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Cramerton looking at spreading word of what town has to offer

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

Cramerton has a lot going for it and town officials are in the process of considering ways to get the message out.

“We are interested in the best way Cramerton can have a presence not just in Gaston County, but the state as well,” said town manager David Pugh. “With the success of public and private development and business such as Goat Island Park, the downtown area, Market St., and South Fork Village, the Board of Commissioners and staff believes this is an excellent time to examine the Cramerton brand and marketing strategy to further project a desirable, positive imagine within the Charlotte Region and state of North Carolina. Further reason for this initiative is the strong interest in Cramerton’s past, present and future generated by the Centennial Celebration.”

Back in June, Cramerton began looking for a PR company to freshen up its image. Five were considered and the branding and marketing firm of Arnett, Muldrow & Assoc. was tabbed to possibly develop a program the town can consider to put Cramerton's best face forward.

“At the recent Sept. 1 meeting, the Board gave final approval for Arnett Muldrow’s process of reviewing Cramerton’s brand and what the Town will need to do moving forward,” said Pugh.

The Greenville, SC-based company has extensive experience in boosting and polishing the profile of communities over across the country. It has done jobs in over 400 towns in 35 states. Recently, it devised a branding system for Cherryville. Other local clients have included Shelby, Davidson, Huntersville, and Pineville.

“One reason Arnett Muldrow became so strong during our search phase is the firm’s detailed process and really engaging town plans, stake holders, and others,” Pugh said. “They even list talking to young people such as high school seniors that live in the town.”

The company sent a letter to Cramerton officials.

“With its distinctive mill town character including assets such as its village square and Goat Island, Cramerton has a singular opportunity to position itself as a unique place to live, visit, and invest,” it read.

Just exactly what could Arnett, Muldrow & Assoc. possibly be expected to do for Cramerton? The company lists 17 “deliverables” including logo and tagline designs, logo designs for events, custom banner designs, web page design concepts, print cover designs for brochures and pamphlets, digital resource package, and wayfinding signage to name a few.

The wayfinding signs are an especially hot item right now among local municipalities. Both Belmont and Mt. Holly have them.

Arnett Muldrow & Assoc.'s strategy includes reviewing Cramerton's current marketing and branding strategy, visiting town and making a “reconnaissance and photo shoot”, meeting with town officials, and devising an implementation strategy and followup.

The firm's fee is not to exceed $12,500.

It's important to note that the idea of altering any current Cramerton branding/image is in the early stages and no changes have been made yet. “ I want to stress we are going through a branding 'review' to see if Cramerton needs any changes,” Pugh said.

“So, many outcomes are possible at this point.”

The picturesque Town of Cramerton has a lot going for it and city leaders including those in the photo- David Pugh, Wilene Cunningham, Joel Lineberger, and Kevin Krouse, are excited about ways to spread that news on the local, regional, and state levels.

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Local lads hit the Belmont's first track at exciting wayfinding sign erected BMX events

The picture with all four family members holding the number plates names and the class they raced are Left to Right: Clayton Austin, 2nd place 12-yearold Intermediate, Hayes Andrews, 3rd place 9-year-old Intermediate. Austin Andrews, 13, who was unable to race all the qualifying races due to an illness but supported his brothers and cousin Clayton, Grayer Andrews, 4th place 11-year-old Intermediate.

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Four Belmont boys, Clayton Austin, Hayes Andrews, Austin Andrews, and Grayer Andrews, have been burning up the BMX racing circuit and recently returned from Raleigh where they added to their trophy collections.

Don't know what BMX is? Well here's the scoop on this exciting sport.

BMX racing is a type of off road bicycle racing. BMX was derived from motorcycle motocross racing. BMX races are sprint races on purpose-built off-road single-lap race tracks. The track usually consists of a starting gate for up to eight racers, a groomed, serpentine, dirt race course made of various jumps and rollers and a finish line. The course is usually flat, about 15 feet (4.6 m) wide and has large banked corners that help the riders maintain speed.

The first in a series of Belmont wayfinding signs has been erected on N. Main St. near the intersection with Central Ave. The red, black, and white sign features script and arrows pointing out the direction to locations such as Rocky Branch Park, the downtown area, and Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.

“These signs will range from general directional signs near the entrances to Belmont to guide drivers to different parts of town to more pedestrian scale signs directing pedestrians to the specific attractions in town, such as parks, the post office, and shopping areas,” said assistant city manager Adrian Miller. “We will even have nice signage directing motorists on

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on where the public parking lots are so that they do not have to drive around looking for parking.”

The idea of wayfinding signs came up at the Belmont city council retreat in December.

At that time, Shelley DeHart with the Planning Department gave council members a presentation on the subject. NCDOT requirements have been figured into the design.

“The Main Street wayfinding sign program will consist of approximately 32 signs that will include directional parking signs within the downtown area,” DeHart said last week. “The first sign installed on Main Street near Central Avenue is one of nine signs identified for phase one of the program. The remaining signs in phase one should be installed

by September 18th. The cost per sign vary ($1500 - $4000) based on size and other fac-

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The sport of BMX racing is facilitated by a number of regional and international sanctioning bodies. They provide rules for sanctioning the conduct of the flying, specify age group and skill-level classifications among the racers, and maintain some kind of points-accumulation system over the racing season. The sport is very family oriented and largely participant-driven, with riders ranging in age from 2 to 70, and over.

Professional ranks exist for both men and women, where the age ranges from 19 to 40 years old.

BMX is now an Olympic event.

The Belmont boys are sponsored by Charlotte Mechanical Contractors. Last weekend they competed in the North Carolina State Championship Final race in Raleigh. Prior to the final

tors but includes installation.”

The Main Street Board has decided to divvy the city into four districts where signs could be placed. This includes the Abbey District, the Historic Downtown District, the Chronicle District, and the River District. Possible places for wayfinding directions would include Greenwood Cemetery, Belmont Central Elementary, Belmont Police Department, Stowe Botanical Garden, Reid Park, the future Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park, Rocky Branch Park, City Hall, and Belmont Abbey College.

Mount Holly installed 15 wayfinding signs in 2013 and they have proven very popular, as well as adding charm to the city. Davidson, Matthews, and Mooresville in Mecklenburg County also have wayfinding signs. Cramerton is considering putting up wayfinding signs The first in a series of wayfinding signs was erected last week in Belmont on N. Main St. as well.

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race the kids had to qualify in events throughout the summer at different tracks in places like Charlotte, Winston Salem, Raleigh, and Burlington NC. The State Championship is point driven from all the races combined. The boys now get to sport new racing number plates on their bikes signifying the position they finished in this year's Championship until next year's Championship Race.

“These boys have came a long way since they began racing at the first of this year,” said Clayton's dad, Belmont firefighter Craig Austin. “They put in many hard hours of practice at local tracks during the week and race almost every weekend at local races.”

Even though the boys and those they race against have a blast, they don't just hop on their bikes and start pedaling.

“Most would not think of it is as sport but it takes constant training, practice, and a lot of

heart like in all sports to be competitive,” Craig said.

The boys have a blast on the track and camaraderie plays a big part.

“It's a lot of fun and everybody is like family,” said Clayton.

Hayes agreed.

“You get to make friends and be active too,” he said.

For Austin, his main delight is getting out there and going fast.

“I just love riding my bike,” he said.

The thrill of racing is a big draw for Grayer.

“Just before the race starts I get nervous,” he said. “Then I pedal as fast as I can.”

All the boys agree- “Winning feels grBeat!”

As far as the future of their racing careers go, the guys are This shot shows the Austin and Andrews boys getting ready to take to the track at a BMX event. looking forward to taking part in Craig Austin photo the World Nationals that will be held in Rock Hill, S.C. in 2017.

Belmont seeking board members The Belmont City Council is currently recruiting for two vacancies on the Main Street Advisory Board and three vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Board. Both of these boards serve the City as advisory boards to the city council.

The Main Street Advisory Board is a ten-member board that oversees and implements the Main Street program within the city’s designated Main Street District. The mission of this program is to promote economic development through historic preservation in downtown, utilizing the four-point approach of organization, promotion, design, and economic restructuring. Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month. Applicants must own property in the district, or work within the district, or own a business within the district to qualify to serve. The map of the district is available on our website at www.cityofbelmont.org. For more information about the Main Street Program mission or activities visit www.downtownbelmont.org or call Shelley DeHart at 704 901-2065.

The Planning and Zoning Board is an eight-member board that hears and makes recommendations on land use related issues such as text amendments of the City’s Land Development Code, rezoning requests, major developments, and long-range area plans. The Board recommendations are transmitted to the City Council for their consideration when making land use related decisions. This board meets the third Thursday of the month. For more information about the board’s mission or activities visit www.cityofbelmont.org or call Alex Robinson at 704 901-2066.

The deadline to submit the application is Friday, September 25, 2015 to the Office of the City Clerk. Applications are available at City Hall, located at 115 N. Main Street, or on website at www. cityofbelmont.org.

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Catawba-Wateree River Basin remains in Stage 1 of drought below-average rainfall for the season kept two of the three LIP drought indicators (triggers) in Stage 1, including water storage in the 11-reservoir Catawba-Wateree Hydroelectric Project and streamflows feeding the reservoirs. In addition, the U.S. Drought Monitor trigger indicates drought conditions in the Basin.

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Stage 1 is the second of five drought stages outlined in the LIP and recommends voluntary water conservation by water users across the Basin, in addition to operational adjustments by Duke Energy.

The LIP is the drought management plan major water users in the region employ to share responsibility and set priorities to conserve the limited water supply during drought conditions.

