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15,620,784 proposed: 2022-2023 City budget approved by Council Other budget highlights include 2% reduction in electrical rate; 2 percent COLA for all City employees by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

The Cherryville City Council’s regular meeting agenda was a whopping 18 items long, not counting the adjournment listing, and once Council voted on and approved the minutes of past meetings and Mayor H. L. Beam’s comments were touched on,

the Council moved on to voting on and unanimously approving the $15,620,784 proposed FY 2022-2023 City budget. City Manager Brian Dalton noted last week that, “Everything was approved that was presented (in the regular session).”

Mr. Dalton also noted the public hearing was set for the RV Park and the text amendment changes for design standards of commercial buildings, adding, “The public hearings will be at the July Council meeting.” Dalton also said that

some fees were changed and added, “We are still the second lowest in the county on regarding zoning fees.” Other budget highlights – in addition to the previously mentioned unanimous vote to approve the budget – include a two percent reduction in electrical

rate; a two percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) for all City of Cherryville employees; and most especially noting the City’s tax rate remains the same. Additionally, Downtown Director David Day’s Main See BUDGET, Page 9

Cherryville’s Ballard Park pool open for swim fun for everyone Family YMCA’s Summer Camp program a “go!” by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Somerset Court’s Tiffany Crumpton and Jessica Brown talk with resident Louise Gardener at the Disco Meet and Greet last Thursday. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

Somerset Court’s Disco Meet/Greet great fun for residents; staff June 16 event’s motto – “a disco ball and that’s not all!” – truly appropriate by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

Somerset Court of Cherryville’s new Executive Director Tiffany Crumpton had a great idea – have a disco-themed day of fun for the residents and staff; a firsttime thing that everyone will like and get involved with. So, they invited a plethora of friends, resident’s family members and others from the surrounding community to what she said will be “a funfilled night of retro-disco happenings”. Thanks to skillful planning and hard work by all involved, it all came together last Thursday afternoon, June 16. Crumpton and her new staff said the facility’s renovations are now complete so it was time to celebrate at their renovated “digs”. Her media release noted that with “…a lot of fresh

friendly faces on staff, the (Somerset) community is excited to open its doors to the public for the first time since December – and the team’s going out of its way to make sure a groovy time will be had by all.” So, to that end, last Thursday, Somerset Court showcased all its services as well as its new inside renovations and the event provided not only the community but also the groups they partner with a glimpse into who they are and what they do so as to make sure its residents receive optimal care and have a great life there. Of the meet and greet, Crumpton noted in the media release, that, “Local food trucks will be on hand to make sure guests are well fed while a DJ will be spinning classic disco tunes beneath a gleaming mirror ball.” She continued, “I wanted to do something fun. We wanted to invite our community out to meet our new management staff and to have a look at our complete building makeover.” And they did, and to say it was a big, fun-filled success is an understatement. As one person said, “Everybody is boogeying, disco-style!” See SOMERSET, Page 2

Josey Messer, Associate Executive Director of the Pharr Family YMCA & Cherryville Family YMCA, said recently it’s time for a “Y” summer of fun! To that end the City’s Ballard Park – Yates McGinnis Pool is officially open for business and has been, as Messer noted, since Saturday, June 11. Josey, who is new (by his own admission), said though he isn’t sure how See POOL, Page 10

Members of the Collinswood family of Bessemer City enjoying a little leisure time at the Cherryville Pool. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media)

MainStreet Family Care holds ribbon cutting New urgent care will provide a number of services and be open 7 days a week by MICHAEL E. POWELL Editor michael@cfmedia.info

A new clinic has opened its doors to service Cherryville’s citizens, touting its motto as “Heal Better. Feel Better”. MainStreet Family Care, an Alabama-based urgent care clinic, held a ribbon cutting last Thursday, June 16, at their location at 2501 Lincolnton Hwy., in Cherryville, just in front of the Walmart. Its doors will be open seven days a week. Company spokesperson Betsy Stewart said they have been in North Carolina for a while now, with an initial location in Locust, NC. With Stewart was Whitney Letman, the company’s Marketing Coordinator and Community Engagement specialist.

Office manager for MainStreet Family Care, Dylan Lageman, wields the big scissors as he cuts the ribbon, officially opening the group’s Cherryville location, one of their newest of the 15 the currently staff and own. With Mr. Lageman are MSF-UC’s staff as well as Mayor H.L. Beam and City Manager Brian Dalton, along with members of the Cherryville Chamber and City staff and City Council, and a number of Cherryville business, community, and financial leaders. (photo by MEP/The Eagle/CF Media) Offering a host of services from COVID-19 rapid antigen testing to pregnancy tests, the urgent cares slick brochure also lists services

such as state-of-the-art digital x-rays, sports and work physicals, to stitch-ups, burn treatments, UTI treatment and flu shots and vaccinations.

Spokesperson Betsy Stewart said they take Medicare and Medicaid managed plans as well as all major insurance See MAINSTREET, Page 6

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