Cherryville Eagle 11-9-22

Veteran’s Day Parade Friday, November 11

There will be a Veteran’s Day Parade, Honoring those who served on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. The parade will begin with all veterans meeting in parking lot between City Hall and the old BB&T bank building at 9:45 a.m. The parade will start at 10:30 a.m. and end at the Mini-Park. The keynote speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Bill Lowe, pastor of Cherryville’s First Presby-

terian Church and a veteran himself.

We will have golf carts and you can bring your own, or you can ride in your truck or car. Many plan to just walk the short distance, but you may do

Veterans banners hung last week on Main Street’s new poles

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

As you are driving down Main Street Cherryville be sure to look up and pay heed to the nicely colored banners floating from the new lampposts. Why, you ask? Because they pay homage to a group of men and women without whose services and sacrifices many of us wouldn’t have the many freedoms we all hold so dear in this great land of ours.

I am referring to the Veterans banners showcasing the many Cherryville service members who served in the various armed forces from WWI, WWI, Korea, and Vietnam, on down to the smaller wars

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Organizers say things will start at 11 a.m., and last until 2 p.m.

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

of a great city that is keeping up with the times and making fabulous enhancements throughout the city!

Cherryville keeps getting better all the time!”

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Sarah Chambers, Marketing Liaison for Cherryville’s Peak Resources, said their Thursday, Nov. 3 Business After Hours had a very nice turnout, especially in light of the fact they had not had one in a few years, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic shutting things down for a while.

Peak Resources – Cherryville’s Administrator, Kris Thompson, said, “We always enjoy hosting the Business After Hours with the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce,” adding, “…(it) is a great opportunity for the Cherryville community to get to know more about our services and allows us the privilege of showing our support for Cherryville. You can’t beat hometown friendly people! We are excited to be a part

Chambers noted Mayor H.L. Beam and members of the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors were in attendance, as were several of the city’s business men and women, all coming out for a ‘meetand-greet’, and to enjoy the great food the center’s chefs and cooks always provide for events of this nature.

In addition to the Mayor, Ms. Chambers noted, “Cherryville Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman, Pete Craft, addressed the crowd and expressed his gratitude to Peak Resources for hosting the event. Mr. Craft also thanked the attendees and participating businesses for their support of the Cherryville community.”

A Silent Auction was held during the event with items that were provided by local Cherryville businesses, including McGinnis Furniture, Modern Printing, and CoCoBronze Tanning, being set out on a table for all to see and bid See PEAK, Page 2

The Saturday, Nov. 20, 13th Annual Cherryville Thanksgiving Community Meal will be held this year on Saturday, Nov. 19, starting at 11 a.m., and lasting until 2 p.m., according to its organizers. It will be a ‘drive-thru’ event, just like last year, said Tammy Campbell, organizer of volunteers for the meal.

The event this year will once again held at the Post 100 American Legion building, located at 215 N. Pink St., Cherryville, with Mrs. Campbell noting it is

again sponsored by Food Lion.

Mrs. Campbell, echoing the organizers, said it will once again be, “…basically a ‘To-Go Only’ operation,” adding also it is on a “while

Event to feature Arts and Crafts vendors and local merchants

Downtown Cherryville will host their second Main Street Holiday Market and Small Business Weekend on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“We’ll have vendors selling all sorts of handcrafted gifts for Christ-

mas,” said David Day, Cherryville’s Downtown Director.

“And, our Main Street merchants are participating and offering specials,” explained Day. “So, we’re also billing the event as Small Business Weekend” which is a national event.

To add to the festivities, Day said there will be baked goods, coffee, tea, and cider for sale. Local food trucks will participate as well.

“We think we’ll have a

supplies last/first come first serve” basis.

Mrs. Campbell noted in a previous Eagle article on the event that they fed, “…838 people” and “… started running out of cer-

great atmosphere for our guests,” said Day. “As always, we’ll have our Main Street decked out in Christmas decorations.”

The vendors will be set up at the Cherryville mini park and in front of the Main Street/Chamber office on Main Street.

Adding to the atmosphere, the nearby and newly renovated Heritage Park will be open and decorated for Christmas. Featuring restored historic buildings from the turn of

tain (food) items by the end (around 2 p.m.).”

Campbell also stated that – at last year’s event – “Since it was all takeout, I’m not sure how many

the last century, the park showcases Cherryville’s rich heritage.

Vendors wishing to participate should contact Mary Beth Tackett or David Day at the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce, by calling (704) 435- 3451. More information will also be on the cityofcherryville.com and Cherryville Main Street Facebook page.

Group always enjoys hosting the events, says Administrator Thompson

City worker Jarrod Hunt works on getting the second Veterans banner onto the attachment that fits on the new downtown light poles. The city crew worked on the south side of Main Street staring out, moving their way up and down both sides of the street. (photo by MEP/the Eagle/CF Media)

Volunteers hard at work at Cherryville’s 2020 12th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal, preparing the meals that were taken to the waiting folks in the drive-through line outside the Cherryville Post 100 American Legion Building.

(Eagle file photo by Michael E. Powell/CF Media)

Chamber Board President Pete Craft says a word at the recent Peak Resources – Cherryville Business After Hours. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

■ OBITUARIES

Narcotics surveillance operation leads to Crouse drug arrest

A recent surveillance operation by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division has led to the arrest of a Charlotte, NC, man on drug charges.

Dennis Arrowood

KINGS MOUNTAIN –

Mr. Dennis Ray Arrowood, 68, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 at his residence.

Dennis was born on May 29, 1954 in Cleveland County, NC, a son of the late Odus Alfred Arrowood, Sr. and Jeanette Hayes Arrowood. He was of the Baptist faith. Dennis was retired from the furniture industry and continued to do upholstery work at his home.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Phillip Craft; one sister and two brothers.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Jane Woods Arrowood of the home; two sons, Bryan Craft and wife, Danielle; John Craft, all of Cherryville; a daughter, Holly Alexander and husband, Chris of Matthews; two sisters, Sue Lovelace of Kings Mountain and Ann James of Ellenboro; a brother, Eugene “Bucky” Arrowood of Ellenboro; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held at 3 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Cherryville with Rev. Ronnie Lackey officiating.

The family greeted friends following the service.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.

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

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

Frank Daves

CHERRYVILLE –Franklin “Frank” Delnora Daves, 82, of Baxter Rd., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He was born May 26, 1940 to the late J.P. and Myrtle Newton Daves.

Frank’s favorite hobby was the game of golf. His family says that Pine Grove Golf Course was his second home.

He was preceded in death by his siblings: J.P. Daves, Jr., Billy Daves, Clyde Daves, John Bennett Daves, Patsy Ruth Daves, Betty Neill, and Linda Pow.

Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Rita Kay McNeely Daves; daughter, Ginger McGee; son, Brad Daves (Nikki); grandchildren, Tyler Carpenter, Stephen Daves, Christopher McGee, and Landon Daves; sisters, Reba Beam, and Sybil Bender; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at City Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Keith Huss officiating.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com.

