Cherryville Eagle 3-22-23

Dixie Girls Softball have Opening Day ceremonies Saturday,

In spite of the cold weather all the young ladies came ready and excited to play ball!

by MICHAEL E. POWELL

Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Although it was a cold March day last Saturday, the sky was somewhat blue with a few clouds and everyone was excited to see the start of another year of Dixie Girls Softball.

C.V. Thornburg Field at Ballard Park saw 146 girls of all ages and sizes happily come out to welcome another year of amazing youth softball. Along with them were their equally excited and supportive parents, grandparents and friends and family who always come out to watch as another year gets

under way.

DGSB President Daniel McBride and many board members were on hand to start things out with the line-up of the girls and to hear opening day comments, a prayer, and the National Anthem get things going.

Pastor Will Upchurch prayed God’s blessing on those in attendance and asked Him to watch over everyone and let this games be played in a spirit of good sportsmanship and fun, then McKenzie Auten sang the National Anthem. McBride asked the young ladies to give their parents, grandparents and guardians a big hand, which they did happily.

“We are all here,” noted McBride, “to support the girls!”

He went on to welcome the representative’s of the

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city, Mayor Pro-Tem and Councilwoman Jill Parker-Puett and Councilman Jon Abernethy. He also wel-

comed and thanked those on the DGSB Board; Matthew Anthony (VP); Sandy Cunningham (Commissioner);

and Connie Metwally (treasurer); as well as Anjelica Cunningham, Wes and Dorothy Brown, Nicole Walker,

City hears about “hot button’ topics at Monday, March 13 regular session

Piedmont Lithium; Cherryville Historical Museum once again draw crowds with many questions and comments

by MICHAEL E. POWELL michael@cfmedia.info

Intent (LOI) in the CHS Library, to play golf for Montreat College, in N.C. With him are, front, left to right: dad, Daniel Tedder; Jackson; mom, Donna, and brother, Blake. Standing, behind, left to right, are: CHS Principal Shawn Hubers; Athletic Director Scott Harrill; Montreat College men’s and women’s head golf coach, Daniel Kehler; and Tedder’s CHS men’s golf coaches, Tim Flemming and Chad Cash.

Jackson Tedder signs LOI to play golf for Montreat College

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Cherryville High men’s golfer, Jackson Tedder, signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) on March 14 at 2 p.m., in the CHS Library, with many of his family members and friends looking on. Also with Jackson there that day were his coaches and mentors who have helped him realize his college choice.

Tedder will be attending Montreat college on a Golf scholarship, said CHS AD Scott Harrill, who also added, “We are proud of Jackson and

all his accomplishments. He is an amazing golfer and we look forward to following his collegiate career.”

The head golf coach for the men’s and women’s teams is Daniel Kehler, Harrill noted. Coach Kehler was present at the signing.

For his part, Jackson said it was good to be able to sign with Montreat, as he will now be a Cavalier. He plans on majoring in Business at Montreat, he said.

“This has been a dream of mine since I was about five or six,” he said, adding he wants to eventually, “..go pro.”

CHS Principal Shawn Hubers said of Jackson, “We are proud of Jackson and his accomplishments. He is a great kid and amazing student athlete!”

Tedder’s two golf coaches at CHS, Chad Cash and Tim

Flemming, are both elated and excited for Jackson’s choice.

Said Coach Cash, “Jackson is very talented and plays a power game. I’ve known him since 2015, and seen his play in club championships. It is an honor to coach him. He has a bright future.”

Coach Flemming agreed, adding, “I have coached him ever since sixth grade. I am very proud of him and for him!”

Jackson’s mom and dad, Donna and Daniel Tedder, sat with him, along with his younger brother, Blake, who also plays on the CHS men’s golf team.

Both Tedders agreed their son has been playing “… since he was young,” with mom, Donna saying, “I am very excited for him and his See TEDDER, Page 2

Last Monday night’s March 13 city council regular session had quite several citizen’s come forward to speak on two issues of great importance to the citizens of Cherryville: the Piedmont Lithium property relinquishment from ETJ and citizens voicing their concerns over the disposition of the Cherryville Historical Museum if and/or when it is sold.

Prior to that, the council unanimously approved the minutes of four previous

council sessions, after a comment from Councilman Gary Freeman was added, which he said had not been previously listed in the minutes. Council then heard Mayor H.L. Beam’s comments where he welcomed everyone to the council chambers as well as wel-

comed all those in the overflow room next to council chambers.

“I want to say here and now about the Cherryville Historical Museum, that the bid process is still going on and no action of any kind will be taken at this time.”

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by DONNA KING Carolina Journal

In the recent State of the Union speech, President Joe Biden focused his comments on a theme to “finish the job,” proposing new taxpayer-paid benefits, focusing on the more than 20,000 projects related to the infrastructure bill, and highlighting climate policy in the Inflation Reduction Act.

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doesn’t care if your state is red or blue. It is an existential threat,” he said.

In post-speech analysis, economists estimate that the speech proposed $5 trillion of new spending, including a laundry list of spending goals such as paid family and medical leave and childcare, government-funded pre-school for 3- and 4-year-olds, and two years of government-funded community college.

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The young ladies of the Dixie Girls Softball teams braved a very cold Saturday, March 18 morning as they filed out onto C.V. Thornburg Field at Ballard Park for the opening day ceremony of the 2023 DGSB season. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Jackson Tedder, CHS Senior men’s golfer, signs a Letter of

(photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Mayor H.L. Beam, III speaks at the recent Monday, March 13 City Council regular session, during his “Mayor’s Comments” section of the agenda. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

President Joe Biden giving the State of the Union address. (photo provided)

■ OBITUARIES

Rutherford Electric Membership Co-op for 41 years until retirement. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church until his health kept him from attending.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Doris Dotson Waters.

Bill Waters

CHERRYVILLE – Mr. Billy Donald Waters, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023 at his residence.

Bill was born on April 18, 1933 in Rutherford Co., N.C., son of the late CJ Waters and Myra Greene Waters. Bill worked with

He is survived by his daughter, Teresa Waters Hopper and fiancé, Fred Rudder, of Kings Mountain, N.C.; grandson, Trent Hopper and wife, Kristen, of Chapel Hill; and great-grandchildren, Sophie, Eli, and Lila Hopper.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Giny Wells who has taken wonderful care of Bill for the last three years.

Visitation was from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m., on Monday, March 20, 2023 at First

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ARRESTS

Baptist Church in Cherryville.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., on Monday, March 20, 2023 at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Vince Hefner officiating.

Burial followed the service in City Memorial Cemetery in Cherryville.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 301 E. First St., Cherryville, NC, 28021, or to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC, 28021.

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

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

3-12: Lisa Joyce Lane, 44, 1520 Stony Point Rd., Shelby; WSOJ/Gaston County. Taken into custody. No bond type/amt. listed.

3-13: Crystal Ballew Alshamasat, 44, 414 W. Ballard St., Cherryville, was arrested by Gastonia PD officers at 254 N. New Hope Rd., Gastonia, for one count of larceny-shoplifting.

3-14: Colt Dean Mathis, 31, 317 E. Sixth St., Cherryville, was arrested by GCPD officers at Robert Rd., and Tot Dellinger Rd., Cherryville, on one count of a parole/probation violation.

3-17: Michael Brandon Rawlins, 45, 1062 St. Mark’s Church Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, by GCSO deputies on one count of a warrant from another agency.

INCIDENTS

3-8: On March 7, a Cherryville woman reported larceny at the Cherryville Laundromat by an unknown suspect who took a quilt from a dryer. Est. cost of quilt: $80. Case is active and under further investigation.

3-8: on March 7, a Newton man and a Cherryville business reported destruction or damage/ vandalism to property by

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Mayor Beam also spoke about the new welcome mural being painted on the side of a building next to the new YMCA.

“This mural is being financed by Mr. Patrick O’Leary,” he added. The mayor also noted that some 90 patches are being made in Cherryville streets by Piedmont Paving. Both state and local roads are in this mix, he said. The mayor also mentioned that the city is looking to create a walking and nature trail and he noted the ribbon cutting at Scooter’s Coffee he attended. He and the council and other officials were also be at the Friday, March 17, Shamrock Sports ribbon cutting.

“I also attended the Cherryville Elementary Fairy Tale Ball, and read a proclamation to them. I want to commend Principal Patrick Watson and his staff for a job well done there.”

After talking briefly about the Grand Reopening of Main Street, Mayor Beam asked two of former Cherryville Mayor Bob Austell’s children – daughters, Teesie Smith and Elizabeth Shuford – to come forward and receive the senatorial statement submitted by Sen. W. Ted Alexander, honoring their late father and his many accomplishments and dedicated service for his community, Cherryville and for his beloved state, North Carolina. Teesie spoke and thanked Sen. Alexander as well as the council for remembering their late father, noting how much he and their mother loved Cherryville and their community.

