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Charlotte-based crew shoots movie scenes in Cherryville writer, also on the shorts, “Permanence”, and “The Black”, also shot in 2020.

Playing the part of the character “Charles Sloan,’ is veteran character actor, Mark Costello.

Costello, a St. Louis, MO, native, has been, according to his web site, acting for 28 years, and has appeared not only in the two previously mentioned Lowry film ‘shorts’, but has also appeared in numerous television dramas and soap operas, as well as many syndicated dramas and theatrical productions.

Lowry is utilizing Blackbox Studios, who bills themselves on their web site as “Charlotte’s premier still-photography production company”. The company noted they have been “…making movies for over a decade and can boast a team comprised of members with “20-plus years of experience in the commercial photography industry”.

Additionally, they offer what they term a “wide variety” of equipment needed to facilitate a “shoot”, such as digital cameras, mics, booms, and other photography-related and film making

Movie, “Charles Sloan” written, directed by Huntersville native

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Recent re-appointee to the Cherryville ABC Board, James Russell Beam, speaks to the City Council on Tuesday, Sept.

29, as he prepared to present a check for $10,000 to the City of Cherryville. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

James R. Beam reappointed to ABC Board Presents $10,000 check from ABC to City at work session

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The Cherryville City Council voted at last Tuesday’s regular work session

to unanimously reappoint James Russell Beam to the Cherryville ABC Board.

Beam, a longtime businessman, spoke briefly at the Council work session, thanking them for his reappointment, and also presenting them with a $10,000 check, given in addition to a previous check for $25,000 See BEAM, Page 6

Folks driving down Main Street on Monday, Sept.

28, probably noticed what looked like a mini-Hollywood movie set and its crew shooting footage on Main Street.

If so, they wouldn’t be far from wrong as that was exactly what was happening.

Writer, director, and producer Franklin Michael Lowry and a crew from Charlotte-based Blackbox Studios were shooting scenes for an upcoming movie, tentatively titled, “Charles Sloan”, in front of Home Folks’ Café, as well as up and down the block in general. The crew and Mr. Lowry also shot some footage in Kings Mountain, according to the Chamber’s Mary Beth Tackett.

In addition to writing and directing “Charles Sloan”, Mr. Lowry is a director and

Cameraman Scott Clinton, of Blackbox Studios starts filming a scene for the Franklin Lowry movie “Charles Sloan” in downtown Cherryville, in front of Home Folk’s Café, as actor Mark Costello starts in motion. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) equipment and ephemera.

Movie director and writer, Franklin Lowry took a few minutes out of

his busy shooting schedule to answer a few questions for the Eagle, noting, “I’ve See MOVIE, Page 6

What does North Carolina’s Phase 3 reopening look like?

Some “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQ’s) for citizens regarding Executive Order No. 169

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

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Gaston County YMCA CEO Sharon Padgett and “Y” spokesperson Molly

D’Avria, of the Gaston County Family YMCA, are on a Padgett, mission – Sharon Gaston County to issue a YMCA CEO challenge to every person in Gaston County who wants to live healthier.

In a recent media release, D’Avria noted the YMCA is inviting members of the public as well as their own

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On Monday, Oct. 5, they asked the public if they were, “Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired in these COVID19 times?”

For those who answered a resounding “yes” to that question, Padgett and D’Avria said, “The Gaston County Family YMCA invites all in the community to participate See YMCA, Page 6

media release with an attached document was sent to all media outlets to help them with guidance for implementing Executive Order No. 169 for all NC citizens.

According to the information in the release and FAQ document, under the terms of that Executive Order, North Carolina moved into Phase 3 of easing restrictions as of Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 at 5 p.m.

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As per the media release information, here are the “FAQs” as related to the Governor’s Executive Order on Phase 3’s reopening rules: When did this Order take effect?

The Order took effect on Oct. 2, 2020 at 5 p.m., and is effective until Oct. 23, 2020 at 5 p.m.

What are the major changes under this Order?

Under this Order: • Bars’ outdoor seating areas may reopen, subject to reduced capacity limits and other restrictions. Indoor bar areas remain closed.

• Music halls, night clubs, lounges, adult entertainment, venues for live performances, arenas with spectators, and theaters WHERE GUESTs ARE SEATED may reopen, subject to reduced capacity limits for outdoor spaces and subject to the mass gathering limit (25 guests/facility) for indoor spaces.

• The outdoor areas of amusement parks may re-

open, subject to reduced capacity limits and other restrictions.

• Movie theaters may reopen, subject to reduced capacity limits and other restrictions.

• Meeting spaces in hotels, conference centers, meeting halls, and reception venues may host receptions, meetings and other functions, subject to reduced capacity limits and other restrictions.

• Gaming establishments may reopen, subject to reduced capacity limits.

• Very large outdoor facilities with a capacity of more than 10,000 guests may reopen at 7 percent of the facility’s total seating capacity, if they meet certain requirements.

What remains the same under Phase 3?

• The Mass Gathering limit remains at 25 indoors and 50 outdoors.

• Indoor seating areas in bars remain closed.

• Indoor rides at amusement parks remain closed.

• Fitness and exercise facilities remain open, subject to reduced capacity limits and other requirements.

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■ OBITUARIES

Ava Anthony CHERRYVILLE – Ava Mauney Anthony, 93, of Roy Eaker Rd., passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 at Carolina Care and Rehabilitation. She was born Feb. 24, 1927 in Gaston County to the late William F. and Beulah Metcalf Mauney.

She was a native of Gaston County. After graduating from Tryon High School, she attended Evans Business College of Gastonia. She was formerly employed by Carolina Freight Carriers in the accounting department. Ava was also a member of First Presbyterian Church of Cherryville.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Bill Anthony; broth-

ers, Carl, Robert, and James Mauney; and sisters, Lois Neill, and Thelma Propst.

Survivors include her two grandsons, Zeke Anthony and Evan Anthony; son, Alan Anthony and finance Kristie Sanford of Cherryville; and sisters, Myrtle Clark and Betty Price.

A graveside service, officiated by Rev. Dr. Bill Lowe, was held at 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 at City Memorial Cemetery.

Those in attendance were requested to wear face coverings and practice social distancing.

A guest register was available from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 at Carpenter – Porter Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Growth Fund, 107 W. Academy St., Cherryville, NC, 28021 Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfuneralhome.net.

Carpenter – Porter Funeral & Cremation Services served the family of Mrs. Anthony.

Gaston County fifth confirmed rabies case of 2020 On Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 at approximately 3:49 p.m., Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement received a call from the 100 block of Lewis Lake Rd., Bessemer City. The call was in reference to a possible rabid animal. Two family dogs killed a skunk.

Animal Care and Enforcement Specialists investigated the incident. The deceased skunk was sent to the NC Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh. On Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 the skunk specimen tested positive for rabies.

