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Volume 79 • Issue 36 • Wednesday, September 3, 2014

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‘A blessing to us all’

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Rev. Robinson honored for years of service By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

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‘MiraVia’ Helping young families on their miraculous way by Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

“It has become a home.” That's what executive director Jeannie Wray had to say last week about the MiraVia facility for single mothers on the campus of Belmont Abbey College. The reason Wray put it like that is because just two years ago the 10,000 sq. ft. facility was still under construction and the rooms empty. Now, the place has five residents, four children, a staff of six, and rooms that were once bare walls and floors showing unmistakable signs of lively and loving times. First called Room at the

Inn, MiraVia is located on four acres of land donated by the Benedictine monks at the Abbey. It's situated behind dorm buildings at the end of a quiet little lane. “We could not have built this place if it wasn't for the land donation,” she said. Cost to construct the building was over $2 million. Donations from individuals and organizations such as Knights of Columbus picked up the lion's share of the tab. Mothers and their children are not charged to stay there. The whole idea behind MiraVia is to provide single mothers with help getting a

“A true blessing and inspiration to us all.” That statement appeared on the program of a special event held August 23 honoring 90-yearold Rev. Jeremiah Robinson of Mount Holly, and pretty much sums up his life as well as what it has meant to everyone he has come into contact with over the decades. The celebration of his August 24, 1924 birthday took place at Reeder Memorial Baptist Church on Beatties Ford Rd. and saw hundreds of folks in attendance. The program included testimonials and music, plenty of music. A proclamation from the City of Mount Holly expressing thanks to Robinson was presented to him by Mayor Bryan Hough. The proclamation noted some of the local organizations such as the Mount Holly Ministerial Association, the Old Rollins Elementary PTA, and the Mount Holly Black History Forum that Robinson had given his time and talents to. It also mentioned his many Photo by Alan Hodge educational attainments including a Bachelor of Theology Degree, a Bachelor of Divinity Degree, Rev. Jeremiah Robinson of Mount Holly recently celebrated his 90th birthday and a celebration was held in his honor. He's seen here with and other certificates of learning. “Rev. Robinson has dedicated his life toward his favorite hymnal and bible. improving everyone’s life he comes in contact “Reverend Robinson has truly been an inspiration to me with in our community,” Hough said. “I have been blessed for quite a long time,” Jackson said. “Let’s start with the fact and enriched by having known him over the past 17 years.” that the man has lived for 90 years and is still in relatively Mount Holly city manager Danny Jackson has been a good health. That in itself is a blessing, especially in this day friend of Robinson's for quite a while and has seen the work See ROBINSON, 9A he has done.

Hall doused for ALS challenge

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President’s visit garners mixed reviews By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

The American Legion held its national convention in Charlotte last week and representatives from Belmont were there. Auten-Stowe Post 144 sent Commander Ron Self and Larry Robinette to the event. Glenn-Reeves Post 180 was represented by past Commander and current District Commander Charles

Isles and Gene Witten. The convention drew thousands of legionnaires from across the nation. The biggest buzz took place last Wednesday when President Obama showed up. Obama got off Air Force One at the NC Air National Guard ramp at Charlotte Douglas International Airport and was whisked to the Convention Center in uptown Charlotte. See OBAMA, 9A

INSIDE... Obituaries ......................... 2A Stanley Sewer Project ........ 3A Sports ............................... 7A PIGSKIN PICKS! ................ 8A Fall Sports Preview! .......... 1B

Montcross Chamber president Ted Hall accepted the ALS Foundation ice bucket challenge from Chamber Board member Walter Payne of ImageMark Business Services and this was the result. Hall was drenched with icy water by Chamber staffers Teresa Rankin and Elizabeth Atterberry. The soaking was broadcast live on the Chamber's webcam. Hall dedicated the dousing to two close friends who are living with ALS- Aileen Roberts Ballenger and David Wilson. Hall and his wife Freda made a contribution to the ALS Foundation. For more information on how to donate go to www.alsa.org. Photo by Alan Hodge

Fighting Yank dedication set for October 4 The date and time for rededicating the Spirit of the Fighting Yank statue in Stowe Park has been set for Oct. 4 at 11am. The event will feature guest speakers, American Legion leaders, the South Point High Band and Chorus performing patriotic music and airs, Boy Scouts from across Gaston County leading the Pledge of Allegiance, and a large turnout of veterans. Everyone is invited to this historic event in Downtown Belmont.

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■ BUSINESS Stollard joins CaroMont CaroMont Health welcomes Graydon F. Stallard to their medical team. Dr. Stallard joins CaroMont Surgical Associates, a premiere surgical practice in Gastonia that provides extensive surgical care including elective general surgery, acute care surgery, trauma and surgical critical care. Dr. Stallard earned his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine (DO) at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at Mt. Clemens Regional Medical Center and fellowship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Stallard obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of South Florida.

Dr. Stallard leads with his p e r sonal philosophy to strive every day to care for his patients and their families as if they are his own. “There is no greater bond than that between surgeon and patient,” said Dr. Stallard. In his spare time, Dr. Stallard enjoys picnics with his wife and daughter, playing golf, running and watching college sports. CaroMont Surgical Associates is located at 2555 Court Drive, Suite 450 in Gastonia and can be reached at 704.671.7652.

■ OBITUARY Elizabeth Anderson PANAMA CITY, Fl – Elizabeth Ann Stowe Anderson died peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of August 2 8 , 2014, at h e r home in Panama C i t y FL. She was born on August 10, 1919 to Samuel Pinckney Stowe, Sr. and Ethel Patrick Stowe of Belmont NC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Charles T. Stowe, Sr., and Samuel Pinckney Stowe, Jr. Ann graduated from Belmont High School and from Hollins College in Roanoke, Virginia. She served with the American Red Cross in England during World War II. In the mid-1950’s she moved to Jacksonville FL and was an active member of South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church where she served for 25 years as Director of Children's Work. Following retirement she remained as active as ever in leading the Senior Adult Ministry (SAM’s Club), organizing craft days, driving the church bus on Sunday mornings for shut-ins to attend worship, creating the first Chrismon tree for the church, and volunteering for The Sanctuary on 8th Street (a very abbreviated list). Ann served on the board for St. Augustine Presbytery's Camp Montgomery. In gratitude for the renewed gift of life following recovery from heart surgery in 1996, she donated and continued to support the High Ropes Course at the Camp. She loved life, enjoyed camping and crafts, and was an avid reader.

Her greatest joy in life was time spent and trips taken with her two sons and their growing families, all surviving: Frank, married to Cindy with children David and Tori; and Joe, married to Gloria, with children Patrick (married to Amber), Carrie, and William. In the summer of 2013 Ann moved to Panama City to be closer to Joe’s family. She loved her new home and her pool, but above all she valued the new friendships she formed in the short time she had at her new church home, Grace Presbyterian of Panama City. Ann was blessed to spend her final few days at her home. This gift would not have been possible without the outpouring of caring and compassion shown by the dedicated staff of Emerald Coast Hospice of Panama City. The family requests that memorials to Ann be directed either to Grace Presbyterian Church Grace Cares Ministry, or to Emerald Coast Hospice. Ann’s funeral service was held Sunday, August 31, at 2:30 PM at Grace Presbyterian, Rev. Dr. Gary Cecil officiating. Internment of her ashes, beside the graves of her mother and father, will be September 4 at 11 AM, in Greenwood Cemetery, next to First Presbyterian Church, in Belmont NC, Rev. Samuel P. Warner officiating. Local arrangements are entrusted with McLean Funeral Directors of Belmont. A favorite scripture for Ann was Psalm139:14, "I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.”

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Allen Tate Company opens Belmont office Allen Tate Company, the Carolinas’ leading real estate company, announces the opening of its Belmont office at 203 Glenway Street, in the heart of downtown Belmont, North Carolina. Located just one block from Main Street, the new office is a flex space, catering to various work styles of up to 12 Allen Tate Realtors® and staff, including those who prefer to work on the go. It features a cozy reception area, workroom, agent offices and work areas and an inviting sunroom conference space. “Our new Belmont office is easy to find and has a

warm, inviting feel,” said Angela Dole, Allen Tate regional vice president and branch leader of the Allen Tate Belmont and Gastonia offices. “We’re very excited about expanding our presence into this unique community, rich in Southern charm and tradition, with various styles of homes.” Allen Tate, the Carolinas’ largest real estate company, operates 40 branches in the Charlotte, Triad, Triangle, and Upstate South Carolina regions. To contact the Allen Tate Belmont office, call 800-2100321.

McElhoe new VP for Economic and Workforce Development at Gaston College Dr. Dennis L. McElhoe has been named the Vice President for Economic and Workforce Development at Gaston College. He is responsible for overseeing the office of Economic and Workforce Development, Continuing Education, Public Safety, Basic Skills, Corporate Education, the Small Business Center, Teacher Renewal/Childcare Workforce Development, and the BioNetwork Learning Solutions Center. He started his new position July 8. Prior to joining Gaston College, Dr. McElhoe served as Director of Credit Programs with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In preceding years he served in various capacities including Dean of Academic Affairs with South University in Columbia, South Carolina, Associate Director for Continuing and Distance Education with Purdue University, Group Leader

for Training and Organizational Development with Subaru-Isuzu Automotive, and Manager for Business and Industry Training and Continuing Education with Ivy Tech State College (Indiana). McElhoe received a Ph.D. in Education with a Specialization in Community and Work Programs and a Master in Higher Education Administration from Purdue University, a Bachelor in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University and an Associate Degree in Fire Science Technology from Indiana University. In his spare time, Dr. McElhoe enjoys photography, golf, hiking, camping and most importantly his five grandchildren. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He lives in Fort Mill with his wife Debbie.

