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Volume 78 â&#x20AC;˘ Issue 48 â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Slavery, combat, a Civil War

Holiday events Parades Local communities will be kicking off the holiday season with a round of Christmas parades as follows: Belmont Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 4pm

East Gaston students produce memorable, historic film ALAN HODGE alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Over the decades there have been some memorable films such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gone With the Windâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Red Badge of Courageâ&#x20AC;? shot using the Civil War as a backdrop. Now, East Gaston High seniors Billy Kaskay and Lanie Summerlin, with a little help from their friends, have written and produced a War Between the States flick that's bound to get a lot of attention as well when it makes its You Tube debut on December 1. The hour-long film they made is called â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Nation Dividedâ&#x20AC;? and examines the attitudes of its characters regarding issues such as slavery and the horror of combat before and during the Civil War. Kaskay, who wrote the script, says the idea for the movie came to him in a burst of inspiration in response to an assignment for his U.S. history class last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I started working on it in November 2012,â&#x20AC;? he said. Kaskay realized he was

going to need help with his production and brought Summerlin on board. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It started small but became so much more,â&#x20AC;? said Summerlin. Another job Summerlin did was poking around vintage clothing stores and thrift shops looking for period costumes to use in the film. Kaskay bought a fake beard and stovepipe hat for the character of Abe Lincoln and some Union and Confederate caps for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;extrasâ&#x20AC;?. Kaskay's research also included doing a lot of reading on the Civil War era. Locations for the shooting included the historic Hoyle House on DallasStanley Rd. and the Old Dallas Jail. Another location was a field on Airport Rd. near Stanley where Confederate soldiers had actually camped before being sent on the railroad to boot camp in Raleigh. The actual filming brought more students into the production. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The technical part was a See FILM, 4A

Toy donations... ever wonder where they end up? By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

It's that time of year when local charities and other agencies collect toys for needy children. But where do those toys end up and how can folks who donate gifts be sure the goodies end up under the tree of a local boy or girl? The Belmont Community Organization has been helping folks since 1936 and that includes Christmas gifts for needy kids. In 20122013 the BCO ensured that 269 kids in 118 families got Christmas toys. The BCO uses the angel tree method of toy collection and distribution where folks fill out a form listing their child's sizes and â&#x20AC;&#x153;wish listâ&#x20AC;? then return it to the BCO where a â&#x20AC;&#x153;patronâ&#x20AC;? picks it up, buys the gift(s), and takes them

back to the BCO headquarters on E. Catawba Ave. BCO director Paula Wilkerson explains what happens next. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once the gift bags are returned, we call the parent and they come pick it up,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do it this way due to limited storage space.' The BCO already has 184 angel forms filled out with all of them having been â&#x20AC;&#x153;adoptedâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Due to the generosity of the community we have never had a problem getting our angels adopted,â&#x20AC;? said Wilkerson. All of the information relating to the BCO angel tree project is documented to protect the identity of the kids and the givers as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is carefully documented,â&#x20AC;? said Wilkerson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We track everything that comes in.â&#x20AC;? To make sure that the BCO toys go to local kids, the BCO tracks angel tree applications using address information provided by the client and a map of its service area. The Community Relief See DONATIONS, 4A

Mount Holly Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 4pm Cramerton Thursday, Dec. 4 at 4pm Stanley Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 3pm McAdenville, ChristmasTown USA, celebrated the start of the Christmas season with their annual parade Saturday. It was a little chilly but blue skies prevailed for the event. See more photos on page 5A!

Reidy honored as she bids GC schools farewell ALAN HODGE alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Gaston County Schools held a reception last week at the Central Administration Office on Osceola St. to honor former Belmont resident and retiring Chief Communications Officer Bonnie Reidy. The event was packed to the gills with Reidy's well wishers and colleagues who stood in a long line to shake her hand, hug, and say goodbye. Several dignitaries were there including Gaston Schools Board of Education Chairman Kenneth Lutz, Gaston County Principal of the Year Terry Usery, former GCS Superintendent Edward Sadler, and current Superintendent Reeve McGlohon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with students, outstanding teachers, principals, parents, school board members, su-

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Gaston County Schools held a reception last week for retiring Chief Communications Officer Bonnie Reidy. Seen with Reidy are her interim successor former Cherryville Eagle editor Todd Hagans (left) and retiring GCS Superintendent Reeves McGlohon. perintendents, and others who want to make Gaston schools the best in the nation,â&#x20AC;? Reidy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been given many opportunities over the years and am thankful.â&#x20AC;? A true Southern lady, Reidy had been the face and

gracious voice of GCS since 1996 when she was named GCS Communications/Public Information Director. In 2005 she assumed the role of Chief Communications Officer. Her career with GCS stretches back to 1976 See REIDY, 4A

Booker named next GCS superintendent The Gaston County Board of Education unanimously appointed Deputy Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffery Booker as the next superintendent of Gaston County Schools. The Board announced the appointment during Monday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular meeting. Booker will become superintendent on January 1, 2014 when L. Reeves McGlohon retires. Booker, 50, joined Gaston County Schools in 2009 as Deputy Superintendent for Operations. His yearly salary will be $180,000. Gaston County Board of Education Chairman Kenneth R. Lutz, Jr. stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Deputy Superintendent Jeff Booker to serve as the next Superintendent of Gaston County Schools. With knowledge and expertise in finance, educational facilities and program management, Mr. Booker is a visionary leader who will move Gaston County Schools forward.â&#x20AC;? A graduate of the University of Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prestigious McIntire School of Commerce,

