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More employers now required to ‘e-verify’ hires
CaroMont donates $100k for Rail Trail
By Alan Hodge Editor Alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Thanks to the NC General Assembly, sixteen new laws went into effect on Jan. 1, 2013. The new law that will likely have the biggest impact on business statewide is the requirement that companies with 100 or more employees must submit its new hires to the Department of Homeland Security database to see if they can legally work in North Carolina. Known as “e-verify”, the procedure is basically a way to check immigration status. E-verify was already required for companies with 500 or more employees. Come July 2013, employers of 25 or more persons will have to use the system. Officials in Belmont and Mount Holly are on top of things regarding everify. The City of Belmont has around 125 full time workers. That includes police, fire, water, administration, parks and recreation and streets. According to city manager Barry Webb, Belmont has already been participating in the e-verify system. “We’ve been submitting the information for over a year now,” Webb said. “So far, we have not had any triggers on anything we’ve turned in.” According to City of Mount Holly Human Resources Director Susan Allen, the municipality has 152 employees including fulltime and parttime. “The City is required to follow this law for new hires only and has no new hires yet in 2013,” Allen said. “The city has always followed the requirements related to I-9 and verified required proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. The employer cannot initiate verification procedures before an employee has been hired and the Form I-9 completed therefore I see no effect on our current hiring policies.” First it was copper, now it’s grease that thieves are targeting heavily, and a new NC law will bring a harsher penalty to anyone caught greasyhanded. The use of grease as the main component of biodiesel fuel is what is making it popular with pilferers. After Jan. 1, an amendment to the state’s Rendering Act will make stealing more than $1,000 worth of grease, including the value of its container, a felony. The bill to bolster the penalty for grease-grabbing was introduced by Gaston County Rep. John Torbet who said the increase in the problem had reached “epidemic proportions.” However, the new law on grease also helps those who collect the stuff on a small scale for resale. Previously, those who gathered grease had to have a state license, keep records of how much grease they collected and where it came from, and a requirement for $1 million in liability insurance. Now, collectors will only need a statement of ownership rather than a state license, and the $1 million insurance requirement will be for firms that make biodiesel. Another new law that took effect on Jan. 1 is designed to strengthen the law regarding the safety of children in day care facilities. The main provision of the law will require mandatory criminal checks of child care providers. That includes not only owners, but workers as well. It also includes anyone over the age of 15 See E-VERIFY, 5A
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The new Harper Park in Stanley is nearing completion. Located on Blacksnake Road, the facility is the first park of its type in Stanley.
Stanley’s Harper Park nearing completion By Alan Hodge Editor Alan.bannernews@gmail.com
With work having gone ahead at a brisk pace over the past months, residents of Stanley and the surrounding area won’t have to wait much longer to cavort at the long-awaited Harper Park. “We are wrapping up the loose
ends of the project now,” said Stanley’s Park and Recreation Director Tug Deason. “We are right on target.” Located on Blacksnake Road just off NC Hwy. 27, Harper Park is the first municipal recreational area of its type in Stanley and will include two baseball fields, a large basketball court, playground, picnic shelter, paved walking track, nature trail, dog See HARPER PARK 5A,
The Belmont City Council has accepted a $100,000 grant from CaroMont Health, Inc. that will be used for the “Rail Trail” greenway project. According to the agreement approved by the council at its Jan. 7 meeting, CaroMont will pay the money $20,000 at a time each year for five years. CaroMont will have exclusive hospital/health system naming rights on the trail and on any signage or structures associated with it, subject to NCDOT approval. “This is a multi-year commitment,” said Dallas Paddon, CaroMont spokesperson. “One of CaroMont’s main objectives in being a good citizen is to encourage economic development within Gaston County. We do our best to assist with community projects that will improve the quality of life for our citizens.” Adrian Miller, Belmont’s assistant city manager, says the municipality is glad to get the grant. “We are happy to partnership with CaroMont,” he said. The Rail Trail as the project is called will see the section of unused railroad track that begins in downtown
Belmont, runs along Main Street in front of the Sisters of Mercy campus, across US 29/74 and I-85 and ends near Belmont Abbey College turned into a walking/bike trail. The path will be ten feet wide and paved. The portion that goes over I-85 will have a protective screen. There will be amenities along the way such as benches and lighting. The Rail Trail is part of the Carolina Thread Trail network. “We’ve been talking about the Rail Trail for fifteen years,” Miller said. “The last two years, talks became serious. We got a grant for $30,000 from Carolina Thread Trail to do a feasibility study on the project that was sent to the NCDOT and approved.” The NCDOT eventually gave Belmont $1.3 million in grants for design and construction of the project. Miller says the $100,000 from CaroMont will be used to help fund niceties like benches and lights. With funding in place, actual digging on the Rail Trail will begin this year. “We hope to begin construction in the fall of 2013,” Miller said. “It will take about twelve months to complete the work.”
What do you know about DeAnna?
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This mural in Belmont City Hall dates to 1940 and was painted by young artist Peter DeAnna as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal public art series. By Alan Hodge Editor Alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Long before Belmont’s City Hall became the center of the town’s municipal government, it was a U.S. Post Office, constructed in 1938. In that building is a reminder of those days when the federal government’s New Deal was in full swing in the form of a mural entitled “Major William Chronicle and His South Fork Boys.” Many thousands of people over the years have seen the mural, but not that many know about the artist Peter DeAnna who painted it, how he went about his work in Belmont in 1940, and the fact that the mural as folks see it today was not his first choice of theme. DeAnna was one of a small army of artists that the Works Projects Administration (WPA)
sent out across the land during the Great Depression to create public art, perform music, and take photos of everything from poor folks to national park vistas. Overall, from 1934 to 1943, over 1,300 murals and 300 sculptures were commissioned by the federal government nationwide. Artwork for post offices was supposed to reflect the heritage or history of the town where it was located. The Belmont Post Office mural was DeAnna’s first paying art job. A native of Uniontown, Penn., DeAnna had grown up in Washington, D.C., and received “formal” art training of sorts at the Washington Boys Club. A natural talent, DeAnna won first prize at a local art show at age sixteen for a work entitled “China Boy.” According to the book “New Deal Art in N.C.” by Anita Price See DeANNA, 5A
SCHOOL NEWS LES receives Bright Ideas Grant Rutherford Electric Membership Cooperative for her classroom project “Brilliant Non-Fiction Bookworms”. “I was surprised and very excited,” she said. “Now I can buy more books not just for my classroom but for the whole grade
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Lowell Elementary School fourth grade teacher Sandra Engbarth was lit up when she got the news she had been awarded a $700 Bright Ideas grant from the
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BHS restores 1899 kitchen By Alan Hodge Editor Alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Combining a bit of the old with a bit of the new, carpenters and brick masons have been hard at work rebuilding an important piece of Belmont history. The structure is the circa 1899 kitchen on the grounds of the Belmont Historical Society’s (BHS)
headquarters and museum in the Robert Lee Stowe house at 40 Catawba St. As was common practice when it was first built, the kitchen was separate from the “big house” due to the fact that cooking over open flame was often the cause of house fires. “It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a
OBITUARIES, 2A Margie Adams, Mount Holly Henry Baxley, Mount Holly
Mattie Childers, Mount Holly Shelby Weathers, Gastonia
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■ OBITUARIES Margie W. Adams A member of Catawba Heights Wesleyan Church MOUNT HOLLY– Margie Walker Adams, 83, 208 Tomberlin Road, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late John D. Walker and Katie Stewart Walker. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.W. Adams and a sister, Sharon Lingerfelt of Gastonia. She was a member of the former Catawba Heights Wesleyan Church. She is survived by three
Henry T. Baxley Loving family man MOUNT HOLLY – Henry Talmadge Baxley, Jr., 60, of 233 West Catawba Avenue, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late R u b y Richards Baxley and Henry Talmadge Baxley, Sr. and was preceded in death by two brothers Ricky and Michael Baxley. He was employed with Yellow Freight Co. and was a member of Forest Pointe Church
Mattie F. Childers Loving wife and mother MOUNT HOLLY– Mattie Frances Childers, 75, formerly of 402 Clearwater Lake Road, died Saturday, January 5, 2013. She was born in Cherok e e County, S C , daughter of the late Lester and Susie Childers Crawford. She was wife of the late Thomas Alexander Childers and was preceded in death by a grandson, Eric Shane Childers. She is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth “Sissy” McConnell and her husband Butch of Gastonia; one son, Sam Childers of Dallas; one
Shelby Jean Weathers Gastonia – Shelby Jean Weathers 57, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 at her residence. She was born April 19, 1955 to Fred and Effie Mae Marr Stewart and lived most her life in Gaston County.
