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Doug Gadd

Zarek Melton

Leland Jackson

Ron Foulk

Claudina Ghianni-Toole

Carolyn Breyare

Brian Anderson Kenley and Chloe Bishop were having a great time at the Centennial Celebration.

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Cramerton Centennial Celebration was a rousing success

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Jeff Meadows

Perry Toomey

Charlie Flowers

Martha Stowe

Richard Barnes

Bright skies, cool temps, and a huge crowd marked last weekend's long-awaited Cramerton Centennial Celebration.

Saturday saw swarms of folks crowd into the C.B. Huss Recreation Center where they viewed hundreds of photos and artifacts relating to the town's history. At 11:30am an outdoor dedication ceremony took place that featured a variety of speakers, presentation of the colors by the Gaston County Sheriff's Dept. Honor Guard, Pledge of Allegiance by Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts, the National Anthem by the Cramerton Community Choir, a salute to veterans, patriotic songs, and more.

Later in the day, a carnival was held in the Town Center with games, a Halloween costume contest, food, and music. Also, an original play “Home, Portrait of a Family” was performed by students at Stuart Cramer High. Fireworks capped off the evening.

Overall, the months of planning and hard work that went into the Centennial Celebration paid off handsomely. see more CENTENNIAL PICTURES page 14 and page 15

Growth and development top local candidate's thoughts

County/state can now test local wells for hexavent chromium and vanadium

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The subjects of growth and development headed up the list of things on local municipal election candidate's minds as they look forward into the future.

Using contact information provided by the Gaston County Board of Elections, the BannerNews reached out to city council candidates in Belmont and the mayoral and council candidates in Mt. Holly with the question “what do you think is the greatest challenge facing your town in the coming five years and how would you address it?”

Here are the remarks from those who responded.

Mt. Holly mayor Bryan Hough: “The most pressing issues are residential and commercial growth and the transition of our waste water treatment operations to Charlotte Utilities. As the economy continues to expand, there will be increasing residential growth associated with this.

We have addressed these issues through carefully considered planning and zoning regulations to address residential growth based on our past experience over the past 15 years.

There's no free lunch and no free well water testing, at least by the county and state for hexavalent chromium and vanadium.

Last week the ongoing situation of folks who live near the Duke Energy Allen Steam Station coal ash ponds on the South Point peninsula and their concerns over well water contamination took yet another turn when the Gaston County Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced that the NC State Laboratory of Public Health could begin testing well water for the two chemicals- hexavalent Chromium and vanadium- that has everyone in the South Point Rd. region concerned over potentially life threatening health issues. Other identifiable elements in the water will also be on the test results.

But the tests are not free.

The testing fee is $80 for either vanadium or hexavalent chromium. If both vanadium and hexavalent chromium water samples are collected, the fee is $120. A DHHS Environmental Health Specialist will collect the sample after the fee has been received.

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From page 1 Commercial growth will be a focus for recruitment and retention of businesses. It is very important to grow Mount Holly's commercial tax base, including, downtown restaurants, to help take the tax burden off of our residents and provide necessary services and entertainment opportunities.

The City will be transitioning our waste water treatment to Charlotte Utilities over the next several years to help meet the regulatory requirements from the NC Department of Natural Resources and to provide for the necessary capacity to accommodate our city's growth. We will be working to make this a smooth transition with as limited an impact to our residents as possible.

This is the most economical and strategic avenue to address these issues for our waste water treatment process.”

Mt. Holly City Council candidates Carolyn Breyare: "Mount Holly is a growing, vibrant city with much to offer new and current business. I believe in order to maintain this growth, we need to establish a firm foundation in our city's infrastructure, specifically our waste water treatment. In order to continue on our current pattern of development, we will need to evaluate and strengthen the core of city's facilities. One possibility is to expand our current facility. While this option would be a costly endeavor, it would give us control over our own water treatment, and possibly bring more jobs to the city.

Another option would be to outsource to Charlotte or surrounding city. This option would be more cost effective in the short term, yet it would give control of this service to another facility and city.

The key to solving important issues such as this is to maintain a relationship with the citizens and know what ultimately will be best for the city as a whole. In preparation and anticipation for the future, I will always look for ways to attempt to stay a few steps ahead, by planning our infrastructure to allow for the increased use that comes with this growth."

Jason Gowen: “Looking ahead, Mount Holly’s main priority should be economic development; the lifeblood of any community. We need to create and implement a comprehensive economic development plan focusing on restaurants, retail, grocers, and business recruiting and retention. To be successful, we must partner with the community, civic organizations, and local businesses; ensuring everyone is equally represented and has a vested interest in the process and results. During the last year, I,

along with other members of the Economic Development Committee, have worked to involve Buxton, a retail recruiting and analytics firm to provide support in achieving this goal. With the information attained from this collaboration, we now have actionable items that require execution. I believe an ambitious business plan is necessary for sustainable success. Working with our administration, citizens, and the EDC to create and implement this plan, we WILL retain more of our Mount Holly dollars in Mount Holly.”

Richard Barnes: “We've had issues where our voters have made it clear where they stand on certain items that have come before council and then were left a bit bewildered and questioning when some development took place anyway. It has also been made abundantly clear that the voters of Mt. Holly do not want a 4-lane road on N. Main Street and yet there seems to be a hesitancy from some council members to agree.

I believe one of the greatest challenges facing Mount Holly would appear to be the deficiency in communication between the voters and our elected officials. Mount Holly has many challenges ahead of her but we have to listen and act as the voters tell us in order to know how our city is to progress.

The job of a council person is to vote how the voters in your city tell you! You are a representative of the people, your voice on council should always reflect that.”

Jeff Meadows: “I am excited to be running for office. Serving Mt. Holly’s constituents with a fresh perspective and a positive outlook are my top priorities.

Growth will be our greatest opportunity in the near future. Our leadership (City staff, appointed positions and elected officials) has achieved a great baseline. For the last 7 plus years I have served on the Planning Commission and this experience has equipped me to serve. My approach will be to first listen and learn then act accordingly.

I will support a thriving community functioning within our means through balanced growth (Residential and Commercial); economic development (Job Creation and Retention); preserving our quality of life (Community Events and Programs); encouraging civic engagement; and top quality services to our citizens.

Updating our Strategic Vision Plan with specific input from our citizens will be a key element to continue Mount Holly’s success as a community of choice” Zarek Melton: “The biggest challenge Mount Holly faces

over the next 5 years is managing the growing population and the effects it has on the city's financial ability to handle increased demand on existing infrastructure and services. Efforts to protect the existing residential and business population need to be put in motion so that the financial health of the city's population is maintained or improved. My focus will be for the city to develop programs and campaigns to clean up the city and push out crime with a goal of strengthening property values, creating positive long term growth and improving the city's tax base. With a stronger tax base, I will ensure tax revenues are responsibly spent on projects that maintain or enhance the existing quality of life and handle the increased demand on the city. Property protection and responsible improvements are essential for security in our homes and in our wallets.”

Perry Toomey: “Economic development is important to our city. Mt. Holly has contracted with the Buxton Group to study demographics. Buxton will generate a list of businesses that will consider locating to Mt. Holly such as grocery stores and restaurant chains. I continue to support the incentive grant program that the city offers small businesses.

We will budget, design, and build a N. Fire Station, N. water tank, and the Adrian site utility department building. Consolidating the utility departments will free up properties for future sale.

These projects are needed for future growth and development.

The wastewater treatment plant upgrade is a major expenditure the city will face. One existing plant is near the allocation rate set by NC state mandate. I support consolidating our plant with Charlotte Mecklenburg Utility. I serve on this committee and would like to see the project completed.

Traffic issues are a concern.

