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Belmont mourns the passing of Rev. Kenneth Alexander By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info
Belmont and the surrounding area is mourning the passing of Rev. Kenneth Alexander who died December 14 at the age of 76. Rev. Alexander was a towering figure not only in the African-American community, but everywhere he went and whatever he was involved with. He served as Pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Belmont from 1984 through
the time of his death. He shared his life in marriage with Rev. Ruby Alexander and they were blessed with two children, Jacqueline Alexander Davis and Jarvis “Demond”Alexander. He had two grandchildren, Phillip Davis and Kendall Alexander. Rev. Alexander was born and raised in Rowan County where he lived with his parents and siblings. He was educated in the Rowan County School System and gradu-
ated from Aggrey Memorial High School. He served and was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force. Rev. Alexander was a lifelong learner and attended several colleges and universities including Livingstone College, Hood Theological Seminary, RowanTechnical College, East Coast Bible College, and Shaw Divinity School.. He was awarded his Doctorate of Divinity from East Coast University. Rev. Alexander served as
Moderator and Dean of the Gaston County Missionary Baptist Association where he attained Emeritus status. Rev. Alexander believed in community and truly was a servant leader; he volunteered and was appointed to numerous boards, charities, and commissions and served in multiple capacities. As a result of his untiring work in the community; he was honored as the Citizen of the Year of Gaston County. He was a leader in the annual
2019: The Year in Review Part 1 of 2 in a series covering last year’s BannerNews articles. By Alan Hodge alan@cfmedia.info
In addition to the ongoing burst of growth and development stories, BannerNews articles for 2019 provided an eclectic blend of subjects including the arts, recognition of veterans, the ups and downs of sports, and some new faces winning municipal election seats. January 3, 2019 saw the front page of the BannerNews run a story on the City of Belmont recognizing Stephen Roberts as Firefighter of the Year. Another front page piece featured a profile of an unusual business based in the Iron Station area- an alpaca ranch operated by Mike and Shelly Walsh. On the inside, the Jan. 3 BannerNews featured an article on Belmont Sports Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Wade Breeland. A photo layout gave Girls on the Run some press. January 10 came along and
Belmont Unity Day event. He served as a faithful Pastor to the members of Mt. Moriah and those throughout the surrounding areas. He Rev. Kenneth Alexander was a mentor and example of humility recollections. and dedication in the role of “He was one of the finest Pastor, community leader and people I’ve ever met,” Martin advocate for those that soci- said. “He was compassionate ety often overlooked. His and caring. His passing is a infectious smile, booming great loss to the community. voice and laugh gave com- He emulated the virtues of fort to those in his presence. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He gave his time, talent, and and did not judge people by service with dignity and com- the color of their skin but by mitment while sharing and their character. He had a great demonstrating God’s love. sense of humor and liked Rev. Alexander made a clean jokes. He was also full huge and positive impact on of wisdom.” everyone he came into conFormer First Presbyterian tact with. Belmont pastor Dr. Richard Belmont mayor Charlie Boyce also recalled AlexanMartin counted him as a great der. friend and expressed heartfelt See ALEXANDER, Page 5
Mount Holly Museum schools tour
These students lit the Unity Candle at Belmont’s annual celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. event that took place January 21, 2019. From left- Carsyn Redmond, Belmont Central Elementary School; Rachel Tolbert, Belmont Middle School; Chloe Haun, Belmont Middle; Joshua Morales, Belmont Central; Landon Parrish, Belmont Central; Emmi Haun, Belmont Midddle. Photo by Alan Hodge the front page announced that the BannerNews had donated the bound volumes going back year by year to 1945 to
the Belmont Abbey Library where they are available for public viewing. Another story that week took a tour
of the new Mt. Holly public works facility. Weather was news in that edition of the See REVIEW, Pages 6 & 7
For the first time the Mount Holly Historical Society conducted a museum tour for 120 third graders from Rankin Elementary School. It had been the hope of the museum for several years to introduce Mount Holly area students to the individual, social, political, and economic history of Mount Holly. The museum hired a professional to coordinate the museum’s exhibits to the North Carolina Essential Standards. Since the third grade studies the “community”, it was determined that they would be best suited for the tour. The museum made con-
tact with Rankin Elementary School. The principal, Ms. Donna Kelly and the assistant principal, Ms. Charlotte Friday gave their approval for the tour. So, on the cool crisp morning of November 25, one hundred twenty third graders from Rankin Elementary School walked two blocks from their school rooms to the Mount Holly Historical Society Museum. They with their five teachers toured ten exhibits, spending five minutes in each exhibit. Each exhibit was presented by a docent familiar with the subject matter. See MUSEUM, Page 4
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OPINION
Thursday, December 26, 2019
TODAY’S QUOTE: “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” - Mother Teresa
My Opinion:
Am I George Bailey
Observations
Every now and then, I will say to my wife, “I feel like I am George Bailey in the Christmas movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” She always replies, “You are.” I’m not sure if that’s a good thing. We all know the movie. George has dreams of going to faraway places and building sky scrapers, bridges a mile long, etc. Each time he has the chance to leave Bedford Falls, something happens. His father dies and he is asked to take over the Bailey Savings and Loan. His brother goes off to college but returns married with an out of area job offer from his father in law and George stays. He marries Mary and gives up his honeymoon money to stop a run on the bank. His uncle Billy misplaces a deposit of $8k and Mr. Potter issues a warrant for his arrest. Wishing he were never born, George has the chance to see the world without his impact. He returns to the real world and the people of the community give money to make up the lost $8k. So why am I George? I am the youngest of three, having two older sisters. I’m supposed to be the irresponsible one. Each time I take the strength finder test, responsibility is number one. It showed up 30+ years ago when my daughter was diagnosed with a condition leading to her blindness. My number one mission was to be sure her medical needs were addressed. The idea of graduate school was dismissed as those funds were diverted to pay medical bills. In the late 1980’s, my father could no longer see to drive. Each weekend, we loaded the kids
Predictions and observations of the great and mysterious Al Haji Another year has passed. Here are some predictions and observations from the Mysterious Seer of the Universe Al Haji. Just when you have a few dollars stuck back your car or house will need a repair. Gravity has a huge and unattractive effect on the human body. If you are eating at a restaurant and look out the window you will see someone expectorating in the parking lot. Most things you worry about will not happen at least in the way you thought they would. The ones who clamor for war are not the ones who have to go do the shooting or get shot at. Everything costs too much these days. The informational; kiosks in downtown Belmont will be converted to coin operated gum ball machines. Texting or talking on the phone while driving is just as dangerous as being DUI. Most people don’t know their family history any further back than their grandparents. Fast food hamburgers used to cost 15 cents, now they are five bucks. Someone will suggest that Belmont should change its name to Beermont. There’s a lot to learn in old graveyards. It is impossible for the owner to even change the spark plugs in a modern car. Worshiping pro athletes as demigods is questionable. Do not abuse your body...or anyone else’s body either. Try to get out in the woods or a field or to a lake or river as often as you can, maybe take up birdwatching. One lane of South Point Rd. will be closed and converted to bike/pedestrian use. Don’t go over your head in debt for toys or a house or a vehicle- excess debt can be very stressful. You don’t need everything you see advertised on TV. Don’t make fun of a product you see ad-
vertised on TV because one day you might have to buy a tube of it. The older you get Alan Hodge the faster time goes Banner-News Editor by except when you are waiting in the drive thru line. Without good health all the money and possessions in the world are worthless. Try to get as much sleep as you can. All generations try to shock the preceding one in some way, shape, or form. It would be nice to be able to fly like a bird. A flying broomstick would be fun too. Try to visit at least one foreign nation before you die. People who mistreat kids should be flogged in public. Not everyone loves your yapping dog as much as you do. The best school cafeteria lunch is a grilled cheese sandwich and soup made from leftover vegetables. It would be great to be able to travel in time to any period you wanted to. Flying solo in an airplane and looking down at the cars creeping like ants puts things in perspective. It is easier to gain weight than to lose it. Your doctor’s finger will feel larger than it appears. Even a blind squirrel will find a nut now and then. Man is drawn to the ocean and the sky, two things that he cannot control. Try not to let dreams upset you because they are like smoke, gone when you wake up. Bacon is the most popular food in the world. God is watching us from a distance- but closer than you think and His patience is probably wearing pretty thin right about now.