Booker has a concentration in finance and additional coursework in management and leadership. He has a North Carolina Real Estate license and is a Certified Cash Manager. Prior to joining GCS, Booker served as assistant vice pres- W. Jeffery Booker ident of Carolinas has been named the HealthCare System next superintendent in Charlotte from of GCS. He will begin 2005-2009 and prin- working in the posicipal of LWA Associ- tion on January 1, ates in Cramerton for 2014 nine years. LWA Associates is a professional firm that specializes in management of educational facilities. LWA was a consultant for the $2.5 billion Higher Education Bond program passed by N.C. voters. During that same period, LWA

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Tree lighting On Monday, December 2 at 4:30 p.m. the lights will be turned on in McAdenville at Legacy Park. On the night before the Belmont Christmas parade each December, the Chamber coordinates a tree-lighting ceremony for Belmont in front of City Hall. This years tree lighting will take place December 2 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Singing this year will be the Youth of Christ Choir from Hood Memorial AME Zion Church. In one of his final official acts, retiring Mayor Richard Boyce will light the tree. Keep Belmont Beautiful will provide refreshments.

The spirit of the holidays abounds As night falls across Belmont this holiday season, guests will find themselves surrounded by the warm glow of Christmas lights and small-town charm. From the organic and elegant displays of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden's Holidays at the Garden to the thousands of flickering bulbs illuminating McAdenville, visitors will discover wonder and awe at every turn. Arrive in Belmont this holiday and experience a bit of seasonal nostalgia while creating memories and beginning new traditions. "Holidays in our town are quite the 'can't miss' attraction," said Jim Hoffman, Director of Marketing for Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. "The welcoming environment coupled with the lights blanketing our community warm the spirit just in time for Christmas." From Nov. 22 to Dec. 31, the sights and scents of winter will envelop guests at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. With a cup of hot cider in hand, enjoy the annual Holidays at the Garden to feature favorites such as a 16-foot tall tree comprised entirely of live orchids and the half-million LED lights sparkling across plants, trees and pathways. Also brightening guests' garden adventures this year is a See HOLIDAY SPIRIT, 5A

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■ OBITUARIES Frank MacIntosh U.S. Army veteran Mount Holly– Frank Wentworth MacIntosh, 83, passed a w a y peacefully Sunday, November 17, 2013. “Frankie”, as he was called by his friends and “Pappy” by his grandchildren, was born July 22, 1930 in Reading, Pa. He served four years in the United States Army and worked 54 years for Gas Fired Products of Charlotte, NC. Survivors are his wife of 61 years Dorothy Sellers MacIntosh, children Dale MacIntosh of Surfside Beach, SC, Keith MacIntosh of Mt. Holly, Sherri Ernest McJunkins A musician and songwriter Belmont- Ernest William McJunkins, Sr., age 92, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at C a r oMont R e gional Medical Center while surrounded by his family. He was born in Chattanooga, TN, a son of the late Joseph and Florine Featherstone McJunkins. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Margaret Martin McJunkins; daughter, Shelia M. Rollins; brothers, Lester, Ray and Milburn McJunkins; sister, Eloise Armstrong. Ernest retired as Superintendent from Piedmont Processing after 45 years of service. He was a country musician and songwriter, enjoyed playing gospel and bluegrass music and was an avid gardener. He and his wife were instrumental in organizing and developing the ministries of Harvest Church, Alexander Baptist Church and South Point Baptist Church where he Linda Nelson

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Hedgepeth of Batesburg, SC, and Dorothy Pennington of Mt. Holly. Frankie was the proud grandfather of seven grandsons, one granddaughter, and four greatgrandchildren. A memorial service celebrating his life was held at First Baptist Church, Mt. Holly on Saturday, December 14, at 7:00 PM. The family received friends following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be mailed to the CaroMont Health Foundation, PO Box 1747, Gastonia, NC 28053 / Attn: Amy. Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly served the family.

was a charter member. He continued this passion as a resident of Terrace Ridge where he helped initiate the Wednesday morning prayer meeting and Bible study. He is survived by his children, Ernest W. McJunkins, Jr. of Belmont, Nancy M. White and husband Lowell of Belmont, Sissy F. Ritchie and husband Phillip of Belmont; brothers, Carl Lee McJunkins of Clover, Kenneth McJunkins of Belmont; eight grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 pm, Saturday, November 23 at South Point Baptist Church with Dr. James C. Hilton officiating. The family received friends from 12:30 until 2 pm prior to the service. Interment was in Evergreen “A Quiet Place”. Memorials in the name of Ernest William McJunkins, Sr. may be made to Harvest Church Benevolence Fund, 7429 Tuckaseegee Rd., Charlotte, NC 28214. McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont served the family. www.mcleanfuneral.com

Harry R. Melton An avid golfer Kings Mtn.– Harry R. Melton, age 80, former resident of 208 Amity Circle, Belmont, NC died Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Morningside Assisted Living, Gastonia, NC. He was born in Rutherford Co, NC to the late Baxter and Hannah Dixon Melton. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 43 years, Priscilla “Prissy” Melton; his son, Todd Melton; brothers, Randal Dixon, Tom Melton, and Billy Melton. Mr. Melton graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 1953 and was the retired President of Amity Finance, Gastonia, after 38 years of service. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Belmont, member of the Resident Lenders of North Carolina, former member of the Kiwanis Club and the Chamber of Commerce. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War, 101st Airborne Division. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend who Peggy Smith Gastonia – Peggy Jean Williams Smith, 78, passed away Saturday November 9, 2013 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Gas-

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City of Belmont workers Paul Kirkland and Brandon Mosteller braved the cold last Wednesday morning to install holiday banners on Main St. lamp posts. Christmas lights have already been put on Main St. trees.

