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Blake Nance named MHFD Employee of the Year By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

Blake Nance, 21, is living his lifelong dream and achieving well deserved recognition to boot with the announcement that he has been named Mt. Holly Fire Department Employee of the Year 2019. Nance thought back to his childhood where the idea of being firefighter first showed up. “When I was in kindergarten I wrote on a piece of paper that I wanted to grow

up and be a firefighter,” Nance said. “I stuck with that dream and now I have the best job in the world.” Nance, a native of Mooresville who still calls that Lake Norman town home, got started in his firefighting career when he was just 18-years-old. “I began as a volunteer at Shepherds Fire Department in Iredell County,” Nance said. “I became full time at Mt. Holly in June 2018.” Nance has had a full regimen of training. “I attended Gaston Col-

lege as well as Mitchell Community College in Mooresville,” Nance said. “I received my Firefighter I and II certificates. I also have my EMT Basic, Technical Rescue, and Driver/ Operator certificates.” Nance gets a lot of personal satisfaction from being a firefighter. “I like being with the shift guys,” he says. “They are a great group of people. I also like helping the public on a daily basis.” See NANCE, Page 4

Firefighter Blake Nance was recently recognized as the “Employee of the Year” for the Mount Holly Fire Dept. MHFD photo

Local CAP cadets take part in Wreaths Across America

American Heritage Girl Chloe Billings is seen in the community garden she organized last July in Stanley. The garden is located at FUMC Common Ground on Hickory Grove Rd. Photo by Alan Hodge

2019: The Year in Review Part Two The second half of 2019 brought hot weather in summer and hot political races in the fall. By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info

The July 3rd edition of the BannerNews heralded a scorching summer season.

A front page story on the construction progress being made at the new Belmont Middle School showed how far the project had come in just a few months. On the inside, a story profiled 102 year old Hattie Graham of Mt. Holly and congratulated her on her birthday. The July 3rd paper also ran a full page

spread of pics taken at the Mt. Holly July 4th fireworks jamboree where lots of folks were sporting red, white, and blue outfits. The July 11th BannerNews featured an article on Chloe Billings, 17, who helped organize and create a community garden in Stanley See REVIEW, Pages 10 & 11

December 14th marked the fifth year for Wreaths Across America in Gaston County, but the first time the event was held at Gaston Memorial Park. According to Wreaths Across America Location Coordinator, Sue Beutler, holding the ceremony at Gaston Memorial Park was a goal from the very beginning. “Partnering with Carothers Funeral Home this year had a huge impact on the number of wreaths we were able to place,” she said. With assistance from the Gaston County Honor Guard, Gaston County Veterans Council, Marine Corps League and American Legion Post 23, 2019 was a record year for Gaston County with the laying of 2,097 wreaths on veterans’ graves. More than 100 volunteers from throughout Gaston County came out to participate. A ceremony led by the Gastonia Squadron of Civil See WREATHS, Pages 6 & 7

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Placing of the ceremonial wreaths at Gaston Memorial Garden. Photo by Sue Buetler

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Meditations God is always with us

Thanks to Southern States and the Puppy Paws Campaign for the generous donation of 2150 pounds of dog food to Gaston County Animal Care & Enforcement. Southern States delivered the donation to the Gaston County Police Department on December 23, 2019. Gaston County photo

In the Still of the Night The machines clanked and popped in the usual way during my last night shift. As the material shaped into its final form, I fulfilled my obligatory tasks with care while watching the clock. “Come on seven…”, I muttered as I entered data into the computer. It was only three in the morning and it felt as though I had been on my feet for an eternity. A window of opportunity had presented itself in the form of a small break in production to allow for automation to move, so I seized the moment and took a step outside of the door that had been left open behind me. The night air was cool, yet unseasonably warm for December. I leaned against the building and took a deep breath as I gazed into the darkness. The silence outside was drastically deafening in comparison to the noise I had walked away from. There was something about it that captivated me and propelled me into a train of thought that I didn’t plan on boarding. In the stillness, I began thinking of how so much has changed in the course of a year, yet it felt as though 2019 had just begun. Not only that, but it dawned on me that we’re closing the book on a decade! In 2010, I was a junior in high school… Where has the time gone? If you would have asked me back then where I would be now, I would never have guessed to have become the person I am. I never considered becoming a writer on any scale at seventeen (but I’m so glad I did and am forever thankful to The BannerNews and its readers), and I hadn’t considered working at my blue-collar job either. I suppose that’s part of the whole “knowing everything as a teenager” thing. Back then, I thought I would have been a rock star by now. Music was the plan and there was no backup, no other thoughts, no growing up. Now in my ripe old age of twenty-seven I still appreciate music, but I can’t help but feel sort of glad that I stopped performing it because the pressure probably would have killed me at some point. The air still hung silent; undisturbed as I stood in thought. This won’t be the first time

that ten years has passed in my lifetime, but from the year 2000 through 2010 I was just a kid. The biggest decision I had to make in life was whether Shelton Fisher I wanted chocolate milk or orange juice at lunch. Looking back, I don’t think I put a lot of thought into what my life would become over the course of a decade, but now I can’t help but wonder where I’ll be at thirty-seven. I plan on writing still and I don’t think I’ll be leaving Gaston County any time soon, so I’ll probably still be with Banner News. Perhaps I’ll write a book about growing up here. I have a lot of ideas for things floating around in my head, but nothing put to paper. If only I had a crystal ball… Then again, half the fun of life is not knowing what’s around the corner, isn’t it? If we knew every little danger or risk, we would never take any chances. I remember when I first began writing, I was thinking about it while driving a forklift one night. There had never been anything stopping me from telling stories or writing poetry but myself, and when I finally decided to pick up a pen seriously for the first time, I told myself, “No rules. Just write.” It has proven to be the best decision I’ve made so far. A car passed by in the distance on the lonesome highway, breaking the quiet surrounding me. I turned around and peered into the window to discover that it was time to return to my post. With one final deep breath of the fresh night air, I bid farewell to the early morning and walked inside the plant. With the new year on the way, I wish you happiness and contentment. May we all find peace and fulfillment within ourselves. Be kind to one another and never take a second for granted, as we are never promised another one. Thank you so much for reading and happy new year!

I don’t remember much about my kindergarten years, but I do have flashbacks. I was labeled a shy kid. Today, we call it being an introvert. And, when you take the multitude of personality tests, it will give you a specific category. The Enneagram said I am a Quiet Specialist. We are described as intellectual pioneers bringing our perceptive wisdom to complex situations. We are very cerebral and accumulate knowledge and data. Our mind is our refuge where we retreat into an intellectual cave. We are also viewed as socially awkward. We withdraw in social settings unless fueled by a topic of interest. In kindergarten, I was so withdrawn the teachers thought I had a learning disability. I did not engage well with the other children until the teachers began putting problems before me. I would solve all the problems and excel in each area. I struggled in the beginning, thinking I was alone. It was not until I was older; I realized I was never alone. Thinking my parents dropped me off to leave me, I was unaware the first couple of weeks they would stand in the shadows to watch and make sure I was alright. I was not aware of their presence, but my awareness did not change the fact that they were present and watching over me. One evening I was in my prayer room meditating on the presence of God. I asked God,

“Why do I feel you so close at times and other times you seem so distant?” I desire always to feel the presence of God, but in reality, there are Rev. Angela Pleasants times I don’t feel his District Superintendent presence. Through God’s of Catawba Valley Methodist Churches word, I am reminded of his promise. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NASB. God does not promise we will never encounter trials, loss, or hardship. He does promise that he is always with us. God taught me that my feelings of him do not determine his promise of presence. God’s presence is not about whether we feel him near or not. God’s presence is based on his promise of always being with us. My parents watched from a distance, but God watches up close and personal. “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you.” John 14:16-17 NASB.

Greater Gaston Development Corporation holds annual meeting Two of the “Men Who Built Charlotte,” former Bank of America CEO Hugh McColl and Lincoln Harris CEO and Chairman Johnny Harris, came to TechWorks in Belmont recently to talk about building Gaston County. With them, and moderating the discussion, was Foundation for the Carolinas President and CEO Michael Marsicano, who was number one on the list of the 50 most powerful people in Charlotte in 2017. The three spoke at the Greater Gaston Development Corporation annual meeting Some takeaways from their hour-long discussion: Build a plan. You can’t get anywhere if you don’t have a plan. When light rail comes to Belmont, find the dollars to run it to downtown Gastonia. When things begin to work is when greed overcomes fear. The 7th most important airport in the country is halfway between Center City Charlotte and Gaston County and it’s critical to the economy of the region. Connectivity, rail and highways, between Gaston County, the airport and Charlotte is the key to development. Make the economic development case for the Catawba Crossings bridge to get others across the state to support it. Find an early success in collaboration

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Gaston County Police raise money for one of their own For several years, employees with the Gaston County Police Department have raised money for various causes and organizations. This year’s no-shave November and December fundraiser benefitted one of Gaston County Police’s own, Karrie Brotzman. Karrie was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. She has since gone through chemotherapy treatment and most recently a bone marrow transplant. Karrie serves as the adoption coordinator at the Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement shelter. Through her position, Karrie has been instrumental in achieving a record number of animals adopted from the shelter. Karrie is a driving force in animal welfare and has worked tirelessly to help create the best environment for the animals that have to enter the shelter. The proceeds from this year’s fundraiser, which exceeded $4,000.00, will be used to help Karrie pay for the medical expenses she has endured. No doubt this is a very small price to pay for such a valued and extremely vital member of our department and we look forward to having her return to work soon – and she is very eager to do so! Karrie is pictured at right in the center with fellow colleagues.

