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Push America riders visit Holy Angels for 28 year It was hot last Friday, but that didn’t stop the Journey of Hope bikers from Push America from peddling their way to Belmont for lunch and a Friendship Visit with Holy Angels residents.

The Journey of Hope bikers have visited Holy Angels each year for 28 years. This is just one of their stops during the 3,000-mile cross-country cycling event that raises funds and awareness on behalf of people with disabilities. The team of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity members averages 75 miles per day on their way from San Francisco to Washington, DC. Part of each day is spent with people with disabilities (Friendship Visits) on the 64-day Journey of Hope.

Members of the 36 riders and support team come from colleges and universities from around the country including Purdue University, Oregon State University, Wofford College and UNC-Chapel Hill.

Holy Angels has had a long time relationship with PUSH America – having hosted the very first Give A PUSH weekend in 1989 – where members of the fraternity from throughout the southeast gathered to help build Holy Angels’ Push Place play area. They would return a few years later, for another Give A PUSH weekend and build Camp Hope (a recreation destination for Holy Angels’ residents). In 2009 Holy Angels hosted a 20th anniversary Give A Push Weekend – to refurbish the original project – Push Place. Most recently Push America held a Give a Push weekend in October 2011 to double the size of Push Place, providing both the funds and volunteers for the project. see more

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Regina Moody, Holy Angels CEO/President and the Ability Experience CEO Basil Lyberg greet some of the Journey of Hope riders 2 who visited Belmont last Friday.

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Proposed Belmont trolley not like Charlotte streetcar

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Question. What two modes of transportation hit something white on their first outing?

Answer. The Titanic in

1912 and the new Charlotte streetcar on July 18, 2015.

Of course everyone knows the Titanic hit an iceberg and a lot of folks know a few weeks ago the new multi-million dollar Charlotte streetcar

ran into a white SUV on Elizabeth Ave., and that incident, attributed to driver error, gave rise to yet another question, or set of questions...what safety parameters will the proposed Belmont trolley have in place when and if it gets going on the former P&N tracks between downtown and Belmont Abbey?

Even though the Charlotte streetcar and Belmont trolley share a vintage look and use rails to get from point A to point B, that's where the similarities end.

According to Belmont Trolley,

This 1913 J.G. Brill trolley is the one Belmont Trolley Inc. wants to buy and operate here. It's currently located in Surrey, Canada.

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Mt. Holly council hears drought plan as dry weather continues

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail. com

Scattered storms last week did not break the ongoing drought that our region has been experiencing.

Last week also saw the Mt. Holly city council hear a presentation from utilities

director David Johnson and water treatment plant officer in responsible charge (ORC) Brian Wilson on what options the municipality has in case relief from the dry weather and heat doesn't come soon.

According to the National Weather Service, the Charlotte

area rainfall is 4.7 inches below normal for the year.

The average temperature during June was 4.8 degrees above normal, and July was nearly 3 degrees hotter than usual. see more DROUGHT page 4

This photo taken at Tuckaseege Park in Mt. Holly shows just how serious the current drought has become. The grassy area you see on the Catawba River was under water a few months ago.

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From page 1 Regina Moody, Holy Angels President/CEO, who currently serves on the Abilities Experience (formerly known as Push America) Board of Directors, stated, “For the team, the real journey will not be on a bike, but spending time with the people for whom they are riding.�

Push America was founded in 1977 with the hope of committing its members to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. The Journey of Hope covers 32 different states, cycling over 12,000 miles (there are three teams – North, South, and Transamerica) combined, solely comprised of members of Pi Kappa Phi and continues to spread a message of acceptance and understanding for people with disabilities.

TROLLEY Inc. president Rob Pressley, it's like comparing apples to oranges. “The Charlotte streetcar operates on rails on a public street in proximity to other vehicles,� he said. “The Belmont trolley will be on dedicated rails off the road.�

However, the trolley will still have to cross streets to get to the Abbey and back. “There will initially be no crossings over 74 or 85,� said Presley. “Those will come later and will require road improvements by local and state DOT. Crossing other streets like E. Catawba will require a crossing guard who will ride the car with the driver.

At each crossing he will disembark and stop traffic much like a school crossing guard.�

How fast will the trolley go? Not very. “It will only go about five to ten miles per hour,� said Pressley.

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From page 1 “We envision trained volunteers much like Charlotte Trolley used. Many of these were former train engineers,� he said.

Pressley says that just exactly who would do mechanical maintenance and safety inspections of the Belmont trolley is still to be determined.

Finally, who would be responsible in case the trolley became involved in an accident? “Belmont Trolley, Inc. will have insurance,� said Pressley. “However, the prospect of an accident, like the one in Charlotte, is highly unlikely.

Charlotte’s cars run on public streets, Belmont cars will run on dedicated rail.�

Belmont Trolley is finalizing the purchase of a 1913 J.G. Brill streetcar that was made in Philadelphia. The car is currently located at the Fraser Valley Historical Railway Society in Surrey, Canada.

But before the Belmont trolley can get going, there's the significant matter of money. If Belmont Trolley can't raise the money to buy it and get it here, all questions regarding operations are moot.

Purchase price is $25,000.

Belmont Trolley secretary Nathan Wells had this to say. “Hopefully we will buy the car in the coming weeks,� he said. “In addition to the price of the car, we will need another $15,000 to have it brought to Belmont. The car has been in dry storage and is in good condition. However,

we will want to do some cosmetic restoration and check out the motors so it will be reliable for several years. It will cost about $25,000 more for that work.� “We have raised about $15,000 and in desperate need of another $25,000 so we can purchase the trolley we have under contract and transport it here,� Pressley said. “We are all scrambling to find the funds which need to be raised

by August 25th.�

If it comes to Belmont, the trolley could be operational in the fall of 2016. Pressley says the purpose of the trolley won't be mass transit, but rather educational and as an attraction. In the meantime the NCDOT will be completing its rehabilitation of the tracks to handle the trolley. A piece of land behind the Belmont General Store on Glenway is owned by the NCDOT and plans are for Belmont Trolley to lease it and build a barn for the trolley as well as a museum explaining the history of rail service in our area.

Anyone interested in volunteering time or donating to the trolley cause can contact Belmont Trolley, 339, E. Catawba St., Belmont, NC 28012, or facebook.com/ belmonttrolley, or www.belmonttrolley.or, or 704-2665040.

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Journey of Hope/Push America riders are seen arriving at Holy Angels last Friday where they had lunch and met residents.

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These Journey of Hope/Push America riders took a break in a shady spot on the Holy Angels campus during their visit there last Friday. Over 30 cyclists in all took part in the ride.

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DROUGHT The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts drought will persist or intensify in the Catawba basin through October.

