Cherryville Eagle 5-31-23

CHS Class of 2023 graduates 112 seniors last Friday night

Class’s motto was “Best to ever be, Class of '23”.

by MICHAEL E. POWELL

Editor michael@cfmedia.info

On Friday night, May 26,

Senior Will Fowler led the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem, followed by CHS Principal Shawn Hubers welcoming the students, guests, family and friends of all who came to see the 2023 Class graduate.

Said Mr. Hubers, in part, “This is an outstanding

then another one which closed your four years out and you all have weathered it all. I congratulate you all!”

He continued, talking about the Class of 2023 bringing in “…over $3.6 million in scholarships.”

CHS senior Kaci Cline introduced the platform speakers and special remarks were given by Mrs. Beverly Lovelace and guest Mrs. Lovelace, a former

Peak Resources’ National Skilled Nursing Home Week; BBQ a great success

This year’s NSNHW theme was “Cultivating Kindness”

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Peak Resources – Cherryville’s Marketing Liaison, Sarah Chambers said that, in spite of the severe storm and

its after-effects Cherryville experienced, their National Skilled Nursing Home Week was a wonderful success.

Everyone involved, she noted, had four days of fun and food for the residents, their families, and staff to enjoy.

For those who may not know much about the NSNHW celebrations, she noted the week was celebrated this year at Peak Resources – Cherryville from May 15 to May 19. Chambers said PR – C’s Activities Director of Peak Resources Cherryville, Stephanie Jackson, planned their daily events for residents and staff

to commemorate the weeklong celebration.

As noted by Chambers in an email to the Eagle, “According to the American Health Care Association, NSNHW celebrates the essential role that Skilled Nursing Facilities play in providing safe and effective 24hour nursing care to millions of individuals each year.”

She continued, “The theme for this year’s National Skilled Nursing Home Week is ‘Cultivating Kindness,’ which highlights the continuous acts of kindness seen in skilled nursing centers that make a difference in the See

CHS teacher and educator who represents Cherryville Township on the Gaston County Commission, and Mr. A.M. Stephens III, who represents Riverbend Township on the Gaston County Commission, spoke to the CHS seniors. Lovelace noted how she remembers having many of the students during her time at CHS as students and how very special they all were to her. At the end of her speech, Lovelace, who

taught Spanish, gave them a blessing in Spanish, urging them to go with God wherever they go in life.

Mr. Stephens spoke, urging the CHS graduating class of 2023 to, above all else in life, “…slow down this day and your memory of it,” and “…to remember this moment!”

CHS VP , Ms. Heather Parris introduced Salutatorian Rileigh Kiser, who spoke, exhorting her fellow students by saying, “We did

it!” and they should all be “… endlessly proud” of all they have accomplished in their scholastic lives. Said Ms. Kiser, “Fellow graduates, I urge you to cherish this moment; to cherish ALL moments in your lives!”

CHS Valedictorian Joseph England eschewed his prepared speech in favor of, he said, speaking from his heart.

Mr. England urged his See GRADUATES, Page 9

Gaston County Schools’ named Valedictorians; Salutatorians

GCS’ seniors earn top academic, perfect attendance distinctions

by TODD HAGANS Chief Communications Officer Gaston County Schools

Gaston County Schools has 26 students in the Class of 2023 who have achieved the top academic distinction of valedictorian or salutatorian. Additionally, two seniors in the Class of 2023 have earned the distinction of 13 years of perfect attendance.

Valedictorian and Salutatorian information

The senior with the highest weighted grade point average (GPA) is selected valedictorian, and the se-

nior with the second-highest weighted GPA is chosen salutatorian. Listed below are the valedictorians and salutatorians for Gaston County Schools and biography information for each student, starting with the hometown

school, Cherryville High School: Cherryville High School The CHS Class of 2023 Valedictorian is Joseph Alexander England. His college plans: UNC-Chapel See SCHOOLS, Page 2

Two from Cherryville selected for Piedmont Lithium scholarships

“Power For Life” Foundation chooses as their NC recipients

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Last week Piedmont Lithium, Inc., stated in a media release that three North Carolina students were selected as scholarship recipients of the Piedmont Lithium Foun-

dation – Power for Life, Inc., scholarships.

Piedmont Lithium Inc., is, as noted in the release, “…a developer of lithium resources critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain.”

The three, Michael Jones of Highland School of Technology; Rileigh Kiser, of Cherryville High School; and Ella Tynan of South Point High School were selected by PLI to receive up to $20,000 to, as noted in the release,

“help further their pursuit of their education related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (‘STEM’).

It is further noted, “The recipients are eligible to receive up to $5,000 per year for four consecutive years to assist with tuition, room and board expenses at an accredited post-secondary institution.”

Kris McVey, Executive See SCHOLARSHIPS, Page 6

The 2023 CHS Graduating class listens to the instructions of Principal Shawn Hubers as he tells them they can move their tassels. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

PR – C Dietary Staff and Department Heads make to-go plates with BBQ, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, and a bun to serve to Cherryville residents, emergency personnel, and line workers assisting in the storm clean up and power restoration efforts. Left to right are: Kathy Jackson, Holly Jackson, Dawn Franklin, Ron Dewey, Jessica Sain, Keith Lewis, Macie Deaton, and Jessica Hickson. (photos by Sarah Chambers and Stephanie Jackson)

Philip Arnold Eaker, Jr.

CHERRYVILLE –Philip Arnold Eaker, Jr., 77, of Cherryville, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Cleveland Pines. He was born Aug. 22, 1945 in Lincoln County to the late Philip A. Eaker, Sr. and Syble Jenkins Eaker.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant sister, LaDonna Eaker.

Survivors include his brothers, William “Bill” Eaker and Robert “Bob” Eaker; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held Friday, May 26, 2023 at 1 p.m., at Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Lail officiating.

Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com.

Carpenter – Porter Funeral and Cremation Service served the family of Mr. Eaker.

SCHOOLS

From Page 1 Hill to major in contemporary European studies and English and comparative literature; plans to pursue a career as a political journalist.

Joseph’s accolades: Gaston County Schools/ Gaston Gazette Star Student; Dwight H. Harrelson Memorial Scholarship; National Honor Society; drama club member and student director; offered approximately $1 million in scholarships from various colleges and universities.

The CHS Class of 2023 Salutatorian is Rileigh Elizabeth Kiser. Rileigh’s college plans are her going to Appalachian State University to major in environmental science, with a concentration in life science; plans to pursue a career as a wildlife biologist or nature conservationist. Her accolades: National Honor Society; Piedmont Lithium Power for Life Scholarship; Appalachian State University Academic Excellence Scholarship; and being chosen Cherryville High School Female Athlete of the Year.

Perfect Attendance information – Each year, the Board of Education honors graduating seniors who achieve perfect attendance for either 12 years or 13 years. Two seniors in the Gaston County Schools Class of 2023 earned 13 years of perfect attendance.

One of those was CHS’ own Gage Vernon, who achieved 13 years of perfect attendance. Gage plans to attend Gaston College to obtain a degree in nursing.

During his school’s graduation ceremony, Vernon received a perfect attendance plaque from the Gaston County Board of Education in recognition of his outstanding accomplishment.

Others who were Valedictorian and Salutatorian for their respective high schools are listed as follows: Ashbrook High School

–Valedictorian: Sherry

Talmadge Smith

CROUSE – Our beloved Talmadge (Tam) Smith, 71, of Crouse, passed away the morning of May 14, 2023, after a long bout with health issues. He was born on Sept. 30, 1951, to the late Fred and Ruby Lee Smith of Crouse.

Tam proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era.

He is survived by his significant other, Cathy Hallman of Crouse; his brother, Darrell Smith and his wife, Diane; his sister, Rhonda Smith and her fiancé, Steve Beader; his nephews, Brian, Jason, and their families.

A Celebration of Life with military honors will be held at a later date.

The Good Samaritan Funeral Home, Denver, NC, is honored to serve the Smith family.

Adrienne Ramos Martinez; and Salutatorian: Sarah Patel.

Bessemer City High School – Valedictorian: Alexis Nicole Thomas; and Salutatorian: Hansel Lamar Hughley.

Stuart W. Cramer High School –Co-Valedictorians: Lyndie Jo Humphrey and Madeline Claire McKinley; and Salutatorian: Abby Lynn Ferrell.