The city staff has and will continue to address this with our corporate businesses and the NCDOT. Our future growth depends on our ability to travel freely within our city. I support the effort our staff is making to lessen congestion.”

Belmont City Council candidates Brian Anderson: “I would introduce my “Responsible Growth Belmont” plan. “The Responsible Growth Belmont” plan is a better way to grow and maintain the City of Belmont. It means building communities with housing and transportation choices near jobs, shops and schools. It supports the local economy, reduces traffic congestion and protects the environment.

Te “Responsible Growth Belmont” plan also reduces the cost of infrastructure like roadways and water systems; responsible growth reduces maintenance

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costs by advocating for “fix-itfirst” approaches; responsible growth also reduces the costs associated with suburban decline, including the reuse of vacant properties.

When you have walkable neighborhoods, well-connected transit systems and a strong local economy – it gives businesses a competitive edge in recruiting and retaining well-educated & well-trained workers. By choosing to locate in responsible growth areas, such as Belmont, companies can stay competitive in the knowledge economy.”

Charlie Flowers: “The biggest challenge facing Belmont in the next five years is to make sure Belmont does not become a bedroom community for Charlotte.

This can be accomplished by smart growth through economic development. We need to continue to improve on our infrastructure such as our water and sewer systems. This would be to our advantage and an encouragement for new businesses to locate here. This would in turn help keep our tax base down for the citizens and be a marketing tool for recruitment of new business.”

Ron Foulk: “The biggest challenge facing Belmont is how we address the future growth of our community. Ready or not this growth is coming for better or worse. What is not inevitable are the consequences of this growth.

With careful planning we can still maintain our community character, enhance and preserve our city for future generations.

As a council member I will work with the city staff and community to establish priorities that will address parks, zoning, infrastructure, zoning and building codes.

Our growth concept should support major investment in a walkable downtown and neighborhoods, mixed-use centers, and the development of transit corridors.

I am committed to the development of a responsible budget, based on established priorities I will be accessible, effective, and committed to the future of our city.

Doug Gadd: “Given the deficiencies in our current planning process, I believe our growth will present the greatest challenge over the next five years.

As a member of Belmont City Council, I would work with the City Administration, Mayor and fellow Council members to construct a five year rolling strategic plan to forecast the impact of growth on revenue and expenses.

With this in place, we can foresee and pro-actively address potential financial issues, plan for and execute infrastructure improvements, and other needed investments, as well as potentially take advantage of unforeseen opportunities that are presented. Updated annually, this plan would be the foundation

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for budgetary planning. Without a detailed plan, we will be forced, as we have in the past, to sometimes make quick and less than optimal decisions. Having such a plan in place will help ensure Belmont preserves its charm, while embracing growth and the opportunities it will bring.”

Claudina Ghianni-Toole: Belmont's biggest challenge will be preserving its past and securing the future by addressing population growth which includes maintaining the quality of life with parks, recreational facilities and programs spanning all age groups, Protecting natural and open spaces. Charting a course for the use of urban land and directing growth to those areas.

Sufficient infrastructure to include parking, zoning and programs to help small businesses.

I would establish a point of contact for businesses to assist in navigating the system. Create business incentives such as expedited permits for commercial development. Direct residential development to address population growth and limit sprawl.

Redirect funds to technology and process improvement. Utilize taxpayer funds that have the biggest impact on its citizens. Aggressive securing of grants.

This election will be critical in the future of Belmont as both city manager and chief of police positions will need to be filled as well as the appointing of an ABC board and determining a location if the referendum is passed.

Leland Jackson: “The biggest challenge facing Belmont today, as well as in the near future, is managing the continuing growth of the City of Belmont.

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If all 2,000 lots suddenly had houses and families tomorrow, we would be in trouble. We must plan for this impending growth.

I have served as member and Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board, member of the City Board of Adjustment, served on the Build a Better Boulevard study as a representative of the Planning Board, and have helped develop a Tree Code for Belmont.

I would like to continue my service to the City as a member of City Council. I am well prepared to help the city government, and staff, manage this growth.”

Martha Stowe: “Our biggest challenge in Belmont is to maintain and improve the quality of life for our citizens. Belmont has become THE place to live in our region. The need for commercial growth is of major importance if we want to keep the tax burden to a minimum. As council members we must work with our chambers, economic development commission, and the Greater Gaston Development Corporation to make that happen. As a part of Belmont City Council I have been able to use my ability to work with numbers and problem solving skills to help manage of the business of the town. We have added wayfinding signs, built a soccer park, begun construction of a premier riverfront park , and completed several major infrastructure projects. We have accomplished these without using bond money or raising taxes. Considering the size of the projects our community should be pleased and proud.”

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WELLS From page 1

Samatha Dye, assistant administrator for Environmental Health at Gaston Co. DHHS, explained the procedure for getting the testging done.

“People can get an application via email, fax, or come by the office at 991 W. Hudson Blvd., Gastonia,” she said. “They can mail a check or pay at the office.”

After the application and money part of the deal is completed, Dye said the next step will be for a DHHS staffer to visit the property and take a well water sample.

“That should happen within a couple of days,” she said.

From there, the sample is sent to Raleigh and the NC Laboratory of Public Health where the actual analysis will be done.

'The results will be mailed to the property owner in a couple of weeks,” said Dye. After the test results hit the property owner's doorstep, the ball is in their court.

“They can choose to drink their well water or not,” said Dye. “They might consider a filtration unit, but the property owner must pay to have it installed.”

Amy Brown lives on Mitchell St. in Green Acres just off South Point Rd. and was not knocked over by the water testing news.

“So, the county will now offer well water testing?” she said. “My thoughts are if the state chooses to come back and say that the contaminates are not coming from Duke Energy then they should be the ones paying for well water testing because doesn't that mean that we have a much larger problem? Duke Energy, the State, and even our county have given us all reasons to distrust them. Who would the county use to test the water? Why

would you charge more for vanadium and hexavalent chromium and when you know that is the problem that we are all dealing with? Shouldn't this be something that the county wants to help us with? How is this any different than us paying for our own water test through a company that we choose? Sounds like it's just another way to give more money to the county? Can we even trust that? What has the county done to help us in this situation, it sounds like they've come up with an idea of how to charge people to test the water when it seems like this is something that they would want to do . What better way to use tax payers money to assure them of the quality and safety of the water that they are using every day for their families! Again, why would I pay the county to test my water when I could pay for the same test through a company that I chose? I'm NOT Impressed!”

Brown continued“If the County really wants to help us, then help us figure out how to get safe water, not come up with ways to charge us to test our water. Once again how does that help anyone?

Trust me, there are plenty of companies out there willing to take our money and test our water, why would we want to add the county to that list? While the county is coming up with ideas of how to charge people to test the water just remember you still have over 100 people living off bottled water because we already know that our water is contaminated.

How does your new idea help us? Ridiculous!”

For more information, Dye says call 704853-5200.

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Dinner and auction in honor of local transplant patient Michael Holt, of Belmont, has suffered from diabetes for years, and he was diagnosed with kidney disease in 2012.

Just two months after the diagnosis, he began enduring regular dialysis treatments.

Doctors say a kidney/pancreas transplant is necessary.

The average kidney/pancreas transplant costs approximately $475,000. Even with health insurance, which will cover the cost of the transplant itself, Holt, 34, faces significant expenses related to the surgery. For the rest of his life, he will need follow-up care and daily anti-rejection medications. Post-transplant medications are very expensive, and they’re as critical to his survival as the transplant itself.

For fundraising expertise and guidance, Holt turned to the National Foundation for Transplants (NFT) for assistance. NFT is a nonprofit or-

ganization based in Memphis, Tenn. that helps patients raise funds to pay for transplantrelated expenses.