Two Labrador mix dogs, one male and one female, were up to date on their required rabies vaccinations and received a rabies booster shot within 96 hours of the exposure.

Animal Care and Enforcement completed a

neighborhood canvass in the area of Lewis Lake Rd., to notify the community of the positive rabies results and verify rabies vaccinations for family animals in the area.

Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement also notified Gaston County Department of Health and Human Services for their regular follow up investigation.

The Gaston County Police Department Animal Care and Enforcement unit stresses the importance of having a valid rabies vaccination for all of your pet’s health and safety as well as the health and safety of animal owners and community.

This represents the fifth confirmed rabies case in Gaston County this year.

No further information is available at this time.

Pleasant Grove UMC Women’s fried pie sale Oct. 17 Are you ready for a taste of Fall and an apple treat?

The Lincoln County Apple Festival is cancelled this year but that is not going to stop the Pleasant Grove UMC United Methodist Women’s group from offering their delicious treats.

The Pleasant Grove United Methodist Women will adapt to the circumstances of this year by having their Fried Apple Pie Sale at the church on Saturday, Oct.

17 from 9 a.m., until 1 p.m.

Fried Apple Pies will be $3 each, apple butter $6, and Hotdogs $1.50. Pre-order pick-ups will be available after noon on the day of the event. Please place your order by calling either (704) 472-0388, or (515) 7077994. Otherwise, drive by the church and pick-up the day of the event. Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church is located at 2069 Hwy. 182, Lincolnton, N.C.

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■ POLICE ARRESTS 10-6: Tiara Lavetta Allen, 24, 107 Trailer Park Rd. Crouse; one count felony possession of a Schedule II controlled substance (methamphetamine). $1,000 secured bond.

10-7: Cathleen Jean Lowery, 53, 301 Brown St., Cherryville; one count misdemeanor WSOJ (OFA). $1,000 secured bond.

INCIDENTS 9-30: On Sept. 17, a Cherryville industrial business reported unnamed suspects committed wire fraud ($127,524.73/money) against the listed company.

Case closed by other means and under further investigation.

10-2: Cherryville woman

PHASE 3 From Page 1 in-person dining.

• Personal care businesses such as hair salons, nail salons, barber shops and more remain subject to capacity limits and other requirements.

• Museums and aquariums remain open, subject to reduced capacity limits and other requirements.

• Face coverings are still required in public when it is not possible to maintain social distancing from non-household members. In Phase 3, this requirement applies to any public place or business, indoor or outdoor.

• Alcohol sales are still required to cease from 11 p.m., to 7 a.m.

Are guests required to wear face coverings while riding on outdoor rides?

Yes. Guests are required to wear face coverings in all public places, including on the premises or on transportation operated by amusement parks, unless an exception applies.

If my amusement park has a dining or retail area, may I operate those indoor portions of the facility?

Yes. However, indoor rides and other indoor attractions remain closed.

I am taking a large group to an outdoor amusement park. Are we subject to the mass gathering limit?

Yes. Group activities at outdoor amusement parks are permitted, subject to the mass gathering limit.

Are bars open under this Order?

Yes, for on-site consumption in outdoor seating areas only, subject to applicable local and state regulations. Indoor bar areas must remain closed.

Are non-bar nightclubs, lounges, adult entertainment facilities, other night spots, and arenas open under this Order?

Yes, provided they can comply with the terms of the Order, including the requirement that guests remain seated.

All establishments in this category may open their outdoor areas, subject to emergency occupancy limits and other requirements, and may operate indoors subject to the mass gathering limit (25 per facility).

Where are bars, night spots, and arenas allowed to serve alcoholic beverages?

Alcoholic beverages may be consumed only in outdoor seating areas, subject to applicable local and state regulations.

reports B&E/burglary, and larceny after B&E ($240/ handbag, wallet, U.S. currency, and ID photo) by listed suspect. Case is active and under further investigation.

10-5: GCPD officers report further investigation into a larceny of auto parts and accessories at 2552 Lincolnton Hwy., Cherryville.

10-6: CPD officer reports possession of a Schedule II controlled substance by listed suspect who shoplifting at Walmart. Stolen/ recovered: $24/wax melts, cell case, and socks. Closed/ cleared by arrest. Seized: 0.060 grams of methamphetamine.

10-6: Cherryville man reports robbery w/a dangerous weapon by two unnamed,

unknown persons who victim claims robbed him at knife point in the parking lot of a local gas/convenience store. No injuries reported.

Est. amt. of robbery: $55.85/ misc. items and cash. Case is active and under further investigation.

10-7: CPD officer reports WSOJ on listed suspect/arrestee for an OFA/outstanding warrant. Closed/cleared by arrest.

Can guests go inside the bar to order drinks?

If necessary, Guests may place orders inside the establishment. However, all alcoholic beverages must be consumed in the outdoor seating area. Guests placing orders inside the establishment must wear face coverings and wait six feet apart.

My bar or nightclub does not have a designated outdoor seating area. May I use a parking lot, grassy area, or other designated space?

Establishments should check their local and state regulations to determine if and how they can expand their outdoor premises. At all times on existing or expanded outdoor premises, tables must be arranged six feet apart and the establishment must be in compliance with emergency occupancy limits.

For my bar, night spot, or arena, how many guests are allowed in the outdoor seating area?

The lesser of 100 people, or 30 percent of the outdoor occupancy limit. For example, if a bar’s outdoor occupancy limit is 400 people, its 30 percent occupancy calculation would be 120 people outdoors. However, bars may only serve 100 people outdoors, per the terms of this Order, so this bar is allowed 100 guests.

This Order continues the restrictions on the late-night sale of alcohol. Does this mean my bar has to close at 11 p.m?

No, but alcohol sales must cease at 11 p.m.

These establishments may seat up to 25 guests indoors while also having guests seated outdoors up to the maximum capacity limit. Establishments that were not seated before COVID-19 may bring in seats.

Alcohol consumption is only permitted in outdoor seating areas.

Is music and live performance allowed at my bar, night spot, or arena?

Yes. All performers must follow social distancing guidelines.

May guests be seated both indoors and outdoors at nonbar night clubs, lounges, and other night spots?

WRECKS 10-1: An unidentified vehicle made contact w/ a parked vehicle owned by Fastenal Company, which was parked on the side of the road at 101 Crown Creek Dr., Cherryville. The vehicle involved in the collision was unoccupied at the time of

May bars have pool tables, dart games, and other amenities available for their guests?

Only outdoors. Indoor bar amenities are not open under this Order.

Are movie theaters allowed to reopen?

Yes. Movie theaters may reopen subject to occupancy limits and other restrictions.

Which event and entertainment facilities remain closed under this Order?

Indoor event and entertainment venues, night clubs, lounges, and other night spots where guests are not seated.

