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Volume 78 • Issue 46 • Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Serving Belmont, Mount Holly, Stanley, Cramerton, and McAdenville

Belmont is growing! Annexation of nearly 1,000 acres on NC Hwy 279 approved By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com

As of approximately 8pm on Nov. 4, the City of Belmont grew by nearly 1,000 acres. That’s the time and date when the city council voted its approval to a non-contiguous annexation of

997 acres along NC Hwy 279 (New Hope Rd.), and NC Hwy. 273 (Lower Armstrong Rd.). But first there’s a bit of paperwork to be done. “The annexation is effective upon our recording the annexation plat at the county courthouse,� said Belmont Assistant City manager

Adrian Miller. “This should occur this week. At that time, the properties are in the city limits.� The request for annexation had come from three entities- NW Lake Wylie, LLC; Seven Oaks Farm, LLC; and the Catawba Lands Conservancy. The application was for 26 tax parcels owned

by them on the southern end of South New Hope Rd. from the northern property line of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden to the South Carolina state line and on Lower Armstrong Rd. from the Forest Cove and Harbortowne neighborhoods to the intersection with South New Hope Rd.

Suspected child predator reported in Mt. Holly

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Police in Mount Holly warned parents late last week about a suspected child predator in the area. This comes less than two weeks after a man tried to abduct a boy at McDonald Athletic Field in McAdenville. Based on descriptions, police believe the suspect from the McAdenville and Mount Holly incidents could possibly be one and the same. On Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, the man approached children at a school bus stop in Mount Holly between 6:55am and 7:10am and tried to get them into his car. Mount Holly Middle School sent a message to

The South Point NROTC honor guard presented the colors at Belmont’s Veterans Day event. Belmont Optimist Red Raiders cheerleaders in the background led the Pledge of Allegiance. See the story on page 3A. Photo by Alan Hodge

parents warning of a man who “is attempting to lure the kids stating that he has porn and alcohol and they should skip school to party with him.� The message was generated by the Mount Holly police. According to Gaston See WARNING, 2A

Duke to demolish Riverbend station Duke Energy will begin demolishing parts of the Riverbend Steam Station this fall as part of the company’s fleet modernization efforts. The company retired the four coal-fired units in April 2013, two years ahead of schedule. Duke Energy’s long-term vision for sites with retired coal units like those at Riverbend is to safely return them to ground level using a method known as decommissioning and demolition. This multi-year process involves cleaning and removing equipment, demolishing the powerhouse and auxiliary buildings, and restoring the site. To restore the site, the company will fill, grade and seed the land to prevent erosion and protect water quality. Duke Energy plans to own and steward the River-

The trio of parties went before the Planning and Zoning Board in late August with the layout of the development they want to put in place on portions of the property. One plan calls for 810 high-end homes to be built on 670 acres of the Seven Oaks Foundation land. See GROWTH, 6A

bend site and will continue operating transmission equipment there. The demolition process will occur using a phased approach. Phase one will begin this fall and will last through early 2014. During this phase, the company will begin removing structures, including retired natural gas combustion turbine units, precipitators, coal handling equipment and the water tank. Phase two is expected to begin in early 2016 and will last several months. During this stage, Duke Energy will remove any remaining powerhouse equipment and demolish the building and chimneys. If implosion is needed to complete the demolition, the company will update the public. Between the two phases, teams will be working to relocate electrical equipment. “Riverbend served this region well for more than eight decades, and Duke Energy is committed to decommissioning the station safely and with a keen focus on See DUKE, 2A

Martin elected Belmont Mayor By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Last week’s municipal elections saw a new mayor and two city council members elected in Belmont and three incumbents returned to the council in Mount Holly. Charlie Martin ran unopposed for mayor and won with 797 votes. “First of all I want to thank everyone that supported me in the election,� Martin said. “I am very appreciative for all their help.� Martin says he’s ready to spring into action once he’s sworn in. “My job as mayor of Belmont comes with a tremendous amount of responsibility,� he said. “I plan to meet with each councilperson to get some of their ideas and put them down on paper to find out what the most important See ELECTION, 6A

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Mount Holly city council candidates Jim Hope and Jerry Bishop were at the Catawba Heights Wesleyan Church polling place last week talking to voters Brian and Sheila Jennings before they cast their ballots. Hope and Bishop were reelected as was the other incumbent David Moore.

