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Volume 78 • Issue 47 • Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Serving Belmont, Mount Holly, Stanley, Cramerton, and McAdenville
After 50 years, memories of JFK remain ALAN HODGE alan.bannernews@gmail.com
This Nov. 22 marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Like the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor or the Sept. 11, 2001 horror at the World Trade Center in New York, it’s a date and day that is forever etched in the minds of those who were around when it took place. Several BannerNews readers shared their recollections of that fateful day in Dallas, Texas a half century ago. The former Dorothy Jean Smith of Belmont was at home when she got the news. “I was in the yard cutting grass and the neighbor Mrs. Smith (no relation) came running out and told me,� she said. “I spent the next three days watching everything about it on TV.� Gearl Dean Page of Belmont was teaching sixth grade at Gastonia Central when she was informed of the tragedy. ‘The principal motioned for me to come out and he told me that the
president had been shot in Dallas,� Page said. “I nearly fell on the floor. He told me I had to let the children know. When I told them it was like a bomb had dropped. They went out on the playground and just stood quietly in little groups. They took it very hard.� Poochie Dotson was a student at Catawba Heights Elementary. “We got out of school early,� Dotson said. “I went home and the family sat around the TV. My mom and dad were very upset. Later, we watched the funeral procession on TV.� Melia Lyerly of Cramerton was in school as well when the news reached her ears. “I was in the 2nd grade at Paw Creek Elementary School,� Lyerly said. “I remember my teacher, Miss Haviland (who was in her early 20s) was crying when she told us. Most of the children in my class started crying too. I also remember that there were twins in my school. One was in my class. Their family went to Washington, DC to the funeral. They were just some of the huge number of peo-
The ‘Bicycle Man’ will be missed By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
One of Belmont's most beloved and acclaimed citizens passed away on Veterans Day. Jethro Mann, also known as the “Bicycle Man�, died Nov. 11 in Florida at the age of 96. Mann was a long-time resident of the Reid community in Belmont where his garage was filled with bicycles he rebuilt and loaned or gave to local children. Mann's “Bicycle Lending Library� was featured on Charles Kuralt's “On the Road� TV series. He was
Jethro ‘Bicycle Man’ Mann also featured in “Our State Magazine�, “Reader's Digest�, and the CBS Evening News. Mann received the Good Samaritan Award from “National Enquirer� See BICYCLE MAN, 5A
ple who went to see the event and mourn the loss of JFK. When she came back, the teacher had her tell us about it.� Lois Kube was in class at St. Ann’s Catholic School when she first got the news about Kennedy. ‘The nun came in and told us he had been shot and we started praying,� she said. “It was a Catholic school and he was Catholic so it wass a big deal. It was a shock to all of us.� Mount Holly city council member Jerry Bishop was in the Air Force stationed at McDill AFB in Tampa, Florida when he learned of the assassination. “I was walking up some stairs in one of the buildings when I was told about it,� Bishop said. “We sat in the barracks and watched the Archival Photo
This story appeared in the Nov. 29, 1963 Mount Holly News and focused on a local lad who was chosen to stand guard over Kennedy's bier as it lay in the Capitol rotunda. See MEMORIES, 6A
Belmont hopes to revive Main Street Program By Alan Hodge Alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Visitors from the N.C. Main Street program made a stop in Belmont last week. The representatives toured the Chronicle Mill project on E. Catawba Ave. and lunched with local civic and business leaders. Melia Lyerly of the Lyerly Agency said the talks were productive. “They asked a lot of questions about what our plans are and what we thought needed improvement in downtown Belmont,� said Lyerly. “One thing we discussed was connecting the downtown area with East Belmont. The Chronicle Mill would be a big part of that.� The 100+ year old Chronicle Mill is currently in the midst of a redo by developer John Church. Possibilities for the brick structure could include offices, shops, a recreational facility, or
housing. The N.C. Main Street Center works to stimulate economic development within the context of historic preservation, using a comprehensive approach to downtown revitalization developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and utilized by the National Trust Main Street Center to assist communities across the country. The Office of Urban Development is comprised of three programs: N.C. Main Street, Small Town Main Street and the Main Street Solutions Fund grant program. The N.C. Main Street program assists selected communities across the state in restoring economic vitality to their historic downtowns. Using a comprehensive downtown revitalization process developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Main Street encourages economic development within the context of historic
Herns injured in accident
East Gaston High, community, mourn loss of McAbee
Rusty McAbee
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Council approves borrowing $495k By Alan Hodge
By Alan Hodge
Church in Kings Mountain. He was a graduate of Kings Mountain High School and completed his undergraduate studies at University of North Carolina at Wilmington in
See DOWNTOWN BELMONT, 5A
Alan.bannernews@gmail.com
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A pall hung over East Gaston High last week when news arrived that assistant principal Rusty McAbee, 40, had passed away at Wendover Hospice on Nov. 13 after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. McAbee was a native of Cleveland County and a member of Second Baptist
preservation. Main Street staff provide technical assistance, guidance and training to participating communities. While grant funds for specific projects occasionally become available, Main Street is a selfhelp program, and it is up to local communities to provide the human and financial resources necessary to operate their downtown programs. New Main Street communities are selected every three years through a competitive application process. Eligible communities must have a certified population under 50,000 and commit to hiring a full-time downtown manager and providing funding for operating the program for an initial three-year period. The City of Belmont was accepted into the NC Main Street program in 2000, but suspended its participation in 2009 during the recession.
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Teddy Joe Herns, 59, of Gastonia was seriously injured in this Friday morning accident on Hickory Grove Rd. near Mt. Holly. Herns failed to negotiate the curve near Redlair Lane and struck a tree. He was taken to Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia then airlifted to Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Community VFD 32 and the NC State Highway Patrol responded to the wreck which is still under investigation.
The City of Belmont has approved one of the largest installment financing deals for vehicles and equipment in a long time. The city council recently OKed a contract with BB&T to finance an amount not to exceed $495,000 for the purchase of a variety of machinery. BB&T’s proposal was for a 59-month installment plan with a 1.62 percent rate. Installment payments are to be made semiannually in arrears. US Bancorp had offered the city a slightly lower 1.612 percent rate but that firm wanted a $500 fee to set up an escrow account to hold the loan funds. Other companies that submitted financing proposals included PNC Equipment
Finance at 1.75 percent, Commerce bank at 1.88 percent, and Sparta Commercial Services at 3.416 percent. The biggest item that will be paid for with the loan is a 2007 Pierce Dash 105 Quints fire truck and its accessories. The money will also fund six sets of structural firefighting gear. A car is also in the Belmont city government’s future in the form of a new Chevy Malibu (or equivalent). The loan will also pick up the tab for a new seventon utility trailer as well as a Toro three-wheel, surfacedragging, tractor with a spreading rake attachment. Other items that will be bought with the loan includes DOT Type Three street barricades, two lighting towers, 20 crowd barricades, and two traffic arrow boards.
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■ OBITUARIES Opal Shires Retired from Pharr Yarns MOUNT HOLLY - Opal Virginia Helms Shires "Bob", 86, of 2 0 2 Clegg Street , passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013. She was daughter of the late Ernest Earl and Lilly Mincey Helms. She was preceded in death by brothers Leonard "Bud" and Henry "Doll" Helms, three sisters Roxie(Bea), Annie Mae, and Lottie, and one great grandchild Allen Costner. She was retired from Pharr Yarns. She is survived by her husband Harvey Washington Shires; her children Phil, David and T.C., Jeff, Tim and Robin, Mark. Her grandchildren Greg and Michelle, Eric, Brent and Bebbi, Josh, Jennifer and Terrell, Tim and Christina, Henry Dowd GASTONIA – Henry Daniel Dowd, 79 of 142 Eller Road, Gastonia passed away Tuesday November 12, 2013.
Suzanna, Travis, Brittany and Mike, Ashley and Steven, Karen, Tiffany, Stephine, Pam and Justin. Her great grandchildren Corey, Casey, Chloe, Brody, Sophie, Stephine, Morgan, Kenzie, Logan, Natalie, Garrett, Gavin, Madison, Abby, Hayden, Zachary, Landon, Autumn, Hermilee, Willow, Syennia, Riley and Kaylee. A sister Mary and a special friend to our mother, Lena Davis. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Shires will be held 7pm Wednesday November 20, at the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home with Reverend Randy Lewis officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly is serving the family.
