston County. The Chick-fil-A Cow will be in attendance. The gym will be full of DIG PINK t-shirts, black and pink. Both the Athletic Director from South Point and Forestview will be playing in the faculty game, along with South Point Principal Gary Ford. Concessions will be PINK. Photo courtesy Julie Andrews

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Homeo w n e r s throughout the Carolinas most often have at least a few trees to care for and Certified Arborist Ryan Chipman of Schneider Tree Care has years of experience and expertise to share. Chipman will present at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden’s popular speaker series, First Tuesday, on Oct. 6 at noon.

Whether an ornamental tree surrounded by lawn, a few trees in the yard or a small urban forest on several acres, these trees all have specific needs. Learn more about the needs of trees, how to care for them and preparing trees and shrubs for winter.

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community for 18 years and has been engaged at the Garden since 2009.

Arborists at Schneider Tree consult the Garden regularly on the growing tree maintenance program and mobilize to perform pruning work on larger specimen trees beyond the capacity of Garden Horticulturists to manage safely and efficiently in-house.

First Tuesday presentations are free with general Garden admission. Admission for Garden members is free, $12.95 for adults, $11.95 for seniors 60+, and $6.95 for children 2-12.

Guests are encouraged to bring lunch while enjoying the presentation in the Visitor Pavilion.

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Social media class for parents offered

by Gaston College If you have a pre-teen or teenager in your life, most likely social media is there, too. Social Media for Parents, a class offered by the Gaston College Continuing Education Department, will help demystify the latest social media trends so you can be a more informed parent.

The class will discuss some popular social media apps, such as Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Pinterest, etc., that are popular with the current teenage generation (Generation Z).

The goal of the class is to teach participants how to communicate about and discuss digital media, social media and digital entertainment with their kids and family.

Class participants must bring their own electronic devices.

The fee for the class is $17.00. The class is on Tuesday, October 20, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. It will be taught in the Dalpiaz Student Success Center on the Gaston College Dallas Campus, 201 Highway 321 South, Dallas, NC 28034.

To register online for the Social Media for Parents class, click on WebAdvisor at www.gaston.edu and follow the links for Continuing Education. Registration forms can also be mailed in. Call Gaston College’s Continuing Education Department at 704-922-2244 to receive a registration form or for additional information about the class.

Students at Gaston Christian School gathered recently during “See You at the Pole” for a word of prayer. This practice is also done at many other public and private schools across the nation.

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Gaston Schools Points of Pride W.C. Friday Middle School hosted a September 11th Remembrance Ceremony around the school’s flag pole. Band and music teacher Cindy Owens coordinated the program, which was attended by approximately 150 students, faculty and staff.

Carr Elementary media coordinator Patti Updike won a $2,000 grant for the school library through the Scholastic Reading Club and James Patterson’s $1.5 Million Pledge to

School Libraries. The funds will be used to equip the school’s classroom reading clubs.

Sherwood Elementary second grade teacher Tonya Dye was named a Discovery Education Network STAR Teacher. She is now part of a global community of education professionals who are passionate about transforming students’ learning experiences with digital media.

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Students at Woodhill Elementary and Highland School of Technology worked together to “make their mark” and celebrate courage and creativity during International Dot Day. “Dot Day” is based on the children’s book “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds, in which a teacher encourages a doubting student to trust in her own abilities and “make her mark.” Students in Laura Long’s RamTV class and Marty Hutchins’ art class read “The Dot” over Skype to Sherri Poole’s kindergarten and Tonya Stone’s first grade classes. Woodhill art teacher Lacey Dellinger taught her students about abstract art and gave them the chance to make their own “dot” artwork. Edie Crook, Woodhill’s media specialist, organized the day’s events at Woodhill, where students and teachers dressed up in dot clothing for the day. Crook and school counselor Shandrai Silva also planned a school-wide fundraiser for Heifer International as a way for students to “make their mark” on the world. Their goal was to purchase a goat to help a family in need.

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Arts at the Abbey presents Carolina Pro Musica International performer, baroque violinist John Pruett joins Carolina Pro Musica for a rare glimpse into musical genius in “Captivated by Love and Dancing”. The program features music of Handel, Telemann and Leclair.

