Cherryville Eagle 2-2-22

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Volume 116 • Issue 5

Retired Fire Chief Cash recipient of Order of Long Leaf Pine Award He joins a long list of winners of the auspicious, celebrated state award

City’s receipt; use of ARPA funds primary topic of this work session Editor michael@cfmedia.info

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Retired CFD Chief Jeff Cash with OLLP Award. (photo provided) annual Christmas banquet. I was honored to be given this award and very appreciative of the award for what it represents. After 43 years in the fire service, it was great to receive this level of an award. My career, over 43 years in the fire service, was not really a job. I always felt like it was a ‘calling’. I was blessed to work with some great folks over the years and the City of Cherryville was very good to me and my family. I always hoped, in my travels across the See CASH, Page 4

Hospitals take more heat from Treasurer, calls for change in billing practices

by THERESA OPEKA Carolina Journal

State Treasurer Dale Folwell is once again sounding the alarm on some nonprofit hospitals in the state, with a new report that shows low-income patients are being billed when they were eligible for charity care.

This comes on the heels of a similar report released in October by Folwell, who oversees the State Health Plan for government employees, the largest health insurance plan in the state.

The report, compiled by the N.C. State Health Plan and the National Academy of State Health Policy, and peer-reviewed by Rice University researchers, states that in 2019, 12 to almost 30% of bad debt, or $150 million, was charged to poor patients that were eligible for free or discounted charity care, despite lucrative tax breaks the nonprofit hospitals received to offset the care given, valued at

Council work session topics prep members for Feb. 14 regular session

by MICHAEL E. POWELL

by MICHAEL E. POWELL

Being honored with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award is no trivial thing and it is to be noted more than a few folks from Cherryville have been blessed with the auspicious honor.

Now, after 40-plus years of service to his community and his home state, retired Cherryville Fire Chief Jeffrey C. Cash can count himself as one of those who have received the honor and the beautiful award that goes with it.

To say he was surprised by the award, given to him by longtime friend and fellow Fire Chief Jake Whisnant at the Dec. 12, 2021 CFD Banquet, would be an understatement.

On receiving the honor, Jeff said, “I did not know about the award until Jake made the presentation at our

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A number of proposed topics were addressed at last Tuesday night’s Jan. 25 City Council work session, many of which will be on the Council’s Feb. 14 regular session agenda.

Council members present started things out with a Zoom meeting with Ms. Kelly Weston and Ms. Nina Barrett, both of whom are with the Centralina Council of Government. The topic of the discussion was the American Rescue Plan Act (a.k.a. ARPA) spending plan process summary. The city’s total allocation of ARPA funds was $1,925,174, and the spending plan looked at COVID-19 impacts on the city’s services, revenues, workforce, and the overall community. Many of the impacts noted in the information dealt with negative aspects of the pandemic but did include how Cherryville handled the situation. In the “Response” section of the summary, it was noted

Cherryville City Council members at the Jan. 25 work session at the Cherryville Firs Department’s meeting room listen to a Zoom presentation on the City’s receiving ARPA funds.

Leading the Zoom presentation were Centralina Council of Government’s Kelly Weston and Nina Barrett. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) the City did take action to respond to the pandemic’s impact, adding it “…is interested in using the (ARPA) funds to reimburse itself for various listed public health expenditures associated with its response activities.”

It was noted at the meeting that the City’s ARPA allocation also presents “… an opportunity to recover from” the pandemic’s impact, adding that Cherryville’s “completed and ongoing goals for recovery, grouped by eligible use category, include” public health goals, negative economic impact issues, and infrastructure goals that

have either been addressed or are in the process of being addressed. It was also noted in the summary that Cherryville “wants to be resilient and prepare for future pandemic impacts or national emergencies, and, to that end, the City is “… interested in using ARPA funds to implement” a number of projects listed in the summary.

Chamber of Commerce’s Mary Beth Tackett spoke to the Council about upcoming roll-off’s of CoC’s Board of Directors upon which the Council will take action and vote at their February regular session. Five peo-

ple are rotating off, noted Mrs. Tackett, and she gave the Council the names of those proposed replacement Board members.

Tackett and the Council also spoke about the closing of streets for the 2022 Cherry Blossom Festival, which she said will have to be cancelled due to the construction work on Main Street unless a suitable alternative place can be found in which to have it. As for the 2022 Christmas Parade Main Street closing, Council moved – and approved – to close Main Street for that event.

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Gaston County Schools’ School Choice Fair planned for Feb. 12 Chavis Middle and Cherryville High the two City schools making the list

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

N.C. TREASURER DALE FOLWELL photo provided by Maya Reagan/Carolina Journal) more than $1.8 billion in 2020. Problems for disadvantaged patients, the report noted, only look to intensify due to the pandemic.

WakeMed was the exception noted in the report.

The hospital system said a financial counselor contacts all of their uninsured patients first and they are the only large hospital system that publicly reported charity care costs in excess of its tax breaks.

The report cites a lack of transparency and oversight as to how hospitals handle See HOSPITALS, Page 6

In a recent media release, Todd Hagans, Communications Director for Gaston County Schools, noted two Cherryville schools are part of two upcoming information sessions to tout the district’s 21 school choice programs for the upcoming academic year.

The two – the Public Service Academy at John Chavis Middle School, and the Public Service Academy at Cherryville High School are grouped with the other school choice schools comprising two information sessions to, “…give students and parents an opportunity to learn about the district’s 21 school choice programs for the 2022-2023 academic year,” Mr. Hagans wrote in his media release.

Hagans continued, “The first School Choice Fair is Saturday, Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., at the Gastonia Conference Center in downtown Gastonia.

Cherryville High School students (part of the Public Service Academy) learning about a medivac helicopter.

(File photo from Gaston County Schools) Students and parents may drop in to visit the various school booths/tables, meet the principals and other school representatives, and get information about each choice program.”

A second School Choice Fair will be held on Saturday, March 5 from 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Gastonia Conference Center.

In addition to the two Cherryville schools listed in the group, the remainder of the 21 school choice/magnet

school programs offered in Gaston County Schools are as follows: Elementary Schools – Gifted and Talented Academy @ Pleasant Ridge Elementary School; Hawks Nest STEAM Academy; and Leadership Academy @ Costner Elementary School.

Middle Schools – Career Academy @ Southwest Middle School; Career Academy @ York Chester Middle School; Gifted and Talented Acad-

emy @ Cramerton Middle School; Leadership Academy @ W.C. Friday Middle School; STEAM Academy @ Stanley Middle School; and Technology and Industrial Engineering Academy @ Bessemer City Middle School.

High Schools – Career Academy @ Hunter Huss High School; Collegiate Prep Academy @ Forestview High School; Gaston Early College High School; See FAIR, page 9

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■ POLICE ARRESTS 1-24: Aaron LaShawn Wright, 29, 312 Howell St., Cherryville; summoned/ cited for possession of marijuana up to ½ ounces and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Dorothy “Dot” Leonhardt CHERRYVILLE – Dorothy “Dot” Huss Leonhardt, 92, of Huss Ave., Cherryville, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. A graveside service for Mrs. Leonhardt was held on Thursday, Jan. 27, at 11 a.m., in the Bethphage Lutheran Church Cemetery with the Reverend Fred Mitscke officiating. Anyone wishing to pay their respects was able to do so on Wednesday, Jan. 26 at Carpenter’s Funeral Home during their regular business hours.

“Dot” was born in Lincoln County on Dec. 30, 1929, in the home of her late parents, Henry Monroe Huss and Bessie Leonard Huss. In addition to her parents, Dot was preceded in death by her loving husband, Warren Ted Leonhardt, and by her siblings, Robert “Bob” Huss and Helen Huss Mullis.

Dot worked for over 40 years for Carlton/SCT Mills of Cherryville as a winder.

Following her retirement, she worked part-time for a number of years at Keystone Carbon of Cherryville, from 3 until 7a.m.!

Dot was a lifelong, active member of Bethphage Lutheran Church of Lincolnton where she served in many capacities through the years, including Sunday School teacher, Luther League Advisor, and as a member of the women’s organization of the Church.

During her retirement she volunteered for Hospice of Cleveland County and enjoyed being a member of the Cherryville Senior Citizens’ Club, serving as a faithful secretary for many years. She also loved traveling and spending time with her friends and family, by whom she will be deeply missed.

Dot is survived by two daughters, Nancy Leonhardt Tallent (Gene, deceased), Becky Leonhardt Engle (Ronnie), and one son, Steve Leonhardt (Vivette); two grandchildren, Teddi Neal (Charles), and Ronald Leonhardt (Michelle); five great-grandchildren, Seth, Ryan, and Jessie Neal, Bessie Leonhardt White (Preston), and Chase Leonhardt; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

The family wishes to thank Dot’s church family and friends for all the love and support they have shown her over the years.