Johnson and Wilson showed the council a timeline of the serious regional drought that began in August 2007 and ran through December 2008. Another drought lasted from January 2009 through March 2009.

Johnson informed council members that as of July 20 we are in Stage 1 drought conditions and at this point, conservation measures were strictly voluntary. Conservation methods could include reduction in lawn and landscape irrigation to no more than two days a week (odd addresses water on Tuesdays and Saturdays, even addresses water on Thursdays and Sundays) , water no more than one inch a week, reduce vehicle washing, and avoid watering during daytime hours.

Stage 2 drought will mean mandatory water restrictions could come into play. Johnson said Stage 2 was not that far off if it doesn't rain soon.

“We will plan for it and pray for the best,” he said.

Stage 2 restrictions could include no filling of swimming pools, eliminate vehicle washing, and limit building, sidewalk, or pavement washing.

Drought Stages 3 and 4 would bring even stricter water use curtailments and even fines for scofflaws.

Johnson and Wilson told the council if the level in Mt. Island Lake should fall below where the Mt. Holly water intake pipe is, the city has options for that extreme situation. One would be to float a barge and draw raw water from the lake- but that could cost around $43,000 a month, another would be to get water from Gastonia's pipes.

In case of disastrous drought, water from tankers and even bottled water could be brought in.

Wilson reminded the council that his department provides water for 17,000 customers.

“The lake level being low is scary,” he said. “We are preparing for a worst case scenario.”

Johnson and Wilson had the council's full attention during their talk. Everyone knew the seriousness of the situation. City manager Danny Jackson said that fliers had been distributed to downtown business owners with drought information. More information on the drought is available at the city's website.

“It is important to let folks

From page 1 know,” Jackson said solemnly. “We must communicate this in a way that resonates with our citizens.”

Mt. Holly isn't the only area city recognizing it's time to take the drought seriously.

Stanley has also issued a drought Stage 1 alert and asking for voluntary water conservation.

Belmont did the same on July 20.

Last week, Charlotte’s water utility asked for voluntary water conservation. Like Mt. Holly, Charlotte gets its water from Mt. Island Lake.

The Charlotte Water Dept. named steps including irrigating lawns and gardens only on Tuesdays and Saturdays between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., not filling pools and turning off water features such as fountains.

Duke Energy stepped in last Wednesday by requesting lake neighbors who withdraw water from the Catawba-Wateree lakes for irrigation to voluntarily limit watering to Tuesdays and Saturdays.

“Despite recent rainfall, the region continues to experience dry conditions,” explained Joe Hall, lake services director. “We want to thank residents for supporting water conservation efforts and ask everyone withdrawing water for irrigation from one of the 11 Catawba-Wateree lakes to limit watering to the two designated days per week,” Hall added.

With decreasing lake levels due to the drought conditions, Duke Energy has increased surveillance of its public boating access areas along the lakes. To ensure the safety of boaters and protect property, some boat ramps will be closed due to these declining lake levels. At this time, the following Duke Energy-managed boat ramps have been closed: Lake Wylie; Allison Creek Access Area – two ramps (of four).

“Boaters and other recreational users are encouraged to exercise caution and examine their surroundings for potential hazards when on area lakes and waterways,” noted John Crutchfield, public safety and recreation director. “Additional hazards can be present just below the water’s surface due to the lower lake levels.”

Update: On July 30, the NC Drought Advisory Council upgraded the conditions in Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland counties to “Severe”.

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Laura Woodhead loved the water

By Kathy Blake During high school, when cluding a 14.4 in the 8-under 25-yard freesocial privacy is non-existent style, that may still stand). Winning her first and cliques are formed for the state championship at age 11 in the 200 IM sake of companionship, only in 1977, with the Gaston YMCA Gators and a few close friends knew that later swimming for the Johnston Memorial Laura Randall was living two YMCA. Qualifying for the U.S. Nationals separate identities, and that at age 15. Winning several USA Swimming one of them was leading her to and zone all-star titles in freestyle, breastgreatness. stroke and IM, and being ranked in the top Randall, now Laura Wood16 nationally. head, was a swimmer, and when But it was time to move on and, after she arrived at East Gaston High graduating from college in 1990 with a poSchool in 1982 after years of litical science degree, Woodhead returned competing for private clubs, to Mount Holly to begin her quest to be a swimming was not one of the lawyer, and worked alongside Charlotte school’s sports, and her trainlawyer George Daly. She also coached ageing sessions and state champigroup swimmers at MAC. But there was Laura Woodhead onships were unknown to her something about California…. classmates.

In Spring 1991, she returned to the West Coast for law “I enjoyed swimming in Charlotte (at the Mecklenburg school, and graduated in 1995 from the University of CaliAquatic Club pool at Sharonview Country Club, now Swim- fornia-Hastings College of Law in San Francisco. For the last MAC Carolina) and having a separate life outside of school 13 years, she’s worked as a corporate attorney in the pharthat only my closest school friends really knew about. I was maceutical industry, including the last seven with BioMarin able to focus on school during the day and my swimming Pharmaceutical Inc. the rest of the time,” said Woodhead, who would leave home But like a lot of athletes who retire, who move on with at 4:20 a.m. six days a week, practice before school, then their lives away from sport, Woodhead found out in 1993 that drive back to MAC in the afternoons. Sometimes, she said, permanently walking away is only permanent until you walk her mom would drive her through the morning darkness, then back. wait, asleep in the car. “Years later,” she said, “I would thank She was recruited that year to join the master’s swim team her. I was very fortunate to have incredibly supportive parat The Olympic Club in San Francisco, where she proceeded ents.” to finish in the top 16 at nationals in breaststroke and IM and Woodhead’s persistence led to multiple USA Swimming win a national title in 1996 at the U.S. Short Course Nationals North Carolina state championships, before she took conin the 200 mixed relay. She returned to Stanford’s campus trol of changing her athletic anonymity and got East Gaston in 2006 for the FINA World Master’s Swimming Champia swim team – a team consisting of one person. “I wanted to be able to represent East Gaston at the state high school onships to swim the breaststroke leg of the Olympic Club’s swim meet, so during my freshman year, I petitioned to swim silver medal winning 200 Medley Relay.

She married Jeff Woodhead – who rowed crew at UCsolo,” she said. “Two years later, there were several other club Berkeley – in 1997 in San Francisco, and they have three chilswimmers at East Gaston who also wanted to swim, so we dren – Dylan (a rising high school senior), Quinn (high school worked together to start a team.”

She convinced her German teacher, Mardi Lambert, to act sophomore) and Ella (born in 2004). The family lives about as coach/sponsor. During her four years at EG, she finished in 11 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge.

“Our children have grown up in and around the water. It the top 8 in all her events at the NCHSAA 3A State Champihas been so rewarding for Jeff and I to watch our children onships, winning sectional titles in 1985-86 and was runnerparticipate in sports,” she said. Dylan recently was named up at states in the 100-breaststroke in 1986.

