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Thursday, December 24, 2015

Mount Holly seats council members

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail

Last week’s Mt. Holly city council meeting saw a new member sworn in and three incumbents also take the oath of office from Judge Jesse Caldwell III. Following that, a large number of city employees received recognition for years of service and a new police officer was pinned.

Dressed in his black robes, Judge Caldwell summoned new councilmember Jeff Meadows to the front where he was sworn in as his family gathered ‘round.

Meadows, 47 years old, and his wife, Hope, are excited to be raising their two children, Sophia and Bo, in Mt. Holly. Their family has lived in Mt. Holly for the last eight plus years.

“I am honored to serve the City of Mt. Holly with a fresh perspective and a positive outlook,” Meadows said. “’Opportunities for Growth’ will be my highest priority.

My approach will be to first listen and learn, then act accordingly. I will support a thriving community functioning within our means through balanced growth (Residential and Commercial); economic development (Job Creation and Retention); preserving our quality of life (Community Events and Programs); encouraging civic engagement; and top quality services to our citizens. Updating our Strategic Vision Plan with specific input from our citizens will be a key element to continue Mount Holly’s success. Mt. Holly is a community of choice and I want to be a part of keeping it that way.

See COUNCIL pages 4 & 5

Mt. Holly’s new councilmember, Jeff Meadows, was sworn in last Monday by Judge Jesse Caldwell III as Jeff’s wife Hope, son Bo, and daughter Sophia looked on.

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A century of Christmases and counting...

Mable Davis of Stanley celebrates 103 years

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Queen of Apostles singers at Santa Maria.

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Queen of the Apostles choir sings in Vatican City Special by Julie Andrews Queen of the Apostles Church choir, Belmont, had the unique experience of singing at St. Peters Basilica in Vatican City while on a seven day tour of Italy.

Liturgy and Music Director Chrissy Glisson learned about the opportunity to sing at St. Peter’s through Music Celebrations International in Tempe, Ariz., which organized the concert tour.

See CHOIR pages 2 & 3

“Just live your life!”

When someone who has been on the planet for over a century says that, you had better listen up.

That’s definitely the case for Mable Carson Davis who currently resides quite spryly at the Stanley Total Living Center and who will celebrate her 103rd birthday there on Sunday, Dec. 27th.

To put things in perspective, Davis was born the same year the Titanic went down, Woodrow Wilson was elected President, and New Mexico was admitted as the 47th state.

Davis was born in Gastonia to Robert and Dollie Stradley Carson in 1912. Her dad’s job was to install textile machinery in new mills so the family moved a lot.

“We lived in places like Thomasville and Haw River,” Davis (whose mind recalls names and dates as clear as a bell) said. “We moved every couple of years.

When we lived in Haw River I remember my father holding me up to see a parade See MABLE page 3

Mable C. Davis will celebrate her 103rd birthday December 27 at Stanley Total Living Center where she has lived since 2001.

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Chrissy Glisson singing a solo at Santa Maria.

CHOIR From page 1 Music Celebrations invited more than 100 choirs to audition and about a dozen submissions were received. Queen of the Apostles choir was selected to join three choirs from California in celebrating the conclusion of the Second Vatican Council, one of the most important events in the modern history of the Roman Catholic Church.

“I was so excited to be able to offer this opportunity to the members of our choir and church community,” said Glisson.

“It was such a memorable experience for me and everyone, including several members who made their first trip to Vatican City in their late 70’s.”

The choir was part of the Festival of Faith chorus that sang at Sunday mass at St. Peter’s Basilica and a concert at Basilica di Santa Maria sopra Minerva. Both concerts were directed by Monsignor Pablo Colino, retired Vatican’s music director.

Under his direction, the choir sang “Ave Maria” by Tómas Luis de Victoria, “Alma Redemptoris Mater” by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, “Locus Iste” by Anton Bruckner and “Ave Verum” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

“I was so moved by the experience and opportunity to work with Colino,” said Glisson “I felt the beauty and meaning of every note we were singing.”

The tour group also celebrated the Jubilee Mass with Pope Francis and Emeritus Pope Benedict to proclaim 2015-16 a Holy Year of Mercy. The Holy Year, which began on Dec. 8, is a yearlong jubilee during which the Pope hopes to emphasize the merciful side of the church. Mass attendees shared in the historic moment of Pope Francis opening the Holy Doors on St. Peters’ Basilica, which only happens every 25 years.

Sister Mary Andrew, one of four Sisters from Sisters of Mercy who made the journey, was one of the lucky faithful who passed through the door right after the Pope, other clergy and dignitaries.

“It was a chance of a lifetime going through the Holy Day at the opening of the Year of Mercy,” said Sister Mary Andrew. “I realized as I went through the door, my call to be merciful and compassionate, and that is what we are all called

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The Queen of Apostles singers at St. Peter’s. to be.”

It is estimated that more than 10 million faithful will pass through the Holy Door of St. Peters Basilica over the course of the next year in a rite of pilgrimage dating back centuries.

In addition to singing and celebrating mass at St. Peters, the

Queen of Apostles singers before their concert.

group also toured The Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls, Basilica of St. John Lateran, The Holy Stairs and made a day trip to Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis. The trip was such a success, that Glisson has already started talking about another journey of music and faith to Ireland in 2017.

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MABLE From page 1 in November 1918 celebrating the end of World War I. I was six years old.”

That same year saw Mable and her mother get caught up in the flu epidemic that killed millions worldwide.

“We were put in a big house that had been turned into a hospital,” she said.

“The halls were filled with sick people on gurneys, but we had a Mable Davis room with a fireplace.

My mother was unconscious for several days. When she woke up they put her in a chair beside the fireplace. It was beautiful to see her sitting there.”

Medicine for flu victims was primitive.

‘They put mustard plasters on us,” Davis said. “It burned.”

In 1919, Mable and her family returned to Gaston County and lived in North Belmont while her father helped set up the Acme Mill. Later he put textile machines in the Perfection Mill.

“I went to school in the old Goshen Presbyterian Church building,” she said. “There were just a few of us students. It cost my father $2.50 a month to send me to school. Sometimes we rode the P&N trolley. A Mr. Rhyne was the conductor.”

Davis credits her grandmother with helping make her a “ravenous” reader.

“My favorite book was ‘Black Beauty’,” she said.

Davis graduated Belmont High in 1933.

By and by Davis developed a desire to become a nurse.

“I graduated Mercy Nursing School in 1936,” she said. “I had to go to Raleigh to take the state test. It was three days of questions and answers. Now, they do it on a computer.”

A polio epidemic broke out in 1937 and Mable’s training as a nurse was badly needed.

“There were so many cases they had to put up tents in the hospital yard,” she said. “One patient was a young mother with children. She had to stay in an iron lung. It was so sad.”

In 1939 she married Lawrence Davis who was a food broker in Charlotte. They did not have children.

“When World War II came my husband wasn’t drafted because he had a heart problem,” Mable said. “But his younger brother had to go.”

Davis finally retired from nursing in 1982 at the age of 70.

“I loved nursing,” she says.

Time marched on. Davis was living in Charlotte and her sister Bobbie Deeny, now 93, had eventually come to stay at Stanley Total Living Center. Mable tried to visit- she had her driving license renewed for five years when she turned 95, but eventually decided to come to Stanley after giving up the wheel at 100.

“Bobbie and I get together every afternoon and read and visit,” Davis said.

Overall, life still seems good to Davis, she is sharp as a tack and takes one day at a time- with a lot of memories. A special birthday bash is planned for her next Sunday and this year makes over a century of Christmases- and counting- for a remarkable lady.

The Queen of Apostles group is seen in front of St. Francis Statue in Rome.

Holy Angels hosts Montcross Area Chamber for 60th anniversary Surrounded by beautifully lighted angels in an outdoor pavilion on the grounds of Holy Angels in Belmont, Chamber members and friends helped celebrate the 60th anniversary of the nonprofit organization serving children and adults with severe physical and intellectual disabilities at a moving and memorable “Network After Work” reception on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015.

