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“Hoot” & the Forest City Owls Getting Ready For The Best Season Ever!

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April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. It is not only your responsibility; it is the law that every citizen report suspected child abuse and neglect. Child abuse rarely stops without intervention. Read about how you can help stop the cycle of abuse and neglect.

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“Hoot” and the Forest City Owls are ready for the biggest season ever! This season promises to be the best season yet with fireworks, family night themes, a salute to the troops, and more home hosted games than previous seasons.

Check out this season’s schedule and don’t miss a minute of the fun.

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Each year in the United States, accidental falls result in 1.8 million emergency room visits and more than 16,000 deaths. At St. Luke’s Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, rehab therapists are helping patients that have a greater risk of falling build confidence and strength through personal training. See how this training is helping others live a more active lifestyle without the fear of falling.

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Laura Allen, BA, NCTMB is an author, international teacher, a Massage Therapy Hall of Fame inductee and honored as the Massage Therapist of the Year at the American Massage Conference.

Laura Allen works closely with her staff members to ensure patients get the best care possible. Read more about Laura and her trained, professional staff!

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pring time, baseball and hot dogs; it just doesn’t get any better than that! Rutherford Everyday is very excited to be working with the Forest City Owls for this edition. Although, now I am a mature woman behind a desk, I remember how important athletic programs were when I participated on the swim team, church softball leagues, tennis team, and other sports. Athletic programs allow everyone of all ages the opportunity to develop deeper family ties, better physical health, mentorship opportunities, more community involvement, and a sense of pride and discipline. Support YOUR team by attending games, donating time and/or money, sponsorships, and letting the team know how much you appreciate their dedication and hard work.

Innovated healthcare programs have been instrumental in permitting individuals greater longevity of life, thus the opportunity to live, work, and play well into the “golden years.” This “gift” sometimes comes with pains, aches, brittle bones, and fears of not being able to continue an active lifestyle. Our medical experts have provided valuable information and services, administered by professional men and women, to enhance total body health and strengthening. Total body care now contributes to total body wellness later.

April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. There should be nothing more important to a community than the safety and well-being of its citizens, especially its children. Rutherford Everyday continues to convey the message of professionals in the community such as police, fire department, administrators and physicians that give heart and soul to help provide a safe environment for residents in Rutherford County.

Please read these informative articles and help the caring servants of the community to keep our families and children safe!

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Community Safety Rear-Facing Until 2 Years of Age…6 Policing Your Community…8 PATH-Shelter…9

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Pick up your free copy of Rutherford Everyday in high traffic areas such as; medical facilities, the Chamber of Commerce, Realtors, advertisers, hair & nail salons, spas, restaurants, boutiques and many other locations throughout the area. Rutherford Everyday distribution includes the following areas in Rutherford county: Bat Cave, Bostic, Caroleen, Chimney Rock, Cliffside, Columbus, Ellenboro, Forest City, Harris, Henrietta, Lake Lure, Lynn , Mill Spring, Spindale, Tryon, Rutherfordton and Union Mills.

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April Calendar of Events April 4th 6PM

April 17th PM

Understanding Business Financials (Cash Flow and Break Even) - Arlene Childers Isothermal Community College

The Music Mafia

April 5th 7PM

April 18th 7PM

Performing Arts Follies

Carolina Gospel Association: Mark Trammell Quartet

Senior Center Open to the public: singing, dancing, comedy

April 6th 7PM

R-S Central High School With special guests The Royal Quartet

Bechtler Gold: Casino Night

April 27th 8:30 AM

Food, drinks, games, prizes Sponsored

by Rutherford Town Revitalization

Shutterbugs Nature Photography Workshop

April 9th 10AM Storytime Spindale Library Fun stories, themed snacks and crafts, special visitors and trips throughout the year. FREE!

April 9th 8PM

Chimney Rock State Park Capture spring wildflowers, 75-mile views and a 404-foot waterfall with your camera at Chimney Rock!

April 27th 9AM Lake Lure Spring Fling Festival & 5K Toga Run Lake Lure Meadows

Lake Lure Shag Club

Lake Lure Classical Academy

The Old Riverside Pavilion Restaurant and Dance Hall and Heavenly Hoggs Bar & Grill

April 27th 12:00 PM

Free lessons before dance at 7pm

Foothills Wine Festival

April 11th 6PM

Join Foothills Conservancy for their annual wine festival.

Bingo at the VFW Refreshments and food available; top prize for last game is $500

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Community Safety

Rear-facing until 2 years of age......

By Charlene Proctor

guidelines to recommend keeping children rear-facing until 2 years-old, or until they reach the maximum height or weight of the child restraint. 2

When I became a mother, I wanted to do everything I could to keep my child safe. The only thing I knew about a car seat is that I needed one! One of the tougher car seat choices parents have to make these days, concerns just how long a child needs to stay rear-facing. What is the law? Why is it important? What kind of seat do I need?

An infant’s head, neck and spine are not fully developed.

Their head is very large and heavy compared to the rest of their body. An adult head is roughly 6% of their body weight vs. a 9 month old whose head is roughly 25% of their body weight. The neck and vertebrae cartilage turn into bone during the first few years of life and finally harden during puberty. For this reason, it is difficult for a child forwardfacing in a child restraint to handle the massive forces of a car crash where their shoulders and body are protected by the harness, but their neck and head are violently thrown forward-putting force on the underdeveloped head, neck and spine. Research shows rear-facing a child to be 500% safer up to 2 years of age. A rear-facing child restraint is designed to absorb some crash forces and spread remaining crash forces over a larger area of the body. The head and neck are protected by the back of the rear-facing child restraint because they are pressed back into the child restraint reducing the risk of a cervical spine injury.3

Parents and caregivers in Sweden have been keeping children rear-facing up to 4, 5, and 6 years of age since the 1960’s. Oddly enough, it is not a law, but they see the importance and choose to keep their children traveling safely rear-facing as long as possible. Sweden has seen that it is virtually impossible for a child traveling in a rear-facing child restraint to die or become seriously injured in a car crash. From 1999-2006, only 4 rear-facing children under In North Carolina, the child passenger safety seat law does age 4 were killed in crashes, and their deaths were due to not state “how long” a child should stay rear-facing. Legally, circumstances unrelated to the direction the car seat was a parent is to follow the car seat manufacturer’s instructions. facing (fire, drowning, excessive intrusion).

