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Cherryville school principals talk about “Back-2-School 2021” by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Though they are four different people, the four principals of the Cherryville schools all have two things in common (and probably more, if the truth were known!), and they are: they are very happy to be back doing what they love and seeing kids get a great education. Let’s look at the schools one at a time. Cherryville Elementary Cherryville Elementary’s new Principal, Mrs. Audrey Hovis, said, “We are excited to welcome 18 pre-K students, 87 new kindergarten students; with a total of 359 students returning in person!” As for new teachers,

staff, or personnel, Mrs. Hovis noted, “We would like to welcome Mrs. Sherry Wilson to our Cherryville family as our new media center specialist, and Mrs. Windi Humphries as our new third grade Teacher Assistant. We would also like to congratulate Mrs. Geraldine Anthony on her retirement from school nutrition. We will truly miss her smiling face and positive energy!” Hovis continued, “To enhance our curriculum this year, our students will be introduced to iReady Math. This resource will assist in personalized learning for each student in math to help close possible learning gaps. We are also going to introduce Innovation Station this year. This will be added as an itinerant class

for students to enjoy. It is a hands-on curriculum that focuses on STEM activities, which are science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We are super excited to see what our students will learn and build this year!” The COVID Delta variant will affect the school year this year, said Mrs. Hovis, who said, “Our school year will look slightly different this year as we all wear masks, practice social distancing, and have enhanced sanitizing procedures. My goal as a leader is to keep our students as safe as possible while showing them we love them!” As the leader of Cherryville Elementary, Mrs. Hovis plans to bring to bear her many years experience, See SCHOOL, Page 8A

Mrs. Audrey Hovis, Principal of Cherryville Elementary, with four of her students. They are all glad to be back at school, learning and being back with their friends. They are (L-R) Eli Christy (Ms. Katy Beam’s Kindergarten); Noah Beam (Mrs. Burgess’ 3rd grade); Mrs. Hovis; Maggie Day (Mrs. Hendrick’s 1st grade); and Mikki Jane (Mrs. Christy’s 3rd grade). (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

City’s Finance Director Wall wins ElectriCities award by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Cherryville Financial Director Dixie Wall was recently recognized by ElectriCities with their Public Power Rising Star Award at their Tuesday, Aug. 17, annual conference in Hilton Head, S.C, Aug. 15-19. Mrs. Wall was nominated for the award by City Manager Cash. Mrs. Wall, who was hired in April 2012, is a nine-year staff member of the City of Cherryville’s administration, said of receiving the award that she is grateful to have been given it, adding it is the first time s he has ever See AWARD, Page 7A

Bret Morey and son, Elijah, with their new Elijah’s X-Treme hot sauce vending machine. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Cherryville City Manager Jeff Cash and City Financial Director Dixie Wall at the ElectriCities Annual Conference, in South Carolina. Dixie holds her Public Power Rising Star Award. (photo provided)

It’s back to school time for Gaston County Schools

Father, son hot sauce entrepreneurs expand business again

Bret Morey: “Our 2021 on-line sales will exStudents returned to class year with enthusiasm and learning loss as a result of on Monday, Aug. 23 to begin optimism and hopes of expe- the pandemic, schools will ceed $1.8 million” riencing a school routine that is as normal as possible while still navigating the effects of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. It is the goal of all teachers and school employees to see students grow and thrive this school year, according to Superintendent of Schools W. Jeffrey Booker. Here is a look at some back-to-school information for students, parents, and employees. ▪ Academic achievement is a priority In an effort to mitigate

concentrate attention on helping students to build on what they learned last year. With a focus on small-group enrichment lessons and activities, teachers will be able to review materials and concepts in subjects like math and reading and personalize learning to address content areas where students need the most help. Schools also will offer various programs to support students socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. Additional highlights See GASTON, Page 5A

by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Asked to describe their most recent move and expansion for their ever-growing hot sauce business at the ribbon cutting on Friday, Aug. 20, former Cherryville resident and Gaston County entrepreneur, Bret Morey, said simply, “We are blessed beyond measure!” And he is not kidding, as he described how their small, seven-person business started

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the 2021-2022 academic year On Monday, Aug. 23, approximately 29,000 students (pre-kindergarten through high school) and more than 1,900 teachers in Gaston County Schools returned to class at the district’s 56 schools to begin the 20212022 year. Students, parents, and school employees are looking ahead to the new academic

out with him, son, Elijah, and one or two sauce cooking pans out of their own home kitchen and burgeoned into what it is now: a large Gaston County-based company that markets its own Elijah’s Extreme Ghost Pepper sauce, as well as a whole family of other flavorful sauces, across the nation and the world. Their growth has caused them to move twice in the last year, Bret said. “For an old marketing guy like me, keeping up with the latest trends and how to reach folks, the world is a different place. Marketing today is unbelievable, complicated and yet extremely rewarding as long as you understand what

to do and how to leverage it. “I had dabbled in social media to the best of my ability and had some success. However, Elijah took a full-on approach. Being tuned-in to trends, social media platforms and what’s most popular and where the best audience can be found for our products and learning how to leverage that is no small task. “Elijah began taking over all the marketing while still in college. We agreed on a budget that began as a daily spend for ads and he began to craft content, pictures, headlines, create and edit his own videos, adding music and even voice overs. Then See EXPAND, Page 2A

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Jewell Huffsteter LINCOLNTON – Mrs. Jewell Cooper Huffstetler, 79, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Huffstetler was born on Nov. 6, 1941 in Cleveland County, NC, a daughter of the late Landrum Audie Cooper and Fannie Lee Boles Cooper. She retired from Lincoln County Hospital as a Registered Nurse and then worked for Dr. George Bradley in Cherryville. Mrs. Huffstetler was a member of Laboratory United Methodist Church in Lincolnton where she was a lay speaker and Sunday school teacher for the Ladies class. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Huffstetler; the father of her children, Farrell Sain; and three brothers, Bill “Toots” Cooper, Landrum Tommy Cooper, and Newell “Gerald” Cooper. Survivors include a daughter, Melinda Williams and husband, Terry of Lincolnton; a son, Mark Sain and wife, Kim of Cherryville; a brother, Dwight Cooper, of Shelby; special friend, Wayne Ellis, of Lincolnton; three grandchildren, Ronnie Sain, Sonia Sain, and Brick Williams; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation was on Sunday, July 25, 2021 from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m., at Laboratory United Methodist Church. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., at Laboratory United Methodist Church in Lincolnton with Pastor Amy Lambert and Darius Curry officiating. Burial followed the service in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Laboratory United Methodist Church. A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com. Stamey – Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service served the family of Mrs. Huffstetler.

EXPAND From Page 1A would test each to see what was working best. This took hours and hours of time; the net result was more folks seeing our brand, more folks buying from our website, grocery and other stores and of course Amazon. As sales began to increase so did the need to invest more to continue that reach.” Bret noted after Elijah graduated college he began digging deeper into understanding the social media platforms, creating more and more content, understanding how to best shape the audiences, engagements and demographics, learning what was working and what was not. “He built on the successes and learned from the failures,” he said. “I always told him you learn from the mistakes so you know what not to do later, and it makes you better. Finding out what doesn’t work is just as important as what does.” Morey said the result – by May 2020 – was they saw sales like it was Christmas time, and knew they needed more space than our garage to manage our accelerated growth. He continued, “We found a 2,500-square foot warehouse space in Ranlo in an old mill, cleaned it up, painted it and made it our home. Business shot up over 400 percent! We moved in Aug. 1 2020 and quickly got set up with our packing table from the garage and adding two more. By November, we saw our sale trend up fast! By December,

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Debra Ann Matheson

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KINGS MOUNTAIN – Debra Ann Flowers Matheson, 67, of Raven Dr., Kings Mountain, passed away Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021 at Atrium Health, Cleveland. She was born June 24, 1954 in Gaston County to the late James Alan “Bud” Flowers and Mary Lee Mauney Flowers. Debbie was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Cherryville High School. She retired from Eaton in 2018. Debbie enjoyed going to the beach and camping at Steele Creek with her family. She was a caregiver and had a desire to care for others. She will be remembered for her sweet smile. Debbie had a tight bond with her sisters and loved her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Harold Eugene Matheson; son, Robie Matheson, and her granddaughter, Addison Carpenter. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Bridges (Rodney) of Kings Mountain; grandchildren, Lane Carpenter and wife, Alexandra, Stephanie Carpenter and fiancé, Dylan Cook; two great-grandchildren, Berkley and Jackson; and siblings, Janice Barker and husband, Roy, Sandy Lynn and husband, Lee, and Donna Hall. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Neely officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Her family receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children. Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfuneralhome.net. Carpenter – Porter Funeral and Cremation Services served the family of Mrs. Matheson.

