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Shady Grove’s new sanctuary scheduled for May 2021 dedication Church has a history of a period of 70 years between each of their sanctuary buildings; 1881 to 1951, and now to 2021 by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The missionary family, the Vroege’s, headed back into the mission field of Uganda by way of Holland, after leaving Cherryville on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Mom, Stephanie Patterson Vroege, originally from Cherryville, stands at the left next to her daughter, Sarah; and sons, Josiah and Nathaniah. Standing behind his family is dad, Gertjan. (photo provided)

Cherryville bids the missionary Vroege family a fond farewell The police, fire and EMS create bonds with missionary family as they head back to first Holland, then Uganda by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Cherryville Police, Fire, EMS and First Responders personnel bid the Vroege (pronounced 'Frooha’) family a fond farewell on Wednesday, Feb. 24. The family of five consists of father, Gertjan; mother Stephanie, sons, Nathaniah and Josiah, and daughter, Sarah. Mom, Stephanie, formerly Stephanie Patterson, is originally from Cherryville, having graduated from CHS in 1990. Her mother, Betty, still lives in Cherryville and works for Gaston County Schools Nutrition. Cherryville Police Chief

Cam Jenks, along with fellow CPD staff Lt. Mark Stout, and Patrol Officer D. Thom, and CFD Assistant Chief Jason Wofford and GEMS EMT Lynn Ledbetter spoke on the Cherryville Main Street’s Facebook page in a four-minute-plus segment talking about the Vroege’s and what the family and their kids have meant to the City while they have been back here in America on furlough. Mrs. Vroege said they have been missionaries to Uganda since 2012. Said Chief Jenks, “We’re here today (Feb. 24) to see Stephanie and her husband and her children off as they head back to Holland.” Chief Jenks said Stephanie reached out to him, explaining that they had recently come from a mission trip in Uganda and how her children had seen the news of what was happening in the See FAREWELL, Page 4

Shady Grove Baptist Church is a growing church. Evidence of that can readily be seen if you take a ride out of Cherryville and head down Tryon Church Road, heading towards Kings Mountain. Look to your left and you will immediately notice the flurry of building activity as their new sanctuary rises up next to their venerable 1951 edifice. According to Rev. Dale Hendricks they are about three months away from

The new Shady Grove Baptist Church Sanctuary building is rapidly nearing completion. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) dedicating the new sanctuary, now under construction out on Tryon Courthouse Road, outside Cherryville. Said Pastor Hendricks, “The architect (of the new

sanctuary) is Jerry McGinnis from Shelby, and the building contractor is Morris Construction, also from Shelby.” Hendricks, the church’s

Senior Pastor, said he and his congregation are excited about how things are shaping up and coming along with the building, which See DEDICATION, Page 6

Council hears from Piedmont Lithium VP at work session Proposed dog park, water plant issues, and other agenda items covered during lengthy meeting by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The City Council held it Tuesday, Feb. 23, work session and discussed a number of items that will be presented at their Monday, March 8, regular session, to be held at the Cherryville Fire Department. Before Council got down to the actual agenda though, they heard a presentation from Piedmont Lithium’s Vice President of Project Management, Patrick

Piedmont Lithium Vice President of Project Management Patrick Brindle speaking at last Tuesday night’s, Feb. 23 City Council work session, held at the Cherryville Fire Department training room. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) Brindle about where the company’s lithium producing capabilities and future

plant project, as it pertains to Cherryville and Gaston County, currently stands.

Piedmont Lithium is a company that has been active See COUNCIL, Page 2

New high school in Gaston County designed to prepare students for careers in the medical field by TODD HAGANS Gaston County Schools

There’s a new high school coming to Gaston County, and it will provide a quality education for students who are interested in the medical and healthcare fields. The Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences (GECMS) will open in August 2021 on the Gaston College campus in Dallas. It is an innovative, healthcare-focused high school that is de-

signed especially for students interested in careers in the medical/healthcare industry. The new high school is a collaborative effort among Gaston County Schools, Gaston College, Belmont Abbey College, and CaroMont Health, and it is intended to develop a future workforce to meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals in Gaston County. “This is an outstanding opportunity for students in our community,” said Denise McLean, executive director of student support services for Gaston County Schools. “The medical and healthcare indus-

try in Gaston County is growing and expanding, and we realize that CaroMont Health and other agencies will need a trained workforce that is ready to meet the demand.” McLean added, “This new school will provide students with a pathway to obtain the education, knowledge, hands-on experience, and connections necessary for a successful career in healthcare right here at home.” The new high school will open with enough space for 80 ninth graders and 80 tenth graders. Students need to submit an application, and a lottery selection process simi-

lar to the one for the Highland School of Technology will be used to choose the students who will attend. The school is open to students in Gaston County, including students who currently attend Gaston County Schools as well as students enrolled in a private school, charter school, virtual school, or homeschool program. Applications are accepted online at www.gaston.k12.nc.us/ schoolchoice. According to McLean, students will be able to earn a high school diploma and an associate degree from Gaston See GASTON, Page 9

This file picture from the 2019-2020 academic year features East Gaston High School student Hollee Woodward in the school’s Health Sciences Academy. In August 2021, the Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences will open on the Gaston College campus in Dallas, providing another option for high school students who are interested in the healthcare and medical fields. (photo provided)

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ARRESTS 2-19: Charles Allen Chavers, 37, 2062 Modern Estates Dr., Lincolnton; one count felony possession of methamphetamine; one count of shoplifting; and one count of trespassing. $2,500 secured bond. 2-21: Austin Nathaniel Hannon, 22, 709 East Dr., Cherryville; one count misdemeanor DWLR. $2,500 unsecured bond. 2-21: Matthew James Watkins, 18, 767 Hephzibah Church Rd., Crouse, was arrested at this same address by GCPD officers for one count each of larceny/other and trespassing. 2-22: Christopher Keith Pike, 34, 601 S Pink St., Cherryville, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, by GCSO deputies on a warrant from another agency. 2-24: Jessica Elizabath Carter, 29, 1002 Lamar Dr., Crouse, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, by GCSO deputies on one count of a warrant from another agency. 2-24: Jennifer Carrie Wood, 24, 1002 Lamar Dr., Crouse, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, by GCSO deputies on one count of a warrant from another agency. INCIDENTS 2-18: Cherryville woman reports larceny ($100/Black & Decker chainsaw) by unknown person(s) who took listed item w/o owner’s consent. Case is active and under further inves-

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tigation. 2-19: CPD officer reports felony possession of methamphetamine; shoplifting; and trespassing by unnamed suspect who trespassed, took items w/o paying, and possessed listed controlled substance. Closed/cleared by arrest. Seized: 2.5 grams of amphetamine/methamphetamine, and pair of women’s athletic shoes valued at $19. Closed/cleared by arrest. 2-19: Lincolnton man reports larceny of subject’s medication (37 Gabapentin 600mg., valued at $30) by unknown person(s) while at a Cherryville tire center. Case is active and under further investigation. 2-23: On Sunday, Feb. 21, GCPD officers reported a new investigation into a misdemeanor drug/narcotic violation at 767 Hephzibah Church Rd., Crouse. WRECKS 2-19: A vehicle driven by Christopher Scott Huggins, 33, 409 David Dr., Dallas, told the responding officer he was traveling straight ahead, heading south on Commerce Dr., when he ran off the right shoulder of the road and began to slide sideways, colliding with a drain culvert and coming to rest at a concrete drainage wall near FleetNet, at 300 Commerce Drive. No injuries reported. Mr. Huggins’ vehicle was left at the scene. Est. damages to the Huggins vehicle: $3,000. 2-19: A vehicle driven by Brandon Michael Convery, 28, 3868 Barto Pl., Shelby, told the responding officer he had just left work (third shift) and ran the red light at the intersection of Pink and Church Streets,