Mt. Holly Fire Dept. offers tips for dealing with thin ice

Congratulations to Garland Burks Marketing on a successful ribbon cutting. Mayor Charlie Martin welcomed chamber members and friends to the Montcross Area Chamber offices. Guests enjoyed a great time of networking and food provided by Heather Burks and Walter Burks. Featured on the front row from left to right are: Carey Roberts, Mayor Charlie Martin, Heather Burks, Larry Garland, Walter Burks, Joy Garland and Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Hefferan. Montcross Chamber photo

Even though we’ve had a relatively mild winter so far, colder temperatures are just around the corner. The Mt. Holly Fire Department is offering this advice for thin ice safety. The onset of prolonged below freezing temperatures can cause the surface area of lakes, ponds, creeks, and ditches to freeze over and form a super thin sheet of ice. The problem with this is that the ice is thin and extremely unstable. Water seldom freezes uniformly, thus posing an extreme danger to anyone attempting to stand or walk on the ice. The ice may freeze to almost a few inches thick in one location (rarely the case in southern states) and be only a few centimeters thick a foot or two away. It can look inviting, but firefighters warn against using the frozen surface as a place to play. Doing so endangers the lives of emergency services personnel and the

person(s) potentially in need of rescue. The thickness of the ice that forms on bodies of water in the Mount Holly area is simply not strong enough to hold the weight of an adult, child, or even a large animal. If you do fall through a frozen body of water, remember to stay calm: reach for solid ice, kick to exit the hole, and then roll to safety toward the shore. Never attempt to go out on the ice to rescue another person in distress. Try to reach the victim using a long-pole or a throw rope bag and stay on the shore. Be prepared to treat the person for hypothermia or shock and seek medical attention right away. Stay safe and enjoy the winter weather season by following a few simple rules: 1. Avoid playing, skating, or driving over any frozen body of water. This includes lakes, ponds, creeks, and ditches. Remember that only

the surface area is frozen and the ice is extremely thin. It will not be thick enough to hold the weight of an adult, child, or a large animal. 2. If you have an open body of water on your property, keep an eye out for children. Post warnings around the area and provide an access barrier whenever possible. 3. Dress in layers of warm insulated clothing and limit your time out in the cold weather. 4. Monitor weather and road conditions before going out for the day and notify family and friends of your plans. 5. Use home heating appliances in a safe manor. 6. Install and maintain smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in the home. Develop a home escape plan and hold fire drills to practice.

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Holy Angels staff welcomed Montcross Area Chamber members and friends to the December Network After Work. Guests enjoyed great food provided Cherubs Cafe and a fun night of networking. Gaston Arts Council was the music sponsor hosting the Samuel Obie Trio. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus were on-site to spread Christmas cheer and prizes were provided by Holy Angels. Montcross Chamber photo

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It’s not too late to get a flu shot As flu activity increases help ensure I don’t spread across the region, local health the flu to anyone I love. This and public officials are re- couldn’t be more imporminding the public it’s not tant around the holidays; we too late to get a flu shot. The should be sharing gifts and Gaston County Department time – not the flu – with each of Health & Human Services other!” (DHHS) encourages every“Having the flu means one to protect themselves by losing a week of work and getting vaccinated against the hours of valuable time spent flu. with family and friends…Not Several other Gaston to mention, the possibility of County figures would like to passing it on to your family!” share why they think getting said Gaston County Commisthe flu shot is important each sioner and N.C. Secretary of year as well: State Candidate Chad Brown. Pearl Burris-Floyd, for- “I get my flu shot every year mer Gaston County Commis- to make sure I’m doing evsioner and current candidate erything I can to protect myfor NC Commissioner of self and those around me. Get Labor shared, “I get the flu your flu shot and wash your shot every year because I hands!” believe in taking care of my“There really are no exself. I grew up in a family of cuses,” said Chris Dobbins, siblings with asthma and the Gaston County Health & last thing I would want to Human Services Director. do is to not take the flu shot “It is easier than ever to get and run the risk of having a a flu vaccine: stop by your Blake Nance and Fire Chief Ryan Baker. serious respiratory problem own doctor’s office, take a – because it doesn’t go away few minutes to swing by the quickly and can leave you pharmacy when you are growith symptoms through the cery shopping, or come over entire winter. I want to live to DHHS. It doesn’t matter until I am old and I want to where you get it, but it is imFrom Page 1 grow old being healthy!” portant to get it early so you Dr. Kim Eagle, Gaston aren’t exposed before the When asked if he could the job shows in the quality County Manager stated, “I vaccine has time to take efrecall any incident in particu- of work he puts out. We are get my flu shot each year to fect. Remember: the flu vaclar where he helped someone blessed with a great group of while doing his job as a fire- firefighters that are dedicated fighter, Nance had this to say. to protecting our city and it’s FREE! “All incidents make me citizens. We wish that we Savings Include an American Walk-In Tubs Standard Right Height Toilet glad to be a firefighter.” could pick more than one, FREE! ($500 Value) -IN BATHTUB SALE! SAVE $1,500 WALK Now that he’s solidly in but this year we recognize Backed by American Standard’s 140 years of experience place at the Mt. Holly Fire Blake for the great job he has Ultra low entry for easy entering & exiting Department, Nance talked done. Keep up the good work Patented Quick Drain® Technology a little about what his future Blake.” Lifetime Warranty on the bath AND installation, plans might be. Deputy Chief Craig Spry INCLUDING labor backed by American Standard “I would like to move also praised Nance. 44 Hydrotherapy jets for an invigorating massage up and maybe one day be a “Blake is an ideal FireLimited Time Offer! Call Today! chief,” he said. “But for now fighter,” said Spry. “He I want to be as good a fire- constantly looks for ways to Or visit: www.walkintubinfo.com/100 fighter as I can possibly be.” improve his knowledge base Nance’s superiors think and abilities in the fire serhe’s well on the way to vice. He takes pride in workachieving that goal and the ing for the City of Mount Employee of the Year award Holly and loves interacting reflects that. with the citizens we serve. “Firefighter Nance is a We are truly grateful to have great worker who always him as a part of the Mount does more than is asked,” Holly Fire Department and said Chief Ryan Baker. “He we know that he will conhas continued to further his tinue to exceed all of our extraining by taking classes on pectations.” and off duty. His passion for Congratulations, Blake!

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Can we pretend tomorrow is Christmas? Rev. Trent R T t Rankin R ki Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org pastortrent@salvationchurchnc.org

The City of Lowell has a Birch Street to Poston Park access trail that will soon start construction and just before Christmas hosted a volunteer clean up event. Thank you to all our volunteers for being a part of this fun and successful event and gathering up a lot of debris. City of Lowell photo

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On Christmas night, I said our nightly prayers with my two daughters. When I was leaving the room my youngest said, “Can we pretend tomorrow is Christmas?” It was an innocent and simplistic request, but I understood what she meant. She wanted all of the fun and family time to continue. When Christmas ends, we often want the magic of the holiday to go on. That feeling we have in our hearts, the joy, and the fun we all have is something that we do not want to let go of. Once again, another Christmas has come and gone. What now? Matthew 2:13-23 records what happened after that first Christmas. The wise men returned home, avoiding Herod the king. When Herod knew the wise men had failed to tell him where Jesus was, he decided to mercilessly kill all male children two years old and younger in Bethlehem. An angel told Joseph to flee with Mary and Jesus to Egypt. They stayed there until Herod died. After this an angel told them it was safe to return home, yet Joseph was afraid because Herod’s son was now king, and just as bad as his father. In a dream, God told Joseph to go to the region of Galilee. There they would settle in Nazareth, as Jesus was to be a Nazarene. After that first Christmas, Mary and Joseph took Jesus, and eventually made their way home from Bethlehem. The angels who

announcedd JJesus returnedd to heaven. The shepherds went back to their flocks, and the wise men made their way home. This week, after Christmas, the trees and decorations Rev. Trent Tankin came down, people went back to work, and soon school will start again. Life is returning to normal after the holidays. Some people will forget all of the things they experienced this season. The special church services, concerts, and even Jesus’ birthday will soon be forgotten. Perhaps even some of the shepherds, or even the wise men, ultimately forgot what they had experienced. However, some lives will be changed forever. Surely Mary never forgot what she experienced. She was with Jesus all the way to the foot of the cross. Some people will leave Christmas totally changed. Perhaps they found salvation in Jesus at some Christmas service, or their life was changed by a great act of charity by some loving person. What about you? Will you forget the message of Christmas? Will Jesus be packed away with the decorations? My prayer is that we will cherish all year round the story of Jesus. Do not just stop at reading the Christmas Story, continue in God’s Word. Do not just pray for people this season, pray always! Let the truth of Christmas, Jesus, continue in your heart all year long. As my little girl said so eloquently, “Can we pretend tomorrow is Christmas?”

