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Volume 114 • Issue 49

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

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Former CHS grad making difference in lives of foster children

800-plus fed at 12th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal

Amanda Garren, CEO of her own non-profit, believes she is right where God wants her

Masks, gloves, safety, social distancing the norm for first-ever drive-through meal event

by MICHAEL E. POWELL

by MICHAEL E. POWELL

Editor michael@cfmedia.info

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It’s 2011, you’re a high school senior, and like many in your graduating class you’re probably excited (and possibly a little apprehensive) about life after high school.

Not to worry though, for Cherryville native Amanda Garren, who believes her career pathway was already set out for her by God. That career was to be in Social Work, later manifesting itself in starting her own non-profit and helping foster children.

Said Amanda, “I graduated in 2011 from Cherryville High School, then attended Marshall University, where I studied Social Work. I graduated in 2015, then went back to Marshall in 2016 for my graduate degree, graduating with my Masters in Social Work in 2017.”

Garren said, via an email to the Eagle, “I have only ever worked in the non-profit

Amanda Garren, President/ Executive Director of Nashville Angels. She is the daughter of Dell and Danielle Garren, of Cherryville. (photo provided) sector when it comes to my social work career. When it comes to changing the foster care system, I worked at a children’s shelter while I was in graduate school. What that means is, I worked in a home where children who were in state’s custody lived under one roof. At any given time, I had 10-15 children in the home who ranged from 10-18 years of age, and they came from all over the state of West Virginia.

“These children have been See CHS GRAD, Page 2

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, last week’s, Saturday, Nov. 21, 12th Annual Cherryville Thanksgiving Community Meal was done differently than what has been done in the past. It was, to say the least, a “first” for Cherryville.

Event organizers said in last week’s Eagle article the meal would be a drivethrough event and basically be a new method of operation this year as a “To-Go Only” event, adding also it was on a “while supplies last/first come first serve” basis.

One of the organizers, Tammy Campbell, said they started handing out plates that were bagged up at 11 a.m.

Said Mrs. Campbell, “We fed 838 people and we started running out of certain items by the end (around 2 p.m.).”

She continued, “We did

The 12th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal volunteers hard at work on Saturday, Nov. 21, preparing the meals that were taken to the waiting folks in the drive-through line outside the Cherryville Post 100 American Legion Building. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) have a little turkey, green beans and corn left but that was it. We sent that over to the Cherryville Fire Department to feed the firemen.”

Campbell, who was over the volunteers, continued, “Since it was all takeout, I’m not sure how many were shut-ins, but I do know all the Meals on Wheels people in our area did get a meal and that was 36 plates.”

Tammy noted that each

church sent someone over to pick up their shut-in’s meals, adding, “Some neighbors came by to get meals for the ones they knew could not get out.

“Since we had to limit our volunteers this year, we did it with only 25 volunteers this year at the event, and First Baptist Church of Cherryville had a crew of seven that made the dressing at their facility.

“Everyone was great to

help get this all out at this crazy time.”

The event was once again held at the Post 100 American Legion building, located at 215 N. Pink St., Cherryville, and was sponsored by Food Lion.

Campbell noted the Legion Building’s parking lot was set and divided off by orange traffic cones directing the incoming vehicles who See MEAL, Page 6

2020 CHS grad, football player, now a USMC boot camp grad

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

W. Blaine Beam Intermediate Principal Todd Dellinger with October 2020 Students of the Month Curtis Kester and Dylan Hughes. Both students were part of 12 who received gift bags to recognize their hard work this scholastic year, in spite of pandemic issues. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

WBBI asking for sponsors for Student of the Month program

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

W. Blaine Beam Intermediate Principal Todd Dellinger is a man on a mission.

Simply put, he has some students who bear recognizing for their hard work and he is looking for sponsors for WBBI’s Student of the Month program.

He has sent out requests to the Cherryville Chamber

of Commerce and to various local businesses asking for said sponsors to come to their rescue, if you will.

Said Mr. Dellinger recently, “A student in each class in each cohort is recognized with a treat bag including a $5 McDonalds gift card for a total currently of 12 students, or $60 in total gift bags, each month.

“We would like a sponsor each month from now through June. We will recognize the sponsor on our school sign and in our messaging to parents.”

Due to the COVID-19 situation and its negative impact of the school systems and the local economy, Dellinger, like many of his peers, are

unable to do much in the way of fundraising at this time, adding that being able to get sponsors now would really help them put some smiles on their student’s faces.

In a brief interview, Mr. Dellinger elaborated, “In the past, as I’ve noted, we have been able to really count on fundraisers for those extra dollars, but we can’t do that today. That’s why I initially reached out to the Chamber of Commerce.”

Dellinger noted he and his staff encourage the WBBI students to be present on their in-person days and to be present also on their remote, or virtual learning day, so they can be consistent and See WBBI, Page 2

Ever since he was a sixyear-old, Jerran Croft, formerly of Cherryville, and the son of Robin and Jesse Croft, knew he was going to be a Marine. At least that’s what he told them, and he never wavered, according to them, from that path.

The Croft’s; dad’s a laser operator at LeeBoy in Lincolnton, and mom works for Southwood Realty and is the property manager of Park Terrace Apartments in Bessemer City, said Jerran, a 2020 graduate of Cherryville High School, recently had another graduation ceremony, one for the United States Marine Corps at Parris Island on Nov. 13, 2020.

Mrs. Croft said, “Jerran told me when he was six years old, 'Mom, I am going to be a Marine.’ He was born right after 9/11 and the country was extremely patriotic there for awhile, so I think maybe that’s what led him to want to be a Marine.

“I thought it would pass, but he never wavered.

When he was 17 he asked us to sign for him. The Marine Corps has always been his only choice. He said he

Former CHS 2020 grad, Jerran Croft, looking sharp and serious in his “Dress Blues” formal photo. wanted to 'be a part of the baddest and toughest’, and to him that was the Marines.”

After his graduation from boot camp, Robin said he was continuing his com-

bat training somewhere in North Carolina, but noted she can’t say where that is due to national security concerns.

Though she said neither she nor his dad were in the military, Jerran was adamant in his choice of which branch of the service he wished to serve with. She added, “Jerran has enlisted for four years active and two years inactive service and has said that he wants to make a career out of it.”

Mrs. Croft said Jerran’s “MOS”, or school of training, is Construction Engineer.

She said, “He said he intends to go to trade school while he is there and learn a trade that goes along with his job. He intends to get See USMC, Page 9

New Marine Jerran Croft (second from left, front row) at his United States Marine Corps graduation ceremony held at Parris Island on Nov. 13, 2020. (photos provided)

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■ POLICE ARRESTS 11-17: Jason Alan Bridges, 31, 251 St. Mark’s Church Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at 1832 Martin Rd., Gaston County, by GCPD officers on one count of larceny-other.

11-18: Joey Willard Hamrick, 48, 513 North Dr., Cherryville, was arrested at 410 W Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, by Gastonia PD officers on one count of a warrant from another agency.

11-18: Robert Herbert Mayer, 38, 403 E. Academy St., Cherryville, was arrested at Hickory Grove Rd., and Perfection Ave., Gastonia, by GCPD officers on one count of an OFA (contempt of court/perjury/ court violation ).

11-19: Thomas Michael Gregory Rivera, 32, 233 Delview Dr., Cherryville; one count each misdemeanor DWLR, failure to stop at a stop sign, and fictitious registration plate/tag. $2,000 secured bond. Vehicle (2005 Nissan Altima) impounded and towed to/ stored at KT Towing.

