Cherryville Eagle 12-27-23 by Community First Media

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

City’s Westgate Park now open and ready to go after ribbon is cut $480,000 helped bring the park back to life after a long hiatus by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

According to city officials, Cherryville’s Westgate Park – long a sign of decay and neglect – has finally received the makeover and cleaning up and fixing up it has deserved for a number of years. The park, located on the city’s west side and somewhat tucked away, had a bad “rep” for many years, being a place oftentimes coming under the observation of the city’s police in times past, and for all the wrong reasons, has had a sprucing up, that’s to a large infusion of funds, as well as a great deal of hard work and “sweat capital” on the part of a great many folks who wanted to make the park place of beauty again. City Manager Brian Dalton and a number of City officials and council mem-

Mayor H.L. Beam, III, and City Manager Brian Dalton cutting the ribbon signifying Westgate Park is now open for business. There is still some work to be done, but it’s a beauty and ready to go. See more photos on page 8. (photo provided) bers met there last week on a Wednesday, Dec. 20, and cut a ribbon signifying the park and all its sports amenities and courts, as well as its places for families to come and have a cook-out

were officially open for business. Said City Manager Dalton, “The Westgate Park is ready to be used, and as a matter of fact, many kids are already (out there) play-

ing basketball.” Mr. Dalton noted the work on the park and its environs was done by the following contractors over a period of time, and at the blessing of the City Council:

Mike Steel, Todd Sosebee, and Parker D Fencing. Mr. Dalton also noted the cost of the work was $480,000. “There are still some cosmetic items to be addressed, but for the most part it is

complete,” he said, adding the park will be closed at night. For more information about the park, check out the city’s web site or call City Hall at (704) 435-1700.

Traditional New Year’s Shooters hopes for great weather at this year’s shot A wide shot of the Cherryville New Year’ Shooter’s, Inc. (CNYSI) group as they began their last year’s (2023) Rudisill Stadium shot, shortly after 7 p.m. on Jan. 2. See more photos on page 6. (photos provided)

CNYSI group ready, willing, and more than able to shoot in the New Year by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The Cherryville New Year’s Shooters, Inc. group is one of two New Year’s Shooters groups who will be blasting out the old year and shooting in the new one for all the Cherryville faithful this year. Said CNYSI Secretary, Rusty Wise, “We should have around 450 members as

in year’s past. We do have a new treasurer elected – Donnie Alexander.” Mr. Wise noted that former CNYSI member Jon Abernethy – a Cherryville city councilman who was a longtime shooter – resigned earlier this year as the group’s treasurer over the museum sale issues. “Donnie has been a member and chanter with our group for many years,” said Rusty. “We are also working with the Gaston County Sherriff and the Cherryville City Police Department for more traffic control since the other group has changed their shooting schedule.”

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He continued by noting that “…both groups are scheduled to shoot at Carpenter’s at the same time, which is around 1:30 a.m.”, adding, “We haven’t changed our main shooting schedule route for many years to avoid such issues.” Wise did say they expect a large crowd, especially if the weather is nice. “One of the safest ways to see the shooters is to see us at the last stop, which is Rudisill Stadium at 6:30 p.m. Seeing that many muskets blasting off at the same time is a rare sight to see. However, bring earplugs regardless of where you see the shooters.”

Vice-President Gary Dellinger: “We are a very family-oriented group that allows for a good safe environment for the kids to participate.” by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

For Gary Dellinger and the Traditional New Year’s Shooters group shooting in the New Year 2023 was as exciting then as it has always been for the past decades – a happy family of like-minded men and women all having a great time being with each other and passing on a great tradition. Gary said that keeping the tradition alive by ushering in a newer generation has always been one of their “first and foremost” things on their list when things get going. That manifests itself as them seeing more youngsters coming out to shoot. Said Gary, “We have had a lot of kids shoot with our group for years, but we did have an exceptional number of kids this year. We are a

Two members of the Traditional New Year’s Shooters at their afternoon shot at Dennis Devine’s house on E. Ballard Street. (photos by Susan L. Powell) very family-oriented group that allows for a good safe environment for the kids to participate.” He continued, “We had two parents sign up kids that were younger than six months old. Obviously, they can't shoot, nor did they even bring them out, but they want them to be members. I joined at 15, but it would be pretty cool to say I’ve been a member since I was born.” Dellinger and his fellow TNYS members will start their shot early at the Lincolnton Apple Drop shoot. No issues there, he said, but noted, “The weather last year kept the attendance down a little for the Apple

Drop, but the shooters made a good showing, with about 75 attending the event.” Overall, Dellinger, who is VP of the TNYS group, said, “We had the largest group of shooters for the 2023 New Year’s route ever. We ordered and sold 250 membership badges. We even pulled out some alternate badges and used them after we sold out.” The group put together a new plan to help EMT and emergency and first responders be able to get through their group should the need arise. Regarding how that went, Gary noted, “Times change and we have to adapt. We try to keep See TRADITIONAL, Page 3 Like Us On

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The Cherryville Eagle

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Cherryville receives gift of Cherryville Eagle 100 flowering Cherry trees to continue publication Cherryville is certainly “Where Life Blossoms”and friendships flourish. There is no better example of that than a group of women, best friends, who nicknamed themselves, the “Cherry Blossoms.” The “Blossoms” have known each other from age 10 and some well before that, as their parents were friends. For examBrenda Boggs Stroupe and Sid Stroupe pose with Cherryville Mayor HL ple, Brenda Boggs Beam, III and one of the new cherry trees. (photo provided) Stroupe of Cherryville and Judy Blackwelder TalJohn “Buddy” Talbert, not here to see this wonbert of Wrightsville Beach, also an alumnus of CHS derful tribute to Judy and NC, knew each other their 1957, and husband of the group, but their spirit, entire lives! Judy Blackwelder Talbert, a love of Cherryville and The Cherry Blossoms both residents in Wrightsquickly “blossomed” to ville Beach, is presenting each other, lives on. Thank you, John Talinclude close friends Ly- his wife a unique gift for nette Homesley Taylor of Christmas. Buddy’s wish bert, for not forgetting your Columbia, SC, Gwynneth is to honor Judy and her hometown of Cherryville, Scism Blackwelder of dear friends, the Cherry and for loving Judy so to Cherryville, Anne Hunter Blossoms. He has gifted include her dear friends Sharpe Mace of Smyrna, Cherryville one hundred as well in this most genDelaware, Diana Long Del(100) beautiful flowering erous gesture to the City linger of Kings Mountain, Kwanzan cherry trees that of Cherryville. These trees and Helgi Kruuskra Shuhave recently been planted will always remind us of ford of Hickory. All of the around town. The locations Cherry Blossoms gradulong-lasting friendships center around East Church ated from Cherryville High Street, a well-traveled en- and they will also be a beaSchool in 1957 and 1958. try-way into Cherryville, con to welcome visitors to Over the years, the our fine city of Cherryville, group went their separate and also at Starnes Audito“Where Life Blossoms.” ways to pursue college, rium, site of the old Cherryville High School. (Note: This project was careers, and families. But The last gathering of certainly a group effort, a bit of geographic distance did not dampen their the Cherry Blossoms was “Ironman Spirit.” comfriendship and their love in 2019 at their beloved prised of Cherryville nafor their hometown of hometown’s “Cherry Blos- tives Dan Blackwelder of som Festival.” How fitting Cherryville. San Francisco, Mrs. Jane This group always for a group who loved Blackwelder Homesley of stayed in close touch via Cherryville and never cards and phone calls, but forgot their many friends Lake Norman, Mayor H.L. in 1987 they decided to do here. They believe that Beam, City Manager Brian a “girls road trip” together. their lives have been truly Dalton, Brenda Boggs This started a tradition enriched by sharing special Stroupe, Sid Stroupe, Carthat lasted for 33 years. In times together. This group ole Stroupe, and Alisa addition to other destina- of women also feel fortu- Eaker, as was noted, all tions, they traveled to San nate to have many friends of Cherryville. Also, Francisco, New York City, here in the area. The bonds thank you to David Wise Cape May, Jekyll Island, are forever and the memoLandscaping Company of and enjoyed many ship ries, sweet and lasting. cruises and vacation homes Sadly, Diana Dellinger, Lincolnton, and Triple C owned among the group. Anne Hunter Mace, and Nursery of McMinnville, Now, 36 years later, Gwyneth Blackwelder are TN.)

