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Gaston Bridge gets new marker By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Hundreds and hundreds of vehicles pass over the Keener Blvd. bridge in Belmont every day, yet few drivers have probably paid much attention to the small bronze plaque on the railing naming it for the late Harley B. Gaston Sr. Now, as part of a NCDOT program to use larger signs for naming bridges, Gaston’s name is more prominently displayed with a large, green and white one sure to grab attention. But who was Harley Black Gaston, Sr., and what did he do to deserve hav-
ing the bridge named in his honor in the first place? According to material provided by Gaston’s daughter, Margaret Gaston Bates, he was born one of nine children on a farm in Lowell on Nov. 20, 1891 to Samuel Jackson Gaston and his wife, Cora Black Gaston. He attended school in Lowell, then graduated from Belmont High. After high school, Gaston graduated from Trinity College, now known as Duke University, in 1914 and pursued a career as an educator for three years. Gaston was attending law school at UNC-Chapel Hill in 1917 when the
U.S. entered WWI. Feeling the need to serve his country, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in August of that year and by November had been Harley B. Gaston Sr. commissioned a Second Lieutenant in Co. K, 39th Infantry, See BRIDGE, 7
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Crowders Mountain named NC 2013 Park of the Year By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Folks who live in Gaston and Cleveland county as well as cities like Belmont, Mount Holly, and Kings Mountain have long known that Crowders Mountain State Park is an easy to get to recreational jewel that offers everything from hiking to canoeing in one place. Now, that convenience and natural beauty has been recognized with Crowders Mountain being named 2013 Park of the Year by the NC Division of Parks and Recreation. “It was a team effort,� Crowders Mountain park superintendent Larry Hyde said of the honor. “Everyone
worked hard on this.� According to Parks and Recreation, Crowders Mountain was chosen for the honor because of the natural resource management, volunteerism and expanded recreation opportunities that are in evidence there. “Crowders Mountain has developed into one of our busiest state parks with more than 300,000 visitors each year, yet the staff has found time to develop new ideas in recreation, protection of natural resources and involvement with the community,� said Lewis Ledford, state parks director. Initiatives that staff at Crowders Mountain See PARK, 7
Gellhorn remembered War correspondent, novelist, editor ALAN HODGE alan.bannernews@gmail.com
These days, folks are flocking to Gaston County and its towns seeking refuge from the traffic and endless seas of subdivisions across the Catawba River. Not only that, but they are also looking for a place to start and prosper a business. In fact, Gaston, especially the eastern part, is often looked at as an ideal location to live, play, and work. But such was not the case during the Great Depression. In fact not long after he was elected, U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt had his New Deal begin focusing on places in the nation where poverty was hitting the local populace
right between the eyes – and one of those places was Gaston County. In late 1933 at the height of the Great Depression, Federal Emergency Relief Administration director Harry Hopkins sent sixteen reporters to investigate social and economic conditions around the country. “I don’t want statistics from you,� he said. “I don’t want the social-worker angle. I just want your own reactions, as an ordinary citizen.� The reporter that Hopkins dispatched to Gaston County was named Martha Gellhorn. A 26-year-old, chain-smoking, tough as nails blonde with a no punches pulled writing style, Gellhorn would go on to become a world-famous war correspondent, novelist, editor, and the third wife of Ernest Hemingway- a fact she sometimes chaffed under. “I don’t want to be a See GELLHORN, 8
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The horse drawn artillery caisson carrying the casket of Civil War reenactor Michael Rhyne made its way through Belmont last Thursday to Greenwood Cemetery where a full military and Masonic Rites service was held in his honor. By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
More than a few folks driving on S. Main Street near Greenwood Cemetery in Belmont last Thursday around 3pm did a double take at the sight of Civil War soldiers escorting a horse-drawn caisson carrying a flagdraped casket. About a half hour later, the shocking roar of a Civil War cannon being fired in the cemetery also tipped people off that something unusual was taking place. What was going on in a driving and bone chilling rain was the funeral service for Michael Gene Rhyne, Sr., 70, of Mount Holly who passed away Dec. 30 at Carolina Specialty Hospital in Pineville. The reason for the caisson and can-
non was the fact that Rhyne was a long-time Civil War re-enactor and member of the 5th U.S. Artillery Battery D and 1st NC Reilly’s Battery Horse Drawn Artillery where he held the rank of sergeant. Rhyne was also a Viet Nam vet. Naturally, his funeral reflected his love of Civil War history down to the fact that an honor guard of his friends dressed in Confederate and Union uniforms took part in the unique send off. Others who were part of the tribute included the Gaston County Honor Guard and members of the NC Army National Guard. Even more tribute was paid to Rhyne during the graveside service by a contingent of Freemasons. Rhyne was a member of Masonic Lodge Catawba #248 in Newton, NC and past master of Belmont Masonic Lodge 627 in
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Part 3 of 3 September 4 saw articles examining an expanded police foot patrol program in downtown Mount Holly, tracing the history of the 1843 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church near Mount Holly and how it was instrumental in founding Belmont Abbey, and South Point High’s 49-0 football victory over East Lincoln. September 11 told of the friendship between 11-year-old Chris Rhom and his pal 2 ½-year-old Murphy Clark who had a rare heart disease and was getting ready to undergo his third surgery with a of the boys hugging each other in a true display of brotherly love. Also a story on the Mercy Heritage Center where Sisters of Mercy archival