However, the American Academy of Pediatrics, National Highway Traffic Safety Association and Safe Kids USA, rec- As a Child Passenger Safety Technician-Instructor, the chalommend that children should travel in a rear-facing child lenge is getting parents and caregivers in the U.S. to unrestraint until they are AT LEAST 1 year-old and 20 pounds. derstand the importance of keeping children rear-facing In 2011, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated their as long as possible. First, parents question the issue of the According to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute, 21% of U.S. infants less than age 1 or 20 pounds are incorrectly seated in forward-facing seats. In addition, children up to age 2 placed in forward-facing car seats are 1.8 times more likely to be seriously injured than children up to age 2 in rear-facing car seats. 1

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child’s legs touching the back of the vehicle seat. The fact is, children are more comfortable sitting with their legs bent. To have their legs touch the back of a vehicle seat or to hang over the side of the child restraint, really does not matter to a child who has never sat in a forward-facing seat or does not know better.

Secondly, children are more comfortable traveling reclined-especially when tired or sleeping. The rear-facing child restraint offers this comfortable feature.

Next, some parents are concerned about not being able to see or tend to their child while driving. It is safer for the driver to keep their eyes on the road. There is always the option of a parent or caregiver riding in the back seat with the child, if they are not driving or are on a long trip.

Finally, choosing a seat that will go rear-facing for a child until 2 years of age, can be confusing. There are many child restraints sold in the U.S. today that allow for rearfacing to a higher weight limit. Rear-facing-only infant seats have a carry handle and a base. Their weight limits vary from 22-40 pounds. Convertible child restraints are larger, extended-use seats that can be used rear-facing AND forward-facing. They can be used rear-facing up to 40 or 45 pounds.

arises about whether to turn your child forward-facing or to keep them rear-facing, remember that doctors can fix legs and arms, but not head and neck!

1.

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute

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American Academy of Pediatrics

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Carseat.org

Community Safety

.....REALLY?

Charlene Proctor is a National Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician-Instructor for the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal. She serves on the North Carolina Child Passenger Safety Training Committee. She has been involved in child passenger safety since 2003 and an executive board member for Safe Kids Rutherford County since 2001.

She currently is a Physician Liaison for Rutherford Regional Health System and has been employed there since 1999.

For additional car seat information, please visit one of the following websites: www.buckleupnc.org, www.nhtsa.gov, or www.safekidsrcnc.org.

It is also important to note that the top of a child’s head should not be less than 1” from the top of the child restraint. In addition, when a child is ready to travel forward-facing, they need to remain in a harness until they reach the upper weight of the harness, which is typically 40 pounds. However, there are some seats available with higher weight limits for the harness than may be used up to 85 pounds. I encourage you to shop around.

The bottom line here is to make sure your child is safely traveling in any vehicle. No one expects to be in a car crash, but offer your precious child the best protection-just in case. When the question

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Community Safety

Policing Your Community

By Chip McIntosh Spindale Police Chief

Community involvement is one of the greatest assets any police department can have. As a life-long believer in responsible citizenship, I truly believe that an active participation in community awareness and guardianship can create a safe and secure neighborhood. My focus here will be to discuss several simple tenets that may assist you in protecting your property and your neighborhood.

First, know your neighborhood. Whether you have been there all your life or are new to a community, make a concerted effort to know and be involved with the people around you. Locks and alarms are good but nothing will take the place of a watchful neighbor who has a vested interest in seeing your property kept secure. Just as they count on you to watch out for them, they will watch out for you.

Any crime or suspicious activity should be reported in a timely manner to the appropriate dispatch center. Here in Rutherford County this is done through the 911 system. Some believe that suspicious activity or other non emergency calls should not be reported to 911. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Timely reporting to 911 ensures that the proper agency or individual receives the information when it is most relevant to the situation.

Identification of property items can make the difference in a successful prosecution and recovery. Residents should make every effort to record serial numbers, place owner applied numbers/engravings, or photograph items that are frequent targets of thieves. Firearms, jewelry, electronics and medications are among these frequent targets. These items are easily disposed of, generally of significant value and easy to carry away from a residence. Records of these items should be kept in a secure but separate area.

Any item of personal property should be secured in a safe location. Often theft is a crime of opportunity. Should items be left in an accessible area, they are subject to being taken.

Secure lawn equipment, trailers, chain saws, bicycles, etc. inside buildings or basements. Keep vehicle doors and glove compartments locked. Items stored inside vehicles should be kept concealed or in the trunk. It is never a good idea to continually store a firearm or other weapon in a vehicle.

Items of value inside a residence should be secured in locked areas or safes. Firearms should never be left in an area accessible to children or thieves. Cash or other securities should be kept in safe deposit boxes or accounts at a bank. Be sure to record the numbers of credit and debit cards so they may be cancelled and monitored should a theft occur. Finally, lock your doors and windows when absent from your home and maintain motion sensitive lighting around your residence.

Discussing these tips with your neighbors and family can build relationships and encourage active participation within our communities.

Together we can all have a hand in creating a safer environment for our families and those around us. In matters of policing our communities, we are truly our brother’s keeper.

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Community Safety

PATH-Shelter

By Kelly Hudson

April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month.

Each April, Family Resources of Rutherford County and the Department of Social Services work together to provide education to the community regarding child abuse and neglect. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected please contact Social Services at 287-6165. If you would like more information on child abuse and/or how you can help please contact Social Services or Family Resources at 2471440.

harm. By reporting, you are helping the family get the services and help they need.

What is Child Abuse and Neglect?

Because child abuse rarely stops without intervention and help, it is the law that every citizen report suspected abuse and neglect. You can help stop the cycle of abuse by notifying your county Department of Social Services- Child Protective Services unit when you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected.

Child abuse can be defined as a non-accidental (or substantial risk of) injury or pattern of injuries to a child inflicted or allowed to be inflicted by a parent, guardian, caretaker, or custodian. Child abuse includes:

Physical Abuse

Failure to report suspected cases of child abuse lead to continuing abuse. Abused children carry the trauma associated with the abuse throughout their lives unless treatment, assistance, and support are provided. Failure to report a suspected case of child abuse or neglect can be punished as a misdemeanor.

Examples of physical abuse include, but are not limited to: beating, harmful restraint, use of a weapon or instrument, or actions that result in or could result in serious injury.

If a report is not accepted for investigation and you still have concerns, you may request a review of the agency’s decision by contacting the agency. If the decision is made by the Department of Social Services not to file a petition and you do not agree, you can request a review by the District Attorney.