11-19: Elvis Aaron Whitley, 42, 621 N. Mountain St., Cherryville; one count misdemeanor assault on a female. No bond issued

by Magistrate.

11-19: Aron Bruce Canipe, 57, 123 Grandpaw Ln., Cherryville, was arrested at this same address

by GCPD officers for one count of simple assault.

11-20: Jana Marie Johnson, 47, 123 Grandpaw Ln., Cherryville, was arrested at this same address by GCPD officers for one count of simple assault.

11-21: Brandy Wynell Cress, 46, 7743 Oren Stephens Rd. Hickory; OFA (misdemeanor larceny); DWLR; and drive/allow MV no registration. Vehicle released to other at scene and at owner’s request. $4,500 secured bond.

11-22: Alisa Monika Ussery, 33, 508 Blanton St., Shelby; one count misdemeanor possession of marijuana (up to ½ ounces) and two (2) counts WSOJ (DWLR and drive/allow MV/no registration/Cleveland County). $1,000 secured bond.

INCIDENTS 11-19: Cherryville woman reports assault on a female, w/minor injuries by listed suspect who assaulted her at their residence.

Closed/cleared by arrest.

WBBI From Page 1 complete the needed work for their studies.

When asked about that issue (completing work, etc.), he replied, “It has been an issue and a challenge.”

He noted that 80 to 85 percent of the work is getting completed with 100 percent being the obvious goal for the students to reach.

“These recognitions are to help inspire the students to work at that level,” he said. “We had done some recognitions like this in the past. We don’t have everything we need right now to recognize our kids and we want to do more.”

Dellinger wanted to say a word of thanks to Mrs. Kim Beam, who works on getting the students the recognitions they deserve.

“She works very hard at this, as does all our staff. It’s so important at this time to keep our students and staff safe, so we can’t, as I said earlier, do the fundraisers as before.

These $60 a month sponsorships will go a long way to help,” he noted.

11-19: GCPD officers report closing/clearing by arrest a simple assault at 123 Grandpaw Ln., Cherryville.

11-19: CPD officer reports DWLR, failure to stop for stop sign, and fictitious registration plate/tag by listed suspect who was driving w/revoked OL, and on a fictitious tag. Closed/ cleared by arrest.

11-20: Cherryville business reports counterfeiting by unknown person passing a counterfeit $10 bill.

Counterfeit bill seized. Case closed by other means and under further investigation.

11-20: Cherryville man reports destruction/damages/vandalism of property ($100/2020 Chevy Spark LS) by unknown person(s) who damaged his personal vehicle. Case is active and under further investigation.

11-21: Bessemer City man reports theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories ($300/catalytic converter) by unknown subject who stole said item off a vehicle at a parking lot/garage in Cherryville. Case is active and is under further investigation.

11-21: CPD officer reports possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana paraphernalia by listed suspect who possessed same. Seized: 6.20 grams of marijuana; two (2) marijuana pipes; and one red grinder. Case closed by other means.

11-21: CPD officer reports possession of marijuana (2.5 grams/marijuana) by listed suspect. Closed by other means and under further investigation.

11-21: CPD officer reports OFA/misdemeanor larceny; DWLR; and drive/ allow MV no registration by listed suspect who had an outstanding OFA. Closed/ cleared by arrest.

11-22: CPD officer reports possession of marijuana (up to ½ ounces), and WSOJ (DWLR) by listed subject who had an order for arrest, and who possessed marijuana. Seized: 2.5 grams of marijuana and one marijuana pipe. Closed/ cleared by arrest.

11-22: GCPD officers report further investigation into damage of property/ vandalism at 215 Doc Wehunt Rd., Cherryville.

WRECKS 11-19: A vehicle driven

by Miranda Anne Rhodes, 39, 300 Mark St., CherDellinger continued, “I was very touched by those who have so far given; Mayor H.L. Beam, City Councilwoman Jill Parker-Puett, WCSL, McGinnis Furniture, Brian Kiser and Medical Center Pharmacy, Carolina Federal Credit Union, FleetNet American, Peak Resources, and Rev. Jhoan Alfaro and Creed Students/FBC to name a few.

“Also, the Don and Carla Beam Foundation and Brian Kiser and Medical Center Pharmacy gave us some PPE items for our staff, such as thermometers, hand sanitizer, and such to keep our staff safe.

We’ve just had an incredible response do far. For that, W. Blaine Beam’s students and staff want to express our deepest gratitude!”

Mr. Dellinger said for those who wish to give or sponsor, they can contact him at (704) 836-9114, or email him at rtdellinger@ gaston.k12.nc.us, or they can mail donations to the school at 401 E. First St., Cherryville, NC, 28021.

ryville, was traveling east on Church St., when, as she was going straight in the travel lane and attempting to merge into the right lane, was unable to do so due to traffic. She told the responding officer she was unable to reduce her speed and then collided with a vehicle driven by Virginia Fischer Thomas, 59, 2911 Moose Gantt Trl., Crouse, who was stopped in a travel lane, waiting to make a left turn.

No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Rhodes vehicle: $2,000; to the Thomas vehicle: $100.

11-20: A vehicle driven

by William Edward Wilson, 60, 109 Covenant Ct., Shelby, and a vehicle driven

by Keisha Leigh Leonard, 23, 527 Stroupe Rd., Lawndale, were both heading east on E. Church St., when the Wilson vehicle hit the Leonard vehicle in the rear as it was stopped at the intersection of E. Church St., and Pink Street. No injuries reported. Est. damages to each vehicle: $1,000/vehicle.

11-20: A vehicle driven

by Jaime Paul Michalec, 46, 1117 Tot Dellinger Rd., Cherryville, was making a left-hand turn into Walmart off of Bud Black Road. This is when it collided with a vehicle driven by Deborah Roseboro Gentry, 64, 1210 Meadowood Ln., Shelby.

Mrs. Gentry was stationary, waiting to pull out of the Walmart parking lot.

No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Michalec vehicle: $50; to the Gentry vehicle: $150.

11-20: A vehicle driven

by Roger Dale Lineberger, 49, 2493 Gold Rush Dr., Lincolnton, was stationary in the Tobacco House parking lot when a vehicle collided with it, then left the scene of the accident prior to police arrival. No injuries reported. Est. damages to Mr. Lineberger’s vehicle: $500.

11-21: A vehicle driven

by Judy Smith Auton, 62, 810 Landers Chapel Rd., Lincolnton, was traveling west on Church St., when a pedestrian, Casey Alden Arrowood, 45, (address listed as ‘homeless’), Cherryville, was crossing the street, traveling north, was struck by the Auton vehicle.

Mr. Arrowood was treated

by GEMS at the scene and transported to Cleveland County Hospital in Shelby.

There was no damage to the Auton vehicle.

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County addresses new state COVID measurement tool Gaston in the highest of three categories: Critical/Red Tier GASTONIA, N.C. – The State of North Carolina recently rolled out a new COVID measurement system, which placed Gaston County in the highest of three categories: a Critical/Red Tier that identifies counties across the state that are seeing the most significant impacts from COVID-19.

The color-coded system breaks counties into three groups based on: percent positive of COVID cases compared to the total number of tests, the case rate per 100,000 residents and the hospital system impact. The county, for months, has provided updates Mon-

CHS GRAD From Page 1 removed from their biological home, foster homes, or were discharged from a residential facility, which means they have all experienced trauma throughout their childhood. That trauma then affects their development as well as their ability to form appropriate relationships with others.

“Throughout my time at this shelter, I was able to see firsthand what having a stable adult in their daily life could do for them.”

