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Dr. White receives NC Family Physician of the Year Award Cherryville physician’s medical practice always been about his patient’s best interests

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Cherryville physician Dr. Thomas Rhyne White was honored on Friday, Nov. 6, with the prestigious NC Family Physician of the Year Award.

Said White recently of the honor, “It’s an award I’ve witnessed being given every year at the Grove Park Inn (in Asheville) for as long as I can remember.

“It’s not voted on and you are nominated anonymously. A committee meets and looks at all of the nominees and goes from there.”

White, a 1972 Cherryville High School grad, said a career in the medical field was not on his radar then; he instead said he wanted to be a basketball coach and a biology teacher.

“I knew I wanted to go to Duke at a young age – around 5, I believe – and told my mom that’s what

Cherryville Head Start Center Manager Ms. Beverly Mobley and Classroom 2 teacher, Ms. Lakisha McCorkle. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

After 2018 fire

Cherryville Head Start now back to business of teaching

Dr. Thomas R. White with his NC Family Physician of the Year Award, which he received on Nov. 6, 2020. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

by MICHAEL E. POWELL

I wanted to do and what I wanted to be,” he said.

That all changed when, as a senior at CHS, young White had a serious burn injury requiring treatment

by Dr. Marshal E. Agner, who White watched ear-

The Cherryville Head Start program is back open, as of October 2020, and is moving forward after a devastating fire almost crushed their hopes of being able to provide quality care and

nestly as he treated him and affected his eventual healing.

“He was an inspiration to me, as was Dr. Forrest Houser. Watching these See WHITE, Page 2A

Editor michael@cfmedia.info

education for Cherryville children.

Spokesperson Debra Lutz said the fire occurred on April 24, 2018, and forced the teachers and their students out of the building while Cherryville firefighters took care of the problem. There was, sadly,

a great deal of smoke and water damage, which forced the closing of the building, located a little behind and to the side of the Cherryville Post Office.

Said Ms. Lutz, “The building had significant damages that caused the See HEAD START, Page 2A

Gaston takes top rankings in “Pride in Gaston Traveling Tour” Career and Technical Education – Building Community Pride When it comes to credentials, school district is first for highest number and highest percentage

by TODD HAGANS Chief Communications Officer Gaston County Schools

The N.C. Department of Public Instruction and State Board of Education have released Career and Technical Education (CTE) credential performance data for the 2019-2020 academic year, and it provides “good news” for Gaston County Schools.

Gaston County is first in the state for the number of CTE credentials earned by students and first in the state for the percentage of students earning more than one credential in a particular CTE area. It is the only time since the state began tallying credential performance data in 2010-2011 that the same school district has earned top rankings in both categories in the same year, according to the State Board of Education.

Number of CTE Credentials Earned by High School, 2019-2020 Ashbrook High School (ranks 5th in the state) Bessemer City High School Cherryville High School Stuart Cramer High School (ranks 14th in the state) East Gaston High School Forestview High School (ranks 13th in the state) Gaston Co. Virtual Academy Highland Technology Hunter Huss High School (school ranks 2nd in the state) North Gaston High School South Point High School Warlick Academy Total for Gaston Co. Schools (district ranks 1st in the state) Highest number of CTE credentials Gaston County had 14,986 credentials earned by students during the 2019-2020 year – the highest amount in the state among all school districts and charter schools.

Wake County, the largest school district in the state, based on student enrollment, was second with 12,895 credentials. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, the second largest school district in the state, was fifth with 7,016 credentials earned by stu-

2,297 1,287 1,051 1,706 865 1,721 40 486 2,976 1,082 1,318 157 14,986

dents. Gaston County is the tenth largest school district in the state.

In 2018-2019, Gaston County was second in the state with 10,811 credentials earned by students and was second in 2017-2018 with 12,566 credentials. When the credential numbers were first calculated by the state in 2010-2011, Gaston County had only 386.

Highest percentage of CTE credentials Gaston County ranks first See GASTON, Page 7A

In the summer of 2000, Gaston Together began a program for school children to enhance the awareness of Gaston County and grow Community Pride.

By building on the study of the community in the third grade, Gaston Together worked with Gaston County Schools to develop the “Pride in Gaston Traveling Tour” field trip for all third graders in the county, including both public and private school students. As of the 2020 – 2021 school year, over 50,000 students have participated in this program since its inception.

Just like much of the rest of year 2020, this year’s tour was different. It went virtual! With the help of Gaston County Travel & Tourism, we were able to provide a virtual tour that showcased all sixteen sites in the Pride in Gaston Traveling Tour Activity Book.

In addition, two of the sites traditionally visited on the field trip tour, the Schiele Museum and the Gaston County Museum of Art & History, created customized videos for the students.

The virtual tour and classwork components were conducted in November.

Although very different, the virtual format did provide

Students from North Belmont Elementary and McAdenville on the 2019 Fall “Pride Tour”, learning about residents at Holy Angels. (photos provided) advantages for the overall program.

First, the teachers had more flexibility in scheduling the program for their class. They usually have to follow a fixed calendar due to scheduling over 2500 students with the tour loca-

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tions. Also, using the virtual summary video overview gave the students an opportunity to see something of each site featured in the Activity Book.

Each student participating in the program receive See PRIDE, Page 8A

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Dr. David Rinehart, who introduced Dr. Thomas White as this year’s winner of the NC Family Physician of the Year Award, is shown here presenting the award to Dr. White at the Nov. 6, ceremony at the Cherryville Fire Department.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Dr. Thomas R. White talks with many of his friends and family members just before the award presentation at the Friday, Nov. 6, ceremony.

The 2020 NC Family Physician of the Year Award presented to Cherryville physician, Dr. Thomas Rhyne White by the NC Association of Family Physicians.

WHITE

The Cherryville Head Start crew (left to right): Kristin Thomas, Education Specialist; Gary Washington; Lakisha McCorkle; Center Manager Beverly Mobley; Charlene Withrow, substitute teacher; Teacher, Classroom I, Quawona Hill; Debra Lutz; and new Family Advocate, Amiee Palmer.

Classroom I teacher Quawona Hill, with Family Advocate Aimee Palmer, and Mrs. Charlene Withrow, Ms. Hill’s Classroom I substitute teacher. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

HEAD START From Page 1A reconstruction of the building from roof to the sub-flooring.”

She noted the process took two years and six months to complete.

Meanwhile, said Lutz, Head Start allowed the program to carry out a home-based, program staff visiting children in their homes.

“The staff provided a socialization day each week located in the St. John’s Lutheran Church where children met with teaching staff for activities and then went to the Cherryville Library for literacy activities,” she said.

“The parents would come with their children, so the parents would participate in a parent group that met with the Family Advocate. The parents and children received breakfast from the Cherryville Mc-

Donalds each time they had the socialization day.”

Center Manager Beverly Mobley remembers the day of the fire well.

“We are so happy to have children back in the building,” said Ms. Mobley, a sentiment echoed by all of the teachers and Child Advocates as well.

Lutz noted they now have a new Family Advocate in Amiee Palmer, along with Family Advocate, Janet Gordon. It is Ms. Palmer’s first time in Cherryville, she said, adding that she “loves it here.”

Additionally, and equally as important, the kids’ teachers are back.

Classroom I teacher Ms. Quawona Hill is back, as is Classroom II teacher Ms. Lakisha McCorkle, who has worked with children with special needs previously and has taught at Rankin 1 & 2; Highland Charter; and is now at Cherryville.

“The kids are all so excited about being her,” said

Ms. McCorkle.

With Ms. Hill, who has been at Cherryville for six years, is Substitute teacher, Mrs. Charlene Withrow.

Rounding out the able and capable staff is Ms. Kristin Thomas, the Education Specialist for the Cherryville Head Start.

Both Lutz and Thomas said, “we are so excited about having children back in the building!”

Currently, there are 20 children enrolled in the center at this time.

Mobley and Lutz said the students attend four days of the week, with Wednesday as the day for professional development and training for staff. This allows the staff to spend extra time in the center cleaning and sanitizing for the next session.

Said Ms. Lutz, “We are cleaning according to CDC guidelines. We have our staff cleaning daily and we also have a professional contractor cleaning each night, sanitizing and wip-

ing down high touch surfaces. If there is an issue with COVID-19, we then get an electro-static fogger and go through the center to disinfect the surfaces.

“We feel the cleaning is going above and beyond the CDC guidelines for cleaning in daycare situations.”

Mobley and her staff are very thankful for the hard work and help of their “miracle worker”, a young man named Gary Washington, who said it took roughly, “923 days of ‘love’ (a.k.a. hard work!)” to get the center up to speed in order to open back up for the kids.

Additionally, Mobley said, “We would like to thank the community for being patient with the program. We are happy to be back to providing services in the center where children can be engaged with the teachers learning and accomplishing their goals.”

From Page 1A men’s work ethic and devotion to their practice, their patients and their community made an impression on me,” he said.

After high school, Dr. White attended Duke, receiving his undergraduate degree, and later, his medical degree.

After an internship and residency at Charlotte Memorial, now CMC Main, from 1980 to 1983, White said he knew he all along he wanted to eventually return home to Cherryville and set up practice here.

In the summer of 1988 Dr. White moved his family to Cherryville, and in September of that year opened his first practice.

“It was a real barn-burner of an opening,” he said, smiling at the memory. “That first day I saw 13 patients! That was the slowest day of my entire career,” he said.

Things went along until 2013, he said, when White noted it became apparent to him he wasn’t, in his words, “going to be happy working with a large hospital.”

White elaborated, “I thought, ‘that’s not how I want to end my career’. Medically speaking, I thought we had lost our focus, which was treating our patients and giving them the proper time they needed to be seen and heard.

“So, I left in 2014 and took a year sabbatical. I began making inquiries into the medical model of Direct Primary Care (DPC), studying different models, until I found one that answered many of my questions and met my criteria.”

White said DPC is not a true concierge medical service model, like some that have been touted in the past by the media, buy is rather a significantly less expensive model.

“In our office the patient has a direct relationship with the physician,” he said.

White’s practice has been so successful they have been, he said, full for about three years now. In 2017 Dr. White added another physician to their DPC – Dr. Joshua Carpenter.

“We anticipate adding another physician by this coming summer,” he said.

As for the honor given and the award itself, Dr. White had this to say, in the speech he gave at the November event held at the Cherryville Fire Station. Here is a part of that speech; his words speak volumes.

“We have all been through much together, and you all have made my life and career memorable and richer. Thank you all for my connection to you and your families, and for letting me be a dot in your lives.

“I understand this award honors me – but the truth is it honors many, many, other people. It honors my family; my wife, Diana, and my children, Whitney and Daniel – who deserve much bigger awards than me. Thank you, I love you.

“It honors my staff, Kristin, Shari, and Mary, who have worked with me for over

Cherryville physician, Dr. Thomas R. White, thanks all of those who attended the ceremony at the CFD station house, where, on Nov. 6, he received the 2020 NC Family Physician of the Year Award.

30 years, and my more recent staff, Liz Fowler and Amanda Harris. This award honors the great partners I have had over the years who have made me a better physician, Ashley Miller and Cheryl Baxter, at CPC, and in the past three years, at HTDC, Dr. Josh Carpenter, the best young doctor I know, and the recipient of this award in the year 2040.

“This award also honors my patients who have granted me the privilege of being their doctor and it honors the City of Cherryville and its citizens who have supported me and given me this opportunity.

“And lastly, this award honors a huge number of other doctors who should all be recognized and thanked. All those medical students who chose family medicine as a career, knowing that other specialties seemed more prestigious and certainly more rewarding financially.

“It honors all those family doctors who chose to practice in small towns and communities, foregoing the conveniences and, again, the higher salaries of the bigger cities. It honors all those family physicians who have returned to their home town to practice, even when told this was crazy.

And it honors all those family physicians who have listened to a different drummer, who have practiced medicine the way they thought was in the best interest of the patient, and who have done other outrageous things, like painting their building pink.

“All those people – my family, my staff, my colleagues, my patients, my community, and the many other family physicians who chosen the same path as me – deserve to share in this honor today.”

After offering a quote from one of his favorite business role models, Apple cofounder, the late Steve Jobs, Dr. White closed with this thought, “Somehow, luckily, and with lots of love, support, and friendships, I became what I was supposed to become – a family physician, in my hometown of Cherryville, in a pink building, with a wonderful family, exceptional friends and colleagues, amazing teammates, and trusting loyal patients.

“I have been very fortunate.

Thank you for this honor.”

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Gaston and Cleveland Counties are just two of the 48 NC counties in the red for COVID-19 cases increasing, according to the NC DHHS web site. (graphic by the NC DHHS)

One of the hidden gems in the library’s digital content is access to Biblioboard. Never heard of it? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! (photo provided)

Modified stay-at-home order issued to address record coronavirus spread

Biblioboard a hidden gem of digital content

Cooper requires businesses to close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., to stem NC COVID-19 tide

by TRACI POLLITT Branch Manager Cherryville Branch Library

The spread of the coronavirus across the state and record hospitalizations prompted Gov. Roy Cooper to issue a modified stay-athome order effective Friday, Dec. 11, that requires businesses to close from 10 p.m., to 5 a.m., except those that sell food, gas, or pharmaceuticals.

“The virus is upon us with a rapid viciousness like we haven’t seen before,” Cooper said at a press conference on Tuesday, Dec. 8.

More than 2,300 North Carolinians have died since the pandemic began in March. Daily case counts have exceeded 6,000 for several days in the last week, shattering previous records.

The order creates a nighttime public closure period that prohibits alcohol sales between 9 p.m., and 7 a.m. Takeout and delivery services may continue during the nighttime period.

Travel to and from work is permitted, and employees may continue to work throughout the night so long

Who doesn’t love finding hidden gems?

