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On the beat Mount Holly police renew focus on foot patrol
Photo by Alan Hodge
Eloise Potts and all the other ladies at Charlie’s Drugs in Mount Holly appreciate what police officers like Thomas Bell and his colleagues are doing with their downtown foot patrols. ALAN HODGE alan.bannernews@gmail.com
The Mount Holly Police Department is giving a personal touch to its presence downtown with a
renewed focus on foot patrols and visits to businesses- and the response by merchants and shoppers has been enthusiastic. Chief Don Roper wanted to let folks in the downtown area know
his officers were there for them. “I would say that the officers have been doing foot patrols for some time, but I wanted to place a renewed emphasis on them,� said See MH POLICE, 5A
Manhunt in Stanley leads to arrest By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com
A Mount Holly man was arrested Sunday evening after a seven hour manhunt. Rodney James Helton Jr., 21, was captured near the Creek Walk subdivision off Hickory Grve Rd. near Stanley around 8:30pm. He has been charged with rape, kidnapping, and attempted murder.
According to Gaston County Police, The incident began around 1:30 when police received a call from Helton’s grandmother who said he had a woman tied up. Helton then left the house on Family Lane with the woman in her car. The woman and her car were found in the Creek Walk neighborhood. The woman Rodney Helton See MANHUNT, 2A
St. Joseph’s has strong roots Photo by Alan Hodge
The roots of Gaston County Catholicism, including Belmont Abbey, can be traced to St. Joseph’s church near Mount Holly. Constructed circa 1843, it’s the fourth oldest Catholic church in North Carolina and the first one built west of Raleigh. This is the original building.
Photo by Scott Sherrill
Artist Jan Craft stands in front of her new sculpture which graces the Lakewood Road roundabout near Stuart Cramer High and Cramerton. The sculpture features stylized letters “SC� and stands nearly 30-feet tall.
Sculpture goes up ALAN HODGE alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Drivers negotiating the Lakewood Rd. roundabout in front of Stuart Cramer High slowed to a crawl and gawked Thursday morning as crews erected the new piece of public art that was put in place there. The 29-foot-tall metal sculpture was designed by artist Jan Craft using an idea from the Cramerton Beautification Committee as a jumping off point. It features a silver colored center spire and two large triangular pieces of black metal forming a stylized “SC� motif- the initials of Stuart Cramer. Craft turned to Steel Specialty Inc. in Belmont to cut, roll, bend,
weld, sandblast, paint, and to simply house the piece for approximately two months while under construction. “It was so exciting to go by and check on the construction and progress of the piece,� Craft said. “I would stop in with my camera several days a week to document the progress and just to look at the scale of it all. The guys in the office and the shop would call me with questions once in a while and I would stop in and make decisions as they came up.� The office connection at SSI was Ed Reese, and Scott Mauldin. The shop connection was Larry Bashaw. “They were so great to work with. See SCULPTURE, 5A
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By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com
A couple of weeks ago, hundreds of students returned to Belmont Abbey College to start a new school year, but what most of them, as well as many other folks, aren’t aware of is that the roots of Catholicism in our area can be traced to a little white church
building located just outside of Mount Holly at the intersection of NC273 and Sandy Ford Rd. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church is the name of the 30x40 foot building that dates to 1843 and is not only the fourth oldest church of that denomination in North Carolina, but the first one built west of Raleigh. The first Catholic church in the state was built in New Bern in 1830 by the family of William Gaston, the man that Gaston County is named for and the composer of our official NC anthem, “The Old North State�. This was followed by Catholic churches in Fayetteville (1832) and Raleigh
(1834). St. Joseph’s was built to serve the Irish miners who were in Gaston County looking for gold. They had come here to work for an Italian gent named Chevalier Riva de Finola and prior to the church’s construction had used his home as a place of worship. After de Finola met with financial setbacks, he moved out of the Gaston County and the miners were without a place to worship. Thus was born the need for a Catholic church near what would eventually be Mount Holly. A driving force behind the building of St. Joseph’s was Father See ST JOSEPH’S, 5A
Paul Bunyan may have had a big blue ox, but the City of Mount Holly now has some big blue recycling bins and effective Oct. 7, the municipality will use them to pick up recycled items from businesses. Waste Management will partner with the City of Mount Holly in the program. Mike Santmire, director of streets and solid waste, gave the city council a report last week on the business recycling program and its rules and regulations. “While this is a mandatory program, it requires voluntary participation from businesses,� Santmire said. The guidelines will be similar to Mount Holly’s residential program, Each recycle container user/business will be charged a fee of three dollars per container per month, billed to the water bill. Recycling will be collected Monday through Friday on a bi-weekly scheduled route on the customer’s normal col-
lection day. According to Santmire, all affected businesses in Mount Holly will be given printed information on the program. “Recycle containers will be delivered Sept. 30 or Oct. 1,� he said. “The first collection of recyclables will be the week of Oct. 7.� The containers hold 95 gallons and are bright blue in color. All businesses and churches in Mount Holly that receive refuse collection will get one of the big blue bins. The blue containers will be used for recycling only. They must be placed at the curb no later than 7am the day of pickup. Recyclables not placed in the bins will be considered improperly prepared for collection. Corrugated cardboard should be “broken down� for placement in the bins. After pickup, the bins must be removed from the curb by midnight of that day. Items that will be accepted include plastic bottles, jugs, and See RECYCLING, 4A
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Historic Homestead open house Sept. 14 The state’s only standing example of German post and beam log construction will be open to the public on Saturday, September 14 from 10 am until 2 pm during the 22nd Annual Hoyle Historic Homestead Open House at 1214 Dallas Stanley Highway in Dallas. This mid-18th century house was seminal in the development of what is now Gaston County, according to Robert Carpenter, chairman of the board of directors of the non-profit group. “We know that so much of the heritage of Gaston County can be traced to this house and the community that sprang up around it beginning in the mid-1700s,� he said. “Our preservation efforts continue to be focused on preserving and restoring the house for its architectural significance and also for the role it played the development of this region. But our efforts won’t stop with the house,� he said. “That’s why this year, our Open House
program will focus on our long range plan and how we can best incorporate the 10 acres that surround the house. We have beautiful fields and woods, there’s a small spring on the property, and a half dozen out buildings that we can use creatively. “We’re asking for the community’s input at this year’s Open House to help us imagine how to best preserve and protect this historic property, and at the same time make it accessible to the community yearround,� he said. “We’ll have a survey for Open House visitors to fill out, as well as an open discussion that we hope will result in some great ideas as we move forward with our restoration efforts. And there are a number of changes to the house that people will see this year.� The Open House will also feature exhibits from area groups, including: The Mount Holly Historical Society, Gaston County Mu-
From page 1A had cuts on her neck. Officers began scouring a section of land between NC 27 and Kelly Rd. with K-9. The search for Helton was halted briefly by thunderstorms, but resumed at dusk. Helton eventually emerged from woods after being contacted on his cell phone by an officer. Police from several agencies, including the NC Highway Patrol as well as local and county departments responded to the situation. Helton had several prior arrests on his record including breaking and entering and larceny.