She continued, “I spent a lot of time with my kids, and I became an adult they actually trusted and bonded with. It was through my time there, that I discovered so many different problems within the foster care system.

“As a social worker, I often see a lot of different needs in the community and want to fix all of them; however, that is not feasible or wise.”

Amanda noted that about a year after she moved to Nashville, she heard a podcast wherein the founder of National Angels organization was the guest.

“She basically talked about how she started Austin Angels, now National Angels, and why.

At the end of the podcast she said that their dream (at National) was to have a chapter in every major metropolitan area to make sure that every single child in foster care could be reached.

“She then encouraged listeners to reach out to the National team if they were interested in launching a chapter in their city. I knew instantly that this was something I wanted to be a part of because they had found a way to make a difference for a very overlooked population.”

Garren clarified that Nashville Angels is a part of a larger organization called National Angels based in Austin, Texas.

“Austin Angels was the first chapter that started in 2009, and there are currently 22 chapters across the nation! I started the chapter process in Nashville in September of 2018,” she said.

Garren is no stranger to social work, as she worked at the Lincoln County Coalition Against Child Abuse, which is the Children’s Advocacy Center for Lincoln County, and also worked for the CAC in Gaston County as a contract forensic interviewer for a few months.

“I did that before going back to West Virginia for grad school as well,” she said.

As for winding up in Tennessee, she noted, “I actually wanted to move to Nashville after I graduated from Marshall

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day-Friday to a dashboard on its website, keeping residents informed of where Gaston County stands on COVID key metrics.

The county’s public health department and leadership team remains in close communication and coordination with CaroMont Health as this pandemic has evolved.

The County continues to work with its partners in the business community to encourage compliance with mask wearing and capacity restrictions for the safety of all residents. Additionally, the county health department has worked closely with our local schools and congregate care facilities to provide support and guidance.

For residents, a multitude of helpful tools – from links to

COVID testing to a mask meter than rates the risk level of various activities – are available at GastonSaves.com.

Our public health department would like to remind everyone that going into the Thanksgiving holiday, it is more important than ever to note our county’s challenging state related to COVID. The county has already been promoting messaging on how to more safely celebrate this holiday, knowing how easily the virus spreads and how many of the carriers can be asymptomatic.

The health department particularly urges residents to limit gatherings, utilize COVID testing when appropriate, wear masks, and practice social distancing.

(University) in 2015, but it just didn’t work out like I had hoped.

“While I was in grad school, I had gotten comfortable there in Huntington and planned on buying a home there and staying in Huntington. But, God had a different plan for me. I attempted to purchase multiple homes in Huntington, and every single one had an offer accepted before I could even look at the home.

“It was during that process that I realized that I needed to revisit the dream of moving to Nashville. I got to a point of I would rather move to Nashville and it not work out, or not like it, than not even try. I knew I would regret not even trying, so on my last day of grad school (August 2017) I drove my packed U-Haul van to Nashville to move in to an apartment I had never seen. I didn’t have a job, and I didn’t know anyone else in Nashville. It was a huge leap of faith that has paid off over and over again.”

As for the mission of the Nashville Angels agency, Amanda said, “The Nashville Angels mission is to walk alongside children in the foster care system, as well as their caretakers, by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship.

“What that means is we work to provide community and support for those involved in the foster care system through our Love Box Program and Dare to Dream Program.

“The Love Box Program is where we match a group of people in the community with a foster family, and every month for at least a year they take a physical box to their home full of practical items like paper towels, laundry detergent, groceries, school supplies, etc.

“But more importantly, this group becomes an attachment to the foster family home they’re matched with. The Love Box Groups help with babysitting, attending the kids’ extracurricular activity events, and being a support for the foster parents as well. What is so special about this program it supports every single person in the family from foster parents, children placed in foster care, and any biological or adoptive children too.

Garren continued, “The Dare to Dream program is our oneon-one mentorship program for the children who are at risk of aging out of the foster care system. This curriculum-based mentor program is to help teach these teens a variety of life skills while also providing a support system while working to graduate high school and navigating life after graduation.”

Amanda noted 2020 has been a difficult year for them

just like everyone else.

“It was definitely a shock for me as the leader of Nashville Angels to navigate through this global pandemic,” she said.

“In December 2019 I took another leap of faith and quit my full-time job to pursue Nashville Angels full-time. And three months in we had a tornado rip through our town, and a week later the quarantine in Nashville began.

“Because of the shutdown we had to cancel many fundraising events. With being a newer nonprofit in Nashville our biggest goals for 2020 were to get our name and faces out in the community, raise funds to hire a case manager, and serve the community as best we could.

We were unable to host or attend any live events to network and build relationships which then made it difficult to fundraise; however, we have served so many children this year despite all of the challenges we have faced.

“From May through August we served 66 children each of those months, which was a really big deal for us! Our team honestly didn’t think we would reach that many children this year because of the pandemic.

As of October, I forfeited my salary to make sure that Nashville Angels could continue to serve the foster families of Middle Tennessee. Out biggest need is funding to ensure that we can meet the needs of our families and children coming into the holiday season.”

Garren has a staff – counting herself – of four: Joe Barnes, Treasurer; Shelby Mahsman, Events & Fundraising; and Danielle Watson, Social Media, who help her manage and coordinate Nashville Angels and the important and selfless work they do for foster kids.

As far as helping them out, Amanda said, “People can serve with us in person here in Nashville with our ‘giveback days’ throughout the year, or by being in a Love Box Group or being a Dare to Dream mentor.

“But from a distance people can always give financially, sponsor a child or foster family every month to ensure they receive a Love Box, or purchase items from our Amazon Wish Lists for the giveback events throughout the year.”

To donate, go to their website at https://www.nashvilleangels.org/donate.html; to sponsor, do so at: https:// www.nashvilleangels.org/ monthly-sponsorship.html, and to see their Current Amazon Wish List, she said to go to: https://www.amazon.com/ hz/wishlist/ls/1PZYDOM8XOH9S?ref_=wl_share.

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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 20192020 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.

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 students.

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

In 2018-2019, Gaston

In this Career and Technical Education picture from the 2019-2020 academic year, North Gaston High School teacher Derek Clark works with student Caleb Mace, who was in the Wildcats’ automotive services program. (photo provided) 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 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).

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 Superinten-

dent 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 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 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.”

Good News from Gaston County Schools, November 2020 The following “good news” was presented to the Gaston County Board of Education for the month of November 2020: ▪ Students from H.H. Beam Elementary, Belmont Central Elementary, Belmont Middle, Cramerton Middle, East Gaston High School, North Gaston High School, Pinewood Elementary, Pleasant Ridge Elementary, and Rankin Elementary participated in the Mount Holly Lantern Parade, which was held in a reverse format this year because of the pandemic. Students displayed their own handmade lanterns alongside other lanterns that

complemented the “Our Greatest Show on Earth” theme.

▪ The Cramerton Community Committee provided a total of 1,580 cloth masks to the following schools: Page Primary; McAdenville Elementary; New Hope Elementary; and Belmont Central Elementary.

▪ Dr. Cristi Bostic, executive director of secondary instruction, and Dr. Derrick Jackson, executive director of elementary instruction, completed the Aspiring Superintendents Program, which is sponsored by the North Carolina School Superintendents Association.

▪ The following school cafeterias received a 100 percent sanitation grade: H.H. Beam Elementary, W.B. Beam Intermediate, Belmont Central Elementary, Bessemer City Primary, John Chavis Middle, Cherryville High School, Cherryville Elementary, Kiser Elementary, Lowell Elementary, McAdenville Elementary, Page Primary, Springfield Elementary, and Woodhill Elementary.

