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Local fosters group need more foster parents CTSHealth – NC says there is a great need for concerned, caring people

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

When it comes to ways of helping children to know what a good family life can be like, one Gaston County company suggests fostering.

Julie Hill, Licensing Supervisor for CTSHealth – NC, Gastonia, said recently there is a great need for foster parents.

Hill noted the company has been active in the state for over 20 years, adding, “Our Foster Care Program has been active for a little over 14 years.”

They have agencies in Georgia, South Carolina, and Illinois.

She continued, “We provide more services other than foster care.” She noted their Executive Director is Leah Harvell.

She noted they are reaching out now to try and get more people to become foster parents, noting, “We have been, and constantly are, in need of foster parents, but COVID-19 has increased this need so much more. The number of children coming into care has doubled since

CHS Ironmen cheerleaders Izzy Wilson, Madison Pruitt, Kylie Reynolds, and Lani Philbeck are shown here with Tryon Elementary Principal Meghan LeFevers (right) and Guidance Counselor Jessica Perfetti. The cheerleaders were taking their “Birthday Bags” to the school to be given out to the kids. (photo provided)

Foster families are a diverse group of people who want to take in, nurture, and foster children of all ages in order to help them grow and be better persons as they get older. (photo provided) COVID began. There actually are some children sleeping at DSS because there are not any homes for them to go to.”

She continued, “This increase is due to several reasons: people relapsing with drug and/alcohol addiction; people with mental health disorders (who) may regress due to all the stress and everything else that comes with

this pandemic; people losing their jobs and are unable to provide for their children; and parents at home all day long with their children.

“Especially with homeschooling. Not all parents have the patience, education, or are very tech savvy to assist with homeschooling. It also is much more difficult to teach children with an See FOSTER, Page 6

Cheerleaders brighten kids’ day with “Birthday in a Bag” Ladies’ community involvement helps others out in so many creative ways

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Just so you know… cheerleading isn’t just

about, well, cheerleading.

It’s also about community involvement and helping others out in so many creative ways, according to head cheer coach Wendy Holt.

Coach Holt said recently, regarding a recent “Birthday in a Bag” community outreach – just one of many the ladies have done over

the years, “The CHS varsity cheerleaders have been serving their community for years now. We have an expectation that each cheerleader document community service hours each season.

These service hours can be for any community service activity.”

She continued, “Each See BIRTHDAY, Page 10

NC lawmaker Hastings comments at recent NCPA legislative roundtable Shelby event, held at legendary Don Gibson Theater, features media reps, and GOP lawmakers

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

T h e NC Press A s s o ciation recently hosted a legislative roundtable on Rep. Kelly Monday, Hastings Feb. 1, at the Don (R. NC-Dist. 110) Gibson Theater. A number of local legislators were invited to join in, either in-person or remotely, via Zoom.

The state news-related organization noted via email, that, “…at the NCPA, we are setting up Legislative Round-

tables to create new connections and build on existing ones for the 2021 legislative session. The roundtables are a meet-and-greet between legislators and editors or publishers of newspapers.”

There was to be no set agenda, according to the NCPA email. as they noted that – generally – legislators talk about priorities for the upcoming session and NCPA shares those plans and goals, along with what they – the NCPA – have.

One of those local legislators, Rep. Kelly Hastings (R-Dist. 110), was in attendance, along with Speaker of the NC House, Rep. Tim Moore, as well as other Republican lawmakers. Also in attendance was NCPA Executive Director, Phil Lucey, and legislative counsel, John Bussian, as well as other media representatives and reporters from the general area.

The group met at the legendary Shelby venue to talk about, as per the NCPA’s original media release, to discuss “…important issues facing the NC General Assembly as 2021 progresses.”

Those there in person See HASTINGS, Page 6

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A scene at the small pond at the Cherryville Golf and Country Club after the brief snow of Saturday night, Feb. 6, and early Sunday, Feb. 7. (photos by Susan L. Powell)

These leaning pines and bright snow and blue sky seem to invite you into taking a walk in the crisp air after Cherryville’s second snow of the 2020-2021 winter season. This scene is looking past one of the holes at the Cherryville Golf and Country Club and to the tree line beyond.

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■ OBITUARIES

Elaine Tucker KNOXVILLE, TN – Elaine Tucker, 69, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Gastonia, N.C., passed away Jan. 24, 2021.

Elaine was a graduate of Cherryville High School, class of 1969, Cherryville, N.C. She worked as an Executive Assistant at First Union Bank in Gastonia, N.C, for 20 years before her retirement.

Elaine loved going to Myrtle Beach, beach music, and shag dancing in her younger years. She always had a smile that could brighten a room.

Elaine was of the Baptist faith. Elaine was preceded in death by her mother, Bertie Mae Watson and step-father, Russell C. Watson.

Surviving relatives are her daughter, Stephanie Michelle Saylor; son-in-law, Paul Saylor, and grandson, Joshua Saylor, all of Knoxville, TN. Service times were: Visitation – Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 from 12 noon to 2 p.m., at Berry Highland West, 9913 Sherrill Blvd., Knoxville, TN. A private graveside service followed at 3 p.m.

Condolences may be left to the family at www.berryhighlandwest.com.

Berry Highland West Funeral Home served the family of Ms. Tucker.

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

■ POLICE ARRESTS 1-23: Robert Eugene Hubbard, III, 50, 416 N. Pine St., Cherryville; one count misdemeanor larceny. $1,500 unsecured bond.

1-28: Jason Todd Blackmon, 40, 138 Brown – Watterson Rd., Cherryville; one count misdemeanor WSOJ (Gastonia PD) hit and run property damage. $5,000 unsecured bond.

1-29: Billy Joe Reynolds, 51, 5091 Crouse Rd., Crouse; one count felony WSOJ (Lincoln Co.), and one count misdemeanor RDO (Gaston Co.). $35,000 secured bond.

1-30: Todd Ray Martin, 57, 204 Kenwood Rd., Cherryville; one count misdemeanor RDO (Gaston Co.). $1,000 secured bond.

1-31: Jon Brewer Taylor, 32, 105 Wright Dr., Kings Mountain; one count felony possession of heroin; one count misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia; and two (2) counts misdemeanor WSOJ/ Gaston County. $30,000 secured bond.

2-1: Kenneth James Barker, 36, 708 Crowder’s Creek Rd., Gastonia; one count felony possession of methamphetamine, and one count of an OFA/WSOJ. $2,500 unsecured bond.

2-2: Blaire Malone Black, 23, 624 Edna Graves Way, Cherryville, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, on a warrant from another agency by GCSO deputies.

2-2: Brian Dion Benge, 55, 2044 Carpenter Sq., Crouse; one count each simple assault; WSOJ; and call for service. $105,000 secured bond.

2-2: Brandy Wynell Cress, 46, 1668 Cat Sq. Rd., Vale; one count each misdemeanor DWLR (impaired revocation); fail to register vehicle; operate vehicle w/o insurance; and fictitious registration plate. $5,000 secured bond. Vehicle (2002

GMC Envoy) impounded and stored at KT Towing.

2-3: William Reginald Portee, 49, 201 Engle St., Cherryville, was arrested at 511 N. Lincoln St., by GCPD officers for one count of an OFA (contempt of court/perjury/court violation), and 10 counts of a warrant from another agency.

2-3: Christopher Shawn Stalvey, 45, 119 Rabbit Retreat Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at this same address by GCPD officers for one count of an OFA (contempt of court/perjury/court violation).

