Cherryville Eagle 10-18-23 by Community First Media

Volume 117 • Issue 42

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

City Council recognizes retiring City Attorney Palmer Huffstetler, Jr. New City Attorney is Mrs. Yancea H. Taylor, who was introduced to council at the regular session Cherryville’s new city attorney, Yansea Hutchens Taylor, PLLC, smiles for the camera. She has been in the office at Cherryville now since July 2023. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

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Yansea H. Taylor is Cherryville’s new city attorney She now handles city’s legal matters after retirement of Palmer Huffstetler, who served city for 33 years by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The city of Cherryville has a new city attorney, and her name is Yansea Hutchens Taylor, PLLC. Mrs. Taylor takes over the position following the stellar service and well-deserved retirement of long-time city attorney, Palmer E. Huffstetler, Jr., who has served the city for 33 years. Taylor and her family live in Kings Mountain, has practiced law since 2011, she said, adding she began her practice in Belmont, has worked in Charlotte, and

has expanded her offices to include not only Belmont and Cherryville, but Shelby, Kings Mountain, and Lincolnton as well. Taylor, 40, is originally from Hinton, WV, which she said is, “…a small, one-stoplight town. I grew up on a 90-acre farm with two brothers and a sister. “My husband is Alfred Alexander Taylor, II. His dad is the first. Our son, Xander (for short) is the III. He builds folding medical cots used in temporary shelters and hospitals for disaster relief. He is in a family business called Tube Enterprises Inc., builder of Westcot Medical Beds. Their factory is in Shelby,” she said. As for what she does in her profession, Taylor noted, “The aspects of law I deal with are real estate law, estate planning, and estate See TAYLOR, Page 6

CHS Hall of Fame Banquet is Oct. 21, at FBC’s Christian Life Center Hall of Fame’s first induction class since 2021; 11th class in the organization’s history by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Cherryville High School Athletic Director, Scott Harrill, said recently, the Cherryville Sports Hall of Fame committee, of which he is a member, will host its 2023 induction banquet Oct. 21, at the First Baptist Church Christian Life Center. Said Harrill, via an email

to the Eagle, “The event is set for 6 p.m., and tickets for the public, priced at $10, are available at the door and in advance at the following locations: Cherryville High School, Medical Center Pharmacy, and Carolina Federal Credit Union.” Harrill also added the ticket covers the price of a meal, catered by First Baptist Church, a banquet program, and the induction ceremony. He continued, “Tickets may also be purchased from individual committee members, including sports broadcaster, Danny Eaker; former Lincoln Times-News and Cherryville Eagle sportswriter, Mike Powell; American Legion Post 100 Athletic Director Jerry Hudson; local See BANQUET, Page 2

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The Cherryville City Council regular session meeting took place last Monday night, Oct. 9, and, as meetings go, it was a fairly short meeting with only a couple of items on the agenda. Jenna Spiker, from Mt. Zion Baptist Church, led the invocation. The agenda was voted on and approved by council, then they voted on, and approved, the minutes of the Sept. 11, 2023 regular council meeting as well as the minutes of the closed session aspect of that same meeting. Mayor Beam then took a few minutes to give his comments, talking about there being more resignations from the Cherryville Historical Museum’s board, which now total five, he said.

Retired city attorney Palmer E. Huffstetler, Jr., with his father, Palmer E. Huffstetler, Sr., at last week’s city council regular session meeting. Counselor Huffstetler received a plaque from Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam, III, and the city council members recognizing his 33 years of service to the city, and thanking him for that service. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) “My hope is the museum will be able to move forward in a more amiable manner,” said Mayor Beam. Mayor Beam also noted the city’s receipt of funds awarded by the state, and how we were notified by Sen. Ted Alexander and Rep. Kelly Hastings we had received said funds, which came to $1,650,000. He

also noted the city is moving forward on getting the Westgate Park pickleball courts and Edwards Park basketball courts completed and ready for use. In other comments he mentioned the apartments being developed were proceeding, and that a proposed restaurant to go into the old Pepperoni Express building was also pro-

ceeding, with that expected to be done by Dec. 1, 2023. “Also, the recent Darin and Brooke Aldridge concert in the mini-park was a great success. Everyone who came out to that all had a great time and heard some great music by Darin and Brooke,” he said. See HUFFSTETLER, Page 2

Teacher uses his role in “Liberty Mountain” to connect with students by ALLISON DRENNAN Gaston County Schools

Teacher Jeremy Homesley believes that the lessons learned outside the classroom can be just as important as the ones taught inside. That’s a belief he’s instilling in his students through his own outside-the-classroom experience. Homesley, who lives in Cherryville and teaches English at Bessemer City High School, recently finished up his eighth season in Bob Inman’s “Liberty Mountain” drama at the Joy Performance Center in Kings Mountain. Playing British Major Patrick Ferguson, a role that’s deemed “the villain” in the show, Homesley says he gained a lot to share with his students. “Through being in a drama like this, I’ve learned that the lessons from the classroom aren’t just for the classroom,” he said. “It lends credibility to show them that I’m out in the world, using those same lessons that I tell them about every day.” Written by Inman, who many people recognize from his time reporting news at WBTV, “Liberty Mountain” tells the story of the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Kings Mountain

Jeremy Homesley portrayed the role of British Major Patrick Ferguson in the recent production of “Liberty Mountain” at the Joy Performance Center in Kings Mountain. Several of his students from Bessemer City High School had an opportunity to see their teacher on stage during the play. (photo provided) and highlights how colonists joined together to fight off the British troops in their attempt to secure control of the Southern colonies. At the Battle of Kings Mountain, the colonists/patriots were successful in their efforts to defeat British major Patrick Ferguson and his Loyalist militia. Ferguson was killed at the Battle of Kings Mountain, which has been referred to as a turning point in the American Revolution.

them told me that it was the first live play they had ever seen.” As an English teacher, Homesley says they read a lot of plays in class, and his experience in “Liberty Mountain” has given his students a firsthand view of the ins and outs of a live theater experience. “All of a sudden, my students understand what we’re doing in class more than they did before,” he See HOMESLEY, Page 2

Because the production shifted from a summer to a fall time slot, Homesley said this year is the first time he’s been teaching and acting in the play simultaneously. So, when he got a chance for his students to come and see the show in action, he jumped at the opportunity. “I had a group of students take me up on coming to see the drama,” he said. “We had dinner before the show, and they got to come watch the play. Two of

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■ OBITUARIES

Ronald Ramsey CHERRYVILLE – Ronald David Ramsey, 77, of Flint Hill Rd., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover, Shelby. Born in Gaston County, on Aug. 21, 1946, he was a son of the late David Kelly Ramsey and Louise Margaret Huffman Ramsey. He formerly worked at Carolina Freight Carriers as a dock worker and was a mem-

Grady N. Pope FOREST CITY – Grady Newell Pope, 89, of Forest City, NC, passed away at home on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. A native of Cherryville, NC, he was a son of the late Alvin and Iva Dellinger Pope. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Forest City for nearly 60 years and a member of the Men’s Bible Class. Grady was a 1952 graduate of Cherryville High School. After serving in the United States Navy (19521956) during the Korean War aboard the USS Missouri, he attended Appalachian State Teachers College graduating in 1960. Several years later, Grady went on to earn his M.Ed. in school administration from UNC-Charlotte. In 1960 he began his teaching career at Rutherfordton Elementary School followed by several years of teaching and coaching at Cool Springs Middle School. In 1965 Grady moved to East Rutherford High School where he taught classes and coached football for 18