material from across the nation was being cataloged and preserved. September 18 featured a story on the dedication of an historical marker at the site of the former African-American Reid High School in Belmont that had been demolished in 1966, with former Reid students as well as officials gathered for the event. Also an article about John Church who had purchased the 1901 Chronicle Mill in Belmont and was weighing his options regarding its use. September 25 featured articles praising folks who had volunteered to help their neighbors during the July floods in Cramerton, a tour of the Sisters of Mercy campus in Belmont and its history, and a sports article by John Wilson on the Red Raiders and their 52-35 win over A.C. Reynolds. October 2 featured articles covering the groundbreaking in Mount Holly for
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1979. The cannon that was fired was a 10-pound Parrott rifle of the type actually used in the Civil War. During his many years as a re-enactor, Rhyne had traveled thousands of miles taking part in battles and living history events. Years ago, he and former Stanley councilman Jan Williams, also a re-enactor gave a history program at Stanley Middle School that included firing the field piece on the baseball diamonds- much to the delight of the kids. The re-enactor in charge of the gun crew at the funeral, Stuart Brandt of Burlington, summed up Rhyne’s personality. “He was always calm and I never saw him mad,� Brandt said. “For a sergeant, that’s saying a lot.�
CaroMont’s new urgent care center on NC27, the Gaston County Schools cafeteria lunch program and how the vittles are prepared for distribution across the county, and Red Raiders continuing their march to another winning season by defeating a tough East Gaston High team 56-7. See REVIEW, 8
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■ OBITUARIES Ella Marie Rudisill Loving wife, mother, grand-mother BELMONT - Ella Marie Wyatt Rudisill, 68, 95 Ida Street, died on Wednesday January 1, 2014. She was born in H a y wood County, daughter of Pauline Whitesides Wyatt of Alexis and the late Jack Wyatt. She was preceded in death by a son, Ken Benfield. She is survived by her husband Darrell Lee Rudisill; five children, Leighanne Gray of Belmont, Larry Snyder and wife Renee of Lancaster, SC, Becky Conder and husband Steve of Mount Holly, Jeff Rudisill and wife Amanda of Mount Holly, Beth Ayers and husband Kenneth of King, NC; three sisters, Judy Adams
Madelyn Ann Woodall Beloved daughter and sister STANLEY– Madelyn Ann Woodall, was born on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 6:28pm to parents Donnie Ray Woodall and Brittany Rhea Hutchison at CMC Main in Charlotte. She weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces and was 18-3/4 inches long. Madelyn’s family was blessed w i t h thirteen hours w i t h Madelyn before she went to her heavenly home on December 31, 2013 at 7:37am. Madelyn experienced holding hands with her mommy and daddy, hugs and kisses from her family, listening as her family sang her songs, and being told “I Love You” an uncountable amount of times. Madelyn is deeply loved by her mommy and daddy,
and husband George of Alexis, Gail Kirby and husband Richard of Asheboro, Kathy Garst and husband Dale of Tellico Plains, TN; two brothers, Bob Wyatt and wife Beckie of Gastonia and Larry Wyatt and wife Pat of Stanley; 21 grandchildren, five great grandchildren. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Rudisill was held at 3pm Saturday, January 4, at the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly with Pastor Kenneth Ayers and Pastor Jeff Johnson officiating. Burial followed at the Independent Baptist Tabernacle Church Cemetery in Dallas. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly served the family.
big brother Mason, her grandparents, her great grandparents, her aunts and uncles, her cousins and many others. Madelyn will always remain her parents’ precious baby girl and Mason’s little sister, and they will hold her again in Heaven one day. If anyone would like to make a donation in Madelyn’s memory, please donate to Memories for Madelyn at Park Sterling Bank in Stanley, NC. A service to celebrate the life of Madelyn was held at 12 noon on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at New Covenant United Methodist Church in Mount Holly. Burial followed at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Charlotte. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly served the family.
■ BELMONT POLICE David Whitener Smith A WWII glider pilot MOUNT HOLLY- Mr. David Whitener Smith was born on June 30, 1920 in Gastonia, North Carolina. The son of Patrick Henry Smith a n d Nancy Allen Smith, he was a descendant of the pioneer Hoyle, Whitener, and Rhyne families. He was predeceased by his parents and his four brothers, Allen, Pat, and Howard all of Gastonia and Arthur of Arvada, CO. Mr. Smith was educated in Gaston County and graduated from Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, North Carolina in 1941. Mr. Smith proudly served his country from 1942 until 1945 as a glider pilot in World War II, participating in the European campaigns Champagne (invasion of France) and Market Garden (invasion of Holland); he received a citation from Major General Jim Gavin, commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, for his assistance to the division. He was a member of the National Glider Pilots Association and served as North Carolina State Commander during the 1980s. Friendships he formed with fellow glider pilots were one of the joys of his life. Mr. Smith married Nancy Holland of Mount Holly, North Carolina in 1946. They made their home in Mount Holly until 2007 when they moved to Bermuda Village, Advance, North Carolina, to be near their daughter, Nan. Mr. Smith began his working career with Wix, Inc. of Gasto-
nia, NC and later joined his brother, Allen H. Smith, at the firm Jackson and Smith, Gastonia, North Carolina until his retirement in 1988. Mr. Smith was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, Mount Holly; he served as Elder, Deacon and Trustee for the local church and as President of the N. C. General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. He was also active in the community, serving as a member and chairman of the Mount Holly Zoning Board. David Smith was a man of great integrity; his word was his bond. He will be remembered for his devotion to his family, his church and his country, his sense of humor, and his wonderful stories. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Nancy, their daughter Nan Smith Padgett and her husband Clay, their son, Lt. Colonel Allen (Hap) and his wife Donna; grandchildren Kathryn Smith, Patrick Smith, Susan Davis (Matt), Lynn Pocock (Don), Jenny Vetter (Evan) and Emily Padgett, and seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held Saturday, January 4, at the First Presbyterian Church in Mount Holly at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 687 Mount Holly, NC 28120 or Hospice Palliative Care Center, 377 Hospital Street, Suite 103, Mocksville, NC 27028. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly served the family.