Holy Angels CEO Regina Moody announced that the official anniversary observance program will be on the afternoon of December 20.

The date is significant because it is the birthday of the late Maria Morrow, who was the first resident of Holy An- Holy Angels CEO Regina Moody (center) with Chamber Board Chair Melia Lyerly of Lyerly gels in 1955. Maria suffered Agency (left) and Holy Angels staff members enjoying themselves on stage after a short proprofound physical disabilities gram during the “Network After Work” reception. On the back row, from left, are Mike Giang, and was taken in as an infant CFO; Sr. Nancy Nance, Vice President of Community Relations; Kerri Massey, Chief Program by the Sisters of Mercy. Soon Officer; Sherry Collins, Development Associate; Anne Bogen, Chief Development Officer; Joey other children with severe Medlock, Facilities Director; Dennis Kuhn, COO. disabilities arrived, and the Montcross Chamber photo Holy Angels organization was born. Maria, whose life expectancy was three months the services and programs provided by Holy Angels. when she arrived, lived 54 years at Holy Angels, working in More information about Holy Angels is available at many areas including reception and becoming an ambassador 704.825.4161, or online at www.holyangelsnc.org. for the organization. She died in 2009.

For the Chamber event, the Push Place outdoor pavilion was enclosed with clear plastic side panels and beautifully lighted and decorated for Christmas. Cherub’s Cafe, a Holy Angels vocational program where residents work with staff support, catered the event. Chamber members and friends attended in large numbers for business networking and to learn more about

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COUNCIL From page 1 Our city would benefit from increased retail development, the addition of various restaurant choices and another grocery store. Office development should also be explored as well. These land uses lend themselves to infill development. Property values are impacted positively by these types of land use.

The tax base and revenue is expanded with this type of development allow us to keep our tax rates stable.”

Next up to take the oath was incumbent Carolyn Breyare who retained her seat by one vote in the November election. Incumbent Perry Toomey was also sworn in. Mayor Bryan Hough also took the oath

from Judge Caldwell.

Outgoing council member Jason Gowen was recognized for his four years on the dais.

Hough praised Gowen for his work in getting a park for special needs children as well as pushing for new fire trucks and the North Fire Station. He also mentioned Gowen’s efforts on behalf of the Mt. Holly Community Relief Organization, Economic Development Commission, and downtown beautification.

“He is persistent and intelligent,” said Hough.

Later, Gowen posted this on Facebook.

“Tonight I said goodbye, goodbye to the single greatest job I have ever had; representative of the people of Mount Holly,” he wrote.

“While I struggled to hold back my emotions, the proclamation that was delivered was amazing and beautiful.

I will miss my council family but my sincere and heartfelt thanks to our citizens is endless. Best wishes to the newly elected council on a strong future filled with success and prosperity for our citizens.”

Mt. Holly PD got a new officer when Michael Dodd was sworn in by Mayor Hough as police chief Don Roper looked on. After the oath, Michael’s father Darrell Dodd affixed his badge.

Officer Dodd, 24, graduated from North Gaston High

New Mt. Holly police officer Michael Dodd was sworn in and had his badge pinned on by dad Darrell Dodd.

School, and has a degree in Criminal Justice from Appalachian State University. He completed an internship at MHPD while a student at ASU in 2014. He lives in Dallas.

He completed Basic Law Enforcement training at Gaston College.

“Officer Dodd is a great addition to our team, and will be an asset to the citizens of Mount Holly,” Roper said. “He has a good work ethic, is eager to learn, and presents himself in a professional manner. We are lucky to have him on board.”

After the swearing in ceremonies, the council saw a number of city employees recognized for years of service.

Police department employees who received service plaques included: Douglas Baker 5 years; Todd Calhoun 25 years; Arnold Hilton 5 years; Stephanie Howell 10 years; Melinda Lail 15 years; Jeff Skidmore 10 years; Fred Tindall 15 years.

Parks and Recreation employees recognized were Chris Groves 5 years; Mark Jusko 15 years; Jeff Lowery 10 years.

Fire department employees honored included Travis Collier and Robert Walker both with 15 years.

Streets employee Timothy Jones 15 years. Utilities employees Michael Moretz with 15 years; Ray Clemmer 25 years. Administration, assistant city manager Jamie Guffey with 15 years.

In another bit of business, council also appointed committee members for the upcoming year. These

Incumbent council member Carolyn Breyare took the oath as granddaughter Chelsea Bailey Engle assisted.

Incumbent mayor Bryan Hough had son Jack, daughter Mattie, and wife Gina on hand as he took the oath. included Mayor Pro-Tem, David Moore; City Attorney, Kemp Michael; Deputy City Attorney Marie Anders; City Auditors, Martin & Starnes; Tax Collector, Sandra Walker; Economic Development Committee all council members with Toomey and Moore as liaison; Centralina Council of Governments, Breyare and Meadows as alternate; YMCA Board, Meadows; ABC Board, Meadows; Construction Committee, Jim Hope, Jerry Bishop, Toomey; Parks and Recreation Commission, Hope and Moore; Transportation Advisory Committee, Toomey and Breyare as alternate; Utilities Committee, Toomey.

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This large group was made up of Mt. Holly employees who were honored for their years of service.

Mayor Bryan Hough presented outgoing councilmember Jason Gowen with a plaque recognizing him for his years on the council as well as other civic involvements.

Officer Todd Calhoun was recognized for 25 years with Mt. Holly PD. Seen with Calhoun are chief Don Roper and councilmember and former chief Jerry Bishop.

Mt. Holly assistant city manager Jamie Guffey was recognized for 15 years service. Seen with Guffey is city manager Danny Jackson.

Mt. Holly councilmember Jim Hope and Judge Jesse Caldwell III greeted each other at the swearing in ceremony.

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Meditations

Tuesday Afternoon Book Club has been busy

You must have faith Sgt. Donald Blackwell, of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, Hickory Grove Division, taught me a valuable lesson about faith. During a ride-along we stopped at a license checkpoint. Sgt. Blackwell and I were in deep theological conversation about faith. Well, in all honesty, it was an intense debate.

Sgt. Blackwell took my arm and said, “Pastor, you are not listening. Look up at the sky and tell me what do you see.”

I glanced upward and said, “Blue sky, white clouds and a few birds.” Sgt. Blackwell said, “Now, what do you see beyond the blue sky, clouds and birds.” I glanced at him and said, “I know what’s out there, but I cannot see it.”

In full excitement, he cried, “That’s it!!! That is where faith begins.”

Of course, that comment put this pastor in deep contemplation. For many who have full use of our sense of sight, we often take for granted what is unseen especially when worshiping an unseen God. When life overwhelms us, we pray for relief. If relief does not come immediately, we doubt if God cares or answer prayer.

When Moses was on Mount Sinai talking with God, the people became

Belmont’s “Now faith is restless. They Tuesday Afternoon could not see the assurance Book Club has held the invisible of things hoped a couple of meetGod present, for, the convic- ings lately. and now their The Novemtion of things leader was not ber meeting of not seen.” Hevisible. They the Tuesday Afbrews 11:1 told Aaron, ternoon Book “Come, make ESV. Faith Club was held at us a god who perceives as the home of Lissa will go before real what is not McMeeken, hostus; as for this Rev. Angela Pleasants revealed to the ess. After greetMoses, the man First United ing the members senses. who brought Methodist Church, Lissa introduced How should us up from the Mount Holly Christy Hill, an acland of Egypt, we respond tive member of the we do not know what has be- when the crisis seem bigger Audobon Society. come of him.” Exodus 32:1b than our faith? The writer Christy, an avid The December meeting of the Tuesday Afternoon Book Club picture NASB. The people wanted bird watcher and a visible God and became of Proverbs tells us not to advocate, presented shows from the left and going around the table: Agnes Horsley, Gearl doubtful when they could not lean unto our understanding. an interesting video Dean Page, Lissa McMeeken, Beth Geddis, Eva Ann Via, Clenda Lineberger, Edna Walker, and Del Poovey.