BANQUET From Page 1 media owner and broadcaster Calvin Hastings; CHS Ironmen Assistant basketball coach Dennis Tate; and former CHS Ironmen basketball standout player, Al Graves,” as well as from Coach Harrill himself. Harrill continued, “Ten individuals will be enshrined this year along with a team. The individuals are Dewey Quinn, Chuck Dellinger, Donald Alexander, Drew Reynolds, Allan Davidson, Lester Jenkins, Scott Heavner, Alan Lindsay, Chad Cash, Calvin Padgett,

HOMESLEY From Page 1 said. “They can see the plays in their mind as we read them, and they ask about my co-stars who are full-time actors, too. Seeing that connection come to life has been amazing for me as an educator.” In addition to teaching, acting, and pursuing a masters’ degree in teaching, Homesley also decided to

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ber of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Cherryville. Ronald was an avid deer hunter and fisherman, spending countless hours in the woods or on the water. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a grandson, Jebediah Bumgarner; and a sister, Jane Ramsey. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Wanda Gay Dellinger Ramsey; a son, Michael Ramsey of Cherryville; three daughters, Rhonda Ballard and husband, Kent; Sylvia Heavner and husband, Kevin; and Wendy Holt and husband, Curtis, all of Cherryville; three brothers, Kelly Ramsey of Florida, Roger Ramsey of Lincolnton, and Bruce Ramsey of Florida; and two sisters, Ginger Ramsey and Linda Lovelace both of Dallas; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 112 Mt. Zion Church Rd., Cherryville. A celebration of life service will he held on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, with the Rev. Keith Huss officiating. Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church 112 Mt. Zion Church Rd., Cherryville, N.C., 28021, or to Via Health Partners (Hospice Cleveland County), 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC, 28150. A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com. Stamey – Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family.

years and was inducted into the East High Sports Hall of Fame. He was assistant principal and athletic director at the time of retirement from East High School in 1992. He thoroughly enjoyed his years of coaching and the lifelong friendships made with other coaches, players, teachers, and EHS students. He felt it was very important to be a positive influence on young, impressionable ball players and students. He wanted their respect and knew it had to be earned. He loved his job working with young people on and off the football field, always aware that as he was observing them, they too, were watching him. It was very important to Grady to treat every student fairly and with the respect they deserved. Being a part of the Grady Pope household was never dull. Often during mealtime, Grady would relate to his family stories about growing up in Cherryville and all the “interesting” people he knew as a boy. He nearly always had a story or two about some events that occurred at East High School each day. He had a great sense of humor and loved to tell totally made-up or highly exaggerated stories with such a straight face and in such detail that they were believed even by the most skeptical listener. Left to cherish many wonderful (and hilarious) memories are his wife of 60 years, June Heasley Pope; two sons, James Dirk Pope of Forest City, and Bryan

Lee Pope and wife, Lisa also of Forest City; one sister, Dorothy Lingerfelt of Cherryville; his grandchildren whom he loved dearly; Kiersten Pope, Andrew Pope, and Gavin Pope, along with many nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Airman James D. Pope, who remains listed as Missing in Action from the Korean War. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 1:45 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 at the First United Methodist Church of Forest City at 341 East Main St., with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 2 p.m., in the sanctuary. The Rev. Curtis Goforth will officiate. Military honors will be accorded on the front lawn of the church. Interment will be private for the family at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to be made to the First United Methodist Church, 341 East Main St., Forest City, NC, 28043, or Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC, 28043. The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements and is serving the family of Mr. Pope. An online guest registry is available at www. padgettking.com.

and Wendy Holt. Quinn and Jenkins will be inducted posthumously.” The team to earn Hall of Fame status, noted Harrill, is the 1982 Henry Jonescoached, Cherryville High state 2A championship baseball squad. That team went 25-2 and defeated South Granville in a best-of-three series for the state crown, noted Harrill, who added, “Several athletes from that team went on to play at the college or professional level.” The guest speaker for the event will be former Gardner-Webb University football coach Woody Fish, a member of the Cleveland County Sports Hall of Fame

and the Gardner-Webb University Hall of Fame. Cherryville High AD Harrill will serve as master of ceremonies, and Dr. Bud Black will deliver the welcome. Inductees should arrive at the church outreach center by 5 p.m. for a picture-taking session. Coach Harrill said a special presentation will be made to the family of the late Rocky Bennett, a 2003 Hall of Fame inductee and a member of the Hall of Fame committee. Said Harrill, “This is the Hall of Fame’s first induction class since 2021 and the 11th class in the organization’s history.”

rekindle the high school’s drama club. “We get together once a month,” he said. “We’ll have audition workshops and put together a show at the end of the year.” Homesley enjoys being able to bring plays to life for his students, and he is grateful for opportunities to pique their interest in drama. “I get to show them about the great local opportunities for drama and act-

ing that exist, if they just look in the right places.” “Liberty Mountain” opened on Sept. 15, with performances over four consecutive weekends. It concluded its 2023 run the same weekend of the 243rd anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain, which occurred on Oct. 7, 1780. For more information, visit www.libertymountaindrama.com. See photo on page 3

ARRESTS 10-7: Ashley Flower Burgan, 33, Streets of Cherryville; misdemeanor larceny and RDO. Bond type/ amt: other. 10-7: Frankie Joe Stevens, 62, 116 Sedyewood Ln., Cherryville, was arrested at this same address by GCPD officers for one count of an OFA (contempt of court/perjury/court violation). 10-8: Chelsea Marie Badger, 29, 116 Sedyewood Ln., Cherryville, was arrested by GCPD officers at 144 Fred Conner Rd., Gaston County, on one count of motor vehicle theft. 10-8: Victoria Rose Lawrence, 53, 704 W. Oak St., Shelby; one count each misdemeanor simple possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance; RDO; failure to stop at a red light; and speeding. $2,000 secured bond. Vehicle impounded, stored at KT Towing. INCIDENTS 10-6: Cherryville woman reports burglary and B&E and larceny after B&E by unknown suspects who committed said crimes after

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forcefully breaking/entering her residence. Est. value of her listed items of jewelry, personal items and furniture, silverware, antiques, and such: $11,900. Case is active and under investigation. 10-6: CPD officer reports call for service for an overdose by unnamed female individual. Seized: 0.50 grams of fentanyl. Case is active. 10-6: GCPD officers report a new investigation into an “all other” incident at 313 Ridge Ave., Cherryville. 10-7: Cherryville woman reports larceny by unknown person(s) who stole victim’s Vitesse Trek bike, value est. at $500. Case status: inactive. 10-7: GCPD officers report closing/clearing by arrest a motor vehicle theft at 144 Fred Conner Rd., Cherryville. 10-7: Cherryville store and CPD officer report larceny and RDO by listed suspect who stole a drink from the store. Closed/cleared by arrest. 10-7: Cherryville man reports trespass of real property by unknown subject who trespassed on listed property. Case is active.

