Cherryville Eagle 4-12-23

Ministerial Association pleased with Community Holy Week services turnout

Cherryville’s ministers spoke about the Risen Savior’s work in our lives at beloved services

22nd Annual C.

Grier Beam Truck Museum Antique Car Show

Event is titled, “Remember the Pick-up” and starts Saturday, April 22 at 9 a.m.

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

C. Grier Beam Truck Museum co-directors Stan and Kathy Bumgarner said they are excited and looking forward to once again hosting the Museum’s annual Antique Car Show.

In a recent media release, Mrs. Bumgarner noted, “The 22nd Annual C. Grier Beam Truck Museum Antique Car Show will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.,” with the theme of this year’s show being, “Remember the Pick-up”.

Kathy also noted that all vehicle entries must be 25

years old to enter, adding, “This year, three classes of cars will be judged – Original, Modified and Pick-up truck. Trophies will be awarded to the top three winners of each class.”

She also noted that all three classes will be eligible for a chance at the “Best of Show” award. Additionally, dash plaques and “goody bags” will be given to the first 50 entries.

“The registration fee is $20, in advance, and $25 on the day of the show,” she said. “Car Show registration begins at 8 a.m. Trophies will be presented at 12:45 p.m.”

The Bumgarners are proud to say the C. Grier Beam Truck Museum is “… an ideal host with its own collection of antique trucks and trucking memorabilia,” and “is open to the public with no admission charge.”

See SHOW, Page 4

Retraction/Correction of word usage in April 5, 2023

Cherryville Eagle article

In the Wednesday, April 5 issue of the Eagle, in the front page article about Main Street Re-opening, a typo occurred later in the article, which turned an innocent word into something altogether horrible, a despicable racist epithet from a time, and era in which – sadly – such words saw terrible and constant usage.

As the primary writer and editor of the Eagle and its articles for the past 16 years, and of this very article, this is a terrible mistake on my part and I own it.

I normally proof the pages for any gross errors such as this and they are usually caught. This one got by me; for what reason

I will not attempt to explain, as there really is no explanation for it.

I am ashamed and embarrassed for letting this horrible word even find its way into such an august hometown paper as The Cherryville Eagle, and even more ashamed and embarrassed that it was ascribed as being the words of an amazing hometown hero like Cherryville physician, Dr. Thomas R. White, whom my wife and I consider a friend. Dr. White is an amazing gentleman, community member, and a professional who has always and forever been a friend to this wonderful city and its great people, and to my wife and I. He has not now, nor ever, used words like what I attributed to him by my typo mistake in the article.

To all and every one of See ARTICLE, Page 2

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Six Cherryville ministers spoke at the Monday through Friday, and on Sunday, April 3 – 9 Community Holy Week Services held at Cherryville’s First Presbyterian Church last week, culminating with the Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m., at the City Memorial Cemetery. This year’s theme was “The Prophesy of the Promise.”

The Rev. Dr. Billy Lowe, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Cherryville, said of the turnout this year, “It was good to see people overcoming COVID and coming out for the service.

We (CMA) were totally excited about the turnout.”

Dr. Lowe noted the attendance numbers for each day of Holy Week 2023 were as follows: Monday, April 3 – 93; Tuesday, April 4 – 91; Wednesday, April 5 – 90; Thursday, April 6 – 111; and Friday, April 7 –

115. The Crosswalk portion of Friday’s service had to be cancelled due to heavy rain on that day.

Shady Grove Baptist Church pastor, Rev. Dale Hendricks, welcomed everyone to the services every day at First Presbyterian, and pianist Pete Craft

played the opening prelude Monday through Thursday, with Joe Gainey giving the Organ Prelude at Friday’s service. Song leader was Mrs. Jenna Spiker, of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Special music for all four days was provided by Martel

See HOLY WEEK, Page 6

NC bill would require high school sports teams to be single sex or co-ed

by THERESA OPEKA Carolina Journal

A North Carolina Senate bill was introduced this past Thursday that would prevent biologically female high school athletes from being forced to compete against biological males in sports designated for females. Under the bill, high school transgender athletes would be required to compete on either co-ed teams, or on teams designated for their biological sex. In a press conference Thursday the bill sponsors for S.B. 631, Fairness in Women’s Sports Act were joined by Hall of Fame female coaches to lend their support.

Sen. Joyce Krawiec, R-Forsyth, one of the bill sponsors, said the bill is intended to establish fair standards for women’s sports. “Forcing girls to play against biological males is

denying female athletes’ fair competition and their (men’s) physical advantages that cannot be ignored,” she said. “Title IX was created specifically to provide fairness for women in sports.”

The bill requires that each team is designated by the biological sex of the team participants as either female, women, or girls, male, men, or boys, and coed or mixed. Second, athletic teams or sports designated for women shall not be open to male students. Finally, teams or sports for men would not be open to women unless there is no comparable female team for a particular sport and the sport is not a contact sport.

Krawiec said 70 percent of North Carolinians oppose biological males competing against women.

Sen. Vicki Sawyer, R-Mecklenburg, who grew up playing athletics, said the See BILL, Page 2

NC House passes budget with support for school choice

by DAVID BASS Carolina Journal

School choice would continue its growth trajectory in North Carolina under a budget passed by the House April 6 in a bipartisan vote of 78 to 38.

Nine Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the spending plan for the new biennium, which expands school choice by growing private-school choice programs and charter schools.

The budget makes three changes to the Opportunity Scholarship Program,

a means-tested scholarship designed to allow low- and moderate-income families

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to attend the private school of their choice.

First, it would eliminate the requirement that students in grades third through eighth attend public school for at least a year prior to receiving the scholarship. Under the current structure, the requirement is only waived for students in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade.

Second, beginning withthe 2024-2025 fiscal year, See BUDGET, Page 2

Rev. Dale Hendricks, pastor of Shady Grove Baptist Church of Cherryville, walks among those who came to the Thursday, April 6 Community Holy Week services, welcoming them to the host church, Cherryville’s First Presbyterian Church.

(photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

In this pre-pandemic photo, the Mountain Street entrance to the Museum showcases a couple of vintage Chevrolets: a pickup and a Corvette Sting Ray. (2018 Eagle file photo by Michael E. Powell)

The NC General Assembly. (Source: Carolina Journal)

National School Choice Week pamphlets. photo courtesy of Carolina Journal)

■ OBITUARIES

■ POLICE

ARRESTS

3-31: Tiffany Brooke Bridges, 33, 65 Lenick Dr., Shelby; one count misdemeanor trespass, second degree. $1,000 secured bond.

4-2: Amanda Dawn Osborne, 35, 114 Will Kiser Rd., Crouse; one count each misdemeanor possession of marijuana up to 1/2 ounce and WSOJ. $6,000 secured bond.

Larry Lee Crowder

VALDESE – Larry Lee Crowder, 71, of Valdese, NC, passed away peacefully in his home on April 2, 2023, after a battle with cancer.

Born in Cherryville, NC, on July 13, 1951, he was the son of the late Iva Ruth Crowder and James Furman Crowder, Sr. He was also preceded in death by sister, Janice Crowder Walters.

