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704-484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Our 37th Year • Issue No. 37 • September 17, 2020 "In God We Trust" 2-pc. Chicken Strips MIX MIX & MATCH MATCH ANY TWO ANY TWO Cheeseburger Any Size Soft Drink r er Regular Fries Small Sundae St e 2 FOR FOR $ 4 SUPER SNACK SUPER SNACK NEW ANY SIZE NEW ANY SIZE MISTY SLUSH MISTY SLUSH Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso OUR DRIVE-THRU OUR DRIVE-THRU IS OPEN! IS OPEN! We Appreciate Your Business and We Are Here to Serve You. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! MON.-SAT. 10AM-10PM SUNDAY 11AM-10PM DQSHELBY.COM DQSHELBY.COM 814 S. DEKALB ST., SHELBY, NC 704-482-6681 704-482-6681 cookie butter, pumpkin puree, whipped topping & nutmeg New NEW CHILI DOG NEW CHILI DOG by MICHAEL E. POWELL michael@cfmedia.info On Monday, Sept. 7, at 9 a.m., Shelby's American Legion Post 82, Post Auxiliary, and Sons of American Legion Squadron 82 observed Patriot Day, remembering the thou- sands who lost their lives when terrorist-hijacked planes attacked the United States. According to a media release, the event was in conjunction with a "Wreaths Across America" sale, to place Christmas Wreaths on the graves of veterans. Noted the release, "Patriot Day com- memorates the attack by ter- rorists on Sept. 11, 2001 – attacks which destroyed the World Trade Center in New York, damaged the Pentagon, and crashed an aircraft in a field." Special guests lined up for the event included Shelby Fire and Rescue Battalion #1; Shelby Fire Station #2; Township Three Volunteer Fire Department; Shelby City Police; the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office; Mr. Joseph J. Reale, Vice Commander of the 4th Division of the North Carolina American Legion, and his wife Toni; and the Chairperson of Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation of the North Carolina Department of the American Legion. Quentin Cash, Commander of Shelby Fire and Rescue Battalion #1, led the striking of the firefighter's bell, explaining the significance of the cer- emony – a series of five times repeated four times and the signal of final call for a fallen firefighter. Commander Cash is the son of Cherryville Fire Chief and City Manager Jeff Cash. According to Commander Cash, "This tradition has been used since the mid 1880's when fire companies used a bell to signal an alarm." Ringing the bell was William Weaver from Statio n 3. Post 82 Commander Victor Darville welcomed everyone present, and Jack Weller, Commander of Sons of the American Legion Squadron 82, introduced guests, and the Color Guard of Post 82 posted the colors. Past State Commander Evan Thompson sang the "National Anthem", and Roger Cox, Chaplain of the Shelby Sons of the Legion Squadron, offered the invocation. The ceremony's keynote address was given by Bob Cabaniss, a Marine Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict who later served in the Army National Guard and Air National Guard. Mr. Cabaniss taught at Burns High School, and is active in the Marine Corps League. Chaplain Cox offered a prayer for men and women in uniform. Commander Darville and Mrs. Rebecca Higgins, President of the Post Ladies 9/11 Patriot Day ceremony observed by Legion Post 82 Mrs. Rebecca Higgins, President Unit 82, and Post 82 Commander Victor Darville placed a wreath at the base of the fl ag pole to honor victims of 9/11, at Monday's, Sept. 7, 2020, Remembrance Ceremony. Dr. Jack Weller, SAL Commander served as master of ceremonies at the 9/11 ceremony host by Son Of The American Legion on Sept. 7, at Post 82. In the background are several fi rst responders with Shelby Fire Department, Shelby Police; Cleveland County Sheriff's Offi ce, and Township 3 Volunteer Fire Department. The fi re bell was rung to honor those fi rst responders whose end of watch was Sept. 11, 2001. Post 82 and Unit 82 provided lunch and snacks to the 60 people that attended the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Shelby Post building. Lynette Christensen, the Cherryville Unit 100 President, and Linda Quinlan, District President were visiting prior to the ceremony. Auxiliary, placed a wreath at the post flagpole. Shelby fire- fighters struck a bell in commemoration of those who fell on 9/11, and Battalion I Commander Quen- tin Cash, explained the tradition to those gathered. The Honor Guard of Post 82 fired a salute volley, and Ned Cash, Past Commander of Post 82, played "Taps," and Evan Thompson sang, "God Bless America." Afterwards, the colors were retired. Also, it is to be noted that on that same day, the American Legion Auxiliary began selling Christmas wreaths for graves of veterans. For more information, call (704) 466-3103, or go by the Shelby American Legion Post 82, located at 1628 S. Lafayette St., in Shelby. Battalion Commander Quentin Cash shares the signifi cance of ringing the bell in a series of fi ve times repeated four times and the signal of fi nal call for a fallen fi refi ghter. This tradition has been used since the mid 1880's. Photos provided N.C. TRACTOR & FARM SUPPLY 299 Railroad Ave., Rutherfordton • 828-288-0395 Mobile: 828-429-5008 • mf1dpshehan@gmail.com SALES • SERVICE • PARTS IF YOU BUY ANYWHERE ELSE YOU WILL PAY TOO MUCH! IF YOU BUY ANYWHERE ELSE YOU WILL PAY TOO MUCH! PROUDLY SERVING RUTHERFORD, CLEVELAND, GASTON, LINCOLN, POLK COUNTIES AS THE AREAS HOMETOWN MASSEY FERGUSON DEALER. Great Selection Great Selection