At the beginning of July, Dry as a bone describes this former backwater of the Catawba River at US 29/74. Our area is still in drought Stage 1 conditions. Notice the former water level stains on the bridge supports. the Basin entered Stage 0 of Photos by Alan Hodge the LIP. After observing declining trends in the triggers, the group proactively declared Stage 1 conditions on July 20.

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Group seeks activity center for Mt. Holly youth

By Alan Hodge alan.bannernews@gmail.com

A group calling itself “Granny's House” is looking for a place to establish an activities center for at-risk youths in Mt. Holly.

Headed up by Gloria Mack, daughter of Rev. Jeremiah Robinson, several members of the Granny's House board recently paid a visit to the Mt. Holly city council looking for help in securing facilities for their dream- including the possibility of the city providing a donated structure.

Alas, no such building is available, but Mayor Bryan Hough suggested to Mack that she contact Parks and Rec. to see if they could work out a partnership.

At one time it was thought that Burge Memorial Church would be a spot for Granny's House, but that didn't pan out.

So, what exactly is Granny's House all about?

“It will be a quality place kids can feel safe,” Mack said. “It will help every child become a quality citizen.”

The concept of Granny's House goes back to 2007 when Mack and seven other folks decided Mt. Holly needed a youth community activity center. It revolves around four “Rs”..Rebuild families, Repair relationships, Restore respect, and Raise Up youth that will be a success in life.”

“The center would provide a safe, nurturing environment,” said an executive summary on the subject. “The activities will meet needs such as homework assistance and computer skills. The staff will also focus on overall attention to life skills, teamwork, and leadership development. We would have an open door policy.”

The center would be faith-based. Volunteers would range from skilled laborers to senior citizens.

Staff would have to pass a criminal background check and drug test.

Physical activity would be part of the Granny's House scenario and include games and sports.

Kids would be informed about Granny's House activities via fliers sent to schools and the media.

Mack isn't giving up. If you know some place that Granny's House can alight, call 704-733-8120.

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Letter To The Editor:

Politicians Are Failing Us on the Economy

By Lee H. Hamilton A couple of months ago, the Congressional Budget Office issued a sobering report on the U.S. economy’s long-term prospects. Not to put too fine a point on it, we’re headed for the fiscal rocks.

Federal spending accounts for about 20 percent of the nation’s GDP, the budget analysts note; if current trends continue, that will rise to fully 25 percent by 2040. Revenues will not keep up — they’ll amount to only 19 percent of GDP. This will ultimately raise federal debt, the CBO said, “to a percentage of GDP seen at only one previous time in U.S. history — the final year of World War II and the following year.” We face a fiscal crisis of historic proportions.

Our presidential candidates can talk all they want about American prosperity and world leadership, but without a firm fiscal base it’s just hot air. Unless we can stabilize the debt and put the country on a path of sustainable economic growth with prosperity evenly shared, we’ll have no firm economic base for all those lofty goals to rest upon.

This means tackling a host of complex problems. We have to get long-term debt under control. We have to preserve Social Security yet find a solution to rising entitlement spending. We have to deal with health-care costs. We have to invest in skills, education, and infrastructure without breaking the bank. We have to craft a less intrusive tax policy that is conducive to long-term growth.

All issues will have to be on the table, because the pain needs to be shared broadly. And progress will require bipartisan participation, since neither cutting spending nor boosting revenues alone will solve our problems.

Political leaders should grasp these realities and act now. But they have not, so it’s up to the American people to demand action. We have to create the political will that drives our leaders to deal with these difficult economic problems — that leads them to tackle entitlements, health costs, investing in the future, and tax reform. The question is whether our political leaders are up to the task before our economy runs out of time.

Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University; Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

You can only do this at the Golden Corral When my kids turned 16 years old, I took them to the Golden Corral for a special conversation.

I knew that the “GC” would not throw me out if I occupied a table for 3 hours. In fact, I think I ate breakfast and lunch on the same tab.

It wasn’t a conversation about the birds and the bees (I know that is what you were thinking). It was more important.

It was a conversation about breaking family secrets. There were decisions I made when my children were younger that they wouldn’t have understood when they were seven years old. Why didn’t I visit family in California?

Why was I on hyper alert mode when a certain family member came to visit? What was the 800 pound gorilla in our family?

I took my oldest daughter first. We covered everything. I explained why we never went to California. I gave the rationale for my reaction when a certain family member visited. Then I looked at her and said, “Let me tell you what really happened”. We discussed our family secret. I did not hold back. When I got home, my sister called to ask how it went. I replied, “Fine.” Then she asked if I told my daughter the “Big Family Secret”? When I said yes, she gasped.

A few years later, I was taking my son to Golden Corral for his talk. Just before we left the house, my mother stopped me. She offered me cash if I wouldn’t do it.

I replied, “I’m tired of worrying about what other people think.”

Off we went to the GC. A year later, I took my youngest son for his chat. My middle child enjoyed his conversation so much the year before that he joined his younger brother.

Family secrets are powerful.

They hold us hostage. We don’t break them because we want the approval of our family. We would rather keep family secrets and have the approval of our family rather than break those secrets and have the approval of God. There’s a Bible story where Jesus says to a woman, “Go call your husband and come back.” She comes to a fork in the road and has two choices. She can lie and “look good” in front of Jesus by saying, ‘Hold on Jesus, let me go get the guy.’ (Ok, forgive me; I’m talking “Joisey” again). Instead, she takes the difficult road and tells the truth. She looks at him and says, “I have no husband.” to which Jesus answers, “You are right when you say you have no husband. The fact is, you have had five husbands and the man you now have is not your

husband.

What you have just said is quite true.”

I believe her honesty impacted the rest of the story. She and her village all found Tony Marciano God. On another occasion, Jesus also said, “You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.” It’s easy to be afraid of the truth. We don’t want to face the ugliness of it. Denial becomes a safe place to hide in. We prefer it rather than looking at a difficult situation and facing it head on.

Several years later, I called a “meeting of the family” and confronted my family member for what happened. I’d like to tell you it went well but it didn’t. I found myself being asked to go to Egypt to visit the Nile River (or was that place really called “denial”?)

Let me challenge you when you come to that fork in the road, take the high road and embrace the truth. In the process, you can break a family secret and find yourself “free”.

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My opinion...Corn dogs here I come Well, what with the chaps having returned to school and most if not all of the tomatoes having been pulled from the vine and devoured, and pools both public and private having their splashing days numbered, the end of summer has arrived.

What this means is that it won’t be long before county fairs and festivals come around.

I love county fairs. The earliest recollection I have of going to one was the Mecklenburg County extravaganza back in the late 1950s. It was there I saw and touched my first hippopotamus.

Come to think on it, that was the only hippopotamus I have ever touched but Ican still see in my mind’s eye the grayish, leathery skin with a scattering of bristly hairs and how when I poked the hippo with my finger it looked at me as if to say, “If I could get out of this cage I bet you wouldn’t do that again you little punk”.

Nowadays, hippos are pretty much rare fare at fairs. The African giants having been replaced by beeves, goats, chickens, hawgs, and the odd sheep as the animals of choice for display.

I guess the cost of catching and keeping a hippo has priced them out of the fair market.

As far as the other fair animals, I like chickens the best.

We had some game chickens once that we saved from a life of crime. You perhaps recall them, Big Fred and Lil Wilma, from mention in previous columns. Anyway, I love to see the roosters in the agricultural displays and I always think of the late, great, Big Fred when I do.

Fair food is another big draw. We usually go to the Cleveland County Fair and it always amazes me the variety of vittles available for consumption. It’s hard to pick exactly what to eat. Some folks solve this dilemma by eating everything they can afford. Sort of like those people at a family reunion picnic who declare they want “just a taste” of this and that and sit down under a tree with a plate on each knee heaped with a cornucopia of stuff.

Anyway, back to the fair fare.

One of the best things in the fair food lane are the roasted ears of corn still in the shucks. This is a very convenient as well as tasty concession because you can skin the shucks back and drizzle some butter on the cob and gnaw at it a while and then pull the shucks back up and carry the cob around like a pistol and repeat the process as the need for sustenance arises.

Sweets at the fair are another culinary temptation, the two old standbys being cotton candy and candy apples. We have never left the fair without Sharon carrying home at least one candy apple. Of course the new trend in sweets at the fair are deep fried cookies, candy bars, and anything else with an overload of sugar that once combined with hot grease makes for an interesting shock to the human

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What would a county fair be without rides?

Not much. Modern technology has come up with some fancy rides but the basic principal and guiding force behind just about every one Alan Hodge of them old and Banner-News Editor new is to subject the body to as much in the way of stressful force as possible and call it fun.

Several years ago we were at the fair and after eating a chili dog I got on an amusement called the “Scrambler”. Let me tell you, by the time I staggered off that contraption my intestines were well and truly scrambled and I stumbled around thoroughly discombobulated. To add insult to gastrointestinal injury the ride operator, a gent with teeth of an orange- ish hue, called out loudly to those waiting in line.”Haha, folks, look at the big kid.”

Meaning me of course.

Another, more sedate, part of the county fair that’s nice is strolling around gazing at the jars of pickles and jams and other homemade goodies folks bring to display for ribbons. Quilts and flowers and 4H exhibits are in this category as well and overall provide a calming environment compared to the hubbub outside the exhibition halls.

Lastly, it is the people that make a county fair as much as anything else. What a delight it is to look at the cross section of humanity that comes to a fair. Here we see the tots in their strollers being pushed along, groggy and pretty much oblivious to what is going on around them or screaming lustily for no other reason than they are hot and tired.

There we see the packs of teen girls as they prowl the fairgrounds looking for friends or giggling at teen boys taking drags off cigarettes, trying to impress.

Over yonder we see a game of chance operator trying to lure folks to his booth with insincere remarks such as “hey, pretty lady, try this” or “hey, handsome feller, win yer gal friend a stuffed pig!”