Council then decided to move the swearing in of the city’s new police chief, Brandon Hunsucker, to the Monday, April 10 meeting.

They then heard from Gaston County YMCA CEO Sharon Padgett about the “One Gaston 2040” presentation.

Said Mrs. Padgett, “We have been working on this project for about two years now, and I wanted to come by and speak with you about

our public and private initiatives.”

She then went through the eight pages of information in the agenda as well as handed out a booklet about “One Gaston 2040” for council members to look over.

Padgett noted the group is still “in the process of forming teams” to go on a traveling tour of the county and its towns and townships.

Council recognized six employees for their respective years of service; Seth Barker and David Thomas (5 years); CPD law enforcement officer Josh Colvard and Kent Ballard (10 years); CPD’s Wes Bennett (20 years); and Cherryville Fire Chief Jason Wofford (25 years).

Council then went into a public hearing about the Piedmont Lithium property relinquishment from ETJ.

Planning and Zoning Director Alex Blackburn told council the city has met all the general statute requirements for this, as per information from previous meetings and discussions with council. Council then opened the floor up to questions from many individuals who signed up to be heard with many property and homeowners as well as business and church leaders all weighing in that they are very concerned the city is relinquishing their ETJ rights to an out-of-country entity that may not have the city or county’s best interests at heart. Issues such as dust, sediment, chemical runoff and water pollu-

tion, noise, being too close to a daycare, and such being just a few concerns voiced by those who came up to speak. Environmental concerns such as loss of groundwater depletion and hazardous by-products leaching into the soil made many urge council to reconsider their move to give up their jurisdiction in this matter.

Brian Skiba, P&Z Director for Gaston County was asked by Councilman Parker what the county would get out of the proposed relinquishment.

Mr. Skiba answered that as far as the rezoning process goes, the county hasn’t “… negotiated anything yet.” He went to say there was a “… moratorium on zoning and land use. At this point, there no decision has been made.”

Skiba told Council member Freeman, in answer to Mr. Freeman’s question of what would be the benefit to PL of the relinquishment of the ETJ, that if Cherryville relinquishes, that move would “… streamline the process” for the county to move forward with PL’s request.

“If Cherryville notifies the county, then it’s (the process) is out of Cherryville’s hands,” he said.

Many more comments along this line were offered to council and a representative from Piedmont Lithium, Ms. J. Monique Parker, who is Senior Vice President for safety, Environment & Health, also answered some of the questions, also noting

an unnamed/unlisted subject who damaged door. Est. cost of damage: $450 (door frame). Case is active and under further investigation.

3-8: Bessemer City man reports call for service as he had lost his wallet at Walmart. Case closed by exception as prosecution was declined.

3-9: Cherryville woman reports call for service by officers who assisted her in recovering a vehicle from listed suspect. Officers listed as helping by “…assisting in a civil issue.” Case status: inactive.

3-12: CPD officer reports listed subject had an outstanding OFA/WSOJ from another jurisdiction. Closed/cleared by other means.

3-14: GCPD officers report exceptionally closing/clearing a weapons law violation at 103 S. Chavis Dr., Cherryville.

3-15: GCPD officers report exceptionally closing/clearing a drug equipment violation and a misdemeanor drug/ narcotic violation at 313 Ridge Ave., Cherryville.

3-17: GCPD officers report a new investigation into a larceny of auto parts and accessories at 214 St. Mark’s Church Rd., Cherryville.

WRECKS

3-9: A vehicle driven by Krystal Mae Lavender, 38, 214 Oliver St.,

ended.

that PL has to meet some very stringent restrictions when it comes to any mining operation they are currently involved with. They also have to do water studies and other related studies before undertaking any operation, adding they will treat the water they take out before putting it back into any aquafer.

Mayor Beam noted, at the end of the public hearing, that all that was asked and said “…was a lot to digest. My opinion is that we’re premature on deciding anything tonight.”

A public hearing date was set for April 10 to hear about proposed murals and sidewalk painting ordinances from City marketing coordinator Steve Panton.

Citizens who wished to be heard brought forth more comments about the disposition of the Cherryville Historical Museum echoing previous unhappiness about the bids on the building currently housing the exhibits and such, and what will happen to said material if/when the building is sold to whoever’s bid is accepted by the city.

Mike “Boozie” Dellinger voiced his concern that no contingencies for any unforeseen events have been addressed by the council as regards any untimely things happening. Perhaps Mr. Dellinger’s biggest question to the council was the simple one of, “Why this building? Why not all of the others in town that are there and waiting to be used?”

The general consensus of opinion was that the building is old and in need of more repair was a predominant theme in almost all of the comments to council regarding the disposition of the building.

There were times the conversation and the comments got a little heated but Mayor Beam and City Manager Dalton steered things back onto a more centralized theme, that being that the City of Cherryville is there to help the Cherryville Museum and its Board, but felt it only fair they have a voice on that Board. No answer was given to them on that aspect however, and that’s where things

Cherryville, told responding officer her glasses fell and she applied the wrong pedal and pressed the gas instead of the brake, colliding with a vehicle driven by Barbara Dial Miller, 77, 209 Marcus Dr., Cherryville, who was traveling on Marcus Drive. Ms. Lavender said she was at fault. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Lavender vehicle: $1,000; to the Miller vehicle: $2,500.

3-11: A vehicle driven by Lynette Marie Kightlinger, 31, 63643 Topaz Ln., Iron Station, was traveling east on Church St., and failed to reduce speed and collided with a vehicle driven by Zulma Michelle Molinary-Ball, 43, 530 Delview Dr., Cherryville, who was also traveling east on Church Street. Mrs. Kightlinger was cited for DWLR and w/o decreasing speed as necessary to avoid a collision, and colliding w/a vehicle. The injured from both vehicles treated by GEMS and CFD and taken to Atrium Health-Cleveland County, Shelby. Est. damages to the Kightlinger vehicle: $2,000; to the Molinary-Ball vehicle: $4,500.

years.

It was noted though that Mr. O’Leary, who tendered an upset bid for the museum building originally, has spent $4 million of his own funds on this city, given $117,000 to the museum itself over the

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Said dad, Daniel, “This is another stepping stone in the move toward his getting to play professionally. At the college level he will polish his skills and continue to grow.”

Daniel said he plays golf “recreationally” while mom, Donna said she proudly calls herself, “a golf mom.”

The college is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), and primarily competes. according to their web site, “…as an independent in the South Region of the

Under “Other Business”, council reset their budget discussions from Saturday, April 29 to Saturday, May 6, at 8 a.m., at the Cherryville Fire Department’s training room.

Division II level.”

Montreat, located in the mountains of western North Carolina, has a street address of 310 Gaither Cir., Montreat. It is a private, Christian college and was founded in 1916. Again, according to the school’s web site, they offer “… associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs for traditional and adult students.”

Cherryville High School has a long and proud history of student/ athletes going away to play their respective sports at the college level, winning fame and a name for their old alma mater, noted Coach Harrill – himself a CHS graduate – who came back after college and now teaches and coaches at CHS.ww

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Two of former Cherryville Mayor Bob Austell’s children – daughters, Teesie Smith and Elizabeth Shuford – came forward and received the senatorial statement submitted by Sen. W. Ted Alexander, honoring their late father and his many accomplishments and dedicated service for his community, Cherryville and for his beloved state, North Carolina. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

YMCA CEO Sharon Padgett addresses city council at last Monday’s March 13 regular session.

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New dates for St. John’s Mobile Food Pantry

Cherryville Area Ministry, who is a partner with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, recently noted upcoming 2023 new dates for their Mobile Food Pantry.

St. John’s Lutheran Church, of Cherryville, will be hosting the Mobile Pantry in the Dixie Street Parking Lot on the following dates: April 3, May 1, June 5, and July 3 (this date is pending).

Organizers said food supplies distribution starts at 10 a.m. on the listed days and goes on as long as supplies last.

The truck will arrive by 9 a.m. for set up. Churches who will have volunteers coming to assist have been asked that all volunteers please arrive by 9 a.m.

There is a $500 transportation fee that goes to Second Harvest that is paid by the partner agency or the hosting organization. As you may notice there

has been an increase for the transportation fee. The increase is due to the supply/demand issue that Second Harvest is currently experiencing. They are not receiving as much donated food as they have in the past. So in order to fill the trailers, they are having to purchase food. This, in return, has increased the cost to host a mobile pantry.

Churches or organizations who would like to host or co-host one of the four mobile pantries please let organizers know. We can split the cost among churches/organizations if needed.