Chamber working on ‘Member Monday’ feature Local writer Bridget Summerville is now contacting several Montcross Chamber member businesses for information to be used in a series of short profiles to appear in "Chamber Connections" emails and on t h e Chamber website. T h e profile series will be called "Member Monday," and plans to Summerville are have it running weekly by mid-September. Articles will be short and easy to read, but loaded with information. A Chamber member and volunteer, Bridget owns Summerville Stories. She's the author of a children's book, and she writes an on-

line blog at www.summervillestories.blogspot.co m. If your business is selected for "Member Mon-

day," please take a few minutes to speak with Bridget and provide the information she needs. She'll ask about things like: how

long you've been in business, how you decided to start your business, your main products or services, your future plans.

E Corps opens in Mount Holly

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E Corps Expeditions Inc. founders Wendy Foster (left) and Karan Barber look over some of the books they have collected on a wide range of outdoor activities and natural science. By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

The military has the Marine Corps. the Beatles had Apple Corps, and now Mount Holly has E Corps. What on earth is E Corps? Well, to begin with it is about the earth. And outdoor activity. And ecological education. OK. Enough teasing. E Corps is a new venture started by Wendy Foster and Karan Barber. Two women with different backgrounds but a common love of sharing what they know about the natural world near and far. Officially known as E Corps Expeditions Inc., the girls' stated goal is “To provide our participants renewal, replenishment, and restoration in nature, by strengthening their C.O.R.E (Community, Outdoor appreciation, Recreation, and Environmental Education).” A lofty goal. So how can folks tap into that and what

will take place to help achieve it? To begin with E Corps is a non-profit. Membership dues vary according to the type of activity that a person want to take part in. The dues help keep the lights on. Eco-educational trips and hikes will be part of the E Corps offering. One jaunt already in the works will be a trip to Lake Mattamuskeet in late December. Other expeditions will be held at local places of natural interest such as the Carolina Thread Trail and parks. Classes will also be on the E Corps menu. Activities will be varied and nature or ecology- based. One idea is to make artwork out of trash. E Corps will also be looking to involve veterans. “Our focus is to get everyone outside, especially veterans,” Barber said. “Last year we did a celebration of military children outside at Camp Lejeune.”

Getting the mind in gear is an E Corps priority. The office has a large book case filled with volumes on nature and outdoor lore. “We have everything from field guides to environmental science textbooks,” said Foster. Posters on the wall depict Smoky Mountauin flora and fauna as well as snakes of North Carolina. E Corp plans to team with Gaston County Schools and hold classes for kids and adults in schools. E Corps will also have a booth in the Kids Zone at the upcoming Mount Holly festival in September. E Corps is a combination of business and pleasure for Foster and Barber. They work with a board of directors and are seeking grants as well as 501 c 3 status. The E Corps headquarters is at 604 S. Main, Mount Holly and the phone is 704601-5083.

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Stanley partners with Two Rivers on sewer project The Town of Stanley broke ground Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, on a waste water connection project with Two Rivers Utilities that will save the town millions in fees which otherwise would have been required to upgrade Stanley's sewer plant.

Stanley Mayor Andrew Quinley said closing the Stanley plant and connecting to Two Rivers also will help stabilize rates for Stanley residents. “Regionalization is the best option for the town and our customers,” he told a crowd assem-

bled to celebrate the start of the project, which required years of planning. The work will be completed in about a year and will not require a rate increase for Stanley customers, the mayor said. Taking part in the groundbreaking are, from left: Mary

Knosby of HDR Engineering; Stanley Mayor Pro-Tem Danny Sparrow; Stanley Council member Kerry Hart; Council member Cathy Kirkland; Former Mayor Frank Guida; Council member Bud Pate; Mike Bynum of Two Rivers Utilities; Gastonia City

Manager Ed Munn; Council member Jan Williams; Stanley Mayor Andrew Quinley; Stanley Town Manager Heath Jenkins; and Shane Herbert of Buckeye LLC. (Montcross Area Chamber photo)

Air Guard makes humanitarian mission to Latvia By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

The NC Air National Guard 145th Airlift Wing has taken on assignments in some pretty interesting places from its base at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, but a recent 15-day one was something that was not only out of the ordinary, it also involved two unit members from Belmont. The local guys were Tech. Sgt. Matthew Johnston and Sr. Master Sgt. Jeff Young. The job they and the other team members tackled involved installing a security fence at one school and repairing another one in Latvia. Latvia? That's right. Latvia is a country on the Baltic Sea near Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus, and Russia. It boasts about two million inhabitants. It has about 25,000 sq. miles of territory. The Latvians are a Baltic people, culturally related to the Lithuanians. Latvians and Livs are the indigenous people of Latvia To get there, the 40 mission members of the 145th Civil Engineering Squadron hopped an Alabama Air National Guard KC135 and flew to the Lithuanian capital of Riga. Once on the ground, the guys worked alongside members of the Latvian military and civil engineers. In the town of Adazi, the airmen put up a wire security fence around a school. Jackhammers, wrenches, drills, and a concrete saw were brought into play.

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While they were on a recent humanitarian mission to Latvia, members of the NC Air National Guard 145th enjoyed taking part in a festival and mingling with local folks. “The school kids had been having problems with stray dogs,” Sgt.Young said. “We also put in some gates.” In another village, Ogre, the men repaired a school roof and foundation. Belmont residents Matthew Johnston (left) and Jeff Young are members of the NC Air National Guard 145th Airlift Wing that recently took on a humanitarian mission in Latvia. In this photo the guys are seen putting up a fence to keep stray dogs away from a school in the town of Adazi.

Hood Memorial homecoming

annual revival starting at 7pm. Guest evangelist will also be Pastor Henderson. For more information call the church at 704-825-6007.

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church, 215 Sacco St., Belmont, will be having its 65th anniversary and homecoming event Sunday, Sept. 7. The day will begin with morning praise, worship and holy communion at 11am, followed by a fellowship dinner at 1:30pm, and afternoon celebration and worship at 3pm. Guest speakers will include Rev. Anarah Sullivan Henderson, pastor of Trinity-Unity AME Zion Church, Gastonia. There will also be choirs, dancers, and mimes. On Sept. 8, Sept. 9 and 10, the church will have its

Big Sweep Keep Belmont Beautiful will have its annual Big Sweep Litter Sweep on Saturday, Oct. 4. The litter pickup will start at 9am. At 11:30am hot dogs will be served. Participants should gather in Stowe Park. To register call 704-825-8587 and leave phone number and message. Gloves and bags will be provided. Wear long pants and closed toe shoes. Free t-shirts while they last. No rain date. visit www.keepbelmontbeautiful.org and on facebook.

A festival in Ogre included the airmen, who marched in it. Everyone had a great time and the guys

got a chance to mingle with locals clad in traditional Latvian togs. “We do wartime mis-

sions as well as humanitarian projects,” Sgt. Young said. “We were really excited to go to Latvia. The country is beautiful and the people are just like us, trying to make a living and raising their families.” The 145th members returned August 30. The mission was funded by U.S. European Command.

South Fork neighborhood street resurfacing The City of Belmont has been replacing water and sewer lines in the South Fork neighborhood. The final part of this project is to resurface the streets in the neighborhood. The City has contracted with Blythe Construction to do this work, which will begin early September 2014. The resurfacing project in the neighborhood will be on Center Lane, Cross Street, Elm Tree Lane, Ford Street, Hand Street, Lambert Street, Live Oak Avenue, and Rankin Street in the coming weeks. The pavement maintenance program will include: selected curb replacement; repair of drainage inlets; pavement patching; placement of new asphalt surface course. Prior to the resurfacing, the contractor will complete concrete work and pavement patching. The actual resurfacing work is estimated to be completed in three to five days. During the construction, there may be periods when access to driveways and parking on the street may be limited or not available. For questions contact Gary Gallagher, the City Inspector at 704-913-6255.

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The Gaston College science faculty and work-study students are ecstatic about the college receiving the National Science Foundation funding for scholarships and supplemental services.

Gaston College receives funding for scholarships Gaston College has been awarded over $600,000 from the National Science Foundation for scholarships and supplemental services, beginning in the fall 2014 semester. Scholarships, up to $5,600 per year per student, will be awarded to select Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) students enrolled full-time in the Associate of Science program at Gaston College. Gaston College is the only community college in western North Carolina and only one of five in the state to offer such scholarships. In response to a growing

need for a well-trained STEM talent pool, Gaston College has developed an initiative called SPARC3 (STEM Persistence and Retention through Curriculum, Cohort, and Centralization) to promote persistence and graduation of these students at the college. The mission of SPARC3 is to ignite student curiosity and to prepare future STEM professionals for success in an evolving work environment. The SPARC3 Scholars scholarships are one element of the larger SPARC3 initiative. The success of SPARC3 Scholars will be fostered by

financial support, academic learning communities, mentoring, undergraduate research experiences, and supplemental group activities in order to aid in student learning and prepare students for future achievement. Successful SPARC3 Scholars will complete the Associate of Science degree and be provided assistance in applying for acceptance to four-year colleges and universities for further study in STEM fields. The SPARC3 program is an initiative of the Division of Arts and Sciences at Gaston College.

