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Council honors former mayor; sets date for proposed budget hearing Names historical museum building for long-time volunteer, tireless worker, Mrs. Barbara Yount “Bobbie” Rudisill by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

At their Monday, May 10 regular session, Cherryville City Council honored former Mayor Robert D. “Bob” Austell; issued proclamations for National Poppy Day and National Police Memorial Week; and approved a date (June 14, 2021) for a public hearing on the proposed 2021-2022 City budget. Robert D. “Bob” Austell, who served five terms, or 10 years, as mayor of Cherryville (2004 to 2014), was

Former Cherryville Mayor Robert D. “Bob” Austell, who served five terms, or 10 years, as mayor of Cherryville, was presented with the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine at the start of the May 10 regular City Council meeting. With him for the presentation is his wife, Caryl Beam Austell. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) presented with the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine at the start of the meeting. Mr. Austell had many family members and friends present

who arrived early for a brief get-together prior to his being given the award. “Bob is my mentor,” Mayor H.L. Beam, III, said

The National Poppy Day proclamation was read by City Councilwoman Jill Parker-Puett, who is also with the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 100. The proclamation designates May 28, as National Poppy Day to honor America’s fallen military men and women. Mrs. Puett presented the proclamation to the members and representatives, young and old alike, who came to the meeting. Auxiliary members present are (back row, left to right): Nancy Rudisill; Jean Skibo; Debbie Harris; Jill Parker-Puett; Monica Lockwood; and Tammy Snider. Front row, left to right, are: Irene White; Claire Harris; and Auxiliary Unit 100 President Lynette Christensen. Behind the Unit 100 members are Council members Jon Abernethy, Mayor H.L. Beam, III, and Councilman Malcolm Parker.

of the former mayor at the reception before the Award’s actual presentation. “We are very proud of Bob, and are

very honored he has been chosen for this Award.” Mayor Beam referenced four letters written to nom-

inate Mr. Austell, and then talked about what august company the former mayor See COUNCIL, Page 2

Firefighter Colby Heffner gets Three firefighters receive Fire Inspector II certification pins at April swearing One of four CFD personnel to hold such

in/pinning ceremony

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Cherryville firefighter Colby Heffner now joins three CFD personnel who hold one of the tougher certifications a firefighter can get: NC Fire Inspector II. He adds that to a growing list of other accolades he has accrued in his young life and appears not to be finished growing and learning yet, when it comes to his profession – being a firefighter. Said young Heffner, “I have been a firefighter for 12 years. My current title is Driver/Engineer and I am full-time.” Heffner added he is one of two members on the “C Shift” at CFD, the other being Capt. Nathan Bowman. In addition to this newest certification, Colby holds

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CFD Driver/Engineer Colby Heffner proudly holds his NC Fire Inspector II Certification. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) the following: NC Firefighter I & II; NC EMT– Basic; NC Driver Operator; NC Aerial Operator; NC

Fire Officer I; NC Fire Investigator Technician; Chief 101; Hazardous Material See HEFFNER, Page 6

On April 29, at 3 p.m., the Cherryville Fire Department held a pinning/swearing in ceremony for three firefighters, Kurt Black, Trent Rayfield, and Jacob Richardson. The event was held in the CFD’s training and meeting room and was attended by the three firefighters, their family members, and mayor, H.L. Beam, III, City Manager and Fire Chief Jeff Cash, City Clerk Paige Green, and Assistant Fire Chief Jason Wofford, as well as others. Captain Kurt Black was pinned by his wife, Kasey Black, while firefighter Trent “Bam Bam” Rayfield was pinned by his mother, Roxanne Rayfield, and firefighter Jacob Richardson was pinned by AC Wofford. AC Wofford

Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam, III speaks at the April 29, ceremonial pinning of three Cherryville firefighters. See more photos on page 3. (photo provided) also recognized the guests and dignitaries who attended. The invocation and ben-

ediction were given by Rev. Jhoan Alfaro, of First Baptist Church.

Gaston Co. ECA recognizes 2020 Volunteer Service DALLAS, N.C. – NC Extension & Community Association (ECA), in collaboration with NC Cooperative Extension, held its annual Achievement Day celebration on May 6, 2020. This event honored and celebrated Gas-

ton County ECA volunteers’ hard work and community activities of 2020. Although COVID greatly impacted the organization’s activities last year, it certainly did not prevent ECA volunteers from serving our community. Last year, ECA contributed approximately 5,263 volunteer hours – an estimated value of $133,838 – to Gaston County. Volunteers

contributed many hours to making face coverings for Gaston County businesses and residents, along with surrounding areas of North Carolina. Also, ECA volunteers continued working on projects that could be safely done at home, such as making baby quilts and caps for infants in the neonatal intensive care unit at CaroMont Regional See VOLUNTEER, Page 10

ECA Achievement Day 2021 was held Thursday, May 6, at the Citizen’s Resource Center in Dallas. Standing left to right are: Sandi Henderson, Jane Falls, Mary Upton, Karen Rhyne, Linda Minges, Patti Wells, Pamela Myers, Pam Bryson, Cindy Miller, Audrey Hunt, and Dana Croston. (photo provided)

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Mayor H.L. Beam presents the proclamation for National Police Memorial Week at the May 10, meeting. It which was accepted on behalf of the Cherryville Police Department by Lt. J. Brandon Parker. It proclaims the week of May 9 through the 15, as the memorial week for the police. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

COUNCIL From Page 1 was in, in reference to the Long Leaf Pine Award, citing such names as Michael Jordan, Andy Griffith, the Rev. Billy Graham, and a host of others. The letters were written by Mayor Beam, City Manager and Fire Chief Jeff Cash, Certified Municipal City Clerk Paige H. Green, and former EDC Director Richard Randall, who is now the Existing Industry Manager for the Gaston County Economic Development Commission. “The awards started in 1964 after being established in 1963,” said Mayor Beam. “We sent the letters to the state in November 2020, and are happy to be presenting this to him today.” With Mr. Austell was his wife, Caryl and daughters, Teesie Smith, Elizabeth Shuford, and Kim Crane. Their daughter, Amy, who lives in Texas, was unable to get in for the presentation. Next up for the Council was the National Poppy Day proclamation, read by City Councilwoman Jill Parker-Puett, who is also with the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 100. The proclamation designates May 28, as National Poppy Day to honor America’s fallen military men and women. Mrs. Puett presented the proclamation to the members and representatives, young and old alike, who came to the meeting. They were: Nancy Rudisill; Jean Skibo; Debbie Harris; Jill Puett; Monica Lockwood; Tammy Snider; Irene White; Claire Harris – Aux. President; and Lynette Christensen. The next proclamation Mayor Beam read was for National Police Memorial Week, which was accepted on behalf of the Cherryville Police Department by Lt. Brandon Parker. It proclaims the week of May 9 through the 15, as the memorial week for the police.

After hearing there were no citizens to be heard either in-person or by call-in, Council moved on to hearing from Planning and Zoning Board Director, Derrick Mackey, about the proposed rezoning of four parcels at or near 1444 W. Academy St., in Cherryville, for possible apartment units. They then voted to go into a public hearing on the matter. Planning and Zoning Board Director Mackey said the request from their Board was for Council to approve the zoning change from MC and R-9 to RMF (residential multi-family) zoning, which was submitted by Mr. Denis Blackburne, Senior Vice President of Development for Woda Companies, of Savannah, Georgia. Mr. Blackburn was present at the meeting in case Council members had any questions for him. Mr. Mackey noted the Cherryville P&Z Board voted 6-1 to rezone the parcels. After discussing the issue and going out of public meeting, Council approved the zoning, saying it was consistent with the City’s Land Use Plan, which was adopted August 2012, and that the proposed rezoning’s are reasonable and are in the public interest. Also discussed was the City’s golf cart ordinance with its new language and amendments, which was adopted Feb. 23, 2021, and became effective on that date. Mayor Beam noted the one change is that language that notes, “Golf carts are prohibited from towing or pulling any items behind them while in operation on any roadway.” The Council also approved and adopted, by vote, a resolution to set aside funds for future roof replacement costs for the Cherryville ABC store. These costs are estimated to exceed $40,000. The Council also considered and voted on a resolution to reimburse itself for early project expendi-

tures from the proceeds of the voter-approved bonds, as well as considering and voting on aa resolution regarding capital projects for the downtown water and sewer bonds. The Council also considered and voted on setting a date for a public hearing on the proposed 2021-2022 budget as well as hearing other business; namely considering and voting on renaming the Cherryville Historical Museum after the late Mrs. Barbara “Bobbie” Yount Rudisill, who has spent countless hours giving of her time, efforts, and selfless service on behalf of the museum. In his application for naming or renaming public buildings, Councilman Parker noted that the late Mrs. Rudisill, “…has spent countless hours working at the museum and has contributed so much to Cherryville, with her time and service.” The proposed name of the facility/memorial is to be the “Barbara Yount Rudisill Memorial Building, home of the Cherryville Historical Museum.” The naming of the building was approved by all on the Council. In closing out the meeting, City Manager Cash said he expects the selling of the bonds to “close in June”, adding that the City has a “AA minus” Standard & Poore rating. Mr. Cash also said, in answer to a question from Council about the upcoming Fourth Festival that the City will have it on July 2, from 6 to 10 p.m. He noted the festival is “a go”, and said the band will be “Too Much Sylvia”. The next Council session will be their work session of May 25, at the Cherryville Fire Department, starting at 5:30 p.m. The next Council session will be their work session of May 25, at the Cherryville Fire Department, starting at 5:30 p.m.

