Cherryville’s Who-Ville; Christmas Parade back on the agenda for 2022
City; Chamber staff say they’ve “…put together one big holiday season!”
by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.infoCherryville Chamber of Commerce Director Mary Beth Tackett said recently this Christmas season is shaping up to be a good one. She and the folks at the City and the Chamber want everyone to “…celebrate the holidays together!”
She also noted that sponsorship opportunities are now available.
“The Christmas season is upon us!” she said, adding, “We’ve put together one big holiday season and we will have the ‘Christmas on Main Street/Who-Ville’ on Friday, Dec. 2, from 5 until 10 p.m., at the Mini-Park in Downtown Cherryville, located at 219 East Main Street.”
She continued, “Once again, we’ll uniquely celebrate the holidays with the
theme of Dr. Seuss’ ‘WhoVille’, as we will transform our Main Street and Downtown area into a scene straight out of the holiday classic ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’!”
And – said Mrs. Tackett – it gets even better as on Saturday, Dec.10, starting at 10:30 a.m., “We’ll have another exciting Christmas Parade! Once again, it’ll be one of the biggest parades in the region with floats, bands, beauty queens, Shriners, and of course, Santa Claus, and more! The Cherryville Christmas Parade; complete with a special Grand Marshal chosen for this year, celebrates another successful holiday season for Downtown Cherryville.”
Tackett noted “…these celebrations of community and holiday spirit are expensive promotions. The City of Cherryville and the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce underwrite most of the expenses associated with these events, but additional funds are needed.”
See WHO-VILLE, Page 6
While it wasn’t quite the “Red Wave” the GOP hoped for nationally in the Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 midtern elections, and though some seats have still to be decided, Gaston County’s GOP did very well at the polls last week.
According to the as-yet-unofficial results posSee RED WAVE, Page 2
Cherryville honors all who served at Veterans Day ceremony
Parade scheduled for Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 canceled due to weather; moved to Post 100 building by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
There was to be a Veterans Day Parade, on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, but nature had other ideas, as a late in the season hurricane – named Nicole (later a tropical storm) – caused rain showers to be forecast, effectively curtailing what would have been a great Veterans Day Parade.
Nevertheless, honoring those who served still came to fruition on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 at 10:30 a.m., as many Cherryville veterans and their family members and caregivers, along with members of the Post 100 Ladies Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion, met at the Post 100 American Legion Building to pay honor and tribute to those who served this great coun-
try, protecting her from all enemies, both foreign and domestic, many of whom gave their lives to that end.
The parade was to have begun with all veterans meeting in parking lot between City Hall and the old BB&T bank building at 9:45 a.m., then ending at the Mini-Park, with the keynote speaker being the Rev. Dr. Billy Lowe, pastor of Cherryville’s First Presbyterian Church, himself
an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War.
In addition to Rev. Lowe, Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam, III spoke, reading aloud from a proclamation supporting “Operation Green Light” which he then presented to Post 100 Commander Mike Robinson.
Guest speaker the Rev. Dr. Billy Lowe, pastor of Cherryville’s First Presbyterian Church, and an Air Force veteran of the Viet-
nam War, spoke about how emotional Veterans Day is for him.
“We are grateful for your patriotic service,” said Dr. Lowe to the gathered veterans. “Just 50 years ago this day I was making preparations to leave for Vietnam. You all deserve big pats on the back for what you did!”
The Rev. Dr. Lowe then talked about loving to teach others and noted one of his
remains.
by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.infoAccording to a recent media release from Gaston County Police, on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 at about 11:30 a.m., officers from their department responded to the area of Aderholdt Road, and Gaston-Webb Chapel Road, near Cherryville, after a hunter reported finding human
Sergeant Josh Hamlin, of the GCPD’s Criminal Investigations Unity noted in the release that GCPD Crime Scene detectives and the Medical Examiner’s Office “…are currently processing the scene.”
He continued, “No identification of the remains has been made at this time. The investigation is ongoing and anyone who may have any information, should contact the Gaston County Police Department at (704) 866-3320 or call 911.”
Event to feature Arts and Crafts vendors and local merchants
Downtown Cherryville will host their second Main Street Holiday Market and Small Business Weekend on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“We’ll have vendors selling all sorts of handcrafted gifts for Christmas,” said David Day, Cherryville’s
Downtown Director.
“And, our Main Street merchants are participating and offering specials,” explained Day. “So, we’re also billing the event as Small Business Weekend” which is a national event.
To add to the festivities, Day said there will be baked goods, coffee, tea, and cider for sale. Local food trucks will participate as well.
“We think we’ll have a
great atmosphere for our guests,” said Day. “As always, we’ll have our Main Street decked out in Christmas decorations.”
The vendors will be set up at the Cherryville mini park and in front of the Main Street/Chamber office on Main Street.
Adding to the atmosphere, the nearby and newly renovated Heritage Park will be open and decorated for Christmas.
Featuring restored historic buildings from the turn of the last century, the park showcases Cherryville’s rich heritage.
Vendors wishing to participate should contact Mary Beth Tackett or David Day at the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce, by calling (704) 435- 3451. More information will also be on the cityofcherryville. com and Cherryville Main Street Facebook page.
OBITUARIES
vineyard that he and his wife started in 2012, “Fiddler’s Vineyard.” Mark was also an entertainer and loved to make others laugh. You were guaranteed to leave his presence with a smile on your face.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Brad Crowder.
Mark Crowder
CHERRYVILLE –
Mark Richard Crowder, 67, of Cherryville, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was born Dec. 4, 1954, in Hill County, Texas, to the late Jack Melvin and Mary Huffman Crowder. Mark had a passion for music and was a talented fiddle player.
He incorporated that love into the name of his
Survivors include his wife, Sherry Lynn Moore Crowder; daughter, Jamie Lynn Heisler; granddaughter, Adalyn Averie Speagle; brothers and sisters-in-law, Craig Crowder, Kirk and Kathy Crowder, and Patricia Crowder.
In keeping with Mark’s wishes, the family will celebrate his life at a later date at Fiddler’s Vineyard.
Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com.
Carpenter – Porter Funeral and Cremation Services
■ POLICE
ARRESTS
11-4: Michael Rubin Droz, 18, 415 N. Mountain St., Cherryville; misdemeanor false report to CPD station. Released on a written promise.
11-6: Larry Dean Davis, 50, 317 E Sixth St., Cherryville, was arrested at Eastway Dr. and Dogwood Ln., Gastonia, by GCPD officers on one count of an OFA (contempt of court/perjury/court violation).
