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NC American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame ceremony March 5 Two Cherryville inductions gives town 15 of its own in auspicious Hall of Fame by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

On Saturday, March 5, two Cherryville men will be inducted into the 2021 class of the North Carolina American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame. The two are Post 100 American Legion Commander Mike Robinson and former umpire Sam Homesley, also a member of Post 100. Returning once again to

the “City Where Life Blossoms”, the 2022 ceremony will be held at the Cherryville Post 100 Legion Hut and starts at 6:30 p.m. According to Area IV Baseball Commissioner Jerry Hudson the inductees are, in addition to Mr. Robinson and Mr. Homesley, David Ellis, of Post 102 (Ahoskie), and Jerald D. “Danny” Rollins, of Post 39 (Greenville). Also to be recognized are North Carolina Players of the Year, Will Blackburn (Junior Player of the Year), and Zach Wilson (Senior Player of the Year). Last year, Mr. Hudson noted that he and Mark Cauble, and Terry Melton were all inducted at the American

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Legion Convention in Raleigh. Said Jerry, “For many years the AL Hall of Fame has been at many different Posts throughout the state

as hosted by those various Posts.” Longtime sports writer Richard Walker’s web site, www.CarolinasSportsHub. com, noted that, “…Homes-

WILL BLACKBURN Junior Legion Player of the Year.

ZACH WILSON Senior Legion Player of the Year

ley is a Cherryville High and East Carolina graduate who was a longtime school teacher and coach at Burns

High School. “A 45-year Legion member and Vietnam veteran, See BASEBALL, Page 2

Student mask Nine individuals arrested by CPD rules lifted officers on diverse drug charges After legislature’s vote, Cooper’s announcement by THERESA OPEKA Carolina Journal

Mask mandates are stripping away across the state as school districts vote to end nearly two-year requirements that students

in grades K through 12 remain masked for up to eight hours a day. As of Monday Feb 21, 2022, fewer than 50 school systems in North Carolina currently have mask mandates standing and this week even more are eliminating the requirement them, according to the N.C. School Board’s Association. See MASK, Page 2

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

In a recent media release, Cherryville Police Chief Cam Jenks and Capt. Brian Doolittle reported that on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 officers from their department were able to complete a six-month-long drug investigation involv-

ing multiple cases. As a result of these investigations, nine people were arrested and charged. Chief Jenks noted that all resulted from several traffic stops, all resulting as well in several arrests. Chief Jenks said the various charges range from PWISMD of a Controlled Substance, Sell & Delivery of a Controlled Substance,

Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Maintaining a Dwelling for Sale of a Controlled Substance. “Our officers seized 115.5 grams (4.1oz) of the following type of drugs; methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana, and Xanax,” added Capt. Doolittle. Charged with some of the crimes listed above are Eric Lee Etter, 62,

4004 Chestnut Woods Dr., Kings Mountain (charged and arrested; he received a $10,000 unsecure bond); Anthony Dewayne Cox, 53, 113 Banks Dr., Crouse, (charged and arrested; he was given a $ 10,000 secure bond); Monica Lynn Martin, 34, 416 Pine St., Cherryville (charged and arrested; she was given a See ARRESTS, Page 2

CHS’ Kadin Beaver signs to play for Methodist U’s Monarchs by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Cherryville Ironmen football player Kadin Beaver has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to play football for the Methodist University Monarchs, an NCAA Division III school. The Monarchs are a member of the USA South Athletic Conference (USA South). The college, a private

university established in 1956, is located in Fayetteville, NC. Kadin, along with his friend and fellow Ironmen teammate, Cooper Sloan, each signed their LOIs in the library at CHS, with their respective family members and a whole host of teammates, students, and friends present. Ironmen head football coach Tim Pruitt said of the, “I am proud of these

two, and this is the first time I have had two (football) players at this (signing) table.” He continued, “These young men both took ownership of their roles on and off the field and showed leadership in the game and off the field. I appreciate all the two of them did for the team. Thank you to the parents as well for also taking it upon yourselves to help out See BEAVER, Page 4

In the front row (L-R): mom Jayna Sloan, Cooper Sloan, and dad, Jim Sloan. In the back row (L-R): assistant football coach Scott Jenkins, head football coach Tim Pruitt, brother, Eli Sloan, AD Scott Harrill, and CHS Principal, Shawn Hubers. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Ironmen gridiron’s Cooper Sloan signs to play for Defiance College by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

In the front row (L-R): grandparents Flip and Carol Dow, Kadin, and parents Ashlye and Buster Beaver; and on the back row (L-R): Assistant football coach Scott Jenkins, head football coach Tim Pruitt, AD Scott Harrill, CHS Principal Shawn Hubers, and Student Pastor – Cherryville First Baptist Church, Jhoan Alfaro. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

CHS senior, Cooper Sloan, the son of Jim and Jayna Sloan, recently signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to play football as a running back for the Defiance College Yellowjackets, a Division III school, located in Defiance, Ohio. Sloan, a CHS Ironmen for three years, played football

for head coach Tim Pruitt as a running back, a free safety, and an outside linebacker. In addition to his parents, he has two brothers, Colton Sloan and Eli Sloan, and a sister-n-law, Kylie Sloan. Mom Jayna said Cooper has known since he was eight years old that he wanted to play college football, adding he has played football in five different states: Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Washington state,

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Illinois, and North Carolina, playing in the running back position the entire time he has played football. Ironmen head football coach Tim Pruitt said of the two, “I am proud of these two, and this is the first time I have had two (football) players at this (signing) table.” He continued, “These young men both took ownership of their roles on and off See SLOAN, Page 3

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CHERRYVILLE – Joe Willard Martin, 80, of East Academy St., passed away Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022 at his residence. He was born Feb. 9, 1942 in Cleveland County to the late Henry and Rosie Earwood Martin. Joe retired after 28 years from Carolina Freight and went on to work a number of years cooking on the grill at Medical Center Pharmacy. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Joe enjoyed woodworking but his biggest passion was working on and restoring cars. He was also an artist who was very talented with drawing and sketching. He loved his little dogs, Rocky, and the late Willie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry and Harold Martin. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Nancella Harden Martin; son, Tracy Martin; brothers, Frank Martin, Tommy Martin, David Martin (Frances), Steve Martin (Sherry), John “Bud” Martin (Tippi), and Ronnie Martin (Teresa); sisters, Mary Champion and Dot Carter; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. A memorial service was held Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 11 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Bill Lowe officiating. Burial was private. The family received friends Tuesday from 10 to 10:45 a.m., prior to the service in the church sanctuary. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 107 W. Academy St., Cherryville NC, 28021, or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC, 28150. Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com. Carpenter – Porter Funeral and Cremation Service served the family of Mr. Martin.

ARRESTS From Page 1 $25,000 secure bond); Dewayne Spivey, 62, 1745 River Rd., Lincolnton, who was charged and still has outstanding warrants; William David Wright, 26, 340 Hephzibah Church Rd., Crouse, who was charged and still has outstanding warrants); Johnny Dean Willis DOB; 26, of 702 Old Stubbs Rd., Cherryville (arrested and charged, he received a $1,500 unsecure bond); Alvin Dorian Phelps, 31, 309 South Mountain Rd., Cherryville (was arrested and charged); Michael Alan Byers, 21, 119 ZA Hunter Rd., Bessemer City (arrested and charged, he received a $ 50,000 secure bond); and Alvin Deshuan Hunter, 30, 153 ZA Hunter Rd., Bessemer City (arrested and received a $ 2,500 secure bond). There is no further information available at this time, but if you have any information pertaining to any of these arrests, please contact Cpt. Brian Doolittle at (704) 435-1717.

JOHN WILLIAM FLOWERS already incarcerated in the Gaston County Jail, being held on a probation violation, and was served with the new charges on Feb. 21, 2022. The investigation continues and anyone with any further information is asked to contact Det. R.L. Smith at (704) 866-3320, or Crimestoppers at (704) 861-8000. There is no further information available at this time.