seum of Art and History, Broad River Genealogical Society, Greg Payseur, genealogist and historian who will help visitors begin their genealogy search, Gaston Lincoln Genealogical Society, Schiele Museum, Gaston County Historical Society, and the Kings Mountain Military Re-enactors.
Members of Boy Scout Troop 45 from Catawba Heights Baptist Church in Mt. Holly will conduct the opening flag ceremony. Lunch will be available for $5 per person. Admission is free and open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. For more information, visit www.hoylehomestead.org.
Happenings at the Garden GARDEN LECTURE – Wendy Foster will make a presentation on the endangered Schweinitz’s Sunflower (Helianthus schweinitzii) to the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Group of Gaston County on September 19, 2013, 10:00 am. Wendy Foster has a BS in Environmental Science with a Minor in Physical Science from Queens University. She studied the Schweinitz’s sunflower for 1.5 years as part of her senior project. Gaston County’s Redlair Farm & Forest was one of the locations studied. Wendy will present her research along with an informative look at conservation programs for endangered species. The lecture will be at the County Citizen’s Center, 1303 Cherryville Hwy (NC Hwy 279), Dallas. This program is expected to be one hour and the public is invited to attend at no charge. If you have any questions, please call Barbara Linster at 704-674-0860. BUG BALL – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will host Bug Ball, a family-friendly fundraiser that encourages children, and those who are young at heart, to come dressed as their favorite bug on Friday, Sept. 27 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. From children wearing wings, to adults in bug-eyed glasses, all attendees will have the opportunity to participate in insect-inspired activity stations, games and entertainment such as: Beeswax Butterflies, where children can make butterfly-shaped candles; Fireflies in a Jar, letting children create a jar filled with glow-in-the-dark dots resembling
fireflies; Swat-a-Bug, finding out who can swat the most “bugs�; and Insect-O-Rama, a bug-themed wheel of fortune. In addition, the Charlotte Youth Ballet will perform throughout the night while being dressed as butterflies. A unique silent auction will add to the festivities for the night; items include: a catered cheese and wine party, tickets to a Panthers game, a 90 minute massage and dozens more! Carriage rides will be provided for guests’ enjoyment courtesy of Southern Breezes Carriages, weather permitting. Special food and drinks are included with ticket purchase. The Garden Store will have special bug merchandise available to help guests find just the right accessory (e.g. wings, insect masks, bug head-bands, spider hair clips, etc.) for the event. Advance registration for Bug Ball is required by calling 704-829-1290 or emailing amorim-kuhner@dsbg.org to request an invitation. Registration ends September 20. Proceeds from the Bug Ball benefit the Garden’s school programs. Bug Ball has four different ticket levels: Caterpillar (children 3 and under), $10 per person; Beetle, $35 per person; Ladybug (includes a gift box of live ladybugs), $50 per person; and Venus Flytrap (includes a potted Venus flytrap and one complimentary beverage ticket), $75 per person. For more information, log on to www.DSBG.org or call 704-8291290.
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Final Friday Concert set for Sept. 6 The final Friday Concert will be held in downtown Belmont on Sept. 6. Ken Knox & the Board (Chairman of the Board) will perform at 7pm. Fireworks show at 10pm. Concerts are sponsored by Belmont Merchants Association.
■OBITUARIES Johnie Shoemaker Cramerton HS Home Economics teacher Cramerton – Johnie Viola Dotson Reece Shoemaker, 90, passed away September 1, 2013 at Robin Johnson House. A native of Vonore, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the l a t e John E and Dell a h Crisp Dotson. Mrs. Shoemaker was a member of Cramerton Free Will Baptist Church and Eastern Star. She had a Bachelors of Science and Masters degree in Home Economics. She served as the Home Demonstration Agent for Gaston County Schools and taught Home Economics for Cramerton High School. She is survived by her husband, Horace Shoemaker of Cramerton; children, George Albert Reece Jr (Elaine) of Spring Hill, Florida, Brenda Austin (D. Sherrill) of Simpsonville, SC, Deva Edward Reece (Nancy) of Burlington; stepsons, Art Shoemaker (Millie) of Belmont, Roger Shoemaker (Gail) of Gastonia; sister, Nealie Mullins of Huntersville; six grandchil-
John Victor Withers GM for the Woodshed Stanley- John Victor Withers, 57, of 704 Mariposa Road, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. He was born in Gaston County, son of William Smith and Frances Lineberger Withers. He was p r e ceded in death by his wife Donna Slemp Withers. Mr. Withers graduated from East Gaston High School in 1974 and graduated from UNCC with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1978. After graduating, he went to work for Duke Power where he met his wife Donna. He was an accountant and general manager for the Woodshed in Stanley. He was a member of Stanley Masonic Lodge #713 and the Oasis Temple of the Shrine. He was a faithful member of Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church where he served as
dren; six great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 3pm Wednesday in the Colonial Chapel of Carothers Funeral Home with Dr. Danny Dwyer officiating. Interment will follow the service at Gaston Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 pm at the funeral home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, George Albert Reece; and sisters, Edna Lawing, Laura Smeltzer and Bertha Van Dyke. Memorials may be made to Cramerton Free Will Baptist Church, 426 Woodlawn Ave, Cramerton, NC 28032; Robin Johnson House, c/o Gaston Hospice, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054; or Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church, 151 8th Ave, Cramerton, NC 28032 Condolences may be made online at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia is serving the Shoemaker/Reece family.
