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East Gaston grad Kyle Truett Sky is the limit for Stuart a winner on and off the field Cramer's Stephen Moore

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“Kyle is a winner.” That's what East Gaston baseball coach Randy Sellers says about graduating senior and standout athlete Kyle Truett and it's the truth. Truett not only played great baseball during his senior year, he also served as captain of the football team and was on the wrestling team. On the scholastic side of things, he completed all Electrical Trade courses with high academic success and received his NCCER (construction engineering training) certification. But, according to Truett, his rise to the top during his four years at East Gaston got off to a sketchy start. “I was a wild kid my freshman year,” Truett said. “I had a bad attitude.” However, a love of sports and willingness to take guidance from his coaches polished what was a diamond in the rough. “Sports helped me learn discipline,” Truett said. “I learned to control my temper. I learned that when you show your butt on the See TRUETT page 8

East Gaston graduate Kyle Truett not only served as captain of the football team during his senior year, he also starred on the baseball and wrestling teams as well. Photo by Alan Hodge

According to Stuart Cramer High graduate Stephen Moore, he's always wanted wings. “I knew since I was six years old that I wanted to fly,” he said. Well, now he's gonna get his chance because Moore has received an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy. He was nominated by North Carolina's US Senator Thom Tillis and Congressman Patrick McHenry. “I've wanted to go to the Air Force Academy since I was in sixth grade,” Moore said. “When I found out I got the appointment I was speechless, ecstatic, thrilled, honored, and shocked.” According to Moore, much of his aviating ambition comes from the fact that his great-grandfather Victor Stanchi flew B-17 bombers with 409th bomber wing, 8th Air Force from England in WWII. “My mom says she thinks I am him reincarnated,” Moore said. Once he graduates from the Air Force Academy, Moore plans on being a military pilot. See MOORE page 8

Stuart Cramer grad Stephen Moore holds a model of a B-17 bomber like his great grandfather Victor Stanchi flew in WWII. Moore says Stanchi's aviation exploits fueled his own desire to fly. Photo by Alan Hodge

Jonathan Lam- a creative leader at MICS

South Point grad Grace Russell mature beyond her years

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South Point graduate Grace Russell may only be 18, but she has the work ethic, maturity, and sense of social responsibility of someone much older. Russell, the daughter of attorneys John and Erin Russell, spent her elementary and middle school years at Gaston Day, then plunged directly into the thick of activities as soon as she set foot on the South Point High campus. In her senior year alone she was a National Merit Scholar, Student Advisor to the North Carolina Board of Education, President of National Honor Society, homecoming queen, and varsity soccer captain. While she was accepted to Harvard, Princeton, and Vanderbilt, Grace will be attending Wake Forest on a full, $280,000, scholarship. Just one of the many programs that Russell was involved in at South Point was Project Unify. “We worked to bring together students in the exceptional children department with other students in a variety of social activities In addition to her prodigious scholastic and extracurricular achievements, graduating South such as the Halloween party,” she said. Point senior Grace Russell also excelled on the See RUSSELL page 8 soccer field. Photo by Alan Hodge

Over the past several years, whenever there was a need for an Audio-Visual expert at a Mt. Island Charter School event, the call went out to graduating senior Jonathan Lam. Lam, the son of Vietnamese natives Mot Lam and Cam Phan, came to MICS in 2012 after having attended schools in CharlotteMecklenburg. “I had a rough time in elementary and middle school,” Lam said. “But Mt. Island Charter is a great place where everyone gets along. It's like a big family.” Lam especially liked the relationship between students and staff at MICS. “The teachers are close to us and guide us,” he said. “They make a big impact on us. They teach us moral values and give us advice. We are not just a number.” That atmosphere gave Lam the freedom and inspiration to pitch in when and where he could to utilize his many talents and help make MICS even better. “Jon Lam has been an ever-present behind-the-scenes help to our entire school these past few years,” said Jessi Clarkson, middle and high school Chorus, Band, and

Graduating Mt. Island Charter School senior Jonathan Lam played piano in the school band and was the lead audio-visual tech for theater productions and other activities. Photo by Alan Hodge See LAM page 8

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The Catawba River Artisans will host their first annual Fine Art and Craft Festival, June 18, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on the grounds of the Belmont Chiropractic Center located in Lakewood Professional Park at 5803 Wilkinson Blvd, Hwy. 74, in Belmont. This is Belmont’s first juried show of outstanding local artisans whose work is unique and handcrafted. The show will include a variety of pottery, jewelry, photography, paintings, textiles, stained glass, mosaics, wood sculpture and more along with music by Demperio-Hertz Music. Examples of the work to be displayed and a list of participating artists can be viewed at www.catawbariverartisans.com. Renee Clemmer photo Mt holly community garden

Leyla McCalla in concert Mt. Holly Community Garden programs The Mount Holly Community Garden will be having their very popular summer program again this summer, "Garden Gatherings". A story time for children is held at 6:30pm before each program. All programs begin at 7:00pm. The summer program schedule: June 9th -

Organic Growing And Soil - Jim Lanier Earth Farms; June 23rd - Herbs With Bee; July 14th - Yoga In The Garden With Kassi; July 28th - Beneficial Insects With Carol Golden; Aug. 12th - Butterflies With Joey Bynum; Aug. 25th - Food Preservation; Sept. 9th - Kids Cooking With Chef Erin.

Summer fun for kids By Tabitha Whetstine Public Information Coordinator Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties publicinfo@pfclg.com

them Want to learn more about the Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties? The Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties is your local Smart Start agency. You can reach us at 704-922-0900 or visit us online at www.pfclg.com. Our mission is to lead, advocate and collaborate with others to insure the wellbeing of children, ages birth to five. Upcoming Events: Boogie with Books: Check our Facebook for upcoming dates and times! Super Splash Day with the Gastonia Grizzlies: June 22nd—Game Starts at 12:00pm. Visit the Grizzlies homepage (http://www.gastoniagrizzlies.com/) for ticket and event information. The Partnership staff will be present at this event sharing information about what we do!

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School is almost out, and summer vacation is right around the corner. Summers are all about relaxing, but try telling that to kids who are bouncing off the walls or shrieking “I’m bored!” As parents, we want each summer to be more memorable than the next, and that calls for a few new ideas! Below you will find great ideas for activities to keep your children active and entertained this summer. Stage an A-Z scavenger hunt where you have to find something that starts with each letter of the alphabet • Write and illustrate your own book • Have a backyard campfire—Roast some hot dogs, popcorn, and smore’s! • Go for a walk and make a collage from nature objects you find along the way • Take a boring brown paper bag and have kids brainstorm creative things to do with it—you will be surprised at how many things they can come up with • Visit a zoo or aquarium to learn about animals • Make totem poles out of paper towel rolls and decorate

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The Gaston County Museum of Art & History, in partnership with the Town of Dallas and Gaston County Travel and Tourism, will open its summer concert series on Friday, June 10th with Leyla McCalla. A former member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Leyla is a New York-born HaitianAmerican living in New Orleans, who sings in French, Haitian Creole and English, and plays cello, tenor banjo and guitar. Deeply influenced by traditional Creole, Cajun and Haitian music, as well as by American jazz and folk, her music is at once earthy, elegant, soulful and witty; it vibrates with three centuries of history, yet also feels strikingly fresh, distinctive and contemporary. Leyla's debut album, Vari-Colored Songs: A Tribute to Langston Hughes, was named 2013's Album of the Year by the London Sunday Times and Songlines magazine, and received additional raves from a number of other publications, including the New York Times, Boston Globe and Offbeat, for its haunting mixture of music and message. After touring extensively in the U.S., Europe and Israel, Leyla comes to us fresh from the release of second album. Titled A Day For The

Leyla McCalla to perform June 10th at the Gaston County Museum of Art & Hsitory. Hunter, A Day For The Prey, the album will be released in the spring of 2016 by Jazz Village/Harmonia Mundi. A Day For The Hunter, A Day For The Prey will continue to explore the themes of social justice and pan-African consciousness that marked VariColored Songs, and will once again feature songs sung in English, French and Haitian Creole.

