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City gets great news on financial audit for fiscal year June 2021 Also votes to annex property known as Stroup Acres by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

At Monday night’s Jan. 10 regular Cherryville City Council session, Council members heard the audit report from Butler and Stowe about the city’s audit, ending June 30, 2021, from Mr. Robert Adams, who is one of the managing partners with that firm. Mr. Adams noted his firm met with the audit committee members on Thursday, Jan. 6 to review the audited financial statements for the year ending with the aforementioned date. Wrote Mr. Adams in a brief handed to Council members, “Our opinion on the financial statements for

Retired CFD Fire Chief and former City Manager Jeff Cash and his wife, Cynthia, were at last Monday night’s regular session Council meeting for Mr. Cash to receive a plaque from the City Council, thanking him for his many years of community service and work for his hometown.

the year end was a clean opinion, which means: (a.) the City has met the audit requirements of the North Carolina General Statutes, and (b.) the financial statements represent the financial status of the City at June 30, 2021.” Adams also noted some of the financial highlights are as follows: “… (a.) the City ended the year with combined assets exceeding the liabilities by $20,361,000; (b.) the City received funding of the voter-approved bonds and recorded the receipt of $3,653,000 in the General Fund and $5,944,000 in the Water and Sewer Fund; (c.) the unassigned fund balance of the General Fund was $1,080,621. This represents funds available to the Council without restriction. This is an increase of $298,000 over the prior year; (and)

(d.) the two enterprise funds, Electric and Water & Sewer, had a combined income of $524,027 for the year ended June 30, 2021.” Adams spoke to the audit committee – comprised of chairman Jon Abernethy, Mayor H.L. Beam, staff members Brian Dalton (City Manager) and (Finance Director) Dixie Wall and volunteers Pam Harris and Scott Harrill – about future challenges and opportunities for the city and the Council going forward into the coming fiscal year, which include, among other things, budgeting and cash flowing the debt service for the bonds. He noted, in closing his remarks in his brief, that, “…the improvements to the City’s infrastructure and other funding opportunities made possible by the Cares Act and American Rescue

Plan will provide the city and the City Council with great opportunities to improve the city and enhance the lives of its citizens.” City Manager Brian Dalton said of the report by the auditors that it was a “very good” report for Cherryville. Council approved the 2021-2022 Budget Amendment items brought up by Dixie Wall then considered the appointments to the Architectural Review Board, approving the recommendations as read. The Council then heard an update on Piedmont Lithium’s progress from Mayor Beam as well as an update by City Manager Dalton on the City’s purchasing cards that have been issued to the department heads. Mr. Dalton noted that perhaps the biggest news of See CITY, Page 2

Gaston County EMS mourns loss of Lt. Melanie Massagee According to a media release from Gaston County officials, on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 Gaston County EMS suffered a devastating loss of one of their valued team members, Lt. Melanie Massagee. Ms. Massagee began her service, noted the media release, in Gaston County with the Bessemer City Rescue Squad in 1978. She later joined Gaston County EMS as a volunteer Auxiliary member and later, in 2007, joined full time. Melanie was currently assigned to B-Shift as the Lieutenant on that shift. Melanie was known for her giving personality, dedication to ensuring no one was left unheard or went without. Melanie was a friend to all who knew her.

In this provided image, the late Carl C. “Boozie” Dellinger’s grandkids and great-grandkids, stood at the Rudisill Stadium shoot as their loved one was recognized by the CNYSI group. (photo provided)

GASTON COUNTY EMS LT. MELANIE MASSAGEE (photo courtesy: J Scott Photography – 2021) Melanie lived a life of service and commitment to her faith, family, friends, and the patients she served. Melanie had been battling COVID 19 since just before Christmas. She was See MELANIE, Page 2

2021-2022 CNYSI stadium shot honors memory of “Boozie” Dellinger Rusty Wise: “Having his red coat and hat hanging in the press box was pretty emotional.” by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Cherryville New Year’s Shooter Secretary Rusty Wise said the last “shoot” of the 2021-2022 New Year’s Shooter’s event for them was a poignant one, held in memory of their long-time member and President, the late Carl C.

“Boozie” Dellinger. The unusually warm weather made it easy for many to come out and fill up the venerable stadium, site of so many past shots of the group as they say good-bye to the old years and welcome in the new

ones. Said Rusty, “Having his red coat and hat hanging in the press box was pretty emotional. I held it together best I could as I was the PA announcer. Also having his picture on our member ID See BOOZIE, Page 4

Unanimous 3-judge panel upholds NC election maps, appeal likely by MITCH KOKAI Carolina Journal

A unanimous three-judge panel has upheld North Carolina’s new congressional and legislative election maps. The panel of two Republican Superior Court judges and one Democratic colleague rejected critics’ arguments that mapmakers engaged in unconstitutional

partisan and racial gerrymandering. The 260-page order also grants the State Board of Elections’ request to resume candidate filing for 2022 elections on Feb. 24. Filing for all state and local offices will restart on that date and last through noon March 4. “These consolidated cases present this Court with the unique challenge of balancing the competing interests of fairness, the role of the judiciary, statutory and constitutional construction, the interpretation of prior

NC Superior Court Judges, from left, Nathaniel Poovey, Graham Shirley, and Dawn Layton oversee a trial addressing N.C. election maps. (Image from WRAL.com pool video) court rulings, and good old fashion common sense,” ac-

cording to the opinion from Judges Graham Shirley and

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Nathaniel Poovey, both Republicans, and Dawn Layton, a Democrat. “Sometimes, courts are required to make decisions that are not popular, but because judges take an oath to uphold the law, those rulings are mandated,” they added. “And sometimes, redress of a perceived wrong does not lie with the judiciary, but rather, with one of the other co-equal branches of government.” “All of Plaintiffs’ claims in these lawsuits, in essence, stem from the basic argu-

ment that the 2021 redistricting maps passed by the North Carolina General Assembly are unconstitutional under the North Carolina Constitution,” the judges wrote. “We have taken great lengths to examine that document. At the end of the day, after carefully and fully conducting our analysis, it is clear that Plaintiffs’ claims must fail. Judges, just like many of the citizens they serve, do not always like the results they reach. That fact notwithstanding, judges See 3-JUDGE, Page 2

