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Page 18 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, July 20-July 26, 2023 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY We are the nations oldest veterans' service organization auxiliary. For more than 100 years, we have been serving veterans, service members and their families in countless ways. Millions of hours, millions of dollars and millions of tributes. THIS IS WHO WE ARE. UNWAVERING SUPPORT FOR UNCOMMON HEROES ® JOIN US www.vfwauxiliary.org info@vfwauxiliary.org facebook.com/VFWAuxiliary Our organization comprises nearly a half million members from diverse backgrounds who have a common connection: all are relatives of a VFW- eligible veteran.* Step- and adopted parents, children, siblings (and half siblings), grandparents and grandchildren are considered the same as biological parents, children, siblings, grandparents and grandchildren and may join the VFW Auxiliary under their VFW-eligible veteran. *Eligible veteran does not have to be a member of the VFW. ARE YOU SPECIAL? If you have a close relative who served in the military on foreign soil, you may be eligible to join the Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. First year is dues free! Join other Patriots to honor, appreciate, and support our Vets. Call for all the details today. POST 4066 - 855 West Sumter St., Shelby, NC Contact Steve Connor, Aux. President • 704-472-9573 VFW-ELIGIBLE V E T E R A N HUSBAND FATHER BROTHER SON GRAND- FATHER GRANDSON WIFE MOTHER GRAND- MOTHER GRAND- DAUGHTER SISTER DAUGHTER SHELBY POST 4066 H o m e o w n e r s who enjoy tending to their lawns know that grass is vulner- able to a host of problems, many of which appear at a time of year when lawn enthusiasts want to showcase the fruits of their lawn-and-garden labors. Crabgrass is a common problem that appears in summer. According to Lowes, crabgrass plants produce thousands of seeds between midsummer and early fall. While the first frosts of late-fall or early winter kill the crabgrass plants, the seeds produced by the plants remain dormant throughout winter and then begin to grow as the ground temperature warms up with the spring and summer thaw. As a result, controlling germination, which is the devel- opment of a plant from a seed or spore after a period of dormancy, is the key to preventing crabgrass from becoming an unsightly blemish that can harm your lawn in summer. A proactive approach to crabgrass can save homeowners the headaches of deal- ing with this unwanted guest taking over their grass. The following tips, courtesy of Lowes, can help homeowners reduce the likelihood of their lawns being overcome by crabgrass as summer hits full swing. • Recognize that routine lawn mainte- nance may not be enough. Even lawns that receive sufficient TLC can fall victim to crabgrass. A proactive, crabgrass-specific approach to lawn maintenance is the most effective way to control the problem before it pops up. • Apply a pre-emergent herbicide. Pre-emergent herbicides kill crabgrass seedlings as they germinate. While these herbicides are highly effective, they must be applied at precisely the right time. The right time to apply them depends on weather patterns. For example, Lowes notes that homeowners who live in regions that might have experienced warmer than usual winters will probably need to apply the herbicides earlier than usual. While the manufacturer instructions should always be followed when applying herbicides, it's essential that homeowners take weather patterns into consideration as well. • Wait until the ground temperature rises above 60 F. Applying herbicides when the ground temperature is below 60 F might render the products ineffective. Gauging soil temperature can be tricky, but Lowes advises monitoring shrubs and trees on the property. Once shrubs begin to bloom and trees bud, herbicide can be applied. • Wait when treating newly seeded lawns. Pre-emergent herbicides might kill new grass seedlings, so homeowners with newly seeded lawns should wait until they have mowed their lawns three times be- fore applying a herbicide. • Emphasize uniform application. If a herbicide is not applied uniformly across the lawn, crabgrass can establish itself and ultimately spread to the rest of the lawn. • Do not thatch or aerate after applying a herbicide. Thatching or aerating a lawn after applying a herbicide might break the product's chemical barrier, thereby render- ing it ineffective. Crabgrass can quickly spread on an untreated lawn. A proactive approach that prevents its growth can keep lawns look- ing great through summer. How to control crabgrass before it appears The Barefoot Move- ment will perform at The Earl Scruggs Center, at 103 S. Lafayette Street in Shelby on Thursday, July 20 at 6:00 p.m. Acclaimed Ameri- cana group, The Bare- foot Movement, is the brainchild of found- ing members Noah Wall and Tommy Nor- ris. Emerging on the acoustic scene in 2011, they have continually navigated the alt-blue- grass waters through the years while refining that which gives them their unique sound. In- vigorating and infused with a captivating hon- esty, The Barefoot Movement transports audiences to a place of complete enthrallment. In North Carolina, 2006, front woman Noah Wall met man- dolinist Tommy Norris in high school and dis- covered a convergence of aligned passions. That initial crackle of intensity never waned and instead became the force catalyzing the band through its vari- ous iterations. Today, The Barefoot Move- ment is comprised of Noah Wall—whose powerhouse vocals, songwriting, and fid- dle playing serve as the backbone of the b a n d — m a n d o l i n i s t , composer and author, Tommy Norris, and touring guitarist Ben Howington, rounding out their unique blend of charming, modern roots music. Their most recent re- lease, 2021's Pressing Onward, finds them ex- ploring new musical ter- ritory while still standing firmly on their barefoot foundation: lush har- monies, thoughtful instrumentation, and memorable melodies. Chuck Plotkin, the pro- ducer behind albums such as Springsteen's Born in the U.S.A., and Dylan's Shot of Love, among many others, emerged from retire- ment to co-produce the EP with Hank Lin- derman, whose engi- neering work has been showcased on the Ea- gles' Long Road out of Eden and Linda Ron- stadt's Hummin' to My- self, to name but a few. In 2022, they began releasing a series of tunes under the banner "Covers for a Cause." Recorded during the pandemic and previ- ously released on their YouTube channel, the songs have been given a new life on stream- ing services, with every stream or download supporting the organi- zation Soles4Souls. Their energetic, joy- ous, and heartfelt live performances have garnered them fans na- tionwide and beyond BAREFOOT MOVEMENT The Barefoot Movement to perform July 20 and earned them the 2014 IBMA Momentum Award for Band of the Year. The Barefoot Move- ment creates gloriously addictive, instantly m e m o r a b l e t u n e s shored up by silky smooth bluegrass and Americana harmonies and laced with tantaliz- ing flecks of bluesy grit. For more information about this event, con- tact The Earl Scruggs Center at 704-487- 6233. This Center Stage Concert Series is sponsored by Donald and Carla Beam Family Foundation, JT and Jo Scruggs, Leasing Ser- vices II, Inc, and Cold- well Banker Mountain View Real Estate.