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Thursday, January 11-January 17, 2018 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 19 EVEN WHEN IT'S JUST AROUND THE CORNER. VISIT SAFERCAR.GOV/KIDSBUCKLEUP NEVER GIVE UP UNTIL THEY BUCKLE UP. GERALD NICKLE I like country ham with grits and eggs. sidewalk survey by jeff melton What is your favorite breakfast? GRACE BRIDGES My favorite breakfast is eggs, bacon, and grits. SHARON MITCHELL I usually just have coffee, but if I eat breakfast, I eat an omelet. HEWIE CHAMPION I like different things for breakfast. Toaster strudel, bacon and eggs and Eggos are some favorites. DANNY WILLIS My favorite breakfast is livermush and eggs, and chocolate milk to drink. Shelby VFW Post 4066 hosted a District meeting on Saturday, January 6th. The meeting started at 11:00 am and was followed by a fi sh fry. The fi sh fry was for all Post 4066 members, Veterans, Auxil- lary and Veteran supporters. Pictured are Mandy and Derek Barkley, Curt Bridges, David and Cindy Settle, and Vernice and Bob Webb, all of whom are huge supporters of the Shelby VFW. Photo by Jeff Melton Winter safety tips for your family and pets The Cleveland County Public Health Center would like to re- mind everyone during these ex- tremely cold winter days that if you are cold, your pets probably are too. Follow these win- ter safety tips to help keep you and your fami- ly, including your pets, warm and safe. Heat Your Home Safely: More home fi res are started in the winter by heating equipment than any other cause. Por- table and electric space heaters are the most dangerous. If you plan to use a wood stove, fi replace, or space heater, be extremely care- ful. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and remember these safety tips: •Use fi replace, wood stoves, or other com- bustion heaters only if they are properly vent- ed to the outside and do not leak gas into the indoor air space. •Do not burn paper in a fi replace. •Ensure adequate ventilation if you must use a kerosene heater. •Use only the type of fuel your heater is de- signed to use—don't substitute. •Do not place a space heater within 3 feet of anything that may catch on fi re, such as drapes, furniture, or bedding, and never cover your space heater. •Never place a space heater on top of furni- ture or near water. •Never leave children unattended near a space heater. •Make sure that the cord of an electric space heater is not a tripping hazard but do not run the cord under carpets or rugs. •Avoid using extension cords to plug in your space heater. •If your space heater has a damaged elec- trical cord or produces sparks, do not use it. •Store a multipurpose, dry-chemical fi re ex- tinguisher near the area to be heated. •Protect yourself from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning by installing a battery-operat- ed CO detector and never using generators, grills, camp stoves, or similar devices indoors. Cook Safely: •Never use a charcoal or gas grill indoors— the fumes are deadly. •Never use an electric generator indoors, in- side the garage, or near the air intake of your house because of the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. •Plug in appliances to the generator using individual heavy-duty, outdoor-rated cords. •Do not use the generator or appliances if they are wet because of the risk of electro- cution. •Do not store gasoline indoors where the fumes could ignite. Help Protect Your Pets: Whether pets are indoor or outdoor pets, their safety is at higher risk due to the cold, harsh conditions this winter and require extra attention. Here are some helpful tips to keep your pets safe, comfortable and warm this season: •Keep your ani- mals inside. If left outdoors, pets can freeze, become disoriented, lost, stolen, injured or killed. It is unlawful under Cleve- land County Ordinance for any owner to fail to provide his animals with proper shelter and protection from the weather. Furthermore, County Ordinance requires tethered animals to have access to appropriate shelter. •Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep off the fl oor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect. •Don't leave pets alone in a car during cold weather, as cars can act as refrigerators that hold in the cold and cause animals to freeze to death. Cleveland County Ordinance states it is unlawful for any person to leave an animal within a closed car, truck or other vehicle for a duration or at such temperatures as an ani- mal control offi cer shall, in his sole discretion, deem to be harmful or potentially harmful to the animal. •Keep your home humidifi ed and towel dry your pet as soon as he comes inside if wet. Repeatedly coming out of the cold into the dry heat of your home can cause itchy, fl aking skin. •Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter, as a longer coat will provide more warmth. If your dog is long-haired, simply trim him. If your dog is short-haired, consider get- ting him a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly. •Prevent poisonings. Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs and cats. Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehi- cle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol. •Pets burn extra energy by trying to stay warm in wintertime. Feeding your pet a little bit more during the cold weather months can provide much-needed calories, and making sure she has plenty of water to drink will help keep her well-hydrated and her skin less dry. •Bathe your pets as little as possible during cold spells. Washing too often can remove es- sential oils and increase the chance of devel- oping dry, fl aky skin. During this particularly harsh winter season, we are presented with many safety challeng- es both indoors and out. Being prepared and following these simple safety tips can help you and your pets stay safe and warm this winter season. For more information on winter safe- ty, you may visit the Centers for Disease Con- trol and Prevention's website at http://www. bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/guide.asp. For more information on how to keep your pets safe during the winter, you may visit the Amer- ican Veterinary Medical Association website at https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pag- es/Cold-weather-pet-safety.aspx. Submitted by DeShay Oliver AUTOS•TRUCKS AUTOS•TRUCKS AUTOS•TRUCKS TWO NEW TIRES, SIZE P225/55Z/R17 97W BFG. They were mounted on PT cruiser, but never mounted to the car, be- cause they are too wide to mount without scrubbing the undercar- riage. $225 for both, obo. Call Robert @ 704-487-4208. You can leave a message. 2001 FORD EXPEDITION, 4 wheel drive, new tires, new headlights. Touch screen radio with a remote. Runs good, not been wrecked, good title, call for more info. 704-472-7293. 1987 GMC, 1 TON, 12' FLAT BED, 350 V-8, automatic, power steering, good tires, $2495. Call Tom, 704-473-6384. 1999 CADILLAC DEVILLE, ex- tended version, 77,000 miles, all black, chrome wheels, excellent condition, $4800. 704-487-0550, 704-678-3954. 2003 HONDA ACCORD XL, 4 cyl., sunroof, automatic, driven daily, white, 213K miles. Cash, $4500. Text or leave message, 704-476-9242.