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Golf Carts now allowed to operate on City streets Must be driven by licensed drivers; some restrictions still apply by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Chief of Police Cam Jenks said that golf carts with a licensed driver are now allowed to operate on City streets with speed limits of 35mph or less. Additionally they are also allowed

to cross Highways 150 and 274 at a traffic light, being careful to watch for oncoming traffic and knowing they have the right-of-way. The City Council voted on and approved the new golf cart usage ordinance on Feb. 23, 2021 at the Council’s work session, said Chief Jenks, who presented the new ordinance. A golf cart, by definition on the ordinance, is described as “a vehicle designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding See GOLF CARTS, Page 6

At the Monday, March 8, regular City Council meeting Cherryville Police Department Administrative Assistant Kim Lancaster proudly receives her Certificate of Recognition of 20 years of service to the City of Cherryville from Mayor H.L. Beam, III. (photos provided)

Council recognizes dedicated employees at March 8 meeting Also gets good audit report from fiscal year 2020 by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Proper usage and being a responsible, licensed driver can ensure much fun and enjoyment for golf cart operators who, thanks to Cherryville’s new ordinance for the vehicle, can now drive their carts on the City streets. (photo provided)

Legislature to delay city elections, method yet unknown Late Census data has created problems for election schedules, but agreement on the best solution remains elusive by JORDAN WILKIE Carolina Public Press

Data from the U.S. census will not be available in time for many municipalities in North Carolina, including the state’s largest cities, to run their elections in the fall. As it stands, candidate filing for municipal elections is scheduled for July, but the U.S. Census Bureau announced Feb. 12, that the data cities and towns need to draw their districts will not be ready until the end of September, about six months later than usual. Then, it takes another two months to process that data, according to Karen Brinson Bell, the director of

the N.C. State Board of Elections. There seems to be consensus among legislators, city attorneys and experts that at least 62 municipalities across 33 counties will have to delay their 2021 elections, which are currently scheduled across September, October and November. But the stakeholders do not yet agree on a solution, and the biggest debate is whether to delay elections across all 552 municipalities in the state or to simply target changes to those local governments that rely on districts or wards for candidate filing or electing candidates. “The key question for everybody in this, whether it’s people at the state level or at the local level, is what solutions offer the least disruption and confusion for voters,” said Scott Mooneyham, the director of political communication and coordination for the N.C. League of Municipalities, which represents cities and towns around the state. On Feb. 23, Brinson Bell See DELAY, Page 2

Retired CFD Driver/Engineer Barry Heavner smiles as Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam, III presents him with his Certificate of Recognition of Retirement after 27 years of dedicated service to the City of Cherryville. Mr. Heavner was recognized at the Monday, March 8, regular City Council meeting.

In last Monday night’s March 8, regular City Council session, City Manager Jeff Cash noted the

first order of business was to vote on approving the last meeting’s agendas and minutes. Mr. Cash said the Council voted on and unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes, adding there were no “Citizen’s to Be Heard.” “There were none and no one called in,” he said.

There were two City employees recognized by Mayor H.L. Beam and the Council, one for her long years of service to the City, and one upon his retirement from the City’s Fire Department. Cherryville City Police Administrative Assistant Kim Lancaster received a certificate for her 20 years

of service to the City of Cherryville and her work with the Cherryville Police Department. Retired CFD Driver/Engineer Barry Heavner was presented with a certificate upon his retirement for his 27 years of dedicated service. His certificate read, in See COUNCIL, Page 10

WBB’s Falcon Radio Club helps students connect with the world by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Principal Todd Dellinger and Guidance Counselor Mark Reep, of W. Blaine Beam Intermediate, are helping their students get in touch with the world. Literally! The two men are what is known in regular parlance as “ham” operators, and no, that has nothing to do with pork bellies or being bacon lovers! It has everything to do, however, with amateur radios and the usage of them to reach out to other radio operators from such far-away places like the Canary Islands, Brazil, or even into outer space, say, like the International Space Station, or ISS, as it is more commonly called. The 15 or so WBBI students who are members of the fledgling Falcon Radio Club – call sign (CQ), N2FRC, or “November 2 Foxtrot Romeo (or Radio) Charlie”, along with their trustees, or adult licensed members, Mr. Dellinger and Mr. Reep – are excited to be able to reach out to the world at large and beyond as part of their teaching and learning experience. The club takes its name from the school’s mascot. Mr. Reep said the group’s

first-ever radio contact was from the Canary Islands, with other far-away locales like Brazil, Cuba, Argentina, Paraguay, and the U.S. Virgin Islands listed, just to name a few. In a media release prepared for the Eagle, Mr. Dellinger and Mr. Reep said The Falcon Radio Club, or N2FRC, as it is known by its “call sign”, “…was created to promote an interest in the amateur radio hobby among students and community members.” Reep, whose call sign is KI4RBI, has been a ham radio operator for 14 years. He noted it took him four months to achieve his Tech license status, then three more to get his General Class license. Dellinger, whose call sign is KO4DQB, got his Tech license in May of last year, then his General Class license on May 21. “I have been interested in amateur radio since my days working with the Boy Scouts,” he said. Both men are trustees for the station, they said, adding they have support from outside the school as well in the operations and running of the station. Reep said the club and See RADIO, Page 4

WBBI Principal Todd Beam, sitting in the Falcon Radio Club’s small, on-campus base, dials in a contact on the school’s base set. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

WBBI fourth graders Alexis Dobson and Lauren Bell are just two of the Falcon Radio Club’s members who are learning about the world at large through ham radio operations.

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Bill Bridges LAWNDALE – William Charles “Bill” Bridges, 88, of Mauney Rd., Lawndale, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 1, 1932 in Gaston County to the late Carl and Annie Goins Bridges. Bill was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the Korean War. He retired from Carolina Freight after 36 years. He loved to “pittle” around the house, working on his tractors and farm equipment, and just spending time outdoors. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Marlene Rhyne, and Patricia Beam. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 65 years, Cecile Pitchford Bridges; son, Curt Bridges (Grace); daughter, Renee Kearney (John); brother, Bob Bridges; sister, Libby Lynn (Carroll); grandchildren, Zachary Bridges, Alan Bridges, Jason Owens (Cathy), and Tim Owens (Ashley); and great-grandchildren, Dakota, Bethany, Will, Jackson, and Bailey. Mr. Bridges’ family would like to thank his special caregiver, Patty Stroud, for her dedication to Mr. and Mrs. Bridges during this difficult time. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Lail officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 953 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC, 28150. Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfuneralhome.net. Carpenter – Porter Funeral & Cremation Services served the family of Mr. Bridges.

Dr. Joe Billy Craig CHARLOTTE – Dr. Joe B. Craig, 89, passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 at his home in the company of his loving family. Born July 25, 1931 in Cherryville, N.C., he was a son of the late Marshall Henry Craig and Virgie Ross Craig. Following graduation from Cherryville High School, Joe furthered his education at the University of North Carolina where he earned a degree in Dentistry. He earned a Master’s degree in Counseling from Florida Southern University. He spent his career as an oral surgeon, and a counselor to the troops of 3-20 Special Forces Unit at Camp Blanding in Florida. Joe also dedicated his life to medical missions where he served the Lord’s work in multiple countries, such as, Europe, Africa, and the Islands. The joy of Joe’s life was his family. He adored his wife, Nancy Margaret Craig whom he married March 2, 1950. He was also a devoted father and grandfather who attended all school and sports activities, cheering fiercely at every event. An avid golfer, Joe spent many happy Friday afternoons with friends at the Raintree Country Club telling stories and working diligently to improve his score. He was preceded in death by his son, Billy Craig. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Margaret Craig; two children, Debra Blackwelder of Charlotte, and Joe Craig of Charlotte; and four beloved grandchildren, Charity McPhail, Robert Craig, Jolea Blackwelder, and Lee Blackwelder; as well as his five great-grandchildren, Kamryn Craig, Josie McPhail, Ben Craig, Blake McPhail, and Bentley Blackwelder. A service to celebrate Joe’s life was held at 11 a.m., on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Calvary Church in Charlotte, N.C. Interment was in Sharon Memorial Park with military honors. Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.