Cherryville Eagle newspaper family, after learning of Community First Media’s decision to stop publication, HRN Broadcasting, Inc., parent company of the Lincoln Times-News, contacted Greg Ledford with Community First Media, regarding the possible sale of the Cherryville Eagle. After discussions, HRN Broadcasting, Inc. has agreed to purchase the Cherryville Eagle and continue publishing the newspaper.

The Cherryville Eagle will become a third section titled “Cherryville Eagle” containing news and information regarding the Cherryville area. This section will be published with each Thursday edition of the Lincoln Times-News and be a weekly part of the Lincoln Times-News beginning Thursday, January 4th. The Cherryville Eagle will be distributed as part of the Lincoln Times-News 4,500 copy circulation covering Lincoln County, the Maiden area and

Cherryville area. All subscriptions will continue with mail service and be available at the usual newspaper rack and retail locations. The Lincoln Times-News is proud to continue the 117 year publishing history of the Cherryville Eagle. Our office is located at 2426 East Main St, Lincolnton and office phone is 704-240-9393. Lanny Ford, General Manager & Publisher

Cherryville New Years Shooters, Inc. meetings/events schedule The remaining Cherryville New Years Shooters Inc. 2023-2024 meetings & events will take place on the following days (and places): Friday – Dec. 29, 6 p.m., at

the Pythian Lodge (drawings for Musket Raffle, food etc.), Paul H. Beam Rd., Cherryville; Monday, Jan. 1, 12 a.m., Sunday night, Black’s Grill – New

Year’s 2024; Friday – Feb. 2, 2024 – 6 p.m., is the 2024 Annual Host Dinner at the Cherryville American Legion Post 100, 215 N. Pink St., Cherryville.

12-18: Gaston County Police D officers report further investigation into a residential forced entry burglary at 1015 Dovetail Trl., Cherryville. WRECKS 11-18: A vehicle driven by Lavonia Raynell Jeffries, 25, green Circle dr., Gastonia, was backing out of a driveway and that’s when it collided with a vehicle driven by Rodney Thomas Pope, 76, 603 Vista Dr., Cherryville, which was going straight on Vista Drive. No injuries reported. Est. damages to each vehicle: $1,000 per vehicle. 11-20: A vehicle driven by James Cody Burke, 36, 4229 Baxter Rd., Cherryville, failed to slow down while approaching a vehicle driven by Mollie Joyce Arndt, 53, 2227 Capernaum Rd., Cherryville, which was stopped at a red light at Pink and Church St., and collided with the Arndt vehicle. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Burke and Arndt vehicles: $500 per vehicle. 11-25: A vehicle driven by Katie Alees Lattimore, 31, 643 Oak Grove Rd., Trl.

8, Kings Mountain, was in the straight-ahead lane of E. Church St., and was attempting to make a left turn when it struck a vehicle driven by Berwyn Lee Johnson, 63, 2463 Count Line Rd., Kings Mountain, who was in the left turning lane of E. Church Street. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Lattimore vehicle: $300; to the Johnson vehicle: $500. 11-28: A vehicle driven by Betty Jean Cabaniss, 66, 605 Hephzibah Church Rd., Crouse, was backing up in the Walmart parking lot when it collided with a vehicle driven by Daniel Marshall Bailes, 22, 4905 Flay Rd., Lincolnton, that was coming down the row (Row #5). No injuries reported. Est. damages to each vehicle: $500/vehicle. 11-28: A vehicle driven by Amy Renee Furr, 45, 1309 Hickory Grove Rd., Gastonia, told the responding officer she was traveling east on W. Academy St., and collided with a deer in the roadway. No injuries reported. Est. damage to the Furr vehicle: $700.

■ POLICE ARRESTS 12-2: Jonathan Blair Cranford, 49, 306 W. 2nd St., Cherryville; one count each felony possession of methamphetamine and possession of a Schedule II controlled substance (Fentanyl); and one count each misdemeanor possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, and possession of drug paraphernalia. 12-18: Glenna Lacey Jane Mantooth, 32, 105 E. Sixth St., Cherryville, was arrested at this same address by GCPD officers on two (2) counts of an OFA (contempt of court/perjury/ court violation). INCIDENTS 12-15: GCPD officers report a warrant obtained but not served for larceny from a building at 699 S. Pink St., Cherryville. 12-18: GCPD officers report further investigation into a fraud-wire/computer incident at 206 Allen Ln., Cherryville. 12-18: GCPD officers report exceptionally closing/clearing a simple assault at 320 Black Rock School Rd., Cherryville.

By JIM MILLER Editor

What Is the Retirement Saver’s Credit and How Does It Work? Dear Savvy Senior, Can you explain to me how the retirement saver’s tax credit works? My wife and I are in our ﬁfties and are looking for creative ways to boost our retirement savings beyond our 401(k). Is this something we may be eligible for? Struggling to Save

Dear Struggling, If your income is low to moderate and you participate in your employer-sponsored retirement plan or an IRA, the Retirement Savings Contribution Credit (aka “Saver’s Credit”) is a frequently overlooked tool that can help boost your retirement savings even more. Here’s how it works. If you contribute to a retirement-savings account like a traditional or Roth IRA, 401(k), 403(b), 457, Thrift Savings Plan, Simpliﬁed Employee Pension or SIMPLE plan, the Saver’s Credit will allow you to claim 10, 20 or 50 percent of your contribution of up to $4,000 per year for couples or $2,000 for singles. Keep in mind that a credit is not the same as a tax deduction – it’s better: While a

tax deduction just reduces the amount of your income that is subject to taxes, a tax credit reduces your actual tax bill dollar-for-dollar.