As we approach Christmas Day let’s take a moment to salute the grand women of Christmas. My wife knocks herself out preparing for events like Thanksgiving and Christmas. She started preparing the Thanksgiving meal two weeks in advance and for sure we had a feast. For some time now she has been in charge of locating the right Christmas gift for children and grandchildren and most anyone else. She also wraps the gifts and has the wheels turning for our Christmas meal. Let me stop everything here and interject that I have presented myself front and center many times for helping wrap gifts and even preparing the meal. However, my wrapping and cooking do not “meet up to muster,”
as we used to say For twelve years in the country. my now deceased My mom first wife could do worked hard nothing because cooking and wrapof multiple scleroping and decoratsis. Whatever was ing the Christmas done was on me. tree. The mother Looking back I of my two sons know I was sorely Glenn Mollette loved Christlacking when it mas and always came to pulling it knocked herself out cook- altogether. I simply had to do ing, shopping and wrapping. the best I could and my best I remember my grandmother wasn’t all that great really. Hinkle slaving over a stove I wonder how many and my hat is off to my two moms and women feel this sisters and deceased moth- way. I wonder how women er’s in law who did so much cook their brains out and to make Christmas meaning- wrap to exhaustion, clean ful for family and friends. house and try to make ChristTrust me here I don’t want to mas wonderful and then feel leave anyone out. like nobody gives a dang or Hear me I am not slight- appreciates what they have ing the men of Christmas. done? I bet plenty do. Don’t My dad, Joseph and Jesus let this happen this year. all count big time. Many Praise them! Thank the dear men cook, wrap gifts and souls who knock themselves shop. I’ve done all of that. out to try to make Christmas
It’s been said if you have three, maybe f o u r Tony Marciano g o o d friends in your life, you are a rich person. George had a whole village of people who gave because he first gave to them. His brother Harry says it so very well when he makes the toast, “To my brother George, the richest man in town.” At Christmas, we celebrate that God first gave to us. He did the right thing by leaving Heaven and coming to earth and joining us in this experience called life with all its heartbreaks and pain. Jesus did it because He cared so much about us. To fully understand the human experience, He became one of us. Yes, I am George Bailey. There were sacrifices I made. If I had to do it again, I wouldn’t change one thing. I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend.
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in the car, headed to my parent’s house and took my father and mother (she didn’t drive) somewhere so he didn’t get cabin fever. More recently, my mother developed dementia which lead to Alzheimer’s. She lives under my roof and requires 7/24 care. Overnight vacations are a thing of the past. I did not choose the hand I have been dealt. I would love to ask for seven new cards. That’s not the way life is. Am I George Bailey? In the movie, George’s mother tells him to go see Mary. She will help you with the questions you have. I think I married someone similar to Mary. I have questions, lots of questions. My wife takes God by faith at his word. She trusts him. She reminds me that we have been through worse situations. George didn’t make money on the homes he built in Bailey Park. He did it because he cared about the people. They were his friends. At the end of the movie, George sees that while he never traveled the places he only dreamed of, he had something most people wish they could have.
Alan Hodge - Editor happen - for you and your loved ones. Mary the mother of Jesus went through a lot. When she became pregnant and still a virgin, who bought her story? Not many. Joseph did and he married her and took care of her and the new baby Jesus. However, starting out as a young mother with so many unknowns and the hardships that came with an unexpected pregnancy in that day were not easy. The Bible says, “But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” For most of her life before and after the birth of Jesus, she carried a heavy load. Keep the love, kindness and praise flowing this Christmas - especially for those dear women who often carry a heavy load. Often they are the ones who really make Christmas.
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Enchantment in the Garden scenes... The Mt. Holly Community Garden held its 5th annual Enchantment in the Garden event on Dec. 14. A large crowd of folks came to the garden to see the holiday decorations and enjoy food, music, hot drinks, and the spirit of the season. Here are some scenes and faces from the celebration. Photos by Chris Denison, Paul Herbert, Carol Golden
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Archie Huffstetler shows the kids what a Mt. Holly classroom looked like back in the day.
Rankin Elementary students line up at the Mt. Holly Historical Society museum for a tour. Gloria Mack and the students in the museum’s research room.
MUSEUM From Page 1 Mrs. Melisa Thompson conducted a tour of past Mount Holly businesses. Mrs. Gloria Mack hosted students in the research room containing the old Mount Holly News articles (which the museum hopes to digitize). Mrs. Tonya Scruggs showed the students what a typical general store was like in the late 1800’s or early 1900’s. Ms. Janice McRorie entertained the students in an upper middle class parlor of the late 1800’s or early 1900’s. Ms. Joy Walker offered students time in a barber shop - an exhibit of a replica of both black and
white barber shops in Mount Holly. Mrs. Phyllis McConnell invited students to sit on a pew in the Church Room to hear the history of Mount Holly churches. Mr. Richard Browne led the students through the Military Room with displays of donated military uniforms. Mr. Will Crist, a former Mount Holly High School footballer, explained Mount Holly’s athletic history in the Sports Room which has a recording of the old Mount Holly fight song. Mr. Archie Huffstetler, a graduate of Mount Holly High School, took students through the “halls of learn-
Will Crist in the Mt. Holly High School room. ing”- teaching them about Mount Holly schools’ history. Mr Garrie Brinkley talked to students about the history of Mount Holly textiles - the center of Mount Holly’s economic life. Mr. Reggie Graham and Mr. Mac McConnell assisted with the student movement - which was smooth and easy since the Rankin students were so well behaved. The museum hopefully plans to expand the tour to
Catawba Heights and Pinewood next year. Not only are third graders welcome, but everyone is welcome to visit the Mount Holly Historical Society’s museum which is open every Saturday from 10:00 am 1:00 pm and offers monthly programs every fourth Tuesday, 7:00 pm. The museum is located at 131 South Main Street. Its email is www. mounthollynchistoricalsoci- Phyllis McConnell points out some of Mt. Holly’s historic churches. ety.org. Photos provided
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Anne Kendrick “Dubbie” Brinkley Mount Holly Anne Kendrick “Dubbie” Brinkley was born January 30, 1927 in Mount Holly, NC. She died on December 12, 2019 at Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC. She was the daughter of Garrie Lee Kendrick and Laura Rankin “Lollie” Kendrick. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, John Washington Brinkley. She is survived by her five children and their families, her sister, Frances Kendrick Springs (Yates Springs) and numerous nieces and nephews. Her children are Garrie Brinkley (Janice McRorie), Leigh Brinkley (Bill Owens), Lynn Boger (Ed Boger), Kent Brinkley (Melody Dotson Brinkley) and Paige Brinkley. Her grandchildren are Matthew Brinkley (Sarah Petersen Brinkley), Shannon Brinkley, Susannah Brinkley Henry (Chris Henry) and Laura Boger. Dubbie grew up in Mount Holly, living there most of her life, except for three years in Fayetteville, NC when she and her husband were first married. She was very active in her church and community, serving as a church organist at the First Methodist Church. She was later an organist at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Fayetteville, NC. As a student at Greensboro College, she majored in Sociology, graduating in 1948. After graduation, she worked in social services in Gastonia, NC, before marrying and mov-
ing to Fayetteville, NC in June 1950. In 1948 she met John Brinkley in Mount Holly. They were married June 10, 1950 at the First Methodist Church in Mount Holly, NC. Dubbie and Johnny had their five children between 1951 and 1958. Life was, of course, active with five children. Dubbie managed their family’s lives, driving children around Mount Holly in the family station wagon for church, scouts, dancing and piano lessons and many other events. When all her children were in school, Dubbie went to Belmont Abbey College for additional education courses, becoming a reading assistant at Ida Rankin Elementary School in 1969 where she taught for twenty years. It thrilled her to live in the same town where she taught and to see her students grow and become productive citizens. She loved seeing them in the community, at town functions, or reading about them in newspapers. She was active in her church, First United Methodist Church of Mount Holly, NC, attending most church functions: including Circle 6, Wednesday night dinners, various music programs and other church activities. She set a strong Christian example for us all. Dubbie was very active in her community as well, up until her brief illness. Her memberships included the William Gaston Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Mount Holly Historical Society and the Mount Holly Book Club. She attended many of the activities in the community. Local participation was important to her. In earlier years, she loved to travel, including Hawaii, Europe and Canada. More recently, her most favorite trip was with her daughter, Lynn and family, to Myrtle Beach, SC every Thanksgiving.
was a strong role model for her children and grandchildren, keeping up with their activities and taking a strong interest in their lives. She would become familiar with their travels through investigation in her encyclopedia. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 2 PM on Monday, December 30, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, Mount Holly. The family will greet guests at a reception, held in the church’s Fellowship Hall after the service. Burial will be private with family attending. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to one of the following: First United Methodist Church Building Fund 140 N. Main Street; Mount Holly Farmers Market PO Box 352; Mount Holly Historical Society PO Box 12. All three organization are in Mount Holly, NC 28120.
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It’s Time to Meet Your Match! New! After Hours League beginning January 19 at Stowe Family YMCA. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport. It is a paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. This special 6-week league format is designed so that players play mostly with others of similar skill levels. Player ranking on a ladder is based upon your winning percentage (the ratio of points won to total points possible). Players will move up or down the ladder based upon their winning percentage. The results of the ten most recent weeks of play will be used for this calculation. January 19 – February 23, Sunday eveMost important of all to nings 5:00 – 8:00 pm , Ages Dubbie was her family. She 13 – 99. The After Hours Ladder League is open to the entire community.Y Members – $20/person, Program Participants – $40/person. Join the Y and save. Contact Molly D’Avria, Director of Advancement, Gaston County Family YMCA, 196 YMCA Drive Belmont, NC 28012, Phone - 704.865.8551 We will have Early deadlines for our ext 138, Branch Phone – 704.822.9622. January 2nd edition:
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Morrison Pryor (Lori); stepgrandchildren, Brian Carlisle and Amanda Bullard; two nieces; and a nephew. Graveside services took place at Hills Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Stanley, NC on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 1:00 PM.
