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Zoning requested New development a possibility in Belmont By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Yet another residential development could be heading Belmont’s way. Recently presented to the Belmont Planning and Zoning Board, the plans call for 810 highend homes to be built on 670 acres of the Seven Oaks Foundation land. This includes five miles of shore along Lake Wylie between the South Fork River and Catawba Creek. Roads that would access the development would include South New Hope and Lower Armstrong roads. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is nearby to the north. The Seven Oaks developer is New York-based Northwood Investors. The plans were done by Merrick and Co., engineers and architects. In addition to the homes, the development would also feature two 23-acre commercial zones, and a 10-acre park that would be turned over to the City of Belmont. Trails for hiking and bicy-
By Alan Hodge Plans are in the works for a possible 380-home development on Mountain Island Lake on property near Mount Holly owned by fine arts patron Andreas Bechtler. The development would be built at the end of Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd., which is off Hwy. 16 near the Riverbend Steam Station. Interestingly, the same narrow, twisting, two-lane street is where Mountain Island Charter School had planned to build a new facility last year. However, that idea ran into opposition from a variety of sources including folks who live in the Stonewater development already in place on the road, who cited potential problems such as ingress and egress of emergency vehicles and heavy traffic as reasons the school should be located elsewhere- which it was. However, Mount Holly City Manager Danny Jackson believes there is a difference between the school and Bechtler’s plans. “The home construction would be phased in rather than the school which would have had all its traffic added
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at once,� he said. Jackson said that developers for Bechtler have not formally approached the city for zoning or other hearings. The exact location at the end of Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. where the 380 or so upscale residences are planned is known as Little Italy for its geographical resemblance to the “boot� of that European nation, only instead of jutting into the Mediterranean Sea, this toe sticks out into the lake. Little Italy has been Bechtler’s artistic hideaway for over a decade. The development consultant on the project addressed the Mountain Island Marine Commission recently and assured that body the integrity of the lake would be one of the highest priorities and would include 100-foot buffer zones, two times the state minimum, double rows of silt fence during construction, and a network of trails and waterfront parks. The development would span three miles of shoreline with 65 lots on the water. Duke Energy manages Mountain Island Lake and allows docks up to 120 feet long, but can shorten that figure it need be.
the train that was in Stowe Park in the 1950s and 60s. “Many people who grew up in Belmont have fond memories of the train that circled the park,� said Debi Goldsmith, auction chairperson. “We currently have the engine, which has been completely restored, in a warehouse. We are now raising money for the restoration of a passenger car and a train depot to be built on our property on Catawba St. Our See BHS, 3A
Ward charged By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com
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Dinner, silent auction Sept. 21 The second annual Belmont Historical Society dinner/silent auction will be held on Sat., Sept. 21. The money raised will go toward building a permanent home for the Stowe Park Special,
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cling would be part of the package as well. Home lots would be in the one-acre range. “This is a large number of houses but a lower density of development than Belmont typically sees,� said Adrian Miller, Belmont assistant city manager. “The two ‘future commercial’ areas could develop with neighborhoodscale retail, office, or restaurant uses to serve this part of Gaston County as the area develops. The plan also includes the Catawba Lands Conservancy properties that contain a segment of the Carolina Thread Trail, which will provide walking trails with scenic views of Catawba Creek and the wildlife along the shore.� The land would have to be annexed by Belmont and infrastructure such as water and sewer provided. Currently, Belmont’s water and sewer lines end just before the South Fork River bridge on Armstrong Road. Then there’s fire and police service to consider.
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Gaston County kids went back to school on Monday. In this photo Ashleigh Burns and Cooper Shank get on the bus taking them to class at Belmont Central Elementary.
Gaston County police arrested a Stanley man last week and booked him on a long list of breaking and entering charges. Matthew Ryan Ward, 27, 32 E. Chestnut St., was charged with 22 counts of breaking and entering and another 20 counts of larWard ceny after breaking and entering. He was also charged with 22 counts of conspiracy. He was placed on $500,000 bond according to the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office website. Ward’s charges were in connection with a series of break-ins in Mount Holly, Stanley, and Dallas. The break-ins were in garages, sheds, and carports dating back to April 4. Items taken included a variety of lawn equipment such as weed eaters and leaf blowers. At the time of his arrest last week, Ward was on probation for earlier larceny and probation violation charges dated June 27. According to Gaston Sheriff’s Office records, Ward has been arrested on numerous other occasions. See WARD, 3A
Whitesides immersed in hustle and bustle of Asian culture ALAN HODGE alan.bannernews@gmail.com
When Trey Whitesides, 22, son of Monroe and Sandy Whitesides of Belmont, decided he wanted to take on a challenge and learn a new language he bypassed the usual Spanish or German courses and plunged headfirst into a lingo most Americans would struggle to wrap their heads, and tongues, around. Trey’s talk of choice is Chinese and the desire to become fluent in it led him this summer on the trip of a lifetime to that nation on the other side of the globe where he was immersed in the See WHITESIDES, 3A
UNC-Charlotte student Trey Whitesides of Belmont just got back from a summer in China where he studied the language and culture. In this shot he’s seen touring the Great Wall.
