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Life's never been a bore for Cramerton's Arlecy Moore

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Arlecy Moore blows out the candles on the cake at her 100th birthday party last Sunday.

Photo by Emily Rednour

Arlecy Moore at age 18.

“It's been a long time but I still feel like I'm 50.”

That's what Arlecy Giles Moore had to say about her 100th birthday last Sunday.

Born on Oct. 2, 1916, Moore lived the vast majority of her life in Cramerton- a place she recalls with fondness.

“I love Cramerton,” she said. “It's a great town.”

Moore says hard work has kept her mind and body active. Like many Gaston County folks in the 1930s she began her working career in textiles.

“I started working in the Arkray Mill in Gastonia when I was 14-years-old,” she recalled.

Moore also worked in the Firestone Mill and Mays Mills in Cramerton- the first air conditioned cotton mill in America.

Mays Mills was where Arlecy met her husband, Welch Moore, who was in charge of keeping the air conditioning system going. She was 15-years-old at the time and operated a spinning machine. They were married in 1936.

“He let me go inside the building where the air conditioner was,” she said. “It was a big thing and the water looked pretty falling down.”

Moore's textile career hit a bump in the road the same year she and her future husband met.

“When Roosevelt was elected they said no one under the age of 16 could work in the mill,” she said. “Two weeks before my sixteenth birthday the mill said I had to go home, but they held my job and as soon as I had my birthday I went right back to work.”

When World War II came, Moore and her colleagues in the CraPhoto Courtesy of Cordelia Stowe

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Life Chain comes Author wants museum for McAdenville to our area

By Alan Hodge

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Last Sunday, October 2, saw a large number of area folks take part in the 2016 Life Chain of Gaston County. The pro-life event was held 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 sponsored the local chapter of the nationwide silent, prayerful event.

According to Life Chain coordinators, Linda Mooney, St. Michael’s and Sue Pruitt, Catawba Heights Baptist, more than 100 area churches were contacted and up to 1000 pro-life supporters participated in this annual pro-life, silent witness, and to pray for an end to abortion.

In Belmont, the Life Chain took place from Mt. Holly Rd and Main St. along Woodlawn Ave. to Central Avenue. Belmont Abbey College students participated along Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd. near the college campus. In Mt. Holly witnesses gathered to pray silently at Main St. and Catawba Ave. Life Chain began in 1987 through the efforts of a few committed individuals dedicated to making people aware of abortion.

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 2016 event drew close to 1000 “silent witnesses to life”.

Belmont has one. Mt. Holly has one, Stanley has one, Cramerton is working on getting one, and some folks want one for McAdenville.

The object of desire? A place where the town's archival materials and objects can be put on permanent, public display.

In other words, a history museum.

McAdenville native Sandra Brittain is leading the charge to get a museum for her hometown. Her interest in McAdenville's past led her to work with a committee and write the 936 page book McAdenville Memories, a tome that took three years to pen that's also chock full of hundreds of photos spanning the town's storied past.

“We need a place to see our history,” Brittain said. “McAdenville has so many firsts and I am proud to say I grew up here.”

Brittain gives a lot of fond credit to the Pharr family for making McAdenville such a great town and laying the foundation of its rich heritage.

“Mr. Pharr made everyone feel like we were a big family,” she said. “He did so many nice things for everyone. It would be nice to have a place where people could see videos and pictures about how the town used to be back then.”

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I mowed my lawn with a hockey stick Before the days of Walmart, there was a store in New Jersey called Two Guys.

My favorite things to do there was sit on the riding lawnmowers and imagine I was a NASCAR driver. When we visited family and they had a riding lawnmower, I volunteered to mow their lawn.

When I lived in Virginia, I bought my first riding lawnmower. It was all I had imagined. Eventually it died and I bought a new one at Walmart. It was like buying a brand new car. I couldn’t have been prouder. After nine years, it just stopped working. Like an old car, the cost of repairs was more than its value.

I junked it.

My sister was kind enough to give me her Sears Craftsmen riding lawnmower.

It had a twin cylinder Honda engine.

It turned so easily, you could palm the steering wheel with one hand rather than using two hands as I did with my old one.

I was in heaven. I had the Cadillac of riding lawnmowers. It was quiet and smooth.

Then one day I was mowing the backyard and hit something. It started to shake and vibrate. It stalled. Did I break it? I hit a tree stump.

I was able to start it up and back off the tree stump. When I engaged the blades, it vibrated badly, I told myself it was all in my head.

The next week I started mowing my front yard. After the first pass, I noticed that half of what I cut was down to the dirt and the other side looked good.

Thinking it was in my head (denial is a safe place to go) I continued to mow the lawn. With each pass, half the cut was down to dirt and the other half looked good.

Thinking something was wrong,

I stopped the mower and looked under the deck. The one blade was bent like a hockey stick.

It was scraping the dirt.

Obviously, I needed to replace Tony Marciano the blades.

I headed back to Sears and learned something about mower blades. The last time I bought blades, I just replaced the blade that was the correct length. But Sears had blades for what you wanted to accomplish. Some blades were designed to mulch your grass. Some were designed to do a side discharge. There was another blade that was a high vacuum if you bagged your grass clippings. That’s what I did and that’s the blade I bought.

Had I gone to my regular store, the blade package would have said “this is a 3 in 1 blade”. It can side discharge, mulch or vacuum. That sounded good but wouldn’t have accomplished any task really well.

Isn’t it the same about us? We are all different. We all have different strengths. We have different personalities. Would life be boring if everybody was just like me?

There is a Scripture verse that says, “If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts but one body.”

I’m back to mowing my lawn, grateful for the gift of the lawnmower from my sister. But more grateful for the lesson I learned – that we need one another.

Letter to Editor In response to Lee Hamilton's 9/23. 2016 column To the Banner News Editor: Mr. Hamilton’s claim that Democrats need Republicans is a reminder why socalled “safe spaces” are a bad idea.

As Mr. Hamilton asserted, it is by exposing ourselves to ideas and views that we disagree with—yes, even find offensive--that we are able to grow intellectually and emotionally. That benefits everyone in the end.

If your goal is to limit your own thinking, then by all means, retreat to a so-called “safe space”. But it you want to be able to rise up to life’s challenges, then experiencing a world of diverse idea--especially those you disagree with--is a good start. One thing's for sure: doing so certainly can’t hurt.

Yours, Ours, Others

Thursday, October 6, 2016 Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.

Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

-Martin Luther King, Jr.

My Opinion: Who would you call?

A lot has been said recently about the police and a lot of it is negative.

