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Cherryville’s 2023 Hocus Pocus Parade is biggest, longest yet Fifteen entries rolled down Main Street and roamed the city bringing a fun, “spooky” afternoon to kids of all ages

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Cherryville Chamber of Commerce Director and City of Cherryville Program Coordinator, Mary Beth Tackett, said of last week’s Friday, Oct. 13, Hocus Pocus Parade, that it was the longest the city has had, to date.

“This year’s was the longest parade we have had with 15 entries,” said Mrs. Tackett, who has been overseeing the parade for more than a few years now.

With costumes ranging from every spectrum of the old and modern hor-

The whole group of the Cherryville 2023 Hocus Pocus parade goers posing for a “family photo.” (photo provided) ror (and the not-so-scary) movie scene, and from movies made by Disney and Pixar, and everything in between, there were eight total “Megan,” the killer doll look-alikes, to the always popular “Toy

Story” franchise characters of “Woody” and his crew, and a witch or three, to just about anything (and anyone) in between. If one could find (or make) the costume, it would be seen at this year’s Cherryville

Hocus Pocus parade.

Tackett said, “Actually, this year’s route was condensed down to a small route that passed Main Street, Elm Street and the (Cherryville) Elementary school multiple times.”

That being said, the parade, or at least some facets of it, made their way over to CHS’ Rudisill Stadium for a “drive-thru” viewing during the CHS Ironmen’s football game against visiting Thomas Jefferson Clas-

sical Academy.

Tackett and a couple of her friends who are also Chamber Board members, played the roles of the three witchy sisters from Hocus Pocus – Winifred, Mary, See PARADE, Page 4

Beringer recognized at Habitat for Humanity Gala Group’s annual “Hard Hats & High Heels Gala,” raised $290,000-plus for Habitat

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Some of the kids at Cherryville Elementary inside the CFD’s mobile house that simulates what happens in a house fire without the actual danger of a real fire. (photo provided)

CFS Annual Fire Prevention Day at Cherryville Elementary About 400 students, teachers, hear what to do in case of a fire emergency

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The Cherryville Fire Department conducted its annual Fire Prevention Day at Cherryville Elementary School on Wednesday Oct. 11, 2023, stated Fire Chief Jason Wofford.

Chief Wofford said that his department’s recent visit and talk with the kids at Cherryville Elementary about fire safety was “… just one of the ways we try to keep our community informed” about what to do in case of fire and/or inclement weather.

Chief Wofford noted about 391 kids at Cherryville Elementary got to listen to the CFD firefighters run through their demonstrations of how the equipment works and what a firefighter’s job is. Wofford also noted the department has done this now, “… for a number of years in the past. We’re just keeping it going, is all.”

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State budget could end two court battles over disability benefits

by CJ STAFF North Carolina’s new state budget could end two ongoing court fights over disability benefit payments. Lawyers from the state Department of Justice have asked the state’s highest court to take notice of the budget law as justices consider the cases.

The state Department of Health and Human Services and Cherry Hospital are defendants in one case.

The Department of Public Safety is the defendant in the second case. In both in-

stances, lawyers representing state government have asked the Supreme Court to overturn decisions earlier this year from the state Court of Appeals.

At issue is a 500-week limit for “temporary total disability” benefits established in state law. “[T]hese cases involve the interpretation of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-29, a provision of the Workers’ Compensation Act,” according to a court filing Friday from state Justice Department lawyers. “In 2011, as part of a broader reform

of the State’s laws that govern workers’ compensation, the General Assembly carefully amended this provision to limit payment of ‘temporary total disability’ benefits to the first 500 weeks following the first date of a claimant’s disability.”

“Under this amended provision, a claimant qualifies for benefits beyond this 500-week period only if the claimant has suffered a ‘total loss of wage-earning capacity,’” Justice Department lawyers explained.

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Chief Wofford said his crew and the kids all had a great day and good weather to have the event.

“The kids got to go through a simulated smokey house and they practiced crawling under the smoke, which is what is always taught in case of a fire,” he said. “We want to praise the teachers and the parents for doing an outstanding job of teaching their children fire safety and on just what to do in a house fire situation,” he said. “We all felt good about the overall event and how it was received by the kids and the school staff.”

One thing Chief Wofford stressed was what a great See FIRE, Page 3

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Darrell G. Gates CHERRYVILLE – Darrell Gene Gates, 90, of Cherryville, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, at Peak Resources. He was born Dec. 5, 1932, in Gaston County to the late William Bryce and Mae Louise Grigg Gates. He was a Korean War

Harold Reid Lineberger IRON STATION – Harold Reid Lineberger passed away peacefully on Oct. 18, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born to the late Graham Lewis Lineberger and Sarah Lewis Lineberger in their family home in Gaston County, outside of Dallas, NC, on Nov. 5, 1933.

The third of seven children and with 55 cousins in the local area, Harold loved spending time with his large family on Sundays and at reunions. He married Patsy Jean Eaker of Cherryville, NC, on Dec. 28, 1958, and they had two sons and a daughter.

While earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Husbandry at NC State

veteran of the United States Army. He was a member and Past Commander of Cherryville American Legion Post #100. Darrell was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and enjoyed making communion wine. He retired from Carolina Freight and loved fishing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Terrell Ann Gates Jetton; and siblings, Charles Elvin Gates, and Camela Louise Harrelson.

Survivors include his wife, Becky Stroupe Gates; sons, Stephen Gates and wife, Faith, and Jason Gates and wife, Linda; son-in-law, Frank Jetton; grandchildren, Jonathan Stevens (Becca), Bryce Gates (Sally), Michael Gates, Wesley Gates, Clayton

Gates, and Parker Gates; devoted caregiver, Darla Wybiral; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at 3 p.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Pastor G. Scott Homesley officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with military honors.

The family received friends from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m., prior to the service in the courtyard in front of the church, due to health safety concerns.

Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 100, Cherryville, NC, 28021.

Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com.

Carpenter – Porter Funeral and Cremation Services served the family of Mr. Gates.

University, Harold paused his education to serve as a Private First Class in the US Army Signal Corps during the Korean War. Following his Army service and the completion of his degree, Harold had a 30-year career with Rutherford Electric.

Throughout each season of his life, Harold was a farmer. He learned to farm on his family’s land and continued to farm alongside his utility career, including starting Killdeer Farm in Kings Mountain, NC, which he later sold to his brother, Ervin. After his retirement from Rutherford Electric, Harold had a full, second career growing the family business into Lineberger’s Maple Springs Farm at the family homeplace in Dallas.

Harold is preceded in death by his parents, Graham and Sarah Lineberger; siblings Everette Lineberger, Margaret Troutman, Eleanor Flowers, and Ervin Lineberger; and son-in-law, Kevin Hinch. He is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Patsy; brothers Paul (Retha) Lineberger and Dan (Theresa) Lineberger; sons, Barry (Melody) Lineberger and Jeff (Karen) Lineberger;

and daughter, Lee-Ann Lineberger Hinch; as well as five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Harold was a respected member of the community who believed in active caring for people in need. He was intelligent, humble, and hardworking. Harold’s life was celebrated with a service at 3 p.m., Monday, Oct. 23, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in the Hardin Community near Dallas, NC, followed by burial at Saint Luke’s Lutheran Cemetery in Kings Mountain, NC. A visitation preceded the service at 2 p.m., at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org.

The service address is at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 531 Hardin Rd., Dallas, NC, 28034. The burial address is at St. Luke’s Lutheran Cemetery, 416 St. Luke Church Rd., Kings Mountain, NC, 28086.

Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is caring for Mr. Lineberger’s family.

NC State legislators meet in committee. (Image from YouTube)

BUDGET From Page 1 “Before this 500-week period, however, a claimant can qualify for benefits by making a lesser showing of ‘total disability’ – in other words, that the claimant may have some work capabilities but cannot find a compatible job.”

The 2011 law “established a carefully calibrated legislative scheme, whereby claimants have to make a more exacting showing of disability to receive benefits after 500 weeks,” state lawyers argued.

In both Sturdivant v.

NC Department of Public Safety and Betts v. NC Department of Health and Human Services, the state’s second-highest court “held that the same standard governs whether a claimant is entitled to benefits both before and after 500 weeks,” state lawyers wrote. “That is, the Court of Appeals

erroneously read the Act’s use of the different phrases ‘total loss of wage-earning capacity’ and ‘total disability’ to be synonymous, contrary to the unmistakably clear legislative intent.”

