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Belmont's Stan Cromlish attends 75th anniversary Pearl Harbor events Editors note: Stan Cromlish just returned from a once in a lifetime trip to take part in events commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Here is his dispatch from the field.
on the question of the war. The nation came together in a manner not seen again until the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. This year marked the Seventy-Fifth Commemoration of the “date which will live in infamy”, and I had the opportunity to attend By Stan Cromlish and participate in the commemorative events in person. The trip was a once-in-a-lifetime Seventy-five years ago, a sleepy United experience for me as I had the opportunity to States Naval Base in the middle of the vast meet many Pearl Harbor survivors including Pacific Ocean awoke on that fateful Sunday four of the five living USS Arizona survivors morning to the sound and several score of of aircraft which were Dateline: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii – World War II vetshooting and dropping December 7, 1941 – 7:48 am Hawaii Time erans who spoke of bombs on the US Navy their willingness to fleet that was moored in “Yesterday, December 7, 1941, a date which do it all over again Pearl Harbor adjacent will live in infamy, the United States of America if the country needed to Ford Island on the was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval them. These men are island of Oahu. On that and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” all heroes to me befateful day, two thoucause their combined – Franklin Roosevelt in his speech to sand four hundred and resolve and indomiCongress on Monday, December 8, 1941 three servicemen died table spirit helped with one thousand one hundred and seventy- free the world from tyranny. seven killed on the USS Arizona alone when I arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii on Friday, it exploded after being hit by an aerial bomb. December 2, 2016 and received a traditional Up until this point in United States history, this lei greeting and was then transported to my Belmont's Stan Cromlish is seen at Pearl Harbor with the anchor of the USS Arizona. The was the worst naval defeat ever experienced hotel which happened to be the headquarters battleship's memorial is in the background. Cromlish attended a number of events commebefore or since, but the attack galvanized a na- of many of the commemorative events for the norating the Dec. 7, 1941 attack by Japan that plunge America into WWII. tion that was up until that point sharply divided Photo provided by Stan Cromlish See PEARL HARBOR page 8
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South Point senior Austin Ross keeps Scottish musical tradition alive By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com
South Point High senior 18-year-old Austin Ross marches to the beat of a different drummer- and piper. Whereas most teen guys his age might look to the guitar as their musical instrument of choice, Ross has fallen in love with the bagpipes. Bagpipes are a wind instrument using enclosed reeds fed from a constant reservoir of air in the form of a bag. Though the Scottish Great Highland bagpipes are the best known in the Anglophone world, bagpipes have been played for a millennium or more throughout large parts of Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia, including Turkey, the Caucasus, and around the Persian Gulf. Ross says his affair with the pipes came from, of all things, watching cartoons- the Simpsons to be exact. “I was in the sixth grade and there was a Scottish janitor character on the Simpsons and I liked his accent,” Ross said. “I started to learn more about Scottish culture so I went to the Rural Hill Scottish Games and heard the Loch Norman band. The sound of the pipes was so incredible and regal. That’s when I decided to learn to play them.” One of the first things Ross did in his Scottish culture quest was to get a kilt. “It’s clan Stewart tartan,” he said. “I was proud to wear it.” According to Ross, plunging into the world of pipers was challenging. “I went to the Grandfather Mtn. Highland Games and met a pipe seller there and he said I should get a chanter first,” Ross says. “That’s the part where your fingers make the tune.” It took Ross a year to learn his way around the chanter. “I felt frustrated at times,” he admits. He finally got his first full set of pipes when he was 13-years-old. The first tune he played was “Amazing Grace” for his mother. Moving along, Ross went to a bagpipe camp at Valle Crucis, NC where he honed his skills. See AUSTIN ROSS page 3
South Point senior Austin Ross celebrates his Scottish heritage in many ways including playing the bagpipes at a wide variety of events. Photo provided
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On December 17th, as the Belmont Abbey Crusaders face the Limestone Saints in Conference Carolinas play at noon, Belmont Abbey College Athletics will be inviting all branches of military service, all police, fire, medic and first responders to attend the game free of charge as a Salute to Heroes celebration. Belmont Abbey Athletics is encouraging any and all police, fire and medic representatives that would like to be present to reserve your spots at the game by contacting Brian Rushing at 704.461.6235 or brianrushing@bac.edu. The game will also serve as a precursor to an exhibition coming up in January, as members of Gaston County’s Police and Fire will face off in the Wheeler Center to raise money for the NC Firefighter’s Burned Children’s Fund. The game, slated for January 28 at noon, will serve as a tripleheader of action as the Crusaders will play King University later that evening in a Conference Carolinas doubleheader. The Crusaders will be led against Limestone under the direction of new Head Coach Billy Taylor who will making his first appearance on the court. Taylor, a standout at Notre Dame, comes to the Abbey after a stint as an assistant coach at the University of Iowa. Taylor has coached two Division I programs (Ball State and Lehigh) to 165 wins in his career.
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Have you noticed recently how many people are bent over at the waist? On my way to this office I go by Belmont Abbey and across the street from it there is a huge black walnut tree and every day for about a week I have seen a guy bent over gathering nuts. Every time I see this scene I smell brownies. Here's the connection. When I was a little kid in East Belmont living on what was then Garrison St. we had a big black walnut tree in the yard. When the nuts would start to hit the ground my grandmother Mozelle would send my sister Beth and I out with a paper bag and we would get the nuts up then we would take then to a big rock in the yard and take a hammer and slam the nuts open and take a picker like the ones that dentists use to pick crud off teeth and Beth and I would pick the walnut flesh out and put it in a bowl. It was hard work since most 5-year-olds are not all that good at swinging a hammer but I never (to my recollection) smashed my finger. After the bowl had a couple of cups of nutmeat in it we would take it to the kitchen and “mawmaw” would add the goodie to the heavenly smelling brownie mix. It was not long after that than the brownie-smell would fill the house and I recall salivating like Pavlov's dawg. There's another nut I associate with the holidays and that is the coco-nut. Of course coconuts do not grow around here but grocery stores have them from time to time and 'back yonder” mawmaw would go to the A&P that used to be in downtown Belmont and get one and bring it home and take a screwdriver and hammer and “job” a couple of holes in
it and drain the coconut juice out and then hand the hammer to me and Beth and we would crack the coconut open and take a spoon and gouge the meat out and fill a bowl and the next thing you know it was a Alan Hodge huge coconut cake. OMG how I love coconut cake. Oh, we would take the coconut shell pieces and gnaw on them like squirrels to get the last morsel of flesh off and since at that time I had buck teeth I didn't waste a speck. Peanuts are another legume I assosciate with the holiday season. My mom used to parch up a big pan of goobers and we would eat them up until our bowels screamed. Sometimes she would parch them too long and they would look like fried caterpillars on the baking pan. The whole house would smell like a peanut crematorium for days. Frankly I prefer my peanuts boiled. Did you know peanuts came from Africa and that the 'folk' names for them we have- goobers and penders- are actually derivations on the African words for peanuts “n'goobah” and n'penda”? Well now you do. There are lots of nutty thoughts in my brain this time of year. Come to think of it most of the year.
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Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection. -Winston Churchill
I owe Charlotte Motor Speedway five dollars Each November, I plan my calendar for the upcoming year. One thing I faithfully do is go to the Charlotte Motor Speedway calendar and look up the dates for the Auto Fair. They are generally in April and September. I block them on my calendar. My staff knows that they are vacation days for me. Nothing but nothing keeps me away from the show. That is until this year. This past September, I was supposed to go to the Rescue Mission, teach Bible Study and leave for the Speedway. But as sometimes happens, life happened. What was scheduled to be an 8:45am departure turned into a 12:30 leave time. I drove home, ate lunch, and left with my wife as we headed to the Speedway. By now it was 1:30 in the afternoon. I struggled having to pay five dollars to park my car for a few hours. I pulled up to the attendant who said, “Five dollars please.” I looked at him and said, “Now look at me. I’m not a young man. I have this gorgeous blonde sitting in the seat next to me. How could a guy like me get a woman like that to go with me to the Auto Show? C’mon, give me a break. It’s 1:30. Let me park for free.” There was silence. He looked at me and said, “That’s a new one. Go ahead and park.” He never asked for the five dollars. Sometimes we don’t ask. Everything is what it always is. As we prepare for Christmas, do we do what we have always done? Do we decorate the Christmas tree with the same lights, the same garland, the same ornaments? Do we set up the same nativity scene and read the familiar story of the Christ child from the Gospel of Luke? Let’s make this year different. This Christmas, God invites you to look at the various
parts of the Christmas story in ways you Tony Marciano never considered. How would Mary tell her family she was pregnant while being faithful to Joseph. When was the time in your life you did the right thing and everyone misunderstood you? Would people want to associate with Mary after she started showing? When was the time you stood for something that was important to you and you stood alone? You’re Joseph and everyone is telling you to put Mary away. Even after your dream, no one believes you when you say the child is of God. When was the last time you stood strong on your principle, knowing you would be seen as crazy? You’re a shepherd boy and your father takes you and your sheep to the manager. You stand in awe of what you see. When was the last time you stood in awe of the wonder of God’s love for you? You’re a wise man and you have spent some time following the star from the East to greet the Christ Child. Do you feel like you are pursuing something that God has you to do, yet the target is nowhere in sight? I want you to put yourself in the story line. It’s too easy for it to be so very familiar. You’re Mary, Joseph, a shepherd boy or one of the wise men. What do you see? What do you smell? What are the feelings you are experiencing? How does that relate to your life today? Next year when I go to the auto show, I’ll have to come up with a new line to see if I can park for free. It’s fun to see things from a different perspective.