Carpenter – Porter Funeral and Cremation Services served the family of Mr. Daves.

City of Cherryville events

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

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

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

On Oct. 28, 2022 narcotics investigators were conducting surveillance on a residence in the Crouse, NC, area when officers observed what they believed to be a drug transaction take place. When the vehicle involved in the transaction left the scene, officers followed the vehicle and

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ARRESTS

10-27: Trevor Devon Allen, 31, 117 Country Side Dr., Cherryville, was arrested at W. Fifth Ave. and S. Gray St., Gastonia, by GCPD officers on one count of an OFA (contempt of court/perjury/ court violation).

10-29: Michael Storm Bridges, 25, 102 W. 3rd St., Cherryville; one count each felony burglary/B&E; larceny after B&E; B&E of a motor vehicle; larceny after B&E; and financial card theft. $75,000 total secured bond (one for $25,000 and one for $50,000).

10-30: Leslie Elaine Martin, 47, 2468 Lake St. Lincolnton; one count misdemeanor simple possession of a Schedule III controlled substance. No bond; summons/cited.

11-2: Kurtis Lee Buchanan, 32, 111 Trailer Park Rd., Crouse; one count felony possession of methamphetamine. $1,000 secured bond.

11-4: Nicholas Ryan Courtemanche, 34, 251 St. Mark’s Church Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at this same address by GCPD officers on two counts of an OFA (contempt of court/perjury/court violation) and one count of a drug/ narcotic violation.

INCIDENTS

7-26: GCPD officers report closing/clearing by arrest a pornography/obscene material and “all other” incident at 2219 Delview Rd., Cherryville.

10-27: Charlotte man report found firearm and firearm safe, Firearm is a Ruger 9mm/P95DC; safe is a Sentry. Case is active.

10-27: GCPD officers report closing/clearing by arrest a misdemeanor drug/ narcotic violation and a drug equipment violation at Doc Wehunt Rd. and Delview Rd., Cherryville.

10-28: Cherryville woman reports B&E/burglary by listed suspect taking items from storage room of home. Est. value of stolen items: $140. Closed/cleared by ar-

10-28: Cherryville man reports B&E of motor vehicle, larceny after B&E, and financial card theft by listed suspect who took listed items from his vehicle. Stolen: two (2) ID documents and eight (8) credit/debit cards. Closed/ cleared by arrest.

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conducted a traffic stop on West NC Hwy. 150 Bypass after they observed a traffic violation.

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Lt. A. Manns and his K-9, Cova, came to the scene and the K-9 alerted to the presence of a controlled substance in the vehicle. Narcotics investigators searched the vehicle and seized just over two ounces of methamphetamine and more than two ounces of heroin from the vehicle.

Fidel Gutiferrez Gutierrez, 26, of Charlotte, NC, was arrested and charged with one felony count of maintaining a vehicle for a controlled substance; two felony counts of trafficking in heroin; and one felony count of trafficking in methamphetamine. He was taken before a Lincoln County magistrate and placed in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center under a $500,000 secured bond.

and Cherryville man report larceny by unnamed subject who stole a Nintendo Switch ($175). Case is active and under further investigation.

10-29: Lincolnton man and Cherryville woman report B&E by listed suspect who broke into building and took items w/o their permission. Stolen items: computer hardware & software; portable cooler; and child’s wagon. Est. value: $350. Case is active and under further investigation.

10-29: Kings Mountain man reports injury to personal property by unknown person(s) who cut the locks off a storage unit in Cherryville. Damaged: Two (2) Master locks valued at $12. Case is active and under further investigation.

10-29: Cherryville woman reports call for service as she received harassing messages from listed suspect who sent messages to her cell phone. Case is active and under further investigation.

10-30: Cherryville man reports larceny by unknown suspect(s) who took a Moultrie Trail camera valued at $80 w/o his permission. Case is active and under investigation.

10-30: CPD officer reports simple possession of Schedule III controlled substance by listed suspect who possessed items w/o a prescription. Seized: two (2) dosage units of Suboxone.

10-30: Cherryville man reports injury to personal property by unknown person(s) who destroyed his mailbox. Est. value of mailbox: $200. Case is active and under further investigation.

10-31: GCPD officers report further investigation into a commercial non-forcedentry burglary at 132 You Named It Dr., Cherryville.

10-31: GCPD officers report further investigation into an incident of pornography/ obscene material at 5029 Old Pine Ln., Cherryville.

11-2: CPD officer report possession of methamphetamine by listed suspect who possessed 0.3 grams of the controlled substance. Drug was seized. Closed/cleared by arrest.

11-2: Cherryville businessman report CFS for barring notice on listed suspect who is banned from being in listed Cherryville laun-

means.

11-2: GCPD officers report further investigation into larceny/other at 238 Flint Hill Rd., Cherryville.

11-3: GCPD officers report further investigation into a larceny from a motor vehicle at 2305 Lincolnton Hwy., Cherryville.

11-4: GCPD police officers report closing/clearing by arrest a drug/narcotic violation at 251 St. Mark’s Church Rd., Cherryville.

WRECKS

10-24: Amber Leona Smith, 19, 110 Lester St., Cherryville, was slowing down for traffic on Church St., in front of her when she was struck in the rear by a vehicle driven by Jeremy Richard Gales, 34, 401 C St., Apt. A, Cherryville. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Smith vehicle: $500; to the Gales vehicle: $300.

10-25: A vehicle driven by Lucinda Arndt Hand, 66, 3564 Fred Beard Rd., Maiden, struck a deer in the roadway on Lincolnton Hwy., causing moderate damage to her vehicle. No injuries reported. Her vehicle was towed by KT Towing.

10-27: A vehicle driven by Rhonda Michelle Hullett, 35, 214 Black Rock School Rd., Cherryville, told the responding officer she was making a right turn on red at Church and Mountain Streets when she collided with a vehicle driven by Emily Elizabeth Willis, 42, 404 N. Mountain St., Apt. B, Cherryville. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Hullett vehicle: $1,500; to the Willis vehicle: $2,500.

10-27: A vehicle driven by Destiny Beth Lauren Williams, 27, 240 Maxwell Farm Rd., Iron Station, told the responding officer she was looking at a sign when she collided with a vehicle driven by Stacy Kay Farmer. 41, 1001 E. Academy St., Cherryville, while they were traveling east on Church Street. No injuries reported.

Est. damages to the Williams vehicle: $2,500; to the Farmer vehicle: $1,500.

10-31: A vehicle driven by Joshua Trent Little, 37, 702 Mauney St., Cherryville, and a vehicle driven by Stephanie Lucas, 29, 2089 Eaker Dr., Cherryville, collided on E. Church St., Cherryville. Ms.

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Said Chambers, “All proceeds for the auction benefit The Alzheimer’s Association.”