Larry loved nature, being outdoors, fishing, hiking, and traveling to the National Parks. He also loved music, especially blue grass, and could be found thumping his foot at the Drexel Barbershop quite often.

Larry is survived by his wife, Katherine Pennigar Crowder and daughter, Meaghan Crowder Buchanan; son-in-law, Micol Ryan Buchanan, granddaughter, Eleanor Ruth Buchanan and siblings, James Crowder (and wife, Pam Crowder) and Dennis Crowder (and wife, Pam Crowder) and along with his nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to honor Larry will be held on April 16, 2023 at 3 p.m., at Faith Presbyterian Church in Morganton, NC, with Senior Pastor Mike Thompson officiating. There will be a gathering of friends immediately following the service in the Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Amorem Hospice, 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC, 28690; The Nature Conservancy online at https://preserve.nature. org/donate/today; or Faith Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 605, Morganton, NC, 28680.

Heritage Funeral Service is serving the family of Mr. Crowder.

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my friends in Cherryville who read this great hometown paper… please do not let this one typo cause you to lose faith in the fact that this is YOUR newspaper!

Please don’t lose faith in the fact that CF Media has your best interests at heart and I, as the editor, care deeply about ALL of our Cherryville Eagle readers.

Please KNOW and UNDERSTAND that I would never, EVER, do or say, or write anything intentionally that would besmirch or otherwise harm any member of this fantastic community for any reason whatsoever. There is no excuse for

David Farnsworth

LINCOLNTON – Mr. Sam David Farnsworth, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. David was born on June 13, 1947 in Lincoln County, NC, a son of the late William “Bill” Farnsworth and Louise Abernethy Farnsworth. He was a 1965 graduate of Tryon High School and remained a part of the Tryon community, serving with the Tryon Optimist club as a baseball coach for over 20 years. He was retired as an auto body repairman from Abernathy Chevrolet in Lincolnton. David was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Cherryville.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Barbara Kiser Farnsworth of the home; a daughter, Dawn Whitworth and husband, Doug of Cherryville; a son, Bill Farnsworth and wife, Jennifer of Dallas; two sisters, Kay Henderson and Ellen Howell, both of Kings Mountain; four grandchildren, Emily Parris (Chris), Molly Carpenter (Jonathan), Will Farnsworth and Sydney Farnsworth; two great-grandchildren, Sophia Williams and Oakley Parris.

The family received friends from 2:30 to 3:45P p.m., on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Shady Grove Baptist Church.

A celebration of life service will be held at 4 p.m., on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Shady Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Dale Hendricks officiating.

Burial followed the service in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Shady Grove Baptist Church, Sanctuary Fund, 3240 Tryon Courthouse Rd., Cherryville, NC, 28021, or to Hospice of Lincoln County, 900 Dontia Dr., Lincolnton, NC, 28092.

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

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

the mistake I made, in spite of it being an innocent typo. I love this community and its people and I hope and pray that my faithful readers, whoever and wherever you are, will forgive me and continue to read the Eagle. Please continue to pray for me every day as I endeavor to bring the news to you, the amazing and wonderful citizens of Cherryville, N.C., and remember that I am not perfect.

Finally – Let me say this: it is a distinct honor to serve you; one I take seriously, and one for which I thank you.

Respectfully,

Michael E. Powell Editor The Cherryville Eagle

4-3: Logan Dwayne Burnette, 30, 102 Guffey Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at 2284 Lincolnton Hwy., Cherryville, by GCPD officers for one count each of non-forced entry, residential burglary and larceny/ other.

4-3: Ricky Thomas Black, 32, 238 Tot Dellinger Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at 2525 Court Dr., Gastonia, by Gastonia PD officers on one count of a warrant from another agency.

4-4: Aaron Michael Mayes, 25, Streets of Shelby; felony probation violation out of county (Lincoln Co.), and misdemeanor DV protective order violation. $25,000 secured bond.

4-7: Jeffrey Todd McSwain, 35, 202 Mill Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at

BILL

From Page 1 sports she played are now under attack. But, she said, this bill is not against anybody but is for the health and safety of women, mentioning an incident that occurred at Hiwassee Dam High School, Cherokee County last fall.

A Hiwassee Dam girls’ volleyball player reportedly suffered head and neck injuries from a spike from a 6-foot Highlands transgender athlete.

“She was slammed to the floor when a volleyball hit her neck, and she went to the hospital,” Sawyer said.

“First of all, I support transgender athletes, but to ensure that female athletes have access to fair and safe competition, trans girls and trans women at any age should not be eligible to compete head-tohead against females,” said Sylvia Hatch, head coach of the women’s basketball team at UNC Chapel Hill for over 30 years. She spoke in support of the bill.

Hatch also won an NCC championship in 1994 and was an assistant coach of the USA 1988 women’s basketball team that won an Olympic gold medal. She has been inducted into seven athletic halls of fame, including the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame, and was National Coach of the Year for several years. She said separate sports categories facilitate inclusion.

“Competitive sport is one of the few places in our society where sex differences matter,” she said. “Those differences mean greater strength, size, speed, and muscle mass. Men’s larger hearts, lungs, hands, feet, and skulls, women’s greater body fat, and men’s difference in the distribution of their body fat and lean muscle mass results in performance advantages for men in almost every sport.”

Hatch said without the two sex categories, the world would have never known about or celebrated the greatest female athletes of all time, including Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova, Mary Lou Retton, or Peggy Fleming.

2330 Cherryville Rd., Cherryville, by GCPD officers on two (2) counts of an “all other” incident.

INCIDENTS

3-28: A Cherryville grocery store reports counterfeiting/forgery by unknown subject who passed counterfeit bills ($800). Case is active and under further investigation.

3-31: Cherryville man and a woman report trespass/ second degree by listed suspect who trespassed on their property. Closed/cleared by arrest.

4-1: CPD officer and Cherryville woman report possession of marijuana up to 1/2 ounce and WSOJ/larceny by listed suspect who possessed narcotics. Closed/ cleared by arrest.

4-3: GCPD officers report closing/clearing by arrest a larceny-other incident and a misdemeanor drug/narcotic violation at 2284 Lincolnton Hwy., Cherryville.

4-3: GCPD officers report further investigation into an “all other” incident at 1284 Shelby Hwy., Cherryville.

4-3: Cherryville man reports ID theft by unknown person(s) who opened an

“All would have been defeated and overshadowed by countless male players and lost in history,” she said. “Just recently in 2022, the World Aquatics which is the governing body for swimming and diving and other water sports acknowledged the differences between women and men with a rule change that excludes people who have experienced male puberty from women’s events in 2023. Just a few weeks ago, World Athletics, the governing body for track and field and all running events followed suit, and this is on the Olympic level.”

Hatch said the purpose of Title IX, which was created in 1972, was to make sports fair and equal, and having females compete against transgender females is “not fair and equal.” She also pointed out that a transgender female could also take away a scholarship from a biological female due to their biological strength.

