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Belmont honors veterans

By Alan Hodge

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A bevy of Belmont citizens and officials gathered Friday, Nov. 11 at 11am in front of the Fighting Yank statue in Stowe Park to remember Veterans Day. The event, sponosred by American Legion Posts 144 and 180, was treated to gorgeous weather and a large crowd was in attendance.

At exactly 11am a bell was rung marking the hour. Belmont mayor Charles Martin, a US Navy veteran, gave the welcoming remarks.

“We are so blessed to live in Belmont where people respect and remember our veterans,” Martin said.

Presentation of the colors was by the South Point High Junior ROTC Color Guard.

The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Fred Dixon, Post 144 member and retired US Air Force veteran.

Ron Self, Post 144 commander and US Marines veteran, also welcomed the crowd as did US Army veteran Charles Isles, Post 180 commander and 22nd District commander NC American Legion.

The guest speaker was Sgt. Major Rodney Robinson, a retired US Marine veteran with 30 years service and current Naval Science Instructor at South Point High. Robinsion related several stories of heroism he witnessed first hand serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“Or armed forces are the best in the world,” Robinson said. “We are here today to honor our servicemembers.”

Mayor Martin delivered the closing prayer.

Interesting Veterans Day Facts Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first Korean War veteran and Purple Heart recipient Cecil Duckworth was given flags by Teddy Hibbert, Ashton anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 Walker, and Loreli Walker at Belmont's Veterans Day event.

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Belmont council recognizes police officers

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Last week's meeting of the Belmont city council saw several police officers recognized.

Officer Katie Ritchie was promoted to corporal. Ritchie has been with Belmont PD since August 2012.

A native of Denver, N.C., she graduated from Bandys High in Catawba County then went on to earn a four year degree in Criminal Justice from UNC-Pembroke.

“Law enforcement is something I’ve always wanted to do,” Ritchie said. “It’s a job where every day is different and not routine.”

Ritchie looked at several other police departments before deciding on Belmont.

“Belmont is a small community and a great place to start and continue my career,” she said. “I didn’t even consider looking at larger cities.”

Another factor that led Ritchie to police work was her desire to make a difference in people’s lives.

“My favorite part of police work is meeting and interacting with people,” she said. “If someone is in trouble or they need help, I want them to know I am someone that can be depended on.”

Mark Reid was sworn in as Belmont's newest police officer.

“I have been in law enforcement for four years and a Military Police Officer in the Army Reserves for seven years,” Reid said. “I started my career at Johnson C. Smith University as a Campus Police Officer. I moved to the Raleigh area and worked at Raleigh-Durham International Air- Belmont police officer Katie Ritchie was promoted to corporal. Pinport as a police officer. I came to the conclusion to move ning her badge on is husband Mark.

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P LAY T H E

Election brings a big surprise

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Love or loathe the outcome, but the 2016 election brought some surprising results. Overall, 96,262 out of 142,790 registered voters in Gaston County cast ballots last Tuesday.

That's 67.42 percent of the electorate.

Leading the list of course was the victory of Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton for President. NBC News called it the biggest upset in the history of U.S. politics. Trump came away with 290 electoral votes to Clinton's. 232. However, Clinton had more popular votes nationwide- 60,467,245 to Trump's 60,071, 650. In North Carolina, Trump took the state's 15 electoral votes with 2,339,603 votes to Clinton's 2,162,074.

In Gaston County, Trump tallied 64.11 percent with 61,467 votes versus Clinton's 32.31 percent and 30,982 votes.

The race for NC governor was still undecided by BannerNews deadline with Democrat Roy Cooper locked in tight battle with incumbent Republican Pat McCrory with thousands of votes yet to be counted.

The U.S. Senate contest witnessed Republican Richard Burr outpace Democrat Deborah Ross by a score of 59,978 vs. 30,397.

The US House of Representatives District 10 contest saw Republican Patrick McHenry best Democrat Andy Millard 63,109 to 30,070.

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Yours, Ours, Others

MY OPINION:

Don’t fall this fall

Thursday, November 17, 2016

"In all things give thanks."

- 1 Thessalonians 5:18

You can’t downsize, you’re not 30 years’ old

The lease on my son’s and daughter in law’s apartment was up for renewal. Being the fiscally frugal people they are, they decided not to accept the increase in rent. They Consider this a cautionary tale. out of my pocket and called chose to relocate. Delee started shopping for other apartThe fall of the year is here and I reckon it's called the Gaston County po-lease ments and did some price comparison. that because leaves fall from a great height to the non emergency number and At the time, they were in a two bedroom, two bath apartground below but sometimes other things do and last the guy asked me what was ment.

As she continued to research prices, she learned they week I was nearly one of them. the problem and I told him could save a substantial amount of money if they decided to Tony Marciano Cleaning leaves out of home gutters is an annual I was mortified to admit but move into a one bedroom, one bath apartment. Since they chore if your gutters lack those leaf shield things. My I was stuck on the roof and do not have children, they chose to downsize. gutters do not have them but probably will soon and scared of falling. He laughed You’re probably wondering where they put the contents of a two-bedroom for good reason. and said it happens all the apartment into a one-bedroom apartment? The moving portion was very interestI decided to get out the shorter of my two aluminum time and just sit tight (which ing. They had only moved into their current apartment 18 month before. There ladders and clean the gutters on the front of our house- believe me I was doing anywere some boxes they never unpacked. They decided if they hadn’t used it in 18 a two story log cabin with metal roof. I propped the way). He called County months, they didn’t need it. Off it went to Goodwill. ladder on the gutter edge and went up to the gutter and VFD32 to come save me but Alan Hodge This “downsizing” continued throughout the move. Since they like to camp, grabbed a couple of handfuls of leaves and then no- my friend Trent Walden who Banner-News Editor they found a place to store their equipment. It was clever how they did it. ticed that the dormer on the second story needed some is a volunteer there heard the What was most significant was not the items they decided to keep or discard. caulking. I got down and procured the caulking gun call and came to the driveway rather than sending a It was what they both said. They didn’t want “things.” They didn’t need to keep then climbed the ladder all the way and eased onto the firetruck with si-reen blaring and he steadied the ladrooftop proper. I caulked the crack that needed atten- der and I very carefully got down and by God I have collecting “things.” They wanted experiences. They would use their savings to tion then I walked to the edge of the roof and turned only been so happy to get my feet on the ground once go on vacations they previously couldn’t afford.

How different that view is from that of my world growing up. When I was a backwards and put my foot on the second rung of before and that was after the engine on a ragged little kid, I heard my father talk about his childhood as a kid growing up in the depresthe ladder to get down and the ladder slipped with a Cessna 152 I was flying over Lake Norman years ago screech on the gutter edge and I came within an inch started sputtering and I barely made it back to Lincoln sion. He didn’t have toys. He had a picture of a car he cut out of a magazine. His generation wanted their children to have everything they didn’t have. They did of falling off the house. After a minute I composed County airport. myself and pulled the ladder straight upright and tried Trent owns a tree trimming company and said fall- a good job of loading up baby boomers. I once read a bumper sticker that said, it again only this time not only did the ladder slip but ing from any sort of height is not good. I knew a lady “The one who dies with the most toys wins.”

My son and his wife have it right. When you collect things, you have to store I slid to the very edge of the roof and boys and girls in Mt. Holly who lost her husband when the ladder them, maintain them, repair them and dust them. Some you have to insure and I very very nearly plunged to the ground far below. he was on slipped. My uncle the late Pineknot Helton pay taxes on. When we collect “things”, it can make us feel good about what we A voice came to me “Alan if you try that again you broke both his heels falling from a gutter cleaning ladhave, as if collecting “things” gives us significance. Sometimes “We buy things will surely be seriously hurt or killed.” der. I know another man who broke both his arms and we can’t afford to impress people we don’t like.”

So shaking like a leaf I sat on the roof like a Santa legs falling from a gutter cleaning ladder.

What are the important things? I think it is faith, family and friends. It’s about elf and wondered what to do. Sharon was at work and To cut to chase- DON'T BE CLIMBING ON LADthe people in our lives, the relationships we have with them, spending time and would not be home for nearly two hours. The neighbor DERS ALONE OR MAYBE EVEN AT ALL OR laughing with them all while making memories with them.

Stan was not at home. The mail carrier was not on our YOU MIGHT BE SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED This Thanksgiving, you and I will gather around the Thanksgiving table. street. Uh oh. ask me how I know. Oh, wait, I just told you.

Many families have a tradition of going around the table and asking each person By and by I came to my wits and took my cell phone to say what they are thankful for.

For me, it’s my son being married to an incredible woman and watching them navigate this thing called life. It’s walking my daughter down the aisle with the confidence I can turn her hand over to her soon to be husband, knowing he will genuinely love her. It’s learning that the empty nest is better than I thought. It’s wonderful.