daughters; Peggy A. Wood of Belmont, Dixie Adams of Mount Holly, and Donna Walker and her husband Stan of Miami, Fla; a son, Robert Adams and his wife Jan of Gastonia; a sister, Barbara B. Moore of Cramerton; six grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Adams was held at 11 on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home with Reverend Joe Harding officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Cemetery. Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly served the family.
in Belmont. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Verinda Pyatte Baxley; a daughter, Amanda Pesta and husband Michael of Belmont; a son, Preston Baxley and wife Dawn of Mt Holly; and grandson, Cole Baxley. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Baxley was held at 2 pm on Saturday Jan. 5, in the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mt. Holly. The family received friends one hour prior to the service.
sister, Guynelle Philips of North Belmont; one brother, Lee Crawford of Denver; 13 grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; and one great great-grandchild. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Childers will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, at the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly with Reverend Harold Holcombe officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Levine & Dickson Hospice House, 11900 Vanstory Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078. Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly is serving the family.
A graveside service was held at 1 pm Saturday, Jan. 5, at Gaston Memorial Park with Rev. Jack Flemming officiating. Visitation was Friday 6- 8 pm at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home. Entombment was at Gaston Memorial Park
■ BELMONT Dec. 31: Exavier Lamonte Mitchell, fraud disposal of mortgage property, PWIMSD marijuana, PWIMSD cocaine, arrested by Officer M. Kaiman, 301 Clay St. Dec. 31: Celestial Brooke Stone, aggravated assault of an officer, arrested by Cpl. D. Huffstetler, 16 N. Main St.
The Belmont Historical Society Cultural and Learning Center, 40 Catawba St., was founded in 2005 and finally has a sign befitting its place in the community. The bricks came from the 1907 Imperial Mill in Belmont and funds for the sign were raised by a silent auction and dinner. Contributed Photo
‘Art and Orchids’ on display beginning Jan. 19 Implementing a unique twist on its annual orchid show, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will pose many of its orchid collection as pieces of art and combine that presentation with the work of Louisiana-born collage artist Arless Day. “Art and Orchids,” a part of Orchid Spectacular, will be presented Jan. 19 to March 10. An unending array of color, forms and shapes occur in the family known as orchidaceae, lending themselves uniquely to the creation of art in many media. That has been done by artists for centuries, but this year, during the Garden’s annual “Orchid Spectacular,” the garden is taking full advantage of nature’s ability to create art. On display this winter are, fully framed, the best from the Garden’s collection of more than 5,000 orchids. It’s a living art display of some of the best orchids in the Southeast. In addition, the Garden will bring to life the works of collage artist Arless Day in an exhibit called “Landscapes to Life.” Featuring enlargements of seven select
A view of the orchid wall at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. pieces as well as original works, “Landscapes to Life” will feature Day’s work that is part painting and part collage and take it one step further to introduce plants and other items to bring the work
to life. Two of Day’s pieces will be displayed in the Orchid Conservatory along with living plants replicated in his works. Five pieces will similarly be display in the Visitor Pavilion along with
his original paintings. Hidell Brooks Gallery, where Day’s work can usually be found will coordinate sales of original pieces. Day will provide a guided tour of the exhibit and describe his techniques at an opening reception Jan. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. The cost is $25 per person and it includes light hors d’oeuvres, wine, dessert and coffee. Also part of Orchid Photographing Orchids will be conducted on Feb. 16 from 9:30 a.m. to noon with instructor Dave Kelly. An Orchid Workshop to help participants learn how to grow and succeed with orchids at home will be conducted on Feb. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. The cost is $20 for members and $35 for nonmembers, plus a $25 materials fee. The exhibits are free with garden admission. Members admitted free, $12 adults, $11 seniors 60+, and $6 children 4-12. The Garden is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., seven days a week. For more information call (704) 825-4490 or visit www.DSBG.org.
Gaston Together volunteers honored for giving Gaston Together recently held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, Dec. 14, at First Presbyterian Church in Gastonia. Each year, Gaston Together provides its volunteers an opportunity to come together for breakfast in order to show gratitude to its dedicated volunteers and to celebrate the accomplishments of Gaston Together. Gaston Together volunteers show their commitment to the Gaston community by giving of their time, finances and resources to support the initiatives of Gaston Together and our community. For more information on Gaston Together and how to get involved, please visit the website at www.gastontogether.org or call 704.867.9869. You may also find us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Dec. 31: Scott Christopher Smith, simple physical assault, arrested by Cpl. D. Huffstetler, 16 N. Main St. Dec. 31: Carroll S. Lowell, simple physical assault, arrested by Cpl. D. Huffstetler, 16 N. Main St. Dec. 31: Brandon Thaddeus Bennett, simple physical assault, arrested by Cpl. D. Huffstetler, 16 N. Main
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
St. Jan 1: Matthew Hunter Welty, intoxicated and disruptive, arrested by Officer M. Kelske, 6750 Wilkinson Blvd. Jan. 3: Kelly Ann Valla, larceny, arrested by Officer M. Kaiman, 701 Hawley Ave.
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Gaston Together recently held its annual volunteer breakfast. Some of the folks that showed up included, from left: Sharon Riggan, Dept. of Workforce Solutions; Linda Grier, Gaston College; Claudette Argabrite, Dept. of Workforce Solutions; and Linda Ferster, Rep. Sue Myrick’s office.
10th annual Summer Camp Fair & Expo at GDS Jan. 17 What are you doing next summer? If you are still weighing your options and trying to decide, you may want to visit the Summer Camp Fair at Gaston Day School to meet various camp directors and camp staff and learn what different summer camps have to offer. Summer Resident Camp, Summer Day Camp, and Specialty Camp representatives will be available from North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia camps to answer questions and distribute information for summer 2013. The Summer Camp Fair and Expo will be held at Gaston Day School in the Henry Center Upper Dining Hall on
Thursday, Jan. 17 from 12-6 pm. Come and see what programs are on the cutting edge in Sport Camps, Academic Camps, Drama Camps, Art Camps, Enrichment Camps, Resident Camps and Day Camps. It is a great opportunity for parents and children from preschool through 18 to talk with camp folks to get first hand information for campers, and information on how to become a staff member. In case of school closings, the inclement weather date is Thursday, Jan. 24. The following camps are currently registered to participate: Camp Arrowhead for Boys, Camp Wayfarer,
Camp Harrison, Camp Thunderbird, Camp Hanes, McCallie Sports Camp, Green River Preserve, Schiele Museum, US National Whitewater Center, Camp Greenville, Camp Pinnacle, Converse College, Mondamin & Green Cove, Skyland Camp for Girls, Camp Rockmont, PC Clubhouse, Gaston United Soccer, Jon Walker Stables, Mad Science, and Belmont Abbey. Come and explore your summer options. The Camp Fair is free and open to the public. For additional information, please feel free to call Gaston Day at 704-8647744.