He was a native of Newberry, SC born May 4, 1934 to the late Lonnie B. and Lillie Mae Koon Dowd. Visitation will be from 12:00 until 2:00 pm at the home.
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013
POLICE - CRIME
Belmont Police: Nov 11: Vertis Lee Mixon, larceny, arrested by Officer M. Hall, BaxterHarris Inc. Nov. 14: Stephanie Amanda Shaw, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Officer M. Hall, 701 Hawley Ave, Nov. 16: Ringo Chipa, assault on a female, arrested by Officer K. Seigler, 2036 Middleton Farm Dr. Nov. 16: Kendra Rachshell Bruton, simple physical assault, worthless checks, arrested by Officer M. Stroupe, 208 Garrison Dr. Nov. 17: Travis Martez Clark, order for arrest, arrested by Officer M. Kelske, 6441 Wilkinson Blvd. Nov. 18: Robert Keith Tyson, criminal damage to property, vandalism, arrested by Officer M. Stroupe, 217 Sixth St.
Strong charged with sexual assault The Mount Holly Police Department responded to Noles Dr. last week following a report of an assault on three females. The victims said the suspect was a black male approximately 24 years of age and appeared to be intoxicated. They said he had assaulted and inappropriately touched them, allegedly touching one victim’s breast, grabbed another’s buttocks, and struck another victim’s buttocks and grabbed her around her head, causing injury to her lip. According to the victims, the assault had taken place nearby at Woodlawn Park in Mount Holly. Two of the victims in this incident were
16 and one was 18 years old. Warrants were obtained and served on Ondrea Sherroid Lee Strong, age 24, of Rollins Square, Mt. Holly for one count of Assault on a Female, three counts of SexStrong ual Assault, Intoxicated and Disruptive, Misdemeanor Larceny, and Communicating Threats. Strong is currently in custody at the Gaston County jail. Strong has six prior arrests for violations including DWI, second degree trespass, injury to personal property, and noise.
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Buzzards at the Duke Energy boat launch ramp off South Point Rd. have been damaging vehicles. This pictures shows the scratched glass and chewed rubber molding on fisherman Johnny Grindstaff's truck.
Local talent showcased at Southern Christmas Show
■ BRIEFS Belmont Small Business Days Merchant owners in Belmont have announced the official launch of Small Business Days in Belmont. The Belmont Merchants Association has teamed up with American Express Small Business Saturday and is celebrating supporting your local businesses. The residents in Belmont and surrounding communities recognize the need for these kinds of specialty stores in the Belmont community. Small Business Days in Belmont will be November 15November 30. You can participate through searching for Small Business Santa and the Belmont Elf at your local businesses in Belmont. There will be daily prizes along with a Grand Prize on November 30 for participants. For more information on Small Business Days in Belmont contact Christina Meese at Meese Jewelry.
First Baptist Mount Holly Thanksloving Feast First Baptist Church of Mount Holly, 300 S. Main St., is having its annual Thanksloving Feast from 11am until 1pm on Thanksgiving Day. A free Thanksgiving feast of turkey, dressing, rice, yams, beans, bread and dessert will be served in the fellowship hall. Anyone in need of a meal and/or Christian fellowship is welcome to take part. For more information call 704-827-2481.
Visitors to the Southern Christmas Show enjoy watching the Metrolina Railroaders of Belmont’s display. The Southern Christmas show runs through November 24 at the Park Expo Center in Charlotte. Photos by Bill Ward
Parks & Rec meeting A called meeting of the Belmont Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Board is being held on Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at 6:00pm at Belmont City Hall at 115 N. Main Street, Belmont, NC.
CRWG dinner Dec. 3 The Catawba River Women’s Group invites you to join us in starting the holiday season with a Farm Fresh Food and Wine Tasting Dinner at the Farmer’s Fork, 119 N. Main Street in Mount Holly on Tuesday, Dec. 3. This progressive dinner will start with appetizers at 6:30 pm, dinner at 7:15 pm, and dessert at 8:00 pm. Tickets, at $15 p/p, are available on line at www.catawba riverwomen.org or at Farmer’s Fork, Charlie’s Drugs or the Mt Holly Community Development Foundation. Holiday food can be delicious and healthy – come see.
Toy collection Dec. 7 Share the Love Christmas toy collection for needy kids will take place Dec. 7 at the Girls on the Run event in Stowe Park. The toys will be given away Dec. 21 from 10am-2pm at Purple Planet Mini Golf and Haunted Mill on Wilkinson Blvd. The giveaway is for kids 16 and under and will also feature free putt-putt, free video games, refreshments and Santa. Share the Love was started by Bootsie, Linda, and Buddy Love to give Christmas to children as well as the elderly. For more information, call 704-813-9090.
We R Forgiven December events The gospel quartet We R Forgiven has a variety of events scheduled during December. Worship Service, Sunday, December 1st at 11am, V.O.E. Family Worship Center 826 Stanley Spencer Mtn. Rd.Gastonia, NC Contact: (704) 263-4003, www.voefwc.org, free admission; First Baptist Church, Hickory CDC/ Preschool Christmas Program; Friday, December 6th at 5:30pm, 339 Second Ave. NW, Hickory. For information: Sylvia or Elaine 828-328-2031, free admission; First Baptist
Church, Hickory, Senior Adult Christmas Dinner, Friday, December 6th at 6pm, 339 Second Ave. NW, Hickory. For information Jerry Rodgers 828-328-2031, free concert, charge for meal; “Country Kitchen Christmas”; Tuesday, December 10th at 6pm, at The Country Kitchen, 116 E Main St, Dallas, contact: 704- 9229597, free concert; We R Forgiven concert;
Marianne Jokubaitis of Stanley took second place in miniatures for ‘Vintage Sewing Corner’.
Friday, December 13th at 5pm, Stanley, Senior Adult Christmas Dinner, Stanley Community Center, 113 E College Street. For information Tug Deason 704-263-4779, meal and concert free for Stanley Senior citizens; Christmas at Friendly’s with “We R Forgiven” and “Carroll Cooke and Determined”, Friday, December 20th at 5pm, Friendly’s of Stanley, 119 N. Main Street, free concert.
Earline Garrett of Cramerton won an Honorable Mention in miniatures for ‘The Christmas Welcome’.
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Got canker worms? By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Depending on who you ask, canker worms are either a problem in Belmont, or they are not. Skip Graham at Spy Tech on Main St. in downtown Belmont has declared war on canker worms and has banded the tree in front of his place to stop the little green critters from munching the leaves on it. “They have been eating the leaves,” Graham said. “Not only that, but they hang down and get on people walking by.” Canker worms are a well-known plague in places like Charlotte's Myers Park and Dilworth neighborhoods where tree banding has gone on for years. Canker worms, also called inchworms, loopers, or spanworms, are caterpillars that move with a distinctive “looping” motion. Small numbers of canker worms are present every year but occasionally large outbreaks occur. When this happens, canker worms can cause significant defoliation Contributed Photo of a variety of deciduous Belmont merchant Skip Graham has put anti-canker worm landscape and forest trees. measures into effect on the tree in front of his Spy Tech store Newly hatched larvae eat on Main St. the soft tissue of young leaves at the tips of “The Saran wrap is an branches, giving them a winged males, and then lay skeletonized appearance. single layered masses of important part of the bandLarger larvae eat all but the flower pot shaped eggs on ing,” said Graham. However, David Isenmidribs or tougher veins of limbs and trunks. The eggs expanded leaves. Most dam- are the overwintering life hour, Belmont's director of age occurs about the time stage. Spring canker worms public works, doesn't think the leaves become fully de- overwinter as pupae and canker worms are a menace. veloped. Trees may be com- emerge as moths beginning “I’m not aware of any pletely stripped of foliage; in February. The wingless some trees never have a females crawl up tree trunks, such issues with canker chance to leaf out. Canker are mated, then lay oval worms on our trees,” Isenshaped eggs in masses under hour said. “The tree in front worms have a of Skip's building was loose tree bark. distinctive apCanker worm planted back in 1995 during Depending on pearance and outbreaks some- the street renovations. It’s movement bewho you ask, times occur two almost 20 years old and for cause they have to three years in a street scape tree in such a fewer fleshy legs canker worms succession and small planting strip has along the abare either a then virtually reached its peak. That’s why domen than do problem in disappear for a we have been replacing typical caterpilBelmont, or few years. If an these large Zelkova’s with lars. Most canker outbreak can be less root bound trees like our worms have five they are not. anticipated, Tan- new Occam Cherry trees. pairs of fleshy glefoot applied to tree trunks They don’t grow out as abdominal legs, including the pair at the tail end. The in a band two to four feet much as the Zelkova’s and spring canker worm has two aboveground, will prevent have a much longer root syspairs of these fleshy legs female moths from crawling tem life. We do have a certiwhile the fall canker worm up and laying eggs in the fied arborist who monitors has three pairs. The color trees. This technique may be our trees and gives us direcand markings of these cater- preferred to insecticide tion on maintenance should pillars can vary . If pale sprays especially when deal- our trees need them. I’ll have him look at the tree in stripes can be seen along the ing with very large trees. Graham's banding tech- front of Skips – as well as a sides of the body, the spring canker worm has one per nique for the tree in front of few others – and see what he side and the fall canker his store is to wrap the fiber- observes. If he spots others like Tanglefoot around the then we’ll have him direct worm has three. Fall canker worms tree, then attach a sticky us on maintenance.” Meanwhile, the recent emerge as adult moths in strip, then put clear Saran late fall. The wingless fe- wrap on the banding so the cold snap has taken its toll males crawl up tree trunks worms can't sneak down be- on canker worms, in Belmont and elsewhere. onto branches, are mated by hind the wrapping.