May I have an indoor wedding reception?

Yes. Venues may host wedding receptions with an occupancy limit of the lesser of 100 people, or 30 percent of the stated fire capacity. Guests must be seated and the establishment must follow other requirements set forth in the Order. Facilities should avoid scheduling a standing reception or cocktail hour. Wedding ceremonies are not subject to the capacity and other requirements in this Order, but guests are encouraged to follow the Three “W’s”; Wear a face covering, Wash hands, and Wait six feet apart.

May I serve alcohol at my movie theater, meeting space, or gaming business?

Yes, if allowed under applicable local and state regu-

the accident. Est. damages: $600.

10-2: A vehicle driven

by Logan David Matthews, 17, 7821 Bud Davis Rd., Vale, was traveling north on N. Mountain St., when he overcorrected and struck a City of Cherryville utility pole. Mr. Matthews told the responding officer another vehicle was in his lane of travel, causing him to steer to the right to avoid a head-on collision. The overcorrection caused Mr. Matthews resulted in his running off the right side of the roadway, striking the utility pole. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Matthews vehicle: $4,000; to the utility pole: $5,000. Mr. Matthews’ vehicle was towed by KT Towing to KT Towing.

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At seated events and venues, may guests bounce from table to table?

No. Guests must remain seated.

Are transportation vehicles used for amusement (such as hayrides and trolleys) allowed to operate?

Yes, subject to 30 percent occupancy limitations and other requirements.

When must the sale or service of alcoholic beverages cease?

For any business that is open and permitted to serve alcoholic beverages for onsite consumption, the sale and service of alcoholic beverages must cease between 11 p.m., and 7 a.m.

Do the limits placed on spectators at entertainment and sporting events in very large outdoor facilities apply to professional and collegiate sports?

Yes. Spectators at professional and collegiate sporting events at very large outdoor facilities (defined as those facilities with a total seating capacity of 10,000 or more and which meet the other conditions in the Order) are limited to 7 percent of the facility’s total seating capacity.

Are alcohol sales permitted at very large outdoor facility events?

Yes, alcoholic beverages may be served for on-site consumption, subject to applicable local and state regulation.

However, if a very large outdoor facility has a distinct indoor bar area (like a bar in the facility’s concourse), guests may not consume alcohol in that area.

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Libraries, museums work goes hand-in-hand

by TRACI POLLITT Special to the Eagle 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone.

As you know, our library branch was closed completely for approximately 11 weeks, from mid-March through the beginning of June.

At that time, we began offering curbside service and continued to do so until Sept. 28, when we were allowed to open our doors to the public once more.

Being a public service institution is difficult when the public can’t come inside to use the services, as we found out. We have been very thankful for the patience of our patrons.

The first two weeks of public service hours have been wonderful, as so many patrons have expressed their joy at being able to walk back into our building – and to see us in person, not through a closed door.

A recent phone call from Pat C. Sherrill, director of our own Cherryville Historical Museum, resulted in an interesting idea.

The museum, like the library, closed its doors in March due to the pandemic. At this time, it has not yet re-opened, but staff has been inside working to refresh displays, organize photos and papers, and perform general housekeeping duties. Libraries and museums go hand-inhand; in 1996, the federal government established the IMLS, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, whose mission is creating strong libraries and museums that connect people with information and ideas. Your Cherryville Branch Library had already partnered with the Cherryville Historical Museum pre-pandemic, reading to

groups of students as they toured the museum and displaying artwork from local artists above the Internet cafe bar in the branch. We decided this would be an opportune time to feature some of the displays in the museum and remind patrons of the items available in their local library that compliment those displays.

First up is local history!

The photos are from the museum’s display, “Cherryville Timeline”; all are street scenes of Cherryville during its early days.

The “library reading party” photo, taken in front of the old theater, might look familiar to library patrons, as we have the same photo in one of our scrapbooks. We had those books on display during our Renovation Party, celebrating the 60th anniversary of our branch as well as the 2019 renovation work. We have more Cherryville history available here in the library, books such as “Images of Cherryville”, by Rita Wehunt-Black and “Cherryville Past and Present”,

by W. Tabor Robinson, prepared by the History Committee appointed by the Mayor and City Council in December 1996. We also have some wonderful reference titles such as “Carpenters A-Plenty”, by Robert C. Carpenter and “Cherryville, NC: A History”, by W. Tabor Robinson.

Finally, for those who are tracing ancestors, we are very happy to announce that Ancestry’s Library Edition has extended home access until Dec. 31. Be sure to link to the service from the library’s homepage to get the service free; it will need to authenticate you as a GCPL cardholder.

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Old pictures of early street scenes at the Cherryville Historical Museum. (Photos provided)

An old photo of a library reading party at the old Lester Theater, which used to be in downtown Cherryville. or library-related needs, call us at (704) 435-6767, or stop by the branch at 605 E. Main Street. Pub-

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So, until next time, thank you for coming by to see us, and stay safe and stay healthy!

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Mailing from independent group appears to have been a mistake; election officials wary of fraud after 2018 congressional race mischief

by JORDAN WILKIE Carolina Public Press For at least the second time this year, advocacy groups trying to get more North Carolinians to vote sent invalid information to voters.

On Tuesday morning, Oct. 6, the N.C. State Board of Elections announced that a vendor mailed voter registration applications with “incorrect name, address and date of birth information to about 11,000 NC residents.”

The bad information came from the company Civitech, a technology vendor that works with campaigns to increase voter registration, according to the NCSBE. “With a month before the election, voters are likely to see an increase in election-related mailings,” Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the NCSBE, said in a press release.

A poll worker pulls out an “I voted” sticker at the First Baptist Church of Black Mountain polling place in Buncombe County in March 2020. (file photo by Colby Rabon/ Carolina Public Press) The sheer volume of mailers that voters have received has created confusion, according to Pat Gannon, spokesperson for the NCSBE. “Obviously,” Gannon said, “these outreach efforts can also result in more people registering and voting, which is good.”

But the best advice is to rely on information directly from the NCSBE, Gannon said.

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Born to burn – A “man against (fire) ant” story… pected and perhaps I realize the underapprecithat 2020 ated, but they are has not determined to rebeen a banspond to the broner year ken straw. I have for most learned that it can of us. I try be something small to keep a or even unseen that positive a t t i t u d e By Dr. Vincent D. Hefner can break the prePastor, First Baptist verbal straw on the even in the Church of Cherryville preverbal camel’s middle of back. The “straw” diverse circumstances, but current is different for all of us, events have pushed me and the breaking of it is into a state of, dare I say, not automatically a bad thing. Yes sir, something a negative thought?

I have heard the old good can come about from saying, “The straw that getting your back broken broke the camel’s back,” by one straw!

