Cherryville Eagle

Human remains found near Cherryville identified

On Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at about 11:30 am Gaston County Police responded to the area of Aderholdt Rd and Gaston Webb Chapel Rd near Cherryville, NC after a hunter reported finding human remains.

On Wednesday, November 16, 2022 the remains were positively identified by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Medical Examiner’s Office as those of Quintin Lee Allen Roark. Roark

family members on July 14, 2022. He was last seen on July 12, 2022 in the area of Flat Rock Dr., which is in the vicinity of where his remains were found. This area in the northwestern portion of Gaston County. At this time, County Police investigators do not suspect foul play.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone who may have any information, should contact Det. J.N. Hanline of the Gaston at 704-866-3320 or call

QUINTIN LEE ALLEN ROARK

14th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal feeds 1,079 people

Organizers,

CHS’ Nov. 22 “Career Fair” for all students a success

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Cherryville High School

Principal Shawn Hubers said the school’s first-ever (at least, to his knowledge) Career Fair went well and flowed smoothly, helping the school’s students get an idea what sort of a career, or job, could be waiting out there for them in their future, post-high school and/ or college.

Hubers clarified the status of the Career Fair’s “first outing” by noting, “Yes, as far as I know, this was the first career fair we have ever had. It definitely will not be the last one!”

He continued, “The Career Fair (in the school’s gym) went terrific today! All our students had the opportunity to visit tables set up by local businesses and Public Service organizations. A huge thanks to our Career Development Coordinator, Scotty Heavner for

organizing the event.”

Mr. Hubers said this event was for all of their students, adding, “We wanted all of our students to have the opportunity to start thinking about careers and what opportunities our great, small city has to offer.”

Principal Hubers and Mr. Heavner noted the Cherryville-based businesses and companies/ organizations that were represented included: the City of Cherryville; Cherryville Public Works; the Cherryville Police and Fire Departments; ALCOM Services, Inc.; Fuller Construction; FleetNet America;

Former CHS graduate Noah Eaker, representing his family, who own and operate ALCOM Services, he thought it was “great; really cool, actually, to be here, representing our business and getting to talk with (the students) about it.”

This sentiment was echoed by Gina Houser and Emily Hurst of FleetNet America as well as the City of Cherryville’s Julie Hefner and Ben Stroupe.

Overheard from a smattering of the students were See CAREER, Page 10

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The Saturday, Nov. 19, 14th Annual Cherryville Thanksgiving Community Meal was, by all accounts, a great success in that over

1,070 people received warm, nutritious Thanksgiving meals, thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers and their equally dedicated organizers. Like last year, it was a ‘drivethru’ event, which director of volunteers Tammy Campbell, worked well for everyone this year as it did last year.

This year’s meal service and preparation was once held at the Post 100 American Legion building, located at 215 N. Pink

St., Cherryville, and Mrs. Campbell noted it was again sponsored by Food Lion.

Mrs. Campbell said, “Everything went well this year. We served 1,079 plates. That is the biggest year yet. We had, in all, about 50 volunteers. We hope to be able to do it the old way by next year if this crazy COVID will go away. I am so thankful to live in such a loving town that comes together to do See THANKSGIVING, Page 3

by SHELBY HARRIS Carolina Public Press

distributed North Carolina’s American Rescue Plan Act funds in two ways –$3.2 billion to county and city governments, and $5.4 billion to the state government.

Carolina Public Press (CPP) spent this past year looking into how ARPA funds are being used by Western North Carolina’s

local governments.

To conclude the project, CPP looked into how the other funds, the $5.4 billion distributed directly to the state, is being spent.

The governor’s plan ARPA, a multitrillion-dollar piece of federal legislation signed into law See ARPA, Page 6

Food Lion say 2022 event another successful outreach to town’s citizens

CPP looks into how other ARPA funds –the $5.4 billion distributed directly to the state – is being spent.

The federal government

Some of the volunteers – including Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam, III (second from left) – hard at work at Cherryville’s 2022 14th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal, boxing up the meals that were taken to the folks in the drive-through line outside the Post 100 American Legion Building. (photo by Michael E. Powell/CF Media)

Many asked great questions while listening, learning from Cherryville-based businesses

Bosch; Dellinger Electric; Wise Electric/Mr. Sparky; and Carolina Federal Credit Union.

Members of the Cherryville Fire Department talked as they waited for more classes to come through the CHS gym, where all the booths were set up. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

The Lake Lure dam on March 24. Lake Lure received $200,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding from the state to conduct an assessment of their sewer system, located beneath the western North Carolina lake. (photo by Colby Rabon/Carolina Public Press)

Felicia Bowman and owner/operator Gary Dellinger represented Dellinger Electric at the school’s first-ever CHS Career Fair.

OBITUARIES

■ POLICE

ARRESTS

11-2: Daven Tamatha Russell, 51, 100 Sullivan Dr., Apt. 1D, Cherryville; one count misdemeanor DWLR. $1,000 secured bond.

11-3: Michelle Rene Shull, 47, 204 Creekside Rd., Bessemer City; one count felony possession of methamphetamine. $2,500 unsecured bond.

11-15: Cherryville woman reports communicate threats, and trespass of real property by unnamed female who threatened her at work (Murphy USA). Case is active and under further investigation.

11-15: CPD officer reports RDO, no OOL, no liability insurance, and no vehicle registration by listed suspect who resisted officer. Closed/cleared by arrest.

207 Dale Drive, Apt. A, Cherryville, collided with it in the middle of the intersection. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the White vehicle: $500; to the Hudson vehicle: $800.

Alfred Billy Scronce

ASHEVILLE – Alfred Billy Scronce passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022.

A native of Lincoln County, Mr. Scronce (Bill) was born on July 3,1929 to the late Frank Little Scronce and Vernie Leonard Scronce. He moved with his wife to Asheville in 1955 where they raised their family. He was preceded in death by a son, Stephen Alfred Scronce, and brothers (five of whom served in World War II): Hal (Pauline), Wray (Lorraine), Ben (Jean), Lester (Margaret), Jack (Ponese), Dan (Mozelle), and a sister, Elizabeth Scronce Hoover (Charles).

Mr. Scronce is survived by the love of his life for 67 years, Christine; and two daughters, Teresa Clark (Brett) and Elizabeth Scronce (Bobby Gosnell). Bill was a most beloved grandfather to Rachel Barry Jackson, Christina Lemonis Evans, and Alfred (“AJ”) Lemonis and great-grandfather to Shelby and Nora Jackson. Mr. Scronce is also survived by his brother, Bob (served in the Korean war) and sister, Betty Jane (Neil) Sain. He was adored by many nieces and nephews.

After graduating from Union High School and Kings College, Bill served in the U.S. Air Force Airways Communications in the Korean War (three years in Germany and one in the United States). After deployment, he was transferred from Charlotte Ivey’s Department Store to Asheville. He later went into the Oil business as the owner and operator of Allied Oil, from which he retired in 1989. He was active in numerous community organizations and coached Little League baseball. A favorite of the young folks, many knew him as “Coach” or “Mr. Bill”. Bill was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish, hunt, golf, and work in the yard. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Nativity in Arden where a service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. Family and friends will be received before the service from 1 – 1:30 p.m. A military graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. at his home church – Bethphage Lutheran Church, 4062 Hwy. 182, Lincolnton, NC, 28092.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Land of Sky Shriners, 39 Spring Cove Rd., Swannanoa, NC, 28778, or a charity of your choice.

The care of Mr. Scronce has been entrusted to Blue Ridge Funeral Service of Mars Hill.

How do you summarize 93 years of a life well lived?

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org.

Billy Ray Alexander

CHERRYVILLE – Mr. Billy Ray Alexander, 70, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, surrounded by his family, after a 10-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Billy was born in Cleveland County, NC, on April 9, 1952, a son of the late William S. “Will” Alexander and Ruby Jane Costner Alexander. He retired from AT&T as a facilities assignment specialist. Billy was a member of First United Methodist Church in Cherryville and a member of the Ethleen Dover Sunday school class.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Ned Dellinger.

Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Linda Agner Alexander; two daughters, Danielle Smith and husband, Robert of Davidson; Haley Alexander of San Francisco, CA; two sons, Travis Dellinger and wife, Betsy of Cherryville; Alan Dellinger and wife, Emily of Charlotte; six grandchildren, Jack Dellinger, Rowen Dellinger, Reese Dellinger, Ada Smith, Maggie Smith and Joel Smith; a brother, Gerald Alexander and wife, Bonny of Cherryville; a sister, Melissa Hovis and husband, Bob of Lincolnton; an aunt, Frances Grigg of Shelby; an uncle, Joe Alexander and wife, Rachel of Cherryville; three nieces, Stacey Pruitt (Bryan), Aleia Watts (Travis) and Anna Goodson (Joe).

The family received friends from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 at First United Methodist Church in Cherryville, and at other times the family will be at the home.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Zack Christy officiating.