Sherry Norris, who coached basketball, volleyball, and softball at Chapel Hill High School and was inducted into several halls of fame and recognized as an Associated Press Coach of the Year, who also spoke in favor of the bill, said she dedicated her entire career promoting sports for girls

BUDGET

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the budget allocates an additional $392 million to the program’s reserve fund over a seven year period. Third, the budget removes a requirement that private schools participating in Opportunity Scholarships submit student test data to the state government each year.

“We applaud leadership in the North Carolina House of Representatives for passing a budget that seeks to expand parental school choice,” said Mike Long, president of Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina. “While we believe more can be done to fund students over systems, we are hopeful that through the budget process, we will see a state budget that expands access to educational

unauthorized account using his information. Case is active and under further investigation.

4-4: GCPD officers report closing/clearing an “all other” incident at 103 S Chavis Dr., Cherryville.

4-4: Elderly Cherryville woman reports DV-protective order violation and WSOJ (felony out-of-county probation violation) by listed suspect who violated protection order. Closed/cleared by arrest.

4-5: GCPD officers report closing/clearing by arrest an incident at 103 Allen Ln., Cherryville.

4-6: GCPD officers report a new investigation into an aggravated assault at 209 St. Mark’s Church Rd., Cherryville.

WRECKS

4-2: A vehicle driven by Jimmy Lonzo Hannon, 67, 606 N. Dr., Cherryville, and a vehicle driven by Jason Randolph Byrnes, 43, 210 N. Hoyle St., Cherryville, collided when the Hannon vehicle was backing up in the parking lot at N. Cherry St., and E. Church St, Cherryville. No injuries reported. The Hannon vehicle left the scene of the accident. Minor

and while she believes that people have the right to make their own choices about their bodies when it starts to impact others, a line needs to be drawn.

“Transgender participation in middle school and high school sports should be denied,” she said. “It is not an equal playing field. The difference in strength and the size of males when compared to females creates a lot of advantages, and it is a safety issue that needs to be addressed.”

Norris taught elementary physical education for 37 years, and President’s Council Fitness tests were administered. The tests showed a higher strength difference for boys versus girls, again bringing up the example of what happened in Cherokee County.

She said the biological female suffered a concussion and is still suffering the long-term effects of that concussion with different symptoms and has neurological damage. After the injury, the school board 5 to 1 that in the future when Hiwassee was to play Highlands high school, they would forfeit games for the safety of the athletes.

“My problem with that is, yes, we should be concerned about their safety, but let’s think about the im-

options like North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program and funding equity for our state’s public charter schools.”

Gov. Roy Cooper had proposed a budget that would eventually phase out Opportunity Scholarships.

On April 5, Rep. Lindsey Prather, D-Buncombe, offered an amendment to the budget on the House floor that would have halted increases in funding for the program and restored the reporting requirement for test data.

“The state has a constitutional obligation to ensure every student has access to a sound basic education. Unfortunately, the Opportunity Scholarship Program provides public funding to unaccountable non-public institutions for the education of our students,” said Prather.

The amendment failed 69-44, with two Democrats

damages reported.

4-2: A vehicle driven by Christina Lynn Vandiver, 44, 7340 Hallman Mill Rd., Vale, and a vehicle driven by Genaro William Centeno, 59, 2115 St. Mark’s Church Rd., Crouse, collided in the Walmart parking lot. No injuries reported. Ms. Vandiver told the responding office she backed into the travel lane of the parking lot from a parked position, striking the Centeno vehicle. Est. damages to the Vandiver vehicle: $300; to the Centeno vehicle: $500.

4-4: A vehicle driven by Megan Paciocco Huffstetler, 32, 619 Tot Dellinger Rd., Cherryville, exited the parking lot of Local Market at 911 E. Church St., and collided with a vehicle driven by Malcolm Christopher Wallace, 66, 522 Roy Eaker Rd., Cherryville. The Wallace vehicle was stationary on Cherry Street due to traffic. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Huffstetler vehicle: $2,000; to the Wallace vehicle: $2,500.

plications,” she said, “What does that mean for other girls on the team and the other players? They took a stand, and it was the correct stand to protect them, but at the same time, it eliminates them from being able to possibly be conference champions to play in a state playoff all because they are allowing a male to play on a girls’ team, and it should not happen.”

Norris said they need to stay true to the Title IX legislation and not set female athletics back 50 years.

The House also sponsored similar legislation with H.B. 574.

Sawyer said they just want to make sure that something like Cherokee County doesn’t happen again in the future.

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to intervene in a case challenging West Virginia’s law banning transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports teams at school. An earlier decision from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals prevents the state’s ban from being enforced while a lower court considers the case.

“Nothing about today’s procedural ruling will deter our efforts to protect girls and young women,” Sawyer said in a statement to Carolina Journal

– Reps. Cecil Brockman, D-Guilford, and Garland Pierce, D-Scotland – joining Republicans in voting it down.

The budget also removes the State Board of Education’s oversight to authorize or shutter charter schools, shifting this responsibility to the Charter Schools Advisory Board.

Republican lawmakers have proposed two measures – House Bill 406 and House Bill 420 – that would expand school choice to an even greater degree. H.B. 406 would grow eligibility for Opportunity Scholarships to even higher earning households, while H.B. 420 would phase out Opportunity Scholarships and ultimately replace them with Education Savings Accounts, available to parents regardless of income level.

The Senate is likely to releases its budget in May.

Carolina Thread Trail awards $755,500 for trail projects to seven partners

LINCOLNTON – Lincoln County Sheriff’s Detective J. Woodard is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Denver, NC, woman.

On March 20, 2023 Laura Redden, 20, of Denver, NC, was reported missing from her residence. Parents say they have not made contact with her for more than a week. She drives a 2019 blue/gray Mitsubishi Mirage. The North Carolina license plate on the vehicle is REA-7336. She may be in the company of an individual known as Matthew Starnes.

Laura is described as a white female, five feet-two inches tall, and weighing 110 pounds. She has blond hair and blue eyes. She may possibly be in the Charlotte area. Anyone with information of Ms. Redden’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at (704) 732-9050, the Lincoln County Communications Center at (704) 735-8202, or Lincolnton/Lincoln County Crime Stoppers at (704) 736-8909.

GASTONIA, N.C. – Gaston County leaders are mourning the loss of former Dallas mayor and longtime State Senator David Hoyle, who died recently at the age of 84.

Hoyle was a native of Gaston County, and served for two terms as mayor of Dallas, for 18 years as a state senator representing Gaston County, and as state revenue secretary in Gov.

Beverly Perdue’s administration.

“Our heartfelt prayers are with David’s family and his loved ones,” Board of Commissioners Chairman Chad Brown said. “He was a man who cared deeply about this community, and his many years of service at a critical time in our history helped make Gaston County the top-tier county that it is today.”

Hoyle was credited as being the driving force in widening U.S. 321 into a multi-lane divided highway between Gastonia and Hickory. The road is now named in his honor. Hoyle is survived by his wife, Linda; his daughter, Lonnia Beam; his son, David, Jr.; plus three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

The Carolina Thread Trail has just announced new grant awards to seven partners advancing public trails across the Greater Charlotte region, totaling more than $634,000. Over the past 11 years, the Thread Trail has awarded over $8 million in catalytic grants to communities throughout the 15-county region in North and South Carolina.