North Carolina teacher and student are masked as she teaches him his reading assignment. Photo provided

MASK From Page 1 Wake County Public School System, the school district surrounding North Carolina’s capital city of Raleigh, announced that its indoor mask mandate will end effective Feb. 25, 2022. Meantime, Wayne County school boards voted to lift mask mandates effective Friday, Feb. 18, and Lee County’s mandate is lifted effective on as of Feb. 21. School officials say their decisions were based on infection rates, which have been falling since mid-January, but also based the latest announcement from the state Department of Health and Human Services and Gov. Roy Cooper. On Thursday, Feb. 17, Cooper called for an end to local mask mandates for schools and local governments, though state lawmakers seemingly forced his hand. Also on Feb. 17, the N.C. General Assembly passed the Free the Smiles Act that gives parents, not the state, the right to decide whether their child wears a mask to school. The House ultimately passed the measure, 76-42. The Senate passed it 29-17. Cooper’s announcement calling for easing mask restrictions was made just hours before the measure was to face committee discussions and votes. “I am glad the governor is coming to our position on this,” House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, told lawmakers, referencing letters sent to Cooper. “These decisions should be based on science, but not political science.” Cooper, a Democrat, cited declining COVID19 cases, vaccines, and boosters, expanded testing, available PPE, and treatments. Kody Kinsley, state health secretary, echoed

Cooper’s comments in the news conference Thursday. If trends continue to improve, starting March 7 schools and other low-risk settings can consider moving to voluntary masking at the discretion of local authorities. Children and staff in the Wake County School System have been wearing masks since March 2020. Amy Marshall, who heads the Carolina Teachers Alliance, sent a letter Thursday on behalf of the alliance school staff and parent affiliate membership to Wake County schools Superintendent Cathy Moore and system board members, urging them to lift the mask mandate immediately. “The legislature revealed the will of the people on the school mask mandate issue,” she said. In the letter, Marshall urges the school board to meet before Tuesday, Feb. 22, so children and teachers return to class after the President’s Day weekend without masks. “If you drag this out, you will cause further disruptions and more learning loss,” Marshall added. “Putting out a 'teaser' the way you did will place an undue burden on WCPSS staff members, as they try to enforce your continued mask mandate.” A rally was held Feb. 16 by CTA, the American Teachers Alliance, Open-NC-US, and Wake County’s Moms for Liberty to end the mask mandate in Wake County Schools. Chatham, Cumberland, Johnston, Moore, Henderson, Davidson, Union, Sampson counties are among those that have already moved to mask-optional policies, with Edgecombe, Northampton, and Franklin counties scheduled to consider mask optional policies in the coming weeks. Pushback from parents, teachers, and other community members has caused legislators and gov-

Mark’s Church Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, by GCSO deputies on one count of a warrant from another agency. 2-23: Lindsey Elizabeth Mauney, 33, 361 Sperling Dr., Cherryville, was arrested at 1535 Shelby Hwy., Cherryville, by GCPD officers on one count of simple assault. 2-23: Daniel Allen Seate, 33, 361 Sperling Dr., Cherryville, was arrested at 1535 Shelby Hwy., Cherryville, by GCPD officers on one count of simple assault.

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and 2005.” His web site further noted, “The induction of Homesley and Robinson gives Cherryville 15 members of the N.C. American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame; Ezra V. Moss, Sr. (1971 class), Edmond Sullivan (1972), John R. Smith (1974), John Mosteller (1977), Aaron Moss (1981), Ronald 'Scoop’ Kiser (1984), Hugh Putnam (1986), Hugh 'Buzz’ Peeler (1988), Bill Abernethy (1998), Rocky Bennett (2006), Bobby Reynolds (2007), David 'Benny’ Blanton (2008) and Jerry Hudson (2020) were previous inductees.” Hudson added that Sam, “…umpired high school (and) American Legion baseball for 37 years”, adding that for “…over 25 years” Sam and he umpired together high school, American Legion games, State Championships, and Regionals.” Jerry said, “Bob Beason is Chairman of Hall of Fame Committee. Members are himself (Area IV Baseball Commissioner Hudson), and Mark Cauble, the NC State Baseball

From Page 1 Homesley also was a longtime high school and Legion baseball umpire who worked two Legion regional tournaments and 12 N.C. state tournaments.” Walker’s site continued, “Robinson is a Cherryville High graduate who was a truck driver for 35 years. A Vietnam veteran, Robinson has been Cherryville Post 100 commander the past eight years during which time he has worked every Post 100 baseball game.” Walker also went into more detail concerning the number of times the event has been hosted by Post 100. Wrote Walker, “It’ll be the sixth time the event has been held in Cherryville and the eighth time in Gaston County. Cherryville hosted in 1977, 1982, 1985, 1987 and 1993, and Gastonia hosted in 1971 ernors to take a step back and revisit the guidance on mask mandates for children. Critics say wearing masks not only hurts children’s learning abilities but also affects them socially and mentally. Cooper had until Feb. 27 to sign or veto the bill but indicated that he will not support moving those decision rights to parents, calling it unwise and irresponsible. “Are we going to let people pick and choose which public health rules they are going to follow?” Cooper asked members of the media in the Thursday (Feb. 17) press conference.

INCIDENTS 2-18: Cherryville women report larceny of a motor vehicle by listed suspect who took a Toyota Tundra pickup truck w/o their permission. Est. value of the stolen vehicle: $10,000. Closed/cleared by exception; prosecution declined. 2-19: Cherryville man reports destruction of personal property by listed suspect who burned said personal property (two shirts; value: $40, and one pair of jeans; value: $20.) Closed/cleared by arrest. 2-19: Cherryville business and store employee report 2nd degree trespassing and concealment of goods by listed suspect who committed listed incidents at store. Stolen items: one Gorilla glue ($8.88); and one Bluetooth MP3 cord ($7.96). Closed/ cleared by arrest. 2-20: Cherryville grocery and store manager report counterfeit $20 bill passed at their store by unknown person(s). Bill was seized. Closed/cleared by other means. 2-20: CPD officer reports DWLR, fictitious registration plate, and WSOJ on listed suspect who had outstanding warrants, displayed the fictitious tag, and had OL revoked. Closed/cleared by arrest. 2-21: CPD officer reports DWLR, DR/allow reg. plate expired, and expired inspec-

tion sticker by listed subject who was driving while his OL was revoked. Closed/cleared by arrest. 2-22: Cherryville man reports larceny by unnamed subject who stole items from the porch of the residence. Stolen items: one pair of Reebok tennis shoes ($46), and one pair of Fila track tennis shoes ($65). Case is active and under further investigation. 2-22: GCPD officers report further investigation into larceny from a building at 695 S. Pink St., Cherryville. 2-22: Cherryville gas and convenience store reports counterfeiting/forgery by unknown person(s) who passed counterfeit money at their station/store. Case is listed as inactive. 2-23: GCPD officers report a new investigation into a simple assault at 1535 Shelby Hwy., Cherryville. 2-23: Cherryville woman reports unlawful use of a motor vehicle by listed suspect who took listed vehicle (Honda Odyssey LX) w/o permission. Est. value of vehicle: $9,000. Case is active and under further investigation. WRECKS 2-19: A vehicle driven by Ashley Marie Diane Hall, 30, 1228 High Shoals Rd., Lincolnton, was traveling west on Oliver St., when an unnamed male child, 4, address listed as being from Lincolnton, ran into the roadway and the two, according to the police report, collided. The child was treated at the scene by GEMS, but no further information regarding the extent of injuries or if the child was transported to a hospital was provided. Chairman. For his part, Post 100 member and veteran Sam Homesley said, “I am honored to be inducted! I had fun and appreciate the American Legion recognizing me for all the hard work I put in.” Cherryville’s Post 100 American Legion Commander Mike Robinson said, “I really do appreciate the honor to be inducted. However, it’s all thanks to my veteran brothers and sisters at Post 100. It is all of them that have helped me get any recognition I have gotten now and over the years. This honor and my induction is as much about them as it is me, especially for me to be in the position I am in at this time, as their Post Commander. Honestly, we are all like a family here at Post 100. I appreciate all of them!” For more information on this or other Cherryville or local high school or Legion sports history, visit Richard Walker’s website, at www. CarolinasSportsHub.com. For those wishing to come to the ceremony, Mr. Hudson said tickets can be purchased at the door.