CHERRYVILLE – Mrs. Vickey Diane Davis Newton, 56, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 2, 2021 at her residence. Vickey was born in Lincoln County, NC, on Nov. 11, 1964, a daughter of Susan Carswell Davis of Lawndale and the late Larry Joe “Joey” Davis. She was employed for 12 years for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department and then 17 years for the Department of Corrections. Vickey was a member of David’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Lawndale. In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband, Jeff Newton, of the home; a step-daughter, Amanda Newton Parton and husband Blayne, of Bryson City; a step-son, Lee Newton and wife Jessica, of Shelby; a brother, Joel Davis, of Lincolnton; and five grandchildren, Waya, Bryce, Brooklyn and Molly Parton, and Sophia Newton. A memorial service was held at 6 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 at Stamey – Cherryville Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Johnny Norton officiating. The family greeted friends following the service. Burial was private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lupus Foundation of American, North Carolina Chapter, Inc., 4530 Park Rd., Suite 302, Charlotte, NC, 28209. A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com. Stamey – Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service served the family of Mrs. Newton.

KINGS MOUNTAIN – Mr. David Barry Woods, 80, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 at Atrium Health – Cleveland in Shelby. David was born in Lincoln County, NC, on July 10, 1941, a son of the late Coley Woods and Margaret Sisk Woods. He was employed by Cherry Motors in the parts department and retired from the City of Cherryville as a lab tech with the waste water treatment plant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Scott and Doug Woods. Survivors include two daughters, Trina Dellinger and husband, Jack of Shelby, and Tiffini Molesky and husband, Greg of Charlotte; two grandchildren, Philip and Katelyn Molesky; two sisters, Phyllis “Peewee” Bumgardner, and Jane Arrowood and husband, Dennis, all of Cherryville. A private graveside service was held at St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Lail officiating. Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Edwin Dalton, 2522 New Prospect Church Rd., Shelby, NC, 28150. A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome. com. Stamey – Cherryville Funeral Home & Cremation Service served the family of Mr. Woods.

we (Elijah, myself and our one employee, Juan) were packing 500-600 orders a day! We had to have the post office come pick up from us three times a day, each time filling their van. And here I was thinking managing 100-plus orders a day would be a lot!” Morey said a great deal of that carried over into 2021, and they added another packing table, now with four (tables), they realized the 2,500-sq. ft. space was not big enough. By March they barely had space to move around with the need to have more inventory on-hand to pack and ship quickly, we needed more space. They found a bigger, 6,000-sq. ft. warehouse with a small office area that was a perfect fit for them, he said. “Just like before, we cleaned and painted and up-fit the whole space to be our own, 'home away from home’. Adding four more packing tables, (now with 8) and hiring four more people (three for packing and shipping and one to help Elijah with marketing). We moved in June 1, got setup in a weekend and only 10 months after our first move out of the garage. We have been extremely blessed! Our focus, as soon as we got moved, is on our fourth quarter sales and our Christmas selling season,” he said. Elijah’s savvy social media marketing, (with help now), working with influencers, creating more content and growing our reach, Bret said their products have been seen by over 12.5 million folks in just the last 90 days alone – and growing. “We now have hundreds of recipes using our sauces

now on our own Pintrest page and website with step-by-step videos as well. Elijah has also created a weekly recipe news letter, 'Cookin’ it up with Elijah’s Xtreme’, only in its fifth week and already reaching 5,000 who signed up to get it. There’s no magic, just a lot of hard work creating content daily, testing ads, then growing the ones working,” he said, adding the results are exponential growth with sales rocketing up 400 percent-plus over 2020’s numbers. “Elijah’s Xtreme brand is now reaching millions of folks and building a broader base. The best part is we’re seeing an average of 22 percent repeat customer orders. And as that continues, in 4 years we’ll sell as much to repeat customers as to new ones!” (Morey noted their on-line sales will exceed $1.8 million for 2021 and their total gross sales on overall channels is $2.5-2.9 million – he added, “Just think, our sales for 2019 was $298,000. God is good!” When asked what was next in the grand scheme for Elijah’s X-Treme, Morey replied, “We knew when we leased the new warehouse we’d outgrow it in less than two years, so we got a shorter lease agreement. Our ultimate goal is we’re already working toward buying land and building our own 30,000-40,000 sq. ft. office warehouse by 2023. Also, adding in another 1,000 to 2,000 grocery stores by 2023, and increasing our on-line sales to surpass our Amazon sales (2021 Amazon online sales alone is over $1.2 million!).

Additionally, Bret noted how just about a month ago Elijah got their two of their best-selling products launched on Walmart. com, which will take time to build over the next year or two. “We got a request for us to add our products to a wholesale site called Faire. They sell to brick-and-mortar stores across the U.S., in Canada, and to Europe,” he said, adding, “We launched this about three months ago and have already sold into Canada, Italy, and Scotland. Plus a couple dozen shops in the USA with at least three that have re-ordered.” There is so much more to tell about their new products on the horizon (a 5-pack gift set/box, out just in time for Christmas; the launch of their Xtreme Regret Reserve (an even hotter hot sauce than their hottest to date); re-working their Tangy Fire BBQ-Marinade into a Beer-Bacon and Fire BBQ-Marinade; and lastly, a mild green sauce to finish out their line of mild sauces, to be simply called, 'Elijah’s’. The duo and their company wanted to be close to home, and they are naturally all about community and hometown, so being close to other local businesses was important in their location decisions. “We want to support other local small business and this was another way to do that,” said Bret. They currently we have four business channels: On-line Amazon, our website, Walmart.com, and ebay. They also sell via Speciality Wholesale – wholesale

ARRESTS 8-6: Kyle Ray Bess, 34, 177 Church St., Ellenboro, NC; one count felony possession of methamphetamine; one misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia; and WSOJ/possession. $15,000 secured bond. 8-7: Edward Blaine Markland, 21, 1128 Beagles Run Dr., Lincolnton; WSOJ for three (3) OFA’s (Gaston County). $27,000 secured bond. 8-9: Austin Nathaniel Hannon, 22, 709 East Dr., Cherryville; misdemeanor DWLR. Vehicle (Chevy Suburban) impounded and towed to/stored at KT Towing. $1,000 secured bond. 8-12: Chatnee Spring Carpenter, 39, 2552 Lincolnton Hwy., Cherryville, was arrested at this same address by GCPD officers on two (2) counts of an OFA for contempt of court/perjury/court violation. 8-12: Nathaniel Ray Maguire, 20, 6482 Sienna Ln., Denver, NC; two (2) counts each misdemeanor larceny and injury to personal property. $4,000 secured bond. Vehicle eft at scene. 8-14: Thomas Michael Gregory Rivera, 33, 233 Delview Dr., Cherryville, was arrested at 425 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, by GCSO deputies on five (5) counts of a warrant from another agency. 8-14: Matthew James Watkins, 19, 308 Lowery Ln., Apt. #9A, Cherryville; WSOJ/OFA (Gaston Co./concealed carry/ gun). $20,000 secured bond. INCIDENTS 7-31: Cherryville woman reports burglary & B&E and damage to property ($2,095/10 windows; one light fixture; and various hand tools) by unnamed male and female suspects who broke into the back of her residence. Case is active and under further investigation.

