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Shining Hope Farms receives grant from Community Foundation Shining Hope Farms near Mt. Holly received a $12,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Gaston County last week.

The funds will be utilized to renovate an existing hayloft into a much needed multipurpose room at Shining Hope Farms’ Mt. Holly farm. The space will be used for additional therapy space for activities with patients, volunteer training sessions, a conference room for board and staff meetings, and a training room for continuing education workshops.

The project will be also be funded by a combination of other sources. Shining Hope Farms has secured flooring for this project from Lumber Liquidators in Gastonia and plans to seek donated labor from local contractors. Some contributor dollars will also be utilized in the completion of the project.

Currently, the organization does not have a space that can accommodate more than six people comfortably, and as the nonprofit has grown in size, this has been challenging both for treatments and other activities such as meetings and trainings.

“While a horse is one of the primary treatment tools we utilize, the ability to work in a clinic setting (in conjunction with the horse) is crucial for creating a well-rounded treatment session,” says Milinda Kirkpatrick, Executive Director of Shining Hope Farms, “Fortunately, this renovation will go a long way in accepting new patients feasible, as there will now be additional clinic space to treat the children whose families contact us for services daily.”

Volunteer trainings are another area that will benefit from the creation of a multipurpose room. “We have recently created a training video which we believe will more effectively train visual learners and streamline the training process,” says Kirkpatrick, “Right now we do not have a place where we can show the video to the 30+ individuals who are interested in attending our train- Community Foundation of Gaston County representative Elizabeth Patton (right) presented a $12,000 grant check last week ings on a monthly basis, however the new multipurpose room will to Shining Hope Farms founder and executive director Milinda Kirkpatrick (left) while staff, students, and two magnificent steeds looked on.

Photo by Alan Hodge See SHINING HOPE page 4

Stanley area rescue crew deployed in flood-hit areas

Stanley Middle School teacher spends time teaching in Panama

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by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor

Jill Hendrix had her students in mind when she chose to spend six weeks this summer teaching in a rural village deep in the jungle of Panama. The Spanish teacher at Stanley Middle School wanted to improve her language skills and come back with first-hand knowledge of Central America to share with her classes. To do this, she truly immersed herself in the culture.

Rice and beans every day. Electricity and running water that were not always dependable. Cell phone service, but only on sunny days. Very little contact with native English speakers. No air conditioning.

But all this gave Hendrix the opportunity to get to know and make a difference in the lives of 175 children in Panama and their teachers and to come back to Stanley with a new perspective to share with her own students.

Hendrix worked with the Panama Teacher Match program, a teacher training partnership between the United States and Panama. An accomplished teacher with 25 years of experience, she was one of only 20 educators chosen from more than 160 applicants nationwide.

The program was created to support an initiative enacted

by Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela, whose vision is to improve English teaching nationwide and develop bilingual teachers and students. Hendrix and other American educators

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In this pre-neighborhood search, Travis Cash (rear of the boat), Captain Brian Bishop (in the boat), and Firefighter Jesse Freeman (side of the boat) prepare their Zodiac inflatable raft to conduct a search of a neighborhood underwater.(ELFD Facebook) photos taken by Travis Cash, or a Rescue Team member/Used with permission

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Cherryville native Travis Cash can definitely say he has had a great deal of adventure in his young life.

Like many of his friends and family, he has chosen the life and career of a firefighter, and by his own admission, doesn’t regret that choice for one minute.

Travis is the son of Capt.

Chris “Pudge” and Danya Cash, and Darby and Mechelle Price. The Cash name is a well-known name in Cherryville and surrounding towns as many are in the fire services in Shelby as well as in Lincoln County.

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Yours, Ours, Others

My Opinion: You are what you read Well, I tried to write a column about the Presidential race but had a hard time typing with one hand while I held my nose with the other. Not only that, but my stomach started boiling too.

Therefore I will dwell on the importance of reading. Maybe some of you can read. Maybe not.

If not, then you must be putting this paper on the floor or in a bird cage because it is of no use to you otherwise. Maybe you can read and are doing the same thing but if so it won't hurt my feelings.

I have always been an avid reader. When I was a kid my mom went heavily in debt and bought a set of Colliers Encyclopedias and I sat on the kitchen floor and read every one of the volumes.

Next, when I was about 10 years old my great aunt Louise Surratt got me a subscription to National Geographic magazine. Every year after that until I graduated from high school she renewed the subscription and that yellow magazine came to the door on a monthly basis. National Geographic was very educational and the photos opened my eyes to the history of Ancient Egypt and the way of life in the South Seas and Borneo and the fact that in some parts of the world what folks wear for britches is a piece of vine tied around their waist and jewelry is a bone in the nose sideways. Once when I was about 12 years old I was sitting in the East Branch Library looking at a National Geographic book that had lots of native pics in it and one was a girl wearing a grass skirt and eating a raw sweet tater and the librarian woman took the book away from me and said I should be ashamed for gazing at the brown damsel but the old librarian woman didn't understand that I was already a seasoned National Geographic reader and looker.

Where I live, a daily newspaper (so-called) arrives in the driveway each morning. Sharon trudges in the 6am gloom to retrieve it and bring it in the house. She reads it then I do. Or I did. Frankly, I grew weary of seeing nothing but crime and controversy and catastrophe in that radical liberal publication's pages not to mention its far left leaning slant on things so now I only take a quick look at the obits to make sure my name is not there and then on to the funny papers.

So the question of what to read in the morning before I come to work raised its head. The answer? “Women's” magazines Sharon grabs fresh from grocery store checkout line racks and brings home. In fact, there are so many to choose from in the bathroom stack I call it the Tower of Babel after one of my favorite Alan Hodge Bible stories. Yes, folks, Banner-News Editor especially those of you who think I am a full blown 'heathen', I have read portions of the Bible.

As far as the magazines go, one thing I noticed and that's the way just about every wacky headline is followed by an exclamation mark. For example “Spaghetti sauce heals damaged cells!!”, “Facelift in a jar!” “Cure insomnia with a sandwich!”, “Lose 20 pounds by eating candy!”, “Prevent worry with video games!”, “Avoid Alzheimer's with maple syrup!”, “Make silly feathered friends!”, “Look gorgeous first thing in the morning!”, “Hydrate with cuke water!”, “Eliminate cellulite with peanut butter!” “and my favorite “Wine can cure anything!” etc. etc. etc.

Another funny thing about these mags is how on one page they have stories about instantaneous weight loss and on the next ones pictures and recipes for humongous cakes, pies, cookies, ice cream treats and every other sort of sweet stuff known to mankind.

Yet another big deal in women's magazines is the horoscope page. I read mine (Aquarius) but if what appears in print is really true and would come to pass I should be richer than Donald Trump ten times over. Why, just last week my horosciope said I would soon be coming into a large sum of money.

I will need it as I am going on Medicare in just a couple of months and the premium plus a couple of supplements will cost a lot.

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Thursday, November 3, 2016

Now Autumn’s fire burns slowly along the woods and day by day the dead leaves fall and melt.

-William Allingham

We only have two things to do and we only get one right It’s Friday morning; 8:05 and I’m in the chapel of the Rescue Mission men’s division. I asked the men, “If you were asked to do 100 things in 8 hours and only got half of them done, should you get written up by your counselor?” Half said yes and half said no.

“Let’s cut that in half and make it fifty things to do and you only get twenty-five done. Should you get written up?” More men said, “Yes.” I continued to cut it down. “What if I give you twenty things to do?” “What about ten things?” The men felt that more men should get punished.

“Let me cut it down to two things.

One thing you do with all your passion. You do it excellently. The other you don’t care about and totally ignore.

Should you get written up?” One man said, “This is a trick question.” He was right.

I explained, “There are two things God calls us to do. He asks us to love God and love others. We are really good at loving God with all our heart mind and soul. We’re not so good at loving people that are different from us.”

A 2000 study said that Charlotte was number two out of forty cities for church attendance and number thirty-eight out of the same forty cities for racial trust. A more recent study said that Charlotte is number fifty out of fifty cities for climbing out of poverty if you grew up in poverty. Race is one of several key factors causing this problem.

