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Thursday, December 10, 2015

Stanley swears in first female police officer By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

The Town of Stanley swore in its first female police officer during a ceremony last week. Taylor Culp took the oath of office from town clerk Alisha Sheets as interim police chief Derek Summey and Culp's family looked on. An interesting twist to the story is the fact that Culp's father, Doug Myers, is also an officer on the Stanley PD with 14 years under his belt. He pinned Culp's badge on her. “I am really excited to be in the position to work with my daughter,” Myers said. Culp's primary responsibility will be that of School Resource Officer at Springfield and Kiser elementary schools. When school is closed, she will take a beat like other officers. Myers also has SRO experience and that inspired Taylor. “I heard how much he loved working with those kids,” Culp said. A native of Kings Mtn., Culp previously served on the police force there as an SRO in the middle and elementary schools and is still listed as a reserve officer. She still calls KM home and communtes to Stanley. Culp took a break from police work to run her own business, but when she heard about the Stanley position, jnumped at the chance to get back into law enforcement. “The good Lord opened a door,” Culp said. Culp feels that overcoming challenges she faced in her own youth will help her in the role of SRO. “A lot of children don't have a positive role model,” she said. “A lot of them only hear bad things about the police. I want to break that cycle. I want to give back to the kids.” Culp is full of energy and enthusiasm with a sunny smile.

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The Town of Stanley's newest police officer, Taylor Culp, was sworn-in last week at Town Hall. In the photo she's seen being pinned by her dad and now fellow officer Doug Myers. Photo by Jim Abernethy

Red Raiders win, on to State Championship By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

McAdenville elementary student Jazzmen Sanii McCornick flipped the switch that turned on the McAdenville Christmas lights last week. Helping McCormick was event sponsor CaroMont Health's CEO Doug Luckett. Photo by Steve Rankin

In late August of every year hundreds of schools across the State of North Carolina kick off their football seasons. They all have a goal. Win a state championship. Some will win a lot of games, some only a few. Some will make it into the playoffs. But in the end only two teams from each class will travel to Chapel Hill to get a shot at being called State Champs. The South Point Red Raiders are one of those teams. Last week South Point head coach Mickey Lineberger said, "We played well enough to earn four more quarters." Against Kings Mountain the Red Raiders played well enough and then some. After a dominating 29-7 win over Kings Mountain the Red Raiders earned a trip to Keenan

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Belmont Community Organization had a great year helping others

OFFICER from page 1 “Stanley is fortunate to have her,” Summey said. “She will be a great asset to the community and the police department. She has the personality to relate to the students.” But, Summey said, she's all pro as a police officer. “She's tough,” he said. “She can handle her own.” At Springfield and Kiser, Culp will do more than patrol the halls. “One of the first things I want to do will be to teach the Eddy Eagle gun safety course,” she said. “The DARE anti-drug program is important too.”

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Taylor Culp is officially Stanley's first female officer and Interim Chief Derek Summey (pictured) thinks she wil be a great asset. Photo by Jim Abernethy

New pet urgent care facility now open in Belmont as their necessary human companions – diagnosing and caring for a variety of problems, often within one hour. “In recent years, the number of urgent care clinics for people has significantly increased, yet there existed a noticeable gap in comparable services for animals,” said Dr. Jim Dobies, veterinarian and owner of South Point Pet Hospital in Belmont who created UrgentVet. “We knew it was time to rise and meet the growing need for quick, easy-access, after-hours care for pets that need comfort and relief.” Similar to non-animal urgent care facilities, UrgentVet will provide immediate pet

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treatment for ailments that are not life-threatening, such as ear infections, post-operative infections, minor wounds, mild vomiting, etc. If your pet requires additional emergency assistance, UrgentVet partners with area animal hospitals toward recommended care. They also provide follow up instructions, details and notes for your primary vet following an urgent situation. He added, reiterating the company’s tagline, “Prompt care shouldn’t only be available to humans. After all, your pet can’t wait to feel better.” UrgentVet opened its doors at 600-A Park Street in Belmont on November 30. The clinic will be open Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. to midnight, and Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 8 p.m., including all holidays – 365 days per year to meet family needs, including your puppy who gobbled down grandma’s triple-layer chocolate cream pie. For more information on UrgentVet, visit urgentvet. com.

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The Belmont Community Organization (BCO) relief agency had a great 20142015 fiscal year. BCO executive director Paula Wilkerson put it like this. “It was a busy year, but a really good one as well,” she said. According to the BCO's recent annual report, the agency provided more than $90,000 in assistance to hundreds of local families including food, clothes, household furnishings, prescription medicine, and utilities. The BCO chipped in to help 348 families with utility bills, 41 with medical assistance, and 34 with rent/mortgage assistance. The BCO also made sure that 166 children in 75 families received Christmas gifts through the Angel Tree program. Also, 1,129 families

were given clothing, furniture, and household items. A whopping 124,583 pounds of food found its way from the BCO shelves and refrigerators to 1,171 families and 3,211 individuals. In addition, 35 elderly clients were treated to a Thanksgiving dinner delivered to their homes. Those same clients also received holiday gift baskets in December. When school started, 100 children in 57 families received new backpacks filled with supplies from the BCO. But it takes contributions to keep the BCO going. Funding for 2014-2015 included 22% from Christmas from the Heart; 22% from

individuals; 15% Run for the Money; 16% churches; 11% Belmont fundraisers; 9% foundations, businesses, clubs; 5% EFSP, Shared Energy programs. “We are lucky to live in a town that helps others,” said Wilkerson. The BCO is always looking for donations of time, money, food, clothes, and other things. This time of year is especially busy. Wilkerson estimates that 60% of the BCO's food donations roll in during the holiday season, but the need is perennial. To find out how you can help, call 704-825-4526.