Trust in the Lord with our perceive their God. program that she Photo Gearl Dean Page What images do we trust entire heart. In all our ways had made, “Bird more than God, because we acknowledge him, and he Friendly Backyard Habitat”. how important it is to pro- the catered luncheon. The vide friendly backyards for members enjoyed fellowcan see, touch, taste and will make straight our paths.

She helped us understand the birds since we are pres- ship along with the lunch. A smell? Do we become angry ently losing most of the ag- decision had been made in and bitter when we don’t see the manifestation of God’s Creating Memories With Dignity & Respect ricultural lands. The basic November to forgo the usual needs of birds are food, exchange of gifts with each promises? God said the people corrupted themselves by shelter, water, and a place other, and instead, to bring trusting in a false god. We to raise their young. Christy money to be used for a needy focus more on the trials begave examples of ways we cause. It was decided that the cause they are visible rather can provide for those needs than the invisible God. and enjoy having a variety of money would be sent to the Funeral & Cremation Belmont Community OrgaFaith in God is not debirds in our yards. pendent on what is seen.

SERVICE The Tuesday Afternoon nization in memory of the Faith anticipates the future Book Club had their annual past president, Emily Smith, and acts on the promises of Christmas Luncheon on De- who had died in November. the future. Faith looks at our cember 8, at Covenant Vil- President Agnes Horsley precurrent situation and sees the lage in Gastonia. Gearl Dean sided over a brief business invisible God moving in it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Full Gospel Church 106 School St 704-827-9621 Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252 Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280

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Dozens of folks lined up outside the Purple Planet 3D /Haunted Mill in Belmont to get gifts from Santa at Saturday’s “Share the Love” event.

Santa, DJ Buddy Love (blue hat), and members of the Messer, Liner, Caskey, Hutto, Allison, Hawkins, and Wilson families helped put on the Share the Love Christmas toy giveaway.

Pictured left to right are Foundation board member Rick Craig, GSB member Bob Lowder, GSB president Ken Herring, Foundation board member May Barger, and Foundaion board member Ron Sytz.

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Gaston Symphonic Band receives 5k grant

Cliff and Jodi Scott along with Addison and Brian Hutto helped buy a lot of the toys that were given away at the Share the Love event.

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With four free concerts per year and appearances in support of Keep Gastonia Beautiful, McAdenville Yule Log Celebration, Veterans Memorial Day Service, and other community events, the GSB is truly Gaston County’s concert band.

Band President, Ken Herring, said, “this generous grant allows us to reach further into the community and creating more collaborative efforts.”

The Community Foundation awards annual grants through a competitive application and review process. Ernest Sumner, CFGC Executive Director said, “Providing an unique cultural experience, the Gaston Symphonic Band delivers high quality concerts in Gaston County. Funding

Gaston Symphonic Band will allow more members of the community to enjoy their music, at no charge and also support an educational experience for musicians.”

The Gaston Symphonic Band was organized to provide a musical program of the highest standards for area musicians, allowing those individuals who obtain membership an opportunity to participate in a concert environment and develop their musical skills while performing with other musicians and to provide for the community a cultural setting where all citizens may benefit.

Organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, the GSB membership is open, by audition, to adult musicians and to promising high school students who are recommended by their own instructors. Rehearsals are held each Thursday, 7:00 PM, in the band room of Grier Middle School. The next scheduled concert is Friday, April 8, 2016. If you are interested come to a rehearsal or reply to contact@gsbinfo.org.

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Thursday, December 24, 2015

THE SAVIOUR IS BORN

We Celebrate Christmas

Luke 1 The Birth of Jesus Foretold 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”

29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. 31 You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end.”

34”How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”

35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[c] the Son of God. 36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. 37 For nothing is impossible with God.” 38”I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her.

Mary Visits Elizabeth 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! 43But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 45Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!”

Mary’s Song 46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.

From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name.

50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.

51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.

52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.

53 He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.

54 He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful 55 to Abraham and his descendants forever, even as he said to our fathers.”

Luke 2 The Birth of Jesus 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.)

3 And everyone went to his own town to register.

4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

The Shepherds and the Angels 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.

9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ[a] the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14”Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”

15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.

17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

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Bob Blanton, the Chair of the Gaston College Social & Behavioral Sciences Department and the Study Tours Director, has planned and will lead the tour as he has since the program began in 1978. This will be the 85th Study Tour he has organized, beginning with an inaugural trip to England and Belgium. Gaston College was the first community college in the Western Carolinas to institute such an international educational travel program. Since Blanton organized the program in 1977, it has gone on to have the longest continuous successful history among community colleges in the state.

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and staff, participate in each Study Tour. The most recent trips were to Peru in December 2014, and to Croatia and Venice in May 2015.

The Spring 2016 Study Tour will visit the Kingdom of Morocco. The ten-day tour, leaving on May 14 and returning on May 23, includes trips to Casablanca, Marrakesh, Rabat, Meknes and Fes. Blanton, who has traveled to Morocco on three previous occasions, is enthusiastic about introducing the group to an exotic destination that is not on the European or Latin American tourist list. Morocco, with its stable government, strong economy, and welcoming culture, has much to offer visitors from the west. Moroccan cuisine, says Blanton, “is one of the finest in the Mediterranean World,” and has become a favorite of discriminating diners all over the world.

For information or to make reservations for the Spring 2016 Gaston College Study Tours trip to experience the Culture & Cuisine of Morocco, contact Bob Blanton at 704922-6339 or blanton.bob@gaston.edu or go to www.gaston.edu and look under “Quick Links” for the Study Tours tab.

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Gaston County Board of Education meeting briefs and Wales University; Corinthia Friday, Mars Hill University; Em’Pris Orr, Gardner-Webb University; Haley Roberts, Lenoir-Rhyne University and Mars Hill University; and Maria Araujo, Gardner-Webb University.

Lowell Elementary hosted a Community Partner Luncheon. Leaders from businesses, churches and organizations enjoyed a barbecue lunch while students shared a Google slide presentation featuring good news about the school. Guests also visited classrooms to observe the school’s Reading Workshop program.

Students from North Gaston High School and Stuart W. Cramer High School earned awards for their performances at the N.C. Theatre Conference High School Play Festival, which is the largest high school theatre event in the Southeast. The Stuart W. Cramer students performed “Home - Portrait of a Family.” They received awards for Excellence in Scenic Design, Excellence in Acting (Ava Smith), and Excellence in Design and Technical Production (Ambrea Campbell). The North Gaston students performed “Meeting Sam” and received the Excellence in Characterization Award and the Excellence in Stage Management Award (Kylie Jacobs).

Hunter Huss High School conducted a food truck fundraiser to support the culinary arts students in the International Baccalaureate program. Teachers Alisha Hester and Camille Jackson organized the event to raise funds for food supplies, equipment and field trips to visit culinary universities and restaurants.

Sherwood Elementary observed National Homeless Youth Awareness Month by sponsoring a donation drive for the Women’s Shelter of Gaston County. Students and families collected diapers, toothpaste and toothbrushes. School social worker Angela Ferguson organized the collection.

South Point High School had students to earn awards at the DECA Marketing Competitive Events Conference in Lincolnton. Jessica Helton, Riley Nichols and Jake Kauer received the highest exam scores in their categories and Jessica Helton and

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Ashbrook senior Mara Branham received a scholarship to play softball at Erskine College.

Bessemer City Central Elementary and Bessemer City Primary sponsored canned food drives for the Bessemer City Crisis Center. Bessemer City Central collected 1,098 items and Bessemer City Primary collected 800 cans of food.