and struck a vehicle driven by Teresa DeJesus Padilla, 41, 1417 E. Main St., Cherryville, that was entering the intersection. Ms. Padilla was injured, treated at the scene by GEMS and transported to Atrium in Shelby. Est. damages to the Convery vehicle: $1,500; to the Padilla vehicle: $3,500. The Padilla vehicle was towed to McDaniel’s Towing by McDaniel’s Towing. 2-20: A vehicle driven by Denise Wyte Gantt, 52, 5023 Beaver Dam Way, Bessemer City, was at the Murphy USA, parking lot at 2503 Lincolnton Hwy., Cherryville, pulling around a vehicle driven by Matthew Justin Metcalf, 36, 2700 Hallman Dr., Crouse, which was stationary and unoccupied at the time. The Gantt vehicle collided bumpers with the Metcalf vehicle (left rear bumper connecting with right front bumper). No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Gantt vehicle: $0; to the Metcalf vehicle: $300. 2-21: An unidentified hit and run driver pulled into the parking stalls of the Dollar General parking lot and struck a parked vehicle belonging to Eli Ishmael Adams (no age given), 202 Stacey Tucker Cir., Gastonia, which was parked in a parking stall there. When the owner exited the store, he discovered his vehicle had been struck in the left fender. There are no cameras on the building of Dollar General, which was confirmed with management. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Adams vehicle: $2,000.

U.S. Attorney Murray announces departure from office Andrew Murray,United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina (WDNC), announced last week that he U.S. Attorney will be step- Andrew Murray ping down as U.S. Attorney, effective midnight on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. Upon Mr. Murray’s departure, First Assistant United States Attorney William (Bill) Stetzer will serve as Acting U.S. Attorney. “It has been a privilege to serve the people of the Western District and I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with such an extraor-

dinary group of consummate, dedicated and experienced public servants. I am proud of our accomplishments and our collective hard work to protect communities across the district and to seek justice.” U.S. Attorney Murray was appointed by President Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in November 2017. Under U.S. Attorney Murray’s leadership, the Office has prosecuted cases involving gangs, violent crime, firearms, domestic and international drug trafficking, immigration, human trafficking, child exploitation, investment fraud, elder fraud, COVID-19 fraud, securities and banking fraud, tax fraud, healthcare fraud and cybercrime. The office has also suc-

cessfully litigated numerous affirmative civil enforcement actions and has reached significant civil settlements involving False Claims Act and antitrust violations. During his time as U.S. Attorney, Murray supervised complex litigations and has overseen high profile cases, including the $3 billion settlement with Wells Fargo over unscrupulous sales practices; the antitrust settlement with Atrium, the largest hospital system in North Carolina; and the criminal prosecution of United States v. Lindberg et al., one of North Carolina’s most prominent bribery cases involving public officials.

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

CFD asks public to be aware during Severe Weather Week – March 7-13 Jason Wofford, Assistant Chief, Cherryville Fire Department, in a media release, noted the NC Emergency Management and Dept. of Public Safety has released information concerning Severe Weather and Preparedness Week, which is the week of March 7-13. AFC Wofford asked that citizens, schools, and businesses know that the CFD will be testing their warning siren on Wednesday, March

10, at 9:30 a.m. Noted AFC Wofford, “The future weather forecast is saying 40 percent chance of rain for this date, but we know this changes daily. If any severe weather is in our area the morning of March 10, please know we will not perform the test, indicating that if you hear the siren, it will be a real event activation. We know each school participates each year, but with the pandemic, we hope

there is a way you can still perform the tornado practice drill, especially the elementary schools.” Wofford said the CFD will be developing their social media announcements, adding, “So, please look for them and share them so parents can be informed as well.” For more information on this or future weather-related issues, please call (704) 435-1730.

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idents and their furry friends. Water Plant supervisor Patty Hall gave Council an update about fluoride that is added to the City’s water supply, as well as a recommendation about not to feed any more of the chemical into the City’s water system, due to some issues she spoke about. City Manager Cash noted the material is designated as a hazardous material. Further discussion on the issue was tabled until more information could be gathered as to the safe levels indications of what can be put into the system as well as its efficacy. Main Street Program Director David Day then gave a presentation to Council on the number of downtown buildings that have taken advantage of the façade grants program, said number to be roughly 33. Mr. Day also noted how the Main Street Program is looking at new planting of what he termed “super petunias” in planters along Main Street and possibly on Mountain Street, as well as Living Wall Art for the Mini-Park. He spoke briefly about possibly getting a fountain placed there as well, noting about CMSP’s progress, “We have a lot going on.” Mr. Day also later presented iPads to the Mayor and Council members which will help facilitate making the meetings flow better and faster and which will help them keep up with the amount of information and data they have every month. Afterwards, as the agenda moved forward, Planning and Zoning Director Derrick Mackey spoke about planning board appointments and Mayor Beam talked about the golf cart ordinance. Also discussed was the City’s golf cart ordinance. Po-

lice Chief Cam Jenks spoke briefly about the ordinance, originally crafted in 2010, and what changes need to be made so far as any new additions to better define what is needed to tighten the existing ordinance’s stipulations. In taking the Council back in the direction of discussing the proposed dog park, Mayor Beam noted the Council had before them a series of documents with information about Westgate Park and what can be done with, going forward. The packet included the information from Mr. Puckett as well as correspondence from City Recreation Director Bobby Dale Reynolds and comments from Mr. Day; Dr. Bret Turner, a Cherryville veterinarian; Sharon Padgett of the YMCA (regarding it becoming a multipurpose sports and soccer field for youth); and information on property use change requirements from the NC Division of Parks & Recreation. Councilmember Malcolm Parker asked that discussion on Westgate Park be tabled until the regular session, which was agreed to by Council. In other business a request from Cherryville physician, Dr. Thomas R. White for permanent street closings involving Wert, Webb, and a portion of Howell Streets. He wants Council to set a public hearing for April 12, 2021, which was voted on and approved by Council. Also, Councilman Jon Abernethy made a couple of requests regarding updating the City’s sign ordinance and the possibility of moving the Council meetings back to the Community Building. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

From Page 1 in Gaston County and the Cherryville area for a few years, looking for spodumene deposits. Spodumene is the mineral from which lithium – used today in many lithium batteries such as those found in cell phones – is extracted. Brindle noted PL has a contract now with Tesla to produce lithium for their electric cars’ batteries, which was entered into in September of 2020, according to Mr. Brindle. As recently as January of this year Piedmont Lithium is, according to an ASX report, “…to invest up to $12 million to become a strategic investor and major offtake partner in Sayona, acquiring 19.9 percent of Sayona Mining and 25 percent of Sayona Québec.” Mr. Brindle was asked by Council and City staff to present where they were in relation to such being an opportunity for Cherryville. Brindle noted PL has, since October 2020, raised just under $60 million to help them provide lithium for the company that makes electric car batteries, adding PL wants to “be carbon-neutral by 2030.” He also spoke about PL “starting to think about an industrial park,” in Gaston County, and that they “hope to complete permit applications” and such later this year. Mr. Brindle’s presentation was followed by a presentation by Little Ironmen President Will Puckett, who spoke about their group utilizing Westgate Park for their organization’s practices and possibly their games. The park is also under consideration as a place the City can locate a proposed dog park for its res-

By JIM MILLER Editor

How to Choose a Quality Nursing Home During a Pandemic Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some tips on how to pick a good nursing home in the COVID era? My mother had a stroke a while back and can’t use her legs any longer. I’ve been taking care of her at home, but her health has declined to the point that I absolutely can’t do it any longer. Need Help Dear Need, COVID-19 has hit nursing homes hard over the past year, making it extremely difficult for people attempting to choose a nursing home during this time. While many eldercare experts suggest avoiding nursing homes during the pandemic if at all possible, some families, like yours, find themselves in difficult situations needing long-term or rehabilitative care for their elder loved one now. To help you find a good nursing home in the COVID era, and avoid a bad one, here are some steps to follow. Make a list: There are several sources you can turn to for referrals to top nursing homes in your area including your mom’s doctor or nearby hospital discharge planner; friends or neighbors

who may have had a loved one in a nursing home; and online at Medicare’s nursing home compare tool at Medicare.gov/ care-compare. This tool will not only help you locate nursing homes in your area, it also provides a 5-star rating system on recent health inspections, staffing, quality of care, and overall rating. Also keep in mind that it’s always best to choose a nursing home that’s close to family members and friends who can check in often, because residents with frequent visitors usually get better care. Do some research: To research the nursing homes on your list, put a call into your long-term care ombudsman. This is a government ofﬁcial who investigates nursing home complaints and advocates for residents and their families. This person can tell you which nursing homes have had complaints or problems in the past. To ﬁnd your local ombudsman, call your area aging agency (800-677-1116) or visit LTCombudsman.org. You should also visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services website (data.cms.gov), which provides updated data on U.S. nursing home reported COVID-19 cases and deaths.

