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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Council discusses topics slated for April 12 session

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Looking down on the Cherryville Fire Department’s large bay showing it full of all those who came by on Saturday, March 27, to get their second and final dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. (photo by Ryan Gunter)

CFD’s follow-up Moderna vaccine event goes well This was the second dose for those who received their first on Feb. 27

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Cherryville City Manager and Fire Chief Jeff Cash said the department’s hosting of the administration of the second shot of the two-injection Moderna vaccine went well.

Chief Cash said, “This

was the second shot of Moderna for the people who received their first dose at the clinic held on Feb. 27.

We provided the facility and volunteers. The vaccines were provided by Kintegra Health. Our contact with Kintegra is Mrs. Reva Holland.”

As far as the numbers of those who came to get their second and final Moderna vaccine dose, Chief Cash noted, “We administered approximately 440 vaccinations,” adding “…there were a handful of no-shows.”

As with the previous

vaccine event sponsored by Cherryville and CFD, he noted they had, “…Fire Department staff, Police Department staff, (and) Main Street staff (working the event and helping out). We provided approximately 15 volunteers.”

He continued, “Kintegra said that the operations flowed well and were very well organized.”

Cherryville Police Chief Cam Jenks, whose senior officers, patrol officers, and staff helped out as well at both events, making sure See MODERNA, Page 6

The Cherryville City Council met on Tuesday, March 30, at 5:30 p.m., for their March work session, going over a slate of topics slated for their April 12, regular session.

Starting things off was a request by City Manager Jeff Cash for Council to consider and vote on a resolution to request funding for Congressional and federal assistance form their funding program.

Mr. Cash told Council he would like them to vote on it that night, if possible, a request that was met as all approved the resolution request.

In the work session materials, it was noted the City is located in Rep. Virginia Foxx’s 5th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, and the City is also represented in the U.S. Senate by Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr.

The wording of the resolution noted how, “…the City of Cherryville is home to 6,000 North Carolinians and is a duly incorporated municipality supporting all governmental functions and

Cherryville Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Jason Wofford with Mayor H.L. Beam, III after being presented with the SHARP Public Sector Employer Award. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) services” and that we have experienced serious budget shortfalls due to the effects of the COVID pandemic, rapid depreciation of our infrastructure and a lack of funding availability through alternate resources.

Mr. Cash told Council the Congress recently authorized members of the U.S. House of Representa-

tives to “…request funding for up to 10 ‘Community Projects’ within each member’s district in the upcoming federal year budget.”

Knowing that timeline, Mr. Cash said he wanted the vote so Cherryville can get our request for these proposed allocated funds for our following urgent needs: See COUNCIL, Page 2

Oratorical Judges Durwin Briscoe, Tamara Barringer; Greg Stearns; Rep. Virginia Foxx; Dr. Bill Downs and Andrew Hopper Sr. (photos provided)

Burns sophomore Savannah McGlothlin at State Oratorical Finals competition Cherryville’s Jill Parker-Puett, Auxiliary State Vice President, one of the AL Auxiliary luminaries present at event

2021 Cherry Blossom Festival cancelled

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

According to a media release from Shelby American Legion Post 82, the Shelby American Legion 82 Family hosted the State Oratorical Finals competition at the LeGrand Center on Sunday, March 7, 2021.

Auxiliary State Vice President Jill Parker-Puett, of Cherryville, was one of

The 2019 Cherry Blossom Festival’s crowds are a distant memory now, thanks to COVID-19 and its ravages upon our society. However, thanks to a ramped-up vaccination schedule, perhaps in the not-too-distant future Cherryville could see the town come alive again with scenes like this.

(Eagle/CF Media file photo)

Events officials decide to cancel 2021 festival, which was originally scheduled for April 16-17 James Moore, State Commander; Savannah McGlothlin $2,000 scholarship winner and Bill Oxford, National Commander. the AL Auxiliary luminaries tants, all winners from their present at the event. particular regions throughout State contest coordinator the state.”

Jim Quinlan said, “This was He continued, “This Conthe 83rd annual American Le- stitutional speech contest is gion Oratorical Contest and open to all high-school-aged See COMPETITION, Page 6 had four participating contes-

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

According to a March 19, media release, Cherryville Chamber of Commerce Vice-President Mary Beth Tackett said that in order to comply with COVID-19 restrictions still in effect by the

state of North Carolina, the Cherryville Events officials have made the decision to cancel Cherryville’s 2021 Cherry Blossom Festival, which was originally scheduled for April 16, through the 17.

Said Mrs. Tackett in the release, “The State of North Carolina still has restrictions in place to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, which includes limiting outdoor gatherings to only 50 people. This restriction stays in effect until March 31, 2021.

She continued, “Our

Cherry Blossom Festival was set to take place just three weeks after that marker on April 16, and 17, leaving us with insufficient time to plan this event if the above-mentioned restrictions were to be lifted.

We felt we had to make a decision at this time that is in line with the guidelines in place. We apologize for any inconvenience.”

The Cherry Blossom Festival is a product of the Cherryville Main Street Program, which is a part of the City of Cherryville, and See FESTIVAL, Page 6

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■ POLICE ARRESTS 3-24: Kimberly Nicole parker, 29, 135 Eaker Dr., Cherryville; one count felony possession of methamphetamine; and one count each of misdemeanor possession of: marijuana up to ½ ounce, simple possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, RDO, no OL, and three WSOJs (two from Cleveland County). $32,000 secured bond.

3-24: Linda Crane Woodard, 69, 607 N. Pink St., Cherryville; one count each misdemeanor larceny, trespass of real property, and WSOJ. $5,000 secured bond.

3-26: Mallory Nicole Upton, 37, 6-1-A North Dr., Cherryville; one count each misdemeanor DWLR and OFA/DWLR (Gaston County). $4,000 secured bond.

3-28: Zakari Scott Paul Turner, 23, 340 Hepzibah Church Rd., Cherryville; felony possession of heroin and methamphetamine, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. $5,000 secured bond.

INCIDENTS 3-23: Cherryville consignment store owner reports

call for service/barring notice regarding listed suspects who were banned from the property. Closed by other means.

3-24: CPD officer reports possession of methamphetamine; possession of marijuana up to ½ ounce; simple possession of Schedule II controlled substance; RDO; WSOJ/larceny; no OL; WSOJ/probation; and WSOJ/possession of controlled substances. Seized: 0.50 grams methamphetamine; 1 gram marijuana; one dosage unit of Adderall; and one clear container.

Closed/cleared by arrest.

3-24: Cherryville business reports misdemeanor larceny ($171/consumable goods); trespass of real property; and WSOJ by suspect taking merchandise w/o paying and trespassing. Closed/ cleared by arrest.

3-26: CPD officer reports DWLR and WSOJ for DWLR/Gaston County by listed suspect who had an OFA. Closed/cleared by arrest.

3-27: GCPD officers report new investigations into a stolen property and drug/ narcotic violations at 111 Carlton Dr., Cherryville.

