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New NC laws Several new laws took effect in North Carolina on October 1. One new law strengthens the definition of “unmanned aircraft,” sometimes known as drones. The law came about over concerns of privacy and surveillance related to drones. Under the new law, drones cannot be used for surveillance of persons or dwellings without consent of the person or owner of the dwelling. That ban applies to individuals, organizations and state government agencies alike. Drones are also banned from photographing anyone for the purposes of publishing or publicly disseminating the images without the subject’s permission, the new law says. However, it does not apply to news agencies gathering photos of newsworthy events “or places to which the general public is invited.” There are law enforcement exceptions as well. Police can use drones for anti-terrorism and plain-view surveillance or to search for a missing person, suspect or escapee or if they have a “reasonable suspicion” that a life or property is in danger. The new law says anyone who experiences illegitimate surveillance by drone has a case against the offending party and can recover, in lieu of actual damages, $5,000 for each photo and video taken. Evidence gathered in violation of the new law won’t be admissible in court, “except when obtained or collected under the objectively reasonable, good-faith belief that the actions were lawful.” Other laws or provisions going into effect Oct. 1. Senate Bill 729: It will be illegal to build new coal ash ponds or expand existing ponds. It will also be illegal to dispose of coal ash at facilities no longer producing the material. House Bill 476: General contractors may take note of this change in law regarding activities like excavations that may affect underground pipes and other infrastructure. The law serves to protect materials and humans alike. The rewrite clarifies processes and responsibilities before digging and increases enforcement against parties who fail to follow procedure. House Bill 1050: When the legislature in 2013 voted to lower corporate and personal income taxes in North Carolina, they planned to fill that revenue hole with a broadened sales tax base. Sections of this bill going into effect include sales taxation on service contracts – for professional home maintenance or car repairs, for example. It also repeals a sales tax exemption on newspapers sold in vending machines and adds biodiesel to the excise tax on motor fuel. House Bill 346: If a court orders a county commissioner or city council member to pay money owed to the local government for whatever reason, that local government can attach and garnish that commissioner or council member upon delinquency in order to collect the money, says this new law taking effect. House Bill 1025: Among the changes this new law makes are updates in ethics laws concerning members of local transportation planning organizations. They can be penalized for withholding relevant information from statements of economic interest, for example. Those are public documents on which state officials and board members are supposed to list their financial and personal interests. The new law lists penalties of $250 for failing to file a timely statement of economic interest or giving the state one that lacks important information. If the violations continue, the State Ethics
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Gov. McCrory praises Belmont’s commitment to area veterans The Spirit of the Fighting Yank ceremony in downtown Belmont on Saturday was a smashing success. Seen beside the WWII memorial just after they did the unveiling was Korean War veteran Jim Reeves (left) and Pearl Harbor survivor Gene Reinhardt. Gov. Pat McCrory delivered the keynote address. See more photos from the rededication on page 6 of this weeks Banner News. Photos by Alan Hodge
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The long awaited rededication of the Spirit of the Fighting Yank WWII memorial statue in Belmont took place Saturday morning. The historic event drew a large crowd and included speeches by dignitaries including NC Gov. Pat McCrory, music, flag waving, and a ton of patriotism. The path that saw the statue moved from the spot it had occupied on the campus of Belmont Middle (formerly Belmont High) school since 1946 to its new place in Stowe Park began over a year ago when Art Shoemaker and others such as Bob Brown and Ron Foulk began expressing concern over the fact that the statue had been vandalized twice. They formed a committee and set the
wheels in motion that eventually saw the zinc soldier plucked up and moved to a beautiful new pavilion right on S. Main in Stowe Park. “Saturday was a very historic day in our community’s history,” Shoemaker said. “Governor McCrory’s visit to our town highlighted a day of honoring our veterans and especially those who served in World War II. Going in I knew moving the “Fighting Yank” to a more visible and safer location would not meet the approval of all of our citizens. However, after its destruction several years ago it was time to take action. Thanks to much hard work and planning, and the generosity of many, the move is now complete. It is my hope that those originally in opposition will now understand that this was a See REDEDICATION, page 6
Goat Island temporarily closed
See NEW LAWS, page 2
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Heavy equipment in the background on Goat Island Park in Cramerton is being used to construct the Phase II pedestrian bridge. Pile driving will begin soon for the 365-foot span across the South Fork River. See GOAT ISLAND, page 2
Governor Pat McCrory praised the efforts involved in the rededication of the Spirit of the Fighting Yank as well as the many veterans that attended Saturday’s event.
Belmont school celebrates 75 years Franklin D. Roosevelt was president when a new high school was built in Belmont in 1939 – a project funded through the New Deal’s Public Works Administration. In the 75 years since, several sections have been added to the original building that is now Belmont Middle, but the school still has its original hardwood floors and lockers used by students who went on to fight in World War II. To celebrate its 75th anniversary, the school hosted a community event on Sun-
day, Oct. 5. The public was invited to tour the school and enjoy refreshments and music performed by eighth grade band students along with school alumni. The school’s cheerleaders and Boy Scouts from Troop 62 served as tour guides. A silent auction for sports memorabilia such as trophies and uniforms was held, old photos and yearbooks were on display, and commemorative t-shirts were sold. “Our school has a long See BELMONT SCHOOL, page 7
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Volunteers work to sweep up trash in Belmont
These members of South Point High Interact Club spent their Saturday morning picking up trash in Belmont during the Big Sweep event. Photos by Alan Hodge
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Saturday saw a lot of events taking place in and around Belmont and one of the most important was the Keep Belmont Beautiful organization's participation in the annual Big Sweep roadside trash pickup. Around 100 volunteers got up early that day and fanned out across the countryside picking up trash and collecting it for disposal by City of Belmont workers.
