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Page 18 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, January 26-February 1, 2023 Sheriff Alan Norman recognized several indi- viduals this morning for different awards, promo- tions, retirements, and actions in the line of duty. Deputy B. Tesseneer and Detention Officer T. Swaney were presented member of the quarter awards. The Criminal Inves- tigative Division was awarded the 2022 Squad Fitness Award. The top five finishers from the di- vision were: 1. Sergeant D. Shaffer 2. Investigator M. Clayton 3. Investigator C. Carpenter 4. Investigator A. Shumate 5. Investigator A. Paz. Deputy S. Staton was awarded the 2022 Top Fitness Award. Ten members of the agency were presented 2022 Top 10 Shooter awards: 1. Investigator M. Hinson 2. Deputy A. Beal 3. Investigator A. Shumate 4. Lieutenant D. Bryson 5. Investigator D. Toney 6. Deputy K. Smith 7. Deputy M. Lawrence 8. Sergeant M. Blanton 9. Sergeant T. Lee 10. Lieutenant B. Pearson Deputy E. Barkley was recognized for his recent retirement and awarded his service weapon. Tim Sims was recog- nized for his actions dur- ing his line of duty injury in August 2018. He was presented a shadow box with his service weapon and badge. Detention Officer G. Woodard was promoted to Corporal. Sheriff Norman recognizes outstanding staff at CCSO Tim Sims was recognized heroic actions in the line of duty. Photos by Cleveland County Sheriff's Office Detention Officer G. Woodard was promoted to Corporal. by Jewel Reavis Southern Arts Soci- ety's first exhibit of the new year "Small Won- ders" opens this week featuring works of art with an image size of 5 x 7 inches or less. Artists were challenged to pro- duce works in a smaller format showing their skill at planning and execut- ing artwork in miniature. The technical skill of the artist is put to the test to produce artwork that maintains their style and quality. While working on a smaller scale is not always easy for the art- ist, it benefits the buyer who wants to purchase multiple works at an af- fordable price. Artists from around the region have submit- ted over seventy works of art to be judged for cash prizes. Work can be found in a variety of media: oil, acrylic and pastel paintings, mixed media, fiber, wood, and collage. The public is invited to meet participating artists at a public reception on Saturday February 4th from 6-8 pm. Awards will be presented at 7 pm. This is a Free event and dress is casual. Winners will then be posted on Southern Arts Society's website and Facebook page. The exhibit is on view through February 24, 2023. Artwork in the exhibit is available for sale. The Gift Shop at Southern Arts Society also has new artwork, jewelry, textiles, pottery and note cards suitable for Valentine's Day, birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions. Southern Arts So- ciety (SASi) Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 301 N. Piedmont Ave. at the intersection of Pied- mont and Battleground Avenues in the historic Southern Railway Depot. SASi offers a gift shop, ongoing art exhibitions and competitions, pro- grams, and classes in a variety of media for art- ists of all levels. Gallery Hours: Tues through Sat, 10 am to 3 pm, and by Appointment. Admis- sion is Free. The pub- lic is asked to wear a mask when visiting. For more information go to SouthernArtsSociety.org or call 704.739.5585. Email southernartssoci- ety@gmail.com. Reverie (mixed media) by Mary Bartrop SASi "Small Wonders" art competition and exhibit Painted Bunting (thread painting) by Janet Baxter. Cognitive health is not something to take for granted. Although a cer- tain level of memory loss can be expected as peo- ple age, when the ability to clearly think, learn and remember is compro- mised, those changes can affect an individual's ability to perform daily ac- tivities and should serve as a cause for concern. Brain health should be a priority for everyone. The National Institute on Aging says brain health is an umbrella term that encompasses a host of factors, including: • cognitive health, which is how well you think, learn and remem- ber • motor function, or how you make and con- trol movements • tactile function, which is how you feel sensa- tions; and • emotional function, or how emotions are inter- preted and responded to. Individuals can safe- guard brain health — par- ticularly cognitive health — by taking these steps. Be more health-con- scious Working with doctors, individuals can put their health first. This includes getting routine screen- ings, managing chronic health problems, limit- ing or avoiding alcohol and nicotine products, and getting the recom- mended amount of sleep each night. Manage high blood pressure All chronic conditions cause long-term reper- cussions, but the NIA in- dicates that observational studies show having high blood pressure in mid-life increases the risk of cog- nitive decline later in life. Lowering blood pressure lowers the risk for mild cognitive impairment and possibly dementia. Challenge your brain H a r v a r d M e d i c a l School says nurturing social contacts, engag- ing in stimulating mental activities like reading and doing puzzles, seeing new places, and learning new things can help keep the brain in top form. Manage stress Stress can take its toll on the body, and there is reason to believe that it may adversely affect cognitive health as well. Make every stride to re- duce stress, whether that involves taking vacations, meditating, laughing with friends and family, or en- gaging in relaxing activi- ties that relieve stress. Get enough vitamin D Vitamin D is linked to a host health benefits, including its potential to promote a healthy brain. Individuals can get more time outdoors to get vita- min D naturally from the sun and eat foods rich in vitamin D. If doctors find that vitamin D levels are exceptionally low, sup- plementation can help. Pay attention to hearing loss Certain hearing loss has been linked to cogni- tive decline, says Health- line. Researchers in Italy concluded that people with central hearing loss had a higher risk of mild cognitive impairment than those with no hearing loss or peripheral hear- ing loss. Individuals with central hearing loss are urged to speak to their physicians to determine if they can take preventive action to stave off further decline. C o g n i t i v e h e a l t h should be a priority. Adults can employ vari- ous strategies to reduce their risk of cognitive de- cline as they age. How to protect long-term cognitive health