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Page 2 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, January 26-February 1, 2023 Residents of Kings Mountain and surrounding communities are invited to attend a presentation and question and answer session on current water studies and concentrator processing for the Albemarle Kings Mountain project Kings Mountain Little Theatre 202 S. Railroad Ave, Kings Mountain COMMUNITY TOWN HALL Thursday, February 2, at 6:30 pm Teddy Bear & Friends CHICKEN DINNER CHICKEN DINNER North Shelby School North Shelby School January 27, 2023 • 4 PM To 7PM January 27, 2023 • 4 PM To 7PM Dine-In • Drive-Thru • Pick-Up Dine-In • Drive-Thru • Pick-Up Plates Include: 1/2 Chicken, Slaw, Baked Beans, Roll, Pickles & Dessert $ 15 00 AT 1701 CHARLES RD.• SHELBY, NC (Enter From James Love School Rd. - Follow Signs) Chicken Prepared By Doug Fortenberry & Crew For Tickets Contact; Pat McDonald 704-472-9693 or email pbmcdonald@clevelandcountyschools.org BEACH RUN FUNDRAISER BEACH RUN FUNDRAISER Gardening is a rewarding activity that has been found to provide a host of benefi ts beyond ensuring readily available access to fresh fruits, vegetables and awe-inspiring blooms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says many gardening tasks qualify as light to moderate exercise, which means raking the leaves and cutting the grass can be just as benefi cial as cardiovascular activities like brisk walk- ing or jogging. In addition, a 2017 study published in the jour- nal Preventive Medicine Reports found that gardening can help aging men and women offset age-related weight gain. And the health benefi ts of gardening go beyond the physical. In 2014, a systematic review of randomized controlled trials published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine conclud- ed that horticultural therapy may be an effective treatment for people with dementia. Gardeners have a host of tools at their disposal to help turn their lawns and gardens into awe-inspiring landscapes. Among those options are ergonomic tools. Ergonomic tools can benefi t gardeners of all ages, but they may prove espe- cially valuable for aging men and women. How ergonomic tools differ from traditional gardening tools Ergonomic gardening tools are designed to ensure that using them has as little effect on the body as possible. Er- gonomic tools align with how a person naturally moves his or her body, which can reduce the likelihood that gardeners will suffer any strains or sprains while gardening or experi- ence any aches and pains after a day spent tending to their landscapes. Choosing the right tools The West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Dis- abilities notes that gardeners will know they have chosen the right ergonomic gardening tool for the job when they do not have to adapt the tool. Ergonomic tools should match garden- ers' heights, fi t their grip and feel comfortable when in use. Specifi c benefi ts of ergonomic tools Ergonomic gardening tools are designed in a way that can reduce stress on the body while performing various tasks. Gardeners know that aches and pains can add up after a day spent kneeling in the garden, raking soil and carrying supplies from a shed or garage around the property. But the WVUCED notes that ergonomic tools do more than just re- duce gardeners' risk of injury. • Ergonomic tools increase effi ciency. Wasted motions are less likely when using ergonomic tools. That can improve effi - ciency in the garden, allowing gardeners to get more done in the same amount of time. And because ergonomic tools are designed to work with the body, gardeners likely won't need to take breaks due to aches and pains, which also makes it easier to be more effi cient when working in the garden. • Ergonomic tools increase gardeners' capabilities. The WVUCED notes that principles behind ergonomics keep gardeners using the tools in natural positions. That means gardeners won't lose power to bending and twisting, enabling them to do more in the garden than they might be able to do when using non-ergonomic tools. Gardening is a rewarding and benefi cial activity. The right ergonomic tools for the job can enhance those ben- efi ts and make gardening even more enjoyable. How ergonomic tools can help gardeners Carolina Carolina CLASSIFIEDS .com Your Link to Local Classifi eds!