To help offset Holt's medical costs, volunteers are holding a spaghetti dinner and silent auction on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Lowell Free Will Baptist Church, 3010 Lowell Rd. in Gastonia.

The dinner plates range in price from $8 to $5, and baked goods will be available for purchase.

Attendees should RSVP via Facebook (http://tinyurl. com/HoltDinner) by Saturday, Oct. 31.

For more information, please contact Michael Holt at 704-941-1166 or mikew. holt@gmail.com or Amber Holt at 704-675-4604 or amberdholt7@gmail.com.

To make a tax-deductible donation in honor of Holt, please send a contribution

to the NFT North Carolina Transplant Fund, 5350 Poplar Ave., Suite 430, Memphis, TN 38119. Please be sure to write “in honor of Michael Holt” on the memo line. Secure donations also can be made online at www.transplants.org--select “Find an NFT Patient” to locate Holt.

NFT is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization based in Memphis, Tenn. that has been helping transplant patients overcome financial obstacles since 1983. NFT provides fundraising expertise to transplant patients by organizing fundraising campaigns in the patients’ own communities. NFT’s fundraising campaigns have generated nearly $75 million to assist patients.

NFT assists more than 2,500 transplant candidates and recipients nationwide. For more information about NFT, please call 800-489-3863 or visit www.transplants.org.

New Creation Monastery offers course Father John Hoover, New Creation Monastery, 100 Madora St., Mt. Holly, is inviting everyone to a program “If hurt by the church, go directly to God”. The event will take place Nov. 1 Mass at 10:30am and organizational meeting at 11:30am. The program is modeled after the AA 12-Steps and includes the mystery of sin, salvation, surrender, right and wrong, confession, readiness, eucharist, beoem a new creation in Christ, apologize,

humility, scripture and silent meditation, mission and outreach.

“Many of us have not experienced the church as welcoming or understanding,” Hoover said. “Too many rules and too much guilt. But Jesus says where two or three gather in my name there I am in their midst.

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The Belmont Christmas parade is set for Tuesday, December 1, stepping off at 4 p.m., with the line up starting at 3 p.m. The Montcross Area Chamber coordinates the parade for the City of Belmont. Entries are being accepted now and the deadline for entries is November 16. Commercial entries -- $50; Non-profit entries----- $25.

Here are more ways ways to participate in the parade: Rent a float -- $490. Two professional floats still available. Sponsor a school band or performing group, such as the Piedmont Pistons or Oasis Roadrunners -- $250. Representatives of your business or organization carry a banner in front of the band or performing group.

For information, call Teresa Rankin at 704.825.5307, Ext. 2, or send email to teresa.rankin@ montcrossareachamber.com.

Young celebrates 44 years In conjunction with its 100th anniversary this year, Belmont Federal Savings and Loan Assoc. is also recognizing Vickie Young's 44th year

with the firm. She is the longest term employee.

“This is the only job I've ever had and it's a good place to work,” Young said of her

milestone.

Belmont Federal Savings and Loan president Mike Anthony described Young as “a very valued” employee.

3M Productions presents Footsteps in the Dark 3M Productions will present Footsteps In the Dark, an original stage play by local dramatist Harry McDowell. Performance dates are November 5th, 6th, and 7th at Gaston School of the Arts Playhouse 825 Union Road, Gastonia.

Times are 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6

2:00 PM and 7:00 PM on Saturday, November 7. Tickets are $15. Available at Gaston School of the Arts Administrative Office(704) 866-8882, ext. 20 and Your Christian Bookstore, 148 East Main Avenue (704) 864-5999.

For additional information contact 3M Productions at (704) 236-5886.

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My opinion...Storms

Letter to the Editor...

I would like to respond to the article by Lisa Harper (Page 4 Oct. 8, 2015 BannerNews). I have lived in Belmont for 57 years. I grew up in East Belmont. I have many friends that own the small businesses White's Restaurant, Jeri Lyn's, Village Clippers, etc. It was really nice standing under the awning watching the parade in the rain or snow. I was offended about the comment that these businesses just don’t have the beauty of the Antique Mall. The remark that these businesses need a face lift to be a vision of East Belmont. My opinion Ms. Harper don't understand that these people own small businesses that give hospitality, friendliness, of a Home Town. Maybe Ms. Harper and others who have her vision should look at the ant on the sidewalks, toward the elephant in the Antique Mall parking lot. That water tower is an eye sore, rusty, old, needs paint.

Regina Burns Southers Belmont In response to Lisa Harper's beautification vision of East Belmont. First of all the Catawba Antique Mall she describes as beautiful. Well she failed to mention what sits beside it a rusty, colossal, prehistoric water tower that looks like a reject spacecraft from the movie “War of the Worlds”. This is a good starting point for her beautification. She needs to get the owners to paint or dismantle it. She has the audacity to complain about the appearance of businesses across the street? What a slap in the face to the owners of Jeri Lynns and Bandera Home Decor and the art studio next door. I seen no cosmetic improvement that need addressing at any of those businesses. From my perspective, Ms. Harper is basically putting a slum title on Catawba St, and East Belmont. If she wants to connect the dots she should consider moving back to her hometown.

Roger Wayne Oliver Belmont In regards to the opinion of Lisa Harper being business owners in East Belmont we think she needs to do more research on a subject before stating her opinion.

We are located on Catawba Street not avenue. We are owners of our buildings and have been in business ten to thirty years. All of our buildings have new roofs new heating systems and other features that are not seen to the public eye. We prefer to keep our buildings with the original look. The awning is great for our customers to keep dry and cool. So please Lisa Harper join us on Catawba Street for the pleasant smiling faces and years of experience in serving the public.

Lynn Barnes..Jeri Lyn's Consignment Boutique Carroll White.. White's Restaurant Brenda Thompson..Banderas Home Decor

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Thursday, October 22, 2015

What a difference a couple of weeks can make in the weather.

All summer we roasted, parched, burned up, fried, sweltered, mopped our brows, hung our tongues out, watched lawns turn to toast, saw the rivers dry up to a trickle, observed the ground crack open and shrivel, and prayed for rain as the worst drought in years abused the earth and our sweating bodies.

But the begging for rain led to that old adagebe careful what you ask for.

I think it's safe to say that the worst warm weather event to hit the Carolinas since Hurricane Hugo back in Sept. 1989 came to call Oct 2-4, 2015 when Hurricane Joaquin skimmed the coast while a strong low pressure system swept in from the west and created what military men call a “double envelopment” on the landscape.

South Carolina got the worst of it with floods said to be the worst in 1,000 years. I don't know who figured that out since no one except the Indians were here back then and I doubt they kept meteorological records, but nonetheless, it poured about two feet of rain on Charleston and Columbia and all adjacent points in a matter of a few days.

By the time you read this, cleanup from the damage will probably still be going on.

Around here, we got about five or six inches, but that was on top of a week of rain at least part of the day for seven days prior. I saw a report that said the last time it had rained for 10 days straight in the Metrolina region (that includes us too) was back in 1957. I was five years old then but don't recall the rain. Come to think of it I don't recall much from then except my sister Beth and I spending time hanging out in the Sterling Mill because the woman who was supposed to tend to us would lock us out of the house and do exercises on the ironing board while my mom was working in Charlotte but that's another story.

Back to the weather.

The worst part of the recent mini-typhoon was the wind. As you all know it howled for three days and three nights. I was traumatized by Hugo.