How weary he actually looks with the whole affair and with the mob slowly shuffling by ignoring his pleas for commerce.

I hope we go to the fair this year and take in the sensory overload once again. It is habit forming.

It is a world of lights and action and people all gone wild in a fenced in lot for the space of a week where anything goes– and sometimes it goes around so many times and so fast it makes your head spin.

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Jeb Bush names Rep. McHenry Banner-News Crime Report as NC campaign chair Murphy USA Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has appointed Rep. Patrick McHenry chairman of his North Carolina presidential campaign McHenry represents North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District, which includes Gaston County. State Rep. Charles Jeter will be co-chairman for the state campaign.

“I’m proud to endorse Governor Bush as he seeks the Republican nomination and am honored to serve as his NC Chairman,” McHenry said in a statement. “He has a proven pro-growth, pro-life record and is one of our nation’s foremost leaders on school choice and education reform — issues of great importance both here in NC, and nationally. Governor Bush’s clear, conservative vision for greater American

prosperity leaves me no doubt he is the best candidate to win North Carolina in March, again in November, and ensure a Republican is returned to the White House in January of 2017.”

McHenry worked with George W. Bush during his presidential campaign in 2000 and was later appointed to serve as special assistant to the secretary of labor.

According to a Quinnipiac University poll released last week, Donald Trump continues to lead the 17-member Republican field with 28-percent support among registered Republican voters. Ben Carson

has jumped to second place at 12 percent and Bush, Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas are each at 7 percent. For Bush, it’s a 3-percent dip since July and a record low since November 2013, according to CNN. An Aug. 19 Public Policy Polling survey found Bush at 13 percent among North Carolinians. That’s 1 percent behind Carson and 11 percent behind Trump.

North Carolina’s primary is set for March 15, 2016.

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store robbery in Belmont Last Sunday Sept. 6, two store clerks were working behind the store counter at Murphy USA in Belmont when two black male suspects entered the store verbally demanding money from them One suspect struck the store clerk in the top/back of the head with the pistol. The store clerk was treated at scene and released. The Belmont Police Department is in the process of investigating the robbery to ascertain further intelligence by surveillance video and Gaston County Police Crime Scene Unit.

Suspect Descriptions: Two African Americans; Height of suspects 5’7” to 5’8”. Suspect A- Hat -Kangaroo round brim hat with white kangaroo emblem on hat; Shirt – Grey Hoodie w/ white zippers & white strings; Pants Green/blue pattern Camo pants; Shoes -White athletic. Suspect B- Hats- Ball Call Cap with logo sticker on bill of hat; Shirt - Black tight fitting shirt; Pants-grey & White pattern camo pants; Shoes – Dark athletic shoes.

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Local poultry owners Cramerton need to register flocks Centennial The Gaston County Agricultural Agency has issued the following notice: We recently got news that highly pathogenic avian influenza had been confirmed in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Kentucky and Arkansas, which though still several states away, is a lot closer than the Pacific Northwest where it was previously confined.

The strains that have been found do not cause illness in humans, and there is no food safety risk with this virus. However, it's a different story for the birds. Once exposed, the virus spreads quickly, causing high mortality in flocks. These birds do not enter the food chain.

North Carolina, along with many other states, is making preparations to reduce exposure risks to backyard and commercial flocks as the fall migration of waterfowl begins. The NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services has banned public sales of poultry and exotic birds and has cancelled poultry shows at agricultural fairs.

The NC Department of Agriculture is asking all poultry owners, big or small, to register their flocks. Registration is essential so that the Department can communicate with poultry owners and in the event of an outbreak, know where all poultry are located so that they can mitigate the outbreak. Flocks can be registered online at https://www.ncmhtd.com/smallflock/.

We are also encouraging poultry owners to make every effort to keep their flocks away from migratory waterfowl and any areas where waterfowl may gather. The best way to do this is to keep your flock penned up, especially during the fall migrations.

For additional information please visit NCDA's website at http://ncagr.gov/avianflu/ or contact Lara Worden at (704) 922-2111.

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Golf Tourney set The Town of Cramerton 2015 Centennial Golf Tournament will be held Friday.

Oct. 16 at Cramer Mtn. Club golf course, 102 Hidden Pastures Dr. Registration begins at 8:30am. Shotgun tee off at 10am.

Cost is $400 per foursome and includes green fees, cart, sponsor bag, breakfast, and lunch. First 30 teams will be accepted.

Special prizes for longest drive, closest to pin, top 3 winners cash prize, oldest and youngest player. A 50/50 raffle will benefit the Cramerton Ministerial Assoc. Mulligans, pink ladies, and strings may be purchased the day of the event. For more information call 704-824-4231.

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Church Service Directory MT. HOLLY Bethel Baptist Church NC Highway 273 704-827-9846 Burge Memorial Methodist Church 312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726 Catawba Heights Church of God 122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225 CBC-Memorial Apostolic 230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968 Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526 Community Christian Fellowship 2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881 Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603 Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656 First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481 First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461 First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521 First United Methodist Church 140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church 1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

Grace Baptist Church 300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

New Covenant United Methodist 14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

Harvest Time Church of God 707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

New Providence Baptist Church 1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

Hickory Grove Baptist Church 3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

Jehovah’s Witnesses 1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

Restoration & Deliverance 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church 530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly 826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999

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Creating Memories With Dignity & Respect

The Belmont Astronomy Society is putting on a stargazing party Friday, Sept. 11 at 9 p.m., the first night of the ninth annual Summer Sizzlin' Cook-Off next to the Caravan Coffee Shop on Main St. in Belmont. There could be up to 25-30 teams in the amateur barbecue competition that night near where we hold our stargazing events. So they'll have a chance to look at the moon, Saturn and who knows what else. Come out and enjoy some free family fun. There'll be live music, too. More info on Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/belmontastronomy

Fellowship & Faith

Katie Ann Brown and Valerie Queen from Troop 20952 in Dallas recently completed their Silver project.

To complete their project, they had supplies donated and raised funds to build 3 dog beds for the dogs at Tri-County Animal Rescue.

These girls also volunteered with Tri-County Animal Rescue on Saturdays at PetSmart, playing and taking care of the dogs.

Katie Ann is the daughter of Mike & Kate Brown of Dallas, Valerie is the daughter of Scott & Tina Queen, also of Dallas.

Their troop leaders are Holly Dimmitt and Anthea Weber.

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Shiloh AME Zion Methodist 1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

Tuckaseegee Baptist Church 511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

Springfield Freewill Baptist 220 Park Terrace Dr. 704-820-0193

Way of the Cross Baptist Church 238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

Living Witness Ministries 541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Ridgeview Baptist Church 105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

Second Baptist Church 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

St. Paul FHB Church 1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

Westview Presbyterian Church 1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

Macedonia Baptist Church 1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

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Gaston County Calendar of Event for September 2015 September 1 thru October 17 – “Artwork by Tammy Cantrell” – Gaston County Museum The museum is located at 131 W. Main Street in Dallas. Tammy is a professional photographer and painter. She has a “Heart for History” and specializes in historical landmarks, architecture, nature and people. Whether painting or photographing, she does not have one particular style and probably never will. She is all over the place and still believes in the magic of art. For more details call 704-922-7681 or visit www.gastoncountymuseum.org.

September 1 thru December 31 – “The Solar System: A Journey of Exploration” Schiele Museum, 10:00AM ~ The Museum is located at 1500 East Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia. Be the first in your neighborhood to see our new feature exhibit and enjoy a day of out-of-this-world familyfriendly activities. Discover astronomy through hands-on activities and go on a Solar System scavenger hunt. Take a safe glimpse at the sun through a special solar telescope. Don’t forget to catch a show in the James H. Lynn Planetariumprograms are free in honor of this special event.

For more details call 704-866-6908 or visit www. schielemuseum.org.

Free hotdogs, chips, and drinks will be provided as a long as they last. There will also be a K-9 demonstration, free fingerprinting for Child I.D. kits, free games, a fire smoke house, First Responder Vehicle Display, and booths featuring other non-profit organizations to include the A.N.D.Y. Card Foundation, Guardians of the Children, the 4-H Club and more.

September 9, 16, 23, 30 – “Spy Tech Cruise In” – Downtown Belmont, 6:00PM-9:00PM ~ Every Wednesday evening through September, classic cars converge on Belmont for the Spy Tech Cruise In. The event is free and open to the public. Come and show your classic vehicle or come just to look and enjoy an evening in beautiful downtown Belmont. Classic car owners get a free ticket for a chance for meals or gas. Choose from 10 restaurants within a two-block walk, plus other shops, a park and playground for the children, plus…during this event there will be a DJ spinning beach music! For more details call Skip Graham at 704-825-4113 or email him at spyskip@gmail.com. (No rain dates) September 11, 12 – “Caravan Summer Sizzlin’ BBQ Cook-off” – Downtown Belmont on Main Street Hey, Grill Masters this is your time to shine!

Come join in the fun at the 9th Annual Caravan Summer Sizzlin’ BBQ Cook-off with ribs, chicken, and pulled pork. This year they have a new category ~ Best Sauce. Bring your original recipe and see how it stacks up. For more details call Vince Hill at 704-829-7711 or for up-to-date info visit www.facebook.com/CaravanSummerSizzlin.

September 12 - “Hoyle Historic Homestead, Inc. ~ Open House” – Gaston County’s Oldest Home Located at 1214 Dallas Stanley Highway, Dallas, NC 10:00AM-2:00PM ~ House tours, history, genealogy, entertainment with the bluegrass band, Soldiers of the Cross, vendors, exhibitors, hot dogs with all the fixings and a great time for all. This event is free and open to the public. For more details call 704-616-4058.