Something has been and I always figured it meant the last thing that trying to break my back made a person quit, or through the spring and change. Generally, after summer months. It is someone says this state- nothing political, finanment, they do the unex- cial, or even spiritual. It

“You’re not an Egg” Are financial pressures, job stresses, family problems or other challenges weighing you down?

Have you ever thought to yourself or even said, “This is too much!! I can’t handle this! I am going to CRACK under the pressure!” I have!! In fact, I remember having a long monologue with the Lord describing how certain things were too hard for me to deal with!!! Then, the still small DANYALE PATTERSON voice inside me affirmed to me who I am in Him and who He is in my life, which brought peace to my soul. So today, I want to share with you 3 keys to handling stress: #1 IDENTIFY YOUR IDENTITY -RECOGNIZE THE BEAUTY OF WHO YOU ARE During prayer, one of the first things I heard was, “You are not gonna crack. You are not an egg.” I chuckled, but it made perfect sense. There are times when we just need to be reminded of our identity in Christ. Everything that we need to not only survive but thrive, is already inside us. The Word of God says, “We are more than CONQUERORS through Him that loved us.” (Romans 8:37) #2 REDIRECT THOUGHTS – FOCUS YOUR ATTENTION ON SOMETHING DIFFERENT When we are going through a difficult time, we have a propensity to focus on the predicament instead of the solution and to dwell on the problem instead of the Problem Solver.

Although thoughts are random, we have a choice to allow them to simmer in our minds or replace them with more productive, fruitful thoughts. A “Think Tank checklist” is provided in Philippians 4:8. “Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” #3 ESTABLISH BALANCE -NOURISH YOUR SPIRIT, SOUL, & BODY Lastly, stress affects every aspect of our well-being - spirit, soul, and body. Therefore, we need to target each area to build stamina for whatever life throws our way. For example, incorporating good nutrition, exercise, and rest yields a healthy body and mental clarity. Establishing relationships with supportive and encouraging people evokes positive energy and optimism. Prayer and reading Scripture releases renewal and strength to our innermost being. Lastly, taking a holistic approach to stress-management assists in creating a resilient, happier life! Paul exhorts in I Thessalonians 5:23, “Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

PRAY THIS PRAYER: “Father God, you are all-powerful and worthy of my praise. Sometimes I get overwhelmed by life. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God you are the strength of my heart and my portion forever. I am casting all my anxieties on you because I know you care for me. You are my rock, fortress, and deliverer. I will trust you with all my heart. In Jesus’ name. AMEN.“ Danyale Patterson is co-founder of Enlighten Ministries, a 501c3 organization with her husband Brandon Patterson.

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has to do with myrmecology, the study of ants.

To be specific, the fire ant.

I try to abide with leaving things alone that are in their natural habitat, unless that habitat comes into a direct violation of my habitat. Since early this spring, I have had fire ants in my lawn. I bought some powder that guaranteed results with the fire ants, and I politely sprinkled it on the mounds of dirt that they had pushed up in my yard. The more powder I sprinkled, the more mounds I saw in my yard. I didn’t know if I was poisoning them or feeding them. I can’t complain about the “guaranteed results” that were written on bag.

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fire ant problem became a bitter, but distant memory.

How can something so small deliver so much pain? The more I ignored the small insect, the worse it became. One mound quickly turned into 15 mounds. Even though they looked harmless, the fire ant family brought me and my wife a great deal of agony. This experience brought my attention to the danger of sin.

Yes, sin may seem small and harmless, but it will always bring about pain and agony. Sin will never be your friend, no matter how nice you are to it. The only way we can defeat the enemy is to trust in our Victor, Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 6:11, 16 tells us, “Put on the whole

armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil,” It continues, “above all, taking the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.”

The result of sin is always the same, to bring pain, separation, and death. Like a fire ant’s fiery sting, sin will always burn you. I am grateful that God has provided a way to deal with sin in our lives, the ones we think are big, and the little ones we believe are too small to make any difference.

Trust me, they all make a difference.

Don’t give in to sin.

Think about it!

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I did get results, sort of…

The fire ants increased and it was a noticeable increase, all within 72 hours!

I was hoping the fire ants would get tired of living in my yard and just move on, but they liked living with me just fine. I was about to give up hope until something happened that, “broke the camel’s back.” I was walking through my yard and was stung, not bitten, by a fire ant. In case you don’t know, a fire ant is a small varmint, and it doesn’t look scary like a spider, or sound angry like a wasp.

It is barely noticeable until it notices you! I finally purchased a liquid that is diluted in water, and my

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First Church of the Nazarene 301 North Elm Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-4450 First Presbyterian Church 107 West Academy Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6064 First United Methodist Church 601 N. Pink St. Cherryville, NC 704-435-6732 First Wesleyan Church 800 North Pink Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6069 Free Saints Chapel Church 813 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-0949 Gospel Way Baptist Church 3904 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Cherryville, NC 866-356-3219 Jesus Servant Ministries 108 N. Mountain St. Cherryville, NC 704-769-8085 Legacy Church 805 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-457-9615

Oak Grove AME Zion Church 542 Flint Hill Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3687 Oak Grove Baptist Church 219 Tot Dellinger Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3053 Revival Tabernacle 1104 Delview Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-4073 Rudisill Chapel AME Zion Church 417 South Mountain Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-5621

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

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First Presbyterian’s blood drive Oct. 23 THE GIFT OF LIFE-SAVING BLOOD IS URGENTLY NEEDED! – The bloodmobile of The American Red Cross will be collecting blood on Friday, Oct. 23, from 2 to 7 p.m.,

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“Everyone in the community is invited to participate in the STRONG Challenge.

‘Y’ membership is not required! All participants are invited to participate in free YMCA Zoom online classes, receive access to virtual fitness classes from your favorite instructor and participate in pop up classes and events!”

The STRONG Challenge officially begins Monday, Oct. 19, and folks in the Gaston County community can participate literally from anywhere, noted D’Avria, who added, “Registration is open now at gastonymca. org.”

Padgett noted some

of the “Challenge” details include receiving regular email messages outlining weekly challenges; a commitment that requires only 20 minutes of your time a day; plenty of ways to participate outside the Y, including outdoor and virtual classes; and – once you complete the challenge – you will earn a cool T-shirt!

“It’s the perfect time to take back our lives, reenergize, achieve goals, feel better and stronger,” said Padgett.

This FREE sixweek challenge is open to all!

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Beam also talked about some things the ABC building is going to have done to it, such as them getting a new roof, for example, and HVAC work done.

Beam said he couldn’t say enough about the ABC staff.

“They are wonderful.

They love their jobs, and what they do for our customers is first-rate! We have a clean store that has put into place all the COVID regulations, such as social distancing and sanitization.

It’s a great store,” he said.

