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Belmont’s CityWorks Center officially open The City of Belmont recently celebrated the grand opening of the magnificent CityWorks Center with an official ribbon cutting. This building is now home to the following city departments: Administration, Planning & Zoning, Public Works, Finance, Customer Service & Utilty Billing*, and Parks & Recreation. The City Hall building in downtown is now home to the Main Street staff and the Montcross Chamber of Commerce. All city buildings are now opened back up to the public.

“After two years of construction and a year of being closed to the public due to COVID-19, I am excited that our new CityWorks Center is officially open to the public,” said Belmont city manager Adrian Miller.

“We opened the building for city staff in October 2020, and it has provided much-needed office and meeting space for our operations. Mayor Martin and the city council wanted to meet in person so that our residents could continue participating in their local government, and our Community Room allowed 30 people to safely attend meetings over the past six months. We have missed seeing our residents over the past year, so we are glad to welcome them back into our buildings and especially the new CityWorks Center.”

The CityWorks Center is a 1980s era building, which was formerly occupied by Woodlawn Mills and Beltex Corp. and had been used by the City See CityWorks, Page 6

Coach Hawkins shows a special kind of wisdom

By John Wilson As a society, we rarely look for wisdom from that group of Americans known as Generation Z, or Gen Z for short. In a nutshell, the Gen Z crowd is made up of those Americans born after 1996.

Conventional wisdom would dictate that if you hadn’t been around during Y2K, Bush v. Gore or the September 11th attacks you probably aren’t very world savvy.

Funny thing about conventional wisdom. Sometimes, it’s just dead wrong.

East Gaston soccer coach River Hawkins, 21, is an example of conventional wisdom turned upside down.

Hawkins is a young man who has experienced some real highs and some tough lows over the last two years.

How he dealt with those challenges is impressive, to say the least.

For starters, Hawkins recently guided the Warriors men’s soccer team on a successful 7-5 run for the 2020 season.

That record coupled with a positive coaching outlook resulted in Hawkins being honored by his peers with the Southwestern 2A Conference Coach of the Year Award.

In addition to the conference

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Belmont Parks and Rec. launching exciting new program

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River Hawkins received the 2020 Southwestern 2A Conference Coach of the Year award after guiding the Warrior’s soccer team to a 7-5 record in 2020. award, Coach Hawkins was also honored with being named the Regional Coach of the Year as well.

While Hawkins was pushing his players to live up to their potential on the field the coach was also dealing with more personal matters off the field.

A terrifying battle with cancer.

See HAWKINS, Page 4

Back in the 1960s the British rock group The Who had a hit song entitled “Going Mo-bile”. Taking a note from that, the Belmont Parks and Recreation Dept,. is going mo-bile with a new program that will see staff members traveling out into parks and neighborhoods with a trailer full of fun.

The idea revolves around the concept of loading a former Belmont PD enclosed trailer with a wide variety of recreational activity equipment, and pulling it to parks and neighborhoods, and letting the kids there avail themselves of the stuff for free.

The activities will include spikeball, ladderball, basketball, badminton, dodgeball, See PARKS, Page 7

Belmont Parks and Rec. director Zip Stowe (right) and recreational specialist Alex Godette with the mobile fun trailer.

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R ECOLLECTIONS AND R EFLECTIONS Let battle commence Well I spent a good deal of time on Easter down on my knees.. I said I spent a good deal of time on Easter down on my hands and knees…I said I spent a good deal of time on Easter down on my hands and knees and sweating like a sinner in church but I was not in church.

Now that I have piqued yer curiosity… what I was doing was planting my backyard vegetable garden.

I have tried gardening a time or two before but it always ended up a disaster. Spring storms, Chuck the Cutworm, Chippy the Chipmunk, Suzy the Squirrel, Steve the Slug, birds of a variety of species, they all conspired to see my vegetable paradise turn into a wasteland of nothingness.

This year I have vowed things will be different. Several months ago my pal Calvin gave me a vintage Craftsman garden tiller that his father had bought new many decades ago.

It had sat in Calvin’s garage for around 15 years and would not start. I brought it home and went to work on it. I put in a new electronic ignition system, rebuilt the carb, new air filer, cleaned out the gas tank, changed the oil, new spark plug, new belt that drives the digger blades, greased everything, and now it starts right up and digs like nobody’s business.

I tilled up a patch in the backyard. The tiller smiled as it worked. I planted taters and onions and termaters and squash and chili peppers and cukes and green beans and some begonias and sunflowers. But creatures were

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watching me. It was the aforementioned Chuck the Cutworm and Chippy the ChipAlan Hodge munk and Suzy the Banner-News Editor Squirrel and Steve the Slug and the birds, lots of birds, who have painted a bullseye on the tender young plants.

I am ready for them this year. I put hoops of gutter mesh around the base of the plants. I have sprinkled slug killer generously. I have dusted with Sevin. The BB gun is loaded and ready. Varmits bring it on. Let battle commence.

This past year has been rough. The warm days are here at last. We survived a hard winter. Gardens are a hope of better days ahead.

Maybe you have spent some time on your knees lately. Maybe it was some place other that a red dirt garden. That’s OK too. It’s all for a good cause.

The thing about gardening is it builds character by forcing you to overcome challenges and hardships and failure in the quest for the victory of fresh vegetables on a plate. You must endeavor to persevere no matter how many critters or other things try to beat you.

As Winston Churchill once said “We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills, we shall fight in the vegetable gardens. We shall never surrender.”

Or something like that.

I started hiking and backpacking a lot in the 70’s. We didn’t have fancy equipment available like today. I understood I needed water to hydrate myself but never really contemplated how much and that ignorance has carried itself through five decades of my life.

I planned mountain trips around fishing so I knew I had access to water; eventually.

Back then, however, my water was in a military canteen about the same temperature as the outdoor temp so when I got thirsty I only drank a few sips. I don’t know anyone that likes to drink hot water.

Eventually I got away from iodine tablets or boiling stream water and used an ultraviolet light purifier but even then I didn’t slug down a ton of water. I couldn’t reconcile forest creatures upstream possibly using the water as their bathroom even though my outfitters told me I had nothing to worry about.

So this brings me to today. Up until a year ago I often worked on construction sites for 8-10 hours and took nary a sip of water all day. Oh I paid the penalty with headaches but for some reason I never saw the connection until my son started forcing me to drink more water and the headaches went away.

I’ve noted before that life is complicated; so complicated that quite a lot goes unnoticed, misunderstood, or simply ignored. Somehow I don’t remember getting the message that I needed at least 64 ounces of water daily.

What else can we thirst for? When King Solomon became king of Israel at a young age, he told the Lord that above all else, he thirsted for wisdom but his reason was so he

North Carolina’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility now open for all adults Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. gave an update last week on the state’s current data, trends and vaccination progress and announced the opening of vaccine eligibility for Group 5. This means anyone 16 years and older who wants a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccination is eligible to get one.

“We remain focused on getting people vaccinated as quickly and as equitably as possible and continuing to slow the spread of the virus,”

said Governor Cooper. “The more people we vaccinate, the more we can safely do.”

North Carolina continues to focus on distributing vaccines quickly and equitably.

To date, the state has administered over 5.2 million doses. 39 percent of those 18 and up is at least partially vaccinated, and 26 percent of those 18 and up have been fully vaccinated.

“These tested, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines will help us get back in control of our lives and back to the people and places we love – like safely hugging a grand-

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mother, traveling to see vaccinated family or friends, or having a potluck dinner with your vaccinated neighbors,” said Secretary Cohen.

State health officials are continuing to monitor the presence of COVID-19 and its more contagious variants in North Carolina, which is why it is important to continue to follow the state’s mask mandate and practice safety precautions, including the Three Ws—wear a mask, wait 6 feet apart, and wash hands often.

Dr. Cohen also provided an update on North Carolina’s data and trends.

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Carolina’s syndromic surveillance trend for COVID-like illness is decreasing.

Trajectory of Confirmed Cases Over 14 Days- North Carolina’s trajectory of cases is level.

Trajectory in Percent of Tests Returning Positive Over 14 Days- North Carolina’s trajectory in percent of tests returning positive is level.

Trajectory in Hospitalizations Over 14 Days- North Carolina’s trajectory of hospitalizations is level.

