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Some dogs resist getting into the car, giving out shrill yelps, while cats meow plaintively, salivating and drooling even before getting into the car. Some pets happily jump into the car, but the moment the engine starts and the car begins to move, their heads hang down and they start to drool, eventually getting sick after some distance. Others look out the window, flicking their heads in different direction as things move by, and quite rapidly they begin to drool and soon get sick. Some helpful tips from HomeoPet to help make car rides more comfortable and safe for your pet, and your family, include: Seat your pet securely in the car, either with a harness, crate or barrier. Allowing your pet to roam freely in the car can be dangerous for the pet and distracting for the driver. For pets with visual cue motion sickness, putting them down on the floor of the car where they cannot see out can often be very helpful. If your pet is not accustomed to traveling in the car, take some short trips, gradually increasing his time to get him used to longer rides. Bring a favorite toy and blanket for comfort. Your pet should have a very light meal in the three hours before travel. An empty stomach is usually more prone to nausea. Some pets will respond better on a reasonably full stomach, but if it comes up, it could mean a lot of cleaning. Keep him hydrated with small amounts of water. Make frequent stops, allowing your pet time to exercise and relieve himself. Be sure your pet is wearing identification tags or has a microchip in case he does run away or gets lost. Never leave your pet in the car unattended. They can easily overheat, even when windows are left open. Always be careful with an open window—pets may jump out at the wrong time, or get stuck in them. Be sure your pet’s mandated vaccinations are up to date, and ask your vet for a health certificate to bring along. Pack any medications your pet might be taking, or might need in an emergency. Researching local veterinarians and emergency clinics in the area you intend to visit can save you valuable time in an emergency. Paula Godfrey works for Homeopet out of Westhampton Beach, N.Y. | ||
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Several awards presented to local residents
Harrison received the 2008 Distinguished Civitan Award. The accolade is given for sincere and dedicated service to the club and community. It is determined annually in an election by ballot by members of the club. President Chris Hughes noted that Harrison was active with all major club activities in service and fund raising. As a volunteer with Project Santa Claus every year since joining Civitan in November 2000, Harrison has served six years on the list team including one year as captain. She also has served on the People With Disabilities Team four years as well as assisting with the selection and sorting of clothing and toys for children of families in need. Harrison was elected to the Board of Directors for 2004-05 and has actively served on 14 teams or committees, totaling 40 assignments in less than eight years as a member. She has contributed many hours to projects including the Special Olympics Western Dance, Special Olympics Summer Outing, Rolling In The Valley Bicycle Ride and numerous fund raising suppers. Other active team roles have included Needy Families, Community Citizen Award, scrapbook and audit. Harrison, and her husband, Joseph, reside on Regan Road. She is a former teacher and teacher assistant with nearly 20 years service at Silver Valley Elementary School. She was a teacher assistant from 1980-85 before graduating from UNC-Greensboro. She then taught first grade for 14 years, retiring in 2003. Harrison is a member of New Jerusalem United Church of Christ. The president recognized eleven past recipients of the Distinguished Civitan Award that were in attendance. They had received a total of eighteen awards from 1969 to 2007. Kelton and Denise Adams were selected by a special committee as the recipients of the Distinguished Community Citizen Award. The honor is presented yearly for sincere and dedicated service to the community. For ten years, the couple has allowed the club to maintain a rest stop at their home during the annual spring bicycle ride. They have a particular interest in the special needs population as a son, Christopher, is a student at Community Living Services and participates in Special Olympics. Kelton Adams is a carpenter and brick mason. Denise Adams has been employed at Lanier’s Grocery in Denton for 22 years. They attend Fairview United Methodist Church. Fifteen past recipients of the Community Citizen Award were special guests as part of the year-long celebration of the club’s Golden Anniversary. More than forty people have earned the honor dating back to at least 1961. Austin