Cherryville Eagle 6-21-23

One Body One Mission still going strong; helping kids with school supplies

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Still going strong in spite of past COVID-19 issues, the Annual Cherryville Community School Supply Drive is, according to its organizers, registering students for the 2023-2024 school year for the One Body One Mission backpack drive.

Kim Eaker, one of the organizers, said recently via email, “We will be registering students from now until Aug. 1. If you need assistance with your child’s school supplies, call Barbara at St. John’s Lutheran Church during regular business hours.”

Ms. Eaker further noted that, “Cherryville Area ministry and community churches and organizations will be sponsoring the event.”

Families with school-age children are asked to please join with Cherryville Area Ministries on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at First Wesleyan Church, Cherryville, located on Pink Street for, as Ms. Eaker noted, “…music

by the Praise Band, hot dogs, and free haircuts. Be sure and register your child soon.”

Again, One Body One Mission’s Community School Supply Drive is where parents and grandparents can get help as soon the new 2023 – 2024 school year will soon be upon them, noted Ms. Eaker.

“Don’t forget to call and register your child(ren) for a back pack filled with school supplies to be prepared for a fresh new start,” she stated in her email.

It’s easy to register. Eaker wrote, you just call St. John’s Lutheran Church, 800 N. Pink St., Cherryville, at (704) 435-9264, from now until Aug. 1, and, said Eaker, “Come join us for a morning of giving, dedicated to serving the children of the Cherryville community with school supplies.”

As has been done for many years since the event began, hot dogs and refreshments will be provided by St. John’s Lutheran Church’s “Table of Grace” ministry team.

Again, to register, or for more information, call (704) 435-9264.

Governor Cooper vetoes compelled speech bill (SB 364)

Veto complained bill would “eliminate training that can help us understand the unconscious bias we all bring to our work and our communities”

by CJ STAFF

Gov. Roy Cooper has recently vetoed a bill designed to prevent compelled speech

for people seeking jobs with state government or local community colleges. The bill also would prevent state government agencies from promoting a list of 13 proscribed concepts. “In North Carolina, the diversity of our people is a strength. This legislation attempts to eliminate training

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City of Cherryville’s 2023-2024 proposed budget is $16,491,725

A three (3) percent reduction in the electric rates was approved. Cherryville will now have one of the lowest electrical rates in the area.

by MICHAEL E. POWELL michael@cfmedia.info

The Cherryville City Council met on Monday night, June 12, for their monthly regular session and, after approving the agenda and the minutes of two previous meetings (May 8, and May 30), moved ahead with discussing the numerous items on their recent agenda.

Mayor H.L. Beam, III, under the section where he gives his comments said he had nothing but praise for the city staff and employees for the help they gave everyone during and after the recent storm. He also thanked all the local power

companies from neighboring counties for their help as well, saying, “Cherryville will forever be grateful for all the help. The city is undergoing a lot of recovery work, so please have patience with us as we do our jobs. Our citizens and our

employees are very resilient.”

Mayor Beam mentioned the city had, so far, around 220-plus tons of debris that was put in the Gaston County landfill.

“Costs continue to rise,” said Mayor Beam, adding

the city has spent $500,000plus on clean-up already. Under Citizen’s To Be Heard, businessman Rusty Wise spoke to council, asking about the bidding process on the Historical Museum, wanting to know See BUDGET, Page 3

City’s 1st Juneteenth celebration fills Mini Park with music, food and fun

Saturday event was “a long time in coming,” but its day finally arrived by

MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Cherryville’s first-ever Juneteenth celebration finally came to pass after a couple of past attempts to bring the holiday’s events to the city. Some of the participant’s said it was a day that was a long time in coming, but it’s day had “finally arrived!”

David Day, Downtown Director of the Cherryville Main Street Program welcomed everyone last Saturday, June 17, to the city’s downtown Mini Park, for the small town’s first-ever Juneteenth celebration. A couple of reasons were cited for the event’s having to be postponed; primarily the downtown Streetscape construction and its delays, and perhaps the biggest issue –

that can help us understand the unconscious bias we all bring to our work and our communities,” Cooper wrote in his veto message for Senate Bill 364. “It is troubling that a legislature that witnessed open racism on the floor of the House of Representatives wants to stop training aimed at creating a more effective and understanding workforce.

the COVID -19 pandemic and the fears it caused.

Mayor H.L. Beam also welcomed Donna Beringer, of the Cherryville Main Street Program, as well as city councilman Jon Aber-

Instead of pretending that bias and racism don’t exist, the legislature should instead encourage training that can help eliminate discrimination so we can work toward common goals.”

Cooper did not spell out details of the “open racism” he alleged. It’s possible he was referring to an exchange last month between Rep. Jeffrey McNeely, R-Ired-

nethy. He then gave a brief history about the public holiday, then read the proclamation, which had been mounted on a plaque.

Mayor Beam said, “PROCLAMATION –

ell, and Rep. Abe Jones, D-Wake. During a debate about a bill to expand Opportunity Scholarships, McNeely interrupted Jones’ floor speech. McNeely asked Jones whether he believed his admission as a student at Harvard was linked to his race or his status as an athlete. Jones is black.

McNeely later apologized for the question. Republican

WHEREAS, on January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, setting in motion the end of slavery in the United State; and –See JUNETEENTH, Page 4

House leaders stripped him of a leadership position as majority whip.

The House approved S.B. 364 with a party-line 72-46 vote. Every Republican supported it. All voting Democrats opposed it. The Senate approved the measure, 3015. Three Senate Democrats joined Republicans to approve the bill’s final version. See VETOES, Page 2

At the Monday night, June 12 regular City Council meeting, Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam, III presented Donald Richard “Quack” Alexander a copy of the proclamation honoring his many years of work with the Cherryville Little League program and Cherryville baseball. With Mr. Alexander is his mother, Rachel, his sister, Mary Capps, his wife, Kimberly, and his, son, Bryce. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

This 2019 Eagle file photo shows the ladies manning the 2ndgrade back pack and supplies table. They were (L-R) Cherryville Elementary second grade teacher Kelly Brown, Leigh Carpenter, and Pam Owens. See more photos on page 9A.

Cherryvillle Mayor H.L. Beam, Mr. David Day, and City Council member Jon Abernethy presented the first-ever Juneteenth Day celebration proclamation to one of the event’s organizers, Mrs. Bernice Harris, of Cherryville. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

■ OBITUARIES

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ARRESTS

5-30: Charles Randel Miller, 32, 301 Brown St., Cherryville; DWLR; DR/allow reg. plate not displayed; no liability insurance; WSOJ/Gaston County (larceny); WSOJ/ Gaston County; WSOJ/ Cleveland County; two WSOJ’s/Lincoln County. $25,000 secured bond.

Gary Hester

CHERRYVILLE – Mr. Gary Wayne Hester, 67, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Hospice at Wendover in Shelby.

Gary was born on Nov. 24, 1955 in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late Lester Ernest Hester and Eva Sue Auton Hester.

He was retired as a general manager for KFC. Gary was a long-time member of Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Judy Wall Hester of the home; a daughter, Debbie Hester Jones (Todd); a son, Michael Scott Hester (Sheina); a sister, Leslie Wall (Terry); eight grandchildren: Mark Hester, Landon Gray, Alexis Hester, Logan and Brayden Jones, Breanna, and Nester and Aaron Bridges; a niece, Jennifer Adams (Chris); two nephews, Ricky Wall (Carissa), and Steven Wall; a great-niece, Kayla Wall; and great-nephews, Adam and Daniel Wall.

The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m., on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Stamey – Cherryville Funeral Home.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church with the Rev. Bobby Holtsclaw officiating.

Burial followed the service in City Memorial Cemetery in Cherryville.

Memorials may be made to Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church, 318 W. Ballard St., Cherryville, NC, 28021.

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

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

Janet S. Jones

CHERRYVILLE – Janet

Sue Neill Jones, 74, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Atrium Health Cleveland.

She was born Aug. 31, 1948 in Cleveland County to the late J.B. and Margie Sisk Neill.