President Elect Donald Trump, Victory Farm gets donation Vital Issues and Forgiveness By Glenn Mollette President Elect Donald Trump must be successful in multiple areas but the following are vital. Americans will be unforgiving in four years if he fails in these key areas. Keep Social Security solvent. America is getting older. Fewer Americans have pensions they can count on because factories closed early. Promises were made to many Americans who worked for companies for years but were not kept. New efforts must be made to stop lawyers, doctors and of course citizens from cheating the system. However, the elderly who have paid into the program all their lives expect it to be there and it should be. Get rid of Obamacare. The Affordable Care Act is not even close to affordable. Medical insurance costs are rapidly rising all the time. Deductibles are increasing and once again Americans are suffering with medical care. Allow insurance companies and citizens to buy and sell across state lines. Make Medicaid available to the very poor and allow those with pre-existing conditions to buy into Medicare. Hospitals and doctor bills are ever increasing and sadly this is the biggest part of the problem. As long as the government and insurance companies will pay the medical community they will gladly bill them excessively. Making medical insurance accessible and affordable to all will not happen if those who are billing the companies have free reign to gouge them. National Security - The wall is not the answer but it is part of the formula. I've seen walls separating America's highways and suburban subdivisions. Many of these are taller and more formidable than what can be found on parts on our border with Mexico. We need to at least construct something of this nature. Raising the numbers in our military is important. Trump should add 50,000 troops to our military his first year in office. The morale in the military is at an all time low. Everybody carrying a gun and banning all middle easterners from entering the country will not prevent attacks like the one that happened at Ohio State University recently. I'm not excited about college students being allowed to carry guns on campus but as long as there are crazy people in the world everyone should have the chance to protect themselves. A strong police force, military and the freedom to protect ourselves are all vital in this nation. Bring Jobs Back Home - The announcement that Carrier in Indianapolis will keep approximately 1000 jobs in Indiana is terrific news for Trump and for our country. He must also deliver the lower tax rate he promised to corporations. I'm not excited about paying more for anything made in Mexico, Vietnam or China. However, if we start adding a small tax to these goods coming into the country with a lower corporate tax rate here then more corporations will find it cheaper to make their products in America and will come home. Illegal immigrants pouring into the country must stop and we must stop hiring them. The only problem is who will work our jobs? I see Asians, Hispanics, Indians, and Middle Easterners working all over America. Possibly all of these people are legal. I don't know. If some of them go home will Americans show up to take these jobs? They probably won't if they can sit home and draw government assistance without working. This is another area that needs major attention.
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Stanley Christmas breakfast The Stanley Police Department’s Annual Christmas Breakfast will be held on December 20, 2016 from 6 to 9 am. This free event is open to the entire community in honor of seniors and will be held at Christ's Lutheran Church, 203 S Main St.
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AUSTIN ROSS From page 1 “The teachers were some of the top players in the world,” he said. Ross has performed his pipes solo at various venues in places like Charleston, Greenville, Rural Hall, and Stone Mtn., Georgia. Most recently he wowed the crowd at the Christmas lights event in McAdenville. He’s also been a member of a pipe band- the Grandfather Mtn. Highlanders- that won many awards. Some of his favorite pieces include “Flett from Flotta”, Murdo’s Wedding”, and “Crags of Tumbledown Mountain”. At South Point,
Ross played his bagpipes during the McAdenville Christmas lights event. Ross (second from right) is seen performing with the Grandfather Mtn. Highlanders group. Photo by Alan Hodge Ross also marches in the band and plays an instrument called a mellophone- but his pipes are never far from his mind. He re-
called the first time he trotted them out to his classmates. “We were at school band camp and I played them,” he
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Diabetes workshop Do you or a family member have pre-diabetes, diabetes, or at risk for diabetes? If so, then start the New Year right by learning to take control of your diabetes. NC Cooperative Extension and Gaston County Extension & Community Association (ECA) are offering the Living Healthy with Diabetes workshop, a free self-management program which begins in January. Living Healthy with Diabetes is a Stanford University program designed for anyone with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or at risk for diabetes. Participants will learn how to prevent low blood sugar; prevent and delay complications of diabetes; eat well; use medications effectively; manage pain, fatigue and depression; solve problems and set goals. The program is valued at more than $400 and there is no cost to participants. “Living Healthy with Diabetes truly makes a difference in the lives of so many people.
Many participants report how helpful the group discussions are as well as being able to problem-solve together on health issues that impact everyone,” said Linda Minges, program facilitator with NC Cooperative Extension. The program consists of six weekly sessions, scheduled for Wednesdays, January 25th through March 1st from 2:00 – 4:30pm. All sessions will be held at the Lucile Tatum Center, located at 959 Osceola St., Gastonia. There is no cost to you, but pre-registration is required. You must be able to attend at least four out of the six sessions. Participants receive a copy of “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions” workbook, a relaxation CD, tote bag, and refreshments. Pre-registration is required by contacting Linda J. Minges - 704.922.2127 or linda_minges@ncsu. edu before January 18th. This program is supported by Centralina Area Agency on Aging.
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A cooler and very damp pattern is on the way leading up to Christmas. The rain may begin as some sleet early Saturday but quickly turn over to plain rain by afternoon and Sunday looks like a soaker. Then a brief break, before the rain hits again next week, but with rising temps. The timing is bad but we still need all the rain we can get.
Community Foundation of Gaston County presented Classroom Central with a $7500 grant for the Free Store and Mobile Free Store programs in Gaston County. Pictured are: Karen Calder, Executive Director for Classroom Central and Elizabeth Patton, Grants Coordinator of the Community Foundation of Gaston County. The absence of basic school supplies can limit students’ learning and development. Classroom Central’s objective is to equip students living in poverty to effectively learn by collecting and distributing free school supplies. Classroom Central currently serves 43 schools and 10,460 students in Gaston County. During the 2015-16 school year, Classroom Central distributed supplies and materials valued at $273,385.18 in Gaston County. The Community Foundation recognizes the importance of education and that each child should have access to school supplies as needed. Gaston Schools photo
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Cramerton ABC Board Chairperson Carolyn Helms cut a ribbon Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, to open the town’s second ABC Store at 4701 S. New Hope Road. With her are Cramerton Mayor Ronnie Worley (left) and store general manager Sam Carpenter. Eager to see inside the new 5,200-square-foot store and to check out the special holiday bottles on display, a large crowd of Chamber members and Cramerton officials and residents attended and enjoyed food by H&M Catering. N.C. Rep. Dana Bumgardner and County Commission Chairman Tom Keigher were among elected officials on hand along with Cramerton Mayor Pro Tem Will Cauthen and Town Commissioners Susan Neeley and Donald Rice. Other members of the ABC Board are Rick Houser, Gil Aguirre, Mark Wilks and store manager Greg Matthews. Holding the ribbon are Chamber Board members Jennifer Church of the Chronicle Mill and Jason Ramey of PSNC Energy. Montcross Chamber photo
The Belmont Astronomy Society elected officers for 2017 at its membership meeting Dec. 1 at Caravan Coffee. Gary Nielson is the new president. Vince Hill is vice-president. Beth Konarski Lloyd is treasurer. Nicole Loffredo is secretary. The club meets the first Thursday of each month at Caravan at 7 pm and hold regular star parties.Left to right Nicole, Gary, Vince, Beth. Gary Nielson photo
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Cold weather is here... ways to keep your pet warm By Joann Hager During the winter season, many dogs feel the cold as much as their owners do, especially short haired dogs that are not used to being out in the cold. Keeping your dog warm through the winter months is important to maintaining top health, and it won't take you much extra effort to ensure winter coziness for your canine pal. Understand your breed's particular susceptibility. Some dog breeds are more prone to the cold than others, while some breeds adapt extremely well to the cold: Dogs that are great in the cold include Alaskan Malamutes, Siberian Huskies and Chow Chows. Dogs that find it harder include Dobermans, toy dogs, low hair or hairless dogs, and Greyhounds. Any shaven or excessively clipped dog will fall into this category as well because the thick winter coat is a dog's insulation. Provide appropriate shelter. It is optimal if your dog can remain indoors throughout winter, going outside for exercise and bathroom breaks only. This will ensure that your dog doesn't get cold while you're out or asleep. Young puppies should not be left outside as they don't have the ability of older dogs to keep themselves warm outside. If you have an outside dog, ensure that he has access to a shelter and bedding inside the shelter. Fresh straw and pine shavings provide a suitable layer of insulation against the cold of the ground for an outside shelter; be sure to change it regularly. An outdoor dog shelter should have a sloped roof, insulation and heating, especially for very cold climate locations. For rainy winters,
ensure that the entrance way is protected so that rain cannot get into the shelter. Bring all outdoor dogs inside if the cold spell becomes exceptionally cold and long; even the barn is warmer than an outdoor dog shelter. Use canine clothing options for particular dogs and situations. Canine clothing can help to keep your dog warm through winter, especially for small or toy dogs, dogs without long hair, and old or sick dogs. One of the key signs of a cold dog is shivering, just like humans. Dog jackets, snuggies, and sweaters can be purchased or made (knit, sew, crochet, or quilt) for any sized dog. For wetter winters, you might like to attach a rainproof layer over the top but make sure that it is breathable. Take shorter walks when the weather is severely cold. Don't try to take your dog on the same length walks as during warmer weather. A shorter walk can still accomplish enough exercise and relief breaks without causing your dog (and you) to become too cold. Even if you are indoors, keep exercising. Play indoor games with your dog, such as fetch, tug-of-war, hiding toys, and if it's possible to let them run around inside, then do so. Run them up and down the stairs for agility practice. Keep in mind that if your dog has some joint or hip problems they may not be able to run, so just let them walk up and down the stairs. Always keep your dog on a leash when walking in winter. Guard against canine winter illnesses. As with humans, dogs can fall ill during the colder months especially when cold or as a result of winter conditions, with re-
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spiratory infections in damp climates, frostbite, and consumption of toxic substances being some of the principal concerns. Frostbite can be a problem for some dogs, especially hairless varieties. Check the ear tips and tail tips in particular – if they look and feel cold, appear white, red or gray, and/ or are dry and hard, then frostbite may have occurred. If you suspect frostbite, wrap your dog's extremities in blankets or towels to warm them gradually and see the vet immediately. Keep winter-time toxic items away from dogs. Antifreeze tastes unusually sweet to dogs and they will lick it if they can access it. If your dog does ingest it, see a vet immediately as treatment needs to be given within hours to save your dog's life. Another toxic problem during winter is rat bait, used in greater amounts due to everyone living in close proximity over winter. Keep all toxic items well out of the reach of dogs and other pets and clean up any spills immediately.