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head usher. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter Brittany Withers Milstead and husband Matt of Mount Holly; one son John Michael Withers of Stanley; grandson Ryland Milstead; two brothers Bill Withers Jr. and wife Donita and Colin Withers and wife Renee; one sister Jeana Neill all of Stanley. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Withers was held 11am Saturday, August 31, at the Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church with Reverend Dr. Danny Penny and Reverend Eddie McGinnis officiating. Interment followed at Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery. The family received friends from 6-9pm Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolence messages may be left at www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly served the family.
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Roadwork, bike lanes, sidewalks on the books for Mount Holly By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com
The Mount Holly City Council’s work session last week looked at a couple of transportation issues, one of which was approved and the other nixed. Voted down was a request by the Metropolitan Planning Organization for $1,650 from the Mount Holly city coffers. The money was what the MPO considered Mount Holly’s share of the $283,000 is costs to keep the 85X Express commuter bus going on its morning and afternoon runs from Gastonia to Charlotte with a stop at Abbey Plaza in Belmont. At the council’s meeting on August 12, MPO representative Hank Graham had requested the $1,650 contribution and prefaced it with statistics showing the breadth and scope of the 85X operation. The council took Graham’s words under advisement at that time. Most of the 85X funding is subsidized by the federal government but local municipalities such as Gastonia and Belmont chip in a figure based roughly on what their share of the ridership is. Mount Holly has about five percent of the 100 or so 85X
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Widening this stretch of NC273 is just one of six major road projects that the Mount Holly City Council has on its plate in the coming years. riders that responded to a survey concerning their busing habits and needs. In other business, the council gave the green light to a series of six potential road projects in Mount Holly. The projects are related to the Metropolitan
Planning Organization’s 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The city’s plans had to be submitted to the MPO by Sept. 1. Bicycle, pedestrian, and other transportation plans don’t have to be turned in until Sept. 30.
Assistant city planner Brian DuPont declared the six plans were not yet written in stone, or pavement. “These are basic ideas so that in the future we can go back to the MPO and make changes if we need to. They are not locked in.�
One of the main goals in the plans is to use existing streets in making connectors, rather than having to acquire more rights-of-way. The plan’s “desired horizon years� range from 2020 to 2040. The projects include
widening NC273 from A&E Drive to Lanier Avenue from its current two lanes to a four lane divided highway with a median and media turning lane openings. Sidewalks and bike lanes would also be included in the plan. Plan two would be to improve the Ferstl/Beaty intersection with NC273. The third plan would improve the intersection with NC27 and Hawthorne with traffic lights and turn lanes. Plan number four on Mount Holly’s road improvement list is the Rankin/Brickyard connector. This project would see a new road built with two lanes as well as sidewalks from Brickyard Rd. to West Catawba Ave. at Rankin Ave. The fifth plan is the Lanier/Hawthorne Connector. This job would involve improving and connecting current sections of Lanier Ave. and Woodcliff to cross Dutchman’s Creek to Hawthorne with a sidewalk. A bridge would have to be built across the creek. The sixth and final plan would be a NC273/NC16 Connector. This would be a two-lane connector with sidewalks on both sides of the new road. Congestion was given as the reason for all six projects.
Bringing back memories... By Bridget Summerville Special to BannerNews
When Stowe Park opened over 60 years ago, no one would know how much happiness it would bring to the citizens of Belmont and the surrounding areas. With a merry go round, a Ferris wheel and a train that encircled the entire upper part of the park, a person could spend hours there. The park was built by Robert Stowe Jr. and opened on July 4, 1951. Recent pictures have surfaced of the park and just looking at them brings back many fond memories for anyone who ever went there. The fireworks on Saturday nights, the white cement speakers for the amphitheater and the fountain are all
etched in the minds of anyone that ever walked down the sidewalk with the plastic pennants and big colored lights overhead. Several years ago, the Belmont Historical Society was the recipient of the little train engine and four passenger cars. Only one car is remaining from the carefree days of summer back in the early 50 and 60s. The BHS has restored the engine of the Stowe Park Special, which was the red and orange train that many people rode during the days of Stowe Park. “We still have the passenger car waiting to be sanded and painted but until we raise more money, the restoration will have to wait,� said John Love, Jr. A train committee con-
Contributed Photo The Belmont Historical Society hopes to erect a permanent home for the Stowe Park train. The facility would be on the BHS lawn and would be a scaled-down version of the train depot in downtown Belmont. sisting of Love, Bob Atter- to replicate it for a building berry, Jimmy Austin and the for the SPS. The train will late Joe Lewis has worked not run but will be able to be " many hours getting the en- viewed during visiting hours gine ready for display at the at the BHS. We hope people ! BHS property on Catawba will come and bring their St. families and share their spe #$! % " $# $! ! # ! " “We have blueprints for a cial thoughts with us. The " $ train depot much like the one train was in the 2010 Bel " $ " ! OFF # ! ! in downtown Belmont years mont Parade on a rollback 6513 W Wilkinson Blvd in Belmont % ! $# " ! !
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Lyerly Agency honored for 15th consecutive year
Remember a time in your life when you had an opportunity to meet someone you admire. How did you prepare? I watched as the world seemed to hold its breath waiting for the new heir of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to be born. There were numerous preparations made anticipating the Rev. Angela Pleasants birth of the new prince or First United Methodist Church, princess. At last the news Mount Holly came that Prince George was born. The news showed everyone celebrating. I must admit I began to reflect upon this occasion. Do we have this same excitement and anticipation when we think about our heavenly Creator? Do we give the same attention to careful preparation as we come to worship our Lord? Psalm 24 serves as a reminder where we should direct our praise. “The earth is the Lord’s and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein.” Psalm 24:1 NKJV. God is the Creator of the world. Our very existence depends upon him. Therefore, our allegiance is owed to him. “Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in his holy place?” Psalm 24:3 NKJV. The Psalmist asks this question to stir us to reflect inwardly. What is the condition of our heart as we worship God? The Psalmist teaches us how to worship, “He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, nor sworn deceitfully.” Psalm 24:4 NKJV. Our outward actions should flow from a heart that is pure. We must come before the presence of the Lord with a repentant and submitted heart. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8 NKJV. The heart is the place of our motives, attitude and will. The journey to a pure heart begins inwardly by recognizing we are sinful and need a Savior. We come before Jesus with a repentant heart confessing our sins. When we are renewed inwardly it shows outwardly in our deeds. This is the sign of clean hands and a pure heart. A pure heart has one purpose to serve and worship God.