3-27: GCPD officers report further investigation into a larceny from a building at 1071 Sellerstown Rd., Cherryville.

3-28: CPD officer reports possession of heroin; possession of methamphetamine; and possession of drug paraphernalia by listed suspect.

Seized: 0.50 grams of heroin; 0.30 grams of amphetamines/methamphetamines; and seven (7) pieces of drug/ narcotic equipment. Closed/ cleared by arrest.

WRECKS 3-26: A Harley-Davidson motorcycle driven by Sandy Glenn Sumner, 54, 213 Black Rock School Rd., Cherryville, was traveling on Delview Rd., when it ran off the road to the right and collided with a white picket fence belonging to Iglesia Cristiana Integral Church, 802 Delview Rd. Cherryville, damaging one section of the fence. Responding officer reported minor damage to the rear of the motorcycle, but no dollar amount for either the motorcycle or the fence was listed.

No injuries reported. The vehicle did require towing.

COUNCIL From Page 1 $1.1 million for water systems improvements to the main Thorofare on Hwy. 150 (Church Street); $980,000 for sewer outfall replacement covering the centra and west side of the City, which is in critical need of replacement; $900,000 for replacing deteriorating water lines from downtown to Peak Resources on East Main Street; $375,000 to install a splash pad on land already owned by the City (for recreational purposes targeting children 10 and under); $300,000 for a soccer and multipurpose field on land already owned by the City for recreational purposes for kids 11 and under; $650,000 for upgrades to City Hall (built in 1956) to meet federal ADA requirements; $500,000 for upgrades to the Police Department, which was built in the 1960s (also to meet ADA requirements); $500,000 for upgrades to the Community Building; built in the 1970s (to meet ADA requirements); $1.5 million for funding for upgrades for

The NC DOL’s SHARP Public Sector Employer Award stating the Fire Department is exempt from OSHA compliance inspections for two years. the Cherryville Historical Museum (exterior physical brick work and to comply with ADA requirements); and lastly $450,000 for upgrades to the Cherryville Historic Depot Museum, again, to meet ADA requirements.

Downtown Director David Day gave a synopsis to Council on Main Street Grants and answered questions from Council members involving interior grants.

After some discussion it was decided to table the mat-

ter until a later date.

Mr. Cash informed Council about the bid award to low bidder CaJenn Construction & Rehabilitation Services on the sewer project for Cherryville. CaJenn’s bid amount was the lowest at $794,281.

Additionally, Mr. Cash recommended Council award contracts to two other bidders for the following downtown projects: water line construction and downtown revitalization to Sealand Contractors Corp.

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Traffic stop leads to arrest of Crouse woman on outstanding warrants A traffic stop involving a vehicle traveling Hwy. 150 West has led to the arrest of a Crouse woman, who was a passenger in the vehicle, on outstanding warrants.

On Monday, March 29, 2021 around 3 a.m., Deputy T. Springs was traveling behind a red SUV with a valid license plate but the registered owner of the vehicle did not have a valid driver’s license. The officers stopped the vehicle near the intersection of Hwy. 150 West, and Old Lincolnton Crouse Road.

The driver of the car produced a valid driver’s license but a passenger in the vehicle gave officers a fictitious name.

That passenger, Cynthia Diane Chavis, 22, of Dave

CYNTHIA DIANE CHAVIS Heafner Rd., Crouse, gave the officers another name and produced identification for that person. One deputy recognized the individual and a check by the Lincoln County Communications Center revealed she was wanted on outstanding warrants in Cleveland and Gaston Counties.

Lincoln County deputies charged the woman with felony identity theft and misdemeanor resisting a public officer and false information to an officer. She was also served with outstanding warrants for larceny, driving while license revoked, financial identity fraud, larceny of a motor vehicle, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, displaying an expired registration plate, no liability insurance, possession of stolen goods, and conspiracy.

Chavis was taken before a Lincoln County magistrate and placed in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center under a $27,500 secured bond. She was also ordered held for Cleveland County authorities.

Kindergarten registration

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info Cherryville Elementary Principal Shawn Hubers recently noted that it is that time of year to start thinking about

registering your child for kindergarten.

Said Mr. Hubers via an email, “I am really trying to get as many incoming kindergarten students to register as possible.

All parents need to do is go to the Gaston County Website and

Said Mr. Cash in a letter to Council dated March 30, “These bids have been approved by our engineering firm” and were “recommended by City staff for our bond projects.”

No action was taken at the time, and Mayor Beam noted this was a “for your information” only issue for now, adding they will be voted on at the April 12 regular Council meeting.

Other items on the agenda included setting a public hearing for April 12 regarding the closings of three streets’ discussion of the City’s fee schedule; an update on the proposed dog park at West Gate Park (Brandon Abernathy said the City’s engineer Recil Wright is currently looking at what projects will fit on the land); and a discussion of enhancements to Aaron Moss Park, specifically tearing down the old, decrepit batting cage and possibly putting up a horseshoe throwing pit.

Mayor Beam read a letter to Council from the NC Dept. of Labor about the City’s SHARP Program, noting how the Fire Department has

corrected all their workforce hazards and are officially exempt from OSHA compliance inspections for two years.

Accepting the award from the Mayor was CFD Assistant Chief Jason Wofford.

Mr. Cash and Mayor Beam also told Council about offering incentives to 16 identified business owners on Main Street due to the moving of water lines from the front of their businesses to the back, which was approved by Council and City Staff in the revitalization process. The affected businesses have already been notified, added Mr. Cash. The owners would have to apply for the $2,500 incentive grants and the form must be turned into Mr. David Day, Main Street Director.

Information handed out at the work session noted the City will pay for and install all taps but the owner is responsible to connect to the new tap and connect to the building.

This and other items will be discussed and voted on at the April 12 regular session meeting.

click on Kindergarten Registration form the home screen.”

Hubers sent the necessary info one needs to know: So, the following is the important information of which he speaks: Kindergarten Registration: School Year 2021-2022 • Kindergarten (child must be five years old on or before August 31, 2021); • Birth certificate or proof of parentage; • Valid ID of parent/guardian registering child*; • Two current proofs of residence documents within 30 days (power, water, gas, cable, landline telephone, rent or mortgage bill) or Residence Affidavit**; • Up-to-date immunization/ shot record, and • Health assessment (completed on or after August 23, 2020) by a certified health care professional. (*Valid ID of parent/guardian registering child: North Carolina law requires that a biological parent, court ordered legal guardian/custodian (court document required), or Department of Social Services (DSS) placement representative (kinship paperwork required) should present a child for school enrollment (this excludes stepparents.) Persons registering a child for kindergarten should be prepared to present a valid ID and/or required legal documentation at registration. ** “No proof of Residence” – If you do not have proof of residence documents in your name, please contact the office of Student Assignment at (704) 810-7284.)

By JIM MILLER Editor

How to Help Your Elderly Parent with Their Finances Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you offer on helping an elderly parent with their finances? My 84-year-old father is having trouble keeping up with his bills and insurance, and I just found out that he’s been making contributions to a suspicious charity.