Suzanne Smith CHERRYVILLE – Suzanne Smith, 77, of Cherryville, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at Peak Resources of Cherryville. She was born Dec. 13, 1943 in Mutnomah County, OR, to the late Theodore Joseph and Margaret Louise St. Clair Okrasinski. Suzanne was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Cherryville. She was retired from Freightliner of Gastonia. She enjoyed working in her yard, walking, hiking, and working out at the YMCA in Cherryville. She loved being with her family and will be missed dearly. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Sharon Sherrill and husband Jim, of Cherryville; son, Joe Shepherd of Portland, OR; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ted and Lois Okrasinski, Dan and Lonnie Okrasinski, and Bill Okrasinski; grandchildren, Devan Beam, his fiancé Tiffany Queen and her daughter, Aussie Cape, Jimmy Sherrill, Anna Sherrill, and Lucy Shepherd. There are no formal services planned. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 107 W Academy St., Cherryville, NC, 28021. Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfuneralhome.net. Carpenter – Porter Funeral & Cremation Services served the family of Ms. Sherrill.

From Page 1 made a suggestion to the General Assembly that would delay all municipal elections until 2022, to be timed with the statewide election for U.S. Senate and for numerous countywide races, which would also be delayed from March to May. But the idea faces opposition from Mooneyham and local leaders whose municipalities do not use districts in their elections. “It seems highly unlikely that a one-size-fits-all solution is the best way to accomplish that,” Mooneyham said. But directly and indirectly, many of the state’s smaller towns will be drawn into the delay, either because they vote by districts, share a county with a large city that votes by district, or the General Assembly decides to delay all municipal elections uniformly. Who will be affected The state’s largest cities, including Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro, Fayetteville and Raleigh, will have to reschedule their municipal elections, and that action will have to be taken by the General Assembly, per state law. In normal circumstances, city or town councils could decide to delay their own elections, but they are only permitted to do that if they have already had the opportunity to review census data, according to the State Board of Elections. Since that will not be possible, the legislature will have to intercede. Counter to Brinson Bell’s request that all municipal elections be delayed until 2022 and be lined up with the county- and state-level primary, second primary and general elections, city officials out of Monroe in Union County wrote to their House legislator, Rep. David Willis, R-Union, to say the city would be better served without delaying its elections. The delay would create a ripple effect by having current elected officials serve for an additional year while the officials elected in 2022 would have a year cut off their terms. Taken together, the actions could disrupt the city’s regular pattern of having staggered elections, instead putting them in a position to elect an entirely new city council and mayor in the same year. Due to these complications, the city officials asked “that any delay imposed on

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 municipal elections not apply to municipalities like Monroe that have no district representation,” according to the letter. In other counties, such as Cumberland, large cities like Fayetteville run districted elections while the smaller towns do not. When municipalities hold elections on the same dates, they all share the costs. So, if an especially large city has to delay its elections, it may be more cost-effective for all the municipalities in the county to also delay their elections. But Union County, along with 66 other counties, doesn’t have any municipality that holds a districted election, meaning that neither Monroe nor its neighboring cities or towns would need to delay their elections for redistricting purposes. In their letter, Monroe officials say that delaying the election would cause confusion for voters. Brinson Bell, on the other hand, told the legislature that having some municipalities in the state delay elections while others proceed normally would create its own kind of confusion. The General Assembly will have to act without the luxury of a definitively correct answer for what is best for voters, likely balancing what may be best for some voters but worse for others. A constitutional question North Carolina’s cities are in a tough position, according to Caroline Mackie, partner at the Poyner Spruill law firm with an expertise in constitutional questions around voting and redistricting. If any municipalities go forward with running their elections before redistricting, they will likely open themselves up to litigation about the one-person, onevote rule, Mackie said. Basically, if population levels have changed but the election maps are not updated, certain districts in a city could end up getting more representation for fewer voters. That raises federal equal protection claims as well as state constitutional problems, Mackie said, and federal courts are even stricter on the issue. “I think there’s probably some value in the legislature uniformly making this change, at least for municipalities with electoral districts,” Mackie said. If the state legislature does not act, the different solutions that affected municipalities may enact could also raise

their own constitutional questions, according to staff from the State Board of Elections. Some municipalities that do not currently run their elections on districts but have seen significant population change may also want to move to districting after reviewing census data, State Board of Elections staff also told Carolina Public Press by email. “This would be entirely up to the municipality and the General Assembly,” wrote Pat Gannon, state board spokesperson. “The state board does not play a role in that decision. The town would have to determine whether there is a litigation risk in not districting based on what the data show.” Patrick Baker, city attorney for Charlotte, told City Council members that he is not sure that they have the legal authority to delay the city’s elections for a full year, or even to bifurcate the elections and only delay those that are run on districts, rather than the ones that are citywide. Baker recommended that the city not take any action until the General Assembly does. For their part, legislative leaders from both parties have told Carolina Public Press that it is too early to know what action they will take. On top of considering municipal elections, state leaders will also have to weigh delaying the countywide and statewide primaries in 2022, as Brinson Bell recommended. “That’s a very tight timeline, from the end of September through the beginning of December, to receive census data, go through the process, which can be lengthy, and then give the boards of election enough time to process that data (and) implement the districts before the election,” Mackie said. This idea created some partisan uproar on Twitter, though members of the House Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform Committee, which heard from Brinson Bell on Feb. 24, left the issue largely unaddressed. Under Brinson Bell’s recommendations, candidate filing would be delayed until February 2022, the primary until May, the second primary until July, and the general election would run as normal in November.

By JIM MILLER Editor

Technology That Can Help You Locate Things You Misplace Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any good devices that help seniors with tracking down misplaced items? My wife misplaces everything including her car keys, eyeglasses, cell phone, purse and more. Always Searching Dear Always, There’s actually a wide variety of tracking devices that can help you and your wife ﬁnd items that are commonly misplaced. Here are some top options to consider depending on how tech savvy you are. Bluetooth Trackers If you or your wife uses a smartphone or tablet, you can easily track down lost or misplaced items like keys, a purse or wallet, remote control, smartphone, tablet or even a laptop with a Bluetooth tracker. While there are several different types of tracker products on the market today, the best is Tile (TheTileApp.com), which pairs with Apple and Android apps to help you locate missing items.

All you do is attach a small battery-powered Tile to the items you want to keep track of with an adhesive sticker, a key ring or you can just slip it inside the item. Then, when a tagged item goes missing, you simply access the app on your smartphone or tablet to see how far away you are from the item or last known location on the map. If you’re within 150 to 200 feet, you can make the Tile ring so you can follow the sound to easily find it. Or, if your wife loses her phone, the Tile work in reverse, allowing her to double press the button on her Tile to make her phone ring (even if it’s on silent) as long as it’s nearby. Tile also works with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa or Siri to find misplaced items. All you have to do is ask. To fit your tracking needs, Tile offers a variety of different sized trackers including the Tile Mate ($25) that’s ideal for keeping track of keys, purs-

es or backpacks; Tile Slim ($25), which is the size of a credit card that can be put into a wallet or attached to a laptop; Tile Sticker ($40 for a 2-pack), the smallest ﬁnder that can attach to things like remotes, bikes and more; and Tile Pro ($35), which is the most durable tacker that has a 400-foot range and extra loud ringer. Glasses Tracker Since Tile doesn’t offer a glasses tracker, a great product to help your wife keep tabs on her eyeglasses is Orbit Glasses (FindOrbit.com; $40). This is a tiny rechargeable Bluetooth device that sticks to the inside arm of the glasses so it’s not noticeable. So, when your wife’s glasses aren’t on her head, but are nearby, she can use the free Orbit app to make them ring so she can ﬁnd them quickly. Or, if she’s out of Bluetooth range, she can check the last known location that will be shown on the map. Radio Frequency Finders If you or your wife don’t have a smartphone or tablet, there are also

radio frequency devices like the Esky Key Finders (EskyNow.com), sold through Amazon.com, that can help you find misplaced items. These devices come with an item locator remote and four to six tags with prices ranging between $20 and $30. Attach a tag to the items you want to keep track of with a key ring or adhesive. Each tag is color-coded and corresponds to a colored button on the finder. When an item goes missing, you simply press the colored button on the locator remote and the tag will flash and beep. The signal will go through walls and cushions and have a tracking range of around 100 feet. Make sure you keep the finder fob in a safe spot, because if you misplace it, you won’t be able to find the tagged items. 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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Five escape as early morning fire destroys house $100,000 in damage done to family’s Ridge Road home Cherryville Fire Chief Jeff Cash said a structure fire at 104 Ridge Ave., in the early morning hours of Monday, on March 8, destroyed a one and

half story single family dwelling. Fortunately no one was hurt thanks to their being awakened by a youngster who woke them up, he noted. The fire was devastating to the family, causing an esti-

mated $100,000 in damages, according to Chief Cash. Four units, including Unit 73 (CPD) answered the call. The other Fire Units were 70,72, and 74. Chief Cash said “heavy fire” was showing upon the

arrival of Cherryville Fire Department after the call came into the station. The time of alarm was 1:46 a.m., he said adding the fire crews “… cleared the scene around 6:30 a.m.” As was noted earlier, Chief

Cash said CFD was assisted by units from Hugh’s Pond, Tryonota and Waco. “We were also assisted by GEMS and Cherryville Police Department,” he added. Said Chief Cash, “The fire appears to have started in or

around a clothes dryer. There were five (5) occupants home at the time of the fire. All escaped unharmed. A young girl woke the family up. They had no working smoke detector,” he said.

