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Volume 79 • Issue 42 • Wednesday, October 15, 2014

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Harris Teeter site approved By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Construction of a Harris-Teeter grocery on a 33-acre plot at the corner of South Point and Stowe roads cleared another hurdle last week when the Belmont City Council approved amendments to the conditional site plan for the mixed use development known as Belmont Town Center. The developer, Raley Miller Properties, must still complete a traffic impact analysis and have engineering plans approved. Site work should begin in a few months. The traffic study will be paid for by the developer and done in coordination with the NCDOT and city officials. Steps leading up to the approval included a 6-1 vote on September 18 by the Belmont Planning Board recommending the site plan changes. Prior to that, the developer held a mandatory community meeting on September 8 at South Point UMC. Nearly a dozen adjacent property owners, city staff, and representatives from Raley Miller were there. Going back even further, the idea for the development was presented to the city and approved back in April 2005. However, the economic downturn put it in limbo for a while. Now, with things back on track, the development will surge forward again. In addition to the Harris Teeter, other retail space at Belmont Town Center will feature a gas station bearing the HT logo and a fast food restaurant with drive through. The fast food brand has not been named. Other aspects of the project will include a 2.5 acre greenway, bike racks, and over 300 parking spaces. There will be a walk-up ATM but no bank building. Total flex commercial area will be about 109,500 sq. ft. The main access areas at South Point and R.L. Stowe roads will have enhanced pedestrian crossings. Residential aspects of the development will include 98 dwelling units in a mix of attached and detached units but no apartments, open space, and a civic area. The Harris Teeter will probably open in second quarter of 2016.

Photo by Alan Hodge Last week the Belmont City Council approved conditional zoning amendments that will allow a mixed-used development to be built across from South Point High. Belmont Town Center will be anchored by a Harris Teeter grocery.

BCO receives $6,600 from Community Foundation of Gaston County

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The Belmont Community Organization (BCO) announced it has received a $6,600.00 grant from the Community Foundation of Gaston County. These funds will support the agency’s Client Assistance Program. Through its Client Assistance Program, the BCO is able to provide immediate relief to those requesting food, clothing household items, furniture, appliances and payments for rent/mortgage, utilities, medicines and heating fuel. The BCO serves an average of 200 families per month. Along with donations from local individuals, businesses and churches, the Community Foundation’s grant will be used to help persons in crisis as well as those struggling under poverty. “It heartens us to receive affirmation from an organization as well respected as the Community Foundation,” said BCO Executive Director Paula Wilkerson. “We are so appreciative of their support of our efforts to help our neighbors in need.” The Community Foundation awards annual grants through a competitive application and review process. Ernest Sumner, Executive Director of the Community Foundation stated, “The Board of Directors for the Foundation was extremely impressed with the effectiveness of the work of the Belmont Community Organization

Mekhi Armstrong, age 3 of Gastonia shows his free book provided by Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties. See story inside, page 7

See BCO, page 3

STANLEY high and dry

I-85 Interchanges exits looking good By Alan Hodge

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The Town of Stanley was high and dry for most of Friday afternoon following a break in the water supply pipe from the municipal tank on NC27 to the downtown area. A crew of workers with Airo Cable laying conduit pipe struck the underground water main with a backhoe. “They popped the twelve-inch main line around 12:30 p.m.,” said Stanley’s interim public works director Donald Ritter. “We had to cut off the water at the tank. We got it cut off pretty fast.” Even so, utility workers waded in deep mud to replace the broken pipe. See STANLEY, page 3

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The I-85 interchanges exits 26 and 27 near Belmont will be looking good thanks to approval last week by the city council of a contract for their maintenance with Two Rivers Outdoor Services. The NCDOT submitted the agreement to the city, the overall idea being more frequent sprucing up of the exits than the state could do given its manpower resources. Two Rivers is the current landscaping service used by the city. The proposed cost of the work is $975 per month, or $7,800 a year. The work would take place during the months of March-October. The cost for the current FY2014-2015 city budget would be $3,900. Particulars of the project would see Two Rivers responsible for mowing a strip around the new planting beds six feet wide twice a month, operating a bush hog across the large grassy areas once every two months, spreading pre-emergent weed killer over the beds once a year, trimming the planting bed shrubbery once a year, and mowing over the spent day lilies once a year. The NCDOT has agreed to do spraying and trimming of weeds and kudzu on Park St. In other action, the council approved architect Frank Williams' $2.8 million estimate for renovating the Public Works building on E. Catawba St. His estimate had been previously reviewed and approved by the Public Works Committee at its September 24 meeting. “The work will have to go out for bids after the drawings are submitted and approved from the county,” said public works director David Isenhour. “Once bids come in and are awarded the work should start sometime this spring or early summer. It will take about a year to complete all the work. In the meanwhile we’ll work from on-site trailer units here on the grounds.”

Photo by Alan Hodge At its recent meeting the Belmont City Council approved construction estimates for a major refurbishment of the Public Works building on E. Catawba Ave.

