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Thursday, July 27-August 2, 2023 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 19 T-28 warbirds and Golden Knights' plane on display at local airport The pilots of three T-28 warbirds will have their vintage aircraft on display at the Shelby-Cleveland County Regional Airport, 830 College Avenue, 9-11 AM Saturday, Aug. 12, as part of their participation in the 2023 American Legion World Series (ALWS). The pilots will perform fl yovers at Keeter Stadium every day of the ALWS, scheduled for Aug. 10-15. At the airport, the pilots and their planes will be joined by the members of the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and their plane. The Golden Knights are sched- uled for a 35-minute performance at Keeter Stadium at 6:00 PM Saturday, USAA Military Appreciation Day. Also meeting the public at the airport will be the 10 members of the Blaze Battalion JROTC, an award-winning unit from Black- man High School in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Blaze Battalion will be making its third con- secutive ALWS visit and will post the colors at all games Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. "In 2022, the Blaze Battalion members rubbed down the planes to make them shine before people arrived," says Eddie Holbrook, chairman of the local ALWS committee. "It was impressive. The pilots of the T-28s treat- ed children to a few minutes in the pilot's seat of one of the planes. The kids loved it. I'm looking forward to everyone's reaction to the Golden Knights and their plane this year." The U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps used various models of the T-28 as trainers beginning in the 1950s; the military took the planes out of service as trainers in the 1980s. The planes also were used as counter-insurgency aircraft, primar- ily during the Vietnam War. The T-28s are among the fastest propeller-driven airplanes ever built. The Golden Knights may make the trip from Fort Liberty in a Fokker C-31A Troopship jump aircraft or a UV-18C Twin Ot- ter Series 400 made by Viking. www.amer- icanlegionworldseries.com . 704.466.3103 . info@alws.us Military Appreciation Day and its special events are possible through a partnership with USAA. For more information on special events during the ALWS, visit www.americanlegion- worldseries.com. General admission tickets are available online or by calling 704-466- 3103 weekdays through Aug. 8. Day passes are available only at Keeter Stadium after the series begins. The opening game of the tournament is at 10:00 AM Aug. 10; Keeter Stadium gates will open at 8:00 AM Aug. 10. Submitted by Judy Galtney Jack Lee, 7, and Harrison Lee, 5, enjoy exploring the T-28s at Shelby- Cleveland County Regional Airport during an open house in 2022. Photos contributed: Public can meet pilots, parachutists, and Tennessee JROTC members. OBITUARIES OBITUARIES I N RE M E M B RA N C E I N RE M E M B RA N C E Continued From Page 18 KENT EASTER RUSS Kent Easter Russ passed away on July 17, 2023, of Shelby. He was the son of Woodrow and Hester Russ. Kent is survived by his wife, Ann; his three sons and daughters-in-law, Garry and Penny of Winston-Salem, NC, Dennis and Tami of Kernersville, NC, and Kelly and Lori of Kannapolis, NC; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held July 22, 2023, at Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Poplar Springs Baptist Church Building Fund & Brotherhood Ministries. Online condolences may be made at cecilmburtonfu- neralhome.com Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. ROBERT EUGENE MATHIS Robert Eugene Mathis, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by both father and moth- er, Billy Eugene and Betty McGinnis Mathis; first wife, Melinda Lail Mathis, and second wife, Janice Mathis 2022. He is survived by his daughter, "Shooting Star", Tosha Melinda Lee and hus- band, Todd Lee; son, Robert Eugene Mathis, Jr. and wife, Jennifer Scism Mathis; son, Curtis Hill and wife, Tara Hill; three grandchildren; and brother, Dale Jones. Private Family Services to be held at a later date. Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Services, LLC is serving the family. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8 By Loretta Cozart As the summer wears on, rains fall, heat waves con- tinue, and mosquitos flourish, WebMD recommends eight mosquito repellants that work. Ranked in order of their effec- tiveness, here are the top five contenders: DEET: A repellent with DEET tells mosquitos to buzz off loud and clear. You'll need one with at least 20% DEET to protect your skin for sev- eral hours at a time, although more than 50% doesn't work any better (kids should use 10%-30%). DEET is safe for almost everyone, and if used as directed, it should be OK for pregnant and nursing women and for babies more than 2 months old. But it can make your sunscreen less ef- fective. Picaridin: Whether in a spray, lotion, or wipes, picari- din is another EPA-approved ingredient that works well as a skin barrier for mosquitoes. It's a plant-based compound you'll find in products like Cut- ter Advanced and Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus. It's also safe for kids and pregnant women. IR3535: You can get this synthetic mosquito-blocking compound in Avon's Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus IR3535 Expedition. It's A-OK by the EPA and will shoo mosquitoes off skin for several hours. It's another kid- and pregnancy- safe option. Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus: OLE is EPA-approved and effective for warding off mos- quitoes. 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Lastly, take a walk through your yard making sure you have no standing water. Even a small amount of water is enough for mosquitos to breed. Gardening is a reward- ing activity that has been found to provide a host of benefits beyond ensuring readily available access to fresh fruits, vegetables and awe-inspiring blooms. The Centers for Dis- ease Control and Preven- tion says many gardening tasks qualify as light to moderate exercise, which means raking the leaves and cutting the grass can be just as beneficial as cardiovascular activities like brisk walking or jog- ging. In addition, a 2017 study published in the journal Preventive Medi- cine Reports found that gardening can help aging men and women offset age-related weight gain. And the health benefits of gardening go beyond the physical. In 2014, a systematic review of randomized controlled trials published in Com- plementary Therapies in Medicine concluded 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. Ergo- nomic tools can benefit gardeners of all ages, but they may prove especially valuable for aging men and women. How ergonomic tools differ from traditional gardening tools Ergonomic gardening tools are designed to en- sure that using them has as little effect on the body as possible. E r g o n o m i c tools align with how a person natu- rally moves his or her body, which can reduce the likelihood that garden- ers will suffer any strains or sprains while gar- dening or experience any aches and pains after a day spent tending to their land- scapes. Choosing the right tools The West Virginia Uni- versity Center for Excel- lence in Disabilities 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 gardeners' heights, fit their grip and feel com- fortable when in use. Specific benefits of ergonomic tools Ergonomic garden- ing 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 kneel- ing 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 reduce garden- ers' risk of injury. • Ergonomic tools in- crease efficiency. Wasted motions are less likely when using ergonomic tools. That can improve efficiency in the garden, allowing gardeners to get more done in the same amount of time. 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