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Gaston County Police have charged John William Flowers, 35, of 148 Summit Ave., Mt. Holly, with six (6) felony counts of 2nd degree sexual exploitation of a child and six (6) felony counts of 3rd degree sexual exploitation of a child. The charges are the result of an investigation started after a cybercrime tip was received from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) in February 2022. In February of 2020 County Police detectives charged Flowers with six (6) felonies related to the possession of child pornography. The previous charges and investigation were also the result of a cybertip received through the ICAC Task Force. In February 2022 County Police served a search warrant on Flowers’ electronic media and located/seized over 100 images and videos of child pornography. Flowers was

ARRESTS 2-17: Stevie Marie Hoyle, 41, 304 Hephzibah Church Rd., Crouse, was arrested at this same address by GCPD officers for three (3) counts of an OFA (contempt of court/ perjury/court violation). 2-18: Anthony Dewayne Cox, 53, 113 Banks Dr., Cherryville, was arrested at this same address by GCPD officers on one count of a warrant from another agency. 2-19: Misty Faye Ledbetter, 39, 411 N. Pine St., Apt. 21, Cherryville; one count misdemeanor destruction of personal property. $1,500 unsecured bond. 2-19: Michael Robert Carver, Jr., 36, 216 Putnam St., Cherryville; one count each 2nd degree trespassing and concealment of goods. $25,000 secured bond. 2-20: Jaquayla Avaonny Littlejohn, 29, 300 Doc Wehunt Rd., Cherryville, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Gastonia, by GCSO deputies on one count of a warrant from another agency. 2-20: Jaquayla Avaonny Littlejohn, 29, 300 Doc Wehunt Rd., Cherryville; one count each DWLR, fictitious registration plate, and WSOJ (Gaston Co. Court). $2,000 secured bond. 2-21: Kyle James Potyrala, 30, 1733 8th Street Dr. NE, Apt. F, Hickory; DWLR, DR/allow reg. plate expired, and expired inspection sticker. Summons/cited. 2-21: Amber Darleen McDaniel, 32, 301 E. Sixth St., Cherryville, was arrested at this address by GCPD officers for three (3) counts of an OFA (contempt of court/ perjury/court violation). 2-22: Justin Robert Baldwin, 39, 202 Green Way Ave., Cherryville, was arrested at Donna Ave., and Crowders Creek Rd. Gaston County, by GCPD officers on one count of a warrant from another agency. 2-22: Steven Dewayne Faulkenbury, 59, 251 St.

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The Gaston County Friends of the Library Book Sale returns! And in “real-time” no less! No more virtual browsing, etc. Playdough Playdate – Thursday, March 3, at 10:30 a.m. LEGO Club – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month (March 8, and 22) Family Storytime – Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., except March 3 Teen Anime Club – Thursday, March 10, at 4:30 p.m. Hooks, Needles & Thread – Friday, March 11, at 11 a.m. Happy March! We are busy planning our summer programs and are very excited about this year’s ‘Summer Reading’ theme, “Oceans of Possibilities.” The last day of school for Gaston County students is Wednesday, June 1. With the first day of ‘Summer Reading’ falling on that Wednesday, it also means we’ll be open until 6 p.m., plenty of

time to pick up the kids, then run by the library, get registered, and load up with lots of great titles. We already have some fabulous events lined up, including the return of Soap Bubble Circus (Monday, June 6 at 10:30 a.m.) as well as offerings from some of our favorite community partners like the Schiele Museum. Perhaps the biggest news we have received will be a performance by Roger Day, one of Ms. Traci’s favorite children’s musicians! He will be in Cherryville on Monday, June 13, at 10:30 a.m., and yes, we’re are very much hoping to hear all our

favorite songs of his. ‘Summer Reading’ for all ages will run until Saturday, Aug. 27. Mark your calendars! The other wonderful news for this week is the return of the big book sale put on by our Gaston County Friends of the Library. As you may remember, the sale was held virtually in the fall of 2020 and the tough decision was made not to have a sale at all in 2021. We are thrilled that not only is the sale back, in-person, but that it will be held over two weeks this year AND online! As we wrote a few weeks ago, there are major renovations taking place at our Main Branch in Gastonia. One of the areas under construction is the auditorium, the very large room that is used for events, programs, and – you got it – the book sale. Because this year’s sale will be held upstairs in the multi-purpose room which is much smaller, the deci-

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The last real, in-person Library book sale by the Friends of Gaston Library was the 2019 book sale. (photo provided) sion was made to run the sale over a two-week period. The in-person dates are Wednesday, April 20, through Saturday, April 23, and Wednesday, April 27, through Saturday, April 30. There will also be book bundles available online from

Monday, April 11, through Saturday, April 30. We hope these changes will bring joy to those who have greatly missed the annual book sale. We’ll keep our community updated as the sale dates near. For more information about all things library-re-

lated, 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. And, as always, stay safe and Happy reading!

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set up a weight room where Cooper spent hours lifting on his own over the off season, gaining 30 pounds and growing three inches taller. “It was very rewarding to see his commitment and the results were building his confidence as well,” said Jim, who added that with a 3.8 grade point average he has worked as hard academically as he has on the football field. “He will be attending college on an academic scholarship which ensures he is set for his path to graduation and it won't depend on his athletic career,” said Jayna. Jim noted a few weeks ago there were lots of tears to go around at the Sloan house as their oldest son, Colton, was able to Facetime them from Army basic training. “He didn’t want to talk to Jayna or myself, and even shortened his time talking to his wife, Kylie that day. Colton only wanted to talk to Cooper about his college journey and listen to him talk about his recent campus visits. Cooper had made his decision and was able to tell Colton while their youngest brother, Eli was watching that he had decided to commit to Defiance College in

Defiance, Ohio. I still remember vividly Colton yelling to his platoon mates his brother was going to play college football.” Cooper said his family would be close while at Defiance and be able to watch him play often. The Sloans know that, as parents hearing their kids be excited and supportive of each other is about as good as it gets, and knowing they have another four years of watching him do what he loves is also as good as it gets. For Cooper, it all feels, as he said, “…really great! It’s been a dream of mine since I was young.” Coach Harrill said of Cooper, “He is one of the hardest working student athletes to come through CHS in some time. He never complains, always gives one-hundred percent effort!” Principal of CHS, Shawn Hubers said of the two signees, “Kadin and Cooper are exemplary student athletes. The way both young men conduct themselves in the classroom and on the athletic field is something to be admired. They will be missed at Cherryville High School.”

From Page 1 the field and showed leadership in the game and off the field. I appreciate all the two of them did for the team. Thank you to the parents as well for also taking it upon yourselves to help out during the season feeding the team.” After tearing his ACL in 8th grade and surgery and physical therapy, he came back. His dad, Jim, noted Cooper’s commitment to his therapy and recovery was “a lot of fun to watch” in spite of what he saw originally on the MRI. A big challenge happened when the family moved to Cherryville, after being a big part of the football program in his school in Illinois. “He quickly acclimated despite the unknown here in Cherryville,” said Jayna and Jim, adding that “…alongside Kadin Beaver the two of them became the leaders of the program. As Cooper has done everywhere he has been he developed friends stayed focused on his goal and turned the move into a great experience.” They said between his sophomore and junior year they

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Robinson calls for accountability, discipline in K-12 public schools by DAVID BASS Carolina Journal

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is calling for broad reforms to the K-12 education system in North Carolina. Robinson's comments came during a standing committee meeting on Monday, Feb. 21, that touched on themes of accountability, discipline, and restoring common sense. Robinson, a Republican, specifically called out a lack of discipline in public school classrooms, the presence of political issues and agenda-driven indoctrination, missing transparency, and lack of rigor in the curriculum to train students for the job market. The state’s first black lieutenant governor took aim at administrators who prioritize social engineering above the basics of reading, writing, and mathematics. “There is no reason to be sitting in an elementary school class and have a teacher talking to children about social engineering, when the child can’t spell ‘social’ or ‘engineering,’” said Robinson. “During the Civil War, we had sixth-

MARK ROBINSON (photo by Maya Reagan, Carolina Journal) grade students who were learning Greek and Latin. Now we can’t even get our children to read on grade level with all the money and technology we have today. It’s a sad state.” Robinson’s comments came during the latest meeting of the N.C. House Select Committee on an Education System for North Carolina’s Future. The group has been tasked with spending the next two years researching the best approaches in the world of K-12 education and making recommendations. In remarks to the committee, Robinson cited recent end-of-grade test scores

for the 2020-21 school year to show how public schools are underperforming. Those results showed that over half of K-12 students passed state exams. “The question we need to ask ourselves in North Carolina is why we spend half of our state budget on education and our numbers look like that? That is abysmal. That is failure,” he said. Robinson also set his sights on lack of discipline, control, and safety in the classroom. He cited one story from a teacher who is a 24-year veteran of the profession but plans to quit due to discipline and safety issues in the classroom.