Also, the family is grateful to Hospice of Cleveland County, Gaston County Meals on Wheels Program, and special caregivers Nancy Rudisill and Doretha McClain, all of whom provided the means for Dot to be lovingly cared for in her home until she passed.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethphage Lutheran Church 4060 N.C. Hwy. 182, Lincolnton, or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., of Shelby, N.C., 28150.

Carpenter – Porter Funeral and Cremation Services of Cherryville served the family of Mrs. Leonhardt.

Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com.

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Becky Walls

Carolyn Player

CHERRYVILLE – Becky Gail Dellinger Walls, 64, of Tot Dellinger Rd., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. She was born Dec. 18, 1957 in Cleveland County to the late Carl Chance “Boozie” Dellinger and Rachel Jane Travis Dellinger.

Becky was employed for 41 years with Carolina Care Health & Rehabilitation where she faithfully served as the Director for the Cottages and the Apartments. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and was a true people pleaser. Becky, or “Beck” as she was affectionately known, was the foundation of her family. She was an amazing Nana, the planner, the leader, the boss, the cook, the shopping queen, the decorator. She loved themed events. She was the “care-for-everyone-else” type, the mom that loved and took such pride in her kids, the dependable and sacrificing caregiver of the family.

She will be deeply missed but lovingly remembered always.

In addition to her parents, Carl “Boozie” and Rachel Dellinger, she was preceded in death by her daughter-inlaw, Beverly Walls.

Survivors include her husband, Ron Walls; sons, Chesley Walls and wife, Crystal, and Travis Walls and wife, Whitney; daughters, Angie Anthony and husband, Wes, and Abby Brown and husband, Marcus; brother, Carl Michael “Little Booze” Dellinger and Nicole Blaylock; grandchildren, Katie Walls, Brent Walls, Lane Walker, Alli Anthony, Lawson Walls, Myles Brown, and Alex Anthony; niece and greatnephew, Carly Dellinger and Silas Dellinger-Jenkins; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other close relatives; and her Carolina Care Family, both past and present.

The family received friends Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church in the COC, and other times at the home. A memorial service followed on Saturday at 3 p.m., at First Baptist with Rev. Dr. Vince Hefner and Rev. Jerry Lail officiating. A private inurnment took place at the Columbarium at Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Cherryville Dixie Softball or Cherryville Little League.

Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com.

Carpenter – Porter Funeral and Cremation Services served the family of Mrs. Walls.

CHERRYVILLE – Carolyn Yvonne Player, 87, of Cherryville, passed away Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. She was born Aug. 11, 1934 in Darlington County, South Carolina, to the late Robert Lawson Player and Margaret Leon George.

Carolyn was a member of First United Methodist Church in Cherryville. Her love of children kept her teaching for 30 years. She was a former officer in the Eastern Star and a member of the Moose Lodge.

Carolyn was a volunteer in the Knitting Club of Kings Mountain Patrick Center.

She was very talented in art, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, flowers, and crafts.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, JoAnna Player; brothers, Robert Player and Steven Player; and sister, Barbara Player.

Survivors include her children, Robert Sneed, Connie Hastings (Dewey), Sheri Sneed (Steve), Debbie Rascati (Mike), and Suzanne Dillard (Alan); grandchildren, Carl Hastings (Cindy), Crystal Hastings (Michael), Allison Clark (Clint); great-grandchildren, Trent Hastings, Camryn Hastings, Lauren Hastings, Caitlyn Ledford, Hayden Clark; half-sisters, Nadene Fontano, and Linda Hillenbrand; godchildren, Pate Craig, Hannah Myers, Phoenix Willis; and special mentions, Betty Henson, Lillian McDaniels, Wanda Boyles, Bill Tinsley, and Tommy Haselden.

The family will receive friends Friday, Feb. 4, 2022 from 6 to 8 p.m., at Carpenter – Porter Funeral & Cremation Services.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 at 2 p.m., at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Zack Christy officiating. Burial will follow at City Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Carolyn was an advocate for St. Jude’s Cancer Research, veterans, animal rescue, and Gaston County Emergency Medical Services.

Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com.

Carpenter – Porter Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family of Mrs. Player.

INCIDENTS 1-21: CPD officer reports possession of Schedule II controlled substance; DWLR; and failure to wear a seat belt by listed suspect who possessed listed narcotics. Seized: two (2) dosage units of Oxycodone HCl. Closed/cleared by other means.

1-22: CPD officer reports indecent exposure by listed suspect who exposed his genitalia to another person in public. Case is active and under further investigation.

1-22: Cherryville man reports obtain property by

false pretenses ($40) by listed suspect who took his money and didn’t deliver merchandise. Case is active and under further investigation.

1-23: Cherryville woman reports larceny by unknown/ unnamed suspect who took her keys. Case is active and under further investigation.

1-24: GCPD officers report further investigation into a larceny/other incident at 2305 Lincolnton Hwy., Cherryville.

1-24: CPD and county officers reports possession of marijuana up to ½ ounces and possession of drug paraphernalia by listed suspect who was in possession of listed narcotics and paraphernalia. Seized: 0.5 grams of marijuana and a clear glass pipe. Closed/cleared by arrest.

1-26: Cherryville woman

reports burglary by listed suspect who broke into her house. No property or other items listed as being taken as per report. Closed/cleared by other means.

1-26: GCPD officers report further investigation into larceny/other at 150 Fred Conner Rd., Cherryville.

WRECKS 1-22: A vehicle driven by Mandy Brotzman Buchanan, 50, 2002 Kingston Rd., Kingstown, NC, and a vehicle driven by Christopher George Tomberlin, 24, 155 Poplar Leaf Ln., Statesville, NC, collided on E. Church St, in Cherryville. No injuries reported. Both vehicles received minor to moderate damages, according to filed wreck report.

Bill to delay NC primaries further sharply divides parties Republicans say delaying primaries further will avoid confusing voters.

Democrats warn of interfering before Supreme Court hears challenge to maps

by JORDAN WILKIE Carolina Public Press

Politicians are maneuvering, the courts are set to North Carolina lawmakers in Raleigh discuss a bill to delay deliberate, and voters are state’s primary elections further. continuing to wait for finalized political maps and a date Republican control over state Republicans now aim for for the North Carolina 2022 politics. If the court overturns an additional delay to give primary elections. those maps, Democrats have the legislature time to redraw On Wednesday, Jan. 19, a chance to land on a more the political maps should the Republicans passed a bill on even playing field in a state court rule the current maps party-line votes in the House whose geography slightly fa- violate the state constitution. and Senate to again delay the vors Republicans but votes In the state courts’ landprimary elections, this time nearly 50-50 in statewide mark redistricting case from until June. This comes in the races.

2002, called Stephenson, the context of the political and After a Democratic Par- courts ruled the maps were legal fight over the state’s re- ty-affiliated group and two unconstitutional, created districting maps, which could pro-democracy advocacy some new requirements for shape the political future of groups sued the state legisla- drawing maps, then asked the the state’s legislature and ture over the maps they drew legislature to try again, said U.S. congressional delegation in the fall, the state Supreme Michael Bitzer, a professor for at least a decade.

Court delayed the elections of political science and hisThe current maps, which from March to May to give tory at Catawba College. the legislature drew in the courts time to review the “Political map-drawing fall, would all but lock in case.

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COUNCIL From Page 1 City Manager Brian Dalton told Council about six pieces of surplus equipment staff wishes to sell. Council voted on and approved that listing for sale of the equipment. Next up was what Mr. Dalton described to Council as a “housekeeping” type of issue on conflicts of interest in City issues and policies. This was discussed because it is a requirement, according to Mr. Dalton, of the City accepting the grant proceeds for Westgate Park. Council moved to approved the COI policy as presented.

Council also discussed putting on the Feb. 14 regu-

Cherryville Chamber of Commerce’s Mrs. Mary Beth Tackett speaks at last Tuesday night’s City Council work session. lar session a public hearing on a special use permit for 126 W. Main Street.

After a brief discussion

of other City matters also to be brought up at the Feb. 14 regular session meeting, Council voted to adjourn.

Public Works Superintendent The City of Cherryville is looking to hire a Street and Sanitation Supervisor.

This will be a full time position with some required overtime work. Work will be performed under the supervision of the Public Works Director. Duties include technical and administrative work in supervising the employees engaged in Sanitation, Streets, Cemetery, and Fleet Maintenance. Applicant must have experience in Public Works related field with at least three years of supervisory experience preferred. Must have good communication and problem solving skills. Knowledge of mechanical repair on diesel and gas engines a plus. Graduation from a college or university in engineering, business/public administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Employee must posses a valid North Carolina CDL license and be able to physically perform the required duties of the position. Applications are available online and at Cherryville City Hall. The City of Cherryville is an EOE employer.