All works feature dance music in the French style. The Handel cantata Delirio Amoroso (Delirious with Love) is highly dramatic.

Telemann’s enthralling Paris Quartet in E minor is a masterful Rebecca Miller Saunders work Telemann played with friends during his Paris visit in 1737. The concert is October 5, 2015 at 8:00 PM in the Abbey Basilica, Belmont Abbey College. Belmont NC 28012. Admission is free. Donations are welcomed. For additional information see www.bac.edu . The ensemble features period instruments violin, traverso (18th. c. flute), recorder, viola da gamba, harpsichord and voice. Featured is Gastonia native Rebecca Miller Saunders, soprano.

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Gaston County calendar of events for October 2015 October 1 thru 17 – “Artwork by Tammy Cantrell” – Gaston County Museum The Museum is located at 131 W. Main Street in Dallas. The hours are Tuesday thru Friday 10:00AM5:00PM and Saturday from 10:00AM-3:00PM Tammy is a professional photographer and painter. She has a “Heart for History” and specializes in historical landmarks, architecture, nature and people. Whether painting or photographing, she does not have one particular style and probably never will. She is all over the place and still believes in the magic of art. For more details call Jason Luker, Programs Coordinator, at 704-922-7681, ext. 105 or email him at Jason.Luker@ gastongov.com.

October 1 thru November 30 – “Tony’s Ice Cream’s 100th Anniversary Exhibit at The Schiele” – Schiele Museum / The Schiele Museum is located at 1500 East Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia.

Tony’s Ice Cream tradition started in 1915 as a push cart business owned and operated by Carmine Coletta. Tony’s has stood the test of time and remains one of the landmarks in Gaston County. The exhibit at The Schiele Museum will include several items used in the business throughout its history, including scoops (one has Carmine Coletta’s initials engraved on it), an ice cream machine, milkshake machine, a replica of Carmine’s original push cart, and milk cans. The exhibit will replicate a 1960sera ice cream shop. Tony’s is located at 604 E. Franklin Blvd. in Gastonia. Bring your family for a taste of history and start your tradition today! For more details call 704-867-7085.

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ary 17, 2016 – “The Solar System: A Journey of Exploration” Schiele Museum The Museum is located at 1500 East Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia. Be the first in your neighborhood to see our new feature exhibit and enjoy a day of out-of-thisworld family-friendly activities. Discover astronomy through hands-on activities and go on a Solar System scavenger hunt. Take a safe glimpse at the sun through a special solar telescope.

Don’t forget to catch a show in the James H. Lynn Planetarium-programs are free in honor of this special event.

For more details call 704866-6908 or visit www. schielemuseum.org.

Free hotdogs, chips, and drinks will be provided as a long as they last. There will also be a K-9 demonstration, free fingerprinting for Child I.D. kits, free games, a fire smoke house, First Responder Vehicle Display, and booths featuring other non-profit organizations to include the A.N.D.Y. Card Foundation, Guardians of the Children, the 4-H Club and more.

October 3 – “4th Annual Downtown Gastonia Zombie Walk & Food Drive” – Rotary Pavilion The Pavilion is located at 111 N. South Main Street in Gastonia. ZOMBIES LOOSE IN GASTONIA! This event starts at 1:00PM8:00PM and is a benefit for the Bread Inc. Food Bank.

Bring canned goods and get ZOMBIEFIED! Come and enjoy live music, food, arts, craft vendors, cake walks, pumpkin pie contests, scavenger hunt for body parts and so much more. Walk like a ZOMBIE and win a prize!

October 3 – “Pumpkin Beer Fest” – Gastonia Grizzlies, Sims Legion Park, 4:00PM-8:00PM

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There will be over 75 pumpkin and fall seasonal beers with unlimited sampling.

Also, live music by the band Emerge and a cornhole tournament to round out a perfect evening with friends and family.

NOTE: No one under 21 will be allowed to enter, including non-drinkers and designated drivers. No babies please. No pets please.

No refunds. For more details call the Grizzlies at 704-866-8622.

October 3 – “Living History Day” – Belmont Historical Society, 10:00AM-3:00PM The BHS is located at 40 Catawba Street in Belmont.