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MHPD AND CORE CARE–The Mount Holly Police Department assisted Core Church at Core Care on Tuesday Dec. 11. Core Care gives out food to the citizens of Mount Holly every Tuesday, Dec. 18 being the last distribution for the year. Core Care has fed over 16,000 people in 2012. The event was held at the Core Church Youth Building located at 707 Westland Farm Road, where the Police Department gave out toys and assisted the Core Care Staff giving out boxes of food. Seen in this photo are Capt. Jim Benfield and his wife Julie.
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Council approves financing for soccer park By Alan Hodge Editor alan.bannernews@gmail.com
The Brook Street Soccer Park project in Belmont scored another goal Monday night when the Belmont City Council approved a financing arrangement for the facility. The principal amount to be financed for the project is capped at $1,275,000. The financial institution selected by city officials is BB&T. “The loan term is 12 years at an interest rate of 2.36 percent,” said city manager Barry Webb. “I was pleased.” The loan is still subject to approval by the NC Local Government Commission. The Brook Street Soccer Park will feature two fullsized, lighted, soccer fields, a playground, restroom facility, picnic shelter, walking track, parking area, and street, curb, and sidewalk upgrades adjacent to the 7.5acre site. The council also approved a construction bid for the park. Seven formal bids had been opened on Dec. 14, 2012 for consideration by city officials. The low bid that was accepted came from Charlotte-based Morlando Construction, LLC, in the amount of $1,101,487.26. It was decided to add $16,161.00 for rubberized mulch on the playground area bringing the total to
$1,117,648.26. The high bid was from Sossamon Construction Co, Inc. in the amount of $1,519.028.50. Other bidders included J.D. Goodrum, Inc., Ike’s Construction, Inc., Eagle Wood, Inc., Showalter Construction, Inc., and Quinn Sales, Inc. Construction on Brook Street Soccer Park is slated to begin mid-March 2013 with a completion date of early November. Another park-related issue the council tackled Monday was to move forward with an application to the NC Park and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) for a $450,000 grant to be used in development of the proposed River Park on East Catawba St. at the Catawba River. The application was crafted by the company selected to do the development on the park, W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc. With the PARTF requirement of two public viewings on the project having been met, one at the Fall Festival and the other at the council’s Dec. 3, 2012 meeting, the grant application can now be submitted. The estimated cost of the River Park project will be $1,315,909. Once the $450,000 grant is approved, the city plans to pay the remaining $865,000 with a financing agreement or bond proceeds. Construction of River Park is planned to begin in 2014.
Ribbon cutting Jan. 15 Belmont has a new endoscopy center to add to its medical facility roster and a ribbon cutting on Jan. 15 will open it for business. The Caromont Endoscopy Center at 1212 Spruce Street in Belmont is a state-of-the-art, free standing facility. CaroMont Endoscopy
Center offers a comfortable, patient-friendly environment while addressing the preventive and restorative health needs of the patient. Hours of operation will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The construction cost for the facility was $2.4 million.
where municipal services can easily be provided. State law enacted in the 1950s, when few counties regulated land use, was designed to give towns a hand in the development of areas that might become urban and need municipal services in the future. Cramerton established its ETJ in the 1970s. It was expanded in the 1980s, shortly before Gaston County put zoning regulations into place. The Town of Cramerton and Gaston County worked closely to assure new county zoning is consistent with the zoning currently in place. State law gives a county 60 days to zone land when a municipality relinquishes its ETJ rights. A map showing the relinquished area is available for viewing on Cramerton’s website.
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Belmont Sports Hall of Fame banquet set for Feb. 17 The Belmont Sports Hall of Fame will hold its 26th annual banquet on Feb. 17 at 9pm at Park Street United Methodist Church. Tickets for the event are $20 and will soon be available from the Montcross Chamber of Commerce located on Main Street in Belmont. Tickets will also be available at the State Farm Insurance office in Catawba Heights. The banquet speaker will be Brad Lambert, new football coach at UNC-
Charlotte. Lambert was formerly with Wake Forest University, as well as Georgia and Marshall. Over his 23-year career, Lambert has won an NCAA National Championship, an ACC title, been to eight bowl games, four NCAA National Championship games and compiled a 62 percent win/loss record. Selected for induction into the Belmont Hall of Fame this year are Dick Suggs, Mike McWhirter, and the 1972 South Point High football team. The
team captured the Western NC Athletic Association crown and featured Scott Crawford whom many consider to be the best football player in Gaston County. Brad Lambert
LOWELL ELEMENTARY: receives Bright Ideas Grant From page 1A level. Rutherford Electric is a huge support to teachers and classroom learning. Their grant opportunities increase the level of learning by funding the ideas of teachers. With the grant generously provided by Rutherford Electric, we were able to purchase about 200 books.” Engbarth was one of just a handful of teachers in Gaston County to receive one of the 19 Bright Ideas grants worth over $15,000 that Rutherford EMC gave to teachers in the Piedmont region. Joining Engbarth on the Gaston roster were Sheila Melton from Piedmont Community Charter School, Jordon Trogdon from Webb Street School, and Michelle Hersey from Stanley Middle School. Other grants were awarded to teachers in Burke, Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln, McDowell, and Rutherford counties. This year marks the second time Engbarth, who has been at Lowell Elementary for 13 years now, has won a Rutherford EMC grant. Two years ago she received $1,200 and used that money
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Teacher Sandra Engbarth of Lowell Elementary School was recently awarded a Bright Ideas grant from Rutherford Electric Membership Corp. Engbarth was one of nineteen teachers in the Piedmont region to get the stipend. to buy, you guessed it, more books for her students. “I want to put a book in every child’s hands,” she said. Engbarth’s work this year involved making non-fiction books on a variety of subjects available to her students, then having them use technology including voice recording and digital imaging to create audio visual programs.
“I want the students to become authors and learners and to display what they learned.” She was helped by fellow fourth grade team members teachers Lindsey Bushkill, Linda Moore, and Susan Brewer who helped Engbarth decide what books to order for the project. Engbarth is not about to rest on her laurels. A Pinnacle Leader in Gaston County
Schools, She’s already planning future projects for her kids. “I have a lot of high tech equipment in my classroom and I want the students to learn to use it,” she said. “It’s a 21st century classroom.” The Bright Ideas grant program is sponsored by North Carolina’s electric cooperatives and strives to improve education in grades K-12 that would not otherwise be funded. With the recent grants to Engbarth and other teachers, Rutherford EMC has now contributed a total of $295,000 to area schools over the past 19 years. The Bright Ideas program began in 1994 and since then has awarded over $7.9 million to more than 7,700 teacher projects that impacted 1.4 million students. Bright Ideas grant applications are reviewed by judges that include educators, community leaders, and representatives from the electric cooperatives. In the latest round of grants, judges evaluated over 1,400 applications, including Engbarth’s, and picked the top ones for recognition and reward.