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Presentation of the Colors by the Civil Air Patrol Color Guard.

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Cadet Click hands off a wreath to a volunteer with the Girl Scouts.

Volunteers from the community place a wreath on a veteran grave.

Volunteers pick up wreaths to be placed on veteran graves.

Air Patrol began at noon in conjunction with ceremonies all across the country. In his opening remarks Squadron Commander Lt. Derk Beutler said “Today we show a united front of national unity all across the United States of America as we remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach our children the value of freedom.” Nationwide 2.2 million wreaths were sponsored and placed at 2,158 participating locations. Sue Beutler pointed out that “while we are thrilled with the response from the community this year, we are still a long way from the goal of a wreath on every veteran grave at Gaston Memorial Park”. More than 4,000 veterans are currently buried at Gaston Memorial Park, so this year’s event covered less than half. Wreath sponsorships are available year round, and now through January 15th a match is available for wreaths See WREATHS, Page 7

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CAP Color Guard places a wreath on the grave of Cpl. Duncan, US Army, KIA Korea. AWOL veteran motorcycle club participated in the event. Photos by Sue Buetler

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Ceremonial wreaths representing each of the armed forces and POW/MIA are placed at the Memorial Wall.

Gaston Library January events The Montcross Area Chamber and the Gaston Regional Chamber took part in the recent ribbon cutting event for the new McDonald’s in Mt. Holly. On the front row is owner Jeff Stanton, family and team members along with Mount Holly Mayor Bryan Hough. The new McDonald’s is now open at 704 S. Main Street in Mount Holly. Montcross Chamber photo

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The Gaston County Library has a number of great events planned for January. Here are the ones for the Belmont, Mt. Holly, and Stanley branches. Belmont Branch Library 125 N. Central Ave., Belmont.704-825-5426; Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday, Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Toddler Time – Fridays; 10:30am For children, ages 1-2 Preschool Story Time – Tuesdays; 10:30am For children, ages 3-6 Mount Holly Branch Library 245 W. Catawba Ave., Mount Holly. 704-827-3581; Monday 12 p.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday, Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Toddler Time - Tuesdays; 10:30am For children, ages 1-2 Preschool Story Time - Thursdays; 10:30am For children, ages 3-6 Stanley Branch Library 205 N. Peterson St., Stanley. 704-263-4166; Monday, Thursday, Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday 12 p.m.-8 p.m., Wednesday, Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Baby Story Time – Mondays; 11am For ages 0-1 and their caregivers Toddler Time - Wednesdays; 10:30am For children, ages 1-2 Preschool Story Time - Fridays; 10:30am

For children, ages 3-6 Movie Club – Thursday, January 2; 6pm For adults Little Picassos – Friday, January 3; 4pm For children Teen Paint Day – Tuesday, January 7; 4pm Music Club – Tuesday, January 7; 6pm For adults Teen Movie Club – Thursday, January 9; 3:30pm LEGO® Club – Monday, January 13; 3:30pm For children Family Movie Night – Tuesday, January 14; 5pm Better Off Read! – Thursday, January 16; 11am For adults A Novel Idea Book Club – Thursday, January 16; 4pm For adults Board Game Club – Tuesday, January 28; 6pm For teens and adults

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

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

Second Baptist Church

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

Rankin Ave • Mt Holly, NC

Mt. Holly Church of God

McAdenville Baptist Church

208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596

192 Main St. 704-824-2740

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

McAdenville Wesleyan Church

339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

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

North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

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

BELMONT

Grace Wesleyan Church

MT. HOLLY

Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

Bethel Baptist Church

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

Christ Church Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-461-8614

CrossFix Ministries 6131 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-879-4499

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

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

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

Crossroads Wesleyan Church

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter

101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Centerview Baptist Church

Message of Love Church

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

Core Church

East Belmont Baptist Church

Mount Moriah Baptist Church

707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

Cornerstone Family Worship

East Belmont Church Of God

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

212 South Street 704-825-7269

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

New Hope Presbyterian Church

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

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

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

New Life Baptist Church

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

201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

Exodus Church

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized

6325 Wilkinson Blvd. 704-755-5034

1792, 108 N. Main St. 704-980-285-8334

104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly

First Baptist Church

North Belmont Church of God

23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

First Foursquare Gospel Church

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion

8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

First Presbyterian Church

Park Street United Methodist

102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

120 Park Street 704-825-8480

First Presbyterian-Belmont

Power of the Spirit Church

112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

118 School Street 704-827-7071

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

Community Christian Fellowship

709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

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

Fresh Anointing Church of God

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries

71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

Friendship Baptist Church

South Point Baptist Church

5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

Jehovah’s Witnesses

124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

Gaston Christian Church

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

South Point Freewill Baptist

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church

297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

Goshen Presbyterian Church

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

South Point United Methodist

Roper Street 704-601-5146

Living Witness Ministries

510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Springwood Freewill Baptist

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

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

The Pointe

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

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

Employees of

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

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

210 Park Street, Belmont NC

704-825-9861

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

704-867-2317

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

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

Cramerton Temple of God Church First Baptist Church

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

River of Life Full Gospel Church

Life Church

1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

Second Baptist Church

Riverside Baptist Church

740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

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

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

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

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

DALLAS Gateway Cowboy Church The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

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

STANLEY

Way of the Cross Baptist Church

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

Westview Presbyterian Church

Community Pentecostal Center

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

320 Ralph Handsel Blvd. 704-263-8731

First United Methodist Church

LOWELL Bethlehem Church 3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

Center Baptist Church S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

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

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 527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church

2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

Springﬁeld Memorial Baptist Church

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church 201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

First Baptist Church of Lowell 400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215

First Baptist Church 317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213

New Life Church 128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

Stanley Church of God 324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church 113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

Trinity Full Gospel Church 303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

United In Action of Stanley 5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

Welcome Baptist Church 811 Mauney Rd.

Presbyterian Church of Lowell 207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807

BESSEMER CITY

Restoration Church

112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

Upper Room United Pentecostal

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

Ridgeview Baptist Church

Woodlawn Baptist Church

1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

Unity Baptist Church

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

Finish Line Christian Center

300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

CRAMERTON

McADENVILLE Lakeview Baptist Church 143 Church St. 704-824-5380

Bright Light Baptist Church

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Author Joe DePriest brings historic Shelby house to life in talk at Belmont Rotary Club By Ted Hall Former Charlotte Observer feature writer and columnist Joe DePriest of Cramerton shared fascinating stories from the lives of former occupants of the most famous house in Shelby when he spoke on Dec. 18, 2019, to members of the Belmont Rotary Club meeting in Stowe Manor, one of Belmont’s most famous and historic houses. Depriest, a Shelby native and long-time writer for the Shelby Daily Star, has written extensively on Cleveland County history. He recently spent a year researching the history of the home at 319 N. Lafayette Street in Shelby known as the Banker’s House because its occupants since construction in 1874 were connected to what until re-

house stayed in the hands of officials of the bank, which was to become First National Bank. Today, the Banker’s House Foundation, owns and maintains the property, which includes extensive grounds and a former barn and stables that now serve as popular venues for parties, wedding receptions and corporate events. Carolyn Jackson, executive director of the foundation, accompa-

nied DePriest to the Rotary Club program and spoke of the current activities taking place at the historic home. For more information about the Banker’s House Foundation and Joe DePriest’s book go to www. TheBankersHouse.org, or call 980.404.0096. “Voices In Time: Stories of The Banker’s House” is available for purchase online for $32 plus shipping at www.thebankershouse.org/news.

Author Joe DePriest, holding a copy of “Voices In Time: Stories of The Banker’s House,” at the Belmont Rotary Club meeting with The Banker’s House Foundation Executive Director Carolyn Jackson and Rotary Club President Mike Giang. Photos by Ted Hall

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cent years was First National Bank of Shelby. His year-long project resulted in a book called “Voices In Time: Stories of The Banker’s House,” in which he chronicles the lives of the varied and interesting people who occupied the house over the years. Hattie Beam Jenkins, wife of the builder of the home and founder of the bank Jesse Jenkins, is the leading character in the book. In his talk to Belmont Rotarians, DePriest traced her long life from coast to coast and marriage to marriage over close to a century.