He referenced statistics showing that N.C. high school classrooms have nearly double the crime rate compared to the state as a whole. “Teachers have got to stop going to school in fear for themselves, and the same goes for our students,” Robinson said. “We see the chaos in our schools and part of the reason why is because we’re no longer providing the discipline in those walls that we need to.” Robinson decried the disconnect between K-12 public education and the demands of the modern work force. He pointed to the arrival of companies like Boom and Apple to North Carolina, but said schools are inadequately preparing students for these jobs. For solutions, Robinson recommended enhancing apprenticeship and trackbased education that directly prepares students for jobs. He also pushed for the expansion of school choice through growing the Opportunity Scholarship Program, increasing access to charter and magnet schools, and boosting homeschooling.

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The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control system has a new commissioner. It gets continued reassurance from its boards and warehouse operator that they’ll get it right and, to that end, the newly created ABC Advisory Committee meant to push them to do so. Yet, in myriad ways, it’s mostly still the old N.C. ABC system. Liquor held by local boards – the source from merchants and consumers alike – remains in short supply, a problem more pronounced in the larger counties, such as Forsyth and Wake, and boards are still struggling to learn a new ordering system implemented this summer. Lawmakers have taken steps toward modernizing a system now pushing 90 years old, but issues inherent with a state-controlled monopoly and store managers indifferent to customers’ wants and needs persist. Further, more efficient systems in Virginia – also state-controlled – and South Carolina – which is private – push N.C. residents across the border for rare products and even easily found products such as Jack Daniel’s and Jameson.

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BEAVER From Page 1 during the season feeding the team.” CHS Athletic Director Scott Harrill said, “Kadin is an amazing young man who is on the Student Leadership Council for Athletics. He is one of the best leaders CHS has produced.” Principal of CHS Shawn Hubers agreed, adding about the two, “Kadin and Cooper are exemplary student athletes. The way both young men conduct themselves in the classroom and on the athletic field is something to be admired. They will be missed at Cherryville High School.” Kadin’s parents are Buster and Ashlye Beaver, and his brother, Zane Beaver, is a baseball player who played at CHS and for Post 100 American Legion. His grandparents are Flip and Carol Dow of Gastonia and the late Lyman and Brenda Kay Beaver. The Dows commented, “We are very excited for him! He knows football as he has played since age five.” Kadin said has played football for CHS for four years as quarterback, a long

“It comes down to the county manager doing his or her job,” says Jason Ruth, vice president of N.C. Bar Owners Association. In New Hanover County, he says, board managers have worked to get direct shipments from distillers, “and that’s what saved us.” Some customers aren’t so fortunate “It’s hit or miss across the state,” says Ruth, who owns a couple of successful neighborhood bars around Wilmington. In the ABC store on S.W. Cary Parkway, smack-dab in one of the more affluent areas in the state, shelves are bereft of most Scotch brands and any bourbon beyond that not highly marketed and recognizable No other state, even most of the 16 others under state control, Ruth says, is having a similar experience. “I can drive across the border in South Carolina and find anything I need.” N.C. ABC says it’s committed to fixing ongoing problems with supply and the state’s warehouses, operated by LB&B Associates. In March 2021, the ABC Commission voted unanimously to recommend See ABC, Page 6 snapper, tight end, and as a middle and an outside linebacker. On his signing, he noted, “I am really excited about signing for them and look forward to playing at Methodist and being a Monarch!” Dad, Buster said, “We’re really proud of him and with his decision. When he toured the campus he loved it and that helped with his decision quite a bit.” Said mom, Ashlye, “He has played football since he was five years old. In March 2016 he was the recipient of Carolinas Pop Warner Little Scholars scholarship in the amount of $500, which was placed into a reserve account and will be sent to Methodist upon his graduation from CHS.” She continued, “Kadin has always been a leader on and off the field; he has never been afraid to put the extra work in to achieve his goals. Kadin has never met a stranger. He sees the good in everyone and has a heart of gold. Kadin is a great athlete but will be the first to tell you that without God in his life, succeeding in football would not be possible. We are super excited we get to continue watching him play the game he loves!”

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Have you read your Bible today? told or a letter was Did you know that simply being writa good perten. Of course, it centage of helps to have chapChristians ters and verses so regularly we can track alongread one side during Bible chapter of studies, but consider Proverbs a what this means for JHOAN ALFARO day? Prova book like ProvStudent Pastor, erbs is dierbs. First Baptist Church, vided into As a child I was Cherryville more than always confused by 20 chapreading more than ters, with just one proverb a day. Let those chapters each having alone one chapter of Provover a dozen verses. There erbs a day. Each proverb are many trivia facts about seemed so profound that the Bible that often go un- it merited meditating over told. one proverb at a time. Of For instance, did you course, reading one verse know that when the Bible a day is also silly because was written there were in doing so we rip things no chapters or verses? In completely out of context every historical instance and context is everything, a story was simply being dear friend.

I say some crazy things sometimes. I’ve been told I have a funny way of saying the word: pizza. This is because of my cultural context. As some of you may know, I was born in Colombia, South America. From time to time some of you will overhear me speaking Spanish and it never fails to surprise me how many people do not know of my Spanish background. As with all cultures, Spanish folks have their own proverbs (refranes). Most of them do not translate well. For example: “The shrimp that falls asleep the current will take him. “Warned soldier will not die in battle.” Now, in America we have proverbs of our own. For example: “The

early bird gets the worm”; “Don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater” These proverbs are part of our cultures and some of them are even rooted and grounded in Scripture. My father, now a pastor, was a lawyer, and my mother a licensed psychologist. Now, I am the middle spawn of these two geniuses and as you can imagine there was one specific proverb an infinitely patient mother constantly used to warn me. She would say: “Jhoan Sebastian, don’t go looking for what you haven’t lost.” God’s word teaches us that both the flesh and the spirt are searching. You see, God’s word reminds us that if we seek righteousness, we will find

life. If we knock, ask, and seek for righteousness – we can find life, wisdom, and peace in abundance. Dear friend, please do not miss this. The same is true of evil. If we knock, ask, and seek after lawlessness we will find despair, confusion, and destruction. This is why God says you must be fully armored up and aware of the roaring lion who seeks to devour, to destroy, and to sift you like wheat. As Christians we are tasked with walking in the Spirit. We are called to be holy. We are to ask for wisdom from our Father who freely gives it. We do not have to perish if we will instead be full of knowledge. So do not wait for a warm fuzzy feeling, a

horoscope, a sign, a color, a number, or a symbol in the sky. God has given us all knowledge concerning life and Godliness! His Word is profitable that you might be fulfilled. Jesus promised to sanctify you by His Word under the guardianship of the Holy Spirt. Your life does not have to be full of despair, confusion and destruction. So, whether you start reading a proverb a day or a chapter of Proverbs a day – I hope you will, in God’s grace and through His word, seek righteousness, for there you will find life in abundance. Have you read your Bible today? (Prov. 21:21; 2 Pet. 1:3; Matt. 7:7; Eph. 6; and Hos. 4:6)

Don’t Miss Out Cherryville Area My husband and I went out for breakfast at First Watch. They were packed and we were put on theIr waiting list. They told me I would receive a text when the table was ready. I gave them my number, but never checked my phone. Instead, I was busy doing something else that kept me from looking forward to being seated DANYALE PATTERSON for the meal! Pay Attention to the Messages I was so distracted that morning, I never saw the following messages: • You’re next in line. Please head to the host now. • Your table is ready. We will hold it for 2 minutes. • We have removed you from the waitlist. Sorry we missed you. I hate to admit it, but I was distracted by complaining about a situation that I didn’t like at the workplace. We almost missed out, because I wasn’t paying attention to the instructions I was given! Just like that scenario, I believe we can lose opportunities and blessings that God wants to give us because we are not focused on what he has said. Isaiah 28:23 (NIV) states, “Listen and hear my voice; pay attention and hear what I say.” Complaining is a huge distraction in our lives, because it causes us to be preoccupied on what we don’t like, instead of the wonderful things that God is doing in our lives. Fortunately, my husband asked me if I had checked my phone. He said that he saw my phone light up, and he was right. Just like my husband was trying to get me to pay attention, the Holy Spirit is always gently reminding us what we should be doing and what the Father has said. John 14:26 (NIV) says, “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” Grace Although I was taken off the list, I went up to the hostess, apologized for missing the text and she seated us. We had a great time and a delicious breakfast. Thank God for his mercy and grace! God longs to be good to us and he wants us to get it right. If we repent and obey his directions, he will help us. 2 Chronicles 30:9b (ESV) says, “For the LORD your God is gracious and merciful and will not turn away his face from you, if you return to him.” PRAY THIS PRAYER: “Dear Lord - You are worthy of all my praise. You are good and your mercy endures forever. Forgive me for not being attentive to your directions. Help me to focus on your words and obey them. I also ask that you help me to be alert and watchful, so that I will not miss out on what you want to do in me, for me, and through me. Father, I want to please you in everything I say and do. 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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Mt. Zion Baptist Church 112 Mt. Zion Church Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-9636