Second Harvest provides 12 pallets of food items to be distributed that day. This will feed around 250 people. The truck should arrive around an hour before distribution so volunteers can set up.

This is a community event and volunteers are from various churches and

organizations. Please consider volunteering for this outreach ministry.

For more information, please call Barbara at Cherryville Area Ministry, Barbara McDaniel or Kim Eaker for more details on how you can help by volunteering or to help sponsor the transportation fee. Please let your church members or your organization know about this outreach ministry and that we would love for them to be part of this.

For more information about these dates and how to go about getting food from the MFP, or to volunteer, please call Ms. Barbara McDaniel at (704) 435-9264; Ms. Kim Eaker at (704) 472-6901; or Ms. Barbara (CAM) at (704) 435-3816.

House passes energy choice bill to protect consumers

by ALEX BALTZEGAR Carolina Journal

The North Carolina House passed a bill that would prohibit local governments from blocking consumers from certain types of energy sources, by a vote of 76-38.

House Bill 130 (H.B. 130) has bipartisan sponsorship. Reps. Dean Arp, R-Union; Jason Saine, R-Lincoln; Michael Wray, D-Northampton; and Charlie Miller, R-Brunswick, are the lead sponsors of the bill. The legislation comes after the Biden administra-

tion sparked national conversations about gas stoves. Additionally, North Carolina had rolling blackouts on Christmas weekend in 2022, which raised concerns over state energy policy.

“What this bill does is, if you have a gas stove, you

Mayor Pro-Tem and Councilwoman, Jill Parker-Puett speaks to the crowd, welcoming them and thanking them for all they do for the kids of Cherryville who want to come out and play

can keep your gas stove,” said Arp.

Arp said the bill would See HOUSE, Page 9

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Mr. McBride then went on to call all the girls and their coaches onto the field by their team, starting with the “T-ball” division, the Sweetees, then the Coach Pitch division, the Darlings, followed by the 10U division, the Angels; the 12U division, the Ponytails; and the 15U division, the Belles-Debs.

Daniel and Mark Watson thanked their supporters and businesses, asking folks to in turn support these businesses whose names appear on the shirts of the young ladies playing Dixie Girls Softball.

Mrs. Puett spoke and said, “Cherryville is a ball town, whether baseball or softball. everywhere I go when I travel for the city, people know that’s who we are and what we support. Without the parents, families, and coaches, all of this would not

be possible. Thank you so much for your support. Without you, none of this would be possible. We are proud of you all.”

McBride then recognized candy sales prize winners. The three young ladies were Sadie Patterson; Kaitlyn Coleman; and Gracie Canipe. Two young ladies who also received great prizes were Allison Gozalkowski and Brooklyn Cunningham.

The first pitch was thrown out by DGSB’s own World Series Champion Head Coach, Matthew Anthony, who pitched to his daughter, Faith.

“Faith played here for years,” said Daniel, adding, “And she is now giving back by umpiring and coaching.”

There are three Sweetees teams, sponsored by the following businesses: Rustic Roots Salon & Spa; Ferguson Ace Hardware; and Carolina Federal Credit Union; three Darlings teams, sponsored by the following businesses: Shamrock Accounting; Phil’s

Starter; and the Knights of Pythias; two Angels teams, sponsored by the following businesses: Georgia Beas Boutique, and Carpenter –Porter Funeral Home; two Ponytails’ teams, sponsored by: Long Creek Presbyterian Church and Charming Travels, LLC; and two BellesDebs teams, sponsored by Shamrock Sound Design and Turner Animal Clinic.

McBride noted the leagues’ regular season started Monday, March 20, adding there are no games during the Easter Break (Monday, April 10 through Friday, April 14).

“The mid-season tournament will be Saturday, April 22 and the end-of-season tournament will be held on Saturday, June 3. The District Two Tournament is on Friday, June 16 through Sunday, June 18, and will be hosted by Bessemer City. The North Carolina State Tournament will be from July 7 to July 12,” he said.

Dixie Girls Softball President Daniel McBride got a hand slap from every one of the little ladies as they all took the field last Saturday morning at the March 18 opening ceremony for the 2023 Dixie Girls Softball season. Watching the little girls all ran onto the field was former player and now a Sweetees coach and the DGSB National Anthem singer, McKenzie Auten. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

sports. With her is Councilman Jon Abernethy (left) and DGSB President, Daniel McBride.

DGSB Board members Daniel McBride and Anjelica Cunningham with the young ladies who won prizes for sales to help the program. The young ladies are Sadie Patterson, Kaitlyn Coleman, Gracie Canipe, Allison Gozalkowski, and Brooklyn Cunningham.

The first pitch was thrown out by DGSB’s own World Series Champion Head Coach, Matthew Anthony, who pitched to his daughter, Faith.

Rep. Michael Wray, D-Halifax. (Courtesy of David Cobb, Office of House Rules Chairman Destin Hall)

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OPINION

–Henry J. Kaiser

Who – or rather, what – makes a true friend?

The way things have been going lately, it has been hard not to start feeling sorry (or scared) for my ever-aging self.

I’ve lost a few friends and family members this past year or so; some from old age; some from COVID-19 and related health issues; and a few from unforeseen situations beyond their control.

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didn’t mean to, and some by people I didn’t know, but whose stupidity and ignorance caused me harm anyway. As I said, all were accidents; never on purpose (or so I hoped), thank God!

Here in Cherryville, we’ve lost some good –no, some GREAT – people too. I could try and name them here but I fear I would miss one or two and would never forgive myself if I did. Also, all of them deserve better epitaphs and words written about them than some dumb word hack like me could ever pen. As for health issues? A while back I managed to fracture a couple of ribs, and let me tell you, that’s NO picnic! I’ve broken a lot of my own bones in my lifetime and had more than few broken for me; some by people I knew who

I was thinking back recently about some of my old friends, many of whom, as I said, have gone on to their great heavenly (or so I hope and pray!) reward. As I thought about them, a smile would appear on my face, causing my dear wife to ask me what I was thinking about. Occasionally, there would be a smile and a tear or two, and that’s when she really got interested in my thoughts. While I had many buddies and such when I was at the ripe old age of 10 to 12, my one true friend was my cousin Robert, a.k.a.

to all the neighborhood in-laws (and outlaws) as “Bubbie”. He was like the brother I never had (I’m an only child). He had Muscular Dystrophy and was unable to walk after the age of seven. However, that didn’t stop him (or me) from getting into trouble, and I mean with a capital “T”! I guess I was his enabler since he couldn’t walk or run anywhere. But, with me pushing him around in his small, beat-up wheelchair, well, there was no place we couldn’t go where our – that is, MY – feet could take us.

We had us a mess of friends and cohorts in crime all about our same age and from our old neighborhood, and believe me, we made the best of every golden summer the good Lord gave us.

A couple of those kids we lost along the way; some to sickness; some to accidents; a couple to just plain stupid bad luck on their part. Some fell by the wayside and went to jail; never coming back from that life pathway they chose.

As we all got older, age dealt many us bad blows,

Silicon Valley Bank and your life savings

If you have worked hard and saved money all your life you may have over $250,000 in a bank. Or, maybe one of these days you might if you keep working and saving.

Glenn Mollette Guest Editorial

You most likely know that only $250,000 of your money is federally insured. In other words, if your bank fails you might lose any amount above $250,000. Let’s say you have one half million in your bank. The assets of the bank would eventually be liquidated. If enough money was collected you might receive the rest of your half million or you might never see a penny above the federally insured amount unless you are in Silicon Valley.

The second largest bank failure in U.S. history occurred March 10, in Santa Clara, California. The Silicon Valley Bank failed after a bank run on its deposits. The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation revoked its charter and transferred the business into receivership under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

SVB is the country’s 16th largest bank, with $209 billion in assets and

more than $175 billion in deposits.

A number of businesses had millions of dollars in the bank.

Roku had just under $500 million of its $1.9 billion dollars of cash assets in the bank.

Roblox, a video game company said 5 percent of its $3 billion in cash was held at SVB.

Toronto-based AcuityAds Holding had $55 million (U.S.) in SVB, and just $4.8 million (U.S.) elsewhere. That means more than 90 percent of the company’s deposits were held in SVB.

Aerospace manufacturer Rocket Lab held almost 8 percent, or approximately $38 million, of its total cash at the collapsed bank, it said in a recent Friday filing.

‘Crytpo’ lender BlockFi, which filed for bankruptcy in November, disclosed it held $227 million with SVB in a bankruptcy filing last Friday. BlockFi said in November it had halted withdrawals after facing “significant exposure” to Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX exchange, as well as its sister hedge fund, Alameda.

