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Cherryville nonagenarian

Local teacher Vera Hovis turns authors humorous fictional memoir 90 on October 10 “Sick & Twisted in Savannah: Memoirs…” a thin volume, but a great read

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Cherryville educator/author Sadie Allran Broome in action, doing what she loves – having fun and a good laugh! (photo provided) What do you do when you’re bursting at the seams with a really great story to tell that is, on one hand, as real as it gets about your real job, but on the other hand, also spins off into the realm of

juicy and gossipy (and sometimes VERY bizarre)?

Well, duh!

You write it as a fictionalized version of what transpired, of course!

That’s exactly what Cherryville native and longtime educator Sadie Allran Broome has done with her book, “Sick & Twisted in Savannah: Memoirs of the Victory Street Irregulars”. The book is published by GateThe book cover of “Sick and Twisted in keeper Press, of Savannah” was designed by Mary King Columbus, Ohio Patel, a graphic artist living in Washing(www.Gatekeepton Island, Wisconsin. erPress.com). photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) Broome, who has, according acknowledges she has been a to her “bio” on the back cover of her book, “teacher of the Year” both in taught “students with disabil- Gaston County, N.C., as well ities for over 40 years,” has as Bibb County, Georgia.

Along with her many writalso co-authored three books ing and teaching accolades, on teaching character in elementary, middle, and teenage Mrs. Broome is the recipient See TEACHER, Page 9 years. Additionally, the blurb

Family, friends all encouraged to drive by and honk their horns in celebration of her special day

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

For Cherryville nonagenarian Vera Mae Painter Hovis, 90 is just a number.

And, in her case, it is big number and a big milestone in a long, well-lived life. It also carries with it the auspicious title “nonagenarian”, describing someone who is between the ages of 90 and 99.

Mrs. Hovis’ family – along with Vera’s beloved furry baby, Sandy – will help her celebrate her 90th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 10.

Their wish for her is for her to be able to see an article about her in her hometown paper, The Cherryville Eagle, and for more local folks who might know her and to possibly give her a call or drive by her house and blow their horn and perhaps roll down their car window and say, “Hello”, when she is sitting out on the porch with her beloved fur

Mrs. Vera Mae Painter Hovis and her fur baby, Sandy, enjoying a peaceful day at home, resting in their ‘easy chair’. (photo provided) baby, Sandy.

It was 90 years ago this year that Vera Mae Painter was born on Oct. 10, 1930 to the late Wade and Edna “Mae” Painter. She was, noted her granddaughter Christa Hovis Harris, named after her mother. Mrs. Hovis is known to Christa as “Memaw”, and Christa proudly added, “I was

responsible for the naming of both ‘Memaw’ and ‘Pepaw’, being the first grandchild.”

There was a total of eight children in Vera’s family: three brothers and four sisters. They were/are (in order of age): Ralph (deceased); Geneva; Harold (deceased); See HOVIS, Page 10

DAYTRIPPING: “Fall Color Rambles” return to Grandfather Mountain Events to be held NOW through Oct. 11 As the Blue Ridge Mountains begin to burst with fall color, Grandfather Mountain invites leaf-lookers to see the brilliant change from one of the best leaf-looking destinations in the South.

Grandfather Mountain is home to myriad species of plants and hardwood trees that range from pumpkin-colored beech trees to blood-red sourwoods and rusty red oaks.

For a surefire glimpse of the autumnal brilliance, leaf-lookers can partake in Grandfather’s “Fall Color Ramble”, a series of guided walks through the mountain’s most colorful locations which started Oct. 3, and run through Oct. 11.

These easygoing rambles, led by members of the park’s naturalist staff, give guests an opportunity to learn more about color change and explore the species of plants and trees native to Grandfather Mountain.

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“The fall colors in the Southeast are exceptionally spectacular because of the diversity of species that change color,” said Lauren Farrell, interpretation and education programs coordinator for the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, the nonprofit organization that owns and operates the Linville, N.C., nature preserve. “It’s definitely one of my favorite times on the mountain.”

The walks will be offered daily, Oct. 3, to 11, at 1 p.m., weather permitting, and are included with admission. Since the starting location will vary day to day based on the foliage, those planning to participate should inquire at the park’s Entrance Gate or Nature Museum upon arrival.

To ensure guests’ safety, social distancing practices will be observed during the rambles, and group sizes will be monitored. Face coverings are required in all indoor locations within the park, as well as outdoors when safe social distancing cannot be maintained.

To learn more about Grandfather Mountain’s COVID-19 operating procedures, visit https://grandfather. com/covid-19-update/.

Those unable to attend a ramble needn’t worry. All throughout

Grandfather Mountain’s Fall Color Ramble returns this October, with short, guided strolls offered daily through October 11. The naturalist-led, interpretive walks show visitors where to best observe the changing leaves. The programs are free with regular park admission.

See more photos on page 10 October and possibly beyond, the mountain will offer an ample display of fall color – even after the local leaves have peaked.

“You’re essentially able to see the entire season unfold before your eyes,” said Frank Ruggiero, direc-

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Paul Lausterer BESSEMER CITY – Mr. Paul Lausterer, 79, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 at his residence.

Paul was born in Floyd County, Indiana, a son of the late Rudolph Lausterer and Dorothy Pearl Davis Lausterer.

He was retired from IPEK as an inventory manager and also worked with the Gaston County Board of Elections. Paul attended Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church and served in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his son, Eric Paul Lausterer of Novoto, California; a brother, Robert Lausterer of Lincolnton; and a special friend, Danny Pfeifer of Crouse.

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020 at Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church with Rev. Bobby Holtsclaw officiating.

The family greeted friends following the service.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions social distancing and masks were required.

Burial was private.

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

Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service served the family of Mr. Lausterer.

City Council meetings The Cherryville City Council meets the second Monday of every month at the Cherryville Community Building at 7 p.m., unless otherwise specified.

Council work sessions are the last Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., at the Cherryville Fire Department meeting room, again, unless otherwise noted (Other meeting place: The Cherryville Fire Department training room. Please see the city’s web site for updated info & times.

PLEASE NOTE: Social distancing rules are strictly observed and face masks must be worn at the meetings unless you are speaking on a topic.

The Cherryville Eagle

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

To all of our wonderful patrons – Welcome back!

We opened our doors to the public on Monday, Sept.

28 – the first time in over six months. It was an amazing week of ups and downs, and some laughs over trying to get back into the swing of things.

Foot traffic was a bit slow, which was expected.

What pleasantly surprised us was the excitement of those coming inside. Patrons were saying, “I’m so happy!� all week long, and we loved it. It was wonderful to reconnect with patrons in person, all while practicing the ‘3 W’s: Wear, Wait, and Wash.’ Our James Patterson display of six feet of books was a huge hit! Even better, some of those titles checked out (and yes, we had plenty more Patterson books to fill the gaps).

On the challenging side, as we closed the doors last Monday, our system seemed to crash. We hoped it would be a temporary, maybe overnight, issue, but alas, it was much worse than first thought with fibers being

cut and/or severed in more than one location, the need for large equipment such as backhoes and bucket trucks, and more than one Gaston County department affected meant we knew we were in for a long week.