To qualify, you must also be at least 18 years old and not a full-time student and were not claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return. And your adjusted gross income (AGI) in 2023 must be below $73,000 or less as a married couple filing jointly, $54,750 or less if filing as head of household, or $36,500 or less if you’re a single filer. These income limits are adjusted annually to keep pace with inflation. To get the 50 percent credit, you’ll need to have an income below $43,500 for married couples filing jointly; $32,625 if you’re filing as head of household; and $21,750 if you’re a single filer in 2023. The 20 percent credit rate applies to couples earning between $43,501 to $47,500; for head of household filers it’s $32,626 to $35,625; and for individuals it’s $21,751 to $23,750.

And the 10 percent rate is for couples with an adjusted gross income between $47,501 and $73,000; for head of household ﬁlers $35,626 to $54,750; and individuals it’s between $23,751 and $36,500. Here’s an example of how this works. Let’s say that you and your wife earned $75,000 in 2023. Over the course of the year, you contributed $4,000 to your employer’s 401(k) plan. After deducting your 401(k) contribution, your adjusted gross income (AGI) on your joint return is now $71,000. Since your AGI puts you in the 10 percent credit bracket, and you’ve contributed the $4,000 maximum that can be considered for the credit, you are entitled to a $400 Saver’s Credit on your tax return. It’s also worth mentioning that the Saver’s Credit is in addition to any other tax beneﬁts you get for your retirement contributions. So, in the previous example, not only would you be entitled to a $400 credit, but you would also be able to exclude the $4,000 401(k) contribution from your taxable income. So, if you’re in

the 12 percent tax bracket, this translates to an additional $480 in savings, for a total of $880. How to Claim To claim the Saver’s Credit, you will need to ﬁll out Form 8880 (see IRS.gov/pub/ irs-pdf/f8880.pdf) and attach it to your Form 1040 or 1040NR when you ﬁle your tax return. For more information on the Saver’s Credit, see IRS Publication 590-A “Contributions to Individual Retirement Arrangements” (IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/ p590a.pdf). The IRS also offers an online quiz you can take to help you determine if you qualify for the Saver’s Credit. To access it go to IRS.gov/Help/ITA – click on “Do I Qualify for the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit?” under the “Credits” tab. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

The Cherryville Eagle

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This little lady gets a bit of help as she steps up to fire her gun to shoot in the New Year 2023! (photos by Susan L. Powell)

Fire shoots from the barrel of the shooter’s musket on the left as he and his friend, both members of the TNYS group, blast in the New Year!

The musket smoke surrounds the American flag handkerchief tied to this shooter’s musket at the Dennis Devine house shot on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.

Lots of smoke, lots of loud noise, and, well… a colorful costume or two (or more) as this merry group, a.k.a the Traditional New Year’s Shooters, blasts in the New Year 2023 at member, Dennis Devine’s house in Cherryville.

TRADITIONAL From Page 1 changes to a minimum and behind the scenes as much as we can, but when we identify ways to do New Year Shooting safer and better, we do. “We have been working

with law enforcement for years with route planning, traffic flow, and public safety, but now we are taking it a step further by working with Emergency Management agencies with both Gaston and Lincoln counties. We, as shooters, know there is an inherent danger

involved with shooting these old guns, but there are steps we have identified to make the shooters and community safer. “In the 36 years I have shot, I have seen several times when emergency vehicles have needed to pass through where our group is

parked. Luckily, there has never been a time when they were blocked from passing through, but sometimes it was by luck. We implemented a new Emergency Action Plan this year that is geared at addressing situations like this and other emergencies the group has

identified as potential problems.” He continued, “The key to the plan is communication. We are trying to do better in letting these agencies know where we will be and at what times. We are working harder at keeping travel access open through major travel

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roads, and having means to quickly communicate with the group in an emergency and communicating directly with first responders. We also have certified EMTs with our group with extensive medical supplies at their disposal. The good news is, with all that extra preparation this year, we once again had no reported injuries and no incidents.” As for adding any new hosts or shots scheduled, Dellinger said, “We added two new shots last year; one for Bradley Champion on East Main Street (in Cherryville) and the other was for Carolina Heating and Cooling on Academy Street (also in Cherryville). Both shots were good adds to the schedule.” Regarding whether or not the economy has changed the groups dues or anything like that, Gary said, “Our dues have remained the same for years, and the group is in very good financial shape. Our big expenses for the year are the banquet, breakfast, and lunch we provide for the members, and our scholarships. Luckily, we get enough donations to pretty much cover the scholarships each year. It takes a lot of money to operate the club. We can easily spend upwards of $10,000 on powder and caps each year. “We are really frugal with the group’s money, and do all we can to keep expenses of the club down. New Year Shooting is expensive. Powder is $20 a pound, and it’s not uncommon for someone to go through five pounds or more a year; caps are $16 for 100. The cost of guns has gone through the roof with people paying from $500 to $1,500 for a gun. Raising dues will be a last resort until we just have to in order to pay our bills.”

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The Cherryville Eagle

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

TODAY’S QUOTE:

OPINION

With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. –Eleanor Roosevelt

Thank you all for allowing me to write for you… I have often thought of what I would write, or say, when it came time to write my last editorial/opinion column. That time has now come, and I confess… I still don’t know what to say – or write. Imagine that. Me, a supposedly professional “wordsmith,” unable to cobble together an unemotional, straight-from-theheart last column; a last “Op-Ed” piece to all of my dear, dedicated readers (or as I used to like to refer to you all in said columns on occasion…, “all two or (maybe) three of you!” I hope that got some small chuckle or giggle from you, but probably it didn’t. At any rate… none of that matters now. Like one of the lines from one of my favorite Led Zepplin songs (“Ramble On”) says, “The time has come to be gone…” Being able to write articles; columns; heck, just about anything for you, my dear Cherryville readers (and anyone beyond this dear and wonderful little town who has ever bothered to read my scribblings) has been the utmost joy and privilege for me, and by osmosis, my dear

By Michael Powell michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com

wife, Susan, who is my Muse. Many times I didn’t have the guts, gumption, and sometimes even the desire to continue being a journalist, but she would then look at me with those beautiful green eyes and her winsome little smile and say, “Come on now… you know you LOVE this! You can’t quit NOW!” To her, all I can say is, “Thank you, my love! Thank you for your longsuffering perseverance and for all and everything you have done with and for me in this endeavor.” And, my dear readers, that same sentiment goes out to all of you as well. And to that I would

add, to each and every one of you here in Cherryville, from the time we arrived here in North Carolina, in 2007, until now, THANK YOU ALL! Thank you so much! From the bottom of our hearts – thank you! You have all been some of the best folks and neighbors and just all-around fantastic people in general to a couple of Kentucky transplants who came to your great town and tried our best to fit in and make it our home. Thank you for allowing us to be your neighbors and, in many cases, your friends. It is my prayer that, as the editor of this most august of community weeklies, I have made a good job of it. I have, to the best of my abilities, tried to be as fair and accurate in doing my job as I was able. If I have wronged anyone in the course of doing that job, please understand it was never personal or intentional. I always tried to be not only as fair as I could be, given the circumstances of the story arc, but I also tried to be as compassionate as I could be as well, knowing full well how, in spite of what some may really