A private burial was in City Memorial Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church 601 N. Pink St., Cherryville, NC, 28021, or to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at www. pancan.org.

A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com.

Stamey – Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service served the Alexander family.

Winter Craft Fair Saturday Dec. 3

Shady Grove Baptist Church will have a Winter Craft Fair and BBQ Fundraiser, Saturday, Dec. 3. The church is located at 3240 Tryon Courthouse Rd., Cherryville. The time is from 10 a.m., to 2 p.m. There will be handmade crafts, vendors, and a silent auction and bake sale. BBQ plates will be available during the Craft Fair for $10 each. For more information, please call (704) 435-9605.

Carol

H.

“Bud” Beam

CHERRYVILLE – Carol “Bud” Hallman Beam, 90, of Cherryville, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022 at Atrium Health – Pineville.

Born in Lincoln County on Dec. 23, 1931, he was a son of the late Cone Gaston Beam and Vera Hallman Beam. He was retired from Carolina Freight Carriers after 45 years and was a member of Bess Chapel United Methodist Church. Bud was also a retired apple grower and loved to carve. He served in the U.S. Army.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Edith Ellen Beam.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Berdene Lingerfelt Beam; son, Kevin Beam and wife, Barbara of Ocean Isle Beach; daughter, Kim Beam Santos and husband, Sergio of Cherryville; granddaughter, Jordan Beam Thompson and husband, Mark; two great-grandchildren, Bella Grace Davis and Caden Davis; and fur grandbaby, Reese.

The family received friends on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 from 5 to 7 p.m., at Stamey – Tysinger Funeral Home.

A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022 at 3 p.m., at Bess Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Randi Godfrey officiating.

The burial followed the service in the Bess Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Bess Chapel United Methodist Church Digital Sign Fund, or to Bess Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Linda Towery, 2357 Bess Chapel Church Rd., Cherryville, NC, 28021.

A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.

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

National Constitution group touts amendment for 18-year Supreme Court terms

by MITCH KOKAI Carolina Journal

Lifetime appointments to the U.S. Supreme Court would end, under a proposal unveiled Monday by conservative, progressive, and libertarian constitutional scholars. Supreme Court justices would serve staggered 18-year terms moving forward.

The change to Supreme Court tenure stood out among a set of five proposed constitutional amendments prepared for the National Constitution Center. None of the amendments has been introduced formally, either to Congress or through the states.

“There shall be nine judges of the supreme court, who shall hold their offices for staggered terms of eighteen years, such that every two years there shall be a vacancy,” according to the amendment. “In the event of a vacancy resulting from death, resignation, impeachment, or

11-14: Jayson Scott Lankford, 41, 248 Delview Dr., Cherryville; three counts of a WSOJ. $10,000 unsecured bond.

11-15: Joseph Wayne Bond, 21, 1532 Laboratory Rd., Lincolnton; RDO, no OL, no liability insurance, and no vehicle registration. Released on a written promise.

11-16: Brianna Deshaun Jackson-Jones, 24, 970 N. Mountain St., Cherryville, was arrested at 515 Cox Rd., Gastonia, by Gastonia PD officers on one count of fraud-false pretenses/swindle/confidence game.

11-16: Thomas Williams, 47, 507 North Elm St., Cherryville; one count misdemeanor child abuse. $10,000 secured bond.

11-19: John Gerald Hadaway, 47, 5573 Hidden Oaks Dr., Bessemer City; DWLR, expired registration plate, and an OFA (Gaston County-DWLR). $2,998 secured bond.

11-20: Christopher Ray Davis, 52, 1310 Creekview Dr., Gastonia; misdemeanor FTA. $2,500 secured bond.

INCIDENTS

11-2: Cherryville business reports larceny ($227.38/misc. items and a chainsaw) by unnamed male suspect who took listed items. Case is active and under further investigation.

11-17: GCPD officers report a warrant obtained, but not served, on motor vehicle theft at 1756 Delview Rd., Cherryville.

11-19: CPD officers report DWLR, expired registration plate, and WSOJ (OFA/Gaston County, DWLR) by listed suspect who had outstanding OFA. Closed/cleared by arrest.

WRECKS

11-17; A vehicle driven by Brandon Kipp Ivey, 30, 1825 Rainbow Ct., Dillon, S.C., backed into a vehicle driven by Mishael Robinson Lail, 42, 125 Wilson Bridges Rd., Bessemer City, which was sitting stationary on N. Mountain Street. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Ivey vehicle: $100; to the Lail vehicle: $800.

11-17: A vehicle driven by Eric Montrell Crank, 31, 1461 Cherryville Rd., #1, Shelby, backed into an unoccupied, stationary vehicle belonging to Gaye Morgan Almasi, 53, 6383 Old Shelby Rd., Vale, in an E. Church St., parking lot. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Crank vehicle: $0; to the Almasi vehicle: $1,000.

11-17: A vehicle driven by Christopher James White, 52, 1364 Cat Square Rd., Vale, was turning from Church St., onto Mountain St., when a vehicle driven by Crystal Lee Hudson, 42,

11-18: A vehicle driven by Cynthia Ann Kelding, 71, 132 Moss St., Waco, failed to yield at a steady red light at the Church St., and Mountain St., intersection and then collided with a vehicle driven by Ethan Alexander Phillips, 20, 6415 Fairview School Rd., Vale, flipping it over. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Kelding vehicle: $5,000; to the Phillips vehicle: $5,000; Damages also to a street sign and telephone guidewire and a highway marker sign ($500 apiece), as well as a pole ($200). Both vehicles towed to KT Towing by KT Towing.

11-19: A vehicle driven by Tristan Michael Smith, 28, 880 Carolina Mill Cir., Lincolnton, told the responding officer a white/gray vehicle (a van) side-swiped him going in the same direction on Church Street (west). There was damage consistent with side-swiping a fixed object along the passenger side of Mr. Smith’s vehicle. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Smith vehicle: $4,000.

11-20: A vehicle driven by Charles Kelly Morris, 79, 116 Alexis Lucia Rd., Alexis, NC, and a vehicle driven by Shawn Benita White, 56, 144 Harry Robinson St., Dallas, were traveling in opposite directions on Church and Mulberry streets, in Cherryville when there was contact made with Mr. Morris’ driver side mirror and Ms. White’s driver side passenger door. No injuries reported and none to minor damage reported.

United Way of Gaston County to collect holiday gifts for Seniors

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

other inability to perform the duties of the office, a new judge shall be appointed for the duration of the term only. After a term of office has expired, the judge whose term has expired may elect to sit on an inferior court during good behavior, which court is to be determined by the Chief Justice or as Congress shall direct.”

“After this article is ratified, the senior-most judge currently serving on the supreme court, calculated by time served on the court, shall retire by the next presidential inauguration,” the proposed amendment continued. “The President after said inauguration shall nominate a successor. Every two years thereafter for sixteen years, the most senior remaining judge shall retire by January 20, whose successor shall be nominated by the sitting

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) 8644554.

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) 8644554, ext. 106.

City of Cherryville

116 S. Mountain Street NORTH CAROLINA 28021

Phone: (704)-435-1711 Fax: (704) 435-9933

Accepting Applications for Police

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Police Chief is the top-ranking law enforcement officer who manages and supervises all police department personnel and directs all daily police department operations.

Police Chief is a working police officer within the city who may work full-time shifts during all hours, including weekends and holidays. The Police Chief reports to the city manager and usually works administratively within an office inside the police department, but also sometimes investigates crime scenes in the field. The Police Chief is a highly visible public figure as well as a leader

For a complete job description, please visit cityofcherryville. com. Applications will be accepted through December 15th, 2002.

Chief

On Nov. 22, 2022, at approximately 12:39 a.m., an inmate in the Gaston County Jail was found unresponsive in his cell. Gaston County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) personnel immediately started rendering aid and performing CPR. GEMS and Fire personnel responded to the jail, and the inmate was transported to CaroMont Regional Medical center in Gastonia.

SBI requested to investigate inmate death at county jail Meeting schedule for the Cherryville New Year’s Shooters

The inmate, identified as Jason Pettus, was declared deceased at the hospital.

As is standard for inmate deaths, the GCSO has requested the NC State Bureau of Investigation (SBI)

December auditions for “The Importance of Being Earnest”

There are upcoming auditions for a production at the Cherryville Little Theatre starting Dec. 4 and ending Dec. 5, at 7 p.m.

The auditions are for the Oscar Wilde-written play, “The Importance of Being Earnest.”

The play is directed by Erika Barnes and, as has been noted, the auditions will be at Cherryville Little Theatre Sunday, Dec. 4 and Monday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. Performances are scheduled for Feb. 3, 4, 10, and 11 at 7 p.m., and Feb. 5 and 12, at 3p.m.