ARRESTS 5-6: Clay Dean Wray, 43, 1433 E. Main St., Cherryville; one count felony possession of a Scheduled II controlled substance; one count each misdemeanor possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; and a WSOJ (Watauga County). $6,000 secured bond. 5-7: Steven Curtis Martin, 39, 315 E. Sixth St., Cherryville, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, by GCSO deputies on one count of a warrant from another agency. 5-7: Thomas Michael Gregory Rivera, 32, 233 Delview Dr., Cherryville; felony LAR removal/destruction/deactivation of theft prevention component; and misdemeanor larceny, RDO, and 1st degree trespassing. $7,500 secured bond. 5-8: Byron Ray, 213 Bost Nursery Rd., Maiden; one count felony WSOJ (Missouri fugitive). No bond type amt./type listed. 5-9: Jason Chad Upton, 42, 135 McMurry Rd., Kings Mountain; one count each misdemeanor DWI, DWLR, failure to maintain lane control, and failure to heed lights/siren. $10,000 secured bond. 5-9: Anquavius Sentel Littlejohn, 32, 304 Doc Wehunt Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at Dale Dr., and E. Church St., Cherryville, by GCPD officers on one count of a drug equipment violation’ two (2) counts of drug/ narcotic violation s; one count of a misdemeanor drug/narcotic violation; and one count of a traffic/revoked OL incident. 5-10: Stacey Elizabeth Lingerfelt, 37, 143 Hallman St., Cherryville, was arrested at 223 N Myrtle School Rd., Gastonia, by Gastonia PD officers on one count each of a drug equipment violation and a drug/ narcotic violation. 5-10: Daniel James Shea, 70, 240 Mel Ln., Crouse; one count each DWI; consuming alcohol while driving; and exceeding safe speed. $15,000 secured bond. 5-11: Jerry Ray Wellmon, 21, 110 Banks Dr., Cherryville, was arrested at 2552 Lincolnton Hwy., Cherryville, by GCPD officers for one count of an OFA (contempt of court/perjury/court violation). 5-12: Gregory Dean Wilson, 38, 201 S. Dixie St., Cherryville, was arrested at 1262 Shelby Hwy., Cherryville, by GCPD officers on one count of “all other”. INCIDENTS 5-5: Cherryville man reports theft from building ($1,050/red gas can w/5 gal. of fuel in it, Chapman backpack weed sprayer, security camera, and shed door) by unknown person(s) who broke into church’s out

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building and stole items. Case is active and under investigation. 5-6: Cherryville man reports larceny ($2,000/ Cannondale Prophet bicycle) by unknown person(s) who stole listed item. Case closed by other means. 5-6: CPD officer reports possession of a Schedule II & VI controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, and WSOJ by listed suspect. Seized: 1.3 grams methamphetamine; 1 gram hashish; two glass pipes; two torch lighters; one digital scale; one e-cigarette; and two rolling papers. Closed/cleared by arrest. 5-7: Cherryville woman reports theft from a motor vehicle and damage to property ($190/money & air vent [damaged or stolen]) by unknown person(s) who broke into her car. Case is active and under investigation. 5-7: Cherryville business reports LAR removal/ destruction/deactivation of theft prevention component; larceny; trespass first degree; and RDO by listed suspect who concealed merchandise. Est. value of theft: $149/misc. merchandise and micro-SD card. Closed/ cleared by arrest. 5-7: Cherryville woman reports B&E of a motor vehicle by unknown person(s) who broke into her vehicle. Case is active and under investigation. 5-8: CPD officer reports possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce; revoked license plate; no vehicle insurance; open container of alcohol; and WSOJ (Missouri) by listed suspect who had outstanding warrant. Closed/ cleared by arrest. 5-9: GCPD officers report closing/clearing by arrest a drug/narcotic violation and a drug equipment violation at Dale Dr., and E. Church St., Cherryville. 5-9: CPD officer reports DWI, DWLR, failure to maintain lane control, and failure to heed light/siren by listed suspect who committed listed incidents. Closed/ cleared by arrest. 5-10: Cherryville business and owner report CFS/barring notice on two unnamed suspects who are barred from property. Closed by other means. 5-10: Cherryville woman reports larceny ($111/purse/ debit& credit cards/SSI card/money & medication) from a motor vehicle by unknown suspect(s) who took her purse from her vehicle. Case is active and under further investigation. 5-10: CPD officer reports DWI, consuming alcohol while driving, and exceeding a safe speed by unnamed elderly male who was driving impaired and consuming alcohol. Closed/ cleared by arrest. 5-10: GCPD officers report closing/clearing by

arrest an aggravated assault and damage to property/ vandalism at 109 Pruitt Rd., Cherryville . 5-10: On May 6, GCPD officers report closing/clearing a simple assault at 313 Ridge Ave., Cherryville. Gaston County Police Department 5-12: GCPD officers report closing/clearing by arrest a drug/narcotic violation at 106 Pruitt Rd., Cherryville. 5-12: GCPD officers report closing/clearing by arrest an “all other” incident at 1262 Shelby Hwy., Cherryville. WRECKS 5-4: A vehicle driven by Matthew William Cody Welch, 27, 305 Sproles Smith Rd., Dallas, collided with a vehicle driven by David Allen Player, 51, 152 Springfield Dr., Forest City, while Mr. Player was stopped at the red light at the intersection of Pink and Church Streets in Cherryville. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Welch vehicle: $2,000; to the Player vehicle: $1,000. 5-7: A vehicle driven by Laurence Rashad Taylor, 18, 707 S. Mulberry St., collided with a parked, unoccupied vehicle belonging to Charles Edward Dameron, 61, 338 Pine Ave., Cherryville, in the McDonald’s parking lot. The Taylor vehicle then left the scene of the accident. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Taylor vehicle: $100; to the Dameron vehicle: $400. 5-7: Velleree Reinhardt Bauer, 57, 602, North Dr., Cherryville, was traveling east, but was stopping on W. Church St., to make a left turn when an unidentified person in a second vehicle (also traveling east on W. Church) collided with Ms. Bauer’s vehicle. The second vehicle then left the scene of the accident. A passenger in the Bauer vehicle, Francis Cline Seate, 55, 519 North Dr., Cherryville, was treated at the scene by GEMS. Est. damage to the Bauer vehicle: $2,500. 5-11: A vehicle driven by Kenneth Lee Gibson, 86, 309 Lee Black Rd., failed to reduce speed while traveling south on Mountain St., and collided in the rear with a vehicle driven by Lindsey Marie Cline, 21, 8557 Old NC 10, Hickory, who was stopped in the turning lane waiting for traffic to clear to make a left turn. No injuries reported. Est. damages to Mr. Gibson’s vehicle: $0; to Ms. Cline’s vehicle: $800.

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Cherryville Main Street to host Mini-Park ‘Meet and Greet’ honoring CPD Children will also receive small prizes as well

City Clerk Paige H. Green administers the oath to Capt. Kurt Black, and firefighters Jacob Richardson, and Trent Rayfield. (photos provided)

Firefighter Trent “Bam Bam” Rayfield gets pinned by his mother, Roxanne Rayfield, as City Manager and Fire Chief Jeff Cash looks on.

CFD firefighter Jacob Richardson gets pinned by Assistant Fire Chief Jason Wofford while fellow “smoke eaters” Trent Rayfield and Capt. Kurt Black watch.

Capt. Kurt Black get pinned by his wife, Kasey Black.

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Legion Memorial Day/ Veteran News O n Mond a y , M a y 31, at 3 p.m., there will be a Memorial Day Service held at the corner of Pink and Church Streets in Cherryville. This event is being put on by the Auxiliary Unit 100 to honor all the Veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice. It will be a memorial service with wreaths being placed at the Veterans Corner. Everyone is invited to take time out of your day and remember the meaning of this day. There will be light refreshments afterward at American Legion Post 100 building, located right across the street from Veterans Corner. Also, the post will be putting out American flags on the graves of Veterans on Friday, May 28. Anyone wanting to help put out flags should be at Post 100 in Cherryville at 9 a.m. If you have any questions, please call Commander Mike Robinson at (704) 473-9310, or Monica Lockwood at (704) 802-4244.

Cherryville citizens young and old can get to know and thank Cherryville police chief Cam Jenks and several CPD officers at a ‘Meet and Greet’ in the Mini-Park on Thursday May, 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. The event will commemorate Cherryville Police Appreciation Day as part of the nationwide celebrations in May honoring law enforcement officers. “Our police officers put it all on the line every day for our citizens,” said City Manager Jeff Cash. “This is a chance to drop by and say

thank you.” “And” added Mr. Cash, “We want to always keep a close bond between our officers and our citizens. This is a great way to do it.” David Day, Downtown Director, was equally enthusiastic. “We’re encouraging and hosting this as a chance to ‘Meet Your Officers,’” said Day. “This will be very kidfriendly, and we’ll have prizes for all the kids.” Police Chief Cam Jenks said, “We are really looking forward to visiting with familiar faces and meeting new members of the community that we serve. I hope to see everyone there on May 20.”

