Cherryville Eagle 10-12-22

Centenarian Beulah Reynolds credits God for her long life; good health

Cherryville HS 2022 Homecoming Queen crowned at Ironmen/ Rams game on Friday

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Another CHS Homecoming is in the history books as Miss Gabrielle McCorkle was crowned the 2022 Homecoming Queen in front of a crowd of family, friends, and screaming fans at the halftime ceremony during the Ironmen/

Highland Tech Rams football game.

She was one of the five CHS senior ladies selected by their classmates comprising the 2022 Home-

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Cherryville’s newest centenarian (one who has turned 100), Mrs. Beulah Beam Reynolds, recently celebrated that august milestone with family and friends, and, thanks to a proclamation from the City of Cherryville, is now a celebrity of sorts.

Mrs. Reynolds credits her long life and good health to God and His promise given in one of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:12) and echoed by His Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Matthew (chapter 19, v. 19).

Mayor H.L. Beam, III presented Mrs. Reynolds with a proclamation last week commemorating the fact she turned 100. He said he always enjoys being able to do things like this, adding, “I congratulated her and asked her what her secret was (to reaching the amazing milestone) and she said, ‘It’s all in the mind. In my mind I’m still 60!’”

Mayor Beam said, “As

I said then, I like doing things like this (giving proclamations for great milestones in age reached by citizens) as I get to meet

seniors and others like her who helped build our city. They are the backbone and bedrock of this town!”

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Mobile Pantry wraps up

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Cherryville) Ministerial Association, First United Methodist Church, Martha Beam, and (The Order of the) Eastern Star – First United Methodist Church for sponsoring the transportation fee for the months of April through September.”

The Cherryville Area Ministries/Second Harvest-sponsored Mobile Food Pantry has wrapped up another successful year, according to its organizers.

Kim Eaker, who has helped with the MFP for many years, said, “This (Sept. 26, 2022 MFP) was the last of six of the mobile pantries (for 2022).”

Appointments need to be made, if possible, by Oct. 20

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor

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Ms. Eaker noted they had a crew of very helpful volunteers who are from local churches in the Cherryville community, as this is a community event.

In an email, she noted, “On Sept. 26, we had our last Mobile Pantry with Cherryville Area Ministries and Second Harvest for 2022. We provided food for 144 families, or 372 people.”

Ms. Eaker and other organizers all wanted to say “Thank you” to the following churches, groups, organizations and individuals: Mt Zion Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church, (the

She continued, “The fee is $300 per month for Second Harvest to drop off the food. Thank you also to St John’s Lutheran Church for hosting the site. Again, thank you all who volunteered at each of these events. Your support has helped so many people throughout our community and surrounding areas.” Eaker noted that in 2023 they will be hosting the Mobile Food Pantry again starting in April.

Mrs. Beam excited to receive honor; notes, “I’m getting really popular now!”

ter, Mrs. Dottie Brown, with whom she has lived the past two years, said her mother “was excited” to

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Organizers said the group provided food for 144 families, or 372 people by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Five generations attended Mrs. Beulah Beam Reynolds’ 100th birthday celebration at the home of her daughter, Dottie Reynolds Brown. Down front and wearing her birthday tiara is the guest of honor, Mrs. Beulah Beam Reynolds. Standing behind her are (left to right): daughter, Dottie Reynolds Brown; Mrs. Beulah’s granddaughter, Tammy Clemmons; (Dottie’s daughter); Beulah’s great-great-granddaughter, two-year-old Harper Leonell; and Beulah’s great-grandson, Chris Leonell. (photo by Paige H. Green)

Miss Gabrielle McCorkle, the 2022 CHS Homecoming Queen, after being crowned by Miss Khya Brooks, the 2021 CHS Homecoming Queen. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

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■ POLICE

ARRESTS

9-29: Alicia Ann Barnes, 29, 508 Oak Run Ct., Bessemer City; WSOJ/ OFA from Gaston County (reckless driving and DWLR). $1,000 secured bond.

9-30: Amy Elizabeth Slaughter, 45, 416 N. Pine St., Cherryville; one count felony possession of methamphetamine and one count of a WSOJ (drug possession). $5,000 secured bond.

10-2: Dalton Lee Storms, 24, 1211 Foster Rd., Cherryville; one count each misdemeanor possession of marijuana (up to ½ ounce) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Summons/cited.

10-3: Christopher Lee Musick, 40, 410 S. Mulberry St., Cherryville; misdemeanor domestic violence protection order violation and RDO. No bond type/amt. listed on report.

10-6: Walter Thomas Rinderer, 41, 1493 Tin Ln., Lincolnton; felony possession of Schedule II controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. $10,000 secured bond.

INCIDENTS

9-29: CSC Service works/Cherryville gas and convenience mart report theft from coin operated machine/device by unknown person(s). $200/ card reader & door. Case status: inactive.

9-29: CPD officer reports WSOJ/OFA on listed suspect for listed incidents in Gaston County. Closed/ cleared by arrest.

9-29: GCPD officers report closing/clearing by arrest a misdemeanor drug/ narcotic violation and a drug equipment violation at E. Academy St., and S. Mountain St., Cherryville.

9-30: Cherryville man reports call for service for listed deceased subject. Case is active.

9-30: CPD officer reports possession of methamphetamine and a WSOJ for possession and an OFA on listed suspect who possessed narcotics and had the OFA. Closed/cleared by arrest.

10-1: CPD officer reports possession of heroin by listed suspect who possessed 0.01 gram of heroin (heroin seized by officer). Case is active and under further investigation.

10-1: Cherryville man reports missing person as listed subject is missing from her residence. Case is active.

10-2: CPD officer reports possession of marijuana (up to ½ ounce); and possession of drug paraphernalia by listed suspect who possessed narcotics and paraphernalia. Seized: grinder w/skull on it (value: $10). Closed/cleared by arrest.

10-2: Gastonia woman reports call for service by listed subject being deceased. Closed/cleared by other means.

10-3: Cherryville woman and CPD officer report domestic violence protection order violation and RDO by listed suspect who violated his 50B order. No injuries reported. Closed/ cleared by arrest.

10-3: Bessemer City man and woman report financial card theft and larceny by listed suspects who used victim’s debit card. Stolen: Two debit cards and 130 Oxycodone. Case is active and under further investigation.

10-4: GCPD officers report further investigation into a forced entry residential burglary and damage to property/vandalism at 1238 Black Rd., Cherryville.

10-4: GCPD officers report further investigation into a larceny/other incident at 1124 Black Rd., Cherryville.

10-5: GCPD officers report further investigation into a larceny/other incident at 1119 Black Rd., Cherryville.

10-5: Cherryville business reports CFS/barring notice on listed subject who is being banned from the property. Closed/cleared by other means.

10-5: CPD officer reports possession of Schedule II controlled substance (fentanyl) and possession of drug paraphernalia by listed suspect who threw drugs out of window.

BUSand income will need to be provided).”

Seized: 1.40 grams of fentanyl and one glass pipe. Closed/cleared by arrest.

WRECKS

10-1: A vehicle driven by William Kenneth Payseur, 81, 1007 Long Shoals Rd., Lincolnton, pulled out from the parking lot at 2267 Lincolnton Hwy., and made contact w/the driver’s side of a vehicle driven by Kacy Francela Solera-Cubillo, 20, 123 Lauren Ln., Lincolnton, which was traveling east on Lincolnton Hwy. Ms. Solera-Cubillo was treated at the scene by GEMS and transported to Atrium-Lincoln, Lincolnton. Est. damages to the Payseur vehicle: $2,500; to the Solera-Cubillo vehicle: $5,000. Both vehicles were towed to KT Towing by KT Towing.

10-6: A vehicle driven by Mickel Lee Smith, 57, 1642 Sneed Rd., Shelby, and a vehicle driven by Brandon Scott Fenstermacher, 18, 326 Black Rock School Rd., Cherryville, collided at the intersection of W. Church St., and N. Pine St. Minor damage to both vehicles. No injuries reported.

10-6: A vehicle driven by Taylor Brianna Godbolt, 23, 531 Hoyles Woods Trail, Kings Mountain, was on Lincolnton Hwy., attempting to turn into a parking lot when a vehicle driven by Natalia Arevalo Marin, 23, 8921 Meadow Vista Rd., Charlotte, made contact with the rear of the Godbolt vehicle. A witness told the responding officer the driver of the first vehicle did not slow down prior to the impact. GEMS treated the injured from the second vehicle at the scene and transported the individual to CaroMont in Gastonia. Est. damages to the Marin vehicle: $5,000; to the Godbolt vehicle: $7,500. The Godbolt vehicle was towed by Sawyers Towing to Sawyers Towing.

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noted pre-sign up is required by Thursday, Oct. 20 so folks who wish to utilize this service can sign up for their time slot at the Cherryville Family Y’s desk. He also noted they must have at least 10 people signed up in order to run the event.

While this has been done in the past in Cherryville, Josey said he was “…unsure of when was the last time (was).”

“The Y usually offers these at least twice a year at any of our four locations,” he said. “We were able to host in Cherryville (this year), which is why I wanted to make sure the town was provided this service.”