Funeral Directors 1953 to the late Charlie Powel Moore and Ruby Jewel Kaylor. Celebration of Life service was 2:30 pm Friday, November 22, at Maranatha Church of God, 2435 Redbud Drive, Gastonia. Burial was private.

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was an avid golfer. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the caregivers of Terrace Ridge Assisted Living, Morningside Assisted Living and the caregivers of Home Instead. They would also like to send a special thanks to Mr. Melton’s extended family at Amity Finance, Gastonia. Survivors include son, Chip Melton and wife Debbie, Cramerton, NC; sister, Helen McAbee, Kings Mountain; three grandchildren, Maria Melton, Christa Wackerhagen and husband Luke, and Jenna Melton; two great grandchildren, Brett Wackerhagen and Sam Tomlinson. Graveside service will be held at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Wednesday, November 27, 11am, with Rev. Chuck Baker officiating. Visitation was 6-8pm Tuesday evening, November 26, at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain. Interment was at Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 748 Belmont, NC 28012. Guest register www.harrisfunerals.com. Harris Funeral Home served the family.

Harris Funeral Home ton Co., born January 27, 1935 to the late Sam and Lela Mae Jackson Williams. Visitation was Thursday November 21, from 1-2pm at Withers & Whisenant Funeral Home. Burial was private.

POLICE - CRIME School lockdown At 8:39 a.m. Friday morning the Belmont Police Department received a call from Gaston County Police asking to assist them with a report of a subject with a gun near North Belmont Elementary School. The school was put on lockdown as a precautionary measure. Officers from Bel-

mont, Mt. Holly and Gaston County proceeded to the campus and immediately located the suspect. He was in his yard and was in possession of a pellet gun. The subject had been shooting at squirrels. According to Belmont police, at no time were students or staff in any danger.

Parade to be shown live online The Belmont Christmas parade on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 4 p.m., can be seen live online via BelmontCAM. Former Belmont residents living elsewhere and friends and family of current residents will be able to see the parade live on the Internet by going to the Montcross Area Chamber’s

website at www.montcrossareachamber.com. BelmontCAM is a service of the Chamber and is affiliated with EarthCam, the world’s largest webcam network. By going to the Belmont site on Earthcam, viewers will be able to share images from the parade on social media and by email.

MH Sports Hall of Fame announces 2013 donations The Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2013 patronage of the following deserving organizations: The Mount Holly Community Relief Organization will receive a $500 donation, the Mount Holly Optimist Club will receive $200 and Mount Holly Middle School Football will receive $200. In addition, the Ida Rankin Safety Patrol will receive $150. This organization provided services for the MHSHOF at the induction ceremony in August. The MHSHOF thanks all of the sponsors and patrons who supported its banquet, making these donations possible.

In other business, the MHSHOF has elected its officers for 2014-2016: President – Aaron Suttonfield, Vice-President – James Ford, Secretary – Eddie Wilson and Treasurer – Gary Neely. The Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame, a 501c3 charitable organization, was established to honor the community’s rich sports history and to recognize the outstanding individuals and teams who have excelled over the last century on behalf of our city. For more information contact: Gary Neely 704827-4005 or 704-214-3780; gmneely@bellsouth.net

KMHS class of ‘63 reunion The Reunion will be held on March 8, 2014 at the Le Grand Center, 1800 E. Marion Street, Shelby, N.C. 28152. This event begins at 6:30 with a reception followed by a buffet dinner at 7:30. A DJ will spin music from our era for your listening and dancing enjoyment for the remainder of the evening. The cost for this event is $40.00 per person. Additionally, actives are being developed for the entire weekend. Those planning to attend should send their reservation form along with payment to Mack Jenkins, 1052 Oates

Road, Bessemer City, NC, 28016. Checks should be made payable to David Williams-Reunion Account. Reservation deadline is Monday, February 10, 2014. Also, class members from 1962 thru 1964 are invited. All Kings Mountain High School Classmates of 1963 should be receiving an invitation by e-mail or U.S. Mail. If you do not receive information concerning this event, please contact either Mack Jenkins at mackj1@bellsouth.net, 704864-5908 or Dave Williams at ameribesthome@verizon.net, 301-875-6231.