Gov. Cooper ends capacity limits, social distancing rules and masking requirements in most situations The executive order lifts restrictions in North Carolina ahead of the anticipated June 1 deadline previously cited by Cooper by CHRISTIAN GREEN Carolina Public Press

Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday, May 14, that he would be ending all of North Carolina’s capacity limits and social distancing requirements as well as masking mandates in most circumstances “effective immediately.” The new executive order comes one day after the CDC issued new guidance that vaccinated individuals no longer needed to wear masks or physically distance in most situations since studies show vaccinated people are not only protected from the virus themselves, but they appear very unlikely to spread the virus to others. Governor Cooper had already stated that he planned on lifting all social distancing and capacity restrictions by June 1, but previously stated that he would not lift the indoor mask mandate until at least two-thirds of adults in the state had received at least one dose of vaccination. Currently, around 40 percent of North Carolina’s total population, or 51 percent of North Carolina’s adult population, is vaccinated, but the number of new vaccinations has decreased every week over the past month. At the state’s current rate of vaccination, it would likely not have reached that goal until at least midJuly. Indoor mask mandates will remain in place in certain settings such as public transportation, childcare, schools, prisons, nursing homes, homeless shelters and in public health settings like hospitals and doctors’ offices. Local governments and private businesses will also be able to require masking.

Governor Cooper said he expected local governments to follow the state’s guidance as they have throughout the pandemic. Secretary of Health and Human Services Mandy Cohen said that she knew at least some businesses such as Starbucks and Home Depot plan to continue asking both customers and employees to mask while indoors for now. While some welcomed the announcement that vaccinated individuals no longer needed to mask indoors, others are concerned that it opens up the possibility that unvaccinated individuals will be more likely to ditch their masks as well. “Yes, you are likely to see a number of people who are unvaccinated stop wearing masks,” said Cooper. “A lot of what we have done has relied on the personal responsibility of people and of businesses. Today, this order increases that personal responsibility.” DHHS recommends businesses that choose not to require masks post signage in their stores reminding unvaccinated individuals that they should continue to wear masks. As for children who have not yet received a vaccine or who remain ineligible, Cohen said that they will still need to remain masked in public indoor settings. Though the 66 percent of adults vaccinated benchmark is no longer needed to lift masking mandates, both Cooper and Cohen said that their main focus was to continue promoting people to get vaccinated. There may be an increase in total population vaccinated due to the recent approval of an Emergency Use Authorization for children aged 12-15 to begin receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. “This is not the end of this pandemic. We have a lot more people who need to get vaccinated before we get to the end of this,” Cooper said.

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OPINION

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Honesty is the best policy. –Benjamin Franklin

Three Wise Men once told me… Three wise men once told me, at three different times actually, “Son (or ‘Michael’, depending on which of them was doing the talking at the time), you’d better learn to stand for something or you’ll fall for anything!” Those men were my Dad; my Grandfather Powell; and my Uncle George. I was about 10 or 11 when my Dad and Grandfather shared those sage words, and much older (maybe 20-ish) when my late, great “second Dad”, Uncle George, shared those words with me. Later, I was traveling with the Christian rock group with whom I was associated and we pulled into a large church’s parking lot just outside of Nashville, Tennessee where we were scheduled to perform, along with a number of other newly-minted Christian rock groups and assorted Progressive South-

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ern Gospel music acts. As we came to a stop, I happened to look up and saw their sign heralding the theme of the evangelistic Christian event at which we were all scheduled to perform. It read, “You Had Better Learn To Stand For Something Or You’ll Fall For Anything!” To say the least, I was, as my dear Grandmother Powell used to say, “gobsmacked”. And here I thought that saying was created by my dear old

Dad and Granddad and Uncle just for yours truly! It appeared, when I saw it then, that it had been around for far longer than I originally thought. Of course, isn’t that just like a child; to think a small tidbit of wisdom imparted to him or her by the parental units or trusted family members were “pearls of wisdom” created solely for that particular child’s growth and ONLY for that child at that time. Well, that was then; this is now. What I mean to say here is today we are all “gobsmacked” in one way or another and from all sides, it seems, by information about how we should live our lives and by whose tenets, strictures and morals said lives and pathways should take or otherwise follow – in many cases, without question. It seems many times to be a case of – informationally speaking – whatever they (“they” being, in

Thankful for another school year! changes in It seems like schools and the first thoughts hospitals and in my recent stores that we columns have have become been that it is somewhat acdifficult to becustomed to? lieve some of the All of it still things that have seems strange happened in this to me, and I year of 2021. readily admit It is definitely By Anne S. Haynes that. a year unlike Believe it or not, I any other that I have ever have worked as a tutor experienced, and I think since October at Shelby most people would agree Intermediate School. It is with me. an amazing school that Of course, what’s on means so much to me, my mind at the present with a great administratime is COVID-19. When tion, staff, faculty, and I looked the word up the definition said it was iden- students. And believe it or not, it is the former home tified originally in China in 2019, and of course be- of Elizabeth Elementary came a pandemic in 2020. School where I taught I can honestly say that I fourth grade right out of had never heard the world college. My desk is even “COVID” before in my en- in a workroom where I taught that fourth grade tire life. Who would have class, and I absolutely imagined with that one love it! word that we would be I have teacher friends closed down and boarded who have retired and not up and having drive-in church and doctor visits in returned to school while others are doing the same this modern society? Who thing as me, and that is would have imagined the

entirely a personal decision for each person. My two great friends, Belinda and Elaine, that I graduated with from Tryon High School and Appalachian State University, worked as teachers for years before going to heaven. I miss them dearly but will reunite with them one wonderful day. I guess what I’m really trying to say is that I encourage people to follow the rules, take necessary precautions, and listen to their hearts. These times are new to all of us, and each person has choices to make every day. I could have been too nervous to leave my house, but by checking everything out carefully and keeping my faith, I have done what is best for me. And even though it has been a little different, it has still been a great year! I’m thankful for the opportunity to still be in the occupation God guided me to so many years ago.

COVID UPDATE: ‘At last, there are reasons for cautious optimism’ by REBECCA WEBER Guest columnist It’s been a year and change since the COVID pandemic distorted the way we live and, to paraphrase Winston Churchill, if the end is not in sight, perhaps the beginning of the end is approaching. At last, there are reasons for cautious optimism. Vaccinations have begun to make progress in containing the disease, thanks to the efforts of former President Trump who convinced pharmaceutical companies to make haste in developing

a serum. Booster shots will be coming soon as are new, easier ways of delivering protective doses. Deborah Fuller, PhD, an expert in the field of vaccines and antivirals, says that we can look forward to “an amazing toolbox to use to combat infectious disease for a long time to come.” For example, Fuller, a professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, says that progress is being made in the development of non-injectable vaccines that, for example, might be delivered through the nose or swallowed in

my opinion, our current government, media, or other loud-mouthed, highly-opinionated, self-important twits) want to “feed” us, we should swallow, and where ever “they” want to lead us, we should (again, unquestioningly) follow. One cadre of individuals has now made it wrong for Americans to ask questions or even speak our minds anymore without being labeled in a hateful way. In this country today if you’re not “woke” and don’t say the “right” things,

you are ostracized and demeaned in the most hateful way and by using the most hateful language. Folks, you know who I am writing about here and to what I’m referring, so please don’t embarrass yourselves by being stupidly obtuse and willfully ignorant. And for those of you who are now, or have been forced in the recent past, into silence while the “we’re smarter than you” crowd take over and shout everyone else down, trying to run the show today, please speak up. You still

have that right. Or at least, I think you do as I think this is still America. Or maybe it isn’t anymore. If that’s true, then we should all be afraid; we should ALL be VERY afraid! Like my three wise men once said – and please take this to heart and make it your mantra – you had better start NOW learning to stand for something or you WILL fall for anything. That slide has already begun, dear readers. The question is: What are YOU going to do to slow it or stop it?