Plans for Loftin Park moving forward ALAN HODGE alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Plans for the Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park took another step forward last week when the Belmont City Council heard a presentation of the park’s master plan from representatives of community infrastructure consultants W.K. Dickson and authorized staff to seek approval from the NC Local Government Commission for the solicitation of financing proposals. “The City will look into financing from a local financial company, as well as apply for the PARTF (Parks

and Recreation Trust Fund) state grant in January of 2014,� said Parks and Recreation Director Sallie Stevenson. The facility will be a jewel in the crown of Belmont Parks and Recreation and is expected to cost in the neighborhood of $1.4 million to construct, with a $70,000 contingency fund. The park is named for former Belmont mayor Kevin Loftin who was killed in an auto accident in February 2012. The park will be located on the shore of the Catawba River just off NC Hwy. 7 near Wilkinson Blvd.

Park amenities will include a variety of structures including two 20’x24’ picnic shelters, a 30’x60’ picnic shelter, a restroom building, a playground with 4’ metal fence, an amphitheater, an observation platform with porch swing, 35 parking spaces, a school bus unloading area, and a handicap access and viewing area. More bus and overflow parking will be available at Belmont Public Works across the street. For those who care to stroll the park, there will be an 8’ wide concrete path as well as a boardwalk. Retaining walls with handrails will

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also be featured. From the parking lot to the walkway there will a 34-step concrete staircase. Cost estimates presented to the council last week listed earthwork such as grading and erosion control to cost around $166,000. Site work including the concrete sidewalk, parking lot pavement, handrails, curbs, and signage to run in the neighborhood of $474,000. Amenities including the restroom building, picnic shelters, amphitheater seat and retaining walls, playground, fencing, bike racks, See LOFTIN PARK, 2A

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■ OBITUARIES Pauline Wilson Loving mother and grandmother BElMoNT – Pauline Grice Wilson “Aunt Shine”, 90, 216 Ewing Drive, went home to be with the lord on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at her home. She was born in lincoln County, daughter of the late J o h n a n d Nancy McIntosh Grice. She was preceded in death by a son John Edward Wilson, a granddaughter Teresa Dawn Bell, a great grandson, five brothers and two sisters. She is survived by two daughters Dawn Wilson of Belmont and Judy Black, six grandchildren and six great

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OFFICERS HONORED – These Belmont police officers and dispatcher were recognized at the Nov. 4 city council meeting for the roles they played in the Oct. 25 hostage taking and shootout at CVS Pharmacy on Wilkinson Blvd. From left; officers Pierson, Bingham, Elizondo, Cassel, Falls, and dispatcher Jones.

Trudy Chandler libby Jones, 65 passed away peacefully on November 6, 2013. Born April 22, 1948 in Presque Isle, ME, she was the daughter of the late Arnold and Beulah Chandler. A private family service will be held at a future date. Carl Ledford, Jr.

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lINColNToN – Carl Clinton ledford, Jr., 70, passed away Nov. 3, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born February 16, 1943 in Woodruff, SC., to the late Carl C. Sr. and Ezzie Mae lawson ledford. Memorial services were at 6pm Friday Nov. 8, at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home Interment was private.

DAllAS - Eula Mae Parris, 85, of Dallas went home to be with her lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 7, 2013 at the Robin Johnson House surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Sparta, NC (Alleghany County), born June 26, 1928 to the late Thomas Jefferson and Margie Alice Carpenter Medley. Family received friends from 5-7pm Sunday at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home. Celebration of life service was at 11am, Monday. Interment followed at Gaston Memorial Park, Garden of Prayer Section.

Lewellyn Overcash DAllAS – lewellyn Payseur overcash, 67 of Dallas, passed away Nov. 3, 2013 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

Belmont Board openings The City of Belmont has openings on the Planning & Zoning Board and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Applications are available at City Hall or on the City Website. Please contact Shyrl Hansil at 704-825-5586 if you have any questions.