W. Blaine Beam Intermediate School students and staff collected more than $4,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

The following John Chavis Middle students were winners in the Keep Gastonia Beautiful recycled art contest: Wyatt Ford, first place; Mallory England, third place; and Kirsten Goodman, honorable mention.

East Gaston High School sophomore Landon Maxwell won the U.S. Track and Field North Carolina Junior Olympics boys cross country championship in the 15-16 years age division.

He was also the runner-up in the Big South Conference championship.

The following East Gaston students earned awards in the Keep Gastonia Beautiful recycled art contest: Shawn Hedgecoe, first place; Cameron Tarte, second place; and Rachel McFarland, honorable mention.

Forest Heights Elementary hosted Cardinal Unity Day as students showed they were united in the fight against bullying by wearing the school colors. Students also assisted in making public service announcement videos to support National Bullying Prevention Month efforts.

The Forestview High School television broadcasting class earned second place in the N.C. School Board Association’s High School Video Contest. The students created a short video on the topic “What’s Super About Public Schools.” Cameron Kurtiak, Conrad Tolbert, Seth Denton, Erin Sanders, Jacob Lineberry, Jordan Pippins, and advisor Melissa Heilig were honored for their work at a ceremony in Greensboro.

The W.C. Friday Middle November Students of the Month were Lindsay Hannah, Eric Brady, Austin McClure, Kagen Webb, Bryleigh Weigum, Hunter Thomas, Sarah Walters, Courtney Treadway, Hailey Frady, Morgan Chupp, Traic Johnson and Maria Rivas.

W.C. Friday Middle sponsored a “Pennies for Pasta” fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and raised $2,724.47. Betsy Sigmon’s sixth grade class raised the most money and enjoyed an Olive Garden luncheon.

The eighth grade classes at W.C. Friday Middle sponsored a school-wide canned food drive and collected 1,835 cans for the Dallas Food Bank.

Sarah Kistler’s seventh grade class at Cramerton Middle School was featured on Channel One, a news network for students and schools. The channel asked classes to post pictures of places they have been by using the hashtag #CH1geoweek, and the school’s submission was featured on the November 20 broadcast.

Members of the Ashbrook High School, Stuart W. Cramer High School and Highland School of Technology FBLA chapters attended the Future Business Leaders of America Regional Fall Leadership Conference. More than 200 students from across the region participated in various workshops and activities and heard a presentation by keynote speaker Sarah Cherne, president and CEO of Junior Achievement of Charlotte.

Woodhill Elementary received a special visit from Senator Kathy Harrington, who congratulated the school for its fundraising campaign for Heifer International.

The Highland School of Technology HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) chapter participated in the District 6 Fall Leadership Training held in Huntersville. The program provided team building and leadership strategies for HOSA officers. Students Jenna Payne, Haley Abernathy, Sidney Roberts, Kelsey Best, Savannah Duncan and Austin Lowry attended the training with chapter advisor Waheebah al-Uqdah.

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Belmont Middle Soccer falls short in championship The Belmont Wildcats soccer team entered the Gaston County Championship game against the Holbrook Lions on a 10 game winning streak after beating last year’s champs, Mt. Holly, in the semi-final game 1-0.

In an ironic twist, Belmont would end the season against the very team they opened against with a 4-2 loss, only this time it was for all the marbles.

As expected both teams were amped up and ready to play.

The game was a defensive battle with both goalies making several great saves leaving no score after regulation and two 5 minute over times.

The Championship came down to penalty kicks.

Holbrook made 3 of 4 penalty kicks and on Belmont’s final attempt the kick missed wide right giving the championship to Holbrook 3-2, to end a very good season for the Belmont Wildcats Soccer Team.

Coach Sam Pruitt praises his Wildcats after a heartbreaking loss in the Championship game against the Holbrook Lions.

Belmont Middle School’s goalie Eli Fermaglich makes another great save in the game against Holbrook Middle.

Photos by Bill Bostick Belmont’s #9 Will Porter goes for it during the Gaston County Championship game against Holbrook.

Belmont’s Ben Abramowitz battles for the ball in the Holbrook game.

Belmont’s #6 Matthew Odell fights for the ball against a Holbrook player.

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Stuart Cramer JV beat Forestview 40-38 in triple overtime.

In this shot Stuart Cramer’s #12 Javarus Keith stretches for a layup.

Storm player #11 Isaiah Foust shoots a high jumper against Forestview.

Storm standout #32 Scott Moore lays it in against Forestview.

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Stuart Cramer Storm player #23 Jordan Sherrill fights for a rebound in the Forestview contest.

Stuart Cramer’s #5 Dezure Moulden and a Forestview player take to the air in last week’s game. Forestview prevaled 55-45.

Lady Raiders regroup after pair of losses

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Playing in any sporting event can be an emotional roller coaster. At one moment you may be on top of the world and things couldn’t be better. In the next the bottom falls out and you are trying to figure out what just happened. that’s how sports is. It’s not just a test of physical prowess. It’s a test of the mind. What you do when faced with adversity can define you.

The South Point Lady Raiders may be at that moment. The Lady Raiders were 4-1 before starting their Big South conference schedule opening against Hunter Huss and Ashbrook.

Until those two games things were looking good. But after tough back to back losses to Huss and Ashbrook the Lady Raiders will be regrouping. Deciding where they want their still young 2015-2016 basketball season to go.

In the match-up against Huss the Lady Raiders played hard.

Huss jumped out to an early 24-15 lead at the half, but South Point didn’t give in.

In the 3rd quarter the Lady Raiders went on a 16-8 run. South Point only trailed by a point going into the 4th period. The 4th period was a battle to determine who could claw out the win.

Huss held on and squeaked out a 40-38 win. Senior Alli Jackson was South Point’s top scorer with 12 points. Jaelin Griffin was the Lady Raiders top rebounder with 8 boards.

The game was a tough loss but the Lady Raiders just got edged out. The Huss game also took its toll when Kayleigh Shreffler suffered a concussion.

The Ashbrook game was another story all the way around.

To start with South Point went into the game down two starters in Jaelin Griffin and Kayleigh Shreffler. Shreffler missed action

under the precautionary concussion protocols.

South Point head coach Amanda Hodge needed to retool the roster so she brought up Jailah Greer and Dy’Air McCormick to fill in the gaps.

Right from the tip off Ashbrook played an aggressive in your face game. They contested every shot and pass South Point made. The Ashbrook pressure was relentless and consistent.

The Lady Raiders just never found to counter attack.

Alli Jackson got the Lady Raiders on the board first with a 3 pointer putting the score at 7-3. That was as close as South Point would ever get to Ashbrook. Jackson’s points were the only points the Lady Raiders scored until Dy’Air McCormick hit a basket at the 5:15 mark in the 2nd period. By then South Point was already down 36-5.

In the second half things looked the same for South Point.

Ashbrook just out played the Lady Raiders in all areas of the game. Ashbrook won 68-15.

Coach Hodge didn’t dwell on the obvious. The scoreboard spoke for itself.

“This was a learning experience,” Hodge said.

Instead of rehashing everything that went wrong Hodge looked at what was good about the game.

“We were down two starters,” Hodge added. “We brought up two JV players in Jailah Greer and Dy’Air McCormick.

They did very well.”

The Lady Raiders will have a chance to reflect on the last few games. South Point will be off for the holiday break. Hopefully they won’t let these road blocks derail what can still be a very promising season.

The 4-3 Lady Raiders will be back in action on January 5th at Forestview.

The Belmont city council approved funding to replace the current basketball court at Reid Park with a new concrete court with new goals. The new court will be similar to the one recently built at Crescent Park. It should be completed before spring 2016. The parking lot will also be repaved. Located at 305 Sacco Street. Reid Park includes two lighted Little League fields, playground, picnic tables, and basketball courts. Reid Park may be reserved for practices, birthdays, church gatherings, reunions, etc.