East Gaston High School – Valedictorian: Isabel Maria Suarez; and Salutatorian: Brylie Elizabeth Chaney.

Forestview High School – Valedictorian: Emma Grey Taylor; and Salutatorian: Yash Pankajkumar Patel.

Gaston County Virtual Academy – Valedictorian: Cason Rylee Harris; and Salutatorian: Jacqueline Torres-Villar.

Gaston Early College High School – Valedictorian: Katherine Grace Allen; and Salutatorian: Paigelan Starr Freeman.

Highland School of Technology – Valedictorian: Olivia Marie Apple; and Salutatorian: Samuel David Cook.

Hunter Huss High School – Valedictorian: Emily Corzine; and Salutatorian: Lauren Moonie.

North Gaston High School – Valedictorian: Caroline Allred; and Salutatorian: Jenna Mason.

South Point High School – Co-Valedictorian: Bailey Allen, and Co-Valedictorian: Michelle Tracy; and Salutatorian: Henry Eisenhuth.

More Perfect Attendance Information

Each year, the Board of Education honors graduating seniors who achieve perfect attendance for either 12 years or 13 years.

Two seniors in the Gaston County Schools Class of 2023 earned 13 years of perfect attendance. CHS student Gage Vernon was one of them, Karley Albanese of Forestview High School achieved 13 years of perfect attendance.

Kathleen Mary Shipley

KINGS MOUNTAIN –Kathleen Mary Shipley, 74, of Kings Mountain, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 at her residence. She was born Sept. 23, 1948 in Baltimore, MD, to the late Franklin S., and Mary Lavardera Lusby. Kathleen enjoyed reading, bowling, and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Paul F. Lusby and Rick Lusby; and sister, Jane Lusby Ruish.

Survivors include her husband, Edward “Bob” Shipley; son, Michael Shipley (Star); daughters, Michelle Shipley Stinnette (Ken) and Kimberly Shipley Mull (Rodney); grandchildren, Kristen Stinnette, Alaina Buff, Jarod Buff, Xerek Shipley, and Kai Shipley; great-grandchildren, Dixie, Hank, Wyatt, Parker, and Bodhi; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date at the family’s home.

Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com.

Carpenter – Porter Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family of Mrs. Shipley.

■ POLICE

ARRESTS

5-11: Travone Sevalus Wray, Jr., 24, 804 Requa Rd., Cherryville; one count each misdemeanor WSOJ (Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD) for assault on a female and interfering w/emergency communication. $5,000 secured bond.

5-21: Madison Victoria Jones, 27, 200 Brown – Waterson Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at 2330 Cherryville Rd., Gaston County, by GCPD officers on one count of motor vehicle theft.

INCIDENTS

5-6: CPD officer reports CFS (involuntary commitment service) for Cherryville woman. Case is active and under further investigation.

5-8: Cherryville man reports destruction/damage/ vandalism of property ($100/ driver’s side door glass) by some unknown object striking listed property, causing said damage. Closed/cleared by other means.

5-11: Cherryville man reports CFS as he lost his wallet and its contents ($135/ wallet, cash, credit & debit cards; OL). Case listed as inactive.

5-11: CPD officer reports WSOJ on unnamed suspect who had an outstanding warrant. Closed/cleared by arrest.

5-14: Cherryville woman reports larceny ($500/scratch off lottery ticket) of lottery ticket from employee. Case is active and under further investigation.

5-15: Cherryville man reports larceny from a motor vehicle ($800/eight (8) assorted high-power work-related tools) by unknown suspect(s) who entered the MV and removed listed property w/o owner’s consent. Case is active and under further investigation.

5-15: Gaston County business and Cherryville man report theft from a motor vehicle ($700/assorted high-power work-related tools) by unknown suspect(s) who stole power tools from vehicle. Case is active and under further investigation.

5-17: Cherryville busi-

ness reports B&E (rear door lock0 by unknown suspect(s) who attempted to break into listed business on Main Street. Case is active and under further investigation.

5-18: Cherryville woman reports CFS (call for service) for unknown/unspecified incident. No further information on police report. Closed/ cleared by other means.

5-18: Cherryville woman reports B&E and larceny by B&E by unknown male who was seen leaving an unoccupied residence. Stolen: One Playstation 4 ($300). Case status: unfounded.

5-19: Cherryville business reports burglary/B&E by unknown suspect who attempted to break into business. Case is active and under further investigation.

5-20: Cherryville man reports CFS/overdose by person overdosing on a controlled substance. Case is active.

5-21: Cherryville business and man report burglary/B&E of business located on Main Street by unknown suspect(s) who attempted to kick in the back door. Case is active and under further investigation.

5-24: GCPD officers report a new investigation into a larceny/other incident at 339 Black Rock School Rd., Cherryville.

WRECKS

5-17: A vehicle driven by Robin Carol Ledford, 58, 4233 Randleman Rd., Iron Station, ran off the road to the right on W. Church St., striking two drain culverts and coming to rest on the side of the roadway. Ms. Ledford told the responding officer she was blinded by the oncoming traffic’s headlights. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the vehicle: $5,000. Towed to Dixie Wrecker Service by Dixie Wrecker Service.

5-17: A vehicle driven by Carol Ann Knittel, 67, 101 Pine Ave., Cherryville, collided with a vehicle driven by Maura Reese Hoyle, 21, 1101 Baxter Rd., Cherryville, which was slowing down for a vehicle making a left turn. No injuries re-

ported. Est. damages to the Knittel vehicle: $5,000; to the Hoyle vehicle: $1,000.

5-18: A vehicle driven by Holly Maxey Bell, 49, 601 S. Elm St., Cherryville, collided in the rear with a vehicle driven by Victoria Michelle Houser, 36, 1934 Leonard’s Fork Church, Crouse. The Houser vehicle was stopped in the travel lane on Shelby Hwy., when the accident occurred. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Bell vehicle: $3,500; to the Houser vehicle: $2,000. Ms. Bell’s vehicle towed by KT Towing to KT Towing.

5-19: A vehicle driven by Cody John Adam Clark, 31, 252 Sedyewood ln., Cherryville, was stopped at the stoplight at the intersection of Church St., and Cherry St., and a tractor-trailer made a left turn from Church St., onto Cherry Street. The Clark vehicle backed up to give the tractor-trailer room to make the turn. That is when the Clark vehicle collided with a vehicle driven by Donald Wayne Nutter, 81, 211 Milo Neal Rd., Cherryville, which was leaving McDonald’s restaurant’s parking lot. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Clark vehicle: $300; to the Nutter vehicle: $900.

5-19: A vehicle driven by Jaime Paul Michalec, 48, 1117 Tot Dellinger Rd., Cherryville, was attempting to make a left turn from a stop sign on Lincolnton Hwy. and Dick Beam Rd., and a vehicle driven by William Scott Mauney, 88, 407 Crown Creek Dr., Cherryville, was exiting the parking lot at Ace Hardware. The two vehicles exited at the same time and collided. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Michalec vehicle: $1,500; to the Mauney vehicle: $3,000.

by DAVID N. BASS Carolina Journal

The North Carolina Senate is advancing a bill that would prohibit applicants for state employee positions to affirm their support for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda.

Senate Bill 364, Nondiscrimination & Dignity in State Work, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 26. The measure ensures that prospective state employees are not required to “endorse or opine on” any belief as a condition of employment.

“No one seeking a job at a state agency should have to be worried about whether they are woke enough to secure the position,” said Sen. Warren Daniel, R-Burke, the lead sponsor on the measure. Daniel referred to scenarios at UNC System schools where job applications required people to affirm DEI. Daniel added the bill does not infringe on anyone’s free speech rights. The measure closely mirrors the UNC System policy recently enacted. The wording only applies to state non-exempt employees. A second part of the bill applies to what Daniel termed “indoctrination” trainings that many employees are now required to take as a condition of their employment.

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

may be obtained in the City Clerk’s office. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard.

Paige H. Green, CMC, NCCMC, City Clerk

CE (5/31 & 6/7/23)

Public Notice Cherryville ABC Board Budget Hearing

The Cherryville ABC Board will hold its annual budget hearing on June 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cherryville ABC store located at 112-A North Cherry Street, Cherryville NC 28021. The hearing is open to the public but the public will not be allowed to comment on the proposed budget. The budget being presented is for the 2023-2024 fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2023 and ending on June 30, 2024. This notice is being run in accordance to Chapter 18B of the General Statutes of North Carolina.