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When your new puppy accidentally devours the wrong holiday leftovers and disrupts late-night gift shopping with some serious tummy troubles, what is your best course of action? You could wait nervously for your vet to reopen in the morning or take the wee one to an expensive emergency animal hospital – or you could travel toward UrgentVet Pet Clinic in Belmont, the region’s first convenient walk-in service veterinarian that treats pet cases that require immediate attention, but aren’t quite serious enough for hospitalization. Open after-hours, including holidays, UrgentVet serves cats and dogs – as well

Volunteer Richard Thomas was refilling the shelves last week at the BCO. Among its other services, the BCO gave out over 124,000 pounds of groceries in 2014-2015. Photo by Alan Hodge

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Thursday, December 10, 2015

Laws went into effect December 1, 2015

New laws on the books in North Carolina Over 30 new laws went into effect Dec. 1 across North Carolina. The new laws focus on everything from protecting children from harmful ecigarette liquid, to setting new penalties for sex abuse and cyberstalking. House Bill 113, makes it a felony for teachers or other school personnel, who are less than four years older than a victim, to engage in sex acts with a student. Senate Bill 286 will require a child-proof cap for e-cigarette liquid containers if they include nicotine. Not having a cap will result in a misdemeanor. The idea is to make sure children aren't drinking the flavored liquid. Physicians and National Guard members are also getting protection under the new laws. It's now a felony if an on-duty National Guard member is assaulted. The same goes for a doctor or other heath provider if they are at a hospital. Another new law is meant to bear down on cyberstalking. Now, it's a class 2 misdemeanor if an adult is tracking another adult with a GPS device. Parents can still track their children with a GPS device like a cellphone.

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Yuletide day trips are a good way to celebrate the holidays You don't have to go very far to find exciting and colorful ways to spend some time this holiday season. With gas prices the lowest in years, now's the time to jump in your vehicle and head down the road for a quick and exciting day trip from Gaston, Cleveland, or Rutherford counties. Christmas at Biltmore Through Jan. 10, Asheville America’s largest home has a larger-than-life tradition that involves 65 decorated Christmas trees inside the 250-room mansion. The trees reach a crescendo with a 35-foot Fraser fir in the seven-storyhigh Banquet Hall. Out front, a lighted 55-foot-tall Norway spruce is encircled by 20 illuminated evergreens, and 41 additional trees are decorated at the Winery, Antler Hill Village, restaurants and other points on the 8,000-acre estate. Through Jan. 2, visitors can catch the glow in a candlelight tour of Biltmore House. Christmas at Old Salem Through Dec. 31, Winston-Salem Winston-Salem acquired elements of its rich culture from the Moravians who settled there in the 18th century, and their holiday traditions make Old Salem Museum and Gardens an ideal place for distilling the holiday spirit. Visitors can create special memories on candlelight tours, hear holiday music or attend the Moravian Candle Tea by the Home Moravian Church. Stop by Winkler Bakery, where Moravian sugar cookies and cakes are baked in a wood-burning oven — just as they were in the old days. “The Polar Express” Through Jan. 3, Bryson City and Spencer Bedtime stories are best heard by people in pajamas, and that’s the preferred attire for those boarding “The Polar Express,” a train ride set to the soundtrack for the 2004 adaptation of Van

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Christmas at Biltmore in Asheville runs through Jan. 10 and is less than two hours away from our area. Romantic Asheville photo Allsburg’s modern classic. North Carolina’s licensed expeditions (Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City and the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer) have all the right details, including cocoa, cookies and a gift from Santa. National Gingerbread Competition Through Jan. 3, Asheville Sugar and spices lay the foundation for the competition at the Omni Grove Park Inn, and craftsmanship sets it apart. Arrayed in a Blue Ridge Mountain inn with marvels of its own, the edible architecture attracts tens of thousands of visitors. Even without the gingerbread, the inn’s roaring fires, splendid décor and music raise holiday spirits. Gardens Aglow Through Jan. 23, various locations Spring bulbs, summer annuals and fall mums pale beside the brilliance of lighted displays at North Carolina’s public gardens. At Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont, Holiday Lights at the Garden (Nov. 20-Jan. 3) features a must-see tree made of 300 orchids plus one-of-a-kind train displays. In Asheville, Winter Lights (Nov. 20-Jan. 2) returns to the North Carolina Arboretum for its second year, adding animated displays and activities to the 3-acre walking tour. Speedway Christmas Through Dec. 30, Concord One of the largest holiday light shows in

the United States features 4.5 miles of LED displays — and a drive on the 1.5-mile superspeedway. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, visitors can also stop at the Speedway Christmas Village, which includes a Bethlehem Village, a petting zoo and horse-drawn wagon rides plus a chance to visit Santa. And every night that the village is open, holiday movies “Elf,” “A Christmas Story,” “Frozen,” The Polar Express” and “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” will be shown on one of the world’s largest high-definition screens. Tanglewood Festival of Lights Through Jan. 3, Clemmons This holiday classic at Tanglewood Park near Winston-Salem features a 4-mile route with about 100 displays in a picture-perfect woodland setting. In addition to well-rounded activities including hayrides, horse-drawn carriage rides and an eco-minded gift shop. Santa on the Chimney Dec. 12, Chimney Rock How could Santa resist a 315-foot granite monolith shaped like a chimney? As he has done for more than two decades, the man in red will warm up for his Christmas Eve chimney-thon by rappelling down this iconic natural landmark. Visitors can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, see critters, and enjoy live music, hot cocoa, cookies and kids’ activities.

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Thursday, December 10, 2015

McAdenville lights up Christmas for 60th year By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Rain and fog may have formed the meteorological atmosphere last Tuesday when the Christmas lights were officially turned on for the 60th year in McAdenville, but the blaze of multicolored yuletide illunimation that resulted when the switch was thrown pierced the gloom. The tradition of having a local student actually thrown the light switch was continued this year. The student selected from McAdenville Elementary School to turn the lights on was Jazzmen Sanii McCormick, daughter of Tiffany Lippman and James Hall. Jazzmen is in Mrs. Prillaman’s Kindergarten class. She lives in Belmont and has a twin brother, Jeremiah McCormick who also attends McAdenville Elementary. She has an older sister Paris Lippman that attends Holbrook and a baby brother Tristan Davis. Jazzman's favorite thing about school is using the computer and her least favorite is math. Her favor-

ite thing to do at home is to play basketball. Her favorite food is grapes. Her favorite T.V. show is “Sophia the First”, and her favorite color is purple. A variety of activities accompanied the Christmas lights event which was held at the Pharr Family YMCA-DuPont Plaza and sponsored by CaroMont. The show kicked off with holiday music performed by members of the Cherryville High School band. Chaplain Bob Adams gave the invocation and the National Anthem was performed by Lauren Luckadoo. Kids from McAdenville Elementary sang a medley of Christmas songs. CaroMont Ceo Doug Luckett made remarks. Pharr Yarns president Bill Carstarphen addressed the crowd as the rain began. “It's not such a perfect weather day,” he said. “But it is still an exciting day.” Carstarphen reminisced back to 1956 when the McAdenville light show began with just nine trees. Now, it has grown to na-