This family-friendly summer concert series is free to the public with no reservations required. Food and alcohol vendors will be on site. Bring a lawn chair and come join in for this spectacular event. For more information, please contact Jason Luker at jason.luker@gastongov.com or 704-922-7681 ext 105.

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Gaston EMS Chief Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week at Gettysburg Gaston County EMS Chief Mark Lamphiear recently participated in the annual Gettysburg Leadership Institute sponsored by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), held May 18-20, 2016. Each spring, a small group of no more than 30 senior local government managers meet to study the leadership lessons of Gettysburg. This is a unique opportunity to join colleagues in an exploration of personal leadership, organizational effectiveness, and the lessons of history. The leadership lessons of the battle of Gettysburg, the leadership styles of Lincoln and Eisenhower, and the aftermath or disaster recovery of the town of Gettysburg after the battle of 1863 form the core of this site specific leadership institute offered in conjunction with the Gettysburg Foundation. Leadership lessons from the battle include Vision and Strategic Thinking, Leading by Example, Communications for Command & Control, Team Building and Unit Cohesiveness, Initiative, Agility and Adaptability, Accountability, Delegation and Trust, Decision-making with Insufficient Information, and Following Through with a Strategic Plan. For Lamphiear, who shares an interest in history with a passion for strategic management, it was a profound combination of historical and leadership education. “I have read the book (Killer Angels) and watched the movie (Gettysburg) before, but it was truly enlightening to walk that ground and focus on the still relevant leadership lessons that we can learn from the three day battle.”

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Bullet is needing a forever home. The Tri-County Animal Rescue Pet of the Week is Bullet. Bullet is a Hound mix of some variety. He is a shy boy that needs some tender loving care. Bullet is around a year old and weighs about 60 pounds. Bullet was seen being thrown from a car out in the country. Folks worked with him until they gained his trust. Once they could get him, they called us to take him. Bullet is a very sweet and gentle soul. Bullet is neutered, current on vaccines, micro-chipped and comes with 30 days of free pet insurance. Bullet has short hair so he requires minimal grooming. A quick bath and brushing will keep him fresh and clean.

Please give Bullet a chance to become part of your family! He just wants love and affection. If you are looking for an addition to your family, please come out and meet Bullet this weekend. Other available pets will be at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard this Friday from 6-9 pm, Saturday noon to 6 pm and Sunday 2-5 pm. About Tri-County Animal Rescue Tri-County Animal Rescue is a nonprofit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties. We are committed to ending pet homelessness in this area and we need your continued support. If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other

ways. We need volunteers and donations to continue our mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. Please help Tri-County Animal Rescue continue to save pets by adopting your next pet this weekend? Our “needs” list includes: towels, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels, dry dog food and dry cat food. For more information, call 704.263.2444, send an email to TriCountyAnimalRescue@yahoo.com, visit us on the web at www.tcar.us or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations can be sent to TriCounty Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.

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Take It Slow and Easy Take time to gradually introduce your dog to bathing. Before giving him a bath, spend a couple of days just taking him into the bathroom, putting him in the tub, giving him a few tasty treats and then taking him out again. Spend a few more days turning on the water or the sprayer before giving your dog his treats but don’t give him an actual bath yet. You’re just getting him used to the sensations and sounds involved in bathing. After two to five days of getting your dog used to the bath-time scenario, you can give him a real bath. Remember to keep delivering treats throughout the process and right after you finish bathing. It’s also helpful to pay attention to your own voice and body language. In order for your dog to be relaxed and calm during bathing, you’ll need to be relaxed and calm, too. When it’s time for a bath, approach him calmly and speak quietly. Continue to talk to him in a casual voice and praise him throughout the bath. When you apply shampoo and lather up your dog, massage his body as gently as possible, handle his paws carefully and try to avoid causing him physical discomfort. About Puppies If you get your puppy used to regular bathing now, bathing him as an adult will be a breeze. Follow the guidelines above with your puppy. The same ideas apply. Try to focus on associating bath time with treats, toys and games, and on slowly and gently introducing your puppy to the sights, sounds and sensations of bathing. Bring some toys into the tub, encourage your puppy to play with the bubbles and make the bath seem like playtime. It’s also worthwhile to get your puppy accustomed to other kinds of grooming and handling. Take time every day to touch your puppy all over his body. Handle his feet and toes, open his mouth and look at his teeth, examine his ears, brush his fur, carefully trim his nails, lift and handle his tail, and gently restrain him in your arms for a few seconds at a time. Immediately after touching or handling, give your puppy his favorite treat or play with him. Just like with bathing, your goal is to convince your puppy that people restraining and handling him result in good things. If you can build your puppy’s positive feelings about grooming when he’s young, handling and grooming will be much easier for you both throughout his life. Post-Bath After you’ve finished bathing your dog, celebrate to make sure your dog thinks that bath time always leads to fun for him. Right after the bath, feed him a few delicious treats and praise him enthusiastically. Then, if he’s interested, you can play one of your dog’s favorite games, such as tug or fetch.

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Most dogs don’t mind getting and staying dirty. In fact, many seem thrilled to find stinky stuff to roll in…like dead animals. Most people, on the other hand, would rather not share their lives with smelly or dirt-encrusted dogs. So here’s how to give your dog a good scrubbing, using techniques that make the process as easy and stress-free as possible for you and your pet. Associate Bathing with Good Things Many dogs find bath time unpleasant and who can blame them? It involves being restrained, soaked with water (which some dogs really dislike), slathered in scented suds and handled in various, sometimes uncomfortable ways. However, you can help your dog learn to tolerate, and maybe even enjoy, bathing. The secret is to teach your dog that bathing is always followed by things he loves. If your dog learns that bath time reliably leads to wonderful stuff like special treats, brand-new chew toys, the start of a favorite game, a walk in the park or dinnertime, he’ll soon learn to feel much better about it. And if he feels much better about getting a bath, he’ll behave better too, which will make bath time easier for both of you. So whenever you bathe your dog, help him to associate bath time with things he enjoys. Right after putting him into the tub, give him a tasty treat, like a small bite of chicken or cheese. If your dog seems nervous about running water, give him a treat right after turning on the tap. After toweling him off, immediately invite him to play a rousing game of tug or give him a handful of his favorite treats. With repetition, your dog will probably decide that getting a bath is fun, not frightening or stressful.

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East Belmont Baptist Church 501 East Catawba St. will celebrate its 104th Homecoming on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 11am. Dr. Stephen Summers will deliver the homecoming message. The service will include moments of remembrance, recognition, history, and highlights. Kevin Jonas will provide special music just before the anniversary sermon. A fellowship luncheon will take place immediately following morning worship. Former members and guests are invited to attend. For additional information, you may contact the church office at (704) 825-5780.

