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Lincoln County Sports Hall of Fame Announces New Members

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 02:09 PM PDT

LINCOLN COUNTY

SPORTS HALL OF FAME

P.O. BOX 25

LINCOLNTON, NC 28093-0025

704-748-1518 PHONE

704-748-1519 FAX

 June 11, 2012

 

The Board of Directors of the Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the inductees selected for the Class of 2012.  These individuals are as follows:

 

Billy Bridges

Lavell Hall

Paul Haynes

Larry D. Sherrill

Gene Shuford

Join us on June 23, 2012, at 6:00pm at the James W. Warren Citizens Center, as we formally induct these members into the Lincoln County Sports Hall of Fame.      Tickets are available at the Lincoln County Parks & Recreation Office until June 18th.    If you would like to purchase an ad for the banquet program, you may do so through June 15th.

For more information, contact Lincoln County Parks and Recreation at 704 748-1518.


72 degrees and sunny is no way to die! Never leave your child alone in a car.

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 11:13 AM PDT

By Amy Wadsworth

Public Information Coordinator

Partnership for Children of Lincoln & Gaston Counties

publicinfo@pfclg.com

According to Angela Ross, Trauma Program Coordinator with CaroMont Health Trauma Services in Gastonia, last year there were 33 children nationwide that died in cars as a result of hyperthermia. These deaths are preventable!

Many caregivers do not realize that a child's body heats up three to five times faster than an adult's. It only takes a few short minutes before a child can become overheated. Heat stroke happens when the body cannot cool itself fast enough and the core temperature rises to dangerous levels. In a vehicle, temperatures can exceed 100 degrees in less than 10 minutes on an 80 degree day, which can be fatal. Cracking the window does nothing to reduce the temperature inside a car left in the sun.

Ross said that many of these deaths are because parents forgot their children were in the vehicle. There are many things you can do to remind yourself that your child is in the car including putting your child's picture on your rearview mirror.

"Pay close attention and always check the backseat," she said.

 

Top Tips for Preventing Hyperthermia (According to Safe Kids USA).

Remember ACT-Avoid, Create Reminders and Take Action!

Avoid heat stroke-related injury and death by never leaving your child alone in the car, even just for a moment!

Create reminders and habits that give you and your child's caregiver a safety net:

  • Set the alarm on your cellphone or computer calendar as a reminder to drop your child off at childcare.
  • When you drop off your child, make a habit of calling other caregivers so everyone knows where your child is at all times.
  • Place an item in the backseat that is needed at your next stop such as your purse or wallet.

Take action if you see a child unattended in a vehicle. Dial 911 immediately!

 

Download the Free iPhone App “Baby Reminder”

Baby Reminder, a new iPhone app, was created by a software developing company in Israel to help prevent these tragedies. It is a good tool to remind you not to leave you child alone in your car. Here is the link: http://itunes.apple.com/il/app/baby-reminder/id468332744?mt=8.

 

The Partnership for Children of Lincoln and Gaston counties is your local Smart Start agency. You can reach us at 704-922-0900 or visit us online at www.pfclg.com. Our vision is a community where young children will reach their health and educational potential.

 

Want to learn more about us?

www.pfclg.com

www.facebook.com/pfclg

www.flickr.com/pfclg

Twitter: Ready4School

 


Cement Truck Flips on South Grove Extention

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 10:48 AM PDT

 

A cement truck lays on its side after it flips on South Grove Extention just before noon on Tuesday. Photo by Seth Mabry

 

The cement truck was running south on S. Grove Ext when the tire marks showed it ran off the right side of the road, hit a mailbox and served back to the left before flipping and laying on its side.
The driver was alert when he taken to CMC-Lincoln.
A passer-by, Ray Trevino, said he was driving north on South Grove when “he came around the curve and just saw a cement truck flipping in the road.”
Several neighbors were startled when they heard the wreck.
“We all heard a big kaboom, then we ran outside to see the truck in the ditch.”
Crouse Fire Department, Lincolnton Fire Department, Lincoln EMS and North Carolina Highway Patrol responded to the call.

Firefighters cut the roof off the top of the truck to move the driver. Photo Seth Mabry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Lincoln Photography Club

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 04:27 AM PDT

Photo by Judy Broesder, Lincoln Photography Club

The Lincoln Photography Club will meet Monday, June 25 at the Lincoln Cultural Center at 7:00. The topic for the meeting is photographing fireworks. Members and visitors are welcome.


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