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County supports long-term vision plan Approves proposed ‘P-Card’ policy plan for department heads; key City staff LIVESTRONG’s certified trainer Carl Greene and instructor Margaret Litton at the Dover YMCA, which offers the free program. (photo by MEP/CF Media)

by MICHAEL E. POWELL

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At last Monday night’s, Jan. 11, City Council meeting, council members approved the Council minutes of Dec. 14, 2020, then heard from Mr. David Williams about Gaston County’s long-term vision plan. City Manager Jeff Cash said of Mr. Williams’ presentation, “The county is asking Cherryville for its support for the long-term vision for Gaston County. They want us to support and participate in the following: the development and implementation of a long-term community vision for Gaston County and the establishment and maintenance of a publicly accessible Community Indicators Data Dashboard.” Mr. Cash said there was no vote on the issue, adding, “It was mostly for informational purposes only. It is

Shelby YMCA’s free LIVESTRONG program Cherryville woman says instructors provide each participant with individual attention by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Shelby’s Dover YMCA’s free “LIVESTRONG” is all about providing an individual workout in a group setting for cancer survivors 18 and older, said instructor Margaret Litton recently. She is quick to point out that many in the class though, range in age from their 60s to their 70s. Long-time Cherryville resident and Cherryville Historical Museum director Pat Sherrill – one of the LIVESTRONG class participants – said, “I love this class because it meets everyone where you are and the level you are on. It is not an age-related class. My class has people of different ages, so, as a senior, my level of energy may be different and it works.”

Sherrill continued, “Margaret and Carl are available to everyone throughout the class to make sure you are doing exercises safely. “If you do it incorrectly you could be hurt. Before anyone can take this class, they need approval from their doctor. “Recently I gave my doctor in Charlotte a copy of the YMCA flyer so maybe he would understand what he has signed me up for and hopefully get this class started in Charlotte, if they don’t have it already.” Mrs. Sherrill noted, “When the YMCA closed as ‘nonessential’ I even sent an email to the Governor because I disagree with (the definition of) ‘nonessential’. This class is also a discussion class.” Sherrill said she has been a “Y” member most of her life, since she was 18, adding, “The YMCA building on Park Road in Charlotte was built many years ago. As a Charlotte volunteer I also gave tours of the new

building. That was over 40 years ago.” For Mrs. Sherrill, the LIVESTRONG classes are important to her, not only for the health aspects but, she noted, she “…likes the personal interest taken by the class and its instructors.” Said Sherrill, “If someone is sick, they are missed and a card is sent. This is truly a Christian organization and is totally essential. I am amazed that such classes would be made available to the public free of charge. These aware people take Christianity to a new level.” Litton and fellow instructor Carl Greene, along with supervisor Johnny Stamey, oversee the program which has been going on at the Shelby “Y” for some time now. Litton and Greene noted their program goals include rebuilding strength and endurance; increasing/improving flexibility and ability; reducing cancer therapy severity and side effects; See YMCA, Page 4

Pharmacies bringing vaccinations to NC long-term care facilities Health experts alarmed that large numbers of long-term care staff are turning down COVID-19 vaccinations. by KATE MARTIN Carolina Public Press

As coronavirus infections reach new statewide highs and the beds of hospitals fill with COVID-19 patients, a

“glimmer of hope” has arrived in North Carolina nursing homes. Pharmacists and other health care workers have started vaccinating longterm care workers and residents. It’s a moment that nursing home owner Mack McKeithan has been waiting for. Last week, he was the first to roll up his sleeve to get the Moderna coronavirus vaccine. He said he wanted to set the example. “We have encouraged our staff to take it, but we can also understand all of the paranoia that’s out there and why,” said McKeithan, who

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owns Fair Haven of Forest City in Rutherford County. “We can’t force them to do it.” Vaccination teams from CVS and Walgreens are traveling throughout the state to inoculate residents and staff at long-term care facilities, guided by the federal government. Each location will be visited three times, roughly once per month, until all who want the vaccine receive a series of two shots. Research indicates the Moderna vaccine, like others on the market, is around 95 percent effective if both shots are taken. See VACCINATIONS, Page 6

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The Cherryville City Council works on local issues at one of their regular session meetings, held every second Monday of each month. (Eagle/CF Media file photo by Michael E. Powell) early in the project at this point.” Next on the Council’s agenda was a consideration for a proposed community food pantry project, brought to the Council by Mr. Jody Fowler. This is proposed as a food pantry project brought to the Council by Mr. Fowler, who noted in a letter the project has been on his heart for a while now, adding he felt the community needs one as an outreach project that “could be easily accessible to those in need,” as he noted in his email to Mr. Cash, Mayor Beam, and the Council members. City Manager Cash noted nothing was decided

Cherryville soldier found deceased in Fort Bliss barracks 1st Armored Division soldier arraigned in court-martial proceedings FORT BLISS, TX – According to media releases from the office of Lt. Col. Allie Payne, 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss Public Affairs Officer for Fort Bliss, an investigation is underway in the December 2020 death of a Cherryville soldier. Also, 1st Armored Division soldier was arraigned in court-martial proceedings, according to a Friday, Jan. 15, media release from LTC Payne’s office. As per the release, the arraignment for a 1st Armored Division soldier, identified as PFC Christian G. Alvarado, sent to court-martial took place Thursday, Jan. 14, at Fort Bliss. On Jan. 14, 2021, at a general court-martial convened on Fort Bliss, TX, a military judge arraigned PFC Alvarado on two specifications of making a false official statement, three specifications of sexual as-

PFC Asia M. Graham, of Cherryville. (photo provided by the U.S. Army) sault, and one specification of aggravated assault in violation of Articles 107, 120, and 128 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The media release noted that the military judge has

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at the Monday night meeting, adding, “It was tabled to have additional discussion specifically about the location at the next Work Session, which will be Jan. 26, at 5:30 p.m., at the Fire Station.” Mr. Cash said the Council is supportive of the concept. Mayor H.L. Beam, III, proclaimed the week of Jan. 24-30, 2021 as School Choice Week in Cherryville, and read a proclamation to that effect. Some of the tenets put forth in the proclamation include: Cherryville’s children having access to the highest quality education See PLAN, Page 6

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yet to set a trial date in this case. As per the release, “PFC Alvarado is assigned to the 1-501st Attack Battalion, 1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade. He See SOLDIER, Page 6

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Mildred Hall CHERRYVILLE – Mildred Dellinger Conner Hall, 93, of Cherryville, passed away of COVID-19 Jan. 16, 2021. She was born Sept. 12, 1927 in Gaston County, a daughter of the late Marion Alfred and Amanda Ada Farris Dellinger. Mildred was a child of the Great Depression and learned to be frugal for her family, charitable to the needy, sympathetic to others struggles and generous to a fault. She taught her children to help others and the value in working hard. Mildred was the bedrock of her family. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist for 45 years and served as a Sunday school teacher for a time. Mildred enjoyed gardening, canning and loved cooking for her family and others. In the last three years of her life, she enjoyed spending every inseparable moment with the person that she said made her soul happy, her joy, her husband, Guy. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Fred Conner, with whom she had 12 children; and three of her daughters, Cathy Geneva Cook, Loyce Ann Leophard Strader and Joyce Ann Conner; and one son, Billy Wayne, and grandson Cameron Taylor Conner; her parents and brothers, William Lee, Doris Lewis, Arthur, Jessie Alfred, Clyde Everette, Lloyd Junior; and sisters, Amanda Bryte Conner, Maven McSwain Rumeny and Lela Pearl McSwain; and most recently by her husband, William Guy Hall, Jr. Left to cherish her memory are her children and their spouses; daughters; Judy Marlene Parrish and husband, William Rabon, Rita Faye Conner, Linda Annette Williams and husband, James, Brenda Louise McElroy and husband, Mikell; sons, Jimmy Fred, Lester Junior and wife, Melinda, Timothy Dean and wife, Shelly, Bobby Ray and wife, Cathy; 20 adoring grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Olney Presbyterian Church Cemetery on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 at 2 p.m., with Travis Mull officiating. Condolence messages may be sent online at www. mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the Hall family.

William Guy Hall, Jr. CHERRYVILLE – William Guy Hall, Jr., passed away, due to COVID-19, at the age of 92, peacefully at his home in Cherryville, N.C., on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. He was born Feb. 14, 1928, in Mecklenburg County, to the late William Guy, Sr., and Jewel Ellen Fowler Hall. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Octie E. Foster Hall; and son, William Guy Hall, III. He was followed in death by his loving wife, Mildred Dellinger Conner Hall. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Lois Melinda Hall Williams; granddaughter, Stephanie Williams; grandsons, Joseph, Nathaniel and Brian Williams; and a multitude of adoring step-children and step-grandchildren. He was proud to have served 24 years in the Army and retired with a rank of Sergeant First Class. He fought in WWII and in two campaigns of the Vietnam War, as a Military Intelligence Specialist, where he earned numerous ribbons and medals. He lived in Germany during a portion of his service. He spoke nine languages and he still spoke fluently in French, Spanish and German, with the German language being his favorite. He earned his Associates degree in Applied Science from Kings College and had multiple certificates and awards for continuing education throughout his life. Some of his favorite things were classical music and chocolate. His greatest love of all was his caring and doting wife, Mildred. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private graveside service will be held at Salisbury National Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors. Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfuneralhome.net. Carpenter – Porter Funeral & Cremation Services served the family of Mr. Hall.