Marshburn was recognized as the recipient of the Civitan Distinguished School Citizen Award at Silver Valley Elementary School. He is the 54th student to receive the honor in the 50 year history of the award. Marshburn will attend South Davidson Middle School this fall. His mother, Paula Adams, accompanied him to the banquet. The school citizenship award is presented each year on an alternating basis as a memorial to four outstanding past members of the Silver Valley Civitan Club. This year’s award was given for the eighth time in memory of Woodrow Ridge, a charter member and first treasurer. Thirteen past recipients of the honor, representing each of the five decades of the award, were special guests. Matthew Gallimore and David Russell, along with their families, attended and were recognized for earning the Civitan-Troy Jarrell Memorial Scholarships at South Davidson High School. Gallimore will attend East Carolina University and Russell will study at Western Carolina University. All the award and scholarship recipients received a Golden Anniversary lapel pin. President Hughes also presented a pin to Kristi Fraley, who was installed as the club’s newest member by the Governor-Elect. Other pins were presented to Shawn Fraley, Secretary Joyce Hughes, Clyde Jarrell, Debbie and John Hughes, Harold Parrish, Andrew Coppley, the Governor-Elect and his wife, Judy. Over 100 people attended the 50th Year event held at the Woodmen of the World Lodge #976 in Denton. Among the guests were SV Civitan Charter President from 1959, Boyd Smith and his wife, Cathleen. Founded in 1917 in Birmingham, Ala., Civitan International is one of the world’s leading volunteer service organizations. Civitan has more than 45,000 men, women and teenagers in 25 nations working together in local clubs to help others with an emphasis on aid to people with developmental disabilities. The Silver Valley Civitan Club was chartered nearly 50 years ago on April 25, 1959 and currently has 44 members. | ||
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TPD invites residents to 'Night Out'
Police Chief Ronald Bratton and many officers will be on hand. So will representatives from the Thomasville Fire Department, the Department of Social Services, Communities In Schools and other agencies. The police K-9 unit will be showing off its dogs and another Thomasville policeman, Lt. Jerry Jolly, will be performing with his band. Wal-Mart will be giving away four bicycles in a drawing. Dolly Hulin of the Fire Department will be giving away bicycle helmets to the children. Lowe’s Foods will be giving away hot dogs and drinks to everyone and Dominos will be giving away pizza. Other features include bounce houses for the children, courtesy of Thomasville Medical Center, and an antique cat show with J.C. Hodges. The fun begins at 6 p.m. and lasts until 8:30 p.m. | ||
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Silver Valley Civitans recognize past award winners
To fulfill that mission of building good citizens, the Silver Valley Civitan Club for nearly fifty years has supported numerous community youth projects including local schools, athletics, scouting, Junior Civitan, college scholarships and leadership conferences. The club also promotes good citizenship by recognizing those who display the qualities of good school and community stewardship. This is done through the Distinguished School and Community Citizen Awards. Boyd Smith, a first year teacher at Silver Valley Elementary School and Charter President of the club, presented the first School Citizen Award to Max Lambeth on May 27, 1959. It was the first service project of the club that had been chartered on month earlier on April 25. Thirteen recipients of the honor, representing each of the five decades of the award, were special guests at a 50th Year celebration of the club on July 28. Smith and his wife, Cathleen, were also honored guests. Fifty-four students have received the honor in 50 presentation ceremonies. Initially, the honor was presented to graduating eighth graders as they prepared to move to high school. As grades were shifted to junior high school and now middle school, two awards were presented in 1970, 1977 and 1989. Twin brothers, Bradley and Jason Hulin shared the accolade in 2003. Graduating fifth-grader, Austin Marshburn, was recognized as the 2008 recipient. Teresa Snider earned the School Citizen Award in 1962 and noted that it had a strong impact on her life. She stated, “I have more self esteem as an adult and I feel it started when I received the award. To me this was the highest honor I ever received in school.” She is the mother of three sons and eight grandchildren. Snider is an office assistant at Tabernacle Elementary School in Randolph County. Attending the banquet were Lambeth, Snider, Todd Hughes (1976) of Clemmons, Ann Delk McColl (1978), Amelia Parrish (1981) and Michael Stanley (1983). Also present were Tonya Jarrett (1989), Jason Cross (1991) of Durham, Keisha Westmoreland (1993) of Archdale, the Hulin brothers, Megan Lambeth (2007) and Marshburn. Angie Summey Owens wrote, “I can still remember sitting in the gym at Silver Valley Elementary School and hearing my name called out as the winner of the Civitan Citizenship Award. I was so happy and surprised.” She accepted the honor in 1977. Owens is a media assistant at South Davidson High School. Her mother, Brenda Floyd Summey, received the community award in 1980. A family trip prevented them from attending the meeting. A perpetual plaque was created at the beginning to display the names of twenty student recipients. A new plaque to hold fifty names replaced the original in 1978 and was dedicated to four deceased members. An additional plaque was added in 2005 and the two are posted at the entrance hallway to the school. For the past 32 years, the school citizenship award has been presented each year on an alternating basis as a memorial to those outstanding past members. Three were past presidents, J. W. Bill Sowers (1964-65), Odell Lambeth (1965-66) and Russell Maner (1971-72). The 2008 award was given for the eighth time in memory of Woodrow Ridge, a charter member and first treasurer. For the last two decades or so, a faculty committee has selected the award winner. Previously the club selected the recipient from nominations made by the school. Fifteen past recipients of the Distinguished Community Citizen Award were special guests as part of the year-long celebration of the club’s Golden Anniversary. Attending were Boyd Delk (1974), Patsy Grooms (1978), Carol Sigmon (1979), Debbie M. Hughes (1986), Rondal Cross (1991), Karen A. Coppley (1995) and Sylvia Gallimore (1996). Also present were Andy & Ann Prevette (2001), Darrell & Cheryl Lambeth (2002), Kenneth Beck (2003), Margie Weavil (2004), Sue Nance (2006) and Dianne P. Carrick (2007). Four of the five decades of the award were represented at the event. Kelton and Denise Adams were selected for the 2008 award and were surprised with the award at the July 28 meeting. Darrell Lambeth gave thanks for the awards as well as for SV Civitan Project Santa Claus. He spoke at the meeting about the club delivering a fruit bag at Christmas to his family home when he was young and his father had passed. He stated, “I knew then that someone cared about me and my family.” Lambeth and his wife, Cheryl, received the community award five years prior to their daughter, Megan, earning the school award. The late Everett E. Hughes is the first known recipient. He was described as a veteran farmer receiving the award in 1961 in recognition of volunteer work for the school, church and community. The Rev. E. Jack Lanier, then Pastor of Community Baptist Church, received the honor in 1963. The late Russell Maner was Citizen of the Year in 1966. He was president of the Silver Valley School PTA, Fire Chief, a member of the Community Development Committee and active in church and scouting. Employed as a printer, Maner was also a farmer. His daughter, Debbie M. Hughes, earned the award 20 years later. The late Ben May Jr. is the only person known to receive the honor twice, 1969 and 1988. The award was presented each time for his activities as a volunteer fireman. Boyd Delk garnered the award in 1974 and is the only recipient of the seven known winners prior to 1977 to be living. His daughter, Ann, received the student honor in 1978. At least 45 people have received the honor with only four of the recipients prior to 1974 being known. The award has been presented jointly on seven occasions, including four couples in the past eight years. The couples of Dallas Hicks (1982) and the late Sylvia Hicks (1992) along with Karen A. Coppley (1995) and Michael Coppley (1998) earned the awards individually. The father and son team of Rondal and Jason Cross earned the Community and School awards in the same year, 1991. All recipients are connected to the community by residence, business, school or community activity. Civitan members are not eligible although several family members have earned the award. Marie Trotter received the honor in 1990 and later joined the club in 2000. A club committee selects recipients yearly for sincere and dedicated service to the community. Many winners have served as volunteers with the schools, the fire department, youth athletics, scouting, church, Civitan and other organizations as well as providing assistance to families or individuals. Nominations may be made to any SV Civitan member. Presentations are made each July. The Silver Valley Civitan Club was chartered nearly a half century ago. Its 43 members are looking forward to another 50 years of building good citizenship in the community. President Chris Hughes presided at the recent meeting. |