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Sage Marsh wanted to make sure the pets in the Tri-County Animal Rescue adoption program had food and toys for Thanksgiving. Sage commented, "We don't want to forget the pets this Thanksgiving. We are so thankful for all of them!". Sage is 10 years old and attends Ida Rankin Elementary School. The supplies were collected at the school and the Dollar General in Mt. Holly as part of her Safety Patrol Project. All of the volunteers at Tri-County Animal Rescue want to thank Sage for her huge heart for animals. We appreciate all she has done to help the homeless pets. Joann Hager photo
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Banner News Fellowship & Faith
Church Directory Cornerstone Family Worship
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751
Macedonia Baptist Church
Rankin Ave • Mt. Holly • NC
1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224
Morningside Missionary Church
406 Scott St. 704-827-8201
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320
Will of God Church 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
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
909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346
110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046
East Belmont Presbyterian Church
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist
Core Church
901 Catawba Street 704-825-8822
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
201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195
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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704-867-2317
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
2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881
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
Lakeview Baptist Church McAdenville Baptist Church 192 Main St. 704-824-2740
McAdenville Wesleyan Church 300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073
CRAMERTON
New Covenant United Methodist
Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church
14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468
151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889
New Providence Baptist Church
Cramerton Free Will Baptist
1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822
416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745
New Saint Paul Holiness Church
Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church
1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
North Main Baptist Church
MT. HOLLY
1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261
143 Church St. 704-824-5380
Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness
6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959
Woodlawn Baptist Church
Mt. Holly Church of God
Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-2013
Grace Wesleyan Church
1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250
McADENVILLE
Mt. Holly Noles Baptist Church
Alexander Memorial Baptist Church
Restoration Church
711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596
BELMONT
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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
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
LOWELL
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
STANLEY Amazing Grace Baptist Church 7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277
Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621
Community Pentecostal Center 320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731
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
Bethlehem Church
527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647
3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050
Stanley Church of God
Carolina Community Baptist
324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041
604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872
Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church
Center Baptist Church
113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131
S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121
Trinity Full Gospel Church
Epic Church
303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765
100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652
United In Action of Stanley
Lowell Church of God
5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555
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
Michael “Mike” Eugene Luckey Mount Holly- Michael “Mike” Eugene Luckey, 64, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 3, 2016. He was born November 29, 1952 in Mecklenburg County, NC. Mike was predeceased by his father Eugene Luckey.
Belmont High School Lettergirls, 1957
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Sharon McIntosh Luckey of Mount Holly; mother Hazel Gantt Luckey of Prosperity, SC; daughter Dana Luckey of Charlotte, NC; sister Cindy Redmond and husband Steve; brother Kelly Luckey and wife Cheryl; his special grand-dog Blue and many loving relatives and friends. Mike loved music, playing guitar in the church praise band and had a love of animals especially his dog Nomie and grand-dog Ceaser. He was known for his great sense of humor and was a friend to all. He served in the Air National Guard Charlotte, NC from 1972-1978, 145th Civil Engineering Flight as a fire protection specialist. The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff at
Lakewood Care Center and all the Hospice staff. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Lincoln County, 900 Bonita Drive Lincolnton, NC 28092, Levine and Dickson Hospice House, 11900 Vanstory Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078, Grace Baptist Church Building Fund, 300 Westland Farm Road, Mount Holly, NC 28120. Visitation at Grace Baptist Church was held on Sunday December 11, 2016 from 1:30-3:00pm. A celebration of life service followed at 3:00pm. Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral. org. Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly is serving the family.
Meditations
Merry Christmas
The 2016 Belmont Letter Girls took part in last week's Belmont Christmas Parade.The Belmont Letter Girls were historically in the Belmont parade in the 1950’s and 1960’s. They were then sponsored by Belmont High School until it became SPHS in 1970. This year the Historic Belmont Foundation and Belmont Historical Society teamed up to co-sponsor the return of the Belmont Letter Girls. This year’s girls were comprised of all senior high school Belmont girls. Their outfits were inspired by the 1957 Letter Girls. This year's Belmont Letter Girls are, from L-R: Isabella Rockwell, Merrit Morgan, Maeve McFadden, Maia Gutterbock, Jessica Hendrix, Payton Stephens, and Taylor Yancey. Many thanks to these young girls who so proudly represented the City of Belmont. Also special thanks to HBF board members Richard Turner, Cynthia Ruen and Jennifer Lovelace who worked very hard coordinating all of the behind the scenes details. David Hostetler photo
I love Christmas lights! Seeing the stillness of the white light in the midst of darkness gives me a sense of peace. When I pastored Central United Methodist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, we celebrated a midnight Christmas Eve service. The most enjoyable part of the service was dimming the lights and lighting our candles while singing Silent Night. No matter how dark the night, there was light. The darkness of sin and injustice shatters our world. We are experiencing the rise of hate crimes. We still witness suffering, and we hear the cries
David Locklear, MD and South Point Family Practice celebrate 35 years Thirty-five years may seem like a long time, but time flies when you’re doing what you love. David Locklear, MD feels like it was just yesterday when he cofounded South Point Family Practice in Belmont. What began as a two-physician primary care office on Glenway Street in Belmont, NC, has grown and expanded to two additional offices in Mount Holly and Stanley with more than fifteen physicians and advanced care practitioners. South Point joined CaroMont healthcare system in November 2006. This year marks a significant milestone for CaroMont, too, as it celebrates the 70th anniversary of providing healthcare in Gaston County. Dr. Locklear believes his greatest accomplishments are his patients. He has cared for multiple generations of families and forged friendships that have stood the test of time. Some of his patients still bring him cakes, fresh vegetables and other special treats, and all have supported him through the years, for which Dr. Locklear believes he is truly blessed. Aside from work, Dr. Locklear plays recreational basketball at the YMCA in Belmont every morning. He is also the proud father and grandfather of five grandchildren: Jacob, Jaxon, Micah, Abel and Elainea Joy. Something others may not know about him is that he starts his day
of children starving. Where do we turn when it seems darkness surrounds us? “The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:4-5 NLT. The darkness is cruel and without understanding. But, this is the very place God loves and sent his Son who brought light to expose and overcome the darkness. Despite the darkness, God’s Light shines and illumine others. So, why do I still see the darkness? I will be visiting Christmas Town, McAdenville, next week. As I walk through the town, the darkness is still present. But, my focus is not in the darkness. My focus will be on the light which will illumine my path that I might see clearly. “Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, ‘I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness because you will have the light that leads to life.’” John 8:12 NLT. It is in the light of Christ’s
Rev. Angela Pleasants District Superintendent of Catawba Valley Methodist Churches salvation we find hope. We need only to change our focus and trust in Christ. The light of Christ is still shining brightly in our world. Just as Jesus was the incarnation of God’s presence in the world, we are to reflect the light of Christ in the same world. “You are the light of the world – like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14 NLT. We are to continue to witness to the light of Christ in a world of darkness. God continues to shine his light into the world through believers who have received his light that others may turn from the darkness and focus on the light. So, take your little light and let it shine brightly. Blessed Advent and Merry Christmas.