BlockFi’s money in SVB is not FDIC-insured because it was in a money market mutual fund, the company learned from its bankruptcy trustee early this week. (Source – CNN. com) Move the calendar

as did diseases we didn’t even know existed then. I mean, cancer, diabetes, heart attacks, strokes? Those things happened to other people, not us, right? I mean, WE were invincible! We thought we were going to live forever. Turns out, God had other plans for all of us. Some of us stuck around, some of us didn’t get to. That’s life, I guess. Who knew?

Anyway, I ran across this little snippet from an old column from another newspaper I wrote for back

in the day. It best describes how I feel sometimes about how things in the world look today to my rapidly-aging self. It comes from author Stephen King’s novella, “The Body,” from which they made the movie, “Stand by Me.”

This phrase really spoke to me when I first read it and it speaks to me still. Maybe it might help someone through occasional tough times like it does me, especially when I think about how life deals

with us, in general.

At the end of the story, King’s character/narrator wrote, “I never had any friends later on, like the ones I had when I was twelve… Jesus… does anyone?”

We all have friends today, but not like the ones we had then. After all, what makes a true friend?

I pray you have true friends. If you do, treasure them and tell them so.

You won’t regret it…

Once again – unpredictable March is on us!

from last Friday to this past Sunday.

Federal regulators stepped in Sunday, March 12, to back all Silicon Valley Bank deposits, resolving a key uncertainty surrounding the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history hours before global stock markets resumed trading.

The U.S. Treasury, the Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., said the government would back Silicon Valley Bank deposits beyond the federally insured ceiling of $250,000. The decision addressed concerns around the fate of uninsured funds held at the Santa Clara, California-based bank.

“Depositors will have access to all of their money starting Monday, March 13,” the agencies said in a joint statement this past Sunday evening.

“No losses associated with the resolution of Silicon Valley Bank will be borne by the taxpayer.”

(Source: NBC.com)

If you have a half million dollars in a bank, you might consider dividing it up into two banks. Maybe the U.S. Treasury will treat you and the people at your bank the same as the millionaires of Silicon Valley. Don’t risk your life savings on this hope.

I was thinking recently about the weather in March being unpredictable between sunshine and rain or even snow. The temperatures can be very pleasant like they have been here recently, and they can be extremely cold, which has also happened in Cherryville and the surrounding towns in recent years.

By Anne S. Haynes

My mind immediately goes back to March of 1960 when I was an elementary student at Tryon School. Miss Marie Huss was my teacher, and I loved her so much. She was such a special person, and I had a great year of learning in her class. Miss Huss was the sister of the Superintendent of Gaston

County Schools, Mr. Hunter Huss. She was a teacher I always remembered as one of the best.

The story I am getting to is that it snowed three straight Wednesdays in that March of 1960. It was the coldest March on record going back to 1895 and was more than 12 degrees below the historical average here in our state. By the end of March, the highs were back to normal, but we had a story to tell that is still worth repeating today.

I suppose the only other story that is comparable to this one was my famous story from Appalachian State University in Boone. I was a sophomore at the college when a severe weather episode was predicted. The temperatures were ranging below zero when one of my professors announced his policy concerning such temperatures.

He said that students off campus would be excused under the frigid weather while students on campus would be expected to attend class if they wanted to maintain an “A” in the class.

Without a doubt I did not like this policy and attended class the morning the thermometer read 14 degrees below zero. I struggled across campus, sat in class for an hour without removing my coat, hat, or gloves, and then returned to my dorm. I did not like the policy at all, but I did not protest it. I received my “A” in the class, but I have not forgotten the unfair circumstances surrounding its history.

I suppose I have shared this story to relate how there are times when you must follow directions even when it is not easy or desirable. You make the best of a bad situation and have a story to tell 50 years later!

by DAVID LARSON Opinion Editor – Carolina Journal

Employers in North Carolina and across the country are struggling to find qualified workers to fill key positions in their organizations. As they reconsider the minimum qualifications, they are willing to accept, those

screening candidates are increasingly setting aside the requirement of a fouryear degree.

Gov. Roy Cooper, last Monday, signed an executive order that directed state agencies to treat experience as equivalent to a degree for most positions, a move that many other

states have already taken. An article earlier this year from WCNC in Charlotte highlighted that many major companies, like IBM, Google, and Delta are dropping their degree requirements too. They are in need of workers, and if someone shows they can

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Problems are only opportunities in work clothes.

It’s about that time of year!

It’s usually about this time of year that most of us are getting tired of winter. I say ‘usually’ because we haven’t really had much of winter this year. Other than the one cold snap, we’ve pretty much just had a long, delayed fall. But whether it snows or not, or if it’s been as cold as we expect, everything else is pretty much the same. Now is the time of year where the roots being to spread, seeds start to sprout, water is being absorbed, nutrients

are being processed, new life is preparing to burst forth. It looks like very little is happening now, but in a few short weeks, all of our yards, gardens and trees will be bursting forth with new life, proclaiming to the world that Spring is here, new life has come.

Sometimes we feel like there’s nothing happening in our lives, our souls, or even in our community. We might feel as dead as the trees and ground in late February. During these cold days and long nights, we may wonder if God has given up on this old world. But, like the flowers and grass in the wintertime, just because you can’t see any evidence of God at work in your life, doesn’t mean He isn’t at work behind the scenes.

Sometimes, the work the Holy Spirit is doing is hap-

Little Children Big Miracles

(4th Part of the “Little Things” Series)

pening under the surface, inside our heart and soul. It’s necessary work that must happen for the new spiritual growth to spring forth in the next season of life. I think something very similar is happening in the life of Mt. Zion and in the surrounding community right now! Sometimes, we look around and struggle to see evidence that God is still at work, and it is easier to find things that look like death rather than life, but just because we can’t see what’s going on doesn’t mean nothing is happening! God is still on the Move! He has told us in His holy word that He would never leave nor forsake us! So, it is possible that God is moving and working behind the scenes, working under the surface to prepare each of us individually and us as a

community of faith for a new season of growth and life. Each spring, we take time to prepare our yards for the new growth that’s about to come. We should be deliberate about doing the same thing spiritually. If God is in fact preparing a new season of spiritual growth and life, we should be preparing ourselves for it as individuals and as a community of faith. Let’s deliberately spend time in prayer and in God’s word, asking the Holy Spirit to prepare us for the work He is already doing in and around us. It’s About Time we start searching for the New Life that Jesus Christ will bring in the month of March! May God continue to fill each of you with His Sweet Spirit.

CHS 1968 55th reunion is May 20

The 55th Year High School Reunion for CHS, Class of 1968 and friends will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 6 to 6:30 p.m. (Social Time), with dinner at 6:30 to 7 p.m., at the American Legion Post, 215 N. Pink St., Cherryville, NC, 28021. The cost is $25 per person. Please send money

to confirm attendance by May 1, 2023. Make checks payable to: CHS Class of 1968, and mail to: Libby Brackett, 108 S. Rudisill St., Cherryville, NC, 28021. For questions, please call Mr. Glenn Burgess at (704) 4355278, or Mrs. Libby Brackett at (704) 435-3368.

Shady Grove Baptist Church Spring Craft/ Vendor Fair is April 1

Shady Grove Baptist Church’s Spring Craft and Vendor Fair and BBQ Fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2023. The church is located at 3240 Tryon Courthouse Rd., Cherryville. It will start at 10 a.m., and go until 2 p.m. There will be handmade

Cherryville Area Places of Worship

crafts and vendors will be there too, and there will be a Silent Auction and Bake Sale as well as a Jesus is Alive Chalk Drawing contest for the kids. BBQ plates will be available during the Craft Fair for $10 each. For more information, please call (704) 435-9605.

DANYALE PATTERSON

In the book”Adventures in God”, John G. Lake, who was a healing evangelist, shares a remarkable story of how God used a little child. He states, “I was sitting one day in the home of the DeValeras in Krugersdorp, South Africa, when a man arrived who had traveled all over the country. He had been following me from place to place, trying to catch up with me. He suffered a sunstroke which had affected his mind and he also had developed a large cancer. He came into the house and proved to be a friend of the family. In a little while a six year old child who had been sitting near me went across the room, climbed on the man’s knees, put her hands on the cancer on his face, and prayed. I saw the cancer wither. In half an hour, the thing had disappeared. The wound was still there, but in a few days it was healed. After the child had laid her hands on top of his head, he arose, saying, “Oh! The fire that has been in my brain has gone out,” and his mind was normal.”