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Rollins class of â&#x20AC;&#x2122;66 graduates reunite By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Thirsty-five folks of the A.M. Rollins School Class of 1966 got together recently at the Tuckaseege Community Center in Mount Holly and let the good old times roll even though their school itself was torn down in 1969. The Rollins School was founded as the Mount Holly Colored School in 1930 and was the place where Mount Holly area African-American children attended class in grades one through eight. Later, it took the name of the first principal, A.M. Rollins. One of the alumni that was at the reunion, Joy Henderson Walker, grew up on old 27 highway west of West Creek and along with her mother attended the Rollins School. Walker currently lives in Charlotte. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We felt this was an important event since all of us had anticipated attending Reid High School in Belmont after graduating from Rollins,â&#x20AC;? Walker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were waiting for our rite of passage to the great high school. So, we never got to make it to Reid and it has been over 45 years since we left Rollins Elementary.â&#x20AC;? Like Rollins, Reid school also met with the wrecking ball. It was felled in 1966. Previously, Rollins children had gone to Reid to complete their high school years. The Rollins School no longer stands on the site where it was built on Hawthorn Street in the community called Freedom in Mt. Holly. Instead, there's a monument on the site that was dedicated by the Mount Holly Black History Committee on Sept. 12, 2009. There's also a Memory Walk sidewalk with the names of folks who donated funds for the monument's construction. The marker itself is engraved with a likeness of the school, as well as the names of principals Rollins and Willie McDuffie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Here are four teachers from that era that are still living today,â&#x20AC;? said Walker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Only two were able to attend our event. You could see the spark of glee in their eyes as they rekindled the past with us. It was amazing how happy they were to share their stories with us.â&#x20AC;? The teachers who attended the reunion event included Ms.. Edith J Reid who now lives in Charlotte and is a three times cancer survivor, and Mr. Carroll B. Saunders who lives in Gastonia.

Mrs. Priscilla Kornegay was unable to attend due to prior engagements. She lives in Charlotte. with her husband Sam. Mrs.. Barbara Hancock Grier who was from Mt. Holly and graduated Reid High school and lives in Belmont tried to attend although she has been hospitalized several times and is ill. Rollins had an administrative assistant Ms. Mae Ruth Anthony who lives in Mount Holly. Ms. Anthony assisted Mr. Rollins in the office. Ms. Anthony was unable to attend due to a prior engagement that day. A Rollins tradition was acted out at the reunion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were entertained with the ringing of the hand bell which was sounded during school at the start of each class, recess and dismissal each day,â&#x20AC;? said Walker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was not a single day missed by the bell. The bell is over 100 years old and is owned by Mr. Saunders who told us our principal's wife gave it to him. I asked him if the bell could one day be passed down as part of Rollins Elementary School history in Mt. Holly.â&#x20AC;? Walker and her classmates also reflected on the times that came to the school during the early 1960s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While attending Rollins we lost our only principal Mr. A.M. Rollins, our United States President , John F. Kennedy,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I recall 'The Sound of Music' was showing at the Carolina Theater in downtown Charlotte.â&#x20AC;? Classmates that had passed on were also remembered at the reunion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We welcomed everybody then had prayer before we recognized our deceased classmates,â&#x20AC;? said Walker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had asked our teachers to be prepared to address the group with a few thoughts of the school. They really did address the class of 1966 with warm and kind words. Finally, I did a special tribute to Mr. A.M. Rollins.â&#x20AC;? Overall, Walker says the reunion was a rousing success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt very relieved and extremely happy having seen so many of us together,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People we had not spent a minute with in 45 years, it was good to see and talk with. I think the timing was just right for the Class of 1966 of Rollins Elementary School to have sponsored a wonderful event. It was worth the effort.â&#x20AC;?

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This group of folks represents former students and staff of the Rollins School that once stood in Mount Holly. The Class of 1966 got together recently for a reunion.

Scouts update St. Benedictâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cemetery St. Benedict's is a black, Catholic cemetery located across from Hawthorne Ford that was established by the monks of Belmont Abbey and now maintained by Queen of Apostles Church. It is hidden in a woodsy area and not well known, but some landscaping was recently updated by several members of Boy Scout Troop 56 and Brendan Granson for his Eagle Project. In the picture is Sam Watson, Brendan Granson, Eric Euler and James Granson, missing is Noah Keller. The boys pulled out an overgrown, neglected garden around a statue of the Virgin Mary and re-landscaped the area, and cleaned up the sur-

rounding woods. Troop 56 is sponsored by Belmont's

First United Methodist Church and the project was

sponsored by Queen of the Apostles Church.

South Point holding online library fundraiser South Point High School have brought us a total of Library is having an online about $3,550.00. That means Titlewish fundraiser. 100% we are now almost of the money raised will go $35,000.00 behind in our redirectly to purchasing new sources. With families strugmaterials for our school ligling to make ends meet, brary. some of our children need our Follett Library Resources schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s library resources has set up a special website now more than ever. Several just for the library. Anyone of our ninth and tenth grade and any business who wishes English teachers assign extra to make a difference at our book projects to their stuschool can make donations dents. Our students want to using their credit or debit read the latest material out Photo by Tom Nencetti GCS there.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of our most card. The minimum donation is just $10.00. 100% of the Jordan Wilson, daughter of Chip (SPHS softball coach) and avid readers have read most money will go directly to the Tracy Wilson is seen availing herself of the South Point High of the popular books in their school. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be asked library resources. favorite genre. We need to to buy anything and a receipt help these students get gave the library close to $10,000.00 per will come straight to you via email. year to buy books. According to Mrs. ahead,â&#x20AC;? continued Gentry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are Follett Library Resources will Elaine Gentry, South Point High asking the community to participate match 10% of every dollar raised. To Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Library Media Coordina- and help us raise at least $2,500.00 for make a donation go to the South Point tor, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because of the economic trou- new library books.â&#x20AC;? High School website http://www.gas- bles, the county has only given our If you have any questions about the ton.k12.nc.us/schools/spoint/Pages/wel school libraries a little over $3,000.00 fund raiser call Mrs. Gentry at 704come.aspx and click the Donate button. for books in the last four years. Our 825-5221 or email her at For at least ten years the county fund raisers for the past three years esgentry@gaston.k12.nc.us.