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Belmont Fall Festival at Stowe Park Saturday, Oct. 18 The Belmont Fall Festival will be held at Stowe Park in downtown Belmont on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10am-4pm. Main Street will also be blocked off for numerous vendors including arts, crafts, jewelry, handbags and more. As always, the Belmont Fall Festival will host a Childrenâ€™s Area with carnival games and inflatables

and prizes. A $5 wrist band will get your child unlimited access during the entire festival. In addition to the vendors and Kids Area, there will be the Belle of Belmont Pageant and a Carolina Dance Explosion exhibition. DJ Buddy Love will be playing throughout the Fall Festival and Merlinâ€™s Band will be on stage from 2:00-4:00pm.

Applications being accepted for Cramerton Citizensâ€™ Academy

$7,500 check to pay off Fighting Yank expenses Photo by Alan Hodge Community Foundation of Gaston County representative Elizabeth Patton (left) is seen presenting a check for $7,500 that will be used to finish paying off expenses connected with relocation of the Spirit of the Fighting Yank WWII memorial statue to Stowe Park and construction of the pavilion where the soldier stands. Seen with Patton are chairman of the Belmont Community Impact Fund Bill Toole, Fighting Yank committee organizer Art Shoemaker, American Legion Post 144 commander Ron Self, and past commander Larry Robinette. â€œThis puts us over the top,â€? said Shoemaker.

The Town of Cramerton is currently accepting applications for its 2nd session of the Cramerton Citizensâ€™ Municipal Government Academy. The academyâ€™s goal is to promote better understanding of and encourage participation in Cramerton town government. Academy participants will spend ten evenings with Town staff and other special guests learning the basic processes of local government, becoming familiar with each Town department and their duties, and when and where citizens can be most effective when participating in their government. Each class session will begin at 6:00 PM and will last approximately three hours and will include presentations, discussions, group activities, and tours of Town facilities. The first session will be held on Tuesday, Janu-

ary 6 and thereafter classes will be held two Thursdays each month. The program will run through May with graduation scheduled at the Town Board of Commissionerâ€™s Meeting on May 21, 2015. Participation in each academy session is limited to 20 people. Priority of admission will be based on: residency within the Town limits, order of receipt of a completed academy application, and those living within Cramertonâ€™s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Completed 2014 academy applications are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, December 12, 2014. There is no cost for academy participation. Participation is limited to persons 18 years of age and older. Academy applications are available at the Cramerton Town Hall, by calling 704-824-4337, or by visiting www.cramerton. org.

Belmont Historical Society Fish Fry, Friday, Oct. 17

Belmont Soda Fountain grand opening Chamber members and friends packed Belmont Soda Fountain recently to kick off the Grand Opening celebration at 31 N. Main Street in downtown Belmont. Owners are Andy and Brandy Mercer, who renovated the long closed Belmont Drug Company building for the Soda Fountain and to provide offices for another business they own -- Finial Homes construction. In the photo, Andy and Brandy are cutting the ribbon, held by Chamber Board member Delta Sanders and Board Chairman Brad Thomas. Also in the photo, from left, are Belmont Downtown Director Reba Edwards, Mayor Charlie Martin, Soda Fountain staff members behind the counter, Judy Closson and Karen Craig-Price. For more information on Belmont Soda Fountain, call 704.829.8293. (Montcross Area Chamber photo)

The Belmont Historical Society will be having a fish fry on Friday, Oct. 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 (704-8258152).

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KaBOOM! Stowe YMCA new playground dedicated

Contributed Photo Oct. 4 saw several hundred volunteers pitch in and construct a new playground at Stowe YMCA. This photo shows the ribbon cutting ceremony that took place that afternoon. Well before sunrise on Saturday, October 4, hundred of volunteers arrived at the Stowe Family YMCA. They were all there with one mission in mind, bringing play to the community in the form of a beautiful new playground. KaBOOM!, an American leading non-profit, matches areas in need, in this case the YMCA, with funding partners, in this case the MetLife Foundation who just moved their retail division headquarters to the Charlotte-area. This is the 22 playground build by the MetLife Foundation.

Together they transform unusable spaces into areas where children and members of the community can come together. Over 300 volunteers participated in the six-hour project which included a playground, garden, and ampi-theater. Volunteers built 40 benches, six picnic tables, moved 190 cubic yards of mulch, and 22 thousand lbs. of concrete. Beth McGill of Belmont was the volunteer Community Engagement Chair and said that, “the project brought her to tears.”

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high and dry From page 1 “We had to replace about twenty feet of pipe,” Ritter said at the scene. The job took several hours and was finished late in the day. Traffic along busy NC27 was controlled by Stanley police. A fire engine was also on the scene. “The police did a good job slowing traffic down,” said Ritter. Several restaurants in Stanley had to close due to lack of water while the repair job was going on. The town’s carwash was also closed.

Photo by Alan Hodge The town of Stanley was without water Friday afternoon after a water main break caused when a backhoe hit the main supply line.