10-8: CPD officer reports simple possession of Schedule IV controlled substance (3 dosage units of Clonazepam); RDO; failure to stop at a red light; and speeding by listed suspect who committed said traffic violations and possessed illegal narcotics. Closed/cleared by arrest. (Clonazepam seized) 10-9: On Sunday, Oct. 1, GCPD officers report closing/clearing by arrest a misdemeanor drug/narcotic violation; a drug equipment violation; and a DWI violation at Dallas – Cherryville Hwy., and Helton Rd., Cherryville. 10-9: CPD officer reports WSOJ for an OFA on listed suspect who had listed OFA. Closed/cleared by arrest. 10-9: CPD officer and Cherryville woman report death investigation into listed 56-year-old victim who was found deceased in his home. Case closed by other means. 10-9: CPD officer reports RDO, WSOJs on listed subject who had outstanding OFAs. Closed/cleared by arrest.

New city attorney Yansea H. Taylor and some of her family at the Monday night, Oct. 9, 2023 city council regular session meeting where she was welcomed and introduced to the council and those in attendance. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Cherryville Planning and Zoning Director, Richard Elam speaks to council about a zoning issue during the public hearing phase at last Monday night’s regular session.

HUFFSTETLER From Page 1 Mayor Beam reminded everyone the municipal elections were “just around the corner” and to get and vote. He added that you will have to present a photo ID this time in order to be able to vote. There were no citizen’s to be heard so council moved on to the next item on the agenda. Council recognized retired City Attorney Palmer E. Huffstetler, Jr., for his many years of service to the city. Mayor Beam presented Mr. Huffstetler with the plaque, which highlighted recognizing Palmer’s 33 years as the city’s attorney – from 1990

to 2023 – literally fresh out of law school. Palmer noted, when he addressed the council and those in attendance, how much he has enjoyed doing what he loves, practicing law and serving the City of Cherryville. Palmer’s dad, Palmer E. Huffstetler, Sr., was with him, and smiled as his son accepted the plaque. Palmer said he is going to miss everyone but that he would be back from time to time to visit and see some of his old friends in town. Everyone came up afterwards and hugged his neck and wished him well in his retirement. Mayor Beam then called up the city’s new attorney, Mrs. Yansea H. Taylor, who came up with her husband and a couple of their children. He and the

council welcomed the Mrs. Taylor to Cherryville and said they were all looking forward to working with her in the future. Next up was City Planning and Zoning Director Richard Elam, who asked council to consider a public hearing on rezoning 518 N. Mulberry St. from GMC to R-9. Council moved to go into a public hearing, and after a reading of a statement of consistency, council approved the rezoning of the property in question. Council heard from Finance Director Dixie Wall about a couple of budget amendments, all of which were voted on and approved. There being no further business from council, the meeting was adjourned.

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Mayor H.L Beam, III, and City Councilman Malcolm Parker were presented a $500,000 check by Mrs. Emily Winter from Piedmont Lithium for the City of Cherryville. As part of an agreement with Piedmont Lithium, the check will be used to build a splash pad and to help fund a full-time recreation director for the City of Cherryville. (photos provided)

These architectural renderings of the proposed Cherryville Splash Pad give an idea as to what the completed pad could look like.

Bessemer City High School teacher Jeremy Homesley had two of his education colleagues in the audience during a recent performance of “Liberty Mountain.” Math teacher Amy Crocker (left) and principal Dr. Sheila Wyont enjoyed watching Homesley portray the role of British Major Patrick Ferguson. (photo provided)

Learning a little bit about Your CBL’s Staff Development Day! by TRACI POLLITT Branch Manager Cherryville Branch Library

Coming up at your Cherryville Branch Library! LEGO Club – Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. Family Storytime – Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Teen Anime Club – Thursday, Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m. Little Monster March – Friday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. (downtown Cherryville) CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY – Saturday, Nov. 11, and Monday, Nov. 13 CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING – Thursday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Nov. 26 The Gaston County Public Library holds two staff training days every year, necessitating branches to close those days. We thought readers might be interested to know what a Staff Development Day looks like, what sort of training is offered, and how these days help us serve the public. The day always begins with a short welcome and introduction session, especially helpful with the many new GCPL staff members! It also helps us put names and faces together. Because our 10-branch system covers the entire county, we know fellow employees’ voices but often have no idea what they look like. We moved into the first presentation which included a segment by Linda

McConnell with the Gaston County Literacy Council. We learned that while 85 percent of the adults in our area are high school graduates or higher, the remaining 15 percent are considered functionally illiterate. This means that a person might have some basic skills in reading, writing, and math, but can’t use these skills well enough to make informed choices and fully participate in life. Low literacy levels mean more emergency room visits and less preventative care, problematic credit card behavior, lost earnings, and higher costs for social services. The GC Literacy Council offers basic adult education as well as GED prep, 1-on-1 tutoring, and English as a Second Language instruction. If you’d like to know more about the Literacy Council, please contact us at the library. Dwayne Burks, the founder of Gateway Gaston, and David George, owner of Belmont Behavioral C.C.E. were the main presenters of the day. They discussed the reality of poverty of Gaston County and how many people are just one crisis away from complete disaster. The simulation exercise staff participated in gave us a good idea of how random events can throw everything into chaos when you’re living on the edge. For example, you may have enough money to purchase your groceries every week. With random chance involved, though, your car may get a flat tire on the way to the store. You

don’t have a spare tire, so you need to have the car towed to a garage. There’s the money for the tow, the money the garage charges, and the cost of the new tire. Suddenly your budget is shot and you can no longer feed your family. Some participants got lucky and earned a bonus at work, thus easing their stress. Some weren’t lucky at all, having to pay extra for repairs, medical costs, and more. Some participants even drew “go to jail” cards – definitely impacting their ability to earn for their families. Participating in this exercise helped library staff develop more empathy for the public they serve. It was a good reminder that we never really know what someone is experiencing in their private life, and to always be welcoming when they walk through our doors. Of course, there are also some fun activities during the day. Staff was able to see the finished renovations at our Main Branch in Gastonia, watch an example of cooking done on the Charlie Cart (a mobile kitchen helping us increase food literacy), try to win at library trivia (GCPL history, Banned Books, and more), and hear a presentation about mental health and wellness from the County’s health coach. The biggest thing, of course, is that chance to spend time together getting to know each other, something that’s hard to do in our large system. We appreciate our patrons being patient and

Dwayne Burks, the founder of Gateway Gaston, was one of the main presenters of the GCL’s Staff Development Day. (photos provided)

David George, owner of Belmont Behavioral C.C.E., was another of the main presenters at GCL’s Staff Development Day. understanding during these two training days every year. For more information about all things library-related, you can call us at

(704) 769-8190, or stop by the branch at 605 E. Main Street. Our public service hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday,

and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday. And, as always…Keep reading and keep learning!

