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Page 14 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, October 13-October 19, 2022 Saturday Saturday November 12 November 12 th th , 2022 , 2022 7:00 pm 7:00 pm "Christmas with Elvis" Non-Family Mentors In- vited to Recommend High School Seniors for Depth of Character, Faith, and Service BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—The deadline to nomi- nate a high school senior for Gardner-Webb University's most prestigious award—the Tucker Heart, Soul, Mind and Strength Scholarship— is Oct. 31. Established by the Tucker family, long-time sup- porters of the University, this eight-semester full-tuition/ room and board scholarship, is awarded annually to one high school student who best exemplifies the attributes highlighted in Mark 12:30- 31: "Love the Lord Your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength; and love your neighbor as yourself." Before they can receive an invitation to apply, stu- dents must be nominated by a non-family mentor, such as a minister, teacher, coach or spiritual mentor. A can- didate should be a current high school senior who is a first-year applicant at Gard- ner-Webb University for a bachelor's program. Nomina- tions should describe the ap- plicant's depth of character, faith, and service-driven life. In a recent podcast with Gardner-Webb President William Downs, the first three Tucker Scholars each said they were humbled at being chosen for the honor. Nominated for the various ways they had served in their communities, they continue to serve in different ways on the GWU Campus. Leah Carpenter, the first Tucker Scholar, was nominated by her youth pastor, who said that Carpenter helped every- one in the church and com- munity, and "her love and her light just radiates." A native of Stanley, N.C., Carpenter demonstrates kindness and compassion as she works in her clinical assignments for nursing. Kyndal Jackson, of Gaffney, S.C., the sec- ond recipient of the Tucker Scholarship, was also nomi- nated for participating in sev- eral community service clubs and projects at school and in the community. Her school counselor described her as a person who is passion- ate about her walk and per- sonal relationship with Jesus Christ. She enjoys participat- ing in mission trips and min- istry opportunities. The newest Tucker Scholar, Kylee Morris, of Morehead City, N.C., was one of 160 students nomi- nated last year. Her coach described how Morris gave up her position on the var- sity basketball squad, to play with the JV team, because the younger team didn't have enough players. Since arriving on campus, Morris has made many friends as a member of the Gardner- Webb Marching Bulldogs. After a student is nomi- nated, they receive an invi- tation to apply. The Tucker Scholarship application and essay deadline is Nov. 7. A student's admission coun- selor will help them through the process. After Nov. 7, the University will review all complete applications and choose the top candidates to be invited to attend an inter- view. Gardner-Webb hosts interviews in late November. These interviews will help GWU determine the candi- date that best exemplifies a Tucker Scholar. • Individual parts of the scholarship packet include: • Due by Oct. 31: • Nomination by non-fam- ily mentor. • Due by Nov. 7: • Application for the Tucker Scholarship: Each nominated student will be emailed information about the application for the schol- arship. • Accepted undergradu- ate application to Gardner- Webb: Apply for admission here. • Essay: Each nominated student will be emailed in- formation about the essay requirements. • References: Minimum of two to include both aca- demic and character men- tors. For more information about the Tucker Scholar- ship, email Ben Flournoy, Senior Admissions Coun- selor. Nominations for Tucker Heart, Soul, Mind and Strength Scholarship Due by Oct. 31 Spring and summer are perhaps the busiest times of year for gardeners. How- ever, fall also is a prime time to tend to gardens. The tree and bare root retailer Bower & Branch advises that soil tempera- tures in many regions of the country may still be warm enough to encourage root growth well into the start of winter. Furthermore, fall is often the ideal time to plant, fertilize and keep a garden going or to get a head start on next year's bounty. Here are some tips to make the most of the fall gardening season. • Think about fall annu- als and bulb planting. Near the end of September, start planting cool-weather- loving pansies and violas for pops of color as sum- mer flowers fade. Also, it's a good idea to stock up on bulbs that will bloom in the months to come before they sell out in stores. Wait until the temperatures re- ally cool down before plant- ing them in desired spots for spring sprouts. • Sow salad seeds. Let- tuce, spinach, radishes, and arugula tolerate cooler temperatures. Try new and interesting lettuce varieties and enjoy salads well into the fall season. • Take inventory of the sun. Positioning a garden carefully means maximiz- ing hours of sun- light, which begin to dwindle in the fall. Experts say gardens grow best in sunny loca- tions that receive six hours of direct sunlight each day. This is where con- tainer gardens can be helpful, as they allow gardeners to move plants into spots that will get ample sunlight. • Fill in landscaping gaps. Some fall plants can add color around the landscape and brighten up homes to add curb ap- peal. In addition to pansies and violas, asters, kale and chrysanthemums are fall blooms. Keep in mind that mums can come back year after year. So take them out of those flower pots and get them into the ground. They can be enjoyed next year as well, sprouting in early spring and developing leaves and buds through late summer. • Clean up unwanted growth. Fall is an ideal time to cut back spent vegetable plants and get rid of errant weeds. Rather than bag- ging leaves, mow them with a grass catcher and then add the mix to a vegetable garden as an excellent soil insulator. The nitrogen and carbon will fertilize the soil, enhancing growing pos- sibilities and limiting weed growth. • Propagate plants in the fall. As temperatures gradually begin to cool, start taking cuttings from perennials, gathering seed pods from azaleas and rho- dodendrons and dividing hardwood cuttings, says the resource Gardening Know How. Consult with a garden center or horticul- turist on the proper ways to propagate stems using rooting hormone and other techniques. • Continue to water plants. Water is essential in the fall and winter as roots can still be growing. Gradu- ally reduce watering dura- tion as plants go dormant. Fall planting and mainte- nance can extend garden- ing season and improve the chances of growing a healthy spring garden. A beginner's guide to fall planting and maintenance