Bob Carpenter CHERRYVILLE – Robert Lee “Bob” Carpenter, Jr., 69, of Requa Rd., passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born Sept. 30, 1951 in Lincoln County to the late Robert Lee Sr., and Merle Dellinger Carpenter. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He retired from American & Efird. Bob was a member of the Cherryville Bass Masters where he served as President for many years. He was a member of Second Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher for the Men’s Sunday School Class. He did services at Peak Resources on behalf of Second Baptist. He served as the Property and Grounds Chairman and always worked at the church to set up tables, change light bulbs, or anything that needed to be done. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Cheri Self Carpenter; children, Mickey Carpenter of Washington, DC, Lisa Carpenter of Texas, Leslie Humphries (Corey) of Saw Mills, NC, Diane Younger (Todd) of Union Grove, NC, and Susie Jenkins (Scott) of Cherryville; grandchildren, Chloe and Sophie of Texas, Courtney Humphries of Sylva; Morgan and Evan Younger of Union Grove, Taryn and Maddie Jenkins, of Cherryville, and Raegan Black of Cherryville; sister, Sharon Smiley of Cherryville; and numerous other relatives and friends. A funeral service was held Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at 2 p.m., at Second Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Lail officiating. Burial followed at City Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, 201 N. Houser St., Cherryville, NC, 28021. Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfuneralhome.net. Carpenter – Porter Funeral & Cremation Services served the family of Mr. Carpenter.

County offers appointment-based services In an effort to protect both its employees and residents, Gaston County is implementing appointment-based services at its administration building. Those services started in December 2020. For those who need to make tax payments, the County continues to offer drive-through tax bill payments, for residents who wish to pay in person by cash or check, at 405 N. Chester St. in Gastonia. This eliminates the need for face-to-face contact, making this payment method a safer and contact-less option for citizens and county employees alike. The drive-through operates Monday through Friday,

8:30 a.m., to 4:30 p.m. Non-cash payments may also be made by utilizing drop boxes at the tax office, located at the Gaston County Administration Office, 128 W. Main Ave., in Gastonia. The drop boxes are located on each side of the rear entrance doors of the building. The Gaston County Senior Center is also operating on an appointment-only basis. The Gaston County library system will continue to operate with the current in-person hours combined with curbside service. The Gaston County Museum will continue to be open to guests, but will require masks for anyone

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who chooses to visit. Some county facilities will continue to require temperature checks and health questionnaires for employees and visitors, including all Gaston County Health Department locations, Gaston County’s Department of Social Services and the Gaston County Senior Center in Dallas. The Veterans Services Office, because it serves a clientele that is often highrisk, will remain closed for in-person services and will continue to serve that community via telephonic and email appointments. The Veterans Services Office is using a drop box to handle the delivery of documents.

S e n ate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) announced last week he intends Sen. Kathy to appoint Harrington Sen. Kathy Harrington (R-Gaston) as a co-chair of the Senate Appropriations/ Base Budget committee and of the Senate Pensions Committee for the 2021-22 legislative biennium. The Appropriations/

Base Budget committee is responsible for legislation funding the state budget which encompasses agencies and entities across North Carolina. Senator Harrington has served as a co-chair of this committee since 2014. Committee chairmen lead the meetings and help facilitate the amendment process before bills go to the floor for a vote. “I want to thank Sen. Harrington for being willing to serve as a chairwoman for the Ap-

propriations and Pensions committees. Her expertise will be invaluable as we return to Raleigh to work on behalf of all North Carolinians,” Berger said. Sen. Harrington said, “I am eager to get to work on the state budget and the many issues which are important to the citizens of Gaston County and the state of North Carolina in the 2021 Long Session. I appreciate the trust Senator Berger has placed in me to co-chair these important committees.”

Cherryville business report listed suspect possessing methamphetamine, possessing marijuana up to ½ ounce, habitual larceny, and possessing drug paraphernalia. Seized: 1.8 grams of methamphetamine; 2.3 grams of marijuana; and 0.25 dosage units of an unknown type drug. Closed/cleared by arrest. 1-9: Cherryville woman reports assault on a female, with minor injures reported as well, by listed suspect who assaulted victim at her Cherryville residence. Closed/cleared by arrest. 1-10: CPD officer reports RDO and assault on a female (no injuries listed) by listed suspect. Closed/ cleared by arrest. 1-11: Cherryville teen reports call for service as adult victim did not return home to her Cherryville address. Case is active and under further investigation. 1-11: Cherryville lawn and garden business reports theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories, and destruction/damage/vandalism of property ($900/catalytic converter/damage to exhaust/1989 Ford F150) by unknown person(s) who committed listed acts and damages. Case is active and under further investigation. 1-12: GCPD officers report further investigation into larceny/other and “all other” at 4304 Old Lincolnton Rd., Crouse. 1-12: GCPD officers report closing/clearing by arrest a misdemeanor drug/narcotic violation at Old Lincolnton Rd., and Hephzibah Church Rd., Crouse. 1-12: Cherryville gas mart reports call for service by employee to report unnamed suspect possessed counterfeit money ($20 bill) Counterfeit bill was seized. Case closed by other means. 1-13: On Jan. 10, Cherryville woman reported stalking by listed suspect who stalked her. Case is active and under further investigation. 1-14: Cherryville woman reports larceny ($15/ball peen hammer) by unknown person(s) taking listed item w/o her consent. Closed by other means. 1-14: Man at a Cherryville business address reports B&E of a motor vehicle by unknown person(s) who broke into his truck. Case is active and under further investigation.

1-6: A vehicle driven by Scott Lamar Humphrey, 54, 752 Dallas – Spencer Mtn. Rd., Dallas, collided into the rear of a vehicle driven by Howard Joe Gantt, 73, 432 Paul H. Beam Rd., Cherryville, which was stopped in the travel lane, going east, at Main St., and Cherry Street. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Humphrey vehicle: $1,500; to the Gantt vehicle: $1,000. 1-7: A vehicle driven by Tia Maria Parker, 43, 213 Bell Rd., Trlr. 13, Kings Mountain, was making a left turn from Hwy. 150 onto Rudisill St., and a vehicle driven by Ronnie Lee Rudisill, 70, 4551 W. Hwy. 27, Vale, was traveling east on Hwy. 150. The Parker vehicle collided with the Rudisill vehicle. The injured individual from the Parker vehicle was treated at the scene by GEMS, then transported to Gaston Memorial in Gastonia. The Parker vehicle was towed by McDaniel’s Towing to McDaniel’s Towing. The Rudisill vehicle was towed by Hampton’s Towing to Hampton’s Towing. Est. damages to the Parker vehicle: $5,000; to the Rudisill vehicle: $3,000. 1-11: A vehicle driven by Alexandria Grace Hefner, 17, 107 Brown Watterson Rd., Cherryville, collided in the rear with a vehicle driven by Gabriella Alexis Berry, 19, 205 Carolina Dr., Cherryville, who was stopped in the travel lane of Church St., heading west. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Hefner vehicle: $3,500; to the Berry vehicle: $500. 1-12: A vehicle owned by Eon Holding LLC, 1402 E. 21st St., Tulsa, OK, struck a fence and post at 600 W. Academy St., Cherryville, causing $500 in damage to both. Damage to truck: listed as “unknown”. No injuries reported. 1-13: A vehicle driven by Linda Crain Woodard, 68, 607 N. Pink St., Cherryville, and a vehicle driven by Angela Ngoc Kim, 17, 106 Henry Putnam Rd., Cherryville, collided at W. Church St., and N. Mountain Street. Ms. Kim was stopped at the red light at this intersection when Mrs. Woodard’s vehicle collided with the rear of the Kim vehicle. Mrs. Woodard told the responding officer her brakes gave out. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Woodard vehicle: $0; to the Kim vehicle: $200. 1-14: A vehicle driven by Kenneth Alan Towery, 68, 6580 Houser Farm Rd., Vale, exited a parking lot on E. Church St., and attempted to turn left from the right lane in front of a vehicle driven by Lisa Jean Duray, 53, 325 Aurora Blvd., Matthews, NC, who was traveling east on E. Church Street. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Towery vehicle: $2,000; to the Duray vehicle: $2,000.