Sexual Abuse

(Prevent Child Abuse NC)

Sexual abuse is any sexual behavior imposed on a juvenile.

This involves a range of activities, including fondling the genital area, masturbation, oral sex, or vaginal or anal penetration by a finger, penis, or other object. It also includes exhibitionism, child pornography, and use of suggestive behaviors or comments.

Emotional Abuse Emotional abuse is expressing attitudes or behaviors toward a child that create serious emotional or psychological damage as evidenced by the juvenile’s severe anxiety, depression, withdrawal, or aggressive behavior towards self or others.

Neglect Child neglect is defined as any serious disregard for a juveniles’ supervision, care, or discipline.

Who Should Report Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Any person or institution that has cause to suspect that a child is being abused or neglected is required by law to report it. If you make a report in good faith, you will receive immunity from possible, civil or criminal liability that may result from your report.

Why You Should Report Child Abuse Reporting suspected child abuse is the first important step in stopping the abuse and protecting the child from future RUTHERFORDEVERYDAY.COM •

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Education

RCS Kindergarten…

Beginning with the end in mind!

In his bestselling book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Dr. Stephen R. Covey asserts that to be successful, we must “begin with the end in mind.” No assertion could be more applicable as we consider the futures of students beginning kindergarten this fall. A rich kindergarten experience is a critical step toward high school graduation and career success.

For many of us, first grade was our first official year of school.

Kindergarten began in NC in 1973 when the NC General Assembly funded a kindergarten pilot program. Over the years, additional programs were added until kindergarten was made available to all children across the state beginning with the 1977-78 school year.

Derived from German, the word “kindergarten” literally means “children’s garden.” Developed during the 1830s by German educator Friedrich Fröbel, kindergarten originally emphasized play and interaction. Since its inception, however, kindergarten has evolved to provide a strong foundation for future learning. Numerous studies indicate that early learning experiences have a strong positive impact on the development of cognitive skills and the likelihood of school and life success.

A July 27, 2010 article in The New York Times cited a study indicating that students who did well in kindergarten were more likely to attend college. The study reported that those students were likely to earn more money during their lifetimes and save more for retirement. Now that’s beginning with the end in mind, isn’t it? The article also reported “good early education can impart skills that last a lifetime—patience, discipline, manners, perseverance.”

In North Carolina, children turning 5 years of age on or before August 31 are eligible to attend kindergarten. On February 1, Rutherford County Schools began kindergarten registration at all elementary schools during regular school hours. When registering their child, parents should bring the child’s birth certificate, social security number, and immunization records. Parents are encouraged to schedule appointments for kindergarten health assessments now since it can be difficult to get appointments closer to the beginning of school.

Kindergarten orientation for all Rutherford County Schools (RCS) elementary schools is scheduled for Tuesday, April 30 from 4:00-6:00 pm. Children will have an opportunity to meet teachers, tour the school, and participate in a variety of fun activities. Parents may be asked to schedule an appointment for an early childhood screening. Information may be provided about summer kindergarten camp opportunities that are offered by some RCS elementary schools. Kindergarten camps provide children with 3-5 days of activities designed to better acquaint them with the school, the teachers, and their peers.

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The time between now and when school begins next fall provides a great opportunity for activities that will prepare children for the challenges of school. Although kindergarten will offer many opportunities for play and self expression, a part of beginning school is adapting to some structure and routine.

Parents should praise children for listening to and following directions. Establishing routines and assigning tasks are great ways to enhance school readiness. Also, working on some basic skills will help children understand teacher expectations and foster a smooth transition to school. Suggested activities include: •

Writing first and last name

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Recognizing and writing the numbers 0 to 10 (or higher)

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Counting orally and practice counting objects (to 10 or higher)

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Naming and correctly writing the letters of the alphabet

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Recognizing colors

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Naming, drawing, and recognizing basic geometric shapes (circle, triangle, square, rectangle)

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Recalling phone number and address

Simply reading to children is a research-based way to enhance initial reading skills and boost IQ. A January article in Perspectives on Psychological Science entitled “How to Make a Young Child Smarter: Evidence from the Database of Raising Intelligence” looked at eight different studies which led researchers to conclude that “reading to a child in an interactive style raises his or her IQ by over 6 points.” Children benefit greatly when parents make reading fun and interactive by imitating characters, modeling good reading strategies, and asking questions.

Often, the transition to kindergarten is more challenging for parents than children. While many parents feel sad that children are growing up and spending days away from home, kindergarten is an opportunity for children to learn and mature. Kindergarten provides students with the opportunity to begin acquiring the 21st century skills that are the foundation of Rutherford County Schools’ vision: “All students will be successful in a global community.”

For additional information about RCS kindergarten, contact the Rutherford County Schools Elementary Education Department at 828-288-2331.

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Financial Cents

Financial Cents

By Dan J. Thomas E.A.

As the annual ritual of income, deductions, and exemptions reconciliation, better known as “Tax Season” moves deep into the calendar my thoughts continue to evolve. I consider it fun to overview each year and compare the changes. Some taxpayers have received their refund check, others may still be awaiting their money, while late season tax “Payers” still have yet to file.

As each season matures, I always have several realizations.

This year the IRS and state department of revenues have a totally different view of tax filers. Fraudulent returns and correct filing have come to the forefront. There is a push to prevent refunds from being issued that never should have been. Dependents issues are the major problem, but nonfilers of prior years are finding their refunds being stopped.

Taxpayers will need to become compliant in all of their filings. More clients are forced to “come clean” and file all of their required tax forms. Taxpayers may need to seek professional help to correctly file the returns.

Documents for prior years can be acquired through the IRS to know that all of their W-2’s, unemployment, interest, and other income are properly reported. These documents are easily available by request. Taxpayers or their authorized representatives may have them faxed within days. IRS Enrolled Agents, CPA’s and Attorneys are licensed to represent taxpayers before the IRS. Completing the IRS Power of Attorney Form 2848 will allow taxpayer to transfer the work of contacting and working with the IRS to a professional.

Most problems I have seen occur when all of the income has not been reported on prior year tax returns. The form 1099C is issued when cancellation of debt has occurred. Most taxpayers do not realize that it is taxable income when debt is forgiven. Those slick television ads just don’t let you know exactly what is happening to you tax wise.

One week this year had me dealing with Identity Theft for several taxpayers. I cannot stress to everyone the need to protect your information. The old adage “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” has never rung more true. Taxpayers that have had their information compromised will need to complete the Form 14039 and send it to the IRS as well as contacting credit reporting agencies. Taxpayers will have a new number known as an IP PIN, or Identity Protection number that will be assigned annually for their next three years of tax filings to insure their lawful identity.