BHS: restores 1899 kitchen lar in cause to the sometimesfatal respiratory problem that attacked archaeologists excavating ancient Egyptian tombs in the mid 20th century and that led to the “curse of the pharaohs” legend. Anyway, back to Belmont, where the pieces of the kitchen that could be saved were taken by Bob Atterberry and other BHS members to Stanley Lumber Yard for storage. The pieces were numbered so the job of putting them back in their proper place would be easier and more accurate. By and by, the BHS got some money in the form of a $10,000 grant from the Covington Foundation and hired a construction crew to being the restoration. One of the first tasks was to rebuild the chimney using as many of the original bricks as possible. Next, the original wooden pieces were hauled back to the BHS site and carpenters began building a framework using them as well as new timbers. Joel Smith is one of the workers on the job.
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Cramerton gives up portion of ETJ The Town of Cramerton relinquished a portion of its ETJ (Extra Territorial Jurisdiction) to Gaston County that consists of approximately 777 parcels of land outside the municipal corporate limits effective Dec. 31, 2012. Cramerton’s current ETJ encompasses approximately 1,486 acres; the new ETJ will be reduced to 868 acres. The relinquished area consists of 618 acres and contains approximately 621 residential structures and six businesses. The municipality is reducing its ETJ in order for Gaston County to provide all land use planning services such as zoning, minimum housing enforcement, and building inspections. Cramerton will maintain those areas along strategic corridors or gateways into the town and areas
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free-standing kitchen,” said BHS member Gearl Dean Page. “Paul Fomberg from the NC State Historic Preservation office looked at and evaluated it and said it was worth saving.” Though it dodged falling victim to fire, the ravages of time had taken a toll on the BHS kitchen in the form of termites and wood rot. Faced with the decision of what to do, BHS members decided to follow Fomberg’s advice, clean out the building, tear it down, and rebuild it using as much of the 19th century lumber and bricks as possible. The restoration got off to a rocky start for at least one BHS member. Page spent a lot of time in the original building cleaning out artifacts and junk. For her troubles she came down with a lung infection from inhaling mold spores and dust. She ended up spending nearly three weeks in the hospital. Interestingly, the ailment Page came down with is simi-
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Joel Smith of Smith & We Sons construction company and his men have been hard at work reconstructing the circa 1899 kitchen at the Belmont Historical Society Museum. Plans call for the kitchen to be furnished with period items and furniture. “Since I grew up in Belmont this has been an interesting project to me,” Smith said. As of last week, the kitchen was framed, plywood floor installed, the chimney built, and a roof was being added with cedar shingles. But, until more funds are scratched up, Smith and his crew will have to simply nail sheets of plywood to the kitchen’s sides to keep weather and vandals out.
A BHS spokesperson estimates it will take about $5,000 more to finish the kitchen’s restoration. That amount would take care of getting the walls done and some interior work. Plans are to equip the inside with period furniture and cooking apparatus. The BHS is still seeking donors to the kitchen project. Interested parties can call 704835-4848 for more information.
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■ LETTERS TO THE *The following Letter to the Editor was written by Sam Davis Jr., manager of public relations for Southern Bell, on Oct. 5, 1982 and addressed to Dwight Frady who was at the Belmont Banner and Mount Holly News at that time. Frady’s sister, Mildred Richardson, gave the letter to Art Shoemaker after Dwight passed away. It was made available to the BannerNews by Shoemaker. Much of what Davis said then still applies today. Dear Dwight: I read newspapers both daily and weekly. The very nature of my job requires reading 12 each day. I like news media personnel and have known and had pleasant associations with many for years. Issues raised in your columns are relative to your business- a company established to provide information service to one and all. An enterprise solidly emplaced in the American way of life. A company well regarded by the readership and advertisers. A company impervious to the worries and whims of people on occasion. Sometimes, things are not as they seem. I feel that a spirit of dedication to publishing the Banner and News exists; that your newspapers are a vital and integral part of two communities; tell the personal story and the staff are addressing themselves to one goal; the publishing of factual information in good weekly newspapers. Complex, yes. Impossible, no. With what is happening in society and the impact on us of what is going on in the world, the decade of the 80s already seems to have been around for several years. The speed of change both numbs and excites. We need each other more than we ever have before. We need, in our communities, to be together in a degree we never have before. Situations arise that appear frustrating to many of us outside of your business, who try to nudge your progress with an input attack and find very little happens as a result. There are many interested publics needing to be addressed today that used to be silent. Thus your column. Thus your responsibility to keep them informed. The day has passed when “no comment” was an acceptable answer to embarrassing questions. News media people have been asking questions- and answering them- for years. Dealing with questions, takes a lot of imagination. You indicated that you couldn’t expect all of us to digest the entire menu the pages offer; you also know that many of us do stick with the papers for the page-to-page meal. I look for ward each week to your papers. I think Sarah Nixon, Dorothy Port, Tom Moore, Robbie Carr, and Dwight Frady are an asset to the paper’s owners in applying your particular expertise- as well as your imagination and visionwhen each of you are aware of the goals our communities bestow upon you. Keep up the fine work. I wanted to
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write and express my opinion. Bear with us humans. We are only people. There are three kinds of people in our world: Those who make things happen; Those who watch things happen; Those who do not know what is happening. Congratulations to the Banner and News on National Newspaper Week. Sincerely Sam Davis Jr. 321 Dogwood Lane Belmont
Letter to editor, Remember when there were textile jobs galore? I do remember when anyone could work on a vehicle. Remember when you could live in a house for 15 cents a room? I do. Remember when you could fill up for five dollars and twenty bucks could buy a week’s worth of groceries? I do. Remember when you could leave your doors and windows unlocked? I do. Remember when softball was a big deal? I do. Remember all the clotheslines in people’s yards. I do. Remember the Christmas parties at the mills and usually Fred Kirby was the guest? I do. These are some of the good memories but there were some not so good. Remember when bathrooms were on the porch and the elements played a big part in how long you did your business? I do. Remember that March when it snowed every Thursday? I do, Remember when people heated with coal and wood? I do because it was my job to carry it in. Well, you say now do you remember all that. When Belmont was in your blood you can. One more thing it is a privilege to have the voice of the Red Raider, Charlie Martin, as a friend.
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The East Gaston Adult Day Care Center in Catawba Heights was visited by Mount Holly Fire Department member Ricky Brown as Santa over the holidays. Seen with Santa are Gladys Elliot, Flonnie Shipp, and Alice Skipper.
Signed William Longely Belmont
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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 East Belmont Presbyterian 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
Notice In order to accommodate the number of churches in our communities, we will print two alternating lists of churches each week. If you don’t see the church you’re looking for, be sure to check next weeks paper.