As was the case in former years, the ‘Business After Hours’ event showcased menu items from the Healthcare Services Group’s Fall and Winter Menu.

“Items were prepared

For more information on the center, visit their web site at https:// peakresourcesinc.com/ our-locations/cherryville/

phone them at (704) 8130369.

came into her lane of traffic and struck her vehicle. No injuries reported and none to minor damage reported.

10-31: A vehicle driven by Kenzy Marie Millhone, 19, 110 Snowy Hill Ln., Lawndale, failed to stop for a steady red light and collided with a vehicle driven by Britany Reaola Herring, 30, 1635 Friendship Rd. Shelby, at Church and Rudisill. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Millhone vehicle: $3,500; to the Herring vehicle: $4,500. The Millhone vehicle was towed to Sawyer’s Towing by Sawyer’s Towing. Millhone was cited for the following: operating a motor vehicle on a street or highway by entering intersection while a stop light was emitting a steady red light for traffic in the defendant’s direction of travel.

10-31: A vehicle driven by Shirley Sue Blankenship, 75, 1413 E. Main St., was crossing over Lincolnton Hwy. to go into Ace Hardware when it struck a vehicle driven by Grant Channing Beam, 55, 5050 Crouse Rd., Crouse. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Blankenship vehicle: $2,000; to the Beam vehicle: $3,500. The Beam vehicle was towed to the owner’s address by Lynch’s Towing.

10-31: A 14-year-old juvenile, driving a vehicle belonging to Yasmin Denea Caldwell, 516 North Dr., Cherryville, accelerated straight ahead in the parking lot of Food Lion, striking a parked and unoccupied vehicle belonging to David Franklin Sparrow, 601 W. Church St., Cherryville. Ms. Caldwell, a passenger in the front seat of her vehicle, told the responding officer she was allowing her juvenile son to operate her vehicle and he accelerated rather than braking, striking Mr. Sparrow’s vehicle. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Caldwell vehicle: $1,500; to the Sparrow vehicle: $3,000.

10-31: A vehicle driven by Jordan Christian McIntyre, 22, 203 Belvedere Ave., Shelby, and a vehicle driven by Michael Tillman Arrowood, 39, 210 Elm St., Cherryville, collided at Carroll and Elm Streets. Minor damages to both vehicles re-

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by Cameron Farrell, Peak Resources Dietary Manager, and his staff,” said Ms. Chambers, who added, “The selections included BBQ Sliders, Sweet Chili Fish Tacos, Fried Pickles, and banana pudding, just to name a few of the delicious choices to pick from.”

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Mayor H.L. Beam, III assists Sarah Chambers, Marketing Liaison Peak Resources – Cherryville in the door prize drawing by doing just that – drawing names for the door prizes that night. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Peak Resources – Cherryville’s Administrator, Kris Thompson talks with a couple of the staff members who attended the Business After Hours last Thursday night, Nov. 3.

GASTON COUNTY’S

FORECAST

Your Cherryville Branch Library folks hand out treats at the Little Monsters March

Also enlarges outreach to kids in the area, letting them know what they can find at their library

by TRACI POLLITT Cherryville Branch Manager Gaston County Public Library

LEGO Club – Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.

Family Storytime –Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. (except Nov 10)

Playdough Playdate – Thursday, Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m.

CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY – Friday, Nov. 11

Teen Anime Club –Thursday, Nov. 17 at 4:30 p.m.

Craft & Chat – Friday, Nov. 18 at 11 a.m.

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING –Thursday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 27

up a table at this event for several years now and enjoy it every time. Like

many, we were keeping a close eye on the weather forecast and were thrilled to see brilliant sunshine the morning of the parade. It was a bit chilly, and the strong breeze made it challenging to keep our items on the table, but we persevered and made it all work. We gave out almost 250 treat bags and spoke to over 160 families, directing them down to the library branch which was open that day. As you can see, this is one of those rare times that Ms. Traci dressed in costume, choosing to be an orange crayon and taking inspiration from the wonderful book, “The Day the Crayons Quit” by Drew Daywalt.

We had mentioned last week that we’ve been busy and wanted to share some statistics with our community. We were a bit disappointed to see that the branch itself was on the slower side in October, then realized that we saw four times as many people outside the building. It’s a great reminder that the library is no longer confined to the walls of a building,

to meet people where they are, rather than always require people to come to us. As an example, we held four story time sessions in the branch with a total attendance of 52. Our visits to local daycares and preschools resulted in 10 story times with 219 attending, quadruple the number of early literacy learners!

We also keep track of the number of community partners we work with each month, and the month of October saw 11 such partnerships. All these statistics are sent to the NC State Library each month, giving them a better picture of what is happening in libraries across the state, as well as the opportunity to advocate for libraries’ funding during budget time. Every interaction matters!

For all things library-related, give us a call at (704) 435-6767, or stop by the branch at 605 E. Main Street. Our public service hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

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Just some of the kids Ms. Traci saw and worked with, letting them know what all they can do at their Cherryville Branch Library! (photos provided)

Ms. Traci in her colorful crayon Halloween attire at last week’s Little Monster’s March.

Ms. Kim and Ms. Traci standing by the @Your CBL table loaded with all kinds of sweet candy swag, waiting for the Little Monsters Parade to start.

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Downtown Director David Day looked on as a small but active crew of city employees (namely Mitch Angel, Terry Clinton, and Jarrod Hunt) went about putting the colorful banners up as folks drove slowly by, looking upward to what all was going on.

Mr. Day said this wasn’t the first time the city has hung the banners, elaborating, “This is the third time we’ve taken orders and hung banners. The first (time) was Veterans Day 2020; we had around 12 flags.”

Day noted the second time was Memorial Day 2021 and the city, “… added around 25 more.”

He continued, “This time we took orders for 25 more flags. We did not hang them this past 2022 Memorial Day as the light poles were not installed due to the revitalization. We have 41 poles on Main Street from Depot to Mulberry, and we are striving to get two flags per pole in the future.”

David also noted that, time permitting, the city will be hanging all the previous and new banners.

“This should be around 65 total banners,” he added.

When asked how long the city plans on leaving them up and if they will all come down after Veteran’s

Day, Day said, “The Public Works department started hanging them on Wednesday, Nov. 2. The new banner poles had to be added to the brand-new light poles so it’s taking them a bit longer. They will remain up through the third week in November, or until we begin hanging the Christmas decorations.”

It is to be noted that each of the Veterans flags were “100 percent” donated to the city by families and friends of the veteran, said Mr. Day.

“We used a company out of Raleigh before but now our local Modern Printing is able to do them so we used them for this past order and will continue to use them for other Main Street banners. Casey

Sipe helped with the new banners and also has done some other banners that will be hung following the Holiday season,” said Day.

