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Should I Carry A Gun?

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RUTHERFORD y a d y r e ev Publication Acknowledgements: Editor:

Joy Mabry

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Staff Photographer: Kevin Senter

Contributing Photographers: Brandywine Photography J. Jones Photography Everette Murray

Contributing Writers:

Lt. Tammy C. Aldridge Laura Allen, BA, NCTMB Laurie Biggerstaff Faye Bishop Kale England, Pharm.D. Joy Jones Barbara Keever Kevin Lovelace Mark McCurry Chris Nelson Pat Snyder Dan Thomas Rebecca Watkins (Giddy Media) Kathy Woodham

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Joy Mabry Kevin Senter (Travel Writer)

Sales Manager: Everette Murray

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication.

However, the publisher cannot assume responsibility for errors or omissions. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission. Copyright ©2012.

As we here about shootings in our schools, robberies at the Mall, and elderly couples being assaulted in their homes, many individuals have become concerned for their safety at home and in public places.

In his article, Chief of Police, Kevin Lovelace addresses questions that many men and women have about carrying a fire arm for personal defense.

Joy’s Bridal

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For almost 20 years, owner Joy Jones of Joy’s Bridal has watched Flower Girls become stunning Brides in the Rutherford County community. Whether it’s the wedding of your dreams, your first prom, or Quinceanera, Joy and her experienced staff will make sure your day is as special as you.

Take Caution with Pediatric Cough and Cold Products

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Although many nonprescription cough and cold products that are not safe for young children have been removed from the shelf, there continues to be numerous reports of accidental overdoses from these products in young children. Kale England, Pharm.D. with Hardin’s Drug, shares some current recommendations to help keep your child comfortable and safe during the cough and cold season.

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Lake Lure is one of the hottest destination spots in western North Carolina.

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Magpie Chatter

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ach new year prompts a reflection of the past year. As I start the 2013 year, I am reminded of the big event in my life last year.

My only child of 29 years old married her best friend. This time last year we started preparing for her big day in May of 2012, and it was not a moment too soon. We relied heavily on the vendors in the wedding industry for their knowledge and wisdom. In this edition, we have asked the wedding experts in Rutherford County to provide us with information about their services for your special day. Don’t delay in getting started! Venues and rental companies become booked well in advance for the May-June wedding season and the Valentine and Christmas holidays.

CONTENTS

Magpie Chatter ...2

Natural Beauty Healthier Hair Tips ...4 Weight Loss ...5

Calendar And Events January Calendar ...6 February Calendar ...7

Spiritual Community Ole Time Country Fair ...8

The number one reflection for most individuals this year, as every year, will be “I should have lost this weight, exercised more, and took better care of myself.” It is a new year and it is never too late to start losing weight, eating healthier, and taking better care of yourself and your family. We have also asked the experts in this area for information to aid those of us who vow to take better care of ourselves in 2013.

One last reflection of this past year, sadly, is the continued violence and crimes that plague our country and community. Our hearts are broken for those in the Newtown, Connecticut area who have been victims of such senseless acts. We are grateful to our advertisers who have pledged to support our “community safety” section for the 2013 year, and to our dedicated and caring community officials who have provided articles and information to help residence remain safe as well as properly respond to dangerous situations. Please let your public safety officers and our advertisers know that you appreciate their support.

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Community Safety Things To Remember ...10 Self Defense ...12 What’s The Plan ...13

Financial Cents Financials With Jackson Hewitt ...14 ICC Small Business Center ...15

Destination NC Lake Lure ...16

Wedding Planning Carolina Event Conference Center ...18 Green River Plantation ...20 Joy’s Bridal ...22 Frame House Gallery & Gifts ...24 Odean Kleever and Associates ...24 Hardin’s Drug ...25 St. Luke’s Hospital ...26 A Bathroom That Works ...28 Thera-ssage ...30

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Rutherford County Chamber It’s A New Day ...31 On The Cover: Bride- Leistey Tindall & Groom- Josh Wortman. Photo By Brandywine Photography

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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The Healthy Approach to a Pain-Free Life No Drugs—No Surgery Pro-Adjuster The Pro-Adjuster can make chiropractic adjustments in a gentle way, safe for all ages. It examines each vertebra for motion, function and position to determine which need adjustment for relief. Computerized technology allows the chiropractor to correctly and effectively perform the adjustment. Safe for children, elderly and expectant mothers.

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Natural Beauty

Healthier Hair Tips

By Laurie Biggerstaff

The thing I love most about being a cosmetologist is beautiful, shiny, healthy hair. With the growing popularity and continued over usage of “flat irons,” I have seen a steady decline in healthy hair. Using the best type of iron, products and procedures can decrease the damage incurred from “flat irons.”

A “flat iron” is a wonderful tool for styling, however if you are not going anywhere give your hair a break and don’t straighten. In most cases, when straightening hair, two times per group of strand is enough. Do not continue to flatten the same piece of hair more than twice.

Ceramic plated irons tend to cause less damage to hair. Metal irons have a tendency to break and burn hair more frequently. I recommend using a protectant spray or straightening balm on damp hair before blow drying. Your stylist can help you select the product that fits your hair texture best. These products aid in protecting the hair while helping the iron work better.

These are just a few simple tips to help keep hair from becoming dry, split, or damaged from overusage and improper use of “flat irons.” Unfortunately, the only solutions for extreme heat misuse on hair are scissors. A beautiful head of hair is your shining glory, be proud of it and keep it healthy!

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Shopping / Entertainment

JANUARY EVENTS Rutherford County Shag Club Jan 4 7:00 PM-Social Hour; Dance 8PM-11PM Location: Tuscany Italian Grille Faye Lane’s Beauty Shop Stories Jan 11 8:00 PM Location: Tryon Fine Arts Center Rutherford Quilt Guild Meeting Jan 14 7:00 PM Location: First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild Open Painting Studio Jan 16 10:00 AM Location: Visual Arts Center Lake Lure Shag Club Jan 19 7:30 PM Location: The Old Riverside Pavilion Restaurant and Dance Hall/ Heavenly Hoggs Bar and Grill Friends of the Mountains Branch Library: Lunch with Author Mark deCastrique Jan 24 11:30 AM Location: Lake Lure Inn and Spa Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach Senior Program Jan 25 10:30 AM Location: Mountains Branch Library The Symphony of Rutherford County Winter Concert Jan 27 3:00 PM Location: The Foundation Performing Arts Center The Music Mafia Jan 30 7:00 PM Location: Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria Bingo Jan 31 6:00 PM Location: VFW

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Shopping / Entertainment

FEBRUARY EVENTS Women Together - Rutherford Regional Health Foundation Feb 2 1:30 PM Special Guest - Jeanne Robertson Location: The Foundation Performing Arts Center Sprouting Naturalists: Critter Kingdoms Feb 6 10:00 AM Location: Chimney Rock State Park Carolina Gospel Association: The Kingdom Heirs Feb 7 7:00 PM Location: R-S Central High School Lake Lure Concert Series: The Hungry Monks Feb 9 7:30 PM Location: Lake Lure Inn and Spa Lake Lure Shag Club Feb 12 8:00 PM Location: The Old Riverside Pavilion Restaurant and Dance Hall and Heavenly Hoggs Bar & Grill Travis Powell and The EAS Band Feb 16 7:00 PM Location: The Foundation Performing Arts Center Friends of the Mountains Branch Library: Lunch with Author Wayne Caldwell Feb 21 11:30 AM Location: Lake Lure Inn and Spa Rutherford County Chapter of the NAACP Meeting Feb 21 6:00 PM Wells Springs United Methodist Church, Forest City Huck and Tom and the Mighty Mississippi Feb 26 10:00 AM Location: The Foundation Performing Arts Center

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Spiritual Community

Rides, Games, Face-Painting, Clowns, Crafts, Music, Food and More ……..

By Joy Mabry

Mt Pleasant Baptist Church hosted their 7th annual “Ole Time Country Fair” on November 2nd & 3rd, 2012.

This annual community outreach event transports the Mt Pleasant Baptist Church grounds and buildings into a fun, family affair with rides, games, food and more.

This event attracts crowds from Rutherford County as well as surrounding counties who enjoy two fun-filled days of entertainment in a family friendly environment. Keeping with usual fair traditions, i.e. “why adults enjoy going to the fair,” barbecue, hamburgers, hot dogs with the trimmings, home-baked goods, and crafts were available for purchase.

Elijah Lammonds chooses a pirate symbol for his face-painting

However unlike a typical county fair, there was no cost for family members to participate in all the activities such as rides, face-painting, trampoline bounces, train rides, games, and much more.

Families enjoying the rides and fun house

After witnessing the flurry of activities, it was not surprising to learn from Pastor Bob Philbeck that planning for the next year’s fair started before the completion of this year’s fair.