In addition to these metrics, the state continues building capacity to adequately respond to an increase in virus spread in testing, tracing and prevention.

could lead God’s people well. (1 Kings 2:1-4) And this points out where thirsts can take a wrong turn if we let them. Unlike Solomon, we can thirst for power, prestige, Dennis Siracusa and wealth with the focus all on us which is destructive and wrong.

Dr. Bruce H. Wilkinson wrote The Prayer of Jabez. It’s a fascinating book covering two verses in 1 Chronicles. The writer of that book of genealogical history stopped in the middle of a list of about 500 OT names to highlight one in particular: Jabez, his short prayer, and God’s answer to his prayer.

“Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying ‘because I bore him in pain.’

And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, ‘Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that your hand would be with me, and you would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!’ So God granted him what he requested.” (1 Chronicles 4: 9-10) We don’t know much about Jabez other than these 2 verses. We don’t know why his mother named him a painful name which surely had to affect him during his life. What we do know is that with this simple prayer, to be a blessed man all to glorify and honor God, his life was transformed by his, yours and my all loving God. Our lives will similarly be transformed today if we will pray and honor God. He’s listening!

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Tabitha Aylsworth Cramerton Middle School Honorable Mention

Giana Calatropio Cramerton Middle School Third Place

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Just Plain Dog Show Gaston County Parks and Rec. will have its 48th annual Just Plain Dog Show on May 1, 2021 starting at 10am at Dallas Park. Dress your dog up or bring it plain and take part in the fun.

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The Gaston County Museum will present a virtual art show Through An Artist’s Eyes March 30 - May 28.

Each year the Gaston County Museum is pleased to partner with Gaston County Schools for a juried art show.

This year’s exhibit will showcase over 100 pieces of artwork from area elementary, middle, and high school students.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s exhibit will be completely virtual making it accessible to more visitors than ever before! Categories for submissions include painting, drawing, crafts, sculpture, digital art, photography, and more. All submitted artwork will be showcased on

Molly Matthews, Stuart Cramer High School First Place and Best of Show the GCM website and winners from both high school and middle school categories will receive special recognition and awards. Enjoy the amazing talent of our local

students online at gastoncountymuseum.org For more information contact Curator, Hannah Musselwhite at Hannah.musselwhite@gastongov.com

Congratulations to GEMS Paramedics Cameron Keller (above left) and Lauren Baron (above right) for an outstanding accomplishment. Paramedics Keller and Baron responded to a patient in cardiac arrest. They provided aggressive resuscitative care and regained a pulse. The patient was discharged from the hospital and is doing well.

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With the change in weather as spring is here, everyone is ready for warmer weather and all that this time of year has to offer. This is the time of year for spring cleaning. People are preparing their lawns, putting away winter clothes, making home repairs, and anything else they can do to prepare for a summer full of friends and fun. Just as our homes need cleaning from time to time, so does our hearts.

We need cleaning in our lives too in our journey with God. In John 2:13-17, Jesus entered the temple during the Passover festival. Thousands of people were in Jerusalem to celebrate. As Jesus entered the temple, instead of finding a temple of prayer, sacrifice, and worship, Jesus found a marketplace of buying, selling, and money changing. People coming to sacrifice would just buy and animal to sacrifice at the temple, instead of bringing their animal. Roman currency was being changed for the required Jewish money. It was a scene of profit and corruption. As Jesus witnessed this, He took some cords, made a whip, and began to clean this area of the temple. He turned over tables, poured out the money, and ran the sellers out of the temple. Jesus said, “Take

these things away; do not make my Father’s house a house of trade” (John 2:16, ESV).

Jesus cleansed the temple that day. Have Rev. Trent Tankin you ever thought that as a follower of Jesus, that you are a temple of God? Paul wrote, “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God?” (1 Corinthians 6:19, ESV). When we receive Jesus in our hearts, the Holy Spirit dwells within us. When we consider this, it changes our view of how we act, what we say, and how we think. Sometimes we need a good cleaning too. Whether it is sin in our lives, wrong priorities, or whatever it is keeping us from God’s will for us, we need some tables turned over in our lives from time to time. Jesus was the only one with the authority to cleanse His Father’s house, and He is the only one who can clean up our lives, and free us from the sin that binds us.

Just as our homes get dirty occasionally, so do we. We can’t house Jesus in our hearts with a dirty house. Today as you go through your daily life, look at what you do, what you say, and how you think. Is your life pleasing Jesus, and worthy of Him? If not, maybe it is time for some spring cleaning.

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From Page 1 The tale of how Hawkins got to that point is an interesting one.

River Hawkins comes from a family with a rich history of involvement in East Gaston athletics.

His father, Roger Hawkins has been the Warriors swim coach for 16 years.

River’s older brothers, Tanner and Hunter were both soccer standouts at East Gaston.

Hunter was an All-state goalie, while Tanner received regional honors as a striker.

River never attended East Gaston, instead, he played varsity soccer at Stuart Cramer graduating in 2017.

After graduating high school River landed a scholarship playing lacrosse at Belmont Abbey College.

Hawkins’s lacrosse career was cut short when in 2018, he broke his femur and tore his ACL and meniscus in a game against the Citadel Bulldogs.

With his athletic career all but over, River regrouped and decided to go to work with the East Gaston Volunteer Fire Department while also studying to be an EMT/Firefighter.

For the most part, Hawkins thought he was about done with sports when in the summer of 2019 he learned from his Dad that East Gaston was in need of a soccer coach.

Originally the school had hoped for Tanner Hawkins to take the spot. As it turned out, Tanner was unable to do it so River threw his hat in the ring. East Gaston athletic director Ryan Resendez decided to give the youngest Hawkins brother a shot.

In River’s first year as head coach, the Warriors went 5-14-1 during the 2019 season. In 2020 coach Hawkins’s role was expanded and he took on the coaching duties for not just the men’s team but the EG Lady Warriors soccer program as well.

In the spring of 2020, the Lady Warriors started their season off well jumping out to an impressive 2-1 start. Sadly we will never know what could have been because just as things started rolling the season was cut short due to COVID.

COVID not only devastated the women’s season, but it also threw a wrench in the scheduling of other high school sports across the state.

Normally, men’s soccer is played in the fall. However, due to COVID, the 2020 season was pushed back and soccer didn’t get underway in East Gaston soccer coach River Hawkins huddles with his players during a January of break in the action during the 2020 season. Hawkins was diagnosed with testicular cancer and underwent surgery seven days before the season opener.

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Just as Jan- He is now cancer-free. uary tryouts were getting started and the only that, but Hawkins even to do every day.

Warriors were preparing for a made it to the season opener “A coach can be a good new season, Coach Hawkins on January 26th. role model for someone that was hit with some tough med“I sat on a lawn chair so may not have one,” Hawkins ical news.

I could watch,” the coach ex- said.

“On the first day of tryouts plained. “My assistant coach More than anything, I was diagnosed with testicu- was great in helping me get Coach Hawkins wants his lar cancer,” Hawkins said. players to learn to appreciate back.”

News like that can be devLittle by little the coach what is important in life. He astating. It’s fair to say that gained his strength back and wants them to seize the moall kinds of thoughts can run before long he was back in ment because he understands through a person’s mind as full swing. Medically things that tomorrow is never guarthey try to process what they turned out all right and River anteed. have just been told. River found out that he was cancer“I like to win,” Hawkins Hawkins was no different. laughed. “But I’m also guilty free.

While sorting things out The last two years have of not caring as much about Hawkins definitely thought taught coach Hawkins a lot. the X’s and O’s as I am about about himself, but he also Hawkins is very grateful the progression of the playtook a moment and thought that despite his youth, EG ers. I try to tell the players about how his diagnosis could took a chance on him be- that they’re only athletes for impact the soccer program.

“I remember the first cause he has come to believe four years, but the relationthree things I thought about,” that coaching is a truly spe- ships they can develop during that time will last a lifetime.”

Coach Hawkins recalled. cial job.

Coach Hawkins is also Connecting with the “I was thinking, okay now players and trying to make very open when talking about what? What are we going to his battle with cancer. In fact, a difference in their lives is do about tryouts? And, can I something the coach strives he looks at the situation as a have kids?”

The fact that he thought about his players shows what kind of a person he is.

After his diagnosis, Hawkins was scheduled for surgery on January 19th.

After surgery Hawkins had no desire to remain idle. While still recovering Hawkins did all he could to get back to work. With a lot of help from assistant coach Jayce Bass, Hawkins was able to be on the sidelines after only missed three days of practice. Not

that even with COVID and someone getting hit with cancer that the only person that can stop them is themselves.”

