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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

CPD makes numerous 2021-2022 budget draft drug arrests, netting proposal handed out at April 12 Council session multiple suspects

Cherryville staff and Chief Jenks and Capt. sale and delivery (of con- employees Green;

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor Doolittle noted the numer- trolled substances); posses- Sigmon recognized michael@cfmedia.info ous arrests resulted from an sion of methamphetamine, eight-month long narcotics heroin, marijuana and pills. by Council for their Cherryville Police De- investigation.

“Other charges that hard work

partment Chief Cam Jenks and Capt. Brian Doolittle recently released information on numerous narcotics arrests the department made on what Chief Jenks noted were, “multiple suspects.”

In the department’s media release, Chief Jenks said the charges that were filed on the listed subjects include possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver (PWIMSD) controlled substances (CS);

were filed include conspiracy to sell a controlled substance, and maintaining a dwelling for sale of a controlled substance,” said Capt. Doolittle.

Doolittle also noted some See CPD, Page 2

New York Bee Gees - Opening Act on May 1, 2021 at Patriot’s Park. (Photo provided)

City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Department launches concert series Live Music at Patriots Park to begin May 1st Live entertainment is back at Patriots Park! The City of Kings Mountain Special Events Department is proud to bring live music back to Downtown Kings Mountain with the “Live Music at Patriots Park” Concert Series The series, two years in

the making, brings a diverse group of entertainers to the Liberty Falls Amphitheatre covering Beach, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Classic Rock and much more!

“The only thing that is better than music - Live music,” says Christy Conner, Special Events Director with the City of Kings Mountain. “We have a top notch diverse group of talent scheduled to hit the stage.

They are some of the hottest bands currently trending in the entertainment industry.”

The line-up for this series includes: May 1 - New York Bee Gees-Opening Act, Gary Lowder and Smokin Hot; Pre-Show 6:00 PM/Concert 7:00 PM. June 5 - East Coast Party Band- Pre-Show 6:00 PM/ Concert 7:00PM. See CONCERT, Page 9

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The Cherryville City Council met last Monday night, April 12, at the Cherryville Fire Department, recognizing two employees; one for longevity of service to the City and the other with a proclamation, as well as taking care of items previously discussed at its March work session.

Mayor H.L. Beam, III spoke briefly during his “Mayor’s Comments” section talking about the American Recovery (or Rescue) Act that was passed by Congress in which Cherryville could possibly receive as much as $1.78 million to help with various infrastructure issues.

The amount, he noted, would be broken up into two parcels of money; $890,000 given sometime this year, and the second $890,000 given out next year.

Center authorities noted need for vigilance as child abuse doesn’t just stop at month of April

“This money will require us to report our usage of it as well as audits and such,” Mayor Beam said, adding that some of the items the money cannot be used for include roads, debt cancellations, and retirement. The money, if we can get it, will go to water and sewer, storm water issues,

COVID salary replacement, and other issues covered in the ARA. According to the web site, taxfoundation.org, in in part reads that in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), “The United States has provided about $6 trillion See COUNCIL, Page 6

CHS senior end-of-year grad info helps prepare students, parents CHS staff, faculty, Senior class Advisors want seniors to know they look forward to celebrating the Class of 2021

by MICHAEL E. POWELL

Lighthouse Center shines light on Child Abuse Prevention

Professional Municipal Clerk Paige H. Green was recognized at the Monday, April 12, Cherryville City Council meeting by Mayor H.L. Beam, III and the Council members with a proclamation recognizing her for her work for the City and recognizing the week of May 2 through May 8, as Professional Municipal Clerk’s Week. (photo by MEP/the Eagle/CF Media)

Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The Senior Class Advisors, along with Principal Kevin Doran, Assistant Principal Jada Warnock,

and the school’s counselors, teachers and staff know how important it is to have all the proper information handy as 2020-2021 winds down toward graduation.

To that end, Mr. Doran noted a letter with all pertinent information was sent to the graduating seniors and their parents with important end-of-year general information.

In addition to making sure the graduating senior has paid his or her fines

to the school and turned in their sports uniforms, it notes all scholarship and college acceptance information must be turned in to the school’s guidance counselors and that the letter’s listed dress code for graduation applies to all seniors, adding that the proper cap and gown, with no personalization or decoration, must be worn at that time.

It is stressed that any fines not paid by graduation See CHS, Page 2

by MICHAEL E. POWELL

This year’s high school graduation will take a turn towards normalcy

Editor michael@cfmedia.info

by ALAN HODGE alan@cfmedia.info

According to a media release from Gastonia’s The Lighthouse Children’s Advocacy Center, April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and they want everyone to know about and be aware of it.

After all, a child’s life may well depend upon it.

Because of COVID concerns, last year’s Gaston County high school graduation ceremonies were a socially distant departure from the usual festivities.

This year, the Class of 2021 event will look more like the traditional deal – but with a twist on the time frame.

Ergo, Gaston County Schools plans to hold in-person ceremonies for high school graduations and the ceremonies will be held

See ABUSE, Page 5 From left to right (Morgan Lail, Shiniqua Lee, Hannah Hopper, Heather Kauffman, and Belinda Butler). (photo provided)

outdoors in cohorts.

The graduations were originally scheduled for Saturday, May 29, but Gaston Schools leaders approved a plan at the March 15 meeting that will break graduation up into groups and times to allow for current COVID-19 protocols.

Graduation for most Gaston County high schools will be held the night of Friday, May 28.

Traditionally, graduations were held on Saturday mornings.

Each school would hold

two graduation ceremonies on May 28, with the Cohort A family starting at 5:30 p.m., and Cohort B family starting at 8 p.m.

These schools include: Ashbrook, Bessemer City, Cherryville, East Gaston, Forestview, Highland Hunter Huss, North Gaston, South Point, and Stuart W. Cramer.

The following schools will hold graduation ceremonies on the following days: Gaston Early College – May 20, Gaston Virtual See NORMALCY, Page 9

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■ OBITUARIES

Robert Shook CHERRYVILLE – Mr. Robert Eugene Shook, 38, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Atrium Health – Charlotte, surrounded by his family.

Robert was born in Cleveland County, NC, on July 24, 1982, a son of Sue Bridges Cherry of Shelby and the late Craig Eugene Shook. He was an HVAC technician for Gaston Sheet Metal and enjoyed his job. Robert’s life revolved around his wife and children and they were the love of his life. He was also a great cook and loved to go carp fishing.

In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife of 19 years, Holly Craft Shook of the home; a daughter, Keleigh Shook; two sons, John Robert Shook and Eli Shook; a brother, Ben Shook

CPD From Page 1 of the subjects arrested stem from traffic stop investigations that were conducted by the department’s patrol officers.

All told, Jenks and Doolittle noted that 81 narcotics charges were filed on the listed subjects.

Said Chief Jenks, “The investigation is ongoing and other charges are expected to filed.”

Those arrested and charged are as follows: Joshua Douglas Kaylor, 40, 601-A North Dr., Cherryville, who was arrested and charged with three counts of sell/deliver Schedule II; three counts of PWIMSD – Schedule II; and three counts of maintaining a dwelling. Mr. Kaylor was placed under a $75,000 secure bond.

Joshua Chad Cook, 45, of 101 E. Ballard St., Cherryville, was arrested and charged with four counts of sell/deliver a Schedule II controlled substance, one count of sell/deliver a Schedule I controlled substance, four counts of PWIMSD a Schedule II CS, and one count of PWIMSD a Schedule I CS. Mr. Cook was placed under a $ 50,000 secure bond.

Amy Elizabeth Slaughter, 44, of 416 N. Pine St., Cherryville, was arrested and charged with one count of sell/deliver a Schedule II CS, one count of PWIMSD a Schedule II CS, and one count of maintaining a dwelling for sell/deliver controlled substances. She was placed under a $10,000 secure bond, noted Capt. Doolittle.

Peter James Osatchuck, 48, of 704 Hawthorne St., Cherryville, was arrested and charged with one count of sell/deliver Schedule VI, one count of PWIMSD Schedule VI, one count of maintaining a dwelling for sell/deliver controlled substances, and one count of M/S/D/P within 1,000 ft of a school. He was placed under a $ 1,000 secure bond.

Stevie Marie Hoyle, 40, of 1021 Dove Tail Ln., Cherryville, was arrested and charged with two counts of sell/deliver Schedule II, and two counts of PWIMSD Schedule II. Ms. Hoyle was placed under a $ 10,000 secure bond, as per the media release.

Patsy Louise Randall, 36, of 704 Hawthorne St., Cherryville, has charges issued on her, noted Jenks and Doolittle.

The charges include four counts of sell/deliver Sched-

of Iron Station; grandfather, Ed “Dode” Ellis; and two uncles, Richard Shook and George Ellis, all of Shelby.

Also surviving are other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of the police, EMT workers, first responders and the doctors and staff of the Trauma unit at Atrium – Main in Charlotte for all of the care they provided Robert and also to all of his work family at Gaston Sheet Metal.

Visitation was on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 2 to 4 p.m., at the home of Haley and Pete Craft.

A Celebration of Life service was held on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 3 p.m., at First Baptist Church of Cherryville, with Rev. Wayne Key officiating.

Burial was private.

Memorials may be made to the Robert Shook Memorial Fund, c/o Carolina Federal Credit Union, 1200 E. Church St., Cherryville, NC, 28021.

A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com.

Stamey – Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service served the Shook family.

ule II, one count of sell/deliver Schedule III, four counts of PWIMSD Schedule II, one count of PWIMSD Schedule III, four counts of maintaining a dwelling, and five counts of M/S/D/P within 1,000 feet of a school.