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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Belmont Historical Society 2012 review Christmas Town web site sets record
The year of 2012 was a great one for the Belmont Historical Society. “We had so much community support for all of our activities�, said Bridget Summerville, outgoing 2012 President. “We started with Belmont restaurants participating in fund raisers and making donations to us. We had six genealogy classes with over 30 students who learned how to research their family history. We had book signings, a gospel singing and played a game show. We sponsored an art show featuring students from three local elementary schools, set up a booth at the Belmont Parks and Rec Dept. Halloween bash and had a Revolutionary War encampment in our backyard. Catfish Cove catered a fish fry in the spring and we sold plates to raise money for our many projects.� An archaeological dig was conducted on the site of the outdoor kitchen and money for the project was raised by a grant from the Belmont Tourism Dept., and through Run For The Money. The Belmont Rotary Club chose the outdoor kitchen as a recipient of the Taste of Belmont proceeds and gifted the BHS $5500. Bob Coleman was named Belmont Citizen of the Year and was presented his award at a banquet in March. Lawrence Brown and Harley Gaston, Sr. were named the Pioneer
Award winners for 2010 and 2011 and their families were honored with a reception in May at the Cultural and Heritage Learning Center. Both the Stowe House and Yates Abernathy Mill House were painted, making them look as they did years ago. A handmade quilt was donated and raffle tickets have been sold to raise money for a building to house the Stowe Park Special Train. For several years, the train circled the upper level of Stowe Park. The train was donated to the society and many hours of hard work have gone into the restoration of the engine and passenger car. It is the hope of many Belmont natives to have the train on display in a permanent building on the BHS property. One of the biggest improvements is the addition of the brick and granite sign in front of the house on Catawba St. A dinner and silent auction were held at the American Legion building in August. First United Methodist Church Girl Scout troop 23 served the group and cleaned up as a community service project. Businesses in the area donated a variety of items and the event raised approximately $1500. A much needed sign was built in the late fall, using bricks from the Imperial Mill. The sign is truly historic and we are very proud of it. An afternoon in August was the per-
fect time for a bluegrass bonanza. Dancers from Carolina Academy of Artistic Dance clogged and kept the crowd entertained while Kyle Fletchers Bar-B-Q was sold. Riverbend Bluegrass Band from Mt. Holly performed for two hours on the mill house porch while the sun beat down on the pickers and grinners. On Veteran’s Day, six gentlemen spoke to a packed house on their military experiences. A reception was held afterward and the audience was appreciative of the men’s dedication and loyalty to our country. The year ended with Santa and Mrs. Claus visiting from the North Pole. Many visitors toured the facilities in 2012, including Scout troops, church groups, DAR members and senior citizens groups. The 2013 membership drive is underway and forms can be picked up at the BHS at 40 Catawba St. Fri-Sun from 1-5. They can also be downloaded from the website at www.belmontnc-hs.org or our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/BelmontHistoricalSociety. Dues are $25.00 and run Jan-Dec. The BHS has members who are longtime Belmont residents as well as newcomers to the area. There are no requirements to join, just a passion for Belmont history and a desire to Preserve the Past for the Sake of the Future.
“First 2,000 Days� announces promo winners A recent promotion to engage candidates and representatives on why early care and learning is important was held at the Partnership for Children. A “2,000 Days� postcard, which was provided by the North Carolina Partnership for Children was distributed to each family served at local
child care centers and homes in Lincoln and Gaston counties. Parents were encouraged to answer the question, “Early childhood programs are important to my family because..,� and provide contact information located on the reverse side of the postcard.
Postcards will be used to help communicate/educate our policymakers in Raleigh regarding the value of early childhood education. The postcards emphasize the significance of the 2,000 days between birth and the first day of kindergarten. A drawing was held at the Partnership to help encour-
age and thank centers/homes for their assistance. Sylvia Corry, Family Child Care Provider at Kids ‘R’ Home Child Development in Mount Holly, was the winner of a $50 gift card. She is excited to use the money towards gifts for her day care kids. Diane Rippy, Director at Carolina Kids Club in Gastonia, was the winner of a $200 gift card. She will purchase teacher supplies. Lisa Austin, Director at First Baptist Day Care Center in Stanley, won a $100 gift card which she plans to use on multicultural books and books on children with special needs. Sonjia Lee, Director at All About Me Learning Center, LLC #1 in Belmont, won a $50 gift card. She will also buy supplies for the classroom.
As the Christmas Season ends, the Christmas Town website has set a new record for the number of visitors in 2012. According to Steve Rankin who maintains the website, as of 5:30 pm New Years Day, 2013, the Web Site received 107,888
visitors from around the world. The count started on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, and ended on New Years Day, 2013 at 5:30 pm. New Year’s Day. The web address is www.mcadenville-christmastown.com/
HARPER PARK: nearing completion From page 1A park, and splashboard. A large flagpole at the park will have a plaque honoring Marine Lance Cpl. Nick O’Brien, a local lad that lost his life in Afghanistan. The park is located on 19 acres with nearly 1,000 feet of road frontage. According to Deason, the equipment playground should be erected by midJanuary and grass seeding will take place in late February. “All of the buildings are in place and the fields have been built. Bleachers for the fields came in last week and are being assembled. Good weather has helped us stay on schedule.� At the current pace of construction, Deason is looking at an opening ceremony around April 1. One of the most anticipated uses for Harper Park will be the Dixie Youth State Tournament for Little League baseball. The park has been selected to host the event that will take place July 12-20. The Harper Park project was many years in the mak-
ing and will cost about $1.4 million by the time it’s all said and done. Selling peanuts did much of the financing. That’s right, selling peanuts. Deason dreamed up the idea of selling peanuts at park and recreation events and squirreling the money back for a park Stanley could call its own. A local couple, Ron and Katherine Harper, not only contributed cash for the park, they helped pay for the piece of land on Blacksnake Road where it would be built. The town in turn named the park for them. A state grant chipped in another $500,000 and local citizens another $300,000. Other means to raise the remaining money needed to get the park built included everything from corporate contributions to yard sales. Harper Park is in many ways like the Phoenix, a magnificent bird that rose from ashes and fire, but in this case it’s a recreational facility Stanley can be proud of that rose from scrub brush and red dirt birthed by a lot of love and effort from caring citizens.
E-verify: required for some hires From page 1A years, family member or not, that uses the place where a day care is located on a “permanent or temporary basis as their place or residence�. Other new laws that took
place in North Carolina on Jan. 1, 2013 ran the gamut from making it unlawful for fishermen to take menhaden or Atlantic thread herring with a purse seine deployed by a mother ship to transferring the Cleveland County Correctional Center to CCC.
Christmas at Mount Holly Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and Breezy the Elf set up shop in the Mount Holly Municipal Complex before Christmas and took requests from kids. Contributed photo
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Government The Belmont City Council on the first Monday of every month at 7 pm. They hold a work session at 6:30 pm, prior to the regular meeting. Both meetings are open to the public. The agenda is available on the website one week prior to the meeting. Please sign up at the meeting if you wish to address the council at public comment or at a public hearing. The Mount Holly City Council meets for at 7:00 pm on the 2nd Monday and 6:30pm on the 4th Monday of every month. The 2nd Monday is the monthly business meeting and the 4th Monday is the council roundatable worksession. Meetings are open to the public and are held at City Hall, 400 East Central Ave. Gaston County Board of Commissioners meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the commissioners' chambers, second floor, at the Gaston County Courthouse, 128 W. Main Ave., Gastonia. The Gaston County Board of Education conducts its regular meeting on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. The Board Operations and Instruction Committees also meet monthly. Board meetings are held at the Central Administrative Center, 943 Osceola Street, Gastonia, N.C.
Club Meetings The Quiltmakers Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. All skill levels and ages are invited to the Lucile Tatum Center, 959 Osceola St., Gastonia. Please call the center (704) 865-3291 to speak to Pam Bryson for further information.
Health Feb. 23, 2013 – Race for R.A.R.E., open to the public. On Feb. 23, 2013 race starts at 9 a.m., at George Poston Park, 1101 Lowell-Spencer Mountain Road, Gastonia. Early registration is $25 for the 5K, and $35 (both before Jan. 23, 2013) for the 10 mile. For more information, call the Gaston County Parks and Recreation Department, at (704) 922-2164. R.A.R.E stands for Rare disease Awareness Research and Education. Proceeds of this race will benefit the Joubert Syndrome and Related Disorders Foundation. Take part in a RARE event and make a difference for rare disease! After Jan. 23, 2013, registration for the 5K is $30 and $40 for the 10 mile. Awards will be giving out for both the 5K and 10 mile in the following categories: Top 3 overall male and female finishers, top 3 male and female in each age group: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 3539, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,55-59,60-64, 65+. Also, for more information, or to register for the Race for R.A.R.E, visit their website at raceforrare.com.