Coach Hawkins’s outlook and life perspective is refreshing and a source of hope for the future.

When you break it down it would seem that many of us really do have something to learn from the younger generation.

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teachable moment.

“Many guys my age don’t think it can happen to them,” Hawkins added. But it can.”

Coach Hawkins hopes that his experience and the challenges that his players have endured while dealing with COVID will help them learn to better cope with the everyday challenges of life.

“I don’t want them to ever give up,” Hawkins went on to say. “I want them to know

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Joyce Sanders, another volunteer, checks out the photo from the first hunt in 1962.

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Volunteers left to right: Karen Rector, Karmen Adams, Roxann Rankin & Pam Smith.

60th Annual McAdenville Easter Egg Hunt was a hit On a beautifully chilled Saturday morning, the McAdenville Easter Egg Hunt tradition began its 60th year hosting hundreds of children.

Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Pharr started this tradition of

welcoming the children of Pharr Yarns employees and the town residents in 1962.

Set in their spacious backyard, this event has grown with each generation as they return with their children and grandchildren.

Little Miss & Mr. Easter Princeton Ballen - age 3 and Hazel Mills - age 2.

6 year old prize egg winners Jermiah Owens and Bennett Hurst.

7 year old prize egg winners Kaison Gossett and Colette Grier.

Prize egg, bunnies, bounce houses, face painting, and refreshments filled the day as the little ones scurried to hunt.

COVID restrictions changed the activities this year but couldn’t contain

the anticipation and excitement of children and adults alike.

The McAdenville Woman’s Club and the Pharr Family YMCA were on hand to ensure a safe and memorable time for all!

Egg hunt volunteers left to right: Karsen, Karen, & Blair Rector.

Photos by Roxann Rankin and Gina Hartsell-Davis

9/10 year old prize egg winners Grant Martin and Alaina Hamilton. 5 year old prize egg winners Avery Hamilton and Jackson Rash.

11/12 year old prize egg winners Bella Baruk and Cooper 8 year old prize egg winners Renwick Royston and McKinley Jones.

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4 year old prize egg winners Grayson Amati and Liam Westmoreland.

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East Gaston QB #7 Trenton Sherrill hands off to #5 Justin Hill.

East Gaston’s #18 Jake Fox wraps up East Rutherford’s #11 Nick Wingo.

East Gaston wins big home game The East Gaston Warriors varsity football team won a big victory in their recent home conference game against East Rutherford (Forest City, NC) by a score of 54-13. Congratulations to the Warriors for the triumph.

Pictured at left: East Gaston’s #5 Justin Hill chased by East Rutherford’s #11 Nick Wingo and #26 Quincie Mosley.

East Rutherford’s #21 Isaiah Dodd and East Gaston’s #20 Caleb Burr vie for the ball.

Photos by Bill Ward

CityWorks From Page 1 of Belmont as its public works headquarters for the past several years. A major remodeling project transformed it from a huge concrete cavern into a modern, state of the art, efficient, spacious, and comfortable complex for the city’s business and its administrative staff.

The building has a lot of space including 55K sq. ft. that will retain its use as a warehouse for city equipment, supplies, and vehicles, as well as a 21K sq. ft., three level portion that will serve as the administrative office complex side of things.

Offices have been painted in soothing tones of green, gray, and blue with matching

carpeting. Other flooring is done in grey-toned hardwood laminate. The colors compliment the view that employees will enjoy of sky, water, and trees as they look out the windows towards Kevin Loftin Riverfront Park across the road. There is a nice lunch room for employees as well as a kitchen and lockers.

The project included building a three story glass and steel elevator and staircase tower on the outside of the front of the building.

Parking will be plentiful at the renovated complex with 85 spaces.

The remodeling job also included LED lights throughout. The LEDs are automatic.

An interior space at the CityWorks Center.

CityWorks Center workers have nice views out of their winPhotos by Julie Bowen dows.

When a person goes into a room, they come on automatically. A few minutes after the room is empty, they go off. Another energy saving feature of the new building is tinted glass for the windows.

Cost of the renovation

This spectacular mural in the CityWorks Center was painted by Charlotte artist Irisol Gonzalez.

work was estimated at $4.8 million. The city bought the building and 30 acres ten years ago for $2.5 million. *A note about utility bills - City facilities are now open to the public, but will no longer accept in-person water

payments. There are multiple ways for customers to make their water bill payments: online, mail, automatic draft, or physical drop boxes. There is currently the dropbox located behind City Hall and another one will be installed outside

City of Belmont officials cut the ribbon at the CityWorks Center.

the new CityWorks in the upcoming weeks. Customers do not come inside to pay their water bills as staff will not accept the payment and customers will be instructed use one of the alternate payment methods.

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Abbey women’s softball sweeps Converse Belmont Abbey softball ran its winning streak to nine games last week with a doubleheader sweep of Conference Carolinas foe Converse at Crusader Field. The Crusaders won the opener 13-4 in five innings, then took the nightcap 2-1.

The wins passed a 2015 run of eight games without a loss as the second-longest in school history. The record is 12 games, set in 2004.

The Opener- Hailey Gass went 3-for-3 with three runs scored, while Payton Whitley was 2-for-2 with three runs driven in. The Crusaders posted an 11-hit attack, including a pair of triples from Whitley and Cameron Cooper. Annabeth Watkins (7-6) pitched a complete-game four-hitter with only two of the runs allowed being earned. She struck out three. Converse opened the scoring with two runs in the first, but the Crusaders exploded for two in the first, three in the second and four in both the third and fourth innings. Cooper’s triple tied the game in the first; Whitley had a two-run single in the second and her run-scoring triple in the third.

The nightcap- Mackenzie Allison tallied two of the Crusaders’ five hits. Gass had her fourth hit of the day, a single in the second.

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Here is one design possibility for the planned Belmont skate park.

Annabeth Watkins She tied the game when she came home on an error. The second run, on a sacrifice fly

by Melissa Neyhouse, also came unearned in the second. Allanah Browne scattered eight hits, allowing just a single run. She struck out two in the complete-game effort to improve to 5-4.

WNCW and The Foundation Performing Arts Center present The Drive-In Concert Season Premier featuring

acoustic syndicate Saturday, May 1st 8 pm

PARKS From Page 1 twister, soccer, cornhole, checkers, chess, waterpark at Stowe Park, fishing and paddleboats at Loftin Riverfront Park, and tumbling mats to name a few.

Academy Sports donated a lot of the equipment and supplies for the programming.

Parks and Rec. director Zip Stowe says the idea was hatched after he talked to some parents.

“I was at Davis Park and some of the moms were talking about ways to take recreation to the people,” Stowe said. “This new program will be a great way to see that happen.”

Parks and Rec. employee Alex Godette will be one of the staff involved in getting the equipment out there.

“This will be a great opportunity to go to all areas of Belmont and give the community more recreational choice,” he said.

Stowe says that in addition to Parks and Rec. employees, he’s also looking for volunteers to help with the program. Call him at 704901-2069 to find out about volunteering.

A tentative schedule of

Just a fraction of the things that kids in Belmont will be playing with when the trailer makes its rounds.

Photos by Alan Hodge places the trailer will go and activities it will provide has been drawn up. June 19- Linford Park; June 26- Reid Park; July 10- Rodden Ball Field; July 17- Davis Park; July 24Stowe Park; July 31st- Loftin Park; August 7-Peninsula; August 14- Back to School cookout Loftin Park.

In other Belmont Parks and Rec. news, April 28 at 6pm at the CityWorks Center meeting room downstairs will be the date for citizen input on a Skate Park. The park is planned to be located behind the CityWorks Center.

Also, Belmont will be part of a photo contest with the cities of Belmont, Mass.,

Belmont, Cal., and Belmont, New Hampshire. The contest is being called “Capturing Connections” and includes the categories Connection with Nature, Connection with Others, and Connection with Self.

The year 2020 highlighted the importance of connections for many, so take and share a photo of a connection that’s meaningful to you.

Photos will be judged by representative for all four “Belmonts”. Submissions are due May 31.

Here’s a link https://www. belmont.gov/departments/ parks-and-recreation/connections.