INCIDENTS 1-11: A Cherryville man and woman report burglary/B&E by listed suspects who entered their residence by force. Case closed by other means.

1-21: Bessemer City man and Kings Mountain woman report B&E into a motor vehicle by listed subject who broke into victim’s vehicle and also assaulted him. No injuries reported. Closed/cleared by arrest.

1-23: Cherryville business reports larceny ($13.90/ two laundry pods, and two laundry beads/Gain brand) by listed suspect who took items w/o purchasing same. Closed/ cleared by arrest.

1-23: CPD officer reports simple possession of marijuana less than ½ ounce by listed suspect who possessed listed controlled substance. Seized: 3.80 grams of marijuana. Closed/ cleared by arrest.

1-24: Crouse woman reports assault on a female and communicating threats by listed suspect who struck her w/his fists. Minor injuries reported. Closed/cleared by arrest.

1-26: Cherryville man reports call for service re: firearm lost/stolen. Est. cost of Ruger .380 auto firearm: $400. Case status: inactive.

1-28: Cherryville woman reports larceny after B&E ($100/various credit cards and purses/handbags/wallets) by unknow person(s) who entered trunk of her motor vehicle and removed listed items w/o owner’s consent. Case is active and under further investigation.

1-28: CPD officer reports WSOJ by having an outstanding warrant served at a Cherryville address. Closed/cleared by arrest.

1-29: GCPD officers report a new investigation into fraud-false pretenses/swindle/ confidence game at 1118 Sellerstown Rd., Cherryville.

1-29: CPD officer reports RDO and WSOJ for an OFA on listed suspect. Closed/cleared by arrest.

1-29: Cherryville church reports theft of motor vehicle parts/accessories ($900/catalytic converter) by unknown person(s). Case is active and under further investigation.

1-30: CPD officer reports RDO by listed suspect. Closed/ cleared by arrest.

1-30: GCPD officers report new investigations into a misdemeanor drug/narcotic violation, and a drug equipment violation at Lincolnton Hwy., and Dick Beam Rd., Cherryville.

1-30: GCPD officers report a new investigation into an aggravated assault at 204 Kenwood Rd., Cherryville.

1-31: CPD officer reports possession of marijuana by listed suspect who possessed listed scheduled controlled substance. Seized: 2.50 gram of marijuana. Case closed by other means.

1-31: Cherryville woman reports burglary/B&E and larceny after B&E ($580/Taurus 9mm firearm & ammunition and one pair of shoes – Yeezey) by unknown suspect(s). Case is active and under further investigation.

1-31: CPD officer reports

possession of heroin; possession of drug paraphernalia; and WSOJ by listed suspect for listed narcotics. Seized: 0.7 grams of heroin, two plastic straws, and one tinfoil. Closed/ cleared by arrest.

1-31: CPD officer reports possession of methamphetamine and WSOJ/OFA by listed suspect who possessed meth and had an OFA. Seized: 4 grams of methamphetamines.

Closed/cleared by arrest.

2-1: GCPD officers report further investigation into a forgery incident at 971 Mary’s Grove Rd., Cherryville.

2-1: Cherryville man reports larceny ($28/28 dosage units of Oxycodone) from a motor vehicle by unknown person(s) who took listed meds from his vehicle. Case is active and under further investigation.

2-1: Lincoln County Sheriff’s detective reports call for service. A stolen vehicle (2012 Chevrolet Cruse) was located for LCSO. Case closed by other means.

2-2: CPD officer reports DWLR (impaired revocation); failure to register vehicle; operate vehicle with no insurance; and fictitious registration plate by listed suspect who was driving vehicle w/revoked license and displaying said fictitious tag. Closed/cleared by arrest.

2-2: Cherryville woman reports injury to real property ($100/glass window) by unknown person(s).

WRECKS 1-14: A vehicle driven by Zachery Thomas Greene, 24, 3230 Hwy. 274, Cherryville, was traveling east on NC 150 when it struck a vehicle driven

by Bryan Anthony Sanders, Jr., 23, 109 Stowe Acres, Kings Mountain, in the rear, resulting the Sanders vehicle striking a vehicle driven by Jessica Lauren Spurrier, 33, 603 Sunbeam Farm Rd., Cherryville, in the rear. No injuries reported. Est.

damages to the Greene vehicle: $2,000; to the Sanders vehicle: $3,000; to the Spurrier vehicle: $500.

1-27: A vehicle driven by Donald Allan Fortune, 78, 203 Marcus Dr., Cherryville, was leaving (according to statement by driver to responding officer) the Bojangles parking lot attempting to cross over E. Church St., and didn’t see the vehicle driven by Pamela Lenore Vanness, 65, 210 Harbor Point Dr., Cherryville, and as he was doing so (leaving Bojangles PVA), he collided with Ms. Vanness’ vehicle.

Ms. Vanness told responding officer that she was traveling straight ahead and was struck

by Mr. Fortune’s vehicle. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Fortune vehicle: $2,500; to the Vanness vehicle: $1,500. The Vanness vehicle was towed to Marburger Jeep, Shelby, by KT Towing of Cherryville.

1-29: A vehicle driven by Joseph McClain, 49, 206 S. Mulberry St., Cherryville, and a vehicle driven by Martha Witherspoon Mitchell, 84, 724 S. Mountain St., Cherryville, were both at a four-way stop intersection at Elm and Carroll Streets, when the McClain vehicle collided with the Mitchell vehicle in the intersection. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the McClain vehicle: $100; to the Mitchell vehicle: $500.

2-2: A vehicle driven by Elizabeth Setzer Vaca, 60, 201 Lakeview Rd., Cherryville, and a vehicle driven by Forest William Wooten, Jr., 33, 119 Ridge Rd., Cherryville, collided at the intersection of E. Church St., and N. Pink Street. The Wooten vehicle was stopped for the traffic signal when the Vaca vehicle made contact w/it. No injuries reported. Est. damages to the Vaca vehicle: $200; to Wooten’s vehicle: $400.

Look reflects organization’s pledge to ‘Connect, Commit, and Collaborate’ with business community

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@fmedia.info Last week the newly created Gaston Business Association (GBA) unveiled its branding during a virtual meeting with its members.

In media release, Patrick Mumford, President & CEO of the GBA, was noted as saying the organization “…was officially created on Jan. 1, 2021 through the merging of the former Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Gaston Development Corpo-

ration to provide a unified and decisive voice of business to create, influence, and leverage economic opportunities throughout Gaston County.”

Jamie Banks, PR Director for GBA also stressed in the media release that, “Although the name of the new organization was shared in August with the merger announcement, this is the first look at the branding and strategic focus that will guide its work in support of businesses seeking growth and prosperity in Gaston County.”

Banks continued, “The GBA partnered with Bel-

mont-based Lyerly Agency to spearhead the branding effort due to their expertise and commitment to stakeholder engagement in the brand creation process.”

Mumford said, “As a member organization representing and supporting business, it was important to have an inclusive process with a variety of voices helping to create our brand.”

When asked what he wants to see accomplished by and with the GBA, Mumford replied, “Our ultimate goal is to co-create, with our members and public sector partners, a ro-

bust economic environment and quality of life that will translate into a long-term competitive advantage for Gaston County.”

He continued, “This collaborative approach allowed us to deliver a bold, modern brand in alignment with our strategic priorities and the needs of the business community.”

Banks said in the release that the brand creation process included the engagement of 25plus Gaston area stakeholders representing various business sectors, sizes, and geographies.

“Stakeholders provided insight and direction during

several meetings to help inform and recommend brand attributes and creative elements subsequently approved by the GBA Board of Directors.

