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Page 20 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, October 20-October 26, 2022 Stuck in the snow DANYALE PATTERSON (Part 3 of the "WEATHER" series) Oh how lovely are the white flakes that fall from the sky, and cover the earth during the winter season. As a little girl, I not only en- joyed watching the snow, but sledding down hills, making snowmen, and eating snow cream! However, my cheerful views changed about the cold wintery season when I grew up, started driving, and experienced getting stuck in several inches of snow. Frustration sets in pretty quickly when you try to drive off, but can't go anywhere because your wheels are lodged in stub- born blocks of snow. Simi- larly, you can be driving down the road of life, and suddenly a major difficulty occurs that hinders you from moving forward, and you find yourself not know- ing what to do. It could be an unex- pected illness, a painful loss, a challenging r e l a t i o n s h i p , or a traumatic event. No matter what it is, I have good news! You can get unstuck and continue to progress instead of regress in your life! Psalm 40:1-3 (NLT) says, "I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord." A Couple of Tips to Get Unstuck "Get others to help you push." Don't let fear or pride hinder you from asking for help or receiv- ing support from others. On many occasions, God answers your prayers by sending other people to encourage, serve, pray, give wise counsel, etc. Hebrews 10:24-25, (NLT) says, "And let us not ne- glect our meeting together, as some people do, but en- courage one another, es- pecially now that the day of his return is drawing near." "Add traction under your tires." The most powerful tools to melt the junk that is holding you captive in your soul (or any other area of your life), are meditating, embracing, and obeying scripture, while you are surrendering to the Holy Spirit. This will help you get the strength you need to break free from everwy heavy burden or bondage. Jeremiah 23:29 (NIV) says, "Is not my word like fire,"declares the LORD, "and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?" PRAY THIS PRAYER: "Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things. I have much to be thankful for. I like to count my blessings, because it makes me re- alize that you are good to me. Even the difficult chal- lenges I face don't com- pare to your grace, mercy, and power to bring me out. Father, I will keep praying and believing in your word. You are my Healer, Deliv- erer and Savior. You are still hearing and answering prayers. Help me Lord - I ask you to deliver me from everything that is trying to keep me from my des- tiny in you. Lord, I desire to move forward in your love, joy, peace, strength, and perfect will for my life. In Jesus' name I pray - Amen." D a n y a l e P a t t e r s o n would love to hear from you! Contact her at www. danyale.com to share a testimony, send a prayer request, or book her to speak. Jack-o'-lanterns are one of many indelible symbols of Halloween. It's hard to pin- point the precise origins of jack-o'-lanterns, but many historians trace the tradi- tion to 19th century Ireland. In fact, this instantly recog- nizable staple of Halloween decor actually gets its name from an Irish folktale charac- ter named "Stingy Jack." Jack-o'-lanterns are ubiquitous in October, but a refresher course on carv- ing one can help those who haven't dusted off their carv- ing skills since last fall. • Don't carve too early. Though it can be tempting and fun to carve a jack-o'- lantern once the calendar turns to October, it's un- likely the finished product will make it all the way to October 31. Horticulturists indicate that jack-o'-lanterns have a shelf life of roughly five to 10 days, though an especially cold October could shorten that life ex- pectancy even further. If you want your jack-o'-lantern to greet trick-or-treaters on Halloween, wait to carve it until a few days before the big day. • Use a dry-erase marker to outline the design. It's easy to make mistakes when carving a jack-o'-lantern, es- pecially if this is your first time using a carving knife since last year. Use a dry- erase marker to trace the design onto the pumpkin be- fore you make a cut. • Avoid severing the stem. When many people envision jack-o'-lanterns, the image in their minds is one in which the top of the pumpkin is re- moved so candles or lights can be effortlessly placed inside. However, the custom pumpkin carving experts at New York-based Maniac Pumpkin Carvers note that removing the top cuts off the vine, which supplies the pumpkin with nu- trients and mois- ture, even after it's been cut. A whole in the back of the pumpkin can provide easy a c c e s s w h e n placing candles or lights inside, and cutting here won't cut off the nutrient and moisture supply a pumpkin needs to avoid drying out. • Scoop everything out. The interior of a pumpkin will be loaded with seeds, which can be removed and later roasted to make a savory snack. In addition to remov- ing the seeds, be sure to get all of the pulp out. Pulp left in the pumpkin will soon get moldy and that can shorten the lifespan of the jack-o'- lantern. In addition, when removing the interior, try scraping the front inner wall of the pumpkin thin, which may make it easier to carve. • Avoid candles when lighting the interior of the jack-o'-lantern. Candles might seem like the most authentic and even spooky way to light the interior of the pumpkin, but the heat pro- duced by a burning candle can shorten the life expec- tancy of the jack-o'-lantern. An LED light won't give off much heat and will provide ample illumination. A few simple tips can help Halloween celebrants ensure their jack-o'-lanterns make it all the way to the big day at the end of October. ANSWER KEY ROLLER RINK WORD SEARCH BACKWARDS BALANCE BOOT BRAKE DERBY DIPPING DRAG FEET FRIENDS GEAR INLINE LACES PROFESSIONAL REXING RINK SAFETY SALCHOW SKATING SLALOM SPIN SPINOUT STOPPER TECHNIQUE TOE SUDOKU 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 ? ? ? ? Everyone's favorite brainless scarecrow is on his way to Kings Mountain in a new Won- derful Adventure to Oz. Who is this scare- crow? The Scarecrow was Dorothy's first friend in Oz. Created in a cornfield in Munchkin County, Dorothy stum- bled across the Scare- crow as she and her dog Toto were off to the Emerald City to find the Wizard of Oz. Needless to say, she was stunned to meet a talking scare- crow. You don't see talking scarecrows in Kansas. Regardless of how stunned she was, Dorothy and the Scarecrow became fast friends and they both decided to visit Emerald City together. The Scarecrow thinks he doesn't have any brains. He is actually one of the wisest men in all of Oz. The Scare- crow is so smart; the Wizard, upon leaving Oz, names him his suc- cessor. Want to meet the Scarecrow? Take a journey to Patriots Park, Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29 as the City of Kings Moun- tain turns the park into the merry ole Land of Oz. Walk down the Yel- low Brick Road and visit with, the Scarecrow, Dorothy, and other fa- vorite characters from the classic story, while trick or treating along the way. The Wonderful Adventure to Oz begins each night at 6:00 p.m. For more informa- tion on the Wonderful Adventure to Oz, ac- cess the Special Events Department's website at www.kingsmoun- tainevents.com/adven- ture-to-oz. There is no place like home in Kings Moun- tain. Meet the Scarecrow MEET THE SCARECROW as you take a journey to Patriots Park, Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29 as the City of Kings Mountain turns the park into the merry ole Land of Oz. (Photo provided) Tips to carve the perfect jack-o'-lantern