Sarah Fox Sandoval, of the Cherryville Little The-

atre, said, “Oscar Wilde’s famous comedy of manners, set in mid-century America, is the classic story of two men – Jack and Algernon – who use aliases to live more adventurous lives and win the hearts of Gwendolyn and Cecily, who both want only to be with someone named Earnest. A hilarious tale of miscommunication, mistaken identities and love, this modern adaptation of this Victorian play is one you’ll want to be a part of.”

Find their Facebook events for character breakdowns, scripts and more information.

Rusty Wise, Secretary, Cherryville New Year’s Shooters Inc., said that the group’s 2022-23 meetings and events schedule for the Cherryville New Year’s Shooters is: meeting – Wednesdays, Dec. 7, 14, and 21, at 6 p.m., at the Cherryville American Legion Post 100 building, 215 N. Pink St., Cherryville.

On Friday, Dec. 30, at 6 p.m., at the Pythians Lodge, 125 Fish Camp Rd., Cherryville, they will have drawings for the Musket Raffle, food etc.).

On Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at 12 a.m., Sunday night, at Black’s Grill, they shoot in the New Year 2023!

On Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at 6 p.m., will be the 2023 Annual Host Dinner, at Cherryville American Legion Post 100.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Paige Green City Clerk at 704-435-1709. Thank you.

The following is prohibited on all graves: ornaments, furniture, glass vases, glass cases or any other glass or porcelain items, light fixtures, decorative flags, toys, wooden or any other articles on poles, watering cans or any other article that may be considered objectionable by the city.

The City of Cherryville reserves the right to remove same without notice to the owner, any relative or other person. Exceptions to these rules are allowed at certain holidays (such as Easter and Christmas), but items must be removed immediately after the holiday, or they will be removed by the city. A solar light or a current flag of the United States of America may be placed in the original vase with the flower arrangement so long as it does not exceed 12 inches in total height above the top of vase.

THANKSGIVING

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this for its people.”

It was also noted by organizers that the Meals on Wheels folks in Cherryville did get a plate, loaded with all the fixings, for their Thanksgiving meal. As of the 11 a.m. start, 70 of those meals had already gone out, with more even on their way.

And, as was done last year, and year’s past, Mrs. Campbell said local churches sent volunteers to help out with serving the meals as well as picking up their shut-in’s meals.

Tammy noted, “(We) still (have the) same people (helping us); Food Lion donated the food and a crew

from Food Lion and I work with Cherryville Area Ministries to put the dinner on. I have volunteers from several churches and organizations (who came to help).”

Campbell noted the Legion Building’s parking lot was once again 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 prepared the meals.

Volunteer Rick Jenks said everything, as of the start of the meal, “…went really well,” adding that Max Jonas and the Food Lion crews were really tremendous as they made and brought food from preparation sites such as Anthony Grove Baptist Church and First Wesleyan Church of Cherryville, to name a few.

“Food Lion cooked the turkeys, I believe,” said Mr. Jenks, “as well as the green beans, corn and cranberries.” Jenks said Mr. Jonas prepared the potato salad and the slaw at Anthony

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THE CITY OF CHERRYVILLE WILL CLEAN OFF THE CITY MEMORIAL CEMETERY ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 9, 2022

to conduct an investigation. No further information is to be released at this time pending the conclusion of the SBI investigation.

JASON PETTUS

Grove Baptist Church. With the huge success of the 2022 event, the organizers are looking forward to next year’s event, and hopefully being able to feed even more people.

Jamie and Gary Carroll hard at work cooking and preparing food in the kitchen area of the Post 100 American Legion building as the 14th Annual Cherryville Community Thanksgiving got under way on Saturday, Nov. 19.

These young ladies loved helping out others as they move down the Thanksgiving Meal serving line. They will take the boxes over to the table set up behind them to complete the task of bagging them up and taking them outside to those waiting in the drive-through line.

(photos by Michael E. Powell/CF Media)

2022 Community Thanksgiving Meal organizer and director of volunteers, Tammy Campbell, and volunteer Chris Parris with a bagged meal for a family, ready to go in the drivethrough line at the Cherryville American Legion Building.

Cherryville Food Lion manager Scott Horner chats with a person waiting in line at the 14th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal on Saturday, Nov. 19.

OPINION

Making

(Editor’s note; This column appeared in the November 2019 issue of the Cherryville Eagle. It is being reprinted here due to some folks having asked to see it again… “Thank you!”, to all our readers!)

My first real memories of Thanksgiving were of my Pappaw and Mammaw Powell’s huge feasts. Mammaw and all the female Powells would conspire for months on end, so my Mom and my aunts once told me, figuring out what they needed food-wise, in order to make sure they had enough on hand when the cooking started. That was always a tall order since our relatives, when they all showed up, were as numerous as rabbits and never met a meal they didn’t like.

By Michael Powell michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com

and domestic), and a host of vegetables, sauces, and desserts. About the “wild” critters on the menu?

Let’s just say us kids were always told it was “deer”.

As always with my Granny, iced sweet tea and other soft drinks, and whatnot had to be included as they were part and parcel of any of her meals. And, as anyone even remotely Southern knows, iced sweet tea was created in the South.

TODAY’S QUOTE:

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.

–H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

ing room/TV room. The TV noise, normally the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or a football game of some sort, was blaring full blast to drown us kids out, but it didn’t work.

A slice of pumpkin pie or a dish of Mammaw’s hand-made vanilla ice cream was always in demand.

When the feasting slacked off the adults would then pile into the living room/TV room and the kids were soon outclassed in the noise department. All that adult-sized clamoring centered on whatever football game we were able to get on Pappaw and Mammaw’s old black and white television, a.k.a. the NBC affiliate.

old neighborhood than at our Thanksgiving dinners! But we never did. Not even when we got older. She knew; somehow, she just knew we were more “savvy” in the cussing department than we let on.

Afterwards, my Mom, Dad, and I would get in the old ‘57 Chevy and head over to her brother’s house to have a second feast with her family.

My Mom’s mom, my Uncle George and Aunt Doris; they would also lay on a big feast and when we sat down, it was off to the races again, gastronomically speaking.

Mom’s family, while not as large as my Dad’s, was also pretty grounded in the holiday feasting tradition.

much, but just the fact they even had one spoke volumes about Uncle George and his great job working for Illinois Central Railroad. I remember Dad telling Mom, “Honey, one day we’ll have one of those!”

Unfortunately, thanks to a drunk driver, that day never came for them, but they always had great hopes it would.

Today, our hopes and our traditions go on, though on a smaller scale.

of his receivers dead-on for another yard-eating pass play.

Some things we do have with us still: color television, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and football games on every channel imaginable.

Somewhere a turkey (or three) figured in the long food list, along with a good-sized mess of smoked hams, various other roast beasts (wild

An average Mammaw and Pappaw Powell Thanksgiving meal would span three rooms and roughly three and half-plus tables, all stacked and packed with every type of food imaginable.

For the longest time, my cousins and I were always relegated to the “kid table” set up in her spacious liv-

Many times, the kids had to leave the room, as if the adults were going to discuss something only their ears were privy to hear. Truth was, Mammaw didn’t want any of the us in there in case one of the men started using vulgar language.

My cousin Bubbie –he was like the brother I never had – and I didn’t have the heart to tell her we probably heard more ‘cuss’ words around the

Thanksgiving memories of what God has given us

I think most people in today’s United States are aware of the meaning as well as the history of Thanksgiving Day. As a fourth and fifth grade teacher I taught the history of Thanksgiving Day many, many times throughout the years. It was enjoyable to me to teach my students about this wonderful holiday that is overlooked by some people today.

By Anne S. Haynes

whom I ate many delicious meals. But at the same time, it makes me sad to know that all of those people are no longer here. But, just as quickly, I realize they are in heaven with all its glory and wonder.

she tried to include each person’s favorite food on such a big holiday. My favorite food was – and still is – chocolate cake. There’s something about chocolate cake and chocolate icing that just makes me feel good.

I remember watching football then on their thennew color television. By today’s standards it wasn’t

Gone are the huge Thanksgiving feasts with more food left over than you can imagine. Gone are the great times of listening and laughing at the adults whooping and hollering like kids themselves as Green Bay’s legendary quarterback Bart Starr tossed one downfield for a touchdown, or the great Johnny Unitas, drilling one

I often wonder what my grandparents, my parents, and most of my aunts and uncles would think about Thanksgiving today, were they here to do so. I can only imagine.

Whatever your holiday traditions are, it is my hope and prayer you get to enjoy them with those you love most in this world.

Here’s hoping you all had a great Thanksgiving!

And, as my ‘grands’ would say, “Go on now!

Make yourselves some new and wonderful traditions!”

Have Thanksgiving every day!

Thanksgiving always comes and goes too fast. We often think, “We need more time to focus on the Thanksgiving holiday.” For many, it seems that Thanksgiving gets sandwiched between Halloween and Christmas.