News from the NSDAR Members of the William Gaston NSDAR met Nov. 14 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church where they heard a presentation by John Andringa, the flag man featured in Our State magazine. At this meeting a new member, Betty Harwell, was inducted. Articles for veterans, military, and schools were collected. On Nov. 18 the chapter took part in the dedication of the 100th Habitat for Humanity House in Gaston County. The chapter pre-

sented a US flag to the home and also a US flag that had flown over the Capitol in Washington. Dignitaries at the event included Habitat for Humanity director Mary Harris, Judge Jesse Caldwell, Sheriff Alan Cloninger, Police Chief Stacy Conly, Fire Chief Phil Welch, and City Councilman Jim Gallagher. Pictured below from left; Regent Eva Ann Via, Jane Whippo, Frances Springs, Janet Smitherman.

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FILM: explores the Civil War, slavery & more

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small group,â&#x20AC;? said Kaskay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The filming was done by a lot of people - whoever we had at the time. Sam Casciani, Jodie Winchester, Jonathon Taylor, Lanie, and I filmed most of the movie. I give Jonathon the credit for most of the wonderful shots, as he really knew what he was doing and was very innovative. Although others helped, the majority of the editing was done by Lanie and myself - it was a long and tough process, but we learned as we moved along and really enjoyed it. For characters, Kaskay called on his fellow students to portray soldiers, civilians, and politicians. He and Summerlin took the lead roles and ran with them. One of the film's main characters is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Roseâ&#x20AC;?, a slave. For that role, Kaskay approached African-American student Aliyah Adams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was nervous about how she might react being asked to portray a slave,â&#x20AC;? he said. He breathed a sigh of relief when Adams took him up on the offer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wasn't offended because I knew it was an historical film,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was an interesting role. Rose is a strong character and I hope it teaches people about how it was for some slaves.â&#x20AC;? The students were rookies at acting, but did a great job.

Organization (CRO) at 2120 Spring St. (between the Food Lion and ABC store) in Mount Holly has had an angel tree program for many years. The CRO also takes toys from any group or individual who wants to have them placed in a general Christmas collection area at the facility. According to CRO spokesperson Peggy Putnam, about 200 toys have been gathered so far, but many more are still needed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We still have 100 angel tree names that have not been selected,â&#x20AC;? Putnam said. The CRO uses a form similar to the BCO one for its angle tree program. The forms are available at local schools, churches, and at the CRO building. Anyone can choose a child to sponsor from the filled-out forms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The forms have to be back here by Dec. 18th,â&#x20AC;? said Putnam. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will give out the toys on Dec. 21st.â&#x20AC;? The CRO will also have a toy pickup day on the 21st for those who didn't get an angel tree sponsor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People in our coverage area can just come in and pick a gift from what's left,â&#x20AC;? said Putnam. Also like the BCO, the CRO keeps careful records of its angel tree program. About nine-tenths of the angel tree participants are clients already so the CRO has their addresses and knows they are in the service area. Others need to provide an address that can be verified as CRO eligible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We keep a notebook of the forms and then enter the information in the computer,â&#x20AC;? Putnam said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We track the angles and children that have been taken and those that have not. Hopefully we will get them all taken care of but people need to come in and select a child's angel as soon as possible for that to happen this year.â&#x20AC;?

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East Gaston students Billy Kaskay and Lanie Summerlin coproduced and starred in a Civil War-era film â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Nation Dividedâ&#x20AC;?. Aliyah Adams (right) played an important role in the film as a slave making her way North. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did not personally have any acting experience, and neither did Lanie, Aliyah, Jodie, Landon Alexander, or Sam,â&#x20AC;? said Kaskay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For most of the main actors, it was our first venture into acting - and everyone did surprisingly well. Claire Biggerstaff and Jessi Banks did have experience through school plays and the like. Kaskay and Summerlin's history teacher Dale Starnes was amazed at the work that went into making â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Nation Dividedâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They blew the assignment out of the water,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It's the best project I've seen as long as I've been teaching.â&#x20AC;? With â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Nation Dividedâ&#x20AC;? under his belt, Kaskay is not letting any moss grow on his cinematic feet. He's already working on a second film

entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Raeâ&#x20AC;? about a teen girl holding on to her religion as she struggles with mental illness. Would Kaskay consider a career in film making? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Definitely,â&#x20AC;? he said. For those interested in finding out more about â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Nation Dividedâ&#x20AC;? and seeing it when it comes on YouTube December 1, check out some of the following links. http://cloudlessfilms.moo nfruit.com/ (This is where the film will be viewable on December 1st) https://www.youtube.co m/channel/UCSJVqO1N_rs ZerPqkGb3UkA https://www.facebook.co m/nationdividedmovie https://twitter.com/cloudlessfilms http://cloudlesswords.wo rdpress.com/