“The branding includes a contemporary typeface and interconnected initials reflecting the close relationship between the GBA, its members, and the community. The color palette represents the GBA’s inclusive culture and the Connect. Commit. Collaborate. tagline epitomizes how the GBA operates and what it offers to businesses in Gaston County. The brand will be fully integrated into the

GBA’s organization inclusive of signage, collateral, website, and social channels,” wrote Banks.

(About the Gaston Business Association – GBA is a member organization committed to the support and growth of businesses in Gaston County. The GBA connects people to opportunities, ideas, and essential resources, is committed to business success and economic vitality, and is collaborative in its approach to deliver unique and transformational outcomes.)

By JIM MILLER Editor

How to Choose a Medical Alert System Dear Savvy Senior, I am interested in getting my mom, who lives alone, a medical alert system with a wearable pendant button that will let her call for help if she falls or has a medical emergency. What can you tell me to help me choose one?

Too Many Choices

Dear Too Many, A good medical alert system is an effective and affordable tool that can help keep your mom safe and living in her own home longer. But with all the different products and features available today, choosing one can be challenging. Here are some tips that can help.

Three Key Questions Medical alert systems, which have been around since the 1980s, provide a wearable help button – usually in the form of a neck pendant or wristband – that would put your mom in touch with a dispatcher who could summon emergency help or contact a friend or family member as needed.

To help you narrow down your options and choose a system that best fits your mom’s needs, here are three key questions you’ll need to ask, along with some top-rated companies that offer

these products.

1. Does your mom want a home-based or mobile system?

Medical alert systems were originally designed to work inside the home with a landline telephone, which is still an option. But since fewer and fewer households have landlines these days, most companies today also offer homebased systems that work over a cellular network. With these systems, pressing the wearable help button allows you to speak to a dispatcher through a base unit located in your home.

In addition, many companies offer mobile medical alert options, too. You can use these systems at home, but they’ll also allow you to call for help while you’re out and about.

Mobile alerts operate over cellular networks and incorporate GPS technology. They allow you to talk and listen to the operator directly through the pendant button, and because of the GPS, your location would be known in order for help to be sent.

If your mom doesn’t leave the house very often, she may not need a mobile system, but if she is still active, she

may want added protection outside the home.

2. Should her system be monitored or not?

The best medical alert systems are monitored, meaning that the help button connects you with a trained operator at a 24/7 dispatching center.

But you also have the option to choose a system that isn’t monitored. With these, when you press the help button, the device automatically dials a friend or family member on your programmed emergency call list.

These products can often be set up to call multiple people and to contact emergency services if you don’t get an answer from someone on your list.

3. Should you add a fall-detection feature?

Most medical alert companies today now offer the option of an automatic fall detection pendant for an additional fee of $10 to $15 per month. These pendants sense falls when they occur and automatically contact the dispatch center, just as they would if you had pressed the call button.

But be aware that this technology isn’t full proof. In some cases, this feature may register something as a fall that isn’t. The alarm might go off if you drop it or momentarily lose your balance but don’t actually land on the ground.

Top Rated Systems Here are four top companies, rated by Consumer Reports, that offer home and mobile monitored medical alert systems: • Bay Alarm Medical: Fees range between $20 and $40 per month; BayAlarmMedical.com; 877-522-9633.

• GreatCall’s Lively Mobile Plus: The device costs $50 plus a $25 to $40 monthly service fee; GreatCall.com; 800-650-5921.

• MobileHelp: Monthly fees run $20 to $45; MobileHelp.com; 800-809-9664.

• Phillips Lifeline: $30 to $50/month, plus a onetime device/activation fee of $50 to $100; Lifeline.Philips.com; 855-681-5351.

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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Grandfather Mountain experienced some snowy and blustery weather this January, recording 15.1 inches of snow and a wind gust of 92.9 mph. (photo by Victoria Darlington/Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation)

This February, Your CBL’s small curbside table is full to the brim with fantastic, fun offerings for all ages! (photo provided)

February great month for curbside pickups for all ages!

by TRACI POLLLITT Cherryville Branch Manager

February might be the shortest month, but it’s certainly not the slowest one!

We have all sorts of things available for our patrons, from curbside activities to digital services. And, of course, we’re always watching the weather. Like many, we’re wondering if we’ll see snow this season, and not just a dusting!

You might remember last year we had a wonderful display in our programming room to honor Black History Month. Ms. Cande and Ms. Emily knew they’d have to be creative in a different way this year, and they’ve come up with some great curbside packets for all ages. There are packets for children and for teens/adults, and because they found so many wonderful ideas, they’ve divided them into two packets each.

Packet 1 for both age groups will run from Feb. 1, to Feb. 13, followed by Packet 2 from

Feb. 16 through 27.

In the Children’s packets you’ll find things such as coloring pages, search and find worksheets, bookmarks, and more. The Teens and Adults will receive a mask to color, a jigsaw puzzle to cut and assemble, word searches, coloring pages, and sets of facts.

We are also celebrating Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year with Taken-Make kits. In the February Fun Pack you’ll find a heart owl craft, word search, maze, word scramble, Spot the Difference worksheet, ‘I Spy’ page, and much more. Our Chinese New Year pack has a fact page, book recommendations (titles available from Gaston County Public Library as books and e-books), a paper lantern craft, and an ox paper plate craft (2021 is the Year of the Ox). As you can see from the photo, we have our small curbside table full to the brim with all these offerings!

February is also National Library Lover’s Month! We

think it’s a fabulous idea to dedicate an entire month to the patrons (and people) who love library buildings. There are so many libraries in the world, some small, some huge, but all built with one thing in mind: to help their community. Public libraries are perhaps best known for this, with programs and activities ranging from early literacy story times and readings to family programs to offerings for adults. But did you know there are libraries that loan out things such as cookware, musical instruments, fishing poles, and more?

Libraries are always looking for ways to build their communities. And some of the buildings are amazing!

We will be sharing photos of beautiful libraries on our Facebook page throughout the month. Be sure to check them out!

For more information, contact us at (704) 4356767. And, as always – stay healthy and stay safe!

Grandfather Mountain saw frigid, snowy January 2021 is off to a chilly start on Grandfather Mountain.

Weather data recorded at the official National Weather Service reporting station at Grandfather Mountain’s Mile High Swinging Bridge showed high winds and low wind chills in January.

The lowest temperature observed was 5.9° Fahrenheit on Jan. 29, while a wind chill of -16.3° was recorded on Jan. 28. January’s highest wind gust was observed on Jan. 20, clocking in at 92.9 mph, while the highest sustained wind speed was 59.8 mph on Jan. 28.

The lowest temperature ever observed in the month of January was -32° on Jan. 21, 1985, which also holds the distinction of being the lowest recorded temperature in Grandfather Mountain’s recorded history.

The warmest day in January 2021 was Jan. 2, which saw a high of 53.4° at the top, about five degrees shy of the mountain’s record January high of 58.51°, recorded Jan. 25, 2017.

As observed at the park’s nature museum, the mountain saw 15.1 inches of snow and 4.29 inches of precipitation in January. Precipitation is measured at this lower elevation, as high winds make it difficult to record accurate snow and

Grandfather Mountain’s resident elk – Doc, Merle and Watson – admire the snow in their environmental wildlife habitat on Grandfather Mountain. (photo by Chloe Brady/ Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation) precipitation observations at the top.

The snowiest January on record was in 1977, when 55.06 total inches were recorded.