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TODAY’S QUOTE:

OPINION

Man is not free unless government is limited. –Ronald Reagan

Halloween stories: Real or not? You decide… stories The thing with from ascribing to HalCherloween the honor ryville’s of being any sort past. of a real, honest Like to goodness, bona many fide “holiday” of the is, to me, easily stories described in this we heard simple statement: from you either love it family or you hate it; you members either go all out on those for it, or you igcool nore it completely October and wish it would By Michael Powell michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com western simply be over Kentucky ASAP. nights, Cherryville’s quotient When I was a kid, our of spooky tales hinged on little bunch of western Keneither haunted creeks or tucky Powell’s vacillated “hainted” mills, or some between love and hate for such place as that. Hagans the holiday, depending on who REALLY wanted to “get even told of his own family having a witchy relative/ costumed up” and wander aunt who livened things the neighborhood, begging up by occasionally cursing for treats. someone or something. As for spooky stories, when it came to those – real Strangely, we had a couple of those types too; one I reor imagined – my family call was the (in)famous Bell were, as a rule, a rather Witch of Tennessee. stoic lot. For the most In my decade-plus of part, and only when the being the Eagle’s editor I occasion called for it, they have been fortunate to scan almost never worried about the old issues. Once I ran “boogeymen,” or “things across a ghost story about that go bump in the night.” My grandparents always had an old Confederate soldier’s bloody spectre stumbling a scary tale (or three) to tell upon two little girls on Inas Halloween drew closer. dian Creek, or some such It was their way of keeping as that, scaring them out of all of us little “ankle biters” a few good years of growth happy. In our family, as in (probably physically AND many today, the best “child mentally), and them living watching service” was ALto talk about it. Not sure if WAYS family! their families bought any Anyway, as I was lookof their tall tale about said ing back in a couple of old “haint,” but the newspaper Eagle issues to see what printed it back then as being scared the little tykes here REAL news. No editor’s note in Cherryville I happened saying otherwise for that day upon a 2002 editorial by and time; just plain, “unmy friend (and former Eagle adulterated” article writing! editor) Todd Hagans. In that Nowadays, you don’t October issue, he noted the have to go far in today’s 1972 October Centennial news to read or view horror issue of the Eagle (none stories. In today’s world, the of which we now have lunatics are running the asy(thanks to nine years’ worth lum! The spooky people are of bound volumes of old the ones we voted for; who Eagles magically disappearing!) which mentioned ghost run the show!

While my grandmothers were wonderful tellers of all things spooky, my granddad was a horse of a different color. Being a staunch Baptist preacher, he didn’t go in for what he called, “silly yarns about things that ain’t real!” For Pappaw, the only real ghost in this world that he cared to know about was the Holy Ghost, and when you felt Him come upon you, it was all about the righteous fire of the Lord, and that was all there was to it. Yep. A real solid Christian man. Except for that one time when he said he saw something that truly spooked him. He tried telling it to me and my cousins about three months before he got real sick from the diabetes complications that eventually killed him. We (us cousins) had already been out in my grandparents’ neighborhood trick or treating, like you did in the old days before it was to unsafe to do so and everybody started “Trunk and Treat” events. There were about six of us and we had scored some MAJOR sweets and it was time to divvy it up because that’s how we were; we shared with each other. “Pap” was feeling well enough to watch as we divided our loot. Everything was going well until he asked us how far we went near a certain old back road. When he asked that, Mammaw quit what she was doing and said softly, “Claude. Don’t.” That freaked us out well enough, but he smiled this weird smile, winked, and kept right on talking. We probably should have kept quiet, but we didn’t, and me, I blurted out, “Well, Pap, we went on past the old cemetery,

Life has certainly changed… I suppose and I have since I recently many good celebrated anmemories other birthday from that that I have been building, esrather nostalgic. pecially of my It seems the brother Doug word “nostalplaying basgic” means “… ketball there. longing for, or So many remembering, things have By Anne S. Haynes the past.” Now, changed to me that definition repin our society with the resents two very different “computer age” coming to meanings. Remembering my brain. The first school a past event is not necescomputer I saw was years sarily longing for it. Now, I ago while teaching in a had a good childhood, but neighboring county. Since I do not long to go back to teachers have to update it. Needless to say, I would their education on a regucertainly love to see my lar basis, I remember that family members I grew we had to take a certain up with who are now in number of computer heaven, but I have no declasses back then in order sire to be a child again. to familiarize ourselves I attended Tryon School with computers. It sounds for 12 years, and I loved rather odd to say such it dearly. I am a retired a thing these days since teacher now and have computers have become been working there as a such a vital part of our evsubstitute teacher. The eryday lives. only remaining building Watching my family from my school days at members grow up is also Tryon is the gymnasium, quite a change. My niece

and nephew that I watched grow up are both in the education field now with excellent jobs and have beautiful families. I am so very proud of them and try to let them know this when I can. I can’t honestly write these words about memories without mentioning my first husband, Dick, who has been in heaven for many years. He was a great man and husband, and I will never forget him. But God is so good. He gave me another marriage with Tommy who is also a great man and husband. I was discussing this with someone recently and remarked that some people have not been blessed with one good spouse, and I have been blessed with two. Life definitely does keep changing, but thankfully God stays the same. I am so grateful to Him every day and thankful for the life He has given me.

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right under the railroad bridge, past the old oak tree, and right on down that old road by that pond and that old burned-out house!” My cousins all laughed at my stupid, little kid humor. Until we looked at him. He wasn’t laughing. “Well, then. So… did you see him?” he queried. “Did we see who?” I asked. “Him,” said Pap. “My uncle. Henry.” By now, Mammaw was up, seriously clearing her throat, telling us to put our candy up because, since we were staying the night, it was past our bedtime. She looked at Pap and said, “They don’t need to hear that story. That’s too much; too scary.” Pap smiled wistfully, then nodded. He never finished his story, but I heard it later, long years after he died; an aunt told it to me.

It seems Pap (her dad) was walking home from work at the old Illinois Central rail yards one night, many October’s past, and had just reached that part of that old back road when he heard footsteps behind him, crunching the gravel. It was dark, she said he told them. She said he was so scared of what happened that night – what he saw and heard – and how it happened, he never forgot it. Ever. She said Pap swore to the day he died the person he thought he talked with that night, and who walked a bit with him, was his uncle, Henry, a former night watchman for the old ICRR. Seems Henry’s old job was walking that stretch of rail bed, watching for any hobos and vagrants trying to “ride the rails.” That was, until the night he was attacked and murdered by a couple of

miscreants, one of whom he shot during the attack. They got the one he wounded. He was hanged because of his crime, but the story goes they never caught the second thug. He just sort of vanished; no one knew where to or how. That all happened, my aunt said, almost 20 to 25 years before Pap supposedly saw his long-dead uncle on that same stretch of road on which we went trick or treating. Anyway, that was told to us as a true story. We never went back trick or treating there again. Too scary! Real or not? You decide… Enjoy your Halloween all y’all who like those kinds of things! Just watch out who’s walking beside or with you…

What if Hamas invaded America? What would happen if several thousand members of ISIS or a group similar to Glenn Mollette Hamas Guest Editorial invaded our Southern border? What if a group of 5,000 terrorists with semi-automatic weapons stormed our border? What would it look like? It might look like the southern border of Israel – horrific. We were totally caught off guard on Sept. 11, 2001. That was a horrific day for America and the world. The terrorist group who attacked us brought about much death and suffering for our nation. Israel, totally caught off guard, will forever be scarred by the recent surprise attack led by Hamas that resulted in the horrific slaughter of families. We must wake up in America. We do not have a secure border. Hundreds of thousands are coming every month into our nation. How many of these people are members of

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ISIS? How many of them are members of hate-filled terrorist groups? Their only mission is do whatever it takes to bring about mass casualties and to inflict as much pain and suffering as possible. They have proven to us that they will bide their time. They are patient. Hamas reportedly has been planning this attack on Israel for two years. How many people are already in the United States who are waiting for a command from someone to go into action? We must fortify our border and stop the siege of our nation. We must secure our border and allow only an orderly, legal entrance into our nation. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called Hamas, ISIS. We have seen what ISIS is all about. They want to cut people’s heads off and broadcast it on social media and world-wide television. They want to mutilate women and children and burn people alive. We must be committed in America to doing whatever it takes to keep our freedom. There is a satanic mentality in

the world that is like a slithering poisonous serpent waiting to strike our country just as Hamas has struck Israel. Any form of religious expression that binds or enslaves people is evil. There is nothing good about any religion that oppresses people. Jesus said, “And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.” (John 8:32) The true heart of God is love and freedom in Christ. It does not seek to bring about enslavement, torture, or pain. This is the work of Satan. There are innocent civilians in Gaza. Let’s hope that they find a way to escape. Let us pray that as few lives as possible are killed in this Israel, Gaza war. By the time you read this there may not be much of Gaza left as Israel will not play patty cake with Hamas. We pray for the innocent to escape and the hostages to survive and be freed. We must surely also pray for the success of Israel to root out and eliminate Hamas. The only cure for such evil is for it to be eliminated.

