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Serving Belmont • Cramerton • Lowell • McAdenville • Mount Holly • Stanley

Doris Hicks beat cancer and is Belmont Federal Savings quilting and canning up a storm and Loan- a century of better business

By Alan Hodge

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Doris Hicks, 82, of N. Belmont is not only a cancer survivor, she's a quilter and canner extraordinaire who loves to share her covering and culinary creations with others.

Hicks learned the crafts of quilting and canning as a young girl growing up on the family farm in the Cleveland County community of Mooresboro.

“I would sit and watch my mother make quilts from little squares of cloth,” Hicks said.

“The quilts weren't decorations, they were practical and kept us warm.”

Her mother also taught Hicks how to can food.

“We always had a garden and put fruit and vegetables in Doris Hicks of N. Belmont is seen with one of the many quilts she makes by hand. This one is jars,” she said. similar to those she watched her mother make growing up on the family farm near Mooresboro.

Photo by Alan Hodge see more DORIS HICKS page 2

Cramerton Centennial will include memorabilia from 1955 square dance team

By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Some pretty impressive acts were seen on the Ed Sullivan television show during its day including the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Jefferson Airplaneand the Cramerton Square Dance Team.

This coming weekend, in addition to a lot of other wonderful items, memorabilia from the team's performance will be on display during the Cramerton Centennial event.

It was August 14th, 1955 when the square dance group hit the national spotlight on Sullivan’s CBS-TV “Toast of the Town” entertainment variety show, but team members Doris and Mack Stowe who currently live in Belmont and were in their 20s back then, remember the sensations quite well. see more CRAMERTON page 3

According to Belmont Federal Savings and Loan Association president Mike Anthony, that financial institution is the oldest of its type in the county still in its original form, and now has a century of service to customers under its belt.

“The company started in an office at Chronicle Mill on February 19, 1915,” said Anthony. “The idea was to help people buy homes.”

The firm was first known as Belmont Building and Loan Association. Its charter declared “the object for which said corporation is formed is to enable subscribers hereto to assist each other, and all who may become associated with them in making loans to its members only, and to enable them to acquire real estate, making improvements thereon and removing encumbrances therefrom by the payments of periodical installments”.

The guys who got the firm up and running were Belmont's movers and shakers of the period. R.B. Suggs was the first president. Other charter officers included first vice president R.F. Cox, second vice president D.P. Stowe, secretary treasurer W.D. Crawford, and solicitor George Mason.

Original directors included C.E. Tucker, D.P. Stowe, R.B. Suggs, S.P. Stowe, J.E. Ford, D.B. Cloninger, D. Frank Ware, W.R. Stowe, J. Brown Hall, F.P. Hall, A.C. Lineberger, C.L. Bumgardner, R.F. Cox, W.D. Crawford, and George W. Stowe.

The company was bankrolled by selling $100 shares.

The first office was in the Bank of Belmont Building that opened in 1927. In 1952, the company moved to 126 N. Main St. (now occupied by the Lyerly Agency). In 1970 the firm relocated to an ultra-modern building at 42 E. Catawba St. Now, it is located in a magnificent structure at 210 Park St. that opened in 2011.

In addition to Anthony, current employees include vice president J. Mark Yount, secretary Deborah Harris, treasurer Robin Clanton, assistant secretary J. Annette Walls, assistant treasurer Henry Chucci, compliance officer Renea Jones, loan officers Michelle Palmer, Tonya Stamey, and Rhonda paker.

Board members are Anthony, Robert Coleman, Linda Cox, see more BELMONT FEDERAL AND LOAN page 2

Cramerton Square dance team members are seen on the stage with Ed Sullivan in 1955 including: Mack Stowe, Doris Stowe, Joel McCurley, Dot McCurley, Martha Holland, Bert Holland, James Cunningham, Frances Cunningham, Ralph Barrett, Margaret Ford, Jimmy Haynes, Sue Ford, Ben Cunningham, Effie Byers, Max Bost, Becky Queen, Ramon Carter, Spencer Love, Meg Love.Students will reenact the square dance during the Fine Arts Pro- The current staff at Belmont Federal and Loan Association duction starting at 4pm Oct. 17 at Stuart Cramer High. The play “Home: A Portrait of a gives the same “hometown” service to customers that the firm has for the past century.

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DORIS HICKS

BELMONT FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN From page 1

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By and by Hicks married and moved to McAdenville in 1950. She worked at Pharr Yarns for several decades as a winder, raising a family at the same time. In 1992, her first husband died and she felt lost.

She also got, and beat, cancer.

“My doctor told me to not sit around and dwell on things,” she said. “So I started quilting and canning again.”

When Hicks makes a quilt (so far she's done over 50 of them), she doesn't use modern shortcuts.

“I do each stitch by hand like my mother used to,” she says. “It takes at least a month to do each one. It's real finger working.”

One quilt she did that won a blue ribbon is called a yoyo quilt. It has hundreds of circular pieces of cloth each with a button in the middle.

“It took me a year to make that one,” Hicks said.

Her choice of quilt themes is eclectic. Some are made from small cloth squares like her mother made back on the farm. Others have scenes from the Wizard of Oz, Dale Earnhardt, geometric patterns, Christmas toys, and Elvis. Hicks loves Elvis.

“Woo hoo,” she said at the mention of “The King's” name. “He loved his mother and people too.”

Hicks also made a series of Carolina Panthers quilts for her grandchildren.

When she's not quilting, Hicks is practicing the agricultural art of canning. She gets her fruit and vegetables from a guy in Stanley, farmer markets, and trips to the NC mountains. The inside of her house on Melody Dr. is a cornucopia of jars containing all sorts of good things to eat.

Items include soups, kraut, chow chow, salsa, jelly, green beans,okra, apple sauce, apple butter, etc. etc.

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It took Doris Hicks a year to make this blue ribbon winning yoyo quilt.

Photos by Alan Hodge “Canning is a lot of work, her doctors and folks in need. sir,” Hicks says.

“I help anyone I can,” she Unfortunately, Hicks lost said. her second husband, CarAs for the future, Hicks inroll, about a month ago, but tends to pass on the skills she she's bouncing back again learned long ago in Mooresand keeping herself busy as boro and continues in Belalways. mont to her own daughters “Quilting and canning and granddaughters. have been great therapy for “I'm going to keep at it as me,” she says. long as the Lord lets these Importantly, Hicks doesn't hands and eyes work,” she horde her wares. She gives said. some of her goods away to

Walter Dixon, Harold Fite, R. David Hall, David Howe, and J. Mark Yount.

During the 100 years it's been in business, Belmont Federal Savings and Loan has survived the Great Depression and the so-called Great Recession and is still going strong.

“We have had generations of customers,” Anthony said.

“People with us now say their parents and grandparents were customers.”

Anthony thinks he knows why that loyalty has been ongoing.

“We give special, personal attention to our customers,” he said. “We have a hometown feel.”

That feeling will see Belmont Federal Savings and Loan into the coming century.

“We are looking forward to serving customers with our primary business of home mortgages well into the future” he said. “It's what we do.”

This picture taken circa 1952 shows the Belmont Federal Savings and Loan staff in their office on Main St. Archival photo

This beautiful edifice on Park St. is the current home of Belmont Federal Savings and Loan Assoc.