■ POLICE ARREST 1-9: Jason Scott Hannon, 23, 709 East Dr., Cherryville; one count, misdemeanor larceny. $1,000 secured bond. 1-9: Joshua Douglas Kaylor, 40, 601-A North Dr., Cherryville; one count felony possession of methamphetamine; one count each misdemeanor possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce; habitual larceny; and possession of drug paraphernalia. $20,000 secured bond. 1-9: Dennis James Friday, 62, 525 Mountain Meadows, Bessemer City; one count misdemeanor assault on a female. No bond listed, but a DV hold was issued by Magistrate T. N. Brown. 1-10: Dustin Van Williams, 40, 102 Meredith Dr., Cherryville; one count RDO; and one count misdemeanor assault on a female. No bond set but a DV hold issued by Magistrate T. L. Martin. 1-11: Ashley Reynolds Clinton, 34, 767 Hephzibah Church Rd., Crouse, was arrested at this same address by GCPD officers for one count of an OFA (contempt of court/perjury/ court violation). 1-11: William Brandon Clinton, 36, 1830 George Brown Rd., Crouse, was arrested at 761 Hephzibah Church Rd., Crouse, by GCPD officers on five (5) counts of an OFA (contempt of court/perjury/ court violation). INCIDENTS 1-8: On Tuesday, Jan. 5, a Charlotte learning center with operations in Cherryville reported larceny ($200) from a vehicle: specifically, a Dodge Ram which had parts/accessories removed from it while at a Cherryville address. An unknown person(s) removed a catalytic converter from said vehicle. Case is active and under further investigation. 1-8: On Wednesday, Jan. 6, a man (no listed address) reported an unnamed male obtained property by false pretense from him at a Cherryville address by the listed victim sending money ($225) for an item, which he didn’t receive. Case is active and is under further investigation. 1-9: Two Kings Mountain men and another man (address not listed in report) reported threats communicated to them by unnamed person(s) in the Cherryville McDonald’s parking lot. Case is active and is under further investigation. 1-9: A Cherryville man reports larceny ($100/air rifle) by two listed suspects who took listed item w/o his permission. Case closed by other means. 1-9: Cherryville gas mart reports larceny ($5.88/two Red Bull Energy drinks) by listed suspect who took listed items w/o payment or consent. Closed/cleared by arrest. 1-9: CPD officer and

WRECKS 1-4: A vehicle driven by Ashlee Javon Sanders, 28, 4343 Old Lincolnton Rd., Crouse, and a vehicle driven by Louise Oates Burns, 68, 2436 Nixon Dr., Shelby, collided as they were on E. Church St., near N. Cherry Street. Ms. Sanders was traveling on E. Church St., when she merged into Mrs. Burns’ (who was traveling west on E. Church St.) lane of travel. No injuries reported. Est. damage to both vehicles: $250/vehicle.

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From Your CBL: A couple of “Top 10” library lists for you! by TRACI POLLITT CBL Branch Manager

We love lists, and we especially love the ones that are compiled at the end of the year. We’re a bit late with these, but our coworkers at the main branch in Gastonia put together lists of the Top 10 Most Borrowed items in a few categories. Let’s look at non-fiction first, shall we? Four of the titles were autobiographies, and history was in high demand. Here is the Top 10 Most Borrowed Nonfiction Books of 2020: Educated by Tara Westover; Becoming by Michelle Obama; Open Book by Jessica Simpson; A Very Stable Genius: Donald J. Trump’s Testing of America by Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig; The Answer Is…: Reflections on My Life by Alex Trebek; The Crying Book by Heather Christie; The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson; Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man by Mary L. Trump; Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates; and The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West

by David McCullough. Now, moving on to fiction titles, we had some surprises! Delia Owens bestseller of 2018 was still on our Top 10 list! We’re not sure if that means the title kept finding new readers or if patrons were re-reading it. In any case, it claimed the ‘#1’ spot. Many familiar names made this list as well, but oddly, none of the authors had more than one title. We would not have been surprised to see James Patterson on there a few times...or Nora Roberts. Most of the titles were suspense/thriller types, but for good measure we had some serious reads (American Dirt, 28 Summers) and some humor (Twisted Twenty-Six). Here are the Top 10 Most Borrowed Fiction Books of 2020: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens; A Minute to Midnight by David Baldacci; Camino Winds by John Grisham; Treason by Stuart Woods; Hideaway by Nora Roberts; The Summer House by James Patterson; 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand; American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins; Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng; and Twisted Twenty-Six by Janet Evanovich. And don’t forget to check out the most bor-

rowed audiobooks and DVDs (see photos). The DVD category resulted in not one but two ties, and it’s obvious that while our patrons like movies, they also enjoy binging on various series. We want to remind everyone that you have multiple ways to enjoy these collections as well – physical items (available through curbside checkout), electronic (NC Digital Library, Freading, and more), and streaming (hoopla!). For more information on how to access and/or use our catalog, just give us a call at (704) 4356767. We’ll be happy to walk you through the process! Finally, we want to share some very happy news to start this new year. We have a new “edition” here in our library family! Ms. Kim and her husband welcomed their first child – a baby girl – earlier this month. We want to welcome her to the wonderful world of books and our awesome community! As always, feel free to call us with any and all library-related questions. A gentle reminder that our hours and services are subject to change right now, so you might want to call before you head our way; a sudden staffing shortage

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headquarters in Raleigh. After required federal and state tax withholdings, she took home $176,876. The $250,000 Money Match game launched in November with four top prizes of $250,000. One top prize remains to be won. Ticket sales from

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As Gaston County rolls out its second large-scale vaccination clinic at last Friday’s Gastonia Farmer’s Market, it is also preparing for the change in requirements rolled out last Thursday by the state. The state has added in the 65-to-74-year-old population as part of what is now being referred to as Group 2. Gaston County is continuing to register individuals both through its hotline, (704) 866-3170, and at GastonSaves.com/ covid19vaccine. Thousands of Gaston County residents have already registered online since that option was launched last Thursday. County employees will continue to staff the hotline during the week starting at 8 a.m., and will be available each day until 5 p.m. It has pulled employees from departments across the county and is getting additional assistance from the North Carolina Depart-

KAREN DUNCAN Instructional Technology Specialist for Gaston College ment of Health and Human Services to help manage the historically high call volume. In response, the County will soon be adding vaccination days on Wednesdays in addition to Fridays as it will soon not only be providing the first shot to hundreds of residents at a time, but also the second round of vaccine to complete the process. The county also opened up another 2,400 vaccination

appointments for the next three weeks. The County is also working closely with its partners at CaroMont Health and Kintegra Health to maximize the opportunities to get members of the community vaccinated. Those in the 65-74 age range should expect it may take a few weeks to get to their turn in line as the County has booked out appointments with remaining healthcare workers (Group 1) and the 75-andover population that have pre-registered for appointments. Vaccination clinics continue to be by appointment only, to manage the flow of traffic and allow for as smooth a process as possible. Residents are encouraged to sign up for COVID-19 information email alerts at www. GastonSaves.com/covid19vaccine.

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Carl Greene and Margaret Litton clean the YMCA equipment after each use by their LIVESTRONG classes. (photos by MEP/CF Media)

YMCA From Page 1 preventing unwanted weight changes; and improving self-esteem and energy levels. Regarding their participants, Litton noted they do require a medical clearance form from the participant’s doctor in order to document if there are any limitations for the participants. Mr. Greene agreed, adding, “It’s required to release them (the participants) to be able to exercise. We do it on an individual basis.” Both added that with the LIVESTRONG program, they try and give their participants an overview of various ways to work out

on the equipment provided, such as exercise bands, body weight, and any of the various machines at the facility. The classes are tailored, said Greene and Litton, to each participant’s needs at the time. “We ask them,” said Litton, “and go from there.” Litton noted their class size right now is seven, adding, “We try to keep them (the classes) to no more than six. We started with 10, but due to COVID, it decreased a bit.” For more information or to register, call Litton at (704) 484-9622, or email her at mlitton@clevecoymca.org. The Dover YMCA is located at 411 Cherryville Hwy., Shelby, NC.

Certified trainer Carl Greene demonstrates the use of one of the weight machines at the Dover YMCA.

GASTONIA – As per a Gaston County media release, spokesman Adam Gaub said that after a successful first week of vaccinating frontline health care workers and first responders, Gaston County’s Public Health, Emergency Medical Services and Emergency Management Departments are preparing for vaccination clinics for the county’s elderly population and others who qualify for early vaccines. Wrote Mr. Gaub, “In line with the revised groupings passed down by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control, the clinics will offer vaccinations to any Gaston County resident 75 years or older beginning on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at the Gastonia Farmer’s Market.” He continued, “In the two clinics for 1A this week, we’ve vaccinated nearly 600 folks so far.” He noted the county didn’t yet have a final count as of Thursday, Dec. 31. More information about the event will be shared early next week, he added. In addition to those 75 and older – classified as being in 1B, Group 1 according to the state categorization – those individuals who are part of the 1A grouping who did not already get vaccinated are welcome to attend Friday’s clinic. Gaub also noted “1A” includes “…frontline health care workers and first responders who have direct contact with individuals who are potentially COVID-positive, as well as long-term care facility residents and staff.” Gaston County plans to continue hosting weekly vaccination clinics as doses are made available. Future locations and times will be announced as they are finalized at GastonSaves.com. “We have arrived, as a com-

munity, as a state and a nation,” shared Public Health Director Steve Eaton. “The biggest game-changer in terms of a pandemic is a vaccine. Both the people giving the vaccine and receiving the vaccine are part of history here in Gaston County.” Frontline essential workers are also a part of the 1B distribution, but are slated to be vaccinated after residents who are 75 years and older, as there is not enough vaccine currently available to handle this entire group at once. The CDC defines frontline essential workers as first responders (e.g., firefighters and police officers), corrections officers, food and agricultural workers, U.S. Postal Service workers, manufacturing workers, grocery store workers, public transit workers, and those who work in the education sector (teachers and support staff members) as well as child care workers. Those frontline essential workers who are 50 and over will be offered the vaccine first, followed by those frontline workers of any age. GastonSaves.com will contain updates on where Gaston County stands on the vaccination group schedule. Even with the rollout of the vaccine to the initial groups, Eaton warned that Gaston County is seeing its highest levels of hospitalizations and percent positivity rate since the pandemic began. He urged residents to double down on mask wearing and avoid gatherings with members outside of your own household. “While we are thrilled to have vaccinations on hand and be providing them to our community, it will take some time to vaccinate enough people to see the full impact. We have to continue doing our part to prevent the spread.”