Daniel Steven Helms, 21, of 608 North Dr., Cherryville, was arrested and charged with three counts of sell/deliver Schedule II, three counts of PWIMSD Schedule II, and two counts of maintaining a dwelling. He was placed under a $50,000 secure bond.

Michael Clayton Sisk, 54, of West Second St., Cherryville, was arrested and charged with three counts of sell/deliver Schedule II, three counts of PWIMSD Schedule II, and two counts of maintaining a dwelling. Mr. Sisk was placed under a $25,000 secured bond.

Capt. Doolittle, in the media release, noted Aaron Michael Mayes, 23, of Baxter Rd., Fallston, has charges issued on him.

“These charges include one count of sell/deliver Schedule II and one count of PWIMSD Schedule II,” Doolittle wrote.

Wendy Nicole Starr, 36, of 2357 W. Old Hwy. 150, Crouse, has charges issued on her, noted Capt. Doolittle. The charges include one count of sell/deliver Schedule II CS, and one count of PWIMSD Schedule II CS. Others arrested and facing charges include Travis Colt McGinnis, 28, of 2287 Bynum Estates Rd., Iron Station; arrested and charged with one count of possession of Schedule I, one count of possession of Schedule II, one count of simple possession of Schedule VI, and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. McGinnis was placed under a $25,000 secure bond; Nellie Roxana Whitted, 42, of 1855 Shady Ln., Newton, arrested and charged with one count of possession of Schedule I and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. She was placed under a $ 5,000 unsecure bond; Megan Renee Pilkington, 28, of 3515 Fallston – Waco Rd., Lawndale; arrested and charged with one count of possession of Schedule I, one count of possession of Schedule II, one count of possession of Schedule III, and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Ms. Pilkington was placed under a $10,000 secure bond; and Daniel Taylor Sauls, 29, of 211 S. Main St., Waco, has charges issued on him which are: one count of sell/deliver Schedule II CS, and one count of PWIMSD a Schedule II CS.

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

■ POLICE ARRESTS 4-7: Joshua Douglas Kaylor, 40, 601 A North Dr., Cherryville; one count each felony PWIMSD-Schedule II controlled substance; maintaining a vehicle for purpose of selling controlled substance; and sell/ deliver a Schedule II controlled substance. $75,000 secured bond.

4-7: Daniel Steven Helms, 21, 608 North Dr., Cherryville; sell/deliver Schedule II controlled substance; PWIMSD Schedule II controlled substance; and maintain a vehicle/dwelling place for sell/deliver controlled substances. $50,000 secured bond.

4-7: Amy Elizabeth Slaughter, 44, 416 N. Pine St., Cherryville; one count each felony PWIMSD Schedule II controlled substance; maintain a vehicle/ dwelling for purpose of selling controlled substance; and sell/deliver Schedule II controlled substance. $10,000 secured bond.

4-8: Daron Quashawn Wright, 28, 312 Howell St., Cherryville; one count felony financial card theft; and B&E of a motor vehicle; and one count misdemeanor WSOJ (B&E) larceny.

Three of these offenses all outstanding warrants from Lincoln County. $30,000 secured bond.

4-8: Peter James Osatchuck, 48, 704 Hawthorne St., Cherryville; one count each felony PWIMSD marijuana; maintain a vehicle/dwelling for CS sell/deliver; and M/S/P controlled substance w/in 1,000 feet of a school. $100,000 secured bond.

4-8: Thomas Christopher Banks, 34, 309 Black St., Cherryville; one count of an assault on a female. $100,000 secured bond.

4-8: Edward Blaine Markland, 20, 1128 Beagles Run Dr., Lincolnton; possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance; possession of drug paraphernalia, and larceny. $1,000 secured bond.

4-9: Gilbert Howard Pfeifer, 59, 607 N. Mountain St., Cherryville; one misdemeanor count of a WSOJ (Gaston County). $1,000 secured bond.

4-11: Casey Marie West, 29, 2154 Northbrook #3 School Rd., Vale; one count

felony WSOJ (Lincoln County). No bond type/amt. listed.

4-11: Jonathan Bryce Strange, 32, 104 Oaks St., Shelby; one count felony WSOJ (Cleveland County).

No bond type/amt. listed.

4-12: Stevie Marie Hoyle, 40, 415 S. Mulberry St., Cherryville, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Way, Gastonia, by GCSO deputies on one count of a warrant from another agency.

4-13: Jason Scott Hannon, 23, 709 East Dr., Cherryville, was arrested at 410 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, by Gastonia PD officers on one count of a warrant from another agency.

CHS

ryville First Baptist Church at 6 p.m. This event is, as it has always been, sponsored by the Cherryville Ministerial Association. Still yet to be determined is a Visual Fine Arts Showcase.

All fines must be paid

by Tuesday, May 25, by 3:30 p.m., and on Friday, May 28, starting at 9:30 a.m., seniors will have graduation practice. The seniors are to report to Nixon Gym for this mandatory practice. Any senior who do not attend will not get to take part in the graduation ceremony. At this practice, the senior will receive his or her graduation tickets. All families are guaranteed to receive four (4) tickets to their assigned ceremony.

On Friday night, May 28, the CHS Class of 20202021 will have their graduation ceremony at Rudisill Stadium; one at 5:30 p.m.; the other at 8 p.m. This is a cap and gown event and students are asked to arrive at Rudisill Stadium no later than 5 p.m.

The current format as listed in the letter is there will be two ceremonies; one at 5:30 p.m. for last names A-K, and a second ceremony for L-Z at 8 p.m.

Seniors are required to stay for both ceremonies.

In case of inclement weather, Saturday, May 29, is designated as a Graduation Rain Date at Rudisill Stadium, with times of

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could result in the senior’s name not being called and their not receiving their diploma until such time as those fines are paid.

The following dress code applies to all senior events in which the cap and gown are worn: white dress shirt, black dress pants and black dress shoes (no sandals or tennis shoes); and dresses should not show below the hem of the gown, and again, black shoes (no sandals or tennis shoes).

According to the letter, there will be a senior class group photo taken at Rudisill Stadium on Tuesday, April 27, at 11:30 a.m.

Seniors will receive their graduation yard sign. Mr. Doran noted the seniors will be bused from CHS to the stadium.

The Senior Award Ceremony will be held Monday night, May 3, at 6 p.m., at Rudisill Stadium and it is to be a cap and gown event.

Though a time is still to be determined (as per the letter), the Sports Award Ceremony will be held Wednesday, May 5, again, at Rudisill Stadium. The student-athletes’ coaches will reach out to them with the start time for each team.

On Sunday, May 16. the 2021 Baccalaureate Service will be held at Cher-

INCIDENTS 4-7: Cherryville business reports larceny of motor fuel by unknown female suspect who drove a 2007 grey Chevrolet Equinox.

Est. value of fuel: $40.05.

Case is active and under further investigation.

4-7: Cherryville fastfood restaurant reports simple assault and barring notice (w/no listed injuries) on listed suspect who assaulted an employee. Case is active and under further investigation.

4-7: Cherryville business reports call for service/ barring notice on listed suspect who is barred from the property. Case closed by other means.

4-8: CPD officer reports WSOJ on listed suspect trespassed and had an outstanding warrant. Closed/ cleared by arrest.

4-8: CPD officer reports possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance; larceny ($279.06/misc. cosmetics); and possession of drug paraphernalia by listed suspect who stole items and did possess drugs/drug paraphernalia. Seized: one dosage unit of Clonazepam, smoking pipes, torch lighter, and straws. Case closed/cleared by arrest.

4-9: Cherryville auto repair and garage owner reports burglary and B&E by unknown person(s) who entered their building. Case is active and under further investigation.

4-9: CPD officer reports WSOJ for an OFA for listed suspect(s) who had same.

Closed/cleared by arrest.

4-10: CPD officer reports possession of marijuana by listed suspect who possessed listed drug.

Seized: 1.7 grams of marijuana. Closed/cleared by other means.

4-10: CPD officer reports possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia by listed suspect who possessed listed items. Seized: 10.3 grams of marijuana and a digital scale. Closed/cleared by other means.

4-11: CPD officer reports possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and WSOJ by listed suspects who possessed listed items. Seized: 0.40 grams of marijuana and one rubber smoking bowl. Closed/cleared by arrest.

4-11: Lincolnton woman reports theft of motor vehicle parts/accessories by unknown suspect(s) who stole listed item(s) (NC license plate/$100) from her car, which was parked at a Cherryville church Case is active and under further investigation.

4-11: Cherryville man reports theft of motor vehicle parts/accessories by unknown suspect(s) who stole license plate from his vehicle ($100/NC license plate) while at a Cherryville church. Case is active and under further investigation.

4-11: CPD officer reports WSOJ for an OFA on listed suspect. Closed/ cleared by arrest.

4-12: Cherryville fast food restaurant reports communication of threats by unnamed suspect who communicated threats to individual at restaurant. Case is active and under further investigation.

4-12: GCPD officers report further investigation into a motor vehicle theft at 2305 Lincolnton Hwy., Cherryville.

4-12: Dallas, NC woman, Cherryville man, and Maiden woman report theft from a motor vehicle by unknown suspect who took keys from Dallas woman’s vehicle while at a Cherryville address. Est. value of keys; $200. Case is active.

4-12: On Aug. 12, 2020, a CPD officer reported sell/ deliver of a Schedule II controlled substance by known

suspect who sold listed controlled substances to a CRI. Closed/cleared by arrest.

4-13: On Feb. 2, GCPD officers closed/cleared by arrest an incident of pornography/obscene material at 324 Tot Dellinger Rd., Cherryville.

4-14: GCPD officers report a new patrol investigation into a drug/narcotic violation at 116 Sedyewood Ln., Cherryville.