Large crowd enjoys Music Fest Nice weather brought a large crowd to Saturday’s second annual Between 2 Rivers Music Festival in Belmont. The event was held on Glenway St. behind Friends Sports Bar, Belmont General Store, and Glenway Premium Pub. Groups that performed included the Corey Hunt Band, Baylor Drive, On the Border, and the Piedmont Boys. Festival proceeds went to benefit Levine Children’s Hospital.
Event sponsors included Sunbelt Rentals, McKenney Family Dealerships, Car-
olina Orthopedic, C&C Scrap Iron and Metal, Watson Insurance Agency, Bel-
mont Federal Savings and Loan, and WebWright Carolina.
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Lily Harmon and Marley Prato, both eight-years-old, took advantage of some of the amusements at the Between 2 Rivers Music Festival.
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■ OBITUARIES Elizabeth J. Auten Loving mother HARRISBURG, PA Elizabeth Jenkins Auten, formerly of Belmont known to everyone as L i b b y, entered h e r heave n l y home on Sunday, August 18, 2013. She took her first breath of heavenly air while her daughter Diane held her hand and as pastor and friend was reading from the Psalms. Libby’s passing was gentle and preciously full of God’s presence. Libby was the daughter of Roscoe and Vada (Rumfelt) Jenkins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Winfred M. “Cotton” Auten and
James Lee Brooks A member of Second Baptist Church MOUNT HOLLY– James Lee Brooks, 66, 221 Jenkins Avenue, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. He was born in Catawba County, son of Lee Roy and Katheri n e H u b b a r d Brooks. He was p r e ceded in death by his parents, and sister Barbara Dixon. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Sharon Davis Brooks; two sons, Travis Brooks of Johnson City, TN and Joshua Brooks and wife Hillary of Mount Holly; two daughters, Cynthia Stewart and husband Michael of Stanley and Ashley Brooks of Mount Holly; one brother, Billy Whisnant and wife Jennifer of Catawba, NC; three sisters, Margaret Whisnant of
brother Hal Dean Jenkins. A New Life Celebration Service was held on Sunday August 25, at 3pm at East Belmont Baptist Church, 501 Catawba St., Belmont. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery. The family received friends from 2-3 pm prior to the service at the church. Following Libby’s tradition, Diane has asked that anyone sending flowers to the church would take them to a home or nursing home bound friend/loved one, after the service or graveside service. Condolences may be made online at www. carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia served the Auten family
Carothers Funeral Home Conover, NC, Irene Whitener of Clemmons, NC, and Reba Cantera of Helena, Alabama; two grandchildren, Jamie Stewart of Stanley and Zoe Brooks of Mount Holly; brother in law Jed Davis and wife Pillar of Cooper City, Florida; sister in law Ann Davis of Charlotte; a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Brooks was held 12 noon Saturday, August 24, at the Second Baptist Church in Mount Holly with Rev. Bruce Bradley officiating. The family received friends from 10-12pm Saturday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Second Baptist Church, 740 Rankin Avenue, Mount Holly, NC 28120. Condolence messages may be left at www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly is serving the family.
Dallas D. Ennis Loving family man GASTONIA– Dallas Dean Ennis, 78, 4112 Pine Street, died on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at his home. He was born in McDowell County, son of Samuel A. and Sally White Ennis. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Shirley El-Asmar. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Parker Ennis; two sons, Rusty Ennis and wife Cyndi of Gastonia and Cliff Ennis of Gastonia; one daughter, Janice Basheer and Gloria Pope A member of MH Pentecostal Church MOUNT HOLLY- Gloria Hazel Walker Hall Pope, 82, 2 American Street, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2013. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of Johnnie V. and Beulah Black Walker. She was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson Bryan T. Wilson, a sister Eloise Weathers, and a brother Gilmer Walker. She was a member of Mount Holly Pentecostal Holiness Church. She is survived by four daughters Linda Hall Bost and husband Steve of Lowell, Sylvia Hall McLean of Gastonia, Wanda Hall Freeman and husband Johnny of Belmont and Teresa Michelle Pope of Mount Holly; one sister Helen Alford of Seneca, SC; a sister in law Alma Walker of Stanley; six grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
husband Sam of Mount Holly; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mr. Ennis was held 3pm Friday, August 23, at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Jack Ford officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Gaston County, PO Box 3984 Gastonia NC 28054. Condolence messages may be left at www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly served the family.
A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Pope will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 29, at the Mount Holly Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Bill Baulding and Rev. Mitch Carlisle officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly and at other times will be at the home of Linda and Steve Bost, 1017 Marguerite Drive, Lowell, NC. Condolence messages may be left at www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly is serving the family.
Connie C. Camp Gastonia- Connie Elaine Costner Camp, 66 of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013. She was a native of Gaston County, born September 12, 1946 to the late James Clyde Costner and Virginia Ruth George Costner. A graveside service was held at 3pm Friday, August 23 at Armstrong Cemetery with Pastor Dale Lawing officiating. Eddie W. Carnes Gastonia – Eddie Wray Carnes, 66 passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013. He was born November 23, 1946, to Ira and Pauline Jackson Carnes. A Celebration of Life service was held at 12 noon Saturday, August 24, at Community Baptist Church in Dallas, NC. Interment was private.
Geraldine “Gerri” Whitley BELMONT- Geraldine “Gerri” Hollifield Whitley, age 79, died Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Covenant Village. Gerri was born in Belmont on May 13, 1934.