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Aezley Short has just celebrated her 7th birthday. Also, she has just completed first grade at Lincoln Charter Elementary School. Aezley is concerned about homeless animals. Instead of presents for herself, she asked for donations for TriCounty Animal Rescue. Aezley visited PetSmart last weekend to present her "gifts" to Tri-County volunteers. We all appreciate Aezley so much. She has a heart of gold!

Don't miss this cultural festival of arts, crafts, music, food and more on Saturday, June 18th from 2 to 9 pm at Stowe Park in historic downtown Belmont. Come listen to the smooth jazz sounds of James "Tootie" Hogan or the exciting African drumming sounds from Drums 4 Life where you can participate in the drum circle. There will be food, face painting, art vendors, and more. There is something for everyone at this event. Sponsored by the Belmont Juneteenth Celebration Committee, the City of Belmont, and the Downtown Belmont Development Association. Special guests will be the Buffalo Troopers (pictured) motorcycle club from Charlotte.

AAA Carolinas reveals top driving distractions for teens Over the past five years, more than 5,000 people have been killed in crashes involving teen drivers during the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period starting at Memorial Day when teen crash deaths historically climb. As the summer driving season begins, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety is releasing a follow-up study confirming that nearly 60 percent of teen crashes involve distractions behind the wheel. The research also finds a disturbing trend showing that texting and social media use are on the rise amongst teen drivers. Crashes for teen drivers increase significantly during the summer months because teens drive more during this time of year. The average number of deaths from crashes involving teen drivers ages 16-19 increased by 16 percent per day compared to other days of the year in the past five years during the “100 Deadliest Days”. Since 2010, 16,662 people in North Carolina have been injured in teen distracted driving related crashes. Researchers also found that how teens use their cell phone when behind the wheel changed significantly over the course of the study. In the moments leading up to a crash, teens were more likely to be texting or looking down at the phone than talking on it. This supports findings by Pew Research Center, which shows text messaging has become a key component in day-today interactions amongst teenagers. Fifty-five percent of teens spend time every day texting, sending an estimated 80 text messages per day. “It’s no secret that teens are extremely connected to their cell phones,” said Tiffany Wright President of AAA Carolinas Traffic Safety Foundation. “Many teens are texting or using social media behind the wheel more often than in the past, which is making an unsafe situation even worse.” TeenDriving.AAA.com has a variety of tools to help prepare parents and teens for the dangerous summer driving season. The online AAA StartSmart program also offers great resources for parents on how to become effective in-car coaches as well as advice on how to manage their teen’s overall driving privileges. Teens preparing for the responsibility of driving should enroll

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Belmont briefs Friday Night Live The Friday Night Live Concert Series continues every other Friday night in beautiful historic downtown Belmont. The next concert on June 17th features a crowd favorite - The Entertainers. The 50/50 raffle benefits the Belmont Trolley organization so bring your train whistle or buy one there. Don't forget theconcert series when planning your Fourth of July weekend. The concert will kick-off the weekend on Friday night, July 1st, featuring the Tams with the annual fireworks show immediately following. This year's fireworks show is sponsored by Nellie's Southern Kitchen. We want to remind you that these free concerts are sponsored by members of the Belmont Merchant Association. So eat, dine, shop, local.

Citizen Input Meeting Gaston County is holding citizen input meetings throughout the County for their 2035 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The meeting for the Belmont area is scheduled for June 21, 2016 at South Point High School from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan is a guide for growth and development for the coming years in Gaston County. Your input at these meetings will help to determine how our area and the county will develop in the next 20 years. For more information call 704 866-3909.

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175 years old and still thriving Banner-News Obituaries 175 years old and still thriving and growing seems like impossibility, but God can do marvelous things. For 175 years Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stanley, has been ministering to the spiritual needs of Lutherans and serving the community in a multitude of ways. This year marks the 175th anniversary of this warm, gracious and loving church that has thrived for so long. The year 2016 promises to be very special for Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. It will be celebrating 175 years of being called together as a church family with a mission in and to the community. They will also celebrate the arrival of the greatly loved Rev. Wesley Frye to serve as Pastor. The main celebration is scheduled for Sunday, June 19, 2016. The General Secretary of the North American Lutheran Church (NALC), Rev. Mark Chavez will be the guest pastor. The General Secretary is appointed by the Bishop and confirmed by the executive council. Pastor Mark C. Chavez, General

Secretary, manages the day-to-day administrative functions of the NALC. Rev. Mark Chavez Services begin at 10:30 a.m., and a covered dish luncheon will follow in the congregation’s Family Life Center. Homecoming for 2016 is scheduled for Sunday September 25th. The Rev. Harvey Mozolak will be the guest pastor. Services begin at 10:30 a.m. and a covered dish luncheon will follow in the Family Life Center. Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church welcomes everyone to attend these and all other worship services as it celebrates 175 years of doing God’s work. Your attendance any time during the year or on the anniversary date of Sunday, June 19, 2016 will help make this year even more special for everyone. For more information please call the church office at 704-263-2621 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and noon, Monday thru Friday, or worship with us at 203 S. Main Street, Stanley, NC, 28164.

Pictured are Pastor Wesley Frye, His mother Lynda Frye, the Church Council President Leonard Lewis, the Church and its bell tower.

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Virginia Brannon Huggins Summerfield NC- Virginia Brannon Huggins died peacefully at home May 30th 2016. She resided with her daughter, Kathy and son-in-law Lonnie Sterling, in Summerfield N.C. for the past 11 years. She was 95 years old; born 5/28/21 in Chesnee, S.C. to Bessie Lee Brannon and John Earl Brannon. She was one of 9 children. She is survived by one sister, Elsie Cudd McDowell of Chesnee S.C. She married James Barnwell Huggins on March 11th 1939.They lived together happily for 52 years with her beloved “Barney” passing away

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her high school diploma, but went to college while working full time for the Federal Reserve Bank in Charlotte, NC. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Belmont Abbey College at age 62. She is now in Heaven with her beloved Barney. A celebration of Life is planned for 3:30 on Sunday June 12, 2016 at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont, N.C. There will be food and fellowship after the service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, Hospice of the Piedmont or the SPCA of the Triad.

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Dec. 8th 1990. She is survived by her daughter Norma Bradshaw of Atlanta, her son Larry Huggins and wife Joyce of Gastonia, her daughter Kathy Edwards Sterling and husband Lonnie of Summerfield. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Lee B.Johnson, Michele H.Venendaal, Laura H. Huckaby, Joshua Edwards, and Aaron Edwards, along with her great grandchildren, Kaden Edwards, Henry and Jasper Venendaal, Wilson, Hollis and Reagan Huckaby, and West and Hight Johnson. Barney and Virginia started their life together in Tuxedo, NC. They moved to Belmont, NC in 1959. Virginia moved to Summerfield in 2005. Virginia was a wonderful loving mother and Maw Maw to her family. She was smart, with a wry sense of humor. She married young with only

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Gaston County June Calendar of events

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Horses, kids, BBQ at next Chamber event Shining Hope Farms will demonstrate how the organization improves the lives of children and adults with disabilities through horseback riding and other activities during a Montcross Area Chamber “Network After Work” on Thursday, June 9, from 5:30 until 7 p.m. Hogzilla BBQ is co-sponsor and will provide its food for the event, which will take place at Shining Hope Farms, 328 Whippoorwill Lane in Mount Holly. The event will be outside and casual, and participants are advised to wear comfortable shoes. There’s no charge to attend. Chamber members and non-members interested in the Chamber or in learning about the hosts are welcome. Learn more about Shining Hope Farms at www.ShiningHopeFarms.org. For more on the event and to register, go to www. MontcrossAreaChamber.com.