Prego recall
Dec. 30: Linda Harrell Brandon, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Cpl. E. Mason, 6507 Wilkinson Blvd. Dec. 30: Nicholas Houston Orr, DWI alcohol/drugs, simple poss. of synthetic cannabinoid, driving left of center, poss/conceal, paraphernalia, arrested by Officer K. Hall, 101 Belmont Mount Holly Rd. Dec. 31: Kimberly Watts, larceny,, arrested by Cpl. E. Mason, 701 Hawley Ave. Dec. 31: Darius Osborne, larceny shoplifting, trespassing, arrested by Cpl. E. Mason, 701 Hawley Ave. Jan. 2: Chasiti HenryBeck, contempt of court, perjury, court violations, arrested by Officer R. Cassel, 3259 Belmeade Circle. Jan. 1: Stephanie Lynn Brown, trespassing, arrested by Officer M. Kelske, 6750 Wilkinson Blvd. Jan. 2: Ricky Franklin Charles, poss. of Sch II/Sch IV, arrested by Officer M. Kelske, 1813 Hickory Grove Rd. Jan. 2: Trenton Lowery, contempt of court, perjury, arrested by Officer M. Kelske, 6441 Wilkinson Blvd.
Jan. 3: Ernie Dale Burns III, poss. Stolen vehicle, poss. Of drug, DWLR, open container, failure to report accident, arrested by Officer M. Elizondo, 7 Linestowe Dr. Jan. 3: Marquis McKinney, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Cpl. E. Mason, PVA Forest Pointe Church. Jan. 4: Derrick Andre Bowens, domestic violence assault on female, arrested by Officer K. Seigler, 317 Elm St. Jan 4: Justin Lee Cline, DWI alcohol/drugs, careless and reckless driving, RDO, registration required, failed to notify address change, no insurance, fictitious registration number, arrested by Officer K. Wingate, Hawley Ave/US29-74. Jan 5: Carolyn Brooke Matthews, RDO, arrested by Officer K. Wingate, Hawley Ave/US29-74. Jan. 5: Waylon Keith Faile, simple physical assault, arrested by Officer M. Elizondo, 54 E. Woodrow Ave. Jan. 5: Stephanie Ann Wood, simple physical assault, arrested by Officer M. Elizondo, 54 E. Woodrow Ave.
Suspect in MH stabbing arrested A man was stabbed in Mount Holly on New Year’s Day and a suspect from Clover, SC, was later arrested. The situation took place outside Sidetrax Sports Bar and Food, 121 W. Central Ave. Daniel Lee Hill, 26, was booked into the Gaston County Jail at 5:38 a.m. Wednesday and charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious Hill injury. Hill allegedly stabbed the man three times with a pocket knife. Hill had no previous arrests on his record.
Enviro-Tip of the Month
Campbell Soup Company is voluntarily recalling approximately 300 cases of 24-ounce jars of Prego Traditional Italian sauce because of a risk of spoilage. The affected product was manufactured on December 15, 2013 and can be identified by the Best By date of June 16, 2015 and a four-digit, military time code ranging from CT BJ ZV 0330 through CT BJ ZV 0449.
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Church Service Directory BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216 Brotherhood/Sisterhood Wncc. 120 Park Street 704-825-1333 Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Avenue 704-827-8474 Catawba Heights Wesleyan Church 101 Beaty Rd., Belmont 704-827-8381 Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061 East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780 East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845 East Belmont Free Will Baptist 909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346 East Belmont Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-825-8822 Ebenezer United Methodist Church 120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366 First Baptist Church 23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758 First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811 First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357 First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668
First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106 Forest Pointe Church Meets at Stowe Family YMCA Bldg. 704-825-1709 Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283 Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276 Full Gospel Church 106 School St 704-827-9621 Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252 Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280 Grace Korean Chr. Assembly-God 124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-829-1091 Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959 Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711 Holy Comforter Lutheran Church 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483 Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007 Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342 Message of Love Church 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500
Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046 Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist 212 South Street 704-825-7269 New Hope Presbyterian Church 4357 S. New Hope Rd., Gastonia 704-824-1697 New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195 New Mills Chapel Fire Baptised 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457 North Belmont Church of God 2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092 O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576 Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480 Power of the Spirit Church 118 School Street 704-827-7071
Featured Church of the Week Alexander Memorial Baptist Church Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600 South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516 South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045 South Point United Methodist 510 Southpoint Church Rd. 704-825-4019 Springwood Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801
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St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175 Stowe Memorial Baptist Church 26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987 Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730 Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604 Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185
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City of Mount Holly employees honored Photos by Alan Hodge
Mount Holly City Attorney Kemp Michael was awarded a proclamation for 40 years of service.