Reluctant Daughter Dear Reluctant, Many adult children serve as financial helpers to their elderly or ill parents.

They provide services like paying bills, handling deposits and investments, filing insurance claims, preparing taxes and more. Here are some tips and resources that can help you help your dad.

Start with a Conversation Taking on the task of helping an elderly parent with their finances can be a sensitive and difficult topic. The first step in helping your dad is to have a respectful talk with him expressing your concerns, as you stated in your question, and offering to help him with his financial chores.

If you have siblings, it can be a good idea to get them involved too. This can help you head off any possible hard feelings, plus, with others involved, your dad will know everyone is concerned.

Get Organized If your dad is willing to let you help manage, monitor or take over his financial affairs your first order of business is to get organized by making a list of his financial accounts and other important information. Your list should include his: • Contact list: Names and numbers of key contacts like insurance agents, financial advisor, tax preparer, family attorney, etc.

• Monthly bills: Phone, cable, water and trash, gas, electric, credit card accounts, etc.

• Financial accounts: Including bank accounts, brokerage and mutual fund accounts, safe-deposit boxes and any other financial assets he has. Also get usernames and passwords for financial accounts that are set up online.

• Company benefits: Any retirement plans, pensions or health benefits from his current or former employer.

• Insurance policies: Life, home, auto, long-term care, Medicare, etc.

• Taxes: Copies of your dad’s income tax returns over the past few years.

Locate Important Documents This is also the ideal time to find out if your dad has the following essential legal documents: A will; an advance

directive that includes a living will and health-care proxy, which allows you or another family member or friend to make medical decisions on his behalf if he becomes incapacitated; and a durable power of attorney, which gives you or a designated person similar legal authority for financial decisions, if needed.

If he doesn’t have these important documents prepared, now is the time to do it. And if they are prepared, make sure they’re updated, and you know where they’re located.

Simplify Financial Tasks The quickest way to help your dad simplify his monthly financial chores is to set up automatic payments for his utilities and other routine bills and arrange for direct deposit of his income sources.

If your dad has savings and investments scattered in many different accounts, you should consider consolidating them. You can also set up your dad’s bank system and investment accounts online, so you can pay bills and monitor his accounts anytime.

Set Up Protections To guard against scams and risky finan-

cial behaviors, consider getting your dad a True Link Visa Prepaid Card (TrueLinkFinancial.com/card). Designed for older adults with cognitive issues this card would provide your dad access to his money but with restrictions that you set on how funds can be spent. Or check out EverSafe.com, a web-based service that will automatically monitor your dad’s accounts, track suspicious activity and alert you when a problem is detected.

Seek Help If you need help or live far away, consider hiring a daily money manager (see AADMM.com) who can come in once or twice a month to pay bills, make deposits, decipher health insurance statements and balance his checkbook. Fees range between $60 and $150 per hour.

Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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Gaston County Police K-9 “Pax” passes away Retired Gaston County Police K9 Pax passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

K9 Pax, a German shepherd, had served with the Gaston County Police K9 Unit from 2010 until 2016.

K9 Pax came from Canine

Extreme Inc., based in Ocala, Florida. He was a certified police dog through the American Police Canine Association.

Pax was certified in obedience, apprehension/handler protection, narcotics detection, area searches, tracking,

article searches, and building searches.

During his tenure with the Department, K9 Pax worked with three different handlers: Captain J. Leatherwood; Sgt. A. J. Isenhour ; and Sgt. R. L. Waldrop.

Retired Gaston Co. Police K9 Pax, who passed away on Tuesday, March 23. (photo provided)

During his tenure K9 Pax was responsible for over 120 K9 related arrests. He conducted numerous tracks and apprehended several individuals.

K9 Pax not only served the citizens of Gaston County but provided his abilities to several partner agencies. On several occasions he assisted

investigations for state and federal agencies. He was responsible for seizing over $75,000 in illegal narcotics during his career.

K9 Pax enjoyed his retirement while living with former K9 handler, Captain W. P. Downey.

K9 Pax was 14 years old at the time of his death.

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

TODAY’S QUOTE:

OPINION

If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.

–George Washington

Check your anger folks and hit “reset”!

When you’re sitting around a hospital waiting room you have nothing but time on your hands, you can either pray, talk nervously to other people who you don’t know but who share something with you, namely a sick or injured loved one there for treatment or some such, or you can twiddle your thumbs and try to be blend in.

Why do I say that bit about “blending in”?

Because I had the dubious privilege (I’m White, so dare I use that term these days?) of being present when two women – one, African-American, the other, Caucasian-American – went from quietly discussing their significant others in somewhat hushed tones to loudly verbally accosting each other over, what I assumed, had to do with insurance coverages and its woes. That, in a mere matter of seconds, then escalated into the dreaded “race” harangue, with the attendant nouns and verbs Blacks and Whites (and others as well) reserve only

By Michael Powell michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com

for each other in order to inflict the maximum verbal damage on each other’s psyches. Thankfully, before things got too far out of hand a security guard and two hospital staff appeared and asked the two ladies to stand up and vacate the waiting room immediately.

Thankfully, both of them did, and things went back to normal, or at least as normal as a hospital waiting room can be.

While I tried not to be too concerned with some of the verbiage tossed out during the argument, a couple of words and phrases I remembered as being thrown out were

“White privilege” and “get woke”, countered with “angry Black people” and “socialist-loving idiot” (a new one to me, I must admit!), along with more than a few VERY angry looks between the two of them before they were interrupted.

I didn’t mention this to my wife, who was there for a heart attack and treatment we thought would help, for fear it would only upset her and THAT she didn’t need!

Later, when I was able to bring her home – and she seems to be on the mend and getting somewhat back to her old self – we watched more American angst and anger playing out on the national and local news as kids kill each other in Charlotte; road rage idiots gun down unsuspecting fellow drivers because of some imagined slight; or, well, you get the picture, right? Evil has come blatantly out into the open and isn’t afraid to show its ugly face.

I suppose much of

the anger we see today could, to a large degree, be blamed on all of us being cooped up together during the past year or more thanks to COVID19, but truth to tell, I’m afraid this anger business – which, incidentally, has been around for many, many eons – is only going to get worse

mainly because we can’t forgive our fellow man or woman, no matter what color they are, for ANY slight or insult, or past “wrong”, real or imagined.

I’m not a psychologist or one of those soul healers, but it seems we all need to stop for a minute before we speak or act,

take a BIG, DEEP breath, and, as my beautiful and smart wife always tells me whenever I start getting “crazy eyes”, dial down the anger and hit the reset button!

Let’s try that and see how it works for us, all right?

Life’s too short to do otherwise.

Easter 2021 – America is Celebrate what God ready for a resurrection!

has done every day!