11-7: Jonathan Scott Strickland, 28, 2114 Blueprint Ct., Crouse, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, by GCSO deputies on two (2) counts of a warrant from another agency.
11-9: Lathen Nathaniel Adams, 34, 604 E. Church St., Cherryville, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Way, Gastonia, by GCSO deputies on one count of an OFA (contempt of court/perjury/ court violation).
RED WAVE
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ted by the Gaston County Board of Elections, out of a total of 155,114 registered voters, 73,295, or 47.25 percent of those registered voters, went to the polls to make their wishes clear and their votes count. One-hundred percent, or 46 of the 46 precincts, were counted.
INCIDENTS
11-3: Cherryville school reports a call for service because of “found property” (rope) on school property. Case is active and under further investigation.
11-4: CPD officer reports a false report made to the CPD office by listed suspect who provided a false report to their agency. Closed/cleared by arrest.
11-6: CPD officer reports call for service for deceased listed victim/subject at victim/subject’s Cherryville address. Closed/cleared by other means.
11-8: GCPD officers report exceptionally closing/ clearing by arrest a larceny/ other incident at 313 Ridge Ave., Cherryville.
WRECKS
11-3: A vehicle driven by Charles Lattimore, 68, 209 Brown St., Cherryville, made contact with a vehicle owned by Richard Trent Beam, 1003 Rocky Ridge Dr., Cherryville, as Mr. Beam was loading his vehicle on the driver’s side.
Both vehicles were on E. Main Street. The Beam vehicle was struck on the back driver side door. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Lattimore vehicle: $2,000; to the Beam vehicle: $2,500.
11-4: Debra Lea Scronce, 54, 3211 June Bug Rd., Vale, and a vehicle driven by Flozell Russell, Jr., 44, 207 Putnam St., Cherryville, were both going west on Church St., when the Russell vehicle stopped to make a left turn. The Scronce vehicle was failed to reduce speed and collided with the Russell vehicle. No injuries reported. Est. damages to both vehicles: $1,200 per vehicle. Ms. Scronce was cited for failure to reduce speed.
11-4: A vehicle driven by Javier Gaspar Gaspar, 34, 4887 Halfmoon Trl., Crouse, pulled out of the Bojangles parking lot and was then impacted by a vehicle driven by Gina White Shelton, 48, 839 Cabaniss Dr., Shelby. Her vehicle was then impacted in the rear by a vehicle driven by Yolanda Yvette Alex-
ander, 52, 221 S. South St., Apt. 2, Gastonia. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Gaspar vehicle: $1,000; to the Shelton vehicle: $3,000; and to the Alexander vehicle: $1,500.
11-5: A vehicle driven by April Dawn Wilson, 31, 171 Trent McSwain Rd., Shelby, backed up, while on Church St., and collided with a vehicle driven by Hailey Madison Harris, 24, 1102 Sunset Rd., Cherryville. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Wilson vehicle: $100; to the Harris vehicle: $800.
11-5: A vehicle driven by Jesse Rivera, 58, 911 Landers Chapel Rd., Lincolnton, and a vehicle driven by Amy Messer Bottoms, 78, 111 Sussex St., Cherryville, collided in the parking lot of Walmart (Row 8). Ms. Bottoms was going down said row when Mr. Rivera was backing out of the parking space when the collision occurred. No injuries reported, and none to minor damage done to both vehicles.
GASTONIA – During the season of giving, United Way of Gaston County is reminding members of the Gaston County community to consider making a difference by supporting an aging adult in need.
This holiday season, the United Way is accepting Senior Christmas Wish applications for local senior citizens. The program allows senior citizens, ages 60 and above, to submit a request for a want, need, or read. Over the last several years, the requests have ranged from a blanket to everyday toiletries and pantry items.
“It is during the holiday season that people often reflect on the items they do not have”, Andrea Stephens, United Way President said. “The United Way’s mission to unite our community to help and care for one another is evident through the Senior Christmas Wish program”. Stephens continued, “it is through community support and the organization of the United Way staff and volunteers that we seek to bring joy to the lives of senior citizens in the most need.”
Senior citizens who would like to request a gift, please contact the United Way office at (704) 864-4554.
The application can also
be found on the United Way of Gaston County’s website, unitedwaygaston.org.
“No matter how you choose to give, showing support from your heart and being involved in a community that seeks to help and care for people in need is the path forward in strengthening a better community.”
Ways to support the 2022 United Way Senior Christmas Wish program include, but aren’t limited to, the following:
● Collect items (comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, books, etc.) for senior citizens at your workplace from Nov. 1 until Nov. 30;
● Volunteer at the United Way of Gaston County office to sort and package gifts;
● Make a donation of any amount. Make funds payable to the United Way of Gaston County, indicate Senior Christmas Wish program, mail to 200 East Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC, 28052.
For additional information contact Andrea Stephens, President, United Way of Gaston County, or email her at astephens@unitedwaygaston.org. To call her, do so at (704) 864-4554, ext. 106.
In the race for U.S. Senate, Republican Ted Budd defeated Democrat Cheri Beasley by getting 63.08 percent (46,081) of the votes. Rep. Patrick McHenry (RU.S. House of Representatives, Dist. 10) received 81 percent of the votes, or 7,680 cast in the county, to defeat Democrat Pam Genant.
Running unopposed, Republican Rep. Kelly Hastings (NC House of Representatives, Dist. 110), received 100 percent of the votes in Gaston County, or 11,612 votes.
Of his win, Rep. Kelly Hastings, said, “I am extremely pleased that I will be able to continue to strive to be a servant leader. I am grateful that the people decided to hire me again to represent them in the General Assembly of North Carolina.”
Others running unopposed with Cherryville ties and connections are former Cherryville Police Chief Chad Hawkins, who ran unopposed for Gaston County Sheriff. Hawkins received 52,724 votes, or 100 percent of the votes.
Said Hawkins, “We’re excited about the election and the primary and are equally excited about the turnout!”
Gaston County District Attorney Travis Page, who has Cherryville roots, also received 100 percent of the votes, or 52,760 votes, for re-election to his office.
Page, who said it was his first time campaigning, noted, “The turnout has been tremendous in comparison to other elections. The voters are very motivated and engaged and I find are walking in to the polls with a sense of purpose and overwhelmingly have their minds made up.”
Republican Cathy Mabry Cloninger, who ran unopposed for the Dallas Township Gaston Board of Commissioner’s seat (formerly held by Tracy Philbeck), received 52,711, or 100 percent of the votes cast.
At the First Presbyterian Church in Cherryville, Mrs. Cloninger was taking a minute to hand out information for prospective voters. She said, “I think it’s good to see citizens coming out to exercise their right to vote.”