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Banner News Fellowship & Faith

Church Directory First Baptist Church Belmont N Central Ave • Belmont, NC

Morningside Missionary Church 711 Morningside Dr. 704-822-9142

Mt. Holly Church of God 208 Rankin Ave. 704-827-8596

Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 339 S. Hawthorne St. 704-827-4320

New Covenant United Methodist

Cramerton Independent Presbyterian Church

New Providence Baptist Church

151 8th Ave. 704-824-3889

1104 Old NC 27 Hwy. 704-827-0822

New Saint Paul Holiness Church 1529 Old Hwy. 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

North Main Baptist Church 1304 N. Main St. 704-827-6141

Redemption Hill Church

105 Pine Rd. 704-827-3856

River of Life Full Gospel Church

151 Henry Chapel Rd 704-825-0711

Hood Memorial AME Zion Church

Containers/Trailers Sales & Storage Rental

704-867-2317

Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter 216 N. Main St. 704-825-2483

Message of Love Church

BELMONT Alexander Memorial Baptist Church 208 South Main Street 704-825-3216

Brotherhood/Sisterhood WNCC UMC 120 Park Street 704-825-1333

Catawba Heights Baptist Church 311 Belmont Road 704-827-8474

Christ Church Presbyterian Church 901 Catawba Street 704-461-8614

CrossFix Ministries 6131 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-879-4499

Crossroads Church 101 Beaty Rd. 704-827-8381

Centerview Baptist Church 2300 Acme Road 704-827-2061

East Belmont Baptist Church 501 Catawba Street 704-825-5780

East Belmont Church Of God 320 E. Catawba Street 704- 825-8845

306 Pearl Beaty Dr. 704-827-6500

Mount Moriah Baptist Church 110 Lincoln St. 704-825-2046

CBC-Memorial Apostolic

New Hope Presbyterian Church 4357 S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-1697

New Life Baptist Church 201 Oak Trail 704-822-6195

New Mills Chapel Fire Baptized 104 Morning Glory Ave. 704-825-5457

North Belmont Church of God 2316 Acme Rd. 704-827-4092

O’Conner Grove Church Ame Zion 613 N. Main Street 704-825-5576

Park Street United Methodist 120 Park Street 704-825-8480

Power of the Spirit Church Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

503 N. Main Street 704-825-9600

First Baptist Church 23 N. Central Avenue 704-825-3758

First Foursquare Gospel Church 8 Elizabeth Street 704-825-5811

First Presbyterian Church 102 S. Central Ave 704-825-3357

First Presbyterian-Belmont 112 S. Central Ave 704-829-0668

Sanctuary of Praise Ministries 124 Georgia Belle Ave. 704-579-7823

South Point Baptist Church 124 Horsley Ave. 704-825-9516

South Point Freewill Baptist 297 Gaither Rd. 704-825-8045

South Point United Methodist 510 South Point Church Rd. 704-825-4019

Springwood Freewill Baptist 826 Stanley-Spencer Mtn. Rd. 704-827-7801

St. Marks United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church of Belmont

701 Secrest Ave. 704-825-8175

807 South Point Road 704-825-2106

The Pointe

Fresh Anointing Church of God 71 McAdenville Road 704-825-7283

Friendship Baptist Church 5008 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-3276

Catawba Heights Church of God

212 South Street 704-825-7269

909 Edgemont Ave 704-825-5346

6325 Wilkinson Blvd.

704-755-5034

312 W. Glendale Ave. 704-827-2726

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist

118 School Street 704-827-7071

Exodus Church

Burge Memorial Methodist Church

122 Tomberlin Rd. 704-827-4225

East Belmont Free Will Baptist

120 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road 704-827-3366

704-825-9861

6700 Wilkinson Blvd 704-825-1709

Unity Baptist Church 1005 Catawba St. 704-825-8730

Upper Room United Pentecostal 1405 Armstrong Ford Rd. 704-825-0604

108 Horseshoe Bend Beach Rd. 704-827-8676

DALLAS Gateway Cowboy Church The Barn at Sandcastle Farm 155 Sandcastle Rd.

STANLEY

Tuckaseege Baptist Church

7280 Sifford Rd. 704-827-6277

511 Tuckaseege Rd. 704-827-4301

Way of the Cross Baptist Church 238 Lanier Ave. 704-827-8111

Amazing Grace Baptist Church

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran 203 S. Main St. 704-263-2621

Wesley Chapel Holiness Church

Community Pentecostal Center

324 N. Lee St. 704-827-1993

320 Ralph Handsel Blvd.

704-263-8731

Westview Presbyterian Church

First United Methodist Church

Community Christian Fellowship

1020 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-2026

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-263-2691

2560 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-5881

LOWELL

230 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-0968

Chapel Baptist Church 324 N. Lee St. 704-827-5526

Core Church 707 Westland Farm Rd. 704-822-8033

Cornerstone Family Worship 709 Rankin Ave. 704-671-8640

Covenant United Methodist 110 Underwood Dr. 704-820-0603

Family Worship Center 1013 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-7656

Finish Line Christian Center 1792, 108 N. Main St. 704-980-285-8334

First Baptist Church-Mt. Holly 300 S. Main St. 704-827-2481

First Free Will Baptist Church 841 Noles Dr. 704-827-7461

First Presbyterian Church 133 S. Main St. 704-827-0521

First United Methodist Church

Bethlehem Church 3100 Bethlehem Church St. 704-823-5050

Carolina Community Baptist 604 Martha Ave 704-824-2872

Center Baptist Church S. New Hope Rd. 704-824-4121

Epic Church 100 Indian Walk 704-671-4652

Lowell Church of God

First Presbyterian Church 512 Old Mount Holly Rd. 704-263-4275

Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Church 7447 Old Plank Rd. 704-827-7966

New Faith Baptist Church 1224 Mayberry Rd. 704-263-0249

New Life Baptist Church 527 N. Buckoak St. 704-263-4647

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church

804 W. First Street 704-824-3383

2717 Dallas/Stanley Hwy. 704-263-4406

Lowell Free Will Baptist Church

Springfield Memorial Baptist Church

3010 Lowell Rd. 704-824-9389

2920 Dallas-Stanley Highway 704-263-4426

Lowell Smyre United Methodist Church

Stanley Church of God

201 N. Main St. 704-824-8814

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 120 Branch St. 704-824-4535

First Baptist Church of Lowell

324 N. Main St. 704-263-4041

Stanley Pentecostal Holiness Church 113 E. Parkwood St. 704-263-2131

Trinity Full Gospel Church

400 W. 1st St. 704-824-1215

303 Sunset Dr. 704-263-9765

Goshen Free Will Baptist Church

First Baptist Church

United In Action of Stanley

1300 W. Catawba Ave. 704-827-3076

317 W. 1st St. 704-824-1213

Grace Baptist Church

5481 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-524-0555

New Life Church

300 Westland Farm Rd. 704-827-8600

128 Robbins St. 704-824-1356

Welcome Baptist Church

Hickory Grove Baptist Church

Presbyterian Church of Lowell

3717 Hickory Grove Rd. 704-827-3939

207 E. 1st St. 704-824-3807

Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses

Restoration Church

1736 Kelly Rd. 704-263-0199

1800 Spencer Mountain Rd. 704-824-5250

Lighthouse Full Gospel Church

Woodlawn Baptist Church

530 N. Hawthorne St. 704-827-1442

1101 N. Main St. 704-824-4261

140 N. Main St. 704-827-4855

Living Witness Ministries

Goshen Presbyterian Church

513 Woodlawn Ave. 704-827-5185

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

143 Church St. 704-824-5380

Roper Street 704-601-5146

110 S. Main St. 704-827-4751

McAdenville Baptist Church

MT. HOLLY

Grace Korean Ch Assembly-God

Bethel Baptist Church

Macedonia Baptist Church

124 Georgia Belle Ave 704-965-1004

NC Highway 273 704-827-9846

1951 Stanley Lucia Rd. 704-827-9224

Will of God Church

207 Lowell Ave. 704-824-4213

1529 Old Hwy 27 Rd. 704-827-5851

McADENVILLE

5339 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-8252

Riverside Baptist Church

St. Paul FHB Church

541 Costner St. 704-827-0004

Gaston Christian Church

501 Cramer Mountain Rd. 704-824-4286

West Cramerton United Methodist Church

St. Anthony of Padua Traditional Catholic Church 210 Park Street, Belmont NC

Life Church

Second Baptist Church

1117 Old NC Hwy 27 704-827-8826

204 Lincoln St. 704-825-8342

235 8th Ave. 704-824-1991

171 S. Main St. 704-824-7785

Shiloh AME Zion Methodist

Loves Chapel Presbyterian Church

First Baptist Church

1120 Charlotte Ave. 704-530-5174 740 Rankin Ave. 704-827-5181

455 Sacco St. 704-825-6007

154 N. Main St. 704-824-3831 East Wilkinson Blvd.

704-824-5319

Ridgeview Baptist Church

Henry’s Chapel Ame Zion Church

Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church

Cramerton Temple of God Church

826 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-827-2999 6014 S. New Hope Rd 704-825-7959

416 Woodlawn Ave. 704-824-1745

Restoration & Deliverance Revival Tabernacle of Mt. Holly

Employees of

Cramerton Free Will Baptist

redemptionmountholly.org 804 W. Charlotte Ave. 704-820-0954

Grace Wesleyan Church

CRAMERTON

14514 Lucian Riverbend Hwy. 704-827-4468

Lakeview Baptist Church

192 Main St. 704-824-2740

McAdenville Wesleyan Church 300 E. Wesleyan Dr. 704-824-1073

811 Mauney Rd.

BESSEMER CITY Bright Light Baptist Church 112 White Jenkins Rd. 704-681-2017 Don’t see your church listed?