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PEARL HARBOR Belmont's Gene Reinhardt, 95, is one of the last Pearl Harbor attack surviviors in America. He was in the U.S. Army Signal Corps stationed at Schoffield Barracks in Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941 when the Japanese struck. Photo by Alan Hodge
From page 1 week. I accomplished a goal that my uncle, John Cromlish, had set before me as a child; visit all fifty of the United States. Hawaii was the last state that I had left to visit and there is something apropos about visiting the last state admitted to the union as my fiftieth. My week in Hawaii was focused on visiting the ceremonies, monuments, and museums that remembered that fateful day in 1941. Saturday morning, I was struck by the beauty I saw from my hotel balcony and knew I had arrived in paradise. But, I could not help being struck that this beautiful place had been turned to hell on earth for many young servicemen, service women, and civilians in a blink of an eye that day. There were many who did not survive that day and they were laid to rest at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in the Punchbowl. That was my first stop for the week and I was struck by the solemnity and beauty of this final resting place for soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines. The Daughters of the American Revolution and Eva Ann Via requested that I place pink carnations on the graves of Ernie Pyle, Daniel K. Inouye, and other men who had served and some who had paid the ultimate sacrifice. The monument at the cemetery was engraved with the words from the Bixby Letter written in 1864 by Abraham Lincoln which were, “The solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice on the altar of Freedom.” This visit and seeing the names of the missing from World War II put the entire week in the proper perspective and I determined that I would remember that while we were celebrating the survivors of the attack and World War II, we must also remember those who made the supreme sacrifice. As many of the veterans stated, we are not the heroes, the heroes still rest in Pearl Harbor or the far-flung battlefields like Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Iwo Jima, Normandy, Anzio, Tunis, and the Battle of the Bulge. The Pacific Aviation Museum hosted a gala event in Hangar 79 on Ford Island celebrating the museum’s tenth anniversary with many of the Pearl Harbor survivors and World War II veterans. When I looked at the windows of the hangar door, I could still see the bullet holes made by the Japanese airplanes on that day. At the event, I met a young man, Bert, who served in the Naval Ground Forces during the war. At ninety-two, he still fit in his Navy whites and looked like he could go back to sea if the nation needed him again. The gnarled hands with a handshake of iron told me that this man was just one of many who were not happy to have to fight the war but were willing to do what it took to help the nation overcome its enemies. David Hartman and Gary Sinise addressed the crowd about their parents and other family who served during the war and I spoke to several families who were all too happy to tell their stories. People tend to forget that while we hail them as heroes, they were still individuals with hopes, fears, and dreams who in their words, “somebody had to do it, why not us?” The common theme from many of the men was that it was job that needed doing and they just buckled down and did it. The theme for the evening’s festivities was “For love of country, pass it on.” The reminder in that theme is that we must continue to remember and pass the lessons from the war to the next generation. I awoke Sunday morning, December 4, to find that Hawaii was overcast and rainy, but that did not dampen the mood of anyone involved in the week’s celebrations. At the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Waikiki from ten until twelve, the public had the opportunity to meet four of the five remaining survivors of the USS Arizona; Louis Conter, Don Stratton, Ken Potts, and Lauren Bruner. From the hotel, I returned to the Pacific Aviation Museum and Ford Island where I had a ticket to attend the world premiere of the “Remember Pearl Harbor” documentary in Hangar 79 along with the rededication of the aerological tower. The tower still showed the scars and the marks of the battle and was attended by more of the veterans who had streamed in over the week-
end thanks to the efforts of many veterans’ groups and individuals. Gary Sinise, the actor, was instrumental in making sure as many veterans who were able could attend at no cost to their families. The rain subsided overnight Sunday and on Monday morning, I went to the USS Arizona Memorial where I saw and felt first-hand the intense loss that the ship’s sinking brought to many. I will admit openly and without shame that I cried when I looked at the wall of names in the memorial room and saw all the young men who died in that attack on that mighty battleship. It was a moving experience for everyone that day especially since there was a Pearl Harbor survivor telling his story about where he was and what he had done. The main thing I took away from this was that those who survived were lucky but they also dealt with the question, “God, why did you let me survive?” That question has been asked in tragedies and war from time immemorial and it is a question that will have no answer this side of heaven. Jerry Yellin, the Army Air Corps Pilot who flew the last fighter combat mission of WWII in the Pacific, and Dr. Hiroya Sugano hosted the Blackened Canteen Ceremony on Tuesday morning at the Arizona Memorial. This is a wonderful ceremony of reconciliation between the United States and Japan and it was started by Mr. Fukumatsu Itoh after he buried several of the twenty-three airmen killed when their B-29 bombers collided over Shizuoka, Japan after dropping the bombs that killed two thousand in that city. Mr. Itoh was ostracized and jailed for treating the enemy airmen with compassion, but he did it because, as a Buddhist, he believed without a proper burial that they would come back and bomb him again in the next fifty years. This act of compassion helped fuel the reconciliation that took place after the war. The “Remember Pearl Harbor” gala was held Tuesday night at the Hilton Hawaiian Village and was hosted by the Pacific Parks. Many veterans attended and I had the opportunity at the reception prior to the event to talk to not only Pearl Harbor survivors but veterans of the European theater. A group of men that I met took me as one of their own and told me their stories, regaled me in acts of frivolity, and told me that the only way to live life was to love it and do everything you can to “seize the day” since tomorrow was never guaranteed as they well knew. For me, the remembrance ceremony on Kilo Pier on Wednesday morning, December 7, 2016, was a highlight with a speech by Admiral Harry Harris, Commander, US Pacific Command. He spoke of the honor he felt for the men and women of the Greatest Generation who had gathered on the pier and remembered the sacrifices made to free the world from tyranny. The event ended with the wreath laying ceremony where each branch of the service along with the National Park Service placed wreaths in remembrance of the 2,403 lives that were lost that day. For me, the poignancy of the week was that everyone I met had some story to tell about their family’s sacrifice during the war and the veterans were so giving of their time to everyone who wanted a picture, comment, or other piece of their finite time. There never seemed to be anyone upset or angry about having to wait and the level of respect shown was unexpected. I will long remember this trip because of the new friends I made and the conversations I had with men who were of the same generation of my grandparents. I came also to see one of the places that the young men of Belmont served during the war. Gene Reinhardt, who saw the bombs fall while serving at Scofield Barracks, and James ‘Red’ Joye who served in North Africa and Italy. This was their trip even though they could not make the journey. It was a journey of remembrance and a journey of looking ahead to “Remember the Past and Inspire the Future” and I am happy to have experienced it. For more information on my trip, visit stancromlishbooks.com
USS Arizona Memorial
Memorial with the names of those who perished in the attack of Pearl Harbor.
This is a model of the USS Arizona.
Louis Conter, Arizona Survivor
Lauren Bruner, Arizona Survivor
Ken Potts, Arizona Survivor
Donald Stratton, Arizona Survivor
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Scenes from the 2016 Belmont Christmas parade photos provided by Alan Hodge and Bill Ward
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South Point beats Hibriten 26-0, on to state championship game By John Wilson john.bannernwews@gmail.com
In Belmont the impossible just keeps on happening. Last week the South Point Red Raiders football team traveled to Lenoir County to square off against the Hibriten Panthers. The Panthers were heralded as the #1 team in the state. It should have been a really tough grind it out game. But that didn’t happen. Powered by a well balanced offensive attack and a crushing defense the Red Raiders whipped Hibriten 26-0. The win propels the Red Raiders to the state championship game where they will take on the Rocky Mount Gryphons for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Class 3A title. That game will be a rematch of last year’s squeaker where Rocky Mount beat South Point 24-21 in overtime. In the battle against Hibriten South Point head coach Mickey Lineberger had to like what he saw. “They had a fine football team,” Lineberger said of Hibriten. “They were #1 in
the state. They averages 50.3 points per game. We went up there and played our best game yet.” Right from the opening kick off the Red Raiders did what needed to be done to pull Hilbriten down. On the opening drive South Point marched down the field in a sustained drive. The drive culminated in a sharp Scottie Lee to Ray Grier 30 yard touchdown pass. After that TD the Red Raiders defense stopped the Panthers in the endzone for a safety. Before the half ended South Point put more points on the board. Scottie Lee found his way into the endzone on a 5 yard run and Thomas Lempereur nailed a 21 yard field goal to give South Point a 19-0 lead at the half. The ability of the Red Raiders to effectively throw and run made things tough on the Panthers. “Last night we had 145 yards passing,” Lineberger said. “Scottie threw the ball well. Nick Muse had 96 yards receiving.”
South Point’s Phillip Davis, #77 and Nathan Hamilton, #40 take down the Hibriten quarterback.