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■ POLICE ARRESTS 1-5: Mathew Thomas Hamrick, 28, 355 Carpenter Grove Church Rd., Cherryville; one count felony larceny after B&E. $25,000 secured bond. 1-6: Shan Danielle Marlow, 47, 1878 Southside Rd., Lincolnton; one count misdemeanor WSOJ (possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce). $1,000 secured bond. 1-6: Brandy Lynn Aguilar, 45 , 2330 Whitworth Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at Helton Rd., and Kenwood Rd., Cherryville, by GCPD officers on one count each of a drug equipment violation and a drug/ narcotic violation. 1-6: Michael Jeffery Cash, 39, 5401 Crouse Rd., Crouse, was arrested at 209 Lansdale Ave., Gaston County, by GCPD officers on three (3) counts of an OFA (contempt of court/ perjury/court violation). 1-6: Robert Eugene Hubbard, 51, 416 N. Pine St., Cherryville, was arrested at Helton Rd., and Kenwood Rd., Cherryville, by GCPD officers on one count of a drug/narcotic violation 1-6: Leslie Howard Price, 37, 122 Victoria Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, by GCSO deputies on two (2) counts of a warrant from another agency. 1-7: Brandon James Clark, 34, 411 N. Pine St., Apt. 34, Cherryville; one count felony possession of heroin; and one count misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. $2,500 secured bond. 1-7: Robert Eugene Hubbard, 51, 416 N Pine St., Cherryville, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, by GCSO deputies on three (3) counts of a warrant from another agency. 1-7: Emmanuel Darrell Tuft, 30, 124 Thompson Dr., Cherryville, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, by GCSO deputies on five (5) counts of a warrant from another agency. 1-8: Sidney Allen Pfeifer, 34, 900 E. Church St., Cherryville; one count felony possession of methamphetamine; one count each misdemeanor possession of Schedule II controlled substance; possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce; and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.

$5,000 unsecured bond. 1-8: Stevie Marie Hoyle, 41, 304 Hephzibah Church Rd., Crouse; one count each misdemeanor displaying a fictitious registration plate, operating a vehicle w/no insurance; and fail to register. $5,000 secured bond. 1-8: Edvin Alfonso Alvarado-Delcid, 31, 1003 Briarwood Dr., Dallas, NC; WSOJ. $25 secured bond. Arresting officer noted that arrest questions not answered due to a language barrier. 1-9: Levi Otis McCutcheon, 23, 4675 Grassy Creek Rd., Denver, NC; one count felony probation violation and interfering w/an electric monitoring device and larceny (all WSOJs). $31,000 secured bond. 1-10: Ashley Reynolds Clinton, 35 , 767 Hephzibah Church Rd., Crouse, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, by GCSO deputies on three (3) counts of a warrant from another agency. 1-10: Adam Victor Doiron, 28, 3601 Gaston-Webb’s Chapel Rd., Crouse, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, by GCSO deputies on one count of a warrant from another agency. INCIDENTS 1-4: On Dec. 21, a Cherryville man reported financial card fraud by a Massachusetts woman who used his financial information w/o his permission, making one fraudulent purchase. Case is active and under further investigation. 1-5: A Cherryville man reports larceny after B&E by listed suspects who broke into and entered his property and committed listed larceny. Stolen/recovered: $300 kerosene heater (Dyna Glo). Case is active and under further investigation. 1-5: Cherryville woman reports call for service for missing items. Stolen: one debit card; one credit card; and one Social Security card. Case is listed as inactive. 1-6: CPD officer reports listed subject(s) had a WSOJ (OFA). Closed/ cleared by arrest. 1-6: City of Cherryville Director of Recreation reports destruction/damage/ vandalism of property ($535/misc. and various city-owned items) by un-

known person(s) at Guffey Street Park. Case is active and under further investigation. 1-6: GCPD officers report closing/clearing by arrest a drug/narcotic violation and a drug equipment violation at Helton Rd. and Kenwood Rd., Cherryville .1-6: GCPD officers report further investigation into a drug/narcotic violation and weapon law violations at 251 St. Mark’s Church Rd., Cherryville. 1-7: CPD officer reports possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia by listed suspect who possessed illegal items. Seized: 0.10 grams of heroin and two (2) digital scales. Closed/cleared by arrest. 1-7: On June 4, 2021, a Cherryville woman reported identity theft by an unknown person(s) who committed the incident. Case is active and under further investigation. 1-8: CPD officer reports WSOJ (on suspect shown on a later arrest report) for an OFA. Closed/cleared by arrest. 1-8: CPD officer reports possession of methamphetamine; possession of a Schedule II controlled substance; possession of marijuana (up to ½ ounce); possession of marijuana paraphernalia; operating a vehicle w/no insurance; displaying a fictitious registration plate; and fail to register by listed suspects who possessed illegal narcotics and not having his vehicle legal. Seized: 1.20 grams of methamphetamine; 4.90 grams of marijuana; one dosage unit of Hydrocodone; and one small glass jar. Closed/ cleared by arrest. 1-8: Cherryville automotive business reports larceny and injury to personal property by unknown person(s)/suspect(s) who took eight batteries. Case is active and under investigation. 1-9: CPD officer reports WSOJ (probation violation); WSOJ (interfering w/a monitoring device); WSOJ (larceny); DWLR (not impaired); and displaying a fictitious registration plate by listed suspect who had outstanding warrants and fictitious tag. Closed/cleared by arrest. 1-9: Cherryville woman reports larceny by unknown suspect(s) who stole metal decoration from her business. Est. theft: $50 (metal sign). Case is active

and under investigation. 1-10: Cherryville pharmacy reports counterfeiting/forgery by unknow person(s) who used counterfeit currency. Seized: one $5 bill. Case is inactive. WRECKS 1-10: A vehicle driven