Mount Holly Police responded to an Armed Robbery at The Circle K, 101 Belmont- Mount Holly Rd. at approximately 2 AM Monday, June 6. According to police, two unknown black males entered Circle K and robbed the clerk at gunpoint with what appeared to be a small frame semi automatic handgun. One of the suspects assaulted the clerk by striking her in the head with a cell phone. Officers arrived within approximately 3 minutes from the time the incident was reported. The clerk was not seriously injured in the incident. An undisclosed amount of money was taken from the store. Both suspects left the scene in an unknown direction of travel. There is no suspect vehicle description. Anyone with information is asked to call the Mount Holly Police Department at 704-827-4343, or Crime stoppers at 704861-8000. MHPD photo

Thru September 18 – “Wee Houses: Places We Play” – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden EXPLORE ~ DREAM ~ PLAY. Garden hours are 9:00AM-5:00PM daily and on Thursday 9:00AM-9:00PM. Playhouses, forts, and treehouses evoke memories of escaping outdoors to explore, dream, and play. As children we spend hours inventing and creating worlds of our own imagination in the fresh air. As adults we find the same pleasures in tiny houses, scaled-up treehouses, and unique spaces that connect us with nature and return us to a world of imagination and adventure. Small play structures of all kinds, called Wee Houses for this exhibition, have always been important places for play. Come and celebrate the creativity, the use of natural materials and the diverse Garden spaces that Wee Houses brings to light. For more details please call 704-8254490 or visit www.DSBG.org. Thru September 28 – “Spy Tech Cruise In” – Downtown Belmont, 6:00PM-9:00PM (Every Wednesday thru September) This event is located at 25 Glenway Street in Belmont. Come and show your classic vehicle, or come just to look and enjoy an evening in beautiful downtown Belmont. There are ten restaurants within a two-block walk, plus other shops, a park and playground for the children and a historic World War II memorial statue. This event is free and open to the public. For more details call Skip Graham at 704-825-4113. Thru March 4, 2017 – “World War I Hometown Heroes” – Gaston County Museum 2017 marks the 100th Anniversary of the United States involvement in World War I. In recognition of this significant anniversary, the Museum will present World War I Hometown Heroes. The exhibition will celebrate the Gaston County men and women who contributed to the war effort at home and abroad. Visitors will “see” war firsthand through the stories, objects, and photographs of seven men who bravely fought in WWI. Hometown Heroes will also feature local service organizations, such as the YMCA and Red Cross that supported the troops overseas and the families at home. The exhibition will include hands-on stations, children activities, and the WWI history based computer game Valiant Heart. Drawn primarily from the collection of the Gaston County Museum, Hometown Heroes will also feature objects from private lenders never before on view as well as significant loans from the King’s Mountain Historical Museum. For more details call 704-922-7681 or email Gaston. Museum@gastongov.com. June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 thru September 29 – “Sip & Stroll” – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 5:00PM-9:00PM Enjoy the Garden in the golden evening hours when the warm light of the setting sun illuminates thousands of buds and blooms. Sip a glass of wine and unwind with a stroll through the gardens. Food truck(s) will be serving up tasty fare for purchase and live music will fill the air at Lost Hollow’s Hillside Theatre on select evenings. Tai Chi classes will be held for an additional fee throughout the months of May and June on Thursday evenings from 6:30PM– 7:30PM. For more details call 704-8254490 or visit www.DSBG.org. June 10, 16, 18 21, 22, 24, 30 thru August 8 – “Gastonia Grizzlies ~ 2016 Season” – Gastonia Grizzlies ~ Sims Legion Park, 7:17PM / All home games start at 7:17PM unless noted otherwise, gates open at 6:15PM. Come bring the family and friends to a fun night at the ballpark! The park is located at 1001

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Gastonia. Get ready for some fun and crazy promotions that’s scheduled for the entire season! For more details please call 704-866-8622 or visit www.gastoniagrizzlies.com. June 17 thru August 26 – “Historic Downtown Belmont Friday Night Live 2016” – Downtown Belmont 7:00PM10:00PM / The band will set up on South Main Street in front of Stowe Park. Before the band and during their breaks come and enjoy DJ “Johnny B” spinning the tunes starting at 6:30PM. Bring a chair or a blanket for an evening under the stars. Food and beverage will be available for purchase but no outside beverages will be permitted. For more details call Vince Hill at 704-829-7711. June 10, 24 thru August 21 – “2016 Downtown Gastonia Summer Concert Series” – Rotary Pavilion, DJ’s start at 6:00PM and Bands at 7:00PM / The Pavilion is located at 111 N. South Street in Gastonia. In addition to these awesome bands, merchants will line the streets, an Art Crawl will be taking place between The Art Guild and The Art Station, local bars and restaurants will open and serving, and Main Ave will be lined with cars participating in the Cars and Concerts Cruise In. For more information or a list of more concerts please visit www.downtowngastonia.com. These concerts will be alternate weeks from the Belmont schedule and will run for 8 weeks. The events will begin at 7:00PM and last till 10:00PM. June 16 – “Sip & Paint” – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6:00PM8:00PM Come and try your hand at painting while relaxing with a glass of wine at the Garden. The cost is $30 per guest and 15% off discount for members. This includes wine, light snacks and a painting lesson plus plenty of natural beauty to inspire your creativity. Note: must be over 21 years of age. For more details call 704-825-4490 or visit www.DSBG. org. June 16 – “Montcross Area Chamber Golf Tournament” – Cramer Mountain Club, 7:15AM-2:30PM EDT The Montcross Area Chamber Golf Tournament is one of the best in the region, and it will be played again this year on one of the finest courses at Cramer Mountain Club. This tournament always sells out on teams and sponsors, so reserve yours now! For more details visit www.montcrossareachamber.com or contact Teresa Rankin at 704-8255307, ext. 2. June 18 – “Betty Wilson Classic” – George Poston Park, 7:00PM The Gaston County Parks & Recreation Department will host the Betty Wilson Classic Evening Horseshoe Tournament. The registration fee is $10 per person and registration for the tournament closes at 6:30PM. To be eligible, participants must be a member of the North Carolina, South Carolina, or National Horseshoe Pitchers Association. Anyone interested in competing may join any of the three organizations on the day of the tournament. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Participants will be grouped according to ability levels. 70% of entry fees will be paid back as prizes. For more information on any of the above tournaments contact tournament director: Brian Rogers at 704.922.2163 or Brian.Rogers@gastongov.com. June 18 – “Juneteenth Celebration” – Stowe Park~ Downtown Belmont, 2:00PM-9:00PM The City of Belmont-Government, in partnership with the Belmont Juneteenth Committee, and the Belmont Merchant Association, invites you to be part of their 2016 Juneteenth Celebration, the