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First Church of the Nazarene 301 North Elm Street Cherryville, NC 828-838-2428 First Presbyterian Church 107 West Academy Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6064 First United Methodist Church 601 N. Pink St. Cherryville, NC 704-435-6732 First Wesleyan Church 800 North Pink Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6069 Free Saints Chapel Church 813 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-0949 Gospel Way Baptist Church 3904 Tryon Courthouse Rd. Cherryville, NC 866-356-3219 Jesus Servant Ministries 108 N. Mountain St. Cherryville, NC 704-769-8085 Legacy Church 805 Self Street Cherryville, NC 704-457-9615

Revival Tabernacle 1104 Delview Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-4073

Word of Faith Ministry 306 Doc Wehunt Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-5560

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

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Basketball Ironmen end season with a Sectional first round loss Team finishes 16-9 overall; 6-6 in SPC 1A/2A by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

It wasn’t the way they wanted things to end; is it ever? The CHS Ironmen varsity boys lost in the first round of the Sectional playoffs on Tuesday night, Feb. 22, to the Maroon Devils of Swain County by a score of 78-100 in a tough matchup at Swain County. Still, the youngsters and their tough coaching squad finished the season at 16 and 9 overall, and at 6 and 6 in conference play, all the while working together to nail down a stellar 400th career win for their coach and mentor, Scott Harrill. The team loses four

ABC From Page 4 the state award a new 10year contract for warehouse services to LB&B, the target of an audit in 2018 that has, over previous years, cost the state about $13.5 million. The ABC concurred with the audit and promised to fix the myriad issues, including a focus on accountability and efficient delivery. The agreement, the ABC says, includes a requirement of nearly error-free and ontime deliveries as well as increased delivery frequency to the state’s 171 local ABC boards. LB&B has operated the state warehouse system since 2003. A new software system was implemented in early July and, LB&B attorney Ben Thompson told lawmakers this fall, customers are still learning to use it. Some local ABC boards are reluctant to use the new system at all, continuing to use the older system, which connects suppliers and customers with the warehouse.

The 2021-2022 CHS Ironmen varsity men’s basketball team (L-R) front row (seated) are: Khanye Kennedy, Nate Bookout, Chance Hunt, Carson Kelly, Numarius Good, Carter Spangler, Landon Hahn, and Darrien Floyd. Standing (L-R) are: Manager David Hargraves, Assistant Coach Dr. Bud Black, Assistant Coach Dennis Tate, Cooper Sloan, Gavin Cease, Ethan Honeyman, Jack Mulvey, Collin Huss, Manager Will Gates, Head Coach and CHS A.D., Scott Harrill, and Assistant Coach Antonio Griggs. (Absent when the photo was made was Manager Lee Roy Montgomery.) (Eagle/CF Media file photo by Michael E. Powell) amazing seniors this year in the persons of Gavin Cease, Jack Mulvey, Cooper Sloan, and Carter

Spangler, but the youngsters – four juniors and four sophomores – coming up behind them are no less

talented; no less committed to racking up more wins on the boards come next hoops season.

In March, Gov. Roy Cooper appointed Hank Bauer chairman of the N.C. ABC Commission. Bauer replaced A.D. Zander Guy Jr., who abruptly resigned in September. Bauer, a news release says, is former general manager at Empire Distributors, where he also served as the director of sales and on-premise director. He takes over during a turbulent time for the ABC, as the state warehouse struggles to get liquor into staterun stores, now highlighted by empty shelves and outof-stock signs. The ABC, in responding to the problems and spurned by recent legislation, recently created an ABC Board Advisory Committee, which plans to quarterly to provide recommendations to the commission related to allocated products and other distribution-related issues. It includes nine members, but, outside the distillers, it’s short on people who actually buy spirituous liquor to sell to the public. The board’s members,

a news release says, are: Pete Barger, Southern Distilling Co.; Brian Call, Call Family Distillers; Michael Yates, Republic National Distributing Co.; Meredith McCormack, Beam Suntory of Wake Forest; Greg Stallings, ABC Commission; Walter Harris, chairman of the Chatham County ABC board in Pittsboro; Joel Keith of the Wake County ABC board; Jason Smith, N.C. Restaurant and Lodging Association; and Robert Fleming, Fleming Brothers Farm. Ruth called the idea of creating a board without a plethora of permit holders “absurd.” “You can’t have a successful situation without having a permit holder on there,” says Ruth, who intimated the board itself will contribute to an already bloated bureaucracy. Spokesman Jeff Strickland told Carolina Journal the ABC Commission asked that the local ABC boards form this advisory committee to enhance and

streamline feedback the commission gets from local ABC boards. The ABC doesn’t want to tell the boards how to run the committee. “It is the commission’s goal for this committee to be independently organized by the ABC boards, with a focus on providing reports and recommendations to the commission about how to improve distribution or other board-related topics,” Strickland said. “The initial advisory committee members were selected by their fellow ABC board representatives who were in attendance. To ensure statewide representation, the general managers split into four groups along geographic lines and selected representatives for those regions. It will be up to these individuals to coordinate the next meeting, determine the plan for filling out the committee membership structure, and make sure all 171 ABC boards have input and are part of the process.”

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS OF ROGER JOSEPH ROY Having qualified as Co-Executors of the Estate of Roger Joseph Roy, 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 9th day of May, 2022, 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 9th day of February, 2022. Roger Levesque Co-Executor Stephen Cruz Co-Executor Counsel for the Estate: PALMER E. HUFFSTETLER, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW 106 North Cherry Street Cherryville, NC 28021 Telephone: 704-435-4907 CE (2/09, 16, 23 & 3/02/2022)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS Having qualified on 26th of January, 2022 as Executor of the Estate of GERALD GENE WILLIAMS, 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 Gerald Gene Williams II, Executor on or before the 9th day of May, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 9th day of February, 2022. Gerald Gene Williams II 112 Silkgrass way Clayton, NC 27527 CE (2/09, 16, 23 & 3/02/2022)

The 20-seed Ironmen had to travel to 13-seed Swain County to play the Maroon Devils. The senior-heavy Swain County hoops squad came out with some hot shooting and good speed, but the Ironmen were able to keep things close (15-22) as the first quarter ended. Sadly, the CHS men never led in the game since getting behind in that first quarter of play. Junior Carson Kelly was four-for-four at the freethrow line and ended up with 25 points in the game while teammate Landon Hahn had 15 points in the game, and was two-for-two at the foul line. Senior Jack Mulvey had 11 points in this game, was 3-for-five at the free-throw line; junior Numarius Good had nine points in the game; senior Gavin Cease had six points and eight rebounds, and sophomore Khanye Kennedy had two points. In the words of Coach Harrill, “The Ironmen ran into a hot shooting Swain team that played their best game of the year according to the Maroon Devils head coach and had four players score more than 20 points each. The Ironmen gave a great effort after getting down early. Cherryville battled back and tied the score just before half. Car-

son Kelly led the Ironmen with 25 points, Landon Hahn had another stellar game. Senior Jack Mulvey played good on both ends of the court. Senior Gavin Cease came out strong and played well. Carter Spangler, another senior, gave great minutes and was stellar on the defensive end. Senior Cooper Sloan, who improved tremendously all year, battled all night in the paint.” Harrill continued, “This season has been a great year. We played with tremendous heart and effort all year. I feel like the kids gave everything they had every night. I am so thankful for the seniors and their hard work. These young men will be missed greatly. Jack, Gavin, Carter, and Cooper are four outstanding young men that will have great impacts in society in a positive way. I am proud to call each of them an Ironmen for life! The passion they play with is amazing. For the returning players, I know the desire and effort to win is there daily. What a great joy it was for us coaches to have the privilege to coach all 13 of these young men. Once again, Ironmen basketball made us proud!” (Additional information/stats by Danny Eaker & Susan Powell)

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK In the Matter of the Estate of: JERRY DALE McKENZIE, Deceased ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE Having qualified on the 11th day of February, 2022 as Administrator of the Estate of Jerry Dale McKenzie, deceased, late of Gaston County, North Carolina this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 25th day of May, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment. This the 23rd day of February, 2022 C. Andrew Neisler, Jr. CLONINGER & NEISLER P.O. Box 515 Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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In the Matter of the Estate of: ANGELITA H. FOSTER, Deceased

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Having qualified on 4th day of February, 2022 as Administrator CTA of the Estate of DOROTHY DELLINGER PUNCH; AKA, DOROTHY JEAN PUNCH, 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, Nathan Forb, Administrator CTA, on or before the 23rd day of May, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 23rd day of February, 2022.