But let me ask you this- Who would you call if someone broke in your garage? Who would you call if someone punched your face? Who would you call if a drunk driver slammed into your car?

Who would you call if someone was shooting a gun near your house?

That's right- you would call the police.

Police officers have a very very hard job. Not only do they have to deal with stressful and often life threatening situations at every turn, they also have to have a “normal” life off duty.

I have been in the newspaper business for nearly 20 years and during that time reported on police doings in Kings Mtn., Mint Hill, Cornelius, Belmont, Mt. Holly, and Stanley. I have gone with police officers on drug raids where the cops went in the front door of a crack house and the suspects ran out the back into the woods with officers giving chase. I have been on the scene of fatal car wrecks and observed the blend of professionalism and pathos that the officers exhibited.

Not everyone respects the police. A couple of months ago I was called for jury duty and the case in question involved an assault against an officer where a woman took her teeth and tried to take

a chunk out of a policeman. I am sure cases like that come up all the time.

Second guessing Alan Hodge what the police do on a Banner-News Editor call is a popular practice. Some people and organizations make a profession of it.

A couple of years ago I went with officers to the county training facility/gun range in Gastonia.

One building has a large video screen and on it different scenarios such as hostage taker with a gun and that sort of thing are projected. The officers in training have a laser pistol and as the scene on the screen is played out they have a few quick seconds to decide whether or not to use the laser.

What if, in the blink of an eye, you had on your shoulders the responsibility of your life and the life of others?

For those of you who label all police as bad guys who go around doing stuff to people for no reason, I invite you to consider the fact that they are not infallible but human beings trying to keep us safe under a wide and challenging variety of circumstances.

So, who do you call if you need help?

Getting Our Act Together For America

By Glenn Mollette The November eighth Presidential vote is coming soon. The votes will be cast and either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will be our next President. In January Barack Obama will move out of The White House and either Trump or Clinton will move into The White House. We will have a new President and regardless who is elected a lot of people in our country will be unhappy. A lot of people were unhappy four years ago and have always been at every election.

By the time this is over will the Clinton people and the Trump people even be able to speak a civil word to each other? If you are going to have a peaceful gathering with your family or large number of friends you are probably wise to not mention either name. The mere mention of either name brings a rise of rhetoric, debate and unfortunate anger. Most Americans who have given our issues and candidates much thought have a lot of passion about this election and each candidate.

Social media has created a somewhat safe haven for people to share with candor how they feel about things related to this election. However, open support for either candidate means you can figure approximately fifty percent of your social media friends are ticked off at you and probably do not like you.

When this election is over we had better try working together in this nation. I don't see how we can survive another four years if we continue to fight and bite each other. Our inner cities need for all of us to come together. Our military needs a united America. Can you imagine fighting on the battlefield representing America while most of whom you are representing are fighting each other? Our children and grandchildren need for us to pull together.

There will not be an America to enjoy if we don't get our act together in this country.

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Sincerely, Stephen V. Gilmore Charlotte, North Carolina We’ve had a great first month of school. Our school staffs worked diligently to prepare for opening day and to ensure a smooth start. I would like to thank all employees for their efforts to get school under way and focus their attention on providing quality instruction for students.

Our theme for the new school year is “Celebrate! Gaston County Schools.” Throughout the year, we will share information with you about our schools, students and employees that is worthy of praise. We also will bring attention to alumni of Gaston County Schools and highlight their professional and W. Jeffrey Booker community accomplishments.

Already this school year, we have celebrated “good news” Superintendent Gaston County Schools about our graduation rate and academic performance. The graduation rate for Gaston County Schools has increased to 88 percent, which is the highest rate ever for us. Since the state first calculated the graduation rate in 2006, our rate has increased by 19.9 points. State test results for 2015-2016 indicate an increase in overall student proficiency and academic growth for the school district. Additionally, we expect to have more “good news” when the SAT results are released soon.

We are looking forward to a productive and successful year in Gaston County Schools. If our first month is an indication of how the rest of the year will go, we will have an excellent year with many opportunities for teaching, learning, and celebrating.

W. Jeffrey Booker Superintendent of Schools

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ARLECY MOORE

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merton mills worked non-stop to make the famed “Cramerton Cloth” khaki uniform material.

“It was beautiful cloth,” she said with pride. “The train would pull up to the mill dock and big bundles of it would be loaded on.”

Amusements for Moore and her Cramerton friends often included going to the movies.

“Oh, I loved the movies and kept up with all the movie stars,” she said. “We went to the theater in Cramerton but sometimes we went to Charlotte.”

Moore lived near the bridge on Main St. in Cramerton for many years and the South Fork River ran through her back yard. Goat Island, now the site of Cramerton's crown jewel bridge and park, was nearby.

“Once I saw some men put goats from the island in a boat and carry them past my house,” she said.

Moore is a bundle of energy and even after

retiring from textiles she just couldn't sit still so she went to work in the lunchroom at New Hope School and then after several years of that as a hostess at Jackson's Cafeteria. She drove a car until she was 95-years-old.

These days, Moore calls Terrace Ridge assisted living facility her abode.

“This is as good a place as I ever stayed,” she said. “I like it a lot.”

You might think that for someone a century in age, that old times would be recalled as the best- but like a lot of things Moore says, her take is a different perspective.

“I think things are better now,” she said.

“Just look at the schools. People in general are nicer too.”

As far as advice for those who aspire to hit the 100-year-old mark, here's what Moore has to say about that.

“Enjoy every day you have,” she says. “Do things you like to do. Don't give up.”

From page 1 wreaths, a couple of plywood elves, and Christmas caroler manikins.

“It would make a perfect place for a museum,” Brittain said. “McAdenville needs the best museum in the county.”

Brittain's dream has a catch. According to town clerk Leslie Dellinger, the building is owned by holding company Belmont Land and Investment and just exactly what the future of the structure will be is in a pre-

Page 3 liminary structural investigation phase. One possibility is making it into the town hall with meeting space, but that would take a lot of upgrades and work.

“Nothing is finalized,” Dellinger said.

Nonetheless, Brittain says she is willing to work with others to include a museum or at least an archives room in the place.

“Why not put both in the same building?”

Brittain said. “The museum could be open every day that the city hall is open.”

Brittain says she wants to see if others share her idea of a museum in McAdenville.