College letters came, and suddenly the girl who first to the USA Water Polo Youth National Team, Quinn plays jumped a pool at age 5 at the Mount Holly Swim & Racket on an under-14 water polo team and Ella swims, and plays Club was reading recruiting prose from the University of water polo and basketball. For 25 years, the Woodheads have North Carolina, Duke, Columbia, UCLA and Stanford, belonged to the South End Rowing Club on Aquatic Park in among others. “I visited Stanford during the summer before San Francisco.

And while California has their heart, Mount Holly still has my senior year, and I fell in love with the school and the the ability to tug her back to the place called home. coach, George Haines, so it was always a front-runner,” she “I’m truly honored to be recognized by the Hall of Fame said. “I just had to convince my parents to let me go so far in my hometown. I’m so thankful to have grown up here from home.”

Woodhead was a seven-time NCHSAA state champion- with the support of my parents and family and many friends, ship finalist and East Gaston’s female Athlete of the Year neighbors, classmates, teachers and coaches,” she said. “This in 1986. At Stanford, where she focused on breaststroke and community had such a positive impact on my life, and I’m individual medley, she was part of two PAC 10 champion- forever grateful.”

The Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame was established to ship teams, in 1987 and 1988, and helped lead The Cardinal to second place at NCAAs in 1987. All that has led her to be honor the city’s rich sports history and to recognize the outstanding individuals and teams who have excelled over the inducted into the Mount Holly Sports Hall of Fame.

Her junior year at Stanford, Woodhead had surgery to re- last century. The Class of 2015 will be inducted on August 15 pair a torn rotator cuff and torn labrum in her right shoulder, at the Mount Holly Municipal Center. Tickets for the event and she made the decision to retire. are on sale for $20 per person and are available for purchase It had been a long career: Six seasons at Mount Holly’s from any Hall of Fame committee member, at Erie Insurance pool, with a pile of county championships and records (in- and Charlie Drugs.

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Max Sherrill made his mark in baseball

By Kathy Blake On a 1940s summer day, two young boys emerged simultaneously from their company-built homes in the steam plant neighborhood where the Catawba River carves a horseshoe plateau, and stepped tentatively into the gravel street to form a friendship from which they would never back away.

“I walked out my back door into my backyard, which faced his front yard, and we looked at one another, and slowly moved toward one another as 6-year-olds would do, and when I got to my side of the road, I wouldn’t cross.

And when he got to his side, he wouldn’t cross,” said Don Killian, who can vividly recall the moment of 72 years ago.

“We looked at each other, and later we’d argue about how long we just stared at each other. Then one of us said, ‘How old are you?’ and the other said, ‘Well, how old are you?’ and that started it right there. “We continued to talk, and moved toward the center of the road, sizing one another up.

Before that morning was over, we set over in his yard and talked and talked… We just hit it off. He was so friendly.”

The other child was Max Sherrill, and he was a bit bigger, and for some reason Killian decided to call him ‘Goot.’

Mr. Sherrill called Killian ‘Little’un.’ And like the friendship, the nicknames also never went away.

Mr. Sherrill would grow up to know success in baseball – in high school, in college, and in the late nights and long bus rides that defined the minor leagues. Killian became an educator in the subjects of cognitive psychology and sociology. But before they grew up to become men, they had the time of their lives.

“Our personalities complemented each other. We were just joined at the hip, I guess you could say. He was always kidding around, and I was more serious about things,” Killian said. “I always wished I could be as jolly as him.

He’d say, ‘Little’un, you’re too serious about your stuff.’”

The boys’ daddies worked in Duke Power’s Riverbend machine shop – together – and the children passed time with games. “We’d play too much and didn’t work enough. We played every sport you could mention, and we’d create our own seasons,” Killian said. “We’d have baseball season, then tag football season, then marbles season – they’d all last about a month – then rubber gun season.”

A rubber gun was built from a square board, a clothespin and rubber band. Baseball season got more creative. “We’d hit rocks with a broom handle. We’d cut the broomsticks

Mrs. Sherrill said. “We had a wonderful time.

We’d go on road trips to Morehead City and the beach, and I have such good memories of that time.”

Mr. Sherrill played six seasons in the minors, ending in 1962.

He had an overall winning record his three seasons in B ball, at 17-12, with 20 starts in the 71 games he took the mound.

When faced with Don Killian and Max Sherrill the choice of relocating to Bismark, North Dakota, for Class A, Mr. Sherrill said no. Too cold, too far. He came home to Mount Holly.

“He worked for Eastern Airlines. One day on a whim, he rode over there and they hired him on the spot,” Linda Sherrill said. “He did ramp service. He held the wands to show the planes how to get in and out, and he survived all the layoffs. He’d bring home these little models for the boys, like real planes.”

Mr. Sherrill died in 1998 after a battle with diabetes. The couple had divorced in 1984.

The Mount Holly Hall of Fame induction, Linda Sherrill said, would have pleased him.

“I was tickled to death, when I heard,” she said. “I thought that one year in Stanley would have made a difference, but his whole life was in Mount Holly. That’s where his best playing days were.”

“He was a cut-up but he was competitive. He encouraged you, he pumped you up,” Killian said. “He’d say, ‘Little’un, you can hit this clown!’ He kept us loose. Looking back …

I could not have asked for a better teammate.”

the length of the bat, and pick up a rock to hit the size of a pecan. You’d be amazed what that does for your eyesight,” Killian said.

Early thrills produced older skills.

Baseball remained the constant, and Mr. Sherrill pitched while Killian played short stop in junior high and high school, then on American Legion teams. They played for Mount Holly High, where Mr. Sherrill helped lead the team to the 1954 and 1955 Little Ten Conference titles, with a 29-4 record those two years. That ’54 team, Killian recalled, was Class A state runners-up. The Sherrill family moved to Stanley his senior year, which put the best friends in different jerseys for the first time.

“Max was torn. But when we played baseball against each other, he’d say before the game, ‘Now, I’m gonna bring you some heat from time to time, but you and I both know you’ll get it right,’” Killian said. “I could tell when I was gonna get his fastball. I knew what was coming.”

Killian went on to play four years at Davidson, while Mr. Sherrill joined Pfeiffer for one year before the call came from the Chicago Cubs.

His senior year in Stanley, Mr. Sherrill had met a girl, Linda Thompson, daughter of well-known coach Dick Thompson, whose household had strict rules about boys. “I always knew who he was. We met when he was a senior, and I couldn’t date till I was 16, but Max was not scared (of Mr. Thompson),” Linda Sherrill said. “So, on September 25, 1955, when Mount Holly was playing Cherryville, Daddy told me, ‘Well, I guess I’ll let you go with him this time.