CITY From Page 1 the meeting was that, after going into and out of public hearing, the City Council unanimously voted on the ordinance to approve the annexation of the area and parcels of land at 1404 Shelby Hwy., known also as Stroup Acres, LLC, and their rezoning from R-40 to CU R-9 Cluster, CU RMF, and B-2 zoning. In other ordinance ac-

tion, Mayor H.L. Beam read an ordinance making Jan. 23-29, 2022 City of Cherryville School Choice Week. Council approved the ordinance as read. Mr. Dalton brought up another ordinance, this one to consider a resolution to begin an upset bid process on a city-owned lot located on W. Main St. (the corner of W. Main and Mulberry Streets). This was voted on and approved by Council.

MELANIE From Page 1 most recently on a ventilator suffering from COVID complications just prior to her passing. Her family hopes that this tragedy will help others realize how devastating this virus can be and encourages everyone to take all necessary precautions to help prevent such future tragedies. Gaston County EMS has extended their heartfelt condolences to Lt.

American Legion Post 100 meetings Post 100 meetings are the second and fourth Tuesday of every month with a meal at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting at 7 p.m. Exceptions are the months of November and December, when the Legion only meets on the second Tuesday of those months. The Sons of the American Legion (S.A.L.) meets

on the second Tuesday after the Legion meeting – they usually come to dinner with the Legion and stay for the regular Legion meeting. The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 100 meets on the third Monday of every month with a meal at 6 p.m., and meeting at 6:30 p.m. They do not meet in June or July.

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have been declared in direct terms and not be left as a matter of inference.’” “Redistricting and the political considerations that are part of that process do not impinge on the right to vote,” the judges added. “Nothing about redistricting affects a person’s right to cast a vote. Any impingement is limited and distant and as such is subject to a rational basis review. ... The Court finds that the plans are amply supported by a rational basis and thus do not violate the Equal Protection Clause.” The decision does not endorse the maps themselves. “This Court neither condones the enacted maps nor their anticipated potential results,” the judges wrote. “Despite our disdain for having to deal with issues that potentially lead to results incompatible with democratic principles and subject our State to ridicule, this Court must remind itself that these maps are the result of a democratic process.” The court also warned against judicial overreach. “Redistricting is a political process that has serious political consequences,” the judges wrote. “It is one of the purest political questions which the legislature alone is allowed to answer. Were we as a Court to insert ourselves in the manner requested, we would be usurping the political power and prerogatives of an equal branch of government. Once we embark on that slippery slope, there would be no corner of legislative or executive power that we could not reach.” “Indeed, under Plaintiffs’ rationale, we could require the Governor to ensure that the partisan makeup of his political appointees matched or closely resembled the percentage of votes that his political opponent received.” A state Senate redistricting leader responded to the ruling. “Now that a bipartisan court unanimously validated the maps, the people of our state should be able to move on with the 2022 electoral process,” said Sen. Warren Daniel, R-Burke, in a prepared statement. “But the sue-‘til-blue organizations and their lawyers will probably appeal to the conflict-riddled state Supreme Court because its 4-3 Democratic majority was won with the help of a six-figure donation from the very organization funding this case,” Daniel added. “Eric Holder’s organization donated $250,000 to elect Justice Anita Earls, who has not yet recused herself even though this case is funded by that same organization – her largest campaign backer. “And another justice, Sam Ervin, is on the ballot but hasn’t recused himself even though this case will decide the rules and timeline governing his own reelection,” Daniel said.

by George Ray Gaston, 56, 7031 Dallas-Cherryville Hwy., Cherryville, told the responding officer his foot came off the brake and he hit the gas pedal. That is when he collided with a vehicle driven by Brad Thomas Wilkin, 50, 223 Black Rock School Rd., Cherryville, who was stopped at a red light at the intersection of Cherry and Church Streets. No injuries reported. St. damages to the Gaston vehicle: $50; to the Wilkin vehicle: $1,000. 1-11: A vehicle driven by Numarius Akelis Good, 17, 500 N. Pine St., Cherryville, backed into a vehicle driven by Julia Bess Thornburg, 65, 508 E. 1st St., Cherryville, at a red light on Pink Street. No injuries reported. Both vehicles sustained minor damages. 1-11: A vehicle driven by Marvin Lee Frazier, 59, 512 S. Mountain St., Cherryville, ran off the roadway to the right and collided with a utility pole in front of McNeely Oil Company. After colliding w/the utility pole the Frazier vehicle rolled onto its left side. Mr. Frazier was treated at the scene by GEMs and the Cherryville Fire Department. He was transported to CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia. His vehicle was towed to KT Towing by KT Towing. Mr. Frazier was cited for DWI. Est. damages to the Frazier vehicle: $19,000; to the City-owned utility pole and fencing: $1,000.

The agency has placed this temporary memorial in front of their station house, which is located at 615 N. Highland St., in Gastonia. Anyone that would like to pay their respects may do so. (photo courtesy: J Scott Photography – 2021) Retired CFD Fire Chief and former City Manager Jeff Cash and his wife, Cynthia and Mayor HL Beam at Council meeting

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Massagee’s family and extended work family. The agency has placed a temporary memorial in front of their station located at 615 N. Highland St., in Gastonia, for anyone that would like to pay their respects. Final arrangements have not yet been made available. The department said in the release they will work with the family and endeavor to publish any further information as it becomes available.