One paragraph on page 554 of the 625-page state budget law addresses the dispute.

“Under this clarifying amendment, consistent with the original legislative intent, the term ‘total loss of wage-earning capacity’ in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-29(c) that governs the award of benefits after 500 weeks has been defined to mean ‘the complete elimination of the capacity to earn any wages,’” state lawyers wrote. “Underscoring that this definition merely reflects the legislature’s original understanding of this provision, the statute emphasizes that this clarification reflects ‘the intent of the General Assembly when it’ first amended the statute in 2011.”

“[T]his new amendment applies to all claims that ‘accrued or [were] pending prior to’ the effective date of the new amendment. In other words, the amendment applies to the claims for benefits at issue in these cases and others that were pending when this legislation was enacted,” state lawyers argued.

State government’s court filing anticipates a response from plaintiffs in the two cases. “Defendants understand that the Plaintiffs in these and other cases plan to argue that applying this clarifying amendment would be an impermissibly retroactive application of the law, even though it is fully consistent with the General Assembly’s original intent when these reforms were first enacted in 2011.”

“Given the strong likelihood that this meritless argument will be made and cause further uncertainty for the State and private employers about the law in

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

ARRESTS 10-9: Stacy Cadenhead, 43, 111 Carlton Dr., Cherryville; three counts felony WSOJ/obtain property by false pretenses and three counts felony WSOJ/financial card fraud; and one count misdemeanor RDO. $10,000 secured bond.

10-9: Christopher Douglas Martin, 32, 513 North Dr., Cherryville; one count each DWLR impaired (Haywood Co.) and not impaired (Gaston Co.). $3,500 secured bond.

10-11: Joshua Douglas Kaylor, 601-A North Dr., Cherryville; misdemeanor motor vehicle theft. Summons/cited.

10-12: Kaleb Lee Grigg, 23, 1109 Mary’s Grove Church Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at this same address by GCPD officers on one count of motor vehicle theft.

10-14: Joseph Alan Davis, 43, 303 N. Elm St., Cherryville; felony B&E of a motor vehicle, felony ID theft, WSOJ (Cleveland Co.) and misdemeanor larceny. $80,000 secured bond.

10-17: Angelica Trudy Macias, 24, 1311 Requa Rd., Cherryville, was arrested

by Gastonia PD officers at Northwest Blvd., and Bessemer City Rd., Gastonia, on one count of a warrant from another agency.

10-17: Joseph Alan Davis, 43, 303 N. Elm St., Cherryville, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, by GCPD officers on one count of a non-forced entry commercial burglary.

INCIDENTS 10-9: Cherryville man reports injury to personal property by unknown person who damaged his commercial business window ($1,200). Case is active and under further investigation.

10-10: Cherryville auto businessman reports fraud by listed suspect who committed fraud on his business.

Case status: inactive.

10-11: GCPD officers report further investigation into a larceny of auto parts/ accessories at 7156 Dallas – Cherryville Hwy., Cherryville.

10-11: Cherryville woman reports motor vehicle theft by listed suspect who stole her dirt bike. Est. value of stolen item: $200.

Closed/cleared by arrest.

10-14: Dallas and Cherryville men report larceny

($100/jumper cables) by listed suspect who took jumper cables.

Case is active and under further investigation.

10-14: Cherryville woman and man report B&E of a motor vehicle at a Cherryville restaurant, larceny, WSOJ, and ID theft by listed suspect who broke into cars and took listed items (credit and credit/debit cards).

Closed/cleared by arrest.

WRECKS 10-6: A vehicle driven by Austin Richard Heffner, 20, 907 Johnnie Bridges Rd., Shelby, failed to reduce his speed and collided w/the rear of a vehicle driven by Zachery Thomas Greene, 25, 3230 Hwy. 274, Cherryville.

Three witnesses stated the same to responding officer.

A piece of Mr. Heffner’s vehicle was located in the roadway and placed into evidence. Mr. Heffner was charged w/leaving the scene of an accident (hit & run).

No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Heffner vehicle: $3,000; to the Greene vehicle: $500. Mr. Heffner was cited for the following: Hit/run; leaving the scene of accident with property damage.

10-8: A vehicle driven

by Daniel Adam Neal, 40, 1920 Old Hickory Grove Rd., Mount Holly, collided with a vehicle driven

by Timothy Williams, 64, 2134 Capernium Rd., Trlr.3, Cherryville, who was driving straight, according to a witness, on Lincolnton Hwy. Witness stated Mr. Neal’s vehicle merged into the lane with the Williams vehicle and made an abrupt stop, which is when the two vehicles collided. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Neal vehicle: $2,000; to the Williams vehicle: $5,500. Mr. Neal was cited for unsafe movement. The Williams vehicle was towed

by McDaniel’s Towing to McDaniel’s Towing.

10-8: A vehicle driven

by Larry Wayne Emery, 71, 1100 Lakeview St., Shelby, and a vehicle driven by Austin Reed Hildebrand, 27, 3096, Tex’s Fush Camp Rd., Connelly Springs, NC, collided at the intersection of E. Church St., and N. Rudisill Avenue. Mr. Hildebrand was making a left turn onto E. Church St., from N. Rudisill Ave., and had a green traffic signal, when the vehicle driven by Mr. Emery entered the intersection and passed

through it, while his direction of travel had a steady red light. He made contact w/the Hildebrand vehicle.

Nr. Emery told the responding officer he could not see the traffic signal because of the sun. No injuries reported.

Est. damages to the Emery vehicle: $2,500; to the Hildebrand vehicle: $3,500. The Emery vehicle was towed by KT Towing to KT Towing.

The Hildebrand vehicle was towed by Goudelock Towing to Goudelock Towing.

10-9: A vehicle driven by Horace Terry Human, 76, 105 Central Ave., Bessemer City, and a vehicle driven

by Thomasio Jamar Taylor, 26, 510 Yukon Dr., Greenville, SC, collided at the loading dock of Farris Fab in Cherryville. Mr. Human told the responding officer he “clipped the bumper” of a parked vehicle driven by Mr. Taylor when pulling out from the loading dock. Mr. Taylor told the responding officer the same thing. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Human vehicle: $500; to the Taylor vehicle: $1,000.

10-13: A vehicle driven

by Marco Antonio Andres-Charco, 22, 335 Beattie Rd., Kings Mountain, collided into the rear of a vehicle driven by Orville Frank Clinard, Jr., 76, 214 Harbor Point Dr., Cherryville, which was stationary in the roadway on Church Street. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Andres-Charco vehicle: $2,000; to the Clinard vehicle: $500.

10-13: A vehicle driven

by Freda Buckner Knight, 84, 117 Hidden Valley St., Cherryville, and a vehicle driven by Ricky Darrell Hudson, 69, 207 Dale Dr., Cherryville, were in a parking lot at 301 E. Main St., when Mrs. Knight was backing out of a parking space, when she hit the accelerator causing her vehicle to do a half-circle/ She then struck a parked vehicle owned by Mr. Hudson, then strikes a handrail to the sidewalk, then strikes the building. Mr. Hudson was not in his vehicle at the time of the accident. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Knight vehicle: $10,000; to the Hudson vehicle: $2,000; to the building and handrails: $10,000. Both vehicles towed to The Shoppe, Inc.

by The Shoppe, Inc., for repair.

this area, discretionary review remains appropriate,” the Justice Department court filing argued. “Such review would allow this Court to confirm that the 2023 clarifying amendment to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-29 reflects the General Assembly’s original intent behind the original 2011 statutory reform. That is, if this Court were to grant review of these cases and reverse the decisions of the Court of Appeals, no question of the 2023 amendment’s retroactive effect would arise in the first place.”

The court filing offered

a warning. “[A] contrary reading of the law could impose considerable unexpected workers’ compensation costs on both the State and private employers,” state lawyers wrote. “Indeed, without confirmation on this issue now, there could be years of litigation over this issue in our State’s lower courts, casting doubt and uncertainty over our State’s workers’ compensation system for years to come, when predictability and stability are instead needed.”

If the state Supreme Court declines to take

the two cases, state government lawyers ask the justices to throw out, or vacate, the Appeals Court decisions.

“Vacatur is warranted here because confusion could arise if the decisions of the Court of Appeals remain on the books,” state lawyers wrote. “Below, the Court of Appeals did not have the benefit of our legislature’s clarifying amendment when it ruled. As a result, it adopted a reading of the statute that our legislature has now clarified is wrong.