Contact the nursing homes: Once you’ve identified a few good nursing homes, call them to see if they have any vacancies, what they charge, and if they accept Medicaid. Also, find out their staff-to-patient ratio and staff turnover rate; their COVID infection-control procedures; the percentage of residents and staff that have been vaccinated for COVID; and their facility visitation policy. If visitor restrictions are in place, see if they offer smartphone, tablet or laptop technology assistance so you can have Facetime, Zoom or Skype video calls with your mom. Tour your top choices: The best way to evaluate a nursing home is to visit it in person, but because of COVID, some facilities may offer limited or virtual tours only. To help you evaluate and rate a facility, Medicare offers a terrific checklist of questions that you can print at Medicare.gov/NursingHomeCompare/Checklist.pdf. Paying for Care With nursing home costs now averaging $255 per day nationally for a semi-private room and nearly $290 for a private

room, paying for care is another area you may have questions about or need assistance with. Medicare only helps pay up to 100 days of rehabilitative nursing home care, which must occur after a hospital stay of at least three days. Most nursing home residents pay for care from either personal savings, a long-term care insurance policy, or through Medicaid once their savings are depleted. The National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information website (LongTermCare.acl.gov) is a good resource that can help you understand and research your ﬁnancial options. You can also get help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides free counseling on all Medicare and Medicaid issues. To ﬁnd a local SHIP counselor visit ShiptaCenter. org or call 877-839-2675. 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.

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New March Fun packs and library version of ‘March Madness’ brackets by TRACI POLLITT Cherryville Branch Manager

Goodbye February, hello March! We had a successful first week with patrons back inside the library, and patrons were thrilled to be able to walk through the doors again. While it’s hard to browse shelves digitally, we had several patrons compliment us on our selections for them when everything was curbside. We are still happy to make recommendations, as that’s one of the parts of our job that we truly enjoy. Friendly reminder to all that masks are still required to enter the build- The new month, March, brings a new Take-n-Make packet for ing and must be worn at all the library’s younger patrons. They’re celebrating the season times, covering both mouth with Spring activities, as well as some bunny rabbit fun. (photos provided) and nose. We are happy to say that we are still offering We’re celebrating the sea- find out who is the ultimate curbside service and suspect son with Spring activities, favorite. that might be here to stay. as well as some bunny rabFor the first rounds, It’s convenient for those in bit fun. We’ll have these we’ve paired up writers in a hurry, and we’re all about available both curbside and similar genres, such as Dean helping people get their errands run in a timely man- inside the branch. We also Koontz taking on Stephen ner. Remember to call ahead have something exciting for King, or juggernaut James our adult patrons, our own Patterson who will be up to arrange a pickup! The new month brings version of March Madness! against Stuart Woods. Look a new Take-n-Make packet We’ll be pitting popular au- for the link to Round 1 on for our younger patrons. thors against each other to our Facebook page, or feel

The library has something exciting for the adult patrons, in its own version of March Madness! This will be pitting popular authors against each other to find out who is the ultimate favorite! free to come by the branch for a paper ballot. Will your favorite author take the ultimate prize? (please note, as much as everyone wants their favorite to win, we are asking patrons to vote

ONCE – and only once – per round. No stuffing the ballot box!) For more information about library hours and services, call us at (704) 4356767, or stop by the branch

at 605 E. Main Street. Public services hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m., to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m., to 2 p.m. In the meantime, stay safe and stay healthy!

COVID-19 vaccinations done for teachers, school staff, childcare workers CaroMont Health partnered with the Gaston County Schools to get vaccinations to this group On Wednesday, Feb. 24, Pre-K to 12 educators, school system employees and childcare providers became eligible for COVID-19 vaccination under North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services’ phased approach. To that end, CaroMont Health partnered with Gaston County Schools, local childcare centers and area private schools to ensure teachers and staff in Gaston County had immediate access to the COVID19 vaccine. During a three-day

This teacher holds up her card signifying she not only received her vaccination but letting everyone know the reason why she did so.

event, which kicked off with an education and childcare vaccination clinic this past Wednesday, CaroMont Health expected to vaccinate more than 1,000 teachers and childcare workers and nearly 3,000 individuals 65 years and older. “CaroMont Health worked with Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services to request approximately 4,000 COVID-19 vaccines to host a mass vaccination event,” said Chris Peek, President and Chief Executive Officer for CaroMont Health. “However, when that shipment was delayed due to the winter storm that crippled the Midwest, we found ourselves in a better position to allocate

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CaroMont Health welcomed teachers, school staff and childcare workers with this sign as they came Wednesday, Feb. 24 to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations. (photos by Mehgan Berney/CaroMont Health) some of those vaccines to teachers and childcare workers. The timing was perfect and will allow us to open this next vaccination phase in a really impactful way, while still vaccinating more than 3,000 other eligible individuals in our community. Teachers and education staff are a critical group in our fight against COVID-19, and CaroMont Health wanted to make sure we are doing everything possible to help protect them and their students.” Leaders at Gaston County Schools worked closely with CaroMont Health to develop a solution that eliminated access barriers for those who wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This included scheduling the Wednesday, Feb. 24, kick-off event during a remote learning day, when teachers had flexibility to travel for the vaccination. Additionally, CaroMont Regional Medical Center’s Vaccine Clinic has worked to extend normal operating hours to ensure those individuals receiving vaccination experience a seamless and efficient process. “We are extremely pleased

to have an opportunity to participate in the vaccination clinic for K-12 educators at CaroMont Health,” said Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker. “Our employees continue to express their appreciation for an occasion to receive the vaccine as our state transitions to Group 3, which includes educators and other frontline essential workers.” Since Dec. 18, CaroMont Health has provided more than 20,000 COVID-19 vaccinations (11,722 first doses and 8,642 second doses). The three-day event sought to add an additional 5,300 (3,800 first doses and 1,500 second) doses to that total. At that rate, CaroMont Health added to Gaston County’s percentage of population vaccinated, which is already higher than surround counties. “We believe our strong partnership with CaroMont Health and the Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services was beneficial,” Dr. Booker added, “and it is because of our partnership that we are able to prioritize educators in our community to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.”

“Our goal was to ensure vaccines are delivered to as many individuals as possible, as easily as possible,” continued Peek. “While supply remains limited across the state, we believe strongly this is another thing we could do to ensure the safety and health of our community.” CaroMont Health continues to vaccinate eligible individuals in Group 1 and Group 2 in addition to Group 3 educators, as vaccine is allocated and received from NCDHHS. Those who wish to be vaccinated at CaroMont Health may visit caromonthealth.org/ vaccine to schedule appointments as they become available or join an Interest List for notification as vaccines become available. To schedule a future appointment or to join CaroMont Health’s vaccine waiting list, please visit caromonthealth.org/vaccine.

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The Vroege children – Nathaniah, Josiah, and Sarah – each received some patches from the GEMS ambulance crews who attended last Wednesday’s send-off for them and their missionary family.

Cherryville Fire Department Assistant Chief Jason Wofford (right) and three of his staff pose with the Vroege children and their collection of framed First Responder patches. The kids (with their framed patches) are: Sarah, Josiah, and Nathaniah.