only such event in Gaston County. Juneteenth is celebrated to commemorate the 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in the state of Texas, as well as the general emancipation of AfricanAmerican citizens. The Belmont event will be a cultural festival of arts, crafts, food, music, and more! For more details call the City of Belmont Parks and Recreation Department at 704-901-2068. Note: rain date will be June 25th. June 18, 19 – “Father’s Day Weekend” – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 9:00AM-5:00PM Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with an authentic classic cruise-in car show, beer tasting, and live music as well as a Wee House workshop. Hands on activities for the whole family will be available throughout the Garden and food trucks will be onsite for lunch. In addition to the Garden’s Father’s Day weekend celebration activities, complimentary hands-on fort-building workshops will be offered throughout the event. No need to register, just drop in at one of the select times. Both days the workshop hours are 11:30AM-12:30PM and 12:30PM-1:30PM. Free admission for all fathers! For more details call 704-825-4490 or visit www.DSBG.org. June 23 – “Science After Hours” – Schiele Museum, 7:00PM-9:00PM Come to an after-hours evening where adults can enjoy interesting speakers, trivia, an adult beverage, refreshments, and a show in the James H. Lynn Planetarium and Science Theater. The cost is $5 for members and $7 for non-members. For more detail and advanced tickets call 704-854-6676. June 25 – “Clash of the Bots” – Schiele Museum, 10:00AM-5:00PM Join the excitement as robots invade the museum. Watch robots play hockey and clash with one another in battles of fitness and brute strength. Enjoy robotic hands-on activities and crafts. The cost is $3 with museum admission. For more details call 704-866-6908 or visit www. schielemuseum.org. June 30 – “Mount Holly Fireworks Celebration” – Downtown Mount Holly, 5:00PM Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a fun-filled night under the stars! The celebration is scheduled to begin at 5:00PM with Coming Up Brass performing on the Mount Holly Stage. There will be something for all ages, a kids zone and food trucks. Fireworks display will begin around 9:00PM. For more details call the City of Mount Holly at 704-8273931. FOR ADDITIONAL ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATION “Lineberger Park Train” – Gastonia Parks and Recreation, Lineberger Park is located at 632 E. Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia. Summer hours are as follows: June – July – August, Thursday & Friday 10:00AM–1:00PM and 2:00PM– 6:00PM, Saturday 12:00PM-6:00PM and Sunday 1:30PM-6:00PM. The cost is $1 per person per ride. For private parties, day cares and schools call 704869-1018. “U.S. National Whitewater Center” – This official U.S. Olympic training facility is the training ground for future Olympians offering kayaking, rafting, canoeing, rock climbing, mountainbiking and running trails – just minutes from hotels, restaurants, and shopping! Parking is $5 then you pay as you go or purchase one of the many ‘All Sport Passes’. For more details/reservations and to see what activities are available this time of year, call 704-391-3900 or visit www.usnwc.org.

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Gaston Day School 2016 grads sent their mortarboards flying following the May 28 commencement exercise. They were the 46th senior class to graduate GDS. GDS photo

From page 1 the field it affects the entire team.” That dedication to teamwork saw Truett land the football captain job. “It was special being able to lead the team,” Truett said. “I had to come a long way to wear those shoes.” Truett credits his coaches with making that journey a successful one “The coaches helped a lot,” he said. “They helped me grow up. If I or any other player gets down they pick us up and give us guidance. The coaches have always been there for me.” Sellers elaborated on his remark about Truett. “I'm sure Kyle will be a success at the next level in his life,” he said. “He is a fine young man and always accepts challenges. He has worked hard to improve himself and others around him.” East Gaston football coach Sean Joyce has also seen Truett mature. “Kyle is a great kid,” Joyce said. “It was a pleasure watching him grow up. As a freshman he was a little rough around the edges but now I respect him and he respects me. He did an excellent job as captain of the football team and was a role model for the younger players. I am excited for his future.” Career-wise, after graduation, Truett will go to work for Star Electric Co. He was selected by the firm for their prestigious three year apprentice program. “I took electrical trade classes and knew after the first one that this is what I wanted to do for a job,” Truett said. “Electricity is cool.” So, how does Truett characterize his time at East Gaston? “The time flew,” he said. And a comment for his classmates? “Enjoy yourself because real life is now at your front door.”

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Gaston Christian School Class of 2016: Huntley Auten, Merideth Cochran, Audrey Davis, Kathryn Davis, Yunze (Jay) Du, Hannah Elliott, Brandon Farris, Alison Faulkenberry, Baker Ferguson, BreeAnna Foster, Caleb Goad, Alexander Goedl, Allie Rae Grayson, Claire Hardin, Eric Hawley, Taylor Helms, Brooke Henderson, Chloe Herman, Matthew Holler, Brandon Hostetler, Luke Hovis, Ziyang (Ocean) Huang, Quinton Huffstetler, Caylah Kearly, Griffin Keiser, Elisabeth King, Tucker Knouse, Lauren Lay, Ashley Layne, Yuecheng (Marcus) Li, Jacob Littlejohn, Bryce Martin, Casey McNiff, Mary Elise Monroe, Caroline Moore, Joe Painter, Carley Price, Austin Purtell, Rachel Putnam, Madison Ramsey, Natalie Rapp, Connie Revis, Kelsey Romero, Kendall Rouse, Mattie Rutherford, Catherine Smith, Noah Springs, Kaitlyn Still, Andrew Walker, Boyang (Jessie) Wang, Kyle Weakley, Gabbi Wilson, Savannah Witt. GCS photo

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Her two years of work on the North Carolina Board of Education was very important. “As a student representative I took part in making policy on things like honor code and standardized testing that the legislature makes into law,” she said. Russell took a leadership role on the Student Council. “I helped make decisions on things like the senior picnic, the Mr. South Point fundraiser, and the Angel Bowl,” she said. But Russell also found time for fun during her South Point years. “I had a great time playing soccer and running on the cross country team,” she said. “I also enjoyed playing quarterback in the powder puff football game and cheering on the Red Raiders football team.” Like most who meet her, South Point's English dept. chair, Bobby Cavnar, the 2016 NC Teacher of the Year, sees greatness in Grace. “I have known Grace Russell for one year as a student in my Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition class,” Cavnar said. “Her list of academic achievements, athletic achievements, extracurricular achievements, and volunteer activities is so long that making an attempt to summarize them would be daunting, but also any such list could not possibly provide a picture of the incredible career Grace has built at this school. Only a few times in a teacher’s career does a student the caliber of Grace Russell come along. She is something special. Students like her are the reason I love teaching. Grace will achieve great things and distinguish herself anywhere. I cannot wait to see what she does from here.” According to Russell, the start of that post-South Point path will be studying Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest. After that, she hopes to attend medical school and become a pediatrician. “I enjoy volunteering with kids and helping them,” Russell said. “It's very important to me.” As she waves goodbye to South Point, Russell had these words for her classmates. “I want to tell every one of them to remember all the good times we had as Red Raiders and to have happy thoughts of those days.”

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From page 1 Musical Director. “He has served as our go-to sound and tech expert for all concerts, athletic games, and special events. In addition, he has played a pivotal role as piano player for our band. Jon's commitment to serve, lead, and invest in our school is legendary here at MICS. We are going to miss him very much as he begins his college career and I wouldn't be surprised one day, if he is nominated for a Tony or an Academy award for his technical skills behind the sound board. Good luck to you, Jon!” Besides his musical and AV expertise, Lam was also active in a wide variety of other activities at MICS. The list includes being on the Student Council, Senior Advisory Club, Student Activity Club, yearbook photographer, and Tech Theater Club. “Tech Theater was my favorite,” said Lam. “It's what I am going to pursue for my career.”