The store’s first retail sales, according to the web

site https://abc.nc.gov/Districts/Board/55, was Sept.

14, 1982.

In addition to Beam, who was appointed the Chairman on Nov. 1, 2017, and Fraley, who was appointed the manager on Jan. 1, 2015, other Board members (and their appointments dates) are Gail Jenkins (Nov. 1, 2018); Tim Moss (Nov. 1, 2019); and budget and finance officer, Jim Beam, III (July 1, 2020) The store is located at 112A N. Cherry Street, and can be reached at (704) 4352559.

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in a free six-week STRONG challenge sponsored by Atrium Health designed to help transform spirit, mind and body.”

CEO Sharon “Charles Sloan” writer and director, Franklin M. Lowry, walks back toward the rest of the Padgett continued, film crew after helping frame the scene being shot in front of Home Folk’s Café. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) “Now, more than ever before we need to recharge and refocus.

The COVID-19 pandemic has worn us down. It’s isolated us in so many ways.

“This challenge provides an opportunity to get active and healthier by yourself or as a Strong family.”

The YMCA folks want the community to “opt-in” to the free challenge today!

They noted, “Once you’ve signed up on our website, we’ll send

Cherry Blossom King,” which he said will be set in Cherryville. The movie, “Charles Sloan”, has an IMDb page listing in addition to their Facebook page.

As for a timetable for completion and a release date for the movie, Mr. Lowery said to keep watching the Facebook page where more information is entered as they complete shooting scenes.

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In 2007 to 2009 I worked on films in Louisiana.”

Lowry, 37, is married and has a child. He has a bachelor’s degree as well as two graduate degrees, he said. Lowery now lives in Huntersville, N.C. The movie, “Charles Sloan”, is a fictional drama.

Also, according to Lowry (and the movie’s Facebook page), it is about a terminally ill man, Sloan (played by veteran actor Mark Costello), who has spent many years in prison and has been “…compassionately released from prison,” and who wishes to “…navigates through his remaining days trying to reconnect with his estranged son,” who we

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NC election board shakeup ended as GOP vacancies are filled ical dynamics. North Carolina is closely divided between Republicans and Democrats; it is among a handful of states with the potential to tip the scale in national elections; one party controls the executive branch, and the other controls the legislature; the configuration of districts at both the state and federal levels gives an advantage to the GOP, which had the upper hand in drawing them.

To top it all off, the two parties are at war over the act of voting itself. As a general rule, when more people vote, Democrats win. When fewer people vote, Republicans win.

Anything the state board does that makes it easier or harder to vote is going to advantage one party and disadvantage the other.

Political scientists say highly partisan system in NC encourages “political football” with NC State Board of Elections

by VICTORIA LOE HICKS Carolina Public Press

The dust settled Tuesday, Oct. 6, on the N.C. State Board of Elections shakeup when Gov. Roy Cooper appointed two Republicans nominated by the state party to replace two Republicans who quit two weeks ago at the behest of the party.

So, what was the point?

And what have we learned?

For the GOP, the drama likely accomplished two things. First, two members who had lost the confidence of party leaders were replaced by fresh blood. The appointees are Tommy Tucker of Union County, who served in the state Senate from 2011-18, and Carr McLamb, a lawyer who runs a wastewater management firm based in Wake County.

Given the stakes in this election – not to mention the take-no-prisoners legal battles likely to continue even beyond Election Day – shoring up the GOP contingent on the state board now makes sense.

“My gut tells me this was simply hardball politics,” said Michael Bitzer, a professor of political science at Catawba College. “If they’re looking at having a contested result, these are the folks you want on the board.”

Sending a message The GOP also dramatized its contention that the NCSBE, with its 3-2 split between Democrats and Republicans, is illegally “colluding” with allies of the Democratic Party to expand the pool of Democratic voters.

Judges weighing lawsuits built on that claim may or may not be swayed by the headlines, but this very public ploy lets the GOP drive home its point.

“People forget that this is a partisan board with a Democratic majority,” said Tim Wigginton, a spokesman for the state Republican Party.

The resignations, he said, were a way to “shed more light, and bring more scrutiny.”

Chris Cooper, a professor of political science at Western Carolina University, echoed

Voters cast ballots at a precinct in Weaverville, N.C. on Election Day in 2016. (file photo by Colby Rabon/Carolina Public Press) that assessment.

“Simply put: If attention and driving the conversation is the goal, the resignations have already been successful,” Cooper said.

System ripe for political football As to the larger lessons, it’s one more example of how North Carolina’s approach to administering elections – which is somewhat unusual compared with other states – is hard-wired for partisan wrangling. The past four years, in particular, have seen the agency charged with ensuring free and fair elections used as a political football.

The latest fracas grew out of court battles over the state law that governs voting by mail. Left-leaning groups have sued to relax various requirements, with both the NCSBE and the GOP-dominated legislature as defendants.

On Sept. 15, the NCSBE board unanimously gave Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell authority to settle one key suit within certain parameters.

The board hadn’t consulted with lawmakers, so when the proposed settlement was announced, Senate Leader Phil Berger went ballistic, calling it “a full-frontal assault” on laws designed to curb election fraud.

The next day, the two GOP

members of the elections board resigned, saying they had been misled about the impact of the proposed settlement. The wife of one subsequently posted on Facebook that they had been told to step down by GOP leaders.

That opened the door for the party to install two new members. By law, the party that came in second in the last gubernatorial election gets to nominate two board members, putting up three names for each seat. The governor’s party gets to nominate members for three seats. The governor chooses the members from among the nominees.

Cooper urged the GOP to be quick in its nominations; the names were on his desk the following day.

Other than Tucker and McLamb, the nominees were: the president of the N.C. Institute for Constitutional Law; an engineer and lawyer who is a senior fellow of the conservative John Locke Foundation; a Watauga County lawyer who has served on both local and state elections boards; and a former state senator from Guilford County.

Ten days passed before the governor named his picks. In the meantime, the legal proceedings ricocheted back and forth between state and federal courts, with many days see-

ing a reversal of the previous day’s action. The GOP took the opportunity to lob new broadsides at the board and lambaste Cooper for the delay in filling the seats.

A statement issued Sept. 29 accused “the 100 percent Democratic-controlled NCSBE” of issuing “sham guidance” to local elections officials on how to handle some processes at issue in the courts.

Tuesday’s appointments closed one chapter in the saga, but coming months are ripe with possibilities for a fresh outbreak of hostilities. Most critically, in North Carolina’s system, the NCSBE has the all-important task of certifying the winner of the presidential vote, the step that determines whether the Republican or Democratic slate of electors will participate in the Electoral College.

For weeks, President Donald Trump and his allies have signaled that they may try to stop the counting of ballots or challenge the election results if he appears to be losing. That could put the NCSBE squarely in the center of a battle with incalculable effects.