The recent death of Keith Lamont Scott and subsequent demonstrations reveals race issues are still real in our community. What do we do as a community to move forward?

In 2007, I was invited to be part of a series to address race. Each participant was asked to do a project. My project is a variation of the late Joe Martin “Race Day.” It was called Friday Friends.

Friday Friends asks you to have a meal or coffee with the same person of a different race on Friday for six consecutive weeks. Each time you meet, consider these 6 questions during your time

together: 1. Tell me about yourself – Where did you grow up, your hobbies, interest, earliest memory, favorite memory by age 12?

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2. How were you raised to see other races? What did your past (parents, family, life experience) teach you (said or unsaid) about people of different colors?

When did you become aware of the matter of race?

3. What would you like someone of a different race to know about your world today? How have you historically viewed people of different races?

4. What does a society of healthy race relations look like?

5. What specific actions can we take to address racial tension?

6. What have you learned about the other race you didn’t know six weeks ago? Would you be willing to tell the story of the other person’s race to people of your own race?

I’ve learned a lot from Mike who is my Friday Friend. His parents were college educated; mine never finished high school. He never watched TV as a kid; I watched it constantly. He and his wife are concerned about bringing children into this community. My wife and I never shared that worry.

What prevents you from having your own Friday Friends meeting? I’m not that naïve to think Friday Friends will solve all of our race problems but we need to address racism in our community. I John 4:20 says, “Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen.”

I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend.

Living and Dying in America

By Glenn Mollette We are fortunate to live and die in America. Billions of people have died from starvation in third world countries.

Millions have died in war torn places and never knew a moment of real peace during their lives. So many live and die in harsh nations where daily life is mere survival. We are blessed to be born and to live out our lives in America.

Often in life we ask ourselves, "Why in the heck do I care about anything going on in the world?" Stuff like Presidential elections, taxes, jobs, border security and wars in the Middle East. The list of world junk is almost endless.

Last week we buried my little 53-year-old niece. We watched her grow up, marry, battle a life of diabetes and eventually die from kidney failure and cancer. I didn't write a column last week because who really cares about writing when you're standing in the funeral home and at a graveside?

We buried my wife's father about a year ago who died suddenly. The sudden death of such a good man and friend was painful. I've stood at the grave a lot of

my life. My sons and I buried my first wife who was their mother. The pain and grief cut our hearts out. A few years before that my wife and I buried a little stillborn baby that ripped us apart in grief. Through the years I've stood at the grave of both of my parents and officiated about 400 funerals for friends and fellow church members.

In the middle of pain and grief we don't really care about anything else.

Who can focus on the environment, fossil fuels and worry about Social Security when we are bleeding grief and sorrow?

I can't and I doubt that most people, if anyone can.

We stand at the grave and we analyze our lives knowing that soon or maybe in the next five, ten or at best 30 or so years our lives will be over and our bodies will be six feet under the dirt. Our hope is that we will be in a much better place, removed from our bodies and cared for by a loving God. Thus, knowing that our lives are so short what are we to do?

Keep living. Life is a gift. Don't fret the small stuff. It's all really small stuff. Try to love people and accept people where they are and not where

you think they should be. Forgive people and move forward. Don't carry grudges.

Make the most of every day. Don't be timid about living life and don't live your life based on what you think everybody else wants you to do. You may not believe in an afterlife. What if there is an afterlife, meeting God, eternity and all that stuff? Do you really want to chance not trying to be ready for something that will be so much longer than this world?

Finally, we should try to leave this world a better place. This brings us back to Presidential elections, taking care of our planet, jobs, border security, terrorism, equality and life around us. Little people are following us. Who we vote for and how we leave this world is so important. We only get a few years and there is some reason we are here. Make a contribution. Vote, keep our country safe, help us stay free and keep working to keep America - America. A place where people want to live and a country where we can die knowing that we were blessed to live briefly in such a great land.

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RESCUE From page 1 CFD Fire Chief Jeff Cash said his nephew started his firefighting career at CFD as a junior firefighter, then a volunteer, then went full-time recently with the Stanley area East Lincoln Fire Department.

When Hurricane Matthew and the rains attendant with it assaulted North and South Carolina’s east coast and moved inland, flooding resulted from the vast amounts of rain dumped into the creeks and rivers. Low lying lands were inundated in a flash and people and pets were left stranded. There was loss of life, but it probably might have been worse had rescue units like the one with whom Travis is associated not stepped up to provide their help and services.

Cash, who is with the Lincoln County Water Rescue Team (a Type 2 water rescue team housed at East Lincoln Fire Department near Stanley) said the team is comprised of members from different departments throughout Lincoln County.

“When the governor declared the state of emergency for Hurricane Matthew the team and other teams across the state were contacted by a representative from N.C. emergency management to see if the team was able to deploy to the east.”

Cash said after checking the availability of team members and equipment their team was deployed east by the state with 10 personnel, three trucks, two enclosed trailers, and a boat trailer that carries two inflatable Zodiac boats and motors for the boats.

Cash, a CFD volunteer, and CFD Capt. Trent Carpenter, who is a full-time captain at CFD are both members of the Lincoln County water rescue

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team and have the required training, but Capt. Carpenter was not able to deploy due to other commitments, said Cash.

“The 10-member team was made up of six members from the East Lincoln FD and four members from the Denver FD,” Travis said.

The team was deployed Friday, Oct. 7, traveling to the National Guard Armory in New Bern, where they slept for the night and received their assignment the next day.

Cash said on Saturday, Oct. 8, they left the Armory at 7 a.m., and traveled to the Carteret County Emergency Operating Center (EOC) in Morehead City, where their team was split into two groups, each paired with a National Guard five-ton high water vehicle and crew.

Said Travis, “They assigned one team with equipment to Otway Fire Department and the other team with equipment to Beaufort Fire Station #2, to stay for the passing of the hurricane into the state and to respond to high flood-prone areas.

“Due to the unpredictable nature of the hurricane’s path, this area only suffered minor flooding and wind where other areas of the state had a more damaging aftermath.”

Cash said the next morning (Sunday, Oct. 9) the team was asked to report to the main staging area at Kinston.

“When we finally arrived at the staging area due to closed roads and detours, we had a few hours of down time. We received our next assignment to report to the Wayne County EOC in Goldsboro. Within an hour of arriving at Goldsboro our team was asked to search an area where there was a report of a person was trapped by water.”

During a welfare check Travis Cash (right) and Firefighter Jesse Freeman rafted out and checked on a residence that was cut off by flood water. photos taken by Rescue Team member/Used with permission Cash said after finding the trapped person they were able to exit the flooded area on their own.

During the early ours of Oct. 10, Cash said they arrived at the Mar-Mac Fire Department, just outside of Goldsboro, where they would spend the rest of their operational period except for their last day, Oct. 14, when they were sent to demobilize and to decontaminate their equipment, and get some sleep at the staging area back in Kinston.

“We came home Saturday, Oct 15,” he said.

Cash said the majority of the team’s rescues took place after their arrival in Mar-Mac. “We conducted searches

of homes and neighborhoods, and conducted several rescues of people from cars and homes that were trapped by flood waters. We helped evacuate people that were at risk of the rising floodwaters.

“We mainly worked with the Mar-Mac Fire Department and National Guard units that were stationed at Mar-Mac.” Cash noted that due to the team not being familiar with the area Mar-Mac FD had a few members with water rescue training who assisted their team with navigation and with the rescues.

“The team mainly operated as a stand-alone unit but had to check in with the local EOC with each emergency

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situation,” he said, adding the team was dispatched to most of the situations by the local dispatch centers.

Said Cash, “Due to MarMac being surrounded almost completely by the Neuse River, the area experienced very high flooding, with the river cresting at 29.9 feet above normal days after the hurricane passed through.

“Many homes and businesses were completely underwater and some members of the Mar-Mac FD were displaced due to the flooding. This area had seen flooding before during Hurricane Floyd but Matthew exceeded those numbers and set an all-time water level record!”