4-15: GCPD officers report a new investigation into “all other” incidents at 7156 Dallas – Cherryville Hwy., Cherryville.

graduation at 8 a.m., and 10 a.m., with students reporting to the staging area by 7:30 a.m.

Lastly, it is noted that Yearbook Day is slated for Summer 2021, but the time and place are still to be determined.

The Senior class Advisors ask all students to remember that it is important to keep up with school communications and

emails as well as the Class of 2021 Facebook page in order to stay current with any changes to the events, including times, venues, and formats.

Lastly, Mr. Doran and the CHS staff and faculty and the Senior class Advisors want all to know they look forward “… to celebrating the Class of 2021 with you!”

WRECKS 4-7: A vehicle driven

by George Anthony Rodriguez, 30, 208 June Ave., Del Rio, TX, and a vehicle driven by Vladimir Ivanovich Tsarevskiy, 10541 Paces Ave., Apt. 731, Matthews, NC, were at a location at 1006 W. Academy, Cherryville, when the Rodriguez vehicle, while pulling out from the loading dock, made contact with the passenger side mirror of the Tsarevskiy vehicle.

No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Rodriguez vehicle: $0; to the Tsarevskiy vehicle: $100.

4-7: A vehicle driven by Deborah Joann Carter, 68, 1736 Sneed Rd., Shelby, pulled out to turn left at 1209 W. Church St., Cherryville, when she collided with a vehicle driven by Jabrett Cole Cumberlander, 38, 142 Mill Rd., Cherryville, who was traveling east on W. Church Street.

Ms. Carter admitted fault on-scene to responding officer. No injuries reported.

Est. damages to each vehicle: $250/vehicle.

4-9: A vehicle driven

by Aldridge Washington Johnson, 41, 342 Pine Ave., Cherryville, was traveling east on First St., and was backing up to get around a disabled vehicle when he struck a vehicle driven by Shannon Tiffany Carpenter, 22, 124 Penn Pl., Shelby, who was behind him. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Johnson vehicle: $250; to the Carpenter vehicle: $3,000.

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WBBI celebrated the March’s Teacher and Staff Member of Month Principal Mr. Todd Dellinger said, “This has been a challenging time for all schools.

As a small school with limited funds and no real ability to fundraise during the pandemic, we were looking for ways to provide incentives to inspire our students to meet the challenges we face with hard work and determination that defines FALCON PRIDE.” He noted the school reached out to the great Cherryville Chamber of Commerce with Mrs. Mary Beth Tackett and through an article, Cherryville Eagle editor, Mr. Michael Powell wrote, asking for monthly sponsors to support their Students of the Month and other student incentives.

Said Mr. Dellinger, “We were blown away by the response!”

He continued, “Within a few days, our community and businesses had covered all the months and we have even been able to recognize the achievements of additional students through their generosity and support. We also wanted to recognize the hard work of our teachers and staff members for their work in helping our students be successful. That is where Mr. Rusty Wise with Wise electric and Mr. Sparky, and Ms. Sarah Chambers, with Peak Resources – Cherryville stepped in.

“Both reached out and asked what they could do for our school. I shared with them that in addition to the student incentives we were interested in encouraging our teachers and recognizing their efforts in addition to the efforts of our students. Mr. Wise agreed to sponsor the recognition and gift for our Teacher of the Month and Ms. Chambers agreed to sponsor the recognition and gift for our Staff Member of the Month.

The Library of Congress helped promote GCPL during National Library Week by sharing a photo of their old bookmobile. The picture is from the late 1930s, when the building at 115 W. 2nd Ave., was still known as the Gastonia Public Library. (photo provided) W. Blaine Beam Intermediate AIG teacher Arlette Lackey and Wise Electric’s and Mr. Sparky’s Rusty Wise after she was presented with her Teacher of the Month for March gift from Mr. Wise. (photos provided)

A shout-out to the recent “National Library Week”

by TRACI POLLLITT Cherryville Branch Manager

W. Blaine Beam Intermediate cafeteria staff/custodial staff employee Amy Grant, with her gift basket, and WBBI Principal, Mr. Todd Dellinger.

“It was exciting to see the expression when we presented the recognitions this month.

We are so grateful for the overwhelming support of students and staff from this community.

It is a blessing beyond words and one that we know will continue well past this pandemic!”

Arlette Lackey, AIG Teacher, said, “Thank you, Rusty Wise, and Mr. Sparky, for the thoughtful token of appreciation for the staff here at Beam Intermediate. I feel in-

credibly blessed to be a part of this amazing group of people, who work hard every day to do what is best for the children of our community.”

Amy Grant, WBBI cafeteria staff, and custodial staff, said, “On behalf of Peak Resources it is with great thanks that I receive this lovely gift basket. Thank you very much, W. Blaine Beam Intermediate for selecting me for Staff member of the Month. I am very honored.”

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We are a bit ashamed to admit this, but we completely forgot about a very special celebration: National Library Week!

In the mid-1950s, Americans were spending less on books and more on other forms of entertainment, such as radios, televisions, and even musical instruments.

The ALA joined forces with American Book Publishers in 1954 to form a nonprofit organization called the National Book Committee. The committee had some lofty and ambitious goals, such as encouraging people to read for pleasure during non-work hours and focusing on healthy and happy family lives.

In 1957, the committee created a plan for National Library Week, hoping that if people were motivated to read, they would then use and support libraries. With help from the Advertising Council, the first National Library Week was observed in 1958 with the theme, “Wake Up and Read!” It was a success, and was observed again in 1959, with the ALA Council voting to continue the celebration annually. ALA took over full sponsorship of National Library Week when the National Book Committee was disbanded in 1974.

This year’s theme was “Welcome to Your Library” and the observance ran from

April 4, through April 10.

Gaston County Public Library thought it would be fun to welcome people to their library with fun facts and figures. For example, did you know that there are 10 branches in the GCPL system, and that there are currently 103,779 active GCPL card holders? For an average of $20.16 per person, your library provides access to over 383,000 printed materials as well as virtual and in-person programming, Internet access, and meeting rooms for the public. Last year presented the library with many challenges, and yet, we were still able to plan and host over 4,000 programs for community members of all ages! We are excited to share that the Library of Congress helped promote GCPL during National Library Week by sharing a photo of our old bookmobile. The picture is from the late 1930s, when the building at 115 W. 2nd Ave was still known as the Gastonia Public Library. If you’d like to learn more about the history of your Gaston County Public Library, be sure to check out the link titled “Gaston County Public Library History” found on our Research Guides & Genealogy page.

National Library Week doesn’t just bring attention to public libraries, though; it focuses on ALL libraries. Just how many libraries are there?

At last count, there were an estimated 116,867 libraries of all kinds in the United States. That’s approximately

9,000 public libraries, almost 3,100 academic libraries, over 98,000 school libraries, 200 some military libraries, almost 900 government libraries, and over 5,100 special libraries (corporate, medical, law, religious, etc.). The ALA has used the slogan “Libraries Transform” for a few years now, pointing out how libraries strengthen local economies by offering technology training/assistance to patrons and assisting individuals applying for jobs. Libraries also help create healthy communities by offering online health and wellness resources. Some even offer fitness classes!

Finally, libraries provide access to lifelong learning with printed and digital sources on a variety of topics, free Internet and WiFi, and of course, trained staff members who can help patrons find exactly what they need. This past year was no different in what we provided – it was just different in how we went about our work. We want to again thank our patrons for their patience and understanding. We sincerely appreciate it!

Our public service hours are 10 a.m., to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m., to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday. You can reach us by calling (704) 435-6767, or stopping by the branch during public service hours; we're at 605 E. Main St., here in Cherryville.

Stay safe and stay healthy!

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

TODAY’S QUOTE:

OPINION

With self-discipline most anything is possible.

–Theodore Roosevelt

So, here’s my thing about social media…

To quote a good friend of mine (and if he reads this, he will know who he is), “here’s my thing” about social media in all its forms, good and/or (mostly) bad.

Let’s start with what I deem to be the best part of the social media phenomena – being able to almost immediately stay in touch with those who you love most, which is (I hope for many of you), your family. While I will confess here and now my outright hatred for, and loathing of, almost all forms of social media, it (so far as I can ascertain) began as a means for folks everywhere to connect and have a platform, if nothing else, with which to share their thoughts, loves, ideas, and, yes, sometimes even fears. I get that it has its place in our mishmash of cultures today and is a way for many to stay connected.

Unfortunately, it has become so much more than an ethernet meeting

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place, and not all of that even remotely good, by my reckoning. But, as the saying goes, “It is what it is until it ain’t no more!”

I’m going to shock many of my column’s three whole readers here by opening up and admitting that I only have a Facebook page for myself. Yes, that’s right… just Facebook for me; nothing else. I don’t do Twitter or Instagram or any of those other social media vehicles currently in use mainly because of the fact I just don’t have the time to invest in them. I’m WAY too busy

doing more important stuff, like tying my shoes or maybe chasing the end of rainbows for that hard-to-find pot of gold.

You, know THAT kind of REALLY busy stuff!