The budget has been submitted to the board. A copy is available for inspection in the office of the General Manager and the public hearing will take place on the time and date above.

All meetings are open to the public.

CE (5/31 & 6/7/23)

Bill would prohibit compelled speech when hiring state employees

Sen. Warren Daniel, R-Burke, chairs a committee meeting. (photo from ncleg.gov)

GASTON COUNTY’S

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HEAD’S UP! More Summer

Reading news at Your CBL!

by TRACI POLLITT Branch Manager Cherryville Branch Library

Coming up at your Cherryville Branch Library!

Science Heroes – Monday, June 5, at 10:30 a.m.

Perler Beads for Teens –

Thursday, June 8, at 4 p.m.

Sensory-Friendly Movie

– Saturday, June 10, at 10:30 a.m.

Shepherd Shakespeare –

Monday, June 12, at 10:30 a.m.

Animal Allies – Monday, June 19, at 10:30 a.m.

Teen Anime Club –

Thursday, June 22, at 4 p.m.

Craft & Chat for Adults

– Saturday, June 24, at 11 a.m.

Nature Around Us –

Monday, Jun 26, at 10:30 a.m.

We hope everyone is reading for Summer Reading! We’ve decorated the bulletin boards, booked the special guests, stocked the reading records, and more. We have been busy here at the Cherryville Branch Library, even after being closed for two (2) days due to the power outages caused by a microburst on the evening of Tuesday, May 16. Thankfully, the library did not have any damage. Even though we couldn’t work in our building, we kept planning and preparing. Ms. Traci was able to head to the Main branch in Gastonia and got new-to-us genre titles, so if you enjoy westerns, Christian fiction, mysteries, and/ or romances, you’ll want to stop in and check out the new selections!

To go along with the Summer Reading theme, we will be putting together a display called “Our Community Reads.” We’re looking for book sugges-

This says it all: “We Rise By Lifting Others – Summer Reading 2023”

CHS Class of 1954 holds 69th Reunion

The Cherryville High School graduating Class of 1954 met at the “Small Town Kitchen” restaurant on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 1 p.m.

And last but certainly not

tions from our patrons; we’ll display those titles and share online as well. You can fill out a suggestion slip at the desk or comment on our Facebook post. As library employees, we love hearing about favorite books. It made perfect sense to use community suggestions for one of our summer displays – you could help your friend or neighbor find they’re next “favorite” book.

For all library-related questions including Summer Reading inquiries, you can call us at (704) 7698190, or stop by the branch at 605 E. Main Street. Our public service hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

So…all together now – “WE LOVE OUR LIBRARY!” Yay!w

Ronald Whitaker called the meeting to order and gave a warm welcome to the 11 classmates and eight guests who were present. A moment of silence was held to remember the 47 deceased members of the class.

A contribution was made to CHS Education Foundation (CHSEF) in memory of Ann Black Pfeifer, who died since our 2022 Reunion. Mrs. Jerry Thornburg gave an update on those who could not attend

and reported on the class financial status. There was a display of Cherryville High School memorabilia which everyone enjoyed perusing.

As for the program, noted Mrs. Thornburg, “Our classmates ‘were’ the program,” as each one told something about themselves, their children, grandchildren, or their great-grandchildren, which, of course, was most interesting. Each classmate expressed thankfulness for family, memories, and many blessings.

“We are looking forward to our 70th Reunion,” said Mrs. Thornburg. Those class members

in attendance were as follows: Bob and Melissa Turner, Glade Springs, VA; Donnie W. Benfield and her daughter, Brenda Stillwell, Gastonia, NC; Jack Eaker, Cherryville, NC; Jerry Thornburg, Cherryville, NC; Jim and Peggy Eaker, Asheville, NC; Dr. Judy Ford Houser, Cherryville, NC; Martha Jon Blackwelder Hix, Winston Salem, NC; Nancy Harris Catena, Cherryville, NC; Ronald and Patricia Whitaker, Cherryville, NC; Shirley Morrison Keating, Greenbackville, VA, and her sister, Judy Barnes of Charlotte, NC; and Walter and Joyce Pharr of Glen Alpine, NC.

Teen driver law changes

ROCKY MOUNT –

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

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

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

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

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

As you may notice there

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

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

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

This is a community event and volunteers are

from various churches and organizations. Please consider volunteering for this outreach ministry.

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

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

Upon passage of a bill by the North Carolina General Assembly, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is announcing changes to the graduated driver licensing (GDL) program for teens.

Effective May 8, teen drivers will again need to have their Level 1 Limited Learner Permit for six months before being able to get their Level 2 Limited Provisional License. Teen drivers will still be required to: be at least 16 years old, log 60 hours of driving time, pass a road test and show printed proof of insurance in the teen driver’s name. The requirement to advance to Level 2 had been 12 months for most of the last 25 years since the GDL system was put into place in 1997. During the COVID-

19 pandemic, the legislature temporarily shortened this requirement to six months. That provision lapsed at the end of 2022, leaving thousands of teen drivers and their families in limbo.

“Now that this requirement has been changed back to six months, we look forward to helping these teen drivers through this process,” said DMV Commissioner Wayne Goodwin. “We ask for your patience as we work to accommodate the thousands of teen drivers that are suddenly eligible to take a road test and receive their Level 2 provisional license.”

According to the new legislation, this six-month provision will again lapse at the end of the year. Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, the provision will permanently change to nine months.

Another change to the GDL system will allow Level 2 permit holders to be able to drive one passenger under 21 that is not a family member, if they are being driven directly to or from school. This is in addition to the existing provision allowing one passenger under 21 that is a family member.

As a reminder, NCDMV schedule changes went into effect on May 1. After noon, all customer services statewide are now provided on a walk-in basis. Appointments are only available in the morning through the 11 a.m. hour and can be booked at skiptheline.ncdot. gov.

Road tests, which a teen driver must successfully pass to achieve a Level 2 permit, are not available after 4 p.m.

The “All Together Now – Never Stop Reading” banner at the Cherryville Branch Library. (photos provided)

The CHS Class of 1954 at their 69th Reunion – FRONT ROW: Martha Jon Blackwelder Hix, Jerry Spangler Thornburg, and Dr. Judy Ford Houser; SECOND ROW: Shirley Morrison Keating, Nancy Harris Catena, and Donnie Warren Benfield; and THIRD ROW: Ronnie Whitaker, Walter Pharr, Jack Eaker, Bob Turner, and Jim Eaker. (photo provided)

OPINION

TODAY’S QUOTE:

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.

This town; this world needs more Jason Day’s…

After the severe storm of last week, and hearing some of the stories of people helping others, especially the story of Mr. Jason Day’s gallant turn at being this past week’s Good Samaritan, I am of the persuasion that this good little town; this great Tar Heel state, and our wonderful United States of America need more Jason Day’s and plenty of them! Yes sir! And keep them coming!

By Michael Powell michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com

We need more folks who don’t think of themselves first but when they see a fellow human being in danger, act first and count the cost later.

And yes, it can be costly… acting first in a time of high danger, but saving a life or two, or more… how can you place a cost on that? Easy answer is, you can’t. Ever. Human beings are that important. Always.

Folks like Mr. Day can sometimes be hard to spot because they don’t wear red capes with big yellow

“S’s” on them or have

multi-colored spandex tights with neat utility belts full of gizmos and ‘geegaws’ that help them climb buildings or laser-blast dangerous things out of the way. See, all they have is their own guts; their own “chutzpah”; their own – as one of my old buddies from back in the day used to say – “moxie”. I seem to remember I may have had some moxie once but I may have either lost it or misplaced it because the older I get (pushing close to 100 years old now…), the less I seem to need it, which is good, because, as I said seconds ago… I can’t find the bloody thing… stuff… whatever!