Thankfully, we have the best patrons around, and the patience that they’ve shown us during this most interesting year just kept coming.

People whipped out their library cards with joy in their hearts, or dug them out of hiding for the first time this year, and kept checking out books. We were able to send faxes again, make copies for folks, and let patrons use our public computers (which thankfully were not affected by the outage).

We just wanted to take this time to give a huge “Thank You!� to our patrons and our community.

The kindness and warmth showered upon us last week – indeed, the past six months – has meant the world to us.

It just proves that we have a wonderful community that cares about each other here

The Cherryville Branch Library, which was closed due to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, is now back open for its patrons in a limited capacity.

(Eagle file photo by Traci Pollitt) in Cherryville.

We will continue our schedule of Monday through Friday service at this time, with walk-in hours from 10 a.m., to 2 p.m. Curbside has been such a hit that we’ll continue to offer that from 10 a.m., to 5 p.m., and we are already looking ahead at how we might be able to

continue something similar when we return to our old public service hours/operations.

We know that many miss our Saturday hours, and we do recognize that the current weekly schedule isn’t convenient for everyone. Again, we ask for your patience. We know the

weekend hours will return at some point. In the meantime, please feel free to call us at (704) 435-6767, and we will do our best to find a solution that works for you on a case-by-case basis.

As always, stay safe and stay healthy!

9-25: GCPD officers report further investigation into a residential, forced entry burglary at 106 Banks Dr., Cherryville.

9-26: GCPD officers report a new investigation into larceny/other and damage to property/vandalism at 3537 Tryon Courthouse Rd., Cherryville.

9-26: Gastonia woman reports assault on a female, by listed suspect, w/minor injuries, at a Cherryville residence. Closed/cleared by arrest.

9-28: On Sept. 10, GCPD officers report further investigation into a larceny from a motor vehicle at 254 Tot Dellinger Rd., Cherryville.

9-29: Cherryville man reports theft from a motor vehicle ($100/black tool box w/sockets) by unidentified suspect who broke into victim’s car and stole listed tools.

Case is active and under further investigation.

9-29: CPD officer reports possession of heroin and carrying a concealed weapon (Rossi .32 caliber/value: $200) by listed suspect illegally possessing firearm and narcotics. Seized: 0.01 grams of heroin and listed

firearm. Closed/cleared by arrest.

to the Patterson vehicle: $3,000.

9-25: A vehicle driven

by Zachary Seth Travis, 22, 6565 Casar Rd., Casar, was making a left turn onto E. Church St., near Benaja Drive. A vehicle driven by Tracie Kennedy Dunivan, 28, 1817 St. Mark’s Church Rd., Crouse, was traveling east on Church St., and this is when the Travis vehicle collided into the side of the Dunivan vehicle. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Travis vehicle: $100; to the Dunivan vehicle: $400.

9-26: A vehicle driven by Jalesa Voneria Lockhart, 27, 206 S. Mulberry St., Cherryville, was pulling into a provided parking space at the Cherryville Dollar General parking lot when it collided into with a vehicle driven by Cedric Eugene Dameron, 42, 715 N. Mountain St., Cherryville, which was stationary in the parking lot of the aforementioned store. Although there were numerous passengers in both vehicles, there were no reports of any injuries. Est. damages to the Lockhart vehicle: $100; to the Dameron vehicle: $100.

â– POLICE ARRESTS 9-25: Lyric Michela Sutton, 24, 620 North Dixie St., Cherryville; misdemeanor A&B (assault & battery).

No bond amt./type listed/set.

9-26: Justin Eugene Stillwell, 28, 739 North Rhyne St., Gastonia; one count misdemeanor assault on a female. No bond amt./type set/listed.

9-28: Lauren Brooke Adams, 27, 906 Requa Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at 2525 Court Dr., Gastonia,

by Gastonia PD officers on two (2) counts of a warrant from another agency.

9-28: Trystin Allen Akers, 18, 3524 Toth Ln., Crouse, was arrested at Long Creek Rd., and County Line Rd., in Gaston County by GCPD officers on one count each of residential forced entry burglary and larceny from a building.

9-29: Amy Nicole Byers, 39, 128 Ridge Rd., Cherryville; one count misdemeanor B&E (outstanding warrant out of Cleveland County). $1,000 unsecured bond.

9-29: Dustin Ray Kirkland, 24, 308 Engle St., Lot 40, Cherryville; one count

felony possession of heroin, and one count misdemeanor carrying a concealed weapon. $1,000 secured bond.

INCIDENTS 9-24: GCPD officers report further investigation into an aggravated assault at 251 St. Mark’s Church Rd., Cherryville.

9-24: City of Cherryville reports larceny of utilities by unnamed suspect who stole city power. Case is active and under further investigation.

9-24: Cherryville gas and convenience mart reports use of counterfeit currency ($5 bill). Unnamed person(s) attempted to purchase items w/counterfeit money.

Case is active and under further investigation.

9-24: Bessemer City woman reports call for service (domestic disturbance) as female was involved in a domestic dispute w/boyfriend. Case is active and under further investigation.

9-25: Cherryville man reports A&B by listed suspect who assaulted him, resulting in minor injuries. Closed/ cleared by arrest.

First Presbyterian’s blood drive Oct. 23 THE GIFT OF LIFE-SAVING BLOOD IS URGENTLY NEEDED! – The bloodmobile of The American Red Cross will be collecting blood on Friday, Oct. 23, from 2 to 7 p.m., in the parking lot of First Presbyterian Church at 107 West Academy St., Cherryville. PLEASE

WRECKS 9-24: A vehicle driven by Margaret Taylor Riffle, 69, 107 Vida Ln., Cherryville, was attempting to park in a parking area between Oak St., and E. Main St., when it turned right into an unoccupied vehicle belonging to Meredith Alice Sisk, no age given, 2103 W. 6th Ave., Gastonia, which was parked in this same parking area.

No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Riffle vehicle: $600; to the Sisk vehicle: $200.

9-25: A vehicle driven by Robert Lee Houser, 57, 1134 Rosehill Dr., Trl. B, Lincolnton, and a vehicle driven by Angela Evans Patterson, 47, 101 Roy Eaker Dr., Cherryville, were stopped at the red traffic signal at the intersection of Cherry and E. Church Streets. When the signal turned green, both vehicles proceeded into the intersection, but when doing so, Mr. Houser’s vehicle struck Ms. Patterson’s vehicle in the rear. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Houser vehicle: $2,000;

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The Cherryville Eagle

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

TODAY’S QUOTE:

OPINION

Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?

–Abraham Lincoln

About the debate… Come on, man!

Well, the first Presidential debate of 2020 is in the can, and that’s where I personally feel it needs to relegated… to be the trash can!

To say I am disappointed in my President’s actions last night (Sept.

29) is one heck of an understatement! I mean, to paraphrase Sleepy Ole Joe B., “Come on, man!”