Republican Ted Alexander, who ran unopposed for the NC State Senate, Dist. 44, received 4,587 votes (or
100 percent) of the votes cast in Gaston County.
At Precinct 36, Cherryville #2 (Cherryville’s Second Baptist Church), Chief Judge Mark Moss said the turnout was “steady” since voting began that Tuesday
morning. They had, said Mr. Moss, 379 vote as of 11 a.m. Later, around 5:30 p.m., Moss noted their numbers had risen to “over 900” voting, adding that “…over 15 percent, or over 400 people (of the precinct), voted early.”
Chief Judge Becky Wood, at Cherryville #35/#1, at the Community Building, said their turnout was also very good.
“We had 206 vote as of 11:30 a.m.,” she said. That number later, around 4:45 p.m., had increased to 433, with Ms. Wood adding the stream of voters has “…been busy and steady all day.”
At Cherryville’s First Presbyterian Church, listed as Cherryville #37/#3, Chief Judge Chip Childers said they had 251 as of lunch time, with 13 percent from that precinct voting early.
“The voting here has been pretty steady,” said Mr. Childers, who added, “I think people have already made up their minds about who they wanted to vote for.”
Later, around 5 p.m., Childers noted their numbers had risen to 456 and he said the stream of voters has “… been pretty steady.”
14th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal is Nov. 19
Drive-thru service starts at 11 a.m. lasts until 2 p.m.
by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.infoSaturday’s, Nov. 19, 2022 14th Annual Cherryville Thanksgiving Community Meal starts this year at 11 a.m., and lasts until 2 p.m., and will be a ‘drive-thru’ event, just like last year, said Tammy Campbell, organizer of volunteers for the meal.
It will again be held at the Post 100 American Legion building, located at 215 N. Pink St., Cherryville. Mrs. Campbell said it is again sponsored by Food Lion.
Campbell said it will once again be, “…basically a ‘To-Go Only’ operation,” adding also it is on a “while supplies last/first come first
serve” basis.
Mrs. Campbell noted in a previous Eagle article they fed, “…838 people” and “…started running out of certain (food) items by the end (around 2 p.m.).”
Campbell also stated that – at last year’s event – “Since it was all takeout, I’m not sure how many were shut-ins, but I do know all the Meals on Wheels people in our area did get a meal and that was 36 plates” at that time.
Tammy noted each church last year sent someone over to pick up their shut-in’s meals, adding, “Some neighbors came by to get meals for the ones they knew could not get out.
As for those who will be helping out this year, Tammy noted, “(We) still (have the) same people; Food Lion donated the food and a crew from Food Lion and I work with Cher-
ryville Area Ministries to put the dinner on. I have volunteers from several churches and organizations coming to help.”
Campbell noted the Legion Building’s parking lot, as in year’s past, will be set up and divided off by orange traffic cones directing the incoming vehicles who came by to pick up plates where to go once they entered, and where to exit after they got their meals.
Campbell noted her volunteers in the Legion building’s kitchen will prepare the meals – with everyone masked and gloved, of course, as per post-pandemic rules and procedures.
For any last-minute questions about the Thanksgiving meal event, call (704) 435-3816.
3D printing business opens up in Downtown Cherryville
Future of toys changing; 3D printing is helping that move forward by
MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.infoOne of Cherryville’s newest businesses is owned and operated by Jas Taylor, who grew up in Gastonia, but moved to town about two years ago. Taylor brings a new, unique experience to the small town “Where Life Blossoms” – the art and craft of 3D printing.
Taylor said he got into the 3D printing business because, as he has always been creative and loved making things, even as a kid, as he got older he couldn’t work on cars anymore, so, as he said, “I used to love to draw and build custom cars, but age has crept in and I can’t really work on cars anymore, I decided to give 3D printing a go about four yrs ago and I just dove right in!”
The self-professed “huge toy collector” noted that, before opening in Cherryville, “…I was running up to 10 machines 24/7, making custom toys; Transformers, SilverHawks and (Teenage Mutant) Ninja Turtles; those were always my favorites.”
Taylor said he remarried two years ago and has seven children, all mostly adult now, except his 13and 7-year-olds, who live with him and his wife. As for who helps out at the store, he said, “My son, Bradon Taylor (16) helps me out on Saturdays, when he can. Otherwise, I’m there seven days a week, once I get off at my fulltime job.”
In addition to owning his “print3D” printing business, Jas said his “fulltime” job is as a store manager at Mr. Tire, in Kings Mountain.
“That’s why the print3D store hours are
later hours,” he said.
Jas said he and his family decided to move from Gastonia, “…to get away from the craziness there.”
“As I said, we moved to Cherryville about two years ago. We liked Cherryville because of the small town feel and the people we met were extremely nice and inviting. They still are.”
While Taylor knows that 3D printing has really blossomed from what it started out as to what it is today, he is quick to note, “When I opened the store I didn’t have a direction I wanted to go toward. I’ve been changing, to accommodate my customers as the business grows. I am focused on supplying the products my customers want and need at a fair price instead of them having to wait on deliveries. This is a new concept and there are not any stores you can just go to and buy a printer, or filament, or even call to just ask a question.”
He continued, “That was my motive. I educate people that haven’t heard of 3D printing or know what it is. I answer questions. I repair their printers and I offer everything they need to continue in the hobby. Now I have transitioned into a toy and hobby (collectible) store a little at a time and that has just stemmed from the custom toys that I enjoy 3D printing. As a collector it just seemed like a good
mix.”
His goal moving forward, he said, is “…to teach people that they can create whatever interests them at home, with their family, on their own printer. Family time is very important, and people of all ages can enjoy (3D) printing whatever makes them happy.”
As for there being other facets of the business/industry he would like to explore. Jas replied, “Yes. I would like to get more involved in educational classes to give a more indepth lesson on using 3D printers and the benefits of them.”
He also noted he would also like to get the Gaston County school board to introduce 3D printers in their school system.
Said Taylor, “It is a great tool for teaching everything from art, math, engineering, etc.”
Print3D’s hours are Monday through Friday, 5:30 to 9 p.m.; and on Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 a.m., to 6 p.m.
For those interested in talking with him about what he does or a custom 3D print job, he said either call him at (704) 689-1157, during his work hours, or email him at print3dbig@ gmail.com.
OPINION
There are many reasons we should all give ‘Thanks’ this season, not the least of which is, of course, it is the month in which we celebrate Thanksgiving –in all its gluttonous glory – and we all should be glad (and VERY thankful) that God, in His infinite mercy and grace, allows us all another day on this side of the dirt, as the old saying goes, giving us yet more time to reflect on all our sins, such as why we eat too much, why we watch football too much, and the big one… What the crap happened to the RED WAVE!?