Train Children

The Bible says in Proverbs 22:6 (AMP), ‘Train up a child in the way he should go [teaching him to seek God’s wisdom and will for his abilities and talents], Even when he is old he will not depart from it.” There are many ways we can prepare children spiritually. We can teach them to pray, by modeling prayer before them and allowing them to say what’s on their hearts to God. We can also tell them bible stories and explain how the verses apply to their lives. In addition, setting aside a time for praise and worship is a wonderful way that children learn who God is and how to connect with His presence. Allow them to freely sing, dance, clap their hands etc.

Not Too Young

Sometimes the church of today fails to engage and utilize children in a service, but I am always amazed at how God uses children and youth throughout the Bible. In fact when a young person tried to get out of his calling, because he thought he was too young to serve as a prophet, God responded to his insecurity. Jeremiah 1:7 (NLT) says, “The LORD replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you.” Josiah was 8 years old when he became king of Judah. He tore down all the idols that ensnared the people and displeased God.

PRAY THIS PRAYER: “ Lord God what a privilege it is to call you Father. I pray that I will always have childlike faith. Forgive me and my children for disobeying you. Help me to train up my family in a way that pleases you and reveals your love, character and power. I dedicated them to you. I know that ultimately they belong to you, and I ask you to use them mightily for your glory. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Cherryville, NC Pastor Clifton Morgan

Cherryville Church of God 810 East Main Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-2275

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

704-445-8144

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. KEITH HUSS Pastor Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cherryville

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF CYNTHIA SHULL PRUETT AKA CYNTHIA SUE PRUETT

Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Cynthia Shull Pruett aka Cynthia Sue Pruett, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 106 North Cherry Street, Cherryville, North Carolina, on or before the 1st day of June, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 1st day of March, 2023.

Shully Pruett Cloninger

Executrix

Counsel for the Estate: PALMER E. HUFFSTETLER, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW

106 North Cherry Street Cherryville, NC 28021

Telephone: 704-435-4907

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK

In the Matter of the Estate of: ALFRED WAYNE FOSTER, Deceased.

Having qualified on the 21st day of February, 2023 as Executor of the Estate of Alfred Wayne Foster, deceased, late of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executor on or before the 2nd day of June 2023 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment.

This the 1st day of March, 2023.

Thomas Shilo Canipe

311 Long Creek Road

Bessemer City, NC 28016

C. Andrew Neisler, Jr, CLONINGER & NEISLER ATTYS

P.O. Box 515, 300 E. King Street Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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PUBLIC NOTICE SALE OF CITY PROPERTY

An offer of $150,000, followed by an upset bid in the amount of $250,000, along with a commitment to offer the current tenant an alternative location within the Cherryville Downtown District, has been submitted for the purchase of certain property owned by the City of Cherryville, more particularly described as follows:

Lot and building located on the north side of East Main Street, commonly known as 109 East Main Street, Cherryville NC 28021. The legal description is as follows: Located, lying, and being in the City of Cherryville, Cherryville Township, Gaston County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a stake, corner of Rudisill and Aderholdt Store Building on the north side of East Main Street, and runs thence N 20 W 193 feet through the center of Rudisill and Aderholdt’s east wall of their two-story brick store building to a stake in the center of S.A.L. Railroad; thence with said railroad N 70 E 28 feet and 9 inches to a stake, a new corner; thence S 20 E 193 feet to a stake on Main Street; thence with said street S 70 W 28-3/4 feet to the center of north wall of Rudisill and Aderholdt’s Store Building, the BEGINNING

For title reference see Book 1826 at Page 345 of the Gaston County Registry.

Being the full contents of PID 129695 in the Gaston County Tax Office.

Persons wishing to upset the offer that has been received shall submit a sealed bid with their offer to the office of the City Clerk, at City Hall, 116 S. Mountain Street Cherryville, N.C. 28021 by 5:00 P.M., April 3, 2023. At that time, the city clerk shall open the bids, if any, and the highest qualifying bid will become the new offer. If there is more than one bid in the highest amount, the first such bid received will become the new offer.

A qualifying higher bid is one that raises the existing offer to an amount not less than $262,550. Said bid must also agree to the same commitment to offer the current tenant an alternative location within the Cherryville Downtown District.

A qualifying higher bid must be accompanied by a deposit in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid; the deposit may be made in cash, cashier’s check, or certified check. The City will return the deposit on any bid not accepted, and will return the deposit on an offer subject to upset if a qualifying higher bid is received. The City will return the deposit of the final high bidder at closing or apply said deposit towards the purchase price. The buyer must pay cash at closing.

The City Council must consider approval of the final high offer before the sale is closed, which it will do within 30 days after the final upset bid period has passed. The city reserves the right to withdraw the property from sale at any time before the final high bid is accepted and the right to reject at any time all bids.

Further information may be obtained at the office of the city clerk, City Hall, 116 S. Mountain Street, Cherryville, N.C. 28021 or at telephone 704-435-1709 during normal business hours.

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DEGREES

From Page 4 do the job, a degree is irrelevant. Arizona has even dropped the requirement for public school teachers to hold a four-year degree. North Carolina, while not going to that extent yet, will provide a new teacher certification process at community colleges for those whose four-year degree was in something other than education.

The college-debt crisis

This is disappointing news for young Americans who were told a four-year degree was the golden ticket allowing them to take part in the modern job market, and now find that their golden ticket may be losing its luster. Add to that the crushing college debt many are facing, and some will undoubtedly feel that it was all a waste.

According to the Council on Foreign Relations, “Student debt has more than doubled over the last two decades. As of September 2022, about forty-eight million U.S. borrowers collectively owed more than $1.6 trillion in federal student loans. Additional private loans bring that total to above $1.7 trillion, surpassing auto loans and credit card debt. Only

home mortgage debt, at about $12 trillion, is larger.”

Below is the 202223 estimated cost to attend Duke University in Durham for a year –$84,517. After financial aid and scholarships, that number is much lower for many students. But someone (government, endowments, donors) are paying the rest. The debt accumulated at the end of four years is often enough to financially cripple young adults until the middle of their careers, as they pay the equivalent of another rent payment every month.

Enrollment declining

If the costs of getting a four-year degree have gone up and the benefits have gone down, basic economics suggests that fewer people will choose to pursue these degrees. And that’s the undeniable trend.

Enrollment dropped at the UNC System schools by 2 percent in 2022. Jenna Robinson at the Martin Center says this has been a nationwide trend since 2010, both due to fewer high school graduates and because fewer of those graduates are choosing to go to college.

My younger brother just reached the position of athletic director at a college in Illinois, only

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE OF EXECUTOR

The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of IRIS FOUCHE’ STURGIS deceased, late of Gaston County, hereby notifies all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 11th day of June, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 8th day of March, 2023.

Anna S. Renfro, Executor Estate of Iris Fouche’ Sturgis c/o John H. Griffing Griffing Leazer, PLLC Attorneys for Estate 518 S. New Hope Road Gastonia, NC 28054

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to hear soon after that the college was shutting down the entire campus, including athletics, and will only offer online degrees. They cited dropping enrollment. While the decision not to attend college may be smart economics for many whose future career won’t require a degree, it is unfortunate to see this traditional right-of-passage fading away. It had been a time for young adults to consider their best path forward and to study the “less practical” subjects of the humanities, like philosophy, history, literature, and the arts. Study in these has long been seen as the road to becoming a well-rounded person.

Arguably, both of these benefits of the college experience have been fading away though. On some campuses, students do less thinking about their future than they do about parties and social life, developing bad habits that set them back rather than prepare them for a life of productive work at their vocation. And those once-enriching humanities courses are increasingly becoming one-sided and dogmatic.

I have a friend who is a plumber and graduated with a GED from our high school, never attending college. As an adult, he has gained a curiosity

for the humanities, and during his commutes between jobs has been voraciously consuming the classics of literature, like Homer’s Odyssey, Dante’s Inferno, and Shakespeare, on audiobook. Even if college is not necessary in the future for many jobs, technology and curiosity thankfully will keep knowledge available to the masses. Even before audiobooks, many of the wisest figures in history, like Abraham Lincoln, were autodidacts. The four-year college paradigm served our nation well for many years. But if the investment of time and money puts it out of reach for most people, and if it’s no longer seen as necessary to qualify one for most jobs, we should prepare ourselves for a dramatic shift in attitude towards college. For some professions (doctors, lawyers, engineers, etc), they will always need extensive education and training to do their high-stakes, technical jobs well. Higher education will remain the only path forward for them. But for millions of others, skipping four years of college may simply be the right decision as degrees cease being the ticket to a high-paying job.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 8th of February, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of FRANCES THOMAS HUFFSTETLER, deceased, late of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Theresa H. Tate, Executrix on or before the 8th of June, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 8th day of March, 2023.