Celebrate the season with ChristmasTown ChristmasTown Bowl, parade T-shirts available On Saturday, Nov. 23, the McAdenville Dolphins will celebrate their 40th season with the 36th annual ChristmasTown Bowl and parade. This bowl is the “unofficial” kick-off to the holiday season in McAdenville. Residents begin decorating their homes and the Christmas lights come on temporarily during Saturday night’s games. This year’s bowl and parade will be honoring all former cheerleaders, football players, and coaches. If you fall into one of these categories, we encourage you to come out and memorialize this event. The parade will begin at 10am with a special opening ceremony featuring players & cheerleaders from each decade of the Dolphins. A commemorative medallion marking this 40th year will be available to purchase. There will be a limited number for sale so get there early! Also available during the festivities will be the McAdenville Woman’s Club yearly Christmas t-shirts and sweatshirts along with the annual Christmas ornaments that feature the Dolphin on it. To get a sneak peek at these two ChristmasTown traditions, go to www.mcadenville-christmastown.com. You will also find information for sale dates and the upcoming Inaugural ChristmasTown 5K on Nov. 30. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss this significant day to come out and reconnect with your childhood friends and teammates and to pay homage to a program that has played an important part in McAdenville history.
The 2013 ChristmasTown USA t-shirt and sweatshirt are now available to purchase for a limited time. This year’s design features a lamp post and Christmas tree, symbolizing the ChristmasTown tradition that has been in place in McAdenville for 58 years. The McAdenville Woman’s Club sponsors the Christmas Town t-shirt and sweatshirt sale each year, and proceeds are used to fund the Maxine Porch Scholarship awarded to deserving students attending accredited two or four year colleges and graduate schools, as well as beautification projects and other community needs. Shirts are available for purchase at the McAdenville Community Market located on Wesleyan Drive, as well as during the times below. Friday, Nov. 22 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in front of CaroMont Family Medicine on Main Street Saturday, Nov. 23 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. during the ChristmasTown parade in front of the Pharr YMCA on Main Street Saturday, Nov 30 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. during the ChristmasTown 5K at Legacy Park on Elm Street Monday, Dec. 2 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. during the Tree Lighting Ceremony and festival at Legacy Park on Elm Street For more information, contact mcawomansclub@gmail.com or visit http://www.mc adenville-christmastown.com
Pickler visits home state, Belmont By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com
Last Thursday saw hundreds of people in a conga line that curled out of the Belmont Wal-Mart and snaked down the sidewalk out front, but they weren't waiting to see Santa Claus. The object of all the at-
tention was a visit to the store by country music star Kellie Picker who was signing autographs and promoting her new album “The Woman I Am." Clad in black boots, a silver top, and jeans, Pickler gave out smiles and hugs to folks of all ages. She also
met with store employees and posed for photos. Pickler stayed at the store for several hours. In addition to her singing career, Picker also won the “Dancing With the Stars” TV show competition. She is a native of Albemarle. Photo by Bill Ward
Want to help out someone in need?
Visit the Angel Tree The Belmont Nichols store at 318 S. Main has an Angel Tree and food donation bin for the Belmont Community Organization (BCO) on site. Manager Karla Laws says the store will be taking donations of toys, food, and money until Dec. 6 all to benefit the BCO. Photo by Alan Hodge
“It was so much fun! My daughter and I are making it a tradition!” Cathy, Charlotte
“We were first timers, had four generations along, and had a wonderful day together. We’re already making plans to return next year.” Tracey, Myrtle Beach
“Thank you so much for another wonderful year of memories.” Cynthia, Summerville
“My first time was 1973 and I have been hooked ever since. Always love to eat strudel, and shop for handmade items.” Margaret, Sherrills Ford “I've been going with my mom since I was 3. We always visit the doll houses since this has been one of my favorites since I was a little girl. Now that I have my own daughter, I love sharing the same memories with her!” Jenny, Monroe
“I dragged my husband this year and he enjoyed it just as much as I did!” Linda, Winston Salem “I always get a cinnamon sugar twist. OMG they are so good!!!!” Samantha, Statesville
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As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
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Ahhh... fall leaves... This, the time of year when the leaves start falling, is one of my favorite periods on the calendar. I love to watch the leaves spiral Alan Hodge and spin and Editor wobble down out of the trees like parachutists. I love to see the leaves make a multi-colored carpet in the yard. I love to see the leaves scatter and blow unaided in the cul-de-sac in front of my house when the postman comes. Yes, I love to see them do that. Last Sunday was a beautiful fall day. My pal Calvin and I took our vintage bikes out for a spin in the country. We hit all the backroads around Stanley, Lucia, Alexis, Iron Station‌.. well, you get the drift. As we were riding, a little cool breeze kicked up. In some places the leaves were falling in golden cascades. It looked like yellow and scarlet snow. In some places the leaves were thick in the road and as we roared though them they scattered like water before the bow of a speed boat. Sharon and I have taken the Honda cruiser bike to the Blue Ridge Parkway a couple of times in peak leaf season and you have not lived until you’ve ridden a motorcycle on that road at that time. It’s truly like rushing through a huge kaleidoscope of color and a sensory extravaganza something akin to psychedelica. When I was a kid leaf piles were a source of much amusement. We would jump in them and kick the piles into smaller heaps just because we could. We did this without ever thinking something could be in the leafy mounds although if stray cats had been spotted near the leaves we left those alone. Once when I was just entering puberty my friend Brutus and I spotted a big cardboard box of leaves down the street. The guy that lived in that house was a cop named Teeter. Now, Teeter had bought a new stove and put the cardboard box it came in at the end of his driveway and leaves were heaped in it. Brutus got his Honda 50 motorcycle and I got on
the back and we headed towards Teeter’s place with the intent of kicking over the box and strewing the leaves everywhere. So, as we got near the box going about 20mph I stuck my leg out and connected with the cardboard. The next millisecond saw my leg bent back double and my body coming off the back of the bike and my buttocks shining the rough pave of Delgany Drive. What had made the plan go awry was the fact that Teeter had actually filled the box ž full of limbs and garden dirt and put the leaves on top. So, instead of weighing about 20 pounds, the box and its contents were actually in the 100-pound range and so anchored solidly to the ground. The moral is don’t make assumptions when it comes to leaf piles. Burning leaves is another activity many folks participate in this time of year. Never mind that the smoke can filter into your neighbor’s house and stink or that a stray spark can set the woods on fire. Nonetheless, recollections of late afternoons about “dusky dark� in the days of black and white TV still smolder in my cranium and the earthy aroma of leaf smoke brings to mind watching the coals glow in the bottom of a leaf pile whilst standing around with pals in the cold shortly before rushing home to catch the Mickey Mouse show and eyeball my girlfriend at the time, Annette Funicello. Leaves can also be used constructively. Once again a flash from the past comes into focus and this time it’s about the toe-sacks we would get at my grandfather Sinclair Smith’s farm in Catawba Heights and cart back to Charlotte where we lived at the time on Atterberry Drive. My pals and I would fill the sacks with leaves and then stack them to build forts for our “army man� fun. Once, the punks from across the street took over the fort but I got my mom’s vacuum cleaner hose tube and some bottle rockets and made a bazooka and blasted them out. In my humble opinion fall leaves are like a blank canvas regarding the things you can do with them, but they are colored at the same time. Even though they are the portent of cold and dreary days that are coming they help ease the transition into the dark of winter with one last burst of color and light that held in the memory can last until spring comes back again.
