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Page 10 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, July 28-August 3, 2022 231 E. Marion Street 231 E. Marion Street Shelby, NC Shelby, NC 704-477-1426 704-477-1426 Local help with your Local help with your Medicare questions. Medicare questions. claudiamvaughn@gmail.com claudiamvaughn@gmail.com Golden Solutions Golden Solutions Insurance, Insurance, LLC LLC Claudia Vaughn Claudia Vaughn Licensed Licensed Sales Agent Sales Agent 102 James Love School Road • Shelby, NC (Off S. Lafayette St. Across from Hoyle Plumbing) 704-480-0410 Mon. - Thurs. 8 am -10 pm • Fri. - Sat. 8 am -11 pm • Sun. 12 noon 'til 6:00 pm It's Slushie Time! It's Slushie Time! SUN DROP SUN DROP CHERRY SUN DROP CHERRY SUN DROP NEHI PEACH NEHI PEACH BLUE RASPBERRY BLUE RASPBERRY CHERRY GOLD CHERRY GOLD O RA N G E D R EA M S I C L E O RA N G E D R EA M S I C L E I have a favorite blanket. Don't laugh. You probably do to. And if you don't now, you once did. Deny it and I'll just ask your momma, and she'll show me picture after picture of you with your thumb in your mouth and your blanket over your shoulder. My own son was not only attached to a certain blanket, but he also had a favorite corner of the blanket. I can remember that blanket having to be restored several times and ultimately becoming a series of knots that simply held one piece to the other. My blanket is special for a few reasons. It's only wide enough for me, it's camo, it's two layers of fl eece, and my daughter made it for me. Just writing about it makes me want to stop what I'm doing and go get it. If you think about it, blankets are prized possessions of many women today. Except this blanket is no longer in use. It is for safe-keeping and for remembering family and events. It is their mother's or grandmother's quilt. It was put together one piece at a time from swatches of clothing or fabric that had made its way to the rag pile. Part of a coat has been sewn to a strip of a worn-out shirt. The other side of that shirt is attached to the leftover seat of an old pair of blue jeans. A portion of a baseball jersey is attached to a sliver of your fi rst pair of pajamas. Each piece seemingly no longer of any value on its own and seemingly without any connection to the other. And yet there it is, one whole tapestry, completely understood, and of immeasurable value. All from what was once falling- apart, worthless swatches of unconnected material. Except to the seamstress. Except to the one who was there for the fi rst onesie and the fi rst silky blanket. Except for the one who understood that each section was always a part of the whole, that there were no random events, and there were no worthless pieces. God is taking every swatch of your life and sewing them together. What you see as worthless and worn-out, He sees as indispensable and ready for its best use. What you see as unconnected, God sees as vital to the whole. What you see as insignifi cant, He sees as essential in who He is making you to be. And what you see as a fl aw, He sees as what will be someone's favorite corner of your life. God has been there from the very beginning, and not one piece of your life will be wasted. Individually they may not make sense, but God is bigger than your pieces. He is not only making you into a quilt to be admired and remembered, but also into a blanket to be used to bring comfort and assurance to others. By By Gary Miller Gary Miller Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ GARY MILLER Gary has written the Outdoor Truths article for 20 years. He has also written four books which include compilations of his articles and a father/son devotional. He also speaks at wild-game dinners and men's events for churches and associations. gary@outdoortruths.org ALWS From Page 1 as air boss for several air shows. "These aircraft travel across the county rais- ing awareness of aviation and the important role it has played in shaping our nation's history," Far- row says. "It's a great way for us to remember and honor the sacrifice of vet- erans who have served in the past, as well as those currently serving on active duty." The Museum of Flight, established in 2010, has displays and a collec- tion of flight and military memorabilia in addition to the warbirds, which are flown in air shows around the southeastern United States. The T-28Alpha and T- 28Bravo served in Op- eration Farm Gate, code name for a mission in Viet- nam. The T- 28Charlie is attributed as the first T-28 to land on an aircraft car- rier, the USS Tarawa. Museum of Flight Direc- tor Christine Lewis told the ALWS committee: "Thank you for the opportunity to execute our mission, to increase the aware- ness of aviation through the