“The turn out was good considering everything that's going on today,� said Keep Belmont Beautiful chair Judy Closson. Belva Keighron and Thelma Whitworth were two of the volunteers. “We picked up a lot of cigarette butts, coffee cups, and beer cans,� Whitworth said. A final tally on just how much garbage was collected will be calculated later. Last year, Keep Belmont Beautiful Big Sweep
volunteers picked up over 200 bags of trash. After the volunteers turned in their trash, everyone gathered in the bandstand at Stowe Park for hotdogs and snacks. Prior to Saturday, Belmont firefighters picked up trash at areas such as the I-85 interchanges. The South Point NJROTC squad cleaned up roadside trash in North Belmont during Saturday's Big Sweep event.
Goat Island Park temporarily closed By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Goat Island Park in Cramerton is closed. Temporarily. Construction on Phase II of the park has seen work boots on the ground for a few weeks now. The park itself is now home to a huge lifting crane and other equipment. Yellow booms can be seen floating in the South Fork River. On the town side of the river, a jetty has been constructed of piled up stones. Signs on Lakewood Rd. and Greenwood Place advise “Park Closed�. The biggest part of Phase II will be the pedestrian bridge across the South Fork to Goat Island Park. The 365-foot steel and wooden span will be anchored at a spot near the fire
station on 8th Street and the other end will be on Goat Island itself. It will feature lighting and look similar to the bridge already in place on the island's Lakewood Rd. entry point. “Blythe Construction is currently working on the substructure for the bridge,� said Cramerton Town Manager Michael Peoples. “They have completed the causeway on both sides of Island to support their construction equipment, mobilized their crane, and are beginning to drive the piles for the bridge structure.� The cost for the bridge structure itself will be $543,000 with another $120,000 added for causeways and erection. The new bridge will connect with the Catawba Thread Trail. The Trail will eventually hook up with the
brand new South Fork Village apartment complex on US29/74. Other amenities in Phase II will include a dog park, permanent ping pong tables, cornhole boards, and playground equipment for youngsters from 2-5 years old. There will also be an observation deck for fishing. The total Phase II project cost is around $1.5 million. Donations have come from an NC Parks and Recreation Grant, David Belk Cannon Foundation, Community Foundation of Gaston County, Glenn Foundation, NC Adopt A Trails, and CaroMont Health. A donation of $50,000 was also received from CaroMont Health for the construction of a fitness pavilion to be located on Goat Island.
NEW LAWS: in effect for NC as of Oct. 1 From page 1 Commission may notify the attorney general or a district attorney for possible prosecution. House Bill 379: Allows the state’s Veterinary Medical Board to raise fees, though by no more than 15 percent within a calendar year. It also sets new starting points for certain fees. For one, the fee for the inspection of a veterinary practice facility will rise from $75 to $125. House Bill 625: Per-
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Rivermen Brewing setting up shop in Belmont By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Given the ever increasing number of small beer breweries popping up not only in places like NoDa and Southend in Charlotte but across the state and nation, it was just a matter of time before someone decided to set up such an operation in Belmont. Enter Rivermen Brewing Company. Located in the former Spectrum Dyed Yarns mill in East Belmont, Rivermen Brewing is hoping to make a splash on the local nanobrewery scene. Rivermen Brewing is the work of highly experienced home brewers Pat Brennan and his partner Jim Dandro. “My dad started homebrewing in the early 1990s and I learned from him,� Brennan said. “He was my gateway into homebrewing.� After many years of making beer at home, the leap to brewing it for sale seemed a natural one. “My friends would come over every time I made some and drink it up,� Brennan said. The setup that Brennan and Dandro are building is what they call a “mini version of a large scale brewery�. The equipment that will make the beer is a mix of large stainless steel containers, copper piping, and digi-
tal controls for temperature. There's also refrigeration units and a big carbonation tank where the fizz is added to the brew. The guys have been working for six months on getting the equipment wired, plumbed, and making beer. Brennan's background in electrical and mechanical engineering and design has been coming in handy. “We are handcrafting beer using traditional methods leveraging new technology for overall control,� he said. Right now, Brennan and Dandro are waiting for their application for a federal brewing permit to come through before they can begin sales. They are currently testing batches in what's called the “pilot system� to see what will be offered to wholesalers and the public. “We should have five or six different beers available each month,� Brennan said The beer will be sold in 64 oz. bottles called “growlers� that folks will have filled at the brewery to take to their home, store, or restaurant. After the growler is empty, it can be returned for refill. A tasting room is also in the works at Rivermen Brewing. Brennan says beer sales could begin in early 2015. In the meantime, Brennan says he and Dandro will be offering tours of the brewery beginning in early
November. In a couple of weeks, they will be selling their handcrafted root beer. They eventually want to expand from their current space into a larger one in the mill. Brennand and Dandro could have gone to Charlotte and brewed there, but they wanted to become involved in the Belmont social, culinary, and business scene. “There are a lot of good restaurants and activities in Belmont,� Brennan said. “We really wanted to be here.� Rivermen Brewing has a website at www.rivermenbrewingcompany.com as well as a facebook site. It's located in Suite 250, 1500 River Dr.
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Pat Brennan and Jim Dandro have been busy getting their Rivermen Brewing Co. started in East Belmont. It's located in the former Spectrum Dyed Yarns building.
Fun at Octoberfest
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Ashton Reid, Kaleya Watson, ShaNiya Foust, Seyion Bryant, and Alfonzo Foust all had a great time Saturday at the Hood Memorial AME Zion Octoberfest held in Reid Park.
