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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

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City Council hears from Centralina’s Manis about economic impact of bonds Also hears from businessman Rusty Wise about power rates and Electric Fund usage

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Natalie Poston, Chavis Middle’s 2020 Teacher of the Year is seen here teaching her 8th grade students some of the finer points of Math I. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

JCMS’ Poston “2020 Teacher of the Year”

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

John Chavis Middle School eighth grade Math I teacher Natalie Willis Poston is John Chavis Middle School’s “2020 Teacher of the Year”, an accolade which she said is a “first” for her.

Mrs. Willis, 34, teaches Math I, she said, which is high school level mathematics normally taught to the ninth through 12th grade levels. Her students get high school level credits for it, she added.

Mrs. Poston, a 2004 CHS grad, played softball, volleyball, and basketball See POSTON, Page 6

Editor michael@cfmedia.info

At last Monday night’s City Council meeting, Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam, III, and the Councilmembers present heard from the Centralina Council of Government’s Mike Manis, City Manager Jeff Cash, and Cherryville citizen and businessman Rusty Wise of Wise Electric and Mr. Sparky about several

Centralina Council of Government’s Mike Manis speaking at the Monday night, Nov. 9, City Council regular session, held at the Cherryville Fire Department. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

important topics regarding the City’s future.

Mr. Manis, at the request of Mr. Cash, and Centralina Council of Governments conducted a study of jobs and economic impact scenario utilizing computer matrix and analyzation.

Manis told Council his information reflects what he termed “a ripple effect” for Cherryville as it begins using the bond money in its upcoming projects.

“This computer modeling system had data induced from the City of Cherryville, Gaston County, Lincoln and Cleveland Counties and the nine-county regional area that falls under Centralina’s See COUNCIL, Page 6

New Cherryville Nazarene pastor says his past is his testimony He wants to help people out of the walls they’ve built around themselves

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

When Rev. Tom Hartis retired as the pastor of Cherryville’s First Church of the Nazarene in 2019, the small church and its faithful congregation set about earnestly praying, seeking God’s help on filling their leadership vacancy.

Their search was going all right until the unexpected came along in the See PASTOR, Page 2

Rev. Kyle DeLong, the new pastor for the Cherryville First Church of the Nazarene, stands outside by the church’s sign. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Crouse clay artist Maëlle Keener working on her antique potter’s wheel. (photo provided)

French-Canadian transplant

Keener creates clay art in Crouse Making functional artworks high on the artist’s lists of “to do’s”

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Maëlle (pronounced – My-el) Garneau Keener loves the little town of Crouse. So much so, she decided it was a great place to create some of her signature works of art, which she lovingly creates and works in clay.

Keener said she was born in Canada and grew up in the city of Montreal with her parents and younger brother.

See ART, Page 9

UP IN SMOKE! – On Saturday, Nov. 14, the Cherryville Fire Department had a controlled burn/firefighter training exercise at three vacant houses on S. Mountain Street given to the city for that purpose. As always, the street traffic was closely monitored by the CFD at all times during the exercise. See more photos on page 3. (photo by Ryan Gunter)

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The Cherryville Eagle

■ OBITUARIES

Paul Joseph Judge SHELBY – Paul Joseph Judge, 59, of Lester Ln., Shelby, passed away on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at Hospice at Wendover, Shelby.

Born in Quincey, Mass., on March 4, 1961, he was the son of the late James T. Judge and Barbara Matulevich Judge. He was employed by ALSCO and was a member of St. Mary Help of Christian Parish. Paul was active in the Boy Scout Troop 112 in Lawndale and St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include three sons, James Judge and wife, Aimee of Waynesville, Cameron Judge of Cher-

ryville, and Kendall Judge of Sylva; two grandchildren, Emelia and Jemma; three brothers, James Judge of W. Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Mike Judge of Miami, FL and William Judge of Greensboro; and two sisters, Teresa Grose of Charlotte, and Barbara Jean Cook of Rock Hill.

The family received friends on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Stamey – Tysinger Funeral Home.

A funeral mass was held on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at 11 a.m., at St. Mary’s Help of Christians Parish Church, 818 McGowan Rd., Shelby, N.C., with the Rev. Fr. Michael Kottar officiating.

Burial was private.

Due to COVID-19, masks and social distancing was required.

Memorials may be made to Boy Scout Troop 112, P.O. Box 214, Polkville, NC. A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey – Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, N.C.

Cherryville’s First Church of the Nazarene pastor, the Rev. Kyle DeLong, in the pulpit. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

PASTOR From Page 1 form of a national shutdown due to the Chinese coronavirus, a.k.a.

COVID-19, which forced America’s faithful to rethink and retool their worship services.

The Nazarene faithful, like their Christian brethren of all denominations and names across the nation took a step back and tried to make sense of how to meet and worship in this “Time of COVID”.

Church Secretary and Treasurer Glenn Willis, a long-time member of the little church with a big history in Cherryville, noted, “We have been having preaching only for social distancing purposes.”

The Nazarene’s story is not too dissimilar from the Baptists, Lutherans, Methodist, Presbyterians, and even many of the Catholic faithful in the way they have had to tailor their Sunday and Wednesday services.

Then, the Lord worked a miracle and sent them one of His warriors in the person of the Rev. Kyle DeLong, a minister’s son, who’s past, by his own admission and witness, is, well… shall we say, a bit checkered?

At any rate, according to Mr. Willis, Rev. DeLong was called to be their pastor on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, and the installation service was held the fol-

lowing Sunday, on Oct. 25, 2020, at 5 p.m., with Dr. Greg Mason officiating.

Pastor DeLong and Mr. Willis sat down with the Eagle on Nov. 4, the day after the elections, and talked about what the Lord has in store for Cherryville’s First Church of the Nazarene.

Reverend DeLong, a youthful looking 51, was straightforward and honest about his past, before he came back to Christ.

“I am going on 24 years as a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. I am also a six-time felon, which is where God found me, met me, and saved me from certain destruction!” said Rev. DeLong.

DeLong, in addition to being the newly installed pastor at the First Church of the Nazarene, also pastors the Hickory Church of the Nazarene, splitting his time there and here, he said. Additionally, Rev. DeLong said he also teaches as a re-entry instructor at Catawba Valley Correctional Center.

“My father, Dennis, was a Nazarene pastor for 42 years,” said Rev. Kyle.

“He retired in Salisbury at the First church of the Nazarene there, but sadly passed away last August.”

He said he has an older sister, Lori Robinson, who is a teacher in Ashe County.

Rev. DeLong’s personal testimony begins when he was a 13-year-old teen in Indiana and was dabbling and experiment-

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

■ POLICE

Ed Maffett CHERRYVILLE – Weyman Edward “Ed” Maffett, 84, of South Elm St., passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 at Four Seasons Elizabeth House, Flat Rock.

He was born Aug. 4, 1936, in Fulton County, Georgia, to the late Issac Lamar and Madge Wilda Small Maffett.

Ed was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard. He was also a member of First Baptist Church. Ed was a stainedglass artist. He loved to golf, and also visit the local YMCA. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lamar Maffett; and sister, Margie Gambill.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Elizabeth Maffett; son, Lance Maffett (Patti) of Hilton Head Island; daughters, Robin Finlayson (Doug) of Atlanta Georgia; and Summer Maffett (Paul) of Hendersonville; grandchildren, Natalie Ellis, Luke Maffett, Ian Finlayson, Nicholas Finlayson, Cailleagh Finlayson, Callie Maffett, and Cormac Eudy; and one great-grandchild.

A celebration of Ed’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday Nov. 21, 2020 at First Baptist Church, Cherryville, with Rev. Dr. Vince Hefner officiating. Due to COVID-19, face coverings and social distancing will be observed.

Guests will have an opportunity to speak to the family after the service.

Burial will be private.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 301 E. First St., Cherryville, NC, 28021.

Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfuneralhome.net.

Carpenter – Porter Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family of Mr. Maffett. ing with drugs and alcohol. Fast forward to his 30’s, DeLong said he was in prison for his drug-induced wayward exploits when, as he put it, “God got a hold of me in prison!

He told me to turn my life around. I just didn’t think I had anything left to give Him, but I gave my life to Jesus in my prison cell.”

DeLong, not yet a Reverend, got in the TROSA (Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abuse) Program, a twoyear program, finished it, was released from prison, paroled, then accepted a call to preach the Gospel.

He said he got into a

ARRESTS 11-6: Jill Lynn Crisp, 52, 607 Anthony Grove Rd., Crouse, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Gastonia, by GCPD officers on one count of aggravated assault.

11-7: Penny Ann Mitchem, 54, 2249 Swanson Rd., Crouse, was arrested at 101 N Gray St., Gastonia, by Gastonia PD officers on one count of a warrant from another agency.