Mystery Closet By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Way back in 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter was the first person to peer into the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankamen. The guy standing behind Carter asked “can you see anything?” Carter replied “yes, wonderful things.” Well, a scenario somewhat like that has played out at Belmont Middle School with the discovery of a treasure trove of sorts in a musty sports equipment storage room near the gym entrance. However, instead of gold, jewels, and priceless works of ancient art, the treasure consists of walls and even part of the ceiling being covered with the names of Belmont High School and Belmont Middle School sports stars going back over half a century. The names, written in pen, pencil, and crayon, were spotted by Language Arts teacher Elizabeth Gray. “The room must have originally been a concession stand or ticket booth,” Gray said. “There's a window in one wall

From page 1 in addressing significant needs in the community.” The BCO was established in 1956 out of love and concern; the BCO is a charitable volunteer ministry dedicated to providing emergency aid for needy families and individuals in the greater Belmont and New Hope areas. The BCO offers assistance with the basic necessities of life: food, clothing, shelter, medicine, fuel, utilities

The service projects and playground build illustrated the importance of play and the bonds it forges with children and the caring adults in their lives. It also served as a shining example of how a community, by bringing together different partners and serving together, can ensure kids get the playful childhood they deserve. At 2:30 pm the project was complete and ribbon cut. The playground officially opened to the community on Monday, October 6.

and household furnishings. The BCO does not discriminate with respect to age, race, sex, creed or national origin. The Community Foundation of Gaston County is the leading steward of philanthropic giving by connecting donors with community needs to enhance the lives of present and future generations. The nonprofit organization has invested more than $74 million in grants and scholarships over its 35-year history. At its core, the Community Foundation is

an organization created with gifts from generous people committed to local causes. For donors, the Foundation serves as a philanthropic advisor. For the community, the Foundation serves as a grant maker and a civic leader. Through the support of its donors and fundholders, the Foundation has been able to address some of the community’s most pressing needs, including hunger, housing and education. For more information, visit Cfgaston.org.

Photo by Alan Hodge Community Foundation of Gaston County representative Elizabeth Patton (left) is seen presenting BCO president Marty Barnes with a check for $6,600 while a group of volunteers looks on.

that's been covered up.” Gray, who has taught at the school for 21 years, appreciated the history of the signatures. “I brought my students in to see them,” she said. “Some of the signatures were by their parents or grandparents. This is positive graffiti. It's something you don't want to paint over.” Principal Susan Redmond agreed. “It's awesome,” she said. “There's so much history in that room. I hope it never gets painted over.” So, just exactly what is it, or who is it, that appears on the cracked and yellow plaster walls, on the back of the door, and even on the crumbling ceiling tiles? A who's who of Belmont High and Belmont Middle school sports teams members. Just a few of the names on view include “Parks Wilson”, “Ted Smith 1957, 58, 59”, “Levonia Hipps 59, 60”, “Whitney Robinson #21”, “Coach Weatherford”, “Doug Mauldin #44”, “Mitch Painter 73-74”, “Willie Cobb BJH 72-73”, “S.W. AAA Champs 1961-62 David Peterson, Phi Tate, Blake Price Wally McGinty”, and many more. Adding a bit of variety to the assemblage is a cartoon drawing of Andy Gump on the ceiling. Gump was a popular comic strip character from 1917-1959 but how the “artist” that put Gump's face on the ceiling reached that high and who it might have been is another mystery. Overall, the Belmont Middle School storage closet and its gallery of signatures from the past is proof that history can be found in some pretty unusual places.

Belmont Middle School principal Susan Redmond points to some of the signatures left by students from decades ago in a storage closet. There's even a drawing of Andy Gump on the ceiling.

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Harvest Fest Extravaganza set for November 7-8 Harvest Fest Extravaganza, 2014 is set for Nov 7 and 8 at Daystar Family Worship Center, 115 Industrial Park Rd., Lincolnton. Contact 704-880-0705. This is a free indoor event and open to public. Vendors will be on site with food and other items for purchase. This is not a fundraiser, just a free community event. Any funds that do come in will be used to cover costs. Friday Nov 7-Youth Nite with: Redeemed By Grace (Stanley); Seven Times Around (Albemarle); UnThe Belmont High School Class of 1964 recently held its 50th reunion. The class enjoyed three events including a visit to Marty Rumfelt Barnes's river house for dinner, catered by String Bean and including a juke box. Next was a picnic lunch under a tent provided by Creative Solutions on the grounds of the Belmont Historical Society, catered by Schlotzsky's. Several classmates sang and played instruments. That night, the crowd had appetizers and desserts provided by Luke Manlove and dined on a buffet at Riverview Bar & Chill. They danced to 50's & 60's music provided by DJ Johnny B. There was a special table for deceased classmates' pictures, a table of memorabilia, door prizes and goody bags which had a booklet (printed by UPS at the crossroads) and with a special reunion t-shirt made by Southpaw Screen Printing & Embroidery for each classmate. Pictured are Paula Brown Abamonte, Erwin Elmore Mercer, Marty Rumfelt Barnes and Kathy Rumfelt Bailey. 1964 was the last class that graduated from the old Belmont High School. Contributed Photo

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Mt. Moriah Fall Revival Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 110 Lincoln St in Belmont continues its Annual Fall Revival through Oct. 16. Rev. Theodore Armstrong, pastor of Springfield Baptist Church in Stanley will bring the message at 7 p.m. each night. Senior pastor Kenneth Alexander encourages the community to attend. For more information call the church at 704-825-2046.