Gaston Day School students receive Presidential Environmental Youth Award The White House Council on Environmental Quality, in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded Gaston Day School students Katie Danis, Mary Hunter Russell, and Grace Wynkoop with the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Environmental Youth Award. The trio are known as The Pollution Solution Team. The ceremony at the White house included 17 teachers and 60 students from across the nation for their contributions to environmental education and stewardship. The awardees demonstrated the creativity, innovation, leadership and passion for community engagement needed to face difficult environmental challenges. Teachers and students attending the ceremony participated in a workshop led by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to discuss climate and best practices in the field of climate education. The now rising ninth graders found a major threat to the Catawba River in the form

of polluted storm water. The discovery was the catalyst for a grassroots effort by the teens to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Save the Catawba River: One yard at a Time.â&#x20AC;? Informational kits, built by the girls from household items they had on hand, are being used in classrooms to teach students about what causes storm water pollution and how it can be stopped. The team tested the program with the Gaston Day School fourthgrade students. Kids loved watching how everyday living creates pollution and learning how simple steps, like picking up after your dog or bagging your yard waste keep the storm water drains clean and the river healthy. The annual PEYA and PIAEE competitions recognize outstanding student leaders in environmental stewardship and exceptional K-12 teachers employing innovative approaches to environmental education in their schools. These students and teachers creatively utilize their local ecosystems, environment, community and culture as a context for learning.

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My gray and white tabby cat has been missing for a little over a month now. His name is Tiger and he will be three years old in October. I've had him and Buttercup, a yellow and white cat from the same litter since they were five weeks old. These kittens were raised as indooroutdoor cats. They enjoyed the benefits of a large wooded lot and two old barns, as well as the comforts of indoors where I kept their food and pads covering the places they could sit or sleep. I've posted a 16x20 notice in one of our local, well respected pet care centers offering a reward to anyone who could help me find him. Tiger looks just like the cat on the Meow Mix cat food. Both cats have always been gentle, goodnatured, and intelligent. They both loved the outdoors, me, and each other--in that order. They have both been neutered and are up on all their shots. Since my youngest son married in 1994, I have lived alone. Following an accident in 2008, I had to give up my parttime job because of blood pressure problems. There were several reasons that I decided to adopt these kittens. One was because of my grandson Reece who had always spent at least one night a week with me until he started school. Then he became interested in sports, and his young friends, and of course he could not spend as much time with me. I found myself in that 'empty-nest' syndrome again. Another reason was that I had read in the newspaper that these kittens would be placed in the animal shelter on the following Monday if they were not adopted. My last reason was that I knew Reece loved cats and would enjoy playing with them when he came over. What I didn't know and totally surprised me, was how very

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much I would enjoy raising and training those cats. I never realized how smart cats were! The article in the news awhile back about a little boy who was viciously attacked by a large dog probably surprised a lot of people. This cat risked his life by defending that child by fighting the dog off. The first three weeks Tiger was missing, I walked around my lot as far as I could calling and looking for him several times a day. Every morning when I got up and opened the kitchen curtains, I looked across the yards, around the barns thinking maybe -he would be there. At bedtime, I always put them on the back porch for the night because of the wild critters being so close to my house. They had a litter box under an old desk and comfortable pet beds, and I gave them a treat at night. Buttercup was alright with that, but Tiger would beg to go outside. He would raise his paws up on the door and 'meow' and I would let him out. That last time, he didn't come back and I have regretted it ever since. Buttercup has been really missing Tiger, he actually seems to be grieving! He will not let me out of his sight when he first comes in the house in the mornings. He follows me from room-to-room, and when I sit down, he curls around my feet. Someone suggested that I get another gray and white cat, for Buttercup, as well as myself. However, there is not a doubt in my mind that this would not work-for me or Buttercup. Tiger had his own distinct personality. There may be a lot of gray and white tabby cats the same size of Tiger, but there is not another cat like Tiger. When I talked to him, he would roll over on his back and lift his little white chin up for me to pet. When he wanted to go outside, he would roll over on his back and lift his little white chin up for me to pet. When he wanted to go outside, he would come to me and put his paw on my leg and 'meow' one time. Then, he would go to the back door and wait for me to let him out. He loved the outside, the woods and trees and barns, where as Buttercup loved the inside better. That was why I give in to his begging that night-regrettably. In the evening, a few hours before bedtime, when the three of us watched T.V. on the couch, Tiger would always squeeze in between Buttercup and me.

It was like he was saying, "O.K.-big brother, move over, you've had her all day, now it's my time." They kept me laughing at the silly things they did. Like when I would take laundry out of the dryer, one of them, or both would jump into the warm dryer and curl up to sleep there. When I was working on my computer, in the back room where I had covers for them in there also, they would curl up on my desk tray filled with papers and notes to sleep there! Sometimes, one would even climb up to the second shelf in my closet where I keep reference books and sleep there. So many times I've been ready to run an errand, and wanted to put them outside and could not even find them! Since Tiger has been gone, my daughter has taken me out to the animal shelter in Dallas because she saw a cat that looked like Tiger on the internet. Without a doubt, I would recognize Tiger the moment I looked into his eyes by the way he would cock his head and reach up his paw in recognition and complete trust in one whom he loves. Likewise, he would know that love was reciprocal. The lady at the animal shelter and also the lady who runs the pet care center near me has said that cats have been have been known to come back home after three months. I have not given up and I will check out any cats that may look like Tiger on the internet that my daughter finds. Yet, as the weeks pass, I'm trying to accept the reality that Tiger may be not coming home! Still, when I get up in the mornings, without thinking, I look out the kitchen towards the yards and barns and woods, hoping, maybe he will be there! When I go to empty trash or to my car, I do the same thing. Whatever happens about my cat, there are two things that I am certain of. One, that I'm so very thankful I have not found Tiger's body mangled by a dog or wild creature. And second, I have so enjoyed playing with, living with, and loving this beautiful and intelligent little critter for these three years and I will never forget my Tiger. McAdenville native Katherine Calhoun is the proud mother of three children: daughter Renee Correll, a longtime accountant for Duke Energy, and twin sons Todd and Toby Calhoun, respectively a sergeant and a detective for the Mount Holly and Pineville police departments.Â

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■ MEDITATION Father John Vianney Hoover New Creation Monastery Mount Holly

College age men and women. Grace and peace to you. Are you hungry for God in your life? Does Jesus Christ animate your relationships and endeavors? Study these questionsWho am I? Where am I headed? What difference do I make? Our government is dysfunctional. The way authority in the church is exercised is not Christ-like. Greed and inequality are spoiling our economy. How much responsibility do I take for allowing this to go on? Do I have a sense of what is right and what is wrong? Do I just want to be comfortable or am I summoned to work for the common good to build the city of God on earth where justice and love and service prevail and are freely given. Silent meditation is the starting point to growth. Twenty minutes each morning and evening alone or with others seeking communion with God, my Creator and Father in the depths of my soul. Say “Come Holy Spirit fill the hearts of your faithful, kindle us in the fire of your love.” Then move beyond words and thoughts, from your head into your heart. Be still, know that I am God Psalm 46. Look at the good God, and let him look at you. When you get distracted, keep slowly saying, Come Lord Jesus or Ma Ra Na Tha. When the time is up, pray the Our Father very slowly, pause between the phrases, pay attention. Dialogue with a spiritual companion follows communion with our Source and Center. Accountability is helpful to growth. Jesus does not want to be admired. He wants to be imitated. Struggle to become more like Jesus each day.

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■ BRIEFS Help needed to identify suspects On July 18, at approximately 9:30pm, two unidentified white males and one unidentified white female spray painted several items of graffiti in the downtown area of Mount Holly. The surveillance photographs were recovered from a business located in the downtown area. The owners of this business were victims along with several other business owners. A monetary reward is available for anyone who can help identify these individuals. If anyone has information regarding this incident please contact Detective Terry with Mount Holly Police 704-827-4343 or Gaston County Crime Stoppers 704- 861-8000.

Hometown Hoedown There’s a senior adult dance, the Hometown Hoedown, on Saturday, September 6, 2014, being held by the Belmont Parks and Recreation Department. The dance will be held at Park Street United Methodist Church Family Life Center at 120 Park Street, Belmont. “16th Avenue Band” will be playing dance tunes from

7:00pm to 10:00pm. The $7 admission tickets can be purchased at the Belmont Parks and Recreation Offices at 37 East Woodrow Avenue, or at the door on Sept. 6. Light refreshments will be offered. Call 704825-8191 for more information.

‘Antiques Roadshow’ at Carillion Carillon Assisted Living at Cramer Mountain will host "Antique Road Extravaganza" on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 1-4 p.m. Fashioned after the antique appraisal fairs that are hugely popular today, Carillon's event will give participants a chance to learn both the story and value of their treasured heirlooms and collectibles. The senior assisted living and Alzheimer's care community is located at 500 Cramer Mountain Road. A Charlotte area antique expert, Richard Wisner, will offer verbal evaluations on everything from period furnishings, art, porcelain, silver, glass and more. Guests are asked not to bring weapons.

Demolition Derby The International Demolition Derby will be held at

the Bar H Arena in Boiling Springs, NC on Saturday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 13. The event starts at 7:30 pm each day. The Boiling Springs Fire & Rescue is the sponsor of the event. For more information or to enter go to website www.barh events.com or call (704) 434-2866. Advance tickets available.

Home Grown Gaston The annual Home Grown Gaston event will take place Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 58pm at the Gastonia Farmers Market, 410 E. Long Ave. Come and enjoy delicious entrees prepared by local chefs who will showcase locally grown foods and wine tastings provided by local vineyards. All proceeds benefit this year's local cause Gaston Hospice. Tickets are $35 and available at homegrowngaston.com or Gaston Hospice 704.681.8405 or Gaston County Extension 704.922.2112. Note: Tickets must be purchased in advance. Participating restaurants include Cherubs Cafe, Good Wood Pizza Ovens & Bakery, H&M Catering, Kris's Kakes, Spindle City Cafe, Tequila. Contact David Fogarty Gaston County Extension Director at 704-922-2130 for more information.