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■ POLICE ARRESTS 3-5: Matthew Burl Hartman, 35, 112 Bates Ave., Cherryville; one count felony possession of marijuana THC resin; one count each, misdemeanor possession of marijuana up to ½ ounces; possession of drug paraphernalia; and expired registration; and for an expired inspection sticker. $3,000 secured bond. Vehicle released to other at owner’s request. 3-5: Jamal Leonard Widby, 28, 310 Tot Dellinger Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at this same address by GCPD officers for one count each of assault-intimidate/harass and damage to property/vandalism. 3-5: Trenten Marshall Adams, 34, 311 E. Sixth St., Apt. 2, Cherryville; one count misdemeanor WSOJ – Outstanding OFA for DWI (Catawba County Sheriff’s Office). $1,000 secured bond. 3-6: Russell Eugene Morrison, 48, 416 N. Pine St., Cherryville; one count of a WSOJ. $5,000 unsecured bond. 3-7: Corey Lee Blansett, 24, 214 Oliver St., Cherryville; one count misdemeanor assault on a female. Bond type/amt. listed as “other”. 3-8: Caitlin Desirae Faulks, 22, 220 Robert Rd., Cherryville; one count misdemeanor WSOJ (Gaston County). $1,000 secured bond. 3-9: Paul Steven Perkins, 68, 311 S. Jacob St., Cherryville; one count misdemeanor WSOJ. No bond type/ amt. listed. 3-9: John Carroll Peeler, 43, 108 S Rudisill Ave., Cherryville, was arrested at Wallaby Rd., and Dallas – Cherryville Hwy., by GCPD officers for one count each of stolen property; traffic (all other); and traffic (revoked license). 3-10: Michael Alvin Punch, 37, 3182 Laboratory Rd., Lincolnton; one count felony larceny of a motor vehicle (WSOJ/Lincoln Co.). $25,000 secured bond. 3-10: Daniel James Shea, 70, 240 Mel Ln., Cherryville; one count each misdemeanor DWI and RDO. Vehicle impounded and towed/stored by/ to KT Towing. No bond type/ amt. listed. 3-11: John Adam Neal, IV, 33, 2818 Hallman Dr., Crouse; WSOJ (Lincoln County) one count misdemeanor first-degree trespassing. $5,000 unsecured bond. INCIDENTS 3-3: CPD officer reports possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia by listed suspect who possessed listed items. Seized: 0.50 grams of marijuana and one glass pipe. Closed/cleared by arrest. 3-4: Gastonia woman reports a call for service about a recovered stolen vehicle which was recovered at a Cherryville address. Alleged suspect was listed in this report. Est. cost of stolen/recovered vehicle (Hyundai Sonata Limited): $12,000. Closed by exception. 3-5: CPD officer reports felony possession of marijuana THC resin; possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce; and possession of drug paraphernalia by listed suspect who possessed Schedule VI controlled substance and listed drug paraphernalia, and had an expired registration. Seized: 6.7 grams of marijuana; 4 grams of marijuana THC resin; and 2 glass

paraphernalia pipes. Closed/ cleared by arrest. 3-5: On March 4, GCPD officers reported closing/ clearing by arrest a trespassing incident at 813 Hephzibah Church Rd., Crouse. 3-5: GCPD officers report a new investigation into an assault-intimidate/harass and damage to property/vandalism at 310 Tot Dellinger Rd., Cherryville. 3-6: Cherryville woman reports ID theft by unknown suspect who fraudulently used her ID at a Georgia location. Case is active and under further investigation. 3-7: Cherryville man, woman, and female teen report assault (involving minor injuries) and calls for service involving a physical dispute at a Cherryville address. Closed/ cleared by arrest. 3-8: Cherryville family reports a house fire at their residence. No injuries reported. Fire department was on-scene also, according to report. No injuries reported. 3-8: Cherryville man and woman report “all other” larceny by unknown person(s) who stole a trailer ($1,200/2012 Hooper 6x8 flatbed trailer) from their residence. Case is active and under further investigation. 3-8: CPD officer reports WSOJ for an OFA for listed suspect. Closed/cleared by arrest. 3-9: CPD officer reports WSOJ for an OFA for listed suspect. Closed by other means. 3-9: CPD officer reports call for service for the discharge of a firearm in the City limits by listed suspect. Seized: Ruger P345 (valued at $200). Closed by other means. 3-9: GCPD officers report closing/clearing by arrest a stolen property incident at Wallaby Rd., and Dallas – Cherryville Hwy., Cherryville. 3-10: Cherryville man reports call for service, reporting his Ebay account was hacked by an unknown person(s). Case status: unfounded. 3-10: CPD officer reports DWI and RDO by listed suspect during a wreck investigation. Closed/cleared by arrest. 3-11: CPD officer reports WSOJ (warrant service)/ first-degree trespassing by listed suspect. Closed/cleared by arrest. WRECKS 2-25: A vehicle driven by Anna Lee Bowman, 37, 449 Roy Eaker Rd., Cherryville, and a vehicle owned by Nancy Wilkins Human, no age given, 112 Cone St., Cherryville, were parked in the parking lot at 105 W. Church St., when Mrs. Bowman told the responding officer that as she was backing out of the parking area, she didn’t see the Human vehicle which was parked behind her in the same parking lot area. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Bowman vehicle: $0; to the Human vehicle: $500. 2-28: A vehicle driven by Cayla Breann Adams, 22, 3313 Falcon Ridge Rd., Lincolnton, was traveling west on West Church St., and ran off the left side of the road, colliding with a tree. Three individuals in the Adams vehicle were injured and treated at the accident scene by GEMS. Est. damages to the Adams vehicle: $5,000. The Adams vehicle was towed by KT Towing to KT Towing. Tree and yard damage to the property of Mr. David Sparrow, 601 W.

Church St., Cherryville, is estimated at $500. 3-2: A vehicle driven by Oscar Benjamin Holcombe, 34, 1801 Windy Willow Ln., Dallas, was traveling in the Farris Fab parking lot area and turned slightly right, colliding with a parked, unoccupied vehicle belonging to Mark William Saine, no age given, 101 Nemans Cove., Cherryville. No injuries were reported. Est. damages to the Holcombe vehicle: $1,000; to the Saine vehicle: $1,500. 3-4: A vehicle driven by Thomas Christopher Banks, 34, 105 Huss Ave., Cherryville, was backing out of a driveway at 105 Huss Ave., and collided with a vehicle belonging to Kevin Gerard Barnes, no age given, 105 Huss Ave., Cherryville, which was parked. Mr. Banks had been doing repairs to his vehicle’s transmission and replaced the brakes on it before the collision. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Banks vehicle: $300; to the Barnes vehicle: $2,000. 3-8: A vehicle driven by Esmmy Lizeth Lopez-Valle, 31, 401 N. Mulberry St., Cherryville, was making a left turn on N. Dixie St., and collided with a brick and concrete well house at 405 N. Dixie Street. Ms. Lopez-Valle and a passenger, Meidy Jasmin Amaya Valle, 18, 712 Tanglewood Dr., Charlotte, were injured and treated at the scene by GEMS. Est. damages to the Lopez-Valle vehicle: $2,000; to the well house: $2,000, and to two (2) trash cans provided by the City of Cherryville, 116 S. Mountain St.: $160. Ms. Lopez-Valle was cited for having no OL and for failure to maintain lane. 3-9: A vehicle driven by April Marie Patterson, 30, 205 Linwood Ave., Cherryville, made a left turn off Old Post Rd., onto S. Mulberry St., and collided with a vehicle driven by Bettie Williams Neal, 75, 705 S. Mountain St., Apt. D, Cherryville. No injuries reported. Est. damage to the Patterson vehicle: $1,250; to the Neal vehicle: $1,500. 3-10: A vehicle driven by Daniel James Shea, 71, 240 Mel Ln., Crouse, was traveling into the parking lot of the Cherryville Walmart when he drove off the entry road and into a grassy area and struck a tree, which is also located inside of the Walmart parking lot area. Mr. Shea’s vehicle came to rest in the grassy area after striking the tree and he remained inside the vehicle, in the driver’s seat. Responding officer noted in the report Mr. Shea was “appreciably impaired on alcohol,” which was located also inside of the vehicle on the passenger seat. No injuries reported. Est. damage to the Shea vehicle: $3,000. The Shea vehicle was towed by KT Towing to KT Towing. Mr. Shea was cited for DWI, having an open container of alcohol, and RDO. 3-11: A vehicle driven by Enrique Ortega, 67, 144 Rebel Yell Ln., Cherryville, was traveling south on N. Pink St., and a vehicle driven by Hai Van Nguyen, 71, 200 Karen Ct., Cherryville, was traveling west on E. Church St., when the two collided in the intersection of the two streets. Responding officer was unable to determine which vehicle failed to stop at the red light. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Ortega vehicle: $5,000; to the Nguyen vehicle: $1,500. Mr. Ortega’s vehicle was towed by McDaniel’s Towing to McDaniel’s Towing.