It’s going to New Jersey for a family wedding and catching up with my last remaining aunt and having a meal around her table.

It’s beginning to understand that God deeply loves me. I know that Christ died on the cross for my sins. Translating that act as a tangible expression of God’s love is transformational.

I disagree with that bumper sticker I mentioned earlier. It does go back to what is important - faith, family and friends. My son has it right.

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County Police Partners With POLICE U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots The Gaston County Police Department has continued its partnership with the Gaston County chapter of the United States Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots Program. The Gaston County Police Department headquarters at 420 West Franklin Blvd in Gastonia is a drop off point for toys for a fifth consecutive year. Last year the County Police donation boxes collected over 200 toys. Toys for Tots donation boxes are located in the front foyer of the police department.

The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the

community in which the campaign is conducted.

The program was founded in 1947 and has collected and delivered over 500 million toys. The program provided over 20,000 toys for more than 6100 Gaston County children last year.

If you would like to make a donation to Toys for Tots, have your business become a toy drop off point, find a current toy drop off point or want more information about the Toys for Tots program, please visit the Toys for Tots web-site at http://www.toysfortots.org/.

For further information, contact Sergeant Josh Hamlin, Educational Services Unit, at 704-8626332

From page 1 back home and was hired by the Belmont Police Department. What inspired me to pursue a career in Law Enforcement? I think seeing how the community would be hit with crime and I just felt that I could try to make a change.

I was also inspired by the D.A.R.E. program offered to me in 5th grade at McAdenville Elementary. The officer who taught the class had a positive attitude toward the job. I look forward to my career at the Belmont Police Department and want to thank the City of Bel-

mont, Chief Clark, and everyone who have helped me make it this far.”

Officers Karen Lee and Anthony Anderson were recognized by the council with a Lifesaving Award. On Oct. 2 they responded to a call where the subject was unconscious and not breathing. Acting quickly, Lee and Anderson began CPR and shocked the subject twice with a defibrillator stabilizing him until medics arrived on the scene.

Victory Farm fundraiser Put on your dancing boots Nov 18 for the third annual Denim & Diamonds Gala 7-11 p.m. at Lewis Farm, 330 Lewis Road, Gastonia. The event supports the programs, rescue horses and riders of Victory Farm. The nonprofit is an adaptive horsemanship and therapeutic riding center specializing in equestrian therapies for children and adults with special challenges including cerebral palsy, stroke/TBI patients, developmental delays and injuries including military amputees. Victory Farm is staffed solely by volunteers and relies on donations, grants and fundraisers for all its operating needs. The gala includes dinner by Ranucci's Big Butt BBQ, and a silent and live auction including handmade furniture and seven-day vacations to Mexico and Bulkhead Island. There will be dancing, games and a cash bar. A champagne reception with hors d'oeuvres for sponsors is at 6:30 p.m.

Mt. Holly Christmas Open House Several shops in Mount Holly are having a Christmas Open House on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 2 to 5 pm. The Vintage Nest, Derr's Boutique, Jacqueline's Boutique and Create in Us Art Studio will all be open.

The Mount Holly Historical Society Museum 131 S. Main Street, Mount Holly will be open free of

charge.

In addition, the public will have a special opportunity hear the 1850's piano which was a gift from Moses Rhyne to this daughter Susan (later Susan Rhyne Love). Musicians include Karen Hite Jacob of Belmont Abbey,, John Apple, organist/choir director - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Mt. Holly

and Addison Bolick, soprano, student at Belmont Abbey Officers Karen Lee and Anthony Anderson were given a Lifesaving award.

College. There will also be Christmas Carols for all to sing.

Questions about the Open House contact jeff@the-vintage-nest.com. Jeff Lee The Vintage Nest Questions about the piano and music contact khjacob@ gmail.com

Mark Reid was sworn in as Belmont’s newest police officer. Wife Kayla applies his badge as mom Donna looks on.

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High 74 High 60 High 71 High 70 High 53 High 59 High 52 Low 42 Low 35 Low 39 Low 45 Low 28 Low 32 Low 32 No rain in sight! But we do have a hard hitting cold airmass blowing in Saturday night, which sets the stage for a blustery Sunday. Temperatures will moderate next week, but still I don’t see any rain for a while. Believe it or not, we may actually have a Winter type of event before we get a solid soaking rain at this point.

The last few days of the month shows some signs of change for colder air mixing with moisture.

Meditations

God's rest In my early years of ministry, I thought I could take on the world. The problem with this ambition, I tried to lay out my plan in achieving the goal.

I would work tirelessly. I thought, “I can’t take a day off. Who will do the work?” To some on the outside, my work appeared admirable and dedicated. But, I discovered behind the façade was the sin of pride. I was relying on my work rather than trusting God Rev. Angela Pleasants First United and his completed work.

The Israelites were guilty of pride Methodist Church, and disobedience. As a result, they re- Mount Holly fused to enter into God’s rest. “God has told his people, ‘here is a place of rest; let the weary rest here.

This is a place of quiet rest.’” Isaiah 28:12 NLT. God was ready to give them a place of protection and fulfillment of promises if they trusted in him.

Again, in Jeremiah the people of God refused his rest. “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls. But you reply, ‘No, that’s not the road we want!’” Jeremiah 6:16 NLT. God desired to reveal his kingdom and salvation to his chosen people, but they continually relied on their strength and power. Therefore, they endured the outcome of defeat and dishonor.

Today, Jesus has provided that perfect rest for us. “God’s promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it.” Hebrews 4:1 NLT. Through the shed blood of Jesus on the cross, we are offered a spiritual rest. We no longer work for God’s acceptance, he has already accepted us and provided a way for us into his presence. Yes, this is a future heavenly rest, but it begins now when we fully surrender to Christ and live controlled by the Holy Spirit.

The Israelites failed to enter God’s rest. They fell short of obeying God’s command to enter. They took their counsel as to what was best instead of trusting in God. When we fall short of obedience, failing to hear the Gospel and believe in God’s word we too will fall to spiritual devastation. As we enter into God’s rest, trust the spiritual state of right relationship we will experience in that rest. When I stopped striving with my agenda and plans and entered God’s rest, I learned a valuable lesson. I learned in God’s rest he has already acted. I only need to respond to his actions. When I stopped striving in my strength, and surrendered completely to Christ, I began to experience the joy of the Lord.

A searchable database of North Carolina’s World War I service cards, compiled after the war, is now available online at Family Search (familysearch.org) and can help answer those questions.

Using data from cards maintained at the State Archives of North Carolina, the database, searchable by name, includes place and date of induction, residence, and place and date of birth for officers, enlisted men, nurses, medics and chaplains who served in an official military capacity during World War I. Branches of service include the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The actual service card is viewable through the database and contains additional information such as rank, unit, overseas service date and date of discharge from active military service.

“These service cards serve as a fundamental resource for those wishing detail about 80,000 North Carolinians who served their country during World War I,” said Matthew Peek, Military Collection archivist at the State Archives. “The searchable database created by Family Search makes our records freely accessible to everyone as we head into the 100th commemoration of American’s entry into World War I.” The project is part of North Carolina’s official commemoration of the centennial of America’s entrance into World War I. “The State Archives preserves many World War I archival records and we are pleased to partner with Family Search to make this military information easily accessible,” said State Archivist Sarah Koonts. “As the 100th anniversary of America’s involvement in the war approaches, we’ll be working with other divisions within the department to create programs that honor those men and women who served our country.”

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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

Taxco Mexican Grill 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

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

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

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

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.

Belmont, NC 28012 (704)825-5555 Southpoint Grill 1901 S. Point Rd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1043

Dallas 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

String Bean The Fresh Market & Deli 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3636 Sub Corral Sandwich Shop 6831 W. Wilkinson Blvd.