Graduation and your destination Families across America are celebrating high school Glenn Mollette and Guest Editorial college graduations. American young adults are now faced with going to work or pursuing more education. Employers across America are looking for workers. Colleges are looking for students. Will you spend $25,000 to $60,000 per year to go to school? Or, will you go to work and earn $25,000 to $60,000 or more? Some of America’s graduates will find jobs working for state or federal government entities. One acquaintance went to work for her state government and retired by the time she was 46. With a full state retirement benefit she started a part-time business that seems to do well. She did not have one day of college education. She started out at an entry level job but worked hard, showed up and received several promotions that provided her

with a good income and a very good government retirement. A high school graduate can enlist in the military. He or she will start out on the bottom but show up and work hard every day and have a retirement by the time they are 38 years old. It’s only 50 percent of their salary but it’s a respectable check, which will provide them financial security for the rest of their lives. If school teachers start teaching at the age of 23 many can retire by about 51 years old. Retiring at 46 or 51 is seldom on the mind of someone 18 or even 23. Often, just finding an enjoyable job that is maintainable is the main goal. However, give some thought to the type of work you are pursuing. What kind of financial stability and security will it provide for you and when will it afford you retirement income? You don’t have to quit working at 46 or 50 just because you have obtained a monthly retirement check. There is a world of opportunities you can pursue. You can start a different career. You can work part-time. Or, you can stay with the

job you are doing. Or, just enjoy life. There is a sacrifice to a lot of jobs. Many jobs may be fulfilling but often come up short on solid retirement plans. Pursue and enjoy what you do but you can’t make a retirement plan happen out of thin air when you hit 60. Keep in mind you can save a little bit of money every month and it will grow. Be diligent about this every month and you’ll eventually see results. Start now. The career you went to school for may also allow you to retire at 55 if you want to. You may also train for a job you will enjoy doing into your late 60’s or even 70’s, or older. An acquaintance of mine is 82. He’s been in the hotel business for many years and loves his work. Another friend was a college President until he was 78 and loved every minute of his work. One of my friends is a surgeon and is 72. He loves working every day. Today is a good time to think about what you are doing and where it will take you. Consider what you want life to look like when you arrive at your destination.

pill form. Meanwhile, the vaccines currently available are doing their job. Natalie Dean, an assistant professor of biostatistics at the University of Florida, says they “have really exceeded expectations in so many ways, and it’s just an enormous value that they can keep you from getting sick but also keep you from transmitting to others. Nothing is 100 percent, but I think people can understand the big reduction and the value of that. It changes how I think about what I want to do in a big way.” See COVID, Page 5

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The vital signs of American Christianity: Critical but not terminal? by DR. DAVID AYERS Guest column

When I visit my family physician, he starts by checking my vitals. It’s amazing how critical are simple things like blood pressure, temperature, and pulse. We social scientists know that vital signs matter in organized religion, too. There are a lot of details we can look at, but basics such as how many people identify with churches, whether they attend services regularly, or apply their faith to their daily lives, are awfully important. Here is what we know: the vital signs of American Christianity are in serious decline. Recently, I compared crucial vital signs for Americans aged 18 to 44, surveyed in the respected National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG). I compared the data released in 2013 to the same survey released just six years later, in 2019. Here’s what the data show: For both males and females, membership in Evangelical Protestant, mainline Protestant, and historically Black Protestant churches declined a lot. Meanwhile, those professing no religious faith – called “Nones” in sociological circles – rose sharply: from 26 percent to 38 percent among males, and from 22 percent to 28 percent among females. Within each of these three divisions of Protestantism, the percentages of both males and females who reported attending church every week or more declined quite a bit, while those who attended rarely or never increased. The percentages of both males and females who claimed that their faith is “very important” in their daily lives also sank in each of these Protestant groups. Mainline Protestantism, especially, is on life support. In this survey and age group, the numbers went down one-fifth, and were only 12 percent in the latest NSFG. Among mainliners, only 20 percent of males and 28 percent of females went to church every week, 28 percent of males and 18 percent of females said they that they never go to church, and only 28 percent of males and 40 percent of females considered their faith to be very important. Optimistically, this means that less than 5 percent of Americans from 18 to 44 are actively committed to a mainline Protestant church. This is a double decline whammy. The numbers are dropping, and the commitment of those who remain is also falling among our young and early middle-aged adults. The future of American Protestantism is in steep decline.

COVID From Page 4 The latest positive development in the race to conquer the COVID virus was reported just days ago when Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla announced that a pill that treats symptoms of the disease could be available to the public by the end of the year. It means that you wouldn’t have to go to a hospital for treatment, unlike current injectable medications. As he put it, “you could get it at home, and that could be a game-changer.” And, Oravax Medical, a medical technology developer, is poised to begin clinical trials for an oral COVID vaccine sometime as early as this summer. The happy side-effect of all this medical progress, particularly for seniors, is that we can see a light at the end of the tunnel as problematic protective restrictions begin to ease. The majority of states across the country have fully reopened or have reopened to some degree since vaccinations became available. And, a goodly number of states are eliminating the need to wear masks out of doors.

What about Catholics? Their percentages have declined for males but not females, and they are holding at a little under one quarter of those 18 to 44. However, their church attendance levels edged downward for both males and females. In the last NSFG, less than one in five Catholic males, and a little over one in three females, attended Mass weekly. Those never or rarely going to Mass increased. And while the percentage of Catholic women in this age group who consider their faith “very important” has held steady at about half, males have declined somewhat in this category and are now down to less than one in three. So, every major wing of American Christianity declined just in this latest six-year period. To make matters worse, these were the alarming vital signs well before the COVID19 ‘tsunami’. By all accounts, church involvement has plummeted enormously since Spring 2020, and will struggle to revive to even close to these dismal 2019 levels. The only question is how much steeper the ongoing decline will be because of the pandemic, not whether there will be one. This is not a problem that will only impact the survival of churches representing most of American Christianity. Committed religious faith has long been associated with numerous ‘goods’ in American life, such as higher marriage and fertility rates, lower divorce, more charitable giving, and the vitality of religious organizations serving their local communities. This is a loss for all of us. The patient is gravely ill, but she is not dead. Many of us know, and are even part of, flourishing churches. Most of us are not “Nones” yet, and most of us who are not, are professing Christians. Churches should certainly be doing outreach, but more than that, we need to do a lot more “in-reach.” That is, we need to aggressively reach out to those who claim to be part of our church families but lack commitment, to gather with the church week by week, and to live consistently with the faith we profess. If our commitment is lackluster, how can our churches recapture the ‘Nones’? Why would they even want to join us? Now is a great time to start. Go to church this Sunday, connect with the people, approach God in prayer and worship, soak up the sermon, reach out to your brothers and sisters, encourage them by your presence and care. Do what faithful Christians have done for over 2,000 years. See you in church.

In fact, earlier this past week, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued new guidelines easing up on the need for masks for fully vaccinated individuals in outdoor spaces although the CDC recommends wearing masks in outdoor spaces that are densely populated. These venues include, for example, sporting events, concerts and parades. In addition, the CDC has issued new travel regulations. In a nutshell, interstate travel for those who are fully vaccinated no longer require testing before and after a trip unless the authorities at your destination require it. Nor will vaccinated travelers in the U.S. need to self-quarantine upon their return. As for international travel, if you are fully vaccinated you will no longer need to be tested before your trip unless authorities at your destination require it. And, you will not have to self-quarantine when you come home, although you are urged to have a test before returning. You are considered to be fully vaccinated two weeks’ after receiving your second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines and the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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In order to bear fruit, believers must abide in Christ liever produce spiritual John’s character, unless he gospel, or she is connected to 15:4 reads, the True Vine. There“Abide in fore “abiding” means Me, and I remaining in contact in you. As with or continuing to the branch grow in the source from cannot bear which our help comes, fruit of itPASTOR KEITH Almighty God. With self, unless HUSS that being said, the key it abides in Mt. Zion to fruitfulness is not efthe vine, Baptist Church fort, though effort will neither can Cherryville be necessary. The key you, unless to fruitfulness is not ciryou abide cumstance, though how we in Me.” Each of us has been handle our circumstances called to be fruitful in the is important. The key to kingdom of God. But a fruitfulness is not our perbranch can only produce sonal strength, charisma, fruit when it is connected to or wisdom, though each of the tree or to the vine which these abilities will be given is living. Jesus declares, to us to help make us more just as a branch is not able fruitful. The key to fruitto produce fruit apart from fulness is for us to have our the vine, neither can the be- lives joined to the one, true,

healthy Vine, Jesus Christ, our Living Savior. As our lives are joined to His, as we “remain” in Him and He in us, then fruitfulness happens spontaneously. As branches, we gain our health and productivity from the living Vine. The question must be asked, “Do you want to live productively for God?” If so, then let your life be joined to Jesus! Invite Him in to remain in you as you draw close to remain in Him. The genuine believer will continue in service to the Lord and obedience to His Word. The fruit that is produced is the outflow of obedience to the Word of God. Remaining in Christ gives the believer the ability to produce fruit no matter what the situation

or circumstance. As a matter of fact, whenever the conditions become more challenging, the branches, which are connected to the vine, are connected more securely because the root that the Vine is connected to grows deeper and provides the necessary stability the branches need to remain connected to the Vine. Since that is the case, yield will happen regardless of the circumstance. The Lord promises that the true believer will produce fruit. Always remember, there is no such thing as a believer who does not produce spiritual fruit. May you stay connected to Christ in the days to come.