Cash was deeply affected by what he saw while on duty in Mar-Mac. “Even though we are no longer conducting rescue operations in the area, due to the impact the people of Mar-Mac had on us, we set up East Lincoln FD as a drop-off location for supplies, which we promised to drop off at Mar-Mac FD to help out their community,” he said.

Travis said the first drop off took place on Oct. 19, and the next one will be taken down two weeks after that.

He said updates have been and will be given out through East Lincoln FD’s and Denver FD’s Facebook pages.

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TEACHER From page 1 were placed in schools around Panama, where they helped co-teach English lessons and develop curriculum.

“It was a fabulous opportunity, and I would like for other teachers in Gaston County to have that opportunity,” Hendrix said.

The program allowed teachers to choose an urban, suburban or rural school and to pick between a hostel or staying with a local family. Hendrix chose a homestay in the rural village of Guacuco.

“I knew if I really wanted to learn the language the right way I needed to be away from any English at all,” she said. “It was very challenging for me.”

While some of the other program teachers got together on the weekends, Hendrix was four hours away from the nearest American.

“I spoke Spanish, I dreamed in Spanish, I was immersed in Spanish,” she said.

Her classroom in Guacuco was very different. The school taught children in shifts: the younger students attended in the morning, and the older students came from about noon to 5:30 p.m. There were no computers in the classroom and not enough desks to go around -- some children sat on the floor. Daily snacks and lunches were prepared by the students’ mothers, who came to school to cook.

“They would come in and hand out the food while we were teaching,” Hendrix said, adding that the classroom felt more laid back than an American one. “The discipline was not nearly as rigid as it is here where children have to be in their seats sitting down, quiet.

If they wanted to answer questions, sometimes they would come running up to you.”

Despite the many differences between Guacuco and Stanley, Hendrix said, one thing was the same: “Children are children.”

As the six weeks came to an end, Hendrix said she questioned whether she had made a difference. The answer came from one of her third graders.

He was much older than his classmates and belonged to one of the indigenous groups represented at the school, who spoke a separate language. The Panamanian children tended to look down on them, Hendrix said.

“He sat in the back like he didn’t care, didn’t want to listen, wouldn’t take part,” she said. But throughout the sum-

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Topless event coming to Belmont The “4th Annual Topless Cruise in Belmont, Convertibles for a Cause” will be held at Stowe Manor, 1:00PM-3:00PM on November 5. Please join convertibles, jeeps, T-tops, motorcycles and more as we drive with our tops down in support of and in memory of our loved ones who have or have had cancer. Imaginations kick in and we have pink cowgirls, pink princesses, pink movie stars, pink balloon headlights, pink boas, etc.

We've even had pets dressed in pink! 100% of every donation assists local patients who have cancer through Cancer Services of Gaston County.

There will be music, inspiring stories, cupcakes, coffee and more! For more details contact Denise Price Thomas, Founder at 704-747-8699 or email denisepricethomas@gmail.com. You may also contact Cancer Services at 704-864-1271.

"Neighbors in Deed Helping Neighbors in Need"

Belmont Hometown Hoedown coming Belmont's annual “Hometown Hoedown” for the upcoming Hometown Hoedown! Get will be held Nov. 12 at Park Street United ready to boot, scoot and boogie with the CrimMethodist Church, 6:00PM-10:00PM. son Rose Band! Advanced tickets are $12 The church is located at 120 Park Street in and $15 at the door. Come by the Belmont Belmont. This event is sponsored by the Bel- Parks and Recreation Department for tickets mont Parks and Recreation Department. BBQ Monday thru Friday and between 9:00AMplates will be served from 6:00PM-7:00PM. 5:00PM. For more details call 704-825-8191 Stanley Middle School teacher Jill Henddrix is seen with two of Giddy on up, grab your boots and throw on or email bmcgonagle@cityofbelmont.org. her Panamanian students. your hat it’s time to purchase your tickets Story/photo courtesy Gaston Schools our community being served to achieve functional outcomes. mer, she tried to connect with from Panama Teacher Match weekly, the grants committee They are a Premier Accredited him and to call on him when- and Meduca, the Panamanian felt this use of funds would Center of PATH Intl. (Profesever he raised his hand. “I’ve ministry of education. These From page 1 further the treatment options of- sional Association of Therapeualways singled out the children were well-organized and help- give us the capability to utilize fered by Shining Hope Farms,” tic Horsemanship, International) that look like they need the ful, Hendrix said. this video and other technology” said Ernest Sumner, President as well as the American Hippoextra attention,” she said. “The “They want the program to therapy Association, and cur“This grant is truly invalu- CFGC. bottom line is, he was smart.” succeed and they listened to able in so many ways and we are Shining Hope Farms is a rently operate sites in Gaston Toward the end of her stay, us,” she said. In addition, Hen- so grateful to the Community 501(c)(3) organization whose and Mecklenburg Counties with he came to Hendrix and told drix said, she returned from the Foundation of Gaston County mission is to enable children 18 horses, 22 staff members her, “I’m going to study Eng- trip with a new group of friends for awarding us the opportunity and adults with disabilities consisting of occupational and lish in high school.” It meant and professional contacts - the to do this renovation so that we to achieve functional goals physical therapists, speech lana lot coming from him. In that 19 other teachers from all over can best serve the children and through the use of equine as- guage pathologists, and PATH region of Panama, most fami- the U.S. who participated in the adults in our community that sisted activities and Hippo- Intl. certified riding instruclies can’t afford to let their program along with her. “You depend on our services,” added therapy. Hippotherapy is a tors, as well as many wonderful children continue school past really build a camaraderie with Kirkpatrick. physical, occupational, and volunteers which help to make sixth grade, Hendrix explained. these teachers,” she said.

“The Community Founda- speech-language therapy treat- a well-rounded program. For “When he said that, it just For information about the tion is pleased to award a grant ment strategy that utilizes more information, visit shiningtouched my heart. If he goes on program, visit http://partners. to Shining Hope Farms for the equine movement as part of an hopefarms.org to high school, I’ve made a dif- net/panama-teacher-match. purpose of converting unus- integrated intervention program ference in one student’s life,” The application for the 2017 able space in a barn into a usshe said. program will be posted on the able multi-purpose space. With Now that she is back in her site in December. individuals and families from classroom at Stanley Middle, Hendrix is hoping to keep in touch with the teachers and students in Guacuco. She’s planning to set up a Skype session so the students can see each other and say hello.

“I want the children here to learn the value of learning another language and the opportunities that are out there for them,” she said.

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On Halloween, “Darth Vader”, also known as Stanley business owner “Mr. Bill” Ward showed up at Mini Academy CDC and Second Baptist CDC, both in Mount Holly. Along with sharing a sweet treat and letting them touch the Vader mask, he also had the chance to share a bible story with them.

Photo provided by Bill Ward

Belmont Belmont PD seeks sets Christmas donations Veterans Day event Belmont will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11 at 11am in front of the “Fighting Yank” statue at Stowe Park. The event is sponsored by American Legion Posts 144 and 180. The public is invited.

Once again the holidays are just around the corner. Every year at Christmas the Belmont Police Department works with a local non-profit organization to provide Christmas gifts to women and children in need. This is a program our department has performed now for several years and would not be possible without the charitable donations from the citizens and community organizations of Belmont. Your gifts are 100% taxdeductible and all donations go to this cause. Contributions can The Muncipal Complex in Mt. Holly was one of the sites where folks could cast their early voting be sent to the Belmont Citizens Police Academy Alumni Asso- ballots last week. The place was a beehive of political campaigning and people waiting in long ciation, P.O. Box 1321, Belmont, NC 28012. Make your checks lines to vote. By week's end over 7,000 people had voted there. payable to BCPAAA and mail them to the address above or Photos by Alan Hodge drop them off at the Police Department if you wish. Thank you for your consideration in support of providing gifts to those less fortunate women and children in Belmont this Holiday season.