Also, there’s this little device I like to call a cell phone, see? I normally revert to using that whenever I want to contact my wife, our kids and grandkids, or our family. I also use it quite a bit for work as I call folks to set up interviews or check on sports or news from the original source. And, for me folks, let’s face it (don’t be shocked here, okay), BIG spoiler alert… Facebook is not only NOT an original source for real news, it’s not even, so far as I can tell, a good source for much of anything, in my mind, except getting out recipes or pictures of somebody’s meal they’re currently eating or a cute cat video they have just found. Not exactly the sort of material on which to base major public

Heading toward the finish line Believe it or I love to not, this year repeat the of education is story of how just rounding I knew in the bend and the second heading for the grade that I finish line. was going to When I was be a teacher. teaching full Now to be time my felperfectly

By Anne S. Haynes low teachers honest I did and I usually not know at considered Easter Break that point how I would as the beginning of the become a teacher, but I year end. And amazknew it would happen. ingly enough I still feel I did not know where I the same way now all would go to college or of these years later as a how I would go to coltutor. lege, but I knew I would I believe that most of be going to college. the people who know To me it is so sad to me realize how much I talk to people these days love being in the eduwho either moderately cation field. I have only dislike their job or career been absent from it for or totally hate it. I cannot one year since I joined imagine getting up every it, and I want to be a part day and going to a job of it as long as I can. I that I hated. How slow tell people it is who I the hours and minutes am and what I do. I feel surely pass in such a like it is where God has situation and how tiring placed me in this world, that must be. and it is a big part His As the end of this will for my life. school year approaches,

I want to speak toward the idea of carefully choosing a life career.

I openly admit that I believe God placed the teaching profession in my path, but I don’t know how others have chosen their paths. I know some people are naturally talented and therefore lean toward some careers while others look totally at the financial rewards of a career.

My advice would be to begin thinking about it early and try to honestly consider what you would enjoy doing for 30-plus years. Consider your gifts and your talents. Consider careers that make the world a better place. Personally, I say consider careers that would honor God. So, as the year-end finish line approaches, I say to finish strong and make good choices.

I certainly believe you will be glad you did.

policy or use to judge someone’s motives for anything important.

While we’re at it, let me also be candid here about today’s mainstream media; so far as I’m concerned, they’re nothing more than a glorified, “prettied-up”, high dollar version of – you guessed it – another useless Facebook page.

I feel they all need to be scrapped and rebuilt from the bottom up and their “journalists”

(and I once again use that term loosely; VERY loosely!) either fired or sent back to school to at least learn the basics of true journalism. And for the record folks, please know that just because you can trot out a phone camera and snap a picture of something to place it on Facebook or one of the social media sites and call it “news” absolutely DOES NOT make you a journalist.

It really does take a bit

more than that so please spare yourselves the foolishness of playing into the hands of those who would lie to you and tell you otherwise in order to get a story at ANY expense!

That said, enjoy your Facebook experience.

Just be careful of what you put on there.

It might just come back and bite you in the rear when you least expect it. Then YOU will BE the news!

Violence in America… don’t be surprised!

The most recent attack at the United States Capitol Glenn Mollette will Guest Editorial most likely insure a permanent fence and additional security. The attack which resulted in the loss of life for a long-serving Capitol police officer and the attacker is another senseless violent act.

Recently we have heard about a brutal attack on a Filipino woman in New York City. A 75-year-old Asian woman was brutally attacked in San Francisco and 10 people were killed by a lone gunman at a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado. A business park shooting in Orange, California left four people dead, including a nineyear-old boy, who died in the arms of his mother who was trying to protect him. A lone gunman walked into various spas in Atlanta recently and took the lives of eight people. None of these violent attacks made sense.

According to the FBI there is a violent crime every 24.6 seconds in

the United States. One murder occurs every 30.5 minutes. One rape every 3.9 minutes. One robbery every 1.7 minutes. One aggravated assault every 30 seconds.

One burglary every 22.6 seconds and one motor vehicle theft every 40.9 seconds. You can read more at FBI.gov.

Chicago statistics show shootings and murders were up 50 percent in 2020 with 875 people who died from gun violence. Seventy-eight percent of the victims were black, according to ABC Eye Witness News of Chicago.

Capitol Hill was tragically and fatally surprised last Friday.

They were surprised on January 6, as Capitol police never imagined they would face such a menacing mob. The woman walking down the street or someone in a grocery store seldom suspects a lunatic is on the prowl.

We let our guards down.

We want to believe we are safe but we aren’t.

Because of so much violence in our society, people are unnerved by a stranger knocking on the door. Someone walking too close to us in the store or riding our rear bumper on the highway causes concern. Unfortunately, violence typically

happens when we are least suspecting.

While our leaders will be strengthening the fence around the Capitol, I hope they will strengthen our security on the southern border.

About 5,000 people a day are entering our nation. Many are paying Mexican gangsters up to $8,000 each for help in reaching our border.

Are they going to come here and be law abiding people? Since President Biden doesn’t want to return to the detention policies of Donald Trump, thousands of asylum applicants are being released into the country. These people are not going to remain on the border. They are coming to your town in Iowa, Utah, Ohio and Vermont and all the rest of the country.

The fence around the Capitol will become a monument to the future of our nation. Many third world houses in Brazil, South Africa and many places in Mexico are surrounded by walls or fences. If we don’t do better with our security on the Border look for most houses and subdivisions in America to follow this same course.

And, don’t be surprised.

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As disciples, we have not been called to a normal life ing, we find ourA c t s selves asking, “Now 2:47 “[The what? What is our Disciples] next move? Where praise God do we go from here?” and demonFor the disciples strated the answer to this G o d ’ s question was not goodness readily apparent. In to everyfact, all of the gosone. The REV. ZACK pels, except for Mark, Lord added CHRISTY record some story of daily to the community Pastor – First United the disciples going those who Methodist Church back to their normal lives after the resurwere being Cherryville rection. Peter, James, saved.” and John all go back In light to being fishermen, of the resurrection and in the glow of Matthew probably went Jesus’ world conquering act back to being a tax collecof breaking out of the grave, tor, and the rest just went the disciples were left with to wander around. We can a simple question, “now understand this; after three years of following Jesus what?”

I believe it is a question around, seeing him give we find ourselves asking sight to the blind, cast out anytime we experience a demons, feed the 5,000 with spiritual high, or we as the five loaves of bread and two church do something amaz- fish, and rise from the dead,

ABUSE From Page 1 The release noted the Advocacy Center is planning an “…awareness campaign focusing on prevention and pushing resources and information into the community via social media.”

The campaign also includes placing blue Mylar pinwheels outside some of the County buildings, including at the Administration Building in downtown Gastonia. The blue pinwheel represents innocence and reflects the bright future all children deserve.

Child Abuse Prevention Month was established in 1983, and the Lighthouse provides community prevention education specifically focused on child sexual abuse prevention, body safety, internet safety, and human trafficking prevention.

As stated in the media release, “According to national data, one in 10 children will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday.”

From 2019 to March 25, 2021, the Lighthouse has served nearly 700 alleged victims of abuse.

The pinwheel gardens will be located at the following places: the Gastonia Police Department, the Gaston County Police Department, the Mt. Holly Police Department, Gaston County DHHS, and at the Gaston County Administration Building. Additionally, blue lights will be displayed at the Gaston County Courthouse and Sheriff’s Office.

According to the group’s website, thelighthousecac. com, and for those who wish to know just what a Children’s Advocacy Center is, they “… provide a child-friendly, safe and neutral location for forensic interviews to take place.

Law enforcement and Child Protective Services investigators are part of an investigating team for children who are alleged victims of abuse. It is also a place where the child and non-offending family members receive support, crisis intervention and referrals for mental health and medical treatment.

“The main objective is to

reduce trauma to child victims by bringing all disciplines together and sharing information more efficiently to minimize duplication and trauma to the child. These multidisciplinary teams are made up of law enforcement officers, Child Protective Service workers, prosecutors, advocates, therapists, and medical personnel. The team meets regularly to communicate and review the cases beginning with the victim’s initial outcry through the investigation, treatment and prosecution.”

They receive referrals as children come to the Children’s Advocacy Center after being referred from law enforcement or Child Protective Services. Once children are interviewed, advocacy services begin and connect the family to other community referrals such as counseling services or medical exams.

For those who wonder how they can help, one of the first steps – and perhaps the main step – is to report any concerns of child abuse/ neglect to law enforcement or Child Protective Services by calling (704) 862-7555.

Also, education is important as it helps bring awareness by spreading the word to the community.

The website noted that participation in various fundraisers/events throughout the year is also important as well.

For more information, interested individuals and advocates are asked to please contact Heather Kauffman at (704) 862-6761, if a group or organization is interested in having The Lighthouse speak at any community meeting or event.

For her part, Heather Kaufman said by phone, “Child abuse doesn’t stop at the end of April, but we should be vigilant (about it) at all times.”

Lastly, to donate time or supplies, again contact Kauffman at (704) 862-6761 regarding any specific supply needs.

For still more information about The Lighthouse, go to www.thelighthousecac.com or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/thelighthousegaston .

I could understand wanting some normalcy in your life.

Luckily, we, as disciples, have not been called to a normal life. Praise God that we have been called to more than simply twiddling our thumbs. We have been called by the grace of God to present a picture of His kingdom here and now.

Thank goodness that Peter’s stint as a fisherman didn’t last long. After encountering the risen Christ on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, he heads back to Jerusalem. It is in that upper room in Jerusalem that the disciples are filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter gives the first sermon of the early church, and the church officially begins.

What I love about the verse that I selected for this month’s reflection is once again the disciples find themselves at a “now what” moment. The Holy Spirit

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will be answered by God in due time, and the more we pray, and the more we show God’s goodness, the clearer the vision becomes.

We live in a time of uncertainty, and often the clearest path forward isn’t readily visible. Yet as I read through this Scripture again, what becomes clear to me is that so often in my life when faced with uncertainty I have neglected doing the most important thing, which is praying. That doesn’t mean that I don’t pray about big decisions, but very often I spend more time rationalizing than I do praying.

With this in mind, this week I want to encourage you to pray more frequently and more fervently. For we know that God hears our prayers and we know that God answers when we call on Him. Grace and Peace!

ture, the more I have become convinced that prayer and action are inseparable.

