Ducks on the Tuck is truly a team effort and Shay Gentry used this theme in her winning Tshirt design for this year’s annual New Century Scholars fundraiser.

Gentry, a graduate of the New Century Scholars program, depicts three enthusiastic ducks with their thumbs up as they race together in a lifeboat down the Tuckaseigee River. She said the three ducks represent the partnership among Southwestern Community College, Western Carolina University and the public schools.

This year’s Ducks on the Tuck race is slated for 3 p.m. May 1.

The Macon County Public Heath in celebration of Public Health Month held a Community Appreciation Day on Tuesday at the Macon County Human Services Building.

There were displays, free health screenings and demonstrations.

The Macon County Sheriff’s Department and the its dogs were on hand to demonstrate the dogs in action.

As a part of April's celebration of Public Health Month, Dr. San Ho Choi (center) was honored by Macon County Public Health with the 2011 Public Health Hero award. Dr. Choi was recognized for his personal commitment to a healthy lifestyle, his work at free skin cancer screening clinics conducted at the Public Health Center, and his support of the "Girls on the Run" program.

Dr. Choi was recognized at Tuesday evening's meeting of the Macon County Board of Health where he received a commemorative award and certificate of appreciation.

Fire Truck Pull set for Saturday, April 30

Caterpillar Precision Seals is planning its annual “Pulling For A Cure” Fire Truck Pull on Saturday, April 30, starting at 10 a.m. in the Franklin Plaza parking lot.

The goal is to pull a 32,000-pound fire truck 20 feet in the least amount of time. The mission is to raise money for Relay For Life to help find a cure for cancer.