Mary Anne Huggins, Chairman of the Gaston County Republican Party, Recommends the Following Candidates US PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump US VICE PRESIDENT US SENATE US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - DISTRICT 10 NC GOVERNOR NC LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Michael R. Pence Richard Burr Patrick McHenry Pat McCrory Dan Forest

NC ATTORNEY GENERAL NC AUDITOR NC COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE NC COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE NC COMMISSIONER OF LABOR NC SECRETARY OF STATE NC COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION NC TREASURER

Buck Newton Chuck Stuber Steve Troxler Mike Causey Cherie Berry Michael LaPaglia Mark Johnson Dale R. Folwell

NC STATE SENATE - DISTRICT 43 NC STATE SENATE - DISTRICT 44 NC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - DISTRICT 108 NC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - DISTRICT 109 NC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - DISTRICT 110

Kathy Harrington David L. Curtis John A. Torbett Dana Bumgardner Kelly Hastings

GASTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CHERRYVILLE TOWNSHIP Allen R. Fraley CROWDERS MTN. TOWNSHIP W.R. (Bob) Hovis GASTONIA TOWNSHIP Don Grant SOUTH POINT TOWNSHIP Ronnie Worley GASTON COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS

Susan S. Lockridge

NC SUPREME COURT ASSOCIATE JUDGE

Robert (Bob) Edmund

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Wreaths Across America

Gastonia CAP Cadets conduct a wreath laying ceremony to honor Gaston County veterans. Cadets pictured are Ben Lakey, Amber Lightsey, Robin Lightsey and Thomas Beutler.

CAP photo Again this year, the Gastonia Civil Air Patrol Squadron will participate in the annual Wreaths Across America Day of Remembrance on December 17th at noon. The wreath laying ceremony will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Gastonia to honor Gaston County veterans from all branches of military service with the ceremonial laying of an evergreen wreath on each of the veteran’s graves.

What is today known as Wreaths Across America began in 1992 when the owner of the Worcester Wreath Company in Harrington, Maine placed surplus wreaths in a section of Arlington Cemetery. After several years of making this annual tribute, a photo of the wreaths circulated the internet in 2005, and requests poured in from all over the country from people wanting to help. In 2007 the Worcester Family formed the non-profit Wreaths Across America, and began working with individuals and groups nationwide to honor deceased veterans with a wreath. The organization’s mission is simple: Remember the Fallen, Honor those who serve and Teach our children the value of freedom. At noon on the designated Saturday each December,

wreaths are placed on graves at more than 1000 locations nationwide.

In 2014, Wreaths Across America and its national network of volunteers laid over 700,000 memorial wreaths at 1,000 locations in the United States and beyond, including ceremonies at the Pearl Harbor Memorial, as well as Bunker Hill, Valley Forge and the sites of the September 11th tragedies. This was accomplished with help from 2,047 fundraising groups, corporate contributions, and donations of trucking, shipping, and thousands of helping hands. The organization's goal of covering Arlington National Cemetery was met in 2014 with the placement of 226,525 wreaths.

Wreaths for the ceremony are provided through donations from individuals and local businesses. Each wreath costs $15.00, and the Squadron has a goal of purchasing 65 wreaths this year. Anyone interested in purchasing a wreath or wanting more information about the ceremony can contact Lt. Sue Beutler at 704998-2317 or visit the squadron’s Facebook page at Gastonia Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol.

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Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Employees of

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Mt. Holly Church of God Rankin Ave • Mt. Holly • NC MT. HOLLY Bethel Baptist Church NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280

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

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

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

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

Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Full Gospel Church 106 School St 704-827-9621

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

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

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

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

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

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Meditations God will guide us Imagine the fear that swept the country during the polio outbreak. Dr. Jonas Salk worked tirelessly to find a vaccine to prevent the dreaded illness. What if Dr. Salk kept silent when he discovered the vaccine? During the 1600’s it was confirmed that bacteria caused diseases, but there was no medicine to fight the harmful bacteria. What if Alexander Fleming did not record his findings of a mold growing in a petri dish? What if Howard Florey, Edward Abraham, and Ernst Chain, after working with penicillin to keep it longer than a few days never reported their findings?

What if Christians never shared their story about the resurrection of Jesus Christ?

I often hear Christians say, “I do not have the boldness or knowledge to witness.” Others feel only preachers are called to witness.

“On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea.

Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.” Acts 8:1, 4 NIV. It was the lay people who scattered and taught the word.

If we take the first step of obedience, the Spirit of God will guide and equip us.

Philip was commanded by an angel of the Lord to go south down from Jerusalem. Along

the road, Philip met an Ethiopian eunuch. He was sitting in a chariot reading the book of Isaiah.

Philip asked him if he understood what he was reading. The eunuch responded, Rev. Angela Pleasants “How can I, unless First United someone explains it Methodist Church, to me?” Acts 8:31a Mount Holly NIV. Pray for God to give you opportunities each day to share your faith. Dr. Salk, Fleming, Florey, Abraham, and Chain focused on helping our physical ailments. Christians focus on the eternal. We know the Way, the Truth, and Life, but if we never share what we know how can others come to experience eternal life. As Ambassadors of Jesus Christ, we are to represent him in words and action.

The greatest testimony is a transformed heart that proclaims God’s glory. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 NIV.

The Pine Ridge Boys from Inman SC will be the featured artist Nov 12th 6:00PM at Lowesville Gospel Concerts/Living Word Ministries – 1062 Hwy 16 South – Lowesville (Stanley) NC. Big Jim Stewart, father of the bass singer, will also make an apperance. The concert will be no charge, however a freewill offering will be received. Contact Carroll Cooke 704-618-9762.

Carroll Cooke photo

Ivy Blanton and Anna Mullis were seen celebrating the Indoor Triathlon at the Stowe Family YMCA on Saturday, October 22.

Photos by Molly D’Avria

Calling all letter girls Historic Belmont Foundation is looking to revive a longtime Belmont tradition by bringing back the Belmont Letter Girls to this year's Belmont Christmas Parade.

We are currently seeking high school seniors at South Point High School or Stuart W. Cramer High to participate. We need the help of five volunteers (preferably past letter girls)

to help select the seven lucky girls. And we are also seeking sponsors to help off-set the cost of the outfits.

If you are interested in being a part of this exciting project, please email us at Contactus@historicbelmontfoundation.org. Or call 970-275-1977.

Michelle Hoffman’s 8:15 am Cardio Interval Class were pictured celebrating GO Week with a class hosted outside at the Stowe Family YMCA Tuesday, October 25.

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Tri-County Animal Rescue Pets of the Week

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Check your dog's diet William Gaston Chapter, NSDAR Dedicates Little Free Library

by Joann Hager

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On Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, members of the William Gaston Chapter, NSDAR met at Ranlo Town Park to dedicate a “Little Free Library”. Ms. Effie Locklear, the Park Recreation Commissioner, joined us for the dedication ceremony. This free library is part of the Eagle Scout Project of Eagle Scout Jesse Crook, son of Jim and Edie Crook of Gastonia. The William Gaston Chapter accepted the challenge to adopt this one and is responsible for keeping it filled with books.

The Guy Roofing Co., Spartanburg, SC gave this Little Free Library a new roof.

Regent Donna L. Atkins led the ceremony and read the following scripture and poem she had written especially for this occasion.

Ecclesiastes 8: 1 “Who is like the wise man? Who knows the explanation of things? Wisdom brightens a man’s face and changes its hard appearance.”

Ranlo’s Town Park Little Free Library

by Donna L. Atkins We built a “Little Library” in a town called Ranlo --- HERE! To hold some books and share their wealth for children we hold dear. It really is a great idea for all who use these treasures, for they can take a book or two and return them at their leisure.

Our new “Little Library” is such a quaint place should help little ones grow in his infinite grace. This “Little Library” is just a start for young minds to learn and wisdom impart. They’ll read about Country, Fact and Fiction; let’s not forget truth, faith and conviction. So, as they grow older and decide what they will be, we’ll remember this day in Ranlo and be thankful we are FREE! Yes, we’re all very lucky, we didn’t travel far to dedicate this Library by the William Gaston Chapter, NSDAR!

Go Gaston relaunches upgraded Travel & Tourism website Gaston County Travel & Tourism recently relaunched gogaston. org with broader content and new features to engage and entice the traveling public.