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DINING Guide Supply 101 Kenwood St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-7788 Belmont Soda Shop 31 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8580 Brenda’s Cake Gallery 11 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2253 Buddy’s BBQ Inc. 5945 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

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China Two Mt Holly 595 Highland St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-8090

Friendly’s Of Stanley 119 N. Main St. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-7088

Old Stone Steak House 23 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9995

White Restaurant 417 Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3886

North Star Seafood 2150 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-7715

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McAdenville Little Village Restaurant 129 Main St. McAdenville, NC 28101 (704) 824-3624

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Park Street United Methodist Church Park St. • Belmont • NC MT. HOLLY Bethel Baptist Church NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

Burge Memorial Methodist Church 312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Morningside Missionary Church 711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142

Catawba Heights Church of God 122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225 CBC-Memorial Apostolic 230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968 Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526 Community Christian Fellowship 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881 Core Church 707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033 Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603 Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656 First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481 First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596 Mt. Holly Noles Baptist Church Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-2013 Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness 406 Scott St. 704-827-8201 Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320 New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468 New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822 New Saint Paul Holiness Church 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851 North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141 Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

Westview Presbyterian Church 1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC 120 Park Street 704-825-1333

Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280

Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Road 704-827-8474

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God 124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-829-1091

Crossroads Wesleyan Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

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

Power of the Spirit Church 118 School Street 704-827-7071

East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007 Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342 Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

East Belmont Free Will Baptist 909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

East Belmont Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-825-8822 Ebenezer United Methodist Church 120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366

Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

First Baptist Church 23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

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

Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

New Hope Presbyterian Church 4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697

Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

Springfield Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-820-0193

New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668 First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

Tuckaseegee Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

Way of the Cross Baptist Church 238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

Full Gospel Church 106 School St 704-827-9621

First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521 First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855 Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442 Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner St. 704-827-0004 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

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

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457 North Belmont Church of God 2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092 O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576 Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823 South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516 South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045 South Point United Methodist 510 Southpoint Church Rd. 704-825-4019 Springwood Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801 St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175 Stowe Memorial Baptist Church 26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987 The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709 Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730 Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604 Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

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Meditations Queen of Apostles The sweet smell of Jesus Church fundraisers set Queen of Apostles Church, 503 N. Main, Belmont, has fundraising events coming up.

BBQ Event, Friday, October 14 – 11 am – 7 pm Tickets are priced at $9 each for each tray of Ranucci’s Big Butt national award-winning pulled pork barbecue, a bun, sauce, chips, slaw, beans and candy. The event will be held Friday, October 14 and will include lunch and dinner from 11 am – 7 pm at the church’s MAK Family Life Center on the campus at 503 North Main Street in Belmont. Iced tea and lemonade will be pro-

vided for those who dine-in.

Lunch deliveries are available for those customers who purchase 10 or more trays. Any company or individual who purchases 10 or more tickets will receive a group discount of $1 per ticket. Tickets are available by calling Gary Elkin at 704-862-8833 or if interested, call the parish office at 704-825-9600, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 am – 4:30 pm to arrange for purchase in advance. All proceeds will benefit the parish planned expansion project.

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Tourney, October 17 On Monday, October 17, the church will host its golf tourney at beautiful Pine Island Country Club in the third Queen’s Classic Golf Tourney presented by Chronicle Mill. Registration begins at 9:30 am with a shotgun start at 11:00 am with three award flights among an expected 25 teams. Teams are $400 per foursome and include a tourney gift, cart fees, lunch and dinner. For registration, please contact Elizabeth Atterberry at 704-813-2648.

All proceeds will benefit the parish planned expansion project.

Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties Family Spooktacular On Saturday, October 29, 2016 the Partnership for Children will hold the Eighth Annual Family Spooktacular at the WoodMill Festival Grounds in Vale. The event helps to raise awareness of the Partnership for Children’s funded projects.

The event will be held from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the WoodMill Festival Grounds, located at 1350 WoodMill Winery Lane, Vale.

Parents will be able to learn more about the different Smart Start funded projects which focus on raising the quality of child care and education, supporting families and advancing child health for children 0-5 years old. Direct service providers of a Smart Start funded project will each have a booth and offer a free children’s activity.

There will be games and activities for children of all ages, including a bounce house and slide, a fitness trail, free book distribution for chil-

dren, and trunk-or-treat. A fire truck, police car and ambulance will be on site for the children to view. A free hotdog lunch will be provided!

Check Facebook for more information about this great event: http://www.facebook. com/pfclg.

For more information about the Partnership for Children and Smart Start please call 704-922-0900.

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FUMC Liver Mush recipe contest Mt. Holly events The United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church-Mt. Holly will be hosting their annual "Parade of Tables", Saturday, Oct. 22 at noon. The cost for this event is $12 (person). The proceeds for this fundraiser we go toward the Church's College Scholarship Fund.

Call the church office and reserve your ticket (s). Come out and support our children attending college and see how creative our ladies are. First United Methodist Church-Mt. 140 North Main Street Mt. Holly, NC 28120 Church Office: 704 824-4855.

FUMC is also hosting their annual Fall Carnival, Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 5:45 PM. Admission is free. There will be games, crafts, truck-atreat and food. Pizza will be served at 5:45 PM. Rain or shine. Come out and enjoy.

Calling all home cooks and local restaurants. If you have recipes using liver mush and love creating new recipes, this cooking contest is for you. Please submit your liver mush dishes at The Mush, Music, and Mutts Festival in Shelby, NC. on Saturday October 15th between 8:30 am and 9:30 am in front of the Cleveland County Arts Council on 111 S. Washington St. Judging will begin at 10:00 am and announcements will be made at 11:00 am on the Main Stage. First Place will recieve $100.00, Second Place will recieve $75.00 and Third Place will recieve $50.00. Top winners for the Restaurant category will recieve a plaque and of course "bragging rights!"

Any brand of liver mush can be used in recipes. You need for your dish to feed at least 4 judges. Organizers encourage bringing handwritten or printed recipes alongside your dish for future publication. Registration forms can be printed from website https://clevelandchamber.org/mush-music-muttsfestival/ click on (participate in the liver mush recipe contest) or fill out the form when submitting your recipe at check in.

For more information, please contact Director Cathey Noell at catheynoell@gmail.com or 980 329-4030.

South Point UMC bake sale The South Point United Methodist Women of Belmont will sponsor a Hotdog and Bake Sale, Saturday, October 15th, 9-2PM. Dine-In or Carry-Out. The church is located off South Point Rd, just below the Belle Meade Subdivision.

Proceeds used for mission projects of the UMW. Will deliver locally for orders of 8 or more. Call 704-825-4019 or 704577-3707 before 10AM for deliveries.

