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Page 14 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, February 18-February 24, 2021 SUDO SUDOKU KU Fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column, and each 3 by 3 block contain all of the digits 1 thru 9 using logic. Answers ? ? ? ? ANSWER KEY BATH SAFETY WORD SEARCH BATHROOM CAUTION CHAIR EQUIPMENT FALLING FAN GRAB BAR HANDLE HAZARD HELP ILLUMINATION INJURY MATS MOISTURE RENOVATION SAFETY SEATED SHOWER SPA TILE TOILET TRIPPING TUB VENTILATION F a m i - l i e s o f p u b l i c s c h o o l s t u d e n t s in North C a r o l i n a c o u l d c h o o s e in-class- r o o m learning under legislation passed by the state House of Representatives in a bipartisan 74-44 vote on Thursday. After passing the state House, the legisla- tion will return to the North Carolina Senate for further consideration. Senate Bill 37 In-Person Learning Choice for Fami- lies lets students continue remote learning if they choose and directs North Carolina schools to pro- vide in-classroom instruc- tion. The bill is supported by more than $1.6 billion in new funds sent to public schools in separate legisla- tion signed by the Governor this week. The state legislature also fully-funded state per- pupil allotments for schools, promised to "hold harmless" education budgets regard- less of enrollment drops, and provided teacher salary step increases during the pandemic, in addition to the new federal funds. Rep. Jeffrey Elmore (R- Wilkes), a public school teacher and co-chair of the House Appropriations Com- mittee, said the legislation provides families certainty in education and economic planning. "Currently our students are subject to shifting executive orders and mixed messages from the administration which have created confu- sion and led to local delays, making it very difficult for parents to plan for their jobs and their child's education," Rep. Elmore said Thursday. "This legislation gives North Carolina families cer- tainty and access to class- rooms by combining over a billion dollars of new educa- tion funding with local deci- sion-making to implement a return to in-person learning now." Speaker Tim Moore (R- Cleveland) said that current restrictions keeping stu- dents out of the classroom are forcing parents to miss work or seek education al- ternatives, and the legisla- tion gives school systems flexibility to adjust student assignments for in-person learning. "Closing schools has burdened North Carolina families economically while young people fall behind in their studies, producing a devastating impact on student achievement and exacerbating socieconomic disparities," Moore said Thursday. "We are listening to educators, healthcare ex- perts, parents, and most importantly our students, who have a constitutional right to access education communities that serve their academic needs." "I appreciate the lead- ership of my colleagues get- ting North Carolina students back into the classroom with legislation that builds on powerful funding for our schools and provides flex- ibility to adjust student as- signments as needed." The General Assem- bly provided $335 grants to families of school-age children to assist with in- creased child-care costs, but experts agree that closed classrooms hurt vul- nerable young people the most and widen education gaps between low-income and affluent students. Spe- cial education students are hit particularly hard by the loss of in-person learning. Expert medical guid- ance from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Con- trol, the Harvard School of Public Health, and other leading healthcare organi- zations demonstrates that there is limited risk of infec- tion in education settings that are prepared safely. Families can choose In-classroom learning Legislation passed by the NC House TIM MOORE Program Held on Feb. 21 in Blanton Auditorium with Limited Seating BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The Gardner-Webb University Distinguished Artist Series will feature trombonist John Ilika with pianist Polina Khatsko in the first concert of the spring semester. Presented by the GWU School of Per- forming and Visual Arts in collaboration with the Al- fred and Shirley Wampler Caudill Fund, the program will be on Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. in Hamrick Hall's Blanton Auditorium. Because of COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, seating is lim- ited and available on a first come, first served basis. Ilika will perform on alto, tenor and bass trombones. The program includes "Trombone Sonata No. 1" by Frank Gulino, "Romance Op. 21" by Axel Jorgensen, "Concerto per Trombone" by G. Christoph Wagenseil, and "New Orleans" by Eu- gene Bozza. In addition to the Sunday concert, Ilika will also do a masterclass for GWU low brass students on Feb 20. Ilika joined the faculty at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) in 2010. He has served as principal trom- bone with the North Carolina Symphony since January 2001. He has held several other principal positions and has been a regular substi- tute with the Philadelphia Orchestra since 1989. In 1981, he earned a degree in music education (K-12) from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. He com- pleted further studies in 1985 with Charles Vernon at the Pennsylvania Col- lege of Performing Arts. In addition, he has 15 years of free-lancing experience around the Philadelphia area. A native of Belarus, Khatsko has established herself both as an active performer and a dedicated teacher. Currently, she is a staff pianist at UNCSA and Wake Forest University School of Music, as well as a sought-after freelancer. She has served on the piano faculty of the Univer- sity of the Northern Iowa, the University of Michigan preparatory department and the Leipzig Summer Piano Institute. Khatsko was on the collaborative piano staff for the International Music Academy in Pilsen, Czech Republic; the Cambridge In- ternational String Academy, England; the University of Michigan String depart- ment; and is an annual collaborative pianist for the Sphinx Competition. She earned her master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Michigan as a student of Arthur Greene. Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon re- quest 10 working days prior to the event. Please call (704) 406-4270 or email disabilityservices@gardner- webb.edu with your request. GWU Distinguished Artist Series presents Trombonist John Ilika and Pianist Polina Khatsko JOHN ILIKA POLINA KHATSKO Board of Trustees Initiates Measure for fall 2021 B O I L I N G S P R I N G S , N.C.—For the third year in a row, Gardner-Webb Univer- sity has announced a freeze on tuition for traditional un- dergraduate students enrolled in the Boiling Springs campus program. The freeze will apply to incoming freshmen, transfer students and current under- graduates for fall 2021. Already a pressing issue for many families, college af- fordability has been magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Universities are looking for ways to continue to recruit and retain students while limiting the cost and subsequent stu- dent debt. "In the world of runaway tuition price tags across North Carolina and across the coun- try, Gardner-Webb is commit- ted again this year to keeping costs flat for our students," emphasized GWU President Dr. William M. Downs. "At the same time, we are expanding our institutional scholarships and grants to further reduce costs for students and their families. What we won't do, however, is sacrifice the out- standing quality of instruction for which Gardner-Webb has long been known…that re- mains a non-negotiable stan- dard of excellence." Leadership from the Gard- ner-Webb Board of Trustees made the tuition freeze pos- sible. Board of Trustees Chair Jennifer Marion Mills noted she's excited the Board ap- proved this action for another year. "One of our top priori- ties is offering every student a great education experience at a fair price," Mills affirmed. "We strongly believe that a third tuition freeze will improve accessibility for all students, especially in the challenging times of the pandemic." Moreover, the decision made Gardner-Webb more affordable among the 36 inde- pendent colleges and universi- ties in North Carolina. When comparing the tuition rates of these colleges, GWU is 19th on the list, down from 16th- highest last year. "Gardner-Webb's tuition freeze over the last three years demonstrates our commitment to providing an affordable world-class Christian educa- tion to our students," stated Kristen Setzer, vice president for Enrollment Management. "We remain dedicated to find- ing ways to keep costs down." With its average 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio, Gard- ner-Webb offers students an exceptional education in an environment that promotes student engagement and out- comes. Gardner-Webb con- tinually receives high rankings from Colleges of Distinction, an independent research organi- zation. These honors empha- size GWU's competencies in teaching critical thinking, writ- ing, oral skills, research, and global perspectives, as well as offering dynamic out-of-class- room learning. Gardner-Webb University announces tuition freeze for third year