Access to nature and the outdoors plays an important role in quality of life and economic development in the Carolinas. The outdoor recreation industry contributes over $10 billion annually to the North Carolina economy, and a recent study by North Carolina State University’s Institute of Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) on six trails within the Thread Trail network showed notable benefits to the economy, health and the environment. These recent grant awards will help catalyze new trails across the region, bringing benefits like these to local communities.

“We are excited to support our partners in creating trail networks to enhance their communities and connect lives to nature,” said Jane Love, Community Coordinator with the Carolina Thread Trail. “All of the grant recipients from this round are taking critical steps towards expanding trails and providing more access for people to enjoy the outdoors.”

The Carolina Thread Trail’s Implementation Grant Program provides funding to communities and nonprofit organizations to support projects in trail construction, design, land acquisition and corridor planning. Currently over 370 miles of greenways and trails, as well as 170 miles of blueways, are open to the public within the Thread Trail system.

The grant award amount, community information and the use of the grants follow:

CITY OF CONCORD - $70,000 Trail Construction. To support upgrades to and extension of the Caldwell Park section of Irish Buffalo Creek Greenway CITY OF CONOVER - $40,000 Trail Corridor Study. To evaluate options for a greenway connection from Gateway Park Greenway in Conover to downtown Hickory CLEVELAND COUNTY WATER COMMISSION - $125,000 Trail Construction. To support construction of a segment of the Stagecoach Greenway along the First Broad River in Lawndale

CITY OF SHELBY - $30,000 Trail Corridor Study. To create a detailed plan for a 4.7-mile trail within Shelby, from Grover Street to the Cleveland County Community College campus.

GASTON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION - $92,375 Trail Construction. To support construction of three sections of trail totaling 1.3 miles through George Poston Park, from the South Fork River to the base of Spencer Mountain.

CITY OF LOWELL - $127,080 Trail

Construction. To construct a trail from George Poston Park south through the future Lowell River Park, and the River Heights neighborhood to connect with sidewalks on North Main Street.

TOWN OF MCADENVILLE –$150,000 Trail Construction. To construct a segment of River Link Trail southward to meet the Town of Cramerton’s trail project, eventually connecting the two towns.

For more information about the Thread Trail’s implementation grant program, visit www.carolinathreadtrail.org or contact Carolina Thread Community Coordinator, Jane Love at 704-3420-3330 ext. 2224 or jane@carolinathreadtrail.org.

About The Carolina Thread Trail

The Carolina Thread Trail is a 15-county, two-state initiative designed to create a regional network of trails, blueways and conservation corridors that will link more than 2.9 million people. With technical resources and catalytic funding from the Thread Trail, local communities plan and implement their portions of this greenway system.

The Carolina Thread Trail region includes Anson, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly and Union counties within North Carolina and Cherokee, Chester, Lancaster and York counties in South Carolina. Catawba Lands Conservancy is the lead agency for the Thread Trail, which is working in partnership with Foundation for the Carolinas and many local partners. Currently, more than 370 miles of Thread Trail are open to the public. For more information, visit www.carolinathreadtrail.org.

Spirit of North Carolina Award presented to Gaston Co. Schools

by TODD HAGANS Chief Communications Officer Gaston County Schools

Gaston County Schools is the recipient of the Spirit of North Carolina Award, which is presented by the United Way of North Carolina. The recognition honors businesses, organizations, and individuals that “exemplify the spirit of their community.”

The Spirit of North Carolina Award was presented to Gaston County Schools during a ceremony on Wednesday, March 1, at the Charles Mack Citizen Center in Mooresville. The United Way of Gaston County nominated Gaston County Schools for the statewide recognition. Given in the “Building Momentum and Sustainability Through Engaged Leadership or Employees” category, the award recognizes Gaston County Schools for its on-going support of the United Way of Gaston County’s annual fundraising campaign. Over the past three years alone, Gaston County Schools has contributed more than $287,000 to the United Way in Gaston County to support programs in three

areas: education, health, and financial stability.

“We are very pleased to nominate Gaston County Schools for the Spirit of North Carolina Award as a way to express our sincere appreciation to the employees, students, and parents, who make it a priority to support the annual fundraising campaign,” said Andrea Stephens, president and executive director of the United Way of Gaston County. “We are grateful for every individual, organization, and business that chooses to contribute to the United Way. Every dollar adds up, which makes it possible for us to help people in our community.”

Gaston County Schools conducts its fundraising campaign for the United Way over a two-week span in November. In addition to

receiving contributions from employees, schools sponsor various activities to get students and parents involved.

For example, at Grier Middle School, students who gave $5 were able to attend a “Sneaker Ball” dance with a DJ, and at Springfield Elementary, the school held a “Feed the Pig” event with students decorating milk jugs like piggy banks and “feeding” change into jugs. At Cramerton Middle, the school sponsored hat day, penny war, and thankful gram activities as well as a student-staff volleyball game, and H.H. Beam Elementary coordinated a “Paws R Us” fundraiser with students buying paper pawprints and decorating the hallways with them.

Central-level departments get in on the fundraising fun, too. Departments often offer incentives and prize give-aways as a way to encourage employees to contribute.

Superintendent of Schools

Dr. W. Jeffrey Booker stated, “We are honored to be chosen for the Spirit of North Carolina Award – it is a special recognition that says ‘thank you’ to our employees, students, See SCHOOLS, Page 9

LCSO detectives asking for public’s help in locating missing woman

Gaston Co. mourns loss of State Senator, civic leader David Hoyle

SHOW

From Page 1 Kathy noted also that Mountain Street will be closed to traffic so viewers can browse the vintage car display, tour the Truck Museum and enjoy the Cherry Blossom Festival, sponsored by the Cherryville Chamber

of Commerce. “There is something for everyone, including food vendors, live music, crafts and great classic cars and trucks,” she said. Anyone interested in participating in this event may call the Museum at (704) 435-3072 for further details. A registration form is also available at www.

beamtruckmuseum.com.

The museum is located at 111 N. Mountain St., Cherryville, NC. Operating hours are Thursday through

that lined the paved alleyway across from the C. Grier Beam Truck Museum (2018 Eagle file photos by Michael E. Powell)

stunning brilliant blue 1948 Packard that has the hood lifted so folks could

This beautiful wine-red Henry J graced the lot across from the C. Grier Beam Truck Museum.

We are Easter People; we live in the promise of eternal life!

We are Easter People; faithful followers of Jesus Christ, Who arose from the dead on that first day of the week, a couple of thousand years ago, taking victory over the one thing that frightens us the most –death. We celebrate Easter today as if it was the first Easter. Just a couple of days ago and this wonderful celebration continues. In Luke’s recollection of the Easter story, we find the

women going to the tomb that first day of the week.

“But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them ‘Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.

Strength In Weakness

Part of “Easter” Series)

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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the burden of your circumstance or challenge of your weaknesses? Maybe you have been deeply sorrowful or grieved about a problem or a person. No matter what it is, God cares about what you are going through. According to Hebrews 4:15 “we have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin”. I love this scripture passage because it shows us that Jesus can relate to you and me.