Also, at least in my (not-so) humble opinion, another group of folks who rank up there with the esteemed Mr. Day and people like him, are our local (or any, for that matter) police, firefighter, and emergency services folks, as well as our very own Cherryville city employees and staff. My hat, if I wore one, is always off to those folks. Without them life would indeed be hard for us regular folk who aren’t of that superhero persuasion, as we’re normally not made of the same stuff they are. However, I’m sure if any of them happen to read this sad little column they may roll their eyes or laugh out loud, thinking what a doofus I am for suggesting they are more special than they feel they are. Well, folks… that is just them being humble. Why do you think guys and gals go into their line of work in the first place? Money? HA HA HA! Don’t make me (or them) laugh! Danger? Maybe, but not normally. I mean, they know what they do is dangerous, but that’s not why, at least according to all the EMTs, firefighters, and law enforcement officials, or

Reevaluate your church mission spending…

For 50 years of my life, I’ve been associated with churches that have given over $4,000,000 collectively to outside denominational endeavors.

Glenn Mollette Guest Editorial

The typical mainline denominational church/ parish will collect weekly offerings from their members. A percentage of this money each month is given to a state office. The state office will in turn keep a large percentage of the money for state denominational purposes. The rest of it will be sent to the national office.

Some denominations have an international mission office and an American denominational office.

Local churches are always encouraged to give more of their weekly offerings to the state and national causes. The state and national entities employ people who do denominational work. They have full time salaries, medical insurance, retirement plans and usually newer model cars to drive. They need more money like most everyone else. Many churches will give 10, and often as high as 25, percent of their general

offering to these outside entities. The denomination rewards the church by praising them.

Patting them on the back. They will usually list the top 100 giving churches on their denominational website or state publication piece. They will work hard to enlist the pastor of the church to serve on state committees. This is done to make the pastor feel important and to keep their hand in the local church through the church’s pastor. Executives from the denomination will come a couple of times a year to visit the church and praise them for their generosity. This usually is about the summation of what the local church gets back from their sacrificial 10 to 25 percent giving.

In far too many cases the local church deprives itself of needed money to fund their own local needs. The local minister often has to scrape to get by while the church is mailing a big check to the denominational hierarchy.

I’ve been a strong advocate of international and state missions most of my life. However,

I’m tired of seeing so many small churches do without while the state and national entities – regardless of the denomination – do and

public servants/staff/employees I’ve ever talked to do what they do. They get into their line of work in the first place because they genuinely want to help people. Now, while your average “Joe” like Mr. Day, so far as I know, isn’t a police officer, firefighter, or EMT, there is still, within most people I think, that propensity to want to help their fellow man, especially when danger is involved. Many of us, as our lives progress normally, usually aren’t called upon to exercise that aspect of our braver selves. Only in times of the direst need, like say, when a tree falls on an occupied

vehicle or home, or some such, or anything related to that; when one has to make a snap decision to step in and assist someone else in order to make sure they live to see another day.

If – or whenever – that day arrives… well, folks, all I can say, at least for myself, is I ask the good Lord that He may imbue me with just a wee spark of what He gave Mr. Day (and others like him) that day so I put other’s lives before my own, and can act without thinking once of myself and my well-being so I might can help others.

I may have it out of Bib-

lical context here in this column, but isn’t that sort of what Jesus, in His word, sort of asks of all of us at the end of the day? Or am I missing something here?

Oh well… at any rate; thank you Jason Day for what you did, and thank you to all the City of Cherryville staff, workers and employees, firefighters, police officers, EMTs, power company employees… everyone of y’all. Great job, all!

We appreciate… I appreciate… each and every one of y’all!

Keep up the GREAT work!

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If your church has been mailing 15 percent of its money down to the state office every month then why not keep eight percent of that to do local mission work in your neighborhood? Will the state or national office come to your town and help the homeless? Are they in your town helping unwed mothers and ministering to pregnant teenagers? Are they supporting the local halfway house for drug addicts and safe house for abuse victims? Are they going door to door in your neighborhood telling people about God’s love? Too many churches rationalize, “We are doing mission work by sending our money to the state office.”

Churches should use more of their mission money at home. Your local area has needs. Jesus gave The Great Commission to go into the world but too often we miss what is right in our face. I’m for supporting mission work around the world but your greatest mission work is in your neighborhood.

Another school year is about to end…

I have been in school since entering Tryon School as a first grader many years ago. As a second grader I decided that I wanted to be a teacher just like my teacher Mrs. Robinson. And believe it or not, I never changed my mind. I spent 12 wonderful years at Tryon before graduating and going on to enroll at Appalachian State University in Boone. There were several times throughout my school career that I was not sure if my dream would become a reality or not. College was a big step, but I had worked hard throughout high school and graduated at the top of my class. I do not say this to brag by any means. I say it to encourage other young people that their dreams can come true through faith and hard work. Working and striving for what you want is a worthy goal.

By Anne S. Haynes

college, she encouraged me to apply for the scholarship. I applied for it and received it and, as they say, “the rest of it is history.” I will always cherish her guidance and wise advice.

As I have written here before I enjoyed a teaching career of 30 years and still work as a tutor and substitute teacher. School is about to end this year but I always look forward to the next year. Someone once said that if you enjoy what you do it is not like work. It may technically be work, but it is not a tiresome task that must be finished. Or it least that’s

the way I see it. I do enjoy my job. There is no doubt about it. Seeing the lightbulb come on in a child’s face when they learn a new fact or concept is hard to explain. It still makes me feel like what I am doing is going to make a difference in someone’s life for years to come.

Of course, there are many awesome career choices in our world today. Some of them, like my choice, have been around practically forever. Others are practically new and still being explored, with new careers emerging all of the time. Choose what you like and are interested in and you will be amazed at how much you can enjoy working.

I give a lot of credit to my mom when I consider my college education. She encouraged me to follow my dreams and work toward what I wanted. When we heard of a way prospective teachers could attend

Henry Adams

God is present with us always during the storms of life

As I write this article, Cherryville and the people of Cherryville are repairing, cleaning up, and assessing the damage of a terrible storm that came through the town and surrounding area on Tuesday, May16. In listening to people describe the storm, various sentences and words have been used such as, “The

town looks like a war zone;” “It had to be a tornado;” or “It was a straight-line wind or a microburst.”

To those who suffered the damage and to those who were hurt, what someone calls it really doesn’t matter.

The storm contained wind that was damaging, dangerous and that – thanks be to God – more folks were not hurt or even lost their lives.

Not just because of this recent storm or any storm really, I particularly don’t

A Generous Heart

Sometimes while driving to work in the mornings I listen to the radio station. One day while driving, I heard a story that really touched my heart. It was about a 12 year-old boy who found out about some children who had lost everything in a fire. Compassion overtook him to the point that he gave every toy and piece of clothing he had, even the shoes he was wearing. His mother asked him why he had so many bags of things to give away. He replied, “Mom, I have everything and these kids have nothing.” Wow! What a big heart this young man has! I believe that he tapped into a biblical, spiritual principle of the early church. Acts 4:32-35 (NLT) says, “All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared everything they had. The apostles testified powerfully to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God’s great blessing was upon them all. There were no needy people among them, because those who owned land or houses would sell them and bring the money to the apostles to give to those in need.”

EVERYTHING COUNTS

If we compare ourselves with other people, it can hinder us from giving what we have to offer because we think that we don’t have enough or that we are inadequate. However, all of us have something of value to give to others that can benefit them and bring them joy. For example, you may be good at cooking, while someone else can buy a meal for someone; both acts of kindness benefited the person. Maybe someone can put $200 dollars in a card, but you only have $20 dollars. As long as you are a cheerful giver, and you give from your heart what you have, you will find that your life will be filled with so much happiness. As you serve and lend a hand to others with your time, talent, and treasures – you become God’s hands extended in the earth. 2 Corinthians 8:12 (NLT) states, “Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don’t have.”

PRAY THIS PRAYER:

“Lord, Your word says that If we, being evil, know how to give good gifts to our children, how much more will you, our Father who is in heaven, give what is good to those of us who ask! I thank and praise you for being the ultimate giver. Father, you are the greatest giver because you gave your one and only son; whoever believes in him won’t perish, but will have everlasting life. Forgive me for sometimes being self-centered, thinking about what I want to receive instead of what I can give. Forgive me for complaining about what I don’t have. Help me to remember that you have invited me to give with a cheerful heart. May I find great joy in being a blessing to people and glorifying your holy name. 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.

like the wind. I don’t necessarily like being out in the wind, fighting to keep my straw hat on or feeling that wind burn on my skin. But, all this being said, wind is intriguing to me. It is the movement of air, invisible unless it is reacting to something like a tree, or a sail or a kite.

Jesus said in John 3:8, “The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes.”