We live in a log cabin surrounded by woods and big trees and the forest swished and swooshed nonstop then and now. I could not sleep. All I could think of was when Hugo came and Sharon and I dragged the big, 100-year- Alan Hodge old farm table that my Banner-News Editor great grandmother Eugenia Loftin Smith's brothers made into the center of the living room and got under it. I can still recall hearing the trees crack and fall outside in the dark and the house logs creaking like the timbers in a ship and waking up the next morning with Sharon's poodle GiGi (aka Goo Goo, Coo Coo, Qui Qui), snoring inches from my face and then I rose up and went out on the front porch and there were trees down like jackstraws everywhere as if someone had shelled us, and the smell of pinewood and rosin was thick in the air and I sat down on the front steps and starting boo hooing.

Some folks are saying the recent storm was the result of global warming and that Man and his cars and factories and such are responsible for it and that the weather in the future will be as bad if not worse for those reasons. Sorry, but I don't believe it. If it rained as hard 1,000 years ago in South Carolina as it did recently where were the cars in 1015AD? Last time I checked, Indians didn’t have cars back then.

So here's my opinion on the weather good and bad. I think Man gives himself too much credit or blame for what goes on in Nature. This is a form of pride. I think if God can create a universe and keep it under control He can probably make it rain or not for whatever reason you and I cannot figure out in this life. Therefore we just need to go with the flow literally and figuratively speaking and prepare as best we can for sunny and stormy days because there will be plenty of them to come like it or not.

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Would making guns illegal in America eliminate our American mass murder horror?

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Has making marijuana illegal for most of the country eliminated the use of pot? Has making cocaine and heroin illegal eliminated the use of these drugs in our country?

If we made cigarettes and alcohol illegal would this eliminate their usage in America? Murder is illegal in America but it happens about forty times a day in our country. Making anything illegal does not stop the activity.

Can you imagine if we tried to make casino gambling in this country illegal?

Some of the senior adults in this country would throw a fit. I've heard horror stories of people losing everything in casinos. Yet, while I don't feel gambling is the best use of my time what business is it of mine if others want to throw their money away?

It's none of my business if people want to own guns. It's my business if they want to walk into a school or my house armed and intent to kill.

I am a Second Amendment guy. I own some guns. I never want to point one at somebody unless my family, innocent people or I are in danger.

Some gun control would not hurt our nation.

For example, we could live with a two week or even a 30-day waiting period on buying a firearm. Everyone should fill out paperwork when buying a gun. Showing a government issued ID and allowing time for a proper background check would not hurt anybody. We further need a gun sponsor program in this country. People under 25 years old should have an approved adult to sign on as their accountability big buddy until they have reached 25. Adults with criminal records don't qualify as a sponsor. And yet, this still will not solve the mass murder problem.

More security and more people carrying guns will not totally stop murder and violence. However, it's time for all schools to employ more security guards and utilize metal detectors.

The biggest problem we have in America is an evil problem. Only the darkest of minds and hearts can so randomly execute the lives of innocent people. If we ever needed a revival of kindness, love and new hearts it's today. Yet, for the most part I believe America is filled with good people and good hearts who would never harm anyone. It only takes that one person to bring about so much pain and loss of life. We all need to work together to stop that one insane person wherever that person appears.

Who am I referring to? It’s none other than Christopher Columbus. He calculated a short cut to the East Indies by sailing westward. The problem was he should have gone left out of port instead of going straight. While he did discover America, he didn’t reach his intended destination.

Before the days of GPS, we men would get lost. We would drive past the same gas station over and over. Our wife and kids recognized the landmark having seen it three times in the last hour. We got upset when we were asked to stop and get directions. We knew if we just kept driving, we’d eventually reach our destination. Did we ever really reach our destination? Yes, sometimes. It was only when we stopped for gas and my wife ran inside the store did we get directions.

The most lost I ever got was when I was camping at Myrtle Beach State Park. It was two o’clock in the morning. It was dark outside. I opened the tent to walk to the bath house. They had signs showing you how to get there. They did not have signs to show me how to get back to my tent site. I walked out of the bathhouse and got turned around. I started walking in what I thought was the direction to our campsite. After ten minutes, I was totally lost. The campground is designed in loops. I kept circling and circling for what should have been five minutes. It turned into over 90 minutes of wandering. It was 3:30 in the morning and I still couldn’t find our tent site. I prayed a quick prayer and told God if I couldn’t find it in the next few moments, I would lie down beside a tree and sleep there for the rest of the night, waiting for daybreak. Fortunately, a few moments later, I found

our tent.

We don’t like to ask for help.

We see it as a sign of weakness.

It’s our American rugged individualism that says, “Look at what I achieved.” I did it all by myself.

We puff out our chest and look at our accomplishments.

What gets in our way is our Tony Marciano ego. As Frank Sinatra sang, “I did it my way” and might I add “without asking for anyone’s help.” If we do ask for help, we come across as weak. No one wants to appear weak. We want to be strong. We don’t ask for help so instead we go off in the wrong direction.

How do we get to the point where we are willing to ask for help?

Take your hand and hold it in front of you, palm up.

What do you see? You say, “A hand”. Good answer.

What else do you see? Sometimes when I do this someone will say, “Dirt?” Ok, but what else do you see? Finally, you say, “Nothing. I have nothing in my hand.” I reply, “That’s what God has been waiting for you to say.

He wants you to come to him with nothing in your hand but the brokenness of your life and give it to Him. He will take that empty hand and give your life a direction you never dreamed possible.

I am grateful for my GPS. It gets me from A to B. Be assured if it fails to work, don’t worry, I won’t stop and ask for directions. I’ll fire up my iPhone GPS. If that doesn’t work, I’ll just keep driving. Why? I’m a guy.

By Glenn Mollette

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Obituaries William “Bill” Stowe

Rev. Larry Helms officiat- Jerry Wilson Surratt ing. Visitation was one hour prior to the service. Military Honors were held also at the church. Inurnment was private.

In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Hospice of Gaston County, % Robin Johnson House, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054 or to Family Worship Center Church, 1013 W. Charlotte Ave., Mt. Holly, NC 28120.

On line condolences may be made at www.bensonfuBelmont- William “Bill” neralservices.com Mount Holly- Jerry Wilson Stowe, 83, of Belmont, passed Surratt passed away at his away October 17, 2015 at home on October 11th, 2015.

Robin Johnson House in Dal- Skyler Elaine Burns Born September 27th, 1946 Mt. Holly- Skyler Elaine las. Mr. Stowe was born on in Charlotte, he was the only December 18, 1931 in Gaston Burns, 9 day old infant child of the late Gerald McCounty. Bill was preceded in daughter of Charles “Nate” Fadden Surratt and Mary Windeath by his parents and two Burns and Stephanie Vernon tzer Surratt. He was 69 years sisters. He was a devoted Sinclair, passed away Octo- old. family man and was an avid ber 14, 2015 at Caromont ReJerry was the soul of the hunter and fisherman and was gional Medical Center.

Surratt family. He laughed Funeral Services were held a U.S. Army Veteran. easily. He loved his counSurvivors include his lov- Sat. at 2:00 PM at Benson try. He was a kid at heart. He ing wife of 63 years, Annie Funeral Services, Mt. Holly wrote unbreakable code. He Armstrong Stowe; daugh- with Rev. Anthony “Dump” never needed directions. He Harper officiating.

Visitation ter, Billie Cagle (Bobby); was a walking computer. He was one hour prior to the sersons, James Stowe(Barbara) loved Duke basketball. He vice.

Inurnment services will and Bobby Stowe(Susan); dedicated all of his years to be private at a later date. five grandchildren, Cherish, giving a joyful and fulfilling In addition to her parents, Joshua, Brandon, Cody and Skyler was survived by brothlife to his loving wife, son, Jacob and three great granders, Evan Lloyd Burns and daughter and grandchildren. children, Danea, Chloe and Charles Nathan Burns, Jr. And he was the best at it.