The Banker’s House, which sits majestically with its distinctive central tower just north of the court square in uptown Shelby, is considered one of North Carolina’s finest examples of Second Empire style architecture and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built for the then exorbitant price of $7,500, because Mr. Jenkins tried to accommodate Hattie’s lavish tastes. But the extravagance took a toll, and only five years after the Jenkins moved in, the home was sold at public auction for a mere $1,500. Cover of Joe DePriest’s book “Voices In Time: Stories of The Fortunately, ownership of the Banker’s House.”

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Baptist Mt. Holly following the devastating fire a couple of years ago. The church was well on its way to being good From Page 1 if not better than new. September 19 saw that for her American Heritage week of the BannerNews Girl project. Another story spotlight the Living Legends that week from Stanley covAwards Gala in Mt. Holly. ered the groundbreaking The event was the brainchild event for the new town hall of Kay Jackson, wife of Mt. expansion. In Belmont, Boy Holly city manager Danny Scout Asher Neumann (with Jackson and gave recognia little help from his friends) tion to some of the city’s outbuilt a clothes changing stastanding African-American tion at Rocky Branch Park in citizens and their contribuBelmont for his Eagle project. tions to the community. On July 18 came around and the sports scene, high school the BannerNews took a look football was going string and at a new business planned for North Belmont. Jay Pithwah Mt. Holly Lantern Parade organizer Emily Andress sported this the BannerNews reported on the big game between Mt. came up with the idea of a creative costume in the procession. Island Charter School and Long-time Hood Memorial AME Zion Church members Oscar dog friendly bar and began Reid and Jacquelyn Bowen stand before the church altar. Berry Academy. work on the project which is piece on the informational ki- the Great Depression. The September 26 Bancurrently still being brought September arrived and the nerNews broke one of the were and what they stood for. BannerNews dated Novemosks that the City of Belmont to fruition. In sports, the Banhad installed on Main St. BannerNews issue dated the most important stories of The second annual Mt. Holly ber 7th did a Veterans’s Day nerNews ran a profile of MT. On the parks and rec. scene, 5th of that month announced 2019. The article revolved Lantern Parade was just days article on U.S. Navy veteran Holly Sports Hall of Fame inground was broken that week the upcoming 70th anniver- around the fact that the re- away and the October 17 Ban- Wesley Ashe of Catawba ductee Scott Pope. for major upgrades at Lin- sary of Hood Memorial AME mains of Cramerton native nerNews featured a piece ex- Heights and his adventures The July 25th version of ford Park in North Belmont. Zion Church in Belmont. Pic- U.S. Army MIA Earl Duncan plaining all about what would on the high seas and in port the BannerNews lead off with Moving along, the August tured with the article were who was listed as MIA from be one of the most interesting as well. Belmont’s annual an article about Allison Ban15 paper had a feature an- long-time members Oscar the Korean War had been events of 2019. “Topless Cruise” cancer funsen and her family creating a nouncing plans for the second Reid and Jackie Bowens. The discovered and were being The October 24 edition of draiser also got some press mini-farm off New Hope Rd. annual Mt. Holly Lantern Pa- September 5th BannerNews returned home for burial. The the BannerNews was on the that week. The topless part Allison would go on to beBannerNews continued to beam with a front page fea- of the deal referred to the come a popular BannerNews follow the story as it unfolded ture announcing the visit by classic convertibles that took contributor. The July 25th over the coming months. The NC gubernator Roy Cooper part in the cancer fight funpaper also reported on progSeptember 26 paper also took to TechWorks in Belmont. draiser parade. In parks and ress being made on the atha look at John and Jennifer Another front page feature rec. news, Cramerton held a letic fields at Stanley Middle Church and their ongoing ef- that week took a look at the ribbon cutting for its Goat IsSchool. fort to “repurpose” the 100+ long, long, barbering career land Greenway Extension and August came along and year old Chronicle Mill in of Belmont’s Doug Brewer, the BannerNews covered the brought plenty of heat with it. 91, who was still giving his event on the chilly morning of Belmont. Our area teetered on the edge version of haircuts after over its happening. of drought. I other doings, the 80 years in the business. The November 14th verAugust 1 BannerNews ran a The October 31 version of sion of the BannerNews conpiece listing the candidates in the BannerNews was topped tinued its coverage of Earl the paper’s circulation area by a feature on the Mt. Holly Duncan, the Korean War that had filed for the upcomLantern Parade that had taken MIA from Cramerton and his ing November municipal place on the 26th. The parade long journey home after elections. In Cramerton, the featured dozens of magnifiSee REVIEW, Page 11 BannerNews took a look at cent and imaginative, handhow the Goat Island Park made, illuminated lanterns Greenway Extension was and pranced them down Main Belmont Fire Department public information office Matthew coming along. St. in an amazing display for Hodge in the new 4-wheeler the department received in OcThe August 8 version of the huge crowd that turned the BannerNews had a write- tober. out to see the spectacle. On the business scene, the BannerNews also examined the The Rev. Kenneth Alexan- closing of Shear Dimender of Mt. Moriah Baptist in sions hair salon in East BelBelmont passed away on De- mont due to the retirement of cember 14, 2019 leaving a Wanda Queen and Frankie wonderful legacy of service. Richards after four decades of making the beauties in that October saw fall begin to neck of the woods even more show up and the BannerNews beautiful. Ashe when he was a 19-yeardated the 3rd of the month Time flew along and the old U.S. Navy sailor. had an interesting front page article on beekeeping and the cluster of hives set up at the Belmont Community Garden. Another article on the front that week spotlighted the new 4-wheel vehicle that the Belmont Fire Department had acquired for use in off road fire and rescue scenarios. October 10th came around and the hot weather our area The November municipal elections saw several newcomers win such as Richard Atkinson (left) had endured all summer lingered on. A photo on the front in Cramerton. He’s seen with incumbents Susan Neeley and Donald Rice. page of the BannerNews that also ran a regional article ex- week showed just how low up on the recently held Mt. rade planned for Oct. 26. The August 22 Ban- ploring several local wineries the Catawba River was at the Holly Strategic Vision event where the city’s plans for the nerNews took a look at sev- including Veronet Winery US74 bridge. Shifting gears, coming years were trotted eral Habitat for Humanity near Kings Mtn. and Wood- the BannerNews for that out. At Holy Angels, the an- groundbreakings in our area Mill Winery near Vale. week ran an article covering The South Point High the groundbreaking ceremony nual visit by Journey of Hope including one in Stanley. bicycles riders took place and Another article that week Patriotism Bowl and festivi- for the new Belmont Abbey was reported on. Plenty of explained the history behind ties surrounding it was the College residence halls. boaters were on the water and the mural inside Belmont main front page feature for The October 17 Banthe BannerNews reported on City Hall. The 1940 artwork September 22nd. The event nerNews front page was doma story where a runaway boat “Major William Chronicle gave a ton of recognition to inated by photos and remarks was eventually corralled by and His South Fork Boys” our veterans and the good old from fourteen folks vying police. was created by Peter DeAnna, USA. Another feature story for local municipal office. Wesley Ashe of Catawba Heights Ashe looking over some of The August 15th Ban- an artist who was working for that week took a tour of the Each candidate was given the his Navy documents. nerNews was topped by a the U.S. government during rebuild job going on at First chance to explain who they Photos by Alan Hodge

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NC Gov. Roy Cooper paid a visit in October to the TechWorks business/technology incubator in Belmont. During his tour Gov. Cooper took a minute to talk with these New Hope Elementary students as they learned computer programming.

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This photo taken in early October shows how low the hot summer weather had taken the Catawba River at US74 in Belmont. Photos by Alan Hodge

REVIEW From Page 10 his remains were discovered. The Duncan story that week told the tale of how they were discovered and how his brothers, sister, niece and other family members reacted to the news. The municipal elections

The FROGS (Friends of the Greenway) group was represented at the Mt. Holly Strategic Vision event in August by members Anne Hinkle, Jim Hinkle, Janice McCrorie (FROG suit), and Randi Moore.