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Kathleen H. Pryor Kathleen H. Pryor 95, of Tampa, FL passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019. Kathleen was born in Lincoln County, NC to Johnnie and Beulah Harkey. She graduated from Rock Springs High School, and married Robert R. Pryor in 1949. She moved to Florida with her family in 1957, and worked various banking jobs before settling in her final role as a customer service representative at Bank of America for 23 years, retiring at the age of 71 years old. Kathleen is preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Pryor; brother, Kenneth Harkey; and sisters, Jeanette Tevepaugh, Velma Layton, and Vertie Hogan. Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Pryor; son,
Give angels a reason As Christmas nears I often reflect on Charley Brown characters. I’m a rescuer of sorts so that pitiful little tree warms my heart; so does Linus Van Pelt and his ever present blanket. My children had their blankets and special stuffed animals too but as I was about to suggest to myself that we adults grow out of our need to wrap ourselves with the “familiar,” I had to pause. My office/library is my adult security blanket because I am comforted by my books; and I regularly reread portions of them and my notes scribbled inside. A few days ago while scanning one book, I was thinking about the passion that drove some early ancestors to build the megalith stone monuments scattered throughout Europe, Asia, Central America and the Easter and South Pacific Islands. Structures so large we still don’t know for sure how cultures with rudimentary technology moved, or stacked them. We do know that tremen-
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“Everyone who found themselves in Rev. Alexander’s presence knew he had a big voice,” said Boyce. “But everyone who was fortunate enough to draw a little closer to Ken knew he had a big heart as well. Belmont has lost a true friend and brave leader. No one worked harder to break down the barriers that divide us than he. Belmont is a great place. But it will be a lesser place without Kenneth Alexander. His courage, commitment, and love will not soon be forgotten, and never will they be replaced.” Mt. Moriah’s associate pastor Elton Sadler credits Alexander with literally turning his life around. “When I met him I was in the streets,” Sadler said. “He changed me.” Sadler also reflected on Alexander’s personality and im-
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pact on others. “He cared for those that were lost,” Sadler said. “He would lift you up with his voice and demeanor. He loved all people no matter what their status and reached beyond our church.” Demont Alexander remembered his father from the perspective of a son. “He was firm but fair,” Demont said. “He was both a spiritual leader and a dad. He meant the world to me. He was a life teacher. He let me make mistakes and grow from them. He led by example. He was a father figure to young and old wherever he went.” A celebration of life service for Rev. Alexander was held Saturday, Dec 21, 2019 at Mt Moriah Baptist Church, 110 Lincoln St, Belmont, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The funeral was held Sunday, Dec 22, 2019 from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m, at Mt Moriah Baptist Church with Rev. Elton Sadler, officiating.
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dous thought, effort, and passion was behind their construction. And we know that most involved a form of worship where these stones either represented a god, or a leader or ancestor with supernatural powers. In the main, we know these cultures were seeking God; passionately! And they were doing a great deal to please the idols they worshipped, wanted something from, or feared. Are we different today? Have we exchanged primitive megaliths with our own modern ones? Larger than life buildings, “Alisters,” super-athletes, and war machines may have similar passions behind them don’t you think? In Hebrews 11:6 TPT God says “He rewards the faith of those who give all their passion and strength into seeking Him.” We can, like some ancestors however, look for God in wrong places. Christmas is here and our nativity sets give us a glimpse of how much effort the wise men invested in searching for the Lord and who is watching us from heaven above. In Exodus, God told Moses His Name was “I Am Who I Am.” “This is my eternal name, my name to remember for all generations,” We are to venerate the one true God, please Him with our Faith and obedience, and remember that He created us with a purpose, wants constant contact with
us, and wants us to know that nothing about our lives is insig- Dennis Siracusa nificant to Him. In Luke 15:10 we learn that angels rejoice over even one sinner who repents. And these angels are only a part of the heavenly “cloud of witnesses” surrounding us. All the saints who have preceded us in death are witnesses too; historically calling to us to witness their faith and use it to help finish our races well. Dr. Vance Havner in his book, Though I Walk Through the Valley, says “Nothing is trivial here if heaven looks on. We shall play a better game if, ‘seeing we are encompassed,’ we remember who is in the grandstand.” Think about that; Our Father God and all His angelic host is watching over us. Let’s all do our best to please Him with our faith and play the best game we can. And today we can best honor the Lord for His great love for us; love that sent His only son to earth to show us our way by simply acknowledging Him, His overriding plan, and the Love He demonstrates to us every day. When we do, all the angels in heaven will rejoice. Have a very Merry Christmas!
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REVIEW From Page 1 paper as well with a story looking at the soggy, soggy season that had beset the area for months. January 17 came along and the BannerNews for that week was headed up by a story examining the upgrades and new features underway at Goat Island Park in Cramerton. Another Cramerton story that week profiled Stuart Cramer High’s Victoria Kiser who was a candidate for Gaston Schools Teacher of the Year. In sports, BannerNews contributor Charlotte Sautner sent in a story and photos of the South Point student athlete winners. The January 24th version of the BannerNews ran a feature story on City of Mt. Holly employee service recognition. Leading the way was city attorney Kemp Michael who was recognized for 45 years of service. A Stanley-based story that week focused on the international hippotherapy training session at Shining Hope Farms. Riding instructors from as far away as Colorado came to the sessions to improve their skills in hippotherapy- a type of physical therapy using horses. January 31 wrapped up the month with a story on the 28th annual Unity Day event in Belmont recognizing the contributions to society by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event was held at First Foursquare Church. Also on the front was an article on the 31st annual Belmont Sports Hall of Fame banquet. Inside, the paper ran several pages of wrestling and basketball action pictures by Bill Bostick of Tarheel Sports Photography. February came along and the BannerNews dated the 7th took a look at the progress being made on the huge new Belmont Public Works headquarters construction. In addition to public works, the renovated structure on Catawba St. will also house the parks and rec. department as well as other current city hall staff. Another article on the front of the February 7th paper was written by local historian and amateur archaeologist Jack Page. The story featured some of the arrowheads and other artifacts that Page had once found on the South Point peninsula. The Valentines Day issue of the paper, February 14, ran an article on Linda and Junior Burnette who had been married for half a century. In recognition of Black History Month, a feature on the inside traced the life of Mt. Holly African-American legend the late John Hope. Sports for that week included basketball photos by Michael Strauss Studios of the Stuart Cramer vs Ashbrook game. Continuing the Black History Month theme, the February 24 BannerNews ran a
Gaston Schools employee Chris Mills was a whiz of a wiz as he read Dr. Seuss stories to Belmont Central Elementary students during Read Across America Day. Sean Condron with Beanstalk Builders showing one of the hemlock playground structure supports being replaced by more rot resistant black locust ones at Goat Island Park in Cramerton.