Theresa H. Tate, Executrix

Estate of Frances Thomas Huffstetler

177 Ravines LN Spartanburg, SC 29301

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Cold weather doesn’t keep the CHS Ironmen from winning games

Team is currently 5-2 overall; 2-0 in SPC 1A/2A play

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The CHS Ironmen baseball squad is rolling right along, in spite of the colder weather, and are making their presence known among their opponents, many of whom have been at the receiving end of their bats, gloves, and pitching skills. They currently have a 5-2 overall win/loss stat (MaxPreps Sports); 2-0 in the SPC 1A, and have knocked off a couple of former powerhouse teams, such as Shelby and Lincolnton, although Kings Mountain proved to be a tougher nut to crack last week. Still… the season is young.

On Tuesday, March 14, they traveled to their new SPC 1A/2A opponents, Shelby, and got an 8-6 victory in that away matchup.

Shelby (2A) gave the Ironmen a run for their money, but the CHS crew won it all in the 7th inning as they came from behind a 6-4 deficit going into the seventh and loaded the bases on the Golden Lions. Brayden Reynolds came up to bat and he cleared the bases. End of game. End of story. The winning pitcher was Kanon Willis.

Then, on Wednesday, March 15, they blasted the 2A Lincolnton Wolves 13-0 at the Wolves’ own home field. The winning pitcher in that one was Collin Huss, who received a bit of help from a Tobias Miller home run.

The nest time the Ironmen face the 2A Golden Lions was last week at Fraley Field and they got a 7-2 home field win over the Golden Lions, as starting pitcher Eli Newsome went five and a third innings. Senior Chase Miller came in to relieve Newsome.

Hitters in this one were Collin Robinson (2-3, an

RBI); Kanon Willis (1-3. an RBI); Will Fowler (2-4, an RBI); Will Heavner (2-4, an RBI); and Chase Miller (2-3, an RBI).

In JV news, starting pitcher Aaron Heavner helped his team get a 10-0 win over the JV Golden Lions last week. The win came in five innings of work as young Heavner struck out nine (9) batters, had no walks, and only gave up two hits in his work on the mound.

For the CHS JV’s Talon Dalton, Noah Hollingsworth, Aiden Dills, and Garren Short each had one hi apiece to seal the deal on the JV win in this one.

The Ironmen are away against the Gryphons of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy this week.

(Additional information/ stats by Danny Eaker and Susan L. Powell.)

2023 Ironmen Baseball Schedule

Ironman Landon Hahn fouls a pitch at last week’s home game against the visiting Shelby Golden Lions. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Kanon Willis looks to see what became of the Golden Lions pitch, which wound up securely in the catcher’s mitt…

CHS first baseman Tobias Miller jumps up to get the throw from home in order to get the Golden Lions runner out.

Field.

The pitch is a bit low, but Ironmen catcher Will Fowler has his eye on the ball and it won’t get by him!

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ONE ON ONE CARE. Is hiring for 2nd and 3rd shifts in the residential homes.If interested apply in person at 203 Lee St, Shelby NC.

AUTOMOTIVE SHOP HELP-

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WE NEED TRUCK DRIV-

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PART-TIME YOUTH MIN-

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BUSINESS SERVICES

YEAR LONG LAWN CARE. Grass cutting, Trimming and Blowing. 980-522-3335.

BUSINESS SERVICES

REASONABLE RATES LAWN SERVICE. Mowing, trimming, edging.

AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPING. CALL TODAY AND SCHEDULE A FREE ESTIMATE! GRASS CUTTING, WEED EATING, MULCHING. (704) 466-2333

painting, tile, flooring. 614-4043037.

CUSTOM GARDEN BEDS, CUSTOM DECKS, CUSTOM PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND MORE. Call today for a FREE Consultation, 503-9900826.

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

WILL CLEAN HOUSES AND BUSINESSES. Reasonable rates. Call or text me at 704419-9016 or email me at sgacsa@aol.com

FMB ALL SEASON LAWN SERVICE. Services: mowing, mobile detailing, fleet, cleaning, excavating. Owner Eric (704) 692-7521

D&D LANDSCAPING. We cut yards, Trim bushes, haul off trash ETC. Give us a call. Very reasonably priced! Serving Cherryville, Vale, Lincolnton area 704-530-1237 or 704-9744056. (704) 974-4056 daniel. edens2@gmail.com

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.

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

EB MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & reliable. (704) 300-2332

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

AUCTIONS

PATTERSON SPRINGS

STORAGE AUCTION PUBLIC SALE - 12PM, March 31st, 2023 at Patterson Springs Storage, 1826 Creek Ridge Rd., Shelby, NC. Contents of Units: #71 Byers, #7 Owens, #43 Bridgeman, for Non-Payment of Storage Rent. (704) 473-7358

YARD

SALES

CLEVELAND COUNTY

LAND O’ COTTON. Saturday, Mar 25th, 2023. 10AM - 6PM. INDOOR ARTS & CRAFTS AND YARD SALE. Hosted by Association for the Welfare of Animals. 404 East Marion Street., Shelby, NC 28150

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

ESTATE SALE APRIL 1, 8AM5PM. Nice furniture, ladies jewelry, men’s clothing, nicknacks & more. Rain date: April 8. 538 South Church St., Forest City, NC 28043

ANTIQUES

UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION. Tues.-Sat. 11am-4pm. Farm House Decor,

BROWN

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1999 DODGE 1500. I have ‘99 Dodge pickup, been wrecked, has some good body parts, has good 360 engine. Does not run, Parts only. (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net

&COINS! Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704-6006996 (980) 295-5568

5 SETS SCAFFOLDING

BUCKS and braces. $600 for all. Rockwell table saw planer combination $175. Loveseat and couch, good condition $125. New grey leather recliner $500. 828-286-4426.

ITEMS FOR SALE. Double baby stroller, Bounties, Booster feeding chair, Baby clothes-(all sizes, Boy’s and Girl’s), End tables, Couch table. 828-4478913.

CEMETERY SPACES

$2600.00 for 4 spaces at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Hickory. (704) 772-5096

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

BURGUNDY LEATHER

COUCH, CHAIR, OTTOMAN. Also new seedeater. 704-6926729.

TROY-BILT LAWNMOWER. 21 in. cutting deck, self-propelled mower, very good condition, rarely used. $200. 704-4739321 or 980-220-1236.

4 PIECE COCHRANE DEN FURNITURE. Cochrane den furniture-sofa, chair, oversized chair & ottoman, includes pillows. Very good condition. (828) 429-9172 dtwebb63@gmail.com

PORTABLE PRIDE GO CHAIR $795. A new Go Chair, 22 1/2” wide, turns in 25”, separates into 5 pieces, 36 lbs heaviest. Weight limit 275 lbs. 90 day tech warranty. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

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

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

al, charger, warranty and delivery. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

E-Z GO GOLF CART Runs on gas. Turn signal, lights, horn, fan, radio, new charge. Electric dump bed. New battery. $5,500. 828-248-2184.

WHITE COKE TABLE. Round, fair condition, 2 red metal folding Coke chairs, excellent condition and 2 Coke round pillows. $250 OBO. 704-7694091

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

FARM & GARDEN

WHEAT STRAW FOR SALE. $5.50 a bale. Call 980-2958808

FESCUE HORSE HAY FOR SALE 4X5 Round - $70, Square - $8. 704-692-6325.

GARDEN TILLING SER-

VICES AVAILABLE Tractor with 6’ rototiller. Within 40 miles of Shelby. No job too big or small. (704) 692-4079

DINING ROOM SUITE with 6 chairs, 2 leafs, china cabinet, buffet, 2 upholstered chairs & 1 barstool. All for $400 or OBO. All good condition. Call for details 704-834-9848.

HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855 C65 CHEVROLET DUMP TRUCK. 14’ bed, good tires. No CDL needed. Haul gravel, etc. Work For Yourself. $2,850. Call anytime. 704-718-9651.

DRIVE TITIAN MOBILITY CHAIR $595. Nearly new mobility chair, 18” seat, separated into 4 pieces, heaviest 41 lbs. 250 lb limit, with charger, warranty, delivered. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

OLD GAMBLING MACHINE $125. Would make a good man cave piece. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

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.