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Change can come slowly, or it can sneak up on you If there's one constant in life it's change. Sometimes changes in your life come slowly. This is evident when you Alan Hodge look at a Editor photo of yourself from 20 years ago and compare it to the current state of your physique. How did those pounds affix themselves to me you ask. The answer is quite slowly. Other times life changes come suddenly in the form of a phone call in the middle of the night or police knocking on your door to deliver tragic news. I will take the slow form of lifechange every time but too bad that has not been the case this year. On August 13 my mom fell down the steps going into her garage and shattered upon impact. She broke all the bones in her right arm and several in her wrist. The tumble knocked her senseless and she lay on the concrete floor for a day and a half before her neighbor found her. It was probably 100 degrees in the garage and she was delirious with dehydration. My sister Sherry who lives in Pasadena called me with the news. I left this office, picked up Sharon at the bank and rushed to Novant Hospital in Matthews. Mom was in terrible shape and came within an inch of leaving us for good. The emergency room doctor told her point blank she could not live alone any more. Mom stayed in the Matthews hospital for five days and then to the rehab hospital for about five weeks. They took her to her room in a wheelchair but thanks to good care and an iron will she walked out and boarded a plane last Wednesday to go live with Sherry. This whole ordeal came just a few months after my other sister Beth passed away suddenly on February 15. Saying goodbye is never easy. In Beth's case it was more or less perma-
nent depending on how strongly you believe you will see loved ones on the “other side�. I like to think so. I have a long list of folks I would like to ask a few questions of starting with my great grandmother Katie Ramsey who drowned in the Catawba River on April 15, 1920 along with her two year old child. But back to the living. Last Sunday, two days before mom was to be discharged from rehab, Sharon and I rode over and picked her up and we went on a Magical Mystery Tour of sorts. Ironically, the rehab place is on Shamrock Drive in Charlotte right across from the neighborhood we grew up in so that was the first stop. We went by the Delgany Drive digs and our old house was still in pretty good shape but a lot of the houses were neglected. We rode along and named the names of folks who once lived on our street. There was Fatback and Boopie, the Parkers, the Craddocks, and the Caseys to name a few. Next we came to Belmont and went by Greenwood Cemetery where Beth is buried in our Smith family plot. Mom already has her own grave marker installed with only the death date to be added. It was a solemn moment. Next we went to Catawba Heights where the Smith home place used to be and where the Baptist church is currently located. I drove down the church driveway and you could see through the trees to the right where the farmhouse was and a little further on where the creek with the goldmine still is and mom recalled Grandma Smith carrying water from the spring to the house in a bucket. It was nice moment and I could see mom as a little girl, skinny arms and legs, dressed in overalls, living on that farm. But we had to leave and go back to the rehab place and as we walked in the door I saw the faces of the patients who will never leave there – not even for a visit to the places they had once lived so fully and strongly- and realized that even though mom will be living 3,000 miles away, we are a lot luckier than them. So, we said our “so longs�- but ended it with “for now�. Sherry hopes to
bring mom back next year for a visit and she will have her old phone number on a cell phone with free long distance but it's just not quite the same- if you know what I mean. Funny, during the five weeks mom was in rehab, and I went to visit her several times a week, we talked more about the old days than ever before. I learned a lot about the honorable, and one dishonorable, ancestors and how life was for her growing up on the farm. I learned about a mute, black man named Jessie who helped on the farm but got
mixed up with a woman and ran over by a car in Charlotte. You can't make stuff like that up. The point is, if you have someone in your life that is getting on in years (mom is 83), then I strongly urge you to sit down and hear their story because once they are gone- across a nation or a dimension- it will be a lot harder to make that communication connection and you will have missed out on what could be some of the best moments of both of your lives.
Ideas for a Better America America is experiencing some tough times but it's not something new. One friend now deceased used to tell me about The Great Depression. "Those were lean times. Our Glen Mollette family really struggled but we made it," Guest Editorial he said. Americans today still can recount family members fighting in previous wars and rarely if ever receiving a letter. Today, email and social media make it possible to stay connected in many situations. There's a lot of evil today. ISIS, Taliban, radical Muslims, crazy religious people and criminals in general permeate the world. We've had evil in the world for a long time. People have been killing, stealing and conniving since the beginning of time. The Middle East has been filled with violence since the days of the Old Testament writings. America has always been a land of some turmoil. What we have experienced on the soil of this country in the past is hard to comprehend by most today. How wonderful it would be if all of America could be like Mayberry and Andy Griffith. Most of America has never been like those classic feel good shows. They always seemed to have a happy and peaceful ending that relaxed us at the end of the day.
Few televisions programs are that relaxing today. Many are about something heinous or very edgy. The news is filled with graphic murders, kidnappings, war, rape, violence and national unrest on every level. It's all sadly real. Few people have anything good to say about anybody unless they are in the same political party and even those who belong to the same party and same church sometimes backstab each other. These are tough times in the world. They've always been here. What can we do? At least three things: First, be a good manager of you. That's not easy. Managing our own lives and business can be overwhelming. However, nobody else can really do it but you. We spend a lifetime trying to manage us. Managing others and us is very difficult. Second, try not to be stupid. It's easy to mess up. Don't drive 90 mph in your car. Lock your doors at night. Try to work a paying job as long as you can. Save a little money for a rainy day. Don't burn all your bridges. Don't ever let anyone in your house that you don't know. Finally, be steady. If it's important stay with it and eventually you will get results. These three rules are also vital to our country. We, as Americans must manage ourselves, avoid stupidity and stay steady. If we will do these three we can come back.