Pastor Bob says, “the incredible ‘Army of Workers’ from the church including Brotherhood Men, R.A. Boys, Youth, College Career, Ladies in the Arbor, Heart to Heart Ladies, S.O.S. ladies, church staff and volunteers work endless hours under the supervision of Mrs. Waynette Wells, along with the local County agencies such as the Rutherford County EMS, Sheriff ’s Department, Traffic Control, and Sandy Mush Fire Department to ensure the event is fun, safe, and entertaining for the whole family.” Local business owners through-out Rutherford County contribute money, time, materials, and merchandise to Mt. Pleasant throughout the year to aid in the success of the event.

When I asked Pastor Bob about the logistics of being able of continue such a large scale event in times when money is tight and folks are so busy, he just lowered his head and said, “these people love Jesus, each other, and others, therefore they do this to minster to a community in such a way that these families see a church that says, ‘we love you’ and we mean it.” Pastor Bob says, “It is during these times that we all need to be more mission-minded,” and tributes his deacons, staff, and congregation for their missionary visions not only for this community, but for the World.

Photography By Murry’s Photography

Beautiful crafts and great food provided by the men and women of Mt

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Pleasant Baptist Church

Pet Health

By Chris Nelson

By the time this issue of Rutherford Everyday runs its shelf life-- if God is willing--I will have turned 49. I never visualized my life after 30, let alone almost 50! If I had, I would not have predicted that I’d be running the coolest pet store in the most awesome county in North Carolina at this age. In my 49 years, I’ve worked in or managed eight pet stores, donated my time and other resources to a dozen rescue organizations, and adopted seven shelter dogs. One thing I’ve learned about the beginning of a new year is that it is a busy time in the pet business.

You might be able to help with the problem.

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If you have a pet that you are considering giving up on, WAIT A MONTH! You may better be able to judge the fit once the Holidays are done and your life settles to a more stable routine. If it’s a behavioral problem, there are several trainers in town that might be able to help. Spaying or neutering the pet can also help resolve many such issues.

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If you have an animal that could be a good pet, but isn’t a good fit for your household, please try yourself to find someone to adopt it. Google the breed or species to see if you can find a rescue organization for your specific pet, post it on FaceBook or CraigsList, and put up a flier on the bulletin board at Forest City Pets.

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If you have an animal that isn’t likely to be a good pet anywhere, bring it in personally to the shelter (with proof of ownership) instead of leaving it in the drop box. I know it sounds harsh, but if you surrender it directly, the workers at the shelter can help judge its adoptability and they may decide that it should be put down right away so that it will not have to take up kennel space that could help a more adoptable pet find a home.

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You may also be able to help by becoming a shortterm foster family for an adoptable pet. Even if you might not be able to provide a forever home for a dog or cat, if you have room in your home to provide a temporary space and a stable track record with your vet, fostering might be an option for you. Visit www.RutherfordPets.org for information on how to become a foster home or see if there is another way you can volunteer.

People like to give other people pets for Christmas.

Sometimes this turns out well, other times, not so well.

The first thing that happens heading into a new year is an increase in product sales as the recipients of those critters realize there are things they need like toys, special lights, or dishes. We get many more questions in January about the quality of ingredients in pet foods. There is also the phenomenon when kids go back to school that since Johnny got a guinea pig for Christmas, three of his classmates now want one. This is good for the pet business and I welcome the opportunity to serve the needs of the pet community and their humans.

Another thing that happens early in every year is a sharp increase in dogs, cats, and other animals being surrendered to and destroyed in shelters all across the country. The spike is partially attributed to the fact that pets cost more to feed in the winter, but the rise in “surprise” gifts at Christmas time compounds the problem.

Even in the wealthiest counties in the US, the increased number of pets in shelters leads to an increase in the number of euthanizations. In Rutherford County we don’t have enough shelter space to house more than 2030 dogs for the state-mandated 72 hours (we have only 15 kennels). We certainly don’t have the space to house the influx that happens at this time of year.

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And for those of you that are already helping out with rescues, volunteering, and donating during this busiest time of the year, thanks for all your help

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Community Safety

Things to Remember

By Lt. Tammy C. Aldridge.

While driving home from work, you call home-- no one answers. When you arrive, you find your loved one on the floor and notice he or she appears to be unconscious.

You feel helpless; you fear for their life. You are scared and do not know what to do, you have no medical training and are in desperate need of help. So what do you do? Like any other person in a time of emergency, you call 911.

Now what?

Calling 911 for the first time can be an intimidating process for many. All of the loud sirens, bright lights can make you nervous or even hesitant to call when help is needed.

Remaining calm and taking control of the situation will be the most important thing you can do at this time.

Know your location and/or address of the emergency when you call 911. When you reach 911 in this coun-

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ty you will hear, “Rutherford County 911 where is your emergency?” When possible call 911 from a landline.

Using a cell phone can make tracing and entering your call more difficult.

The 911 Telecommunicator will ask you several questions.

Answer the questions clearly and accurately in order to expedite your call. Your answers will assist in assigning your call a priority and giving you applicable pre-arrival instructions such as first aid and or CPR when necessary.

Be patient and try not to rush through the conversation.

There are always several Telecommunicators on duty at all times. While one is talking to you, another can be dispatching the proper responders.

Always remember to cooperate and stay as calm as possible so the Telecommunicator can help in your time of need. If you are talking too fast or in a mode of panic, it will take the Telecommunicator longer to gather necessary information.

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Remember to breathe slowly

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Listen to the Telecommunicator

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Know the location or address of the emergency

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Describe the emergency

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Answer all questions

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Follow instructions

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When Calling 911

In any emergency (police, fire or medical) these simple instructions will ensure that you get the response you need in the minimal amount of time.

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Community Safety

SELF DEFENSE

By Kevin Lovelace

Have you ever noticed a sign reading “Concealed Handgun Course This Week!”, and wondered exactly what is this all about? This series will examine some of the available options, and hopefully answer some questions to help you select the proper training course to fit your needs. This issue will explain the North Carolina Concealed Handgun Training Program by answering some of the most commonly asked questions.

Do I really need to take a concealed carry course?

If you wish to be able to legally carry a concealed handgun in public places, then you do need to take a concealed carry course and get a concealed carry permit. If you simply want to learn to safely shoot a handgun and will not be carrying a weapon while off of your own property, then you probably need a different course. Advanced training courses are also available to increase your level of proficiency with your handgun.

What should I expect of concealed carry training?

Any North Carolina resident wishing to obtain a permit to legally carry a concealed handgun in public places must first successfully complete a training course approved by the North Carolina Department of Justice. This course must be a minimum of eight hours classroom time and each student must demonstrate their ability to fire a handgun at various distances. The topics discussed in this course include: • Handgun safety

Can I legally carry my concealed handgun when I am travelling?

Currently North Carolina has agreements with 36 other states to allow you to legally carry your concealed handgun there, but keep in mind that you are subject to the laws of that state while visiting. Make sure that you learn more about the laws of other state’s before visiting.

Is the course difficult?

Not at all. The course is designed with the average person in mind. Even a beginner should have no problem completing the course.

What if I do not own a handgun?

Most instructors will have handguns available for students to use if you have not purchased one yet.

Will I be the only female in the class?

Most likely, the answer is no. Many couples attend the class together, and greater numbers of women in general are becoming interested in learning more about the safe use of firearms.

North Carolina is a shall-issue State, which means that any citizen who meets the requirements for the issuance of a concealed carry permit may not be denied the issuance of a permit. Convictions of certain criminal offenses and some health issues are among the justified reasons for denial of a permit. If you have additional questions, be sure to get them answered before attending the class or applying for a concealed carry permit.

The fees are generally not refundable if something caused your permit application to be denied. Concessions can be made for many special circumstances, such as if you have difficulty reading or if you have physical issues that limit your mobility, but you should discuss these concerns with your Instructor.

• Legal issues when carrying a handgun • Laws regarding use of deadly force • Handgun operation and maintenance • Marksmanship fundamentals

The instruction must be delivered by a certified Instructor. Once you complete the course, you will need to apply for a concealed carry permit with the Sheriff of the County in which you reside. DO NOT carry a concealed handgun off of your own property until you have been issued a concealed carry permit!

Kevin Lovelace Chief of Police Rutherfordton Police Department

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By Mark McCurry

As I began thinking about the subject for this article, many important topics came to mind. It became obvious that there is one subject that at one time or another affects everyone. That topic is emergencies! Emergencies are no respecter of persons. They can take place at any time, at any place and to anyone. It is a given fact that if we live long enough, we will experience an emergency.

Too often we lose sight of the fact that our safety and the safety of those around us should be our number one priority. However, realizing that in the blink of an eye, we can be facing a crisis, we should take time to deliberately consider a plan of action to be followed when that time comes.