How did you get a thank you and I never did? In 2006, the Charlotte Rescue Mission purchased 11 acres of land on the west side of Charlotte The goal was to exTony Marciano pand its Guest Editorial women’s division, Dove’s Nest from a 12 bed to a 120 bed facility- 90 women and 30 children. Every woman at Dove’s Nest struggles with an addiction. Not needing all eleven acres of land, the Rescue Mission sold half its acreage at cost to Safe Alliance who built a domestic violence shelter on the same campus. It’s truly amazing that this campus houses two agencies, helping women in crisis. At capacity, over two hundred women
and children will be helped. As we started to develop the plan for the facility, a community leader challenged me not to be a tenant on the West side, but to be a neighbor. When we opened Dove’s Nest in the summer of 2012 I knew I needed to fulfill that challenge. As Thanksgiving came around, I wanted to do something for the community. But I wanted it to be different than what we did on the holiday at our men’s division. Let me tell you about it. Every Thanksgiving, our men’s division, Rebound hosts a huge Thanksgiving “Extravaganza. We begin at 6am with a hot breakfast. For nine years, the team from Dilworth Neighborhood Grill cooks a “made to order� breakfast for homeless men. When you are homeless, the only See MARCIANO, 9A
What do Republicans and Democrats look like? By Glenn Mollette Guest Columnist
I’ve heard a lot of discussion about political profiles in recent days. The Republicans supposedly are the corporate greedy CEOs and the Democrats supposedly are all those standing in the government entitlement lines. Not true. My father was a republican. For thirty years of his life he drove an older model truck. He worked eight to ten hours a day and then came home to farm two to three hours before crashing into bed. We worked a small garden, cared for ten to twenty cows, had some hogs, raised a large corn patch and you get the idea. My father
was always exhausted during the workweek. My mother was a democrat. For several years she worked in the school system. She raised five children, washed clothes with a ringer washer in the early years and when there was not enough rainwater we carried water from the creek. She made breakfast and had supper on the table every evening and kept the house immaculately clean. She worked with my dad in the garden, milked cows, tended her flowers and like my dad was usually exhausted. On Sundays they got dressed up and went to church. They sang in the church choir and often See MOLLETTE, 10A
Sidewalk Survey What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving season?
Gene Bolton – I'm thankful I have a roof over my head.
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BICYCLE MAN: Jethro Mann will be missed From page 1A for his work with needy kids. A German TV film crew also visited Mann for five days and filmed a documentary. Here are a few of the other awards he received during his decades of service to others – Belmont Citizen of the Year, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Citizen of the Year, Special Volunteer for the State of North Carolina, the Good Neighbor Award from the National Council of Christians and Jews, City of Belmont Outstanding Community Service Award. Also, the N.C. Department of Labor Certificate of Appreciation Award, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Good Samaritan Award and Charlotte District A.M.E. Zion Outstanding Service to Youth Award. A native of Curryville, Georgia,
Mann was one of 12 children born to Jesse and Ida Mann. Early days at the public schools in Curryville gave Mann a thirst for knowledge that led him to an eclectic blend of institutions of higher learning. Just a few of the places Mann has cracked the books include the Palmer Memorial Institute, Lincoln Academy, West Virginia State College, Institute of West Virginia, International Correspondence School in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University. A true patriot, Mann served two years in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and during that time he received the Company Honor Man Award. Mann's working career was long and productive. He was the first African-American in North
Carolina to receive a general contractor license. In 1972, Mann became the first African-American Apprentice Representative to the N.C. State Department of Labor, passing on his expertise in the building trade, Mann taught related subjects at schools in Cleveland, Gaston, and Lincoln counties. He taught construction and building at Central Piedmont Community College. Mann built many of the houses and even a movie theater in the Reid area. What made Mann all the more remarkable was the fact that he suffered from a crippling form of arthritis in his hands. His love of sharing bikes with kids extended beyond the Belmont city limits. Mann once gave 65 bikes to the Boys and Girls Home at Lake Waccamaw.
In addition to his bike and building work, Mann also served as a minister at Hood Memorial AME Zion Church. The Rev. Charles Reid was a lifelong friend of Mann. “Rev. Jethro Mann will long be remembered by so many of us in Belmont and throughout,� said Reid. “When I think about Rev. Mann, having known him since I was a small boy growing up in Belmont; I would have to say 'He was a Mann for all occasions'. I would like to think that he was to become such a strong man that God decided to add an extra “n� to “Mann� to personify his life. Rev. Mann was gifted in so many ways i.e. construction/building manager; business entrepreneur; college teacher; minister; music soloist, church leader, and just a good mentor. Rev. Mann could commu-
nicate with a wide variety of people and, yet, maintain the “common touch�. He leaves a rich legacy to his children.� Denese Friday also recalled Mann. “He was special,� she said, “He did a great thing with his bicycle lending that taught the children of the Reid community about sharing and caring. He will never be forgotten.� The last couple of years saw Mann move from Belmont to Lakeland, Florida where he stayed near his daughters in an assisted living facility. He took his love of bikes with him and according to daughter Peggy Robinson had a couple of them in his room. Mann's funeral is set for Nov. 23 and will be handled by Costner Funeral Home in Gastonia.
DOWNTOWN BELMONT: hopes to revive Main Street Program From page 1A The Belmont city council authorized the planning department to apply for re-designation as a Main Street community. This process included a new application that inventoried the businesses, civic organizations, and even the number of parking spaces in downtown. The planning department included the commercial areas of Main Street and East Catawba Street in its “Downtown District.� If Belmont is re-designated into the program, the state will provide resources and technical assistance to the town and its downtown businesses. This assistance will allow Belmont’s Downtown Director, Reba Edwards, to focus her efforts to expand existing businesses and to recruit new busi-
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Officials and local business leaders toured the Chronicle Mill project during a recent visit to Belmont by the Main St. program. Elizabeth "Liz" Parham, Director, Office of Urban Development North Carolina Department of Commerce; Teresa Watts, Assistant Director, N.C. Main Street Center, N.C. Department of Commerce, Office of Urban Development visited the Chronicle Mill on Tuesday during their site visit for the Main Street re-designation Application. Also present were Rob Presley, Ryan Schrift, Melia Lyerly; (Belmont Business owners); Barry Webb, City Manager, Adrian Miller, Ass't. City Manager; Alex Robinson, Senior Planner, Reba Edwards, Downtown Director (city employees).
nesses to downtown. This will improve the economic, social, cultural and environmental well-being of historic downtown Belmont. “NC Main Street works
consistently with existing business owners and entrepreneurs to maintain full storefronts, offer products and services that our community and visitors need,
find useful and interesting, and that offer a fun experience,� said Edwards. “With the help of the Main Street program, we will be able to develop a plan outlining the
McABEE: community mourns loss of assistant principal From page 1A Psychology. McAbee went on to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to complete his graduate studies in Counseling and School Administration. He had been at East Gaston for about ten years, first as a guidance counselor and then as assistant principal. Gaston County Schools spokesperson Bonnie Reidy said that McAbee was a very popular member
of the East Gaston faculty. “He was beloved by students, staff, and parents,� she said. “He will be missed very much.� McAbee was known as an outgoing person that often organized fun events. He was also deeply involved with seeing that East Gaston students did their best academically. McAbee was one of principal Cristi Bostic's most valued staff members. “Rusty loved being involved in every aspect of East Gaston, from co-
ordinating social activities to cutting the grass,� said Bostic. “As a counselor and assistant principal, Rusty touched the lives of many students and their families. His passion and dedication to his career encouraged and influenced everyone with whom he came in contact. He was a Warrior through and through.� A memorial service for McAbee was held at 3 pm Sunday at East Gaston High School Gymnasium. Interment will be at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain.