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I was blessed to be the I was blessed as well to be wife of Dick Farnsworth a graduate of it. I always until he went to glory some took education seriously years ago. My amazing and went on to graduate God then brought Tommy from Appalachian State into my life. Tommy is a University in Boone. really good Christian man God placed me in a who just celebrated a birthSpirit-filled church, Shady day so we took a small trip Grove Baptist, that is on to honor the occasion. I the verge of dedicating am so thankful for him. a remarkable new sancMy life’s calling was to tuary under the capable be a teacher, and I taught leadership of Pastor Dale for 30 years in both CleveHendricks. I have been land and Gaston counties. there all of my life, which I have also tutored in both dates back to when the counties, and I absolutely

love what I do. I know God placed it in my heart to be a teacher, and I never considered any other occupation. I am thankful to still be a part of it.

I say all of this to give praise to God Who has blessed me in my life. I have so much in my life to celebrate, and I want to be sure that the Lord gets the glory. All too many times we are so busy with life that we fail to give Him the praise that He deserves.

For some reason, we sometimes think that we are responsible for our successes without acknowledging God at all. I have heard many boast of what they have done instead of what God has done.

And as we just celebrated Easter and God’s grace through His Son, Jesus Christ, I praise His name and thank Him for what He has done for me.

No doubt: Seniors are “tough old birds”

by REBECCA WEBER Guest columnist It’s not easy getting old.

When times are bad they’re worse for the elderly and no better example is there than the times in which we’ve been living for the past twelve months or so – in the year of the COVID19 pandemic. There’s no doubt that the older you are the more physically vulner-

able you can be to the coronavirus, but there’s evidence that aging can also turn us into mentally tougher “old birds,” as the old saying goes.

There was concern across the board when the pandemic got started that there would be a “mental health crisis” among the older population due to COVID-based restrictions on contact with friends and

family. But according to an article in JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, there is “evidence suggesting that, counter to expectation, older adults as a group may be more resilient to the anxiety, depression, and stress-related mental health disorders characteristic of younger populations during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

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The followers of Jesus believed in His resurrection because they saw Him alive Glenn Mollette after He Guest Editorial was dead.

They had a powerful testimony of firsthand evidence seen with their own eyes.

Mary Magdalene saw Jesus first. In John’s gospel chapter 20:14-16, we have the recorded appearance, “Jesus said to her, ‘Mary!’ She turned and said to Him ‘Rabboni’, which is to say ‘Teacher’.”

Jesus next appeared to Mary, the mother of James, Salome, and Joanna. They were on their way to tell the disciples that an angel had told them Jesus had risen when He appeared before them.

He greeted them and the women took hold of His feet and worshipped Him. (Matthew 28:9) As with Mary Magdalene, these three women also touched Jesus.

Jesus appeared to Peter.

“The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!” (Luke 24:34) This

was a private appearance and occasion where Jesus reassured Peter. Peter had earlier denied him.

Later, on Easter Sunday, Jesus appeared to two disciples on the road to Emmaus. They had lost hope in Jesus and were leaving Jerusalem. They were not expecting Jesus to rise. Jesus approached them and began traveling with them (see Luke 24:13-16).

Jesus’ last appearance on Easter Sunday was to the disciples with Thomas absent. It took place in the upper room in which Jesus had instituted the Lord’s Supper. It is recorded in the gospels of Luke and John. Jesus came and stood in their midst, and said to them, “‘Peace be with you.’ And when He had said this, He showed them both His hands and His side. The disciples therefore rejoiced when they saw the Lord.”

There were other appearances of Jesus later as recorded in the scriptures but these were the five appearances on Easter.

The followers of Jesus were terrified. They had been hiding behind closed doors. They thought they could be arrested and cru-

cified at any time, just like Jesus. Seeing Jesus alive turned their lives around completely. They were so empowered they went out to dynamically proclaim that Jesus had risen. Their message brought hope to a scared and hopeless society.

Last Easter most of the world sat behind closed doors for fear of COVID19. Many church doors around the world were closed in fear. This Easter (Sunday, April 4) was different as millions have received their vaccinations and are feeling hopeful.

Most houses of worship were open and many went to church this Easter. It probably was not like “before” COVID-19, as many have yet to be vaccinated and still didn’t feel safe to venture out.

America and the world have been down emotionally. Sickness, death, business failures and our COVID lifestyles have taken a lot out of us. We want to live again. Easter is about life, new life.

I pray you were able to get up, safely get out, and celebrate life this past Easter Sunday.

America is ready for a resurrection!

The article cites a study by the Centers for Disease Control that showed, “…933 participants aged 65 years or older reported significantly lower percentages of anxiety disorder (6.2 percent), depressive disorder (5.8 percent), or trauma- or stress-related disorder (TSRD) (9.2 percent) than participants in younger age groups.”

But that doesn’t mean seniors are not lonely.

How can you not be

lonely when interpersonal relationships are suddenly curtailed. But it appears that the older you get the better able you are to cope psychologically with loneliness.

It is noted there is even more evidence that we get stronger emotionally as we get older. A new study conducted by the Stanford Center on Longevity is cited, and in it, Prof. Laura Carstensen, says that “… as people age, they’re more

emotionally balanced and better able to solve highly emotional problems.”

Also, according to Carstensen, “…we surveyed a representative sample of 945 Americans between the ages of 18 and 76 years and assessed the frequency and intensity of a range of positive and negative emotions.

We also assessed perceived risk of contagion and complications from the virus, as See SENIORS, Page 6

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The Easter message is that God loves you!

As we begin to see the signs of spring’s arrival, we are hopeful that we can begin to move more freely by REV. KEITH HUSS around Pastor our city Mt. Zion Baptist and region Church, without Cherryville hesitation.

God has a way of bringing hope to life as the trees, flowers, and all of nature begins to bloom. It has indeed been a hard winter. The first Sunday of April will be Easter and could be our biggest attendance Sunday in recent memory.

We are planning for a great time of worship and teaching that will focus on

God’s love for us and Jesus’ demonstration of sacrifice.

My hope for all of us in this fast-moving season is that we will all grow in our love for the Savior and experience a stronger presence of His Spirit in our lives daily and when we come together to share in the fellowship of our faith. I hope that we will be inspired to go out to our neighbors, co-workers, family, and friends and tell them the great things God is doing through His Holy Spirit in our hearts and lives. Our Sunday experience is such a blessing as we corporately give praise unto God, but it is only an exceedingly small portion of all God wants us to experience in our lives as we walk in obedience to His Spirit and in community with one another.

The message at Easter is that God loves you, and

Easter Rev. Trent Rankin Salvation Church, Gastonia, NC salvationchurchnc.org

This p a s t Sunday, Easter was celebrated by mil- Rev. Trent Rankin lions of people all over the world. Some marked the day with the Easter Bunny posing for pictures with kids, while others hunted Easter eggs.

Many people celebrated Easter with sunrise services, and special church services to commemorate the day. However, the significance of Easter is far greater than dyed eggs and baskets, or even a special service. Easter is about Jesus.