8-6: CPD officer reports possession of methamphetamine; possession of drug paraphernalia; and WSOJ by listed suspect. Seized: 0.50 grams of methamphetamine; three (3) syringes; and one (1) tin. Closed/cleared by arrest. 8-7: CPD officer reports WSOJ for OFA’s out of Gaston County for listed suspect. Closed/cleared by arrest. 8-9: CPD officer reports WSOJ/DWLR on listed suspect who had an OFA for DWLR. Closed/cleared by arrest. 8-10: CPD officer reports possession of marijuana up to ½ ounces by two listed subjects at Aaron Moss Park. Closed/ cleared by other means. Seized: 17 grams of marijuana. 8-12: CPD officer reports listed arrestee having an outstanding WSOJ for an OFA. Closed/cleared by arrest. 8-14: Cherryville man and woman report call for service due to gunshots heard in area and shell casings found on roadway. Seized: 11 40 caliber handgun shell casings. Case is active and under further investigation. 8-14: CPD officer reports WSOJ/OFA (Gaston Co.) for carry concealed/gun by listed suspect who had the outstanding OFA. Closed/cleared by arrest. 8-14: Cherryville convenience and gas mart reports larceny ($45.47/misc. items) by unnamed suspects who stole listed items from store. Case status: unfounded. 8-14: Cherryville woman reports larceny ($181/gaming supplies/chair) by listed suspects who stole packages oof of victim’s porch. Stolen/recovered: gaming headset; mounting dream; and S-Racer gaming chair. Case is active and under further investigation.

A look inside Elijah’s X-Treme’s new warehouse in Gastonia. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) distributors like Bass Pro and Cabela’s nationwide; UNFI and KeHE Distributors (wholesale to grocery); where they’re currently located in 1,000 (i.e. Ingles, Winn-Dixie, Fresco Y Mas, Harveys and a few other smaller chains); and distributors, such as Blue Mountain (one they have grown with almost from the start. They wholesale to Ingles, tons of “mom and pop’s” in three states. And coming soon is Elijah’s Xtreme Vending, said Bret. “It will be fully loaded with all our hot sauces and gift boxes! To land somewhere in either Concord Mills, or the outlet mall off Steel Creek Rd. Then if that goes as planned, we’ll be creat-

ing a business model to franchise the vending machine as a standalone business!” In addition to CEO Bret and CMO Elijah, there are five more employees and they’ll be hiring three more soon. “There are Faith (marketing support, works on product recipe creation); Gabby (marketing support); Juan (packing and shipping supervisor); packers Philip and Melody; and my wife, Monique, our support and advocate, but she’s not so much involved with the day-to-day aspects of the business.” Lastly, Bret noted they are grateful for all the support, and

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Library card – powerful keys to opening so many doors! Iby TRACI POLLITT Cherryville Library Branch Manager

As the kids head back to school, this is a great time to point out that September is National Library Card Sign-up Month. Former Secretary of Education William Bennett once said, “Every child should obtain a library card and use it.” In 1987, the American Library Association (ALA) decided to begin a campaign to fulfill that goal and funded the first Library Card Sign-up Month. A library card is often tiny and unassuming, yet it acts as a powerful key, opening access to technology, media, programs, information, and of course, books for people of all ages. It allows our communities to pursue life-long education as well as gives them the opportunity to enrich their lives. It really is the smartest card to carry! For children, obtaining their first library card is something special, giving them some sense of what it’s like to be part of a community (the library). It’s also a good opportunity to learn about the concept of borrowing some-

September is Library Card Sign-up Month! thing, the need to care for a thing that does not belong to you, and the responsibility to return it on time so someone else can enjoy it. Reading helps develop little brains as well as language and literacy skills. And reading together as a family helps children associate the act with pleasant activities, which in turn helps develop a love of reading. The ALA chooses a spokesperson every year for the campaign, and we’re happy to introduce you to this year’s selection, Marley Dias. She is the 16-year-old dynamo that founded #1000BlackGirlBooks, an international movement to collect and donate children’s books that feature African-American girls as the lead character. She launched the program in November of 2015 with the help

of GrassROOTS Community Foundation with a goal of collecting 1,000 books by February 2016. To date, Dias has collected over 13,000 books! You can find the #1000BlackGirlBooks resource guide on the foundation’s website. Getting a library card is easy and takes just a few minutes. Visit our website at www.gastonlibrary.org and click on “Library Card Information” for details. And you are always welcome to call us at (704) 435-6767, with questions. Better yet, stop by the branch at 605 E. Main Street during our public service hours! We are open 10 a.m., to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 10 a.m., to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday. And remember – stay safe and stay healthy!

Danny “the P.A. Man” Eaker and his sister, Pam Eaker Anthony, with their mother, Mrs. Vera Sellers Eaker, at her 100th birthday celebration at First United Methodist Church. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Eaker celebrates 100th birthday Mrs. Vera Sellers Eaker celebrated her 100th birthday on Aug. 22, 2021 at Cherryville’s First United Methodist Church, greeting her many family members and friends who came by to wish her well and a Happy Birthday! Mrs. Eaker and her late husband, Alonzo, were married Dec. 27, 1942. They had two children; son, Danny Eaker (wife, Judy); and daughter,

Pam Anthony (late husband, Ronnie); and four grandchildren, Allen Eaker (wife, Lisa), Valerie Keefe (husband, Dwayne); Heidi Anthony Cash (husband, Chad); and Wes Anthony (wife, Angie); and six great-grandchildren: Noah, Katie, and Sarah Eaker; Alex and Allie Anthony; and Austin Keefe. The Keefe’s live and work as missionaries in Australia

while the other grandchildren and great-grandchildren live, go to school, or work in NC. Mrs. Eaker is a resident at Carolina Care and Rehabilitation. As her family and many friends all sang “Happy Birthday” to her, she blew them kisses, thanking them for coming and helping her celebrate a century of a life well lived for God, her family, and her community!

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TODAY’S QUOTE: No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave. – Calvin Coolidge

OPINION Just a rant (or two… or…) To mask or not to mask…Is that even a question?! What the…? Just when we all thought it was safe to go outside again COVID steps right back up and gives us all a swift kick in the nether regions! Especially all us oldsters and sort-of sick folk who were told we so desperately needed the ‘vax’ so we could return to the land of the living and not have to stay inside until the return of our Lord. Weuns all ventured outside, looking like pale, blind cave worms, shambling about like some of those brain-eating zombies from the “Walking Dead” television show, blinking out an SOS with our eyelids, trying our best to find the nearest vaccine site. And once we got all rounds of it, we were convinced all would be well. I mean, after all, didn’t our all-knowing scientists save us all from almost virtual annihilation? And now this! This

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COVID-19 Delta variant thingee! But wait… what’s this I’m seeing? A report from they who can speak no evil (a.k.a. the Mainstream Media/Overpaid-Under intelligent Talking Heads that they are, and our near-perfect “EO’s” [Elected Officials]) that clearly states a HUGE percentage of those susceptible to this Delta variant are the UNVACCINATED? Can it be? That a group who can’t, or won’t, do just the simple task of getting a shot in order to help themselves (and the general public at large) are

the ones who have all but condemned the rest of us to having to – EGADS! – mask up again? Okay, so I’m overstating (and oversimplifying) things again (I seem to be very good at this, or very bad at it, depending on your view of my opinions…) when it comes to how life in our little corner of America is going. But, you know… my wife and I are just generally tired of it all, really. Like you, we’re just trying to understand why we all can’t be smarter; act smarter in the long run when it comes to halting the spread of this virus. Since there is a vaccine that has been proven to protect people with very little side effects, then for God’s sake use it; take it. Check with your doctor and see what he/she/ they/them/insert correct PC pronoun here says, then get it. Or don’t and stay home! As all of the whiners like to scream and chant, “It’s my right to not take it!” So it is… so it is! But,

Saying “see you later” to a special man… It seems like wonderful I have written wife, chilhere a lot redren, grandcently about children, losing special great-grandpeople in our children, and lives. We’ve nieces and said ‘goodbye’ nephews, and to my cousin, many friends, Nancy this in addition to By Anne S. Haynes summer, as well his brother, as my sisterHoyle and in-law, Violet’s brother, his wife. He loved each Larry. And now it is our one of us, and was always Uncle Charles. He was available with lots of ena wonderful guy with a couragement and advice. love for God, and for his Each one of his children family. Uncle Charles spoke at his funeral, and it was a brother to Tommy’s was heartwarming the way dad, Roy. Tommy’s Uncle they spoke of their dad as Hoyle is the only surviving well as their mother. I’ve sibling of seven boys and often heard it said that a three girls. He’s a great person preaches their own man too. funeral in the way they It’s still a little difficult live their life, and this was to believe Uncle Charles certainly true of Uncle is not here. And while we Charles. know he is in heaven with Uncle Charles coached Jesus Christ and family a baseball team many members and friends, he years ago. My brother, will be greatly missed here Doug was on that team, on earth. and I love to look at the Uncle Charles had a picture of the team and

their coach. It brings back many happy childhood memories. There are many positions Uncle Charles held at Shady Grove Baptist Church of Cherryville that will need to be filled, and it will definitely be quite a task. He was the kind of person who did everything well and to the best of his ability. Add to that the way he cared for his family and friends and his honeybees and the honey, and everything Uncle Charles did just grows more and more special and unique. We do not know when it’s our turn to leave this world, which means we must face reality. The words I wrote earlier still sound forth here. The fact that your actions do preach your funeral is worth remembering. And as for Uncle Charles we are not saying “goodbye”, we’re just saying “see you later.”