issues, opportunities, and recommendations by utilizing their technical assistance and resources. These can help guide the development of our future growth and assist downtown merchants in creating synergy among the participants. In addition, the North Carolina Main Street program actively pursues grant funding for business growth and development, façade and
other related downtown projects. We submitted our re-designation application in September and should hear final approval in December. I am really excited with the program and I am confident that being a part of the Main Street program will play a significant role in helping Belmont develop the attractive, thriving business district that attracts others to Belmont.�
Downtown Belmont Christmas village Belmont will be having its Downtown Christmas Village on Dec. 13 from 6-9pm. There will be merriment and cheer for the whole family in beautiful downtown Belmont. Main St. will be alive with strolling carolers, apple cider, cookies, and more. The downtown stores will be full of special gifts. Come roast marshmallows in Stowe Park. Music by Gospel Way Quartet and Mark Dickerson and Crew and food vendors will be on hand as well. There will be over $500 in drawings. Bring a canned food item for donation to the Belmont Community Organization or a toy for Toys for Tots. Ride the horse drawn wagon or take a hay ride. Santa will be in City Hall. Call 704-825-8191 for more information.
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MEMORIES: of JFK remain 50 years later From page 1A TV news. Kennedy had actually visited the base about a week before he was shot.” Carol Brendle says she was in her car sitting in front of North Belmont Elementary waiting to pick her daughters up when the news came on the radio about the shooting. “Other people got out of their cars and everyone was talking about it,” Brendle said. “It was very sad.” Calvin McGuirt was in third grade when he and his classmates got the news. “The principal came over the intercom and told us,” McGuirt said. “We were sent home. When I got there my mom was watching the TV news. We were very upset.” Allen Millican of Belmont was in high school in Wimington when he was told of the assassination. “Our world was turned upside down,” he said. “It
This is the front page of the Nov. 29, 1963 Mount Holly News. The paper had a story about local reaction to Kennedy's death but little else in the way of details concerning it. Archival Photo was like a relative had passed away. We didn’t know what was going to happen next.”
One might think that the Belmont Banner and Mount Holly News from late November 1963 would have
been full of information about Kennedy’s death, but the coverage was rather odd. The Banner dated No-
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vember 27 simply had a large photo of Kennedy on the front page with a few lines from John Donne’s poem “For Whom the Bell Tolls” beneath it. There was no mention anywhere of the particulars surrounding his death. Perhaps the editor at the time felt that folks had been saturated with enough bad news on TV and in other publications. The Mount Holly News dated November 29, 1963 did a better job in recording the impact that the assassination and its aftermath had on the local scene. The News reported that American and Efird Mills had stopped operations while the president’s funeral was being broadcast on TV. The firm even provided TV sets in the mill so workers could see the event. Kimberly Yarn Mills and Fieldcrest Mills also ground to a halt while the funeral was being broadcast. Globe Mills division of Burlington observed five minutes of silence in its plant. Sodyeco
shut down the entire day of Kennedy’s funeral. In downtown Mount Holly, most merchants closed the day of the funeral. The News reported “streets were quiet and deserted”. Several Mount Holly churches held special services to honor Kennedy. First Methodist Church held a service of Holy Communion on the funeral day. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church held a Memorial Requiem as well. First Baptist also held a Memorial Service. The November 29, 1963 News also ran a story about a Mount Holly lad in the Air Force, 22-year-old A/2C Mike Howie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Howie, who was on duty at Andrews Air Base and who was chosen at that time to serve on the honor guard watching over Kennedy’s bier in the Capitol rotunda. “It is a terrible thing that has happened that has given me this opportunity,” Howie told the News. “But it is the greatest honor of my life.”
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During the week of Nov. 12-18, the Community Foundation of Gaston County, Inc. joined more than 750 community foundations across America for the 24th Annual Community Foundation Week to tell the stories of lives changed, jobs created, and communities transformed through philanthropy’s partnership with private and public community leaders and organizations. At the conclusion of the week, CFGC participated in the dedication of the 100th Habitat House, which was sponsored by the Foundation. The Board felt sponsorship of the 100th house was fitting since the Foundation sponsored the first Habitat house and was instrumental in the origination of the Habitat organization here locally. "The Community Foundation of Gaston County works every day to help address the most pressing issues facing our community, including downtown revitalization, cultural rebirth, homelessness, environmental concerns, and education. As we all saw with the recent government shutdown, philanthropy provides a critical bulwark against uncertainty,” said Ernest Sumner. “Place-based philanthropy, engages community leaders to improve lives through direct action.” Community foundations are independent, public entities that steward philanthropic resources from institutional and individual donors to local nonprofits that are the heart of strong, vibrant communities. Starting in October, the Foundation hosted interested nonprofits in 3 separate in-
formational meetings regarding participation in this year’s RUN for the Money event April 12, 2014. As a hallmark program and grant opportunity the Community Foundation offers, the RUN has raised $13 million since its inception. Community foundations represent one of the fastestgrowing forms of philanthropy. Every state in the United States is home to at least one community foundation—large and small, urban and rural—that is advancing solutions to a wide range of social issues. The 2012 Columbus Survey found that as the nation continues through a difficult economic recovery, grants by community foundations increased by 21% since 2006. Launched in 1989 through a proclamation by former president George H.W. Bush, the first Community Foundation Week included a congressional briefing about the work of community foundations throughout America and their collaborative approach to working with the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to address community problems. Established in 1978, the Community Foundation of Gaston County currently manages more than $60 million in assets and over 330 charitable funds. As a primary steward of philanthropic giving in Gaston County, the Foundation focuses on coordinating donors with the present and future needs of our community. For more information about Community Foundation of Gaston County, Inc. visit www.cfgaston.org. or like us on FaceBook.
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South Point starts slow, finishes fast By John Wilson john.bannernews
What happens when a train hits a brick wall? Well in the case of the South Point Red Raiders the train wins. The Red Raiders famous freight train like running attack collided with one of the better rushing defense in Western NC. When the dust settled the Red Raiders beat the visiting West Rowan Falcons 28-7. The final score doesn't reflect how the game unfolded. Things started slow for Big Red. West Rowan scored first. For most of the first half the score was 7-0. The Red Raiders spent the first part of the game probing the Falcons defense looking for weaknesses.
"We butted head," coach Mickey Lineberger said. "We run the ball, they stop the run well." "I was pleased with our effort," Lineberger said. "We had a week off. We needed to adjust and see what they gave us." Once the Red Raiders made their adjustments the flood gates opened. The Red Bone offense churned out 390 yards in total offense. The Red Raiders also scored 28 unanswered points. Once again the rushing attack was led by fullback Tyler Bray and quarterback Jaquan Brooks. Bray slashed his way through the Falcon defense for 290 yards and three TD's. Brooks had 81 yards on the night and also had a trip to the end zone for South
Point. "Tyler did an outstanding job," Lineberger said. "Tyler and Jaquan Brooks had a big game for us." As well as the offense played for Big Red Coach Lineberger was especially pleased with the way his defense played. "Our "D" really stepped up," Lineberger said. "Especially in the Red Zone." South Point defensive standout Deion Jones had a big night chasing West Rowan ball carriers. "Deion Jones had about 20 tackles. "Lineberger said. The Red Raider defense kept West Rowan in check. The South Point "D" only gave up 259 yards in total offense. With the exception of the first score South Point kept the Falcons out
of the end zone. Lineberger was pleased with the production and intensity his defensive unit played with. "Our whole defense played well." Lineberger said. Lineberger also praised another element of the South Point squad that rarely gets praise. The special teams units. "Our kicking game was sound," Lineberger said. "We did a good job on special teams." Up next for South Point is a tough match up against the 11-1 Burns Bulldogs. Lineberger knows this match up won't be easy. "We have our work cut out for us against Burns," Lineberger said. "In the playoffs everyone is good."