A service to celebrate her life was held at 2pm, Thursday August 22 at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Charles W. Baker, Jr. officiating. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery.
■ BRIEFS South Point UMC Bake Sale The South Point United Methodist Women of Belmont will sponsor a Hotdog and Bake Sale, Saturday, Sept. 7, 9am–2pm. Dine-In or Carry-Out. The church is located off South Point Rd, just below the Belle Meade Subdivision. Will deliver locally for orders of 8 or more. Call 704825-4019 before 10am for deliveries. Proceeds for missions and local projects.
Manufacturing career expo Advanced Manufacturing Industry partners and Gaston County Schools will host a career expo for high school students and job seekers to learn about manufacturing careers and employment opportunities in Gaston and Lincoln counties. The Career Expo: “Discover the New Face of Manufacturing” will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 12 noon until 6 p.m. at the Gastonia Conference Center, 145 S. Marietta Street in downtown Gastonia. The event will showcase higher education, specialized trade skills training, and employment pathways in Advanced Manufacturing. At the expo, participants will explore myriad manufacturing careers available and the training needed for these careers. A panel of experts will discuss workplace challenges as well as current and projected workplace needs. The career expo is designed to help close the gap between skill sets needed for advanced manufacturing jobs, and the education and training level of the current and incumbent workforce. Industry and school partners feel it is critical that high school students, job seekers, and displaced workers get exposure to career and education opportunities to recruit and train a future pipeline of workers for key advanced manufacturing industries in the region. The event is sponsored by the Gaston Regional Chamber, Gaston Career Climb, Gastonia Conference Center, Gaston College and Gaston County Schools. For more information about the Career Expo, contact Alison Cookson, Gaston Regional Chamber at 704.864.2621 or email Alison@gastonchamber.com.
Mt Holly photo contest There’s still time left to enter pictures in the Mount Hollt Community Development Foundation’s “Focus on Mount Holly” photo contest. Entries will be judged on the basis of creativity, photographic quality and effectiveness in conveying the beauty and/or unique character of Mount Holly. The Judge/Judges decisions are final. A $10 entry fee must be submitted by each photographer participating in the contest. All the fees will be used to award cash prizes!! Amount of prizes will depend on the number of photographers competing! Winners will be announced and prizes awarded (at a time to be determined) during the Mount Holly ARTS Festival. Visit and “LIKE” the Focus on Mount Holly Facebook Page for details and information. All photos must be taken in Mount Holly. Drop off your photos at the Foundation office, 106B S. Main St. Drop off times...starting Wednesday 9/4 and Thursday 9/5 from 10am - 2pm then Friday 9/6 from 10am - 5pm and Saturday 9/7 from 12 - 5pm. For more information contact: Tom Pacheco at tompac1@carolina.rr.com.
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Church Service Directory MT. HOLLY Bethel Baptist Church NC Highway 273 704-827-9846 Burge Memorial Methodist Church 312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726 Catawba Heights Church of God 122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225 Cbc-Memorial Apostolic 230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968 Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526 Community Christian Fellowship 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881 Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603 Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656 First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481 First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461 First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521 First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855
Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320
Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600
New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468
Harvest Time Church of God 707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033
New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822
Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939
North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141
Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199
Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954
Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442
Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999
Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner St. 704-827-0004 Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751 Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224 Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596 Mt. Holly Noles Baptist Church Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-2013 Mt. Holly Pentecostal Holiness 406 Scott St. 704-827-8201
Featured Church of the Week Catawba Heights Baptist Church Shiloh Ame Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826
Tuckaseege Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301
Springfield Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-820-0193
Way of the Cross Baptist Church 238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111
Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856
St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676
Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993
Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181
St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851
Westview Presbyterian Church 1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026
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More Duke coal plants added to litigation ALAN HODGE alan.bannernews@gmail.com
The Duke Energy coal ash controversy saga dragged on last week when the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) filed lawsuits in Wake and Mecklenburg superior courts that expand ash basin litigation to the remaining 12 Duke Energy coal plants in the state. Local facilities that are named in the lawsuit include Riverbend Steam Station on Mountain Island Lake near Mount Holly and Allen Steam Station near Belmont on the Catawba River. Riverbend has been closed for several months but coal ash lagoons are still on the site. However, several weeks ago a group of environmentalists including reps from the Catawba Riverkeepers and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. visited the site and used a nearby boat-launching ramp as a platform for speeches decrying the coal ash lagoon seepage. The complaints accuse Duke of violations related to ash basin seepage and groundwater pollution. NCDENR filed complaints earlier this year for the Asheville and Riverbend stations for similar reasons. As it has from the beginning of the coal ash storage debate, Duke Energy says its facilities are safe and comply or exceed water quality standards.
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This photo of the Allen Steam Station ash pond near Belmont on the Catawba River shows a milky gray film around the edge and in the foreground that are cenospheres, small spheres of silica filled with air that are produced during coal combustion. At some of Duke Energy’s plants, contractors harvest them to incorporate into other products like plastics. “We have consistently complied with our plants’ water discharge permits. Duke En-
On Feb. 18, 2011, he was arrested and charged with ten counts of felony larceny after breaking and entering. On Dec. 11, 2010, he was arrested on 20 counts of vari-
ous crimes including possession of drug paraphernalia, larceny, obtaining property by false pretense, 1st degree burglary, and breaking and entering. On Oct. 18, 2010 he was arrested on one count of fraud by failing to return rental property.