“These disputes could have a consequential impact not only on who wins, but on whose votes get counted,” Bitzer said. “It’s a perfect storm.”

Election oversight differs from most states The federal government has only a limited role in overseeing elections, even for federal offices such as the presidency.

Most of the responsibility and the power rests with the states, and states have come up with a variety of ways to manage the electoral process.

The most common system puts oversight in the hands of the secretary of state, who is generally elected, although some are appointed.

North Carolina is one of nine states in which an appointed board controls the electoral machinery, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. The board selects the executive director, who is the state’s top elections administrator. In theory, the board’s job is to see that elections run smoothly; in practice, the agency itself has become a frequent locus of disruption.

“Differences in policies and perspectives get fought out within the administrative structure,” Bitzer said.

Not only that, said political scientist Chris Cooper, “You’ve got a system run by two parties in a state where ‘unaffiliated’ will soon be the largest bloc.”

The structural tensions are amplified by the state’s polit-

Struggle over board makeup The roots of the current conflict go back to 2010, when tea-party-backed GOP candidates gained the ascendancy in the statehouse. The infighting ramped up after Roy Cooper narrowly won the governorship in 2016.

Before that, the NCSBE was configured as it is now. It had five members, nominated by the state parties, with the party that controlled the governor’s mansion having the majority of seats. But after Cooper defeated incumbent Pat McCrory, and before he could take office, the legislature pushed through a raft of bills diminishing the governor’s power.

Three bodies – the elections board, the ethics commission and the office that oversees lobbying – were combined into one, with a nine-member board. Four members were nominated by each party, and the ninth chosen by the board itself. That stripped the governor of his sway over the agency.

Cooper sued, and the ensuing legal battle bounced from the courts to the legislature and back again until, in 2018, the governor ultimately prevailed.

The NCSBE reverted to its old form, this time with Democrats holding the majority of seats.

Last year, in a party-line vote, the board fired Executive Director Kim Strach, a holdover from the McCrory years, and hired Brinson Bell. And now the state GOP has Brinson Bell in its crosshairs.

If all of that makes your head spin, beware of what lies ahead. All indications are that the weeks following the Nov. 3 vote could be every bit as wild as what we’ve seen so far.

By JIM MILLER Editor

How to Create an Online Memorial for a Departed Loved One Dear Savvy Senior, My mother passed away last week, and because of COVID we didn’t have a funeral. I would like to create some type of online memorial for her so family and friends can express their condolences and share their stories.

What can you tell me about making an online memorial for my mom?

Grieving Daughter Dear Grieving, I’m very sorry for your loss. Creating an online memorial for your mom is a great idea and one that’s become increasingly popular in the age of COVID. Thousands of families have created them for their departed loved ones, especially those who didn’t have a proper funeral because of the pandemic. Here’s what you should know.

What is an Online Memorial?

An online memorial is a website created for a deceased person that provides a central location where their family and friends can visit to share stories, fond memories, photographs, comfort one another and grieve. The memorial can remain online for life, or a specific period of time, allowing people to visit

and contribute any time in the privacy of their own space.

Online memorials started popping up on the Internet in the late 1990s but were created primarily for people who were well known. But now, these sites are for anyone who wants to pay tribute to their departed family member or friend and ensure they will be remembered.

Content typically posted on an online memorial includes a biography, pictures and stories from family and friends, timelines of key events in their life, along with favorite music and even videos.

Another common feature is an online guestbook where visitors sign their names and write tributes to the departed. Online memorials can also direct visitors to the departed person’s favorite charity or cause to make a donation, as an alternative to sending funeral flowers.

Some online memorial sites today even offer virtual funeral/event capabilities as a replacement for an in-person fu-

neral. And they’ll help you get the word out by offering invitations and RSVP tracking.

Top Online Memorials To make an online memorial there are a wide variety of websites available that make it easier than ever to create a thoughtful, personalized profile for your mom to celebrate and honor her life, and the process of creating it can be very satisfying.

You also need to know that some online memorial sites are completely free to use, while others offer a free and a paid version that provides additional features.

Memorialize Facebook If your mom used Facebook, you can also turn her profile into a memorialized account for free when you show proof of death. This option will let your mom’s family and friends share stories, photos or memories to celebrate her life, with the word “Remembering” shown next to her name.

Once her account is memorialized, the content she shared is still visible on Facebook to the audience it was originally shared with, however, her profile will not show up in public spaces such as people she may know, ads or birthday reminders.

Some of the best sites that offer both free and paid options are MyKeeper. com (free or $75) and iLasting.com (free or $49/year or $99 for a lifetime membership).

In addition, you can also request a Look Back video, which is a short video created by Facebook highlighting your mom’s pictures and most liked status messages.

Or, if you’re interested in one that’s completely free to use, some top options are GatheringUs.com (they do charge for virtual events), Memories. net, InMemori.com and WeRemember. com.

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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HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed.

Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-692-4449.

RV/CAMPER ROOFS. Install, Water Damage, Wrecks, Insurance Claims, Roof Kits, Parts. Repairs & Service.

Also, Mobile Repair. 24/7.

828-453-8113.

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Fall Tune-up Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

FOR SALE CHEVY TRUCK RALLY WHEELS FOR SALE. (4) COMPLETE wheels with tires, 15 inch, great condition, $300.

704-466-3208.

OLD ESSICK 1 BAG MORTAR MIXER. $450. (704) 4601949

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587 HANDYMAN: REMODEL, RESTORATION AND RENOVATION. Interior and Exterior Painting. Apex. Call Michael, 828-748-5740.

TRIPLE D PAINTING AND WOODWORK. All your painting needs, free estimates, over 25 yrs experience! Framing, facial boards and much more wood work available!

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(704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail.com 24 HOUR MOBILE MECHANIC REPAIR & SERVICE. I’LL COME TO YOU! Oil Changes, Tire Problems, Small Engine Repairs. (704) 300-2332

LESSONS K-12 TEACHING / TUTORING. Need help for your children learning at home?

Mastered degreed teacher, 10 years experience.

Polkville, Ellenboro, Bostic area. Please leave message if no answer. (828) 395-0709 sbogartc@aol.com

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

HOLIDAY WREATHS. Handcrafted for your front door.

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

828-245-5895.

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

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

704-435-9035.

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

Call 828-248-1408.

BEAR APPROACH Bow is like new. 29” draw length, 65 lb. draw weight, Trophy Ridge arrow rest, brand new 5 pin IQ sight, Trophy Ridge 5 arrow quiver, $500. (864) 491-3522

USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-2868674.

WICKER FURNITURE SET INDOOR. Don’t Wait! Sofa, Loveseat, Chair, ottoman, side table with glass, coffee table with glass. SMOKE FREE, very comfortable!