Messer noted that – as a rule – women ages 40 and over are recommended to have a yearly mammogram, so far as statistics are concerned.

Additionally, people who have signed up will need to provide their insurance he said.

“Most insurances cover a yearly screening,” said Messer, adding, “If a Gaston County participant does not have insurance, a grant is available to cover the cost of the mammogram (information on household size

Regarding signing up, Messer said, “We need at least 10 people to sign up for a half day and 20 to sign up for the full day.” And as for parking space the day of the event, he said, “It would depend on the amount of space they would have the day of.”

He continued, “Since the appointments are scheduled every 15 minutes, there shouldn’t be too many parking issues. Obviously, I would encourage people to sign up as soon as possible.”

Messer is passionate about keeping people informed about what their health options are, and likes for them to be well informed.

“I want to make sure the people of Cherryville ARE informed and could possibly catch an issue early. I want this to be something in Cherryville that we can make available, convenient and cost-effective for them. The Y wants to serve our community.”

CaroMont’s Mobile Mammography Unit (Bus) supervisor Amber Carpenter noted in the following media release with the following “bullet points” about the bus and what they do to help others:

Cost:

• There is no cost to have the Mobile Mammography Unit go to a company loca-

• Participant’s insurance company will be billed for the 3D screening mammogram (most insurance covers yearly mammograms).

• If a Gaston County participant does not have insurance, a grant is available to cover the cost of the mammogram (information on household size and income will need to be provided).

Logistics:

• The Mobile Mammography Unit is available to travel to companies.

• A flat surface is required for parking.

• Bathroom access is needed at company site (since there are no restrooms on the bus).

Screening:

• Women age 40 and over are recommended to have a yearly mammogram.

• Mobile mammograms are for women without breast symptoms (ex. Lumps or discharge).

• All mammograms are 3D.

• Participants will sign-up including name, DOB and healthcare providers name for results to be sent.

• If participant has no healthcare provider, results can be sent to Health Department.

• Participants will be scheduled in 15 minute intervals.

■ OBITUARIES

Westgate Dr., passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 30, 2022 at his residence. He was born Nov. 5, 1982 in New Hanover County to Brian Fields and the late Carole Putnam Fields.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Carole Putnam Fields.

ter (Shelby) of Kernersville; and special friend, Polly Metcalf.

No formal services are scheduled at the time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gaston County Animal Shelter.

Damon E. Fields

CHERRYVILLE –Damon Emil Fields, 39, of

Survivors include his father, Brian Fields of Wilmington, NC; sister, Kim Bivins (Ray) of Lawndale; brothers, Scott Carpenter, Deaver Carpenter; both of Shelby, and Chris Carpen-

Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com.

Carpenter – Porter Funeral and Cremation Services are serving the family of Mr. Fields.

Darin and Brooke Aldridge concert set for October 23

The Cherryville High School Education Foundation (CHSEF) announces a concert benefiting the CHS Outdoor Learning Space, featuring Darin and Brooke Aldridge. The concert is Sunday, Oct.

23, from 5 until 8 p.m., at the Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard, located at 3521 Fallston-Waco Rd., Lawndale. Food trucks will be on site for the event. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased in advance at CHS,

or online at www.chsefnc. org. Tickets may also be purchased at the gate. For more information or to purchase tickets call Nan Davis at (704) 473-7083.

2023 property tax reappraisal process underway

Board is scheduled to adopt the 2023 Schedule of Values at its Oct. 25 regular meeting

by ADAM J. GAUB Director – Gaston County Communications

The 2023 property tax reappraisal process is well underway in Gaston County, with several key dates just around the corner.

At its Tuesday, Sept. 27 regular meeting, the Board of Commissioners held a public meeting to allow the public to comment on the 2023 Schedule of Values.

Following that meeting, the Board is scheduled to adopt the 2023 Schedule of Values at its Oct. 25 regular meeting. The tax office will then advertise those values in the local newspaper, as well as on the County’s website, GastonGov.com, giving the public more than a month to review the values and make any appeals to the state Property Tax Commission in Raleigh by the Nov. 28 deadline.

“Our goal is to make sure all of our citizens know what’s coming with this process,” Board of Commissioners Chairman Chad Brown (R-Riverbend Township) said. “We don’t want anyone to be surprised or feel caught off guard when they get their notices in the mail next year.”

The values go into effect as of Jan. 1, 2023, and residents can expect to receive their updated property valuations in the mail in mid-February. Residents will have 30 days from when they receive their valuation notice to appeal their value to the Tax Office. They can do so by mail, online at WeValueGaston2023. com – the Tax Office’s reappraisal site homepage – and in person as well. The Tax Office plans to send staff to numerous municipalities across the county to hear appeals from citizens who choose to appeal in person.

Those who are unsuccessful in their appeal to the Tax Office have the right to appeal to the Board of Equalization and Review, and ultimately to the Property Tax Com-

mission if the BER appeal is also unsuccessful.

The Tax Office has already conducted more than a dozen community meetings to discuss the revaluation process, and has more than a dozen more slated for the weeks ahead. One of those meetings, scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 1:30 in the Harley B. Gaston Public Forum inside the Gaston County Courthouse, will be broadcast live on the County’s Government Access Channel and via the County’s YouTube page.

A number of resources about the reappraisal process, including videos, FAQs, the slides from the public presentations and new tools like COMPER, which allows citizens to compare recent property

sales in their area, are all available at WeValueGaston2023.com.

“We want to talk to as many of our residents about this process as we can,” Interim Tax Director Chelsea Tarbush said.

“By explaining the different factors causing values to change, we hope to alleviate any potential concerns.”

The establishment of new values is only part of the property tax process. In the spring, the county manager will present a budget to the Board of Commissioners and the board will then vote in late May or early June on approving a budget and setting a tax rate. Residents will then be mailed their new property tax bills next July.

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

Cherryville, NC, POP . 6,078. The City of Cherryville is accepting applications for a public works director. The public works director is responsible for various administrative and managerial duties. The city public works director monitors and oversees the physical facilities of the City of Cherryville. The public works director works under the supervision of the city manager. One of the essential duties of a public works director is the ability to create and plan long-term programs that will develop the growth of a community. In addition, the public works director is also responsible for analyzing and assessing proposals of the public work staff.

The public works director should also evaluate the target proposals for citywide services of public works nature, and present the top plans to designated department heads for consideration and then supervise and direct his staff to work on the chosen projects.

The public works director is responsible for all personnel within a public works department including, but not limited to day-to-day maintenance of the City’s infrastructure services such as electrical maintenance and distribution, sewer maintenance and facility operation, sanitation, street maintenance, city storm and sanitary sewer operations, and emergency response for snow and ice, flood, severe weather mitigation. Must be versed in a wide range of city services as related to public works and the functions of citywide service. Three to five years’ experience in an administrative assistant’s role.

A high school diploma or GED are minimum requirements for the public works director. Desired educational requirements are an associate’s degree or professional certificate levels, with demonstrated skills in managing a full service public works department in a municipal work environment.

Please submit application and resume to Paige H. Green, Human Resource Manager, RE: City Manager Applications, City of Cherryville, 116 S. Mountain Street, Cherryville, NC 28021, or pgreen@cityofcherryville.com.

The City of Cherryville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Closing date for applications will be October 31, 2022. No applications will be accepted after October 31, 2022.

Plan your autumn adventure at Grandfather Mountain

LINVILLE, N.C. – Fall is officially here, and the foliage on Grandfather Mountain, the not-forprofit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is showing signs that the seasonal color change is already underway.

Buckeyes have been changing to yellow throughout the mountain. These, and locusts, are among the first tree species that turn at Grandfather every year, while maples will also start to get some red hue early on. The changing colors of the leaves is tied to several things, like length of day, temperature, soil moisture and precipitation. Moist soil from August rain, warm temperatures during the day and cooler temperatures at night have triggered the trees to begin the process of entering winter dormancy.

“This year I think is shaping up to be a good one,” said Jesse Pope, president and executive director of the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation. “It’s really the perfect scenario up to today for good fall color because we’ve had a pretty wet summer – so, we’ve had good growth. The trees have good leaf foliage on them. The leaves have grown. They’re healthy. And, then

in September, it’s dried out. We’ve had a drier September than we did August, and the nights are starting to cool off. All that is the scenario for a good fall. We’re optimistic.”

Grandfather Mountain offers an ample display of fall color due to the park’s dramatic elevation change. Leaves begin turning at the highest elevations and gradually work down the slopes into the surrounding areas over several weeks. Typically, in mid-to-late September, the earliest colors at the mountain’s highest elevations begin to appear on the shrubs and low-growing flora that call the mountaintop home. Peak color toward the summit is usually early October. The lower sections of the park will often peak in mid-October. The views of fall color brightening up the low-lying valleys below

can last through October, and possibly beyond.

To help with your leaf-looking planning, follow the below recommendations to make the most of your mile-high adventures on the mountain.

Insider Tips for Visiting Grandfather Mountain in the Fall

• Book your timed entry and tickets in advance! Fall can be a busy time on the mountain, and you don’t want to miss out. Make your reservation online at www. grandfather.com/tickets.