TRAILERS, TRAILERS! DUMP TRAILERS, GOOSENECK, DECK OVER, EQUIPMENT, ALL PURPOSE TRAILERS, CAR HAULERS. Cash, Finance, Credit Cards, Rent to Own (No Credit Check) J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 NEW 6X12 TRAILER “RENT TO OWN” No Credit Check! $582 Down-$161 per month. Includes Tax & Title Fee. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South,

BIELEFELDER, LAVENDER OPRINGTON, WHITING CHICKS Bielefelder auto-sexing chicks $10 female, $4 male. Hatching eggs $35 dozen. Lavender Orpington chicks - $6 each, straight run. Hatching eggs $25 dozen. Whiting True Blue chicks- $10 each, straight run. Hatching eggs $35 dozen (828) 8507412 barefoot.n.it.happy@ gmail.com

2020 MASSEY FERGUSON 1526 TRACTOR. 180 hours. Asking $20,000. Text 828-3518174. HONEY BEES FOR SALE. Some of the best bees available. This years swarms, new frames, new wax. $120-$150. Call/text Jackson Corbin, 828980-1823. FOR SALE: 4X5 HAY BALES. Never rained on. $45 to $50. 828-305-2679

BIDEN

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“More resources to reduce violent crime and gun crime; more community intervention programs; more investments in housing, education, and job training,” he said.

Among the projects Biden mentioned from the infrastructure bill were replacement of bridges and water pipes containing lead, plus expanding broadband across the country. The broadband problem was highlighted during the government-mandated COVID restrictions across the nation that closed in-person learning for schools. He announced that all construction materials for the infrastructure bill projects will be required to be made in America, including lumber, glass, drywall, and fiber optic cable.

“Too many people are treated like they were left behind and invisible,” he said. “That’s why we are building an economy where no one is left behind. Jobs are coming back.”

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From Page 3 give consumers the freedom to choose their energy sources, regardless of local government restrictions.

Nine Democrats and all Republicans voted in favor

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FARM & GARDEN

WHEAT STRAW. 2022 wheat straw. Discounts on orders of 100 or more. Delivery available. Located in Vale. (828) 3024951 mthoyle14@gmail.com

Amid historic inflation since he took office during the pandemic, Biden focused his comments on the cooling of prices in recent months, and blamed inflation and supply chain problems on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

“Here at home, gas prices are down $1.50 a gallon since their peak. Food inflation is coming down. Inflation has fallen every month for the last six months while take-home pay has gone up. Additionally, over the last two years, a record 10 million Americans applied to start a new small business,” said Biden.

Consumer prices are up 13.4 percent since Biden took office, and the national debt has ballooned to $31.5 trillion – up from $23.3 trillion in February of 2020. That is $517 billion above what the Congressional Budget Office said it otherwise should be, with the growth largely driven by the post-COVID American Rescue Plan. Inflation costs N.C. families an estimated $7,800 annually.

“The President has dedicated his entire tenure in office thus far to

of H.B. 130. Democrats who voted ‘Yes’ on the bill were Reps. Brockman, D-Mecklenburg; Cunningham, D-Mecklenburg; Gill, D-Wake; John, D-Wake; Majeed, D-Mecklenburg; Pierce, D-Scotland; Price, D-Orange; Willingham, D-Edgecombe; and

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pushing massive spending increases for far-left policies such as $400 billion in welfare for wealthy environmentalists and big corporations, $500 billion slush fund to states and localities packed with waste, more than $330 billion canceling student loans for wealthy borrowers, and $80 billion to double the size of the IRS,” the U.S. House Republican Caucus responded in a Fact Check press release on Tuesday.

There was also no mention of the Chinese spy balloon that was allowed under Biden’s administration to sail across the country last week, over key military installations, before being shot down by an Air Force jet Saturday off the coast of South Carolina. Instead, Biden referred to the relationship with China as a “competition.”

“But make no mistake: as we made clear last week, if China threatens our sovereignty, we will act to protect our country. And we did,” he said. “And let’s be clear: Winning the competition with China should unite all of us. We face serious challenges across the world.”

Wray.

Several Democrats attempted to amend the bill on the floor, but the amendment failed by a vote of 4570, with three Democrats members voting against amendment: Wray, Tricia Cotham, and Carla Cunningham.

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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders delivered the Republican response to Biden’s speech. Sanders called for new ideas and new leadership from younger, liberty-minded Americans.

“I’d be the first to admit President Biden and I do not have a lot in common.

I’m for liberty, and he’s for government control,” said Sanders. “At 40 I’m the youngest governor in the country. At 80 he’s the oldest president in history. I’m the first woman to lead my state, and he’s the first man to surrender his presidency to a woke mob who cannot even tell you what a woman is.”

When Biden mentioned the fentanyl overdose deaths, now the top cause of death among young people, Republicans lawmakers in the chamber shouted a chorus of “border, border.”

“Let’s also come together on immigration, make it a bipartisan issue,” he said. “American border problems will not be solved until Congress acts.

If you don’t pass my comprehensive immigration reform, let’s at least pass a plan to provide the equip-

H.B. 130 states city and county governments would be prohibited from adopting ordinances to restrict “connection, reconnection, modification, or expansion of an energy service based on the type or source of energy” delivered to the consumer.

Gov. Cooper vetoed a

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ment and officers to secure the border.”

Biden also called for a pathway to citizenship for dreamers, people who were brought to the United States illegally as children and remain here as adults. Sen. Juan Ciscoani, R-Arizona, delivered a Spanish rebuttal saying Biden does not seem to understand the problem at the border.

“The American dream feels more unattainable, and sadly President Biden fails to show the leadership and provide any valuable solution,” he said in Spanish.

Rep. Alma Adams, D-12th District, offered support for the president on Twitter.

At times through the speech Republicans objected to his statements, with some booing and shouting “liar,” particularly when he floated the narrative that Republicans were trying to “sunset” Medicare and Social Security. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, was among those caught on camera with a look of bewilderment at Biden’s accusation, and his expression quickly became viral on Twitter.

The vehement objec-

similar bill last year, although it cleared the House by a vote of 78-41 with bipartisan support. Only nine Democrats voted in favor last biennium, while all Republicans supported the bill.

Although most House Democrats opposed H.B. 130, Republicans only

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tion from the chamber seemed to rattle Biden, but on social media, his supporters gave him credit for getting Republicans to “agree” not to end the entitlements, and dug up video of Lee at an event 13 years ago talking about ending entitlements.

“I don’t think it’s the majority of you, OK?” said Biden, “As we all apparently agreed, OK, Medicare and Social Security are off the table,” said Biden. “If anyone tries to take away Medicare, I’ll veto it.”

Response to the speech from North Carolina’s delegation has fallen along party lines, with Republican Sen. Thom Tillis offering a video response.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, seated behind the president, was closely watched for reaction and laughed at some points, including when Biden went off-script and said that the nation needed oil for “at least the next decade, and beyond that.” McCarthy posted on Instagram, “Have you ever had really good seats to a really bad sports event?”

need one Democratic vote to override a Cooper veto. Wray’s sponsorship of the bill opens the door for it to become law this year.

The bill will receive its final vote in the House tomorrow before heading to the Senate.

CLEVELAND COUNTY

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT. In Shelby, NC. 1 to 3 bedrooms renting from $695.00 to $850.00 per month. Call Today 704-554-8861. frontdesk@ kluttspropertymanagement. com

YANMAR YM1900 DIESEL WITH SCRAPEBLADE Small diesel tractor lift and pto work good. (704) 692-3884

FREE AGED HORSE MA-

NURE Aged horse manure. Great for gardens. (828) 4470652

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DYSARTS WOLF KENNEL. Celebrating 50 years of breeding wolf-hybrid puppies. 2 litters available, 20 pups to select from. Puppies available from parents on-site. 75% Wolf, 25% Shepherd. $400 each. www. dysartswolfkennel.com. Facebook at Dysart Wolf & Shepherd Kennel. 828-429-0053, 828-748-9238.

CONTURNIX QUAIL $5 Quail Chicks $3 ea. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Bob Whites $8.00. Hatching Eggs. 704-476-9943 (704) 476-9943 jw28178@ gmail.com

DOG KENNELS 5X10, 10X10, 10X20. Dog Houses, Tops for Kennels. “Delivery & Setup Available” J Johnson Sales 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

FULL-BLOODED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. 9 weeks. No papers. Parents on site. Black&tan & solid black. Ready now. Also 2 black&tan, 14 weeks old. 828-748-9614, 828-460-8187.

FULL BLOODED POMERANIAN PUPPIES. Pomeranian puppies for sale 3 males $1100 each 2 females $1800 each health guarantee vaccines and deworming up to date 10 weeks old. Parti colors. If interested contact me at 803-526-8962 email: lwhitaker68@yahoo.com

AKC STANDARD POODLE PUPS. Dark chocolate, M/F, Serious inquires only. Ready March 23rd. 704-692-1185.

CARS & TRUCKS

C65 CHEVROLET DUMP TRUCK. 14’ Bed, good tires. No CDL needed. Haul gravel etc. WORK FOR YOURSELF. $2850. Call anytime. 704-7189651.

