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704-484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Our 39th Year • Issue No. 32 • August 11, 2022 "GOD BLESS AMERICA" Nate Rose, also of the Idaho Bandits, played a key role for them as a hitter, short- stop and pitcher and was named MVP of the series. Idaho defeated Hawaii 6-1 and became the sixth team to win back-to-back ALWS championships. We Appreciate Your Business and We Are Here to Serve You. THANK THANK YOU! YOU! MON.-SAT. 10am-10pm • SUNDAY 11am-10pm DQ.COM DQ.COM 814 S. DEKALB ST. • SHELBY, NC 704-482-6681 704-482-6681 Flame Thrower Loaded A.1. Original Cheeseburger Two Cheese Deluxe Bacon Two Cheese Deluxe NEW Flame Thrower OUR LOBBY IS NOW OPEN! OUR LOBBY IS NOW OPEN! Two Local Ministries Collection boxes to be set at main gate of Keeter Stadium by MICHAEL E. POWELL CF Media michael@cfmedia.info World Series starts Thursday, Aug. 11, and runs through to Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Keeter Stadium. And, as part of the events, it was noted local ALWS base- ball fans are accustomed to helping others during the Series at Shelby High School. One act, contributing non- perishable food and hygiene items to the Neal Senior Center, takes place on open- ing day of the World Series each August. This year, Atrium Health is sponsoring two more days of food collection for two other local food distribution points. "Nonperishable food items collected on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 13 and 14, will be shared with Washington Outreach Ministry Inc. and Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. It has become a tradition for the Cleveland County ALWS Baseball Inc. Executive Committee to honor senior citi- zens with free admission the first day of the national tourna- ment each year. This year that day is Thursday, Aug. 11, with four games featuring all eight regional teams, starting at 10 a.m. Stadium gates will open at 8 a.m. The Neal Senior Center administration will place collection boxes on both sides of the main entrance to Keeter Stadium. "The boxes are receptacles for nonperishable food and hygiene items that will be avail- able at the center for needy seniors. The pantry depends solely on donations. Adults aged 55 and older can receive pantry items up to once a month. The Council on Aging of Cleveland County is the county's leading agency on aging. In addition to the pantry, the staff at the Neal Senior Center provides blood pressure screenings, exercise See ALWS, Page 7 AL World Series fans to supply food for Neal Senior Center Keeter Stadium's canopy after the stadium's extensions, which were completed June 1, 2022. The canopy was extended and the new LED lights were installed. (photos/graphics provided) Merit Jones, of the Idaho Bandits, pitched for two wins during the 2021 ALWS, including the championship game. Welcome Baseball Teams & Fans To Cleveland County!