A few weeks ago, we all watched as the east coast was thrown into a state of chaos as they suffered a devastating blow by hurricane Sandy. People were left homeless.

Others had homes that were no longer inhabitable. People lost their lives. Family and friends were missing. In the panic situation, people did not know where to turn or what to do. So, the question is, would we know what to do in a similar crisis? Friends, we are just one emergency away from having to react and make split-second decisions that can be the difference in life and death.

Many times children are home alone because a single parent has to work and can’t afford after school care.

All too often a fire breaks out, or someone breaks into the home. The child can fall and sustain a serious in-

Community Safety

What’s The Plan?!

jury. Will that child know what to do, where to go, who or even how to call for help? You might be cooking dinner and suddenly the pan catches on fire. Your child can have a flat tire on the way home from school. You or someone in your family can be involved in an automobile crash, or you happen upon an accident. Someone in your office might experience a stroke. How will you respond? Have you prepared for the possibility of an emergency before it happens?

Now is the time to develop a written plan, take a CPR course, meet with you family and discuss what you would do in case of emergency. To prepare ourselves, first we must educate ourselves on what to do and how to do it.

Emergency preparedness is crucial!! There is a world of information on how to prepare for emergencies. The Red Cross, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Weather Service, and numerous other agencies have information available. The internet is full of information just type in emergency preparedness and start reading.

Think about what to do, write you plan and discuss it with your family. Place directions or important information beside the phone so during your emergency you can read it to the emergency dispatcher. It’s very difficult to remember what to say during an emergency.

Prepare emergency survival kits for the house and the car.

Keep the kits updated by changing out batteries, water or anything that’s time dated.

But most of all, remember that it can and probably will happen to you or someone you love. As a first responder, I have heard people say repeatedly that they can’t believe “this” is happening.

Believe it can happen and be prepared.

Stay safe and think preparedness. Your life may depend on it.

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Financial Cents

Financial Cents

By Dan J. Thomas E.A.

anticipation loans. Taxpayers will have to wait until the IRS and states issue the refunds.

Organize your Records- Take a minute and collect all of the year’s receipts for important items. Small business owners can file earlier if their expenses and income are accounted for easily. Many office supply businesses have supplies on sale before year-end to aid in the organization of your records.

Search out IRS approved tax preparers- New IRS rules have all tax preparers being required to be registered with the IRS and obtaining a PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number). To aquire this number preparers must have completed 15 continuing education hours with an IRS approved provider.

Registered Tax Return Prepares, RTRP’s will have to pass the new IRS testing that will be required by the end of 2013.

Well the Holidays have passed and the New Year is here, bringing in the dreaded tax season. With changes looming on the edge of the cliff at the time of this writing, I will attempt to make everyone aware of the new tax laws. Most changes will affect everyone in this area.

Child Tax Credit- In the coming year the credit will be reduced from $1000 per child to $500 per child and limited to three children under the age of 17.

Earned Income Credit- Expect this credit to return to the 2 dependent limit thus reducing refunds.

Married Filing Joint- The standard deduction for married couples will no longer be twice the Single amount. In 2011, MFJ was $11,600 and Single was $5,700, In future years, the Married Filing Joint will be 1.666 times the Single deduction. Look for the 2013 Married Filing jointly to be about $10,000, making more income taxable.

With all of these changes coming, all taxpayers should adjust their withholding amounts on their W-2. Visit your HR department and redo your W-4.

You have until April 15 to contribute to an Individual Retirement Account. Check with your tax professional to evaluate the tax savings. If not for yourself, your spouse may qualify.

Electronic Filing begins January 22. A full week later than prior years. IRS is not promising when refunds will be issued. They have pulled the funding calender that has been issued in prior years. No more refund

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Dan J. Thomas is and IRS Enrolled Agent, licensed by the IRS to represent taxpayers. He owns and operates Jackson Hewitt Tax Service in Forest City. Dan is also a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and teaches both the IRS approved classes and QuickBooks continuing education at Isothermal Community College.

Tax SpecialiSTS We have an Enrolled Agent on staff to help you with all of your tax needs.

An Enrolled Agent is a tax preparer who is enrolled to practice before the Internal Revenue Service.

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January 15, 2013

Financial Cents

Small Business Center Seminar Spring 2013 Schedule Is Entrepreneurship for You? – Arlene Childers

January 24, 2013

Bulletproof Your Business Start-Up – Russ Seagle

By Faye Bishop

It is 2013, a New Year. Time for resolutions- some new- some brought back from years past. Last year had its ups and downs and that we cannot change. With this New Year, a new start, a positive attitude, and a thankful heart, we can focus on making 2013 a year to remember. We can move forward with our dreams, ideas, and goals.

Here at the Small Business Center at Isothermal Community college, we are looking forward to 2013.

We are excited about new challenges and opportunities.

We are scheduling seminars that are fully funded and available at no cost to new and existing small business owners. These seminars provide opportunities to get your questions answered and get the help you need from professional presenters.

At the Small Business Center, we offer confidential oneon-one counseling at no cost to you. Available on an as-needed basis, we serve as a sounding board for ideas and concerns you may have about your business. No question is too simple or too complicated.

The Small Business Center at Isothermal Community College is a community-based provider for education and training, counseling, information and referral for persons who are currently in business or those seeking to start a new business in Rutherford and/or Polk County.

Is 2013 the right year for you to be in business? Do you need a checklist to help you get started? Thank you for letting us help you. For information about our fully funded seminars, call Dee Spurlin at 828-395-14l6. To make an appointment with Faye Bishop, Small Business Center Director, call 828-395-1667.

January 29, 2013

How to Write a Business Plan – Arlene Childers

February 12, 2013

“Cash” The Lifeline of Your Business – Harry Ponder

February 19, 2013

Marketing Your Product/Services – Arlene Childers

February 21, 2013

Retail Selling Secrets, Russ Seagle

February 26, 2013

Is Your Business Bankable – Harry Ponder

February 28, 2013

Basics of Selling on eBay – Nick Hawks

March 5, 2013

Collecting Delinquent Accounts – Harry Ponder

March 7, 2013

Building Your Business on eBay – Nick Hawks

March 14, 2013

eBay Stores – Nick Hawks

March 19, 2013

Taxes for Small Business – Dan Thomas

March 21, 2013

How to Price Your Products/Services – Arlene Childers

April 4, 2013

Understanding Business Financials (Cash Flow and Break Even) – Arlene Childers

April 30, 2013

Marketing Your Business Using Online Ads & Free Directories – Martin Brossman

May 28, 2013

Let’s work together to make 2013 a great year!

Happy New Year Faye Bishop Small Business Center Director

Create Your Own Professional Website in WordPress – Martin Brossman Please register if you would like to attend any of the following seminars by calling 828-395-1416, e-mail: dspurlin@isothermal.edu or online at https://www.ncsbc.net//center.aspx?center=75260

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Destination N.C.

Destination: Lake Lure

By Kevin Senter

Lake Lure beach

Lake Lure Sunset

When it is time for some nature, you won’t be disappointed when you head over to Lake Lure. At 720-acres covering 27 miles of shoreline, Lake Lure is a man-made lake surrounded by mountain vistas at every turn, making it as much of a visual delight as it is a great choice for both nature lovers and those that love lake-based recreation. You will also recognize Lake Lure as the location where the late Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray danced the night away at the Lake Lure Inn in the 1987 movie “Dirty Dancing”.

ermen, both warm and cold-water species of fish inhabit Lake Lure, such as largemouth and smallmouth bass, trout, bream/bluegills, crappie, white bass, carp and several species of catfish. An abundance of wildlife also enjoys the lake area and those most often seen are whitetail deer, beavers, foxes, groundhogs, raccoons and turtles. Many species of birds call the lake area home at different times of the year and you can see turkey, Canadian geese, ducks, hawks, and falcons.

When you arrive at Lake Lure, I recommend that you park at the marina and walk the trails in Morse Park Gardens. Depending on the time of year you’ll see various flowers blooming along with ducks and geese eager for a snack. Be warned, the city has an ordinance about feeding those ducks and geese. From the banks of the park, you can fish for free if you have a valid NC fishing license.

Not to forget those that love camping, they have several options at nearby Creekside Mountain Camping, Hitching Post Campground and River Creek Campground.

Commercial boat tour excursions, kayaks and canoe rentals, the ticket office, bathrooms and nearby dining opportunities can be found at Lake Lure’s Washburn Marina.

Annual boat slips at this marina are just $1,100 a year for property owners and $1,800 for non-residents. All privately owned boats must be registered before placed in the water.