BHS: dinner, auction set for Sept 21 From page 1A auction raised over $1400 last year through the generous donations from businesses in Belmont and throughout Gaston County. We have been very fortunate that the community has supported us in our mission to ‘Preserve the Past for the Sake of the Future’.” There will be a variety of items available for auction. The event starts at 6 p.m. at the
American Legion Building on Park Dr. near Davis Park. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Jean’s Flowers or Reflection Properties in Belmont. Everyone is welcome to come for a night of food and fun. Dinner will be catered by Market Street Buffet in Cramerton and more information can be found on the BHS Facebook page or by calling Debi at 704-825-9781.
WHITESIDES: immersed in the hustle & bustle From page 1A academic end of Chinese language and culture. He also made jaunts out and about the countryside where he rubbed elbows with local folks and saw sights that ranged from ancient villages perched on cliff sides to massive stone Buddhas and even the Great Wall. Trey also spent time in the capital of China, Beijing, where hustle and bustle is the name of the game and on some days he said air pollution was so bad the smog nearly blocked out the sun. Trey’s trip was in conjunction with the Beijing Language University and the UNCCharlotte Study Abroad Program. While in China, he stayed in the International Students dorm with 1,000 other scholars from around the world. He was also teamed with a “language partner” who was hired by the university. The partner accompanied Trey on his travels and helped with translation and other cultural buffers where needed. “It was an intensive language experience,” Trey said. “We had class every day and I worked with the language partner three days a week. We became friends and would hang out, go to restaurants and things like that.” Trey’s hard work and enthusiasm while in China meant he earned the Most Improved Student Award from the Alliance for Global
In July, NCDENR and Duke Energy put forth a settlement in a previous lawsuit involving Riverbend and a coal-fired station in Asheville. The deal called for Duke to examine the extent and sources of contamination and pay a $99,000 fine.
Honoring their own personal ‘Angels’
WARD: charged with breaking & entering From page 1A
ergy has a track record of outstanding, safe operations in North Carolina and is commit-
ted to protecting water quality,” said Duke spokeswoman Erin Culbert. “State regulators are requesting more data to ensure waters of the state are well protected, however, this action does not indicate that water quality has changed dramatically over the decades these plants have operated safely. By the end of this year, we will have retired seven of the 14 coal plants in North Carolina as part of our investments to build cleaner power plants. We’ve already committed to properly closing ash basins at retired coal plants, which ultimately resolves many of these questions. We’ve also made significant investments at our remaining N.C. coal stations to proactively transition to managing fly ash dry in lined landfills.” Cuthbertson spoke specifically about the Allen Steam Station ash ponds. “Our water quality sampling in Lake Wylie shows trace elements, such as arsenic and selenium, are consistently low and well within state surface water quality standards,” she said. “The amount of seepage is extremely small and is not impacting water quality in Lake Wylie.”
Education. The educational aspect of Trey’s excellent Chinese adventure was important, but he had a lot of fun and saw some incredible sights as well including the Forbidden City, several ancient palaces and temples, the circa 200 B.C. Terracotta Army of 9,000 clay figures in the tomb of China’s first Emperor Qin Shi Huang, and much more. He also took a few Kung Fu lessons from a Shaolin monk, and a cooking class. Food was an interesting aspect of the trip and canned chow mein wasn’t on the menu. “I tried a fried tarantula and tofu in chicken blood,” he said. “I loved the food.” Trey also mingled with local folks in the country and city. “The people were generally very nice and a lot of them were surprised I spoke Chinese,” he said. “Some of the people in rural villages had never seen a white man before.” Trey sees his Chinese experience not only in terms of having broadened his cultural horizons, but also laying the foundation for a career. “It is an extremely important language in the business world,” he said. “In the current world economy, China and America are the two dominant forces. I hope to continue my education in Chinese and start tutoring other students.”
On Friday, August 23, the staff of Holy Angels and their families gathered at Camp Hope to remember the spirit of Maria (who passed away three years ago) and celebrate the accomplishments of Duke Energy at Holy Angels Camp Hope - with the dedication of the nature trail in their honor. For 12 years (beginning in 2001), members of the Duke Energy transmission departments have been volunteering their time and providing funding through the Duke Energy Foundation, primarily at Camp Hope, to make the camp as accessible and enjoyable as possible for the residents. Camp Hope improvements include the building of three bridges over small streams around the nature trail, constructing floating docks, adding sand to the beach areas, and laying nearly 600 feet of concrete walkway to assure the nature trail was truly wheelchair accessible. There have been other projects not related to the camp like adding a retaining wall in
the front of one of the community group homes, installing a wrought iron safety fence between two Holy Angels parking lots, and coming in to wash the vehicles that take our residents to Camp Hope. Regina Moody, Holy Angels President/CEO, stated, “It is through the dedication of the Duke Energy staff members, coordinated by Richard Williamson, that our residents can now go on a nature walk -in a wheelchair and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. This has made their camp experience so much more enjoyable. They love going to Camp Hope! We can’t thank them enough for their generous contribution of time, talent and treasures.” Holy Angels was founded in 1956 by the Sisters of Mercy, beginning a muchneeded specialized service for children from Gaston, Lincoln, Cleveland and Mecklenburg counties as well as children from throughout the
state of North Carolina. The private, nonprofit corporation located in Belmont provides residential services and innovative programs for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities with delicate medical conditions. The CARF accredited programs include Holy Angels Morrow Center, the McAuley Residences (Fox Run ICF/MR group homes (three six-bed), Belhaven ICF/MR group home (15-bed), Moody Place ICF/MR group home (15-bed), four community group homes, Little Angels Child Development Center, Great Adventures, Camp Hope, Cherubs Café & Candy Bouquet (vocational program) in downtown Belmont and, Life Choices, an adult day activities program offering living and learning opportunities. To learn more about Holy Angels, or to volunteer, please call 704.825.4161 or visit Holy Angels’ website at www.HolyAngelsNC.org.