Janet was a lifelong member of First Wesleyan Church in Cherryville. She was an elementary school teacher for 31 years in Bessemer City. Janet loved watching sports and was an avid Duke fan. She knew everyone and if she didn’t know someone, she made it her mission to find out every detail about them. She loved people and never met a stranger. Her greatest joy in life was her two precious grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Thomas E. Jones, Jr.; son and daughter-in-law, Neill and Katie Jones; grandchildren, Jaxson and Kynzie; sister, Beth Sain; brother, Randy Neill and wife, Candace; niece and nephews, Nicole Sain, Jason and Erica Neill, and Kyle Neill; sister-in-law, Jeana Neill; and great-nephew and niece, Kaiden and Remi.

A memorial service was held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 12:30 p.m., at First Wesleyan Church, with Rev. Mark Poe officiating. The family received friends from 11 a.m., to 12:15 p.m., prior to the service at the church.

A private inurnment was held at Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery Columbarium.

Memorials may be made to First Wesleyan Church –AC Fund, 800 N. Pink St., Cherryville, NC, 28021.

Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com.

Carpenter – Porter Funeral and Cremation Services served the family of Mrs. Jones.

Bill allowing BCBSNC to reorganize signed into law by Cooper

by THERESA OPEKA

CJ staff

Gov. Roy Cooper signed four bills into law Saturday, including the controversial H.B.346, Reorganization & Economic Development Act, which will allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company for billions in surplus revenue.

“Our goal is comprehensive health insurance with access to care in every county of our state at the most affordable cost possible, and this legislation with consumer protections in place aims to keep the company strong while continuing its commitment to its North Carolina home,” Cooper, a Democrat, said in a press release.

The measure passed the Senate with a bipartisan vote of 41 to 5 on May 30, with five Democrats voting against it. It passed 86-26 in the House in April.

Rep. John Bradford, R-Mecklenburg, one of the bill’s sponsors, said it works to level the playing field for

5-31: Danielle Nicole Greason, 32, 116 Daring Dr., Cherryville; one count misdemeanor giving fictitious information to officer. Released on a written promise.

6-3: Matthew Chandler Whitworth, 38, 163 Chestnut Ln., Gastonia; one count each misdemeanor simple possession of a Schedule III controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; and DWLR/impaired revocation. $5,000 secured bond.

6-9: Antwan Jamarrus Vanshan Jones, 31, 312 Howell St., Cherryville, was arrested at Lincolnton Hwy. & Foster St., Gaston County, by GCPD officers on three (3) counts of an OFA for contempt of court/perjury/court violations.

6-12: Jessie James Estes, 51, 125 Beam St., Cherryville, was arrested at 366 W Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, by Gastonia PD officers on one count of a warrant from another agency.

6-13: Harold Dalton Canup, 19, 411 N. Pine St., Cherryville, was arrested at 1018 Dallas –Cherryville Hwy., Gaston County, by GCPD officers on one count of a warrant from another agency.

6-14: Michael Dean Truesdale, 68, 240 Hephzibah Church Rd., Crouse,

VETOES

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The bill called on each affected state agency to “refrain from soliciting or requiring an applicant for employment to endorse or opine about beliefs, affiliations, ideals, or principles regarding matters of contemporary political debate or social action as a condition of employment.” Agencies also would be banned from asking job applicants about “actions in support of, or in opposition to” political and social issues. The bill would not prevent job applicants from speaking voluntarily about political or social issues.

was arrested at 2264 Lincolnton Hwy., Cherryville, by GCPD officers on one count of an OFA for contempt of court/perjury/ court violation.

INCIDENTS

6-3: CPD officer reports simple possession of a Schedule III controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia; and DWLR/impaired revocation by listed suspect who drove w/revoked OL and possessed listed illegal items. Seized: 0.50 dosage unites of Buprenorphine HCl 8 mg.; two (2) cut straws; and one pill crusher. Closed/cleared by arrest.

6-4: CPD officer and man report counterfeiting/ forgery by listed suspect who attempted to passed a counterfeit $100 bill at Cherryville’s Food Lion. Closed by other means.

6-5: Cherryville woman reports motor vehicle theft ($1,000/Kawasaki motorcycle) by listed suspects who stole listed item from victim’s residence. Case is active and under further investigation.

6-5: Bessemer City woman reports all other larceny by unknown person(s) who stole/carried away a Craftsman weed eater (valued at $200) and a folding ladder ($300). Case is active and under further investigation.

6-8: GCPD officers report closing/clearing by arrest a drug/narcotic violation, and a drug equipment violation at Dale Dr., and E. Church St., Cherryville.

6-9: Vale and Cherryville women report missing adult (19 years old female) who “left the res-

fort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress.

• A meritocracy is inherently racist or sexist.

• The United States was created by members of a particular race or sex for the purpose of oppressing members of another race or sex.

• The United States government should be violently overthrown.

• Particular character traits, values, moral or ethical codes, privileges, or beliefs should be ascribed to a race or sex or to an individual because of the individual’s race or sex.

idence”, according to the CPD report. Case is active.

6-9: Three women and one man from Cherryville report simple assault w/ minor injuries reported as they assaulted each other in view of the public. Case is active and under further investigation.

6-12: GCPD officers report closing/clearing by arrest a trespassing incident at 104 Moore St., Cherryville.

WRECKS

6-1: A vehicle driven by Laura Mae Fredell, 48, 126 Omni Rd., Gaffney, S.C., told the responding officer that another vehicle (on Church St.) was turning and to avoid hitting that vehicle in the rear she went into the other travel lane. As she traveled into that travel lane, she collided with a vehicle driven by Dominique Lasha Hamilton, 35, 116 Deaton Ave., Lincolnton. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Fredell vehicle: $200; to the Hamilton vehicle: $1,000.

6-2: A vehicle driven by Danny Hill Renn, 47, 1535 Leonard’s Fork Church Rd., Lincolnton, was traveling straight ahead in the Walmart parking lot and proceeded to make a left turn into the aisle of the lot’s lane. As he did so, he struck a concrete pole/w/ sign which uprooted from the pavement, cracking the pavement. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Renn vehicle: $800.

6-2: A vehicle driven by James Daniel Cantrell, 58, 124 Rayfield Dr., Bessemer City, failed to reduce his speed while traveling on Church St.,

and collided in the rear with a vehicle driven by Judy Elaine Ellington, 80, 208 S. Mulberry St., Cherryville. Mr. Cantrell told the responding officer an envelope fell between the seats and he looked to find it and that is when the vehicles collided. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Cantrell vehicle: $1,500; to the Ellington vehicle: $2,500.

6-3: A vehicle driven by Clint Matthew Gantt, 23, 381 Old Fallston Rd., Cherryville, was attempting to make a left turn into Taco Bell’s parking lot from Church St., and a vehicle driven by Timothy Scott Washington, 49, 9007 Meredith Leigh Ln., Cherryville, was traveling westbound on Church Street. The Gantt vehicle failed to yield to oncoming traffic and the Washington vehicle then collided with the Gantt vehicle. No injuries reported. Est. damage to the Gant vehicle: $2,500; to the Washington vehicle: $3,000. The Washington vehicle was towed to Sawyer’s Towing by Sawyer’s Towing.

6-3: A vehicle driven by Paulette Leona Barron, 32, 306, W. Ballard St., Cherryville, was traveling east on E. Main St., and ran off the roadway, colliding w/a utility pole. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Barron vehicle: $6,500; to the utility pole: $1,000. The Barron vehicle was towed to McDaniel’s Towing by McDaniel’s Towing.

PUBLIC NOTICE

SALE OF CITY PROPERTY

An offer of $400,000 has been submitted for the purchase of certain property owned by the City of Cherryville, more particularly described as follows:

Delta Dental and BCBSNC, two hospital service corporations. He said the not-forprofit entities currently under state law don’t have the same flexibility as other companies.