Jalen. Very special friends, The family received friends Norman and Jessica Mur- Maternal Grandparents, Lee ray and his precious pet cat, and Rene Vernon. Paternal from 6:00-8:00 Tuesday eveGrandmother, Rhonda Burns ning in the Fellowship Hall and Creamer.

Services to celebrate Bill’s and Great Great Grandfather, from 10:00-10:45 Wednesday morning in the Sanctuary of life were held at 2:00 PM Charles Hinson.

Online condolences may First Baptist Church in Mt. Tuesday at Family Worship Center Church in Mt. Holly be made at www.bensonfu- Holly. The Reverend Doctor Kendell Cameron officiated with Rev. Gerald Taylor and neralservices.com

the funeral service, beginning at 11am. Interment was held at 1:30pm on Wednesday at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 47 years, Pamela Dunn Surratt; his children Jerry Wilson Surratt II and his wife Jodi Ross Surratt of Wyckoff, NJ and Paje Crawford Surratt and her husband, Grant Matthew Crawford of Collierville, TN. He’s also survived by his grandchildren, Kaitlyn Grace Surratt, Brooke Sydney Surratt, Grant Matthew Crawford II and Madeline Savannah Crawford.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org <http:// www.heart.org>.

McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont (www. mcleanfuneral.com) is serving the Surratt family.

Sara Burns McIntosh

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away on Saturday October 10, 2015. She was born in Batesville, Mississippi, daughter of the late John Thomas and Ocie Finch Burns. She was a member of the First Baptist Church where she formerly served as Church Secretary, WMU Director, she started and organized the bereavement meals program, the prayer chain ministry, served as chairman of the flower committee, and was a former church woman of the year.

She is survived by her husband Baxter E. McIntosh; two sons John T. McIntosh and wife Dixie of Gastonia, Mark E. McIntosh and wife Theresa of Gastonia; one daughter Debra M. Montgomery of Mount Holly; five grandchildren Lisa Adams and husband Tom of Mount Holly, Kimberly Mullen and husband Stuart of Charlotte, Hope McIntosh and Holly McIntosh both of Gastonia, Christopher Montgomery and

wife Heather of Belmont; five great grandchildren Alex and Zach Adams, Elise and Laine Mullen and Cam Montgomery.

A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. McIntosh was held 12:00 noon Friday October 16, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Mount Holly with Reverend Dr. Kendell Cameron and Reverend Dr. Robert Winecoff officiating.

Burial followed at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery.

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

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 300 S. Main Street Mount Holly, NC or to the Susan G. Komen Fund at www.komen.org Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www. woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly, NC served the family.

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Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

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

New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

Harvest Time Church of God 707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

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

North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

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

Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

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

709 Rankin Ave. Mt. Holly NC

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

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

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

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

Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

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

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

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

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

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

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

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

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Thursday, October 22, 2015

Stanley man charged with home break-in and theft

Mt. Holly, Lincoln County officers involved in vehicle chase

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detective Frank Runyon has charged a Stanley man in connection with a home break-in and theft of more than $3,000 in cash.

Deputies were dispatched to the residence of Roger Vickers in the 2100 block of Mt. Zion Church Road, Alexis, after the home owner arrived back home Gerald Matthew Morgan and discovered he had been the victim of a break-in. Deputy A. Roper began processing the scene and contacted Detective Runyon to continue the investigation.

Detective Runyon spoke with an eyewitness who identified Gerald Matthew Morgan, 37, of 204 Blue Ridge Drive, Stanley, as a suspect in the case. Two other suspects arrived at the residence in a four door burgundy or maroon vehicle but have not been identified. Stolen in the break-in were more than $3,000 in cash and prescription medication.

Morgan was picked up at the Stanley Square Apartments on October 6, 2015. He is charged with one felony count each of Breaking and Entering a Building, Possession of Stolen Goods, and Larceny after Breaking and Entering. He is also charged with one misdemeanor count of Injury to Real Property. He was released from the Lincoln County Detention Center after posing a $15,000 secured bond.

Investigation is continuing in the case concerning two other suspects.

The Mount Holly Police Department received a 911 call at approximately 4:11am on Oct. 14 in reference to a breaking and entering in progress in the Stonewater Bay neighborhood of Mount Holly. Officers responded and located the suspect vehicle leaving the area on Horseshoe Beach Bend Rd., and turning North onto Hwy 16.

Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the suspects, who were occupying a white 2000 Chevrolet Astro van. The suspects refused to stop, and traveled into Lincoln County where they stopped and fled on foot near the Marshall Steam plant on Hwy 150. One suspect jumped into the water at Lake Norman and attempted to escape before returning to shore and being taken into custody.

The other suspect was taken into custody as he ran from the vehicle. Two vehicles from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office were involved in an accident while responding to assist.

The Lincoln County deputies were on Business Highway 16 when they encountered the chase going northbound on Highway 16. The lead patrol car attempted to stop and turn around on the chase near Unity Church Road and Business Highway 16 in Denver and two following patrol cars crashed into the rear in a chain reaction collision. One deputy was transported to the hospital with a leg injury. The three patrol cars were towed from the scene.

Both suspects live in Mecklenburg County. They were arrested and are being held at the Gaston County jail for various crimes. More charges are pending. The vehicle was seized, and various items of stolen property were recovered. The investigation is ongoing. Currently reports have been received of break-ins on Woodward Ridge Dr., Holdsworth Dr., and Brookridge Dr. It appears that four ve-

hicles and one residence were broken into. There does not appear to have been any force used for entry on any of the vehicles. The residence appears to have been entered in the garage only through an open door.

One of the suspects, Djibril Sow, had outstanding warrants from Mecklenburg County.

Current charges include: Djbril Sow, 25, is being held on Djbril Sow a bond of $13,500; one count Attempted B&E of MV; onecount Theft of financial card from Mecklenburg County; two counts Financial card fraud from Mecklenburg County; one warrant from Mecklenburg County for B&E of MV. Ahmed Bachir Amadou, 23, is being held on a bond of $5,000; one count Attempted B&E of MV; one count Fleeing to elude arrest; one count reckless driving; one count of Ahmed Bachair Amadou

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Witness helps Deputies Banner-News Police Report solve home burglary An alert rental property owner helped deputies solve a September 14, 2015 break-in at his rental house in the 400 block of South Highway 16 Business.

Deputies were dispatched to the residence after property owner Larry Jones reported that a suspicious blue Ford Explorer was parked at a house rented to Steven Neel who was hospitalized at the time of the incident. Mr. Jones confronted two females at the residence Amy Greene Hughes who told him they were picking up items for Mr. Neel who they claimed had been evicted. The landlord told them they needed to leave. Mr. Jones told officers there were a total of five people in the vehicle and he wrote down the license plate number. The suspects were gone by the time officers arrived on the scene. Stolen in the break-in were men’s rings and other jewelry valued at more than $2,000.

Using information provided by Jones, detectives were able to locate the suspect vehicle in Charlotte, NC. After interviewing possible suspects and witnesses detectives were able to develop information that led to the arrest of Amy Greene Hughes, 35, of 211A Nassau Plaza, Mount Holly. She is charged with one felony count each of Breaking and Entering a Building, Larceny after Breaking and Entering, and Possession of Stolen Goods. She is in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center under a $9,500 secured bond.

Investigation into the incident is continuing and more arrests are expected. Detectives Greg Hager, Frank Runyon and Jeneatta Lopez are the investigating officers.

Oct. 6: Ashley Nicole Vickers, FTA, trafficking heroin or opium, 6822 Wilkinson Blvd.

Oct. 7: Leah Patricia Geneelly, simple physical assault, 309 Faires Ave. Oct. 8: Donald Martin Shout, poss. Xanax, 7008 Wilkinson Blvd.

Oct. 8: Richie Dwayne Meeler, court violations FTA, I-85 North.