Nothing will become of it.’ And look what happened.”

They were married for 22 years, and had three children, Anne, Matthew and Mike, who died in 2012 from cancer.

When the Cubs called, the couple went to Pulaski, Virginia, where Mr. Sherrill, a 6-foot-3, 220-pound righthander, went 2-10 with a 5.95 ERA in 62 inning. The following year, in Paris, Illinois, with the Class D Paris Lakers of the Midwest League he went 10-12 with a .420 ERA and 164 strike-outs.

After three seasons in the Cubs organization, the Sherrills moved on to Class B ball with the Washington Senators and Boston Red Sox clubs in Raleigh and Wilson, N.C. “Our days and nights were mixed up, so we’d sleep during the day and then after the games, we’d go out and get pizza,”

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6th Annual Dirty Dancing Festival- are taking place in scenic, nearby, Lake Lure and Rutherford County During August 11th Annual Lake Lure Olympiad, August 14, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Full event is Aug. 14-16) Rumbling Bald Resort and Chimney Rock State Park in Lake Lure, N.C. www.lakelureolympiad.com Start off your “Tour de Festivals” in Lake Lure at the Lake Lure Olympiad’s Opening Ceremonies. Free and open to the public, the event takes place on the beach at Rumbling Bald Resort, which is otherwise only open to resort guests. The official torch lighting begins at 6 p.m. Grab a hot dog or hamburger and a spot on the sand and watch runners come across the 10K Dam Run finish line, then finish with a free ice cream sundae as the Lake Lure Ski Club performs waterski ballet, ski pyramids and wakeboard flips. Fun games and activities for kids are also available free of charge. The event continues Saturday and Sunday with other competitive events and activities for adults and children.

6th Annual Dirty Dancing Festival, August 15, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Morse Park Meadows, Lake Lure, N.C. www.dirtydancingfestival.com The world will never forget when Baby and Johnny took center stage in the cult-classic film “Dirty Dancing.” With more than 16 million “Likes” on Facebook, Lake Lure takes pride in being the backdrop of this treasured film. The annual Dirty Dancing Festival starts on Friday night with a free, lakeside film screening, but continues on Saturday with a throwback dance and music festival from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Festivities include live beach and soul bands, dance lessons and performances by the Asheville Ballet & Dance Company, watermelon games and a “Lake Lift Competition.” Tickets are $22/adults and $12/child in advance online or $27/adult and $14/child at the door.

24th Annual Hot Nights, Cool Rides, August 15, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Main Street in Downtown Forest City, N.C. www.forestcitymerchants.net Conclude your festival tour in downtown Forest City at the “Hot Nights, Cool Rides” Car Show.

Beat the summer heat and join thousands of fans on Main Street for the “Best Car Show East of the Mississippi.” Custom built Rat Rods, decked out motorcycles, antique Model T’s and classic Mustangs are just a few of the 400+ vehicles to line Downtown Forest City for judges to score and car lovers to compare. Live music will kick off the day with performances by the Jack Roper Band, Rocky Yelton and the Hired Guns and Members of the Asheville Ballet will be taking part in the concluding with the Night Moves Band. The classic American restauDirty Dancing Festival August 15 at Lake Lure.

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With three events in one, this August 15 will see the 6th annual Dirty Dancing Festival at Lake festival combines a health, Lure. This couple is recreating the famous “lift” scene from the wellness and maker’s fair with film.

Dirty Dancing Festival photo some of the world’s best watermore when you visit Rutherford County loskiing and a skeet shooting tournament. And no, cated in the majestic Blue Ridge Foothills of the skiers do not shoot while they ski. Attracting both top skiers in the world, as well as some of Western North Carolina. Home to Lake Lure, the best boat drivers, attendees can witness un- Chimney Rock, Rutherfordton, Spindale, paralleled waterski action while visiting vendor Forest City and Bostic, there is a world waitbooths filled with locally made art and health and ing for you to explore, enjoy and love. more wellness products. The event also features live, info, visit www.RutherfordTourism.com or local music, juggling, and fly-fishing casting call 800-849-5998. demonstrations.

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First United Methodist Church of Belmont 807 South Point Road 704-825-2106 The Pointe 6700 Wilkinson Blvd 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

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Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church 503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

St. Marks United Methodist Church 701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

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Stowe Memorial Baptist Church 26 Kee Rd. 704-825-5987

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

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Belmont Banner Crime Report

Police seek missing person On July 27, 2015, the Gaston County Police Department responded to a missing person report at 340 Hephzibah Church Rd. in the Cherryville area of Gaston County. The missing person, Anajanette Nicole Larini, 46 years of age, was last seen at this address on July 23, 2015 between the hours of 12:00pm and 2:00pm, during which time she left walking. Ms. Larini’s destination and direction of travel are unknown.

Anajanette is a white female with black hair and brown eyes.

She is described as being 5 feet, 1 inch in height and weighs approximately 115 pounds, and has several tattoos. There is no clothing description at this time.

Anyone with information concerning Anajanette Nicole Larini is requested to contact Detective J.P. Brienza with the Gaston County Police Department at 704-866-3320.

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Three charged with weapons, explosives violations Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation raided Capones Tattoo Parlor, 6412 Wilkinson Blvd. last Saturday afternoon, and in a move that was said to be connected with that event, also entered a home on Rankin Ave. in Mt. Holly. The FBI’s Evidence Response Team could be seen taking pictures of cars outside of the house in Mt. Holly on Saturday afternoon. Capones is owned by Chris Campbell, 30, who also leases the Mt. Holly home. On Monday, Dept. of Justice officials announced that Campbell, Christopher Barker, 41, and Walter Litteral, 50, were charged with allegedly violating laws governing firearms and explosive devices. They were placed in federal custody and their detention hearing set for August 6, 2015.

This story was developing as the BannerNews went to press Tuesday, August 4 and a followup will appear in the August 13 edition as more information becomes available.

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A Gastonia man has been charged with breaking into two homes and a truck on Rock Hollar Road, Stanley, NC. According to Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Office, Deputies were dispatched to a breaking and entering at 2091 Rock Hollar Road, Stanley, on July 1, 2015 when a neighbor noticed someone near the residence while the owner was out of town. Detective Greg Hager was called to the residence to continue the investigation.

A door to a carport was forced open and a pressure washer was believed to have been removed.

While investigating the break-in Detective Hager learned that a truck at another residence had been broken into and a number of tools valued at approximately $800 had been stolen. Following the investigation, officers say that Michael Adam Hodge, 41, of 1535 Anderson Street, Gastonia, was responsible for the Michael Adam Hodge break-ins and theft.

Hodge was charged with two felony counts each of Breaking and Entering, Larceny after Breaking and Entering, and Possession of Stolen Property. He was also charged with one felony count of Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle and Larceny. Hodge was arrested at the Lincoln County Courthouse on July 24, 2015 and taken before a magistrate where he was placed under a $30,000 secured bond.