City of Belmont Public Works director David Isenhour(left) and Utilities director Chuck Flowers admire the view of Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park and the Catawba River that other city administrative employees will have when they move into the revamped building on Catawba St. Photos by Alan Hodge front page story on Mt. Holly’s Black History Forum and the play “Sweet Jenn” that was performed at the event. Another Mt. Holly article looked at the city’s plans to expand and improve parks. The month of March rolled around and the BannerNews dated the 7th celebrated the upcoming 83rd anniversary of the Belmont Banner. The very first edition of that paper, the granddaddy of the BannerNews, was dated March 18, 1936. Another front page piece looked at Belmont Central Elementary and the Read Across America event there that saw folks dress up as characters like the Cat in the Hat and read stories to the kids. On the inside, a large photo and feature celebrated the groundbreaking for new softball and baseball fields at Mt. Island Charter School. The March 14th version of the BannerNews kicked off with an article profiling the new 2,000 acre NC State Educational Forest under development near Stanley. Another front page piece gave a nod to veteran journalist Joe DePriest and his over 50 years as a writer. Also featured on the front was a familiar themeapproval of a new housing development in Belmont. In school news, the annual “RoboGaston” event was given a full page of coverage. The March 21 BannerNews had the heartwarming story of Mt. Holly police chief Don Roper and his
applied to the side of a building in downtown Cramerton. The mural paid homage to the famous khaki “Cramerton Cloth” uniform material that was produced in Cramer Mills for our troops in WWII. Another front page story that week told the story of the demolition and removal of the last rail car on the siding next to South Main Cycles. The removal freed up space for the retail development currently under construction there. April 4 saw spring on the horizon and a great lead story in the BannerNews concerning the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Belmont Middle School. A large number of dignitaries turned out
of the South Fork River. The April 18th version of the BannerNews featured a front page story on one of our area’s most interesting folkm Lucy Young of Stanley. Lucy was one on the U.S. ] Navy’s first female pilots and at the time of the article was still flying as a U.S. Airways captain. Go, Lucy! Another story in that edition took a look at the recent Arbor Day event in Mt. Holly where reps from the N.C. Forest Service explained the importance of trees. April wrapped up on the BannerNews of the 25th with the Sticks for Kids story where youngsters learned the game of golf from Belmont Abbey and Clemson University golf team members at Cramer Country Club. Another article focused on progress being made in the rebuild of the First Baptist Church in
Mt. Holly following a devastating fire a couple of years back. The merry month of May saw the BannerNews dated the 2nd run a feature update on how restoration of the 1913 Belmont Trolley project was coming along. On the arts scene, it was announced that two Italian musicians, Giuseppi Miglioni and Matteo Fedeli, would be coming to Mt. Holly for a special concert. Nice weather brought hordes of folks to Belmont’s Garibaldifest and the BannerNews filled up a page with faces and scenes from the event. The May 9th edition of the BannerNews lead off with a profile of Nathan Grant and his long legacy of volunteerism- especially at the East Gaston Adult Day Care Center in Catawba Heights. See REVIEW, Page 7
Mt. Holly’s annual Black History Forum took place at the Municipal Center and featured an historical play. “Sweet Jenn” actresses from left Brianna Frye, Lakeetha Blakeney, Janice Mt. Island Educational Forest supervisor Laura Shidal is a 20 Sumlin. year veteran of the NC Forest Service. being named a recipient of the for the event. The April 4 Order of the Long Leaf Pine- edition also included a story the second highest honor the honoring Vietnam veterans, state bestows on folks for especially the 5,000 or so excellence in their field. An- from Gaston County. On the other front page article an- sports scene, the BannerNews nounced the long-awaited had a big story looking at the upcoming groundbreaking successful Stuart Cramer girls for the new Belmont Middle softball team and its season. School on South Point Rd. April 11 came along and On the arts scene, the paper the BannerNews for that for the week of the 24th an- week profiled Eric Withers nounced plans for the second who had been selected as the annual Mt. Holly Lantern new fire chief in Stanley. On Parade slated for later in the the culture scene, the City of year. Belmont had put out a call The month of March 2019 for artists to design wraps for wrapped up the BannerNews utility and traffic boxes. The with a lead story on the April 11 BannerNews also Mt. Holly Police Chief Don Roper was presented with the Order 28th detailing the wonder- covered the Cramerton River- of the Long Leaf Pine. He’s seen with his wife Julie and Seful mural of a P51 Mustang sweep event that saw a lot of nior Resident Superior Court Judge Jesse Caldwell who did WWII fighter plane that was trash removed from the shore the honors.
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City of Belmont officials break ground at the new Belmont Middle School.
Jonathan and Paris Wilson of Design Tech are proud to have the new Cramerton mural on the side of the building they rent at 109 Center St.
REVIEW From Page 6 Grant’s article was joined on the front page by a piece about two rare books containing local newspaper clips from WWII that had been discovered at the Stanley American Legion Post 266. A picture page in the May 9th paper featured folks at the Belmont Historical Society Living History Day. May 16 saw the BannerNews run a nice piece on South Point High’s Kody Kubbs who had been named Gaston Schools Teacher of the Year. Another front page piece covered the newly created Belmont History Walk app that is meant to help folks learn about the town via their phone. May 23 came along and the BannerNews attended the official ribbon cutting of the new Mt. Holly North Fire Station. The 8,000sq.ft. structure will serve the Mt. Island region. Another story that week honored Gaston County’s fallen law enforcement officers by reporting on the annual memorial service for them held at Bethlehem Church. In Mt. Holly, the BannerNews attended the opening day of the Farmer’s Market. May 30 saw that month come to a close with the BannerNews running an update on the new St. Joseph College Seminary construction project in North Belmont. Also in the edition of the 30th was a feature on a new hospital planned for Belmont at the corner of NC273 and I-85. The Mt. Holly Community Garden got a nod in the last paper of May with a report on how it was continuing to evolve as a great place to visit or plant vegetables. High school graduation news topped the June 6 BannerNews with feature stories on outstanding graduates from East Gaston, South Point, Stuart Cramer, and
Mt. Holly city council member Carolyn Breyare cuts the ribbon for the MHFD North Station as other dignitaries and municipal employees look on. Vietnam veteran Nathan Grant of Belmont includes The Center senior citizen day care as one of his volunteer venues. He’s seen with staff members Melinda Silvers (left) and Karen Creech. Photos by Alan Hodge Mt. Island Charter schools. BannerNews edition of the Inside, the paper featured 27th that covered the 100th a page on the McAdenville anniversary celebration of Women’s Club 65th anniver- the Mayworth School in sary gathering. Cramerton. The event feaJune 13 saw the Ban- tured artifacts and recollecnerNews profile Stanley U.S. tions by former students of Navy veteran Bob Cloninger the venerable facility. That and his WWII service. Clon- same version the paper also inger also had interesting ran an article of advice from memories about his days in the Belmont Fire Department the 1960s as a Triumph moon water safety for boaters. torcycle dealer in Charlotte. American Legion baseball Another big story in the June 13 paper revolved around covered the sports pages the fact that Johnny Painter with a story and photos of the and Julia Benfield had been Gaston Braves games against named Mt. Holly Man and Cleveland County and Gasto- Belmont firefighters took their Zodiac water rescue boat out on the Catawba River for a training nia. Woman of the Year. exercise. Front row from left-Francisco Tellez, Trevor Robinson, Mike Baucom. Rear row from Look for Part 2 next week. left- Matthew Hodge, Stephen Roberts. The annual AfricanAmerican Juneteenth celebration held in Belmont’s Stowe Park occupied the main portion of the June 20th BannerNews. Hundreds of folks gathered in the park for history and fellowship and photos from the event filled a page on the inside. Sports for the week of June 20 focused on scenes from the American Legion Post 144 vs Stuart Cramer baseball contest. June came to Gardener/chef Erin Denison (left) and artist Emily Andress admiring a Maia McElvane (right) painted a lot of faces at Juneteenth ina close with the healthy plant in the Mt. Holly Community Garden. cluding cute Avery Martin.
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Banner News Fellowship & Faith
Church Directory Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224
Morningside Missionary Church 711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142
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
Park Street United Methodist Church Park St. • Belmont, NC 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
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
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
300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481
First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461
First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521
First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855
Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076
Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600
Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
South Point Baptist Church
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
Employees of
110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751
701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175
The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709
Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954 Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly
1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604
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
McADENVILLE
513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185
Lakeview Baptist Church
704-825-9861
Cramerton Free Will Baptist
Ridgeview Baptist Church
Will of God Church
210 Park Street, Belmont NC
151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889
East Wilkinson Blvd. 704-824-5319
1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261
Upper Room United Pentecostal
Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church
826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
Woodlawn Baptist Church
1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730
704-867-2317
1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141
1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250
Unity Baptist Church
Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental
North Main Baptist Church
Finish Line Christian Center
5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276
St. Marks United Methodist Church
1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
CRAMERTON
143 Church St. 704-824-5380
Bright Light Baptist Church
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Pharr announces sale of its textile operations Pharr, a diversified provider of differentiated textile products and assorted real estate businesses, has reached agreements with Coats Group plc (Coats) to purchase Pharr High Performance, yarn supplier for the protective apparel industry; and Mannington Mills (Mannington) to purchase Pharr Fibers & Yarns and Phenix Flooring, suppliers of yarns, residential carpet and specialty flooring products. The acquisitions are expected to close in early 2020. “Throughout its 80-year history, Pharr’s spirt of innovation and willingness to adapt to change have allowed the company to evolve and succeed,” said Bill Carstarphen, Pharr president and chief executive officer.