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others to hinder our witness of Jesus in the world. Scriptures remind us there will be some who will reject our faith in Jesus Christ. Our very life will be a horrid stench to them. “But Rev. Angela Pleasants this fragrance is per- First United ceived differently by Methodist Church, those who are being Mount Holly saved and by those who are perishing. To those who are perishing, we are a dreadful smell of death and doom.” II Corinthians 2:15b-16a NLT. So, should we no longer allow the fragrance of our faith to settle into the world in which we live? God forbid! We should continue to embody and display the message of Jesus Christ.

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We have difference responses to our sense of smell. I recall walking into the church when the United Methodist Men were cooking their country ham and red eye gravy. My first reaction was, “What is that horrible stench!” someone who came in behind me said, “I don’t know what you are smelling, but I smell a delightful odor.” My reaction stems from being a vegetarian. Therefore, the smell of meat cooking is foul to my sense of smell.

The other person is a meat and potatoes lover.

Thus, they had a more favorable reaction to the smell.

As Christians, we are called to be reconcilers of Christ. As a disciple of Jesus, we should produce a sweet aroma everywhere. “Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume. Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God.” II Corinthians 2:14b-15a NLT. Do we live our life before God and others that it is a pleasing sacrifice rising upward and outward? Often we allow rejection from

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Scenes from the 2016 Stanley CountryFest

Stanley’s Countryfest 2016 drew a huge crowd.

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The East Gaston Cheerleaders showed up at Countryfest.

Ellie Beard gets frozen treat from granna Sonya Duren while pa Jerry observes.

Forrest, Diane, and Linda Baker of Alexis enjoyed Countryfest.

Caylee and mom Melissa Ballard enjoyed the Stanley Countryfest.

Dad David and son Kyle Scarborough worked as rescue squad at Countryfest.

Stanley public works supervisor Don Ritter got a free haircut at Shear Genius during Countryfest.

We R Forgiven returned after a 19 month hiatus to Countryfest. From left: George Spencer, Kim Auten, Donna Ward, Bill Ward.

Kiddos on mini ferris wheel had a great time at Countryfest.

Stanley Cub Scouts Pack 49 had a booth at Countryfest.

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Gaston College alumni art show

Gallery 27 will host its first collaborative show with Gaston College and three 2016 art graduates. The mixed media work of Ashley McGee, Cathy Caron and Zalene Brantis will be on display, October 8 – 19, 2016. The opening reception is scheduled on Saturday, October 8, from 7- 9 p.m., at 808 Hwy 27 West, Lincolnton.

The exhibit is to emphasize the importance of having students actively participate in the community and gain professional experience as an exhibiting artist. Gallery 27 is the premiere art gallery in Lincoln County, bringing the finest in both local and regional art to the area for the past three years.

The mission of Gallery 27 is to instruct, inform and inspire artists and collectors by provid-

ing a source of high quality of visual art, create an exciting venue where artists can exhibit and sell their art, facilitate opportunities for artists through marketing, promotion, commissions, and sales, provide high-quality classes and workshops for adults and children in a barrier-free setting that is designed to inspire while providing fun and educational art experiences for all ages and abilities.

Gallery hours are Wednesday and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 808 West Highway 27, Lincolnton. For more information please, call Stacey Pilkington-Smith at 704-240-9060 or visit www.ncgallery27.com.

Helping Your Parents Prepare for Healthy Aging doctor has planned for them— including over-the-counter products. Being aware of what side effects (if any) to expect can help us recognize when something is unusual. Keeping on top of a medication schedule can seem a mind-boggling task, both for seniors and their adult children; but making a master reference list that stays in a relevant place, such as the kitchen, can help tremendously.

Watch for sudden changes.

If your parent becomes confused one week, but was alert and oriented the week before, or becomes unsteady walking and falls, it could be an acute problem: an infection, medication side effect or stroke. Staying attuned to what’s “normal” is critical in advocating for your parents’ care.

Have a financial plan in place. It pays to plan early to ensure there are enough funds to meet needs—both for your aging parents’ quality of life, and to safeguard your own retirement. How much do your parents currently spend? Is the state pension enough for them to live on, or will they need to tap into existing savings in order to get by? Consider outstanding debts and a bill-paying strategy.

Consider emotional health as important as physical health.

Remember that age isn’t every-

thing: our senior parents may experience depression, pain, anxiety and a slew of other emotions for reasons unrelated to health, such as boredom, fear, grief or embarrassment.

Encourage solutions that will aid functionality, comfort and confidence. These can help reinvigorate their social lives and support their emotional wellbeing in the face of very real limitations.

Focus on quality of life over quantity. No matter our age, we all want to enjoy life to the fullest and have the capability to do the things we want to. As our parents gets older, their quality of life becomes more important to them—we should strive to support joyful activities instead of focusing on diminishing time and health. If they love reading but have vision loss, try audio books. Gardening? Tour a botanical society. Cooking? Share meals. There are many ways to enjoy life, even after a loss of ability, and many seniors are happier and more fulfilled when able to “contribute” in what way they can.

The City of Belmont Parks and Recreation Department would like to invite you to be a part of the 2nd Annual Belmont Boo Festival from 2pm-8pm on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Enjoy hand-made craft booths, children games, food/drink booths and costume contests. Vendors, especially arts and crafts, are welcome to request booth space by contacting 704-901-2070. To request a vendor application via email reach out to Brian at bmcgonagle@cityofbelmont.org.

Last year's event brought out a variety of folks in costume like these two damsels.

The Mt. Holly Parks and Recreation Sole Patrol senior citizens group is still pulling for a good Carolina Panthers season. Last week the Sole Patrol got together for a mini-pep rally and snacks.

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Cramerton fall events

Fall Carnival and Magic Show at Town Center: Oct. 15 from 2-4PM. Games, food, music, cakewalk, costume contest, and a magic show by Big Buck Magic. $5 unlimited game play. New this year – Free Trick or Treating in Town Center.

Turkey Shoot at Goat Island: Nov. 12 at 10am. First shot is free. $2 for 3 paintball shots, $5 for 8 paintball shots. Hit the bullseye and win a frozen turkey.

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by Darcel Walker As adult children, it can be tough to acknowledge that the pillars of our lives, our parents, are getting old and need help.

Perhaps one or both of your parents are still capable and comfortable living at home, able to take care of themselves; we’ll help you plan for the years to come. Or maybe they are living with you, or preparing to, and in need of assistance; we’ll help you care for them both physically and emotionally. Read on for six tips on how to plan for, and navigate, a difficult stage without losing quality of life.

If they haven’t shared their aging and end-of-life wishes with you already, it may be time to ask—even if it isn’t easy. Do they have a living will or trust?

A durable power of attorney?

How current are these documents, and where are they kept?