11-9: Breena Nicole Cunningham, 25, 708 E. Main St., Cherryville, was arrested at 1866 St. Mark’s Church Rd., Gaston Co., by GCPD officers for one count each simple assault and damage to property/vandalism.

11-9: Zachary Stewart Moore, 32, 214 Harbor Point Dr., Cherryville, was arrested at County Line Rd., and Bess Rd., Gaston Co., by GCPD officers for two (2) counts of drug/narcotic violations.

11-10: Tyler Alexander Stone, 25, 178 Buck Fraley Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at 415 Cox Rd., Gastonia, by GCPD officers for one count of larceny-shoplifting.

11-10: Rebecca Renee Moore, 45, 2412 Blacksburg Rd., Grover; one count each misdemeanor larceny, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and RDO. $30,000 secured bond.

11-11: Austin Lee Turner, 22, 1161 Betterbrook Ln., Lincolnton; one felony count of possession of methamphetamines; one count each misdemeanor RDO and possession of drug paraphernalia, and PWISD marijuana. $10,000 secured bond.

11-11: Kayla Marie Wilhelm, 24, 105 Diana Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at 860 N New Hope Rd., Gastonia, by Gastonia PD officers on eight (8) counts of a warrant from another agency.

amine; PWISD marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia, and RDO by listed suspect. Seized: 7.5 grams marijuana; 0.5 grams of methamphetamines; 2 syringes; bag; cellphone; Speedway rewards card; Netspend Visa card; earphones; knife; deodorant; phone cord plug-in; and an unlocking device. Est. value of all items listed: $62.

Closed/cleared by arrest.

INCIDENTS 11-6: CPD officer reports call for service (recovering counterfeit currency) at a Cherryville gas and convenience mart. Closed by other means and under further investigation.

11-6: Cherryville man reports B&E and larceny after B&E ($865/TV/mini-fridge/ lamps/empty wine barrel) by an unknown subject who broke into residence and took listed items. Case is active and under further investigation.

11-7: Cherryville woman reports B&E and larceny after B&E ($10/gas can. Building door damaged) by unknown

male subject who broke into building and stole gas can.

Case is active and under further investigation.

11-8: CPD officer reports possession of marijuana up to ½ ounces and carrying a concealed weapon (metallic knuckles) by listed suspect who possessed 1 gram of marijuana (seized) and had listed weapon on him.

Closed/cleared by arrest.

11-9: Cherryville man reports theft from a motor vehicle ($15/cigarettes, currency, and a face mask) by unknown subject who committed said crime. Case is active and under further investigation.

11-9: GCPD officers report further investigation into a residential forced entry burglary at 558 Doc Wehunt Rd., Cherryville.

11-9: GCPD officers report closing/clearing by arrest a simple assault and damage to property/vandalism at 1866 St. Mark’s Church Rd., Crouse.

11-9: GCPD officers report further investigation into a fraud-false pretenses/swindle/confidence game at 558 Doc Wehunt Rd., Cherryville.

11-9: Cherryville woman reports larceny ($150/bicycle) taken by unknown person(s) w/o her consent. Case is active and under further investigation.

11-9: Cherryville man reports B&E of a motor vehicle by unknown person(s) w/o his consent. Case is active and under further investigation.

11-10: Bessemer City woman reports credit card fraud at a Cherryville business by listed suspect who used her credit card w/o her authorization, making an unauthorized purchase of $31.97. Case is active and under further investigation.

11-10: Gaston County Police Department officers report closing/clearing by arrest three (3) drug/narcotic violations (from January, February, and March of 2020) at 308 Engle St., Cherryville.

11-10: Cherryville man reports theft from a motor vehicle by unknow person(s) who entered his car w/o his consent. Stolen: one Bluetooth speaker ($200). Case is active and under further investigation.

11-11: Cherryville man reports B&E unknown person(s) who broke into his building on Delview Dr. No damages or theft of items reported. Case is active and under further investigation.

11-11: CPD officer reports possession of methamphet-

Carolina Scholar Program, which was an extension of the Nazarene Bible College (located in Colorado Springs, CO), received his District License in 2011, and was ordained in 2015.

“For two and a half years I interned under my dad, then became a full-time youth pastor at Concord Church of the Nazarene. I became the Senior Pastor of the Hickory Church of the Nazarene, which I held for six years. I was installed here as this church’s pastor on Oct. 25,” he said.

Glenn said he wasn’t sure who exactly was the first pastor of the small red

brick church, but thought it might have been a Rev. Stamey.

Said Rev. DeLong, “The church started over on Jacobs Street in 1950, I believe.”

The church currently has roughly 20 to 25 congregants, noted Mr. Willis, and they meet on Wednesday nights and have a Sunday service at noon.

Rev. De Long said he and his wife Wendy have three children, ages 23, 20, and 16.

In addition to fulfilling the Great Commission of Matthew 28, Rev. DeLong said he wants to help people out of the walls they’ve

built around themselves and point them outwardly.

“I want to lead them to the Healer. I want them to get to know the community in which they live and work and play, and I want us all to be able to help the homeless, the addicted, the abused, and to absolutely help families! That is what we are called to do as followers of Christ!” he said.

Rev. DeLong can be reached at his email at kedelong12@yahoo.com, or you can call the church at (704) 435-4450. The church is located at 300 W. 2nd St., Cherryville.

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WRECKS 11-6: A vehicle driven

by David Michael Chapman, 66, 3352 Crouse School Rd., Crouse, was traveling west on Dallas – Cherryville Hwy., when an unknown vehicle, possibly white in color, crossed over into his travel lane, striking his vehicle. The driver of the hit and run vehicle continued on and did not stop. Mr. Chapman swerved to the shoulder of the roadway to avoid being struck head-on and came to rest on the right shoulder after the collision. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Chapman vehicle: $2,000.

11-7: Eva Gilbert Prater, 46, 1062 Hwy. 182, Lincolnton, struck a vehicle driven by Brayden Cole Chapman, 22, 806 N. Park St., Shelby, in the rear as the Chapman vehicle was stationary at the intersection of Houser St., and E. Church Street. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Prater vehicle: $1,000; to the Chapman vehicle: $500.

11-11: A vehicle driven

by Vicky Sue Byers, 26, 376 Lantern Ridge Rd., Lincolnton, was traveling west on Hwy. 150, and the vehicle driven by Nathan Alexander Jordan, 20, 6540 Todd Ln., Denver, was stopped, waiting to make a left-hand turn onto Bud Black Road. At that point the Byers vehicle collided into the Jordan vehicle.

A witness told the responding officer that a vehicle pulled out in front of the Byers vehicle and Ms. Byers swerved in an attempt to avoid the other vehicle. Those injured were treated at the scene by GEMS and taken to Lincoln Co. Hospital in Lincolnton. Both the Byers and Jordan vehicles were towed to KT Towing by KT Towing. Est. damages to the Byers vehicle: $8,000; to the Jordan vehicle: $3,000.

SANITATION DEPARTMENT WORKER – LEVEL 1 Applications are now being accepted for a full time position in the City of Cherryville Sanitation Department, for a Sanitation Worker.

Responsibilities include collection and disposal of refuse and garbage, under the supervision of the Street and Sanitation Superintendent. Applicant must have a valid NC driver’s license and must pass a pre-employment drug test. Applications may be obtained at City Hall at 116 S. Mountain Street or a Public Works at 400 Allen Street, during the office hours of Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and will be taken until the position is filled. The City of Cherryville is an equal opportunity employer. ©CommunityFirstMedia

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November 18, 2020

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Working on new ways to bring old favorites back

by TRACI POLLITT Cherryville Library Branch Manager Special to the Eagle

We have missed our programs almost as much as our patrons have. One of the things we’ve been working on our new ways to bring old favorites to our Curbside Pickup and Take-n-Make offerings. Thankfully, we have creative minds here at the Cherryville Branch Library!

Ms. Cande took inventory of our craft supplies, did some research, and realized we had most everything needed to put together a fun seasonal Adult DIY kit. Each Fall Leaves Jar Lantern kit includes a small glass jar, a bag of fake autumn leaves, some twine, a small sponge paintbrush, an electronic tealight, and instructions.

The only things patrons will need to supply are some sort of glue (we recommend Mod Podge), and of course, creativity. Because we have a limited supply of these kits, we are asking patrons to pick them up inside the branch during our public service hours or call us for a specific curbside pickup time. We will NOT have these sitting outside for the general public to take home – requests only. We are working on a Cozy Coloring Packet that will be available curbside for our adult patrons; this will include a wonderful mini-coloring book provided by Dover Publications as well as a package of Stash Cinnamon Vanilla Herbal Tea (ingredients are cinnamon, rooibos, chamomile, sarsaparilla, and natural vanilla flavor).