Arts at the Abbey

Lopez Tabor Duo - violin and piano from Venezuela makes a return visit to the Abbey on Tuesday Sept. 9, at 8 p.m. They will be playing traditional European music of Brahms and Beethoven as well as that of Spain and Latin America. The series is sponsored by the monks of Belmont Abbey and the Associated Foundation of Belmont. As usual the concert is free to the public but donations are gladly accepted. Additional information is available at www.bac.edu or 704-461-6813.

Sammy golf benefit The 3rd annual Sammy's Neighborhood Pub golf benefit “Fore! the Kids” will take place Sept. 27 at Green Meadows Golf Course, 964 Kelly Rd., Mount Holly. The event will benefit Sons of American Legion in partnership with Post 144. In 2013 the Post and the tournament helped 48 kids

LEAN CUISINE® selection recalled Nestlé Prepared Foods Company, a business unit of Nestlé USA, is initiating the voluntary recall of a limited quantity of LEAN CUISINE® Culinary Collection Chicken with Peanut Sauce/UPC code 13800 10154 because it may contain undeclared shrimp. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to shrimp run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The affected product is marked with a production code of 4165595911U and has a “best before” date of JULY 2015. A small quantity of LEAN CUISINE Culinary Collection Shrimp Alfredo was inadvertently placed into packaging for LEAN CUISINE Culinary Collection Chicken with Peanut Sauce.

Three consumers who purchased the mislabeled product alerted Nestlé to this issue. To date, no illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported. Nestlé issued this voluntary recall of one hour code of production to ensure the safety of consumers with shellfish allergies. Consumers who may have purchased LEAN CUISINE Culinary Collection Chicken with Peanut Sauce /UPC code 13800 10154 should look for the manufacturing code, located in the grey box, on the right side panel of the package. The manufacturing code of the recalled product is: 4165595911U. No other LEAN CUISINE items are impacted by this recall. The affected product was distributed to retail cus-

tomers in Washington State, California, Louisiana and Texas, and can be found in the frozen food aisle. Nestlé asks consumers to contact us for a full refund by calling Nestlé Consumer Services directly at 1-800-3924057 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST. The quality and safety of our products are the top priority for our company. For these reasons, the company initiated this recall. We apologize to our retail customers and consumers and sincerely regret any inconvenience created by this product recall. We have advised the U. S. Food & Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture of this voluntary recall and will cooperate with them fully.

at Belmont Central, Catawba Heights, North Belmont, and Page elementary schools with Christmas gifts. This year, New Hope Elementary will be added. The tournament will have an 8am shotgun start. Registration is at 7am. Sponsorships include: $750 hole in one or flagstick; $500 putting contest; $400 breakfast; registration or beverage station; $200 driving range; $100 longest drive or closest to pin; $50 tee or green; $25 fiends of Legion. Contests- $10,000 hole in one, $5,000 putting. Team fee $200, individual fee $50. Each player bring a $10 toy. For more information contact Tommy Christopher at 704-825-9022; Tommy Loudermilk at 704-6163873; Debbie Bray at 704718-3351; Greg Garrison at 704-996-1062.

Bee Business Beekeepers with bees for rent and growers interested in bee pollination services can post their information on the BeeLinked website at www.ncagr.com/beelinked. The site is hosted by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the N.C. State University Apiculture Program. Submit your ad on the form on the BeeLinked page or by contacting NCDA&CS at 919-2338214 or by email at NCHoneybee@ncagr.gov or call NCSU at 919-515-1660. The NCDA&CS Plant Industry Division regulates the movement of agricultural or related items capable of spreading harmful insects, diseases, and other pests. Beekeepers participating in this program will be required to comply with all honey and bee industry regulations.

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Fellowship & Faith

Church Service Directory BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216 Brotherhood/Sisterhood Wncc. 120 Park Street 704-825-1333 Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Avenue 704-827-8474 Catawba Heights Wesleyan Church 101 Beaty Rd., Belmont 704-827-8381 Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061 East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780 East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845 East Belmont Free Will Baptist 909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346 East Belmont Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-825-8822 Ebenezer United Methodist Church 120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366 First Baptist Church 23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758 First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811 First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357 First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106 Forest Pointe Church Meets at Stowe Family YMCA Bldg. 704-825-1709 Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283 Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276 Full Gospel Church 106 School St 704-827-9621 Gaston Christian Church 5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252 Goshen Presbyterian Church Roper Street 704-827-6280 Grace Korean Chr. Assembly-God 124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-829-1091 Grace Wesleyan Church 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959 Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church 151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711 Holy Comforter Lutheran Church 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483 Hood Memorial Ame Zion Church 455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007 Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church 204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342 Message of Love Church 306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046 Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist 212 South Street 704-825-7269 New Hope Presbyterian Church 4357 S. New Hope Rd., Gastonia 704-824-1697 New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195 New Mills Chapel Fire Baptised 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457 North Belmont Church of God 2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092 O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576 Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480 Power of the Spirit Church 118 School Street 704-827-7071

Featured Church of the Week Macedonia Baptist Church Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600 South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516 South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045 South Point United Methodist 510 Southpoint Church Rd. 704-825-4019 Springwood Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-827-7801

St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175 Stowe Memorial Baptist Church 26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987 Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730 Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604 Will of God Church 513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

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Just a day trip away! By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Folks interested in trains and other forms of transportation need to make a bee-line to Spencer Shops near Salisbury. Officially known as the NC Transportation Museum, Spencer Shops is a huge complex of buildings and railroad related artifacts located just off I-85 at the town of Spencer. The museum is situated on the actual site where Southern Railway once had its repair facility. At one time, over 3,000 workers toiled there doing major refurbishment on locomotives and rail cars of all types. The shops were built in 1896 and in use until 1960. After closing, the shops fell into disrepair. In 1977, Southern Railway donated four acres and three buildings to the State of North Carolina. In 1979 more structures were donated and the entire deal was placed under the control of the Historic Sites section of the NC Dept. of Cultural Resources. The museum officially opened to the public in 1983 and thousands of folks have visited since then. A typical year sees well over 100,000 visitors come to ogle the displays. The size and scope of the collections and buildings at Spencer Shops is awe inspiring. With around 20 buildings on the current 57 acres, seeing everything is also a good stroll as well.

The largest building is called the Back Shop. This behemoth is 64 feet tall, 596 feet long, and 150 feet wide and was the main repair station. At one time, the Back Shop was the largest building in North Carolina and could hold a dozen locomotives. When it was finished in 1905, it had taken 2.5 million bricks and over $400,000 to complete. Another popular spot at Spencer Shops is the railroad roundhouse. This structure features a huge pivoting turntable where locomotives can be placed then positioned on outgoing tracks. The roundhouse currently contains a variety of restored locomotives and rail cars including a WWII hospital car. The roundhouse was built in 1924 and restored in 1996 at a cost of $8 million. Other items on display at Spencer Shops are a Stinson taildragger aircraft, a reconstructed old time service station complete with vintage cars, a classic NC Highway Patrol car, and hundreds of North Carolina transportation artifacts and memorabilia. In addition to its fascinating collections, Spencer Shops also brings the era of classic railroading to life with train rides around the site. The 2.5 mile route gives folks a look at the size and scope of what went on when the repair facility was in full swing. Much of the rail restora-

tion work that has gone on at Spencer Shops is benefited by 43 interpretative volunteers, who give tours and explain the history of transportation to visitors, and 104 rail operation vol-

unteers, who restore and maintain rolling stock. Throughout the year Spencer Shops also holds special events. In May the Carolina Classic Motorcycle Show sees a large number of

vintage bikes on display. Classic car shows are also a regular feature at Spencer Shops. This August 23-24 Spencer Shops will hold a huge train show with guest speakers, model train lay-

outs, train rides, and more. For more information about the fascinating day trip that is the NC Transportation Museum at Spencer, visit www.nctrans.org.

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South Point Red Raider #21 Donovan Stowe carrys the ball downfield during Friday nights match up with Linconlnton. Photo by Lydia Julen

Lincolnton grinds down South Point 14-13 By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

When an opposing team takes on the Red Raiders they know that South Point is going to run it down their throat. The South Point Red Bone offense is legendary. Coach Mickey Lineberger has often said, "We are going to run the ball. That's what we do." If the Red Raiders get into a ground pounding slugfest they are going to come out on top. Well, not always. When Lincolnton came into Lineberger Stadium last week they took a page from South Point's football philosophy. The Wolves pounded the ball. In a game that pitted run against run the Wolves eked past the Red Raiders 14-13 To beat South Point, Lincolnton relied on a run dominated ball control offense. The Wolves offense ran the

ball, again, and again. They was effective, but thinking made no attempt to set up an in perspective, it took Linaerial attack. They only colnton 59 runs to garner passed the ball once. The 247 yards. South Point did Wolves handed the ball off the same in 35 runs. Unfor59 times in a row. Almost tunately, Big Red just didn't half of the carries went to get things done when they bruising 6'5 285 fullback needed to. Darian Rosboro. South Point had their Despite Lincolnton's shots. After the half the success South Point was Wolves led 14-0. The Red hardly whipped. Lincolnton Raiders pushed deep into racked up 247 yards on the Lincolnton territory 3 times. ground. They were South Point denied BOX SCORE rolled in once. But 246 of their that one Lincolnton Wolves 14 own. South d e n i a l Point also South Point Red Raiders 13 proved to had no be costly. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F passing The Red Ltn. 7 7 0 0 14 game to Raiders 7 6 13 speak of. SP 0 0 failed to The Red score in Raider's one 4th QB Jaquan Brooks went 0- quarter possession 4 in passing. Both teams when Fullback Ryland ended up with a grand total Etherton was stopped on a of 0 yards through the air. 4th and goal play. South When South Point had Point also came up short on the ball their running game a conversion attempt after

#32 Ryland Etherton makes a run with the ball during Friday nights battle with Lincolnton. The Red Raiders fell to Lincolnton 14-13. Photo by Bill Ward

after a 29 yard Tanner Muse run. Overall Etherton ran well. He rumbled out 127 yards off of 23 carries and a score. Brooks was the second leading rusher with 51 yards. Tanner Muse was next with 29 yards and score of of one carry. Things aren't going to get any easier for South Point any time soon. This week the Red Raiders travel to Shelby to take on the Golden Lions. Shelby is 2-0 after beating Asheville's AC Reynolds and Polk County.