BOOKER: named next GCS superintendent From page 1A also served GCS in developing the 2001 $89 million bond package. In addition, the firm was program manager for the design and construction of the GCS nine classroom additions provided by the 2001 bond package. Booker played a major leadership role with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools from 1994 to 2000. During that time, he served as CMS assistant superintendent of building services for three years (1997-2000) and prior to that he was executive director of facilities, 19951997, and director of finance and program management for one year. While over building services, he restructured and streamlined the maintenance, custodial and capital departments into one single service organization. One of his most significant accomplishments during his tenure at CMS was the development and passage of a $417 million bond program that included 10 new schools and 46 renovation projects. As CMS facilities leader, he directed the maintenance

department, custodial operations, and capital expenditures for the 28th largest school district in the country. While finance director, he was responsible for overseeing bond financed capital expenditures that exceeded $400 million and the development of capital projects from initial formulation through facility dedication. Booker has an extensive background in finance and retirement investments. He was manager of debt compliance and pension investments for Collins & Aikman Group in Charlotte from 1992-1994, and he has also worked for McDevitt Street Bovis and First Union National Bank. Active in numerous professional and community organizations, he is a member of the North Carolina Association of School Administrators, Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principals Association, North Carolina Cash Management Association, the Gaston County Economic Development Commission and Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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Booker is the Gaston County Schools representative to the American Disabilities Board. He serves on the Gaston 2020 Committee and he is past Board Chairman of the Barnabas Counseling Center. In 2013, Booker received the Gaston County Police Award for outstanding work on Communications/School Safety. He was honored with the American Schools and University magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prestigious Innovative and Efficient Design Award for his creative work in the construction of a North Carolina high school in 1996. A college and high school baseball standout, Booker was All-Atlantic Coast Conference. He was inducted into the Ferrum College (Virginia) Sports Hall of Fame in October. A firm believer in the importance of contributing to your community, he has volunteered his time to coach youth athletics for Cramerton Parks and Recreation since 2003. Booker lives in Gastonia and is married to Rhonda Collins Booker and they have three children: a daughter, who attends Appalachian State University, and two sons â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one is a student at Cramerton Middle School and the other attends Forestview High School. An active church member, he attends Grace Covenant Church and serves as an Elder.

people who are already our local clients,â&#x20AC;? said Myers. For the second year in a row, the Gaston County Police Department has formed a partnership with the Gaston County chapter of the United States Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots Program and the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headquarters at 420 West Franklin Blvd in Gastonia is now a drop off point for toys. Toys for Tots donation boxes are located in the front foyer of the police department. The departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Explorer Scout Post will also be assisting the Toys for Tots Program with toy collections as well The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. Bill Starr is in charge of Gaston County Toys for Tots. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The majority of our toys go to local nonprofit organizations who give them out,â&#x20AC;? said Starr. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year we gave out ten thousand toys to over three thousand kids in Gaston County.â&#x20AC;? According to Starr, folks can sign up to receive toys on the Toys for Tots website. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We check the names against other groups to make sure there's no double-dipping,â&#x20AC;? said Starr. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If someone from outside out area contacts us we direct them to other counties. All of our toys stay in Gaston County.â&#x20AC;? If you would like to make a donation to Toys for Tots, have your business become a toy drop off point, find a current toy drop off point or want more information about the Toys for Tots program, please visit the Toys for Tots web-site at http://www.toysfortots.org/ or contact the Gaston County Toys for Tots Coordinator, Bill Starr, at bill@wfstarr.com or 919-7938833.

REIDY: bids farewell to GC schools From page 1A when she was a teacher at Grier Junior High. Reidy brought impressive credentials to her job. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Campbell University, a Master of Arts Degree from Appalachian State University, and an Educational Specialist Degree from Northwestern Louisiana State University. During her time in the Communications Department, Reidy garnered many awards. Just a few include the National School Public Relations Mentor Legacy Leadership Award 2013, the Barry Gaskins Award for Outstanding Service to School Public Relations, many National School Public Relations Associations Awards of Merit, and the NSPRA President's Star Team. Reidy is also a published author and served on numerous Gaston County civic groups including the United Way, LookUp Gaston, the

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SOCKS (Serving Our Community With Kindness in Springwood) is another local organization that has given away Christmas toys to kids for decades. Nancy Myers is the SOCKS director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been around for over 30 years and that has always been the case,â&#x20AC;? said Myers. SOCKS sends the first names, clothes sizes, and ages of needy kids to local churches, members buy the gifts, then return them to SOCKS headquarters at 160 Woodlawn St. in North Belmont. After the gifts are brought in, Myers contacts the family. Most of the gifts are given out during the second week of December. So far this year, SOCKS had had 175 names adopted, but there are still some that need to be chosen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of our gift names are children of

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■ MEDITATION Santa himself paid a visit to the McAdenville Christmas parade last Saturday.

Let God build the room

For a listing of area parades and tree lightings see page 1A. Photos by Alan Hodge

Rev. Angela Pleasants First United Methodist Church, Mount Holly

My mother had a phrase she would always say to my brother when he filled his plate with more food than he could eat. She would say, “Your eyes are bigger than your belly.” I would make fun of my brother with great pride in my self-control. This year at our United Methodist annual conference my mother’s phrase came to mind. I had dinner one night with a church member. I ate half a large veggie pizza, garlic bread, and a large ice cream in a waffle cone. As I waddled to my hotel room I was in great distress. The next morning I had the worse belly ache from a full stomach. There was a time in my