‘We R Forgiven’ Concert dates The gospel group We R Forgiven will be performing the following events in September. Saturday, Sept 7 6-8pm, “Open Mic” Night, Commonground Church, 5481 Hickory Grove Road, Stanley, (704) 263-2691, www.fumcstan.com/CommonGround; Saturday September 21, “We R Forgiven” at 1pm, Rising Hope Farms - Farm Festival, 3775 Bethany Church Rd, Claremont, NC, 828-638-0879, www.risinghopefarms.com, fundraiser, no admission fee; Concert/worship service, Saturday September 21 at
7pm , Crossroads Baptist church, 109 Circle Dr, Fallston, (704) 538-7161, free; Concert, Saturday, September 22nd 1:30pm, Papa Robb’s Paradise Ice “Faith & Family Day”, 3700 Poplar Tent Rd Concord, (704) 6527272, no admission fee— 15% off purchases with church bulletin, www.paparobbs.com; September 28, 2013 1pm, Mayberry days Mt. Airy, 704-880-0705, no admission fee; 5th Sunday singing, September 29 2013 6pm, East Belmont Church of God 320 Catawba St, Belmont, 704880-0705, no admission fee.
For its exemplary ability to recognize and support the day-to-day lives of employees beyond the workplace, Lyerly Agency is recognized this year among the state’s top 50 familyfriendly companies, making the prestigious Carolina Parenting, Inc. list for the 15th consecutive year. Named to the 2013 N.C. FamilyFriendly 50, Lyerly Agency – formerly of Charlotte, but located in Belmont since October 2012 – receives the honor for its flexible work options, welcoming work environment, generous extension of benefits and overall understanding that family plays a pivotal role in a person’s life. The 35-year-old firm offers its employees paid time off for adoption, telecommute job opportunities and ample sick time. Additionally, the office
closes its doors at noon each Friday to allow employees a few extra hours to settle into the weekend. At Lyerly, the six-employee Main Street location has cultivated a family tone as well. Each day, Lunch Therapy consists of mid-day group lunch and conversation, sans work chatter. “It is an absolute honor to be recognized alongside these 49 outstanding companies,” said Melia Lyerly, COO. “Since day one, it has been our goal to keep family an important facet of our business. We are grateful to Carolina Parenting for recognizing these efforts every year for the last 15 years.” Since its inception in 1977, Lyerly has worked diligently to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere. Whether it’s encouraging staff to join professional organizations or greeting four-
legged family members that visit during office hours, this advertising and marketing agency proudly understands the importance of a work-life balance. For these reasons, and others, Lyerly has joined the ranks of Carolina Parenting, Inc.’s N.C. Family-Friendly 50 for 15 years – only one of three statewide organizations to maintain the achievement since its first award in 1999. All awarded companies were nominated this spring and demonstrated various means – innovative programs, benefits, flexibility – for creating an environment that fosters a family life outside the workplace. For more on Carolina Parenting and its publications – Carolina Parent, Charlotte Parent and Piedmont Parent – visit www.carolinaparent.com.
RECYCLING: Mount Holly makes it easy for businesses From page 1A grocery containers, aluminum pie plates and food trays, metal cans, and mixed paper. Items that will not be accepted include dog food bags, wax paper, paper towels, photos, hard cover books, black microwave trays, plastic bottles with automotive fluids, Styrofoam, aluminum foil, ceramics, dishes, cookware, drinking glasses, broken windows, auto batteries, oils, and antifreeze. If a business is outside the range of normal Mount Holly refuse collection, and wants to take part in the recycle program, they need to make application to the city in that regard. When approved, the business will get a bin and a monthly bill. The service would be bi-weekly and the fee based on the number of containers. Recycling has been a success in Mount Holly. According to Santmire, the residential program has saved 6,100,000 pounds of recyclables from going into the landfill. For more information call 704-827-9726.
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Mount Holly Streets and Solid Waste Director Mike Santmire shows off one of the new 95-gallon recycling bins that local businesses will soon have delivered to their location. The business recycling program will kick off Oct. 7.