▪ Ashbrook High School teacher Jesse Birnstihl was selected as the North Carolina English Teachers Association’s Outstanding English Teacher of

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▪ Ashbrook High School student Devan Gilmore conducted a community service project and collected 25 coats for students at Woodhill Elementary.

▪ The following students were chosen as the “Do the Right Thing” award winners for October: Cain Beheler, Sherwood Elementary; Hector Mendez Hernandez, W.C. Friday Middle; and Ben Hayes, Cherryville High School.

▪ W.B. Beam Intermediate received a $1,000 donation from the Don and Carla Beam Family Foundation to purchase extra medical and health supplies.

▪ Belmont Middle School counselor Dr. Ami Parker, who serves as president of the North Carolina School Counselor Association, was invited to serve as an adviser for the N.C. Department of Public Instruction’s bullying campaign.

▪ The Belmont Middle School staff was treated to a delicious lunch sponsored by Ranucci’s Food Truck, Blake Construction, and Sundrop.

▪ Bessemer City High School teacher Jason Crawford received a $2,000 grant from Pisgah Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church to purchase a software program for his class.

▪ Students at Brookside Elementary and Robinson Elementary had the opportunity to observe and learn about the different parts of a helicopter.

Gaston County police officer Danny Hubbard coordinated the program.

▪ Brookside Elementary received a North Carolina flag from N.C. Representative John Torbett.

▪ Carr Elementary kindergarten teacher Ashley Loftis was selected as a James Patterson and Scholastic Books Club Partnership grant winner. She received $500 and 10,500 bonus points

to purchase STEM items for her classroom. In addition, fourth grade teacher TaKasha Morrow won 100 books from the Charlotte Hornets’ Pick and Read webinar.

▪ Carr Elementary kindergarten students were able to enjoy a pumpkin patch at school. The Town of Dallas and the Dallas Police Department donated 100 pumpkins and Walmart in Dallas provided eight large pumpkins for the classrooms. Dr. Rebekah Duncan, principal, read the book “Pumpkin, Pumpkin” to the students, who were able to pick out their own pumpkin.

▪ Cherryville High School students Landrie Wofford and Ben Hayes worked together to sponsor “Kindness Week” activities. Students dressed in orange to make a statement about bullying and wore hats as a fundraiser.

Additionally, the students put inspiring messages in various locations around the school, painted a mural, and placed “Spread Kindness Not Germs” banners at the school entrances.

▪ The Stuart W. Cramer High School Stagestruck Players presented “A Cemetery Walk Through Time” at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Gastonia.

Students gave tours through the cemetery and introduced tour participants to people from the past. The event served as a fundraiser for the school’s theater arts program.

▪ The Stuart W. Cramer High School counseling department participated in New York Life Insurance’s Grief Sensitive Schools Initiative and was awarded a $500 grant for making the school a grief sensitive educational facility. Additionally, teachers received professional training and resources to help students when they are grieving.

▪ Walmart in Dallas provided W.C. Friday Middle School with

funds for the school’s “Leader in Me Seven Habits” pumpkin decorating contest. Students selected one of the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People as a theme for decorating their classroom’s pumpkin. The best-decorated pumpkins received prizes and the top class received the school spirit stick.

▪ The Gaston County Virtual Academy held a drive-through event for K-5 students and teachers to pick up t-shirts, books, cupcakes, and other items.

▪ Highland School of Technology senior Ann Russell is this year’s winner of the DAR Good Citizen Essay Contest, which is sponsored by the Major William Chronicle Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

▪ Highland School of Technology teachers Jennifer Ackerman, Maddie Boyles, Star Edwards, Jennifer Gallagher, Laura Long, Kenneth Pasour, and Matt Renegar received education grants from Pisgah Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Gastonia.

▪ Lingerfeldt Elementary conducted a school beautification day with help from members of First ARP Church in Gastonia. Volunteers cut down several trees and bushes around the school and put down pine straw.

In addition, Home Depot donated 15 bags of mulch.

▪ The Rankin Elementary PTA purchased a new stage curtain for the school.

▪ Warlick Academy counselor Grant Sparks presented a conference workshop titled “It Takes More than Guidance” for the North Carolina School Counselor Association. Additionally, Hunter Huss High School counselor Heather Griffin presented a workshop titled “Leaving Guidance Behind: The New Frontier of School Counseling.”

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The Cherryville Eagle

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

TODAY’S QUOTE:

OPINION

Slow and steady wins the race.

–Robert Loyd

BEST. THANKSGIVING. EVER! There’s a little verse in the Bible (The New Testament) that mentions giving honor to whom honor is due.

It’s just a small part of the larger verse and can be found at the end of the primary verse in chapter 13 of the Apostle Paul’s Epistle to

By Michael Powell the Romans. michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com It reads like Respect to whom rethis in the Amplified spect.

Honor to whom Bible, “For because of this honor. you also pay taxes, for In this opinion column, rulers are servants of God, I want to forgo the hulladevoting themselves to balloo of politics; the lies this very thing. Pay to all and machinations of the what is due them: tax to mainstream media; and whom tax is due; custom the sad, pathetic ramto whom custom; respect blings of all the TV Land to whom respect; honor and ‘Hollyweird’ folks to whom honor (Romans who all think their inces13:6-7) sant dronings, mewlings,

and buzzing actually matter (think Stephen Colbert and Trevor Noah here…).

Right now, I personally want to take the time – and this space – to say a great big word of “Thanks!” to all of the folks who fed the hungry at last Saturday’s 12th Annual Cherryville Community Thanksgiving Meal.

For the last 12 of the 13 years my wife and I have been blessed to call this great little town our home, so many folks have come together to take the time to cook, serve up, plate, and deliver piping hot turkey and dressing, potatoes, corn, and green beans, along with all the “fixin’s” needed to make for a very Happy Thanksgiving for those who would not normally have one.

Now, I know many of

Why do we take to the streets?

by LEWIS WAHA, M.A. Guest columnist

We Americans are quick to take our disagreements to the streets. In 2020, we have claimed many causes to do so.

Millions came out to protest police violence and “resist” fascism. Others “rallied” against COVID19 lockdowns and voter fraud. We may amass crowds to evoke sympathy or provoke debate. But demonstrations aggravate and intimidate, often drawing counter protesters if not ending in violence.

And even when gatherings generate debate, we are tempted to settle them by who had the larger crowd size rather than the merits of the case.

So, what’s the value of taking to the streets?

Many take the question as defending the status quo rather than challenging it.

British-born philosopher Os Guinness helps us see it as a challenge in his 2018 book, “Last Call for Liberty”. For him, “the streets” are synonymous with the ever-present danger of supposing we can force our vision of freedom onto others. He contends that this is what soured the notoriously bloody French Revolution of 1789 and its spiritual successors. And he fears that America is at risk as we are forgetting the different vision that our country was founded upon and improved by.

To show the flaw of the

by REBECCA WEBER We’re fast approaching the ninth month of the COVID-19 lockdown and if we were going to see a coronavirus Baby Boom this year, it would be starting now.

The term, Baby Boomers, became part of the vernacular at the end of World War II. As discharged soldiers returned home after years of deprivation there was a surge in the number of births. Almost 77 million newborns were added to the population in the U.S. – 40 percent of the American population at the time.

Ten thousand Baby Boomers turn 65 years of age each and every day; they make up the segment of the U.S. population born between the years of 1946 and 1964.