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CPD needs help to “CRAM THE CRUISER” Nov. 4 Be on the lookout and be advised! The Cherryville Police Department is asking for the Cherryville community’s help to “CRAM THE CRUISER,” on Nov. 4,

2023 at Walmart, located at 2505 Lincolnton Hwy., Cherryville, NC. This is all for a good cause as, during this event, the department is asking for donations of canned

food, or non-perishable food items that will be donated to local food banks for community outreach.

So… Please come out and help us CRAM THE CRUISER!

Two Cherryville firefighters talk to the students at Cherryville Elementary about what they do to get ready to fight a fire. One is donning his turn-out gear. (photos provided)

Majority Leader John Bell, R-Wayne, speaks at a press conference in support of continued funding for the Veteran’s Justice Initiative. (photo by David Cobb, office of House Rules Chairman Destin Hall, R-Caldwell)

Moore, Bell highlight funding for Veteran’s Justice Initiative

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On Tuesday, Oct. 10, House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, and House Majority Leader John Bell, R-Wayne, held a press conference to highlight continued funding in the state budget for the Veterans Justice Initiative (VJI).

The initiative was “launched by The Independence Fund, which assists law enforcement agencies, first responders, and frontline workers to understand the nuances and true scope of veterans’ mental health obstacles after they return home from service,” according to a press release from Bell’s office.

In addition to Bell and Moore, VJI’s executive director Clark Pennington, Sens. Todd Johnson, R-Union, Dave Craven, R-Randolph, Reps. Jeff Zenger, R-Forsyth, Reece Pyrtle, R-Rockingham, Charlie Miller, R-Brunswick, Dr. Tim Reeder, R-Pitt, North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr., regional VJI staff, and law enforcement officers who have benefited from the initiative were in attendance.

The initiative “seeks to avoid unnecessary criminalization and mental illness, substance abuse and incarceration by ensuring that eligible veterans, when

coming into contact with the criminal justice system, get access to services [needed] to avoid that,” Moore said.

VJI is a public-private partnership that received $1.5 million in the state budget this year. Speaker Moore repeatedly emphasized that this is something they believe will ultimately save lives.

“North Carolina made a commitment many years ago to put our veterans first,” said Majority Leader Bell. “We want to make sure North Carolina is the most military-friendly state in the country.”

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FIRE From Page 1 job of asking questions the kids did.

“It was great to hear some of the questions they were asking us,” he noted.

Assistant Chief and Safety Director for the City of Cherryville, Colby Heffner, agreed adding, “Each (Cherryville Elementary) student was instructed on the importance of smoke alarms, home escape plans, and how to ‘get low and go’ in smokey conditions.” Like Chief Wofford, AC Heffner also stressed how the event was a huge success, adding, “The Cherryville Fire Department will always utilize the National Fire Prevention Week to educate our youth about fire safety.”

For more information about what to do in a fire emergency visit the Cherryville Fire Department’s web site, and if you have a fire emergency don’t hesitate to call 911, then call CFD at (704) 435-1730.

Everybody’s favorite firefighting dog… Sparky, the Fire Dog is all dressed up, kitted out, and stands at the ready to help the school kids at Cherryville Elementary down the big yellow slide to escape from a smokey home.

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This group of eight “Megan” doll look-alikes posed for a scary photo. (photos provided)

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The “Jack Pumpkinhead” and “Sally, The Rag Doll” characters from the movie, “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” were a couple of fan favorites from the 2023 Hocus Pocus Parade.

PARADE From Page 1A and Sarah, a.k.a. the infamous Sanderson Sisters, with another Chamber board member, Gary Dellinger, of Dellinger Electric, playing the role of the mute zombie, Billy Butcherson.

This year’s newest horror ‘icon’ (and coolest costume so far…) took the form of an android-like doll named ‘Megan,’ who has the whole scary, dead doll-eyes look down pat, which was ably captured by more than a few folks who chose to dress as her for this year’s parade.

Other favorites in the costume department were Jack and Sally from “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” and Wednesday from “The Addams Family” movies. In times past one could find clown from Stephen King’s horror classic, “It” tossed into the mix of

Sparky the Fire Dog waves to the crowd at last week’s Hocus Pocus Parade.

Cherryville HP parade-goers and it was almost a sure bet that if you saw them at the HP parade, they would likely return for the “ScaryVille” event, which was held Saturday, Oct. 21.

With the success of this year’s parade, Tackett and company are looking forward to next year’s HP parade, hoping it can be even bigger and better.

It’s the Sanderson Sisters and Billy Butcherson, with two small friends, getting ready to head out on the city’s 2023 Hocus Pocus Parade route.

Emily Winter of Piedmont Lithium and Allison Brewer from Carolina Federal Credit Union.

They were dressed as Wednesday Adams and Enid. They were assisted by these young helpers.

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Considering the majestic works of our God! and still a touch of “O Lord, green. As I look at Our Soverthe leaves changeign, How ing, I find it hard Majestic is not to think about your name this wonderful in all the creation that God earth. You has created for have set us to be a part of.

Your glory REV. G. SCOTT Who are we but above the HOMESLEY mere mortals? heavens; Pastor St. John’s Lutheran But, to think of it, When I look a t Church of Cherryville we are creations formed by God Your heavens, the work of Your also.

Saturday, Oct. 14, as I fingers, The moon and the stars that You have stood watching the sky as established, What are the sun was eclipsed by human beings that You the moon. I stood gazing are mindful of them; in awe of this wonderful Mortals “that You care place that God has made for them?” – Psalm 8:1, 3 for us. This ball of dirt The leaves are chang- and rock that happens ing into beautiful colors, to be just far enough reds, yellows, brown, from the sun that we do

not burn to a crisp. It is this wonderful world that God has so generously created for us to be a part. As the seasons change, as the colors in the leaves brighten, we can only stand back in awe of this amazing gift.

The work of God’s fingers, not our fingers, we are but mere mortals, a creation of God also. O, God, our God; how majestic is Your name in all the earth!

Many years ago, I visited a Toastmasters’ Club meeting. I did a lot of public speaking and I thought being a part of Toastmasters might just be the thing to help me and give me the opportunity to practice public

speaking. During this meeting I found out that they had a little game called “Table Topics.”

The President of the group hands you a threeby-five note card with a topic for a five minute, off-the-cuff, speech.

Since I was a visitor, I was selected to give a “Table Topic” speech.

On my small notecard was this prompt, ‘Explain to everyone here why the leaves turn colors in the Fall.’ I started my speech, “The leaves on the tree use photosynthesis to break down carbon dioxide to make sugar, which in turn the tree uses for food. A by-product of this process is oxygen, which is what we use to

breathe. When the temperature begins to cool in the fall the leaf develops a plug that keeps this process from happening and the water and other chemicals in the leaf begin to change colors.”

A very scientific explanation, but as I looked at the folks around the table listening, I saw empty gazes and glassy eyes, so I did a ‘change-up.’

“Well, actually,” I said, “God created the trees for our enjoyment and for the recreation of the world by making oxygen, but after a summer of green, God spreads His mighty arms and scatters the colors all over the leaves for a beautiful

ending of the summer season.”

When I read these words from Psalm 8, I think about all the colors and all the trees and all of creation and how it all works perfectly together.

Watching the moon cut out a semi-circle in the brightness of the sun, I gazed in awe at the sky.

How small we are, mere mortals, mere humans, but God cares for us and sustains us.

When I consider the works of God, I stand in awe and say, “O God, our God, how majestic is Your name in all the earth.”

Campfire Cherryville Area (4th & Final Part of “Fall” Series)

My mouth waters as I think about roasting hot dogs or marshmallows on an autumn day and creating the iconic delicacy - S’mores! It wouldn’t be fall without the fire pit and blazing hot campfire. A campfire serves several purposes: heat for cooking, warmth on a chilly DANYALE PATTERSON evening, and light in the darkness.

It can also serve as a bug and predator deterrent, or a beacon. Likewise, fire represents many things in scripture, primarily, the presence of God. Daniel actually had a vision of God and his fiery presence. Daniel 7:9-10 (NLT) says, “I watched as thrones were put in place and the Ancient One sat down to judge. His clothing was as white as snow, his hair like purest wool. He sat on a fiery throne with wheels of blazing fire, and a river of fire was pouring out, flowing from his presence. Millions of angels ministered to him; many millions stood to attend him. Then the court began its session, and the books were opened.”