Hibriten tried to stop the run and South Point adjusted. “They gave us the pass and we took it.” Lineberger added. That’s not to say that South Point didn’t run well. Jake Alexander led all South Point backs with 139 yards. Lee added 84. In all the Red Raiders had 245 yards on the ground. When all was said and done the Red Raiders had over 400 yards of total offense. The Red Raiders offensive production against Hibriten was impressive. Going into the game the Panthers were known for being stingy when it came to giving up points. “400 yards of total offense,” Lineberger said. “That’s quite an accomplishment in the Western finals. That team had given up 8 points per game.” As the game moved along South Point continued to dominate. Jake Alexander found the end zone midway through the 4th quarter to move South Point up 25-0. Lempereur hit his PAT kick to put the final score at 26-0.
All day Hibertin was harassed by a relentless South Point defense. The Panthers were limited to only eight first downs and 120 yards of offense. This year South Point has assembled a group that can truly alter the course of a game. South Point pulled off a big accomplishment when they shut out the Panther offense. “When you shut a team down in the Western finals that’s quite an accomplishment,” Lineberger added. “Our defense played lights out.” South Point’s top tackler was Matthew Robinson. Robinson garnered eight stops. Nick Muse and Phillip Davis also contributed with four tackles apiece to pace the defensive effort. You can’t talk about what has happened this year without reflecting. The players may not want to hear it but what the Red Raiders did this year is truly impressive. No one starts off 2-4 and ends up in the state championship game.
That is until now. “It’s amazing what this team has done,” Lineberger went on to say. “We lost 24 seniors. We only have 10 seniors this year. Last year we only won one JV game.” Coach Lineberger believes the team’s inspiration and guidance comes from a higher power. He never loses sight of the bigger picture. “All good things come from above,” Lineberger said. “We are blessed to be playing this far.” The Red Raiders ability to turn around what had been a disappointing start shows what type of program South Point has. “We had a lot of people step up,” Lineberger said. “Tradition doesn’t graduate.” Now the Red Raiders will focus on Rocky Mount. In many ways this may be just the game South Point needs to add a little bit of flavor to what is already a big moment. Rocky Mount earned their spot in the big game by out lasting Havelock 34-33 in a triple overtime brawl. “Last year we came up
short,” Lineberger said. “It was a big motivating factor to return. The coaches and players worked hard. They put in the time to get back.” This week the Red Raider coaching staff will look over game film and get things in order for the trip to Wake Forest’s BB&T Field. “We will look at three games,” Lineberger said. “Maybe more. Sometimes I look at every game.” The preparation is going to be intense, but this time around coach Lineberger plans to savor the moment. “We got a rematch,” Lineberger said. “We got a do over. I’m going to enjoy this one.” Game Prediction I’m still going to ride that horse! I think South Point gets some revenge in this one. South Point 21 Rocky Mount 10 Game Info: Location: Wake Forest BB&T Field Time: 11:05, Dec. 17th
Jake Alexander breaks through the line for another huge gain. South Point’s Matthew Robinson makes an open field tackle. Photos by Tommy Bain
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The South Point defense was determined to contain the Panther offense.
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The Red Raiders celebrate with Western NC Championship trophy. South Point’s Max Meade and Payton Graham celebrate the win. The two Captain’s congratulate one another on a hard fought contest. The Red Raiders will move on the State 3A Championship.
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A host of Red Raiders greet the Panthers running back. South Point’s Nathan Hamilton and Mario Brandon capture the Panther back for a safety.
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Cramer girls light up score board in big 70-11 win By John Wilson john.bannernews@mail.com
The Stuart Cramer girls basketball team is a bunch of cool customers. As the Storm players warmed up before their Tuesday night game against Thomas Jefferson Academy they were relaxed. As it turned out the Storm girls had reason to be. Cramer ran the tables on the outgunned Lady Gryphons. Cramer won big in a 70-11 blow out. With that win, and two additional wins last against Lake Norman and Bandys the Storm ladies are now 6-0. In the Thomas Jefferson game the Lady Gryphons scored first early in the 1st period. That was the only time Thomas Jefferson led. Cramer quickly recovered and started to go to work. The Storm worked their predesigned scripted plays. The Cramer offense moved the ball around with ease. With four minutes left in the first period Cramer was already up 12-2. Thomas Jefferson tried to counter. The Lady Gryphons had some speed and they moved well. But Cramer just smothered them. The Lady Gryphons drew frequent fouls trying to find a way to fight back. The Storm defense started the game off by pressing Thomas Jefferson. The results resulted in frequent turnovers that Cramer quickly capitalized on. One notable play occurred at the end of the 1st period. At the two minute mark, Kendall Craig stole the ball at midcourt. Craig quickly dribbled down court and turned the turnover
into a quick two point layup for Cramer. That play pretty much summed up what happened all night. At the end of the 1st period Cramer was up 23-2. The action in the 2nd period was a repeat of the 1st. The Storm were getting things done on offense and on defense. TJ tried to get back in it, but they were out muscled. Cramer out played the Lady Gryphons under the boards and out shot them from the perimeter. Cramer led 44-7 at halftime. As the second half got underway the flood gates were still open. Cramer moved the ball around with relative ease. They took shots from all over the court. Errant shots were followed up with solid rebounding. Laura Trull, Kendall Craig and Lexi Trull controlled the boards. Laura had 12 rebounds. Craig had 10 boards and Lexi Trull pulled down 9. The Cramer offense truly excelled. A total of five Storm players registered double digit performances. Haley Bourhill was Cramer’s top shooter. She ended the night with 17 points. Bourhill was followed by Maddie Short with 11. The Trull twins and Carley Womack each had 10 points each. As the game wound down Cramer continued to work efficiently and with purpose. The Storm defense started the game working out of a 2-3 zone. They switched off to man to man early in the first half. Cramer head coach Carey Pohlman was happy to get
the win. But he was quick to evaluate what went well and what areas he thinks need work. “I’m happy with the win,” Pohlman said. “I felt we missed to many layups. We did well with the press early. We took it off in the 2nd.” Last year Cramer worked a lot of zone defense with a high degree of success. A zone defense can be an effective tool. The zone gives players predetermined areas of responsibility. Weaknesses can be hidden with the support of other players. If ran correctly a zone defense is effective. But the problem with any zone defense is that a good offense will identify, and attack your weak points. This year Cramer found that they have the players they need be able to switch it up and run more man to man coverage. Man to man coverage pits your best players on the opposing team’s best. Cramer is finding that when they switch from zone to man they often have an advantage. The ability to move from one defense to another gives Cramer some additional defensive teeth. In the Thomas Jefferson game the results were apparent. Cramer mostly played man to man coverage and wrecked the Lady Gryphons. By the end of the game Cramer had 17 steals and 8 blocks. The ability to run more man to man comes down to having seasoned players on the court. “Last year we were primarily a 2-3.” Pohlman added. “We have more experience. We have been able to go man to man more. We have several players
Stuart Cramer Lady Storm met Bandys in basketball last week and won 63-33. Here #10 Lexi Trull heads for the basket as #12 Haley Bourhill sets a pick on a Bandy’s player. Photos by Lydia Julen that have played for me for awhile.” This year the Cramer roster is dominated by upperclassmen. Over the last few years the coaching staff has been patient as they de-
veloped their talent. It looks like that patience is starting to pay off. “The Trulls have been here for four years,” Pohlman pointed out. “Haley Bourhill three years.”
This week Cramer starts their Big South 2A/3A Conference schedule. The early going will not be easy. The Storm start off with tough games against Ashbrook and Forestview.
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Cramer men win over Bandys 76-59
Stuart Cramer men defeated Bandys 76-59. Here #11 Isaiah Foust and #33 Dylan Collins fight for the ball. Stuart Cramer’s #2 Kobe Sithisaribouth soars for a score against Bandys.
Storm player #21John Griffin shoots a goal. Photos By Lydia Julen
Abbey Crusaders beat Lenoir-Rhyne Bears Drexler Clark dished out a career-high 16 assists without a turnover and Deion Lane had his second straight double-double, lifting Belmont Abbey to an 87-83 overtime victory over Lenoir-Rhyne Wednesday night at the Wheeler Center. Jacob Wilson led all scorers with 24 points, while also adding five boards and three assists. Lane finished with 23 points and 10 boards to top double figures in those categories for the third time this season. He tallied seven of his points in overtime, hitting both shot attempts and three of four field goals. The Crusaders ended the game on a 7-0 run after trailing by three twice in overtime, the last at 83-80 with 2:16 to play.