In fact, Jesus showed us ways of how to triumph over our inner struggles. The first step in victory is to yield your heart, decisions, and life to the perfect will of God - even when it is difficult. Jesus could have decided that the price for our salvation was too much. He knew exactly what he had to endure, yet he chose to obediently surrender. Even before his death on the cross, he died to any emotions, thoughts, or desires that didn’t align to the Father’s will. In the Garden of Gethsemane, he declared, “Not my will, but yours be done.” (See Luke 22:42)

In addition, Jesus prayed fervently and several times. He showed us how to press in with prayer. Many like to pray for a few minutes, but there are seasons when we need to linger in God’s presence, persevere in prayer, and receive from God’s presence. During prayer Jesus received supernatural strength. Luke 22:43 states, “And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.”

Furthermore, Jesus had an eternal outlook and goal. Having a laser beam focus kept him moving forward despite the extreme hardships he faced. Jesus doesn’t want us to get weary, give up, and throw in the towel when we are in a personal battle. We should always be fixing our eyes on Jesus. In Hebrews 12:2-3, Apostle Paul states, “looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.”

PRAY THIS PRAYER:

“Father God, I magnify your holy name. You know all about me Lord - including my weaknesses and inner struggles. Yet, you love me and have given me a purpose. Help me to follow your example of complete surrender to the Father’s will. Teach me to pray earnestly. Remind me to be eternity minded. Lord, I ask you to immerse me in your Holy Spirit so I am empowered to live for you. 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.

Remember how He told you, while He was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.’ Then they remembered His words, and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest.

“‘Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary, the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had

happened.’”

It was a job that no one really would want to do, it was an act of love to go to the grave and prepare the body of Jesus. I can just imagine the trip as they were walking, probably silent each of them thinking how this can be. But the scene was different on arrival, the stone was removed. There were two men in dazzling clothes (reminiscent of the transfiguration), there and their question is one of my favorite verses. “Why do you look for the living among the dead”. My dad loved to roam around cemeteries. We would ride around the countryside and if there was a church cemetery

on our ride he would pull in and his famous phrase was, “Old so and so is buried in here. Let’s see if we can find them.” As a kid it would creep me out but the joy was the time I spent with my dad. Today, if I end up near a cemetery, you will find me roaming around looking for “old so and so.”

As faithful followers of Jesus Christ, we know that a cemetery is not the end of the story, but the beginning of a glorious story. We are Easter people. We don’t look for the dead among the living because we know that, as Easter people, we live in the promise of eternal life.

CHS Class of 1968 55th reunion 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) 435-5278, or Mrs. Libby Brackett at (704) 435-3368.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Washington Missionary Baptist

REV. G. SCOTT HOMESLEY Pastor – St. John’s Lutheran Church, Cherryville

DANYALE PATTERSON

BBB Scam Alert: Scammers may be targeting your smart TV

Scammers can target victims through any device connected to the internet, and your TV is no exception. BBB Scam Tracker has seen an influx of reports about scammers catching people off guard with pop-ups on their smart TVs. Their objective is to steal your personal information and money.

How the scam works

You open a familiar streaming service on your smart TV. However, you can’t log in. Instead, a pop-up appears, telling you there is a problem with your device or your streaming subscription.

You need to call a phone number or visit a website to fix it.

HOLY WEEK

From Page 1

Sigmon (Monday); the ministers (Tuesday); Philip Kern (Wednesday); John Chavis Middle School Choir (Thursday); and First Presbyterian Church Choir (Friday).

Monday’s sermon (“The Promise of the Redeemer”) was given by Rev. Keith Huss, of Mt. Zion Baptist Church; Tuesday’s sermon was “The Promise of the Lamb”, given by Rev. Bob Holtsclaw, of Missionary Methodist Church of Cherryville; Wednesday’s sermon (“The Promise of the Messiah”) was given by Rev. Zack Christy of First United Methodist Church of Cherryville; Thursday’s sermon (“The Promise of the Shepherd”) was given by the Rev. Dr. Matt Thomas of Second

Baptist Church of Cherryville; and Friday’s sermon (“The Promise of the Savior”) was given by the Rev. Dr. Bill Lowe, of First Presbyterian Church of Cherryville.

Each service lasted roughly 30 minutes with lunch served at the church’s fellowship hall afterwards. Each day’s lunches were provided by 10 different Cherryville churches.

Each day’s sermon given by them led up to Sunday’s 7 a.m., Easter Sunrise Service at the City Memorial Cemetery, preached by the Rev. Dr. Vince Hefner, of Cherryville’s First Baptist Church.

Radio Station WCSL provided the daily broadcasts of each service, it was noted in the service’s bulletin, which also noted they were livestreamed on Facebook each day as well.

Dr. Lowe noted that an offering was received each day and was equally divided

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF CAROLYN MARGARET DELLINGER

Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Carolyn Margaret Dellinger, 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 29th 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 29th day of March, 2023.

Lisa Kay Dellinger Bame

Executrix

Counsel for the Estate:

PALMER E. HUFFSTETLER, JR.

ATTORNEY AT LAW

106 North Cherry Street Cherryville, NC 28021

Telephone: 704-435-4907

CE (3/29, 4/05, 12 &19/2023)

between the Cherryville Area Ministries (CAM) and the Cherryville Ministerial Association.

Don’t fall for it! If you call the number, scammers pretend to be customer service representatives. They will insist you pay an activation fee or allow them remote access to your smart TV. These con artists will get your credit or debit card number if you pay the fee. If you give them ac-

cess to your device or click on a link they provide, the scammers may install malware on your TV and use it to gain access to sensitive personal information.

Sometimes scammers ask you to “fix” the issue by paying them in gift cards. One consumer reported that after calling a number that appeared in a pop-up on their smart TV, a scammer instructed them to purchase three $100 Xbox gift cards to add “anti-hacking protection” to their account. After buying the gift cards and contacting the number again, it became clear they were dealing with scammers.

How to avoid smart TV scams

● Double-check any fees you have to pay. If scammers ask you to pay an activation fee, antivirus protection fee, or any other kind of fee, do some research beforehand. For example, scammers claim you need to pay an activation fee to start using your

Roku. However, a quick online search reveals that Roku never charges activation or registration fees.

● Don’t fall for fake websites. Scammers love to create imitation websites using URLs that are just a letter or two off. Fake websites are a threat, even on smart TVs, so double-check the URL. Another way to protect yourself is to avoid clicking on links in pop-ups and, instead, type web URLs directly into your browser.

● Check before you call. If a “customer service” phone number appears in a pop-up, double-check it before you call. Contact a streaming service or TV manufacturer’s website to find their customer support number.

● Never let anyone control your device remotely. Scammers usually ask for remote computer access, but they could also ask for access to your smart TV. Don’t ever give control of your device to a stranger.

Community Holy Week service. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

The Rev. Dr. Matt Thomas, the new pastor of Second Baptist Church of Cherryville, speaks at Thursday, April 6, Community Holy Week Service at First Presbyterian Church of Cherryville.

Heading into Spring Break, baseball Ironmen are 11-3 overall; 7-1 SPC play

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

As the CHS Ironmen baseball team head to Spring Break play, the team is currently 11-3 overall; 7-1 SPC play, after a couple of wins over conference rivals the East Gaston Warriors.