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Historic church gets new caretaker By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
The historic circa 1845 St. Joseph's Catholic Church near Mt. Holly has a new caretaker in Bill Bridgeman. He will be taking over the duties there that Carl Heil held for many, many years before his recent health issues. Bridgeman and Heil both attend Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Belmont. “I met Carl through the Knights of Columbus and liked him immediately,” Bridgeman said. “I hope to continue the work he has been doing at St. Joseph's. He was a one man army.” Right now, Bridgeman goes by the church once a week and picks up trash and does other small things, but he has some other maintenance goals. “I hope to repair the stone wall,” he said. “The church also needs paint.” Bridgeman has an idea of doing some landscaping upgrades to the church grounds and enclosing the one crawlspace access
that's still open under the church floor. “Leaves and critters can get in there,” he said. Bridgeman brings a lot of expertise to his post. He has been interested in old homes and structures for many years. He has been involved in the restoration of the McNinch House and Restaurant in Charlotte's Fourth Ward. “I've touched every inch of the exterior,” he said. He's worked on several other homes in Fourth Ward and did restoration work on a 19th century farmhouse on NC115 near Cornelius. An especially interesting project Bridgeman took on was an 1889 home in Troutman where he found shoes- that's right, shoeshidden in a wall. “I think they were put there to ward off evil spirits,” he said. Closer to home, Bridgeman has found an intriguing project in a house his dad owns at 450 Church St. in Mount Holly. Right now the house is a nondescript cottage covered in green asbestos siding. But once Bridge-
man crawled under it, he found something very interesting in the form of hand hewn oak and pine logs. While he was tearing down a wall inside, he found mortise and tenon timber framing held together with a hand sharpened wooden pin. Outside, the lower part of the chimney has mud daubing hidden behind more recent cement. Chisel marks are visible on the granite chimney rocks. “There could be a cabin under the asbestos siding and sheetrock,” he said. “It could date to the 1830s.” Outside, Bridgeman discovered an old well. He built a cover for it, but thinks it could hold treasure of a sort. “It's about fifteen feet deep,” he said. “I'm trying to be brave and go down in there to look for artifacts.” If he can work it out, Bridgeman wants to peel back the asbestos shingles, and the history of the Church St. property. “I love old houses,” he said. “You never know what you will find.”
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Bill Bridgeman points to original mud chinking in the house his dad owns at 450 Church St. in Mount Holly. Log beams underneath indicate the structure may have started as a log cabin as early as the 1830s. Bridgeman is also the new caretaker at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
■ OBITUARIES Ellis Dellinger Loving husband LOWESVILLE - Ellis Dean Dellinger, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died Wednesday, October 1, 2014. He was 73. Born July 26, 1941 to Edward Lorraine and Geneva Dellinger, he graduated from Rock Springs School in 1960. He married Sheila Waldroop on December 19, 1965. Dean is survived by his w i f e and two children, Shannon Dean Dellinger (Tracie) of Stanley, NC and Amy Dellinger Page (Andy) of Boone, NC. He is survived by five grandchildren, Tyler and Kendall Dellinger, Jordan Gibbie, and Miles and Lila Page. He is also survived by three brothers, R.C. (Joyce), Terry (Emily), and Kenny (Pam), and two sisters, Jewel Crow (Jimmy) and Darlene Dellinger.
Dean worked for Duke Power, now Duke Energy, for 38 years before retiring in 2001. Dean was an active and long-time member of Hill’s Chapel United Methodist Church. During his membership, he served as Youth Leader, Sunday School Superintendent, was a member of the Methodist Men, a Trustee Chairperson, and Usher. Services were held on Saturday October 4, at Hill’s Chapel United Methodist Church. The family received friends at 10:30 am, followed by a service at 11:30 am and burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Hill’s Chapel UMC Sanctuary Fund, 988 South Highway 16, Stanley, NC 28164. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly, NC served the family.
Charles Patrick “Pat” Spearman U.S. Army veteran KINGS MOUNTAIN Charles Patrick “Pat” Spearman, age 66, resident of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away October 2, 2014 at CaroMont Health, Gastonia, NC. He was born in Cleveland Co, NC to the late Charles E. Spearman and Mary Ware Spearman. Mr. Spearman was an employee for 34 years with Parker Hannifin and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Kings Mtn. NC. He was an avid sports fan especially Duke and the Washington Redskins and an avid reader. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. A quiet and reserved man who was loved by his family especially his great nieces and nephews who called him “Uncle Pat”. Survivors include his sisters Norma S. Herman, Mebane, NC, Dianne S. George and husband Bart, Kings Mtn. NC; 4 Nieces and Nephews: Carla Soule
and husband Jeremy, Morrisville, NC; Josh Herman and wife Dana, Mebane, NC; Caleb George and wife Kassi, Kings Mtn. NC; and Zach George and wife Anna, Gastonia, NC. A funeral service was held at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Saturday, October 4, 2014, 3 p.m., with Dr. Steve Taylor. Visitation is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 4, prior to the service at the Christian Activities Center of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Interment is at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1017 Bethlehem Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain.
