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From Page 1 a LED board on each side so that parents can see messages from either direction.”

As for the funding for the new sign, Mr. Rikard noted that Gaston County Schools, “… does help with the funding and installation (of the new sign), but the school must pay for upwards of 75 percent of it.”

To that end he said the school has something special planned to help raise the necessary funds. Said Rikard, “We are doing a donor wall in the en-owned businesses. Not to mention, we finally put a spotlight on the challenges facing persons with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community and justice-involved individuals.”

His family received friends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 at the home of Bill Tilley, located at 101 Linda Dr., Cherryville, NC, 28021.

A Celebration of Life was held at 12 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 at the home of Bill Tilley with Rev. Jeremy Carson officiating. Memorials may be made to Linnie Kiser at 101 Linda Dr., Cherryville, NC, 28021. Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com.

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

McHenry appointed the outgoing ranking member of the Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee, Rep. Ann Wagner of Missouri, to chair a subcommittee overseeing capital markets. McHenry’s shuffling of the pivotal committee and its leadership shows his priorities for his time as chairman, including crypto and financial technology.

“Ranking Member Waters’ press release in response to my elimination of the D&I Subcommittee exemplifies Democrats’ radical views regarding diversity—views Republicans do not share and will not pursue as part of the Committee’s agenda,” McHenry said. “I can tell you what Republicans are for: charting a path out of the dismal Biden economy, conducting oversight of rogue regulators, and ensuring access to financial products for all Americans. As Chairman, I will refocus the Committee on these and other kitchen table issues that matter most to families in North Carolina and across the U.S.”

McHenry did assert that there are positive elements to seeking diversity and inclusion, however, and that there would be some focus on these legitimate areas of oversight.

“We as conservatives can and should be attuned to any efforts to discriminate against American citizens and infringe upon their rights,” he said. “That is what I have deputized my Subcommittee Chairs to do. This is not about woke-ism or mandates on job creators; it’s an effort to ensure fair and equal access to our financial system no matter your race, party affiliation, or political beliefs.” school and asking for donations of $100. With that, the donor’s name, company, or message will be displayed within the school on the donor wall. More information about ways to donate and our donor wall will be sent out in the coming weeks. Also, any corporate sponsor will be recognized in the school in other ways.”

Principal Rikard said the order for the sign will hopefully be placed by April, and installation will occur over the summer.

“We will have a public unveiling – hopefully before the start of school in conjunction with our open house,” he said.

■ POLICE

ARRESTS

2-11: Seann Christopher Sparks, 31, 307 Black St., Cherryville, was arrested at Foster St., and Allen Ln., Gastonia, by GCPD officers on one count of an OFA for contempt of court/perjury/ court violation.

2-12: Adam Wayne Philbeck, 35, 529 Anthony Grove Rd., Crouse, was arrested at White Jenkins Rd., and White Paysour Rd., Gastonia, by GCPD officers on one count each of resist arrest or escape from custody and larceny/ other.

INCIDENTS

2-8: Cherryville woman reports identity theft by un- known person(s) who stole her Social Security number. Case is active and under further investigation.

2-9: Morganton woman reports obtaining property by false pretense ($5,000/ money) by an unknown suspect who withdrew funds without the account holder’s permission. Case is active and under further investigation.

2-10: Two Cherryville men report unattended death by listed victim who was found on at her Cherryville address. Case is inactive.

2-10: Cherryville woman reports all other larceny by unnamed person(s) who stole her jewelry/precious metals/ gems (one item) and three (3) rings. Est. value of stolen items: $5,000. Case is active and under further investigation.

2-16: GCPD officers report further investigation into a larceny-other incident at 1650 Shelby Hwy., Cherryville.

2-17: On Feb. 16, GCPD officers report further investigation into a fraud-false pretenses/swindle/confidence game at 626 Old Post Rd., Cherryville.

WRECKS

2-3: A vehicle driven by Danny Charles Lovelace, 60, 108 Harley Ct., Shelby, was traveling east on Old Post Rd., Cherryville, when he struck a deer, causing minor to moderate damage to his vehicle. No injuries were reported.

2-10: A vehicle driven by Patrick Eugene Donaldson, 31, 2220 Southport Rd., Lot 12, Shelby, failed to reduce speed while traveling east on Church St., in Cherryville, and collided in the rear with a vehicle driven by Kimberly Jones Henderson, 64, 414 S. Webb St., Gastonia. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Donaldson vehicle: $500; to the Henderson vehicle: $300.