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Storm falls to RS Central 48-6 Stuart Cramer High's second varsity football game ended in a 48-6 loss to RS Central, but the young team gained valuable experience. The Storm's only score came in the fourth quarter when quarterback Jaylen Rocquemore ran the ball in from the 11 yard line. Stuart Cramer has a 'bye' next week then faces Bessemer City Sept. 12.

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if postmarked no later than 5 p.m. on Friday or brought by The Eagle office at 107 1/2 E. Main Street, Cherryville; The Herald office at 700 E. Gold Street, Kings Mountain; or The Bannernews office at 128-C N. Main St., Belmont, no later than Friday at 5 p.m. 6. Limit one entry per person, per envelope. Must be 18 years old to enter. All entries must be on blanks clipped from The Eagle, The Banner News or The Herald. No photocopied entries will be accepted. 7. No purchase necessary. Stop by one of our offices to clip out an official entry blank. 8. All entries become the property of Community First Media 9. Winners will be contacted as soon as the contest is judged and prize money may be picked up at our Kings Mountain office located at 700 E. Gold St., Kings Mountain NC 28086.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;MIRA VIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: helping young families on their miraculous way From page 1A college education in an emotionally supportive situation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;MiraVia means â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miraculous Wayâ&#x20AC;? and we believe that each of these young mothers is traveling a miraculous way of her own.â&#x20AC;? The program is the first of its kind in the nation. The facility teaches the single moms important life lessons such as finances, child rearing, cooking, and spiritual guidance. Residents can stay for up to two years, but can opt out at any time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We don't have a very high turnover rate.â&#x20AC;? Residents do their own laundry with in-house appliances. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have other chores as well,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is not a hotel.â&#x20AC;? Some have outside jobs in addition to their college studies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They need to learn to balance a career with parenthood.â&#x20AC;?

There are three common areas at MiraVia where residents and kids can get together. One also serves as a lunchroom with kitchen. There's a piano there and one musically gifted staff member, Allison Schumacher, can often be found entertaining folks on it, a harp, violin, or guitar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I came in one day and she was playing Bach on the piano for the children.â&#x20AC;? A screened-in porch lets residents, staff, and tots commune with nature in the woods behind the building. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deer and birds come out of the woods,â&#x20AC;? Wray said. When a mom wants to get away for some quiet time, there's a room that's been made into a chapel. The chairs and kneelers are simple and made of wood. She found the altar in England. The crucifix is from Germany and was sent by her sister. A statue of St. Anne and baby Mary came from the Abbey Basilica and

was a gift from the monks. For the kids, there's a cheery nursery that opens to an outdoor play area. There is still plenty of room at MiraVia for more residents. The facility can hold up to eight mothers without adding more staff. Total capacity if staff were added would be thirteen. Referrals have come from word of mouth, the internet, and school infirmaries. The screening process is thorough. No one under the age of 18 qualifies. Candidates go through an interview process, drug screening, and criminal background checks. If a student mother meets all the other qualifications, and has one child already, she can still qualify for residence as long as her child will not be more than 4 years old during the time of her stay. To find out more about MiraVia, visit www.miravia.org or call 704-6024800.

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MiraVia is located on four acres on the campus of Belmont Abbey College. The home for single mothers and their infant children has been in operation since 2012.

ROBINSON: a blessing to all who know him

OBAMA: message gets mixed reviews From page 1A

From page 1A and time. My own father only lived for less than 50 years, therefore, someone like Reverend Robinson, who is like a father figure to me, it speaks to the blessings of life. Reverend Robinson, has proven to be such a positive influence on those who has encountered him, simply because he is a man of character. He is one who is all about uplifting his fellow man. He is a very open minded person and does not care to dwell on the negative things in life. He is about community involvement and engaging others in a way that they understand that there is an inherent responsibility that we all have to endorse. I would say that if he has any downfall at all it would be the fact that he does not have any clones, which would help him to be in so many places at once. Last but certainly not least, it was an honor to serve with him on the City of Mount Holly Black History Committee for many years. I am also honored to have received from the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Black History Committee, the Jessie Mae Robinson Humanitarian Award, named after the deceased and much revered wife of Reverend Robinson.â&#x20AC;? Robinson's life story is one of family and faith. He and his late wife of 65

years, and his six children Jeremiah Robinson, Jr., Aaron Robinson, Gloria Mack, Peggy Thorns, Gregory Robinson, and Rita Freeman, as well as 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild have been a source of great comfort and pride. Born in Columbia, S.C., Robinson moved to West Charlotte near J.C. Smith University with his parents at an early age. As a youth, he was ambitious and sold vegetables and fruit to make money. He also worked at Belk's department store. When he and his wife married, he went to her grandmother's farm in Lincoln County to get pine trees to build a two room house. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I cut the back out of my 1931 Chevy to make a truck to carry the wood,â&#x20AC;? Robinson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After the house was built I put the car back like it was.â&#x20AC;? Church music has always been a part of his life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 1948 my father B. R. Robinson started New Zion Missionary Baptist Church on Todd Lane in Charlotte,â&#x20AC;? Robinson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was leading a choir ever since I was a boy.â&#x20AC;? Robinson has sung hundreds of hymns over they years and enjoys teaching others how to lend their

voices to church services. He has a hard time picking his favorite song, but a couple are high up on the list. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of them is the spiritual 'O Lord, You Sho' Been Good to Me',â&#x20AC;? he said .â&#x20AC;?Another one is 'I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say'.â&#x20AC;? Preaching the Gospel is another activity that has kept Robinson busy for quite a while. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I went into the ministry in 1976 when I was 52 years old,â&#x20AC;? he said. When asked why he decided on that path, his answer is succinct. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You don't decide that,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lord calls you.â&#x20AC;? Robinson has lived in Mount Holly since 1957 and has pitched in to help many churches there and elsewhere. Just a few of the places he's preached include Mayfield Memorial Baptist, First UMC in Mount Holly, Second Baptist Mount Holly, Burge Memorial, Macedonia Baptist, and his dad's church New Zion Missionary Baptist. Right now, he calls himself a â&#x20AC;&#x153;chance preacherâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That means I preach every chance I get.â&#x20AC;? Still bright and full of energy, Robinson says he already has a plan of action for the next ten years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To do the best I can.â&#x20AC;?

It was his first trip back to Charlotte since the Democratic National Convention in 2012 where he was nominated for a second term. After shaking innumerable hands, Obama launched into a speech outlining his plan for repairing what some feel is a broken Veterans Administration, especially the health care aspect. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obama called the rash of disclosures of poor medical service to veterans â&#x20AC;&#x153;outrageous and inexcusableâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are going to get to the root of these problems,â&#x20AC;? Obama declared. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are going to fix what's wrong. We're going to do right by you. We're going to do what's right by your families.â&#x20AC;? Obama finished his rail with a flourish. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And that's a solemn vow,â&#x20AC;? he said. Isles was on hand to hear Obama's speech. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it got a good reception,â&#x20AC;? Isles said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There

was good applause but no standing ovation.â&#x20AC;? Isles said he thinks Obama could do more if not for Congress. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe he can make a difference if he can get Congress on his side,â&#x20AC;? Isles said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Congress is holding him back.â&#x20AC;? Witten had this to say about Obama's talk. I think it was wonderful,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The president touched on a lot of good points. I think he's doing a great job.â&#x20AC;? However, a poll in July showed that two-thirds of veterans do not approve of the job Obama is doing. One of them is Self. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didn't listen to his speech,â&#x20AC;? Self said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of them at the convention didn't like it. We're not about politics, we're about helping veterans.â&#x20AC;? Other speakers at the convention included Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan and her opponent in the upcoming election Thom Tillis, a Republican.

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2014 Stuart W. Cramer Storm JV Football Team

2014 STUART CRAMER STORM JV FOOTBALL Date

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2014 Stuart Cramer Storm JV Cheerleaders Amaya Sawyers Destiny Stafford Desera Rhames Kayla Helms Talia King Katheryn Dirks

2014 East Gaston JV Football Roster No.

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Opponent

Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 18 Sept. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6

Open Lincolnton Cherryville South Point Lake Norman Charter Hunter Huss Ashbrook North Gaston Stuart Cramer Forestview

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2014 Stuart Cramer Storm JV Volleyball Team

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POINT RED RAIDERS 2014 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

2014 Varsity Volleyball Roster

2014 VARSITY LADIES GOLF

Name

Class

Pos.

