Library’s Great Southeast Pollinator Census August 18

By Loretta Cozart

Mauney Memorial Library is sponsoring a meet-up for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census hosted at the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail at 807 S. Battleground Ave. in Kings Mountain on Friday, August 18, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.

The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a citizen science project created by the University of Georgia. This project is designed for everyone to participate and make a positive impact in pollinator conservation. To participate, arrive at Kings Mountain Gateway Trail at 9 a.m. to receive instructions.

To create a pollinator haven in your yard, follow these steps to attract them:

• Step 1: Evaluate your garden space. How much sun does it receive? Does it hold water or have good drainage?

• Step 2: Consider having your soil tested at your local Extension office. Results will help you pinpoint soil nutrition deficiencies.

• Step 3: Choose plants considering your planting site and lifestyle. If you are a traveler or busy outside of your home, choose low- er-maintenance plants. Lean towards natives.

• Step 4: To attract the most diverse types of insects, vary flower form color and size. Plant in mass. Don’t plant one milkweed plant hoping to attract Monarch butterflies. If you have the room, plant 5, 7, 9 or more of each plant variety to ensure the butterflies can easily find the plants. Remember, though, even a large pot of pollinator plants on a patio balcony can make a difference!

• Step 5: Make sure your choices include August bloomers for the census next year.

Dr. Sincox receives Silver Distinguished Citizen Medal

The Marine Corps League N.C. Foothills Detachment #1164 was honored to present Francis John ‘Doc’ Sincox with the Silver Distinguished Citizen Medal.

Dr. Sincox served his country in the Navy and with the Marines. He entered the inactive Navy Reserve in 1954, followed by active duty from 1957-1963. He re-entered the Navy Reserve around 1987 and served as a ‘weekend warrior’ and later with the Marines. He retired from the Navy in 1996 with the rank of Captain with 15 ribbons, medals, and campaign ribbons, the highest being combat action ribbons. From first joining the military to retirement, totaled 41 years, 7 years active duty, and 9 years ready reserve. He is a lifetime member of MCL Detachment #1164.

Davidson Association Health Fair Saturday, August 19

Davidson Association’s Health Fair is Saturday, August 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and includes 20+ vendors from Kintegra, Atrium Health, and Cleveland County Health

Department. The public is encouraged to participate to learn more about ways to keep themselves healthy. The event will be at Mt Zion Baptist Church Life Center at 220 N. Watterson

Street in Kings Mountain. Davidson Alumni Resource Center, Inc is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.