Cherryville Eagle 12-14-22

CaroMont Health Board of Directors appoints Cherryville native to leadership position

Cash named Chairman of the Health System’s Board

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

According to a media release from CaroMont Health, Gastonia, at a meeting this past month (November), the medical organization’s Board of Directors appointed Cherryville native Jeff Cash to the position of Chair.

As per the release, “Previously Vice Chair, Mr. Cash will now lead the volunteer Board in providing corporate governance, strategic guidance and fiduciary oversight for the health system and its entities.” Mr. Cash was appointed to the Board of Directors on Nov. 14, 2022, it was further noted.

“Mr. Cash has devoted countless hours in service to CaroMont Health – its leaders, employees and

patients,” said Chris Peek, President and Chief Executive Officer for CaroMont Health. “His dedication to the mission of CaroMont Health and his contributions to the Board have helped ensure the health system remains focused on providing exceptional healthcare to patients across our community – today and well into the future.”

Growing up Cherryville, Mr. Cash was inspired to See CASH, Page 2

2022’s Cherryville Christmas Parade one of the largest ever

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Once again, a longer, larger, chock full of fun 2022 Cherryville Christmas Parade made for a wonderful Saturday morning on Dec. 10 as a huge crowd of folks came out, lining Main Street, to start the holiday season right.

And nobody – smalltown-wise – does holidays any better than the folks at Cherryville Chamber of Commerce and the City of Cherryville (Where Life Blossoms), whether it’s a summer holiday festival or this season’s favorite, the Annual Cherryville Christmas Parade.

This year’s Grand Marshal was CHS’ Lee Roy Montgomery, who was all smiles and waved to everyone shouting out, “Merry Christmas!”, greeting all those who turned out on Saturday, Dec. 10, braving chilly, overcast weather, to enjoy the bright floats and to get a glimpse of Santa himself! It really was beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

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CaroMont Health opens Primary and Urgent Care office in Cherryville

Offices, staff relocate to brand new 7,000-plus square foot facility

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

On Tuesday, Dec. 6, CaroMont Health opened their newest primary and urgent care facility, this one located at 910 E. Church Street.

MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor

michael@cfmedia.info

Cherryville’s Downtown Director David Day said they had “…more than 15 craft vendors and many local res-

idents,” all who enjoyed the recent second annual Holiday Market and Small Business Saturday in Cherryville’s Mini Park on Nov. 26.

Said Mr. Day, “We had a steady flow all day. We saw several hundred shoppers visit our craft booths and many of our downtown merchants. It was a great success.”

Day also noted that in addition to the local crafters selling homemade crafts and food, Manantial Mexican Restaurant provided their food truck.

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The new building, all 7,600 square feet of it, is state-ofthe-art in medical care and staffed by caring health care professionals with the needs of the citizens of Cherryville foremost in their hearts and minds.

It was noted at the ribbon cutting that, in partnership with the City of Cherryville and the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce, CaroMont Health hosted the “… ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of CaroMont Family Medicine and CaroMont Urgent Care in Cherryville.”

The new facility will, according to the media re-

lease, “…offer a full range of family medicine and primary care services, as well as urgent care,” adding the practice is welcoming new patients, as well.

Taking the podium after introductions, Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive for CaroMont Health, Todd Davis said, “Cherryville is and will continue to be a very important part of our care network. This project

was made possible because of the incredible support provided by city leaders and project partners. From designing a building that optimizes efficiency and supports the patient experience, to selecting a location that offers critical access to roadways and utilities, and most importantly, a central connection point for the many neighborhoods that surround us – this practice was designed with the needs

of this community in mind.” It was noted also the combination of primary care and urgent care is not a new concept for CaroMont Health. The dual model is well established in offices in Gastonia and Dallas, according to CMH officials, who added that CaroMont Family Medicine, “…will continue to offer primary care services for patients of

Santa; floats; beloved Grand Marshal; lots of trucks and a very big crowd make this holiday parade great!

This year’s Parade Grand Marshal is the long-time Ironmen ball boy; a major Ironmen fan; and all-around great guy, Mr. Lee Roy Montgomery, of Cherryville High School. Driving Grand Marshal Montgomery was local businessman, Terry Bell. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media and Susan L. Powell)

The Oasis Shrine Club’s own merry little mobile elves, a.k.a. the Go-Kart crew, zipping down Main Street, merrily zigging and zagging to the “oohs” and “aahs” of kids, big and small!

The new CaroMont Health Primary and Urgent Care facility in Cherryville.

(photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Jeff

Several hundred shoppers visited craft booths and downtown merchants during event by

JEFF CASH CaroMont Health Chairman of the Board

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a seamstress and quality control. She was an excellent cook and took meals to many. She made the best cakes and Christmas cookies.

$1 million prize will deliver a gift of new Silverado to Gaston County man

RALEIGH – Dalton Radford of Dallas can upgrade his ride after winning $1 million on a scratch-off.

Mary Joyce Leonhardt Lail

(Oct. 8, 1940 –Nov. 15, 2022)

CROUSE – Mary Joyce Leonhardt Lail, known to everyone as Joyce, Mother and Memaw, 82, passed away embraced by love at her home in Crouse, NC. She was born on Oct. 8, 1940 to Melvin Stowe Leonhardt and “Ann”, Annie Clyde Taylor Leonhardt of North Brook Community, Crouse, NC. She was raised with her siblings on their working farm with crops, cattle and a dairy and was born in a cabin on the property. One of her sisters shared that she recognized how important her farm chores were and often checked on her siblings’ chores. She and her husband first lived in Boger City. Later, Joyce and husband, Darrell, built their home on the original farm land and she lived the rest of her life near her home place in Crouse.

She married Eugene Darrell Lail of Cherryville, NC, on Aug. 3, 1958, at Bess Chapel UMC, after meeting at an engagement gathering for Darrell’s brother and Joyce’s sister. They were married for 63 years just short of their 64th anniversary upon Darrell’s passing. Together Joyce and husband, Darrell, enjoyed spending time with their daughter, Sheila, her husband, Tim, and their four granddaughters. She loved all children and always had an interest in her extended family, both the Lail and Leonhardt families. She came to all her daughter Sheila’s dance, band, and majorette events, and mother/daughter banquets. She was a secretary of West Lincoln Band Boosters.

Joyce graduated from the North Brook High School class of 1958. She played softball, was the basketball assistant manager, in Beta Club, drama club, had parts in junior and her commencement play, was a reporter for FHA, annual staff, and was involved with the prom and parade.