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RADIO From Page 1 others like it are regulated through the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) as well as the ARRL, or the Amateur Radio Relay League. Wrote Reep in his release, “Firmly grounded in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) amateur radio provides the students with a platform to get hands-on knowledge in these areas, many of which will last them a lifetime.” Fourth grade students Alexis Dobson and Lauren Bell showed how much fun it can be getting on the big radio and dialing in a fellow ham operator and talking with them about what is going on in their respective countries. They also get to send out and collect the always popular CQ cards. Also, when they make a new contact, they get to put another pin on their world and U.S. maps, hanging on the club’s

Both Mark Reep (left) and Todd Dellinger love making contacts on the school’s ham radio set. Their most recent contact was with the Canary Islands. walls. Dobson, 10, and Bell, 9, both had different stories to tell about what got them interested in the hobby. Said Miss Dobson, “My grandfather has a radio and he talks on it a lot. I got interested from that and have been interested ever since.” She continued, “It’s pretty cool though. You never expect to talk to someone that far away!” Lauren agreed, adding, “I really never knew what it was. I was on a Zoom meeting and saw Mr. Reep talking. I got interested from there. He said you could talk to people from far away and even to astronauts!” Reep said that both of the young ladies were part of six club members who were in on the Canary Island contact on March 8. Like Reep said at the

end of his media release, “There is always something new to learn and explore in the world of amateur radio.” Principal Todd Dellinger said he thanks all who have supported the club with their generous donations, especially local businessman Don Beam and wife, Carla, of the Donald and Carla Beam Family Foundation, whose generous contributions given to WBBI for technology and science-related classes have done so much to make positive things happen for Cherryville school students. For more on the club, go to WBBI’s class site on the Gaston County School’s web site, or check out ARRL at www. arrl.org.

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To know Jesus is to have a personal relationship with Him pound on the subject “Brother of Christ’s resurrecS a u l , tion, and besides, my the Lord own attempts would Jesus… be feeble at best. sent me to You see, I don’t posyou. He sess the knowledge wants you to grant you a comto see again plete and convincing and to be understanding of the filled with the Holy REV. DR. BILL LOWE resurrection. Pastor If the truth is to Spirit.”; First Presbyterian be told, I don’t truly “ S a u l Church understand it myself. began to of Cherryville Oh, I have received spread the a fairly decent theoword… that Jesus was the Son of God.” logical education and have – Acts 9:17, 20 40-something years of further study and practice as I wanted to write this a preacher in the Christian article about the Resurrec- church but that does not tion of Jesus Christ with qualify me to understand this being Easter. But there every act of God. are volumes of books, Now, before you write countless articles and even me off, please allow me numerous classes on this to add that I do believe in subject. the Resurrection of Jesus In the next weeks many Christ; however, my belief great preachers will ex- is not based on my under-

Church to hold Easter event for kids On March 27, 2021 starting at 7 p.m., a live drivethru Easter drama will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church. Kids will receive an Easter bag with small

gifts. The church is located at 445 Tot Dellinger Rd., Cherryville. For more information, please contact Pastor Travis Mull at (704) 300-0769.

standing, opinion or intellect. It is based on the faith that God has blessed me with and continues to bless me with day after day. With the technology available to us today, it’s altogether possible to know a lot about Jesus and His life, perhaps even more than He knew Himself. Seriously, you can read about every miracle He performed or increase your knowledge about every word He said, but that’s not the same as knowing Him as the Lord of your life. To know Jesus as Savior and Lord is to have a personal relationship with Him. It’s to experience His presence through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit; to see Him in the face of others; to speak and act in His name. God calls us, not to simply know about Jesus, but to know Him as

the Savior and Lord of our lives. To live for Him is to exhibit His love, forgiveness, kindness, grace, mercy and, yes, resurrection before others. “Several years ago, I worked for the Rescue Squad,” a man told me. “A terrible wreck had left a young woman in death’s grip. She had lost a lot of blood. But in her semi-conscious state she asked me if I was a Christian. I replied I was and she said could I tell her about Jesus. I couldn’t say a word! I’ve lived with regret for over 30 years. I’ve prayed over and over, Lord, just give me another chance. Well, He’s answered my prayer. I’ve been asked to speak to a troubled young man about my Christian faith, but I still don’t know exactly what to say. I go to

church, Sunday School, read my Bible and pray but I don’t know enough about the Bible to talk about it! Can you help me?” I paused and asked, “How did you come to know the Lord Jesus in your life? Could you tell me what He means to you now?” In a second or two this man began to tell me his journey to salvation. “The Lord has been so good to me,” he said. “I don’t deserve it. I feel so inadequate but He still blesses me. He’s with me all the time. I sense His presence. I talk to Him as my Lord and my best friend. He gives me the abilities to care for others and to love my family like I should. He’ll be with me to the end and beyond.” Well, he took my suggestion to express his faith

to the troubled young man like he had shared it with me. A few days later he called and told me of his visit. “I don’t know if I did him any good or not but my feet haven’t touched the ground since I walked out of his door. I hope the Lord has gotten to him like He has with me. I’m ready to tell anyone about Jesus.” And as his pastor I’ve had the privilege to hear him testify on many occasions how the Lord has raised him up. It is obvious to me that this Jesus he’d come to know so well in his belief was now a living, resurrected Reality in his life.

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Time for a change! Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org This p a s t week has spoiled us with this springl i k e weather! It has been so Rev. Trent Rankin nice seeing sunshine, hearing the birds sing, and the mud finally drying up. At least for now, the rains have ceased, and the gray sky has cleared. This kind of weather gives us a bad case of spring fever. It makes us yearn for a change. In a life often dark and dreary, without hope, we long for a change. That change can be found in Jesus. As Jesus was nailed to the cross, He was crucified between two criminals. Many people came by Jesus and mocked Him. Even one of the criminals beside Jesus mocked Him as well, telling Him to save them and Himself. The other criminal began to rebuke his fellow criminal, asking him if he did not fear God since both were facing the same fate on the cross. He admitted that he and the other criminal were deserving of death for their crimes, yet Jesus was innocent, and had done nothing worthy of death. He then asked Jesus to remember him when He entered His heavenly kingdom. Jesus said to him, “Truly I

say to you, today you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43, ESV). This dying criminal found change that horrific day as he and Jesus were dying. He had spent a lifetime living for himself, indulging in a life of crime and sin. In the last moments of his life, he found what his life had longed for, Jesus. If you have never experienced the life-changing love of Jesus, now is the perfect time for a change. Like the criminal, it begins with repentance. When we come to Jesus, we must be ready for change, sorry for what we have been. This leads to confession, acknowledging what we have done. The criminal acknowledged what he was, and that he deserved death. He also found forgiveness through his faith in Jesus as Lord. When we come by faith in Jesus, with repentant hearts, we will also find forgiveness. Ultimately this dying criminal found eternal life that day on the cross. He would join Jesus forever in heaven, paradise! A life-changing experience with Jesus Christ grounded in faith leads to forgiveness, salvation, and paradise with Jesus for all eternity. Today in heaven Jesus is on His throne, and that criminal who found a change in Jesus that day is there too. Are you ready for a change though Jesus? Jesus is ready to save you, forgive you, and give you eternal life. Maybe today it’s time for a change!