Seasonal opportunities at Lake Lure include boating, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, tubing, as well as, wake boarding. You will find charcoal grills and a children’s play area at the base of Rumbling Bald Mountain. For the fish-

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As a frequent visitor, my personal recommendation is to stay at Lake Lure until sunset. From Morse Garden Park, look west across the lake towards Chimney Rock into Hickory Nut Gorge for a spectacular view.

It’s certainly worth waiting for and is the perfect way to end that perfect day.

I consider Lake Lure to be North Carolina’s hidden jewel. It is never overcrowded and it offers plenty to do. Lake Lure and nearby Chimney Rock can be the one place to go that has something for everyone and it’s only a short drive from wherever you are. This destination is only twenty miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, 45 minutes from downtown Spartanburg and 30 minutes from Rutherfordton.

2012 Rates for the Hourly Tour Adults $15 Seniors (62+) $12 Children (4-12) $ 6 Children under 4 accompanied by an adult no charge. Contact the Marina at 828.625.1373 concerning group (10 + passengers) pricing for the Hourly Tour.

For more information about boat tours or boat rentals go to http://www.lakelure. com/tours/ You can follow Kevin Senter, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kevinsenter to find out where I’m going next and to see my other photography work around western North Carolina, the Upstate of South Carolina and various locations around the Southeastern United States.

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Lake Lure Beach tours: Hourly Tour Schedule (subject to change without notice) Tour tickets sold at the Marina.

All tickets must be purchased by 6 pm. Tickets for the Hourly Tour are sold first come first serve the day of the tour. No pets allowed on Tours. We must have at least 8 passengers to conduct any Tour.

Photography By Kevin Senter Lake Lure Inn & Spa

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Green River Plantation 6333 Coxe Road Rutherfordton, NC 28139

828-286-1461

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Brooke & TJ Mack

“A Southern Wedding is Always in Fashion at

Green River Plantation”

! Ceremonies ! Receptions ! Catering ! & Cakes ! J. Jones Photography

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THE GREEN RIVER PLANTATION

With the backdrop of a beautiful, historic home like the Green River Plantation in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, a southern wedding never goes out of style.

Our Couple Brooke Champion and TJ Mack, of South Carolina, dreamt of beginning their life together by celebrating in grand style at Green River Plantation on their wedding day. Surrounded by friends and family, the couple brought the day to life as a magical adventure of playfulness, friendship and love, amid the setting of the 200-year-old North Carolina plantation estate, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Food !J. Jones Photography

The Festivities

At Green River Plantation, the food is always freshly prepared with a flair for traditional, southern flavors.

Chosen as a must-have by Brooke & TJ, Green River Plantation’s catering staff made sure there was plenty of corn pudding and other southern specialties on the buffet.

With much anticipation, in late mid-afternoon, Brooke and TJ exchanged vows at the Green River Plantation outdoor ceremony site, surrounded by the estate’s lush lawns and scenic vistas. And celebrating well into the night at Green River Plantation’s outdoor pavilion, the couple had a beautiful send off with attendees, friends and family whisking them away beneath a canopy of sparklers and cheers of well wishes.

Green River Plantation Green River Plantation provides a picturesque setting for any event. Owners, Ellen Cantrell Baynard and Amanda Cantrell, oversee each wedding with an artistic eye for detail. Weddings and events are scheduled by appointment only.

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Bridal Show Photo Michelle Walton & Jeffrey Littlejohn Photo by Murray’s Photography

Whether you are planning a wedding, going to a Quinceanera, or shopping for your prom dress we know things can get pretty stressful. At Joy's Bridal and Chadwick's we are here to help you in any way that we can. We have two North Carolina locations in Forest City and Shelby that offer a wide range of attire for any of your formal needs. As a home to hundreds of top designer gowns, we have something for everyone! Our goal is to offer each customer exactly what they are looking for with amazing garments that fit every budget. We invite you to stop by either site and allow us to exceed your sweetest dreams!

Photo of Brooke Champion. Photo by J.Jones Photography

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Our customers are very important to us. Being in business for almost 20 years has given us the pleasure of watching some of our flower girls grow into young ladies heading to the prom and then into beautiful brides. We greatly appreciate all of our customers and enjoy working with each and every one. Thank you all so much!

Avery Grier Photo Photo by Jan Sailors

“Let us exceed your sweetest dreams” Joy’s Bridal, LLC 828-245-0454 2270 US 74A Bypass Forest City, NC 28043 joysbridal@gmail.com www.joys-bridal.com

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TOP TEN THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BOUT THE 3.8% TAX

By Barbara Keever

1) Add all your possible income from every possible source and if the total is less than $200,000 ($250,000 joint tax return) you will NOT be subject to this tax.

2) The 3.8% tax will never be collected as a transfer tax on real estate, so you’ll never pay this tax at time you purchase a home or other investment property.

3) You will never pay this tax at settlement when you sell your home or investment property.

4) If you sell your principal residence, you will still receive the full benefit of the $250,000 (single)/$500,000 (joint) exclusion on the sale of that home. If your capital gain is greater than these amounts, then you will include any gain above these amounts as income on your Form 1040 tax return. Even then, if your total income is less than the $200,000/$250,000 amounts, you will NOT pay this tax.

5) The tax applies to other types of investment income, not just real estate. If your income is more than the $200,000/$250,000 amount, then the tax formula will be applied to capital gains, interest income, dividend income and net rents (i.e. rents after expenses).

6) The tax goes into effect 2013.

7) In any year, if you have no income from capital gains, rents, interests or dividends, you will never pay this tax, even if you have millions of dollars of other types of income.

8) The formula that determines the amount of 3.8% tax due will always protect $200,000/$250,000 of your income from any burden of the 3.8% tax. For example, if you are single and have a total income of $201,000, the 3.8% tax would never be imposed on more than $1,000.

9) It’s true that investment income from rents on investment property could be subject to 3.8% tax BUT the only rental income that would be included in your gross income and possibly subject to the tax is net rental income: gross rents minus expenses like depreciation, interest, property tax, maintenance and utilities.

10) The tax was enacted along with the health care legislation in 2010.

It was added to the package just hours before the final vote and without review. NAR strongly opposed the tax at the time and remains hopeful that it will not go into effect. The tax will no doubt be debated during the upcoming tax reform debates in 2013.

This information was taken directly from the National Association of Realtors. As there is still a lot of uncertainty about the tax on capital gain, I strongly encourage you to contact your accountant or tax preparer.

If I can be of service to you in your real estate decisions, please feel free to call me.

Barbara Keever

140 U.S.Hwy 64 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 828-286-1311 www.keeverrealestate.com

By Kale England, Pharm.D.

Suggestions for Pediatric Cough and Cold Products A number of nonprescription infant cough and cold products were voluntarily taken off the market by some manufacturers in 2007. These products were used to treat cold symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, or cough in very young children. The products removed were those containing combinations of antihistamines (diphenhydramine, brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine), decongestants (pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine), and cough suppressants (dextromethorphan). Cough and cold products for older children are still available, but may have a warning on their labels not to use them in younger children.

There is concern that these ingredients may not be safe in children younger than 6 years of age, and there have been many reports of accidental overdose with the use of these drugs. Also, there is no good proof that cough/cold medicines work in young children, so any minor benefits from use of these products may not be worth the possible risks.

Current Recommendations • Do not use any cough/cold medicine in children under the age of 6 unless you first check with your healthcare practitioner.

• Do not use antihistamine products to make a child sleepy.

• Do not give your young child medicine that’s supposed to be used in older children or adults.

• Read and follow the directions on medicine bottles carefully.

• Do not use two products at the same time that contain the same ingredients.

• When giving a child any medicine, use a calibrated dosing cup, dropper, or dosing syringe to make sure you measure the right dose.

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HOW TO SURVIVE THE COLD SEASON WITH YOUR CHILD

Help Keep Your Child Comfortable • Have your child drink plenty of fluids so they don’t become dehydrated.

• Single-ingredient pain/fever relievers like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) can make your child more comfortable. These medicines come in drops for infants, and both liquid and tablets for older children.

• For congestion, keep your child upright, or try gentle nasal suctioning, saline nose drops, or a room humidifier.

When to Call Your Doctor You should call your doctor if your child: • is under 3 months old.

• has had a fever for more than 24 hours if your child is under 2 years.

• has ear pain or a severe sore throat.

• has symptoms that don’t improve within 10 to 14 days.

Kale England, Pharm.D.

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St. Luke’s Hospital To Break Ground for New PatientCentered Wing

By Kathy Woodham

improved aesthetics, efficiency and recovery for our patients. The new environment will, no doubt, enhance the patient experience and reflect the level of care patients receive.”

Shull agreed. “We have an outstanding and dedicated staff who inspire confidence and excellence in patient care, but we are faced with an aging facility and cramped patient rooms that make it difficult to maneuver,” he said. “Those are just a few of the challenges confronting our staff and patients.”