Master Gardener Program Fundraising show to be Marian St. Clair will be presenting a program on Gardening in Tune with Nature to the Gaston County Extension Master Gardener Group on Thursday, October 16, at 10:00 am. The lecture will be at the Citizen’s Resource Center, 1303 Cherryville Hwy (NC Hwy 279), Dallas. St. Clair is a freelance garden writer, garden speaker, garden tour coordinator, Master Gardener, and Master Naturalist, who nurtures an earth-friendly landscape in Greenville, SC. In addition to her weekly column for The Greenville News, St. Clair also writes for The National Gardening Association and Carolina Gardener Magazine. She is also a frequent presenter at symposia and is a delightful host for tours to great gardens and homes in England, France, and Italy. Please check out her blog" Hortitopia" for enchanting photos and gardening information. St. Clair shares thoughts and photos of the upstate of South Carolina, her personal garden on a hillside above the Reedy River in Greenville, and other gardening pursuits, including garden-related travel. This program is expected to be one hour and the public is invited to attend at no charge. If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Linster balinster@yahoo.com or 704-674-0860.

Annual Little Miss Gaston County Pageant, Oct. 18 The annual Little Miss Gastonia - Little Miss Gaston County Pageant will be held Saturday, October 18 at the Gaston School of the Arts, 825 Union Road, Gastonia. Girls (ages 0-19 years) from Gaston and surrounding counties are eligible to enter. Two winners – a Gastonia queen and a Gaston County queen – will be crowned in each age category and serve on the Miss Gastonia queens court. The overall winners will earn majestic queen honors. The competition for ages 0-6 years begins at 11:00 a.m. with the contestants participating in beauty, sportswear, Halloween costume, and photogenic categories. The competition for ages 7-19 years begins at 2:00 p.m. with the contestants participating in beauty, sportswear, talent, and photogenic categories. The pageant is an official preliminary for the North Carolina’s Outstanding Little Miss Pageant and serves as a fundraiser for the Miss Gastonia scholarship fund. The deadline to enter is October 10. For more information, call Delores Cox at (704) 827-7277 or visit www.missgastoniapageant.com.

held at Price Arena Mike Price of Mike Price's Arena, and Josh Guiton of Cherryville and the president of the N.C. JBRA (Junior Bull Riding Association), and their association, plan a fundraising show at Price's Arena on Dallas–Cherryville Hwy., Oct. 23 to help with the burial expenses of 19-year-old Jose “Chilo” Landin, of Gray Court, S.C. Landin, a member of the South Carolina Junior Bull Riding Association, was killed on Sept. 6, in an automobile accident while on the way to a show in Blacksburg, S.C. Three others in the car with him were injured. In addition to being an avid bull rider, Landin's obit noted he also “excelled in football.” “Everybody in the bull riding community decided to do this (fundraiser),” Price said. “We're looking for $5 donations when folks come to the three and half-hour show at our arena. The money is going to help with the costs of the funeral.” Price said the show will feature mutton-busting, wild pony (Shetland) riding, calf-riding, junior bull riding, barrel racing, and Open Bull Riding.

“People can come out for a good cause,” he said. “If folks want to make a donation above the entry donation, there will be places set up there for that.” Price said he thought that young Landin had been bull riding maybe for a year. “In this small community we all get behind each other. We just want to do something to benefit his family.” Price said it was important to all the local bull riders and rodeo people to “get this done right.” “All three associations are pulling together,” Price said, “so we would like to see folks come out and celebrate Chilo's life!” For more information, or in case of inclement weather on the day of the event, call Price's Arena at (704) 922-5992.

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■ OBITUARIES Carolyn Grigg Member First United Methodist Church Carolyn Eaton Cortner Grigg, 84, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at The Pines at Davidson. She was a native of Davie County and the daughter of John L o f tis and N a n a Moore Eaton. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Belmont. Carolyn graduated from Appalachian State University in 1952. She retired from the school system in 1983 after thirty-one years of teaching in Gaston and Mecklenburg county schools. Survivors include

her stepdaughters and sons-in-law, Lisa Grigg, Reena (Phil) Hathcock, Tina (John) Medlin; six step-grandchildren; sister, Janice Hunter and husband, Clay; niece, Dara Leigh Hauser and three greatnieces. Celebration of Life Service was held at 4pm, Sunday, at First United Methodist Church, Belmont with Revs. George Ragsdale and Mark Andrews officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was also preceded in death by husbands, Gerald Cortner and Larry Edgar Grigg. Memorials may be sent to First United Methodist Church, Youth Fund, 807 South Point Rd., Belmont, NC 28012 or Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church, Cemetery Fund, 2812 US Hwy. 601 N.,

Mocksville, NC 27028. Condolences may be sent to www.mcleanfuneral.com McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont served the Grigg family.