Photo by Alan Hodge

South Point VFD board meeting South Point VFD is hosting a Community Member meeting Nov. 9 at 7pm at 2300 South Point Rd. for the purpose of electing four Board members by Community Member Residents to serve the community for three years. Residents are encouraged to participate in this event. If you are interested in serving your community in this capacity, send your intentions to SPVFD, PO Box 1201 Belmont NC 28012 or lgrjjr@cs.com before Oct. 30, 2015. Board members shall be 25 years of age, a resident for one year, owner of a residence and be available for evening meetings at 6pm. Your name, address, vocation, and contact information required.

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CRAMERTON From page 1 “It was an incredible time,” Doris said. “We were young and had never been anywhere. To be transported to New York in high style was something we could never have dreamed of.”

The dance team’s “day jobs” were at Burlington Mills in Cramerton and the firm footed the bill for the trip. Originally, the idea was to fly the team to New York on the company plane, but Hurricane Connie blew in and the flight was scrubbed, meaning the round-trip journey to and from the Big Apple was made by train.

Arriving in New York on the morning of August 13, the team took a tour of the United Nations

building then went to Radio City Music Hall and watched the Rockettes. They also took in a Broadway show, “Pajama Game”. Another place they visited was a nightclub called the Latin Quarter.

But the trip also included some hard work. The team had a series of rehearsals before the televised performance took place.

When the long awaited time to go before the cameras arrived, the team put on a great show.

“It was awesome,” Mack said. “We had danced all over the southeast but now the whole world could see us.”

Doris recalled the reception the team got to its “down home”

dance act from the New York audience.

“I’m sure it was quite unusual for that part of the country,” she said. “But Mr. Sullivan had given us a big build-up to the crowd and we got some nice applause.”

After the team had performed and the show was over, they had a meet and greet session with Ed and other stars such as Rosalind Russell that had appeared on the same show.

“Mr. Sullivan and the others were very nice and made us all feel very welcome,” Doris recalled.

The next morning, the team’s New York adventure continued with a tour of Manhattan and a ferryboat ride where the tour guide pointed out the team over the loudspeaker. Since the team

was wearing gingham shirts and dresses like the ones they had sported on the Sullivan show the night before, several other passengers had already guessed who the group was.

After the boat ride, the team headed for their hotel, packed up, and left Penn Station at 7:45pm. An all night train ride had them back in Charlotte on August 16 at 8:25am.

An after action report of the trip that was written by B.M. Haynes and dated August 18, 1955 described what went on during the adventure and gave thanks to persons such as Burlington’s Cramerton Division Manager J.D. Barbee and Mrs. John Harden for their help in making it a success.

Overall, the jaunt was one that left an indelible mark on ev-

Page 3 eryone involved that has lasted thinking about how privileged over 60 years. we were to have been part of “Even today I get chills something like that,” Doris said.

"Meet The Candidates" topic at Business Buzz Breakfast Seventeen candidates seeking election in the cities and towns of the Montcross area in eastern Gaston County participated in a “Meet The Candidate” breakfast on September 24, hosted by the Montcross Area Chamber and sponsored by CaroMont Health. All candidates for office in Belmont, Cramerton, Lowell, McAdenville, Mount Holly and Stanley were invited to the event at the Kimbrell Campus of Gaston College in Belmont.

Each candidate spoke about his or her most important objectives, if elected to office, and also about the steps they will propose to support existing businesses and encourage new businesses in their communities. Chamber Board Chair Melia Lyerly of the Lyerly Agency welcomed Chamber members and friends attending and introduced the candidates. With no contested races in McAdenville and Stanley, no candidates from those towns participated.

Early voting begins on October 22 and ends on October 31. And election day is November 3. Sample ballots and voter registration forms were available for pick-up.

“Meet the Candidates” was the third in a series of morning issueoriented Business Buzz Breakfasts arranged this year by the Chamber and sponsored by CaroMont Health.

Chamber Board Chair Melia Lyerly is in the center, with Belmont City Council candidates (from left) Martha Stowe, Doug Gadd, Ron Foulk and Brian Anderson.

Montcross Chamber photo

Centennial Celebration October 16-18, 2015 Friday, October 16, 2015 9am-3pm

Historical Timeline/Information

Saturday, October 17, 2015 (Cond.)

12:30pm-1:30pm

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8:30am 10am

Golf Tournament - Shotgun Start (Pre-registration required)

7pm

(Sandwich, chips, drink - cash only) (Buddy’s, Hillbilly’s, & Kyle Fletcher’s Barbeque) (Bluegrass Music Provided by: Whitewater)

Golf Tournament - Registration (Cramer Mountain Club)

2pm-4pm 4pm-6pm

Fine Arts Production (Stuart W. Cramer High School) The Cramers - Entertainment Awards Ceremony Home, A Portrait Of The Family - Theatre Production (An adaptation of: I’ll Be Home For Christmas)

Homecoming game against North Gaston High School (Kick-off 7:30pm)

Concert on Center Street - Disco Lemonade (Sponsored by Cramerton Merchants Association)

6pm-8pm

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6:30pm-9:30pm

Centennial Concert at Town Center 6:30pm (Hotwire) 7:30pm (Coming Up Brass)

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Breakfast Specials at Local Restaurants

9am-3pm

Historical Timeline Exhibit Open

9:30pm

(C.B. Huss Recreation Complex)

11:30am-12:30pm Centennial Dedication Ceremony

Mount Holly City Council candidate Carolyn Holbrook Breyare (left), Melia Lyerly, Council candidates Jeff Meadows and J. Jason Gowen.

Cramerton Fall Carnival (Town Center)

Football game at Stuart Cramer HS.

8pm-11pm

Centennial Picnic Lunch ($5 per plate)

Centennial Fireworks Display

Sunday, October 18, 2015 10pm-2pm

Melia Lyerly (center) with Cramerton Town Commission candidates Sandra Ware (left) and Susan Neeley.

Homecoming Services at Local Churches

Cramerton Centennial Golf Tournament Friday, October 16, 2015 Cramer Mountain Club | 102 Hidden Pastures Drive Registration 8:30 AM • Shotgun Start 10:00 AM Includes: Green Fees, Cart, Sponsor Bag, Breakfast, and Lunch Special Prizes For: •Longest Drive •Closest To Pin •Top 3 Winners (Cash Prize) •Oldest and Youngest Player •Other Drawings and 50/50 Raffles to benefit the Cramerton Ministerial Association DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A NEW VEHICLE COURTESY OF THE MCKENNEY FAMILY OF DEALERSHIPS!

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Mildred Ford named BHS Distinguished Citizen of Year Mrs. Mildred Tucker Ford has been selected by the Belmont Historical Society as the Distinguished Citizen of the Year for 2014. This award is given annually to a deceased individual who has made a significant contribution to Belmont and the surrounding area.

Mrs. Ford certainly fits the description. The award will be presented to Mrs. Ford’s family October 18, 2015 at 2:30 PM in the Historical Society’s Museum with a reception to follow. The Museum is located at 40 Catawba Street, Belmont, NC. Friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Ford are invited to attend.