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New “reno” work at Your Cherryville (Main) Branch Library!

by TRACI POLLITT Branch Manager Cherryville Branch Library,

LEGO Club – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month (Feb. 8 and 22) Family Storytime – Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Teen Anime Club – Thursday, Feb. 10 at 4:30 p.m.

Hooks, Needles & Thread – Friday, Feb. 11 at 11 a.m.

CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING DAY – Monday, Feb. 21 For the last five or six years, the Gaston County Public Library has been renovating branch locations. Most of the work has been to make our facilities more accessible to patrons while bringing our locations into compliance with the most recent ADA guidelines. However, we’ll agree that buildings need to be refreshed and remodeled on a regular basis, not only for the public but also for the employees. If you remember, the Cherryville Branch Library had its most recent renovations in 2019, just in time to help celebrate the building’s 60year anniversary. In that time, buildings in Bessemer City, Dallas, Lowell, Mount Holly, and Stanley all had major work done.

The latest branch to have work done is our Main branch in Gastonia, and the work is going to be happening on all three floors.

Beginning on the basement level – affectionately referred to as “the Dungeon” by staff – the employee lounge and restrooms will be remodeled. This is also where all the magic begins for library items as it’s where our Collection & Development staff work, accepting deliveries of books, DVDs, and other items; cataloging items into the computer; and finally processing items by adding item barcode labels, mylar

jackets, and other finishing details. The basement also houses our administrative staff and has the parking bays for our courier vans.

On the 2nd floor, which most patrons think of as the “main” floor of the building, work has started in the Youth Services department. The staff will be getting a larger office; the plans also include a calming room and a family restroom for this section.

You can see the framework for a temporary wall in the photo. And if you’ve ever been to our Main branch, you’ve probably struggled with the “in” and “out” doors there by the checkout desk. This is one of the most exciting renovations – a new set of automatic sliding doors! You can see in the photo where the old individual doors have been removed.

Finally, there’s a great deal of changes coming to the 3rd floor. In addition to both restrooms being renovated, four study rooms and a podcast booth are being created.

Of course, these types of renovations require destruction and removal of the old in order to make way for the new. Just as we had here at Cherryville, there will be noise, dust, and more disruptions at the Main branch. There may also be delays in tracking down items for holds, so please be patient. We’re sure that when the dust clears, the work will have been worth the wait!

For more information on this and other things happening at Your CBL, you can call us at (704) 4356767, or stop by the branch at 605 E. Main Street. Our public service hours are 10 a.m., to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m., to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

As always, thank you for supporting us, your Cherryville Branch Library!

Yeoman 3rd Class Alex Singleton, from Bessemer City, N.C., is relieved as nozzle man by Yeoman 3rd Class Walter Drda, from Mercer, Pennsylvania, both assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) administration department, during a phase III crew certification damage control evaluation Jan 26, 2022. Phase III Crew Certification focuses on how the ship’s training teams accomplish necessary crew training needed to return the ship to sea.

The Ford is in port at Newport News Shipyard executing her Planned Incremental Availability (PIA), a six-month period of modernization, maintenance and repairs. With more than 90 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and ready Navy.

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zack Guth)

Part of the work being done at the Main branch library, the “in” and “out” doors by the checkout desk is one of the most exciting renovations taking place – a new set of automatic sliding doors! (photos provided)

Work has started in the Youth Services department. The staff will be getting a larger office; the plans also include a calming room and a family restroom for this section. You can see the framework for a temporary wall in this photo.

American Legion Post 100 meetings Post 100 meetings are the second and fourth Tuesday of every month with a meal at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting at 7 p.m. Exceptions are the months of November and December, when the Legion only meets on the second Tuesday of those months.

The Sons of the American Legion (S.A.L.) meets on the second Tuesday after the Legion meeting – they usually come to dinner with the Legion and stay for the regular Legion meeting.

The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 100 meets on the third Monday of every month with a meal at 6 p.m., and meeting at 6:30 p.m. They do not meet in June or July.

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CASH From Page 1 country, that I was an ambassador for Cherryville. I am truly a blessed individual.”

At the 2021 banquet, Chief Whisnant, of Shelby FD, regaled those there with humorous stories and memories of his and Jeff’s time serving together first at Shelby, then later working to get grants or to get something done for firefighters and their families.

“Before I present him with this gift, which I don’t know if he knows what it is or not, thought he probably does, I just want to say to you Jeff, that Sen. Kathy Harrington sends her heartfelt regrets that she can’t be here tonight, but wishes you and Cynthia and your family all the best,” said Chief Whisnant, in a previous Eagle article.

Mr. Cash was presented with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the state’s highest recognition of honor for one of its citizens, and, clearly moved by all of the presentations and words of kindness, thanked everyone, saying then, “I love all of you and your families. I am so thankful for my family. I am a blessed man!”

Retired Chief Cash reiterated that Sen. Kathy Harrington “…helped expedite the nomination to the Governor’s office,” adding, “The nomination actually came from Jake Whisnant, Executive Director of the NC Association of Fire Chiefs & Retired Deputy Chief of Shelby Fire Department.”

Cash continued, “Jake was assisted with the application by my family, Cynthia, (and sons) Chad and Quentin.”

Jeff noted he started his fire services career in 1979 in Rock Hill, SC. “I moved from Rock Hill Fire Department to Shelby Fire Department and then

The Cherryville Eagle came to Cherryville Fire Department in 1981.”

As for his career choice inspiration, he said, “Of course, my inspiration was my mom and dad, but I was also greatly influenced by my uncle, who was a Cherryville volunteer firefighter.

His name was Wayne Eaker.

My dad was a truck driver and was gone a lot. Uncle Wayne’s only child was a daughter (Debbie Eaker); therefore, he allowed me to tag along with him on fire calls and he also took me fishing regularly. One particular winter day, he allowed me to go with him to a house fire on Putnam Street in Cherryville. I was about 12 years old. This fire call confirmed for me that all I wanted to do was become a firefighter.”

He continued, “On this particular house fire, Uncle Wayne was assigned to the roof, to cut a hole in the roof, and I can still see in my mind him on the roof of the house doing his best to help the family in need. Thus began my love for the fire service!

One of the key reasons that I have had such a wonderful career is especially due to my wife, Cynthia, and to our sons, Chad and Quentin. This also includes extended family members who have been a great encouragement to me and have also been involved in the fire service as well.

Over the years there have been countless times that Cynthia has had to take up my responsibilities because I was on an emergency or out of town receiving training. Without my family’s support, this would not have been possible.”

Jeff also noted it has been one of his and Cynthia’s objectives as parents to instill in Chad and Quentin a strong work ethic and a commitment to the community and always the willingness to give back.

“To be a giver, not a taker. We think we have been

successful in this area with both Chad and Quentin. Both are successful in their careers and in their communities,” said retired Chief Cash. The couple’s long-range plans are to retire in the North Myrtle Beach area.

“We both love the coast; however, we really want to stay in the Carolinas. We love beach music and love dancing ‘shagging’. There’s no place like North Myrtle Beach, the home of the Shag dance. Until then, we will continue to be involved with our church, First Baptist Church of Cherryville, the fire service, and the Billy Graham Library ministry,” noted Mr. Cash.

Jeff readily admits he has been very blessed since his retirement.

“I currently have multiple opportunities in part-time capacities and am currently working with NASCAR, in training at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in the area of safety. I am also going to be doing some training coordination for the NC Volunteer Fire Insurance Services.

“I have also been consulting for the past 15 plus years. This past year I formalized the consulting business and we are now ‘Bucket Brigade Consulting, LLC’ Cherryville. I have approximately 26 clients, which are municipalities and counties and have three projects that I am currently working on in regards to my consulting.”

Cash noted he serves as the President, with son, Quentin serving as Vice-President; son, Chad as Treasurer; and wife, Cynthia serving as Secretary.

“As you can see,” he added, “Bucket Brigade Consulting, LLC is a family business!”

Cash also noted the name of the business, Bucket Brigade, is a spinoff of early firefighting techniques.

“We have been blessed in this area and it continues to grow and expand. We are

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The family of then-retiring City Manager/Fire Chief Jeff Cash at his Monday, Nov. 29 reception at the CFD station house are (L-R): son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Heidi Cash; the man of the hour, Chief Jeff and wife, Cynthia; and son and daughter-in-law, Quentin and Erin Cash. (Eagle/CF Media file photo) excited about where these opportunities may lead our family! Once again, we are truly blessed.”