Kayla Karr Susannah Pennington Samantha Everhart Chelsea Houser Colleen Targonski Victoria Barker Megan Lynch Lauren Andrews Caroline Hyde Ragan Rudisill Rachel Henringer Brittney Franks Becca Bartlett Jada Adkins Dorthy Cames

12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 9 9

S/OPP MB/OH OH S/LIB OH MB MB S DS OH/OPP OH H/OPP OPP OH/MB S/OPP

2014 Varsity Volleyball Schedule

Maddie Poll, Parker Thorneburg, Madison Monteith, Alayna Salazar, Samantha Telsrow, Madison Carr (Not Pictured Josie Airhart)

Date

Opponent

Time

Aug. 28 Aug. 29 Sept. 2 Sept. 4 Sept. 9 Sept. 11 Sept. 16 Sept. 18 Sept. 23 Sept. 24 Sept. 25 Sept. 30 Oct. 2 Oct. 7 Oct. 9 Oct. 13

@ East Gaston vs East Gaston vs Hunter Huss @ Ashbrook vs Forestview @ LN Charter vs North Gaston @ Stuart Cramer vs East Gaston @ Independence vs Hunter Huss vs Ashbrook @ Forestview vs LN Charter @ North Gaston vs Stuart Cramer (Pink Game)

4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30

2014 Ladies Golf Schedule

2014 Varsity Football Schedule

Day

Date

Location

Date

Opponent

Time

Monday Monday Monday Monday Thursday Monday Monday Monday Monday

September 8 September 15 September 22 September 29 October 2 October 6 October 13 October 20 October 27

NG/EG @ Green HH @ Crowders LNC @ River Run SP/SC @ Green M. County (Woodbridge) Ash. @ Catawba Cr FV @ Catawba Cr Regionals States

Aug, 22 Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14

vs Crest vs Lincolnton @ Shelby Bye vs AC Reynolds @ East Gaston vs Hunter Huss @ Ashbrook vs Forestview @ Lake Norman Charter vs North Gaston @ Stuart Cramer Playoffs Round 1

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POINT RED RAIDERS 2014 VARSITY FOOTBALL

Red Raiders green team looks for season of growth South Point High football lost some of its best players who graduated this past June. The team is in a rebuilding mode as Coach Mickey Lineberger explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have about 78 JV and varsity players. We took 76 to Mars Hill Camp. We have four returning on the defense and four returning starters on offense. Our attitude and work ethic has been great. We lost some great football players from last season. We finished 13-1. We won our 7th conference championship in a row and 13th out of the last 15 years. We teach tradition doesn't graduate. When one Raider graduates, another steps up. You can't replace Gaston County's all time rushing leader Tyler Bray. Our offensive line, our QB, our wing backs will all have to chip in and help carry the load. You don't replace two great linebackers like we had in Dashion Davis and Deion Jones. We have to get 11 hats to the ball and play more team oriented defense. Our team this year needs to believe in the team concept. If you mess with me you mess with the whole trailer park type attitude. We have a great coaching staff with over 300 years of experience. Our coaches are the best group in the state and will get the most our of our players. Eleven out of the 13 assistants played at South Point and they know what it means to be a Red Raider. Jaquan Brooks returns for his Sr. Year at QB. We are 25-2 with him at QB in his sophomore and junior year. He is a great athlete that is drawing a lot of interest from colleges. Some schools see him as a QB and others as a defensive corner. He has a bright future in this game Matt Mellette is our only returning offensive lineman. We lost a great unit from last season that won a lot of games. But we have several seniors that have been waiting on their turn to step up. Stephen Carikker played several different positions last season but will be our

starting center. Mellette returns at right guard. Right tackle at the present time is being held down by J.R. Scipico, a sophomore who will be a great player. Clay Julen returns at tight end for his senior year. Left guard at the present time is being played by sophomore James Granson who is a great effort player. Aaron Camp, a senior, was slated to be a guard and worked harder than any player on the team in the off season has been sidelined with some lower back problems. Senior West Russell is our left tackle. Other offensive linemen competing for a job are juniors Conner Owenby and Vagerli Mageras. We will have a couple of freshmen that will play junior and varsity. Victor Hernandez and Sean Burns could start the year out playing using the eight quarter rule to back up on Friday and starting on JV games. Jeffery Pearsall was a starting SE last season and will play wing back this year along with Ben Washam, Davis Ray, and Tanner Muse and Donovan Stowe who will come over from the defensive side to lend a hand. Davis Ray, Nolan Wilson, Walker Featherston along with newcomer Max Mead have looked good at split end. At fullback last year's JV fullback Ryland Etherton has picked up where he left off. Also Jacob Justice has been moved to fullback to help fill the void left from Tyler Bray. Nolan Wilson and Max Mead have been getting reps at QB also. On the defensive side Tanner Muse, who is a Clemson commit, leads the way. He will return to free safety for his senior season. J.T. Starr returns at strong safety. Donovan Stowe, a two year starter will be back for his senior year. Jaquan Brooks and Jeffrey Pearsall will split time at the other corner position. The defensive secondary will be the strength of our defense. Yale Loucks will return at an inside LB position. Outside

linebacker Tyler Hall has really looked good in the early going. Also Jon Ledford has really looked good at inside LB. Up front A.J. Alverson and John Steele have looked good. Evan Preslopsky has really worked hard in the off season and will be ready to lend a hand at LB or defensive end. Nick Muse has shined at defensive end. We have lots of others really competing for jobs; Neeral

Patel, Nick Farmer as defensive backs, up front Andrew Rudd, Hunter MCcorkle, and Toby Stapel. We will have co-defensive coordinators Adam Hodge and Brian Andrews for our varsity team. Coach Tate will coach our defensive front. Joe shepherd will coach our defensive corners. Coach Andrews will coach safeties and Coach Hodge will coach our LB. Chip

Wilson will coach wing backs and Michael Hicks will coach split ends for the varsity. Scott Lee will return to coach our QB and fullbacks . Coach Lineberger will serve as offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Also Mitch Painter will be head JV coach and defensive coordinator. Jim Hale will be JV offensive coordinator . James Justice will come back home to help with our JV team

along with Desmond Lowery. Jeffrey Lawing will help with off line. Coach Southern will coach defensive backs and split ends. All in all our team will be green and growing. We play a very tough nonconference schedule starting on August 22 with Crest at home. We hope to improve daily.â&#x20AC;? See the ROSTER - pg 5B See the SCHEDULE - pg 2B

2014 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS

Gigi Johnson - Co Captain, Elle Sudderth, Hannah Whitesides - Co Captain, Katie Upton, Payton Bailey, Allie Ross, Addie McElveen, Sarah Brewer, Lexi Crosby, Breanna Floyd, Kimmie Svetlick, Cierra Payseur, Taylor Foulk-- Head Captain, Riley King, Olivia Devine, Aaron Taylor, Kaleigh McDonald, Cora Bridgeman, Julia Underwood, Quasia Brooks, Nathan Wilson

2014 VARSITY DANCE TEAM

Betsy Helms - captain, Tanisha Johnson - captain, Scarlet Fretwell, Kennedy Concannon, Emily Bain, Brooke Auten, Christie Stuckey, Madison Canterberry, Harleigh Hayes, Miranda Davis, Madison Carr, Kailey Lawing, Samantha Russell, Emily Davis, Maya Sadler, Blaire Reagan, Emma Beaty, Makensie McDaniel, Grace Auten, Madison Davis, India Sadler

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POINT RED RAIDERS 2014 VARSITY MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SOCCER

2014 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soccer Schedule Day

Date

Opponent

Time

Fri. Mon. Wed. Mon. Wed. Mon. Wed. Mon. Wed. Mon. Wed. Mon. Wed. Mon.

Sept. 5 Sept. 8 Sept. 10 Sept. 15 Sept. 17 Sept. 22 Sept. 24 Sept. 29 Oct. 1 Oct. 6 Oct. 8 Oct. 13 Oct. 15 Oct. 20

vs Lincoln Charter @ East Gaston vs Hunter Huss @ Ashbrook vs Forestview @ Lake Norman Charter vs North Gaston @ Stuart Cramer vs East Gaston @ Hunter Huss vs Ashbrook @ Forestview vs Lake Norman Charter @ North Gaston

6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30

2014 Ladies Tennis Schedule Day

Date

Opponent

Time

Thurs. Thurs. Tues. Thurs. Tues. Thurs. Tues. Thurs.

Sept. 4 Sept. 11 Sept. 16 Sept. 18 Sept. 23 Sept. 25 Sept. 30 Oct. 2

vs Ashbrook @ East Gaston vs Hunter Huss @ Ashbrook vs Forestview @ Lake Norman Charter vs North Gaston @ Stuart Cramer

4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00

2014 Varsity Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soccer Roster # 19 23 6 3 17 7 5 16 15 11 2 1 4 25 9 10 12 14 13

Name Nate Long Carson Potter Max Neisler Thomas Matthew Sean Miller Carlos Morales Kendall James Ben Lineberger Gabe Pack Nick Pena CJ Martin Trevor Stryker Julian Ordonez Jacob Boyd Alex Webb Kaleb Long Noah Gadd Ethan Lassiter Worth Walker

Varsity Coach: Jason Scott Webb Athletic Director: Scott Lee

Grade 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 10 10 10

JV Coach: David Alff Principal: Glynnis Brooks

2014 VARSITY LADIES TENNIS

2014 Ladies Tennis Roster Taylor Rash Mallory McGarity Taylor Stachnik Holly Withers Kayla Cho

Merit Morgan Kendal Edwards Bianca Hanafin Lexi McAlister Sophie Hanafin

Kendall Thorneburg Grace Campbell Autumn Allen Emily Biggerstaff Myiah Nueman

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POINT RED RAIDERS 2014 CROSS COUNTRY

2014 Cross Country Schedule Day

Date

Location

Time

Tues. Tues. Tues. Tues. Wed.

Sept. 9 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 1

4:30 5:00 4:30 4:30 3:30

Mon.

Oct. 6

Thurs. Tues.

Oct. 9 Oct. 14

Sat.

Oct. 25

Sat.