I have to say, I’ve seen more than my share of Presidential debates over the past five decades, from Jack Kennedy’s presidency to this debacle, and I kept thinking last night as I sat and watched, how things – at least in my mind – seemed to spiral out of control from the minute the two men took the stage.

Granted President Trump’s talking style, if it can be called that, was more times than not, downright overbearing.

That should come as no surprise to anyone who has seen him in action at many of his speeches and televised appearances.

He dearly loves stirring the pot and being divi-

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sive.

Mr. Biden didn’t disappoint either as he played his part well and true to form, which was that (at least to me) of the put upon, wounded martyr/hermit/old guy who seemed not just out of touch with his own talking points but equally unable to marshal any thoughts enough to counter the fierce blast of words and charges regarding his liberal stance and other unanswered questions many Americans have about his and his son’s dealings that were leveled at him by Mr. Trump.

Then there was Chris Wallace.

I have never been a big fan of Mr. Wallace basically because I view him as a tool of “Big Journalism”, and can’t really “buy” his “non-biased” approach to mediating anything, much less another debate by two politicians, one of whom basically acted as if he wasn’t even in the room.

My wife and I looked at each other when the dog and pony show (a.k.a. The Debate) was over and asked, “What the heck was THAT? What just happened? Did we just hear AND see THAT?” Sadly, like millions of Americans, we did.

Immediately after it was over, the spin doctors and talking heads went to work on “news-splaining” the rhetoric so all of us unwashed and unlearned masses could understand it; Fox News for the conservatives, and CBS, NBC, and ABC, et al, for the liberals, progressives, and/or socialists and their ilk. As for all of those

“undecideds” out there…

God help you!

I’m sure President Trump and former VP Biden and their respective camps are slapping each other on the back and claiming their side “won” this round.

However, the two men should be ashamed of themselves. Neither of them did themselves or

their party any favors by last night’s sad affair. For my part, I can only hope the next two debates between the two will be conducted better, but I, like many of my fellow Americans, don’t hold out much hope.

As a conservative, I truly wish someone could sit President Trump down and, well, slap

some sense into him, telling him, “Next time out, try not to make an ass out of yourself and embarrass the entire GOP and all those who put you in the Oval Office in the first place, fer God’s sake!”

I mean, really?

Come on, man!

Presidential debate Front Porch Living; a few or wrestling match? thoughts while rocking If there is one to neighbors. thing of worth I remember that I think might my mom and have come out dad sitting of this pandemic on our front is that many of porch years us have realized ago as my how important brothers and other people I played ball are in our lives. in the yard,

By Anne S. Haynes Before March rode bikes in of 2020 most the drive, and of my friends and family caught lightning bugs and members were going about put them in glass jars with their own business without holes punched in the lids. a thought that every store My mom took pride and job could be shut in her front porch with down and everyone’s life the rocking chairs and could be changed in the cushions with flowers on blink of an eye. I was also each end of the porch. My a part of that group. mom and dad had their But all of that and more own individual chairs, and happened and, in part, my brothers and I had our led people to actually chairs that we liked. start staying at home and I am the decorator of paying attention to others. our front porch now that And that very thing played my mom and dad are in a role in the recurrence of heaven, but I still think sitting on the front porch about them when I’m rocking away and talking rocking. And as I drive by

many houses around town, I have noticed many beautiful front porches right here in Cherryville. There are different kinds of chairs and flowers and flags in many beautiful combinations that catch your eye when you drive through the neighborhoods. I guess it’s a way to show individual taste that can easily be changed according to the seasons and the holidays.

But the thing that is more important than just how the porch looks is how it becomes a place where busy lives can slow down and enjoy the moments that fly by so quickly. And it’s a place where friends and families can gather to relax and talk.

And it seems to me we could all use a little more rest in our lives and a lot more front porch conversation.

We must have better than this

September 29, 2020, was just another bad day in 2020. We thought that with Covid-19, unemployment, and riots in the streets of America’s cities it could not get worse. It did.

Joe Biden, Donald Trump and Chris Wallace gave us a “show” we will never forget.

Our leaders used to make us proud. We grew up wanting to emulate people in high places who inspired us with their remarkable lives.

We watched how they conducted themselves, communicated and chose their words wisely with dignity, diplomacy and grace. This doesn’t happen any more in America.

Tuesday’s debate was just another plummeting example of how badly and poorly people can act in America. Biden and Trump are supposed to

be our two best crude and ignomen running for rant? ‘The Beverly the highest office Hillbillies’ had far in America. Chis more class than Wallace works we saw Tuesday for one of the night. They may biggest networks have been unin the world. couth and backInstead we saw ward but they Glenn Mollette didn’t treat people a production Guest Editorial of America’s badly. scariest video, We’ve become ‘Hee-Haw’ gone crazy, scary in how we talk to, or big-time wrestling, and treat, others in this COVID-19 style. country, starting with our We’ve been on this national leadership and track now for too long. media. We have a nation The debates have gotten of people who are quick worse and worse. They to give you the middle have been more and finger on the highway, more out of control. They honk their horns at you have turned into 90 minon the road until you utes of rudeness, name get out of their way and calling, hollering and knock you down on the mud throwing. Our chilsidewalk rather than dren are watching and scoot over and give you learning. some space to walk by.

Where did we lose Today, in America, civility in our nation? Did we are name callers. We we ever have it? Is this feel entitled to everything just the way America has everyone else has without always been at heart and working for it. We expect now we feel free to be to be treated with respect who we really are? Rude, See DEBATE, Page 6

Universal mail-in voting invites mass election fraud

by ROBERT CHARLES Guest column

Election fraud is always a concern – but especially in 2020. Why? Democrats are pushing “universal mail-in ballots,” saying COVID-19 discourages in-person voting. Truth is universal mail-in voting is a greater threat to election integrity.

Let us start with basics. Absentee ballots are available on request – so anyone who feels they need one can get one.

Meantime, Democrats are selling more panic, knowing mail-in irregularities will either benefit their candidates or cast doubt on a Trump win.

Empirically, mail-in ballots present a host of

problems – problems not found when voters cast their ballots in person.

While marginal in most elections, taken to a national level, they would promptly undermine public trust, integrity in the process and legitimacy of outcomes. That is why universal mail-in voting is a non-starter.

Historically, election

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irregularities jump with mail-in ballots. Reasons are obvious. First, voter identity is often suspect or uncheckable. Forgery is virtually impossible to detect. Second, like confirming a will-writer’s capacity, the voter’s state of mind is hard to find. Was the vote cast with over-the-shoulder direction, adverse influences, coerced, bought?

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Third, while electioneering bans around polling places keep campaign staff, heavy-handed volunteers, unlawful assistance, and subtle intimidation at bay, they do not work at home.

Fourth, detecting irregularities – even with fancy software, algorithms to surface oddities like double votes, dead voters, fake

people, and brilliant pets – is extremely hard. Unlike facing a voter eye-to-eye for identification, universal mail-in often skirts credible validation Fifth, the process of counting votes, transcribing from ballot to tally is fraught with risk – chances for error, negligence, recklessness (moving too fast), See VOTING, Page 6

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Can you take it with you? Yes, you can! had for over 30 My wife years. They serve and I have no purpose, but I been in a still like them! This continual process has made furniture me ask some hard and ‘othquestions concerner-things’ ing my attraction to reduction things. First, why for the past By Dr. Vincent D. Hefner do I have so much six years!

