Gastonia Christmas parade Sunday December 6th
Drop off no later than 1:30PM corner of 2nd and Clay St. behind the YMCA. Pick up Esic Sports. For more information please call Beverly Price @ 704-865-5458 or 704-674-9053.
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JPW 2009 MidSouth Division I Champions!
2009 Greater Gaston Champions!
Now headed to Disney for the National Playoffs Dec.6th thru Dec.12th Way to go Jags!
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THE UNION ROAD OPTIMIST CHRISTMAS TREE LOT IS NOW OPEN!!!
The lot is located on the corner of Union Road and Robinson Road. For more information call 704-866-0904

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WANTED
Please email any Jaguar 2009 pictures to Hummy3@aol.com

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Annual BBQ
Thank you to everyone who participated in our BBQ Fundraiser. Especially thank you to those who worked all day to make it a success. Without volunteers like you we could not give back to the children and community in the capacity that we do.
Thank you to all First Responders!
Union Road Optimist Staff
(See The Gaston Gazette article from Saturday Sept. 12th)
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Concession Raffle!
9/4/09 & 9/11/09 Concession Raffle Winners
Monica Clark
Beth Pearson
Bring your donations of the following items to receive a raffle ticket for Jaguar merchandise and gift certificates. Drawings will be held every Friday. Winners will be posted on the web site and at the concession. 2 tickets pulled every week.
12 pks drinks (Name Brand)
CS water
CS Gatorade
Candy
Jar Pickles
Nacho cheese
Nacho Chips
Garbage Bags
Paper towels
Toilet Paper
Any other concession supplies please check with concession staff.

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Jamboree
*JAGUARS Rock Ashbrook*
What a great start to the season for all 5 of the Jaguar teams.
Way to go guys!
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Congratulations to our 2008 Mid-South Scholars
1st Team
Bailey Campbell
Julia Overcash
Alec Privette
Rebecca Stone
Neven Sussman
2nd Team
Mark Cavanaugh
Antaya Maness
Eden Reid
Rachel Samuels
Isaac Wright
Not only do these children posses the qualities of sportsmanship and athleticism, they retain a sense of responsibility and commitment to academics. Their diligence's and continued dedication to both academics and sports will help them to develop into responsible adults.
This is absolutely priceless.

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Many Thoughts and Prayers to Margaret and the Ratchford Family for the loss of Paul Ratchford.
Paul was a Club Charter Member and a former president of our organization.
Memorials can be made to Stanley Total Living Center Alzheimer’s Unit
514 Old Mt. Holly Rd, Mt. Holly

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The Union Road Optimist Jaguars 7 and 8 year old basketball team are the regular season champions in the City Parks and Recreation League. They finished the 2009 season as the only undefeated team in the league. Pictured standing left to right are Coach Gary Drummings, Drew White, Kendall Strout, Rush Herndon, Dylan Collins, Head Coach Mark Heafner. Kneeling left to right are Peanut Heafner, Gary Drummings, Holt Robinson and Nicholas Duncan.

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PW
2008 Greater Gaston Division II Champions
2008 Mid-South Champions
2008 2nd Place National Champions
Congrats guys!!!
JPW's fought to the end. What a great year of accomplishments for this team. 10-1 Season.
2008 Greater Gaston Division I JPW Champions!

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2009 Relay for Life "Touch Down for a Cure"
Unfortunately most of us have been touched by Cancer in one way or another. Union Road is Great at winning football games and Cheer competitions. We are also great at supporting the American Cancer Society in trying to find a cure for this terrible disease.
Our theme is "Touch Down for a Cure".
The walk Friday, April 24th 2009 at Forestview High School was an awesome and touching experience. Thank you to everyone who donated or came out to support us. There were 6 who stayed all night and walked the final lap. Again this year thank you to Scott Sigmon who volunteered to be pied all night long. Congrats to Lindsay Swayney who won the Super Hero contest as a Jaguar Super Cancer Kicker. Congrats to Jaxson who won the Scavenger Hunt. Donations were down this year, but the spirit of all who contributed this year was wonderful.
It's not to late to donate. Donations can be made through May.
If you would like to make a contribution, or just want to know more about Relay for Life, call or email Linda @
704-913-4806 Hummy3@aol.com
You can help to make a difference.
All tax deductible checks made out to The American Cancer Society.

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2008 Nationals The Midgets placed 11th out of 14. Not that great, but with all the nicks they incurred right before competing, not too bad and can't wait to move something in Disney next year!!
2008 Regional Competition
The Midgets took home 2nd place in their division,(Small Intermediate)
ADVANCING TO NATIONALS!
Way to MOVE SOMETHING girls!!

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At Regionals JPW's took home 1st place in their division,(Large Novice, Non-Advance)
This is the first year that Pop Warner has had this division.
Can't wait to go Advanced next year!
GO JAGUARS GO!!

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Congratulations Midget girls on your 1st place Win at locals and Congratulations to the JPW girls for a 2nd place Win. Both teams will Advance to Regionals @ the Bob Cats arena on November 28th.
Hats off to you Mitey Mite and Tiny Mite girls. You all did a GREAT job too.
All of our girls made Union Road proud!
Thank you to all the parents, cheer and football who came out to support the girls. It really means a lot to them.
The Union Road Jaguar presence was known!

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Contacts
Football
Howard Collmar - 704-866-0904
Alan Melton - 704-904-7498
Cheer
Cheer Rep: Angie Crisp ~ 704-689-8149 ahcrisp@aol.com
Linda - 704-913-4806 Hummy3@aol.com

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2008 GGPW JAMBOREE
August 23, 2008 --
Forestview High School
The Jamboree kicked off the Greater Gaston Pop Warner Football season.
Union Road was fortunate to host the Jamboree this year. Thank you to the many volunteers who helped to make it very successful. Thank you to Forestview High School and everyone else involved.
UNION ROAD JAGUARS ROCK!

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The Jr.Pee Wee's will play Sunday, September 30th 2007 half time @ the Bank Of America Stadium. Panthers vs Tampa Bay.
Click to read team interview with The Gaston Gazette.

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Super Jags Recognized on The Carolina Panthers Web Site

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"SUPER JAGS" 2006
The Union Road Jr. Peewee's were honored by The Gaston County Board of Commissioners in a ceremony at the court house on January 9th 2007 for their outstanding performance and undefeated 2006 football season becoming The Pop Warner Division I Jr. Peewee National Champions. They are now dubbed the "Super Jags" Thank you players, coaches, cheerleaders, parents and all of the people who worked behind the scenes to make 2006 a spectacular year.

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Check out the December 18th issue of Sports Illustrated, (Tops in Pop's by Lars Anderson.) Perfection!
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JPW National Game Pictures

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Upcoming Events
Sunday December 17th 2006 – 10:30 AM
Parkwood Baptist Church will recognize all JPW football players. Please wear your jersey and your super bowl medallion. All welcome to attend.
Located on Garrison. Across from Grier Middle School.
Tuesday December 19th 2006 – 5:30 PM
The City of Gastonia and the Mayor will recognize the JWP football players. Cheerleaders will also perform. Please wear your jerseys and your super bowl medallions. Girls full uniform.
New Court House 325 N. Marietta St.
2nd Floor Public Forum Room
Wednesday December 20th – 12:30 PM
National Press Conference at the Panther Stadium. More information TBA.
Congratulations on a perfect season.

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