Men of Excellence to meet Men of Excellence Minority Male Mentoring Meeting at Gaston College will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. in the Student Government Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Myers Center, Dallas Campus. The final club meeting of the semester will be on December 5, 2013. For more information, contact Tanisha Williams at 704.922.6312 or Dr. Everett Torrence at 704.922.6271.

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grandchildren. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Wilson will be held 2:00pm Wednesday, November 13, at Saint Marks United Methodist Church with Rev. Bobby Whitaker and Rev. Franklin Grice officiating. Burial will follow at Hills Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Gaston County, Po Box 3984 Gastonia, NC 28054. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly is serving the family.

She was born June 14, 1946 in Gaston County, NC to William Payseur and the late Geraldine Payseur. The family received friends one hour prior to the funeral service. A Celebration of life Service was held at 2pm, Wednesday, Nov. 6, at First Baptist Church of High Shoals. Interment was in Gaston Memorial Park.

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Daycare owner charged with child sex crimes The owner of a Stanley daycare was jailed last Thursday and charged with numerous child sex crimes. Robert Youngblood Kerby, 56, was under $2 million bond after being charged with four counts of first-degree sex offense, four counts of taking indecent liberties with a child, two counts of

crime against nature and one count of assault on a female. Kerby and wife, his Kerby Caron, are the owners of Caron’s Care Daycare on Chestnut Street in Stanley.

Meth lab busted in Mount Holly law enforcement officials executed a search warrant Monday on a susMorris pected Meth lab at 300 Hicks Cir. In M o u n t Holly. The execution of this search warrant was a Lewis combined effort between the Mount Holly Police Department, G a s t o n County Police Departm e n t , B. Martin Gastonia Police Department, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. The Gastonia Fire Department Hazardous Material Team and Gaston Emergency Medical Services (GEMS) assisted as the scene was being processed. Five individuals were arrested as a result of the investigation: David Arley Morris who was charged

with Conspiracy to Manufacture Meth; Eric S h a n e lewis who was charged Sutton with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Ricky Martin who was charge with Manufacture of S c h e d . II; Buddy R. Martin Martin who was charged with Manufacture Sched. II; Kristie lee Sutton who was charged with Manufacture Sched. II. Police conducted an investigation at this location in 2007 for suspected Methamphetamine manufacturing. This case resulted in arrests and convictions for Meth related charges. “This investigation is a good example of how agencies working together and sharing resources can have a positive impact on our communities throughout the area,” said Mount Holly Police Chief Don Roper.

WARNING: suspected child predator reported in Mt. Holly From page 1A County Schools spokeswoman Bonnie Reidy, other elementary and middle schools in Catawba Heights and Mount Holly also sent cautionary notices to parents. The school system is warning parents that the man is driving a light blue Nissan or Honda with a red sticker on the back and paint missing from the hood, the same description given in a similar incident two weeks ago in McAdenville. The suspect is described

as a white male, with reddish brown hair and a beard. He weighs about 200 pounds and is between 30 and 40 years of age. Parents are asked to have a conversation with their children about unacceptable contact with strangers, and how to react if confronted by someone that makes them uncomfortable or is suspicious. If anyone has any information about the case they should call Mount Holly police at 704-827-4343 or Crime stoppers at 704-8618000.

DUKE: to demolish Riverbend station From page 1A protecting the environment,” said Tim Gause, Duke Energy district manager. “This process is a tangible next step in Duke Energy’s longstanding effort to generate energy in cleaner ways and better serve our customers.” Duke Energy will have retired seven of its older, less efficient coal plants in North Carolina by the end of the year, which is half of the coal fleet in the state. The company will evaluate multiple ash basin closure options to ensure it selects methods that will protect water quality for the future, first and foremost. Duke Energy’s technical specialists will partner with outside experts to perform

scientific and engineering studies. This data will help the team develop the most appropriate closure plan for Riverbend using well-accepted industry standards. The company will submit the closure plan to the state, as required by the station’s permit and will continue to comply with all requirements for many years to come. Duke Energy will continue to update the community with important information as the process advances. Customers interested in learning more about the decommissioning project can visit http://www.duke-energy.com/coal-decommissioning.