“Blue Cross NC appreciates the leadership of the General Assembly and the Governor to address the growing health care needs of our state,” Sara Lang, spokesperson for NCBCBS, said in an emailed statement. “We are proud to work in partnership to make health care more affordable, easier to navigate, and accessible for all North Carolinians. Blue Cross NC will continue to listen to and support the communities we serve, looking at ways to bring the right solutions and meaningful partnerships to support our customers and our state’s economy.”

Ahead of last month’s vote, N.C. State Treasurer Dale Folwell urged lawmakers to remove it from the Senate calendar and consider amendments suggested by State Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey. See BILL, Page 6

A section of the legislation titled “Dignity in state government workplaces” would ban state government workplaces and training programs from compelling employees to support any of 13 concepts:

• One race or sex is inherently superior to another race or sex.

• An individual, solely by virtue of his or her race or sex, is inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive.

• An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her race or sex.

• An individual’s moral character is necessarily determined by his or her race or sex.

• An individual, solely by virtue of his or her race or sex, bears responsibility for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race or sex.

• Any individual, solely by virtue of his or her race or sex, should feel discom-

• The rule of law does not exist, but instead is a series of power relationships and struggles among racial or other groups.

• All Americans are not created equal and are not endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

• Governments should deny to any person within the government’s jurisdiction the equal protection of the law.

A caveat in the bill explains that the prohibition on compelled speech does not apply to speech protected by the First Amendment.

Cooper has vetoed more bills than all previous N.C. governors combined. His veto of S.B. 364 marks his third veto this year and the 78th veto since he took office in 2017.

Lawmakers have voted to override Cooper 25 times, including both previous bills the governor vetoed this year.

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

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

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

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

A qualifying higher bid is one that raises the existing offer to an amount not less than $420,050.00.

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

The buyer must pay cash at closing.

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

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

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COUNTY’S

Gastonia kids learn from Hands-on, Farm-to-Table experience

by MARY ELLIOTT Communications/Marketing Director

City of Gastonia

The City of Gastonia’s

“Keep Gastonia Beautiful” program is making the farmto-table real for school age children as they experience hands-on what it’s like to see locally produced food and make a meal.

The project received a $15,000 grant earlier this year from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation to connect farmers with populations facing food insecurity while educating them with farm-to-table experiences.

“We are expecting about 500 kids this summer to educate on this topic thanks to our amazing partnership

BUDGET

From Page 1 if there was a plan in place or not for the museum. Mr. Wise said he heard that some bids were open and some were closed, which he again wondered if such was correct. He noted that all previous bids were scrapped. He also asked when were all the city’s decisions being made and where, noting that hundreds of thousands of dollars were allocated in the city’s budget but that he felt most of it was being spent downtown.

Mr. Wise said he appreciates what Mr. Patrick O’Leary is doing for Cherryville, and added that he loves his small town but asked the city not to do things the way they are currently doing them.

Mike “Booze” Dellinger also spoke noting also that everything downtown looks good, but he had some questions about the city’s stance on the historical museum. It is Mr. Dellinger’s wish the historical museum be left alone and left as a museum.

He turned to Mr. O’Leary, who was also present in the audience, and said, “I’m begging you to leave (the) building alone.” He said for the city or anyone to “mess” with the museum “…is like messing with (someone’s) family.”

The Rev. Dr. Dennis Bean, pastor of Anthony Grove Baptist Church, spoke next on the relinquishment of the ETJ rights by the city.

Rev. Bean told council their recent public hearings on this particular matter were “…a farce; a dog and pony show,” and informing them they didn’t listen to the comments and wishes of their citizens on the matter, adding that no one at the meetings he referenced spoke in favor of the ETJ mat-

with the Gastonia Farmers Market and RAM’s Kitchen,” said “Keep Gastonia Beautiful” Administrator Juliann Lehman.

How the Program Works

On Thursday, June 15, at 9:30 a.m., at Gastonia Farmers Market, a group of school age children participated in a lesson about food from different farmers and learn how to create a healthy snack for the group. Children came from summer camps located at Schiele Museum, Boys and Girls Club, T. Jeffers Recreation Center, First Wesleyan Church, Warlick YMCA, the Dream Center, and the Erwin Center. Transportation was provided by the summer programs. The program can also be brought

right to the students at their location.

Project Details:

Farm To Table/

Cultivating Opportunity

The majority of the funds donated will be, or are, used to buy fresh produce directly from local farms available at the Gastonia Farmers Market then allow the RAMS (Really Amazing Meals with Soul) Kitchen to prepare food options to enhance public education through hands-on learning. The RAMS Kitchen is located in the Highland Community, where residents are lacking access to healthy foods.

“It’s very exciting to see the kids learn and embrace what farm-to-table is all about,” said Lehman.

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ter, noting that decisions were made based on what he termed “…big money from out of town.”

At this point, city councilman Jon Abernethy asked Dr. Bean if he had spoken to all the property owners who chose to sell their property to Piedmont Lithium?

Said Councilman Abernethy, “We could not have done this without them doing that. They are the ones who made the decision (to sell their property).”

City Manager Brian Dalton noted to Rev. Bean that Piedmont Lithium will be in “… an uphill battle to get a permit approved”, and that no actual decisions have been made on the approval of the project.

Mr. Patrick O’Leary spoke next saying he appreciated the city’s storm clean-up and the responses in getting things done. He also spoke about the company doing a lot of work in Cherryville, Cherryville Main Street LLC, noting its job is to restore the properties in the downtown, which so far, they have done with 27 properties.

“Our focus in this is not on speed,” said Mr. O’Leary, “but on quality of work, getting the job done, and such. We have donated back to the city in this and are working alongside Vickie and Chris Spurling. Our motivation is simply this: we are working on something worthwhile and it is a joy to do so. We stand by the choices we made. We ask others to be patient. We need parking, a restaurant, and more on Main Street. We will be keeping everyone up to date and we are optimistic about Cherryville’s future.”

Mrs. Vickie Spurling spoke, urging council to continue to consider selling the historical museum building. She noted the work it needs still to be done, such as a new roof and updated HVAC. “Patrick; all of us; we all care about history and having a museum,” she said.

Former mayor, Wade Stroupe spoke, thanking Mr. O’Leary for what he has done to date for Cherryville.

“People and cities everywhere are looking for people who want to put money into their downtowns. I feel Mr. O’Leary is doing this out of the goodness of his heart. He is someone who wants to give back.”

Mayor Beam also recognized Mr. Donald Richard Alexander with a proclamation, commending him for “…his dedication and commitment throughout the years to baseball in the Cherryville community.” He read, “Donald’s love for baseball in the community will forever leave a lasting mark on the city and its citizens.”

Mayor Beam also recognized Hometown Heroes Jason Day and Victoria King for their “extraordinary act of bravery and courage without regard for personal safety during the recent storm on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.”

Alexander and Day were on hand and thanked the Mayor and Council for the certificates.

Also recognized for his 15

years of service to the City of Cherryville was Mr. Dwayne Brady.

The city then went into a public hearing on the 20232024 city budget and, following some discussion on it by council and a couple of citizens, council moved to unanimously accept the 2023-2024 proposed budget of $16,491,725 as is.

It was noted the citizens will have to pay a little more in taxes in this budget, but there was a three (3) percent reduction in the electric rates, meaning Cherryville will now have one of the lowest electrical rates in the area.

The city also reappointed three members currently on the P&Z Board and Board of Adjustment. They are: Ed Yount; Frank Morehead; and Reid Huss. Council also revisited the Main Street committee appointments, approving all of them as well as approving unanimously the SOE (state of emergency) item that had been discussed in a past meeting.

The FY 2023 audit contract

was voted on and approved as was the consideration of amending medical coverage for a city employee’s spouse

On item XVII of the agenda, council considered an offer of $400,000 from Mr. Patrick O’Leary for the Cherryville Historic Museum. Council moved to start the 10-day bidding process on the building, which was approved unanimously.