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Scenes from McAdenville annual Yule Log Parade A clear and chilly night combined with tens of thousands of sparkling holiday lights brought a nice sized crowd to McAdenville last Friday for the annual Yule Log parade and ceremony.

After the log was officially dedicated, folks strolled Christmas Town USA and soaked up the festive ambience.

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House of Mercy news The Tradesmen threw an awesome holiday party once again for House of Mercy residents on Saturday, Dec. 5th.

They presented House of Mercy a $5,000 donation plus gift cards for our residents, a lovely fruit basket and a wonderful spread of food. The Tradesmen have now donated over $80,000 to House of Mercy.

House of Mercy’s World AIDS Day commemoration took place on December 1st to remember and honor the 318 House of Mercy residents since its opening in 1991. Thanks to Sponsors of this event: Rodgers Builders, Wells Fargo, Gilead Sciences, Belmont Flooring Center, Complete Eye Care and P.C. Godfrey. Sister Carmelita Hagan led the invocation and closing prayer. Board member Kathleen Finnigan performed The Promise - an original song she composed in tribute to House of Mercy residents. Her husband Barry accompanied. MAC Cosmetics volunteers were a great asset.

House of Mercy welcomes new Board Member Yates Dunaway IV and bids farewell with appreciation to outgoing Board Member Sinead O’Doherty.

House of Mercy appreciates recent grants from the Community Foundation of Gaston County (funding assistance for a gently used van purchase), Catholic Human Services Foundation (funding for half of our van purchase), Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation, The Kent Richard Hofmann Foundation, The Lovett Foundation (for a new icemaker), The Merancas Foundation, The Charles & Irene Nanney Foundation, Charles A. Frueauff Foundation (for clinical staff salary support) and The Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities (for salary support of our Coordinator of Resident Recreation & Volunteers). Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School also made a generous financial gift to House of Mercy.

In-kind donations add joy to House of Mercy residents.

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W.B. Beam Intermediate Principal Chad Hovis kisses a pig.

MAC Cosmetics volunteer Yashica McDowell enjoys a game of Bingo with House of Mercy residents.

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MAC Cosmetics employees Magie McGee, Carol Bady and Sherry Wagman volunteered at the World AIDS Day Commemoration at the House of Mercy residence.

Apostles Catholic Church, First United Methodist Church (Belmont), Faith Victory Ministry & Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, and Mama’s Family. Pantry items were donated by Keith & Tobey Lowe, Covenant United Methodist Church (Gastonia) and Woodlawn Baptist Church (Lowell). Thanks to Carol Cook, Gloria Jeffries and Carolyn Rose who donated gift bags and pizzas and to Madelyn Yap for bringing three trays of Christmas cookies.

House of Mercy, an AIDS ministry founded by the Sisters of Mercy in Belmont, has provided a home and specialized care for 318 low-income men and women since 1991. The NC Department of Health and Human Services states there are 28,101 reported persons living with HIV infection in North

Carolina and another 4,496 estimated persons who are unaware they are infected.

House of Mercy’s primary service area includes Mecklenburg, Gaston, Union, Anson, Stanly, Rowan, Cabarrus, Iredell, Lincoln and Cleveland counties. As of June 30, 2015 there were 7,625 reported persons living with HIV disease (including 3,108 living with AIDS) in this 10-county service area. There are approximately 5,724 in Mecklenburg County and 551 persons in Gaston County living with HIV/AIDS. A photo tour of House of Mercy is available at www. thehouseofmercy.org . Financial donations may be made via credit card online or by check to House of Mercy. A Wish List of needed household and pantry items is also on the website.

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Fundraiser exceeds goal This little piglet got a lot of love from the staff of W.B. Beam Intermediate after the school held a successful fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

The students raised $4,000 in three weeks, far surpassing their original goal of $1,500.

“This was a special fundraiser because we have several students who attend our school who also have Type 1 diabetes,” said Shaunda Camp, school library media coordinator.

The program began Nov. 5 with a special presentation about Type 1 Diabetes. Students learned from a speaker

from the JDRF as well as teacher DJ Hamrick and Logan Scates, a Cherryville Shaunda Camp.

High School student who lives with Type 1 diabetes and whose brother Kaden attends W.B. Beam.

Students were then given packets with different colored paper “shoes” to sell to raise money. These were displayed in the school hallway.

To celebrate the successful event, several staff members accepted a challenge to kiss a pig, and the school held a “Turkey Chase” run.

The “pig kissing” winners were fourth grade teacher Dawn Delk, Principal Chad Hovis (pictured), fifth grade

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The Board of Education recognized Shakiya Morrison, a junior at Hunter Huss High School, and Gracie Devine and Ambrea Campbell, juniors at Stuart W. Cramer High School, for being chosen to participate in the Broadway Experience sponsored by the Blumenthal Arts Foundation. The Broadway Experience gives aspiring theater students the opportunity to tour New York City and learn what it takes to pursue a professional theater career.

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Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week: Winnie This week Tri-County Animal Rescue has a chubby little Jack Russell Terrier (JRT) named Winnie as our Pet of the Week. Winnie is about 6 years old and weighs about 20 pounds. She is super sweet and loves to cuddle. She is good with other dogs and loves people of all ages.

Winnie is a house baby and loves to sleep with her “people”. She is micro-chipped, current on vaccines, spayed and comes with 30 days of free pet insurance.

The typical Jack Russell Terrier personality is friendly, outgoing, energetic and affectionate. Jack Russells are highintensity dogs with a cheeky sense of humor. When they are being ignored, they will do just about anything to get their owner’s attention. They have a reputation as being naughty little rascals. Jack Russells can in fact be well-behaved, for the right owner with the training information. The right attitude is also essential - don’t get a Jack Russell if you want a quiet lap dog. If you want to own a JRT, be prepared for a healthy dose of mischief. It’s a trademark of the Jack Russell Terrier personality, all part of the fun and the reason folks love their JRT. If you need a companion for your Jack Russell Terrier or other active dog, come out and meet Winnie. In addition to Winnie, we have many more dogs and cats for adoption this weekend. Please come see them this weekend at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard on Friday 6-9 pm, Saturday noon to 6 pm and Sunday 2-5 pm.

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Winnie organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and needs your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. Volunteers and donations are needed to continue the mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Needs list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food.

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A favorite Christmas Memory Growing up as a second generation born Italian in America, pasta (or macaroni as we call it) was a basic staple. We ate it three times per week. No pasta dish ever went without my mother’s home made meatballs and sausage.

There was one meal a year when the macaroni was done differently; that was Christmas Eve. While you are probably familiar with “penne”, I grew up on mezzani. Same shape, different name. We had mezzani all the time.

We rarely had spaghetti. On Christmas Eve, we had a very thin spaghetti called vermicelli (c has a “ch” sound). The spaghetti sauce (or should I say vermicelli sauce) had no meat base. Instead it had walnuts and raisins. Not only did we change the sauce base from meat to walnuts and raisins, we changed the type of meat that was served. My mother’s fabulous meatballs and sausage were replaced with fish. There was flounder and shrimp, both in cocktail sauce as well as fried, and there were always scallops. The only day of the year we ate scallops was on Christmas Eve. Traditions are very important to me. When I started dating my wife and realized we were serious, I told her I would expect to continue this tradition if we ever got married. I’m glad she agreed.

There was one year the Christmas Eve meal had more significance. In the early 70’s, work for my father was hit and miss. He worked construction. Finances were tight. There wasn’t any “extra” for the wants. We were glad to have our needs met.

You can imagine my surprise when my father came home with fish for Christmas Eve. He didn’t spend a lot that year. He did spend enough so we had a memorable Christmas Eve. You would have thought he just won the lottery. He was so proud that his family was continuing a Christmas Eve tradition that had been passed down from his mother to him and now to me. Rumor has it that my father’s mother

preferred to spend Christmas Eve with us because she knew my mother always continued this tradition.