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Alan Hodge Editor Last week Sharon and I went to the grand opening of the new Stuart Cramer High School. As we sat in the magnificent auditorium she reminded me that where the school stands now was once the golf course that her uncle Mike Michaels had designed and built many years before. Earlier that day I had gone to see my mom who now lives at the Olde Sycamore golf community in Mint Hill. She doesn’t play golf but the development was someone’s farm before it became what it is today. That whole day got me thinking about “progress”. What is progress? What is “moving forward”? Or as someone once said “what is truth”? Or “will you have fries with that”? Things change and new ideas come up or someone wants something changed and so action happens and stuff is altered and some say it’s progress and others say it’s de-struction. Like the golf course that became a school. And the farm that became a golf community, or a WWII memorial statue that will be moved. What were some local spots like before progress came calling? Going down Wilkinson Blvd. towards Mint Hill I saw an example of this at Douglas Airport. Just after Little Rock Road there’s a huge new parking deck made of corrugated metal with blue lights that are meant to mimic the lights alongside the runways. Long before that ground became what it is today, it was where an amusement facility known as the Airport Park was located. This place had an elephant named Vicky that escaped and ran amok through West Charlotte for several days before being captured. Airport Park also had some llamas and they are prone to expectorating when irked and mom got too close to one and it expectorated on her. The Airport Park also had a variety of rides including one called The Bullet. To “enjoy” this ride you were strapped in a little metal capsule that was swung at high speed all the while rotating along its axis in a manner not unlike the contraptions used to test astronauts and fighter pilots’ resistance to G-forces. Mom rode the Bullet but as it turned out, her resistance was low as her screams proved. Gone too from Wilkinson Blvd. is the spot where the
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What is progress? Krispy Kreme donut establishment was formerly located near Hawthorne Lane. This place was an oasis for night owls and is it just me or did the raspberry filled donuts back then taste better than the ones today? Now, where the Krispy Kreme place stood is just another stretch of six-lane highway. Nearer to Belmont, the stretch of Wilkinson Blvd. at the river was once the location of several establishments known colloquially as “beer joints”. Dry in Gaston County? No problem, just skulk across the Wilkinson Blvd. bridge and have a few refreshments, or many in some cases, and scurry home and no one would be the wiser or Budweiser as the case may be. I seem to recall from childhood that one of the places sold gasoline as well and had a Mynah bird as a mascot. Maybe someone can refresh my memory. Now, the joints are mostly closed and the buildings remain but given the growth along that corridor I can’t help but think something shiny, and probably connected with the airport, will go there soon. In Belmont proper, progress has come calling not only in the many new businesses that have sprung up, but also in the housing situation as well. Eagle Park is a prime example. Looking at the rows of homes there, it’s hard to recall the huge, red brick mill that once stood there. I wonder what the folks who have passed away that toiled at those spindles would say if they could see the place where they worked in decades gone by in its current condition. Now news is that upwards of 800 houses might be going up south of Belmont on Lake Wylie. Now, that’s progress but where will the animals go? I guess the highway will answer that question for a lot of them. Another place of progress will be coming to Mount Holly- the new $25 million MedPlex trauma hospital on NC27 across from the Municipal Complex. For many years that stretch of road coming into Mount Holly from Charlotte has had a rather run-down appearance, but the shiny new MedPlex will perk it up considerably. Hey, and another good thing is the stench from Sodyeco that used to fill the nostrils of Mount Hollyites has gone the way of the dinosaur. Yes, progress is just about inevitable where you have folks with ambition and energy. It is almost like human beings can’t help themselves but to build things and when the shine wears off tear that down and put up something new in its place. But I guess in the long run if that wasn’t the case then we would still be living in caves without cable.
Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, We are pleased that the “Fighting Yank” statue will be moved to Stowe Park. After having heard a broad sampling of community folks at the Belmont City Council meeting, the vote to embrace the vision to reposition the “Yank” was passed. Now it is time for us as a community to put aside our differences and to support the project. Art Shoemaker and his committee plan to showcase and secure the statue in its best light. Art loves Belmont and has done much good for this town. (eg. Establishing the Belmont Sports Hall of Fame, supporting the Belmont Historical Society, organizing patriotic events in Greenwood Cemetery, supporting American Legion Baseball and overall community athletics to name a few.)
To the Editor, Well, Mr. Shoemaker and Mr. Brown and everyone else who thinks that the Fighting Yank should be moved to Stowe Park when he’s been at his post no more than a block from there for umpteen years. Some people may want him to stay at his post and I happen to be one. The Fighting Yank has watched over that school when it was a high school and now a jr. high. I can’t believe that the Gaston County school system would agree to the move. Maybe they need to be educated a little. When I was attending that school and saw the Fighting Yank it gave me a sense of security and I think inspired some to join the armed forces.