McLean Funeral Home Richard Rankin Member First Presbyterian Church Gastonia–Mr. Richard Henry Rankin of Belmont, NC, and formerly of Columbia, SC, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He w a s born on Febru-

■ POLICE Oct. 6: Brian Andrew Baucom, vandalism, arrested by Cpl. M. Harris, 212 Nixon Rd. Oct. 6: Christal Dawn Lowrance, resist delay obstruct, arrested by Officer M. Stroupe, 6822 Wilkinson Blvd. Oct. 6: Jason Wayne Martin, DWI alcohol/and/or drugs, poss sch. II, poss. sch. IV, drug violations paraphernalia poss. conceal, arrested by Officer K. Wingate, Get A Way Lounge. Oct. 7: Jennifer Phillips, larceny, arrested by Officer M. Stroupe, 701 Hawley Ave. Oct. 8: Branden Dow Harkins, DWI

alcohol and/or drugs, arrested by Cpl. B. Herndon, Eagle Rd. at Main St. Oct. 9: Shawn Waddell Hall, fraud obtain property by false pretense, arrested by Cpl. M Harris, 701 Hawley Ave. Oct. 9: Candido Eliseo Gonzalez, PWIMSD heroin, arrested by Sgt. J. Mull, Belmont PD. Oct. 10: Larry Reid Millsaps, DWI alcohol and/or drugs, no operator license, license restriction violation, arrested by Officer K. Hall, US 29/74. Oct. 12: Brian Richard Randall, larceny, tampering with anti-theft, 701 Hawley Ave.

Mount Holly break-in On Wednesday, October 1, at approximately 2am the Times Turn Around located at 200 Beatty Drive in Mount Holly was broken into, and a safe was stolen. The suspects appear to be two males and one female in a white Jeep Patriot.

The Mount Holly Police Department is investigating. Anyone with information regarding this incident is being asked to contact Detective Terry at (704) 827-4343 or Gaston County Crime Stoppers (704) 8618000.

Burglary at East Gaston The Gaston County Police Department is seeking information concerning a breaking, entering, and larceny that occurred at East Gaston High School located at 1744 South Lane Road Mount Holly. The crime occurred at the Athletic Field House between the hours of 10:30pm Saturday October 4, and 11:45am on Sunday October 5.

Anyone with information regarding this breaking and entering is asked to contact the Gaston County Police Department at 704866-3320 or Crime Stoppers at 704-8618000. For further information contact Sgt. J.D. Hamlin at 704-866-3320.

Widowed Group events, Oct. 18 Saturday, Oct. 18 - Gaston County Resource Center, 1303 Dallas-Cherryville Highway, Dallas, NC. A dinner-dance with Tony McGuire & The Delmonicos. Doors open at 6:00pm; admission is $8.00. The general public is invited.

Dinner is served at 6:30 pm. This is not covered by the admission price, but is paid for by your donations. The dance starts at 7:00pm and the evening is over at 10:00pm. Great band, good food, good friends.

ary 21, 1948, in Charlotte to Henry Hand Rankin and Helen Bell Rankin. Richard attended Belmont Public Schools and graduated from NC State University in 1970 with a degree in Civil Engineering. While at State, he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He enjoyed a long career in nuclear power plant construction, and also in general construction. He was employed at the time of his death by Chicago Bridge & Iron in their Charlotte office. He was a member of the NC Society of Professional Engineers. In Belmont, he was an active member of First Presbyterian Church. He also was an avid sportsman who enjoyed bird hunting, fishing, and boating. His hobbies also included golf, gardening, cooking, and genealogy, especially of his Scots-Irish ancestors of

early Gaston County. He loved life, family, and his many friends. Richard is survived by his mother, Helen Bell Rankin, of Covenant Village in Gastonia and his wife, Carol Stowe-Rankin of the home; by his children, Meredith Anderson Rankin of Charleston, SC, and his son Andrew Richard Rankin of Greenville, SC, and his wife, Cody. He is also survived by other children: Rachel Stowe Laughery and husband Scott of Charlotte; Rebecca Stowe of the home; and William Stowe and wife Maria of Seven Devils, NC. He is survived by two step-grandchildren: Maia Stowe and Kayden Laughery. Other survivors are his sister, Louise Rankin Kelly of Winston-Salem, and her husband Jim, and a niece Betsy Parker, and nephew Howard Kelly, as well as

former wife, Elizabeth Anderson Bridges of Chapin, SC. A memorial service celebrating Richard’s life was held at First Presbyterian Church, 102 S. Central Avenue, Belmont, at 11a.m. Friday, October 10. Visitation was held immediately after the service in the Gathering Area. A private service of committal was held for the family in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be sent to First Presbyterian Church Columbarium Fund, 102 S. Central Avenue, Belmont, NC, 28012. Condolence messages may be sent online at www. McLeanFuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont served the family of Mr. Rankin.

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Volunteers important part of animal shelter’s success During the month of September the Gaston County Police Department Animal Control Division saw an all time high for volunteer service at the Animal Shelter. A total of 18 members of the Animal Shelter Volunteer Program put in 181.75 hours of volunteer service. Five additional volunteers in a program known as Samaritan Walkers provided another 21.5 hours of volunteer service for an overall total of just over 203 hours. Members of the Shelter’s Volunteer Program provide assistance at the Shelter by walking and interacting with the animals, bathing and feeding animals, cleaning kennel cages, doing laundry and washing dishes, pulling animals for rescue groups and members of the public, help at adoption events, provide information to the public on animal related issues and a host of other animal related duties.