While it is true flags/ banners will not be located on any mini-park poles, as those poles will not accommodate the size of the banner, said Mr. Day, they will, however, be –time permitting for public works crew to do so – “… hung from Depot to Mulberry streets on all the new light poles. These banners will be a great tribute to our local heroes.”

For more information on these banners, call the Chamber of Commerce at (704) 435-3451 or visit the city’s web site at www. cityofcherryville.com.

Bonds and sales-tax hikes on ballot in 20-plus NC counties

by BRYDEN MARSH Carolina Journal

During November’s midterm elections, five counties will vote on a referendum to raise their county’s sales tax by a quarter of a percent. Many other counties are proposing bond referendums to fund various projects within their counties.

“When a government issues bonds, it is increasing its debt,” said Brian Balfour, senior vice president of research for the John Locke Foundation. “In short, the government sells these bonds to raise money now with a promise to pay back those who bought the bonds over time, plus interest. What many voters don’t realize is that approving a bond will likely result in their taxes being raised to pay back this debt.”

Balfour said the amount of the bond cited on the ballot doesn’t represent the entire amount of debt because it leaves out the interest payments, which often can be substantial.

He said bond referendums are pretty numerous this fall for a couple of reasons:

First, governments see interest rates rising and realize their debt will continue to become more expensive in the future. Second, economic conditions are turning south, and they may project that getting bonds approved may be more difficult during a recession when voters are more motivated to constrain government debt.

Bladen County in the southeast of the state has many citizens who have expressed their desire for more secure schools and would like the tax increase to fund more school resource officers.

“We have to be prepared.” Bladen County Sheriff James McVicker told Border Belt independent, “I pray to God every night when I go to bed that we don’t have an incident in Bladen, and I want to make absolutely sure that doesn’t happen.”

Out west, Macon County voters will have their say on whether to approve a quarter-cent sales tax increase,

which would raise $1.7 in additional revenue. According to highlandsnews.com, there are plans to build a new high school with the additional tax revenue.

Raising the sales tax was deemed less burdensome than raising the ad valorem property-tax rate by two cents.

New Hanover County, the home of coastal city Wilmington, will be voting to raise their sales tax from 7 to 7.25 percent, the difference between $7 and $7.25 for every $100 purchased. County Manager Chris Coudriet said that the increase could amount to $14 million in extra revenue. The revenue would be used to upgrade New Hanover County’s Wave Transit system, including adding bus stops, reducing wait times, and providing Wifi on every bus.

“Projects like these have been shown to benefit economic development – with every $1 invested in public transportation efforts like these generating $5 in economic returns,” said Coudriet.

Eastern N.C.’s Wayne County is voting to raise its sales tax to fund the school district’s needs for new school construction, classroom additions, renovations or campus updates, and safety and security upgrades. According to the Wayne County Public Schools website, the tax increase will take in $2.6 million annually from taxpayers, which would go toward school-improvement needs they say are well over $100 million in total cost.

Wayne County’s revenue from the North Carolina Education Lottery is restricted and is currently being used to pay off the $46.8 million needed to fund the construction of Grantham and Spring Creek middle schools.

Cleveland County, just west of Charlotte, is voting to raise its sales tax to fund various school projects. The additional revenue would raise around $3 million. Officials say supporting the referendum will allow residents to impact funding improvements for county schools significantly, making the community a better place to live, work, learn and play.

City of Cherryville Public Works employee Jarrod Hunt hanging a couple of the Veterans banners on Main Street. (photos by MEP/the Eagle/CF Media)

After talking with the Veterans Day banner hanging crew (comprised of city workers Jarrod Hunt, Mitch Angel, and Terry Clinton), Downtown Director David Day (by the truck’s tailgate) walks back to the Chamber office.

An NC voting booth.

(Source: Carolina Journal)

This season, may we all have change for Lazarus!

The other day, I was reading about how much money has been poured into this week’s election. Billions of dollars spent to sway the public to vote for candidates, who can best be described as “meh”. Is this good stew-

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ardship? I think not. The Christian is called to store up treasure in Heaven, not in Washington. So, what do we do?

Well, as election season comes to a close, the season of giving starts ramping up. Soon red buckets and bell ringers will begin guarding our familiar shopping destinations. We will be bombarded on all our screens with solicitations for this cause and/or

Thankful for provision

(2nd Part of the “THANKFUL” series)

In the metropolitan areas that I have lived in, I have encountered homeless people who ask for help. Sometimes, they are in wheelchairs, have a mental illness, or an addiction. When I look at them, I wonder what their stories are. How did they end up in such a destitute place in their lives? Like all of us, they were once innocent, little children; now as adults they are impoverished and distressed for whatever reason. Instead of having a judgmental attitude toward them, I remind myself that they are someone’s son, daughter, or sibling, and God loves them. Proverbs 19:17 (NASB) states, “One who is gracious to a poor person lends to the LORD, And He will repay him for his good deed.” In addition, I am showing my love, and gratitude to Jesus as I serve a person in need. Jesus states in Matthew 25:40 (NLT), “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’

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In Nashville, I reached out to a man as I watched him digging in the trash can for food; that saddened me. I offered to buy him some groceries, which he accepted. He asked me to buy him some crackers and sardines. I decided to add several other items to his grocery bag. Next, I was further disheartened to see that his “home” was in a cardboard box. That experience taught me to appreciate and thank God for what I have, instead of taking it for granted. Nothing is promised to us, and it helps me to live a happier life when I have a heart of gratitude. Hebrews 13:5 (AMP) “Let your character [your moral essence, your inner nature] be free from the love of money [shun greed—be financially ethical], being content with what you have; for He has said, “I WILL NEVER [under any circumstances] DESERT YOU [nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you helpless], NOR WILL I FORSAKE or LET YOU DOWN or RELAX MY HOLD ON YOU [assuredly not]!

PRAY THIS PRAYER:

“Jehovah Jireh, my provider, I give you praise. Every good and perfect gift comes from you. You even take care of the birds of the air; they do not plant, harvest or store food in barns, and yet you feed them. You take care of all of my needs from your glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. Forgive me for complaining about what I wished I could have instead of being grateful for what I already have. You have blessed me with my job, car, home and so much more - thank you. I also appreciate the people, opportunities and resources that you have brought into my life. Father, there are many problems and misfortunes that you have spared me from. Your grace and mercy continually operate in my life, and I am eternally grateful. 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.

that need. More poignantly, those who beg on the sidewalks and intersections will be more noticeable than ever.

I’m reminded of the story about ‘Lazarus and the Rich Man’ found in the Gospel of Luke, 16:19-31.

In this story Jesus tells us there was a rich man who steps over a poor man named Lazarus every day. While the rich man feasts, Lazarus longs for the crumbs that fall from the rich man’s table. Later, both men die; Lazarus goes

to heaven and the rich man goes to hell. The moral of the story being the poor would be blessed while the rich man who ignored the poor would be punished.