tional prominence with around 400 trees, tens of thousands of lights, scores of decorated homes, the official moniker “Christmastown USA”. “What is it about McAdenville that brings people to a little town on a hill year after year?” Carstarphen said. “It's the lights that awaken and rekindle the Christmas spirit in us and that shine through the darkness into our hearts and remind us of the greatest gift of all that was given to us 2,000 years ago.” After the lights were lit, the hundreds of folks who had braved the elements retired to the W.J. Pharr Gym for kettle corn, hot chocolate, face painting, and the chance to visit with Santa Claus. Outside, as the lights glowed, folks were already lining up in cars to tour the town and take in the holiday spirit. The lights will be on each evening until Dec. 26. Times are Monday-Friday 5:30-9:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 5:30-11pm. The 66th Yule Log Parade will take place in McAdenville At 5:30pm on Dec. 18 on Main St.

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East Gaston grads recognized

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Officers of the Year for 2015 awards announced The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office law enforcement officers of the year awards were presented last Wednesday night to a veteran detention officer and a dedicated civil officer- both graduates of East Gaston High. The fifth annual “Sergeant John H. Howell III Memorial Deputy Sheriff of the Year” award was presented to Deputy Todd Briggs. Deputy Briggs grew up in Gaston County, graduated from East Gaston High School and received an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice in 1992 from Gaston College. Briggs began his law enforcement career in 1995 with the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office, moved to Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office in 2000 and Sheriff David Carpenter and Officer Donna Beal. came to Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office in 2007. Deputy Briggs currently works as Warrant Office for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and so far this year has made nearly 200 arrests despite being out of work for several months due to surgery. He also handles a lot of mental patient transports and other duties that takes away from his warrant duties. He never complains about it, he just works and works hard at it. Sheriff David Carpenter said, “Deputy Briggs is a loyal and dedicated employee who always takes pride in what he is doing and rarely gets the credit he deserves for a job well done.” The fifth annual “Thomas R. Taylor Detention Officer of the Year” award was presented to veteran Detention Of- Sheriff David Carpenter and Deputy Todd Briggs. ficer Donna Beal. Beal also grew up in her job and the great responsibility that goes Gaston County and graduated from East Gaston High School. She attended Gaston with being a Classification Officer for over College and came to work as a Lincoln County 160 inmates at any given time and over 4,000 Sheriff’s Office detention officer in 2003. inmates that pass through the Lincoln County Officer Beal has served in many positions Sheriff’s Office Detention Center each year.” in the detention center including intake offiThe officers of the year awards are precer, Senior Detention Officer and is currently sented for outstanding achievement that brings our Classification Officer. Over the last year credit to the Sheriff’s Office and involves perOfficer Beal has exceeded her work ethic by not only doing her job but also assisting with formance well above that which is required by added duties due to the absence of our Assis- the officer’s normal assignment. Permanent plaques are on display in the tant Jail Administrator who was on medical leave for two months. Sheriff David Carpenter lobby of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said, “Officer Beal is very knowledgeable of showing each annual recipient of the awards.

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Banner-News Police Report Man charged in connection with Stanley break-in A South Carolina man is being held in the Mecklenburg County Jail on a number of charges including a break-in and larceny at a Killian Farm Road, Stanley, home. On October 26, 2015 Lincoln Co. Deputy R. Hoernlen responded to an alarm call at the residence in the 1400 block of Killian Farm Road. When he arrived he discovered that the house had been broken into. Detective Greg Hager also responded to continue the investigation. On November 12, 2015 Detective Hager received information from the Rock Hill, South Carolina Police Department that an individual had sold a large amount of property that appeared to be stolen. Detec-

tive Tripp with Rock Hill PD provided photos of the stolen items to detectives in North and South Carolina. The victim in Lincoln County identified four items in the photos that was stolen from the Killian Farm Road residence but a number of other items reported stolen have not been recovered. Ted Freeman Butler, 49, of Hoyt Street, Pelzer, South Carolina was charged in Lincoln County with one felony count each of Breaking and Entering, Larceny after Breaking and Entering and Possession of Stolen Property. Butler was arrested by Charlotte Mecklenburg Police and placed in the Mecklenburg County Jail under a $96,000 secured bond. He has similar charges pend-

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Help homeless animals this holiday season By Joann Hagar Even if you can't bring a new pet into your home, there are plenty of ways you can help homeless animals this winter. It's that time of year again when the days get shorter, the nights get colder, and the world is suddenly filled with garland and twinkle lights. While it may seem all is wonderful and festive, don't forget about some of our most vulnerable friends: the many cats and dogs who do not have a home this holiday season. Even if you can't bring a new pet into your home, there are plenty of ways you can help homeless animals this winter. Here are a few ways to help: Organize a toy or food drive: Animal shelters and rescues can always use more food (wet and dry). Toys are helpful as well -- cats and dogs can get bored while waiting for their forever family to arrive. Maybe ask if you can set up a bin at your school or office holiday party. Check out your local shelter's wish list: Many shelters are run solely on donations, and they're almost always in need of supplies. Check your local shelter's website or give them a call to see what's on their wish list. There is always a need for laundry detergent and Clorox. Donate old blankets and newspapers: Before you throw

out unwanted items like old towels, sheets, and newspapers, check with your local shelter to see if they can use them. Especially in the winter, cats and dogs need all the insulation they can get, and warm bedding is often in short supply. Cedar shavings make great bedding for those animals living outside. Network: Visibility can mean the difference between life and death for animals on death row at overcrowded shelters. Sharing photos of homeless cats and dogs on Facebook and Twitter can literally be a lifesaver -you never know when the right person might be looking. Sponsor a pet: Many shelters and rescues, particularly those caring for special-needs or hardto-adopt pets, offer sponsorship opportunities. Basically your monthly donation helps cover food, supplies, and medical care for that cat or dog, and in exchange you receive photos and updates. Become a foster: Fostering is tough work, but few things are more rewarding or beneficial to undersocialized cats and dogs than spending time in a real home getting comfortable with a family. A little TLC and daily interaction might be all that shy kitty needs to come out of her shell, or it might make the difference between life and death

for a litter of feral kittens. Volunteer: If you lack the funds to sponsor or the time to foster, you can always volunteer. They are immensely grateful for anyone willing to spend a little time petting them, giving them some exercise, or engaging them in play. Particularly over the holiday season, volunteers are in high demand, so check with some rescues in your area to see how you can help. Even an hour a week makes a difference. Make a donation in someone's name: Looking for the perfect gift for the animal lovers on your list? Consider making a donation in their name to their favorite shelter. Bang on your car: As temperatures fall, feral cats seek shelter where they can find it -- and this is frequently under the hoods of parked cars. Before starting your engine each morning, bang on the hood to scare any lurking cats out of hiding. Also keep an eye out for any leaks under your car. Antifreeze is very dangerous to pets. Spay and neuter: This may seem obvious, but the best way to help homeless animals is not to contribute to the problem. Spay and neuter your pets, and encourage your friends and family to do the same.