EXECUTRIX NOTICE Having qualified on the 3rd day of November, 2021 as Executrix of the Estate of Angelita H. Foster, deceased, late of Gaston County, North Carolina this is to notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the decedent to exhibit the same to the undersigned Executrix on or before the 25th day of May, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the estate should make immediate payment. This the 23rd day of February, 2022

Nathan Forb, Administrator CTA Estate of: Dorothy Dellinger Punch; aka, Dorothy Jean Punch Counsel for the Estate McINTYRE ELDER LAW 233 E. Graham Street Shelby, NC 28150 CE (2/23, 3/02, 09, & 16/2022)

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Having qualified on 12th of January, 2022 as Administrator CTA of the Estate of KENNETH RAY CORN, 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, C. Andrew Neisler, Jr., Administrator CTA on or before the 18th day of May, 2022 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms, and corporations indebted to the said estate to please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

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This the 16th day of February, 2022.

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Four from CHS on rosters for the 2022 West/Midwest 1A All-Star Basketball Games by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

According to a recent media release from the organizers of the West/ Midwest 1A All-Star Basketball game to be held Saturday, March 19, at Cherokee High School, there will be four from Cherryville High School at those games. As everyone pretty much knows, only the top players from Cherryville, Bessemer City and Highland Tech High Schools, along with other stellar performers from 13 other schools, will compete in the games come March 19. The players from CHS are: Terayha Bess for the Midwest Girls team; Jack Mulvey and Gavin Cease for the Midwest Boys team, and lastly, CHS AD and head basketball coach, Scott Harrill as one of three coaches of the Midwest team.

The remaining players and coaches and the schools they represent and the team on which they will play/coach are listed as follows: West Girls – Torin Rogers, Amber Martin, and Calista Adams (Murphy); Leilaya McMillan (Cherokee); Mazie Helpman and Savana Smith (Swain County); Emily Mealer (Andrews); Breanna Passmore (Nantahala); Lila Payne (Hayesville); Hayley Borino, Julia Schmitt, Reese Schmitt, and Ava Schmitt (Highlands); Yeika Jimenez and Halee Anderson (Robbinsville). They are coached by Coach Brett Lamb, of Highlands. For the Midwest Girls, there is Addie Beck and Mari Maya (Avery County); Ivy McGee (Mountain Heritage); Kaitlyn Rowe, Elise Richards and Margaret Schweppe (Thomas Jefferson); Amaya Seltun (Highland

SCOTT HARRILL CHS AD and Head Basketball Coach

TERAYHA BESS CHS Senior and Lady Ironmen player

JACK MULVEY CHS Senior and Ironmen player

GAVIN CEASE CHS Senior and Ironmen player

Tech); Savannah Banks, Chandra Jenkins, and Chloe Canter (Mitchell). Coaches are Susie Shelton (Mountain Heritage); Brandon Young (Thomas Jefferson); and Allison Phillips (Avery County). For the West Boys, there is Colby Ashe and Jake McTaggert (Hayesville); Isiah Collins, Don-

navain Groenewald, Carter Kirkland, Cooper Hyatt, and Cameron Blankenship (Swain County); Kamdyn Jordan (Robbinsville); Don Bradley and Jordan Arkansas (Cherokee); M Sam Bradford and Kolby Stiles (Hiwassee Dam); Jeffrey Olvera (Highlands); Michael Martinez (Blue Ridge); and Hunter

Laney (Murphy). They are coached by Aaron Hogner (Cherokee), and Scotty McMahan (Swain County). For the Midwest Boys, there is Isaiah Hicks and Malachi Prescott (Thomas Jefferson); Tim Hollifield and Ethan Willis (Mitchell); Gabe Silvers and Sage Austin (Mountain Heritage); Daylin Pritchard and

Brayden Schutt (Draughn); Andrew Stamey (Rosman); Marcus Milliron (Avery County); and Kevin Foster and Luke Whitted (Highland Tech). Their coaches, along with CHS’ Coach Harrill, are Hank Newsom (Mountain Heritage); and Steven Jones (Thomas Jefferson).

Four CHS grapplers make it to the State Tournament During last week’s Championship 2022 NCHSAA 1A Wrestling State Tournament, two CHS wrestlers made it into the Final Placements. They are: at 152 pounds – in 2nd Place, Chase Miller; and at 182 pounds and finishing the state in 3rd Place is Mason Grindstaff of Cherryville. Starting with the Quarterfinal Round of the 2022 NCHSAA 1A Wrestling State Tournament, and moving on through until the finals and consolation matches, here is how the four CHS wrestlers who made it to the state tournament fared. In the Quarterfinals, the young men competed well with two of them, Chase Miller (152 weight class) getting a win in sudden victory period 1, over South Stanley’s Michael Gabbard, and Mason Grindstaff (182 weight class), getting a win by decision over Uwharrie Charter’s Jaden Maness. The following are the stats for the quarterfinal matches/weight classes in which the four wrestled: 120 lb. – Tristan Hale (South Davidson, 47-0) won by tech fall over CHS’ Robbie Bowman (33-18) (TF1.5 2:48 [15-0]); 152 lb. – Chase Miller (Cherryville, 44-7) won in sudden victory period 1 over Michael Gabbard (South Stanly, 32-5) (SV-1 7-3);

160 lb. – Isaac Williams (Union Academy, 31-7) won by fall over Kam Bolin (Cherryville, 38-12) (Fall 3:36); and 182 lb. – Mason Grindstaff (Cherryville, 37-7) won by decision over Jaden Maness (Uwharrie Charter, 37-11) (Dec 6-2). In the Championship Semifinals, held on Friday, Feb. 18, in the 152 lb. class, Chase Miller (Cherryville, 45-7) won by fall over Dylan Ramage (East Wilkes, 28-14) (Fall 2:43), and Kyle Fink (Robbinsville, 45-4) won by major decision over Mason Grindstaff (Cherryville, 37-8) (MD 9-1). In the 2022 NCHSAA Individual Wrestling State Tournament Consolation Round Results – Final Day, on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, the results were: 182 pound class – 3rd Place Match, Mason Grindstaff (Cherryville, 39-8) won by decision over Jaden Maness (Uwharrie Charter, 39-12) (Dec 4-1). In the 1A Wrestling State Tournament Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022 Consolation Semifinals, the results were: in the 160 pound class, Bradley Parker (Avery County, 31-4) won by fall over Kam Bolin (Cherryville, 39-13) (Fall 1:30), while in the 182 pound class, Cherryville’s Mason Grindstaff (398) won by fall over Noah

ROBBIE BOWMAN Maltba (Mitchell, 27-17) (Fall 0:59). In the 2022 NCHSAA 1A Wrestling State Tournament Consolation First Round (also on Saturday, Feb. 19, in the 120 pounds classification, Robbuinsville’s Logan Hyde (23-11) won by decision over Robbie Bowman (Cherryville, 33-19) (Dec 11-7). In the 160 pound class, CHS’ Kam Bolin (39-13) won by fall over Darren Joyner (Southside, 10-6) (Fall 1:00). In the 1A Wrestling State Tournament, Saturday, Feb. 19, Consolation Semifinals, in the 160 pound class, Bradley Parker (Avery County, 31-4) won by fall over Kam Bolin (Cherryville, 39-13) (Fall 1:30), while in the 182 pound class Mason Grindstaff (Cherryville, 39-8) won by fall over Noah Maltba (Mitchell,

The 2022 CHS Ironmen wrestling team: Back Row L-R: Chase Miller, Kam Bolin, Caleb Hovis, Jack Dellinger, Mason Grindstaff, and Tobias Miller; Middle Row L-R: Alyssa Roberts, Aiden Farmer, Robbie Bowman, Abram Avery, & Camron Gatza; Front Row L-R: Yanet Guadarrama-Hernandez and Josie Roper. (photos provided)

CHASE MILLER 27-17) (Fall 0:59). In the tournament’s Championship Finals, held also on Saturday, Feb. 19,

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These four CHS Ironmen wrestlers – Kam Bolin, Mason Grindstaff, Chase Miller, and Robbie Bowman – all qualified in their respective weight classes in last week’s Western 1A wrestling West Regionals action. With them are Head coach Matt Powers (far left), and assistant coach Brandon Shull (right).