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As believers in the Lord, how will our faith move us? Louise heard her hus“Happy band shout, “Open the are people door! He’s got a gun.” who make Before she could p e a c e , open the door, the because man with the gun they will shoved Nathan inside, be called and pushed both him God’s chiland Louise against dren.” – the wall. “Don’t Matthew 5:9 It a l l REV. ZACK CHRISTY make me kill you!” started early Pastor – First United Meth- He shouted, shoving T u e s d a y odist Church of Cherryville the barrel of the gun into their faces. The morning, couple knew immeFeb. 21, 1984, when Louise Degrafin- diately that the intruder was ried’s husband Nathan got up one of the escaped inmates from bed in Mason, Tennes- whom they had heard about see, to let out the cat. “Cat,” on the radio. He was Riley, as they called him, stood who, with four other inmates, at the end of the porch and had escaped from Fort Pillow hissed. “What are you hiss- State Prison the previous Sating at Cat?” Nathan asked urday. as he squinted out into the Louise, a 73-year-old darkness. grandmother, stood her A big man stepped from ground. “Young man,” she around the corner of the said “I am a Christian lady. porch and pointed a shotgun I don’t believe in no vioat Nathan. “Lord, honey,” lence. Put that gun down and

you sit down. I don’t allow no violence here.” The man relaxed his grip on the shotgun. He looked at her for a moment and then laid his gun down on the couch. “Lady, I’m so hungry. I haven’t had nothing to eat for three days” he said. “Young man, you just sit down there and I’ll fix you breakfast. Nathan, go get this boy some dry socks.” With that Louise went to work. She fixed him eggs, bacon, toast, milk, and coffee. Then she got out her best cloth napkins and set her table. Louise said before they ate, she prayed for the intruder. “After breakfast, we sat there and I began to pray. Held his hand and kept patting him on the leg. He trembled all over, I said ‘Young man, I love you, and God loves you. God loves every one of us, especially you. Jesus died for you because

He loves you so much.’ About that time, we heard police cars coming down the road. ‘They gonna kill me when they get here,’ the intruder said. ‘No young man they aren’t going to hurt you. You done wrong, but God still loves you.’” Then Louise and Nathan took him by the arms helped him up, and took him out of the kitchen toward the door. “Let me do all the talking,” Louise said. The police got out of their cars, with their guns drawn. “Y’all put those guns away, I don’t allow no violence in my house. This young man wants to go back,” Louise shouted at the police. That same afternoon, two of the other prisoners who escaped, entered a suburban backyard where a couple were having a cookout. The husband went into his house to get a gun. The escapees

shot and killed him and took his wife hostage before they released her the next day. Was Louise scared? “No” she said, “Nathan said he was scared, but not me. I knew God was with me; that God had sent that young man to me for a reason. I knew God would lead me in the right direction.” Nathan and Louise were lifelong members of Mount Sinai Primitive Baptist Church. In this church there no doubt in my mind, they often sang the old hymn, “Are ye able.” “Are ye able to remember, when a thief lifts up his eyes, that a pardoned soul is worthy of a place in paradise. Lord, we are able. Our spirits are thine. Remold them, make us like thee, divine.” Louise continued to keep in touch with Riley as he served his prison sentence, and she even actively worked

for his release. At her funeral Riley sat with the family, and he even gave a eulogy speaking about the difference she made in his life. I first learned about Louise and Nathan in seminary. Their story is a pointed reminder that, as Christians, we are in the process of learning to see the world in a new and different way. We are forced to consider our actions and the impacts they have upon others. It isn’t enough for us to simply give lip service to our faith; faith demands action, faith must be lived. As we move through the month of October, how will your faith move you? Where do you see the difference your relationship to God is making in your life? What steps or actions can you take to better live out your faith?

Corn Maze Cherryville Area A family fun activity during the fall season is heading out to a pumpkin patch and walking through the corn mazes. At least it starts off entertaining until we keep running into dead ends. Fortunately, the guides are there to help if we ask them. Also, maps are placed throughout the DANYALE PATTERSON maze at checkpoints. Sometimes in life, we find ourselves hitting a brick wall, and we don’t know what to do. However, the Holy Spirit will lead us if we pray. ” Isaiah 30:21 (ESV) says, “And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.” In addition, the Bible is our roadmap. It’s the Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth. Psalm 119:105 (NLT) says, “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” Are We There Yet? Many of us have a certain amount of time that we want to complete a task, but when it takes longer than anticipated, we become discouraged. Even a corn maze can put a damper in our mood, if it drags on. However, there is a sense of accomplishment when we complete a challenging activity. Likewise, if we find that our dreams or plans aren’t coming to fruition as fast as we hoped, it’s not time to get upset and give up. It’s time to persevere and finish what we started!! Galatians 6:9 (NLT) says, “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessings if we don’t give up.” The Aerial View Our view of our circumstances is limited and usually linear. We can only guess or try to predict what’s around the next corner of our lives and if it will be the correct path. We tend to make a lot of mistakes. However, the Lord not only knows everything, but he sees it all, including the past, present, and future. Job 28:24 (NLT) says, ”For he looks throughout the whole earth and sees everything under the heavens.” Throughout the Bible, God’s lateral thinking and creative ability produce miracles and breakthroughs for people despite their shortcomings. Therefore, we can put our trust in an omnipotent, mighty God who loves us. PRAY THIS PRAYER: “Father God, you are amazing. I am in awe of who you are. I will praise and worship you with every breath in my being. Forgive me for trying to problem solve without your help. Sometimes I have hit dead ends which frustrated me. However, my hope is in you, because you promised to instruct, teach and direct my path. I trust you to counsel me. Each morning please help me to learn more about your love. I come to you in prayer, asking for your guidance. In Jesus’ name, I pray - Amen.” Danyale Patterson would love to connect with you! Scan the QR code to subscribe to a weekly uplifting podcast, or contact her at www.danyale.com to share a testimony, send a prayer request, or book her to speak.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

New Cherryville city attorney, Yansea H. Taylor, in her office’s legal library, looking up a bit of case information. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

A Taylor family photo from 2020. Shown are new Cherryville City Attorney Yansea H. Taylor and her husband, Alex, and their five children – Kaeden (19); Gabriella (12); Xander (10); Tucker (6); and Archer (5), and their dog, Roxie. (photo provided)

TAYLOR From Page 1 administration,” she noted, in a recent interview. “I started out practicing bankruptcy law because I came out of law school in 2011 in the middle of the financial crisis. It was the right thing for me at the time to be able to help those who were hurting in the community.” Those who wish to know more about her practice can go to her web page at www. taylorlawpllc.com, to get more information. As far as “making the rounds at her five offices, Taylor said, “It depends and varies from week to week. I am in Cherryville the most. I spend a lot of time in Lincolnton, too. Cherryville and Lincolnton are our newest offices. I am only able to do what I do because I have an amazing, supportive team.”