Second Baptist Church 201 Houser 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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Unless guidance changes, even fully vaccinated people should continue masking in public. Looking to the future The set of guidelines was a “first step,” and more updates can be expected as more people are vaccinated and COVID-19 cases and deaths fall across the country, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said in a White House press briefing Monday. Future updated guidelines are contingent on three key areas, she said: getting more people vaccinated; seeing a continued decrease in new COVID-19 cases and deaths; and further studies to determine exactly how effectively vaccines reduce disease transmission in the rare cases of “breakthrough disease,” wherein a vaccinated individual contracts COVID-19. Breakthrough cases are very rare, and even when they do occur, Walensky said, the severity of the disease is much milder. Additional research, such as a preprint study from Israel, has found vaccinated individuals carried lower levels of virus, suggesting that breakthrough cases are less infectious and lead to milder disease. “While we are seeing COVID trends moving in the right direction, cases and hospitalization numbers remain elevated, and we still have work to do,” a DHHS spokesperson wrote. “We need to keep protecting each other while we get everyone a spot to get their shot.” In the CDC’s “Science Brief,” a document containing its rationale for recommendations, describes the future timeline: “As vaccination coverage increases, a balanced, stepwise approach to phasing out certain prevention measures in fully vaccinated people, ideally those that are the most disruptive to individuals and society, can be taken.”

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exposed and experiences any symptoms related to COVID19 should immediately isolate and get tested. For a test, contact a doctor or a local health department. Testing locations are also on the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services website, and testing is still free in many locations. There is an exception to the quarantine exemption for members of congregate housing, like homeless shelters, where transmission is much easier. In those situations, even vaccinated people are urged to quarantine after exposure to prevent possible spread. Individuals in congregate living, except for those in long-term care facilities, are not scheduled to be eligible for the vaccine until March 24 under current DHHS guidelines. “Do I still need to wear a mask in public?” Yes. “People who have been vaccinated still need to wear masks when they are in public settings and around those who are not vaccinated,” DHHS advised in an email Monday. That’s because, at this point, only around 10% of the U.S. population has been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, and roughly 10 percent of North Carolinians have been fully vaccinated. Even though fully vaccinated people appear unlikely to contribute to disease spread, it is unrealistic for someone in public to be able to know who has been vaccinated and who has not. “Even if they (fully vaccinated people) are at much lower risk, it’s not reasonable to expect a grocery store to try to verify who’s vaccinated or to have two classes of people with different rules.” Zeynep Tufecki, associate professor at the University of North Carolina wrote in The Atlantic. “For now, it’s courteous and prudent for everyone to obey the same guidelines in many public places.”

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speeds of 20 mph. (NC G.S. 20-4.01(12b)). The cart can be either gas or electric, noted Jenks. On the City of Cherryville’s Facebook page on March 2. Chief Jenks noted that a public notice was placed regarding golf cart registration and the new City driving options. It reads, “Cherryville Police Department will conduct registration and inspections at an appointed time and date for a fee of $25, which must be renewed annually. Proof of having minimum liability insurance is required at the time of registration. An inspection sticker will be issued and must be affixed to the left front windshield of the golf cart. “Inspection stickers will be registered to the serial number on the golf cart. Failure to have a golf cart inspected will result in fines and penalties. A complete copy of all rules and regulations will be provided upon arrival.” More information can be found, he added, by going to https://www.cityof cherryville.com/…/showpublisheddocument. “Actually,” said Chief Jenks, “this law has been in effect since 2009. This change to the original ordinance just allows the golf cart driver to operate the vehicle at 35mph. The law hasn’t changed but we have updated the ordinance to allow usage in more areas in our City.” He noted that in the old ordinance the driver of the cart was restricted to their neighborhood. Also, you had to be a licensed driver, 16 or older and have insurance coverage for the golf cart. “With the new ordinance we have lifted some of the

restrictions on where you can drive them. For example, you can travel any City street that is 35 mph or less, as we said on our Facebook page. You still can’t travel on Hwy. 150 or Hwy. 274, but you can cross those highways at the traffic lights,” he said. Chief Jenks said also the only prohibited City street however, is E. Main St., from Rudisill to Dick Beam. Jenks noted the new ordinance allows drivers to operate their vehicles up to 11 p.m., as long as they have working headlights and tail lights. “If they don’t have those they must cease driving their vehicles at sunset,” he said. Chief Jenks wanted to stress that the NC golf cart laws apply only to golf carts and not to side-by-side vehicles, trail bikes, or LSV’s. “To operate one of those vehicles, they must be licensed, titled, and tagged by the NC Dept. of Motor Vehicles just as you would a regular vehicle,” said Chief Jenks. One of the advantages Chief Jenks sees to the changing of the new ordinance is that, once things get better with the current COVID-19 situation, he said he feels individuals might possibly be able to take their golf cart to the City’s festivals, however, he reminded folks that any and all vehicular laws still apply whenever operating a golf cart in the City, up to and including the cart operator must yield to all vehicular traffic, such as moving over to let a larger, more powerful vehicle pass, and to obey any and all parking instructions and laws. Said Chief Jenks, “Please contact the Cherryville Police Department at (704) 4351717 in order to register your golf cart. Remember, you must have proof of insurance and such, and be prepared to pay the $25 registration fee, which is renewable yearly.”

ommendations may change. Because there is no definitive answer at this point, the CDC recommends an abundance of caution for now. “Can I get together with a large number of unvaccinated people?” At this point, no. Because community spread of COVID-19 is still high, the CDC still recommends that, in any situation where two or more households are not vaccinated, the meeting should still take place outside and with necessary precautions. As of March 4, six counties in North Carolina were listed as “red status,” or areas of critical spread, down from 27 red counties in the prior reporting period. Thirty-four counties were still listed as “orange status,” denoting substantial community spread. The number of percent positive tests across the state is still around 5%, meaning precautions such as outdoor gathering and mask wearing are still important. If three households meet and only one is vaccinated, there is still the possibility for one unvaccinated household to infect the other, so proper precautions should still apply, the guidance said. The CDC also advises against medium and large gatherings of crowds, regardless of vaccination status. “Do I still need to quarantine after contacting someone with COVID?” No, though one should still monitor for symptoms. Fully vaccinated individuals are very unlikely to contract COVID19, so new CDC guidelines do not recommend quarantine after contacting a person who is diagnosed with COVID-19. Though quarantine is no longer required, a person has been in contact with someone who is COVID positive should still monitor for symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, shortness of breath, persistent coughing, or any of these other symptoms. A person who has been

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As nearly 2 million North Carolinians have received at least one dose of a vaccine against the deadly coronavirus, individuals are beginning to ask questions about what practices they need to continue in a post-vaccinated world. On Monday, the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the first set of guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals, which provide recommendations for how people can safely interact without social distancing or masking and possibly begin to return to a version of pre-pandemic normalcy. The initial changes are relatively small, but they are significant for families and friends who want to see each other safely. They also set the stage for the CDC to gradually recommend a stepwise loosening of restrictions as more people become vaccinated and data continues to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at protecting individuals and preventing the spread of disease. What does it mean to be ‘fully vaccinated’? According to the CDC guidelines, a person is fully

things get a little tricky. According to CDC guidelines and current understanding of immunity from vaccinations, vaccines not only protect people from getting seriously sick, but there is also growing evidence that they also keep people from developing asymptomatic COVID-19 and that vaccinated people are less likely to spread SARS-CoV-2 even if it is in their systems. Because of this, the CDC says that the decision to meet unvaccinated individuals indoors, without social distancing or masks, depends on the unvaccinated people’s susceptibility to severe infection from SARS-CoV-2. In other words, if the unvaccinated people are not at high risk for severe COVID-19 symptoms, they can be around a fully vaccinated household, according to the guidelines. For example, two fully vaccinated grandparents are fine to visit with unvaccinated grandchildren, provided that no grandchildren have any serious underlying health conditions such as immunocompromised systems or heart conditions, according to the CDC. However, if any single individual in a household is unvaccinated and is at high risk of developing severe COVID-19, then the CDC recommends that the entire household still follow masking and social distancing guidelines, even when visiting with fully vaccinated people. Because scientists are unsure if vaccinated individuals might pass even a small amount of SARS-CoV-2 to an at-risk individual, these gatherings are not currently recommended. If a fully vaccinated person wants to visit an unvaccinated friend who is 70 years old, that meeting should still take place outdoors and with necessary precautions for now, the guidance said. As the research about how much vaccination affects a person’s ability to transmit even small amounts of Sars-CoV-2 continues to develop, the rec-

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vaccinated beginning two weeks after receiving the second dose of a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) or two weeks after receiving a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson). The vaccines require two weeks to allow the immune system to produce enough antibodies to establish a robust immunity to SARS-CoV-2. It is possible to contract COVID-19 in the period between vaccination and antibody production, so it is important to continue to follow all safety measures in the meantime to ensure a high level of immunity, the guidelines said. What can happen once one is fully vaccinated? Answers to some common questions about post-vaccination behavior. “Can I eat dinner with other fully vaccinated people?” Yes, according to the latest guidance. There is “likely a low risk” for fully vaccinated individuals to meet each other indoors without wearing masks or social distancing, the guidance stated. If everyone is vaccinated, it is safe to hug family members and eat a private dinner with friends indoors, according to the guidelines. “Can I socialize with people who are not fully vaccinated?” It depends. Here’s where