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Patrol Officer Derek Thom and Chief Cam Jenks, of the Cherryville Police Department, pose with the Vroege’s before they left for Holland, going back into the mission field in Uganda. With Chief Jenks and Officer Thom are Stephanie, Gertjan, Nathaniah, Josiah, and Sarah Vroege.

From Page 1 Among the many things U.S. Attorney Murray has done, he has also focused on combating the heroin and opioid epidemic and its devastating effects on communities. While serving as U.S. Attorney, Mr. Murray has successfully led the Office through significant challenges, including the longest-ever government shutdown and the devastating coronavirus pandemic. U.S. Attorney Murray said, “Despite consider-

law-breakers accountable for their actions. I have spent over 30 years as a public servant, both in the civilian and military sectors, and I can say with certainty that the talented men and women of the U.S. Attorney’s Office who have chosen a career in public service have a deep commitment to the people they serve and to our country. It has been a privilege and an honor to have served with each and every one of them. I could not have been more blessed than to have led such a selfless team that strives every day to simply do what is right and just.”

able difficulties, we have increased the Office’s workforce with additional prosecutors and support staff, and we have steadfastly continued to handle high-volume cases and fulfill our mission. Our accomplishments are a testament to the hard work of the men and women in this Office. It has been a privilege to have served with such dedicated colleagues and I have the utmost respect for their commitment to the pursuit of justice.” “The collective goal of all law enforcement officers and prosecutors is to protect law-abiding citizens and hold

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Assistant Fire Chief Jason Wofford hands out a Cherryville Fire Department arm patch to two Vroege children at last Wednesday’s send-off for the family, who is heading back into the Ugandan mission field.

FAREWELL From Page 1 world concerning law enforcement and people of color. Jenks said she noted her kids were “…scared of (the) police.” “Prior to that,” he continued, “some of the officers had gotten to know them as we fueled up our vehicles at McNeely’s, across the street from where they were staying, at the Second Baptist Church visiting speakers guest house.” Jenks said Mrs. Vroege wanted her children to get to know the Cherryville officers better, adding, “It kind of broke our hearts that they felt that way about law enforcement and that they were scared of the police.” Jenks noted a “good relationship” formed, to the point of whenever the kids saw them after getting to know them through sometimes taking them breakfast and praying with the officers, or just

meeting them and talking to them, “…they would go out of their way to run out and wave to us.” Stephanie said the family came back to Cherryville after having been gone for five years. She said on the Facebook video, “When we first arrived our boys were very much afraid of the police because of everything we had seen on the news with what was going on. The first time Josiah saw a policeman, he ran.” She noted that now the police department has become like family, as has the Fire Department and the emergency Responders, adding how these civil servants even turn on their police and fire truck lights when they see the Vroege children outside playing. Said Mrs. Vroege, “We’re so grateful to the City of Cherryville and how they have loved us. We are grateful and give God the glory!”

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Jesus made us this promise: HE is the Resurrection and the Life! “Then loud voice, ‘Lazarus, Jesus, again come out!’ The dead greatly man came out, his disturbed, hands and feet bound came to the with strips of cloth, tomb. It and his face wrapped was a cave, in a cloth. Jesus said and a stone to them, ‘Unbind him, was lying and let him go.’” – against it. John 11:38-44 Jesus said, REV. BEN KIFER ‘Take away St. John’s Lutheran Church This is such a the stone.’ powerful story from – Cherryville Martha, the the Gospel of John. sister of It is a preview of the the dead man, said to him, resurrection of Christ Him‘Lord, already there is a self, and so helps us to unstench because he has been derstand that not just for the dead four days.’ Jesus said to Son of God, but for all of us, her, ‘Did I not tell you that if He is stronger than death. you believed, you would see The grave no longer holds the glory of God?” So, they power over us! This is truly took away the stone. And Good News! Jesus looked upward and But there are a couple of said, ‘Father, I thank you details in this story that help for having heard Me. I knew us to go even deeper. First that you always hear Me, but of all, I need to tell you that I have said this for the sake I love my NRSV – New of the crowd standing here, Revised Standard Version – so that they may believe that translation the of Scripture. you sent Me.’ When He had But there are some points, said this, He cried with a especially in the Gospels,

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that I find the KJV interesting and helpful. Verse 39 above is one of them, as Martha tells Jesus “My Lord, he stinketh.” ‘This was the evidence that came to Martha’s mind as she reacted emotionally to Jesus’ approach to the tomb. He stinketh. And his “stink” is now a fact of life. His “stink” reflects the fact that he is decaying, that he is not now who he used to be, that he is too far gone. The “STINKETH” in the air is a constant reminder that life is a little bit worse than it has been before – that pain and loss is the new reality – that she is not in control. But, of course, that does not stop Jesus. He orders the stone to be rolled away, and calls for Lazarus to “come out!” Standing up boldly in the face of death, Christ our Savior commands that death be gone to be replaced by new life. And once Lazarus walks from the tomb – Christ

gives the final orders that the burial cloths be removed: “Unbind Him and let him go!” Now, in our lives here today, there may or may not be physical smells that accompany our problems. But whether or not there is a stench – I think we can safely say that sometimes our lives ‘stinketh’ as well. Just like the ‘stink’ wafting from Lazarus’ tomb – there is evidence around us that our lives are not perfect, that we are separated from true life, that we are in a state of decay instead of the pure, full lives that Christ opened up to us in His sacrifice for us. I wonder, what “STINKETH” in your life? Are you living in the tomb of guilt and shame? Are there things that you’ve done that you believe you can’t be forgiven for? Have others done things to you that keep you from true happiness? Hear the words of Jesus – come out of that

tomb, take off the grave clothes that bind you. Jesus says to the guilt and shame, “Let them go!” Are you living in the tomb of addiction? Does your need for some worldly thing rob you of joy and the fullness of life? Hear the words of Jesus – come out of the tomb, take off the grave clothes that bind you. Jesus says to addictions, “Let them go!” What ‘stinketh’ in your life? Are you living in the tomb of broken relationships? Have others betrayed you, or abandoned you? Have you said things that you regret, things you wish you could take back? Does forgiveness seem just a distant dream? Hear the words of Jesus – come out of the tomb, take off the grave clothes that bind you. Jesus says to broken relationships, “Let them go!” What STINKETH in your life? Are you living in the tomb of a failing body? Does illness, pain, or

simply slowing down stand as a reminder that things used to be better? Hear the words of Jesus – come out of the tomb, take off the grave clothes that bind you. Jesus says to your broken body, “Let them go!” How about financial distress, or spiritual uncertainty, or loneliness? Jesus cries out to all the things that bind us up and make our lives STINKETH – Let …them…go! Today is the day to take off those grave clothes that bind you. Today, practice a way of living that says, “Don’t look for me in the tomb! See, my grave clothes are wrinkled up, stinking on the floor. I am no longer among the dead – I am free! I am alive!” For Jesus has made you this promise – that HE is the Resurrection and the Life. His power over the stench is here and now. You are no longer bound. Come on out…and live!