Glenn Mollette Guest Editorial

By late September, many of the stores and television commercials are focusing on Christmas.

and you can mow grass, work or walk until 9 p.m., or later every evening. Go with the flow and enjoy the differences.

here next year. There are no guarantees. Be kind, be loving. Say good words to them. Lift them up. It will make you feel better to give thanks for people and to anoint them.

Of course, when I think of Thanksgiving I think of family and food and giving thanks to God for our many blessings. I think of all the families who sat down to an abundance of great food this year with their loved ones and their friends. It puts a smile on my face to remember my family members who I grew up with and with

I also remember there are many people who have not been blessed with an abundance of food at Thanksgiving or any other time. I am thankful then for the families and churches and organizations that work very hard every year collecting and taking food to people in need.

Getting back to my family memories at Thanksgiving causes me to remember my sweet mom. She was a good cook and had a special way of cooking what we all liked as

Tommy and I always have a great time celebrating with my family and with his family on Thanksgiving and other holidays. Both groups are definitely on our ‘thankful’ list. Our list also includes our Heavenly Father, each other, all our relatives and friends, the USA, and our freedom, Shady Grove Baptist Church, our careers, possessions, and so on.

Being thankful on Thanksgiving is very important. But, in reality, we should be thankful for every day our Lord gives us.

The only way we can fix the “fast Thanksgiving” holiday is to make Thanksgiving celebration every day. We shouldn’t wait until Thanksgiving to give thanks but give thanks every day.

A thankful heart is a healthier heart. Living in an attitude of Thanksgiving celebrates the gift of life and every opportunity to live life.

Many of us have dreaded the shorter days – dark by 6 o’clock and soon by 5, or even 4:30 in some areas. I used to always dread that but my attitude has changed. I’m just happy to be alive to experience the changing seasons. Take advantage of these cooler, shorter days to get some rest. Longer days will be back soon

I miss the Thanksgivings when my mom and dad were alive and mother cooked. If everyone got together, we could have 20 people in the house. This was a tiring time for my mother. Be sure to always praise the person carrying the cooking load.

Time passes quickly. Every day we should embrace the day. When you see someone, talk to someone, share a meal with someone, then, by all means – embrace and savor the moment.

Give thanks for all occasions that you have to spend time with others whether family or friends.

Thanksgiving is not the same for many of us because there are empty seats at the table. We miss moms and dads who have left us for a better place. We miss wives, husbands, children, and siblings who have left this life too early. This makes us sad and dampens our spirits. Yet, look around and see the people who may not be

Jesus was anointed by Mary, the sister of Martha, before His arrest and crucifixion. Some criticized her for doing it but Jesus said she has “…prepared Me for the burial. Let her alone.”

He said she has done a good work. After Mary finished anointing Jesus’ feet the house was filled with the smell of the ointment.

When you love and are kind to people it always brings a better fragrance and atmosphere into the house. A part of this is showing Thanksgiving for them and toward them.

Mary ended up with that ointment on her hands and in her hair. When you do good stuff for people to honor them a lot of that good stuff comes back to you.

Have Thanksgiving every day. Give thanks, express thanks, and live in a spirit of being thankful. Your attitude will make your day better and encourage others around you.

The GOP’s future is with a governor, not Trump

By MICHAEL REAGAN Guest columnist

DeSantis, Kemp and Abbott.

Those governors were not just the Republican Party’s brightest stars in the recent disappointing midterms elections. With their smashing victories Tuesday night, Nov. 8, they showed us they’re the future of the GOP – and the party’s best hope for retaking the White House in 2024.

Ron DeSantis in Florida,

Brian Kemp in Georgia and Greg Abbott in Texas – each could move into the White House and quickly begin fixing the serious economic, immigration and fiscal fiascos Biden and Democrats have created.

Other Republican governors who could be capable presidents are out there, too. Kristi Noem of South Dakota comes to mind. So does Nikki Haley, the ex-governor of South Carolina.

But what about that other guy? You know, that crazy

ex-president reality-TV guy from New York with the red hats and the huge campaign rallies? Trump, I think his name was.

Well, he wasn’t actually running for anything this election – just stirring political things up in his usual divisive and headline-grabbing way.

But as just about every TV pundit, party mouthpiece and political editorial writer in America has been saying with glee since Wednesday morning, Don-

ald Trump was this week’s biggest loser.

And, sadly, they’re right.

The positive and negative results of the midterms prove that Republicans can – and should – move forward without Trump.

Trump’s great work for the party is done.

But despite all his remaining political power and his undiminished appeal to millions of “MAGA” Republicans, our most un-presidential ex-president has become the Democrats’ best

political weapon.

The midterms showed that they can still use Trump as a battering ram and a bogeyman to discredit and defeat top-quality Republican candidates.

In a column in August of 2021, after a Trump-endorsed candidate lost in a special House election, I saw this Trump problem coming.

I wrote that I was worried he had become a problem for a minority political party that always has to

capture the votes of independents and moderate Democrats if it hopes to win in the general elections.

“Donald Trump becomes a double-edged sword – you want his endorsement for the Republican primary, but because of him in the general election you’re liable to lose independents, suburban women and moderate Democrats.

I wrote that the loss by a Republican in a House race in Texas that he should

Thank the Lord, His holy Word is not fettered!

Second Timothy 2:9b, “But the word of God is not fettered.”

When I arrived at my first church, he was someone they warned me about. The chair of the PPRC said, “He is usually quiet, but be careful.”

People still talked about a Sunday in 1992 when the preacher mentioned Bill Clinton, how he stood up and walked out shaking his head. So, for the first little bit I would preach with one eye on him, and one eye on my notes.

You can imagine my fear when one Sunday, having waited until every-

one had shaken my hand he approached me, and gritting his teeth said, “I just don’t see things your way preacher.”

I moved into my best non-defense defensive mode, assuring him that my sermon was just one way of looking at the scripture, but there were plenty of other ways of looking at it, and I could very well be wrong.

“Don’t you back off with me,” he snapped. “I just said that your sermon shook me up. I didn’t ask you to take it back. Stick by your guns if you are a real preacher.” Then he said to me, in a very heavy tone, “Preacher, don’t you ever forget that some days, the only thing saving me from complete despair is whatever word of God you

Thankful for Salvation

(5th & Final Part of the “THANKFUL” series)

In the final part of the “Thankful” series, I am grateful for Salvation. I saved the best for last. In the Greek translation, the word for salvation is “sorteria”. It means that God rescues and delivers believers out of destruction and into His safety. It includes welfare, prosperity, deliverance, safety, preservation, and salvation. It’s also connected to the Greek word “sozo” which is similar to sorteria. It means to save, heal, preserve, and rescue. WOW! The Father’s salvation plan covered everything to restore “that which was lost,” and he did it all because of his immense love for us. Romans 5:8 (NLT) “But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.”

The Garden of Eden Humanity dropped the ball, and fell into sin, but before they disobeyed God, they had a lot going for them. They had intimate and perfect fellowship with God. They lived in a beautiful, prosperous environment supplied with everything they needed. They had strong healthy bodies, and a high level of knowledge and abilities. However, rebellion brought a curse into their lives, the earth, and generations to come. They were banished from the garden, and were forced to experience difficulty, pain, and sorrow. However, the mercy of God already had a plan of restoration through salvation by Jesus Christ. Paul echoes God’s declaration from Genesis that foreshadows how Jesus would die a painful death, but in return he would annihilate the devil’s power. In Romans 16:20 (NIV), Paul states, “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet….”

The Best Gift Salvation is a gift that not only impacts a person’s life on the earth, but also in eternity. John 11:25 (AMP)Jesus said to her, “I am the Resurrection and the Life. Whoever believes in (adheres to, trusts in, relies on) Me [as Savior] will live even if he dies.” If you haven’t received this amazing gift, my prayer is that God will reveal to you how real he is, how much he loves you, and how surrendering your life to him is the best decision you will ever make. The first step is to believe in Jesus Christ and what he has done for you. Then, ask God to forgive you for your sins and to become the Lord of your life. I have walked this journey with the Lord for a while, it has not always been easy, but it truly has been worth it!!!

PRAY THIS PRAYER:

“Lord, I confess you as my Lord and Savior. Forgive me when I have failed you in wicked thoughts, ungodly words, and wrong deeds. I don’t want any tension in our relationship. You are good, loving and merciful. Please cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Help me to live for you and please you. Thank you for dying for my sins. You were punished instead of me, and I am eternally grateful. I also praise you for giving me a joyful, wonderful life. I recognize that all my blessings come from you. In Jesus’ name I pray - Amen.”

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

happen to speak in the sermon. Don’t you dare take it back.”

In this epistle Paul writes to his younger colleague from a jail cell. He tells Timothy to “…remember Jesus Christ as preacher in my gospel.” Paul being in jail can’t be with Timothy to guide him. Paul is in chains, picture him in the Roman Alcatraz, the man is bound hands, feet, head; the Romans have done everything they can to restrict his movement. But it turns out, you can chain the man, but you can’t fetter the words, the Word. So, Paul writes to Timothy encouraging him to, “…do your best to present yourself to God; a workman who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth (2:15).”