To the Editor, Like many other people from Belmont I have an opinion on moving the WWII Monument located at Belmont Middle School on Central Avenue to Stowe Park on South Main Street. When I first heard about the proposal to move the monument I was neutral in my thinking with 50% against and 50% for. The 50% against the move came from the fond memories that I have of the monument during my high school days when the middle school building was Belmont High School. The 50% for the move came from the thought that Stowe Park would be a good place for the monument. Many of my friends have different opinions about the monument issue some for and some against and I understand and respect their opinion. With time and after careful consideration I
Therefore, we feel that he and his committee will do an exemplary job on this project. As a community, we have acknowledged our different opinions, but in the end we should unify ourselves for the common good. Our current and former mayors have had the courage to embrace similar visions that have made Belmont an appealing, progressive community. We do not lose sight of our past, but continue to revitalize it. Walt Whitman, the famous poet, once said, “the sweetest songs yet remain to be sung”. Let us all get on board to serenade our past but continue to celebrate the future. Sincerely, Trish and Phil Tate
I’m so used to seeing this Fighting Yank at his post that not seeing him there would be a big disappointment to me. Has anyone given the Fighting Yank a name? If not then this is Belmont’s own version of the Unknown Soldier. They also said that moving it may curtail vandalism to the statue but believe me, it can be vandalized as quick in Stowe Park as where it is now. But if they want to move it they will no matter what I say after all, I’m just a 64-year-old man who passed the Fighting Yank when my parents brought me home from the hospital. W. Langley Belmont
now fully support the monument move. Here’s why: 1. When school buildings and properties are abandoned they are usually sold. When and if this happens, the monument would need a new home. Stowe Park would be the best place for it. Since the city owns Stowe Park, it would never need to be moved again. 2. Being highly patriotic like most people my age, I feel that Stowe Park will offer more and better exposure to the monument and those that it honors. 3. The “Spirit of Freedom” monument is a true Belmont treasure and will draw hearts to it, no matter where it stands. I just feel that the new location in Stowe Park will be a better place. Carrol W. Trull
25 years ago I was homeless
Tony Marciano Guest Editorial In 1981, I was ordained to ministry. The denomination I served in appointed me to a
church in south Jersey followed by one in north Jersey. Lastly, I was asked to launch a church in central Jersey. We started out of a funeral home. I had to roll the deceased to a different room and preach where “Aunt Molly” had been laid out. I also had to get her back for the 2pm viewing. By the summer of 1988, I was unsettled with my denomination. I decided to resign with August 31 being my last day. My denomination leaders were disheartened with my decision. They reminded of the following: The parsonage was theirs and
I needed to vacate it. Also, the furniture, linens, sheets, pots-npans, china, silverware, beds, curtains, etc. all remain. Also, leave the company car in the driveway. I found myself standing at the curb on August 31, 1988 with my wife, our 3 children ages 3 ½, 1 ½, and six months and a 27 inch color TV. That was it. No car. No furniture. I felt like an immigrant family in 1920 arriving off the board from Italy, restarting my life. We moved a few miles away into my parents’ two bedroom home which was in a retirement See MARCIANO, 6A
Sidewalk Survey Local residents were asked...
What is your favorite memory of going back to school?
Betty McClure – ‘Seeing all my old and new friends’
Bill Bowen – ‘Seeing your friends again’
Hoyle Davis – ‘Getting out of the cotton fields’
Ruby Buchanan – ‘I was one of 12 kids so school was a vacation for me’
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This schematic shows the layout and location for a proposed development on Lake Wylie south of Belmont that would contain over 800 homes as well as a park and two commercial areas.
ZONING: requested for new development in Belmont, along Lake Wylie From page 1A Belmont faced similar challenges when the Reflection Pointe development was built at the end of South Point Road several years ago and utility lines had to be placed under the Duke Energy Allen Steam Station cooling canal. According to Belmont Assistant City Manager Adrian Miller, if utility lines are extended for a development, the developer generally pays for the cost. However, if the lines can also benefit the area near the development proper, then the city could contribute to the cost. The NCDOT will also get in the game with a traffic analysis and ideas on possible road improvements in the development area. The development would also
make for some interesting school assignments. “Although the master plan shows several residential lots in South Carolina, the annexation and initial zoning plan for Belmont will only include the portion of the property in North Carolina,� said Miller. “We cannot annex across state lines. This means that families on the north side of the street will send their children to Gaston County Schools, while families living on the south side of the street in that area will send their children to York County Schools.� Two historic homes on Lower Armstrong Rd. would be preserved. “This master plan proposes keeping the circa 1848 Dr. John McLean House in the sharp bend on Lower Armstrong Road as well
as the (Seven Oaks) farm house on South New Hope Road,� said Miller. “The cherry tree lined driveway across Lower Armstrong Road from the McLean House will remain, but as a pedestrian walkway that leads to the waterfront.� The project would be built in phases and will involve numerous
meetings with Belmont officials as well as public hearings. “The City of Belmont anticipates that the property owners associated with this proposal will submit an annexation request to the Belmont city council for consideration at the September 3 city council meeting,� said Miller. “This
would put the annexation on a timeline for a public hearing and vote on November 4. The initial zoning and master plan consideration could appear before the Belmont planning board as early as September 19 and city council on November 4.�
Business marketing workshop set for Sept. 17 The Montcross Chamber will present a workshop entitled Marketing for the Business Owner on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 2-5pm at the Kimbrell Campus - Gaston College, 7220 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont. The event will also include a segment on holiday promotions. Professional trainer Sherre DeMao will present this special workshop to help business owners boost sales during the holiday season. The workshop is being presented by the Chamber
and the Small Business Center at Gaston College as part of the Chamber’s FORWARD TOGETHER program to create jobs in Gaston County. There’s no charge for the workshop, but seating is limited, so advance registration is advised. You can register by calling Deborah Ray Benton at 704.825.5307, Ext. 3, or emailing her at deborah.ray@montcrossareachamber.com or on the Montcross Chamber website.