• Wanting to hike? Plan ahead and choose the right trail for you at www.grandfather.com/hikes. Also, make sure to check the weather before your visit, dress appropriately (with multiple layers, including a waterproof jacket) and bring plenty of water and snacks!

• Check the schedule of

Black Rock view of Fall color – Book your timed entry and tickets in advance! Fall can be a busy time on the mountain, and you don’t want to miss out. Make your reservation online at www.grandfather.com/tickets.

daily events before your trip to pinpoint what you’d like to see: www.grandfather.com/daily-programs. (Tip: This schedule is also posted throughout the park via QR code.)

• Take part in the Fall Color Ramble, a 30-minute guided walk with park naturalists focused on the leaf change, at 2 p.m. now through Oct. 10 (with potentially more dates, depending on conditions). And, an AllDay Ramble is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15. (More at www. grandfather.com/fall-color-ramble.)

• Bring some layers in the car. Fall days at Grandfather are usually crisp and cool! (Tip: Visit our gift shops, located in the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery and Top Shop, for Grandfather Mountain apparel.)

• Look for fresh ways

to see the color show. The views up top are nice, but also check out the vantage points from the viewing areas around the bear and elk habitats. The Woods Walk is also nice!

• Look down. Fall is a great time to enjoy wildflowers and spot interesting fungi on the trails. Remember to leave nature for others to enjoy!

• Pack a picnic, or plan to eat lunch at Mildred’s Grill. (Tip: You can also get your food to-go so you can still enjoy the fresh air and views!)

• Speaking of a picnic, Grandfather has over 100 picnic spots – some with grills, ALL scenic! More at www.grandfather.com/ picnics.

• Need to recharge after a hike? Pick up a fall treat like fudge, a slice of pie or hot cocoa from Mildred’s.

• Remember that Grand-

father’s lofty peaks are an advantage during fall. Even if you’ve missed “peak” fall color in the park, it’s pretty spectacular to see the vibrant leaves in the valleys below from the upper half of the mountain.

• Posting your photos to social media? Be sure to tag #grandfathermtn, and your photo may just make it to www.grandfather.com.

In addition to the experiences offered inside the park in October, fresh fall color photos are posted throughout the month on the mountain’s website and social channels (@grandfathermtn), including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

To learn more about “how to do fall” at Grandfather Mountain, visit www. grandfather.com/fall.

For more information, visit www.grandfather.com.

Insider tips for visiting the Linville,

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Fall color in low-lying flora – Grandfather Mountain offers an ample display of fall color due to the park’s dramatic elevation change. Leaves begin turning at the highest elevations and gradually work down the slopes into the surrounding areas over several weeks. (photos courtesy of Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation)

From Page 1 McCorkle, 17, is the daughter of Vincent and Amanda McCorkle. She is active in Lady Ironmen basketball and track; is in the National Honor Society, FCA, Interact Club, the SGA, the Game Club and is the Senior Class President as well as being in the Marching Ironmen band.

The CHS 2022 Homecoming activities started with the school’s Spirit Week, which was Oct. 3 –7, with the Homecoming Parade traveling through its prescribed route at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7.

Due to construction still being done in the down-

town Main Street area, the parade route looked a little different this year as it left its marshaling point at Cherryville’s First Baptist Church parking lot, then went down Mulberry Street, turned onto Ballard, then to Elm, and back again to the FBC parking lot staging area.

The Homecoming Football game was played that Friday night (Oct. 7), at 7:30 p.m., and the CHS Ironmen played the Highland Tech Rams, defeating them by a score of 47-0.

At the halftime Homecoming activities a number of students participated, representing their respective classes, clubs, sports, and organizations. Homecoming Queen Gabrielle McCorkle, who was al-

most overwhelmed with joy when she heard her name called as the 2022 Homecoming Queen, made her way – with the help of her escort, Mr. Numarius Goode, to the center field riser where she was ceremonially crowned by last year’s Queen, Miss Khya Brooks.

After the Homecoming Queen and her escort left the field, her court and their escorts followed her off the field. They in turn were also followed off the field by the remaining young ladies and their escorts, all of whom represented their classes, clubs, football team sponsors and organizations.

City of Cherryville Events calendar

OCTOBER

Oct. 14 – Hocus Pocus Parade, 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 20 – 3rd Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m. (Downtown) Oct. 21 – Scary-Ville, 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 28 – Monsters March, 10 a.m.

NOVEMBER

Nov. 1-13 – Veteran’s Day flags on Main Street Nov. 10 – Ribbon cutting/Grand Opening of Main St., 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 25 – Late Night Shopping on Main St. Nov. 26 – Holiday Mkt./Small Business Saturday, 10 to 2 p.m. Nov. 26 – Christmas Tree Lighting/New Main St. decorations

DECEMBER

Dec. 2 – Who-Ville, 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 8 – Sip and Shop on Main Street Dec. 10 – Cherryville Christmas Parade, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 10 – Santa and rides on Main Street, 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 17 – Santa and rides on Main Street, 6 to 8 p.m.

For more information on these and other events call (704) 435-3451, or visit the City’s web site at www.cityofcherryville.com.

Cherryville

Some of the Senior class, organization, and club representatives making their way, with their respective escorts, onto the field at Rudisill Stadium last Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, for the CHS Homecoming celebration and game. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Miss Gabrielle McCorkle and her escort, Numarius Goode, take a minute to pose for the camera, before making their way around the Rudisill Stadium track. All five Homecoming Court ladies and their escorts drove onto the track, as they do every year, so their families, friends, and fellow classmates can see them before they take the field for the final crowning event.

Perceiving what God is up to in our lives

September Reflection – Mark 8:11-13 –

“The Pharisees came and began to argue with Him, asking Him for a sign from heaven, to test Him.

And He sighed deeply in His spirit and said, ‘Why does this generation ask for a sign?

Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.’ And He left them, and getting into the boat again, He went across to the other side.”

I had a friend in seminary who, for eight years, taught in a school in Nash-

ville for children with hearing disorders. Their ears were all right; they just didn’t make contact. Some, with the help of hearing aids, could hear a little bit, but the work was tough.

He said that after eight years, “I just could not stand it anymore. I went home crying; I went to work crying.” He said, “One year, right after the Thanksgiving holiday, there was this sweet little girl in the school. Heather was her name. She was seven years old and the nicest, kindest little child ever. We were out on the playground, and I went over to Heather, took her by the shoulders, squatted

Spiritual Temperature

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I have lived in places where the weather and temperature were unpredictable. One day it was hot, the next day warm, and then cold the following day. I was always shocked that these varying temperatures would occur all in the same week. Just like these fluctuating temperatures, sometimes our attitudes, emotions, and thoughts are fickle. Even our spiritual lives can be unstable and stale, but God desires that we have a passionate and growing relationship with him. Revelation 3:15-19 (NLT) says, “I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth! You say, ‘I am rich. I have everything I want. I don’t need a thing!’ And you don’t realize that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked. So I advise you to buy gold from me—gold that has been purified by fire. Then you will be rich. Also buy white garments from me so you will not be shamed by your nakedness, and ointment for your eyes so you will be able to see. I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference.”

Holy Spirit

When our walk with God seems to be dragging on, instead of vibrant and intimate, or our spiritual temperature is low, we can ask God to refresh and refill us with his Spirit. The Spirit will also help us to pray. Romans 8:2627 (ESV) says, “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.” The Spirit of God is our Comforter and Guide. He will help us set the right spiritual temperature for our lives which is being hot and on fire for God. Then, we will be equipped to live effectively and powerfully for Christ!

PRAY THIS PRAYER:

“Lord, you are good and your mercy endures forever. I praise you for being a consuming fire that purifies my soul. Forgive me when I was lethargic concerning my relationship with you. Thank you for being patient with me as I hold your hand on this walk of faith. I pray that your Holy Spirit and fire, will set me on fire always for you and your kingdom business. I ask that you take away anything in me that displeases you. Strengthen me to do your will. May your Spirit and Presence rest on me today and every day. I love you. In Jesus’ name I pray - Amen.”

Danyale Patterson would love to hear from you! Contact her at www.danyale.com to share a testimony, send a prayer request, or book her to speak.

down in front of her, and said, ‘Heather? Heather, what did you eat for Thanksgiving?’ Heather said, ‘My shoes are red.’”

He said to me, “I just couldn’t do it anymore.”

I didn’t have the heart to tell him, but as Christians we have an awful lot of experiences like that. While attending seminary I would occasionally worship in Duke Chapel on Sunday mornings. There was one worship service when it all came together, the music, the anthem, the prayers, the songs, everything gelled, and in the sermon everything was just right. It was one of those Sunday’s that just gave me goosebumps, I felt so close to the presence of God. Standing there after the benediction I didn’t

want to move. I was immobilized by the presence of God in the service. I just wanted to stand there. A man in the pew in front of me – I didn’t know him; he didn’t know me – turned around and said, “Do you think Coach K can get these freshmen in shape for the start of the season.”