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Raptors vs Cardinals scenes

The Mt. Island Charter School Raptors varsity football team sojourned to Monroe last Thursday and clashed with the Union Academy Cardinals. When the final gong sounded, the Raptors had rapped out a 60-19 win. Congratulations to Jadon Robinson, Trae Nickelson, Dontrae Henderson and Jacob Laughlin for being selected the Mountain Island Charter players of the game.

Photos by Roger Phipps

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The South Point Red Raiders JV football team wrapped up their seven game season last Friday with a thrilling 43-0 win over the Chase High (Forest City) Trojan JV team. Here are some shots from the fast paced football fracas.

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The South Point High Red Raiders varsity football team clashed with the Chase High (Forest City) Trojans last Friday. The Red Raiders hammered out a 36-34 win in the contest. It was the last game of the seven game season since neither squad is going to the playoffs. Here are some scenes to hold you for a while until August rolls around and the “regular” 2021 season begins.

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Five reasons why the fine arts are awesome in Gaston County Schools We know that music, theater, and other areas of the fine arts are important to public education. In Gaston County Schools, there are many reasons why the arts are awesome. Today, we are highlighting five of them: 1 – We win awards … lots of them!

Our fine arts programs receive recognition and awards in various competitions on a consistent basis. Students participate in the Mid-Carolina Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program, and they bring home Gold Key, Silver Key, and honorable mention awards each year.

Our theater arts students are able to put their hard work and dedication on display during the annual Blumey Awards, a program sponsored by the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center that highlights the best in high school drama across the Charlotte region. In re-

cent years, Stuart W. Cramer High School has earned its fair share of coveted Blumey Awards, and other schools have earned award nominations.

Our school choruses as well as our marching and concert bands often bring home top honors from regional and state competitions.

The annual Gaston County Marching Band Fanfare puts our high school bands in the spotlight as they present their halftime show during a full afternoon of performances. Last year, the Marching Band Fanfare was recorded for the first time to air on Channel 21, and the broadcast itself was an award winner, receiving recognition in the N.C. School Public Relations Association’s Blue Ribbon Awards contest.

2 – We foster creativity, real-world skills, and a sense of belonging The performing arts en-

courage creativity, selfacceptance, and much more for students, according to Melissa Glover, the chorus teacher at South Point High School.

“The arts provide a way for students to find a place to belong and learn real-world skills like working together, putting in extra effort, and being dedicated and responsible,” explained Glover.

“They get opportunities in chorus and other areas of the arts to refine skills and develop qualities that they are going to use for the rest of their lives.”

The fine arts also open students’ eyes to so many things about the world, adds Glover, who says developing an interest in and a love for the arts begins when students are young. “We are fortunate to have outstanding elementary teachers in Gaston County who foster a love of the arts.”

3 – We have the stage

UN-EXAMINED, art exhibit by Cecil Norris at Gaston College

where it all begins For actors who make it big on Broadway, their career likely began on the small stage at their hometown middle school or high school.

The theater arts in Gaston County Schools is part of nearly 26,000 K-12 schoolbased theater programs in the United States.

Studies indicate that training in acting classes improves language and memory skills. Further, creative drama enhances fluent and flexible thinking in students and also encourages public volunteerism.

The fine arts knowledge and techniques that students learn as youngsters are ones that contribute to them receiving a well-rounded education and perhaps landing a break on the big stage.

4 – We have alumni who found success in the arts Students who gain artsrelated experience in Gaston County Schools have the po-

tential to become recognized for their professional work.

From theater careers in New York City to well-known singers and those who work hard behind-the-scenes as costume designers, screenwriters, and technicians, our alumni have made important contributions to the world of entertainment.

Some of our notable alumni include singers Maria Howell (Hunter Huss), Michael Todd Simpson (Ashbrook), and Jimmy Wayne (Bessemer City). T. Oliver Reid (Ashbrook) has participated in 14 Broadway shows on the Great White Way during his theater career.

The mother-daughter duo Angela Harris (Ashbrook) and Emily Harris (Stuart W. Cramer) are known for their amazing work in costume design while Jeb Stuart (Ashbrook) had his writing turned into a screenplay for the movie “Die Hard” and other famous films.

These are just a few of our alumni who have made Gaston County Schools proud through their success in the fine arts.

5 – We have the state theater association president Chuck Stowe, the theater arts teacher at Stuart W. Cramer High School, is serving this year as president of North Carolina Theatre Arts Educators (NCTAE).

He’s also a Gaston County Schools graduate (South Point Class of 1975).

Having earned the titles of NCTAE Educator of the Year and the North Carolina Theatre Conference K-12 Educator of the Year, Stowe’s love for theater shines through in the award-winning shows produced at Stuart W. Cramer as he inspires a passion for the fine arts in his students. A strong advocate for the arts, we are fortunate to have Chuck Stowe as a part of the Gaston County Schools family.

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and raised in Shelby, North Carolina, where he currently lives and works. He received a Bachelor of Arts from the School of Architecture at UNC at Charlotte. He is an art teacher at Crest High School, where he hopes to cultivate a new age of artists.

For more information on about Un-EXAMINED and the Jeanne Rauch Gallery, contact, Liliya Zalevskaya at Zalevskaya.liliya@ gaston.edu.

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Cecil J. Norris is an innovative artist whose preferred artistic mediums are painting, drawing, and printmaking. Using his remarkable talent, he challenges the visual standards and collective conscious of imagery in art.

His new art exhibition UN-EXAMINED, will be on display at the Gaston College Jeanne Rauch Gallery from through June 24, sponsored by the Gaston College Art Department. Currently, due to the COVID pandemic, the gallery is closed to the public, but the art department is looking forward to doing some virtual programming and to hold a closing reception in June. Gaston College Cecil J. Norris art instructor Liliya Zalevskaya is the curator for the exhibit.

Norris’ artwork UN-EXAMINED, is his introspective look into his own life. He aims to raise the questions about race, genders, religion, and the politics of representation by portraying contemporary African American men and women using symbolic and figurative paintings.

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FOR NATIONAL RATES & PLACEMENT CALL 704-484-1047

Winners | On Course Special Contests.

Hole-In-One wins New Silverado Sponsored by Victory Chevrolet.

Entry Fee: $110/Individual $440/Team.

Early Bird Special: $100/ Individual $400/team if paid

by April 16, 2021.

Entry fee includes breakfast and heavy appetizers All proceeds benefit Mount Holly Community Relief Organization.

Register online at www.

MtHolly.us under the Parks and Recreation page.

Mt. Holly Middle School soccer results Mt. Holly Middle School soccer-won 3-2 over Holbrook Middle School last week. Mark O’Dell, Conner Sisk, and Braylin Hux all scored for the Hawks. Braylin Hux added an assist.

MHMS soccer also won 9-0 over Southwest Middle.

Mark O’Dell scored four goals to lead the offense.

Braylin Hux scored three goals and Cooper Brod added two goals for the win.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

CLUES ACROSS 1. Pituitary hormone (abbr.)