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life of Mrs. Kitchen was held at 3:30pm Sunday, October 5, at the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly with Rev. Todd Kitchen, Rev. Michael and Rev. Brian Spargo officiating. Burial followed at Gaston Memorial Park. The family received friends from 2:00-3:30pm Sunday prior to the service at the funeral home. 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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REDEDICATION: of the Spirit of the Fighting Yank praised by Gov. McCrory From page 1 good decision. Being downtown, where most activities take place, I feel the “Yank” will regain the spirit of freedom that the statue represents. Many generations into the future will now understand and appreciate its importance.” McCrory's speech praised the event and the many veterans in attendance. “This is the best of America and North Carolina in Belmont,” he said. “We should never stop appreciating our veterans. Your freedom came with sacrifices. This monument belongs on Main Street.” Belmont Mayor Charlie Martin also spoke. “The Lord has blessed us with a beautiful day,” he said. “Thanks to all who came to respect the Fighting Yank. God Bless America and Belmont.” Former mayor Richard Boyce was emcee. “This is a day we will always remember,” he said. Members of American Legion Posts 144 and 180 were in attendance. “Because of our veterans we can meet here today,” said Legion NC state committeeman Bill Richard. After the speeches and patriotic music performed by South Point High band and chorus, attention shifted to the Fighting Yanks statue and the unveiling ceremony. Pearl Harbor survivor Gene Reinhardt and Korean War veteran Jim Reeves pulled off the cloth covering the Yank while a bagpiper played “Amazing Grace”. Several in the crowd shed tears at the solemn moment. Following the event, McCrory plunged into the crowd and made a point of hugging several WWII veterans who were in attendance. Reinhardt summed up what everyone felt about the day. “This has been wonderful,” he said.
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BELMONT SCHOOL: celebrates 75 years From page 1 history that we are very proud to share,” said principal Susan Redmond. “Our motto for the celebration is ‘75 years and still alive in education.’” The building served as Belmont High School from 1939 until 1964 when it became Belmont Junior High. In 1997, it was renamed Belmont Middle School. Many people see the building as a Belmont landmark that has served thousands of students
over the years. Redmond added, “The students and teachers are excited about the 75th anniversary of Belmont Middle School. We are glad that former and current students, staff, parents and community leaders joined us to celebrate what this school means to Belmont.” Two attendees were sisters Cleo Boughman and Rachel Henley who graduated Belmont High in 1950 and 1959 respectively. They reflected on the event as
they strolled the school's halls. “This is a wonderful day that brought back a lot of memories,” Boughman said. “Henley agreed. “Yes, it is a great day.”
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Sisters Cleo Boughman (left) and Rachel Henley were at the 75th anniversary of Belmont High School (now Belmont Middle) building event Sunday. They stopped to have their photo made with 8th grader Ashley Gutkowski.
Entrepreneurs meeting set for October 10 Present and would-be entrepreneurs and small business owners will meet in Belmont on October 10 to hear success stories, and maybe even stories of epic failure, from nine accomplished presenters during Entrepreneur Summit 2014, hosted by the Montcross Area and Gaston Regional Chambers of Commerce. This is the third year for the summit, which provides valuable information to those already building a business and those dreaming of starting one. Best-selling author and trainer Tim Connor will make the keynote luncheon presentation on “Keeping Your Sales Process Relevant.” Julie Busha, who since appearing on the hit ABC show “Shark Tank” has placed her slaw-salsa hybrid condiment Slawsa in more than 5,200 stores, also is a featured speaker on the topic “Growing a Brand from Zero to Slawesome.” Social media expert Ira Bass will present “Get
LinkedIn or Be LeftOut.” One of the region’s leading young sports promoters, Jesse Cole of the Gastonia Grizzlies and Team Cole & Associates, will speak and serve as host for the summit. A panel of successful business owners and entrepreneurs will discuss “Making Marketing Work.” Taking part will be Lyerly Agency CEO Elaine Lyerly, Summit Eye Associates Founder and Clinical Director Dr. Ann Hoscheit, Garzon Group President Juan Garzon and Scopcity Founder Heather Head. Brad Rivers, director of the Small Business Center at Gaston College, will moderate. Registration opens at 8 a.m., with the program starting at 8:30 and concluding at 2 p.m. The cost, including breakfast refreshments and lunch, is $45 for Chamber members and $60 for others. More information is available, and reservations can be made, at www.montcrossareachamber.com, or at 704.825.5307.
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Gaston Christian High School inducts new National Honor Society members The Fred Chase Chapter of the National Honor Society at Gaston Christian High School held its ceremony for new inductees on Monday evening, September 29. The thirty-two students and their parents were honored at a reception following the induction service. Pictured are the 2014 inductees (left to right): Row 1—Andrew Walker, Bryce Martin, Luke Hovis, Noah Springs, Griffin Keiser, Chloe Herman, Caylah Kearly, Star Zhang; Row 2—Tucker Knouse, Mary Elise Monroe, Hannah Elliott, Connie Revis, Elisabeth King, Claire Hardin, Grace Shi; Row 3—Natalie Rapp, Kelsey Romero, Savannah Witt, Gabbi Wilson, Rachel Putnam, Madison Ramsey, Ashley Layne, Kendall Rouse; Row 4—Will Wang, Merideth Cochran, Eric Hawley, Joe Painter, Carley Price, Kaitlyn Still, Alison Faulkenberry. Not pictured: Casey McNiff, Mattie Rutherford.
Fall Carnival this Friday Belmont Central Elementary School would like to invite everyone to come out and celebrate fall at the annual Fall Carnival Friday, October 10 from 4:30 – 7:30 pm. Bring the family out for an evening of fun including food, games, silent auction and raffles for kids and adults. This year’s event will feature Photo by Lisa McLean laser tag, a game Gracie Durham won a gift basket at last truck, professional year's Belmont Central Elementary Fall caricatures and face Festival. This year's event will be held painting. There will October 10. also be many more games and activities sponsored by local businesses. Silent auctions will include four, one day hopper passes for Walt Disney World, a one night stay in a family suite at the Great Wolf Lodge with water park passes, a tandem jump with Skydive Carolina, a Blowing Rock vacation package, and several more. Also back this year, the basket raffle for children as well as many great raffle items for adults. Have dinner at Simonetti’s Food Truck starting at 4:00 pm and come enjoy all the fun. All proceeds from this event will support the purchase of books and technology for the school.