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Obituaries

Christopher Marshall Stowe Mt. Holly, NC- Mr. Christopher Marshall Stowe, 28, of Mount Holly passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte with his family by his side. He was born October 25, 1987 in Charlotte, a son of Sam and Martha Stowe of Belmont. Chris was a graduate of South Point High School and attended N.C. State University. He was a licensed Real

Estate broker and worked for Mazda of South Charlotte as a service advisor. In addition to his parents, Chris is survived by his wife Morgan Stowe of Mount Holly; brother, Rusty Stowe of Fort Mill, SC; sister and brother-in-law, Amanda and Shawn Hinson of Cramerton; nephew and niece, Hayden and Hailey Hinson; motherin-law, Rebecca Johns and husband Tony; sister-in-law, Megan O’Hara and husband Jonathan; and dog, Molly. A service to celebrate Chris’ life was held at 4:00pm, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at First Presbyterian Church of Belmont with Rev. Sam Warner officiating. The family received friends following the service in the Gathering Area of the church. Interment was private for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to help with medical expenses may be made to Morgan Stowe, 2109 Lake Vista Drive, Mount Holly, NC 28120 or to www.

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gofundme.com/christopherstowe. Condolence messages and remembrances may be shared with the family at www. McLeanFuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont served the family of Mr. Stowe. Dewey Lee Thompson, Jr. Eastanollee, GA.-Mr. Dewey Lee Thompson, Jr., 61, of Eastanollee, GA, passed away, December 4, 2015. Born March 7, 1954 in New Bern, NC, he was a son of the late Dewey Lee Thompson, Sr. and Rebecca Jones Thompson. He was a manager with Ingles Markets and was of the Methodist Faith. Lee enjoyed playing golf with his son Michael and being with his family. He was known as “Uncle Bubber” to his nieces and nephews. Family members include a son, Michael Thompson; brothers, Charles Thompson, Bruce Thompson, Steve Thompson, Brodie Thompson, and Big Will Thompson; sister, Kitty Esquivel; stepmother, Sharon Thompson; several nieces, nephews and two special great nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Mark and Mike Thompson. Services were held December 7, 2015. Burial followed at Roselane Cemetery. www.whitlockmortuary. net

God is not a trophy With pride, my heart always swells when I watch the American Olympiads win a gold medal. I enjoy watching them mount the podium, lift their hand to their heart and sing with jubilation our national anthem. Companies endorse the gold medalist to sell their products. We see them on talk shows wearing their gold, and we talk about them months after their victory. Soon, their names fade from our thoughts, and the medal is on the shelf of our memory until the next Olympics. The same thing happens with trophies we win in sports. We are excited about our victory, and we display our trophies in prominent places. Years later, we move on to other adventures, Rev. Angela Pleasants and the trophy ends up in a box in our garage or basement. Some- First United times, we leave them on the shelf to gather dust. Methodist Church, Do we treat God as one of our trophies? When we have great vic- Mount Holly tories in life, we cheer and praise God. We set him on display to our friends exclaiming, “God has blessed me with this victory.” But, soon as the victory passes, we go back to life as usual. God is placed back on the shelf until our next spiritual high. God becomes another item alongside all the other things in our life. When the Philistines captured the ark of God, they too placed him on a shelf as one would display a trophy. Something interesting happened when the Philistines tried to display the ark of God. “Then the Philistines took the ark of God and brought it into the house of Dagon and set it up beside Dagon. And when the people of Ashdod rose early the next day, behold, Dagon had fallen face downward on the ground before the ark of the Lord.” I Samuel 5:2-3 ESV. The Philistines tried to mount Dagon back on the altar. Dagon fell again, and the head and both hands were cut off. God will not permit anyone to lower him to a trophy. I Samuel 5 teaches us that God cannot be controlled. He cannot be reduced to a trophy sign of victory or placed alongside other gods we have set up in our life. God should not sit on the shelf and forgotten until we are ready to call upon him. God seeks an ongoing relationship daily. “In your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11 ESV. God brings freedom into your life to move as he chooses. Celebrate the freedom God brings into your life.

Loves Chapel Presbyterian concert The Gaston County Choral Union will present a Gospel Christmas Concert on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7pm at Loves Chapel Presbyterian 204 Lincoln St., Belmont. Light refreshments will be served. The Gaston County Choral Union, derived from the Gaston County Missionary Baptist Association Mass Choir, was organized in 1988.

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

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

Under the leadership of Donald Lawrence, in 1919 the Mass Choir was inducted into the Nation Convention of Gospel Choirs and Chorus, Inc., founded by the late Thomas A. Dorsey. The Choir has traveled extensively across the United States under the leadership of then President Woocdrow Wilson. The current director is Donald Crawford assisted by Dennis McRay.

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Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046 Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist 212 South Street 704-825-7269 New Hope Presbyterian Church 4357 S. New Hope Rd., Gastonia 704-824-1697 New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

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

St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

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

South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave.