USES OF FIRE Throughout the Bible and events today, God utilizes fire in various ways with his magnificent power and authority.

1) By fire, he provided light so the Israelites could see while traveling at night. Exodus 13:21 (NLT), “The LORD went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and he provided light at night with a pillar of fire. This allowed them to travel by day or by night.” 2) With fire, he purifies and removes the junk that hinders us from a close relationship with him. Zechariah 13:21 (NLT), “I will bring that group through the fire and make them pure. I will refine them like silver and purify them like gold. They will call on my name, and I will answer them.

I will say, ‘These are my people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.” 3) He promised to protect Israel as a fire from her enemies. Zechariah 2:5 (NLT) says, “Then I, myself, will be a protective wall of fire around Jerusalem, says the LORD. And I will be the glory inside the city!” 4) Additionally, the Lord wants to immerse us with his Holy Spirit and fire, empowering us to be effective witnesses for him. Mathew 3:11 (NLT), “I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not worthy even to be his slave and carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.”

PRAY THIS PRAYER: “Father, you are a consuming fire; nothing is more powerful than you. I praise you as the only mighty and awesome God. Lord, I ask you to purify my heart. Please remove anything that’s not like you. Draw me close to you, and set me on fire to do your will. I pray that I experience the warmth of your presence and love. In Jesus’ name, I pray - Amen.”

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Places of Worship

Shady Grove Baptist Church 3240 Tryon Courthouse Road, Cherryville, NC Anthony Grove Baptist Church 100 Anthony Grove Road Crouse, NC 704-435-6001

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

Bess Chapel United Methodist Church 6073 Flay Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-7969

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

First Church of the Nazarene 301 North Elm Street Cherryville, NC 828-838-2428

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

First Presbyterian Church 107 West Academy Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6064

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

Bethlehem United Methodist Church 6753 NC 182 Highway Cherryville, NC 704-435-1608 Blessed Hope Baptist Church 3357 Fallston-Waco Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-8530 Body of Christ Fellowship Center 405 S. Cherokee Street Cherryville, NC www.bodyofchrist7.com Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Cherryville, NC Pastor Clifton Morgan Cherryville Church of God 810 East Main Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-2275 Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church 318 W. Ballard Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6934 Emmanuel Baptist Church 1155 Marys Grove Church Rd Cherryville, NC 704-435-5764

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

First Wesleyan Church 800 North Pink Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6069

Oak Grove AME Zion Church 542 Flint Hill Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3687

Free Saints Chapel Church 813 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-0949

Oak Grove Baptist Church 219 Tot Dellinger Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3053

Gospel Way Baptist Church 3904 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Cherryville, NC 866-356-3219 Legacy Church 805 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-457-9615

Revival Tabernacle 1104 Delview Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-4073 Rudisill Chapel AME Zion Church 417 South Mountain Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-5621

Victory Life Assembly of God 1655 Shelby Highway Cherryville, NC 704-435-5539 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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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

NC Fraser Fir selected for 2023 White House Christmas Tree

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 28th of September, 2023 as Administrator of the Estate of CAROLYN JO RIDDLE, deceased, late of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned, Jeffrey McLeymore, Administrator on or before the 18th of January, 2024, or this will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 18th day of October, 2023.

Jeffrey McLeymore, Administrator Estate of Carolyn Jo Riddle 1285 Pearl Dr. Cherryville, NC 28021 Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW 233 E. Graham St. Shelby, NC 28150 CE (10/18, 25, 11/01 & 08/2023)

LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BERKELEY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE#2023-CP-08-01370 IN RE: AALIYAH SCOTT (PLAINTIFF) VS. AMADEO ENRIQUE UPSHUR (DEFENDANT) TO THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the subscriber, Law Offices of Cezar E. McKnight, 126 West Mill Street, Kingstree, South Carolina, 29556, Within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for a judgement for default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Signed at Kingstree, South Carolina, this 27th day of September, 2023.

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NCIC Causey loses role as fire marshal under new budget

by THERESA OPEKA Carolina Journal

In September, it was reported that North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will no longer have a dual role as the state’s fire marshal come Jan. 1, 2024.

Under the state budget passed last week and part of S.B. 363, an independent Office of the State Fire Marshal will be created and housed within the Department of Insurance. The insurance commissioner would appoint the fire marshal and would need to be confirmed by the legislature.

The state insurance commissioner has served as the state fire marshal since the 1940s.

The change doesn’t sit well with Causey, who said in a press release that while

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey, at the Dec. 6, 2022 Council of State meeting. (photo provided) he appreciates the 7 percent pay increase for state employees over two years, neither he nor any of the state’s top firefighter associations were consulted about the change, which he says will negatively impact the fire service and volunteer fighters across the state.

“I especially detest the way these items were added without input from the department, the State Firefighters Association, county fire marshals, or fire chiefs,” he said. “I have yet to meet the first person outside of the See CAUSEY, Page 9

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Pennington also provided some context for why he feels it is important to take extra precautions and provide extra help for veterans entering the criminal process, citing much higher suicide rates and behavioral health issues in the veteran community.

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The goal of NVLB was to help confront deeply-rooted mental health and substance abuse issues within the veteran community.

Earlier this year, Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr. proposed the idea of having a checkbox on the Affidavit of Indigency form for veterans to check every time they walk into a courtroom charged as a criminal. This would enable the court to notify relevant individuals that the veteran needs services, such as medication, appointments with the VA, housing vouchers, or counseling services.

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A Fraser Fir grown by Cline Church Nursery in North Carolina was chosen as the 2023 White House Christmas tree. (photo courtesy of @germainmedia)

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Spruce from North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest, was chosen as the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.

North Carolina is the second-largest Christmas tree-producing state in the nation and is known for the Fraser Fir – native to the Appalachian Mountains – and the most popular Christmas tree choice.

White House officials selected a 19-foot Fraser Fir on Oct. 9. The tree will be removed and shipped to Washington D.C., on Nov. 15.

This isn’t the first time Cline Church Nursery has received a special honor. In 2022, they were selected as Reserve Champion by the NCTA and presented a North Carolina Fraser fir Christmas tree for display in the vice president’s residence.

The 2024 White House Christmas Tree will also come from North Carolina. Cartner Christmas Tree Farm, Newland, Avery County, was selected as the NCTA’s 20224 Grand Champion Grower.

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by THERESA OPEKA Carolina Journal A tree from North Carolina will once again grace the Blue Room at the White House this Christmas. Cline Church Nursery, Fleetwood, Ashe County, was selected for the honor. The National Christmas Tree Association chose them as the 2023 Grand Champion Grower.

The Association holds a contest every two years in which consumers, industry experts, and growers choose which nurseries will provide trees for the White House and the vice president’s official residence, continuing a 58-yearold tradition.

This year marks the 15th time a tree from the Tar Heel State was chosen as the official Christmas tree for the White House, more than any other state in the nation. The last time was in 2021 when a Fraser Fir tree was donated from Peak Farms, owned by Rusty and Beau Estes, from Jefferson in Ashe County.

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Ironmen wrap regular gridiron home schedule with 7-58 loss to Burns

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

While the CHS football Ironmen wrapped their regular home schedule at Rudisill last Friday night, Oct. 20, with a crushing 7-58 loss to the Burns Bulldogs, it needs to be noted they have one game left in regular season play – at BCHS on Friday, Oct. 27.

Currently, Coach Tim Pruitt’s men are 2-7 overall and 2-3 in SPC 1A/2A play, but that could change come this Friday.

The Ironmen were just off winning two games in a row in the week’s previous, but all good things must come to an end at some point in time.

Burns struck first, drawing blood and jumping to an 0-8 lead after a 2-point PAT try.

Two minutes later, and still in the first quarter, they scored again, and the score was 0-16.

Rayshawn Sewell got the

Ironmen on the scoreboard with his second-quarter TD off a Josh Ward throw, which he took 31-yards for the score.

After the PAT, the Ironmen were on the board, and it was 7-16. Not to be outdone, the Bulldogs answered back with a TD of their own with 6:53 on the clock in the second quarter and it was Burns, 7-24.

Burns’ men had their eye on Ward’s passes and he was intercepted a couple of times, one of which turned into a Burns TD, making the game 7-30, Burns as the clock wound down.