By Michael Powell michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.comTODAY’S QUOTE:
Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.
–George WashingtonNo, seriously folks; while many nations celebrate some form of a Christmas holiday, or an Easter holiday, or just about any religious holiday, so far as I know, Thanksgiving is a one-of-
a-kind, truly unique American holiday. And, if the legends and various versions of its history are true and correct, then we have Indigenous People, a.k.a. Native Americans, to thank for said holiday, and also for saving our White, European ancestors’ scrawny, pasty-faced hides by basically feeding them from the largesse of their bounty; i.e. deer, or pemican (sort of a beef jerky made from either buffalo or probably deer… well, hopefully from some large animal…); corn; probably some sort of squash; and, well, I don’t really know what else. Maybe fish or shellfish, but, again, I’m not all that knowledge-
able about the original feast, so, you might want to Google that when you get the time. I’m pretty sure there were no Harris Teeters’ or Publix or Ingles grocers around then, so…
My dear, departed, saintly grandmother’s, who always told me I had some (read: not too much [sadly]) Native American blood in my family line (they said Cherokee and possibly some Chickasaw… again, I don’t know for certain…) were quick to point out that as one group of my ancestors (Welsh and Scots) came across the Big Pond to settle here, the other group, who – coincidentally – were already here (thank you very much); trying to figure out a way to NOT let their new White ‘friends’ eat them out of house and home (never mind steal their land!), and trying to make sure the new kids in the neighborhood (again, the White ones!) fit in. Also, there was that nasty business about the various
Thanksgiving and a lifestyle of saying ‘thank you’
Thanksgiving is coming and it’s never out of season to say ‘thank you.’
Say ‘thank you’ to your local politicians. The majority of those who pursue an office, lose. Losing is tough and usually expensive. Thank them for their interest in your community or state and for the time they gave making their case and pur-suing votes.
Glenn Mollette Guest Editorialalthough it hadn’t been used for many years. On Thanksgiving, I set the table, took a pic-ture, and sent it to her, saying we were thankful to be en-joying the beautiful set. She sent a note back that read, it looks like it was meant to be. It really has helped me, seeing it happy. Thank you from my heart. – Diane Ensch, Mansfield, Texas.
Thank you! Thank you! It was humbling for me to know that I had that kind of impact on someone’s life by just being my-self, doing my job. – Michael Shearing, Port Angeles, Washington.
and sundry horrendous diseases we White folk brought with us being a major problem for our new-found Native American benefactors and erstwhile, uh… neighbors. Those sort of got WAY out of hand (WAY!)!
Anyway, from what I can remember about how things might have gone down, first Thanksgiving meal-wise, and in spite of all those “woke” revisionist versions of history, which I believe are equally suspect as much as the “main narrative” about said meeting and feast, I can’t help but think the greatest loser in all of this historical (or ‘hysterical’) “jibba-jabba” is that great American bird, the turkey! Yes,
that’s right… the TURKEY!
One wonders, had Ben Franklin gotten his way, that august and notso-stupid multicolored bird would now be gracing all of our currency, our national seal, and whatever else we can find the image of another great American bird – the Bald Eagle – plastered on nowadays.
Also, has anyone ever even tasted bald eagle? I can’t imagine anything that eats dead critters or kills its food for a living even remotely tasting like, well, turkey, or chicken, or duck, or even that mysterious and elusive critter, the Turducken! Plus, have you seen the talons on one of
those big, white-headed buggers? I’m told they are powerful enough to crush a baseball! While I don’t know about that, I’m fairly sure a turkey wouldn’t do much to a baseball except to peck at it or try and hatch it.
Just saying…
At any rate, here’s hoping all y’all have a great Thanksgiving feast whether it’s turkey, turducken, venison, or roast beast, or even – yeck! – a veggie version of some mystery meat.
Enjoy folks… and stay away from trying the eagles this season. Or EVER!
Be blessed everybody; have a great holiday season, and Happy Turkey Day y’all!
Our world would be better if we all said ‘thank you’ and ‘please’ as often as possible. Amazingly many people don’t know how to say ‘thank you’, or ‘please’.
If someone does anything for you say ‘thank you’. Even if they haven’t necessarily done it for you but are helping others, then say ‘thank you’. Thank your community leaders, teachers, politicians, clergy, this media source, family, friends, and anyone who is somehow positively impacting your life.
Teaching our kids to say ‘thank you’ and to say it often is well worth our time for us and them.
Here are some ‘thank you’ notes from Reader’s Digest (RD.com June 2023).
• About 15 years ago, we purchased a dining set from an older couple after seeing their ad. When we went to pick it up, it was apparent to me that the lady was having a hard time seeing it go,
• As a volunteer, I recorded several audiobooks for the blind. I received a braille card that said ‘thanks’ for my work. Fortunately, the sender also enclosed a reading chart for the braille words. It took me 90 minutes to fig-ure out what the card said. It reminded me of how blessed I am and how much I can keep giving. –Yen Chou, Taipei, Taiwan.
• My coworker sent me this heartwarming e-mail after I was laid off: Thank you for giving me a chance way back when. This position got me off state assistance, paid for my car, and has blessed me and my son in so many ways. You have been an amazing mentor and friend, Mike. The best! I’ve learned so much and not just about pest control. To speak up for myself. To be less emotional when things go wrong. To have patience with myself and oth-ers. Thank you for being so incredibly patient with me and my thousands of questions and mistakes! It has helped my confidence in so many ways.
• After I had worked as a mail carrier for 30 years, it was time to retire. I put a note in each of my 436 customers’ mailboxes, thanking them for allowing me to serve them over the years. I never expected that on my last day so many would hang balloons on the boxes and put out so many beautiful ‘thankyous’. I hope I delivered all the mail properly that day, as there were tears of gratitude filling my eyes. – Kay Scott, Bucyrus, Ohio.
• I was gram’s favorite, and she was mine. She passed away in September 2016, at 100½ – she always said you earned the “half” when you got to be her age. To my surprise, I received a card in the mail that my sweet grandma had tucked away for my aunt to send after she passed. It read, ‘Melis, thank you for all the nice things you did for me. Remember, this is the year you’ll meet your man. Be cool and play it safe. Don’t screw it up. Be careful. I’ll be watching you. All my love, Gram. – Melissa Wegman, Cincinnati, Ohio.
You can find these and other thank you notes on RD.com Reader’s Digest, June 3, 2022.