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Gaston County Police are seen on Stanley-Lucia Rd. where a man was shot last week.

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Man shot near Stanley A man was shot and a woman assaulted at a residence at 1906 Stanley-Lucia Rd. last Thursday morning. According to police, the home invasion incident took place just before 7am. When Gaston County police officers arrived on the scene they found a male victim with two gunshot wounds to his torso. He was transported to the hospital. A woman at the residence was also injured by assault. The pair had alerted police by running to their neighbor who called 911.

On Friday, Gaston County Police made arrests in the case. Gaston County Police Detectives were assisted by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in locating and apprehending Alicia Howell Godfrey, 30 years of age and from Charlotte and Earl Tieren Jackson, 26 years of age and also from Charlotte. Godfrey and Jackson were apprehended at a motel in Charlotte.

Godfrey and Jackson are charged with Attempted Murder, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Robbery, and Breaking and Entering. Jackson was charged with an unrelated drug charge by Charlotte Mecklenburg Police at his time of arrest. Godfrey is in custody at the Gaston County Jail under a hold pending a bond hearing. Jackson is in custody in the Mecklenburg County Jail, also under a hold pending a bond hearing.

The case is still under investigation.

Gaston Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic pit bull campaign Pit bull terriers end up in shelters in large numbers due to myths and misperceptions, which impact public opinions of the breed and reduces the adoption rates of these dogs in local animal shelters.

That’s why the Gaston Low-Cost Spay/ Neuter Clinic, with funding support from PetSmart Charities, the largest funder of animal welfare efforts in North America, is participating in the “Primp Your Pit” spay/ neuter campaign. Through the “Primp Your Pit” campaign, Gaston Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic will provide a special $20 spay/ neuter surgery and free nail trim for pit bull terriers and pit bull terrier mixes during the month of August.

“Spaying/neutering a pet is the most effective thing a pet parent can do to prevent unwanted litters from being born that will ultimately end on in local shelters,” says Terry Kenny, Director of the Gaston Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic.

Some pet parents may be hesitant to get their young puppies and kittens sterilized. But the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) endorses spaying and neuter-

ing puppies as young as 8 to 10 weeks old.

Research also shows that the procedure may improve the behavior and health of the pet, including reducing the risk of certain reproductive cancers and infections.

This special $20 rate is even less than the organization’s normal low-cost priced and is available to all residents of Gastonia and Gaston County. Pet parents who wish to take advantage of this offer must mention the “Primp Your Pit” campaign when they call to schedule their appointment. The campaign is based on availability.

Thanks to the PetSmart Charities grant, Gaston Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic will provide 130 “Primp Your Pit” sterilizations for $20 in August. Please visit www.GastonSpayNeuter.com or call 704/868.4673 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

PetSmart Charities’ “Primp Your Pit” campaign provides more than $328,764 to spay/neuter clinics to fund affordable, highquality spay and neuter surgeries for more than 5,721 pit bull terrier-type dogs across the nation during the month of August.

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August 1: Christina Joan Sugar, simple physical assault, arrested by Officer E. Mason, 608 Secrest Ave. August 1: Randy Lee Rutkai, simple physical assault, arrested by Officer E. Mason, 608 Secrest Ave. August 2: Ashli Sutton Lanier, larceny shoplifting, arrested by Cpl. R. Cook, 701 Hawley Ave.

NSDAR – National Defense Night at Constitution Hall Judge Pennie Thrower and her husband Gary attended the National Defense Program at Constitution Hall in the NSDAR building in Washington, DC on June 27, 2015. Judge Thrower is a member of the William Gaston Chapter, NSDAR in Gastonia, NC. Among those receiving medals that evening was Lieutenant General Michelle D. Johnson, Superintendent, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado and Colonel Leon F. Ellis, United States Air Force, Retired, of Cumming, GA. Lieutenant Johnson received the Margaret Cochran Corbin Award. This award is given for distinguished women in military service.

Colonel Ellis received the DAR Medal of Honor. He was a POW at the Hanoi Hilton on July 20, 1969 with other Americans. They were able to learn that American astronauts had landed on the moon. While they were out for exercise the Americans saluted the moon because they knew the American flag was there.

NSDAR began the celebration of its 125th Anniversary during this Continental Congress held June 24-28. If interested in becoming a member of the William Gaston Chapter, NSDAR, please call 704-865-9258 or 704-825-5694.

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Ashbrook AFJROTC participates in competition During a week-long rigorous competition in many areas of physical, mental and leadership skills, Ashbrook High School’s AFJROTC proved itself one of the most outstanding units in a three-state region during a leadership course co-sponsored by the Air Force and Converse College.

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Gaston College library receives grant The Gaston College Morris Library is the recipient of a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant for 20152016. The award was announced by the State Library of North Carolina, a Division of the Department of Cultural Resources, on June 3, 2015. It was made possible by LSTA grant funding from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a federal grant making agency.

The Gaston College grant is in the category of EZ Literacy and Lifelong Learning, and is in the amount of $17,159.00.

The funds will be used by the library to transform a space previously used for microfilm storage into a training lab, and also to purchase computers and a 3-D printer for the lab.

The Morris Library Training Lab will provide Gaston College students, faculty and staff with a learning-centered environment that encourages them to explore ways to utilize 3-D printing and scanning technologies. It also will be used for traditional library resource training.

“We are very grateful to the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services for this grant,” said Dr. Patricia Skinner, president of Gaston College. “Our new training lab will give Gaston College students valuable hands-on experience with technology that is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry.”

The Morris Library Training Lab, on the Dallas Campus of Gaston College, is scheduled to be completed and in operation by late October 2015.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow IMLS on Facebook and Twitter.

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The Carrie E. and Lena V. Glenn Foundation has awarded a grant in the amount of $35,000 to the Gaston College Foundation. The funds will be used to purchase two 3-D printers for the Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Lab in the Gaston College Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM). The CAM building, located in the Gastonia Technology Park adjacent to the College’s Dallas Campus, is currently under construction and is scheduled to open in summer 2016.

The Gaston College CAM will be a state-of-the-art facility that is intended to meet the growing demand for a highly trained technical workforce. It will provide specialized training that will attract new industry to the area and support existing industries. The CAM will feature lab spaces for mechatronics, robotics, chemicals and plastics, industrial systems, instrumentation, alternative energy, and nuclear, as well as CADD. The 3-D printers purchased through the Glenn Foundation grant funds will be used by individuals in the Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Technology and Civil Engineering programs at Gaston College. Until the CAM building is complete, the printers will be placed in labs in the Pharr Trade and Industrial Center and Comer Engineering Technologies buildings on the College’s Dallas Campus.