Weather Reporting The Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation records and reports data in two different ways: The park maintains an automated weather station at the top of the Mile-High Swinging Bridge. The N.C. State Climate Office assists the foundation in calibrating the machines and ensuring overall

accuracy of data; and Grandfather Mountain has been an active member of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Cooperative Observer Program since 1955 by reporting daily temperature, precipitation and weather events from locations near the Mile-High Swinging Bridge and the Nature Museum.

For more information on weather at Grandfather Mountain, visit http://bit.ly/gfmweather.

Gaston County to get 600 vaccine doses for each of next three weeks On Thursday, Jan. 28, Gaston County’s Public Health Department was notified by the North Carolina

Department of Health and Human Services that it will receive a baseline amount of 600 COVID-19 vaccine doses each of the next three weeks.

Spokesman Adam Gaub said, “There remains the possibility there could be a small additional increase in the allo-

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He said the county is now working to ensure it fulfills the first-shot appointments it has already scheduled at the Gastonia Farmer’s Market each of the next three weeks.

Said Gaub, “The County does not anticipate opening new appointments for those weeks at this time.”

“While we are glad to know the baseline amount so that we can plan for these next three weeks, our staff stands ready to vaccinate far

SANITATION MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II SANITATION DIVISION The City of Cherryville will be accepting applications for the position of Sanitation Maintenance Mechanic Level II for the Cherryville Sanitation Department (Truck Driver).

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more individuals each week,” Public Health Director Steve Eaton said. “You give us the vaccine, and we’ll get it in people’s arms.”

The County continues to exhaust every effort to secure as much vaccine for its residents as possible, noted Mr. Gaub.

“Once the County receives notice on allocation amounts

for future weeks, it will then make an announcement on opening future appointments at GastonSaves.com,” he said. “Residents who have pre-registered for their spot in line will be notified by email (or phone if no email address was provided) when new appointments become available.”

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TODAY’S QUOTE: The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched they must be felt with the heart.

– Helen Keller

OPINION

Just the vax, ma’am! – Part II (a.k.a ‘Get ‘er done!’) my Okay, just so baby, ya know… now!

As a rule, I try Get real! not to get in over Anymy head politiway, cally speaking. she and Ruffling feathers?

I both Not my game. have That said, I some just had to revisit health this vaccine thing issues again; specifion top cally, the speed of our of the roll-out

By Michael Powell michael.cherryvilleeagle@gmail.com age, and and actual disI guess bursing (I hope I thought, based on the that’s the right term) of it.

“Gov’s” initial orders and As I write these words, such regarding the vaccine my mom-in-law will soon (once we started getting it be on her way to getting in NC), that we would be, her second shot. “Praise well, a bit higher up the the Lord” and a round of line in getting ours. Next “huzzahs!” to the Gaston thing I know, things have County folks for getting changed – again! My head her in, etc. She’s only 80, is spinning from trying to after all, so… sort it all out. From our Now, the little wifie precious mainstream news and I… well, we’re not so ‘doofuses’ we hear (and lucky, as we are a tad bit read) that our state has lower down on the ‘vax’ more than enough doses, food chain, so to speak.

I’m 66 and she is, well, I’ll just call and sign up, or go on line and sign up, and… get pounded if I say how Wait a minute! The old she is. What am I? Stucall centers and web sites pid? I haven’t stayed marare all bollixed up and ried for 25-plus years by no one can get through! saying stupid things about

Then we hear/read that we didn’t get as many doses as we were supposed to have gotten? What the…?

Who’s running this crazy show, the Keystone Kops, helped out by Larry, Moe, and Curly?

I called up one of my buddies (and, yes, I do have some!) who is of my same age persuasion, and we began commiserating about the ‘vax’ roll-out issue. Each of us had our own grand (or maybe just grandiose?) ideas about how, if we were running the show, we’d “get ‘er done!”

Said my nameless friend, “Ya know dude, the ‘Gov’ and his talking, frizzy-haired sock puppet really are trying their best to get this med’cine rolled out to all us oldsters and what-not, right? I mean, are ya really being fair to ‘em by griping ALL the time about how useless they are?”

“Griping?” I reply.

“Who’s griping? I’m journalafying here, is what I’m doing! Somebody’s gotta tell the truth about this

February represents Hearts – All Hearts!

It is certainly entines and no secret that the small boxes of month of Februcandy hearts. ary is all about I noticed early hearts, from the on that day human ones to that one of the paper ones my students to the candy was not parones. It may ticipating in be the shortest the activities. month and one Engaging her

By Anne S. Haynes of the coldest in conversaones here, but the fact that tion I heard a sad story of it centers around hearts not having any Valentines makes me feel warmer and to bring to school. Quietly loved.

I called a friend and ValHaving been a teacher entines appeared and what all of my adult life I am recould have been a lifelong minded of all of the paper sad experience turned hearts and folders I have brighter and memorable. cut out and decorated. ValLooking back, I know I entine’s Day was always learned a valuable lesson a February highlight and a that day of how adults time to celebrate at school must look closely at how and at home. people – especially chilI remember one year dren – can be deeply hurt as a new teacher I had at what others view as discussed Valentine’s Day a minor thing. Discourwith my fifth graders. We agement to a child can made plans to decorate be devastating, to say the big folders to hold the Val- least.

I want to say a big ‘thank you’ to family and friends of mine who have asked me through the years what my students needed in school. They always stepped up to the plate and delivered the necessary items. They realized that what seems minor to one person can be a major life-altering event to another person.

And last, but definitely not least, I want to thank God for our human hearts and praise Him for taking care of family members and friends with heart issues this past year. It has certainly been a year of changes and challenges for all of us.

Please take care of your heart this year as well as the hearts of your family and friends. They can be easily broken and difficult to repair.

Happy Valentine’s Day to one and all.

Colleges deceive students financially

by DR. JAMES THRASHER Guest Column

John and his parents head to their first college admissions visit. After the tour and interview, they hear the admissions counselor say, “John, we are so impressed with you both academically (John has a low B average) and personally that we want to give you a $15,000 scholarship right up front.”

John is immediately over-

whelmed by this compliment and scholarship offer. He is taken aback by the thought that they have so quickly and specifically selected him for this grant. He thinks, “They must really be impressed by me and want me to attend their college.” The $50,000 annual price-tag for this college might now be within reach – with the help of major student loans. As John continues in his college search, he is

consistently offered similar scholarships.

John has just been duped by what is called “discounting” in higher education.

Simply put, discounting is unfunded, fake scholarship money that is offered to prospective students.

Yes, unbelievably, this practice, with a very few exceptions, is used by most private colleges and universities across See COLLEGES, Page 6

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sluggish vaccine roll-out and misguided health and well-being policy business coming west from Raleigh!

It sure ain’t gonna come from the darlings of the left, the liberal media! Of which, I ain’t one!”

“No. No one would surely accuse YOU of being a screaming leftist liberal – whatever and wherever those are. However, we’ve about run out of ideas on how this could best be done, so far as I can see and hear,” he said.

Right about then, my

dear wife comes in with our supper, from one of our favorite fast-food chicken restaurants, and no, it’s not the one with the fat, old, bearded guy spokesperson.

She cheerily puts the food down and says, “Wow! Those (brand name omitted here) kids sure know how to take an order, and in just a minute, your order is up and waiting for you! And it’s all correct! In this day and time! Who knew such speed and timeliness could all be found,

all overseen by a young manager and a few teens?

WOW! And I think it’s even a Christian-based business too! WOW!” My friend and I looked at each other, slow smiles spreading on our ancient faces. It had dawned on us.