Going into half-time, the score was 7-44, Burns.

When the Bulldogs came back out onto the field they immediately went to work on the Ironmen raising the scoring ante to 7-52, as it seemed they could do no wrong on the field, scoring – almost at will.

The Ironmen, in spite of their many possessions,

Wearing number 44 jersey, Ironman Shamyr Moss bursts through the sign held by the Ironmen cheerleaders at last week’s game at Rudisill. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) couldn’t move the pigskin

the end zone.

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Ten 2023 CHS Ironmen football seniors played their last home game on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Rudisill Stadium. They are: Josh Ward, Christian Stepp, Hunter Jackson, Marlon Gomez, Shamyr Moss, Justin Houser, Cameron Lee, Tyler Foley, Caleb Hovis, and Noah Hollingsworth.

After taking the snap, Ironman QB Josh Ward turns to hand off to one of his speedy men who will carry the ball and try to gain more yardage for the CHS team.

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The 2023 CHS Marching Ironmen seniors at halftime of the Friday, Oct. 20 football game against the visiting Burns Bulldogs. In alphabetical order are: Alyssa Baker, Liam Bredin, Chloe Buchanan, Facundo Bergueno, Joseph Crum, III, LeiLanni Delano, Bailey Dugan, Mason Garland, Mason Jarrell, Ashley Pearson, Hannah Tessneer, and Harleigh Williams.

This band earned numerous awards, which they had on the 50-yard line with them. They were escorted onto the field by their parents and/or grandparents.

Punter Justin Houser punts the ball away after a failed attempt by the Ironmen to gain ground against a tough Bulldogs team last Friday night.

Ironman QB Josh Ward calls his own number and scrambles for some yardage against the Burns Bulldogs at last Friday night’s Oct. 20, matchup.

Head Ironmen football coach Tim Pruitt gives one of his men a pep talk during a brief lull in the action last Friday night at Rudisill Stadium.

2023 Cherryville Football Schedule DATE

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10/27

Bessemer City

Away

7:30

11/3

NCHSAA Playoff / Round 1 TBA

CHS QB Josh Ward has taken the snap and turns, looking for a man to hand off to as the Bulldogs defensive line comes crashing through the Ironmen’s O-line.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION. Tues.-Sat. 11am-4pm. Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Hot Wheels, Jewelry, MORE. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on Facebook. 828-382-0075.

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FALL HARVEST SALE/AUCTION. Sat. Nov. 4, breakfast 8am, auction 9am. Big Springs Church; 534 Big Springs Church Rd., Ellenboro NC 28040.

GOLDEN DOMERS TOY AND HOBBY. Visit our NEW LOCATION .....Model Cars, Die-cast Cars & Trucks, Tractors, Hot Wheels, Construction Toys, Sports Memorabilia, Autographed Items, Hard to Find Items! See Mike & Brandon Willis. We’re located at 104 Oliver Ave. (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs), Shelby 704-297-0102 or 704-297-0103

EMPLOYMENT FULL-TIME HELP WANTED. Housekeeping Utilities in the Blacksburg, SC area. Pay rate $14/hr. 6 am - 2 pm. Monday Friday. 864-205-8568 NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. Over time available. (704) 473-0341 YOUTH MINISTER/ASSOCIATE PASTOR. Eastside Baptist Church of Shelby, NC is seeking a full-time Youth Minister/Associate Pastor. Primary focus will be youth ministry. Experience in student ministry, seminary education and ordination are preferred but not required. Salary range $45,000-$60,000 benefits inclusive. Please send cover letter and resume to office@eastsidebaptistshelby.org or to ATTN Personnel Committee, Eastside Baptist Church 1165 Wyke Rd. Shelby NC 28150. We adhere to the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message. office@eastsidebaptistshelby.org ONE ON ONE CARE. Is currently hiring for 2nd shift in the Residential group homes, Rotating schedule, off every other weekend. As well as 2 first shift, one part time 21 hours per week, one 30 hours per week. If interested, see Shelley at 203 Lee St. Shelby, NC 28150.

BUSINESS SERVICES SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings.

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References available. 828-4297511, 828-429-3743. Ask for James. (828) 287-9272 jballard591@gmail.com

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RETAINING WALLS, PAVERS, GRADING, DEMOLITION. Site cleanup, ponds, fencing, maintenance, irrigation, landscaping, concrete, excavator work. 828-4538113.

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FIREWOOD. Seasoned RedOak, 19-mo old, $80; green mixed hardwood, $70; small bundle packs, $4 picked-up. $15 Delivery charge. 704-458-3081, 704-435-3970

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Being sold for parts, no batteries.

(4) 36” metal aerator for riding mower. (5) 3 large boxes for 21º framing nails. (6) Craftsman 18” chain saw with case. (7) JVC Super VHS video movie GRS 707 (8) 3 - HF Tarps 15’2”x19’6”, 19’9 ”x15’10”. Heavy Duty Reflective 9MM. (9) 2 Washington Quarters 1999 - 2023 Vol 1 in folder. (10) 2 - 50 states collection quarters 1999 - 2008 in folder. (11) America’s National Parks commemorative quarters 2010 - 2021 in folder. 828-453-0828 (828) 453-0828

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EP Model 560. Stretch out & relax your back pain. Asking $100 or OBO. 704-476-9895.

CAMPBELL-HAUSFELD 2HP ELECTRIC Air Compressor, with horizontal 20 gallon tank. $250.

Stone walk behind vibratory plate tamp. $250. 828-289-1817.

1957 CHEVY BEL AIR PARTS: 3) front fenders, 2) trunk lids, 1) hood. Rough condition. $300.

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Saturday, October 28th, 2023 - 10 am. Preview: Friday, October 27th 10 am till 6 pm.

Location: 145 Kirks Drive, Hot Springs, NC 28743. Partial Listing: Trailers, Tractors, Trucks, Implements, Antiques, Tools, New Old Stock Auto Parts and More. Taking Consignments Now! WWW. EJ-AUCTION.COM - Edward Johnson Auctioneers, Inc. NC8134 NC8496 (828) 593-9649 ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 9AM. Estate of Dan & Mary Earley (deceased); 151 Pinoak Drive, Spindale.

Bring chairs. Estate covers over a century of family items.

Cars, coins, guns, tools, household, more! Rain or shine. Ace Auction Co. NCAL8332. For questions call 828-429-2851.

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY PRICED TO GO YARD SALE. Family Yard Sale corner of Peach St and Parkwood Rd. Sat 10/28/23 6am-12pm. 403 Peach St., Shelby, NC 28150 NATURALLY UNIQUE ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, LLC., presents an Estate Tag Sale. Fri., Oct 27th, 2 pm-7 pm and Sat., Oct 28th, 9 am-2 pm.

Look for sign. 1686 S. Lafayette St,. Shelby, NC 28152

FOR SALE FN AND TAURUS PISTOLS. FN 9mm pistol, like new in hard case $650. Model G3 - $550. Must show ID to purchase. 828-3106151.

COUNTYLINE WOOD SPLITTER 6.5 H.P. 25 Ton - New! $1100. Metal & Plastic Barrels $10.00. Feed Barrels (Lids & Rings) $20.00. Totes 275 Gallon $75.00. Cages for Wood $25.00.

Hickory, NC. (828) 327-4782 RUGER 17 HMR RIFFLE. Call 828-447-5579.

14X24 BUILDING FOR SALE Has to be moved. 704-6920123.

2018 THOR RV Model 22FE. Can be seen at 1635 S. Dekalb St.-Apt. 604-Crown Ridge. Call 704-300-3578 for information.

CRAFTSMAN 4 IN 1. Mulcher, Chipper, Vacuum & Blower-$100, Cross-Bow-$100, Compound Bow Case-Free. Call 704666-0786, Leave message.

POLK COUNTY MOVING SALE. 2022 Model Riding Mower, 420cc Kawasaki 215hp engine, paid $3,000, will sell for $2,300. Trailer also available.

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(6) 1878, (2) 1879, 1878 Dollar. ( 7) 1900, 2016, (2) 2018, 2023 (4) . (8) 1900-1904, 1921, 1922, 1925, 1928 - 1906, Extra 19031922. (3) (9) Ten dollar - 5 Gold Bit coins. (10) 1804,(2) 1882, (2) 1878,(3) 1800. (3). $900 for all Coins. 11. Ask About the $100 extra coins. 704-616-0580.