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student body have three photos each in the yearbook. The staff and photography editor Hope Huggins far surpassed that goal with 100 percent of students featured at least three times. They did this by inviting the students and teachers to submit photos via social media. “It was hard work, but we got it done,� said student Courtney McBryant. Paul said the students developed their time management skills as they worked on the yearbook. “They’re college students too so they know how to handle pressure,� he added. Principal Sheila Wyont said, “I am very proud of Mr.
Paul and his yearbook staff. He motivates students to achieve great things through his leadership, enthusiasm, and work ethic. He is a stellar teacher, and we are fortunate to have him here at the Early College.� Kirby Widener, yearbook editor-in-chief, said that while receiving the national award is good, delivering the finished yearbook to classmates was even better. “My favorite part was when everybody was looking at their yearbooks for the first time, and they told us they loved it,� she said. The award-winning staff members were seniors last year. They are now in their
final or 13th year and will graduate from the Early College with a high school diploma and associate degree from Gaston College. This means a new group of seniors is working on the 2014-2015 yearbook. Paul has challenged them to earn the national award again.
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South Point rolls past Huss for homecoming win
Red Raiders #5 Jaquan Brooks hands the ball off to #32 Ryland Etherton during Friday nights match-up against Huss. Photos by Lydia Julen
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All year South Point High head coach Mickey Lineberger has wanted his team to deliver a solid 4th quarter effort. Lineberger believes that at different times during the year his team has taken winning for granted. All year the Red Raiders have faced adversity for having what many were calling "an off year." But against the Huss Huskies the Red Raiders delivered the complete game. They
showed that they are the team to beat in the Big South. South Point kept a well balanced Husky offense in check and let loose on a ground game that marched out 410 yards of offense to help them put up a big 35-21 win. "We played well," Lineberger said. "That was our best overall effort." Going into the game the Red Raiders had to get their act together. At times the Red Raiders were slack at practice. Sometimes they didn't understand that to
win you have to give 100% all of the time. In this week's pre-game preparation it seems the Red Raiders got the message the coaching staff has been preaching. "We faced some adversity," Lineberger said. "We had some players out injured and sick. Our kids were challenged. They did a big time job." Against Huss the Red Bone offense was on fire. It's no secret that coach Lineberger likes it when he has more than one weapon to throw at an opposing team.
Lineberger is big on being able to hit you with different players. Against the Huss Huskies, Red Raiders fullback Ryland Etherton showed he was the player the Huskies needed to key on. Etherton rambled for 226 yards and four touchdowns. Etherton had a game he will long remember. "That was Etherton's best game," Lineberger said. "He had over 200 yards." Lineberger was quick to point out that Etherton's effort was helped in no small part by an offensive line that is improving. "Our line is getting better," Lineberger added. "We
Brooke Auten was crowned Homecoming queen during Friday nights game. Brooke is the daughter of Brett and Joy Auten, who also won the crown in 1989. had four newcomers this year. We graduated four senior starters. They are getting better every game." Also having a good offensive day for South Point was quarterback Jaquan Brooks. Brooks slashed out 134 yards off of 13 carries. He was also 2-2 through the air. Brooks had 67 yards in passing. The South Point defense did its share as well. "We stopped their pass and run," Lineberger said. "They are a two dimensional team. They have a lot of weapons; they can throw and run." In another example of bend but don't
break the Red Raiders defense limited the potent Huskies' ground game to 152 yards. Linebacker Tyler Hall was Big Red's leading tackler with eight stops. Other South Point defenders also played well. "JT Starr, John Ledford and Yale Youcks all had big games," Lineberger said. “We played big and physical. We also had a pick.” The Red Raiders' effort could best be summed up in coach Lineberger's final comments, "It was a marked improvement." This week the Red Raiders have another Big South matchup at Ashbrook.
Red Raiders #32 Ryland Etherton makes a run with the ball during Friday nights match-up against Huss. The Red Raiders pulled out a 35-21 victory for homecoming.
‘Pink Out’ set for Oct. 13 South Point, Stuart Cramer high schools team up for breast cancer awareness As Breast Cancer Awareness month kicks off, the volleyball girls from South Point High School and Stuart Cramer are joining forces to support those in their local community affected by cancer. The teams from both schools have designated Monday, October 13 as "Pink Out" day. All students in the school will show their support by wearing pink and attending the volleyball game to raise money for Cancer Services of Gaston County. The "Pink" games on October 13 at South Point High School will begin with conference matches: JV at 4:30pm, Varsity at 5:30pm and the annual faculty game at 7:00pm. This collaborative effort brought to South
Point by Coach Tina Dimmitt-Salinas three years ago has continued to grow and is anticipated to be bigger and better than last year! The volleyball players are selling raffle tickets for $1 for a variety of prizes, including the $250 grand prize. Pink T-shirts are also being sold for $10 to wear in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. The admission to the game is a $5 donation to Cancer Service of Gaston County. We invite everyone to attend this event and hope to witness a sea of Pink take over the Red Raider stands. Anyone interested in donating or purchasing a T-shirt please contact Coach Dimmitt-Salinas: cldimmitt@gaston.k12.nc.us
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Warriors post 47-14 win over Lake Norman Charter By John Wilson John.bannernews@gmail.com
East Gaston hit Lake Norman Charter from the air and on the ground to earn an impressive 47-14 conference win Saturday night. The win showed they are capable of doing big things if they play smart. All year the Warriors have been plagued by costly turnovers. Against the Knights that wasn't a problem. Warrior head coach Sean Joyce had a lot to like in the big win. “We are playing better," Joyce said. "We only had one turnover. We have been emphasizing not having them." Offensively the Warriors were on overdrive. QB Alex Adams came up big for East Gaston. The junior signal caller hit 10 of 13 passes for 203 yards and 3 scores. He was never picked off. Senior wide out Bailey Crane was on the receiving end of the tosses. Crane hauled in scores from 31, 32 and 56 yards. Offensively we played pretty well," Joyce said. “Several kids stepped up.” At half time coach Joyce thought that the Warriors were beginning to slacken. Having built up a substantial lead just before the half some Warrior players started to think the game was in the bag. Not coach Joyce. "I felt they cruised in the 2nd quarter," Joyce said. “I don't want that. I don't want them to think they can do that. I chewed them at half time. In the 2nd half they played harder." In the second half the Warrior's ground game ignited. The rushing offense was powered by the hard running fullback Dontavis Walker. Walker pounded out 151 yards on 11 carries.