HOLIDAY SPIRIT: abounds in Belmont and surrounding communities

A time to give thanks By Lisa Harper Special to the Banner News

From page 1A 30-foot-tall Frasier Fir encircled by a 1:7 scale train to complete the holiday scene. Only a few minutes from Belmont, discover the bright holiday lights of McAdenville, also known as Christmas Town, USA. Since 1956, McAdenville has transformed its quaint town into a dazzling spectacle of more than 375 decorated trees, 200 lit lamppost wreaths, chiming Christmas music, a life-size nativity scene and a large glimmering lake fountain, reflecting colors along the water. McAdenville's unique Christmas display has warmed the hearts of millions for more than five decades. This year, the Tree Lighting Ceremony will begin Christmas Town's season on Dec. 2 with lights glowing nightly through Dec. 26. Just outside of Belmont, the Billy Graham Library also welcomes guests for a Christmas celebration, Dec. 2-23. Named one of the Top 100 Christmas Events in the U.S. by the American Bus Association, the joy-filled event features a live nativity scene, horse-drawn carriage rides, light displays, caroling, Christmas story time for kids of all ages and much more. "Christmastime in Belmont is a perfect break from the routine for the whole family," said Ted Hall, president of the Chamber of Commerce. "Beautiful lights, small-town appeal, excellent restaurants, boutique shopping -- Belmont is a great way to get in the holiday spirit."

For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer. 1Timothy 4: 4-5 Thanksgiving is a perfect time to stop for a moment once a year and remember to give thanks. It’s a time to be grateful for one’s health, family, friends, job, home and having food on the table. Most especially now, as many are in the midst of witnessing an unstable economy, as well as the recent hurricane that many are still trying to recover from. Counting our blessings for what we do have is just one of the most important things that I know we can all be thankful for. For our children we must remind them of gratitude. So many of them don’t appreciate what they have. They simply want more, especially since Christmas comes just a few weeks away from Thanksgiving. Just a few years back I remember one family who took their son to the local Salvation Army so that they could all volunteer in helping serve a warm meal to the homeless.

I know in the years to come that one Thanksgiving will always be a memory that will be ever present. To the God to whom Abraham Lincoln looked in the midst of the Civil War as he made Thanksgiving an annual national holiday in 1863: The faith in God that the pilgrims exhibited on embarkation from the old world became thankfulness to the same God on disembarkation in the New World. So instead of wrapping ourselves around food, football, and naps, may this special holiday once again remind us of the many things we are thankful for. Give thanks for God for the blessings we are surrounded in every day of our lives. Give back, pay it forward. Then sit back and watch many blessings unfold. Just remember that you are truly blessed, not only on Thanksgiving, but every single day of your life. If the only prayer you ever say in your life is “Thank You” that would suffice. May you and your family have a happy, healthy and blessed Thanksgiving. “What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.” Psalm 116:12-13

life I was so full of external things I scarcely made room for God. I was busy serving on committees, chairing committees, preaching, teaching, and traveling. I felt I was doing a lot of “good” things so surely God was pleased. I figured preparing for conferences counted as my devotion time. The day came when things began to unravel. It felt like I was losing everything even the blessings of God. Looking back I realized I was losing everything, but later I was thankful. Due to burn-out everything was stripped from me and all I had left was God. I resigned from the few remaining committee positions I held in the conference and began to refocus on my relationship with God. I discovered prestige and accomplishments were crowding out my relationship with God. It is not how much knowledge we can acquire about him. It is not how much we can memorize scripture. It is not about how many good things we accomplish. What is most important is a relationship with God. “…that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him.” Ephesians 1:17 NKJV. Instead of searching for the wisdom of the world know that God is all we need. In him we find wisdom which teaches us how to relate to God and how to use his truth. In him we find revelation through the Holy Spirit who reveals the knowledge of God to us. Now, I don’t just make room for God. I let him build the room and fill it with his Spirit.

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DSBG to open for Thanksgiving During the past decade stores and venues have begun opening on Thanksgiving to offer an alternative to Black Friday events. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden has decided to open on Thanksgiving at 5 p.m., to offer families a new, post-turkey tradition that appeals to young and old alike. Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 28: 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Garden opens; 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carmen Giardino will play your holiday favorites on saxophone and flute; Friday, Nov. 29 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brandon Williams will entertain audiences with his live jazz renditions of holiday classics; 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first public appearance; Saturday, Nov. 30 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brandon

Williams will entertain audiences with his live jazz renditions of holiday classics; 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Santa Claus comes to the Garden; Sunday, Dec. 1 6 p.m. - Scotch Soda with a Twist is sure to get your toes tapping as they play holiday favorites. This year, the Gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual holiday display weaves together a special tapestry that creates a natural winter wonderland that includes: model train displays, carriage rides, family Christmas Crafts, holiday carols, a spectacular 16-foot-tall Orchid Tree featuring more than 300 orchids, a 30-foot-tall Frasier Fir, a half-million Christmas lights and fire pit for sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;more making.