This lesson is echoed in Matthew 25. The Lord separates the saved from the damned by who took care of the least of God’s people. For what we do for the least of people, we do for Christ.

Christians are called not to campaign fundraisers and political rallies. We are called to soup kitchens

and crisis centers. I know some will argue that politics will save the wider world. I counter that we can save the world of the person next to us. Let the rich court the rich. The Christian is to court our Lord Jesus Christ, Who is seen in the bell ringer; the cold; the hungry; and our neighbor in need. Perhaps the easiest course of action is to stop stepping over Lazarus in our lives.

In today’s world of credit cards, Venmo and Paypal, we can justly say we have

Cherryville Area Places of Worship

no change to give. Shame on us.

Make sure to keep a handful of change in our cars, and a few dollars in our pockets, not just this giving season but every day. Let us never follow the path of the rich man stepping over a beloved child of God in need.

May we alway have change for Lazarus. God bless!

Anthony Grove Baptist Church 100 Anthony Grove Road Crouse, NC 704-435-6001

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

Bethlehem United Methodist Church 6753 NC 182 Highway Cherryville, NC 704-435-1608

Blessed Hope Baptist Church 3357 Fallston-Waco Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-8530

Body of Christ Fellowship Center 405 S. Cherokee Street Cherryville, NC www.bodyofchrist7.com

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Cherryville, NC Pastor Clifton Morgan Cherryville Church of God 810 East Main Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-2275

Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church 318 W. Ballard Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6934

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

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

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

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

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

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

First Wesleyan Church 800 North Pink Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6069

Free Saints Chapel Church 813 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-0949

Gospel Way Baptist Church 3904 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Cherryville, NC 866-356-3219

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oak Grove AME Zion Church 542 Flint Hill Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3687

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

Revival Tabernacle 1104 Delview Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-4073

Rudisill Chapel AME Zion Church 417 South Mountain Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-5621

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stamey-Cherryville

North Dixie Street, Cherryville, NC 704-445-8144

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church

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Gaston County man got a $2 million treat while watching “Halloween”

RALEIGH – Joshua

King of Gastonia received a treat, not a trick, when his “Halloween” movie night with his son got interrupted by a $2 million lottery prize.

“We both just started crying,” King said. “I was honestly laughing and crying at the same time.”

King said he just finished a long day of work on Friday (Oct. 21) when he picked up his son and took him to get some snacks from Times Turnaround on South New Hope Road in Gastonia. He decided to add a $20 Mega 7’s scratch-off ticket as well.

“The last time that I bought a Mega 7’s ticket I won $200 so I decided to try that one again,” he said.

After they got home, King ordered hamburgers from Chili’s, turned on the “Halloween” movie, and started scratching his ticket, uncovering the first $2 million top prize in the new game.

“This is life-changing,”

he said. “I called my parents and I was kind of hyperventilating when I was talking to them.”

When King arrived at lottery headquarters Monday, Oct. 24 to collect his prize, he had a decision to make. He could choose to receive the prize as an annuity of $100,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $1.2 million. He chose the lump-sum amount of $1.2 million and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $852,126.

“I want to use the money to help take care of my family,” King said. “Going to look into buying some property for the family to use.”

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 10th day of October, 2022 as Administrator CTA of the Estate of PAULA SIMPSON SMITH; AKA, PAULA JEAN SMITH, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned, Brenton S. Begley, Administrator CTA, on or before the 26th of January, 2023 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 26th day of October, 2022.

Brenton S. Begley, Administrator CTA Estate of: Paula Simpson Smith; aka, Paula Jean Smith McINTYRE ELDER LAW 233 E. Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150

CE (10/26, 11/02, 09 & 16/2022)

BN (10/27, 11/03, 10/2022)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF WILLARD HAROLD HICKS

Having qualified as Co-Executrices of the Estate of Willard Harold Hicks, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 106 North Cherry Street, Cherryville, North Carolina, on or before the 2nd day of February, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of November, 2022.

Taressa Dianne McDonald Co-Executrix Deborah Ann Collins Co-Executrix

Counsel for the Estate: PALMER E. HUFFSTETLER, JR.

ATTORNEY AT LAW

106 North Cherry Street Cherryville, NC 28021

Telephone: 704-435-4907

CE (11/02, 09, 16 & 23/2022)

Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Dennis William

deceased, of

County, North Carolina, this

having claims against

estate of said deceased to

them to the undersigned at 106 North Cherry Street, Cherryville, North Carolina, on or before the 2nd day of February, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of November, 2022.

Michael D. Fox Co-Executor Daniel M. Fox Co-Executor

Counsel for the Estate:

PALMER E. HUFFSTETLER, JR.

ATTORNEY AT LAW

106 North Cherry Street Cherryville, NC 28021

Telephone: 704-435-4907

CE (11/02, 09, 16 & 23/2022)

Mega 7’s debuted this month with four $2 million prizes and eight $100,000 prizes. Three $2 million prizes and seven $100,000 prizes remain to be claimed.

Ticket sales from scratch-off games make it possible for the lottery to

raise more than $2.5 million a day on average for education.

For details on how $14.7 million raised by the lottery made a difference in Gaston County in 2021, visit www. nclottery.com and click on the “Impact” section.

LEGAL NOTICE

COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF MARY WILLIE HILL

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mary Willie Hill, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 106 North Cherry Street, Cherryville, North Carolina, on or before the 19th day of January, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 19th day of October, 2022.

Matthew Greenway Executor Counsel for the Estate: PALMER E. HUFFSTETLER, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW 106 North Cherry Street Cherryville, NC 28021

Telephone: 704-435-4907

CE (10/19, 26, 11/02 & 09/2022) BN (10/20, 27, 11/03 & 10/2022)

MEAL

From Page 1 were shut-ins, but I do know all the Meals on Wheels people in our area did get a meal and that was 36 plates” at that time.

Tammy noted each church last year sent someone over to pick up their shut-in’s meals, adding, “Some neighbors came by to get meals for the ones they knew could not get out.

Also, at last year’s event, Mrs. Campbell noted they had to limit their volunteers this year.

As for those who will be helping out this year, Tammy noted, “(We) still (have the) same people; Food Lion donated the food and a crew from Food Lion

and I work with Cherryville Area Ministries

put the dinner on. I have volunteers from several churches and organizations coming to help.”

Campbell noted the Legion Building’s parking lot, as in year’s past, will be set up and divided off by orange traffic cones directing the incoming vehicles who came by to pick up plates where to go once they entered, and where to exit after they got their meals.

Campbell noted her volunteers in the Legion building’s kitchen will prepare the meals – with everyone masked and gloved, of course, as per post-pandemic rules and procedures; just as last year.

For more information on the Thanksgiving meal event, call (704) 435-3816.

to

The Community Thanksgiving Meal organizer and director of volunteers, Tammy Campbell, on her way out the door with

Teacher and volunteer Shelley Campbell helped out at the 2020 12th Cherryville Community Thanksgiving Meal. Shelley is the sister of Tammy Campbell, who is one of the event’s organizers.