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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
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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SCULPTURE: graces Cramerton
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Roper. “To begin with, I asked the officers to focus on the central business district and increase our presence and visibility there. Each patrol shift participates in the patrol, with officers checking out downtown when they have an opportunity and the call volume will allow it. Our School Resource Officer spent a large percentage of his time there while school was out, and other officers, including command staff, have joined in the patrols. I have noticed that the officers are checking out on the foot patrols at various hours of the day, sometimes in the evenings and at night as well. I have asked our officers to include foot patrols at other locations as well where people gather regularly such as parks, sporting events, or car shows.� His years of experience in law enforcement drew Roper to the concept of traditional police beats. “Foot patrols are not my idea per se, but I have always seen the
benefit of having officers get out of their cars when they can, and walk around and talk to people,� he said. Part of my policing philosophy is that citizens should be able to feel secure and be free from the fear of crime as much as possible in the places where they gather, such as the downtown business district. Being out and speaking to the business owners and citizens conducting business downtown allows the officers a chance to see what is going on around town, and it allows the citizens a chance to get to know and form a more personal relationship with their officers. I think this is mutually beneficia.� While school was out for summer vacation, Resource Officer Thomas Bell spent a lot of time on the sidewalks of downtown Mount Holly. “I enjoy meeting people and those in the downtown area I came into contact with loved the foot patrol idea,� said Bell. “Many merchants told me it made
them feel safer in their businesses.� Captain Shannon Potts echoed Officer Bell’s remarks. “We have had a lot of positive feedback on the foot patrols from shoppers and merchants,� Potts said. Lynne Jessen at Jolie Boutique gives the foot patrol high marks. “It’s the best thing ever,� she said. “I love it when the officers come by.� Over at Charlie’s Drugs, the ladies that work there also look forward to visits from foot patrol officers. “I feel better knowing they are on the streets,� said Eloise Potter. Overall, police officers on foot in downtown Mount Holly is working out well and is leading to a closer relationship between law enforcement and that part of town. As Chief Roper put it. “The business owners like it, the shoppers like it, the officers like it, everyone likes it.�
They don’t usually do this kind of work. Their specialty is large commercial jobs, like buildings, schools, stadiums, etc. The sculpture piece surely was a different job to work on for the guys in the shop. “I am so glad I used SSI Inc. to help me create this sculpture for the town and the people of Cramerton.� Custom Building Systems and Paving of Gastonia did the sculpture installation in the roundabout. “I love it,� said installation supervisor Jerry Scoggins. “It was a challenge.� The job of placing the sculpture in the roundabout took finesse and teamwork. The site had already been prepared last week by digging a large hole about eight feet deep and 20 feet across. A concrete base with threaded rods was poured in the bottom of the hole and allowed to dry. The sculpture arrived around 10:30 Thursday morning on a flatbed truck. That vehicle was soon joined by a large crane and concrete mixer. The
crane attached a cable to the top of the sculpture and gently raised it up. In a moment the piece was dangling like a silver and black fish from a rod and reel. Carefully swinging the sculpture over the mounting plate, the crane lowered it down on the bolts embedded there. Next in the installation process, workers put nuts on the bolts and secured the base plate in place. Lastly, concrete was poured around the sculpture’s center pole and smoothed over. It was a hot and dirty job but everyone who lent a hand was enthusiastic. Onlookers and workers were filled with glee at the finished product. “It’s beautiful,� said Cramerton Town Commissioner Will Cauthen. “It’s going to be a neat signature piece for our town.� The next step for the sculpture will be landscape plantings around the base that will feature lots of plants with the color purple. The combined effect of the black and silver piece, plus the purple plants and flowers will reflect the Stuart Cramer High school colors.
St. Joseph’s: Catholic church has strong roots in NC From page 1A T.J. Cronin who started a fundraising effort for the church’s cost which was estimated at $400. Father Cronin had come to Gaston County from Charleston, S.C. A “circuit preacher�, he traveled a wide area, including Gaston County, depending on the hospitality of others as he spread the gospel. Around 1841, one of the Irish miners, William Lornegan, donated six acres of land that would be the site for St. Joseph’s. William Gaston also chipped in money for the construction of St. Joseph’s as did others from the far and wide. With the funds secured, St. Joseph’s was finished, debt free, in 1843. Father Cronin passed away in 1842 in Salisbury
before he could see St. Joseph’s built. His body was later brought to the Lornegan plot and he was the first person interred in what would be the St. Joseph’s church cemetery. Today, the cemetery is the final resting place for Leepers, Duffy’s, Millers, and other pioneering Catholic families. Next on the St. Joseph’s scene was another missionary, Father J.J. O’Connell who conducted the first Mass there soon after the building was completed. Though he still continued his circuit riding duties, Father O’Connell would still swing by St. Joseph’s as often as possible to hold services. In 1844, Father John Griffin came to St. Joseph’s. He would later become the bishop of Chicago. Other
priests that served St. Joseph’s in the 19th century included Father L.P. Connell (1861-1865), and Father A.J. McNeil (1865-1870). Father O’Connell returned to St. Joseph’s from 1870-1877. It was during his second tenure at St. Joseph’s that Father O’Connell bought 500 acres of land from the Caldwell family near what is now Belmont. He conveyed it to the Right Rev. Dr. Gibbons for the “establishment of a religious and educational male institution�. The gift also included “harvested flocks of sheep, swine, household furniture, gold and all other minerals- in short, everything on the premises�. Gibbons offered the land to the Order of St. Benedict at the Abbey of St. Vincent in Pennsylvania. The letter
that Gibbons wrote to Boniface Wimmer, the abbot of St. Vincent’s, describes the landscape but also says “There are scarcely any Catholics in the immediate vicinity, but there is a small church and congregation about four miles off�- that would be St. Joseph’s. After accepting the land, the Benedictines arrived in 1876 and set about building what would blossom into Belmont Abbey. These days, St. Joseph’s is a mission of Queen of the Apostle’s Church in Belmont and is no longer an active church, although occasional special events are held there such as Mass on St. Joseph’s Day. Before its restoration, St. Joseph’s went through decades of neglect and was even used at one time as a
hay barn. In 1965, Father James Keenan of Queen of the Apostles raised money and had the roof repaired and a paint job done on the church. After that repair, St. Joseph’s went through another decade sans maintenance. In 1974 Francis Galligan of Gastonia led an effort to set things right once and for all. With $15,000 raised from donations by the Knights of Columbus, Belmont Abbey College, Sacred Heart College, the Boy Scouts, and many individuals, St. Joseph’s was restored inside and out. In addition to the church building itself, one of the most important parts of the site is the statue of St. Joseph himself that overlooks the cemetery. The statue stood for 75 years at St. Joseph’s Hospital in
Asheville and arrived in Mount Holly in 2001. It weighs 1,600 lbs. On Nov. 2, 1975, St. Joseph’s was rededicated by Rev. Michael Begley, bishop of Charlotte, and the Rev. Abbot Jude Cleary, of Belmont Abbey. More than 250 people attended the ceremony. In 1979, St. Joseph’s was named a National Historic Site by the US Dept. of the Interior and that same year a NC Highway Historical marker was erected on NC274 in front of the church and cemetery. More than a tranquil and nostalgic place, St. Joseph’s is a testament in white clapboard and 19th century glass to the fact that the faith of the Irish miners that first sat in its pews is still alive and well in Belmont and Mount Holly.