Will we see a similar spike due to the self-isolation required as a result of the coronavirus outbreak of 2020? When the notion of self-isolation was becoming a reality, the speculation was that potential moms and dads were going to have a lot of alone time on their hands and they would probably be spending more time in the bedroom, triggering another Baby Boom. But it’s not likely to happen. In fact, the experts are predicting a sharp decline in births.

The Brookings Institute, for example, predicts that next year there will be as many as half a million fewer babies born and it is because of the COVID crisis.

Perhaps the post-war Baby Boom happened because the newfound peace served to motivate all of those Rosie the Riveters to

vision of 1789, Guinness taps French philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau’s important work “The Social Contract”. Asserting that “Man is born free, but he is everywhere in chains,” Rousseau implies that what’s needed is for the right people with the right ideas to come along and remove those chains.

Guinness is chilled by how the Enlightenment thinker pays off the premise: “Whoever refuses to pay obedience to the general will shall be liable to be compelled to it by the force of the whole body.

And this is in effect nothing more than that he may be compelled to be free.”

The license to coerce the unwilling underwrites a See STREETS, Page 6

start or increase the size of their families but the pandemic is likely to have had the opposite effect. We must also consider the fact that modern day moms are not like the stay-at-home moms of yore. They don’t rely on a ‘breadwinner’ because they are breadwinners themselves and COVID-19 inspires angst rather than romance.

The Brookings report, which cites the Spanish Flu of 1918 and the Great Recession of 2007-2009, seems to corroborate that notion. The report states that, “an analysis of the Great Recession leads us to predict that women will have many fewer babies in the short term, and for some of them, a lower total number of children over their lifetimes.” It also notes that a “drop in See BABY BOOM, Page 6

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are the absolute embodiment of what our Lord and Savior talked about when He said, “Feed My sheep.” And while He may have been referring to feeding them spiritually in His command to Peter, many of us believers have, throughout the years, taken Christ’s words to also have an impact and meaning on feeding them physically as well, if you have the means to do so.

I know many in Cherryville and the small towns nearby are suffering in this time of COVID. Jobs have been lost or salaries have been cut. Businesses that once thrived during our booming economy have shut down, some never to reopen. In my lifetime, I don’t know that I have ever seen a crisis of this proportion,

though I know there are some alive in Cherryville today who have, up close and personal!

To all of you who worked that Saturday, Nov. 21, at the 12th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal, you make me; you make us all, so very proud to be human beings; to be Christians; to be God-fearing people; and certainly, to be Americans, making a difference in the lives of those who maybe can’t help themselves right now.

From the bottom of my heart – from all our hearts – thank you! THANK YOU so very much!

You have given me; given us all, the best Thanksgiving EVER and a reason to keep hoping for a better future.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, y’all!

America is ready for some cheer, brightness and hope

No ‘Baby Boom’ this year; the virus has put a damper on pregnancies Guest column

these folks who, through the years, have done this, and to a person, I know them well enough to know they would not want to be named in this column.

I get that; I do. I wouldn’t steal their blessing from God for any reason by calling out their names, possibly ruining their joy in the Lord at getting to be a silent blessing to someone, or a group of someone’s; seeking no glory for themselves for any reason; but giving God all the glory, now and forevermore, amen!

But I just have to say to these folks – and you know who you are – may God richly bless you now and forever for your selfless sacrifice for others, many of whom you cannot possibly know. You

When I was a child, I thought Christmas would never come. The weeks Glenn Mollette dragged Guest Editorial by while I wore out the toy sections of the Sears and Penny’s catalogs, hoping Santa might stop by. I always looked for Santa Claus and tried to stay awake on Christmas Eve just to catch a glimpse of the jolly big guy. Typically, I would see him at the five and dime store or G.C. Murphy’s. I always had a list longer than Santa could carry. However, Santa typically managed to show up with something on Christmas thanks to hard working parents who loved Christmas and giving as much as they could.

The anticipation of

Christmas was an adrenaline boost as a child.

The hopes and dreams of what might come or be always was exciting. The downtime came when late on Christmas day I had to reconcile that Christmas wouldn’t happen again for another year. I dreaded seeing the Christmas tree and the outside lights come down. Christmas was always a good winter mood boost. My dad didn’t put a lot of Christmas lights up outside but the ones he did put on the house always seemed beautiful and filled the outside air with cheer, brightness and hope.

America is ready for some cheer, brightness and hope and it’s coming.

Santa Claus won’t be dropping this down the chimney but it’s coming soon via your local medical care provider. This one is on its way via pharmaceutical company Pfizer and bio-

technology company Moderna. Millions of doses of a vaccine for COVID-19 are ready to be released. This vaccine is not coming too early for a country that has been paralyzed by sickness and death.

While the release of these vaccines is coming in record time it’s still too late for many. Millions of Americans have been blindsided by this ugly disease that took their lives. People are sick today and desperately need this medicine. For all of us it cannot come soon enough.

Business owners, restaurants, schools, churches, families, factories, the travel industry and old fashion family gatherings are more than ready for these miracle drugs that will hopefully save us from COVID-19.

Americans are living in anticipation of a lot this December. Millions are See AMERICA, Page 6

Giving thanks to society’s economic benefactors

by DR. MARK W. HENDRICKSON Guest columnist

With all the attention commanded by the presidential campaign, election, and aftermath, plus the ongoing COVID-19 story, many other issues have faded into the background. Though escaping the headlines, some of these other issues will be with us for a long time, and contributions to the public discussion of such issues will often have a long-term impact.

One such issue is a long-time favorite of progressives: income

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inequality. The most influential recent addition to the discussion is a study announced by the renowned RAND Corporation in September.

RAND’s detailed, thorough, meticulous study about income inequality in the United States is titled, “Trends in Income From 1975 to 2018.”

The author’s main thesis is that there has been a wider distribution of incomes in the last four decades than in the three previous decades – the post-war period 19451975. This is the author’s way of saying that the richest Americans’ in-

come has been growing faster than the average incomes of the non-rich.

I don’t dispute the author’s conclusions. But the proper response to that conclusion is: “So what?”

The mathematics may be correct, but there is nothing about disparities in income that is inherently unjust. First of all, there is no known “right” distribution of income.

Secondly, the key question to ask about any particular distribution of income is whether the factors that caused it are just or unjust.

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Future hope is found in Jesus today God sent His son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to Sonship.”

But why do we JEANNA S. SPIKER need a Savior?

Genesis 3:1-7 explains how sin entered the This week Christians world when Adam and around the world have Eve disobeyed God and begun to celebrate the in so doing severed the Advent season; we are relationship that they had celebrating the birth of the with God. This disobedipromised Savior. In the ence caused a sin curse to Bible, in Galatians 4:4–5, be placed on Adam and we read, “But when the his children. That curse is set time had fully come, still in place today and it by JEANNA S. SPIKER Director of Music, Children, and Youth Mt. Zion Baptist Church – Cherryville

“Christmas Carols” A s we step into the holiday season, one of my favorite parts of Christm a s DANYALE PATTERSON is the songs.

They bring back fond childhood memories of family, friends, and church gatherings which were all filled with food, laughter, and a lot of singing. Music, especially singing, is a great way to express joy. James 5:13 states, “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.” The good news is you don’t have to sound good to sing praises to God. King David proclaims in Psalm 98:4, “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises”! One Christmas song - Carol of the Bells - reminds me how much joy music brings us. As we are listening to the song, it feels like we do not have a care in the world. Here are a few of the lyrics: Hark how the bells, Sweet silver bells, All seem to say, Throw cares away Christmas is here, Bringing good cheer, To young and old, Meek and the bold.

Ding dong ding dong That is their song With joyful ring All caroling.

One seems to hear Words of good cheer From everywhere Filling the air.