The Ironmen took on the Warriors of East Gaston on Tuesday night, April 4, at Fraley Field, handing the team an 11-1 drubbing at the hands of the Ironmen, who clearly came to play some baseball.

The game lasted six innings and young right-hander Brayden Reynolds got the pitching win, upping his tally to 3 wins to one loss on the year. The game saw three triples hit that night as batters Landon Hahn, Collin Robinson, and Will Heavner all

that night. Reynolds struck out five batters, and walked three.

Hitters for the CHS men were: Hahn (2-4), Robinson (2-4, an RBI), Will Fowler (3-4, 3 RBIs), Will Heavner (1-4, an RBI), and Tobias Miller (1-3, an RBI). Reynolds and Chase Miller got an RBI apiece.

On Thursday night, April 6, the CHS Ironmen diamond kings visited (and beat) SPC 1A/2A conference rivals the East Gaston Warriors in Mt. Holly and beat them again by a score of 6-0.

The game had to be moved to Cherryville due to lightning and bad weather and soggy field conditions, due to a massive downpour, so the hapless Warriors were back again to the place of their previous demise – Fraley Field, which was in better condition.

who picked up his fourth win on the season. He is now 4-1.

This game also went six innings and right-hander Kanon Willis came in at the final inning and ended things for the Ironmen. Newsome struck out seven Warriors batters and walked only two. He allowed no runs.

Hitters and scorers for the CHS men were Landon Hahn (2-4, an RBI), Collin Robinson (2-4), Willis (1-4), Will Heavner (1-4, an RBI), Tobias Miller (1-4), and Chase Miller (1-3). Newsome, who was 0-1, was credited with an RBI.

The CHS Ironmen headed into their Beach Diamond Classic this week.

(Stats and additional in-

West-Midwest 1A All-Star basketball games wrap at BCHS

by MIKE POWELL Guest Sports

Writer

Special to the Eagle

Keyshawn Woods of Bessemer City scored 25 points to earn MVP honors and lead the Midwest team to a 110-73 win over the West in the West-Midwest

1A All-Star Basketball Games March 18 at Bessemer City High.

Nazari Smarr and Randall Pettus, teammates of Woods at Bessemer City, had 18 and 16 respectively for the West, which featured players from two other Southern Piedmont

1A/2A Conference teams – Cherryville (Numerius

Good and Carson Kelly) and Highland Tech (Gavin Blackwood and Dante Hairston).

In the girls all-star game, Mahalah Stewart of Blue Ridge Early College High School captured MVP honors in sparking the West to a 93-76 victory.

Other players named as outstanding all-stars in the girls division were: Janiya Adams (Bessemer City), Kilee Morrow (Mountain Heritage), A.J. Hill (Cherokee), Kensley Phillips (Robbinsville) and Kiara Taylor (Hiwassee Dam).

Boys most outstanding all-stars were: Dillian Brown (Murphy), Preston

Hyde (Hiwassee Dam), Randall Pettus (Bessemer City), Max Smoker (Mountain Heritage) and Kris Littlejohn (Polk County).

Dr. Bud Black of Cherryville, the tournament’s organizer, called the ninth all-star games and banquet “probably the best we have had over the years. There was an overflow banquet hall with at least 250 people attending, and the Ace Parker Gynasium was full.”

Nine scholarships were awarded to players from the combined rosters, Black said.

The coaching staff for the boys Midwest team consisted of Danny Mc-

Dowell of Bessemer City, Barry Johnson of Mountain Heritage and Chad Dellinger Mitchell. West all-star boys coaches were Mark Raper of Hiwassee Dam and Brett Lamb of Highlands.

In the girls ranks, Anny Garner of Cherokee, Josh Griffith of Swain and Brett Lamb of Highlands made up the West coaching staff. Midwest coaches were Billy James of Bessemer City, Allison Phillips of Avery and Liz Taylor of Draughn.

Forner N.C. State star Rodney Monroe was the guest speaker at the banquet.

CHS baseball player Willie Heavner slides into third base in the game against the East Gaston Warriors last week at Fraley Field.

Well… it’s official! Tobias Miler and Will Heavner know how to get a little dirt on their uniforms! The two walked back to the Ironmen dugout at last week’s home game against the visiting East Gaston Warriors.

CHS senior baseball player Landon Hahn relaxing before it is his time up to bat at the East Gaston/CHS game at Fraley Field last week.

Shelby, NC 28152. (704) 472-4666

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MARK’S LAWN SERVICE. Reasonable Rates. We go the extra mile for our customers. Call 704-884-1605 or 601-2126941. REASONABLE RATES LAWN SERVICE. Mowing, trimming, edging. (704) 472-4737

WILL CLEAN HOUSES AND BUSINESSES. Reasonable rates. Call or text me at 704419-9016 or email me at sgacsa@aol.com 0 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. SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 TIM’S HOME REPAIR. Over 30 years remodeling. Commercial/ Residential, Interior/Exterior, Baths/Kitchens; gut to finish. Also general carpentry, drywall, painting, tile, flooring. 614-4043037.

JAMES BALLARD PAINTING SERVICE. Paint Kitchen Cabinets, Stain Decks, Outside Painting. Pre-estimated price. References available. 828-4297511, 828-429-3743. Ask for James.

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

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

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.

YARD SALES

CLEVELAND COUNTY

3 FAMILY YARD SALE. Fri., April 28th and Sat., April 29th, 7:00AM-4:00PM. Lawnmower trailer, Generator, Depression Glass, Clothes and etc. Too much to list. 1307 Metcalf Rd, Shelby, NC 28150

ANTIQUES

ANTIQUES AND MORE N Beans Mill, Store Wide Sale, 20% Off. Thurs, Fri, Sat. 10 am - 5 pm. 4135 Fallston Rd, Hwy 18N, Shelby, NC 28150. FOR SALE

TRUMP 2024 GEAR. VISIT WWW.TRUMPSHOPS.COM

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TZORA LIGHT MOBILITY

SCOOTER Key Features:

With no connectors or latches to open or close. The Lexis Light can be easily placed in the back of a car, on a bus, or checked into a plane. The Lexis Classic travels anywhere. Heaviest piece is 29 pounds and a 250 weight capacity. Used only 1 day. Can be folded or taken apart. Retails for $2298.00 on sale for $1699.00. My price $1500.00. (704) 473-4467 jcooke003@ carolina.rr.com

GE PROFILE DOUBLE OVEN. Convection and standard oven, 30’’ wide by 50 1/2’’ tall. $1500., used. 828-429-1814. JAZZY

FOR SALE

CEMETERY LOT FOR SALE.

Cemetery Lot 639 at Rose Hill in Fallston. Convenient to sidewalk and road. Call 704-4725682, 4:00pm-8:00pm.

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2000 DODGE EXT CAB TRUCK $3500. Plus 4x4 a little rough but good old farm truck. (704) 300-1818

TROY-BILT LAWNMOWER. 21 in. cutting deck, self-propelled mower, very good condition, rarely used. $170 or OBO. 704473-9321 or 980-220-1236.