The expansion and extra room are also needed to accommodate an increasing number of patients who choose St. Luke’s for excellent nursing care and advanced surgical procedures, including orthopedic surgery.

With great fanfare and dirt-filled gold shovels, St. Luke’s Hospital friends and officials signaled the beginning of a $5.6 million construction project to add a six-bed replacement wing on the hospital campus, featuring enlarged patient rooms, a state-of the-art gym for physical rehabilitation, a new nurses’ station and a large, comfortable room for family time.

Ken Shull, chief executive officer for St. Luke’s Hospital, along with several members of the hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees participated in a short program to mark the hospital’s first major facility upgrade since 1991 when a six-bed Intensive Care Unit was added.

The new wing will connect to the administrative hallway of the hospital, which was originally built in 1972. At that time 40 years ago, the 76-bed facility was modern, well-equipped and the pride of the community.

“Right now, we’re delivering state-of-the-art care in a 40-year-old building,” said general surgeon Dr. Jim Holleman, chief of staff and a member of the Board of Trustees at St. Luke’s Hospital. “But these plans will allow St. Luke’s Hospital to provide 26 •Health & Wellness • Volume I, Issue 2 • JAN 2013 / FEB 2013

Like Dr. Holleman, Brian Rosenberg, MD, chief of surgery, is a member of St. Luke’s Board of Trustees. He and other members of the board have been instrumental in planning the updated patient wing which is designed for patients recovering from general and orthopedic surgery.

The 15,000 square-foot addition will integrate natural aesthetics and mountain views to enhance recovery. Opening to a glass-walled hallway, six large, private rooms will be three times larger than the hospital’s current room size to better accommodate post-surgical care with comfortable space for visitors. With personal amenities, full bathrooms and pristine views, the new patient wing will also feature a large family waiting room and a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center, Shull said.

A large open gym area and five private treatment rooms will be equipped to enhance the exceptional care St. Luke’s patients currently receive in the offcampus rehab center. One-on-one therapy with a licensed physical therapist, occupational therapist or therapy assistant will remain a hallmark of St. Luke’s highly regarded rehab center.

In addition, the new rehab center will feature unique therapies to resemble real-life activities for daily living which can be difficult for patients who are recovering from orthopedic surgery. Patients will also benefit from advanced technology that will provide improved patient safety and one-on-one aquatic therapy.

With additional space, the Rehab Center can expand the Balance program to assess the risk for falling, combined with exercises to strengthen and prevent such fall injuries. In addition, a unique Lymphedema treatment program is available locally to save patients a trip out of the county for treatment.

The construction project, which should be completed by late 2013, is projected to cost $5.6 million, Shull

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said. In addition to the capital campaign, additional funding will be available through bank financing, and Shull stressed, “No county tax money will be used to fund construction.”

Thanks to Beth Laughridge, campaign chair, Meshelle Colvin, executive director, and a committee of volunteers, St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation’s Building on Excellence capital campaign has successfully raised $1.8 million towards a $2 million goal.

“We are pleased that the Building on Excellence campaign has been so well received by our donors and our community,” Colvin said. “It’s obvious that people recognize the need for and benefit of a new patient care wing, and it’s evident that our community values St. Luke’s Hospital for the vital, life-saving services it provides to this community.”

Chair of the hospital’s Board of Trustees Fred Foy agreed. “Our Board, administration, staff and physicians are excited about the plans,” Foy said. “We believe this project will energize the community for continued support and trust in St. Luke’s Hospital for their healthcare needs. For those patients coming to St. Luke’s from across the state, the country and even from across the ocean, our new wing will better reflect the exceptional surgical and orthopedic care that has attracted people to St. Luke’s Hospital.”

St. Luke’s Hospital is a private, not-for-profit community hospital dedicated to providing exceptional care, close to home.

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A Bathroom That Works

By Pat Snyder

One of the smartest choices I have made in caregiving for my husband, John, who has Lewy Body Disease (LBD), was the early remodeling of the bathroom. LBD has elements of both dementia and Parkinson’s disease. My caregiving friends all told me the bathroom was a crucial point of stress for them. I chose to invest in home improvement proactively to postpone the need for possible earlier nursing home support.

We had a traditional bathroom with a combination tub/shower and floor-mounted toilet that was not going to work with movement issues for John or for me as I aged with back problems.

I decided to gut the old bathroom and start from scratch in order to get what we needed.

LBD presented two major problems in the bathroom—how to bathe if a walker or wheelchair was in our future and how to deal with inevitable messes around the toilet.

Pat and John Snyder

faces toward the wet zone and away from the dry zone of the whole room.

The toilet, which is placed in the “wet zone,” is a wall hung type by American Standard, so that cleaning under it is a matter of reaching for the handheld showerhead with a seven-foot hose, turning on the hottest water to rinse the floor and the undersides of the toilet, spraying antibacterial cleaner, and rinsing everything into the drain at that end of the bathroom. Let the hot water, the floor design, and the cleanser do the work for you.

There is no getting on the hands and knees to scrub around the base of a toilet, so stress levels and back issues stay low.

The key to solving both these issues was to use the back half of our bathroom as a “wet zone” and remove all obstacles to cleaning and stepping into the bath area. I designed a tile floor that gently slopes toward a single drain in the shower area, using a European model of shower design. It is also like an American commercial bathroom floor.

Floor tiles are the one-inch size, so the floor is not slippery. There is no raised lip that separates the shower from the rest of the bathroom. Instead, the back half of our bathroom floor slopes toward the drain from any point, so that any water on the floor moves into the drain. This also makes it easy to bring in a shower chair when it is needed— there are no barriers on the floor and there is the feeling of having a lot more space. The caregiver can easily maneuver all around the chair in this setting to help with bathing. The showerhead 28 •Health & Wellness • Volume I, Issue 2 • JAN 2013 / FEB 2013

Original 1954 Bathroom

BEFORE

Besides these upgrades, the other item that has been a blessing to us is the toilet bidet seat. It is an expensive item, but has been worth it. We chose the top-of-the line bidet seat by Toto that has a remote that I mounted onto the wall next to the toilet with heavy-duty Velcro.

A bidet seat acts like a bidet, in that it washes you after going to the bathroom, but it takes the place of a normal toilet seat on top of a regular toilet.

This is helpful for back issues and any movement problems because the work is done mostly by the seat’s cleaning sprays, and all you have to do is dry yourself with a few sheets of toilet paper without the usual twisting and turning needed with regular toilet cleaning.

After we started to use the bidet seat, we realized that it also helps with issues of constipation because the warm sprays actually help to relax that

part of the body to make going to the bathroom easier. My husband, who was a skeptic, is now a believer in bidet seats. For me as a caregiver, this will help in the future when assisting John with cleaning will be more of an issue. I think that this item alone can keep John at home for extra months because it reduces both the stress and some of the physical labor involved with toileting.

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I selected attractive oval-shaped handholds for the shower and toilet areas. They do the job with a sense of style. Another addition was a motion-sensitive overhead light, which turns on automatically when you step in or near the bathroom door.

Not long after remodeling, the new bathroom was put to the test when the toilet overflowed.

What would have taken two hours to clean with significant back stress took me about twenty minutes with no back stress. It was not hard or stressful thanks to the new room design. Both of us were glad that we had changed the space to be more user-friendly, sooner rather than later.

This is a slightly modified excerpt from Treasures in the Darkness: Extending the Early Stage of Lewy Body Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s Disease

By Pat Snyder The book can be found on Amazon.com.

Bathroom Redesigned for Ease of Use in 2009

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Massage Therapy: Just the Facts,

By Laura Allen, BA, NCTMB Please!

Massage therapy can be helpful for a number of things. While some massage therapists want to think it’s good for whatever ails you, we prefer to be more cautious in making claims we can’t back up. In 70+ years of existence, the American Massage Therapy Association has approved 11 position statements about what good a massage can do. These statements are backed up by research that has been published in peer-reviewed medical journals: • Massage therapy can help improve sleep.

• Massage therapy is a beneficial part of integrative treatment for fibromyalgia.

• Massage therapy can be effective for low back pain.

• Massage can reduce symptoms of depression.

• Those who participate in exercise, including athletes in training, can benefit from massage.

• Massage can be effective for tension headaches.

• Massage can aid in pain relief.

• Massage therapy can improve the quality of life for those in hospice and palliative care.

• Massage therapy may benefit newborns.

• Massage therapy can be a valuable component of a wellness program.

• Massage therapy can relieve stress.

There are also things massage can’t do. Massage therapy is not a detoxification treatment, contrary to the unsupported claims made by many massage therapists. The word toxin has been thrown around more than a basketball at the ACC playoffs.