We’ve been discussing our digital content in the last few articles, and we’d love to highlight some hidden gems. These are all made possible by Biblioboard, which is an electronic media platform built to help libraries bring engaging content to their patrons. First, we have a unique resource collecting the history of Gaston County. To access this collection, visit the library’s website at www.gastonlibrary.org. From the blue menu on the left, select Online Databases & Links, and at the bottom of the right-side menu, select And More. The Online Databases & Links page is organized alphabetically. Scroll down to Gaston County Public Library Digital History Collection. When you click the link, it will take you to the digital history collection featuring books, images, photographs, maps, articles, and pamphlets. These items have been curated by library staff. Entries are organized by subject and include architecture, business, cities and towns, clubs, libraries, schools and colleges, and more.

You can download these items and save them to your

device. Biblioboard features include saving your favorite documents, creating bookmarks, and adding notes. You will need to create a free profile to unlock these features (requires a username and password).

You can provide an email address to Biblioboard if you’d like, as an email allows Biblioboard to help you recover forgotten login information.

And the best part? Biblioboard is available on mobile devices, meaning you have access to this collection at your fingertips!

In addition to our Digital History Collection, be sure to check out our other available curations. There’s Break Out the Shorts, our collection of short stories; Popup Picks, an indie digital media service providing award-winning poetry, young adult, juvenile fiction, humor, self-help, graphic novels and other e-books; Top Read Indie Books, bringing a wide selection of top indie books from all genres; Discover Books from North Carolina Authors, featuring local authors as well as top picks from Library Journal; and finally, Gaston County Public Library System Featured Authors, featuring the works of authors in our community.

While we’re looking at the Online Databases &

Links page, click on Create-Share-Discover. This will take you to three other offerings that are powered by Biblioboard. First up, create with Pressbooks! You can design your own books, newsletters, poetry, novels, and any other written content in digital and print-ready formats here. (This does require your username and password for your Biblioboard account.)

Are you an aspiring author looking to publish your work? Share your e-book by submitting it to SELF-e (the Indie Author Project) to have it showcased in the Indie North Carolina Statewide Collection while retaining all rights to your work. Readers across the state can discover your work with the potential for national exposure. Finally, discover local content from self-published authors, top indie e-books and more using Bibloboard. Never experience a hold, checkout, or lending limit. You can download the app for your Apple, Android, or Kindle device, too!

For more help with these databases and all other library-related questions, call us at (704) 435-6767. We’re happy to help our patrons discover all we have to offer.

Be safe and stay healthy this holiday season!

by LAURA LEE Carolina Public Press

as the public is not allowed in the business.

The order does not change capacity limits for bars, restaurants or other establishments, but “events or convenings outside of the home must end by 10 p.m., and guests must leave the establishment and travel home or to the place where they will stay for the night.”

The governor warned that if trends do not improve, more restrictive action may be necessary.

“Let me be clear: We will do more if our trends do not improve,” Cooper said.

“That means additional actions involving indoor restaurant dining, entertainment facilities and shopping and retail capacity. None of us wants that.”

The state tracks several metrics to determine the level of spread in each of the state’s 100 counties, designating those with the most critical levels in red.

Forty-eight counties are now red on the County Alert System map, up from 20 two weeks ago. (Ed. Note: Gaston and Cleveland county are in that red zone group.)

“If you are in a red or orange county, you should limit going out to essential activities, you should avoid people that you don’t

live with,” said Dr. Mandy Cohen, N.C. Department of Health and Human Services secretary.

The current spike does not yet account for people who contracted the virus over Thanksgiving, she said.

Those patients are expected to present to already overwhelmed emergency departments in the next few weeks, exacerbating an already challenging situation for medical providers.

If current trends continue, the state may run out of intensive care unit beds in less than five weeks, according to a study issued today by University of North Carolina and Duke University researchers.

The increasing rate of hospitalization creates concerns not only about available beds and ventilators, but also health care staff tasked with treating Covid19 positive patients.

“When you talk about bed capacity, it is just as much if not more making sure that hospitals have the personnel to take care of the people,” Cooper said.

“They may have additional bed capacity that they may not be able to put patients there because they may not have enough workers available to do it.”

Gaston County man says $319,692 Gas, Gatorade stop brings $200,000 win to Gaston Co. man jackpot win is ‘unbelievable’ The day before Thanksgiving, Willie Brooks of Dallas stopped for gas and a Gatorade and drove away with a $200,000 lottery prize.

Brooks, a recently retired truck driver, purchased his winning $5 ticket from the Kingsway on Union Road in Gastonia and scratched his tick-

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“I found out that I won and I just went ahead and confirmed it with the clerk,” said Brooks.

He then called his daughter to share the good news.

Brooks claimed his prize recently at lottery headquarters in Raleigh. After required federal and state tax withholdings, he took home $141,501.

“I’m just going to use it to enjoy my retirement,” said Brooks.

Power Shot launched in October with four top prizes of $200,000. One top prize remains to be won.

Ticket sales from scratchoffs make it possible for the lottery to raise more than $725 million per year for education.

For details on how lottery funds have helped all of North Carolina’s 100 counties, click on the “Impact” section of the lottery’s website.

On Tuesday night, Fast Play delivered its 14th jackpot win to Barry Jenkins Jr., of Gastonia, to the tune of $319,692.

“It’s just unbelievable that it’s this much,” said Jenkins. “I never even fathomed it could be this much even when I played.”

Jenkins purchased his winning $10 Jackpot 7s ticket at the Kingsway on Kendrick Road and waited until the next morning to check it.

“I was at work waiting on a customer and I happened to pull it out,” he recalled. “I looked down and it was a jackpot winner and I was sort of stunned. I had to look at it two or three times. So, I downloaded the North Carolina Lottery

app and verified that it was a winner.”

Jenkins claimed his prize Wednesday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh. After required federal and state tax withholdings, he took home $226,185.

“It’ll help our family in so many ways,” said Jenkins of his prize money. “I look forward to spending it with them and spending it on our house. It’ll just benefit us greatly.”

Jenkins plans to use his prize money on home improvements and a new car for the family. “It’ll take a lot of anxiety off of having to spend big money here at the holidays,” he said.

Since Fast Play started in September, North Carolinians have won 14 jackpots.

The rolling, progressive jackpot increases with every ticket sold until it is won. The odds of winning a Fast Play jackpot are 1 in 240,000.

Printed on each ticket is the amount of the jackpot when the ticket is sold and how much of that jackpot the ticket could win. Players can also win instant cash prizes on their Fast Play tickets.

Ticket sales from Fast Play games make it possible for the lottery to raise more than $725 million per year for education.

For details on how lottery funds have helped all of North Carolina’s 100 counties, click on the “Impact” section of the lottery’s website.

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

TODAY’S QUOTE:

OPINION

Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth. – Abraham Lincoln

A little bit of (Christmas) this and that!

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By Michael Powell As always, we’re look to michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com sitting here, the celsurrounded by a whole ebration of Christ’s birth bunch of bad COVID and pray the reminder of news and trying to figure it will somehow bring us out what we’re going to beyond the pale of evil get the “grands” this year, that is the pandemic. or if we’ll even get to see Our hearts, thoughts, them. ‘Zoom’ just doesn’t and prayers, of course, do it for us, as we’re sort go out to the suffering of ‘hands-on’ grandparparents, siblings, grandents. Also, we have news parents, and all family of Grandchild Numero members of those who 6 on the way (Gender have lost loved ones to reveal imminent – stay COVID. May they never tuned!). be forgotten. May you As we sit and stare at find a way to have a all the wonderful (NOT!) Merry Christmas in spite news coming out of Raof what has happened leigh and our gloriously and to have a bright hope positive (I jest…) mainfor tomorrow in the great stream media, we are soHope of all mankind – bered by the terrible and Jesus Christ. intensely sad news about Learn to listen to others the rise/spike in the state’s this season COVID numbers. Like all One holiday season,

many decades ago, a smart man once told me, “Michael, you need to start listening to other people’s stories this time of year. It doesn’t matter if they are truth or wild fantasies. What is really happening is they are trying to tell you something about themselves; who they are, where they’ve been, what they’ve been through, and what their hopes and dreams for tomorrow are. If you want to really help people where they’re at, then learn to listen to them, for you will hear their heart speaking.”

Then he smiled and said, “Merry Christmas, my young friend,” and walked off into the cold and snowy night.

I was thousands of miles from my home in a foreign land and as I stood there for a long time, I thought on what he said.

Now, all these long years gone by, I have to say it is some of the best advice I have ever received and one of the best Christmas gifts a journalist (though I didn’t know I was going to be one at the time) and a

A very special Christmas Every Christblue, and my mas is special to brother, Doug me because it is taught me the earthly birthhow to ride it. day of my SavAs I have ior, Jesus Christ. grown older, When I was sharing the young, I thought love of Jesus more about all has become of the presents more importmy brothers and ant every year

By Anne S. Haynes I would have to me. under the Christmas tree One Christmas years and all of the extra good ago when my mother was food, such as chocolate still alive stands out in my cake and candy, that we mind. would have in our house.

That was the year we It was about waiting for took Christmas to a family that special morning where who was in need of a little we would wake up with all help. It had been a very kinds of presents under the rough time for them due to Christmas tree. a lot of illness, and shopI remember the wonping for the family added derful dolls I received a new meaning to giving and how I spent many for me. It wasn’t just about hours playing with them. buying what somebody I remember the year I got wanted but rather what a new beautiful bicycle. they needed. It was about It was a pretty shade of sharing the news of Jesus

with them rather than just thinking about myself. It was about letting them know that they were special people and were not forgotten.

But that’s what Christmas really is, isn’t it? Like I said to begin with, it is the celebration of the birth of Jesus to Mary and Joseph in a stable in Bethlehem.

It is the story of God’s Son coming to this world as a sacrifice on that cruel, old cross for the payment for our sins.

So, when I think back to that year we gave to that family, it was all about giving rather than receiving.

But in reality, we did receive a lot that Christmas.

We received a special blessing for bringing the real meaning of Christmas to some very good people who became our friends.

Merry Christmas to all!

New data leads to compassionate policy suggestions for Covid care Some 50,000 medical professionals agree

by REBECCA WEBER Guest columnist

One of the most rational approaches to the global COVID crisis is being ignored by overly cautious authorities and the mainstream media; it’s an authoritative report that puts the pandemic in a new perspective.

The Great Barrington Declaration is the result of the investigation of various studies; the scientists who contributed to it are Jay

Bhattacharya MD, PhD, professor of medicine at Stanford University, epidemiologist Martin Kulldorff, PhD, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Sunetra Gupta, PhD, professor of theoretical epidemiology at Oxford University.

Their analysis shows that the death rate from COVID-19 is not three percent of people who are infected; it’s more like 0.2 or 0.3 percent and that the mortality rate among young patients is significantly lower than it is for

adults over 70 years of age.

Dr. Bhattacharya recently authored a summary of their findings. In it, he wrote, “the World Health Organization said back in early March that three percent of people who get COVID die from it; they were wrong by at least one order of magnitude.

The COVID fatality rate is much closer to 0.2 or 0.3 percent. The reason for the highly inaccurate early estimates is simple: in early March, we were not identifying most of the people See COVID, Page 6A

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teller of others’ stories could be blessed with. I have tried to do that ever since I began to write features, news stories, columns; tried to make them more than just dry, faceless stories. I’m not sure I succeeded; maybe I will never know. Still, my old friend’s words ring true today and stick with me. Sometimes I fail to do what he requested of me,

but every now and then I hit on something. Maybe, dear reader, this column will be a blessing for you this tough holiday season with all its COVID horrors and negativity.

So, this season, tell someone you love them and are thinking of and praying for them. That you’re listening to them and their stories. It may be the best gift they’ve ever

gotten.

This Christmas, all of us in the Powell family – all of us here at Community First Media – hope and pray that you and yours will have the greatest of Christmases and it will be your season to be jolly. May God bless us every one!

So, Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night, yeah?

When does Christmas begin?

Christmas has cookies, cakes different beginning and pies. My dad times for most evwould always buy eryone. a big box of apFor some it’s ples and oranges. when you put up It seems like they the Christmas tree lasted a week. and the decoraChristmas retions. For others ally began when Glenn Mollette it’s when you wrap Guest Editorial family came some presents and home. When we put them under all got together, the tree. While for others that’s when it seemed it’s about the Christmas Christmas really started. music. When they first start The excitement came by hearing Christmas songs on all of us being together. the radio then Christmas Sharing gifts was fun and has begun for them. provided moments of Christmas may begin laughter. Eating my mothfor you when your family er’s delicious meal was alarrives home to share in ways a stable holiday treat your celebration. Or your we always enjoyed.

Christmas celebration may The best past part was really begin when your everyone being together family finally leaves. for a couple of days. Now, When I was a child with social distancing, this Christmas started for me may be one element of when everything came Christmas that many will together. The big fresh tree not get to enjoy in 2020. was hewn down from the So many thousands of hillside. Once it was decpeople have died from orated, I started watching COVID-19 and they will for Santa. But it still wasn’t be missed at the Christmas Christmas until I came table. If this is you please up with a big package of cling to the hope of life firecrackers, cherry bombs beyond this world and that and other noisy fireworks. you will see your loved I always loved putting fireone again. crackers and cherry bombs I believe throughout under cans to see how far our planet that seeing our they would fly through the sick friends get well would air. make a great Christmas for My mother would make all of us.

Christmas is different this year. We must enter Christmas this year with hope. You have to have hope to live. Life without hope is like a car with no fuel. A vaccine for COVID19 is coming. We are praying this will spare lives in 2021. We have hope that by next Christmas we can all get together once again and celebrate.

Keep in mind there has never been anything normal about Christmas. Mary and Joseph and the Baby Jesus spent their first Christmas in a barn which was like a cave for animals. The baby was laid in a cow’s trough for a bed. Christmas always has the potential of being very different.

Remember, Christmas is in your heart and that’s where your main celebration and hope lie.

May hope and Christmas be bright and rekindled anew and afresh. May you, within your spirit, hear the bells on Christmas day.

And may you hear the angels sing, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace to all men on whom His favor rests.”

Where has the truth gone?