2022 CHS Softball Schedule Thursday, March 3rd @ Stuart Cramer Friday, March 4th Lincoln Charter @ CHS Tuesday, March 8th OPEN Wednesday, March 9th West Lincoln @ CHS Friday, March 11th North Gaston @ CHS Monday, March 14th @ North Gaston Tuesday, March 15th Shelby @ CHS Friday, March 18th @ Shelby Tuesday, March 22nd Thomas Jefferson @ CHS Wednesday, March 23rd @ Lincoln Charter Friday, March 25th @ Thomas Jefferson Tuesday, March 29th @ Burns Friday, April 1st Burns @ CHS See SCHEDULE, Page 9

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EMPLOYMENT PART TIME MAINTENANCE. Apartment Complex in Kings Mountain is looking for a part time handyman/maintenance technician. Painting, cleaning, carpentry, light knowledge of plumbing and electrical most helpful. Must have valid drivers license. Please call for more info. (704) 739-6591 kingfallsapts@gmail.com CARPENTER AND HANDYMAN NEEDED to update rental units. Pay based on experience. 336-225-1050. PART-TIME HELP. needed on chicken farm near Casar. 704692-8752 or 704-692-7362.

LARGEST SIDE DOOR SALE! We have the largest selection of merchandise ever, Saturday March 5th, 9am5pm. Easter, Housewares, garden and new pet section. “ALL” Easter items shown in photo $2.99. Special this sale Candles by Yankee and Williamsburg. Selected candles pictured only $2.99. Saturday, March 5th, 9am-5pm, CASH ONLY. Next to Mighty Dollar, Forest City

SPECIALITY GLOVE LIQUIDATION SALE. SAVE UP TO 85% OFF RETAIL! All gloves only $2.99! Side Door sale, March 5th, 9am-5pm. CASH ONLY. Next to Mighty Dollar, Forest City. EVERYTHING STILL ONLY $1.00! Why pay more? MIGHTY DOLLAR

NEED SOMEONE TO HELP CLEAN HOUSE one day a week in Dallas area. Must be able to lift. 704-675-2983. SALON BOOTH FOR RENT. Booth and your own area for rent $60 per week in good location on 180 N (704) 692-8740 COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 4809340 RETAIL STORE MANAGER. Immediate opening for experienced store manager in a small business setting directing a staff of 20. Successful candidate has good communication skills, enjoys problem solving, has experience in directing, motivating and developing a team, has excellent customer service skills, and is local to the Kings Mountain area. Interested? Send resume to tmnkm@ bellsouth.net with “Retail Store Manager” in the subject line (704) 739-5461 tmnkm@bellsouth.net FULL TIME EXPERIENCED AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC. Apply In Person at A+ Automotive at 1900 Elizabeth Ave., Shelby, NC (704) 482-0441

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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 FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Maintain rental properties. Must have valid NC Drivers license. Pay depends on experience. (704) 473-4299 JANITORIAL / HOUSEKEEPING. Full time and part time janitorial positions in Blacksburg. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd shift available. Pay starts at $14/hr. Must pass Drug Screen. Call 864-5907675 for more information. (864) 590-7675 teresachandler77@yahoo.com

COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 (980) 2955568

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FOR SALE Great Deal! 250 gallon Propane Tank $300.00 Alum Tool box $125.00 Bedliner 6.5 feet Fits 05 Ford $100.00 call 828-817-0311 FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Seasoned Oak by truck load also bundles. Will deliver within 15 miles of Cherryville. (704) 4353970 YAMAHA KEYBOARD ON METAL STAND $50; Picnic Table with Side Seats “Non Wood” $95. (704) 482-2912

24 HOUR MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, lawnmower or tractor. Honest & reliable. (704) 3002332 GENERAL LAND MANAGEMENT. Bush Hogging, Backhoe & Box Blade Work. “We Do Land Clearing & Cleanup. Driveways and Roads. Tree and Debris Removal. “Reasonable Rates!” Satisfaction Guaranteed! Contact David Gregory at (256) 636-1255 RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE “SPECIALIZING IN DECKS” Repairs and New Construction. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Contact Bob at (828) 476-6058 IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up. I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drug-free, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. 980-295-0750. CAMP’S COMPLETE LAWN CARE and RESIDENTIAL FENCING. “30 + Years Experience”. Call Donnie at (704) 480-7405 SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587

FOR SALE PORTABLE WASHER AND DRYER. Portable “Magic Chef” Washer and Dryer, used once. No room. $475 for both. Call 980-404-0516. A RESTORED OLD FOOTED TUB. with hardware. $1000. By appointment only. 704-8255201. FUTON WITH TWIN BUNK BED Futon Mattress, Twin Bed, Ladders on each end $135.00 (704) 822-0544 dianne.gonzales@aol.com RENT TO OWN TRAILERS. DUMPS, GOOSENECK, ENCLOSED, EQUIPMENT, CAR HAULERS, ALL TRAILERS - RENT TO OWN 24, 36 & 48 MONTHS. “NO CREDIT CHECK”. J JOHNSON SALES, FOREST CITY, NC 828-245-5895 “AVAILABLE NC, SC, TN, GA”.

SPECIALITY GLOVE LIQUIDATION SALE. SAVE UP TO 85% OFF RETAIL! All gloves only $2.99! Side Door sale, March 5th, 9am-5pm. CASH ONLY. Next to Mighty Dollar, Forest City. GREENWORKS PREMIUM ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER. 1800 psi, good condition, $60. Includes 3 spray nozzles. (704) 756-0551 1998 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC. 95th Gold Anniversary Edition. Motorcycle in excellent condition. Burgandy -$9,500. Also, 4 new tires, P-255-70-R18 Bridgestone Dueler tires with rims and center caps. Taken off a Toyato Tundra-$450. 704-297-8344. FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Long wheelbase load. Fully loaded. $70.00/load. Delivered. 864492-4793 or 803-627-9408. USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-980-0881. SOLID OAK ROLL TOP DESK. Great condition. $500. Call or text (704) 473-6617 FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Seasoned, green, all types. Dump truck load $250. Pickup load $125, short bed $100. (828) 461-2379 ANTIQUE DRESSER. with Big Mirror, Old oil lamps and almost new car seat for baby-1-3 years old. Call for price.704-466-8741. LOG SPLITTER, HEAVY DUTY, ELECTRIC START Kohler engine, LS 200 Vermeer. $980. Please leave text message 828-429-5473. ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies. Best Offer! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net BROYHILL PREMIER SOLID OAK TABLE. 6 chairs, 2 leaves, $250. 704-974-4851 WANT A GARAGE, BARN, WORKSHOP, STORAGE BUILDING? “WE GOT ‘EM” 20’X20’, 24X30’, 30’X60’. LARGE ON SITE DISPLAY. WE DO GRADING, GRAVEL, CONCRETE, POWER, ETC..... TURN KEY. J JOHNSON SALES, FOREST CITY, NC 828-245-5895

1999 DODGE 1500. $800. I have ‘99 Dodge pickup, been wrecked, has some good body parts, has good 360 engine and new radiator. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

FOR SALE Best Offer! Couch excellent Shape, Off White in color $175.00 Round Glass Coffee Table, 36x36 $50.00 call 828-429-1573

TWO CHIHUAHUA/JACK RUSSELL PUPS Small adorable brother and sister, shots up-to-date. Male has certiﬁcate to be neutered at no cost $150 each. (803) 289-9839 susanmiller8013@yahoo.com

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8N FORD TRACTOR Good Metal & Rubber. Several New Parts. Starts & Runs Good. $2800 Firm. John Deere Riding Mower (Model LA145) 48” Cut, 22 HP. Looks & Runs Good. $500 Firm. (704) 466-2184 2 CEMETERY PLOTS $1400 or Best Offer. Westview Gardens-Bessemer City-Floral Gardens section. Seller will pay transfer fee (704) 974-4605

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BUILDINGS, GARAGES, SHOPS with Concrete Slab. “We Got’Em” and “We do them Turn Key” J. Johnson Sales INC., Forest City, NC. 828-2455895. FLAG POLES & FLAGS. 15ft., 20ft., 25ft. “All American Made!” Delivery and installation is available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City, NC. Call 828245-5895. 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.