Wind, like many other things, can be helpful, dangerous, and/or destructive. In the Christian calendar, May 28 is Pentecost

Sunday. Some say this is the birthday of the Christian church; others look at this day as the day the Holy Spirit came upon all who believed. In Acts 2, a mighty wind roared and tongues of fire rested upon the people’s heads, and they could understand each other’s languages. But at the heart is wind.

In Hebrew, the word for wind/spirit is “Ruakh”; in Greek it is “Pneuma”. This reminds me of God. In Genesis it is the winds of God that blew over the earth and the earth was formed. Again, in Genesis, it is the wind of God that is walking through the

Garden of Eden and in Acts it is the rushing wind and flame, bringing God’s presence to all the people.

Wind and fire can be very destructive, but also can be very useful. In Eastern North Carolina in the Spring and Fall, there is always smoke rising from the pine forests where the Forest Service is conducting “prescribed burns’, this cleans out the underbrush and saves the forest from a damaging “wildfire”.

The Holy Spirit comes to us and gathers us and calls us. More importantly, the stories from the storm of neighbors helping neighbors, people praying for

the ones hurt, or groups traveling house-to-house removing trees, providing food. These are stories of how God works in our lives. This is the work of the Holy Spirit. How God moves, even in the midst of destruction. Our God is an awesome God. God is present with us, not just during the storms of life, but every day. John 3:8, notes, “The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So, it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SCHOLARSHIPS

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Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Piedmont and President of Power for Life, said, “We are thrilled to recognize these outstanding students with scholarships. We were impressed by Michael, Rileigh, and Ella because they have excelled academically while demonstrating a keen commitment to their communities. We believe these students will ultimately make significant contributions in STEM, and we look forward to supporting the next chapter of their academic careers.”

According to the media release Mr. Jones, of Cherryville, is “…on track to graduate from Highland School of Technology in June and is already certified in AutoCAD and AutoDesk Inventor,” and is an active member of the nationally accredited Technology Student Association (TSA) and the school’s Animatronics Team, which placed first in the state’s TSA conference in 2022. It is further noted that, in addition to excelling academically, he played soccer throughout high school and is currently leading the

varsity soccer team as captain.

Jones plans to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering at North Carolina State University and, ultimately, a career in manufacturing.

Ms. Kiser, a student at Cherryville High School, was noted by PLI as having “…a profound interest in supporting ecological conservation and sustainability initiatives.”

The release continued, “She immersed herself in

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Service of Process by Publication

State of North Carolina

Gaston County District Court

Alejandra Maria Rodriguez vs. Julian Humberto Rodriguez Florez File # 22-CvD-3568

To: Julian Humberto Rodriguez Florez

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: AN ABSOLUTE DIVORCE. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than 40 days from today, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the 24th day of May, 2023.

Richard B. Schultz

Attorney at Law

P.O. Box 1232 Gastonia, NC 28053

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Service of Process by Publication

State of North Carolina Gaston County District Court

Rachel Lynn Woods vs. Cristhian Islas-Hernandez File # 23-CvD-657

To: Cristhian Islas-Hernandez

TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: AN ABSOLUTE DIVORCE. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than 40 days from today, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the 24th day of May, 2023.

Richard B. Schultz

Attorney at Law

P.O. Box 1232 Gastonia, NC 28053

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LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

Having qualified on 16th of May, 2023 as Executrix of the Estate of BLANCHE B. BOIES; AKA, ETHEL BLANCHE BEAM BOIES, ETHEL BLANCHE BOIES, 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, Yvonne Boies Hinkley, Executor on or before the 24th of August, 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 24th day of May, 2023.

Yvonne Boies Hinkley, Executrix

Estate of Blanche B. Boies; aka, Ethel Blanche Beam Boies, Ethel Blanche Boies

2241 Fairways Drive Cherryville, NC 28021

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STEM education beginning in early childhood and continued challenging herself with AP science classes throughout high school.”

Rileigh plans to attend Appalachian State University to study environmental science with a concentration in life sciences. Noted the media release, “She is passionate about education, exploring environmental stewardship, and advocating for women and girls in STEM.”

Tynan currently attends South Point High School and is planning to study chemistry at Appalachian State University.

As per the release, “Her interest in STEM began in sixth grade when she joined TSA; it flourished throughout high school in her roles at Eliminate the Digital Divide and the Center for Digital Equity, where she helped bridge gaps between those with and without access to technology. Tynan also has aided local conservation ef-

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON

NOTICE OF EXECUTOR

The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the estate of Lorine Williams Cathey deceased, late of Gaston County, hereby notifies all persons having claims against this estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 13th of August, 2023, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to this estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 10th day of May, 2023.

Harry Vernon Cathey, Jr., Executor Penelope Cathey, Executor Estate of Lorine Williams Cathey c/o John H. Griffing Griffing Leazer, PLLC Attorneys for Estate 518 S. New Hope Road Gastonia, NC 28054

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forts by serving on the board of ‘Keep Belmont Beautiful’. In college, she plans to explore environmental research focused on conserving and generating renewable energy.”

Piedmont noted it launched “Power for Life” earlier this year “…to focus on important charitable and educational initiatives to support the communities in which Piedmont expects to operate in North Carolina and Tennessee. ‘Power for Life’ supports various phil-

anthropic efforts and organizations in the communities, including sponsoring STEM initiatives within local K-12 and post-secondary educational institutions as well as scholarships for current and future STEM students.”

In addition to Jones, Kiser, and Tynan, “Power for Life” also selected three scholarship recipients in Tennessee as part of its 2023 scholarship program: Bradley Farmer, Wesley “Alex” Gaskins, and Logan Smith.

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

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MICHAEL JONESRILEIGH KISER ELLA TYNAN

Winter/Spring CHS Sports Awards

At the recent Winter/Spring CHS Sports Awards, some of the winners are shown here with their awards and certif-

icates. (Ed. note: This isn’t all of them; there will be more in next week’s Eagle of June 7.)

CHS NCHSAA Scholar Athletes announced

Cherryville High School is proud to announce the NCHSAA Scholar Athletes from fall and winter sports 2022-2023 sports season.

The Fall/Winter ‘22’23 Scholar Athletes and Teams includes 4 teams and 78 individuals.

Teams: ≥ 3.1 unweighted – Women’s Tennis 3.475; Women’s Basketball 3.175; Cheer 3.813; and Volleyball 3.566.

Individuals: ≥ 3.5

weighted Wrestling: Kam Bolin, Jack Dellinger, Hunter Griffin, Caleb Hovis, John Mace, and Tobias Miller; Women’s Basketball: Emily Allen, Jenna Anthony, Kate Bookout,

The CHS basketball team members were awarded the following awards: Numarius Good (Offensive MVP); Landon Hahn (Defensive MVP); Carson Kelly (Team MVP); Nate Bookout (Most Improved); and Chance Hunt (Coaches Award). (photos provided by Scott Harrill/CHS)

Krista Davis, Cierra Gibson, Raylei Gidney, Messiah Johnson, Gabrielle McCorkle, and Ceniya

Powell; Men’s Basketball: Steven Brown, Landon Hahn, Hunter Jackson, and Carson Kelly; Football: Kam Bolin, Jack Dellinger, Elijah Gibson, Landon Hahn, Caleb Hovis, Hunter Jackson, Cameron Lee, Liam McIntyre, Tobias

Miller, Tanner Sisk, Gage

Vernon, and Caydin Wooten; Cheer: Avery Beam, Abigail Canipe, Camryn Cash, Kendall Chupp, Sarah Eaker, Payton Godfrey, Anna Leigh Jones, Landyn McBride, Faith McNeill, Ava Miller, Bailey Owens, Alanna Philbeck, Kylie Reynolds, and

Chloee Stroupe; Cross Country: Cameryn Bell, Willow Chambers, Leilanni Delano, and Paige LaRoche; Women’s Tennis: Katie Diaz, Kelly Diaz, Bailey Dugan, Kylie Jackson, and Sarah Rayfield; Men’s Soccer: Will Allen, James Bell, Steven Brown, Joseph Dattoli, Hunter Griffin, Michael Griffin, Aaron Heavner, Carson Kelly, Kai Shipley, Jared Varela, and Bryson Withers; and Volleyball: Emily Allen, Kate Bookout, Adisson Breese, Krista Davis, Taylor Digh, Riley Kiser, Alexis McSwain, Ceniya Powell, Carson Reed, Makayla Sigmon, Lillian Truesdell, Kennedy Weathers, and Briley Wright.