I don’t know what it cost my father that Christmas, I have an idea but I never asked. We were too important in his eyes to want Rev. Tony Marciano to disappoint us.

Executive Director He sacrificed his Charlotte Rescue wants so we could Mission have the Christmas Eve we had that year. It was important to him that we knew he loved us.

Maybe there is a connection with what my father did that Christmas Eve and what Christmas is about. My dad could have said, work has been light and the money isn’t there. We’ll have to skip the fish this year. We would not have challenged that comment. We would have understood. We would have enjoyed Christmas Eve. It would have been different, but he loved us too much to think about uttering those words. I think God could have said the same thing that first Christmas. He could have said, “The world is a mess, they have no interest in me, they keep running from me, they don’t even think of me. I’m not going. They won’t miss me anyway.” Instead God says, “Whatever the cost, no matter the sacrifice, I’ll go and become one of them. I’ll live in their world and feel every heartache and burden they experience, and I’ll pay for their mess with my own life because that’s what it will take to prove my love for them.”

That’s what we celebrate this Christmas.

God kept his promise. He didn’t disappoint us.

He showed up.

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Gaston College BLET grad Grant Kendall builds positive relationships through community policing Community policing focuses on developing strong relationships between law enforcement and the community and working together to tackle the root causes of crime and to respond more effectively to community needs. The Gaston College Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program prepares its students to implement this strategy of policing.

One such student is Grant Kendall, who attended the College BLET program and was sworn in as a Gaston County Police Officer in 2008. He entered the program after having earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, starting at Gaston College and finishing his degree at Gardner-Webb University in 2007. Growing up in Gastonia, Kendall looked to his mother, a Gaston County teacher, and his father, a minister of music, as examples of the kind of person he wanted to be: a mentor, servant, and community leader.

He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, and participated in cross-country and marching band and played rugby while in school.

Although he knew that he wanted to give back to his community, Kendall did not have a career path in mind until he was in the 11th grade at Forestview High School and he was invited by a family friend, Sergeant Dean Henderson, to do a ride-along with the Gaston County Police Department. With that experience, Kendall found his calling and he began pursuing a career in law enforcement.

In 2005, he inquired about an internship with the Gaston County Police, but at that time there was no intern program with the force. After speaking with Sgt. Henderson about Kendall’s interest, Detective Gerry Clemmer volunteered to create an internship position and Kendall began volunteering with the police. To help pay for college, he worked at USAirways Express in Charlotte, loading luggage and assisting passengers. There he learned the importance of hard work, good customer respect and service.

Kendall volunteered over 500 hours with the Gaston County Police while attending college, and during that time he assisted Detective Clemmer with the Gaston County Explorer Program, which gives youths between the ages of 14 and 20 insight into opportunities in law enforcement. Exposure to this student mentor program laid the foundation for Kendall’s future police career.

Eager to become a police officer like his mentors, Sgt. Henderson and Detective Clemmer, Kendall enrolled in the Gaston College BLET program right after early graduation from Gardner-Webb University. The program “was challenging,� said Kendall, “but it built my confidence dealing with high stress situations and complex criminal investigations.� While in the BLET program, he built strong, lasting friendships in the law enforcement community and with Dennis Crosby, Director of the Gaston College Criminal Justice Academy and BLET program. Crosby taught Kendall the importance of command presence with compassion, and instilled in him these guidelines: “Treat others the way you want to be treated, even if they are in the wrong.� Also, “respect goes a long way no matter what path of life someone has chosen to take.�

When Kendall became a Gaston County Police Officer in 2008, he was assigned to work with his mentor, Sgt. Henderson in Zone 3, the South York area of Gastonia where Kendall grew up. He has patrolled Zone 3 for eight years and has built relationships with business owners and citizens who are all dedicated to building a good community.

Kendall’s approach to community polic-

ing has also enabled him to help some offenders choose a better path. “I treat them with fairness and equality,� he said. “A lot of the crime in our community comes from people who have addictions and need help.

Sometimes an encounter with a police officer can help get people on the right track.�

In 2009, Detective Clemmer asked Kendall to take over the Explorer Program. Since he has been the Explorer Post Advisor, the program has grown to include many more students and staff. Kendall has three goals for students in the Explorer Program: Knowledge of law enforcement through proper training so they understand situations from a law enforcement perspective; Career development to guide students in the right direction and to help them find the career path that is right for them; Community service that gets the students involved in projects that encourage them to take ownership in their community. “A police officer does his or her job far better and with more drive if they care about the community they serve in,� said Kendall.

The Explorer Program’s primary focus on the community has resulted in over 100 volunteer hours to community initiatives like Toys for Tots, Coats for Kids, the National Governor’s Highway Safety Safe Kids Program, Run for the Money, and assisting the Greater Gaston Baptist Association with building landscaping and repair projects.

Kendall is also a North Carolina State Law Enforcement Instructor, through which he gives back to the programs that helped lay his law enforcement foundation. He has provided police officers with annual in-service training and has assisted with the Gaston College BLET program, preparing cadets for their onthe-job experiences. “Overall, to me Community Policing is no longer just about helping the community,� said Kendall. “It’s about a partnership. Eight years into my career, I’m still patrolling the zone where I started off, building trust and relationships with the people who work, travel, and live in my assigned beat, being a mentor and leader for those in need, and serving the public to the best of my ability, one call for service at a time.�

Gaston County Master Police Officer I Grant Kendall exemplifies the ideals of community policing and effective law enforcement training offered by the Gaston College BLET program.

The Gaston College BLET program is part of the College’s Criminal Justice Academy, which is dedicated to providing professional training to the regional criminal justice community that includes law enforcement, civil process, detention, animal control, and telecommunications. In addition to the BLET program, in-service training courses are designed to facilitate the mandated training requirements for criminal justice personnel, state certification and recertification programs, and advanced specialized training.

The BLET program provides the basic training that leads to state certification. It is an intensive curriculum program of 624 hours (17 weeks of– full-time day class; 39 weeks of – part-time evening class) that includes both classroom and practical applications.

This program includes instruction in 36 topics that are required to become a beginning level law enforcement officer.

Registration for the spring 2016 semester ends on January 7, 2016. For more information about the Gaston College Criminal Justice Academy and BLET program, search for BLET at www.gaston.edu, or contact Dennis Crosby at 704-922-6595 or crosby.dennis@ gaston.edu.

Gaston County School’s Highland School of Technology art teacher Martin Hutchins (center) is seen with ECU Provost Dr. Ron Mitchelson (left), and Dr. B. Grant Hayes, Dean of The College of Education ECU. Photo courtesy Martin Hutchins

Highland School’s Hutchins inducted into Educators Hall of Fame The College of Education at East Carolina University held its 17th Annual Educators Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony recently in the Fletcher Recital Hall in Fletcher Music Center. Martin Scott Hutchins of Highland School of Technology, Gastonia, was among twenty-one educators and education advocates who were recognized during the event which raised over $40,000 for student scholarships. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in Speight Building so inductees and guests would have the opportunity to view the Educators Hall of Fame wall.

Each inductee was sponsored with a monetary gift of $1,000 or more in support of the College of Education’s Educators Hall of

Fame Scholarship endowment. Annual interest from the Educators Hall of Fame endowment is used to fund merit-based scholarships for College of Education students. This prestigious merit scholarship program helps attract more of the best and brightest students to the College of Education.

Since 1999, the Educators Hall of Fame has recognized the service and contributions of over 443 individuals who have impacted the lives of others, the field of education and the College of Education at ECU. The annual event has raised over $540,000 toward the endowment goal of one million dollars for Educators Hall of Fame Scholarships.