Mark 16:1-7 records that early on that first Easter Sunday morning, Mary Magdalene and other women who had followed Jesus, made their way to the tomb, hoping to properly embalm Jesus since He had been hastily buried before the Jewish Sabbath.

They were uncertain who would roll away the large stone blocking the entrance to the tomb. As they arrived to the tomb as dawn began to break, thy found something amazing! The stone was rolled away! An angel stood at the tomb, telling them that Jesus was not there, He had risen.

The angel told Mary and the others to return to the disciples and tell them that Jesus was alive and would appear to them. They re-

tuned amazed at what they had seen that day!

Easter is an amazing day, as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Through Jesus’ resurrection, death has been defeated. We fear death and do everything in our power to delay it. Jesus conquered death. We may die physically, yet through Jesus we will live forever with Him in heaven. The separation that our sin has caused between God and us, has been removed.

After sin entered our world through Adam and Eve, our relationship with God had been severed. As Jesus died, the veil in the temple was torn in two, revealing the Holy of Holies, where God dwelled. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, the power of sin has been broken. Through Jesus we are reconciled to God. Easter changed everything. Through this awesome act, Jesus conquered everything that we fear.

Sin, death, and Satan have been totally defeated. At the moment Jesus said on the cross, “It is finished,” the world changed forever (John 19:30, ESV).

Easter was for you. Jesus suffered, died, and lives again, so that you can have a true relationship with Him. Will you believe today? Will you believe that Jesus loves you so much that He gave His life for you, defeating the sin that binds you? He is ready to save you today.

Discover the true meaning of Easter today!

Jesus proved it. We were created as God’s children to know and love our Father.

We messed things up, but He kept loving us anyway.

Ultimately, He sent His Son as the clear and present proof of that reality. Jesus’ obedient gift was the culmination of God’s grand redemption plan. Now, all we need do is respond to His love with faith, believing that His death on the Cross was for each of us individually and all of us collectively. What a great and simple message, ‘God Loves You’ and He proved it in John 3:16, when He showed the world His Love, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Jesus proved it in Romans 5:8, as it reads, “But

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

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God demonstrates His love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” We who know God and His redemption have all been transformed by this simple truth. And we have become the bearers of that message. This gives us overcoming power to live each day victoriously.

Easter Sunday is the marker of completion for God’s redemption plan which began in the Garden of Eden thousands of years before. It is the statement of God’s approachability for all people who have come into the world since that day. Jesus came to die, and He died to save me and you of our sin. Faith in that message transforms our relation to everything and everyone.

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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

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Cleveland County man wins $100K in scratch-off winning $25 Extreme Cash ticket from the Tobacco Barn on North Cleveland Ave., in Kings Mountain.

“I’ve just been crying and thanking God,” he said.

“I’m truly blessed and it’s still not real to me.”

He claimed his prize Monday at lottery headquarters in Raleigh. After re-

quired federal and state tax withholdings, he took home $70,757.

“I’ve wanted to get me a house, and buy a little piece of land,” said Brown.

“I want to invest. I want to give back to the church that my family grew up in. Just take care of my closest family and friends that always

looked out for me ever since I was young.”

Ticket sales from scratch-offs like Extreme Cash make it possible for the lottery to raise more than $725 million a year for education. A $15 million grant using money raised by the lottery will help Cleveland County to build

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MODERNA From Page 1 traffic flow was steady and all vehicles moved in and out safely, agreed with Chief Cash, adding, “For our part, it all went well.”

So far as plans are concerned to keep having these either at the CFD going forward and as things open up for the rest of the general

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The present findings extend previous research about age and emotion by demonstrating that older adults’ relatively better emotional well-being persists even in the face of prolonged stress.”

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population to be vaccinated, Chief Cash had this to say.

“We are scheduled on Friday, April 9, to do the second dose for those who received their shot on March 12. At this point, there are no plans in place for future vaccination clinics to be held at CFD; however, we will know more in late April. To date, around 1,200 vaccinations have been provided here at CFD.” Ory, a Texas A&M aging expert, put it this way, “Older adults – despite their awareness of increased risk – are generally not reporting more feelings of anxiety, anger or stress than younger age groups (during the COVID crisis).”

Dr. Ory is the founding director of the Texas A&M Center of Population Health and Aging and notes that she has been “…studying the impacts of COVID-19 with an interest in debunking myths and identifying unexpected positive consequences for our aging population.”

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The other two contestants were Andrew Jackson of Bolivia, NC, who took third place, and Moira Gleason from Charlotte, who finished fourth. Each received a $1,000 scholarship.

Mr. Quinlan said Post 82 invited several distinguished judges for the contest.

“The judges included U.S. Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, who represents the 5th Congressional District; Tamara Barringer, Associate Justice for the NC Supreme Court; Shelby City Councilman Andrew Hopper; Durwin Briscoe, Deputy Assistant Chief for Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department; Dr. William Downs, Gardner – Webb University President; and Gregory Stearns, Thomas Jefferson Academy Philosophy and Logic Educator,” he said.

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Along with Cherryville’s Mrs. Parker-Puett, who is Auxiliary State Vice President, Jim noted, “The American Legion was well-represented at the contest, with many officials in attendance, including Bill Oxford, the Legion’s National Commander from Lenoir, NC, and James Moore, NC Department Commander.

Also attending was AL NC Auxiliary President Julie Smith, from Salisbury.

Said Mr. Quinlan, “This annual contest is highly regarded and draws exceptionally gifted high-school participants each year. Many past participants have gone on to successful careers as attorneys, politicians, and other professional careers.

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were former Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence, and Jane Pauley, a distinguished journalist and television personality for over 25 years.”

It is to be noted that each fall, Legionnaires from across the state begin contacting local high school guidance counselors to inform them about the contest and speak to interested students.

The American Legion is the nation’s oldest and largest veterans service organization, having celebrated its 102nd birthday. However, it also seeks to promote its many youth programs such as the Oratorical competition, American Legion Baseball, Junior Shooting Sports, and more programs benefiting youth, veterans, and the military.

Post 82 Commander Victor Darville thanked the Shelby American Legion 82 Family, which includes Legionnaires and Auxiliary Unit 82 and Sons of the American Legion Squadron 82 members.

Darville said the 2021 North Carolina Oratorical Contest would not have been the highly successful event it was without the leadership of Mr. Quinlan and his committee’s diligent efforts.

Commander Darville thanked all involved and invited those interested in more information about the organization or its many programs to email Post82@yahoo.com.

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From Page 1 the Cherryville Chamber of Commerce.

Tackett noted that all vendor fees will be trans-

ferred to next year’s festival or to a rescheduled festival later this year.

“This will be of the vendors’ choice, unless other directions are made,” she added.

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Cherryville City Councilwoman Jill Parker-Puett points out someone to visiting Cherryville native and entrepreneur Bob Barker, who visited during the 2019 Cherry Blossom Festival.

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From Page 1 students. Winners receive medals and scholarship monies.”

Mr. Quinlan, Commander of American Legion Post 23, noted that due to continuing precautions about COVID19, the AL’s National competition, which is traditionally held in Indianapolis each April, was canceled.