Mount Holly Streets employee Michael Barnwell was recognized for ten years of service.
Mount Holly Planning employees were recognized for their service. Brian DuPont (left) five years; Jonathan Wilson five years.
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Mount Holly Utilities employees recognized last week included Wade Lemmons 15 years; Michael Skidmore five years; Robert Stewart five years.
Book signing Dallas, the original Gaston County seat for over sixty years, is a quaint small town with a fascinating past. Local historian Kitty Thornburg Heller will be discussing her newest book Dallas North Carolina: A Brief History and provide a glimpse into the lives of those who shaped the county and called Dallas home. The event is Jan. 11 from 12pm at the Gaston Museum of Art and History, Dallas. A book signing will follow the lecture. Free admission but RSVP required-; call Jason Luker at 704-922-7681 ext. 105.
Music at the Depot The Gaston County Museum of Art & History is presenting Music at the Depot: Winter Concert Series at its renovated train depot located at 205 West Main Street in Dallas. The first performance of the series will take place Jan. 24 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
featuring Michael Reno Harrell. Tickets can be bought in advance for $10 or purchased the day of the show for $15. Advance ticket information is available by contacting Jason Luker 704.922.7681 x 105 or Jason.luker@gastongov.com. Or, order online at http://www.brownpaper tickets.com.
Government Academy The Town of Cramerton is sponsoring the second session of the Municipal Government Academy that will begin February 20. The deadline for applications, Jan. 24 at 5 p.m., is quickly approaching. There is no cost for participation but it is limited to persons 18 years of age or older. An application is available on the Town’s website at http://cramerton.org/residents/town-formsdownloads/. For questions, contact mpeoples@ cramerton.org or call 704-824-4337.
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Champions! Mount Holly Middle School recently won the countywide soccer championship. The win was the first boys' soccer title for the school as a middle school. The win came during the 25th anniversary of the school's last county title in 1988. They swept both games from defending county champs Holbrook (2-1 regular season, 3-1 title game). Contributed Photo
South Point men Belmont's Stafford wins golf championship pulling it together By John Wilson John.bannernews@gmail.com
The South Point Red Raiders men’s basketball team needed things to change. The season was getting away from them. The Red Raiders had been taking a beating in the young season. They were still looking for their first win of the year when the team took time off for the holiday break. Strange things happened at Christmas time. This Christmas was going to give the Red Raiders a renewed sense of self. For the Christmas break head coach Kody Kubbs took the Red Raiders on a road trip to the Morehead Shootout tournament in Eden, NC. That trip may have been just what the Red Raiders needed. The Red Raiders posted two wins in the shootout. They placed fifth overall. An impressive feat for a team that came to Eden winless. The trip proved to be a bonding experience. “They needed the time off,� Kubbs said. “During this trip we came together as a team.� After the break the Red Raiders had to travel to Forestview to take on their Big South rivals the Jaguars. The team bonding was going to be put to the test. After a tough game and a great fourth quarter defensive stand the Red Raiders came through. They posted their first conference win of the year by beating Forestview 65-62.
Things almost got away from South Point. The Red Raiders were up 56-44 with about five minutes left on the clock when Forestview mounted a furious comeback. The Jaguars pushed and came close. That’s when the team building and renewed spirit came into play for the Red Raiders. Led by senior guard Deonte Gaston, the Red Raiders were able to shore up their defense and stop the Forestview charge. Coach Kubbs liked how the Red Raiders held things together. “I’m proud how we handled ourselves down the stretch,� Kubbs said. “In the last five minutes they got to within one.� Kubbs was impressed with the way his team played. He also had positive words for some game standouts. “Brandon Reeves was phenomenal,� Kubbs said.� He had a big night.� A big night indeed. The sophomore put up 22 points to go along with seven rebounds and seven assists. Kubbs credited senior guard Deonte Gaston with being the glue that held the Red Raiders’ defense in the closing minutes. “Deonte brought our guys together,� Kubbs said.� He’s a leader.� Also putting up impressive number for South Point were J.T. Starr who had 13 points, Nigel Barber tossed in 12 and Tanner Muse rounded things out with eight points. He led Big Red in the rebounding department pulling down nine boards.
Hoppers coming to Catawba Heights The Hoppers, “America's Favorite Family of Gospel Music�, will perform in concert January 30 at 7pm at Catawba Heights Baptist Church, 311 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd. Tickets are $20 online at www.itickets.com/events/320444.html or $25 at the door. Half of the proceeds benefit Mt. Holly Chapter Firefighter's Burned Children Fund.