September 18, 19, & 20 – “2015 Gaston County Amateur Golf Tournament” – Cancer Services of GC The Gaston County Amateur Championship Golf Tournament is one of Cancer Services’ largest fundraisers. All funds raised benefit people living with cancer in Gaston County. The 2015 Annual Gaston County Amateur Golf Tournament will be held Friday, September 18, through Sunday, September 20. We are excited to announce that the first two days of qualifying will be held at Catawba Creek Golf Club. The final round will be played on Sunday at Gaston Country Club.

Entry forms are also available at Catawba Creek Golf Club, Gaston Country Club and Cancer Services of Gaston County. For more details please call Cancer Services at 704-864-1271 or Pat Morrow, Tournament Chairman at 704-864-9678.

September 25 – “Bug Ball 2015” – Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 5:30PM-9:00PM Don your most dazzling set of wings, most dashing antennae, and six to eight of your finest legs for the Garden’s Bug Ball! The buzz is that

this annual family fundraiser will be a sell-out again this year. You won’t want to miss it. Not to mention, that it’s all for a good cause: to support the Garden’s educational school programs.

Bugs of all ages (kids and kids at heart) are invited to attend dressed as their favorite insects and enjoy an evening filled with dancing, crafts and games, special food and beverages, and more.

Butterfly dancers from the Charlotte Youth Ballet will flutter about while a silent auction takes place throughout the evening. Guests are invited to strike a pose in the photo booth and dance, buzz, flutter, scurry, or crawl the evening away in the Four Seasons Garden. If you find that your closet is a bit short on the latest bug apparel, don’t fret!

The Garden Store will be offering bug-themed merchandise including insect masks, wings, spider pins and bug headbands prior to and during the event. Registration is required by Sept. 18.

For more details call 704-825-4490 or to reserve your tickets today call 704-829-1252.

September 25, 26 – “The 8th Annual Mount Holly Art & Music Festival” – Downtown Mount Holly The festival will officially open Friday evening at 6:00PM to 10:00PM as two great bands take the stage that evening, Gal Friday Band and The Piedmont Boys. On Saturday, the festival begins at 11:00AM and will end at 10:00PM. Original arts and crafts created by artist and crafts people from across the region will be showcased for sale. Stick around to see who wins “Best of Show.” Two stages, The North Stage and The South Stage, will feature local and name bands performing simultaneously throughout the day, this year’s headliner band, Big Daddy Love, will perform at 8:00PM. The festival will have a Kids Zone designed to immerse kids, of all ages, into art and music activities. Attending this year is the WoodMill Winery, from Vale, NC with free samples of their wines. Wines will also be for sale from their collection by either the glass or bottle.

For more details please visit www.mounthollyfoundation.org or www.mounthollyartsfestival. com.

September 26 – “Goat Island Fishing Tournament” – Downtown Cramerton, 7:00AM10:00AM Bring the family for the “Catch-and-Release Youth Fishing Tournament on Goat Island”. Free to enter! Youth (ages 17 and under) awards will be given for the largest, smallest, and ugliest fish.

Registration forms will be accepted starting September 1st. Registration will also be available on the morning of the fishing tournament. Fishing permits are not required for children 15 and under or for the parents of those children. For more details please contact Cramerton Parks and Recreation at 704-824-4231.

September 26 – “2015 Stanley Creek Massacre 5K/10K” – Kiser Elementary School Packet pickup at 7:00AM to 7:45 AM and the race will start at 8:00AM. The school is located at 311 E. College Street in Stanley. This is called the Stanley Creek Massacre for a good reason!

This race provides a great opportunity for runners to enjoy a more hilly/challenging experience than many races provide. All ages and skills are welcome. Come run the rural hills of Gaston County!

Race day registration is available. For details call 704-922-2160 or visit www.gastongov.com.

September 26 – “Last Community Concert & Cruise In for 2015” – Bessemer City, 6:00PM This event will be located in downtown Bessemer City on W. Virginia Avenue. Come and enjoy live music, classic cars with free car entries and a lot of family fun! Tonight, come and enjoy music with the “Swash Tones”! For more details please visit www.bessemercity.com.

September 26 – “Legacy of Ella May Wiggins” – Gaston County Museum, 1:00PM-2:00PM ~ Free In 1929, Gaston County struggled through one of the most infamous labor strikes in United States history. At the center of it all was Ella May Wiggins. Author Kristina Horton has just published her research on Ella May Wiggins in her new book Martyr of Loray Mill. This topic is very important to Kristina for not only its historical significance, but for also the fact that Ella May Wiggins was her great–grandmother. Be sure to join us for this intriguing lecture in the Historic Dallas Courthouse. This event is part of the Our Legacy Series provided by the Gaston County Museum,

examining the special history that made a unique people. Reservations are required for this event.

For more details about this program or to make your reservation please contact Jason Luker, Programs Coordinator, at 704-922-7681 ex 105 or at Jason.Luker@gastongov.com.

FOR ADDITIONAL ENTERTAINMENT “Muddy River Distillery” – Distillers of Carolina Rum & Queen Charlotte’s Reserve” The distillery is located at 1500 River Drive, #100 in Belmont. Muddy River was the first rum distillery in North Carolina, and the only distillery dedicated to rum in N.C. The owners Caroline and Robbie Delaney usually give 3 tours a week about 45 minutes to an hour long with 40 spots available. If you would like to take a tour, you would need to sign-up on their website at http:// www.muddyriverdistillery.com/rumdistillerytour/; legally they must do a tour in order to do a sampling so sign-up today. For more details call 336-516-4190.

“Bessemer City Kings Mountain Drive-In Theatre” – Opens at 7:00PM the show starts at 8:00PM, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.

The cost is $10.00 per carload. Bring the family and the neighbors for a fun time! For more details call 704-739-2150.

“Lineberger Park Train” – Gastonia Parks and Recreation, Lineberger Park is located at 632 E. Garrison Blvd. in Gastonia. Spring hours are as follows: March – April – May, Saturday 12PM6PM and Sunday 1:30PM-6PM. Summer hours are as follows: June – July – August, Thursday & Friday 10AM–1PM and 2PM–6PM, Saturday 12PM-6PM and Sunday 1:30PM-6PM. Fall hours for the train are as follows: September – October – November, Saturday 12PM-6PM and Sunday 1:30PM-6PM. The cost is $1 per person per ride.

For private parties, day cares and schools call 704869-1018. The park reserves the right to cancel operations due to inclement weather. The winter, December – January – February the train is closed and will reopen in March.

“Carolina Speedway: Dirt Track Racing Friday Nights!” (Every other Friday night during winter season) Carolina Speedway is attracting crowds every Friday night to its improved dirt race track in southern Gaston County. The 4/10 mile track has excited fans and drivers in Gaston County for 44 years. The gates open at 5:00 PM with hot laps at 7:00 PM. Racing starts at 8:00 PM. For details call 704-869-0313 or visit www.driveondirt.com.

Be sure to check out Dirt Track Racing School located at the Carolina Speedway.

“The Floating Goat” The hours are 10:00AM7:00PM. Kayak rentals…located at 137 8th Ave. in Cramerton, NC, 28032. Please call 704-7348599 or 704-914-5552 for rentals and reservations or you may email Greg at gregthefloatinggoat@ gmail.com. (Call before you go due to the season, price and weather conditions) “Historic Cherryville Railroad Depot” – This 1922 Depot is located at 105 Depot Street in Cherryville. You can watch the model trains run or bring yours to run on the “Big Layout”. Join us on Thursday evenings (7PM-9PM) or Saturday mornings (10AM-12PM) and at other times by appointment. For details call Bob Fanter at 704-482-8723.

“Lake Wylie Kayak Rentals / Tailrace Marina” – The marina is located at 1000 Marina Village Drive in Mount Holly. Rentals are pontoon boats, kayaks & canoes. All groups are welcome and reservations are needed. Picnic areas are available for you and your family to enjoy. For more details or for reservations call 704-827-000.

You may also visit www.LakeWylieKayakRentals.com. Note: please call before you go due to the season and weather conditions.

“Millican Pictorial History Museum” – Located in ‘The Abram Stowe House’ built in 1868, it’s the oldest house in Belmont. Come and enjoy thousands of rare photos of cotton mills, workers and their way of life. On display are photographs

of towns, churches, schools, trolleys, trucks, service stations, drive-in theaters, just to mention a few. You may also purchase these photo’s which will help the museum. The hours are MondayFriday from 1:00PM-5:00PM and Saturday from 10:00AM-5:00PM, admission is free and donations are appreciated. For more details please call Allen Millican at 704-825-5391 or you may email Allen at milkcan@bellsouth.net.

“Restored ~ 1930’s Textile Mill House and R.L. Stowe’s Home” – ‘The Belmont Historical Society’, located in the R.L. Stowe historical home at 40 Catawba Street in Belmont. In the Stowe home you will find rooms displaying furnishings and artifacts from by-gone-eras of our history. There are various permanent exhibits, and “theme” exhibits which are changed regularly.

The 1930’s textile mill house is where you can explore life displayed in a mill worker’s home.

There are souvenirs for sale to help continue restoring the 1950’s Stowe Park Train as well as an 1890’s Self-standing Kitchen. The hours are Friday through Sunday from 1:00PM-5:00PM. Admission is free and donations are appreciated.

For more details call 704-825-4848 or you may visit the website at www.belmontnc-hs.org.

“Mount Holly Historical Society” – Open on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:00AM12:00PM The Mount Holly Historic Exhibits are on display during these hours. Consider becoming a member and help preserve Mount Holly’s historic character! For more details email www.mhhistoricalsociety@gmail.com or visit on facebook at www.facebook.com/mhhsnc.