“However,” he added, “the winning student in each participating state received an additional $5,000 scholarship from the National American Legion Headquarters,” with $11,500 being awarded to the four contestants.

Mr. Quinlan noted Burns High School sophomore Savannah McGlothlin, represented the local area, adding, “She advanced through local, district, and division competitions to the state finals.”

The title of Savannah’s oration was, “What Compromise Means to the Constitution.”

At the Sunday, March 7, contest, Savannah was awarded second place, along with a $2,500 scholarship, said Quinlan, in the media release.

Also, as per the media release, other contestants included Emma Hall, who represented Apex American Legion Post 124. Emma took first place in the contest and received a total of $7,500 in scholarship money.

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started crying immediately, running around the store, breakdancing, whatever you want to call it, I was doing it.

All I could think about was that I could do everything I finally wanted to do.”

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CHS softball ladies get pair of much-needed wins Lady Patriots, Lady Rams fall to Lady Ironmen bats

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Lady Ironmen interim head coach Callie Hahn said her ladies won a pair of games this past week after a daunting 0-4 start to their 2021 season.

Hahn said on Monday, March 29, the Lady Ironmen hosted the Lady Patriots of Piedmont Charter in non-conference action at CHS Field and came away with a 12-5 victory.

Right-hander Laila Davis got the start and pitched three innings, giving up four (4) runs (three earned). She struck out four Lady Pats batters.

Junior Raegan Nowoweicki came on in relief and picked up the win with 10 strikeouts and one (1) earned run. Coach Hahn said hitters for the CHS ladies were Rileigh Kiser (3-5, with 2 RBIs), Davis (1-3, 2 RBIs), Kaitlyn Newsome (4 RBIs), Aleigha Whisnant (1-3, an RBI), and senior Faith Anthony, who was 1 for 2.

Said Hahn, “We scored seven runs in the second (inning) to take a big lead, and added runs in the fifth and sixth innings to seal the win.”

Hahn noted the ladies’ second win of the 2021 season came in the SPC 1A opener against the Lady Rams of Highland Tech.

Hahn said, “The game was tight all the way to the seventh inning when we plated five runs to win by a final score of 8-2.”

Hahn added her team

CHS interim softball head coach Callie Hahn talks with Lady Ironman Aleigha Whisnant as she waits at third base.

played one of its better defensive games, noting that the Lady Rams “…made some crucial errors that helped us pull out the win.”

Nowoweicki got the win on the mound again, going seven innings and striking out 15 batters, said Hahn, while giving up just two runs (one earned).

Said Han, “On offense, Aleigha (Whisnant) was 1-4, with two RBIs, and Raegan (Nowoweicki) was 1-4, with an RBI. Rileigh (Kiser) was 2-4, and Laila (Davis), Amber (Roach), and Elizabeth (Levine) each had singles.”

Hahn continued, “It was good to get a win to open our conference play. Hopefully, we can use this momentum as we move through our conference schedule.”

Cherryville will be away at Lincoln Charter on Tues-

Junior Lady Ironman Raegan Nowoweicki watches as the ball skips off the dirt at her feet at the game against the Piedmont Charter Lady Patriots. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) day, April 6, and at home at CHS Field against Piedmont Charter on Thursday, April

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in SPC 1A play.

(Additional stats and information by Brian Kiser)

Currently the Lady Ironmen are 2-4 overall, and 1-0

Lady Ironman Kaitlyn Newsome waits at second base, but keeps an eye out to when she can make a break for third base.

CHS batter Marigrace Moyer takes a swing at a Lady Patriots pitch in last week’s matchup between CHS and Piedmont Charter.

Senior softball player Faith Anthony watches the pitcher to see if she can launch from first and make her way to second base.

Lady Ironman Elizabeth Levine tries sliding into home but is tagged out by the Lady Patriots catcher.

C HERRYVILLE Lady Ironmen pitcher Laila Davis hurls one toward home plate in the game last week against the visiting Lady Patriots of Piedmont Community Charter.

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FOR SALE INVERSION TABLE. Pro Sun Jade Tanning Bed, used 20 hours. New In box. (704) 4807405 BEE SUPERS WITH RACKS, $20 each. CANNING JARS, $4 case. 828-245-0956.

1980-1992 FORD TRUCK PARTS. Cabs, doors, etc.

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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. 704692-4449.

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, drugfree, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750

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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

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

The Cherryville Eagle

Ironmen football squad loses 20-10 to CTK Crusaders Team is currently 1-5 overall; 1-4 in the SPC 1A

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info The CHS Ironmen football squad and their coaches traveled to Huntersville to take on the Crusaders of Christ the King on Thursday night, April 1, losing that game by a score of 20-10.

The weather was intensely cold and the winds were brisk but the Ironmen took to the field and got to work, fighting hard against the weather and the Crusaders.

The CHS men drew first blood in the first quarter off a 10-yard pass by quarterback, senior Austin Thompson to Teaghan Strutt, a sophomore tight end, who scored one of the Ironmen’s two TDs of the night. Chase Miller ran the ball in for a two-point conversion and the Ironmen were up, 8-0, with a mere 20 seconds left on the clock.

The Crusaders came back and scored as well, making their own two-point conversion and tying the game as the teams went into the half.

The game, when they came back onto the field, was tied 8-all but the Crusaders came out throwing the long ball and making their scores.

In another feat of Ironmen gridiron derring-do, Strutt later tackled the Crusaders

QB in the end zone to get the Ironmen a safety (2 points), pushing the CHS squad to 10 points on the board, and what would be their final points of the game.

There was no scoring by either team in the fourth quarter.

The tale of the tape is an odd one as the Ironmen had more rushing and passing yardage than the Crusaders with 105 rushing and 105 passing yards opposed to the 67 rushing yards by the Crusaders and that teams’ 36 passing yards. The total yardage on the night for the Ironmen was 210 yards against the Crusaders’ 103 yard total on the night.

Coach Pruitt used three quarterbacks in the game.

Starting QB Kadin Beaver had one completion for seven passes thrown on the night for a total of nine yards; and Thompson had seven passes completed for 20 passes thrown.

Rushing for the Ironmen were: Cooper Sloan – 19 carries for 74 yards; Chase Miller – 11 carries for 31 yards; Gage Price – three carries for 11 yards; and Thompson – five carries for minus 11 yards.

Receivers for the Ironmen were Sloan: 2 of 4 passes for 16 yards; Landon Hahn: 3 of 10 passes for 54 yards; and Carter Spangler: 1 pass for 14 yards.

The Ironmen intercepted

Cherryville Ironmen Women’s Soccer 2021 (All games start @ 4:30 p.m.)