Gone, gone away!

by DR. JAMES THRASHER Guest columnist

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Really? Have you pondered what these commercials are communicating? Stand back and consider for a moment this scenario. A car sales manager I recently spoke to described the “normal” customer as a person who is in debt up to their eyeballs with an abysmal credit history, and they present themselves as a significant risk for any

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With full knowledge of these facts, this sales manager will always say, “you will be approved no matter what.” Do the basic math and consider historical loan approval criteria. This universal financial decision to approve these loans is sheer lunacy and fantasyland.

Truth and reality, have they gone away?

People seeking elective office over the years have evaded and redirected questions from the press when pressured on controversial issues. But today many politicians knowingly, unabashedly, and blatantly lie. They do not care about the legitimacy of what they are saying. Relativism and pragmatism reign.

They state whatever they believe is necessary to expediently achieve their carnally minded and

self-aggrandizing goals.

Truth and reality, have they gone away?

Most journalists in the media seem to ignore the facts and create and advance myths and fables. They have become propaganda machines, paying little attention to what is actually the case. Objectivity, in the sense of reporting at least the actual particulars of an event or words of an individual, has gone out the window. Advancing agendas through promoting concocted rumors and unsubstantiated allegations is the rule of the day. Trying to discern the validity of what seem to be fabricated and manipulated news stories is becoming more and more difficult. Truth and reality, have they gone away?

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Thank God for His bright Light given us this season Decemyou all – cheeks a ber – what little rosy from the a lovely chill in the air outtime of side. year.

Weather.com I’m sure tells me that the I’m not the weather in Bethleonly one hem today is a lot who simlike it is here: High ply loves REV. BEN KIFER in the 40’s and 50’s, this day Pastor – St. John’s lows in the 30’s each year.

Fahrenheit. I wonLutheran Church We set up a der what the weather Cherryville whole seawas like when Jesus son to prewas born. But of pare and wait for it – and it course, that brings up an is, so far, a lovely Advent age-old question, doesn’t too, although a little dif- it? ferent than we’d hoped for When was Jesus really or anticipated – the same born? Was HE really born could be said of the entire December 25th? Is that year I suppose!

Jesus’ literal, historical But now we’ve made birthday? It sure would it to December, near to have been cold for Mary the Eve of the Birth of the and Joseph and newborn Christ Child. And it is so baby Jesus, wouldn’t it? wonderful to be here with Of course, there’s a

12 Days of Christmas (Part 3 “Christmas Carols Series”) The commercialism of the season sometimes overpowers the true meaning of CHRISTmas, which is to celebrate the birth of Jesus and all he has done. Isaiah 7:14 states, “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” Through him, humanity DANYALE PATTERSON was given the greatest gift - an opportunity to receive “Soteria” - the Greek word for salvation.

It means deliverance, welfare, prosperity, preservation, safety, and eternal life through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Immanuel came to live with us to teach us how to live and give us abundant life. What an amazing gift!

I would like to share an article that suggests that the Christmas carol “12 Days of Christmas” has a hidden message, because Christians during that time could not openly worship.

As a result, someone wrote the song to have a secret spiritual meaning for the believers. I believe it reflects the true spirit of the holiday because it is centered on God. The first day of Christmas - My True Love, the Partridge in a Pear Tree, is Jesus Christ.

The second day of Christmas - Two turtle doves are the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. The doves symbolize peace.

The third day of Christmas - The three French Hens are Faith, Hope, and Love.

The fourth day of Christmas - The four calling birds are the four Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

The fifth day of Christmas - The five golden rings describe the first five books of the Old Testament.

The sixth day of Christmas - The six geese a-laying stood for the first six days of creation.

The seventh day of Christmas - The seven swans a-swimming represented the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit. These are Prophesy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation, Contribution, Leadership, and Mercy.

The eighth day of Christmas - The eight maids a-milking are the eight Beatitudes.

The ninth day of Christmas - Nine ladies dancing are the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit.

The tenth day of Christmas - The ten lords a-leaping are the Ten Commandments.

The eleventh day of Christmas - The eleven pipers piping represent the eleven faithful apostles.

The twelfth day of Christmas - The twelve drummers drumming represent the twelve points of belief in The Apostles’ Creed. (original source - http://christmascarols.us/history/ twelve_days_of_christmas.aspx) PRAY THIS PRAYER: “Lord, I praise you as the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. I will take time to meditate on your goodness. You were born so I could be reborn. It is a miracle! I am amazed that through the word and work of the Holy Spirit I have been forgiven and made right with you, simply because I believe in you and have surrendered my life to your Lordship. May I never forget that you, Jesus, are the reason for the season! In your name I pray - Amen.”

Danyale Patterson is co-founder of Enlighten Ministries, a 501c3 organization with her husband Brandon Patterson. Contact her at www.danyale.com to get a FREE e-book on prayer, share a testimony, send a prayer request, or book her to speak.

lot of evidence that Jesus wasn’t really born in December. There’s the census – the Roman Emperor wouldn’t plan the first census in December when many roads would be icy and impassible. And there’s the shepherds. They generally wouldn’t take their sheep out to pasture until the warming of Spring.

There are all sorts of theories about when Jesus would have actually been born: from a 3rd century document that shows Christians in Africa celebrating the Holy Birth on March 28th to historians who say it would have been in September.

So why December 25th?

Well, the truth is that as Christianity spread, it encountered a vast amount of pagans who held their main

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perfect that we celebrate on the Winter Solstice. It re-connects our adoration of the Christ child with our adoration of God Who created all and is in all created things. And it is on this darkest night that we tell the story of God’s plan for salvation because God knows that it is on the darkest nights that we need the brightest lights.

So, I’m going to continue to love this time of year, and the rosy cheeks, and the carols, and the story for exactly what it is: God with Us, exactly as we need, in our lives the way they really are. Thanks be to God for the brightest light given to us this darkest night. Amen.

Blessed Advent Greetings, and Merry Christmas!

but here’s the TRUTH: God works in amazing ways.

God came to us as a humble, poor, vulnerable baby who was born out-ofdoors in a tough situation and under the oppression of an Empire. He came at a dark time in history to bring His light of hope to all humanity. And the idea that we celebrate on December 25th tells me two things that help to explain the story even further: 1. God isn’t afraid to enter into the human story, as it really is, and bring hope and healing and salvation. That’s what God does. God shows up in our confusion and difficulty and does something brand new and amazing.

2. God knows what we need. It is actually kind of

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feast/festival on December 25th – the winter solstice.

This was the greatest festival of the year for nature-worshippers because it marked the longest night of the year – and from that point on, the sun would provide more and more warmth and would bring Spring and new life.

And so, it seemed a natural shift to place the coming of God with Us – Emmanuel – to that feast because it largely celebrated the same thing.

See, the Bible doesn’t say exactly when this birth took place – only under what circumstances the Christ was born. And so, it’s not a problem that it’s a “moveable feast.” And it might seem strange to celebrate on this day based on an ancient pagan festival,

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County’s Board of Commissioners names new chair; vice-chair for year ahead individuals representing the Gastonia Township.

Keigher serves as the Gastonia Township’s other representative and is in the middle of his sixth term on the board. This will be his fourth time serving as chair.

Crowders Mountain Township Commissioner Bob Hovis and South Point Township Commissioner Ronnie Worley were each sworn in to new four-year terms, having run unopposed in the general election. Fraley will also serve

another four years after also running unopposed.

Johnson is the first woman to serve on the board in more than a decade and only the sixth in the board’s history.

Monday’s induction ceremony also saw another Cherryville native, Register of Deeds Susan Lockridge, and Soil and Water Conservation District Board Member Roger Hurst, each take their respective oaths of office.

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the population at large is at risk. But, as Bhattacharya said in his report, “this couldn’t be further from the truth. There is a thousand-fold difference between the mortality rate in older people, 70 and up, and the mortality rate in children. In some sense, this is a great blessing. If it was a disease that killed children preferentially, I for one would react very differently. But the fact is that for young children, this disease is less dangerous than the seasonal flu. This year, in the United States, more children have died from the seasonal flu than from COVID by a factor of two or three.

“If you look at studies worldwide, the COVID fatality rate for people 70 and up is about four percent – four in 100 among those 70 and older, as opposed to two in 1,000 in the overall population.”

In conclusion, Drs. Bhattacharya, Gupta and Kulldorff are of the same opinion, “…that the widespread lockdown policy has been a devastating public health mistake.

In response, we wrote and issued the Great Barrington Declaration, which can be viewed – along with explanatory videos, answers to frequently asked questions, a list of co-signers, etc.

– online at www.gbdeclaration.org.”

An excerpt from the Declaration makes it clear what it’s prime purpose is: “As immunity builds in the population, the risk of

infection to all—including the vulnerable – falls. We know that all populations will eventually reach herd immunity – i.e., the point at which the rate of new infections is stable – and that this can be assisted by (but is not dependent upon) a vaccine. Our goal should therefore be to minimize mortality and social harm until we reach herd immunity.

“The most compassionate approach that balances the risks and benefits of reaching herd immunity, is to allow those who are at minimal risk of death to live their lives normally to build up immunity to the virus through natural infection, while better protecting those who are at highest risk. We call this Focused Protection.”

It is significant that nearly 50,000 medical and public health scientists and medical practitioners, along with more than 673,000 concerned citizens worldwide, have endorsed the Great Barrington Declaration.

The general population, including medical personnel and lay persons are invited to sign their concurrence with the conclusions of the Declaration at its website.

Lincoln County 9-1-1 and advised she was traveling behind her vehicle near West Express on Highway 27 West. While deputies were searching for the vehicle the NC Highway Patrol advised they had chased the vehicle and the car ran into a field near Howard’s Creek Fire Department. They were able to apprehend the driver after a brief foot

chase.

Levi Otis McCutcheon, 22, of Swanson Rd., Crouse, was charged with felony larceny of a motor vehicle and possession of a stolen motor vehicle by Sheriff’s deputies.

The North Carolina Highway Patrol filed charges of no operator’s license, resisting a public officer, aggressive driving and speeding 120-mph in a 55-mph zone. He was also served with outstanding warrants for obtaining property by false pretenses and probation violation.

McCutcheon was placed in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center under an $30,000 secured bond.

Deputy W. Spurling, Sgt. A. Alvarado and State Trooper T. Neal were the investigating officers.

hearts with bogus imposters, there is a disintegration and distortion of all that is true. As a nation we have turned our backs on God by believing that we know better than Him and are the master of our own destiny, and we claim to be our own lord and savior. What we see all around us is the consequence of this infidelity, blindness, defiance, and unfaithfulness.

The good news is that the truth, given to us by God, has stood as a beacon of light throughout history, and it will never change. This God-given truth has not gone away.

God is on His throne directing the future of the nations and the world.

God’s truth continues to be absolutely and independently true de-

spite the nation’s chaos regarding its current concept of reality.

God has created and designed us and has entrusted the Scriptures to us, the owner’s manual for life, for our benefit.

With the rejection of His truth, we receive the just result of our pride – a false, empty, and dangerous perspective, and disorder and lawlessness.

What is needed is a spiritual revival, to restore the Lord to His proper place in every aspect of life. Only then will we have a correct interpretive lens, the truth, through which to look, to stand for and to do what is right, to embrace selfless priorities, and to pursue a right-minded and purposeful life.

Crouse man arrested for stealing the vehicle According to a media release sent out last week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies and the North Carolina Highway Patrol recovered a vehicle stolen on Friday, Nov. 20, from a residence in western Lincoln County.

Deputies were dispatched to 1998 Seagletown Rd., in Vale, in reference a stolen vehicle report.

The owner told officers that Levi McCutcheon had stolen her 2012 Subaru after coming on the property without permission.

Deputies could not locate the vehicle at that time, noted the release, and entered it NCIC as stolen.

On Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 the victim called

TRUTH From Page 4A calling, which has two parts: to know and love God and His truth and to love our neighbor.

When one substitutes man for God, confusion and a re-defining of truth pervades life. I often say to my students that all of life comes down to your view of God and man.

This is not some highbrow theological statement; it is an extremely practical reality for each of us. When man storms God’s proper place in our lives and culture, our lives are upended, and God’s design is vexed. Many Americans have claimed their own self-determined truth.

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From Page 4A who had been infected by COVID.” He explained that at the beginning of the pandemic only a small fraction of infected people who “went to the hospital were identified as cases.”

Bhattacharya points out that in many situations infected individuals had mild or no symptoms, weren’t hospitalized and, thus, weren’t part of the COVID count. Thus, it created misleading data, including an ambiguous death rate.”

As he put it in his summary, “In April, I ran a series of studies, using antibody tests, to see how many people in California’s Santa Clara County, where I live, had been infected. At the time, there were about 1,000 COVID cases that had been identified in the county, but our antibody tests found that 50,000 people had been infected – i.e., there were 50 times more infections than identified cases. This was enormously important, because it meant that the fatality rate was not three percent, but closer to 0.2 percent; not three in 100, but two in 1,000.”

Since then, he said, 82 similar studies were conducted around the world and they all showed fatality rates of about 0.2 percent.

Meanwhile, there emerged a perception that

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Commissioner Allen Fraley, who represents the Cherryville Township, was named Vice Chair.

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■ POLICE ARRESTS 12-3: Tabitha Leeann Rogers, 27, 107 Pistol Rd., Dallas; one count misdemeanor possession of stolen goods/property/WSOJ/Lincoln Co. $5,000 secured bond.

12-4: Shelly Hyder Pierce, 46, 7972 Macedonia Church Rd., Vale; one count each felony burglary and larceny; and one count each RDO, larceny (WSOJ/Lincoln Co.) and possession of stolen goods (WSOJ/Lincoln Co.). $5,000 secured bond.

12-5: Steven Dewayne Faulkenbury, 57, 251 St. Mark’s Church Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at this same address by GCPD officers on one count each of fraud-false pretenses/swindle/confidence game and stolen property.

12-5: Eva Cathleen Johnson, 36, 301 Brown St., Cherryville, was arrested at this same address

by GCPD officers on one count each fraud-false pretenses/swindle/confidence game and stolen property.

12-5: Nathaniel Andrew Flowers, 25, 104 Hay Dr., Bessemer City; one count felony possession of methamphetamine and one count misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia (both from Gaston Co.). $10,000 secured bond.