LOFTIN PARK: plans moving forward From page 1A boardwalk, and pier added $639,000 to the tab. There will be a goodly amount of utilities infrastructure associated with the park. This includes storm drains, sewer lines, and water lines. Site utilities cost comes in at $100,371. The park will also feature extensive landscaping and plantings. over 100 Parsons juniper trees will be planted as well as Japanese maple, Yoshino cherry, and red oak trees. Miss Molly butterfly bushes and sod will complete the grounds at a cost of about $25,000.

“We hope to have the project out for bids from general contractors this winter and break ground in July,” said Stevenson. “Construction could take 12-18 months so we are looking at a possible grand opening around July to September of 2015. The Kevin loftin Riverfront Park will be a different type of park than all the others in Belmont’s park system, in that it will focus on the natural outdoor environment and river education. For instance, the playground will be made out of materials (locust wood) that look like a fort some of us made in the woods when we were kids. It will also have one large picnic shelter and two smaller picnic shelters with views of the river. The 200 seat amphitheater will be available for music venue, as well as weddings and other gatherings. And last but certainly not least, the observation deck on the water will have a porch swing, area for young fishermen to learn how to fish, and a ramp for kayak and canoe launch.”

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Pearl Harbor survivor 92-year-old Gene Reinhardt was one of the crowd that enjoyed Belmont’s Veterans Day event held at American Legion Auten-Stowe Post 144 on Monday.

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Brenda Robinson led those who attended Belmont’s Veterans Day event at American Legion Post 144 in a rousing rendition of “God Bless America”. Photos by Alan Hodge

Sacrifice, honor and service... honoring our veterans and those still serving and services of not only Belmont’s veterans, but those everywhere. Belmont’s mayor-elect Charlie Martin had just returned from Pennsylvania where he visited the gravesite of his father who was a WWII veteran and POW. “The veterans who have served our country let us speak freely,” said Martin. “To all who have given their lives on the battlefield,

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An azure sky, brilliant sunshine, and a crowd of patriots set the stage for Belmont’s Veterans Day ceremony held at American Legion Auten-Stowe Post 144 on Monday at 11am. The ceremony saw several guest speakers deliver remarks reminding everyone of the sacrifices

we can’t thank you enough.” Jeff Taylor, pastor at East Belmont Baptist Church, also delivered remarks. “We pause today to remember that America is the land of the free, home of the brave and one nation under God,” said Taylor. “If we forget the latter, we won’t have the former.” Taylor also exhorted everyone to support our troops with their

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prayers. “We can be proud Americans and thank God for his love and grace,” he said. Other speakers at the ceremony included Larry Norwood who performed the POW ceremony, former mayor Billy Joye who acted as emcee, and Post 144 commander Ron Self who gave the American Legion welcome. The South Point NROTC

honor guard presented the colors and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Belmont Optimist Red Raider cheerleaders. Randy and Ruth Robertson provided patriotic instrumentals. Brenda Robinson led the crowd in “God Bless America”. Among the veterans in the crowd was 92-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor Gene Reinhardt of Belmont.

South Point grad completes USMC training United States Marine, Private Dustin Leatherman, graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Training at Parris Island, S.C. on November 1, 2014. During the 13 weeks of training, recruit Leatherman studied Marine Corps history, traditions, and Corps values, basic combat first-aid, close-order drill and marching, rifle marksmanship, participated in field training exercises, ceremonies, and the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP). Private Leatherman earned the title Marine at the completion of The Crucible, a 54-hour culminating event during the 12th week of training. Private Leatherman will next attend Marine Combat Training (MCT) at Camp Geiger, NC, before attending the Basic Distribution and Logistics Course. Private Leatherman is a 2012 graduate of South Point High School.