here’s this: it’s our right to take said vaccine (which we have) and enjoy the fruits of our having done so (getting out and about) without having to wear stifling masks we can barely breathe through just to placate the few who won’t get vaccinated! Where have all the workers gone? My wife and I were standing in line yesterday at a local big-box store and saw one check-out counter open. Over 15 to 20 of us were patiently waiting to check

out, waiting on the poor overworked cashier who was trying her best to get everyone through. Sure, they had areas where you could check yourself out and we saw numerous youngsters over there whacking their cards through or pouring cash into the slots, bagging their own items like automatons. Oldsters that we were, we just wanted to get through the line without having to take a crash course in Automated Self Check-out 101. On the way out, my wife noticed a “Now

Hiring” sign near the store and commented, “Seriously? Is that just for show, or do you think they are really wanting to hire people?” I replied, “If they were really serious about getting more help, that sign most likely wouldn’t still be up.” We both pondered that silently on the drive home and I resolved to find out why no one wants to work or hire those who do want to work anymore. More on that later… stay tuned, folks!

Staying focused; what life requires… Willingness to try and to learn new skills is imperative to navigating Glenn Mollette life. There Guest Editorial is always more to learn. Learning happens in school, through trial and error, personal research and time spent with others who already know what you need to learn. You can learn a lot from listening to others. Listening is one of the greatest tools of financial and life security. If you will listen you will know what you know plus what you are hearing. The ability to listen and focus in a class is essential for a student’s success. Listening to your workplace boss, or someone who is training you is imperative. When someone is telling you how to do something you have potential to grow as a person. Someone is giving you knowledge that will provide you with the ability to perform a task. A major detriment to the success of learning from teachers, mentors

and trainers is distraction. Many people struggle with this problem naturally. Attention Deficit, Hyperactivity Disorder plagues millions of America’s children and adults. Too often school children are never diagnosed and struggle all through school. Adults carry this problem with them in different ways for years and sometimes most of their lives. Understanding that you, a family member or someone you work with has this problem at least gives you a better perspective. Diagnosis by a trained professional can be extremely helpful to the individual, family, teachers and those impacted in the workplace. Everyone has a chance of dealing with what they know. New forms of distraction have come on the scene in recent years. Spam telephone calls seem to come at me 10 or more times a day. Unwanted text messages, spam email and social media distraction bombard us. Too many times we have heard of auto accidents because someone was trying to read or send a text message will driving. Cars now have

bigger screens, Wi-Fi, telephones, and hundreds of radio stations. There’s a lot to distract us. While distraction is a major source of some of our problems, focus is the key to solving many of our problems. The problem with focus is that we can’t focus on everything. Determining our priorities is essential and sometimes that’s where life is difficult. Too often we have a list of many priorities. The only way to really accomplish and succeed is to determine what is most important and to put our energy and minds into making the “most important” successful. Family, school, career, sports, business, hobbies and more provide us with many choices to make every day. You have to decide which is most important and put your heart and strength into it. Whatever it is will work out better. Jesus understood this. He told his followers the greatest commandment is to love the Lord your God with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength. That is focus. Focus is what anything worth doing normally requires.

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GASTON From Page 5A include a new program for pre-kindergarten students that teaches them about social and behavior skills, students in the fifth grade will engage in career awareness opportunities through the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, and the district’s Composer program, which is designed for students who demonstrate qualities of being academically/ intellectually gifted, expands to all Title I elementary schools. ▪ COVID-19 protocols and procedures On Monday, Aug. 16, the Gaston County Board of Education voted to require face coverings/masks for people inside school buildings and central office buildings. The requirement is for students, employees, parents, and visitors while they are inside a Gaston County Schools facility regardless of vaccination status. The requirement goes into effect immediately and continues through Sept. 20 when the Board of Education meets again and plans to review the decision. Factors that contributed to the decision include the high transmission rate of the COVID-19 Delta variant and the high COVID-19 positivity rate in Gaston County. Additionally, wearing face coverings/masks indoors is expected to reduce the number of students/employees who are required to quarantine when there is a confirmed case. Students/ drivers are required to wear a face covering/mask while riding on a school bus or activity bus in accordance with federal requirements for public transportation. When there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 among students and employees, Gaston County Schools will follow the quarantine procedures that are outlined in the “StrongSchoolsNC Public Health Toolkit” beginning on page 14. Parents and employees are encouraged to review the procedures so they are aware of what steps will be taken when quarantine becomes necessary. Like last year, the district will post on its website a weekly count by school of the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases among students and employees, and schools will send a weekly e-mail to parents and employees to provide a summary of the number of confirmed cases. When there is the need for quarantining students, the school will contact the affected families to provide them with information/instructions. If the closure of a classroom or school becomes necessary, the school will provide information/instructions for parents and employees. When students are away from school because of quarantine, they will have coursework/assignments available in the Schoology or Canvas learning management system. Schools will encourage social distancing when possible. Students will be reminded to wash their hands frequently, hand sanitizer will be available, and students/staff will be asked to follow one-way traffic flow in hallways where feasible. Upon arrival at school, students will report directly to class rather than congregating in a common area – this practice was in place last school year. Parents/students and employees are asked to conduct a COVID-19 symptom screening each morning at home before coming to school. Field trips will not take place during the first nine weeks of school, and non-essential visitors will be limited in school buildings. Athletic events will be held as scheduled. ▪ School schedule and bus transportation Schools will operate five days a week using the start/end times that were implemented last year. Elementary schools will operate from 7:30 a.m., until 2:30 p.m. Middle schools and high schools will operate from 8:30 a.m., until 3:30 p.m. (Parents should check with their child’s school for the exact schedule as start/end times for some schools may vary by 5-10 minutes.) With a “two-tier schedule,” bus drivers are able to run two routes (rather than just one) in the morning and in the afternoon – an elementary route first and then a middle school or a high school route. The process is intended to get students to school and back home in a timely manner and ensure that there are enough bus drivers. Please note that students/

drivers are required to wear a face covering/mask while riding on a school bus or activity bus per federal requirements for public transportation. Buses will be cleaned/disinfected after morning and afternoon routes. Every school bus has a four-camera system, which will aid in monitoring behavior and safety and COVID-19 contact tracing. Parents will receive information from their child’s school about bus routes, pick-up and drop-off times, etc. ▪ Continued focus on school safety In addition to encouraging health and safety procedures related to COVID-19 (such as frequent handwashing, use of hand sanitizer, frequent cleaning/sanitizing, social distancing when possible, etc.), schools will follow its protocol to keep the school environment safe and secure for students and employees. Schools will continue the practice of random metal detection screenings for students and staff. Additionally, metal detection screenings and bag checks will be in place for athletic events such as high school football games. It is recommended that spectators do not bring bags to athletic events – doing so slows down the entrance line because the bags need to be checked. Schools also will conduct evacuation, lockdown, and tornado/severe weather drills periodically. The internal, two-way radio communication system used by schools is being upgraded with the replacement of analog “walkie talkies” with digital ones. ▪ A new high school and a new middle school campus For the first time, Gaston County Schools is welcoming students to the new Belmont Middle School campus and the Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences. Belmont Middle is the newest school in Gaston County. It is located at 1020 South Point Rd., and is less than a half-mile away from South Point High School. It cost approximately $40 million to build the school, which replaces the historic school building on Central Avenue near downtown Belmont. The Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences is located on the Gaston College campus in Dallas. The new high school is designed to develop a future workforce to meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals in Gaston County. Students have the opportunity to obtain a high school diploma and associate degree in preparation for a medical-related career. The grand opening celebration for Belmont Middle School was held Aug. 15. An open house program for the Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences will be held in September. ▪ It’s worth mentioning Here are some additional items that are worth mentioning as students and teachers head back to school: ▪ Students will receive breakfast and lunch meals freeof-charge. This is made possible again this year through the USDA’s National School Lunch Program. New menu items include chicken wings for middle schools and high schools and chicken drummies for elementary schools. Some schools have chosen to implement the “grab and go” breakfast option for students. ▪ Students will be issued a Chromebook computer for use at school and at home. Providing a computing device for each student was done for the first time when the pandemic began to support remote/virtual learning. ▪ Each school will be assigned a full-time nurse to provide additional health-related support and care for students. Previously, some nurses were assigned to two schools. ▪ Motorists are reminded of heavy traffic near schools in the early morning and mid-afternoon hours. It is important for motorists to decrease speed in school zones, watch for pedestrians, and use caution when they see a school bus. ▪ If parents have a question or concern, they are encouraged to contact their child’s teacher or the school principal to discuss the issue or schedule a meeting. Parents are reminded to make sure that their child’s school has up-to-date contact information (home address, telephone number, and e-mail address).