INCIDENTS 12-3: CPD officer reports WSOJ for listed suspect for outstanding warrant. Closed/cleared by arrest.

12-3: GCPD officers report further investigation into fraud-false pretenses/swindle/confidence game at 178 Buck

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12-4: CPD officer reports burglary, larceny, RDO, WSOJ (DWLR), WSOJ (assault on a female), and WSOJ (possession of stolen goods) by listed suspects for B&E (suspects had warrants).

12-5: On Dec. 1, GCPD officers reported warrants obtained but not served at 251 St. Mark’s Church Rd., Cherryville, for fraud-false pretenses/ swindle/confidence game and stolen property (stolen/recovered black and blue bag w/misc. tools (est. costs: $80). Closed/ cleared by arrest.

12-5: CPD officer reports possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia by listed suspect who possessed listed items. Seized: 1 gram of methamphetamine, one syringe, and one clear container w/cotton and 2 straws. Closed/cleared by arrest.

12-5: Cherryville man reports motor vehicle theft by unknown person(s).

Case is active and under further investigation.

12-6: Cherryville man reports counterfeiting/ forgery (seized: counterfeit $100 bill) by named suspect who gave victim the counterfeit bill in a payment transaction and received change in return from the victim. The responding officer noted in the IR that it wasn’t until later the victim realized the bill in question was counterfeit. The $100 bill was placed into evidence.

No further information available at this time.

Case is active and is under further investigation.

12-6: CPD officer reports possession of mar-

STATEMENT OF RESULTS OF CITY OF CHERRYVILLE BOND REFERENDA The Gaston County Board of Elections has certified the following results of the bond referenda held in and for the City of Cherryville, North Carolina, on November 3, 2020, as follows: 1. Downtown Improvement Bonds. On the question, Shall the order authorizing City of Cherryville general obligation bonds in the maximum amount of $3,300,000 plus interest to pay capital costs of providing downtown improvements and paying related costs, and providing that additional taxes may be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, as adopted by the City Council on July 13, 2020, be approved?

YES 1,632

NO 761

3. Water Bonds. On the question, Shall the order authorizing City of Cherryville general obligation bonds in the maximum amount of $1,800,000 plus interest to pay capital costs of providing sanitary sewer system improvements and paying related costs, and providing that additional taxes may be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, as adopted by the City Council on July 13, 2020, be approved?

YES 2,166

From Page 1A in the state for the percentage of students (219%) earning more than one credential in a particular area. The percentage represents the number of credentials earned (14,986) compared to the number of students (6,843) enrolled in CTE courses that offer credentials.

It is possible for a student to earn multiple credentials in one CTE course – that’s why the percentage can exceed 100.

For example, a student in a Microsoft course can earn two credentials (Word and PowerPoint), and a student in a construction course can earn eight credentials (basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, construction drawings, material handling, communication skills, and employability skills).

WRECKS 12-3: A vehicle driven

by Jessica Lee Moss, 32, 1114 Greenwich Ter., Gastonia, and a vehicle driven by Olvin Javier Garcia-Amaya, 30, 6165 Balsam Fir Dr., Charlotte, were traveling in the parking lot of the Murphy USA. The Moss vehicle was turning right around the gas pumps as the Garcia-Amaya vehicle was traveling straight, attempting to make a left turn around the same gas pumps. It was at that point the two vehicles collided. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Moss vehicle: $2,000; to the Garcia-Amaya vehicle: $4,000. The Garcia-Amaya vehicle was towed to KT Towing and Recovery by KT Towing and Recovery.

Four high schools rank in the top 15 Additionally, Gaston County has four high schools that rank in the top 15 statewide for the number of credentials earned by students during the 2019-2020 year. Hunter Huss High School is ranked second in the state with 2,976 credentials. Ashbrook High School ranks fifth with 2,297 credentials, Forestview High School ranks 13th with 1,721 credentials, and Stuart W. Cramer High School ranks 14th with 1,706 credentials.

“Once again, our students’ performance in Career and Technical Education exceeds expectations,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. W. Jeffrey Booker. “We are very proud of our students and commend them for their outstanding achievement. We also would like to recognize and praise our CTE teachers, coordinators, and other personnel for their commitment to excellence. Leading the state in CTE credentialing does not happen overnight – it is a concerted effort that has taken vision, hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm for preparing students for success after graduation.”

According to Booker, the

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The City Council of the City of Cherryville has certified and approved these results and declared the issuance of the bonds to have been authorized.

Any action or proceeding challenging the regularity or validity of any of these bond referenda must be begun within thirty days after December 16, 2020, which is the date of this publication.

By order of the City Council.

Paige H. Green City Clerk City of Cherryville, North Carolina

gain valuable knowledge in a particular career field and have opportunities to earn industry-recognized credentials – this gives our students an advantage as they enter the workforce after high school or go on to college to pursue additional education and training in a particular career field.”

Brett Buchanan, director of Career and Technical Education for Gaston County Schools and a former CTE teacher, knows how important it is for students to be prepared for the workforce.

“Students cannot wait until they graduate to decide what they are going to do with their life. They have to start thinking about their future. That is why we have expanded the number of CTE courses in our middle schools and high schools,” said Buchanan. “We also are placing a career emphasis on our school choice programs as another way to provide students with opportunities to explore job possibilities and gain skills and credentials.”

Buchanan says he is pleased with the progress that has been made over the past several years. He points to partnership programs like the Manufacturing Career Expo, Students@Work, Educators in the Workplace, and Career Signing Day as well as apprenticeships and internships that have been instrumental in showing students and teachers what careers are available in Gaston County and building relationships between schools and the local business community.

“Career and Technical Education is key to student success because it introduces them to potential careers and helps to prepare them for their professional life,” explained Buchanan. “Our CTE programs teach, train, guide, and empower students in a variety of career fields. In addition to providing quality programs, we want to connect our students with potential employers so they can see the job opportunities available to them right here in Gaston County. CTE really is a win-win situation.”

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF LENA EVELYN BLACK PENLEY

Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Earl Brice Fox; aka; Earl Brice Fox, Sr., deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims to exhibit them to the undersigned, Linda H. Fox, Executrix, on or before the 9th day of March, 2021, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Lena Evelyn Black Penley, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims to exhibit them to the undersigned at 106 North Cherry Street, Cherryville, North Carolina, on or before the 2nd day of March, 2021, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 2nd day of December, 2020.

This the 9th day of December, 2020.

Linda H. Fox, Executrix Estate of: Earl Brice Fox: aka: Earl Brice Fox, Sr. 138 Lindell LN, Cherryville, NC 28021

Walter F. Reynolds, Administrator Counsel for the Estate: PALMER E. HUFFSTETLER, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW 106 North Cherry Street Cherryville, NC 28021 Telephone: 704-435-4907

CE (12/09,16, 23 & 30/20)

CE (12/02, 09, 16 & 23/20)

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2. Sewer Bonds. On the question, Shall the order authorizing City of Cherryville general obligation bonds in the maximum amount of $3,600,000 plus interest to pay capital costs of providing water system improvements and paying related costs, and providing that additional taxes may be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, as adopted by the City Council on July 13, 2020, be approved?

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ijuana by listed suspect who possessed listed controlled substance. Seized: 4.9 grams of marijuana.

Closed by other means.

12-7: GCPD officers report further investigation into a forced entry residential burglary at 2012 Carpenter Square Rd., Crouse.

12-11: On Dec. 5, GCPD officers report a new investigation into a larceny/other incident at 251 St. Mark’s Church Rd., Cherryville.

district’s “good news” is the result of a five-year focus to give more attention to Career and Technical Education. In response to the community’s request for more technical (vocational) training for students, the Board of Education established the CTE oversight committee in 2015. The committee, which involved business, community, and education leaders, reviewed CTE programs and shared feedback to ensure that the courses and pathways being offered were in alignment with the current workforce demand. Also, the committee wanted to ensure that CTE courses were relevant and equipped students for career and college readiness.

The CTE oversight committee morphed into the Gaston County Schools Business Advisory Council. The council is responsible for fostering a partnership between the school district and local businesses to ensure that students are prepared for life after graduation and have the skills necessary to be competitive in a global workforce. The state now requires all school districts to have a business advisory group and used Gaston County’s oversight committee as a model.

The Business Advisory Council members (listed in alphabetical order) are: Dr. W. Jeffrey Booker, Superintendent of Schools; Greg Botner, Wilbert Plastics; Brett Buchanan, director of Career and Technical Education – secretary; Steve D’Avria, Gaston Regional Chamber – chairman; Dr. Bryan Denton, principal, Hunter Huss High School; Susan Farmer, Coats/ Mannington (formerly Pharr Yarns); Tim Gause, Duke Energy (retired); Dr. John Hauser, president, Gaston College; John Lowery, Lowery Financial; Julie Roper, Dominion Energy; and Chris Tolbert, Tindol Ford.

Dr. Booker added, “Not only do we want our students to be successful while they are in school, we want them to be ready for success when they graduate. Through Career and Technical Education, students

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In the Fall of 2019 these “Pride Tour” students from McAdenville and North Belmont Elementary visited the Schiele Museum in Gaston County.

PRIDE From Page 1A

2019’s Fall “Pride Tour” students participate in Mock Trial at Old Dallas Courthouse. (Students were from McAdenville and North Belmont Elementary)

A screen shot of the virtual tour at the Gaston County Museum. This shot shows students participating on the right side of the screen. Carly Ledbetter is presenting in this screen shot. (photos provided)

a Pride in Gaston Activity Book. The 2020 Activity Books were graciously sponsored by Times Oil/ T.E.A.M. Foundation and Alliance Bank and Trust.

The books now feature 16 sites of interest throughout Gaston County. New sites were added to the book last year including: the Loray Mill and MLK Plaza both located in Gastonia as well as Goat Island Park located in Cramerton.

Some of the other sites in the activity book are the Hoyle House, the C. Grier Beam Truck Museum and the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. The Activity Book features a pen and ink drawing of each site, a few facts about the site and additional space where the students can add other information. All of the pictures in the book were drawn by Gaston County native, Lucy Penegar. The cover design was created

by Image Mark Business Services.

The “Pride in Gaston” Traveling Tour program is free of charge to the students thanks to the generosity of community sponsors. The 2020 Corporate Gold sponsor was

Mann+Hummel Filtration Technology. Program partners include: Dominion Energy and Tindol Ford Subaru ROUSH. Following the tour, the students are asked to write an essay entitled, “Why I am Proud to Live in Gaston County.” These essays are entered into Gaston Together’s “Proudest Kid in Gaston County,” essay contest. The individual school winners and the overall county winner are announced later in the spring at Gaston Together’s annual Community Leadership Award event.

The “Pride in Gaston Traveling Tour” has proven to be a valuable tool in building community pride in our students.

It has allowed them to experience first-hand some of the heritage of Gaston County through these wonderful points of interest. With the experience learned through this program, it is hoped that as adults these students will one day want to make Gastonia their home!

(Founded in 1997, Gaston Together’s mission is to create a Community of Excellence by bringing people and resources of Gaston County together.)

A special keepsake section from the

Cherrryville Eagle

Letters To Santa Wednesday, December 16, 2020 ~ Page 1B

First Unite Methodist Kingdom Kids Preschool Ms. Haley & Ms. Jaclyn’s 3 year old class Dear Santa, My name is Ella. I am 3 years old. I live with mommy and daddy at my house. I would really like it if you could bring me the doll set. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Gabby. I am 4 years old. I live at the beach. This year I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a jelly belly and a green bouncy house.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Aurora. I am 3 years old. I live at mommy’s . This year, I have been really nice. I would really like it if you could bring me pink roller skates . Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Lee. I am 3 years old. I live in Cherryville . This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a big toy robot, a clown punching set, a jumpoline and a jumpy house . Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Blakely. I am 3 years old. I live with Hadley, Paxton, and Mommy and Daddy. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a washing machine, a flying fairy, Barbie airplane,

that doggy talking thing, a baby with a scooter and doggy and a cash register. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Adaline. I am 3 years old. I live in Cherryville. This year, I have been really nice. I would really like it if you could bring me dolls and nothing else. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Lincoln. I am 3 years old. I live at my house. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Paw Patrol tower and a ball that rolls and is squishy. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Hayden. I am 3 years old. I live with mommy and daddy. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me poppy playdoh. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Wyatt. I am 3 years old. I live at home.

This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a toy. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Hattie Jane Hendrick. I am 3 years old. I live in North Carolina. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a rocking reindeer that can walk and has a nose that can glow. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Finton. I am

3 years old. I live in Vale.

This year, I have been really good. I don’t know what I want you to bring me yet. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

where. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a stove and a lol house for Maggie. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Alex. I am 3 years old. I live in Cherryville. This year, I have been nice. I would really like it if you could bring me a candy cane and a Barbie dream house with a pool, elevator, stairs and slide. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Kyler. I am 4 years old. I live at home.

This year, I have been really good . I would really like it if you could bring me a dinosaur. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Sophie. I am 3 years old. I live with mom and dad. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a horsey.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Stella. I am 3 years old. I live in a dinosaur house. This year, I have been really a dinosaur. I would really like it if you could bring me an Elsa doll. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Emma. I am 3 years old. I live at my home. This year, I have been really nice . I would really like it if you could bring me an icecream truck. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Preslee. I am 4 years old. I live at home.

This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me an lol doll. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Ila. I am 4 years old. I live some-

Dear Santa, My name is Cade. I am 4 years old. I live at my house. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a cat and puppies for Bella. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Isabella. I am 3 years old. I live at home with Rika, mommy and daddy. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a purple car and a mixer and icecream. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

First United Methodist Kingdom Kids Preschool Ms. Trinity and Ms. Lisa’s 4 year old class Dear Santa, My name is Rhylee. I am 4 years old. I live right down the road . This year, I have been really bad. I would really like it if you could bring me a crybaby and a mom and dad, toy Barbie, a baby doll and a fluffy. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Raelyn. I am 4 years old. I live at my Mawmaw’s house. This year,

I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Barbie doll and a baby doll. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Max. I am 5 years old. I live in Cherryville. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a mega Grave Digger. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Eleanor. I am 5 years old. I live in Cherryville. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a pretend toy campfire that glows and some Elsa plop shoes . Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Eli. I am 5 years old. I live in a brick house.