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Former Gaston County commissioner and current CaroMont Health board member Donnie Loftis was one of the presenters at last Friday’s salute to veterans at Gaston Regional Medical Center. One of the guests was twice wounded Vietnam vet Ron Wade (in hat) a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 634. CaroMont Healthcare held a special salute to military veterans on Friday, Nov. 8 at Gaston Regional Medical Center. Dubbed “CaroMont Heritage Day 2013”, the second annual event saw numerous veterans and dignitaries in attendance including CaroMont’s director of public affairs Alex Mullineaux, executive VP and chief legal officer Maria Long, board member and former county commissioner Donnie Loftis, and Emily Craig from Gaston Hospice. Ron Wade from the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 6534 was there as well. The MOPH

named Gaston Regional Medical Center a “Purple Heart Hospital” last July making it the first facility of its type so designated in the nation. The event also included a film featuring CaroMont employees who have served in the military before joining the firm. Each person in the video told a bit about their service and what their current job entailed. One of those profiled was CaroMOnt CEO Doug Luckett who talked briefly about his stint in the U.S. Army. Next year, CaroMont plans to erect a monument to veterans in front of the hos-

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Elijah Taylor of Troop 58 based at Park St. United Methodist Church was recognized by the Belmont City Council recently for his Eagle Scout project that involved landscaping around the sculpture at Reid Park. Taylor is seen with Parks and Recreation Director Sallie Stevenson.

pital. Another way the organization plans to honor veterans is to place magnetic signage on the room door of hospital patients who have served in the military. The placards will feature the logo of the branch of service that person served in as well as an American flag and the words “Thank You for Your Service”.

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Choose life Rev. Angela Pleasants First United Methodist Church, Mount Holly

November 7, 2013 was the celebration of Reverend Billy Graham’s ninety-fifth birthday. It was also the night for the nationwide crusade My Hope America with Billy Graham. It is an evangelistic outreach to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with friends, colleagues and neighbors.

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Now, more than ever, our country and our world need to hear the Gospel message. There is only one way to come out of the darkness of sin and death. There is only one way for eternal salvation. There is only one way to the Father and that is through Jesus Christ. There are a variety of false teachings that teach many paths to God. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.� John 14:6 NKJV. He reveals the truth about God and possesses the life of God. My denominational roots stem from Prim-

itive Baptist and United Methodist. We were always in church. I served on multiple committees, played the piano, and began teaching Sunday school at the age of sixteen. I thought all these things made me a Christian. It was October 1990 when I realized no matter how much I served in the church my life was still empty. After a series of events I asked Jesus Christ into my heart. It was in that moment my life changed forever. I knew I could not keep this change hidden. I wanted to share Jesus with everyone I encountered. It is like a spring bubbling inside that

continuously overflows. “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.� Matthew 5:14, 16 NKJV. We are not the light, but we reflect the light of Jesus Christ. It shines through our works that God may be glorified. Have you asked Jesus into your heart? If not, take a moment now and receive his invitation to a new life. Jesus I know I am a sinner. I have tried it my way too long. Please forgive me. I believe you died for my sins. Come into my heart. I will follow you as my Lord and Savior. Amen.

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BELMONT OFFICER RETIRES – Belmont Police Chief Charlie Franklin and Mayor Richard Boyce presented retiring officer Phillip Hunter with his badge and gun at the Nov. 4 council meeting. Hunter served 11 years on Belmont PD. Photo by Alan Hodge

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The Country Kitchen of Dallas, NC and Friendly’s of Stanley are partnering with local Christian quartet “We R Forgiven� to place an “angel tree� at each location. Local residents are encouraged to submit names of children in Stanley and Dallas to be considered for placement on the trees. Patrons of each restaurant and/ or passersby can then select angels from the trees and return wrapped gifts to be delivered after Dec. 20. Deadline to submit names will be Nov. 20. The trees will be placed the week of Thanksgiving. Full details will be listed on www.werforgiven.com and the group’s web page no later than 11/11. For additional information you may contact Bill Ward at (704)880-0705.

Open house event The Gaston College Esthetics Technology Program will hold an Open House on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the classroom building, Room 114, Kimbrell Campus, Belmont. During the open house Esthetics Program students will demonstrate European and microdermabrasion facials. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 704. 825.6295.

Moose Lodge dance The Belmont Moose Lodge, 120 Robert Russell Rd., Belmont, will be having a dance Nov. 16, “Shaggin’ for the Cause�. Proceeds to benefit Wounded Warriors fund and Moose charities. Featuring Gene Pharr and the Continental Divide Band along with DJ Johnny B of the Carolina Beach Party. Advanced tickets $12.00/$15.00 at door. Hors d’oeuvres served & cash bar available. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reserved seating for 10 or more. Contact Mike “Tiny� Feimster at 704-685-1302. Tickets also available at Belmont Moose Lodge.