believe, words – spoken and written – can and do hurt, and they can, if used unwisely, tear down and destroy. I don’t know what God has in store for us going forward and I don’t know what the future, at least at this writing, is for the 117-year-old Eagle, let alone Cherryville, or even us, in our retirement. It may be that, like so many vanishing smalltown, community newspapers, The Eagle’s time – as a printed product – has come and gone; and must perhaps give way to a better form of disbursing the news to the community it once served. Again, I don’t

know what the perfect answer to that particular news vacuum is, or would even look like, or will (or should be) though I do have an idea. But that is not for me to decide; that is for someone younger, smarter, more talented, and with more energy than me to see it through, if that is what is needed for this community. Whatever happens, Susan and I wish all of you well and know that we will still be around, as we do live here, after all, and have no plans to live elsewhere, unless God has other ideas. So… from the bottom of our hearts, God bless each and every one of you

in Cherryville and thank you for your support! Also, God bless all of our friends here and I especially want to ask God to bless all my fellow Community Media employees and newspaper folk who put up with me on a daily basis in my home away from home. Your smiles and kindness made it easier to come to work every day. I pray you all will have wonderful lives and be happy going forward. And as one of my Cherryville buddies used to say, when he was leaving to go back home to Raleigh, “Stay frosty, my friends!” Cheers!

Dealing with the challenges of Christmas – after the fact… The presents of ChristChristmas are often mas was, stressful. Presents are and is, a expensive and often joyful seawe don’t know what son but to buy and how much always it to spend. You may always have had a lot of gifts has some Glenn Mollette to buy or maybe you chalGuest Editorial didn’t have a single lenges. person for whom you The had to buy a gift. If you place of Christmas is could afford to buy gifts often a question. Mary and wanted to, then we and Joseph ended up in hope you enjoyed the Bethlehem when Jesus opportunity. If finances was born. They had were meager this year, gone there to pay taxes. Paying taxes is never fun then be honest with yourself and others and but something we have say your list and budget to do. The place they was very limited this ended up when Jesus year. It is hoped you was born was probably didn’t put yourself in not their desired locafinancial jeopardy by tion to bear their first child, but they made the spending money you didn’t have. The greatest most of the location. Location usually trips gift is the baby Jesus. Focusing on Him brings a lot of people up on more peace than a Christmas. Many have, house filled with gifts. or had, no choice. They The pageantry of spent Christmas in the Christmas often benursing home or jail. comes work. How Many have, or had, no many lights can you options. They may be string on your roof or too elderly or sick to around your shrubbery? travel. They may not I enjoy putting up lights have had any place to on a warm day but go. If you have options, despise taking them then be thankful. If you down in January. Just had a place to spend remember what goes Christmas, then this is up must come down, one of your best gifts of eventually. Try to find all. Don’t fight about the place where you did a mild weather day and you won’t feel like the spend Christmas. Make Grinch. the best of wherever The pressure of you did end up and celChristmas gets to a lot ebrate with whoever is of people. People die around.

in December. Loneliness takes over, Stress becomes paramount. People get depressed. Christmas should never be a time of loneliness, stress, or pressure but it was a difficult time for Mary and Joseph. They were poor people. Bringing a child into the world in a stable would not be considered an option for most of us. Traveling was a hassle and very difficult back then. While they were overjoyed with the baby Jesus, life’s circumstances were not easy. Later, they would flee to Egypt for the safety of their family which added to their pressure. The Person of Christmas should have been our focus in order to truly celebrate this season. Let’s not lose sight of the main character in the Christmas story, now or ever. If we do, then we will focus on the place, presents, pageantry and pressures of Christmas. Thus, we miss out on the real joy that the heavenly host proclaimed to those shepherds watching their sheep, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men,” (Luke 2:14).

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Preparing to enjoy another New Year! stating the When I was obvious of a child I rehow the days member hearing and months adults say they and years are wanted time quickly passto slow down ing. a little. I was I do want confused about to give thanks that because I and praise wanted it to go to God for fast so we could By Anne S. Haynes giving me celebrate all of the holidays and birthdays such a wonderful family as a child. All of them are in my family. now in heaven, but God The birthdays were has given me more family fairly well distanced with my dad and brother Doug as an adult, and I am indeed thankful and proud celebrating in February, for each one. Getting my mom in June, me together at Christmas and in September, and my brother David in October. other special times is a Now that I am an adult joy that is almost beyond words. I clearly recognize what The point I am trying they were talking about. to express here is to enjoy Time for a child may the present time and pass slowly, but when make the most of each adulthood hits it seems day God gives us here to speed up at an alarmon this earth. One way to ing rate. To me only one holiday or birthday passes make the most of the time we have is by helping until it’s time for another. others who need help. Now here again, I am not There are always peocomplaining but merely

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ple who need food and clothes all year round, but to me there is something very special about helping at Christmas. In my faith it is like giving a present to that Baby in a manger who grew up and died on a cross to give me eternal life in heaven one day. In looking forward to 2024 it just amazes me how long it has been since we entered the year 2000 and all of the uncertainty of that date that spread throughout the land. You may remember some of the preparations that were made then, and the anxiety that seemed to prevail over the future. But God was in charge then, and He is still in charge now, and will be in charge forever. I have enjoyed having the opportunity to share my faith and my experiences through this column in this awesome hometown newspaper.

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When it feels like the whole world is on your case. . . can truly depend on You’re a God? regular perWe are familiar son who enwith David, the young joys being man who defeated out and a great giant. And, about doing you may have heard your job and about his friendship enjoying with the son of King your hobbies. When Saul: Jonathan. Now JHOAN ALFARO people bad– before becoming Sonrise Ministries mouth your king – David, the country, shepherd boy, spent family, or faith, you stand up years just trying to figure life for what is right. You are not out. Know what I mean? It is perfect, but you are doing hard for us to relate to life as your best. a king, but we can definitely Meanwhile, it feels like relate to being an everyday, the whole world is trying to ordinary human. When we destroy you. That is where pick up reading 1 Samuel 23, David was in 1 Samuel 23. the prophet Samuel sits by But he was not alone! David patiently as these two forces had a loving Father orches- of nature walk the path that trating his every step and he God had pre-ordained for also had a loving friend. Do them. We see a king named you ever wonder if you can Saul who had lost his way. actually count on the people Saul, once anointed to be around you? Do you ever God’s chosen servant, had question whether or not you let paranoia creep in and had

grown jealous of a young warrior who refused to die in battle. See, David continued to bring victory after victory despite having unknown enemies within his own “friendly” circles. Now, any good preacher of the Bible will constantly remind you that: 1. The Bible is NOT about you. and 2. The Bible IS all about Jesus. Perhaps you can relate to being afraid you will be discarded. Perhaps you can relate to being despised by someone in a supervisory role above you. Perhaps you know what it’s like to witness people you love throw their lives away. Saul, David, Samuel, and Jonathan are interesting biblical characters. All the more amazing is the truth that King Jesus, the Good Shepherd, understands every single one of their situations as well as yours and mine.