“With an enhanced website, we now have digital collateral worthy of the naturally beautiful destination we represent every day”, said Michael Applegate, director of travel & tourism. “Thank you to Melissa McCauley of M2 Designs for implementing what we William Gaston Chapter Regent Donna Atkins reading the poem envisioned and for bringing this revamped website to fruition.” she wrote for the occasion.

Janet Smitherman photo Users will have plenty of new information to explore when making travel plans on gogaston.org, including: • Homepage social media feed with Facebook, Facebook Events and Twitter • Microsites for each of Gaston County’s thirteen municipalities • Blog containing great area stories 318 South Washington St. • Shelby, NC • Digitized visitors guide • Filtering for hotels and restaurants 704-487-8114 • DonGibsonTheatre.com • Mapping for all attractions • Upgraded imagery and layout to match branding Added Applegate “All of these changes were made with the end user in mind and we’re confident they’ll find the site easy to navigate, informative and helpful in planning their stay.”

A formal rollout of the site to Gaston County’s tourism industry Friday, Nov., 11th partners is being planned for November or December.

About Gaston County Travel & Tourism 8:00 pm Gaston County Travel & Tourism maximizes the area’s tourism Tickets Available assets to grow visitation and partner value. More than $241 million was spent by visitors in Gaston County during 2015, ranking it 17th in travel spending impact among North Carolina’s 100 counties.

UPCOMING SHOWS

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Thursday, Nov. 17th

8:00 pm - Tickets Available

PERSONAL LOANS

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Friday, Nov., 25th

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Tri-County Animal Rescue Pets of the Week are Lola and Zoie. Lola is a white and black, female poodle mix. Zoie is a white, female poodle. Lola is 6+ years old and weighs about 8 pounds. Her previous owner’s living conditions changed such that she could no longer keep her companion, Lola. Lola is a great little dog and would be perfect with an older lady or couple. Zoie is a diabetic but her medical condition is controlled with insulin. She is a wonderful dog and needs someone that is not afraid of giving insulin shots. If you have had a diabetic pet, you also know this is an easy condition to maintain. Zoie is 6+ years old and weighs about 18 pounds. Please give Lola and Zoie a chance.

Many people have misconceptions about Poodles -- that they look and act like "sissy" dogs. That is one of the biggest myths in dogdom. Poodles can be clipped to look like normal dogs.

Poodles also have the advantage of being the lightest-shedding, most hypoallergenic of all coated breeds.

Poodles are one of the smartest and most trainable of all breeds. She is a "thinking" dog who pays rapt attention to her owner, learns quickly, and responds eagerly to positive training methods. Poodles need some sort of mental stimulation in order to be happy, even if it's just challenging games such as hide 'n seek, or fetching a variety of named toys. This intelligent breed cannot simply sit in the backyard and be ignored.

Most Poodles make great watchdogs -- they will bark sharply at the door and they tend to be reserved (though polite and non-aggressive) with strangers. But there are also poodles "who never met a stranger." With other dogs and cats, Poodles are peaceful and accepting.

However, this breed is by no means perfect. Besides the regular clipping, they do need daily exercise, as they are lively dogs. And they do need a lot of daily companionship. They suffer from loneliness and separation anxiety if left alone too much.

Poodles are sensitive dogs, sometimes hypersensitive. If you touch them unexpectedly or startle them with a sudden loud sound, they tend to flinch. The most sensitive individuals are not good with small children. Our pets are current on vaccines, spayed/neutered, micro-chipped and current on rabies vaccine.

If you are looking for an addition to your family, come out and meet our pets this weekend. We have many available pets, including puppies and kittens, at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Friday from 6-9 pm, Saturday noon to 6 pm and Sunday 2-5 pm.

About Tri-County Animal Rescue 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.

Dogs and puppies that have a diet high in cereal grains corn, wheat, and rice – often have a hard time concentrating.

They also have a difficult time learning. When changed to a diet with food higher in meat proteins with carbohydrates supplied by vegetables and fruits, rather than cereal grains, the pets behavior calms to a more normal level.

Even though dog trainers and behaviorists know that nutrition can affect canine behavior in a variety of ways, few independent (unrelated to dog food companies) studies have been done concerning dog behavior and nutrition. Therefore, recommending changes and finding the right answer can be difficult and is often a matter of trial and error.

I f your dog has some behavior issues that you feel might be caused by nutrition, talk to your dog trainer or behaviorist. She has probably dealt with similar issues in the past and may have some suggestions for you regarding foods you may want to try. Before making any changes, however, talk to your veterinarian as well. Your veterinarian will want to evaluate your dog’s health and she can let you know if there are any foods or ingredients that your dog should or should not eat.

If you decide to change your dog’s food, do so slowly.

Begin by giving your dog ¼ of the new food to ¾ of the old food for a week. Then feed half and half for a week. If your dog is doing well and has no gastrointestinal upsets, you can probably switch over entirely to the new food on the third week.

Behavior changes take time to resolve themselves at any time but especially after a diet change. Give your dog several weeks after completing the diet change before you evaluate her behavior. Your trainer may also recommend some behavior modification or training to be doing at the same time. After all, behaviors – even those caused by diet – can also turn into habits and habits take time and work to change.

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MONTCROSS AREA’S

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

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 Chicken King 501 Woodlawn St. Belmont NC 28012 704-827-1552 Cowboy B’s Family Restaurant 1420 Perfection Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-8653 Demetrios Restaurant 6928 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-0057

Tax Taxco xco Mexican G Grill rill 6418 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2108

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

Chicken King 130 W. Charlotte Ave. Mt Holly NC 28120 704-812-8266

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

New China 6517 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1010

The Grill 682 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5179

Long Creek Fish Fry 1425 Lower Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-3998

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

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

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

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

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

Sake Express Inc. of Mount Holly 349 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-4819

Gus’s Sir Beef Restaurant 106 Mariposa Rd. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988

Peace-N-Hominy Q Shack 403 E. Catawba St. • Ste 200 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 464-7647

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

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

Side Trax Sports Bar & Food 121 W. Central Ave. Mt Holly NC 28012 704-827-3603

Hunan To Go 509 S. Hwy 27 Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988

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

Vasileious Italian Kitchen 200 S. Main St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 820-8539

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

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

Stanley

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

Peet’s Coffee & Tea 701 Hawley Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8885

Asian Garden 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-8318

Reach Out of The Box 360 Glen Arbor St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3446 Rita’s Family Restaurant 108 Beaty Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-2894 Sake Express 675 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 461-0400

Doffer’s Canteen Restaurant 119-B Center St. Cramerton NC 28032 (704) 879-7270 Georgios Restaurant 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-2220 Mayworth’s Public House 115 Center St. Cramerton, NC 28032

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

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North Belmont Elementary recently posted this archival photo showing Mrs. Hensley’s 19591960 second grade class. That’s Joy Rankin of Stanley second row in the red and blue checked dress. Know anyone else?

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This was one group of several Belmont Middle School Computer Tech class students that toured local downtown businesses last Friday and saw how they use computers to operate. They stopped by the BannerNews office too.

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Sixth graders at Belmont Middle School recently wore orange shirts to show solidatity against bullying. The school also has a campaign called “Know Your Classmates” that encourages students to mingle in the lunchroom.

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Gaston Day to present Twelve Angry Jurors Don’t miss Gaston Day School’s Fall Production of “Twelve Angry Jurors”! It is a murder trial packed with loads of courtroom drama. Tickets will be sold at the door: $10 for adults and $8 for sttudents. Shows on Thurs., Nov. 3rd, Frid. Nov. 4th, and Sat. Nov. 5th. All shows start at 7:30pm.

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Belmont wins over Mt. Holly 43-8 in County Championship

By Bill Bostick I don’t think anyone could have asked for a nicer day to settle the 2016 Gaston County Middle School Football Championship played in Mt. Holly last Wednesday.

A very large crowd was on hand for the game as the Color Guard presented the colors while the Mt Holly band played the National Anthem just before both pumped up teams took the fields to battle for the trophy.

Mt. Holly took the opening kickoff but was stopped and gave up the ball after just three quick plays. Belmont took over with a short field, quickly scored, and then completed the 2 points conversion taking an early 8 to 0 lead.