The three main museum buildings will be open for touring; the 1899 Robert L. Stowe Home, the 1899 free standing kitchen/cooks quarters and the restored 1930’s textile mill house.

There will be many different exhibitors, bluegrass music, and so much more!

Kyle Fletcher Bar-B-Cue will be served with all the trimmings at a cost of $8.00 a plate. Come bring the family and your friends to learn about Belmont’s past.

For more details call 704825-4848.

October 3 – “Meet the Curators 2015” – Schiele

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Photo courtesy Lewis Farm - Ranlo, NC Museum, 10:00AM4:00PM Enjoy a showcase featuring seldom seen items from The Schiele Museum collections. Visit with Museum curators and find out about current projects.

See displays on 18th Century Lifeways, Mycology (Fungi), Entomology (Insects), and Archaeology (Human Cultures). See fantastic, unusual, and rare items usually not on display. For more details call 704-866-6908 or visit www.schielemuseum.org.

October 3 – “Hometown Hoedown” – Park Street UMC ~ 6:00PM10:00PM The church is located at 120 Park Street in Belmont.

Yea-Haw! It’s that time of the year again to put on your boots and grab your hat. Let’s boot, scoot, and boogie! There will be live entertainment with the 16th Avenue Band. Barbeque plates served from 6:00PM to 7:00PM. Advanced tickets are $12.00. For more

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October 3 thru 31 – “Lewis Farm Fall Harvest Festival” – Lewis Farm, Saturdays 10:00AM6:00PM and Sundays 1:00PM-6:00PM / the farm is located in Ranlo but the physical address is 330 Lewis Road in Gastonia. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day at the farm. The entire month of October is the farms Harvest Festival! There will be horse-drawn hay rides, a corn maze; hand-held pony rides pick a pumpkin in the pumpkin path and so much more! For more information or to schedule a school field trip please call 704842-1208 or you may email them at events.lewisfarm@ gmail.com.

October 6 thru March 5, 2016 – “Hallowed Ground: How We Remember Our Dead” – Gaston County Museum / the hours are Tuesday thru Friday 10:00AM5:00PM and Saturday from 10:00AM-3:00PM Explore the history of how society has mourned and memorialized its dead, focusing on Southern traditions and how they compare to practices around the world. This exhibit will highlight four different cemeteries in Gaston County and share the stories of some of the people buried there. We will also explore how funerals have changed over the years through our local funeral homes. For more details call Jason Luker, Programs Coordinator, at 704-9227681, ext. 105 or email him at Jason.Luker@gastongov. com.

October 8 – “Old Gravesites Revisited ~ Gaston and Lincoln Counties” – Brevard Station

Brevard Station is located at 112 South Main Street in Stanley, NC. The featured speaker is Terry Waldrop who is an historian and will share stories about his efforts in helping people find the resting places of their ancestors and the discovery of old, abandoned cemeteries. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. For more details call the Brevard Station at 704-263-9801.

October 9, 10, 11 – “28th Annual Cotton Ginning Days” – Gaston County Park in Dallas The park is located at 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Highway in Dallas. The festival hours are Friday, Saturday, 10:00AM5:00PM and Sunday, 10:00AM-3:00PM (Church Service in Chapel at 9:00AM) Exhibitors from all over the southeast will convene in Dallas, North Carolina for the annual ‘crank-up’ of antique steam and gasoline engines and tractors. One of the highlights of the engine show is the operational 1900 singlestand, Continental Cotton Gin and we will be ginning cotton all weekend long during the festival until we are all ginned out! In addition to the engine show, many activities are planned including a Kids County Fair, Heritage Arts area, handmade craft vendors and music. As always, the food is good and admission and parking are free. Camping facilities are available with limited electricity and water hookups. So mark your calendars and plan to join GAMTRA and Gaston County Parks & Recreation Department as we present the 28th Annual Cotton Ginning Days. For more information on the Engine show, please call 704-4822951 or 704-864-7329 after 6:00PM See EVENTS Page 18

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EVENTS From page 17 October 10 – “Cotton Ginning Days: Somethin’ Pumpkin Cooking Contest” – Gaston County Park The fall season is almost here and with it comes the season of festivals, foods, and of course, pumpkins. As part of the Cotton Ginning Days, the Gaston County Cooperative Extension invites adults and youth (ages 8-18) to enter the newest activity ~ Somethin’ Pumpkin Cooking Contest!