The CHS Cheerleaders were awarded the following awards: Sarah Eaker (Outstanding Leadership); Landyn McBride (Best Attitude); Anna Leigh Jones (Terry Usery Memorial Award); Kylie Reynolds (Best All-Around Cheerleader); and Lani Philbeck (Best Flyer).

The CHS Wrestlers were awarded the following awards: Robbie Bowman (Heart of a Champion Award and SPC 1A/2A All-Conference); Caleb Hovis (Most Improved and SPC 1A/2A All-Conference); Tobias Miller (Coaches Award) and SPC 1A/2A All-Conference); Kam Bolin (Impact Wrestler Award, SPC 1A/2A All-Conference, and Scholar-athlete Individual Award); and Chase Miller (Most Valuable Wrestler Award, and 1A/2A All-Conference).

The “Blue Jacket” presentation went to the leader of the Ironmen, Principal Shawn Hubers, presented by Scott Harrill.

The President’s Award presentation, “Heart of the Ironmen Award”, went to Spencer Powers. Spencer is the son of CHS football coach and CHS teacher, Matt Powers. The award was given in memory of Shannon Aguilar.

The Most Outstanding Male and Female Athlete of the Year cups went to Landon Hahn and Rileigh Kiser. The cups were sponsored by Mrs. Ken Younger.

The Male and Female Scholastic Athlete of the Year cups went to Kendall Chupp and Will Fowler, The cups were sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas White.

The “Blue Jacket” Coach of the Year went to football Coach Scott Jenkins, presented by Scott Harrill.

Announcer Danny Eaker received the Lifetime Ironmen Booster Award. With Danny is his wife, Judie. The award was sponsored by the Ironmen Booster Club.

May 27th. Located at 303 E. Main St., Cherryville (704) 435-5436

EMPLOYMENT

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 Hudlow Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 286-9294 mountvernonforestcity@ gmail.com

FULL-TIME YOUTH PASTOR/ASSOCIATE PASTOR. Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Forest City NC is seeking a full-time Youth Pastor/Associate Pastor. Send resume to mountvernonforestcity@gmail.com or mail to 2676 Hudlow Rd. Forest City NC 28043 (828) 286-9294 mountvernonforestcity@gmail.com

BUSINESS SERVICES

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

WILL CLEAN HOUSES. Reasonable rates. Call or text me at 704-419-9016 (704) 4199016

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

MURRY RIDING MOWER. 40” cut, Briggs engine, 4 speed manual shift. Very good condition. Leave message. $350 (704) 538-9743

LADIES SIZE 3X TOPS, 2 piece sets, nice, some with tags. 58 pieces $55. 30 pieces $30. 828-248-3402, leave message.

4-HANKOOK DYNAPRO ALL TERRAIN TIRES. 285/70/17 10-ply with 11/32 tread. Had 15/32 tread new. Never been off road. Roughly 30-40 thousand miles tread left. Asking $450.00 OBO (704) 718-9122

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

951-

WEDNESDAY MARKET BE-

GINS JUNE 7TH. Can’t make it to the Foothills Farmers’ Market on Saturday? We will be open on Wednesdays starting in June, 8-12, at the Bobby Bell Pavilion. Find your summer favorites and more with easy parking and a relaxed atmosphere. (704) 470-7603 info@ foothillsfarmersmarket.com

GOLDEN DOMERS TOY AND HOBBY. Visit our NEW LOCATION .....Model Cars, Die-cast Cars & Trucks, Tractors, Hot Wheels, Construction Toys, Sports Memorabilia, Autographed Items, Hard to Find Items! See Mike & Brandon Willis. We’re located at 104 Oliver Ave. (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs), Shelby 704-297-0102 or 704-297-0103

REUNIONS

POOLE REUNION. June 11th at Belwood Community Center. Please arrive with a well filled picnic basket and prepare to socialize. Lunch at approx. 1pm.

EMPLOYMENT

GENERAL MAINTENANCE/ GROUNDSKEEPER. Must have valid drivers license. Call 704-473-4299. (704) 473-4299

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 LAUNDROMAT ATTENDANT PART TIME, 10AM3PM. Keeping the laundromat clean and tidy, including but not limited to mopping floors, cleaning washers and dryers, cleaning tables, cleaning restrooms, and doing wash dry fold for customers who wants this service. The candidate needs to be responsible and require minimum supervision to perform the duties, be prompt, and enjoy working with people. Please apply at www.mountainwashlaundryshelbync.com under “APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT”. mantendra la lavandería limpia y ordenada, lo que incluye, entre otros, trapear pisos, limpiar lavadoras y secadoras, limpiar mesas, limpiar baños y lavar y secar para los clientes que desean este servicio. El candidato debe ser responsable y requerir una supervisión mínima para desempeñar sus funciones, ser rápido y disfrutar trabajando con personas. Favor solicite en www.mountainwashlaundryshelbync.com bajo “SOLICITUD DE EMPLEO”. laundryhelp@carolina.rr.com

LOCAL CDL DRIVERS NEED-

ED. Home everyday full or part time, 2 years experience, clean driving record, 53’ trailers, excellent pay and benefits. Apply in person at Cyclone Trucking, Inc. Cherryville, NC. 704-5307489, (704) 236-4095

NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. Over time available. (704) 473-0341

BUSINESS

OPPORTUNITIES

LAWNCARE LABORER. Experience preferred but will train right person. Please leave message, (704) 240-4836

BUSINESS SERVICES

RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR available for deck repairs and small repairs.

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

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

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

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

YARD SALES

CLEVELAND COUNTY

HUGE FAMILY YARD SALE!

SAT., JUNE 3, 2023, 7:00AM-

?, HALL CROSSING SUBDIVISION! WOMEN’S, MEN’S CHILDREN’S CLOTHES & SHOES, TOYS, FURNITURE, HOME DECOR. 202 Hall Crossing Drive, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086

GASTON COUNTY

HUGE YARD SALE, NICE AND CHEAP! Sat., June 3rd, 2023, 8:00am-3:00pm. Huge yardsale! Household, furniture, tools, nice womens clothing, workout clothing, nice shoes, jewelry and more! Lots of new items too! CHEAP!!! 2341 Jenkins Dairy Road, Gastonia, NC 28052 (704) 836-6556 kelly. norman@stericycle.com

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

HUGE MOVING SALE! Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 2-4, 8AM-until. Tools, furniture, appliances, household, John Deere 130 riding mower w/trailer. 117 Meadows Drive, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

FOR SALE

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

MEN’S BRAND NEW Cruiser Bicycle. $100. Must sell. 828782-7221.

LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT for sale. Call 704-571-8213 for more information.

RARE VINTAGE HOT WHEELS. 70’s, 80’s, 90’s. Collection consists of over 260 cars with carrying cases. Call for more info. (704) 692-4816

FOUR UNFINISHED INTERIOR DOORS. Hollow core Lauan, no casing. $75 each. 2002 GMC Safari, good condition, $1200. 828-286-0275.

ITEMS FOR SALE. All steel trailer-52 x 12, Cattle Gate-9ft. Heavy duty stove pipes and coon traps. Call 704-476-9273 for more info.

STORAGE BUILDINGS NEW, USED, REPOS “BUY, SELL, TRADE!” J Johnson Sales, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895 LARGE HANDMADE ANTIQUE WOODEN BOX. Hinged lid. Great for storage. $100. 704-473-6587. SIX CHERRY PADDED DINING CHAIRS. Excellent condition-$300. 704-473-6587.

LOTS OF ITEMS: Baby strollers, lots of kids toys, Power Wheels, bikes, etc. Also 2 free cats. Call 828-200-7441.

ITEMS FOR SALE S&W 357

Pistol. Coal Miners Edition. 1 of 75-$1400. Predator 6500 watt Generator. Brand new. Never used-$700. Power Horse 3200 P.S.I. Pressure Washer-$200. 704-750-4896. TRAILER-BUY-SELL-TRADE!