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Radical Love Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org What a b o u t God? Just for a mom e n t , t h i n k of that p e r s o n Rev. Trent Rankin or persons that you love most. Maybe it is a spouse, child, or even a close friend that means the world to you. There is nothing you would not do for that person. You would do whatever it took to support such loved ones. What about God? This month we have talked so much about loving each other, neighbors, and even how much God loves us. However, what about our love for God? In Genesis 22:1-14, God tests Abraham’s love and commitment to Him. God had promised to make a mighty nation through Abraham’s descendants, which would become the nation of Israel. Unfortunately, Abraham had no son, no heir. In his and his wife Sarah’s old age, a son was miraculously born, Isaac. This long-awaited child was loved beyond measure. One day, God told Abraham to take his young son up to a mountain and sacrifice him on an altar. Amazingly, Abraham took Isaac and set

out to the mountains. When they arrived at the place appointed by God, Abraham built the altar, bound his son, and placed him on it. As he drew a knife and prepared to take his son’s life, God stopped him. God provided a ram caught in a thicket to sacrifice instead. God had never intended for Abraham to sacrifice his son. He was testing him to see what he loved most. Abraham clearly loved God above all things, including his son. What about God in our lives? How much do we love Him? Are we loving God through our worship, our prayer life, and growing more like Jesus through His Word? How far are we willing to go for God? Is there a price too high for us to pay in our relationship with God? For Abraham, no price was too high. In Revelation 2:4, Jesus told the Ephesian church, “Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love” (NKJV). They were going through the motions, yet they had forgotten the love they should have had for Jesus. Today many have forgotten their first love Jesus. We go through the motions, yet often Jesus is not preeminent in our lives. As much as we love our families and friends, gladly sacrificing for them, so should we do the same in our relationship with Jesus. As we look at our lives, and our love relationships, what about God?w

Oak Grove Baptist Church 219 Tot Dellinger Road, Cherryville 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

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

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

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

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

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

Waco Baptist Church 262 N. Main Street Waco, NC 704-435-9311 Washington Missionary Baptist Church 1920 Stony Point Road Waco, NC 704-435-3138 Word of Faith Ministry 306 Doc Wehunt Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-5560 Zion Hill Baptist Church 3460 Zion Hill Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3355

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Shady Grove Baptist Church senior pastor, the Rev. Dale Hendricks looks at the plans for the new church sanctuary. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) Workmen Eddie West (right) and Jody Ridings (center left) work inside the new Shady Grove Baptist Church sanctuary. Mr. West works for Commercial Glass in Shelby while Mr. Ridings works for Morrison Construction, also located in Shelby.

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From Page 1 is, by any stretch of the imagination, is considerably larger and more modern than the 70-year-old building sitting beside the state-of-the-art church rising up, brick-by-brick on a daily basis. Pastor Hendricks was kind enough to conduct a minitour of the new building and he proudly showed off what has been accomplished so far. Though construction folks were busy all over, in and around the building; sheetrock is up and wiring is being done. Windows are in, with the exception of what will be the iconic showpiece window in the front of the building, a stained-glass work of religious art that Pastor Hendricks said will be backlit for all to see. Rev. Hendricks said, “The new auditorium will hold just over 400, and we will have a new audio and visual setup as well, along with Wi-Fi connections. It is all state-ofthe-art and completely digital, with multiple cameras for live-streaming.” Reverend Hendricks noted their services will be a blended style of worship, with traditional hymns, Southern Gospel, and some praise and worship-style music as well. Said Rev. Hendricks, “I’m seeing our young folks getting excited about what our older folks are doing and our older members are getting excited about what our young folks are doing too.” With the larger worship center will come, said Pastor Hendricks, the tripling in size of the church’s choir capacity, a new nursey suite and new senior adult classes. The older sanctuary, noted Rev. Hendricks, will be opened up as an area in which the younger generation can expand and grow. Also, he noted plans are being made to increase their parking capacity. “The church’s original area was 100 acres. We have 30 acres still intact in which we can expand and grow,” said Pastor Hendricks. The story of Shady Grove Baptist Church, as related in an historical piece written by Nita Wright, Chairperson of the Historical Committee, began 140 years ago when, on Nov. 25, 1881, 32 charter members from Mt. Zion Baptist Church, led by God’s Spirit, organized a brush arbor meeting near the site of the present-day church, located at 3240 Tryon Courthouse Rd., Cherryville. In her history, Mrs. Wright noted the church was named for “the

beautiful grove of trees” in which it was located. A “Rev. A.L. Stough” preached the first sermon there, taking, she noted, his text from Acts 12:24 (“But the Word of God grew and multiplied.”). The first structure, Wright’s history pointed out, was a oneroom white frame structure, built during the “winter of 1881”. Additions were made in 1926 and the church continued to grow. In 1949, said Wright, plans were made and “work began on a new church building.” That building was completed in 1951, but was – sadly – gutted by a fire in 1963. Still, the church continued to grow, she noted, and in 1992 a new Family Life Center was dedicated. Yet, there was still a need for more room, so in June of 2020, Pastor Hendricks said they broke ground for the new building, which he said they hope to dedicate on May 2, 2021, just in time for the 140th Anniversary Celebration, and the Annual Homecoming, also known as “Memorial Day”. Rev. Hendricks noted they will have Cherryville gospel group “Heart 2 Heart” singing there that day, along with gospel music artist Brian Burchfield. Pastor Hendricks brought attention to Nita Wright’s history about there being a period of 70 years between each of Shady Grove’s sanctuary buildings; 1881 to 1951 and now to 2021. As she wrote, “It is apparent from church records that 70 years in growth and service have been an important time Shady Grove history,” adding that Rev. Stough’s sermon from Acts 12:24 is still a challenge for the church today as a church with a First Century message of Christ’s eternal love moves into the 21st Century, spreading the Good News. Pastor Hendricks, who will be with Shady Grove seven years come August, said the church has in-person meeting and still have on-line meetings as well. “Our Sunday school is at 8:45 a.m., and our morning worship starts at 10 a.m. On Wednesday night we have small groups at 6:45 p.m.” he said. Pastor Hendricks said of the new sanctuary and what it means to the faithful congregation, “This space is going to provide us a facility to continue to nurture our flock and to reach outside of our four walls, to reach those who are hurting and who are without hope. We want to share the hope of Jesus Christ.” He continued, “It is often said, ‘The Church is not a showcase for saints, but a hospital for sinners.’”

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After a long hiatus, Ironmen football is back at CHS! In spite of loss to Chase Trojans, team, coaches, glad to be back out and playing by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

You could tell by the exuberance in their step and the joy on their faces the 2021 edition of Coach Tim Pruitt’s CHS Ironmen gridiron squad was happy to be back on the field at Rudisill to play some football! Though it was supposed to be played on Friday night, the weather forced the CHS coaching staff to move the game up one day to Thursday, Feb. 25. And though it was a terribly lopsided loss (9-56), the upside was it was the first Ironmen game of the 2021 season, and the first time the Ironmen set foot onto Rudisill’s field to play an actual game of football in a while, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and its attendant restrictions. The Trojans were on the scoreboard first from a TD and two-point conversion with 8:50 on the clock. They followed that up with another TD thanks to an Ironmen fumble. The Chase PAT was no good, and the

score in the first quarter with 8:28 on the clock was 0-14, Chase. Thanks to some great defense by the Ironmen D-line, the CHS men got a safety (2 points) with 2:16 on the clock. Chase kept on racking up the points against the Ironmen in spite of some good moves by the CHS squad. However, incomplete passes and an interception cost the Ironmen as Chase capitalized on those miscues and ramped up the score, 2-29, in their favor. By half-time, it was Chase 36, the Ironmen, 2. First half stats for the CHS squad amounted to two yards in rushing, and 35 yards in passing, for a total on the first half of 37 yards. The Ironmen turned the ball over twice; punted it away three times; and were penalized 15 yards. In the third quarter Chase ran the score up again to 2-42 with 10:51 on the clock. They got the ball back on an Ironmen fumble and made it 2-49 with 9:24 on the clock. Once again, in the bottom of the third quarter and with 2:28 on the clock, the Trojans scored, making it 2-56. The Ironmen’s only TD of the game came off a 12yard, Chase Miller carry as he punched it into the end

The 2021 CHS Ironmen football squad rush onto the field, bursting through the cheerleader’s banner, happy to be back on the field before a crowd for Friday, er… Thursday night football! (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) zone for six points for the team with 6:30 on the clock. The extra point was good and the score was 9-56, Chase. Coach Tim Pruitt said of the game, “(We’re) glad to get the season started against a quality opponent like Chase that shows us areas

that we need to improve. Like any football game success is based on three things: blocking, tackling and taking care of the football. Those are all areas that we will work on in preparing for Pine Lake Prep. I thought we created good field position with our kicking game and

need to make teams take the ball a long ways to score. On offense we need to maintain drives. A player that stood out to me was Landon Hahn at free safety who tackled very well in space.” Next up for the Ironmen is a home game on Friday, March 5, at home against

Pine Lake Prep. This game will be the CHS Homecoming game. Then on Friday, March 12, the men will play an away game at Highland Tech. (Additional stats and info by Susan L. Powell and Danny Eaker)

In the Thursday night, Feb. 25, game against the Chase Trojans, Ironmen quarterback Austin Thompson hands of to Cooper Sloan.