In the early 1950’s Mrs. Ford, along with Edith Coppedge and some other Belmont residents became concerned over the plight of the less fortunate and started a city wide campaign to address their needs. They consulted churches, school administrators, and social agencies to identify who needed food, clothing, medicine or money. Items collected were housed wherever they could find space – basement of the Bank of Belmont, churches, and homes. While they worked diligently year round they made a special effort during the holidays to make sure not a single family in Belmont went without a Christmas.

The early efforts by Mrs. Ford and others laid the foundation for the current Belmont Community Organization often referred to as the BCO. Mildred Ford became the first Executive Director of the BCO and due to her diligence it flourishes today continuing to provide food, clothing, furniture, medicine, and utilities to people who need emergency help.

Mildred Tucker Ford When Mrs. Ford was 85 the organization finally obtained its own building large enough to house all its services. The building was named in her honor and a portrait of her adorns the wall.

From the beginning Mildred Ford quickly emerged as the leader of the community organization and her name became synonymous with it. She became the person individuals called when they were in need or knew of someone else who needed assistance. She responded day or night and continued to work tirelessly throughout her life until she was no longer physically able to do so. She was very humble, quick to give credit to others, and was often embarrassed by the praise she received.

Attributes used to describe Mildred include: compassionate, kind, an adorable lady, very gracious lady, genteel spirit, a soft heart for people (especially mill workers) and a smile for everybody. A volunteer who worked with her described her as “The Mother Teresa of Belmont” and a great lady who never sought gratification for herself. She felt “helping our fellowmen is what the Christian life is all about and the Belmont Community Organization is my way of helping out.”

Her favorite Bible verse was Matthew 25:40 “And the King will answer and say unto them, verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” She credited her mother with teaching her the importance of kindness and felt she learned love of the community from her father. As a child she accompanied her mother to mill villages when she took food baskets to families in need.

Mrs. Ford was also involved in many other organizations including Department of Social Services, Board of Visitors Sacred Heart College, Belmont Beautification Club, and American Legion Auxiliary. She received many awards, among them, recipient of Belmont’s first Citizen of the Year Award, Belmont Professional Women’s Club Woman of the Year (1962), and honorary Doctor of Humanities Degree from Sacred Heart College in 1977.

Mildred Tucker Ford was born in Belmont in a house on East Catawba Street in 1913. Her father was superintendent of the Chronicle Mill at the time and later superintendent of the Crescent and National Mill. He was the Mayor of Belmont when he died and Mildred was only 12 years old at the time. After his death she and her mother moved to a house on South Central Avenue. When she married, her husband Paul Ford bought the house and they raised their children there. In her later years she moved to Ohio to be with her daughter and remained active until shortly before her death in 2013 at the age of 100.

Eloise Armstrong Buthe is the daughter of the late Buck Armstrong who was a guard for the Cramerton Mills.

She is seen with the very rare Model 1928 U.S. Navy Thompson submachine gun her father carried. According to Cramerton police captain Rodney Robinson, a similar one sold at auction in Raleigh a few years back for $51,000. During the Cramerton Centennial event, Armstrong’s Tommy gun will be on display in City Hall Oct. 16 and 17 from 10am-2pm and Robinson will be on hand to answer questions.

Photo by Alan Hodge

Buck Armstrong helped guard the Cramerton Mills payroll.

He would go to Gastonia and get sacks of silver dollars that were used to pay the mill workers. He carried a Tommy gun to deter robbers.

Archival photo

Gaston County public library expanded hours The Gaston County Public Library (GCPL) began expanded branch hours on October 13, 2015. The extended hours are the result of funding provided from a recent Gaston County Board of Commissioners decision to restore library branch hours to pre-recession levels. Patrons can find the new branch hours by going to the GCPL website (GastonLibrary.org) or by visiting a branch and picking up a ‘new hours’ brochure.

GCPL Director Laurel Morris is optimistic about the change.

“The restoration of branch hours is fulfilling a major need in our community,” Morris said.

“Giving patrons more access to information and public services is a major part of the library’s mission, so the expansion of hours is a monumental step in the right direction for the well-being of our community.”

To meet the demands of the new hours, staffing additions and reassignments are in process.

Regular library patrons might see unfamiliar staff members in the upcoming weeks, but Director Morris expects all branches to continue to progress amidst the changes.

Visit GastonLibrary.org to find Gaston County Public Library’s latest events and opportunities. Follow Gaston County Public Library and its branches on Instagram and Twitter @ gascopublib and “Like” its page on Facebook at Facebook.com/gastonlibrary.

NC Arts Council Grants to be awarded

The North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program will be awarding grants to several local groups. Recipients will include the Gaston Concert Association, Gaston County Art Guild, Academy of the Gifted, Gaston County Public Library, Gaston County Museum of Art & History, Mount Holly Community Development Foundation, Gaston Symphonic Band, Gaston Dance Theatre, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Gaston School of the Arts, Piedmont Chapter Links, Inc., DanceAbilities Academy and Gaston County Department

of Parks and Recreations. The funding will help to support programs and events from Concert in Schools, Visual Art Exhibitions, Music & Art Camp, Recital Showcase, Family Performing Arts Series to Art & Music Festival, Holiday Concert Series, Ballet Production, After School Art Program and Artists in Schools.

“State funding makes it possible to provide support for quality arts programming for students and families, while also helping to sustain our local economy.” said, Kim George, Executive Director, Gaston

Arts Council. “We are pleased to be among the 100 counties of North Carolina to receive funding each year to help provide diverse arts experiences within the community.” George said.

“The support of the statewide grants program by the General Assembly demonstrates the role the arts play in our economy and our quality of life,” said Wayne Martin, Executive Director, N.C. Arts Council. “Nonprofit arts organizations employ workers, stimulate commerce, generate tax revenues and help communities retain their vi- The Belmont Parks and Rec Gadabouts recently visited the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Later, the group went to Saluda and toured the town. brancy.” Martin said.

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Investigation complete in fatal wreck The Belmont Police Department and North Carolina Highway Patrol have concluded their investigation into a single car traffic accident that occurred on Friday, October 2 and resulted in the death of a Gaston County man.

Belmont police units responded at 10:33am that morning to the wreck after receiving a call involving a single car accident in the 6100 block of Wilkinson Blvd.

The wreck occurred when a City of Belmont vehicle hauling telephone poles collided with a pickup truck driven by John Alexander of Gastonia.

A passenger in the truck, Eddie Ray Pullen, 47 of Gastonia was killed. Pullen was pronounced dead at the scene, and Alexander was transported to CaroMont Regional Medical Center.

At the time of the wreck the City of Belmont vehicle and Alexander’s vehicle were traveling east bound on Wilkinson Blvd. (US 74). The city vehicle was in the right lane, and the Alexander vehicle was in the center lane.

As both vehicles went down Wilkinson Blvd the City of Belmont vehicle attempted to negotiate a right turn onto Lincoln St. As the City of Belmont vehicle turned right, the poles in the bed of the vehicle went into the lane of travel of Alexander’s vehicle, and the poles hit the Alexander truck. The poles were secured to the bed of the truck and never left the bed of the City of Belmont vehicle.

After the collision it is believed that Alexander lost control of the vehicle and it went across Wilkinson Blvd. where it hit a tree.

The resources of both the North Carolina Highway Patrol and Belmont Police Department were brought to bear to investigate the circumstances.