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The Samaritan Walkers Program is made up of volunteers who come on a regular basis to walk and interact with dogs at the Shelter. This program is open to volunteers 16 years of age and up and its volunteers come from a wide variety of areas. These include youths needing volunteer hours, youth and adults from group homes, people with special needs, and people who love walking and interacting with dogs. Both volunteer programs are a vital part of the Animal Control Division’s mission to care for animals housed at our Shelter. To become a Shelter Volunteer or Samaritan Walker contact Erin Brobander, Volunteer Coordinator, at 704-922-2171 or by email at ebrobander@gcps.org. For further information contact Captain W.S. Melton, Jr., Interim Animal Control Administrator at 704-866-3310.

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Church Service Directory BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216 Brotherhood/Sisterhood Wncc. 120 Park Street 704-825-1333 Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Avenue 704-827-8474 Catawba Heights Wesleyan Church 101 Beaty Rd., Belmont 704-827-8381 Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061 East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780 East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845 East Belmont Free Will Baptist 909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346 East Belmont Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-825-8822 Ebenezer United Methodist Church 120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366 First Baptist Church 23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758 First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811 First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357 First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668 First United Methodist Church of Belmont

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106 Forest Pointe Church Meets at Stowe Family YMCA Bldg. 704-825-1709 Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283 Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276 Full Gospel Church 106 School St 704-827-9621 Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252 Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280 Grace Korean Chr. Assembly-God 124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-829-1091 Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959 Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711 Holy Comforter Lutheran Church 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483 Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007 Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342 Message of Love Church 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500 Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046 Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

212 South Street 704-825-7269 New Hope Presbyterian Church 4357 S. New Hope Rd., Gastonia 704-824-1697 New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195 New Mills Chapel Fire Baptised 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 Power of the Spirit Church 118 School Street 704-827-7071 Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600 South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

Featured Church of the Week Lutheran Church of the Good Shepard 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 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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Comprehensive Women’s Health, “The good news is that localized breast cancer patients have a 99 percent survival rate if detected early, and VA leads the nation’s health care systems in providing mammograms to those who need them.” VA encourages all women between ages 50 and 75 to get mammograms every two years. VA encourages all women to talk with their provider about breast health and when your health care provider recommends a mammogram outside of that age range–VA will provide it. Breast cancer risk varies among women. Explore your risk with your health care team. They can help determine when you should

start receiving mammograms and how you can reduce your risk of developing breast cancer. Program Managers and Women’s Call Center All VA medical centers have a Women Veterans Program Manager to help women veterans access VA benefits and health care services. To find the VA medical center nearest you, call 1-877-222-8387 or visit www.va.gov/directory. Women veterans can call 1-855-VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-6636) to ask questions about available VA services and resources. Want to know more? Check out VA’s dedicated resources for women veterans: Women Veterans Call Center.

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Gaston County students benefit from reading camp More than 200 fourth graders brought extra confidence into the classroom this school year thanks to the support and instruction they received during the district’s first-ever “Read to Achieve” camp. With the help of community partners, Gaston County Schools provided a six-week camp-style experience for students in need of additional reading instruction. The program included lots of time to read and enjoy books, and used music, computer games, and special outings to emphasize the importance of reading. Teachers whose students participated in the camp believe it made a difference. “I have noticed that students who attended the summer reading camp are expressing a more positive attitude toward reading,” said Carmin Adams, a teacher at Catawba Heights

Elementary. “It is wonderful to see them so motivated and ready to learn.” The reading program served 264 students at nine sites around the county. Carrie Minnich, executive director of elementary education, and Shannon Hullett, curriculum facilitator, planned the camps as a creative and engaging way to improve students’ reading proficiency. “By the end of the camp, the students wanted to stay. They didn’t want it to be over,” Hullett said. “It was a great experience for the students.” Hullett designed the curriculum to make reading fun. One of the students’ favorite activities was a reading instruction computer game called “Ticket to Read.” The game gave the students an opportunity to earn “coins” as they read and then use the “coins” to build and decorate a virtual

clubhouse. Students received three hours of individualized reading instruction each day. In addition to the focused learning time, community partners stepped in to help students have fun. The Gaston County Health Department engaged the students with health and fitness activities. Librarians from the Gaston County Public Library came each week with their “Fizz, Boom, Read!” summer reading program that included musical performances, read-alouds, skits and experiments. Local churches also helped. One of those was Myrtle United Methodist Church, which provided a week of afternoon activities for 12 students at one camp site. The church offered snacks, reading time, outdoor play, stories and games, including Wii video games, which were a fa-

Teacher Carmin Adams works with students in her classroom at Catawba Heights Elementary. Adams believes students benefitted from this summer’s reading program. vorite among the children. Pastor Kim Higgins said the students and volunteers benefitted from their time. “The children really did enjoy it,” she said. “The volunteers also enjoyed it. We felt like we were really blessed by it.” Other highlights of the camp program included daily visits to the school library and the opportunity for students to take Accelerated Reader (AR) tests