David, who has cultivated a loving relationship with God, seems to communicate with God the same privilege that Jesus has when He speaks with our heavenly Father. Despite the paranoia, fear, the possibility of sickness and peril, potential betrayal, lack of money and resources, and despite baseless persecution – David teaches us how any human can run to God like a child runs to his dad. John 1:14 tells us Jesus came and made a tent among us. Because of the finished sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus – you and I can speak to God morning, night, and noon! So, do you? When life gets hard, who do you turn to? Now, for those of you reading, I wholeheartedly understand the desire to have a rich dialogue. Of course, you and I can approach the Father with full

assurance and faith because of the anchor that Jesus has placed beyond the veil in the holy of holies. You can also listen to the Father simply by opening the Bible and considering the counsel that He has already set forth. But God did not stop there. Prince Jonathan, who was stripped of the opportunity to be king because of his dad’s sin, comes to David’s aid again and again. Jonathan teaches us the best way to encourage one another. He does not bring David a bottle of booze, a three-season TV show, an all-expenses paid trip to leave town, or even a bucket of Rocky Road ice cream. Jonathan comes to David and encourages him in the Lord. Do you do that? Do you have friends like that? Let us build on this story as we conclude. James 5 teaches us there is a connection between

spiritual and physical illness that is sometimes linked to our sinful decisions. In other words, bad things happen because sometimes we do bad things and sometimes bad things happen simply because bad things happen. James teaches us how we can find healing by confessing our sins to one another just as we confess our sins to our loving Father – Who cleanses us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). David did both. Will you turn to the Lord when life becomes difficult? Will you choose to maintain friends who will encourage you in the Lord? Will you choose to trust that the Lord can bring infinite good out of finite bad conditions? Because He can; in fact… He already did!

Silent Night Cherryville Area In a winter wonderland, everything seems to be hushed and still, creating an atmosphere of peace. The snowflakes fall gently from the sky, covering the earth in a pristine white. The air is crisp, and a quietness envelops the surroundings. Similarly, on that holy night DANYALE PATTERSON in Bethlehem, as Mary and Joseph welcomed the Son of God into the world, there was a profound silence that surrounded the stable. The world held its breath, as if in awe of the miraculous event taking place. It was a moment frozen in time, where heaven and earth met in perfect harmony. This silence symbolizes the peace that Jesus brings into our lives. Isaiah 9:6 (ESV) says, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” REST The world we live in is marked by constant noise and distractions. Our hearts long for a respite, a moment to pause and find solace. Jesus offers us exactly that. His birth reminds us that amid a bustling world, we can find rest in him. In life’s chaos, he invites us to find rest in him and experience the tranquility of His presence. In Matthew 11:29 (AMP), Jesus says, “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST (renewal, blessed quiet) FOR YOUR SOULS.” These words speak directly to the weariness and burdens we carry. Jesus understands our struggles, and he offers us a place of refuge where we can find renewal and strength. He promises to quiet our restless hearts and fill us with his unending love. During this Christmas season, may we take the time to be still and embrace the peace that Jesus offers. Let us quiet our minds and allow His presence to calm our souls. PRAY THIS PRAYER: Father, my heart is grateful for the gift of Christ. He is Emmanuel - God with us. I praise you for always being with me, and showering me with your love, peace, provision, and goodness. I ask that this season you will use me to point others to you - the greatest Christmas gift. In Jesus’ name. Amen. CONNECTING TO GOD This Christmas season you can accept the best gift you will ever receive -Salvation. It includes forgiveness of sins, an eternal relationship with the Creator of the Universe, a purpose-filled life, guidance to walk the earth victoriously and so much more. Will you receive this gift by believing that Jesus died for your sins? If yes, ask God to forgive you of your sins and tell him that you surrender your life to him. As you pray and read the bible, step by step the Lord will lead you. Merry Christmas and welcome to a Happy New Year!

Places of Worship

First United Methodist Church 601 N. Pink St., Cherryville, NC Anthony Grove Baptist Church 100 Anthony Grove Road Crouse, NC 704-435-6001

Fairview Baptist Church 415 South Mountain Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-4299

Living Word Ministries 306 East Academy Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-3213

Second Baptist Church 201 Houser Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-9657

Bess Chapel Methodist Church 6073 Flay Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-7969

First Baptist Church 301 East 1st Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-3796

Marys Grove United Methodist Church 1223 Marys Grove Church Rd Cherryville, NC 704-435-5544

Shady Grove Baptist Church 3240 Tryon Courthouse Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-9605

First Church of the Nazarene 301 North Elm Street Cherryville, NC 828-838-2428

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church 235 A.W. Black Street Waco, NC 704-435-8842

St. John’s Lutheran Church 310 West Church Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-9264

First Presbyterian Church 107 West Academy Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6064

Mt. Zion Baptist Church 112 Mt. Zion Church Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-9636

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 1203 St. Mark’s Church Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-5941

Bethlehem United Methodist Church 6753 NC 182 Highway Cherryville, NC 704-435-1608 Blessed Hope Baptist Church 3357 Fallston-Waco Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-8530 Body of Christ Fellowship Center 405 S. Cherokee Street Cherryville, NC www.bodyofchrist7.com Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Cherryville, NC Pastor Clifton Morgan Cherryville Church of God 810 East Main Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-2275 Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church 318 W. Ballard Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6934 Emmanuel Baptist Church 1155 Marys Grove Church Rd Cherryville, NC 704-435-5764

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First United Methodist Church 601 N. Pink St. Cherryville, NC 704-435-6732

North Brook Baptist Church 7421 Flay Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-4471

First Wesleyan Church 800 North Pink Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6069

Oak Grove AME Zion Church 542 Flint Hill Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3687

Free Saints Chapel Church 813 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-0949

Oak Grove Baptist Church 219 Tot Dellinger Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3053

Gospel Way Baptist Church 3904 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Cherryville, NC 866-356-3219 Legacy Church 805 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-457-9615

Revival Tabernacle 1104 Delview Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-4073 Rudisill Chapel AME Zion Church 417 South Mountain Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-5621

Victory Life Assembly of God 1655 Shelby Highway Cherryville, NC 704-435-5539 Waco Baptist Church 262 N. Main Street Waco, NC 704-435-9311 Washington Missionary Baptist Church 1920 Stony Point Road Waco, NC 704-435-3138 Word of Faith Ministry 306 Doc Wehunt Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-5560 Zion Hill Baptist Church 3460 Zion Hill Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3355

If your church is in the Cherryville area and is not listed, please give Lorri a call at 704-484-1047 or email lorri@cfmedia.info

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CNYSI (From Page 1)

Another angle of the wide shot of the Cherryville New Year’ Shooter’s, Inc. (CNYSI) group as they began their 2023 Rudisill Stadium shot, shortly after 7 p.m. on Jan. 2. (photos provided)

2023 Bud Black/Dennis Tate Holiday Classic The 2023 Bud Black/ Dennis Tate Holiday Classic at Cherryville High School is Dec. 27 & 28, 2023. The Highland School of Technology Girls team will return to defend their championship from last year. This year’s teams are: The Piedmont Community Char-

ter boys and girls; the Highland Tech boys and girls; Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy boys and girls; and our own Cherryville Ironmen boys and girls. The coaches and the teams all look forward to seeing their fans come out to watch high school basketball at its best!