Unless you were bitten by a poisonous critter or received chemotherapy recently, you don’t have toxins. Normal metabolic waste is not the same thing as a toxin, and in any case, we can’t squeeze it out of you, no matter how much we’d like to. Massage therapy does not disperse lactic acid from the muscles after exercise; in fact, research has shown that massage actually inhibits that process. Unless you are having a problem pregnancy, there is no reason why you should not receive massage in the first trimester—and any other time. If you are having a problem pregnancy, then ask your doctor if massage is safe for you. Another myth is that people with cancer shouldn’t receive massage. Radiation can cause brittleness of the bones, so if you have received that, you are not a good candidate for deep massage, but a relaxing Swedish massage is fine. If you are currently receiving chemotherapy, check with your physician; you may be advised to wait until your chemo ends.

Your massage therapist should be licensed and research literate— not lagging behind the times and feeding you false information.

Laura Allen, BA, NCTMB, is an internationally known instructor and the author of four massage therapy textbooks. She is the owner of THERASSAGE in Rutherfordton.

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

Chamber Content Rutherford History ...32 Rutherford Life Services ...33 Go-Forth Services ...33 New Business & Industry Update ...34 TDA Alliance Conference ...34 Smith’s Drugs of Forest City ...35 Local Radio Celebration ...35 Honda of Forest City ...36 Ellenboro Upholstery Supply Co. ...37 La Strada at Lake Lure ...37 Rutherford County History ...38 The Bechtler Mini Site Historic Park ...41 South Mountian Christian Camp Ribbon Cutting ...41 Isothermal Community College ...43 Rutherford County Schools ...43

HAPPY NEW YEARS !! Some of us brought in the New Year at a party; some of us were asleep before the clock struck midnight. Regardless of the category we place ourselves; the New Year is here. Most of us made resolutions; some of which have already been broken; or as I like to say, amended. We all resolve to have a better year than last; regardless of how good we had it the year before. What would you like 2013 to look like?

Of course, we all are hopeful that we have seen the worst of economic times and our dreams now have a better chance of being fulfilled. The county may have a great deal to look forward to in 2013. I say, may have, because the end result of 2013 depends on what we choose to make it.

It is essential that we develop a sense of County Pride; celebrating the successes of others and recognizing how we are a county family. When we, as a County Family pull together; we can accomplish so much more than we can as individuals who care about the quality of life in this county.

Let’s make a commitment to accent the positive this year; looking for the good. Let’s take the time to be less territorial and become inclusive; celebrating the efforts of the many wonderful agencies that work to make Rutherford county a better place in which to live. Let’s take the time to thank our hospital, school system, community college, businesses and industries for providing us with the services and jobs that make our lives better. Let’s take the time to encourage our elected officials in the commitments they make to provide services to our county. We, the citizens of Rutherford, make a big difference when we encourage one another. With a new found energy and a vision of a better tomorrow; 2013 will be a great year.

Staff Photographer: Everette Murray

Contributing Writers: M.A. Andrews Jim Bishop Chivous Bradley Tom Byers Joyce Forbes Renee Howard, PharmD Joe Mazur Dr. Barbara Parker Mike Saunders David Spillman Michele Yelton

Golf Tournament Yes, we know it’s Winter; but the Chamber Golf Tournament will be here before you know it. Last year we filled all our slots and had a waiting list. Don’t get left out; start thinking about the team you want to field for this event. Again this year, the winners will receive cash money. Everyone will get plenty of food and all of us will have an opportunity to have a day of fun.

Chamber Board of Directors ...44 Clark Poole - Chamber Director MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS A-1 Vacuum, Scents, Janitorial Steffanie Barger 352 West Main Street Forest City, NC 28043 828-245-4977 *Janitorial Products

Caldwell Construction Services Brad Caldwell PO Box 1659 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 828-429-3144

Bella Mia Designs Cindy Adair PO Box 1425 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 828-287-2067

Dawna Edwards 249 Harrill Road Forest City, NC 28043 828-289-80789

*Interior Design

*Construction Services

*Mary Kay Beauty Consultant

Fifth Third Bank Linda Marsh 112 North Main Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139 828-755-3095

Rutherford Manor Apt. Della Rose Stacey 775 South Church Street Forest City, NC 28043 828-245-5974

Rutherford Everyday Everette Murray 162 North Main St. Rutherfordton, NC 28139 828-429-4855

The Blood Connection Iris Hood-Bell 1099 Bracken Road Piedmont, SC 29673 864-255-5000

*Financial Services

*Magazine publication

*Affordable Housing

*Blood Donation Center

The Bostic Lincoln Center Lydia Clontz PO Box 153 Bostic, NC 28018 828-245-9800 *Museum

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

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Rutherford History North State Gas Services

By Tom Byers

North State Gas Service and its predecessor company have been providing propane service to households and businesses of Rutherford County for 75 years. And North State’s Rutherford County roots extend back still further.

In the early years of the 20th century, Ellenboro native B.B. Byers was employed by the Standard Oil Company to distribute petroleum products throughout the county. In those days, Standard Oil’s primary consumer product was kerosene used for lighting.

Deliveries to retailers, typically country stores, were made via horsedrawn tank wagon.

Rural roads that turned to mush in rainy weather often made transport challenging, and on his rounds B.B. frequently lodged overnight with local families.

father’s health having failed significantly. Changes taking place in the industry during the post-war period caused James to determine to become an independent dealer rather than remain a Standard franchisee. In 1947, he entered into a business partnership with Emory Deviney of Spindale who, like B.B., had at an earlier time been a Standard Oil employee. James and Emory formed a corporation that was given the name North State Gas Service, and in 1948 they built a propane storage plant between Forest City and Spindale at the site that remains North State headquarters today.

In the favorable post-war economic climate, the new business flourished. After a time, in order to devote his time and resources more fully to his also-flourishing Deviney Oil Service, Emory sold his share of North State to James. Their period of partnership had been exceptionally amicable, and the two remained fast friends for the rest of their lives.

During the war years, in 1943, James had married Louise Jones, a Shelby native who prior to their marriage had for a time taught at Harris School As the years progressed, while living in Forest City.

B.B. moved on to other With G.I. Bill financing responsibilities with the couple built a home in the company, and Forest City after the war, by the 1930’s he had and over the course of time Some of the team today (L to R): Caleb Morrow, retired. In 1938, his son they became the parents Danny Wall, Wendell Vaughn, Chris Smith, Chris James was approaching of five sons. As the boys Harris, Beverly Stafford, Brien Hunter, Stuart Byers, graduation from UNCgrew up, each of them took Caleb Byers, Kay Whittemore, Burwell Byers, Remona Chapel Hill.

Because an interest in the family Glover, John Byers, William Smith, Bruce Byers the Depression made business, and the three it especially difficult to youngest of them – Bruce, find employment, B.B. suggested to James that he consider Stuart and Burwell – eventually chose to make it their fullstarting his own enterprise. He proposed that James seek time work. As they gained experience through the years, a Standard Oil distributorship for propane, at that time a James increasingly transferred management responsibility relatively new product that Standard was marketing under to them, and they continue to manage the company today. the brand name Essotane.

James died in 1999, but his sons state that a day seldom passes that they don’t call to mind some principle their James decided to pursue the idea and was successful in father instilled in them. obtaining such a distributorship. He began work at the new business the same month he graduated from college.

Over the decades since the company’s founding, the nature Because his father had agreed to assist on a part-time basis of its operations has evolved considerably. In the early with marketing and administrative chores, and because he days, propane was used primarily for cooking. James gave wanted to allow for the possibility that his older brother many homemakers their first demonstration of “cooking Henry and his younger brother Tom might someday join with gas.” In the present day, propane remains extremely the business, James chose the name B.B. Byers & Sons. He popular as a cooking fuel, but in addition propane is widely made his first installation in Cliffside in the spring of 1938. used for water heating, central heating, space heating, gas logs and fireplace inserts. New technologies, such The business grew moderately but steadily. However, after as tankless water heaters and high efficiency furnaces, the U.S. was drawn into World War II by the attack on Pearl continue to create new demand for what North State likes to Harbor, all three Byers sons entered the military. James call “Earth’s most versatile fuel.” arranged for the business to be carried on as best he could when he left for Army service.

Though residential users continue to be at the core of North State’s business, the company also serves a large and diverse During the course of the war, both Henry and Tom Byers range of commercial, industrial and agricultural users. tragically lost their lives as pilots in the Army Air Corps.

James returned to take up the business on his own, his Rutherford County continues to be the center of North State’s

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Today some members of the fourth generation of Byers’ are at work in the company. In addition, North State has always aimed to provide stable and satisfying employment to nonfamily members of their team. Through the years, a number of individuals have made North State their primary lifetime employer.