Joyce was an excellent seamstress and made clothes for herself and her daughter, Sheila in younger years. She loved to make cloth purses and costumes for her granddaughters. Joyce had a strong work ethic, enjoyed her co-workers, and continued her career in the textile and furniture industries. Among some of her workplaces included Bike Athletic, where she was nominated Textile Employee of the Year, and Bradington-Young as

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pursue a life and career of service by watching his uncle serve as a volunteer firefighter. While job opportunities took him to both Rock Hill and Shelby, Cash returned to his hometown, Cherryville, to join the fire department in 1981, serving as a fireman before being named Fire Chief at just 25 years old. In 2019, Jeff was named permanent City Manager. After retiring in 2021, Mr. Cash now provides expert consultation on fire safety and protection across the region.

Joyce was proud of her family. She called her four granddaughters “her Girls” and loved being their Memaw. She displayed great interest in their education, dance recitals, plays, graduations, and beach trips. She loved teaching them about the farm, and her beautiful flower and vegetable garden that she and Darrell cultivated. She would gently pick up a butterfly and let it go and the girls were amazed! She was a Breast Cancer survivor, and in her 60s developed early onset Alzheimer’s. She gave big hugs and had a beautiful smile. She was cared for at home by her husband, daughter, many wonderful caregivers, including, in the past – Jenny Osborne, and most recently, Debra Hyler, Samantha Soles and June Helms, who helped with scheduling and more. All loved Miss Joyce and were like family to us all.

She was a devoted Christian, read her Bible, was a long-time member of Boger City UMC, where she taught children’s Sunday school. She visited Cherryville Second Baptist Church to hear sermons of her brother-in-law, Rev. Jerry Lail and wife, Rita.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell, her parents and sisters, Jane Carswell and Doris Lail. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Starnes, and husband, Tim of Huntersville, NC; her granddaughters, Anna Welham and husband, Tom’ and new great-grandson, Albert “Bertie” Fox Welham of Bury St. Edmunds, England, Carley Starnes of Charlotte, NC, Mara Monti and husband, Will, of Mooresville, NC, and Emma Starnes, of Huntersville, NC and NCSU. She is also survived by her sister, Lib Carroll, and brother, Bill Leonhardt and wife, Karen.

The family received friends on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 from 11 a.m., to 12 p.m., in the sanctuary of Boger City United Methodist Church, 2320 East Main St., Lincolnton, NC. Directly following the receiving of friends, the Memorial service was held at 12 noon at Boger City United Methodist Church with Pastor Ronnie Roseboro officiating. Following the Memorial service, immediate and extended family were invited to the burial at Bess Chapel United Methodist Church, 6073 Flay Rd., Cherryville, NC.

Memorials may to be made to Boger City United Methodist Church, 2320 East Main St., Lincolnton, NC, 28092; or to Bess Chapel United Methodist Church, Cemetery Fund, 6073 Flay Rd., Cherryville, NC, 28021.

Warlick Funeral Home served the family of Mrs. Lail.

“I am honored to serve as Chair of the CaroMont Health Board of Directors,” said Cash. “CaroMont Health in an incredible healthcare system focused on putting patients first. My fellow Board members and I take seriously the charge to serve our community. I look forward to continuing to support the strong efforts established to expand services across the region and deliver compassionate, exceptional, and highly reliable care to patients.”

In 2019, CaroMont Health announced plans to invest more than $300 million in capital projects and facility improvements in Gaston County. Included in

“I left work and was going to my second job,” said Radford. “I stopped for a White Monster drink and two Carolina Jackpot tickets.”

Radford, a public works employee, bought his lucky ticket last Friday afternoon from Will’s Food Store III on Dallas – High Shoals Highway in Dallas. He checked his tickets in the parking lot and discovered his win.

“I thought, ‘Hey! I just won a million dollars,’” said Radford. “I called my mom, dad, and grandpa. Everyone was happy.”

Radford said his win came after his grandpa made an interesting prediction.

“He said I would win $1 million two weeks ago,” recalled Radford.

Radford,18, plans to save most of his winnings, but he does have one exciting purchase planned.

“I think I’ll buy a brand-

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ARRESTS

11-29: Randy Ray Groves, 50, 1704 W. Franklins Blvd. Gastonia; WSOJ/ OFA (Cabarrus County/ misdemeanor larceny, possession of drugs). $1,000 secured bond.

12-6: Brian Shane Shook, 54, 3425 Tryon Courthouse Rd., Cherryville, was arrested by Gastonia PD officers at S. Chester St., and W. Tenth Ave., Gastonia, on one count of driving while impaired.

INCIDENTS

11-11: Cherryville woman reports larceny and communicating threats by listed suspect who stole listed items from victim. Stolen: $198/misc. items listed on incident report. Case is active and under further investigation.

11-14: Gastonia men and a woman report communicate threats by listed suspect who sent threatening texts. Closed/cleared by other means.

11-29: CPD officer reports WSOJ/OFA (Cabarrus County/misdemeanor larceny, etc.) on listed suspect who had outstanding OFA. Closed/cleared by arrest.

11-29: On Nov. 25, a Concord man reported larceny of a cell phone ($950/ Apple iPhone 13 Pro) while he was at Walmart in Cherryville. Case status listed as “inactive.”

11-29: Cherryville woman reports call for service for senior citizen at his home. Case status listed as “inactive.”

11-30: Cherryville business owner reports destruction/damage of property and vandalism by unknown suspect who was witnessed throwing a cleaning brush and breaking owner’s business window. Est. damages

the investment is the construction of a second hospital in Belmont, the addition of a critical care tower on the main campus of CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, and the construction and renovation of several medical offices throughout the region including Cramerton, Belmont, Cherryville, and Dallas.

On Tuesday, Dec. 6, Mr. Cash, along with a host of other hospital, county, and Cherryville city dignitaries spoke at the opening of the new CaroMont Family Medicine and CaroMont Urgent Care facility, located at 910 E. Church St., in Cherryville.

new Silverado,” said Radford.

When he arrived at lottery headquarters this past Tuesday to collect his prize, he had a decision to make. He could choose to receive the prize as an annuity of $50,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $600,000. Radford chose the lump-sum amount of $600,000 and, after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $426,063.

Players get a second chance with their Carolina Jackpot tickets by scanning the tickets into their lottery accounts where they are automatically entered into a second-chance drawing. The grand finale drawing features a top prize of $200,000.

The $10 Carolina Jackpot game debuted in June with five $1 million prizes. One $1 million prize remains to be claimed.

Ticket sales from scratchoff games make it possible for the lottery to raise $2.5 million a day on average for education.

to window: $50. Case is active and under further investigation.

12-1: Cherryville company reports call for service as unknown person(s) obtained property by false pretense. Case is active and under further investigation.

12-1: On Nov. 23, a Cherryville woman reported aggravated assault by an unknown person(s) who shot her in her right side, inflicting minor injuries. Seized: a single buckshot pellet. Case is active and under further investigation.

12-2: GCPD officers report a new investigation into an aggravated assault incident at 207 Foster St., Cherryville.

12-3: GCPD officers report a new investigation into a larceny/other incident at 340 Hephzibah Church Rd., Crouse.