We are continuing to offer Take-n-Make packets for our younger patrons after receiving some very nice compliments from patrons.

November is Native American Heritage Month; the packet contains a game for children to make and play as

More scenes from the controlled burn/firefighter training exercise held on November 14, by the Cherryville Fire Department. (photos by Ryan Gunter)

This ‘Fall Leaves Jar Lantern’ kit includes a small glass jar, a bag of fake autumn leaves, some twine, a small sponge paintbrush, an electronic tealight, and instructions. (photos provided)

Native American Month – Our November Fall Fun Packet includes a turkey finger puppet, a fall scavenger hunt, a mini-book to color and assemble, two (2) coloring pages, and an “I Spy” page of fall items. well as a word search. Our November Fall Fun Packet includes a turkey finger puppet, a fall scavenger hunt, a mini-book to color and assemble, two (2) coloring pages, and an “I Spy” page of fall items. We are hard at work on creating our December packets, so, as they say in the radio world, “stay tuned”!

We continue to offer our public service hours Mon-

day through Friday, from 10 a.m., to 2 p.m. Curbside service is available those same days from 10 a.m., to 5 p.m.

As always, if you have any questions, please call us at (704) 435-6767, or stop by the branch at 605 E. Main Street. We appreciate you, our patrons, and, as always, we remind everyone to stay safe and stay healthy!

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Wednesday,

November 18, 2020

TODAY’S QUOTE:

OPINION

Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.

–RonaldReagan

The Never-ending Election… I mean, Story! with Back in the their 80’s, when lives. our kids were Fast small, there forward was a movie to today that fascinated and I them to no end. see anIt had a little other princess who Nevwas in trouble (or sick, I forer-endget which), a ing Story magical dragon, cropand a human ping up hero who was in our

By Michael Powell aided in his Amerimichael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com quest to help can soout his newfound friends ciety – our Never-ending in this magical world.

American Election!

Additionally, there was Dear God, people! a mean, evil witch, and What can be done about a big, mean old wolf, this? It’s not like we can along with a whole host turn it off or take the of characters that fleshed worn-out video cassette out the world our kids out of the player and came to know and love throw it away, then go so well. buy a new one. We are Once they saw the stuck with having to movie, they had to have rewind and replay this it on video, so we got one! And, boy! Are we it for them. They wore ever! it out (as kids often do) I admit, things didn’t and we got them ango the way my wife and other, then another, until I wanted it to go, or they were (finally) sated at least so far it hasn’t and satiated with the seemed to. And I must quaint fairy tale. As they say I’m reminded of grew older, other things what happened when grabbed their interests the media buffoons proand they, like we all do, jected Al Gore the wingrew up and moved on ner over President Bush

in 2000, I think it was, but this is – or seems to us to be – something entirely different!

It seems like there are ballots appearing out of thin air, as it were, as if by magic! And folks who have been dead (as in the alleged votes case in Michigan) for a few years have (again magically) come back to life and are now well enough and able to vote for… you guessed it: Joe Biden! The man is a miracle worker! Or at least his supporters and sycophants are: they are able to raise the dead, a job I once only ascribed to our Lord Jesus Christ (and maybe a couple of First Century Apostles, but who’s counting?)!

And playing his part in all this is President Donald J. Trump, whipping his acolytes up to a frenzy with cries of “Voting Most Foul!”, or “Throw them thar unconstitutional late ballots out!”

And somewhere in the middle of it all is middle America. We of the big puppy dog eyes and sad droopy faces, hoping against hope that

All I needed was the Light!

I suppose really needed that like many them. My others around brothers also me I like shoes had the necand probably essary shoes have more than required for enough shoes their athletics. for one person.

Recently, I remember lisI was looking tening to my parfor a pair of ents talk years navy-colored

By Anne S. Haynes ago about how blue shoes in special it was to get a new my house, but I could not pair of shoes when they find them anywhere. I had were children. They would searched the closets and receive a new pair of the shoe rack hanging on shoes when school started the back of a door where that was supposed to be I thought I had stored the enough all year. The prob- shoes, but I had no luck in lem came when their feet finding them anywhere. To grew, and I can only imag- no avail I even searched ine many of them wearing in places in a spare room the hand-me- downs. where I was pretty sure the As I am a member of shoes were not hiding. the generation following Giving up on finding my parents, I was always the shoes, I went about provided with the shoes my schedule that day and that I needed even though wore a different pair of we were far from wealthy. shoes. That same night I My two brothers and I alwent into that spare room ways had new shoes when to look for something enschool started and again at tirely different. Realizing Christmas or whenever we I needed a flashlight, I

quickly found one and returned to the room. Shining the light at the previous place where I had looked for the shoes they quickly came into focus.

Instantly I remarked to myself, “All I needed was a light!” And it was like a lightning bolt come straight out of heaven, jolting me with the truth of that statement.

All I needed in my life many years ago was a light – but it was not just any light. A flashlight helped me find a pair of lost shoes, but the Light that shows us how to live each day is Jesus Christ, the Son of God. He is the Light that brings us out of the darkness of sin and into the Light of His salvation. With Him we are no longer lost.

I am so very thankful for Jesus this year at Thanksgiving and throughout the year, especially this year of 2020.

Wishing a blessed Thanksgiving to all!

we can all wake up real soon from this waking nightmare in real-time – this Never-ending Election – and our own magic dragon will come down and swoop us up on its soft fuzzy back and spirit us away into the West and the setting sun of peace, love, joy, and happiness.

Yeah. Right! As if that’s going to happen!

I guess in the meantime, we’re all going to have to sit entranced by the lying liars who lie for a living (a.k.a. Those Mainstream Media Wags), and their evil twins, the pundit pollsters who punish the pitiful poor (us) who have

no other recourse but to wait with bated breath on who we will finally get setting up house in the nations’ capitol.

Until then, stay the course, and pray lots!

Or pray lots and stay the course.

Or maybe, just pray lots!

Keep Thanksgiving; family and friends alive…

Joe Biden or Donald Trump will never visit me in my home, Glenn Mollette stand Guest Editorial beside me at the funeral home or dance at my wedding. I will not be receiving any calls from either of them to pray for me during sickness or to check on how my children are doing.

I probably will never sit in a room with them to visit, laugh, and tell funny stories, or just to hang out over a cup of coffee. I do not personally know either one. I welcome the opportunity to visit with either of them, but doubt it will happen.

I feel like I know them because I have seen them on television my entire life and heard them speak. I have been very emotional about them these last few months and felt very convicted about my vote. I have written words, spoken words and stood on the firing line for my candidate.

Most importantly, I voted. I have also received my share of emails, and real mail from people just as adamant about their candidate, often expressed in very colorful words.

Sadly, over the last few months, I have seen people who I have

known for many years, take as strong or stronger stance than I’ve taken. The distance between us has grown farther and the climate between us colder.

Acquaintances, lifefriends, school buddies and even family.

Both of our candidates have campaigned in their own, and different ways. The issues have been heatedly debated and argued.

As a nation, we have stressed ourselves to the max over these political candidates. And, while our vision for our nation has not changed, or our love and support for our preferred candidate has probably not dwindled, we must make a concerted effort to keep friends, family and the hopes and spirit of Thanksgiving alive.

As strongly as I feel about our nation and our leadership, I will not throw my friends and loved ones under the bus. My father was a Republican and my mother was a Democrat. They both voted and life went on. They were married for over 60 years. They did pretty well. They didn’t divorce over an election or politics. I do not remember them even arguing about an election.

This election was important to all of us, but I’m not going to stab my mother in the back or cut my father’s throat for Joe Biden or Donald

Trump.

By the same token, I have played sports with people all through school, sang in choirs, danced with friends, prayed and wept with people at hospitals and funerals, baptized thousands of young and old people alike. I’m not going to throw these people in the lake or smash somebody’s car.

I am not going to try to destroy somebody’s business or life for Joe Biden or Donald Trump.

Nor will I attend any Thanksgiving or other holiday meals refusing to be civil and gracious because of opposing political feelings and beliefs in the room. Why would any of us? For Joe Biden or Donald Trump?

I refuse to let this election kill Thanksgiving or any of the friendships and relationships that I share with real people in my life. Life, our friendships, our relationship with God and the personal work and service of being a good human being are most important to me.

Thanksgiving season is here. Life doesn’t always go our way, but we all have a lot to be thankful for this year.

Keep this good season alive with gratitude.

Most of all extend Thanksgiving to all others. If it’s not reciprocated, then it’s on them.

Keep Thanksgiving alive in your heart.