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Lowell Grits N Greens 125 N. Main St. Lowell NC 28098 704-879-4073 Hillbilly’s Barbeque & Steaks 720 McAdenville Rd. Lowell, NC 28098 (704) 824-8838

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

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory Alexander A Al d M Memoriall Baptist Church South Main St. • Belmont • NC

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

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

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Restoration Church 1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

Woodlawn Baptist Church 1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

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

McADENVILLE

Mt. Holly Church of God

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

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

Lakeview Baptist Church McAdenville Baptist Church 192 Main St. 704-824-2740

McAdenville Wesleyan Church 300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

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

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Grace Wesleyan Church

Will of God Church

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

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

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

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

Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

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

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

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

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

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

Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

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

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

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

East Belmont Presbyterian Church

MT. HOLLY Bethel Baptist Church NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

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

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

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

Core Church

212 South Street 704-825-7269

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Hope Presbyterian Church

Covenant United Methodist

120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366

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

First Baptist Church

New Life Baptist Church

110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

First Foursquare Gospel Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

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

First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

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

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

Full Gospel Church 106 School St 704-827-9621

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

Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280

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

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104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

North Belmont Church of God 2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480

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

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

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 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

New Saint Paul Holiness Church 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

North Main Baptist Church

901 Catawba Street 704-825-8822

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

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

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

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

CRAMERTON Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church 151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

Cramerton Free Will Baptist 416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church 154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831

Cramerton Temple of God Church East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

First Baptist Church 235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

Life Church 501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

Riverside Baptist Church 171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

West Cramerton United Methodist Church 207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church 7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

First United Methodist Church 217 N. Main St. 704-263-2691

First Presbyterian Church 512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church 7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

New Faith Baptist Church 1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

New Life Baptist Church

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527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

Bethlehem Church

Stanley Church of God

3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

Carolina Community Baptist

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church

604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

Center Baptist Church

Trinity Full Gospel Church

S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

Epic Church

United In Action of Stanley

100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

Lowell Church of God 804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church 3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

Springwood Freewill Baptist

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

St. Marks United Methodist Church

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

Stowe Memorial Baptist Church

First Baptist Church of Lowell

26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987

400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215

The Pointe

First Baptist Church

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213

Unity Baptist Church

New Life Church

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

Upper Room United Pentecostal

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807

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Banner-News Obituaries

Cecil Hudson “Hub” Jones Mount Holly- Cecil Hudson "Hub" Jones passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on November 7th, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thamar and Macie Jones, his wife Regis Jones, daughter Corliss Matherly, his son Ray Jones, and grandson Devin Jones.

He is survived by son, Rick Jones and wife Joan, daughters, Marie Burcham and husband Randell, Amy Lewis and husband Rodney, and Jill McClure and husband David all of Mount Holly, 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 3 sisters Elizabeth Broome of Gastonia, Helen Killian and husband Don of Mt. Holly, Betty Marble and husband Fred of Mooresville.

A Celebration of Life service was held Thursday, November 10 at 3:00pm with visitation beginning at 1:30 at Grace Baptist in Mount Holly, NC Rev. David McClure officiating. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Gaston Hospice.

Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral. org. Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly is serving the family.

Reverend Edmund F. McCaffrey Murrells Inlet, SC- Reverend Edmund F. McCaffrey was called home to God, on Sunday, November 13, 2016.

Reverend McCaffrey was the former Abbot Ordinary of Belmont Abbey, Charlotte, NC and founding Pastor of St. Michael Catholic Church.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by Goldfinch Funeral Home at a later date.An online guestbook is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com.

Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Father McCaffrey was a Political Scientist, a Scholar, Writer, Lecturer, Retreat Master, Educator, Defender of the Faith, Promoter of Devotion to the Angels, a strong exponent of Marian devotion and extraordinary defender of the sacredness of human life.

Father was a Spiritual Director of Eternal Life from the beginning. His cooperation and leadership helped Eternal

Life become the spiritually strong and faithful apostolate that it is, giving conferences and retreats, guiding its members and offering spiritual direction. With co-founders Father John Hardon and William Smith, Father Edmund was a guiding force in Eternal Life. We are extremely blessed that he was President of Eternal Life, and are most grateful for his remarkable spirituality, his leadership and his friendship.

Possessing the gift of a remarkably strong and vibrant voice, and a matching personality, Father Edmund caused an audience to sit up and take notice when he began to speak. But his booming presentation was matched and exceeded by his eloquence in teaching the faith. His love for his heavenly Mother was beautiful and opened our eyes to the great gift that she is to us from God. His devotion to Jesus in the Holy Eucharist enlightened all to a deeper love and devotion to the Real, True, Eucharistic Presence of Jesus Christ; Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. Father encouraged the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, and drew us to a deeper knowledge of and love for the angels and saints.

Miriam (Murray) Kay Nixon Mt. Holly- Miriam (Murray) Kay Nixon, 58, of Mt. Holly, NC, passed away on Thursday October 27. Born in Mecklenburg County on April 16, 1958, Murray is the daughter of Roy Monroe Nixon and Sarah McIntosh Nixon. She was preceded in death by her father.

For a small-town girl from Lowesville, Murray’s professional experience and influence were incredibly broad and diverse, and her impact on others, through mentoring, teaching and charitable works, had a truly global reach.

Murray earned a BSEd in Mathematics from Western Carolina University in 1980 but began her career with Duke Power while still in school, working summers and holidays. She joined the company full-time in 1980 as a computer services programmer. Murray spent 26 years with Duke, helping the company prepare for and grow into a global footprint, while holding leadership positions in business start-up, process improvement, transforma-

tion, information technology and large scale project management. She was a member of the management teams for Duke Energy Generation Services, Duke Energy North America (DENA), where she managed the start-up of a new team within the DENA IM organization focused on managing & championing all DENA’s information systems, and Duke Energy International, where she led the technology and change management aspects of the startup and integration of DEI’s acquisitions in Latin America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. She also had key leadership roles in the reengineering of Duke Energy’s Financial System and development of a human capital strategy aligned with the company’s long- term business and financial strategies.

During her tenure with DENA, Murray was recognized as the first female recipient of the Duke Energy Pinnacle Award for leading the design and implementation of the first real-time performance and cost-monitoring system in North America. In 2000, her and the team were recognized as recipients of the Computer World Smithsonian laureate award and the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce Blue Diamond award.

Following her extensive career with Duke Energy, Murray served as Vice President for Utility Integration Solutions (UISOL), where she was responsible for assisting utility clients in defining and executing process and system changes associated with major business transformations. She left UISOL to become a Partner with SunGard Consulting Services (SCS), where she was responsible for business development and delivery of management consulting services for smart grid strategy and for organically growing SunGard’s southeast energy practice. Murray joined Ernst & Young (EY) in 2014 as an Executive Director and had parlayed her global experience to support E&Y clients in the power and utility industry. The family wishes to thanks EY for its tremendous professional and personal support of Murray during her illness.

Murray served her community through membership on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School of Math and Science Advisory Board, the Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission, the board of directors of the NC Family and Sciences Foundation at NC State University as well as numerous other advisory and leadership roles.

Murray had an energetic passion for life and the people around her. She loved animals, the environment and sharing her generous spirit with her family, her friends, her colleagues and her community.

Survivors include her mother; brother Cliff and wife

Lynne; sisters Susan Kuenzel and husband Bill, and Kathy Sparrow; nieces and nephews: Will and Amy Kuenzel and Jenna, Codie Kuenzel, Betsy, Sarah, Bart, Merilee and Julie Nixon; significant other Mark Keener and Emmy; neighboring relatives David and Dawn Dameron, Lexie, and their children Matt Dameron, Elizabeth and Ryan Abernathy, as well as many additional relatives and friends.

Special thanks from Murray and her family go to Dr. Asim Amin and his staff as well as all the additional supporting staff at Levine Cancer Center.

Family received friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday October 29th at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mt. Holly (375 Woodlawn Ave. Mt. Holly, NC 28120). A Celebration of Life service was held at 2:30 PM Sunday October 30th at Cook’s Memorial Presbyterian Church (3413 Mt. Holly – Huntersville Road Charlotte, NC 28216). A reception for all followed in the church fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cook’s Memorial Presbyterian Church or the Sarah Nixon Family and Consumer Sciences Scholarship fund with the NC Agricultural Foundation Campus Box 7645 NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7645 (note Sarah Nixon Scholarship on donation).

Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral. org. Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly is serving the family.

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came to Guam in 1946, Josefina was attracted to the sisters and visited Sister Inez Underwood to talk about her desires.

She entered the fledging community with other postulants on December 12, 1947. She received the habit and a new name, Sister Joseph Marie, on December 6, 1948. She attended Sacred Heart Academy in Belmont, NC, and recalls the struggle to catch up educationally with her peers.

She professed final vows at the Cathedral in Agana on August 13, 1956.

Sister Joseph Marie’s greatest mentor, Sister Inez, saw her ability to learn languages and encouraged her to pursue Latin. She was sent to Mount Mercy College in Pittsburgh, PA, where she earned a BA in Latin with minors in Education and Biology. She found the studies difficult, but said it helped her to speak, spell and write English for which she was forever grateful. She later earned a Master’s degree in Educational Supervision and Administration from the University of Guam.

Sister Joseph Marie ministered at the Academy of Our Lady in Agana, St. Anthony School in Tamuning, Santa Barbara School in Dededo, St. Joseph’s Parish in Inarajan, the Richard F. Taitano Micronesian Area Research Center and Infant of Prague/ Nursery-K in Mangilao.

Sister Joseph Marie was well known for her cooking and baking skills which fulfilled her desire to serve oth-

ers. She also enjoyed writing poetry, painting and gardening.