Are you ready for a competition? Sign up for the Somethin’ Pumpkin’ Cooking Contest… besides “bragging rights”, winners also receives cash prizes!

All participants receive goodie bags with Contest Recipes. For complete contest rules and information, please contact Minges at 704-922-2127 or linda_minges@ ncsu.edu. Contest guidelines are also available online at Gaston. ces.ncsu.edu.

October 13 – “FREE TUESDAY ~ Every Second Tuesday of the Month” – Schiele Museum, 4:00PM-8:00PM ~ The Schiele Museum is located at 1500 East Garrison Blvd., in Gastonia. Enjoy exhibits and programs for free! This includes an aquatic conservation program at 5:00PM and a showing of Bear Tales at 6:00PM in the James H. Lynn Planetarium. For more details call 704-866-6908 or visit www.schielemuseum.org.

October 17, 18 – “Lost Hollow Music Fest” – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden The Garden’s first music festival will include six performances, jam sessions by the Catawba River Bluegrass Association on the acoustic stage, food trucks, a cornhole tournament, a selection of craft beer for purchase, and fun for the entire family. Our State magazine will be on-site October 17 distributing complimentary issues of the magazine and a raffle prize giveaway away. On October 18, Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina will provide information about music born in the mountains of the Carolinas and the rich music traditions of the region. The festival is free to the general public with Garden admission. For more details call 704-825-4490 or visit www.

DSBG.org.

October 18 – “Pumpkin Carving” Schiele Museum, 1:00PM-4:00PM Try your hand at an extravagant pumpkin carving! Create a Jack-O-Lantern using a variety of designs from scary monsters and wild animals to movie characters and famous people. Learn how to cut, scrape, clean, design, trace, engrave, chisel, and help preserve a pumpkin. Space is limited, so reservations are suggested. The cost is $3 in addition to museum admission. Call 704854-6676 for advance tickets.

October 20 thru December 12 – “Artwork by Jennifer Burleson” – Gaston County Museum Jen Burleson is a photographer from Western North Carolina. She delights in building lifelong relationships and friend-

ships with her photographed families. The greatest challenge that photographers face is learning to harness the light they are given.

In honor of this, Jen works under the business name of Master’s Light Photography. For more details call Jason Luker, Programs Coordinator, at 704-922-7681, ext. 105 or email him at Jason.

Luker@gastongov.com.

October 24 – “Belmont’s BOO Festival” – Stowe Park / Main Street in downtown Belmont, 1:00PM-8:00PM There will be craft vendors, food, inflatables, costume contest, cake walk, games, prizes, and candy! The costume contest is from 6:00PM-8:00PM. For more details please visit www. cityofbelmont.org or call the City of Belmont at 704-825-8191.

October 24, 25 – “Bootanical” – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 11:00AM-3:00PM ~ both days Fall is a “bootiful” time to visit the Garden, so you’re invited to enjoy it by celebrating Halloween early at Bootanical!

Live folk music by Jamie Kay will drift through the crisp fall air while attendees enjoy horsedrawn carriage rides, gather around campfires to make s’mores, play fun games such as cornhole, watch some Punkin Chunkin’ and participate in some not-so-frightening fantastic fall activities. Lunch items in addition to a wide variety of fall snacks, desserts and beverages will be available throughout the event. There’s something for all ages! Bootanical is free with general Garden admission and all children wearing costumes will receive free admission. Garden Members are admitted free. For more information please call 704-825-4490 or visit http:// www.dsbg.org/event/bootanical-2015.

October 25 – “Autumn in Early Carolina” – Schiele Museum, 1:00PM-5:00PM Come by the Backcountry Farm and observe how early settlers prepared and enjoyed the fruits of autumn. Taste fresh, homemade apple butter, and pick up an 18th-century recipe for a delicious apple dish. Watch as backcountry folk in period dress demonstrate skills from 250 years ago. For more details call 704-866-6908 or visit www. schielemuseum.org.