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FUNDRAISER: you can help bring back memories The house is the third oldest one in Belmont and was given to BHS by the Stowe Foundation in 2007. The Yates Abernathy Mill House, which is a mill house once belonging to the Acme Mill and moved and restored to the 1940s era, opened in 2009. An outdoor kitchen used in the early 1900s was also recently restored. The dinner/silent auction is open to the public, not just BHS members. Tickets are $10 and advance purchase is required. Tickets are available at Jean’s Flowers or Reflection Properties in Belmont. Dinner is being catered by Cramerton Market Street Pizza and will begin at 6:00. “We have a variety of items that people can bid on, from restaurant gift cards, jewelry, car services, and more,” Goldsmith said recently. “This is shaping up to be a fun night and we are excited about the possibility of raising even more money than last year. We are an organization that sub-
From page 3A and there were so many comments made by spectators of the parade. It is truly a piece of Belmont’s history and we are so proud to own it.” The BHS is holding a dinner/silent auction on Sat. Sept 21 at the American Legion Building on Park Dr. “This is our second time for this event and we hope to raise a lot of money which will benefit the train one hundred percent,” said Debi Goldsmith, auction chairman and also a BHS Board of Directors member. “Last year we had so much support from the Belmont and Gaston County businesses. We were able to raise over $1400 to build a muchneeded sign on the BHS property, which is known as the Cultural and Heritage Learning Center. Our facilities include an 1899 house which Robert Lee Stowe Sr. owned and where he raised his four children.”
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sists on donations. All of our operating expenses are paid with money that is raised through fundraisers, membership dues, donations and our gift shop. We are also raffling off a handmade quilt donated by Marjorie Goins. This is the third quilt that she has donated with the profits benefiting the train.” Tickets for the quilt raffle are available at the BHS for $1.00 and can be purchased when the society is open. The Belmont Historical Society is open Fri-Sun 1-5 and there is no admission charge. Groups can plan private tours by calling 704-825-4848. More information concerning the items available during the auction can be found on the BHS Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BelmontHistoricalSociety or by calling Goldsmith at 704-825-9781.
An improving economy, higher consumer confidence and lower gas prices resulted in a 5% increase in Labor Day travel this past weekend by North Carolinians, according to AAA Carolinas. Gas prices in Belmont were in the $3.41-3.47 range just before the holiday. Mount Holly prices were in the $3.35-3.47 range. An expected 972,600 North Carolina residents travelled more than 50 miles from home during the five-day Labor Day holiday travel period, which is defined as Thursday, Aug. 29, through Monday, Sept. 2. Since rising to a summer high of $3.56 on July 21, North Carolina gas prices have fallen to $3.46 today - nearly 8% lower than the $3.72 average heading into Labor Day weekend last year. Last year, Hurricane Isaac dampened Labor Day travel in the Carolinas, resulting in poor weather and a sharp spike in gas prices that deterred many last-minute travelers. Motorists, who represent about 86% or 837,400 of North Carolina holiday travelers, encountered cheaper prices this past weekend at the gas pumps in Virginia ($3.36), Tennessee ($3.33) and South Carolina ($3.24), which has the lowest average gas in the country. The most popular driving destinations for Carolina travelers are Asheville, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Charlotte and San Francisco.
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Warriors fall to Mountaineers Friday By Gary Stewart Special to the Banner News
Junior quarterback Austin Woods scored three touchdowns and gained 129 yards rushing to mount a big East Gaston comeback effort against Kings Mountain Friday night at Arrowood Stadium, but it wasn’t enough as the Mountaineers pulled away at the end for a 40-23 victory. The Mountaineers took a 20-7 lead into halftime and scored early in the third period after recovering a fumble of the second half kickoff at the Warriors’ 21 yard line. But, behind Woods, the Warriors rallied and cut the margin to 26-23 at the end of the third quarter. The Warriors ran out of steam, though, picking up only two first downs the rest of the
game and the Mountaineers scored on their final two possessions. The Mountaineer defense had a hard time containing Woods before he left the game temporarily in the fourth period with an injury. Woods scored on runs of 9, 1 and 1 yards, setting up one of them with a 56-yard pass to Bailey Crane. Kings Mountain, which never trailed, got four touchdowns from freshman running back Brandon McClain who gained 165 yards rushing on 24 carries. Mountaineer quarterback Brandon Bell also had a big night, running the ball 12 times for 120 yards and hitting five passes for 126 more. McClain scored from one yard out in the first quarter before Woods’ nine-yard run tied the game at 7-all. Mc-
Clain added touchdown runs of 36 and five runs later in the first period to give the Mountaineers a two-touchdown advantage at the half. Kings Mountain’s Josh Beheler recovered a fumble on the second half kickoff at the East 21, and McClain covered the distance in two carries to run the score to 267. The KM defense couldn’t contain Adams - and running backs Dontavis Walker and B.J. Robbins chipped in with some big gains as well - as the Warriors trimmed the margin to three points going into the fourth quarter. The Mountaineers iced the game when Bell hit freshman Jake Merchant with a 16-yard touchdown pass with seven minutes remaining; and Tico Crocker scored from four yards out with 1:14 left.
George Miller (9) runs away from the Kings Mountain defense in Friday's game at Arrowhead Photos by GARY STEWART Stadium.
Storm falls to Chase 26-14 The Stuart Cramer JV football team came up just short last Thursday against Chase in their second game ever. The score was Chase 26, Stuart Cramer 14. The game was played at Chase. “We played better than we did the previous week but we gave up too many big plays on defense,� said Coach Ben McMillan. “Offensively we had some chances to
score on a short field and did not take advantage of those chances. Overall we were more productive. We just have to put four quarters together. All of our mistakes are correctable and we will work on correcting those during our bye week next week.� The Storm takes next takes the field on Sept. 12 against the South Point JV squad.
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East Gaston quarterback Austin Woods fires a pass in Friday's game with Kings Mountain at Arrowhead Stadium.