“Must

30 AND 55 GALLON PLASTIC FEED BARRELS $20. Metal Burning Barrels $15. Water totes 275 Gallon $75. Solid Top Barrels, or Plastic $10. Cub Cadet Mower 50” Cut, 23 HP, $100. Call Jeff. Hickory, (828) 327-4782

7 TON GOOSENECK 25

FOOT. Lay Flat Ramp “All Rubber Seal Lights” Tool Box & More! $12,900 OR No Credit Check Rent to Own. From $639 month. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 CO2 TANK 20LBS. Have 2, $150 I have two co2 tanks, one is full and the other is 1/3. Can send pictures by phone. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

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

USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. Keep it dry and safe! 828-980-0788 or 828286-8674.

16’ HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT TRAILER. New floors, lights & wiring. $1500. Call for more info. (704) 751-7312

828980-0853, 704-476-9383.

WANT TO BUY

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

CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 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

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

RECLINER

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

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

COMPLETE KING BEDROOM SUITE. Solid wood. Mattress and Boxsprings optional. Excellent condition. $800. 704-4827949.

60-90% OFF NEW STILL IN BOX MERCHANDISE.

Household, decorative, kitchen, children’s, jewelry and toys at former BJ’s Gift Shop. Call and leave message for appointment. 704-300-3058

PLANTS FOR SALE. Hostaover 20 varieties, Daylily, Iris, Yellow Bells, Crape Myrtle. 206 Woodburn Drive, Forest City. 828-245-0245.

FOR SALE RAINBOW VAC-

UUM. PURCHASED IN 2008

FOR $2000 USED VERY LITTLE SO IN GREAT CONDITION INCLUDES ALL ATTACHMENTS ASKING $900 CASH. (828) 287-3412 TEDDYBEAR93_890@YAHOO.COM

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

FARM & GARDEN

LANDSCAPING /ROCK

BUCKET FOR SALE Fits John Deere front end loader. slightly used. $1500 (704) 813-2289 rlputnam66@att.net

CHICKEN LITTER FOR SALE. You haul. Price depends on truck size. 704-692-8752

6588 INTERNATIONAL 4WD TRACTOR 177 Horsepower with Turbo. Price Reduced to $19,500 for quick sell! Call 704487-6929 or 704-689-6042

TOMATO & PEPPER PLANTS FOR SALE. Also chickens for sale. For info call 704-4733023.

PETS & LIVESTOCK

TOY & MINI AUSSIES. UTD shots 7 worming, vetted. (828) 289-6756

GERMAN SHEPHERDS PUPPIES. Rare, old-time, large boned beauties. Great pets and companions. Friend for life. Must see beautiful babies. If no answer, please leave a message. 828-675-4968.

SHIPPING CRATE $35.00. I have wood shipping crates for sale with lids. 3 different sizes I can send pictures of them. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net 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

TRAILERS, TRAILERS! DUMP TRAILERS, GOOSENECK, DECK OVER, EQUIPMENT, ALL PURPOSE

TOY YORKIE POO/MALTI. Female puppy, 7 months old, wormed, groomed, shots UTD. Only approx 7 lbs grown. $800. 13 wks

GRADUATES

From Page 1 fellow CHS graduates to be bold and be brave and to go out into the world and get what they want; what they need, whether it is that perfect job, that perfect education, but to not give in to what others expect them to do but to think for themselves and not let others control their thinking, whether it be politician, or someone in a position of power and authority.

“Be yourselves!” he said,

CLASSIFIEDS CONT’D

FROM PAGE 8

PETS & LIVESTOCK

AKC REGISTERED CANE

CORSO PUPS. 7 boys, 2 girls. Ready to go. Shots current. Call Ronnie for more info. (704) 974-

2716

STANDARD POODLE PUP-

PY. CKC REGISTERED. Shots and wormed. Female. $1,500. 9 weeks old. (704) 813-7411

LABRADOODLE F1B CURLY

PUPS. Beautiful, Curly, F1B standard labradoodle pups. Males & females, cream, apricot, & black. Some with white markings. Fee includes first puppy shots, vet visit & multiple dewormings. Deposit holds, pick up first week of June. (704) 6926713 paintedshilohfarm@yahoo.

com

AKC MINI SCHNAUZER PUP-

PIES. Vet checked and first shots. Call or text. (704) 915-

0004

MALTIPOO PUPPIES 8 WEEKS

OLD. All females, 1st shot & wormed. $400. (704) 477-6762

in closing out his speech and his ideas in it. England is a double-major who will be attending UNC-Chapel Hill and Kiser will be attending Appalachian State University.

Guest speaker and veterinarian, Dr. Brett Turner is a CHS Class of 2000 graduate who came back to Cherryville and now has a practice on Hwy. 150.

Senior Kendall Chupp introduced Dr. Turner spoke to the Class of 2023 about a lot of things but primarily stressed how his own personal faith in God helped him

PETS & LIVESTOCK

BLUE TICK BEAGLE PUPPES. 1st shots & wormed. Parents on site. $300 each. (704) 692-6787

through life. He urged the students to contemplate possibly doing the same or at least to learn to trust a higher power as they start out in their adult lives.

Afterwards came the awarding of diplomas by Principal Hubers; CHS AP Ms. Parrish; John Chavis Middle School Principal, Matt Rikard; W. Blaine Beam Intermediate Principal Josh White; Tryon Elementary Principal, Meghan LeFevers; Gaston County Board of Education members, Mr. Stephens and Mrs. Lovelace;

PETS & LIVESTOCK

AKC LAB PUPS FOR SALE

AKC registered labs. Sir is also HRCH titled champion. Great parents with great bloodlines. Will be great hunting labs or a wonderful house pet. Looking for their forever homes. Call Tommy @ 980-429-0873 for all info or pictures. (980) 429-0873 wyantfarms1@icloud.com

AKC REGISTERED BELGIAN MALINOIS PUPS. Out of good working lines. Will make good protection dogs. Asking $400 each. 704-284-2099

Cherryville Elementary Principal Patrick Wilson; Stacy Huffman, Executive Director, Gaston County Schools; Dr. Turner, CHS Class of 2000; and Ms. Gabrielle “Gabbie” McCorkle, CHS 2023 Senior Class President. The seniors and the audience all sang “The Alma Mater”, then Mr. Hubers asked the 2023 CHS Senior Class to switch their tassels, signifying they were now officially graduated. Hubers, the presented the CHS Class of 2023 to the audience, whereupon they all tossed

their mortarboards high into the air, shouting with glee and happiness. They had done it – they were officially graduated!

Junior Marshals were:

Chief Marshal, Bailey Dugan; Kaylynn Beaver; Chloe Buchanan; Facundo Burgueno; Lilyann Chambers; Malia Emory; Michael Griffin; Abigail Harris; Harleigh LaRoche; Brayden Reynolds; and Hannah Tessneer.

Gaston County School’s Superintendent of Schools

Dr. W. Jeffrey Booker stated in a media release prior to

VACATIONS

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659. BEACH HOUSES AT OCEAN LAKES. 2BR, 2BA, sleeps 6, golf cart, Wifi, Weeks and weekends available. 704-473-1494

MOBILE HOMES

AKC REGISTERED CHAMPIONS on both sides of pedigree. Male Akita puppy 13 weeks old. (704) 974-7041

FULL BLOODED BASSET

HOUND PUPS. Ready for rehoming, no papers, 3 males, 1 female, rehoming fee $300 each. 828-289-1258.

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

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

AKC REGISTERED LABRADOR PUPPIES. These are beautiful dogs from champion bloodline. Both parents on site. Vet-checked, dewormed, first shots. Chocolate or black. Available 5/20/2023. $800. Call or text (704) 473-4891

CARS & TRUCKS

YORKSHIRE TERRIER, BEAU-

TIFUL CUDDLY BABIES. Adorable Yorkshire Terrier babies ready for their new homes. First vaccination and wormings started on pee pad training. These will be tiny babies and are full of personality. Text 82 8 28four 462 one for more information (828) 284-4621 llmrwm2003@gmail.com

BABY POLAR/BLACK BEAR

HAMSTER. $15 for each and we have so many of them. (919) 4785314 jonesgirl1995@gmail.com

2 AKC MALE TOY POODLES.

1 cream, 1 black, vaccines up to date, tails/dewclaws removed, ready 6/18, parents on-site. 828980-3225.