Export University 101 at Gaston College Dallas Campus The North Carolina District Export Council (NCDEC), the U.S. Department of Commerce’s U.S. Commercial Service office, and Gaston College will present Export University, a course on exporting designed to help U.S. companies begin an export initiative and gain increasing skills in innovation in their international sales.

The Export University 101 course is on Thursday, December 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It will meet in the Gaston College Myers Center Multipurpose Auditorium, 201 Highway 321 South, Dallas, N.C. The introductory course, Export University 101 – Introduction to Exporting, is targeted at new-to-export firms and current exporters that would like expert advice on the export process basics. It will be offered on the Dallas Campus of Gaston College. Subsequent courses meet at other locations.

Topics to be presented include:Getting Started in Exporting, Market Research, and Finding Overseas Customers; Developing Your Export Plan; Export Documentation and Logistics; Incoterms 2010; Getting Paid; Legal Considerations in Exporting; How We Did It – Export Success.

The registration fee for the course is $65.00 and includes refreshments, lunch, all course materials, and networking opportunities with experienced exporters. Attendees will also receive a certificate of completion following the course.

Registration is through NCDEC. To register on-line, go to: https://www.regonline.com/ Register/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1758358. Group registration is also available. For more information, go to www.ncdec.us or call Gaston College Continuing Education at 704-922-2244 or NCDEC at 704-333-4886, ext. 229.

Fall wildfire season approaching Fall wildfire season typically lasts from mid-October until mid-December, the time of year when people do a lot of yard work that may include burning leaves and yard debris. These fires sometimes escape and start wildfires.

There are many factors to consider before burning any debris. The N.C. Forest Service encourages residents considering debris burning to contact their local county forest ranger. The ranger can offer technical advice and explain the best options to help maximize the safety to people, property and the forest.

“Careless debris burning is the top cause of wildfires in North Carolina,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “You can reduce the risk of wildfire by not burning on dry, windy days, and by keeping a careful watch over a fire until it is out.”

The state Forest Service urges people to follow these tips to protect property and prevent wildfires:

• Consider alternatives to burning. Some types of debris, such as leaves, grass and stubble, may be of more value if they are not burned, but used for mulch instead.

• Check local burning laws. Some communities allow burning only during specified hours. Others forbid it entirely.

• Make sure you have a valid permit. You can obtain a burning permit at any Forest Service office or authorized permitting agent, or online at http://ncforestservice.gov.

• Keep an eye on the weather. Don’t burn on dry, windy days.

• Local fire officials can recommend a safe way to burn debris. Don’t pile vegetation on the ground. Instead, place it in a cleared area and contained in a screened receptacle, away from overhead branches and wires.

• Household trash should be hauled away to a trash or recycling station. It is illegal to burn anything other than yard debris.

• Be sure you are fully prepared before burning. To control the fire, you will need a hose, bucket, steel rake and a shovel for tossing dirt on the fire. Keep a phone nearby, too.

• Never use kerosene, gasoline, diesel fuel or other flammable liquids to speed debris burning.

• Stay with your fire until it is completely out.

• These same tips hold true for campfires and barbeques as well. Douse burning charcoal briquettes or campfires thoroughly with water. When soaked; stir the coals and soak them again. Be sure they are out cold and carefully feel to be sure they are extinguished.

Never dump hot ashes or coals into a wooded area.

• Burning agricultural residue and forestland litter: In addition to the rules above, a fire line should be plowed around the area to be burned. Large fields should be separated into small plots for burning one at a time.

Before doing any burning in a wooded area, contact your county ranger, who will weigh all factors, explain them and offer technical advice.

Studies have shown that taking these and other measures can reduce the possibility of wildfires.

For more information on ways you can prevent wildfires and loss of property, log onto http://ncforestservice. gov.

Belmont Fire Dept. giving free smoke detectors The Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy have released a report (available at www.strategicfire.org) from a national smoke alarm summit that brought together experts working to find solutions to the problem of residential fire deaths. More than 3,000 people were killed in fires in the United States last year, or one every 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Almost 16,000 were injured in these fires that caused $9.8 billion in damage, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Although smoke alarms can cut the risk of death in half, based on its experience in home safety visits done across the country, there is an estimated need for more than 100 million smoke alarms in homes today. Residents can contact the Belmont Fire Department for a smoke detector to be installed at no cost to them 704-825-0502.

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Obituaries

Eddie Ray Pullen

Gastonia, NC - Eddie Ray Pullen, age 48, went into the arms of The Lord on October 2, 2015.

A native of Gaston County, he was the son of Audrey Lingerfelt Pullen and the late Alfred Henry Pullen. Eddie owned and operated Belmont Fire and Safety Products, which was his passion. He was a wonderful and loving husband and father.

Eddie will be dearly missed.

A service to celebrate his life was held at 11:00AM, Wednesday, Oct. 7 at Unity Baptist Church in Belmont with Pastor Joe Lawing officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen, “A Quite Place”.

The family received friends Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6:00-9:00 at McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont.

Survivors include his wife, Wendy Pullen; children, Jesse Pullen, Hailey Pullen, Cody Pullen and Alicia Pullen; mother, Audrey Pullen; brothers, J.R., Barry, Steve, Arthur, Joey, Bryan, and David Pullen; sisters, Wanda Garris, Judith Baker and Lisa Pullen; father in law and mother in law, Richard and Judy Gladden; and many extended family members.

Memorials may be made to Cramerton Christian Acad-

emy, c/o Jesse and Hailey Pullen, 426 Woodlawn Ext., Cramerton, NC 28032.

Condolences may be sent online by visiting www. mcleanfuneral.com McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont served the Pullen Family.

William A. Broome “Arnie” Mount Holly, NC - William A. Broome “Arnie”, passed away Tuesday October 6, 2015 at Courtland Terrace in Gastonia, NC. He was born March 2, 1926 in Paw Creek, NC. Arnie was son of the late Lee Miller Broome and Annie Bumgarner Broome and husband of the late Patsy Jones Broome and father of the late William “Randy” Broome.

He is survived by a brother in law Coit Auten of Lancaster, SC, and two nieces Cynthia A. Jonas and husband Gasden of York, SC and Kathy A. Roberts and husband Kim “Hoppy” of Heath Springs, SC. Sisters in law Helen J. Killian and husband Don of Mount Holly, Betty J. Marble and husband Frederic of Mooresville, NC, Elizabeth J. Broome of Gastonia, NC, Polly B. Jones of Mount Holly, Pauline J. Jones of Stanley and brother in law

Hudson Jones and wife Regis of Cramerton, NC. Numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Mr. Broome was preceded in death by three sisters Annie Auten, Katherine McEntire and Elizabeth Ledford, four brothers Paul, Ralph, Leonard and Robert Broome.

Arnie was retired from Duke Energy (Duke Power).

He was an avid golfer, winning numerous tournaments and was a charter member of Cowan’s Ford Country Club.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mount Holly where he was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class and church greeter, a former member of the church choir and Vagabond Club.

A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Broome was held 1:00pm Friday October 9, 2015 at the First Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Kendell Cameron, Reverend Dr. Bob Winecoff and Reverend Brian Childers officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery.

The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Morningside Assisted Living, Caromont, and Courtland Terrace for the love and care that was given Arnie.

They would also like to thank Dr. John Sensenbrenner and his staff for the love and care given to Arnie over the years.