Free Thanksgiving dinner First Baptist Church, 300 S. Main St., Mount Holly, will be hosting a free Thanksgiving dinner from 11am-1pm on Thanksgiving Day. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Yuletide Bazaar The Misfit Sanctuary will have their third annual Yuletide Bazaar on December 14, from 10am-4pm at the Belmont National Guard Armory, 300 Sixth Street, Belmont. Come out and enjoy the Yuletide season with warm beverages and baked goods, performances throughout the day by accomplished guitarist and singer James Groome, better known as Blue Bell, and local country music legend Chris Eagle. The jolly old elf himself, Olde World Santa, will be dropping in for a visit as well. Vendors will be selling handmade crafts, goods, and items of all types. Enter the raffle and you could take home a gift basket full of handmade goodies. Once again the bazaar will be hosting its annual blanket and coat drive in conjunction with the Homeless Cold Weather Packs. Blankets, coats, hats, gloves and scarves only. The proceed raised from the Misfit Sanctuary Booth & Concessions will go toward funding the community outreach project, Homeless Cold Weather Packs as well as helping to meet the day-to-day operations of Misfit Sanctuary which is an eclectic religious group based in Stanley and whose members live in Gaston and the surrounding counties.

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Abbey men open season with win The Belmont Abbey men’s basketball team shot 55 percent from the field as they opened their 201314 season with a 92-81 win over the visiting Clayton State Lakers in the season-opener for both teams. Senior guard Chris Davis scored 15 of his 21 points in the first half on five of eight shooting, while in the second half, it was Darryl Durham who scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half. The Crusaders opened the game with a 9-3 run but the Lakers fought back to close the lead to 12-10, but the Abbey had an answer, using a

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pair of three-pointers from Davis and another from Ray Chen. Ryan Conrad tacked on three free throws which extended the Abbey’s lead to 26-20. A comeback by Clayton State gave it a 41-39 edge, but the Abbey fought to a 45-41 lead, then Clayton State came back again to reduce the lead to 45-43 at the half.. The second half started with a burst of offense that stretched the Crusaders edge to 61-53. The Lakers closed to within five, but the Abbey had an answer, as Ratliff widened the lead to seven. After two Clayton State free throws, Durham started a 13-7 run, with nine of the points coming from Jonathon Garrett, who saw his first significant action of his career.

Garrett’s last jumper of the run moved the Crusaders ahead 81-68 with under four minutes to go, and the Lakers offense stalled from there, as Clayton State scored only nine points in the final three minutes. Davis finished with 21 points on six of 12 shooting from the floor. He also made all seven of his free throw attempts. He added four rebounds, three assists and a steal. Garrett added 20 on eight of ten shooting including a perfect three for three from three-point range. He added eight rebounds and three steals. Durham totaled 17 points and nine rebounds to go along with a blocked shot. Ryan Conrad contributed ten points, eight of which came from the free throw line.

Schellenberg and a service ace from Dani Fortunato ended the frame, sending the two teams into a winnertake-all fifth set. In the fifth, the Abbey kicked into a higher gear, as it never trailed and broke a 4-4 tie by winning the next three points, all coming on Francis Marion attack errors. Hannah Schellenberg led all players with 18 kills while Lydia Schellenberg added 12. Gabby Martinez handed out 30 assists and Abby Stine totaled 24 and seven digs. Fortunato finished with three service aces. Defensively, Lydia Schellenberg led the way with 18 digs while Hannah Schellenberg finished with 16. Libero Ana Maria Pagan recorded 14.