After approving to set a date for a public hearing for July 10 on the zoning text amendment to zoning ordinance, Part 5; Section 5.2.3(b), council also went over other business, which included the upcoming Juneteenth Celebration; the Farmer’s Market (June 15, from 8 a.m. to noon in the Mini Park); and the June 30 Independence Day celebration at Rudisill Stadium, for

group of Gastonia summer program kids getting into the “hands-on” experience of a Farmer’s Market environment and what “home grown” really looks like. (photo provided)

which money for the fireworks has been donated by Mr. Patrick O’Leary. There being no further business, council meeting was adjourned.

Cherryville Mayor H.L. Beam, III, presented Hometown Hero Jason Day with a certificate at last Monday night’s, June 12 regular City Council meeting. With Jason was his wife, Stacie, and their daughters, Maggie and Ila.

Cherryville businessman Rusty Wise spoke at last Mon-

The Rev. Dr. Dennis Bean, pastor of Anthony Grove Baptist Church in Crouse, also spoke at the June 12 council meeting. His questions and comments for council had to do with the proposed Piedmont Lithium/ETJ issue that has been the topic of a few public hearings and debate. Pastor Bean, along with many others in his church and in the vicinity of the proposed lithium mine and chemical plant, are vehemently opposed to the mine and plant being so near their homes and church.

Business man and investor Patrick O’Leary spoke to the council last Monday night on behalf of Cherryville Main Street, LLC. Mr. O’Leary, along with Vickie and Chris Spurling, as well as others, have been hard at work restoring properties in the downtown. To date, they have done this with 27 properties.

JUNETEENTH

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WHEREAS, it was not until June 19, 1865, that it was announced to those still enslaved in Texas: “The people are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United State, all slave are free;” and – WHEREAS, the celebration of the end of slavery, which became known as Juneteenth, is the oldest known public celebration of the end of slavery in the United State; and –WHEREAS, Juneteenth commemorates the role played by ancestors of Black Americans in this nation’s continual quest for freedom for all of humanity; and – WHEREAS, on a larger scale, the celebration of Juneteenth reminds each of us of the precious promises of freedom, equality, and opportunity, which are at the core of the American Dream; and – WHEREAS, ON June 16, 2021, Congress passed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June 19th as the 12th U.S. public legal holiday;

NOW THEREFORE, I, H.L. Beam, Mayor of the city of Cherryville, NC, do hereby proclaim June 19, 2023 as JUNETEENTH In the City of Cherryville, and I urge all people in our city to become aware of the significance of this celebration in the heritage of our nation and state.

Signed this 17th day of June, 2023 – H.L. Beam, Cherryville Mayor.”

He and Council member Jon Abernethy then presented the proclamation to one of the event’s organizers, Mrs. Bernice Harris.

Mrs. Harris thanked everyone for coming out as well and thanked Mayor Beam and the City if Cherryville for their support of this important holiday.

“This has been a real journey for me. We are all going to have a good time here today!” she said.

Spinning some tunes for the event were the men of Cecil & Company, which is (left to right): Cecil Partlow; DJ Ken Byrd; and his son, Kash Byrd. Cecil said he has over 38 years in the music business, having once played bass for the Ohio Players as well as in other music venues in the area and the state. He and Ken have both been in the business together, for 40-plus years, he added.

Ms. Patrice Dorsey – Anthony, a teacher’s assistant at James Love Elementary School for 29 years, was showcasing all the examples she has researched and found of Black Americans inventing and/or patenting inventions and everyday items we all use today and take for granted. She talked about Dr. Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950), known as the Father of Black History, who established the study of it in 1926.

“I love it,” said Ms. Dorsey – Anthony, of Black History. “By it, we can come together as a community because we are all members of God’s family.”

Pastor Donald Charles spoke to the crowd, saying, “It’s a celebration! It’s time! It’s time for us to act like there is a purpose for all of your coming out here today!” He talked about the event being something magical, and should be as natural as breathing. He also talked about Black pioneers such as Ida B. Wells; Rosa Parks, the

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, who all, he noted, “…didn’t stop believing it was time!”

Pastor Charles concluded by stating, “This day really means freedom, as there is something about being free that ought to churn your heart, whether you are White or Black; Red, or Yellow!”

There were many vendors selling sweets and treats and craft vendors and food trucks were also on hand. A couple were 2013 CHS grad Jacquilla Burris, who had her own “Killa Sweet Treats” booth (Facebook at Killa

Sweet Treats LLC); T’Keyah and Kris Ward’s “Bakelovetoit, llc, out of Kings Mountain (bakelovetoit@gmail. com, Instagram:bakelovetoit_llc); and Cherish Carney’s “Sweets To Cherish” (Facebook Sweets To Cherish out of Charlotte, NC) just to name a few.

Mr. Day noted there was to be a dance team by Sheila McCain and a poem reading by Diane Camp as well as special singing by Gabrielle McCorkle, who graduated from CHS this year.

Mrs. Betty Patterson of

Cherryville noted, “This (celebration) is our first (here in Cherryville) and I hope it won’t be the last.”

Pastor Charles also stated, “I would like the town of Cherryville, as a whole, that they love the community. All of this is in God’s timing; it is all in God’s timing that it is coming to pass.”

The first-ever Juneteenth Day celebration proclamation was presented on Saturday, June 17, to one of the event’s orga-

Some of the 2023 Juneteenth Day vendors setting up in Cherryville’s Mini Park last

These three ladies are members of the “Always Steppin’” Line Dancers, who were on hand to provide a bit of culture and entertainment at last Saturday’s, June 17 Juneteenth Day celebration at Cherryville’s Mini Park.

Ms. Patrice Dorsey – Anthony, a teacher’s assistant at James Love Elementary School, was showcasing all the examples she has collected, researched and found, of Black Americans inventing and/or patenting inventions and every-

2013 CHS grad Jacquilla Burris, who had her own “Killa Sweet Treats” booth (Facebook at Killa Sweet Treats LLC) at last Saturday’s first-ever (in Cherryville) Juneteenth Day celebration.

celebration at Cherryville’s Mini Park.

As believers in the Lord, we are all “Team Christ!”

The other day I took my daughter to a local expert for lessons in hitting. Having little knowledge or experience of softball, I was at the mercy of others for recommendations. Interestingly, different folks would swear by this hitting coach or that hitting method.

The gentleman we went with has been excellent. My daughter is showing marked improvement. The funny thing is that in the off-season, coaches and players will

gravitate towards the people and methods they are comfortable with. I’ve heard coaches and parents compare and contrast what the “best” way to learn a skill is. Yet come game day, all of that should be put aside. The coaches and kids embrace common goals. Rather than being a source of division, different methods come together to win over their opponent. Why can’t the Church, the Body of Christ, do the same?

Some may be thinking what do you mean? Well, how do we identify ourselves? Most of us, if asked our religion, would reply as to is our denomination or

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church. I’m Methodist. I’m Lutheran. I’m Catholic. Baptists and non-denominational get a little tricky. I’m Shady Grove Baptist. I’m a member at First Baptist, but go to Venture.

Being Presbyterian in the “Bible belt,” I’ve often been questioned about my beliefs. Most of the time, questions stem from curiosity. Yet over the past few years, I’ve noticed people becoming a bit more militant. Much like the parents and coaches hitting methods, many folks swear their denomination, pastor, or version of the Bible as the only way. In the last year alone I’ve been told I’m in the wrong denomination, use the wrong Bible, and need to be “baptized right.” Those engaging me in this manner fre-

quently told me that, unlike me, they followed the Bible. I see these folks make theology, leaders and even the Bible their God.

Yet, what do we find in God’s Word? Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians lets us know similar division was rampant in that church; in that time. Some claimed to follow Paul, others Peter, others Apollos, and some Christ. So, Paul reminds them that we all are to follow Christ alone. Here is the rub. I’ve yet to find a church who believes in the Triune God that doesn’t follow the Bible. Christ gathers the nations together. Where there is division, there the devil thrives. Let us lay aside our attachment to our tradition and embrace those who call on the name of the

Lord. Why are we playing as a team? If a bunch of middle school girls can do it, why can’t we adults follow suit?

We need to stop seeing each other as members of churches and start seeing each other as disciples of Christ. Just as there is no “I” in a team, there is no “I” in church. Let’s join to oppose the adversary that longs to keep us fighting. Brothers and sisters, the wolf is at the door! God’s quarreling children MUST unite!