Dan J. Thomas is an IRS Enrolled Agent, licensed by the IRS to represent taxpayers. He owns and operates Jackson Hewitt Tax Service in Forest City and is vice president of the greater Spartanburg area Jackson Hewitt franchise. Dan is also a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and teaches both the IRS approved tax education and QuickBooks training at Isothermal Community College.

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Losing Control?

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Offering a variety of business services including But not limited to: IRS representation, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Business formation, Retirement Planning, Elder Health Care Issues, Life, Health and Long Term Care Insurance, Non-profit Management.

Dan J Thomas is an IRS Enrolled Agent involved in tax preparation and tax related issues for over 14 years, Thomas is a Certified QuickBooks Pro-Advisor, and serves the community as an Instructor at ICC and as Vice President of the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. Bringing your Business to Thomas is the best decision.

Dan J Thomas Business Services PO Box 1573 Forest City, NC 28043 Phone: 828-247-0171 DanJThomas.com

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TUESDAY

MONDAY

MAY / JUNE 3

11 THOMASVILLE

16

17

23

19

GASTONIA 24

20

MARTINSVILLE

2013 CPL All-Star Fan Fest

9

16 @ Asheboro

PENINSULA 21

28 GASTONIA 4

5

6

ASHEBORO 12

11 Petitt Cup Playoffs Round 2 - game 1

Petitt Cup Playoffs Round 2 - game 2

13 Petitt Cup Playoffs Round 2 - game 3 (if necessary)

14

COLUMBIA 26

27 COLUMBIA 3

2

1

7 Petitt Cup Playoffs Round 1 - game 1

20

@ Gastonia (Midnight Game) @ Asheboro

THOMASVILLE

FLORENCE

19

25

31

13 @ Petersburg

@ Thomasville

MARTINSVILLE

30 @ Florence

KERNERSVILLE

GASTONIA

GASTONIA 24

6

12

18

17

@ Thomasville

FAYETTEVILLE 29

ASHEBORO

@ Columbia

@ Gastonia

@ Martinsville 23

22 @ Gastonia

29

5

11

10

CATAWBA VALLEY

@ Columbia 15

4

3 MARTINSVILLE

8

14 @ Wilson

2

2013 CPL All-Star Game

28 @ Gastonia

TENNESSEE

@ Martinsville

7

22 @ Gastonia

JULY / AUGUST

1 ASHEBORO

WILMINGTON

MARTINSVILLE

GASTONIA

End of 1st Half - June 30 30

15

21

27

26 @ Gastonia (12 p.m.)

14 @ Columbia

ASHEBORO 25

CATAWBA VALLEY

8 @ Asheboro

EDENTON

COLUMBIA

18

@ Martinsville

7

13

12

1 @ Columbia

FLORENCE

@ Martinsville

@ Thomasville

SATURDAY 31

6

5 GASTONIA

10 @ Asheboro

FRIDAY 30

@ Fayetteville

4 @ Florence

COLUMBIA 9

THURSDAY

29 @ Morehead City

THOMASVILLE

2

@ Thomasville

WEDNESDAY 28

SpotLight

SUNDAY

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THOMASVILLE 9

10

Petitt Cup Playoffs Round 1 - game 2

Petitt Cup Playoffs Round 1 - game 3 (if necessary)

15 Petitt Cup Playoffs Championship Round - game 1

16 Petitt Cup Playoffs Championship Round - game 2

17 Petitt Cup Playoffs Championship Round - game 3 (if necessary)

2013 FOREST CITY OWLS SCHEDULE CPL Teams Legend West Division A - Asheboro Copperheads C - Columbia Blowfish FL - Florence RedWolves FC - Forest City Owls G - Gastonia Grizzlies M - Martinsville Mustangs T - Thomasville HiToms

East Division E - Edenton Steamers FA - Fayetteville SwampDogs MH - Morehead City Marlins PN - Peninsula Pilots PT - Petersburg Generals WM - Wilmington Sharks WS - Wilson Tobs

Exhibition Teams Legend

Important Dates

USA - Team USA USM - U.S. Military All-Stars USC - USC Alumni CV - Catawba Valley Stars FQ - Fuquay-Varina Twins K - Kernersville Bulldogs TN - Tennessee Big Train

Regular Season: May 28 - August 5 All-Star Event: July 7-8 Petitt Cup Playoffs: August 7-17

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SpotLight

Forest City Owls

By Jeremy Boler

The Forest City Owls are looking forward to the best year yet! Now heading into their 6th season, the Owls will kick off the season with their home opener at McNair Field on Tuesday, May 28th against the Thomasville Hi Toms. The Owls will host 32 home games in 2013, marking the most regular season home games every played and with plenty of great promotions you won’t want to miss a single game!

This season the Owls are introducing Fifth Third Bank Dollar Mondays. The six Mondays the Owls are at home fans can enjoy $1 Nathans hotdogs, French fires and popcorn! On Tuesdays fans can again enjoy $2 tickets and soda on J’s Salvage $2 Tuesdays. In 2012, $5 Wednesdays exploded with the famous $5 box. Hungry Owls fans can again look forward to that same great $5 box deal! Fans always look forward to Thirsty Thursdays! Owls fans can once again enjoy $1 draft beers on Thirst Thursdays.

The Owls will host plenty of family fun theme nights with Owls players breaking out the pink Jerseys for Breast Cancer Awareness Night on Saturday, June 15th. Then on Fri-

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day, July 12th will be the first ever Salute to Troops Night with the Owls wearing camouflage jerseys.

For the first time in Owls history the team will host the Independence Day celebration on July 4th at McNair Field vs. the Martinsville Mustangs. The Owls will also host two more fireworks shows on Friday, May 31st and Saturday, August 3rd.

Then to finish off the season the Owls will have the 2nd Great Community Give Back Game. For this game EVERYONE IS FREE!! But if you get there early the first 1,000 fans in the gate will receive a FREE hotdog, chips and soda! Fans won’t want to miss a free game with free food!

“This is a great schedule for our fans; with ten weekend games and lots of nights for our favorite week day promotions. For the first time we will be hosting 32 home games this season! That’s the most we have ever hosted for during the regular season. This year will be one to remember! I cannot wait for this year to start!” says General Manager Jeremy Boler.