U.S. Army Cpl. Earl Duncan

These clients at The Center (formerly East Gaston Adult Day Care) in Catawba Heights had a good time recalling how they celebrated Thanksgiving growing up. From left- Oscar Benton, Carmen Dorsey, Elizabeth Forney, Buddy Mayberry.

at plans for a huge major commercial development planned for North Belmont. The inside of the paper had a two page

Members of the 82nd Airborne Honor Guard carry the casket containing the remains of Korean War MIA Cpl. Earl Duncan of Cramerton at his military funeral in November. reflected onhow they and Korean War MIA Earl Duncan’s siblings Howard Duncan, Elsie their families had celebrated Duncan Loftin, and Sam Duncan are seen holding a picture of Thanksgiving in the days of him and the medals he received for his service. yore. In McAdenville, the Dolphins youth football team of 2019 brought some sur- spread of photos by Bill Bo- celebrated its 45th anniversary prises. A new council member stick of the Gaston Schools and the BannerNews featured was elected in Cramerton, and Band Fanfare event that saw a full page of photos from the two new ones in Mt. Holly high school marching bands event. and Belmont as well. Several from across the county get December kicked off with long time incumbents said together and show their stuff. the BannerNews on the scene their farewells and were honThe November 27th Ban- of the military burial service ored for their service to their nerNews was topped with a of the remains of Cramerton communities. story profiling Jeff Ramsey native and Korean War MIA Thanksgiving was just who had been given the Life- U.S. Army Cpl. Earl Duncan around the corner and the No- time Achievement Award in Gaston Memorial Park. The vember 21st BannerNews fea- by the Cramerton Commu- paper dated December 5th had tured a story about four Troop nity Committee. In Catawba a front page story and several 58 Boy Scouts who were earn- Heights, several senior citi- pages of photos from the soling their Eagle award. An- zen clients at the East Gas- emn yet joyful occasion. In other story that week looked ton Adult Day Care Center McAdenville, the Christmas

ementary second grader Nathaly Sanchez Reyna. Christmas parade season cranked up and the December 12 BannerNews was on the scene at the Belmont event. Several photo pages of the Belmont parade, perhaps the biggest one ever, filled the inside of that edition. On the front, the lead story covered a statistical report issued by the Belmont PD on its activities during 2019. The December 19th BannerNews could be called the Christmas Parade edition because over 100 photos of that type appeared in that edition. Parades the paper covered that week included Cramerton,

lights went on for the 64th year. The light switch was thrown by McAdenville El-

Mt. Holly, and Stanley. Perfect weather brought out huge crowds to all the parades. Another story in that week’s BannerNews was a report by Stan Cromlish “from the field” that covered his annual visit to Pearl Harbor for ceremonies connected with the Dec. 7, 1941 bombing. The year 2019 for the BannerNews came to a conclusion with the edition dated December 26. That version of the paper was topped with a story on the recent passing of one of Belmont’s leading civic and religious leaders, the Rev. Kenneth Alexander who had been pastor at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church for decades. Rev. Alexander was admired and respected by folks of all races and creeds. His legacy will be one of love, compassion, grace, honor, humor, and humility.

Santa Claus made the holiday scene including this appearance in the Stanley Christmas parade.

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Gaston Together Healthcare Commission annual meeting held Field Day led by The Gaston Hydeia Hayes Together Healthfrom the City of care Commission Bessemer City. has ended their A presentation year with two of Cooking with events celebratHerbs was given ing Health and by David Fogarty Wellness in Gasalong with a gift ton County. of fresh herbs Gaston Toand a cookbook gether hosted Andrew Schrag provided by the their Annual 2019 - 2020 Gaston NC Cooperative “Celebrating Together Healthcare Extension and the Wellness with Commission Chair Master Gardeners Healthy Gaston” event. The Celebration was of Gaston County. Recognition was given sponsored by Gaston Family Health Services. It focused to organizations and indion the Healthy Gaston initia- viduals to celebrate their suctive which helps businesses, cess in health and wellness. churches and schools as they Achievement for Healthy go through the process of cre- Gaston honors were: Gold ating a “culture of wellness” Level - Gaston College, City of Bessemer City, GSM Serfor their employees. Attendees were welcomed vices, and Parkdale, Inc. and by Gaston Together Execu- Gold Re-Certified - Partners tive Director, Donna Lockett. Behavioral Health ManageParticipants engaged in sev- ment. Recognized for Sileral mini-workshops that in- ver Level - Pharr. Bronze cluded: Chair yoga provided Level honorees were - Alliby the Gaston YMCA, Line ance Bank & Trust, City of Dancing led by Sharmilla Cherryville, Gaston Literacy Anderson of Gaston Family Council and the United Way Health Services, and Adult of Gaston County

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2019 Healthy Gaston Honorees The Healthy Gaston Challenge winners were presented trophies for their efforts in 3 areas; participation in the Gaston Run Race Series, Healthy activity photo completion and volunteering in the Healthy Gaston plot at the Rotary Community Garden. Healthy Gaston Challenge winners were divided by number of employees: Micro Division - Gaston Regional Chamber; Small Division -

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Pets of the Week The Tri-County Animal Rescue has several puppies as our Pets of the Week. We have Sky (German Shepherd mix), Tipper (Dachshund/Chihuahua mix) and Brownie (Dachshund/Miniature Pinscher mix). They will be available this Saturday from noon to 6 pm. Sky is female and 6 months old, Tipper is male and 6 months old and Brownie is male and 13 weeks old. They are spayed/ neutered, current on vaccines and microchipped. They all have short hair so a bath and brushing will always keep them shiny and clean. They are all puppy energy machines so they need energetic families! Please come out to our adoption event this weekend. If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come meet our pets this weekend. We have many available pets at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Saturday noon to 6 pm.

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About Tri-County Animal Rescue Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Please

help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Our “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food. For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@ yahoo.com, visit us on the web at www.tcar. us or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.

Lanxess; Medium Division - Parkdale Inc. Corporate Office; and Large Division - Gaston Family Health Services The Gaston Together Healthcare Commission (GTHC) hosted their annual community meeting at CaroMont. The event was sponsored by the Gaston County YMCA. A keynote presentation was given by Pat Mumford, Executive Director of the Greater Gaston Development Corp (GGDC). Mr. Mumford presented “A Healthy Community & A Healthy Economy: What is the Correlation?“ He explained that a healthy community must encompass affordable housing, pedestrian/bike infrastructure, and space for social gathering, access to transit, parks and access to healthy foods. A healthy economy must have employment and growth opportunities, community safety, income, shopping, transportation, educational attainment and social capital. Data suggests that strategic collaboration is required in Gaston County to have both. All the elements of economic and community health intersect with each other to bring economic and community health success. The GGDC is committed to partnering with Gaston County to make this important work a success for our citizens and businesses.

Andrew Schrage, GTHC Board Chairman introduced the GTHC Initiatives in Action Dr. Jeffrey Ellison, Chair of the Gaston Controlled Substances Coalition (GCSC), gave an overview of their main focus from the past year. Some highlights include launching a Faith Fighting Addiction program to help houses of worship provide education, fight stigma, and deliver guidance for individuals and families affected by the opioid crisis as well as an Opioid Prevention and Treatment Champions Program. This program was launched to help local businesses and industry make policies and procedures and provide support to recovering addicts/employees. Dr. Ellison stated that while he is confident the work of the GCSC is making an impact there is still work to be done. Bill Gross presented the year-end report on the Health in All Policies (HiAP) on behalf of Randi Gates, Chair. This initiative is working with local governments to bring changes to the way they look at development, expansion and policy decisions with a consideration of a health perspective. HiAP has engaged 10 municipalities plus the county to introduce the concept. A core team is working with these local governments to advance community health

through HiAP. Using a grant received from the CaroMont Foundation, HiAP will conduct a professional training in the spring for municipalities and community members Renee Colson, Healthy Gaston Advisory Board Chair, and Donna Lockett provided an overview of Healthy Gaston 2019 impact. They announced the Healthy Gaston Gold, Silver and Bronze Level Honorees. Healthy Gaston has currently engaged 40 organizations to bring health and wellness into the workplace. These programs are touching over 15,000 individuals. Healthy Gaston has a goal to increase “Lives Touched to 20,000” in the year 2020. Upcoming plans include their annual winter workshop which in 2020 will be focused on suicide prevention and self-care. GTHC Chair Andrew Schrag concluded the event with the presentation of the Healthy Gaston VIP Honor. The Gaston County Commissioners were honored for their work in making Gaston County’s tobacco free policy one of the best in the state of North Carolina! If you are interested in learning more about the GTHC or building a culture of wellness at your business, church or school, please contact Donna Lockett at dlockett@gastontogether.org or at 704-867-9869 x111.