Senior’s activist group seeks end to “the tax on aging”

by J.P. GRIMALDI Guest column

“No one likes to pay taxes. But it can be downright painful if you are elderly and your income from Social Security is not enough to support retirement. So, you try to make ends meet by taking on a job. And then you learn that not only do you have to pay taxes on your earnings from that job but also on your Social Security income, which you funded in the first place with taxes you paid when you were

working full time,” says senior activist Bob Carlstrom.

Carlstrom says it is time to put an end to what he calls: “the tax on aging.”

He notes that it is getting tougher and tougher each year for seniors to make ends meet as the cost of living continues to rise.

According to the National Institute on Retirement Security, “The burden of preparing for retirement is increasing as workers face more risk and rising costs.

Escalating housing, healthcare, and long-term care

costs in retirement are creating retirement obstacles for Americans.”

Carlstrom says that he and the senior citizens group are determined to see the law changed.

They are promoting a bill in Congress that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove the inclusion of Social Security and tier I railroad retirement benefits in an individual’s taxable gross income.

Social Security benefits were initially exempt from

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federal income tax, but in 1983, Congress approved recommendations from the National Commission on Social Security Reform to tax the benefits of some higher-income Social Security beneficiaries.

Carlstrom notes that the definition of “higher income” has changed dramatically in the ensuing 37 years. As he put it in a letter to Members of Congress.

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Tier I railroad retirement benefits. After working for decades, paying taxes on their hard-earned income to fund these federal programs, some seniors are forced to pay income tax on the benefits they receive from the federal government. Taxing benefits which were created from already taxed funds is nonsensical and curtails retirement benefits seniors have been promised. Seniors deserve to reap the full benefits of their hard work from career-long contributions

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The Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove the inclusion of tier I railroad retirement benefits and Social Security benefits in an individual’s gross income. As this legislation takes effect, seniors will notice their tax liability is significantly reduced.

Seniors will no longer be burdened with the “double tax” on their federally earned benefits.

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The most important election! say about straight Well, the ticket voting in class. election is When asked by a stuover (more dent about voting a or less) and straight ticket (at that thank God time requiring only for this! I one checked box), can’t think she replied, “I would of a more rather slide down a exciting or a sliding board of razor more dividing contest WILL UPCHURCH blades into a pool in my life- Chaplain – Cherryville of alcohol than vote Police Department time. straight a straight As I ticket.” This was her think and reflect on other warning against too paselections, I am taken back sionate a relationship with over 20 years to a contest a party. Yet this passion that was not-so-hotly con- seemed to abound in this tested. Clinton versus Dole election cycle. was the first election that I Over and over again I followed with interest and have heard many people a basic understanding of exclaim that this election the whole process. This was is the most important electhanks to my 8th grade So- tion ever. I have also heard cial Studies teacher, Mrs. many say that our lives as we Upchurch. Now, at home I know, these will be changed had trouble listening to my forever. Billions have been mother, but amazingly I still spent on campaign ads – our remember what she had to mailboxes have been full of

An attitude of gratitude (Part 3 of the “Thanks-Living” Series) With the problems and issues that are in the world today and the many opinions and preferences of individuals, it seems that complaining has become a regular outlet to what many perceive about their surroundings. In fact, murmuring about who and what a person does not like has become a habitual routine for some. If you DANYALE PATTERSON have been complaining, you are in good company. Instead of being grateful for how God had miraculously delivered them from Egyptian bondage through the leadership of Moses, the Israelites began to get upset and dissatisfied about how the Lord was providing for them. In Numbers 21:5 “they complained against God and said to Moses, “Did you bring us out of Egypt, just to let us die in the desert? There’s no water out here, and we can’t stand this awful food!”

I have been guilty of complaining - we all have at one time another. However, we can train ourselves to develop an attitude of gratitude. Each day we can choose to reflect on three things we are grateful for, including being thankful for the devastating circumstances that are NOT happening in our lives. The world is full of pain and tragedy. Sometimes it’s easy to think life has dealt us a bad hand until we hear someone else’s story. Writing a “gratitude list” down is even better. We can keep it before us, and when we sense ourselves wanting to grumble, we can focus on it instead.

Also,God wants us to learn contentment because it shows maturity, and it pleases him. In addition, an ungrateful heart sucks the joy out of our lives and is usually coupled with the following joy stealers: • Being jealous or covetous of what others have • Focused on Temporal things instead of eternity • Ignoring the current blessings, no matter how small We can glean a lot about thanksgiving from two biblical men of God. Apostle Paul states, “I am not complaining about having too little. I have learned to be satisfied with whatever I have.” King David proclaims in Psalm 16:8-9, 11, “I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety. You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.”

PRAY THIS PRAYER: “Father, every good and perfect gift comes from you.

Thank you Lord for your bountiful blessings, many that I did not deserve like the gift of salvation. You paid a costly price with your very life, so that I could have abundant life. Just that alone fills my soul with overwhelming gratitude to you. I will sing praises to your name O Most High God. Forgive me for complaining and throwing a tantrum about temporal things. Help me to get my focus on what is most important in this life. In Jesus’ name Amen.”

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flyers, and phone calls and text messages have flooded our phones. I have watched many wrap their lives around mortal candidates and in many cases made these people gods.

How sad! How pathetic!

All this for two years in the House, four years in the White House or six years in the Senate. I have two children and I can tell you even six years is but a blink of an eye.

“But Will,” you might say, “this really IS the most important election ever!”

And I say “No!” All this is but a season, and even 2020 will end soon.

The truly important election is the eternal one God calls all his beloved children, “In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his

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and food banks struggled?

How many of us took to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to destroy one another when a word of hope is so desperately needed right now?

Many would reply to these questions by claiming we are doing God’s work through the political process. Some have even gone as far to place Jesus in their political affiliation. Ha! This is delusional. Christ never ministered in Rome, and I doubt He would find a place to lay His head in Washington today. All political parties fall way too short of His glory to claim Him as one their own.

What I have witnessed in the Word is Christ ministering to those around Him. That is the Leader we should be following – the One who touched the lives of those in need; the One who embraced

all, from the centurion to the slave. This “God with us” Who got down in the dirt so that the blind could see, and fed all who were hungry, doesn’t look like a Republican, Democrat, or even an Independent to me. He looks like our children, our elderly, our needy. I see His face in those around us.

God voted for us in grace and love. He has elected us to the office of the priesthood of believers. Will we be like the politicians who talk big, making promises that are rarely kept? Or will we carry out the platform He has laid before us? Our term is not measured in years, but in eternity. So, let us throw off the earthly election that has divided us and embrace God’s Election that brings us together.

God bless!

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glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.” (Eph 1:5-6 ESV) God has elected us to His purposes, for our chief end is to glorify God and love Him forever. Yet where is the passion for this kind of election? Where is the willingness to throw our everything into lifting up the One Who calls us Beloved? Where is our complete loyalty to God’s party?

How many of us neglected His eternal election for this political one? How many of us watched every move our candidate made, listened to every word he/she said, while our children, parents, and neighbors starved for attention. How many of us were glued to screens during the debates but did “our best” to catch the online service at church? How many of us donated to political parties while churches

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POSTON From Page 1

I set high expectations for myself anyway.”

Chavis Principal Matt Rikard said, “Mrs. Poston believes all of her students can excel, and she holds them all to a standard of excellence.

“She wants what is best for her students academically and personally. She is a true example of what makes John Chavis Middle

JCMS’ 2020 Teacher of the Year Natalie Willis Poston stands before a bulletin board full of encouraging and positive words. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) School so great. she smiled and said, “They to run, or be outdoors as “We are blessed that told me 'congratulations’. much as she can, or to para product of John Chavis She said her parents told ticipate in any kind of sport.

Middle School has returned her they were proud of her, “I’m very competitive, home!” noting that “all that hard which, I guess goes handWhen asked what her work paid off.” in-hand with my high exstudents said when they Some of Poston’s hob- pectations,” she said, with found out about her honor, bies, she said she likes, are a big grin.

from the Eagle, Mr. Wise elaborated, via email, on some of his comments to Council at the Nov. 9 meeting.

“There’s been much talk about the City’s high power bills for years so I decided to perform an analysis of the Electric Fund and try to find the reasons why,” he wrote.

“Cherryville only has approximately 2,700 electrical users. Approximately 10 percent of our citizens are using other electric utilities for their power. These would be REMC (Rutherford Electric) and Duke Power. The Cherryville City electric user is paying anywhere from 28 to 42 percent, or even higher, than those 10 percent on other utilities. Also, the Cherryville City electric rate is higher than any other surrounding town or city in our area.