You know what that man said to me, that man said, “My shoes are red.”

It is indeed a painful thing when we miss out on the bigger picture. We answer questions, but certainly not the right ones. Our Scripture from the Gospel of Mark kind of highlights this dichotomy for us. Here some Pharisees are asking Jesus for a sign. Which I understand, it is easy to want to make fun of and ridicule

the Pharisees, but in this instance wanting a sign, some kind of outward verification, I think it is just human nature.

They want to see something that proves to them Jesus is the Messiah. Sure.

He teaches differently from their other teachers, perhaps their hearts are warmed by the way He interprets Scripture, but its not enough to have the inward verification, they want to see something.

Something grand, something unexpected, something that no one can deny, and the truth is that we too very often look for some outward verification in our faith walks as well.

What makes this remarkable is literally right before the Pharisees corner Jesus, four thousand peo-

Cherryville Area Places of Worship

ple have been fed by seven loaves and a few small fish. The Pharisees were present for this miracle, but from their perspective it wasn’t grand enough, it wasn’t big enough, it wasn’t enough of a sign. Jesus feeds four thousand people and these Pharisees come up to Him and say, “My shoes are red.”

As we go forth into this new month, getting back to routines, back to some sense of normalcy with the summer now firmly in the rearview mirror, let us not fix our gaze on too narrow a focus. Let us perceive what God is up to in our lives, and in Cherryville. And for goodness sakes when someone asks you where you have seen God at work, don’t say, “My shoes are red.”

Oak Grove Baptist Church

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

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

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

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

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

Legacy Church 805 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-457-9615

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Waco Baptist Church 262 N. Main Street Waco, NC 704-435-9311

Washington Missionary Baptist Church 1920 Stony Point Road Waco, NC 704-435-3138

Word of Faith Ministry 306 Doc Wehunt Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-5560

Zion Hill Baptist Church 3460 Zion Hill Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3355

Stamey-Cherryville

Tot Dellinger Road, Cherryville, NC

DANYALE PATTERSON

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get the proclamation and “really enjoyed it.”

When Dottie asked her mother what she thought of all the attention, Mrs. Beam replied, “I’m getting really popular now!”

Dottie continued, “Her mind is still good and she would love to be able to do a lot of the things she used to do but can no longer do. She loved to read a lot, especially to her grandkids, but has a hard time doing that these days.”

Dottie said her mom walks with a walker but, due to a foot injury, currently wears a “boot” to help keep her foot stabilized so there is no re-injury.

“Mom has always said God has been good to her and has let her live a good, long life. She always helped look after her grandkids, and she has lived a very good life, staying active. She loves going to church (Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Cherryville). She was always good to her mother and father and that’s why she

thinks He (the Lord) has let her live this long.”

The words of the proclamation honoring Mrs. Reynolds are as follows:

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 6th day of June as Executor of the Estate of Thomas J. Cauthen; aka, Thomas J. Cauthen, Jr., 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 Tommy E. Cauthen, Executor, on or before the 5th day of January, 2023, 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 5th day of October, 2022.

Tommy E. Cauthen, Executor Estate of Thomas J. Cauthen; aka, Thomas J. Cauthen, Jr. 1730 Rhyne Road Dallas, NC 28034

CE (10/05, 12, 19 & 26/2022)

BN (10/06, 13, 20 & 27/2022)

LEGAL NOTICE

TO CREDITORS

“Whereas, Mrs. Beulah Beam Reynolds was born on Oct. 4, 1922 in Cherryville NC, the daughter to Clair and Mary Beam. Mrs. Beam was born at home and was one of seven children. Her father, Clair Beam, and great-grandfather, Sid-

ney Beam, were highly involved with the Cherryville New Year Shooters; and whereas she became the wife of Clarence Reynolds until his death on Dec. 26, 1998. They were blessed with two children; one son, Fred Reynolds, and a daughter Dottie Reynolds Brown, both of Cherryville. She has three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and whereas, in addition to being a wife and mother, she also worked at Carlton Yarn Mill for 40 years. She also enjoyed helping care for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and whereas, she loved to go on tours with groups and travel to different places. She loved meeting new people and enjoyed life wherever

she went. She has been a member of Mt Zion Baptist Church in Cherryville, NC, since

Aug. 28, 1938. She loved to help in various departments at the church but loved working in the nursery. She is currently the oldest living member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and was honored at their homecoming recently. She loves her Lord, family and her church.

“Now, therefore, by virtue of the authority vested in me as the Mayor for the City of Cherryville, I do hereby deem it an honor and pleasure to extend this Certificate of Recognition to MRS.

BEULAH BEAM REYNOLDS on the occasion of her 100th birthday, with sincere congratulations and best wishes for many more happy

years in the future.”

Mayor Beam signed the proclamation and City Clerk Paige H. Green, CMC, NCCMC, also signed it as well, making it all official. Mrs. Reynolds was presented with a signed and dated copy of the proclamation on a plaque for posterity’s sake.

Mrs. Reynolds had her daughter, Dottie, and other family members at her side when she received the proclamation. Also present was Mrs. Connie McDiarmid, of Meals on Wheels, who came by and helped with the celebration.

Said Dottie, “I love my mother and I enjoy having her here with me. I am looking forward to many more years to come for her beyond this.”

Mrs. Brown noted Mrs. Reynolds was honored by Rev. Keith Huss and the congregation of Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2022. She also noted Mt. Zion’s retired pastor, the Rev. Wayne Key called her mother and sang “Happy Birthday” to her.

“That really meant a lot to her and made her smile,” said Dottie, who added she wanted to thank all the folks who made her mother’s 100th birthday a very special day for her.

DEBTORS

WOMACK

deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 106 North Cherry Street, Cherryville, North Carolina, on or before the 5th day of January, 2023, 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 under-signed.

This the 5th day of October, 2022. Lisa Womack Greenway Executrix Counsel for the Estate: PALMER E. HUFFSTETLER, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW 106 North Cherry Street Cherryville, NC 28021

Telephone: 704-435-4907

CE (10/05, 12, 19 & 26/2022)

BN (10/06, 13, 20 & 27/2022)

Mrs. Beulah B. Reynolds, who turned 100 on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, proudly holds her proclamation of her milestone birthday, presented to her by Mayor H.L. Beam, III, and City Clerk, Paige H. Green. (photos by Paige H. Green)

The birthday cake of Mrs. Beulah B. Reynolds, celebrating her 100th birthday, Oct. 4, 2022.

Mrs. Beulah B. Reynolds blows out her candle on her birthday cake last week at her birthday party, held at her daughter, Dottie’s house.

Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam, III, talks with Mrs. Beulah B. Reynolds prior to presenting her with her proclamation from the city on the event of her 100th birthday. With them is Mrs. Dottie Reynolds Brown, Mrs. Beulah’s daughter.

Mrs. Beulah B. Reynolds poses with Mayor H.L. Beam and City Clerk Paige Green, who came to her 100th birthday celebration and presented the city’s proclamation to her in honor of her milestone birthday.

Pruitt’s Ironmen get 47-0 Homecoming win over HT Rams

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The CHS Ironmen got a much-needed win last Friday night, Oct. 7, as they rolled over the visiting Highland Tech Rams for a 47-0 Homecoming Game victory.

Things started well in the first quarter of the first half as the Ironmen got on the scoreboard with a safety by Abram Avery with 5:06 on the clock, then quarterback Chase Miller got into the field zone on a QB keeper for a TD with 1:03 on the clock. The Henry Gil PAT was good and the Ironmen led 9-0.

In the second quarter (first half action again), Kam Bolin scooted 22 yards for a TD, with 9:31 on the clock. Gil’s point-after attempt was good and the score was 16-0, Ironmen.

The CHS defense did a great job in this half as they held the Rams to only a few yards gained and recovered a Rams fumble. Seeing a lot of running action and yardage gained in this quarter were Shamyr Moss (16 yards) and Chase Miller (14 yards), getting the Ironmen close enough for the strong leg of Henry Gil to bang the pigskin through the uprights from 18 yards out for a three-point add-on, making it 19-0, Ironmen, with 3:51 on the clock. Tanner Sisk caught a 12-yard Miller pass to end the half.

The third quarter started with a Sisk interception which put the Ironmen in good field position for Miller to captain the team downfield, culminat-

CHS men were now up 26-0.

Collin Huss recovered a Rams fumble, caught a 10yard pass from Miller, and later went into the end zone on a completed pass from Miller with 7:18 on the clock. The score was now 33-0 with no answer back from the Rams, who were giving it all they had in this matchup.

Another Rams fumble, recovered by sophomore Jordan Lowrance, brought about another IM TD. With the PAT by Gil streaking through the uprights, the Ironmen moved ahead smoothly, 40-0.

Just before the fourth quarter, Rayshawn Sewell intercepted a pass and ran it back 40-plus yards. This put the CHS gridiron squad in a great position and QB Miller took advantage of it to call his own number, bursting into the end zone from seven yards out, getting a TD (with 1:25 on the clock), giving the IM – with

the game yet, Rams.