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Does It Work and Is It Covered by Medicare? Dear Savvy Senior, Is acupuncture a viable treatment for pain and is it covered by Medicare? Since the pandemic hit, I have a lot of lower back and neck pain and am wondering if it’s worth trying. What can you tell me? Looking for Solutions Dear Looking, Many studies over the years – funded by the National Institutes of Health – have found acupuncture to be very effective in easing pain and can help with a variety of other ailments too. Here’s what you should know. Acupuncture Treatment First used in China more than 2,000 years ago, acupuncture has become increasingly popular in the United States over the past decade. While acupuncture isn’t a cure-all treatment, it is a safe, drug-free option for relieving many different types of pain including low back pain, neck pain, osteoarthritis, migraine headaches, ﬁbromyalgia, postoperative pain, tennis elbow, carpel tunnel syndrome, dental pain and more. Studies have also shown that it can be helpful in treating asthma, depression, digestive disorders, menopause symptoms like hot ﬂashes, and nausea caused by chemother-

apy or anesthesia. Exactly how or why acupuncture works isn’t fully understood, but it’s based on the traditional Eastern theory that vital energy ﬂows through pathways in the body, and when any of these pathways get blocked, pain and illness result. Acupuncture unblocks the pathways to restore health.

After placement, the needles are sometimes twirled or manipulated, or stimulated with electricity or heat. You may feel a brief, sharp sensation when the needle is inserted, but generally it’s not painful. Once the needle is in place, however, you may feel a tingling sensation, numbness, mild pressure or warmth.

However, today most Western practitioners believe that acupuncture works because it stimulates the nerves causing the release of endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkiller hormones. It’s also shown to increase blood circulation, decrease inﬂammation and stimulate the immune system.

How many treatments you’ll need will depend on the severity of your condition – 12 treatments done weekly or biweekly is very common. It’s also important to know that acupuncture can be used in conjunction with other conventional medical treatments, or by itself.

What to Expect During acupuncture, practitioners stimulate speciﬁc points on the body by inserting thin needles through the skin. The needles are solid, sterile and disposable (used only once), and as thin as a cat’s whisker.

Cost and Coverage The cost per treatment typically runs anywhere from $40 to $150, depending on where you are in the country and what style of treatment you are receiving.

The number of needles used for each treatment can vary anywhere from a few, up to a dozen or more. And where the needles are actually stuck depends on the condition being treated, but they are typically inserted about one-quarter to 1-inch deep and are left in place for about 20 minutes.

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Medicaid Services announced that original Medicare will now cover up to 12 acupuncture sessions in 90 days for patients with chronic lower back pain. Eight additional sessions can be added if patients show improvement. But in order to receive Medicare coverage, you must use a licensed acupuncturist who is supervised by a medical doctor, physician assistant or nurse practitioner trained in acupuncture, who will need to process the acupuncture claim. Currently, licensed acupuncturists can’t directly bill Medicare. To find an acupuncturist in your area ask your doctor for a referral, or you can do a search online. Two good resources are the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (nccaom.org), and the American Academy of Medical Acupuncturists (medicalacupuncture.org), which offers a directory of MDs and DOs who are certified to practice acupuncture. 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.

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Pay attention to the voice of God in this noisy world prayer, we have seen Over the that God’s voice – past couple both in the Old Tesof weeks, in tament and in the our Sunday words of Jesus and worship, I His followers – it is have been a voice of promise, focusing on a voice that creates, the theme of a voice that blesses, hearing and that liberates. It is a deciphering REV. BEN KIFER God’s voice Pastor – St. John’s voice of truth, that demands liberty and in a noisy Lutheran Church justice. It is an upworld. The world is filled with so many lifting voice, never cynical, voices, and they have more always providing hope. It is not a voice that is access to us than ever before. Many claim to be the swayed by the heat of the voice of God, but decidedly, moment, but is consistent and insists on seeing they are not! Through reading scrip- through the vision of recture and spending time in onciling the whole world to

Himself. And so, whatever else we might hear in the world around us, we need to use the filter of Jesus Christ to decipher which is really God’s voice in the world today. And this week, I can’t help but be inspired to think about the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose holiday we celebrated Monday, Jan. 8. In 1963, he wrote a letter to the white clergy of Birmingham who had criticized his actions and movement. He wrote to them from jail. “I feel that you are men of genuine good will and that your criticisms are sin-

cerely set forth, I want to try to answer your statement in what I hope will be patient and reasonable terms.” He said things like “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” “Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” “I must say to you that we have not made a single gain in civil rights without determined legal and nonviolent pressure. Lamentably, it is an historical fact that privileged groups seldom give up their privileges voluntarily.” He called people out for being, “more devoted to ‘order’ than to justice; and

for being those “who prefer a negative peace – which is the absence of tension – to a positive peace – which is the presence of justice.” And he called for “the transition from an obnoxious negative peace to a substantive and positive peace, in which all men will respect the dignity and worth of human personality.” Now, those words – to me – seem to be motivated and inspired by the voice of God in this world. I know we can think of other examples too – but they seem to combine all the things that we’ve spoken about that characterize the voice of

the Divine. Maybe most importantly, words like these – voices like these call us to be better versions of ourselves and our societies than we’ve ever been before. In these days, my friends, PAY ATTENTION. There are a lot of voices claiming to speak for God, but few really do. Use the filter of Truth, Love, building up, justice, blessing, creativity, and God’s vision of the salvation of all things to pinpoint God’s voice in this crazy, noisy world. Thanks be to God!

Heading into Cherryville Area the unknown Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org When I was a kid, I always loved to wade out deep into the ocean as far as I Rev. Trent Tankin could. I would wander out until I could not even feel the sand underneath me. The only problem was, I was completely scared of what may have been under the water that I could not see. I often thought, “Was that a great white shark that just touched mt foot, or seaweed?” As we enter 2021, one thing most people will fear will be the uncertainty of the unknown. We have no idea what this year will hold, what possibly could happen next, however God knows. In Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus had just finished the awesome miracle of feeding the five thousand. After such a long and eventful day, Jesus sent His disciples by boat to the next area. Jesus waited behind and took some private prayer time with the Father on a hillside. That night the wind blew strong and the waves were mighty on the water. In the midst of the storm, Jesus appeared walking on the water near the boat. The disciples were terrified it was a ghost until Jesus spoke to them. Peter asked that he might join Jesus on the water. Jesus

invited him, and he began to walk on the water to Jesus. As he looked at the waves and wind around him, he began to sink, crying out to Jesus to save him. Jesus took him by the hand and pulled him up, while questioning his weak faith. As they entered the boat, the wind ceased. The disciples worshipped Jesus there in the boat. Jesus invited Peter to come, but Peter had to take a leap of faith and step into the water. He had no idea what would happen, he just walked to Jesus. Peter was just fine, until he took his eyes off of Jesus and began to sink. Fortunately, when he sank, Jesus was there to save him. We may have no idea what tomorrow may hold, yet by faith we must step out of the boat toward Jesus. Yes, we will fail from time to time, even sin. There will be times when we begin to sink. When we do, Jesus will be there to save us. One thing we can always trust in, is that there is no place better to head, than to the arms of Jesus. Sadly, too often we as people, and as a nation, have taken our eyes off of Jesus, looking to the chaos of this world. We are finding ourselves sinking in the waves of this world. If we will simply call out to Jesus, He will save us.

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First Presbyterian Church 107 West Academy Street, Cherryville Anthony Grove Baptist Church 100 Anthony Grove Road Crouse, NC 704-435-6001 Bess Chapel United Methodist Church 6073 Flay Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-7969 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

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Emmanuel Baptist Church 1155 Marys Grove Church Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-5764

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

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

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

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

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

Victory Life Assembly 1655 Shelby Highway Cherryville, NC 704-435-5539

First Church of the Nazarene 301 North Elm Street Cherryville, NC 828-838-2428 First Presbyterian Church 107 West Academy Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6064 First United Methodist Church 601 N. Pink St. Cherryville, NC 704-435-6732 First Wesleyan Church 800 North Pink Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6069 Free Saints Chapel Church 813 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-0949 Gospel Way Baptist Church 3904 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Cherryville, NC 866-356-3219 Jesus Servant Ministries 108 N. Mountain St. Cherryville, NC 704-769-8085 Legacy Church 805 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-457-9615

Oak Grove AME Zion Church 542 Flint Hill Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3687 Oak Grove Baptist Church 219 Tot Dellinger Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3053 Revival Tabernacle 1104 Delview Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-4073 Rudisill Chapel AME Zion Church 417 South Mountain Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-5621