South Point clobbers Lincolnton 49-0 By John Wilson John.bannernews@gmail.com
Last week South Point head football coach Mickey Lineberger said he wanted his team to play four full quarters of football. The Red Raiders listened to their coach and against Lincolnton they delivered. The Red Raiders played well on both sides of the ball as they devastated the Wolves 49-0. Lineberger liked what he saw. “Real pleased,� Lineberger said. “We played four good quarters of football.� In looking at the game against the Wolves it would be fair to say that the Red Raiders looked well across the board. That is an assessment shared by their coach. “We were very balanced,� Lineberger said. “We played a complete game. We played well on offense, defense, and in the kicking game. For the second game of the year I can’t remember us playing better.� On the offensive side of the ball South Point pummeled Lincolnton. South Point never stopped putting pressure on the Wolves. They were able to strike on the ground and in the air. Five different South Point players made it into the end zone. The Red Raider attack put up an astounding 500 yards in total offense. Several Red Raiders put up good numbers. Wingback/Quarterback Diontrea King was the top runner for Big Red. King ran for 104 yards on 6 carries. Fullback Tyler Bray also had a good day. He rumbled through Lincolnton for 103 yards and 2 scores. Red Raider QB Juquan Brooks had 100 yards on the day and two touchdowns. Wingback Ben Washam had 63 yard and hit pay dirt twice. Coach Lineberger liked what his triple option “Red Bone� attack did. “We had three runners go over 100 yards.� coach Lineberger added. “We showed a lot of weapons.� The South Point passing game also did
well against Lincolnton. King and Brooks combined for 102 yards through the air. The South Point defense did its share in sealing the Red Raider victory. Big Red’s “D� held the Wolves to a meager 177 yards in total offense. But early in the 1st quarter it didn’t look like South Point was going to dominate Lincolnton. On their first play on offense Lincolnton picked up a big 57 yard run. “They broke their first play for long yardage,� Lineberger said. “After that we clamped down.� The South Point defensive backs kept Lincolnton’s air attack grounded. The Wolves could only muster 18 yards in a 3 for 19 passing effort. With South Point scoring seven touchdowns Lincolnton spent a lot of time returning kick offs. Coach Lineberger praised the play of the Red Raider special teams units. “Lincolnton is always dangerous in special teams,� Lineberger said. “Our kicking game played well.� Next week South Point will welcome an old rival back to Lineberger Stadium for their home opener. For the first time in recent memory the Shelby Golden Lions will come to Belmont. Coach Lineberger is glad the Red Raiders will be in front of the home crowd for this one. “It will be good to be home in the confines of Lineberger Stadium.� the coach said. If history is any guide South Point will need the home field advantage when they play Shelby. Over the years the Golden Lions have always given the Red Raiders a run for their money. “It’s been 15 or 18 years since we played them,� Lineberger said. “They were one of the biggest rivalries for our school. They are the only team to have a winning record against us. It’s good to pick up a game against an old rival.�
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Storm Spikers down Ashbrook
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The Stuart Cramer volleyball team won its first victory last week by a score of 3-0 over Ashbrook. Ashbrook 0 (25-23, 25-13, 25-14) — Mabrey O’Brien (15 digs, five aces), Mattie Hough (five aces), Jordan Bryant (three kills) and Lexi Trull (three kills) led Stuart Cramer, which picked up its first varsity win in any sport. The girls presented the game ball to Mr. Cook, the assistant principal after the game.
East Gaston quarterback Austin Woods keeps the ball in Friday's game with Kings Mountain at Arrowhead Stadium. Photo by GARY STEWART
Football Contest Enter our 2013 Pigskin Picks Football Contest for a Chance To Win $50 Games are listed in each advertisement. Pick the winner and write that team by the corresponding number on the entry blank below. Drop the entry blank by the office in Kings Mountain, Cherryville or Belmont or send by mail for delivery by Friday at 5pm.
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Contest Rules 1. The games listed by number in each advertisement correspond to the lines in the entry blank above. Some advertisements may contain more than one game. Simply write on the corresponding lines in the entry blank which team you think will win. 2. At the bottom of the entry blank is a Tiebreaker. In the space indicated, guess the total combined number of points that will be scored by both teams in that game. 3. A $50 prize will be awarded to the entrant with the most correct predictions. In the event of ties, the tiebreaker will be used to decide the winning entrant. In the event the tiebreaker does not break the tie, the prize will be split. 4. In the event games are postponed, they will only count in that week’s contest if they are played within that week’s contest period. The contest period cover games from Friday through the following Thursday.
5. Entries may be mailed to The Kings Mountain Herald at PO Box 769, Kings Mountain, NC 28086 if postmarked no later than 5 p.m. on Friday or brought by The Eagle office at 107 1/2 E. Main Street, Cherryville; The Herald office at 700 E. Gold Street, Kings Mountain; or The Bannernews office at 128-C N. Main St., Belmont, no later than Friday at 5 p.m. 6. Limit one entry per person, per envelope. Must be 18 years old to enter. All entries must be on blanks clipped from The Eagle, The Banner News or The Herald. No photocopied entries will be accepted. 7. All entries become the property of Gemini Newspapers, Inc. 8. Winners will be contacted as soon as the contest is judged and prize money will be mailed to address on the entry blank. 9. Employees of Gemini Newspapers, Inc. and their families are ineligible. 10. All judges decisions are final.
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■ SCHOOLS
Wiles enrolls as Patrick Henry Scholar at Hampden-Sydney College Dustin Bruce Wiles, a graduate of South Point Senior High School, has enrolled at Hampden-Sydney College with the Class of 2017 as a Patrick Henry Scholar. Dustin is the son of Richard & Carol Wiles of Belmont. The Patrick Henry Scholarship is named to honor the great American patriot and early trustee of Hampden-Sydney. Recipients are recognized for demonstrated leadership in their secondary schools and communities and for strong academic achievement in a competitive college preparatory curriculum. When asked about this year’s honors students, Dr. Jennifer E. Vitale, Elliott Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Honors Program, stated, “This year, Hampden-Sydney College welcomes another out-
standing group of freshman Honors Scholars. The academic and extra-curricular excellence demonstrated by these 45 young men during their high school career have earned them the privilege of being designated a Hampden-Sydney Honors student. Coming to us from homes both near-Virginia-and far-Connecticut-these young men will do much to enrich the college environment both inside and outside of the classroom.” A private college for men, Hampden-Sydney is ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report. The College is known for its liberal arts curriculum, the Honor Code which stresses individual and collective responsibility, and a focus on the education of young men.
Back to School Photo by Tom Nencetti
Belmont Central fifth grade teacher Kyle Wood and his son Kieran were ready when school started last week.