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

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First Church of the Nazarene 301 North Elm Street Cherryville, NC 828-838-2428 First Presbyterian Church 107 West Academy Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6064 First United Methodist Church 601 N. Pink St. Cherryville, NC 704-435-6732 First Wesleyan Church 800 North Pink Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6069 Free Saints Chapel Church 813 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-0949 Gospel Way Baptist Church 3904 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Cherryville, NC 866-356-3219 Jesus Servant Ministries 108 N. Mountain St. Cherryville, NC 704-769-8085 Legacy Church 805 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-457-9615

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

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Gaston College graduates enjoyed beautiful weather for their Commencement ceremony at the FUSE District Arena. part-time firefighter Quinton Cash and myself. Chief Cash and Assistant Chief Wofford also have Fire Inspector Level III.” He continued, “The fire inspector courses are rigorous courses that give students the basic guidance of the NC Fire Code. The class is one week long and it covers many chapters. Upon completion of the class the student must sit for a state exam which consists of 150 questions with a time limit of three hours. The courses and exams are difficult but the topics covered are directly related to life safety of occupants in businesses, and it is paramount for the

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Baseball Ironmen now 6-0 overall, 5-0 in SPC 1A play CHS men remain undefeated in the conference by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The CHS Ironmen have now won six of their 14 scheduled games in the 2021 season of SPC 1A play. Last Friday night, in an away game played at Lincoln Charter, after a hardfought matchup between two league powerhouse ball clubs, the never-say-never Ironmen – those sometimes “Kardiac Kids” – hung on to a slim 4-3 lead to get the win over a tough, never-give-up Lincoln Charter Eagles club. Against Piedmont Charter Starting off the week, on Tuesday, May 11, the Ironmen were home at Fraley Field, taking on visitors, the Piedmont Charter’s Patriots. Coach Scottie Heavner gave four pitchers moundtime, starting with junior Trip Creason, who was later credited with the win in the 10-0, mercy-ruled game. Freshman Eli Newsome came in the third inning; sophomore Kanon Willis came in the fourth; and finisher Logan Hendrick, a junior, ended it for the Ironmen. Creason walked one batter and struck out five. Newsome struck out two batters; Willis struck out three batters and walked one, while fellow Ironman pitcher Hendrick struck out

three and walked one as well. The Ironmen had 10 runs on six hits; committed no errors, and left four men on base. The “big knock” of the night was by senior Quinlan Sanford, who hit a third inning, two-run home run over the left field fence off of Patriots pitcher Matt Taylor. Taylor came on the mound in the third inning in relief of starter Brady Lamb. Sanford was 1-2 on the night with two RBIs. Other hitters for the Ironmen were: Will Heavner (2-3, a double); Collin Robinson (1-2, 2 RBIs); Dalton Pence (1-2, and RBI); Ty Heavner (an RBI); Ben Huffstetler (1-3); Newsome (1-1, an RBI); and Tobias Miller (1-1). Will Fowler got on base after being hit by a pitch, and Chase Miller walked and later got on base after being hit by a pitch. Against Lincoln Charter This Friday, May 14, match was a much-anticipated game by both teams and their coaches. Both teams came into this matchup undefeated and, as always, only one team can walk away the winner and last Friday night in Denver, NC, that team was the CHS Ironmen who, by all accounts, came out swinging. Neither team made any errors; both teams were good and both teams made good plays in the field, playing well all night long. The Eagles tied the game 2-2 in the third inning; the CHS

club went ahead 4-2 in the fifth; and the Eagle made it 4-3 and were knocking on the door to tie it again as Pence and company held them; then young Newsome came in the seventh and the Ironmen shut the door on the Eagles. Senior UNC – Chapel Hill signee Dalton Pence, the big “lefty” who has done well for the Ironmen baseball club, continued his win streak, making it 3-0, so far. Pence has played 19 innings and has 45 strikeouts in those three games. He was relieved in the seventh inning by Eli Newsome, an impressive freshman pitcher, who got the last out as well as being credited for the “save”. Pence helped himself out at the plate as well, as leadoff batter, he went 2 for 2, had an RBI, walked twice and scored twice. The Ironmen scored four runs off six hits, and left five runners stranded. They struck out 11 times. The Eagles scored their three runs on six hits. Along with Pence, other hitters for Coach Heavner’s Ironmen were: Collin Robinson (1-3, a double in the 2nd inning); Chase Miller (2-4, an RBI); Ty Heavner (1-4, an RBI); and Will Fowler (0-2, an RBI). The Ironmen played at BCHS on Tuesday, May 18, then are back home at Fraley on Friday, May 21, playing Ashbrook. (Additional information and stats by Susan L. Powell and Danny Eaker)

The Patriots’ lead-off batter fouls one back away from the mitt of Ironmen catcher Ben Huffstetler at the Tuesday, May 11 game at Fraley Field. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

The Patriots batter watches the ball come in right at his knee level as CHS catcher Ben Huffstetler reaches for it.

Sophomore left-fielder Will Heavner applies a little “diamond physics” of the old-school “bat-on-ball” kind as he prepares to connect with the Patriots pitch.

Senior Ironmen player Ty Heavner gets a hit, sending the ball down the third base line. CHS starting pitcher in the Piedmont game last Tuesday, Trip Creason, sends one toward the plate.

Ironmen right-fielder Quinlan “Q” Sanford slides into home just as Patriots pitcher Brady Lamb gets there to try and make a play.

Home run hitter Quinlan Sanford (#16, in the center) smiles as he and the runners he drove in, Chase Miller (#8, left) and Ben Huffstetler (#2, right) walk back to the Ironmen dugout.

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HOLY ANGELS FOUNDATION. Join our team! NOW HIRING! Instant interviews. For more information, visit www.HolyAngelsNC.org /careers 6600 Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont, NC 28012

1ST ANNUAL CAR SHOW. SAFE HARBOR COMMUNITY CHURCH. Sat, May 29, 2021, 10am-2pm. FOOD LION / ROSES Parking Lot. 1314 Shelby Road, Kings Mtn, NC 28086. HOT DOGS & BBQ SANDWICH PLATES. Silent Auctions, Door Prizes, 50/50 Sale, Etc. EVERYONE WELCOME. Rain Date June 5, 2021. Questions 704-9178221 PROCEEDS TO BUILDING FUND.

5 NEW ITEMS EVERY DAY. HometownShelby.com - 1 Shopping Deal, 1 Business Opportunity, 1 Upcoming Event, 1 News Bit and 1 Kids Deal posted each day. Just look under the day of the week name at HometownShelby. com NC4Ever@email.com

SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC NEEDED. HoJoe Powersports & Equipment is looking to hire a full-time small engine mechanic. Experience a must! Background check & valid driver license required. EOE. Apply in person at 110 Grigg St., Shelby, NC FEMALE WANTED TO HELP WITH ELDERLY LADY. Saturdays & Sundays. References & Criminal Background Check required. (704) 484-8111 HOUSEPARENT NEEDED Children’s Homes has an opening for individual to work as houseparent who is experienced working with or want to care for children/youth. It is a live in position for seven days on and then off seven days. Must be 21 and have a high school/GED or higher.degree. Houseparents will be responsible for managing the home and all areas associated with parenting children. Responsibilities include being a positive role model, preparing meals, taking them to appointments and administer medications. We usually have up to six children at one home with a full time houseparent and a part time helper. We have up to eight children at the other grouphome with two full time houseparents. Paid health, dental and vision insurance after three months. Christmas bonus. Retirement incentive after one year. $22,000. -$23,000. per year We also need part time workers for evening and weekends. $10.00 per hr. (704) 471-1150 rita@ laurashomesnc.org NEEDED: GUTTER INSTALLER Job: Help install seamless guttering. 30-40 hours per week. Must have drivers license. Call for appointment, (704) 466-3510

COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 (980) 295-5568

EMPLOYMENT CURRENTLY SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED Automotive Mechanic. You will be required to have valid driver’s license and your own tools. 704-482-9789 COUNTER SALESMAN NEEDED. Auto Parts U Pull & Scrap Metal of Lincolnton. Apply in person at 851 Car Farm Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092, 704-735-5085.

RESTORE ASSOCIATE. Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity is seeking a ReStore Associate. Excellent customer service skills are a must. Applicants must work well with others and have a friendly and industrious personality. Must be able to lift 75 lbs, assist customers with merchandise, answer phone and greet customers. Other duties include loading and unloading ReStore donations and assist with overall store cleanliness. Applications available at the Habitat ReStore at 686 W. Main Street, Forest City. No phone calls please.

HEALTHY TOUCH HOME CARE, LLC now hiring CNA’s and PCA’s. Please contact our ofﬁce Mon.-Fri., 8:00-5:00, 704-466-3041 or 704-481-7367; 1525 E. Marion St., Shelby. ASSISTANT MANAGER. Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity is seeking an Assistant Manager for ReStore 269. Applicants should be team oriented, have excellent customer service skills and a friendly and industrious personality. Physical labor including lifting required on this job. Retail management experience helpful. Send resume to RCHFH, PO Box 1534, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. No phone calls please. PARTTIME HELPER NEEDED. Miscellanous and Home Repair. Must be dependable. (704) 297-0022 NOW HIRING Experienced Laborer. Call 704-477-0516. WANTED: Someone to tear down a 8 x 10 building and haul away. Call: 704-4668997. HAVE A CLEAN DRIVING RECORD? AA UNITED CAB COMPANY is hiring qualiﬁed individuals for driver positions. “Must Pass Drug Test & Physical”. Call (704) 482-7000 HELP WANTED: RIVERSIDE RIDING STABLES. Trail Guide, own transportation, dependable, prefer female. Full/Part-time. Must have experience with horses. Serious Inquiries Only! 828-288-1302.

NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 4770516 ONE ON ONE CARE is hiring for all shifts. Full/parttime hours available. Group homes are 6 beds or less. CNA/Nursing assistant jobs available but not required. No exp. necessary, all trainings included. Please apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby. SALES ASSOCIATE POSITION (FULL TIME). JB Ellis Locksmith is looking to hire a full time Sales Associate. Customer service experience a plus! Valid drivers license and background check required. EOE. Apply in person at 110 Grigg St., Shelby, NC. EXPERIENCED CARPENTERS & SIDING HANGERS NEEDED. (Must Have Own Hand Tools) Pay Based On Experience. “We Do 1st QUALITY WORK!” Contact Geno Wyatt at Wyatt Construction. (864) 490-8323 TRUCK DRIVER POSITIONS AVAILABLE. TRUCK DRIVER - CDL A - 1 YEAR EXP. - FLATBED DRIVERS - $3000 SIGNON BONUS - WEEKENDS OFF - WEEKLY PAY - BENEFITS - KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC Ph. 1-800-811-0947 EXT 129

PLANT DELIVERY SPECIALST. The Plant Delivery Specialist role is a diverse position, involving professional customer service, communication, and quality control. This position requires an Active CDL class A license. We are looking for motivated individuals who can manage their time effectively. The role requires drive and a sense of accountability because the day-to-day working environment will involve very little direct supervision. Responsibilities/ Requirements: Safely and Professionally operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle. Communicate directly with customers to insure timely delivery of product. Make all assigned deliveries within the allotted time frame. Possess an active CDL Class A license. Provide Customer relation support. “tailgate” Plants to rear of trailer for customer. Maintain/Manage proper Invoicing and Accountability practices. Additional information: Paid Orientation and Training. Constant and Regular WEEKLY Home Time. Full-Time Year-Round Employment. Top Pay package. Entry Level Opportunities Available.(407) 792-5956 ed@eastcoasttropicals.com SHELBY CAREGIVER. Part time Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm. Non-smoker, good driver with car. Spend time with learning disabled female adult. Socialize, shop, lunch, sightsee. 2 Saturdays a month. $12 an hour. Leave message why you want this job. 828-894-8356.

MIND & BODY WELLNESS, PLLC. At Mind & Body Wellness, we treat Behavioral Health, Suboxone Therapy for opioid addiction, and Primary Care! From childhood to geriatrics, we’re here for examination, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing wellness. Completely HIPAA approved Telehealth appts! (910) 387-3840 ltindall@mindandbodywellnesspllc.com PAINTING SERVICES. Over 25 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message. (704) 4358062. LOOK! WANT YOUR UTILITY BUILDING MOVED? Call me, Richard Baker. We move anywhere. (704) 473-9736 RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE for small job repairs and ﬁxes. Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058.

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FULL TIME NANNY NEEDED. WE ARE IN NEED OF A FULL TIME NANNY AND LIGHT HOUSEKEEPER. WE LIVE IN THE STONEVILLE, NC AREA. WE HAVE A HIGH ENERGY CHILD WHO LOVES THE OUTDOORS. WE ARE SEEKING CARE M-F; 8-5. REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: CPR, NON-SMOKER, GOOD WITH PETS, RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION, REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED, RESUME SUGGESTED. CANDIDATES WITH CHILDREN ARE WELCOME TO APPLY. BACKGROUND CHECK WILL BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO HIRE. (252) 622-8684 JESSICABROOKE1103@YAHOO.COM

WEATHER PERMITTING: SUNDAY, 5/16, 8AM-2PM. Parking area of Southside Flea Market, 1316 South Lafayette St., Shelby. Solid Leather belts & billfolds, men’s clothing; overalls, carp pants, etc., socks, signs, ﬂags, paper products, washing products & other misc items.

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY 2 FAMILY YARD SALE. Saturday, May 22, 8am-1pm. Household items, clothes, shoes and much more. 2249 Albert Blanton Rd., Shelby, NC 28152 COMMUNITY YARD SALE. Sat. May 22nd, 2021, 7am -2pm. Come See Us At The Depot!! We are sure to have something you need!! 202 Price Street, Lattimore, NC 28089 TOWNWIDE YARD SALE, MOORESBORO. Sat. June 12th, 2021 from 06:00 AM - ? 306 West Main Street, Mooresboro, NC 28114

FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Maintain rental properties. Must have valid NC Drivers license. Pay depends on experience. (704) 473-4299

2 FAMILY YARD SALE Sat., May 22nd, 2021 from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Including Tools, Household Items & Much More! 406 & 444 Trinity Ch. Rd., Mooresboro, NC 28114

COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 480-9340

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COATS PERFORMANCE MATERIALS (Patrick Yarns) 501 York Road, Kings Mountain. Apply Within. For more information, email jobs-nor thamerica@coats. com or call 980-291-2216. HIRING IMMEDIATELY ! Multiple Positions. Days and Nights Available. ABM Industries at NEG located at 940 Washburn Switch Rd., Shelby, NC. Apply at abm.jobs@ jobaline.com Questions? Call 704-434-2261 ext. 22473

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES DAILY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. HometownShelby. com announces a new Business Opportunity daily. Visit online and click on the day of the week. NC4Ever@email. com

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IN NEED OF PARTS PULLER. Auto Parats U Pull & Scrap Metal of Lincolnton. Must have your own tools. Apply in person at 851 Car Farm Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092, 704-735-5085.

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TRIPLE D PAINTING LLC. All your painting needs, free estimates, over 25 yrs experience! Framing, facial boards and much more wood work available! Making your home, building or business look new again. (704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail.com CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Spring Tune-up Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-477-9119 or 704-472-9367. EXPERIENCED CARPENTER looking for work, porches, decks, room additions, etc. I have tools and transportation and OSHA certification. 704-974-4793. CANIPE’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, LLC 704692-7536 Mulch, Gravel, Brush Clean Up, Driveway Repair, Parking Pad, Tractor Work. Call Chuck 704-6927536. HANDYMAN SERVICES. NOW IS THE TIME for all your pressure washing needs. Offering: mulching, trees and bushes trimmed, clean flower beds, minor repairs, decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available. We will show up and do the job. Call us first, 704692-4449. SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 5321587

ROOFING, SIDING, GUTTERS, LEAF GUARDS. Tim’s Roof Contractors is your local professional on all types of shingle roofing, metal roofing, Flat roofing and we install all styles and colors of vinyl siding, soffits, fascia trim and aluminum wrap. We are highly rated on Google 4.9 stars with 135 reviews/ BBB accredited with an A+ rating/ Background checked plus Owens Corning Preferred Contractors status. We offer Free Quotes / Roofing repairs and replacement services. Call us to talk to the local pro for services in Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln and Rutherford Counties. Call us today 980-522-5606 or contact us through our website timsroof.com. We would like to earn your business. (980) 522-5606 sales@ timsroof.com BUSH HOGGING & GRASS CUTTING. Reasonable Prices! Cleveland County Area. Call (704) 472-4037 IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up. I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drugfree, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750 J & H JUNK REMOVAL Locally owned and operated company, offering Junk Removal, Demo Services, and MORE! Serving Rutherford, Cleveland, Polk counties and surrounding areas. Call today for your free estimate! (828) 351-9168 hardinjonesmoving@gmail.com

WHOLESALE GUTTER SUPPLY. SPI Distribution is your local source for gutter coil and accessories. Stocking 14 of the most popular colors along with top leaf protection options. Conveniently located along I-74 at 5123 E. Dixon Blvd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Better Quality - Better Service everyday. (704) 7504395 spisales@spigutter.com

ANTIQUES UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION: Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Jewelry and MORE. Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on FB. 828-382-0075.

BENEFIT YARD SALE. Sat., May 22nd, 2021 from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the 8th St. Church of God, 906 S. 8th St., Bessemer City, NC 28061. All proceeds go to the NC Church of God Children’s Home. For more info call 704-674-7919.

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WHIRLPOOL POWER SAVER AIR CONDITIONER 18,000 BTU, thermostat controlled, comes with support bracket, only used 1 summer, been in storage, $290. Cherry entry or sofa table, 48x20x29, has a few scratches, still good shape, $40; Big Man wooden rocking chair, $50. (704) 297-0063 OLDER MODEL SNAPPER. Riding lawnmower. Call for info. (828) 201-0133 DEER CORN. SHELLED, 50lbs, $8. 828-287-3272. FREE SWIMMING POOL. Need help to get. Call for info. 828-980-4731. (828) 9804731 INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINE CONSEW #225 with rug binder attachment. $500.00. Call: 704-482-1595. TRAILER FOR SALE. 7X20 3500 lb axles. Dual Axle with loading ramps, wired with lights, $2500. 828-829-3468. 50+ TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW. More on the way! Areas largest selection, quality, best price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-2455895. SCREEN PRINTING SUPPLIES FOR SALE. Real Cheap! Call 828-289-3601. HAVE A TRAILER NOT USING? SELL IT! J. Johnson Sales INC. Buy, Sale, Trade trailers. Must have title. Call 828-245-5895. MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Time to stock up for next fall! $60 per load. Oak or mixed. 828-395-0758. 18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,395. 704-482-3166.

(2) CEMETARY PLOTS FOR SALE. Great Deal! Cleveland Memorial Park. $7,245 for both! For more info call 704473-2435. UTILITY TRAILER FOR SALE. 7 X 10 ft., used for hauling lawnmowers, golf carts, etc. Tail gate equipped with Gorilla lift. Call 828-2894417.