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

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However, far fewer people are getting vaccinated than officials had hoped, said Dr. Mandy Cohen, secretary for the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services. Last week she said she has anecdotal reports of around half of workers in long-term care refusing the vaccine. Hotbed for deadly disease spread The low vaccination rate worries Lauren Zingraff, executive director for the nonprofit Friends of Residents in Long-Term Care. “The reason COVID-19 has been as catastrophic and deadly as it has been in long-term care is because of the spread of the virus due to staff spreading it,” Zingraff said. “Many staff don’t know they have it.” In North Carolina, three out of every five people who have died of COVID19 since the start of the pandemic are over age 75. Nearly half of the state’s deaths are people in longterm care, such as a skilled nursing facility or adult care home. People with the virus can have mild symptoms, similar to a cold or flu, or they can face dire health consequences that last for weeks or even months. And then some people don’t have any symptoms at all, but still spread the virus. These asymptomatic carriers of COVID-19 worry Zingraff. “The reason it is a wildfire (in nursing homes) is because it is coming from the staff,” she said. “The only way residents can be protected is if the staff are getting the vaccine.” As of Monday, DHHS reported that 7,578 North Carolinians are confirmed to have died from the virus, with nearly 375,000 Americans dead in less than a year, according to Johns Hopkins University. Of the 165,900 doses allocated for the state’s longterm care residents and staff, nearly 24,000, or 14.5

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she had been in Avery and Mitchell counties at two other homes to set up vaccination clinics for staff and residents. Overall, Patel said, vaccinations are going relatively smoothly, with her pharmacy receiving regular vaccine shipments. She reported no shortages but said fewer people are getting vaccinated than had been planned. “I think they’re just scared that it’s going to have long-term side effects, or even side effects in general, just because it was approved so quickly,” Patel said. “So, a lot of people are refusing it.” In December, she said, staffers held one clinic prepared to administer 250 doses of the Moderna coronavirus vaccines. “We only administered about 50,” she said. Those who do opt for the vaccine are relieved that an end is in sight to a pandemic that has shuttered them away from visiting loved ones for nearly a year. “A lot of people that I’ve given the vaccine to, they’re just really thankful that we finally have a vaccine,” Patel said. “A lot of people say it doesn’t hurt.” Patel and others who are vaccinating in long-term care will return to nursing homes in 28 days, and then a third time 28 days after that. She and McKeithan said they hoped more staffers will elect to get their first dose in the second visit, after they see how their co-workers and residents fare from the visit last week. Vaccine hesitancy It’s too early to tell whether the vaccine refusal rate will remain high. Some nursing home operators are encouraging workers to get vaccinated at different times to minimize absences in the rare occurrence of an adverse reaction, said Dr. Susan Kansagra with DHHS. “Just in case there are some of those minor side

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From Page 1 entered the U.S. Army in July 2018 and arrived at Fort Bliss in February 2019. This is his first duty station. “As a reminder to the Fort Bliss community, charges are merely accusations and PFC Alvarado, like all Americans, is presumed innocent until proven guilty.” LTC Payne said in her first release last week about this case that Army officials are investigating after 19-year-old N.C. native, Private First-Class Asia M. Graham, who was stationed at Fort Bliss, in El Paso, TX, was found deceased in her barracks on New Year’s Eve. PFC Graham, who called Cherryville home, was found unresponsive and was later pronounced dead by the fort’s Department of Emergency Services, according to the earlier PR document from Payne’s office. It was noted by her office an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding her death. As per the media release and according to Army officials, PFC Graham had just arrived at Fort Bliss in December 2019 after finishing Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Jackson, S.C. Payne said she was assigned to I-501st Attack Battalion, 1st Armored Division, Combat Aviation Brigade. Graham was a Human Resource Specialist who joined the Army in July 2019 from Charlotte. Fort Bliss was her first station, it was noted. “The Iron Eagle team is deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and teammate,” said Col. Geoffrey Whittenberg, brigade’s commander. “PFC Graham was a valued member of the Iron Eagle team and did an outstanding job for this Battalion,” he said in a statement.

percent, of the doses have been used. In a statement, pharmacy giant CVS said it can take time to administer the vaccine to people in nursing homes. Not everyone can come to a central location to get vaccinated, which requires in-room visits. Onein-three nursing homes in North Carolina have fewer than 100 beds, spreading out the locations of people needing the vaccine. CVS workers will travel to 899 nursing homes and other long-term care facilities before the end of January to administer the first of two shots. “Despite these challenges, we remain on schedule, and the number of vaccines we administer will continue to rise as more facilities are activated by the states,” according to a statement from CVS Pharmacy. Race against time Currently, more than 500 nursing homes and other long-term care facilities have active COVID-19 outbreaks, and with more than 10,000 people in North Carolina testing positive for COVID-19 for multiple days last week, vaccinating this most vulnerable population is a race against time. To Ester Amy Fischer, the first dose for her 83-year-old mother in a memory care unit in Orange County will come on Jan. 26, which to her seems awfully far away. She was already concerned before she learned her mother had recently tested positive for COVID-19. Each day’s delay in receiving the vaccine can mean thousands or tens of thousands more North Carolinians becoming infected. “That is why I was so upset about them not getting the vaccine in time,” Fischer said. “Now it is too late for my mom, but not for others.” Earlier this month, CVS pharmacist Swati Patel was vaccinating residents and staffers at Fair Haven of Forest City. The prior week

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“Her loss is felt not just in our formations but across the Army. We lost a skilled human resource specialist who wanted nothing more than to serve her country and her battle buddies.” Her awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon. Payne’s office updated this information as recently as Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, issuing a formal update from Fort Bliss in regard to a sexual assault case involving PFC Asia Graham, a 1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade soldier, found deceased Dec. 31, 2020. “On Jan. 8, 2021, Maj. Gen. Sean C. Bernabe, 1st Armored Division commander, personally ordered the referral of charges against a Fort Bliss Private First Class to a general court-martial. “The referred charges include one specification alleging the sexual assault of PFC Asia M. Graham. A military judge will be detailed to the case to arraign the soldier and docket a trial date.” According to this recent release, “more information will be available at the time of arraignment.” The media release continued by noting, “Maj. Gen. Bernabe is committed to maintaining the integrity and impartiality of the military justice system. As a reminder to the Fort Bliss community, charges are merely accusations and all Americans are presumed innocent until proven guilty.” The media release stated the public can access docketing information and publicly available information in accordance with Article 140a, Uniform Code of Military Justice at https:// www.jagcnet.army.mil/ ACMPRS.

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From Page 1 possible; the City recognizing the important role an effective education plays in preparing all students to be successful adults with quality education being critically important to the City’s economic vitality; Cherryville being the home to “a multitude of high quality public and non-public schools from which parents can choose for their children, in addition to families who educate their children in the home”; an educational variety that helps diversify the City’s economy as well as enhances the community’s vibrancy; the City having many high quality teaching professionals in all types of school settings who are committed to Cherryville children’s education; and lastly, because School Choice Week is “celebrated across the country by millions of students, parents, educators, schools and organizations, to raise awareness of the need for effective educational options”, then Mayor Beam and the Cherryville City Council resolve and “… hereby recognize Jan. 2430, 2021 as Cherryville School choice Week.” City Finance Director Dixie Wall spoke about considering a Procurement Card policy, which

City Manager Cash said is modeled after one in place at the City of Shelby, N.C. Said Mr. Cash, of the proposed ‘P-Card’ policy, “Council approved the Procurement Cards by a vote of 3-2.” Mr. Cash said Council members Jon Abernethy and Jill Puett voted ‘yes’ and Council members Malcolm Parker and Gary Freeman voted ‘no’. He noted the Mayor was required to break the tie and voted for the P-Cards. Cash elaborated on the concept of the P-Card by noting, “The concept was already approved by the Audit Committee. Last night’s (Jan. 11) meeting was to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on the policy itself. The P-Cards have not been issued as of yet. The plan is for the cards to go to department heads and key supervisors. “Now that the policy has passed, we will begin the training process on the policy and the operational procedures and implementation will be several weeks out.” He continued, “Staff is very supportive of the P-Card concept. As I said, we modeled our program after the City of Shelby. It is more secure than the system we currently have and has a minimum of four layers of oversight.”

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CHS spikers R. Kiser, A. Eaker make SPC 1A All-Conference team by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Two CHS Ironmen volleyball players were named to the SPC 1A All-Conference team this past Friday, Jan. 15, according to AD Scott Harrill. Cherryville High sophomore setter Rileigh Kiser and junior middle hitter Addie Eaker were named, along with players from six other SPC 1A schools. Additionally, the SPC 1A also named their Coach of the Year, Highland Tech’s Daniel Poole, and the SPC 1A Player of the Year was Lady Rams player Ashlynn Stephens. Highland Tech also

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had Stephens named as an All-Conference player, along with teammates, Lexi West and Ozi Sery. The remaining volleyball ladies named All-Conference for the SPC 1A were Lincoln Charter’s Kamden Dalton and Maddi

Carter; Christ the King’s Abby Hartnett and Kaitlyn Hull; Piedmont Charter’s Peyton Hamlin and Ava Stratman; Thomas Jefferson’s Kathleen Brown; and Bessemer City’s Alec Stinnett.

Ironmen basketball teams suffer three losses at home

The visiting Lincoln Charter and Bessemer City hoops teams left Nixon Gym last week with road wins, despite some hard, concerted efforts by the varsity Ironmen squads.

a scrappy but outmatched Ironmen roundball squad. There were no JV or Lady Ironmen games in this matchup. Leading scorers for the Ironmen in this matchup were Carson Kelley with 13 points; Lavonte Hughes and Gavin Cease, with six (6) points apiece; Jack Mulvey, with five (5) points; Numerius Good, with three (3) points; rounded out by Carter Spangler, who scored two (2) points for the Ironmen.