From page 1 “I would like to fly fighters,” he said. “But Special Ops would be OK too.” Moore already has some cockpit time under his belt. He has been taking flying lessons at Gastonia Airport and soloed. He has about 21 hours total flying time towards the 40 it takes to get his private license. “They have a program and instructors at the Academy that I can use to get my private,” Moore said. Moore has his head in the clouds flying-wise, but in school he's kept both feet firmly on the ground. “Stephen Moore is an impressive young man,” said Stuart Cramer principal Audrey Devine. “He has a brilliant mind and holds himself to high standards. His presence commands respect in the way he carries himself and interacts with his teachers and classmates. In his years at SCHS, Stephen has displayed leadership qualities in the classroom and as drum major that will be accentuated with his appointment to the United States Air Force Academy.” Moore's AP Physics teacher, Chris Detweiler, had this to say. “It was a pleasure and honor to teach Stephen this year,” Detweiler said. “He is a very talented student and will do very well serving our country at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He has a very good science mind and works extremely hard. He is a natural leader and will do great things in the future. The future is very bright for this young man!” Moore will be one of the 231 or so seniors who graduated in the Class of 2016. Here's what he had to say about his time at the school. “I've met some amazing students and teachers here,” Moore said. “I could not have asked for a better school.” As far as advice for his fellow students- and for anyone in general for that matter, Moore opined“Stay focused. Don't worry about the popular thing. Follow your heart.” Lam plans to attend CPCC for a year then transfer to UNCC and major in AV Engineering. Lam played a lot of music at MICS and was in the school band. “Music is another passion for me,” he said. “I listen to everything.” During his time at MICS, Lam made a positive impression on everyone. “Jon Lam is one of a kind,” said English teacher Tonya Tolson. “He is dependable, reliable, and has the biggest heart. He is kind and caring and one of the students who will bend over backwards to help anyone. He puts others before himself. He is one of the most humble people I know, and he doesn't realize the impact he makes on others and the impact he's made on MICS. I do believe he is starting to realize this as his time as a student at MICS is coming to close. I think he is realizing the impact that MICS made on him when it is actually the other way around-he's made the impact. There will be a hole next year at MICS that will be difficult to fill. It will always have Jon's name on it.”

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Nash Jamison is East Gaston’s Male Athlete of the Year. Nash is a triple letter varsity athlete. Over the last few years Jamison has helped East Gaston athletics expand and become more competitive. The Warriors have really upped their game. Nash has played a role in that. As long as Nash can remember he has played sports. He is an All-American kind of guy. He plays football, basketball and baseball. His earliest sports memories involve Pop Warner football in Eastern Gaston County. “I remember being a tight end,” Nash said. “For the Mount Holly Hawks. I was blocking people.” Sports is a big part of Nash’s life. To be that involved would require a network. Nash didn’t have far to go to find it. It was right at home. “My parents Max and Elizabeth Jamison supported whatever I did.” Nash said. Jamison has fond memories of playing football and basketball. But for Nash his true love is baseball. “I like baseball the most,” Nash said. “I always pitched and played outfield.” When asked why he likes baseball Nash is very matter of fact. “I always enjoyed it,” Jamison added. “I never get tired of it.” The one thing about baseball that appeals to him the most is the potential a single inning can hold. “In some sports you can be down and it’s hard to come back,” Jamison added. “In baseball it can all change in an inning.” It was no surprise when Nash said his most cherished memories and biggest challenges involved life on the baseball diamond. Nash fondly remembers a trip to home plate against Stuart Cramer. “I was playing against Cramer,” Jamison said. “I was lead off batter. First pitch home run. That was one of my better moments” The stress associated with pitching also evoked memories of trying to get things done on the mound. “The toughest situation is closing a game,” Nash stated. “There is a lot of pressure to throw strikes, To get placement and locate the ball.” Nash is looking forward to continuing his baseball career. He plans on taking baseball as far as he can go. “I hope to go to the majors,” Jamison went on to say. “I’m going to Campbell University on a baseball scholarship.” Nash also understands that his scholarship is a gift. He is interested in the educational opportunity his trip down east can bring. “I want to major in engineering,” Nash said. “Mechanical engineering.” Nash appears to be a person who should be able to handle the pressure of the next level. Nash had a solid 2016. The Warriors made some waves in the Big South Conference. Nash is a stoic young man. When it comes to sports he can be very serious. But that’s not to say that he doesn’t have a sense of humor. During Nash’s interview he was accompanied by East Gas-

East Gaston Athletes of the Year Elizabeth Huggins and Nash Jamison. Photo provided ton’s female athlete of the year Elizabeth Huggins. In may ways Huggin’s assisted in the interview. She peppered Nash with follow up questions. She brought out a side of Nash that many male athletes are reluctant to show. The playful side. Jamison was asked what major league team he wanted to be drafted by. Nash quickly said, “The Rangers.” Elizabeth looked at him and asked, “Why?” In what looked like a brother and sister arguing back and forth at the dinner table Nash just as quickly said, “I always liked them!” And just as quick as it started the exchange ended with Elizabeth saying,”OK.” Next question..... That type of exchange took place for the better part of an hour. And when Elizabeth was interviewed Nash got in some playful shots of his own. Elizabeth’s interview was filled with comments that were brought out by Nash. The banter between the athletes showed the deep love both had for their school. The interaction also showed that both athletes had a mutual respect for each other. Nash is very proud of everything associated with East Gaston. It was during those exchanges that Nash made his most lasting comment. When asked what he got out of sports Nash didn’t hesitate in responding. “I learned to do what I am suppose to do,” Jamison said. “I learned to be responsible.” No better lesson could be learned from high school sports. Many times in today’s society those simple yet all important lessons fall on deaf ears. But not in this case. Nash’s parents and coaches can be proud to know that Nash sees the big picture Nash gets it.

Baseball, softball Black History Forum golf tourney signups announced The Mt. Holly Black History Forum’s annual fundraising golf tournament will take place June 11, 2016 at Green Meadows Golf Course, 957 Kelly Road, Mt. Holly. All fundraising proceeds will benefit “A Walk Down Memory Lane” to commemorate the Old Rollins Elementary School Time is 8am shotgun start. Cost- $240 per team or $60 per person. Includes cart and green fee and lunch. Captain’s Choice 4/team. Bring your own team or be paired with other individuals. Trophies and prizes. From I-85 exit 27 go north on Hwy. 273 to Hwy. 27 go west. Turn left on Westland Farm Rd. and Green Meadows is on your left. For more information contact John Hope 980-522-0248.