The Rams battled bravely and got close to a score on a few occasions but had to turn the ball over on downs in the fourth quarter. The Ironmen tacked a few more yards at that time, but for all intents and purposes, the game was over, with the Ironmen winning, 47-0 over the Highland Tech Rams.

The CHS men had 236 total yards on offense, 202 of which were on the ground; 18 first downs, and QB Miller completed 3 of 7 passes for 34 yards.

Miller carried the ball 10 times for 74 yards; Kam Bolin was 4 for 42; Shamyr Moss was 8 for 32; and Josh Ward was 3 for 34.

The Ironmen will travel to face the Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Gryphons on Friday, Oct. 14. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

(Additional information/ stats by Susan L. Powell and

“Complete team” Lady Rams come to Nixon and down Lady Ironmen

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

There was only one match for the Lady Ironmen this past week, said Coach Leigh Kiser, who added, “We had a match get canceled so it was a short week for us.”

Tuesday, Oct. 4 saw the league-leading Highland Tech Lady Rams come to Nixon Gym and hand the CHS ladies a 3-0 defeat.

Coach Kiser said of the Lady Rams, “HT is a complete team. They have hitting

and plenty of defense.”

The Lady Rams won by scores of 25-10, 25-17,25-19. Coach Kiser said her team gave some “really good defensive effort” but couldn’t score enough to keep up with Highland Tech’s big game.

For the CHS ladies, Taylor Digh had 2 aces and 7 digs, and Grace Truesdale, Rileigh Kiser, and Emily Allen had 3 kills each. Rileigh Kiser led the defense with 10 digs and Carson Reed also had 4 blocks in the loss.

The JV Lady Ironmen fell

to the JV Lady Rams of Highland Tech also by a 2-0 match score.

Games were 25-20 and 2510. Coach Kiser noted Kate Bookout with 5 digs and Kennedy Weathers and Maddie

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy on Tuesday, Oct. 11 for the last match of their regular season.

On Thursday, Oct. 13, Coach Kiser said her varsity

ladies will be on the road in the first round of the conference tournament.

The varsity team’s current record is 10-8 overall; 4-7 in SPC 1A/2A play.

Ironmen quarterback Chase Miller has called his own number and races through a hole in the Rams line on his way toward their end zone. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

The massive Ironmen O-line faces off against the visiting Highland Tech Rams at last Friday night’s Homecoming game at Rudisill Stadium.

The Rams’ Kamari Sheppard (#4) looks for room as he finds himself surrounded by three determined Ironmen defenders in the persons of Hunter Jackson, Collin Huss, and Tanner Sisk, who took him down just seconds later.

Ironman Shamyr Moss is underway with the pigskin and God help anybody who gets in his way! Still, these two Rams defenders are going to give it their best shot to try and bring the big man down.

Although the Rams defender tries to stop him, Ironman Kam Bolin had just stepped over the goal line, getting the touchdown, as is evidenced by the ref’s hands being raised to indicate the score.

CHS’ Gracie Truesdale at work for the Lady Ironmen in last week’s loss to the Highland Tech Lady Rams. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Lady Ironmen Laila Davis returns a shot back across the net in the game against Highland Tech last week in Nixon Gym.

Lady Ironman Gracie Truesdale goes up to block a shot by the HT Lady Rams in last Tuesday’s matchup at Nixon Gym.

CHS “spiker” Lexi McSwain gets a hand up to block the Lady Rams player’s shot.

Jenkins led the offense with 2 kills each.

The Lady Ironmen hosted the Lady Rebels of West Lincoln on senior night on Monday, Oct. 10, and then traveled to play the Lady Gryphons of

FOR SALE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT

WE ARE SEEKING A MAINTENANCE TECH FOR OUR BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY.

BUSINESS SERVICES

NC4.NEWS. NEWS NOT AVAILABLE on TV or radio. TheUncleBobby@mail.com

BIG SHS CLASSES REUNION 1957 through 1964. October 15, 2022, Cleveland Country Club, 5:00pm til. Casual dinner, cash bar. $30 person. Contact Beverly Mitchell Elmore 704-418-1842 immediately.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY. HAPPY 12TH BIRTHDAY TO KENZIE ROSE. LOVE MAWMAW, PAWPAW, UNCLE D, MOMMA, CJ.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY. HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY TO RONNIE DAVIS. LOVE MOM, DAD, ANGELA & KENZIE, CJ.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS TECHNICAL SKILLS, ABILITY TO TURN UNITS ON SCHEDULE, PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, RESPOND TO WORK ORDERS AS WELL AS MAINTAIN GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE IN RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT COMMUNITY OR SIMILAR A PLUS.

FULL TIME POSITION, BENEFITS. COME JOIN AN EXCELLENT WORK ENVIROMENT!!! PLEASE REMIT RESUME TO Clevelandridge1@gmail.com or call for an appointment 704/739/6591 or (704) 734-4000 clevelandridge1@gmail.com

MOTOR WINDER. EXPERIENCED AC motor winder needed. Competitive pay, benefits, and relaxed atmosphere (704) 947-1811 bcase@citycompressor.com

RETIRED HEALTHCARE WORKER. I will do in home care on the weekends. Prefer to live in on weekends. Call 704-466-3234, Ext. 102.

CLASS A CDL DRIVER NEEDED. to go to Midwest, Mississippi and Florida. 704740-9238.

TECHNICIAN TRAINEE.

HOMEOWNERS, CONTRACTORS, REAL ESTATE AGENTS, need a little work?

Jackson Corbin Property Services, LLC. Specializing in small jobs/punch list. Carpentry, painting, plumbing, tile, etc. Need a hand for a day or two? Give me a call. Professional quality work, affordable prices. 828-980-1823 or email jacksoncorbin71@gmail.com

RV AND BOAT STORAGE.

Your Toy Box LLC RV and Boat Storage. 24/7 access, on line lease and payments. Gated, fenced with security cameras. Wide roads with angled parking spaces for easy parking. Yourtoyboxllc. com. 136 Elm Rd., Grover, NC. (704) 470-5816 yourtoyboxllc@yahoo.com

AUCTIONS

LOCKERFOX.COM, ONLINE

STORAGE UNIT AUCTION. THOUSAND PINES STORAGE. Online Auction through Lockerfox.com from Wed., Oct 7th - Oct 21st, 2022. support@lockerfox.com

PATTERSON SPRINGS STORAGE AUCTION PUB-

TWO GRAVE LOTS FOR SALE. Gaston Memorial Park. Military Part near flag. $3,000 each. 704-825-3283 or 704-214-3196

METAL CAGES FOR FIREWOOD, ETC $25. BURNING BARRELS $15; FEED BARRELS WITH LIDS & RINGS $20; TOTES $75 - $100; SOLID TOP METAL DRUMS $15; SOLID TOP PLASTIC BARRELS $10. Call Jeff in Hickory (828) 327-4782 2021 PRIDE 4 w/scooter, w/lift/carrier. $1400 or OBO. 704-884-5428.

FURNITURE / HOME DECOR SALE. Table, chairs, lamps, chandelier, curtains, gun safe, gas grill, more. 704487-0093.

HUGE SALE. Collectibles, Coke & Pepsi products, Metal Coke Signs & NASCAR. Miscellaneous small Tonka trucks, chain saws, fishing equip, household items, pie safe, cast iron, lanterns, antique cultivator, kids clothes, miscellaneous items, ladies bicycle, like new, antique furniture, old pottery, old wooden boxes, tools, old golf clubs & balls. 1989 Mazda B2000 pick up, (restorable). 704-4827949, 704-692-0837.

FOR SALE

FOUR CEMETERY PLOTS. Located at Cleveland Memorial Park in Shelby, NC. All four plots are next to sidewalk at the Bell Tower “Great Location”. $1250 each or all four $4500. call (704) 466-8295

WANT TO BUY

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

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

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

WANT TO BUY STAIR LIFT in good condition. Call 828429-3712.