Stowe Memorial Baptist Church 26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987

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

South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

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

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

South Point United Methodist 510 Southpoint Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

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

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

Springwood Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801

Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

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

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Hunter Nichols #75

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Mt. Island football coach names his picks of top players Mt. Island Charter School head football coach Robert Washington has picked his nominees for outstanding player awards this year. MICS also had 21 out of 40 players earning MICS Scholar Athlete awards with a 3.5 GPA or higher. Aapri Washington: DB, 5´10, 170, JR: Aapri has 257 tackles, 16 interceptions, 1 sack, 4037 all purpose yards 16 touchdowns in his career. This year Aapri had 141 tackles, 8 interceptions (141 interception yards), 1 sack, 16 pass deflections (did not have a ball caught on him all year), 2 fumble recoveries, 4 fumble causes, 1 field goal block on defense and (In 6 games full-time at RB) he ran 100 times for 1134 yards 13 touchdowns, caught 18 balls for 290 yards 1 touchdown, passed for 182 yards on 14 for 26 and 1 passing touchdown on special teams he returned 6 kickoffs for 193 yards. On October 16 he broke the Gaston County rushing record against Hickory Grove. Aapri ran 14 times for 402 yards, 4 touchdowns (28.7 avg) while also having 8 tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 fumble cause and recovery. That ranks #1 Gaston County and #30 in NC State High School rushing game history while his 28.7 yards per carry rank 3rd on the national all-time high school per yards per carry (10 carry minimum) Aapri currently holds 17 division 1 scholarship offers from Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Kentucky, Syracuse, Boston College, Wake Forest, West Virginia, TCU, Akron, UNC Charlotte, Connecticut, Old Dominion, Ohio University, Miami Ohio, Toledo, Towson, Georgia Southern. Aapri is national recruited and cur-

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CHAMPIONSHIP From page 1

Stadium, home of the North Carolina Tarheels. This Friday the South Point Red Raiders will take on the Rocky Mount Gryphons in the North Carolina 3A Football Championship. When you get deep in the playoffs you have to strike when you can. If you make a mistake you may not get a chance to recover. You take nothing for granted. Last week South Point head coach Mickey Lineberger said, “We played well enough to earn four more quarters.” Against Kings Mountain the Red Raiders played well enough to. The South Point Red Raiders hit Kings Mountain with all they had. Coach Lineberger was happy with how things worked out. “I thought we played our best game yet,” Lineberger said. “It was a total team win. Our seniors played their best. They left it all on the field. They didn’t want any regrets. They knew this was the last time they would play at Lineberger Stadium.” After a scoreless first quarter South Point pushed out to a 14-0 lead. The opening points were scored when fullback Ryland Etherton broke away for a 50 yard touchdown run. Etherton followed up a short time later with an 11 yard scoring run. With 1:30 left in the 1st half Kings Mountain turned to some trickery when they scored off of a hook and lateral play. Both teams retired to the locker room with South Point up 14-7. When the Red Raiders and Mountaineers took the field for the second half any doubt of a Kings Mountain comeback was slowly erased. The Red Raiders scored twice in the 3rd quarter. Etherton hammered home yet another touchdown from 3 yards out. Thomas Lempereur nailed a 36 yard field goal to put South Point up 23-7 going into the 4th quarter. The Red Raiders defense did a good job stymieing a good Kings Mountain offense. Tyler Hall and a host of Red Raider defenders helped stuff the Kings Mountain running game. Hall had 7 solo tackles to lead all Red Raider defenders. On the night the Red Raiders defense only gave up 33 yards of of 21 carries. With the ground game contained the Mountaineers tried to put the ball up top. They only had limited success. Kings Mountain’s quarterback Darren Burns went 14-31 for 115 yards. Burns had one TD but was also picked off twice by South Point’s JT Starr. “We played strong on offense, defense and special teams,” Lineberger said. “This was a good Kings Mountain team. They had speed and size.” In the 4th quarter the Red Raiders finished the job.

Etherton scored his fourth touchdown of the night with a 28 yard scoring run. Etherton had a fantastic night. He had 175 yards off of 28 carries. Big Red second leading runner was quarterback Diontrea King. King had 15 carries for 33 yards. King only put the ball in the air twice. His one completion went to Nolan Wilson for 14 yards. The Red Raiders offense did most of their work on the ground. South Point piled up 267 yards of total offense. With the exception of the King to Wilson hookup all of it was on the ground. After the win coach Lineberger reflected on how far this year’s squad had come. “It’s an amazing accomplishment to see how much better we are,” Lineberger added. “The coaching staff has done a great job getting the team to the next level. This is the most improved team I have been around.” This week the Red Raiders square up against a Rocky Mount squad that has a talented offense and a tough defense, The Gryphons knocked off the Eastern Regions #1 seed Eastern Alamance. Both squads go into the championship game with matching 13-2 records. Rocky Mount is a team that like South Point does most of it’s damage on the ground. Rocky Mount has some real offensive talent. The Red Raiders may not be able to focus on any one player. The Gryphons have two 1,000 yard running backs in BJ Sanders and Nick Bynum. Bynum is a small bowling ball at 5’6” and 205 pounds. Sanders is 5’9” 189 pounds. Both can take it all the way. Another capable player is scat back Tyrell Forbes. Forbes had over 700 yards on the year. He had a big game last week against East Alamance. Rocky Mounts QB Forrest Bell is not a big runner. He usually hands the ball off. Even if Bell doesn’t run he is capable of putting the ball in the air. Bell was 73 of 126 yards with 8 TD’s and 5 interceptions. Rocky Mount’s defense is capable as well. The Gryphons have limited opponents to 14 points or less 5 times. They have had two shut outs. Rocky Mount can also generate turn overs. Rocky Mount had 14 picks and 14 fumble recoveries. Their top tackler is Artavios Richardson. Richardson is a 6’2” 220 pound defensive end that had 85 tackles this year. For South Point to pull out a win against Rocky Mount they will need to dig deep. Big Red will need to take everything they have learned this year and put it on the line. It’s all or nothing. Lineberger believes the Red Raiders have grown. They have moved for-

Ryland Etherton, #32, looks for yardage downfield. warded in so many ways. “Our guys have bought into the team concept,” Lineberger added. “Instead of I they are playing for each other. They are playing for their brother.” This type of team outlook may just be the little extra the Red Raiders need. “The guys love what they are doing,” Lineberger added. “They love who they are doing it with.” Lineberger ended his post game comments with an all to familiar statement he has made through out this play off run. “We played well enough to play four more quarters.”

Photos by Tommy Bain

Diontre King takes time to thank the Raider’s offensive lineman.