Should they no longer be able to care for themselves, where, and with who, do they prefer to live? Knowing these things ahead of time will help you handle difficult decisions and questions in the future, as well as ensuring that your loved ones get what they need, and want, should anything unpredictable happen.

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Scenes from Stuart Cramer vs Forestview match up

Stuart Cramer’s #11 Isaiah Foust; #21 Corey Stowe work together to make a play in the Forestview game. Forestview went on to win 13-6.

Storm quarterback #8 Jaylen Rocquemore throws a pass Stuart Cramer’s #7 Dennorian Lindsay puts a move on a Forin the 13-6 loss to Forestview. estview defender.

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Students gather for ‘See you at the pole”

Last week several schools in Gaston County held a “see you at the pole” event where staff and students gathered at their school flagpole for prayer. These photos were taken at York Chester Middle School , Belmont Middle School, Stanley Middle School, and Mt. Holly Middle School.

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Belmont Abbey outside hitter Alexandra Henriott has been named Conference Carolinas Women’s Volleyball Player of the Week for matches played during the week of Sept. 19-25, the league office announced today. A senior from St. Augustine, Fla., Henriott paced the Crusaders to a 3-0 week in Conference Carolinas play, extending their win streak to five matches. She tallied 38 kills and 47 digs, notching two double-doubles on the way. In a 3-2 win over Lees-McRae, Henriott would put away 12 kills and dig 11 balls. She would follow that performance up with an 18-kill, 17-dig match in a 3-2 win over Barton, while registering 19 digs and eight kills in a 3-1 victory over Mount Olive.

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Kennon McFalls came in first place out of 98 men’s bowlers in the Green River Classic last week in Campbellsville, KY. It was the first intercollegiate bowling tournament Belmont Abbey has ever competed in. McFalls’ finished with a score of 1101.

Kennon Mcfalls The Crusaders were in fourth place out of 11 teams after Day 1, with a score of 4547. The team finished the tournament in seventh place with a 6606 score.

When asked about his team’s performance, Head Coach Clyde Ferguson offered some positive insights, stating “matches were close, which was not reflected in position rankings. I saw a lot of growth as a team, which is very promising for future competitions. We went from high standings early on to low and then back up to a respectable ending.”

The Crusaders will back in action on Saturday, November 5 when it heads to Marietta, GA to bowl in the Brunswick Southern Classic.

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East Gaston goes old school, beats Lake Norman Charter 35-22

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

Sometimes the old ways may be the best. Over the last few years high school football has become complex. Many teams utilize intricate schemes and systems. It’s a game of check and countercheck. Sometimes it works out well. Sometimes it may be better to go basic.

For East Gaston going back to old school football proved to be a wise choice. Last week the Warriors did something bold. In mid-season East Gaston went back to running a triple option offense. The change worked as East Gaston went on to beat Lake Norman Charter 35-22. The win was East Gaston’s first conference “W”.

Over the last few years the Warriors had gone with the spread offense. The spread allowed the Warriors to mix things up and kept opposing teams spaced out. In the spread the Warriors quarterback usually lined up in the shotgun formation.

Big play passing and solid running resulted in some impressive stats. Until this year.

This year the Warriors just didn’t have the people to make it work. Injuries and unforeseen hurdles prompted the coaching staff to mix things up. The Warriors decided to go old school.

“We haven’t had an identity,” head coach Sean Joyce said.”

So we went back to the option. It gives us the best way to win.”

In the option the Warriors will have the quarterback under center. Warrior QB’s Josh Benfield and Nick Ferens will lead an attack that is simple and effective. The option features three basic run plays. The dive, the QB keeper and the pitch. All of which can be “optional” on any given play.

The throwback offense is part of East Gaston tradition.

“It’s what we did eight years ago,” Joyce added. “We are getting back to our roots.”

The Warriors will throw in some wrinkles. They won’t just run the ball.

“We will be under center and in the shotgun.” Joyce stated.

Making a mid-season change can be tricky. All kinds of problems can pop up. But against the Knights, East Gaston proved that the change may have been the right thing to do.

“That’s the hardest we played all year,” Joyce added. “We had a good week of practice. We had some heart to heart talks.”

The way the Warriors were able to overcome injuries was impressive. The coaching staff coached players up to get them ready. The players did what needed to be done.

Replacing injured players is tough. Especially when the players are productive. For example, against South Point the Warriors lost defensive linemen Chris Moore. Moore had been having a good game. He went down after registering his second sack.

But the Warriors reserves stepped up. They took the challenge and made the best of it.

To get things going the Warriors had to shuffle people around. The shuffle even meant moving some young players up to starting roles.

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East Gaston Warriors breaking through the banner at the start of the game against Lake Norman Charter.

“We were down six starters,” Joyce said. “We had two sophomores starting on the line.”

The new players got it done. The Warriors moved the ball.

East Gaston played with a renewed determination. The offense had 390 yards in total offense. 293 of which came on the ground.

“I was pleased with the attitude and effort,” Joyce said.

“We never lost our poise.”

Nick Ferens and T.J. Sanders had great nights. Each player ran for over 140 yards.

Ferens has done it all this year. He has played QB, running back and wide receiver. He is a threat any time he touches the ball.

Against Lake Norman Ferens ran for 144 yards and scored 3 TD’s. He also added 67 receiving yards to a great night.

Ferens definitely got things done. But Sanders also did his share.

Sanders had 141 yards off of 26 carries. He scored twice.

“TJ Sanders did a great job,” Joyce said.

Josh Benfield came in to give the Warriors an aerial aspect to the offense. Benfield was 3 for 4. He threw for 97 yards.

As for the Warrior defense. They got things done as well.

The Knights had 273 yards of offense. But the Warriors were able to keep them off the scoreboard. Most of the Lake Norman production came from the passing attack. The Warriors held the Knights to 76 yards on the ground.

Now the Warriors will focus on their next opponent, the Hunter Huss Huskies.

If the Warriors can get past Huss they may be able to make a move.

“We are playing Huss this week,” Joyce said. “We could get back in the driver’s seat with South Point losing.”

The South Point loss this last week to Huss was what Joyce referenced. This year the Big South Conference is wide open.

Anything can happen.

“If we take care of business we can compete with anyone,” Joyce said. “The guys are excited.”

Let’s see what happens. Nothing is over quite yet.

Warrior runner TJ Sanders using stiff arm to keep a Lake Norman Charter defender at bay.

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Lake Norman Charter’s running back Sean Dugan is seen trying to elude a Warrior tackler.