“The average electric user in Cherryville is going to pay approximately $1,200 more a year in electricity and much more than that if you’re a commercial business. A lot of factors go into the usage and it really depends on how many Kilowatt hours you use. So basically, Cherryville needs to get its rates down.”

Wise noted the City Electric Fund is, in his opinion, a very lucrative fund that has made profits for many, many years.

He told Council that instead of keeping those profits in the electric fund and driving the cost to the citizens down, monies have been spent on many non-electric related items.

Said Wise, in an email to the Eagle, “These items are downtown business grants for roofs, AC units, painting, murals, awnings, parades, festivals, special events, etc., as well as other items such as bonuses, food, downtown water and sewer engineering, etc.; really too much to list.”

He continued, “I know the budget just for downtown grants was $270,000 this year,” adding that he thought the grants were from private donations but said they are coming from the City power user out of the electric fund.

He noted at the meeting there are private donations that have not been used yet, adding that those should be used,

in his opinion, before taking money from the electric fund.

Said Mr. Wise, in his email, “As far as the Electric Fund payroll, you have more total people on the ‘admin’ side than you do on the actual electrical workers payroll.

The ‘admin’ payroll is split with other departments but just looking at the electrical payroll, roughly 40 percent is in administration, which is high in my opinion, compared to other companies overall. I would say one could easily cut a half of million dollars out from this year’s budget going forward.”

During the Council meeting Mr. Wise mentioned possibly “slowly weaning” some of the City organizations from their dependence on the Electric funds.

When asked which organizations, or departments, he was referring to, he replied, “Not so much the other departments, but organizations that are dependent on the City that we’ve turned into City Departments, such as the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, Downtown Main Street Organization, etc.

“While I think all these organizations are great, the Electric fund should not be

paying for them totally. It’s like once you start, it’s hard to stop once they get dependent on the City. Let’s keep the Electric fund electric only until we can get our rates down, then let’s reasonably fund what we can.”

In looking to other similar cities like Cherryville for power rate comparisons, Mr. Wise said in his email, “I would look at towns that have our total electric usage customers and compare them.

“There are neighborhoods larger than Cherryville. You don’t see neighborhoods trying to do what we are doing.

The City is trying to do what much larger cities are doing and we just don’t have the population or electric users.”

Mr. Wise continued, “Even if we get every building occupied downtown and add more electric meters it still will not offset the excess non-electric spending out of the Electric fund.”

Wise said he wants the downtown to look great but not at the expense of the electric user.

“Remember, 10 percent of the citizens are not even paying into the Electric fund. We have elderly citizens that are scared to turn on lights and their AC because they cannot

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In closing his email, Wise stated, “I would like to add that electric rates are a key economic driver for any town or city. More so than other factors because it’s a cost that each resident or business has to pay month after month.

“Cherryville is in a position that it could eventually have some of the lowest rates in the area if planned for properly.”

In other Council action, Council approved a resolution by the City to request state grant assistance for the proposed Ballard Force Main Replacement Project, as well as approving a resolution authorizing the adoption of the Citizen Participation Plan for Cherryville during the NC Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs for 20202021.

The Council also approved an amendment to Article V, Section VI of the City’s personnel policy which pertains to Workers’ Compensation Leave; in specific as it pertains to the City’s sick leave policy.

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afford their City electric bill.”

As for a “quick fix” scenario for Cherryville, Mr. Wise said, “I do think we can stop funding non-electric items and organizations and clean up the budgeting in the Electric fund. This will save hundreds of thousands of dollars that could be given back as a credit to the electric user to ease the rates.

“I know the ElectriCites debt is often used as an excuse but that’s only part of the issue. There are some more extreme measures that can be taken like ‘subbing’ out the Electrical department to REMC and letting them do the service and repair while the City stills owns the system. This would profit the City the most, probably. But before doing that I would try cleaning the electrical budget up first.”

In his email to the Eagle, Mr. Wise noted he feels the City Council and Mayor need to seriously look at that Electric fund, clean it up, and stop penalizing the City electric user by spending on non-electric items.

“It would be hard for me to take from our citizens, especially the elderly, and give it to others that may not really need it. This has been going

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From Page 1 authority,” noted Mr. Cash.

He continued, “Through this modeling program, it helps predict various outcomes based on capital investments. Mr. Manis utilized recent investments in the downtown area, along with the bond money investments to make some basic predictions.

“Assuming approximately 25 percent of the total numbers, the computer model produced the following: Aggregated potential changes using the model: Change in earnings (for the City) – $4.8 million; (positive) Change in jobs – 126 (added); and Change in taxes – $368,000.”

The aggregated effect on jobs: is 121 (a multiplier of 1.0), with four (4) Direct (a multiplier of 0.03); 0 Indirect (a multiplier of 0); and one (1) Induced (a multiplier of 0.01), as per the information presented by Mr. Manis at the meeting.

Also in that information, the aggregated effect on taxes of production and imports is as follows: Locally – $180,000; State – $143,000; and Federal – $45,000, Mr. Cash noted.

He continued, “The aggregated effects on earnings is, or will be: $4.6 million initial (a multiplier of 1.0), which includes all construction of projects; $120,628 Direct (a multiplier of 0.03); $8,007 Indirect (a multiplier of 0); and $70,628 Induced (a multiplier of 0.02).”

City Manager Cash said, “Keep in mind these are Centralina computer model data points and are produced using a conservative rate of approximately 25 percent.

“Basically, it shows that the investment downtown from the bond projects and individual investments over the next three to five years will produce significant returns for Cherryville.”

Mr. Wise spoke as part of the citizens to be heard aspect of the agenda, and he spoke of his concerns about the high cost of power to the citizens and merchants of Cherryville.

Afterwards, in a request

Poston is married, and she and her husband are the proud parents of three; Joselyn, 5, and twin boys; Brady and Brayden, both 4.

Of her honor, Poston said, “I wasn’t expecting it! It feels a little intimidating to me, in a way. I never thought I’d be one.

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for the Lady Ironmen, and also played sports for the Lady wolverines during her time at JCMS. She attended Appalachian State University, where she majored in Secondary Math Education, and played softball there as well, she said. She graduated from ASU in 2008.

Poston began her teaching career in 2009 at Bessemer City High School, where she taught math.

“Math just came natural to me. I always wanted to be a teacher,” said Mrs. Poston, whose mother, Judy Willis, was a teacher in the Cleveland County School system. Her dad, Dennis, owns Willis Septic Systems. She has a brother, Bryson, who is employed at the family business, she noted.

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Volleyball, high school sports are back, in a reduced form Kiser is the winningest coach in school’s volleyball history

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Any reason for Cherryville High School sports fans to find their way back into a CHS gym or stadium is cause for celebration and yelling for the home team at the top of your lungs.

Even if it is COVID-19shorthened season and only a handful of parents and fans can be there in some form of social distancing or other.

As CHS head volleyball coach, Leigh Kiser said, “Finally!”

That was the answer Coach Kiser had when asked about the upcoming season.

Kiser and company noted that after a lot of worry about the possibility – any possibility, really – for an upcoming season, the Lady Ironmen were, on Thursday, Nov. 12, the first CHS sports team to hit the court for the fall sports season.

Kiser, who is entering her 11th season as coach of the Lady Ironmen spikers, said her team has been working out for weeks under the guidelines of Gaston County and the NCHSAA. “Our athletes are all ready to compete after the long COVID-19 layoff,” she said. “We will have a shortened 14-game season, which will be comprised of 12 conference matches and two

non-conference matches.”

Their first time back on the VB court was a JV and Varsity scrimmage with the Lady Wolves of Lincolnton.

Said Kiser, “We have an experienced varsity team that will have to be ready to go right away with the short season.

“Defensively we will lean on seniors Megan Smith and Laura Morgan, and sophomore Kaitlyn Newsome to lead the defensive effort.”

She continued, “All-Conference setter, sophomore Rileigh Kiser is back to set up experienced hitters, senior Reese Hoyle, and juniors, Skye Reed, Addie Eaker, and Katie Eaker.

“We also have some newcomers that should provide some quality points as the year goes on.”

Coach Kiser said she was “excited for the season” and added that she likes her teams’ experience, but noted it will be tough not having the full non-conference schedule to get ready for conference play.

In the conference, Lincoln Charter, Christ the King, Highland Tech, and Piedmont Charter have deep and talented rosters, which should make for a competitive conference season, Kiser said.

It should be noted Coach Kiser is the winningest coach in the volleyball program’s history with a record of 130122 at Cherryville High.

She will also have a 14game JV season as well.