Lane hit a pair of free throws before Ben Ferguson canned a three for the lead with 1:27 to play. Neither team could score for the next minute before Lane clinched the victory with a layup from Clark with 11 seconds remaining. The Bears (3-5) had tied the game 77-77 with a threepointer by Billy Bales at the regulation buzzer, having to rally from a nine-point deficit, 73-64, in the final six minutes. Bales led four Lenior-Rhyne players in double figures with 23 points. In the first half, it was Belmont Abbey who had to rally as they trailed by 13 three times, the last at 45-32 with just 2:26 left before intermission. But the Crusaders ended the period on a 12-0 run to trail by just a point, 45-44 at the break. The Abbey shot 51.6 percent for the game, a season-high, but cooled after a 57.6 percent effort in the first half. L-R also was lights out in the opening stanza, shooting 57.1 percent, but finished the contest at 45.3 percent. The Crusaders also edged the Bears on boards 36-35, but had one more turnover (14-13).
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Abbey adds tennis players The Belmont Abbey Women’s Tennis program has added four players for the 2016-17 season during the early signing period, Head Coach Michael Salomon announced last week. The class is diverse, coming four different states, including North Carolina. Joining the program as freshmen next fall will be Hannah Pieper of South Brunswick High School in Southport, N.C., Kateri David of Allen (Texas) High School, Riley Ellingson of Lakeville (Minn.) South High School and Morgan Nguyen, who plays at Bishop Snyder in Jacksonville, Fla. “We are very excited about this group of young women joining our program next fall,” Salomon said. “During the recruiting process we were really impressed with their overall maturity and commitment to truly be their best both on and off the court. This class will add a lot to our team environment and will bring a great work ethic and toughness to our program that will push us to continue growing each day.”
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Gaston Christian School swim team started their season off placing 6th overall at their first meet of the year on Friday, December 2. Overall the team did exceptionally well going against the MAC Conference. Ethan Roberts placing 2nd in his 100 Freestyle and Monica Goedl placing 5th in 500 Freestyle. Team overall score: 210. - Eglin, Emily: 200 Free:2:27.63, 100 Free: 1:09.72; Barker, Alex: 50 Free: 31.43, 100 Breast: 1:28.63; Goedl, Monica: 500 Free: 6:49.16, 100 Breast: 1:33.26; Helms, Austin: 50 Free: 35.31, 100 Breast: 1:35.16; Roberts, Ethan: 100 Free: 1:02.12, 100 Breast: 1:21.13; McGraw, Ashley: 100 Free: 1:06.41, 100 Breast: 1:23.91; Matheney, Kenna: 50 Free: 31.34, 100 Backstroke: 1:24.35; Shuford, Morgan: 50 Free: 34.57, 100 Free: 1:18.64; Sparks, Natalie: 50 Free: 38.98; Taylor, Payton: 100 Fly: 1:22.55, 100 Breast: 1:26.86; Zukaitis, Jillien: 100 Fly: 1:07.81, 100 Free: 1:03.28; Yeager, Dillon: 100 Free: 1:04.84, 100 Back: 1:17.17; Ethan Roberts and Austin Helms were the stars of this meet.
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This group of Pinewood Elementary students recently delivered a load of food and other items to Mt. Holly’s CRO (Community Relief Organization) that was greatly appreciated. Gaston Schools photo
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The South Point High chorus traveled to the Queen City on Dec. 1 where they performed the National Anthem in front of a vociferous crowd at the Charlotte Hornets basketball game. Gaston Schools photo
Program teaches Lingerfeldt students about business
Mrs. Melissa Hawkins, Carr Fourth Grade Teacher, received a surprise visit recently from two representatives from Rutherford EMC. They came to award her a Bright Ideas Grant for $866. Her grant, Bookworms to Butterflies, will fund a Book Club for her students. Rutherford EMC provides grants in 10 counties. Mrs. Hawkins received one of four grants awarded in Gaston County. This is the first grant from Rutherford EMC awarded to a Carr Elementary School teacher. Gaston Schools photo
Skidmore is Teacher of Year Lauren Skidmore has been named Stanley Middle School’s Teacher of the Year. Skidmore is a graduate of East Gaston High School and Western Carolina University with a BS in Health and Physical Education. She has also just finished her master’s degree from Appalachian State to be an Instructional Technology Specialist. She has been teaching for five years and has spent the last three years in Gaston County Schools at Stanley Middle as the health and physical education teacher. She is engaged and soon to be married. She enjoys spending time with her family and fiance, renovating their house, coaching, and wedding planning. Gaston Schools photo
Students at Lingerfeldt Elementary learned about economics, personal finance, and business during Junior Achievement Day, an allday program filled with fun activities and guest teachers from the local business community. “We had close to 30 volunteers take the day off from work to teach children about the importance of their education and how their education is a bridge to workforce readiness,� said Christina Lee, project consultant with Junior Achievement of the Central Carolinas. On Friday, December 2, every class from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade had special lessons geared to the students’ age levels. “They were really excited about the process,� said Tammy Milner, a volunteer from Tabernacle Baptist Church, which helped sponsor the event. Milner worked with a second grade classroom, and part of their lesson included creating a donut assembly line. “I think everything is clicking with them,� Milner said. “They’re understanding what it means to work and produce money and to do services and produce goods that help the community as a whole.� “I think it’s really important to teach financial education to children so they
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can create a better financial future for themselves and their families,� added Zachary Brown of Woodforest National Bank, who is also a Junior Achievement board member. Principal Staci Bradley said she was thankful for the community support. “It’s excellent that the students are getting exposed to this. It’s planting the seed for their futures,� she said. Dot Guthrie, a member of
the Gaston County Board of Education, said the day was a great example of partnership between Gaston County Schools and the community. “We see so many wonderful things happening in the classroom,� Guthrie said. “We know that this is a wonderful partnership, and we look forward to having additional ones.� The day included visits from two special “Principals for the Day� -- Dr. Benjamin
Hinton, senior pastor at Tabernacle Baptist Church, and Chris Dobbins, director of the Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services. Tabernacle Baptist provided a pizza party for all 500 students as well as a lunch for the teachers and volunteers. In addition, Woodforest National Bank provided small packages of school supplies to every student.
Students at Hunter Huss High School got a chance to tour a Medevac helicopter recently. Fire and public safety teacher Jerry Swift arranged the visit to give students a chance to learn about careers related to Medevac. The helicopter came from CaroMont Regional Medical Center and landed on the football field. Students from Fire, EMT, and Health Science classes were given tours from the flight crew. Gaston Schools photo
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Students inducted into National Technical Honor Society Gaston County Schools experience and interact with hosted the annual National business leaders and potential Technical Honor Society inemployers. Students with a duction ceremony on ThursCareer and Technical Educaday, November 17 at Stuart tion background are prepared W. Cramer High School. The to pursue a college education program honored approxiand join the workforce after mately 300 high school stuhigh school graduation. dents, who are enrolled in the To be eligible for inducCareer and Technical Edution into the National Technication (CTE) program, for cal Honor Society, a student their outstanding academic must- Complete four courses achievement. in a Career and Technical EduDr. Melissa Balknight, cation cluster area; Maintain Associate Superintendent Honor Society inductees were recognized on Nov. 17, 2016. academic excellence in core Photo furnished and career/technical courses; for Academic Services, welcomed the students, parents, Maintain high attendance; and and guests and congratulated the inductees. Demonstrate leadership skills. “Being inducted into the National Technical Honor Society Local inductees include: is a significant honor for our high school students, and we are Stuart W. Cramer High: Angela Acosta, William Adams, extremely proud of this year’s inductees,” said Balknight. Ryan Bahr, Victoria Black, McKenzie Caddell, Jonathan ColA highlight was the candle lighting portion of the program. lins, Cassandra Colvard, Cassidey Concannon, Abby Conner, Students lit eight candles that represented the attributes of Monica Dotson, knowledge, skill, honesty, service, responsibility, scholarship, Alexis Dunn, Zoe Dyson, Andrea Esparza, Nauja Fair, citizenship, and leadership. Dharma Falls, Trevar Farmer, Walker Frazier, For the past 30 years, the National Technical Honor Society Kendall Garrison, Kaitlyn Grant, Sarah Hambrick, Jordan has been the leader in recognizing student achievement in Ca- Jennings, Julia Kim, Kaitlyn Lefler, Cameron Lewis, Alexus reer and Technical Education. Students who are inducted into Lipscomb, Anna Macaluso, Megan McCulloh, Olivia McLean, the National Technical Honor Society demonstrate academic Zachary Merritt, Mahogany Moore, Jennifer Ocasio, Connor excellence and exceptional leadership. They are career-driven Paschall, Savannah Pepin, Ethan Phillips, and focused on being successful in the professional world. Jennifer Piercy, Marvin Roldan, Amanda Sacchere, TayGaston County students enrolled in Career and Technical lor Seay, Zachary Shope, Katie Sorrell, Imar Terzic, Derek Education courses have an opportunity to take classes in 14 Thomas, Hanson Truong, Nicholas Valego, William Wilburn, career cluster areas. Students may study Business and Finance, Erin Wright. Health Science, Marketing, Information Technology, EngiEast Gaston High: Danielle Allman; Trenton Barber; neering, Manufacturing, Culinary Arts, Automotive Technol- Dustin Bramhall; Elizabeth Cipriano; Stephanee Costner, ogy, Construction, and other career fields. Aleigha Day, Kndyl Felton, Makayla Gosnell, Jared Hamrick, The students also have an opportunity to gain real-world Alexa Helton, Jonathon Holcombe, Megan Mayo, Destiny
Gaston Schools Points of Pride
Gaston County Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker (right rear row) and the seven other regional superintendents of the year were honored last week in Greensboro by the N.C. School Boards Association. Booker is the Southwest Region Superintendent of the Year for 2016-2017, representing the 11 school districts in the greater Charlotte area. Gaston Schools photo
Chris Turner, a senior at Bessemer City High School, was awarded a full scholarship to Brown University valued at more than $270,000. He plans to study engineering or physics. Lingerfeldt Elementary school social worker Nohra Nunez coordinated a schoolwide collection of supplies for Hurricane Matthew flood victims in eastern North Carolina. Stu-
Congratulations to the HOSA Chapter (Heath Occupations Students of America) at Highland School of Technology. Thirteen students recently placed in the top 10 in their events at the District 6 regional competitions, qualifying to compete at the HOSA State Conference in March. Danielle Rondinelli earned 1st place in the prepared speaking category. Second place winners were Savannah Duncan (prepared speaking), Alexandra Hatsios (medical photography), and Alex Ninyeh (extemporaneous writing). Third place winners were Anna Bess and Haley Euler (CPR/First Aid), and Vrinda Desai (medical terminology). Other top 10 winners were Carleigh Ballard (researched persuasive speaking), Madison Gilroy and Taylor Helms (health career display), Priyanj Patel (medical math), and Madelyn Daggerhart (nursing assisting). Advisors for the Highland chapter are Karen Bolick and Angela Garner. Gaston Schools photo
dents donated food, cleaning supplies, and baby items. Ashbrook High School student Lito Mantecon was selected for the Carolina Panthers Community Captain program. Only 10 students in North and South Carolina were chosen for the program, which honors individuals who exemplify excellence in the classroom, on the field, and in the community. The Cherryville High School varsity and junior varsity cheerleading teams earned first-place awards at the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s invitational cheerleading championship. North Gaston High School is one of just 48 schools in the United States to have men’s and women’s soccer teams to receive the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s Team Academic Award.