Mulvey, Willis, named to The Citadel’s spring 2023 dean’s list CHARLESTON, SC – Jack Mulvey and Jacob Willis, both of Cherryville, were named to The Citadel’s spring 2023 dean’s list. The dean’s list is a recognition given to cadets

and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of I (Incomplete) and no grade below C for work in a semester.

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Cherryville New Year’s Shooter’s, Inc. President Charles Sisk member Tom Martin at the Shooters Statue in the small park behind the Chamber of Commerce building.

Savannah Wise and her dad, Rusty, who is the Secretary for the CNYSI group. They were at the Rudisill Stadium 2023 shot, where she helps him by being in charge of the music.

Big Crowd! Some of the crowd in stands for the CNYSI 2023 Stadium shot, on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023 at 7 p.m.

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LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTH CAROLINA GASTON COUNTY CITY OF CHERRYVILLE CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that the Cherryville City Council will meet on Monday, January 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., at the Cherryville Community Building located at 106 South Jacob Street, to consider the following: An amendment to the City of Cherryville Zoning Map on properties identiﬁed as Gaston County Parcel ID # 158768. The property is owned by William L Heafner and Debra Heafner. The property is bounded on the West by Alvin G. Dellinger and Gary D & Stephanie B. Queen. To the North by Gary D & Stephanie B. Queen. To the South along Delview Road by numerous property owners and to the East along Black Rock School Rd by numerous property owners. The proposed classiﬁcation change is from R-12 (Single Family Residential) to CZ/R-9 (Residential Cluster Development). All interested and/or affected parties are invited to attend and present any evidence and/or testimony in favor of/or opposed to the matter set out above. Richard A. Elam Zoning Director – City of Cherryville Phone: 704-435-1705 CE (12/20 & 27/2023)

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Having qualified on 29th of November, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of MARTIN S. COSTNER; aka, MARTIN SYLVANUS COSTNER, deceased, late of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Ella C. Grigg, Executrix on or before the 6th of March, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

NEW YEAR’S EVE SERVICE at Cornerstone Church of God, 202 Margrace Rd in Kings Mountain, NC. December 31st-6 pm.

EMPLOYMENT

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ONE ON ONE CARE. Is currently hiring for 2nd shift in the Residential group homes, Rotating schedule, off every other weekend. As well as 2 ﬁrst shift, one part time 21 hours per week, one 30 hours per week. If interested, see Shelley at 203 Lee St. Shelby, NC 28150.

SEASONED FIREWOOD. Truck load $70, pickup, $85 delivered. Bundle packs $4 ea. 704-458-3081 cell, or (704) 435-3970

TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. 704434-6389, (704) 473-0867

WE ARE SEEKING A MAINTENANCE TECH FOR OUR BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS TECHNICAL SKILLS, ABILITY TO TURN UNITS ON SCHEDULE, PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, RESPOND TO WORK ORDERS AS WELL AS MAINTAIN GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE IN RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT COMMUNITY OR SIMILAR A PLUS. FULL TIME POSITION, BENEFITS. COME JOIN AN EXCELLENT WORK ENVIRONMENT!!! PLEASE REMIT RESUME TO Clevelandridge1@gmail.com or call for an appointment 704/739/6591 or (704) 734-4000 clevelandridge1@gmail.com

SALT FISH FOR SALE. at Harkey Taxidermy & Wildgame Processing, 7713 Matthew Miller Rd., Vale, NC. 704-472-4695.

ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR FOR SALE $375.00. Call 704-482-2235. ONE MAUSOLEUM SPOT FOR SALE. $5500. One spot in mausoleum at Rose Hill cemetery in Fallston, NC. Inside near back of mausoleum near bottom. Leave message 704-538-5375 for Sue (704) 473-9600 sun03moon@yahoo.com HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855

B&C FIX-ALL LAWNMOWER AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR. 30 years experience. 704963-8243

OAK FIREWOOD DRY AND GREEN, $100 per load. Cane Creek and Rutherford County area. 828-289-4880.

SURGE PRESSURE WASHING, INC. House washing starting @$99. surgepwinc. com (704) 284-9292

MOVING SALE POLK COUNTY, NC. 3 vehicles, 1998 Ford F1-50; 4 door, small V8, automatic transmission. 2011 Jeep Patriot; all manual controls, 4x4. 2022 Cub Cadet riding mower with steering wheel. All three available to show or for phone discussion after 10am. 864-314-8273.

HANDYMAN SERVICES FOR 25 YEARS. Experienced in All Types of Work. Leaf removal, Ceiling fans installed, Mini blinds installed & Much More! Have a question? Text or Call Mike at (704) 692-4449

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704482-2243. (704) 538-5788

HOMETOWN APPAREL. Apparel featuring your hometown. Any town. See www. NC4Ever.com to select your hometown. NC4Ever@USA. com

AMISH-BUILT DECKS AND PAVILIONS. Delivery and Installation is included within 50 miles. Rent-to-Own Available. 8 x 12 deck $2,450, 12 x 24 $4,900. Pressure treated, screwed decking. 3702 W Stagecoach Trail, Shelby, NC 28150. (828) 589-0250 sbmarketingwnc@outlook.com CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tune-up Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-472-9367. ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & Reliable! (704) 3002332

HOME REMODELING. Interior and exterior remodeling. Call today for your free estimate! (828) 244-7087 charliejohnston32@gmail.com

WE’VE GOT THE KNIVES &COINS! *HOLIDAY SPECIAL - 1 OZ. SILVER BARS & ROUNDS $27.50 (While Supplies Last)* at Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704600-6996 or (980) 295-5568 WOOD SPLITTER “LIKE NEW!” 25 Ton 6.5HP $1000, Water Totes $75, Metal & Plastic Drums $10, Feed Barrels $20, Metal Cages $25. Call Jeff in Hickory, NC. (828) 327-4782 USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. Keep it dry and safe! 828-980-0788 or 828-286-8674. BIG CHRISTMAS SALE. Now until Christmas eve. All kinds of toys, ride-ons and bicycles. All new stuff. No pallets or returns. Sheets, socks, blankets. Sandy Mush beside OHM, across from Fire Dept. Check us out on Facebook ‘Jackie Stafford’. Questions/ directions 828-755-4129. PRO FORM TREADMILL, LIKE NEW, $250. 13,000 watt generator, new, electric start, runs on propane or gasoline. $800. TV surround sound system, new $100. 828-3054957.