Junior Lady Ironmen volleyball player Addie Eaker (#22) sends the ball back across the net to the visiting Lady Wolves of Lincolnton HS at last Thursday’s. Nov. 12, scrimmage at Nixon Gym. Watching are teammates Rileigh Kiser (#31), Reese Hoyle (#8), Jessica Martin (#16), and Skye Reed (#3). (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

CHS Lady Ironman outside hitter and junior, Jamarra Wall’s right hand is a blur as she serves a vicious shot to the Lady Wolves at last Thursday’s Nixon Gym scrimmage.

Senior Lady Ironmen hitter Alexis Thomas looks on as setter, sophomore Rileigh Kiser sets up the shot for her teammates, in the CHS/Lincolnton scrimmage.

Junior right side hitter Skye Reed prepares to serve the ball at last Thursday’s scrimmage against the visiting Lady Wolves of LHS.

CHS junior Addie Eaker follows through with her serve against the Lincolnton Lady Wolves at Nixon Gym at the two teams’ Thursday, Nov. 12. scrimmage.

By JIM MILLER Editor

How to Track Down Old Friends Online Dear Savvy Senior, I’m interested in tracking down some old friends I’ve lost touch with over the years but could use some help.

What websites can you recommend that can help me find them?

Tracking Tom Dear Tom, Thanks to the Internet, tracking down long-lost friends from many years ago is relatively easy to do and, in most cases, it won’t cost you a cent. Here are some tips and online tools to help you get started.

Remembering the Details Before you begin your search, a good first step is to jot down any information you can remember or find out about the people you’re trying to locate. Things like their full name (maiden and married), age or birth date, last known address or phone number, old e-mail address, names of family members, etc.

Knowing details can help you turn up clues while you search.

Social Media and Search Engines After you compile your information, a good place to start your search is at so-

cial media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. And search engines like Google and Yahoo.

When using search engines, type in the name of the person you’re searching for in quotation marks, for example, “John Smith.” You can narrow your search by adding other criteria like their nickname or middle name, the city or state they may live in, or even their occupation.

People Search Sites If your initial search comes up empty, you can also use people searches like AnyWho.com, Intelius.com or WhitePages.com. These sites will provide a list of potential matches from across the U.S.

however, sometimes provides home phone numbers for free.

Niche Finding Sites Here are a few other niche people-finding websites to help you with your search.

To look for old high school classmates, try Classmates.com. This site has contact information only for people who have registered with it. But even if your friend hasn’t registered, it could provide contact info for another classmate who remains in touch with your friend.

Because many people share the same name, these sites will also supply details to help identify the right person, perhaps including their age, prior hometowns, names of relatives, colleges attended or employer.

Another option is to check out your high school alumni website. Not every school has its own site, but some do, and you can look for it by going to any search engine and typing in the name of the school with the city and state it’s located in. You can also search at AlumniClass.com, a huge hosting site for thousands of high schools across the U.S.

While these sites are free to use at a basic level, they charge a small fee for providing certain details like the persons contact information. WhitePages,

If you’re looking for old college friends, look for an alumni directory on the school’s website. You might be able to access your friend’s contact

info by completing an online registration. Or, try calling or emailing your alumni relations department and ask them to pass on your contact info to your friend.

If you’re looking for someone you served with in the military, Military. com offers a free “Buddy Finder” service that has a database of more than 20 million records – visit Military. com/buddy-finder. You can also search for free at GIsearch.com, TogetherWeServed.com and VetFriends.com.

If you can’t find any current information about the person you’re searching for, it could be that he or she is dead.

To find out if that’s the case, use obituary databases such as Tributes.com and Legacy.com, which has a newspaper obituary search tool from hundreds of U.S. newspapers.

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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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

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ANTIQUES & MORE N BEAMS MILL. Furniture, Antiques, collectibles, man cave items, bottles & more. Thurs.Fri., 10am-5pm. Sat., 9am4pm. Closed Sun.-Wed. 4135 Fallston Road, Shelby. ( Hwy 18 north.) Come visit us and make our FIRST ANNIVERSARY great. 704-312-6410.

TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED!!! GOOD PAY, STEADY HOURS, friendly environment, home every night. 828748-5893.

WANTED: DOWNED OR UP ROOTED OAK TREES. Will cut up and remove for free.

828-395-0758.

PLACE YOUR ORDERS FOR THE HOLIDAY!! Tom’s Bakery, 120 Belvedere Ave., Shelby, NC 28150. tgreene1@twc. com or tomsbakery.net (704) 473-1413

COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. (980) 295-5568

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EMPLOYMENT CLASS A CDL COMMERCIAL DRIVER. Class A CDL driver. Local, no touch, freight. Part time/on call basis. Retired drivers welcome. No less then $20/ hour. (828) 245-1383 tenbroeck1991@bellsouth.net KENNEL WORK NEEDED. 4 HOURS ONCE PER WEEK. $10 per hour. At private home in Forest City. 828-305-1834.

OFFICE WORK PART-TIME. 4 HOURS TWICE A WEEK, $10 per hour. In private home in Forest City. 828-305-1834.

TAKING APPLICATIONS. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 2-4pm for Seasonal (DecApril) Day Receptionist. Must be over 21 years old. Experience a plus. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, 233 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150.

(704) 487-9160 BARBER NEEDED in Boiling Springs. Contact Ron at 704-434-9711 or 864-8121935.

HOME HEALTH CAREGIVER. Seeking Reliable Certified CNA with Dementia Experience for One-On-One Care of Elderly Family Member.

Responsibilities include: feeding, hygiene assistance, light house work and running local errands. Reliable transportation and references required.

Pay based on experience.

(704) 472-4058 shannonspake81@gmail.com HAVE CLEAN DRIVING RECORD. Must pass drug test and physical. Call United Cab at (704) 482-7000 FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Maintain rental properties. Must have valid NC Drivers license. Pay depends on experience. (704) 473-4299 EARN WHILE YOU LEARN. Price Brothers, Inc., Plumbing. (Equal Opportunity Employer). Join our team!!! APPLY TODAY. pbiplumbing. com/employment COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 480-9340 NEED WEEKLY HOUSEKEEPER. Live near Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Good pay.

Need references. Call: 704692-2500.

NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 4770516 DUNHAM’S SPORTS LOOKING TO HIRE. DUNHAM’S SPORTS LOCATIONS LOOKING TO HIRE SEASONAL HOLIDAY STAFF! Troy, MI - Dunham’s Sports, one of the nation’s largest sporting goods chains, will be hiring part-time seasonal holiday help at all of their locations.

Part-time associates enjoy flexible hours, extra spending money, and a merchandise discount that will help with holiday shopping. Interested, enthusiastic sports-minded candidates can apply online at www.qhire.net/dunhamsholiday. A listing of the 230+ stores in 22 Midwestern and Southern states can be found on the company website www. dunhamssports.com.

CRAMERTON SEASONAL LEAF COLLECTION WORKER. The Town of Cramerton will be accepting applications for two (2) seasonal leaf collection workers. Applications are available at online Cramerton Town Hall (155 N. Main Street, Cramerton) OR at the Town’s website: www. cramerton.org Applicants will be required to work 40 hours per week from November 1st until February 1st removing loose piles of leaves around town with a collection truck.

Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Driver’s license and drug screening are required.

Applicant will be required to work outside in all weather conditions and must be able to pick up and move at least 50 pounds. Starting salary $11.00 per hour depending on qualifications. Please contact Rodney Baker, Public Works Director, with any questions or to get a job description at (704) 718-8006. The Town of Cramerton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

BUSINESS SERVICES DUST TO SHINE CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, commercial, weekly, biweekly, monthly, move in/out, construction, one time cleanings offered with 10 years experience. Free estimates. (704) 297-8355 RV/CAMPER ROOFS. Install, Water Damage, Wrecks, Insurance Claims, Roof Kits, Parts. Repairs & Service.

Also, Mobile Repair. 24/7.

828-453-8113.

D&S LAWN CARE: For all your fall lawn care needs, give us a call. Mulching, Leaf Removal, Gutter Cleaning, Clean Flower Beds. Serving Rutherford County 15 years.

828-582-0314, 828-447-4012.

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 WALLINGS HOME IMPROVEMENTS. We do it all.

General repairs, pressure washing, interior/exterior painting. 40+ yrs experience. Have references. Call (828) 201-5788

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CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Fall Tune-up Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

TRIPLE D PAINTING AND WOODWORK. All your painting needs, free estimates, over 25 yrs experience! Framing, facial boards and much more wood work available! Making your home, building or business look new again.

(704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail.com

704-484-1047

FOR SALE

DECK NEED A FACE LIFT? I have built or repaired hundreds. We fix most anything made of wood. Room Enclosures. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-4766058.

IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up.

I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drugfree, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY YARD/GARAGE SALE. Electronics, furniture, nice bedspreads, lots clothes.