Father Tim was the episcopal priest in Can-

ton, a man simply full of wisdom. He had served in the ministry so long, he was the embodiment of the grizzled veteran who had forgot more about ministry than us young preachers could ever hope to learn. Yet, he wasn’t cynical or burnt out, he held such a hopeful vision for the future of the church.

I asked him about that one day. I said, “How can you be so hopeful? Don’t you see the Pew reports that come out, and the denominational reports decrying the decline in the church?”

Father Tim laughed and said, “I remember when they integrated the schools here in Canton. There was a meeting for the community to discuss it. It was billed to many of the white parents as a way to ‘save our schools.’ One by one, angry speakers rose to

speak about what could be done to keep, ‘them out.’ There were even calls for violence to protect ‘ours’ from ‘theirs.’ But there was an old half-broken Baptist preacher in town, who had baptized, married, or buried just about everyone at one point or another. He came late to the meeting, and stood in the back listening. After an hour or so of these tirades, he asked for the microphone. The crowd made a perfect lane for this preacher, and he stood at the microphone, and in a voice that sounded far too clear for his small frame, he said, “There is neither male nor female, Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, white nor black, for there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism. Go home and read your Bibles.”

Father Tim said, “I’m hopeful because the word

Cherryville Area Places of Worship

of God is just as potent today as it was the very first time God uttered ‘Let there be light.’”

Paul says, “But the word of God is not fettered.” While we as people might be constrained by all manners of things, the book on which we stand, the book on which we place our lives, is not. God’s word continues to confront, challenge, and empower us as we seek to live the lives of disciples here and now.

This month as we grow in both the love of God and the love of our neighbor, may we be led by a deep desire to grow in the Word of God. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

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

Waco Baptist Church

262 N. Main Street, Waco, NC

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

REV. ZACK CHRISTY Pastor – First United Methodist Church, Cherryville

DANYALE PATTERSON

ARPA

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in March 2021, provides relief funds to state, local and tribal governments that have been negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, “delivering immediate and direct relief to families and workers impacted by the COVID-19 crisis,” according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Governments can use ARPA funds for specific purposes, including addressing public health concerns, replacing lost revenue, expanding broadband and providing premium pay.

County commissioners and city council members throughout the state made spending decisions for the $3.2 million in ARPA funding distributed to local governments. Those decisions varied from fixing sewer systems to bolstering local farmers markets.

For the state’s $5.4 billion ARPA allotment, the N.C. General Assembly made the spending decision, including Gov. Roy Cooper’s ARPA recommendation in the state’s fiscal budget approved in November 2021.

In the recommendation, Cooper wrote that the state’s ARPA allocation should be used for “assisting those families most impacted by the pandemic, upgrading our infrastructure, preparing our workforce, promoting business development and innovation and positioning government to best serve our people.”

Investing in infrastructure

More than half of North Carolina’s ARPA funds have been earmarked to improve the state’s infrastructure, or systems and facilities that maintain the community and economy.

To date, the state has allocated about $2.9 billion (of the $5.4 billion) in ARPA funds toward addressing infrastructure deficits, according to the N.C. Pandemic Recovery Office. Of that amount, about $1.8 billion is reserved for water system improvements, such as repairs to wastewater treatment facilities.

“It’s the category of spending that will probably have the longest sale,” said Lee Lilley, director of the pandemic recovery at the Office of Governor Roy Cooper.

“Built infrastructure takes a little while to do, but it’s really transformative for a lot of places,” Lilley said.

The state is using ARPA to fund N.C. Department of Environmental Quality grants

that local governments and nonprofit organizations can apply to get funding for public water system projects.

The projects, many of which will take place on the coast, will update aging infrastructure to ensure clean drinking water for nearby residents.

“Spending money on water and sewer, I mean, that’s foundational for businesses to be able to make investments and to be able to grow. It’s foundational for communities to be able to increase their housing stock,” said Scott Mooneyham from the N.C. League of Municipalities, which advised local governments through ARPA allocations.

Other state ARPA-funded programs include the $48 million Rural Transformation Grant, which provided rural communities funding to enhance communities, revitalize downtowns and strengthen neighborhoods.

Broadband in “every corner of the state”

In addition to water system improvements, the state’s other large investment into infrastructure is through its broadband expansion initiative, to which the N.C. General Assembly allocated $660 million in ARPA funding.

Expanding internet access in North Carolina rose in importance during the COVID19 pandemic, NCDIT Secretary for Broadband and Digital Equity Nate Denny said.

“The pandemic drove home how urgent access to a high-speed internet connection is to every part of modern life: the ability to work from home, learn from home, complete homework, access telemedicine services, apply for jobs or access government services,” Denny said.

Most of North Carolina’s ARPA money for broadband expansion has been used to bolster N.C. Department of Information Technology grants, specifically the Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology grant and the

Through these programs, the state uses its ARPA money to match funds that local governments or internet providers pledge to broadband infrastructure projects.

In total, $750 million of the state’s ARPA funds will go toward the GREAT grant and CAB program, according to the state budget.

“Our goal here is to ultimately connect every corner of the state to high speed internet,” Lilley said.

According to the governor’s office, broadband infrastructure projects funded through the GREAT grant

Notice of Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Cherryville City Council will meet on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cherryville Community Building located at 106 S Jacob Street to hold a Public Hearing in consideration of a Zoning Map Amendment for Parcel ID # 207096. This parcel is located at the intersection of s. Pink Street and S. Mountain Street. The property is currently zoned as General Manufacturing and Commercial (GMC) and is requested to be amended to that of the Single and Two-Family Residential (R-9) Zoning District.

For more information, please contact Zoning Administrator Alex Blackburn at 704-435-1705 or at ablackburn@cityofcherryville.com

CE (11/30 & 12/7/22)

Notice of Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Cherryville City Council will meet on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cherryville Community Building located at 106 S Jacob Street to hold a Public Hearing in consideration of a Special Use request for 230 Dick Beam Road, further identified as PID # 210764. The Special Use request is for a Cut Stone Fabrication business to be located in the existing structure.

For more information, please contact Zoning Administrator Alex Blackburn at 704-435-1705 or at ablackburn@cityofcherryville.com

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AMENDMENT

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President after that date. In the event of a vacancy resulting from the death, resignation, or impeachment of a judge of the supreme court sitting as of the time this article is adopted, a new judge shall be appointed for the duration of the term that would have otherwise elapsed according to this section.”

If this provision were in place today, Associate Justice Clarence Thomas would be the first justice forced into retirement. He

will provide high-speed internet access to 487,000 households and businesses in North Carolina.

Helping small business

The second-largest portion of North Carolina’s ARPA funds – $666 million – has been disbursed to businesses and organizations, spanning from public libraries to museums.

Within this spending category, more than $500 million in ARPA funding has been earmarked for the Business Recovery Grant, for which small businesses that suffered an economic loss of at least 20 percent can apply.

More than 7,000 businesses have received funding through the program, according to the governor.

The state’s remaining $1.9 billion is appropriated toward COVID-19 research, premium pay for public school teachers, housing assistance and more.

Challenges with ARPA

Despite billions of ARPA dollars allocated to address the negative effects of the

GOVERNOR

From Page 4 have easily won “could be a wake-up call for the GOP’s leaders – a warning that Trump’s power within the Republican Party could hurt their big plans for next fall.”

OK, so sometimes even I can see the future.

But it was pretty obvious then and it’s more obvious now – Trump is a liability for the GOP and it should now look to its younger

has served on the U.S. Supreme Court since 1991.

Ilan Wurman of Arizona State University’s law school, representing conservatives, labels the proposed amendment a compromise in a “raging battle” over the Supreme Court’s future. “We fix the number of Supreme Court justices at nine,” Wurman said during an online discussion. “So, no possibility of court-packing or changing the number save a future constitutional amendment.”

Staggered 18-year terms ensure two Supreme Court appointments every presidential term, Wurman explained. “We know

COVID-19 pandemic, many of the issues persist.

An estimated 4 million North Carolina residents lack reliable internet access, and $16.72 billion worth of water infrastructure projects is needed statewide over the next 20 years, according to the U.S. Department of Environment Protection Agency.

“Even with the significant funding we received through ARPA and other funding sources through the pandemic, is it able to solve all the challenges local governments and communities have? Absolutely not. The scale of those challenges are far greater than the funding available,” said Nathan Ramsey from Land of Sky Regional Council, which assisted Western North Carolina’s local governments in ARPA allocation.

All ARPA funds must be allocated by 2024, a deadline the state made with ARPA’s inclusion in the state budget. Any business or organization receiving the funding must spend it by December 2026.

generation of all-star governors for leadership. With the Great Red Wave never showing up except in Florida – where it hit like a Category 12 hurricane – the most positive results from Tuesday – other than likely taking back the House from Nancy Pelosi –were the easy wins by those governors.