From Page 1 have a solemn duty to uphold the law. We have done our best to perform that duty, regardless of the consequences.” The judges produced their ruling Tuesday, meeting a deadline set by the N.C. Supreme Court. The ruling followed a four-day trial last week. The state’s highest court had ordered both the trial and the Jan. 11 date for a final ruling. The same Supreme Court order establishing that deadline gave the losing parties in the case two business days to appeal the ruling. That appeal will bypass the N.C. Court of Appeals and move directly to the Supreme Court. Within moments of the ruling, the Southern Coalition for Social Justice vowed to appeal. SCSJ represents one set of plaintiffs in a case that combines multiple lawsuits. Democrats hold a 4-3 majority on the state Supreme Court. Legislative defendants asked last week that Democratic Justice Sam “Jimmy” Ervin IV recuse himself from the case. Ervin is the only sitting justice running for re-election this year. Plaintiffs in the case also had called last month for the disqualification of Republican Justice Phil Berger Jr. Berger’s father, leader of the state Senate, is a named defendant in the case. Neither Ervin nor Berger has responded publicly to the recusal motions. Berger rejected a recusal request made for similar reasons in another case. The three-judge panel’s ruling spells out the current restraints on lawmakers drawing N.C. election maps. “[T]oday there are four objective constraints delineated in the North Carolina Constitution: (1) apportionment of the district by population such that the representative or senators in each district shall represent, as nearly as may be, an equal number of inhabitants; (2) A contiguity requirement; (3) a Whole County Provision; and (4) a Mid-Decade Provision,” the judges wrote. “At no point has restriction of redistricting for partisan advantage ever been made part of any North Carolina Constitution.” The judges rejected plaintiffs’ arguments that new N.C. election maps violated various portions of the N.C. Constitution. “Plaintiffs would have this Court infer that it was the intent of the framers of the 1971 Constitution, by including the Equal Protection Clause and Free Speech Clause in the State Constitution, to limit the legislature’s ability to redistrict for partisan advantage to some degree,” the judges wrote. “If the framers did intend to limit the partisan advantage that could be obtained through redistricting, ‘it is reasonable to presume it would

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New hoopla items coming up at your Cherryville Branch Library by TRACI POLLITT Manager – Cherryville Branch Library

LEGO Club – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month (Jan. 11 and 25) Family Storytime – Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. We have something new and exciting to share with our patrons! Hoopla Digital is now offering something called BingePass. The first two collections being offered under this new format are magazines and The Great Courses Library Collection. This will allow Gaston County Public Library cardholders to access for free popular magazines as well as explore popular courses in dozens of categories. Let’s look at how the BingePass works and what’s available in both collections. So, what exactly is a BingePass? This is something designed by hoopla to give patrons seven (7) days of unlimited access to great

online content with a single borrow. Once the partner website or app has recognized the borrower as a hoopla user, the BingePass is ready to go – instant access to discover new entertainment, learn a new skill, or explore various topics of interest. Once a patron checks out a BingePass, that checkout is available each time the patron logs into their account for the specific time limit; patrons need look no further than the Borrowed section of their My hoopla page. If you enjoy magazines, the hoople Magazines BingePass offers over 50 popular and in-demand magazines. From health (Men’s Health, Women’s Health) to home decor (Good Housekeeping, House Beautiful), business to baking or anything in between, there’s a magazine for everyone to love. The platform is designed specifically for digital use, making it easy to read selections on a

Hoopla Digital is now offering something called BingePass. The first two collections being offered under this new format are magazines and The Great Courses Library Collection. Graphics provided mobile device, a tablet, or a computer. Patrons can even listen to articles! All selections are the current month’s publication; there are no back issues available at this time. What are the Great Courses? Gaston County Public Library has carried a variety of The Great Courses over the years, available on both audio and DVD formats; the college-level lectures on subjects such as history, science, philosophy, and more have been produced and distributed by The Teaching Com-

pany since 1990. Using the hoopla BingePass, a patron has access to hundreds of courses; each course is broken into multiple easy-to-watch video lessons, so patrons can learn at their own pace. No homework, no tests, no pressure! Just in-depth instruction from some of the world’s greatest professors. For example, once you open your Great Courses BingePass, you might decide to explore the Literature category. Oh look! There’s a class on “How to Write Best-Selling

Fiction” available, with author James Scott Bell guiding the way. Mr. Bell has written and published thrillers as well as works of historical fiction and non-fiction. Suddenly you see the class “King Arthur: History and Legend”, being taught by Dorsey Armstrong. That sounds perfect as you’ve always had a thing about knights, Merlin, the Round Table – all of it. But wait! What about language instruction? You see courses on how to learn French, German, Greek, even Latin 101! It’s all there at your

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Be aware of rise in unemployment fraud

Commissioner Chad Brown

Commissioner Bob Hovis

Brown, Hovis picked to lead Gaston Board in 2022 At its annual organizational meeting on Dec. 14, 2021 the Gaston County Board of Commissioners selected Riverbend Township Commissioner Chad Brown to serve as the board Chairman for 2022. Brown, who is entering the final year of his third term on the commission, has twice previously served as the board’s chairman.

He also previously served as mayor for the Town of Stanley. Commissioner Bob Hovis, representing the Crowders Mountain Township, was selected as Vice Chairman. Hovis, who previously served as the mayor of Bessemer City, is in the middle of his second term on the board.

CNYSI host dinner January 28

Local students make college lists

The Cherryville New Years. Inc. group notes that on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 at 6 p.m., there will be the 2022 Annual Host Dinner at the Cherryville American Legion Post 100, on Pink Street.