Cynthia said of her industrious husband and his Long Leaf Pine Award, “I am so proud of Jeff and I know of no one else who is more deserving of the NC Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award than him. He faithfully served the City of Cherryville and the citizens of our great city for 40 years. He has always had a real love for Cherryville and serving was his ‘calling’, not a job. His dedication, professionalism, servanthood, customer service and love for the Fire Service in our city, state and nation have been outstanding. He is a Godly man, wonderful husband and wonderful father to our sons and daughters-in-law, Chad and his wife Heidi, and Quentin and his wife Erin.

We are so proud of him and all that he has accomplished and we look forward to what God has in store for him and our family for the rest of our journey for years to come!”

Son, Quentin said, “Largely, I would echo the comments from Mom. But as far as from my perspective as a firefighter and now as President of the North Carolina State Firefighters’ Associa-

tion I would add, ‘Jeff Cash is the definition of service and humility. He has been a leader of the NC fire service for over 40 years serving in the past as President of the Western NC Firefighters Association, President of the North Carolina Firefighters’ Association, Deputy Director of the North Carolina Associate of Fire Chiefs, and serving on the Executive Board of the National Volunteer Fire Council.”

“As great as all four of those accolades are, that isn’t what defines Jeff Cash or his service as Fire Chief. What defines Dad is the legacy he is leaving behind. He started building the people of the Cherryville Fire Department years ago. He was mentoring and preparing the future fire service leaders of the Cherryville FD, Gaston County and the state as a whole.

You can’t go anywhere from ‘Murphy to Manteo’ without hearing about Chief Jeff Cash from ‘Churville’.

About all accolades to us though, ‘Dad’ and ‘Hero’ is always what he will always be!”

Son, Chad, who is the Chief Operations Officer for Carolina Federal Credit Union as well as a Cherryville firefighter, said, “We are so proud of my dad. He

had such an amazing career, and he did it the right way.

I have always looked up to him since a young age and he is still my mentor to this day. His leadership and integrity are something I strive for daily. He always told us, ‘Give everything you do 110 percent and make sure to take care of the small things because if you do that the big things will take care of themselves.’ He loves the Lord, my mom, his family, and his community with a passion.

For over 40-plus years he gave his blood, sweat, and tears to this community and our state. He isn’t defined by awards or accolades but having said that, he deserves this honor and again we are so proud of him!”

Cherryville Fire Chief Jason Wofford, a long-time friend and fellow firefighter, said of his former Chief and mentor, “I am happy to see Jeff receive such a prestigious award. For 32 years I have admired his service to our community but also for his work and dedication to the North Carolina fire service. He has testified before Congress, served on many national committees, and has served on many state boards.

His hard work is much deserving of this honor.”

By JIM MILLER Editor

Home Modification Tips for ‘Aging-in-Place’ Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I would like to make some affordable changes to our home so we can remain living there for as long as possible. Can you recommend some good resources that can help us determine what all we need to consider?

Getting Old Dear Getting, Many older adults, like you and your wife, want to stay living in their own home for as long as possible. But being able to do so will depend on how easy it is to maneuver your living space as you get older. Here are some helpful resources you can turn to, to get an idea of the different types of features and improvements that will make your house safer and more convenient as you grow older.

Home Evaluation A good first step in making your home more age-friendly is to do an assessment. Go through your house, roomby-room, looking for problem areas like potential tripping or slipping hazards, as well as areas that are hard to access and difficult to maintain. To help with this, there are several organiza-

tions that have aging-in-place checklists that point out potential problems in each area of the home, along with modification and solutions.

For example, Rebuild Together has a two-page “Safe at Home Checklist” that’s created in partnership with the Administration on Aging and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Go to AOTA.org and search for “Rebuilding Together Safe at Home Checklist.”

You also need to get a copy of AARP’s “HomeFit Guide.” This excellent 36page guide has more than 100 aging-inplace tips and suggestions that can be made to an existing house or apartment or incorporated into designs for a new residence.

It explains how a smartly designed or modified home can meet the varied and changing needs of its older residents. It also features easy-to-do, low-cost and no-cost fixes that lessen the risk of trip hazards and increase the safety of highuse areas like the bathroom, kitchen and stairway.

In addition, they also offer videos and a

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In-Home Assessments If you want some personalized help, you can get a professional in-home assessment with an occupational therapist.

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To find an OT in your area, check with your physician, health insurance provider or local hospital, or seek recommendations from family and friends.

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Another option is to contact a builder who’s a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). CAPS are home remodelers and design-build professionals that are knowledgeable about aging in place home modifications and can suggest ways to modify or remodel your home that will fit your needs and budget. CAPS are generally paid by the hour or receive a flat fee per visit or project.

To find a CAPS in your area visit the National Association of Home Builders website at NAHB.org/capsdirectory where you can search by state and city.

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What’s love got to do with it!?

Februto just one month, ary. The either. If we focus month of our attention to simlove. Guys, ply one book of the think about Bible, The Gospel w h a t According to John, y o u ’ r e we will read that g o n n a Jesus had much give your to say about love. s p e c i a l REV. DR. BILLY LOWE I would dare to s o m e o n e First Presbyterian Church, say that one of the Cherryville this Valenbest known verses tine’s Day. of Scripture is reA heart corded in John’s Gospel, shaped box of chocolates, “For God so loved the roses or other flowers, a world that He gave His piece of jewelry, an eve- only begotten Son, that ning out for a meal, or whoever believes in Him is it going to be some- shall not perish but have thing more exotic like a everlasting life.” (John trip to....? Tina Turner 3:16) Love is integral to was right in her hit song, the Christian faith.

“What’s Love Got to Do In English, we have one With It?” word for love. That one According to the Bible, word encompasses many love has everything to do feelings and behaviors. with it. And it’s not limited We love steak and lobster

or hot dogs.

We love our spouse, our children, and our friends. We love listening to music! We love the beach or the mountains or living right where we are!

So, is this the same love as Jesus’ love toward us?

In the Greek language, in which is the original language the New Testament was recorded for posterity, there are three words for love and each one has its own special meaning. Let’s take a look at them.

First: “Agape”, which means God’s love. It is that love which is unconditional and all-forgiving.

It is the love that serves regardless of changing circumstances. It is the Greatest Love. I believe this is reserved for God only. We

are not equal with God so it is impossible to love like God. However, it is our ideal. Impossible in this life but the love we shall extend to each other and God in the eternal.

The love of heaven. “God so loved the world...” the Scripture reads.

The second love is “Philia”, which is defined as love between friends.

It exhibits a bond between people who share common values, interests, and activities. It is the love which is measurable. This love is the love we experience with our spouse. The pastor tells us in premarital counseling to marry our best friend which means our husband or wife. The deeper the friendship, the greater the trust and honesty a couple should ex-

hibit.

Third, “Storge” is a love used only a handful of times in the Bible.

Usually as part of a compound word. It is the natural affection a child has with parents and viceversa. A Bible verse in Romans 12 where Paul is addressing Christians as different parts of one body we read, “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves” (12:10).

A fourth word for love which is used and misused so often is not found in the Bible but should be mentioned in this writing. It is from the Roman and Greek cultures and is derived from the names of a pagan god, Cupid or Eros. The latter is often limited to our English word “erotic”.

A true understanding is that which gives satisfaction or pleasure to any one of our four senses: sight, hearing, taste, and feeling. So, when one says, “I love eating chocolates while looking dreamily at you and holding your hand as we listen to the Beatles sing, “All You Need is Love”; well, that is Eros.

So, “What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ I believe Jesus gives the best answer we could ever want when He said, “As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Now, remain in My love. If you keep My commands, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commands and remain in His love.”

The Good Life Cherryville Area Places of Worship Can you believe it? A month has already passed in this year just 11 more months to go! Time is swiftly moving. Take a quick inventory of your life so far. Are you on the right track financially, emotionally, relationally, physically, and spiritually? Have you stayed committed to your new year resolutions? Or, are you like some that say, “Nothing will ever DANYALE PATTERSON change for me.” They dread even getting out of bed to face the day, feeling defeated and discouraged. However, this is not how God created us to live. He wanted us to have joy, peace, and victory in our lives - the good life!

The Secret Many of us are not experiencing the kind of life that God desires for us because we are not understanding and applying the principles of the kingdom of God laid out in the B-I-B-L-E (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth). Jesus often taught in parables or stories to help people learn, but some never understand his message because it’s a mystery that has to be revealed. When his 12 apostles asked him why he taught the way that he did, he answered: “I have explained the secret about God’s kingdom to you, but for others I can use only stories. The reason is, “These people will look and look, but never see. They will listen and listen, but never understand.

If they did, they would turn to God and be forgiven.”

(Mathew 4: 11-12 CEV) Understanding is the Key The Bible is a supernatural book, and in order to understand spiritual things we need the Holy Spirit to help us. If you are having a hard time comprehending the Bible, you are not alone, because many have struggled with it. However, when they asked God to help them understand it, it was like a light bulb was turned on. This happened to the disciples after Jesus rose from the grave.