October 29 – “Science Café: Science Chamber of Horrors with Dr. Greg Gbur” – Schiele Museum 6:00PM / Enjoy a live presentation with the opportunity to ask questions, share opinions, and express ideas. No science background is necessary; just bring an open mind and gear up for a fun-filled round of science trivia! The cost is $5 per participant – includes beverage and snacks. Call 704-854-6676 for advance tickets.

October 30 – “Schiele TrailO-Treats” – Schiele Museum, 6:00PM-8:00PM ~ (5:00PM Members Only) Enjoy planetarium shows, hands on activities, hay rides, and collect treats as you explore outdoors along the Trail-O-Treats.

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family. Kids are encouraged to attend in costume. Be sure to bring your flashlight to light your way. The cost is $5 for Members / $7 for Non-Members. For more details call 704-866-6908 or visit www.schielemuseum.org.

October 30 – “Little Spooks Parade” - Main Street in Cherryville, 10:00AM The fun starts on Main Street with plenty of little ghosts and goblins. Pre-school children and area day care centers have been invited to take part in the parade which will be led by the Cherryville High School band and the police and fire departments.

If you stay after the parade, the downtown merchants will be giving away treats. For more details call the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce at 704-435-3451 or visit www.cherryvillechamber. com/events.

Mount Holly Middle hosted representatives from Google along with Congressman Patrick McHenry for The Good to Know School Roadshow on Monday, Sept. 21. Google developed the “School Roadshow” program to be like a “Drivers Ed for the web” that teaches students to be responsible and safe online. The assembly included tips for students on creating strong and hard-to-crack passwords, logging out of social media and emails on public computers, avoiding scams and being positive. Thinking before sharing information on social media was emphasized, with the phrase “you are what you share” posted on signs around the auditorium.

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TAX PREPARER / INSURANCE 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO AGENT. Free tuition tax school.

271 4x4, 132,000 miles, extend- IRS approved. Qualifies for CE ed cab, $14,500. Tim 704-473- credits. Earn extra income after 0085. taking course. Part time, flexible 2005 NISSAN 350Z, BLACK schedules. Register now! Call with black leather interior, Navi- 980-404-0874, Liberty Tax Sergation System, heated seats, only vice. Small fee for your books.

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, washers, dryers & odd furniture.

Call 704-481-0954. After 5pm, call 704-482-0540.

73,000 miles, salvage title, very FULL TIME ROUTE SALES POnice! $7500. Call 704-472-9416. SITION. Must have clean driving history, valid NC driver’s license.

1983 MERCEDES 500 SL Road- Established Sales Route. Salary ster, 2 tops, 3.8L, V8, auto, extra $35,000 to $45,000. DOT Physset of wire wheels & tires. $7500 ical/Drug/Alcohol test req. Reobo. 704-482-0496. quired to drive small box truck.

1996 FORD RANGER XL, long (CDL not required). Briarpatch Greenhouses, Inc. 2427 Oak bed, dark blue, V-6, 5 speed stick, Grove Rd, Shelby, NC. 704-481AC works, good tires, 132 miles.

0014. $2450. 704-473-6384.

CLASS A CDL TRACTOR/ 1984 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. Car TRAILER DRIVER. Must have is like new, still in original condi- clean driving history. DOT phystion & great mechanical condition. ical/drug/alcohol test required.

67,400 miles, $3800 Truck Lane - NC to Florida. Out 3 to 4 days, home W/E. Pays $.35 to $.45 per mile - based on expeBoats rience. Briarpatch Greenhouses, BOAT FOR SALE: 70HP motor, Inc. 2427 Oak Grove Rd, Shelby, troll, rigged for Cats & Striper. NC. 704-481-0014.

PUMPKIN TIME. 5’ round bales, Must see! 828-442-0101. corn stalks. Ideal for painting facFarm & Garden es. $45 per bale delivered. $30 Business Opportunities LIME $45 TON. Spread & deliv- you pick up. 704-692-1627.

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY ered. “Call For Your Area”. 704813-7238. Compare our rates! for thrift store. Over 3000 pc., men’s & women’s name brand FORD TRACTOR & EQUIPclothing. Complete store set up MENT, 1988 Ford 1720 Diesel with racks, mannequins, hangers Tractor, 28HP, top condition, & all accessories. $7500. 704- looks & runs great, $6,995. 16’ two axle trailer, heavy ramps, 779-6782 or julia@fifislkn.com $1250. 5’ rotary cutter, $475. 5’ box scraper, $375. Middle buster Business Services plow, $75. Boom pole, $75. 704482-7563.