Owls Opening Night is set for May 28th versus the Thomasville Hi-Toms. A limited number of season tickets are still available for the 2013 season. Season tickets begin at less than $5 a game. For more information about any of the Owls ticket plans, please call the Owls front office at (828)245-0000 to speak to a friendly ticket sales representative. Or please visit us at www.forestcitybaseball.com

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Get Outside and Get Active!

St. Luke’s Rehab Is Here to Help!

By Jennifer Wilson

Brian Rosenberg, MD Orthopedic Surgeon

The warmer temperatures and blooming daffodils bring one thing to mind – getting outside and doing our favorite activities. Whether it’s golf or tennis, horseback riding or gardening, it’s sure to be more enjoyable in warmer weather. Unfortunately, along with our favorite activities often come unwelcome aches and pains.

“Muscle aches and pains are common and easily treatable,” said Scott McDermott, Rehab Director and Occupational Therapist at St. Luke’s Outpatient Rehab Center. “Aches and pains often occur as a result of injuries or trauma associated with sprains and strains. We can also help you get back on your feet after surgery or an injury such as a fall.”

Falls and fall-related injuries seriously affect older adults’ quality of life. Falls cause painful debilitating injuries for older adults. With the Biodex Balance System SD, St. Luke’s Rehab therapists can identify and modify the factors that lead to falls among older adults.

Certain people are at high risk for accidental falls and should be regularly screened to help reduce the high number of fallrelated injuries and deaths in the United States, a new guideline says.

Each year in the United States, accidental falls result in 1.8 million emergency room visits and more than 16,000 deaths.

Therapists with St. Luke’s Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation want to identify and help you modify the factors that lead to falls using our Biodex Balance System.

The new guideline, issued by the American Academy of Neurology, takes into account all available scientific studies and concluded that people with stroke, dementia, and walking and balance disorders have the greatest risk of falling. Having fallen in the past year strongly predicts that a person will

suffer another fall, and people with Parkinson’s disease, peripheral neuropathy, weakness in the legs or feet, and substantial vision loss are also at increased risk for falls.

Based on the local demographics and perceived needs of the community, St. Luke’s Outpatient Rehab offers a Fall Risk Screening and Conditioning Program using the BioDex Balance System. St. Luke’s rehab therapists will address current patients’ needs as well as provide the services to new patients.

“A fear of falling is forefront in many older adults’ minds,” said Sarah Compton, Occupational Therapist.

“By utilizing the Biodex Balance System, St. Luke’s rehab therapists can concentrate on rehabilitation and remove that fear. Building confidence and strength only improves results.”

The Biodex Balance System enables the rehabilitation team at St. Luke’s Hospital to perform balance testing and identify fall-risk candidates, determine ankle and knee status, and determine limits of stability. This system also provides balance training including stabilization exercise, range of motion exercise, and weight shift exercise.

St. Luke’s Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Services also has a BioStep GaitTrainer 2 Treadmill, the only treadmill that monitors and records patient progress.

The BioStep treadmill is ideal for many types of patients including those who have suffered a stroke, a spinal cord injury, a head injury, an amputation or a neurologic disorder.

In addition to its hallmark “one on one therapy with licensed professionals,” St. Luke’s Outpatient Rehab ensures Medicare patients a continuum of care. The cap on Medicare coverage for therapy services does not apply to critical access hospital based outpatient therapy departments, such as St. Luke’s Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation. This means a patient would have to pay out of pocket for any therapy provided at any private prac RUTHERFORDEVERYDAY.COM •

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tice setting if the diagnosis is not on a Medicare list of exemptions.

At St. Luke’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Medicare patients receive the therapy they without worrying about paying excessive out of pocket charges, being denied coverage or having to change providers.

For more information about St. Luke’s Hospital’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Services call (828) 894-8419.

Whether you’re trying to get back on a horse, hit the green, jog around the block or plant seeds in your garden, St. Luke’s rehab specialists will help you reach your goal using their skills, modalities and encouragement with exceptional care, close to home.

Spartanburg’s “Blimpy” Don Watson is a great patient and ardent supporter of St. Luke’s Outpatient Rehab Services with one-on-one therapy with licensed professionals.

St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation’s 8th Annual Ache Around the Lake - Saturday, Sept. 21

By Kathy Woodham

It’s time to train for the 8th Annual Ache Around the Lake Run/Walk—a benefit for St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation set for Saturday, Sept. 21, at 8 a.m. at Lake Lanier in the Tryon, NC area. Ache Around the Lake is a community event that includes The Ache (8K or 5 miles) or The Ouch (a two-mile fun run).

The Ache has become known as one of the ‘biggest little races’ on the Upstate SC and Western NC racing circuit — boasting gorgeous mountain lake views, moderate weather, and a challenging USAT&F-certified course. Local elites, power walkers, and weekend racers enjoy this challenging race in the Carolina Foothills each fall. This year, your participation in the Ache Around the Lake or Ouch race will support the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Lab at St. Luke’s Hospital in Columbus, North Carolina.

St. Luke’s Hospital is constructing a 6-bed, $ 5.6 million, 15,000 square foot post-surgical unit to better facilitate our surgical staff and enable comprehensive patient care in a warm and healing environment. The patient rooms will be almost three times as large as our current rooms and provide ample space for today’s state-of-the-art equipment—the hospital’s first major expansion in more than 40 years! The new wing will incorporate a rehabilitative therapies unit to complement and support post-operative rehabilitation, with an emphasis on orthopedics and Dr. Brian Rosenberg’s exceptional surgical team. Groundbreaking was held late November 2012, with completion expected by late fall of 2013. Within the new rehabilitative therapies unit St. Luke’s will integrate our ADL Lab. Activities of daily living are the self-care activities we usually perform in our home or common outdoor environments. They are the routine things we normally and frequently do, such as feeding, bathing, dressing, and grooming ourselves. They often incorporate the areas of work, homemaking, and leisure activities. While basic categories of ADLs have been suggested, what constitutes a particular ADL in a particular environment for a particular person may vary.

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A full bathtub and separate walk-in shower to practice standard tub/shower transfers (with or without the use of a tub bench or other adaptive equipment).

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A full kitchen to simulate the home environment including stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, rangehood, and dining table. Patients can practice working and ambulating in a kitchen environment with or without assistive walking devices such as a rolling walker or cane. All kitchen items will be fully functioning.

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A set of therapy stairs.

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A car simulator so that our patients can practice transferring into and out of a vehicle after their surgery or injury.