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Cramer wins Peoples Bank Holiday Classic by John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The Stuart Cramer Storm basketball team had one heck of a holiday break. Winning three games in a row, Cramer topped the 17th Annual Peoples Bank Holiday Classic held in Catawba County. In the first game, the Storm beat Bandys 61-59. Cramer came out of the gate hot, outscoring the Trojans 15-4 in the first period. Bandys made up some ground in the second, but the Storm went into the locker room with a 33-23 lead. In the second half, Bandys

Stuart W. Cramer High School teacher Chuck Stowe was named the recipient of the 2019 North Carolina Theatre Conference (NCTC) K-12 Theatre Arts Educator Award. The award is presented by the NCTC Board of Directors to an individual who has held leadership roles in the community and demonstrated artistic, professional, and educational excellence. Gaston Schools photo

tried to get back into it. The Trojans outscored the Storm 17-16 in the third and 19-12 in the fourth. However, the Trojans were just unable to overcome the early deficit and Cramer moved on with the win. Sophomores Will Kelly and Brenton Elliott were the Storm’s high scorers. Kelly had 24 points while Elliott had 15. In the second game of the tournament, the Storm took on the Highland Tech Rams. The Rams hung in there but just couldn’t go toe-totoe with Cramer. The Storm walked away with a 74-59 win. Brenton Elliott paved the way for Cramer with 24 points and 14 rebounds. Also having good games where will Kelly and Senior Tyrese Jeffries. Jeffries ended the night with 15 points while Kelly had 14. The Storm faced Forestview Jaguars for the tournament title. In the first half, there was a little bit of back and forth as both teams tried to establish control. Forestview outscored Cramer 16-13 in the first period while the Storm outscored the Jaguars 11-9 in the second. At the half the Jags were up 25-24. In the third, both teams were evenly matched with Cramer scoring 22 points to

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Award winning artists... Forestview’s 21. Going into the final period the game was tied up 46-46. In the fourth period, Cramer took control, unleashing 22 points while limiting the Jags to only 12 points. That fourth-period blitz put the Storm over the top with a 68-58 tournament win. Once again Will Kelly led the charge for Cramer with 27 points and ten rebounds. Also contributing were Derek Bradley and Tyrese Jeffires. Bradley finished the night with 12 points while Jeffries scored 10. In recent weeks Cramer head coach Brad Sloan has watched his team mature and grow. “I will just say that I’m really pleased with the progress we have made as a young team learning to play with maturity on the court,” Sloan said. “Will Kelly has been a leader for us all year as a sophomore, and now we have a few other younger players growing and following his lead, setting examples for others. These young guys are learning how to work hard, and play intelligently with poise in tight situations.” All season Cramer has shown flashes of what they are capable of. During the Peoples Bank Holiday Tournament, the Storm put it all together and showed that they are the real deal. In the title game, Cramer played solid offense while also doing a good job keeping the Forestview offense bottled up. “We really saw things come together from a team chemistry standpoint during this holiday tournament,” Sloan noted. “I think we’ve only scratched the surface of this team’s potential. Forestview is a very tough team with a special player, but our guys were excited for the challenge and rose to the occasion. I couldn’t be prouder of how we handled that game and the whole tournament.” After the tournament was over Will Kelly’s efforts were noted as he received the tournament’s MVP award. Derek Bradley and Brenton Elliot were named to the all-tournament team.

Congratulations to Gaston Day School students Kate, Juliet, Sara and Oliva. They were introduced at the Gastonia Tree lighting ceremony for their award winning art. GDS photo

Gaston Day School School garden work... These Gaston Day School folks braved a recent dreary morning donating materials, labor, and expertise for the GDS Memorial Garden Work Day. They were able to trim the existing plants in the garden, collect seeds, extend the garden bed to the end of the building, and get a range of new plants into the space. GDS photo

New coats for students... Gaston County Schools would like to recognize the Gastonia Parish Nurse Ministry for working with First Presbyterian Church of Gastonia and First United Methodist Church of Gastonia to raise funds and purchase new coats for all students at Sherwood Elementary School. In addition, 147 students at York Chester Middle School received a new coat. The combined efforts of First United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church raised more than $16,000 to purchase new coats for some 800 students in the community. Gaston Schools photo

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Gaston Schools Board of Education recognizes students and employees The Gaston County Board of Education brought attention to the outstanding efforts of schools, students, and employees, during the December 16, November 18, and

October 21, 2019 regular monthly meetings. Here is a summary of the “Good News” recognition presented to the Board of Education. See more on page 15.

The Board of Education recognized Board member Dot Cherry for being elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the North Carolina School Boards Association. During her sevenplus years on our Board of Education, Ms. Cherry has worked closely with the Gaston County Commissioners, business and civic leaders, and others in the community to make them aware of the school system’s needs and the necessity of strong local The Board of Education recognized Belmont Central Elementary School, Belmont Middle School, Bessemer City Primary, support for excellence in education. Mrs. Cherry is pictured Gardner Park Elementary, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy representative, and Tryon Elementary School for receiving the Green with Board chairman Brent Moore. Ribbon School state-level honor for their outstanding efforts in the four areas of attendance, behavior, academics, and socialemotional learning. Pictured (from left to right) are Board member Justin Davis, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy, Belmont Central Elementary principal Phyllis Whitworth, Belmont Middle principal Susan Redmond, Gardner Park Elementary principal Jaime Wallace, Tryon Elementary principal Meghan LeFevers, Bessemer City Primary principal Dr. April Conley, and Board member Terry Usery.

The Board of Education recognized Stuart W. Cramer High School theater teacher Chuck Stowe for being named the 2019-2020 North Carolina Theatre Arts Educators Teacher of the Year. Chuck is pictured with Board member Jeff Ramsey and Stuart W. Cramer High School principal Audrey Devine. Gaston County Schools Photos

The Board of Education recognized two students who were chosen for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas: Ray Rose of South Point High School and Trey Beyers of Ashbrook High School. Pictured (from left to right) are Ray Rose, Board member Dot Cherry and Trey Beyers.

The Board of Education recognized Highland School of Technology sophomore Lauren Tolbert for finishing second overall in the state 1-A cross country meet. In addition, Lauren placed first at the 1-A west regional meet and first in the Gaston County Schools county championship. She is pictured with her mom and dad, Board member Lee Dedmon, Highland School of Technology principal James Montgomery, and athletic director Foreshee Blair.

The Board of Education recognized Board member Dot Guthrie for being awarded the School Board Member Leadership Award, which is presented by the North Carolina School Boards Association to an outstanding school board member in North Carolina. Mrs. Guthrie represents the Gastonia Township and served more than 30 years as a librarian and media specialist in Gaston County Schools and most recently in the Clover School District. Mrs. Guthrie is pictured with Board chairman Brent Moore.

The Board of Education recognized Board member Jeff Ramsey for receiving the Town of Cramerton’s Lifetime Citizen Award. As a former Cramerton commissioner, Mr. Ramsey helped rebuild the youth recreation department and led the charge to invest in the town’s infrastructure, which has now seen a burst in population with the addition of Goat Island Park and Stuart W. Cramer High School. Mr. Ramsey is pictured with Board chairman Brent Moore.

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The Board of Education recognized Forestview High School senior Laney Moran who started the “Share-A-Meal” program at Hunter Huss and expanded the program to Ashbrook and Forestview. The program provides high-protein foods for students in need. Laney is pictured with Board member Justin Davis, principal Crystal Houser, teacher Heather Forbes and her family.

The Board of Education recognized Highland School of Technology senior Daniel Rondinelli for being one of five students in the state selected as a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program for her accomplishments in the Career and Technical Education field. Daniel is pictured with her mom and dad, Board of Education vice chairman Kevin Collier, Highland School of Technology principal James Montgomery, and Health Science Academy Coordinator Waheebah al-Ugdah McCray.

The Board of Education recognized Collin Owensby of South Point High School, Kendall Massey of Ashbrook High School, and Kaela Kranzler of Ashbrook High School for being selected for the Carolina Panthers “Community Captain” program. Pictured from (left to right) are Board member Dot Guthrie, Kendall Massey, Board member Steve Hall, Kaela Kranzler, Collin Owensby and Board member Dot Cherry.

The Board of Education recognized East Gaston High School Dylan West and North Gaston High School Robert Sanders for being selected to participate in the Hendrick Engine Builder Showdown. Pictured (from left to right) are Board member Steve Hall, Robert Sanders, Dylan West and Board Vice-Chairman Kevin Collier.

Board of Education recognitions...

The Board of Education recognized Gaston County Schools Chief Communication Officer Todd Hagans for being one of four school public relations professionals in the United States to receive the 2019-2020 NSPRA Front-Runner Award from the National School of Public Relations (NSPRA). He was identified by the NSPRA Executive Board as an emerging leader who is doing outstanding work for their school district, their state chapter, and for NSPRA. Todd is pictured with Board chairman Brent Moore.

The Board of Education recognized the following high schools for being ejection-free during the 2018-2019 year: Ashbrook, Bessemer City, and Highland School of Technology. Pictured (from left to right) are Ashbrook High School principal Dr. Rebecca Wilson, Ashbrook athletic director Jace Eccles, Board member Lee Dedmon, Highland School of Technology athletic director Foreshee Blair, Highland School of Technology principal James Montgomery, and Bessemer City High School principal Dr. Sheila Wyont.

