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Page 18 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, April 2-April 8, 2020 GOV. COOPER S u n - day, Gov- ernor Roy C o o p e r announced that the first pay- ments for the unem- p l o y m e n t claims related to coronavirus will begin going out this week. The Division of Employment Security has received an un- precedented number of un- employment insurance claims since Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 118 on March 17. In the past two weeks, ap- proximately 270,000 claims have been filed, with most of them related to COVID-19. For comparison, the state re- ceived about 7,500 claims in the first two weeks of March, before the order was issued. "Thousands of workers have lost jobs, but their bills don't stop. My administration is working overtime to get un- employment checks out now. We'll keep pushing every day for more state and federal help to save our workers and their families," said Governor Coo- per. On Saturday, the Governor directed the Division of Em- ployment Security to begin implementing the unemploy- ment insurance provisions of the federal CARES Act. The Division of Employment of Security expects to receive guidance from the federal gov- ernment later this week about how to implement the changes, including the change that al- lows for an additional $600 in unemployment benefits. The state expects those payments to begin approximately two weeks after that guidance is provided. Workers applying for benefits must complete their weekly certifications in order to receive unemployment in- surance payments. The weekly certification is a series of 'yes or no' questions that helps de- termine a person's eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits each week. If a person does not complete a weekly certification, they will not re- ceive a payment for that week. The weekly certification must be completed through the individual's online account at des.nc.gov. Important information on the process For general questions about unemployment benefits in North Carolina during the COVID-19 crisis, contact the Division of Employment Se- curity. • Employees with ques- tions about the application and benefits can read more about requirements and steps to get an unemployment benefit pay- ment here: https://des.nc.gov/ need-help/covid-19-informa- tion/covid-19-information- individuals •Employers who have questions about their role in the process can read more about what is required of them to help their workers qualify for benefits here: https://des. nc.gov/need-help/covid-19-in- formation/covid-19-informa- tion-employers. •To report technical diffi- culties using the online tools provided by the Division of Employment Security, con- tact the office via the form at https://des.nc.gov/customer- contact-form. For more information and additional guidance on regula- tions and recommendations re- lated to the health threat from COVID-19, please visit the NCDHHS website at www. ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus and CDC's website at www.cdc. gov/coronavirus. Workers are reminded to complete their weekly certi- fication each week to receive benefits. First COVID-19 unemployment benefits will be paid this week BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—"Gard- ner-Webb will light candles in the Dover Chapel as symbolic reminders that there is great brightness in our world and a fi rm assurance of better days ahead each and every night until we have passed through the worst of this storm," promised Gard- ner-Webb University President Dr. William M. Downs. Downs made this pledge in a video prayer vigil posted to the University Face- book page on March 30. "We invite you to light a candle in your window as a mes- sage to your friends and neighbors—One university. One community. One people. One purpose. Be safe. Be Strong. Keep the Faith," he added. Joining Downs in the video are the pas- tors of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Dr. Eric Davis; Boiling Springs Baptist Church, the Rev. Keith McKinney; and Green Beth- el Baptist Church, the Rev. Wade Wallace. Also participating is Tracy Jessup, vice president of Christian Life and Service and senior minister to the University. Through scripture and prayer, the leaders presented a message of faith and hope. "Often we fi nd ourselves lost and afraid of the darkness, but we come together this evening to remind one another, our cam- pus, our community, and our world that the God who said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light is still more than able to speak light into the midst of our darkness," Jessup asserted. "As we light our candles individually and as we place candles in the windows of Dover Chapel on the campus of Gardner-Webb University, we affi rm our hope and our faith in Jesus Christ, and we declare the truth of John 1:5 that the light of Jesus Christ shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it." Additionally, Gardner-Webb invites the community to use the hashtag #GWUnited when posting to social media to connect and share stories. #GWUnited represents the resiliency of the University, its calm in the face of crisis, and calls on all Runnin' Bulldogs to join the community to rise up as one voice through this crisis," noted Kim Kreuzman, GWU social media man- ager. "The hashtag creates an opportuni- ty for students, faculty, staff, alumni, the Boiling Springs community, and friends