McGinnis, Savannah McGinnis, Kaylee Meek, Luke Murphy, Selicia Oxendine Castro, Caleb Phillips, Alyssa Poarch, Daisy Ruiz, Brittany Seay, Sydney Szymanski . South Point High: Hashim Ahmad, Josie Airhart, Arman Ali, Jordan Alston, Rebecca Bartlett, Nolan Beatty, McKenna Boyd, Kevin Bui, Patrick Burke, Rodrigo Calles, Chase Dunford, Emily Edwards, Kelly Ford, Brittany Franks, Noah Gadd, Jaelin Griffin, Madison Harper, Niren Johal, James Lassiter, Alexa Leach, Mindy Lunsford, Parker Lynch, Hunter Marett, Brett McGee, Allison Parker, Neeral Patel, Blaire Reagan, Samantha Russell, Jordyn Scheitler, Aaron Smith, Alyssa Smith, Morgan Stachnik, Hannah Stockton, Chase Sturgis, Katherine Thorneburg, Margaret Thorneburg, Luke Via, Alex Webb, Jasmine Willis, Aurora Ziemer.
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Congratulations to North Gaston High School! They were only one of 48 schools in the U.S. where both the men’s and women’s soccer teams earned the Team Academic Award for 201516 from the NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America). This award requires a team average GPA of 3.25 for the entire academic year. Only 4 schools in North Carolina earned this. Gaston Schools photo
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The chill in the air reminds us that winter is coming, and along with it is the likelihood of inclement weather. It is typical for us to receive wintry precipitation in January and February, but I recall a time when our community experienced an ice storm in December and a heavy W. Jeffrey Booker snow in March. We have spent time reviewing our inclement weather procedures. The procedures outline everything from the steps taken for delaying or closing school to checking on school facilities. When we have to delay or close school because of unfavorable road conditions, it is a decision that is made with input from law enforcement and transportation officials. Closing school depends on road conditions across the county. It is important for citizens to realize that even when the main highways are passable, many secondary roads are still covered with snow and ice, which makes it dangerous for buses to travel on them. When it becomes necessary to delay or close school, we want to communicate the information to parents, students, and employees as quickly as possible. The information is shared on the district website, social media, our mobile app, and Channel 21 and through local media outlets and our telephone communication system. We hope everyone realizes that we take inclement weather seriously, and our priority is to ensure the safety of everyone in our school family. We would like to avoid wintry weather altogether, but please know that we are ready to respond when it happens.
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Gaston Schools Board members take oath of office Four Board of Education members took the oath of office during the elected officials swearing-in ceremony last week at the Gaston County Courthouse: Jeff Ramsey (At-Large) and Dot Guthrie (Gastonia Township), both of whom were reelected to the Board, and Terry Usery (Cherryville Township) and Brent Moore (Crowders Mountain Township), who are newly-elected members. They will serve with Dot Cherry (AtLarge), Kevin Collier (Riverbend Township), Lee Dedmon (Gastonia Township), Chris Howell (South Point Township), and Catherine Roberts (Dallas Township), all of whom were not up for re-election this year. The Board of Education also conducted its organizational meeting last week to select the chairman and vice chairman for the next two years. Kevin Collier (Riverbend Township) was elected unanimously to serve as the chairman, and Jeff Ramsey (At-Large) was elected to serve as the vice chairman.
The Gaston County Board of Education at its October meeting thanked representatives from seven community partners for helping with the “School Tools” campaign. Those community partners were WSOC-TV, United States Postal Service, Letter Carriers Association, Office Depot, Gastonia Nissan, Duke Energy - Lark Maintenance Center and the Gaston Gazette. This was the 20th year that Channel 9 has sponsored the regional “School Tools” collection drive, providing advertising and promotional materials to generate interest in the program. This year, there was an 85 percent increase in support in places like Gaston County. Approximately 16,000 items were donated to Gaston County Schools this year.
The Gaston County Board of Education also recognized some of our many outstanding school counselors. Every elementary, middle and high school has at least one counselor. Counselors are in the classroom, teaching character education lessons. Other times counselors provide guidance to students who are making college and career decisions. Counselors also help students deal with challenges they might be afraid to share in the classroom. Whether in small group sessions, one-on-one counseling or after-school meetings with teachers and parents, Gaston County’s school counselors work to help children overcome obstacles and find success. Gaston Schools photos
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Congratulations to Susan Adams of Southwest Middle School, who was honored by the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Mrs. Adams was named the Outstanding Secondary Math Teacher for Gaston County. She has been teaching for 32 years, 22 of those as a 6th grade math teacher at Southwest. “I wouldn’t be anywhere else,” she said. “I love to see the excitement in my students’ eyes when they get it, when they really understand what they’re doing.” Gaston Schools photo
The McAdenville Elementary robotics team, Team Dynamite, recently had a visit from Brandy the miniature horse. The visit was part of their research study of the interaction between therapy horses and children. Gaston Schools photo
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PECANS FOR SALE. $1.25 per pound. 704-419-9702.
LATE 90’S CLASSIC 30, $400 firm. Peavey KB 100 w/TNT 100 Bass Speaker Cabinet, $300 firm. Silvertone Strat type guitar, $200 firm. Washburn D10-S 12 String w/hardshell case, $450, firm. Fender DG 7 guitar, $100 firm. Call Don, 704-322-8029.
2 MONGOOSE LEDGE MOUNTAIN BIKES, $100 each. Youth bed suit, $100. Call 704-3008251.
DECEMBER FINAL MONTH. Ole Grey’s Treasures; Tri-City Mall. Metal signs $5 off, (7) clothing racks, $2.00 bag sale, scrubs $1. Mon.-Fri., 10-5.
2009 250 HONDA RECON, used on farm, good condition, $2100 obo. 2014 COOLSTER 125, excellent condition, pink camo, w/ helmet, $625 obo. 704-616-5331.
SWIMMING POOLS! 16x32 inground, completely installed, 20 years experience. Come & See! Special Price, $12,900. Offer Limited. 828-429-6595.
HONDA 250 ES FOUR WHEELER, like new, $2500. 704-802-4401, anytime.
IMMEDIATE NEED for a Residential Electrical Sevice Technician. Must have 5 years Ex-perience in Residential Wiring. Must be able to work independently, make good decisions and have a current knowledge of NEC. Must have Active Drivers License and clean driving record. Also, must have Tools and be able to pass a drug screen. Call 704-750-3150 and leave message or Email Resume to tina@martinselectricnc.com. (11/30, 12/07, 14, 21, 28, 1/04,11,18)
DATE CODED 1969 350 ENGINE BLOCK, Original bore, ran very little, if any, excellent condition, Bare Block only, Stamp CE, Crate Engine, $600. Generac 5000 watt generator, used very little, been sitting for along time, $300. 704-472-6881. USED SWIVEL WHEEL BRAND TRAILER, used for truck, RV, golf cart or motorcycle. New condition, $600. 704472-6881. NEED BUSINESS CARDS TO PROMOTE YOURSELF & YOUR BUSINESS? 1000 raised print business cards starting at $35 + tax. Shelby Shopper & Info, 503 N. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 704-4841047 or Rutherford Weekly, 369 Butler Rd, Forest City, NC 828-248-1408. REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, washers, dryers & odd furniture. Call 704-481-0954. After 5pm, call 704-482-0540. TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flat Bed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse & Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment, Boiling Springs, NC. 704-434-6389. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITH SCRATCH PADS! Press Room Printing. 704-538-5788, 704-482-2243. HORSE QUALITY HAY. Round & square bales. 704-487-6855. FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Dump truck load, $200. 704-418-3083.