2006 SATURN VUE Single owner since 2007. Regular oil changes, new tires 2021, battery 2022, New wipers, brake pads, alternator and suspension struts. 2019 - 22. Mpg 23 - 29. Great condition. Call 704477-0226 after 2 pm. Asking $3200. (704) 477-0226 peacepots@gmail.com

2009 TOYOTA TACOMA 380,000 miles, $6500.00, All hwy miles, new tires and battery. All maintenance documented. In bed toolbox included. Excellent condition. (704) 634-0553 bkingery@carolina. rr.com

AKC STANDARD POODLE PUPPIES READY. $700

AKC STANDARD POO-

DLE PUPPIES READY TO GO. BLACK AND ONE APRICOT. (704) 689-3213

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CKC TOY POODLES. 2 ckc toy poodles. Red male will weigh

4-5 lbs. Black female will weigh

6-7 lbs. Ready 3/26/23 (704) 426-7920 buttercupcreme@yahoo.com

AKC/CKC REGISTERED

BOXER PUPPIES. Total price

$800. READY TO GO! 1st shots and 2nd deworming. 12wks old.

2/M 4/F Location: Shelby,NC (704) 477-3900

2 MALE TOY POODLES. 1 black, 1 chocolate. CKC registered. $1000 each. (828) 2898844

TOY AND MINI AUSTRALIAN

SHEPHERDS. Male and female, assorted colors, some blue-eyed. Shots, wormed, fully vetted. 828-289-6756.

MILL-SEC K9 OBEDIENCE

TRAINING. Starting at $50 individual or $500 for 12. Rutherford County area. Board and train options available. 828755-7335.

CKC BICHON FRIZE PUPPIES. Two females ($3,000 each). One male ($2,500). Now taking deposits. Ready 3-15-23. Shots, medical exam. Serious inquiries only. 828-748-6563, 9am-7pm, leave message.

CAMPERS

2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO Extended Cab. 92K miles, automatic. $10,500. (704) 9098748

2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Spyder Convertible,

SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659.

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

2&3 BEDROOM TOWN HOMES. Townhomes located in Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments 1526 Eaves Rd., Shelby NC or call for more information 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity. EXCELLENT LOCATIONSHELBY. 1 bedroom apartment with kitchen, dining, living room & bath. Private entrance. Washer/dryer hookups. Second floor. No smoking or pets. Not HAP eligible. Heat & water included in $695 mo. (704) 487-5480

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RIVERFRONT PROPERTY.

Steps to Historic Waterfall & Only 7 Miles to the Blue Ridge Parkway!

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

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

MILL-SEC K9 Rottweiler puppies available. Fully imported international champion lines. ACK registered. $1500. Three year health guarantee. 828755-7335.

tires available. 828-412-2237. FOR RENT

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RUTHERFORD COUNTY 3 BEDROOM HOUSE, FOREST CITY. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, new heat pump, $1200 month plus deposit. (828) 458-7403 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $600 per month. 828-382-0475.

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On March 16, the CHS Lady Ironmen took on the visiting Shelby Golden Lions at home at CHS and won by a score of 13-3. The starting pitcher was Krista Davis, who got the win.

Also helping out their teammates, noted Coach Lance Beam, were hitters Landyn McBride (single, double, one RBI); Davis

McSwain (2 singles, 2 RBI’s); Ava Miller (2 singles, one RBI); and Taylor Digh (2 singles, one RBI).

The CHS ladies are currently 5-1 overall and 2-0

Cherryville Holy Week Services schedule

The Cherryville Ministerial Association will hold Community Holy Week Services at First Presbyterian Church in Cherryville, Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7. Services will be from 12:05 to 12:35 p.m., each day.

You are invited to stay for lunch to be served in the Fellowship Hall following the Worship Service each day. Lunches provided by the following churches: Monday: First United Methodist and Second Baptist; Tuesday: First Presbyterian and Mt. Zion Baptist; Wednesday: St. John’s Lutheran and

Missionary Methodist; Thursday: First Baptist and St. Mark’s Lutheran; and Friday: First Wesleyan and Shady Grove Baptist.

Radio Station WCSL provides a daily broadcast of the services.

Services are streamed on Facebook each day.

An offering is received each day and will be equally divided between the Cherryville Area Ministries (CAM) and the Cherryville Ministerial Association. Offering plates are at each entrance into the Sanctuary.

On Good Friday, April 7, immediately follow-

ing lunch, there will be a Cross Walk, “Following in Christ’s Footsteps.” Please meet in front of the Church at 1:15 p.m. We will follow a route to the City Memorial Cemetery with scheduled stops along the way. If you are unable to walk, feel free to follow in your vehicle. FUMC will provide transportation from the cemetery to return to FPC.

An Easter Sunrise Service will be held Sunday, April 9, at 7 a.m. at the City Memorial Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Vince Hefner will be preaching. In case of rain, the service will be held at the FUMC.

By JIM MILLER Editor

Getting Paid as a Family Caregiver

Dear Savvy Senior, I have been taking care of my elderly father for over a year and it’s taking a toll on my finances because I can only work part-time. Are there any resources you know about that can help family caregivers get paid?

Seeking Support

Dear Seeking, Caring for an elder parent can be challenging in many ways, but it can be especially difficult financially if you have to miss work to provide care. Fortunately, there are a number of government programs and other tips that may be able to help you monetarily while you care for your dad. Here are some options to explore.

Medicaid Assistance

All 50 states and the District of Columbia offer self-directed Medicaid services for long-term care. These programs let states grant waivers that allow income-qualified individuals to manage their own long-term home-care services. In some states, that can include hiring a family member to provide care.

Benefits, coverage, eligibility and rules differ from state to state. Program names

also vary. What’s called “consumer directed care” in one state, may be called “participant-directed services,” “in-home supportive services” or “cash and counseling” in another. Contact your state Medicaid program to ask about its options or to start the sign-up process.

Veterans Benefits

If your dad is a military veteran, there are several different VA programs he may be eligible for that provide financial assistance to family caregivers, including:

• Veteran-Directed Care: Available in most states, this program provides a needsbased monthly budget for long-term care services. (VA.gov/geriatrics/pages/Veteran-Directed_Care.asp)

• Aid & Attendance or Housebound ben-

efits: These programs provide a monthly payment to veterans and survivors who receive a VA pension and who either need assistance with activities of daily living (i.e., bathing, dressing, going to the bathroom), or are housebound. (VA.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound)

• Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers: This provides a monthly stipend to family members who serve as caregivers for veterans who need assistance with daily living activities be-

cause of an injury or illness sustained in the line of duty. (Caregiver.va.gov/support/ support_benefits.asp)

Other Options

If your dad has some savings or other assets, discuss the possibility of him paying you for the care you provide, or talk to your siblings to see if they can chip in.

If they agree, consider drafting a short-written contract that details the terms of your work and payment arrangements, so everyone involved knows what to expect. A contract will also help avoid potential problems should your dad ever need to apply for Medicaid for nursing home care.

Also, check to see if your dad has any long-term care insurance that covers inhome care. If he does, in some cases those benefits may be used to pay you.

Tax Breaks

There are also tax credits and deductions you may be eligible for as your dad’s caregiver that can help.

For example, if your dad lives with you and you’re paying at least half of his living expenses, and his gross income was

less than $4,400 (in 2022) not counting his Social Security, you can claim him as a dependent on your taxes and get a $500 tax credit.

If you can’t claim him as a dependent, you may still be able to get a tax deduction if you’re paying more than half his living expenses including medical and long-term care costs, and they exceed 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income. You can include your own medical expenses in calculating the total. To see which medical expenses you can deduct, see IRS Publication 502 at IRS.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p502.pdf.

Or, if you’re paying for in-home care or adult day care for your dad so you can work, you might qualify for the Dependent Care Tax Credit which can be worth as much as $1,050. To claim this credit, you’ll need to fill out IRS Form 2441 (IRS.gov/ pub/irs-pdf/f2441.pdf) when you file your federal return.

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.

CHS Lady Ironmen are currently 5-1 overall; 2-0 in SPC 1A/2A play

Lady Ironman Krista Davis winds up to deliver a pitch to the plate in last week’s home game against the Lady Golden Lions of Shelby. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Lady Ironman Laila Davis (#2) has her eye on the ball and is well into her swing as it heads her way.

First baseman Riley Bryant gets the throw at first and the tag as the Lady Golden Lions runner tries to get there after her hit.

CHS Lady Ironman Taylor Digh at first, watching to see what her teammate at the plate is going to do… move her around the bases, or strike or foul out.

CHS player Taylor Digh didn’t have long to wait as her teammate did indeed move her around the bases at last week’s home game against the visiting Shelby Lady Golden Lions softball team.