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Mt. Holly Community Impact Fund grants available The Mount Holly Community Impact Fund is a charitable fund started by the Community Foundation of Gaston County to address identified needs in the Mount Holly Community as determined by a committee of Mount Holly residents. The Fund will operate as an unrestricted fund with grants going to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations.

A major focal point of the grant process is directed towards projects that would be visible in the Mount Holly community and would have a reasonable likelihood of kick starting a larger community response to a community need that is not currently being met.

In regard to the amount of funding avail-

able, the Community Impact Fund Committee has at its disposal a total of $10,000. The actual amount for awards can be the entire amount or in increments based upon the application being considered. The deadline for accepting applications is August 28, 2015. Final decisions on grants awarded will be made by October 1.

2015.

For more information regarding the grant application process or other pertinent questions, visit http://www.cfgaston.org/Learn/CommunityImpactFunds.aspx or please contact Mr. Reeves McGlohon, Committee Chairman, at 704-366-3812 or by email at reevesmcglohon@ gmail.com.

Gaston Schools Board Briefs The Gaston County Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 13, 2015, at the Gaston County Schools Central Administrative Office, 943 Osceola Street, Gastonia. At that time, the following news was presented.

The Gaston County Association of Educational Office Professionals (GCAEOP) presented the Office Professional of the Year award to Kristen Neal of Bessemer City Middle School. York Chester Middle School principal Amy Holbrook was named the GCAEOP Administrator of the Year.

Webb Street School student Tommy Heracklis received the Student Achievement Award from the Gastonia City Council and mayor John Bridgeman.

Forest Heights Elementary partnered with Wells Fargo Bank to sponsor a school beautification day. The volunteers planted flowers and cleaned up the school grounds.

The Belmont Middle School “Beauty and the Bots” robotics team won the first place research project award at the RoboFest 2015 competition.

The award recognized the students for their “iCan4iPads” fundraising project. During the school year, the team collected $2,471.44 to purchase iPads for the residents of Holy Angels.

Belmont Middle presented the following student achievement awards: Priyanj Patel received the Gadd Award for top AR (Accelerated Reader) points in the eighth grade; Katelynne Haynie received the DAR Citizenship Award; Devon King received the Paul Christopher Wylie Award; Haley Nixon and Adam Whiteman received the Ann Helms Award; and Ariana Perry and Jovan Sheshbaradaran received the Barnett Award.

1. Gaston County Schools had a group of students to earn awards in the Special Olympics of North Carolina Summer Games. In the softball skills competition, Summer Kirby of Webb Street School earned a silver medal and Mya Pope of Grier Middle earned a bronze medal. The “Gaston All- Stars” unified volleyball team earned a silver medal. Team members were Trey Gibson, Samantha Depeder, Drew Depeder and Haylee Haman of South Point High; Emily Mobley of Belmont Middle; and Garnett Hinson of Carr Elementary. The “Gaston Dominators” modified volleyball team earned fourth place. Team members were Shannon Layne and Micheal Davie of Webb Street School; Timothy O’Shae of Mount Holly Middle; and Austin Shields of East Gaston.

Sixteen seniors from Gaston County Schools were chosen to attend the North Carolina Governor’s School: Gretchen Purvis and Solomon Collins, Ashbrook; Chloe Kaylor and Lauren Rogers, Stuart W. Cramer; Brittany Ballard, East Gaston; George Dent, Matthew Noles, Elise Sweezy and Savannah Lutz, Highland School of Technology; Nathan Snyder, Hunter Huss; Wan Ching Chan and Andrew Tucker, North Gaston; Madeline Bame, Hannah Keel, Grace Russell and Rosie Tran, South Point.

8. The following Gaston County Schools teachers are currently involved in the Pinnacle technology leadership program: Carmin Adams, Colton Ballard, Diana Baxter, Mallory Carroll, Rebecca Cissel, Karen Coffey, Edie Crook, Beth Crosby, Leigh Davis, Lisa Fain,

Amanda Froehlich, Samantha Gibby, Reshawna Greene, Jessica Harris, Candace Hester, Sheri Lewis, The “Gaston All-Stars” unified volleyball team earned a silver medal at the Special Olympics Kenneth Loudon, Jenna Summer Games. Team members were: Trey Gibson, Samantha Depeder, Drew Depeder and Markwith, Beverly Mellette, Haylee Haman, South Point High; Emily Mobley, Belmont Middle; and Garnett Hinson, Carr Stacey Messer, Angie Molla, Elementary.

Lynne Myers, Dara NichGaston Schools photo olson, Jennie Peeler, Anna Ralston-Asumendi, Cynthia Ramseur, Clarissa Sanders, Valerie Schoen, Amber Spargo, Allison Trudnak, Joshua White, Shay Whitlow and Rebecca Wray.

The following Gaston County Schools students were chosen by the N.C. Softball Coaches Association for the allstate softball team: Logan Hamby and Anna Ramsey, Bessemer City; Caitlin Hay and Bayleigh Henley, Cherryville; Carley Byrum, Hunter Huss; Sarah Beth Gibson, Stuart W. Cramer; Marah Branham, Ashbrook; Marrah Troutman and Leah Smith, Forestview; Chloe Hamilton, North Gaston; Morgan Mahaffey, South Point; and Madison Armstrong, Highland, who also was named the District 1A Player of the Year.

1. Gardner Park Elementary honored retiring school counselor Marilynn Denholm by establishing a school character award in her honor. The “Gaston Dominators” modified volleyball team earned fourth place at the Special Olympics Denholm worked 26 of her 30 years with Gaston Summer Games. Team members were Shannon Layne and Micheal Davie, Webb Street School; County Schools at Gardner Park. Kayleen Ech- Timothy O’Shae, Mt. Holly Middle; and Austin Shields, East Gaston High. everry was the first student to receive the annual Gaston Schools photo Marilynn Denholm Award, which honors a student who has shown outstanding character from kindergarten through fifth grade.

2. Ashbrook High School’s Air Force JROTC was named the most physically fit unit and earned many awards during a week-long leadership course co-sponsored by the U.S. Air Force and Converse College. Jeremy Caldwell and Taylor Gaston College is a participant Crane scored the highest of all cadets at the camp and were named “Iron Man” and “Iron Woman.” in the PULSE (Partnership for Camp honor graduates were Hamil Vashi and Ian Undergraduate Life Science EduHauxwell. Bethany Saunders won the Top Flight cation) pilot certification project.

Cadet honors and Tristan Williamson was the Of the more than 70 Life Science Departments that applied to parTop Group Cadet.