Memorials may be made

to the Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter, 4600 Park Road 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.

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

Jenkins of Iron Station, Gail 2015 at the Woodlawn Chapel Jones of Stanley; five brothers of Woodlawn Funeral Home Luther Mashburn of Mount with Pastor Jerry Taylor ofHolly, Earnest Mashburn of ficiating. Burial followed at Stanley, Gilbert Mashburn of Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery.

Stanley, Clifford Mashburn The family received friends of Iron Station and Bobby from 7:00-9:00pm WednesMashburn of Iron Station. day at the funeral home.

Mrs. Hoyle would like to Condolence messages may recognize lifelong friends be sent to the family at www.

Judy Brown, Sue Kelly, Lillie woodlawnfuneral.org Tompkins and Phyllis Lee. Woodlawn Funeral Home Clairene A service to celebrate the in Mount Holly, NC served Mashburn Hoyle life of Mrs. Hoyle was held the family.

Denver, NC - Clairene 2:00pm Thursday, October 8, Mashburn Hoyle, 74, of 1546 Triangle Circle, passed away For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy on Monday to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us.

October 5, –Romans 8:18 2015. She was born in Swain County, daughter of the late Zeb and Grace JenHood Memorial AME Zion Church will hold its annual Ockins Mashburn. She was pre- toberfest event on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10am-8pm in Reid ceded in death by her husband Park, Belmont. There will be games, vendors, live entertainAlfred Dixon Hoyle and two ment, voter registration, fish, ribs, chicken, etc. Call Samuel sisters Mary Ellen Mashburn Bowens at 704-605-9421 or Oscar Reid at 704-825-2055 for and Williebell Page. more information. The event had originally been set for Oct. 3 She is survived by one but was postponed due to weather. daughter Teresa Lefferity and husband Dan of Conway, Creating Memories With Dignity & Respect SC; one son Jack Setzer of Mount Holly; one grandson Bo Mashburn of the home; one stepdaughter Angela Brotherton and husband Scott of Catawba County; one stepFuneral & Cremation son Bruce Hoyle of Gastonia; SERVICE three step grandchildren and four step great grandchildren; 101 Oak Grove St. • Mt. Holly, NC 28120 four sisters Betty Jean Goodson of Lincolnton, Melanie Bishop of Stanley, Jeannie

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

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

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Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week Meditations God sustains in the wilderness Featured Pet of the Week is a Beagle named Lobo. Lobo is a 2 year old male that weighs about 20-30 lbs. beagle. He is black, white and tan. Lobo has the best personality, he loves to play and gets along with other dogs and humans too. He would make a great family pet. With a good massage on the neck, Lobo will “sing” his way into your heart.

Lobo is current on distemper/parvo vaccines, micro-chipped, has 30 days free of pet insurance and has been de-wormed several times.

Beagles have an even temper and gentle disposition. Beagles are excellent with children and this is one of the reasons they have become popular family pets. They are pack animals and usually do well with a companion dog. They are not too demanding with regard to exercise. But, regular exercise helps ward off the weight gain to which the breed is prone. They do require a fenced yard as they have a tendency to wander.

Stop in to visit the pets this weekend at PetSmart in Gastonia because the dogs and cats love the attention. Lobo will be there all weekend so come on out for some family fun. We also have other pets available for adoption at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard.

Tri-County Animal Rescue will be available Friday from 6-9 pm, Saturday noon to 6 pm and Sunday 2-5 pm Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways.

We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals.

Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Our “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food.

For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@yahoo.com, visit us on the web at www.tcar.us or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006

Tickets still available for DSBG first music festival Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden’s first Lost Hollow Music Fest to be held on Oct. 17 and 18 will feature six performances by speciallyselected old time, bluegrass and Americana bands including Grammy winner David Holt and Nashville mandolin prodigy Sierra Hull.

The festival will kick off on Saturday, Oct. 17 with Riverbend at 10 a.m., David Childers & the Serpents at noon, and headliner Sierra Hull at 2 p.m. It will continue on Sunday, Oct. 18 at noon with Darin & Brooke

Aldridge, followed by Underhill Rose at 2 p.m. and headliner David Holt & Josh Goforth at 4 p.m.

In addition to this fantastic lineup of top-notch performers, the Catawba River Bluegrass Association will hold jam sessions throughout the weekend on the acoustic stage. Our State magazine will be on-site October 17 distributing complimentary issues of the magazine and a raffle prize giveaway and Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina will be onsite Oct. 18 to provide infor-

mation about music born in the mountains of the Carolinas and the rich music traditions of the region. WSGE will also be present. Other highlights include a cornhole tournament and fun for the whole family. Young music enthusiasts can make their very own canjos and youngsters will also enjoy activities in the Kiddie Corral while parents sit back and relax during the concerts.

Food trucks including Roots Farm Food and Ranucci’s Big Butt BBQ will be onsite offering delicious lunch and

snack options and a selection of craft beer and other beverages including local cider from Red Clay Ciderworks will be also be available for purchase.

Tickets and limitedtime packages are available in advance online at www.DSBG.org. Hillside Theatre Packages can also be purchased over the phone by calling 704-8291252. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Several years ago, I went as a chaperone with our youth group to a corn maze. After being separated into teams, we began our journey trying to find the Promise Land on the other side. All I remember is our endless journey through the maze. It was hot, tiring and filled with dead ends. It seemed like we kept passing the same corn stalk over and over. Finally, I took the team I was leading, and we sneaked out a side exit. We sat and enjoyed nachos while waiting for the others.

I know what you are thinking, “Not a good example pastor.” Maybe, but we did enjoy the nachos.

I recall that event because it reminded me of my spiritual wilderness journey. It was a time in my life I felt everything had dried up completely. I felt I kept living the same day over and over with a lot of dead ends. I tried to pray, but my prayers seemed flat and dry. It was at this moment I knew I was in a desert place.

Have you ever been in a spiritual desert? Have you been at that place in your life you felt the overflow of blessing has dried up? While in your desert wilderness you probably wonder if you will ever leave this place. I discovered in my dry place I was brought there for a reason. I learned that what I was really hungry for was not success, education, power and position. I was

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hungry for a God I could Rev. Angela Pleasants not con- First United trol. I had Methodist Church, to learn Mount Holly that God alone is enough. I also learned something else in the wilderness.

When I thought I was alone, God was sustaining me as He sustained the Israelites in their wilderness wanderings. “You gave your Spirit to instruct them and did not withhold your manna from their mouth and gave them water for their thirst.

Forty years you sustained them in the wilderness and they lacked nothing. Their clothes did not wear out and their feet did not swell.”

Nehemiah 9:20-21 ESV. God will meet out daily needs when we truly follow Him, obey His Word and live righteously.

In my wilderness, I had to make a choice. Do I belong to the things I felt I lost or do I belong to God? What choice will you make? I may no longer have the position, titles and recognition in society. But, I do have the position at the feet of Jesus. I do have the title of “child of God.” I do have recognition in heaven because my name is in the Lamb’s Book of Life. God is enough.