Ironmen Corey Alston tries to stop the rush of Trojan defensive lineman Jamarion Mills as he tries to stop Austin Thompson from passing.

As the Trojans barrel their way through the Ironmen offensive line, quarterback Austin Thompson falls back, eyes scanning downfield for his receiver.

Ironmen soccer men win one, lose one as season progresses

Ironmen running back Chase Miller looks for some running room between the CHS O-line and the Chase D-line.

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at Rudisill Stadium). The score was 5-2. Both CHS goals were scored by freshman Henry Gil with assists from freshmen Marlon Gomez Alamillo and Kemper Harris.

Coach Reed said of his men’s work in this matchup, “They played well.” The Ironmen are scheduled to play at home on Tuesday, March 2, against the Crusaders of Christ the

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The CHS Ironmen soccer men defeated Bessemer City’s Yellow Jackets men’s soccer team, 11-2, at home at Rudisill Stadium on Tuesday, Feb. 23. Said Coach Reed, “It was a great win for the eight Ironmen seniors on Senior Night!” Freshman Henry Gil scored three goals, with senior Quinlan Sanford scoring two. Seniors Chase McNeill, Julian Guadarrama, Ryan Riffle, and Eli Moss scored one goal apiece, as did sophomore Dalton Canup and freshman Marlon Gomez. Coach Reed noted assists came from Chase McNeill, Xerek Shipley, Henry Gil, and Marlon Gomez. On Thursday, Feb. 25, Coach Reed said his CHS soccer men lost to SPC 1A powerhouse, the Eagles of Lincoln Charter, at home

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ANTIQUES & MORE N BEAMS MILL. Furniture, Antiques, collectibles, man cave items, bottles & more. Thurs.-Fri., 10am-5pm. Sat., 9am-4pm. Closed Sun.Wed. 4135 Fallston Road, Shelby. (Hwy 18 north.) Come check out our big ﬁrst of the year sales. 50% off Christmas items. Lots of lamps on sale too! 704-312-6410.

TURNING 65 AND NEED MEDICARE? IF YOU ARE TURNING 65 THIS YEAR AND NEED A MEDICARE PLAN, I CAN HELP. MY NAME IS DARIS CURRY, I AM A LOCAL AGENT THAT SPECIALIZES MEDICARE ADVANTAGE AND MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLANS TO FIT YOUR NEEDS. CALL OR EMAIL ME FOR A PLAN QUOTE, MANY OF WHICH HAVE $0 DOLLAR PREMIUMS AND $0 COPAYS. daris.curry@healthmarkets.com or Call 704-418-2922. SPA 39. Full Body Relaxation. Walk-ins welcome! Appointments preferred. 1230-6 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC. 980-552-9274. SCHOOL CHOICE GASTON COUNTY SCHOOLS “APPLY NOW!” Offering 21 Dynamic Programs in 2021; Elementary, Middle and High School Online Learning. Contact Gaston County Schools at 704-866-6100 or visit www.gaston.k12.ns.us/schoolchoice (Submit your application online by February 28th)

EXPERIENCED CARPENTER WANTED CLEVELAND COUNTY. Southern Craftsmen has an opening for a Residential and Commercial carpenter. Must have drivers license and transportation, hand tools, 18 years or older, Competitive pay based upon experience. Paid vacation and holidays. (704) 477-8414 waputnam@hotmail.com PART TIME HELP NEEDED. Loader for tree and ﬁrewood service. 704-466-0916. NEED SOMEONE with a big dump truck that can haul hardwood logs. 828-395-0758 ONE ON ONE CARE IS CURRENTLY HIRING for 2nd shift in group home, 1st shift in the Day Program. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150. 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 NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 473-0341

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

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 NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 477-0516

A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!! 2 Room Carpet Special, $88.00. Includes Clean, Deodorize, Protect & Disinfect. 704-980-3047. FIREFIGHTER & FIRE DEPT GIFTS. Email the name of your favorite Fire Department to get a Free! list of gifts available. Include your name to also get a list of ﬁre gifts branded with your name. NC4Ever@email.com ONE CRYPT FOR SALE. Located at Rose Hill in the Garden. Unit 1, Crypt 16. Call for other details. 336-580-1866. FOOD GRADE WATER TOTES. Burning barrels, solid top plastic 55 gallon, 15 gallon jugs, totes for dog or goat houses. Jeff (828) 327-4782 FREE FIREWOOD! I have two downed trees in my yard. Need cut-up and hauled away. You keep the wood. 828-382-0149.

RV/CAMPER ROOFS. Install, Water Damage, Wrecks, Insurance Claims, Roof Kits, Parts. Repairs & Service. Also, Mobile Repair. 24/7. 828-305-8169, 828453-8113.

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587

YEAR LONG LAWN CARE SERVICE. Get all your grass cutting services today. Free estimates call Brad Long 704-689-8888 to get on our spring list now. longbrad1963@gmail.com

CT’S PROPERTY SERVICES. New to area and building new clientele. Painting, decorating, deck repair, plumbing and much more. References available. Give me a call, prompt reply guaranteed. (828) 275-4433 clivet999@ gmail.com

RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE for small job repairs and ﬁxes. Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058. CUTTING EDGE LANDSCAPING. You can relax and enjoy the pride of having the best looking lawn on the block with services from Cutting Edge Landscaping. From mowing, mulching, and much more, you will be pleased with the high quality service Cutting Edge Landscaping adds to each lawn. Call us today for a free estimate. (704) 747-8806 otisclough5@aol.com TAX SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS / SMALL BUSINESS. We are a local (Boiling Springs, NC) family based business specializing in tax preparation, bookkeeping and accounting services with over 25 years of experience. For the ﬁrst 50 customers we are offering Tax Preparation and Filing at a 20% reduction over what you paid last year. Another Way Home Accounting and Taxes, LLC. 910-777-7194, www.linkedin.com /in /trudie-underwood-a345013a, email: awhtaxes@gmail.com

CDL CLASS A DRIVER. In need of a CDL Class A driver. Local runs. Paid by the load. Must apply in person at 1025 County Home Road, Shelby NC. 704-472-4666.

TRIPLE D PAINTING AND WOODWORK. 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) 4185736 childresstracy1@gmail. com A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!! Mattress Cleaning (Clean, Deodorize, Protect & Disinfect). King $109, Queen $89, Twin $69. 2nd side of mattress 1/2 off. 704-980-3047.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Get your yards Ready for Spring! Beat the rush. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean ﬂower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call before the rush begins. 704692-4449. BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-2481408. HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449. 18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,195. 704-482-3166. ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455.

TALL PINES DTH. We are here for all your grading excavation and hauling needs! (704) 6005438 deskin832@yahoo.com

CUSTOM BUILT PLAY SETS. Metal/Tarp roof. Playhouse, Sandbox, Swings, Slides, Rock Climbs and more. Delivery available. Union Mills, NC. 301-4913174.

CAREGIVER 20 PLUS YEARS. Will give your loved one TLC. Bathe, feed, light housekeeping/ cooking, errands, meds. Excellent references. 980-295-6484.

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

S&S LAWNCARE AND HANDYMAN SERVICES. Professional Lawn Care and Landscaping services in Cleveland County. Business & Residential. Mowing, Trimming, Bush Trimming, Mulching, Real Estate Prep, Free Estimates. (704) 297-6448

IN NEED OF A ROLLBACK DRIVER. Must have experience and a good driving record. Apply in person at 1025 County Home Road, Shelby, NC (704) 4724666

NOW HIRING FULL TIME Experienced Sales Associate. To sell men’s suits for retail clothing store in Shelby. Good pay. Apply in person. 704-481-1801.