“Permanent Exhibit Update – Period Hotel Rooms” – Gaston County Museum, the Gaston County Museum’s newly renovated period hotel rooms is open to the public. These rooms will explore the history of the Hoffman Hotel starting from its beginnings through the 1920s. Patrons will learn about several types of guests including: a Confederate Officer, a lawyer, a doctor and his family. Visitors will see what it would have been like to stay at the hotel as well as traveling through Gaston County. The exhibit will feature interactive displays and a new hands-on children’s area. The museum is housed in an 1852 brick Greek Revival style hotel that has been adapted for visitors and travelers of today. The museum contains North Carolina’s largest public collection of horse-drawn vehicles consisting of sleighs, drays, wagons, and buggies and is the home of the Ties that Bind: Carolinas Textile Exhibit.

Museum hours: Tuesday – Friday 10:00AM – 5:00PM, and Saturday 10:00AM – 3:00PM For more details contact Jeff Pruett at 704-922-7681 x105 or jeff.pruett@co.gaston.nc.us Museum’s website – www.gastoncountymuseum.org.

“Belmont Abbey College – Performing Arts” – For the 2015-2016 schedule or tickets call 704-461-6787 or you may visit www.belmontabbeycollege.edu/academic/performingarts/abbeyplayers-theater-schedule.aspx. Information is also available for the “2015-2016 ~ Arts at the Abbey Concerts” at www.bac.edu or call 704-461-6813.

“Carolina Pro Musica ~ Arts at the Abbey 2015-2016 ~ Belmont Abbey College Basilica” – For the 2015-2016 schedule please contact Karen Hite Jacob at www.carolinapromusica@ gmail.com. The Abbey Basilica is located at 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd., on exit 26 off I-85 in Belmont. For questions or additional information please contact Karen at karenjacob@bac.edu.

The concerts are free but donations are gladly accepted!

“The Little Theater of Gastonia” – For the 2015-2016 schedule or tickets call 704-865-0160 or you may visit www.littletheaterofgastonia@ gmail.com. To order your tickets online, visit www.Carolinatix.org or call Carolinatix at 704372-1000.

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Pets of The Week....

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Congratulations to local teachers for graduating and earning their certificates. Left to right: Amanda Pesta with First Baptist Children's Ministry in Lincolnton who obtained her associates degree in Early Childhood from Gaston College; Crystal Davis with Precious Moments #1 who obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Birth-Kindergarten from Western Carolina University; Traci Ward with Precious Moments #2 who obtained her associates degree in Early Childhood from Gaston College, and Krystal Rich with Life 4 Kidz who obtained her associates degree in Early Childhood from Gaston College. Also pictured are Michael Linker, Executive Director at the Partnership for Children and Tammy Kane, Board Chair.

Photo by Amy Wadsworth

This Weeks Featured Pet This week Tri-County Animal Rescue has three beautiful pups as Pet of the Week. They are Golden Retriever mixes. One boy and two girls. These babies are 10 weeks old and will be medium to large dogs as adults. These pups are very active and love to play. The Golden Retriever’s friendly, gentle temperament means it is unsuited to being a professional guard dog, but its temperament has also made it the third-most popular family dog breed in the United States. Golden Retrievers are rarely choosy eaters, but require ample exercise. The breed is fond of play but also highly trainable. Golden Retrievers also are very smart dogs that are loyal and friendly to their caregivers.

These pups are spayed/neutered, current on distemper/parvo vaccines, microchipped, have 30 days of free pet insurance and have been de-wormed several times.

They come with a certificate that covers the rabies vaccine when old enough. These babies and many more pets will be available this weekend at the Gastonia PetSmart located at 3698 East Franklin Boulevard on Friday 6-9 pm, Saturday noon to 6 pm and Sunday 2-5 pm.

Tri-County also has several adult cats that need a home. They are waiting patiently at PetSmart for someone to adopt them. Please come see the older cats that are so deserving of a family and a permanent home.

Tri-County Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization serving Lincoln, Gaston and other surrounding counties committed to ending pet homelessness in this area.

If you cannot adopt a pet, then support Tri-County in other ways. Tri-County needs volunteers and donations to continue its mission of finding homes for these unwanted animals. The “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 the web at www.tcar.us or on FaceBook at Tri-County Animal Rescue. Donations can be sent to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006

Gaston Animal Shelter completes floor project The process of refinishing the kennel floors at the Gaston County Animal Shelter is complete.

The new finish replaces the old worn finish and not only complies with State requirements but will help to reduce disease and sickness for animals housed in our shelter.

The Gaston Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic in Gastonia and their Chair Terri Kenny were also integral in our efforts as well as an anonymous donor who provided funds for the free spay and neutering of pets that were to be adopted.

While this project was under way 56 animals were adopted by citizens and 129 were taken by placement partners.

Due to these phenomenal efforts no shelter animals had to be euthanized due to space. And for the month of August the shelter’s euthanasia rate dropped to

36%, down from 51% during August of last year. The year to date euthanasia rate for the Shelter is 31%, down from 37% for the same time period in 2014.

Shelter pets, however, still need the publics help to give them good homes.

The Animal Shelter is open from 11 am until 6pm M-W, 11 am-5pm T, TH and is located at 220 Leisure Ln. Dallas, NC. Or you can view the animals in our shelter by going to our website- www. gastoncountypolice.org, clicking on the Animal Care and Enforcement tab and then clicking on the Adopt link. Information can also be found on our Facebook page, Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement at www.facebook. com/yourshelter.

For more information call the Animal Shelter at 704-922-8677

Rehoming your pet

By Joann Hager Most pet owners don't get a pet with the intention of ever having to give it up or rehome it, however, sometimes things happen and the owner is no longer able to keep the pet and rehoming becomes necessary. Rehoming your pet can be one of the toughest choices a pet owner can make, but in these challenging economic times, rehoming your pet might become necessary. Transferring to a new job, renting a new apartment, changes in your family like the birth of a new baby, the development of certain medical conditions, and even a tighter household budget can result in the necessity of rehoming your pet.

Whatever the cause for rehoming your pet, there are many reasons why you should be cautious. Not everyone responding to your ad for rehoming your pet have the animal's best interests in mind. To prevent your pet from ending up in the wrong hands, it is vital to investigate the potential new owners, commit them to an adoption application and contract, insist on an adoption fee, gather future vetting information, qualify the living status, microchip the animal, and pay attention to the types of questions a potential adopter asks.

Get Your Pet Fixed Before you choose to rehome your pet, get him or her fixed.

You should fix your pet prior to rehoming, even if your pet is a special breed since this will discourage people who may only be interested in taking your pet as a way to make money from selling their puppies/kittens. Additionally, this will help protect your pet from getting pregnant or get-

ting other animals pregnant and help control the unwanted pet population.

Check Vaccinations Make sure that your pet is up to date on his or her vaccinations.

This will make rehoming easier on your pet's new family as well as help to protect your pet against illness.

Gather Medical Records Even if your pet has been relatively healthy for his or her entire life, you should gather your pets medical records. This includes documentation of any vaccinations, surgeries or spaying/neutering. These records can be very helpful for your pet's new owners should anything come up.

Contact Shelters Last When a family can no longer keep a pet, usually the first thought of is the animal shelter.

The animal shelter, however, should be a last resort for many reasons. Even if the shelter is a no-kill shelter, the transition from your home, to a shelter, to a new home can be quite traumatic.

Can you take the pet back to original owner Most rescue organizations will take back any pet adopted from them. If you adopted your pet, please call the rescue and explain the situation. Some rescues have contracts stating the return policy requires the pet be returned to the rescue, so please read your contract. Did the pet come from a breeder? Give them a call to see if they have any suggestions for placing the pet in a new home. Always check with prior owners before letting your pet go to a new home.

Advertise If you're looking to rehome

your pet, be sure to spread the word! Create flyers and place them in your community. Some great places to post flyers are community bulletin boards, veterinary practices, pet supply stores, pet grooming salons, local newspapers and online. Be sure to spread through word of mouth as well, letting your friends, family and coworkers know that you're looking to rehome your pet.

Contact rescue Organizations If your pet is a specific breed, there may be a rescue organization willing to help you find a new home for your pet. Do a search online for rescue groups that serve the needs of your pet's specific breed.

Interview Potential Families Don't just give your pet to the first family that contacts you.

Be sure to ask the family questions about their pet-training philosophies, other pets they have or have had, who lives in their household (for example, if they have young children), and other relevant questions. Additionally, ask if you can see their home. If a family refuses to let you visit their home, this is not a good sign.

Go With Your Gut Response When you first meet the potential family members and you feel “something” isn’t quite right, reject them and keep looking. Also consider how your pet responds to the potential family members. If he/she acts afraid, cowers, trembles, barks non-stop, shows any aggression at all then you need to reconsider. Your pet can be a pretty good judge of character.

9th annual Caravan Summer Sizzlin' Cookoff Caravan Coffee and Dessert Bar, 7 S. Main St., Belmont, will host its 9th Annual Summer Sizzlin’ Cook-Off on Friday, September 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12. Cooking begins Friday at 6pm. Judging begins Saturday at 10am. Once again, ribs, chicken, and pulled pork are on the cook-off menu. There is a new level of competition this year, with the addition of the sauce category.

Contestants will fire-up their grills and smokers and cook all night on Friday. Live music will keep them entertained during the early hours of the contest. Judging will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday.

Attendees will enjoy music by a D.J. and a free public tasting that will determine the winner of the People’s Choice Award. Proceeds will benefit Catherine’s House.