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MARCIANO: 25 years ago I was homeless From page 4A village. We weren’t supposed to be living there. Our three kids used the second bedroom; my wife and I slept on a trundle bed in the garage. When it got cold, a heater hung from the garage door opener. Not having furniture, I went to the local grocery store and got some sturdy boxes. They were placed on end on a board in the garage. Each box contained my socks, briefs and t shirts. I took a piece of PCV pipe and placed a chain through it. I strapped it to the garage door track and hung up my dress shirts and slacks. We lived like this for three months. In November, we rented a home. We picked up some furniture for the kids but only had a couch and recliner for my wife and me – no bed.
We’d flip for who got the couch; the loser got the recliner. Early each garbage day I circled the neighborhood to see if there was furniture put out to the curb. If it was better than what I had, I picked it up and discarded the old one (one piece we had was so bad, we held it together with contact paper). I made it because my parents came alongside my wife and me as we rebuilt our lives. They took us in. They “put up with us� while we infringed on their privacy. Had it not been for them, I don’t know what we would have done. People are homeless for a variety of reasons. At the Charlotte Rescue Mission, we serve men and women struggling with addiction, poverty and homelessness. Just as my parents did, I watch people like you come
alongside the Rescue Mission residents. You volunteer; serve a meal, and donate. Ironically, nine years later, I took my mother in. She has lived with us the last sixteen years. Similarly, I watch men and women who graduate from the Mission reach back to their former “drinking buddies� to get them into the Rescue Mission’s life changing programs. The gift of new life they received they now give to others. I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend. Rev. Tony Marciano is the Executive Director of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. The Charlotte Rescue Mission provides a free long term Christian recovery program for men and women who are addicted to drugs and alcohol.
Twelve billion dollars and 100,000 jobs. That's how much Charlotte Douglas International Airport contributes to the economy of this region, airport officials told members and friends of the Montcross Area Chamber during a recent Business Buzz breakfast sponsored by Lyerly Agency of Belmont. The breakfast and program were held at the Kimbrell Campus of Gaston College in Belmont. In response to a question, Cagle characterized recent controversy over governance of the airport as a distraction, which those who manage and operate the airport must ignore in order to do their jobs of providing safe and efficient service to customers at the lowest possible cost. Chamber Board Chair Brian Herre of Park Sterling Bank welcomed those attending the breakfast, and Lyerly Agency CEO Elaine Lyerly delivered the sponsor's greeting and introduced the speakers. The next Business Buzz breakfast is scheduled for November 8. The topic has not been determined, and Herre said anyone wishing to suggest a topic could call the Chamber office at 704-8255307.
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South Point wins big in 2013 opener By John Wilson John.Bannernews@gmail.com
The last time Crest and South Point played was in the 2012 playoffs. During that game South Point fullback Tyler Bray rumbled over the Chargers for 375 yards. This year the Chargers were determined to stop Bray. The Crest game plan hinged on the assumption that if you stop Bray you stop the Red Raiders. Crest assumed wrong. South Point won its opening game day game in an impressive manner. Big Red topped Crest 35 to 16. The Red Raider victory was fueled by a well-balanced offensive attack and a
tough defensive effort. South Point head coach Mickey Lineberger was pleased with his team’s effort. “We had a great first half,� Lineberger said. “We were really fired up. We were clicking on all cylinders. The offense and defense played very well.� Lineberger knew that the Chargers were going to try to stop Bray. It wasn’t anything he was really worried about. He knew the Red Raiders had a game plan for that. “The last time we played them Bray set a county record with 375 yards,� Lineberger said. “They didn’t want that to happen again. They threw every-
the Red Raiders decided to go in another direction. “We made some adjustments,� Lineberger said. “We got the quarterback and wing backs involved.� Red Raider quarterback Juquan Brooks showed that he is evolving into a wellrounded player. Against Crest he did a solid job running the Red Raider’s potent “Red Bone� triple option attack. Brooks ran well. He was the Red Raiders leading rusher with an outstanding 153-yard game. He also put the ball in the air very effectively. Coach Lineberger was very satisfied with his quarterbacks play. “He opened
Tyler Bray thing at him. They tried to key on him. He had some very hard yards.� Bray ended the game with 94 yards. With Crest trying to shut down Bray, Lineberger and
things up,� Lineberger said. “He had a good game.� The Red Raiders also got some solid running from wingbacks Trey Crenshaw Diontrea King and Ben Washam. “The wingbacks took a lot of pitches in traffic,� Lineberger said. “They did well.� King had a solid game. The speedy back scampered for 58 yards. Crenshaw finished the game with 18 yards. Washam contributed 29 yards of his own. Going into the season coach Lineberger wanted to improve the Red Raiders aerial attack. Brooks helped him do just that. South Point put the ball in the air more than they usually do. “We