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The East Gaston Lady Warriors opened their conference schedule against two tough opponents. First up was a visit to Huntersville to take on Lake Norman Charter. The Lady Knights are a fundamentally sound team. Second was a home match up against a scrappy Hunter Huss Lady Husky squad trying to make their mark. The Lady Warriors lost to Lake Norman Charter 58-34. EG rebounded against Huss pulling out a decisive 49-32 win. East Gaston will go into the holiday break with a 4-4 record after opening conference play 1-1.

The Lake Norman Charter game was a tough match up. East Gaston had their hands full.

“Lake Norman is a well coached and disciplined team,” Head coach David Hayes said.

Against LNC the Lady Warriors just didn’t get in sync.

They didn’t play the way they wanted to.

“We had a lapse in playing hard,” Hayes said. “Not our style of game.”

Shai Robinson was East Gaston’s top scorer with 11 points. Brooklyn Armstrong was second with 7 points.

Playing against the disciplined Lady Knights East Gaston floundered. This game just wasn’t East Gaston’s day.

“We were static,” Hayes added. “We were put out of position. We had three players foul out.”

After the game coach Hayes said that the players decided to make changes. They were not satisfied with their performance. They didn’t want to have another showing like that.

“They said that they were not OK playing like that.” Hayes added.

When the Lady Warriors took the court against Huss the difference was obvious. East Gaston had it together. They outscored the Lady Huskies in every period but one.

“That was our most complete game.” Hayes said.

Shai Robinson and Brooklyn Armstrong again led the scoring charge for East Gaston with 14 and 11 points each.

Samauria Shannon followed right behind with 9 points.

Several East Gaston players had good days under the boards. Deja Ross had 15 rebounds and Deaja Smith had 10.

One player whose play has garnered notice is Brooklyn Armstrong. The 5’6” senior is averaging 11.5 points a game and is elevating her game.

“Brooklyn Armstrong is playing at a high level,” coach Hayes said. “When playing man to man she can guard anyone. When we go to a 1-3-1 zone she plays the top.”

So far this year Armstrong has 94 points. A solid number.

As good as her offense skills are Hayes sees other things in Brooklyn’s game that benefits the team.

“She disrupts people’s offenses,” Hayes stated. “She’s fun to coach. She has a ton of heart.”

Hayes was also quick to add that Armstrong has the attitude needed to bred team success “Like most of her team mates she wants to play well.”

Hayes added. “She won’t accept poor play.”

The Lady Warriors are now 4-4 going into the holiday break.

Despite the break East Gaston will not be ideal.

“We will be playing in the East Lincoln Winter Jam,” Hayes stated. “The tournament is December 28th to the 30th.

We start off with Lake Norman High School.”

East Gaston gets back to conference play on January 8th when they take on North Gaston.

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CLASSIFIED ADS Announcements CAMPER & TENT SPOTS FOR RENT. Grand View Campground, 680 NC Hwy 226, above Polkville, NC. 704-472-4666, 704-4723100, 704-482-4888 for more details.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink that is your business, if you want to stop, we can help. For help or meeting info.

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PLUM NATURAL MARKET has the largest selection of bulk foods & herbs, essential oils & supplements. Seniors get 10% off supplement every Wednesday. 213 Oak St., Ext. Forest City.

Autos/Trucks FOR SALE, 2002 TOYOTA TUNDRA longbed pickup, 129,000 miles, $5995 firm, call 704-4820069.

2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, Station Wagon. Black with tan leather interior. 104K miles. $5000. Serious inquiries only.

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TOYOTA CAMRY SE, 2005, 70K miles, one owner, new Michelins, sun roof, great car for the money. $7495 obo. 704-487-7433, 704472-7436.

1999 BLACK FORD RANGER SPORT, 6 cyl., 140,500 miles, ext cab, rear window, excellent shape, $4150. 704-473-1311.

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Cold AC, Hot heat. Good tires, only two local owners. No accidents. Clean and very good gas mileage, asking $5200. Please call 704-482-4112. This is the owner’s car.

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FIREWOOD, ALL OAK. Cut, split, dump truck load delivered, $175. Creek sand, approximately 4 ton delivered, $125. 980-2419010.

FOR SALE, 4X9 UTILITY TRAILER, wooden floor, $200.

704-434-9375.

BOYS CLOTHES, SIZES 5-12, hundreds of items including pants, shirts, shorts, snow pants, shoes and jackets, (one Carhartt), $125. 704-692-2265.

4BR 4BA HOME AT MOSS LAKE, lease, deposit, 3,300 sq ft home on 2.85ac, $30K in new renovations, $1,100. Call 336504-3079.

COZY 2BR 1.5BA CONDO FOR RENT, located in friendly neighPROPERTY CLEAN-UP, light borhood in Cherryville, NC. $550 landscaping, gutter cleaning and month. Contact: 704-435-3311. more. Call for free estimate. 7042BR HOME, IN KINGS MOUN470-7451.

TAIN, newly remodeled, central PAINTING SERVICES. Over 20 air, $600 month & one month deyrs exp. Interior/exterior, afford- posit. 704-649-3491. able prices. Professional results.

References avail. Free estimates. 2 & 3BR MOBILE HOMES, Kings 704-435-8062, Charles, leave Mountain & Shelby. Remodeled.

Water, trash, lawn maintenance message. included. Starting at $450 month.

WESTERN CAROLINA CHIM- 918 Mountain Crest Dr. 704-649NEY SWEEP. Cleaning, Repair, 3491.

Caps, Pre-season specials, 21 years experience. Ellenboro +75 2BR, 1BA EFFICIENCY mobile miles. Neal Wallace, 828-223- home in Kings mtn near Hwy 74 bypass, rent to own only 4320 7730. mo! Own in only 2.5 yrs. Pets ok.

MATURE CHRISTIAN LADY 980-939-6633 x4.

SEEKS employment as In Home Health Aide, excellent references For Sale and years of experience. 704692-4339 or 704-974-7559.

FIVE PLOTS PLUS HEADSTONE FOR SALE in Pineview Cemetery in Mount Holly. Call: Campers 704-616-0009 or 704-689-9843.

WANT TO BUY: Pop-Up CampCENTRAL BOILER Certified ers. Call 828-429-3935.

E-Classic OUTDOOR WOOD 2010 JAYCO FLIGHT CAMP- FURNACE. Get the most heat ER, 35 ft., w/2 slides, bunks and with less wood. Call Today! Mill queen bed, clean! $15,500. 828- Spring Outdoor Furnaces. 828245-0174.

453-8483, 828-305-3377.

CHROME HP COMPUTER with charger, $50. 980-636-3496.

5 HP BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE, horizontal shaft, $65. CHRISTMAS DISHES, SERVICE FOR 8, $40. Coffee table, 704-477-0695 oak wood, with glass top, $100.

CAROLINA PANTHER SIGN Ceramic dolls, various prices.

18x48” exc. cond. $50. Kimball 704-739-5858.

Piano, $225. 704-472-1208.

KIRBY VACUUM, ATTACHMODEL 100BB MARQUETTE shampooer, brand 220V ARC WELDER, $100. De- MENTS, new, $275.

Marquis Diamond, Camig C15, 230V wire welder, $50. Black Rubbermaid Truck gold band, size 7, $475. 704Bed Storage container, fits 50” 480-8373. truck bed, Chicago 5 gallon por- BROWN DORM FRIDGE, med. table sand blasting machine, size, $75 obo. Black Whirlpool $40. Weslo Cadence TS300 mo- fridge, med., like new, $125 torized treadmill, $150 OBO. Call obo. White Whirlpool washer/ 704-538-5637. dryer, thin/twin, like new, $275 WALL-OVEN, $150, COOK- obo. 250 gal. oil tank, clean, with TOP, $80, Microwave, $15. Pro- stand, can use for diesel, $150 Form treadmill with I-Fit live, fan, obo. Six Tru-Test-Wts, Hrs. Co. stereo speakers. Used very little, set of 6, 50 lb. ea., $225 obo. $400, cost $1200 new. All like Old spoke wagon wheels, med., new. 704-477-6323. $100 ea. 2 small, $60 ea. obo.