For future clients, she said the best way to contact her is as follows, “Our phone number or the ‘contact us’ page on our website. We offer free consultations for estate planning.” Regarding being the new Cherryville City Attorney, she said, “For City Attorney, I am honored to serve the citizens of Cherryville and to be a part of such a fantastic city. Being in Cherryville feels like being at home for me. A community where people care about each other and the future of their City. The kind of place where life blossoms.” According to Mrs. Taylor’s web site, aptly titled, “A Gaston County Attorney on Your Side,” it is noted, “At Taylor Law, PLLC, our lawyers are always invested in our clients’ needs. We work hard to produce favorable results, no matter your situation. Our firm offers com-

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passionate advocacy, respect, communication, and cost-effective representation when you need it the most. Your case is always given the attention that it deserves. Our Gaston County attorneys have the experience you need.” Taylor also believes in providing what she termed, “…Big city experience,” coupled with “small town service in Gaston County.” Reiterating what is currently on her web site, Mrs. Taylor noted in a recent interview, she “… grew up on a small farm” where she said she “quickly learned the value of hard work,” a lesson she noted has served her well throughout her life and career. After graduating Summers County High School in West Virginia, Mrs. Taylor noted she graduated cum laude with high honors from Concord University (Athens, NC) and in the top quartile of students from Charlotte School of Law. She and her husband, Alex, and their five children Kaeden (19); Gabriella (12); Xander (10); Tucker (6); and Archer (5), love it in North Carolina. In her web site informa-

tion, it is noted that, “After attending law school in North Carolina, (she) fell in love with the state and decided to make it her home. Yansea also noted she has worked in the Federal Government and in private practice with attorneys in Charlotte. She is licensed to practice law in the following jurisdictions: North Carolina; and Federal Court in the Western District of North Carolina. She is a member of Phi Alpha Delta, a legal fraternity that’s mission is service to the legal profession and the community, and is a member of the following: the Gaston County Bar; the North Carolina State Bar Association; and the Alliance for Children and Youth Communities in Schools of Gaston County (past president). In her free time, she enjoys volunteering, most recently volunteering in Charlotte for Ask-A-Lawyer

Ana Faithe Allen (Legal Assistant); Monica Meredith (Real Estate paralegal); and Katelynn Swiger (Manager of Operations and Certified paralegal). A personal quote of excellence Mrs. Taylor would like to be remembered and ascribed to her office is this, “We practice the Golden Rule, which results in our practice being one of integrity and honesty.” Mrs. Taylor said she is looking forward to working with the city of Cherryville staff and council. If you need to reach her, she said potential clients can do so by contacting her at yansea@ taylorlawpllc.com, or visiting her web site at www.taylorlawpllc.com.

Day at the public library. She also enjoys riding horses and spending time with her family. As per her web site, her background has given her a strong work ethic and desire to help people. Growing up in a small town and choosing to live in one now, it noted Mrs. Taylor “…appreciates the simple things in life, such as quality customer service. This is something that is often missing in today’s fast-paced society.” Said Yansea of her parents, “My mother’s name is Kamera Hutchens. My father’s name, who was at the recent city council meeting, is Fields C. Hutchens, Jr.” As for any original documents that Palmer Huffstetler had in the office when she took over, Taylor said they will stay in the office. “Palmer wrapped up all of his matters,” said Yansea. Working with Yansea in the Cherryville office is

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CHS Ironmen grid squad gets OT win against TJCA Second 1A/2A conference win in as many weeks by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Friday the 13th, normally a scary date in history, turned out to be a good day for the CHS Ironmen, as they won 22-21 in OT last week at Rudisill Stadium against the visiting Gryphons of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy. It was not only their second win in as many weeks, it was also their second conference win in that same number of weeks! The team is now 2-6 overall; 2-2 in SPC 1A/2A play. In first quarter action, the Ironmen went down the field, eventually scoring their first TD of the night on a 22-yard strike from Josh Ward to Andron Patterson, who took it in with 8:32 on the clock. Marlon Gomez’s PAT was good and the Ironmen were up 7-0. While the Gryphons, who were a tough opponent all night, came back with a TD of their own, they couldn’t get the PAT, so the game was 7-6, Ironmen, going into the second quarter. In the beginning of the second quarter Ward had two of his passes intercepted. The Gryphons kept up the pressure and with just 52.8 on the clock, they made a 65-yard TD and got the two-point conversion, making it 7-14, TJCA. Going into the half, CHS players QB Josh Ward carried the ball 7 times for 61 yards; Shamyr Moss carried the ball twice for 11 yards; and Rayshawn Sewell carried the ball twice for 22 yards. Patterson had 22 yards in the first half and Weston Bowers carried the ball for five yards in that first half as well.

Getting some blocking from his O-line men, QB Josh Ward, of the Ironmen, looks downfield to find a receiver. In third quarter action, Ward handed off to Moss (4 yards; 8 yard carries respectively) and Bowers (2 yards; 11 yards respectively), then hit his “go-to” receiver, Sewell, who took a 4-yard pass in for a TD with 4:04 on the clock. With Gomez’s PAT good, the game was tied 14-14. WCBL radio announcer, and PA man for the Ironmen in other sports events, Mr. Danny Eaker, was heard on the radio, saying the Ironmen “…needed to get a turnaround in this game,” when, in the fourth quarter, that very thing happened as CHS Ironmen freshman linebacker Landry Pruitt recovered a Gryphons fumble to get the ball back for the Ironmen. Then the Ironmen recovered another TJCA fumble, driving the ball down the field to try for another TD. However, such wasn’t in the cards for the CHS men as a Ward pass was intercepted as the clock ran out. The game then went into overtime. The Gryphons scored first in OT and their PAT was

good, making it 21-14, TJCA. The Ironmen answered back on a Ward to Patterson play, with Andron getting the TD, tying the game again at 21-all. After a time out was called, the CHS men lined up, with big senior tight end, Hunter Jackson (#10) out on the wing. Ward and crew went for the two-point conversion attempt and Ward found the 6-foot, 4-inch Jackson, in the end zone, outreaching his defender, and like a play from the NFL professional playbook, he reeled in the pigskin, to score the two-point PAT for the Ironmen! The game ended with the Ironmen at 22; the Gryphons at 21. It was the first time CHS has beaten TJCA in the past 10 games they’ve played each other, according to one individual who asked not to be named. That person also noted the Gryphons had “… won nine out of 10 previous games against the Ironmen,” but this year was the Ironmen’s year to win. CHS had 131 yards on the ground in this win; 208 yards

Two men in an impressive Ironmen backfield, Shamyr Moss and Weston Bowers. These two can really rack up the yards when there are “full on!”