When interviewed at the time of her 60th Jubilee, Sister Joseph Marie said: “If we sisters would reflect and meditate on our primary reason for entering Religious Life, we would be setting forward our thread of life with the right color and pattern on the right tapestry with God, the Prime Mover of the needle to whatever picture the Master has in Mind. The Master Artist moves us freely, never to be tangled up, forsaken or be in want.” To this she added that she felt that any struggles, hardships and storms encountered were part of God’s plan in her life. In spite of a long battle with cancer, she never lost confidence that God would lead her home safely.

Sister Joseph Marie’s life is summed up in her motto: “O Crux Dulcis, Adoro Te, Amo’ Te” or “O Sweet Cross of Jesus, I adore You, I love You!” The Welcoming Ceremony and Prayer was on Wednesday, November 9, at 6:00 pm in the Cardinal Gibbons Chapel at Sacred Heart Convent. The Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, November 10, at 10:30 am.

Sister Joseph Marie is survived by her brothers Ignacio and Eddie, her sister-in-law Medo and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.

Arrangements are entrusted with McLean Funeral Directors, Belmont.

Dannie Benjamin 5k reset The 3rd Annual Dannie Benjamin Missions Fund 5K Walk/ Run will take place November 19, 2016 start time 9am.. Bad weather cancelled the original Oct. 8 date.

This run will start in front of First Baptist Church at 23 N Central Ave in Belmont and continue North to Woodrow Avenue and take a left to Rocky Branch Trail. It includes almost 2 miles of a marked trail run with a return to the finish line back at the starting point. Trail includes wooden bridges, hills and creek side running.

Age Categories: Top Overall Male/Female Runner Top Male/Female Runner in each age group: 5-10, 1114, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 5559, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and up.

Medals will be awarded to top age categories.

Dr. Dannie Benjamin was a local area dentist whose mission work in Romania and Honduras was a tremendous blessing to men, women and children that he helped. Register : http://Tinyurl.com/db5k2016

Sister Joseph Queen of Apostles Thanksgiving lunch members of Queen of Gaston County who are unable Marie Perez, RSM the The Apostles Church, 503 N. to travel to the church campus.

Belmont, North Carolina Sister Joseph Marie Perez, RSM, a Sister of Mercy for sixty-nine years, died on November 6, 2016, at Marian Center, Sacred Heart Convent, Belmont, North Carolina. A native of Agana, Guam, Josefina was born on May 15, 1930, the third of nine children of Vincente Borja Perez and his wife, Maria Pangelinan. She attended public schools in Agana and Sinajana and high school in Mongmong. She was profoundly affected by the experiences of suffering, hunger and uncertainty during World War II and remembers the American efforts to rebuild Guam.

When the Sisters of Mercy

Main St, Belmont, will continue their custom of offering a Thanksgiving Meal, complete with all the trimmings, on Thanksgiving Day from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. QOA serves folks in need at its Family Life Center and will also deliver meals to residents of eastern

Please call the church office if you plan on attending or if you need a meal, or meals, delivered to your residence. The phone number is (704) 825-9600.

Please call by Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, so the church will know how many meals to prepare.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

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Thursday, November 17, 2016

Scenes from Veterans Day celebration

VETERANS for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938.

Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day–a common misunderstanding, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Memorial Day (the fourth Monday in May) honors American

From page 1 service members who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle, while Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans–living or dead–but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.

In 1954, President Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day. In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill was passed

by Congress, which moved the celebration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. The law went into effect in 1971, but in 1975 President Ford returned Veterans Day to November 11,

due to the important historical significance of the date.

Britain, France, Australia and Canada also commemorate the veterans of World Wars I and II on or near November 11th: Canada has Remembrance Day, while Britain has Remembrance Sunday (the second Sunday of November). In Europe, Britain and the Commonwealth countries it is common to observe two

minutes of silence at 11 a.m. every November 11.

Here are some facts about the current veteran population of the United States.

There are approximately 23.2 million military veterans in the United States. 9.2 million veterans are over the age of 65; 1.9 million veterans are under the age of 35; 1.8 million veterans are women; 7.8 million veterans served

during the Vietnam War era (1964-1975), which represents 33% of all living veterans; 5.2 million veterans served during the Gulf War (representing service from Aug. 2, 1990, to present); 2.6 million veterans served during World War II (19411945); 2.8 million veterans served during the Korean War (1950-1953); 6 million veterans served in peacetime.

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ELECTION From page 1 On the local scene, in the race for South Point Township county commissioner, Cramerton mayor Ronnie Worley beat challenger Leon McClain 58,359 votes to 29,019. The at-large school board seat was retained by incumbent Jeff Ramsey who out-tallied Rebecca Schwindemann 44,302 to 24,802.

Visits to local polling places showed strong support in evidence for Trump. In Catawba Heights at Precinct 26 polling place Crossroads Wesleyan Church, a group of ladies arrived and headed for the voting area.

Two men standing outside offered campaign fliers. “We don't need none of that,” one of the women remarked. “We're voting for Trump.” Poll chief Debbie Dunlap reported turnout as “steady”.

At Precinct 46 polling place at Cornerstone Church in Mt. Holly, poll chief Tina Sagasi remarked that over half of the voters in her area had voted early. In fact, the early voting at the Mt. Holly Municipal Complex drew over 10,000 voters. Two East Gaston High students Meredith Poole and Katie

Cobb, were interviewing folks as they exited the poll to get their opinions on the overall voting experience.

“They all gave it a five which is the highest rating,” Poole said.

Belmont Central Elementary- the Precinct 23 voting location- was doing a brisk business.

“At 6:30am we had a line out the door for an hour,” said poll chief Ginger Feimster.

Also handling a large number of voters was the Precinct 28 polling place in Cramerton.

“It has been steady and strong all day,” said poll chief David Charzewski. “We had to go get more voting booths.”

Stanley voters went to the polls with the Poll workers Pat Long (right) and Mitzy Bondurant worked at Belmont Central Elementary question of alcohol on the ballot. Voters there helping voters. approved an ABC store with 1,051 voting yes and 624 voting no. Malt beverage sales were approved 1,071 for and 598 against. Unfortified wine was approved 1,092 to 575.

Effie Reid was seen on election day with candidates Jeff Ramsey (left) and Ronnie Worley at the Belmont Central School polling place.

Don Huffstetler (right) and Bill Myers were handing out candidate literature at Precinct 26 polling place in Catawba Heights.

Photos by Alan Hodge

This group of Trump supporters was spotted at the Cramerton polling place.

Meredith Poole, Katie Cobb, Luke Bynum, and Jonathan Fletcher spent election day at the Precinct 46 polling place in Mt. Holly.

Pam Morgenstern was in Cramerton pulling for Hillary Clinton.

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Thursday, November 17, 2016

Dry weather bringing fire danger for NC

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

In case you you haven’t noticed how dry the weather has been, go to Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park in Belmont and walk out on the observation deck where a few weeks ago there was Catawba River water and now there’s just a huge mud flat.

The dry weather has brought more than low water levels, wildfires have also started springing up. As of Nov. 6, there had been 2,829 wildfires affecting more than 18,158 acres on stateprotected lands across North Carolina this year. More than 1,000 of those fires were in the mountains and burned 3,375 acres. State-protected lands include state- and privately owned properties.

Near Lake Lure, some residents were evacuated due to wildfires.

Due to an extremely high risk of wildfire, 14 state parks in western North Carolina have placed temporary bans on campfires, according to North Carolina State Parks.

Restrictions on campfires and cooking fires could be expanded to other parks on short notice, depending on local conditions.

Campfire bans are in effect at Chimney Rock, Crowders Mountain, Elk Knob, Gorges, Grandfather Mountain, Hanging Rock, Lake James, Lake Norman, Mount Mitchell, Morrow Mountain, New River (including Mount Jefferson State Natural Area), Pilot Mountain, South Mountains and Stone Mountain state parks. Cooking fires

using propane and other approved camp stove fuels are allowed in designated areas.

Because of increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and canceled all burning permits for the following counties in Western North Carolina: Alexander, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga and Yancey.

The burning ban took effect at 5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 7, and will be in effect until further notice.

Under North Carolina law, the ban prohibits all open burning in the affected counties, regardless of whether a permit was issued. The issuance of any new permits also has been suspended until the ban is lifted.

The ban on open burning is necessary because of the dry weather conditions and the potential for the increase in human-caused wildfires in the region. “Fire experts with the N.C. Forest Service feel that with the current drought situation and the number of fires burning on federal lands, it would be best to be proactive about preventing humancaused wildfires. And I agree with them,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler.

Violation of the ban carries a $100 fine plus court costs of $180.

Here are a few facts about the law regarding the ban on open burning: The burn ban

The yellow area on this map represents moderate drought. Moving westward to the mountains the drought severity increases.

Map courtesy NC Drought Advisory Council

does not apply to cooking fires such as grills or outdoor cookers; The ban does not apply to a fire within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling; County fire marshals have jurisdiction over open burning within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling; The N.C. Forest Service has advised county fire marshals of the burning ban and asked for their consideration of also implementing a burning ban.