On Mt. Holly’s next possession they answered Belmont’s touchdown with a touchdown of their own when quarterback Gabe Huitt completed a pass in the end zone to #5 Markel McKinney. Mt Holly was also successful on the 2 point conversion to tie the game at 8.

This turned out to be the only points Mt. Holly would score as Belmont’s defense lead by Omari Hunt, Ben Abramowitz, Logan Threatt and Will Rhinehart shut down Mt. Holly’s high powered offense.

Belmont went on to score on all but one of its remaining offensive possessions, giving the Wildcats a 43-8 victory over the Mt. Holly Hawks.

Quarterback Javis Davis led the Wildcats offense with two rushing touchdowns and one in air. Ben Abramowitz, Logan Threatt and Omari Hunt also added touchdowns to give Belmont the largest victory ever in a middle school championship game.

In a great show of sportsmanship, both teams met at mid field after the game and shared a few minutes of silence together before Gaston County’s Athletic Director Chad Duncan presented the Belmont Wildcats with the Championship Trophy.

This was Belmont’s first County Football Championship since 2010.

Belmont’s #10 Will Rhinehart breaks up a pass to the Hawks #3 Jairus Wilson.

Belmont’s #24 Trevon Jones runs toward the end zone against Mt Holly’s #8 Tashaun Burch.

Belmont’s #26 Ben Abramowitz brings down Mt Holly’s # 5 Markel McKinney.

Wildcats Quarterback #12 Javus Davis picthes the ball to #24 Trevon Jones.

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Belmont’s #12 Javus Davis runs for one of his 3 touchdowns to lead Belmont to the county championship win

Mt Holly Quarterback #18 Gabe Huitt is brought down short of the goal line by Belmont’s #26 Ben Abramowitz and #61 Naven Pimentel.

Mt Holly’s #8 is chased down by Belmont’s #25 Omari Hunt.

Mt Holly’s #5 catches pass to score Mt Holly’s only touchdown of the game.

Mt Holly #8 Tashaun Burch catches a pass over Belmont’s #21 Logan Threatt.

Wildcats #10 Will Rhinehart brings down the Hawks #24 Caleb Mace.

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Banner-News Sports Cramer gets past East Gaston, South Point up next

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

One more game to go and the 2016 Stuart Cramer football team will make it’s mark in school history. After taking on South Point later this week the Storm are all but assured their first ever playoff game. Of course the South Point game is no walk in the park. More on that later.

This week Cramer improved to 7-3 overall. The Storm are also 4-2 in Big South Conference action. With a 7-3 record and one game to go Cramer is on the cusp of something big.

Whether they finish 7-4 or 8-3 the Storm look good. Unless space aliens scramble the brains of the people that set the schedule the Storm have secured a playoff bracket spot. Next the Storm take on the South Point Red Raiders.

This week Cramer took on East Gaston in a penalty filled game that proved to be most interesting. Combining a balanced offense game plan with a defense that stood its ground when needed Cramer beat the Warriors 41-26.

The score may look like an easy outing but it was anything but. Coach Sean Joyce and the East Gaston crew have found a way to keep in many a game this year. Even with limited as- Storm players #80 Dylan Collins, #14 Darnell Johnson get ready to hammer an East Gaston runner. sets.

Photos by Lydia Julen “Our guys played hard,” Cramer head coach Ben McMillan said. “We battled through adversity. Things that didn’t go our way.”

One thing that hurt Cramer was penalties. The Storm was flagged 17 times. No way around that. That isn’t good. Those flags hurt Cramer and helped the Warriors. In all Cramer gave up 160 yards in penalties. The Warriors were only flagged 8 times for 65 yards.

“I think penalties helped them out,” McMillan said. “It gave them good field position and kept drives alive.”

Despite the setbacks Cramer got some good play from their offense and defense.

“We played well all the way around,” McMillan added.

“We ran the ball well, passed well when we needed to.”

Against the Warriors, Cramer was able to run and throw well. Most of the 412 yards of total offense came from the offensive backfield. In all, Cramer had 308 yards of rushing offense.

Runner #22 Kaiser Kayton tries to elude two East Gaston deCramer likes to spread the ball around. But that didn’t stop fenders.

Kaiser Kayton from running for 134 yards off of 17 touches.

Kaiser had a great night. He ended the game with 3 TD’s.

Storm QB, Jaylen Rocquemore had a good day as well.

Rocquemor ran for 83 yards and threw for 104 more. Rocquemore also had two touchdown passes.

The Cramer defense played tough. They gave up only 203 yards. The defense saved the best for last. All of East Gaston’s Stuart Cramer’s #8 Jaylen Rocquemore, #11 Isaiah Foust make point game in the second half. a big play in the East Gaston contest.

The Cramer “D had four sacks to go along with two interceptions and a fumble recovery.

The Cramer offense put the ball on the ground a few times.

But it wasn’t enough to change the course of the game.

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Cramer’s #80 Dylan Collins #34 Adam Hannibal lay hands on the East Gaston quarterback Malik Davis.

Storm defenders #34 Adam Hannibal, #80 Dylan Collins pull down a Warrior runner.

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Newberry defeats Abbey in field hockey Newberry scored a pair of first-half goals and made the lead stand up in a 2-0 decision over Belmont Abbey in field hockey action last Thursday night. The contest marked the final true road contest in the Crusaders’ inaugural season.

The teams were evenly matched throughout most of the contest as Newberry held a 12-10 advantage in shots, while Belmont Abbey took two more penalty corners, 8-6.

However, the Wolves just found the cage twice, while the Crusaders couldn’t.

Newberry (6-10) used a deflection just 4:11 in the contest for a 1-0 lead and poked in a loose ball in front 20 minutes later for the difference.

Demetria Barrow took a team-high four shots with two being on goal, while Kayley Williams added two attempts. Four other Crusaders tallied a shot each. Anna Fleetwood was solid in goal, registering five saves.

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Gaston Christian School Girls Golf finishes 4th GCS girls golf team finish 4th at The Country Club of Whispering Pines, Tuesday, led by Seniors Taylor Hinson (pictured) and Taylor Williams also Bridget Chew, Hannah Spear and Grace Smith. Taylor Hinson finished 2nd in the overall standing for the tournament. With that she was selected to the NCISAA all State team, 2nd year in a row.

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Cannon was the overall winner.In individual standing Taylor Hinson of Gaston Christian finishes 2nd with a two day total of 146. Rachel Kuehn of Ashville was low medalist with a two day total of 142. Taylor Hinson earned All State honors with a top ten finish. “I was very proud of the girls this year,” said Coach Bart Hinson. “We had a great season and to finish 4th was a great accomplishment.” Pictured back left to right: Taylor Williams and Taylor Hinson; front left to right: Hannah Spear, Grace Smith, and Bridget Chew.

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South Point JV soccer team finished an undefeated season with a 6-0 shutout win over Stuart Cramer Wednesday night. Last minute goal by Dharmin Patel was a delight to fans and the team!

Photo by Anne Jurchak

Belmont Abbey ranked sixth Belmont Abbey has been picked to finish sixth in the 201617 Conference Carolinas Preseason Women’s Basketball poll, the league office announced last week.. Voting was conducted among the head basketball coaches.

The Crusaders received 55 points in the poll, ranging from fourth to seventh place. Limestone was tabbed as the preseason favorite, tallying nine of the 11 first-pace votes and 99 points.

Mount Olive was second with 88 points despite not being picked first, while King had the remaining two first-place votes to place third with 84 points.

Belmont Abbey returns 10 letterwinners from last year’s 8-21 injury-plagued team. Senior forward Gabrielle Bethel led the Crusaders in scoring and rebounding last year with average of 13.9 and 10.4, respectively. Sophomore guard Taylor Johnson averaged 8.2 points as a freshman, while Morgan Midkiff returns to the court after suffering a season-ending injury in just the second contest.

The regular season tips off at Newberry on Friday, Nov. 11 as part of the Stokes-Trainor Conference Challenge.

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CRAMER From page 12 “We had some fumbles,” McMillan added. “We counted two. They came late in the game.”