Saturday, November 21st, 7:00am-12:00pm. 316 Maner Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086 BARNYARD TRASH TO TREASURES. MULTI FAMILY. FRI & SAT. Nov. 20th, 21st. 8am-1pm. Household, furniture, clothes, odds, ends.

(Polkville). 3218 Bridges Dairy Road, Shelby, NC 28150

RUTHERFORD COUNTY CARPET BARN CLOSING SALE. All flooring needs! (5) family indoor yard sale Monday-Saturday, 8am-4pm. 106 Pinehurst Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040 YARD SALE & BAKE SALE! Tues.-Thurs., Nov. 17-19, 8am until. Fri., Nov. 20, 8am-2pm.

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 397 Mt. Pleasant Church Road, Forest City, NC 28043 PICKERS PARADISE, ANTIQUE DEALERS WELCOME, COLLECTORS WELCOME. Appointment only so call 828-429-2851. Cast iron, Lionel train engine collection, BB guns, quilts, carnival glass, Coca Cola crates, mantle & wall hung clocks. Over a thousand items for sale.

FOR SALE

RICH BROWN LEATHER SOFA, $399. Bernhardt, purchased in 2017 for our nonsmoking Shelby living room.

Also for sale: dark blue Lazy-Boy Rocker-Recliner $129.

(703) 955-2118 REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443

4000 HONDA GENERATOR. $300. (704) 538-8867 FREE FIREWOOD. You cut and you haul away. New Adventure Farm. (704) 538-0266 FRED’S FIREWOOD!!

Seasoned cut, split hardwood. Will deliver 10 mile radius of Forest City. 828202-1000.

1992 FORD F-150 XLT w/high mileage, good work truck, reduced price, $1,990. Two recliners, reduced price, $65 each. Oak & Pine Firewood, $200. 828-289-1817.

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Green Oak, $65.

Cut, split and delivered. 828395-0758.

WHEEL HORSE MOWER; unused galvanized tin; new wheel and tire; men’s and ladies’ Rolex watches. 601-7400837, Chesnee, SC. DEER CORN, SHELLED, 50LBS, $7. Cob Corn, $8.

828-287-3272.

ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Call for more details. 828-382-0455.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed.

Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs.

Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-6924449.

USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-2868674.

DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms.

704-300-5341, Steve 704472-8865, Cletus, 704-3005341, Todd (704) 692-1627

HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-6924449.

ROLL TOP DESK FOR SALE. Solid Oak, very nice condition, with keys, no scratches, asking $250. 704692-4449.

BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local!

Call 828-248-1408.

TWO CRYPTS FOR SALE inside the mausoleum at the Rose Hill Memorial Park in Fallston, NC. 704-538-7883.

16X40 STORAGE BUILDING, WORK SHOP, ETC. Built on site, one day install. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828245-5895.

TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW! ALL KINDS. Areas LARGEST on site display for trailers. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., 2690 US Hwy. 221 S., Forest City. 828245-5895.

WE HAVE TRAILERS IN STOCK! GOOSENECKS, NEW AND USED, 7 TON AND 10 TON. ENCLOSED 4x6, 5x8, 5x10, 6x10, 6x12, 7x14, (7x14 7k), 8.5x20 (10k AUTO CARRIER), DUMP TRAILERS. ALL SIZES OF UTILITY TRAILERS, 2020 & 2021 WITH MORE ON WAY! J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City.

828-245-5895.

GALVANIZED PANEL GATES. (2) 14 ft. $70 each.

(704) 419-9145

LARGE TRIUMPH POWER PAPER CUTTER, 18.5 inches wide, $400. High Speed air fed Baum paper folder, $400. 828-305-8331.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads!

Press Room Printing. 704482-2243. (704) 538-5788 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. (704) 434-6389 “COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park. Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. (919) 272-5503 RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GO-KARTS. Ready to mow.

All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-476-9383.

ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies. Best Offer! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your roofing or repair needs. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895.

FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft. Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

(3) TIRES: 235/55/R19 LX SPORT M&S Continental Crosstrack. Run less than 500 miles, removed from 2020 Honda CRV, $125 each. 828245-9306 no answer, leave message.

NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-2873272.

PETS & LIVESTOCK EASTER EGGER HENS AND GOLDEN COMET RIR CROSS hens for sale. Call for details & price. Shelby (509) 432-4914 FULL BLOODED BASSET HOUND PUPS. Ready for new home! Been wormed, no shots. 1 male, 1 female, $300 each. 828-289-1258.

FREE TO A GOOD HOME. Boxer (Female) Solid Brindle, 6 Years Old, CKC Registered, Shots Up To Date. Outside Dog. (704) 466-3135

FREE KITTENS. 4 months old. All female. Need to find good inside homes. Please call or text 828-201-3861.

WORKING HEELER MIX PUPPIES. Male & female, wormed, groomed & 1st shots. $150 each. Can text pictures.

(828) 391-0919 DOG KENNELS, FROM $189.99 IN STOCK. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 10x10 split, 20x20 split. Tops, Delivery and Install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City.

828-245-5895.

CHIHUAHUA AND KITTEN FOR SALE. Female Chihuahua-Chocolate/red, wormed, had shots. 1 year old in April.

Pup-Kit also-$325.00. Also, Beautiful 4 1/2 month old kitten, white with tabby points, wormed, had first shots. Litter box trained-$40.00. 828-3910919.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES for sale. 10 weeks old, no papers, shots current, $350. Parents on site with papers. (704) 482-7274

REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System.

Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. $475.

(704) 300-1818

RACING HOMING PIGEONS. Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803-984-6678. artsager@msn.com

CARS & TRUCKS 1995 NISSAN 4X4 TRUCK extended cab, $4,500. 2006 Ford Mustang, V6, auto., loaded, 85,700 miles, $6,500.

(704) 466-5672

WANT TO BUY

2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 $4,500. 2002 PT Cruiser, new radiator, new timing belt & gears, heads changed, new power steering pump, 4 new tires. Ready to drive, $1,700. Call 704-2848212.

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

2004 BUICK LESABRE Ltd. Good running condition, dependable, lots of new parts.

Has Class II hitch, wired, $1700. (704) 300-1151

CIDER MILL FOR SALE. Good condition, recently used, $325. 828-248-8060.

DEER APPLES FOR SALE. $9 per bag. 828-287-3272.

USED FURNITURE FOR SALE. (2) Huntington chairs, (2) dressers w/mirrors, (2) recliners, rocking chair, coffee table, hall closet, sofa, bed, chest-of-drawers.

828-4474369, 828-305-4088.

FARM & GARDEN PASTURE FOR RENT. Barn with (3) 12x12 stalls & large feed room, 8 acres, water & plenty of grass. Limit 3 horses. $275 month. (704) 7393165

TAYLOR WATERSTOVE, MODEL T-450. Call for more info. 828-248-8060.

PROPANE GRILL TANKS RE-FILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828-287-3272.

JAZZY MOBILITY CHAIR, $775. Jazzy that has less than 100 hours use, indoors.

Comes delivered, charger, 2 month warranty. Call Scooterman John 704-951-4224, mobilityservices07@gmail.com

FOR SALE

18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166.

MARILYN MONROE CALENDARS, 9 of different years, $10 each. Also, hardback book with many pictures, $25.

828-289-5031.

(9) DOORS, $100 FOR ALL. 1985 Honda Elite Motor Scooter, seats 2, new tires, runs like new, 2032 miles, $950 cash. 828-289-5031.

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

10X10 UTILITY BUILDING w/ upper shelf, $200. Pec Deck exercise equipment machine, $75. Joe Weider exercise bench w/leg attachment & weights, $50. 803-322-7632.

AGRI-FAB LEAF VAC & LIMB GRINDER, pull behind lawnmower. Tecumseh formula 8HP. $700. (704) 460-9762

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed.

Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs.

Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-6924449.

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING AND LEAF PICKUP. LEAF PICKUP, MULCHING, AND HEDGES, ALSO STORM CLEAN UP !! CALL TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE! (704) 466-2333 BRANDONADKINS4619@GMAIL.COM

OR CALL

WANT TO BUY LARGE MOUTH GLASS GALLON JARS. Call 704-692-0175.

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars.

Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828-289-1175 or 828-2471070.

LOOKING FOR OLD FIRE ARMS. Prefer 22’s. (704) 600-8560 CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership.

Callahan’s Towing. (704) 6921006

CARPORTS, GARAGES, RV COVERS, FREE STANDING LEAN TO’S. Areas largest on site display. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-472-0006.

WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-2455895.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

828-245-6756.