I sat down and began writing the following letter to our dear “Gov.” It began, “Dear Roy and Company: About the vax rollout problems?

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Welcome hard-working legal immigrants Americans can expect more immigrants to enter our country in the Glenn Mollette months Guest Editorial and years ahead.

Most Americans aren’t opposed to more citizens.

Many of us are not favorable to undocumented foreigners roaming about our country.

I’ve been to Mexico and a few other countries. I’ve always had to show my passport and answer questions when

entering another country or coming back to America. It only takes a few minutes.

Many years ago, my sons and I stood in a line of about a hundred people coming back to San Diego from Tijuana, Mexico. We showed our driver’s license back then and came on back into the country. No one even asked for identification when we crossed into Mexico.

I’m happy to see documented immigrants come to America. They will come and they will work. In our area of the country, we have a growing population of

Hispanic farmers working our farmland. There are Hispanic restaurants popping up in every town.

Asian restaurants, nail salons and more are on the increase. The best little food joint in our community is owned by a Hispanic immigrant and his family. They are the hardest working restaurant people I’ve ever seen.

Immigrants who are documented and come the legal way to America are coming here for a better life. They are not coming to sit on their backsides and collect our food stamps, welfare and whatever minimal See IMMIGRANTS, Page 6

Gen. Yeager left ‘a legacy of strength, adventure, and patriotism’

by JOHN GRIMALDI Guest column

Before there was a U.S. Space Force, there was a U.S. Air Force, and before that there was the Army Air Corps and a genuine American hero by the name of Chuck Yeager.

He passed away on December 7, Pearl Harbor Day, with not enough fanfare. Oh, there were news reports about his death at the age of 97, but not enough of a send-

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off for someone who did what he did with his life.

Perhaps it was because the COVID crisis was taking up so much of the media’s time; or maybe it was because it’s not in fashion these days to celebrate the accomplishments of daring, gallant, stout-hearted men like Brigadier General Yeager.

Charles Elwood Yeager had what author Tom Wolfe called, “The Right Stuff.” He enlisted in the U.S. Army in September of 1941 and distinguished

himself right from the get-go.

Private Yeager was assigned to what was then called the Army Air Corps. In 1943 he received his commission as a reserve flight officer and was assigned as a fighter pilot in the Eighth Air Force stationed in England. It was the height of World War II and in the ensuing years he flew 64 missions over Europe, shooting down no less than 13 enemy aircraft. It See YEAGER, Page 6

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God still answers prayer!

In my last article, I shared the heart-breaking story of losing our first son and daughter and how in the midst of our pain, DALE HENDRICKS Pastor – Shady we were Grove Baptist Church able to turn to Jesus for healing. Today, I share the joyous story of the birth of our son, Jeremiah, who just turned 16, and our daughter, Anna, who will be 15 in just a couple of weeks.

After the loss of our first two children, our world was turned upside down. Somehow, we still carried on, going through the motions of life. Our days seemed to return to some since of normalcy with our regular activities and youth activities, as I was still serving as a Youth Pastor at the

time.

During all of this, we had many people to tell us, including doctors, that we should consider adoption. Knowing that there were so many children in the world that needed to be adopted into loving homes, this seemed to be a good idea and one that we prayed about. One Saturday night, I had to go to the church to work on preparing a radio broadcast for our Senior Pastor. It took me a bit longer than usual due to some difficulties with the equipment.

When I arrived home, the house was dark. I assumed my wife, Felicia, had already gone to bed. I quietly made my way towards the bedroom, in the dark, only to find that she was not there. I returned to the living room and found her sitting in the dark, crying. I embraced her in my arms and Felicia began to tell me that she knew there were so many children that needed to be adopted, but growing up, she had a Sunday school

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I will admit, I like things to go the way I plan. People like to get their way, and to have things go according to the way they have planned them. Sadly, we expect the same thing in our relationship with God too often.

When it comes to God, we expect God to work and answer in the way we want and expect. It is as if people see God as their genie, instead of their Lord.

In 2 Kings 5:1-14, we find Naaman, a man who also wanted things his way.

Naaman was the commander of the Syrian army, an enemy of Israel. Naaman also had leprosy. Naaman had a servant girl, an Israelite who had been taken captive, who told his wife about a prophet in Israel who could cure his leprosy.

The King of Syria sent Naaman to Israel to find Elisha the prophet. Naaman arrived at Elisha’s house, yet he did not find what he expected. Elisha’s servant came out and told Naaman to go wash himself in the Jordan River, and he would be cured. Naaman had ex-

pected Elisha to come out and cry out to God and heal him. He was insulted that he had to wash in an Israelite river. He left in a rage. His servant convinced him to go back and wash in the Jordan. He did and was healed. He returned to Elisha and glorified God! It is easy for us to find ourselves just like Naaman.

Naaman sought out God, but he had expectations of what would happen to him.

We are the same way too often. We pray, calling on God to work and intercede in people’s lives. We may even profess to have great faith and trust in God, and his will, yet we have expectations of God. We expect God to heal and work just as we want. Like Naaman, when God does not do as we expect, we get greatly offended.

God taught Naaman a great lesson in obedience and surrender that day.

Naaman had to humble himself, and yield himself to God, and His ways.

We want things our way, yet God’s way is better.

He knows what we need, and when we need it. He is sovereign God! Instead of looking to our own desires, may we humble ourselves in total surrender to God as Lord. May we walk in true obedience to God. Jesus said to the Father as He prepared to go to the cross for us, “Not my will, but yours, be done” (Luke 22:42, ESV). May we say, not my way, but God’s!

teacher that taught her when you pray, to pray specifically. For Felicia, she had prayed for her future husband, “me”, to be tall, with dark hair, not to have brown eyes, and be a man of God. She also prayed for two children, a boy, and a girl, that she could raise and would serve the Lord.

She shared that this is exactly how she had prayed. With our hearts breaking and our eyes full of tears and knowing that God’s plans are sometimes different than our own, we prayed together and asked God to give us these two children. However, we also prayed not our will but His will be done. A few minutes later, my phone rang. It was our Pastor telling me that he was sick and would not be able to preach the next day. He asked me if I could fill the pulpit in his place.

The next morning when it was time for me to preach, I entered the pulpit, read the Bible verses, and even prayed. Suddenly, I

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About two weeks later, my wife informed me that she was expecting a child! Our son, Jeremiah was born and then just 13 short months later, our daughter, Anna was born. A boy and a girl just like my wife had always prayed. God still answers prayer!

God does not always answer our prayers the way we ask, and when He does not, He usually has something better in store.

We should still praise Him while waiting and after He answers.

We do not know how God will answer unless we pray and ask.

I have had the privilege to lead both Jeremiah and Anna to Christ and baptize them. Jeremiah now operates the sound board for our worship services and Anna sings with our new praise team.

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could not go on. My heart was breaking. I shared the events that had unfolded the night before with the congregation. I asked them if they would join Felicia and me as we prayed what some might call a selfish prayer. I asked them to pray that if it was God’s will for Felicia and me to have a child we could raise and teach about God and who would one day accept Christ as their Savior, that God would allow Felicia to deliver a healthy child.

However, if it was not His will, that He would not allow her to become pregnant. Almost everyone in the church joined us in the altar. Many were even standing down the aisles. We prayed and we cried.