When the Jonas brothers and their father Kevin Sr. open Nellie's Southern Kitchen restaurant at 36N. Main in Belmont later this year, it will also feature a take out section with rooftop dining and Southern-style cuisine inspired by family recipes and using the best local ingredients developed by Executive Chef Ben Sholiton. Guests dining at Nellie’s can expect Southern staples including fried chicken, biscuits and gravy and shrimp and grits as well as homemade breads and pastries. The menu will also offer lighter dishes for those who want healthier versions of their favorite Southern comfort food.

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Sudden infant death syndrome is sad

By Amy Wadsworth Public Information Coordinator Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties publicinfo@pfclg.com

SIDS, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is the sudden and unexplained death of a baby under one year of age. It is the leading cause of death in babies after one month of age to one year.

Although health care providers don’t know what causes SIDS, there are certain precautions you can take.

When your baby is awake place him on his stomach to play. This will help his neck, shoulder and arms grow strong. When your baby is napping or sleeping they should always be placed on their back.

“Stomach to play, back to sleep,” is an easy way to remember the proper sleep practices.

It is also recommended that children have their own bed or crib and they should not sleep with their parents.

Juliana Whitaker, Child Care Health Consultant for Lincoln County encourages her child care providers to talk families about safe sleep environments.

She suggests using light weight blankets or toddler sheets instead of heavier fleece type blankets for nap times. Another idea is to use no blankets or bedding in the sleep space at a child care facility. If needed, sleep sacks can be used in place of a blanket.

Here are some other tips to help reduce the risk of SIDS: •Place your baby on a firm mattress since soft surfaces increase the risk of SIDS. Use a safety-approved crib mattress.

•Keep pillows, quilts and stuffed toys away from the sleep area.

•Keep blankets and other coverings away from your baby’s nose and mouth.

•Do not smoke around your child.

•Make sure your baby does not get too warm, keep the room at a temperature (68 to 75 degrees) that is comfortable for an adult. Dress them in light clothing.

•Keep your CPR certification up to date.

Amy Wadsworth Save the Date: Partnership for Children Family Spooktacular, Saturday, October 31, 2015 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vale, NC. All activities are free.

Want to learn more about the Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties?

The Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties is your local Smart Start agency. You can reach us at 704-922-0900 or visit us online at www.pfclg.com.

Our vision is a community where young children will reach their health and educational potential.

Connect with us:www. pfclg.com or http://www. facebook.com/pfclg

The Gaston County Family YMCA has partnered with the YMCA of Columbia, South Carolina to provide needed relief materials which consist of bottled water, non-perishable foods, and pet supplies. This effort was championed by YMCA volunteer Steve Huffstettler in an effort to assist our neighbors. All Gaston County Family YMCA facilities and three community partners are collecting these supplies through Thursday, October 15th and delivering items to the YMCA of Columbia to distribute.

YMCA Facilitites - Central YMCA 615 W. Franklin Blvd Gastonia; South Gaston Family YMCA 3210 Union Road Gastonia; Cherryville Family YMCA 119 East Main Street Cherryville; Pharr Family YMCA 208 Main Street McAdenville; Stowe Family YMCA 196 YMCA Drive Belmont.

Three offsite locations - South Point Pet Hospital - 3 N. Main Street Belmont; Carolina Trust Bank - 534 South New Hope Road Gastonia; Tindol Ford - 1908 E. Franklin Gastonia.

Allie Keistler and Daniel Hyppolite are seen carrying cases of water into the Stowe Family YMCA. Molly D’Avria photo

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The Belmont City Council adopted the Main Street Business Recognition Program as recommend by the Main Street Advisory Board. This program recognizes the milestone anniversary years (5, 10, 15, 20, etc.) of our downtown businesses, and the vital role our businesses play in the vitality and economic viability of our main street area.

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Belmont’s Best recognized recently The City Council recently recognized “Belmont’s Best” by presenting each of them a certificate of appreciation and engraving each business name on our celebration plaque which will be located in City Hall.

The businesses listed below are the first group, of many businesses within our main street area, celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2015. White's Restaurant 35 years;

Art by J 30 years; Creative Travel 25 years; Brenda's Cake Gallery 15 years; South Point Pet Hospital 10 years.

Pictured: Delta Sanders, Laurie McDonald, Tony Johns and Rebecca Johns from Creative Travel, Jeaniene Dibble of Art by J Studio, Brenda Hill of Brenda’s Cake Gallery, and Dr. Dobie of South Point Pet Hospital.

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The Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston Counties held its Board meeting on Oct. 6. Left to right: Michael Linker, Executive Director at the Partnership for Children; Sandra Ng with Ms. Janice’s Daycare who obtained her associates degree in Early Childhood Education; Lola Brooks with Childcare Network #99 who just published a children’s book; Kim Ward with Partnership for Children who obtained her associates degree in Education and Tammy Kane, Board Chair. Not pictured is Marsha Furr with the Grace School who received her associates degree in Early Childhood Education.

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More than 400 high school students attended the Career Expo: Discover the New Face of Manufacturing program on October 2 at Gaston College. The event gave students an opportunity to learn about careers in advanced manufacturing. Gaston County Schools, Gaston College, Gaston Career Climb, Gaston Regional Chamber and local manufacturing companies sponsored the Career Expo.

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Stanley Festival rescheduled Due to the bad weather last weekend, the Stanley County Fest has been rescheduled to October 23 and 24. There will be a Friday night concert by Mill Town and the rides on the 23rd. On the 24th the festival will take place downtown.

GSM Honored at Chamber’s Small Business Awards A company that’s been driving the HVAC industry in Gaston County for almost 90 years got a special nod of recognition from the Gaston Regional Chamber at their annual Small Business Awards & Gala on September 24th.

Gastonia Sheet Metal received the Commerce Award: Business of the Year for companies with 51+ employees.

Steven Long, president of the residential division, accepted the award from the sponsor, John Lowery of Lowery Financial Group.

GSM Services is a family owned business that has served this area since 1927.

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South Point beats Ashbrook at homecoming 24-14

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

Everyone wants to play well at homecoming. The South Point Red Raiders are no exception. Right from the start the Red Raiders jumped all over the Ashbrook Green Wave. South Point combined a solid offensive effort with equally strong play on defense and special teams. The home crowd left happy. South Point won their annual homecoming game 24-14.

All year Ashbrook has played fairly well. South Point head coach Mickey Lineberger was looking for balance and he got it. “It was a total team win,�

Lineberger said. “We played well on offense, defense and special teams. They are a good football team with outstanding athletes on both sides of the ball.�

South Point quarterback Diontrea King started things rolling for South Point scoring on an 11 yard run in the 1st quarter.

Going into the 2nd quarter South Point was still up 7-0 when fullback Ryland Etherton scored on a long 33 yard run. With Thomas Lempereur’s PAT kick South Point went into the locker room at halftime up 14-0.

During halftime festivities Grace Russell was crowned as South Point’s new homecoming Queen.

The new Queen received an autographed game ball to go along with her crown, sash and a bouquet of roses.

In the second half things pretty much picked up where they left off for Big Red when Diontrea King broke

off a huge 63 yard run to put South Point up 21-0.

King’s score was followed up by a 36 yard Thomas Lempereur field goal.

With South Point up 24-0 it looked like a blowout was coming. But Ashbrook wasn’t having any of that.