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Ironmen gridiron squad gets a “W” at Highland Tech Team racks up a total of 379 yards during the game by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The CHS Ironmen gridiron squad got a muchneeded win last Friday night, defeating the Highland Tech Rams 33-12, at Highland Tech. The Ironmen scored first in the first quarter off an Austin Thompson quarterback keeper with 1:38 on the clock. With the PAT by Christian Hahn, the score was 7-0, Ironmen. The Rams answered back early in the second quarter when they scored a TD thanks to an Ironmen fumble. The Rams returned it 50 yards to get on the board with 11:22 on the clock. The PAT by the Rams, however, failed and the score, 7-6, still saw CHS with a slim lead. Cooper Sloan (#21) got a TD on his eighth carry, and put CHS up 13-6, with 7:09 on the clock. Christian Hahn’s PAT was good and the Ironmen went up 14-6. Still in the second quarter of the first half and Sloan again gets a TD off a twoyard scramble with 2:42 on the clock. The PAT was no good and the score was 20-6. With just 19 seconds on the clock in the first half, the Ironmen tried a field goal but it didn’t make it in. The third quarter started with a Landon Hahn inter-

ception. Then, with 9:23 on the clock the Ironmen’s Sloan scored again off a seven-yard run into the endzone, making it, after a good PAT, 27-6. A scant few minutes later, the Rams answered back with a TD of their own with 7:34 on the clock. Their PAT was, again, no good and the score was 27-12, in favor of the Ironmen. After punting it away to the Rams, Ironman Anthony Roberts intercepts a Rams pass giving the CHS men control of the ball. A 70yard pass to Christian Hahn sets up good field position for the Ironmen and Chase Miller carried the ball 14 yard for the TD, with 21 seconds on the clock in the third quarter of the second half. The PAT was no good, but the Ironmen were now up 33-12. The fourth quarter started with bad news for the Rams as Landon Hahn once again intercepted one of their passes. The remainder of the fourth quarter boiled down to runs by Chase Miller and Gage Price, which gained the Ironmen 24 yards before Christian Hahn punted the ball away. The Rams were unable to make anything happen after the punt and the game came to an end with the Ironmen on top, 33-12. The Ironmen had a more impressive outing this time as they had a total of 243 rushing yards and a total of 136 passing yards. Cooper Sloan carried the ball 23 times for a total

of 148 yards; Chase Miller carried the ball 11 times for a total of 59 yards; QB Austin Thompson carried the ball after calling his own number six times for a total of 19 yards; and Gage Price carried the ball five times for a total of 17 yards. Quarterback Thompson completed nine passes for a total of 136 yards. The total yards on the night for the Ironmen was 379 yards. Head Coach Tim Pruitt said of the men’s performance in the game, “(I) enjoyed watching our team execute and give great effort on Friday night. The offense was more balanced as we moved the ball on the ground and in the air. That starts with the play of the offensive line.” He continued, “We played better but we still have things we can brush up. Defensively we played the run better and had three interceptions (two by Landon Hahn and one by Anthony Roberts). We need to get more pressure on the quarterback with our pads; rush and tackle him when we get there. On Special Teams we created a turnover and had one as well. (Our) focus is the red zone will be worked on this week as we prepare for CSD (Community School of Davidson and Senior Night!” That game will be at home at Rudisill Stadium, Friday. March 19, starting at 6:30 p.m. (Additional information by Susan L. Powell and Danny Eaker)

Cooper Sloan (#21) powers his way through the Rams’ O-line at last Friday night’s away game against Highland Tech. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Cooper Sloan (#21) keeps Rams player Bryson Greene (#75) off of Ironmen QB Austin Thompson (#11) as he rears back to pass.

As his teammate Kadin Beaver holds the ball, senior kicker Eli Moss prepares to drill it through the uprights at last Friday’s win over the Rams of Highland Tech.

Ironmen junior halfback Cooper Sloan has taken the hand-off and slips through the Rams O-line, on his way to gobbling up more yardage!

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West and Midwest girls and boys All-Stars teams are as follows: Girls Basketball – West All-Stars (2020-2021): Raven Wright (Andrews); Charlotte Sherrill (Blue Ridge); Deante Toineeta, Rhyan Girty, and Zoey Walkingstick (Cherokee); Brianna Foster (Hayesville); Katie Gibson, Chloe Roe, and Kiara Anderson (Hiwassee Dam); Sarah Pulliam and Kaiya Pickens (Murphy); Gracie Stoud (Nantahala); Gabby Hooper, and Lina Pagan (Robbinsville); and Maggi Galloway (Rosman). West Co-Head Coaches: Lucas Ford – Robbinsville and Avery Cutshaw – Hiwassee Dam. The Girls Basketball – Midwest All-Stars (2020-

2021): Alexis Stines and Reagan Hughes (Avery); Soriah McDowell (BCHS); Kathleen Mundy and Julia Fishbaugh (Christ the King); Chloe Michaels (HT); Marley Cloer, Paige Johnson, and Jill Pittman (Mitchell); Sara Muse (Polk); Taylor Prioleau and Jayden East (Piedmont CC); and Kathleen Brown and Stacy Ford (TJCA). Head Coach: Zack McCartha – Mitchell, with Asst. Coach: Billy James – Bessemer City. For the Boys West AllStars – 2021: Gavin Wilson (Andrews); Jacob Pressler and Carsen Williams (Blue Ridge); Blake McClure, Eli Roberts and Brady Shook (Hayesville); Garrison Chalker (Highlands); Connor Davis and Michael Simms (Hiwassee Dam); Abram Abling, Jesse Kephart and Dawson Hensley (Murphy); Dillon McLean See BASKETBALL, Page 9 From Page 7

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March 2022. Said Black, “Even though the games and banquet have been cancelled, the All-Star players will receive recognition by their receiving a certificate and tee-shirt.” Cherryville High has three Ironmen senior hoops stars who have been named to this 2021 team. They are Faith Anthony (Girls basketball, Midwest AllStars 2020-2021); and Lavonte Hughes and Austin Thompson (Boys Midwest All-Stars 2021). Ironmen Athletic Director and head basketball coach Scott Harrill has been named as one of two assistant coaches for the Midwest Boys All-Star 2021 team. Dr. Black said the remaining rosters for the

Junior quarterback Kadin Beaver hands off to Cooper Sloan, who looks for a hole in the Rams defense. Teammates Gage Price (#34) and Mitchell Lackey (#50) are just a few on the CHS O-line opening up the D-line up for him.

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FARM & GARDEN GARDEN TILLING SERVICES AVAILABLE. Tractor with 6’ rototiller. Reasonable prices. No job too big or small. Call 704692-4079. NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-287-3272. HAY FOR SALE Round bales. First cutting. Excellent condition. Big heads and large stems. Stored indoors. $45.00. Cow hay stored outdoors-$25.00/ roll. 704-284-0600. ONE ROW COLE PLANTER ON Gill Frame. $250. Three bottom turning plow 2 point hitch $200. 1999 Taurus Wagon $1450. Call anytime (704) 482-6010 HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square Bales Alfalfa $10, Fescue $5.50. Fescue round bales $45. All spring cut, stored in dry. 704-477-8623 FESCUE SMALL SQUARE HAY BALES. Clean small square bales of Fescue hay for sale. $4/bale, Barn kept, Great shape, Very clean tight bales. (704) 472-5040 doughobson01@yahoo.com

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USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-286-8674. FREE FIREWOOD! I have two downed trees in my yard. Need cut-up and hauled away. You keep the wood. 828-382-0149. RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GOKARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383. WANTED: LOOKING FOR OLDER Martin or Gibson guitar. Gift for uncle. Would consider other quality brands. God Bless. 704-538-9207, 843670-9727. MUZZLE BRAKES. 3 or 4 port stainless steel Muzzle Brakes for sale. Will install. Call: 801602-0763. REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443 WANTED: LAWNMOWERS, RUNNING OR NOT RUNNING. Call and leave message, will return your call. 828-289-7954.