$2,000 raised for The Shelter of Gaston County
South Main Cycles, Belmont Police Department and the Gaston County Sheriff’s Office teamed up to bring the first annual Four Peaks Challenge Cycling event to downtown Belmont on October 12, 2013. Over 90 cyclists from the region participated in the ride that consisted of challenging 25, 60 and 100 mile routes through the rolling terrain of Gaston and York counties.
The event raised $2,000 that was donated to The Shelter of Gaston County, a Battered Women’s Residence and Resource Center. The event plans to grow with a goal of 1,000 riders in five years drawn from a 200 mi. radius Organizers seek support from numerous Gaston County businesses, clubs, and organizations.
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Great food and entertainment was provided after the event at String Bean Market. Each rider was asked to recruit at least 3 additional riders for next year. Restaurants and businesses provided prizes, each peak had a prize for “King of the Hill�. Tee shirts and water bottles were provided by South Main Cycles and the Belmont Police Department.
Abbey women extend winning streak The Belmont Abbey women's volleyball team extended its school-record winning streak to 20 with a 3-1 victory over North Greenville on Nov. 16 in the quarterfinal round of the Conference Carolinas Tournament. Hannah Schellenberg led all players with 20 kills on 46 attacks with just three errors. Older sister Lydia added 12 kills, while Caitlin Hankins and Claire Lang both totaled nine. The Crusaders finished with 59 kills on 131 attacks with just 16 errors. Setters Gabby Martinez and Abby Stine totaled 29 and 25 assists, respectively. The Abbey took control of the first set midway through as a 12-9 lead grew to 18-12. North Greenville closed the gap to 23-22 after a 7-1 run, but back-to-back kills from Lang ended the set. The second set began with North Greenville winning the first three points before the Abbey pulled away with a 12-2 run, including a seven point unanswered stretch to move out to a 21-
6 lead. The advantage grew to as much as nine at 22-13 on a Hannah Schellenberg kill, and a North Greenville service error, after a Hankins kill, ended the set to give Belmont Abbey a 2-0 lead. Down to its final set, North Greenville fought back to force a fourth set after it turned a 13-13 tie into a 23-17 lead. Belmont Abbey battled back, winning the next three points to shrink the gap to 23-20, but North Greenville claimed two of the last three points to stave off elimination. The fourth set was all Belmont Abbey. The Crusaders won the first three points which forced a North Greenville timeout. After the pause, the two teams traded points for the next several plays before the Abbey broke away after a 9-9 tie. Six-straight Abbey points became a 15-9 lead, which eventually grew to 22-12 after a five point unanswered streak, and the Crusaders would go on to win the fourth set easily, 25-15 for their 20th-straight victory.
Abbey men beat Clayton State Photo by Bill Ward
Belmont Abbey basketball player Ray Chen is a graduate of Gaston Day School. In Saturday’s season opening game against Clayton State, Chen had several three-point scores.
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Gaston Christian Elementary first 9-weeks honor roll Fifth Grade All A Honor Roll: Alexandra Barker, Luke Hoyle, Hayley Johnson, Savannah Kaylor, Maggie Ferguson, Jake Hoyle, Andrew Nanney, Bennett Stowe, Samuel Ellington, Grayson Guy, Kylie Hill, Chandler Jones, Annabelle Pearson A-B Honor Roll: Dalton Beasley, Jonathan Kuhn, Brooklyn Morton, Madison Pospiech, Pearl Rosner, Caleb Smyre, Caleb Spear, Ryan Thornburg, Monica Goedl, Austin Grahl, Ryan Olson, Maddie Perkins, Sophie Seley, Walker Shields, Meredith Wirth, Caleb Barker, Madelyn Bolick, Abigail Campbell, Nicholas Cochran, Megan Givan, Gabe Huitt, McCoy Lawing, Madison Lowry, Lillianna Sirmon Anna Grace Stiltner, and Anna Whitlow. Fourth Grade All A Honor Roll: Allie Guy, Jael Jordan, Emma Still, Morgan Pressley, Charlotte Witt, Ella Berry, Corrie Cloninger, Molly Jahn, Makayla Lang, Lily McCullough, Connor Nanney, Jake Sosebee, Guilia Chitu, Gillian Allen, Hannah Resse Evans, Lacie Grubbs, Sydney Foley, Izzy Hoover, Adam Hoyle, Braden Olson, Chloe Pearson, Ben Tugwell, and Carter Wilson. A-B Honor Roll: Cadence Ackerson, Brianna Cope,
Brandon Fulbright, Brandon Harris, Maddie Huffman, Jason Lareau, Kenna Matheney, Thomas Bunko, Maylin Crisp, Morgan Elmore, Chet Rutherford, Mark Schopfer, Lauren Fisher, Dakota Hawxwell, Grace Marlowe, and Lauren Routhier. Third Grade All A Honor Roll: Emma Ghorley, Addison Gilbert, Madeline McKinley, Christopher Reynolds, Christian Glaze, Trinity Hall, Connor Joyce, Kaden McKoy, Nathan Melton, Christa Berry, Grant Carter, Camryn Faggart, Abbey Ford, Myles Gordon, Harper Lawing, Cammie Pressley, Jackson Roberts, Chase Stewart, and Nick Welfare. A–B Honor Roll: Jacob Bonisa, Dawson Berry, Lydia Eastburn, Garret Hunt, Aiden Moody, Hannah Stacy, Emily Simpson, Eli Bailey, Peyton Campbell, Kale Franks, Brooke Pendleton, Oakleigh Shields, Connor Smith, Eli, Arias, Zachary Cochran, Wyatt Davis, Brianna Edwards, Chase Hawkins, Sara Plyler, Preston Shuford, Georgia-Scott Toal, Sophie Townsend, Justin White, McKenna Wingard, Davis Huffstetler, Jacob Hogan, Riley Jessup, Evan Reid, and Emmi Williamson.
Gaston Schools weekly Points of Pride Gaston County Schools has announced the following Weekly Points of Pride. Lanie Summerlin, East Gaston senior, made a perfect score on the Critical Reading Section of the SAT; Amy Baranowski, East Gaston math teacher and head tennis coach, was named Conference Tennis Coach of the Year. She was selected by the tennis coaches in the conference; W.C. Friday Middle students sold 320 pink shirts and raised $1,200 for Breast Cancer Awareness; The South Point High School varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams raised more than $3,600 for Cancer Services of Gaston County to assist women battling breast cancer; The Belmont Middle boys golf team and the Cramerton Middle softball team won the middle school county championship. Belmont Central raised $5,500 to support the non-
profit organization Pencils of Promise. The money raised will educate approximately 220 children that would otherwise have no education. Cookbook funds support Backpack program – Maddie Miller, an Ida Rankin Elementary School student, published a cookbook for the school’s Safety Patrol community service project. She is donating the money from the cookbook sales to the Backpack Program to help hungry children in the community. So far, she has collected more than $1,400 for the program. Celina Jackson, third grade teacher at Belmont Central, was selected by the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) to receive a minigrant for $599.00. The grant proposal will be featured in the NCCTM newsletter the Centroid.
News from Stuart Cramer HS The Stuart W. Cramer High School Interact Club participated in a school landscaping clean up with the Rotary Club of Belmont at Belmont Central Elementary School on Saturday, November 2. Club sponsors are teachers Mandi Payne, Kameron Radford and
Vanessa Griffith. Students from the Interact Club recently teamed up with Belmont Rotary for a cleanup of the campus at Belmont Central Elementary. This was the second cleanup project the Interact students performed.
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Holiday music at the Abbey Abbey chorus, voice and instrumental students present the annual Holiday concert Friday December 6, 2013 at 8:00 PM in the Abbey Basilica, Belmont, NC. The program includes music from the medieval times to the 20th century. Music from Austria, Spain, Poland as well as holiday favorites like “Silent Night� will be part of the show. Contemporary songs include “Christmas Eve� by Charlotte Jazz composer Loonis McGlohon and “Have yourself a merry little Christmas�. Music for audience participation accompanied by the basilica organ is a highlight of the concert. Karen Hite Jacob directs the chorus and accompanies. Sam Stowe of Belmont is instrumental ensemble director. Admission is free. Donations are gladly accepted.