Oct. 9: Austin Ivy Harvell, simple poss. Sch. VI, Brooke St. at 5th St. Oct. 9: Gerardo Esquivel, DWI alcohol and/or drugs, I-85 Southbound.

Oct. 11: David Braunscheidel, assault on female, 1932 Peninsula Dr. Oct. 11: Emauria Carothers, simple poss. marijuana, Pump Station Clay St. Oct. 11: Jasmine Marie Kee, simple poss. marijuana, Pump Station Clay St. Oct. 14: Justin Campbell, resist, obstruct, delay, 603 Park St.

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Local

Belmont Akita Express Japanese Grill 503 S. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-5002 Arby’s 700 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4950 Beijing To Go 1420 Perfection Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 827-5838 Belmont Food & Beverage 101 Kenwood St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-7788 Belmont Soda Shop 31 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-8580 Bojangles 6450 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3562 Brenda’s Cake Gallery 11 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2253 Buddy’s BBQ Inc. 5945 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8777 Cafe Internet 508 Beaty Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-8040 Captain’s Cap 670 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4103 Caravan Coffee & Dessert Bar 11 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-7711 Catfish Cove 1401 Armstrong Ford Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3332 Cherubs Cafe 23 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0414 Chick-Fil-A 801 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8600 Cowboys BS 1420 Perfection Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-8653 Dairy Queen 7015 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

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DINING GUIDE

Demetrios Restaurant 6928 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0057

Queen’s Seafood 1401 Armstrong Ford Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3332

Wingstreet 685 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7335

Jack In The Box 102 College View Dr. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9178

Dunkin’ Donuts 6751 E. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1090

Reach Out of The Box 360 Glen Arbor St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3446

Yum Yums Pizza Shop 501 Woodlawn Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-8900

Just Cookin 1108 E. Main St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-7031

Friends Sports Bar & Grill 16 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-1401

Rita’s Family Restaurant 108 Beaty Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-2894

Glenway Premium Pub 55 Glenway St., Belmont, NC 29012 (704) 829-7717

Sake Express 675 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-0400

H&M Deli and Market 1019 Wilkerson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-8611 Hardee’s 611 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3272 Hover & Ranucci Family Rest 403 Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4472 Johnny B’s Pizza 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8900 KFC 6813 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8817 McDonalds 505 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9711 New China 6517 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1010 Old Stone Steak House 23 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9995 Papa John’s Pizza 6511 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-4339 Peace-N-Hominy Q Shack 403 E. Catawba St. • Ste 200 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 464-7647 Peet’s Coffee & Tea 701 Hawley Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8885 Pizza Hut 685 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7335

Sammys Neighborhood Pub 25 S. Main St. Belmont NC 28012 (704) 825-4266 Simmonetti’s Pizza 6432 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704)825-5555 Southpoint Grill 1901 S. Point Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1043 String Bean The Fresh Market & Deli 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3636 Sub Corral Sandwich Shop 6831 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5466 Subway 610 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7827 Taco Bell 6805 W Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704)825-9231 Taxco Mexican Grill 6418 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2108 Waffle House 603 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2177 Wendy’s 660 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3286 White Restaurant 417 Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3886

Cramerton Asian Garden 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-8318 Center Street Tavern 115 Center St. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 823-3000 Georgios Restaurant 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-2220 Mayworth’s Public House 115 Center St. Cramerton, NC 28032

Dallas Arby’s 1009 Dallas Cherryville Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-8087 Bojangles 1017 Dallas Cherryville Hwy. Dallas,NC 28034 (704) 922-3526 Burger King 3100 Dallas/HighShoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-5053 Clemmer’s Country Kitchen 1313 Old Dallas Rd. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-8384 Dallas Fresh Seafood Market 3110 Dallas/High Shoals Hwy Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 923-8223 Dallas Fish Box 1031 Lower Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-8930 Dairy Queen 108 College View Dr. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-5051 Domino’s Pizza 3130 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-7665 Double Dragon Chinese Restaurant 3130 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 923-8030

KFC 1003 Dallas Cherryville Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 923-0901 Long Creek Fish Fry 1425 Lower Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-3998 McDonald’s 3117 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, Nc 28034 (704) 922-8335 North Star Seafood 2150 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-7715

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

Mount Holly Billys Barbeque Family Restaurant 1127 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-8747 China Two Mt Holly 595 Highland St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-8090 Sake Express Inc. of Mount Holly 349 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-4819 Vasileious Italian Kitchen 200 S. Main St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 820-8539

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Peet’s Coffee & Tea 715 W. Trade St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-6791

Bojangles 541 N. 27 W. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-4532

Subway 3129 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-1001

Burger King 501 North 27 West Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-9050

Tavern On The Square 602 Queens Dr. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-5425

China Garden 190 E. Dallas Rd. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-8788

Tommy’s Drive In 2708 Gastonia Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9099

Niko’s Grill 124 N. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1311

The Country Kitchen 116 E. Main St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9597 Waffle House 1100 Dallas Cherryville Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-9648

Pizza Hut 511 N. 27 West Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-4999 Red Burrito 441 N. 27 West Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1221

Lowell 125 North Main Restaurant 125 N. Main St. Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 879-4073

Subway 107 E. Dallas Rd. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-7350

Greg’s Family Restaurant 125 N. Main St. Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 879-4073

Wendy’s 414 N 27 West Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-2007

Hillbilly’s Barbeque & Steaks 720 McAdenville Rd. Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 824-8838

Woodshed Restaurant 212 S. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1030

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Violinist Jamie Laval returns to his classical roots to team up with guitarist Amy Brucksch in a kaleidoscopic program featuring the operatically lyrical sonatas by Paganini, the brusk, edgy Romanian Dances by Bartok, a rarely heard sonata by Handel, a work of Argentine tango master Astor Piazzola, and even one of Lavalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own compositions in a Celtic style. The concert is Monday November 2, 2015 at 8:00 PM Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd, Belin the Abbey Basilica on the mont NC 28012. Admission Belmont Abbey campus, 100 is free. Donations are gladly

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Partnership for Children Spooktacular On Saturday, October 31, the Partnership for Children will hold the seventh annual Family Spooktacular at the WoodMill Festival Grounds in Vale. The event helps to raise awareness of the Partnership for Children’s funded projects.

The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the WoodMill Festival Grounds, located at 1350 WoodMill Winery Lane, Vale.

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

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

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Meditations

God can defuse anger I was an eye witness to my first Rev. Angela Pleasants road rage. I was driving 85 South.

First United Methodist Church, I noticed a car on the ramp trying Mount Holly to merge onto the highway. It is the responsibility of the driver merging and the driver on the highway to use safety procedures. If it is safe, the driver on the highway should signal and move into the outside lane. Instead, I witnessed the driver on the highway speed up to block the merging driver. The merging driver did make it over but at the expense of the other person riding their bumper then pulling alongside them trying to push them off the road. I started to pull over and dial 911 until I saw the merger exit off to escape the mad driver.

At times, I feel like we are living in a pressure cooker. The least remark or incident sends people into a rage. We begin to burn down buildings, shoot innocent bystanders and run people off the road.

In Genesis chapter, four is a story of two brothers. Abel was a keeper of sheep and Cain a worker of the ground. They both brought a sacrifice of their fruit to the Lord. Abel gave an acceptable sacrifice, but Cain did not. As a result, anger burned within Cain’s heart. God asked Cain, “Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen?” Instead of dealing with his anger, it caused Cain to kill his brother.

Scriptures speak of righteous anger. Righteous anger is anger against an injustice that drives a person to seek a solution. This type of anger does not attack people, but the problem. Anger becomes sinful when it takes us from the will of God and leads us into destructive living. How can we deal with our anger? We can deal with our anger through confession. “Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.”