Against Lincoln Charter Just off their road win at Chase the previous week, the CHS varsity men knew they would face a tough Eagles team at Nixon on Tuesday, Jan. 12, and they did. The Eagles flew into Nixon Gym and though they started slow, they picked up the pace of their game soon enough. The Ironmen are used to fast and furious play and are no strangers to applying pressure in all the right places and at all the right times, however, they are, as their coach has previously noted, a “young team.” With just three seniors on this 2021 team, Coach Harrill looks to them (Lavonte Hughes, Noah Abernethy, and Austin Thompson) to be steadying influences on the court. The Eagles, in the end, got the 35-92 win against

Against Bessemer City The CHS Ironmen varsity women and varsity men saw action in Friday, Jan. 15’s matchups at Nixon Gym, and despite valiant efforts by both teams, home court wins for the CHS hosts weren’t in the cards. In Lady Ironmen action (the first game), Coaches Carrie Dalton’s and Callie Hahn’s ladies – who were down at least three players due to illness – lost to a hustling Lady Yellow Jackets team, 21-64. The CHS ladies were scoreless in the first quarter, getting all their points in the second, third, and fourth quarters. Friday night was also Senior Night for seniors Faith Anthony and Alexis Thomas. Leading scorer in this one was Faith Anthony with seven (7) points, followed by Ragan Hovis and senior

Visitors Lincoln Charter, Bessemer City leave Nixon Gym with road wins by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Alexis Thomas, with five (5) points apiece. Thomas had the team’s only threepointer as she bagged one in the second quarter of play. Newcomer Ja’marra Wall scored three (3) points and Haley Prince scored a free throw in the fourth quarter. In varsity men’s action immediately following the Lady Ironmen’s game, the boys came out hot and led a bit, until the second quarter when the Yellow Jackets came up from behind and began eating away at the Ironmen’s tenuous lead. The determined and methodical 'Jackets won in this OT matchup, 62-70. Leading scorer for the Ironmen was Lavonte’ Hughes with 24 points, three of which were from three-pointers. He was followed in double-digits scored by Landon Hahn and Carson Kelly with 13 and 10 points respectively. Hahn and Kelly also knocked down a three-point shot apiece as well. Junior Jack Mulvey had nine (9) points (one a 3); junior Gavin Cease had four (4) points; and senior Noah Abernethy scored two points. The Ironmen are down two players out with an injury and to illness. The Ironmen teams were on the road Tuesday, Jan. 19, against Christ the King, and on Friday, Jan. 22, against Highland Tech.

CHS senior Faith Anthony shoots over a host of BCHS Lady Yellow Jackets.

Lady Ironman varsity player Ragan Hovis gets airborne as she shoots a basket against the BCHS Lady 'Jackets.

Ironman senior player Lavonte’ Hughes goes up for a shot against the ‘Jackets of BCHS.

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Sports Leadership Academy started at CHS This is to try and fill the void he and other coaches perceive is there in this area by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Ironman Carson Kelly at the free throw line in the game last week against the visiting Yellow Jackets of BCHS.

Ironmen head basketball Coach Scott Harrill (with the game board) talks strategy with his assistant coaches and players in the Friday home game against BCHS. (photos by MEP/T he Eagle/CF Media)

2021 Spring Registration for Cherryville Dixie Girls Softball The 2021 Spring Registration for Cherryville Dixie Girls Softball began on Jan. 9, and runs through Saturday, Feb. 27. Online registration is available at the following web site – https:// clubs.bluesombrero.com/ cherryvilledixie, through Saturday, Feb. 20. There will also be in-person registration Tuesday, Feb. 16 and 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 20 and 27 from 11 a.m., to 1 p.m., at the Cherryville Fire Department for anyone who needs assistance with registration. There is a cost and processing fee per player associated with this, so for questions contact the group on Facebook at Cherryville Dixie Girls Softball, or at email Jamie McSwain at: jamiemcswain333@gmail. com. Cherryville Dixie Girls Softball will be hosting the NC Dixie Girls Softball State Tournament, July

Cherryville Ironmen Basketball 2020-2021 Day Friday Tuesday Friday Monday Friday Tuesday Friday Tuesday Friday

Date Jan. 22 Jan. 26 Jan. 29 Feb. 1 Feb. 5 Feb. 9 Feb. 12 Feb. 16 Feb. 19

Opponent Highland Tech Thomas Jefferson Christ the King Pinnacle Bessemer City Piedmont Charter Highland Tech Lincoln Charter Thomas Jefferson

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Time JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 No JV VAR 6:00 JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 JV 4:30 VAR 6:00

State Playoffs Feb. 23-March 5 Boys Coach: Scott Harrill Asst. Coaches: Bud Black, Dennis Tate, Antonio Griggs Girls Coach: Carrie Dalton Asst. Coaches: Callie Hahn AD: Scott Harrill Manager: Lee Roy Montgomery and Will Gates Principal: Kevin Doran JV Boys: Antonio Griggs Phone: 704-836-9605 or 704-435-2408

9-13, 2021. They are looking for new volunteers to serve on the Board in these positions – Concessions Coordinator, Sponsorship Coordinator, Fundraising Coordinator, and two (2) Age Coordinators. Please submit nominations prior to Thursday, Jan. 28, when their annual election will be held. Any inquiries, questions, or nominations can be emailed to jamiemcswain333@gmail.com.

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified as Administrator, of the Estate of Forest Everette Rayfield, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims to exhibit them to the undersigned, Forest Wayne Rayfield, Administrator on or before the 30th day of March, 2021, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 30th day of December, 2020. Forest Wayne Rayfield, Administrator Estate of:Forest Everette Rayfield 2201 Knotline Road Cherryville, NC 28021 CE (12/30/2020, 1/06, 13 & 20/2021)

Coach Scott Harrill said their needed to be more student leaders at the high school sports level. To that end, he recently decided to start a CHS Leadership Academy for CHS athletes to try and fill the void he and other coaches perceived was there in this particular area. About the CHS-LA, Coach Harrill elaborated, “In May of 2020, during the current COVID-19 pandemic, I decided to start the Cherryville High School Leadership Academy for athletes. “In talking with many of the coaches, we decided this would be a perfect opportunity to work on leadership skills with our student athletes. Many of our coaches read the book, 'Lead for God’s Sake’, by Todd Gongwer, and felt like our student athletes needed to be leaders as much as coaches do.” Harrill noted that each high school sports coach was given the opportunity to nominate athletes from their team to be a part of the 22-member Leadership Academy. Harrill continued, “The goal was to have students in grades 9-12, represented so that all levels of athletes could be represented. “The Leadership team began meeting in August of 2020 and met every other Wednesday from the end of August until the present time. We also applied for a grant to be a part of a national leadership learning program called 'Desire to Lead’. Jeremy Boone, a national trainer, leadership speaker, and motivational speaker led the group. “The national group had 600 students from all over the nation that our student athletes met with on Monday evenings for the last three months. These meetings were great opportunities to learn and grow as a

leader. We have large group meetings, as well as small group meetings.” Harrill noted the CHS student athletes who were part of the leadership team were: Addie Eaker, Benjamin Hayes, Collin Jones, Lizzy Brannan, Faith Anthony, Jackson Owens, Jaylon Moon, Julian Guardarrama, Kadin Beaver, Katie Diaz, Kelly Diaz, Kylie Reynolds, Landon Hahn, Lauren McIntyre, Lavonte Hughes, Mitchell Lackey, Nathan Bookout, Noah Aberenethy, Raegan Nowowiecki, Rileigh Kiser, Rylee Grace Burgis, and Skye Reed.” They came from all genres of high school sports, he said. Coach Harrill continued, “These student athletes have been amazing in what they have chosen to do with our Leadership Team, as well as leading many of our teams as we start back to playing sports again. “They have learned and worked on many items such as giving your best, accountability, and such things as if your presence doesn’t make an impact, your absence won’t make a difference, to having the difficult talks, doing the right thing even when no one is watching. “I am proud of the effort each of these young athletes have put in and look forward to seeing them continue to grow.” Harrill said this group also decided to volunteer and help with the recent hot dog fundraiser (held at Cherryville’s First Baptist Church) for (softball) Coach A.J. Henley and his family. “Kadin Beaver shared with the large national group about the fundraiser and the impact that Coach Henley has on our school and in the community,” said Harrill. “I am thankful for the opportunity to lead this great group of young men and women. We have great student athletes at Cherryville High School, and these young people will be great leaders in our community, state, and nation one day!”