The Green Wave scored back to back touchdowns. Coach Lineberger said that the quick scoring may have affected his team’s focus. “We jumped out to 24-0 lead,� Lineberger said. “We lost our edge. It’s hard to get it back.�

In the 4th quarter, South Point got enough of their edge back to shut the Ashbrook offense down. The Ashbrook rally proved to be short-lived.

Statistically, the scoreboard reflected the deal.

South Point had 324 yards of total offense. Ashbrook trailed with 293 yards.

Diontrea King had a monster of a night. King took 31 carries and turned it into 205 and 2 TD’s. Ryland Etherton continued to pound the ball for the tough inside yards amassing 85 yards off of 14 carries.

With the win, South Point improved to a 5-2 record. The Red Raiders are undefeated in Big South Conference play. “We took care of business,� Lineberger added. “We are getting better on both sides of the ball. We are peaking. We are getting ready for the playoffs.�

Up next South Point will collide with the 4-3 Forestview Jaguars. The Jags are also undefeated in conference play. “We have a big game this week against Forestview,�

Lineberger said. “In the pre-

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Ryland Etherton #31 sprints to the end zone for the touch- Red Raider #19 Matthew Robinson, #45 Camden Hale, #9 Nick down. The Red Raiders won 24 to 14 over the Green Farmer converge on an Ashbrook ball carrier.

Photos by Tommy Bain Wave. season Ashbrook and Forestview were picked to win the conference. We were picked to be second. We took care of Ashbrook now we have to take care of Forestview.�

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The Stuart Cramer High Storm needed a shot in the arm if they were going to have any hopes of making it to the post season. The Storm had lost back to back conference games and needed to rebound. The Storm geared up for their game against the Lake Norman Charter Knights looking for redemption. In a hard fought battle that went the distance the Storm racked up a much needed conference win beating Lake Norman 27-20.

“It was a close game,” head coach Ben McMillan said, “ I’m proud of the effort of our offense and defense.”

The Cramer offense has shown promise all year.

But they have also had their share of struggles. A new dimension may be Jaylen Rocquemore who has moved into the starting quarterback role and is making things happen. Rocquemore was in the mix when Cramer put

the first points on the scoreboard. He hit Isiah Foust on a 27 yard scoring pass. Lake Norman countered with a 51 yard bomb. Both teams failed on the PAT attempts so the score was 6-6 going into the 2nd quarter.

The Cramer defense has been solid all year. Against Lake Norman they held tough again.

“The defense did very well,” McMillan added.

“They gave up one big pass play. They also scored on us after a muffed punt.”

Lake Norman was able to move the ball but the Storm “D” made the stops they needed to.

“Lake Norman had one good drive. “McMillan stated.

On the scoreboard each team managed to counter the other’s moves. In the 2nd quarter Rocquemore scored on a one yard run. After that Jahkeem Brand punched it in with a run of his own. Kaleb Setzer nailed both extra points to

keep Cramer moving.

“Offensively our guys made plays,” McMillan added. “Jaylen Rocquemore threw some big balls.

On the offensive line we made some changes and they played well.”

McMillan thinks that the offense is starting to show what they are capable of.

“We got some things going,” McMillan went on to say. “We scored some points.”

Rocquemore ended the game with 52 yards off of 10 carries. In the air he went 14 for 23 with 211 yards, a TD and a pick.

Going into the 4th quarter the score was ties up 20-20.

That’s when the Cramer defense had their say.

The Storm “D” kept the Knights out of the end zone.

The tough defense down the stretch allowed the offense time to to work. Cramer took the lead on a 20 yard jaunt by Robert Truesdale.

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Stuart Cramer’s #81 Wade McLain #41 Scott Moore, #55 Eric Taylor bring down a Lake Norman Charter player. SC won 27-20.

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“We made a tackle on the five yard line to secure the win.” McMillan said.

With the win Cramer goes to 4-3 over all. They are 1-2

Stuart Cramer’s #81 Wade McLain turns the corner in last SC Storm #10 Jahkeem Brand takes handoff from QB #8 Jaylen week’s game against Lake Norman Charter.

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Hunter Huss’ Jaquavious Butler tries to avoid East Gaston player Tyler Spurling’s tackle during the Warrior’s 42-20 win.

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Gaston teachers engage in professional development workshops Story and photo courtesy Gaston County Schools Gaston County teachers became students for the afternoon during a district-wide professional development day on Wednesday, September 30.

With 38 different workshops and training sessions offered at sites across the county, teachers had the chance to learn new techniques as well as discuss strategy and network with teachers of the same subjects from other schools.

“Our employees are committed to growing their skills so we can continue to increase student achievement,” said Adriane Mingo, director of professional learning for Gaston County Schools.

“The afternoon provided numerous learning opportunities to deepen teachers’ content knowledge and pedagogical skills.”

Teachers took advantage of the seminars and workshops to learn, reflect and collaborate with their colleagues. They were able to choose workshops for their grade level or subject interest.

For example, elementary and secondary art teachers could attend sessions on how to incorporate technology in the art classroom while a representative from the College

Board led a training on best practices for AP (Advanced Placement) teachers.

PLCs or “professional learning communities” made of band, chorus and theater arts teachers gathered together at various schools for discussion about lessons and curriculum.

At North Gaston High School, principal Judy Moore led teachers in an “Edcamp,” a collaborative workshop where topics are chosen and presented by the participants rather than delivered by a trainer.

The day was one of five professional development opportunities scheduled for Gaston County Schools during the 2015-2016 academic year. Teachers said they appreciated the time to invest in their own learning.

“Days like today help both students and teachers,” said Morgan McCarey, a reading intervention teacher at Southwest Middle School.

“We learn new ways to meet our students’ needs in the classroom.”

Amy Parker, a teacher at Warlick Academy, agreed: “We want to do what’s best for our students. We want to put them on a strong footing and make sure that we can give them what they need to know. If we’re not getting educated and advancing our skills and techniques in the classroom, then we’re leaving our students behind, and we don’t want to do that.”

Noelle Van Der Meid, a sixth grade English and language arts teacher at Mount Holly Middle School, attended a writing workshop.

It was a follow-up training from a class she had taken over the summer about the Lucy Calkins Units of Study writing curriculum.

“It’s really been amazing,” Van Der Meid said, explaining that the workshop gave her more confidence for teaching writing. “This really simplifies it and frees us up a lot to focus on the actual student rather than the product.”

Van Der Meid said she appreciates the time set aside for teachers to engage in professional development.

“We have to be lifelong learners,” she said. “If we don’t take time for this now, during the school year, we won’t ever have a common training where we all hear the same language. Now, we’re all sent back to our schools with the same goals in mind.”

(Above) South Point High named Grace Russell as its 2015 Homecoming Queen last Friday. Russell is seen with the members of her court.

(Right) South Point Homecoming Queen Grace Russell is seen with her parents John and Erin Russell.

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The Fred Chase Chapter of the National Honor Society at Gaston Christian High School held its ceremony for new inductees on Monday evening, September 28. The thirty-four students and their parents were honored at a reception following the induction service. Pictured are the 2015 inductees (left to right): Row 1—Lauren Adams, Breanna Barrett, Alex Blake, Kathryn Davis, Emily Egeln, Clara Ellington, Andie Ervay; Row 2—Alexis Friday, Strat Guy, Abby Hoover, Alexander Jiang, Kayleigh Jones, Marcus Li, Hannah McAferty; Row 3—Ashley McGraw, Regan McNiff, Abbey Moon, Caroline Moore, Andrew Morgan, Anna Mullis, Jacob Noblett; Row 4—Hannah Overton, Brice Turner, Jessie Wang, J.P. Rooney, Lauren Sbarra, Emma Schmitke, Luke Springs; Row 5—Grace Suter, Thomas Williford, Austin Purtell, Madux Price, Ellise Zukaitis, Jillien Zukaiti.