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Our patients can practice being in their home environment after an injury or surgery prior to actually going home. They can cover home safety in a simulated home environment, evaluate their own ADL skills, practice transfers, and be assessed in safety.

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Patients can practice and simulate bathing tasks with and without adaptive equipment.

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The ADL Lab will help patients to experience and better visualize how recommended adaptive equipment will fit into their own homes and be used correctly and safely.

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Our patients’ overall safety and potential for successful independent living can be assessed prior to a patient’s discharge home.

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Patients will feel more comfortable and selfassured when returning home with the knowledge they can perform the requisite activities of independent living.

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St. Luke’s ADL Lab will consist of the following:

All funds raised will be used toward the Activities of Daily Living Lab at St. Luke’s Hospital. In 2013, our goal is to raise $30,000 to help cover the costs of the simulated kitchen, tub, shower, curb, and vehicle, as well as support other projects throughout the ADL Lab. With the opening of the ADL Lab, St. Luke’s patients will have the ability to actually practice the tasks of daily living, as well as other ADL retraining activities related to the kitchen, home, and community environments. The Lab will serve to improve patient care and satisfaction, further enhance the hospital’s reputation in rehabilitative therapies, allow St. Luke’s to offer a wider array of support services to the community we serve, and ensure that the ADL Lab advances our hospital’s dedication to providing exceptional care close to home.

For more information, please call 828-894-2408 or register online at www.achearoundthelake.org.

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Silencing the Internal Self-Critic

By Terry L. Ledford, Ph.D.

When does your internal self-critic show up? Is it when you spill your coffee, when you forget to buy the bread or when you speak too harshly to your children? Is it when you make the C when you were striving for the A, or is it when you even consider the possibility of trying something new? There are so many opportunities for the internal critic to sneak in and remind you of your faults, your failures and your frailties.

For some, the self-critic appears with such regularity that it does its dirty work unnoticed. Anything we experience regularly tends to drop out of our awareness.

We don’t usually notice our breathing, our eyes blinking or the sensation of the shoes on our feet because those things happen to us all the time. Self-critical thinking can become the same way. It becomes as natural as breathing. Unfortunately, it’s not as healthy as breathing.

I believe that self-criticism is the most destructive form of negative thinking. Examples might include the following thoughts: “I can’t do anything right.” “I’m fat.”

“That was a stupid thing to say.” “I won’t be able to do that.” The list could go on.

We often develop the habit of self-criticism when we experience criticism or disapproval during childhood.

We develop the belief that we are inadequate. We then interpret daily events to be evidence of our inadequacy.

Children are predisposed to believe they are inadequate because, well, they actually are inadequate. Children can’t do things that older persons can do. They do spill the milk. They can’t tie their shoes. They mess up when they try to do things. As adults, we know that such inadequacy is normal. Children aren’t expected to be able to do things because they are children. We understand that they have to learn. Unfortunately, children don’t have that perspective. They often see their inability to do things as evidence of their inadequacy.

Good parents encourage their children when they mess up. They help the child understand that they have to learn to do new things, and that making mistakes is a normal part of learning. But, what about the parent who tends to be critical? What about the parent who displays his frustration or disapproval whenever the child makes a mistake? Such parental behavior simply reinforces the child’s feelings of inadequacy. The internal self-critic is born.

If self-critical statements are a prominent part of your internal vocabulary, you need to understand that your well-being is being hurt by those statements. You can’t have such thoughts without damaging your self-esteem and affecting your life choices.

This week, pay attention to the content of your thoughts. Particularly, notice self-critical mental comments. When you notice them, think to yourself, “I did it again.” Then remind yourself that such thoughts are self-destructive. Try to remind yourself where the habit came from. Replace a self-critical statement with a supportive or neutral thought. It’s a gradual process, but you can change your thinking with persistent attention and effort.

Dr. Ledford is the author of “Parables for a Wounded Heart: Overcoming the Wounds to Your Self-Esteem and Transforming Your Perception of You.” He has practiced psychology with Woodridge Psychological Associates in Rutherfordton and Marion, NC for the past 30 years. His website is www.TerryLedford.com, and he can be contacted for counseling or speaking engagements at (828) 287-7806.

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Spring LANDSCAPING

By Allen Mabry

Summer will be here before we know it, but when we step outside we are quickly reminded that winter hibernation slumbers on. Most days are still cold and dreary, but soon Mother Nature will begin to yawn, stretch, and shake off those winter blues. That is our signal from nature to start planning & preparing our yards so we can enjoy the warm relaxing summer days that are just a few months away.

We all know that the coming of spring is hard to predict; even that pesky groundhog that comes out of its burrow on February 2nd doesn’t usually get it right. Spring could awake early or sleep late. Preparing your lawn and gardens in advance for Spring’s arrival means you’re ready no matter the time she finally makes her long awaited appearance.

My suggestion for getting started is to check your shrubs, roses, perennials, ‘monkey’ and fountain grasses for any necessary pruning or cutting back that is needed. Pruning helps optimize growth and flowering, and allows you to remove dead branches or limbs. Pruning at this time of year also means you can cut back certain types of shrubs whose growth is over powering its area in your landscape.

One thing to always remember; the best pruning on any material is select pruning. Select pruning means that you take out or trim branches and foliage that do not fit the natural shape and form of the plant. If the shrub is over powering you may need to prune as much as 2 or 3 feet.

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in this category also.

While you are busy pruning, it is also a good time to take some preventative steps for the health of your plants.

Your local garden center will have some good products for disease and insect control that you should apply at this time of year. I find it best to re-apply mulch or pine needles while getting the yard ready for Spring and Summer because it helps brighten up the landscape as we’re waiting for our plants, trees and shrubs to bloom and green up.

This is also the time of year to do some lawn maintenance. Now is the time to be thinking of weed prevention, especially for the prevention of that pesky crabgrass. This is also when you should be adjusting the soil’s ph if need be. Adjusting the soil’s ph insures that you get the most out of your fertilizer for that lush green color we all want for our lawns.

While you are outside doing these things, I suggest you check your tools & lawn equipment for any necessary repairs or updates. The biggest benefit of doing this now is that you can get it in for shop repairs before there is a back log of repairs and service ahead of you.

Handling the maintenance of your yard now means you get some good outdoor activity and fresh air to help chase those winter blues away, while insuring you have a healthier lawn and well landscaped yard this summer.

Not sure how or what method of material to use can be solved by your local garden store or by contacting a professional landscaper of your choice. Remember your goal is to enjoy the beauty of your yard this summer.