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1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments 704-4871114. Equal Housing Opportunity. SMALL APARTMENT FOR RENT 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with Basement. Asphalt Driveway. Includes dumpster & lawn care. No more than 2 people. Close in to Shelby. $400 month, $400 deposit (References Required). (704) 692-6370 3 BEDROOM HOME. Nice subdivision. Heat/air, new roof, windows. Oak Grove community, Kings Mtn. $1000 mo plus deposit. 864-805-0194, (704) 600-6229 3BR HOME in Oak Grove Area. Central H&A, Country Setting. $1,000/mth. + deposit. For more information call 864-805-0035. 2 HOUSES AVAILABLE for rent. Shelby - 2BR, 1BA - $795/mth. Forest City - 3BR, 1BA - $795/mth. Call: 704-649-3491

LOST & FOUND

FLAG POLES, FLAGS IN STOCK. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. 828-245-5895. 16X40 OR TWO STORY BUILDINGS BUILT ON SITE. 1 DAY INSTALL. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828245-5895. UTILITY BUILDINGS, STORAGE BUILDINGS. Steel, Wood, Vinyl. Some fully insulated, 1 to 2 day delivery if buy from stock. Cash or low down payment with monthly payments. No credit ok. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895. SALE ITEMS. Samsung Galaxy 3, brand new, never been activated, $100.00. 20-inch Girl’s Bicycle, Pink with basket, Never been ridden, $50.00. 704-487-9653 or 704466-0401. ITEMS FOR SALE. Garden Tiller-$125.00, 4 HP; 2006 CARR Trailer-5 to 6 ft. long-$300.00; 2003 Chev. Truck, 5 speed-$2,100.00. 828-453-1558. WANTED, NON RUNNING RIDING MOWERS. Must be good condition. (Shelby area). Call or text pic and price. Please leave message and phone number. (704) 472-5962 FREE SELF DEFENSE STRIKE PEN. HometownShelby.com FREE while still available Self-Defense Strikepen. Visit us online to check on availability NC4Ever@email. com HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 487-6855 ANTIQUES & MORE N BEAMS MILL. Furniture, Antiques, collectibles, man cave items, bottles & more. Thurs.-Fri., 10am-5pm. Sat., 9am-4pm. Closed Sun.-Wed. 4135 Fallston Road, Shelby. ( Hwy 18 north.) Come check out our big ﬁrst of the year sales. 50% off Christmas items. 704-312-6410.

CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY. Born on Halloween this lovable little boy is looking for his forever home. Shots and deworming by the vet. Asking $550. (704) 7347088 Joelovestina1@gmail.com LOST BLACK LAB Responds to Shooter, but has tags that read Hunter. Missing in the Cleveland Mall area in Shelby since Jan. 11th. Please call 803-984-7763 with information. THANK YOU!

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

CARS & TRUCKS 2009 NISSAN MAXIMA with Sunroof. Leather, 6 cylinder, auto, local trade. $4,900. 704-487-7894. 2013 NISSAN MAXIMA with Moonroof. 6 cylinder, auto, leather, Navi, all power, very nice. $6,900. 704-487-7894. 2004 TOYOTA TACOMA PreRunnner. 6 cylinder, auto, 4 door, local trade. $4,900. 704-487-7894

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

BUYING SPORTS CARDS and other collectibles. Call: 704-6926013.

2014 DODGE CHALLENGER RT. Hemi V8, leather, loaded, auto, 87k miles. $14,900. 704-487-7894.

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299

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

2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 164,546 miles, $8500.00, (704) 473-0611 stwright@clevelandcountyschools.org

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417

CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228 COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING STANDING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER. SPECIALIZE IN PINE THINNING, 30 ACRES OR MORE. Competitive Pricing. Over 30 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828-248-3659, 828-2890742. WANT BROKEN AND WELL USED LAWN BENCHES. (704) 473-1306

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

2010 SUBARU OUTBACK 156,000 miles, Call for Price, (704) 418-1012

ICC AREA, BEST VALUE. Energy Efﬁcient 2BR Apartment. Like new, SS appliances, $550 rent/deposit. References required. 1BR w/SS appliances, water, sewer, garbage, $485 rent/deposit. 828-248-1776.

CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917

1997 FORD ECONOLINE COMMERCIAL CUTAWAY E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires. Reduced price, $10,000. 828-245-9620, 828-2231564.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756.

CAMPERS

FESQUE HAY FOR SALE $4.50 per bale. Call 704-538-4110. If no answer, leave message.

FARM & GARDEN

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

BRAND NEW ELECTRIC SCOOTER. Cadillac brand new scooter! Heavy duty. Mom tried to drive it for 2 mins in kitchen and gave up. It cost $12,000 but will take $6,000. (770) 548-5135

1973 MASSEY FERGUSON 135 TRACTOR 45 H.P., with bushhog, 2 row turning plow, set of disc harrows, gas engine. $5,000. Runs great. Call or text 704-476-5900. (704) 476-5900

3BR, 2BA MH. Beautiful Wooded Park. Landlord on site. No pets. Background check. First/Last & Security. Call after 10am, 828-4299831.

CAR TOW DOLLY 2021. Brand new! Retail price $2750, Wholesale price $2110. First $1275 need cash. Never used myself. 864275-6478.

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828382-0475.

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Semi-dry Oak wood. $60. Cut, split & delivered. 828-3950758. PURE RAW LOCAL HONEY. $18 per quart, $10 per pint. Produced in Rutherford County. Call or text Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823.

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175.

268 MARYLAND ST., SPINDALE. Inquire: GordonMiller48@icloud. com

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The Cherryville Eagle

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

The 2021 CHS Lady Ironmen varsity basketball team and their coaches are (front row, L-R): Faith Anthony, Ragan Hovis, Hailey Martin, and Alexis Thomas. Back row (L-R): Assistant Coach Callie Hahn, Terayha Bess, Ja’marra Wall, Haley Prince, and Head Coach Carrie Dalton. (Not present when photo made: Gabbie McCorkle, Ceniya Powell, and Layla Davis.) (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

The 2021 CHS Lady Ironmen basketball seniors are (L-R): Faith Anthony and Alexis Thomas. They were escorted onto the Bud Black Court at Nixon Gym on Friday, Jan. 15, at the game between the Ironmen and the BCHS Yellow Jackets by their parents. Ms. Anthony has played basketball for four years and has some great memories playing for CHS, she said. She plans to attend Gardner-Webb University to pursue her career in Radiology. Ms. Thomas has played basketball for two years and plans to attend Gaston College. She said she hasn’t yet decided on what career she wants to go into. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Good News from Gaston County Schools The Gaston County Board of Education received the following “good news” about Gaston County Schools for the month of December 2020: ▪ The five finalists for Gaston County Schools Teacher of the Year 2021-2022 are Savanna Abernathy, Bessemer City Central Elementary; Natalie Childers, Gardner Park Elementary; Bethany Hartley, Hunter Huss High School; Casey Miller, Stanley Middle School; and Staci Nezezon, Pinewood Elementary. The winner will be announced this spring during the annual Evening of Excellence program. ▪ Gaston County Schools is first in the state for the number of Career and Technical Education (CTE) credentials earned by students and first in the state for the percentage of students earning more than one credential in a particular CTE area. It is the only time since the state began tallying credential performance data in 2010-2011 that the same school district has earned top rankings in both categories in the same year. Additionally, four high schools rank in the top 15 statewide for the number of credentials earned by students during the 2019-2020 year. Hunter Huss High School is ranked second in the state with 2,976 credentials. Ashbrook High School ranks fifth with 2,297 credentials, Forestview High School ranks 13th with 1,721 credentials, and Stuart W. Cramer High School ranks 14th with 1,706 credentials. ▪ Gaston County Schools had four schools and two central level departments that had 100 percent participation in the United Way fundraising campaign. In addition, 10 schools had an increase of more than 50 percent in giving when compared to last year. For the 2020-2021 year, employees from our schools and central level departments contributed more than $93,000 to the United Way to help fund important programs in Gaston County. ▪ Teachers in Gaston County Schools received grants totaling $20,000 through the Ron L. Ensley grants program that is sponsored by the Gaston County Education Foundation. This year, 21 grants were presented to teachers to support creative classroom activities at schools across the county. ▪ Gaston County Schools had eight teachers who renewed their National Board Certification this year. They are Shara Beatty, Costner Elementary; Kelly Carpenter, Mount Holly Middle; Kelly Pacetti, Webb Street School; Robin Melton, Pleasant Ridge Elementary; Bobbi Neely, McAdenville Elementary; Cheryl Parker, Springfield Elementary; Cara Pohlman, Mount Holly Middle; and Ingrid Rockhead, Gaston Virtual Academy. ▪ The following students were chosen as the “Do the Right Thing” award winners for November: Grace Kucera, W.A. Bess Elementary; Regan Long, Belmont Middle; and Cali Barnette, Hunter Huss High School. ▪ The Cherryville High School athletics department earned Level One status in the National Federation of State High School Associations Honor Roll. The national recognition program is designed to promote professional development for high school coaches who have