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East Gaston defensive linemen Connor McMinn and Landon Van Dyke are seen making surge across the Lake Norman Charter line. East Gaston won 35-22.

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South Point’s Caleb Gibson makes yards against Hunter Huss.

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South Point takes the field against Hunter Huss last Friday. The Red Raiders fell short 16-21.

Red Raider defenders pull down a Huss runner.

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South Point’s Jake Alexander runs against the Hunter Huss defense. Huss prevailed 21-16.

Red Raider Nick Farmer gains yards in the Hunter Huss game.

Sellars selected by Storm

Over 400 runners took part in the Stop Soldier Suicide 5/10k fundraiser event held on Sept. 24 in downtown Belmont. The event collected $13,000 for programs designed to help servicemembers cope with emotional issues.

Stop Soldier Suicide 5k/10K held

Sir Purr from the Carolina Panthers showed up at the Stop Soldier Suicide 5/10k event in Belmont.

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Former Belmont Abbey Men’s Lacrosse player Connor Sellars was selected 10th overall by the Georgia Storm Monday night in the 2016 National Lacrosse League player draft.

He is the first Crusader ever drafted into a professional lacrosse league. Sellars completed his Belmont Abbey career last spring as the program’s all-time leading scorer. Over four years, he tallied 235 points with 156 goals and 79 assists. He played in 65 games, starting all but three, and was a two-time team captain. He saved his best season for last, registering a career-best 68 points (38 goals, 30 assists) and helping the Crusaders to a No. 10 national ranking in the final polls. “We are all very excited for Connor and we could not be more proud,” Head Coach Chris Barrett said. “He has worked extremely hard to get to this point in his career and it’s nice to see that pay off. He continues to bring this program to new heights being the first player drafted into the professional ranks. He certainly left our program better than he found it and I know he will do the same in Georgia. We wish Connor the best of luck in his next chapter of his career.” The NLL season begins on December 29 with the season opener for the Storm taking place against Saskatchewan on January 7.

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Raptors move past Highland Tech 56-0

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

In high school sports the emotions of a game can be intense. Win or lose in the years to come you always remember what you did, or didn’t do. If you’re lucky you will be in a game where you will be able to overcome adversity and learn something. A chance to see that sports prepares you for the bigger challenges of life. For Mountain Island’s Terrell Hager last week’s game against Highland Tech was one of those games.

Hager and the Raptors were able to overcome mistakes and turnovers on their way to a 56-0 blowout of the Rams.

At first things didn’t go the way head coach Robert Washington wanted it to go.

“We came out sloppy,” Washington said. “We struggled to get in rhythm. They took the game kind of lightly.”

With a 56-0 score that doesn’t sound right. But Washington credits the Rams with playing hard. According to Washington the Rams came to win. they forced the Raptors to have a gut check.

“They played well,” Washington said. “They had a good

game plan. Their record doesn’t reflect their efforts. Coach Darren Shepard has them going in the right direction.”

Needless to say the Raptors did get it together. Once again Kyle Holcomb, Aapri Washington, Tikwan Johnson and Eric Gallam II had big games.

The Raptor defense played lights out. They limited the Rams to 125 yards of total offense.

And while no one player makes a team. What happens with one player may define a team.

That leads us back to Hager.

In the early going Mountain Island’s primary runner was having a tough day. Hager coughed the ball up twice in the rezone. Mistakes like that can be tough to deal with. Mistakes like that can get you benched when you’re on a team with other options.

“He was down,” Washington said. “He was upset.”

But coach Washington, the players and other coaches wouldn’t leave it at that. Hager had been a big part of what MI had done so far. No one was giving up on him. It was now all about loyalty. Hager had been there for them. They were now going to be there for him.

Hager would get a chance to see if he had what it took to

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What happened afterwards may end up only being a small footnote in the school’s short history. But the impact may carry on. At least for Hager.

“We stuck with the kid that fumbled,” Washington said.

“We told him to get ready. He ended up with the best game of his career.”

To say that Hager responded would be an understatement.

Hager rumbled for 205 yards and four touchdowns. Three of the scores came in the 2nd quarter alone.

A football game turned into an opportunity to learn a life lesson. Never quit. Always keep going. Nothing’s over till it’s over. All the familiar motivational phrases played out in this game. All of them showed that in the end it is just a game. But most importantly it’s not what numbers you put put. it’s about how you respond to life.

Coach Washington summed it up best.

“Life shows you are going to make mistakes,” Washington said. “It’s how you bounce back that counts.”

Rookie of the Week Belmont Abbey freshman forward Demetria Barrow has been named ECAC Division II Field Hockey League Rookie of the Week for the period ending Sept. 25, the league office announced last week.

Barrow becomes the first Crusader to earn a conference honor after a record-setting performance against Sweet Briar on Saturday. The Stafford, Va., native tallied three goals and an assist in Belmont Abbey’s first win in history, 15-1 over Sweet Briar. She registered nine shots on goal, striking twice in the opening half enroute to a 4-0 lead at the break.

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Youth Indoor Soccer The Mount Holly Parks and Recreation Dept. is taking signups for youth soccer ages 8-high school starting Monday October 3 on a first come first served basis. The registration fee is $30 for participants that live within the city limits of Mount Holly and $55 out of city limits. You can sign up at Mount Holly City Hall located at 400 East Central Ave, Mt Holly NC 2812 or online at www.mtholly.us. For more information visit www.leaguelineup.com/mthollysoccer, email gaguirre@ mtholly.us or call 704-951-3024.

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Belmont Abbey volleyball is on a roll Belmont Abbey saved two match points in the fourth set, then started the fifth with six straight points to rally past Barton 3-2 in women’s volleyball action last Friday night. The match was tightly contested throughout in the 25-23, 23-25, 24-26, 27-25, 15-6 victory.

Alexandra Henriott tallied 18 kills to lead four Crusaders in double figures. Aimee Cloninger and Mackenzie Chrapliwy added 14 kills each, while Coreen Norwood registered 11. The Crusaders were credited with 105 digs, second-most this season, with three players reaching 20 -- Sarah Kenney (25), Chrapliwy (22) and Cloninger (20).

Gabby Martinez led the way with 32 assists, followed by Cassidy Bonito with 20.

The deciding set started with Barton serving, but Cloninger forced a blocking error for a 1-0 lead. Martinez then gained five straight points before the Bulldogs could get on the board at 6-1. The teams traded points to 7-2 before another three more points by BAC. The advantage reached double digits at 13-3 and an eight-point difference at 14-6 was the closed the Crusaders would allow the Bulldogs.

A kill by Bonito finished the action.