(photo provided)

With a playoff loss, CHS men’s soccer wraps up its 2022 season

Team break record for most soccer wins in school’s history

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The CHS Ironmen soccer team had a great senior night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 as they defeated their rivals, the BCHS Yellow Jackets 5-2 at Rudisill Stadium. It was the last night of their regular season.

Coach Michelle Cuomo said the win was the result of good teamwork, driven by play and effort of all members, especially the seniors.

Said Cuomo, “Carson Kelly had three goals, which was huge! Nate Bookout and Henry Gil followed up on that with one goal each.”

Coach said her men were 8-10 overall and 4-8 in the SPC 1A/2A Conference, finishing sixth in that conference.

The played Mt. Airy in the playoffs on Monday night, Oct. 31, losing to that team by a score of 8-0. Mt. Airy was the number two seed, with a 20-0 record, she noted, adding, “We gave it our best, but they were really good!”

Cuomo said “one positive” take-away from this season, among many, is the 2022 men’s soccer team broke the record for most wins in Cherryville High School soccer history, a fact of which they are very proud.

CHS Ironmen football squad lose to Robbinsville in first round playoff action

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The injury-plagued CHS Ironmen’s 2022 season came to a halt on the field at Robbinsville High School last Friday night, Nov. 4 as the Black Knights defeated the scrappy, never-say-never Ironmen 4014.

The 25th-seeded Ironmen traveled three hours into western North Carolina to take on the 8-seed Black Knights. The CHS men didn’t get on

the scoreboard until the third quarter, when Tobias Miller caught a TD pass, giving the Ironmen 6 points. With the PAT by kicker Henry Gill good, the CHS men were on the board. The next TD came from a Josh Ward 15-yard pass to Landon Hahn for the score. The PAT by kicker Marlon Gomez was good and the Ironmen remained solid and static at 14 points. That would be all they would be able to muster against the Knight’s solid defense.

Rushing yards for the Ironmen was as follows: quarterback Chase Miller, who was late injured and had back-up QB Josh Ward come in for him, carried the ball 11 times for 11 yards; work-

horse Kam Bolin carried the ball eight times for 29 yards; Shamyr Moss carried the ball once but was unable to gain any yardage; Ward carried the ball twice for four yards, and Tobias Miller carried the ball twice for two yards. Total ground yardage for the team overall was 68 yards gained.

Before his injury, Chase Miller completed six of 14 passes for a total of 102 yards. His receivers were: Collin Huss (3 caught for 40 yards); Tobias Miller (one caught for 30 yards); and Landon Hahn (one caught for 12 yards).

Josh Ward came in after Miller’s injury, completing six of seven passes, five of them to Hahn.

Probably the biggest pass

play on the night for the CHS men was Tanner Sisk’s 65yard catch from a Ward pass in the second half.

Leading tacklers were Tobias Miller, with 8; Landon Hahn, with 6; Caydin Wooten, with 12; and Collin Huss, who had a school record 26 tackles.

This game was more of a passing game and the Ironmen played hard all night long against a tough team who has had many accolades touting their sports prowess.

In the end, it was the season’s end of the high school gridiron careers of 16 CHS seniors who truly were, and are, Ironmen.

(Additional information/ stats by Danny Eaker)

CHS Ironmen senior soccer men, Will Allen, Steven Brown, JD Dattoli, Numarius Good, and Carson Kelly stand on their home pitch at Rudisill Stadium with their parents at Senior Night, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Ironmen QB Chase Miller looks over the D-Line of the Robbinsville Black Knights at last Friday’s, Nov. 4, 2022, first round playoff matchup. The Im lost to the Knights by a score of 40-14. See more photos on page 9. (photo by Scott Harrill)

Ironman Nate Bookout, #10, looks for a person to whom he can pass the ball before the BCHS player catches up with him.

Ironmen soccer players Henry Gil, JD Dattoli, Nate Bookout, and Carson Kelly are busy about driving the ball toward the BCHS goal, trying to score one for the CHS team.

Ironman Steven Brown prepares to put the ball in play in the Oct. 26 game against BCHS.

Black Knights downs CHS men 40-14, ending Ironmen’s 2022 season

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METAL ROOFING IN STOCK!

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

HANDYMAN NEEDED. Handyman needed on a job in Rutherfordton for one day. Monday or Tuesday. Basic plumbing and household electrical and wood framing skills needed. Basically you will be relocating water pressure tank and sediment filter from crawl space to attached shed 6-10 feet away from present location. No digging required. Also trouble shooting 2 water hydrants

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FOR SALE/TRADE 35 Ft. Windsport RV, Sleeps 6, 48,000 miles. Trade for a pickup truck of equal value. $12, 000-$14,000. 704-915-9323 or 704-842-1794.

USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-980-0788. 2007, 26’ ENCLOSED CAR TRAILER. Electric winch, battery or 110 conversion, overhead toolboxes. Black with aluminum rims. $6,800 o.b.o. (203) 509-4808

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Green oak. Cut, split and delivered. $85. 828-395-0758

CHINESE CRESTED PUPPIES. Adorable Chinese Crested pups are available. Born in June this year we have four powder puffs (two tan and buff - one male and one female, and two black and white - both males. There are two puppies who are considered to be “extremely, hairy hairless” or “powder puffs without the subcoat”, both males, one tan and buff and one black and white. Have had two vet checks and shots and are on treatment for tick, heartworms and fleas. Will weigh approximate 7 pounds. Most fun breed to own...a personality that’s a mix of a dog, cat, prancing horse and deer. Got to see them to believe them! Potty trained to a wee-wee pad or will go outside. Let’s talk if you’re interested! $800.00 each. (828) 775-4089 cyninbuncombe@yahoo.com

LOOKING FOR SMALL DOG. Want to buy a chihuahua or any small dog at a reasonable price. 704-750-3318.

SCHNOODLE PUPPIES.

CREAM MALE SCHNOODLES. THEY WILL BE AROUND 13 LBS FULL GROWN. THEY DO NOT SHED. LOVE KIDS, EASY TO TRAIN. SCHNAUZER/POODLE. 850 SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. (704) 538-9132 ANNIE2663@BELLSOUTH. NET

MALTIPOO PUPPIES. First shot and wormed. $500 cash. (704) 477-6762

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

10 MONTH OLD FAINTING BILLY GOAT. Full blooded, black and white, bright blue eyes. $250 or best offer. Please call 828-248-8060.

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NEED A PARTS SALESPERSON. Auto Parts of Shelby. 1021 County Home Road, Shelby, NC 28152 704-4875234.

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WANT

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GASTON COLLEGE RECORD BOOK: School’s first national statistical leader –Wade Beam

by RICHARD WALKER Gaston College – Sports Information Specialist

Wade Beam’s Gaston College baseball coach called him the “Road Runner.”