Philippians 4: 6-7 states, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will

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IMMIGRANTS From Page 4 amount of income they can obtain. Most of them come to help their families, send money back home and to achieve the American dream. They don’t come to be poor Americans. Many of these immigrants who are business owners often struggle and pay the price with many hours of hard work to stay open. For most of them, paying their workers $15 an hour will mean less hired labor and more hours of labor for the owners to try to keep their businesses open.

Steve Geis, from our town, had this to say recently about his documented grandfather coming to America.

“Over 100 years ago my grandfather immigrated to the U.S. from Germany.

He came here via Ellis Island where it was documented where he came

from as well as the destination he was going to.”

He said, “We know the name of the ship he was on, and names of all of its passengers. He and the many others did what was required of them to become legal citizens. Locally, we found copies of his naturalization process.

He and most other immigrants did it correctly!”

He added, “I would say ‘welcome’ to anybody who would follow the procedure and become a fellow citizen of our great country.”

America is not opposed to legal immigrants. Most of us are opposed to undocumented people crossing our border illegally.

We are opposed to anyone from any nation who might come with any intent to harm our country.

Let’s continue to keep America a beautiful country for legal immigrants and a safe, free place for all.

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Said Hill, “We make sure to let people know, ‘do not stress over things you cannot control!’”

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done at the state level to expedite getting more vaccine out to the people, and are there better ways of seeing that get done?

Rep. Hastings: “This week we approved a COVID-19 relief package for North Carolina that includes about $1.6 billion to help local school districts safely reopen. The bill now goes to the Governor for his signature. Senate Bill 36 also provides roughly $95 million in federal funding for vaccine distribution, $39 million to expand rural broadband internet access and about $546 million for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.”

The Eagle: As for getting NC back in business, what is being looked at to get muchneeded funds into the hands of small businesses?

Rep. Hastings: “Starting in 2011, we have cut taxes by billions of dollars. This helps individuals and businesses achieve economic security.

We are also helping constituents receive unemployment benefits. The governor controls this agency, but we help

constituents contact the proper liaisons. We also help provide advice for businesses who want to apply for various types of assistance, including loans that were approved by Congress and (then President) Donald Trump. Hopefully, these and other efforts will help people and businesses survive from the fallout of the pandemic.”

The Eagle: You all spoke about getting schools back in session sooner rather than later. How might this best be facilitated, so far as NC legislators are concerned? Do state GOP legislators foresee an uphill, veto-laden road with Gov. Cooper?

Rep. Hastings: “From a constitutional standpoint, we are encouraging local districts to safely reopen schools, and we are encouraging everyone to practice precautionary measures for the health and safety of everyone. We must have 3/5 of those present and voting to vote to override gubernatorial vetoes. Time will tell if the governor supports our bills.”

The Eagle: Regarding redis-

tricting: Will the extra seat in Congress have that much effect on our end of the state? If so, how?

Rep. Hastings: “Until the census figures are in, we do not know if there will be another Congressional seat for North Carolina. The governor does not have the constitutional authority to veto redistricting bills.”

The Eagle: Regarding (NC legislator’s) Rep. (John) Torbett’s comments on "protecting and advancing” this “Great Republic”, and about getting back to some form of normalcy, is it realistic to think we, as a free people, can truly expect that from a Biden-Harris government by this fall ?

Rep. Hastings: “I cannot answer for the Biden-Harris administration. I hope that President Trump’s appointments to the federal judiciary can help prevent the harmful policies that could come from the current Congress and the current administration.”

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After the war he became a test pilot at what is now Edwards Air Force Base in California in the newly formed U.S. Air Force and performed what was arguably the single most important feat of the space age. He became the first pilot to break the sound barrier in an experimental rocket plane designated as the X-1, but which he renamed “Glamorous Glennis”, after his wife, who

passed away in 1990.

His rocket plane was attached to the bomb bay of a B-29 and lifted to an altitude of 25,000 feet and then released. Yeager took the X-1 up to an altitude of 40,000 feet and accelerated to a speed of 662 miles per hour, well past the sound barrier at that height.

Jim Bridenstine, NASA Administrator, called Yeager’s death “a tremendous loss to our nation.” He remarked that “Yeager’s

pioneering and innovative spirit advanced America’s abilities in the sky and set our nation’s dreams soaring into the jet age and the space age.”

Victoria Yeager, his second wife, whom he married in 2003, described her husband as “America’s greatest Pilot,” who left “a legacy of strength, adventure, and patriotism.”

From Page 1 were, in addition to Rep. Hastings, NC House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland); and Sen. Ted Alexander (R-Cleveland), with Representatives John Torbett and Dana Bumgardner (R-Gaston) joining in via Zoom.

Representative Hastings, who represents District 110, or that part of Gaston County which includes Cherryville (Ed.’s note: it should also be noted that District 110 includes large parts of Cleveland and Gaston counties as well), was contacted about the meeting and the following are his answers – via email – to a series of questions about the meeting, as put to him by the Cherryville Eagle.

The Eagle: It seems the pandemic is top news right now (obviously), as is the terrible roll-out of the vaccine.

Much that was said Monday seemed predicated on legislators responses. What is being

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From Page 4 the country. Here is how it works: College X purposefully inflates its costs per year for a full-time student to $50,000, knowing full well that the actual cost to educate and house an individual student on its campus is $30,000. This magically invents $20,000 per student of Monopoly cash to lure individual students to the campus.

A white paper written by Dr. P. Jesse Rine, entitled “A Shell Game by Any Other Name: The Economics and Rationale Behind Tuition Discounting,” defines discounting and researches its use by private colleges.

David Weerts, the Director of the jCENTER for Innovative Higher Education at the University of Minnesota, stated in the preface of that document that the “alarm bells are sounding, signaling that tuition discounting may be deceptive, spiraling out of control and harming public confidence in American higher education.”

Why would a college choose to be this disingenuous? The answer: student recruitment.

Most private colleges adopt this fraudulent policy to paint an untrue financial picture for prospective students, and it makes their college more attractive.

Many colleges are in financial difficulty, so they must get students to enroll. This is an admissions ploy to enroll an incoming freshman class each fall. There are other intended implications of discounting: Families are impressed by the large pricetag, thinking that the higher sticker price means a better value and education. Prospective students are under the impression that they have been specifically chosen for funded and endowed scholarships. This results in puffed-up egos and a false sense of entitlement. What they do not realize is that most students receive these

same unnamed, unfunded, non-existent scholarships.

Each college calculates and publishes the total amount of scholarship monies given out each year.

Incredibly, many discounting schools actually claim this per student unfunded scholarship money to be real dollars and will publish a huge, almost unbelievable, amount of total aid awarded.

Any amount paid by families over the actual individual student cost is bonus income for the college. Some families will pay the full price.

Unknowingly, these folks are paying for the education of other students, which some have called the “classmate subsidy.” Rine states that the yearly total unfunded scholarship amount average (per undergraduate private college) is in the tens of millions of dollars and is growing each year.

The implications of discounting are far-reaching.

Selecting an educational community that will shape your life’s perspective is now a lowest-price, retail-buying experience.

Education is bought, just like buying a new car or a television. Discounting has changed the landscape of how people select a college. Often, it is no longer institutional fit that primarily drives the college selection process but pitting one school against another for a few thousand dollars.

Listed tuition and roomand-board costs are no longer a valid barometer to compare colleges. Actual per student cost has ceased to drive valuation. Each year, schools can escalate their fictitious cost to any level. Discounting many times bolsters the perception of sub-par institutions.

Discounting is deceptive, out of control, and, subsequently, has harmed a trust in higher education institutions.

Buyer Beware! Do not be taken in by the deceptive practice of college discounting.