1999 REBEL CUSTOM SINGLE CAR CARRIER TRAILER. Locking tool box, double tandem, 16ft bed, GVWR=7,000, pull-out ramps. $3,000. 828-245-7866 leave message. ZERO TURN GRASSHOPPER LAWN MOWER FOR SALE. Diesel engine, 61” cut, $3800. Deal of the day!! 828429-3100. DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms. 704-300-5341- Steve; 704472-8865 - Cletus; 704-3005341- Todd (704) 692-1627 FOR SALE. Upright piano $450. Also Bernina serger sewing machine. 97 Western Novels (Mostly All New!) only $90 (704) 825-5701 PROPANE GRILL TANKS RE-FILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828-287-3272. TOMATO PLANTS FOR SALE $2, $3 OR $5. Coming Soon-Strawberry Plants - $2/ ea. Assorted Hanging Baskets by June. Please help me turn my hobby into a business. Located at 2553 Whelchel Rd., Mooresboro, NC 28114. Open: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri and Sat., 9am - Dark. Closed -Wed. & Sunday.

ALL TERRAIN MWD ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR. Frontier V6 (A7) by Magic Mobility. “Like New!” Must See! Cost $7000 will take $2000. Call (864) 491-3439 UTILITY BUILDINGS, STORAGE BUILDINGS. Steel, Wood, Vinyl. Some fully insulated, 1 to 2 day delivery if buy from stock. Cash or low down payment with monthly payments. No credit ok. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-2455895. TRAILER AND TRUCK. 2017 20 ft. Tandem Axle Travel Trailer, 4 new tires. Sleeper sofa, 1 side dining room (makes bed). $16,000.00 OBO. Bought new by a lady. Selling due to illness. 2015 Ford F150 Platinum Truck with ARE Cover. New tires. 30,000 miles. Owned by a lady. $39,000.00. 828-405-8316. ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455. 16X40 OR TWO STORY BUILDINGS BUILT ON SITE. 1 DAY INSTALL. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895. DELICIOUS SWEET SUGAR-FREE HEALTHY JUICE. www.USACarolina. com is where you will ﬁnd numerous products made in North Carolina from Muscadines. NC4Ever@email. com HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-6924449 or 828-248-1408. BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-248-1408.

BASKET OF MIXED GRAY STONE. You Haul. $150. 3 railroad ties, 2 telephone fence posts, $25 for all. You haul. Volleyball/badmiton poles $25. You haul. (704) 477-1936 HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855

HANDYMAN SERVICES. NOW IS THE TIME for all your pressure washing needs. Offering: mulching, trees and bushes trimmed, clean ﬂower beds, minor repairs, decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available. We will show up and do the job. Call us ﬁrst, 704692-4449.

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FOR SALE HAVE A STORAGE BUILDING NOT USING, OUTGROWN IT? Sell it, trade in for new bigger one. We take trades, we buy used buildings. Must be factory built, able to move. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895. ENCLOSED TRAILER IN STOCK. Dump trailers in stock and more on the way! J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-245-5895. FLAG POLES, FLAGS IN STOCK. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. Call 828-245-5895.

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LOST CAT! Graham Street/ Uptown Shelby. Gray/Tan/ White Female. Tipped ear. REWARD. If found call Pat. 704-419-2059.

17 BABY DUCKS. $4 each or $3 each for all. (704) 4668741

WANT TO BUY LOOKING FOR SMALL BUILDING TO BUY with 2 WINDOWS. (Kings Mountain Area). Call (704) 750-4081 WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES. WE PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR JUNK CARS, TRUCKS, VANS. CALL US ANYTIME. (704) 487-5244 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228 I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197

SHELBY SHOPPING. www. ShelbyNC.shop is the new way to shop Shelby area shops, stores, boutiques and more. Visit Online NC4Ever@email.com 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 CARPORTS, GARAGES, BUILDINGS, RV, BOAT COVERS IN STOCK. Areas largest on site display. Best selection, quality price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 Hwy. 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704482-2243. (704) 538-5788 RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GOKARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383. REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443 1970 CADILLAC MOTOR for sale. 472 cubic in. $750.00. 704-473-1079. OLD RECORDS LOT OF 7000. Over 7000 records, ranging from 40’s to early 70’s. Condition from good to brand new in plastic cover. NO Cherry picking. Must sell the entire lot. Records collected over several years. IE: Sinatra, Cline Elvis, etc. Serious buyers only please! (828) 625-9744 csisams@hotmail.com

RED SEX LINK PULLETS. Red Sex Link Pullets (AKA Golden Comets) hatched 4/6/21. $10 each. Please e-mail or call and leave a message. (704) 739-7806 ldb157722@gmail.com DOG KENNELS. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 20x20 tops, split kennels. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. 828-245-5895. LABRADOODLE PUPPIES. F-2, ready to go. Health guaranteed. 7 wks. $1200. (864) 492-2880

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175. WANT TO BUY 8FT. BUSHHOG. Please call, 828-4539854. WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935. WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488. WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 6921006

FARM & GARDEN GARDEN TILLING SERVICES AVAILABLE. Tractor with 6’ rototiller. Reasonable prices. No job too big or small. Call 704-692-4079 (704) 6924079 NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-2873272.

BOATS V-HULL 14FT BOAT/MOTOR/TRAILER. Aluminum V-hull boat, motor, trailer, anchor, gas tank, light kit $1500. Also large bird cage, $60. Rabbit hutch, $40. 704-4347016. (704) 600-5596

PETS & LIVESTOCK AMERICAN BULLY WITH PAPERS, $400.00. White and grey male 13 week old puppy, will only sell to a good home. (980) 238-9544

LABRADOODLE PUPPIES. Two female and 3 Male Labradoodle Puppies. Mom is a yellow AKC Lab and Dad is an AKC full size Poodle. One male is a copper or red color and others are cinnamon and light tan. Currently 6 weeks ready for new home at 8 weeks. Red Male $1200 others $1000. Don 864-492-5138. dvcaldwell38@ gmail.com

CARS & TRUCKS 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL1. Silver, V6 Auto, 3rd Row Seat, Sunroof and Moonroof, Leather, 196,000 miles, Rebuilt Motor, DVD Player, Chrome Wheels, $9800. Call (704) 300-1818

2016 BUICK LACROSSE PREMIUM. One owner, 94k miles, 6 cylinder, auto, loaded with all options, highway miles, lady driven, never smoked in, like new. Asking $13,000. Call 704-692-4449.

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GRAND PALMS RESORT, SURFSIDE BEACH SC, 8/88/15, $1470 week. HARBOR LIGHTS RESORT, 2BR, 2BA, Condo Living/Dining, 6/257/2, $1365 week. Serious inquiries only! 828-429-5787 leave message. BOOKING NOW. Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the heart of Myrtle Beach. $650 week. No texts please. Call 704-418-3790. OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Also, pullout couch, golf cart. Weeks and weekends. 704482-9781 or 704-472-5182. (704) 472-5182

1998 HARLEY DAVIDSON FATBOY. 46K miles. Ape Hangers, Custom Exhaust. $4500. (704) 472-1937

1980-1992 FORD TRUCK PARTS. Cabs, doors, etc. Call for price! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

2014 PALOMINO COLUMBUS FIFTH WHEEL EXCELLENT CONDITION 2014 PALOMINO COLUMBUS 385BH FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER. WE PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 2013 AND HAVE KEPT THE MAINTENANCE UP-TO-DATE. WE RECENTLY INSTALLED A NEW 15,000 BTU AIR CONDITIONER, BRAND NEW REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, TWO NEW TOILETS, AND SKYLIGHT IN MAIN BATHROOM. NEW TIRES WERE INSTALLED IN 2020 AND A NEW BLACK WATER VALVE A MONTH AGO. ALL DEN FURNITURE HAS BEEN RECOVERED RECENTLY AS WELL. ALL SLIDES WORK AS EXPECTED AND EACH SLIDE HAS AN AWNING OVER IT. THERE IS A CLOSET WITH WASHER/ DRYER HOOKUPS IN THE MASTER BEDROOM AND THERE IS AN OUTSIDE KITCHEN WITH A SECOND MICROWAVE, REFRIGERATOR AND SINK. THERE IS A CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM INSIDE WHICH WORKS GREAT! THE THERMOSTAT WORKS FOR HEAT AND AIR AND THERE IS A GAS FIREPLACE IN THE DEN WITH A BLOWER FOR CHILLY NIGHTS. THE BUNKHOUSE WOULD SLEEP 4-5 KIDS AND HAS A SEPARATE 1/2 BATH AND ENTRY/EXIT DOOR. EACH TIME WE TAKE OUT, WE THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE INSIDE AND IT LITERALLY STILL SMELLS BRAND NEW. THE ONLY FLAW IS THE TOP OF THE CAP IS FADING A BIT. WE HAVE HAD IT WASHED AND WAXED FOR THE NEW OWNER TOO! IT’S REALLY A GREAT FIFTH WHEEL AND WE ARE ONLY SELLING BECAUSE WE DON’T NEED A BUNKHOUSE ANY LONGER. PLEASE CALL/ TEXT FOR MORE INFO AND PICTURES. (704) 477-0870 J OYC O O K E 7 11@ G M A I L . COM

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WANTED: LOOKING FOR OLDER Martin or Gibson guitar. Gift for uncle. Would consider other quality brands. God Bless. 704-538-9207, 843-670-9727.