Gaston Schools SAT scores for Class of 2014 Gaston County Schools’ average score on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is 1423, according to a report released today by the College Board. The district’s average represents the scores of students in the Class of 2014 and the last time they took the test. On the mathematics section of the SAT, the average score for Gaston County Schools was 491. The average score on the verbal (critical reading) section was 479, and the average score for writing was 453. The GCS average for last year was 1424. “The SAT average score for Gaston County Schools has remained relatively consistent over the past few years,” stated Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker. “However, we want our SAT score to increase. Our graduation and academic growth rates have increased, and we want to see gains on the SAT in the coming years.” Gaston County Schools offers honors and Advanced Placement courses that require students to use critical thinking, prob-

lem-solving and effective writing/communication skills. These skills are essential to a student’s success on the SAT. The SAT review course also helps to prepare students for the test. Gaston students in the tenth or eleventh grade have an opportunity to take the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT), which is a practice test that helps students to gain an understanding of the SAT. Booker added, “We plan to analyze the SAT scores for each school and work with teachers and principals to determine what we can do to improve student performance. We must continue to stress the importance of developing a student’s critical thinking, problem-solving and writing skills – a student must possess these skills in order to do well on the SAT.” This year, GCS had fewer students to take the SAT – 1,047 students in the Class of 2014 took the test compared to 1,054 in the Class of 2013 and 1,166 in the Class of 2012. Since the state now

requires all students to take the ACT (American College Test), many students use results from the ACT for college entrance instead of the SAT. Additionally, some colleges and universities no longer require students to submit an SAT or ACT score as part of the admission process. The SAT is a standardized test administered by the College Board, an educational organization that specializes in college readiness programs and services. The SAT is used by colleges and universities as one of several factors in predicting a student’s probable success. The test measures aptitude in verbal (critical reading), mathematics and writing on a scale that ranges from 200 to 800 points for each section. The highest possible score is 2400. The College Board cautions the public about using SAT scores as a “single measure to rank or rate educational institutions, districts or states because it does not include all students.” The SAT is not intended to determine

the quality of high school education. GCS SAT Highlights: Gaston County Schools’ average score for the Class of 2014 is 1423. Last year, the Class of 2013 had an average score of 1424. The 2014 national average also decreased one point when compared to 2013; Gaston County Schools had 1,047 students to take the SAT this year. In 2013, 1,054 students took the test, and 1,166 students took the SAT in 2012; Seven high schools saw an increase in their SAT average score when compared to last year’s results. Cherryville (+66 points), North Gaston (+39 points) and Hunter Huss (+24 points) had the most significant increases; The Highland School of Technology ranks above the state average in all three tested areas (math, verbal and writing) and above the national average in math and verbal; The Gaston County Schools’ average score has remained steady in the 1420 to 1430 range for the past five years- 2013:1424; 2012: 1429; 2011:1430; 2010:1426; 2009:1422.

about books they read and carry the AR points they earned into their fourth grade year. Adams said her students developed greater confidence about reading aloud and answering questions, and they were excited to earn the AR points. “This truly motivated students to continue to achieve and read more books at the beginning of the school year,” Adams

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said. Erika Whitesides, reading coach at North Belmont Elementary, said she has also seen a difference in the students who attended camp. “I can honestly say that every child grew as a reader, and as a result, students walked through their classroom doors this school year more confident, motivated, and ready to learn,” added Whitesides.

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From page 1 On Saturday, September 27, children came out to Erwin Center in Gastonia to enjoy a day in the park filled with storytelling, dancing and children’s activities. Boogie with Books in the Park, sponsored by the Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties, had an estimated 150 participants. Every child who attended received a free book. Traci Pollitt, Manager from the Bessemer City/ Cherryville Branch libraries said she was so glad that the event happened for children and families. “Getting books into the hands of children is a very important step towards fu-

ture literacy. We try every day to do that at the public library, find books for patrons - including children - that instruct, as well as entertain,” she said. Special thanks to Rob Lowery, emcee and storytellers including: Mayor John Bridgeman of Gastonia; all Gaston County Public Library storytellers including:Rene Crump, Traci Pollitt, Celeste Weaver, Michael Webb, and Emily Winfrey; Rev. Rodney Freeman, Pastor at Mt. Zion Restoration Church in Gastonia; Dwayne Burks, Gaston County Faith Network; Cynthia Stilts, Gaston County Department of Social Services.

Travel Amtrak to state fair Amtrak is the most convenient way to travel to this year’s North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh. Beginning Oct. 17 and continuing through Oct. 26, the Carolinian (Trains 79/80) will make a special stop twice a day near the fairgrounds entrance. Passengers traveling from Charlotte, Kannapolis, Salisbury, High Point, Greensboro, Burlington, Durham, and Cary will have easy access to the fair. The northbound Carolinian leaves Charlotte at 7 a.m. with a scheduled arrival at the fair-

grounds at 10:08 a.m. The southbound Carolinian departs the fairgrounds at 4:56 p.m., with a scheduled arrival in Charlotte at 8:12 p.m. The special stop is wheelchair accessible and the train has Wi-Fi®. For information about visiting the North Carolina State Fair and to make your reservations, visit ncbytrain. org or call 800-BY-TRAIN. The city code for the state fair stop is NSF. Additional information can be found at Amtrak.com or by calling 800-USA-RAIL.