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Winter 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.

PURE RAW LOCAL HONEY. $18 per quart, $10 per pint. Produced in Rutherford County. Call or text Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823.

BUSINESS SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT

TEXTILES. First Staffing is recruiting drawing operators, spinning operators, carding operators, and warping/creeling operators for Milliken’s Golden Valley Location. While these are temporary positions, they may lead to permanent employment with Milliken once certain requirements are met. Milliken offers a comprehensive benefits package after hire. Milliken is offering a retention bonus of $510.00 if you meet the criteria. Due to U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, applicants must be at least 18. Shifts available: 2nd 4pm to 12am, 3rd 12am to 8am and on rotating shift week on 1st, week on 2nd, week on 3rd. Monday - Friday. Applicants must pass company required skill testing and background screening. Looking for applicants with stable work history preferably in textiles. AA/ Disability/Vet/EEO. Job Type: Full-time. Pay: $12.52 per hour plus bonus. Apply in person at 317 W. Main St. Forest City, NC or online at www.1firststaffing. com (828) 245-8787 jobs@1firststaffing.com

BLANTON’S LANDSCAPING AND TREE TRIMMING. SERVICES OFFERED ARE TREE TRIMMING / REMOVAL, GRASS CUTTING/ LANDSCAPING AND SMALL GRADING JOBS. FREE ESTIMATES. (704) 692-4203 KALEBBLANTON96@YAHOO.COM

AUCTIONS PATTERSON SPRINGS STORAGE AUCTION PUBLIC SALE. 1:00PM Mar 3rd. Patterson Springs Storage, 1826 Creek Ridge Rd., Shelby NC. Contents of Units: #25/32 Pruitt, #10 Clonginger, #12 Norris, For Non-Payment/Lease Violation of Storage Rent. (704) 473-7358

DEER CORN. SHELLED, 50LBS, $8. 828-287-3272. 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. A SET OF WHITE BASSETT BUNK BEDS. Excellent condition & includes ladder, $300. Please call 828-429-5676 if interested. RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-4769383. FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Larger load for $70; smaller load for $30; all for $150. 704-974-4247 WANTED: LOOKING FOR OLDER Martin or Gibson guitar. Gift for uncle. Would consider other quality brands. God Bless. 704538-9207, 843-670-9727. CABRIOLET VW. Best Offer! Parts only. Does not run. Call (704) 300-1818

CLEVELAND COUNTY INDOOR GARAGE SALE Sat., Mar 6th, 2021 from 6:00 AM 2:00 PM. All Types of Camping Supplies, Tents, Electric Lights, Heaters, Misc. Items. TOO MUCH TO LIST! 136 Elam Street, Lawndale, NC 28090

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.

FOR SALE 5 RIDING LAWN MOWERS for sale. 6x10 load gate trailer-$700.00. One Snapper Riding Mower with 48 in.wide, 7ft. long trailer-$500.00. 704-284-8212. DARK BROWN LEATHER SOFA FOR SALE. Like new. Must sell. Best offer. (980) 404-0328 12 ROLLS TOILET PAPER. Great Deal! Only $4.49. Call 828287-3272.

ENCLOSED TRAILER IN STOCK. Dump trailers in stock and more on the way! J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-2455895.

24XS POWER COMMERCIAL TANNING BED. 24XS Power Commercial Tanning Bed, 220V. 97 hours on the original bulbs. Bulbs are bronzing type. This bed was bought new by my daughter and has never been used in a commercial environment, only in our home. Bed is setup and running and buyer is welcome to see it work. $1000.00 OBO. (704) 472-3860 dblnaughtspy70@ gmail.com HONEY BEE. Taking orders for Bees. Pick-up date April 4, 2021. Cost $115 for 3lb. package. Call Kelly 704-472-2917. CHOCOLATE ROSES. NC4Ever.com - SHOP - Send somone a nice surprise - a BOUQUET OF CHOCOLATE ROSES. NC4Ever@email.com

USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-286-8674. MUZZLE BRAKES. 3 or 4 port stainless steel Muzzle Brakes for sale. Will install. Call: 801-6020763.

225 GRASSHOPPER LAWN MOWER for sale with bagger attachment. $3,000.00. 980295-8351.

PRE-1980 PICKUP TRUCK. Prefer running Ford, GM or Dodge with Standard Transmission. Looking for a daily driver or can be made into one. Call or Text (704) 830-7216. wgeorgebush@ hotmail.com 1/2 TO 1 ACRE LAND. I’m looking to buy 1/2 to 1 acre of land north of the new 74 Bypass in Cleveland County. Text: (980) 295-8339 WANTED: NEED A SALON CHAIR AND SINK. Please call 704-482-5205. NEED CASH? I WILL BUY your old used Nintendo NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy and N64 Games. Small/big lots. 828-7487264. WANT TO BUY OLD RIFLES Lever action Winchester and Marlin riﬂes. Call 801-602-0763. BERETTA M9A3. Call 704-7694091. WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, Pop-Up Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935. 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 WE BUY UNWANTED JUNK CARS. We will come to you. We pay cash on the spot. No titles needed. ID required. (803) 3747545 RECORD ALBUMS. 33 1/3 RPM 45 RPM with Picture Sleeves from the 1960’s to 1990’s; 78 RPM Blues Artists. (919) 3147579 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING STANDING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER. SPECIALIZE IN PINE THINNING, 30 ACRES OR MORE. Competitive Pricing. Over 30 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828248-3659, 828-289-0742. DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-2893081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175. CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917

HAVE A TRAILER NOT USING? SELL IT! J. Johnson Sales INC. Buy, Sale, Trade trailers. Must have title. Call 828-245-5895.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828245-6756.

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.

FARM & GARDEN

16X40 OR TWO STORY BUILDINGS BUILT ON SITE. 1 DAY INSTALL. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

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

BRAND NEW SET OF TIRES. Size: 225/60R/18. $360. 828429-7479.

50+ TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW. More on the way! Areas largest selection, quality, best price. 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 828245-5895.

YARD SALES

ANTIQUES

PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272.

WANTED OLD JOHN DEERE TRACTOR. Non Running. Wanted for yard art only. (704) 4727800

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. HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 487-6855 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788 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 REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443 FIREWOOD FOR SALE Hardwood only. Will deliver. Between $40-$60 per 1/2 truckload. 704538-9184. WANTED: LAWNMOWERS, RUNNING OR NOT RUNNING. Call and leave message, will return your call. 828-289-7954.

HAY FOR SALE Round bales. First cutting. Excellent condition. Big heads and large stems. Stored indoors, $45. Cow hay stored outdoors, $25/roll. 704284-0600. ONE ROW COLE PLANTER ON Gill Frame. $250. Three bottom turning plow 2 point hitch $200. 1999 Taurus Wagon $1450. Call anytime (704) 482-6010 HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square Bales Alfalfa $10, Fescue $5.50. Fescue round bales $45. All spring cut, stored in dry. FESCUE SMALL SQUARE HAY BALES. Clean small square bales of Fescue hay for sale. $4/bale, Barn kept, Great shape, Very clean tight bales. (704) 472-5040 doughobson01@yahoo.com NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-287-3272. HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. 4x5 Round Bales in barn, $45 each. Fescue and Orchard grass. Rutherford County. 828429-3100.

BOATS SEAARK FLAT BOTTOM Deep body, 12 ft Jon Boat. $400. (704) 434-7663

PETS & LIVESTOCK BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES. Beautiful Healthy Boston pups looking for loving homes. Vet checked, 1st shots and CKC registered, $1000. (704) 473-7264 Denisebrown344@gmail.com FEMALE DONKEY. 7 months old. $200. 704-692-8752 (704) 692-7362

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As teammate and fellow senior Ben Hayes (#15) watches, Ironmen soccer player Chase McNeill gets the ball back in play for the Ironmen after a goal by the visiting Lincoln Charter Eagles. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

GASTON From Page 1

Henry Gil (#18) sets up to pass the ball to teammate Ethan Roberts (#20) in last Thursday’s matchup against the Lincoln Charter Eagles. Gil scored the Ironmen’s only two goals in the 5-2 loss.