In addition, other local ordinances and air quality regulations may also impact open burning; If a fire within that 100-foot area escapes containment, a North Carolina forest ranger may take reasonable steps to extinguish or control it. The person responsible for setting the fire may be responsible for reimbursing the N.C. Forest Service for any expenses related to extinguishing it; Open burning includes burning leaves, branches and other plant material. In all cases, it is illegal to burn trash, lumber, tires, newspapers, plastics or other non-vegetative materials; Outdoor burning is also prohibited in areas covered

by Code Orange or Code Red air quality forecasts.

Local fire departments and law enforcement officers are assisting the N.C. Forest Service in enforcing the burn ban.

North Carolina wild fires by the numbers: • 19 significant fires since October 23rd, 2016 • Party Rock Fire is the #2 priority fire in the nation • 3 Type 1 IMT’s assigned in NC • 3 Type 2 IMT’s assigned in NC • Total estimated cost of all these fires to date: $10,120,280 • Total estimated cost of NCFS jurisdiction fires is $1,205,234 • 39,666 acres have been burned on these incidents • 5,837 acres have burned on NCFS jurisdiction incidents • 13 of these have been determined to be caused by humans • 6 of these area still under investigation • 1,780 structures have been threatened • 1 structure was damaged • 2 structures were destroyed Fire photos courtesy Henry Kunzig, Gaston Co. Ranger, N.C. • Total number of fires reForest Service/ Used with permission/N.C. Forest Service) N.C. ported in NCFS records from Wildfires by the numbers (courtesy the N.C. Forestry Service) 11/7 to 11/13 is 188

The canoe launching ramp at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park is closed due to the Catawba River’s low water level.

Dennis Siracusa and his grandson Caleb were eyeing the mudflat at Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park last week.

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South Point High took on Hibriten High School in soccer playoffs at Lineberger Stadium on Nov. 8. South Point won the game in Overtime 2- South Point’s Zach Baker #12 fights for the ball against Hibriten’s #26 Jonathan Gonzales.

South Point’s Colby Howe #6 dices with Hibriten’s #2 Morgan Suddreth in the Red Raider overtime playoff win.

South Point / West Henderson Football Playoff Preview

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Well, the regular season is finally over. The stage is set for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association football 3A playoff. For the South Point Red Raiders the playoffs will start at home.

South Point drew the 1st seed in the Midwestern division of South Point’s Henry Keel #16 contends with the Western region. First up South Point goes for the ball against #1 Hiis a visit from the West Hen#16 Hibriten Aaron Turner. briten player Wyatt Plaster. derson Falcons.

The Falcons hail from the Western North Carolina Athletic Conference 2A/3A. The Falcons finished with a 4-7 record.

West Henderson runs a ground based offensive attack. The Falcons average over 248 yards a game on the ground. In the air, the Falcons averaged only 22 yards a game. The ground game is capable but the yards per game stats are misleading.

West Henderson’s primary offensive weapon wears number 4 and that’s 5’9� 196 pound senior running back Peyton Frisbee. South Point needs to key on this guy. Frisbee can run. In 2016 Frisbee ground out 1,490 yards and 14 touchdowns. Three times South Point’s Goalie Noah Gadd makes one of several key saves in the Red Raiders playoff this year Frisbee has galloped for over 200 yards. He carries victory over Hibriten High School.

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While the Falcons offense does have some teeth the defense is another story. The West Henderson “D� runs hot and cold. They usually play well against lesser foes.

When faced with a good team they struggle. On five occasions the Falcons gave up over 34 points.

In 2016 the Falcons registered 16 sacks and 6 interceptions. By comparison the Red Raiders have 23 sacks and 15 picks.

If you stack the two teams up the Red Raiders look good.

South Point is riding a five game winning streak. West Henderson is 1-4 in their last five outings. Yes the Falcons can run. But that’s about it. And they struggle against good competition.

That will make this week’s game a tough one for West Henderson.

The Red Raider team entering the 2016 playoffs is well rounded.

This year South Point has shown that offensively they can run and pass. The defense is playing aggressive. The special teams are solid.

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In honor of Veterans Day, Mt. Island Charter School recognized this group of local military personnel past and present.

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Belmont Abbey men’s basketball defeats Wingate Junior Deion Lane led four Crusaders in double figures with 19 points and Jacob Wilson hit four key free throws in the final 1:13, including a pair that broke a 74-74 tie, lifting Belmont Abbey to an 80-77 comefrom-behind victory over Wingate Saturday night in the Tipoff Classic.

Gunnar Hardarson tallied 18 points by hitting six threepointers, while Wilson and Aidan Richard each chipped in 10. Wilson added eight rebounds and seven assists, both team highs.

The Crusaders outscored Wingate 14-5 over the final 6:07, taking its first lead of the contest with just 2:58 to play. In fact, the Abbey held the lead for just 1:40 of the game.

Trailing by six, 72-66, Ben Ferguson hit back-toback threes to even the game.

An offensive foul and defensive stop on the next two Wingate possessions set up a layup by Lane that capped the 8-0 run and put the Crusaders up 74-72. A pair of free throws retied the game, but Wilson hit both free throws after a WU technical, then hit a layup for a four-point advantage with 55 seconds left.

A three-pointer brought the Bulldogs back to within one, but Wilson sealed the victory with two more from the charity stripe with four seconds to play.

Belmont Abbey (1-1) trailed by as many as 11 points in the first half, 22-11 at the 6:18 mark, but used a pair of 5-0 runs to close to within 1, 32-31, with just under a minute to go. Wingate tallied the final basket of the period, sending the Bulldogs to the locker room with

a three-point lead.

A 14-6 run over the first 2:57 of the second half pushed the Wingate advantage back to 11, 48-37, but three straight threes by Troy Henderson, Drexler Clark and Lane closed the gap to two. The lead immediately went back to nine before another Belmont Abbey rally.

The Crusaders pulled even at 64-64, but the Bulldogs answered with an 8-2 run.

From there, it was almost all Crusaders.

Belmont Abbey outshot Wingate 45.2 percent to 43.5 percent, and hit five more three-pointers, 13-8. The Bulldogs held a 40-36 advantage on the boards and forced one more turnovers.

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Dave Hosteler has been involved with the YMCA since he was 10 years old. He started by playing basketball in his youth and now he stays young by pickleball at the Stowe Family YMCA. “The Y has the equipment that keeps my running and agility in shape to compete,” said Dave. In October he participated in the State Finals of the Senior Games. He added, “The athletic practices came alive and assisted me to be mentally and physically tough enough to win 8 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze metals!”

Gold - 8; Pickleball singles, 50 Meter, Shuffleboard, Badminton Singles, Badminton Mixed Doubles, Archery, Bocce, Cornhole. Silver - 2; Football throw, Badminton Doubles. Bronze - 1; Discus.

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MICS donates supplies to schools in flood zone Mt. Island Charter School teacher Jackie Ewart saw a post on Facebook of a teacher in need. Tanglewood Elementary School, Baton Rouge, Louisiana was flooded in August and everybody jumped at the chance to help all the children replace their school supplies.

But, what about the teachers? Teachers spend lots of their own money to buy books for classroom libraries and supplies such as borders for bulletin boards, notebooks, markers and craft supplies. Four feet of water wiped out all of the teachers personal school supplies and not to mention many live in the immediate area and suffered lost of belongings at home as well.

“Thinking back to when Mountain Island Charter School begin and had no library the community donated books to get us started,” Ewart said. “As a new teacher my classroom library was small and family and friends donated books and still do. Why not help out a fellow educator? I didn’t know Ashley Boyle from Tanglewood but I could feel her need.

My fellow coworkers along with the entire MICS community jumped in to help out. A student, Rilee Blue would bring an arm full

of supplies to drop off each morning and there was Collin Martin who donated lots of his own books. Vicky Koester and Amy Fortenberry and many other teachers shared from their classrooms. With donations underway the next step, how would all this stuff get to Louisiana?”

Ewart took to Facebook with a plea of her own, help get our donation to Baton Rouge.

Tonya Clayton , Regional HR manger with Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc. begin doing some checking into how they could help with shipping. First could we extend our shipping date to give them time to collect some books as well.

On Wednesday, Nov. 3, Tonya Clayton, Brooke Tanner and Wayne Jenks representatives from Southeastern arrived and 88 second graders teamed up and carried all our boxes outside to fill two pallets. Rodney Hall the SFL truck driver arrived and the second graders watched as the pallets were lifted onto the truck and as he drove out of sight the air horn sounded making us feel happy and bright. The project is complete!

Good News from Gaston Schools The Highland School of Technology and Stuart W. Cramer High School were honored in Raleigh by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction for earning an outstanding graduation rate.