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Legals 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

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East Gaston rallies South Point holds for win over Huss off Ashbrook By John Wilson

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East Gaston Warrior head coach Sean Joyce has been looking to see how his team would perform if the chips were down and the game was on the line. Against Hunter Huss the Warriors showed they can hang with the big boys of the Big South. In a high scoring frenzy the Warriors held on and beat the Huskies 32-25. "It was a good win," coach Joyce said. The normally well balanced Warrior offense stuck to the ground against Huss. East Gaston had 348 yards of total offense- 322 of it came on the ground. When EG went to the air, quarterback Alex Adams had limited success. Adams was 3-8 for 26 yards. Despite a poor day through the air, Adams made up for things on the ground. The junior scampered for 117 yards off of 17 carries to lead all Warrior runners. Other Warrior runners had good games as well. Dontavis Walker had 16

carries for 96 yards and a TD. Running back Tyler Spurling ended his day with 90 yards and a score as well. There were times in the game where the outcome was in question. If the Warriors were going to pull it out they were going to have to do something they had struggled with all yearfocus. "We had the lead and they came back," Joyce said. “Our guys were losing focus. Tonight were able to pull it together and focus. We hadn't been able to do that before." With the Warriors trailing late in the 4th quarter the focus was needed. Warrior QB Alex Adams led his team on a 78 yard 6 play drive that brought the Warriors within sight of a win. When Adams handed off to Walker and he scored from the 2 yard line the Warriors were back in it. Austin Woods connected to Bailey Crane on the two point conversion and East Gaston was up by 7. The score was 32-27. Huss was never able to score again. "I was pleased we were

able to get over the hump," Joyce said. "We faced adversity. We rose up and made things happen." Joyce was happy to get the win but see areas the Warriors can work on. "Offensively we played well," Joyce said. "One turnover in two games." With the offense starting to jell the Warriors are going to focus on the defense. The Warriors gave up 392 yards of total offense to a good Huss team. But on the plus side they also generated 3 big turnovers. "Huss is talented," Joyce said. "They have speed and skill." Joyce knows his defense can do even more. "We have room for improvement," Jkoyce said. "this was encouraging. We know we can be that much better." This week the Warriors host Ashbrook at Arrowhead stadium. "Ashbrook is going to be a big game." Joyce said. 1 2 3 4 F EG 8 3 13 8 32 HH 6 6 7 6 25

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The South Point Red Raiders held off a late Ashbrook rally to improve their record to 4-3. Better yet for Big Red is the fact that the team remains undefeated in the Big South conference. In a 27-16 win the South Point running game continued to roll along. Things were pretty quiet in the first half of the game. At the half SP had a 7-3 lead. In the second half things got crazy. The Red Raiders put up 20 second half points to outpace the 16 put up by Ashbrook. South Point was able to hold off Ashbrook with two 4th quarter stops deep in Red Raider territory. The

Red Raider defense played well. They held the Green Wave running game to only 44 yards on the day. Ashbrook did well putting the ball in the air for 290 yards but it wasn't enough. South Point linebacker Tyler Hall came up big with a late 4th quarter pick to help seal the win. The South Point offense ended the night with 351 yards of total offense. Against the Green Wave the top runner was wing back Tanner Muse. Muse gained 133 off of five carries for a staggering 26.6 yards per carry average. Muse's best play was a 63 yard 4th quarter run that pushed the Red Raider lead to 27. South Point quarterback Jaquan Brooks had a pro-

ductive game. The senior QB had 73 yards on the ground and a pair of TDs. One score came in the 1st quarter the other in the 2nd. Against Ashbrook Brooks went to the air only once. His only pass on the night was a 9-yard strike to fullback Ryland Etherton. For his part Etherton continued to be the Red Raiders' workhorse back. Etherton put up 66 yards off of 20 carries. He also scored a touchdown. This week South Point will face off in what may be a Big South showdown when the Red Raiders play host the the 5-2 Forestview Jaguars. The winner of this game may well determine who will win the conference.

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Mount Holly Parks & Recreation sports registrations - sign up now Mount Holly Parks and Recreation is offering sports registrations. Youth Basketball Registration will go from Oct. 10-Nov. 21. The following leagues are available: 5-6 co-ed, 7-8 co-ed, 9-10 boys, 11-12 boys, 13-15 boys, and 9-13 girls. Mountain Island Lacrosse will be having a three day lacrosse skills academy at Tuckaseege Park on Saturday Oct. 25, Nov. 1, and Nov. 8 from 2-3pm. Equipment will be provided to use. To register go to www.milacrosse.org. Fist of the Tiger Martial Arts offers classes on Wednesdays from 630-8pm at the Old Gym in Mount Holly. For more information on the class please contact the instructor at kiai426@yahoo.com.

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