(828) 453-0828 BLACKHAWK LEFT HANDED HOLSTER $35. I have Blackhawk left handed Sherpa level 2 sportster holster fits colt 1911 or anything like it with or without a rail. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net 1999 DODGE 1500. I have 1999 Dodge pickup, been wrecked, has some good body parts, has good 360 engine. Doors have been sold. (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net 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, (704) 473-0867 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243.

(704) 538-5788

FURNITURE FOR SALE FROM ESTATE Furniture from an estate. Living room set with sofa, 2 chairs and ottoman. Family room sofa. End tables, coffee tables.

Beautiful curio cabinet. Full size bed w/mattress. King size bed w/mattress, chest, dresser, end tables; need refinishing. Wood DR table and 6 chairs. Kitchen table & 4 chairs. Wall art, mirrors, clocks. Antique mantel clock.

Lamps. Grandfather clock. t_ mcdowell@bellsouth.net LAWNMOWERS: BOLENS 4.5HP, big wheels, bagger, $140 OBO. Craftsman 6.75HP, self propelled, like new $360.

OBO. 864-491-0956.

2 BURIAL PLOTS FOR SALE. Cleveland Memorial Park, lot C-18, Section 8 at the Bell tower. $2,500 for both. (704) 472-2854 OLD SCHOOL 5 GAL FUEL JUGS $10 each. I have several 5 gallon fuel containers (plastic old school fill necks).Can send pictures by phone (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

3 CEMETERY PLOTS. Gaston Memorial, Veterans Choice location. Reduced considerably.

Willing to sell separately. (919) 272-5503

PROPANE HEATER $75.

150,000 BTU propane blow heater used very little or best offer.

(704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net NEW CAR SHED LOWER PRICES! Single Car $288 Down from $89 month. Double $395 Down from $123.45 month. J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 STEEL BUILDINGS (OPEN OR FULLY ENCLOSED) 14 on Display. 12’ Wide to 40 EVEN 60 Clear Span. “We do Grading, Gravel, Concrete” TURN KEY! J Johnson Sales, 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895

WANT TO BUY CARS& TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828289-1488.

FARM & GARDEN

LANDSCAPING/ROCK BUCKET FOR SALE. Landscaping bucket separates rock from soil.

Fits John Deere front end loader. Slightly used. $1500 (704) 813-2289 rlputnam66@att.net SPEECO QUICK HITCH (NO BUSHINGS REQUIRED) $225.00 Used one time! (704) 718-9122

BOATS 16’ MIRROR CRAFT BOAT. Shoreliner trailer, 50HP Evinrude Tracker motor, 5.6 lb MinKota trolling motor. Just serviced at Great Outdoors. All manuals and equipment go with boat. Clear title, $2800. (704) 418-7154

WE’VE GOT THE KNIVES &COINS! Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 or (980) 295-5568

PETS & LIVESTOCK

TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, RIDING MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GO-KARTS. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition.

Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828-9800853, 704-476-9383.

LOST & FOUND

INFRARED AMISH HEATER $65. Like new used very little heats, real good or best offer.

(704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net MORGAN’S FIREWOOD SERVICE. $75 per load, green oak.

Cut, split, delivered for these areas only: Shelby, Rutherfordton, Forest City & Cowpens, SC. Anywhere else will be $100 per load. 828-395-0758.

WANT TO BUY: STAMP COLLECTIONS and accumulations of same. Call 828-6529425 or cell 954-614-2562.

STORAGE BUILDINGS NEW, USED, REPOS “BUY, SELL, TRADE!” J Johnson Sales, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

TRAILER-BUY-SELL-TRADE! “Must Have Title” J Johnson Sales, (828) 245-5895

2020 BOX TRAILER. Like new. $6000. Call 7am-8pm. (704) 466-2810

PIGLETS FOR SALE About 20 total even mix of male and female. Very people friendly and with many different temperaments $50 for the males and $50 for females. Good for pets or processing. Call for more information. Rutherfordton (704) 807-9583 ENGLISH/BULL MASTIFF PUPPIES. 12 weeks old. Vet checked, first shots, wormed.

Parents on site. $100 each. 828245-7405, leave message.

MY BEAUTIFUL CAT IS LOST! Large 20 lb. short hair male Tabby. Black grey mackerel.

Brown on belly. Missing near Morgan St., Shelby. REWARD 100.00. (704) 778-8674 queen. maureen2@gmail.com

WANT TO BUY WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, Pop-Up Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

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

CHIWEENIE PUPPIES. Ready now. $300 each. Chihuahua puppies $400 each. 704-4666983.

FREE TO GOOD HOME. 2 male black & tan German Shephard mix brothers. Come as a pair. Neutered. 704-300-7538 or (704) 466-8324 TOY & MINI AUSSIES. UTD on shots and worming. Blue eyes, paper & crate trained. 828-2896756.

FULL BLOODED BLUE HEELER. Blue Heeler, 1 female, 4 males. Tails docked and dew claws removed. (828) 429-0870 samanthafillersrn@gmail.com

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MEN’S NEW CRUISER BICYCLE. $75. Men’s used cruiser bicycle $35. Must sell. 828-7827221.

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Licensed and bonded. Tree removal, limbing, and more.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

CAUSEY From Page 6 General Assembly that favors an independent State Fire Marshal. These needless changes have upset and angered the hardworking firefighters who have volunteered and dedicated their time to improving the ISO ratings at more than 80 percent of our fire departments.”

Causey told Carolina Journal in a phone interview Tuesday that he hasn’t met one person across the state who said this was a good idea.

“They’ve all said what is going on and why are they messing with the office of state fire marshal,” he said. “Everything’s really good right now. I’ve had repeated comments from fire chiefs and longtime members of the fire service that have told me this is the best they’ve seen it in 30 or 40 years.”

Tim Bradley, executive director of the North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association (NCSFA), told Carolina Journal in a recent telephone interview that they were unaware of any changes coming.

“We didn’t really understand the correction, plus, the fire insurance programs are in Chapter 58 in General Statutes, and they reference the Department of Insurance,” he said. “They don’t specifically reference the state fire marshal, so it just seems to be a little confusing to us about how all of it’s going to work.”

Another provision in the budget would change CLASSIFIEDS CONT’D FROM PAGE 8A

PETS & LIVESTOCK FREE PUPPIES TO GOOD HOME. We have 7 MALE puppies, 9 weeks old. Mother is boxer/pit/american bulldog mix and weighs 55 pounds; Father is boxer/hound mix and weighs 80 pounds, so the puppies will become large dogs. They have been outside since birth; they have not had any shots. They have been wormed. Text for inquiry, pictures, etc. (980) 335-6114

how the Firefighters’ Health Benefits pilot program insurance benefits will be administered. The program was started in 2021 to help firefighters diagnosed with cancer.

Currently, the insurance is administered by a third-party company. That will switch to being handled in-house by the Department of Insurance.

The budget allots $5 million to the program for the next two years, provided that 5 percent will be used to hire additional NCDOI staff to run the program.

Bradley said while they appreciate that legislators funded the program, they are concerned with the change since the third-party company has experience dealing with cancer insurance while the NCDOI does not.

“If they (third-party company) got a legitimate claim, they would get claim checks out in a week or two,” he told CJ. “That’s just not going to happen in the state government as much as they try, things just don’t work that quickly. I think the service level may drop significantly.

Bradley points out that while it isn’t a criticism of the Department of Insurance, they usually just regulate insurance and aren’t used to handling things like analyzing and processing claims.

Causey said the General Assembly also made changes within the budget to the Workers’ Compensation system, which gives the NCDOI more oversight but takes away commissions from 185

insurance agents across the state that have been servicing accounts and working with firefighters for decades.

“It’s not a whole lot of money, so I’m just not sure why the legislature is going to tinker with something that doesn’t need to be tinkered with,” he said, also pointing out that the change was done without giving the department any extra funding to handle the increased workload.

Another thing that has Causey upset was the insertion of the change of oversight of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association into his agency bill, S.B. 452.

The bill took language from S.B. 636. The change would now give the Superintendent of Public Instruction the authority over the association.

“The legislators stick things in without asking us anything about it, they stick in their pet project,” he said. “I guess they needed a vehicle to put language when they’re trying to get something passed. But, it’s just common courtesy to talk to the agency head and say this is what we need, would you have any objection or would it be all right, but we don’t get any of that.”