The Cramer fumbles came at a time when they were trying to put enough points on the board to prevent East Gaston from mounting a comeback.

As for East Gaston, once again quarterback Nick Ferens is proving that he is one heck of an athlete. The senior signal caller had 166 yards of combined offense throwing and running. He threw for two TD’s and ran for another.

Now Cramer is setting its sights on South Point and the playoffs.

This year’s Cramer team is good. Very good. But they better not overlook next week’s game. Next week the Storm will take on a South Point team that is on a tear. In the last 3 games the Red Raiders have out paced their opponents by a combined score of 157-9. Cramer has never beaten the Red Raiders at the varsity level. This is their best shot. They need to focus on that. Yes, Cramer is going to the playoffs. But it is very important to take care of the task at hand.

This is a rivalry game. So the outcome can be hard to predict.

One can preach about the need to focus on one game at a time. But for a school that has never been to the post season these are exciting times. For coach McMillan the prospect of a possible home field game ties in well with the upcoming South Point game. Win or lose Cramer is hoping for the best.

“If we win we will probably get one one home playoff game.” McMillan added. “Even with a loss there is still a chance for a home game.”

What the playoff picture will look like is anyone’s guess.

But one thing is sure. On Friday November 4th the Storm and Red Raiders are going to go at it in a game fans of either team won’t want to miss.

Kickoff is at 7:30 at Stuart Cramer high school in Cramerton.

East Gaston quarterback Nick Ferens being chased out of the pocket by Storm player Robert Truesdale.

East Gaston recognized senior football players and cheerleaders at its game against Stuart Cramer. In this photo, Coach Sean Joyce talks with player Jonathan Eggers and his mother Amanda.

Stuart Cramer’s running back Naseem Moulden being pursued Photos by Jim Abernethy by East Gaston’s KJ Dagout.

Stanley Middle students collect and donate Halloween treats The residents at Stanley Total Living Center got a special delivery just in time

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The sixth graders said they enjoyed working with the residents.

“Some of them will tell you their stories, and I like to hear their stories,” said student Alex Helton. “I think it’s awesome to help out people in our community. It’s great to come out and see the residents and make them happy.”

Principal Rebecca Huffstetler said the event is a learning opportunity for students.

“I think it’s important for our students to be a part of their community and this is just a small way for them to make a difference,” she said.

“It’s an opportunity to connect generations that don’t usually interact together.”

East Gaston Warriors Stanley Total Living Center residents Nancy Wilson, left, and Annie Davis, wearing a hat, worked with Stanley Middle sixth graders, from left, DJ Reynolds, Gabriella Griffin and Katelyn Walsh.

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South Point blows past North Gaston

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The South Point Red Raiders are on fire. In the last three games the Red Raiders have totally dominated their opponents. Last Friday the Red Raiders crashed past the North Gaston Wildcats on their way to a convincing 64-6 win.

Right now South Point seems to have it together.

This year South Point was raked over by tough losses, blow outs and injuries, But that didn’t stop them Somehow the Red Raiders have found a way to turn adversity into opportunity. The Red Raiders have evolved into team that is playing fundamentally sound football.

In the last 3 weeks the Red Raiders have faced off against North Gaston, Lake Norman Charter and Forestview. They have come away with huge wins. In those games, South Point has pumped out 157 points. They have limited their adversaries to a meager 9.

Against North Gaston, South Point flat out laid down a whippin’. The Red Raiders played well in all four quarters. Nick Farmer scored the first points of the game in the 1st quarter. With 11:35 on the clock Farmer bolted for a 29 TD yard run.

After that South Point never looked back.

South Point’s triple option offense otherwise known as the Redbone rumbled for 409 yards. In all, eight Red Raider ball carriers got carries. Led

by Caleb Gibson and Jake Alexander the South Point

ground game ran over the Wildcats for 333 yards.

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Belmont Mayor Charlie Martin has done a great job this season announcing Red Raider football games. to the end zone. In addition to Farmer, Alexander, Gibson, Mario Brandon, Scottie Lee and Keaton Hale all had touchdown runs.

Scottie Lee only threw the ball five times. But a 76 yard TD to Nick Muse was enough to keep the Red Raider passing game a credible threat.

The Red Raider defense is slowly flexing their muscles.

Once again the “D” quietly shut things down.

North Gaston could only muster 143 yards of total offense.

The South Point defense utterly smothered the Wildcats. The Red Raiders forced North Gaston into 4 turnover. Some of those turnovers resulted in Red Raider TD’s.

In the second quarter Max Mead scored off of a 39 yard fumble recovery.

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Max Mead recovers a fumble and is escorted to the end zone for the touchdown.

Photos by Tommy Bain In the last few weeks the Red Raiders have tried to build on the previous weeks success. So far so good.

But this week will be interesting.

This week the Red Raiders will face an opponent that has had November 4th marked on their calendar.

On that day the Red Raiders will travel into Cramerton for the regular season finale.

This year the Stuart Cramer Strorm has the best team they have ever fielded. Cramer comes into the game with a 7-3 record. The Red Raiders are 6-4. But South Point has outpaced the Storm in Big South Conference play. South Point is 5-1. Cramer is 4-2.

Cramer and South Point utilize different schemes. But they both get results.

Cramer uses a spread offensive attack. South Point the triple option. Cramer has a 4-4 defense. South Point uses a 3-4 as its base.

Despite the differences there are some slight similarities.

Both teams are bound for the playoffs. Both teams have shown that they can run the ball. Both teams have good

defenses. Both teams are capable of throwing the ball.

Hmm, should be interesting.

No predictions. Well, maybe one, these two will be going at it. Old time football.

Not to sound corny, but

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Caleb Gibson, #20 picks up yardage with the help from the block of # 80, Zach Scandrett.

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Raptor player Eric Gallman pulls in a toss in the 54-7 win over Cannon School.

Photos by Michael Strauss

Mt. Island Charter won a convincing 54-7 victory over Cannon School last Friday. In this shot quarterback Kyle Holcomb gets set to throw a pass.

Mountain Island Charter stat leaders announced after week eleven of play PASSING #10 Kyle Holcomb 115 Att 182–Comp 2450 yards 28 TD’s RUSHING #8 Aapri Washington 65-Att 991 yards 13 TDs

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TD’s #4 Eric Gallman 42 catches 836 yards 10 TDs #8 Aapri Washington 28 catches 634 yards 8 TDs TACKLES #11 ShayVon Gilliam- 110

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Mackey named statewide Volunteer of Year Leah Mackey, Basic Skills Assistant Coordinator in the Life Skills department of Gaston College, was recently named the 2016 Volunteer of the Year by The Arc of North Carolina.

Mackey was recognized for her work in developing the Teen WE (Work Experience) program, which partnered with The Arc of Gaston County, the local chapter of a non-profit organization that serves children and adults with Developmental Disabilities, as well as other local organizations.

Mackey was presented with the statewide Volunteer of the Year award by The Arc of North Carolina at a ceremony at the University Hilton in Charlotte. In addition, The Arc of Gaston County presented the Youth Volunteer of the Year Award to the Teen WE program at a ceremony at Gaston College.

Accepting the award were Mackey’s son Mason, a Teen WE participant and student at W.C. Friday Middle School in Dallas, N.C., and her mother, Becky Paseur, a Teen WE volunteer and chaperone, who teaches in the GED program at Gaston College.

The Arc of Gaston County was one of the first agencies Mackey decided to contact about becoming a Teen WE partner and she reached out to the agency’s director, Sara Osborne, with whom she had served on a committee at Gaston College.

“The relationship between Teen WE and The Arc has been win/win/win,” Mackey said. “Our teen volunteers, The Arc’s staff, and Kamp Kaleidoscope participants have all benefited from our partnership. I think our relationship has been a humbling experience for all involved this summer.” Kamp Kaleidoscope, a program presented by The Arc of Gaston County, is a safe and structured daily summer program for people age 7 and up with developmental disabilities.

More teens signed up to volunteer with The Arc of Gaston County than with any of the other work experiences. “Having a program like Teen WE that instills values and ethics about giving back to the community is very heart-warming,” said Osborne, who nominated Leah Mackey and Teen WE for the local and statewide awards. “The teens are volunteering because they WANT to and are presented many opportunities to learn about people with IDD [Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities] on a personal level. They have embraced every opportunity with open arms and have fostered unique relationships with our campers and Arc members.”