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Spiritual growth takes time… mato plants. Even T h i s week, one before this process, of our there’s no doubt he church started the tomato members, plants from seeds H o y l e indoors. Before the Haynes, plants ever went dropped by into the soil there the church were months of office to REV. DALE planning and work HENDRICKS bless my that had already Senior Pastor family with taken place. Even some gar- Shady Grove Baptist at that point, there d e n - f r e s h Church, Cherryville would still be lots tomatoes of work and time to and a wacome. The plants had to termelon. Boy, oh boy! be watered and protected What a treat! As I enjoyed from the frost. I am sure a tomato that evening, it that Hoyle fertilized the really did not dawn on me plants and probably dusted at that moment the time them to protect them from and work it took for this insects. As the plants grew, single tomato that I en- they would have needed joyed with my meal. You to be ‘staked up’ for supsee, Hoyle had to prepare port and lots of weeding the land and plant the towould take place. Soon

The moment you open yourself to Christ, Jesus begins to work in your life. You may think you have surrendered all your life to Him, but the truth is, there is a lot to your life that you aren’t even conscious of. You can only give God as much of you as you understand at that moment. That’s okay. Once Jesus begins to work, He takes over more and more of your life until all of your life is completely His. There will be struggles and battles, but the outcome will never be in doubt. God has promised that “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.” – (Philippians 1:6)

the blooms would come and later the tomato would begin to grow. However, to enjoy the lush ripe tomatoes at their prime, they would have to be picked at just the right time. When I apply this to my own life, I am reminded that it takes years for us to grow to adulthood, just like it takes a full season for fruit to mature and ripen. The same is true for the fruit of the Spirit. The development of Christlike character cannot be rushed. When you try to ripen fruit quickly, it loses its flavor. While we worry about how fast we grow, God is more concerned about how strong we grow. God views our lives from and for eternity, so He is never in a hurry.

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Fairview Baptist Church 415 South Mountain Street, Cherryville Anthony Grove Baptist Church 100 Anthony Grove Road Crouse, NC 704-435-6001 Bess Chapel United Methodist Church 6073 Flay Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-7969 Bethlehem United Methodist Church 6753 NC 182 Highway Cherryville, NC 704-435-1608 Blessed Hope Baptist Church 3357 Fallston-Waco Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-8530 Body of Christ Fellowship Center 405 S. Cherokee Street Cherryville, NC www.bodyofchrist7.com Calvary Way Holiness Church 1017 Second Street Cherryville, NC Pastor Clifton Morgan Cherryville Church of God 810 East Main Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-2275 Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church 318 W. Ballard Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-6934 Emmanuel Baptist Church 1155 Marys Grove Church Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-5764

Fairview Baptist Church 415 South Mountain Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-4299

Living Word Ministries 306 East Academy Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-3213

Second Baptist Church 201 Houser Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-9657

First Baptist Church 301 East 1st Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-3796

Marys Grove United Methodist Church 1223 Marys Grove Church Rd Cherryville, NC 704-435-5544

Shady Grove Baptist Church 3240 Tryon Courthouse Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-9605

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church 235 A.W. Black Street Waco, NC 704-435-8842

St. John’s Lutheran Church 310 West Church Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-9264

Mt. Zion Baptist Church 112 Mt. Zion Church Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-9636

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 1203 St. Mark’s Church Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-5941

North Brook Baptist Church 7421 Flay Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-4471

Victory Life Assembly of God 1655 Shelby Highway Cherryville, NC 704-435-5539

Oak Grove AME Zion Church 542 Flint Hill Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3687

Waco Baptist Church 262 N. Main Street Waco, NC 704-435-9311

Oak Grove Baptist Church 219 Tot Dellinger Road Cherryville, NC 704-435-3053

Washington Missionary Baptist Church 1920 Stony Point Road Waco, NC 704-435-3138

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

Rudisill Chapel AME Zion Church 417 South Mountain Street Cherryville, NC 704-435-5621

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

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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 135 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 PAINTING SERVICES. Over 25 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results. References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message. (704) 4358062.

TALL PINES CORPORATION. “We would love to make your dream come true!” (704) 600-5438 TallPinesCorporation@gmail. com WALLING’S PAINTING AND CONSTRUCTION. We do it all. Exterior and Interior painting. Pressure washing, glazed windows, refurbish hard wood floors, patches, roofs plus so much more. 20 plus yrs experience. No job is to small. Plenty of references. (828) 201-5788 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 HANDYMAN SERVICES. NOW IS THE TIME for all your pressure washing needs. Offering: mulching, trees and bushes trimmed, clean flower beds, minor repairs, decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available. We will show up and do the job. Call us first, 704-692-4449.

INDOOR CHURCH BENEFIT YARD SALE Sat., Aug 28th, 8 am-12 pm. Clothing, Furniture, Household goods and etc. Lafayette Street United Methodist Church at 1422 S Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC 28152

SOLID OAK DINING ROOM HUTCH. Made by Kincaid Furniture. 80” h x 75” w x 19”deep. $400 (704) 477-8497 WE BUY UTILITY TRAILERS “Must Have Title” contact J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. (828) 245-5895 5) 10X10 DOG PANEL KENNELS. Excellent condition, purchased locally, $200 each kennel, cash only, Forest City. 828-305-1834.

FOR SALE PURE RAW LOCAL HONEY. $18 per quart, $10 per pint. Produced in Rutherford County. Call or text Jackson Corbin, 828-980-1823. TWO 10’X10” STEEL GARAGE DOORS. Roll Up Style. NEW ! Still in Packaging. All Hardware Included. $250 each. (704) 482-0441 CUT THE CABLE. Get 12,000 channels. Watch new movies, Spanish, English, Indian, Arabic. Sports, NBA, NFL, ESPN, Soccer, all live, adult movies, all for $225. Payments available. 1 year subscription for TV channels $149. Also 50” Samsung Smart TV, $399. Need Sales People. (704) 962-9007 GONE WITH THE WIND DOLLS. Trading cards with tote, Little Rascals VHS never opened, Family Pack VHS never opened, Clay pigeon thrower, Huffy Good Vibration bike. 828-829-6821. KIMBALL SPINET PIANO. Excellent condition. $800. (704) 472-1355

FLAG POLES, FLAGS IN STOCK. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. Call 828-245-5895. INDOOR HYDROPONICS GROW SETUP. 2 Big Kahuna Hoods, Four 1000 Watt Hortilux Bulbs, Two 1000 Watt Ballasts, One 600 Watt Ballast, 4’x8’ Tray, 4’x6’ Tray, 40 Gal. Reservoir, 70 Gal. Reservoir, One 8’ Steel Stand, Dehumidiﬁer, 1 Reverse Osmosis System, 2 Blowers, Assorted Feeder Tubes, Pumps, Aerators, Timers, 2 Wall Mount Fans. Several Bags of Growing Medium. Best Offer Over $1000. (864) 978-7958 ELLENBORO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. FireDepartmentZ.com has pics of Ellenboro Volunteer Fire Department gifts including mini-hoops, fridge magnets, t-shirts, binders, coffee mugs, more NC4Ever@email.com DEER CORN. SHELLED, 50lbs, $10.05. 828-287-3272. UTILITY BUILDINGS, STORAGE BUILDINGS. Steel, Wood, Vinyl. Some fully insulated, 1 to 2 day delivery if buy from stock. Cash or low down payment with monthly payments. No credit ok. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-2455895.