Thus. Apr 8 Piedmont Charter Tues. Apr 13 Bessemer City Thurs. Apr 15 Thomas Jefferson Tues. Apr 20 Lincoln Charter Thurs. Apr 22 Christ the King Tues. Apr 27 Highland Tech Thurs. Apr 29 Bessemer City Head Coach: Jonathan Reed Athletic Director: Scott Harrill Principal: Kevin Doran

Away Away Home Away Home Home Home

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2021 CHS Lady Ironmen softball schedule

the Crusaders once and were intercepted twice by the Crusaders.

The Ironmen are currently 1-5 overall and 1-4 in SPC 1A play. They face Coach Larry Boone’s BCHS Yellow Jackets in the last game of this COVID-19-shortened season on Friday, April 9, at Rudisill Stadium.

(Additional information and stats by Danny Eaker)

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Date April 8 April 13 April 14 April 20 April 22 April 27 April 29 TBD

Opponent Piedmont BCHS HT (n/c) Highland Linc. Charter Piedmont BCHS TBD

Location Home @BCHS Home Home Home @Piedmont Home TBD

Time 5 p.m.

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(All dates/times/locations tentative and subject to changes due to inclement weather or other factors) Interim Head Coach: Callie Hahn Interim Asst. Coach: Brian Kiser All home games played at CHS Field (unless otherwise noted) “n/c”=non-conference game

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The Cherryville Eagle

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Good News from Gaston County Schools The Gaston County Board of Education received the following “good news” for the month of March 2021: ▪ The five finalists for Gaston County Principal of the Year 2020- 2021 are Kevin Doran, Cherryville High School; Jill Payne, Hawks Nest STEAM Academy; Loretta Reed, Woodhill Elementary; Torben Ross, Robinson Elementary; and Tyler West, Pinewood Elementary.

▪ Fifteen high school students were selected for the prestigious North Carolina Governor’s School.

They are Amarah Kendrick, Ashbrook; Aaron Hollar and Luis Tejada, East Gaston; William Barnes, Evan Friday, Margaret Lu, and Austin Moss, Forestview; Amy Hernandez Gutier-

rez, Hunter Huss; Navaeh Meadows and Kylie Puett, North Gaston; Lydia Crawford, Autumn Deal, Dylan Nicks, and Scotlyn Wyatt, South Point; and Hailey Royall, Stuart W. Cramer.

▪ The following students have advanced to the final round of the National Merit Scholars competition: Sydney Lester and Grace Nehring, South Point; Marshall Pearson, Highland; and Jacob Wootton, Stuart W. Cramer. The scholarship recipients will be announced this spring.

▪ South Point High School senior Peter Targonski was named one of 100 finalists for the Goodnight Scholars Program at N.C. State University.

The scholarship is valued at $21,000 per year, and it is for students who plan to study in the STEM (sci-

LEGAL NOTICE

City of Cherryville Code Enforcement Office 116South Mountain Street Cherryville, NC 28021 Telephone (704) 458-7019 FINDINGS OF FACT AND ORDER March 25, 2021 TO: John L. McGinnas Heirs 100 Terrace Dr. Cherryville, N.C. 28021-2005

RE: Housing / Building Code/Unsafe Building Violations 506 W. Second St., Cherryville, NC Parcel #: 130249 Owners and parties in interest of the structure located at 506 W. Second St., Cherryville, North Carolina.

The undersigned Building Inspector of the City of Cherryville, pursuant to law, conducted a hearing at the time and place stated in the Complaint and Notice heretofore issued and served. No one appeared at this hearing. All evidence has been carefully analyzed and considered by the undersigned. The undersigned personally inspected the structure described above, and such inspection and examination has been considered as evidence offered at this hearing.

Upon the record and all evidence offered, the undersigned Building Inspector does hereby find the following facts: 1. The above named owner and parties in interest with respect to the structure located at the place specified above were duly served as required by law with written Complaint and Notice of Hearing (and Notice was advertised in newspaper) which set forth in the Complaint that the structure located at the above address is hazardous to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Cherryville, North Carolina and in violation of Section IV through Section X of the Minimum Housing Code of the City of Cherryville, and NC GS160A-426 through NC GS 160A-432, Unsafe Building and the particulars thereof, and fixed a time and place for a hearing upon the complaint as provided by law. No one appeared at the hearing on behalf of the owner.

2. The abandoned/vacant structure described above violates Section IV-Section X of the Minimum Housing Code of the City of Cherryville, the North Carolina Building Code and Unsafe Building Statutes by reason of the following conditions found to exist in and about the structure: See : Code Violations List attached to Notice of Hearing dated March 2, 2021 3. Due to these conditions, the abandoned/vacant structure described above is found to be UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION, hazardous to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Cherryville, North Carolina, and in violation of Section IV Section X of the Minimum Housing Code of the City of Cherryville, North Carolina, the North Carolina Building Code and NC. GS 160A-426 through 160A-432, Unsafe Buildings. Pursuant to the Cherryville Minimum Housing Code, this dwelling is classified as “Substandard, Dilapidated and unsafe.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the owners of the structure named above are required to bring such structure into compliance with Section IV-Section X of the Minimum Housing Code of the City of Cherryville, the North Carolina Building Code and Unsafe Building Statutes of North Carolina by demolishing the dwelling and clearing the lot of all resulting debris by a date not later than May 12, 2021.

Further information as to this matter may be obtained by contacting Sam Leggett at (704) 458-7019 (cell).

ence, technology, engineering, and math) disciplines or affiliated education majors.

▪ The “Do the Right Thing” award winners for February are Kimora Lambert of Springfield Elementary; Abigail Saynorath of Cramerton Middle School; and Nathan Franks of North Gaston High School.

The awards program recognizes students for outstanding leadership, service, and character.

▪ Four high school students were winners in the Region 6 Science Fair at UNC-Charlotte and qualified to compete in the state-level virtual competition hosted by N.C. State University. They are Luigi Bortolussi, Highland; and James Gunter, Martin Inman, and Carter Robinson, Forestview.

▪ A number of elementary schools in Gaston County Schools observed Dr. Seuss’ birthday as part of the annual “Read Across America” Week celebration.

▪ The following student-athletes earned Big South 3A all-conference honors: J.J. Moore, Noah Caulder, Sincere Love, and Ray Mackey; Hunter Huss; Jordan Robertson, Ashbrook; Camury Reid, Forestview; and Justin Rocquemore, Stuart W. Cramer.

▪ Gaston County Schools received more than 3,000 twelve-ounce bottles of hand sanitizer from the Greater Charlotte Auto Dealers Association. With a mission to support local

▪ The following school financial secretaries completed the N.C. Association of School Business Officials’ (NCASBO) School Treasurers Academy: Wendy Hawkins, Catawba Heights Elementary; Jessica Higgins, Pleasant Ridge Elementary; Aenita Hudspeth, Pinewood Elementary; Rhonda Peregory, Bessemer City Primary; Carla Steele, John Chavis Middle School; and Tina Walker, Hunter Huss High School. The professional development program included sessions that focused on school finance law, internal controls, general accounting concepts, and other school bookkeeping topics.

▪ The Ashbrook High School “Cares Campaign” collected 1,827 cans of chicken noodle soup and Gatorade for Cancer Services of Gaston County.