4. Ceramic jars 9. Monetary units 14. Alias 15. “Superman” actor 16. Britonic tribe 17. Shorten 18. LA Dodgers manager 20. Hoarded 22. Theatrically portray 23. Noah’s grandson 24. Dependent 28. Peyton’s little brother 29. Cools the house 30. Principle part of 31. Type of wrap 33. Peels 37. Commercial 38. Make an attempt 39. Arrange in steps 41. U. Utah athlete 42. Old English 43. Trade 44. Nostrils 46. Ticket seller __Hub 49. Of I 50. Institute legal proceedings against 51. Takes apart 55. Doorway 58. Long int’l river 59. Trailblazing athlete Gibson 60. Former CBS News host 64. Sign language 65. Badgerlike mammal 66. Thin strips of wood 67. Brooklyn hoopster 68. Portents of good or evil 69. Footwear 70. When you think you’ll arrive CLUES DOWN 1. Batyower genus 2. Predatory seabirds 3. Fish farm 4. Arrangements 5. Go in advance of others 6. Bulgarian monetary unit 7. “__ Maria” 8. W. African ethnoreligious group 9. Wild Asian oxen genus

10. Vinegary 11. To this 12. Explosive 13. Female sibling 19. Orlando museum (abbr.)

21. Type of hoop 24. About Holy Father 25. Academic environment 26. Extremely angry 27. Surrenders 31. Swiss mountain pass 32. Sharp mountain ridge 34. Erases 35. Spielberg’s alien 36. Absurd 40. Dorm worker 41. Used to make pesticides 45. The sister of your father or mother 47. A way to let know 48. Can’t produce much vegetation 52. Small streams 53. Folk singer DiFranco 54. Weights 56. Start over 57. Black Sea resort city 59. Wimbledon champ 60. Corporate executive (abbr.)

61. Unskilled actor who overacts 62. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!

63. Of or relating to ears

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CLASSIFIED ADS

To place your ad go to CarolinaClassifieds.com or call 704-484-1047 ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

NEED A CAREGIVER? I have 20 years experience, have had both covid shots. Will work any hours, day/night. 704-974-0480

COINS * COINS * COINS. We Buy & Sell Coins. “Coin Collector Supplies.” JAKE’S KNIVES & COLLECTIBLES. 1008 South Lafayette Street, Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 (980) 295-5568 HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR 2021 FOREST CITY OWLS PLAYERS. Host families provide a spare bedroom and access to a bathroom and laundry facilities. Each player is responsible for their own food and transportation, but the host family may include the player in meals and activities! PLUS you get two season tickets for each player you host! If you are interested in hosting a Forest City Owls player, please contact Kiva at 828-245-0000 or kfuller@forestcitybaseball.com

EMPLOYMENT HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED References required. $15/ hour. 704-750-4081.

MILLIKEN JOB FAIR. First Staffing is pleased to host a job for Milliken’s Golden Valley plant on April 20, 2021 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at 2080 Hwy 226 Bostic, NC. Milliken is a premier stable employer, Milliken has been in business since 1865. The Golden Valley plant has been there for more than 50 years. Positions are temp to perm and Milliken has an exceptional benefits package after hire. Pay starts at $12.52/hr plus shift premium and bonuses. Call First Staffing for any questions 828-2458787. dana@1firststaffing.com TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR CASHIERS. Shop and Save at 4328 Polkville Road, Polkville.

Experience preferred but not necessary. Must be able to work any shift. Apply in person.

(704) 284-3111 CLASS A CDL DRIVERS NEEDED to haul wood product. Local run. Must pass drug test (828) 430-6293 TRUCK DRIVER POSITIONS AVAILABLE. TRUCK DRIVER - CDL A - 1 YEAR EXP. - FLATBED DRIVERS - $3000 SIGNON BONUS - WEEKENDS OFF - WEEKLY PAY - BENEFITS - KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC Ph. 1-800-811-0947 EXT 129 TEACHER NEEDED. $9.00 to $15.00 per hour. “Based on Experience and Education”. Apply In Person at KIDS WORLD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER located at 1152 Wyke Rd., Shelby NC. 704-471-1717.

COMPLETE CARE INC. Is seeking CNAs / In Home Aides for Cleveland and Gaston Counties. Apply M-F, 8am-4pm at 404 W. Warren St, Shelby, NC 28150 or call (704) 4809340 FULL TIME MAINTENANCE MAN NEEDED. Maintain rental properties. Must have valid NC Drivers license. Pay depends on experience. (704) 473-4299

HELP WANTED! Experienced Restaurant help needed. Apply in person only at Hutchins Snack Bar, 501 Boss Moore Road, Caroleen NC 28019. Apply between 7am-10:30am or after 2:30pm Monday-Friday.

GDL TRANSPORT LOOKING for good drivers. Drug test required. 2 years experience. Top pay. Call 980-295-3663 ONE ON ONE CARE IS CURRENTLY HIRING FOR ALL SHIFTS. Apply in person at 203 Lee St., Shelby, NC 28150.

NOW HIRING. Experienced roofers needed. (704) 477-0516 TASTEBUDS POPCORN NOW HIRING. Daytime, Evenings & Weekends. Send resume and availability to: mail@tastebudspopcorn.com (Located at 208 N. Main St., Belmont) COATS PERFORMANCE MATERIALS (Patrick Yarns) 501 York Road, Kings Mountain.

Apply Within. For more information, email jobs-northamerica@coats.com or call 980-2912216.

NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. (704) 473-0341 CLASS A DRIVER DRIVER POSITION. C&C Scrap Iron & Metal, Inc. is looking to hire a Class A driver. Must have current class A driver license and up to date medical card. Pay will depend on experience.

Email resume to Tony Cooke at tcooke@ccscrapmetal.com or call 704-739-8053 for more information.

SEEKING HVAC INSTALLER & HELPERS. Shelby Heating & Air is seeking HVAC Installers and Installer Helpers. Pay based on experience. Subject to pre-employment drug screen, background and drivers’ license check. Apply in person at Shelby Heating & Air, 1990 Eaves Road, Shelby. 704-4877877. lisa@shelbyhvac.com LUBE TECH. Full-Time technician needed for vehicle maintenance, service, and NC vehicle inspections. Competitive salary, uniforms provided, holidays, paid vacation. Experience required, must have excellent references. Serving Boiling Spring for over 25 years. Apply in person at: Rapid Pace Oil Change, Inc 201 S. Main St, Boiling Springs, NC B&L TRUCKING NEEDS long distance Truck Driver to drive to Florida, Mississippi, some Texas and Virginia. Drive older equipment. 704-740-9238.

SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC NEEDED. HoJoe Powersports & Equipment is looking to hire a full-time small engine mechanic.

Experience a must! Background check & valid driver license required. EOE. Apply in person at 110 Grigg St., Shelby, NC

BUSINESS SERVICES DOWNED TREE REMOVAL in driveway or front yard and I keep wood. Small fee to haul brush off. 828-395-0758.

SEEKING HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIANS. Shelby Heating & Air is seeking HVAC service technicians.

Pay based on experience.

Subject to pre-employment drug screen, background and drivers’ license check.

Apply in person at Shelby Heating & Air, 1990 Eaves Road, Shelby. 704-4877877. lisa@shelbyhvac. com HIRING IMMEDIATELY ! Multiple Positions. Days and Nights Available. ABM Industries at NEG located at 940 Washburn Switch Rd., Shelby, NC. Apply at abm.jobs@jobaline.com Questions? Call 704-434-2261 ext. 22473

BUSINESS SERVICES ROB’S LAWN CARE. I do lawns in the Shelby Area. Reasonable Rates! Call 704-4875065 or (704) 297-0325 LOOK! WANT YOUR UTILITY BUILDING MOVED? Call me, Richard Baker. We move anywhere. (704) 473-9736

TALL PINES DTH. We are here for all your grading, excavation, and hauling needs!

If it concerns the ground we probably do it! (704) 6005438 tallpinescorporation@ yahoo.com

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Spring Tuneup Special, $59.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704477-9119 or 704-472-9367.

CT’S PROPERTY SERVICES. New to area and building new clientele. Painting, decorating, deck repair, plumbing and much more. References available. Give me a call, prompt reply guaranteed. (828) 275-4433 clivet999@gmail.com 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

MECKLENBURG COUNTY VINEYARDS ON LAKE WYLIE. Fri Apr 16th & Sat Apr 17th 8am-3pm Downsizing.