OLD RECORDS LOT OF 7000. APPROX. 7000 RECORDS, RANGING FROM 40’S TO EARLY 70’S. CONDITION FROM GOOD TO BRAND NEW IN PLASTIC COVER. NO CHERRY PICKING! RECORDS COLLECTED OVER SEVERAL YEARS. IE: SINATRA, CLINE, ELVIS, ETC. MUST SELL THE ENTIRE LOT. SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY PLEASE! LEAVE MESSAGE. (828) 625-9744 CSISAMS@HOTMAIL.COM

PETS & LIVESTOCK

HAVE A TRAILER NOT USING? SELL IT! J. Johnson Sales INC. Buy, Sale, Trade trailers. Must have title. Call 828-245-5895.

TOY AUSSIE DOODLE PUPS average weight grown 8-12 lbs. Mother toy Ausssie father toy Red Poodle. 2 shots and wormed ready. Contact for photos (900 Each) (703) 308-1056 jlittlehorse@aol. com

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, 704-4769383.

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828-289-1175.

WE BUY UTILITY TRAILERS. “Must Have Title” contact J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. (828) 245-5895

SCHWINN IC4 EXERCISE BIKE. Schwinn ic4 exercise bike. Only a year old. Used moderately. Comes with the ﬂoor protection mat and the heart rate monitor. ONLY Asking $600. 5007ep@gmail.com FOR SALE Great Deal! Duncan Kiln 31 inches Tall Outside 22 inches Top Inside 17x19 call 704-487-7715 ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455. REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443 WOOD FOR SALE Sale wood for $100.00, worth $300.00. Some has to be cut. 704-974-4247. FOR SALE Great Deal! Carolina Panther Season Tickets Available 2 Seats in Section 202 Lower Level 10 Games Total $2500.00 828-429-2963 DOLL COLLECTORS! Very rare German made 1911 (year) Shilling Doll. Excellent condition. $450. (704) 4340848 NEW POWER LIFT RECLINER Paid $736. at Laughlin’s Furniture in Shelby. Sell for $500.00 Never used, grey catnapper. 828-748-7973.

WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935. CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704692-6767, (704) 487-0228 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 INTERESTED IN ZERO TURN MOWER. I’m interested in buying a zero turn lawn mower. (No Kohler Engines) Call 704-300-8201 NEED TO SELL YOUR HOUSE? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-472-0006. WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 6921006 WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

GREY POWER LIFT RECLINER, (CATNAPPER). Never used. Paid $736 at Laughlin’s in Shelby. Asking $500. (828) 748-7973

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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) 434-6389 KILL ALL YOUR WEEDS! Ranger Pro 2.5 gallon. $44.00. 828-287-3272. ACEPHATE FIRE ANT KILLER. Works great! $12.99. Call 828-287-3272. NEW CANNING JARS with Lids & Seals. $17.67 per case. Call 828-287-3272. PROPANE GRILL TANKS RE-FILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828-287-3272. 16X40 OR TWO STORY BUILDINGS BUILT ON SITE. 1 DAY INSTALL. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895. CARPORTS, GARAGES, BUILDINGS, RV, BOAT COVERS IN STOCK. Areas largest on site display. Best selection, quality price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc. 2690 Hwy. 221S., Forest City. 828-245-5895. HAVE A STORAGE BUILDING NOT USING, OUTGROWN IT? Sell it, trade in for new bigger one. We take trades, we buy used buildings. Must be factory built, able to move. J. Johnson Sales INC. 828-245-5895.

TWO SEVEN YEAR OLD YORKIES 1 male, 1 female, selling as pair. Need fenced yard or house-kept. All shots. $1200. 828-200-7441.

CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. 9 adorable pure Chihuahua puppies for sale. $200 ea. Variety of colors. 6 to 8 wks old. Parents on site. No papers. Dewormed. Text if interested (704) 860-7379 lacyorlucy@gmail.com

WE BUY JUNK VEHICLES. WE PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR VEHICLES RUNNING OR NOT, MUST HAVE A TITLE OR ID. (704) 4875244 CRESTMIDDLE@ AOL.COM

KING KOIL QUEEN SIZE pillow top, ﬁrm, 12 inch depth mattress set. Excellent condition. Cash only $400.00 Forest City. 828-305-1834

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855

REGISTERED AMERICAN BULLDOG. Male, 6 months old. $400. (704) 473-4936

WANT TO BUY

CASH FOR YOUR RECORD ALBUMS. Call Ron. (919) 314-7579

UNIQUE ANTIQUE STATION: Farm House Decor, Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Jewelry and MORE. Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm. 985 US 74 Business Hwy., Ellenboro. Find us on FB. 828-382-0075.

1800 BTU HOT POINT AIR CONDITIONER. $25. Two dorm refrigerators, $25 for small, $45 for large one. (704) 473-0618

BUSINESS SERVICES

ROB’S LAWN CARE. I do lawns in the Shelby Area. Reasonable Rates! Call 704487-5065 or (704) 297-0325

CLEVELAND COUNTY

HOYER LIFT/ROLLATOR. Rollator used once & Lift never used, in great condition. Lift has 2 batteries and adjustable sling & back. (704) 692-0724 millingpwc@hotmail.com

WANTING TO HIRE: ORDAINED PASTOR for a small, non-denominational, traditional Christian church in the Shelby area. Send resume to: “Pastor”, 836 East Main Street , Shelby, NC 28150

RETIRED GENERAL CONTRACTOR AVAILABLE for small job repairs and ﬁxes. Deck repair a specialty. Rutherford/Cleveland County areas. Bob, 828-476-6058.

YARD SALES

FOR SALE

ONE CEMETERY PLOT in Boiling Springs for sale. $700.00 negotiable. 980-2898841

ANTIQUES

EMPLOYMENT LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH the elderly. Can cook meals and be a companion. 20 years experience with elderly. Call anytime 828-2898054. (828) 289-8054

SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 5321587

FOR SALE

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,250. 828-2873272.

BOATS 1986 24’ SAN PAN HARDTOP PONTOON. 1 year old Suzuki 40HP outboard, 4 stroke, battery & starter. No trailer. Good shape. $5000. (On Moss Lake). (940) 7045276

AKC CHOCOLATE AND BLACK PUPS Big and blocky pups will be 8 weeks old on August 28th. Will have ﬁrst vaccination and dewormed weekly. Pups come from proven retriever waterfowl and upland bloodlines. Our pups get lots of socialization. They come with a 1 year health garuntee, 30 days free pet insurance, health records and going home package. Like us on Facebook at Harkey’s Labrador Retrievers for videos and pictures of parents and pups. Both sire and dam have wonderful temperaments. $800 each. (704) 4724695 Jharkey0203@gmail. com HEDGEHOGS AND SUGAR GLIDERS HOME. Male and female are available for both babies contact us if interested and for more info (915) 201-5269 deanwillson8@gmail.com

CARS & TRUCKS 2018 FORD FUSION 24,400 miles, $17995, Great Condition (704) 472-6337 1996 CHEVROLET C/K 1500 Truck. Regular cab, long bed, V6, needs motor work. 828248-8060. (828) 248-8060 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) 6926248 buck@walker-woodworking.com

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1978 SILVER ANNIVERSARY CORVETTE. Runs and sounds great. Asking $7,000 OBO. Call 704-418-6978 GOLDEN DOODLE PUPPIES. GOLDEN DOODLE AND LABADOODLE PUPPIES FOR SALE. CKC REGISTERED BORN 6/12. FIRST SHOTS. HEALTH GUARANTEED F2’S NO SHEDDING. VERY SMART. PRICE REDUCED. YOU WILL NEVER SEE THEM FOR THIS PRICE AGAIN. LOCATED IN GAFFNEY (864) 492-2880 ARMCCRAW@YAHOO.COM DOG KENNELS. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 20x20 tops, split kennels. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. 828-245-5895. FOR SALE HAIRSHEEP, RAMS, EWES, goats, pigmy cross, does and wethers, dwarf bucks. 828-248-8060 GUINEAS KEETS BABIES AND BANTAMS. Guineas Keets Babies $5.00. Bantams Babies $2.00 for sale. One to two weeks old. (704) 4769943

2007 BUICK LACROSSE. V-6, 3.8 All Pwr, local Forest City car, 160k miles, $4800, call 828-980-8461 (828) 9808461 mjohnson2837@gmail. com

2015 GMC YUKON XL DENALI. 4x4, Pearl White, 94,000 miles, Leather, Sunroof, 20” Alloys, Heated & Cooled Seats, $37,500. “Top of the Line!” Call (704) 4820441 1992 CHEVROLET CORVETTE $8500. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette Classic Red 109k LT1 V-8, Auto T-Top Garage Kept Runs Great 828-584-7364

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CARS & TRUCKS 1993 FORD F-150 CARGO VAN for Sale. 60,000 actual miles. 6 cylinder, AT, AC, new tires, Excellent condition. $5,950.00. 704-487-0550 or 704-678-3954.