Causey said everyone he talked to thought S.B. 363 was just a “shot across the bow to send him a message for standing up to Blue Cross.”

Causey spoke out against H.B. 346, Reorganization & Economic Development Act in April. The bill allowed Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta

CARS & TRUCKS

CARS & TRUCKS

2005 DODGE RAM 2500 Cummings Diesel, Laramie Heavy Duty, 187,000 miles, 5th wheel, Attachable in very good condition. $17,000 firm, Husky 5th wheel $500 Firm. See by appointment only. (828) 429-1600 2018 TOYOTA COROLLA 56-58 MPG in the city and up to 65-70 Highway. Purchased and maintained at Burns Chevrolet in Gaffney, SC. Great car, the only reason we are selling is that we are moving out of state. Title in hand.

101,055 miles. Asking $13,596.

Call 303-246-2857 or (303) 2573836

YOUNG GAME ROOSTERS $15 each. 803-628-8817.

BOXER/PIT PUPPIES 2/M 3/F 8wks old. First shots/worming Location, Shelby ready to go $125 brindle color (704) 4773900 wbmanning33@gmail.com

2016 GMC TERRAIN 6 cyl., 45,000 miles, in great condition, rebuilt title, $12,500. OBO. 518321-5662.

1995 FORD F150. 1 owner, 4-9 engine, 93,400 miles. $4800.

Call 7am-8pm. (704) 466-2810 GREAT PYREDANE LGD PUPPIES. Puppies from loyal, hardworking livestock guardian dogs. Would also make a great family pet. Lovable with other pets and kids.

Great Dane/Pyrenees mix.

9 males 4 females all black and white. Wormed and vet checked. Available October 15th in Lawndale area. Both parents on site. Call/text (720) 737-9100 tamaralanderson2013@gmail.com

The Cherryville Eagle

1988 GMC PARTS TRUCK. 350 Engine, 5 speed. $4000.

No Dump. Call 7am-8pm. (704) 466-2810

2020 FORD MUSTANG 5.0 GT, 10-spd., auto., 5,000 miles, mint condition, kona blue, $39,500.

Under warranty. (704) 600-5491

DOG KENNELS 5X10, 10X10, 10X20. Dog Houses, Tops for Kennels. “Delivery & Setup Available” J Johnson Sales 2690 221South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895 AKC MINIATURE SCHNAUZER PUPPIES. Call or text 704-9150004.

CONTURNIX QUAIL $5. Quail Chicks $3 ea. Quail eggs $6 per doz. Bob Whites $8.00. Hatching Eggs. Guineas $10. (704) 4769943 jw28178@gmail.com

1988 GMC BOX TRUCK. Engine 336, 5 Speed, New Clutch, Pressure Plate. $4000. Call between 7am-8pm. (704) 4662810

GREAT PYRENEES NEEDS GOOD HOME in the country. 4 years old male. Housebroken. $200 or OBO. 704-396-6636.

1 YEAR OLD MALE CHIWEENIE. Also Lab/Pit mix, 5 years old, good with kids, possessive of owner. Both free to good home.

Call or text. (704) 473-8497

Dental to create a holding company in which it could move policyholder money.

Causey said the bill was a bad idea, mainly because the company would be deregulated.

The bill was signed into law by Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper in June.

Still, Causey hopes the

legislature will reverse course on their decision and return the role of state fire marshal back to the state insurance commissioner.

“I’m hopeful that they will come to their senses and realize they don’t want to alienate the fire departments all across this

state going forward,” he

BERINGER From Page 1 the house on Saturday,” adding, “This gala is often marked by merriment and fundraising, but it’s our homeowners – our humble, grateful, hard-working Habitat homeowners – who truly make ‘Hard Hats & High Heels’ a memorable occasion.”

Also noted were the two homeowners and their children who took the stage to share their life-changing Habitat Gaston experiences with event attendees.

Their speeches were some of several highlighting the night’s festivities.

Beringer, the 2023 award recipient, is the president of Carolina Federal Credit Union, located on Hwy. 150 East, in Cherryville.

She said of her award and the event, “The award was a great recognition for Carolina Federal Credit Union as our mission is to give back to the communities that we serve. The Down Payment assistance program is a partnership between Carolina Federal Credit Union and Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta that allows us to provide first-time home buyers with a grant for their downpayment of up to $15,000.

This downpayment allows the homeowner to have a lower and more affordable mortgage payment.

In 2023, we have provided $42,500 to Habitat of Gaston County homeowners.

We also have additional grant in process as well.”

Beringer continued, “This award reflects back to Carolina Federal Credit Union and what we try to do as a good steward to our communities, to the members that we serve and to the communities that we’re in.”

She also noted that CFCU, through partnerships, “…is able to extend monetary downpayment assistance to Habitat homeowners,” adding, “That $15,000 downpayment helps to reduce the price of the mortgage, which gives the homeowner a more affordable payment.”

Beringer continued, “It is so rewarding, and to watch the family grow, and see how the family dynamics change once they get a safe and affordable home that they can live in, it’s incredible to watch that growth.”

‘Hard Hats & High Heels’ is an annual occasion hosted by Habitat Gaston at the Johan Newcombe Event Center and is described as an “…evening event (that) is an opportunity for volunteers, donors, partners and other Habitat contributors to gather for dinner, celebrate accomplishments, provide support and look toward the future of making homeownership dreams come

true.”

Through events such as this one (and by the numbers), it was noted, “Through moving commentary and recognition of Habitat Gaston’s 35th anniversary serving Gaston County, (that) Saturday’s ‘Hard Hats & High Heels’ raised more than $290,000 in the single night celebration,” and that “…half of the funds were collected through direct contributions and during the occasion’s live and silent auctions,” with the other half being donated, as per the media release, “…as a matching grant to the gala’s raised funding.”

Event organizers noted that, thanks to that matching grant, “Habitat Gaston successfully raised enough dollars to fund the complete construction of a home in its mixed-income Dixon Village community in North Belmont, N.C.,” adding, “Our donors changed a family’s entire life in just one day,” said Mumford.

He continued, “We are grateful to each and every person who raised a glass and an auction paddle with us on (that) Saturday, while also opening their hearts and wallets to a growing need in our community.”

CAMPERS

WANT TO RENT

FOR RENT

2 BEDROOM HOUSE OR TRAILER. We (couple) have 2 small dogs that are well behaved. Looking for $800-$1000 month. Call (704) 313-3352

CLEVELAND COUNTY

2014 CAMPER, 29 FT. 2 slide outs. $12,000. Call 7am-8pm.

(704) 466-2810

VACATIONS PERMANENT CAMP SPOTS AVAILABLE. 680 NC HWY 226 Casar, NC. Monthly rent is $500 that includes up to $125 in utilities. Deposit is $375. App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803718-2659.

1996 DODGE RAM VAN. 1996 Dodge Ram Sterling Series Conversion Van 179,731 miles Motor good, Interior good, Needs electrical work. $1900. (704) 4824771

2008 FORD F-150 White, Automatic, 6 cylinder, 8 Ft. Bed, A/C, Tilt, Cruise, Aux. Power, 139,000 miles, $6800, (704) 472-8545 2003 CADILLAC DTS, 147,000 miles, 2 owner, clear title. Getting serviced at Marshall Peace’s Shop right now. Gun metal grey, leather interior. $4800 obo. (704) 418-7154

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY

1989 FORD F-350 DIESEL. 7-3 Engine. Was running when parked 2-21/2 years ago. Sold as is $950. Call 7am-8pm. (704) 466-2810

2015 HARLEY SPORTSTER. Low miles. clean title, 1200 motor. Ready to ride. 704-472-0448.

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY LAUREL HILL APARTMENTS LOCATED IN SHELBY NC. Is currently accepting applications for our 1, 2 and 3 bedroom waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments, 1526 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC or call for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. (704) 487-1114 2 & 3BR MOBILE HOMES. for rent. $700 - $875. Call 828-2348147.

OLD FARM WITH 21.92 ACRES. 1656 Cherryville Road, Cherryville, NC. Located on RT 150 between Waco and Shelby. Historic homestead with commercial opportunity. Privately situated old farmhouse has 3Bd/2Bth on 21.92 acres. Has dysfunctional plumbing and septic, but a functional spring. Can be connected to city lines. Electrical is outdated. Has a large workshop on concrete slab, small inground cellar, picnic shelter,and barn. An old trailer with fenced in gravel lot is at the road. Fruit trees, a creek, pond site, gated entrance, and mature timber round out the farm. $185,000 or best offer. Contact Timber Hills Development at thdv101@zohomail.com or call 804-264-1400.