They really couldn’t understand why he had to die, but in Luke 24:45 (NLT) it states: “Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.”

PRAY THIS PRAYER: “How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that I can take refuge in the shadow of Your wings! LORD, You have done many wonders and have great plans for me. None can compare to You! Forgive me for letting my thoughts get in the way of your instructions for me.

I want to submit to you instead of doing what I think is best. Lord, I ask you to open up the eyes of my understanding, that I may know your word and hide it in my heart so I won’t sin against you. Help me to follow your ways. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”

Danyale Patterson is co-founder of Enlighten Ministries, a 501c3 organization with her husband Brandon Patterson. Contact her at www.danyale.com to share a testimony, send a prayer request, or book her to speak.

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HOSPITALS From Page 1 charity care, as there is no official or agency to enforce such requirements and the IRS has no explicit thresholds for charity care spending or eligibility.

Researchers said their study faced major limitations due to the unavailability and the unreliability of hospitals’ 990 tax filings. If hospitals are owned by state or local governments, the state doesn’t require the same transparency in their 990 tax returns as other nonprofits, creating a failure in oversight that covers more than three in 10 nonprofit hos-

pitals, including Atrium and UNC Health. UNC Health is state-owned and linked to the university system. Atrium Health System has 40 hospitals in four states and is organized under a local hospital board called The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority Board of Commissioners.

The N.C. Healthcare Association responded to the report with a statement on its website that read in part, "Hospitals’ charity care spending and community benefit investment activity is transparent and accountable. Through federal oversight by the Internal Revenue Service, it is regulated, reported, and audited.

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NORTH CAROLINA GASTON COUNTY CITY OF CHERRYVILLE CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that the Cherryville City Council will meet on Monday February 14th at 6:00 pm at the Cherryville Community Building 108 S. Jacob St. to hold a Public Hearing to consider the following: Special Use Permit for 126 West Main St. (Parcel# 129707) Deed: Book 5080 Page 2214.For B-1 zoning, Section 7.8.2 Residential Uses (A). Request presented by Cherryville Main St. LLC. 211 East Main St, Cherryville, NC 28021.

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Enforcement is the responsibility of the secretary of the United States Treasury. North Carolina’s nonprofit hospitals annually submit audits to state and federal tax regulators who determine each year that hospitals meet their tax status obligations. Non-compliance can result in a revocation of a hospital’s tax-exempt status, which has never happened in North Carolina. Instead, hospitals provide immense benefit, both patient- and community-focused, for the people of the state.

"Hospitals cannot just give everyone a charity care status," the statement continued.

"Under IRS rules, patients must provide financial information to be qualified. Patients who decide not to work with hospitals through the application process to be considered for charity care cannot be given free care."

IRS rules also allow hospitals to use multiple methods to measure the relationship between bad debt and charity care, making measuring hospitals’ performance difficult or impossible.

A press conference was Wednesday, Jan. 26, to discuss the report and what could be done to remediate the issues surrounding it. Those in attendance included Folwell, Rep. Edward Goodwin, R-Chowan; Rep. Howard J. Hunter III, D-Hertford; Sen. Jim Burgin, R-Harnett; Sen. Jay Chaudhuri, D-Wake; Marilyn Bartlett, C.P.A., National Academy of State Health Policy senior policy fellow; Dr. Vivian Ho, James A. Baker Institute Chair

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in Health Economics at Rice University; and Julie Havlak, N.C. State Health Plan.

“Health care is running North Carolina,” said Folwell.

“We are seeing the cartelization of health care. Wall Street, in many respects, is running health care, including drug costs.” He said newspaper reports state that hospitals are hiding the price of health care and people are charged different prices for the same procedure according to what type of insurance they have.

“We have a $34 billion unfunded health care liability in North Carolina. On top of that, we have some state employees that are having to work one week out of every four to pay the family premium. We can do better,” he said.

Havlak said unless a patient qualifies for charity care, hospitals try to collect on their bills either through damaging credit scores, suing patients, or encouraging patients to open up a credit card that can charge 18 perecent or higher.

“When you look in detail at the table, you will see multiple hospitals that are reporting very low levels of charity care despite the fact that there are high poverty rates in their county,” Ho said. She pointed to other states that are looking at options to correct similar problems, including a recommendation from Johns Hopkins University to remove some hospitals' non-profit tax exemption status.

“There are so many hospitals that are failing to report all the required information,” Ho said. “That puts North Carolin-

ians at a disadvantage.”

“The three things that I want to know if you are nonprofit, what is the value of your non-profit status? What is your total bad debt? What is your charity care?” said Burgin, offering to arrange a meeting between legislators and hospital officials to discuss the issue.

“I hate the idea that we are telling people that are already in a bad financial state to get a credit card with a high-interest rate that is going to make their credit worse," he added.

"I don’t want to do that to people, especially our state employees... The big problem is we don’t have the information. The hospitals say they do it (charity care). My challenge to them is show us that you do it.”

Chaudhuri cited reports that one in five state residents have medical debt, discouraging people from seeking health care and that disproportionately falls on low-income, rural, and minority families.

“When I look at the medical field trying to sign up people on credit cards and take advantage of them, it is predatory lending,” said Goodwin, whose district has three small hospitals, the largest one with 20 beds. “Corrective action needs to be taken. We can pass a couple of bills that will fix this. Tax exemptions can be put in place, and they can be taken out of place. People are being taken advantage of."

“Coming from one of the poorest districts in the state, this targets the poor,” said Hunter. “There needs to be

some accountability and transparency.”

“This isn’t about the people doing the work of healthcare,” said Folwell, who recounted having COVID in March 2020. “This is about the multimillion-dollar executives who run the multibillion-dollar corporations who disguise themselves as nonprofits. If we were ever known as the state with transparent health care, it would be an economic gold rush."

The N.C. Healthcare Association responded with their findings that hospitals have incurred more than $3 billion in unforeseeable expenses to fight the COIVD-19 pandemic, and like other industries are facing a worker shortage with 50 percent of hospitals’ expenses now being labor costs. According to the American Hospital Association, more than a third of hospitals expected to have negative operating margins through year-end 2021.

“Attacking and demonizing hospitals while their exhausted employees are working 24/7 to meet a pandemic peak in hospitalizations is distracting, disrespectful and potentially dangerous,” the statement read. “Throughout this week, North Carolina has seen new pandemic records reached for COVID-19 hospitalizations.

For the State Treasurer to decide that now is the time to publicly demonize the state’s hospitals is unconscionable.”

The legislators concluded by saying they would like to meet with healthcare officials involved in the process before introducing any legislation.

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IM BB teams lose to visiting Yellow Jackets Men currently 11-6 overall; ladies currently 2-15 overall

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info Cherryville High’s Ironmen basketball teams battled two very tough teams last week; one in an away game and the second in a home game at Nixon Gym on the Bud Black Court. A game with NCSD that was meant to be played at home on the 24th of January has been postponed, moved to another date.

Against Shelby The CHS Ironmen traveled to Shelby on Tuesday, Jan. 25 to play the Golden Lions.

First up in the away games were the Lady Ironmen, who suffered a 77-15 loss to the Lady Golden Lions. Individual scores for the varsity ladies were not available.

The varsity men took to the court and after a battle, lost to the Golden Lions by a score of 72-50.

The high scorer for the Ironmen in this game was junior guard Numarius Good with 12 points, followed by senior Jack Mulvey with 11

points.

Teammates Landon Hahn and Darrien Floyd each had 7 points. apiece to help in the game while sophomore Chance Hunt chipped in 6 points in an epic Ironmen effort against one of the tougher teams in the newly-created conference.

Junior Collin Huss had 4 points in this matchup while seniors Cooper Sloan (2 pts.) and Gavin Cease (shot 2 free throws and made one of them) added their efforts in the game.

Against BCHS The powerhouse Yellow Jackets, county rivals of the CHS Ironmen, visited Nixon Gym on Thursday, Jan. 27, and both BCHS hoops teams walked away with wins against the Ironmen basketball varsity squads.

After a 42-35 win by Coach Antonio Griggs’ CHS JV hoops squad over the JV Yellow Jackets, the varsity Lady Ironmen took to the court against the Lady Jackets, coached by Billy James.

The Lady Ironmen, coached

by Carrie Dalton and Callie Hahn gave great effort but fell at the final buzzer, 25-65, to the Lady Jackets.

Lady Ironman Terayha Bess tips the ball toward her fellow players at the start of the CHS/BCHS game last Thursday night at Nixon Gym. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) The leading scorer for the Lady Ironmen in this matchup was Krista Davis with 11 points, followed by senior Terayha Bess with 7 points.