A group shot of the Ironmen football seniors at last Friday night’s Senior Night at Rudisill Stadium. In no particular order are the 10 2024 CHS Ironmen football seniors: Josh Ward (#1); Christian Stepp (#8); Hunter Jackson (#10); Marlon Gomez (#25); Shamyr Moss (#34); Justin Houser (#54); Cameron Lee (#56); Tyler Foley (#70); Caleb Hovis (#78); and Noah Hollingsworth (#89). The men were escorted onto the field by the parents and family members. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Ironman Shamyr Moss carries the ball as he pushes through the Gryphons defensive line at last Friday night’s game at Rudisill Stadium. through the air, for a total of 339 yards. They had 17 first downs in the game. Moss carried the ball a total of 5 times for 23 total yards in the game; Ward carried the ball 20 times for a game total of 69 yards; Bowers carried the ball five times for a total of 17 yards in the game; and Sewell carried the

ball three times for 2 yards. The numbers for Sewell in the air, however, were much different as he caught five passes for a total of 61 yards; Andron Patterson caught three passes for a total of 56 yards; and Hunter Jackson caught two passes for a total of 33 yards. Next up for the Ironmen

is another home game on Friday, Oct 20, this time against conference foe, Burns. The Ironmen’s last regular season game is a Friday, Oct. 27, away game at Bessemer City against cross-county rivals, the Yellow Jackets. (Additional info and stats by Susan L. Powell, and Danny Eaker.)

The ball is snapped to QB Josh ward of the Ironmen, who has his pick of potent weapons in his backfield arsenal: Rayshawn Sewell, Shamyr Moss, or Weston Bowers.

CHS quarterback Josh Ward pitches the ball to Rayshawn Sewell who will take the ball on multi-yard journey down field into Gryphon territory.

Ironman Rayshawn Sewell (#2) has the ball and is all set to scamper down to the TJCA end of the field at last Friday night’s game.

CHS QB Josh Ward has called his own number and takes off to gain some much-needed yardage during the Friday 13th game against visiting Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy.

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APPLIANCES FOR SALE Electric Stove and 2 Dryers for sale. 704-418-0990. BLACKHAWK LEFT HANDED HOLSTER $35. I have Blackhawk left handed Sherpa level 2 sportster holster ﬁts colt 1911 or anything like it with or without a rail. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net OLD SCHOOL 5GAL FUEL JUGS $10 each. I have several 5 gallon fuel containers (plastic old school ﬁll necks). Can send pictures by phone (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net INFRARED AMISH HEATER $65. Like new, used very little. Heats real good, or best offer. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net

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TWO TAURUS PISTOLS, Model G2 - $450 and Models G3 - $500. Must show ID to purchase. 828310-6151. 14X24 BUILDING FOR SALE Has to be moved. 704-692-0123. NEW FALLSTON SHIRTS AND T-SHIRTS. See pics of new shirts now available NC4Ever@USA. com 2 BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE. Cleveland Memorial Park, lot C-18, Section 8 at the Bell tower. $2,500 for both. (704) 472-2854 RUGER 17 HMR RIFFLE. Call 828-447-5579. MOTOR MANUAL, 1978 $35. 1978 motor manual all US makes. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net 1999 DODGE 1500. I have 1999 Dodge pickup, been wrecked, has some good body parts, has good 360 engine. Doors have been sold. (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-9800853, 704-476-9383.

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FREE TO GOOD HOME. 2 male black & tan German Shephard mix brothers. Come as a pair. Neutered. 704-300-7538 or (704) 466-8324

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12-11; 7-5 CHS Lady Ironmen varsity spikers have a great week Playoffs began Monday, Oct. 16, with the CHS ladies at East Gaston It was a big week for Coach Leigh Kiser’s team, which finished off the week winning all three of its matches. On Monday, Oct. 9, Ashbrook came to Nixon Gym for the final non-conference matchup of the season. The Lady Ironmen made quick work of the Lady Green Wave, winning 3-0, by scores of 2512, 25-14, and 25-16. Said Kiser, “It was a great game for us, since it was a big week of games, and we got to rest our starters.” For CHS, Emily Allen had 8 kills; Lexi McSwain, 5 aces; Taylor Digh, 10 digs; and Krista Davis, 4 serve aces. Tuesday (Oct. 10) was the regular season and Senior Night recognition for the ladies as they hosted Thomas Jefferson’s Lady Gryphons. The ladies won their second match of the week 3-1, by scores of 25-19 (CHS), 25-15 (CHS), 32-30 (TJCA), and 25-21 (CHS). Coach Kiser said, “TJ put up a hard fight,” adding she was “…really glad the seniors went out with a win.” Leaders were Railey Gidney, with 6 kills; Taylor Digh, with 11 digs; Kate Mulvey, who had 8 kills and 8 digs; Lexi McSwain, with 8 aces; and Emily Allen, with 10 kills and 9 digs. Honored during pregame festivities were seniors Laila Davis, Taylor Digh, Briley Wright, and Ceniya Powell. Kiser said she has been with this group since middle school and it’s a special class to her. Thursday, Oct. 12, was the first round of the conference tournament and the Lady Ironmen played host to Shelby. “The Lady Golden Lions gave us all we could handle,” said Coach Kiser, “but thankfully we were able to pull out the win and advance.” Scores

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At Senior Night last week at Nixon Gym – The CHS Lady Ironmen senior spikers, with their coach, Leigh Kiser (left), are (L-R): Taylor Digh, Ceniya Powell, Briley Wright, and Laila Davis. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

CHS Lady Ironmen libero Taylor Digh in action last week, serving the ball to the Lady Gryphons of TJCA.

Lady Ironman Krista Davis is airborne and getting ready to “deliver the mail” as she serves the ball to the visiting Lady Gryphons of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy. and Taylor Digh had 5 aces and 8 digs. Krista Davis also played great defense with 9 digs. With the win, the Lady Ironmen advanced Monday, Oct. 16, to the second round, at East Gaston. The JV ladies wrapped up season play with a pair of loses. Against Ashbrook, they fell

2-1 in a close match, by scores of 25-23 (AHS), 25-23 (CHS), and 15-10 (AHS). Camryn Shirley had 10 aces in the loss. TJCA also handed the junior Lady Ironmen a 2-0 loss at Nixon Gym by scores 25-6 and 25-17. Landry Beam, with

3 digs, led the defensive effort. The 7 wins on the season, is the most for the JV squad in many years, said Coach Kiser. Kiser said that the team will continue play in the conference tournament and then wait to see if they make the state playoff

field at the end of next week. Varsity record: 12-11 overall; 7-5 in SPC 1A/2A play. For the JV’s, their season ends at 7-15. (Additional information and stats by Brian Kiser.)