He also slammed in 2 nents offensive output to TD's. creating turnovers. The "Walker played like a goals give the players player possessed," Joyce benchmarks they have to said. reach. If the team meets The Warriors defense their goals a win is highly was able to stifle the Lake likely. Norman ofAgainst fense. Coach Lake Norman “We are Joyce has seen the East Gaston the defense im- playing better... defense came prove as the through. I’m looking for year goes on. "We are "We have a signature win.” playing better," been good all Joyce said. "We year," Joyce hit most of our Coach added. "Lake defensive Norman scored goals.” Sean Joyce once on a douSeveral Warble reverse rior defensive pass. We almost picked it players had good days. off." Bailey Crane showed The key to the improved that it didn't matter if he Warrior defense is an em- was on offense or defense phasis on setting if a ball was in the air he and achieving obtainable was going for it. goals. The goals range "Bailey Crane had 2 from limiting an oppo- picks, "Joyce stated. "Nick
Ferens had 2 picks as well. Justice Smith also played well. He had well over 7 solo tackles. After looking at all the film he may have up to 12." Coach Joyce was glad the Warriors nailed down a win. The win improved their record to 2-4. EG is now 11 in conference play. Coach Joyce still wants more. "I'm looking for a signature win," Joyce said. "I'm ready to see us play well against someone as good or better than us." This week the Warriors host another conference foe. Hunter Huss will be at Arrowhead Stadium on October 10. The Warriors Tyler Spurling made a run with the ball during a recent match-up. Photo by Bill Ward
Love to run? Check out these great races Several charity running events are planned for the Belmont area over the coming weeks. October 25, at 8:00 am - 1st Annual Dannie Benjamin 5k Run/Walk and 1 mile Walk. Starts at First Baptist Church of Belmont, 23 North Central Ave, Belmont. This race is unique, it's partly on the road and partly on a marked trail. You will be finishing coming up Central Ave. to the church after running through Rocky River Branch trail. All the proceeds benefit the Dannie Benjamin Fund for dental missions throughout the world. You can register on www.sportoften.com, Walk and Run Belmont or First Baptist Church. Registration Fees: 5k Fee is $20.00 - Family of Four $45.00 - Student $15.00 ---- 1 Mile Fee $10.00 (Race Day Fees go up $5.00) Online or Cash Only. November 1, at 8:30am - Costume Dash Run Tutu Holy Angels. Witches and Goblins and Ghosts . . . Oh My! They’re running all through Belmont in costumes or tutus. This will be for the Belmont Rotary 4-2-1 Costume Dash - Run “Tu Tu” Holy Angels. It’s a family friendly event – fun for all. So release your inner child – pick up a tutu or dust off your Halloween costume and Run “TuTu” Holy Angels. Starts and ends at Holy Angels in Belmont with entertainment following.
Registration fees: 4 Mile and 2 Mile fee $20.00 until Oct. 18 ($25.00 until Oct 31), November 8, at 8:00 am - Spencer Mountain 10 Miler and 5K - Both races begin at at 8:00 a.m. at Warlick School,1316 Spencer Mtn. Road Gastonia, NC 28054. Some GPS devices may note this as Ranlo, NC. This year it is being re-certified. This is a challenging course but fast. Register online www.gastonymca.org or call 704.865.8551 10-Mile Fee: $30 until Oct. 31, $40 after Nov. 1. 5K Fee: $25 until October 31, $35 after November 1. November 27, at 8:30 am - BCO Thanksgiving Charity 5k - Starts at Walk and Run Belmont, 200 North Main Street, Belmont. This is a very unique event. This is the 4th year of this 5k run/walk. It's based on giving back to our community and supporting those in need through Belmont Community Outreach. There isn't a registration fee, tee shirt or minimum donation. It's a Donation Run! Every penny is given to Belmont Community Outreach. The community comes together by supplying water, cupcakes, hot chocolate, fruit and miscellaneous gifts. For more information on this event, call 804-829-1082 or facebook: www.facebook/runforthebco.com November 29, at 6pm Christmastown 5k in
McAdenville - Celebrate the kick off of ChristmasTown USA with a festive 5K under the lights. This is the 2nd year and a few things have changes in the course and buses, along with increasing the participant limit to 1200 run/walkers. This is an amazing run/walk for the whole family. This year the race will start and end at the J.M. Carstarphen Bridge in McAdenville. Registration is open until Nov. 28 or until full. You can register at www.gastonymca.org or Walk and Run Belmont. December 6, at 7:30am Girls on the Run 5k in Belmont - This 5k starts on Main Street in Historical Downtown Belmont. Everyone is welcome to run or walk this event. The race begins on Main Street near the Belmont General Store. Race participants will enjoy charming homes and unique storefronts as they run through downtown Belmont. The course will end at picturesque Stowe Park. Early Bird-Registration (through Sun., Nov. 2) Child (ages 12 and under) - $12, Individual $15. Family (4 individuals) - $50,(Mon., Nov. 3– Fri., Dec 5), Child (ages 12 and under) - $15, Individual - $20, Family (4 individuals) - $60, Race Day Registration Child (ages 12 and under) $25, Individual - $30, Family (4 individuals) $85 www.raceplanner.com