(743) 444-0195 juliejcrealty@gmail.com $25.00* OFF ANY SERVICE of $100.00* or more! BUTLER’S TIRE & AUTO SERVICE located at 404 E. King St., Kings Mountain, NC. Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:00. Phone 704-750-4645 DEER CORN, SHELLED, 50LBS, $7. Cob Corn, $8.

828-287-3272.

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

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

RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS AND GO-KARTS. Ready to mow.

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

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443 2 CONCERT TICKETS. Andre Rieu Orchestra. Atlanta Georgia, March 8, 2021, Row D, $275. 828-287-5345, tumoses72@yahoo.com HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads!

Press Room Printing. 704482-2243. (704) 538-5788 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 FREE SELF DEFENSE STRIKEPEN. GastoniaUSA. com, fully functional self-defense for every day carry and use by men or women.

NC4Ever@email.com DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms.

704-300-5341, Steve 704472-8865, Cletus, 704-3005341, Todd (704) 692-1627

FOR SALE. Wii GAME CONSOL. Fit Board, 6 games, Rifle, Steering Wheel, 3 controllers. (704) 482-2080 ITEMS FOR SALE. 8 new 17 inch tires, $100 each. Case Cub Compact Tractor. Locked up head gasket. $1,500. 704482-1381.

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

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

MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE Union mills Friday and Saturday, Oct 16th and 17th, from 9 AM until 4 PM. Lots of good stuff. 208 Nanneytown Road. Watch for signs & balloons on Hwy 221 N. Union Mills, NC 28167

DECK NEED A FACE LIFT? I have built or repaired hundreds.

We fix most anything made of wood. Room Enclosures. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas.

Bob, 828-476-6058.

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

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

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WNC CHIMNEY SWEEP, Western Carolina. Cleaning, Repair, Caps, Pest removal, 25+ years experience. Ellenboro +75miles. Call Neal, 828223-7730.

ELLENBORO TACK & REPAIR: SALES AND FULL REPAIR SERVICE. Saddles cleaned, oiled, shined, we get your horse hitched up to the wagon, saddled up for all needs trail rides, knife sheath, construction workers pouch repairs, belts, we make quality insulated saddle-bags, ladies hand bags. Closed Sundays & Wednesdays. Come see J.D. 591 Short Road, Ellenboro.

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

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

DALE EARNHARDT, SR. Collectible items for sale. Call 704-487-9653 or 704-4660401 PROPANE GRILL TANKS RE-FILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828-287-3272.

HOVEROUND LIFT CHAIR for those that can’t get up and down stairs. Chair is motorized so individual doesn’t have to walk up and down stairs. (704) 692-2092 FIREWOOD - YOU CUT. $25 standard truck bed of cutyour-own firewood. Hardwood laying on ground.

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

704-477-3500.

WWII COLLECTOR WANTING TO BUY German Pistols, Military Guns, Helmets, Knives and Flags. I BUY Small and Large Gun Collections also. Licensed FFL, TOP cash paid. (828) 980-3329 LOOKING FOR OLD FIRE ARMS. Prefer 22’s. (704) 600-8560

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

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

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

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

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

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed.

Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs.

Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available, over 25 years experience. Call us first, 704-6924449.

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

FOUND KITTEN. You must describe. Call 828-305-1834.

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

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FREE KITTENS TO GOOD INSIDE HOME. I will take care of first vet visit. Call anytime.

(704) 472-7116 RACING HOMING PIGEONS. Gaston Cleveland Racing Pigeon Club. A fun hobby for the whole family. Call Art, 803-984-6678. artsager@msn.com

CARS & TRUCKS 1992 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL TOWN CAR. Mint condition inside and out.

100,000 approx. miles Asking $5,000.00. 704-308-7951.

1992 FORD F-150 XLT with high mileage. Good work truck, REDUCED PRICE: $1,990. Two recliners, $75 each. 828-289-1817.

2012 NISSAN FRONTIER 130,000 miles, 2WD crew cab, automatic. Very good condition. $9,999. (828) 4298110 1994 HONDA CIVIC FOR SALE. 4 Dr., Purple, Manual.

Good running car. $950.00.

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

2008 PONTIAC G8 V-6, RWD, clean, $4000. (704) 460-1949 1997 FORD ECONOLINE COMMERCIAL CUTAWAY E-350 WORK TRUCK. High back, 7.3 Diesel, 118k miles, auto, Reading work body with ladder rack, one owner, new tires, $15,000. 828-245-9620, 828-223-1564.

2007 KIA SPORTAGE $750 DOWN - $80 WEEK O.A.C. (704) 482-0441

2003 FORD ECONOLINE WAGON E150 Chateau Edition, Gold, Automatic, Quad Captains Chairs, Only 92,082 miles, $6200, Very Nice Van! Call (704) 434-9502

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

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

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HUSQVARNA 24 HP LAWNMOWER. 54” cut, used 3 times. Paid $2100, asking $1500. (704) 692-1573

24” WOMEN’S BICYCLE. Would like to buy women’s 24” bicycle. Call 704-487-9653 or 704-466-0401

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

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

Call 704-472-2595 for estimate.

MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. Seasoned mixed hardwood, $65. Green Oak, $65. Cut, split and delivered.

828-395-0758.

VOLVO - (4) 17” WHEELS New $265-$300 each. All four for $265. Lugs! (941) 585-2099

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

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

CAMPERS WANT TO BUY. Pop-up campers. Call 828-429-3935.

2002 MONACO Motor Coach, 2 slides. 42,370 miles. Excellent mechanical condition.

Good for over-the-road or livein. Must see. 828-289-5791 2017 MODEL SURVEYOR TRAVEL TRAILER. 20’, Murphy bed or sleeper sofa, 1 side & separate bath. Purchased new, excellent condition. $16,000. Selling for health reasons. Call for appointment.

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(828) 577-4197 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

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DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars.

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

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

2015 KAWASAKI KX250 Excellent Condition. Only 19 Hours Running Time. Several Add Ons. $3500. Call 704487-2838 For More Details.

2006 HARLEY STREET GLIDE, 21” front wheel, 10” hangers, air ride, center stand, lots of extras. Excellent condition. $9,000. (704) 435-4438 HONDA GOLDWING 1100.

New headlights, new horn and new signals. Bucket seat, windshield. 4K miles. Garage kept. $1850. 704-300-8378.

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

VOTER From Page 4 Mail Pro, are reaching out to the voters who received the incorrect mailers to notify them of the mistake and to provide properly filled-out forms.

“We are sending corrected mailers with blank applications to all affected N.C. recipients,” said Sarah Jackel, chief operating officer for Civitech. “In addition, we will be contacting all recipients for whom we have telephone numbers by text to alert them to the error, advise them to discard the mailer, and provide any support they need to register.”