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

1986 MINNIE WINNIE $1820 20 ft. Class C, 5.7L engine, sleep 4-6 pers, 81k miles, info at ncercy3@mailrnc.com, non smoker owner. ncercy3@mailrnc.com

VACATIONS

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT

OCEAN LAKES BEACH HOUSE. For rent, 2 bedroom 2 bath with sleeper sofa, WiFi, golf cart inc. Summer & Fall availability. Halloween weekend open. 704-473-1494.

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CLEVELAND COUNTY

BEAUTIFUL 0.87 ACRES. Located in Lincoln County. $38,000. Owner ﬁnancing. 704-374-5073.

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-718-2659, (803) 635-9831 OCEAN LAKE BEACH HOUSE 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Also pullout couch, golf cart. Weeks and weekends. 704-472-5182

REAL ESTATE CLEVELAND COUNTY 2019 KAWASAKI NINJA 600 ZX-6R. Excellent condition, only 400 miles! $10,800 ﬁrm. 704-692-8029.

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2012 PUMA 26’ TRAVEL TRAILER. Clean, like new, new AC, new skylights, 4 new tires, slide out, queen bed, TV incl, Tow and set up equipment incl., $15,000. Call 828-475-9807 or (704) 538-5637 nancyh47@ hughes.net

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HOUSE FOR SALE. Hall Crossing, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. 315 Landry Drive, 704-8423101, 704-739-7065. Kings Mountain, NC 28086 NEED TO SELL YOUR HOUSE? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-472-0006.

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. $190 weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. Visit us online at Oakwood Rentals, Shelby. Call (704) 473-4299

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 1/2 ACRE LOT UNRESTRICTED!! Near TIEC, $15,000. Call 864-909-1035 or visit: www.rowelland.com

FOR RENT CLEVELAND COUNTY LOOKING FOR GREAT MODULAR HOME FOR RENT? 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, DISHWASHER, GARDEN TUB, LOADED WITH EXTRAS. NO PETS. ALSO, HAP APPROVED. (704) 300-2709. (704) 300-2709 MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain. Price starting at $100 per week. Call (704) 739-4417 2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259.

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 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOMES. Shelby, NC. We are currently accepting applications for our waiting list. Rent is based on income (and some expenses are deducted). Call or visit us today, Laurel Hill Apartments 704487-1114. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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

RUTHERFORD COUNTY 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, secluded 1 acre lot. No pets. First, last and security. Complete background check. Shiloh area. 828-429-9831. 2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $500 per month. 828-382-0475.

Lady Ironmen varsity VB squad wins first home game of season Coach Kiser, teams, all happy to be back in Nixon by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Even though everyone is back to wearing masks, CHS head volleyball coach Leigh Kiser said she and her teams are happy to be back in the gym for a normal season, and hopes her veteran team can win a bunch of matches this season. Said Kiser, “We have a lot of returners with game experience and have some really talented newcomers.” The Lady Ironmen opened their 2021 season by traveling to Forestview where they came away with a 3-0 loss to a tough team. Scores in that matchup were 25-10, 25-22, and 25-9. Kiser noted Taylor Digh and Rileigh Kiser each had 10 digs, with Rileigh adding

10 assists, of which four went to senior Terayha Bess. Kiser said her team went through long scoring droughts that really put them in a hole early. The CHS ladies’ home court, Nixon Gym, hosted the visiting Chase Lady Trojans in the home opener with CHS pulling out an exciting 3-2 victory. Kiser noted match scores were 26-24 (CHS), 26-24 (Chase), 25-19 (CHS), 25-19 (Chase), and 15-12 (CHS). Coach Kiser said her team “…showed a lot of grit in the match” adding she was proud of the way they answered each Chase run. Stat leaders were Rileigh Kiser (7 aces, 26 assists, 13 digs); Terayha Bess (13 kills); Taylor Digh (22 digs); and Addie Eaker and Katie Eaker, each with 7 kills. On Thursday, Aug. 18, cross county rival West Lincoln invaded Nixon Gym, and the Lady Rebels pulled out a hard-fought 3-2 win over

coach Kiser’s ladies. Said Kiser, “Our team had an early lead and seemed to relax, letting the Rebels back in the match. Some poor serving and passing did us in, in this one.” Stats in this one were: Terayha Bess with 13 kills, and freshman Carson Reed, with 6 kills. These two led the Lady Ironmen offense. Rileigh Kiser set them up with 31 assists and led the defense with 18 digs. Senior Skye Reed’s 10 digs also helped out the ladies. Coach Kiser said she has learned much about the fight in her varsity team and knows more wins are in the ladies’ future. In JV action the JV Lady Ironmen lost their first match 2-0, at Forestview, 25-14 and 25-8. Krista Davis was stat leader with 7 digs. The JV’s lost a heartbreaker 2-0, in last Wednesday’s home opener by scores of 25-22 and 25-23. The Ironmen juniors got

Lady Ironmen senior, Terayha Bess blasts a shot back to the Chase Lady Trojans’ side during last week’s non-conference match at Nixon Gym. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) their first win of the season, however, by beating West Lincoln’s JVs by scores of 25-14 (CHS), 25-17 (WL), and 15-13 (CHS). Lexi McSwain’s three (3) serve aces

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led the Ironmen JV squad. This week the Lady Ironmen hit the road and are at Chase, Lincolnton, followed by the new conference’s opener at Shelby’s Lady

Golden Lions. The teams records are: Varsity – 1-2; and JV – 1-2.

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From Page 1A received the award. Wall said the Public Power Rising Star Award, “…recognizes an up-andcoming leader who has less than 10 years of experience and who, in that relatively short period of time, has made significant and sustained contributions to the electric utility industry and to public power specifically.” City Manager Cash added the award places, “…a high emphasis on customer ser-

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Mr. Todd Dellinger, Principal of W. Blaine Beam Intermediate, with a couple of his students (from Mrs. Britton’s 5th grade class) standing by their school sign at the first day of school. They are (L-R): Mr. Dellinger, Linley Barclift, Anna Huffman, and Brody Carpenter.

W. Blaine Beam Intermediate Fellow Principal and career educator Todd Dellinger (Principal at W. Blaine Beam Intermediate) said of his school, “We have 207 students currently enrolled. This includes 105 new fourth graders, of which around 20 or so are coming back from asynchronous and virtual environments.” As for staff changes, Mr. Dellinger noted, “We did not have any retirements or staff losses. Mrs. Clark will be moving into a reading teaching position and Melanie Sherrill will be coming back to Beam as a fourth grade teacher (Melanie was part of the original staff).” Dellinger noted they are, “…very excited to start the year with our Falcons Radio Club. The club started during the second half of last year and has already received national attention. We also will be glad to

John Chavis Middle School John Chavis Middle’s Matt Rikard said they are expecting about 410 to be enrolled at JCMS this year. As for new teachers, staff, and personnel, he noted, “We have added one new eighth grade ELA teacher, Mrs. Sigmon and a Spanish teacher, Mr. Mora. We are also excited that Cherryville Elementary’s Ms. Greene has moved up to serve as Assistant Principal.” Rikard said masks will be required to start the year, and will continue for at least the first 30 days, based on the Board of Education’s latest decision. He continued, “We will also continue our cleaning protocols,

Mr. Shawn Hubers, Principal of Cherryville High School, speaks with teacher Emilie Pope as she speaks to her class about some of the school’s and her class’s rules. and we also have air purifiers in every room. We are also working to raise money for outdoor classroom areas for our students.” Rikard, as the head WBBI Falcon, said of his experience, “I taught several years at Cherryville High School and am proud to be in the Cherryville community serving as Principal

at JCMS. Our goal this year is to do everything we can to keep our students safe and healthy, while challenging them to grow academically.” Cherryville High School Head Ironman Shawn Hubers, CHS’ new Principal estimates they will welcome just

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restart our technology club after COVID interrupted it in 2020.” Mr. Dellinger added, “This year will begin with masks but we will have full classes back five days a week, as opposed to only two on the separate cohort system. Many other safety procedures remain from last year to keep students safe.” Dellinger continued, “I did my student teaching at Tuscola High School in Waynesville. I taught U.S. history, world history, psychology, and Economics and Political System for nine years before becoming assistant principal at Cherryville Elementary School in 2001. I spent an amazing five years there before becoming principal at Bessemer City Primary. I was very blessed to have the opportunity to return Cherryville from Tryon 8Elementary to become principal at W. Blaine Beam Intermediate three years ago. This is my 20th year as an administrator. My goal this year for our school is to help create a learner-centered environment where students will make to make incredible gains to close the gap for lost learning due to the pandemic. I have the best feeling about this year despite the pandemic hanging on. I know this is going to be a fantastic year.”