12-6: Cherryville woman reports theft from motor vehicle by unknown suspect who entered her vehicle and took listed items valued at $110 from it. Case is active and under further investigation.

12-6: Cherryville woman report credit card/ATM fraud by unknown person(s) who used her stolen debit card. Case is active and under further investigation.

12-7: Cherryville man reports forgery and larceny by listed suspect who tried to cash fraudulent checks. Case is active and under further investigation.

12-8: Cherryville woman reports larceny from a motor vehicle by unknown person(s) who took listed items valued at $900 from her vehicle w/o her permission. Case is active and under further investigation.

WRECKS

11-28: A vehicle driven

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Mr. Day said the event was, “Originally born in response to the COVID pandemic to allow

by Mallory Nicole Upton, 38, and a vehicle driven by Marvin Taylor Hill, 27, 1921 Bessemer City Rd., Gastonia, collided at the gas pumps w/the Hill vehicle as the Upton vehicle was backing from a parking spot at Church St., and Ray St., Cherryville. No injuries reported. Minor damages listed to both vehicles.

11-29: A vehicle driven by Dawn Luckadoo Beam, 58, 405 Pine Grove Ave., Cherryville, and a vehicle driven by Leah Joy Sneed, 35, 3868 Baxter Implement Rd., Cherryville, collided on Church Street. Ms. Beam told the responding officer she looked away and when she looked back the traffic in front had stopped and that is when she collided with a vehicle driven by Ms. Sneed. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Beam vehicle: $700; to the Sneed vehicle: $1,000.

11-30: A vehicle driven by Ray Otis Howell, 39, 1825 Requa Rd., Cherryville, was stationary in the drive-through lane of the restaurant located at 1020 E. Church St., when a vehicle driven by Mitzi Bridges Brown, 73, 1116 Baxter Rd., Cherryville, struck it. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Howell vehicle: $1,000; to the Brown vehicle: $0. 11-30: A vehicle driven by Phebe Black Beam, 68, 1104 N. Mountain St., Cherryville, struck a vehicle driven by Carlton Deemes Jackson, 24, 253 Suncrest Rd., Cherryville, in the side, spinning it around, after the Jackson vehicle didn’t stop for the red light at the intersection of Mountain Street and Church Street. The Beam vehicle then struck the pole. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the

vendors to sell in the open air.” Additionally, he added, “The event also marked the nationwide observance of Small Business Saturday.”

Day said several vendors were so successful at the event that they plan to participate

Beam vehicle: $5,000; to the Jackson vehicle: $2,000. The Jackson vehicle was towed by KT Towing to KT Towing.

12-1: A vehicle driven by Kyeth Allan Lindsay, 56, 105 Sula Dr., Cherryville, pulled out off the roadway to deliver newspapers and when he went to merge back onto the roadway, he struck a vehicle owned by Kevin Wayne Parker, 53, 402 W. Ballard St., Cherryville, which was parked stationary in front of the listed address for Mr. Parker. No injuries were reported. Est. damages to the Lindsay vehicle: $800; to the Parker vehicle: $2,000.

12-1: A vehicle driven by Wanda Massagee Bowen, 68, 2295 Palmetto Dr., Newton, was traveling west on E. Church St., Cherryville, when she struck a pedestrian, identified as Matthew Foster Townsend, 37, 105 Black Ave., Cherryville, who was walking south and crossing E. Church Street when he was struck by Ms. Bowen. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Bowen vehicle: $2,000.

12-7: A vehicle driven by Kelly McRae, 55, 109 Embert Ln., Mobile Park #26, Shelby, told the responding officer that he dozed off at the wheel while driving, which is why he collided in the rear with a vehicle driven by Chris Allen King, 44, 1207 Boyd Rd., Gastonia, that had stopped at a red light. Mr. McRae, Jr. was cited for having no OL. Est. damages to the McRae vehicle: $5,000; to the King vehicle: $2,500. The McRae vehicle was towed to McDaniel’s Towing by McDaniel’s Towing.

in future City of Cherryville street events.

For more information on upcoming events, call the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce at (704) 435-3451, or visit them at their office on Main Street.

Dalton Radford (left) and a family member hold a facsimile check for what he won last week. (photo provided)

Thinking about curling up with a good book this holiday season?

by TRACI POLLITT Branch Manager Gaston County Public Library, Cherryville Branch

LEGO Club – Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.

Family Storytime –Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. (except Dec. 29 – no event that day)

Room to Wrap – Saturday, Dec. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS – Friday, Dec. 23 through Monday, Dec. 26

Noon Year’s Eve Party – Saturday, Dec. 31 at 11:30 a.m.

CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR’S – Monday, Jan. 2, 2023

If you follow any social media, this is the time of year that you’ll see post after post about

“Jolabokaflod”, known as “the Christmas book flood” in English. This is an Icelandic tradition that started during World War II.

Because paper was not rationed, Icelanders gave books as gifts, usually on Christmas eve. Once the gifts have been opened and everyone has their books, family members find their favorite cozy spots, snuggle up with hot chocolate or other bever-

age of choice, and spend the evening reading.

Being a public library, we don’t sell books – but we love this idea of reading together! We suggest checking out a nice selection of titles for you and your family members to share during the holidays. Who knows? Maybe you’ll start a new tradition! Your own “Jolabokaflod,” if you will!

We have one more

Saturday for those that need Room to Wrap! We are happy to be able to offer our space to our patrons. And be sure you’ve marked your calendars for our Noon Year’s Eve Party on the 31st of December. This will be a fun event for all ages with games, crafts, and even cookie decorating! It’s also great for those of us that have trouble staying awake until midnight.

For more information

Happy Holidays!

From our family to yours, Piedmont Lithium sends you the warmest winter wishes for a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year.

And here’s a whole book cart overflowing (well… almost) with Christmas and holiday-themed books for kids of all ages to get immersed in over the holidays.

about your public library, give us a call at (704) 435-6767, or stop by the branch at 605 E. Main Street. Our public service hours at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,

Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

Happy “Jolabokaflod” and happy holidays to all!

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Looking back on 2022, we are grateful for many achievements, but none are more important than the relationships we have built in this community

We are thankful for the support of friends and the good work of community partners, and we look forward to all that we can achieve together in 2023 piedmontlithium.com

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See what’s coming up at your Cherryville Branch Library!

Hey kids! Your CBL has a whole bevy of December Fun Packs, full of all kinds of cool things to do and keep yourself occupied while waiting for the hot chocolate and cookies to get done! (photos provided)

Need a Hanukkah book? A Kwanzaa book? No problem! We have them all here at your CBL!

OPINION

As Elvis once sang, “Well, it’s Christmastime, pretty baby!”

And it is rapidly approaching. Again! As always!