“These transactions reflect the next step in that evolution and will deliver great benefit to our customers, associates and communities. We know each of these groups will benefit tremendously from both Coats and Mannington and expect these transactions will result in a broad range of future opportunities and growth for our associates.” Founded in 1939, Pharr is a closely held, privatelyowned company based in McAdenville and comprised of five companies with total employment of 1,200. Pharr High Performance manufactures yarns primarily for the protective apparel industry in North America and globally, providing technical yarn solutions to the Military, Fire Service and Industrial
Thermal Protection industries. Pharr Fibers & Yarns manufacturers fibers and yarns for the carpet industry in North America and globally. Phenix Flooring manufactures and sells residential carpet to large retailers and specialty flooring retailers in the U.S., and also sells luxury vinyl tile and commercial carpet tiles and broadloom. Coats, the world’s leading industrial thread company, is a publicly traded manufacturer with operations in 50 countries and a workforce of more than 18,000. The company was founded more than 250 years ago and has its headquarters in London. Mannington Mills is a manufacturer of residential and commercial sheet vinyl, luxury vinyl, laminate, resil-
Town of Cramerton meetings The Town of Cramerton Board of Commissioners has set the meeting schedule for calendar year 2020. Meetings are 1st and 3rd Thursdays unless otherwise designated. January 9, 2020 6:00 p.m. 1st Monthly Meeting Town Hall January 23, 2020 6:00 p.m. 2nd Monthly Meeting Town Hall February 4, 2020 (Tuesday) 6:00 p.m. 1st Monthly Meeting Town Hall February 20, 2020 6:00 p.m. 2nd Monthly Meeting Town Hall March 5, 2020 6:00 p.m. 1st Monthly Meeting Town Hall March 19, 2020 6:00 p.m. 2nd Monthly Meeting Town Hall April 2, 2020 6:00 p.m. 1st Monthly Meeting Town Hall April 16, 2020 6:00 p.m. 2nd Monthly Meeting Town Hall May 7, 2020 6:00 p.m. 1st Monthly Meeting Town Hall May 21, 2020 6:00 p.m. 2nd Monthly Meeting Town Hall June 4, 2020 (budget) 6:00 p.m. 1st Monthly Meeting Town Hall June 25, 2020 6:00 p.m. 2nd Monthly
Meeting Town Hall July 16, 2020 6:00 p.m. 1st Monthly Meeting Town Hall August 6, 2020 6:00 p.m. 1st Monthly Meeting Town Hall August 20, 2020 6:00 p.m. 2nd Monthly Meeting Town Hall September 3, 2020 6:00 p.m. 1st Monthly Meeting Town Hall September 17, 2020 6:00 p.m. 2nd Monthly Meeting Town Hall October 1, 2020 6:00 p.m. 1st Monthly Meeting Town Hall October 15, 2020 6:00 p.m. 2nd Monthly Meeting Town Hall November 5, 2020 6:00 p.m. 1st Monthly Meeting Town Hall November 19, 2020 6:00 p.m. 2nd Monthly Meeting Town Hall December 10, 2020 6:00 p.m. 1st Monthly Meeting Town Hall, Holidays: • January 1 – New Year’s Day • September 7 – Labor Day • January 20 – MLK Day • November 11 – Veteran’s Day • April 10 – Good Friday • November 26 & 27 – Thanksgiving • May 25 – Memorial Day • December 24 & 25 - Christmas • July 4 – Independence Day.
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ient and hardwood floors; as well as commercial carpet and rubber. The company, privately held and owned by the Campbell family, is based in Salem, NJ and was founded in 1915. “As a result of these transactions, each of these Pharr businesses will become part of much larger operations with greater capacity, resources and reach.” Carstarphen said. “We sought leaders in their industries with proven track records, and who understood and respected what we had built. Coats and Mannington emerged as ideal partners in all regards.” Carstarphen said both companies plan to retain Pharr’s workforce and continue operations at its manufacturing facilities in McAdenville, NC and Dalton, Ga. With the addition of Pharr High Performance, Coats will have six North Carolina manufacturing sites located in McAdenville, Kings Moun-
tain, Marion and Hendersonville as well as its corporate office in Charlotte. The acquisitions of Pharr Fibers & Yarns and Phenix Flooring will help establish Mannington as one of the largest suppliers in the floor covering industry, participating in both residential and commercial hard and soft surface categories. The acquisitions will not affect Pharr’s two remaining divisions: Belmont Land & Investment Company,
developer of residential and commercial real estate and hotels; and Strand Hospitality Services, which manages a portfolio of hotel properties throughout the Southeast. “Pharr will continue growing and diversifying our real estate holdings while exploring new companies to invest in and operate,” Carstarphen said. “And our company will maintain a strong presence in Gaston County, investing back into the community as we always have.”
Seeking applicants for available board positions The City of Belmont is seeking applicants for the Board of Adjustment, the Planning and Zoning Board, the Parks and Recreation board, and the Historic Preservation Advisory Board. Applications can be found
online or at City Hall and will be accepted through December 31st. Interviews will be scheduled during the month of January. For more information about each board visit the “Boards & Commissions” page on cityofbelmont.org.
Fish stocked at two Gaston County parks Trout were stocked at Dallas Park and George Poston Park (pictured) near Lowell on December 5, 2019. Please keep in mind the following regulations do apply while fishing: Seven (7)
trout per day creel limit. No minimum length limit. No bait restrictions. Trout may be harvested year-round. Basic state fishing license required.
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First Day Hikes planned North Carolina’s New Year’s Day tradition of outdoor family adventure, exercise and exploring nature continues in 2020 with First Day Hikes throughout the state parks system. More than 45 guided hikes are scheduled for New Year’s Day, featuring educational programs led by park rangers along the way. All state parks will be open on the holiday. In North Carolina, this popular tradition began at Eno River State Park more than 40 years ago. Eno River’s First Day hike alone draws more than 800 visitors. “For decades, First Day Hikes have served our citizens and out-of-state guests with a great start to the year,” said state parks director Dwayne Patterson. “After
some lazy days with our families, our parks offer a chance to put our electronics down, get moving, get some fresh air, and set good intentions for the year — all while in the most beautiful places in our state.” Each state park and recreation area brings something unique to First Day Hikes. Learn about beavers on a hike at Lake Norman, meet the world’s oldest longleaf pine at Weymouth Woods, or hike along the Pamlico River and watch wintering waterfowl at Goose Creek. Follow up a strenuous hike at rugged Gorges State Park with hot chocolate and cookies, or take a 5.2 mile hike to Chestnut Knob at South Mountains. As an added bonus, visi-
tors partaking in the North Carolina State Parks 100Mile Challenge — to walk, hike, paddle, cycle or otherwise explore 100 miles in the state parks — can add First Day Hikes mileage to their totals. First Day Hikes are also a great time to get started on your own New Year’s resolutions with the 100-mile challenge or Passport challenge! Nationally, the First Day Hikes program is promoted by America’s State Parks and the National Association of State Park Directors, with more than 400 hikes scheduled in state parks across the country. A complete list of First Day Hikes in North Carolina can be found at https://www. ncparks.gov/first-day-hikes.
Just before Christmas, preschool kids from Second Baptist Church in Mt. Holly visited the The Center (former East Gaston Adult Day Care) in Catawba Heights . Santa (Nathan Grant) spent some time with young and young at heart alike. Photos by Melinda Silvers
Avoid holiday road rage ful not to hit cars parked next to you with your door. Remaining calm and courteous behind the wheel lowers your risk of an unpleasant encounter – with another driver and with law enforcement. Dealing with confrontation: Avoid eye contact with angry drivers. Don’t respond to aggression with aggression. If you feel you are at risk, drive to a public place such as a police station, hospital or fire station. Use your horn to attract attention but remain in your locked vehicle. If you are confronted, stay as calm and courteous as possible. If you feel threatened, call 911. Always remember: Do Not Offend: Never cause another driver to change their speed or direction. That means not forcing another driver to use their brakes, or turn the steering wheel in response to something you have done. Be Tolerant and Forgiving: The other driver may just be having a really bad day. Assume that it is not personal. Do not Respond: Avoid eye contact, don’t make gestures, maintain
space around your vehicle and contact 911 if needed.
Santa and Center client Margie Miller.
Santa having a chat with a Second Baptist preschooler.
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Saturday Dec 28th – 5 PM, Lowesville Gospel Concerts @ Living Word Ministries – 1062 South Hwy 16 – Stanley (Lowesville) NC, presents Carolina Quartet (above) and The Fraleys (below) in concert. This will be a great evening of fun and worship. Bring a friend and come enjoy with us. A freewill offering only to be received, and you are invited. Contact Carroll Cooke 704-618-9762.
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Low gas prices mean it’s a great time for a winter road trip Edited by Alan Hodge from NCDOT information With the price of gasoline hovering just above two dollars a gallon and holiday traffic slowly but surely calming down, now is the time to get out of the house with a quick auto day trip on one of our area’s official North Carolina Scenic Byways. Known as “The Crowders Mountain Drive”, this eightmile jaunt takes motorists by Crowders and Kings moun-
tains in Gaston and Cleveland counties. To begin following the byway, take Exit 10 from I-85 and follow U.S. 29/74 to the community of Mountain View. Exit onto Sparrow Springs Road (S.R. 1125),where the route begins. Follow Sparrow Springs Road and turn right onto Pinnacle Road (S.R. 1104) as they wind around the base of Crowders and Kings mountains. Crowders Moun-
tain, named for a local settler, is one of the peaks in the Kings Mountain Range. The mountain range is about three miles long, extending from the southern end of Gaston and Cleveland counties in North Carolina into York County, S.C. The highest peak, called the Pinnacle, marks the northern end of the range. Its weathered granite cap, called a monadnock, stands above the other peaks as a king stands above his
No matter what the time of year or vantage point, the landscape around Crowders Mtn. State Park and its scenic byways offer great viewing. NC Dept. of Travel and Tourism photo
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Dallas Park has a new addition This year Gaston Parks and Recreation Dallas Park has a new addition to the Heritage Village, the Mercantile and Post Office. The mercantile (general store) was an integral part of small town America in the 19th and early 20th centuries and sold a diversity of items for both the home and farm. This building, which was located in Brevard Station (renamed Stanley in 1894),
cantile with her husband’s nephew, James William McLurd. This mercantile and Post Office was donated by their great-granddaughter, Judith Dellinger Johnson. It was moved from its original Stanley location to behind the McLurd home on South Main Street where it was used as a grain storage bin before being moved to the Heritage Village.