Classroom Central helps Lingerfeldt Elementary Classroom Central chose Lingerfeldt Elementary School as recipients of school supplies and backpacks which amount to approximately $16,000. Amy Davis and Lauren Johnson from Classroom Central, along with volunteers from Two Men and Truck, delivered the supplies to the school.
Gaston Day School hosts tournament Students from six different colleges and universities competed in the Collegiate Forensics Association’s fall tournament, hosted by Gaston Day School on Nov. 2nd and 3rd. The two-day competition included parliamentary debate as well as twelve different public speaking events ranging from persuasive speaking and poetry reading to news broadcasting. The tournament was won by Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia. Also competing were University of North Carolina Charlotte, University of West Virginia, Fayetteville State University, Bloomsburg University, and Brooklyn College. This was Gaston Day School’s second year hosting the annual tournament in a joint effort between faculty members and student volunteers. The tournament was sponsored by Charlotte-based firm Raftelis Financial Consultants.
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Hullander donates hair to Locks of Love Sierra Hullander, 8, of Mount Holly, recently donated her hair to Locks of Love. Sierra is a third grade student at Catawba Heights Elementary School in Belmont. Jody Scott, a stylist at Studio 33 in Belmont, cut 12� off Sierra’s hair for Locks of Love. Sierra, daughter of Natalie and Christopher Hullander, wanted to donate her hair to Locks of Love in honor or her brother, Zac who was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia in April 2011. Zac is 6 years old and is a student at Catawba Heights Elementary in the first grade. Chemotherapy and steroid treatment for leukemia has been very hard on Zac. It has caused him to have a seizure disorder, and he also suffered a stroke in September of 2011. Zac still has eight more months of standard chemotherapy and steroid treatment for leukemia. Sierra’s parents are very proud of her for wanting to donate her hair to Locks of Love to help other girls fighting cancer. Sierra is
Deitz is BHS Citizen of Year Clyde Jackson Deitz has been selected as the BHS, Inc. Distinguished Citizen of the Year for 2013. The award is presented annually to the family of a deceased citizen in recognition for outstanding service to the Belmont Community. To honor Mr. Deitz, the BHS Artifacts Committee hosted a reception on Saturday, November 9, 2013. A framed picture and brief biography will hang in Horsley Hall at the historical house. It will be added to the other Distinguished Citizens display.
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THE BELMONT GAD-ABOUTS recently toured Bennett's Classic Cars in Forest City, NC. There were cars, trucks, tractors, and more, at this indoor area. Pictured from left to right are: Remy Jordan, Arnie Parsons, Jean Parsons, Mike Baucom, Bonnie Baucom, Joel Deese, Betty Payne, June Yutzy, Mary Reilly, Bob Yutzy, Linda Shetler, Rachel Orrell, Barry Fulp, Neal Winslow, Sandy Winslow, Jerry Kay, Joyce Antley, Jim Antley, Ruth Clinton, Mary Monteith, Ron Monteith, Jim Thomas, and Nan Thomas. Belmont senior adults are welcome to join the Belmont Gad-Abouts; please contact Sallie Stevenson at the Belmont Parks and Recreation Department at 704-901-2068. Contributed Photo
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MARCIANO: How did you get a thank you? From page 4A kind of eggs you eat are scrambled. On Thanksgiving Day, at the Rescue Mission, you can get fried or scrambled eggs, grits or home fries, sausage or bacon, toast or biscuit. Over 60 volunteers get up at 4am and help cook and serve breakfast. After that, our guests watch movies, use cell phone, etc. They relax and enjoy themselves. At our mid-day meal, they are greeted by a celebrity maitre’d. The dining room is adorned with table
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cloths, china, silver ware, long stem goblets with cloth napkins coming from them. It looks like a wedding reception. All volunteers are required to wear a white shirt and black pants. Since I wanted what we did at Dove’s Nest to be different, I decided to distribute holiday Thanksgiving boxes. I asked some Sunday School classes to help pack food boxes. We gave them a list of the specific items we wanted in each box. One class had the great idea of getting a small Rubbermaid box
for the food items. We picked up the donations the Sunday before Thanksgiving. On Monday, we loaded our volunteers’ cars with food boxes and turkeys. They were also given baking pans; directions to each person’s home, recipe books and off they went to deliver the food. When they reported on their experience, I was shocked. I was also jealous. Families had cards waiting for the volunteers. As they took the food to each house, the children were waiting with
homemade cards to give to the volunteers. They greeted them and thanked them over and over for making it a memorable Thanksgiving for their family. They returned to Dove’s Nest with this “prize� in their hand – a personalized thank you card. Sounding like Rodney Dangerfield, I said to them, “I never got a thank you card and I’ve been doing this for 32 years.� They didn’t appreciate my whining. They were still in awe of the response they got from very grateful families. This year we are increasing the number of boxes fivefold.
But it’s not about the number of people served. It’s about the same thing we tell the volunteers who serve a meal on Thanksgiving Day at our men’s Rebound campus. Our goal is to make the love of God so real, that each person we serve can touch it. Each year, God has honored that simple, but powerful prayer. I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend. Rev. Tony Marciano is the Executive Director of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. He is available to speak to your group. Go to www.charlotterescuemission.org and go to contact us- just ask for Pam.
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■ LIFESTYLES Avoid holiday weight gain
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Gaston Christian School 7th grader Jordan Noblett has been selected to perform the lead of “Clara” in the Gaston Dance Theatre production of “The Nutcracker”. Jordan, 12, has been dancing with GDT since she was three years old. She has aspirations of becoming a principal dancer with a professional ballet company. In July, she attended a 3-week intensive training program at the University of South Carolina and has attended various master classes and workshops. She has performed in other classical ballet productions over the past six years including
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As the holiday season approaches, many of us will be looking for ways to enjoy the season without gaining unwanted pounds. Dr. Crystal Bowe shares some useful tips to help you fight the “holiday bulge”. 1. Cut out sugary drinks. Replacing your sweet tea or soda with a zero-calorie drink is an easy way to decrease your caloric intake at each meal without cutting out any food. Just one, 8ounce glass of sweet tea contains around 75 calories. One, 8-ounce cup of soda (depending on the brand) contains around 100 calories. Cutting out these extra calories is a great way to stay on track during the holidays with your diet. 2. Drink a glass of water before each meal. Research has shown that drinking an 8-ounce glass of water before each meal can decrease the amount of calories you eat with that meal. 3. Use a smaller plate. It may sound silly, but using a smaller plate can help decrease the amount of food you eat per meal. This tip is an easy way to reduce portion size. You only eat what you can fit on the plate. 4. Wait at least 15 minutes before having a second helping. After using a smaller plate, waiting 15 minutes before having your second helping gives your stomach time to tell your brain if you are really still hungry or not. 5. Walk it off. There is nothing better than a little exercise to help combat holiday weight gain. Aim for a minimum of 30 minutes a day. During the holidays, walking can be a great way to help kids burn off excess energy and to connect with family and friends. Dr. Crystal Bowe MD, MPH is a board certified family physician and a provider at CaroMont Family Medicine—South Gaston in Gastonia NC.
Farland, and sings in her middle school church choir. Jordan is the daughter of Vann and Tricia Noblett of Gastonia, and granddaughter of Fred and Irene Wyant of Belmont and Bobby and Susan England of Gastonia. Jordan has a 14-year-old brother, Jacob. The GDT annual holiday production of “The Nutcracker” will be performed at the Pamela Kimbrell Warlick Performing Arts Center at Gaston Day School on Dec. 6, 7, and 8. For tickets information, call GDT office at 704-865-5943 or visit www.gastondancetheatre.co m.