So, remember…Thanksgiving season is here. Let’s all aim for a lifestyle of saying ‘thank you’.
Beautiful Downtown Main Street Cherryville
I don’t know how many people in Cherryville and the sur-rounding areas have noticed the amazing transformation of the Main Street downtown area. I’m sure there were many complaints and remarks made when all of the construction and repaving was underway. I can understand how inconven-ient progress can be when it is underway and travel times are extended. However, I think most people would agree at how good the street and the buildings look now after the facelift.
By Anne S. Haynes“Vickie’ s” (“Ellen’s”). My dad would visit “Fergusons Hardware” and “Mabry’s Western Auto” and then rest for a while in the car to give us time to shop. He realized how important our shopping time was to us.
My husband, Tommy said he visited “Doty’s” and “Fatty’s” and “Dayberry’s Paint Store” during those years. He could al-ways find something he needed in one of them.
of places to visit in Cherryville including the Cherryville Historical Museum in the old City Hall Build-ing on Main Street. Built in 1911, the building held the City Hall, Fire Department, Police Department, court room and the jail. When the city built new buildings, they sold the property by auction to Claude and Mabel Beam. The Beam Estate do-nated it back to the city to be used as a museum.
The Cherryville downtown holds special memories for me. When I was a child my mom would have my dad drive the two of us to Cherryville many Saturday afternoons and let us shop for several hours. He would park our car on the street across from the Fire Department near
Some of my favorite stores were “Matthews Belk’s” and “Roses Five & Dime”. Another favorite place for the two of us was “The Princess Beauty Shop” where Velma Day gave great perms and haircuts. I always appreciated her kindness and those of the other beauticians as they tried to fix our hair just the way we wanted it fixed.
There are still plenty
At the pre-sent time the museum is open on Saturdays and by appoint-ment only. I stopped by recently and met two great guys there who are more than willing to discuss Cherryville history.
I love living in a place where the past is treated with respect. As a teacher, I used to remind my students that it is easier to know where you are going when you know where you have been.
It still works for me.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. As we go into this amazing time of year, we ought to approach it with a spirit of reverence and gratitude. God truly has been so good! We, together should be singing the oldtime hymn, “I Just Want to Thank You Lord!”
My prayer is that you will take time to reflect on your personal journey with God during this season. I’m sure that as you do, you can think of at least one instance when you were up against it, and God delivered you. It may have been a bout with sickness or a devastating loss of a loved one. It may have been a financial crisis. It may have been an em-ployment situation or a spiritual battle. The realization is that
Thankful For Family
(3rd Part of the “THANKFUL” series)
One of my colleagues told me that she was going out of town to visit her nephew who was in the hospital. He had been hit by a car, and she was grateful that he was alive. However, she was upset that her sister, the mother of the boy, didn’t respond in the same manner as she did. Instead, her sister asked, “Did he do it on purpose?” According to my coworker, the mother didn’t seem to care that her son could have been killed and that he was injured. My friend further explained that her nephew had a strained relationship with his mom. As an educator and minister, I have heard many sad stories like this one. There are many broken families or toxic relationships among relatives for various reasons. One reason I believe is the lack of gratitude or appreciation for one another.
Thanks or Complaints
Philippians 1:3 (NLT) says, “Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.” How many of you thank God every single time you think of your spouse, children, or parents? I’ll admit it. I have been guilty of complaining about them occasionally, instead of being grateful for them; we all have. However, when it becomes a habit of only focusing on the negative, instead of the positives, it will put a damper on our attitudes and actions toward our loved ones. It’s easy to point out another person’s faults, but not as easy to see our own. Luke 6:41 (ESV) states, “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?” However, we must strive to overlook or forgive offenses, and begin looking for those qualities that we like.
The Urgency of Today
I challenge you to find ways to show gratitude to your family members: TODAY! Please don’t wait until it’s too late. Memorial services are for bringing comfort to the living, but those that have passed on can’t hear the accolades. Express your heartfelt love and appreciation to them: NOW! Let your children know that you are proud of them and grateful that you were chosen to parent them. Psalm 90:12 (NLT), “Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.” Also, don’t forget to pray for them, and speak a blessing upon them .
PRAY THIS PRAYER:
“Lord, I am grateful to be a child of the living God. I adore you and praise you for being faithful, good, and merciful to me. Thank you for my family; they mean a lot to me. You have given me these individuals to love forever, and I know they love me. Forgive me for complaining about them. They are not perfect, and neither am I. Yet, they enrich my life every day. Help me to overlook their mistakes, and I pray they will forgive me for mine. Remind me to speak words of encouragement to them. I pray they will always know that I love them. In Jesus’ name I pray - Amen.”
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we must evaluate this season of life while seek-ing out what only God could do that leaves us with no other expression except, “Thank you, Lord!”
For many, saying ‘thank you’ seems to be more difficult than ever to say these days. So many have an entitlement mentality attitude that causes them to forget that we are just passing through. Somewhere we have been deceived into believing that the world owes us something. We even bring this entitlement mentality over into our spiritual life.
We act like we’re doing God a favor by being in church and contrib-uting to His causes. But church family and community –we have been blessed beyond measure! So many of us have been raised in the sup-portive atmosphere of a loving family. We’ve always had the resources to acquire what we wanted. Compared to this old world we live in, we’re blessed, Amen? Yet, we too fall short of the glory of God, and we find ourselves complaining, frustrated, and audibly questioning why we
should say, “Thank you, Lord.”
We should say, “Thank You, Lord” because God is God, and He has been good! It should not take a holiday to remind us to say, “Thank You, Lord.” As November 2022 comes our way, please do not allow this season to consume you with business, but take time to say, “Thank YOU, Lord!”
Our challenge has been set and we must proceed by pre-paring our hearts and minds for a season of thanksgiving while testify-ing the truth of Jesus
Cherryville Area Places of Worship
Christ. The truth is not of what God has done for us but the fact that He is God!
Throughout this article, I have said time and time again that we should speak these couple of words loudly and proudly; Thank You Lord! The only question left is, “Will you give thanks to the Lord during the Thanksgiving season? Will you give praise unto God?”
I will leave that in your hands.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families! May God fill your days with His sweet Spirit!
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
Stamey-Cherryville
Funeral Home & Cremation Service 405 North Dixie Street, Cherryville, NC 704-445-8144 www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com
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
WHO-VILLE
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That said, sponsorships are made available each year to help cover the cost of these events, she said, adding, “We hope that you get in the holiday spirit and take advantage of the sponsorship opportunities.”