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Chamber of Commerce FROM THE CHAMBER Director ................

“GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN”

Chamber Content From the Chamber Director...23 Meadowbrook Golf Course...24 Rutherford Connect...25 Hope Starts With 211...25 Isothermal Community College...26 Thera-ssage...26 Chamber Golf Tournament...27 Northland Communications...27 Chamber Board of Directors ...28

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Join Us For the Next Rutherford Connect April 26th, 2013 12PM at Big Dave’s Family Seafood

As a child, I would sometimes attend camp meetings with my grandparents. I can still hear people sing “Go Tell It on the Mountain”. I believe the spirit of that hymn has a ring that could be aptly applied to the opportunities that are ours in Rutherford County.

Look at the many organizations that are working for us. I wonder how many total hours are spent each month by our citizens to make our lives better. The hours spent by law enforcement keeping us safe. The number of hours volunteer firefighters spend training and answering calls to save our property. The hours teachers spend trying to find just the right way to help our children learn. The hours our hospital, nursing homes and assisted living institutions spend caring for the sick. The hours spent by our municipal and county officials and staff; wrestling with making the right decisions for our citizens. The hours spent by the volunteers helping ease some of the pain and misery some of our citizens experience. I wonder if we know how many families make it because a business keeps them employed; even when it hurts. I wonder how many young children have become better citizens because that volunteer coach took the time to let them know they cared. I just wonder; how many hours these efforts total?

It’s true: we have a lot of super new things coming to our county and the future is bright with all the brick and mortar being used; but the greatest thing we have going for us is the great spirit and will of our citizens.

The pride we have for our county; the compassion we exhibit for the less fortunate; the energy we exert to accomplish our goals and most of all the commitment we make to one another.

Let’s all sing together. Over the hills and everywhere, that we are proud of one another and want to communicate how great it is to live in such a wonderful place. So, go tell anyone that will listen; I’m proud to be a citizen of Rutherford County.

Design & Layout: Reid Price

Staff Photographer: Everette Murray

Contributing Writers: Laura Allen, BA, NCTMB Clarke Poole Dr. Amber Thompson

Golf Tournament When? May 16th (rain date May 23rd) Where? Meadow Brook Golf course Who? YOU- sign your team up! make plans to play

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Clark Poole - Chamber Director

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MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS Forest City Associates John Padgett 269 East Main Street PO Box 610 Forest City, NC 28043

TerryWilson3.com Terry Wilson 132 Harbor Street Inman, SC 29349 828-980-2844

Patriot Precision Machining

Rotary Club of Rutherford County

JM Construction Christine Szilagyi

369 East Main Street Spindale, NC 28160 828-286-8665

828-287-4233

*Home Improvements

Steven Rhoads

Shirley Shehan PO Box 1604 Forest City, NC 28043

828-245-6951

*Warehouse Rental

*Insurance & Financial Planning

*Welding & Fabrication

*Civic Organization

McFarland Funeral Chapel

Employment Staffing, Inc.

Relax Bilingual Magazine

SERVPRO of McDowell & Rutherford

828-429-7031

105 West Henderson Street Marion, NC 28752 828-625-5552

Darlene McFarland 54 McFarland Drive PO Box 280 Tryon, NC 28782 828-859-9341

*Funeral Services

Katherine Panther-Potemkin 556 Oak Street Forest City, NC 28043 828-247-1103

*Staffing Company

Maribell Sarate 3870 US 64 Hwy Rutherfordton, NC 28139 *Spanish/English Magazine

The Gallery

Judith Padgett 181 North Main Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139

John Kuder

149 Riverhills Drive Forest City, NC 28043 828-245-8449

Tips To Toes, LLC

Shelly Crocker & Michelle McClain 173 North Main Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139 828-288-7183

* Damage Restoration Services

*Nail Salon/Day Spa

Casper’s Closet Joe Wantuch

2270 US Hwy 74A Bypass Forest City, NC 28043 828-245-7715

*Costume Store

828-287-5647

*Hand Crafts & Picture Framing

Meadowbrook Golf Club Meadowbrook, what does it mean to you? We hope it brings to mind a vision of quiet calm, set on a beautiful countryside with a well groomed, challenging golf course.

Opened in 1963, Meadowbrook was built on the family farm owned by William Henry Deck and Della Jane Smith Deck. The original goals of founding brothers, Carson and Kenneth Deck, were to provide an affordable public golf course, challenging yet fair, with a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Today, Meadowbrook is still owned and operated by the Deck family and the original goals set forth are what we continue to strive for today.

While our original goals remain, we look forward to moving into the future by renovating a number of holes, while keeping the golf course as original as possible. These changes are in hopes of arriving at a lengthened and modernized course that is inline with the ongoing technological improvements in today’s golf equipment industry.

Our first renovations began in 2010 with the construction of two new holes on the backside, #‘s 10 and 11. Hole #10, no longer a dogleg left, remains a par 4, with hole #11 being lengthened to a par 4. The two new holes were opened in 2011 and have been very well received. Hole #18 was shortened to a par 3 in order to keep a course par of 72.

Plans for our upcoming hole renovations include changes to holes #8 and #9, with the lengthening and straightening of each hole. The repositioning of hole #9 will also allow an update to our current practice green and the lengthening our current driving range.

2013 marks Meadowbrook’s 50th anniversary. The original golf shop, built in 1963 was replaced in 1991. In celebration of our 50 years, we have updated our current golf shop with changes to the members locker room, such as rearranging locker placement, adding tables, chairs and

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televisions for our members enjoyment. In addition, new carpet has been installed throughout the golf shop.

At Meadowbrook we look toward the future in anticipation of becoming, not only a premier golf course, but also an affordable, gated residential community with swimming pool, walking trails and a fitness facility.

Meadowbrook is a semi-private golf course with memberships available.

Home site opportunities also now available Contact information: William Deck 866-863-2690 Meadowbrook Current Rates: Monday ~ Friday Rates: $31 ~ 18 holes with cart / after 1pm: $26 ~ 18 holes with cart Seniors: $26 ~ 18 holes with cart Walking: $20 for 18 holes - $12 for 9 holes Weekend & Holiday Rates: $39 ~ 18 holes with cart / after 1pm: $31 ~ 18 holes with cart Walking only after 1pm: $28 for 18 holes - $18 for 9 holes Junior Rates cart rates available ~ Juniors ages 17 and under ~ no charge to walk

Meadowbrook Golf Club: 863-2690 / toll free: 866-863-2690 meadowbrookgolfclub.com / email: meadowbrookgolf@windstream.net

We are preparing for our third Rutherford Connects lunch later this month. We hope you will make plans to get together with each other for lunch and sharing.