And in the year ahead, thanks to the patronage of thousands of loyal Rutherford County customers, North State will have the great good fortune of marking the diamond jubilee anniversary of the company’s founding.

by David Spillman

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Safely Preventing and Controlling Household Pests

operations, but the company also serves each of the North Carolina counties surrounding Rutherford. In addition to their main office on US 74-Business West in Forest City, the company has a branch office on US 221-Business South in Marion. The company also maintains satellite gas storage facilities in Cleveland, McDowell and western Rutherford Counties.

As the temperatures drop this winter, rodents and other pests will be seeking shelter. If you are like most home owners, you want to keep these critters out. Below is a collection of tips to help accomplish this goal: 1. Seal all cracks, gaps or holes in the foundation of the house. Smaller cracks can be sealed with an appropriate silicone based caulk. Larger holes can be temporarily sealed with a combination of steel wool and expanding foam (Great Stuff!).

2. Eliminate any exposed food inside the home. You can do this by sealing stored foods in sturdy containers. Discard crumbs or scraps into a sealed trash container, keeping in mind that even food left in the trash overnight can attract pests.

3. Take extra care in keeping the kitchenware, dishes, counters, and cabinets clean. One of the most overlooked areas that crumbs accumulate is underneath the refrigerator. Make sure to pull it out periodically and vacuum up what you find.

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By Mike Saunders

100+ ATTEND INAUGURAL TDA ALLIANCE CONFERENCE

By Michele Yelton

Horsehead Corporation is on track to employ 250 employees in the third quarter of 2013. Recruitment activities have included briefing sessions in the Library Auditorium of Isothermal Community College on October 22 and 23, and December 10 and 11, 2012.

SPINDALE, N.C. (NOV. 15, 2012): More than 100 Rutherford County tourism stakeholders and business leaders attended the inaugural Rutherford County Tourism Development Alliance Conference at the Foundation Performing Arts Center in Spindale on Thursday, Nov. 8.

They currently have 10 employees and are scheduled to have 48 in March, 86 in April, 147 in May, 240 in June and ready for production in July of 2013. They are currently accepting applications for positions at the new plant and are offering informational meetings in the county to discuss the facility and the hiring process.

From 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. attendees enjoyed workshops and seminars on customer service, hospitality, marketing, and public relations. Guest speakers from across the state traveled to participate in the conference, and attendees were enamored with the quality of instruction they received and the conference as a whole. Kay Dittmer, chair of the Lake Lure Olympiad Sports Festival, was very pleased with the speakers.

Applications are being accepted at the Forest City Employment Security Commission located at 139 East Trade Street, Forest City, NC, 28043.

Pasta Prima (home of Valley Fine Foods) a Californiabased food manufacturer known for its natural pasta products, will open its new East Coast Operations Center in Forest City. They are taking applications at the Employment Security Commission in Forest City and are currently hiring and plan to open in January, 2013.

Both new businesses are working closely with Isothermal Community College and participated in the Job Fair for Region C, held at Isothermal Community College on October 5, 2012. Customized Training and Development is working with both companies to develop and deliver customized training for the new workers. The good news is that, as the county rebuilds its economy with a diverse collection of businesses, Isothermal is here to provide tools needed to train the area’s workforce.

ICC is currently working with Eaton, Trelleborg, Facebook, Milliken and Timken in Rutherford County and Timken in Polk County.

“All of the sessions were fantastic,” emphasized Dittmer. [The TDA] chose great speakers who provided wonderful information and gave us a lot to think about.”

Keynote speaker Lynn Davis Minges, Assistant Secretary of North Carolina Division of Tourism, Marketing and Global Branding, reaffirmed attendees’ confidence in the growing tourism industry.

Minges reported that while the state ranks at a low 26th in the country for its meager tourism budget, North Carolina is currently the fifth most visited state in the country.

Furthermore, TDA Executive Director Michelle Whitaker gave a positive update on the health of Rutherford County’s tourism industry, which is the fastest growing in Western N.C. Whitaker reported that the amount of revenue collected from the lodging tax to date this fiscal year is Photography Provided By Michelle Yelton of already more than any other the McConnenell Group Public Relations, Inc. year including the year the 2006 HGTV Dream Home was built.

The TDA team is already looking forward to next year’s conference and grateful to the stakeholders who participated this year.

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“The TDA is very appreciative of everyone who took time out of their schedules to spend a full day with us,” said Whitaker. “We know their time is valuable, and we are encouraged to hear how pleased people were with the conference. We look forward to growing together and supporting one another as we continue to give visitors the best experience possible here in Rutherford County.”

Visit the TDA Alliance website at www.TDAAlliance.com for resources from the Alliance Conference including copies of the speakers’ PowerPoint presentations.

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By Jim Bishop

Take Charge of Your Lifestyle in the New Year Renee Howard, PharmD The benefits of weight loss are numerous. Not only is it the first and sometimes best treatment for diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, maintaining a healthy weight will give you more confidence and allow you to be more active.

Take Charge is a lifestyle modification program offered at Smith’s Drugs. We encourage participants to stop the things that are bringing harm to their body and form new healthy habits that result in permanent changes to their lifestyle. Our program is centered on providing instruction on controlling portion sizes, incorporating exercise into your daily routine, and how to eat a well balanced diet that consists of all the major food groups, such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Your progress is monitored through analyzing the amount of fat and lean weight in your body and checking your metabolism. To effectively lose weight, it is common to restrict calories but you should never starve yourself. Your body needs energy and if you do not provide your body with enough calories to function it will break down your lean weight.

Losing lean weight, such as your muscles, is never positive because it will lower your metabolism and make it harder to lose weight. The scale can be deceiving when monitoring your progress in a weight loss program because you may not be losing pounds but you could still be converting fat to lean weight.

When starting a weight loss program you should set realistic goals from the beginning. Do not set goals that are unreasonable or unhealthy. Being able to reach your goals will give you confidence and more motivation to continue your weight loss plan long term. Do not be intimidated by starting a weight loss program. Start out with a few changes at a time so that it is not overwhelming and always try to keep a positive attitude.

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The same year Tasters Choice introduced instant coffee, mini-skirts, fishnet panty-hose were all the rage, and the first ever pictures of Earth were sent back to us from the moon’s orbit; WCAB Radio went on the air. WCAB started in October 1966 on 1520 AM by founders Charles Melton and Clayton Sparks. A few short months later, WCAB was granted permission by the Federal Communications Commission of Washington D.C. to move to frequency 590.

Low dial frequencies are premium positions and WCAB was fortunate to be able to choose AM 590. WCAB was authorized to broadcast only during daylight hours in the early years of operation with pre-sunrise authorization.

That meant that WCAB could sign on an hour before sunrise and had to sign off at sundown. Years later the FCC granted WCAB the authorization to broadcast 24 hours.

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Charles Melton was employed at WBBO-AM-FM in Forest City working for the Anderson family who owned several radio stations, The Forest City Courier and The Spindale Sun newspapers. Not wanting to offend the Anderson family, and wanting to stay employed Melton called on Sparks to file for the frequency in Spark’s name.

They became partners and lifelong friends. When the application was approved by the Federal Communications Commission, Charles resigned from WBBO and proceeded to build a radio station later to called WCAB. The CAB in the call-letters stand for Charles and Bud. From day one, WCAB has been a successful local radio station thanks, in part, to the vision of Charles Melton and Bud Sparks.

When Melton decided it was time to put his “golden voice” to rest and retire from the business he called Jim Bishop to see if he wanted to purchase the station. Fulfilling a long time dream of his, Bishop said yes to the deal and August 1, 1984 the FCC did their part and Bishop became owner of Isothermal Broadcasting Company, Inc working as WCAB. Many changes have taken place over the years such as adding a lot of sports broadcast, more news and talk, and a blend of music from the past with the present. The one “main-stay” that has not changed over the years is the very popular “Call Around News Report” heard each morning and afternoon. According to Bishop “the morning report has been so popular over the years it would be foolish to do away with it.”

Since its beginning WCAB has experienced a power increase, 24-hour broadcasting, a simulcast over Northland Cable Channel 5, streaming locally produced programs over the Internet and a local surge of popularity and support from the listeners. Jim Bishop has hosted the morning show for over 20 years and along with a team made up of Lou Gilliam, Tom Greene, Tracy Houser, Todd Kiser, and Jay Coomes, which has seen phenomenal growth and loyal support from the community. Bishop said, “We have always wanted to be a ‘local’ station to support and serve the ‘local’ community. Serving a community like Rutherford County and supporting the local market place has been exciting for us, ” said Bishop. Let’s look forward to another 47 years. “Is everybody in?”