Did you know that God enjoys singing and music?

After all, he is the creator and originator of it.

Zephaniah 3:17 states, “The LORD your God is in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He

will rejoice over you with singing.” I often ponder on how much our Heavenly Father loves and delights in his children. He takes pleasure in his people. The Lord is full of compassion and tender mercy. His love draws us close and ignites in us a passion to worship him.

In Psalm 150:1-6, King David - a passionate worshiper of God - believed in utilizing all the instruments to praise God including the cymbals. He exclaimed, “Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp!

Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high-sounding cymbals. Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord.

Praise ye the Lord.”

PRAY THIS PRAYER: “Lord, you’re so kind and tenderhearted to those who don’t deserve it and so patient with people who fail you! Your love is like a flooding river overflowing its banks with kindness. It’s hard to comprehend this love.

It makes me want to sing and give you the praise due unto your name. Thank you for your great love for me. I appreciate that you sing over me. Lord, I will sing to you songs of worship and adoration. There is no one like you in all the earth. In Jesus’ name I pray - Amen.”

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falls on each of us because we are all descendants of Adam. The punishment for the curse is death and eternal separation from God. God loves us so much that He made a way to restore our relationship with Him. Jesus, our Savior, is that way. When Jesus was born, He was born to a virgin meaning that His father was not Adam, but God. He was born sinless and He lived a sinless life that he freely offered as a sacrifice and payment for our sin curse.

We only have to accept the gift of salvation

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a sinless life all the while showing us how we should live and love one another.

Here in 2020, 2,000 years after this first coming of Christ, we find hope in the promise that Jesus will come again to gather His people to Him. We can invite Him to come in and abide with us. When He dwells within us and we in Him we find peace for our troubled minds and rest for our weary souls. While we wait in expectation, we can find strength for our journey in this present situation. We do not need to live in fear

if we put our trust in Him, for He said in John 14:3, “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with Me, that you also may be where I am.”

We know that God keeps His promises. We can look to the future and hold on to the promise of Christ’s return. We can say, “Even, so, Lord, come.”

Jesus gives us hope for the future today.

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Places of Worship

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 1203 St. Mark’s Church Road, Cherryville, NC Anthony Grove Baptist Church 100 Anthony Grove Road Crouse, NC 704-435-6001 Bess Chapel United Methodist Church 6073 Flay Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-7969 Bethlehem United Methodist Church 6753 NC 182 Highway Cherryville, NC 704-435-1608 Blessed Hope Baptist Church 3357 Fallston-Waco Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-8530 Body of Christ Fellowship Center 405 S. Cherokee Street Cherryville, NC www.bodyofchrist7.com Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Cherryville, NC Pastor Clifton Morgan Cherryville Church of God 810 East Main Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-2275 Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church 318 W. Ballard Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6934

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offered by Jesus by repenting and confessing our sins to Him and then living our lives for Jesus.

For 4,000 years the people waited for this promised Savior to come.

When the time was right God sent His Son to redeem humankind. God kept the promise that He made to Adam and Eve in the Garden. The birth of Jesus, the Savior, brought their hope to life. He brought light into the darkness. He brought peace for the weary. He restored the severed relationship that had been lost long ago. Jesus lived

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First Church of the Nazarene 301 North Elm Street Cherryville, NC 828-838-2428 First Presbyterian Church 107 West Academy Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6064 First United Methodist Church 601 N. Pink St. Cherryville, NC 704-435-6732 First Wesleyan Church 800 North Pink Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6069 Free Saints Chapel Church 813 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-0949 Gospel Way Baptist Church 3904 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Cherryville, NC 866-356-3219 Jesus Servant Ministries 108 N. Mountain St. Cherryville, NC 704-769-8085 Legacy Church 805 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-457-9615

Oak Grove AME Zion Church 542 Flint Hill Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3687 Oak Grove Baptist Church 219 Tot Dellinger Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3053 Revival Tabernacle 1104 Delview Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-4073

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

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

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

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Teacher Shelley Campbell helps out at last Saturday’s 12th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal. Shelley is the sister of Tammy Campbell, who was one of the event’s organizers.

MEAL From Page 1 came by to pick up plates where to go once they entered, and where to exit after they got their meals.

Campbell noted again how her volunteers in the Legion building’s kitchen cooked the meals – with everyone masked and gloved, of course, as per COVID-19 pandemic rules and procedures.

As she said in last week’s Eagle article, “We had the take-out area set up like normal; we just had to limit how many people we had in there.

“We had a few outside (of the Legion building) to get the number of how many plates a pick-up person needed.

“They gave that number to a person at the front of the building, who then relayed that to the to-go staff. They then got that number of plates and took them out to the front staff and who gave them to them, either by placing their food in their trunk or back seat, kind of like a pizza place. They then drove away and we went on to the next car.”

AMERICA From Page 4 hoping for a job, an unemployment check and a roof over their heads. They are hoping Congress will get their act together and approve one more stimulus package. Many Americans this year dread Christmas because they don’t have any money and life is filled with worry and uncertainty.

For them, life is dragging by and better times can’t come

BABY BOOM From Page 4 hoping for a job, an unemployment check and a roof over their heads. They are hoping Congress will get their act together and approve one more stimulus package. Many Americans this year dread Christmas because they don’t have any money and life is filled with worry and uncertainty.

For them, life is dragging by and better times can’t come quick enough.

Fellow organizer and former Food Lion Manager, Max Jonas, said last week that Food Lion cooked 38 whole turkeys, then deboned them upon arrival before serving them.

Additionally, they also provided green beans, corn, turkey gravy, sweet potatoes and yams, dressing, and slaw for the meals.

Jonas thanked Food Lion store manager Tammy Evans and department manager Karen Newton, and the Food Lion staff for helping out with the Thanksgiving Meal.

Another of the event’s organizers, Cherryville Area Ministries Director Sherry Curry, also helped at the event.

Mrs. Curry noted last week that the event being a drivethrough was “…good as far as this pandemic was concerned,” which meant less contact from the people serving the food to those receiving the meals.

Curry noted, “It was also great to see many of the Cherryville-area churches and others volunteer and get involved with this feeding ministry.” quick enough.

We will get through this in America and our vaccines will not only turn America around but will help millions of others in other nations as well. While this Christmas is still going to be tough there are some lights burning. The lights are going to get brighter for 2021.

Some real cheer, brightness and hope are coming.

Let’s get through this safely and plan one big Christmas celebration for next year.

We will get through this in America and our vaccines will not only turn America around but will help millions of others in other nations as well. While this Christmas is still going to be tough there are some lights burning. The lights are going to get brighter for 2021. Some real cheer, brightness and hope are coming.

Let’s get through this safely and plan one big Christmas celebration for next year.

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To draw a contrast with America’s enduring revolution, Guinness drafts John Adams. Writing to a friend decades after the War for Independence, Adams describes a “revolution before the Revolution.” This was a transformation “in the hearts and minds of the people; a change in their religious sentiments of their duties and obligations.” As Guinness sees it, this prerequisite to liberation is what kept the struggle on the streets from “overwhelming” the people as it did in France.

The change Adams identifies isn’t fluffy sentimentalism but moral substance inherited from the

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to the widening gap in incomes. The rich didn’t make them choose this lifestyle. (For more on social and economic pathologies, see Charles Murray’s 2012 book “Coming Apart.” Murray documents widespread cultural shifts – none being imposed on the poor by the rich – that are highly correlated to lagging prosperity.)