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East Gaston’s 2016 Female Athlete of the Year is Elizabeth Huggins. Huggins plays varsity softball and volleyball for the Lady Warriors. To earn that honor Elizabeth has proven herself to be a positive role model. It was apparent in the early stages of her interview why she was selected. Elizabeth has a quick wit and infectious smile. She presents herself as a humble person with a positive attitude. Elizabeth grew up in Charlotte. Then while she was in 5th grade the family moved to Mount Holly. Elizabeth has been involved in softball since she was old enough to pick up a bat. Her first foray into organized sports involved playing T-ball in Charlotte. Huggins credits her dad and brother for her interest in softball. “I’m competitive,” Huggins said. “My dad and brother played baseball and I wanted to be like them.” In addition to spurring her interest in sports, Miss Huggins credits her father, Jeff Huggins with influencing her and giving her guidance. “My dad was the most influential, “Elizabeth added. “He always pushed me. Even if it was too much.” When Elizabeth explained her dad pushing her she smiles broadly. She knows he was tough at times. But she believed her father was looking out for her. Trying to get her to the next level. “He taught me I had potential,” Elizabeth explained. “And I needed to reach that on my own.” In explaining her father’s influence it is obvious that Mr. Huggins holds a special place in his daughter’s heart. When asked what one of her earliest sports memory, Elizabeth flashed a smile and quickly responded. “It was coach pitch softball,” Huggins said. “I got my first hit. I was six or seven.” When pressed on what kind of hit she got, Elizabeth laughed. “It was a single,” she said. On the Lady Warriors softball team Elizabeth played center field. 2016 was tough on EG. The Lady Warriors went 4-19. Not the way a senior wants to finish a career. But the East Gaston record doesn’t seem to faze Huggins. As she recalls events in her career there is nothing but pride. Nothing could dampen Huggin’s love and pride in her team. “I wouldn’t want to play anywhere else.” Unlike softball, Elizabeth got into volleyball later in life. On the volleyball court Huggins holds down a unique and challenging job. She was the East Gaston Libero. The libero is a defensive specialist. It is their job to dive, scoot and push their way across the court. They sacrifice themselves to salvage plays. “Libero is a defensive player,” Elizabeth added. “They run in and out. I usually set up in the back middle. I have to get all the spikes.” There is no doubt Huggins relishes the role. Elizabeth isn’t big. She hovers somewhere around 5’2”. What she lacks in size she makes up for in spunk and determination. When Elizabeth was asked to describe one of the biggest challenges she had faced in sports. Her response was priceless. “Teammates with emotions,” Huggins quipped. “Dealing with girls. I don’t know how coaches deal with it.” Her deadpan humor is refreshing. After making the comment a sly smile came across her face. It was obvious she was kidding. Well, kind of. Elizabeth’s jesting nature quickly got serious as she described her teammates. She believes in sacrificing any shot at personal glory for the better good. She is a team player first and foremost. “Sports taught me to be selfless,” Huggins said. “I tried to do my best to help my team mates look good. It was never about me.” Now that high school sports is behind her, Elizabeth is ready to take the next step in her life. Not surprisingly, her future dreams parallel her sports philosophy. As a player she put the needs of her team first. As an adult, Elizabeth wants to put others first. “I’m going to go to UNC Charlotte,” Elizabeth said. “I want to be a nurse. I want to work in pediatrics.” And what about sports? It looks like Huggins is still interested in playing but does not know to what degree. “I’m undecided on organized sports.” Elizabeth added. “I may play intramural.”

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Mason Seacrest (#15) rounds third for the Gaston Braves.

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Nash Jamison (#21) connects on a three run homer. Last Friday nightâ€™s American Legion baseball played at South Pointâ€™s Raider Field was called in the seventh inning due to weather. Nonetheless, Post 144 / 266 Braves won the game by a score of 10 to 0.

Gaston Braves open with a bang! By Art Shoemaker A fast start often leads to a successful season in any sport. The Gaston Braves have started the 2016 season in just this manner. With wins over Kings Mtn., Huntersville, Gastonia and the Queen City Mustangs, the Gaston Braves are off to a very impressive 4-1 record. The Gaston Braves were pushed to the limit in their season opener against Huntersville. In a 12 inning battle, the Braves were victorious by an 8-7 score. A North Gaston product, McKinley Scott, was the opening day starter on the mound and pitched well before tiring. Christian Huggins, an East Gaston Warrior, finished up for the Braves and picked up the win. Leading the Gaston Braves at the plate in this opening affair, Mason Secrest, a South Pointer, had a 4-5 night. McKinley Scott added three singles for the Braves. Logan Edgerton, another South Pointer, supplied the needed spark with a walkoff base hit to end the game. Kings Mtn. paid a visit to East Gaston last Thursday. A lanky, strong-armed hurler, Alex King, opened on the mound for the locals and pitched outstandingly to earn the win. He was supported with effective relief pitching by both Christian Huggins and Grant Tilley, another South Point star. Caleb Hager, an excellent defensive catching prospect from East Gaston, enjoyed a 2-3 night at the plate. Perhaps the star of the game was Nash Jamison, another East Gaston Warrior. Nash was 3-4 with the stick and ended the game with a tremendous two run walkoff homerun into the deepest part of centerfield. In addition Jamison scored on four occasions. This resulted in an 11-1 victory for the Braves in eight innings. The Gaston Braves finished the first week of play with another extra inning affair. In a 10 inning battle, the Braves were winners by a 7-6 score over a scrappy Queen City Mustang squad. Nash Jamison opened on the hill. Jordan Helms, an East Gaston Warrior, and Nolan Wilson, who is Belmont Abbeybound, also appeared on the mound and pitched well. Mason Secrest enjoyed another good night at the plate for the Braves by going 3-4 with two RBIs. Tyler Price, an East Gaston product, added two hits and a RBI and Walker Featherstone, another Red Raider, had two singles. However, the big blow of the evening was supplied by Tyler Hannifin, another EG Warrior, who drove in the winning run. The 2016 edition of the G-Braves paid a visit to Monroe to play Union County in their third outing. This game was billed as an early season encounter that matched two pre-season favorites that were expected to contend for the Eastern Division crown in American Legion Area IV play. The Braves jumped to an early 3-0 lead after three innings of play and continued this offensive outburst as the final score resulted in an 11-2 victory for the hot hitting Gaston nine. McKinley Scott was the starting hurler and pitched eight strong innings, allowing only four hits while striking out eight. Nolan Wilson finished up the mound duties by shutting out Union County in the ninth. Starting pitcher, Scott, aided his cause at the plate with three safeties which included two RBIs. Alex King also contributed three hits and two RBIs. Chipping in with two hits each were Grant Tilley and Nash Jamison. Last Friday, the G-Braves traveled to Huntersville to meet

This photo shows the American Legion Post 144/266 Gaston Braves baseball team. Front Row: Walker Featherston, Jordan Helms, Nick Farmer, McKinley Scott, Caleb Hager, Tyler Hannifin, and Christian Huggins. Back Row: Tyler Price, Mason Seacrest, Alex King, Jon Ledford, Logan Edgerton, Nash Jamison, Ryan Helms, Nolan Wilson, Grant Tilley, and Cam Hale. Not pictured: Luke Murphy, Jacob Goodman, Matt Owens, Coach Mark King, Coach Kenneth Pasour, Assistant Coach Landon Guy, and Athletic Director Jeff Gibson. Photos by Tommy Bain a very strong opponent. The Braves had earlier defeated this team by one run and as expected, this would require a strong showing by the Braves to be victorious. The G-Braves led early by a 4-0 score. However, Huntersville narrowed this margin as the game progressed. Huntersville tallied 2 runs each in the late innings of play and the score stood at 6-4 as the Braves entered the ninth inning. A fielding miscue and that dreaded base on balls placed two runners on base for Huntersville. As fate would have it, Huntersville was victorious in the contest with a walk-off home run. The final score was a 7-6 win by the home standing Huntersville squad. As stated earlier, Huntersville will be a contender for post season honors as they draw talent from nine high schools. Outstanding talent can be picked from this number of school. However without question, our G-Braves have the talent to compete with any team on the schedule. In this contest, Nash Jamison started on the mound and pitched a strong 5 2/3 innings. Logan Edgerton led the Braves at the plate with two hits and three RBIs. Tyler Price added two hits and an RBI in the loss. Raider Field on the campus of South Point High School was the scene of the always hotly contested game between the Gaston Braves and Gastonia Post 23. In a rain shortened six inning contest, Justin Helms pitched a five hit shutout in a 10-0 Gaston Braves win. The G-Braves racked up 15 hits in a superb night of offensive baseball. Nash Jamison and Logan Edgerton led the hit parade with three hits each. Adding to the hit total were Alex King, Caleb Hager, and Mason Secrest with two hits each. King and Jamison each had a homerun and drove in four and three runs respectively for the winning Braves. During early season play, Coach Mark King and Assistant Coaches Kenneth Pasour, Landon Guy, and Justin Williams

have to be pleased with the play of the Braves. Stellar defense, quality pitching and timely hitting were on display in each outing. A 4-1 start hopefully will lead to a very successful season for the 2016 edition of the Gaston Braves.

