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Thursday, January 12-January 18, 2023 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 15 Shelby Rotarians read books to students and students get a book "Imagine Rotary" is the theme for Rotary this year Submitted by DR. JACK WELLER Over the past two m o n t h s , Cleveland C o u n t y S c h o o l s 2 , 0 0 0 third and s e c o n d grade stu- dents had a Rotarian read to their classmates. At the end of the story, each student was given a book for them to keep and read on their own as part of the PALS (Partnership Aligned for Literacy Success) program. Last year, Henry Gilmore and Tamara Goforth, Cleve- land County Schools, spoke to the Shelby Rotary Club and explained about the new PALS (Partners Aligned for Literacy Success) program developed for CCSD stu- dents. It is a Literacy Initiative for Cleveland County Schools designed to promote reading and literacy across the coun- ty for our young students in classrooms and at home. The goal is to improve the reading skills of all students through a concentrated focus on litera- cy instruction, practice, and the joy of reading. Dr. Collette Deviney, for- mer CCSD administrator and Rotarian, coordinated the program to have Rotar- ians visit the 126 classes of second and third graders in the county's sixteen elemen- tary schools. As Dr. Deviney explained, "Children learn to read up to the third grade. From third grade on they read to learn. Having a child become excited about read- ing is something we need to instill in every child." Many of the Rotarians shared how much fun it was to read to the students and the students appreciated re- ceiving a book of their own to read. Robin Brackett, State Farm Insurance agent, read to students in Casar and com- mented on how excited the students were to get a book after hearing the story he had read. Emily Epley, Cleveland County Tourism Director read to students at Boiling Springs and James Love Elemen- tary School, shared how the students wanted her to read more stories after she fi n- ished her book. At West Elementary School in Kings Mountain, State Senator Ted Alexander read to the three classes. He ex- plained that it is important for children to see adults read and read to children. Shelby High School Prin- cipal David Allen read to the classes at North Elementary School in Kings Mountain. He had all three classes at one time in the media center. The Shelby Rotary Club re- ceived Thank You notes from each of the classes. Here are the contents of several of the notes sharing the students appreciation for having a Rotarian read to them and getting the gift of a book. "Thank you for reading to us and giving us a book. I really enjoy reading it." "It was fun having you come to our class and read to us. When will you come back again?" Dr. Jack Weller, Shelby Ro- tary Club President, shared that one of the major tenets of Rotary is to promote literacy around the world. This proj- ect gave Rotarians fi rsthand knowledge of promoting lit- eracy in our schools and en- couraging students to read. The community has posi- tively responded to the PALS program with donations, book purchases, grants, Book Nooks, and even as volunteer classroom readers. If you want to become a PALS Partner or volunteer reader, contact Henry Gilm- ore at (704) 476-8078. Shelby High School Principal David Allen read to the class- es at North Elementary School in Kings Mountain. He had all three classes at one time in the media center. Robin Brackett, State Farm Insurance agent, read to students in Casar Elementary School. Dr. Collette Diviney reads to third grade students as part of the PALS program sponsored by the Cleveland County School District and Shelby Rotary Club. At West Elementary School, Kings Mountain, State Senator Ted Alexander read to the three classes. Emily Epley, Cleveland County Tourism read to students at Boiling Springs and James Love Elementary School. She shared how the students wanted her to read more stories after she fi nished her book. The abuse of drugs con- taining fentanyl is killing Americans in records num- bers. Fentanyl is a factor in more than half (53%) of all overdose deaths. In the 12 months prior to the pan- demic, there were 42,687 overdose deaths involving fentanyl in the United States. Because fentanyl abuse is on the rise, sheriffs and their deputies are increas- ingly likely to encounter the drug when responding to overdose calls or conduct- ing traffic stops, arrest, and searches. This greatly in- creases the risk to law en- forcement officers of deadly fentanyl exposure. With this in mind, the North Carolina Sheriffs' Association is shar- ing the following information as a public service. Fentanyl is 25% more toxic than heroin and up to 300 times more potent than morphine. Five grams of fen- tanyl equals one teaspoon, which is enough to kill 2,500 people. In fact, consuming even as small an amount as 0.0001 grams of fentanyl carries a moderate risk of death, while consumption of just 0.0002 grams is certain death. However less likely to have lethal consequences, the effects of airborne con- tact and ingesting fentanyl is way more likely to have more serious and lethal con- sequences to our youth. If you are exposed to fentanyl, move away from the source of exposure, con- tact 911, and notify first re- sponders on the scene of a possible fentanyl exposure. Do not touch your eyes, mouth, nose, or any skin after touching any poten- tially contaminated surface. Wash your skin thoroughly with cool water, and soap if available. Do not use hand sanitizers as they may en- hance absorption. Contact a poison control center for more guidance. The signs of fentanyl ex- posure are slow breathing, drowsiness, or unrespon- siveness, and constricted (or "pinpoint") pupils. Nal- oxone is an effective medi- cation that rapidly reverses the effects of fentanyl; if unavailable, initiate CPR until first responders arrive. Do not forget to always call 911 if you or someone is ex- posed or may be exposed to any lethal drug. With sheriffs and members of the general public working together, we can all do our part to mini- mize the risk of exposure to deadly fentanyl. In recent months, many people have grown accustomed to hosting small gatherings for holidays and other important events. Even family dinners may have been scaled down as personal health and safety has taken precedence in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. For individuals accustomed to cooking for a crowd, it can take some time to acclimate to cutting back on recipes that you might otherwise know by heart. According to The Spruce: Eats, most recipes are geared towards families of four to six. So if you don't want a freezer full of leftovers, it's time to refer back to some grammar school math to learn how to divide measurements into the proportions needed. • Rely on estimates and your own preferences. While bak- ing requires strict adherence to ingredients and measure- ments, there is more wiggle room in general cooking. That means cutting back ingredient ratios can be more of an esti- mate than a careful calculation. Use your palate to guide cook- ing, and don't be afraid to experiment with a pinch or two of flavoring if you think the food needs it. • Use small pots and pans. Cooking small amounts of food inside large pots and pans can spread out ingredients and cause them to cook faster or evaporate more quickly. There- fore, as you scale down on ingredient measurements, you also can use smaller vessels. • Use a conversion cheat sheet. Certainly you can divide recipe ingredients each and every time you are making a recipe, but you also can keep a handy chart available with common conversions. Knowing how many tablespoons are in a cup can help when scaling back. This rundown of how many tablespoons and teaspoons are in larger cup measurements also can help. 1 cup = 16 tablespoons 1⁄2 cup = 8 tablespoons 3⁄4 cup = 12 tablespoons Half of 3⁄4 cup = 6 tablespoons 1/2 cup = 8 tablespoons Half of 1⁄2 cup = 4 tablespoons 1⁄3 cup = 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon Half of 1⁄3 cup = 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons 1⁄4 cup = 4 tablespoons Half of 1⁄4 cup = 2 tablespoons 1⁄8 cup = 2 tablespoons Half of 1⁄8 cup = 1 tablespoon 1⁄2 tablespoons = 11⁄2 teaspoon Over time it will become easier to cut down on recipes so you only make as much food as your family is likely to eat. How to protect yourself from fentanyl exposure Learn strategies for cutting meal recipes