If we do things without first praying about them, we miss out on where God is calling us, for if we are not constantly praying, we are missing out on the greatest source of communication we have with God. By that same token though if prayer is separated from our actions, and we do not live like we pray, we are not showing God to the world.

I think in this season after Pentecost, what we call “ordinary time” in the life of the church the challenge for the church and the challenge for us as individuals is to become those who pray and show the goodness of God to all with who we come into contact. I think we would do well to take a page from these disciples, trusting that the “Now what?” question

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has flooded them, Peter has given that first sermon, and yet they aren’t really sure how to proceed. They went from being a community of roughly 82 people to a community of 3,082 people overnight. It is hard to know what to do with a change that significant.

So, the disciples do something countercultural, something I think we as the 21st century church could really take a lesson from; they devote themselves to prayer and showing God’s goodness. It seems so simple, devote yourself to prayer and show God’s goodness to the community and to the world.

However, in the church as we are currently constructed today, we are good at one of those two things, not both, and certainly not together.

The more I read Scrip-

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programs created to serve the poor and underserved.

These same people actively support the agencies, parties, people responsible for the policies and actions that are causing these atrocious inhumane acts.

Acts that are tearing America apart one Constitutional Article at a time.

Here's my message: In the end, that uneducated child, that sick and infected migrate worker or MS13 gang member or similar undocumented criminal, child molester, rapist, or murderer will suddenly and without notice change your life forever, and not in a good way.

America is in a deep state of denial.

Nothing good is going to come out of our current situation. So, while we collectively romance the criminals, attempt to disarm the innocent, dismantle our laws, embrace and defend policies of inhumanity on the southern border as the Mexican cartel gangsters continue their reign of terror by throwing six-month-

adjustments, requests, and increases or decreases of the City’s proposed revenues.

The Council voted to take no action on the proposed draft

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old babies in the river and throwing three- and five-year-old little girls over a fourteen-foot border wall then running away. You may be curious as to why they would do such a hideous act when they could have walked those youngsters into American through an unguarded opening just a few hundred yards away.

Well, here's why: first, it was an intentional act of hostile aggression by the Mexican cartels who wanted to send a pointed message to America. They intended those children to die from the fall so America would have blood on their hands, giving the anti-border wall folks more talking points.

Second: the cartels were sending us a pointed message that they were in control of the border and had the power and wherewithal to do anything they wanted, including murdering children at will.

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input after the normal legal postings of items of this nature, and after Council went out of the public hearing, Council voted on and all approved the street closings, as per NC General Statute 160A-299.

Council also approved the agreement regarding Terrace Estates subdivision/ Black Rock School Road water line upgrades.

City Manager Cash again spoke to Council about the proposed City policy on the water taps for Main Street’s Revitalization plan, noting the 16 businesses whose taps will have to be relocated to behind their existing buildings. He noted it was important to incentivize the listed businesses in order to get them off of their old line and onto the new line. Mention was made of a “generous donation” by an unnamed benefactor that will greatly help this part of the program out.

“We will have a meeting May 17, at 6 p.m., at the Community Building to explain this to them,” he said.

Mr. Cash handed out a draft copy of the City’s 2021-2022 draft budget, which he said is “still a work in progress.”

In addition to there being a five percent electrical discount in it, Mr. Cash handed out a copy of the proposed draft budget’s notes detailing other General, Electric, Water/Sewer, and All Fund highlights with all changes,

are the richest amongst us and can ignore the laws that we have to abide by.

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It's becoming outright depressing to witness the gross hypocrisy taking place in America and permeating our daily lives. Many of us try to avoid this disorder, but to no avail, falling victim to mass depression, overeating, alcoholism and untimely suicides. It's horrid, devastating, and it's everywhere! Hypocrisy is present at all government levels, our local communities, our educational systems, businesses and even our churches.

With no end in sight, it's spreading unbridled at epidemic proportions.

The sad truth is that here in America, we have only ourselves to blame. Slowly over the decades, we allowed politicians (both Democrat and Republican) to become much too powerful and greedy, allowing subversive and self-serving corruption to prioritize serving their country and the American people with fairness, justice and even humanity. Our entire political system is corrupt and vile. Americans' welfare and safety are no longer a priority or concern of most wealthy and elite elected political operatives. This is evident in law enforcement's weakening and the disregarding our Constitutional rights and the rule of law. Justice is not being served, and it is evident in the neglect we see in addressing many serious issues such as the southern border crisis, the advocacy and defense of criminals over victims' rights, condoning the inhumane treatment of women and children in the hands of known criminals who beat, rape, abuse, and sell them into sexual slavery.

The Americans who support and encourage this despicable and inhumane behavior are not third-world despots.

They are wealthy, fat and arrogant bureaucrats that we elected and are staying in power by changing, manipulating and ignoring the rule of law. These people

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From Page 1 in total economic relief to the American people during the coronavirus pandemic, including the $1.9 trillion that was approved when President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into law (in March), amounting to about 27 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).

“Much of the economic relief in the American Rescue Plan is administered through the tax code in the form of direct payments (stimulus checks) and expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) in 2021.”

Council recognized City Public works employee Teddy Sigmon for his five years of service to the City of Cherryville. He received a certificate from Mayor H.L. Beam, III. Also, Professional Municipal Clerk Paige H. Green was recognized later in the meeting by Mayor Beam and the Council with a proclamation recognizing the week of May 2 through May 8, as Professional Municipal Clerk’s Week.

Said Mayor Beam as he read from the proclamation, “We further extend appreciation to our Professional Municipal Clerk, Paige H. Green and to all Professional Municipal Clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent.”

The week noted, added Mayor Beam, is the 52nd Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week.

The first order of regular business pertained to considering a final resolution formally authorizing the sale $8.7 million in Public Improvement bonds. Representatives from the firm, Sanford Holshouser, LLP, of Carrboro, headed by attorney Bob Jessup, were present at the meeting. City Council member Jon Abernethy moved for the Council to accept the authorization of the sale of the bonds; Councilmember Jill Parker-Puett seconded the motion, and all approved it. The financial advisors for the sale are Davenport & Company, LLC, of Charlotte.

Next up on the agenda was Mr. Cash’s recommendation to Council to award the following contracts to the following contractors for downtown projects: Downtown Sewer Rehab (to CaJenn Construction & Rehabilitation Services, Inc.); Water Line Construction and Downtown Revitalization (both to Sealand Contractors Corp.). Mr. Cash referred to his letter dated March 30 to Council members and the Mayor that, “These bids have been approved by our engineering firm, Wright & Associates, as well as Frazier Engineering.”

He continued that the contractors were also recommended by City staff for Cherryville’s bond projects.

Council members moved and seconded the awards be accepted and all approved.

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Lady Ironmen softball team pick up two wins last week Overall record so far is 4-5; steadily improving team also 2-1 in SPC 1A play

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Interim softball head coach Callie Hahn said last week was a big week for the Lady Ironmen as the team picked up two wins.

According to Hahn, her squad has won four of its last five games to move into second place in the Southern Piedmont 1A Conference.

Hahn noted a “wild game” started off the week on Monday, April 12, as the CHS ladies hosted the Lady Rams of Highland Tech in a non-conference matchup.

Hahn noted her ladies “got behind big” early in the game, getting down 10-1

after four innings, and being down 12-4, heading to the bottom of the sixth inning.

Yet the CHS ladies dug down deep and found the strength they needed to stage a comeback as the sixth inning saw the ladies plate six runs, highlighted

by Amber Roach’s threerun homerun to right field to cut the lead to 12-10.

Then pitcher Raegan Nowoweicki came on in relief of starter Laila Davis to hold the Lady Rams for some Lady Ironmen lategame magic.

As Coach Hahn noted, a Highland Tech error in the bottom of the seventh tied the game at 12-all, and after giving up a run in the top of the eighth, Davis doubled, tying the score again, after a Rileigh Kiser triple, sending the game into the ninth inning.

The Lady Ironmen fi-

Even though it looks like she beat the ball to the bag, the umpire called CHS player Faith Anthony out after a great bunt seconds earlier.

nally won the game in the ninth on a base hit to right by freshman Riley Bryant.

Coach Hahn said her team never gave up after being down and it was a great team win.

Hahn said Raegan Nowoweicki got the win, striking out six Lady Rams batters and giving up one unearned run. Hitters for the CHS squad were Kaitlyn Newsome (2-5; 3 runs scored), Kiser (2-6), Aleigha Whisnant (2-6; 3 RBIs), Davis (2-6; an RBI), Faith Anthony (2-6; an RBI), Roach (3-4; an HR; and 3 RBIs), and Bryant was 3-6, with the game-winning RBI. The ladies were back at it on Tuesday, April 13, as they hit the road to play at rival BCHS. Coach Hahn said her ladies played a complete game and pitcher Raegan Nowowiecki had her best outing, picking up the pitching win by striking 13 hitters, giving up two hits and two unearned runs.

Said Hahn, “Our CHS ladies outhit the Yellow Jackets 8-2 in the 7-2 victory.

Once again, Amber Roach led our offense with a 2 for

Lady Ironman softball player Faith Anthony lays down a bunt in last week’s game at BCHS. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) 3 night, and four RBIs.” Hahn also noted Riley Bryant went 2 for 3, with an RBI, and Aleigha Whisnant was 2 for 4.

Other ladies getting base hits were Kaitlyn Newsome, Laila Davis, Aleigha Whisnant, Raegan Nowowiecki, and Rileigh Kiser.

“Our team has been steadily improving each

day as the season heads toward the home stretch,” said Coach Hahn.

The ladies were off the rest of last week and is scheduled to host three contests this week.

On Monday, April 19, as Piedmont Charter came to town, and on Tuesday, April 20, Highland Tech again came to Cherryville.

On Thursday, April 22, league leader Lincoln Charter comes to Cherryville. All home games start at 5 p.m.