Others who played with and against him in high school sports, in American Legion baseball and in adult softball, thought his speed on the bases was unparalleled.

“He was very fast and a very good athlete,” said Walt Heafner, a West Lincoln product who played three seasons of American Legion baseball in Cherryville with the late Wade Beam against him in softball for years.

Lincoln County Sports Hall of Famer Wes Beam, a legendary coach in the area and Wade Beam’s first cousin, remembers growing up with the two-time Gaston College All-Conference outfielder (1969-70).

“We were the best of friends and ran around together,” said Wes Beam.

Both athletes were stars at their respective high schools – Wes Beam at West Lincoln and Wade Beam at Cherryville.

Wade Beam was named male athlete of the year at Cherryville during his senior year (1966-67). He was captain and quarterback of the football team, a starting guard in basketball, and a mainstay in the outfield in baseball, leading the team in hitting with a .369 average in 1967.

Wes Beam, who graduated from West Lincoln a year later, went on to become a standout defensive back at Appalachian State.

Meanwhile, Wade Beam enrolled at Fort Union Mil-

itary Academy after graduation before ultimately finding his way to Gaston College.

In the spring of 1969, Wade Beam stole 35 bases in 35 attempts and led the nation in that category, according to Gaston Gazette clippings.

His prowess on the base paths was best showcased in a 2-1 home win over Chowan on April 8. In that contest, Beam stole second, third and home for the winning run.

Beam’s speed on the bases and his defensive work in the outfield helped Gaston College claim N.C. Community College Conference championships in 1969 and 1970.

During the athletic heyday of the Beam cousins, there were those who argued over who was faster. Some said Wade Beam was the swifter of the two, but Wes Beam insists he had the edge over his cousin. And he may have the final word.

“We put it on the line at least four times,” Wes Beam said. “Wade always thought he could beat me. But he ain’t beat me yet. Even at Appalachian, nobody could beat me except for one guy.”

The speed debate between the cousins notwithstanding, there is no doubt Wade Beam made his mark as a base-stealing artist on the national level with Gaston College in 1969.

Of all the baseball records that were set during the college’s first sports era in the 1960s and early 1970s, Beam’s perfect 35for-35 stolen base mark may be one most difficult to top in the coming years.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was part 7 of a 10part series.)

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Ironmen senior Landon Hahn (#1) and his teammates look to QB Chase Miller as he calls the numbers in last Friday’s action against the Robbinsville Black Knights. (photos by Scott Harrill)

The CHS Ironmen cheerleaders doing what they do best – cheering the football team along as the third quarter rolls steadily along last Friday night (Nov. 4) in Robbinsville, NC.

The 1969 Gaston College baseball team with national stolen bases leader Wade Beam in the middle of the front row. The team were the “Warriors”. (photo courtesy of Gaston College)

Cherryville Ironmen Basketball 2022-2023

Opponent Site Time

Day Date

Thursday Nov. 10 Lincolnton (VG/VB) Away Scrimmage 6:00/7:00

Tuesday Nov. 15 South Point (JV/VB) Home Scrimmage 5:30

Friday Nov. 18 Pinnacle Home JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 Monday Nov. 21 Stuart Cramer Away JV 4:30 VAR 6:00

Tuesday Nov. 29 Chase Away JV 4:30 VAR 6:00

Friday Dec. 2 West Lincoln Home JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 Monday Dec. 5 Chase Home JV 4:30 VAR 6:00

Tuesday Dec. 6 Fred T. Foard Away JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 Friday Dec. 9 West Lincoln Away JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 Tuesday Dec. 13 Stuart Cramer Home JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 Friday Dec. 16 Shelby Home JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 Tuesday Dec. 20 Burns Away JV 4:30 VAR 6:00

Owen

Wed. Jan. 4 East Gaston Away JV 4:30 VAR 6:00

Friday Jan. 6 Bessemer City Home JV 4:30 VAR 6:00

Tuesday Jan. 10 Highland Tech Away JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 Wed. Jan. 11 Pinnacle Away JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 Friday Jan. 13 Open Tuesday Jan. 17 East Gaston Home JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 Friday Jan. 20 TJCA Home JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 Tuesday Jan. 24 Shelby Away VAR 6:00

Friday Jan. 27 Bessemer City Away JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 Tuesday Jan. 31 Burns Home JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 Friday Feb. 3 Highland Tech Home JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 Friday Feb. 10 Thomas Jefferson Away JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 Feb. 13-17 Conference Tournament Tues.-Sat.

Sectional Playoffs

Boys Coach: Scott Harrill Asst. Coaches: Bud Black, Dennis Tate, Antonio

Girls Coach: Carrie Dalton Asst. Coaches: Callie Hahn AD: Scott Harrill Manager: Lee Roy Montgomery and Will Gates Principal: Shawn Hubers JV Boys: Antonio Griggs Phone: 704-836-9605 Trainer: Ira Fowler

The 2022 Bud Black/ Dennis Tate Holiday Classic will continue to provide some of the top basketball competition for small high schools during the two days of December 27 and 28, 2022.

This is the 12th year which the sponsors of the tournament have named it to honor the many years Bud Black and Dennis Tate have coached at Cherryville High School. The teams involved in this year’s tournament will include: Highland School of Technology Girls, Gastonia; Owens High School Boys, Swannanoa; Piedmont Community Charter, Boys and Girls, Gastonia; Pinnacle Classical Academy, Boys and Girls, Shelby; and Cherryville High School, Boys and Girls, Cherryville.

The competition will be held in the CHS Nixon Gymnasium on the Bud Black Court during Dec. 27 and 28, 2022.

The girls’ games are scheduled on Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 3 and at 6 p.m. The boys’ games are scheduled on Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. The consolation games for the teams losing on the first day of the

tournament will be for the girls on Wednesday (Dec. 28) at 3 p.m., and for the boys at 4:30 p.m. The girl’s championship game will be at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. The championship for the boys will be at 7:30 p.m., also on Dec. 28, 2022.