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With over an inch of rain falling overnight and continuing, heavy at times, until 11:30am, the 66th Donald Ross Junior Championship at Pinehurst was shortened to an 18-hole tournament on Sunday, December 29. First round results were used to determine award winners, with the 15-18year-old Boys division being split into two separate events (No. 4, No. 5). A playoff however, was held for the leaders of both 15-18 Boys division leaders to determine the overall 66th Donald Ross Jr. Champion. Nick Stafford of Belmont came out on top of the threeplayer, three-hole aggregate playoff held on the famed Pinehurst No. 2. The threehole loop of holes 1, 17, 18 were used and Stafford played those holes in 1-over par to seal his victory and a name plate in Pinehurst’s legendary hall of champions. Having played course No. 5 in the first round, Stafford was tied with Ian Hildebrand of Purcellville, Va., who both shot 70. On Pinehurst No. 4, Hunter Oxford and his score of 69 that earned him a spot in the three-man playoff. Rounding out the top five from No. 5 results was second-place finishers and twotime defending champion
Joshua Martin of Pinehurst, N.C., Peter Knade of Easton, Md., and Christian Salzer of Sumter, S.C. Tied for 5th place was Joshua Stockwell (West End, N.C.) and Kenny Park (Cumming, Ga). Course No. 4 top finishers aside from Stafford and Hildebrand were T3 finishers Patrick Stephenson (Four Oaks, N.C.) S.M. Lee (Buford, Ga.), Thomas Eldridge (Raleigh, N.C.) and Timothy Conover (Holly Springs, N.C.). Wintson Margaritis (Collierville, Tenn.), won the 1214-year old age group with his score of 67 while in the
11 & Under it was 2012 runner-up Akshay Bhatia (Wake Forest, N.C.) who took home the trophy in his division with an outstanding round of 66. The Championship for boys under age 18, separated in three divisions (11 and under, 12-14, and 15-18 provided the 18-year old is still in high school), is always scheduled the week between Christmas and New Year’s. The 11 and Under, and 1214 Divisions play Pinehurst No. 1. The 15-18 Division plays Pinehurst No. 4 and Pinehurst No. 5, typically rotating courses after the first round.
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BRIDGE: receives updated marker from state From page 1 Fourth Regular Division. Gaston was at Camp Greene in Charlotte when his unit was sent to France in April 1918. Gaston was in some serious fighting during the Second Battle of the Marne and also the engagements near Chateau Thierry. On August 4, 1918 he was wounded near the Vesle River and spent several months in hospitals. He was awarded the Purple Heart and honorably discharged on January 23, 1919. Once again a civilian, Gaston returned to law school and got his license in August 1919. He set up a law office in Gaston County and was for a time partners with a gent named Emery B. Denny who was later mayor of Gastonia and Chief Justice of the NC Supreme Court. From 1922 until 1956, Gaston practiced law in Belmont with Willis Smith. In 1957, Gaston’s son, Harley B. Gaston, Jr.,
had also joined the firm. He was the City of Belmont Attorney from 19201967 and Gaston County Attorney from 1942 until his death on January 3, 1973 at 81 years of age. Other professional posts he held included attorney for Belmont Savings and Loan, and attorney for the North Carolina Railroad from 1957-1962. All this in addition to his general practice. Gaston’s career with the City of Belmont spanned 46 years and in addition to being City Attorney he also served as City Clerk and City Treasurer. Gaston, a Democrat, served from 1921-1925 in the NC House and from 1925-1927 in the NC Senate. From 1920-1959 he served on the Democratic Executive Committee and was given the nickname “Mr. Democrat�. Gaston’s involvement in Belmont business and civic affairs was prodigious. He was one of the organizers of and first president of the
Belmont Rotary Club that was eventually chartered in December 1925 by Rotary International as Club 2182. He was also an organizer of Belmont Post 144 of the American Legion that’s currently known as AutenStowe Post. Gaston was also a member of Main Street Methodist Church in Belmont where he was on the Board of Stewards and a Sunday school teacher. Gaston was on the Board of Advisors to Belmont Abbey College and Sacred Heart College. He served as chairman of Gaston County Draft Board #2 during World War II. In 1967, Gaston was named the first Belmont Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizen. In 1928, Gaston married the former Mary Margret Scott of Blacksburg. In addition to son Harley, Jr., they had daughters Margaret and Joanne Gaston Schenck. In recognition for all Gaston had done for Belmont and the county, an official resolution was made
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A new sign has been erected on the Keener Blvd. Bridge in Belmont honoring Harley B. Gaston, Sr. In this photo, Curtis Gaston, Harley Gaston’s grandson (left), and NCDOT Division 12 Operations Engineer Patrick Norman are seen with it.
on January 10, 1967 by the Belmont Board of commissioners naming the planned bridge on what was then called the Park St. Extension for him. The bridge was built in 1971-1972. Grandson Curtis Gaston played a pivotal role in getting the new NCDOT sign placed on the bridge. “Early this fall I was riding my bike across the Keener bridge and noticed that, of the four dedication plaques that had been placed at each corner of the bridge, only one remained,� he said. “I wanted to make sure that the last one was preserved in some way before it, like the other three, vanished. Since the date of the original dedication preceded the NCDOT’s use of the now ubiquitous green, rectangular reflective signs, I felt as though my grandfather’s contributions to the city, county and state would, like the original plaques, eventually disappear. Honestly, many of the folk who knew of my grandfather are deceased. It was because of this that I called the DOT and eventually was guided to Patrick Norman. I hope
PARK: Crowders Mountain named Park of the Year From page 1 launched during the past year to further improve the park included scheduling volunteer workdays to expand the 20-mile system of hiking trails and up-sizing the family campground. Further proof of the popularity of Crowders Mountain is the fact that the main parking lot was doubled in size, yet is generally filled to capacity on weekends. Other attractions at the 5,126-acre park include a fishing lake, canoe rental, wildflower photography, bird watching, picnicking, and just plain getting away from hustle and bustle. Over 10,000 rock climbers visit the park each year to take on its sheer cliffs. The park has plans in the works to eradicate invasive plant species and get rid of underbrush using controlled burns. There are also plans to work with Belmont Abbey College to conduct a survey of plant species found in the park. According to Hyde, other plans for the park’s future include tying into the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail and
that by having some contemporary signs placed, a small part of his rather substantial legacy will be remembered.� Curtis recalled the impact his grandfather had on him as well as others. “He passed away in January of 1973 when I was eight years old,� he said. “My memories of him are, though not substantial, fond. I remember how much he loved his grandchildren, especially my brother, Harley III (“Bo�), whom he would come visit every single day after he finished work. I also remember being very impressed with the scar on one of his knees-a wound that earned him a Purple Heart for his service in WWI during the Second Battle of the Marne in northern France. I don’t know the details of his wound, but do remember telling my friends that my grandfather had ‘been shot by a German’. During the hard times of the Great Depression (and even beyond), clients of his would, when faced with financial hardship, trade out his legal services for stacks of firewood, chickens, eggs, yard work, etc.; whatever they could do to pay him back. And if they couldn’t manage any of those things, then he would consider his lawyer work as an opportunity to help his fellow man. He was also a good friend of Senator Sam Ervin. They had attended UNC Law School together.