Timber Hills Development 1245 Mall Drive, North Chesterfield, VA 23235 Cherryville, NC 28021 (804) 264-1400 thdv101@zohomail.com

SUNNYVIEW, NC FOR SALE

BY OWNER. Convenient location, 4 acre wooded house lot on quiet country road. $52,000.

Owner financing available. 828429-3287.

told CJ. “It would be in the best interest of the people and the public and the fire departments to go ahead and fix this problem in technical corrections, and they have the power to do that if they want to.”

135-127 WIGGINS LANE. Kings Mountain, NC. Singlewide. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. Rent $1375.

Deposit $1375 App Fee $25 per adult. 704-412-4180.

2&3 BEDROOM TOWN HOMES. Townhomes located in Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list.

Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted).

Please visit us today at Laurel Hill Apartments, 1526 Eaves Rd., Shelby, NC or call for more information 704-487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water.

NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299

1150 S. DEKALB STREET. Shelby, NC. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, central air, outbuildings not included.

No pets, non smokers, proof of income, criminal background check. $950 mo, $50 deposit.

Contact Tommy At Clay & Associates. (704) 418-1251 MOBILE HOME ON PRIVATE LOT. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

Empty 11/1/23. Rent $750, Deposit $750. References required.

Call 7am-8am. (704) 466-2810

POLK COUNTY

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

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2023 KINGS ROAD, SHELBY, NC. House, 4 bedroom, 3 bathrooms. Rent $1575, Deposit $1575, App Fee $25 per adult.

704-214-4180.

1321 S. LAFAYETTE STREET. Apt. C, Shelby, NC 1 bedroom, 1bathroom. Rent $575 Deposit $575. App Fee $25 per adult.

704-214-4180 135-14 WIGGINS LANE, Kings Mountain, NC. Newer Single wide, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom.

Rent $1375, deposit $1375, App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

804 S. WASHINGTON STREET. Shelby, NC. House, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Rent $1050 Deposit $1050, app Fee $25 per adult, 704-214-4180 STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT. 803 S. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC. 80 to 320 sq.ft per unit, starting at $100. 704-214-4180.

1040 CASAR BELWOOD ROAD. Casar, NC. Singlewide, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Rent $975, Deposit $975 App Fee, $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

1147 MITCHELL ST, SHELBY, NC. 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, rent $1275, Deposit $1275, App Fee $25 per adult. 704-214-4180.

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby.

(704) 487-6354 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704739-0259.

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE. Has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications now.

Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC (704) 4827723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@RPMMANAGED.COM

GASTON COUNTY FOR RENT. 916 Mountain Crest Dr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.

2 Bed., 1 Bath home located in Kings Mountain, NC. It is approximately 720 square feet and comes with the stove and refrigerator. (704) 554-8861 frontdesk@ kluttspropertymanagement.com

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

Starting at $700 per month. 828382-0475.

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The Cherryville Eagle

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

CHS volleyball ladies regular season 12-13 overall; 7-5 in SPC 1A/2A play

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Riley Bryant and Payton Cook (1st seed doubles team from CHS) they won second in their conference and made it to Regionals in Elkin Saturday, Oct. 21. The team lost to Mt Airy.

They were coached by coaches Brandon Shull and Art Lewis.

The Cherryville Eagle and CF Media says, “Congratulations, to the Lady Ironmen tennis team and their coaches!” (photo provided)

Getting airborne and getting ’er done! CHS Lady Ironmen volleyball player Krista Davis serves up a rocket to the visiting team at a recent Nixon Gym game.

CHS volleyball coach Leigh Kiser said her Lady Ironmen capped off their regular season last week, and went on the road Monday, Oct 16, for the SPC1A/2A conference tournament semifinals at #2 seed, East Gaston.

As Coach Kiser noted about this matchup, “Just like the previous two meetings this season between the two schools, East Gaston came away victorious with a 3-0 win.”

She noted the scores in the match were 25-9, 25-10, and 25-19 (all EGHS…).

Said Kiser, “Our team got off to a terribly slow start and were never in the match.” She added, “East Gaston is a solid team that will have a chance to win in games once the state tournament starts on Saturday (Oct. 21).”

For Cherryville in the loss, Carson Reed had 3 kills and 3 blocks, Emily Allen had 11 assists and 6 kills, and Taylor Digh led the defense with 10 digs.

At the time, Kiser said the team waits to see when – and if – they will be playing in the state tournament, which they did as they faced the Lady Rams of Highland Tech. They unfortunately lost their tournament match to the Lady Rams.

Coach Kiser said then, “We’d like the opportunity to get our younger players some playoff experience.”

The CHS ladies finished their 2023 season with a record of 12-13 overall and 7-5 in SPC 1A/2A play.

(Additional info and stats by Brian Kiser.)

As her sister Krista Davis watches, senior Lady IM volleyball player Laila Davis (#9) puts the ball back across the net at a Nixon Gym game.

The CHS Lady Ironmen volleyball team in action at Nixon Gym versus the visiting Lady Gryphons of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy.

Cherryville Ironmen Boys Soccer - 2023 Day Mon. Wed.

Date Oct. 23 Oct. 25

Opponent Burns Bessemer City

Location Home Away

Time 6:00 6:00

Lady Ironmen libero Taylor Digh smashes the ball back to the visiting Lady Gryphons of Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy in one of the CHS ladies’ last regular season games.

By JIM MILLER Editor

Protecting Your Pets After You’re Gone Dear Savvy Senior, What is the best way to ensure my pets are taken care of after I’m gone? I have two dogs and a cat that are my four-legged family, and I want to make sure they’ll be well taken care of after I die.

Solo Senior Dear Solo, It’s a great question. Every year, approximately 500,000 cats and dogs enter shelters when their pet parents experience an emergency or pass away.

Without a proper plan in place for the future care of your pets, they are at risk of ending up in a shelter where they could be euthanized.

To avoid this terrifying scenario and ensure your furry family is cared for both physically and financially after you’re gone, you should consider including them in your estate plan. Talk to your attorney about how to insert them in your will or trust in accordance with your state’s laws. Here’s what you’ll need to do.

Wills If you already have a will or are planning to make one, you could simply add in a trusted caretaker clause for your pets, along with an alternative if your first choice falls through. You should also set aside money in your will for your pet’s care with an explanation of how the funds should be spent.

To determine how much to leave, multiply your pet’s annual food, care and medical costs by their life expectancies.

You may want to add a separate document, called a letter of instruction, describing your pet’s routine, food and medication.

But be aware that even with this provision in your will the caretaker is not legally obligated to follow your instructions, spend the money as you intended or send the pet to another caretaker that you’ve named. Once the money is distributed to the caretaker, it’s an honor system.

Trusts Another option is to create a pet trust,

which provides more legal protections.

Depending on your state’s laws (see aspca.org/pet-care/pet-planning/pet-trustlaws), you could set up either a revocable pet trust, which can be changed or canceled during your lifetime, or an irrevocable pet trust that can’t be reversed. A pet trust can be completely separate or part of an existing trust that encompasses your other assets.

Along with appointing a trustee to manage your trust’s finances, you name your pet’s caretaker (who could also serve as the trustee), and any alternative caretakers, as well as an optional trust protector for added oversight of the trustee given that the beneficiary (your pets) can’t defend their own rights. Unlike a will, the caretaker has a fiduciary duty to follow your letter of instruction if you include one.

The cost for a living trust ranges anywhere between $1,000 to $3,000, while a will typically costs between $200 and $1,000. There are also cheaper do-ityourself resources for making a simple will or trust, like Nolo’s Quicken

WillMaker & Trust (Nolo.com, $99) and Trust & Will (TrustandWill.com, $159). Or, if that’s more than you’re willing to pay, you can make your will for free at FreeWill.com or DoYourOwnWill.com.

Other Arrangements If you don’t have anyone who would be willing to take care of your pets after you’re gone, you should make arrangements to leave them to an animal retirement home, a rescue, humane society, pet care program or other animal welfare group. Many of these organizations find new homes for pets or offer lifetime care but may require a fee or donation. Talk to your veterinarian about the options available in your area.

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.