The list of schools which have participated in the tournament since its beginning in 1981 include the following: Ashbrook High School, Gastonia; Ashe Central High School, West Jefferson; Australia HSE, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia; Australia HSE, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Avery County High School, Newland; Bessemer City High School, Bessemer City; Blacksburg High School, Blacksburg, S.C.; Castlewood High School, Castlewood, VA; Charlotte Catholic High School, Charlotte; CHASE High School, Forest City; Cherryville High School, Cherryville; Cloudland High School, Roan Mountain, TN; Crossroads Charter High School, Charlotte; Crest High School, Shelby; Durham School of Arts, Durham; Elk Garden High School,

Elk Garden, WV; First Assembly Christian School, Concord; Fort LeBoeuf High School, Waterford, PA; Gaston Day School, Gastonia; George Wythe High School, Wytheville, VA; Hampton High School, Hampton, TN; Haysi High School, Haysi, VA; Hibriten High School, Lenoir; Hickory Grove Christian High School, Charlotte; Hickory Ridge High School, Harrisburg; Highland School of Technology, Gastonia; Hope Charter School, Philadelphia, PA; Hunter Huss High School, Gastonia; Jack Hay Ward High School, Freeport, Bahamas; Jonesville High School, Jonesville, S.C.; Kennedy Charter High School, Charlotte; Keysborough Cougars, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Lake Norman Charter High School, Huntersville; Madison County High School, Marshall; North Carolina School of Science and Math, Durham; North Carolina Tech, Charlotte; North Stokes High School, Danbury; Piedmont Community Charter, Gastonia; Pickering High School, Ajax, Ontario, Canada; Pinnacle Classical Academy,

Shelby; Polk County High School, Columbus (NC); Ripley Central High School, Ripley, NY; Rocky Mount Academy, Rocky Mount; Rosman High School, Rosman; St. Mary Catholic Secondary, Pickering, Ontario, Canada; South Point High School, Belmont; Swansboro High School, Swansboro; Tar Heel High School, Tar Heel; Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, Mooresboro; Unaka High School, Elizabethton, TN; West Bladen High School, Bladenboro; West Caldwell High School, Lenoir; West Lincoln High School, Lincolnton; West Stokes High School, King; Whitefield Academy, Atlanta, GA; and Woodson Charter School, Winston-Salem.

Press passes and information are available by contacting Dr. Bud Black, Tournament Director and Assistant Basketball Coach, 511 Tot Dellinger Rd., Cherryville, North Carolina 28021. The phone numbers are (704) 898-5208 (cell) and (704) 435-2542 (home) or via Coach Black’s email address at Ironmenbasketbl@aol.com.

2023 West/Midwest All-Star Basketball Games plans finalized

Bessemer City High School will host the 2023 West/ Midwest All-Star Basketball Games, which bring together top senior players from Cherryville, Bessemer City and Highland Tech, along with those from more than a dozen other schools.

The event’s executive committee, chaired by Dr. Bud Black of Cherryville, finalized plans Oct. 18 at a meeting in Asheville.

Both boys’ and girls’ games are scheduled for March 18, along with a banquet at an area church. The banquet is at 2 p.m., followed by the girls’ all-star game at 5 p.m. and the boys’ game at 6:30. Both AllStar teams will practice at Bessemer City prior to their games.

Now in its ninth year, the event is held the weekend following the North Carolina High School Athletics Association state championships.

The Midwest squads will be selected by coaching staffs from Avery, Bessemer City, Cherryville, Draughn, Highland Tech, Mitchell, Rosman, Mountain Heritage and

Players for the West division will come from Cherokee, Highlands, Hayesville, Murphy, Hiwassee Dam, Nantahala, Andrews, Blue Ridge, Swain and Robbinsville.

Black reported that 55 players participated in the 2022 tournament at Highlands High School.

In addition to firming up the site and date, the committee set aside a proposal to give $500 scholarships to a limited number of participants rather than $250 awards to a larger number. Scholarship awards will be determined by the revenue generated by the event.

The All-Star games and banquet have provided scholarships to as many as 11 players each year,” Black said. “Also, the parents and players enjoy the games and banquet. In addition, the youngsters get to play with those they have played against for four years.”

Other officials attending the organizational meeting were Jackson County Superintendent Dana Ayers; athletics directors Scott Harrill of Cherryville, Chris Pittman of Mitchell and Brett Lamb of Highlands, and media contact Mike Powell of

State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, met with students, administrators, faculty, and staff at the N.C. School for the Deaf (NCSD) in Morganton on Monday, Oct. 31, while promoting the NC ABLE savings program that could benefit those living with disabilities.

The Department of State Treasurer (DST) administers NC ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience), and Treasurer Folwell chairs its Board of Trustees. The program allows those whose disabilities occurred before the age of 26 and their families to contribute to savings accounts that can grow tax-free. The accounts can fund essential disability services and qualified expenses without endangering benefits such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income, in which eligibility is restricted by financial caps.

“The NC ABLE Program provides an opportunity for those with disabilities to not only save for current and future expenses, but to live, work and contribute to the communities in which they live,” Treasurer Folwell said Jennifer Willet is the art teacher at NCSD and several of her students shared artwork they designed for the NC ABLE Program. An assembly of students gathered in the school auditorium, where Treasurer Folwell shared his personal history and career development, discussed programs and operations at DST, promoted the NC ABLE program and answered student questions.

“It was a pleasure to meet with staff at the N.C. School for the Deaf and present through sign-language translation at an assembly with their engaging student body. To be given the chance to answer questions and share the role of state government and a life of

public service is an opportunity to inspire the next generation to participate fully in their future. This serves as a good reminder of the need to start and keep a conversation going – there are no communication barriers,” said Treasurer Folwell.

Through relationships with partners, nonprofits and the broader community, the NC ABLE Program has accumulated nearly $16 million in assets. The average funded account balance is over $9,000. There are currently over 1,760 account holders – a 55 percent increase since the beginning of 2021.

“The North Carolina School for the Deaf was honored to have Treasurer Folwell engage in a dialogue with our middle and high school students. The recognition of artwork designed by our students for the NC ABLE Program was truly a humbling experience,” said Mark Patrick, NCSD Director.

The assembly concluded with a special Halloween treat. Patrick was presented with a check in the amount of $4,512.36 that was located by DST’s Unclaimed Property Division.

“The NC School for the Deaf was thrilled at the presentation of unclaimed funds. We cherish the opportunity to utilize the funds in a way to empower our students to continue to be lifelong learners,” Patrick said.

NCCash.com is the repository for 17.7 million properties valued at $1.02 billion under DST’s custody. The money is awaiting return to the rightful owners after being lost, misdirected, or overlooked, and more than 19 million owners are associated with those properties

Bud Black/Dennis Tate Holiday Classic Dec. 27, 28 2022 Cherryville NC

HS Boys; Highland Tech Girls; Pinnacle Charter; Piedmont Charter; Cherryville HS

Griggs

LADY WOLVERINES VOLLEYBALL SQUAD CURRENTLY 4-0 – John Chavis Middle School’s Lady Wolverines spikers defeated Holbrook 3-0 in volleyball on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, said Coach Lance Beam. “Kate Mulvey, Landry Beam, Maddie Avery, Sophia Williams, Ella Blake and Isabelle Robinson led Chavis,” he said, adding the ladies are, “4-0 currently.” This 2022 John Chavis Middle School Lady Wolverines volleyball team photo was taken at their Nov. 3, 2022 game, per Coach Beam. (photo provided)

by MIKE POWELL Special to the Eagle

Treasurer Folwell presents a check to N.C. School for the Deaf Director, Mark D. Patrick, in the amount of $4,512.36 found through NC Cash. (photo provided)

Treasurer Folwell recognizes NC School for the Deaf students’ designs for NC ABLE