Proverbs 28:13 ESV. We must confess that we have a problem with anger. Then search your heart to discover why the anger is present. It could stem from a heart of jealousy, pride or past issues. When you discover the cause accept God’s divine help in controlling your anger.

We should also learn to be proactive rather than reactive.

When something happens, we are so quick to give an opinion.

Our mouth speaks before our mind thinks. “The mind of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning and persuasiveness to his lips” Proverbs 16:23 AMP. We should learn to weigh the facts before we speak.

Be aware that anger is a symptom of a deeper issue. Only God can help us through this issue. Seek the divine help of God and allow time for healing to take place.

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Thursday, October 22, 2015

Banner-News Sports

South Point dominates, beats Forestview 34-7

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

Raiders totally dominated Forestview 34-7.

Red Raider head coach Mickey Lineberger knew what dynamics were in play for The Red Raiders looked at their 2015 this game.

“They beat us 34-13 last year,” Lineberger calendar and marked the date October 17th. said.

“We didn’t play well. We had three that would be the day they lined up against turnovers.

They broke our record of 29 conForestview. Last year Forestview caused the ference wins and seven championships. We Red Raiders fits. This year the Red Raiders waited 365 days to settle the score.” planned on putting the Jaguars in their place.

With the play on the field it appeared that In a game that highlighted some explosive ofthe 2014 match up wasn’t going to play out fense and equally impressive defense the Red in 2015. This year the outcome was definitely different.

The Red Raider offense was almost unstoppable generating 355 yards. Big Red scored through the air and on the ground.

“By far this was the best game all year,” Lineberger said. “We played four full quarters of football. We played well in all three phases of the game.”

Offensively several players stood up Jon Ledford, #54, helps a host of Raiders stop the Forestview running and had solid games.

Diontrea King back. Tyler Hall #44 is ready to join the party. was South Point’s Photo by Tommy Bain

leading runner. He had 24 carries and 122 yards. He also ran for two scores and tossed a TD to Davis Ray. Ryland Etherton had a solid 75 yards off of 13 carries. Nolan Wilson was 9-43 and Ometrick Leeper turned a pair of carries into 56 yards.

Forestview is a team that can generate points as well. But against South Point that just wasn’t going to happen.

Jaguar running back Moe Neal was virtually shut down in the running department.

Neal, a Syracuse committed standout just could not find much daylight against South Point.

“Our defense played well,” Lineberger

added. “We held Moe Neal to 13 yards on the ground. That may be a career low for him.”

Overall the Jaguars had 242 yards of offense. They had their best success in the air putting up 184 yards. But even that was bittersweet since South Point picked off the Jags twice when they went up top. “Our guys were ready to play,” Lineberger stated. “We gave 100% effort. It was an entire team win.”

With the win, the Red Raiders now sit on top of the Big South 2A/3A. They are undefeated in conference play.

This Friday the Red Raiders will travel to Huntersville to take on Lake Norman Charter.

South Point’s Ryland Etherton #32, outruns the Forestview defense for a big gain.

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Homecoming game a victory

Cramer outpaces North Gaston 35-28

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The 2015 season has been an interesting one for the Cramer Storm. Almost as if they were in stealth mode the Storm have risen up the ranks of the Big South 2A/3A. Last week the Storm went to 5-3 by beating North Gaston 35-28 in the annual homecoming game.

The game was far from boring with each team lighting up the scoreboard.

“I’m proud of the way we played,” head coach Ben McMillan said. “This is the best we ran the ball all year.”

The Storm running game churned out 253 yards on 46 carries. By far their best effort all year.

Jahkeem Brand had a career-high game. Brand carried 20 times for 151 yards and two touchdowns.

“Jahkeem Brand had a big night,” coach McMillan added. “He played well.”

In recent weeks the Storm

coaching staff has made some adjustments to get the running game going. The adjustments and effort have started to pay off in a big way.

“Our front five did a great job,” McMillan added. “Our tight end helped as well.”

Also having a very big night was Cramer quarterback Jaylen Rocquemore who went seven for 14 and 75 yards through the air. He also pushed out 19 carries and 69 yards.

The Cramer defense had a bend but don’t break night against the Wildcats. Cramer gave up some yardage but the Storm “D” stood their ground when the chips were down.

“We caused some turnovers,” coach McMillan added. “On one play they fumbled and Darnell Johnson fell on it in the end zone.”

As the battle on the field raged on, Cramer started to separate from the Wildcats.

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Photos by Lydia Julen was up by one TD. All they needed to do was maintain the one score cushion. But North Gaston still had one more push in them.

“Late in the game North Gaston was driving with a chance to tie,” McMillan said. “Isiah Faust picked off a pass and we ran out the clock.”

With the win over the Wildcats, Cramer gets one step closer to their first ever playoff bid.

“With five wins that helps us in the 2A playoff seating.”

McMillan said.

Up next is a game that if they can secure a win will guarantee the Storm a winning record.

If the Storm can top a scrappy but struggling Huss team they will have six wins.

“The Huss game is a big game.” McMillian stated.

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Stuart Cramer High held its homecoming last Friday. Left to Right: Scarlett Bethune, Kassie Fowler, Heather Sterling, Ariel Leatherwood, Tesla Thompson, Jenna Sarvis (2015 Homecoming Queen), Hannah McAbee, Kaylee Stowe, Cierra Fox, Emilee Small, Autumn Allen, Erin Calhoun.

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Thursday, October 22, 2015

Banner-News Sports

Mountain Island Charter wins over Hickory Grove Christian 48-14

Mt. Island Charter senior Agape Love makes a score in the 48-14 win over Hickory Grove Christian.

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Mt. Island Charter School won a big 48-14 victory over Hickory Grove Christian. Aapri Washington was Player of the Game with 16 rushes; 401 yards (Gaston County single game record); 4 Tds; 8 Tackles; 2 INT; 1 fumble recovery.

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Ashbrook’s Kristien Bell gets wrapped up by East Gaston’s Nash Jamison in last week’s game.

Ashbrook took a 26-13 win.

South Point VFD board meeting

Ashbrook’s 2015 Homecoming Queen Sabryna Floyd is seen receiving her roses.

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.

Warrior receiver Tanner Drumm dashes to the end-zone for a score in the 26-13 loss to Ashbrook.

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Thursday, October 22, 2015

Scenes From The Cramerton

Veterans received special recognition at the Centennial Celebration.

Photos by Alan Hodge

The Cramerton Community Choir performed at the Centennial Celebration.

Folks filled the gym in Cramerton and saw a wide range of town memorabilia.

Joe and Jan DePriest were checking out a display at the gym.

The Cramerton Christian Academy Beta Club volunteered at the Centennial Celebration.

Cramerton Mayor Ronnie Worley was one of the speakers at the Centennial Celebration.

The Stuart Cramer High Dance Team was on hand at the Centennial Celebration.

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Centennial Celebration

Shanyce and Devon Bellany took part in the Centennial Celebration costume contest.

Pete, Erika, Whitney, Allie, and Will Whitesides enjoyed the Centennial Celebration Carnival.

Special Centennial Celebration guests enjoyed a lunch at Cramer Mansion last Friday.

Mike and Case Speer enjoyed the carnival at the Centennial Celebration.

Ashley and Gage Benfield soaked up sun at the Centennial Celebration.

Cramer Mansion owner Christopher Leazer (left) is seen with Warren Cramer and Stuart Cramer IV during the Centennial Celebration luncheon.

Centennial Celebration Committee members Jeff Ramsey and Ted Reece presented a print of the railroad trestle to the Leazer family- Chistopher, Audrey, Kaitlyn, and wife Emily.

Members of the Stuart Cramer High band performed at the Centennial Celebration.