DEER CORN, NEW CROP. 50 Pound Bag-$11. 55 gallon drum $65 in your drum. Callahan Farms. Cletus: 704-3005341; Steve: 704-472-8865; Todd: 704-692-1627

TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704476-9383. 2 BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE. Cleveland Memorial Park, lot C-18, Section 8 at the Bell tower. $2,000 for both. (704) 472-2854

WROUGHT IRON WHITE BED FRAME. Queen size with 2 side rails & 1 center support. $75. 704-472-5993, (704) 477-1936 ENCLOSED TRAILERS OVER STOCK SALE!!! 4’x6’, 5’x8’, 6’x10’, 6’x12’, 7’x14’, 7’x16’, 8.5’x14’, 8.5’x16’, 8.5’x18’. J. Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

BARBARA GIFTS FOR SALE. Visit www.NC4Ever. com to see Barbara Gifts both local and Worldwide desgns. Great Deal! NC4Ever@ USA.com

WANT TO BUY WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

2016 MARSHALL DSL40 20/20 - watt 1X12 tube combo amp. $600. Taylor 12 string guitar with case. Mint. $725. 919-637-3979.

DIANE GIFTS FOR SALE. Visit www.NC4Ever.com to see Diane gifts for sale. Both local and worldwide designs. NC4Ever@USA.com

CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228

GUNS! SKS 762X39 CALIBER, clip feed, by Combat Exchange $425. Also SKS, Norinco, magazine fed, new condition, $625. 828-2891817.

QUEEN BEDROOM SET: DRESSER W/MIRROR, chest, nightstand, headboard, rails, $300. Living room set: 2 recliners w/console in middle, cup holder and 2 drawers; another recliner that matches set, all excellent shape, $150. (704) 739-7621

WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

CHEST FREEZER, DRYER, COMPOUND BOW, scopes, hunting clothing, hunting items. Mossberg 20 gauge pump shotgun. Call for prices. 828-748-2027.

NEEDED: BABY FURNITURE at a reasonable price or for free. Bassinet, crib for young girl. 828-287-0982. I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197

FARM & GARDEN FORD BACKHOE 4500 MODEL. Runs good, strong hydraulics, $6,775. (828) 289-1817.

BOATS

OVAL SHAPED OAK TABLE with 8 chairs. In good condition. $495. 2 leafs, 2 pedestals. (828) 289-1817

CLEARANCE SALE ALL STORAGE BUILDINGS. New, Used, Bank Repos,. Financing Available! Rent to Own - No Credit Check! CASH SPECIALS! J. Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC. FREE Delivery & Set Up up to 30 miles. Truck & Trailer Accessible. (828) 245-5895 MARYLYN MONROE FANS CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! 7 calendars, some unopened. Large hardback book, 270 pages, history & pictures. 16x20 sketch. In mint condition. Any item $20ea. 828289-5031. 2023 COLEMAN CT MINIBIKE All Terrain, Giant 4 wheeler tires, low gear jack shaft, heavy front fork shocks fenders, chrome headlight, drum motorcycle brake, handle bar rear brake, auto clutch, First full easy start, 13 years or older, Great adult land run around. Brand new. Perfect. $525. 704-538-6867. TRAILERS, HYDRAULIC DUMPS 5’X8’, TILT TRAILERS 7’X16’, 8’x22’ Steel Floor DeckOver D-Rings State Pockets, Rub Rails Power Up Power Down. J. Johnson Sales in Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

1980 MASTER CRAFT STAR & Stripes. New motor, refurbished with trailer. Ready for the water. $8500. (704) 4722854

PETS & LIVESTOCK R/C ELECTRIC AIRPLANE Sig “Seniorita” (box kit), Tactic TTX600 6 channel radio, sealing iron, new, never ﬂown. $250. 828-447-8475 FREE MILITARY GRADE TACTICAL FLASHLIGHT. Visit www.nc4ever.com/free. html to watch a quick video showing the features of this Free! Military Grade Tactical Flashlight - Available while supplies last NC4Ever@USA. com

SCHNAUZER PUPPIES. 2 beautiful male schnauzer puppies for sale. One is white. The other one is salt and pepper. Call or text 704-915-0004. 2 GREAT PYRENEES PUPS. Born in August. Had shots. In training. 1 male, 1 female. $200 a piece. 704-477-9367. DOG KENNELS • DOG HOUSES • DOG SHEDS. Pick Up or Delivery & Set Up Available. J. Johnson Sales Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES $2,600. 4 MALES, 5 FEMALES, NATURALLY REARED PUPPIES AVAILABLE. AKC REGISTERED, MICROCHIP. HEALTH TESTED PARENTS. WWW.WEAVERDAIRYGOLDENS.COM. (980) 522-1337 WEAVERDAIRYGOLDENS@GMAIL.COM

SHIPPING CRATE $35.00. Wood shipping crates for sale with some lids. 3 different sizes. I can send pictures. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net STEEL BUILDINGS. Barn • WorkShop • House • Garage • Barn Dominium. Grading, Concrete, Plumbing, Electrical. “ONE STOP SHOP”. Large On Site Display. J. Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

AKC LAB PUPPIES AKC Lab Puppies. 2 litters. Yellow males and females. Ready the week before Christmas. Black males and chocolate females ready 2nd week in January. Contact us for pictures. We own both Sire and Dam $600 (704) 435-0625 smokinwent@gmail.com

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STATEWIDE CLASSIFIED NETWORK ADS

CLEVELAND COUNTY

FOR SALE

3 CEMETERY PLOTS. Gaston Memorial, Veterans Choice location. Reduced considerably. Willing to sell separately. (919) 272-5503

WANT TO BUY CARS& TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 6921006

YARD SALES NEW YEAR’S EVE SERVICE. Cornerstone Church of God, Sunday, December 31st at 6 pm. 202 Margrace Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

FOR SALE

TELEVES 8 BAY HI VHF/ UHF TV ANTENNA with pre amp. Paid over $200. Used one week. $175. Can text photos. 828-447-7728

CARPORTS, GARAGES, LEAN-TOS, RV COVERS. Large On Site Displays. J. Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

SMALL STOVE WOOD. Cut, split and delivered, $75. 828395-0758

CCBA BEGINNING BEEKEEPING CLASS. Learn about honey bees in our Cleveland County Beekeepers Association Beginning Beekeeper Class - January 20 & 27, 2024. (704) 487-7731 clevelandcountybeekeepersnc@gmail.com

STAMINA ATS 1405 AIR ROWER Stamina ATS 1405 Air Rower In Great Shape! Pictures available. Price $220.00. Call Sammy. (704) 418-5779 samrus53@yahoo. com

BUSINESS SERVICES

MAID FOR JESUS. Residential and Commercial Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, one time cleaning. 30% off ﬁrst cleaning. Phone: (828) 429-0568 ngev77@gmail.com

AMISH BAKERY WOODCRAFT EVERY SATURDAY. Amish donuts, fried pies, cutting boards, charcuterie boards, lazy susans, custom furniture, livestock shelters every Saturday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. 144 Iron Wheel Dr, Ellenboro NC. Amish owned, cash only. (828) 589-0250 sbmarketingwnc@outlook. com

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. 1/2 Cord split Oak & Hickory. Delivered $85. Allen Evans. (864) 492-4793

FOR SALE

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The Cherryville Eagle

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

WESTGATE PARK (From Page 1)

Looking over from the tennis courts to the basketball court at the newly refurbished Westgate Park, in Cherryville.