Highland achieved a 100 percent rate and Stuart W. Cramer had a 98.7 percent rate for the Class of 2016. Additionally, Forestview High School received a letter of recognition for its 95.7 percent rate.

Gaston County Schools’ Bobbie Cavnar, the 20162017 North Carolina Teacher of the Year, was a guest on the “Education Matters” program produced by WRALTV. Hunter Huss High School teacher Jerry Swift arranged to have a medevac helicopter visit the school. The helicopter came from CaroMont Regional Medical Center and landed on the football field.

Students from the fire, EMT (emergency medical technician), and health science classes were given tours from the flight crew and were able to learn about careers involving medevac (medical evacuation).

The Firefighter Academy at Hunter Huss High School received a retired fire engine from the Crowders Mountain Fire and Rescue Department.

Now in its fourth year, the Firefighter Academy gives students hands-on experi-

ence and professional credit as they learn what it takes to become a firefighter.

Students in the Hunter Huss High School Beta Club hosted the annual “Haunted Huss” trick-or-treat event for the community. Students decorated classroom doors and handed out candy to children.

Belmont Middle School seventh grade science classes are monitoring air quality on campus through a partnership with Clean Air Carolina. The classes are part of the organization’s Clean Air Zones Monitoring Project, and students are taking steps to protect the community from air pollution.

Deb Elmore’s advisory class at Belmont Middle School held a school supplies collection for students affected by Hurricane Matthew.

The supplies were donated to L. Gilbert Carroll Middle School in Lumberton.

W.A. Bess Elementary fifth grade teachers Faith

Dibble, Donna Griffith, Sue Bell and Amanda Currier organized a coat drive for Keep Gastonia Beautiful’s Make a Difference Day. The school collected more than 90 items including coats, hats, gloves, socks, and scarves for the local homeless shelter.

Many schools held mock elections to teach students about the voting process, including W.A. Bess Elementary, York Chester Middle, Gardner Park Elementary, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy and Mount Holly Middle School.

Bessemer City High School students and staff collected more than $1,000 worth of food and cleaning supplies to donate to residents of eastern North Carolina affected by Hurricane Matthew.

School social worker Marsha Beattie organized the effort and delivered the donations.

Bessemer City High School teacher Susie Parker, a two-year breast cancer survivor, raised $775 for Cancer Services of Gaston County by organizing a t-shirt fundraiser for students and staff. Staff members wore the t-shirts for cancer awareness in October.

Bessemer City Middle School hosted a Veterans Tribute event to honor local men and women who served in the military. The band and chorus performed and the art club had work on display.

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Belmont’s Kaeden Taylor #19 moves the ball toward the goal against W.C. Friday. Belmont won 7-0.

W.C. Friday goalie jumps over Belmont’s Ben Abramowitz in an attempt to block the shot by Belmont’s Adam King.

Belmont Middle Soccer wins over W.C. Friday 7-0

Belmont’s #5 Nasser Miranda takes the ball toward the goal in the 7-0 win over W.C Friday.

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Miles Griffin #1 heads the ball against a Friday defender.

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Stuart Cramer/Franklin Football Playoff Preview

By John Wilson john.bannernews.com

This week the Stuart Cramer Storm will be participating in their first North Carolina High School Athletic Association football 3A playoffs. It’s an exciting time for the Cramer faithful.

Cramer will start their playoff run at home. The Storm drew the 4th seed in the Midwestern division of the Western region.

With that seed the Storm will be hosting the #5 seed Franklin Panthers.

The Panthers are from the Western North Carolina Athletic Conference 2A/3A. The Panthers finished with a 6-5 record.

The Panthers run a well balanced offensive attack.

The Panthers averaged 482 yards a game in total offense.

At first glance that may be a lot. But the stats don’t tell the entire story. First off, Franklin can run and pass. There is no doubt that they are well rounded and very capable.

But the Panthers also come from a conference where 3 of the teams had a combined 3-18 record. Franklin also played a pair of 1A schools in the early part of the year.

So the stats, while impressive need to be studied further.

First up is the Franklin passing game.

Junior quarterback Andrew Moore had a good year. He threw for over 1500 yards. He had 10 TD’s and 6 interceptions. His QB rating is a solid 89.1.

Moore had some very good games in 2016. He threw for over 200 yards three times. Moore is a standard pocket passer. He is not much of a runner. If given time he can torch a defense.

He seemed to play his best when the Panthers are faced against tough teams. If behind, the Panthers will throw.

The Franklin receivers are equally capable. The Panthers rely on the duo of Bailey Watts and Jordin Nugent to haul in Moore’s passes. Watts and Nugent are opposites. Nugent is 5’7 and 152 pounds. While, Watts is 6’1” and 160 pounds. One is a big target, the other a small receiver that can get lost in traffic. Watts had 547 yards and 2 TD’s this year. Nugent hauled in 571 yards and one touchdown.

Now the ground game.

The Franklin running attack is led by Brock Kloeppel. Kloeppel is a 6’1 205 pound running machine. In 2016 the junior ran for 1798 yards and 30 touchdown. He is also capable of catching passes out of the back field.

Kloeppel is a threat any way you look at it.

There is no doubt that the Panthers offense is capable.

But so is the defense.

Franklin’s top tackler is 5’9, 196 pound nose tackle Logan Tallent. If your top tackler is you nose tackle that means you can penetrate.

Tallent is very similar to Cramer’s own Adam Hannibal.

Both are a disruptive force.

The Franklin defense recorded 20 sacks, 8 fumbler recoveries and 17 interceptions. If you’re careless with the ball they will burn you.

When the Franklin offense matches up a against the Cramer offense it’s a wash. Both teams have the potential to rip up the other.

As stated before Franklin comes from a conference with some low level talent. But that is only half

of the story. The WNAC also has three teams. Pisgah, Brevard and Tuscula that are hard core. Franklin sits in the middle of the conference.

In reviewing the Franklin schedule the results were predictable. They dominated weak teams. They played tight against good teams.

Franklin was rarely blown out. They are always competitive.

These two teams offer an interesting match up. Franklin has a fundamentally well rounded team. But Cramer has a good ground game and a defense that is capable of shutting an opponent down.

Franklin can pass, but Cramer has a relentless pass rush.

This year’s Storm football team is the best the school has ever produced. But now the question is- are they ready for prime time? Franklin is a well establish football commodity in the Western part of the state. Their fans will travel and support their Panthers.

The game prediction will be based on what Cramer does. Cramer is the master of their own football fortunes. If Cramer can dominate the line of scrimmage they will win the game. If Franklin is allowed to move the ball it’s going to be a bad day for Cramer.

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GOOD NEWS From page 13 Students in Callie Hahn’s art classes at John Chavis Middle School earned awards in Keep Gastonia Beautiful’s recycled art contest. Christian Hahn earned first place, and Gracie Holland and Tanner Tillman received honorable mention.

Sam Kostiuk, a seventh grade student at John Chavis Middle School, was named a student ambassador for the North Carolina Library Association. He is one of only six students chosen for the prestigious recognition.

The Cherryville High School marching band participated in a competition at Enka High School. The color guard placed second in its class, and drum majors Sarah Leetham and Mary Dobbins also took second place.

South Point High School sponsored its “Dig Pink” volleyball fundraiser and collected more than $5,000 for breast cancer awareness and research.

1. Forestview High School students John Diveris, Jared Carter and Tremayne Booker were featured in the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs’ “Letters to the President” segment. They were interviewed and shared what they would like the nation’s next president to know. School library media coordinator Melissa Heilig coordinated the students’ participation. The segment was produced by Miranda Crowley, Brandon Revis, Kyle Ring, Ellen Smykowski and Ashley Sparrow.

Administrator Forestview students in Sabine Schmid-Rankin’s German classes made 110 Schultüten and delivered

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We had a great “Nickels 4 Neighbors” collection day last Friday. Many thanks to our 54 schools and the central office departments for your efforts to donate money so we can help our neighbors in eastern North Carolina.

Hurricane Matthew caused wide- W. Jeffrey Booker spread flooding across many areas in the eastern part of our state. The devastation is unbelievable and recovery will take months and even years. After helping our neighbors in South Carolina last year as they faced flood damage, we knew we had to do something for North Carolina.

Re-launching the “Nickels” campaign was the right idea.

Now, our schools are counting the spare change brought in by students, and we will soon know how much we have to provide to school districts down east. We plan to officially announce our fundraising total at the Board of Education meeting next Monday night.

Many teachers turned the collection effort into teachable moments. In addition to the math lessons, children also learned about the weather, natural disasters, and the geography of North Carolina. Perhaps the most important lesson for our students highlights the importance of offering a helping hand when people are in need.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to students, parents, employees, and others who supported our “Nickels 4 Neighbors” campaign. Your contributions show the true spirit of caring and giving in Gaston County Schools.