an opportunity to complete online education courses through the NFHS Learning Center. Cherryville High School is the only school in Gaston County to earn the certification and one of only 33 schools in North Carolina. Scott Harrill is the school’s athletic director. ▪ Pisgah ARP Church in Gastonia contributed a total of $52,350 in grants to classroom teachers, art teachers, and media specialists in Gaston County Schools as part of the Kenley Estate Scholarship Fund. ▪ The Community Foundation of Gaston County’s Next Generation Fund and the Gaston County Education Foundation donated $6,000 to Gaston County Schools for personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies. ▪ The Gaston Association of Realtors presented $2,000 to Gaston County Schools for the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE). ▪ The Gastonia Evening Rotary Club conducted a coat drive for Gaston County Schools. Club representatives Ashley Lorance and Jackie Gonzalez presented 61 coats to the school district for distribution to students in need. ▪ The Stuart W. Cramer High School boys cross-country team won the Big South 3A championship. In addition, Nick Willer, Stuart W. Cramer; Austin Brotemarkle, Forestview; Zack Willer, Stuart W. Cramer; Oussama Ajala, Forestview; Jacob Wootton, Stuart W. Cramer; Michael Gates, Ashbrook; and Luke Auten, Stuart W. Cramer, earned all-conference honors. ▪ The Forestview High School girls cross-country team won the Big South 3A championship. In addition, Emma Hughlette, Forestview; Alexander Floder, Forestview; Summer Bahr, Stuart W. Cramer; Keaton Schneider, Stuart W. Cramer; and Sarah Shiflet, Forestview, earned all-conference honors. ▪ South Point High School cross-country runners Emmanuel Paddyfote and Cooper Ray and East Gaston High School runner Jacob Mullen earned Southwestern 2A all-conference honors. ▪ W.B. Beam Intermediate fourth grade students had the opportunity to learn about amateur radio from principal Todd Dellinger and counselor Mark Reep. In addition, Oak Grove Baptist Church of Cherryville surprised the staff with a delicious lunch. ▪ The Belmont Central Elementary cafeteria staff earned a 100 percent sanitation rating. In addition, the String Bean restaurant in Belmont donated 65 boxed lunches for the staff to enjoy. ▪ W.A. Bess Elementary was selected as an alternate by the N.C. Department of Instruction for nomination to the 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. ▪ W.A. Bess Elementary art students created a 3D mini museum. The students chose images for display that were provided by the teacher, and they were asked to draw at least one work of art that was their own. On their remote days at home, the students were given supplies to make a pedestal box and sculpture using model magic clay. Laura Farmer is the school’s art teacher. ▪ W.A. Bess Elementary students Jacie Buchanan, Ella Wort-

man, and Holly Russell were the top winners in a school fundraiser. For being the top winners, each student got to throw a pie in principal Laura Dixon’s face. ▪ Bessemer City Central Elementary held a drive-thru reading night for students and their parents. ▪ Carr Elementary received 241 bottles of hand sanitizer and 41 bottles of antibacterial soap from the Walmart store in Dallas. ▪ Carr Elementary teacher Kaitlin Petruska is a nominee for the UNC-Charlotte Page and Ed Kizer Beginning Teacher Award. ▪ Repi, LLC in Dallas provided holiday gifts for students at Carr Elementary School who are invited in the Backpack Weekend Food Program. ▪ Chapel Grove Baptist Church provided Thanksgiving Day meals for families at Chapel Grove Elementary School. ▪ Catawba Heights Elementary teacher Danna Ritchie is the recipient of a Bright Ideas Education Grant presented by Rutherford Electric. ▪ Forestview High School athletic trainer Jarrett Friday was selected to serve as an athletic trainer for the 2021 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas football game. ▪ W.C. Friday Middle School collected 2,520 cans of food for charities in Dallas. In addition, the school’s leadership classes made Christmas cards that were sent to military personnel serving overseas and to residents at Stanley Total Living Center. ▪ Gaston Early College High School student Najira Davis was selected as a Lenoir-Rhyne University Scholar and received a scholarship valued at $98,000 over four years, and Autumn Kirby received a Lenoir-Rhyne Scholars scholarship valued at $66,000. ▪ The Gaston Early College High School Beta Club partnered with Gaston College’s Dallas and Lincoln campuses to conduct a canned food drive. The students collected 1,611 cans. All donations were given to the Crisis Assistance Ministry in Gastonia or the college’s food pantry on the Dallas campus. ▪ Gaston Early College High School held a Winter Warmth Drive, and more than 200 coats, hats, gloves, and scarves were donated by students and staff. The items were donated to “scarf bombing” efforts in Gaston County through the “Chase the Chill Gaston” program. ▪ The Grier Middle School Exceptional Children Department sponsored a canned food drive and collected more than 700 cans to support students and families. ▪ Grier Middle School students, teachers, and staff packed 38 shoeboxes for the Operation Christmas Child program that is sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse. ▪ Food Lion donated 12 frozen turkeys to Grier Middle School for its inaugural Turkey Bowl competition. ▪ Gaston County Virtual Academy teachers Summer Cheek and Katelin Greer collected 1,500 books for distribution to students. ▪ Holbrook Middle School families, staff, and the community contributed food, gifts, and other items to ensure that 36 students are able to enjoy the holiday season. ▪ Hunter Huss High School

was featured on the North Carolina Public Schools Facebook page with students performing two dance and percussion ensembles. Teachers Julie Ballard and Heaven Watson-Weary organized the social media performances. ▪ Hunter Huss High School student-athlete Dontavius Nash signed a letter of intent to play football at UNC-Chapel Hill. In addition, student-athlete Nick Sharpe signed a national letter of intent to play football at Wake Forest University. ▪ Hunter Huss High School teacher Michelle Ellis was appointed to serve on the Gaston County Quality of Natural Resources Committee. ▪ Hunter Huss High School students Jessica Clark and Cody Wiper earned the State Leader Award during the SkillsUSA Virtual Fall Leadership Development Seminar. ▪ McAdenville Elementary School held a special “lunch and share” event. Parents parked their car in the school’s parking lot at lunchtime, and students joined their parents in the car to share about what they have learned about being a good reader. ▪ McAdenville Elementary students made holiday ornaments for senior citizens in the community. ▪ McAdenville Elementary was unable to participate in the annual Christmas Town USA tree lighting ceremony or yule log parade this year. However, music teacher Dalia Razo choreographed holiday dances for each class to perform. She recorded the performances and shared them on the school’s Facebook page for the community to enjoy. ▪ McAdenville Wesleyan Church and the Cramer Mountain Investment Club provided

Christmas gifts for students at McAdenville Elementary. ▪ Mount Holly Middle School football coach Otis Forsythe’s 12:1-2 Transform Cycling group worked with the school to identify families in need. Group members provided the families with a turkey for Thanksgiving. ▪ Mount Holly Middle School received $1,856 in donations for the school’s ‘We Care’ Fund. The school partnered with Shoe Carnival and purchased 35 $50 gift cards for students in need. In addition, Shoe Carnival offered to give an additional 30 percent off for the families with the specially-marked gift cards. ▪ Page Primary School collected 745 canned goods and food items for the Belmont Community Organization. In addition, the staff received a delicious lunch from Taxco Mexican Grill. ▪ The Pleasant Ridge Elementary Junior Beta Club made 15 “I Care” packages for the Support our Troops Foundation. One box was marked for Pleasant Ridge teacher and Gaston County Schools New Teacher of the Year Trevor Dunlap, who is currently training to be a National Guardsman. The boxes included notes of appreciation from students, hygiene items, canned goods, snacks, and esocks. ▪ Daimler sponsored Thanksgiving Day meals for more than a dozen families at Pinewood Elementary. In addition, Food Lion contributed a voucher for a free turkey. ▪ Robinson Elementary art teacher Fonda Cooper received a $2,500 grant from Pisgah ARP Church. In addition, music teacher Jonathan Panther received a $500 grant. ▪ Christ Worship Center provided Sadler Elementary stu-

dents with a bag filled with presents such as hats, gloves, mugs, and candy. ▪ South Point High School was awarded the Wells Fargo Cup for the Southwestern 2A Conference. The award recognizes the school’s excellence in athletics for 2019-2020. ▪ South Point High School senior Grace Nehring signed a national letter of intent to play lacrosse at Rhodes College. In addition, senior Trinity Knauf signed a national letter of intent to play soccer at Johnson and Wales University. ▪ Cherryville High School senior Wyatt Wilson hosted several virtual events for Tryon Elementary students. Wyatt dressed as an elf and welcomed students to school. ▪ Tryon Elementary received a $1,000 donation from the Tryon High School Class of 1966. Donors included Barbara Farnsworth, Beth Rudisill, Linda Hosier, Peggy McNair, Jewell Vincent, Ann Criswell, Linda Lovelace, and Elaine Robinson. ▪ Tryon Elementary students received two new books and a pair of socks through a donation from retired Bessemer City High School teacher Diane Leazer. ▪ Webb Street School collected more than 300 pairs of socks for adults and children. The school donated the socks to the Catherine Mabry Cloninger Center in Gastonia. ▪ Webb Street School received a donation of $2,900 for landscaping supplies from Lowe’s Home Improvement. Additionally, representatives from Lowe’s Home Improvement, Covenant Case Management, and Webb Street School volunteered more than 180 hours toward outdoor beautification projects at the school.

Cherryville Ironmen Football 2021 Feb. 20 (Sat.) Feb. 26 March 5 March 12 March 19 March 26 April 2 April 9

East Burke 2:00 PM Chase Pine Lake Prep Highland CS of Davidson Thomas Jefferson Christ the King Bessemer City

Scrimmage (A) Home Home Away Home Away Away Home

Cherryville Ironmen Boys Soccer 2021 Mon. Jan. 25 Wed. Jan. 27 Mon. Feb. 1 Wed. Feb. 3 Mon Feb. 8 Wed. Feb. 10 Mon. Feb. 15 Wed. Feb. 17 Mon. Feb. 22 Wed. Feb. 24 Mon. Mar. 1 Wed. Mar. 3 Mon. Mar. 8 Wed. Mar. 10 *******Game Time 5:00 Head Coach: Jonathan Reed

Chase Bessemer City Highland Tech Lincoln Charter Piedmont Charter Thomas Jefferson Christ the King Chase Bessemer City Highland Tech Lincoln Charter Piedmont Charter Thomas Jefferson Christ the King Athletic Director: Scott Harrill

Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Principal: Kevin Doran