Cherryville Eagle 7-6-22

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Cherryville “Y’s” beloved Butch Boyd retires after 15-plus years Many friends and co-workers came by and shared pizza and memories of good times by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The staff and family of the Cherryville Family YMCA said a fond “See you later”, coupled with a heartfelt “We love ya!” to long-time manager/administrator Butch Boyd last Wednesday, June 29. Boyd, who has been with the YMCA since May 2, 2007, and his wife of

Butch and Kathy Boyd at last week’s retirement party for him. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) 54 years, Kathy, were the guests of honor at pizza

party given in his honor at the new Cherryville YMCA,

on Mountain Street. All of Boyd’s friends and co-workers were there as well as many Y members who all came by to not only wish him well in his retirement but to wish him Happy Birthday as well since Wednesday was also his 76th birthday. Gaston County Family YMCA CEO Sharon Padgett noted that Butch first started at the Stowe Family Y, manning the front desk, then moved over to the Central Y and worked front desk there. She said, in a recent email to the Eagle, “He came to the Cherryville Y in 2010 and never looked back!”

Mr. Boyd said he has also worked in 2008 for the Billy Graham Ministries on a part-time and full-time basis in the past, thoroughly enjoying that work as he was able to witness about his Christian faith and his deeply held belief in God and His Son, Jesus Christ. Boyd said he had two strokes while working for the BGEA and had to leave as a result of that, but added he truly loved being there. He and Kathy have two children, Gary, 52, and Lea Ellen Binderup, 48. The Boyd’s (Butch and Kathy) are the grandparents of three, and enjoy spending time with them when they can do so.

Of his retirement, Butch said though he planned to retire at the first of 2022 but things didn’t go quite as planned. He is currently battling a health issue but thanks to his strong faith in God and with the help of his family and friends, he said he is going to continue to get better. As for retirement, Boyd said, “Honestly, I don’t know what I’m going to do now that I’m retiring. I’m a true workaholic! I have worked since I was 16,” he said. Boyd served his country, he said, in the Vietnam War, from 1967 to 1968 and was there, he added, during the See BOYD, Page 2

Main Street America accredits Cherryville’s Main Street Program This National Accreditation is the city’s 7th consecutive designation by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

According to a media release sent last week from Cherryville’s Downtown Director, David Day, the City’s Main Street Program (CMSP) has received its sev-

DAVID DAY Downtown Director enth consecutive national accreditation from Mainstreet

America, the program’s national oversight organization. Day also noted in the release that, “Nationwide, only about half of participating communities receive this much sought-after designation.” Mr. Day wrote also that in winning this designation for the seventh time, “…Cherryville’s program met rigorous standards and diligently focused on completely revitalizing Cherryville’s See MAIN STREET, Page 9

Food distributions at the Monday, June 27 Mobile Food Pantry event at St. John’s Lutheran Church’s parking lot. (photos by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Church’s Mobile Food Pantry fulfills Christ’s command to feed the hungry

Ability to sing opera results in talent awards for Miss Gaston County

Next MFP event is Monday, July 25; Aug. 13 is school supplies giveaway

by TODD HAGANS

The many volunteers and workers who came out last Monday, June 27, to help St. John’s Lutheran Church’s Mobile Food Pantry ministry distribute food were fulfilling two of Christ’s commands to all believers – feed those who are hungry and help those who are in need. One of the coordinators, Kim Eaker, noted the volunteers started working at 7:30 a.m., until noon, adding that the actual event runs from 10 a.m. until the supplies they have received to give out are all distributed. Another onsite was Ms. Barbara Decker, who is the Director of Community Affairs and Outreach Manager for the Mobile Food Pantry. Kim also noted, as for

Special to The Cherryville Eagle

Her ability to sing opera and do it well resulted in Miss Gaston County Bailey Beam winning two talent-related awards at the recent Miss North Carolina competition. Beam, a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne University with a degree in voice performance and sacred music, sang the “Queen of the Night” aria from Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” for the talent portion of pageant, which was held June 23-25

Miss Gaston County Bailey Beam sings the “Queen of the Night” aria for the Miss North Carolina competition. Her performance resulted in her winning two talent-related awards and $1,500 in scholarship money. (photo by Todd Hagans) at the High Point Theatre. Thirty contestants competed for the Miss North Carolina title with Miss Metrolina

Karolyn Martin of Charlotte winning the crown. Beam topped the 14 See AWARDS, Page 4

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

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Susan Beam was just one of the volunteers helping out at Monday, June 27’s Mobile Food Pantry food distribution event at St. John’s Lutheran Church parking lot. time involved with the distribution, that, “On average we are done by 11:30 a.m.”, adding that Monday’s Mobile Food Pantry was hosted by the Cherryville Ministerial Association. Eaker continued, “Hosting consists of paying for the truck’s transportation fee. Each Mobile Food Pantry is hosted (each month) by a different association, individual or group.” For example, she stated

that April’s pantry was hosted by Martha Beam; May’s pantry was hosted by First Presbyterian Church; July will be hosted by Mt. Zion Baptist Church; August will be hosted by the Eastern Star and September will be hosted by First United Methodist Church. “On the actual day (of the distribution event) we have many volunteers from different churches. We also had See FOOD, Page 6


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