We can help those in need through both private efforts and by eliminating public policies that retard or distort economic production (and sadly, there are many of those), but let’s not persecute the innocent. As Thanksgiving approaches, we should be thankful to society’s economic benefactors rather than condemn them because of the wrong-headed ideology of egalitarianism, which is nothing but irrational disdain for the individual economic differences that are the mainspring of economic progress for all.

Protestant Reformation.

It’s the American notion of covenant, shaped by reading the book of Exodus as a divine example for human government.

It’s not a prescription for hierarchy or a contract for loosely affiliated individuals, but a “pattern for liberation” applying to a whole people. That pattern is discerned in the Sinai wilderness, after God leads Israel out of Egypt.

In the course of taking up their covenant with God, the Jewish people utter three separate times and unanimously, “All that the LORD has spoken, we will do.” Guinness sees this sequence as marking covenants with three features: they are freely chosen, they constitute a “morally binding pledge,” and they entail a “reciprocal responsibility of ‘all for all’.”

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mind, we see that covenant is thicker than contract. Whereas contracts have escape clauses, the parties of covenant are stuck with each other.

One party can’t just banish or subjugate another if stubborn differences arise.

Rather, each is bound to exercise with the other the patience and self-restraint appropriate to equal partners. If Guinness correctly distinguishes between the visions of 1776 and 1789, then keeping our liberty depends on retrieving, developing, and exercising the covenant virtues of 1776.

This isn’t to say that taking to the streets has no place in our politics. After all, the civil rights marches of the 1960s effected an end to the evil of racial segregation. But they were a carefully crafted challenge whose very form

was apt to overturning a specific regime of unequal dignity. And they were linked to a movement appealing to, as Martin Luther King, Jr. called it, the “promissory note” of the American Declaration of Independence.

Understandably, we who feel righteous indignation today want to see ourselves in continuity with a morally glorious legacy of taking to the streets. But glorious moments tend to be exceptions, not the rule. Contra the utopian expectations of the Enlightenment, pitched moral battles are few and far between.

Rather, it’s little acts upholding the distinctly biblical and American bonds of love that will preserve and extend liberty and justice for all.

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To elaborate: To assume that the distribution of Americans’ income in the 19461975 period is “right” or “normal” or “better” or “fairer” than has occurred or will occur in other periods is completely arbitrary. In a market economy, there will be fluctuations – sometimes rather large fluctuations – of income distribution, each of them reflecting current economic and political conditions. To pick a certain timeframe and designate it as “the way things are supposed to be” is pure whimsy, not science.

The causes of differences of income can be nefarious or benign, unjust or just. They are unjust when political powers rig the system so that the political insiders benefit at the expense of everyone else. Think of

exchange for having provided things of economic value to their fellow humans. They have no power to force anyone to buy their product.

People willingly give their money to “rich corporations” because they value what they are purchasing more than they value the money they are paying; were it not so, the transaction would not take place. A free society with voluntary economic exchange is a positive-sum world. In a market economy, both parties to transactions profit from exchange.

On the downside, many Americans’ incomes have fallen due to lifestyle decisions.

One startling example: demographer Nicholas Eberstadt’s “ten-million man army” of working-age American males who have voluntarily dropped out of the regular job market, choosing to sponge off family or friends. Their incomes have fallen to negligible levels, thereby adding

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18th century France and contemporary (socialist) Venezuela, for example.

Those who protest how unfair it is that some Americans have gotten so rich (most prominently, politicians like Bernie Sanders and AOC) do not understand the concept of profits nor how profits are earned.

They are under the spell of what the great economist Ludwig von Mises called “the Montaigne dogma” – the fallacious notion that “no profit whatever can possibly be made but at the expense of another” (Montaigne’s exact words). In an unfree society, such as France under Louis XVI, there is a zero-sum world in which the poor were poor because the rich were rich. But that is a gross misrepresentation of a market-based economy based on private property and voluntary choices.

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Lady Ironmen volleyball teams get first wins of season Varsity ladies currently 1-3 overall; 1-2 in SPC 1A play

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Lady Ironmen volleyball coach Leigh Kiser said of her teams, “There’s always more on the line when your rivals from Bessemer City pay a visit to Nixon Gym.” She was referring, of course, to last week’s Thursday, Nov. 19, matchup when the Lady Ironmen teams (varsity and JV) put together their first complete game of the season, coming away with their first win of the season over the Lady Yellow Jackets 3-0, by scores of 25-12, 25-13, 25-12.

Coach Kiser said her team was ready from the first serve of the game, adding she was able to give all 12 of her players some playing time in the win.

Said Kiser, “Rival games are always fun and our team played like they were ready to win. Juniors Addie Eaker,

Katie Eaker, and Skye Reed combined for 15 kills, which were set up by sophomore setter Rileigh Kiser’s 12 assists. Kiser (#31) also led the way with 10 digs and 4 serve aces for the winners.

On Monday, Nov. 23, the CHS ladies traveled to play what Coach Kiser noted may be the most improved team in the conference, the Highland Tech Rams.

Said Kiser, “The Rams have the reigning conference player of the year, along with some other hitters, great defense and great serving.”

The Lady Rams didn’t waste time in sending the Lady Ironmen back to Cherryville with a 3-0 loss by scores of 25-14, 25-19, 25-7.

In this matchup, it was Lady Ironmen varsity players Addie Eaker and Skye Reed each contributing three (3) serve aces, and Megan Smith and Rileigh Kiser leading the defense with five (5) digs apiece.

Kiser said her ladies were back home at Nixon Gym on Tuesday, Nov. 24, facing off against confer-

ence powerhouse Lincoln Charter who – surprisingly – dropped their first conference match last week to Highland Tech’s Lady Rams.

Coach Kiser said her teams really played hard, but the Lady Eagles of Lincoln Charter were out to prove they still were one of THE teams to beat, as they blasted the CHS ladies 3-0, by scores of 25-10, 25-9, 25-9.

Senior Reese Hoyle was the stat leader with four (4) kills in this losing effort.

In Junior Varsity action, the Lady Ironmen also picked up the season’s first win 2-0, at home against BC’s JV Lady 'Jackets.

Kiser noted the scores in this one were 25-14, and 25-6. For the JV ladies, freshman Taylor Digh was the stat leader with nine (9) serve aces.

At Highland Tech, the JV Lady Rams made quick work of the JV Lady Ironmen 2-0. Scores in this one were 25-8 and 25-18.

Said Kiser, “Briley Wright had four (4) digs to lead our defense.”

In further JV action, Lincoln Charter’s JV squad made quick work (2-0) of the CHS JV’s last Tuesday at Nixon, by scores of 25-8 and 25-11. Again Taylor Digh led the CHS JV ladies with four (4) serve aces.

Coach Kiser noted that (after the Thanksgiving break) both of her Lady Ironmen squads played host to conference opponents Piedmont Charter (Away/ Dec. 1) and Thomas Jefferson (Home/Dec. 3).

The two teams’ records are: Varsity – 1-3 (overall); 1-2 (SCP 1A); and JV – 1-3 (overall); 1-2 (SPC 1A).

(Stats and additional information by Brian Kiser)

Lady Ironman sophomore Rileigh Kiser prepares to serve the ball at the Nov. 23 game against visiting BCHS. (photos by MEP/the Eagle/CF Media)

As her Lady Ironmen teammates Katie Eaker, Reese Hoyle, Rileigh Kiser, and Megan Smith watch, Skye Reed puts the ball back across the net to the Lady Yellow Jackets of Bessemer City High.

Under the watchful eye of Coach Leigh Kiser (right), right side hitter Skye Reed prepares to serve the ball to the Lady Jackets of BCHS.