▪ To celebrate W.B. Beam Intermediate students meeting their iReady goals, students had the opportunity to throw a pie in principal Todd Dellinger’s face.

▪ Belmont Middle School students collected more than 440 gently-used books to distribute to students at a local elementary school. The book collection was a part of the “Read Across America” celebra-

LEGAL NOTICE

RESOLUTION OF INTENT A Resolution Declaring the Intention of the City of Cherryville to consider the Closing of portions of Wert Street, Webb Street, and Howell Street as hereinbelow specified, in accordance with a survey prepared by D. Dobbins Lattimore, Professional Land Surveyor, dated February 11, 2021, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

WHEREAS, G.S. 160A-299 authorizes the City of Cherryville to close public streets and alleys; and, WHEREAS, the City of Cherryville considers it advisable to conduct a Public Hearing for the purpose of giving consideration to the closing of that portion of Wert Street extending from the eastern edge of the right of way for Sigmon Street (northwestern corner of the 8.14 acre parcel shown on the aforesaid survey) to the western edge of the right of way for Putnam Street (southeastern corner of the 2.86 acre parcel shown on the aforesaid survey), that portion of Webb Street that traverses the 8.14 acre parcel shown on the aforesaid survey, and that portion of Howell Street that traverses the 8.14 acre parcel shown on the aforesaid survey (all designated areas highlighted in yellow on the attached survey); and, WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Cherryville direct the City to proceed with the steps to close the above said streets provided that 100% of any cost associated with the closing of said street, be paid to the City by Howell Manufacturing Company; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cherryville that: (1)

A Public Hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. on the 12th day of April, 2021 at the Council Meeting at The Cherryville Fire Department to consider adoption of the Street Closing Order for Wert Street, Webb Street, and a portion of Howell Street said streets, would then be closed beginning May 1, 2021.

tion.

▪ Bessemer City High School senior Kaytlinn Lawson won first place in the Keep Gastonia Beautiful Arbor Day art contest.

▪ Bessemer City High School girls’ basketball coach Billy James was named the Southern Piedmont 1A Coach of the Year. In addition, sophomore Janiya Adams was named the Southern Piedmont 1A Conference Player of the Year, and Daejah Hardin and Imani Rhodes earned All-Conference recognition.

▪ Bessemer City High School sophomore Randall Pettus was named an all-district first team performer by the N.C. Basketball Coaches Association.

He also earned Southern Piedmont 1A All-Conference recognition.

▪ Cherryville High School student-athletes Terayha Bess, Lavonte Hughes, and Austin Thompson earned All-Conference honors for the Southern Piedmont 1A Conference.

▪ During the month of February, the Cramerton Middle School student council sponsored a pop tabs drive for the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte. The collection resulted in 26 pounds of pop tabs being sent to a local recycling facility. The aluminum is exchanged for cash that is used to support families at the Ronald McDonald House.

▪ East Gaston High School student-athletes MaKayla Boyd, A.J. Price, and Trenton Sherill earned All-Conference honors for the Southwestern 2A Conference.

▪ Forestview High School senior Anie Sery was awarded the George B. King, Jr. Civil Engineering Scholarship from UNC-Charlotte.

▪ Grier Middle School began a new school-wide iReady initiative with the purpose of increasing iReady use among students. In five weeks, student engagement increased from 58 to 92 percent in math and 55 to 86 percent in English/language arts.

▪ Highland School of Technology freshman Addie McCraw earned All-Conference recognition for the Southern Piedmont 1A Conference.

▪ Mount Holly Middle School raised more than $2,400 for the Special Olympics of Gaston County.

▪ New Hope Elementary raised more than $12,000 for the American Heart Association.

▪ Page Primary installed a new art kiln, which was bought with funds raised through the school’s virtual dance-a-thon.

▪ Students at Page Primary are participating in a monthly iReady Challenge. When students meet their iReady goal, they get a colored silicon bracelet for being a “Page iReady Star.” Students who meet their goal each month of second semester will get to participate in a drawing for prizes.

▪ Teachers and staff at Page Primary received care packages from the PTO and Park Street United Methodist Church as the school transitioned from Plan B to Plan A. ▪ Pleasant Ridge Elementary teachers in art, music, physical education, band, innovation station, and counseling teamed up with the Gaston County Virtual Academy to provide engaging and interactive experiences for fourth grade students.

▪ Pinewood Elementary completed its third year of the “One Book, One School” program by reading “The One and Only Ivan.” This year’s kickoff was a live virtual event, and the finale is a family art project. The school has a webpage dedicated to resources, read-aloud videos, and family trivia questions for the school-wide reading event.

▪ Sherwood Elementary received a check for $500 from the Laurel East Community Watch. In addition to the donation, the group is refurbishing the school sign and planning a spring beautification day.

▪ Community volunteers from the United Way’s Reading Soul Mates program are working virtually with students at Sherwood Elementary.

▪ Sherwood Elementary received a $100 donation from Bubba’s 33 of Gastonia as the proceeds from a recent family night event at the restaurant.

▪ South Point High School junior, Holly Kellogg is a finalist in the Charlotte Humane Society’s tee-shirt artwork contest.

▪ South Point High School senior Ayden Baker was named the Southwestern 2A Conference Player of the Year, and junior Cooper Ray was named to Southwestern 2A All-Conference team.

LEGAL NOTICE

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The City Clerk for the City of Cherryville, is hereby directed to publish this Resolution of Intent once a week for four consecutive weeks in the Cherryville Eagle.

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTH CAROLINA GASTON COUNTY CITY OF CHERRYVILLE CITY COUNCIL

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The City Clerk is, further directed to transmit by registered or certified mail to each owner of property abutting upon that portion of said street, a copy of this Resolution of Intent.

Notice is hereby given that the Cherryville Planning and Zoning Board will meet on Monday April 19th at 6:00 pm at the Cherryville Community Building 108 S. Jacob St. to hold a Public Hearing to consider the following:

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The City Clerk is, further directed to cause adequate notices of this Resolution of Intent and the scheduled Public Hearing to be posted as required by 160A-299.

Paige H. Green City Clerk

Sam Leggett, Housing/Building Inspector

Paige H. Green City Clerk City of Cherryville 704-435-1709 pgreen@cityofcherryville.com

CE (3/31 & 4/7/2021)

CE (3/17,24,31&4/7/2021)

This the 25th day of March, 2021

communities, the association in partnership with Harris Teeter offered the individual bottles of hand sanitizer as added protection for students and school staff.

H.L. Beam III Mayor

Rezoning request presented by Denis Blackburne, Michael & Patricia Vasko. Rezone 1444 W. Academy St. (parcels #130320, 219066, 130314, 130318,) Deed Book: 4247 Page: 0532 from GMC & R-9 to RMF All interested or affected parties are invited to attend and present any evidence or testimony in favor of / or opposed to the matter set above Derrick Mackey Zoning Administrator CE (4/7,14/2021)