of the University—near and far—to connect, to share their stories, and to create com- munity. The video is available here: https://youtu. be/bEXzSObWRXg Stay up-to-date with news from Gard- ner-Webb by following @gardnerwebb on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and You- Tube. Located in the North Carolina foothills, Gardner-Webb University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. Gard- ner-Webb emphasizes a strong stu- dent-centered experience and rigorous academics to prepare students to become effective leaders within the global commu- nity. Ignite your future at Gardner-Webb. edu. Leaders Challenge Community to Place Candles in Windows During Covid-19 Crises Gardner-Webb University Joins Pastors to Present Video Prayer Vigil Submittd by, Jackie Bridges Governor Roy Cooper an- nounced Friday that parents who need food assistance for their children can text FOODNC to 877-877 to lo- cate nearby free meal sites. The texting service is also available in Spanish by tex- ting COMIDA to 877-877. After entering their ad- dress, parents will receive a text with the location and serving times for nearby pick-up and drive-thru free meal sites while schools are closed. Sites have been set up across the state for fami- lies with children ages 18 and younger, including preschool children, who rely on free and reduced-price meals at school. "School closings mean no meals for some of our most vulnerable children. Now families have an easier way to find food during these times of financial stress," Governor Cooper said. Parents can also call 2-1-1 to speak with an operator who will help them locate meal sites in their community. The 2-1-1 service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Services are provided in Eng- lish, Spanish and many other languages. Additionally, No Kid Hungry has created a map of local school sites, community organizations and food assis- tance programs across North Carolina where families can access food. The interactive map can be viewed at nokid- hungrync.org/covid19/ and is updated daily. The Governor's North Carolina COVID-19 Educa- tion and Nutrition Working Group, co-chaired by the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and the NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), worked in partnership with state and community orga- nizations such as No Kid Hungry to set up the texting program. School sites and commu- nity organizations provid- ing food are experiencing a high demand for services and rely on dedicated volunteers to provide meals. NCDHHS and NCDPI ask that people who are not at high-risk for severe illness associated with COVID-19 sign up to volun- teer to prepare meals. Those interested in volunteering should call their local school district office, community organization or visit volun- teernc.org. For more information and additional guidance on regu- lations and recommendations related to the health threat from COVID-19, please visit the NCDHHS website at www.ncdhhs.gov/corona- virus and CDC's website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. Food assistance for children Governor announces text service CHILI BEANS IN CROCK POT Melissa Neisler 1 to 2 lbs. ground beef 3 cans pintos 1 can kidney beans 1 pkg. taco seasoning 1 pkg. chili mix 1 can chopped tomatoes Cook ground beef and drain. Mix all ingredients and cook in crockpot on low all day. To serve put in bowl and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese on top. Serve with Tostitos Scoops. Serves 8 to 10. CROCK POT ROAST Patricia Buff 1 med. to large roast 1 (15 oz.) jar pepperoncini peppers 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. accent 1 tsp. Italian season ½ tsp. garlic Put roast into crockpot. Com- bine peppers, salt, pepper, accent, Italian season, gar- lic. Pour over roast. Cook 6 hours. Serve on buns. EASY POT ROAST AND GRAVY Shirley Conner 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can golden mushroom soup 1 can French onion soup 2-3 lbs. beef roast Mix soups together without adding water. Pour over roast. Bake at 350 degrees until done. EA SY CHERRY DUMP CAKE Brenda Self 2 cans cherry pie filling 1 can crushed pineapple 1 box Duncan Hines Butter Cake mix 2 sticks butter, melted Pour cherries in the bottom of 9x13 inch pan. Pour in crushed pineapple that you have drained ½ the juice. Then spread dry cake mix over pine- apple and pour melted butter over cake mix. Bake at 350 degrees about 30-35 minutes. BAKED POTATO SOUP 12 slices bacon 2/3 cup margarine 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 7 cups milk 4 large baked potatoes, peeled and cubed 4 green onions, chopped 1 -1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium heat until browned. Drain, crumble, and set aside. • In a stock pot or Dutch oven, melt the margarine over me- dium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk, whisking constantly until thickened. Stir in potatoes and onions. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. • Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Mix in bacon, cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted. (Ed. Note: The recipes in today's Cooking Corner are from local good cooks who submitted them in cookbooks for fundraising projects.) ShelbyInfo.com ALL CLASSIFIEDS ALL CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE & ONLINE & IN PRINT IN PRINT Classifi ed Deadline is Classifi ed Deadline is 3:00pm Tuesday 3:00pm Tuesday