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FREE HORSE MANURE COMPOST Free horse manure. Great for gardens. (828) 4470652 2020 KUBOTA 35HP L-3301 TRACTOR 4x4. 73 hours. Loader w/teeth. 4 pieces quick-attach equipment: 6’ blade tilts/turns, 1 row cultivator, 16 disc harrow, 5’ tiller. $25,000. (704) 538-3337 L100 JOHN DEERE RIDING MOWER. 42” deck, 17 HP, $550. F725 John Deere Riding Mower, 54’ deck 20 HP, $1300. Great condition for both. Call or text (704) 473-6617

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WANT TO BUY LOOKING TO PURCHASE VINTAGE FIREARMS. For restoring or parts. Grips, boxes, any gun related items. Riﬂes, pistols. Preferred 22’s. (704) 600-8560

MILL-SEC K9 OBEDIENCE TRAINING. Starting at $25.00 Rutherford County area. Board and train options available. 828-755-7335. ADULT QUAIL $5 EACH. Quail Chicks $1.50 ea. Quail eggs $3 per doz, 50% hatch rate guaranteed. (704) 4769943 TWO SEVEN YEAR OLD YORKIES. 1 male, 1 female. Need fenced yard or housekept. All shots. 828-200-7441.

WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES WE BUY JUNK CARS, TRUCKS AND VANS , PAYING CASH!!!! (704) 487-5244 CRESTMIDDLE@AOL.COM OLDER FURNITURE MADE BY DANIEL W. FOSTER. 18701929. Local carpenter, my great grandfather. Also anything else about him photos, etc. 828-9801896. GOOD, USED 16’ GALVANIZED BOAT TRAILER. Call 704-678-5264. Leave message, and I will return your call. CAMPER Looking for a Scotty Camper. Pay for help ﬁnding one.704-418-1388. WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935. 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

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HOUSE FOR SALE. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1996 double wide on 3.3 private wooded acres, approximately 1850 sq ft, brick foundation including steps and porches, open ﬂoor plan, fridge, stove, washer and dryer included, connected to county water, carpet and vinyl ﬂoors need to be replaced. Casar area. Call 704-284-3331 for more info. $149,000 OBO. Call after 5pm. Lawndale, NC 28090 (704) 284-3331 cookestacy@gmail.com TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-472-0006.

OUT OF AREA GREAT FIXER UPPERS WITH LAND. Two Great Fixer uppers with 4.91 acres of land. Excellent location, hwy 21, 2 mins. from I-77 close to town. Houses have hardwood ﬂoors and do not leak, just need some TLC. Endless possibilities for this property. Serious inquiries only. $275,000. OBO. Jonesville, NC 28642 (336) 462-5796 cgroce6887@gmail.com

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VACATIONS BEACH HOUSE AT OCEAN LAKES. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, sleeps 6. Golf cart included. Weeks and long weekends available. 704-473-1494.

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HUGE, REFRESHED APARTMENTS! GREAT LOCATION! Love where you live! Available now! 2 bed/1bath; approx 1000 sqft. Come see these wonderfully modernized, huge units and beautifully restored hardwood ﬂoors and new quartz countertops. Large ﬂoorpan, ample bedrooms with two closets, eat in kitchen, washer/dryer hookups. The property has a freshly repaved parking lot and professional landscaping; it’s beautiful. Everything you need to love where you live! Be at Home, in a Humboldt home! Chamberlain Oaks is located at 940 W Warren St in a quiet area with great access to Hwy 74. Professionally managed by Property Management Corp. Call today to schedule a tour or apply. 704-705-4513 // rhp55plus@outlook.com (704) 705-4513 rhp55plus@ outlook.com

RESIDENCES AT HUMBOLDT PARK Refreshed Units Available Now! Quiet, Comfortable, 55+ Community. We are conveniently located just off Charles Rd. in Shelby. Under new management, continuing improvements are being made to the units, common areas and amenities. Humboldt Park keeps getting better! Our residents enjoy our on site amenities and quiet, peaceful, park like atmosphere. Our refreshed units offer the highest quality of modern living. Humboldt Partners provides safe, clean, quality affordable housing to our residents and communities. Be at Home, in a Humboldt home. Call Property Management Corp today or come by for a tour. 715 Dellinger Rd Shelby // 704705-4533 (704) 705-4533 rhp55plus@outlook.com

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.

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West/Midwest All-Star Basketball Games schedule for March 2022 by MIKE POWELL Special to the Eagle

The top players from Cherryville, Bessemer City and Highland Tech, along with those from 13 other schools, will compete in the West/Midwest All-Star Basketball Games March 19, 2022, at Cherokee High School. Members of the event’s executive committee met Oct. 13 to finalize plans for the annual event, which is now in its eighth year, and is directed by longtime Cherryville assistant basketball coach Dr. Bud Black. Both girls’ and boys’ games are scheduled, and the event will occur after the North Carolina High School Athletics Association championship games have been completed. The Midwest schools from which top players will

be drawn are Avery, Bessemer City, Cherryville, Draughn, Highland Tech, Mitchell, Rosman, Mountain Heritage and Thomas Jefferson. The West teams will feature players named to All-Conference teams and voted on by coaches. In the Midwest, one player will be named from each participating school. Teams in the West division are Cherokee, Highlands, Hayesville, Murphy, Hiwassee Dam, Nantahala, Andrews, Blue Ridge, Swain and Robbinsville. Among the officials attending the Oct. 13 virtual meeting were Black, Gaston County Board of Education member Lee Dedmon, treasurer and Cherryville athletics director Scott Harrill and media representative Mike Powell.

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Can COVID-19 Cause Shingles? Dear Savvy Senior, Can you direct me to some really cheap wireless smartphone plans for seniors who don’t use much data? I use my smartphone primarily for texting and talking but need some data for checking my email and a few other things when I’m away from Wi-Fi. Right now, I pay $30 per month but am looking for a better deal. Senior Scrimper Dear Scrimper, There are several super cheap wirelesses providers I can recommend for older smartphone users who are looking to save money by paring down their cell phone plan. Here are three of the cheapest options available that you can switch to without sacriﬁcing the quality of your service. Cheapest Wireless Plans For extremely light smartphone data users, the very cheapest wireless plan available today is through Tello (Tello. com), which lets you build your own plan based on your needs or budget.

For as little as $6 per month you can get unlimited texting, 100 minutes of talk time and 500 megabytes (MB) of high-speed data. Increases in talk time or data can be added in $1 increments. Tello uses the T-Mobile network and gives you the option to bring your existing phone or purchase a new device, while keeping your same phone number if you wish. If you want to keep your phone, it must be unlocked. Just enter your phone’s ID (press *#06# on your keypad to get it) on Tello’s website to make sure that it’s compatible with the network. Another super cheap plan to consider is the annual prepaid plan offered through Boost Mobile (BoostMobile. com). For only $100 per year (or $8.33 per month) this plan provides unlimited talk, text and 1 gigabyte (GB) of 5G or 4G data each month. If you need more data, their $150 annual plan (or $12.50/month) gets you 5 GB. Boost Mobile uses the T-Mobile and

AT&T networks and lets you use your existing phone (if compatible) or buy a new one. And a third option to look into is Mint Mobile (MintMobile.com), which is recommended by Consumer Reports and has one of the best values for a cheap plan. Mint offers a $15 per month plan (plus taxes & fees) that provides unlimited talk and text, and 4 GB of 5G/4G data each month. They too use the T-Mobile network and will let you use your existing phone (if compatible) or buy a new one. Lifeline Program If your income is low enough, another option you should check into is the Lifeline Assistance Program. This is a federal program that provides a $9.25 monthly subsidy that could go towards your phone or internet service. To qualify, you’ll need you’re receiving certain ernment beneﬁts such SNAP (food stamps),

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housing assistance, veterans’ pension and survivors’ benefit, or live on federally recognized Tribal lands. Or, if your annual household income is at or below 135 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines – $17,388 for one person, or $23,517 for two – you’re also eligible. To check your eligibility or apply, visit LifelineSupport.org. If you do qualify, contact a wireless provider in your area that participates in the Lifeline program and sign up for service with them. You can also ask your current company to apply your Lifeline benefit to a service you are already getting, if it offers the benefit. 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.