This fact shouldn’t surprise us, but it always seems to. And, as always, we’re sitting here, surrounded by a whole bunch of toy catalogs, trying to figure out what we’re going to get the “grands” this year. I can’t tell you why, only that the pressure to “get” is there and in spades!

By Michael Powell michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com

As we sit and stare at the many and varied toy catalogs, with the “white noise “of the news around us, we are sobered by the terrible and intensely sad events of today. Like all America, we are dumbfounded by the senseless slaughter of innocent people here and abroad. We can’t help but be reminded of another slaughter of in-

TODAY’S QUOTE:

We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone. –Ronald

Reagan

gift of love this year: we all really need it – bad!

nocents that took place shortly before Christ’s birth. What words can you use, in this day and age, to explain evil of this (or any) magnitude? I’m not sure there are enough words to handle a task of this size. They all sound so trite, empty, and hollow. It seems, “So sorry for your loss” just doesn’t do anymore. We tell ourselves this year, when our hearts should be turned to doing good for others, “This year, maybe things will be different.” Then something horrible happens and the sanity (or insanity) of humanity; the greatness of our shared human cultures is called into question. When evil

happens anywhere, we shake our heads, stupefied; struck numb at the real horror of it all. And at this season, no less! Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers, of course, go out to those suffering – parents, siblings, grandparents, family members all; to all of those who have lost loved ones to terrorists and maniacs. May they never be forgotten.

My wife says, “Life does go on.” Healing will, in time, dull the intensity of the pain. But I know from first-hand experience, the pain itself never really goes away when you lose someone, anyone, no matter who they are or how they factor into your life, be they friend or family.

Our hope and prayer for all here in Cherryville (and everywhere) who has lost a loved one, or a loved one has gone out of their lives (for whatever reason), is to take a little extra time to hug your children, your grandchildren, or that special family member or

friend, again, no matter their ages; no matter the distance. A phone call or Facetime can stand in for that long-awaited hug. Never, ever, forget to tell them you love them. Perhaps the greatest gift we can give our kids and grandkids this time of year will be to practice what I’m “preaching” here: to love intensely and never put off telling them (or anyone we love)

we love them and they are in our thoughts and prayers always. That’s something you can’t put a dollar value on, but can be “re-gifted” in a small way every day.

So, this season, tell someone you love them and are thinking of and praying for them. It may be the best gift they’ve ever gotten.

This Christmas, all of us in the Powell family –

all of us here at Community First Media, our great newspaper staff – hope and pray that your family/ families will have the greatest of Christmases and it will be your season to be jolly. Like the Dickens “Christmas Carol” character Tiny Tim said, “God bless us every one!” So, this year… Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

Another dear saint has gone to glory! A Christmas rest and peace only

Our community has certainly lost many beloved citizens this year for sure. We indeed lost a very special lady named Vera Sellers Eaker on Nov. 30. She had an amazingly full life as she lived to be a sweet 101 years old.

By Anne S. Haynes

Vera will most definitely be missed by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as well as by many, many friends. On Sunday, Dec. 4, the First United Methodist Church of Cherryville was completely filled with mourners who came to honor her life and support her precious family.

I am sad to say that I was not fortunate enough to have known Vera personally, but I felt like I did know her from listening to her pastor, Rev. Zack Christy, preach her funeral

along, with the Rev. Dr. Vince Hefner. They gave all the important facts about her life along with many interesting details from a life that spanned so many years. I was especially interested in the fact that she attended school at one time at the old Fairview School, which was across the road from my house. It’s the same school my dad attended. It was torn down years ago, but there was part of a wall that remained there for years that I liked to visit. I was also pleased to hear that she graduated from Tryon High School which was my alma mater as well.

It was just a year ago when Tommy and I went to the same church to attend the 100th birth-

day party of this special lady. I remember being so amazed at her beauty and zest for life and how she seemed to enjoy the occasion so very much. Signs from the birthday party were on display in the church the day of her service as friends and family greeted the family and related many special memories of this beautiful lady.

I suppose when the special people in our lives leave this world, we want to be assured that they were loved and will be missed. I can say again without a doubt that Vera Eaker was indeed loved and will be greatly missed by many people. I only wish I could have known this wonderful lady and could have talked to her and listened to her relate stories about her life.

May God bless and comfort Vera’s precious family members and friends, now and in the days ahead.

December auditions for “The Importance of Being Earnest”

Upcoming performances for a production at the Cherryville Little Theatre’s Oscar Wilde-written play, “The Importance of Being Earnest” begin in February 2023.

The play is directed by Erika Barnes. Performances are scheduled for Feb. 3, 4, 10, and 11 at 7 p.m., and Feb. 5 and 12, at 3 p.m.

Sarah Fox Sandoval, of the Cherryville Little Theatre, 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.

Christmas is a good time to catch up on your pumpkin pie eating. Pecan pie seems readily available so this too is a good option. Try to drink one glass of eggnog during the season of joy. Eggnog does have some calories and fat grams but one glass won’t hurt you too bad. I don’t recommend drinking a gallon.

ask him to bring dinner when he comes. Make sure he comes in the front door. I don’t know about bringing broccoli casserole down the chimney.

Glenn Mollette Guest Editorial

If you are putting up lights, now is the time to do so. You want to have time to enjoy the lights and the more you string together and cover your house the more electricity you are using. This in turn creates a big electric bill but you are keeping the paychecks going for the utility people.

of bedlam. The birth of Jesus was in Bethlehem. His parents were poor. They had gone to an out of the way town to pay their taxes. There was no place for them to sleep. They slept in a barn and Jesus was born while they were there. Mary laid him in a cow’s trough. They were poor, tired, and life was not very easy for Mary, Joseph, and Jesus.

If you had turkey and ham for Thanksgiving, you may have it again for Christmas. There is nothing wrong with repeating the Thanksgiving meal especially if it was good. If it was bad then you might consider something else. The only time of the year that I eat much turkey or country ham is during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. Be careful eating too much of that smoked turkey and ham because they can be a bit salty. You don’t want to swell up like a balloon on Christmas.

Christmas should be a relaxing time. If you believe Santa Claus is coming then let him take care of the work. Surely, he will show up. Just

The main thing is don’t go crazy this Christmas. You don’t have to buy everything. The stores love for you to max out your credit cards but you won’t love it in February and March when you are paying it back. Use commonsense when it comes to the entire season. Eat a piece of pie but don’t eat the pie. Eat a slice of turkey but don’t eat the turkey. Decorate if you wish but you don’t have to spend a week putting up lights. They will all have to come back down, you know. Spend only what you can afford. If you can’t afford much then don’t press yourself to do what you cannot do.

Christmas is the birthday of Jesus but we often make it a day

Keep in mind that Jesus came to save us from our sins. He came to give us peace. The Bible calls him the Prince of Peace. Most people need some peace and one way to have more peace is to focus on the Baby of Christmas. Christ IS comfort and peace!