Currently, the Lady Ironmen are 4-5, overall; 2-1 in SPC 1A play.

(Additional stats and information by Brian Kiser and Susan L. Powell)

CHS catcher Faith Anthony has the ball firmly in her glove for the strike as the Lady 'Jackets batter swings and misses.

Number 16, Aleigha Whisnant, is all attention as she zones in on the pitch coming her way in last Tuesday’s away game against BCHS.

Another CHS batter gets a base hit as Aleigha Whisnant puts one into the infield.

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Lady Ironmen hitter Amber Roach beating the ball to the BCHS first baseman’s glove.

Lady Ironmen pitcher Raegan Nowowiecki grits her teeth as she pitches in the game at BCHS. The Tuesday, April 13, game pitted the Lady Ironmen against their rivals, the Lady Yellow Jackets.

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COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 (980) 295-5568 HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR 2021 FOREST CITY OWLS PLAYERS. Host families provide a spare bedroom and access to a bathroom and laundry facilities. Each player is responsible for their own food and transportation, but the host family may include the player in meals and activities! PLUS you get two season tickets for each player you host! If you are interested in hosting a Forest City Owls player, please contact Kiva at 828-245-0000 or kfuller@forestcitybaseball.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS AJ BENEFIT: HOT-DOG SALE, Sat. April 24, 10am2pm. 300 West Elm Street, Cherryville, NC 28021. Proceeds go to 10 year old cancer patient. 704-530-2407.

EMPLOYMENT MACHINE OPERATOR Everest Textiles is in need of machine operators in all departments. Hiring immediately! Offer benefits through BCBS and PTO. Apply on Indeed. com or in person at the guard house. (828) 2456755 gabreille.murray@ everest-textile.com NOW HIRING Experienced Laborer. Call 704-477-0516.

TEACHER NEEDED. $9.00 to $15.00 per hour. “Based on Experience and Education”. Apply In Person at KIDS WORLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER located at 1152 Wyke Rd., Shelby NC. 704-471-1717.

TOP DOG FAST FOOD NOW HIRING! Cooks and other positions open. Apply in person.

351 Oakland Road, Spindale.

BOOTH FOR RENT. Attractions Styling Salon has a private booth for rent...$60.00 weekly.

Located on 180 with a lot of traffic in a good location. 704-6928740 rita@laurashomesnc.org NEED A LABORER. Must have a valid driver license. Apply in person at 1025 County Home Road Shelby, NC 28152.

704-472-4666 CDL CLASS A DRIVER POSITION. In need of a CDL Class A driver. Local runs. Paid by the load. Must apply in person at 1025 County Home Road Shelby, NC. 704-472-4666 NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 477-0516 PARTS PULLER POSITION. In need of a parts puller at Auto Parts U Pull & Scrap Metal of Lincolnton. Must have your own tools. Apply in person at 851 Car Farm Road Lincolnton, NC 28092. 704-735-5085 HELP WANTED AT MILLERS HAND and Detail Car Wash in Rutherfordton. ALSO, Masonry and Concrete Finishers help wanted. Serious inquiries only!

828-447-1002.

MECHANICS NEEDED!! WE NEED TWO experienced mechanics to diagnose and repair tractors. Also one to service tractors, lawnmowers and put implements together. Must have own tools. Must have experience. Mon-Fri., 8am-5pm.

Pay based on experience. Call Phil, 828-429-5008.

B&L TRUCKING NEEDS long distance Truck Driver to drive to Florida, Mississippi, some Texas and Virginia. Drive older equipment. 704-740-9238.

HELP WANTED AT RIVERSIDE RIDING STABLES. Trail Guide, own transportation, dependable, prefer female. Full/ Part-time. Must have experience with horses. Serious Inquiries Only! 828-288-1302.

CURRENTLY SEEKING A PART-TIME Automotive Parts Runner. Must have valid driver’s license. Position would be good for someone retired. 704482-9789.

CURRENTLY SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED Automotive Mechanic. You will be required to have valid driver’s license and your own tools. 704-4829789

EMPLOYMENT MILLIKEN JOB FAIR. First Staffing is pleased to host a job for Milliken’s Golden Valley plant on April 20, 2021 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at 2080 Hwy 226 Bostic, NC. Milliken is a premier stable employer, Milliken has been in business since 1865. The Golden Valley plant has been there for more than 50 years. Positions are temp to perm and Milliken has an exceptional benefits package after hire. Pay starts at $12.52/hr plus shift premium and bonuses. Call First Staffing for any questions 828-2458787. dana@1firststaffing.com TASTEBUDS POPCORN NOW HIRING. Daytime, Evenings & Weekends. Send resume and availability to: mail@tastebudspopcorn.com (Located at 208 N. Main St., Belmont) HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED. References required. $15/ hour. 704-750-4081.

HIRING IMMEDIATELY !

Multiple Positions. Days and Nights Available. ABM Industries at NEG located at 940 Washburn Switch Rd., Shelby, NC. Apply at abm.jobs@jobaline.com Questions? Call 704434-2261 ext. 22473 TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR CASHIERS. Shop and Save at 4328 Polkville Road, Polkville. Experience preferred but not necessary. Must be able to work any shift. Apply in person. (704) 284-3111 CLASS A CDL DRIVERS NEEDED to haul wood product. Local run. Must pass drug test (828) 430-6293 TRUCK DRIVER POSITIONS AVAILABLE. TRUCK DRIVER - CDL A - 1 YEAR EXP. - FLATBED DRIVERS - $3000 SIGNON BONUS - WEEKENDS OFF - WEEKLY PAY - BENEFITS - KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC Ph. 1-800-811-0947 EXT 129

SEEKING HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIANS. Shelby Heating & Air is seeking HVAC service technicians.

Pay based on experience. Subject to pre-employment drug screen, background and drivers’ license check. Apply in person at Shelby Heating & Air, 1990 Eaves Road, Shelby.

704-487-7877. lisa@shelbyhvac.com

BUSINESS SERVICES ROB’S LAWN CARE. I do lawns in the Shelby Area. Reasonable Rates! Call 704-4875065 or (704) 297-0325 DOWNED TREE REMOVAL in driveway or front yard and I keep wood. Small fee to haul brush off. 828-395-0758.

LOOK! WANT YOUR UTILITY BUILDING MOVED? Call me, Richard Baker. We move anywhere. (704) 473-9736

PAINTING SERVICES. Over 25 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results.

References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message. (704) 435-8062.

S&S LAWNCARE AND HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawn Care and Landscaping services in Cleveland County.

Business & Residential. Mowing, Trimming, Bush Trimming, Mulching, Real Estate Prep, Free Estimates. (704) 297-6448 SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 CT’S PROPERTY SERVICES. New to area and building new clientele. Painting, decorating, deck repair, plumbing and much more. References available.

Give me a call, prompt reply guaranteed. (828) 275-4433 clivet999@gmail.com CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Spring Tuneup Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

COATS PERFORMANCE MATERIALS (Patrick Yarns) 501 York Road, Kings Mountain.

Apply Within. For more information, email jobs-northamerica@coats.com or call 980291-2216.

SEEKING HVAC INSTALLER & HELPERS. Shelby Heating & Air is seeking HVAC Installers and Installer Helpers. Pay based on experience. Subject to pre-employment drug screen, background and drivers’ license check.

Apply in person at Shelby Heating & Air, 1990 Eaves Road, Shelby. 704-4877877. lisa@shelbyhvac. com NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation.

(704) 473-0341

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES RESTAURANT FOR SALE OR LEASE. Set-up for Bar, 3 TVs, seating for 60, furnished w/equipment, coolers/freezers, grill/fryers. Some Financing Available. 828-287-8668.

FOR SALE

CLEVELAND COUNTY

WANTED: LOOKING FOR OLDER Martin or Gibson guitar. Gift for uncle. Would consider other quality brands.

God Bless. 704-538-9207, 843-670-9727.

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

YARD SALE AT THE BARN. Sat. April 24, 8am-12pm. Beach house decorations, clothes, furniture, kitchen items, etc.

Too much to name. 3218 Bridges Dairy Road, (Polkville).

BIG YARD SALE Sat., April 24th. 7 AM-Until. Lots of stuff. Everything must go. 118 Dashielle Lane, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION: Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Jewelry and MORE. Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on FB. 828-3820075.

FOR SALE RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT. Pie/pastry cooler, ice cream box, Buns coffee maker, deep fat fryer, 2-person wall booths, drink machine, heavy duty outside air compressor. (704) 538-0266

PLASTIC 55 GALLON SOLID TOP, $10. Barn find: International Cub tractor, $1800, needs work. 78-79 model Ford 2000 tractor needs minor work $3500. (828) 327-4782 CRICKET ELECTRONIC CUTTING MACHINE for cake or other. New-still in box. $125.00. 704-538-9304 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.

Serious buyers only please!

(828) 625-9744 csisams@ hotmail.com

JOHN DEERE RIDING LAWNMOWER. With leaf catcher. First $150. 704-4773400, (704) 470-5655 UN-LOCKED IPHONE 7, LIKE NEW. $150. Call 704-692-0748 or 704-473-6014.

AFG ELLIPTICAL MACHINE, LIKE NEW, $250; Pacific Fitness Weight Machine, 3 stages, $200; Antique Fairbanks Feed Store Scale, $100; Assortment of golf clubs and bags. 828-429-1500 (cell), 828-287-2308 DEER CORN. SHELLED, 50lbs, $8. 828-287-3272.

10’ PULL BEHIND TRAILER, wooden enclosure. Good for hauling wood, sand, rock, furniture, etc., $600. (704) 8251646

QUEEN BEDROOM SUITE for sale. Dresser, Night Stand and Chester drawers. All wood Good condition. $500.00. 704435-4438.