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Her reply: “The first and foremost way that the people of the Cherryville community can do to make a difference is to become foster parents. Other ways to help are to assist us with getting our agency’s name out there in Cherryville and surrounding communities.

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“This is due to the age range of these children (not many people want to take in teenagers) or location of foster homes. We get referrals from as far as Burke County to Cabarrus County. DSS tries to keep the foster children somewhat local so that they are not taken away from everything they have known (schools, friends, family members, etc.).”

So, what can a small community like Cherryville do to get involved and try and make a difference, Hill was

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ADHD/ADD, depression, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder Diagnosis (ODDD).”

Hill said that while sometimes people foster for wrong reasons, the facts are that foster parents “…are given a stipend that is enough to not only provide for a foster child – just as any other children (clothes, food, haircuts, travel, extracurricular activities, and much more) – but also to assist foster parents with the increase in their expenses (food, utilities, gas, etc.).”

She continued, “We also provide competitive pay for our foster parents. I feel like the most rewarding thing a

but also Licensing Specialists that are strictly there to provide support for foster parents. We provide foster parents with more than enough training to allow them to provide care for these children.”

Hill noted that within their agency we have 95 foster homes and out of those homes they only have three that are available for placements, adding they get… anywhere from five to 10 referrals a day that we most likely cannot place.

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person gets from fostering is to see the difference they make in a child’s life (love, safety, security, stabilization, and a positive role model).

“We have foster children that have graduated from college, gotten married, had children and still have strong relationships with their foster parents.”

As for dealing with the sadness of having a foster child that has been with parents for a long period of time leaving due to reunification or adoption, Hill said, “The huge difference you make in these foster children’s life and seeing them succeed in life totally outweighs the loss you feel when a foster child leaves.”

Hill continued, “We not only have Care Coordinators that work directly with the foster children and parents,

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Ironmen get some payback against rival 'Jackets with 78-67 win CHS’ Coach Scott Harrill sets county basketball coaching record with 380th career win

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info Last Friday night at Bessemer City the CHS Ironmen got to help their head coach celebrate his new record for 380 alltime, coaching wins by a basketball coach by defeating their cross-county hoops rivals, the BCHS Yellow Jackets by a score of 78-67. It was a little payback for a loss in January to the ’Jackets, who came to Nixon Gym and defeated the Ironmen.

Against Piedmont Charter On Monday night, Feb. 1, the CHS Ironmen basketball teams played the visiting Piedmont Community Charter Patriots at Nixon Gym. In the first game Coach Franklin Allen’s JV squad won their game 56-55. This game was followed by the Lady Ironmen, who were just overwhelmed by a fast and furious Lady Patriots team. The CHS women lost by a score of 12 to 55.

Faith Anthony had six points, Ja’marra Wall had four points, and Gabbie McCorkle had two points.

In the third game of the night, the CHS varsity men won, 66-52 over the Piedmont Charter men.

The stats are as follows: Lavonte Hughes – 15 points, 8 assists, 8 rebounds, 5 steals; Carter Spangler – 13 points; Carson Kelly – 12 points ; Austin Thompson – 8 points; Landon Hahn – 8 points; Jack Mulvey – 5 points, 7 rebounds; Noah Abernethy – 3 points; and Jaylon Moon – 2 points.

On Thursday, Feb. 4, the JV men and the Lady Ironmen played their makeup games at Nixon Gym, with the ladies losing to the Lady Eagles of Lincoln Charter, 58-17.

(Additional stats and information by Susan L. Powell)

Congratulations are in order for CHS Athletic Director and head basketball coach Scott Harrill (center, sitting down, with clipboard)! Coach Harrill is now Gaston County’s winningest basketball coach ever with 380 career wins. The Ironmen’s 78-67 win over the BCHS varsity men last Friday night gave Coach Harrill his history-making win!

Lady Ironmen Ragan Hovis and Faith Anthony watch as teammate Gabbie McCorkle brings the ball down the court at last Friday’s CHS/BCHS matchup at Bessemer City.

Lady Ironman Ragan Hovis looks for a way around the two Lady ‘Jackets defenders at last Friday’s game at BCHS.

C HERRYVILLE Big Ironman Austin Thompson is pretty hard to stop once he’s up and away with a layup, as the BCHS lads found out last Friday night in their 78-67 home loss to visiting CHS.

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Against BCHS There was no JV game in this Friday, Feb. 5, away matchup, so the CHS ladies took to the court first.

The Lady 'Jackets came out hot and never let up for the entire game, downing the Lady Ironmen by a score of 27-60.

Junior Terayha Bess led the ladies in this one with 9 points, followed by senior Faith Anthony with 8 points. Ja’marra Wall and Ragan Hovis had 4 points apiece and Laila Davis and Gabbie McCorkle each had a point.

The ladies are currently 1-8 overall; 0-7 in SPC 1A play.

When the men’s teams started into action it was evident it was going to be game of speed and hot shooting, which both of these teams have in abundance.

As we said, it was a memorable night at rival Bessemer City, as CHS Athletic Director and head basketball coach Scott Harrill set a Gaston County coaching record with 380 career wins.

Of the game, Harrill said, “The young Ironmen played with great energy and passion as has come to be expected winning four of the last five games.

“Cherryville jumped out to a 21-11 lead in the first quarter paced by two sophomores, Carson Kelly

and Landon Hahn. Kelly hit two three-pointers in the opening stanza and got a two-pointer to go in for 8 (points) in the quarter, followed by Hahn chipping in 7 in the first quarter.”

Harrill said the second quarter saw Jack Mulvey get hot, hitting two three-pointers, and scoring 10 points in the second quarter. The half time score was 41-31, Ironmen. The third quarter saw senior leader Lavonte Hughes step up and take control of the game. Fellow senior, Noah Abernethy contributed in the third quarter as well, hitting two big free throws.

As BCHS pressed, Hughes sliced the defense with scoring and assists.

The 'Jackets made a small run to start the fourth quarter, but senior Austin Thompson scored 8 points and controlled the paint for the Ironmen.

Harrill noted that when BCHS had to resort to fouling to stop the clock, Carson Kelly stepped up and knocked down five of six free throws to seal the win.

The away win at BCHS took Coach Harrill to the top of the all-time coaching career wins list in Gaston County history, with 380.

Said Coach Harrill, “I am proud of these young men for their hard work and dedication. And I am thankful for the defensive game plan Coach Griggs put in this week. Also, Coach Tate has been working on our guards taking good game shots, and it paid off! 380 wins! Wow!” Hughes ended up with 11 points, 13 assists, 9 rebounds and 6 steals, as Coach Harrill said, “What a player he is, and an even better young man! He makes everyone around him better.”

Leading scorer on the night Landon Hahn led the way with 19 points and 4 steals, followed by Carson Kelly 17 points and Austin Thompson with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Junior Jack Mulvey scored 12 points, and Gavin Cease had 3 points, with senior Noah Abernethy getting 2 points.

The varsity Ironmen are 5-4 overall, and are 3-4 in SPC 1A play.

On Tuesday, Feb. 9, they were away at Piedmont Charter, but are back home Friday, Feb. 12, against Highland Tech, in their last home game.

Games start at 4:30 (JV); 6 p.m., for varsity.