#32 Ryland Etherton follows lead blocker Connor Ownesby #71. The only difference is this time is South Point is playing in the final four quarters of the 2015’s football season. If they Red Raiders look out for each other and play smart heads up football they have a shot

to bring another title home to Belmont. Game time is December 11 at 7:35pm in Chapel Hill at Kenan Stadium

AJ Alverson, #78 and Nick Muse, #33 and a host of Raiders stop the Mountaineers attack.

Nick Farmer wraps up the Kings Mountain receiver with help from #33 Nick Muse.

Nolan Wilson #10 makes the catch to against the Kings Mountain defender.

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South Point’s Powell and Moody sign letters of intent After signing her letter of intent to play softball for Montreat College you could

tell that senior Bree Powell was really excited. Although she looked at UNC

Asheville, she really like Montreat and felt it was a better fit for her. She loved

South Point senior Allison Moody, front row center, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at Montreat College. Front row, from left is her father, David Moody; Allison; her mother, Donna Moody. Back Row, from left is Athletic Director, Kent Hyde; Assistant Principal, Mitchell Allen; Montreat coach, Heather Maston; sister, Carsen Moody; Softball coach, Leah Brooks; Softball coach, Chip Wilson; Softball coach, Mike Mahaffey; and Principal, Gary Ford.

South Point senior Bree Powell, front row center, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at Montreat College. Front row, from left is her mother, Dana Powell; Bree; her father, Neal Powell. Back Row, from left is Athletic Director, Kent Hyde; Montreat coach, Heather Maston; Assistant principal, Cindy Stewart; Softball coach, Leah Brooks; Softball coach, Mike Mahaffey; and Principal, Gary Ford. Photos by Charlotte Sautne

the friendly coaching staff and the fact that they were building a new softball field. Bree has played softball since she was 10 years old and hopes to play second base for Montreat. She plans to major in exercise science. At South Point, Bree is a member of the National Honor Society, a NCHSAA Scholar Athlete, and was named to the Red Raider Academic All-Conference team for the 2013-14 WinterSpring sports season. She was also named to the Big South Softball All Conference team her sophomore and junior years. When asked to name someone who had been an inspiration for her, she named Coach Brooks, her softball coach. Bree said that Coach Brooks told her she had talent and not to waste it. It won’t be wasted, as she will be playing in college. Her parents are Dana and Neal Powell. Allison Moody has played softball since she was six. She hopes to pitch at Montreat. Even though she considered Wingate University, she chose Montreat, because she was familiar with the school, having attended church camp there, and she loves the beauty of the mountain setting. Other factors in her decision to sign her letter of intent with Montreat were the friendly coaching staff and the fact that the players made her feel as if she was part of a family. She, too, plans to major in exercise science. At South Point, Allison is a member of the National Honor Society and is a NCHSAA Scholar Athlete. She was named to the Big South All-Conference team as a

sophomore and was also named Most Improved on the South Point softball team. She was also named to the 2013-14 Red Raider Academic All Conference team for the winter-spring sports season. Allison said Coach Chip Wilson (whom she described as the best coach she has ever

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Highland School of Technology Team places in State Championship The Gaston County Board of Education recognized the Highland School of Technology girls’ golf team for winning their third consecutive conference championship and placing sixth at the 1A/2A state championship. Senior Caroline Cole placed third in the individual state championship and was named the Conference Player of the Year. Cole and four other teammates received all-conference honors: Kimberly Shellman, Ashley Lowery, Emily Spargo and Rebecca Hester. The team also includes Abigail Hester and Shelby Miller. Gaston Schools photo

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Vote for McAdenville Among 20 global cities known for celebrating the holiday season, McAdenville is vying for votes to become USA Today’s best holiday destination. Christmas Town USA – a tradition since 1956 – makes this impressive “Best Holiday Destinations” list among locations such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Jerusalem and Bethlehem, Puerto Rico, New Orleans and North Pole, Alaska. Currently, McAdenville sits at #1, but voting continues until Dec. 21 and your vote can ensure this quaint, six-decade,

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Grier Middle Schoool recently participated in EarlyAct FirstKnight, a Rotary-sponsored character education program. The yearlong project includes short daily lessons and monthly awards ceremonies where armored knights recognize students for showing character traits such as justice, courage and tolerance. The program also teaches students to take pride in their school and focuses on values such as honesty, fairness, friendship and service. The Rotary Club of Gastonia sponsored the program. Gaston Schools photo

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Students use educational version of popular Minecraft video game in the classroom It’s not every day that students run – literally – to get to class. But Noelle Van Der Meid’s students were so excited for their lesson on Neolithic civilizations, they couldn’t get to the computer lab fast enough. The sixth graders at Mount Holly Middle School spent the next hour and a half immersing themselves in a stone-age world, harvesting crops, catching chickens and building treehouses using MinecraftEdu, the educational version of the popular video game. By connecting the curriculum to a game her students already enjoy, Van Der Meid hopes to more effectively engage them in learning. And, the sight of children running to class might become more frequent at Mount Holly Middle. Van Der Meid and several other teachers are leading an effort to use Minecraft in the classroom to not just teach the subject matter, but also develop foundational learning skills. “This is what they do for fun. By capitalizing on that, I’m able to make much deeper connections to the curriculum,” Van Der Meid said. The excitement in the computer lab is easy to see and hear. With the help of Chris Goodson, instructional technology facilitator, Van Der Meid set up the game with two teams competing against one another in a virtual Neolithic world. Their goal is to survive, find food and shelter, and build the biggest village. Students are focused on their screens, only looking away to talk strategy with their classmates. “They are having to collaborate, problem solve, engage in critical thinking about how to survive, and all while practicing the content,” Van Der Meid said. After a morning learning about the Neolithic era, Van Der Meid’s class would spend the next day in a classroom discussion. This reflection process is critical, she said. Having “lived” as hunter-