So, I invite all those who are forever asking what your belief is to answer like this: I’m “Team Christ!”

And God bless you all!

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Have you ever been itching to say something about someone, even though you shouldn’t? It was just too good to not tell. If not, maybe you said some choice words to a family member, friend, or stranger out of anger. After you spoke, you regretted saying it, but it was too late; the damage was done. Apologies didn’t repair the relationship. Gossip and vulgarity are just a couple of examples of how we don’t always use our words in a positive manner. Our tongue is the small thing that can cause great devastation. James 3:5 (NLT) “In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire.” Sometimes talking too much is the culprit. Proverbs 10:19 (CEV) says, “You will say the wrong thing if you talk too much--so be sensible and watch what you say.”

Guard It

DANYALE PATTERSON

It truly takes effort to be quiet when we want to complain or use our words inappropriately. However, there are habits that we can develop to help us. Before we speak we should ask ourselves, “Do I really need to say this? Will this benefit the listener?” Ephesians 4:29 (AMP) says, “Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].” In other words we need to think before we speak and that takes discipline. Proverbs 13:3 (AMP) says, “The one who guards his mouth [thinking before he speaks] protects his life; The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin. I read a plaque at a carnival that said, “Oh Lord, help me this day to keep my big mouth shut!” I laughed, but it is true. When we practice self-control instead of saying whatever we feel like saying, it will keep us out of trouble and protect our relationships.

PRAY THIS PRAYER:

“Father, I praise you because out of your mouth comes knowledge and understanding. Forgive me for gossipping, complaining, swearing and all the ways I have sinned with my words. Forgive me for how I hurt others by something I said. Show me how to restore the relationship. Please touch their hearts and help them to forgive me. Purify my heart, because out of the heart the mouth speaks. I also ask you to set a guard over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips to keep me from speaking thoughtlessly. I pray that you teach me to use wise and gracious words. Help me to get a grip on what I say and how I say it. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. In Jesus’ name I pray – Amen.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. John’s Lutheran Church 310 West Church Street Cherryville,

2023 July date for St. John’s Mobile Food Pantry

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

St. John’s Lutheran Church, of Cherryville, will be hosting the Mobile Pantry in the Dixie Street Parking Lot on the remaining date: July 3 (this date is pending).

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

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

There is a $500 transportation fee that goes to Second Harvest that is paid by the partner agency or the hosting organization. As you may notice there has been an increase for the transportation fee. The increase is due to the supply/ demand issue that Second Harvest is currently experiencing. They are not receiving as much donated food as they have in the past. So, in order to fill the trailers, they are having to purchase food. This, in return, has increased the cost to host a mobile pantry.

Churches or organiza-

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“Blue Cross Blue Shield has had a monopolistic market share for decades as well as a preferred status among state insurers,” Folwell said in a statement. “This has resulted in Blue Cross Blue Shield accruing billions of dollars of reserves that rightfully belong to policy holders who have been punished for decades with higher premiums and declining customer service.”

Former NC/DHHS secretary Cohen officially tapped new director of CDC

Critics quick to call her “mastermind of N.C.’s lockdowns;” “Fauci fangirl”

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

Second Harvest provides 12 pallets of food items to be distributed that day. This will feed around 250 people. The truck should arrive around an hour before distribution so volunteers can set up. This is a community event and volunteers are from various churches and organizations. Please consider volunteering for this outreach ministry.

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

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

The bill has faced opposition stirred by Causey, who argued that Department of Insurance would have no say over how much policyholder money would be taken out of the insurance company and put into the holding company. However, Causey’s department retains oversight over BCBSNC as an insurance company.

“If you look at what’s happened this year, we’ve had three major bank failures, the second and third largest bank failures in United States history, and those banks fail not

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF FRED COLEMAN DAY

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Fred Coleman Day, 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 31st day of August, 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 31st day of May, 2023.

Jason K. Day

Executor

Counsel for the Estate:

PALMER E. HUFFSTETLER, JR.

ATTORNEY AT LAW

106 North Cherry Street Cherryville, NC 28021

Telephone: 704-435-4907

CE (5/31, 6/07, 14 & 21/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 6th of June, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of THOMAS ARTHUR RUMFELT, deceased, late of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Brad Rumfelt, Administrator on or before the 21st of September, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 21st day of June, 2023.

Brad Rumfelt, Administrator

Estate of: Thomas Arthur Rumfelt

624 Black Snake Road

Stanley, NC 28164

Counsel for the Estate

McINTYRE ELDER LAW

233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150

KMH (6/21, 28, 7/05 & 12/2023)

by THERESA OPEKA Carolina Journal

President Joe Biden officially announced Friday, June 16, the appointment of former North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen as the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Critics were quick to push back on the announcement, calling her the “mastermind of N.C.’s lockdowns,” and the “Fauci fangirl.”

“Dr. Cohen is one of the nation’s top physicians and health leaders with experience leading large and complex organizations and a proven track record protecting Americans’ health and safety,” Biden said in a press release. “Dr. Cohen has been recognized by leaders from both parties for her ability to find common ground and put complex policy into action. I look forward to working with Dr. Cohen as she leads our nation’s finest scientists and public health experts with integrity and transparency.”

Earlier this month, The Washington Post reported that Cohen was Biden’s pick to replace outgoing director Rochelle Walensky, who is stepping down this month.

Currently the executive vice president and CEO of Maryland-based Aledade Care Solutions, Cohen led NCDHHS from 2017-2021. She resigned in Nov. 2021.

because of criminal activity but because of poor oversight or no oversight,” he said. “Lack of regulatory controls. So that’s what Blue Cross is asking to do.”

Supporters of the bill admonished Causey, saying his campaign against the bill was ‘hyperbole.”

“This is not policyholder money,” Sen. Jim Perry said in committee. “That is a mischaracterization. Insurance companies have a mandate to pay out a certain percentage of every dollar in claims, but they have to do that, so any-

An internal medicine physician, Cohen led North Carolina’s operational response to COVID-19, including hospital, testing, and tracing capacities. She came to North Carolina after serving in the Obama administration, where she led the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. During that time, she helped to implement the Affordable Care Act.

Biden’s press release said that her leadership through the COVID-19 crisis drew bipartisan praise, as did her successful transformation of North Carolina’s Medicaid program and pivotal role in the bipartisan passage of Medicaid expansion. Some high-ranking members of Congress would beg to differ with that characterization of Cohen.

“Fauci Fanatic” On Tuesday (June 13), six Republican senators, includ-

thing left over does not belong to a policyholder.”

Supporters say the bill gives BCBSNC the same structure that other companies in the state have, like North Carolina Farm Bureau. The Department of Insurance also retains all oversight of Blue Cross insurance, and the legislative oversight remains in place.

Both Folwell and Causey, who vocally opposed the bill over concerns that it will cause consumers to pay higher premiums, used last week’s Council of State

ing Sen. Ted Budd, NC, and 22 Republican House members, including Congressman Dan Bishop, NC-8, sent a letter to Biden opposing Cohen to lead the CDC.

In addition to Budd and Bishop, Sen. Ted Cruz and Congressman Chip Roy, both of Texas, were among those who signed the letter, expressing their opposition and urging Biden to withdraw his selection.

“Dr. Cohen is unfit for the position,” the letter stated.

“Throughout her career, Dr. Cohen has politicized science, disregarded civil liberties, and spread misinformation about the efficacy and necessity of COVID vaccinations and the necessity of masks, during her time as the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. She also has a history of engaging in partisan left-wing politics.”

meeting to appeal directly to Cooper to consider amendments proposed by Causey which were not added by the legislature.

“Commissioner Causey… has put forth amendments that I hope, even as [the bill] sits on your desk, that you will consider, amendments that…will protect consumers in North Carolina,” said Folwell directly to Cooper.

Causey suggested that lobbying from BCBSNC heavily influenced H.B. 346’s passage in the General Assembly.