Gabbie McCorkle had 5 points and Ragan Hovis scored 2 points for the Lady Ironmen.

The varsity Ironmen boys team – led by high scorer Carson Kelly with 14 points – gave it their best shot against

the Yellow Jackets, but Coach Danny McDowell’s BC squad won the second meeting between the two rival teams, 68-53 at the final buzzer.

Kelly was the only Ironman in double digits in this game.

Seniors Jack Mulvey and Landon Hahn scored 9 and 8 points respectively in this matchup, followed by teammates Carter Spangler and

CHS’ Gabbie McCorkle taking the ball down the court at the Ironmen/Yellow Jackets matchup on Thursday, Jan. 27.

Numarius Good, who each scored 5 points apiece. Senior Gavin Cease scored 4 points while Chance Hunt and Cooper Sloan each scored 3 points apiece. Junior Ethan Honeyman was fouled and he rounded out the Ironmen’s scoring as he bagged 2 points off of two made free throws.

Currently, the CHS varsity women are 2-15 overall; 1-9 in the SPC 1A-2A and the CHS varsity men are 11-6 overall

and 3-5 in the SPC 1A-2A. On Tuesday, Feb. 1, the Ironmen traveled to play Burns, and on Thursday, Feb. 3, the CHS hoops teams are slated to play an away game against the Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Gryphons with the JV game starting at 4:30, and the varsity games starting at p.m.

(Additional stats and info

by Susan L. Powell and Danny Eaker)

Ironman Numarius Good protects the ball from a Yellow Jackets defenseman who is trying to strip it from him.

Everybody scrambles to get the rebound from Ironman Chance Hunt’s free throw at the CHS/BCHS game last Thursday night at Nixon Gym.

Ironman Jack Mulvey makes a valiant effort at getting the shot up but the Yellow Jackets player has a hand on it.

As his CHS teammates look on, Ironman Carson Kelly looks for a way through a bevy of BCHS defenders.

Senior Ironmen player Landon Hahn goes for the layup against the BCHS defenders.

CHS Ironman Carson Kelly shooting a free throw against the Yellow Jackets.

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VALENTINE’S POPUP SHOP. Body Care Gifts and Hand Crafted Crafts for sale. Sat 2/12/22 8am till 6pm. 303 Kings St., Kings Mountain @ The Miracle Workers. Parking next door at Tim Moore’s Law Office. Questions (980) 251-5219

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Excellent references. Bathe, light housekeeping/cooking, meds, errands. 704-974-5706

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HOUSEWARES LIQUIDATION SALE. Save 70 to 90% off original retail. Cleaners, kitchen, and storage. All new $1.99, Baby, & Wedding sections. ONE DAY ONLY, Saturday, February 5th, 9am5pm at SIDE DOOR next to MIGHTY DOLLAR Forest City. CASH ONLY!

COATS PERFORMANCE YARN. 501 York Road, Kings Mountain, NC. 8 & 12 hour shifts. Apply within. For more info, email kimberly.durden@ coats.com or call 980-291-5331.

ONE ON ONE CARE is hiring for full/part time in the group homes for 2nd shift.

Transport experience recommended not required. Hrs are 2p-11p weekdays and 8p-8a weekends. Apply in person at 203 Lee St. Shelby WANTED SITTER MON.-FRI. FOR ELDER PERSON. Quiet setting, located Rutherford/ Polk County line area. Some housekeeping & errands required. Interested applicants please call Patty, 828-9805386 between 9am-7pm.

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Must pass Drug Screen. Call 864-590-7675 for more information. (864) 590-7675 teresachandler77@yahoo.com NOW HIRING Fulltime Pharmacy Technician Medical Arts Pharmacy, 108 East Grover Street, Shelby, NC Fulltime Dishwasher for The Hub Cafe inside Medical Arts Pharmacy (704) 487-8068

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Our school includes grades K5 through 12th with a low teacher-student ratio! Our goal is to keep monthly tuition cost low while offering a quality education in a Christian atmosphere. If accepted for enrollment some students may qualify for a full scholarship through the NC Opportunity Scholarship Program! We also offer dual enrollment classes with Cleveland Community College. Call our office number, visit our Facebook page, or Webpage for more information! charitychristianschool.org (704) 419-4574 charitychristianschool@gmail.com

EXPERIENCED CARPENTERS. If you are looking for a company where you can turn a job into a career, then you need to come work for us!

We provide on the job training, uniforms, tools, transportation to job sites, and a family style working environment. We have need for experienced Lead carpenters to perform work as part of a team in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Will be responsible for a full range of rough and finished skilled carpentry work. We are a licensed, certified restoration company, holding contractor licenses in both North and South Carolina. Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent. Experience in tear out, framing, decking, siding, installing doors and windows, insulation, drywall, and trim. Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment. Must have valid driver’s license (min. age 21 for insurance) and satisfactory driving record. Must pass background screening and drug testing.

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HOUSEWARES LIQUIDATION SALE. Save 70 to 90% off original retail. Cleaners, kitchen, and storage. All new $1.99, Baby, & Wedding sections. ONE DAY ONLY, Saturday, February 5th, 9am5pm at SIDE DOOR next to MIGHTY DOLLAR Forest City. CASH ONLY!

COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 (980) 295-5568 NEEDED: ONCE A MONTH HOUSEKEEPER. “Must be reliable & trustworthy”. Gastonia area. ALSO: Electric Chair for Sale. Call 980-745-5396 (Leave Voice Mail)

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

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NEED A LABORER. Apply in person at Auto Parts U Pull & Scrap Metal of Shelby, 1025 County Home Road, Shelby, NC. Must have a valid driver license. (704) 472-4666 SANDY RUN BAPTIST CHURCH Is seeking a part time Secretary, 15-20 hours per week. Exp. with Power Church Program preferred but not required. Send resume to office@sandyrunbaptist.org (704) 434-6771 SANDY RUN BAPTIST CHURCH Is seeking a part time Minister of Music. Please send resume to PO Box 297 Mooresboro, NC 28114 or office@sandyrunbaptist.org (704) 434-6771

BUSINESS SERVICES HANDYMAN. All rental and residential services. No job too small. Call Wray at 704674-0494

your Arctic Dreams Quark Expeditions has been exploring the Arctic for 30 years. Isn’t it time you joined us?

Voyages start at $11,913* Call one of our Polar Travel Advisors:

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BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

WALLING’S PAINTING AND CONSTRUCTION. Give us a call because we do it all.

Exterior/interior painting.

Pressure washing, roof and drywall patching and general repairs. Free Estimates and References. Ask for Marshall or leave mess.

(828) 201-5788 IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up.

I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drugfree, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. 980-295-0750.

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tune-up Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704-477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

TALL PINES CORPORATION Give us a call today for all your Grading, Excavation, Land Clearing, and Hauling needs! (704) 600-5438 tallpinesfarm19@ yahoo.com

YARD SALES RUTHERFORD COUNTY

HOUSEWARES LIQUIDATION SALE. Save 70 to 90% off original retail. Cleaners, kitchen, and storage. All new $1.99, Baby, & Wedding sections. ONE DAY ONLY, Saturday, February 5th, 9am5pm at SIDE DOOR next to MIGHTY DOLLAR Forest City. CASH ONLY!

FOR SALE FIREWOOD FOR SALE. All types already split. Can deliver. Truck & Trailer loads, starting at $75. Will negotiate.

704-466-7623 CEMETERY PLOTS FOR SALE Two cemetery plots $1600/ea. Or Best Offer.

Current market value $1850/ ea. Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery Shelby, NC. Plots located in Chimes Tower section. Seller pays transfer fee (225) 276-8033 gwen553@ bellsouth.net

ROOFING, SIDING, GUTTERS, LEAF GUARDS. TIM’S ROOF CONTRACTORS IS YOUR LOCAL PROFESSIONAL ON ALL TYPES OF SHINGLE ROOFING, METAL ROOFING, FLAT ROOFING AND WE INSTALL ALL STYLES AND COLORS OF VINYL SIDING, SOFFITS, FASCIA TRIM AND ALUMINUM WRAP. WE ARE HIGHLY RATED ON GOOGLE 4.9 STARS WITH 162 REVIEWS/ BBB ACCREDITED WITH AN A+ RATING/ BACKGROUND CHECKED PLUS OWENS CORNING PREFERRED CONTRACTORS STATUS. WE OFFER FREE QUOTES / ROOFING REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT SERVICES. CALL US TO TALK TO THE LOCAL PRO FOR SERVICES IN CLEVELAND, GASTON, LINCOLN AND RUTHERFORD COUNTIES. CALL US TODAY 980-522-5606 OR CONTACT US THROUGH OUR WEBSITE TIMSROOF. COM. WE WOULD LIKE TO EARN YOUR BUSINESS. (980) 522-5606 SALES@TIMSROOF.COM

ITEMS FOR SALE. One Ladies Urn for sale, 1 Male Maltese for sale and 6 inch stove pipes. Call 704-538-3809.