Pastor, First Baptist stuff and where did We have Church of Cherryville it all come from? drastically To be honest, my reduced our living space, which stuff has stuff! I have sold means we have drastically and given away more stuff reduced our furniture and than a person should ever other items that we had want in a lifetime. I have collected over 36 years of decided to live without marriage! It has not been things I don’t need, and an easy process, because the more I don’t need the I like most of the items I better off I will be.

The second question have kept over these past years! Recently, the bat- I have asked is, “What’s tle lines have been drawn going to happen to all over a couple of home- these belongings when I made quilts that we have die?” Will my children

The Worry Gene Oh, I know something bad is going to happen! - exclaimed the lady I was talking to who admitted that she had trouble with worrying too much. “I guess I have the worry gene”, she said. Shortly after, I began thinking about the song “Hakuna Mata”, which means “no worries”.

I love that song from the Lion King movie. Interestingly, others have expressed how cute the song is, but not realistic, because in the “real world” DANYALE PATTERSON there are overwhelming trials and obstacles. They can’t imagine a worry-free life - but I can. The secret is not allowing this tiny little word called “worry” the opportunity to rule.

What is worry?

Mental distress and agitation occur by allowing the mind to dwell on trouble or something anticipated as trouble is the definition of “worry”. When worrying situations dominate the thoughts and consume the mind with images of unfavorable outcomes, this is also known as anxiety, uneasiness, or fretting.

Realize worrying is a choice!

In Matthew 6:34, Jesus says, “take therefore no thought for tomorrow”. Another translation simply states, “don’t worry about tomorrow”. In other words, make a choice to reject the need to dwell on issues out of your control.

Know that most things we worry about never actually happen.

I read a book to my daughter called “Wemberly Worried”

by Kevin Henkes. The little girl in the story worried about everything. This ranged from anxiousness about whether the tree in the backyard would fall on her house, to if her teacher in her new school would be mean. This young child had created a long checklist of concerns. Nevertheless, nothing she worried about ever happened. Sometimes, just like the little girl in the story, we exasperate and stress ourselves out about something that may or may not happen.

This distress doesn’t offer anything beneficial to our lives.

On the contrary, it breeds negativity and can be detrimental to our health, causing migraine headaches, insomnia, depression, strokes, and other issues.

Utilizing a variety of coping methods can assist us in weathering our personal storms.

Alternatives to worry are exercising, listening to uplifting music, talking to someone about personal fears, or brainstorming positive outcomes to the situation. Distracting the thoughts with scripture and declaring it’s promises produces strength and peace. Philippians 4:6-7 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

In the words of Bobby McFerrin’s song - Don’t Worry, Be Happy!

PRAY THIS PRAYER: “Father, I love you. It is an honor to rest in your Presence.

Thank you that I can cast all of my worries on you because you care for me. From the end of the earth I call to you. When my heart is faint, lead me to the rock that is higher than I. You have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. In Jesus’ name - Amen.”

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fight over what is left? I have seen children fight over flower arrangements that are sent to their parent’s funeral. I can only imagine what those kids did when it came to something of real value! Will my children have a giant yard sale and split the proceeds amongst themselves? This is more civil, but this would tell me I had nothing they wanted! Will they call a local ministry to come and pick everything up in a moving truck? Stay tuned, only time will tell!

The final question I have asked myself from this experience is, “Can I take it with me when I go?” I have seen people hoard their possessions to the point of the possessions owning them instead

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will follow you to heaven.

My question to you is this, “What type of works will follow you into the Kingdom?” What are you doing in Jesus’ name today?

Will you be surprised by the amount of works that will be following you into heaven?

Make sure that you are doing everything you can to uplift the name of Jesus in your life. Make no mistake, those works will not be lost! In life, we can lose all sorts of things. We can lose our keys, cell phones, umbrellas, patience, etc., but our works are right behind us!

Remember, don’t give in to sin. Think about it!

As a matter of fact, we ask ourselves what we can take when we go on any trip. If you fly on a plane, the plane has a weight limit on how much you can bring on the flight. If you travel in your car, you are limited to how much space is in the car. If you travel on foot, you are limited to how much you can physically carry. What can you take to Heaven?

Revelation 14:13 tells us, “Then I head a voice from heaven saying to me, ‘Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’ ‘Yes,’ says the Spirit, ‘that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them.’”

Works cannot take you to heaven, only Jesus can do that, but your works

Cherryville Area

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First Wesleyan Church 800 North Pink Street, Cherryville, NC 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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of the person owning the possessions. What a terrible way to live, but people choose this lifestyle every day. I have seen people use their possessions to keep their loved ones in line. They will tell a specific family member he is out of the will if he does something that is against their wishes. Since I’m not in anybody’s will, I don’t have to worry about losing stuff if I make somebody mad! I will make you mad for free (just ask my family and friends!). The obvious answer to this long debated question is, “No, you can’t take it with you when you go,” but don’t be so fast with your conclusion!

The Bible is very plain in what you can bring when you go to Heaven.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First Church of the Nazarene 301 North Elm Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-4450 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

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

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

Zion Hill Baptist Church 3460 Zion Hill Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3355

If your church is in the Cherryville area and is not listed, please give Lorri a call at 704-484-1047 or email lorri@cfmedia.info

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Words and phrases such as “please”, “thank you”, “excuse me”, “may I”, “yes ma’am” and “yes sir,” have been tossed out of too many windows.

Therefore, we are now reaping what we sowed. People feel like they have the right to treat others badly because of color or background, while others feel entitled to destroy and burn down our cities from Baltimore to Portland. We have a nation of people who believe they can do anything they want regardless of how others might be affected.

This is one reason we can’t defund the police.

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ability to vote in person, is an unwise and dangerous policy,” one that “would disenfranchise voters and make fraud far easier.” (See, https://amac.us/four-stolen-elections-the-vulnerabilities-of-absentee-and-mail-in-ballots/?campaign=daily-news-email.)

More to the point, history shows fraud jumps with mail-in voting, plain and simple.

“Mail-in ballots are susceptible to being stolen, altered, forged, and forced,” so much so that a 1998 Florida report found absence of “in-person, at-thepolls” accountability … “makes absentee ballots the ‘tool of choice’ for those inclined to commit voter fraud.”

In short, mail-in invites fraud.

Another proof is the tendency of fraud tied to “vote harvesting,” where a “third party” gathers up absentee ballots for election officials.

Protections are hard to implement, opening the door to fraud. Moreover, “harvesters” are sometimes paid by campaigns to collect ballots. What could go wrong there?

If mail-in ballots facilitate errors in voting, transit, collection, and tallying, they also incen-

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Sixth, the biggest part of election integrity is assuring access and accuracy. But another part is speedy returns.

Universal mail-in ballots – even miraculously devoid of irregularities – would take weeks to count.