The blindly loyal Democrat voters of Pennsylvania proved they don’t care how unqualified or unhealthy or leftwing their candidates are

like clockwork there are going to be two appointments. It reduces the temperature of confirmation battles,” he said.

Confirmations are automatic within three months of a nomination unless the Senate votes against the appointment. “What does this mean? Merrick Garland may not have been approved, but he would have gotten a vote,” Wurman said.

Garland, now the Biden administration’s attorney general, never saw a vote on his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court during the closing months of Barack Obama’s presidency.

Caroline Fredrickson of Georgetown Law School, representing progressives, supported a larger Supreme Court. She was willing to set that preference aside to secure a compromise containing term limits.

“We also believe that term limits are good government,” she said. “It’s completely anomalous in the world, except for a very few … countries that have life tenure for their highest courts.”

“It just doesn’t make any sense to have somebody be able to be in [that] kind of position — especially with the way judicial review works in the United States and the immense power that the Supreme Court has to determine the direction of our lives for generations.”

Ilya Shapiro of the Manhattan Institute, representing libertarians, cautioned against overselling the amendment as a way to cool down Supreme Court political debates.

“This would make the court even more a part of presidential and Senate campaigns,” Shapiro said. “But it would eliminate arbitrary or politically timed retirements, morbid health watches over octogenarian justices, appointments of 23-year-olds so they can serve for 80 years, and those sorts of things that detract from public confidence in the court as an institution.”

Jon Guze, senior fellow in legal studies at the John Locke Foundation, offered a favorable

by electing poor John Fetterman to the U.S. Senate.

But smarter, less tribal voters in Georgia, New York, Texas and elsewhere showed us on Tuesday they are tired of both political extremes. That’s why the Senate is 50 – 50.

Normal Americans just want the economy fixed, the border fixed and the crime wave fixed so they can live in peace and prosperity.

DeSantis, Kemp, Abbot and other governors like them make the best presi-

assessment of the plan. “Of the proposed changes to the way seats on the U.S. Supreme Court are filled, this is one of the most sensible I’ve seen,” Guze told Carolina Journal. “It would go a long way toward cooling the partisan intensity of the nomination and approval process.”

“Unfortunately, it wouldn’t work in North Carolina, where our Supreme Court justices are elected, but it would be awfully nice if something could be done to cool the partisan intensity that has characterized the court in recent years,” Guze added.

The proposed Supreme Court changes are tied to a larger group of revisions, dubbed Amendment XXXI, dealing with federal appointments. The amendment also would change rules regarding Senate confirmation of presidential treaties and appointments.

Other proposed amendments deal with changes to presidential eligibility, a legislative veto of executive actions, impeachments, and the future of the constitutional amendment process. All are tied to the Constitution Drafting Project at the National Constitution Center.

Nine scholars compiled the list of amendments. Each amendment required at least six votes, with at least one vote from each of the three ideological groups.

“Team Conservative” featured Wurman, Robert George of Princeton University, Michael McConnell of Stanford Law School, and Colleen Sheehan of Arizona State University. “Team Libertarian” featured Shapiro, Timothy Sandefur of the Goldwater Institute, and Christina Mulligan of Brooklyn Law School. “Team Progressive” featured Fredrickson and Jamal Greene of Columbia Law School.

Conservative, progressive, and libertarian groups also submitted their own separate groups of constitutional revisions. The National Constitution Center is a private, nonprofit group that bills itself as “America’s leading platform for constitutional education and debate.”

dential candidates for Republicans.

They’re the ones who know how to fix things and get things done. Unlike senators, or New York billionaires, as the chief executives of their states they come to Washington with the valuable experience they need to run a government.

If voters don’t put a governor in the Oval Office, you won’t get a competent executive, you’ll get a bumbling sales manager.

CHS’ Landon Hahn to play baseball for Belmont Abbey Crusaders

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Cherryville High School

three-sport phenom Landon Hahn signed a letter of intent last week to play baseball for the Crusaders of Belmont Abbey.

Hahn, equally at home on a football field or a basketball court, penned his name to a paper indicating his desire to play for the Division II, Conference Carolinas Crusaders.

Hahn, surrounded by his family and a host of friends, coaches, and well-wishers, sat at a table in the CHS library, where countless other Ironmen athletes have penned their names onto similar LOIs in the past,

Landon has been a driving force on and off the field for the Ironmen squads with whom he has played as well as the Post 100 American Legion teams for whom he has played.

The normally chatty and exuberant Hahn was all smiles but a man of few words when asked the standard journalistic question of “how does it feel” to be signing to play at that next level of baseball.

“It feels great and amazing! I’m just going to go and compete and see how far I can get,” said the youngster, who wants to major in sports management while at the Abbey.

CHS Athletic Director Scott Harrill, who also coaches Landon on the bas-

“Landon is, for a coach; well… he’s what you’re looking for. He’s got the energy, the competiveness, the desire to play… he’s the whole package! He is a kid who plays at his highest level. Landon, for us, has always been that guy!”

Heavner continued, “He refuses to accept mediocrity. He wants the best for himself; for his team to be the best. He is pretty special for that reason. He’s also a great kid, in and out of the classroom and is very involved in his church (Anthony Grove Baptist Church). He brings out the best in people; in the classrooms; everywhere! It is a tremendous honor and a privilege to coach him.”

Landon’s Post 100 head

Last, but certainly not least, Landon’s mom, Cal-

lie,

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More post-season awards for CHS’ Rileigh Kiser

After a successful 2022 season, the post-season awards for Coach Leigh Kiser’s team keep coming in.

Rileigh Kiser has been selected to the All-Region 6 team and to the NCVBCA 1A All-State team according to Lady Ironmen VB Head Coach Kiser.

“It is the fourth time Rileigh has been named to the All-Region team, and the third year making the All-State team,” said Coach Kiser. “She leaves Cherryville High as the most decorated volleyball player in school history with her career accomplishments.”

According to Coach Kiser, Rileigh leaves as the school leader in serve aces; second in career assists; and third in defensive digs. She concluded, “We are proud of what Rileigh has accomplished and the career that she has had at Cherryville High School.”

CHS

varsity volleyball setter Rileigh Kiser in action serving in one of the team’s games during the Fall season.

(Eagle/CF Media file photo)

Landon Hahn, posing with his mom and dad, David and Callie Hahn, as they all hold a Belmont Abbey Crusaders pennant. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) him and I believe baseball is the right direction for him. He is a good leader; loves to play the game of baseball; and I feel this is another step in his career.”

said,

are so proud he has set high goals for himself. He has done that since he was little. It’s exciting to watch what God’s got in store for him.”

David, agreed, adding,

couldn’t

more proud of him, and we’re excited to see what God has in store for him!” Christian smiled and said simply, “I am very proud of him and for him.”

Front row, left to right are: grandmother, Brenda Hahn (standing); (sitting) dad, David Hahn; Landon, mom, Callie Hahn; and brother, Christian. Back row, standing left to right are: Post

100 American Legion head coach Bobby Dale Reynolds; CHS Ironmen baseball assistant coach Seth Freeman; CHS Ironmen head baseball coach Scott Heavner; CHS Principal Shawn Hubers; CHS Athletic Director and Landon’s Ironmen basketball coach, Scott Harrill; grandparents Curtis and Jane Rayfield, and Marigrace Moyer.

Hometown Holiday with Darin & Brooke Aldridge

Cherryville’s own “Sweethearts of Bluegrass,” Darin and Brooke Aldridge, will hold their annual holiday concert in a new location this year.

The husband and wife duo are holding their annual concert in their hometown in a venue they know very well: First Baptist Church of Cherryville.

“Holding it in the Church is going to be very special for us,” says Darin. “Just being in such an inspirational venue in our hometown surrounded by family and special friends and fans will make this Christmas even more special for us”.

He noted all tickets are general admission with no reserved seats. Tickets are $20 if purchased from a participating merchant or $25 if ordered online at www.ticketsnc.com.

The Hometown Holiday Concert will feature a blend of music celebrating the season and hit songs from the couple’s many recordings and live performances.

Darin and Brooke tour nationally with their band and have performed more than 50 times on the “Grand Ole Opry”. One of their new songs, “Grand Ole Circle”, pays tribute to the stars of the Opry who made it possible for “dreamers like us” to perform on country music’s most hallowed stage.

Their new album, “This Life We’re Livin’”, (available

on CD or vinyl) has been the most chart-topping recording the Aldridges have released.

Brooke has received the International Bluegrass Music Association's Female Vocalist of the year four times and Darin has received the Mentor of the year from IBMA. Darin & Brooke appeared on national television several times this year on PBS’s “Song of the Mountains”; RFD’s “Country Family Reunion; Larry’s Country Diner; the TBN network’s “Huckabee Show”; and CBS for “Opry Live”.