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Sophomore varsity volleyball player Rileigh Kiser, who was recently selected for the All-Region 6 team, poses at the net at Nixon Gym. (photo provided)

CHS’s Rileigh Kiser selected for All-Region 6 team

by MICHAEL E. POWELL The 2020-2021 CHS Ironmen varsity senior cheerleaders at their Senior Night on Monday night, Feb. 1, when the Ironmen played Piedmont Chart at Nixon Gym. The five senior ladies are Maggie Beam, Elizabeth Brannon, Allie Kay Homesley, Madison Ann Pruitt, and Isabella May Wilson. Maggie is the daughter of Kim and Trent Beam; Elizabeth is the daughter of Natalie and Jason Brannon; Allie Kay is the daughter of Trudie and Kelly Homesley; Madison is the daughter of Krista and Shane Dellinger, and the late Scott Pruitt; and Izzy is the daughter of Tammy and Lionel Wilson. Coaches Wendy Holt, Dr. Heather Porter, and Tammy Wilson thanked the ladies and their parents for their dedication to the CHS cheer program and for all their hard work and support, wishing them all the best and good luck as they start the next chapter of life in college.

(Photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF ANNE WHITE DELLINGER

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF ROCHELLE DOROTHY DELLINGER

Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Anne White Dellinger, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 106 North Cherry Street, Cherryville, North Carolina, on or before the 10th day of May, 2021, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

Having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Rochelle Dorothy Dellinger, deceased, of Gaston County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 106 North Cherry Street, Cherryville, North Carolina, on or before the 3rd day of May, 2021, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 3rd day of February, 2021.

Alvin Gene Dellinger Administrator Counsel for the Estate: PALMER E. HUFFSTETLER, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW 106 North Cherry Street Cherryville, NC 28021 Telephone: 704-435-4907

This the 10th day of February, 2021.

Van G. Dellinger Executor Counsel for the Estate: PALMER E. HUFFSTETLER, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW 106 North Cherry Street Cherryville, NC 28021 Telephone: 704-435-4907

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Nothing succeeds like success, as the old saying goes, so, with that in mind, it’s only fair to note that for the second year in a row, the CHS volleyball team, under the leadership of veteran head coach Leigh Kiser, has a player selected for the NCVBA All-Region 6 team.

Coach Kiser said that All-Conference setter Rileigh Kiser was selected to the All-Region team, adding that, “Rileigh represents Region 6, along with other volleyball players from schools such as Kings Mountain, Providence High, South Point, East Lincoln, and Ardrey Kell, just to name a few.”

“This is the second time Rileigh has been named to the team, but without her Lady Ironmen teammates,” noted Coach Kiser, “this wouldn’t be possible.”

Current Mars Hill volleyball player Allison

Raines (and former CHS volleyball standout) is the only other CHS player to have been named to the team.

Said Kiser, “Rileigh is currently suiting up for the Gaston Galaxy 16U Volleyball Club for winter matches, but is already looking forward to summer workouts, hopefully, with her Lady Ironmen teammates.”

Additionally, it was recently noted that Rileigh is the first volleyball player in the history of CHS to be named to the All-State team.

As for her input on the honors, Rileigh said, “I’m thankful to get to get it.”

Additionally, the coach members of the North Carolina Volleyball Coaches Association (NCVBCA) voted Rileigh as the 1A player of the year. She was joined by Mountain Island Charter head coach Jim Seidel, who was voted the 1A Coach of the Year.

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BIRTHDAY From Page 1 cheerleader is also required to volunteer with younger cheerleaders to help improve their skills in addition to their individual community service hours.”

Holt noted that last year her JV and varsity cheerleaders recorded videos of themselves reading children’s books (Ed. Note: this story was also covered by the Cherryville Eagle) that were shared on Facebook so elementary students could listen to stories at bedtime.

“This was our way of helping encourage kids to enjoy reading,” she said.

Holt said, “Earlier this season we also took part in #DoGoodDecember where each cheerleader selected a few days in December to perform acts of kindness.

This was the idea of assistant coach Tammy Wilson.

She organized our calendar and reminded the girls about their commitments.”

So far, Coach Holt said the ladies have only done local community service work, but added, “Kindness is contagious; there’s no telling how far a good deed can travel.”

As for a theme or idea, Holt said it was decided this year that she and the five seniors: Allie Kay Homesley, Izzy Wilson, Maggie Beam, Madison Pruitt and Lizzie Brannan would work together to pick their project.

“Some other ideas included a canned food drive, coat drive, or a school supply drive, but we decided to do something a little more unique. So, we settled on the ‘Birthday in a Bag’ project.”

Said Holt, “The girls were given three weeks to collect donations for our project. We had a team goal of raising $750 to fund 30 birthday bags that would include everything needed for

The Cherryville Eagle contacted me.

“My team, at that time, volunteered to be the entertainment for her party. We have done this on several occasions but this project is a way for us to reach a different group of kids. Kids that wouldn’t know that we wanted to help,” she said.

As was noted earlier, the funds raised by the ladies for these events are raised as each cheerleader shared a post on their social media accounts, asking friends to help with their project.

Said Holt, “I really wanted them to reach out to the community and let the community support this project. I asked them not to just ask their parents for the money. We had a few businesses that made donations but lots of the money came from simple donations from our community.”

The joy each cheerleader experiences is noted from their comments.

Said senior varsity cheerleader Allie Kay Homesley, “I am so honored to be able to have helped with the ‘Birthday in a Bag’! Birthdays are such a special time for kids! I hope this bag has helped make everyone’s birthday one to remember!”

Sydney Abernathy agrees, adding, “‘Birthday in a Bag’ has been one of my favorite things we’ve done this year as a cheer team.

Being able to work with kids has been something I’ve loved doing while having some extra time due to a new school schedule.

“Birthdays were always my favorite thing to celebrate as a kid, and I still have memories of my 9th birthday that the varsity team that year threw for me and it’s something I’ve cherished for many years. I’m grateful to be able to carry on that tradition and help future Ironmen celebrate their special day!”

a birthday party. Each bag includes a cake mix with a special non-perishable recipe attached, along with the supplies to complete a cake, candles, themed party decorations, plates, napkins, chips, Kool-Aid squeeze drinks, a hand-written note from a cheerleader, a team picture and a $15 Walmart gift card so each child can select a gift for themselves.

Everything a family would need to celebrate a special birthday.”

As far as who has received bags, Coach Holt said W. Blaine Beam Intermediate and Cherryville Elementary were delivered last week, adding that 12 children from Tryon Elementary, 10 from Cherryville Elementary, and four from WBBI received the bags.

“We did have a few extra in case others were requested, she said, adding, “The first bag went home with a Tryon kindergartner (last week). She was speechless when she was presented with the gift by Tryon employees.”

Regarding what life skills this outreach helps to develop, Coach Holt noted, “No one ever wants to do fundraising but when your efforts can be used to help others it always leaves a lasting impression.

“We have included instructions for the birthday bag recipients to share photos of their party and the gifts they buy with their gift card.”

She said that cheerleader Khya Brooks mentioned she wished they could go to the parties.

“Hopefully, the girls will get to see the joy these kids experience when they tag us on Instagram or email us photos,” said Coach Holt.

Holt also noted that several years ago one of her current cheerleaders, Sydney Abernathy, wanted a cheer birthday party so her mother

Heading into Tryon Elementary with “Birthday Bags”, a kindness project they developed for the kids, are CHS Ironmen cheerleaders Izzy Wilson, Madison Pruitt, Kylie Reynolds, and Lani Philbeck. (photos provided)

At Cherryville Elementary: with Principal Shawn Hubers (left) are CHS cheerleaders Kendall Chupp, Maggie Beam, Lizzie Brannan, and Anna Leigh Jones.

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There will also be in-person registration Tuesday,

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