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Holy Angels celebrates Diamond Jubilee Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Stowe, Belmont, have been named Chairs for Holy Angels 60th Diamond Anniversary Celebration, "Grazie Mille. . . A Weekend of 1000 Thanks!" in November. The Stowes bring their enthusiasm and love of Holy Angels to the unique three day event to honor this important milestone Holy Angels' history and to raise much needed funds for their special mission.

Thirty-one years ago, the Stowe family was faced with a difficult situation . . . their son, Matthew, was born with multiple medical issues and needed round the clock care that couldn't be provided at home. The Stowes were well acquainted with Holy Angels and pursued admission for Matthew. According to Mrs. Stowe, "It was evident from the moment we walked on campus that loving care was waiting for our infant son.

In November we have a chance to remember the past while celebrating the future... Grazie Mille...A Weekend of 1000 Thanks! promises to be an exciting one with a little something for all!"

"Spreading Our Wings In Celebration" is the theme for the 60th anniversary events. The festivities kick off Friday, November 20th with a Monte Carlo evening. A black tie Diamond Anniversary Gala with silent and live auctions and dinner will be Saturday, November 21st - both to be held at The Grand Hall in Mt. Holly. A

Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Stowe with Cherubs Café Supported Employee, Lorraine.

Holy Angels photo Tuscan Cooking Experience, a hands-on event in the kitchen at The Art Institute of Charlotte with "The Italian Mammas" will conclude the weekend. Luke Manlove, Revival Business Home Events in Belmont, will serve as the coordinator for the festivities. Please contact the Holy Angels Foundation at 704.825.4161 for more information and to reserve your spot during this spectacular celebration.

Holy Angels was founded in 1955 by the Sisters of Mercy, with the birth of a

baby girl, Maria. It was the beginning of a much needed specialized service for children from Gaston, Lincoln, Cleveland and Mecklenburg counties as well as children from throughout the state of North Carolina. The private, nonprofit corporation located in Belmont, NC, provides residential services and innovative programs for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities with delicate medical conditions.

During a recent celebration of her 30 years teaching art, Jeaniene Dibble is shown on the Van Gogh staircase leading to her Art by J studio at Belmont General Store. Dibble’s young art students painted Vincent Van Gogh’s famous “Sunflowers” on the staircase a few years ago. It has been a featured attraction at the Belmont General Store since.

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Montcross Area Chamber "Network After Work" at McLean house Developers of the McLean new homes communities on Lake Wylie are hosting Montcross Area Chamber members and friends for "Network After Work" on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the historic John McLean house at 175 Armstrong Road in Belmont.

McLean is being developed in three communities totaling up to 900 homes on property most recently owned by the late Daniel Stowe, who donated more than 400 acres to create Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Mr. Stowe bought the property from the McLean family, including the more 670 acres now being de-

veloped on and near Lake Wylie.

John McLean built a large two-story home on the land in the mid-1800s. That house, which has undergone extensive restoration, will be the site of the Chamber "Network After Work" and soon will open as the sales center for the McLean project.

The Chamber event provides business networking opportunities for members and friends and others interested in learning about the Montcross Area Chamber. There's no charge. Registration is requested at www. montcrossareachamber.com. More information at 704.825.5307.

Clean Sweep coming Oct. 10 Keep Belmont Beautiful and the City of Belmont will be sponsoring the 13h Annual Clean Sweep on Saturday, Oct. 10, 9am til noon. Meet in Stowe Park. Gloves will be provided for volunteers. The hot dog lunch starts at 11am. Free T-shirts will be available as long as supplies last.

Please call the Keep Belmont Beautiful office at 704-825-8587 to register your group or if you any questions. There will not be a rain date. Last year, volunteers like Belva Keighron (left) and Thelma Whitworth were two of the many folks who took part.

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Historic John McLean home is the setting for “Network After Work” event hosted by Montcross Area Chamber.

Residents of the Paradise Point community in Belmont have a new way to communicate with each other: Nextdoor Paradise Point. It's a free private online network for neighborhoods.

One in four neighborhoods in the country are on Nextdoor. On the Paradise Point site, neighbors can share community events, recommendations, items for sale, crime reports, ideas about how to improve the lakeside neighborhood and more. You can even set it up to get instant alerts to suspicious activity on your phone. If anyone in Paradise Point wants to join, they can go to https://paradisepointnc.nextdoor.com or email Gary Nielson at gary@garynielson.com for an invite.

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Stuart Cramer’s Varsity soccer team has some great players. Front Row: Matthew Davis, Michael Lopez, Kaleb Setzer, Zak Hamam, Michael Speas, Zeke Baker, Hunter Denton, Julian Ordonez Back Row: Coach Robertson, Coach Gil, Manuel Torres, Stewart Butt, Nick Valego, Wesley Kipp, Ethan Quinlan, Spencer Childers, Wade Farmer, Ross Kimbirl, Brandon Henderson, Coach Bruce (Not Pictured Yair Leal).

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Food Truck Friday in Mt Holly Downtown Mt. Holly will be the scene of Food Truck Friday on Sept. 18 from 5-8:30pm.

In addition to food trucks with delicious fare, there will be music by Mt. Holly’s own Tootie Hogan. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a fun filled night. Call Cheri Love at 704-951-0074 for more information.

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The Gaston County Board of Education recognized American & Efird, CaroMont Health, The Gaston Gazette, Lanxess, Beam Construction, Firestone, ImageMark and PSNC Energy at its monthly meeting held Monday, August 17. The businesses partnered with Gaston County Schools and the Gaston Regional Chamber for the “Educators in the Workplace” program, which gave 20 teachers and counselors the opportunity to visit and learn about local businesses. The program aims to help teachers prepare students for local career opportunities.

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Gaston College is the first N.C. Community College to launch an apprenticeship program registered with the N.C. Department of Commerce’s NCWorks Apprenticeship Office. As the program sponsor for Apprenticeship 321, the College has designed a flexible but structured manufacturing apprentice program in collaboration with the following innovative regional industry partners pictured left to right – front row: Steve Griffin, Daimler Trucks North America, Gastonia; Amy Hargett, Kaco USA, Lincolnton; Scott Canter, Wix Filters, Gastonia; Shawnna Burchfield, Kaco USA, Lincolnton; Brigette Hartenstein, STEAG Energy Services, Kings Mountain; Danny Reese, Ultra Force Staffing, Gastonia; and Dan Ferguson, Aptar

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Food and Beverage, Lincolnton. (Left to right – second row) Tony Powell, Firestone Fibers & Textiles Company, Gastonia; Rocky Tysinger, Firestone Fibers & Textiles Company, Gastonia; Rob Dreyer, CTL Packaging USA, Dallas; Brent White, LanXess Corp, Dallas; Hans Hartenstein, STEAG Energy Services, Kings Mountain; Dan Styers, Daimler Trucks North America, Gastonia; John Finger, Ultra Force Staffing; and Bobby Pearson, Daimler Trucks North America, Gastonia. For more information on the Apprenticeship 321 program, contact Dr. George Hendricks at 704-922-6305 or hendricks.george@gaston.edu and Virgil Cox at 704-922-6295 or cox.virgil@gaston.edu.

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This week I go back out on the road to speak to guys and gals who love to hunt and fish. I’ll be driving a 1300 mile circle that will include Mississippi and GARY MILLER Georgia before I come back home to Tennessee. Most of the time these opportunities are provided by local churches. Usually the format goes something like this.

Eat fish and wild game provided by local hunters and fishermen, hear a short seminar about something related to the outdoor world, give some prizes out, hear one more speaker such as myself, give out grand prizes, and go home. These events can be all-day expo type events or a simple 2 hour get-together on a weekday night. There are many ways to do these effectively. My part in these is usually to share stories of what I have learned from writing to hunters and fishermen and add my own faith message to the presentation. The right mix of the outdoors and faith is crucial. One of my favorite parts though, is listening, not talking; listening to like-minded people share their adventures of the past and their hopes for a new season. I’ll get to see trail camera pictures of bruiser bucks that are coming right past tree stands. I’ll also get to hear the excitement in the voices of those who can’t wait to get the opportunity. And the youngsters will join in as well. Many of them will be as excited as dad or mom. They will tell me about their new gun or bow and many will be more excited for opening day than they will for Christmas! It’s just the way it is in the hunting world.

What I will also notice is the differences we all have. Some will only hunt with a bow. Some would never pay for a hunt while others will. Some will hunt over bait when it’s legal, others won’t. Some will hunt in a preserve and others would never. We are all different. What I don’t like seeing is when we find more reasons to divide than come together. I never like seeing hunters and fishermen fighting among ourselves. There are enough people out there who would like to take our passion away without giving them help in doing it.

What goes for the outdoors should also go for those of us who call ourselves Christians and who attend a weekend gathering. I’ve noticed those gatherings come in many different forms. Some like hymns and others like contemporary music. Some like to raise their hands, others like to keep them in their pockets. Some like their preachers to preach at a fevered pitch, others like a more teaching approach. The list of differences is numerous. What we all ought to come to realize is most of our differences are just that – differences. They are not reasons for disassociation and division but reasons to recommend a God who loves diversity. gary@outdoortruths.org ~ www.outdoortruths.org

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Raptor senior Agape Love takes off on a 55yd TD run in the Thomas Jefferson contest. Love had nine carries, 102 yards, and one TD but Mt. Island fell short 63-36.

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Mt. Island Charter’s Eric Gallman makes a kickoff return in last Friday’s game against Thomas Jefferson Charter. Gallman had six catches 118 yards, 202 all-purpose yards in the 63 to 36 loss.

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Mt. Island sophomore QB Kyle Holcomb unloads a 60yd TD pass to Justin Pendergrass in the game against Thomas Jefferson. Holcomb had 16/24 for 339 yards, four TDs, one interception.