Those would be – as the tight 2000 race showed – tense, untrusting weeks. They would undermine trust in the outcome.

Data reinforces logic – and the importance of avoiding chaos from “universal mail-in” voting. While valid reasons support self-requested absentee ballots, from travel and disability to illness and allowance for life’s exigencies, “universal mail-in” is a different animal.

As deep-dive studies show, the notion of “changing the U.S. election system to nofault absentee balloting, in which anyone can vote with a mail-in ballot without a reason, or to mail-only elections, in which voters no longer have the

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are decided by single digits, can you imagine the chances of error and fraud? Odds of election miscarriage are staggering.

Nevertheless, with something in mind, Democrat House Speaker Pelosi last week declared, “Alarmingly, across the nation, we see the devastating effects of the President’s campaign to sabotage the election by manipulating the Postal Service to disenfranchise voters” – presumably by not allowing mass fraud and error.

To strong-arm “universal mail-in” voting, Pelosi impugned Postal Service leadership integrity. She said they aim to “degrade postal service, delay the mail, and … deny the ability of eligible Americans to cast their votes through the mail in the upcoming elections in a timely fashion.”

In a word, nonsense.

Most of the nation will be able to safely vote in person. For those who cannot, absentee ballots exist – as they always have. Election fraud is always a concern – especially in 2020.

Why? Because …the sniff of it is in the air.

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tivize illegal vote buying and make it easier, since the vote buyer can see the vote cast. New Jersey, for example, has seen convictions for orchestrated, widespread schemes to target and buy votes of low-income voters.

Question is, in a time when individuals are unemployed, getting evicted, businesses straining, Congress arguing over more unemployment benefits, student loans paused – what are chances some campaigns would try to target and buy votes?

Probably better than even.

Absent accurate results, timely reporting, validated at polling stations by non-partisans, legally confirmed, public trust falls. The outcome – indeed, outcomes at every level – would be suspect, or worse, denied, decried, and dismissed.

So, while adequate provisions should be made for safe in-person voting, with on-request absentee ballots, Democrats are ‘all-in’ for universal mail-in. The latest sign is an “emergency” House vote to ramp up Post Office funding – to support sending and getting back 150 million ballots. If some elections

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Rotary Golf Tournament slated for Oct. 17

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info Heads up, all you golfers out there; pro, amateur, or “wannabe” duffers.

The members of the Cherryville Rotary Club are sending out an alert and requests for spon-

sors and players for their upcoming October 2020 Golf Tournament.

Cherryville Rotary Golf Tournament Chair Chad Cash said sponsors and players are needed for the annual Cherryville Rotary Club Couples’ Golf Tournament which raises money each year to sponsor Cherryville’s

Boy Scout Troop 323 and the CHS Interact Club, as well as to give funds to community organizations and non-profits.

Also, Cash noted, in a media release, that the funds raised help support Rotary International in projects around the world in eradicating polio, providing sanitary water and

safe learning conditions, and promoting peace.

“We also sponsor the ‘Rotary Park’ playground and picnic shelter at Kenwood and Academy Streets,” added Mr. Cash.

The couple’s tournament and dinner will be held at Cherryville Golf & Country Club on Sat-

urday, Oct. 17, with a tee time of 4 p.m.

Said Cash, “You can support the tournament by sponsoring a hole, donating a door prize, donating gift bag items, or coming out and playing a round of golf.”

The deadline for registering to play or sponsor a hole is Oct. 12, so for

more sponsorship information, please contact Chad Cash at (704) 4357057, or email him at ccash@carolinafcu.org.

To register for the tournament, contact the Cherryville Golf and Country Club, (704) 4356597.

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Helping Seniors Recognize Fake News and Propaganda Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any resources that you know of that can help seniors detect fake news? My 75-year-old mother shares a lot of misinformation with her family and friends that she sees on Facebook.

I’ve talked to her about it, but for some reason she has a difficult time deciphering real news from fake news and propaganda.

Frustrated Daughter Dear Frustrated, Unfortunately, the digital misinformation problem your mom is experiencing is not uncommon. According to researchers from Princeton and New York University, people aged 65 and older are up to seven times more likely to share fake news and dubious links on social media than their younger counterparts.

Why? There are several theories. The first is that many seniors started using social media sites like Facebook only within the past five or six years and may lack the digital literacy skills to identify false or misleading content.

Some other possible theories are that most seniors experience some cognitive decline as they age, making them more likely to fall for hoaxes. Many older Americans also suffer from chronic loneliness which can cause them to share misinformation as an attempt to make connections with other people.

And studies have shown that older people are generally more trusting than younger generations, which can make them more gullible.

All this is particularly concerning now as we sit in the midst of a global health pandemic and a 2020 election season, both of which are ripe with misinformation, rumors and conspiracy theories. And seniors are prime targets of this false/misleading information because they are much more likely to vote than their younger cohorts and are much more vulnerable to getting sick and dying if they contract COVID-19.

Where to Get Help To help your mom detect and combat online misinformation there are several great resources she can turn to that offer free courses and tips.

One is MediaWise for Seniors, a project of the Poynter Institute, which offers two free online courses to help seniors detect and combat online misinformation – see Poynter.org/mediawise-for-seniors.

room, which was initially created for middle and high school students, is now offering an independent learners option that is ideal for older adults – see Get.Checkology.org. Their lessons will help your mom detect the difference between news, opinion and propaganda.

The first four-week course has already filled up, but your mom can still enroll in a self-directed course called “HandsOn Lessons to Separate Fact and Fiction Online.” It is hosted by Christiane Amanpour and Joan Lunden, and is scheduled to begin Sept. 24, but she can take the course anytime.

And Coursera, a free world-wide online learning platform, which offers an in-depth six-week course called “Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens,” which she can access at Coursera.org/learn/ news-literacy.

In addition, Poynter has worked with AARP to produce Fact Tracker interactive videos and a webinar on spotting and filtering misinformation at AARP. org/facttracker.

Some other free course options you should look into include Senior Planet, which is offering a one-hour online course on “How to Spot Fake News” at SeniorPlanet.org.

The News Literacy Project that provides the Checkology virtual class-

There are also many good websites, like PolitiFact.com, Snopes.com and FactCheck.org that will let your mom fact check a story to help her identify fact versus fiction. These sites have most likely already fact-checked the latest viral claim to pop up in her news feed.

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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Don’t Miss This One! Shelby, NC 28150 WOODBRIDGE / MOSS LAKE KINGS MOUNTAIN. Sat. Oct. 17th, 2020, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. COMMUNITY WIDE YARD SALE! Visit all Woodbridge sections, North, South East, West & Main.

From all locations take Hwy 74, Moss Lake/Waco Exit. Go north on Stoney Point Rd. See direction signs at Woodbridge Handy Mart at the corner of Stoney Point Road and New Camp Creek Church Road.

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Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

ROLL TOP DESK FOR SALE. Solid Oak, very nice condition, with keys, no scratches, asking $250. 704692-4449.

PROFORM ELLIPTICAL FOR SALE. Like new, used very little, digital dashboard, $175. 704-692-4449.