Those are as follows: Christmas on Main
Street Presenting Sponsor – $5,000; Who-Bilation Christmas Tree on downtown Main Street (Mini-Park) – $1,500; The Grinch’s Lair Gazebo –$300; Santa’s Workshop – $300; Cindy Lou Who’s Play Area – $300; Who-lectric Hayrides – $300; Holiday Music at the Gazebo – $200; and General WhoVille sponsorships – $150.
Sponsorships for the Cherryville Christmas Pa-
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Having qualified on 10th day of October, 2022 as Administrator CTA of the Estate of PAULA SIMPSON SMITH; AKA, PAULA JEAN SMITH, 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, Brenton S. Begley, Administrator CTA, on or before the 26th of January, 2023 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 26th day of October, 2022.
Brenton S. Begley, Administrator CTA Estate of: Paula Simpson Smith; aka, Paula Jean Smith McINTYRE ELDER LAW 233 E. Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150
CE (10/26, 11/02, 09 & 16/2022)
BN (10/27, 11/03, 10/2022)
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF WILLARD HAROLD HICKS
Having qualified as Co-Executrices of the Estate of Willard Harold Hicks, 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 at 106 North Cherry Street, Cherryville, North Carolina, on or before the 2nd day of February, 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 2nd day of November, 2022.
Taressa Dianne McDonald Co-Executrix Deborah Ann Collins Co-ExecutrixCounsel for the Estate: PALMER E. HUFFSTETLER, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW
106 North Cherry Street
Cherryville, NC 28021
Telephone: 704-435-4907
CE (11/02, 09, 16 & 23/2022)
Cherryville, North Carolina, on or before the 2nd day of February, 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 2nd day of November, 2022.
Michael D. Fox Co-Executor Daniel M. Fox Co-Executor
Counsel for the Estate:
PALMER E. HUFFSTETLER, JR.
ATTORNEY AT LAW
106 North Cherry Street Cherryville, NC 28021
Telephone: 704-435-4907
CE (11/02, 09, 16 & 23/2022)
rade are as follows: Shriners (4 Shriner Clubs participating) – $100 each.
Tackett reiterated. “The holiday season is quickly approaching, so let us know right away if you’re interested in a sponsorship.
Signs will be displayed with sponsors’ names on them. Just call us at (704) 435-3451, or stop by the Chamber office at 220 East Main St., and talk to me. Please help us make the 2022 Cherryville Christmas season memorable. Happy holidays!”
CHS senior setter led the team with 71 serve aces, 501 assists, and 208 defensive digs
by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.ifoAccording to a recent media release, CHS Lady Ironmen volleyball Coach Leigh Kiser announced that, “…after a successful ending to the high school volleyball season,” her Southern Piedmont 1A/2A All-Conference member is senior setter, Rileigh Kiser.
Said Coach Kiser, “Rileigh has been selected for the All-Conference team after helping her Cherryville teammates to a season record of 13-10.”
She continued, “Rileigh is just the second volleyball player in school history to be named All-Conference four times.”
Coach Kiser said that, “…for the season, Rileigh led the team with 71 serve
defensive digs. She also contributed 94 kills and 13 blocks.”
Coach Kiser said that she was “really proud” of Rilegh’s season, adding “… it will be hard to replace a four-time All-Conference performer.”
Thanks to the efforts by young Kiser and her outstanding teammates, the 2022 CHS Lady Ironmen spikers ended their season with a 13-10 season record
and,
2023 West/Midwest All-Star Basketball Games plans finalized
by MIKE POWELL Special to the EagleBessemer City High School will host the 2023 West/Midwest All-Star Basketball Games, which bring together top senior players from Cherryville, Bessemer City and Highland Tech, along with those from more than a dozen other schools.
The event’s executive committee, chaired by Dr. Bud Black of Cherryville, finalized plans Oct. 18 at a meeting in Asheville.
Both boys’ and girls’ games are scheduled for March 18, along with a banquet at an area church. The banquet is at 2 p.m., followed by the girls’ allstar game at 5 p.m. and the boys’ game at 6:30. Both
All-Star teams will practice at Bessemer City prior to their games.
Now in its ninth year, the event is held the weekend following the North Carolina High School Athletics Association state championships.
The Midwest squads will be selected by coaching staffs from Avery, Bessemer City, Cherryville, Draughn, Highland Tech, Mitchell, Rosman, Mountain Heritage and Thomas Jefferson.
Players for the West division will come from Cherokee, Highlands, Hayesville, Murphy, Hiwassee Dam, Nantahala, Andrews, Blue Ridge, Swain and Robbinsville.
Black reported that 55 players participated in the
Chavis volleyball ladies down WC Friday 3-0
2022 tournament at Highlands High School.
In addition to firming up the site and date, the committee set aside a proposal to give $500 scholarships to a limited number of participants rather than $250 awards to a larger number. Scholarship awards will be determined by the revenue generated by the event.
The All-Star games and banquet have provided scholarships to as many as 11 players each year,” Black said. “Also, the parents and players enjoy the games and banquet. In addition, the youngsters get to play with those they have played against for four years.”
Other officials attending the organizational meeting were Jackson County Su-
perintendent Dana Ayers; athletics directors Scott Harrill of Cherryville, Chris Pittman of Mitchell and Brett Lamb of Highlands, and media contact Mike Powell of Cherryville.
2022 Holiday Classic scheduled for December 27 and 28, 2022
The 2022 Bud Black/Dennis Tate Holiday Classic will continue to provide some of the top basketball competition for small high schools during the two days of December 27 and 28, 2022.
This is the 12th year which the sponsors of the tournament have named it to honor the many years Bud Black and Dennis Tate have coached at Cherryville High School. The teams involved in this year’s tournament will include: Highland School of Technology Girls, Gastonia; Owens High School Boys, Swannanoa; Piedmont Community Charter, Boys and Girls, Gastonia; Pinnacle Classical Academy, Boys and Girls, Shelby; and Cherryville High School, Boys and Girls, Cherryville.
The competition will be held in the CHS Nixon Gymnasium on the Bud Black Court during Dec. 27 and 28, 2022.
The girls’ games are scheduled on Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 3 and at 6 p.m. The boys’ games are scheduled on Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. The consolation games for the teams losing on the first day of the tournament will be for the girls on Wednesday (Dec. 28) at 3 p.m., and for the boys at 4:30 p.m. The girl’s championship game will be at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. The championship for the boys will be at 7:30 p.m., also on Dec. 28, 2022.