This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me Mario Legos and a BeyBlade play set. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Sarah. I am 4 years old. I live in Cherryville. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a unicorn present, a cash register with a speaker and a Barbie house and Barbie toys. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Violet. I am 4 years old. I live in Cherryville. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a unicorn toy and a changing color Barbie. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Anna Kathryn.

I am 4 years old. I live in Cherryville. This year, I have been really good . I would really like it if you could bring me an electric scooter, an Elsa and Ana outfit, a Barbie hair thing and a little play house . Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Cade. I am 4 years old. I live in Mawmaw and Pawpaw’s house.

This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a Transformer car, some big fishes in a round circle and a dancing bumble bee . Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Ainslee. I am years 5 old. I live in Cherryville . This year, I have been really good . I would really like it if you could bring me a Barbie house and some Barbie’s to go with it and some slippers and a tent . Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Farrah. I am 4 years old. I live Cherryville.

This year, I have been really nice . I would really like it if you could bring me a Barbie house, a big pew pew thing, a new makeup table and some new soap . Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Meg. I am 4 years old. I live in a house.

This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me fancy shoes, a Dora doll with Boots, a princess wash cloth and purple toothpaste. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

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Dear Santa, My name is Thea. I am 4 years old. I live in a house.

This year, I have been really excited. I would really like it if you could bring me a green Elsa dress with a cape and crown and shoes and the hat and a big one for my mom. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Asher. I am 4 years old. I live in Cherryville. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a toy truck, monster trucks, a race track with new cars, Avengers and a toy dinosaur. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Killian. I am 4 years old. I live in Vale.

This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a shark toy, a Spiderman mask, a giant Lightning McQueen bed and some scissors. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Hadley. I am 5 years old. I live in Cherryville. This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me a blowie house, dresses for my stuffed animals, another bike with a basket for my puppy and a carseat for my baby . Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Santa, My name is Myrickle. I am 5 years old. I live in Cherryville, NC . This year, I have been really good. I would really like it if you could bring me twin baby dolls, a big couch and a purple car. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Mrs. K. Beam’s Kindergarten Cherryville Elementary Dear Santa, How are you and the elves doing? Can I please have a dollhouse for Christmas and a puppy that’s real? I will leave you some cookies and milk. Merry Christmas Love, Faith B. Dear Santa, How have you and the elves been? Can I please

have a kitten for Christmas? I am also hoping to get an American Girl doll movie theater toy. Thank you.

Love, Abby B Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. For Christmas I want the robot that helps me do homework. Please get me a lot of toys that I like. I will leave you chocolate chip cookies to eat. Merry Christmas.I like Santa!

Love, Rhett W. Dear Santa, I want a yoda baby, a new coloring book,and a make up set for Christmas. How are you and Mrs. Claus?

I have been a really good girl this year. I will leave the reindeer some reindeer food and a pretzel that is shaped like a candy cane and milk for you.

Love, Piper Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a big coloring set, a make up palette a new Barbie doll set and a new stocking for Christmas. Can you please a Starwars shirt and a fortnite figure. How are the reindeer? I can’t wait for Christmas Love, Lilly Kate H. Dear Santa, For christmas I would like a kitten, a dog and a happy napper. Tell the elves hi!

Love, Joseph H. Dear Santa, How are you doing? I have been good this year. CAn you bring me a transformer that helps tall stuff? I will leave cookies and milk Love, Jacob R. Dear Santa, How is the North pole? For Christmas I really want a pet baby puppy and a new Imaginex toy. I have been good this year. I will leave you cookies and milk and for the reindeer I will leave a big carrot.

Love, Joey G. Dear Santa, I want you to bring me a Glaper LOL, jewlery and some lip balm. I have been a good girl. Please bring somethings for my sisters too! I will leave some cookies and milk and food for the reindeer.

Love, Guiliana

Dear Santa, How are you? I have been good this year. I love you Santa. I want for Christmas a Banana blast game and for Santa to have a good Christmas.

Love, Jacob W. Dear Santa, How are you and the elves.?

For Christmas I want a Damanous Rex, a t-fighting T-rex and an octopus. I will leave cookies. Merry Christmas!

Love, Bentley O. Dear Santa, I want a venom toy from the movie, a toy from stranger things, and a iphone. Thank you. I will leave you some cookies and milk and if there is leftovers I will eat them.

Love, Francis M. Dear Santa, How are you doing? I want an iphone 11 I would like the color blue for Christmas.

I want a remote control that I can connect to my tablet, you can get it from the apple store. I want a pet parrot. I will leave some of the best cookies I can ever make.

MErry Christmas Santa!

Love, Brody T. Dear Santa, I have tried to be good I would like Kindi kids, Shopkins, and a Pink bat and Rudolph plushie and everyone to have warm clothes and food to eat.

Love, Lilly J. Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus doing?

I would like a hover board, Barbie Doll, and a Surfer doll.

Love, Ella S. Dear Santa, I love you Santa and Mrs. Claus. I would like some real make-up, a toy fly fairy, and a piano.

Love, Hadley P. Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doing?

I would like some candy, a vanity, and a car.

Love, Savannah W. Mrs. Hendrick & Mrs. Emerson Kindergarten Cherryville Elementary Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! I hope you are doing well. I think I have been a very good

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girl this year. I would really like some pretty JOJO earrings. I also really want a Frozen 2 Barbie Doll and a Barbie Color Reveal Doll. Have a safe trip!

Love, Trinity Dear Santa, This year I really want a dirt bike, a Ryans World Robot, and a light up fire truck. I have been good all year. I hope the reindeer are doing good. Thank you for everything!

Love, Bryant Dear Santa, I have been a very good boy this year. Tell Mrs. Claus and the elves I said hello. I hope to get a phone this year. I´d also like an X-Box and a Spiderman toy. Thanks Santa!

Love, Alex Dear Santa, How´s Rudolph doing? I bet the elves are working hard. This year I would like a Batman Batcave and a fake kitchen. Also, if you have room I also want a R.C. dirtbike.I hope you have a good Christmas.

Thanks, Kyson Dear Santa, I´ve been a good girl this year and would like some things for Christmas. I want a big, toy, Sven that I can ride. I also would like a pretty Frozen watch for my sister. I would love to have some blocks for my brother and I to build towers. Thank you Santa!

Love, Hallie Dear Santa, How are the elves doing?

Have they been making toys all year? This Christmas, I wish for a new baby brother and a new baby sister. I would also like to have a big baby doll. Thank you Santa!

Merry Christmas!

Love, Ali´yonna Dear Santa, I think I have been a good boy this year. I would really like a toy remote control helicopter, a basketball goal, and a remote control monster truck.

I hope your elves are ok. I was excited to see one in our class.

Thanks, Brayden

Dear Santa, I hope you and Mrs. Claus are doing good.

I have been so good this year. I want candy canes and gingerbread cookies. I would love a tablet too. Thank you Santa!

Love, Annabella Dear Santa, How are you? Have you been eating cookies? Can you get me 2,000 monster trucks, a giant monster truck, and toxic monster trucks with slime. Thank you Santa!

Love, River Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? I have been a good girl this year! I would like a horsey and a puppy dog this year for Christmas. Thank you Santa! Merry Christmas!

Love, Ellanna Dear Santa, I have been a very good boy this year! This Christmas I would like a monster truck with a remote control. I would also like a park behind my house!

That would be so fun!

Thank you Santa! Merry Christmas!

Love, DaVeek Dear Santa, How are you Santa? Have the elves been making toys? This Christmas I would like a Spider man toy, a fortnite game, and a basketball. Thank you Santa!

Love, DÁvon Dear Santa, How are the elves and Mrs. Claus? Has she been making you cookies? I have been a very good girl this year. I would like a doll, a tablet, and a bike so I can ride in the yard!

Thank you Santa!

Love, Charlie Dear Santa, How are the elves? Are there any snow men at the North Pole? This Christmas I would like a truck for when I get bigger. I would like one to light up.

I would also like to have a Barbie doll. Thank you

Santa! Merry Christmas!

Love, Elizabella Dear Santa, Thank you for my presents last year!! I have been a very good girl this year too. I would like a stuffed unicorn, a barbie , and earrings. I have to get my ears pierced first though.

Thank you Santa! Merry Christmas!

Love, Isabella Dear Santa, How are you Santa? How are the elves? I have been such a good girl this year.

For Christmas, I would like a Barbie Camper, a bike to ride outside, and some snow boots too! I hope it snows deep this year. Merry Christmas!!

Love, Madelyn Dear Santa, How are you ? How are the elves and the reindeer?

Is it cold at the North Pole?

This Christmas I would like a train, a new Nintedo Switch game to play with , and a TV for my room!

Merry Christmas Santa!

Love, Avery

Mrs. Spangler’s Kindergarten Cherryville Elementary Dear Santa, I love you! I miss you. I would like a Barbie car with four seats, a happy napper and a bunk bed with one bunk, a desk, a seat and pink boxes.

I love you Santa! Thank you!

Love, Alli Dear Santa, I like you so much. I want a new tablet, a dirt bike and an XBox. Love, Tyler Dear Santa, How are you doing? Can you please give me a helmet, a new bike, and new toy barbie.

Love, Tanisha

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Dear Santa, I will leave you some cookies. I would like an Elsa helmet, a new cup, and a Barbie Dream House.

Thank you, Bailey Dear Santa, I miss you! I would like an LOL house, a new LOL doll and an American Girl Doll lego set.

Thank you, Maggie D. Dear Santa, I hope the elves are good.

Santa, you are nice. I want some dinosaurs, hotwheels, and Power Rangers.

Thank you, Gunnar Dear Santa, I want an anonymous Rex dinosaur toy, a sleigh for the snow, and a Mario Lego set.

Thank you, Henry C. Dear Santa, I would like a gymnastics bar, an American Girl Doll wheelchair and a bicycle with a basket.

Love, Sadie Dear Santa, I am thankful for you. I want some army men, zombies, and all the Star War Figures. I like your little beard.

Love, Lawson Dear Santa, Please bring me a bike.

Please bring a bike for my brothers and sisters too. I love you!

From, Travis Dear Santa, I want a tablet cover, a tablet, and an LOL doll for Christmas. I really love you! How is the North Pole?

Love, Adysin Dear Santa, I want a soccer goal, a pet frog, and some sticky notes. I will leave you milk and cookies.

Love, Easton Dear Santa, I have missed you. I want a LOL baby doll, a troll, and a JoJo mask. Thank you for my gifts.

Love, Kinslee Dear Santa, How have you been today?

I want Star Wars legos, a remote control car, and some Bakugan.

Love, Henry S.

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Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? I would like some bubbles, a Santa toy, and a new bike.

Love, Maggie M.

airpods, a book, a unicorn stuffed animal that you draw and write on, and a number book.

Love, Violet

Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? I want some tools, some army men, and some Star Wars toys.

From Bridger

Dear Santa, I would like a little toy animal that you can take a bath with, a little puppy and a horse with a girl, an egg with a girl inside, and chocolate puppy things.

Love, Karlie

Dear Santa, I love and miss you Santa.

I want some Star Wars men, a Zombie, and a new scooter.

From Aiden

Mrs. Hughes’ & Mrs. Holtsclaw’s Kindergarten Cherryville Elementary Dear Santa, I would like a baby crib, Mabel, a stuffed animal doggie, and a pretend computer and mouse.

Love, Maggie Dear Santa, I would like a fire truck with a trailer, my own train, an alien toy with a car, a school bus, a marker board, and fake cameras.

Love, Benson Dear Santa, I would like Hot Wheels, monster trucks, an airplane, a boat, and a stuffed elephant.

Love, Karson Dear Santa, I would like pets, surprise, and dolls.

Love, Julie Dear Santa, I would like clothes, a real bunny, and a soft blanket.

Love, Kinsley

Dear Santa, I would like a stretchy hand, toy car, toy kitchen, and a sign it teddy.

Love, Wyatt Dear Santa, I would like a candy monster gun, box of crayons, paper, rainbow crayons, and a dancing doll.

Love, Knightlyn Dear Santa, I would like a monster truck, a Bumblebee, a truck with a person in it, and a Scooby Doo. Love, Drake Dear Santa, I would like an elf, a computer mouse, iPhone 11,

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Dear Santa, I would like a Lego Mario, a Nintendo Switch, and big boxes that are red, yellow, and blue.

Love, Ilyas Dear Santa, I would like a Scribble Scrubby, bath bombs, some movies, an LOL doll, and some games.

Love, Ella Dear Santa, I would like a remote control Lamborghini, a big drum set, a special zombie gun with extra darts and a Nintendo Switch.

Love, Robert Dear Santa, I would like a JoJO bow, JoJo outfit, monster truck, green jeep, and a white car.

Love, Zaylii Dear Santa, I would like a video game, Super Mario Odyssey, Lego Mario, Cat Lego, Nintendo Switch, and a sword.

Love, Finn Dear Santa, I would like a bear, Baby Alive, and a big LOL doll.

Love, Linda Dear Santa, I would like Barbie stuff, Barbies, toy car, and werewolf stuffing.

Love, Rosalind

Mrs. Reed’s First Grade Cherryville Elementary Dear Santa, Hi! How was your Christmas last year? I would like the Animal Crossing game, and a hoverboard, and a NIntendo Switch. Thank you Santa!

Merry Christmas!

Love, Will Dear Santa, How are you? How are the reindeer? I love you! I would like a fortnite BASR-L blaster, an action collection celestial vehicle, and fortnite battle royale action figures.

Thank you Santa! Merry Christmas!

Love, Ehan P. Dear Santa, How are you? How are the

reindeer? I love you! I would like a Nintendo switch and a hoverboard and a fast and furious car. Thank you Santa!

Merry Christmas! Love to Santa.