Noelle Van Der Meid’s students at Mt. Holly Middle school have been making good use of the educational version of the Minecraft computer game. Gaston Schools photo gatherers for the day, the students could answer questions about how Neolithic peoples survived, why they domesticated animals and grew crops. The players who were able to create stone tools would be able to describe how this contributed to the civilization. Beyond the curriculum content, Minecraft helps students learn how to learn. Goodson explained that Minecraft frees students to experiment. In a typical classroom setting, he said, “We don’t allow a safe space for failure, but that’s how the brain works.” Minecraft, as with most video games, gives students the opportunity to fail in a safe space. If a character “dies,” it will “re-spawn” and the student can try again. “In the classroom, you have one shot, and if you fail, that’s your ‘F’. But that’s not real life,” added Lisa Montgomery, instructional technology facilitator. “Sometimes you have to fail to learn, and that’s ok.” This lesson played out the day Van Der Meid’s class went to the computer lab. While most of the class was focused intently on the game, one student sat in front of her computer without touching the keyboard or mouse. She had never played Minecraft before and was discouraged by her first several attempts. But Van Der Meid spent

time coaching her through the basics and encouraged her to just give it a shot. By the end of the class time, she was smiling. “What she’s learning is when something gets hard, you keep doing it,” Van Der Meid said. “That’s ultimately what we want her to do. To learn not to quit,” Montgomery added. Principal Jennifer Reep said this is why she’s supported her teachers’ Minecraft projects. “It was really their enthusiasm to give the students another opportunity to be engaged through technology that brought it onto our campus,” she said. Reep said she has seen the benefits, especially in class discussions. “The students are figuring out how to problem-solve in the lab and then to reflect and engage in the follow-up lessons, discussing what went well and relating it back to the curriculum,” she said. “Those conversations would not have happened if the students had not experienced it themselves through Minecraft.” Reep added: “The best thing it does for students is make them continue thinking when they go home. If we can make those connections beyond the classroom, isn’t that fantastic, and isn’t that our goal anyway?” BLOUSE BUTTONS COAT COLLAR CORSET COTTON COUTURE CREASE CUFF DESIGN DRESS FROCK HEM INSEAM JACKET LAPEL LENGTH LINGERIE

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The Gaston County Board of Education at its November meeting recognized several local law enforcement for providing school resource officers to keep our schools safe. Gaston County Schools continues to be one of the safest school districts in North Carolina and the Board of Education is appreciative for each of these officers for keeping our children and employees safe. That’s Belmont PD Interim Chief Basil Marett third from left. Gaston Schools photo

On Friday, November 20 Gaston Christian High School held Career Day, an event that provided opportunity for the students to learn about careers in which they are interested. The day began with an opening address to the student body by Pastor Ray Hardee of the Pointe Church in Belmont. For the remainder of the day, students chose five sessions to attend, each session led by a different guest speaker. Pictured is this year’s group of presenters: Seated L-R: Mr. Bob Rouse (Civil Engineer, Builder/Owner of Rouse Builders); Mrs. Libby McCraw (Vice President, Human Resources for Caromont Health); Mrs. Cheryl Smyre (International Business/Key Accounts Manager at Parkdale, Inc.); Mrs. Jessica Mitchell (Registered Dental Hygienist with Dr. Darrell Current); Rev. Wavey Williams (West Campus Pastor, Bethlehem Church). Standing L-R: Captain Curtis Rosselle (Gaston County Police Department); Mr. Sean McCaffrey (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist); Mr. Matthew East (Meteorologist for Channel 14 News); Mr. Watson Tomlinson (Engineer/Power Industry Specialist, Flowserve Corp.); Mr. Robert Brown (Lawyer, The Jonas Law Firm, Denver, NC); Mr. Carlton Rouse (Builder/Business Owner of Rouse Builders). Gaston Christian School photo

Gaston County Schools’ successful “Nickels 4 Neighbors” campaign culminated Thursday, November 19 with the delivery of $25,000 to the Clarendon and Williamsburg school districts in South Carolina. Gaston County Board of Education chairman Kenneth R. Lutz, Jr. and Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker presented the funds to representatives of the three school districts in Clarendon County and the Williamsburg County district. Rebecca Huffstetler, principal of Southwest Middle School and chairperson of the Principals Leadership Team; Todd Hagans, chief communications officer; and LaTonya Burgess, school social worker at Pleasant Ridge Elementary, also participated in the check presentation ceremony held at the Clarendon School District One’s administrative office in Summerton. Each Clarendon district received $5,000 and the Williamsburg district received $10,000 to help children and families affected by the devastating flood. “Our ‘Nickels 4 Neighbors’ campaign has been a significant project for Gaston County Schools,” stated Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker. “Not only were we able to help schoolchildren and their families in South Carolina, but we were able to teach our students about the importance of compassion and kindness and helping people in need.” On Wednesday, October 14, just weeks after heavy rain caused widespread flooding across South Carolina, Gaston County Schools conducted a district-wide campaign that challenged each school to collect $200, or 4,000 nickels. The district more than doubled its fundraising goal. The “Nickels 4 Neighbors” check presentation ceremony was videotaped and will be shown on Channel 21 beginning the week of December 14. The “Nickels 4 Neighbors” campaign was conducted on Wednesday, October 14 with all 55 schools and central office departments collecting money. Each school was challenged to collect

Gaston Schools photo $200, which is equivalent of 4,000 nickels. Gaston County Schools collected $25,184.55, which is the equivalent of 503,691 nickels. The funds were distributed to four school districts in South Carolina: Clarendon School District One in Summerton, Clarendon School District Two in Manning, Clarendon School District Three in Turbeville, and Williamsburg County School District in Kingstree. The four districts have approximately 9,500 students. Clarendon County is located south of Florence – Interstate 95 runs through Clarendon County. Williamsburg County is located to the east of Clarendon County. The three Clarendon County districts received $5,000 each. The Williamburg County district received $10,000. The Principals Leadership Team worked with the Communications Department and each school to conduct the fundraiser. The South Carolina School Boards Association provided guidance about areas hardest hit by the flood. We chose Clarendon County after seeing news coverage of devastation caused by the flood. Williamsburg County was included after LaTonya Burgess, school social worker at Pleasant Ridge Elementary, asked if something could be done to help her home county. The Superintendent of Schools in each district will determine how to best use the money to help children and their families affected by the flood. The children are in need of school supplies, clothing and other essential items.

Beta Club collects shoe boxes for Samaritan’s Purse East Gaston High student Shawn Hedgecoe recently earned first place in the Keep Gastonia Beautiful recycled art contest with this lion head creation. Gaston Schools photo

Gaston Christian School collected a total of 392 Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes for Samaritan’s Purse and delivered them to Parkwood Baptist Church. Ten members of the Beta Club also worked at Parkwood on Monday, November 25, organizing the OCC boxes for shipment. Photo shows members praying over the boxes. Gaston Christian School photo

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Toy Run for Kids a great success The 20th annual Toy Run for Kids took place last Saturday under clear but chilly skies. Hundreds of motorcyclists gathered at Ranlo Church of God to start the run that delivered thousands of toys to Gastonia, Bessemer City, Mt. Holly, and Cramerton.