FURNITURE REFINISHING. Retiree will repair & restore your an- +- 29 ACREAGE WITH RANCH tiques & household furniture. HOUSE, +- 1700 sqft. Mostly Out-dated furniture?? Ask about open land. Boiling Springs Area.

Durable, Furniture Coatings & Ac- $299,900. 704-927-7181.

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GEORGOUS & QUIET 1 BR, 1 PAINTING SERVICES. Over 20 BA DUPLEX UNIT IN RANLO yrs exp. Interior/exterior, afford- FOR RENT. 1 Mile from I-85, Carable prices. Professional results. omont Medical Center, Shopping.

References avail. Free estimates. Rent $490/mth. Central Heat/AC. NO PETS. 803-448-5386. (10/01 704-435-8062, Charles. & 8th) EXPERIENCED CNA I & II for 18 MOBILE HOME FOR RENT in yrs. Will care for your loved one. Waco area. No pets. 704-435References provided. 704-473- 8103.

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2&3 BR APARTMENTS available now! Stove & refrig furnished, Campers W/D hookups. Rent based on income. EHO. Shelby. 704-487WANT TO BUY: Pop-Up Camp1114. ers. Call 828-429-3935.

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3BR, SPACE FOR RENT: RVs, Camp- $500 deposit, $169 weekly rates. ers, Vans, Trucks, anything with Free Power & Water. NO PETS. wheels! Storage lots starting at Visit us online @ Oakwood Rent$25 & up. 828-245-0444. als, Shelby, or call 704-473-4299.

2010 HORNET RETREAT, 39 foot, park model, 2 slides, like new, 1 king bed, 2 queen, $25,000. 828-289-7719.

2BR HOME, IN KINGS MOUNTAIN, newly remodeled, central air, $600 month & one month deposit. 704-649-3491.

33 FT. 5TH WHEEL, large covered porch, on Lake James in gated campground w/new pool, $22,500. 828-748-4074.

2 & 3BR MOBILE HOMES, Kings Mountain. Remodeled.

Water, trash, lawn maintenance included. Starting at $450 month.

918 Mountain Crest Dr. 704-4584848.

2 and 3BR MOBILE HOMES, IRONWORKERS NEEDED. Must small private park between Spinhave valid ID and Social Security dale and Forest City, from $110 per week & up. 828-245-0444.

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FWE’S EMPORIUM, 2305 S. Post Road, Shelby. Open Thursday through Saturday. Princess House Crystal, antique wash stand, couch, maternity clothes, shoes, 24” chrome rims, and dishwasher. 704-418-1961.

MILL PULLEYS, 2 chippers, bunch of mule plows. 704-4824815.

M & M USED APPLIANCES. Large selection, late models, 30 day warranty, in Ellenboro. 828305-0322 or 828-980-2477.

SWIMMING POOLS! 16x32 inground, completely installed, 20 years experience. Come & See! Retail, $20,900. Now $10,995.

Offer Limited. 828-657-5944.

TRAILERS: BUY, SELL, TRADE. Over 50 trailers in stock.

Utility, Box, Dump, Gooseneck.

Parts, service & repairs. 828245-5895.

HERCULES ECONOMY 1 3/4 Horsepower Hit & Miss Engine, $800 cash. 828-429-5155.

EZ GO GOLF CART, Tarheel colors, lift kit, Mag wheels, electric, $3500. 828-289-7719.

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD; Seasoned Oak, $75. 1/2 ton F150 load, delivered, big chucks.

1-828-395-0758.

(4) SPOTS AT ETERNAL HILLS Memorial Park, $900 each or $3500 for all four. 704-482-3913.

DOG KENNEL WITH ROOF, 10x10x6 high, $225. Bird cage 22x22x25 inches high, $35.

Round brass table with wooden leg stand, $35. Cannon mini-8 video recorder, batteries, plus bag, make offer. Samsonite new, brown leather valise/briefcase, $80. Heavy decorative black wire baskets set of three, $20 and two tier produce basket, $20. 828748-8417.