Junior middle hitter Addie Eaker puts the ball back across the net during last Tuesday’s SPC 1A match at Nixon Gym against the visiting Bessemer City volleyball team.

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The Cherryville New Year’s Shooter’s, Inc., sign-up schedule is in for this year. Secretary Rusty Wise said the group is not having any indoor meetings or gatherings this year,

adding that everything will be outside. He added, “It’s going to be a little different this year.” Member sign-up times are all on Wednesdays. The dates are: Dec. 9, 16, 23, and 30, with all

meeting times at 6 to 7 p.m.

The meetings will be held at the American Legion Post 100 building, located at 215 N Pink St., Cherryville, and will be in the parking lot.

Traditional New Year’s shooters December meetings The Traditional New Year Shooters will meet each Tuesday in December.

They met on Dec. 1, with the remaining dates as follows: Dec. 8, 15, 23, and 30.

The meetings are held at 7 p.m., in the bay at Hugh’s Pond Fire Dept. The group’s officers ask that each member select one meeting only to attend when they are prepared to pay dues and purchase any powder and caps they may need. Masks will be required while on the Fire Department’s property and social distancing will be enforced.

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PASTURE FOR RENT. Barn with (3) 12x12 stalls & large feed room, 8 acres, water & plenty of grass. Limit 3 horses. $275 month. (704) 739-3165

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

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

SEMI FIRM FULL SIZE MATTRESS and box springs.

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

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MARILYN MONROE CALENDARS, 9 of different years, $10 each. Also, hardback book with many pictures, $25.

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

The Cherryville Eagle

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Gaston College Nursing program ranked as one of the best in North Carolina

USMC trainee Jerran Croft on the rifle range during boot camp at Parris Island. (photos provided)

Marine Jerran Croft standing in front of the Iwo Jima Memorial at Parris Island.

USMC From Page 1 all of the schooling he can while in the Marines.”

While a student at Cherryville High School Jerran was a wide receiver and cornerback all four years he was there.

Said Robin, “Even though Jerran’s decision was very hard on our family at first, we have learned to accept his decision, because it was his decision, not ours.

“We are so very proud of him and honored that he is one of the few that is willing to give it all for his country. I believe all people in the military must have a higher calling from God to do what they do. I am so thankful for each and every one of them! They truly are very special people!”

Mrs. Croft continued, “Jerran is the youngest of four. My oldest daughter, Sierra Croft, graduated from

NC State in 2017 with a Chemical Engineering degree. My other son, Jesse Croft, II, went to Cape Fear Community College but decided to come home and go to work. My youngest daughter, Savannah Croft, graduated this year from NC State with a Sustainable Materials and Technology degree, and then there is Jerran, my Marine.”

The Croft’s don’t yet know where their son will be posted, but they know he will give the Marines 110 percent, because that’s the kind of guy he is.

Cherryville High School has a proud and storied history of its students serving in the various branches of the U.S. military.

Ironman Jerran Croft now joins those ranks, continuing to make his mark as a part of that great bunch of young men and women who have served and continue to serve their country.

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

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

DALLAS – The Gaston College Associate Degree Nursing program and Practical Nursing program are among the top 10 programs in North Carolina for 2020.

According to a recent media release, the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program ranks fifth statewide for the 10 Best Nursing Schools in North Carolina Offering ADN Programs, according to Nursingprocess. org (a guide to Nursing and Healthcare Education).

Based on the Ranking Methodology, Nursingprocess. org analyzed all 90 Schools in North Carolina offering nursing education to come up with a list of the best schools for associate degree programs in nursing.

The education experts at RNCareers.org rank the ADN program at number 8 in the state and 54 in the nation after looking at first-time NCLEX-RN passing rates, the number of students taking the test, the program nursing accreditation and more. In addition, the College’s ADN program and LPN to RN program rank at number 22 among the best RN programs in the state

by RegisteredNursing.org. The organization analyzed 82 nursing programs in North Carolina and recently published their annual findings of the best nursing schools in the state and the country.

Also, PracticalNursing.org, the leading LPN advancement and ranking agency, analyzed 39 schools and ranked Gaston College’s Practical Nursing (LPN) program as number 9.

The nursing programs were assessed on “several factors which represent how well a program supports students towards licensure and beyond.”

The organization analyzes past and present first time Na-

Gaston College Nursing students who are taking part in the college’s ADN and PN programs are shown working on their nursing skills and techniques at the college. (photo provided) tional Council Licensure Examination exam passing rates, weighted by year. North Carolina’s rankings were based on the years 2015 through 2019.

In addition, the team of educators and medical assistants from Medicalassistantadvice. com ranks the College’s Medical Assisting program at number 3 among the best 20 MA programs in the state for 2020.

The five-semester Associate Degree Nursing program is designed to prepare graduates to assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care. Students who earn an ADN are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam. The three-semester Practical Nursing program prepares students to care for patients with a variety of medical-surgical problems and to apply to take the NCLEX-PN which is required for practice as a practical nurse.

Gaston College also offers an LPN to RN option associate degree designed for students who have already met the requirements to be a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Fifty-four Practical Nursing graduates were honored on Aug. 6, 2020, at a pinning cer-

emony that marked their completion of the program. In May, 48 LPN to RN graduates and 31 ADN graduates participated in pinning ceremonies. To accommodate COVID-19 restrictions, the Gaston College Health and Human Services administration and the Nursing program faculty planned and implemented safe, socially distanced alternatives to the pinning ceremonies that are usually held indoors with graduates’ families and friends in attendance.

Each Practical Nursing student, accompanied by family and household members, was given an assigned time to drive up to a specified area on the Gaston College Lincoln Campus; LPN to RN and ADN students went to the Dallas campus.

College faculty and staff, safely positioned nearby on the campuses, cheered, and offered congratulations as the student and one family member exited their car and walked by. After the family member pinned the student, photo opportunities were allowed near large banners featuring each graduate’s name.

The ceremonies were the

culmination of a semester that also was adapted to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines. In March 2020, the North Carolina Community College System directed that colleges utilize an online delivery method to the fullest extent possible. As there is a critical need for health services in response to the pandemic, allowances were made so the nursing programs could offer classroom instruction as long as students and faculty followed appropriate social distancing and safety measures. The programs offered some face-toface laboratory and simulation exercises to meet program-specific requirements. Lectures were presented in both synchronous and asynchronous online learning formats.

“We are very proud of all our nursing students and of our faculty and staff,” said Dr. Alison Abernathy, Dean of Health and Human Services. “They all are very aware of the vital services nurses provide – especially in these difficult times – and, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 restrictions, they completed their programs with outstanding success.”

The Practical Nursing 2020 graduating class has a 100 percent NCLEX passage rate, and there is a 96 percent NCLEX passage rate for the LPN to RN and the ADN graduating classes. Gaston College Nursing Programs are nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Individuals interested in additional information about Gaston College Nursing Programs should contact the Admissions Specialist for the Nursing Programs at (704) 922-6469, or (704) 748-5221.

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WBBI students of the month for October 2020 W. Blaine Beam Intermediate acknowledged its October Students of the Month for 2020 for their in-school and remote attendance; completed work assignments and overall positive attitude. They received a McDonald’s gift card (sponsored by WB Beam PTO), a certificate and other

goodies! Congratulations!

Cohort A students are: Jenny Brown, Joseph DePietro, Dylan Hughes, Cole Carpenter, Jayden Adams, and Curtis Kester. Cohort B students are Will Pruitt, Jypsie Pope, Jackson Withers, Aiden Thomas, Brandon Wiley, and Aaron Moss (PHOTOS PROVIDED)

Jenny Brown

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