You don’t always find your peace at church. Why? Because the church isn’t Jesus. If your church is stressing you out, harping about money every Sunday, and pulling you in 10 different directions then you might consider taking a step back and reevaluating.

The season of joy is here. Don’t depend on others to create joy for you. Get alone with God every day and focus on Him. You’ll discover a peace and a rest that only He can provide.

On modeling the faithfulness of Joseph…

My senior year in high school I had a friend whose girlfriend got pregnant. Naturally, he assumed he was the father. But there was whispering all around school that she’d been seeing some other guys, and that my friend wasn’t the father after all.

There was no paternity testing back then, so there wasn’t any way to know

for sure. But there was enough doubt for him to walk out if he wanted. He weighed the pros and the cons and decided to ask his girlfriend to marry him. She accepted and they got married over Christmas break. In February she gave birth to a daughter who quickly became – and is to this day – the apple of his eye. At that time, the thought of getting married and becoming a parent was the farthest thing from his mind; yet, I think he’d be the first to tell you that,

Be Jolly

(2nd Part of “Tis The Season” Series)

Although this is a festive and fun time of the year, it can also be a stressful and sad time for many people. Losing a loved one, financial challenges or strained relationships can put a damper on the holiday season. Some people are just overwhelmed with life, and wonder if they will ever experience joy or love again. In addition, everyone has to deal with something that is unpleasant at some point. However, joy is much better for your health. Proverbs 17:22 (NLT) “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.”

UNSPEAKABLE JOY

Sometimes, we try to put other things into our lives that don’t quite satisfy us, but God is the only one that can fill those voids. He can remove sadness, bring provision and heal troubled relationships. I have first-hand knowledge of the Lord’s goodness moving in my life, especially during those seasons where I dealt with grief and extremely difficult circumstances. I learned that nothing is impossible for the Lord, and he will help me get through it! He can flip that frown into a smile that shines brightly with unspeakable joy. Romans 15:13 (NLT) says, “I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” If there’s an emptiness in your soul God desires to fill you with his presence.

CLOSENESS

During this Christmas, ask God to show you his love and joy in a deeper way. God is a loving supernatural being who chose to be among us to deliver us from darkness, cleanse us from sin, and bring us into an intimate fellowship with him as his children. This is why Jesus was born. Matthew 1:23 says, “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).” It’s his desire to be close to humanity. Jeremiah 3:17-18 (GNT) “The Lord your God is with you; his power gives you victory. The Lord will take delight in you, and in his love he will give you new life. He will sing and be joyful over you, as joyful as people at a festival.

PRAY THIS PRAYER:

“Father, I delight greatly in who you are. My soul rejoices in you. For you have clothed me with the garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness. Forgive me for not focusing on the true meaning of Christmas. You are the reason for the season. This Christmas, reveal the path of life, and fill me with joy. May Christ make his home in my heart as I trust in him. I pray my roots will grow down into your love and keep me strong. I pray that the fruit of the Spirit will be produced in my life: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. In Jesus’ name - Amen.”

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beyond all of his many accomplishments, it was in becoming a father to his little girl that he found his true vocation in life.

When I think about my friend, I’m reminded of the faithfulness of Joseph. It has something to do with getting your own ego out of the way and putting others first. It’s an exercise in humility and it’s based on a simple trust that by God’s grace, all things really do work together for good for those who love the Lord and are called according to His purposes (Romans 8:28).

To the world, the faithfulness of Joseph may

seem foolish, but to those who are willing to follow his example and surrender their wills to the will of God, the faithfulness of Joseph is not simply a way of pleasing God; it’s a way of fulfilling your own life’s destiny.

I don’t know a better way to model the faithfulness of Joseph than to start with the prayer of Daniel Iverson who wrote: “Spirit of the Living God, fall a fresh on me; Spirit of the Living God, fall a fresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the Living God, fall a fresh on me.”

Meeting schedule for Cherryville New Year’s Shooters

Rusty Wise, Secretary, Cherryville New Year’s Shooters Inc., said that the group’s 2022-23 meeting/ events schedule for the Cherryville New Year’s Shooters is: (meeting) Wednesday, Dec. 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.

Traditional New Year’s Shooter’s Meeting dates and information

The Traditional New Year’s Shooters group will have their meetings at Hugh’s Pond Volunteer Fire Department on the following dates: Dec. 20, and 27. All meetings are at 7

Cherryville Area Places of Worship

p.m. Dues will be collected and powder and caps sold at that time. If questions, please visit their Facebook page at Cherryville Traditional New Year’s Shooters.

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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

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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. DR. BILLY T. LOWE

Pastor – First Presbyterian Church of Cherryville

301 East 1st Street, Cherryville, NC

First Baptist Church

DANYALE PATTERSON

CITY OF CHERRYVILLE CHERRYVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 22nd day of November, 2022 as Administrator of the Estate of BETTY JEAN BURNS, 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, Gregory S. McIntyre, Administrator, on or before the 14th of March, 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 12th day of December, 2022.

Gregory S. McIntyre, Administrator

Estate of: Betty Jean Burns McINTYRE ELDER LAW 112 S. Tryon St. STE 700 Charlotte, NC 28284

CE (12/14, 21, 28/2022 & 1/04/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 23rd day of May, 2022 as Administrator of the Estate of JAMES REGINALD CLOUD, 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, Bruce A. Cloud, Administrator, on or before the 7th of March, 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 7th day of December, 2022.

Bruce A. Cloud, Administrator

Estate of: James Reginald Cloud Counsel for the Estate: McINTYRE ELDER LAW 233 E. Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150

CE (12/07, 14, 21 & 28/2022)

From Page 1 all ages and CaroMont Urgent Care will offer flexible care options for urgent medical issues.”

Dr. Rebecca Love, board certified in family medicine, and Billie Jo Dagenhart, nurse practitioner, will lead the highly skilled care team in family medicine, with Mr. Austin Gates, physician assistant, and nurse practitioner Kassidy Blanton opening appointments at CaroMont Urgent Care.

Jeff Cash, Chair for the CaroMont Health Board of Directors, said, “CaroMont Health has had a home in Cherryville for more than 15 years, but this morning, we celebrate the future – the expansion of primary and urgent care services here and an important connection to CaroMont’s network of advanced

medical specialties across the region,”

He continued, “Great healthcare begins in buildings like the one behind me, but truly exceptional care comes from the incredible team of health care professionals who choose to work inside it. We have a talented team of people here. They genuinely care about our community and their patients, and they will always do what is right for you and your family.” Mr. Cash also thanked businessman James Russell Beam, County Commissioner Allen Fraley, Mayor H.L. Beam and the Cherryville City Council, many of whom were present at the opening and ribbon cutting, and a host of others who laid the groundwork and gave great support for getting the facility in Cherryville, the city where, he said “…life blossoms.”

Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam, III said, “This is a great day; a special day for

the City of Cherryville. I want to thank councilmembers Jill Parker-Puett and Jon Abernethy and City Manager Brian Dalton for being here on this great occasion. It seems hard to believe that we were here in October of 2021 – a short 14 months – breaking ground for this beautiful building. We have come a long way since then.”

Mayor Beam noted to Mr. Cash that the city |… owes you a debt of deep gratitude and we wish CaroMont Health the best of luck in the future. To the citizens of Cherryville and the surrounding area, please use this facility, and thank you again to CaroMont Health for locating Cherryville!”

Speaking afterwards, Dr. Andy Dyksterhouse talked about who will be staffing the new facility, then said, “CaroMont Health believes primary health care should be embedded in the community.”

According to a handout

distributed by CMH at the ribbon cutting, the new clinic includes 11 exam rooms, five procedure rooms, and expanded space for reception, waiting and administrative functions.

Also, it was noted that “… new primary care patients may call the office to request an appointment or visit caromonthealth.org to schedule online, and individuals seeking urgent care for the treatment of minor illness and injuries, like colds, ear infections and sprained ankles, do not need an appointment for urgent care but may make a reservation by visiting caromonthealth.org.”

The new CaroMont Family Medicine in Cherryville will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and CaroMont Urgent Care will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. To make an appointment please call (704) 435-5227.

One of the admittance desks inside the office of the new CaroMont Primary and Urgent Care facility in Cherryville. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive for CaroMont Health, Todd Davis, speaks at the Dec. 6 ribbon cutting for the new healthcare facility in Cherryville.

Jeff Cash, welcomed everyone and spoke at the opening of the new healthcare facility.

Ironmen varsity men “hoops” teams currently 4-2 after loss to West Lincoln Rebels

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Against CHASE

The CHS Ironmen basketball teams played a couple of home non-conference games last week and won over visiting CHASE High School at Nixon Gym.

The Lady Ironmen, coached by Carrie Dalton and Callie Hahn, defeated the visiting Lady Trojans on Monday, Dec. 5 by a score of 39-19. The leading scorer in this matchup for the CHS ladies was Gabbie McCorkle with 13 points, followed by Raylei Gidney, with 12 points. Emily Allen scored six points and Krista Davis scored four points. Regan Hovis and Skye Taylor each scored two points apiece for the Lady Ironmen.

In varsity men’s court action, Coach Scott Harrill’s Ironmen defeated the Trojans by a score of 70-53, in Nixon Gym action following the girls’ win.

The leading scorers for the men in this one were seniors Carson Kelly (#0) with 29 points, and Landon Hahn (#1), with 15. Darrien Floyd had 10 points and Numarius Good had eight (8) points against the Trojans.

Others scoring were Ethan Honeyman with four (4) points and Nate Bookout, with two (2) points.

Against Fred T. Foard In a Tuesday, Dec. 6 away non-conference game, the

CHS Ironmen varsity men beat the Fred T. Foard Tigers 70-64 at Newton. In a game played before the men’s game, the CHS Lady Ironmen were defeated by the Fred T. Foard

The

Also, on Friday, Dec. 9, the CHS ladies lost to the Lady Rebels by a score of 59-31. The men lost to the Rebel varsity men by a score of 82-75.

According to the web site, MaxPreps, the CHS varsity men are currently 4-2 overall, and 0-0 in conference play, which has yet to start. The CHS girls are now 1-5, 0-0; having lost to the Lady Rebels 59-31, last Friday night.

(Additional information by Susan L. Powell)

Lady Tigers by a score of 62-17.

Against West Lincoln

CHS Ironmen basketball teams traveled on Friday, Dec. 9, to play nearby rivals, the West Lincoln Rebels, in another non-conference game.

Evionna McDowell tips the ball back to her fellow Lady Ironmen at the start of action against the CHASE Lady Trojans on Dec. 5. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Lady Ironmen player Krista Davis prepares to pass the ball in last week’s action against the visiting CHASE Lady Trojans.

Lady Ironman Raylie Gidney was fouled so here she is preparing to sink a basket for the team.

CHS Lady Ironmen player Gabbie McCorkle drives around the Lady Trojans defender on her way to find room to shoot during last Monday’s Dec. 5 game against the CHASE team.

Ironman Numarius “Noom” Good shooting a foul shot against the visiting CHASE Trojans.

Ironmen shooter Landon Hahn takes aim and fires over the head of the CHASE defender in

CHS Ironman Darrien Floyd shoots the ball in last week’s action at Nixon Gym against the visiting CHASE Trojans.

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

ONE ON ONE CARE. Is hiring for Direct Support Professional/ DSP for full/part time on 2nd shift. Transport experience recommended not required. Apply in person at 203 Lee St, Shelby NC

NEED A CAR DISMANTLER. Auto Parts of Shelby. Apply in person at 1021 County Home Road, Shelby, NC 28152 704487-5234 (704) 472-4666

NEED A PARTS SALESPERSON. Auto Parts of Shelby. 1021 County Home Road, Shelby, NC 28152 704-487-5234.

PART TIME BOX TRUCK DRIVER and part time CDL Class A driver. Off weekends. Apply at Hardin’s Rental; 365 Oak Street Extension, Forest City or call 828-286-7871 ext. 4.

COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 4809340

BUSINESS SERVICES

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

BUSINESS SERVICES

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) 2950750

JAMES BALLARD PAINTING SERVICE. Paint Kitchen Cabinets only. Pre-estimated price. References available. 828-4297511 or 828-429-3743. Ask for James.

PRESSURE CLEANING NEEDED. Must provide own electric and water, 14x70 ft. mobile home near Ellenboro. 828435-5746.

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

USED & NEW MOBILITY

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

WILL CLEAN HOUSES. Want your house to sparkle and shine for the holidays then give me a call. Call or text me at 704-419-9016 or email me at sgacsa@aol.com (704) 419-9016

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

J DOUGLAS TREE SERVICE LLC. Tree removal, trimming, 24 hour emergency service, 20% discount to Seniors, First Responders, Police Officers. 704-276-1114.

CONCRETE SPECIALTIES. Driveways, patios, slabs, sidewalks, Bobcat work. Kelvin Carter 864-590-8054.

RETAINING WALLS, PAVERS, GRADING, DEMOLITION, site cleanup, ponds, fencing, maintenance, irrigation, landscaping, pruning, planting, excavator work. 828-453-8113.

CUSTOM BUILT PLAY SETS. Metal/Tarp roof. Playhouse, Sandbox, Swings, Slides, Rock Climbs and more. Delivery available. Union Mills, NC. 301491-3174.