Abbey volleyball team rallies The Belmont Abbey women's volleyball team rallied back from a two-sets-to-one deficit by outscoring Francis Marion 15-13 in the decisive set as the Crusaders extended their winning streak to 16 last week. After taking the first set 25-21, the Patriots dominated sets two and three, jumping out to double digit leads and never looking back to grab a 2-1 lead in the match. One set away from a loss, the Crusaders went ahead in the fourth set to a 20-9 lead, as the Abbey hit .229 for the set and holding Francis Marion to a .000. A kill by Hannah

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GROWTH: Nearly 1,000 acres approved for annexation From page 1A This includes five miles of shoreline on Lake Wylie between the South Fork River and Catawba Creek. The Seven Oaks developer is New York-based Northwoods Investors. The plans were done by Merrick and Co., engineers and architects. In addition to the houses, the development is also supposed to include two 23-acre commercial zones, and a 10acre park that would be turned over to the city. Biking and hiking trails would also be part of the package. The Catawba Lands Conservancy plans to develop a portion of the Carolina Thread Trail on its portion of the annexed area. Providing utilities infrastructure for the annexed area will be a need in the future. 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. “We will provide normal city services to the properties,” said Miller. “Although the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is the only occupied structure on the site.” Belmont faced similar challenges when the Reflec-

tion 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 once homes are built and folks move in. “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. will be preserved. The 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. 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. Rezoning is also part of the annexation picture. The area had been zoned Gaston County R-1 Residential, but the council approved a rezoning request by the three property owners to have it changed to Belmont Institutional Campus Development, Neighborhood Center Commercial, Parallel Con-

ditional District, and General Residential Conditional District. Miller says the zoning changes will take place right away. “We have already notified the county planning department to update the official zoning map and GIS system,” he said. The annexation will provide more money to Belmont’s tax base. “The property owners

will receive tax bills in the fall of 2014 that will include November and December 2013 on them,” said Miller. It looks like the developers will be getting started in about a year. “The developer will begin engineering the site plan that was approved at the council meeting and will submit plans to the City of Belmont for review,” said Miller. “They hope to begin construction in fall 2014.”

ELECTION: Martin is new Belmont Mayor; Mount Holly incumbents retain seats From page 1A issues and ideas are we need to work on. The City Council does the voting on the issues and my job is to help guide them through the process. We want to continue to make Belmont a great place to live and visit as well as grow our business base. Growing business is essential to keeping water and tax rates down as low as possible. By making good decisions we hope we can continue having success as a community. Our community doesn’t always agree on everything and they will have differences of opinion on how things should be done in the future. However, in a democracy we will hear both sides then vote with what we think is best for Belmont. I thank God for the opportunity to serve the town I love and hope we can continue the success we have had the last few years.” Martin has been on the city council and his seat, as well as that of Bill Toole who chose not to seek reelection, were up for grabs. The two victors in those races were Ryan Schrift with

594 votes and Richard Turner with 470 votes. “I would like thank the citizens of Belmont for their trust and support and will not take it for granted,” said Schrift. “I look forward to learning from experienced council people and seeing where I can add the most value.” For Turner, perseverance finally paid off. He had tried twice before to get a council seat only to miss it by the narrowest of margins. In 2005, he lost by 29 votes, and in 2009 by just 15 votes. Other candidates for the Belmont council who fell short of the mark included Marion McClain who garnered 406 votes, former council member Irl Dixon with 297 votes, and Bob Gantt with 187 votes. In Mount Holly, incumbents Jim Hope, Jerry Bishop, and David Moore were all re-elected. The fourth candidate for the three open seats, Ben Cicero Taylor III, fell short. Moore received the most votes with 385 on his tally, Hope got 335 votes, and Bishop 322 votes. Taylor gathered 189 votes. Turnout was light but Bishop said he appreciated

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Poll worker Ellie Shank hands voter Lynn Baldwin her ballot at Belmont Central Elementary last week. By 10:15am just over 100 voters had shown up at that polling place. Cramerton elected two candidates out of six that ran for the town commission. Winners were incumbent Will Cauthen with 417 votes and Demetrios George Koutsoupias with 415 votes. Other candidates were Rick Houser who got 246 votes, Thurman Linker with 194 votes, Jamie Burr with 143 votes, and Keith Lowe with 138 votes. In the Cramerton mayoral contest, incumbent Ronnie Worley defeated Sue Carpenter by a score of 596

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to 264. Ranlo’s election picture saw incumbent Steve Alexander win the mayoral seat again by getting 254 votes. Alexander’s opponents Lynn Black had 201 votes and Wade Morton had 23 votes. Ranlo town council winners were Gail Tiderman with 247 votes and James Carver with 217 votes. Losing candidates included Doug Moore with 208 votes, C.J. Harper with 103 votes, and Margaret Huddleston with 109 votes.