LARGE PRIDE HD $1695.00 Brand new. 450 lb capacity, 26” wide seat, delivered, warranty. $995. down, $100/ mo Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

4 GRAVES CLEVELAND MEMORIAL PARK. Best Offer! Four graves- Lot 71 in Section 7 at Cleveland Memorial Park. Prime location next to sidewalk and close to fountain. Call for details (252) 432-4105

GOLDEN DOMERS TOY AND HOBBY. Visit our NEW LOCATION .....Model Cars, Die-cast Cars & Trucks, Tractors, Hot Wheels, Construction Toys, Sports Memorabilia, Autographed Items, Hard to Find Items! See Mike & Brandon Willis. We’re located at 104 Oliver Ave. (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs), Shelby 704-297-0102 or 704-2970103

LOCALLY BASED Surface Specialists is looking to hire a technician to deliver service to commercial and residential customers in Western NC. Job will provide repair and refinishing to surfaces (eg, tubs, showers, sinks, counter tops and vinyl windows). Requires valid license, pick up truck, hand tools & color perception. Paid training and expense reimbursement. (828) 245-6375 ssblueridge@yahoo.com

SALES GIRLS WANTED. To sell Michel Kors, Louis Vuitton, Gucci & more. Ladies garments, jackets. (704) 9629007

LIC SALE. 1:30PM Oct 24th Patterson Springs Storage, 1826 Creek Ridge Rd., Shelby NC. Contents of Units: #40 Ledford, #7 Jones for Non-Payment of Storage Rent. (704) 473-7358 andrew. sain@gmail.com

YARD SALES

CLEVELAND COUNTY

ESTATE/YARD SALE. INDOOR/OUTDOOR. Sat., Oct. 15, 8:00-5:00; Sun., Oct. 16, 1:00-5:00; 3738 Amazing Grace, Lawndale, NC 28090

GARAGE SALE! Sat., October 15th, 8am until. Rugs, lamps, knives, household items. 704-470-5655. 3305 Humphries Road, Shelby, NC 28150

DEER CORN, 50 POUND BAG. $11. Callahan Farms. Cletus: 704-300-5341; Steve: 704-472-8865; Todd: 704692-1627

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

METAL ROOFING IN STOCK! Thursday - Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-12. J Johnson Sales (828) 245-5895

RENT TO OWN TRAILERS. ENCLOSED, DUMP, GOOSENECK, CAR HAULERS. Thursdays - Fridays 10-5, Sat. 10-12. J Johnson Sales, inc. (828) 245-5895

COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 (980) 295-5568

DEER HUNTERS! IF YOU LOSE your deer after shooting, call me! Girley Girl, my red bone hound should find your deer. 828-447-3069.

TOY SHOW & COLLECTIBLES. Saturday, November 5th, Old Mooresboro School Gym, 308 Main Street, Mooresboro, NC 28114, 9:00AM-3:00PM. Admission $5, under 10 free; $30 setup fee, limit 3 tables, bring your own table, setup time 7:00AM9:00AM. Call 828-351-8822 or 704-692-7702.

DON’T MISS Masquerade Ball Old Dunbar School. Must Be 21. 421 Hardin Road, Forest City. BYOB, Food will be Served! Music By DJ Rocket, Door Prizes For Best Dressed. 2 Different Drawing, The Thriller Dance. Fun Fun.

REUNIONS

SHS CLASS OF 1970 REUNION. The Shelby High School Class of ‘70 Reunion will be held the evening of Saturday, October 15. For details, contact Judie Young Davidson at Gator222@icloud.com (352) 339-1801 gator222@ icloud.com

BURNS HIGH 1980 CLASS REUNION will be November 26th, 2022. Location at Farm Haven, 168 Latham Wilson Rd, Lawndale, NC 28090. Price is $40/single, $80/couple. DEADLINE for payment is November 1st. Send payment to: Alliance Bank, 412 South Dekalb St, Shelby, NC 28150. Attention: Dale Oliver or you can pay directly at Oliver’s Hardware and Garden Center, 3712 Fallston Rd, Shelby, NC 28150. Contact: Jana Watts Havens, 704-977-4527.

EMPLOYMENT

GENERAL MAINTANENCE/ GROUNDSKEEPER. Must have valid drivers license. Call 704-473-4299. (704) 4734299

PART-TIME HELP needed on chicken farm near Casar area. 704-692-8752.

COMPLETE

ONE ON ONE CARE IS HIRING for full/part time in the group homes for 2nd shift. Transport experience recommended not required. Hrs are 2p-11p weekdays and 8p-8a weekends. Apply in person at 203 Lee St. Shelby

BUSINESS SERVICES

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 5321587

JAMES BALLARD PAINTING SERVICES. Exterior painting only. We also stain decks. Free estimates. You will be pleased with our work. We have references. 828-2879272. (828) 429-7511

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tune-up Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

YARD BUDDY. Outdoor work such as trimming bushes, small trees, spraying weeds, gutter cleaning. General property clean-up. No grass cutting or leaves. Serving Shelby & Cleveland County. (980) 295-0750

YARD SALE Deer Brook Neighborhood. Sat. Oct 15th, 7AM - Until. Juniors Clothes, Men’s Clothes, Baby Clothes, Home Decor, Kitchen Items and MORE! 129 Eagles Terrace Shelby, NC 28150

BIG YARD SALE Sat., Oct 15th, 8am until. Women’s, Men’s & Children’s Clothes and Lots of Odds and Ends! 4501 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152

GASTON COUNTY

TONS OF TABLES. Sat., Oct. 8th, 8:30 AM. Check out on various social media for items. 104 Davis Street, Belmont, NC 28012

COMMUNITY MUTLI-FAMILY YARD SALE. Sat Oct 15th, 7AM-12PM. Follow the signs and look for balloons on mailboxes of participating households. A variety of items for sale including furniture, household goods, tools, toys & clothing. The Pointe of Moss Lake, Cleveland County, 105 Lake Field Court, Cherryville, NC 28021

ANTIQUES

THERMOMETERS, MATCH

SAFES, CAROLINA

FREIGHT COLLECTION, much more. (704) 460-5638

UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION. Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Hot Wheels, Jewelry, MORE. Tuesday-Saturday 11am-4pm. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on FB. 828-382-0075.

JOHN DEERE COLLECTION. Must see to appreciate. (704) 564-1382

FOR SALE

STORAGE BUILDINGS NEW, USED, REPO’S. LARGE SELECTION! CASH or RENT TO OWN. NO CREDIT CHECK! J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy 221 South, Forest City Thursday - Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-12 (828) 245-5895

NEW USED REPO BUILDINGS Thursday - Friday 10-5 Sat. 10-12 J Johnson Sales 2690 US Hwy 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

ALL TRAILERS CASH, FINANCE, CREDIT CARDS or RENT TO OWN. J Johnson Sales Forest City, NC. Thursday - Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-12. Ph. (828) 245-5895

STEEL CARPORTS & GARAGES. 12 wide, 18, 20, 22, 24 & 30 wides on display. Large onsite display. J Johnson Sales Forest City 2690 Hwy 221 South. ThursdayFriday 10-5 Saturday 10-12. Ph.(828) 245-5895

JAZZY SELECT 6 $475. Mobility chair, delivered, warranty & charger. 245 lb wt capacity. Call Scooterman John. New and used chairs from $350.00 to $1600.00. Wt limits of 145 lbs to 450 lbs (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail. com

NEW AND USED DOG CRATES. Small to 30 inches. $5.00 to $30.00. Call 828-7487527.

PORTABLE GENERATOR Champion generator run for only 1 hour. Model 100340 bought new. 6875 Starting Watts/5500 Running Watts. Recoil start. $450 Call (704) 259-3694 mjimison@carolina. rr.com

PECK DECK FOR SALE. Bench with leg attachment and many weights. $375. 803322-7632.

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

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

FARM & GARDEN

FARM TRACTOR Ford 1000 Diesel tractor with bush hog. Turf tires used for grass and bush only. Old but In excellent condition. (704) 5248761 nctomcat2002@gmail. com

WANT TO BUY USED UTV (utility vehicle) w/2 wheel drive, rear wheel drive. Also handyman with a chainsaw available. (828) 248-2184

BOATS

2003 - 1700 LUND BOAT. 140 H.P. Four Stroke Johnson. Onboard charger. 55 thrust 12 volt Minn Kota trolling motor. Lawrence fish finder. Many more extras. $14,000. Call (704) 477-9631

PETS & LIVESTOCK

LOOKING FOR A SHI-TZU. Call anytime of day. (704) 418-4532

DEER HUNTERS! IF YOU LOSE your deer after shooting, call me! Girley Girl, my red bone hound should find your deer. 828-447-3069.

CHICKENS FOR SALE. 3 Cochin chickens, 5 Bantom chickens, 5 Silkie chickens. All young. $50 for all. 828245-7151.

EXTRY HEAVY DUTY TRAIL FX BULL GUARD. For pickup truck. $350 obo. (704) 4725973

FIREWOOD FOR SALE Good hardwood. 8 ft. bed pickup load. Deliverable. $75. 704-284-1694.

USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-9800788.

FREE KITTENS. to a good home. Call 828-201-3861 after 4 pm.

DOG KENNELS & DOG HOUSES. Dog kennels 10x10x6, 10x20x6; Dog Houses 8x12, 10x16. Delivered & Installed Available. J Johnson Sales Thursday & Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-2. Ph. (828) 2455895

FREE MILITARY GRADE TACTICAL FLASHLIGHT Free! Military Grade Tactical Flashlight while supplies last at NC4Ever.com of Shelby NC TheUncleBobby@mail.com

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

RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704476-9383.

LOST & FOUND

FREE PUPS. Mother is registered Belgium Malinois. Make good pets and work dog. 704284-2099

THE SCREEN SHOP. For Windows and Doors. Can make, repair, and recover any screen for your windows and doors. For three generations, The Screen Shop has been serving Cleveland and surrounding counties. (828) 381-1422

TRIPLE D PAINTING, LLC. All your painting needs. Free estimates. Over 25 yrs experience! Facial board replacement available!!! Making your home, building or business look new again. (704) 4185736 childresstracy1@gmail. com

EB MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & reliable. (704) 3002332

WHITE WHIRLPOOL DUET.

Front loading washer and dryer with attached drawer pedestals. $1,500 or OBO. 704674-8587 (Leave Message.)