The letter continues by saying that Cohen was a proponent of unnecessary, unscientific COVID restrictions on school children, stating in July 2021 that, “Schools with students in K-8th grade should require all children and staff to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Schools with students in 9th-12th grades should ensure that anyone who isn’t fully vaccinated, including students, wear a mask

It also mentions how a Union County school district followed the science by declining to institute unscientific mask mandates and voted with an overwhelming majority to end “contact tracing” and curtail other unproven and largely hysterical quarantine policies. Cohen responded by threatening to bring legal action against the district.

Budd, Bishop, and their colleagues also said, “While Dr. Cohen claims to have acted on scientific data, her account of her decision-making during the pandemic indicates that she merely arbitrarily copied her friends’ actions in similar positions of power, without considering scientific evidence or the decisions of elected officials.”

They mentioned a time she “recounted a conversation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services in Massachusetts,” the person Cohen claimed she “called the most” for advice on COVID policy, following her lead.

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“In my opinion, it did not have a fair hearing in both chambers because of the pressure Blue Cross put on it politically to get it pushed through…I’m not sure that the legislators heard from all the folks that I heard from across the state,” said Causey.

Other bills that Cooper signed into law include H.B. 116, Modify Laws Affecting District Attorneys, S.B. 100, Authorize Haw River State Trail, and H.B. 412, Modify Property Transfer to Pender County.

Dr. Mandy Cohen, N.C. secretary of Health and Human Services, speaks at an past COVID-19 briefing. (CJ Press pool photo provided)

Post 100 currently 7-10 overall; 1-4 in Area IV play

Rutherford Post 423 currently Area IV leader at 6-1

(Editor’s note: the following information by Richard Walker’s Carolina Sports Hub web site at https://carolinassportshub. com.)

Teams status listed in the following manner:

June’s

-Thursday,

x-Cherryville at Rowan (R 6-1)

-Wednesday, June 7 –

x-Matthews at Cherryville (C 9-0)

-Thursday, June 8 –x-GBraves at Cherryville (canceled)

-Friday, June 9 (June

Classic at Shelby/Cherryville); Pool A – Cleveland, Rowan, Wayne; Pool

B – Anderson S.C., Cherryville, Queen City

x-Wayne at Cherryville (C 3-1)

-Saturday, June 10 (June

Classic at Shelby/Cherryville)

x-Queen City at Cherryville (C 11-5)

x-Anderson, S.C. at Cherryville (C 11-1 in 6)

-Sunday, June 11 (June

Classic at Shelby)

x-Pool A No. 1- Rowan County vs. Pool B No. 2Anderson, S.C. (R 8-2 after top 6/rain)

x-Pool A No. 2- Wayne County vs. Pool B No. 1Cherryville (ppd., rain, no makeup date)

-Monday, June 12 Cleveland at Cherryville (Cleveland 2-1 in 8)

-Tuesday, June 13 Cherryville at Caldwell (Caldwell 4-3)

-Thursday, June 15 Rutherford at Cherryville (R 4-2)

-Friday, June 16 (NorthSouth Challenge at Fort Mill, S.C.)

x-Florence, S.C. vs. Cherryville (F 15-4 in 5)

x-Fort Mill, S.C. vs. Cherryville (F 8-3)

-Saturday, June 17 (North-South Challenge at Fort Mill, S.C.)

x-Rock Hill, S.C. vs. Cherryville (R 13-5)

-Tuesday, June 20

Cherryville at Asheville

-Wednesday, June 21

Cherryville at Rutherford

-Thursday, June 22

Burke at Cherryville

-Friday, June 23

Hickory at Cherryville

-Saturday, June 24

Cherryville at Hickory

N.C. Area IV 2023 Junior Legion (Division records: Standings only: through June 16)

Western Division

Cherryville Post 100 4-3 (Ed. note: some additional info and

stats by Danny Eaker)

Post 100 batter Ashton Pope lets one go by (it was a ball) as he waits for his pitch. (Eagle/CF Media file photos by Michael E. Powell)

It appears the Post 82 pitcher is in a bit of a situation here as two Post 100 base runners are set to advance one way or the other.

The Post 82 batter swings (too low!) and strikes as Post 100 catcher Reid Stroupe has the ball in the dirt.

Post 100 catcher Reid Stroupe has the ball in his mitt seconds after the Post 82 batter “whiffs” it.

Former Post 100 Legion ball players Dalton Pence and Austin Treadway watching the team at Fraley Field at the game against Cleveland County Post 82. Pence now plays at UNCChapel Hill and Treadway, who also played college ball, now teaches at CHS.

The Post 100 first baseman is zeroed in on the throw from the pitcher to first in the game at Fraley Field against visiting Cleveland County Post 82.

Cherryville right hander Joseph Webb prepares to deliver a rocket across the plate at the recent Post 100 game at Fraley Field against visiting Cleveland County Post 82.

Ashton Pope has made it to third and is listening to Coach Bob Reynolds’ directions as they wait to see what the Post 82 pitcher is going to throw.

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SELF PLAYING PIANO ROLLS. 29 rolls available, still in boxes. Will sell seperate. $10/piece. Call: 704-7340650.

LIVESTOCK TRAILER.

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FOR SALE

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WANT

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WANTED MAN OR WOMAN

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FULL-TIME YOUTH PAS-

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ta Tacoma Factory Tires, P245/75R16-Hankook, 11,000 miles. Black wheel covers and lugs included. $400. (704) 6920385

GOLD DREDGES: 2” Proline

$2,000. 4” Keene Triple Sluce w/air $3,500. 6” Keene Triple Sluce w/air $5,000. Trailer

$1,000. 304-483-5015, 304483-7658.

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SWEET POTATO PLANTS. Also have vegetables for sale. Lewis Farms, 5120 Fallston Rd.,

1/2 mile north of Fallston on Hwy 18. (704) 472-0940

WATER HYACINTHS $4

DAVID’S STUMP GRINDING SERVICE PROFESSIONAL REMOVAL OF ALL STUMPS BIG OR SMALL 20 YRS. EXPERIENCE. OWNER DAVID HOLIDAY. (980) 282-9420 DAVIDHOLIDAY20@GMAIL.COM

SURGE PRESSURE WASHING, INC. House washing starting @$99. surgepwinc.com (704) 284-9292

LESSONS

MILL-SEC K9 DOG TRAIN-

ING. Now taking applications. $15.00 per hour. 828-755-7335.

ONE ON ONE CARE, INC. Is hiring for Day Program Activity Coordinator. Includes some transport. Mon- Fri- 7am-3pm Also hiring for 2nd and 3rd shifts in the Residential homes, rotating schedule. Off every other weekend. If interested, apply at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150

PART-TIME MINISTER OF MUSIC. Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Forest City, NC is seeking a part-time Minister of Music. Send resume to mountvernonforestcity@ gmail.com or mail to 2676

READING ROCKS. I can help your child improve his reading and take the feeling of fear when it comes to reading and make it a thing of the past. Your child will enjoy reading again and experience the world through words. I am a Certified English Teacher from North Carolina. My fee is $20.00 per hour online and $40.00 for private sessions. The parent, guardian, or authorized caregiver must be in attendance during one on one lessons. Payment is done through the cash app., with no personal checks. I have worked with at-risk students and will have a form to fill out so I can design a lesson plan for your student. (828) 755-5340 jakesnoop20@outlook.com

YARD SALES

CLEVELAND COUNTY

YARD SALE: 112 ROBINSON ROAD, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC. Sat., June 24, 2023 from 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM at 112 Robinson Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086. Bunk bed, mattresses and sheets included. Kitchen table and 6 chairs. Household items. Clothes. Rain date: sale will be July 1, 2023.

POLK’IN AROUND ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES.

carolinaclassifieds.com

EACH. MULCH - GRAVEL -

SAND. 704-473-0584 or (704)

477-4636

FARMALL SUPER C 1953 Model with Implements. $2500 or Best Offer! 704-5388706 (704) 538-8706

6 FOOT BOX BLADE: 5 shank, brand new. $950. Also plate compactor, $350. 828-2891817.

MOVING SALE: COUCH & LOVESEAT- perfect condition, washer & dryer- excellent shape, double headboard & footboard w/mattress boxsprings, desk. 704-472-3262.