Collin Hill of Highland School of Technology ticipate in the project, only eight placed top 10 in the nation in the physical therapy were selected. Those selected in competition at the HOSA (Health Occupations January 2014 represent a wide Students of America) National Leadership Con- variety of schools, including twoference. Erin Farris and Alexis Burton in Dental year colleges, liberal arts instituScience, Savannah Lawing in Dental Terminol- tions, regional comprehensive ogy and Logan Runyan in Medical Assisting also colleges, research universities and participated in the competitive events. Highland Minority Serving Institutions.

The PULSE certification proalso was recognized nationally as an Outstanding HOSA Chapter and for the school’s HOSA Hap- cess is designed to motivate im- A Gaston College Biotechnology student performs a seportant changes in life sciences ries of lab tests learning the techniques of skill laboratory penings newsletter.

A team from Highland School of Technology nationwide, and is widely viewed technicians used in biological and chemical engineering earned fifth place in the nation in the “Capitol as significant in the life sciences fields.

Gaston College Photo Hill Challenge” investment competition. Rising community. It seeks to recognize seniors Noah Goble, Alex Matthew, Matt Noles, life science programs that have progressed in implementing the recommendations of “Vision Ellie Sweezy and Michael Caulfield competed and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education: A Call to Action,” a 2011 report issued by against more than 15,000 students from 742 the American Association for the Advancement of Science that details the consensus among schools across the country in the financial liter- life science educators about how to teach and motivate student learning.

Selection of participants for the pilot certification project was based on initial evidence of acy program organized by the Securities Industransformed and innovative educational practices. In addition to Gaston College, Davidson try and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).

Their top-10 finish earned them an all-expenses College, Georgia Southern University, Morgan State University, Stony Brook University, the University of Wyoming, and Whatcom Community College were chosen as participants. A paid trip to Washington, D.C. North Gaston High School had all seven grant from the National Science Foundation funds the project.

The eight pilot schools participated in extensive self-study and submitted results relative spring sports teams earn the N.C. High School to their programs’ “Vision and Change” implementation. They also had site visits by PULSE Athletic Association’s scholar-athlete team recognition, which honors teams with a grade point certification team members. Assessment data were then analyzed and PULSE Progression average (GPA) of 3.1 or higher. The school also Levels were assigned to each school’s life science program. The Progression Levels provide had 51 individual athletes to earn the scholar- independent verification of a life science department’s transformative features and reflect how far the department has come in enacting the “Vision and Change” recommendations. athlete award for having a 3.5 or higher GPA.

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Five Gaston teachers chosen for Georgia-Pacific summer program Story and photo courtesy Gaston County Schools During the school year, they guide learning from the front of the classroom. But this summer, five Gaston County Schools teachers are stepping into the role of students so they will have more to offer their classes this fall.

In the mountains of Colorado and along the Chattanooga River in Georgia, these middle and high school teachers are learning about current issues in environmental research and education. The workshops give them an opportunity to connect with other educators from across the country so they can return to the classroom with new techniques and curriculum ideas.

Georgia Pacific in Mount Holly awarded scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 each through the GeorgiaPacific Foundation and its Teacher Development Program. This is the first time teachers from Gaston County Schools have received the scholarships totaling more than $20,000.

“These scholarships are an honor because they recognize our teachers’ talents and the difference they make in their students’ lives,” said Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker. “Our teachers are lifelong learners, and we know their students will benefit from what they are studying this summer.”

Booker added: “We are extremely grateful to Georgia-Pacific for selecting our teachers to participate in its professional development program, and we thank them for understanding how important it is to provide enrichment opportunities for educators.”

Four teachers at Key Issues

Institute, Colorado Four of the five teachers received scholarships to attend the Key Issues Institute, an environmental issues program based in Keystone, Colorado.

Below, they described what they hope to bring back from their time in Colorado: Phoebe Lawing, biology and anatomy and physiology teacher at Stuart W. Cramer High School: “This experience will help me to network with teachers from around the country and provide my students with new opportunities. My goal is to have an expanded idea about potential research for them,” she said, such as projects focusing on local waterways around the high school.

Britnee Atnip, science teacher at Grier Middle School: “I am going to learn handson approaches about how to teach environmental education in a way that students can apply it more directly to their own lives,” she said. “I hope to directly influence my students in becoming more environmentally conscious and aware, helping their generation and future generations to preserve our precious natural resources.”

Jessica Harris, earth and environmental science teacher at Highland School of Technology: “This is providing a good opportunity to beef up the environmental science portion of our curriculum,” Harris said.

She looks forward to taking home a flash drive filled with ideas for lesson plans and activities from teachers across the country.

Matt Hipps, earth and environmental science teacher at Ashbrook High School:

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The Stowe Family YMCA is offering swim lessons for all ages Instructor Franklin Bogle and Olive D’Avria are seen having a great time in the pool.

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Stowe Family YMCA offers water safety and swim lessons programs As part of the Y’s commitment to reduce drowning rates and keep kids safe in and around the water, the Stowe Family YMCA has just released several options to learn new swim skills as well as provide training for lifeguards for the fall and winter.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fatal drowning is the second-leading cause of death for children ages one to 14 years old. In ethnically diverse communities, the youth drowning rate is two to three times higher than the national average, according to a USA Swimming study. Additionally nearly six out of 10 African American and Hispanic/Latino children are unable to swim, nearly twice as many as their Caucasian counterparts.

“Educating children how to be safe around water is just as important as teaching them to look both ways before they cross the street,” said Jeff Pesesky, Aquatics Director, Stowe Family YMCA. “The Y’s teaches children and adults of all ages and backgrounds that water should be fun, not feared, and this practice not only saves lives it builds confidence.”

The Y has been a leader in providing swim lessons and water safety in Belmont for more

than 15 years. The Stowe Family YMCA continues to help youth and adults experience the joy and benefits of swimming, so they can be healthy, confident and secure in the water.

There are a variety of programs to choose, including Group Swim Lessons (starting at 6 months), Adult Swim Lessons, weekly family swim nights, Swim Club, Lifeguard Courses, Lifeguard Instructor Courses, Water Aerobics, lap swimming, birthday parties and more!

In addition to learning lifesaving water safety skills, participants can increase their physical activity by swimming. Swimming also motivates children to strive for selfimprovement, teaches goal orientation and cultivates a positive mental attitude and high self-esteem. It also teaches life lessons of sport and sportsmanship, so that children can learn how to work well with teammates and coaches and how to deal with winning and losing— skills that last a lifetime.

To learn more about our programs or how to qualify for financial assistance, please contact Jeff Pesesky at 704.822.9622 or jpesesky@gastonymca.org. Visit the Y online at www.gastonymca.org for more information on specific classes.

Local Angler to take part in event The Forrest Wood Cup presented by Walmart, the world championship of professional bass fishing, will return to Lake Ouachita and the Hot Springs, Arkansas, area August 20-23 to crown bass fishing’s top angler of 2015.