SWEET POTATOES AND MUSCADINES FOR SALE. 828-245-0956.

VOLVO - (4) 17” WHEELS New $265-$300 each. All four for $265. Lugs! (941) 585-2099 DEER APPLES FOR SALE. $9 per bag. 828-287-3272.

18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,095. 704-482-3166.

FARM ITEMS FOR SALE. Gleaner 50 Combine, 20 ft. header, 2500 hours, $18,000.

Great Plains Sod Planter, used on 900 acres, $16,000.

704-435-9035.

HOVEROUND WHEEL CHAIR. APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS OLD. USED VERY LITTLE. LIKE BRAND NEW. $900. (704) 692-2092

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership.

Callahan’s Towing. (704) 6921006

PROPANE GRILL TANKS RE-FILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828-287-3272.

GOLF CARTS FOR SALE. Gas and electric EZ-GO, like new, 2 seats, 2 white, 2 green.

704-477-3500.

FARM & GARDEN

WORX BRUSH TRIMMER. Powerful lithium battery and charger, 2 spools of string, $40. 704-692-1127.

BRAND NEW HONDA GENERATOR. EM 5000 SX, Electric Start, 120V/240V, 30 Amp Hookup. Cost over $2500, will take $2000 firm. Call 704692-4449.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. 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 us first, 704-6924449.

CARPORTS, GARAGES, RV COVERS, FREE STANDING LEAN TO’S. Areas largest on site display. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft. Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828-245-5895.

ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Call for more details. 828-382-0455.

16X40 STORAGE BUILDING, WORK SHOP, ETC. Built on site, one day install. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828245-5895.

RIDING MOWER FOR SALE. Older model Craftsman, needs work, $200. 828-2883866.

WE STOCK METAL FOR ALL your roofing or repair needs. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895.

CUB CADET SL 50” CUT LAWN TRACTOR. 2 years old, grass catcher, tow behind spreader, only 60 hours, $1500. Beautiful leather couch w/nail head, Burgundy color, 94” long, like new, $1500.

Heavy rugged wooden desk, great shape, no scratches, 72” long, 30” deep, $400. Call Al, 516-776-4009 or email: rideral101643@gmail.com

INVACARE PRONTO M41 SCOOTER. 16 years old, needs new battery, still charges and runs, inside only, up to 275lbs, $200. Forest City. 828-305-1834.

FIREWOOD - YOU CUT. $25 standard truck bed of cutyour-own firewood. Hardwood laying on ground.

(828) 395-0709 sbogartc@ aol.com

CHICKENS FOR SALE. Crele and Spangled Old English Game Chickens for Sale. $50.00 a trio or trade for hogs.

704-284-2099.

22 TON WOOD SPLITTER. Pull behind Leaf Catcher. Pull behind Lawnmower Trailer.

(704) 477-1545

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”.

1st Quality Work! (863) 5321587

DEER CORN, SHELLED, 50LBS, $7. Cob Corn, $8.

828-287-3272.

DECK NEED A FACE LIFT? I have built or repaired hundreds. We fix most anything made of wood. Room Enclosures. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-4766058.

TRAILERS, ALL KINDS. Utility, Box, Dump Equipment, Goosenecks. Areas LARGEST on site display for trailers.

J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City.

828-245-5895.

HAY ROLLS FOR SALE. IN THE DRY, NO RAIN. $15 & $20 per roll. (704) 538-9228

WWII COLLECTOR WANTING TO BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives and Flags. I BUY Small and Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. (828) 980-3329

BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local!

Call 828-248-1408.

WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-2455895.

$25.00* OFF ANY SERVICE of $100.00* or more! BUTLER’S TIRE & AUTO SERVICE located at 404 E. King St., Kings Mountain, NC. Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:00. Phone 704-750-4645

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

(828) 577-4197

WANT TO BUY. Looking for 2 bedroom mobile home in good condition. (704) 434-7146

HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-6924449.

TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW! J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City. 828-245-5895.

1952 FORD JUBILEE. Has turn plow, bush hog, disc harrow, scrap blade. $3800. Call 980-295-9965, (704) 5388867

NEED CASH? I WILL BUY your old used Nintendo NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy and N64 Games. Small/big lots. 828-748-7264.

CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228

DALE EARNHARDT, SR. Collectible items for sale. Call 704-487-9653 or 704-4660401

BENEFIT YARD SALE For CAROLINA PHANTOMS BASEBALL TEAM. Sat., Oct 10th, 2020 from 6:30 AM - Until. At 2247-2 Kings Rd., Shelby, NC 28150

FOR SALE

LIKE NEW LIFT CHAIR. $350. Barely used lift chair.

Pick up in Forest City. For inquiries please call: 828-2896792.

BIG OLD SPEAKERS WANTED. Looking to buy large audio speakers, either in or not in cabinets, from 19401980. No consoles. Please reply with make and model. cms2450@juno.com

DOG CAGES WITH BOTTOM PANS, call for price.

Jazzy Electric Wheelchair, $350. Free kittens (almost cats). 828-200-7441 or 828289-3481.

WINTER IS COMING!!! SEASONED FIREWOOD FOR SALE. No Pine or Poplar. $65 a load. Delivered locally. Call Fred, 828-202-1000.

2 CONCERT TICKETS. Andre Rieu Orchestra. Atlanta Georgia, March 8, 2021, Row D, $275. 828-287-5345, tumoses72@yahoo.com HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads!

Press Room Printing. 704482-2243. (704) 538-5788

DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms.

704-300-5341, Steve 704472-8865, Cletus, 704-3005341, Todd (704) 692-1627 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 HOVEROUND LIFT CHAIR for those that can’t get up and down stairs. Chair is motorized so individual doesn’t have to walk up and down stairs. (704) 692-2092 REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443 MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Seasoned mixed hardwood, $65. Green Oak, $65. Cut, split and delivered.

828-395-0758.

HUSQVARNA 24 HP LAWNMOWER. 54” cut, used 3 times. Paid $2100, asking $1500. (704) 692-1573 REAR END COVER FORD 10.5, $75. Ford 10.5 Rear end cover with bolts. (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth. net EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. Don’t Wait! Call for information. (704) 480-0525

JOHN DEERE MODEL 14T. Square hay bailer. Kept in dry.

Not used in several years. $700 obo. (828) 429-8110 NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-2873272.

BUSH HOGGING AND GARDEN TILLING in the Patterson Springs, Grover, and South Shelby area. $60 hr.

Call 704-472-2595 for estimate.

PETS & LIVESTOCK DOG KENNELS, FROM $189.99 IN STOCK. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 10x10 split, 20x20 split. Tops, Delivery and Install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City.

828-245-5895.

HOLSTEIN CALF STEER. 7 months old, grass & grain fed.

(704) 692-7131 PEDIGREE PUPPIES AT MUTT PRICES. The top quality you want in a dog, but at mutt pricing. We have had two litters of puppies.We have 3 parti Yorkies (2) female and (1) male and we have 3 regular Yorkies (2) female and (1) male. These are all 5 weeks old, they are all certified CKC registered puppies. First round of shots and going for 2 worming medication this week. They come with a health certificate. $1,000 for parti Yorkies and $900 for regular Yorkies. (704) 4737042 rvcollins70@gmail.com FREE KITTENS TO GOOD INSIDE HOME. I will take care of first vet visit. Call anytime.