In Lowell, Larry Gene Simonds was elected mayor with 349 votes versus the 249 votes of his opponent Judy Horne. Lowell city council winners included Shane Robinson with 429 votes, Terry Benson with 388 votes, Martha Burris with 388 votes, Sam Mitchem with 384 votes, and Rickie Bush with 381 votes. Pawan Aggarwal fell short of election with 331 votes as did Mike Gault with 209 votes.

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Legals 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish this Resolution of Intent once a week for four successive weeks in The Banner News, or another newspaper of general circulation in the area. 3. The City Clerk is further directed to transmit by registered or certified mail to each owner of property abutting upon those portions of Elm Street, Hill Street, Hermes Avenue, and Wilson Street a copy of this Resolution of Intent. 4. The City Clerk is further directed to cause adequate notices of this Resolution of Intent and the scheduled public hearing to be posted as required by G.S. 160A299. Upon motion duly made of Councilperson Bishop and duly seconded by Councilperson Toomey, the above resolution was duly adopted by the City Council at the meeting held on October 14, 2013, at the Mount Holly Municipal Complex. Upon a call for a vote the votes were unanimous in the affirmative. BN10552 (10/23, 30/2013 & 11/06, 13 & 20/13)

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What? South Point draws 3rd seed By John Wilson John.bannernews@gmail.com

Sometimes in football you can do everything right and you still get the short end of the stick. A bad call can ruin your season. A freak injury can deplete your squad of a star. Or in the case of South Point you can get mistreated by the “football fairy�. Getting shortchanged by a mystical fairy makes more sense than the truth. A horrible seeding situation has resulted in the undefeated

South Point Red Raiders drawing the 3rd seed in the 3A/West bracket of the N.C. High School Athletic Association football playoffs. The Red Raiders are seeded behind Freedom and Concord. Freedom drew the #1 seed as a result of some freakish NCHSAA rules that allow a team to “drop� a loss from their schedule if they won 10 games. Freedom finished the year at 10-1. But the “football fairy� took their 24-6 loss to Burns off their record. So now Freedom is 10-0.

A blind draw resulted in the seeding order. What this all means is an undefeated team that is ranked #2 in the state may have to go on the road to win a championship. The “football fairy� further shorted Red Raider Nation by matching Big Red up against the 65 West Rowan Falcons. The Falcons finished fourth in the South Piedmont 3A Conference. They are no push over. Normally the playoff bracket system favors teams that did well all year. If you do your best and go

undefeated you should be rewarded. You get home field advantage and you start off with teams that squeaked in to the playoffs. That didn’t exactly happen. To start the playoffs South Point draws a Falcon team that is fast and athletic. The Falcons have a good offensive line and a shifty runner in 5’11� 180 pound running back Daisean Reddick. Last week Reddick had a 209 yards and four TD game against Hickory Ridge. He finished the regular season with 1,051 rushing yards. He made it

over 1,000 yards last year as well. Regardless of the scheduling or stupid playoff rules South Point should be ready. They had a good 2013. The Red Raiders can run at will and throw when needed. They have a solid “D�. They stuff the run and have improved their pass defense. Maybe this lack of respect will motivate the Red Raiders. Getting messed over like this should be the fuel they need to prove a point. The point being, no “fairy� will control their destiny.

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The East Gaston Warriors ended their season on Friday night with a tough 65-8 lost to the playoff bound Forestview Jaguars. Against Forestview the Warriors were nailed on both sides of the ball. Turnovers killed whatever chance East Gaston had. The Warriors coughed up the ball 3 times. East Gaston QB’s threw 2 picks. East Gaston’s return to the Big South Conference was not exactly what the Warriors had hoped for. East Gaston battled injuries and a tough schedule throughout the year to finish 2-8. Injuries struck the Warriors very hard this year. At one point the Warriors were so depleted at the quarterback spot that they were starting a freshman against South Point. As bad as things were there were bright spots to the Warrior season. The team showed that they were not

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