After the teams split the first two sets, each winning 2523, Barton (5-7, 2-1) took set No. 3 with a late rally. Belmont Abbey (5-8, 4-1) had led 22-18, but four straight points evened the score at 22. After a service error, the Bulldogs tallied backto-back points for a 24-23 lead, but the Crusaders scored to make it 24-all. Barton gained the final two tallies to pull ahead two games to one.

In the fourth, Barton seemed poised to stay undefeated in league play, breaking a 10-10 tie with three straight points.

Belmont Abbey closed to within one at 19-18, but Barton regained control to earn a match point at 24-22. That’s where the Crusaders rallied. Henriott had three straight kills on Kenney’s serves to put The Abbey into the lead. After Barton tied things at 25, a service error and kill by Chrapily set up dramatic victory.

Abbey also defeats Erskin Junior Alexandra Henriott recorded her third double-double of the season with 10 kills and a season-high 23 digs while Mackenzie Chrapliwy and Hannah Dubas also reached double figures in kills, lifting Belmont Abbey to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Erskine, 27-29, 25-20, 25-20, 21-25, 15-9 last Wednes-

day night at the Wheeler Center.

The win was the sixth straight for the Crusaders, who improve to 7-8 overall and 6-1 in Conference Carolinas play.

Erskine, the two-time defending league champion, falls to 6-7, 3-2 in the league.

Chrapliwy tallied 11 kills and added 10 digs, while Dubas registered 10 kills and a .381 hitting percentage. Gabby Martinez paced the offense with 25 assists, leaving her just three shy of 3,000 for her career. Cassidy Bonito dished out 16 assist and added four kills for a .500 hitting percentage.

Martinez started the deciding fifth set with three straight points, helping the Crusaders build a 7-2 lead early on. The Flying Fleet closed the gap to 7-4 with back-to-back points but The Abbey stretched the lead by to four, at 10-6. After an EC point, the Crusaders scored two of their own for a 12-7 lead.

Belmont Abbey took the final three points -- two on Martinez’ serve -- for the 15-9 victory.

Belmont Abbey started the match with four straight points, but Erskine answered for a 7-6 lead. With the score 12-11, the Flying Fleet used a 4-2 run for a three-point lead, 16-13.

The margin went to 19-15 before the Crusaders rallied. A 4-0 run evened the set at 19-19, then the teams traded six straight points -- Erskine first -- before Belmont Abbey earned set points at 24-23 and 25-24. But the Flying Fleet recovered,

Former football star aims to motivate students as part of Rachel’s Challenge What does it take to be great? It’s the small decisions we make every day, guest speaker Will Merritt told students at Bessemer City High School.

Now a color commentator for ESPN television college football games, the former Clemson University football star encouraged students to take the time to notice and care about each other. His talk was part of “Rachel’s Challenge,” a national anti-bullying initiative now in its fifth year in Gaston County Schools.

“You can’t change the world overnight, but you can be great for each other for one day at a time,” Merritt said.

Over the next several weeks, each one of Gaston County’s middle and high schools is hosting a guest speaker to kick off the Rachel’s Challenge program. The program encourages students to “start a chain reaction” of compassion in their schools by looking for the best in others, choosing positive influences and acting with kindness. It developed from the inspiring story of Rachel Scott, the first victim of the Columbine High School shooting in 1999.

“The goal really is to start off the school year with a positive message; to get them really thinking about setting a tone for the year,” said Ami Parker, director of counseling services for Gaston County Schools, who coordinates Rachel’s Challenge for the district.

Merritt focused on that theme in his talk, which included stories from his time playing football at Clemson.

“What happens if an entire school decides, ‘I want you to remember me for the way I cared for you?’,” he asked. “You have to be inspired, you have to want to do it.”

Merritt encouraged students to reach out to others who need help.

“Rachel was great every day. She didn’t think about herself, she thought about others and thought about ways to love them,” he said. “What does it mean to be great? When everyone else is on Snapchat talking about someone else, you’re not on there.”

All 54 elementary, middle and high schools participate in the Rachel’s Challenge program, which includes character education lessons throughout the year and “Friends of Rachel” clubs that aim to create a culture of kindness and compassion in the school.

“Rachel was trying to start this positive chain reaction by being kind to everyone she meets -- new students, students who have been bullied, students who have disabilities -- she

Will Merritt, a former Clemson University football star who now works as a color commentator for ESPN television college football games, talks to students at Bessemer City High School as part of the Rachel’s Challenge program in Gaston County Schools.

Gaston Schools photo always worked to befriend and be an advocate for them,” Parker said. “We get a lot of positive feedback after these assemblies. It sets a really great stage for character education activities through the rest of the year.”

Rachel’s Challenge in Gaston County Schools: When Gaston County Schools launched Rachel’s Challenge in 2012, it became the first district on the East Coast to adopt the program for every school and grade level. At the beginning of each year, the district brings in several motivational speakers to encourage students to live out Rachel’s Challenge. This year, Merritt is joined by three other speakers: Darryl Colbert is an investigator with the Office of the U.S. Attorney General and a Fellowship of Christian Athletes character coach for the University of Maryland’s wrestling team.

Dr. Joel Freeman served for 20 years as chaplain for the NBA Washington Bullets/Wizards and is the author of seven best-selling books.

Patricia Hollowell is the director of women’s ministries and campus representative for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at the University of Maryland, and a former twosport collegiate athlete.

tying the game at 27, then taking the final two points for a 29-27 win.

After the Crusaders scored the first two points of the second set, Erskine tallied nine of the next 10 points for a 9-3 lead. But the Crusaders clawed back with a 5-1 run to trail 10-8. The Flying Fleet stretched the advantage to 16-13 when the Crusaders rallied again, scoring four of the next five to even the set at 17-all. Erskine earned back-to-back points for a 19-17 lead When The Abbey surged ahead. A 3-0 run turned into 8-1, evening the match at one set apiece, 25-20.

In the third set, Belmont Abbey opened at 2-0 and later built a 6-3 lead before the Flying Fleet challenged. It took an 8-7 advantage, but the Crusaders struck right back with three in a row. A 5-2 spurt built the lead to 16-12, then back-to-back points at 16-12 pushed the lead to six, 20-14. Chrapliwy closed out the set 25-20 with a kill, putting the Crusaders up two games to one.

Erskine forced the deciding set early in the fourth, using a 5-1 run to break a 7-7 tie. Belmont Abbey closed to within one at 16-15, but could never get closer. The Flying Fleet led by a pair five times after that and posted a 25-21 victory to knot the game score at 2-2.