WINSTON CIGARETTES ELECTRIC CLOCK. Call or text: (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

SHANIA TWAIN “QUEEN OF ME” Tour concert tickets for sale. 2 tickets. Venue: PNC Music Center, June 28th. Seats: 02, Row U, Seats 29 & 30, $500 per ticket. 704-466-2414

ITEMS FOR SALE. Winchester 12 Ga.-Model 1300 Definder, Martin Sigma Guitar-1970, Ruger Blackhawk Single-Six-22 Pistol and 4 Michelin TiresP265/70R16. 704-473-5455

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) 245-5895

TRAILERS, TRAILERS!

DUMP TRAILERS, GOOSENECK, DECK OVER, EQUIPMENT, ALL PURPOSE TRAILERS, CAR HAULERS. Cash, Finance, Credit Cards, Rent to Own (No Credit Check) J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

NEW 6X12 TRAILER “RENT TO OWN”. No Credit Check! $582 Down-$161 per month. Includes Tax & Title Fee. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

BOAT & RV COVERS-WE INSTALL. 14 on Site that you can look at and touch! J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

STORAGE BUILDINGS NEW, USED, REPOS “BUY, SELL, TRADE!” J Johnson Sales, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895 PLANTS FOR SALE. Hosta-over 20 varieties, Daylily, Iris, Yellowbells, Crape Myrtle, Weeping Cherry Trees. 206 Woodburn Drive, Forest City. 828-245-0245.

MAKE HOME OWNERSHIP A REALITY. RENT TO OWN Mobile Home, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, in Rutherfordton, NC, $49,999 (828) 544-0900 WOOD FLOOR SANDING EQUIPMENT, EVERYTHING. Best Offer! Well kept, top of the line, all you will need to sand & finish beautiful wood floors. (828) 342-2461 mike.crowell49@gmail.com

Auctions REAL ESTATE AUCTION - JUNE 24, 2023 64+ACRES (2 TRACTS) WITH HOMESITE

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

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

WANT TO BUY

NEED TO SELL YOUR HOUSE? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 472-0006

WANT TO BUY: STAMP COLLECTIONS and accumulations of same. Call 828-652-9425 or cell 954-614-2562.

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

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

YORKIE PUPPIES. I have some beautiful yorkie puppies for sale. They were born 5/3/23 and are currently 6wks old. They will be ready to go 6/23-24th. Tails are docked, will have 1st set of shots, will have CKC paperwork, and come with a puppy pack. (252) 432-4136

14-WK LAB MIX, MALE PUPPY. $150. 5-yr female Maltese shih-tuz cross, buff and white, loves women, not spayed. Asking $450. Both wormed, groomed, shots UTD. Vet Checked. No calls after 10pm. 828-391-0919.

TOY & MINI AUSSIES. UTD on shots and worming. Blue eyes, paper trained. 828-289-6756.

9 WEEK OLD CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. 2 males. $350 each. Call or text 704-466-6983. AKC/CKC REGISTERED BOXER PUPPIES. Total price $350 READY TO GO! 3rd shots and 3rd deworming. Call/ txt for more info 1/M 2/F Location: Shelby, NC (704) 4773900 wbmanning33@gmail. com

In this 2019 Eagle file photo, One Body, One Mission co-chairperson Kim Eaker (in yellow tee-shirt) talks with a friend about the One Body, One Mission Community Back Pack School Supplies Drive event. The event started, according to some accounts, in 2012. (Eagle file photos by Michael E. Powell)

At the 2019 backpack giveaway, Cherryville Police Department personnel Lt. Brandon Parker (left) and Patrol Officer Jason Parton handed out Junior Police Officer badges and pencils as well as safety advice.

Then-First Baptist Church Youth Minister Jhoan Alfaro

COHEN

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“I’d be like, so when are you going to think about lightening up on masks?

[she’d be like] ‘Next Monday,’ and I’d be like, ‘Okay!

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

MILL-SEC K9 OBEDIENCE

Board and Training. Contact us for your free evaluation. 828755-7335.

2 LOVING, FRIENDLY DOGS. POMERANIAN, 5 years old w/ chip, POMERANIAN mix, 9 years old w/chip. UTD on shots. 828-305-1121.

GREAT PYRENEES PUPPIES Shots and wormed. $50. 980989-9244 or 704-396-6636.

Next Monday,” Cohen said in a video.

They also say that even though she was called to serve in a nonpartisan agency, “Dr. Cohen has an extensive history of publicly campaigning for Democrats and supporting radical, leftwing policies.”

“Given her strong affil-

PETS & LIVESTOCK

CHINCHILLAS FOR SALE. I HAVE A TRIO OF CHINCHILLAS FOR SALE. MOM IS A BLACK EBONY, DAD IS A BEIGE. BOTH HARD TO FIND AND VERY PRETTY. THE THIRD IS THEIR 10 WEEK OLD MALE BABY ALSO BEIGE. THEY COME WITH A TRIPLE DECKER CRITTER NATION CAGE WITH ALL ACCESSORIES NEST BOXES, SHELVES, EXERCISE WHEEL, WATER BOTTLES, FOOD TROUGH, TOYS, ETC.. $100 FOR EVERYTHING !! (828) 2053133 LOWMAN.EDWARD@ YAHOO.COM AKC MINI SCHNAUZER PUPPIES. Vet checked and first shots. Call or text. (704) 9150004

iation with the Democrat Party and the COVID-19 lockdowns, it will be difficult for the American people to trust Dr. Cohen to run the CDC as a nonpartisan actor who makes objective decisions rooted in scientific data, and not in political expediency,” they concluded.

“Therefore, we urge you to

& LIVESTOCK

PETS

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES. BEAUTIFUL, CHUBBY, AND PLAYFUL. BORN MAY 11TH. PARENTS AKC REGISTERED. READY FOR NEW HOMES THE LAST WEEK OF JUNE. $400.00 DEPOSITS ACCEPTED. WILL HAVE VET CHECK WITH ALL FIRST SHOTS GIVEN. LOCATED IN KINGS MOUNTAIN. (704) 974-3296 SONJAT1@YAHOO.COM

CONTURNIX QUAIL $5. Quail Chicks $3 ea. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Bob Whites $8.00. Hatching Eggs. Guineas $10. 704-476-9943 (704) 476-9943 jw28178@gmail.com

reverse course on Dr. Cohen’s reported appointment to the Director of the CDC.”

TREASURER RECOUNTS COVID

DAMAGE

Washington lawmakers aren’t alone in their disdain for Cohen. North Carolina State

Treasurer Dale Folwell, who is also a Republican candidate for the 2024 governor’s race, tweeted when the announcement was first made and sent out another tweet after the letter from members of Congress was sent.

“@SenTedBuddNC, @ RepDanBishop and other Republicans oppose Mandy

VACATIONS

BEACH RENTAL: Beautiful Oak Island, NC. 3BR, 2BA house & 2BR, 2BA. Near beaches, restaurants. Close to Wilmington, Myrtle Beach. 828744-9191.

Cohen for CDC director. They’ve seen the damage she did to NC from afar. As a member of the COS, I’ve seen it in living color. She should not be approved as the director of (the) CDC.”

The position of CDC director doesn’t require Senate confirmation.

Low miles for the year. New tires. MAKE OFFER. (704) 692-1851

CAMPERS

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

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

1995 HARLEY DAVIDSON 1200 SPORTSTER $4,000 or OBO. 980-429-7018.

OCEAN FRONT UNIT(S). Coastal Myrtle Beach, SC. Ocean waves and sandy beach 704 538 7661 Owner Finance (704) 538-7661

OCEAN LAKES, BIG DISCOUNTS. On Spring & Fall

Weeks. 7 houses, 3 ocean front, some with golf carts. Call Tammy Patterson, 704-418-4756. OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659.

REAL ESTATE

CLEVELAND COUNTY

TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 472-0006

FOR RENT

DOBERMAN PUPPIES.