TROY-BILT TILLER. With attachments. (704) 538-7819

COW MANURE COMPOST. Dump truck load, delivery $150. (980) 241-9010

FOR SALE

HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855

HAIER AIR CONDITIONER. 20 AMP 240 Volts. Very good condition. Call Linda. (704) 860-4247

ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies. Best Offer! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

ROCK,

with dump. Can be used forward or reverse. Like new. $300.00 OBO (704) 718-9122

BOATS

REPOS “BUY, SELL, TRADE!” J Johnson Sales, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

TRAILER-BUY-SELL-TRADE! “Must Have Title” J Johnson Sales (828) 245-5895

SHIPPING CRATE $35.00. I have wood shipping crates for sale with lids. I can send pictures of them. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

WINSTON CIGARETTES ELECTRIC CLOCK $500. Call or text : (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net

12’ ALUMACRAFT FLAT BOTTOM JON BOAT. Load Rite trailer. New, never been in water. Both 2019. Call for appointment to see. (704) 865-4281

PETS & LIVESTOCK

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. Australian Shepherd Puppies. Red-Tri and Black-Tri. Males and Female. (828) 3083710

JOHN DEERE Z520A ESTATE SERIES Zero Turn mower. 60” deck. 25HP engine.977 hours. Electric deck lift. Headlight kit (mow at night!) Lug style tires so you can mow on hills and slopes. Engine resealed in 2020 at cost of $1200. 171 hours on resealed engine. One owner / always garage kept. Call or text 704-692-8139 (8am-8pm please. $2900. (704) 692-8139

DISCOUNT APPLIANCES Refrigerators, washers, dyers and stoves. 704-477-4766. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 477-4766

WHITE COKE TABLE. Round, fair condition, 2 red metal folding Coke chairs, excellent condition and 2 Coke round pillows. $200 OBO. 704-769-4091

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

USED GOLF CARTS FOR SALE and chargers. $2,000 to $3,500. Call for more details. 704-301-7872. CEMETERY SPACES. $2600.00 FOR 4 SPACES at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Hickory. (704) 772-5096

WANT TO BUY

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

CASH FOR YOUR CAR.

Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-6926767, (704) 487-0228

CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. I have two beautiful female Chihuahua puppies for sale. 8 wks old Dewormed but no shots. $400 each (704) 860-2647

AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. UTD Shots, full registration. 10 weeks old. $700. (839) 400-1723

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

NEW CAR SHED FOR THE NEW YEAR! Single Car $288 Down from $89 month. Double $395 Down from $123.45 month. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

STEEL BUILDINGS (OPEN OR FULLY ENCLOSED) 14 on Display. 12’ Wide to 40 EVEN 60 Clear Span. “We do Grading, Gravel, Concrete” TURN KEY! J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828)

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

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. SOFA & LOVE SEAT. Each have 2 incliners built-in. Good condition. $285 (704) 538-3285

WATER TOTES $75 Burning barrels $15. Solid top plastic or metal barrels $12. Feed Barrels (Plastic with Lids & Rings) $20. Toro Riding Mower & John Deere $700 each. Call Jeff, Hickory, NC (828) 327-4782

ITEMS FOR SALE. 2-3 point hitch for layoff plows, All steel trailor-52 x 12, CattleGate-9ft. Call 704-476-9273 for more info. USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-980-0788 or 828-286-8674.

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

WANT TO BUY PONTOON BOAT 24 ft. to 30 ft., prefer to buy without motor or trailer. 704-300-8201.

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

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

FARM & GARDEN

ZERO TURN COUNTRY CLIPPER. 48” mower. Low hours, commercial duty, joy stick control. Asking $2300. Consider partial trade of tractor. cell 404477-4360, home (704) 4347210 FOR SALE: 4X5 HAY BALES. Never rained on. $45 to $50. 828-305-2679.

8N FORD TRACTOR. Good condition $2500. 6 ft Howse Bushhog $500. (704) 473-4997 SOUTHERN BRAND 6 FOOT BOX-BLADE. Brand new, never used. $1,100. 828-289-1817.

DYSARTS WOLF KENNEL. Celebrating 50 years of breeding wolf-hybrid puppies. 2 liters 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.

CKC TOY POODLES. 1 CKC toy poodle. Red male will weigh 4-5 lbs. Ready 3/26/23 ready to go $1600 (704) 426-7920 buttercupcreme@yahoo.com

IMPORTED ROTTWEILER PUPPIES. Available April 6. $650. 828-755-7335. AKC REGISTERED CANE CORSO PUPS. 7 boys, 2 girls. Ready to go. Shots current. Call Ronnie for more info. (704) 9742716

Jobs Wanted

GASTON COUNTY SCHOOLS IS HIRING teachers, teacher assistants, bus drivers, and cafeteria, maintenance, and office staff. Register online for our job fair on Friday, April 28, 2023: www.gaston. k12.nc.us/jobs

Health Services

ATTENTION OXYGEN

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One G4 is

Most Outstanding Men’s All-Stars & MVP – L to R: Dr. Bud Black, MVP Keyshawn Woods (Bessemer City), Dillian Brown (Murphy), Preston Hyde (Hiwassee Dam), Kris Littlejohn (Polk County), Randall Pettus (Bessemer City), and Max Smoker (Mountain Heritage). (photos provided) MVP & Most Outstanding Women’s All-Stars Girls – L to R: Dr. Bud Black, Mahalah Stewart (Blue Ridge Early College), Kilee Morrow (Mountain Heritage), Janiya Adams (Bessemer City), A. J. Hill (Cherokee), Kiara Taylor (Hiwassee Dam), and Kensley Phillips (Robbinsville).

Cherryville Girls Soccer 2023 Schedule

2023 Ironmen Baseball Schedule

Cherryville High School Track and Field Schedule 2022-2023

Men’s Head Coach- Will Puckett

Head Coach- Houston Gilmore

4/27 4:00 pm @ South Point HS

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From Page 1 and parents for their willingness to support our fundraising efforts each year. We have contributed more than $287,000 in just the past three years and that is outstanding, especially when you consider the fundraising took place while we were facing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Dr. Booker continued, “I have always been impressed with the spirit of caring and

PETS & LIVESTOCK

POMERANIAN & CHIHUA-

HUA PUPPY. Female, has shots and worming. $300. 828305-1121.

DOG KENNELS 5X10, 10X10, 10X20. Dog Houses, Tops for Kennels. “Delivery & Setup

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CONTURNIX QUAIL $5 Quail

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giving in Gaston County Schools. It is customary for our students, parents, and employees to jump in and help whenever there is a need, and their continued investment in the United Way of Gaston County is just one example of how we are involved in service, support, and outreach for the betterment of our community.”

The United Way of North Carolina is recognizing 74 Spirit of North Carolina Award winners for the calendar year 2022. The businesses, organizations, and individuals not only demonstrate

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GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES Beautiful pure bred Golden Retrievers. Vet checked with all shots up to date. Male and females about 14 weeks old. Family raised with the parents on premise. Located in Kings Mountain. Please text your interest to 704974-3296. $400 for either gender. (704) 974-3296 sonjat1@yahoo.com

BLOODHOUND NEEDS NEW HOME. 5 yrs old, No papers. $200. Call 828-289-4611 if interested.