also served as the local Post Office in the late 1800’s. The Post Office was run by Postmistress Adeline McLurd from 1884-1892 and 18941897, a position which would have been quite unusual for a women at that time. Adeline Elizabeth Summerow married Robeson Lee McLurd in 1860. Both were early settlers in Brevard Station. After his death in 1880 she continued to run the mer-
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people. Continue on Sparrow Springs Road as it veers right into the area around Crowders Mountain State Park. The park showcases the local mountains, which are remnants of the ancient Appalachians. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking or rock climbing in the park. Continue following the byway by turning right to stay on Sparrow Springs Road for two miles, and then right again onto Pinnacle Road. The first mile is gravel. Formed in 1841, Cleveland County was named for Benjamin Cleveland, a hero at the Battle of Kings Mountain during the Revolutionary War. Kings Mountain National Military Park, located in South Carolina, is the site of that decisive British defeat in 1780. The valley is also known as Sherrars Gap and separates the Pinnacle from the rest of the Kings Mountain Range. Pinnacle Road changes to Lake Montonia Road (S.R. 2292) at the Cleveland/ Gaston County line. Follow this road for about one mile where it intersects with N.C. 161. Turn right onto N.C. 161 North for one-half mile to I-85 where the byway ends. For an interesting side trip, continue into South Carolina to the Kings Mountain National Military Park by turning left onto N.C. 161 South and driving four miles into South Carolina to the park’s access road. Another nearby day trip is the Drovers Road. This byway passes through Hickory Nut Gap, one of two gaps in the Blue Ridge Mountains used by early eastern settlers to reach the beautiful Asheville plateaus. Many farmers drove flocks of market-bound livestock through this gap, giving the byway its name. Though this area has changed considerably during the past century, its beauty still abounds and the paths blazed through this region a century ago are the same avenues of choice today.
The byway’s western end begins along U.S. 74 Alternate at the Blue Ridge Parkway, just north of Fairview as the highway works its way through the mountains from Asheville. Traveling south, notice Little Pisgah Mountain (elevation 4,412 feet) on the left. This peak was once known to the Cherokee as Konnatoga Little Pisgah Mountain marks the beginning of the climb up and through Hickory Nut Gap. This gap was once known as Sherrill’s Gap after a historic inn and tavern located nearby and owned by Bedford Sherrill. The inn, open between 1834 and 1909, was a well-known comfort stop for weary travelers, settlers, drovers and Civil War soldiers. Listed as a National Register Historic Site, the inn is now maintained as a private residence and is visible from the wide curves between Ferguson Mountain and Tater Knob. The hillsides along the byway are covered in stands of mature trees. Descending from the gap, the byway passes into Hickory Nut Gorge. Bearwallow Mountain is on the right. Hickory Nut Creek (also known as the Rocky Broad) parallels the route. Five miles from the beginning of the byway is the quaint village of Gerton, previously known as Pump. As the story goes, the town’s original name came from the frequent practice of thirsty patrons to leave money by a local water pump. Upon their return, they would find a jar of clear potent liquid unique to these hills. The drive through this area offers several craft shops, stores, campgrounds and roadside stands. A popular destination for generations and only about an hour from Gaston and Cleveland counties, the Black Mountain Rag Scenic Byway is full of twists, turns, ups and downs. Along the sharp curves and hairpin turns of N.C. 9 lies the town of Bat Cave, which was aptly named for
a nearby cave inhabited by these winged mammals. This portion of the byway is not recommended for recreational vehicles due to sharp curves. Flowing to the right of N.C. 9 the Broad River, which ends at the community of Lake Lure, is joined by Hickory Nut Creek near the intersection of U.S. 64, U.S. 74 and N.C. 9. To visit Lake Lure, turn left and follow U.S. 64/74A/N.C. 9 East. Departing Bat Cave, take U.S. 64 East to Chimney Rock. Chimney Rock is a weathered granite monolith that rises from Chimney Rock Mountain. Motorists may want to take a side trip to Chimney Rock State Park to visit this unique rock formation, which overlooks Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure. Hickory Nut Falls, cascading more than 400 feet into the Broad River, adds to the beautiful mountain scenery and have been featured in a number of movies including “Fire Starter,” “Last of the Mohicans” and “A Breed Apart.” The gorge runs southeast from Hickory Nut Gap and drops 1,800 feet before ending at Lake Lure. The resort community of Lake Lure was established in 1927 and provided the scenery for the movie “Dirty Dancing.” Before crossing Pool Creek, where N.C. 9 and U.S. 64/74A split, notice the historic resort hotel on the right. To continue following the byway, backtrack along U.S. 64 West eight miles to Bat Cave along the winding edge of Lake Lure. In Bat Cave, follow U.S. 64 toward Hendersonville. Along this six-mile route, enjoy the beautiful masses of mountain laurel and some of North Carolina’s finest apple orchards. This area was settled in 1830. The Black Mountain Rag byway ends at Mills Gap Road. For more information on scenic byways and drives in North Carolina, go to http:// www.visitnc.com/scenic-byways-drives.
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YMCA open house planned
The Gadabouts Belmont senior citizens social organization recently visited Latta Plantation near Huntersville. The group enjoyed seeing how folks in our area lived during the 18th and 19th centuries. Photo provided
You’re Invited to a Gaston County YMCA Open House. For one day only, Wednesday, January 1, the Y is waiving the $50 joining fee during its annual New Year’s Day Open Open House. That means you should come on in to any of the Y’s four Gaston County branches to tour, workout, try a group exercise class, and child watch. Bring family and friends and come check out what makes the YMCA different. Not only are group exercise classes and child watch included in membership but a portion of your membership fees go back to your very own community. simply by being a member, you are strengthening the neighborhood in which you live. Come see for yourself and start a journey to a healthier you or continue your wellness plan with the YMCA. The Y looks forward to meeting you and get you connected to the people, services, and facilities that will support your life choices. Stowe Family YMCA January 1, 2020 Special Group Exercise Schedule Body Pump 8:30am - 9:00am Sprint 8:30am - 8:55am CXWORX 9:05am - 9:35am Body Step 9:35am - 10:05am Grit Cardio 9:35aam - 10:05am Body Flow 10:10am -10:40am Body Combat 10:10am -10:40am Zumba 10:45am - 11:15am Silver Sneakers 11:00am - 12:00pm Lynn Family Open Swim Time With Slide 12 - 2pm
Merry Christmas! Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org pastortrent@salvationchurchnc.org
Gaston College radio WSGE 91.7 FM is the recipient of the Carolina Beach Music Awards (CBMA) 2019 FM Radio Station of the Year Award. This is the fifth consecutive year the station has received this award. Congratulations to Beach/Shag volunteer radio personalities front row, L-R: Curtis Treece, Sandy Hamilton, John Barkley, second row, L-R: David Dodd, Phil Kistler, and Joe Mays. Gaston College photo
WSGE 91.7 FM is named the FM Station of the Year for five consecutive years For five years in a row, WSGE 91.7 FM was named the FM Station of the Year by the Carolina Beach Music Awards. The awards were announced on Sunday, November 10, during the 2019 CBMA Weekend in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. WSGE is the non-commercial public radio station that broadcasts from its studio on the Dallas Campus of Gaston College. This marks the sixth time that WSGE 91.7 FM has won this award, with 2019 as the fifth consecutive year for the honor. The station, which bills itself as “Your Independent Music Source,” had previously won the award in 2011. “Carolina Beach Party,” hosted by longtime WSGE Beach and Shag deejay John Barkley (also known as Johnny B), was named the Internet Radio Show of the Year for 2019. Johnny B has been with WSGE for 25 years and is consistently named the Deejay of the Year by the station’s volunteers and professional staff.
In addition to Johnny B, WSGE volunteer staff members David Dodd, Sandy Hamilton, Jim Shafer, Angelia Skidmore, Scott Smith, and Lamar Walker attended the CBMA Weekend. All are Beach and Shag deejays with the station. “WSGE is still the best beach, shag, and soul music source for weekend listeners,” said Hamilton. “The public can call our ‘live’ deejays and request their favorite song. We have listeners who call just to say ‘Hi,’ to let us know what a great job we are doing, and to tell us to keep up the great music. The deejays remain loyal to the listeners and that makes WSGE a distinctive and distinguished radio station. Being named the CBMA FM Station of the Year five times in a row was awesome, and I was proud and happy to be at the ceremony in Myrtle Beach for the past three wins to celebrate with my colleagues.” “Once again, our dedicated volunteer beach deejays and their love of beach
and shag music made it possible for us to win this award,” said Cathis Hall, WSGE Station Manager. “We are very proud to be recognized for this honor for the fifth consecutive year. I also want to thank our listeners for their continued support of our beach and shag music programming.” WSGE is a volunteerdriven station that operates 24 hours a day. It derives its financial support through state funds from its affiliation with Gaston College, listener contributions, and corporate sponsorship and underwriting. Funds raised go toward operating expenses, including the costs associated with being an NPR affiliate. The station’s year-end fundraising/membership drive will run from December 3 through 10. To support the station, visit the WSGE website at www.wsge.org and click on Donate Now. For more information about WSGE 91.7 FM, contact Cathis Hall at 704-9226552 or hall.cathis@gaston. edu.