Darin and Brooke hope you’ll join them for Hometown Holiday and look forward to helping put a little holiday in your heart.

Here are the details: Darin and Brooke Aldridge Hometown Holiday Concert, December 10, at 7 p.m., First Baptist Church Cherryville, located at 301 E. First St., Cherryville, NC.

Tickets: $20 at ACE Hardware,Victoria Cole Gifts and First Baptist Church. Tickets are $25 if ordered online at www.ticketsnc.com.

KM Christmas Parade Saturday, December 3

Join your friends downtown as the city presents the Kings Mountain Christmas Parade, December 3 at 3 p.m.

The parade will line-up at 1:00 p.m. on East Gold Street near Mountain Rest Cemetery, proceed downtown and turn right on up South Battleground Avenue and right on US 74 near the overhead bridge on King Street, and disband on Deal Street located near Advance Auto Parts.

Over 100 entries are expected for this special parade, including the Kings Mountain High School Marching Mountaineers, Mayor Scott Neisler,

City of Kings Mountain’s City Manager and Elected Officials, Cleveland County Commissioners, the Catawba Shrine Club’s Gator Patrol, and the jolly ole elf himself, Santa Claus, and many other surprises. Kings Mountain own 2022 Mountaineer Football Team will serve as Grand Marshals for this special event.

The Christmas Parade will impact various roads beginning on Gold Street at the intersection of Highway 161; west down Battleground Avenue (216); east on 74 Business, then south on Deal St. Motorists are urged to use extreme

caution while traveling through Kings Mountain.

While vehicles will not be allowed, spectators are encouraged to take chairs or stand along the parade route.

After the parade, City of Kings Mountain will host “Kings Mountain Christmas Festival, which will include, a Downtown Artisan Market, Carriage Rides, Fantasy Light Show and Katie and Grady Costner Christmas Lights Extravaganza at Patriots Park. This event will begin at 5:30 p.m.

December 3, 10 and 17

KM Christmas Festival takes over Patriots Park

It’s time to ring in the holiday season, and this year there is no better place to celebrate than in Downtown Kings Mountain with a month-long Kings Mountain Christmas Festival featuring amazing Christmas lights, interactive experiences, and free festive fun for the entire family.

Make plans to gather downtown for an evening with, Christmas lights, carriage rides, hayrides, train rides interactive characters, and much more!

holiday magic. Step into a Hallmark movie as twinkling Christmas lights illuminate city streets with Mayor Scott Neisler’s signature Downtown Christmas Fantasy Light Show where a dazzling display of lights synchronize to music playing on your car’s radio (tune into 87.9 to enjoy the show!) Stroll through Patriots Park and experience Costner’s Christmas Lights Extravaganza, where one special display will be unveiled, guaranteed to take your breath away. Liberty

Downtown Artisan Market featuring local goods that will make the perfect stocking stuffers, and, of course, the extremely popular Polar Express Train Rides will be returning for another season. All this and more in Downtown Kings Mountain, Saturdays, December 3, 10 and 17, 2022 from 5:308:30pm.

For more information, contact the Special Events Department at 704-730-2101, access their website at www. kingsmountainchristmas.com

By: Amy Bridges

Come celebrate the holidays with the Town of Forest City! For years this small town in Western North Carolina has been known as a “Hallmark Christmas” movie set during the holiday season. In fact, RomanticAsheville.com calls it the #1 Christmas town in the greater Asheville area and the #2 place to see Christmas lights in Western North Carolina! Carl White’s Life in the Carolina’s tv show ranks Forest City as the #1 Christmas Light Destination in North Carolina!

The Town of Forest City kicks off the holiday season on Thanksgiving night, November 24, with the annual tree lighting ceremony near the fountain! The ceremony begins at 6:30pm and features live music from the local quartet, “In His Glory”. At 7pm, Mayor Steve Holland and his special guest will flip the switch to turn on over one million Christmas lights! Many of the Main Street Merchants will be open, so come out, support local, and get an early start on your holiday shopping! Main Street will become a pedestrian walkway on Thanksgiving! Main Street will be closed to traffic and parking from Broadway Street to Church Street beginning at 9AM. People attending the tree lighting are asked to park in the municipal parking lots between Main Street and Trade Street, the grassy area across from First Baptist Church, and around POPS. Main Street will reopen at 9PM.

On Sunday, November 27, the Forest City Merchants Association and the Town of Forest City present the Forest City Christmas Parade at 3pm. With over 100 units, this parade is always a crowd pleaser! The parade lines up at McNair Stadium and travels East on Main Street to the First United Methodist Church. There will be no parking allowed along the parade route.

Beginning Friday, December 2, the Town kicks off the weekend Hometown Holiday Festivities! On Fridays through December 16, join us for carriage rides, hayrides, ice-skating and visits with Santa! Reserve your own, private, horse-drawn carriage for a ride under the lights along historic Main Street. Visit www.exploreforestcity.com beginning November 28 at 12PM to make reservations. Carriages can seat 4 adults or fewer adults plus additional children. Carriages are $40 for 15 min. Carriages load on Huntley Street behind the POPS concession stand. Hayrides run from 6pm-9pm. Tickets are $3 per person. The hayride wagon loads in front of Main Street Meetings, 108 East Main Street. Ice-skating is from 6pm-until. Cost is $8 and includes skates.

On Saturdays, December 3 through December 17, join us for carriage rides, hay rides, ice skating and visits with Santa! Reserve your own, private, horse-drawn carriage for a ride under the lights along historic Main Street. Visit www.exploreforestcity.com beginning November 28 at 12PM to

make reservations. Carriages can seat 4 adults or fewer adults plus additional children. Carriages are $40 for 15 min. Carriages load ion Huntley Street behind the POPS concession stand. Ice-skating is from 6pm-until. Cost is $8 and includes skates.

Walk through a winter wonderland inside POPS and get a family picture inside the largest lighted ornament in the region! And don’t forget to check out the lighted tree inside POPS!

Explore Forest City Main Street Association will be selling hot chocolate, cider and coffee at the POPS concession stand on Friday and Saturday nights. Grab a bite to eat at one of the Main Street restaurants or from one of the local food trucks parked at the Rutherford County Farmers Market shed.

Visitors entering the Town from US 74 at Exit 182 will notice the Christmas displays at the Thermal Belt Rail Trail Pine Street Trailhead. Displays are also in the roundabout at Park Square near the Park Square Trailhead and in the grassy area near First Baptist Church.

While in Forest City, make sure to visit our local restaurants and shops on historic Main Street. Enjoy a meal, shop for unique Christmas gifts, and view the decorated storefront windows as you stroll along historic Main Street.

Lights are on each night November 25 through Sunday, January 1 and are on from 5pm-11pm.

Come visit with the Town of Forest City this holiday season!

the Bowling Sisters.

City of Kings Mountain is proud to welcome Kelly Crabb & the Bowling Sisters and their Merry Little Christmas Tour to Patriots Park, Saturday, December 3. This free concert will begin at 6:00 p.m. with King’s Highway and then Kelly Crabb and the Bowling Sisters at 7:00 p.m.

Cherryville’s own “Sweethearts of Bluegrass,” Darin and Brooke Aldridge. (photo provided)

(photo provided)

KELLY CRABB & THE BOWLING SISTERS

KING’S HIGHWAY

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR SALE

PURE RAW LOCAL HONEY. $20 quart, $12 pint. Produced in Rutherford County. Comb honey $24 quart. Call/ text Jackson Corbin 828-9801823.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HAIRSTYLIST

extensions etc. Competitive booth rental rates. Must have a valid Cosmetology License Job Type: Full-time Contact Becky @ 704-692-7094 (704) 692-7094 rssimmons10@ gmail.com

BUSINESS SERVICES

NO-BUG CHRISTMAS! Bob’s Pest Control. Yard sprays only. Ants, fire ants, yellow jackets, roaches, mice, rats. 704-689-7024.

WARREN AUTOMOTIVE SALES & SERVICE. State of the Art Diagnostics for Major or Minor Repairs. - Trusted & Skilled Mechanics. Tuesday - Saturday 10 - 6 (828) 748-8050

WE DO IT ALL! Customer service 864-219-8495. Problems, complaints, concerns 864-490-9803.

USED & NEW MOBILITY CHAIRS From $475. Call Scooterman John @ NC Mobility Services 704-951-4224

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

BRAND NEW 16’ ALUMINUM Walk Board, $200. (1) 1000 watt generator, new, $100. Call 704-530-7576

FIREWOOD FOR SALE Truck and Trailer Loads. $50 - $75. Can Deliver. 704466-7623.

1999 DODGE 1500. $800. I have ‘99 Dodge pickup, been wrecked, has some good body parts, has good 360 engine and new radiator. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

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

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

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

FIREWOOD. SEASONED 95% OAK., 1/4 cord load$70, $85 - delivered. Bundles - $5 each. 704-435-3970 or 704-458-3081.