Former CHS grad Faith Anthony recently made the President’s List at Cleveland Community College with a 4.0 grade point average. Also, Mia Dattoli earned a spot on the Dean’s List at Coastal Carolina University. Dattoli is a Management major from Cherryville.

The Office of the Attorney General and the North Carolina Division of Employment Security (DES) have both seen a recent increase in fraud against the state’s unemployment benefits system. Scammers who obtain stolen identifying information online attempt to file fraudulent unemployment claims in other people’s names. While DES has taken action to put fraud safeguard in place, you should be on the lookout for claims using your identity. If you or your employer receive a notice from DES for a claim you did not submit, follow these tips to protect yourself: • Report suspected unemployment fraud to DES using the online Fraud Report Form at des.nc.gov/fraud or by calling the Fraud Hotline at 984465-9224. Consumers can also report unemployment fraud to the U.S. Department of Labor at https://www.oig. dol.gov/hotlinecontact.htm. • Protect your personal information. Never give out your Social Security number, bank account number, or other personal information unless you’re sure of where it’s going. If scammers get their hands on this information, they can use it to commit fraud in your name. • Take steps to prevent future fraud in your name by getting a free security freeze and create a recovery plan at IdentityTheft.gov. If you believe that you have been the victim of a scam, contact the NCDOJ Consumer Protection Division at ncdoj.gov/file-a-complaint or 1-877-5-NO-SCAM.

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A wide shot of the shooter’s who came out to the Rudisill Stadium “shot” in order to honor and remember Boozie Dellinger. (photos provided)

BOOZIE From Page 1 badges was special. Boozie was with everyone this year.” Carl C. “Boozie” Dellinger, 86, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at his home. Born Dec. 11, 1934 in Gaston County, Rusty noted Boozie was a shooter for 73 years and the group President since 2007, replacing Howell Stroup. Rusty added wryly, “We are like the Supreme Court; once you’re an officer you pretty much stay there.” Wise said Boozie did go to the other group when it was formed in the mid-1950’s but didn’t stay long and came back to the original shooters group. He was, Wise said, “…instrumental in getting the shooters statue and mural uptown as well as the annual host dinner which started in 1982.” Rusty continued, “Boozie’s philosophy – as well as the group’s philosophy – is continuing and preserving the history of the shooters. He will be dearly missed but his leadership will continue on through his son, Mike Dellinger, as well as all the other officers of our group.” In addition to being the President and Boozie was also the Crier for the Cherryville New Year’s Shooters; was an avid sports fan and major supporter of Little League; an excellent farmer and specialized in growing strawberries. It was noted in his obituary in the Cherryville Eagle that, “He had a green thumb and could make anything grow. He enjoyed reading and was a history buff, and was “…well known for his sense of humor and his one-liners that could always get you laughing. He was a great man who will be deeply missed by his family and his community.” The obituary continued, “In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Travis Dellinger; brother, Hoyle Dellinger; sister,

The red jacket Boozie wore was given a place of honor at the memorial in the stadium’s press box.

The firing commences and the smoke from many muskets floats through the air as the CNYSI group shoots in the New Year 2022 in Boozie Dellinger’s memory.

The 2021-2022 CNYSI member’s lanyard created to honor the memory of one of the greats – Carl C. “Boozie” Dellinger. Dora Ellen Eaker; and granddaughter-in-law, Beverly Walls,” and “…is survived by his children, Becky Walls and husband, Ronnie of Cherryville and Mike ‘Little Booze’ Dellinger and Nicole Blaylock of Cherryville; grandchildren, Carly Dellinger, Chesley Walls and wife, Crystal, Travis Walls and wife, Whitney, Angie Anthony and husband, Wes, and Abby Brown and husband, Marcus; great-grandchildren, Katie Walls, Brent

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Walls, Lane Walker, Alli Anthony, Lawson Walls, Myles Brown, Alex Anthony and Silas Dellinger-Jenkins; and sister-in-law, Joyce Dellinger.” Boozie’s funeral service was held Sunday, July 11, 2021 at First Baptist Church. He was buried at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.

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God’s Word – THE authority on eternity! not taste good.” But S o , the prideful boy intoday we sists. explore the Here sits a covquestion of eting woman who eternity and desires a house far we look outside of her budget to God’s (and grossly subject Word as to inflation!) The the source of authority compassionate loan JHOAN ALFARO concernofficer tries to reaStudent pastor ing heaven First Baptist Church, son with her about and hell. the high interest rate Cherryville After all, and price, but the God alone stubborn woman instands outsists, “I can bear it.” side of creation, He died And there, January and resurrected from the 2022, sits a person reading dead, and He alone secures a newspaper article about our salvation – in this life heaven and hell. It warns and in the next. them of an eternal fate beOver there a curious yond human description. boy stands at our local About a fate that involves Walmart. He wants spicy separation from a Father red bubble gum. His wise Who is known as the esparents try to warn him of sence of Light, Love, and the consequences, “It will Truth.