Hosted by Visit Hot Springs and the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, the tournament will feature 50 of the world’s best bassfishing professionals and co-anglers casting for the sport’s biggest awards – $500,000 cash in the pro division and $50,000 cash in the co-angler division.

Local angler Chris Baumgardner of Gastonia will be one of the 50 anglers competing in the championship tournament – his eighth Forrest Wood Cup appearance. Baumgardner punched his ticket to the event by posting a top-10 finish in the 2014 Rayovac FLW Series Championship.

“This is going to be a very exciting tournament,” said Martin. “The Forrest Wood Cup is the fishing tournament that nobody forgets. I’ve had five other major victories in my career, and some people may remember them, but no one forgets the Forrest Wood Cup.” Martin said that multiple different patterns would be in play amongst competitors and that he expected the fishing to be even better than when he won in 2011.

Martin said that he expects anglers will need to catch at least 13 pounds a day in order to make the top-20 cut and fish the weekend, and he expects the winner to weigh in a four-day total right around 60 to 61 pounds.

Anglers will take off from the Brady Mountain Resort and Marina in Royal, Arkansas,

at 7 a.m. each morning. Each day weigh-ins will be held at the Bank of the Ozarks Arena in Hot Springs, Arkansas, beginning at 5 p.m. daily.

Fishing fans that can’t make Chris Baumgardner the trek to Arkansas can still follow along with all of the tournament action at FLWFishing.com. Live on-the-water tweets, updates, photos and videos will be posted throughout the four days of competition as well as a live streaming video feed of the weigh-in held at 5 p.m. each day.

Coverage of the Forrest Wood Cup will be broadcast in high-definition (HD) on NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) when “FLW” airs December 6 from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. ET. The Emmynominated “FLW” television show airs on NBCSN, the Pursuit Channel and the World Fishing Network and is broadcast to more than 564 million households worldwide, making it the most widely distributed weekly outdoorssports television show in the world.

For a full schedule of events, complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing. com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

The Cramerton All-Star 8u machine pitch team placed 2nd in a tournament held at Martha Rivers Park on July 18-19, 2015. Congratulations to the team. Special thanks to the team sponsorsHannon Orthodontics and Bright Futures Learning Center. Front Row (Left to Right)- Brayden Auten, Isaac Aycock, Owen Kelly, Jesse James Ledford, Carter Robinson. Second Row (Left to Right)- Brody Smith, Ashton Owenby, Nathan Lewis. Third Row ( Left to Right)- Wesley Pasour, Jonah Hoell, Porter Stroman, Connor Stutts. Fourth Row ( Left to Right)- Coaches - Richard Auten, Josh Auten, JB Sermersheim, Scott Kelly.

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Lake Wylie Tournament results Congratulations to the father/ son team of Brain and Cole Huskins.

They worked through the summer heat and heavy rain downpour to catch the winning weight which was 15.52 pounds in last week’s Lake Wylie Tournament Trail event. Brian and Cole also had the largest fish of the night which tipped the scale at 6.37 pounds. The team of Mike McDuffie Casey West and Mike McDuffie and Casey West Brian Huskins Photos by Erwin Gaston managed a close second place finish with 14.72 pounds followed by Chris Bumgardner and Todd Auten with 13.71 pounds.

Visit www.lwtt.org for all the results and information about the tournament trail.

The Stowe Family YMCA launched the Les Mills Group Exercise Program this past Saturday and celebrated with the 100th release of BodyStep. For more information contact Mary Lima, Member Engagement & Wellness Director, R.L.Stowe Jr. Family YMCA, 196 YMCA Drive, Belmont, NC 28012, 704-822-9622 ext. 272, mlima@gastonymca.org.

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Belmont Abbey announces new volleyball coach Belmont Abbey College Director of Athletics Stephen Miss has announced the hiring of Toni Elyea as Head Women’s Volleyball Coach. Along with her duties coaching the women, Elyea will assist Sean Manzi with the Crusaders men’s program.

Elyea comes to Belmont Abbey after working the past six seasons as the head coach at Saint Mary’s College in South Bend, Indiana, an all-women’s college that competed at the NCAA Division III level.

“Throughout this search, we were focused on two criteria: first and foremost, we were looking for an individual with Toni Elyea a well-developed appreciation for and comprehension of the mission and vision of Belmont Abbey College; secondly, we were looking for an experienced head coach who understands fully what it takes not only to maintain but to build upon the success of an already established volleyball program,” Miss said. “Coach Toni Elyea possesses both of these attributes, and we are very excited by the prospect of her leading our women’s and assisting our men’s volleyball teams and, even more importantly, facilitating the formation and development of our student athletes into well rounded, whole persons capable of becoming a blessing to themselves and to others.”

“I would like to thank Stephen Miss, his staff, and Dr. Thierfelder for showing me such great hospitality in my hiring process and for this opportunity,” Elyea said. “I can already tell how rich the volleyball community is as well as the community support for Abbey Volleyball - I could not be more excited to get in the gym with this group of talented student athletes.”

During Elyea’s tenure, the St. Mary’s College Belles have had five All-MIAA honorees. She has seen players achieve Player of the Week honors eight times and coached several athletes to all-tournament team awards. Moreover, Elyea has consistently had success academically including multiple AVCA Team GPA Awards.

A native of Pine River, Minnesota, Elyea is a graduate of Pine River-Backus High School. After a successful prep career in volleyball and softball, she went on to play collegiate volleyball and softball at Central Lakes College. During her time at Central Lakes, she was a defensive specialist for two state, regional, and national championship volleyball teams.

She also was the starting catcher at Central Lakes where the team finished both seasons as state and regional champions as well as finishing seventh at the national championship in 2001.

From Central Lakes, she went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in recreation and sport management from Saint Cloud State University in 2005.

New Principal appointments, transfers announced for 2014//2015 The Gaston County Board of Education has approved the following new principal appointments and principal transfers for the 2015-2016 school year.

New Principal Appointments: Justin Beam appointed principal of John Chavis Middle School; Curt Hovis appointed principal of Warlick Academy; Shawn Hubers appointed principal of Cherryville Elementary School; Jaime Wallace appointed principal of Gardner Park Elementary School.

Principal Transfers: Lonnia Beam appointed principal of Costner Elementary School; Lorinda Brusie appointed principal of Kiser Elementary School; Bryan Denton appointed principal of Cramerton Middle School; Rebekah Duncan appointed principal of Carr Elementary School; Gary Ford appointed principal of South Point High School; Amy Holbrook appointed principal of York Chester Middle School; Linda Neely appointed principal of McAdenville Elementary School; James Ramere appointed principal of Sadler Elementary School; Kathi Withers appointed principal of Pinewood Elementary School.

Correction South Point High student Mason Secrest’s name was left off the Scholar/Athlete and Baseball lists in last week’s BannerNews. We regret any inconvenience this omission may have caused.

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