Clayton Marcus sectional sofa and swivel rocker, coffee and end table with storage baskets, entertainment center, 5 drawer chest, tools, household items. Cash only. 9210 Carneros Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28214

ANTIQUES

MIND & BODY WELLNESS, PLLC. At Mind & Body Wellness, we treat Behavioral Health, Suboxone Therapy for opioid addiction, and Primary Care! From childhood to geriatrics, we’re here for examination, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing wellness. Completely HIPAA approved Telehealth appts! (910) 387-3840 ltindall@ mindandbodywellnesspllc.com IT’S TIME TO TRIM CREPE MYRTLE TREES. Spreading Mulch or Gravel, minor chainsaw work and storm clean-up.

I can do many of your outside chores with over 15 years experience all over Cleveland County and stretching to the Forest City area. Nice, honest, dependable, clean, drug-free, he’s an all around great guy and handyman, so call Rob today and see what I can help you with. (980) 295-0750 SHIPMAN’S MASONRY- 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Brick, Block & Stone, Outside Fireplaces, Foundations, Underpinnings. “Free Estimates”. 1st Quality Work! (863) 532-1587

PAINTING SERVICES. Over 25 years experience, affordable prices. Professional results.

References available. Free estimates. Charles, or leave message. (704) 435-8062.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Get your yards Ready for Spring!

Beat the rush. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small!

References available, over 25 years experience. Call before the rush begins. 704-692-4449.

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

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. 828-3820075.

FOR SALE 10’ PULL BEHIND TRAILER, wooden enclosure. Good for hauling wood, sand, rock, furniture, etc., $600. (704) 825-1646 WANTED: LOOKING FOR OLDER Martin or Gibson guitar. Gift for uncle. Would consider other quality brands. God Bless. 704538-9207, 843-670-9727.

JOHN DEERE RIDING LAWNMOWER. With leaf catcher.

First $150. 704-477-3400, (704) 470-5655

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, UNIQUE ITEMS, ODDS&ENDS. If You’ve Never Been To Jake’s Knives, Collectibles & Antiques.... You Don’t Know What You’ve Been Missing!

Guarantee You’ll See Something Unique! Stop By Today at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby (704) 600-6996 or (980) 2955568 GIFTS AVAILABLE 4-82021 THRU 4-14-2021. GiftNC.com has a new selection of gifts available through 4-14-2021.

Visit Online NC4Ever@email.com INVERSION TABLE, Pro Sun Jade Tanning Bed, used 20 hours. New In box. (704) 4807405 FLAG POLES, FLAGS IN STOCK. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. Call 828-245-5895.

1980-1992 FORD TRUCK PARTS. Cabs, doors, etc. Call for price! (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net

GIFT SHOP NOW OPEN USAGift.shop now open online.

Where the gift selection changes often! Visit online. NC4Ever@email.com ITEMS FOR FREE – JUNK ONLY. Appliances: stove, refrigerator, two gas stoves (one works), you must haul off. Golf balls for sale. 828-229-3400.

S&S LAWNCARE AND HANDYMAN SERVICES. Lawn Care and Landscaping services in Cleveland County.

Business & Residential. Mowing, Trimming, Bush Trimming, Mulching, Real Estate Prep, Free Estimates. (704) 297-6448

AUCTIONS MID-CENTURY MODERN ONLINE AUCTION. Over 300 items- View the entire catalog and register to bid @ www. auctionsondemand.hibid.com (803) 209-0617 auctionsondemand@gmail.com

YARD SALES CLEVELAND COUNTY ESTATE SALE. Sat., April 17th, 8 AM-Until. Furniture, Tools, Yard equipment, everything needed to run a household.

2133 Jack Wilson Road, Shelby, NC 28150

DEER CORN. SHELLED, 50lbs, $8. 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. 828245-5895.

BEE SUPERS WITH RACKS, $20 each. CANNING JARS, $4 case. 828-245-0956.

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.

GASTON COUNTY

ENCLOSED TRAILER IN STOCK. Dump trailers in stock and more on the way! J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City.

828-245-5895.

INSIDE SALE RAIN/SHINE! Saturday, April 17th, 9:00am until. Lots of things. 109 South Jacob St., Cherryville, NC 28021

50+ TRAILERS IN STOCK NOW. More on the way! Areas largest selection, quality, best price. J. Johnson Sales, Inc., Forest City. 828-245-5895.

JAZZY WITH A LIFT SEAT. $845. Lift seat triples the use of this Jazzy in the kitchen & in the home. 225 lb weight limit. Delivered with training & Warranty. Call Scooterman John, 704-951-4224. mobilityservices07@gmail.com USED CAMPER TOPS: BUY/ SALE/TRADE. Various sizes and styles. 828-286-8674.

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

HIGH QUALITY BANNERS FOR SALE. We offer many sizes and options. Call for more info and price. 704-692-4449.

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.

ALL METAL GARAGES. Big Discounts! Zero down. Call for more details. 828-382-0455.

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CLASSIFIED ADS To place your ad go to CarolinaClassifieds.com or call 704-484-1047

Deadline: Friday at 12:00 Noon

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

WANT TO BUY

PETS & LIVESTOCK

CAMPERS

FOR RENT

18X21X6 REGULAR STYLE CARPORT. Free braces on all legs. $1,395. 704-482-3166.

ASSORTMENT OF CHILTON REPAIR MANUALS. I have a large assortment of Chilton Auto Repair Manuals. Some are imports and trucks. Some Motor Manuals all are hard back copies. Best Offer! (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

NEED TO SELL YOUR CAR? Come See Us.... WE WILL GIVE YOU A FAIR PRICE! Francis Bros. Used Cars located at 134 N. Main St., Boiling Springs, NC. Phone 704-434-2669

FREE FEMALE KITTEN to a good home. Raised inside.

Semi-long haired. Shelby area.

704-671-8642.

PROWLER CAMPER FOR SALE. 2016 Prowler Camper. $14,500. Call and leave message at 704-482-0865 for more information.

CLEVELAND COUNTY

PROPANE GRILL TANKS REFILLED. Only $10.99. Call 828287-3272.

UN-LOCKED IPHONE 7, LIKE NEW. $150. Call 704-692-0748 or 704-473-6014.

BUSINESS CARDS FOR SALE. 1,000 Black & White, $35.00 plus tax. Buy Local! Call 828-248-1408.

WANTED: LOOKING FOR OLDER Martin or Gibson guitar. Gift for uncle. Would consider other quality brands.

God Bless. 704-538-9207, 843670-9727.

HANDYMAN SERVICES. Get your yards Ready for Spring!

Beat the rush. Offering: yard work, mulching, trees and bushes trimmed. Clean flower beds, pressure washing, minor repairs. Decks stained & restored. Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small!

References available, over 25 years experience. Call before the rush begins. 704-692-4449.

HORSE QUALITY HAY. Square and round bales, also 3x3x8’ bales. Call (704) 4876855 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243.

(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 PHONE AND PHONE ACCESSORIES. NewPhone.Shop has Phone Accessories Plus a New Phone with Safety for Kids. Visit Online NC4Ever@email.com JOHN DEERE SICKLE MOWER #4 with manual. Woods mower PTO RM48. Gill one row cultivator. Goulds ETL submersible pump 2” outlet 45 Plus GPM. Hand held concrete saw with blades. Call (980) 2545876 COMPLETE HOME GYM SET. Total Gym Brand, like new, all books and video’s. Paid over $2000, will take $1750. 864542-4562.

TOW DOLLY FOR SALE, $350. Ford Ranger camper cover, fiberglass, $100. 828287-3820.

JOHN DEERE GS 30 Walk behind Lawn Mower. Commercial 36” deck. Kohler 13 hp pro motor. Excellent condition. Call 704-600-7224.

DEER CORN, 60 POUND BAG. $7.00. Callahan Farms.

704-300-5341, Steve 704-4728865, Cletus, 704-300-5341, Todd (704) 692-1627 FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Long wheelbase load, Full loaded. $70.00/load. Delivered. 864492-4793 or 803-627-9408.

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies.

Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

COUNTY LINE TIMBER BUYING STANDING HARDWOOD AND PINE TIMBER. Over 10 acres or more. Competitive Pricing. Over 30 years experience. Member of NCFA. 828248-3659, 828-289-0742.

RECORD ALBUMS. 33 1/3 RPM 45 RPM with Picture Sleeves from the 1960’s to 1990’s; 78 RPM Blues Artists.