Senator Ervin even attended my granddad’s funeral. That was pretty heady stuff for an eight year old who was just becoming obsessed with the Watergate scandal and the upcoming hearings which Sen. Ervin would eventually lead. His dedication to Belmont and its citizens, and particularly his legal work behind the initial formation of the town’s textile mills, helped guide the city to the successful position that it currently occupies.� Margaret Bates recalled her father as hardworking and caring. “He put himself through college working for a dry cleaner,� she said. “He helped educate his seven brothers and sisters. He took care of the farm and his father and tried to visit him every day. My dad loved his wife, children, and grandchildren. To his children he quoted scripture from the Bible, Shakespeare, and read stories about Uncle Remus and Brer Fox. The grandchildren called him Papa the Candy man. “My dad loved people and spent his life helping others. I recall his advice to us which was always be kind, treat everyone the same, keep visits to friends frequent but short, do not live beyond your means, if you can’t afford it don’t buy it, get what you need not what you want. This is some very good advice, I’d say.�
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upon the group’s 1971 proposal, the state approved Crowders Mountain as a potential state park, and funds were designated for land acquisition a year later. The new state park opened to the public in 1974, but it was not until 1977 that the summit of Crowders Mountain was included within the park boundary. Kings Pinnacle and additional acreage were acquired in 1987. In 2000, an additional 2,000-acre segment of land was added to Crowders Mountain State Park. Funded by the NC Natural Heritage Trust Fund and the NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, this land connects the state park to Kings Mountain National Military Park and Kings Mountain State Park in South Carolina. The state parks system began choosing a Park of the Year in 2010 with nominations from each of the four districts. Each of 40 state parks and recreation areas
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GELLHORN: War correspondent, novelist, editor remembered From page 1 footnote in someone else’s life,” she said of that relationship. Gellhorn hit the ground running in Gaston County where she talked to everyone from cotton mill workers to union organizers. She boldly went where many female reporters of the time would have feared to tread, documenting everything she saw of the living conditions that the Great Depression was bringing. Gellhorn’s first dispatch to Hopkins was dated Nov. 11, 1934 and it set the tone for what was to follow. “My Dear Mr. Hopkins: I came in today from Gastonia, and it was as flat and grim as is to be expected.” Yet she also picked up on the love that the people had for FDR. “Every house I visited— mill worker or unemployed—had a picture of the President,” she wrote. “These ranged from newspaper clippings (in destitute homes) to large colored prints, framed in gilt cardboard. The portrait holds the place of honor over the mantel; I can only compare this to the Italian peasant’s Madonna. And the feeling of these people for the president is one of the most remarkable emotional phenomena I have ever met. He is at once God and their intimate friend; he knows them all by name, knows
their little town and mill, their little lives and problems. And, though everything else fails, he is there, and will not let them down. I have been seeing people who, according to almost any standard, have practically nothing in life and practically nothMartha Gellhorn ing to look forward to or hope for. But President. I know he means there is hope; confidence, to do everything he can for something intangible and us; but they make it hard for real: “the president isn’t him; they won’t let him.” These are the things they say going to forget us.” Gellhorn cited one case to me; “We trust in the where the hope that FDR Supreme Being and Franklin and the New Deal brought Roosevelt.”—”You heard out in people was made him talk over the radio, ain’t you? He’s the only president manifest. “I went to see a woman who ever said anything with five children who was about the forgotten man. We living on relief ($3.40 a know he’s going to stand by week.) Her picture of the us.” Poverty played havoc President was as a small one, and she told me her oldest with the health of many Gasdaughter had been married ton County residents that some months ago and had Gellhorn saw and spoke cried for the big, colored pic- with. “What has been conture as a wedding present. The children have no shoes stantly before me is the and that woman is terrified health problem,” Gellhorn of the coming cold as if it wrote to Hopkins. “To write were a definite physical en- about it is difficult only in tity. There is practically no that one doesn’t know where furniture left in the home, to begin. Our relief people and you can imagine what are definitely on below suband how they eat. But she sistence living scales. The said, suddenly brightening, result is that dietary diseases “I’d give my heart to see the abound. I know that in this
area there has always been pelagra; but that doesn’t make matters better. In any case it is increasing; and I have seen it ranging from scaly elbows in children to insanity in a grown man. Here is what doctors say: “It’s no use telling mothers what to feed their children; they haven’t the food to give”...”Conditions are really horrible here; it seems as if the people were degenerating before your eyes: the children are worse mentally and physically than their parents.”. . . “I’ve just come from seeing some patients who have been living on corn bread and corn hominy, without seasoning, for two weeks. I wonder how long it takes for pelagra to set in; just a question of days now.” . . . “All the mill workers I see are definite cases of undernourishment; that’s the best breeding ground I know for disease.” . . . “There’s not much use prescribing medicine; they haven’t the money to buy it.” . . . “You can’t do anything with these people until they’re educated to take care of themselves; they don’t know what to eat; they haven’t the beginning of an idea how to protect themselves against sickness.” Adding to the problem was the fact that medical help in the county at that time was vastly insufficient. “The medical set-up, from every point of view, in this area is tragic,” Gellhorn reported. In Gaston County