Nov. 1

York Shelby Invitational Forestview York Poston Park time trial 5k (practice) North Gaston Freshman/Sophomores York Ashbrook Big South Conference Meet Freedom, Morganton 3A Regional Meet Beeson Park - wKernserville, NC NCHSAA State Meet

4:30 4:30 4:00 9:00 9:00

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cross Country Team (L to R) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Garrett Gibson, Will Rhoton, Franklin Bogle, Ben Bogle, Will Allen, Ben Hessler, Coach Kody Kubbs. Not Pictured: Kendrick Icenhour, Tylik Hall

2014 Varsity Football Roster No. 5 8 9 10 12 14 20 21 22 23 24 31 32 33 35 41 43 44 45 46 51 54 55 60 61 63 64 65 66 67 68 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 85 86

Name Jaquan Brooks Neeral Patel Nick Farmer Nolan Wilson Davis Ray Max Mead Ben Washam Donovan Stowe Walker Featherston JT Starr Jeffrey Pearsall Payton Graham Ryland Etherton Tanner Muse Mike Hayes Evan Preslopsky Preetesh Patel Tyler Hall Nick Muse Matthew Hicks Yale Loucks Jon Ledford Stephen Carriker Toby Stapel Sean Burns Vageli Mageras James Granson Matt Mellette Victor Hernandez Isaiah Carter Aaron Camp John Steele Connor Owenby Zach Barnes Jacob Justice JR Scipio West Russell Andrew Rudd Phillip Davis AJ Alverson Herman Gregory Jacob Leatherman Hunter McCorkle Clay Julen

Class 12 10 10 11 11 10 11 12 11 11 12 10 11 12 11 12 11 11 10 12 12 11 12 11 9 11 10 11 9 11 12 11 11 12 11 10 12 12 9 11 11 12 12 12

Ht. 6' 5'9" 5'8" 5'11" 6'2" 6'1" 5'10" 5'10" 5'10" 6'2" 6'3" 6'0" 6'0" 6'4" 5'11" 6'2" 6'0" 6'0" 6'2" 5'11" 6'2" 6'2" 6'1" 5'11" 6'0" 5'11" 6'0" 6'0" 6'0" 6'2" 6'0" 5'11" 6'2" 6'0" 6'1" 6'2" 6'0" 6'3" 6'3" 6'4" 6'2" 6'1" 5'11" 6'3"

Wt. 178 150 150 158 165 185 162 150 140 178 200 185 172 218 190 185 170 185 185 165 225 185 220 168 190 190 200 205 200 190 210 240 190 248 202 210 200 260 248 275 320 180 182 188

Pos. QB/DB DB/SE DB/SE QB/SE DB/SE QB/WB WB DB/WB DB/SE DB WB/DB LB FB DB/WB FB/LB DL LB OLB/FB LB OLB OLB LB OL DL OL OL OL OL OL DL OL DL OL DL FB/LB OL OL DL DL DL DL DL DL TE

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Warriors show promise

2014 Varsity Football Roster No.

Name

Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

Year

1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 14 20 22 24 32 34 35 40 41 50 51 52 59 60 64 65 68 71 72 73 77 79 81 90 99

Austin Woods Matthew Theobald Matt Marks Vez Davis Nick Ferens Justice Smith George Miller Jacob Colvard Alex Adams JC Abernethy Bailey Crane Dontavis Walker Omarias Huntley Wesley Williams Tanner Drum Tyler Spurling Kyle Truett Chris Thao DeAngelo Rice Austin Beatty Chris Peterson Jacob Frady Jeffrey Kim Moises Oliveras Grant Roberts Bradley Miller Jordan Wilson Amari Dee Cody McCorkle Kyle Newton Sonny Leuthphova Andre Lias KJ Walton Michael Floyd Sean Terrell

RB, DB QB, LB K RB, DB ATH DE RB, LB WR, DB QB WR, DB WR, DB RB, LB WR, DB RB, DB RB, DB RB, LB TE, LB RB, LB TE, DE OL OL, DL OL OL, LB OL, DL OL OL, DL OL, DL OL, LB OL OL, LB OL OL, DL WR, DB OL, DL OL, DL

6' 6' 5'9" 5'11" 5' 10" 6'4" 5' 10" 6' 6' 2" 5'11" 6'2" 6' 5'11" 6' 6' 5'10" 6' 5'9" 6'1" 6' 6'1" 6' 5'11" 5'10" 5'10" 6' 6'1" 6' 5'11" 6' 6' 6'2" 6'2" 6' 6'

180 200 160 170 165 265 175 165 165 160 185 210 160 165 175 175 180 180 190 215 265 215 200 215 215 240 280 215 185 210 220 230 190 320 220

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To predict how the 2014 East Gaston Warriors will do in this year one must look back to 2013. Last year coach Sean Joyce had high hopes for his club. But it was not to be. A run of serious injuries smashed any hopes East Gaston had. Players who were expecting to play at the junior varsity level were forced into service. Coach Joyce summed it all up, "2013 was hard," Joyce said. "We had a lot we had to go through with injuries. The team never gave up. All of that helped with our work ethic." When the season ended the Warriors were 3-7. They took away a lot of battle scars but they gained a critical element, experience.

Now those very players that were forced into action are a year older, a year wiser. Hopefully the Warriors can cash in on that. Coach Joyce is enthusiastic about the up coming season. He summed up the difference between last years team like this, "We are bigger, stronger and faster." Offensive Outlook A Balanced Approach East Gaston's offense is going to be run by 3rd year coach David Hayes. This year the Warriors will employ the same offense as last year. The offense is a variation of the popular spread option. Coach Joyce thinks he has the personnel to give the Warriors some offensive punch. "Our offense is similar to that ran by Auburn," Joyce said. "The only difference is that we will pass more."

Joyce believes that his offense will not be pass heavy. it will be balanced, the run pass ratio should be at, "About 50-50." Joyce said. Under center for East Gaston will be junior signal caller Alex Adams. Adams had a tough sophomore year. When last year's starters Tyler Price and Austin Woods went down, Adams got the call. The results were mixed. At times Adams looked like a true starter. At others he looked like a JV player caught up in a world out of his control. Now a year later Joyce thinks Adams, a 6'2" junior, is ready. "Alex started in the 3rd game of the season last year," Joyce said. "He went through an emotional roller roaster. He also got hurt and went back to JV for See WARRIORS, 7B

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GASTON WARRIORS 2014 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL

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WARRIORS: show promise for 2014 From page 6B awhile." The fiery Joyce is the complete opposite of his new quarterback. That could prove to be a good thing. "Alex leads by example," Joyce said. "He is not a yeller, but he his vocal." Joyce was quick to point out that Adams's leadership qualities are inline with what he wants the Warriors to do. "He knows there is more than one way to lead." Joyce added. This year Adams is going to have a lot to work with. In the back filed for East Gaston will be fullback Dontavis Walker and running back Tyler Spurling. Spurling and Walker are different kinds of runners. Walker is a throw back ground pounder. The 6' 175 pound Spurling is more of an option running back. When the Warriors choose to go to the air they will have an experienced group of solid receivers to go to. Seniors George Walker and Bailey Crane have the speed to separate from defensive b acks. Last year they showed that if someone can get them the ball they can do something special. The offensive wild card

for the Warriors is more a "wildcat" then wild card. Austin Woods will return and do a little bit of everything. Woods is a true athlete. He can run, throw and catch. "Austin will be our slot receiver and wildcat quarterback," Joyce said. "He also plays corner back." Defense No One's Door Mat Coach Joyce will maintain control of the East Gaston defense. The Warriors will continue to use their 34 hybrid "50" defense. Last year East Gaston lost the battle of the trenches. The smaller EG defensive players got pushed around a lot. This year should be different. "We have a pretty good defensive line," Joyce said. " Up front we have Chris Peterson, Justice Smith and Sean Terrell." Last year the Warriors defensive line was outpowered and overwhelmed. Due to injuries EG had to start defensive tackles that w e r e significantly smaller then th eir opponents. At times some of the Warriors linemen were weighing in at under 175 pounds. That lack of size resulted in oppo-

nents running over the Warriors defense. Joyce has high hopes for his defensive line. "They understand the system better, " he stated. "We are bigger up from then last year." This year's Warrior defensive linemen are 300 pounds heavier then last year's group. That size will be crucial if the Warriors hope to stop the run. Behind the line is a solid group of linebackers. This year's group includes Tyler Spurling and Kyle Pruitt and Dontavis Walker. The defensive back filed is filled with speedy players who have a knack for making big plays. Tanner Drum, George Miller and Bailey Crane will be some of the starters. Coach Joyce believes this group can make things happen. "Bailey Crane had 5 interceptions last year,” Joyce said. "We have speed at corner. They are not flash, but they are sound." As for the safeties Joyce was equally optimistic. "Our safeties are tough nosed kids." Joyce said. Intangibles Working Together It takes a lot to make a winning team. It takes talent, coaching and a positive

attitude. This year the East Gaston Warrior's team attitude is special. The 2014 Warriors are more then just team mates. They are friends. This closeness has made its way to the weight room and football field. "They worked hard this off season," Joyce said. "This group is close. They hang around each other. They are a good group of kids. things are getting better." One thing that has gone East Gaston's way has been the lack of injuries. Going into the season the team is healthy. "We haven't had injures, "Joyce said. "That is a big plus." The Warriors are doing what they need to do to be ready in 2014. In preparation for this year's season opener the warriors scrimmaged North Lincoln and Surry Central. That preparation will be needed when the Warriors travel to East Lincoln to take on the Mustangs August 22nd. "We had two good scrimmages." Joyce said. "We still have work to do. These kids have what it takes. We have a shot at going 1-0." Final Summary and Season Prediction This could be a break out

No.