Classified Ads Homes for Sale/Rent MOBILE HOMES AND APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN KINGS M O U N TA I N - P r i c e s starting at $100/week. Call 704-739-4417 or (evening) 704-739-1425. (tfn) FOR RENT, SALE OR RENT TO OWN – House in KM on 122 Owens Street. 2 BR, 1 BA. Call for more info: 704739-5319 or 704-685-2562 (cell). (tfn)
Land for Sale LOTS IN GASTON, CLEVELAND, RUTHERFORD and CHEROKEE CO., some with water & septic. Credit no problem, owner will finance with low DP. Call Bryant Reality at 704-5679836 or www.bryantrealty.org. (10/01,08,15 22 & 29)
Commercial Space FOR RENT – 1600 sq. ft. building at 433 N. Piedmont Ave., KM. Heat & A/C, concrete floor and bath. Call: 704-739-2353 or 704-4183848. (10/01 & 08)
Public Sale PUBLIC SALE for a 2012 NISSAN VIN# 1N4AL2AP7CN515545 is to be held 10/17/2014 at 10
AM at Pack Bros., 6116 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont NC 704-825-9271. (10/08 &15)
Pets FREE FURRY KITTENS to a good home. 4 Black, 2 Gray. 704-482-9209. (10/08) LOST PUPPY – 5 MONTHS OLD, Solid brown pug/dachshund male. Right eye is ½ blue. Missing from Fulton Dr. in KM on 10/01/2014. Please call Karla at 704-974-5313. (10/08)
Wanted to Buy CASH ON THE SPOT! Will buy tools, riding lawn mowers or building full of merchandise, pictures or anything of value. Will also buy musical instruments. Call: 704300-0827 or 704-300-7676. (10/01 & 08)
Misc. for Sale CLEAN OUT YOUR GARAGE, buy a storage shed from PaPa's Buildings, exit #182 Forest City. 828-245-6555. (tfn) CAR SHEDS, CARPORTS, storage buildings. All sizes & colors. Rent to Own. Cash, credit cards. Forest City. 828-245-6555. (tfn)
NEW 5X8 UTILITY TRAILERS, $499.99, over 50 trailers in stock. Cargo, Dump, Equipment. Buy, Sale, Trade. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. (tfn) RV, CAMPER COVERS, barns, storage buildings. FREE delivery & installed. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-2455895. (tfn)
Yard Sale KM YARD SALE – 1308 Wales Road (Country Club Area – Wales Rd. intersects with Garrison) Sat, Oct. 11, 2014. 7 am – 11 am. Baby Items and Household items. (10/08) ESTATE SALE - 1427 Bethlehem Rd., KM., Sat., Oct. 11th. 7 am – 2 pm. Collectibles, vintage items and antiques. Rain date Oct. 25th. (10/08) HUGE 3 KM FAMILIES YARD SALE at 610 Hillside Drive (Crescent Hill area), Sat., Oct. 11th, 7 am – until. Lots of household items, name brand clothes, big man suits, and lots more. Great deals. Rain - no sale. (10/08) KM YARD SALE – 603 Southwood Dr., Sat., Oct. 11th. 8 am – 11:30 am. A variety of
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Legals STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 10th day of September, 2014 as Executor of the Estate of JANE UNDERWOOD DEATON deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Bryant L. Deaton, Executor, on or before the 17th day of December,
2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 17th day of September, 2014. Bryant L. Deaton, Executor Estate of: Jane Underwood Deaton 215 Johnston Dr. Belmont, NC 28012 BN10581 (9/17,24 &,10/01 & 08/14)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 4th day of September, 2014 as Executor of the Estate of ESSIE MAE SHERRILL MCGILL, aka: ESSIE MAE McGILL deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Johnny F. Brooks, Executor, on or before the 17th day of December,
2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 17th day of September, 2014. Johnny F. Brooks, Executor Estate of: Essie Mae Sherrill McGill, aka: Essie Mae McGill 632 Morningside Drive Mt. Holly, NC 28120 BN10582 (9/17,24 &,10/01 & 08/14)
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 11th day of September, 2014 as Administrator of the Estate of EDNA REID McCLURE deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned Samuel E. McClure, Administrator, on or before
the 24th day of December, 2014, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 24th day of September, 2014. Samuel E. McClure, Administrator Estate of: Edna Reid McClure 126 Morning Glory Ave P.O. Box 544. Belmont, NC 28012 BN10583 (9/24 & 10/01, 08 &15/14)
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Gaston senior dance The Gaston County Senior Center will be hosting its monthly senior dance on October 10, at 7pm. The Country Bucks will be providing the musical entertainment. The cost is $4.00 per person, there will be no couple’s discount. For more information please contact Gaston County Parks & Recreation Senior Center at 704-922-2170 or visit the County’s website at www.gastongov.com.
BHS fish fry
The Stanley Country Fest provided vendors, music and fun for the crowds on Saturday. Photo by Bill Ward
The Belmont Historical Society will be having a fish fry on Friday, October 17 from 11am-2pm, at the Society grounds located at 30 Catawba Street, Belmont. The meal will be catered by Catfish Cove. A plate consists of flounder or chicken strips with trimmings, slaw, French fries, hush puppies and sauces will be served. Tickets are $8.00 each plate and can be purchased in advance at the BHS or from society members. They will also be available the day of event. You may eat at the BHS or take outs are available. Orders of 10 or more can be delivered. For more information please contact the BHS (704-825-4848) or Elizabeth Atterberry (704-825-8152).
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