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2021 CHS IRONMEN FOOTBALL TEAM – Front row (L-R): #1-Landon Hahn; #2-Carter Spangler; #3-J.D. Dattoli; #4-Jack Mulvey; #5-Anthony Roberts; #6-Kam Bolin; #7-Kadin Beaver; #8Caleb Hovis; #9-Jackson Owens; #11-Chase Miller; and #12-Gavin Cease. Back row, L-R are: #14-Tanner Sisk; #20-Mason Grindstaff; #21-Cooper Sloan; #34-Shamyr Moss; #44-Elijah Gibson; #50-Mitchell Lackey; #55-Collin Jones; #59-Jack Dellinger; #60-Gage Vernon; and #65-Corey Alston. Not present when photo was made: #17-Tobias Miller, and #74-Cameron Terrell. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

2021 CHS Ironmen football squads still works in progress School to field varsity; JV squads as they look to play hard in new conference setup by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

THE 2021 CHS IRONMEN JUNIOR VARSITY SQUAD – Front row (L-R): Seth Hall, Caydin Wooten, Noah Hollingsworth, Josh Ward, Devon Heard, Cameron Gatza, Justin Houser, Deshawn Heard, Cameron Lee, Bryson Sigmon, and Rayshawn Sewell. Top row (L-R): Amir Starr, Chandler Willis, Isaiah Beam, Conner Hawkins, Liam McIntyre, Jordan Lowrance, Kamariun Champion, Andron Patterson, Tyler Blalock, and Jacob Nathe. Absent when photo made: Corbin Thomas (#75), and Tyler Foley (#70).

At the July 17 football practices at CHS, head football coach Tim Pruitt (center) puts the young men through their paces, getting them ready for some Friday night football! See more photos on page 3B. Montgomery. Pruitt noted they will be looking to fill in one more coaching position to help Coach Gilmore with the Wide Receivers. Last Spring the team finished the COVID-shortened season 2-5, winning their two games against county 1A teams Bessemer City and Highland Tech.

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The 2021 CHS Ironmen football season kicks off Aug. 20, in an away game against Avery County. It will be followed by five games against opponents CHS hasn’t had to go up against in many seasons, if ever: Blacksburg, West Lincoln, Shelby, Burns, and East Gaston. That said, Coach Tim Pruitt doesn’t appear too worried, but he always has that air of calm about him that marks a good head coach: if he is worried about the team’s upcoming performance against those teams, he doesn’t show it. Here’s why. Said Pruitt recently, “Our practice has been upbeat so far. The weather has been great and the kids have been working hard. We have some new kids in the program as some upperclassmen have joined the program with our usual 9th grade group. We are working to install and instill the basics of both our offense and defense to be prepared for the season opener at Avery County.” He continued, “Our strength right now is that we have depth at the skill positions and though our total number of players is low we expect everyone on the varsity and JV levels to contribute. We are also expecting to be much faster on defense this Fall. Our weakness right now is the limited number of linemen that we have.” Pruitt noted that to create depth he hopes to add speed on the defensive line as they move a player or two there, adding they will need to do the same on the offensive line. “It will be our goal that we do not have to play our linemen both ways,” he said, adding he looked to fill their kicking and punting positions in preseason camp. The Ironmen have 14 returning starters returning (several two-way players) after losing six starters from last Fall’s group, Pruitt noted. Those returners are: returning All-Conference senior Kadin Beaver (QB/ LB), whom Pruitt called a “…great leader and a student of the game”; returning All-Conference senior and top returning lineman,

Mitchell Lackey (OG/DE) who, “…rarely comes off the field”; returning All-Conference senior, Jackson Owens at Slot/CB. Of him, Pruitt noted, “He has played Strong Safety on defense and makes us faster on both sides of the ball; and returning All-Conference senior Cooper Sloan, at RB/LB, whom Pruitt says is their “…top returning rusher and has worked hard to put on weight. Others include returning All-Conference junior Landon Hahn, at Slot/FS, who is a three-sport athlete and is always around the ball. He led the team in both TD catches and interceptions, said Pruitt. There are junior Chase Miller (QB/RB/LB), described by Pruitt as “…a tough physical runner who has the ability to throw the ball in tight windows; a threesport athlete as well; junior Kam Bolin (LB), one their top returning tacklers who plays great in every play; junior Jack Dellinger (OT), who Pruitt said will play on the right side and should be a dominant blocker this season. Then there is sophomore Caleb Hovis (OT/NG) who has played both ways as a ninth grader and “…gets better every day.” Other key returners are: Carter Spangler, WR/CB, senior; Cain Cash, DE, senior; Elijah Gibson, FB/OG/LB, junior; Gage Vernon, C, junior; and Shamyr Moss, NG; sophomore. Said Pruitt, “We are also looking forward to the contribution of newcomers Gavin Cease, Jack Mulvey and Tobias Miller.” His assistant coaches this season and their position they coach are: Scott Jenkins (Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers); Dell Garren (Defensive Line); Tim Moss (Offensive Line); Ben Pierce (Running Backs); Houston Gilmore (Defensive Backs, Wide Receivers); and Josh Garren (Defensive Line). Team Manager is Leroy

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After practice, members of the 2021 CHS Marching Ironmen band, posing with their instruments and flags in CHS Gym. (photo provided)

CHS’ 2021 Marching Ironmen band glad to be back after COVID year Mr. Ewing: “They have shown the staff and I so much dedication in just a short amount of time!”

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Cherryville High School Music and Band teacher Mark D. Ewing,

Jr. said recently his band members and students have had some “…very strong practices in the last three weeks of working.” Said Mr. Ewing, “They have shown the staff and I

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so much dedication in just a short amount of time. We were not able to have a marching band season last year due to COVID19, but I would argue that, because of the virus and not having that season to perform, there is a want, or desire, from the students to get back out there and do what it is that we all love doing. They have taken what last year gave to us and have turned it into a strength and a driving force into what I know is going to be a fun, successful and competitive season.” Regarding a 2021 roster and information on returning marchers, Ewing noted, “With not having that season last year due to the virus, we actually have two classes of students that are new to the activity (freshmen and sophomores), with even the possibility of adding a few 8th graders to the ensemble as we move into

the school year. “With that fact, we spent much of our time during summer camp working on basic marching fundamentals. Although that is the case, we were still successful in fielding our entire 'part 1’ (of 4) of this year’s production.” Mark also noted Chris Page and Quincy Goode have returned as their Color Guard and Drum line instructors respectively, and have been on our staff for two marching band seasons previously – 2018 and 2019. “We have also added Anna Waters, who is in her second year as the band director at John Chavis Middle School. She is serving in an assistant director capacity, has worked with our stationary sideline musicians (Front Ensemble) and has been a wonderful presence as far as transitioning her rising ninth and eighth graders into the marching band. All three

have been a tremendous help to our students and to myself over the last few weeks of camp and I cannot thank them enough,” he said. As far as last year went, Mr. Ewing said, “Even though we were not able to have a marching band season last year, all of our students kept moving forward with their craft and that has served as a powerful segue into our upcoming season. In a year that was so tough (2020), our goal was to keep our chins held high. “Our seniors who did not have marching band in their final year of school due to the pandemic did such a great job of being a rock for all of our younger members. Their leadership and positivity even while facing that adversity is something that we will never forget here in the CHS Marching Ironmen Band program.”

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