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF ANNE WHITE DELLINGER Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Anne White Dellinger, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 106 North Cherry Street, Cherryville, North Carolina, on or before the 10th day of May, 2021, 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 10th day of February, 2021. Van G. Dellinger Executor Counsel for the Estate: PALMER E. HUFFSTETLER, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW 106 North Cherry Street Cherryville, NC 28021 Telephone: 704-435-4907

College in preparation for a career in the medical field. The academic pathways include nursing, health information technology, human services technology, and pre-medicine/ biotechnology sciences. In addition to high school and college-level coursework, students will participate in job shadowing experiences and gain hands-on learning in real-world settings through CaroMont Health, conduct undergraduate research, and prepare themselves for post-secondary education and/or going directly into the workforce. Further, students will take advantage of many resources available through Gaston College that will enhance their academic experience and engage them in the college campus setting. Students may decide to transfer to Belmont Abbey

CHS Ironmen soccer player Julian Guadarrama prepares to start another Ironmen drive on the pitch at last Thursday’s game against the Eagles of Lincoln Charter.

College where they can obtain a bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, psychology, social work, and related areas. The Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences is the second Early College program for Gaston County Schools. It will be housed in the Comer Engineering Technologies building on the Gaston College campus in Dallas and operate separate from the Gaston Early College High School, which opened in 2012 and is housed in the Lena Sue Beam Building. GECMS is one of the 21 choice/magnet school programs offered by Gaston County Schools for the upcoming school year. Another program – the Health Sciences Academy at East Gaston High School – also provides opportunities for students who are interested in healthcare. While both programs have similar concentrations, McLean says there are dif-

ferences. At East Gaston, the coursework focuses on nurse aide, pharmacy technician, animal medicine, health and fitness science, medical assisting, and foundations of healthcare. Also, students at East Gaston benefit from being in the comprehensive high school setting with opportunities to take elective courses such as ones in the fine arts and participate in athletics. The Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences will follow the “cooperative innovative high school” model. Such a program must be housed on a community college or university campus. There are 132 cooperative innovative high schools in the state. “Typically, a cooperative innovative high school is a smaller school that targets first-generation college students as well as students who would benefit from accelerated learning in a college environment,” said McLean. “It is a different

experience from the traditional high school setting where students often enjoy activities like band, chorus, and sports.” McLean encourages students and families to explore all of the school choice options being offered by Gaston County Schools. “We have quality programs in a variety of academic- and career-focused areas at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. There really is something for everyone when it comes to our school choice and magnet school programs. We invite parents to take some time to discover all of the excellent options we have available for their children.” An overview of the school district’s choice programs is available online at www. gaston.k12.nc.us/schoolchoice. Parents with questions may e-mail schoolchoice@ gaston.k12.nc.us or call the Student Assignment Office, (704) 810-7284.

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 14th day of October, 2020 as Administratrix of the Estate of SHELLY GHANTT ISENHOUR, 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, Alycia Isenhour Usery, Administratrix on or before the 24th day of May, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 24th day of February, 2021. Alycia Isenhour Usery, Administratrix Estate of: Shelly Ghantt Isenhour 3620 Mitchem Road Gastonia, NC 28054

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Having qualified on the 1st day of February, 2021 as Executor of the Estate of RONNIE STEVE ADAMS, 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, Jeffrey Steve Adams, Executor on or before the 3rd day of June, 2021 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 3rd day of March, 2021. Jeffery Steve Adams, Executor Estate of: Ronnie Steve Adams 4671 W. Hwy. 27 Vale, NC 28168 CE (3/03,10,17 & 24/2021)

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

CARS & TRUCKS

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT

AKC REGISTERED BLACK LAB PUPPIES. Males and females, excellent dispositions, Champion bloodlines. Ready 3/22/21. (704) 914-8241

2002 JEEP WRANGLER TJ. 6 cylinder, auto, 2 door, 133k miles, leather interior, no rust, Rough Country Lift, $11,000. 828-429-5155, leave message if no answer.

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CLEVELAND COUNTY

A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!! Furniture Cleaning Special: Upholstery or Leather. Chair $40, Sofa $85, Love Seat $70. All 3 pieces $168, includes Clean, Deodorize, Protect & Disinfect. 704-980-3047.

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299

DOG KENNELS. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 20x20 tops, split kennels. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. 828245-5895.

CARS & TRUCKS 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER “EVERYTHING HAS BEEN FIXED!” Road Ready! 100,000 miles, $1600, (704) 284-8212 2017 KIA RIO 37,200 miles, $8200. (704) 240-0342 AKC ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES. I have triple carriers Violet, blue, white, triple carrier blk. Ready Valentines. Serious inquiries only. $1000 deposit required. (704) 418-6353 pennycandycampers@yahoo.com CANE CORSO PUPS FOR SALE. AKC Registered, 7 girls, 2 boys. Call for more info, 704974-2716. IMPORTED ROTTWEILER PUPPIES. From International Champion Bloodline. $1,500. 828-755-7335.

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

2012 KIA SEDONA Van. Only 81,000 miles, $8500. Loaded, Very Good Condition, One Owner. (828) 429-9172 dtwebb63@gmail.com 2014 HONDA ODYSSEY for sale. Loaded. Excellent condition. 46,000 miles. Asking $16,500.00. 704-419-2040. 1980 FORD F100 PICKUP. Long bed with ladder rack. Needs some work. Can send pictures by phone. $1200. Call (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net

VACATIONS OCEAN LAKE BEACH HOUSE. 5 bedroom, 3 baths, close to ocean, all amenities. Open summer 2021. 704-7184731. OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659, (803) 635-9831 OCEAN FRONT CONDO 438 Baywatch in North Myrtle Beach. “Low Winter Rates”. Heated Pool & Lazy River. Call 800-978-4988.

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-4720006.

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY 1.97 ACRES, 3000 SQFT BUILDING. 1144 East Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale, NC 28090. INVESTORS: Great Investment. More than 100% one day return. 2021 assessed value $220,325. Purchase price $114,000 ﬁrm. Call Jim Brown, Washburn Real Estate, 828-429-1023 or 828-2877325.

GASTON COUNTY 3 ACRES- WELL & SEPTIC. Off South Point Road, Belmont, NC. $120,000. Call (704) 864-6129

PASTURE FOR RENT. Up to three horses for $125 per month. (704) 434-7663 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments 704-4871114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417

TWO RESTRICTED MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS in gated community, near Lake Lure. Owner ﬁnancing available, 0% ﬁnancing for a limited time. Also, 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. 864-909-1035, www. rowelland.com

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704739-0259.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828382-0475.

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Cherryville Ironmen Boys Soccer 2021 Wed. Mar. 3

Piedmont Charter

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Mon. Mar. 8

Thomas Jefferson

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Wed. Mar. 10

Christ the King

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*******Game Time 5:00 Head Coach: Jonathan Reed

Athletic Director: Scott Harrill

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Principal: Kevin Doran

(All games start @ 4:30 p.m.) Tues. Mar 16

Piedmont Charter

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Thurs. Mar 18

Thomas Jefferson

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Tues. Mar 23

TBA

Thurs. Mar 25

Lincoln Charter

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Tues. Mar 30

Christ the King

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Thurs. Apr 1

Highland Tech

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Tues. Apr 6

TBA

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Piedmont Charter

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Tues. Apr 13

Bessemer City

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Thurs. Apr 15

Thomas Jefferson

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Tues. Apr 20

Lincoln Charter

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Thurs. Apr 22

Christ the King

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Tues. Apr 27

Highland Tech

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Thurs. Apr 29

Bessemer City

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Head Coach: Jonathan Reed

Athletic Director: Scott Harrill

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Principal: Kevin Doran

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