The list of schools which have participated in the tournament since its beginning
in 1981 include the following: Ashbrook High School, Gastonia; Ashe Central High School, West Jefferson; Australia HSE, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia; Australia HSE, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Avery County High School, Newland; Bessemer City High School, Bessemer City; Blacksburg High School, Blacksburg, S.C.; Castlewood High School, Castlewood, VA; Charlotte Catholic High School, Charlotte; CHASE High School, Forest City; Cherryville High School, Cherryville; Cloudland High School, Roan Mountain, TN; Crossroads Charter High School, Charlotte; Crest High School, Shelby; Durham School of Arts, Durham; Elk Garden High School, Elk Garden, WV; First Assembly Christian School, Concord; Fort LeBoeuf High School, Waterford, PA; Gaston Day School, Gastonia; George Wythe High School, Wytheville, VA; Hampton High School, Hampton, TN; Haysi High School, Haysi, VA; Hibriten High School, Lenoir; Hickory Grove Christian High School, Charlotte; Hickory Ridge High School, Harrisburg; Highland School of Technology, Gastonia; Hope Charter School, Philadelphia, PA; Hunter Huss High School, Gastonia; Jack Hay Ward High School, Freeport, Bahamas; Jonesville High School, Jonesville, S.C.; Kennedy Charter High School, Charlotte; Keysborough Cougars, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Lake
Norman Charter High School, Huntersville; Madison County High School, Marshall; North Carolina School of Science and Math, Durham; North Carolina Tech, Charlotte; North Stokes High School, Danbury; Piedmont Community Charter, Gastonia; Pickering High School, Ajax, Ontario, Canada; Pinnacle Classical Academy, Shelby; Polk County High School, Columbus (NC); Ripley Central High School, Ripley, NY; Rocky Mount Academy, Rocky Mount; Rosman High School, Rosman; St. Mary Catholic Secondary, Pickering, Ontario, Canada; South Point High School, Belmont; Swansboro High School, Swansboro; Tar Heel High School, Tar Heel; Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, Mooresboro; Unaka High School, Elizabethton, TN; West Bladen High School, Bladenboro; West Caldwell High School, Lenoir; West Lincoln High School, Lincolnton; West Stokes High School, King; Whitefield Academy, Atlanta, GA; and Woodson Charter School, Winston-Salem.
Press passes and information are available by contacting Dr. Bud Black, Tournament Director and Assistant Basketball Coach, 511 Tot Dellinger Rd., Cherryville, North Carolina 28021. The phone numbers are (704) 898-5208 (cell) and (704) 435-2542 (home) or via Coach Black’s email address at Ironmenbasketbl@aol.com.
Cherryville Ironmen Basketball 2022-2023
6:00 Monday Dec. 5 Chase Home JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 Tuesday Dec. 6 Fred T. Foard Away JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 Friday Dec. 9 West Lincoln Away JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 Tuesday Dec. 13 Stuart Cramer Home JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 Friday Dec. 16 Shelby Home JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 Tuesday Dec. 20 Burns Away JV 4:30 VAR 6:00
Bud Black/Dennis Tate Holiday Classic Dec. 27, 28 2022 Cherryville NC
Owen HS Boys; Highland Tech Girls; Pinnacle Charter; Piedmont Charter; Cherryville HS Wed. Jan. 4 East Gaston Away JV 4:30 VAR 6:00
Friday Jan. 6 Bessemer City Home JV 4:30 VAR 6:00
Tuesday Jan. 10 Highland Tech Away JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 Wed. Jan. 11 Pinnacle Away JV 4:30 VAR 6:00
Friday Jan. 13 Open
Tuesday Jan. 17 East Gaston Home JV 4:30 VAR 6:00
Friday Jan. 20 TJCA Home JV 4:30 VAR 6:00
Tuesday Jan. 24 Shelby Away VAR 6:00
Friday Jan. 27 Bessemer City Away JV 4:30 VAR 6:00
Tuesday Jan. 31 Burns Home JV 4:30 VAR 6:00
Friday Feb. 3 Highland Tech Home JV 4:30 VAR 6:00
Friday Feb. 10 Thomas Jefferson Away JV 4:30 VAR 6:00
Feb. 13-17 Conference Tournament
Tues.-Sat.
Sectional Playoffs
Boys Coach: Scott Harrill Asst. Coaches: Bud Black, Dennis Tate, Antonio Griggs
Girls Coach: Carrie Dalton Asst. Coaches: Callie Hahn
AD: Scott Harrill Manager: Lee Roy Montgomery and Will Gates
Principal: Shawn Hubers JV Boys: Antonio Griggs Phone: 704-836-9605 Trainer: Ira Fowler
CHS’ Rileigh Kiser named All-Conference for the fourth timeNumber 2, Rileigh Kiser, the CHS Lady Ironmen volleyball setter, in action in October against Bessemer City’s Lady Yellow Jackets. (Eagle/CF Media file photos by Michael E. Powell) Coach Lance Beam said the John Chavis Middle School Lady Wolverines volleyball squad defeated WC Friday on Monday, Nov. 7, by a score of 3-0. Kate Mulvey, Landry Beam, Maddie Avery, Sophia Williams, Ella Blake and Isabelle Robinson led Chavis.
as Coach Kiser noted proudly, “We had the first winning season for the volleyball team in six seasons!”RILEIGH KISER
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TAKING DEPOSITS. F3 Golden Doodles. Blonde and Black & white. Male and female. 980-925-9048.
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HAIRSTYLIST NEEDED. ScissorSmith Salon located in downtown Kings Mountain is looking for experienced, licensed hair stylists to perform mens grooming and/or womens hair styles inclusive of cuts, colors, extensions etc. Competitive booth rental rates. Must have a valid Cosmetology License Job Type: Fulltime (704) 692-7094 rssimmons10@gmail.com
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NEED A CAR DISMANTLER. Auto Parts of Shelby. Apply in person at 1021 County Home Road, Shelby, NC 28152 704487-5234 (704) 472-4666
NOW HIRING! SERVICE MASTER. Quality Clean & Restore!! Full time Water / Fire Restoration Technician and Carpet Cleaning Technician. Prior construction skills a plus. Starting pay $15 hr. Please send resume to servicesqcr@gmail.com or call 704-313-7352.
COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 480-9340
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NEEDED - VAN DRIVERS. Part time positions transporting students and clients. Cleveland County area. (704) 466-5189
GENERAL MAINTANENCE/ GROUNDSKEEPER. Must have valid drivers license. Call 704-473-4299. (704) 473-4299
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
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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.
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DECORATIONS FOR SALE. Christmas and Fall Wreaths with other decorations and crafts. 200 Lutz Rd, Lawndale. 704-538-3808.