Love, Piper Dear Santa, How are you? How are the reindeer? I love you! I would like an electric scooter, a fortnite GL blaster, and a Harry Potter lego set. Thank you Santa! Merry Christmas.

Love, Ethan W. Dear Santa, Hi! How was your Christmas last year? I would like a Playstation 5 Console, Hypershpere Vortex climb, and a Ninja warrior shadow box.

Thank you Santa! Merry Christmas!

Love, Ezra Dear Santa, How are you? How are the reindeer? I love you! I would like a vortex climb battle set, fortnite battle royale action figures, and battle figures.

Thank you.

Love, Landrum Dear Santa, I like Santa. Christmas is my favorite holiday. I would like a Playstation 5 console, a Dragonoid infinity, and a remote control car. Thank you Santa! Merry Christmas!

Love, Jase Dear Santa, Hi! How was your Christmas last year? I would like a Jojo Dreamcar, a power playdate Elsa, and a Baby Alive.

Thank you Santa! Merry Christmas!

Love, Breina Dear Santa, How are you? How are the reindeer? I love you! I would like a Poopsie Dancing Unicorn, a robot smart watch, and a swing set. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Love, Katelyn Dear Santa, Hi! How was your Christmas last year? I would like an electric ride-on, a minecraft starter pack, and a prep kitchen. Thank you Santa!

Merry Christmas!

Love, Kayson Dear Santa, How are you doing Santa?

How are the reindeer? I love you Santa! I would like a dream camper play set, lego friends alpaca mountain jungle rescue, and a nature glamping lego set.

Thank you so much Santa!

Merry Christmas.

Love, Vivian Dear Santa, How are you? How are the reindeer? Love you! I would like a set of monster trucks, Star Wars toy, and

a beyblade burst rise.

Thank you Santa!

Love, Joey Dear Santa, I like Santa. Christmas is my favorite holiday. I would like a Slambulance vehicle, a home play set, and a Mercedes toy ride on.

Thank you Santa! Merry Christmas!

Love, Dalton Dear Santa, I love Santa Claus! I would like a hoverboard, fantasy hair dolls, and a soldier bear. Thank you for these things. Merry Christmas Santa.

Love, Emery Dear Santa, Hi! How was your Christmas last year? I would like a storm vehicle, a longshot CS-6 blaster, and a race boat transporter. Thank you Santa! Merry Christmas!

Love, Gage Dear Santa, I love you! I would like a Spider man figure, a Star Wars “the child,” and a Jurassic World Super Colossal T Rex. Thank you Santa! Merry Christmas!

Love, Bodie Dear Santa, Hi Santa! How are your reindeer? I would like a NIntendo Switch lite, a nintendo deluxe travel case, and an xbox series X. Thank you for all of this!

Hope you have a merry Chirstmas!

Love, EllaGrace Dear Santa, Hi! How was your Christmas last year? I would like a robot smartwatch, an apple iphone SE, and a swing set. Thank you Santa! Merry Christmas!

Love, Maddy Dear Santa, How are you? How are the reindeer? Love you! I would like a tumbling mat, a present pet, and bluetooth headphones. Thank you Santa! Merry Christmas!

Love, Sadie Miss Dixon’s 1st grade Cherryville Elementary Dear Santa, I been a good boy. I want a X-Box and Nintendo.

That’s all.

Love, Jaxson Dear Santa, I Need a sKateboard and a toy car. I also want LEGO Star Wars, Ryan’s World Vending Surprise toy, LEGO Minecraft, LEGO Super Mario, a Play-Doh Candy Delight playset, Marvel Heroes - Spider-Man,

Captain America, and Hulk, LEGO Marvel Avengers, and a Nintendo Switch plees.

Love, Maxie Dear Santa, Haw is rodof the rander?

Santa, I will like a pupe for Chrismis. Tel the elf hi, Santa.

Love, Alexis Dear Santa, I’ve been good. I would like a remote control car and a Power Ranger robot and a Nerf gun. Thank you!

Love, Jaden Dear Santa, how are the raneders duween? I want a xbox controller, a Hoverboard, a Mini Bike, a Grave Digger toy, and a Dodge Charger toy.

Love, Lucas Dear Santa, I wut BOOKS for Cresms and a cat and a dog thank you Bye santa Love, Ava Dear Santa, I Hope you aRe Doing well.

This is WhAt I would like for crismas. I would like a LOL doll, a Play CAR with uNicoRN’s all over it, a OMG doll, a uNicoRN plushee to sleep with AND That is All Thak you!

Love, Karah Dear Santa, I wish you wil bring me a dog and a barbey and a TV and a cat. Lov you Santa Love, Scottlynn Dear Santa, How are you Santa? I rilee want lilee pads for christmas please. They are real plants.

You can grow lilee past from the leeds. they haft to growe in wadr. they osowe haft to growe in mud undr the lileepas Love, Elijah Dear Santa, How are the reindeers? I want to see Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer and the elves. I will see you and Mrs. Claus again at the mall.

I would like a skateboard, a Coraline doll, and some Hocus Pocus dolls.

Love, Trinity Dear Santa, Hi Santa i woint to tel you are feel bedr Becus I am So excited for christmas cums can i hav a LOL OMG REMIX and SLimE and NiNTENDo SwitcH and BaBy Alive Grow Up Doll and Color Reveal Slumber Party Fun and FuJi film instax Thank you Santa!

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We Celebrate Christmas Dear Santa, i wol a XBOX. i wol a plagrow. i wol a LOL SoBris. i wol a Barbie. haw is atow?

Sata i wot a babie Dog. Love, Alexa Dear Santa, I hope You Fel Wel. Kan I have cupHede. It’a a game.

Love, Zeppelin Dear Santa, Love you Santa. Can I have a Hover 1 motrcakl, a camera, a PS5, a XBOX, NERF gun, RC cars, tools, a Home GROWn Kitchn set, BMX bikes, and Power Wheels - a Jeep one. Thank you! Hope you and Mrs. Claus is doing good.

Love, Kyle Dear Santa, hol or The radir? i Wont a cat. I WoT a lade in the trep stuft animal. I wot a cribabe. i wot a box uv 5 spriz. i wot a Nintendo Switch with Neon BLue and Neon red.

Love, Audrey Dear Santa, I want a LEGOs Titanic set. I can build stuff with it.

Love, Corbin Dear Santa, I hope you have anuf of money for thE toys! I want a drt biKE. I’ve never had a dirt bike before.

Love, Davion Dear Santa, I hope you are doing good. I Love you. I want a new Bey Blade, a new NiNtendo. a new football. a new remote rase car. some ear pods.

Love, Seth Dear Santa, I hope you feel good. I would like a Ryan’s World vending surprise, a kid kraft Love Diana Heart vanity includes 24 decorative clings, a Polly Pocket wearable Purse SeaShell compact, and a LEGO Super Mario Adventures with Mario.

Love, Athena Dear Santa, I have been really good this year. I would like a bike and some Barbies. Thanks!

Merry Christmas, Santa!

Love, Alyssa

Mrs. Shires 1st Grade Cherryville Elementary Dear Santa, Is the sled redee Santaclos tel me? I would like a hoow bike can it be purple and tow brbeese dols thayc you Santa.

I had the best yir Santaclos and thayc you agen I Love you Santa.

From, Artemis Dear Santa, How are the renddear? I would like a LOL and a fome and Elas casll and Elas Doll and Anna Doll and mecupset and Polle Pokit and cupcake set and ireey and unecon stfeey and a kmruy and pupe robot and a toy car I Have Bin good From, Kaylee Dear Santa, Hey Santa Dou You Hav a Dog? I wot a turtle and a tole turtle. Jump rope koee you Santa. I well love apple frll the Ranle.

From, Charlie Grace Dear Santa, Santa how is the lfs? Santa i will lik a dog pddl is ham is sik krle can inaf qbres an qlidl nbow kam mistrR luv luv From, London Dear Santa, How is the Elf? I would like a Dog I Hav BoN gst From, Eli Dear Satna, Ur Yr rare Dirs?I would a xbax and three Q.laz and ase Kor oar Fon I hav Ben Nas From, Brycen Dear Santa, Ifsvt? I wold like a balblue macp tAlif?kam From, Breanna Dear Santa, Santa hiw er the rad? I was sum pokemon krs and a tud? I wos som mostok. I mau dingo todan I hav digod.

From, Tucker Dear Santa, Santa I hare shere? I wot a cat Santa I wot to she radec From, Kaden Dear Santa, Santa har sith les yad? Can i hve a ball I can I a vlla I cnt yat cemiss.

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Dear Santa, Hal r you rader? I uw reltf rinon? Hale you ef haf you I luv u hal r you mis cos From, Mason Dear Santa, New boat red. New car. Red Santa new dog. Luv you Santa From, Amir Dear Santa, His the these his was? I would like a mapupink. Tabl fon set the ta LOL mack TV. From, Marlene Dear Santa, Is the efs gud? I wot poopse pis big. I wot sim blue i wot LOL Big i wot efs i wot tAli i wot Fon i wot KaMu From, Dulce Dear Santa, Haul is the wadr. I would mak. I would babdl. I would cat. I would bik. I would a ron. I would a kpdr. I would a kam. I would a tnoses. I haf a nis.

From, Victoria Dear Santa, I would like a toy octopus and a toy octagon.

From, Parker Dear Santa, I would like a baby doll and a rainbow unicorn pillow and a spider.

From, Riley Dear Santa, I would like a play house and Pete the Cat. I also would like a bow and arrow archery set.

From, Leah Mrs. Harrill 1st Grade Cherryville Elementary Dear Santa, Thank you for the gifts you gave me last year. I loved them! How are you and the elves doing? I hope they are doing good. I’ve been good this year. Could you please bring me a lego waterpark set and an American Girl doll gymnastic set?

Thank you, Kynlee Dear Santa, Thank you for the presents and the Ranjr! How are you and Mrs.Clause doing? Could you please get me a bicycle, a swimming pool, and a hoverboard?

Thank you, Spencer

Luke 1 The Birth of Jesus Foretold 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”

29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.

30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. 31 You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end.”

34”How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”

35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[c] the Son of God. 36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. 37 For nothing is impossible with God.” 38”I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her.

Mary Visits Elizabeth 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! 43But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 45Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!”

Mary’s Song 46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.

From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name.

50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.

51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.

52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.

53 He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.

54 He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful 55 to Abraham and his descendants forever, even as he said to our fathers.”

Luke 2 The Birth of Jesus 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to his own town to register.

4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

The Shepherds and the Angels 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ[a] the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14”Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”

15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Scripture taken from the Holy Bible New International Version

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Dear Santa, Thank you for the doll last year. How are you doing?

Could you please give me a baby dog, a iphone, and LoL baby doll?

Thank you, Amerise Dear Santa, Thank you for all the gifts you gave me last year. How are the elves doing? I hope they are good. I have been good this year. Could you please bring me a fire truck, helicopter, and ambulance?

Thank you, Josh Dear Santa, Thank you for the gifts last year. How are you doing Santa and Mrs. Claus? I have bin a good gur this year.

Could you please git me a new iphone, a new iphone case, and a new Barbie?

Thank you, Emma

Dear Santa, Thank you for the bike you gave me last year. How are your elves doing? I hope they are doing good. I have been rilly good this year. Could you please bring me some drums, a iphone, and a guitar?

Thank you, Khloe

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Dear Santa, Thank you for the gifts you gave me last year. How is the elves doing? I have been good. Will you please get me a iphone, a iphone case, and a ipad?

Thank you Zander

Dear Santa, Thank you for the presents you gave me last year. I love them. Will you please give me these thangs. Please a Boxye Doll, OMG Doll, and a tablet. I bin vey good.

Thank you, Haven

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Dear Santa, Thank you Santa for my gifts last year. This year could you give me a real puppy, a real turtle, and a tablet? Haw r you and haw r Mis Claus?

Thank you, Cameron

Dear Santa, Thank you for the gifts that you gave me last yer. How is the reindeer? I hope they are sleeping. I have bin good this yere. Please breg me a iphone case, a iphone, and a pink 4 wheeler. I love you Santa.

Thank you, Collyns

Dear Santa, Thank you for the presents last year. How are the elves?

Will you bring me a new outfit, play kitchen set, and a princess jeep?

Thank you Santa, from Kenzie

Dear Santa, Thank you for the LOL dols you gave me last yer. How are the elves doing? I hope you are good. I have been good. Please can you bring me new shoes, a helicopter, and a calendar?

Thank you, Leighton

Dear Santa, Thank you for the presents last year. I loved them. I hope you and Mrs.Claus are doing good. Can you please give me a unicorn, a 5 surprise gift, and a guitar? I have been good.

Thank you, Kate

Dear Santa, Thank you for the presents last year. How are you and Mrs. Claus dueg? Can you get me an electric guitar, new shoes, and last a Nintindo Switch?

Thank you, Brooks

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Dear Santa, Thank you for the gifts last yir. How are the randire dowing? This yir I want a Kitty K and a little ukelele and I also want Honeylishous please.

Thank you, Avery Dear Santa, Can you please give me a puppy? Can you give me a toy robot? Can you give me Mario Legos please?

Will you be ok? I love the gifts you gave me last year.

I love you Santa.

Thank you, Ryker Dear Santa, Thank you for the toys you gave me last year. Hey Santa, haw are you doing?

I have bin gud. Could you plese give me sum mor bayblades and Army tricks.

Also a Power Ranger Beast Morpher.

Thank you, Kade Dear Santa, Thank you for the gifts you gave me last year. I have been good this year.

Please bring me surprises this year.

Thank you, Harper Dear Santa, Thank you for the gifs you gav me last yer. What are you dowing? I have bin a good girl. Can you bring me a go cart, snowglobes, and a jump rope.

Thank you, Addyson

Christmas Cookie & Candy

RECIPES

• Once baked, roll while still hot in confectioners’ sugar until coated. Let cool.

Lightly dust with more confectioners’ sugar.

Coconut Macaroons 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 5-1/2 cups flaked coconut 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 2 tsp. vanilla extract

Chewy Sugar Cookies 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-1/4 cups margarine 2 cups white sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 cup white sugar for decoration • Preheat oven to 350 degree. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

• In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla.

Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just blended.

Roll the dough into walnut sized balls and roll the balls in remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets and flatten slightly.

• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned at the edges.

Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Rolled Sugar Cookies 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 cups white sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees). Roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter.

Place cookies 1 inch apart

on ungreased cookie sheets.

•Bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.

Amish Sugar Cookies

(Soft cookie made with batter, rather than dough) 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil 1-1/2 cups white sugar 2 eggs 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1 cup buttermilk 3/4 tsp. salt 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• Mix together vegetable oil (yes, 1 1/2 cups of vegetable oil), sugar and eggs. Mix in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, buttermilk, salt and vanilla.

• Pour teaspoon-sized amounts of batter onto cookie sheets, leaving plenty of room in between. These cookies will puff up and get large.

• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons milk 40 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter cups, unwrapped • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sift together the flour, salt and baking soda; set aside.

• Cream together the butter, sugar, peanut butter and brown sugar until fluffy.

Beat in the egg, vanilla and milk. Add the flour mixture; mix well. Shape into 40 balls and place each into an ungreased mini muffin pan.

• Bake at 375 degrees for

about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately press a mini peanut butter cup into each ball. Cool and carefully remove from pan.

Peanut Butter Balls 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons shortening • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside.

• In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, vanilla, and confectioners’ sugar with hands to form a smooth stiff dough. Shape into balls using 2 teaspoons of dough for each ball. Place on prepared pan, and refrigerate.

• Melt shortening and chocolate together in a metal bowl over a pan of lightly simmering water. Stir occasionally until smooth, and remove from heat.

• Remove balls from refrigerator. Insert a wooden toothpick into a ball, and dip into melted chocolate.

Return to wax paper, chocolate side down, and remove toothpick. Repeat with remaining balls. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.

Russian Tea Cakes 1 cup butter 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar for decoration • Combine all ingredients, mix well.

• Refrigerate dough until chilled.

• Roll dough into 1 inch balls and bake for 15 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven.

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

• In a large bowl, stir together the flour, coconut and salt. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla using your hands until well blended. Use an ice cream scoop to drop dough onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Cookies should be about golf ball size.

• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until coconut is toasted.

Pumpkin Bars 4 eggs 1 2/3 cups white sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin puree 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. salt 1 (3 oz.) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, sugar, oil, and pumpkin with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir into the pumpkin mixture until thoroughly combined.

• Spread the batter evenly into an ungreased 10x15 inch jellyroll pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in preheated oven. Cool before frosting.

• To make the frosting, cream together the cream cheese and butter. Stir in vanilla. Add confectioners’ sugar a little at a time, beating until mixture is smooth.

Spread evenly on top of the cooled bars. Cut into squares.

Marshmallow Puffs 36 large marshmallows 1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter 2 tablespoons butter Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; butter the foil. Arrange marshmallows in pan. In a

microwave, melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter; stir until smooth.

Pour and spread over the marshmallows. Chill completely. Cut into 1-1/2-in. squares.

Mounds Balls 1/2 pound unsalted butter 3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 pound sweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon vanilla extract CHOCOLATE COATING: 2 cups (12-oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate 2 -inch x 1-inch x 1/2-inch piece paraffin wax Round wooden toothpicks Styrofoam sheets In bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add coconut, milk, walnuts and vanilla; stir until blended.

Chill until slightly firm; roll into walnut-sized balls. Insert a toothpick in each ball.

Place balls on baking sheets; freeze. In double boiler over simmering water, melt chocolate chips, chocolate squares and paraffin wax.

Keep warm over hot water.

Using picks as handles, dip frozen balls into chocolate mixture; stick picks upright into was paper-covered Styrofoam sheet. Chill until firm. Remove picks and package candy in individual paper liners. (May also be frozen.)

Christmas Fudge 4-1/2 cups sugar 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk 1/2 cup butter, cubed 2 pkgs. (11-1/2 oz.) milk chocolate chips 4-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 3 cups chopped walnuts, toasted 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 ounces white baking chocolate, melted • Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; coat with cooking spray.

• In a heavy Dutch oven, combine sugar, milk and butter.

Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.

Cook and stir 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

• Stir in chocolate chips, marshmallows and chopped chocolate until melted. Fold in walnuts and vanilla. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Drizzle with melted white baking chocolate; cool completely.

• Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 96 squares. Store between

layers of waxed paper in airtight containers.

Slow Cooker Chocolate Candy

2 pounds salted dry-roasted peanuts 4 ounces German’s sweet chocolate (about 4 squares) 12-oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 1/2 pounds white almond bark

• Put the peanuts in the bottom of a 4-quart slow cooker. Layer the chocolate over the peanuts, beginning with the sweet chocolate, followed by the chocolate chips and then the almond bark. Set the temperature on low and cook for 3 hours. Do not stir the mixture. After 3 hours, stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until smooth.

• Drop the candy into cupcake pan liners using about 2 tablespoons per liner. Allow the candy to cool completely before removing the cupcake liners.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge 4-1/2 cups sugar 2 tablespoons butter 12 oz. can evaporated milk 2 cups chocolate chips Half of 16 oz. bag mini marshmallows 16 oz. jar peanut butter • Combine sugar, butter and evaporated in large saucepan. Let mixture come to a boil, lower heat and stir on very slow boil for 8 minutes.

Remove from heat.

• Immediately mix in chocolate chips, peanut butter and mini marshmallows. Stir until well combined.

• Pour into greased 9 x 13 pan and let cool.

White Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods 1 pkg. pretzel rods 1 pkg. white chocolate candy melts or Almond Bark 1 tablespoon shortening (Crisco) if needed Sprinkles • Melt your chocolate according to package directions (or use mini crock pot) If the chocolate is a little thick add some shortening to thin it.

• Line a baking sheet with wax paper.

• Break pretzel Rods in half.

Dip broken end in melted chocolate, tap excess off.

To avoid dripping, give your wrist a little twist to turn the pretel.

• Sprinkle a few sprinkles on melted chocolate then place dipped pretzel on wax paper to harden.

• Repeat with remaining pretzels.

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The Cherryville Eagle

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Varsity, JV ladies split a pair of wins last week

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

In last week’s matches, the JV and Varsity Lady Ironmen spikers split a pair of games, according to head coach Leigh Kiser.

Kiser said on Tuesday, Dec. 8, her ladies were on the road in a conference match at Christ the King in Huntersville with Christ the King winning the varsity match 3-0. The match scores were 25-20, 25-9, and 25-22.

Coach Kiser said the varsity ladies hung with the home team Lady Crusaders in Sets 1 and 3, but were outplayed badly in Set 2, suffering the defeat.

“Addie Eaker had eight kills, set up by Rileigh Kiser’s 10 assists, with Kiser’s 10 digs and Megan Smith’s six digs leading the defense,” said Coach Kiser.

“Reese Hoyle contributed three serve aces in the loss,” she added.

On Thursday, Dec. 10, the CHS Lady Ironmen traveled to their rival, BCHS, for a match. The ladies came away victorious with a 3-0 conference win.

Said Kiser, “Scores in this one were 25-17, 25-18, 25-18. We got great offensive production from junior Addie Eaker, who had 12 kills. Libero Megan Smith contributed four digs and four kills, and sophomore Rileigh Kiser led with six

serve aces and 19 assists.”

Coach Kiser noted she hopes her squad will use the momentum from the win as they host Hunter Huss’ Lady Huskies and Highland Tech’s Lady Rams, who defeated Lincoln Charter’s varsity squad last week.

The Lady Ironmen’s games are Thursday, Dec. 17, and Friday, Dec. 18, at Nixon Gym, starting at 4:30 p.m.

In JV action, the ladies also picked up a win this week for first-year coach Brooke Henley, but first lost a hard-fought match at Christ the King (CTK).

Match scores at the CTK loss were 30-28 (CHS), 25-18 (CTK), and 15-7 (CTK).

Gracie Truesdale led the JV action at CTK with three serve aces and six kills, said Kiser.

A quick victory was in order for the junior varsity Lady Ironmen as they defeated host BCHS’ Lady Yellow Jackets JV’s 25-4 and 25-7, for a conference victory. Freshman Taylor Digh’s 12 serve aces paced the ladies in this one, noted Coach Kiser.

The CHS Lady Ironmen volleyball teams’ current records are: Varsity, 3-5 (overall); SPC 1A, 3-4; and JV, 2-6 (overall); SPC 1A, 2-5.

(Stats and additional information by Brian Kiser)

In JV action at BCHS, freshman Laila Davis (#16) prepares to volley the ball back to the JV Lady ’Jackets. Watching are her teammates Taylor Digh (#4), Ceniya Powell (#5), Yanet Guadarrama, and libero Briley Wright. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

JV Lady Ironman and libero Briley Wright gets a piece of the ball as she aims it back across the net at last week’s win over the host JV BCHS team.

Varsity volleyball player, Addie Eaker (#22), hits the ball back to the host team, the BCHS Lady Yellow Jackets, at last week’s matchup at Bessemer City.

Lady Ironman Skye Reed uses a gentle touch to put the ball back across the net at the BCHS/CHS matchup last week, as teammate and setter Rileigh Kiser looks on.

CHS outside hitter and senior, Reese Hoyle, drives a shot back to the host team, the Lady 'Jackets of BCHS, at last week’s game.

2020-2021 NCHSAA Proposed Sports Calendar (These dates are subject to change as the COVID-19 situation changes) (Ed. note: these sports listed are the ones played here at CHS. Excluded from the original list/calendar provided by the NCHSAA are: swimming & diving; and lacrosse) Volleyball and Cross Country – NOW – Jan. 7

(VB) & 16 (CC), 2021 Basketball – Dec. 29, 2020 – March 3, 2021 Boys soccer – Jan. 25, 2021 – March 10 Football – Feb. 20, 2021 – April 9 Golf/men’s tennis/women’s soccer/softball – March 16, 2021 – April 29 Baseball/women’s tennis/ track & field/wrestling –

April 27, 2021 – June 11 Cheerleading Invitational – May 1, 2021 (The full calendar and game dates/season & weekly game limits can be found on the NCHSAA website at: https://www.nchsaa.org/sites/default/files/ Amended-2020-2021_Calendar_Aug2020.pdf.)

Lady Ironmen Volleyball 2020 DATE Dec. 18 Dec. 29 Dec. 30 Jan. 5 Jan. 7

OPPONENT Highland Tech.

Lincoln Charter Piedmont Charter Thomas Jefferson Christ the King

SITE Home Away Home Away Home

TIME 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30 4:30

Conference Tournament-at higher seed (As per the AD, due to COVID rules and cleaning times – JV will start @ 4:30; 30-minute clean-up;15 min. warm-up for varsity, then varsity starts @ around 6 p.m.)

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Wed., 01/06 Bessemer City (Tryon Park) 4:00 Sat. 1/16 Regionals (TBD)

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Cherryville Cross Country Schedule 2020-2021

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

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CHS CC runners Scott Stroupe, Chase McNeill, and Ben Hayes, staying close together at last week’s Tryon Park four-team meet.

Four-team XC meet at Tryon Park hosted by CHS Ironmen TJCA Gryphons teams win the meet

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Head coach Scott Harrill said the CHS Cross Country team hosted a four-team meet at Tryon Park on Tuesday, Dec. 8.

Harrill noted the Cherryville Ironmen, Bessemer City Yellow Jackets, Highland Tech Rams, and Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Gryphons were in attendance for the Southern Piedmont 1A conference meet.

Harrill said senior Ben Hayes once again led the Ironmen with a 21:24 time on the 5K Cross Country course.

“Chase (McNeill) came in at 21:54 for the Ironmen and Scott Stroupe had a good showing,” said Coach Harrill, adding that Kadin

Beaver finished it out for the Ironmen. Harrill continued, “Kadin has been a good addition to the Ironmen in the last two meets.”

Lady Ironman Landrie Wofford continued to pace the ladies’ Cross Country team, said Harrill, adding, “Landrie continues to improve each meet as she gets faster and faster.”

Thomas Jefferson’s boys and girls won the meet and the boys will be looking to compete for a state championship this year.

Harrill also noted the Gryphons took the top three places in the meet with times of 16:53, 18:55, and 19:38.

The Ironmen will be competing for the Southern Piedmont Conference championship on Thursday, Dec. 17, at Lincoln Charter.

CHS Ironmen XC runner Kadin Beaver finishing it out for the team. Beaver’s coaches say he has been a good addition to the Ironmen in the last two meets.