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Cameron Browning, 2015 “Proudest Kid in Gaston County” Essay Contest Winner (center of front row) pictured with his from left back row, his parents, Senator Kathy Harrington, Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest and siblings.

Gaston County’s “Proudest Kid” Visits Raleigh ity. Community Pride Cameron Browning, the 2015 countyestablishes a sense of wide winner of Gaston belonging which can Together’s “Proudest ultimately retain these Kid in Gaston County” young students as proEssay Contest travductive adults in our eling to Raleigh this community in years to summer where he met come. While we enjoy with Gaston County many opportunities in Senator Kathy Harour county to foster rington. Cameron was community pride for later introduced to the the adult population, Senate by Senator Harrington as the Proudest there remains a need Kid in Gaston County. for specific efforts to The Proudest Kid build community pride essay contest was dein our future – our chilveloped by Gaston Todren. gether in partnership The 2015 essay with Gaston County contest selection comSchools. The winner mittee was chaired by receives a framed cerJesse Cole, Owner/ tificate and money toManager of the Gaswards a trip to Raleigh tonia Grizzlies. Comto meet with Gaston County’s Legislative Cameron Browning, 2015 “Proudest Kid in mittee members were Delegation. The sole Gaston Count” Essay Contest Winner with Jaggy Anand, retired and original sponsor of Maureen O’Boyle, WBTV News, at Gaston CEO Firestone Fithe contest is the Gas- Together Community Leadership Awards bers and Textiles, Dr. ton County Education Event.

Sheila Riley, Belmont Foundation.

Abbey College, Earl Cameron is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Mathers, Gaston County Manager, Tony Browning and is a student at Cramerton Powell, HR Manager Firestone Fibers and Christian Academy. His teacher was Kelly Textiles, and Sarah Large, the 2007 “Proudest Thompson. According to Cameron, he and Kid in Gaston” winner.

Mr. Cole, Mr. Anand, his classmates saw and learned a lot of things on the “Pride in Gaston” Traveling Tour, and Dr. Riley and Mr. Powell are members of the he loved it!

Gaston Together Board of Directors.

Community Pride is the Heart of a vibrant Founded in 1997, Gaston Together’s purcommunity. The essay contest is part of Gas- pose is to tackle Big Community Issues. This ton Together’s community pride building work is conducted through the principals and program for third graders which also includes best practices of collaboration, facilitation the companion program, the “Pride in Gaston and promotion while avoiding duplication Traveling Tour” field trip. Open to public and private school students, both programs of effort. Current focus areas for enhancing are directly focused on Gaston Together’s Gaston County’s Community Vitality are: effort to build a foundation of community Leadership Initiative, Faith-Based Leaderpride in our young children and is a vital ship, Community Pride Building and Creating component of enhancing community vital- a Culture of Wellness.

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Stuart Cramer High ladies golf team beat the rest of the teams in the Big South Conference.

Every match was a conference match (that includes all 8 teams in the Big South). Cramer finished with a record of 41-1 and played matches at Glen Oaks, Crowder’s Mountain, Green Meadows and Catawba Creek throughout the year. Pictured (left to right): Sydney Baxter (far left), Mattie Hough (sitting in the cart), Jenna Hinson (back of cart behind Mattie), Jim Dobran (Coach), Ellie Porman (sitting on the side of the cart), Scarlett Bethune (standing on the back right of the cart).

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National School Lunch Week, October 12-16

North Belmont Elementary cafeteria manager adores serving children Lee’s students are more than just customEach morning at 6:15, Cindy Lee arrives at North Belmont Elementary to begin prepara- ers, though. tions for the school’s breakfast. As cafeteria She makes a point to learn the students’ manager, it’s her responsibility to make sure names. If they happen to forget their lunch mealtime runs smoothly. number when they come through the serving Every school day, Lee and her staff serve line, she can look it up and enter it for them: 180 break“That way it fasts and 365 doesn’t embarlunches. But rass them,” she for Lee, the explained. job is about “She’s almuch more ways willing than just fillto do what’s ing the approright for the priate number children. of trays. Each That’s what’s meal reprefirst for her,” sents a chance said principal for service and Ryan Smith. an opportunity S m i t h to take care of pointed to new the children programs that she knows by Like all Gaston Schools lunch room employees, the staff at North Belmont Elementary work hard to give students nu- Lee has helped name. bring to North “I love com- tritious, tasty meals. From left Sarah Mims, Faye Hunter, Belmont. The ing in and pre- Robin Carver, Cindy Lee, Principal Ryan Smith, Debbie school is now paring meals,” Woody.

Gaston County Schools photo taking part Lee said. “I in a fruit and don’t let anyvegetable snack program that provides fresh body go without a meal in this school. I don’t care if it’s a child, parent, teacher, whoever. produce to every class three days a week. Lee We make sure whoever comes through our and her team also provide after-school snacks cafeteria and serving line gets a well-bal- for participants in the Girls on the Run program. anced, healthy meal.”

“She’s always prepared to go above and During National School Lunch Week (October 12-16), Lee “exemplifies all the best beyond to make sure the children are fed apqualities” of a cafeteria manager, said Frank propriately,” said Joann Curvin, school nutrition area coordinator. “Her primary concern Fields, director of school nutrition.

“She genuinely cares about the children is serving the children. She adores serving she and her staff serve,” Fields said. “We are them.”

Her focus on serving others is evident at fortunate to have her.” the end of lunchtime when she can be found Lee started working for Gaston County in the kitchen packing up leftovers. Rather Schools 15 years ago in the cafeteria of Southwest Middle School. She always wanted to than throw the food away, she donates it to a open a restaurant and saw an opportunity to local church that uses it to feed the homeless.

Lee said one of the best things about her do that by becoming a cafeteria manager, she recalled: “If I get my own school, I’m going work is knowing that North Belmont is part of the Community Eligibility Program (CEP), to run it as if it’s my business.”

For the last three years, she’s been able to which allows every child in the school to receive free breakfasts and lunches. do that at North Belmont.

“I call the students my customers,” she “I know every student here will get to eat said. “I ask my team to please treat every whether mom and dad have money or not,” child as if they’re our customer.”

Lee said.

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Last week’s ‘Dig Pink’ volleyball match at South Point High School raised $6,600 for Cancer Services of Gaston County.

The match featured the junior varsity and varsity teams from South Point and Forestview and the faculty from each school in a charity match. The proceeds will be used to provide support and services for people living with cancer.

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Early education pays off

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

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Let’s make progress America. Brains are built and developed by early childhood experiences. We have to start early.

The connection between skills and knowledge during a child’s early years and that child’s success later on is reason alone to invest in early childhood education!

There was a great blog recently by the First Five Years Fun about high quality early education and its pay offs.

Deborah Phillips, a Georgetown University psychologist, had some findings that were featured on NPR. She notes that early social and emotional development are Amy Wadsworth two key drivers. She also compared the progress of an 8th grader who attended a preschool program compared to peers who had no preschool at all. Those who had preschool outperformed those who didn’t in areas such as grades and special education attendance.

You can check out the blog here: http://ffyf.org/ok-early-education-pays-off/ In our community, we are making an impact with Early Childhood Education. Our Boogie with Books events allow each child to go home with a book to enjoy. For many, this is their first book. We want to stress the importance of reading to your child. When you receive your book, make sure to put your child’s name inside to personalize it so that they know that is their book. It is a pure joy to see the look on children’s faces when they get to pick out a book and the happiness of the parent knowing they have received this gift. I hope that the book is used time and time again. If we can make a difference in one child’s life then we can say that we succeeded!

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 704922-0900 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 http://www.facebook.com/pfclg Flickr, www.flickr.com/pfclg Twitter: Ready4School Check out our new Pinterest page: www.pinterest.com/pfclg

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