Hospice Fresh Start Widowed of the Greater Gaston Area meets the second Saturday and the third Thursday of every month at 6 p.m., at the Gaston County Citizens Resource Center, Dallas-Cherryville Hwy. For more information, call Shirley at (704) 865-5663. The Compassionate Friends – Death of a Child (any age) Support Group, local chapter. A monthly support group for people who have lost a child. For more information, call Rose and John Stanley at (704) 865-7229, or John's cell (704) 616-6000. The group meets at First Presbyterian Church, 1621 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia. Gaston Hospice is now offering free advance directive clinics to discuss living wills, health care powers of attorney and the new M.O.S.T. form, (Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment). A medical social worker will explain these forms and help you complete them and then notarize them. These clinics can be offered off-site at an office or church. For more information, contact Cindy Harry at (704) 861-8405. Sessions will be offered the first Thursday of every month from 11:30 until 1p.m., and the third Thursday from 4 until 5:30 p.m.
Arts & Entertainment NOW through Feb. 9 – Free new exhibit – Self-Portraits: Artwork by Mt. Holly, N.C., artist Kenneth Asbury opening Dec. 11, 2012 and running through Feb. 9, 2013 at the Gaston County Museum's bull pen, 131 West Main Street, Dallas. For more informa-
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tion, contact director Jeff Pruett, (7040 922-7681, ext. 101, or email at jeff.pruett@co.gaston.nc.us.
Classes Free Small Business Classes Start in January 2013 Gaston College is offering a series of free Small Business Classes to teach the aspiring entrepreneur or seasoned small business owner how to run a small business more efficiently. The 16 sessions will be offered January – May 2013 at the Lincoln Campus, Lincolnton or Kimbrell Campus, Belmont. The classes to be offered in January are: ABC’s of Starting a Small Business on Thursday, Jan. 17, 6:30-9 p.m., Classroom Building, Room 114B, Kimbrell Campus. This seminar discusses various aspects of small business management, including licensing (federal, state, and local), “how-to’s” of starting a business, and other issues of interest. So You Think You Have a Great Idea, Now What? on Thursday, Jan. 24, 6:30 – 9 p.m., Classroom Building, Room 114B, Kimbrell Campus. This seminar is designed to assist individuals who have a new and unique idea for a product which the inventor wants to bring to market. Profit Is Not a Four-Letter Word on Monday, Jan. 28, 6:30 – 9 p.m., Room 125, Lincoln Campus and Thursday, January 31, 6:30-9 p.m., Classroom Building, Room 114B, Kimbrell Campus. This seminar is designed to help you understand the relationship between pricing, costs, and profits. Lecture and interactive exercises will expose you to areas that need consideration when pricing your products and/or services. Basic Forklift Operator training Gain the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to operate a sitdown counterbalanced, LP gas powered forklift. Learn Safety aspects, operations, basic maintenance, and OSHA compliance issues. Upon successful completion of the course the student will earn an operator’s certificate. The class will be held on Friday, Jan. 18 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pearson Life Skills Building, Room 117, Dallas Campus. For more information, e-mail cash.cynthia@gaston.edu or call 704.922.6447. Notary Public training The Notary Training course is required to obtain a commission as a Notary Public in North Carolina or as a refresher course. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required for this course a minimum of five business days prior to the class start date. Gaston College's "Alive at 25" driving program for high school students is designed to assist drivers 16-24 in making good driving decisions. Class is a four and a half hour, highly interactive session. Cost is $67. To register or for more information, contact Donna Nichols at (704) 922-6353, or e-mail nichols.donna@gaston.edu. Gaston College's Defensive Driving Course – Call to see if you qualify. If you have been charged with a traffic violation and the charge was NOT in a
school or work zone, or does not involve the use of alcohol; you may be eligible for the Defensive Driving Course (DDC-4). Course is offered in cooperation with the District Courts in Lincoln and Gaston counties and the North Carolina Health and Safety Council. Classes available at both the Dallas and Lincoln campuses. Cost: $67. To find out if you qualify, contact Donna Nichols at (704) 922-6353, or e-mail nichols.donna@gaston.edu.
Special Events/ Museums Jan. 11 – The Gaston County Senior Center, 1303 Dallas Cherryville Hwy., Dallas, will host its monthly senior dance Jan. 11, 2013, at 7 p.m. Music by the Country Bucks. Cost: $3/person; no couple's discount. For more information contact Gaston County Parks & Recreation Senior Center at (704) 922-
2170, or visit the county's website at www.gastongov.com. Gaston County strives to make its programs, services, and activities accessible to all. If you will require an accommodation we request that you contact our office at least five days before the event. Jan. 19 – The Gaston County Museum of Art & History, 131 West Main St., Dallas, will have a free program – Create Your Own Scream! – for kids, ages 8-10, Saturday, Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. Bad weather date is Jan. 26. RSVP required by Jan. 16 to museum director Jeff Pruett, (704) 922-7681, ext. 101, or email at: jeff.pruett@co.gaston.nc.us. First prize will receive $100 and the pieces will be displayed in the museum. Gaston County strives to make its programs, services and activities accessible to all. If you will require an accommodation we request that you contact our office at least five days before the event.
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SOUTH POINT LADY RED RAIDERS WIN! Photos by Wendy Beam
The South Point Lady Red Raiders won the 2012 Bud Black/Dennis Tate Holiday Classic Girls Championship Saturday, Dec. 29, at Cherryville’s Nixon Gym. The Lady Raiders are coached by Scott Tudor, who is assisted by Joy Romano and Marigrace Licitra. Players are Ashley Mull (#10–G), Erin Washam (#11–G), Morgan Woods (#12–G), Jordan Bryant (#13–F), Sarah Abernathy (#14–G), Margaret Coker (#21–F), Haley Stewart (#22–F), Allie Jackson (#23–G), Chrissy White (#24–G), Graylin Heustess (#30–F), Blair Griffin (#32–C), Asia Jackson (#33–F), and Sky McLean (#34–C). Managers for the team are Aafia Jaliawala and Jordan McGee. by MICHAEL E. POWELL michael.cherryvilleeagle@mail.co m
The 2012 Bud Black/Dennis Tate Holiday Classic is now one for the ages. Ironmen assistant coach Dr. Bud Black said the tournament “was an exciting three days of high school basketball.� “I personally just want to thank each coach and team for participating with great enthusiasm and sportsmanship,� Black said. “We will have the 2013 tournament at the Nixon Gymnasium next December.� He is already planning to that end by sending out letters to the coaches and schools reminding them all they are invited to bring their teams back to play in the 2013 tournament. “I’m hoping they will notify me of their intentions no later than Jan. 20, 2013,� Black said. “If I have not heard from anyone by that date I will begin inviting those teams on the waiting list.�
SP Lady Raiders All Tourney Honors –These South Point High Lady Red Raiders basketball team members were recently honored during the Bud Black/Dennis Tate Holiday Classic Tournament in Cherryville. From left; Asia Jackson, Graylin Heustess, Haley Stewart, Blair Griffin, MVP Ashley Mull. A recap of the games is as follows: Thursday — Girls: South Point 73, Chase 29; Bessemer City 64, Thomas Jefferson Classical 19; Hickory Grove 60, Castlewood (Va.) 37; and Cherryville 49, Hunter Huss 37.