2016 Gaston Braves 144-266 Senior Legion Roster 20 10 7 12 11 18 4 1 22 2 21 9 14 24 3 6 8 15 16 19

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High schools to conduct graduation ceremonies for Class of 2016 More than 2,100 seniors to receive their diploma from Gaston County Schools Graduation for Gaston County Schools is Saturday, June 11, and ten public high schools will conduct ceremonies that day to present diplomas to the Class of 2016. This year, 2,195 seniors will graduate from Gaston County Schools. Ashbrook, Bessemer City, Cherryville, Stuart W. Cramer, East Gaston, Forestview, Hunter Huss, North Gaston, and South Point will hold high school graduation on June 11 at 9:00 a.m. The ceremony for the Highland School of Technology is at 11:00 a.m. on June 11. Graduation exercises for Webb Street School and Warlick Academy take place on Wednesday, June 8. The Webb Street ceremony is at 12:00 noon and Warlick’s ceremony is at 1:30 p.m. The Gaston Early College High School held its graduation on May 19. Twenty students received diplomas. The graduation ceremony at Stuart W. Cramer High is the school’s first. The school opened in August 2013 with

East Gaston athletes from left Jordan Willis, Ryland Calhoun, and India Knox said they had a great time in school this year but are looking forward to their own graduation- in 2018. Photo by Alan Hodge

Vinson elected Chair of NCACCT Randy Vinson, a long-time member of the Gaston College Board of Trustees has been elected the Chair of the North Carolina Association of Community College Trustees (NCACCT) and the Association’s Executive Board. As Chair, he appoints committees, serves as a spokesperson for issues that come before the Association, and leads meetings of the Executive Board at each of its meetings. Vinson has Randy Vinson served previously as Vice Chair and Treasurer of NCACCT. He was appointed to this position on April 21. Randy Vinson was appointed by the Gaston County Commissioners in 2001 to serve on the Gaston College Board of Trustees. He has served on the Board since that time for 15 years, one year short of four consecutive terms. Since his appointment in 2001, he has served as Chair of the Board of Trustees for three years; as a member of the Board’s Facilities Committee, one year as Committee Chair; and on the Board’s Finance Committee for six years. NCACCT represents 800+ community college trustees who serve on boards of all 58 community colleges in North Carolina. The Association advocates for the resources needed by the colleges and policies and programs that allow each college to serve the education needs of the citizens in its service area. The Association also provides the state-mandated training for trustees and responds to other constituent needs. For more information about NCACCT, visit www.ncacct. org.

freshmen and sophomore classes only. Those sophomores are graduating this year as the school’s first senior class. “Each high school graduation is a well-planned ceremony that honors and recognizes students in the Class of 2016,” said Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker. “Graduation is a milestone for our seniors, and we are extremely proud of them as they begin a new and exciting phase in life. The Board of Education joins me in congratulating our graduates and extending best wishes to each one of them.”

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Stanley First Presbyterian SOAR and Youth pastor Chris Baity adresses the crowd at the soccer finale. Photos by Bill Ward

The Belmont Invitational soccer tournament took place June 4 at Gantt Park. In Game 3: F.C. Sparta (Yellow) went up against Mint Hill (White). F.C Sparta was first to score, but Mint Hill equalized and then late in the game, F.C. Sparta put one in with only about 10 minutes left to win it. Final score 2-1 F.C Sparta. Photos courtesy Richard Crill

A good crowd of players, coaches and parents showed up at Commonground for the SOAR First Presbyterian soccer finale in Stanley. The past few years they have teamed up with First UMC Stanley and used the Commonground facilities on Hickory Grove Road for the soccer program. The contact person is Chris Baity 704-898-5990 baity@carolina.rr.com. Next sport is tee-ball, baseball and co-ed teens softball, registration going on right now. http://fpcstanleysoar.org.

Stanley Middle students lay wreath in Arlington Belmont Parks & Rec tennis lessons Belmont Parks & Rec Youth & Adult Tennis lessons are now registering for Summer Camps & classes.

For ages 4 & up at Davis Park in Belmont. Call 704-756-8671 chris@belmontfitness. com.

Eighth grade band students from Stanley Middle School had the honor of participating in the Wreath Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. Leah Carpenter, Lillian Warren, Nate Medici and Collin Robb were chosen to participate after submitting essays about what the opportunity would mean to them.

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During Stanley Middle Schoolâ€™s seventh and eighth grade band trip to Washington, D.C., the four students met with a tomb guard for instructions and training. With their classmates and chaperones in attendance, the students placed the wreath at the tomb on behalf of the Stanley Middle School Band.

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“The kids represented us well,” said band director Kelly Robb, who arranged the opportunity for her students. Robb organized other special activities on the trip. The band students were able to attend an exclusive rehearsal of the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and a rehearsal of the Army Chorus thanks to the help of KC Armstrong, Robb’s fellow East Gaston High School graduate and member of “Pershing’s Own” United States Army Band. The Stanley Middle School Band also sent a flag to Arlington National Cemetery in memory of Dr. James Forrester, former state senator and Stanley resident. It was flown at the tomb at half staff on the same day that the students participated in the wreath ceremony. The flag was returned to Stanley Middle with a certificate, which Robb and students plan to present to his family. TUNDRA

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by CHAD CARPENTER

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LOOSE PARTS

By DAVE BLAZEK

Cutline from left to right: Tucker Knouse (Belmont), Joe Painter (Gastonia) and Madison Ramsey (Charlotte).

Gaston Christian School Senior Athletes of the Year Tucker Knouse was awarded the 2016 GCS Male Athlete of the Year. Tucker participated in Cross-Country for three years and Varsity Basketball during all four years of high school. While in Varsity Basketball, Tucker achieved the coach’s award his 10th grade year and offensive player of the year in his 11th and 12th grade years. He also received the Most Consistent Runner award his senior year while in cross country. Arliss and Franny Knouse are Tucker’s proud parents. Joe Painter was awarded the 2016 Marvin ‘Babe’ Foy Award, a recognition named after Marvin ‘Babe’ Foy who has been the GCS Varsity Softball coach for a number of years. The Foy Award is for the athlete that exemplifies good character both on and off the field of play. Joe participated in Baseball for his 10th and 11th grade years and Varsity Basketball during all four years of high school. While in Varsity Basketball, Joe was awarded the Hustle, MVP and Christian Character awards. Jane and Phil Painter are Joe’s proud parents. Madison Ramsey was awarded the 2016 GCS Female Athlete of the Year. Madison participated in Varsity Softball and Varsity Cheerleading all four years of high school. While participating in Varsity Softball, Madison won Best Defensive, MVP and All-Conference. During Varsity Cheerleading, Madison earned the Christian Character, Most Spirited and Best All-Around awards. Phyllis and Tim Ramsey are Madison’s proud parents.

“i’d tell you it makes you look thinner, but i don’t want your head to get any bigger.”

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