Community Image is important to the Mount Holly Community Development Foundation, and Board Director Bob Mageau has made it a family affair. The welcome sign on Hwy. 273 near Pinewood Elementary School has been tended by the Mageau family and students from the school since MHCDF adopted the Gateway Gardens. Pictured from left, Sofia, Bobby, and Andy Mageau. MHCDF Photo

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Red Raiders blast Bulldogs, 51-14 Next up, Concord Spiders By John Wilson John.bannernews@gmail.com

Earlier in the year the Burns Bulldogs had beaten the Freedom Patriots 24-6. A few weeks ago the Patriots drew the controversial #1 seed. So when the Bulldogs came calling South Point

Red Raiders expected a tough game. Things started off with a Tanner Muse interception returned for a TD. It all went down hill for Burns from there. Burns turned the ball over 5 times and South Point took advantage of it. The Red Raiders beat the Bull-

Concord Spider scouting report By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

The Red Raiders will take their freight train offense and lights out defense on the road to meet the Concord Spiders in the 3rd round of the state 3A playoffs. South Point will have their work cut out for them when they enter Robert C. Blake stadium this Friday. The Spiders are the current South Piedmont Conference champions. They went 11-0 in the regular season posting impressive wins along the way. The Spiders are a team that can go toe to toe with the Red Raiders. But they are not invincible. Team Strengths Running Game: The Spiders are a team that can run and pass. With that said the Spiders rely heavily on the run. 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 210 pound junior Rocky Reid is a beast. He holds several school records. This year against Central Cabarrus he rumbled for 325 yards on 37 carries. He recently broke the school record for career rushing when he broke a record that held since 1996. Reid has amassed over 2,611 yards off of 298 carries. He boasts an 8.76 yd. per carry average. He is a touchdown machine. When the Spiders put the ball in the air they can be very effective. This year the Spiders QBs have completed 74 passes on 130 attempts. They have thrown 17 TDs and 2 picks. The top Concord QB is sophomore Keenan Black. Black does not throw the ball recklessly. Defense: The Spiders defense is hard hitting and opportunistic. They get after the quarterback and produce turn overs if their opponent plays sloppy. The Spiders â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dâ&#x20AC;? has 23 sack, 16 interceptions and 11 fumble recoveries this year.

dogs 51-14 in the second round of the state playoffs. South Point head coach Mickey Lineberger was very pleased with the results. He was in rare form while giving a post game interview. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played a complete game,â&#x20AC;? Lineberger said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played well in all phases of the game. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best we played all year.â&#x20AC;? Lineberger was thrilled with the performance of his defense. The Red Raiders limited the Bulldogs offense in many ways despite giving up 318 yards. The turnovers proved to be critical. The Red Raiders â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dâ&#x20AC;? made Burns pay for every yard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Burns is a fine team,â&#x20AC;? Lineberger said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They challenged us. We hit better than in other games. We created turnovers.â&#x20AC;? The normally guarded and stoic Lineberger opened up. He had some colorful things to say about his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance against the Bulldogs. He praised offensive and defensive players alike in a candid and sometimes comical manner. First up was Jaquan Brook. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jaquan had a great game,â&#x20AC;? Lineberger said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He did a good job directing the offense.â&#x20AC;? Lineberger continued, â&#x20AC;&#x153;He

is lightning in a jug. We took the top off and lightning struck.â&#x20AC;? Brooks directed an offense that put up 395 yards, most of which came on the ground. Brooks ended the game with 145 yards and a pair of scores. Next up was fullback Tyler Bray. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bray also had a great game,â&#x20AC;? Lineberger said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They tried to bottle him up. But like I said before he is like the Energizer Bunny, he just keeps going...â&#x20AC;? Bray had 16 carries on the night for 71 yards. Lineberger was more conventional when describing the performance of safety/running back Tanner Muse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tanner scored first,â&#x20AC;? Lineberger said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He picked off a pass and put us up 7-0. He had an outstanding game. He was a real deterrent on defense. He batted a lot on balls down.â&#x20AC;? Muse also had some plays on the offensive side of the ball. He finished the game with 52 yards and a touchdown. Coach Lineberger made note of that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He took a toss sweep and went almost 60 yards with it,â&#x20AC;? Lineberger said. Coach Lineberger is

happy to have an entire arsenal of weapons to rely on. He is a firm believer in spreading the ball around and taking what the defense will give you. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very balanced,â&#x20AC;? Lineberger said. Part of that balance came from his wingbacks Diontrea King and Trey Crenshaw. Lineberger is happy with their contributions to the offense. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told King he has more moves than Ex-Lax,â&#x20AC;? Lineberger said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trey Cren-

shaw did well as well.â&#x20AC;? The speedy King had 81 yards and Crenshaw added 40 of his own to round out the Red Raider ground attack. Next up for South Point is a road trip to meet the undefeated Concord Spiders. Lineberger believes that the meeting will come at the right time for Big Red. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have worked hard,â&#x20AC;? Lineberger said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We may be peaking at the right time.â&#x20AC;?

Weaknesses Points Allowed: The Red Raiders should be able to put points on the Spiders. While the Spiders are tough on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dâ&#x20AC;? they can be scored on. The Spiders gave up over 20 points on 5 occasions this year. Strength of Schedule: The Spiders come from what can best be described as a borderline football conference. The South Piedmont is good but it does not compare favorably to the hard charging Big South. South Point has played tougher foes. Even in non-conference games South Point took on tough opponents, and won. The only common foe the Red Raiders and Spiders have is the West Rowan Falcons. South Point beat West Rowan 28-7. Earlier in the year the Spiders beat the Falcons 24-13. Prediction This may turn out to be a battle of the defenses. Concord will throw everything at South Point. They will stuff the box and do all they can to stop the Red Raiders running game. Offensively the Spiders are likely to try to be balanced. Without a doubt they will lean heavily on Reid. But they will take their shots down field. At times South Point has given up the long pass. Concord may try to capitalize on that. If the Red Raiders can run they will be halfway there. If the defense can stop Reid and limit the damage when Concord throws they will win. Final Score Prediction: South Point 23, Concord 20

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