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Stuart Cramer’s tennis team is off to a good start this season. Front Row: Kendall Garrison, Anna Clare O’Gorman, Kate Sales, Alanna Vongdeuane, Malak Ternanni, Jenna Sarvis Back Row: Coach Laura Taylor, Genesis Gonzales, Lexie Dunn, Hayden Shropshire, Caroline Murphy, Autumn Allen, Hannah Shropshire.

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The Stuart Cramer Storm dance team has been keeping things upbeat on the field. Front row: Paige Valego, Marissa Garrison, Tea Robinson, Dharma Falls, Hannah McAbee. Back row: Caitlyn Rushing, Payton Calvert, Bailey Patterson, Emilee Small, Sarra Annon, Taylor Seay.

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The Stuart Cramer JV volleyball team is making rapid progress this season. Front Row: Ekta Patel, Brylee Byrd, Emma Baldwin, Gabby Endris. Back Row: Kellston Gantt, Maddie Short, Bailee Keller, Payton Dyksterhouse, Kendall Craig, Brook Groves, Chandler Harris, Sophie Matz. (Not pictured: Isabella Romeo).

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Storm rides out lighting, comes away with 20-6 win

By John Wilson john.bannernews@gmail.com

Friday night football across Gaston County looked like a nature-born pyrotechnic display. Many games were delayed or postponed due to a band of powerful lighting storms that swept through the area. The delays messed up game plans and momentum for some teams. But if you are the Cramer Storm Varsity a little lighting shouldn’t make you fret. In fact it may turn out to be an omen. Powered by a stifling defense Cramer rode out the lighting and pulled out a big 20-6 win over the West Iredell Warriors.

The game was stopped close to the midway point due to the lighting. But Cramer did what it had to do. Offensively the Storm battled turnovers. Defensively the story was different.

“Even with the weather delay and injuries we held it together,” Cramer head coach Ben McMillan said. “The de-

fense kept us in the game.”

The Cramer offense had struggled with injuries and execution problems. Despite the shortcomings the Cramer offense mounted 231 yards of offense. Not much, but enough.

“We ran the ball well,” McMillan said. “Naseem Mauldin ran well until he got hurt. Karson Setzer came in during the 3rd quarter.”

Before being injured, Mauldin was mowing the Warriors down. He had 61 yards off of seven carries and a touchdown.

Setzer, a freshman wasn’t as effective but he kept the offense moving.

Slot back Corey Stowe had seven carries, 25 yards and once again found his way back into the end zone.

The Storm passing game was marginally effective. Noah Oxendine was 10-16 for 94 yards and a pick. However, he had an impressive 62% completion average.

Turnovers are what really hurt the Cramer offensive effort.

They gave the ball up four times.

“We had three fumbles and one pick.” McMillan added.

The Cramer defense on the other hand seemed to be fueled by the lighting storm. The Storm “D” virtually shut down the Warriors.

“Defensively we gave up 107 yards,” McMillan stated.

“That was great.”

At times during the game the Storm put the ball on the ground giving West Iredell great field position. But the de-

Storm JV players #2 Kaiser Kayton, and #34 Karson Setzer kick off in the game against West Iredell.

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fense stood its ground and gave the Warriors little room to maneuver.

“We had fumbles in our own territory,”McMillan said.

“But we made big plays. We made stops when we needed to.”

The Cramer special teams got some licks in as well.

“We had a punt block in the 4th quarter near their goal line,” McMillan said. “We scored and that put us up by two scores.”

The defensive standouts for Cramer were Robert Truesdale and Darnell Johnson.

Truesdale once again led the team in tackles.

Johnson had a breakout game. Against West Iredell he played special.

“He played pretty well,” McMillan said. “He made some big plays. He had big hits.”

One play the junior linebacker made might have sealed the game for Cramer.

The Warriors were trying to generate some late game offense when Johnson nailed them.

“He caused a fumble on a 4th down play in the 4th quarter.”

The stop stymied any chance the Warriors had to mount a comeback. The game ended with Cramer on top 20-6.

Up next for Cramer is a September 11th match up against Bessemer City.

Stuart Cramer JV players #56 Devan Polk, #2 Kaiser Kayton,and #11 Luke Carpenter are seen in action against W. Iredell. Stuart Cramer came out on top 18-6.

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South Point’s #70 John Steele gets help from #35 Mike Hayes, #60 Toby Stapel and #44 Tyler Hall in last Friday’s contest against Shelby.

Red Raider #32 Ryland Etherton dives in for a touchdown against Shelby.

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South Point’s #10 Nolan Wilson gains yardage behind the blocks of #72 Larry Dowdy and #73 Jacob Justice in the Shelby game.

South Point loses tough one to Shelby 38-28

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Early on in most college and high school football programs coaches look for non-conference games to even out their schedule. There are two mentalities employed when picking potential foes. One states that you pick up teams that you stack up good against. The philosophy is the game is a pre-conference warm up. A chance to tune up your team and work out the kinks. The other philosophy is different. German philosopher Friedrich Nietzche one said, “That which does not kill us makes us stronger”. The later mindset is the route the South Point Red Raiders go when they set up the schedule. More on that later. South Point opened up their home season against the defending 2A champion Shelby Golden Lions. The result was a battle of air power vs ground power with Shelby coming out on top 35-28.

The game plan was working. It looked like things were going good for South Point. In first half action Red Raiders were up front 14-7.

Quarterback Diontrea King threw a TD and fullback Ryland Etherton punched the ball in from the two yard line. The Red Raiders were containing the high flying Shelby aerial at-

tack.

Then the weather played havoc on what had originally been a good South Point game plan. That’s when the lighting storms that plagued the Friday night football calendar hit Lineberger Stadium. The delay of well over an hour hurt Big Red. “The game could have gone either way,” head coach Mickey Lineberger stated. “I thought we played as well as we could. We left it all on the field. We played physical.”

Lineberger made no excuses but he knew the weather hurt.

“The weather delay put us at a disadvantage,” Lineberger stated. “We were up 14-7 and had momentum. After the delay they changed their defense. It took us awhile to adjust. they have a lot of weapons.”

At one point South Point was up 21-7. That’s when Shelby regrouped and unleashed its air attack.

“They throw the ball better then anyone in North Carolina,” Lineberger said.

Despite the Shelby onslaught the South Point defense played well. They forced the Golden Lions to turn the ball over several times. They even got into the end zone twice only to have those score negated due to flags.

“Our defense stacked up well against them,” Lineberger said. “I hate we lost.”

Red Raider John Steele waits to go back in the game against Shelby.

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The game still went back and forth. The game was still in reach late in the 4th quarter. South Point was driving with a 1st down on the Shelby 12 yard line when time ran out.

Now back to the scheduling. South Point is now 1-3. But the losses come against what many feel are top-tier programs in Shelby and Crest.

Why play such a hard opening schedule? Lineberger believes the tough schedule will pay dividends later on.

“We could have played a lot of schools and been 3-0” Lineberger added. “But that doesn’t help us. Playing these schools is making us better.”

Shelby, Crest and South Point all have the same scheduling problem. Few schools want to line up against them early in the year. And all three schools seem to relish the challenge of taking on a heavy hitter early.

“It’s tough getting competition,” Lineberger added. “We don’t want easy schools. We may come up short now but it will help later.”

The South Point scheduling decision is based on another track as well. To prepare the Red Raiders for the Big South Conference.

South Point first conference game will be against East Gaston on September 25th.

The South Point offense is seen in motion against the Shelby defense in last Friday’s game.

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The Stuart Cramer JV soccer team has been kicking up a “Storm”. Front Row: Kolby Pope, Wesley Hall, Christian Rios, Ethan McRorie, Ethan Cameron, Devin Baldwin, Jacob Batchelor, Nick Burns Back Row: Coach Robertson, Coach Gil, Connor Paschall, River Hawkins, Owen Messer, Caleb Kirschenmann, Dalton Cuthbertson, Brandon Mahlmeister, Ross Brobeck, Daniel Vasquez, Jonathan Esselstyn, Coach Bruce (Not Pictured TJ Phillips, Noah Fox, Joseph Fox).

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Stuart Cramer’s cross country team has been running like the wind so far this year. Front Row: Anna Batchelor, Tori Heavener, Zoe Dyson, Calee Exum, Emma Baldwin. Back Row: Bradley Parrish, Lamar Anthony, Johnathan Kitchen, Ryan Bahr, Chad High, Pierce Johnston.

Photo by Sandi Heavener The Stuart Cramer Varsity volleyball ladies are keeping pace on the court. Front Row: Emily Clark, Riley Baldwin, Mabrey O’Brien, Annelle Grealis. Back Row: Hailey Rayfield, Laura Trull, Kassie.Fowler, Lexi Trull, Chloe Eidt, Jordan Bryant, Sophie Matz (Not pictured: Addie Jarnigan).

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Witthoeft grads clemson Kayla Elise Witthoeft of Lowell graduated Aug. 7, 2015, from Clemson University. Witthoeft graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Witthoeft was among 864 students who received degrees in commencement ceremonies at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

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The high school graduation rate for Gaston County Schools is the highest ever, according to information released last week by the North Carolina State Board of Education. The graduation rate for the Class of 2015 is 86.3 percent.

The Gaston rate of 86.3 percent is higher than the state graduation rate of 85.4 percent.

The district’s graduation rate has increased each year for the past six years. And for the first time, Gaston’s ten high schools have a graduation rate that exceeds 80 percent.

Called the four-year cohort graduation rate, it reflects the percentage of students who entered the ninth grade in 20112012 and graduated four years later in June 2015. The rate is higher than last year’s mark of 83.5 percent, and since the state first calculated the graduation rate in 2006, Gaston County Schools has increased 18.2 points from 68.1 to 86.3 percent.