Cherryville Ironmen Basketball 2020-2021 Day Tuesday

Date Dec. 29

Opponent Site Lincolnton (Scrimmage) Away

Tuesday Friday Tuesday Friday Tuesday Friday Tuesday Friday Monday Friday Tuesday Friday Tuesday Friday

Jan. 5 Jan. 8 Jan. 12 Jan. 15 Jan. 19 Jan. 22 Jan. 26 Jan. 29 Feb. 1 Feb. 5 Feb. 9 Feb. 12 Feb. 16 Feb. 19

Chase Piedmont Charter Lincoln Charter Bessemer City Christ the King Highland Tech Thomas Jefferson Christ the King Pinnacle Bessemer City Piedmont Charter Highland Tech Lincoln Charter Thomas Jefferson

Away Home Home Home Away Away Home Home Home Away Away Home Away Away

Time 4:00 Girls 5:30 Boys JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 No JV VAR 6:00 JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 JV 4:30 VAR 6:00 JV 4:30 VAR 6:00

State Playoffs Feb. 23-March 5 Boys Coach: Scott Harrill Asst. Coaches: Bud Black, Dennis Tate, Antonio Griggs Girls Coach: Carrie Dalton Asst. Coaches: Callie Hahn AD: Scott Harrill Manager: Lee Roy Montgomery and Will Gates Principal: Kevin Doran JV Boys: Antonio Griggs Phone: 704-836-9605 or 704-435-2408

Lady Ironmen Cross Country runner Landrie Wofford runs the course at the Dec. 8, Tryon Park four-team meet. (photos provided)

Cherryville Ironmen Boys Soccer 2021 Mon. Jan. 25 Wed. Jan. 27 Mon. Feb. 1 Wed. Feb. 3 Mon Feb. 8 Wed. Feb. 10 Mon. Feb. 15 Wed. Feb. 17 Mon. Feb. 22 Wed. Feb. 24 Mon. Mar. 1 Wed. Mar. 3 Mon. Mar. 8 Wed. Mar. 10 *******Game Time 5:00 Head Coach: Jonathan Reed

Chase Bessemer City Highland Tech Lincoln Charter Piedmont Charter Thomas Jefferson Christ the King Chase Bessemer City Highland Tech Lincoln Charter Piedmont Charter Thomas Jefferson Christ the King Athletic Director: Scott Harrill

Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Principal: Kevin Doran

Cherryville Ironmen Womens Soccer 2021 Tues. Mar 16 Piedmont Charter Home Thurs. Mar 18 Thomas Jefferson Away Tues. Mar 23 TBA Away Thurs. Mar 25 Lincoln Charter Home Tues. Mar 30 Christ the King Away Thurs. Apr 1 Highland Tech Away Tues. Apr 6 TBA Home Thus. Apr 8 Piedmont Charter Away Tues. Apr 13 Bessemer City Away Thurs. Apr 15 Thomas Jefferson Home Tues. Apr 20 Lincoln Charter Away Thurs. Apr 22 Christ the King Home Tues. Apr 27 Highland Tech Home Thurs. Apr 29 Bessemer City Home *******Game Time 5:00 Head Coach: Jonathan Reed - Athletic Director: Scott Harrill - Principal: Kevin Doran

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

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Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

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CKC REGISTERED GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES. 5 weeks old. Will be ready for Christmas.

Pick one out and I will hold. Shots, worming will be UTD. $300. (704) 466-3135

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COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. (980) 295-5568 UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION: Farm House Decor, Antiques and Collectibles. Tuesday-Friday, 11am-4pm. Saturday, 11am3pm. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on FB. 828382-0075.

EMPLOYMENT P/T JOB HYDROPONIC OPERATION. Two possible jobs are open.

The right fit would work 30 to 35 hours. If that is not found possible job of 15 hours. M-F morning start times. Polkville area. Clean environment. $10 per hour start.

As business increases so will pay.

(704) 466-1998 Lrwhite@carolina. rr.com LOOKING FOR PART-TIME DRIVERS. Transport students in Shelby, Kings Mountain, Cherryville. Must be 21 years or older and have good driving record.

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TAX TIME IS COMING! Let me help your small business get ready!

Have everything ready for your tax preparer with no headaches. Email me for a free evaluation to see if I can help now or get your new year off on the right path. An early start can help get an early return. smallbusinessbasicsllc@gmail.com 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.

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YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY BARNYARD SALE Fri., 3 pm-6 pm and Sat., 8 am-2 pm, Christmas items, Furniture, Doors plus lots more. Multi-family Sale at 3218 Bridges Dairy Rd., Shelby, NC (Polkville).

FOR SALE

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

BUSINESS SERVICES WNC CHIMNEY SWEEP, Western Carolina. Cleaning, Repair, Caps, Pest removal, 25+ years experience. Ellenboro +75miles. Call Neal, 828-223-7730.

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, 828-476-6058.

DUST TO SHINE CLEANING SERVICE. Residential, commercial, weekly, biweekly, monthly, move in/out, construction, one time cleanings offered with 10 years experience. Free estimates.

(704) 297-8355 R&T YARDWORK. Need leaves raked? Gutters cleaned? Grass planted, cut? Car washed?

Shrubs planted, trimmed? Trash hauled? Down trees cutup? Odd jobs? Reasonable rates. Safe.

American operated. Forest City/ Spindale Area. Text only. (704) 682-5699 CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Fall Tune-up Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

ITEMS FOR SALE. Garage door opener-$100.00, 7 piece dinning room set-$200.00, Christmas mesh wreath-$15.00 and up and 6X8 rug-$50.00. 704-538-8925.

TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW! ALL KINDS. Areas LARGEST on site display for trailers. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., 2690 US Hwy. 221 S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

FESQUE HAY FOR SALE $4.50 per bale. Call 704-538-4110. If no answer, leave message.

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.

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.

FLAG POLES AND FLAGS IN STOCK. 15ft., 20ft., and 25ft.

Delivery and install available. J. Johnson Sales, Forest City. 828245-5895.

FEMALE MALTIPOM FOR SALE 8 weeks old. Wolf/sable color.

Had shots and wormed up-todate. Comes with a puppy kit. Average 6 to 7 Lbs. grown. $750.00.

828-391-0919.

PECANS FOR SALE. $2 per pound. (704) 842-2662 TWO CEMETERY PLOTS. Two burial plots in Section II of Rose Hill Memorial Park, Graves 1 and 2, Lots 256. $1800 for both. Call 704-482-2647 or 704-477-7625, if no answer leave your name & number.

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 $45 COUPON. Great Deal!

Scooterman John has $45 coupon for any used chair in Dec 2020. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com PURE RAW LOCAL HONEY. $18 per quart, $10 per pint. Produced in Rutherford County. Call or text Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823.

4 CHRISTMAS BED IN BAG. Queen sizes. Also several comforters, solid & patchwork, (Bed in Bag). Brand new and like new.

Large birdcage, white glider rocker with blue cushions, 2 sewing machines. 704-692-6729, (704) 434-9540

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1912 SELF PLAYER PIANO. In good condition, good tuned. $1400. Music rolls included. (704) 470-7134 DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms. 704-3005341, Steve 704-472-8865, Cletus, 704-300-5341, Todd (704) 6921627

REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank.

Can send pictures by phone. $475.

(704) 300-1818 WATER TOTES & BURNING BARRELS. 55 Gallon Solid Top Plastic; 55 Gallon Metal & Plastic with Lids & Rings; 15 Gallon Jugs Plastic. (828) 327-4782 4 YOKOHAMA GEOLANDAR TIRES. P225/60R17 for sale.

Christmas Spacial, $125. Ask for Jim. (704) 406-9275

FRED’S FIREWOOD!!!

SEASONED CUT, SPLIT HARDWOOD. Will deliver 10 mile radius of Forest City.

828-202-1000.

DEER CORN, SHELLED, 50LBS, $7. Cob Corn, $8. 828-287-3272.

DEER APPLES FOR SALE. $9 per bag. 828-287-3272.

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

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

ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Call for more details. 828382-0455.

3 HEAVY DUTY TOOL BOXES. Ford Super Duty (250 & 350), $250 each. All three $600. Retail over $400. Reggie Keistler, 980-2545876 4 RIDING MOWERS $100 EACH. 2 PUSH MOWERS $25 EACH. Different makes and sizes. (704) 484-3128 BABY CRIB, MATTRESS AND ACCESSORIES. $100. High chair with 3 attachments, $45. 980-2922298 A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!! Whole House Air Ducts, cleaning & sanitizing, up to 10 vents, $199. Call 704-980-3047.

A CLEANING COMPANY WITH NO HIDDEN FEES!!! 2 Room Carpet Special, only $88.00. Call 704980-3047.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. Will be ready by Dec 18th. Males & females $200. (704) 718-3827 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR SALE. Christmas puppies $550 each, vet checked, ready to go the week of Christmas.

(704) 734-7088 Joelovestina1@ gmail.com

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TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED!!!

LOCAL HAULS. Home every night! Good pay. 828-748-5893.

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

4 TIRES: 275/35/21 made

by Bridgestone, $150 for set.

4 tires: 265/50/20 made by Goodyear, $200 for set. 4 tires: 225/45/17 made by Bridgestone, new, $300 for set. Electric lift-char, $125. 828-286-8093.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 487-6855 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, 704-692-4449.

BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-248-1408.

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443 HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449.

16X40 STORAGE BUILDING, WORK SHOP, ETC. Built on site, one day install. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 US Hwy 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

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

828-245-5895.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 5385788 TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment.

Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 4346389

3 LITTERS OF DOGS for sale.

Two 1 year old Pekinese male dogs, also pomoobles and malpepeka-tzus. Call: 864-490-4979.

MINATURE POODLE PUPPIES FOR SALE. Males and Females available. Will weight approx. 10 lbs. when grown. Call: 828-2898844.

RACING HOMING PIGEONS. Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803-984-6678. artsager@msn.com

CARS & TRUCKS

WE BUY TRAILERS. Must have title and ID. 828-245-5895.

1980 FORD F100 PICKUP. Long bed with ladder rack. Needs some work. Can send pictures by phone. $1200. Call (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

SEMI FIRM FULL SIZE MATTRESS and box springs. Mattress protector cover while on bed.

Had for 3 months. Asking $200.

(704) 460-9494

2008 FORD RANGER FX4.

4 door, 4.0 engine, automatic, cruise/tilt, aluminum wheels, running boards, headliner, red w/grey bottom, $6950. 828-287-3820.

“COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park.

Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. (919) 272-5503

2010 BMW 3 SERIES 328i. Hardtop convertible, leather seats, All bells and whistles, 104,000 miles. $10,500. Call Larry (704) 2973234

OLD RECORDS LOT OF 7000 Over 7000 records, ranging from 40’s to early 70’s. Condition from good to brand new in plastic cover. NO Cherry picking. Must sell the entire lot.

Records collected over several years. IE: Sinatra, Cline Elvis, etc. (828) 625-9744 csisams@ hotmail.com

1979 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE. Nice, classic, antique, 425 engine, 400 trans, 60k miles, $6500. Cell, 870-404-4810, Forest City.

RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-9800853, 704-476-9383.

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. 828245-9620, 828-223-1564.

CAMPERS

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 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title.

Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228 CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing.

(704) 692-1006

SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIES for sale. Ready for a great gift at Christmas. Blue eyes. AKC registered. 704-300-1466.

CKC REGISTERED BOXER PUPPIES. 4 wks old and will be ready for Christmas. Pick one and I will hold. Shots, worming will be UTD. $300 each. (704) 466-3135

MOBILE HOME FOR RENT. A one-bedroom mobile home for rent near Casar for one person only.

No pets. A background check will be required. Call 704-284-0983 or 704-692-0960 after 6:00 p.m. or anytime on weekends. morrisonjr88@yahoo.com LOOKING FOR A GREAT MODULAR HOME TO RENT? 3 bedroom, 2 bath, walk-in pantry, laundry room, extra nice. Shelby area.

Also approved for HAP applications. (704) 300-2709 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments 704-4871114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Wood floors, carpet & outbuilding, central air, gas pack heat. No pets. $750 month, $400 deposit. Contact Tommy Wilson with Clay & Associates, Real Estate. 111 Morton Street, Shelby, NC 28152 (704) 418-1251 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOUSE. 527 W. Elm St., Shelby. New Paint, New Floors, Garage & Large Fenced Yard. $600 Month & $500 Deposit. Call Jim (704) 560-6602 2BR, 1BA. Appliances, central heat/air. $650 month, $650 deposit. HAP ok. 704-487-8282, 704692-0091. 314 Grice St. Shelby, NC 28150 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-7390259.

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417

VACATIONS OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store.

Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659, (803) 635-9831

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older).

Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 487-6354

REAL ESTATE

MOBILE HOME FOR RENT in small quiet park. Deck, patio, central heating & A/C. Prefer non-smokers and very mature person. NO PETS. References and background check required.

Cleveland Mall area. $250 deposit and $475 rent per month. 704-4810925.

CLEVELAND COUNTY

HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. 4x5 Round Bales in barn, $40 each. Fescue and Orchard grass. Rutherford County. 828429-3100.

AKC BOXER PUPPIES FOR SALE 3 Males. Dew claws removed. Tails docked. 3 rounds of wormer and 1st shots. 1 light brindle, 1 fawn, 1 mahogany. All have black masks and white markings.

Photos upon request. Limited registration. $800.00 ea. (704) 8539300

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. MOBILE HOME inside city of Kings Mountain. References required. NO PETS. 704-718-2653.

WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers.

Call 828-429-3935.

FARM & GARDEN

PETS & LIVESTOCK

CLEVELAND COUNTY 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH MOBILE HOME. $500 Deposit, $540 Month. “No Pets!” Call or Text (704) 300-3647.

1998 27’ FLEETWOOD Tracker Trailstar. On Ford E-450 Super Duty, w/36,330 miles. Great deal at $7,995. Never be homeless!

828-453-0828.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. 828-245-6756.

NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-287-3272.

FOR RENT

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors.

Taking applications. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-7723

WANT TO BUY DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175.

1 ACRE LOT. Located at 239 Owens Chapel Road, Union Mills.

Has well, septic-tank and electricity. Nice for camper spot or mobile home. Asking $20,000. 828-2869457.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

4 ACRES PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. One block off 74E in Shelby, NC. Call or text if interested. 704-473-9167.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY UNRESTRICTED LAND FOR SALE. 6.9 Acres of UNRESTRICTED land with a BOLD CREEK. Wooded, gently sloping to creek, and at the end of a dead end, paved road.

NO OWNER FINANCING. Ellenboro, NC 28040 (828) 453-7341 t_mcdowell@bellsouth.net TWO RESTRICTED MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS in gated community, near Lake Lure. Owner financing available, 0% financing for a limited time. Also, 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. 864-909-1035, www. rowelland.com

2 BAY GARAGE FOR RENT. Ellenboro area, Hwy. 74 Business. $325 per month. 828-429-5001.

A CUT ABOVE. 2 Bedroom, 2 Full Baths, updated, clean, mobile, large private country lot, big mountain view, new paint, new carpet, storage building, end of road, $650 month. No pets or smoking. 828-289-2407.

ICC AREA, BEST VALUE. Energy Efficient 2BR Apartment. Like new, SS appliances, $550 rent/deposit.

References required. 828-2481776.

3BR, 2BA MH. Beautiful Wooded Park. AGE 50 over. Landlord on site. No pets. Background check.

Call after 10am, 828-429-9831.

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City.

Starting at $500 per month. 828382-0475.