AKC FRENCH BULLDOGS AVAILABLE! FRENCH BULLDOG FEMALE BLUE WITH BLUE EYES FULL AKC ! INCREDIBLY GORGEOUS, EXACTLY WHAT A FRENCHIE SHOULD LOOK LIKE. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT PUPPY; SHE CAN’T WAIT TO COME HOME TO HER NEW FAMILY! $1600. JASONCHAFFEE29@YAHOO.COM BOER GOATS FOR SALE. 828-289-0436. DOG KENNELS. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 20x20 tops, split kennels. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

The Cherryville Eagle

Page 9

Three Ironmen roundball players selected as 2021 All-Conference players CHS hoops selections Bess, Hughes, Thompson among the best in SPC 1A All-Conference Basketball by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Three CHS Ironmen basketball players were recently selected, along with a number of their peers and two coaches as 2021 SPC 1A All-Conference Basketball choices. The three are – for the Lady Ironmen – Terayha Bess; and for the Ironmen –

Lavonte Hughes and Austin Thompson. CHS AD and head basketball coach Scott Harrill said Hughes, a senior like Thompson, finished his season with 1,098 career points and had 597 career assists. In addition to the two young men from CHS, the following varsity men’s coaches and players, and the schools they attend or coach at, were recognized: Player of the Year – Sam Cogan, of Lincoln Charter, and Coach of the Year – Jamie Seitz, also of Lincoln Charter. For Lincoln Charter: Sam Cogan, Troy Fulton, and Carter Seitz; for Christ the King: Andrew Hendershott and

Steven Lebeau; for Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: Adonis King and Isaiah Hicks; for Bessemer City: Randall Pettus; for Piedmont Charter: Stephon Simmons, and for Highland School of Technology: Kevin Foster. In addition to Ms. Bess from CHS, the following varsity women’s coaches and players, and the schools they attend or coach at, were recognized: Coach of the Year – Billy James, of Bessemer City, and Player of the Year – Janiya Adams, also of Bessemer City. For Bessemer City: Janiya Adams, Daejah Hardin, and Imani Rhodes; for Christ the King: Elle Gor-

CHS Lady Ironman Terayha Bess

CHS Ironman Lavonte Hughes

CHS Ironman Austin Thompson

man, Riley Milligan, and Kathleen Mundy; for Lincoln Charter: Lauren Horton, Maddie Wootton, and Tyler

Beller; for Piedmont Charter: Jayden East, Kaylee Nolen, and Taylor Prioleau; for Thomas Jefferson Classical

Academy: Kathleen Brown, Kaitlyn Rowe, and Margaret Schweppe; and for Highland Tech: Addie McCraw.

West Co-Head Coaches: Michael Cottrell – Hayesville, and Mark Raper – Hiwassee Dam. The Boys Midwest AllStars are (2021) are: Silas Barinowki (Avery); Timothy Spakehouser (BCHS);

Andrew Hendershott and Steven LeBeau (CTK); Will Pattinson (HT); Carter Seitz, Troy Fulton and Avery Borden (Lincoln Charter); Caius Arrington and Jeremy Sparks (Mitchell); Tyler Staley (Polk);

Elijah Johnson (Piedmont CC); and A.J. Camper and Adonis King (TJCA). Head Coach: Brad Gabriel – Lincoln Charter and Asst. Coach Chad Dellinger – Mitchell, along with Coach Harrill of CHS.

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON

BASKETBALL

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 14th day of October, 2020 as Administratrix of the Estate of SHELLY GHANTT ISENHOUR, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Alycia Isenhour Usery, Administratrix on or before the 24th day of May, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

From Page 7 (Nantahala); Natha Collins (Robbinsville); Tyler Stamey (Rosman); and Judaiah Littlejohn (Swain).

STATEWIDE CLASSIFIED NETWORK ADS

This the 24th day of February, 2021. Alycia Isenhour Usery, Administratrix Estate of: Shelly Ghantt Isenhour 3620 Mitchem Road Gastonia, NC 28054 CE (2/24, 3/03,10 & 17/2021)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on the 1st day of February, 2021 as Executor of the Estate of RONNIE STEVE ADAMS, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Jeffrey Steve Adams, Executor on or before the 3rd day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 3rd day of March, 2021. Jeffery Steve Adams, Executor Estate of: Ronnie Steve Adams 4671 W. Hwy. 27 Vale, NC 28168 CE (3/03,10,17 & 24/2021)

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FOR RENT

1998 FORD ESCORT FOR SALE. Good cheap transportation with high mileage, new battery. Very dependable, $1500. 864-316-2348.

CLEVELAND COUNTY

BIG HOUSE. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, Lawndale, NC. $1,250. House with bonus rooms 704538-7661.

RELAX AT THE LAKE. 4BR, 3 bath house. Central H&A. $1,500 month plus deposit. For more information call 704600-6436, 864-805-0035.

2012 KIA SEDONA Van. Only 81,000 miles, $8500. Loaded, Very Good Condition, One Owner. (828) 429-9172 dtwebb63@gmail.com

VACATIONS NEO MASTIFF XXL BULLY CROSS. 3 females, 1 male. UTD on shots, wormer. 8 wks, $600. Call or text 704-6005388

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CARS & TRUCKS 1991 CHEVROLET Silverado. 200K mi. New exhaust, tires, brakes, AC, radiator, battery, hoses, belts and paint. $3000 (704) 915-7795 1995 CADILLAC LIMO. Needs a little work, 90k miles, $850. 828-429-9831. 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 105,000 miles, all the buttons, services every 3000 miles. Retired lady owned. $9400 (704) 482-5465

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

OCEAN LAKE BEACH HOUSE. 5 bedroom, 3 baths, close to ocean, all amenities. Open summer 2021. 704-7184731. OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659, (803) 6359831

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MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

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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

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CLEVELAND COUNTY 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 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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The Cherryville Eagle

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

WBBI’s Teacher and Staff Member for the Month of February This has been a challenging time for all schools. As a small school with limited funds and no real ability to fundraise during the pandemic, we were looking for ways to provide incentives to inspire our students to meet the challenges we face with hard work and determination that defines FALCON PRIDE. We reached out to our great Chamber of Commerce with Mrs. Tackett and through an article, Mr. Michael E. Powell wrote for the Cherryville Eagle and asked for monthly sponsors to support our Students of the Month and

other student incentives. We were blown away by the response! Within a few days our community and businesses had covered all the months and we have even been able to recognize the achievements of additional students through their generosity and support. We also wanted to recognize the hard work of our teachers and staff members for their work in helping our students be successful. That is where Rusty Wise with Mr. Sparky and Wise Electric, and Sarah Chambers with Peak Resources – Cherryville, stepped in. Both reached out

Miranda Barron (4th Grade teacher) and Rusty Wise, of Mr. Sparky and Wise Electric. (photos provided)

Cherryville Ironmen Women’s Soccer 2021 (All games start @ 4:30 p.m.) Thurs. Mar 18 Thomas Jefferson Tues. Mar 23 TBA Thurs. Mar 25 Lincoln Charter Tues. Mar 30 Christ the King Thurs. Apr 1 Highland Tech Tues. Apr 6 TBA Thus. Apr 8 Piedmont Charter Tues. Apr 13 Bessemer City Thurs. Apr 15 Thomas Jefferson Tues. Apr 20 Lincoln Charter Thurs. Apr 22 Christ the King Tues. Apr 27 Highland Tech Thurs. Apr 29 Bessemer City Head Coach: Jonathan Reed Athletic Director: Scott Harrill

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

LEGAL NOTICE

City of Cherryville Code Enforcement Ofﬁce 116 S. Mountain Street Cherryville, NC 28021 Telephone (704) 458-7019 Fax (704) 435-1707 COMPLAINT AND NOTICE OF HEARING BEFORE BUILDING INSPECTOR RELATING TO DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF BUILDING March 2, 2021

above-described structure do in fact violate the provisions of Section IV – Section X of the code of Ordinances of the City of Cherryville, North Carolina, and do in fact render such structure hazardous to the health, safety and welfare of residents of the City of Cherryville, the Building Inspector will issue an order in writing directed to the owner of such structure requiring the owner to remedy these conditions by repairing the same or else by demolishing or removing the same, or by taking such steps as may be necessary to remedy these conditions. The Building Inspector may make such other orders and take such other procedures as are authorized under the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cherryville, North Carolina and the General Statutes of North Carolina.

TO: John L. McGinnis Heirs 100 Terrace Dr. Cherryville, N.C. 28021-2005

Further information as to this matter may be obtained by contacting Sam Leggett at (704) 458-7019

RE: Housing / Building Code & Unsafe Building Violations 506 W. Second St. Cherryville, NC Parcel #: 130249 The City of Cherryville has established Minimum Housing Code standards for residential structures in the City’s jurisdiction. This code was established to protect the health and safety of the City’s residents. The City is enforcing Gaston County’s Minimum Housing Ordinance as adopted and amended by the City of Cherryville and Unsafe Building Statutes contained in the North Carolina General Statutes.