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FOR SALE. GREAT DEAL! 2 Grave Sites at Cleveland Memorial Park, $1400.00 for pair. Seller will pay transfer fee. In Section 4, Fountain Area, Lot 115, 828-429-5096
NEW ALUMINUM RAMPS. Folds in the middle. Bought new for $400. Asking half price, $200. 704-600-7614.
SEASONED MIXED HARDWOOD. Cut, split and delivered, stacked on truck, $100. $10 fee for stacking off the truck. 828-395-0758.
RAINIER 13000 WATT GENERATOR. Electric start, runs on propane or gas. Selling with one full and one 1/2 full 100 lb tank. $1300. 828-7487985.
ELECTRIC BLACK/DECKER LEAF BLOWER 12 v. - 2 speeds. $53.00. 704-7560551.
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Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. 704434-6389, (704) 473-0867
FOR SALE/TRADE 35 Ft. Windsport RV, Sleeps 6, 48,000 miles. Trade for a pickup truck of equal value. $12, 000-$14,000. 704-915-9323 or 704-842-1794.
WHITE WHIRLPOOL DUET. Front loading washer and dryer with attached drawer pedestals. $1,300. 704-674-8587 (Leave Message.)
FIREWOOD Seasoned 95% Oak. S10 load - $70, $85delivered. Bundles - $5 each. 704-435-3970 or 704-4583081.
DEER CORN, 50 POUND BAG. $11. Callahan Farms. Cletus: 704-300-5341; Steve: 704-472-8865; Todd: 704692-1627
USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-9800788.
LOST & FOUND
LOST PINKY RING at Food Lion in Rutherfordton on Wednesday, Oct. 26th. Yellow Gold with Blue Stone. Special Heirloom. If found PLEASE call (828) 980-0269
WANT TO BUY
64 YEARS OLD AND DIVORCED after 27 years. I need a starter home. If you can help me, please call (704) 477-3460
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
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
CHINESE CRESTED PUPPIES. Adorable Chinese Crested pups are available. Born in June this year we have four powder puffs (two tan and buff - one male and one female, and two black and white - both males. There are two puppies who are considered to be “extremely, hairy hairless” or “powder puffs without the subcoat”, both males, one tan and buff and one black and white. Have had two vet checks and shots and are on treatment for tick, heartworms and fleas. Will weigh approximate 7 pounds. Most fun breed to own...a personality that’s a mix of a dog, cat, prancing horse and deer. Got to see them to believe them! Potty trained to a wee-wee pad or will go outside. Let’s talk if you’re interested! $800.00 each. (828) 775-4089 cyninbuncombe@ yahoo.com
AMERICAN BRITTANY PUPPIES FOR SALE. CHAMPION BLOODLINES 4 WEEKS OLD. READY FOR NEW HOMES ON NOV 10, 2022. ORANGE AND WHITE, VET CHECKED, WILL BE UP TO DATE ON VACCINATIONS. CALL FOR DETAILS, ASK FOR BEN. (704) 472-3652 BRITMAN657@YAHOO.COM
CARS & TRUCKS
2004 LONG TRUCK BED ONLY. Off of a 3500 Dodge Dually, red. Complete bed, lights, tailgate. Asking $2000. 828-429-1301
2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING 4 DOOR SEDAN. new paint, struts & tires. $4500. Also. 4’6”x6’ utility trailer, $275. (704) 472-7116
1999 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS E320. Gold, Good Condition. $2,500. 2015 Indian Chieftain Motorcycle. Black. Low mileage. $13.000. 704-300-9223.
CKC YORKIE PUPS $1200.
PITBULL
2018 KIA SOUL. White, Only 13,500 miles, Factory warranty in effect til April 2023, Navigation System, Backup Camera, 4 Cylinder, Alloys, USB, Satellite Radio, Bluetooth, $15,500. Call (704) 750-4472
CAMPERS
CHURCH SECRETARY. New Hope Baptist Church, Earl, NC has part-time secretary position available. spence29743@gmail.com
SENIOR HELPER CNA 20 years experience. Looking for work. I do home care. Personal care, errands, appointments, grocery shopping, cooking, and light house keeping. Please call 828-9741111 and leave a message in the Evening or email lora3_4@yahoo.com. In Shelby area (828) 9741111 lora3_4@yahoo.com
DRIVE COLBALT Brand new Titan, comes apart for E-Z transporting, training, charger, Tech warranty, 275 lb limit. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 (704) 9514224 mobilityservices07@ gmail.com
FIREWOOD $150.00 takes it all. 3 big oak trees fell during the storm, cut - not split. Come get it. (843) 307-6985 j.benton.406@gmail.com
ESTATE SALE. Antique China cabinets, armoire, daybed, other furniture, glass, etc. Also Jet2 power chair. Call 704751-6631
ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455.
RENT TO OWN TRAILERS. ENCLOSED, DUMP, GOOSENECK, CAR HAULERS. Thursdays - Fridays 10-5, Sat. 10-12. J Johnson Sales, inc. (828) 245-5895
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
WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 6921006
DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175.
WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.
FARM & GARDEN
MOUNTAIN FEIST/TOY
LIVESTOCK
LABRADOR
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favorite things to talk about is the history of how Veterans Day started, as well as why we have a Veterans Day and a Memorial Day, and the differences between the two holidays.
Said Dr. Lowe, “You know, Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day as it was created after the end of World War I.” He then went on to note Cherryville connection with an aspect of how unit patches got their start around that time with the creation of the now-famous WWI 81st Infantry (The Wildcats) Division patch –a brick-red wildcat stitched onto a dark green background. It paved the way, said Dr. Lowe, for all future Army arm patches and became the main way U.S. military units
ber of the Stonewall Brigade, a.k.a. the Wildcats, and his name was Sgt. Jacob Costner.
Dr. Lowe wrapped up his talk about the various branches of the U.S. military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard), noting we now have a new one: the U.S. Space Force.
Commander Robinson took the podium and asked who the oldest veterans were who were present and received a couple of men who said they were, two of whom were identified as Mr. Sherman Brown and Mr. Gene Dellinger.
After also recognizing the members of the Ladies Auxiliary and their selfless work in organizing the ceremony, Commander Robinson thanked everyone for attend-
RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY
FOR RENT
CLEVELAND COUNTY
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.
MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $200 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. (704) 473-4299
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $550 per month. 828-382-0475.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
UPGRADED LARGE MOBILE. New paint and carpet. 2-Bedroom 2 full baths, spacious private lot. No other mobiles Fridge, range and water included. No pets. No smoking. No exceptions. $750 mo. Email exxona@yahoo.com for pictures.