Boys: Bessemer City 51, South Point 41; Chase 67, Australia B 44; Castlewood (Va.) 59, Australia A 52; and Cherryville 81, Thomas Jefferson Classical 59. Friday’s scores were Girls: South Point 74, Hickory Grove 49; Bessemer City
66, Cherryville 50; Chase 48, Thomas Jefferson 23; and Castlewood (Va.) 62, Hunter Huss 23. Boys: Bessemer City 66, Castlewood (Va.) 40; Chase 92, Cherryville 85; Australia A 53, South Point 52; and Thomas Jefferson 58, Aus-
tralia B 49. Saturday’s games scores were, Girls: Seventh-place: Hunter Huss 49, Thomas Jefferson 25; Fifth-place: Castlewood (Va.) 61, Chase 41; Third-place: Hickory Grove 55, Cherryville 34; and in the Championship: South Point
66, Bessemer City 59. Boys: Seventh-place: South Point 60, Australia B 53; Fifth-place Australia A 63, Thomas Jefferson 47; Third-place: Cherryville 77, Castlewood 75; and in the Championship: Bessemer City 64, Chase 43.
Belmont Abbey sports Basketball Belmont Abbey freshman guard Morgan Midkiff scored a career-high 26 points and junior guard Kelsey Long added 24 as the Crusaders women’s basketball team snapped a twogame losing streak with an easy 94-46 Conference Carolinas win over the visiting Converse College Valkyries Jan. 3 at the Wheeler Center. The Crusaders 94 points scored are the most in a game since February 26, 2005 when the Abbey totaled 95 in a 15-point home win over Pfeiffer. It is the first time eclipsing the 90 point plateau since February 14, 2009, a 91-72 win over Erskine. After Converse bolted out to a 9-3 lead, the Abbey scored 14 of the next 16 points to claim a lead it would never lose. Leading by 11 with 5:23 to go in the first, the Crusaders closed the half on a 9-2 run to carry a 44-26 lead into the break. The Abbey shot 42 percent in the first half and held Converse to a 40 percent effort, but the Valkyries were undone by 18 first half turnovers. They finished with 28 for the game. Belmont Abbey opened the second half on a 14-2 run to build its lead to 28 with just under seven minutes gone by. The Crusaders closed the game on a 17-1 jaunt, ending with a Jenika Sanchez jumper with 40 seconds left to move the lead to 48 points, which was the final. Midkiff led all scorers with 26 points on nine of 18
shooting from the floor to go along with a pair of rebounds, three assists and five steals in 31 minutes. Long, whose 24 points is five shy of her career-high, netted nine of 16 shots, including five of ten from three-point range, to go along with five assists and four steals in 30 minutes. Candace Fox added nine points and five assists. 23 of the Abbey’s 33 baskets were assisted. Every available player saw action and all but two scored. Melisa Foures tied for the gamehigh with seven rebounds.
done. Working together the Belmont Athletic Booster Club hopes to make community athletics much better for local youth and adults. The agenda for the Jan. 15 meeting will likely include: establish organizational structure; nominate and elect officers; establish committee members; have the president & committee chairpersons decide the next steps; discuss responsibilities of officers and committee members. For more information, contact Aguirre at 704-9012070.
SUNSHINE AND GOLF – Larry Hayes of Belmont got out his clubs and soaked up some sunshine at Green Meadows golf course nearly Stanley recently. In this photo Hayes is seen hitting a long drive to the tee. Photo by Wes Anthony
Booster Club news The first meeting for the new Belmont Athletic Booster Club had several in attendance and at that time it was decided to move on with forming the Club. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7 pm at the Belmont American Legion located at 202 Park Dr. Belmont, NC 28012. City of Belmont Athletic Director Gil Aguirre has spoken to several individuals over the past few seasons about many different topics concerning the athletics in Belmont and this is the opportunity to get all of these individuals together to get some things
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Take me out to the ballgame – again By Jerry Haney Special to The Banner News
Recently a group of former Gaston Post 23, American Legion and Belmont Red Raider Baseball Players visited the old baseball clubhouse that used to be in Memorial Hall, 109 W. Second Avenue in Gastonia, NC for a guided tour of the military museum that houses a lot of American Legion Baseball history. Although there was not a Legion team in Belmont when I played, we were fortunate to play for the Gaston Post 23. As one of the younger players on the team it was an honor and privilege to play for one of the most successful teams in American Legion Baseball. Our 1950 team still holds many pleasant memories for me. I was lucky to be the winning pitcher of our first game of the year that was also the first American Legion game played at Sims Legion Park. One vivid memory was our team being eliminated in the final game of the regionals by a player from Virginia who bunted with a runner on third base, with two outs, and two strikes for the winning run in the ninth inning. Although we lost that game, Post 23, Buddy Lewis and Ford Motor Company treated our team to a threeday trip to Washington, DC to attend a two-game series between the Washington Senators and the New York Yankees. Several of my baseball buddies shared some of their Post 23 memories. Jimmie Stowe remembers the good hot meals prepared by Charles Hawkins’ wife prior
Photo by Allen Millican
This group of former American Legion Post 23 baseball players, including several from Belmont, recently visited their old clubhouse in what is currently Memorial Hall in Gastonia. Front row, from left: Museum Director Jim Mayo, Bobby Rhyne, Gary Cannon, Paul Garrison, Tony Sherrill. Row two: Jerry Haney, Don Lineberger, Ted Gaston, Dewey Byers, Jim Biggerstaff. Row three: Doug Mauldin, Frank Dixon, Jimmie Stowe, Roy Young, Don Wentz. Not in photo Harold Stowe. to home games. Jim Biggerstaff recalls Coach Russ Bergman as the best baseball coach he ever played for and that Sims Legion Park was the best ballpark in Gaston County. Gary Cannon played three seasons with Post 23 recalling the 1954 team that won Area 4, NC Western Regional, State, Regional and S e c t i o n a l Championships. This team made it to the National World Series held in Yakima, Washington, where the San Diego, California team eventually won the National
Championship. Bobby Rhyne’s memory includes Legion teams had age limits for players that were strictly enforced. He also said each player had to have his own glove and spike shoes. Everything else was furnished by the Legion team. Paul Garrison remembers that Post 23 would scout local high school teams for tryout candidates. Due to the great number of tryouts, a potential player had to be really good to make the team. Ted Gaston remembers Coach Bergman believing
each of his players should obtain and remain in top physical condition. During practice he made his players run from center field to right field over and over again. Doug Mauldin remembers a movie company asking Coach Lawrence “Crash” Davis for permission to use his name and character in the movie “Bull Durham” starring Kevin Costner. Don Lineberger’s memory is of a Marion pitcher, Billy Joe Davidson, a lefthander with a world-class fastball and that he is proud to have fouled one of his
pitches. Frank Nixon was a scorekeeper and a player for Legion baseball and says that fairness was always the rule in Legion baseball. Harold Stowe remembers the panel station wagon that Post 23 used to pick up the players that lived in Gastonia and the surrounding towns of Gaston County. Roy Young recalls in the 1955 season Post 23 had two teams called The Green Team and The Blue Team. The Green Team he pitched for was the more experienced team. Visiting the Museum
brought back a lot of happy memories for all of us and helped us recall many wonderful moments of times long past. We give our thanks to the Museum Director, Jim Mayo and Post Adjutant, Tony Sherrill of Gaston Legion Post 23 for their assistance. The American Military Museum at Memorial Hall, 109 W. Second Avenue, Gastonia, is open Sundays 2–5 pm and by appointment. The phone number is 704-8666068. Admission is free and it would be a good place to visit for all ages.