This the 2nd day of March, 2021.

Pursuant to the Code, the town conducts inspections of residential structures for compliance with the Minimum Housing Code. The above referenced property was inspected by the City to determine its compliance with the Code. The inspection revealed certain health and safety items, which appear to be in violation of the Code. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the structure located at the place designated is in a condition that appears to be hazardous to the public health, safety and welfare and to violate Sections IV – Section X of the Housing Code, the N.C. Residential Building Code and the Unsafe Buildings statute as contained in the North Carolina General Statutes in the following ways: The apparent violations are attached (see “Minimum Housing, Building Code, General Statutes Violations”). YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a hearing will be held before the Building Inspector of the City of Cherryville at his office at the City Hall at 10:00 a.m. on the 24th day of March, 2021, for the purpose of finding the facts as to whether or not the condition of the structure falls within the scope of the above-mentioned Sections IV – Section X of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cherryville, North Carolina. At the hearing, you shall be entitled to file answer to the complaint and to be heard in person or by council upon all legal or factual questions relating to this matter and shall be entitled to offer such evidence which is relevant or material to the questions sought to be determined or the remedies sought to be effected. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if, upon such hearing, the Building Inspector shall find that the conditions of the

Sam Leggett, Building Inspector CITY OF CHERRYVILLE MINIMUM HOUSING CODE, BUILDING CODE & UNSAFE BUILDING STATUTE VIOLATIONS Property Address: 506 W. Second St. Cherryville, NC Parcel # 130249 Owner: John L. McGinnas Heirs Note: This is a vacant, fire damaged and severely deteriorated residential structure. In its present condition this structure poses an eminent health and safety hazard. The building is open to entry by unauthorized personnel. Violations: 1. Exterior wood surfaces are unpainted and deteriorating due continued exposure to weather; the fire has damaged siding, stud walls, floor joists and rafters; facias, soffits and rafter tails deteriorated/rotting; 2. Windows are cracked/broken/missing; doors are open/damaged by fire/missing. 3. Property is overgrown; vines,shrubbery/vegetation is in contact with house causing further deterioration; 4. Roofing shingles are burned and damaged/deteriorated; roof may be leaking and damaging interior surfaces and floors; 5. Foundation access door is damaged; foundation vents missing; 6. Front porch support posts are deteriorated/damaged; 8. Yard has accumulation of limbs, vegetative matter and debris; 9. Ceiling and wall surfaces in house are damaged and deteriorated; 10. Floors damaged from fire and exposure to weather/water; 11. Kitchen cabinets are dirty/broken/ damaged and unsanitary; 12. Plumbing fixtures in bathroom and kitchen are worn/damaged/inoperative; 13. Electrical service system, outlets and fixtures are fire damaged/inoperative and substandard; exposed wires are unsafe; 14. Heat system for house is missing/ inoperative/substandard; chimneys unlined and unsafe for use; CE (3/10,17,24 & 31/2021)

and asked what they could do for our school. We shared with them that, in addition to the student incentives, we were interested in encouraging our teachers and recognizing their efforts in addition to the efforts of our students. Mr. Wise agreed to sponsor the recognition and gift for our Teacher of the Month and Ms. Chambers agreed to sponsor the recognition and gift for our Staff Member of

Josh Sneed (EC Teacher Assistant) with Ms. Chambers of Peak Resources – Cherryville. the Month. It was exciting to see the expression when we presented the recognitions this month. We are so grateful for the overwhelming support of students and staff from this community. It is a blessing beyond words and one that we know will continue well past this Pandemic. Fourth grade teacher Miranda Barron said, “I am so excited to represent W. Blaine Beam Intermediate as

their Teacher of the Month. We have amazing students and an amazing staff and I can’t imagine a better place to teach. Thank you to Rusty Wise and Mr. Sparky for sponsoring this recognition.” EC Teacher Assistant Josh Sneed agreed, adding, “I’m proud to be a part of the Beam Intermediate team and I appreciate the support from Peak Resources and the rest of the Cherryville community through these unusual times.”

2021 CHS Lady Ironmen softball schedule Day Date Opponent Location Time Thur. Mar. 18 E. Rutherford Home 5 p.m. Mon. Mar. 22 Stuart Cramer Home 5 p.m. Thurs. Mar. 25 RS Central Home 5 p.m. Mon. Mar. 29 Piedmont (n/c) Home 5 p.m. Thurs. April 1 Highland @HT 5 p.m. Tues. April 6 Linc. Charter @LC 5 p.m. Thurs. April 8 Piedmont Home 5 p.m. Tues. April13 BCHS @BCHS 5 p.m. Wed. April 14 HT (n/c) Home 5 p.m. Tues. April 20 Highland Home 5 p.m. Thurs. April 22 Linc. Charter Home 5 p.m. Tues. April 27 Piedmont @Piedmont 5 p.m. Thurs. April 29 BCHS Home 5 p.m. Playoffs TBD TBD TBD TB (All dates/times/locations tentative and subject to changes due to inclement weather or other factors) Interim Head Coach: Callie Hahn - Interim Asst. Coach: Brian Kiser All home games played at CHS Field (unless otherwise noted) “n/c”=non-conference game

LEGAL NOTICE

COUNCIL From Page 1

RESOLUTION OF INTENT A Resolution Declaring the Intention of the City of Cherryville to consider the Closing of portions of Wert Street, Webb Street, and Howell Street as hereinbelow speciﬁed, in accordance with a survey prepared by D. Dobbins Lattimore, Professional Land Surveyor, dated February 11, 2021, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. WHEREAS, G.S. 160A-299 authorizes the City of Cherryville to close public streets and alleys; and, WHEREAS, the City of Cherryville considers it advisable to conduct a Public Hearing for the purpose of giving consideration to the closing of that portion of Wert Street extending from the eastern edge of the right of way for Sigmon Street (northwestern corner of the 8.14 acre parcel shown on the aforesaid survey) to the western edge of the right of way for Putnam Street (southeastern corner of the 2.86 acre parcel shown on the aforesaid survey), that portion of Webb Street that traverses the 8.14 acre parcel shown on the aforesaid survey, and that portion of Howell Street that traverses the 8.14 acre parcel shown on the aforesaid survey (all designated areas highlighted in yellow on the attached survey); and, WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cherryville direct the City to proceed with the steps to close the above said streets provided that 100% of any cost associated with the closing of said street, be paid to the City by Howell Manufacturing Company; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cherryville that: (1)

A Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. on the 12th day of April, 2021 at the Council Meeting at The Cherryville Fire Department to consider adoption of the Street Closing Order for Wert Street, Webb Street, and a portion of Howell Street said streets, would then be closed beginning May 1, 2021.

(2)

The City Clerk for the City of Cherryville, is hereby directed to publish this Resolution of Intent once a week for four consecutive weeks in the Cherryville Eagle.

(3)

The City Clerk is, further directed to transmit by registered or certiﬁed mail to each owner of property abutting upon that portion of said street, a copy of this Resolution of Intent.

(4)

The City Clerk is, further directed to cause adequate notices of this Resolution of Intent and the scheduled Public Hearing to be posted as required by 160A-299.

Paige H. Green City Clerk Paige H. Green City Clerk City of Cherryville 704-435-1709 pgreen@cityofcherryville.com CE (3/17 & 24/2021)

H.L. Beam III Mayor

part, “Your wisdom and commitment to excellence have long inspired all of us and will be remembered for many years to come. We wish you good health, happiness and continued success in your retirement.” Mayor Beam congratulated both Kim and Barry on doing a great job for the City and thanked them both for their outstanding service and professionalism. Council next heard from Mr. Robert Adams, Managing Partner in the accounting firm of Butler & Stowe regarding the audit for the year ending June 30, 2020. City Manager Cash said the City received great news and simply said it was a “clean audit.” At the City’s last work session, Water Plant Superintendent Patty Hall spoke about fluoride in the City’s water system, asking the Council members what they wished to do so far as it concerned continuing to add it to the City’s system. Council voted and Mr. Cash said the vote was that the City “…will immediately stop feeding the chemical” to the system. Council also voted on the proposed dog park at Westgate Park, another topic discussed at the Council work session at the end of February. City Manager Cash noted that anything the City does or changes at the park must be approved by the Federal Parks and State Parks, because, as he added, “The park was originally built using grant funds.” There was no other business and the meeting was adjourned.