Four U-Haul trucks full of toys were handed out to kids across Gaston County during the Toy Run for Kids.

Joe Berry, Jeff Gore, and Savannah Berry were ready to ride.

Pam Sitar, David Baker, and Kecia Balose rode their bikes all the way from Matthews. Britt Hyman and Kristofer Dunham have taken part in the Toy Run for Kids each year for 10 years.

Sherry McKinnish and Beth Collins traded Santa hats for helmets when the run got started.

Greg Wooten delivered his toy on the back of his bike.

Photos by Alan Hodge

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The Forestview TV Broadcasting class earned second place in the state in a video contest sponsored by the North Carolina School Board Association. The contest asked students to create a 30-45 second video on “What’s Super About Public Schools.” The Forestview team was honored at an awards ceremony Nov. 17 in Greensboro. Pictured from left to right are Cameron Kurtiak, Conrad Tolbert, Seth Denton, Erin Sanders, Jacob Lineberry, Jordan Pippins, and advisor Melissa Heilig. Gaston Schools photo

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The Gaston County Board of Education recognized East Gaston High School student Blake Jenkins at its monthly meeting held Monday, November 17. Jenkins and two other freshmen, Dalton Watts and Eric LeGrand, rescued Jenkins’ grandparents and uncle from a burning home. The Gaston County Board of Education commends these young men for their acts of bravery and quick action in the face of a dangerous situation. They truly proved themselves as heroes. Gaston Schools photo

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The Board of Education honored retired Gaston County Director of Exceptional Children Sadie Broome as a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of the highest honors a North Carolina citizen can receive from the Governor. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is presented to citizens who have a proven record of outstanding service to their community and to the state of North Carolina. Gaston Schools photo

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East Gaston’s Tyler Spurling, a true leader By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The 2015 football season was a banner year for the East Gaston Warriors. EG finished up 2nd in the Big South 2A/3A Conference behind a strong 5-2 conference record. They ended the year at 7-5 losing in the opening round of the playoffs. But what the Warriors had accomplished could not be erased with the lose. The staff at East Gaston assembled a talented team. For years head coach Sean Joyce had put forth a mind set. A way of thinking for East Gaston football. Joyce preached team work, being a part of something bigger then just yourself. BeTyler Spurling lieving anything was possible. Even winning. No player exemplifies that new philosophy like Tyler Spurling. Tyler Spurling was a leader for the Warriors on and off the field. A talented wrestler who was posed to have a big year on the mat and on the football field. The outcome of his upcoming wrestling season is playing out now. His accomplishments as a football player are well established. Coach Joyce thinks highly of Tyler. “He has been a leader,” Joyce said. “He bought into what it takes to win. Changing the mind set.” When Joyce talks about changing a mind set he eludes to the fact that for years East Gaston struggled to be a winning team. A few years ago the Warriors had left the Big South conference and went to the Charlotte based Mega 7. Football was almost an afterthought at East Gaston. Slowly but surely Coach Joyce, the Warriors coaching staff and players like Spurling started to believe. Little by little the Warriors got better. When 2015 rolled around the Warriors were legitimate contenders to challenge Big South heavy weights like South Point, Forestview and Ashbrook. Without leaders like Spurling none of that was possible. 2015 was suppose to be Spurling’s big year. We was set to be the featured back in the Warriors spread offense. We was going to get a lot of touches. We was set to carry the ball and catch passes out of the back field. But things in 2015 took a different route for Spurling. The football mystics put up a detour he needed to negotiate. 2015 got interesting at East Gaston when another running back entered the picture. As things would turn out senior running back Robert Washington joined the East Gaston Warriors just after the season started. Washington is a talented senior running back currently being courted by teams in the South Eastern, American Athletic and Atlantic Coast Conferences. Washington’s arrival meant that Spurling’s role would have to change. He would share carries with Washington. Using the two backs was good for the Warriors. The pair proved to be a dynamic combination for East Gaston. Some players may foster jealousy. Some may resent the arrival of someone that can take the spotlight away from them. Not Spurling. With the arrival of Washington, Spurling showed his true character. “When the new running back came in Tyler put the team first,” Joyce said. “He was suppose to be the man. This was his year. He had to block and be off the field to let Robert play.” Joyce said that Spurling never missed a beat. He did what he could do to help his team mate. There was never any animosity between Spurling and Washington. They both did what they could do to help EG win. In fact in many ways Joyce believes the experience may have made Tyler a better player and person. “Once his role changed he elevated his game,” Joyce added. “He had several great runs. He can run inside and outside. He played well. He made it hard not to give him the ball.” Spurling proved himself to be an Iron man. He contributed in every way. He was involved in all aspects of the Warriors game plan. “He played offense,” Joyce said. “He played defense. He played special teams.” When Spurling played well the team played well. His contributions on defense were just as important as his offensive work. His leadership was present in every aspect of his game play. “He has matured in football and in life,” Joyce went of to say. “He took over the leadership role. He has always been a

leader. It’s his demeanor.” During the losing years Spurling never gave up. He pushes himself and his team mates. The difference between winning and losing isn’t always measured by talent. Some times winners have a fire in the gut. A desire to be more. Spurling has that desire. He inspires those around him. “In the four years he has been here he bought into the program,” Joyce stated. “To be bigger then yourself. That has carried over to others. He stands up for the program and the staff more then anyone.” Spurling’s sports future looks bright. He has colleges looking at him for football. He is also a highly sought after wrestler. Last year Spurling placed in the North Carolina State championships. Whatever he chooses to do there is no doubt he will bring his East Gaston football experiences with him. Coach Joyce summed it up best, “What he has done will carry over in life.”

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Gaston highlighted in digital learning report EducationSuperHighway, an organization focused on ensuring that all American classrooms have Internet access, recently released its ‘State of the States’ report about connectivity in K-12 schools. The report for North Carolina mentions the successful use of online learning in Gaston County Schools to in-

crease student achievement. In North Carolina, 44 percent of school districts “are ready for digital learning today,” according to the report. All schools in Gaston County have wireless Internet access and our schools will soon receive more Chromebook computers for student use in the classroom.

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