The Hebrew people addressed God by special names to describe His interactions with His creation. One of those names was Adonai which essentially communicates His Lordship of all. As LORD, God alone must be our only source of authority on every single matter of life – especially matters like hell and heaven. Now, God communicates with you not through Facebook posts, emails, or even through newspaper articles. God communicates to His creation through His Holy Word. And Adonai’s Holy Word teaches us that – humans were placed in a perfect paradise by their Lawgiver. This place was called Eden. While there, humans worshiped,

worked, ate, rested, and ruled. A compassionate, wise, and righteous Father warned humans about the consequences of sin. But assuming we could handle the consequences, we forfeited our place with God in a foolish attempt to become like gods as rulers over good and evil. So, sin entered the world and, as it turns out, we humans are quite miserable at choosing what is good and what is evil. Sin is anything that we say, think, or do that breaks God’s law. Sin brought separation, death, and consequences. The most well-known consequence of sin is death. When a human dies, we are permanently placed in the eternal location we desired on earth. You see, the New Eden

is only available to perfect people. But no human that has ever lived has ever been perfect apart from Jesus. So, God says we must confess Jesus as our perfect substitute and rich redeemer. Only through faith can you or I enter into right-standing with the Creator. So, the key to life is found not in obedience to rules, religion, or the government, but in the confession of our inability to be perfect apart from the Messiah. Humans who decide to believe they can continue being rulers of what is good and evil are given what they want: eternal separation from the Lawgiver. The Bible calls this place hell. In other words, those who reject Christ are given exactly what they

want, an eternal, conscious, and literal separation from the Creator. But I have some good news! Someday lawbreakers like you and me will be ushered into a new Eden – not because we obeyed a set of religious rules, but because of the grace available to us in Christ through confession, repentance, and faith! Praise Adonai! There we will spend an eternal, conscious, and literal union with our Father. There we will work, eat, rest, rule and worship! I personally want to spend eternity with people just like you so I implore you, repent and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ! (Genesis 1-3; Romans 10:9; Revelation 2122.

Return on Cherryville Area Investment Places of Worship (Part 3 of “Don’t just Exist, Live” series) Imagine watching someone get up, drive for several hours, then turn the car around and go home and go to sleep. They keep this schedule for several years. I would like to know why this person is driving aimlessly every day with nothing particular in mind to do. This scenario seems DANYALE PATTERSON strange, but many people live life without a real purpose. They say, “I work to make money so I can pay bills.” They don’t particularly like their jobs or find it fulfilling, but they continue the daily grind until they die or can’t do it anymore. Although working a job isn’t a bad thing, we are meant to do more than just wake up, go to work, go to bed, and then repeat the cycle until we die. A Wealthy Place Did you know that the wealthiest place in the world is the graveyard? It’s full of books that never were written, songs that were never produced, businesses that were never created -all worth billions and billions of dollars. Yes, the cemetery has a plethora of talents, skills, and visions that died with people who never utilized them. God is looking for a return on the investment he has made in us. Jesus gives a parable about 3 people who were given a certain amount of talents. Two out of the three were productive with what they had been given. One decided to hide their talent out of fear. The owner was not happy with the one who hid his talent. He was rebuked severely and punished because he was unfruitful. However, the first one who increased what was given to him, received a different message. Jesus says in Matthew 25:2021, “So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them.’ His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord.’” We have all been given gifts and talents to serve God and be a blessing to those around us. Being productive with these gifts will help us to enjoy the life we have been given! PRAY THIS PRAYER: “Father, you are great indeed! You are clothed with majesty and splendor. My mouth is filled with your praise, and with your glory all the day. I adore you as my Creator. You made me and have given me special abilities and skills. Forgive me for comparing myself to others instead of recognizing my own unique qualities. Help me to grow, develop, and nurture what you have invested in me. I want to be fruitful, multiply, and increase what I have been given for your glory. May everything I say and do represent you well. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.” Danyale Patterson is co-founder of Enlighten Ministries, a 501c3 organization with her husband Brandon Patterson. Contact her at www.danyale.com to share a testimony, send a prayer request, or book her to speak.

First United Methodist Church 601 N. Pink St., Cherryville 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 Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-5764

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Jesus Servant Ministries 108 N. Mountain St. Cherryville, NC 704-769-8085 Legacy Church 805 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-457-9615

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

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

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

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

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by DAVID BASS Carolina Journal Two of the Tar Heel State’s school choice programs have saved taxpayers between $74.1 million and $154.3 million through fiscal 2018, according to an updated analysis from the school choice advocacy organization EdChoice. Those figures translate to between $3,373 and $7,022 in local and state taxpayer savings for each student enrolled in these programs. “These savings result from many of the students who exercised choice who

would have been enrolled in a public school if these choice programs did not exist – and enrolled in public schools at a much larger taxpayer cost,” wrote Martin F. Lueken, director of the Fiscal Research and Education Center at EdChoice. For the 40 school choice programs across the U.S., the cumulative impact in cost savings is between $12.4 billion and $28.3 billion in net savings for local and state taxpayers. In North Carolina, Opportunity Scholarships are valued at up to $4,200 a year and help low- and

A recent poll found that two-thirds of likely voters in North Carolina support the Opportunity Scholarship Program. “The beauty of school choice is that there are so many wins,” said Mike Long, president of school-choice advocacy organization Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina. “It levels the playing field for fam-

ilies seeking educational opportunity, it funds students not systems, it empowers parents who know what’s best for their child, it saves taxpayers’ money, it reduces overcrowded classrooms, and it ensures economic equality for all. I am thankful that North Carolina continues to be a school choice leader for the nation.”

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Ironmen basketball varsity teams win against visiting HT Rams Lady Ironmen get their second win of this season by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Only one hoops game was scheduled for this past week: pitting the CHS Ironmen varsity men and women against the visiting Highland Tech Rams’ teams. The CHS ladies got their second win of the season as they downed the Lady Rams at Nixon Gym by a score of 40-38. Coach Carrie Dalton’s women led the Lady Rams at half-time, 22-10. The leading scorer for the CHS ladies in this matchup was junior Ragan

Hovis with 13 points. Senior Terayha Bess got in the double digits with 11 points on the night. Krista Davis and Gabbie McCorkle each had 6 points apiece, followed by sophomore Ceniya Powell and Evionna McDowell, who each had 2 points apiece. In men’s varsity action the Ironmen started slow, but built up some momentum and led the Rams at half-time by a score of 3633; only a three-point lead. The CHS men held on and got the win, 76-48 at the end. The leading scorer for the Ironmen was Carson Kelly, with 30 points, followed by Landon Hahn with 18 points and Khanye Kennedy with 11 points.