MIND & BODY WELLNESS, PLLC. At Mind & Body Wellness, we treat Behavioral Health, Suboxone Therapy for opioid addiction, and Primary Care! From childhood to geriatrics, we’re here for examination, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing wellness. Completely HIPAA approved Telehealth appts! (910) 387-3840 ltindall@ mindandbodywellnesspllc.com HANDYMAN SERVICES. Get your yards Ready for Spring!

Beat the rush. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small!

References available, over 25 years experience. Call before the rush begins. 704-692-4449.

IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up.

I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drug-free, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750 RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE for small job repairs and fixes.

Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas.

Bob, 828-476-6058.

AUCTIONS MID-CENTURY MODERN ONLINE AUCTION. Over 300 items- View the entire catalog and register to bid @ www. auctionsondemand.hibid.com (803) 209-0617 auctionsondemand@gmail.com

GIFT SHOP NOW OPEN. USAGift.shop now open online.

Where the gift selection changes often! Visit online. NC4Ever@email.com GIFT SHOP NOW OPEN ONLINE USAGift.shop Now Open Online. Where the gift selection changes often. Visit Online NC4Ever@email.com ITEMS FOR FREE–JUNK ONLY. Appliances: stove, refrigerator, two gas stoves (one works), you must haul off. Golf balls for sale. 828-229-3400.

TANNING BED FOR SALE. SUNQUEST WOLFF PRO 16S. Private Owner & Clean! $500. Call (704) 484-3128 USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-286-8674.

50+ TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW. More on the way! Areas largest selection, quality, best price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

HAVE A STORAGE BUILDING NOT USING, OUTGROWN IT? Sell it, trade in for new bigger one. We take trades, we buy used buildings.

Must be factory built, able to move. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

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

18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,395. 704-482-3166.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Get your yards Ready for Spring!

Beat the rush. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small!

References available, over 25 years experience. Call before the rush begins. 704-6924449.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243.

(704) 538-5788 PROPANE GRILL TANKS RE-FILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828-287-3272.

TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery.

Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 434-6389

FOUR NEW 17” TRUCK TIRES, $300. One Slot Machine, $250. Two Spaces in Mausoleum at Cleveland Memorial Park, $9000. Call after 4pm (704) 482-1381 COMMERCIAL ZERO TURN CUB CADET PRO 100. Has 34 hours, 54 inch cut. Call 828245-2808 or 828-223-0590.

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

828-245-5895.

HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449.

PRESSURE WASHER BY GENERAC, $165. Two Power Drills: 1-Hammer Drill, 1-Power Drill battery charged, both new, $150 both. 828-289-7783.

TIME TO STOCK-UP FOR FALL. Seasoned wood: Ideal for camping & outdoor fire pits.

828-395-0758.

GDL TRANSPORT LOOKING for good drivers. Drug test required. 2 years experience.

Top pay. Call 980-295-3663

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

FOR SALE

40+, 500+ POUND ROUND BALES HAY. Fall cut, barn kept, will load. $25 bale. (704) 538-0266

COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Apply M-F, 8am4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 480-9340

ONE ON ONE CARE IS CURRENTLY HIRING FOR ALL SHIFTS. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150.

YARD SALES

ANTIQUES

TALL PINES DTH. We are here for all your grading, excavation, and hauling needs! If it concerns the ground we probably do it! (704) 600-5438 tallpinescorporation@yahoo.com

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, UNIQUE ITEMS, ODDS&ENDS. If You’ve Never Been To Jake’s Knives, Collectibles & Antiques.... You Don’t Know What You’ve Been Missing! Guarantee You’ll See Something Unique! Stop By Today at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby (704) 600-6996 or (980) 295-5568 BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local!

Call 828-248-1408.

1980-1992 FORD TRUCK PARTS. Cabs, doors, etc. Call for price! (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net

PHONE AND PHONE ACCESSORIES. NewPhone.

Shop has Phone Accessories Plus a New Phone with Safety for Kids. Visit Online NC4Ever@email.com JOHN DEERE SICKLE MOWER #4 with manual. Woods mower PTO RM48. Gill one row cultivator. Goulds ETL submersible pump 2” outlet 45 Plus GPM. Hand held concrete saw with blades. Call (980) 254-5876 DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms.

704-300-5341, Steve 704-4728865, Cletus, 704-300-5341, Todd (704) 692-1627 FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Long wheelbase load, Full loaded. $70.00/load. Delivered. 864492-4793 or 803-627-9408.

RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GOKARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383.

COMPLETE HOME GYM SET. Total Gym Brand, like new, all books and video’s. Paid over $2000, will take $1750. 864542-4562.

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443

REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac

by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. $475. (704) 3001818 COMPASS SPORT $695.

2020 model, 250 lb capacity. We deliver, train and offer a warranty. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com “COVETED VETERANS CIRCLE” In Gaston Memorial Park. Three Burial Plots For Sale. Will Sell Together or Individually. Price Negotiable.

(919) 272-5503 16X40 OR TWO STORY BUILDINGS BUILT ON SITE. 1 DAY INSTALL. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

OUTSIDE IRON TABLE WITH 6 CHAIRS & CUSHIONS. One Work Table. Medium Dog Crate, Leashes & Grooming Sheers. 2 Tennis Rackets with Covers. 6 Stack Chairs. All Reasonably Priced! Call (704) 482-4302

CARPORTS, GARAGES, BUILDINGS, RV, BOAT COVERS IN STOCK. Areas largest on site display. Best selection, quality price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 Hwy. 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

LOST & FOUND

UTILITY BUILDINGS, STORAGE BUILDINGS. Steel, Wood, Vinyl. Some fully insulated, 1 to 2 day delivery if buy from stock. Cash or low down payment with monthly payments. No credit ok. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

LOST CAT! Graham Street/ Uptown Shelby. Gray/Tan/ White Female. Tipped ear. REWARD. If found call Pat. 704419-2059.

BEE SUPERS WITH RACKS, $20 each. CANNING JARS, $4 case. 828-245-0956.

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

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 FLAG POLES, FLAGS IN STOCK. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City.

Call 828-245-5895.

WANT TO BUY

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

(828) 577-4197 WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

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CHS Ironmen/Lady Ironmen golf teams season almost finished The 2021 CHS combined Ironmen/Lady Ironmen golf team, has played a number of matches – eight – since they started on March 15, at the Cherryville Golf and Country Club, their home course.

The team’s most recent match was played at SkyBrook Country Club on Thursday, April 15, and was hosted by Christ the King.

Lincoln Charter won as a team but CHS’ Jack-

son Tedder was the overall winner. This is only second time this year CHS has had overall winner. Senior Kelssie Cook won overall ladies a few weeks ago.

Lincoln Charter hosted the CHS team on Monday, April 19, at the Lincoln Country Club and Westport CC. The remaining schedule is as follows: Thursday, April 22; with CHS hosting at the Cherryville Golf & Country Club. Teams

playing: Bessemer City, Highland Tech, and Christ the King; Tuesday, April 27, with Highland Tech hosting at Lincoln Country Club. Teams playing are: Christ the King, Lincoln Charter, and CHS; and Wednesday, April 28, with CHS hosting at their home course at Cherryville Golf &Country Club. Teams in this one are Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, and Highland Tech.

Some of the players on the combined 2021 men’s and women’s golf team, coached by Matt Powers and Franklin Allen. Left to right are: CHS junior Gavin Cease; freshman Tyler Stroupe; senior Kelssie Cook; and sophomore Jackson Tedder. (photos provided)

Lady Ironmen senior golfer Kelssie Cook hitting off the tee in a recent match. Ms. Cook was the overall winner on the women’s golf team a week or so ago.

Ironmen sophomore golfer Jackson Tedder, who was the overall winner on the men’s golf team last week.

Party Prophets; Pre-Show 6:00 PM/Concert 7:00PM A concert series would not be complete without a cruise-in. Each night of the series, local car enthusiasts will line Railroad Avenue and West Gold Street with their favorite street or stock cars. Special guests will be on hand to make these cruise-ins even more special. The cruise-ins will start at 5:00pm each night of the concert series. All makes and models are wel-

come.

Great food and a beverage garden will be available for concert goers each night of the series as well.

For more information on the concert series or cruise-in, contact the City of Kings Mountain’s Special Events Department at 704-730-2101, or visit the website at www.KingsMountainEvents.Com. You may also visit the Facebook page at @cityofkmspecialevents.

CONCERT From Page 1 July 17 - Voltage BrosPre-Show 6:00 PM/Concert 7:00PM. September 11 - On the Border/Eagles Tribute Band-Opening Act, CAT5 Band; Pre-Show 6:00 PM/ Concert 7:00PM. October 2 - Who’s Bad! Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute-Opening Act, The

CHS Lady Ironmen golfer Jamarra Wall, a junior, prepares to sink a putt.

NORMALCY From Page 1 Academy – May 26, Warlick – May 26, and Webb – May 26.

Of course, COVID and other safety practices will be in place at the events.

These will include- health screening, temperature

checks, metal detecting, masks being required, and social distancing.

Graduation seniors will be required to stay for both ceremonies and the entire class will march into and out of the stadium together.

In the event of inclement weather, a second attempt to hold the cere-

monies would be on Saturday, May 29 at 8 a.m., and 10 a.m.

Gaston Schools also plans to offer a minimum of four tickets per graduate, and a pre-recorded video showing each graduate will be available for those unable to attend the ceremonies.

