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Volume 116 • Issue 11
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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Homesley, Robinson inducted into NC American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame March 5 induction ceremony also includes Senior and Junior Legion players as well as two additional inductees by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
On Saturday, March 5, two Cherryville men were inducted into the 2021 class of the North Carolina American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame. The two were Post 100 American Legion Commander Mike Robinson and former umpire Sam Homesley, also a member of Post 100. Two Cherryville inductions gives town 15 of its own in auspicious Hall of Fame. The 2022 ceremony was
held at the Cherryville Post 100 Legion hut and the inductees, in addition to Robinson and Homesley, were David Ellis, of Post 102 (Ahoskie), and Jerald D. “Danny” Rollins, of Post 39 (Greenville). Also recognized that night were North Carolina Players of the Year, Junior Legion Player of the Year Will Blackburn, and Senior Player of the Year, Zach Wilson. While Blackburn was present for the event, Wilson was playing and was unable to attend. His award was accepted by his Senior Legion coach, Bobby Reynolds. Carl “Lil Booze” Dellinger was recognized during the ceremony as well for his years of dedication and sponsorship to Cherryville Post 100 baseball. Numerous Legion dig-
nitaries were present at the event, not the least of which was past National Commander Bill Oxford and Jim Quinlan, Dept. of NC Commander, and Cherryville City Councilwoman and American Legion Auxiliary President for the Dept. of NC. Others representing various Legion areas and state positions were there as well. Homesley, it was noted at the event, was a Cherryville High and East Carolina graduate, a longtime school teacher, and coach at Burns High School. Additionally, he was a Vietnam veteran and a longtime high school and Legion baseball umpire who worked two Legion regional tournaments and 12 N.C. state tournaments. In introducing him, Area See BASEBALL, Page 4
Post 100 Legion Commander Mike Robinson receives his plaque at the March 5 Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the American Legion building. His brother, Tony Robinson (left), who is a member of the Sons of the American Legion, had just presented him with his plaque. (MEP Eagle/CF Media photo)
Thursday ribbon cutting officially opens Turner Animal Clinic Dr. Turner noted how the town of Cherryville has grown by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
A Thursday, March 10, Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting officially opened a new business in Cherryville – Turner Animal Clinic, located at 600 West Church Street, Suite C. The new veterinary clinic, which has been at their location since Jan. 31 of this year, officially opened Feb. 11. The Clinic is owned and operated by
Dr. Bret M. Turner, DVM, and his wife, Marci, who is his Vet Tech. Former education professional and family friend, Millicent Heavner, rounds out the crew of three in the office. The clinic is in the space that formerly housed the medical practice of Dr. George Bradley, who is now retired. Dr. Turner is an NC State grad and had worked previously at the Cherryville Animal Hospital. Dr. Turner noted how the town of Cherryville has grown, adding he and his wife saw the town “had a demand” for their services to help in – and be a part of – that growth. See TURNER, Page 6
Surrounded by his wife, Marci (to his left), and a host of Clinic staff, family and friends, as well as Cherryville City and Chamber officials, Dr. Bret Turner (center front) wields the big scissors as he cuts the ribbon, signifying that Turner Animal Clinic is officially “open for business” in Cherryville! (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)
State Supreme Court to fast-track DAR looking for donated items case against NC voter ID law for Crossnore Communities by MITCH KOKAI
Items will benefit Crossnore’s Blair Fraley Sales Store
Carolina Journal
The N.C. Supreme Court has agreed to take up a lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s voter ID law. The high court’s decision removes the case from the state Court of Appeals and places it on a faster track for final resolution. Action from the Supreme Court this year could be significant. Democrats hold a 4-3 majority among the court’s justices, but two Democratic seats are up for election in 2022. Had the
by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info
The N.C. Supreme Court in session. (photo by Maya Reagan/Carolina Journal) case followed a standard path through the appellate courts, it’s possible the suit would not have reached the
state Supreme Court until after the election. Republicans outnumber See VOTER ID, Page 2
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Chairperson Louanna Kiser is asking those who can to help them out as they endeavor to help the Crossnore Communities for Children. Mrs. Kiser noted recently (via email) that, “Now is the time to have a spring clean out!” To that end, she said the Daughters of the American Revolution, Tryon Resolves
Chapter, Cherryville, will “…collect household items, jewelry, books, gently used clothing and miscellaneous items to benefit Crossnore Communities for Children Blair Fraley Sales Store.” As for how long the DAR, Tryon Resolves has been doing this, Mrs. Kiser said, “I found out they have done it for two years, then COVID hit. We didn’t do it in 2020 and 2021.” That said, now is the time for them to resume helping the group out as they can. She continued, “Blair Fraley was a young girl from Cherryville who died tragically in a bicycle accident. Items should be in good condition; no cracks or chips.
Clothing should be clean with no holes or tears.” Kiser said the Cherryville Fire Department will be the collection center of record to bring donations, adding, “We will start collecting the donated items from Monday, March 14, through Wednesday, March 23.” Kiser noted that, according to the Crossnore website, Crossnore Communities for Children is “…a non-profit 501 (c) 3 child welfare organization supporting children and families in crisis from North Carolina. They offer a continuum of services for children at risk of entering the child welfare system, See DAR, Page 2
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