IMMEDIATE NEED for a Commercial Electrician. Must have 5 years Experience in Com-mercial Wiring. Must be able to work independently, make good decisions and have a cur-rent knowledge of NEC. Must have Active Drivers License and clean driving record. Also, must have Tools and be able to pass a drug screen. Call 704-7503150, leave message or Email Resume to tina@martinselectricnc.com. (11/30,12/07, 14, 21, 28, 1/04,11,18)
FOR SALE: FOR PARTS OR WHOLE: 1995 Nissan 4x4. 1987-91 Ford 4WD. 1989-94 Toyota truck parts. 1968-72 Ford parts. Manual & auto trans for Chevy & Ford. Gray factory Ford wheels, 7”x7x15. Set of factory Ford gray center cap & beauty rim, 7x15 & 8x15. Factory Toyota 4WD wheels. Honda car parts for sale. Antique barber chair. WANT TO BUY: Pickup trucks, any model, make, condition. Nissan or Toyota Pickups. 704-538-9742.
CURRENT POSITION OPEN for a Residential Technician. Must have a valid NC Drivers License and knowledge of N.E.C. Must be able to work independent of others, deal with and schedule jobs with customers. Also, will be on call 24-7. Please email resumes to tina@ martinselectricnc.com or call 704-750-3150. (11/30,12/07, 14, 21, 28, 1/04,11,18)
FOR SALE, DELL COMPUTER, One year old, Inspiration 15 3000 Series, Lap top, with Windows 10, $200. Call, 704472-2389.
CAMPERS 1989 PROWLER BY FLEETWOOD, Fifth wheel Camper, 26’, real nice, $3500 obo. 704974-1255. WANT TO BUY: Pop-Up Campers. Call 828-429-3935.
FOR SALE BETTER EFFICIENCY and more heat output than traditional wood heating. Central Boiler Classic Edge OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Call today! Mill Spring Outdoor Furnaces 828-245-0174. ENCLOSED TRAILERS. 7X16, $3100. 6X14, $2900. 6X12, $2000. 704-434-6389. Bridges Riding Equipment, Boiling Springs, NC.
DELL COMPUTER WITH PRINTER, new cartridges, $150. 1600 PSI electric, pressure washer, $75. New Works GT weed eater, $75. 704-4665116.
48” ROUND OAK DINING TABLE w/center pedestal lion claw feet, 4 matching chairs, 24” leaf insert. Good condition, $300. 704-692-4328. M & M USED APPLIANCES. Large selection, late models, 30 day warranty, in Ellenboro. 828305-0322 or 828-980-2477.
GRAND AIR 2.5 TON GAS FURNACE, AC gas pack manufactured, 2012, LP gas, can be converted, very good condition, $700. 704-435-9815 or 704600-7918.
LIKE 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 $250. Call 704-692-4449.
TANNING BED FOR SALE, like new, used only in home. New bulbs, 15 minute timer. Top of line, extra large, 39x81”, excellent condition, $1500 obo. Originally, $3500. For info or pictures, call 704-473-9233.
MINT CONDITION BARBIE DOLLS: (2) Holiday, (1) Jewel Princess, (1) Millennium Princess & (1) Wedding Day. Best discount prices. 828-691-5662.
BEAUTIFUL PUZZLE PICTURES, assembled, framed & under glass. Scenes include Christmas, farm & Thomas Kincaid, $200 each. Brand new All Terrain Vehicle, has generator & lawnmower, $4000. Call 704538-3652 or 704-692-5014. USED CEMENT MIXER, some good parts, good 8 HP Honda motor, $200. 704-691-4816. 600 CDS & CASSETTES. Records: 127 albums, 125 45’s, 2 chairs by Century, like new. 2 blue Wing chairs by Drexel Heritage. Christmas Wreaths, $1 each. 828-657-5980.
MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE; Oak or Hickory. Cut, split, & delivered. Prices start at $60. Open 7 days a week. 1-828395-0758. 2011 32 FT. SALEM CAMPER, tagalong with one slide, salvage title, excellent condition, no leaks, livable, $10,000. 828748-1172. KING KOIL QUEEN MATTRESS SET, excellent condition, $350 firm. Cash only. Call 10am-5pm. Forest City area. 701-850-0950. FLAGS & FLAG POLES IN STOCK. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.
TRAILERS-TRAILERS: 7x16 Enclosed $3995, (5) in stock. New 5x8 UT $525. 5x10 High Side $1195. Over 60 Trailers in stock! J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. STORAGE BUILDINGS. Cash specials or rent to own. Payments from $63 month. Come see us! FREE delivery & FREE setup. J Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895. FIREWOOD FOR SALE. All Hardwood, 3/4 ton, $75. 10 foot trailer stacked, $150. 20 mile radius. Call 704-473-9379. HP DESKJET PRINTER, new, $50. Real Tree ladies camo sandals, pink & brown, size 9, $20. Mr. Coffee ice tea maker, new, $15. Donna Sharp medium tote, green & purple, new, $20. 828-429-5050. 2011 3 WHEEL ICE BEAR TRIKE MOPED with 196 miles, like new, highway ready, $1600. 828-245-5496 or 828-201-7973. FESCUE HAY FOR SALE, $3.50 per bale (no rain). Call 704-538-4110, if no answer, leave message. KENMORE MICROWAVE (stove top), $80. (2) WWII foot lockers, $75 each. 828-9800080.
2007 YAMAHA TTR 125, 4 stroke, very good condition, new front & rear tire. Make great Christmas gift! $1350. 828-4295202.
WANT TO BUY $$CASH$$ PAID FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Cell, 704-6954917. Rick Hutton, Collector. WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS, trailers, metal boats, tractors & farm equipment & scrap metal. Must have ID & proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. 704-692-1006. WANTED TO BUY, GOOD USED FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES, and antiques or estates. 704-481-0954, after 5 p.m. 704-482-0540. RED ROAD TOWING PAYING CASH FOR YOUR CAR Running or not, title, no title. Charles Dellinger. 704-6926767, 704-487-0228. BUYING JUNK CARS, title or no title. Running or not. Fast on time service. BUYING BUSES, BIG TRUCKS, & MOST ANY METAL. 704-692-6752. WANT TO BUY: USED ARMY JEEP. Preferably 1940 year. 914-451-7540.
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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 G Grill 6418 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2108
Just C Cookin 1108 E. Main St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-7031
Chicken King 130 W. Charlotte Ave. Mt Holly NC 28120 704-812-8266
China Garden 190 E. Dallas Rd. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-8788
New China 6517 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 829-1010
The Grill 682 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5179
Long Creek Fish Fry 1425 Lower Dallas Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-3998
China Two Mt Holly 595 Highland St. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-8090
Friendly’s Of Stanley 119 N. Main St. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-7088
Old Stone Steak House 23 S. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-9995
White Restaurant 417 Catawba St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3886
North Star Seafood 2150 Dallas High Shoals Hwy. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-7715
Sake Express Inc. of Mount Holly 349 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-4819
Gus’s Sir Beef Restaurant 106 Mariposa Rd. Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988
Peace-N-Hominy Q Shack 403 E. Catawba St. • Ste 200 Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 464-7647
Wingstreet 685 Park St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-7335
Peet’s Coffee & Tea 715 W. Trade St. Dallas, NC 28034 (704) 922-6791
Side Trax Sports Bar & Food 121 W. Central Ave. Mt Holly NC 28012 704-827-3603
Hunan To Go 509 S. Hwy 27 Stanley NC 28164 704-263-3988
Peet’s Coffee & Tea 701 Hawley Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-8885
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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
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Woodshed Restaurant 212 S. Main St. Stanley, NC 28164 (704) 263-1030
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
Asian Garden 202 Market St. Cramerton, NC 28032 (704) 824-8318 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
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 String Bean The Fresh Market & Deli 106 N. Main St. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-3636 Sub Corral Sandwich Shop 6831 W. Wilkinson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-5466
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
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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Billys Barbeque Family Restaurant 1127 W. Charlotte Ave. Mount Holly, NC 28120 (704) 827-8747
H&M Deli and Market 1019 Wilkerson Blvd. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 820-8611 Joe’s Touch of Italy 503 S. Central Ave. Belmont, NC 28012 (704) 825-2805
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55 Glenway Street Belmont, NC 28012
704-829-7717 www.glenwaypremiumpub.com