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WANT TO BUY NEED TO SELL YOUR CAR? Come See Us.... WE WILL GIVE YOU A FAIR PRICE! Francis Bros. Used Cars located at 134 N. Main St., Boiling Springs, NC. Phone 704-4342669 RECORD ALBUMS. 33 1/3 RPM 45 RPM with Picture Sleeves from the 1960’s to 1990’s; 78 RPM Blues Artists.

(919) 314-7579 COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING STANDING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER. Over 10 acres or more. Competitive Pricing. Over 30 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828-248-3659, 828-289-0742.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917

FARM & GARDEN

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NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-2873272.

2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Head Turner! LTZ package! 2006 Monte Carlo LTZ. 126,100 miles. Leather interior, power windows, doors locks, seat (heated), 17” wheels. ALL NEW tires and alignment just complete. Asking $3300, make me an offer.

Check it out on CarolinaClassifieds.com (828) 223-6789

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CLEVELAND COUNTY

LAND FOR SALE. 56.6 AC. Timberland w/large trees. Located on Knob Creek in Cleveland County. $3,500 per acre.

704-538-9979, 704-538-0152.

FOR RENT IN KINGS MOUNTAIN. 2 bedroom home. New paint & carpet, heat and air.

Good neighborhood. No pets.

(704) 473-5240

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

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

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, (704) 482-7723

BOATS 16 FOOT V-HULL BOAT/ TRAILER. 50 HP Johnson Motor, $1650. 828-287-8668.

PETS & LIVESTOCK TWO WEEK OLD BABY CHICKS. Straight run chicks. $2.50 each (704) 802-4445 gold28073@yahoo.com MIN PIN PUPPIES. Born 1/13/21, 2 males, 1 female, $450 each obo. 1st shots & dewormed, parents registered.

828-289-3905.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2016 BUICK LACROSSE PREMIUM. One owner, 94k miles, 6 cylinder, auto, loaded with all options, highway miles, lady driven, never smoked in, like new. Asking $13,000. Call 704-692-4449.

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

828-245-5895.

2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL1, Silver, V6 Auto, 3rd Row Seat, Sunroof and Moonroof, Leather, 196,000 miles, Rebuilt Motor, DVD Player, Chrome Wheels, $10,500 call (704) 300-1818

CARS & TRUCKS

2011 FORD RANGER SPORTS. 4x4, 4 door, 4.0 engine, 5 speed, aluminum wheels, bedliner, $8500. 828287-3820.

2006 DODGE RAM $18,800.

2500 Heavy Duty 64,000 Miles - (second power), 4X4, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AM/FM CD PLAYER, TILT / CRUISE, MANUEL LOCKS AND WINDOWS, FLEET MAINTAINED, TRANSMISSION COOLER. (704) 4182889 tedeasterjr@gmail.com

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

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. 864909-1035, www.rowelland.com

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY RENT OR SALE. Enjoy nice afternoon on Moss Lake, 4BR, 3BA house. $425,000 or $1500 month, $1500 deposit. 864805-0299.

1 BEDROOM SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT Shelby Area. Includes Stove & Refrigerator. No Smoking or Pets.

Not HAP Eligible. Heat and Water Included in $450 Month Rent. (704) 487-5480 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417

GARDEN TILLING SERVICES AVAILABLE. Tractor with 6’ rototiller. Reasonable prices. No job too big or small.

Call 704-692-4079.

2010 FORD F-150 4X4, V-8.

Auto, all power, crew cab, camper cover, $12,000. 828829-3468.

1973 VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA 57,000 Miles, 4 Speed. All Original Engine Parts (Plus). No Rust! Always Garage Kept & Covered!

Phone or Leave Message (704) 898-7645

1999 BROADMORE 16X76 SINGLEWIDE. 1999 Broadmore By Fleetwood. 16 x 76 SingleWide for Sale. Has a newer AC Unit. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1216 Square Foot. Was rented for $650.00 per month.

In decent shape has a swell in the kitchen floor. Please call to setup an appointment to come view. $29,500 or Best Offer. MUST REMOVE FROM PROPERTY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE. Alex 704300-3938. aataylor2@gmail. com

2 BAY COMMERCIAL WORKSPACE/SHOP SPACE. $900.

Commercial property zoned business commercial 2 car garage for rent (there is a dividing wall separating the 3rd bay) Uses & Features: Can be used as a workspace, makerspace, or storage/parking power outlets (electricity included in rent) welcome to: -car detailing businesses - e-commerce -landscaping businesses -screen printing -car guys needing a workspace no: -painting cars -heavy industrial chemical use Cost: $900/mo with 1 year lease and 1 month security deposit. Ideally no really loud air wrenches etc b/c of residential units on property but otherwise happy to have you! Please call for more information. Managed

by Big H Properties (404) 7805224 ucitNC@gmail.com 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments 704-487-1114.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

MOBILE HOMES CHESNEE SALE BARN. Now Reopened as Harvest Livestock Exchange. Field Day Sat., May 1st. Complimentary Lunch will be served. More info on our website www.harvestlivestockexchange.com (828) 748-1172 harvestlivestockexchange@gmail.com

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list.

418 East Warren Street, (704) 487-6354

GASTON COUNTY SENIOR HOUSING FOR RETIREES. Private Apartments and Cottages for independent living in a retirement community. All utilities and appliances included. Housekeeping weekly and a meal package is provided. Quiet, clean and picturesque property. No smoking.

Pets are allowed with deposit. $2125 Month. (828) 606-9165 Mfitzgerald@ sanstonehealth.com

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 2BR, 1BA CLEGHORN TOWNHOUSE. Rent $850, utilities included.

Deposit $850. 828-447-6162.

SENIOR LIVING AT IT’S BEST! 55 and older. 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartments. Forest City. $450 deposit, $450 month. 864-316-5282.

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

MHP LOTS FOR RENT RUTHERFORDTON. Blue Ridge Mobile Home Park. Large lots. Call for Price (727) 743-4908 crey13860@gmail.com

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The Cherryville Eagle

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Chavis Middle School softball team Division champs at 5-0 Chavis Middle School softball team Division champs at 5-0 Against Stanley John Chavis Middle School head softball coach and PE teacher Lance Beam said the Chavis Middle School softball Lady Wolverines defeated Stanley 18-0 in three innings in an away game on Wednesday, March 17. Krista Davis got the win on the mound, pitching a perfect game. The offense was led by Chloee Stroupe going 2-3 (3 RBI’s) and Ava Miller going 1-2 (3 RBI’s).

Lexi McSwain, Emma Proctor, Landry Beam and Alyssa Carpenter all had a hit each to contribute as well.

Against BCMS The Chavis Middle School softball ladies defeated Bessemer City Middle on Monday, March 22, 19-3, in three innings of play.

Coach Beam said Krista Davis got the win on the

Lady Wolverines catcher Lexi McSwain does her job behind the plate during one of the JCMS ladies’ home games. (photos provided) mound, striking out five batters. The offense was led by Landyn McBride going 1-1 (2 RBI’s) and Landry Beam going 1-2 (2 RBI’s). Lexi McSwain, Emma Proctor, Raylei Gidney and Kennedy

Weathers all had a hit as well to contribute to the offensive attack.

Against Belmont The JCMS softball ladies defeated Belmont on Monday, March 29, 19-1 in three

JCMS softball player Ava Miller slides into home, scoring another run for the Lady Wolverines!

A diligent Landry Beam playing infield for the JCMS Lady Wolverines.

JCMS Lady Wolverine pitcher in action Krista Davis on the mound.

Congratulations

Landyn McBride, up to bat for the JCMS Lady Wolverines at a recent game, takes a big swing. innings. Krista Davis got the win on the mound, striking out 6 batters and allowing only1 hit. The offense was led by Ava Miller going 2-2 (4 RBI’s), Emma Proctor going 2-3 (1 RBI), Landry Beam going 1-1 (3 RBI’s)

and Krista Davis going 1-1 (2 RBI’s). Landyn McBride and Kennedy Weathers also contributed with a hit each.

Against Holbrook The Chavis Middle School softball team defeated Holbrook on Tuesday, March

30, 18-1 in 3 innings. Krista Davis got the win on the mound, striking out 8 batters.

The offense was led by Davis going 2-2 (4 RBI’s), Ava Miller going 1-1 (3 RBI’s) and Chloee Stroupe going 1-1 (2 RBI’s). All three players had inside the park home runs. Kennedy Weathers went 1-1 (1 RBI). Landry Beam and Lexi McSwain also had a hit each to help the offense.

Against W. C. Friday The Chavis Middle School Lady Wolverines softball team defeated W.C. Friday on Thursday, April 1, 18-1 in four innings. Krista Davis got the win on the mound, throwing a no hitter and striking out 8 batters. The offense was led by Lexi McSwain going 2-3 (3 RBI’s), Emma Proctor going 2-3 (2 RBI’s).

Ava Miller went 1-2 (1 RBI) and Krista Davis went 1-4 (1 RBI). Landyn McBride had two hits and Kennedy Weathers and Chloee Stroupe had a hit each.

John Chavis Middle School softball Lady Wolverines (8th grade girls) with their coaches.

Front row – Chloee Stroupe, Landyn McBride, and Krista Davis. Back row – Head Coach Lance Beam, Ava Miller, Lexi McSwain, Emma Proctor, Alyssa Carpenter, and Assistant Coach Cheryl Word.

The 2021 John Chavis Middle School Lady Wolverines softball team are: Krista Davis (#23); Alyssa Carpenter (#99); Ava Miller (#3); Landyn McBride (#7); Emma Proctor (#90); Lexi McSwain (#9); Chloee Stroupe (#5); Abi Canipe (#00); Raylei Gidney (#13); Kennedy Weathers (#1); Addison Davis (#27); Desirae Smith (#21); Jenna Anthony (#12); Landry Beam (#4); Kate Mulvey (#42); and Maddie Avery (#10).

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