This is the week of Christmas. It is hard to believe that another Christmas has come. Life is so busy, that we rarely have time to enjoy special days like Christmas. If you are like me, you probably can recall a special Christmas from the past, and all of the great memories. Perhaps a first Christmas as a married couple, baby’s first Christmas, or others, are some of the great times we have to remember this time of year. Christmas is special for a lot of reasons, but especially because of Jesus. Luke 2:1-20 tell of that first Christmas night. The Roman government had called for a census to be conducted. In this census, everyone returned to their hometown to be counted. Joseph lived in Nazareth, yet he was of the line of David. He had to return to David’s city, Bethlehem. Along with having to travel, Mary was ready to deliver her Child, Jesus. When they arrived, there was no place for them to stay, so they spent the night in a stable, where Mary gave birth. She placed Jesus in a manger, a feeding trough. Meanwhile, shepherds were watching over their flocks nearby. An angel appeared to them, announcing the birth of Jesus. The sky filled with the presence of angels as they shouted, “Glory to God in the Highest, And on earth
peace, goodwill toward men!” (Luke 2:14, NKJV). The shepherds came and found the Child, and returned rejoicing. What an awesome Rev. Trent Tankin story, that first Christmas! Christmas is such a great time of year for so many people. It is a time to express our joy. The angels were so excited for the birth of Jesus. In the midst of our hateful world, where so many are miserable, may we express our joy as we celebrate Jesus. Also, this should be a time of peace as the angels said. Jesus came as the Prince of Peace. There is little peace in our world, our homes, and government. We can be people of peace this Christmas. As a part of living peaceful, may we show goodwill to others as well. Kindness begins with us. We will interact with so many people this season, let us show goodwill to everyone we meet. Can you imagine what peace and goodwill can do for our world? Most of all this Christmas, remember who it is that is celebrating His birthday, Jesus. We are so rushed, in such a hurry this time of year. Stop this Christmas, and remember who came for you. Make Him your priority in life, not just at Christmas. Like the shepherds and angels, tell everyone you meet what Jesus has done for you. Merry Christmas!
East Gaston High CaroMont Health Science Academy students visited CaroMont Health and Courtland Terrace last week to spread some holiday cheer. They learned a lot about potential careers in long-term health and got to meet some wonderful residents! Gaston Schools photo
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The City of Lowell held its Christmas Parade on December 14 under beautiful skies. Everyone enjoyed the event and its many colorful entrants. See more on page 15. PHOTOS by Bob Mulholland / www.ocrphotography.com
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South Point wins while Cramer and East Gaston lose in conference action By John Wilson John.bannernews@gmail.com
Local conference high school basketball is well underway. Last week the South Point Red Raiders beat East Gaston 82-46 in Southwestern 2A action while the Kings Mountain Mountaineers beat Stuart Cramer 77-61 in Big South 3A play. South Point Red Raiders 82 East Gaston Warriors 46 The Red Raiders continuing to improve with a 7-3 record while the Warriors are still struggling to find their first win of the year and are now 0-10.
In the South Point-East Gaston game the Red Raiders found themselves in a tight one early on as the Red Raiders only led EG 15-14 at the end of the first. In the second period South Point broke out and increased their lead to 35-23 at the half. Cam Dyer put in a solid performance for South Point by scoring 23 points and having six assists, and five steals. In the second half of the game South Point put the pedal down and increased their lead all the way to their second conference win. Other top performers were Grayson Hanson and Logan Threatt. “Grayson Hanson had 13 points and 12 rebounds,”
South Point head coach Kody Kubbs said. “Logan Threatt had 11 points and eight assists.” Kings Mountain Mountaineers 77 Stuart Cramer Storm 61 In the Cramer-Kings Mountain game both teams were evenly matched in the first half. The Storm went into locker room at halftime tied with the Mountaineers 33-33. Things stayed very close in the third and Cramer went into the fourth only trailing 52-51. In the fourth period everything changed. That’s when any hope Cramer had for beating Kings Mountain
for the first time was dashed. The Storm were outscored 25-10 in the final period and what had been a close game ended in a tough loss. While the loss was disappointing there were lots of positives to take away from the game. Younger players like Will Kelly and Derek Bradley showed that they are still improving and growing. “Will Kelly has come in and done a great job at the point guard position,” head coach Brad Sloan said. “He’s the hardest working, most committed player on the team with a maturity to his game that makes him a special player. He showed his complete game against Kings
Mountain with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists.” Another player that was hampered early in the year but is still delivering is Derek Bradley. “Derek Bradley started slow this season due to an Achilles injury but has come on big over the last four games since his return,” Sloan added. “He is a very physical guard who is learn-
ing to use his strength to get to the rim. He showcased his ability to use his size and physicality to will his way to the basket against Kings Mountain finishing with nine points and three steals.” After losing to Kings Mountain the Storm battled Crest on Thursday night and lost 59-52. With the two loses Cramer fell to 4-5.
The Kings Mtn. High Mountaineers basketball team traveled to Cramerton last week where they played the Stuart Cramer High Storm. When the final buzzer buzzed, KM had won 77-61. Here are some great scenes from the action packed game. Photos by Bill Bostick Tarheel Sports Photography
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Local football players receive postseason honors by John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com
The postseason high school football awards lists are out and several area players were selected for allconference honors. Overall, 19 players representing three different conferences were recognized. Southern Piedmont 1A Nine Mountain Island players were selected to the Southern Piedmont 1A AllConference team. Leading the Raptors selections was senior running back Elijah Burris. During his time at Mountain Island, Burris wrecked county records books by rushing for 7,515 yards and 102 touchdowns. In 2019 Burris ran for 2,231 yards and was selected to represent North Carolina in the Shrine Bowl. For his efforts, Burris was named the Southern Piedmont 1A Offense Player of the Year. Burris is set to sign with UNC in February. Another noteworthy MI selection was LB/DB Christian Sellers. “Sellers set a new school record for sacks and defensive touchdowns in a season,” Raptor head coach Robert Washington said. Rounding out the Mountain Island selections was Durrell Johnson, Jay Bran-
don Jones, Todd Pledger, Jadon Robinson, Gabe Stephens, Josh McGrew, and Christian Hunter. Johnson and Sellers were picked to attend the Queen City Bowl while Pledger was named the Southern Piedmont 1A Special Teams Player of the Year Big South 3A Stuart Cramer had four players selected to the Big South 3A All-Conference team. One was selected to the first-team while the other three were selected to the second team. Receiving first-team Big South honors was defensive lineman Arias Nash. “Arias Nash really had a great year for us,” Cramer head coach Ben McMillan said. “He was a playmaker on defense, leading our team in tackles, and disrupting opposing offenses.” Tyreese Morris, Carter Merrill, and Nate Linkous were named to the all-conference second team “Second team player Tyreese Morris played RB and DB for us,” coach McMillan added. “His speed could make things happen on offense and allowed him to make lots of tackles on defense. Carter Merrill and Nate Linkous were also second-team players. Both
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guys played on the OL and DL and did a really solid job for us this season.” Southwestern 2A Six Red Raiders were selected for the Southwestern 2A All-Conference team. Xarique Culbreath, Omari Hunt, Jacob Patterson, Naseem Jones, Devon King were all recognized for their play. Devon King proved to be “Mr. Everything” for South Point this year as he lined up where ever his team needed him. In 2019 King lined up at quarterback, wingback, kick returner and defensive back. King ended the year with 16 touchdowns on offense and 111 tackles on defense. South Point head coach Adam Hodge appreciated the fact that the players selected from South Point were recognized by other coaches from within the conference. “The coaches in our conference vote on our players and create an all-conference team,” Hodge said. “This is different than some conferences where a coach picks his players per his quota due to finish placement. So it’s really an honor for our all-conference players to be chosen by other coaches.” East Gaston senior KJ Dagout was the Warriors lone Southwestern 2A All-Conference selection. Dagout proved to be a real bright spot for a Warriors team that is in the midst of a tough rebuilding process. Dagout had 982 all-purpose yards and scored eight touchdowns in 2019.