Storm falls to Ashbrook, but not without a fight By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Stuart Cramer High’s JV football team may have gotten a bit of a bloody nose in their 30-7 loss last Thursday to Ashbrook, but the Storm went down swinging. “The kids were excited about the game but unfortunately it didn’t go the way we wanted,� said Coach Ben McMillan. “We will have to go back to work and adjust a few things next week. We also have to get tougher mentally. Hopefully we can get our first victory in the
next game.� Thursday’s game was the first for the team- ever- and was played out in front of over 1,000 fans in the school’s new stadium. The excitement in the stands was electric as the Storm’s fans cheered up, well, a storm. Adding to the atmosphere, Cramer’s band and cheerleaders whipped the throng into a frenzy. The Storm’s score came in the fourth quarter when Eric Taylor grabbed an Ashbrook fumble that had been caused by a good hit from Scott Moore and ran 52
yards to the goal line. This year Cramer High will have 9th and 10th graders on the field. Next year will be the first varsity team when 11th grade is added. Seniors won’t be on the team until two more years. However, even though they lacked experience, good coaching and stout hearts mean that, despite the opening game loss, the Storm will give a good account of themselves in the coming season. The Storm’s next game is Aug. 29 against Chase at Chase.
Storm players take a break from the action and watch Thursday’s game from the sidelines.
Warriors fall to East Lincoln in home opener East Gaston lost its home opener to the defending 2A state champion East Lincoln Mustangs 37-22. In a newly refurbished Arrowhead Stadium, the Warriors fought hard to come back from a 21-0 half time deficit but it just wasn’t enough. “Our offense sputtered,� head coach Sean Joyce said. “It was 21-0 at half time.� East Gaston had a shot at making the game closer in the early going but for an unfortunate play. “We dropped a TD pass,� Joyce said. “We ran a quick slant. The receiver was in the end zone and the ball hit his shoulder pads and was intercepted.� Despite the 21-0 score East Gaston came out of the locker room ready to fight back. They were not prepared to give up. The 3rd quarter was all East Gaston. Powered by some hard running by Dontavis Walker and Morgan Ensley the Warriors got back into the game. “Our running backs played both ways,� Joyce said. “They ran the ball great. We really moved the ball.� Top rushing honors went to Walker who churned out 79 yards off of 16 carries. Ensley pushed the ball into the end zone along with a 1 yard run
by Woods to prime the Warriors 3rd quarter push. Woods ended the game with 55 yards on the ground. The East Gaston passing game did little to help the Warriors cause. East Gaston quarterbacks combined for 27 yards off of 8 completions in 19 attempts. The Warriors were picked off twice. The high point of the passing game was a Woods to George Miler 13 yard strike late in the 4th quarter. East Gaston suffered a potential setback when QB Tyler Price left the game with a shoulder injury. Price was hampered all last season with injuries. “I don’t think it was as bad as last year,� Coach Joyce said. “I have to call him soon and see.� On the defensive side of the ball the East Gaston squad got tough in the second half. The Warriors ended the game with several defensive turnovers. With time running out in the 4th quarter the Warriors still had a chance. “The score was 21-15 in the 4th quarter and we sputtered again.� East Lincoln put up 16 points in the 4th quarter. East Gaston was only able to counter the Mustangs with 7
additional points. The final score was 37-22. The effort put in by the Warriors was noteworthy. The East Gaston squad never quit. They fought hard. There was a lot about the Warriors opening day performance their coach liked. “We played until we didn’t have anything left,� Joyce added. “Overall it’s been an
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threw the ball better,� Lineberger said. “We were effective. We threw the ball when we wanted to.� Brooks ended the game 2-4 with 63 yards. Lineberger was very positive in describing all aspects of the Red Raiders offensive production. “The offensive line got better,� Lineberger said. “We ran a true triple option last night. They tried to take one thing and we went to the next level.� The South Point defense did its job against Crest. The Red Raiders smothered the Chargers offense limiting them to 205 yards in total offense. One of the defense’s highlights came early in the game when Crest’s center launched the ball over his QB’s head. “The snap went over the quarterback’s head,� Lineberger said. “Yale Loucks hit him before he could recover. Deion Jones picked it up and scored.� Three players that had great games for Big Red were linebackers Daishon Davis and Deion Jones along with defensive lineman Marcus McCollough. In addition to scoring a TD Jones put in a solid defensive effort. “Jones and Daishon Davis made all kinds of tackles,� Lineberger said. “They flew all over the ball. Marcus McCollough also had a really good game.� As impressive as the South Point win was Lineberger sees things that he feels the Red Raiders need to work on. It was 28-3 at half time,� Lineberger said. “We eased off. We didn’t have the same intensity. We need to get four full quarters of ball.� Up next for Red Raider Nation is another road trip, this one to Lincoln County. The Red Raiders will face off against the Lincolnton Wolves who are fresh off a 28-27 win over North Lincolnton.
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