Name

Year

14 24 21 1 13 2 3 6 20 5 4 7

Lauren Abernathy Emily Rankin Samantha Strickler Juliana Ferreira Haley Hovis Macy Maddy Elizabeth Huggins Morgan Abernathy Samauria Shannon Lindsey Blackwell Ashlyn Presson Mackenzie Styles

12 12 12 12 12 11 11 11 11 10 9 9

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year for East Gaston. The old saying goes that whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger. If the Warriors apply that to their football program the Warriors will be stronger. The Warriors have always sported a gutsy team that never quit, no matter the odds. If Alex Adams and the other skill players produce and stay healthy that will help. On the other side of the board if the Warriors defense gets tough 2014 has promise.

The only problem for EG is the fact that they play in the tough Big South Conference. EG will have to fight for every win. Come November East Gaston will either be in the playoffs or sitting at home. It could turn either way. If they avoid injuries and continue to develop this team has a shot at 6-5 or 5-5. But on the other side of the coin if injuries return or the squad does not develop East Gaston will go 4-6 or 3-7.

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2014 Varsity Men's Soccer Schedule Day

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Time

Wednesday Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Wednesday

9/10 9/15 9/11 9/22 9/24 9/29 10/1 10/6 10/8 10/13 10/15 10/20 10/22 f 10/29

Lake Norman Charter @ Hunter Hun Ashbrook @ North Gaston Stuart Cramer @ Forestview @ South Point @ Lake Norman Charter Hunter Huss @ Ashbrook North Gaston @ Stuart Cramer Forestview 1st Round of 3A State Playoffs

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2014 Cross Country Roster Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Team Eduardo Andrade Hunter Angstadt Josh Brackett Andrew Collins Hunter Ealey Landon Maxwell Connor McMinn Tanner McMinn Cameron Reed Kyle Rhodes

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2014 Cross Country Schedule Conference Player of the year while Savannah and Erika were All Conference.Â

Day

Date

Location

Tues.

Sept. 9

North Gaston

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Tues.

Sept. 23

Gaston County Meet @ Forestview

Tues.

Sept. 30

North Gaston

Tues.

Oct. 7

Ashbrook

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Oct. 14

Conference Meet @ Ashbrook Big South Conf. Championship

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Oct. 25

Hendersonville Regionals

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Nov. 1

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2014 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soccer Schedule Day

Date

Opponent

Time

Thurs. Mon. Weds. Mon. Weds. Thurs. Mon. Weds. Mon. Weds. Mon. Weds. Mon. Weds. Mon. Weds. Weds. Sat. Weds. Sat. Weds. Sat.

Sept. 4 Sept. 8 Sept. 10 Sept. 5 Sept. 17 Sept. 18 Sept. 22 Sept. 4 Sept. 29 Oct. 1 Oct. 6 Oct. 8 Oct. 13 Oct. 15 Oct. 20 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 1 Nov. 5 Nov. 8 Nov. 12 Nov. 15

@ Highland Tech @Ashbrook vs Forestview vs Lake Norman Charter @ North Gaston @ Kings Mountain vs Hunter Huss @ East Gaston vs South Point vs Ashbrook @ Forestview @ Lake Norman Charter vs North Gaston @ Hunter Huss vs East Gaston vs South Point 1st Round-State Playoffs 2nd Round-State Playoffs District Finals Sectional Finals Regional Finals State Finals

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2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

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9 9 9 9 9 9 9 11 10 10 10 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 11 10 9 11 11 11 11 10 11 11 11 11 10 11 11

Head Coach: Matthew Robertson Assistant Coach: Gil Aguirre

Kickers look forward to 2014 season The Banner asked varsity menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer head coach Matthew Robertson about the teams prospects for 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Q: How has practice been? Any particular strengths the team and coaching staff are working on, along with play/run/lineup changes? A: Practices have been going great. We are working on getting into game fitness. Our endurance levels are up higher from last year as well as our maturity and knowledge of the game. Q: Weaknesses being addressed (and how)? A: We are addressing the need to be stronger on the ball and playing the ball quicker to open up the field of play more.

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Young Stuart Cramer team ready for tough foes young men who know they have something to prove. Ben McMillan doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t And he hopes to plug his seem overly worried. The own coaching style into the head coach of Stuart equation and maybe surCramer High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first prise a few conference opvarsity football squad is ponents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a high looking ahead to a season energy guy,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I try to stay as facing fierce positive as I opponents in can with the the Big South kids.â&#x20AC;? Conference, McMillan the home of and his assisgiants such as tants are South Point looking to High, Ashstarting quarbrook High terback sophand Forest omore Austin View. Creagh to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Practice a team leader has been and to accept going pretty Head Coach Ben McMillan the burden of g o o d , â&#x20AC;? much of the McMillan See the Roster, pg 11B first-year said last week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re See the Schedule, pg 11B teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenges and getting better. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re real young this year. hurdles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will be his first Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gonna take a little varsity experience, but while.â&#x20AC;? He is, of course, talking weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working on givabout a team (and a school, ing the QB (position) more for that matter) with no sen- responsibility. I use a spread iors and with just one year style offense, but we want of JV experience under its to try to run the ball as belt. McMillan, the former much as you can. What Forest View head coach, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do this year is a lot of concedes that he has his short, quick passes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not a work cut out for him this lot of deep stuff.â&#x20AC;? The Stormâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first bout is an Aug. fall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to 22 home game against be very tough,â&#x20AC;? he said. Thomas Jefferson Acadâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still in the building emy. In the weeks and months process.â&#x20AC;? But McMillan, who said following that opener, his background leans more theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll face a number of heavily on the offensive bigger, more seasoned side of the game, says heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, South Point is the got an enthusiastic group of By Dave Blanton

toughest. Ashbrook looks to be very good this year, I think,â&#x20AC;? McMillan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And, of course, Forest View, had a strong season

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Open @ Bessemer City vs Highland Tech @ Ashbrook vs Forestview vs Lake Norman Charter @ North Gaston vs Hunter Huss @ East Gaston vs South Point

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2014 Varsity Volleyball Schedule Date

Opponent

Time

Sept. 3 Sept. 4 Sept. 9 Sept. 11 Sept. 16 Sept. 18 Sept. 23 Sept. 25 Sept. 30 Oct. 2 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 9 Oct. 13

vs West Meck vs Lake Norman Charter @ North Gaston vs Hunter Huss @ East Gaston vs South Point vs Ashbrook @ Forestview @ Lake Norman Charter vs North Gaston vs Olympic @ Hunter Huss vs East Gaston @South Point

4:00 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30

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3-0. Â Last year we went 2-18. Â We were in all matches except for 6. Â This year we are concentrating on finishing matches.â&#x20AC;? Coach Terrence Grealis Ladies Volleyball

2014 Varsity Football Roster No. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 20 21 22 23 24 27 30 33 41 50 51 52 54 55 56 60 61 62 64 65 66 67 68 70 71 73 75 77 78 80 81 88

Name Kameron Carver Chad Speas Justin Horton Cameron Lewis CJ Stephens Colt Davidson Jaylen Rocquemore Austin Creagh Devion Moore Isaiah Foust Brandon Henderson Darnell Johnson Landon Helton Trae Counts Corey Stowe Robert Truesdale Tresean Lindsay Naseem Moulden Kaleb Setzer Jahkeem Brand Justin Hoffman Scott Moore Yates Collier Ismar Terzic Anthony Osborne Landon Dixon Eric Taylor Craig Armstrong Connor Stephens Nic Bahr Devon Bain Alex Mathis Sam Wilson Jesse Farmer Shawn Barnes Amari Brown Dillon Rhew Adam Hannibal Hayden Kish Carson Muse Hanson Troung Josh Beck Dylan Collins Wade McLain Chris Randolph

Year 11 11 11 10 9 11 9 10 9 10 11 10 9 11 10 9 11 10 11 10 10 11 11 10 11 11 11 11 11 9 9 9 11 11 10 11 11 9 9 10 10 9 9 11 9

Ht. 5'10 6'1" 5'10" 6'1" 5'10" 6'0" 6'1" 5'11" 5'6" 6'2" 5'11" 6'1" 5'7 5'8" 5'8" 5'11" 6'1" 5'8" 5'7" 5'11" 5'7" 6'3" 5'10" 6'0" 5'10" 5'10" 5'11" 5'10" 6'1" 5'11" 5'11" 6'0" 5'10â&#x20AC;? 5'11" 5'11â&#x20AC;? 5'10" 6'3" 5'9" 5'11" 6'0" 6'0" 6'4" 6'0" 6'1" 5'10"

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2014 Cross Country Schedule

2014 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cross Country Roster

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Opponent

Site

Time

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FV, WC, Hough Myers Park Inv. Freedom Inv. Gaston County NG, BC, EG Big South MC, Hope, FV NG, EG, BC Big South Conf. 2A Regionals NCHSAA State

WM, HT, Forestview Myers Park Freedom Forestview North Gaston North Gaston Forestview

4:30PM 4:30PM 8:00 AM 4:30PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30PM

Ashbrook Freedom High Redmon Park

4:00 PM TBA TBA

Oct. 14 Oct. 25 Nov. 2

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

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Name Ryan Bahr Bradley Mitchell Jacob Dyksterhouse John Grealis Pierce Johnston Johnathan Kitchen Alex Licata Bharat Srinivasa Coach: Earl Clover

Year 10 11 10 10 9 11 11 10

2014 Ladies Cross Country Roster Name Natasha Blackwood Haley Bourhill Tori Heavener Coach: Lisa Hargitt

Year 10 9 11

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