MALE SABLE CKC REG-

ISTERED PUG PUPPY. Vet

Checked, shots UTD, CKC registration forms. $1200. (919) 7717458

CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. 5 girls, 1 boy. Ready to go. Dewormed and first shots. Parents on site. $350 each. Call or text 704-418-2934 (704) 418-2934

5 YEAR OLD TOY COCK-A-

POO. Female, black & white, loves cuddles & car rides. $450. Toy Yorkie Poo / Malti female puppy. 7 months old, wormed, groomed, shots UTD. Only approx 7 lbs grown. $800. 3.5 year old blue & white Pit mix male, neutered & house trained. Loves walks, cuddles, car rides. $350. All with approved homes only. No calls after 10pm. 828391-0919.

ADGA REGISTERED NIGERIAN DWARF GOATS. Kids and 1-2 year old does. Some polled, moonshots, blue eyes. All handled daily. 828-248-2125.

AKC/CKC REGISTERED

GREAT DANE PUPPIES. Ready to go June 4th! Will come up to date on vaccinations and be microchipped. $1600 each. Males and females available! Blue Merle, Blue Fawn, Lilac Merles, Blue Mantle. (704) 734-8538

BOXER PUPPIES. Total price $500 READY TO GO! 3rd shots and 3rd deworming. Call/txt for more info 1/M 2/F Location: Shelby, NC (704) 477-3900 wbmanning33@gmail.com

1998 DODGE RAM 1500 4WD, Quad cab. 2001 Dodge Ram 1500, 2WD Quad Cab. 2 for 1 Trucks. $3000 each or both for $5000. (704) 600-5534 1995 CHRYSLER LEBARON 2 convertibles, 1 for parts. $1000 firm. No batteries. 828453-0828 (828) 453-0828

2006 PONTIAC G6 116,809 miles, Call for Price, (704) 7481890 sales@ctcautosports. com

MAKE HOME OWNERSHIP A REALITY. RENT TO OWN Mobile Home, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, in Rutherfordton, NC, $49,999 (828) 544-0900

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Must be moves. Call Johnny. (828) 312-2840

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 McDOWELL COUNTY

all Gaston County Schools’ graduations, “Graduation is a special time for our seniors in the Class of 2023 to reflect on their achievements in academics, athletics, the fine arts, extracurricular activities, and other areas. It also is a time for our graduating seniors to look forward to a bright and promising future.”

Dr. Booker added, “The Board of Education joins me in congratulating our graduates in the Class of 2023 and wishing them much success as they begin a new and exciting phase in life.”

1990 MERCEDES 420SEL $6500 (704) 460-5965 jvester62@gmail.com

2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON 1200cc Sportster, 18,000 miles. $5,000. Also kids 4 wheeler and kids mini-bike. Call for info. (828) 247-0506.

VACATIONS

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

OCEAN LAKES, BIG DISCOUNTS. On Spring & Fall Weeks. 7 houses, 3 ocean front, some with golf carts. Call Tammy Patterson, 704-418-4756. SCENIC RIDGE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND. Cherryville, NC. Cabins. RV Spots, Daily Weekly, Monthly, Seasonal Sites. (704) 435-0938

OPEN HOUSE FOR TINY HOMES. Please come view this property on Sunday, June 4, 2023, from 2:00 until 4:00 pm at our open house. Hosted by Sharon Kelly, Realtor, Coldwell Banker King. Marion, NC 28752 (979) 690-6781 skelly@coldwellbanker.com OUT OF AREA

HOUSE WITH 26 ACRES. 3 septics, well/city water, pool, enter trails from home, 4 outbuildings, never timbered. $149,000. 276-245-7475 (276) 245-7475 jmatusevich@comcast.net

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

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

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

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

It’s official! The mortarboards fly high into the air at Rudisill Stadium last Friday, May 26, as 112 2023 CHS seniors are officially named graduates by Principal Shawn Hubers. See more photos on page 10. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

PEAK

From Page 1 lives of both the residents and staff.”

Peak Resources – Cherryville Administrator Kris Thompson, said of the celebration, “We are glad to be a part of a community that works together! We are thankful for the support we received from our community, and we were happy to give back and show our support by providing meals to those who were vital in restoring power and cleaning up after the storm.”

Chambers said Jessica Sain, who is the Director of Nursing at Peak Resources – Cherryville, agreed, adding, “Nursing Home Week was fun despite our two-day power outage!”

She continued, “It was extremely rewarding to see our staff pull together and make sure our residents and staff still enjoyed Nursing Home Week celebrations and activities. Giving back to our community with the BBQ was great, especially being able to pull off such a large-scale operation on a generator was awesome. We are very proud of our staff!”

Chambers noted their events – Monday through Friday – were as follows: Monday was “Carnival Day”, a day where the residents played games and enjoyed snow cones and popcorn, while Tuesday, a.k.a “Water Day” was the day when residents enjoyed watermelon and had a blast throwing water balloons and shooting water blasters that were provided by VIA Health Partners.

“Amy’s Angels Dog Rescue from Kings Mountain brought three puppies that are up for adoption,” she said.

Wednesday – BINGO Day – Chambers said their residents enjoyed playing BINGO outside due to the power outage in the facility and were thankful for a bright, sunny day!

“Camacho’s Mini Farm Acres came to the facility and brought baby chicks, lambs and goats, alpacas, sheep, and a cow for our residents and staff to feed and pet,’ noted Ms. Chambers.

Thursday was Community BBQ Day as Chambers said, “Our Community BBQ was a little different this year. We were still able to provide a delicious BBQ meal to all our residents and staff, but due to the power outage and storm damage, we did not set up our tents outside like we have in previous years. With such a need in the Cherryville community, we decided to host a ‘drivethru’ BBQ and invite any Cherryville residents to come through and get a BBQ to-go plate!

“We had many guests that told us they took a break from clearing trees in their yards to come out and get some lunch. We also provided plates to the Cherryville Fire Department to those serving in the Command Center and REMC for their line workers and emergency personnel that were helping with power restoration and clean-up of our city.

“Also, to note, we were able to do all of this on generator power, as our power in the

Nothing beats a “Mock Margarita!” PR – C resident Nancy Christopher enjoys a “Mock Margarita” provided by VIA Health Partners.

A little Outdoor BINGO fun as PR – C residents and families play ‘Outdoor BINGO’ due to the big Cherryville power outage from the storm.

Nothing like an Alpaca selfie, as this alpaca from Camacho’s Mini Farm Acres appears ready to greet PR – C residents and staff.

facility was out until Thursday evening. We are very thankful for the opportunity to be able to give back to our town and to help all of those who are serving and assisting to keep Cherryville up and running!”

On Friday Chambers said the Manantial Food Truck came to the facility and served staff, guests, and some residents with “mouthwatering Mexican meals!” Chambers added, “Our residents enjoyed mock margaritas after lunch that were provided by VIA

Peak – Resources – Cherryville (RR – C) resident Peggy Robertson feeds a goat from Camacho’s Mini Farm Acres.

PR – C resident Carol Moss holds a baby chick from Camacho’s Mini Farm Acres. The little critters brought a lot of happiness and many smiles to the residents! Health Partners.”

In closing, PR – C and their staff and residents noted they “…would like to thank Gaston Hospice and Carolina Caring for provid-

ing treats and gifts to our staff to celebrate Nursing Home Week! Gaston Hospice provided Krispy Kreme donuts for our staff to enjoy and Caro-

lina Caring donated a beautiful arrangement of calla lilies that was raffled off to a lucky staff member!

The members of the 2023 CHS graduating class walking out onto the Rudisill Stadium field at the Friday, May 26, graduation ceremony. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

A little bit of nerves; a little bit excitement! The 2023 CHS seniors anxiously await their names to be called to come up and get their “sheepskins”.

CHS senior Will Fowler bumps fists with Gaston County Board of Education representative for Cherryville Township, Mrs. Robbie Lovelace.

Mr. A.M. Stephens III, representing Riverbend Township on the Gaston County Commission, speaking to the CHS seniors at the Friday, May 26 graduation ceremony.

CHS seniors Sarah Eaker and Katie and Kelly Diaz proudly walk out onto the field at Rudisill Stadium to be seated to received their diplomas, recognizing them as 2023 CHS grads!

PR – C Staff members ready to serve Cherryville residents in the Community BBQ Drive-Thru. Left to right: Sharon Moss, Megan Jackson, Stephanie Jackson, and Jessica Hickson.