Mackey, who has worked full-time at Gaston College since 2002 and served as an adjunct instructor in the College’s Adult High School for two years before then, was working on a project for the Gaston College Career Development Facilitators class when she came up with the idea for Teen WE. She recognized that teens could gain valuable skills and insight into how organizations, agencies, and businesses operate by spending time “on the job” during their summer break and she set about establishing partnerships with local groups who would provide the opportunities. Mackey developed the program independently of Gaston College.

From May to July 2016, 29 young people, who ranged in age from 12 to 18, were given the opportunity to get valuable work experience by volunteering at a number of the program partners that Mackey had secured. In addition to their work at The Arc of Gaston County, the participants spent time with

The Arc of North Carolina’s 2016 Volunteer of the Year Leah Mackey (left) with Sara Osborne, director of The Arc of Gaston County.

Gaston College photo groups like the Bit of Hope Ranch, Creekside Wildlife Rescue, Gaston County Sheriff’s Office, Gaston Hospice, Gastonia Grizzlies, Meals on Wheels, Partnership for Children, and the YMCA, among others. They also volunteered at Gaston College, working with the Vet Tech, Basic Law Enforcement Technology (BLET), Fire and Rescue, and EMS programs and with the Admissions department.

The teens participating in Teen WE spent the summer with program partners volunteering, job shadowing and touring various programs. They worked at events, helping with set-up, clean-up, and giving temporary tattoos to children.

They helped with organizational and janitorial work, and they learned about wild animal rescue, fed animals, and cleaned cages. They were peer mentors and teen chaperones for children with special needs and they visited with the elderly. The teens were under the supervision of a program coordinator and volunteer chaperones.

As a program partner, Gaston College welcomed the teens for a campus tour led by Tanisha Williams, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management and Counseling. Visits with the Vet Tech program and the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program gave them hands-on experience and they learned about careers in those fields. They also went live on-air from the studios of WSGE, the non-commercial radio station that is based on the Gaston College Dallas campus.

“My initial intention for Teen WE was to find a valuable experience for my own children this summer, but I ended up opening up the opportunity to any teens whose parents read about it on my Facebook page,” said Mackey. “Now that I’ve seen how successful it was for the participants and the partners, I hope to continue leading Teen WE groups for several summers to come, until my own children are old enough for paying jobs and another mom is ready to take over and make it possible for more teens to have this experience.”

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Scenes from the South Point - North Gaston match up

by PARKER, MASTROIANNI & HART

South Point quarterback Scottie Lee trods on a North Gaston player on his way to the end zone.

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Superintendent’s weekly message W. Jeffrey Booker Superintendent of Schools Many of you have watched news coverage and seen pictures of the devastation in eastern North Carolina caused by Hurricane Matthew. People are facing an uphill climb to recover and bring normalcy back to their lives, which will take months and possibly years.

W. Jeffrey Booker This time last fall, communities across South Carolina faced a similar situation, and we as a school district felt like we had to do something to help. Through the generous efforts of our students, parents and employees, we collected $25,000 to benefit schoolchildren in Clarendon and Williamsburg counties. Now, schools in our own state need us.

We are announcing the return of our “Nickels 4 Neighbors” campaign. On Friday, November 4, we are asking our schools and central-level departments to collect at least 4,000 nickels (the equivalent of $200) for our neighbors in eastern North Carolina. This was the same goal set last year, and we overwhelmingly exceeded it. I hope we will be able to do the same this time around.

We are working with the Principals Leadership Team to

Lane Construction recently donated labor and materials to pave the playground at Belmont Central Elementary School.

Employees who took part included: Left to right Elia V Juarez, Samuel W Jimson (Pete), Shawn Rodriguez, Edd Frosemire, Samuel Buckhalter Jr., Charles A Rush (Andrew), Jeremy S Meadows, Anthony R Hoyle, Paul I Darby (foreman), Elmer A Jefferies, Robert J Daubert (Bobby).

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Past and present of the Belmont Middle School band The walls of the Belmont Middle School band room have heard 77 years of students learning to play an instrument and make music.

For the past 12 years, the band has been directed by Carrie Lineberger, who began her career as a teacher at Belmont Middle School. Starting beginner band students is one of her favorite things, but she also enjoys seeing the huge amount of musical growth in her students during their middle school years.

The band has a history of receiving superior and excellent ratings at Music Performance Adjudications and Festivals of Music. Students at Belmont Middle School have the opportunity to play in Pep Band, All-County Band, All-District Band, All-State Band, and several concerts each year.

The seventh grade band performs yearly at the Festival of Music at Carowinds where their music is judged by nationallyknown adjudicators and often professional composers.

Lineberger’s goal when she became a teacher was to share her knowledge of music and give students real-life experiences through it. This year, the eighth grade band will travel to Orlando, Florida to perform at The Art of Foley workshop. There, they will get to go inside the music industry world and see what it is like to be the band that records music for the movies.

They will learn “Frankenstein 1910” by Robert W. Smith as their piece of music and then perform it to the actual movie with the composer.

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Belmont Middle School (formerly Belmont High and Belmont Junior High), she asked Dr. William F. Malambri from Winthrop University to compose the music to an Alma Mater. Lineberger wrote the lyrics. This piece of music will become a new tradition at Belmont Middle School, which students will perform for years to come.

conduct the collection. Schools will receive details about the campaign later this week. In the meantime, start collecting your spare change as we come together on November 4 to provide support and hope for our fellow North Carolinians affected by the flood.

I am confident that through our “Nickels 4 Neighbors” program, we will once again display the true spirit of caring and giving in Gaston County Schools.

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Flowers for All Occasions The men and women who defend the liberties and freedoms of the countries they represent hold a special place in people’s hearts and an eternal spot in their countries’ histories.

Any opportunity is a good time to commemorate the bravery and selfless deeds of military personnel, but certain prominent holidays in November make this an especially important time to thank veterans for their service.

November 11 is Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Canada. It’s also known as Armistice Day in other parts of the world. These holidays honor all military veterans who have provided service to their countries, and that each falls on November 11 is no coincidence, as the day commemorates the anniversary of the end of World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.

Many places around the world pause and remember fallen veterans on November 11, but a good majority of Veterans Day and Remembrance Day commemorative events focus on past and current veterans who are still alive. There are many ways to honor the military at home and abroad in time for the November festivities.

The following are just a handful of ways to show appreciation for military men and women.

• When dining out, ask your server if you can pay the tab for a soldier or veteran you see in the restaurant.

• Attend a military parade with your family and explain the significance of the day to children in attendance.

• Draft letters and send care packages to soldiers currently in service far away from home.

• Ask your company if Veterans Day or Remembrance Day can be an observed holiday at your place of business each year to pay homage to servicemen and women.

• Visit a military memorial in a city near you. Your town also may have its own memorial.

• Petition town officials to erect a memorial if your town does not already have one. Such memorials can be a source of inspiration for your community.

• Support a military family in your town who may be missing a loved one stationed elsewhere. Make meals, mow the lawn, help with grocery shopping, or simply provide emotional support.

• Volunteer time at a veterans’ hospital. You may be able to read with veterans or engage in other activities.

• Get involved with a military support charity that can provide much-needed funds to struggling families or disabled veterans.

• Have children speak with veterans in your family, including grandparents, uncles and aunts or even their own parents. It can help them gain perspective on the important roles the military plays.

• Ask a veteran to give a commencement speech at a school or to be the guest of honor at a special function.

• Drive disabled veterans to doctors’ appointments or to run any errands.

• Support a local VFW organization.

• Create a scrapbook for a veteran in your life.

• Cheer for or thank military personnel each time you see them.

• Visit the veterans’ portion of a nearby cemetery and place poppies or other flowers on the graves.

• Always keep the military on your mind and never forget those who have served and didn’t return home.

Armistice Day, Remembrance Day and Veterans Day are great ways to honor past and current military for their service and sacrifice.

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