REMINGTON 1998, new in box, Ducks Unlimited 12 gauge Shotgun with a 3”, 28” barrel, 100% unfired, new in DU Hard Case.

This 11-87 comes with 3-chokes, wrench, plug, 2-keys, & original paper work, $900. 828-3052128.

STORAGE BUILDINGS for sale.

Buy or Rent to Own. Free delivery & set up. 828-245-5895.

USED WINCHESTER, 94 Classic, .30-30 Lever action, 20” Octagon barrel, ramp adjustable rear sight, engraved receiver panels, $500. 828-305-2128.

STORAGE SHEDS, CARPORTS, GARAGES. All sizes & colors. Installed FREE! J Johnson Sales, Inc. 828-245-5895.

CHICKERING BABY GRAND PIANO, $7,000 OBO. Digital Ensemble Piano, $1600 (used 6 months). 828-245-7614.

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Police Appreciation Luncheon is Oct. 10th Citizens in Mt. Holly will be having a Police Appreciation Lunch on Saturday, Oct. 10.

“The appreciation lunch will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Mt. Holly,” says Rev. Angela Pleasant of FUMC. “It will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary for the appreciation program. Jeff Ingle will lead us off in prayer. We will have words by Mayor Hough along with Max Pendleton. We will have a special presentation from our community children. We are asking the children coordinator from each congregation to have the children to make appreciation cards for our officers. Also, each child is asked to draw their hand prints on blue or red construction paper.

Sue Camacho is collecting photos of the officers. A photo of each officer will be pasted on the hands of the children along with their names and presented in a collage to the officers. We are also asking church members if you have a nice testimony of an encounter with a

Mt. Holly officer please write a special report. Mr. Pendleton will draw out a few at the service and read to the officers.”

The Menu was divided among the area churches: Meat will be provided by the Black Historical Society; Drinks and paper products will be provided by First Presbyterian; Veggies will be provided

by First Baptist; Salad and bread will be provided by First United Methodist Church; Dessert will be provided

by Good Shepherd Lutheran.

The local store owners are collecting gift certificates to present as goodie packages for the officers. The public is invited.

IT'S TIME TO PLAY THE Over the summer, Gaston Day School senior, Anushka Mistry, completed a seven week secondary school program at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She completed two courses; Microeconomics and Great Ideas in Computer Science using Java. Anushka worked alongside other high school and college students to receive undergraduate college credit. Anushka said, “This was the best learning experience of my life. It was a great opportunity to take advantage of Harvard’s learning facilities and get a sneak peak at college life while creating long lasting contacts in the process.” Pictured; Anushka (right) and her mother on Widener Library’s infamous steps, also known as Harvard University’s largest library.

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Street party will celebrate arrival of Belmont Trolley A street party will be held on Glenway St. across from Glenway Premium Pub on Friday, Oct. 2 from 5-8pm to welcome the arrival of the Belmont Trolley all the way from Canada.

This photo shows the trolley all wrapped up and starting on its 3,000 mile journey. There will be music, refreshments, trolley t-shirts, hats, whistles, and more. There will be a couple of food trucks and games for kids. At 6:30 Rob Pressley, President of Belmont Trolley will speak along with Ron Foulk, Belmont city council member. The Montross Chamber of Commerce will doing a ribbon cutting ceremony. Glenway Pub will be selling beer in trolley cups - all proceeds go to Belmont Trolley.

Folks will be able to donate money at the event as Belmont Trolley needs to raise funds for the next steps in getting the car in service - restore the car and build car barn to store trolley. There will be an After Party at 10 Catawba - there will be an oyster roast and beer tasting from local craft breweries. A portion of the proceeds go to Belmont Trolley. The party runs from 6-10 pm. For more information, go to Belmonttrolley. org.

Last week's lottery numbers were drawn by Renee Ghassemi of Just Cuts located at 6513 Wilkinson Blvd. in Belmont, NC. The winning numbers were 8, 31 & 6. No ballot with the correct three numbers drawn was received. The jackpot will increase to $1,350. Make sure you have your entry in by the deadline at 9am on Monday for your chance to win!

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