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CAMPERS

CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES FOR SALE. Our Chihuahua puppies have the most adorable personalities, rare colors and extremely healthy. All of our Chihuahua puppies are bred in our home and are extremely socialized and loved! They are fun-loving, sweet, and very docile! Please Call or Text: 919-891-1841. timursgcu@aol.com

2002 HARLEY SPORTSTER for sale. 15,000 miles, new tires and new brakes. $4,200.00. 704-538-7784.

CAMPERS NICE 2006 TOY HAULER. 34’ long. New mattresses, sleeps 7. New interior paint, good tires, always stored under cover. $8500. Contact William. 704-974-6790, (704) 974-1350

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659, (803) 6359831 OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE FOR RENT. 2 bedroom with sleeper sofa WiFi, golf cart. Weeks and weekends available. 704-473-1494.

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Lady Ironmen softball players named SPC 1A All-Conference Coach AJ Henley named “Coach of the Year” by SPC 1A peers by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info After finishing the 2021 softball season at 7-7 overall, and 5-2 in SPC 1A play, Interim Head Coach Callie Hahn announced recently the Lady Ironmen had four players named to the Southern Piedmont 1A All-Conference team. Those players were juniors Aleigha Whisnant and Raegan Nowowiecki; sophomore Rileigh Kiser; and freshman Laila Davis. Here are the stats as per Coach Hahn, “Whisnant, the junior first baseman, led our

team in batting average and RBIs. The freshman, Davis, led our team in defensive percentage and doubles. Our starting pitcher, junior Raegan Nowowiecki, led our team pitching staff in wins and strikeouts, and sophomore Rileigh Kiser led the way in regular season hits and was tied for the team lead in triples.” Hahn also noted that Head Coach AJ Henley, who is recovering from double lung surgery in Chapel Hill, was named the conference’s Coach of the Year by his league peers. Said Hahn, “The great thing for the CHS softball future is that all these players will be back next year, and they also got experience playing in a playoff game.” About Henley’s return,

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Hahn said, “I know Coach Henley is eager to build off what this team has accomplished this year,” adding she couldn’t wait for him “…to be back in his spot with his team for the 2022 season.” Coach Scott Harrill, CHS’ Athletic Director, said it was great the coaches voted Coach A.J. Henley as the SPC 1A

softball Coach of the Year. Said Coach Harrill, “Interim Head Coach Callie Hahn, along with Coach Brian Kiser, led the team to a second-place finish in Coach Henley’s absence after his double lung transplant in January before the season started. As we know, he has been in Chapel Hill doing his rehab since then. Also, we are really proud of our girls who made All-Conference. The dedication and sacrifice these girls made were amazing. I am very thankful for Interim Head Coach Callie Hahn and all her hard work. I know the girls really had a great season with her leadership and that of assistant coach Brian Kiser. Coach Kiser worked hard with the girls as well, did a great job on the field, and kept in touch with Coach Henley on a regular basis.” Harrill continued, “Coach Henley has always been one of the hardest working coaches in our area. He takes great pride in his work. The conference coaches missed him, and they know the work he put in before the season started. It was a great honor for them to select him even though he is working to recover from the health issues that COVID-19 brought.” Of his being honored by his peers, Coach Henley said (via a text), “I was very surprised when I found out. I hate that I

Eleven named to 2021 Cherryville Sports Hall of Fame by MIKE POWELL Special to the Eagle

CHERRYVILLE – Terry Whisnant, Jr., one of the top scorers in North Carolina high school basketball history, and Thomas Bess, a three-sport standout, are among 11 individuals named to the Cherryville Sports Hall of Fame 2021 induction class. The hall of fame committee voted in the new inductees at a recent meeting, making its choices from a field of 26 individual nominees along with three teams. One team was chosen for induction – the 1985 Cherryville High boys basketball squad that won the N.C. 2A championship under the direction of the late David Watkins. The state title teams in baseball from 1980 and 1982 were also nominated. The organization, which has been inactive for more than a decade, met in March to regroup, elect officers, and set a new agenda. The Cherryville Sports Hall of Fame has not inducted any new members since 2005.

Two inductees, recreation and youth sports activist Skeet Brackett, and Larry Boyles, an acclaimed amateur boxer in the 1950s and a member of the Carolinas Boxing Hall of Fame, will be honored posthumously. Another new member, former two-sport athlete Kenneth Harris, who played football at the University of Georgia, will be enshrined in 2022. His induction is postponed due to travel considerations. Cherryville boys basketball coach Scott Harrill earned a spot in the hall of fame in the same year in which he became Gaston County’s career leader in coaching victories. Harrill’s career record at Cherryville stands at 384-170. Also named are former women’s basketball players Ebonee Johnson, Abbey Owens and Sonya Hoyle, along with Cameron Lovelace, a two-sport star in football and basketball, and Trentavious Friday, a track star who holds three state records and a national record in sprint events. The committee set the

date of the 2021 banquet for Oct. 2, at the Cherryville First Baptist Church Life Center. The guest speaker will be Duke basketball legend and former NBA player Gene Banks, who earlier this spring was named athletics director at Gaston College. The college is in the process of reviving a sports program that has been dormant since the 1970s. In accepting the speaking engagement, Banks said via email, “I am honored to have been asked to speak. We will make it a day to remember and a day of bonding and partnership with the lovely City of Cherryville and Gaston College. When I speak, I like to involve and get everyone engaged.” Banks, who will oversee start-up programs in men’s basketball, baseball, women’s softball, beach volleyball, and EA sports in 2021-22, has a connection to Cherryville through the late Max Crowder, a Cherryville native who served as trainer for men’s basketball during Banks’s time at Duke.

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CHS Lady Ironmen head softball coach, AJ Henley doing what he loves, coaching his ladies to do their best on the softball field. This game was between CHS and the Lady Wildcats of North Gaston HS, played in February 2020 before COVID-10 shut things down. was not physically there with the team, but they knew I was watching every game. I stayed in contact with Coach Hahn and Coach Kiser. I think the two of them did a great job. The doctors have said I should be back on the field next season and I can’t wait!” Coach Hahn said the stats for the four Lady Ironmen are as follows: Nowowiecki – 109

strikeouts in 14 games; Davis – Constant on defense. Led the team with a fielding percentage of .979, and only committed one error during the season; Whisnant – Led the team with batting average and RBIs; and Kiser – Led team in hits and was a close second for overall batting average. (Additional information by Brian Kiser)

Florida native, Ms. Dana Croston, the Achievement Day speaker, who is a new member, spoke on why she joined ECA.

Karen Rhyne, of Gastonia, was given the 2020 Outstanding Member of the Year Award.

Patti Wells, of Gastonia: was given the 2020 Outstanding Leadership Award. (photos provided)

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From Page 1 Medical Center. The following volunteers were recognized for their outstanding 2020 ECA contributions and service hours: Patti Wells, Gastonia: 2020 Outstanding Leadership Award. Ms. Wells’ leadership during the challenges of COVID was essential to the organization’s continued service. Karen Rhyne, Gastonia: 2020 Outstanding Member of the Year Award. Ms. Rhyne was acknowledged for her commitment and service to ECA, especially for creating an atmosphere of fun and laughter. Members were also recognized for the many volunteer hours contributed during the challenges of 2020: Linda Jozwiakowski, Gastonia: 1,000 hours; Bertie Smith, Gastonia: 1,000 hours; Betty Willis, Belmont: 1,000 hours; Audrey Hunt, Gastonia: 500 hours; Rita Kincaid, Gastonia: 500 hours; Pamela Myers, Gastonia: 500 hours; Angela Nona, Gastonia: 500 hours; Martha Spurrier, Gastonia: 500 hours; Mary Upton, Gastonia: 500 hours; Patti Wells, Gastonia: 500 hours; and Elsie Williamson, Lowell: 500 hours.

Two volunteers were recognized for their length of volunteer service: Nina Tarte, Gastonia: 55 years; and Betty Willis, Belmont: 25 years. Gaston County ECA received “Gold Level” recognition by the state association for the 5,263 volunteer hours provided. As part of the NC Extension and Community Association, Gaston County ECA proudly recognizes 108 years of service. The volunteer organization resulted from North Carolina being one of six southern states to pioneer home demonstration work. In 1911, NC State University hired Jane McKimmon to organize girls’ tomato clubs across the rural parts of the state, teaching girls how to plant, grow and can tomatoes. Mothers were very excited about activities of the tomato clubs (1912-1920) and wanted to have programs of their own. As a result, during 1913 Jane McKimmon and the Cooperative Extension agents in the 14 counties started home demonstration clubs for farm women. Agents were trained to go into rural areas and demonstrate homemaking techniques, mainly food preservation and clothing construction, to isolated farm women.

The NC Organization of Home Demonstration Clubs (1920-1966) was officially organized to extend Home Economics Extension programming into communities across the state. Later, Negro Home Demonstration Clubs of North Carolina (19401946) were formed. These two groups merged in 1967 to form the NC Extension Homemakers Association, Inc. (1967-2000) and continued to extend delivery of programs across the state. In 2000, this vital organization became the NC Extension and Community Association (ECA) and continues to be an important partner with NC Cooperative Extension. Although its name and activities may have changed throughout the years, ECA’s mission has stayed the same – to enrich the quality of life for individuals and families through lifelong learning, leadership development, and community service. Anyone interested in being a part of ECA and how to become involved can contact Pam Bryson for more information and details at pam. bryson@gastongov.com, or call her at (704) 865-3291. Also, visit us online at www.gaston.ces.ncsu.edu.

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