there is not one county clinic or hospital; and only one health officer (appointed or elected?) This gentleman has held his job for more than a dozen years; and must have had droll medical training sometime during the last century. I have seen three V.D. clinics only. One of them was over a store— three rooms; run by the county doctor, a nurse, and a colored janitor who acted as assistant. I am told by these clinic doctors that most of the patients come in when the disease is in the second or third (and incurable) stage. That of course it is being spread regardless; and often they treat the whole family. That congenital syphilis is a terrible problem and practically untreated; nature kills off these children pretty well.” The living conditions of many Gaston County residents also shocked Gellhorn, who was no innocent, having reported on poverty and conflict in other parts of the world. “As for their homes: I have seen a village where the latrines drain nicely down a gully to a well from which they get their drinking water,” she observed. “Nobody thinks anything about this; but half the population is both syphilitic and moronic; and why they aren’t all dead of typhoid I don’t know. (It would probably be a blessing if they were.) Another mill village, which lit-
erally beats any European tenement I have seen; the houses are shot with holes, windows broken, no sewerage; rats.” Later, Gellhorn worked with Dorothea Lange, a photographer during the Great Depression, to document the everyday lives of the hungry and homeless. Their reports later became part of the government files for the Great Depression. They were able to investigate topics that were not usually open to women of the 1930s, which makes Gellhorn, as well as Lange, major contributors to history. Gellhorn’s reports caught the attention of Eleanor Roosevelt, and the two women became lifelong friends. Her findings were the basis of a collection of short stories, The Trouble I’ve Seen (1936). “Gaston County is my idea of a place to go to acquire melancholia,” she wrote. “The only ray of hope is the grand work which our own office is doing,” By all accounts, Gellhorn’s reports to Hopkins stirred things up in Washington concerning the plight of folks in Gaston County, bringing increased awareness of the help that was needed. This played a part in paving the way for the county to pull itself out of the sad conditions that the Great Depression had brought, and eventually set the stage for future prosperity.
REVIEW: Who made headlines in 2013? From page 1 October 9 saw an article announcing the closing of JoMar Group textile mill in Belmont and the loss of 145 jobs there, featured a profile on local craftsman Vernon Abernethy and his booming birdhouse business, looked at 10-year-old Jesse Whaley and the fact he had donated his long blond hair not once but twice to Locks of Love. In school news, an article traced the history of Belmont Central back to1870. October 16 had several interesting articles including one on a bunch of Belgians who were touring the U.S. in vintage sports cars and had stopped their caravan in Belmont for some coffee and cake at Cherubs. Another article that week looked at concern by local citizens over trash being left on the banks of the Catawba River near US29/74. In school doings, it was reported that Kayla Hannah had been chosen homecoming queen at South Point High. Local raconteur Bobby Brown’s face and form graced the front page October 23 accompanying an article on the rolling snack carts known as dope wagons that once doled out soft drinks, crackers, and other goodies to textile workers. An article featured the new McAdenville Community Market
and how the business was blending into the community. On the inside pages, photos showcased the fact that the Cramer High JV football team had two wins in a row. October 30 ran a Halloween-inspired story on old graveyards in the area including some dating back 200 years. Another article reported on the shocking hostage taking and shootout situation that had taken place a few days before at CVS pharmacy on Wilkinson Blvd. The suspect had exchanged fire with police in the store and by some miracle no one was hit. Also a nice photo of East Gaston High homecoming queen Brook Elaine Cable, and a question and answer forum for candidates in the upcoming election. Looking forward to Veterans Day, November 6 profiled NCANG Master Sgt. Tracie Rankin and wounded Vietnam vet Ron Wade who is a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 634. In other news, the paper printed a police sketch and description of a man who had tried to abduct a child in McAdenville. South Point won its 11th game in a row by beating North Gaston 48-10. November 13 announced approval by the Belmont city council of non-contiguous annexation of nearly 1,000 acres near Daniel Stowe Botanical
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The new Carolina Thread Trail section south of Belmont near Seven Oaks and DSBG was dedicated December 6, 2103. Seen cutting the ribbon are Harding Stowe, Tom Okel, and Pamela Kimbrell Warlick. Garden. The land will be developed with a mix of residential and retail use. Election results named Charlie Martin as Belmont’s new mayor. Political newcomers Richard Turner and Ryan Schrift took seats on the Belmont council while Jim Hope, Jerry Bishop, and David Moore were reelected to their posts on the Mount Holly council. Memories by local folks of the November 22, 1963 assassination of President Kennedy provided the main story for November 20. Also front page was the news that Belmont’s beloved Jethro Mann had died at the age of