This has proven to be a great way of sharing with each other the services you provide, the needs you have and ways you can help each other in achieving success in your business. We have already had participants see improvements in their business by participating in RUTHERFORD CONNECT. There is no speaker; the program is each participant sharing with the group.

We encourage you to make plans to attend our April get together. You will be glad you did.

HOPE STARTS WITH 211

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This confidential service can assist you with questions regarding: • Food, Housing & Utilities • Child Care & Education Services • Financial Education/Credit Counseling • Health Care • Job Training • Counseling/Support Groups • Mental Health & Substance Abuse • Senior Services • Volunteer Opportunities •

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The Buzz about Manufacturing at Isothermal Community College

By Dr. Amber Thompson head of Applied Science & Technology at Isothermal Community College

Manufacturing is one of the largest employment sectors in North Carolina. This career pathway lost popularity when low-skilled job layoffs where abundant in the last decade. Despite the recent increase in manufacturing jobs, Western North Carolina and many other areas across the country are finding that workforce ability and the requirements from industry are mismatched.

Workers today have to retool themselves with skills and credentials that meet the highly technical demand.

By Laura Allen, BA, NCTMB, Board Certified

THERA-SSAGE was founded in 2003 and started as a massage therapy business. Over the past decade, we’ve added chiropractic, acupuncture, spa treatments, nutritional counseling, and microdermabrasion to the services we provide. We would like to thank the people of Rutherford County for supporting our business—over 90% of our clients are word of mouth referrals from other happy customers. We also thank the physicians and dentists of Rutherford County for their referrals.

Isothermal Community College is here to help our community gain the skills to be career ready. This month’s spotlight is the Manufacturing curriculum.

We have assembled a top-notch staff that we’re very proud of. Dr. Ezra Edgerton is a Licensed Chiropractor and a naturopath who has been with us for five years. Deany Martin, RN is trained in aesthethics and manual lymphatic drainage, and she’s been with us since 2004. Jennifer Burnett, Licensed Acupuncturist and Master of Oriental Medicine, has been with us since 2004.

The Manufacturing Technology curriculum provides an introduction to the principles and practices of manufacturing in today’s global marketplace. The students are exposed to valuable high-tech concepts applicable in a variety of industries. Students gain real-world knowledge in manufacturing management practices, manufacturing materials and processes, research and development, and quality assurance.

We have an excellent group of North Carolina Licensed Massage Therapists & Bodyworkers. My husband, Champ Allen, is the newest addition to our roster of therapists and he is becoming very popular! Heather Wiltse has been with us since 2005; Kelly McPherson has been with us since 2006; Margaret Scheffler joined us in 2009, and Miranda Jordan joined us in 2010. Jack Boyd, who is Certified in the Rolf Method of Structural Integration and limits his practice to that, has been with us since 2004.

Course work includes machining processes, CAD/ CAM, CNC principles, and other computerized production techniques. Graduates qualify for employment as a manufacturing technician, quality assurance technician, CAD/CAM technician, team leader, or research and development technician.

Program completers are able to advance in the workplace and develop quality processes with new technologies.

I’ve been Nationally Certified since 2000, and I recently became the first massage therapist in the US to earn the new postgraduate advanced credential from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, known as Board Certification. I am also the author of four massage therapy textbooks, a frequent contributor to trade journals, and teach classes both nationally and internationally. In 2011, I was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame at the World Massage Festival, and honored as the Massage Therapist of the Year at the American Massage Conference.

Isothermal Community College strives to use the latest technology. We are a Haas Technical Training Center and teach to ANSI, ASME, and NIMS standards. The Golden Leaf Foundation has recently awarded a consortium grant involving Isothermal Community College for advancements in advanced manufacturing, rapid prototyping, and quality control. Look for enhancements to these specific courses starting in Fall 2013.

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We are very proud of the quality of work we do here, and it is that quality and our devotion to customer service that keep our clients returning and referring to us. I am just the ringleader here; it is our great staff of people that is responsible for the prosperity of our business. We have also been very active in the Chamber of Commerce since we started in 2003, and that has also contributed to our success. I encourage every business person to join the Chamber.

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CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT Be sure to mark this date on your calendar; May 16th. That’s right; it’s time for our annual Golf Tournament. It will be at Meadow Brook Golf course. We only have room for 36 teams; so you may want to get your team together and register early.

Last year we had teams wanting to play; but were too late to join in the fun. Once again, we will give away cash prizes to the winning teams. There will be two flights and the cash prizes are as follows for each flight:

1st place: $600.00 per team - 2nd place: $400.00 per team - 3rd place: $200.00 per team Once again, we will have a team mulligan package for $40.00 per team.

Think Spring! We can’t guarantee your team winning; however we know you will have a great time!

There will be great food at the conclusion of the tournament, with lots of individual prizes and the opportunity for all of us to have a great time. May will be here before you know it. Don’t be left out of this fun event. Sign up today, call the Chamber office 828-287-3090.

The rain date for the tournament is May 23rd.

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Chamber of Commerce Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Mission Statement

Helping to create and maintain a healthy business environment which will enhance prosperity and improve the quality of life in Rutherford County

Dan Thomas Vice President

Rutherford County

Debbie Gettys Office Manager

Jason Harrill First Vice President Barbara Keever Vice President

CHAMBER STAFF

Clark Poole Director

Officers Cooper Flack President

Dolores Mayo Secretary/Treasurer

Chamber of Commerce 162 N. Main Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: 828.287.3090 Fax: 828-287-0799 info@rutherfordcoc.com www.rutherfordcoc.com

Donna McCann Immediate Past President

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Laura Allen Thera-ssage

Jim Bishop WCAB Radio

Gene Booth Booth Realty Inc.

Kimagery Graphic Design

Main Street Financial Group

Dale Hamilton Cornerstone Realty

Jason Harrill BB&T

Barbara Keever Odean Keever & Assoc.

Debbie Martin Blanton Miller & Moore

Deborah Mauney Staff Masters Inc.

Dolores Mayo H&R Block

Northland Communications

Donna McCann

Sarah Merrison-McEntire

Everette Murray Rutherford Everyday

Jackson Hewitt Tax Services

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Carolina Chiropractic Plus

Kim Corbett

Cooper Flack

Dan Thomas

î ˘e Pharmacy You Know and Trust