CAROLINA BARN AND SHED PICKER! Do you have a Barn, Garage, or Shed full of antiques or lost treasures your looking to get rid of? CALL ME! I have a trailer if you have larger items. Serving Cleveland and Gaston County and surrounding areas. Tim 1-661312-6159 (661) 312-6159 saveyourearth@live.com

NO-BUG CHRISTMAS! Bob’s Pest Control. Yard sprays only. Ants, fire ants, yellow jackets, roaches, mice, rats. 704-6897024.

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

HANDYMAN. All rental and residential services.

AUCTIONS

YARD SALES

CLEVELAND COUNTY ESTATE SALE/HOUSE CLEAN OUT SALE TWO DAYS: DECEMBER 15TH, 2022 (THURSDAY) FROM 10AM- 12PM AND DECEMBER 17TH, 2022 (SATURDAY) FROM 10AM-12PM. FURNITURE, DISHES, COLLECTIBLES AND MORE! at 313 EAST KING STREET, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

ANTIQUES

NOW UNTIL CHRISTMAS. Open 10am-5pm Tuesday-Sat. Closed Sunday & Monday. Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Hot Wheels, Jewelry, Christmas and MORE. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on FB. 828-382-0075.

FOR SALE

DOZENS ENCLOSED TRAILERS 10% OFF. CASH or CREDIT CARD. “We also Rent to Own” No Credit Check! J Johnson Sales 828-245-5895. Located at 2690 US Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC.

ALL ENCLOSED TRAILERS 10% OFF! 8.5’ x 36’ Enclosed Auto Carrier (Three 7k Axels) with Heat & A/C was $47,900 Repo Price $31,000 til Dec. 23rd. J Johnson Sales, Forest City, NC. Ph. 828-245-5895

DOG KENNELS $449.99 NOW $399.99 til Dec. 23rd, 2022. Dog House was $150.00 NOW $100.00 til Dec. 23rd. “Delivery & Setup is Available!” J Johnson Sales, inc. 2690 US Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC. Ph. 828-551-7176

NEVER BEFORE 10% OFF “ALL” Carports, Garages & RV Covers. Now thru Dec. 23rd. J Johnson Sales in Forest City, NC. Ph. 828-245-5895

INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE NOW THRU DEC. 23rd, 2022! All Buildings & Trailers 10% Off! New, Used, Repos 10% Off! Save 100’s to 1000’s. J Johnson Sales, inc. 2690 US Hwy. 221 South, Forest City 828-245-5895

BIG CHRISTMAS SALE. Fri., Sat., & Sun. Dec. 9, 10 & 11. All kinds of toys, ride-ons and bicycles. All new stuff. No pallets or returns. Sheets, socks, blankets. Sandy Mush beside OHM, across from Fire Dept. Questions/directions 828-7554129. (828) 755-4129

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. 704-434-6389, (704) 473-0867

FREE MILITARY GRADE TACTICAL FLASHLIGHT Free! Military Grade Tactical Flashlight with self-defense features, 3 brightness levels, window breakage aspect - NC4Ever@ usa.com

ITEMS FOR SALE Stiel Power Auger with 2 attachments-$175, Electric Pole Chainsaw-$95, Draft Beer Refrigerator-5 Kegs and 3 Beer Gas Bottles and many accessories-$185, Weight Bench w/bar & weights-$125. 828-286-8093.

NEW BEE KEEPING PROTECTIVE GEAR Helmet with vail-$15, Gloves-$10/pair, Suit with vail-$65. Limited sizes and quanity available. 828-9801823.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

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

FIREWOOD FOR SALE Truck and Trailer Loads. $50 - $75. Can Deliver. 704-466-7623.

OLD GAMBLING MACHINE $150. Would make a good man cave piece. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net 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

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

TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788

PETS &

LIVESTOCK

MAYBE YOU CAN BUY LOVE. Christmas special. 6 parti yorkies- 4 females/2 males. Normally sell for $2k+ but this Christmas just $1,200.00 each. Taking non refundable deposits now. Available now or can hold for Christmas week delivery. Vet certified. (704) 473-7042 rvcollins@gmail.com

GREAT FOR GIFTS OR COLLECTING SILVER, GOLD & COINS! SILVER Bars & Rounds 1Oz., 5 Oz.,10 Oz., 32 Oz., 50 Oz.. and 2022 Silver Eagles. GOLD 1 Gram, 2.5 Grams, 5 Grams, 10 Grams, 1/10 Oz., 1/4 Oz., 1/2 Oz. & 1 Oz. “We Buy, Sell & Trade”! Jake’s Knives Coins, Collectibles & Antiques located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. Call 704-600-6996 or (980) 295-5568

STORAGE BUILDING FOR SALE. 10x16 Barn Style Roof and Door, 2 Lofts, 2 Windows, Metal roof. $4,000 or OBO. 704-718-1035.

PURE RAW LOCAL HONEY. $20 quart, $12 pint. Produced in Rutherford County. Comb honey $24 quart. Call/text Jackson Corbin 828-980-1823.

WANT TO BUY

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

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

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197

WANT TO BUY. Low mileage Buick, Toyota, Honda or reasonable priced vehicle. Can receive voicemail but NO TEXTS. (980) 745-5396

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-2893081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175.

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

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 $800. Call or text (704) 473-4891

POMERANIAN CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. 1 male, 1 female, 1 longhaired, 1 shorthaired. UTD shots & worming, 8 wks old. $400. (828) 460-5372

AKC REGISTERED CANE CORSO PUPS. Ready to go. All shots UTD. For more info, contact Ronnie (704) 974-2716

GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES F1B GoldenDoodle Puppies looking for their forever homes. Located in Shelby, NC. They were born on October 21, 2022 to an F1 GoldenDoodle and a Standard Poodle. Both parents are on sight. We currently have 4 sweet girls (Chocolate, Tan, Black & Champaign) and 5 handsome boys (Tan, 2 Chocolate, 2 Pardi). These are very sweet and intelligent dogs. We are asking for a $1000 rehoming fee. They will be the perfect Christmas gift for your loved ones! (704) 473-7057 office.shelby@gmail.com

CKC REGISTERED MINIATURE DACHSHUND. 9 week old male. 1st shots, wormed, black, brown, tan. (704) 3007225

MINIATURE CHRISTMAS VILLAGE FOR SALE. 20+ pieces with boxes. (704) 739-7201

10 TON HAND PUNCH $75. Heavy duty bench drill press $75. Fuel oil tank $60. Various wood carvings. 828-305-3123.

1 LOT WITH 4 ADJOINING PLOTS. $3900. Located in Rose Hill Cemetery in Fallston, NC. (704) 472-5682

SMALL KIDS MINI-BIKE $350. Small kids 4 wheeler $450. 2006 Harley $5,000. All garage kept. 828-247-0506.

USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-980-0788.