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855

FIREWOOD. SEASONED 95% OAK. S10 load - $70, $85 - delivered. Bundles - $5 each. 704-435-3970 or 704458-3081.

PRODUCE FOR SALE. Sweet potatoes by pound or bushel. Tomatoes (purple, pink, red). Cucumbers, squash, peppers, all kinds of fresh greens. Lewis Farms, 1/2 mile north of Fallston on Hwy. 18.

TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. 704434-6389, (704) 473-0867 TWO TIFFANY LAMPS $30. Call 828-247-4184.

COMPLETE KING SIZE BEDROOM SUITE. Excellent condition, $1200 obo. Twin bedroom suite complete, $500. Antique oak pie safe, early 1900’s, $900 exc. cond. (704) 482-7949

CEMETERY LOT AVAILABLE. VETERANS CIRCLE, GASTON MEMORIAL PARK. Reduced price. Call or text (919) 272-5503

2 CEMETERY LOTS FOR SALE with 2 concrete vaults. Cleveland Memorial Park, Boiling Springs, NC. Lots are side by side. Located near mausoleum. Call 704284-0227 to make offer.

LOST DOG LAB MIXED, RED COLLAR, UNION CHURCH ROAD IN LAWNDALE AREA. PLEASE CALL 704-538-8838.

GOLD CROSS PEN LOST in or around Shelby, NC, engraved with the following “Happy Mothers Day”. Reward, $50. (301) 875-6230

WANT TO BUY

NEED TO SELL YOUR HOUSE? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 472-0006

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

WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES

WE BUY JUNK CARS, TRUCKS AND VANS, PAYING CASH!!!! (704) 6928496

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

PETS & LIVESTOCK

FAINTING GOATS FOR SALE. Wethers and nannies. Please call 828-248-8060.

CARS & TRUCKS

2011 FORD FUSION SEL. Aluminum wheels, good tires. $,5950. 828-287-3820.

2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. 203,000 miles, Don’t Wait!, $2500 obo. (704) 6921450

MILL-SEC K9 OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Starting at $35.00. Rutherford County area. Board and train options available. (828) 755-7335

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE. Call 704-747-7441.

GOLDEN DOODLE PUPPIES. Dewormed, have first shots, ready October 1. $500each. Henry Miller; 1608 Walls Church Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040.

CKC REG YORKIES 4 boys and 2 girls available. Shots and wormings. Parents are both under 5lbs. $1200. Were located in Charlotte NC. (704) 780-9826 tcaithlynn@yahoo.

com BOER BOEL REGISTERED MASTIFF PUPPIES. Seven males/ females, 9 weeks. Up-todate shots/deworming. $800. Ready for forever home. Call/text 704-6005388, can arrange facetime.

CHOCOLATE LAB PUPPIES

FOR SALE. 5 Males & 3 Females. 3 weeks old. Ready Oct. 14th. AKC Registered, Dewormed, Checked by Vet and 1st Round of Shots. Males $1000; Females $1200. Call or Text (704) 577-2699

CAMPERS

2001 DODGE RAM 2500. One owner, SLT, Quad cab, automatic, 2 w/d, 160K miles, Tow package, 5.9 Cummings diesel. Good tires.$18500, 828-447-0774.

VACATIONS

SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659.

REAL ESTATE

CLEVELAND COUNTY

TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 472-0006

FORMER RESTAURANT. 2 dining rooms, 2 kitchens, 2 storage rooms, 2 walk-in refrigerator/freezer, 2 bathrooms, 1 office/bath with shower, 24x24 outside deck, 40 parking spaces. Ask about 1,540SF living area with 5BR, 2BA. 828-453-0828. 1144 East Stage Coach Trail, Lawndale, NC 28090

WANT TO RENT

ONE BED/BATH NEEDED PLEASE. Bed/bath needed for independent elderly male. Smoker but no alcohol/drugs. Please call 704-600-5596. Thank you!

FOR RENT

CHEROKEE COUNTY, SC BEAUTY SHOP, CHESNEE AREA. Call for information. Also tanning bed for sale, good bulbs. $400. 864-4617868.

CLEVELAND COUNTY

KM QUIET COUNTRY LIVING. 2 acre private lot, 3 BR, 2 BA Mobile Home. NO PETS. 704-300-5293 for details.

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. P. Call (704) 739-4417

2021 GEO PRO 19FBS FORSALE. Gently used 2021 Geo Pro G19FBS camper, front kitchen. Located in Shelby, NC. A great size for one to two people. Sleeps three when using the pull out sofa. Full bath, three burner propane stove, stainless steel sink, full size bed, AC, propane furnace, TV, Wi-Fi booster, power tongue jack, power awing, power slide out, off-road axle/wheels. $20k. Selling as is. Text or phone 803422-2985. (803) 422-2985

SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938

THE ARK & CREATION MUSEUM KENTUCKY. Exciting bus trip, 4 days-3 nights & more! The price is $525 per person, double occupancy. May 15-18, 2022. Call Burel or Pam Harris for more details. 704-477-1075 or (704) 4776863

MOBILE HOMES

MOBILE HOME FOR RENT Taylor Road, Rutherfordton. 2BR, 1BA, stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer. $400 deposit. $400 rent. NO PETS! 828287-2511

1.97 ACRES, 3000 SQFT BUILDING. 1144 East Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, NC. INVESTORS: Great Investment. More than 100% one day return. 2020 assessed value $220,325. Purchase price $114,000 firm. Call Tom Bittner 828-453-0828. Lawndale, NC 28090

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2BR, 2BA, 1100SF, HEAT PUMP, 10 acres partly wooded, rolling, secluded, pond. $249,000. Text 828-919-1477 or leave message. Additional 14 acres available. 342 Right Prong Road, Ellenboro, NC. Ellenboro, NC 28040

2&3 BEDROOM TOWN HOMES. Townhomes located in Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments 1526 Eaves Rd., Shelby NC or call for more information 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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

FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

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

EXTREMELY NICE, 2 BEDROOM HOME in Kings Mountain. Nice yard. Great neighborhood. Stove, refrigerator, new H&A. No pets. $1500 month. (704) 473-5240

HOME FOR RENT IN SHELBY. NC. 2 bedroom 1 bath renting at $945.00 per month. Call Today (704-544-1111). (704) 554-8861 frontdesk@kluttspropertymanagement.com

FOR LEASE- OFFICE SPACE.

Over 800 s.f. breakroom included. Brand new HVAC, brand new flooring, and ground level entry. $1125 per month including water. 112 E. Dixon Blvd., Suite 2, Shelby, NC 28152. Call (704) 923-1698

GASTON COUNTY

HOUSE FOR RENT IN CHERRYVILLE 2 BR, 1 BA, Central Heat & AC. Includes stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, storage building. $700 Mo. $700 deposit. (704) 435-8750

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, (704) 487-6354

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $200 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. (704) 473-4299

GASTONIA-RENT LOCAL OFFICE SPACE. Great location behind the library, 4 offices, break room, front end reception area, and waiting room. $1250 a month plus utilities. Call Zeus Realty at (980) 989-7316

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $550 per month.

CHS men’s soccer player Nate Bookout taking the ball down the pitch toward the Rams’ home goal.

Henry Gil watches as his teammate Numarius Good throws the ball back into play.

Ironman Carson Kelly (#3) races alongside the HT Rams player as they vie for the ball.

Ironmen goal keeper Jared Varela-Orias kicks the ball back into play after stopping the point attempt by the Highland Tech Rams in last week’s action at Rudisill Stadium.

Ironmen JD Dattoli and a teammate working to get the ball away from the Highland Tech Rams defender in the Wednesday, Oct. 5 game at Rudisill Stadium. (photos by MEP/The Eagle)

Good News, September 2022

Employees from six schools in the Dallas area – North Gaston, W.C. Friday, Carr, Costner, Highland, and Woodhill – were treated to a back-toschool breakfast on August 16 at Rankin Lake Baptist Church. The breakfast served as the church’s “thank you” to teachers and other school employees for their hard work and commitment to ensuring student success. Board of Education members Dot Cherry, Lee Dedmon, Dot Guthrie, Steve Hall, and Robbie Lovelace as well as Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker attended the event. In addition to the opportunity to win one of 60 door prizes, each attendee received a treat bag.

The following students were selected as a College Board National Recognition Program award winner: Zahria Cannon, Stuart W. Cramer; Ainsley VanderMeer, Stuart W. Cramer; Isabel Suarez, East Gaston High School; Abigail Armstrong, Forestview; Andrew Boohene, Forestview; Nana Segua Eshun, Forestview; Rennie Liu, Forestview; Brianna Maga, Forestview;

Yash Patel, Forestview; Emma Taylor, Forestview; Ariana Tsehaie, Forestview; Mary Whatley, Forestview; Jerome Butler, Highland School of Technology; Kennedy McGruder, Highland School of Technology; Adalberto Rodriguez-Cruz, Highland School of Technology; Gabriela Ruiz, Highland School of Technology; Angelo Sherrill, Highland School of Technology; Malasia Friday-Scales, Hunter Huss High School; Dawson Bice, North Gaston High School; Ajah Harris, North Gaston High School; Jenna Mason, North Gaston High School; Nia Ulli, South Point High School; and Kierra Wilcox, South Point High School. The students earned recognition because of their academic achievements in school and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and/or Advanced Placement (AP) exams.