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Cramerton Parks and Recreation signups Basketball & cheerleading registration: October 1-November 1 Sign-ups may end early if teams fill up quickly.

Basketball: Ages 3-15, Age Groups: (3-4), (5-6), (7-8), (9-10), (11-12), (13-15). All Girls Basketball League: 9-13.

Age Cut-off Date: October 15. Draft dates will be week of November 14. Practices begin week of December 1. Games will be in January and February.

Cheerleading: ages 3-12. Practices begin week of December 1. Games will be in January and February.

Registration and Information Forms can be picked up at the C.B. Huss Recreation Complex or online at www.cramerton. or.g For more information, please call (704) 824-423.1 Basketball registration fee includes jersey and shorts. Cheerleading registration fee includes top and skort.

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The Board of Education recognized Highland School of Technology’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter for receiving several awards at the National FBLA Leadership Conference in Atlanta. Alexander Matthew and Matthew Noles won first place in the nation in the Banking and Financial Systems category and Elliott Stines took second place in the Microsoft Office Specialist – Word Expert competition. Evan Null was one of only four students in North Carolina to compete in Microsoft Office Specialist - Excel Expert at nationals and David Hamilton competed in Securities and Investments at nationals after winning first place at the state competition. Also, for the fourth consecutive year, Highland won the Hollis and Kitty Guy Gold Seal Chapter Award, which recognizes outstanding school FBLA chapters across the country.

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The Board of Education recognized the Gaston Early College High School yearbook staff for being featured in the 2016 Jostens National Yearbook of Excellence Program. The Early College was one of only 27 schools in the state to receive the award. This is the second time yearbook adviser Russ Paul has helped earn this award for the Early College. In 2014, he and his staff were one of only 19 schools in North Carolina to be honored.

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The Board of Education recognized Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and The Open Book Foundation for providing 1,500 books and five summer leadership camp scholarships to Sadler Elementary. Omega Psi Phi is an international service fraternity that follows the principles of “Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift.” The Open Book Foundation’s goal is to buy books for donation to Title I elementary classrooms and for community organizations and outreach programs that promote reading.

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Abbey soccer prevails over King The Belmont Abbey women’s soccer team earned a 3-0 win over the King Tornado recently. With the victory, the Crusaders improve to 4-2-1 on the season and 2-1 in conference play. The Tornado moved to 2-6 overall and 0-3 in conference play.

It took less than two minutes into the game for the Abbey to get its first corner kick opportunity. Its next corner came less than four minutes later and the Abbey kept the offensive pressure on all afternoon. In the 35th minute, forward Cassie Manion registered the first Crusader score from the right side of the goal.

The defense up to that point had only allowed two King shots. The Abbey took its 1-0 lead into halftime.

In the second, the Crusaders once again opened the period very strong, getting its second goal of the day in the 53rd minute, as midfielder Nicole Ferren put the ball into the left side

The Board of Education recognized Cherryville High School volleyball coach Leigh Kiser and Cherryville High senior Bayleigh Henley. Kiser recently earned her 100th victory as head coach for the Lady Ironmen. She came to Cherryville in 2010 after serving as head coach at Shelby High School. In her first year at Cherryville, she brought the team to the first round of state playoffs and had many playoff appearances and record-setting seasons since then, including the first state tournament playoff win in school history. Kiser also set the school record for wins in a season with 20. Henley, a three-time conference player, received the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s Performance of the Week Award, which is sponsored by the Time Warner Cable Sports Channel. She earned the award while helping the team win three games in a week. During that week, she was 59 out of 60 in serves with 12 aces.

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Thompson named National Merit Scholar Congratulations to Gaston Day senior, Mary Kate Thompson, on being named a National Merit Scholarship Corporation Semifinalist.

She is one of only two students in Gaston County to receive this honor. Mary Kate will now go on to compete for the honor of becoming a National Merit Scholar. There are approximately 16,000 Semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. There will be 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth about $33 million that will be offered next spring.

Gaston Day seniors, Nicholas Deely, Lydia Goff, and Clayton Jarema were named Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed among the top 5% of more than 1.6 million students who entered the 2017 competition by taking the 2015 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. For more information on the National Merit Scholarship Program go to www.nationalmerit.org.

of the goal off a pass from Kooba Richard. It was the Abbey’s second shot of the half. In the closing minutes, midfielder Theresa Sloat made it a 3-0 lead as she found the back of the net on a pass from Ferren.

For the game, Belmont Abbey outshot King 21-13 and had nine corners to King’s two. Goalie Kaitlyn Paul made five saves on the day.

After the game, Head Coach Mike Lynch made the following comments: “Playing King away in Bristol is always tough and very competitive. They tried to disrupt our flow with high pressure and tight marking. Once we got a bit more dynamic in our build up phase, open spaces and numerous scoring chances were created. I was pleased to see three different goalscorers find the net and for everyone’s tenacity in the defensive phase earning a well deserved shutout.”

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Gaston Christian volleyball results Gaston Christian Varsity girls volleyball hosted Concord First Assembly last week. Gaston Christian won in 3 sets 2515, 25-17, 25-16. Lily Chapman had 7 kills 6 aces 2 blocks and 8 digs; Lauren Adams had 4 kils and 1 block; Amber Loftin had 13 digs and 2 aces and 2 assist; Sedonia Tringali had 11 assist 4 kills and 2 aces; O’Neil Goforth had 11 assist and 6 aces; Bethany Tugwell had 5 blocks and 2 kills and 2 aces.

Gaston Christian Jv girls volleyball traveled to Hickory Grove Christian School. Gaston Christian lost 2-0, 19-25, 2225. Top players were: Liliane Bauer, Jael Jordan, Chloe Pearson, Madelyn Bolick.

Gaston Christian Varsity girls volleyball also traveled to Hickory Grove Christian School. Gaston Christian won 3-1, 25-22, 25-15, 18-25, 25-12. Top players: Lily Chapman 17 kills 5 aces and 1 block; Sedonia Tringali 9 kills and 3 aces; Lauren Adams 7 kills.

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Be conscious of these changes: Changes in breast size, shape, skin texture, or color Dimpling or puckering of the breast Discharge from the nipples Scaliness of the skin Nipple pulling to one side Lump or mass in the breast Enlarged lymph node under the arm Any changes or questions about breast condition should be promptly brought up with a doctor.

Women should know their risk for breast cancer. While there isn’t a definitive genetic correlation, the high rate of breast cancer in one family may mean a particular woman is more at risk.

Get routine screenings at a doctor’s office. Women over the age of 40 should get a mammogram every year.

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