NEW UPWALKER Never Used, Don’t Wait! If interested, call 704-487-9344.

GE BLACK STOVE FOR SALE. Like new. $350 obo.

(704) 718-7975

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

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FRAME SHOP EQUIPMENT. Morso Chopper, Seal Commercial 210, C&H Glass Cutter, Oval & Round Master, Jr. Cut Glass and Mats. Mat Cutter. Call (704) 827-3128

DUMP TRAILERS “WE GOT ‘EM”. 6’x10’, 6’x12’ and 7’x14’ (5 & 7 Ton) “All the Options on All! contact J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. (828) 245-5895

PRO-FORM TREADMILL $100. And a BOWFLEX Workout Bench $100. call (704) 692-1573 ENTERTAINMENT TV CABINET W/SHELVES. white, 72’’highX42’’wideX22’’deep. $100. 4 new golf cart tires w/ chrome rims. $300. New entertainment center. $100. 828748-7985.

TRANSPORT CHAIR $95 Red transport chair 250lb limit, like new. Will deliver. Call Scooterman John (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com TWO CEMETERY PACKAGES at Eternal Hills, Rutherford County. Regular price $6,200. Will sell for $5,000.

Plots, vaults, opening/closing.

Text 828-289-2895.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Long wheelbase load. Fully loaded. $70.00/load. Delivered. 864-492-4793 or 803627-9408.

DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $9. Callahan Farms.

Cletus: 704-300-5341; Steve: 704-472-8865; Todd: 704692-1627 COUCH, 2 TABLES, 2 LAMPS $500. Grey Super Comfy Couch is less than a year old, two light colored wood end tables, two lamps.

(828) 315-0935 HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales. Call (704) 487-6855 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads!

Press Room Printing. 704482-2243. (704) 538-5788 TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy.

Bridges Riding Equipment.

Boiling Springs, NC. (704) 473-0867

NC4EVER.COM BEST DOG TENNIS BALL NC4Ever.com is where you get the BEST Tennis Ball for your dog!

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RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE “SPECIALIZING IN DECKS” Repairs and New Construction.

Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Contact Bob at (828) 476-6058 CAMP’S COMPLETE LAWN CARE and RESIDENTIAL FENCING. “30 + Years Experience”. Call Donnie at (704) 480-7405 TRIPLE D PAINTING, LLC. All your painting needs. Free estimates. Over 25 yrs experience! Framing, facial boards and much more wood work available! Making your home, building or business look new again. (704) 418-5736 childresstracy1@gmail.com SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”.

1st Quality Work! (863) 5321587 WORLDWIDE TRUCKING MOVING & GRADING Company. We offer grading and moving services. Anything from excavators to household items. We offer demo clearing, flooring contractors and also landscaping. Free estimates, insured. Will also deliver bulk to construction sites.

30 ft flatbed. (704) 297-5033

FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Seasoned Oak by truck load also bundles. Will deliver within 15 miles of Cherryville.

(704) 435-3970 2 GOLF CARTS FOR SALE. 1 is Carolina blue with weather cover and 1 white. 2 seats and good batteries. $4000 each. 704-477-3500 FORD BEDLINER 6.5 FT. (Fits 2015-2020 Ford Pickup) Tonneau Hard Cover. $300 (Paid $600) “Like new!” Call (704) 300-7563 WILL BUY. I Want to Buy old 45 records and 78’s call 704782-0647 ITEMS FOR SALE. Whirlpool Fridge - $650, New Stainless Steel Electric Whirlpool Stove, $830, New stainless steel kitchen sink faucet-$45. 513331-6031

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

828-980-0853, 704-476-9383.

WANT TO BUY DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars.

Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175.

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

(828) 577-4197 CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228 WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

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

WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

FARM & GARDEN DAMAGED BEE EQUIPMENT SALE. One day only!

Sat. Feb. 5, 10am-1pm. Forest City Farmers Market. For more info call 828-980-1823.

8 GAME ROOSTERS $10 EACH. 7 Hens $5 each. 704477-5175, (704) 937-7448 HOUSEWARES LIQUIDATION SALE. Save 70 to 90% off original retail. Cleaners, kitchen, and storage. All new $1.99, Baby, & Wedding sections. ONE DAY ONLY, Saturday, February 5th, 9am5pm at SIDE DOOR next to MIGHTY DOLLAR Forest City. CASH ONLY! ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455.

TRAILERS, EQUIPMENT, DECKOVERS, GOOSENECK DUMP. CAR HAULER, HIGH SIDE, ENCLOSED. Cash, Credit Cards, Financing, Rent to Own Options. J. Johnson Sales INC. Forest City, NC 828-245-5895.

GAME CHICKENS SALE. 980-552-9108.

FOR

DOBERMAN PINSCHER PUPPIES READY. NOW Born 11/22/21. Full-blooded. All males. 1st shots, tails docked, dew claws removed. CKC $600. 29702 area. Text 864492-5385 (864) 492-5385 I HAVE TOY POODLE PUPPIES. 6 weeks old, CKC, $1,500. (828) 289-8844

RENT TO OWN CARPORTS, BUILDINGS GARAGES. J. Johnson Sales Inc., Forest City, NC. Call 828-245-5895.

CARPORTS, GARAGES, RV COVERS, BOAT TRACTOR COVERS IN STOCK. Areas largest on site display. Best Selection, Options. Quality you can getting one place! J. Johnson Sales, Inc. Forest City, NC. 828-245-5895.

FLAG POLES & FLAGS. 15ft., 20ft., 25ft. “All American Made!” Delivery and installation is available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City, NC. Call 828-245-5895.

HARD SHELL TRUCK BED COVER. Undercover brand truck bed cover. Fits Ford Super Duty 6 3/4 ft bed. Ruby Red color. Good condition. Not on truck now. $500. Come get it! (704) 718-7230 preachermathis@ yahoo.com

JAZZY ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR $350 2 yr old Jazzy power wheelchair.

FDA Class II Medical Device. (828) 315-0935

PETS & LIVESTOCK

HORSE HAY FOR SALE. Square bales $6, round bales $40. (704) 692-6325 PURE RAW LOCAL HONEY. $18 per quart, $10 per pint.

Produced in Rutherford County. Call or text Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823.

LAWN MOWER TRAILERS. 4 WHEELER TRAILERS, SMALL & LARGE TRAILERS. “We Got’Em” J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

BUILDINGS, GARAGES, SHOPS with Concrete Slab.

“We Got’Em”and “We do them Turn Key” J. Johnson Sales INC., Forest City, NC. 828245-5895.

STORAGE BUILDINGS. “We Buy, Sell, Trade” J. Johnson Sales INC. Forest City, NC 828-245-5895.

TWO POMERANIAN PUPPIES. CKC Pomeranian Puppies 8 weeks soft brown and white in color. One male and one female up to date on Vaccine and worming. Puppy comes with puppy pack, first weeks food, vaccine and worming current record and future needs. 100% Pomeranian Bloodline. Delivery arranged in two State area.$1500 each.

Don 864-492-5128 CKC breeder since 2014. (864) 492-5138 dvcaldwell38@gmail.com

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REAL ESTATE

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BEAUTIFUL LABRADOODLES Born 11/14/2021 F2’s.

No shedding, 2 males, one red, one black. I also have 2 straight haired doddles (reduced pricing) Vet checked and first shots on all. Text for more info. Located in Gaffney (864) 492-2880

2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Call for Price. Braunability Handicap Van. Side entry ramp. Transfer driver seat. Ideal van for disabled person who uses a wheel chair and can still drive.

Equipped to add hand controls. (704) 692-6248 buck@ walker-woodworking.com

CLEVELAND COUNTY

CLEVELAND COUNTY

CLEVELAND COUNTY

FOR SALE BY OWNER 3.80 acres of land on Gold Farm Road near Boiling Springs Elementary School. County water $18,200 per acre or obo 704-300-1137

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

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

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

Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, (704) 482-7723

BEAGLE PUPPIES. ONE boy- FIVE girls. Puppies will be ready for their forever homes on February 12, 2022. They will have been wormed and 1st shots. $800.00 each. (304) 419-4041

TAILS UP STANDARD POODLES. AKC registered standard poodle puppies, 8 & 9 wks. Parents OFA certified, Embark tested, AKC Reunite microchipped, shots, dewormed, tails docked, no dewclaws, health certificate, ch bloodlines, 2 year guarantee, brown, black, red, apricot, Partis limited 2000, full 2500 website: tailsupstandards.com or Facebook page: Tails Up Standard Poodles (318) 614-1130 debsummerscales777@gmail.com KENNELS, DOG KENNELS, DOG HOUSES. 7x7x4, 5x10x6, 10x10x4, 10x10x6, 10x20x6, 20x20x6. Roof tops. Delivery & Installation is Available! J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City,NC. 828-245-5895.