The Board of Education approved a proclamation to mark National Principals Month observance here in Gaston County. Pictured (from left to right) is Board Chairman Brent Moore, Woodhill Elementary assistant principal Deon Kennedy, Kiser Elementary principal Lorinda Brusie, W.A. Bess Elementary principal Laura Dixon, and Pleasant Ridge Elementary assistant principal Dan Barber and Superintendent Jeffrey Booker.

The Board of Education recognized Catawba Heights Elementary teacher Victoria Freeman for being named one of 27 statewide finalists for the Beginning Teacher of the Year Award presented by the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching.

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MEN’S SOCCER Front Row-L-R – Jaylen Orr – All Conference; Eli Fermaglich - Varsity Best Defense & All Conference; and Grayson Jordan – JV Best Defense. Back Row-L-R – Adam King - All Conference; Ian Davis - All Conference; and Novian Williams – Varsity MVP & Southwestern 2A Defensive Player of the Year. Not Pictured – Bryson Johnson – Varsity Sportsmanship Award; Jack O’Gorman – Varsity Most Improved; Chris Beaty – Southwestern 2A Mens’ Soccer Coach of the Year; Connor Proud, JV Best Offense Award.

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VOLLEYBALL Front Row – L-R – Anna Dunbar – Varsity Co-MVP & All Conference; Ella Wanner – JV Most Improved; and Sofia Mageau – JV Coach’s Award. Back Row – L-R – Georgia Smith – Varsity Most Improved; Holly Hackney – JV MVP; Chloe Ratliff – Varsity Co-MVP & All Conference; and Hallie Walker – Varsity Coach’s Award. Photos by Charlotte Sautner

South Point Fall Sports Awards - 2019 By Charlotte Sautner South Point High School presented its fall sports awards on Wednesday, December 18th. Awards were presented for volleyball, cross country, women’s golf, women’s tennis, men’s soccer and football. In the absence of South Point Athletic Director, Kent Hyde, the evening was presided over by Gary Ford, South Point High School principal. MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Emmanuel Paddyfote – Runner of the Year Cooper Ray – Newcomer of the Year LADIES CROSS COUNTRY Makenna Pallozi – Runner of the Year & Southwestern 2A Conference Ladies Runner of the Year Jordan Villemagne – Newcomer of the Year LADIES GOLF Olivia Huffman – Most Improved Kamryn Shipman – Most Valuable Golfer MEN’S VARSITY SOCCER Bryson Johnson – Sportsmanship Award Eli Fermaglich – Best Defense Jack O’Gorman – Most Improved Novian Williams – MVP & Southwestern 2A Confer-

ence Defensive Player of the Year MEN’S JV SOCCER Connor Proud – Best Offense Grayson Jordan – Best Defense LADIES TENNIS Holland Leonhardt – Coach’s Award Caroline Beaty – Most Improved Brooke Cox – Leadership Dezi Kauer – MVP VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Hallie Walker – Coach’s Award Georgia Smith – Most Improved Anna Dunbar – Co-MVP Chloe Ratliff – Co-MVP JV VOLLEYBALL Ella Wanner – Most Improved Sofia Mageau – Coach’s Award Holly Hackney – MVP VARSITY FOOTBALL Devon King – Dr. Wade Breeland MVP – Initiated in 1948 at the old Belmont High School, this award is presented to the Most Valuable Player on the football team and is the school’s oldest award. It is named in honor of the late Dr. Wade H. Breeland, a local dentist and longtime supporter of Belmont and South Point High School athletics.

Peyton Chaney – Dr. Eddie Lineberger Best Blocker – Awarded since 1964 to the best blocker on the football team. Originally named after long-time team physicians Dr. Sam Shaver and Dr. Lee Beatty, the award is now continued to be sponsored by local veterinarian, Dr. Eddie Lineberger, the starting center on the 1979 State 3A Championship team at South Point. Omari Hunt – Belmont Drug Best Defense – Presented since 1967 to the best defender on the football team. Originally sponsored by the now-closed but popular Catawba Pharmacy in East Belmont, current owner Matthew Morgan of Belmont Drug Store has continued its sponsorship since 2003. Will Rhinehart – Shelia M. Rollins Memorial CoMost Versatile – Presented since 1973 to the most versatile player on the football team in honor of long-time Big Red Booster Club supporter Mrs. Sheila Rollins by the Rollins Insurance Agency. Jacob Humphrey – CoWrather Johnson Sportsmanship Award Xarique Culbreath – CoWrather Johnson Sportsmanship Award –Awarded since 1967, the football Sportsman-

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ship Award is sponsored by long-time Big Red Booster Club supporters Yates and Marie Abernathy in memory of Coach Wrather Johnson. Mr. Johnson coached football, girls’ basketball, and baseball at Belmont High School from 1946-1954 and later served as an elementary school principal. Mr. Yates Abernathy was the football team MVP in 1950.

Ben Lunsford – Bennie Cunningham Most Improved – Presented since 1984 to the most improved player on the football team in memory of Cramerton and Gaston County legend Coach Bennie Cunningham. The award is sponsored by Mr. Art Shoemaker in honor of his former coach who mentored and provided direction to hundreds of area youth as part

of the Cramerton Recreation and the highly successful Little Orangemen Pop Warner football programs. Jacob Patterson – Bobby Brown Unsung Hero – Awarded to a deserving football player, who may not be well known to others, but is known by his teammates and coaches as playing a significant role in the success See AWARDS, Page 17

Mr. Arrowood’s class at North Gaston High recently achieved their certifications in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Two students received Excel Expert certifications. Congratulations Maddie and Rashid. Gaston Schools photo

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CROSS COUNTRY Front Row – L-R – Emme Lewandowski – All Conference; Jenna Feduniec – All Conference; Jordan Villemagne – Women’s Newcomer of the Year & All Conference; and Makenna Pallozzi – Women’s Runner of the Year & Southwestern 2A Conference Runner of the Year. Back Row – L-R – Lilly Gregory – All Conference; Emmanuel Paddyfote – Men’s Runner of the Year & All Conference; Cooper Ray – Men’s Newcomer of the Year & All Conference; and Coach Kody Kubbs – Ladies Southwetern 2A Conference Coach of the Year. Not Pictured – Drake Ballard – All Conference; Will Bowman – All Conference; Ridge Pate – All Conference; Justin Tolbert – All Conference.

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Defense Hunter Hogue – Best Offense

From Page 16 of Red Raider teams. The award is inscribed with a poem written by the late Bobby Brown (Belmont High School 1957 alumnus and football player) titled “Unsung Hero”. Collin Owensby - Gerald Cortner Character, Leadership, and Scholarship –This award is given to a senior football player who has not only excelled on the field but in the classroom and has demonstrated outstanding character and leadership qualities. This award is given in memory of Mr. Gerald Cortner, the first principal of South Point High School and for whom the school’s auditorium is named. Mr. Cortner was a long-time teacher, football coach, and administrator at the old Belmont High School prior to overseeing the consolidation/transition

of the Belmont, Reid, and Cramerton High Schools into the one in which we gather tonight. Hunter Mason – Coach Phil Tate “First Things First” Award – Initiated in 2017, this award is presented to a football player who places the needs of the team ahead of his own. Named in honor of Hall-of-Fame Coach Phil Tate, who has successfully taught and coached hundreds of student-athletes for over 50 years in football, baseball, basketball, and golf at South Point High School. Hunter Hogue – Coach’s Award Cam Medlock – Lee’s Lawn Service Scout Offense Award Jaheim Huntley – Lee’s Lawn Service Scout Defense Award JV FOOTBALL Xarique Culbreth – Best

Also recognized at the banquet were the student athletes named to Southwestern 2A fall sports All Conference teams. MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Drake Ballard Will Bowman Emmanuel Paddyfote Ridge Pate Cooper Ray Justin Tolbert LADIES CROSS COUNTRY Jenna Feduniec Lilly Gregory Emme Lewandowski Makenna Pallozzi Jordan Villemagne FOOTBALL Xarique Culbreth Omari Hunt Naseem Jones

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WOMEN’S TENNIS Front Row - L-R - Dezi Kauer-MVP & All Conference; Caroline Beaty- Most Improved; and Emily Koehler – All Conference. Back Row – L-R – Grace Nehring – All Conference; Holland Leonhardt – Coach’s Award & All Conference; Brooke Cox – Leadership Award & All Conference; Anna Spurrier – All Conference; and Mrs. Patsy Rudolph – Southwestern 2A Conference Coach of the Year. Photos by Charlotte Sautner

Devon King Jacob Patterson MEN’S SOCCER Ian Davis Eli Fermaglich Adam King Jaylen Orr Novian Williams LADIES TENNIS Brooke Cox Dezi Kauer Emily Koehler Holland Leonhardt Grace Nehring Anna Spurrier VOLLEYBALL Anna Dunbar Chloe Ratliff Also recognized at the banquet were Southwestern 2A major award winners; Patsy Adolph – Southwestern 2A Ladies Tennis Coach of the Year Kody Kubbs – Southwestern 2A Ladies Cross Country Coach of the Year Chris Beaty – Southwest-