Darrien Floyd had 4 points and Jack Mulvey had 3 points in last week’s action. Five CHS players had 2 points apiece. They were: Carter Spangler; Numarius Good; Chase Hunt; Gavin Cease; and Cooper Sloan. There was game slated for Friday, Jan. 14, but the CHS Ironmen teams are next up in action as they are slated to play two away games: one played on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at East Gaston, and the other on Friday, Jan. 21, at Thomas Jefferson (JV @ 4:30; VAR @6 p.m. They are back home at Nixon Gym on Monday, Jan. 24, versus NCSD; VAR starting @ 6 p.m. (Additional info/stats by Susan L. Powell)

Senior Lady Ironmen Terayha Bess goes up and gets the ball to her teammates at the start of last week’s game against the Lady Rams of Highland Tech. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Lady Ironman Ragan Hovis shoots a foul shot against the Highland Tech Lady Rams last week.

Speedy Krista Davis gets around the Lady Rams defender as she drives to the goal.

As her Lady Ironmen teammates look on CHS junior Gabbie McCorkle gets the rebound and moves around for room to shoot.

Ironman Landon Hahn makes “skying” the ball look easy as he has about two feet of air beneath his feet as he goes up to make two points.

West/Midwest All-Star Basketball Games schedule for March 2022 by MIKE POWELL Special to the Eagle

CHS senior Cooper Sloan comes down with the rebound and prepares to pass it off to one of his teammates.

The top players from Cherryville, Bessemer City and Highland Tech, along with those from 13 other schools, will compete in the West/Midwest All-Star Basketball Games March 19, 2022, at Cherokee High School. Members of the event’s executive committee met Oct. 13 to finalize plans for the annual event, which is now in its eighth year, and is directed by longtime Cher-

ryville assistant basketball coach Dr. Bud Black. Both girls’ and boys’ games are scheduled, and the event will occur after the North Carolina High School

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4 WHEEL SCOOTER $845. Pride 4 wheel scooter, less than two years old, charger, basket, delivered with a warranty. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com CABRIOLET VW. Best Offer! Parts only. Does not run. Call (704) 300-1818

KIMBALL SPINET PIANO. Excellent condition. $400. (704) 472-1355 PURE RAW LOCAL HONEY. $18 per quart, $10 per pint. Produced in Rutherford County. Call or text Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823.

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LOST & FOUND FOUND 2 ADULT DOGS in the Bostic, NC Community in late December. One has collar. Looking for the rightful owner. Call to identify. (828) 245-7179

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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 ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455. TRAILERS, EQUIPMENT, DECKOVERS, GOOSENECK DUMP. CAR HAULER, HIGH SIDE, ENCLOSED. Cash, Credit Cards, Financing, Rent to Own Options. J. Johnson Sales INC. Forest City, NC 828-245-5895. RENT TO OWN CARPORTS, BUILDINGS GARAGES. J. Johnson Sales Inc., Forest City, NC. Call 828-245-5895.

LARGE PRIDE HD $1695 Brand new. 400 lb capacity, 26” wide seat, delivered, warranty. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

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CARPORTS, GARAGES, RV COVERS, BOAT TRACTOR COVERS IN STOCK. Areas largest on site display. Best Selection, Options. Quality you can getting one place! J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City, NC. 828-245-5895. FLAG POLES & FLAGS. 15ft., 20ft., 25ft. “All American Made!” Delivery and installation is available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City, NC. Call 828-245-5895. BUILDINGS, GARAGES, SHOPS with Concrete Slab. “We Got’Em”and “We do them Turn Key” J. Johnson Sales INC., Forest City, NC. 828245-5895. DUMP TRAILERS “WE GOT ‘EM” 6’x10’, 6’x12’ and 7’x14’ (5 & 7 Ton) “All the Options on All! contact J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. (828) 2455895

CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228 WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935. WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488. WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES. WE BUY JUNK CARS, TRUCKS AND VANS ANY CONDITION MUST HAVE PROOF OF OWNERSHIP AND ID (704) 487-5244 CRESTM IDDLE@AOL . COM DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175. NEED TO SELL YOUR HOUSE? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-472-0006. WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 6921006

12 TREADLE SEWING MACHINES $150 each for all. $200 each for less. Call 828305-3123.

931 CATERPILLAR STEEL TRACK. 4 in 1 Bucket Loader. Good Tracks & Sprockets. Only $14,800. Call anytime (704) 284-1694

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FESCUE HAY FOR SALE. $4.50 per bale. Call 704-5384110. If no answer leave message. SOLID TOP PLASTIC DRUMS $10 Each. Buy 10 or more $6 each. Metal burning barrels $10 each. Plastic barrels with lids & rings $20 each. Water totes $75 each. Call Jeff (828) 327-4782 NORDIC TRAC MEDALIST SKI MACHINE. Commemorative edition, like new, hardly used. $300. Leave message if no answer (704) 824-4034

EZ GROUT MUD HOG MIXER. Grout Concrete Mortar Mixers. This mixer is less than 1 year old with very light duty. The mixer is over $11,000 new. (865) 296-2787 erichuffstetler@yahoo.com

GORGEOUS REGISTERED BOERBOEL MASTIFFS. 8 weeks old, up to date on shots and deworming. 2 males, 4 females. Dad’s weight 154. Mom’s weight 120. $1200.00 Please call or text 704-600-5388. TWO SEVEN YEAR OLD YORKIES. 1 male, 1 female. Need fenced yard or housekept. All shots. $600 each negotiable. 828-200-7441. KENNELS, DOG KENNELS, DOG HOUSES. 7x7x4, 5x10x6, 10x10x4, 10x10x6, 10x20x6, 20x20x6. Roof tops. Delivery & Installation is Available! J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City,NC. 828-2455895. FOUR PUPPIES & ARRAY OF Lap Dogs. $100 to $200. Chihuahua & Feist Mixed. They will remain small, beautiful and loving! Now ready for good homes. (704) 473-8300 EIGHT GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Born November 23rd. Should be ready in 3 weeks. Registered parents on site. 704-689-5253 ADULT QUAIL $5 EACH. Quail Chicks $1.50 ea. Quail eggs $3 per doz, 50% hatch rate guaranteed. (704) 4769943

CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD MALE PUPPIES. These two adorable boys are looking for their forever families. Born October 8th, they are vet checked, dewormed, and vaccinated. Asking $600 each. Please call for more details. (704) 734-7088 Joelovestina1@gmail.com

CARS & TRUCKS

2002 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 80,500 miles, Don’t Wait!, white, leather, everything works. $4500. (704) 300-2783 1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z-28, 5.7 Litre Automatic, New Paint & New Tires, Nice Project Car! $3000 (704) 538-8393

2011 FORD RANGER XLT, 4x4, 4 dr., 4.0 engine, aluminum wheels, chrome rails, 68K miles, $9,995.828-2873820.

TWO GOLF CARTS FOR SALE. One white and one Carolina blue. Call Hillard Wise, Cherryville, 704-4773500

COUCH, 2 TABLES, 2 LAMPS $500. Grey Super Comfy Couch is less than a year old, two light colored wood end tables, two lamps. (828) 315-0935

LABRADOODLE PUPPIES FOR SALE. 6 weeks old, 1st shots, vet checked, $900. “No shedding.” Text for more info (864) 492-2880 armccraw@ yahoo.com

2012 BMW 5 SERIES 550i, 4.4 Lt. V8 Twin Turbo, Leased Fleet Car, Dark Safﬁre, 150,000 miles, Sold new for $90,000. Owner selling for $17,000, (704) 435-0617

LAWN MOWER TRAILERS. 4 WHEELER TRAILERS, SMALL & LARGE TRAILERS. “We Got’Em” J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

LIKE NEW Men’s Huffy Bicycle. Great Condition Must See! $50.00 Great Trail Rider call 828-782-7221

MILL-SEC K9 OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Starting at $25.00 Rutherford County area. Board and train options available. 828-755-7335.

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931 CATERPILLAR STEEL TRACK. 4 in 1 Bucket Loader. Good Tracks. & Sprockets. Only $14,800. Call anytime (704) 284-1694 PRIDE MOBILITY CHAIR $795 Electric wheel chair with handy seat lift, lifts seat to 26@“. Good batteries, delivered, warranty. 225 lb weight limit. Call Scooterman John. (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

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AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. 7 week old Australian Shepherd pups. Ready now. Males and females. Dew claws removed, docked tails, wormed, 1st shots, weaned. 6 pups from litter available. 2 red/white, 2 black/ white, 1 light brown, 1 Meryl. Beautiful, well socialized, around people and other animals. Parents on site, both full blooded but not registered. $600, located in Fayetteville, NC. Text 910-273-4015 for current availability or any other info. (910) 273-4015 streetrod3223@gmail.com

2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Call for Price. Braunability Handicap Van. Side entry ramp. Transfer driver seat. Ideal van for disabled person who uses a wheel chair and can still drive. Equipped to add hand controls. (704) 692-6248 buck@walker-woodworking.com

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MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $195 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299

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

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

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From Page 7 be drawn are Avery, Bessemer City, Cherryville, Draughn, Highland Tech, Mitchell, Rosman, Mountain Heritage and Thomas Jefferson. The West teams will feature players named to All-Conference teams and voted on by coaches. In the Midwest, one player will be named from each participating school. Teams in the West division are Cherokee, Highlands, Hayesville, Murphy, Hiwassee Dam, Nantahala, Andrews, Blue Ridge, Swain and Robbinsville. Among the officials attending the Oct. 13 virtual meeting were Black, Gaston County Board of Education member Lee Dedmon, treasurer and Cherryville athletics director Scott Harrill and media representative Mike Powell.

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Jerry Hudson, Area IV Legion baseball commissioner, noted recently that two players with Post 100 teams were selected last year as the Junior Legion and Senior Legion Players of the Year. The Junior Legion player is Will Blackburn (#10), while the Senior Legion player is Zach Wilson (#6). So far as is known, Hudson believes this was the first time that the Junior and Senior Player of the Year were from the same Post. It is not presently known whether the two young men

will receive an award, a plaque, or a trophy, but that such could be awarded probably during the season in front of their many Legion ball fans. Commissioner Hudson also mentioned that Post 100 will host the N.C. Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the American Legion Building (cost is $10/person). Sam Homesley and Mike Robinson from Post 100 are two of the four inductees. Blackburn, NCAL Jr. Player of the Year was coached by his Head Coach, Mr. Stan Haynes.

Will pitched and played multiple positions for Post 100 Juniors. This was his first year of Legion ball. He is a junior at Lincolnton High School (Class of ‘23) and plays baseball for Head Coach Brad Gates. Wilson, NCAL Sr. Player of the Year, was coached by Head Coach of the Seniors, Bobby Reynolds. Zach played two seasons for the Senior team. It would have been three, but the 2020 season was canceled. He played shortstop, catcher, starting and relief pitcher. He is a 2020 graduate of Burns High where he played for Head Coach Alex Leonhardt. He played his freshman year for the Yetis of Cleveland Community College in Shelby. He has now transferred to Tusculum University in Greeneville, TN, where he will be on a Pioneers team that includes former Post 100 players Wes Reynolds and Colson Miller. Former Post 100 Player and Assistant Coach Caleb Narron is now an Assistant Coach at Tusculum.

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