2001 DODGE DAKOTA SLT Package, Extended Cab, 318 V-8, Auto, New Paint, 2WD, New Tires, Bedliner, Tool Box, Non Smoker, Looks Brand New! 100,800 miles. Asking $7000 _ MAKE OFFER! (704) 418-3071 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 $4,500.00; 2002PT Cruiser, new radiator, new timing belt and gears, heads changed, new power steering pump and 4 new tires. Ready to drive. -$1,700.00. 704-2848212.

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, $15,000. 828-245-9620, 828-223-1564.

2006 DODGE STRATUS SDN $1800. (704) 739-7133

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Wednesday,

November 18, 2020

The Cherryville Eagle

Crouse artist Maëlle Keener carving out a clay Christmas ornament at her kitchen table/art studio space. (photos provided)

ART From Page 1 “Our family was fortunate to live on the outer edge of the city where I could enjoy a lot of time outside in the little walking trails near the house and I could go play on the edge of the St. Lawrence River, pretty much across the road from us.

“We were always very active and busy doing outdoor activities such as kayaking and hiking in the summers, snowshoe walking and ice fishing in the winters, and lots of camping trips.”

According to a story she recently wrote for Mona Ramsey’s Crouse Newsletter, Mrs. Keener noted she met her now-husband in high school while on vacation at the beach. As soon

as she finished high school she moved to the area to go to college and be with him.

Exposure to art started early on for Maëlle, who noted, “Whether I was painting my friend and I’s tree house with crushed berries and a stick, or sewing and crocheting with my mother, I’ve always had an interest for art in general.

“The chance to work with ceramics however did not come around until I went to Gaston College.

There I took a class to fulfill the last bit of art credits I needed and began working with ceramics through my last semester before graduating.”

Said Keener, “I love the versatility of clay and how the finished pieces can be so functional and I enjoy making pieces that can be used every day. I occasionally make some more deco-

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF BETTY W. BLACK This is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 106 North Cherry Street, Cherryville, North Carolina, on or before the 28th day of January, 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 28th day of October, 2020.

Counsel for the Estate: PALMER E. HUFFSTETLER, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW 106 North Cherry Street Cherryville, NC 28021 Telephone: 704-435-4907 CE (10/28; 11/4,11,18/2020)

rative items as well.”

She continued, “Some of my favorite pieces to make are mugs, trinket bowls, jewelry and flower pots. I like making pieces that are unique and appealing to the eye, yet usable in everyday life by anyone.

“That is one of the reasons why I fell in love with ceramics – the versatility and functionality. A lot of my inspiration comes from the outdoors that I love so dearly; thus many of my pieces are carved with floral designs or even stamped with real leaves and plants.”

Mrs. Keener said she is fluent at speaking and writing in French and English but would love to learn more languages when she has the time.

As for having her own personal style, Keener noted, “My style would probably fall into the modern category as I tend to make my pieces lighter in weight and colorful in contrast to more traditionally heavy, darker-colored pottery.”

Keener’s studio, as of right now, she said is “…

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conveniently situated in the corner of the kitchen and my kiln is nearby. It is nice having everything near, but I would love to later have a larger, dedicated space out of which I could sell my pieces and maybe teach others.”

Of her time in the Old Tar Heel State, Keener said, “Since living here in North Carolina for over four years now I have found there is a great art community and the locals are so nice to be around.

“Living in the small town of Crouse has been wonderful as it has given me the opportunity to be in a rural area where I can have plenty of outdoor space and disconnect from the busy urban setting to focus on the things I love to do like gardening, finally raising chickens (something I have wanted to do for years), and making functional artworks.”

For t interested in knowing more about Maëlle’s work please visit her Facebook page at Artworks by Maëlle, or simply email her at: artworksbymaelle@ gmail.com.

Maëlle Keener proudly shows off a couple of her finished and fired clay creations, a regular bowl and a yarn bowl, used for, you guessed it… storing your yarn!

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The Cherryville Eagle

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November 18, 2020

Tar Heels fan Dalton Pence’s baseball dream comes true CHS senior signs LOI to play baseball for his favorite college team

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Inking his name on the line, CHS senior Dalton Pence knew it was the culmination of a dream come true, ever since he was a wee lad.

On Wednesday, Nov. 11, amongst family, friends, and not a few of his coaches and mentors, young Pence signed a letter of intent (LOI) to play baseball for the UNC-Chapel Hill Tar Heels baseball team – his favorite team since he was old enough to… well, have a favorite team.

Pence, along with mom, Lisa, and dad, Mike, sat at a table at the Roadrunners Training Facility on Hwy. 150, surrounded by his Post 100 American Legion coaches Bob Reynolds and Drew Reynolds; CHS head baseball coach, Scott Heavner; his travel ball coach, Ron Treadway; as well as CHS Athletic Director, head basketball coach, Scott Harrill. Sitting beside of him were his parents, and his brother, Ryan, who played football at CHS. Also at the signing were Dalton’s grandparents, Lois Pence and Randy Peel, and Carolyn and Glenn Wilson. Many of Dalton’s fellow CHS Ironmen

and Post 100 Legion baseball players were there for him as well.

Pence, 18, said he will be a pitcher for the team, so far as he knows right now, and will be heading to Chapel Hill in July of 2021. While there, he plans to major in history.

Pence, always a man of few words, said, “This feels great! This is a dream come true for me.”

Pence, a hard-throwing lefty, said he has been playing baseball since he was four, playing in Cherryville’s Little League, then at John Chavis as a Wolverine, then at CHS for Coach Heavner, and also playing for Coaches Bob Reynolds and son, Drew, for the Post 100 American Legion, as well as the already-mentioned travel ball with Coach Treadway, a family friend and mentor.

Coach Heavner said of Pence, “It’s always good when kids can realize their dream, especially ones they’ve had since they were small.

“I’ve coached Dalton since age 12. He played ball with my son, Ty, and we knew he was special from an early age. He’s gotten consistently better every year and he is going to continue to get better. We are happy for him. The Pence’s are a great family, and just good people.”

CHS’ Dalton Pence, with mom, Lisa, and dad, Mike, at a table at the Roadrunners Training Facility. Standing, left to right, are his Post 100 American Legion coaches, Bob Reynolds and Drew Reynolds; travel ball coach, Ron Treadway; CHS Athletic Director, Scott Harrill; and CHS head baseball coach, Scott Heavner. Sitting beside him and his parents, is his brother, Ryan, who played football at CHS. Also in the photo are Dalton’s grandparents, Lois Pence and Randy Peel (left, standing), and Carolyn and Glenn Wilson (right, standing). (photo provided by Lisa Pence) Legion head coach Bob Reynolds said of Dalton, “In every game we had last summer, Dalton has pitched well and seemed to handle situations, exceeding our expectations.

“He has had lots of offers from many colleges, and Dalton has taken it (his play-

Cherryville Cross-Country Schedule 2020-2021 Date Wed 12/2 Tues. 12/8 Thurs. 12/17

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Gaston County man wins ‘big money’ with last $1 million top prize RALEIGH – Daniel Kennedy of Belmont lucked out on the final Big Money $1 million top prize.

“I made it in time, I guess,” joked Kennedy as he claimed his prize at lottery headquarters on Monday.

Kennedy purchased his lucky $10 ticket from the Ingco Express on Lowell Bethesda Road in Gastonia.

“I was shocked,” he said.

“I didn’t know what to think at first. I reread the ticket probably 40 times at least. It’s been crazy.”

Kennedy had a choice of receiving his prize as an annuity of $50,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $600,000.

He chose the lump sum and, after required state and fed-

eral tax withholdings, received $424,503.

“It means a lot,” said Kennedy of his good fortune. He says his prize money will go towards paying off bills and helping out his family members.

The Big Money game started in December 2019 with three top prizes of $1 million.

Kennedy won the last top prize so the lottery will begin steps to end the game.

Ticket sales from scratchoffs make it possible for the lottery to raise more than $725 million per year for education.

For details on how $13.5 million raised by the lottery made a difference in Gaston County in 2019, visit www. nclottery.com and click on the “Impact” section.

he was a little boy. I am super proud to see him accomplish his goals. Our family loves him and wishes him the best of luck in his future.”

Parents Lisa and Mike both said, “Since he was little he’s always liked the Tar Heels and baseball. We are proud of him and what he

has accomplished in his hard work.”

Dad Mike added, “When he was eight he got an opportunity to go into Carolina’s baseball locker room. He looked around and said, 'I’ve got to play here!' Now his dreams have come true!”

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ing) to another level or two, moving his game up every time. He has been solid all fall as well and he has a lot of good days ahead.”

Treadway said of Pence, “Dalton is a special young man and is always respectful to his coaches. He has wanted to be a Tar Heel since

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