PORTABLE ROOM SIZE A/C UNIT Hisence Brand. Cools 250 Sq. Ft. “Like New!” Original Owner. $255 Firm. Call between 10am & 8pm. (828) 863-0596

10FT. X 10FT. X 6FT. chain link dog lot with dog house. $250. 828-919-1477

FOR SALE

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

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

TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. 704434-6389, (704) 473-0867

WANT TO BUY

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

CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-6926767, (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

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

FREE HORSE MANURE COMPOST. Free horse manure compost. Great for gardens. Located in Bostic, NC. 828-447-0652 (828) 447-0652

PETS & LIVESTOCK

PETS & LIVESTOCK CHRISTMAS PUREBRED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. $500 each. Ready to go December 4th. Text 704-6856323 or call 704-702-2235 for more information.

AKC REGISTERED SCHNAUZER PUPPIES. Salt & Pepper. Ready by Dec 15th. Call or text, (704) 915-0004

REAL ESTATE OUT OF AREA

2 BEDROOM HOME WITH BASEMENT and 10 acres. South Mountains, at 4570 Double Head Road, Connelly Springs, NC (old 18 Hwy). $140,000 firm. 828-308-4267

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

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

AMERICAN BRITTANY PUPPIES FOR SALE. CHAMPION BLOODLINES 9 WEEKS OLD. READY FOR NEW HOMES. ORANGE AND WHITE, VET CHECKED, WILL BE UP TO DATE ON VACCINATIONS. CALL FOR DETAILS, ASK FOR BEN. MALES $850.00 ONE FEMALE LEFT $1000.00. CHECK RIDGEVIEW BRITTANYS ON FB. 704-472-3652 (704) 472-3652 BRITMAN657@ YAHOO.COM

GREAT DANE PUPPY FOR SALE. Call for info. 704-3001404, or (980) 404-0068

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES $800. Golden doodle puppies $1,000. All 7 weeks old, male & female. All have had first shots. 704-309-4513.

AKC REGISTERED CANE CORSO PUPS. Ready to go. All shots UTD. For more info, contact Ronnie (704) 9742716

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

CARS & TRUCKS

FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

COUNTRY LIVING, POLKVILLE. 2 Bedroom farmhouse. 2 acres, central heat/air. No Smoking or Pets. Not HAP eligible! $575. (704) 487-5480

2 BEDROOM DUPLEX, FALLSTON. Quiet area, central heat/ air, stove, refrigerator, H/W floors. No smoking or pets. Not HAP eligible. Available Dec 1st. $600 mo. (704) 487-5480

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

COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDING FOR RENT across the street from the hospital at 803 N. Washington Street, Shelby. Previously a dentist office and would make a great salon. Call for pricing, 704-3002820

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

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

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

HOME REMODELING. Interior and exterior remodeling. Call Charlie today for your free estimate! (828) 244-7087 charliejohnston32@gmail. com

HANDYMAN. All rental and residential services. No job too small. Call Ray at 704813-7623

TRIPLE D PAINTING, LLC. All your painting needs. Free estimates. Over 25 yrs experience! Facial board replacement available!!! Many local references available !! (704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@ gmail.com

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

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

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

FOR SALE

2021 MOPAD 50 cc, Black, $700. Call: 980-404-0292.

20X20 DOUBLE CAR METAL CARSHED. Metal double car shed approx 5 yrs old. No rust. No damage. Paid $1800. You move - located in Kings Mtn. Serious inquiries only - call and lv msg - will return call. (704) 420-1056

OLD GAMBLING MACHINE $150. Would make a good man cave piece. (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.

net

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

MOBILITY CHAIRS, SERVICE, USED/NEW. Mobility chairs from $450. to $1695. Service, used and new chairs. Call/text Scooterman John. 704-951-4224 (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail. com

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

SEASONED MIXED HARDWOOD. Cut, split and delivered, stacked on truck, $100. $10 fee for stacking off the truck. 828-395-0758.

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

EZ-GO GAS GOLF CART. $550. MPI 2400 Monitor heater with tank & stand, uses kerosene, $700. Burning Barrels $10. Feed Barrels $20. Totes from $60-$100. Call Jeff, Hickory, NC (828) 327-4782

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

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

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

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

OEG BANTUM CHICKENS. Free to good home. (704) 4661398

CAMPERS

MALTIPOO PUPPY

AKC REGISTERED AKITA PUPPIES. Ready Dec 3rd. Serious inquiries only. Nice size, beautiful puppies. (704) 600-5975

PITBULL PUPPIES, MALE AND FEMALE. 7 weeks and 10 weeks old. $150 to $350. Call or text 704-974-8055.

GERMAN SHEPHERD FEMALE. Solid black, 18 months old, AKC registered, working bloodline. $450. 828-429-0053, 828-7489238. Check our Facebook at Dysart Wolf & Sheperd Kennel.

VACATIONS

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

COMFY AND VERY

MOBILE HOMES

3-4 BEDROOM HOUSE FOREST CITY 3 bedroom can be used as 4th bedroom. Carport, deck, heatpump. $1400 plus deposit. 828-458-7403. (828) 458-7403

2 BAY SHOP & GRILL for lease. Low rent. 4982 US Highway 64, Union Mills, 28167. Contact Devinder 864533-1353.

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $550 per month. 828-382-0475.

CHRISTMAS PUPPIES! AKC LABRADORS. One chocolate male, one black male, two black females remaining. 8 weeks old. Parents on site. Vet-checked, dewormed, first shots

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

Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

By JIM MILLER Editor

Dear Savvy Senior, I started a walking program a few months ago to help me lose weight but I’ve been having problems with my legs and hips hurting during my walk, although they feel better once I stop. I thought it was just because I’m getting old, but my neighbor was telling me about a leg vein disease she has called PAD and thinks I may have something similar. What can you tell me about this?

Limping Linda

Dear Linda, The health condition your neighbor is telling you about is known as “peripheral arterial disease” (or PAD), which is an under the radar disease that affects approximately 8 to 12 million Americans.

It happens when the arteries that carry blood to the legs and feet become narrowed or clogged over the years with fatty deposits or plaque, causing poor circulation.

But you also need to be aware that because PAD is a systemic disease, people

that have it are also much more likely to have clogged arteries in other areas of the body like the heart, neck and brain, which greatly increase the risks of heart attack or stroke.

Few Symptoms Unfortunately, PAD goes undiagnosed and untreated way too often because most people that have it experience few, if any symptoms. The most common symptom, however, is similar to what you’re experiencing: pain and cramping in the hip, thigh or calf muscles, especially when walking or exercising but usually disappears after resting for a few minutes.

Another reason PAD is under-diagnosed is because many people assume that aches and pains go along with aging and simply live with it instead of reporting it to their doctor.

Other possible symptoms to be aware of include leg numbness or weakness, coldness or skin color changes in the lower legs and feet, or ulcers or sores on the legs or

feet that don’t heal.

Are You at Risk?

Like most other health conditions, the risk of developing PAD increases with age. Those most vulnerable are people over the age of 50 who smoke or used to smoke, have elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, are overweight, or have a family history of PAD, heart attack or stroke. African Americans are also twice as likely to have PAD as Caucasians.

If you’re experiencing any symptoms or if you’re at increased risk of PAD, you need to be tested by your doctor or a vascular specialist. He or she will probably perform a quick and painless ankle-brachial index test, which is done by measuring your blood pressure in your ankle as well as your arm and compare the two numbers. Your doctor may also do imaging tests such as ultrasound, magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), and computed tomographic (CT) angiography.

With early detection, many cases of PAD

can be treated with lifestyle modifications including an improved diet, increased physical activity and smoking cessation.

If lifestyle changes aren’t enough, your doctor may also prescribe medicine to prevent blood clots, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and control pain and other symptoms. And for severe PAD, the treatment options are angioplasty (inflating a tiny balloon in the artery to restore blood flow then removed), the insertion or a stent to reopen the artery, or a graft bypass to reroute blood around the blockage.

To learn more about PAD, visit the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute at NHLBI.NIH.gov/health-topics/peripheral-artery-disease.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

From Page 1 comments such as “this is pretty cool” or “…it’s really neat to be able to see what’s here in Cherryville, like jobs and that kind of thing.”

out by the businesses represented and those manning the booths said the students all seemed truly interested in what Cherryville businesses had to offer.

Cherryville’s ALCOM Services, a telecom service, had a booth set up at the CHS Career Fair.

Carolina Federal Credit Union was represented at the CHS Career Fair by financial specialists Hunter Jackson, Adam Dixon, and Chad Cash.

Representing Wise Electric and Mr. Sparky were Scotty Hutchins and Jermaine Gash.

Talking about the trucking service industry and one of Cherryville’s largest employers, FleetNet America, were Gina Houser and Emily Hurst.

Representing the City of Cherryville and its job opportunities were Julie Hefner and Ben Stroupe.