GCS Fast Facts Gaston County Schools opened Monday for the 2013-2014 scholastic year. Here are some fast facts. How many new computers and student/computer ratio. New computers added since July 1, 2012 - this includes Stuart Cramer 3,365. Student computer ratio: Student Computer Ratio: 1 computer to 1.84 students How many teachers employed last year and how many this year? We have 281 more teachers projected in grades k-12 than the district had at the beginning of school last year. How many school buses and how many miles traveled each day? Number of buses: 209; Miles Traveled daily: 11,948 miles per day; Number of students transported daily: 14,953 How many meals will be served a day? Approximately 22,000 lunches and 8,800 breakfasts per day. These meals include an average consumption of 20,500 half pints of milk and 7,500 half pints of orange juice daily. What is the largest and smallest Elementary, Middle and Senior High School? Elementary School: Smallest is McAdenville, 143 students and largest is Belmont Central with 679 students. Middle School: Smallest is York Chester with 374 and largest is Cramerton Middle with 862. High School: Smallest is Cherryville with 556 and largest is Ashbrook with 1,411. One of the magnet high schools is smaller - Gaston Early College with 114 students.
Gaston County Schools – What’s New for 2013-2014 School Year?
Stanley Middle School students (L to R) Anna Winkler, Luke Robinson, and Dylan Jenkins check out the bulletin board on the first day of school. Photos by Bill Ward
Stanley Middle School students with (L to R) Band instructor Kelly Robb, Principal George Conner, and Language Arts instructor Jennifer Medici.
Gaston County public schools’ first day is Monday, August 26. The district’s projected enrollment for 2013-2014 in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade is 31,800 students. The information below gives a brief overview of a few new programs and initiatives parents can expect. Brand New Teachers – GCS has 110 new teachers who have been very busy attending our New Teacher Induction Program for Success. Brand New Principals GCS has five brand new principals who are beginning their first year as a school principal. The district also has seven veteran principals who are new to their school, but are not new principals – they served as principals in a different school last year in the district. Brand New Principals are: Chad Hovis – W. Blaine Beam Intermediate Kristie Gornto – Bessemer City Primary Tanya Hudson – Grier Middle Denise McLean – Highland School of Technology Linda Neely – Rhyne Elementary School
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Veteran Principals – New to their school, but not a new principal. They served as principals in a different school last year in the district. Veteran principals who are new to their school: Beth Germain – Bessemer City Central Mike Grimmer – Hawks Nest Intermediate Lorinda Brusie – York Chester Middle Torben Ross – Hunter Huss Glynis Brooks – South Point Rebecca Huffstetler – Southwest Middle Emily Smallwood – Springfield Elementary Kindergarten Students The district will have approximately 2,520 kindergarten students. A child must be 5 years or older on or before August 31 to qualify for public school kindergarten. Here are a few tips for parents with children who are beginning school for the first time or who are new students to our school system. Reassure the child; Encourage the child; Talk positive about the school; Make sure the child gets a good night’s rest and good breakfast; Attend the Back-toSchool orientation New – Pre-School Students – GCS is expecting 546 preschool school students. Selection for preschool is conducted through a screening process. PreKindergarten classes are full, but applications are still being accepted by contacting the Pre-K Office. Children must reside in Gaston County and be 4-years-old by August 31, 2013. Re-commitment to Rachel’s Challenge Gaston County Schools will re-commit to the Rachel’s Challenge anti-bullying program with a focus on caring and kindness this year. Middle and senior high schools will have a recommitment banner that all students will sign and the schools will continue the acts of kindness chain. In addition, a motivational speaker will talk to students in grades 6-12 about kindness and caring. All schools will use the Rachel’s Challenge curriculum throughout the year. The campaign is again sponsored through the United Way of Gaston County and we are very appreciative. Gaston County Schools was the first school district on the East Coast to champion this initiative. We hope our parents, faith community, and businesses will join in and help us to stop bullying as we continue to work to make our community a better place to live. Classroom Behavior Management Program – The district has a new classroom behavior program for all elementary and middle schools. The purpose of the program is to decrease classroom interruptions and improve student behavior. Lunch Prices GCS lunch prices will go up ten cents due to the increase in food prices and to
comply with federal requirements. Elementary lunch will cost $2.40 and middle and senior high will be $2.50. School Nutrition GCS School Nutrition added two additional elementary schools to the Fresh Fruit and Vegetables snack program. This brings the total to five schools that will receive fresh fruit and vegetable snacks two to three times per week. The schools are: Sadler, Lingerfeldt, Pleasant Ridge. New schools added are Woodhill and Rhyne. Stuart W. Cramer High School Opens The grand opening and dedication of the new Stuart W. Cramer High School was August 18. The very first day of school for Stuart Cramer students is Monday, August 26. The new school will house ninth and tenth graders only this year and the junior and senior classes will be added over the next two years. The first graduating class will receive diplomas in 2016. A committee made up of middle school students who will attend the new Stuart W. Cramer High School chose “Storm” as the school’s mascot and silver, black and purple as the school colors. The school’s auditorium is named the L. Reeves McGlohon Auditorium in honor of our Superintendent. K-3 Assessment Tool All K-3 students will be assessed using a new literacy tool called mCLASS/Reading 3D. This assessment will provide teachers with a very detailed look at the strengths and needs of each individual learner. The assessment is a state requirement as part of the Excellent Schools Act titled Read to Achieve. Cyberdroids Program Cyberdroids have invaded Gaston County Schools! Twenty-two elementary, middle, and senior high school teams will be programming humanoid robots and showcasing their skills at a public expo. This is in addition to the Cyberkids Robotics teams that are in place at every elementary and middle school. Career and Technical Education Programs As part of the Career and Technical Ed program at SWCHS, the school will offer Flexography and Welding. These are new CTE programs never before offered in the Gaston County School System. CTE is also adding a Fire Protection Program of Study at Hunter Huss and a Game Art and Design Program at Cherryville High School. Great Back-to-School information. The GCS website and Channel 21 have the latest Back-to-School Information. You can like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and watch us on YouTube. Website: www.gaston. k12.nc.us
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