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FOOTBALL Front Row – L-R – Lavonte’ McCorbin – JV Best Defense; and Joshua Crowder– JV Best Offense. Second Row – L-R – Jacob Humphrey – Co-Wrather Johnson Sportsmanship Award; Ben Lunsford – Varsity Bennie Cunningham Most Improved; Devon King – Dr. Wade Breeland MVP & All Conference; Jaheim Huntley – Lee’s Lawn Service Scout Defense Award; Cam Medlock – Lee’s Lawn Service Scout Defense Award; and Will Rhinehart – Shelia M. Rollins Memorial Most Versatile. Back Row – L-R – Collin Owensby – Gerald Cortner Character, Leadership, and Scholarship; Hunter Mason – Coach Phil Tate “First Things First” Award; Peyton Chaney – Dr. Eddie Lineberger Best Blocker; and Jacob Patterson – Bobby Brown Unsung Hero Award & All Conference; Xarique Culbreth – Co-Wrather John Sportsmanship Award & All Conference. Not Pictured – Omari Hunt – Belmont Drug Best Defense & All Conference; Hunter Hogue – Coach’s Award; Naseem Jones – All Conference.

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Gaston Christian Cheerleaders... Congratulations to the Gaston Christian School middle school cheerleading team. The young ladies are doing an excellent job stirring up school spirit at every game. Gaston Christian School photos

Abbey ladies basketball action... Hannah Roney (pictured) scored 17 points, including nine free throws, to tie her career high in the Belmont Abbey 80-66 victory against Barton. The win puts The Abbey at 10-1 on the season, including a 5-0 conference record. Barton is now 7-4 overall, with a 4-2 record in Conference Carolinas play. How it Happened Right from the start, the Crusader defense came out strong, holding the Bulldogs scoreless for the first four minutes of play. Barton went

0-5 from three-point range in the opening period, though they led 14-9 when the quarter expired. The second quarter was all Abbey. Trailing 16-9, the Crusaders went on a 14-0 run to take a 23-16 lead. Barton shot 1-for-17 from the field in the period, including 0-7 from three-point range, as the Crusaders soared to a 34-20 halftime lead. The third was back and forth, as Barton kept getting close, though not taking the lead. The Crusaders led 50-44 heading into the final period. The fourth was

also close, until it became a free throw shooting contest in the last six minutes of the contest. During that span, the Bulldogs committed 10 fouls, and the crusaders went 16-for-17 from the free throw line in the quarter, to wrap up the 80-66 win. On the night, Roney was the Crusaders’ leader, with 17 points, six assists, and two steals. Allie Downing contributed 15 points and five rebounds. As a unit, BAC went 25-29 from the free throw line. Belmont Abbey photo/story

Belmont Abbey mens basketball action... Belmont Abbey’s Sean Halloran (pictured) tallied 13 points, but a 15-0 run midway through the first half lifted Division I members High Point to a 92-66 victory over Belmont Abbey in men’s college basketball action last Saturday afternoon. The contest counted as an exhibition game for the Division II Crusaders. How It Happened Romeao Ferguson and Quest Aldridge each scored 11. DeQuan Abrom, the leading scorer for Belmont

Abbey entering the game at 26.5 points per game, was limited to nine points in limited minutes. The Abbey shot just 34.6 percent in the opening period and just 41.1 percent for the game, which would have been a seasonlow. High Point made a season-high 14 three-pointers and shot 47.8 percent from the field. The Panthers also hit the boards hard, holding a 45-21 rebounding advantage. Belmont Abbey had just 13 turnovers in the contest. Trailing 5-1 early, the Cru-

saders rattled off six straight points to take a 7-5 lead. But the Panthers (3-9) answered with seven points in a row, then used a 15-0 run later during a 29-9 spurt. HPU lead 47-29 at the break. After High Point pushed the lead to 53-29 with the first six points of the second half, The Abbey climbed back into the game with a 17-5 run, cutting the margin to 12 at 58-46. But the Panthers struck back, pushing the lead back to 26 with an 18-4 spurt. Belmont Abbey photo/story

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Students and staff surprise beloved custodian with new car New Hope Elementary custodian Aaron Smith has been sweeping his way into the hearts of children, staff and parents for nearly two years, but the vehicle he drove to school caught the eye of a 9-year-old student. “His car is held together by chains, bungee cords and duct tape,” explained Lola Beatty. “I think he needs a new car.” Amanda Thompson, who is on the school’s PTO fundraising committee created a GoFundMe campaign and didn’t know what to expect. “Our goal was $4,500 and now we’re up to almost $7,000 in 48 hours,” said Thompson. “It’s insane. The support from the community has been amazing!” Thompson contacted a friend at Hubert Vester Chevrolet and the dealership offered to cover taxes, fees and the title on the car. So as administrators,

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE Aaron Smith was presented a check for $3,834.33 in addition to the keys to his new car. teachers, students, and parents gathered in a circle in the back parking lot, Mr. Smith was escorted to his vehicle where children chanted his name.

“It is unbelievable that this has been done,’’ said Aarron Smith. “I would like to thank them all. I really feel appreciated.” In addition, the school

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Over the weekend the East Gaston girls basketball team reinforced the old phrase that you should never underestimate your opponent. The Lady Warriors turned some heads at the Peoples Bank Holiday Clash as they defied the odds and pushed all the way to the title game before losing to Bandy’s 5146. It’s fair to say that going into the tournament the Lady Warriors were probably overlooked. With a 5-5 record EG was seated fifth in a tough field along with seven other schools including North Lincolnton, Highland Tech, Stuart Cramer, Forestview, West Lincoln, Lincolnton, and the host school Bandys. Considering their seed and record some teams probably thought the Lady Warriors would play hard but they were not considered a major threat. That assessment may have been a mistake. Right from the beginning, the Lady Warriors showed that they were ready to play. East Gaston opened things up with a bang by knocking off the then-undefeated North Lincoln Lady Knights in a 61-52 stunner. In that game, AJ Price scored 22 points while Makayla Boyd pulled down 13 rebounds and scored 12 points. In the second game of the tournament the Lady Warriors took on Forestview.

EG had played Forestview twice already this season and both teams were very familiar with each other. In the earlier games, East Gaston had lost to the Lady Jags by convincing margins. Forestview beat EG 61-26 in November and 53-37 in early December. Conventional wisdom would leave observers to believe that in their third matchup of the year Forestview would have the edge. However, as it turned out the third time proved to be the charm as EG threw conventional wisdom right out the window. Forestview started strong outscoring the Lady Warriors 14-7 in the first period. For a while it was looking like this game was going to end like the previous outings with the Lady Jags dominating. However, in a second period, EG flipped the script and smoked Forestview with an impressive 18-6 run that left the Lady Warriors up 25-20 at halftime. That five-point edge proved to be crucial as the game progressed. In the second half, East Gaston continued to deliver

as they kept Forestview from mounting any kind of rally and held on to the lead and went on to win 52-45. In the title game, the Lady Warriors faced the home team Bandys Lady Trojans. This game remained close all the way to the final buzzer. In the first half, there was every reason to believe that EG might really pull it off as they led Bandys 19-16 at the half. However, the Lady Trojans regrouped in the second half and slowly started to creep ahead. With 20 seconds left in the game, East Gaston was within two points and tried to turn the tide. Instead, of getting things going their way EG sent the Lady Trojans to the foul line and the Bandys players delivered. Sinking their free throws, Bandys held on and won the tournament by beating EG 51-46. Bandys may have won but the Lady Warriors made everybody in the tournament sweat it out until the very end. A team that some may have been overlooked came

within five points of being the ultimate underdog. AJ Price and Makayla Boyd both turned in solid performances in the title game. Price ended the day with 26 points while Boyd had 12. Boyd also did a great job under the boards pulling down 10 rebounds. Despite the loss, East Gaston head coach Handsel had a lot to be proud of. “We beat the one and two seed to get to the championship,” Handsel said. “We were right there. They made their foul shots at crunch time.” Coach Handsel was very impressed with the effort he saw his team give throughout the tournament. “I love our kid’s effort,” coach Handsel said. “They never quit. I’m very proud of our kids. They play hard every game.” When post-game honors were given out AJ Price and Kaylyn Byrd were named to the all-tournament team. Hopefully, this game will give East Gaston a muchneeded boost as they head back into Southwestern 2A action. The 7-6 Lady Warriors have made a lot of progress in the last two months. There is every indication that they will continue to grow in the second half of the season. “We expect to get better as the season goes on,” coach Handsel added. East Gaston heads back into action next week when they take on R-S Central in Rutherfordton.

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