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A Schultüte is a decorated, cone-shaped container made of cardboard and filled with goodies; it is a tradition in German-speaking countries.

The high school students also taught the kindergartners about German songs and traditions during their visit.

Gardner Park Elementary received a donation of more than 100 new books from Tindol Subaru. Natalie Tindol, dealership owner and a Gardner Park alumna, helped to deliver the books.

Highland School of Technology students in Anna Ballard’s Advanced Placement (AP) Government class volunteered with the Gaston County Board of Elections to conduct voter surveys at polling places around the county.

Lingerfeldt Elementary school social worker Nohra Nunez coordinated a schoolwide collection of supplies for flood victims in eastern North Carolina. The students donated food, cleaning supplies and baby items for communities affected by Hurricane Matthew.

Lauren Fox, a fifth grader at Rankin Elementary, built flower bed planters for residents at Stanley Total Living Center. The planters are raised and wheelchair accessible.

Southwest Middle School teacher Susan Adams received the Outstanding Secondary Teacher Award from the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Sadler Elementary School held a Family Reading Night for the Hispanic community.

The staff used bilingual books and discussed how to read with children and ask good comprehension questions.

The 46 parents and children who attended the program had an opportunity to practice with the new books, which are now available for checkout in the classroom libraries.

Sherwood Elementary is hosting “Lunch and Learns” to showcase student work and grade level curriculum when parents visit for lunch.

Kindergarten, first, second, and fourth grades completed their “Lunch and Learns” in October with 304 parents attending.

Stanley Middle School held a week-long candy drive and collected 1,026 bags of candy for Stanley Total Living Center. Emily Mullins’ sixth grade class donated the most candy and took a field trip to deliver it to the residents, who handed it out to trick-or-treaters.

Tryon Elementary hosted a Family Fun Math Night program at Food Lion in Cherryville to give students a way to apply their math lessons to real-world experiences.

Students in pre-kindergarten through the fifth grade participated with their parents in a grade-specific math scavenger hunt in the store. Food Lion provided refreshments, gift bags, and the opportunity to win $10 gift cards.

Tryon Elementary was se-

lected to receive a Duke Energy Science Night kit as part of the 2017 North Carolina Science Festival. This science kit includes 12 hands-on science activities for 200 students. Dawn Whitworth, the school’s instructional facilitator, coordinated the project.

Webb Street School held a garden party for parents and community members to celebrate the opening of the school’s new sensory garden.

The garden is designed to provide sensory experiences that can either stimulate or calm students depending on their needs as well as provide learning opportunities.

Forestview students in Sabine Schmid-Rankin’s German classes made 110 Schultüten and delivered them to kindergarten students at W.A. Bess Elementary.

A Schultüte is a decorated, cone-shaped container made of cardboard and filled with goodies; it is a tradition in German-speaking countries.

The high school students also taught the kindergartners about German songs and traditions during their visit.

Gardner Park Elementary received a donation of more than 100 new books from Tindol Subaru. Natalie Tindol, dealership owner and a Gardner Park alumna, helped to deliver the books.

Highland School of Technology students in Anna Ballard’s Advanced Placement (AP) Government class volunteered with the Gaston County Board of Elections to conduct voter surveys at polling places around the county.

Lingerfeldt Elementary school social worker Nohra Nunez coordinated a schoolwide collection of supplies for flood victims in eastern North Carolina. The students donated food, cleaning supplies and baby items for communities affected by Hurricane Matthew.

Lauren Fox, a fifth grader at Rankin Elementary, built flower bed planters for residents at Stanley Total Living Center. The planters are raised and wheelchair accessible.

Southwest Middle School teacher Susan Adams received the Outstanding Secondary Teacher Award from the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Sadler Elementary School held a Family Reading Night for the Hispanic community.

The staff used bilingual books and discussed how to read with children and ask good comprehension questions.

The 46 parents and children who attended the program had an opportunity to practice with the new books, which are now available for checkout in the classroom libraries.

Sherwood Elementary is hosting “Lunch and Learns” to showcase student work and grade level curriculum when parents visit for lunch.

Kindergarten, first, second, and fourth grades completed their “Lunch and Learns” in October with 304 parents attending.

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GOOD NEWS From page 15

Mt. Island Charter School recently named its Academic Teams. Coach’s All Academic Team student/players had a 3.5 or better GPA. Teams included Football, Womens Basketball, Volleyball, and Step Team.

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Stanley Middle School held a week-long candy drive and collected 1,026 bags of candy for Stanley Total Living Center.

Emily Mullins’ sixth grade class donated the most candy and took a field trip to deliver it to the residents, who handed it out to trick-or-treaters.

Tryon Elementary hosted a Family Fun Math Night program at Food Lion in Cherryville to give students a way to apply their math lessons to real-world experiences. Students in prekindergarten through the fifth grade participated with their parents in a grade-specific math scavenger hunt in the store. Food Lion provided refreshments, gift bags, and the opportunity to win $10 gift cards.

Tryon Elementary was selected to receive a Duke Energy Science Night kit as part of the 2017 North Carolina Science Festival. This science kit includes 12 hands-on science activities for 200 students. Dawn Whitworth, the school’s instructional facilitator, coordinated the project.

Webb Street School held a garden party for parents and community members to celebrate the opening of the school’s new sensory garden. The garden is designed to provide sensory experiences that can either stimulate or calm students depending on their needs as well as provide learning opportunities.

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The annual Run for the BCO 5k Run/Walk is set for Thanksgiving morning at 8am in downtown Belmont.

The event raises fund that are in turn given to the Belmont Community Organization relief group.

Walkers begin at Walk and Run Belmont, 200 N. Main St. at 8:15am and runners at 8:30. To take part, bring a check made out to BCO - no cash please. After the event there will be snacks and prizes.

Go by Walk and Run Belmont for route information, applications, or to make a donation in advance. There will be a raffle for a Yeti cooler donated by Duke Energy.

Tickets are five dollars each or six for twenty dollars.

Event supporters include Duke Energy, Central Chiropractic, Walk and Run Belmont, Cougar Inc., and Planit Designs.

Call Walk and Run Belmont at 704-829-1082 for more information.

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Abbey volleyball wins over Limestone Junior Alexandra Henriott (pictured) registered a seasonhigh 19 kills with no errors and added nine digs to lift Belmont Abbey to a 3-0 (25-12, 25-11, 25-16) victory over Limestone last Tuesday night at the Wheeler Center. The victory puts the Crusaders into a Conference Carolinas semifinal matchup against No. 1 South Erskine on Saturday in Wilson, N.C. Henriott hit .559 over 34 attempts, helping The Abbey (19-12) to a .330 hitting percentage as a team, its third-highest mark of the season. In contrast, Limestone (1117) had 15 kills and 17 errors for a -.020 percentage. Gabby Martinez dished out a team-high 25 assists, while three players reached double figures in digs -- Sarah Kenney (18), Mackenzie Chrapliwy (13) and Aimee Cloninger (11).

Belmont Abbey dominated the match from the beginning, scoring the first three points, then turning a 4-3 lead into 16-3 with 12 straight points on Sarah Kenney’s serve. The Saints cut the lead to nine, but four straight points on Martinez’s serve set up match point at 24-11. After one save, Coreen Norwood had one of her seven kills for a 25-12 win.

Set two started with a BAC point before three in a row

by Limestone, but the Crusaders quickly answered with five straight for a 6-3 lead. With the score 8-5, Henriott engineered another 5-0 run that made the score 13-5. Martinez later stretched the lead further with six straight points on her serve, turning a 15-10 lead to 21-10. Henriott closed out the set with back-to-back kills for the 25-11 victory.

In the third, Belmont Abbey opened 2-0 and 5-1 leads early and never looked back. Chrapliwy served five straight times, turning a 7-4 lead into 12-4, then the Crusaders pushed that to 20-9. After three straight points by the Saints, Chrapliwy again answered. Cassidy Bonito sealed the victory with a kill on match point.

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Belmont Abbey women’s lacrosse schedule set

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Eight home games and a trip to Florida that includes a game against 2016 NCAA tournament participant Rollins highlight the Belmont Abbey 2017 Women’s Lacrosse schedule, head coach Jenn Flaherty announced last week.

After a preseason exhibition against Guilford, the regular season begins with back-to-back home games against Conference Carolinas members Barton on Feb. 11 and Lees-McRae on Feb. 16. Following the first road game of the season at Lenoir-Rhyne, the Crusaders begin a three-game homestand that goes into early March.

The swing through the Sunshine State over Spring Break also includes a game against St. Leo, a rivalry that has gone back and forth in recent years. Saint Leo is the only other Catholic school in the South.

“We are thrilled to announce our 2017 schedule,” Flaherty said. “We will be competing against some great teams and look forward to seeing what this talented group of young women can do. Our freshman class brings a lot of energy and talent to help push an impressive group of returners forward. I am excited to see this group play together and to see how the season will unfold.”