96. Mann’s work of loaning needy kids bicycles he refurbished had earned him the nickname “Bicycle Man” and international recognition from newsmen such as Charles Kuralt. Another article told of the passing of East Gaston assistant principal Rusty McAbee, 40, from cancer. An extra treat in the form of the My Hometown special section and its plethora of articles on life in our region was included. November 27 main articles included a feature on East Gaston High students who had produced a film on the Civil War as part of a history class project, a story an-
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nouncing the retirement ceremony of Gaston County Schools communications director Bonnie Reidy, and W. Jeffrey Booker named as the district’s superintendent to replace Reeves McGlohon who had also announced his retirement effective December 31. December 4th featured two articles on rezoning and infrastructure requests: one to the Mount Holly city council by the Arnold Companies to rezone 10 acres near Tailrace marina for luxury apartments and a restaurant, the other was the revelation that Belmont city council OKed a deal to provide water and sewer to the land near DSBG where 800 houses will be built. And a photo page of images from the McAdenville Christmas tree lighting ceremony. December 11 ran a feature story covering the ribbon cutting ceremony on a new segment of the Carolina Thread Trail at Seven Oaks Preserve
near Belmont, revisited the campaign to move the “Spirit of the Fighting Yank” to Stowe Park and showed some of the folks who were working to raise $50k for the project. More Christmas event photos gave the paper a colorful and festive holiday look. December 18 ran a feature story on the retirement of Gaston County Schools superintendent Reeves McGlohon, an article profiling the start-up, legal, rum distillery business of Robbie and Caroline Delaney in a former cotton mill in East Belmont, and news that the Mount Holly city council had approved a rezoning request paving the way for construction of a corporate office and manufacturing facility on Beatty Dr. that would employ over 200 folks. Overall, 2013 was a year where the local economy continued a slow climb out of the Great Recession and folks had a general sense of renewed optimism.
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One of Michael Jackson’s most amazing dance moves was called the Moonwalk. It makes you appear to be floating backwards across the floor. Follow these steps and practice a lot to perfect this cool illusion!
Replace the missing words.
fter performing in a local summer show, kids waited around the ______ lobby to get his autograph. He has danced for Ben the Bachelor and the bachelorettes on television’s popular _____, The Bachelor. He has been asked to dance for a local teacher retirement party and other events. his popular dancer? Who is this Is he a movie star, a TV star? rained for years under Has he trained the best ________ rs? instructors? is He is Luis s, a 6th Contreras, grader in Sonoma, CA. He taught o dance himself to just like Michael Jackson and amazes audiencess of all ages with his incredible n. imitation. “I first heard about Michael Jackson when the _______ reported his death,” recalls Luis. “I asked my sister, ‘Who’s Michael Jackson?’”
Dancing isn’t the only thing Luis does. He also studies hard, earns good grades in school and plays basketball. But, he does fit in dancing every day. He even dances down the aisles of the grocery store!
Luis watched YouTube videos of Jackson dancing and he thought, “I can do that!” That was when he set the _______ of learning a Michael Jackson dance number.
Start with your feet together.
Luis kept pausing and rewinding the videos to watch each dance _______ over and over. Then he’d try it. stu Michael Luis would study dan one step at Jackson’s dances a time. “It too took about ten m nutes to m mi minutes master one step. I had tto _________ it about 50 ttimes.”
Bend your left knee and lift your left heel.
drov us a bit crazy,” “He drove says his mom. “He kept playin the same playing music over and over and over. B and But he wouldn’t give up until h he got it right.” Luis’s parents are proud of his d di ati aand d the hard work dedication he has undertaken to achieve his goals. His mom ________ sequins onto a pair of socks, one sequin at a time. Each one sewn by ________ with love.
His parents don’t let him practice dancing until his homework is finished. But after that, with only a break for supper, he dances until his mother says to stop or he is just too tired to go on.
Push down on the ball of your left foot and slide your right foot backward.
Luis is starting to study the dance moves of Justin Bieber and is looking forward to joining the school choir in 7th grade.
If Luis danced two hours a day six days a week for one year, how many hours has he danced?
52 X 6 = _________ X 2 = _________
Look through the newspaper for pictures of people who look determined. Cut these out and make an “I’m Determined!” poster.
Can many socks are here? Have a friend try. Did you find the same amount?
Standards Link: Visual Discrimination: Find similarities and differences in common objects.
Compound Words Footwear, Moonwalk and homework are compound words – a new word made from two words. Look through the newspaper for 10 compound words and draw a line where the two words divide. Standards Link: Grammar: Identify compound words.
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Find the words in the puzzle. Then look for each word in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities. N O I T A T I M I F
Place your weight on your right leg and slide your left leg back with your heel still raised. Switch legs and repeat, and soon you’ll be “gliding” across the dance floor! Standards Link: Physical Education: Understand the health benefits of physical activity and exercise.
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Hard work pays off when you want to achieve something. Try to use the word achieve in a sentence today when talking with your friends and family members.
Think of three goals you would like to achieve in your future. Is there anything you could do now to help you prepare?