CARS & TRUCKS

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USED MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE. (1) 3 bedroom, 2 bath 14x70. (2) 2 bedroom, 2 bath 14x70. All need repairs. Call for info. (704) 482-7086

2 BEDROOM HOUSE OR TRAILER. We (couple) have 2 small dogs that are well behaved. Looking for $800-$1000 month. Call (704) 313-3352

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PETS & LIVESTOCK BOXER PUPPIES FOR SALE. 2 Brendle males-10 weeks old. CKC. registered. Shots and worming up-to-date, $150/ea. 704-466-3135. FALL INTO THESE SAVINGS!!!! 3 male Parti Yorkies. These are not ofﬁcial toy size boys, but they are very small. We have reduced the price of these handsome guys to $1,500 each. Normally well over $2,500. CKC registered, Vet veriﬁed, ready for their for ever home end of October. Accepting down payments now. Come visit and see for yourself, caution though, they will steal your heart. (704) 473-7042 rvcollins70@gmail.com BOXER/PIT PUPPIES. 2/M 3/F. 8wks old. First shots/worming Location, Shelby ready to go $125 brindle color (704) 477-3900 wbmanning33@gmail.com

CHS spiker Emily Allen setting up a shot for one of her Lady Ironmen teammates at last week’s match against the visiting TJCA Lady Gryphons.

were 25-11 (CHS), 25-22 (SHS), 25-16 (CHS), and 25-20 (CHS) for a 3-1 victory. In the win, Emily Allen had 13 assists, 15 kills, and 11 digs; Lexi McSwain was big again at the service line with 8 aces; Carson Reed and Railey Gidney chipped in 5 kills each

1989 FORD F-350 DIESEL. 7-3 Engine. Was running when parked 2-21/2 years ago. Sold as is $950. Call 7am-8pm. (704) 466-2810 1995 GMC SONOMA Extended cab. 4.3 liter, 6 cyl., 2WD, 193,000 miles, well maintained, runs great. No accidents. Has hitch. $3500. OBO. 815-2524753.

2020 FORD MUSTANG 5.0 GT, 10-spd., auto., 5,000 miles, mint condition, kona blue, $39,500. Under warranty. (704) 6005491

1988 GMC BOX TRUCK. Engine 336, 5 Speed, New Clutch, Pressure Plate. $4000. Call between 7am-8pm. (704) 466-2810 1988 GMC PARTS TRUCK. 350 Engine, 5 speed. $4000. No Dump. Call 7am-8pm. (704) 4662810 2023 CADILLAC CT4 DTS. 147,000 miles, 2 owner, clear title. Getting serviced at Marshall Peace’s Shop right now. Gun metal grey, leather interior. $4800 obo. (704) 418-7154

2008 FORD F-150 White, Automatic. 6 cylinder, 8 Ft. Bed, A/C, Tilt, Cruise, Aux. Power, 139,000 miles, $6800, (704) 472-8545

2023 KINGS ROAD, SHELBY, NC. House, 4 bedroom, 3 bathrooms. Rent $1575, Deposit $1575, App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

RENOVATED 1 BED APT -WORK- FROM - HOME . Newly renovated 1 bedroom apartment. Near Banoak School. Water, 1 car parking, trash and parking included. Efﬁcient mini split system for heat and air. Washer and Dryer included. Spectrum internet available- fast! Work from home and save money and time. Pets considered on a case-by-case basis. Only serious inquires need call. Application will be required. Vale, NC 28168 (828) 2284016

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CAMPERS GREAT PYREDANE LGD PUPPIES Puppies from loyal, hardworking livestock guardian dogs. Would also make a great family pet. Lovable with other pets and kids. Great Dane/Pyrenees mix. 9 males 4 females all black and white. Wormed and vet checked. Available October 15th in Lawndale area. Both parents on site. Call/text (720) 737-9100 tamaralanderson2013@gmail.com DOG KENNELS 5X10, 10X10, 10X20. Dog Houses, Tops for Kennels. “Delivery & Setup Available” J Johnson Sales 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

1995 FORD F150. 1 owner, 4-9 engine, 93,400 miles. $4800. Call 7am-8pm. (704) 466-2810 2005 DODGE RAM 2500 Cummings Diesel, Laramie Heavy Duty, 187,000 miles, 5th wheel, Attachable in very good condition. $17,000 ﬁrm, Husky 5th wheel $500 Firm. See by appointment only. (828) 4291600

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

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

CONTURNIX QUAIL $5. Quail Chicks $3 ea. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Bob Whites $8.00. Hatching Eggs. Guineas $10. (704) 476-9943 jw28178@gmail.com AKC GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES. Hobbsville, NC. Born 08/31/23 and ready to go home on 10/29/23. Will come with AKC papers, ﬁrst puppy shots, and deworming. $900. Contact Nicole at (252) 5066703 for more info. (252) 3375981 nandtward2020@gmail. com

2014 CAMPER, 29 FT. 2 slide outs. $12,000. Call 7am-8pm. (704) 466-2810

1996 DODGE RAM VAN. Sterling Series Conversion Van 179,731 miles Motor good, Interior good, Needs electrical work. $1900. (704) 482-4771 2011 FORD FUSION SE with sunroof, aluminum wheels, $2750. 2001 Ranger Sport, extended cab, V6, automatic, $700. 828-287-3820.

SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND. 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, 803718-2659.

1321 S. LAFAYETTE STREET. Apt. C, Shelby, NC 1 bedroom, 1bathroom. Rent $575, Deposit $575. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180 MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE HAS 1 BEDROOM HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications now. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC (704) 482-7723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@RPMMANAGED.COM

135-14 WIGGINS LANE, Kings Mountain, NC. Newer Single wide, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom. Rent $1375, deposit $1375, App Fee $25 per adult. 704-2144180. 804 S. WASHINGTON STREET. Shelby, NC. House, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $1050, Deposit $1050, app Fee $25 per adult, 704-214-4180 STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT. 803 S. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC. 80 to 320 sq.ft per unit, starting at $100. 704-214-4180.

OLD FARM WITH 21.92 ACRES. 1656 Cherryville Road, Cherryville, NC. Located on RT 150 between Waco and Shelby. Historic homestead with commercial opportunity. Privately situated old farmhouse has 3Bd/2Bth on 21.92 acres. Has dysfunctional plumbing and septic, but a functional spring. Can be connected to city lines. Electrical is outdated. Has a large workshop on concrete slab, small inground cellar, picnic shelter,and barn. An old trailer with fenced in gravel lot is at the road. Fruit trees, a creek, pond site, gated entrance, and mature timber round out the farm. $185,000 or best offer. Contact Timber Hills Development at thdv101@ zohomail.com or call 804-2641400. Timber Hills Development 1245 Mall Drive, North Chesterﬁeld, VA 23235 Cherryville, NC 28021 (804) 2641400 thdv101@zohomail.com

COUNTRY FARMHOUSE FOR RENT 214 E. Double Shoals Rd. COMPLETELY RENOVATED. 3 Bedrooms & 2 Baths. Large lot with garden spot, fenced backyard, Hardwood ﬂoors, screened porch, central air/heat, Appliances, Storage Bldg & Workshop. No Smoking or Pets. $1500 month. Call 704-487-5480.

1040 CASAR BELWOOD ROAD. Casar, NC. Singlewide, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $975, Deposit $975 App Fee, $25 per adult. 704-214-4180. 1147 MITCHELL ST, SHELBY, NC. 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, rent $1275, Deposit $1275, App Fee $25 per adult. 704-2144180. 135-127 WIGGINS LANE. Kings Mountain, NC. Singlewide. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. Rent $1375. Deposit $1375 App Fee $25 per adult. 704-412-4180. 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. MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. Nice 2BR, 2BA at Old Post Rd in Cherryville. Refrigerator & Stove furnished. $875/mth, $500 deposit. 704-473-5744.

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

GASTON COUNTY FOR RENT. 916 Mountain Crest Dr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. 2 Bed., 1 Bath home located in Kings Mountain, NC. It is approximately 720 square feet and comes with the stove and refrigerator. (704) 5548861 frontdesk@kluttspropertymanagement.com

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 3 BEDROOM HOUSE FOREST CITY. $1200 plus deposit. Recently renovated, quiet street, heat pump. Call 828458-7403 (828) 458-7403 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $700 per month. 828-382-0475.

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