The following high schools were recognized by Jostens as a National Yearbook Program of Excellence award winner: Forestview High School, Bronze; Highland School of Technology, Silver; and South Point

High School; Silver.

Bessemer City Primary received several boxes of school supplies from the Bessemer City Church of God.

Carr Elementary received school supply donations from Dixon Quick Coupling.

Classroom Central provided a free mobile store for teachers in Gaston County Schools on August 22. The mobile store was set up at Carr Elementary and teachers were able to stop by to pick up supplies for their classroom.

The Charlotte Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi donated 120 book bags filled with school supplies to students in need at Chapel Grove Elementary. In addition, the school received school supply donations from Crowders Creek ARP Church and Southside Baptist Church.

East Gaston High School student Zoe Gambino represented Mount Holly in the Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen competition, which was held in June in High Point.

East Gaston High School seniors Gracelyn Gaddy, Ashlyn Lewis, Taylor Wright, and Emily Cerilli completed the

Certified Nurse Aide I state exam. Now, as a licensed CNA, the students have a professional advantage as they work toward a career in the medical field. In addition to the four students who have completed the state exam, three more students are scheduled to take the state test. The students are enrolled in the Health Sciences Academy at East Gaston, which is presented by CaroMont Health.

The Forestview High School boys soccer team won the Gaston Cup championship. The Gaston Cup was a threeday tournament held at Ashbrook High School and Stuart W. Cramer High School.

The following Forestview High School students in the Class of 2022 earned the Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Diploma: William Barnes, Susan Christy, Margaret Lu, and Jessica Normile. To earn the AP Capstone Diploma, students must earn scores of three or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP exams.

Forestview High School freshman Matthew Heilig will

travel to Argentina in October to compete in the World Roller Games Championships. He qualified for the USA Junior World Team during the U.S. Artistic Roller Skating Nationals competition in Nebraska this summer. Matthew is the first figure skater to represent Team Kate’s of Lowell at the international championship event.

W.C. Friday Middle School teacher Jennifer Bumgarner received a $15,000 grant to create an outdoor classroom/ learning space. In addition, she was named a 2022-2023 North Carolina Center for Advanced Teaching (NCCAT) Honored Educator Scholarship recipient.

The following Gardner Park Elementary teachers received a $500 grant from Tindol Subaru to support classroom activities: Rachael Stoller, Kennedy Devine, Briana Currence, Myla Hoey, Amy Hurley, and Carly Edge.

Gardner Park Elementary student Carmen Martell painted artwork that helped spruce up the storm drain covers along the Lineberger Park Greenway. Keep Gastonia Beautiful organized the program.

As part of exposing students to a variety of colleges and career opportunities, eleventh graders at the Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences participated in an admissions information session at Appalachian State University and got an opportunity to tour the campus.

Hawks Nest STEAM Academy fifth grade teacher Allie Kleinheinz was selected as the 2021-2022 North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) Outstanding Elementary School Mathematics Teacher of the Year for Gaston County Schools.

In an effort to show support and appreciation, the Hawks Nest STEAM Academy PTO surprised the school’s teachers by giving them a vacuum cleaner and an electric pencil sharpener.

Lingerfeldt Elementary received a generous donation of notebooks from First ARP Church of Gastonia. The notebooks were distributed to students in grades 2-5 to use for standards-based grading.

Lingerfeldt Elementary started the Wildcat Lifelong Learner program with a group of 12 families. Each month, the group meets at least three times to learn English as a Second Language. In addition to learning English, the parents

have an opportunity to discuss educational topics and skills to help their children at home.

WCNC meteorologist Larry Sprinkle spoke to McAdenville Elementary students about his work as a TV weatherman and shared information about what to do in the event of a weather emergency.

In an effort to bring attention to Mental Health Awareness, schools conducted a variety of walking activities for students and staff during the 2021-2022 year. Collectively, participants walked a total of 12,880 miles. New Hope Elementary School led the way with 4,126 miles.

Park Street United Methodist Church donated school supplies to students and teachers at Page Primary.

Sherwood Elementary received a donation of school supplies from Myers Memorial United Methodist Church.

Members of the South Point High School football team and cheerleading squad took time to greet students as they arrived at Belmont Central Elementary one morning.

South Point High School senior Preston Howell was one of 12 athletes to represent Team USA at the 2022 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation Men’s Under 23 World Championship.

South Point High School hosted a practice and performance session for the North Carolina A&T State University marching band on September 3. The band played in front of more than 100 spectators. South Point graduate Garvin Collins is a drum major for the band.

South Point High School started a peer tutoring club to give students a chance to be leaders outside the classroom and support students who need a little extra help with their schoolwork.

As part of an Eagle Scout project, Tucker Ballard, a former Stanley Middle School student and current student at East Gaston High School, built an outdoor classroom and seating area at Stanley Middle School.

Webb Street School received school supplies from the Christian Fellowship Assembly.

York Chester Middle School received school supply donations from First United Methodist Church in Gastonia and Loray Mills.

By JIM MILLER Editor

Auto Aids That Make Driving Easier and Safer

Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any car gadgets that can help older drivers? I drive a 12-year-old car and have arthritis in my neck, back and knees which limits my mobility making it more difficult to get in and out of the car and look over my shoulder to backup. Almost 80

Dear Almost,

To help keep older drivers safe and extend their driving years, there are a number of inexpensive products you can purchase that can easily be added to your vehicle to help with many different needs. Here are some popular auto aids to consider.

Entry and Exit Aids

For mobility challenged seniors who have a difficult time entering and exiting a vehicle – especially cars that are low to the ground or high vehicles such as SUV’s or pickup truck’s – there are a variety of support handles and special seat cushions that can help.

Some examples include the Stander (stander.com) “HandyBar” ($40), which is a portable support grab bar that inserts into the U-shaped striker plate on the

doorframe, and the “CarCaddie” ($20), a nylon support handle that buckles around the top of the door window frame. Stander also has an “Auto Swivel Seat Cushion” ($40), that rotates 360 degrees to help drivers and passengers pivot their body into and out of their vehicle.

Rear Vision Improvements

To help those with neck and back range of motion problems, which makes looking over the shoulder to back-up or merge into traffic difficult, there are special mirrors you can add as well as back-up cameras.

To widen rear visibility and eliminate blind spots, Verivue Mirrors (verivuemirrors.com) offers the popular “Universal 12-Inch Panoramic Rearview Mirror” ($13) that clips on to existing rearview mirrors, along with a variety of “Blind Spot Mirrors” ($5 for two), which are small convex mirrors that stick to the corner of the sideview mirrors.

Another helpful device is the “Auto-vox CS-2 Wireless Backup Camera Kit” ($120, www.auto-vox.com). This comes with a night vision camera that attaches to the rear license plate, and a small monitor that mounts to the dash or windshield.

When the vehicle is in reverse, it sends live images wirelessly to the monitor so you can see what’s behind you.

Seat Belt Extenders

For plus-sized people or those with mobility problems, there are seat belt extension products that can make buckling up a little easier. For example, Seat Belt Extender Pros (seatbeltextenderpros.com) offers vehicle-specific “Seat Belt Extenders” ($13 to $26) that fit into the seat belt buckle receiver to add a few inches of length, making them easier to fasten. They also sell a “Seat Belt Grabber Handle” ($8), which is a rubber extension handle that attaches to the seat belt strap to make it easier to reach.

Gripping Devices

If you have hand arthritis that makes gripping difficult or painful, consider the “SEG Direct Steering Wheel Cover” ($17) that fits over the steering wheel to make it larger, softer and easier to grip. And for help twisting open tight gas caps, the “Gas Cap & Oil Cap Opener by Gascapoff” ($17) is a long-handled tool that works like a wrench to loosen and tighten gas caps.

Many of these products can be found in your local auto supply stores or online at the manufacturer’s website or at Amazon. com. Just type the product name in the search bar to find them.

Professional Help If you need more assistance, consider contacting a driver rehabilitation specialist who are trained to evaluate elderly drivers and provide safety and driving equipment suggestions.

In addition to the types of aids mentioned in this column, there’s also a range of adaptive driving equipment that can be professionally installed on a vehicle – like swing-out swivel seats, pedal extenders, hand controls and more – to help people with various disabilities. To locate a driver rehabilitation specialist in your area, visit ADED.net or MyAOTA.aota.org/driver_search.

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.

The driver of the Second Harvest truck unloads boxes of produce that will be placed in bags for those who will be arriving to pick up bags of food for them and their families. (photos by Kermit Carpenter)

Without great volunteers like these ladies seen here bagging up food as folks come through the line, not much could get done on time.

Ms. Kim Eaker, one of the organizers for the Mobile Food Pantry, with volunteer and CHS Ironmen football player, Jack Dellinger. The CHS students try and help out with the Mobile Food Pantry when they can.