(919) 314-7579 WANT TO BUY CARS, TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

REFRIGERANT RECOVERY & RECYCLING SYSTEM. Mac

by Robinair Recovery and Recycling System. Comes with spare tank. Can send pictures by phone. $475. (704) 300-1818 GROVER ANTIQUES LOCATED ACROSS FROM POST OFFICE. 101 Mulberry St., Grover, NC. Open Mon. & Tues, Thurs. & Fri. 10:30am-5pm.

Sat. 10:30-4pm. Wed. & Sun. by appointment. Victorian furniture and mid century furniture, collectibles, vintage jewelry, man cave, bottles, mason jars, glassware and dishes. 864425-9883.

RIDING/PUSH MOWERS, GARDEN TILLERS, GOKARTS, MINI-BIKES. Ready to mow. All in excellent condition. Can deliver, 30+ years experience in repair work. 828980-0853, 704-476-9383.

REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS. Discount Prices. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby NC. (704) 487-4443

LOST & FOUND

DANNY’S AUTOWERKS. Buying used or junk cars. Competitive prices. Call Danny 828-289-3081 or Jimmy 828289-1175.

CASH$$ FOR OLD FISHING LURES. Call Rick Hutton collector, (704) 695-4917

FARM & GARDEN

CHESNEE SALE BARN Now Reopened as Harvest Livestock Exchange. Field Day Sat., May 1st. Complimentary Lunch will be served. More info on our website www.harvestlivestockexchange.com (828) 748-1172 harvestlivestockexchange@gmail.com NEW SOUTHERN 5 FT. BUSH HOG. $1,065. 828-2873272.

LOST CAT! Graham Street/Uptown Shelby. Gray/Tan/White Female. Tipped ear. REWARD. If found call Pat. 704-419-2059.

GARDEN TILLING SERVICES AVAILABLE. Tractor with 6’ rototiller. Reasonable prices. No job too big or small.

Call 704-692-4079.

WANT TO BUY

BOATS

CASH FOR YOUR CAR running or not, title or no title.

Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (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 WANT TO BUY. ATV’s, PopUp Campers and Small Travel Trailers. Call 828-429-3935.

NEW ALUMA CRAFT JON BOAT and TRAILER. “NEVER BEEN IN WATER!”. Has 4HP Motor and 24 lbs. Thrust Trolling Motor (used). Plus many other items you can buy to go fishing! (Gastonia) Call (704) 865-4281

MIN PIN PUPPIES. Born 1/13/21, 2 males, 1 female, $450 each obo. 1st shots & dewormed, parents registered.

828-289-3905.

DOG KENNELS. 7x7, 5x10, 10x10, 10x20, 20x20 tops, split kennels. Pickup or we deliver and install available. J. Johnson Sales INC, Forest City. 828245-5895.

VACATIONS OCEANS LAKES HOUSE FOR RENT. Sleeps six. Weeks and weekends (3 day weekends) available. Golf cart included. 704-473-1494

CARS & TRUCKS

OCEAN LAKES MYRTLE BEACH. Cottage N34. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, den, kitchen, dining, covered deck, near country store. Call Dorcas, 803-7182659, (803) 635-9831

2007 HONDA PILOT Sports Package, 4x4, clean, well kept, Silver, Gray interior, 182,000 miles, $5900.00. 704284-1450.

OCEAN LAKE BEACH HOUSE. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, close to ocean, 4 decks. All amenities, wi-fi. Open July- August. 704-418-4731

2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL1, Silver, V6 Auto, 3rd Row Seat, Sunroof and Moonroof, Leather, 196,000 miles, Rebuilt Motor, DVD Player, Chrome Wheels, $10,500 call (704) 300-1818 2011 FORD RANGER SPORTS. 4x4, 4 door, 4.0 engine, 5 speed, aluminum wheels, bedliner, $8500. 828287-3820.

1973 VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA 57,000 Miles, 4 Speed. All Original Engine Parts (Plus). No Rust! Always Garage Kept & Covered! Phone or Leave Message (704) 8987645

2016 BUICK LACROSSE PREMIUM. One owner, 94k miles, 6 cylinder, auto, loaded with all options, highway miles, lady driven, never smoked in, like new. Asking $13,000. Call 704-692-4449.

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

CLEVELAND COUNTY I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND/OR STARTER HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call 704-4720006.

RUTHERFORD COUNTY TWO RESTRICTED MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS in gated community, near Lake Lure.

Owner financing available, 0% financing for a limited time.

Also, 78 Acre Riverfront Horse Farm, 5 miles from TIEC. 864909-1035, www.rowelland. com

CLEVELAND COUNTY

2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Head Turner! LTZ package! 2006 Monte Carlo LTZ. 126,100 miles. Leather interior, power windows, doors locks, seat (heated), 17” wheels. ALL NEW tires and alignment just complete. Asking $3300, make me an offer.

Check it out on CarolinaClassifieds.com (828) 223-6789

FREE HEAT & WATER. Excellent location/Shelby. One bedroom apartment, stove and refrigerator. No smoking. No pets. No HAP. $495. (704) 4875480

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT

2010 FORD F-150 4X4, V-8.

Auto, all power, crew cab, camper cover, $12,000. 828829-3468.

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 704-487-1114.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

FOR RENT IN KINGS MOUNTAIN. 2 bedroom home. New paint & carpet, heat and air.

Good neighborhood. No pets.

(704) 473-5240 2 BAY COMMERCIAL WORKSPACE/SHOP SPACE $900 Commercial property zoned business commercial 2 car garage for rent (there is a dividing wall separating the 3rd bay) Uses & Features: Can be used as a workspace, makerspace, , or storage/ parking power outlets (electricity included in rent) welcome to: -car detailing businesses - e-commerce -landscaping businesses -screen printing -car guys needing a workspace no: -painting cars -heavy industrial chemical use Cost: $900/mo with 1 year lease and 1 month security deposit Ideally no really loud air wrenches etc b/c of residential units on property but otherwise happy to have you! Please call for more information. Managed by Big H Properties (404) 780-5224 ucitNC@gmail.com 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 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 213 CLINE STREET, LAWNDALE, NC. 2BR, 1BA, central heat/air, no pets. $625 month, $400 deposit. Contact Tommy Wilson w/Clay & Associates Real Estate. 704-418-1251.

MOBILE HOMES & APARTMENTS. In Kings Mountain.

Price starting at $100 per week.

Call (704) 739-4417

GASTON COUNTY SENIOR HOUSING FOR RETIREES Private Apartments and Cottages for independent living in a retirement community. All utilities and appliances included.

Housekeeping weekly and a meal package is provided. Quiet, clean and picturesque property.

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Stuart Cramer High School 2021 Homecoming Queen Maggie Chittamath.

Photos by Bill Bostick Tarheel Sports Photography

Thursday, April 15, 2021

At last week’s football game, Stuart Cramer High presented the Homecoming Queen and her court. Here are the lovely ladies.

From left- Masie Lee, Mackenzie Long, Claire Brown, Alexandria Foy, Homecoming Queen Maggie Chittamath, Kendall Moore, Samantha Black, Campbell Foulk, Savannah Smith, Alyssa Grindstaff.

Gaston Christian tops Hickory Grove Christian on the baseball field Cooper Tyree tallied four hits and led the Gaston Christian Middle School Eagles to a 12-5 win over Hickory Grove Christian in a recent game. Tyree doubled in the first, singled in the second, singled in the sixth, and singled in the sixth.

Gaston Christian Middle School Eagles got things started in the first inning when Tyree doubled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs.

Gaston Christian Middle School Eagles notched seven runs in the sixth inning. The rally was led by singles by Tyree, Baczek Trevor, Barrett Stock, and Tyree and a walk by Zachary Kimmel.

Kimmel led things off on the hill for Gaston Christian Middle School Eagles. The righthander surrendered one run on four hits over three innings, striking out four and

walking one.

Andrew Walker came into the game and pitched two innings, surrendered no runs over two innings striking out four and walking no one.

Jayden Moore threw one and two thirds innings surrendering two hits and striking out one.

Gaston Christian Middle School Eagles racked up 12 hits in the game. Tyree, Tristan Christenbury, and Thomas Goforth each managed multiple hits for Gaston Christian Middle School Eagles. Tyree led Gaston Christian Middle School Eagles with four hits in five at bats. Gaston Christian Middle School Eagles didn’t commit a single error in the field. Goforth had 12 chances in the field, the most on the team.

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