flight of historic air- craft while supporting the local children's hospital (in Georgia). I've heard it said, 'Anyone who does anything to help a child is a hero'. What the ALWS does is just that." Farrow also coordi- nated another military group to awe the fans before the championship game on Tuesday, Aug. 16. The U.S. Army Para- chute Team, the Golden Knights, will perform be- fore the 7:oo PM game. The two Golden Knights demonstration teams travel the United States performing for public audi- ences at venues ranging from small civic events to nationally and internation- ally televised events, such as NFL games, NASCAR races, and international air shows. Team members are from a variety of back- grounds in one of the 150 jobs in the U.S. Army. The parachutists per- form to exacting stan- dards but may tailor their performance for a spe- cific venue. The Golden Knights have an unparal- leled safety record in the professional parachuting arena. The Golden Knights also have competition teams who have won na- tional and international competitions. They hold the current military world record in both male and female four-way freefall formation and the world record in canopy pilot- ing speed. The Golden Knights tandem section provides tandem para- chute jumps to approved local and national celeb- rities, media personnel, and VIPs. It was a Golden Knights team that jumped with the late President George H.W. Bush in 2007, 2012, and 2014. The Golden Knights are headquartered at Fort Bragg, N.C. "The Golden Knights are the premiere skydiving team in the world – the best of the best," says Andrew Hopper, an Army veteran, Shelby City Councilman, and member of the ALWS committee. "As a former paratrooper, I am excited for the City of Shelby to have them perform here. I'm sure everyone, espe- cially the American Legion officials here, will enjoy this. It's going to be a fan- tastic day!" Cancer af- fects people from all walks of life. The Na- tional Cancer In- stitute estimated that, in 2020, roughly 1.9 mil- lion new cases of cancer would be diagnosed and more than 606,000 people would die from the disease. The most common can- cers include breast, lung, prostate, colon, melanoma, and bladder cancers. Even the healthiest people are not immune to these diseases. However, there are ways for people to reduce their risk for various cancers. 1. Skip tobacco products. Avoiding tobacco in all forms can greatly reduce a person's risk of developing cancer. Smoking is a major contribu- tor to various cancers, includ- ing lung and bladder cancers. 2. Exercise regularly. Exercise benefits the body in various ways, including reducing a person's risk for various types of cancers. The American Institute for Cancer Research recommends exer- cising for at least 45 minutes per day. This doesn't have to mean a hard workout at the gym. Moderate exercise through gardening, danc- ing, playing with children, or walking the dog are sufficient forms of exercise. 3. Lose weight in a healthy way. The American Cancer Society says obesity and being overweight have been linked to increased risk for breast, colon, esophageal, endometrial, and pancre- atic cancers. Fat and sugar metabolism may be mecha- nisms implicating weight in cancer occurrence. Skip the fad diets and lose weight through portion control, a balance of healthy foods and exercise. 4. Limit alcohol consump- tion. Excessive alcohol con- sumption increases the risk of cancers to the breast, esophagus, mouth, and lar- ynx. Harvard Medical School recommends that those who choose to drink limit alcohol their consumption to no more than one drink per day. 5. Reduce consumption of animal fats. Verywell Health notes that studies point to a diet high in animal fat as a contributor to increased risk of certain cancers. Red meat is a particular concern. 6. Avoid radiation expo- sure. Opt for medical imaging tests only when they are ab- solutely necessary. Radon in a home is a factor in cancer causation, so homeowners should periodically test their homes for radon. In addition, sunscreen and avoiding the sun during certain times of day, such as between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., can reduce exposure to po- tentially harmful UV rays. 7. Prioritize safe behav- iors. Certain viruses can cause cancer, including Ep- stein-Barr and human papil- lomavirus. Hepatitis and HIV also can increase a person's risk for cancer. Practicing safe sex and avoiding illegal drug use can lower the risk of getting cancer from infectious diseases. Cancer continues to be a leading cause of death and affects millions of people. By examining their behaviors and lifestyles, people can make changes that reduce their risk for various cancers. 7 strategies to prevent cancer