AKC REGISTERED LAB PUPPIES. Black and chocolate.

Ready middle of March. Parents on site. Champion Bloodline.

Great disposition. $925. Taking deposits, $250. 704-914-8241 FREE TO GOOD HOME Male mixed breed puppy. 8 months old. Small, about 15 pounds. Full of energy. Favors Boston Terrier.

(704) 472-4844

MILL-SEC K9 OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Starting at $25.00 Rutherford County area. Board and train options available. 828755-7335.

ADULT QUAIL $5 EACH. Quail Chicks $1.50 ea. Quail eggs $3 per doz, 50% hatch rate guaranteed. (704) 476-9943

CARS & TRUCKS 2013 RAM 1500 116,171 miles, $24500, super clean truck.

Ram 1500. 5.7 Hemi. Has a fifth wheel with two ball hitches, (one 4” ext), lights plug in bed and brake box. I am just buying a 2500. Beautiful truck. It’s the Big Horn edition. Heated seats, power everything, heated steering wheel, sprayed bed liner, rear sensors, 5 1/2 foot bed, tow/haul package, 20” AT tires, four door, etc. It has been used rarely to pull a horse trailer.

Two key fobs. Just serviced and put in a new battery. No wrecks.

I have title. (704) 578-2827 ivy_ baker@hotmail.com

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VACATIONS NEWLY RENOVATED BEACH HOUSE in OCEAN LAKES. 2 bedroom, 2 bath.

Also pullout couch, golf cart.

Weeks and weekends. Call 704-472-5182 OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659.

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY ROSE HILL MEMORIAL PARK PLOTS. For Sale. $800 each for (2) spaces.

Section 1, Lot number 74 Spaces 1 & 2. These are in the center section and prime locations.

Lawndale, NC 28090 (919) 696-7867 sfweichel@gmail.com

POLK COUNTY POLK COUNTY, SUNNYVIEW, NC. FOR SALE BY OWNER. Convenient location, 8 acre Restricted Estate Lot. Owner Finance Available.

Call 828-429-3287.

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $195 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

Home Improvement White-Glove Service from America’s Top Movers. Fully insured and bonded. Let us take the stress out of your out of state move. FREE QUOTES! Call: 855-8212782 Home Improvement Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-877-649-1190 Home Improvement Never Pay For Covered Home Repairs Again!

Complete Care Home

Warranty COVERS ALL MAJOR SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES. 30 DAY RISK FREE. $200.00 OFF + 2 FREE Months! 866-501-1596 Miscellaneous The Generac PWRcell, a solar plus battery storage system. SAVE money, reduce your reliance on the grid, prepare for power outages and power your home.

Full installation services available. $0 Down Financing Option. Request a FREE, no obligation, quote today. Call 1-866-642-1883 Miscellaneous DONATE YOUR CAR OR TRUCK TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible,

John Chavis Middle School, in Cherryville, is a Public Service Academy school. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

CHS is one of Gaston County Schools’ Pubic Service Academy Schools.

From Page 1 Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences; Health Sciences Academy @ East Gaston High School; Highland School of Technology; iAccelerate Academy @ Ashbrook High School; Leadership Academy @ North Gaston High School; and Technology and Industrial Engineering Academy

3 BEDROOM 1 BATH. $950 RENT, $950 DEPOSIT, $25 Application Fee. 1008 E. Marion St. Shelby. 704-214-4180, 704-472-3100.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY HOUSE FOR RENT 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Newly renovated! Spindale. Walking distance to the library and police station. (828) 424-0017 FOR RENT 3 BEDROOM. 1 BATH, plus basement. $800 rent, $800 deposit. 228 Tryon Road. Rutherfordton, N C. (828) 222-8128 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828-382-0475.

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, (704) 487-6354

OAKLAND ROAD 2BR APARTMENT. Like new. Appliances, sewer, water, garbage included. $595. Small efficiency all utilities included. $450 plus deposit/references.

828-248-1776.

STATEWIDE CLASSIFIED NETWORK ADS Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. CALL 1-855869-7055 Miscellaneous Become a published author!

Publications sold at all major secular & specialty Christian bookstores. CALL Christian Faith Publishing for your FREE author submission kit.

1-855-658-2057 Miscellaneous Denied Social Security Disability? Appeal! If you’re 50+, filed SSD and denied, our attorneys can help! Win or Pay Nothing! Strong, recent work history needed. 877553-0252 [Steppacher Law Offices LLC Principal Office: 224 Adams Ave Scranton PA 18503]

10/6/21 12:35 AM

@ Bessemer City High School.

Online Learning –Gaston County Virtual Academy (grades K-12).

Hagans noted the school choice programs “…are open to students who live in Gaston County and will be in kindergarten, sixth grade, or ninth grade next year; however, a few programs have limited space available at other grade levels.”

“Parents with a child who

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.

DUPLEX IN SHELBY. 2 bedroom 1 bath, Non Smoker, Not HAP eligible, No Pets, $595 month. Lease, references, credit/background check required. If no answer leave message. (704) 482-7504

BILL

FAIR

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

currently attends a private school, charter school, virtual school, or home school are encouraged to attend one of the School Choice Fairs and submit a school choice application,” he wrote, adding, “Parents may apply online at www.gaston.k12. nc.us/schoolchoice. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, March 18 at 5 p.m. The lottery will be held on April 14.”

From Page 2 is an inherently legislative duty,” Bitzer said.

Both through legal filings in the lawsuit and in public statements supporting postponement of the primaries until June, Republican leadership stresses the importance of the General Assembly being able to draw, then redraw the maps.

But courts can and have, both at the state and federal levels, put conditions on how legislators can redraw maps once their first attempts are deemed unconstitutional. The courts could appoint a “special master,” or independent outside expert, to review the maps before approving them, Bitzer said.

The Supreme Court could also decide to go with an entirely different process should it deem the maps unconstitutional. In 2018, the Republican-controlled legislature made appellate judicial elections partisan. Now, the state’s highest court sits four Democrats and three Republicans, perhaps explaining Republican anxiety over the decision and timing of drawing new maps.

“Never be surprised by anything that happens in North Carolina politics nowadays,” Bitzer said.

Timelines and justifications The state Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the redistricting case on Feb. 2.

The court will then have

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to issue a ruling, a process that often takes months but in this case is expected to take only days.

If the court rules that there is no problem with the maps, there seems to be little issue with carrying out the elections on the current timeline.

The debate starts with the possibility that the state Supreme Court rules that the maps are unconstitutional. In that case, either the legislature or a special master will need to redraw the maps.

In order to run elections on the current schedule with primaries on May 17, the N.C. State Board of Elections will need finalized maps no later than Feb. 23, according to board spokesperson Pat Gannon.

Republicans say that is not enough time for the court to make its decision and for the legislature to redraw the maps.

Speaking for the Democrats, House Minority Leader Robert Reives II said the legislature should not interfere with the court’s schedule before it even has a chance to hear the case, let alone make a decision.

Each party claims that if it doesn’t get its way, voters will lose confidence in the election. Reives said passing the bill gives the appearance that the legislature is interfering with the courts.

During discussion on the Senate Redistricting and Elections Committee, Republican Co-Chair Warren Daniel said passing the

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bill will reduce voter confusion.

Neither politician provided any evidence for those claims.

Daniel also stated that delaying the primary date would give potential candidates more time to decide whether they would like to run and which district to run in.

Both in that Senate committee and on the House floor, Democrats asked about the timing of the June primary, which is currently scheduled for the last week of school. Schools often close and serve as voting locations on election days, but that would likely not be an option in the final week of classes, making it more difficult to find places to vote.

Gov. Roy Cooper has not said whether he will veto the bill. If he does, the unanimous Democratic opposition to the bill in the legislature would suggest Republicans would not have enough votes to override the veto.

Instead of commenting on the veto, Cooper’s press secretary, Jordan Monaghan, said, “Legislators should avoid additional attempts to undermine the voting process.”

Monaghan did not respond to questions about how a further postponement of the election would undermine voting. The State Board of Elections will be able to run the primaries on May 17 or June 7, according to Gannon.

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Post 100 Junior and Senior Legion Players of the year selected Haynes It was noted that Will “…pitched and played multiple positions for Post 100 Juniors. This was his first year of Legion ball.

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Wilson, NCAL Senior Player of the Year, is coached by veteran Legion Head Coach Bob Reynolds.

Zach has played two seasons for the Senior team. It would have been three seasons, but the

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