“We are extremely pleased to see our high school graduation rate improve for the sixth consecutive year – this is a significant accomplishment for our schools,” stated Superintendent of Every September, the Jolly Roger displayed its Schools W. Jeffrey Booker. “Our ultimate goal is to have every “Back to Sch l” sails. student graduate from high school and experience success in college and the workforce. The steady increase shows we are THE OTHER COAST moving forward in our efforts to achieve this goal.”

Booker says increasing the graduation rate is a team approach that involves administrators, teachers, counselors, social workers, nurses, and other support personnel working with students and parents on truancy and dropout prevention. He believes programs that focus on character education/bullying, discipline, and counseling/mental health also help the school district’s efforts to keep students in school and on track for graduation.

It is important to note that the four-year graduation rate is not the same as the dropout rate, which indicates the number of students who drop out of high school in a given year.

Some students need an extra year of high school to complete graduation requirements. The district’s five-year cohort graduation rate is 85.4 percent, which is higher than last year’s five-year rate of 83.2. The five-year cohort graduation rate BC reflects the number of students who entered the ninth grade in 2010-2011 and graduated in 2015.

Here is a look at several graduation rate highlights: This year’s graduation rate (86.3 percent) is the highest ever for Gaston County Schools; Since the state first reported the graduation rate in 2006, the GCS rate has increased 18.2 points (from 68.1 to 86.3 percent); Four high schools have a graduation rate that exceeds 90 percent – Ashbrook, Forestview, Highland and South Point; The Highland School of Technology has a 100 percent graduation rate; Hunter Huss (+8.9 points), Bessemer City (+5.9 points), Forestview (+4.7 points) and East Gaston (+4.4 points) had the most significant gains over last year; GCS increased 2.8 points over last year while the state increase was only 1.6 points.

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GASTON SCHOOLS grade and end-of-course state tests, according to information released today by the North Carolina State Board of Education. The school district also had 75 percent of its schools meet or exceed academic growth on the READY state accountability program.

The test scores released are preliminary results. The results will be verified by the state and official results will be a part of the district and school report cards, which will be issued in October.

For the 2014-2015 year, GCS had 75 percent of schools (39 of 52) to meet or exceed academic growth.

Last year, the district also had 39 schools to meet or exceed academic growth. The elementary schools (grades 3-5) made the most significant progress on academic growth with 86.2 percent of schools meeting or exceeding growth compared to 81.5 percent in 2013-2014.

Growth indicates whether students achieve a year’s worth of academic progress for a year’s worth of instruction. Growth is reported in one of three ways: Exceeded Growth, Met Growth or Did Not Meet Growth.

Overall student proficiency increased slightly over last year. For the 2014-2015 school year, 50.4 percent of students scored a Level III, IV or V (grade level proficiency) on the state tests. Last year, the district had 50.2 percent of students scoring a Level III, IV or V. The district had its most significant improvement in science (grades 5 and 8). Overall grade level proficiency in science increased to 62.2 percent, which is up from 58.6 percent last year.

The READY state accountability and testing program provides data about academic growth and student performance, which is reported in two ways: Grade Level Proficiency and Career and College Readiness. Students who score a Level III, IV or V on state tests are performing at grade level while

students who score a Level IV or V are above grade level and “career and college ready.”

Additionally, the READY data is used to determine the School Performance Grades, which were assigned for the first time last school year. A school’s performance letter grade is determined using a formula based only on two factors – student achievement (80 percent) and student academic growth (20 percent).

Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker stated, “The READY accountability program has established high academic standards for public schools across the state.

The standards are more challenging and require students to achieve at a much higher level. While we are seeing some improvement in student achievement, we want to see significant increases in all areas.”

Booker added, “Over the next few weeks, we will analyze the test data to determine areas that need attention and develop strategies to increase academic performance. As a school system, we expect our academic growth and proficiency rates to be much higher, and we will spend time focusing on how to improve our scores.”

Academic growth for Gaston County Schools remains steady. GCS has 39 schools that met or exceeded growth for 2014-2015, which is the same number as the previous year. The elementary schools (grades 3-5) posted the most significant gains – 86.2 percent of elementary schools met or exceeded academic growth this year compared to 81.5 percent of elementary schools in 2013-2014. Gaston County had 18 schools to exceed academic growth this year compared to 17 schools last year.

Gaston County’s overall student proficiency score is 50.4 percent, which is slightly higher than last year’s mark of 50.2. Proficiency is determined by the number of stu-

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dents scoring a Level III, IV or V (performing at or above grade level) on the state tests. Among the elementary schools (grades 3-5), New Hope, Belmont Central, W.A. Bess, Robinson, Hawks Nest, Lowell, and Brookside had the highest proficiency rates.

The elementary schools with the most significant increases in proficiency compared to last year were Lowell (+11.5), Brookside (+11.1), Pleasant Ridge (+8.1), H.H. Beam (+7.7), Forest Heights (+7.0), Tryon (+6.1), and North Belmont (+5.8).

Belmont Middle and Cramerton had the highest proficiency for middle schools (grades 6-8).

Highland School of Technology, Gaston Early College, and South Point had the highest proficiency among the high schools (grades 9-12). Highland’s rate of 93.5 percent is the highest in Books make smiles as 6-year-old Sawyer and 4-year-old Lydia Gibson of Lincolnton prove as the county and among the top they show off their free books at the Kid’s Health Day at the YMCA. The Partnership for Children scores in the state for profi- gave away free books during the event.

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The Stuart Cramer Raging Storm marching band stirs up the crowd at every game. 2015 Raging Storm Marching Band Members are: Caleb Hodges, Celeste Pruitt, Kassady Grant, Roderick Ewell, Pierce Johnston, Christian Pilkington, JaQuavous Sweat, Jesse Lutz, Sabrina Amador, Tasha Blackwood, Brooklyn Chacon, Jade Ewell, Tori Heavener, Chloe Kaylor, Julia Kim, Mallory Lebrun, Lexii Lebrun, April Moore, Becca Nixon, Jo Ocasio, Sarah Skinner, Katy Snow, Leslee Taylor, Lathan Birmingham, Josie Black, Kaitlin Craig, Jazmyne Lee, Sarah Lindsey, Brendan Lowry, Bobby Padgett, Angel Pruitt, Stormy Smith, Johanna Talamantes,Matthew Tran, Spencer Childers, Cole Crawford, Stephen Moore, Kaylee Drum, Brooke Harmon, Jocelyn Lanham, Katie Painter, Gina Palisi, Katelynn Smith, Diana Ternanni, Kenzie Richey, Logan Thomas, Dillon Wilson, Thian Bierschbach,Trevar Farmer, John Grealis, Hunter Helms, Krista Henderson, Quinten Hooker, Jared Howard, Andrew Ingram, Jonathan Pinkard, Lauren Rogers, Noah Spencer, Tyler Barker, Chris Ginn, Thomas Paluszak, Christian Trent, Ashton Crider, Noah Hoyle, Gabriel Kale, Alex Prachar, Joshua Probst, Dalton Thomas, Eli Wilson, Hannah Stewart, Jared Hawkins, Leo Plauszak, Jeremiah Rhew. Kameron Radford, Band Director Melissa Price, Color Guard Instructor Drum Majors: Stephen Moore, Cole Crawford, Spencer Childers.

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Program focuses attention on career options in Gaston County They spent a morning in a textile factory, visited a construction site and got a glimpse behind the scenes at The Gaston Gazette. In a collaborative program with the Gaston Regional Chamber, a group of Gaston County Schools teachers and counselors had the opportunity to visit eight businesses and learn about career options in the local community.

Now, the educators can take what they learned back to the classroom to better prepare their students for the workforce and connect them with careers in Gaston County.

During the last week of July, the middle school and high school teachers and counselors visited eight different Gaston County businesses through the first-ever “Educators in the Workplace” initiative. The businesses included American & Efird, CaroMont Health, The Gaston Gazette, Lanxess, Beam Construction, Firestone, ImageMark and PSNC Energy.

Participants said the program gave them a new perspective on local career opportunities as well as ideas for field trips and

guest speakers.

“This was a really valuable experience for me,” said Erin Stokes, counselor at Holbrook Middle School. “I learned about the variety of opportunities that are available to students fresh out of high school -- not only to have a good-paying job, but to have benefit packages and opportunities for advancement.”

The program “was really eye-opening for me,” said Darryl Thompson, coordinator of the Manufacturing, Engineering and Graphics Academy at Highland School of Technology.

“It gave me the opportunity to see that manufacturing in Gaston County is growing and there are a lot of opportunities out there for students who don’t necessarily want to go to college,” added Thompson.

Grayson Bedenbaugh, a sixth grade language arts and social studies teacher at Mount Holly Middle School, said the program gave him a lot to take back to his classroom.

“It was nice to hear what those businesses were looking for

such as those soft skills like teamwork and communication,” Bedenbaugh said. “I can develop those skills in my classroom so my students can be successful when they decide it’s time for them to enter the workforce.”

“Not only are we out there to get informed, but we need to inform them about what we offer in Gaston County Schools,” said Brett Buchanan, director of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. The district has nearly 100 CTE courses, which prepare students for the workforce and offer focused vocational training in areas such as carpentry web design, nursing and personal finance.

The businesses along with representatives from the Gaston Chamber were recognized at the Board of Education meeting in August. Teachers, businesses and Chamber representatives will meet this fall to evaluate the program and discuss future initiatives.

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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

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Local car, 1 owner, nicest S2000 around, only 9K miles!!!!

Handicap equipped van.

Very nice condition!

a record 29 times!

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onda Excludes taxes, titles, dealer fees. See dealer for details.

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