(704) 472-7116 RACING HOMING PIGEONS. Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803-984-6678. artsager@msn.com POT BELLY PIG PIGLETS 8 weeks old. $50 each. 704284-8335.

CARS & TRUCKS REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System.

Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. $475.

(704) 300-1818 RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GO-KARTS. Ready to mow.

All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-980-0853, 704-476-9383.

WANT TO BUY 24” WOMEN’S BICYCLE. Would like to buy women’s 24” bicycle. Call 704-487-9653 or 704-466-0401 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

828-245-6756.

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars.

Competitive prices. Call Jimmy, 828-289-1175 or 828-2471070.

2012 NISSAN FRONTIER 130,000 miles, 2WD crew cab, automatic. Very good condition. $9,999. (828) 429-8110 1994 HONDA CIVIC FOR SALE. 4 Dr., Purple, Manual.

Good running car. $950.00.

Call 704-313-7113 or 336-9978425. Ask for Faye.

2013 HONDA CIVIC SDN 131,000 miles, $7500. Excellent Condition, New Tires, New alternator, Garage kept 40 mpg interstate, 33-36 mpg town. Must See. (704) 4772654 dredfoot@att.net 2007 KIA SPORTAGE $750 DOWN - $80 WEEK O.A.C. 704-482-0441 1997 FORD ECONOLINE COMMERCIAL CUTAWAY E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000. 828-245-9620, 828-223-1564.

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

TEACHER From Page 1 of the Cardinal Award and is an Order of the Long Leaf Pine recipient as well.

She and her husband, Dennis, live in Cherryville and she is a “proud mother and grandmother”, as her “bio” exclaims.

Broome noted the book’s story covers the fictional Victory Street School in Savannah, GA, which (as the back cover noted) “…had a number of vacancies. Six teachers were hired from various spots around the country. These teachers found themselves in a difficult teaching situation. They bonded and proceeded to have numerous adventures with humorous, lewd shenanigans throughout Savannah. This is their story.”

Broome delved deeper into the story, elaborating, “The time in Savannah was such a bonding experience for us teachers in a difficult situation.

“We got together regularly afterwards even though we are scattered across the country. We would retell stories and I was like the archiver.

Then it just seemed that writing a fictional account would be amusing and might make others laugh.”

When asked what parts of the small book were “true” and what parts weren’t, Sadie said, “I am keeping the ‘true’ as-

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pect under wraps. Yes, it is a fictional account with broad changes to the main characters, but (it is) based on our unique teaching experience and sick and sometimes twisted shenanigans. The names have been changed to protect the GUILTY!” Mrs. Broome said the six teachers and friends still keep in touch regularly with texts and emails, and thought they could not have their reunion this year due to COVID-19, they are meeting monthly via Zoom.

Sadie continued on how the book came together, “Well, it has been 20 years since the Savannah experience but me and my friends just told stories and added in stories at each reunion. We met about every five years but were also together for weddings, funerals, and such.

“I started with an outline based on the months of the year and then would flesh out each chapter.

Then I would email it out to the others for their additions, deletions, laughs, and such. I got really serious about the writing the last two years.

“As I did a chapter, it went into the computer and edits were added. At our last reunion last year in Asheville, N.C., we went over the whole book and laughed a lot. Then ‘Berkley Vera’ helped with a major edit and then it was ready for the publishing company in January.

“We had big ideas of

book signings in each of their varied locations and of course, a big splash in Savannah, but alas, COVID-19 came along.

Now, I can’t even do a book signing in Cherryville!

“I do think that making people laugh during this difficult time has been a plus. So, it is a ‘yin and yang’ sort of thing; bitter and sweet, like that.”

As for advice to young or future authors, Broome had this to say, “Everyone has a story or thoughts on topics that would be of great value to others. I would suggest that people keep notes, write notes, keep a journal, and then just start to write. It is truly a joy to share one’s experiences.”

Sadie is selling the book and has sold 150 copies so far. She noted she is, “so thankful to Carpenter’s Gifts and Victoria Cole in Cherryville (both businesses on Main Street) for carrying the book for those who do not ‘do’, or get on Amazon.”

Said Sadie,” I especially appreciate those who have taken time to put a review in Amazon for me or in Good Reads. Maybe this will help spread the word and the laughs.”

Broome said for her fans looking for more from the pen of Mrs. Broome, not to worry.

“I am starting on the second book, ‘Mischief in Macon’!” she said.

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Having qualified on the 14th day of September, 2020 as Executrix of the Estate of DORMAN NED COSTNER, 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, Brenda C. Fitch, Executrix, on or before the 23rd day of December, 2020 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.

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CARS & TRUCKS 2002 FORD ESCAPE with 156k actual miles. Manual transmission, $3500. 828755-1824.

2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE 210,000 miles, $1000, Looks good, runs good. (704) 4344805 gbell506@carolina. rr.com

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1994 FORD F-150 FOR SALE - $1500.00 Firm. 704-4737351.

28 FT F350 FORD TIOGA 1984, new tires, runs great.

Totally self-contained. 69K miles. $4,870.00 or OBO. Call for more information. 772-2421519.

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HOME FOR SALE. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, corner lot, carport with double drive. New gutters, outside doors and 6 year old roof. $148,900. Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 300-7736

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)487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. EHO. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354

1997 MAZDA B2300 PICKUP, runs, needs head gasket, $500. 1995 LeBaron Convertible, auto, cruise control, comes with spare 1995 LeBaron for parts, motor & trans good, $1500 firm. 828453-0828.

1992 FORD F-150 XLT with high mileage. Good work truck, $2500. Also, 30” cut Poulan riding mower, $140.

828-289-1817.

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2003 FORD ECONOLINE WAGON E150 Chateau Edition, Gold, Automatic, Quad Captains Chairs, Only 92,082 miles, $6200, Very Nice Van! Call (704) 4349502

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Selling for health reasons. Call for appointment. (828) 405-8316 WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. Call 828-429-3935.

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MOTORCYCLES & ATVS HONDA GOLDWING 1100.

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RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828-382-0475.

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The Cherryville Eagle

Wednesday,

October 7, 2020

Grandfather Mountain’s wide range of elevation – a nearly 1,000-foot change from base to peak – provides viewers with a longer and wider window of opportunity to see the leaves change color. (photos by Skip Sickler/Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation)

Christa Hovis Harris (left) and her “Memaw”, Vera Painter Hovis, who will soon turn 90 on Saturday, Oct. 10, posing for a quick portrait with Sandy, Mrs. Hovis’ poodle companion for many years. (photo provided)

HOVIS From Page 1 Vera Mae; one sister born after her whose name she couldn’t remember, who passed from a childhood illness; Nancy; Jerry; and Brenda (deceased).