DEER CORN, 50 POUND BAG. $11. Callahan Farms. Cletus: 704-300-5341; Steve: 704-472-8865; Todd: 704-6921627

PETS & LIVESTOCK

Poodle Puppies. (252) 412-2046

RUTHERFORD MINI STORAGE AUCTION PUBLIC SALE. 11:00AM December 16th. Rutherford Mini Storage, 1301 US Hwy 221, Rutherfordton, NC. Contents of Units: #B12 Wihide for non-payment of storage rent. (704) 473-7358 (704) 473-7358 andrew.sain@ gmail.com

BONDED, 4 & 5 MONTH old kittens. Beautiful colors: calico, grey/white, black/white, and ebony. Playful. Fully vetted. No fee, but bet reference. 704-6007142

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2022

Fall Sports Awards

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2022 CHS Fall Sports Awards – Winners for CHS Ironmen Football: Caleb Hovis (Most Valuable Lineman); Tobias Miller

(V in the C Award); Collin Huss (MVP Defense); Jack Dellinger (Gifted and Talented Athlete Award); Amir Starr (Most Im-

proved); and Gage Vernon (Athletic Award). Not pictured: Kam Bolin (Golden Helmet Award); Chase Miller (MVP Offense

2022 CHS Fall Sports Awards – Winners for CHS Lady Ironmen Volleyball: Krista Davis (Team Before Self); Taylor Digh (Best Defense); Emily Allen (Best Offense); and Rileigh Kiser (MVP). Not pictured: Lexi McSwain (Most Improved); and Kaitlyn Newsome (Ironmen Award).

2022 CHS Fall Sports Awards – Winner for CHS Lady Ironmen Cross Country: Cameryn Bell (Most Valuable Runner).

2022 CHS Fall Sports Awards – Winner for CHS Ironmen Soccer: Henry Gil (Most Valuable Player). Not pictured: Jarred Varela (Most Improved); Steven Brown (Most Valuable Defensive Player); and Nate Bookout (Most Valuable Offensive Player).

PARADE

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The Chamber’s Mary Beth Tackett noted that things this year looked wonderful as many lined the streets, once again happy to be able to be out and among others, enjoying the pleasant weather and getting to experience one of the area’s premier Christmas parades. The joy on everyone’s faces was infectious, to say the least.

The annual Christmas Parade has a long history, with no one quite sure when the first one took place, though the estimates have been put at “about 25 to 30 years or more, or thereabouts,” according to one citizen who asked not to be named and who said he has lived here all his life.

Tackett said the Christmas Parade came together well enough again this year, with only a minor glitch or two. Still, she was very pleased to see it get started and wind its way down Main Street.

As far as crowd numbers went, Tackett said she was unable to accurately gauge such since she doesn’t actually get to ride in the parade, but she noted she heard from a number of folks this was another large crowd for this event.

It has been noted in the past by Mrs. Tackett that, “The Christmas Parade, like

By JIM MILLER Editor

Little Known Property-Tax Relief Programs Help Seniors Save

Dear Savvy Senior, I recently learned about a property-tax relief program for seniors in the county where I live. Apparently, there are hundreds of these programs across the country that many retirees, like me, are eligible for but don’t know about. What can you tell me about this?

Dear Eddie,

Great question! Residential property-tax refund and credit programs exist in nearly every state, but unfortunately few people know about them. These programs can help retirees and many other Americans by reducing their property taxes. Here’s what you should know.

Rising Property Taxes

Property taxes are a major source of income for local governments, but while they help fund key public services, they can be a financial drain for many homeowners, especially retirees, many of whom live on fixed incomes.

According to Attom Data Solutions, a property-data provider, the average American household payed $3,785 in property taxes in 2021, but this amount varies widely depending on your state’s tax rate and your home’s estimated value. For example, New Jersey residents paid $9,476 per year on average in 2021, while West Virginia residents paid $901.

To help ease this tax burden, most states offer a number of property-tax relief programs. But states aren’t always proactive in letting people know. It’s up to you, the homeowner, to find out what’s available in your county or city that you may be eligible for, and to apply.

Relief Programs

Property tax relief programs, sometimes called exemptions, release eligible homeowners from paying some or all of their property tax obligation. How long the exemption lasts can vary depending on where you live, and the reason you’re applying for the exemption.

The tax-relief process varies by county, city or state. In general, you’ll have to meet certain eligibility requirements, submit an application and provide documents that support your request. Most programs will either reduce, waive or freeze property taxes for seniors, veterans, surviving spouses, disabled and low-income residents.

But there are some counties that also offer basic homestead exemptions to homeowners regardless of age or income, and others that may provide exemptions to homeowners that have recently made energy-efficient improvements to their home.

Where to Look

The best way to learn about local property-tax relief programs and their eligibility requirements is to visit your county, city or state website that collects your property tax. Most of these sites also provide applications and instructions, and will allow you to apply either online, by mail or at your local tax office.

Another good resource for locating programs in your area is the Lincoln Institute, which has a property-tax database that lets you to browse programs across the country. To access it go to ResidentialPropertyTaxReliefPrograms.org.

AARP may also be able to help through their Property Tax-Aide service – see PTAconsumers.aarpfoundation.org. This free program, which is available in 13 states (Arizona, Colorado, Florida–Miami Dade County, Illinois-Cook County, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York and North Carolina) and the District of Columbia helps eligible homeowners and renters apply for relief.

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.

Overtaxed Eddie

the other events we do, brings people that might not be familiar with our downtown area to Cherryville. It gives them a chance to see businesses and restaurants they might not see while traveling on (Hwy.) 150. With that being said, we hope they will stay, shop, and grab a bite while they are here. And come back to see us!

Everybody comes to a Christmas Parade – ANY Christmas Parade, really – to see the Big Guy – Santa himself! Here he and Mrs. Claus are, atop the Cherryville Public Warehouse float, waving to the huge crowd at last Saturday morning’s Dec. 10 Cherryville Christmas Parade. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media and Susan L. Powell)

The honor guard of the Gaston County Sheriff’s Department bringing the flags down Main Street at the Saturday, Dec. 10 Cherryville Christmas Parade.

Following behind Santa and Mrs. Claus, the many beautiful horses and their riders that have for many years closed out more than one Cherryville Christmas Parade, bringing many a smile to the faces of little boys and girls who love horses.

Who doesn’t love fire trucks in a Christmas Parade (or ANY parade for that matter)? Top one of the bright red Cherryville Fire Department trucks off with their lovable mascot, Sparky the Fire Dog, and voila, it’s a BIG (Fire) DOG PARTY!

Why, it’s the Grinch, of all folks, er, critters, er… well, whatever he is, he was at the Cherryville Christmas Parade in all his iterations and his bright green glory, sitting next to a very pretty Whoville lady.

And here’s a close-up of the Big Red Right Jolly Old Elf – Santa Claus! What’s more fun than watching Santa throw candy and waving to all his many fans and well-wishers as they all send best Christmas wishes his way!