Congratulations to the Carr Elementary Flag Football Team. They won their game last week and have made great progress since their first game. Gaston Schools photo
Fundraiser will benefit Library The Belmont Middle School PTO is partnering up with the Media Center on their fundraiser that will revitalize the library collection. BMS is asking students and parents to focus on reading and literacy in an effort to raise $12,000 to purchase 700 new library-bound books. 100% of the donations will go towards purchasing the new books. Corporate donations are welcome and tax deductible. $100 donations get a shout out on social media, $250 donations get a shout out on social media and name on school marquee. Those over $500 will be recognized on a plaque in the media center, as well as, shout out on social media and name on school marquee. https://donorbox.org/ belmont-middle-school-pto-read-a-thon
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The North Belmont Elementary School Safety Patrol, along with Principal Beam, had an awesome time representing the school in the Belmont Christmas Parade. Everyone enjoyed riding in the “big yellow bus”. Gaston Schools photo
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Area Cheerleaders compete Last weekend the Cherryville High School varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders earned first place at the 2019 North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Cheerleading Invitational Championship. The squads earned top awards in the Small Division II category. In addition, South Point High School placed second and East Gaston High School placed fourth in the Division II Medium Varsity category. Gaston Schools photo
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Congratulations to North Gaston High School student-athlete Jackson Finger who signed to play baseball at Catawba College next year. Finger has been an outstanding player at North Gaston during his time there. Gaston Schools photo
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South Point wrestling action The South Point High wrestling team took on Bessemer City High last week. After the grappling and grabbing was over, South Point came out on top literally and figuratively speaking. Photos by Calvin Craig/Superraiders
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Gaston Schools Good News December 2019 The Gaston County Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, December 16, 2019, 5:30 p.m., at the Gaston County Schools Central Office, 943 Osceola Street, Gastonia. At that time, the Board received the following Good News. Gaston County Board of Education member Dot Guthrie received the School Board Member Leadership Award presented by the N.C. School Boards Association (NCSBA). Board member Dot Cherry was chosen to serve on the NCSBA’s Board of Directors. Gaston County Board of Education member Jeff Ramsey received the Lifetime Citizen Award from the Town of Cramerton. He also was selected to serve as the honorary grand marshal for the Cramerton Christmas parade. The Gastonia Parish Nurse Ministry worked with First Presbyterian Church of Gastonia and First United Methodist Church of Gastonia to raise funds and purchase coats for all students at Sherwood Elementary. 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 coats for some 800 students in the community. The November “Do the Right Thing” award winners were Jada Stevens of Cherryville High School; Destiny Williams of York Chester Middle School; and Jordin Lopez of Pleasant Ridge Elementary. The program recognizes students for acts of kindness and “doing the right thing.” 5. Ashbrook High School senior Jared Hernandez was named the top goalkeeper for the Big South 3-A Conference. In addition, Daniel Hines, Victor Tlapa, Rene Morales, and Bailey Wilcox were named to the all-conference soccer team. During the school’s annual holiday food drive, W.B. Beam Intermediate collected 2,463 items and donated them to Cherryville Area Ministries and Jesus Servant Ministries. In addition, students and staff collected gloves, scarves, toboggans, and blankets to support Cherryville High School student Noah Abernethy’s service project. 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. Highland School of Technology student Danielle Rondinelli was selected as one of the top five CTE (Career and Technical Education) scholars in the state. The Cherryville High School varsity and junior
varsity cheerleaders earned first place at the 2019 North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Cheerleading Invitational Championship. The squads earned top awards in the Small Division II category. This is the sixth NCHSAA state title for coach Wendy Holt and her cheerleaders. To bring attention to World Mental Health Awareness Week, Belmont Middle School conducted a door decorating contest. Belmont Middle School collected more than 2,200 canned goods for the Belmont Community Organization. The collection drive was organized by the school’s Beta Club. Belmont Middle School students in Amy Covington’s eighth grade class made holiday cards for military service members. Students at Carr Elementary and Chapel Grove Elementary enjoyed a visit from “Hugo the Hornet,” who brought the Charlotte Hornets’ book bus to each school and gave a presentation about the importance of reading. For the second year, Bessemer City High School student John McAlister auditioned and was accepted for the Charlotte Master Chorale’s young artist in residence program. To support its Technology and Industrial Engineering Academy, Bessemer City High School hosted a program by parent Robin Deal, who works for Hubbard Hall, a familyowned chemical company. The program focused on how the company uses water in its operations and gave the students an opportunity to learn about careers in the chemical field. Bessemer City High School students in the Health Science II class presented their portfolio during a program at the Kiser Senior Center. The students also offered blood pressure checks for attendees. Bessemer City High School hosted an ACT Kickoff Day with ACT prep, Pre-ACT, and WorkKeys activities that highlighted test-taking strategies. The day included alumni speaking to the freshman class about being successful. 18. Bessemer City High School senior Kiazyia Degree won the 2019 Heisman High School Scholarship Award. Carr Elementary held its Student Recognition Day for the first nine weeks. This program was led entirely by students, and all grade levels performed the “Leader in Me” song. In addition, third grade students presented a “Leader in Me” program for the school’s PTO. Students took on various leadership roles such as greeting parents and guests, working at the sign-in table, and sharing announcements or having speaking parts during the program. Each month at the Dallas Board of Alderman meeting, a Carr Elementary student from each grade level is recognized as the Student of the Month.
championship. Springfield Elementary students and staff raised $1,000 for the United Way of Gaston County. Stanley Middle School students collected almost 2,000 canned goods and non-perishable items for the local food pantry. School counselors Stephanie Davis and Lindsay Atiase coordinated the collection effort. The Stanley Middle School baseball team served as the honorary grand marshal for the Stanley Christmas parade. The team won the 2019 county Highland School of Technology has announced that Sarah W. recently signed her letter of intent to play softball at Montreat College. Congratulations to Sarah and her parents, too. Everyone at Highland is proud of her and wishes her the best at Montreat. Gaston Schools photo The students chosen for the honor receive a certificate and a Carr Student of the Month yard sign to display. Carr Elementary hosted approximately 250 parents and guests for its Thanksgiving meal. In addition, the school chorus performed at the Carols on the Square event in Dallas. Carr Elementary held an afterschool STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) club program and had more than 120 third, fourth, and fifth grade students to participate. The students were able to learn about drones, coding, art, and robotics. Students at John Chavis Middle School collected 98 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. In addition, members of the student council and Chavis CARES group volunteered at the Operation Christmas Child Processing Center in Charlotte where they inspected and packed boxes to ensure safe delivery of gifts to children all around the world. School counselor Elishia Oliver organized the effort. Cramerton Middle School collected 1,500 canned goods for local food pantries. East Gaston High School soccer players Carter Beck, Diego Rodriguez, and Deshaun Corry were named to the Southwestern 2-A all-conference team. East Gaston High School student Ariana Stephenson received an $8,000 marching band scholarship at the UNCCharlotte Honors Band Clinic. She was one of seven seniors in the South Central Band District to be awarded the scholarship. In addition, she placed second chair in the districtwide honors band. East Gaston High School volleyball coach Haley Stewart was selected for the “Thirty Under 30” award, which is presented by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Forestview High School junior Chris Kurtiak was named the Big South 3-A Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Teammates Evan Friday, Tyler McMurray, Nicholas Shiles, Jose Cruz, and Anthony Aguilar were also named to the all-
conference soccer team. Hunter Huss High School senior Luis Echevarria was named the Big South 3-A Conference Offensive Player of the Year. Teammates Chris Medel and Bryan Torres were also named to the all-conference team. In addition, soccer coach Fernando Perez was named Big South 3-A Coach of the Year. Kiser Elementary fourth graders were given a tour of the N.C. House of Representatives by Representative John Torbett while visiting Raleigh on December 5. Kiser Elementary students collected 400 jars of peanut butter and jelly for the Guardian Ad Litem program to be dispersed to local food pantries. McAdenville Elementary kindergarten student Nathaly Sanchez Reyna was chosen to “flip the switch” at the annual McAdenville tree lighting ceremony. The North Gaston High School Beta Club conducted canned food and clothing drives for local charitable organizations. Additionally, some 50 students and staff toured various historic sites during a trip to Charleston. The Pinewood Elementary robotics team placed first in the research presentation category at the First Lego League competition. The Sadler Elementary cafeteria staff received a 100 percent sanitation rating. In addition, the school received a $300 grant from Keep Gastonia Beautiful. South Point High School sophomore Novian Williams was named the Southwestern 2-A Conference Defensive Player of the Year. In addition, teammates Eli Fermagalich, Jaylen Or, Adam King, and Ian Davis were named to the all-conference soccer team. Head coach Chris Baity was named Southwestern 2-A Conference Coach of the Year. South Point High School placed second and East Gaston High School placed fourth in the Division II Medium Varsity category at the N.C. High School Athletic Association’s invitational cheerleading
championship. Stuart W. Cramer High School soccer players Layton Miller, Drew Hooks, Javier Terrones, and Cameron Cook were named to the Big South 3-A all-conference team. The York Chester Middle School jazz band provided entertainment at the first Jingle Bell Gents luncheon sponsored by the United Way of Gaston County. In addition, the band performed at the Gastonia tree lighting ceremony, which was sponsored by Keep Gastonia Beautiful.
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