10FT WOODEN STEP LADDER, 704-477-4336. good condition, $50. Utility trailer, CHRISTMAS SPECIALS! 200 all metal, 4x8ft, 20” deep, single axle, good tires, 2 tail lights & Baseball Treasures Cards. 20 over load springs, like new, $700. yrs. old, never been opened.

3 point hitch fertilizer distributor, Steve Irwin’s Special Edition of good condition, $400. 42” venti- Crocodile Hunter, (1) DVD, 22 lation fan, no motor, make offer. of VHS, never been opened.

CLOWNS, CLOWNS, CLOWNS. 704-482-2912.

30 pc. assortment of various size FREE PIANO, FAIR TO GOOD CONDITION. Good for beginner. clowns. Mobile chair hauler, excellent condition. 704-435-9914.

704-678-4221, 704-313-3131.

MUZZLE LOADER, 50 CAL., 8 FOOT ROLLUP GARAGE with real nice scope, $140. 704- DOOR. New, $500. Call or text 704-297-0959.

739-8497.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. $75, ROPER WASHER FOR SALE, $125, $200 & $400 loads, avail- 5 yrs old, $300. 704-766-8216 able. 704-418-3083. or text.

CHRISTMAS SPECIALS: 1998 Dodge 4x4 truck, four Mustang wheels, Golf carts, John Deere 160 Riding Lawnmower, Boy & girl 21 speed bicycles. Bagger for Craftsman mower, DuraFlame heater. 704-434-9416.

SEASONED FIREWOOD, Cherry, oak, pine, poplar, all different prices. Delivery or pickup.

Call for details. Guaranteed to keep you warm. 704-297-1098.

VINTAGE ARCADE GAME. 1979 BALLY Midway Galaxian Upright. Coin operation disengaged. Game works and is in fair to good condition, $700. obo.

Available after 5pm at 704-7184762 for phone calls. Text messages are okay at any time. Located in Shelby.

TOYS, JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS, son out grew, excellent condition, 3-12yrs.

Too many to list. $125. 704-6922265.

SVS PB12-PLUS/2 SUBWOOFER, $450. Oppo 3D BluRay player, $400. Outlaw 7125 amp, $400. Onkyo PR-SC5508 AV controller, $600, more. 704-6007937

Motorcycles

FOR SALE: 1986 HONDA GOLDWING 1200 W/NELSON RIGG COVER. Fresh tune-up, new brakes, good tires; driver backrest, good radio. 82K miles.

Kept inside until Sept. $2500.

704-466-8475.

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2011 MUSTANG, V6, 3.7, 325 GWU STUDENTS: FURNISHED HP, 6 speed, 32k miles, fully load- APARTMENT, perfect for student. 4 miles to GWU in quiet ed, $11,500. 828-287-3820. country setting. $400/month + se1976 JEEP J10 PICKUP, 4WD, curity. No smoking or pets. Call Dana front/rear end, 360 engine, Lisa at 704-591-1769. not running, parts only, no title, MOBILE HOME, LIKE NEW, on $1500. 828-247-6252. cattle farm. 1BR 1BA, heat pump, all appliances, blinds. 1/2 mile S Boats Fallston. Prefer Mature couple or 2005 185BR BAYLINER, 18’ 2” single person. NO PETS. 704fiberglass, 4.3L engine, trailer, 538-7567. skies, Slalom ski, included. Has pull up top, cover & tarp for storage. Trailer has brakes, $9500.

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COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL ROOFERS. Must have valid driv- ADJUSTABLE HOSPITAL BED, ers license. Cline Co. Inc. 704- 3 air mattresses & 2 air pumps, $500 or best offer. 704-538-9742, 477-0516.

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CLADDAUGH HOME CARE is hiring CNA’s for assignments lo- NEED BUSINESS CARDS TO cated in Cleveland and Rutherford PROMOTE YOURSELF & YOUR Co. Days/hours vary according to BUSINESS? 1000 raised print job and some include weekends. business cards starting at $35 Must have NC CNA license and + tax. Shelby Shopper & Info, valid NC drivers license. Contact 503 N. Lafayette St, Shelby, 704-480-6506 Shelby or 828NC 704-484-1047 or Rutherford 288-3833 Spindale.

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High school students gain construction experience through Habitat for Humanity partnership A house in Gastonia was getting a new deck, and from the outside, the construction site looked much like any other: workers in hardhats and safety goggles, hammers in hand, pounding nails into 2x4s, accompanied by the smell of sawdust and the buzz of power tools.

But what looked like a typical construction site is something more unique -- a service partnership that allows high school students to gain job skills while giving back to the community.

The construction workers were juniors and seniors in the carpentry class at Ashbrook High School, volunteering their time to replace the deck on a Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County house. For the past three years, Ashbrook construction teacher Michael Farrier has teamed up with Habitat on service projects that benefit his students while helping the nonprofit on its mission to give deserving families a path to homeownership.

“I think it’s good for the students to work with Habitat,” Farrier said. “They’re coming out to learn job site experience. It also gives me the chance to tell them about what Habitat does and for them to learn about giving back.”

Devin Stewart, an Ashbrook senior, said he appreciates the program: “It’s good for the community, and we’ve learned a lot.”

Even before students head out to the job site, the Habitat projects make a difference in classroom lessons, Farrier said. As he works through the curriculum, he can connect

vocabulary words and techniques to what the students have already experienced.

“I can tell them, ‘Remember the post rail you put on the deck? That was a 4x4,’” Farrier said. “Once you’ve done it and put your hands on it, it’s a lot easier to visualize and talk about it. These guys do better on the test when I can remind them about what they did on the job site.”

Farrier began the partnership with Habitat two years ago, starting his class with a simple project of painting a shed for a Habitat house.

Since then, his students have helped replace rails on the porch of another house and also put together frames for doors and windows.

On this year’s project, the Electrical Trades class at Ashbrook was also able to participate in the construction work.

Brandon Wright, Electrical Trades teacher, said his students love the chance to get out of the classroom and onto a worksite, and it helps them understand what it takes to move into a career.

“This is real-life experience for the students,” Wright said. “You’ve got to learn how to be around people, be around a job site, handle tools and be safe, and get the job done.”

“It’s a great experience for them, and they’re doing a great job,” said Harry Groves, construction manager with Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County. He said each project with Ashbrook has been a success.

Once the hammers and nails are put away, Farrier said, the students get the op-

Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, P.A. offers new procedure Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat Associates, P.A. is proud to announce that Dr. Kashyap B. Kansupada has become the first surgeon to provide a new laser-assisted treatment for astigmatism to patients in Gaston County. FemtoLaser Assisted Cataract Surgery, or FLACS, reduces the astigmatism by relaxing the cornea at a precise depth, length, and orientation. The FemtoLaser also replaces many of the steps Dr. Kansupada during cataract surgery that require a blade – making this a bladeless procedure – and softens the cataract so that it can be removed with less energy and injury to the eye.

When used in conjunction with multifocal lens implants, most patients enjoy a range of vision from near to far without glasses that they haven’t seen their entire life.

A cataract occurs when the natural lens in your eye becomes cloudy, making it harder for light to enter your eye.

They affect more than 20.5 million Americans over the age of 40, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Astigmatism is when the eye is not round and requires special focusing of light to see clearly.

Dr. Kansupada is a graduate of Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and received recognition for his research in cataracts at Harvard Medical School. He is boardcertified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

portunity to stand back and appreciate the finished project. These intangible benefits might be the best result of all.

Farrier described what happened as the class rode the bus to the job site this fall and passed the home where they worked last year.

“As we were driving they said, ‘Is that the shed we built?’” he recalled. “They have pride in what they do.”

Story and photo courtesy Gaston County Schools

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