MOUNT OLIVE, NC. AKC

REGISTERED DOBERMAN

PUPPIES AVAILABLE. 1500.

3 males 3 females. Located in Mount Olive NC. You can come pick out your puppy in person or I can deliver within 2 hrs from Mount Olive NC. Puppies will come up to date on shots, worming, akc registration, health certificate, litter certificate, and fresh grooming with nail trim. Will be ready Friday June 16th 2023. (984) 277-1686 brittanyfields1986@gmail.com

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

Available” J Johnson Sales 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

MINI SCHNAUZER FOR

SALE. Beautiful mini schanuzer puppies for sale. White, Brown and Parti. (704) 5344368 lpastore3@yahoo.com

5 YEAR OLD JERSEY MILK

Cow. Just calved. Good family cow. Broke to hand milk. $1000 nego. (704) 349-3523

REGISTERED CANE CORSO PUPPIES. Papers in hand. Parents on site. Shots & worming UTD. 9 wks old. $800. Call/text 704-419-0852.

AKC REGISTERED LABRADOR PUPPIES. These are beautiful AKC registered puppies from champion bloodline. Both parents on site. Vet-checked, dewormed, first shots. We have three available, Two males and one female. All are black. Born 3/29/23. $800. Call or text (704) 473-4891

LABRADOODLE PUPPIES for sale. (828) 980-8119

TOY POODLE PUPPIES.

CKC Registered, 1st shots & wormed. $500. (704) 477-6762

AKC REGISTERED CANE CORSO PUPS. 3 boys, 1 girl. Ready to go. Shots current. Call Ronnie for more

HARLEY DAVIDSON 1997 FAT BOY. Excellent condition. Beautiful, chrome, new rebuilt engine. Plenty extra equipment, tires, wheels, etc. Must see. $6,900. Call 704-692-9117

CLEVELAND COUNTY

802 S WASHINGTON ST. SHELBY NC. 2 bedroom, Rent $975, Deposit $975, application Fee $25 per adult. 704-2144180.

127-1 WIGGINS LANE. Kings Mountain, NC. apartment. 2 bedroom 1 bath. Rent $975, Deposit $975, Application Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

135-9 WIGGINS

information 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity. 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME. For Rent. $675 month. Free Water. 704-718-9651. MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $210 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299

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

2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE 25,000 miles, JnR air ride on rear, LA Choppers Strip Bar handle bars, Polk Audio speakers, tweeters and amp, Screaming Eagle stage one intake, with K&N filter, Road King seat. $9,500. 704-418-1837.

VACATIONS

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

HICKORY CREEK APART-

MENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby. (704) 487-6354 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Please Call (704) 739-4417

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has

1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications now. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC (704) 482-7723 (704) 482-7723

Lions@RPMMANAGED.COM

LINCOLN COUNTY 2437 SUN VALLEY TRAIL #9. SINGLE WIDE. 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $975, Deposit $985, Application fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $600 per month. 828-382-0475.

(in ball cap) talked, at this 2019 event, with one of the volunteers at the 2019 back pack and school supplies event held at FBC’s COC.

Wearing their “God’s Work, Our Hands” bright yellow tee-shirts, members of Saint John’s Lutheran Church’s Table of Grace Ministry give out a hot dog meal with all the fixin’s to the kids and their families who came by this 2019 Saturday back pack and school supplies event, held at Cherryville First Baptist’s COC.

2023-2024 North Carolina migratory game bird seasons released

RALEIGH – Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission have announced last week the approved season dates, bag limits and applicable regulations for the 2023-24 waterfowl, webless migratory game bird (including doves) and extended falconry seasons.

The dates are available online and will be published in the 2023-24 Inland Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Regulations Digest this August.

Although the majority of seasons remain unchanged, notable changes include:

• The mallard daily bag limit will increase from 2 mallards (only one hen mallard) to 4 mallards (only two hen mallards) daily.

• The daily bag limit for Canada geese (also includes white-fronted geese) in the Northeast Canada Goose Hunt Zone will increase from 1 Canada goose or whitefronted goose to 2 Canada geese or white-fronted goose either singly or in the aggregate. For more information on migratory game birds in North Carolina, visit the

Wildlife Commission’s Migratory Birds and Waterfowl webpage.

About the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission

Since 1947, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has been dedicated to the conservation and sustainability of the state’s fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use and public input. The Commission is the state regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of fishing, hunting, trapping

and boating laws and provides programs and opportunities for wildlife-related educational, recreational and sporting activities. Purchase or a renew a fishing, trapping and hunting license and renew a vessel registration online at ncwildlife.org. Get N.C. Wildlife Update – news including season dates, bag limits, legislative updates and more – delivered free to your Inbox from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.

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Health Insurance Options After a Spouse Retires

Dear Savvy Senior, My 63-year-old wife, who’s doesn’t work, is on my health insurance plan through my employer. When I retire next month and go on Medicare, what are our options for getting her health coverage until she turns 65? Is there some kind of Medicare coverage for dependent spouses?

Need Insurance

Dear Need, Unfortunately, Medicare does not provide family coverage to younger spouses or dependent children when you qualify for Medicare. Nobody can obtain Medicare benefits before age 65, unless eligible at a younger age because of disability. With that said, here are your best options for covering your wife.

Affordable Care Act: In most cases, your best choice is to get your wife an individual health insurance policy through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance Marketplace (a.k.a. Obamacare). The Marketplace offers comprehensive health coverage, and she won’t be denied coverage or charged extra for preexisting health conditions.

And thanks to the American Rescue Plan and Inflation Reduction Act, the Market-

place now provides enhanced subsidies through 2025. If your income falls below the 400 percent poverty level after you retire – anything below $73,240 for a couple or $54,360 for a single in 2023 – your wife will be eligible for a tax credit that will reduce the amount you’ll have to pay for her policy. The Marketplace also ensures that households with incomes above that 400 percent poverty level will not have to pay more than 8.5 percent of their income for a benchmark policy.

To see how much subsidy you may be eligible for, use Kaiser Family Foundation calculator at KFF.org/interactive/subsidy-calculator.

To shop for Marketplace plans in your state, visit HealthCare.gov or call 800318-2596. Or, if you want some extra help, contact a Marketplace-certified agent or broker at HealthCare.gov/find-assistance.

COBRA: Another option is the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), which is a federal law that would allow your wife to remain with your company insurance plan for at least 18 months after you make the switch to Medicare. But not every employer plan is COBRA eligible. Contact your employer

benefits administrator to find out if yours is one of them.

You also need to be aware that COBRA is not cheap, requiring you to pay the full monthly premium yourself. But, if you’ve already met or nearly met your employer plan’s deductible or out-of-pocket maximum for the year, and don’t want your wife to start over with a new plan; or if you find your employer’s health plan to be more affordable than the Marketplace plans, it makes sense for your wife to keep her current coverage under COBRA.

Short-Term Health Insurance: If you can’t find an affordable Marketplace plan and COBRA is too expensive, the next option is short-term health insurance. These plans, which are not available in every state, are cheaper, bare-bones health plans that provide coverage for one to 12 months and may be renewed for up to three years in some states. But be aware that shortterm plans don’t comply with the ACA so they can deny sick people coverage, they don’t cover preexisting conditions, and they can exclude coverage essentials like prescription drugs.

To find and compare short-term health plans, try sites like eHealthInsurance.com

or PivotHealth.com.

Healthcare sharing ministries: One other coverage option you should know about is healthcare sharing ministries (HCSM). These are cost-sharing health plans in which members – who typically share a religious belief – make monthly payments to cover expenses of other members, including themselves.

HCSM’s are cheaper than paying full out-of-pocket costs for traditional health insurance but be aware that HCSM’s are not health insurance. They don’t have to comply with the consumer protections of the ACA. They can also reject or limit coverage for having pre-existing health issues and can limit how much you’ll be reimbursed for your medical costs.

To look for HCSM plans, comparison shop at the three largest providers: SamaritanMinistries.org, MyChristianCare.org and Chministries.org.

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.