The Conference Carolinas schedule includes necomers Barton, in its inaugural season, and Chowan, an associate member.

The Crusaders will also be playing Pfeiffer for the final time as the Falcons move to Division III next season.

The conference tournament begins on April 25 at campus sites and concludes on April 28-29 withe semifinals and championship.

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Abbey falls in four overtimes Belmont Abbey’s 2016-17 men’s basketball season started in memorable fashion last Wednesday night as the Crusaders took Division I member Presbyterian to four overtimes before falling 124-118. The contest, the first of three exhibitions on the schedule, marked the debut of first-year head coach Billy Taylor.

Freshman Gunnar Hardarson led five players in double figures with 25 points, while Ben Ferguson (23) and Drexler Clark (20) also topped 20. Deion Lane chipped in 18 while Jacob Wilson had a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Belmont Abbey led 43-35 at the break after hitting 50 perBelmont Parks and Rec Braves youth baseball finished the Fall Baseball Season 10-1 and beat the Tarheels in the Championship Tournament game 11-0. Coaches are Alex Somers, Caleb Shrum, Matt Lanier. Players are Charlie R., David P., Jack T., Jackson P., Jacob S. Jaxson L., Kenan H., Nathan S., Truett S., Tucker P. Belmont Parks and Rec photo

Abbey cycling gets under way The Belmont Abbey cycling team moved into its third season this weekend, traveling to Ohio and Kentucky for the start of Cyclocross. The Crusaders competed in the Pan-American Championship on Saturday and the Kings CX on Sunday.

Day One took place at Devou Park in Covington, Ky., a formidable venue that often attracts the best racers from around the country. Jesse Kooistra took a respectable sixth place in the Men’s Category 3 race, while Keith Mullaly made an impressive debut in the UCI U23 race, showing good form and securing 21st position across the line.

On the second day, hosted at Kingswood Park in Mason, Ohio, Mullaly enjoyed a breakthrough performance. After crashing in the early stage of Men’s Category 2 race, he was able to fight back to the front of the pack to finish fourth.

“I could not be happier with how we started the cyclocross season,” Head Coach Kyle Knott said. “Our riders had quality races on both days and show a lot of promise for the upcoming season. We are looking forward to having our full roster for our next race.”

Duo named to All Conference team Belmont Abbey juniors Emily Rose and Coreen Norwood have been named to the Conference Carolinas 2016 Women’s Volleyball Academic AllConference Team, the league office announced last week.

The duo is among 42 student-athletes honored for maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The GPA is calculated based on the student-athlete’s cumulative average through the previous semester and each student-athlete must have attended their member institution for at least one academic year.

Academic All-Conference Teams are comprised of juniors and seniors who play in one of Conference Carolina’s twenty sponsored sports.

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cent from the field, but the Blue Hose rallied for a 79-79 tie after regulation by hitting two free throws with eight seconds left. The Crusaders led by as many as six points in the first overtime, but the game stayed tied 94-94, forcing more time.

Each team scored six in the second overtime and 11 in the third, setting up the fourth overtime. Presbyterian could have ended things in third, but made only one of two free throws with one second remaining.

The Blue Hose scored six straight points midway through the fourth overtime to turn a 117-116 lead to 123-116, then hung on for the win.

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8 PIECE OUTSIDE CHRISTMAS Decorations. 3 deer, Santa, sleigh, candles. Marlin 30-30 lever action with scope. 704487-1647.

27 PIECES OF CLOTHING FOR SALE, all nice, size large, $100 cash for all. 704-730-8093.

SOLID OAK QUEEN BED, head & foot board, matching dresser & mirror & 2 night stands. Good condition., $300 obo. 704-732-2039.

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PIANO FOR SALE: MANUFACTURED BY Conover-Cable Piano Co. Looks and plays good. Includes matching bench, instructional books, sheet music, etc. Price negotiable. Call 864-936-9292.

TWO BURIAL SPACE, W/ VAULTS, and Marker. Cleveland Memorial Park, $6900, over 20% below value. 828-2890209.

MAYTAG DOUBLE DOORS REFRIGERATOR w/ice maker & GE Electric Stove w/automatic oven clean. Black in color, great condition, $600 for both, obo. 704-692-4944.

SNAPPER 28” HI-VAC Riding Mower with bagger & extra blades. 10HP with electric & manual start. Good condition, $600. 704-482-9408.

FOR SALE: HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Downsizing! Everything from lawnmowers to linens. Call for detail, 276-6390414.

ILIKE NEW, USED VERY LITTLE. Treadmill that monitors all vital signs with safety cutoff, stands up when finished, doesn’t take up much space.

Paid over $400, will take $150 firm. Call 704-692-4449.

(2) BURIAL PLOTS for sale at Sunset Memorial, Forest City.

Good Shepherd section. 828245-7559 or 828-223-3575.

HP DESKJET PRINTER, new, still in box, $50. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3, 8” tablet, new, paid $250, asking $150. 828-4295050.

LOST & FOUND STILL MISSING - 2 DOGS, Daisy: mix-hound, brown/black and Zoe, blonde. Both, midsize. From Farmville - Chatfield & Mt. Zion Rd. area. Please call 704-419-9213, cell 704-4769889, home. Zoe needs heart worm meds. Daughter very upset. REWARD!!.

WIFE’S (71) BIKE, VISION 2005, 250cc, 87 miles, red & black, (looks like Rebel). $1500.

828-453-0828.

EAST RUTHERFORD CO, off Hwy 120, beautiful 1.5 ac lot, cleared and ready for home with water & septic. Owner will finance with low DP. Call Bryant Realty, 704-567-9836 www. bryantrealty.org

PETS & LIVESTOCK FREE BEAUTIFUL & SWEET MALE TUXEDO CAT to a loving, patient & kind home. Rescued Stray. A little skittish & shy - just needs love and a forever home. Neutered & all shots.

Lives outside, but has been inside some. Uses litter box. Call 704-692-0902.

OCEAN LAKES, 1678 STARFISH, 3BR, washer & dryer, large covered front porch. Reduced rates for spring & fall.

Summer dates avail. 704-4736109. sheilaba@bellsouth.net.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE Pure Breed, Angus Bulls and Heifers. Jacob Fork Ranch. Call 704-538-1199 or 704-6007847.

COTTAGE N34, Ocean Lakes, Myrtle Beach, 2BR, 2BA, den, kitchen/dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas 803-635-9831, 803-718-2659.

FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOME. & free rescued dogs, fully vetted, must be to good home. 704-472-7116 or 704482-3392.

BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT in Ocean Lakes. 2BR, 2BA, washer & dryer, very close to ocean.

Includes golf cart. Call 704-4349502.

AKC SIBERIAN HUSKIES PUPPIES, solid white, blue eyes, parents on site, shots up to date, $400 each. Male & females. Ready for Christmas, 704-480-6178, 704-418-1360.

SCENIC RIDGE CAMPGROUND, Cherryville, NC. RV, tent sites, cabins. Ask about 20% OFF Seasonal Sites. 704284-4721.

CKC REG. MALE BOSTON TERRIER, 1st shot, wormed, black & white, $350. Taking deposits on Maltese puppies, 2 males, 1 female. Will be ready

by Christmas, $350. 704-4820178.

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$$CASH$$ PAID FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Cell, 704-6954917. Rick Hutton, Collector.

WANTED TO BUY, GOOD USED FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES, and antiques or estates. 704-481-0954, after 5 p.m. 704-482-0540.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER, 3 BR/2 BA, 1,200 sq ft, in-ground pool. 307 Scotland Drive, KM. $117,000. Call 704-300-5114, leave message. Listed on Zillow.com (tfn)

RED ROAD TOWING PAYING CASH FOR YOUR CAR Running or not, title, no title.

Charles Dellinger. 704-6926767, 704-487-0228.

8 ACRES OF LAND between Grover and Patterson Springs, $40,000. $10,000 down, owner finance balance. 704-4723240.

WANT TO RENT LOOKING FOR PLACE TO RENT IN Shelby or Kings Mountain, in a safe location.

Need a small space, price range approx. $400-$500 per month.

Very good tenant, NON SMOKER. 704-473-6430.

LAWNDALE AREA. 1.3 acre lot, water & septic, priced to sell. Owner will finance with low DP. Call Bryant Realty. 704567-9836 www.bryantrealty.org

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Belmont Parks and Recreation hosts Hometown Hoedown

Belmont Parks and Recreation Interim Director Brian McGonagle and Recreation Leader, Alex Sutton take a moment to feature their Hometown Hoedown threads.

Folks got up and danced a country mile at last week’s Belmont Parks and Recreation Hometown Hoedown.

The Crimson Rose Band provided musical entertainment at the Hometown Hoedown.

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Thursday, November 17, 2016