Christa said her “Memaw” was raised on 40 acres of land in a farmhouse and farm in the Centerview Baptist Church area of Maiden, NC. “As ‘Memaw’ got older she not only had to do all of her farm chores but was very much involved and responsible for caring for her younger siblings as they came along,” Christa said Mrs. Vera told her (for this story).

Vera met and married William Harold “Bill” Hovis in May 1947, and they were married for 44 years before he passed in February 1991. Incidentally, Bill Hovis, a.k.a. “Pepaw” to Christa, also called ‘Memaw’ “Mae”.

As the story of their fortuitous meeting goes, Christa said “Memaw” said that for a short time Pepaw worked at Boger and Crawford’s in Boger City while recovering from a car accident.

Said Christa, “My Memaw and her friends made a trip into Boger City and during that visit in October of 1946 she was served ice cream cones by my Pepaw. They married in May of 1947.

“He drove a truck for 10 years for Carolina Freight, but always wanted to be on the police force, so, in 1957 he announced he had landed a job with the Cherryville Police Department.

“Not knowing anyone or having any family there, Vera and Bill moved themselves and their four small children to Cherryville.

“They initially secured a small rental home off of Hwy. 150, until buying a nice large home on the corner of Main St., and Depot St., beside the Cherryville Library, that they eventually sold to Beam’s Construction.”

Christa continued, “Memaw – as well as myself – loved that home surrounded by huge oak trees, large wrap-around porch, soaring ceilings, chandeliers and several French doors that Memaw particularly loved.

(This was a big change from the farmhouse she grew up in).”

Christa said he grandmother Vera has called Cherryville home for 63 years, raising her

children (two sons, two daughters, eight grandchildren (one, Dustin Warlick, the son of Dianne and Mark Warlick, is deceased) and 10 great-grandchildren.

Her kids are: Richard Hovis and wife, Amanda and their children – Christa Hovis Harris and husband, Brett; Pryor Hovis and wife, Stephanie and son, Hayes; Shirley “Mae” Hovis (deceased), and her two children – daughter, Julie Hester (and her children: Drew Knowles, Evan Knowles and Becca Knowles); and daughter, Jamie Hester Bartolomeo and husband Pete and their children – Trent, Tripp, Trey and Trinity Bartolomeo; Dianne Hovis Warlick and her husband, Mark Warlick, and their two children – Kyle and Misty Warlick (and their children Ana Kate, Sarah Rose and Ollie) and Katie Warlick Head and husband, Eric (their children Kyler and Leah); and Curt Hovis, and his child – Derek Hovis and wife, Rebecca Hovis.

Christa said her “Memaw” attended school at Balls Creek, now Bandy’s High School, in Catawba, N.C., adding Vera, “…doesn’t miss a single Duke Blue Devil basketball game or a Carolina Panther’s game.

“She does admit she now goes out of her way to find a channel that is showing Cam Newton playing! Everything stops from 12: 30, to 1:30 p.m., every day when the ‘Young & the Restless’ (CBS ‘soap opera’) is on.”

On a personal level, Christa said, “I can remember living in Cherryville when I was as young as 4, and my Memaw kept me. Every day she fixed lunch for my Pepaw, my aunt Dianne and Aunt Shirley. We would all gather around the TV with my chair being the Charles Chip can to watch Y&R! “Of course, she loves reading ‘The Cherryville Eagle’ and the news bulletin from Cherryville First Baptist Church where she has been a member since 1967 (53 years and counting!).

“Memaw always loves having a beautiful, maintained yard with seasonal flowers always in bloom and she doesn’t miss her weekly (every Friday for as long as I have been alive) getting her hair done.”

After Bill passed away in 1991, Christa said a longtime friend introduced Mrs. Hovis to square dancing.

Said Christa, “Memaw initially had no interest in dancing at all but quickly caught the fever and danced regularly multiple times a week for extended periods each outing. She loved

it. It kept her active physically and has really kept her on her toes mentally as she always had to be alert to hear the ‘calls’ being announced. She danced steadily for 14 years all over Gaston and Cleveland counties until she had to stop for health reasons.”

As for her “fur baby,” Sandy, she is a poodle, and is only a year old but it is as if they have been together a lifetime. “Sandy has become an invaluable companion,” noted Christa. “There is nothing but smiles all around when Sandy is with Memaw!

She has really put a ‘pep’ in my Memaw’s step!”

Christa said “Pepaw” Bill joined the Cherryville Police Dept in 1957, and to further expand his police skills, he spent a short time as detective in Gaston County before taking the role of Chief of Police in Cherryville in 1966. He served for 18 years until retiring in 1984.

“Memaw said she had to get use to his six days a week, 12-hour-a-day work schedule.”

She continued, “He spent his off hours making music with the Music Makers, and two of my most favorite memories of him while growing up in Cherryville was walking on Main Street and checking the doors with him, as well as when he would run the school cross guard at East Elementary and walk me across the street every day after school!”

She noted also Bill was also a WWII Navy veteran and served in the Pacific on a PT (patrol torpedo) boat.

Christa asked her grandmother what was her favorite memory of Cherryville. She responded, “Raising her family and going to church and seeing her children go on to start raising their families in Cherryville.”

As the COVID-19 pandemic

Grandfather Mountain’s Mile High Swinging Bridge offers a striking backdrop for the vibrant hues of the changing leaves.

In addition to the programs offered at Grandfather Mountain in October, fresh fall color photos are posted throughout the month on the mountain’s website and social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

the go was something I always love about my Memaw and as her first grandchild, she was and still is just magic to me and her love for life, being social and being on the go is much of how I am today!”

Christa and Vera also wanted to everyone to know that Christa’s uncle, Curt Hovis, and her aunt, Dianne Warlick, have been actively and locally involved in Memaw Hovis’ daily care during all the COVID-19 issues and that they are both so appreciative of that.

“I just wanted to relay that during this pandemic when family couldn’t be with older members that my uncle and aunt have been able to make sure Vera’s needs were being met,” said Christa.

were involved in the care of both his father (also a WWII vet) who died at 96, and his mother, who died at 94.

“I share this with you, as like my Memaw, Brett’s dad was active; his mind was still sharp, and as a matter of fact, he was still climbing on his roof to get leaves out of his gutter at 88, but when his knees went, everything just stopped.

“Brett’s mother on the other hand, ultimately suffered from Alzhiemers. So, knowing how sharp my Memaw’s mind still is, her vital signs are all great and how full of life she still is at 90, and it’s a blessing! It just breaks my heart that she is hindered by her knee that keeps her from dancing and being able to get out and about.”

Christa continued, “Being on

and its social distancing rules dictated how this interview had to be conducted, Christ said her Memaw said the shutdown hasn’t affected her to badly.

Mrs. Vera noted it was, “Probably no different than for most people” but said it “… has been horrible, particularly not being able to go to church (though she still listens to the service every Sunday).”

Christa said, “She has seen much in her lifetime but nothing like COVID and she believes in the importance of wearing masks and advises the younger generations to follow guidelines when it comes to being out in public.”

On a personal note, Christa said, “My husband and I have been together for 34 years. For almost 16 of those years, we

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