School Board, County Commissioners form alliance to address safety The Gaston County Board of Education and the Gaston County Commissioners are joining in partnership to make school safety a community priority. As part of the safety alliance, school superintendent L. Reeves McGlohon and county police chief James Buie and top staff members from both groups met recently to address the immediate safety concerns of parents. Both school and county officials understand that safety of children is paramount and they are working together to review, identify and implement best practices to ensure
school safety. School officials and the county police leaders will meet again right after the Christmas holiday to reevaluate their comprehensive school/community safety plan. The comprehensive plan will include a safety task force and offer opportunities for community input. It will address a number of school safety needs including school facilities, safety training and personnel, equipment, safety technology and monitoring as well as other safety areas. For the past 15 years, Gaston County Schools has worked hand-in-hand with local
law enforcement agencies to ensure student safety. The district has an excellent safe schools record. On the most recent state violence report, among the 10 largest school systems in North Carolina, GCS has the lowest school campus crime rate – it is below the state average and one of the lowest in this region. GCS has detailed safety plans with numerous safety measures in place. School officials conduct safety audits to assess safety measures, and the district has a very close working relationship with local law enforce-
ment agencies. County Police Chief James Buie stated, “While schools are among the safest places in a community, our goal is to look at the total safety program and do everything we can as a community to address all security concerns. School safety is a complex issue with many different areas including personnel, training, condition and structure of school buildings, mental health, and equipment. With school and community leaders working together, we will be able to accomplish our goals.”
Classified Ads Homes For Rent/Sale MOBILE HOMES AND APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN KINGS M O U N TA I N Prices starting at $100/week. Call 704-739-4417 or (evening) 704739-1425. (tfn) 2 Unfurnished rooms for rent in house to share in Shelby. One room $375/mth. and smaller room $300/mth. Both rooms included utilities and internet. No deposit. Call: 704-419-2152. (1/03 & 9) NICE 2 BR Home for rent in Kings Mountain. Clean, fenced yard with shade trees, Central heat & air, No Pets. 704-4735240. (1/09) FOR RENT in CHERRYVILLE AREA: two bedroom duplex apartment, furnished, including applia n c e s . W a t e r / s e w e r, trash removal, and yard maintenance included.
$425 per month. Call: (704) 8132425. (1/09 &16) Land For Sale LOTS in Gaston, Cleveland, & Cherokee Co, some with water & septic, owner will fin with low DP. Call Bryant Realty 704-5679836 . www.bryantrealty.org. (1/09) LEASE with option to purchase, MH lots in Cleveland and Rutherford Co. with water and septic, owner financing. Call Bryant Realty 704-5679836 . www.bryantrealty.org . (1/09) Misc. For Sale Couch, café table and four chairs, chest of drawers for sale. Call (704) 419-3419. (tfn) Wanted to Buy CASH ON THE SPOT! Will buy tools or building full of merchan-
dise, or pictures, or anything of value. (704)3000827 or (704) 300-7676. (1/09) Help Wanted ATTENTION DRIVERS - EPES Transport has positions for dedicated. Home weekly, Full Time in the Charlotte, NC area. Up to $1000 a week, Excellent Benefits, Paid Vaca-
tions and Holidays!! Class A CDL & 1 year T/T exp. req. Also hiring for Company Drivers & OO-Regional, Short Haul, & Independent Contractors. EPES Transport System Inc. 888-2933232 or www.epestransport.com. (1/03 &09)
Legals NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE MOUNT HOLLY CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION The City of Mount Holly City Council will hold a public hearing on January 14, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the Municipal Complex, located at 400 East Central Avenue. The purpose of this hearing will be review an application for rezoning 24parcels of land located in the Autumn Woods Subdivision, from R-8 Single Family/Conditional Use to Conditional District Zoning for single family detached homes. Also, the Mount Holly Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on January 7, 2013 at 6:30 PM at the Municipal Complex, located at 400 East Central Avenue. All interested parties are encouraged to attend the public hearing where the opportunity to be heard will be given. For more information, please call the Planning Department at (704) 827-3931. BN10526 (12/27 & 1/09/12)
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■ SCHOOLS
South Point Coca Cola Scholars
Ashley Mull
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South Point High School seniors Ashley Mull, Kristin Rivera and Sadler Gensch were recently selected as 2013 Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation semifinalists. Selection is based on leadership, character, academic achievement and community service. Ashley is the daughter of Greg and Angela Mull, Kristin is the daughter of Ken and Kim Rivera, and Sadler is the son of David Gensch and Sharon Gensch, all of Belmont.
Senator Harrington greets Gaston Day students
MI Day School honor roll Mountain Island Day has announced its honor roll for the first quarter of the 20122013 school year.
Ariana Gomez, McKennah Greene, Sydney Jett, Jacob Hyburg, Sydney Poage, Drake Norman A/B Honor Roll– Sara Holt, Chyna Maddox, Martin Matucci
Third Grade: A Honor Roll– Jack Bruining, Kayla Cawthorn, Kenzie Cox, Peyton Eudy, Jasim Haines, Summer Hart, Emma Helton, Alina Hess, Terricka Holmes, Jia Holt, Isis Robinson, Dylan Verdi, Bryson Wike A/B Honor Roll– Banks Winstead,
Fifth Grade A Honor Roll– Cayden Brown, Alexis Deese, Mara Thompson, Julia Watson A/B Honor Roll– Abbey Thomas, Zachary Youngblood Sixth Grade:
Fourth Grade: A Honor Roll– Lauren Arthur, Seyla Brown, Nolan Gilbert, Kayla Gilligan
A Honor Roll– Steven Abernathy, Claire Brown, Phoenix Feliciano,
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A/B Honor Roll– Sydney Farrer, Archie Nance, Lauren Patton Seventh Grade A Honor Roll– Meghan Coronado, Tanner Haynes, Jacob Thomas, Drew Thompson, Paige Youngblood A/B Honor Roll– Justin Wike Mountain Island Day School is a private Christian school located in Northwest Mecklenburg County. It has a large school population from the Mt. Holly, Stanley, and Belmont areas of Gaston County.
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Gaston Day School fourth graders recently met with North Carolina Senator Kathy Harrington of Gaston County on the floor of the Senate chamber. The fourth grade studies the geography, economics and government of North Carolina in Social Studies class. Front row: Jack Current, Trett Dellinger, Will Pattinson, Abby Ross, Aly DeFrancisco, Drew Hooks, Katie Dul, Katherine Heilig, Ryan Howe, Kyle Barnett, Lauren Letts, Phoebe Raspanti, Sydney Lester. Second row: Lucas Hatsios, Jessie
Wiles, Richard Allen Phillips, Serena Tregay, Harrison Johnson, T. Tringali, Alexandra Schenk, Abby Brooks, Sydney Wertz, Gracie Palmer, Sarah Wehmueller, Sarah Jamison. Third row: Jack O’Gorman, Maddie Van Meter, Kathryn Anthony, Walt Norment, Dalton Thomason, Salley Heldt, Senator Kathy Harrington, Colby Barnette, David John Major, Makenzie Moore, Emmy Letts, Kito Chapman, Mills Hutchins. Photo by Tad Hixson
Pinewood Elementary walkathon
One of Santa’s elves (Linda Peters) made a trip to Lowell Elementary just before Christmas break and read stories to kindergarten kids.
Pinewood Elementary’s Girls on the Run team recently held a walkathon and raised $327 for Holy Angels in Belmont, NC.
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