The beautiful tennis courts at the city’s Westgate Park.

Another view of the basketball court at Westgate Park in Cherryville.

The pavilion at Westgate Park, where families can have and host parties and cook-outs.

(photos provided)

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SELLING OUT. CONTURNIX QUAIL $5. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Bob Whites $8.00. Hatching Eggs. Chickens. Guineas $10. (704) 476-9943 jw28178@gmail.com

PETS & LIVESTOCK

CARS & TRUCKS AKC BORDER COLLIE PUPPIES. AKC Border Collie puppies for sale. Mom & Dad are on premises. Colors are black/white & red/white. Puppies will be up to date on all vaccinations & have a vet health certiﬁcate. Please call or text 706-980-1283 for more information. (706) 980-1283 storytellr36@gmail.com 8 MONTH OLD GREAT PYRENEES puppies. Up to date on shots and worming. $300 or best offer. 828-829-0038.

MINIATURE, DACHSHUND, PUPPIES. Miniature CKC registered dachshund puppies. 1 short haired, red male still available. Born 10-21-23, Ready for his new home. Will be de-wormed and have ﬁrst set of shots. (828) 429-9119

AKC REGISTERED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. LOOKING FOR A GOOD HOME ASKING $700. PARENTS ON SITE. 1 BOY AND 3 GIRLS. PRICE IS NEGOTIABLE! CONTACT PATTY IF INTERESTED @ (704) 6784653. (704) 678-4653 HELGA1777@YAHOO.COM

2016 FORD FUSION. Burgundy, Automatic, 4 cylinder, A/C, Power Seats, Cruise, Alloy Wheels, Power Windows & Locks, 131,782 miles, $8495, (704) 482-0441

1998 CHEVROLET S-10. Extended Cab, 5 Speed, 2.2L, good condition. 246,000 miles. $,3500 or OBO. 704600-5033. CAVAPOOCHONS FOR SALE. Cavapoochons (forever puppies) for sale 2 sweet boys left. 12.5% bishon frise and 12.5% toy poodle. 75% Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Gentle, playful, and affectionate. Up to date on shots and vet examined. $600 Text 336-300-5587. (336) 3005587

2013 NISSAN ROGUE. 170,000 miles, $3500.00, 2.5 liter, Runs great, interior clean, body straight, needs paint .27mpg. Call (828) 7487432 jdcovington@hotmail. com

TOY TEACUP CKC SHIHPOO MALE PUPPY, cream, $850; Lab mix male puppies, 8 months (1 ﬁxed), $150. UTD shots, worming, groomed, vet checked. Blue/silver female tabby Christmas kitten (4 months). 828-391-0919, no calls after 9:30pm.

2018 HONDA CRF110F BIKE. Off Road Bike. Great Christmas Gift! Like Brand New. Garage Kept. Have Owners Manual., Title, etc. $1800 Firm. Don’t Miss This Deal!. Leave Message if No Answer. Call (704) 435-1516

FEMALE DONKEY FOR SALE. 8 mths old, grey with black cross. $300. 704-6928752.

2017 KEYSTONE HIDEOUT 178LHS CAMPER FOR SALE BY OWNER. Used little. Sleeps 1-2. Must see! Shelby area. $5500. (704) 477-3109 sukennon137@ gmail.com

VACATIONS

2002 GMC SONOMA. 4 wheel drive, extended cab. 135,600 miles. Too many new parts to list. (864) 491-0956

AKITA PUPPY. 12 week old female Akita puppy. All shots, AKC registered. Parents on site. $300. 704-974-7041 TOY & MINI AUSSIES. Male & female. UTD shots & worming. Ready now. Cliffside area. Paper & crate trained. 828-289-6756.

2005 TOYOTA PRIUS. Hybrid, 299,000 miles, Great Deal!, Bluetooth GPS, good condition, new battery pack. $3600 lv. msg. (704) 9424788

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

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FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

BRICK HOUSE WITH CARPORT. 427 Leander St, Shelby, NC. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $1250, Deposit $1250. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

135-28 WIGGINS LANE, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC. Single wide, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Rent $1295, Deposit $1295, App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

2014 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO VAN. Approximately 140,000 miles. Call 704-692-3322 AKC BELGIAN MALINOIS Born 11/27/2023. 5 MALE and 3 FEMALE. Color - mahogany, and fawn. Mom and dad on site. Now taking Deposits, call or send text if no answer. (704) 466-6447 nicolas.norris1982@gmail. com

FOR RENT

PERMANENT CAMP SPOTS AVAILABLE. 680 NC HWY 226 Casar, NC. Monthly rent is $500 that includes up to $125 in utilities. Deposit is $375. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

LAUREL HILL APARTMENTS LOCATED IN SHELBY NC. Is currently accepting applications for our 1, 2 and 3 bedroom waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments, 1526 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC or call for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. (704) 487-1114 MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299

REAL ESTATE COMMERICAL STORAGE BUILDING. with loading dock. 3,866 sq ft., $4,000/month. 74 Highway, Gastonia. 704-6164287.

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FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 3 BEDROOMS, NEWLY REMODELED. New double windows and doors, attached carport, w/d hookup, stove, refrigerator. Everything new. Nice location. Ready to be used. Background check. $2,000 month, $2,000 deposit. 704-4186116

STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT. 803 S. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC. 80 to 320 sq.ft per unit, starting at $100. 704-214-4180. 116 KENTBURY DR. GROVER, NC. Singlewide, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Rent $925, Dep $925, App Fee $25 per adult. 704-424-4180. 5109 HAWTHORNE LAND, SHELBY, NC. HOUSE. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Rent $1650, Deposit $1650, App Fee $25 per adult. 704-2184180. 112 COMER AVE, KINGS MOUNTAIN. NC. Singlewide, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Rent $275 week, Deposit $1000. No pets, No smoking. App fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

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HOUSE WITH BUILDING. 1424 Frederick Street, Shelby, NC. 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $1250, Deposit $1250. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby. (704) 487-6354 LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE. Has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications now. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC (704) 482-7723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@RPMMANAGED.COM 135-127 WIGGINS LANE. KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC. Singlewide. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. Rent $1295. Deposit $1295 App Fee $25 per adult. 704214-4180.

110 COMER AVE, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC. Singlewide, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $250 weekly. Deposit $1000. No pets, No Smoking. App Fee $25 per adult. 704214-4180.

GASTON COUNTY COMMERCIAL STORAGE BUILDING with loading dock. 3,866 sq ft., $3,200/month. 74 Highway, Gastonia. (704) 616-4827

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $700 per month. 828-382-0475. FOREST CITY & OAKLAND AREA. 1&2 bedroom apartments, like new. $635-$795 plus deposit and references. Only well qualiﬁed need apply. westmainrentals.com or 828-351-3322