“Cinderella”, “Peter and the Wolf”, and “Carnival of the Animals”. Jordan is instructed by Ms. Tina Deese, artistic director at GDT and Dr. Andrew Carr, artistic director at Open Door Studios in Charlotte. She is also a member of the Gaston Dance Ensemble under the direction of Ms. Tammy Fox, executive director at GDT. Jordan is an A student at Gaston Christian School. She attends First Presbyterian Church in Belmont. She plays clarinet in her school band, takes piano lessons at Gaston School of the Arts, takes carillon lessons in Belmont from Mrs. Mary Mc-
MH Historical Society visits old cemeteries Members of the MH Historical Society recently went on a field trip to visit old local cemeteries led by Terry Waldrop as a follow up to his October meeting presentation. Terry, a Mount Holly native and long-time genealogist and researcher of old and abandoned family cemeteries, has documented thousands of individuals buried throughout Gaston and Lincoln Counties in three volumes of his book, “Old Gravesites Revisited”. As you can imagine, he has many interesting stories to tell of his 30-year journey. An energetic group of sixteen followed Terry up North Main Street/Highway 273 in Mt. Holly to visit eight cemeteries, all within a few miles of each other. Our field trip included visiting a Davenport Family cemetery, the Grace Cemetery, a Williams Family / Mountain Island Cemetery, the Flat Rock Cemetery, the Mount Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery, a Henderson Family cemetery across Hwy. 16 near the Stonewater Bay neighborhood, a Cox Family Memorial Cemetery, and a
Lineberger Family Cemetery on Horse Shoe Bend, near the Riverbend Steam Plant. Many of us weren’t aware these cemeteries even existed and some of them are located deep in wooded areas. We found unique circa 1800’s tombstones, many are still in good condition; some are broken or barely legible. A few cemeteries are enclosed with a wrought iron fence or a grouping of rocks; others have evidence of old sunken graves with tombstones long gone. One member of our group saw several graves of her ancestors for the first time. One of the cemeteries has graves of slaves; another has graves of numerous children, thought to be victims of a flu epidemic in the early 1900’s. Each cemetery is unique in its own way. Terry has researched and documented the graves in all of these cemeteries and shared his knowledge of the families as we visited each one. Several in the group are anxious to start their own research on the families we found. Needless to say, it was a most interesting and
enjoyable day and the Society has plans for more field trips in the future. The November 26th meeting of the Society will enjoy a presentation by Rusty Rozzelle of the Rozzelle’s Ferry Family on “The Historical Significance of the Catawba River”, sure to be another “don’t want to miss” program for history enthusiasts. The MH Historical Society extends a warm welcome to everyone interested in local history and in preserving Mount Holly’s historic character. The museum is open to visitors every 3rd Saturday from 9 AM to 12 Noon for touring its historic exhibits; monthly meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday at 7PM. A Membership Drive is now in progress with reduced annual dues of $20/individual, $30/family, and $50/business memberships available. The Society encourages you to attend a monthly meeting for an interesting program, meet some of its members and experience the excitement of learning more about our community’s past.
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play. In addition to the usual hot drinks and tasty treats in the coffee bar operated nightly by Belmont’s Caravan Coffee, the Visitor Pavilion will also host a beer and wine cash bar on Fridays, Saturdays and New Year’s Eve. Metrolina Model Railroaders also will return with a train display based on Southern Railway’s Saluda Mountain Grade, the steepest mainline grade in the country, which is located in the mountains of North Carolina. Back on the Four Season’s lawn, guests can enjoy live entertainment Thursday through Sunday. Southern Breezes will offer carriage rides through a portion of the display Thursday through Sunday, for an additional fee (weather permitting). Plus, The Garden Store will offer a selection of nature-based décor and gifts that feature locally produced and handmade items. Holiday extras include Santa’s Workshop on Saturdays, Dec. 7 and 14, Holiday Tea on Sundays, Dec. 1 and 8, and Sparkle New Year’s Eve on Dec 31. Admission to Holidays at the Garden is $12 for adults, $11 for seniors 60+, and $6 children 4-12. Members receive half-price admission. Hours are noon to 9 p.m. with lights on at 5 p.m. nightly. The Garden opens on Thanksgiving at 5 p.m. and is closed on Christmas Day.
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sang in a quartet in other churches. Life was not always easy and as with many families there were those times when we wondered if we would make it. Looking back I can say my father was a hard working Christian Republican. My mother was a hard working Christian Democrat. Together, they built a house, raised five kids, entertained family and friends and both lived to be 85. They were not wealthy in retirement but with a thirty-year miner’s pension, Social Security and a balanced lifestyle they did fine. If only all Republicans and Democrats today could be as blessed. Imagine what our states and nation might accomplish if we worked together? These are tough times. We have to make some unpopular decisions in this country. People are hurting, stressed to the max and even in the streets hungry. We cannot go on with the “Us against them” syndrome. If we do we are only going to lose more jobs, incur more national debt, lose more corporations to other countries, increase taxes and watch our communities drown in drugs, violence and poverty. Abraham Lincoln was quoting the Bible when he said, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Glenn Mollette is an American columnist read in all fifty states. Contact him at GMollette@aol.com Like his facebook page at www.facebook.com/glennmollette He is the author of American Issues, Hear him each Sunday night at 8 EST on XM Radio 131.
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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)
RESOLUTION OF INTENT A RESOLUTION declaring the intention of the City Council of the City of Mount Holly to consider the closing of portions of Elm Street, Hill Street, Hermes Avenue, and Wilson Street. WHEREAS, G. S. 160A-299 authorizes the City Council to close public streets and alleys; and, WHEREAS, the City Council considers it advisable to conduct a public hearing for the purpose of giving consideration to the closing of those portions of Elm Street, Hill Street, Hermes Avenue, and Wilson Street, as shown and described in a certain Petition filed by Caromont Health Inc. and others dated October 10, 2013. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that: 1. A public hearing will be held at 6:30 PM on November 25, 2013, in the Mount Holly Municipal Complex to consider a resolution closing those portions of Elm Street, Hill Street, Hermes Avenue, and Wilson Street described in the Petition.
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Good things going on at East Gaston On October 22 EGHS' Interact Club donated candy in order to pack 60 Halloween Treat Bags to be delivered to the Lowell Boys and Girls Club on Halloween. Teacher, Lynda Euchner, is the sponsor for the East Gaston Interact Club.
The East Gaston Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted a Powder Puff Football Game on Tuesday, October 29. $1,500 was raised from this event and will be donated to Gaston County Cancer Services. The FCA Powder Puff game was organized and led by two East Gaston teachers, Sean Joyce and Hannah McGee. Gabe Hudson and Omari Clarke - NC Honors Chorus members.
Caleb Lambert and McKinley Puckett, won first place in the Lake Hickory Fishing Tournament that was held on November 2nd.
For the Keep Gaston Beautiful Recycled Art Contest East Gaston submitted the maximum of five entries. This is East Gastonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first time competing in this county event. Two students won Honorable Mention. They are Van Dorn ("A Little Penguin") and Sarah Walker ("Hoot in the Stars"). This contest is open to every school in the county and there were great works entered. There will be an awards presentation at the Gaston County Library Main Branch on Nov. 14th at 11:30 am. Omari Clarke and Gabe Hutson, two East Gaston Choral Students were recently named as members of the North Carolina Honors Chorus. They traveled to Winston-Salem from November 8th-10th to participate in performance rehearsals. Both students participated in the final performance on November 10th. The Honors Chorus is made up of the top choral students in the state. East Gaston â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marching Warrior Bandâ&#x20AC;? Competition Season Recap- Chase High School â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trojan Tournament Of Bandsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oct. 12: 2nd place Hornline, 2nd place Colorguard, First place Drum Major; First place Percussion; First place Band in class 2A. East Burke High School â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cavalier Classicâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oct. 26: 2nd place Colorguard - with rating of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Superiorâ&#x20AC;?; First place Hornline â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with a rating of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Superiorâ&#x20AC;?; First place Drum Major â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with a rating of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Superiorâ&#x20AC;?; First place Percussion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with a rating of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Superiorâ&#x20AC;?; First place Band in class â&#x20AC;&#x153;1Aâ&#x20AC;? with a rating of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Superiorâ&#x20AC;?. Newton-Conover â&#x20AC;&#x153;Southeastern Classicâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 2: 2nd place Drum Major - with rating of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Superiorâ&#x20AC;?; First place Colorguard â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with a rating of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Superiorâ&#x20AC;?; First place Percussion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with a rating of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Superiorâ&#x20AC;?; First place Horn Line â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with a rating of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Superiorâ&#x20AC;?; First place Band in class â&#x20AC;&#x153;1Aâ&#x20AC;? with a rating of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Superiorâ&#x20AC;?.
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