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The City of Mt. Holly will be having a Food Truck Friday event on Oct. 23 from 5-8pm downtown. Vendors and trucks will include Beheler’s Shave Ice, Gyro Twins, Hot Box Next Level Street Food, New Wrap Order, Ooo Wee BBQA, Taco Green-Go, Wendy’s Weiners. There will also be musical entertainment, children activities and a pumpkin patch. For more information contact Cheri Love at 704-951-0074 ext. 100.

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New Gaston College SGA president sets an impressive example Being elected as President of the Student Government Association (SGA) at Gaston College is another impressive achievement for Mildred Brunt, who was elected to the position in May and began her term of office in June 2015.

Brunt, a native of Lincolnton, is currently pursuing two Associate’s degrees from Gaston College, one in Paralegal Technology and one in Criminal Justice. She began studying for these degrees in the summer of 2014 and will finish in spring 2016. Her

goal after graduation is to attend law school.

Lifelong learning is important to Brunt. She previously attended Gaston College and graduated in 1992 with her AAS in Social Work. In 2002 she earned a BA in Education from Belmont Abbey College and in 2013 she received an MBA from University of Phoenix, Charlotte campus. Brunt is also an active member of the military, having served in the Army Reserves for 13 years.

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The focus of the SGA is to involve Gaston College students in college activities and to inform them about what is happening on the College’s campuses. Brunt, who will serve as SGA President for the 2015-2016 academic year, said, “As the SGA President, I hope to enhance the organization by developing and sharing leadership qualities, while influencing other students in a positive way. I strive to do my absolute best in all I do, by pushing myself to the next level. I will encourage fellow students to complete their education while fulfilling their dreams.”

Gaston College Student Government Association Officers for 2015-2016. (L-R) Marquis Peay, Yessenia Morales, Leonardo Vargas, Mildred Brunt, Ra-Sheem Wideman, Michaela Gibson and Haleema Kamdar. Not pictured: Amanda Barlow, Layla Davis, Ki-Esha Dudley, Madison Knowles, Santerious Parker, Jose Solano and Raphael Tehandon.

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Gaston day school Senior, Kathryn Rhyne, was recognized as Gaston County’s Top Female Scholar Athlete at a dinner sponsored by the local Boys & Girls Club. Kathryn received the Sylvia Hatchell Award named in honor of the renowned women’s basketball coach at UNC-Chapel Hill who is a Gaston County product. (pictured: Kathryn with her parents, Lindsay & Jeff Rhyne).

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Gift of education transforms a teacher’s life Story and photo courtesy Gaston County Schools As a young boy in a small Colombian village, Victor Pajaro saw very little hope for his future.

He remembers the day out in the field when his father, a poor farmer, encouraged him to find a new path.

Showing his son the scars and calluses on his arms and hands, he told the boy, “I don’t want this for you. I want you to do something different with your life.”

That was more than 60 years ago. Today, Pajaro -- who turns 82 at the end of October -- says education is what transformed his life.

And he says it’s a gift he loves to share with others.

Victor Pajaro Known as “Mr. P” at Ashbrook High School where he teaches Spanish, Pajaro has been a teacher in the United States for more than 20 years.

His own education began with a Christmas present. At age 15, he left his small village and went to the city of Cartagena, Colombia in search of better opportunities. He knew education was important.

“I noticed the people who had beautiful houses were doctors, lawyers, dentists. I started putting two and two together: It has something to do with education,” Pajaro recalled. “I promised myself, someday, I would get a university degree.”

College may have never been within his reach had he not met Vernon Harris, a U.S. Navy lieutenant stationed in Cartagena, who saw Pajaro in the city market and offered him a job doing yard work. That Christmas, Harris called Pajaro inside and gave him a wrapped gift. Pajaro noticed it was very small.

“I was a little disappointed. I thought it would be a pair of shoes or pants,” he recalled. Instead, he unwrapped an English language textbook. “(Harris) said, ‘Victor, you are going to use this for the rest of your life.’ No one has ever told me such prophetic words.”

From that day on, Harris spent 30 minutes at lunch every day teaching Pajaro the language.

Looking back, Pajaro can see how this gift of education transformed his life.

He joined the Colombian Navy as a young man. Because he could speak English, he was selected to travel to Philadelphia to attend the U.S. Navy Boiler Technician School.

Some years later, married and with children, Pajaro decided it was time to move from Colombia to the U.S. He went alone, hoping to bring his family once he found work. But a good-paying job was hard to come by.

In search of a better opportunity, Pajaro walked into a U.S. Navy recruiting office. He attempted to enlist, but the officer behind the desk turned him down, saying the pay of $30 a month wouldn’t be enough to support a family.

Pajaro recalled his disappointment as he walked out the door and down the stairs. But then he remembered his training in Philadelphia. Heading back into the office, he told the recruiter how he had completed Boiler Technician School. This changed everything.

Not long after, Pajaro was inducted in the U.S. Navy as 3rd Class Petty Officer: “I was now making the grand sum of $172 a month,” he said, and was able to move his family to the U.S. That was more than 40 years ago. Today, Pajaro will say he has had two jobs in this country: sailor and teacher.

Following a career in the Navy that included two assignments to Vietnam, Pajaro retired and got the university education he had promised himself. Graduating from the College of Charleston, he then earned his teaching certificate through Coastal Carolina University.

Since 2002, he has been living in Gastonia. He taught at Forestview High School before going to Ashbrook in 2007. In 21 years of teaching, Pajaro has never missed a day of school. He says it is his privilege to share with others the opportunities that education can provide.

“I remember when my family came here. We had a change of clothes and that was it. I never dreamed that I’d own an automobile and now I don’t remember how many I have owned,” he said. “Only in America.” And because Vernon Harris saw potential in a little boy on the streets of Cartagena, Colombia so many years ago, Parajo says he looks for opportunities to engage with students in a way that inspire an interest in learning.

“Teaching doesn’t only happen in front of a SMART Board,” he said. “The relationship we develop with our students probably teaches them more than the information we deliver about the sub-

ject.”

Pajaro said he wants to give students a mental framework to receive what is taught in class. Knowing basic terms of grammar, for instance, creates a wealth of opportunities for further learning.

“A student that does not have the tools of understanding, it’s like having the door closed in his face,” Pajaro said.

Having had the door opened for him, Pajaro is dedicated to making opportunities for others. In addition to teaching at Ashbrook, he volunteers his time teaching Spanish at a local church and in the summer runs a neighborhood Spanish class for his grandson and friends.

“When you are not doing something that is creating something or providing a service to somebody, I believe you are wasting your time,” Pajaro said.

He still remembers his father taking a break from working in the field to encourage him to make something more of his life.

“With time, effort and dedication, I think I came close to reaching that point,” Pajaro said. “I feel by teaching the American children I am returning to America a little bit of the things America has done for me.”

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