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Lafayette St. • Shelby, NC Across From First Baptist Church www.witherspooninsurance.com • AUTO • HOME • LIFE • AUTO • HOME • LIFE • HEALTH • BUSINESS • HEALTH • BUSINESS • MOTOR • MOTORCYCLES • RVs CYCLES • RVs AUTO INSURANCE SPECIALIST AUTO INSURANCE SPECIALIST Home Life Auto Agents: Wayne Witherspoon, Justin Witherspoon, Linda Thomas, Carol Pearson & Tammy Shaffer _ 704-487-8114 • DonGibsonTheatre.com 318 South Washington St. • Shelby, NC UPCOMING SHOWS UPCOMING SHOWS MENTION DISCOUNT CODE 9911 For A 10% Ticket Discount When Ordering Online Or In Person. ©CommunityFirstMedia ©CommunityFirstMedia BILLY CRASH CRADDOCK Friday, August 27 th Tickets Available FAREWELL ANGELINA Saturday, Sept. 4 th Tickets Available QUEBE SISTERS Friday, Sept. 10 th Tickets Available OAK GROVE STRING BAND Friday, Sept. 17 th Tickets Available LEGACY Motown Revue Saturday, Sept. 25 th Tickets Available CARLENE CARTER Friday, October. 22 nd Tickets Available A day spent working in the yard is an ideal way to pass the time on summer afternoons. A pristine land- scape can add value to a property and instill pride in homeowners who put a lot of thought and effort into their lawns and gardens. A sun-soaked day can make it easy to overlook potential threats when work- ing in a lawn or garden. But safety precautions are of the utmost necessity when working in the yard, where the risk for serious injury is considerable. For example, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons re- ports that, in 2016, more than 90,000 patients, includ- ing nearly 5,000 children, were treated in hospital emergency rooms for lawn mower-related injuries. Lawn- and garden-re- lated injuries can be pre- vented without going to great lengths. • Know your terrain be- fore mowing. Knowing the terrain in your own yard can reduce the risk for ac- cident or injury. This can be especially important when mowing the lawn with a riding mower. Adhere to manufacturers' recommen- dations regarding inclines to reduce tip-over accidents that can pin riders beneath the mower. Study hilly areas of the yard prior to mowing so you know which areas are safe to mow with a rid- ing mower and which areas are best mowed with a walk- behind mower. For greater control when using a walk- behind mower on an incline, mow parallel to the slope. • Apply and reapply sun- screen. Sunburns may not require trips to the emer- gency room, but they can still be serious. In fact, the Skin Cancer Foundation notes that sunburn is a lead- ing cause in the majority of cases of basal cell carci- noma, squamous cell carci- noma and melanoma, which is the deadliest form of skin cancer. The SCF recom- mends applying sunscreen 30 minutes before going out- side to allow the sunscreen to bond to your skin. Reap- ply sunscreen at least every two hours, and more often if you're sweating excessively. The SCF recommends broad spectrum sunscreens, which protect the skin from both UVA and UVB rays. Though a product with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 is acceptable when walking the dog or driving to work, the SCF advises using a product with an SPF of 30 or higher when engaging in extended outdoor activities like gardening or mowing. • Employ the buddy sys- tem. Use the buddy system when pruning tall trees or performing any tasks that require a ladder. The Or- thopedic Institute of Penn- sylvania reports that more than 164,000 people are injured each year falling off a ladder. Ask a significant other or neighbor to hold the ladder in place while you climb up to reduce your risk of falling. If cutting large branches, cut them piece- meal to reduce the risk of being injured by heavy fall- ing branches. • Inspect the property for insect hives. The OIP notes that the most com- mon insect stings come from bees, wasps and hor- nets. Homeowners who are not careful can inadvertently come across hives when doing spring cleanup, mak- ing them vulnerable to bites and stings. That can be very dangerous for anyone, and especially so for people with a history of allergic reactions to insect bites or stings. In- spect areas where you'll be working to make sure insects haven't put down roots in your property. If you discover any hives and are hesitant to remove them on your own, contact a local landscaping firm. Lawn and garden ac- cidents and injuries can be serious. Thankfully, acci- dents and injuries are easily prevented when homeown- ers take a few simple safety precautions while tending to their lawns and gardens. Stay safe when working in the yard this summer Poison ivy is an unwelcome guest on many properties. Unfortunately, many people don't recognize the presence of poison ivy on their property until it's too late and they've already fallen victim to the uncomfortable, itchy red rash that is the plant's hallmark. According to Poison-Ivy.org, a website providing infor- mation about poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac, the rash from poison ivy may fi rst appear as just a slight itchy spot. But that spot will gradually get worse and can even cover your entire body with giant red sores if left untreated or if it goes undetected for too long. That only highlights the importance of learning to recognize poison ivy on a proper- ty and taking the appropriate measures to prevent anyone from coming into contact with it. Is all poison ivy the same? Many people may be surprised to learn that all poison ivy plants are not one and the same. Poison-Ivy.org notes that there are different types of poison ivy in different plac- es, so curious homeowners should visit the site to deter- mine how to identify the type of poison ivy specifi c to where they live. Eastern Poison Ivy grows on the ground, climbs and sometimes appears as a shrub. And despite its name, Eastern Poison Ivy grows from the east coast to the mid- west, affecting people in middle American states like Kan- sas and Nebraska. Eastern Poison Ivy also can be found in some parts of Texas and Arizona. What are some telltale signs of the poison ivy plant? Eastern Poison Ivy is the most widespread poison ivy plant, and these are some of its characteristics. (Note: Peo- ple who live outside of regions where Eastern Poison Ivy grows can learn about the characteristics of plants in their area by visiting www.Poison-Ivy.org). • Poison ivy plants always have leaves of three. No poi- son ivy plants have more than three leaves. • Poison ivy always grow left, then right. That means that the stem/branch of leaves closest to the root of the plant will always lean left. Subsequent stems/branches of leaves can lean right. Stems/branches of poison ivy leaves are never side by side. • Poison ivy plants never have thorns. • The edges of poison ivy leaves are never saw-toothed or scalloped. • Poison ivy leaves will appear differently depending on the season. In spring, Eastern Poison Ivy leaves will appear red. As spring turns into summer, the leaves will gradually appear more green. Come fall, the green leaves will look as if they were brushed with red, with some leaves featuring patches or spots of red. The poison ivy rash can be very uncomfortable. Learn- ing to identify poison ivy plants can help people avoid the rash. How to identify poison ivy