The deadline to register to vote was Friday, Oct. 9, at 5 p.m. Voters who are Division of Motor Vehicle clients can register to vote online, drop

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off the registration form at their county board of elections or mail in the registration form. For voters mailing in the registration form, the mail must have been either received or postmarked by the Oct. 9, deadline.

Voters can check their registration status (and the registration of anyone they know) using the NCSBE’s online voter lookup tool.

Voters who are unable to register to vote by the deadline can still vote early in person in their counties, registering at the same time. Registration is only needed for voters hoping to cast a ballot on Election Day or by mail.

In June, another advocacy group sent out 80,000 invalid absentee-by-mail ballot requests to voters. While it is legal to send out pre-filled voter registration applications (except for party affiliation),

it is illegal to send out a prefilled absentee ballot application. That distinction was lost on the Center for Voter Information.

The group has since been sending extensive mailings, including voter registration reminders and absentee ballot request forms, without voter information filled in.

Distrust and concern over the mailings come in part from the election fraud that happened in North Carolina’s 2018 election for U.S. Congress in House District 9.

In that race, operatives working for Republican candidate Mark Harris went house to house and collected by-mail ballots from voters.

They then either destroyed the ballots or filled them out to favor Harris. The fraud was caught before the NCSBE certified the election, and the election was rerun.

The legislature then changed some laws around absentee-by-mail voting to prevent a possible repeat of the Harris election fraud. One such change was to keep information about which voters requested absentee ballots private until the voter turned the ballot in.

Improperly filled-out mailers, along with bad information found online, can confuse voters. In the cases of Civitech and the Center for Voter Information, the errors appear to be a result of mistakes rather than maliciousness.

“Carefully review these mailings, and please remember that accurate information about the elections process, including how to register to vote, and how to check your voter registration status, are available at NCSBE.gov,” Brinson Bell said.

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The Cherryville Eagle

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Pinning ceremony honors Gaston College Medical Assisting students September 17 Cherryville’s Addison E. Pruitt among 14 MA’s honored DALLAS, N.C. – A pinning ceremony on Sept. 17, honored 12 graduates of the Gaston College Medical Assisting program. The ceremony was held on a drive-through basis due to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. As is traditional in health care programs, the graduates received a pin, to be worn on their uniforms, that signifies the completion of the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Medical Assisting.

The 12 AAS degree students are: Jennifer Coffey and Jesus Gonzalez from Lincolnton; Cathrine Cozad, Brittani Maney, Faith Rankin, Takeia Reid, and Kaitlyn Windham from Gastonia; Kaitlyn Greason from Kings Mountain; Jessica Lane from Bessemer City; Lauren Robison from Belmont; and Harlie Graham and Dara Williams from Dallas.

Nine of the 12 AAS have successfully taken the American Association of Medical Assistants certification exam and have earned their CMA (AAMA) credential. Seven of the 12 students have accepted jobs.

“Our pinning ceremony is a symbolic welcoming of graduates into the medical assisting profession,” said Dena Bridges, Program Chair for Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy. “When people ask, ‘What is a Medical Assistant?’ I am always happy to tell them that this multiskilled person is one who is cross trained for all areas of a physician’s office practice.

MAs can run the front office, schedule appointments, code insurance, and can assist the physician with examinations and minor surgery and also know how to do a variety of laboratory procedures. The Medical Assistant is the most versatile member of the allied health team.”

Graduate Dara Williams, who was awarded a $500 scholarship from the Gaston County Chapter of Medical Assistants in 2019, is the second Gaston College MA student in five years to achieve a perfect score on her exam.

“I pushed myself hard to excel in this program,” said Williams, “but honestly I was surprised I got a perfect score in the exam. I consider myself lucky to have the love and support of my daughter and my fiancé. I couldn’t have done it without them or the support of my friends and classmates, and I thank all my instructors and others at Gaston College, like Peggy Grigg, secretary in the Health and Human Services division, for everything they did for me. Special thanks to Melanie Skinner, Chair of the Veterinary Medical Technology department, and Kelly Vass, Instructor of Nutrition and Dietetic Programs. Although I wasn’t one of their students, they always had a kind word of encouragement for me.”

Williams will be working at CaroMont Podiatry.

“I hope to have a long and happy career with CaroMont and may possibly continue my education later, but I look forward to working as a CMA (AAMA),” she said.

In addition to the AAS graduates, 14 Medical Assisting students who completed the first diploma program were also honored at the ceremony. They will receive their diploma degrees in October 2020. The diploma students are: Skylar B. Blalock and Crystal L. Bridges from Dallas; Alicia B. Conard from Shelby; Lisa S. Crawford, Morgan T. Holt, Latasha Moore Smith, and Janith L. Scott from Gastonia; Deepti Devabhaktuni from Belmont; Mary S. Johnson from Alexis; Savannah D. Pitchford from Charlotte; Addison E. Pruitt from Cherryville;

Keisa Washington-Cruz from Iron Station; Brandy M. Weaver from Lincolnton; and Cierra J. Wilson from Bessemer City.

The diploma MA students will begin taking the AAMA certification exam in October, and several have received job offers. Five of the 14 students finished with a 4.0 GPA. In recognition of their hard work, the Gaston County Chapter of Medical Assistants will pay the exam fees for Janith Scott, Lisa Crawford, Deepti Devabhaktuni, and Keisha Washington-Cruz, who is the recipient of the chapter’s $500 scholarship for 2020. Mary Johnson’s exam fee will be paid by an outside source.

The Gaston College Medical Assistant program has been ranked by MedicalAssistantAdvice.com as the third best in North Carolina.

Rankings are based on the site’s Editorial Staff ratings, graduation rate, average net price, admission rate, fulltime retention rate, and total number of students enrolled in the program.

The Gaston College MA program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs. Graduates of the program qualify to take the AAMA certification examination to become a Certified Medical Assistant.

For more information on the Gaston College Medical Assisting program, call (704) 922-2274.

Cierra Wilson’s mother, Tracy Scott attaches a lapel pin to the uniform of graduate Cierra Wilson during the pinning ceremony. The pin signifies the completion of the requirements for the Diploma Degree in Medical Assisting.

Medical Assisting graduate Crystal Bridges proudly shows off her pin and certificate of recognition to her daughter Savanna Bridges following the pinning ceremony at Gaston College.

Takeia Reid receives a congratulatory hug and flowers from her son, Zamoriyan following the Medical Assisting pinning ceremony.

Graduate Dara Williams is congratulated by her daughter, Lilee Bentley and Dena Bridges, Program Coordinator for Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy at the pinning ceremony. Ms. Williams, who was awarded a $500 scholarship from the Gaston County Chapter of Medical Assistants in 2019, is the second Gaston College Medical Assisting student in five years to achieve a perfect score on her exam.

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