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

excellence in their United Way fundraising campaign, but they are promoting a philanthropic culture. Winners must meet specific standards of achievement and receive a nomination from their local United Way to be considered for the award.

Gaston County Schools is one of only seven school districts to win the Spirit of North Carolina Award for 2022. The other districts include Davidson County, Guilford County, Iredell-Statesville, Nash County, Thomasville City, and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County.

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Cherryville 2023 Golf Schedule

CARS & TRUCKS

2002 CHEVROLET BLAZER 148,000 miles. Needs minor repair. $3500 obo. Also Cub Cadet mower.

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CKC YORKSHIRE TERRIER PUPPIES. Look who’s hopping down the bunny trail!!! Yorkie babies will be ready April 4th just in time for Easter! $1,200, Shelby, NC area. Raised in our smoke free, clean environment home. (704) 689-4163 mitchelljl60@yahoo.com

7 PIT BULL PUPPIES. 8 weeks old, shots & wormed, 4 females, 3 males. $300 each. Call Ray, (704) 734-7243 AKC/ICCF REGISTERED CANE CORSA PUPS. Born 1/24/23. Shots & worming current. Great temperament & good with children. (980) 939-

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AKC/CKC REGISTERED BOXER PUPPIES. Total price $700. READY TO GO! 2nd shots and 3rd deworming..call/ txt for more info 1/M 3/F Location: Shelby,NC (704) 477-3900 wbmanning33@gmail.com

MINIATURE PINSCHER PUP-

PIES: 10 weeks old, ready to go, male and female, $500 each. Miniature Pinscher breeding pairs, ready to breed, $500 per pair. 828-351-8227.

SOUTH AFRICAN BOERBOELS PUPPIES. 7weeks 01/24/2023. Registration # 2020217770 (ARBA). The Dad is Brindle the Mom (Fawn).

Puppy Dewormed and Shots. Office Visit-Routine 3/7/2023 DAPP 3/7/2023 puppies still available? Good homes are important to us so tell us what kind of home you can offer. Two five two two three six five seven one nine 7 week old cute puppies available. Text or email to set up an appointment to come see the puppies. Rehome fee applies. (252) 236-5719 johnrobers@gmail.com

CARS & TRUCKS

1989 TOYOTA 2WD PICKUP. New motor, as is $2,200. 828412-2237 2006 CADILLAC DTS SEDAN, 4 door, 1 owner, 81,200 miles. Clean title. Asking $6,000. 704418-1732.

2009 CHEVROLET COBALT Black. 1 owner. Very good condition. 120,000 miles. Asking $2,000. 704-915-1194.

2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Convertible, 4 cylinder, automatic trans, red $5000. 2014 Indian Vintage Red. $10,000. (704) 300-9223

2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE Body and inside like new, needs engine work. $4,000. 828-755-4199.

Bike in excellent condition. Serious inquiries only. Title in hand. 704-476-6851 BMS STALLION 600 2 seater w/dump bed. Front and rear wench, AM/FM radio with CD player, 2/4 wheel drive. Street legal with tag and insurance. $6000 call 828-674-7362 (828) 674-7362

VACATIONS

BEACH HOUSES AT OCEAN LAKE 2BR, 2BA, sleeps 6, golf cart, Wifi, Weeks and weekends available. 704-4731494 OCEAN

ERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 472-0006

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 20 + ACRES WITH TRAILER. Bostic. Also 13’’ 4 lug tires with lug nuts. 16’’ and 17’’ tires available. 828-412-2237.

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By JIM MILLER Editor

Fun Part-Time Jobs Ideas for Retirees

Dear Savvy Senior,

As a 68-year-old retiree, I’m interested in finding a fun part-time job that can occupy some of my time and generate a little extra income. Can you write a column on lowstress part-time jobs that are popular among retirees?

Part-Time Retiree

Dear Retiree, Working part-time in retirement can be a terrific way to occupy your time and earn some extra income. The key, however, is finding the right gig that’s fun and satisfying for you. While there are literally hundreds of different part-time job opportunities out there for retirees, here are a few possibilities to explore.

Pet Services: If you love animals, consider pet sitting and/or dog walking. Pet sitters, who attend to a pet’s needs when their owner is away, can earn $15 to $40 per visit. Dog walkers can make $10 to $30 for a 30-minute walk.

To find these jobs, advertise your services in veterinarians’ offices or online at sites like Craigslist.org or Care.com. Or, if you’d rather work for an organization that offers these services, visit Rover. com.

Teach or Tutor: Depending on your expertise, you could substitute teach or tutor students privately on any number of subjects. Substitute teachers typically make between $75 and $125/day, while tutors can earn between $15 to $30 per hour.

To look for substitute teaching positions, contact your local school district to see if they are hiring and what qualifications they require. To advertise tutoring services, use websites like Wyzant.com and Tutor.com.

Or, if you have a bachelor, master or doctoral degree, inquire about adjunct teaching at a nearby college or university.

Drive: If you like to drive, you can get paid to drive others around using Uber or Lyft apps, or become a food delivery driver through Instacart or Uber Eats. Drivers make around $15 per hour.

Babysit: If you like kids, babysitting can be a fun way to put money in your pocket. Hourly rates vary by location ranging anywhere from $10 to $40 per hour. To find jobs or advertise your services, use sites like as Care.com and Sittercity.com.

Tour guide: If you live near any histor-

ical sites or locations, national parks or museums (anywhere that attracts tourists), inquire about becoming a tour guide. This pays anywhere from $10 to $40/hour.

Write or edit: Many media, corporate and nonprofit websites are looking for freelancers to write, edit or design content for $20 to $60 per hour. To find these jobs try FreelanceWriting.com, FreelanceWritingGigs. com and Freelancer.com.

Consult: If you have a lot of valuable expertise in a particular area, offer your services as a consultant through a firm or on your own through freelancer sites like Upwork. com, Fiverr.com, Freelancer.com or Guru. com.

Translator or interpreter: If you’re fluent in more than one language you can do parttime interpretation over the phone or translate documents or audio files for $20 to $40/ hour. Try sites like Translate.com, ProZ.com or Gengo.com to locate translation jobs.

Public events: Sporting events, festivals, concerts and shows need ticket takers, security guards, ushers, concession workers and more. The pay is usually $10 to $20/hour. Contact nearby venues to apply.

Tax preparer: If you have tax preparation experience or are willing to take a tax prep course you can find seasonal work preparing tax returns at big-box tax firms like H&R Block or Jackson Hewitt for around $17/ hour.

Bookkeeper: If you have a finance or accounting background you can find freelance bookkeeping gigs at sites like Upwork.com and Fiverr.com, or through firms like BelaySolutions.com.

Librarian assistant: If you love books, public libraries hire part-time workers to shelve books, send out overdue notices, help patrons, etc. Contact your local library to see what’s available.

If you don’t find these options appealing, try FlexJobs.com, which lists thousands of flexible work-at-home jobs from more than 5,700 employers. Membership fees start at $10.

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.