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By Joyce Forbes

On a spring morning in April, 1966, Paul Short, a young man with a dream and few dollars in his pocket, opened Ellenboro Upholstery Supply Company, Inc., 138 Paul Street, Ellenboro, NC to the public offering quality upholstery and drapery fabrics at discount prices. Foam rubber, vinyl, and upholstery supplies supplied the needs of upholsterers.

Growth continued with new outlets being opened in Shelby, NC and Greenville, SC doing business as All American Fabrics. In the 1980’s three more outlets were opened in Spartanburg, SC , Myrtle Beach, SC and Charlotte, NC. With a heavy emphasis on quality products and customer service, the business flourished allowing distribution sales and service in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.

Trucks traveled with sales and service to over one thousand upholsterers in these locations. With the support of twenty seven employees, the business thrived providing upholstery and drapery fabrics, foam rubber, vinyl and upholstery supplies to local markets. Reupholstering and the building of new furniture were also added.

A change in management occurred in 1997 when the founder of the company passed away. His wife, Joyce, assumed the role of president of the company, and it continued to operate smoothly under her direction.

In 1999, Joyce married Robert (Bob) Forbes who also had experience in textile and management operations. He has acquired part ownership of the company as well as comanagement of business operations.

By Joe Mazur

La Strada is a romantic Italian restaurant overlooking beautiful Lake Lure. It is located at 2693 Memorial Hwy across from the beach. Come visit us and surround yourself with plush mountains and a picturesque lake while you dine on our elevated covered terrace. We hope our rich family traditions and vintage recipes will provide a wonderful dining experience.

In 1974, La Strada opened the first of several locations in Charlotte, North Carolina. Starting as a small family business specializing in New York style brick oven pizza and traditional Italian cuisine; word quickly spread about the great food and La Strada became a Charlotte favorite. After over 35 years of serving great food in Charlotte, La Strada and the original family members have come to Lake Lure with their family recipes offering one of the most varied and unique menus in the area. There’s something special for everyone.

In 2001, a decision was made to begin downsizing due to age consideration. Since that time, the operation has downsized to just the Ellenboro Outlet at 138 Paul Street, Ellenboro, NC. Ellenboro Upholstery continues to provide quality fabrics and services at the best possible prices. All the products sold, except vinyl are manufactured and marketed in the United States. Our reupholstering service includes furniture, boats, autos, etc. as well as the repairing of furniture. We maintain an inventory of approximately 60,000 yards of upholstery fabrics and 20,000 yards of drapery fabrics. We have a wide selection of marine vinyl, indoor-outdoor fabrics, burlap, etc.

Of the forty six plus years we have been in business, we have developed a great rapport with repeat customers as well as the new customers that we encounter. We have been fortunate to do business with customers all over the United States and as far away as British Columbia, Canada. It has been and continues to be a pleasure to provide a service to those we come in contact with each day. With gratitude to all of our customers, we say “Thank You” for allowing us to be of service to you.

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Your event can be held indoors or outdoors. Indoors our private events room still showcases the beautiful views of Lake Lure while offering added shelter from the weather. Our outside covered patio wraps you and your guests in panoramic views of the lake and the mountains. Either way your guests will be thrilled with the food, service and scenery as they help you celebrate.

Call today (828) 625-1118 to reserve your spot and check on any special events we have going on such as our special Valentines Menu or Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve Buffet.

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Rutherford County History On a spring morning in April, 1966, Paul Short, a young Rutherford County consists of 563 square miles of land area. Among counties in Western North Carolina, only Buncombe is slightly larger. The elevation ranges from 800 feet above sea level near Cliffside to 3,967 feet atop Sugar Loaf Mountain.

There is evidence that this landscape was inhabited by Native Americans for many years before Hernando DeSoto explored the region in 1540. Shortly after his visit, the area became an important hunting territory for both the Cherokee and the Catawba but was not inhabited by either tribe.

With the establishment of Albemarle County on the Carolina coast in 1664 came interest in trading with the Indians to the west. English traders on their way to the

Cherokee were passing through the area within ten years. As county boundaries moved westward the area was not under the jurisdiction of any government but was considered part of Bath, then Craven, and New Hanover Counties before becoming part of Bladen in 1734. Bladen was split to form Anson in 1750. At that time, Anson was described as beginning at the western boundary of Bladen and extending westward. Land grants for desirable properties along major streams in what is now Rutherford County were recorded in Anson County as early as 1754. The western portion of Anson became Mecklenburg in 1762. As the French and Indian War came to an end, settlers began to come from Pennsylvania and Virginia to establish communities along the Second Broad River and Cane Creek. Others from the Charleston area settled near Broad River and Green River.

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Royal Governor William Tryon became interested in this growth and the unrest westward expansion was causing among the Cherokee. Beginning in 1769 when Tryon County was established, a series of forts was built from Earles’s Ford on North Pacolet to Montford’s Cove. Governor Tryon supervised the survey of a Cherokee Boundary in 1776.

This survey set the western boundary of the county, at least temporarily, on a line from Tryon Mountain in present day Polk County to Pinnacle in McDowell. In the summer of 1776 Cherokee war parties, encouraged by the British, attacked several settlements in Tryon County. General Griffith Rutherford led a retaliatory raid across the Blue Ridge against the Cherokee which destroyed thirty-six of their towns.

Except for a few random raids, the Cherokee were no longer a threat to the county.

Rutherford County was created from the western portion of Old Tryon County April 14, 1779 and named for the hero of the Cherokee War. At that time, Rutherford extended from the Old Post Road in what is now Cleveland County to the Cherokee Boundary near Old Fort and then south along the Eastern Continental Divide to the South Carolina line which was not well defined. Gilbert Town became the county seat.

It was generally thought by settlers that there was no western boundary as a result of the Cherokee having been defeated.

Until territory to the west became new counties, people living outside the defined boundaries of Rutherford came to Gilbert Town for governmental affairs. During the next century, portions of the county were used to form Cleveland, McDowell, Burke, Henderson, Buncombe, and Polk Counties.

As the British strategy moved to the southern colonies, both Georgia and South Carolina appeared to be firmly in

spread into Western North Carolina, upper South Carolina, and into Georgia. Rutherford County became the center of the gold mining region.

In 1830 the Bechtler family, who had emigrated from Pforzheim in Germany via New York and Philadelphia, opened a watchmaking and jewelry business in Rutherfordton.

The following year they began minting gold coins and, in 1832, they minted the first gold dollar in America. Over a period of about eighteen years, the Bechtler Mint produced gold coinage with a value in excess of 2.25 million dollars.

The August 16 British victory over General Horatio Gates at In the fall of 2012, UNC Public Television released a Camden gave the Loyalist leaders great confidence in their documentary film highlighting the history of the Bechtler ability to take North Carolina.

Sir Henry Clinton directed Major Patrick Ferguson to move into Rutherford County.

Ferguson was expected to recruit more Loyalists from the area and to subdue Rutherford, Burke and Lincoln Counties while local Tories were to incite the southern Indians to invade the Holston and Watauga settlements. When Ferguson attacked a small patriot militia unit at Gilbert Town the first week in September, Shelby had already gone across the mountains while Hampton and McDowell were seven miles north of Gilbert Town.

Loyalist Lt. Alexander Chesney recorded in his diary that scarcely a day passed without some action.

Following a skirmish known as the Battle of Cane Creek, Hampton and McDowell retreated to the Watauga settlements. Gilbert Town remained Ferguson’s headquarters until October 2.

Mint. During the same time period, the TDA opened the Bechtler House as a museum in commemoration of The patriots returned to Gilbert Town on October 4, with Rutherfordton’s 225th Anniversary. Rutherford County also militia units from both sides of the Blue Ridge, only to find opened the historic mint site on Gilboa Church Road to the Ferguson gone. The valiant Americans, who came to be public. known as the Over Mountain men, were able to locate the Loyalist army at Kings Mountain. The battle on October 7, From the mid 1830’s until the beginning of the War Between which resulted in Ferguson’s total defeat, was later referred the States, the county experienced a time of relative prosperity. to by Theodore Roosevelt as “the turning point of the Churches and little one-room school houses were built in a Revolutionary War”. number of communities. Farm income was up and investors came to the area. Rutherford County, in large measure, With independence and a more stable American government opposed secession. But, when Fort Sumter was fired upon the county seat was moved, in 1787, to the new town of and President Lincoln ordered North Carolina to send troops Rutherfordton, known then as Rutherford Court House or to put down the “rebellion”, citizens of the county decided to Rutherford Town. The county’s economy remained mostly support the Confederacy rather than to fight their neighbors. agrarian, but by the late 1780’s two iron foundries were in Not including those who joined the Confederate army in operation at High Shoals. Within a few years, cotton gins began Spartanburg County or the Home Guards, Rutherford to dot the landscape. The availability of iron implements, provided 1,734 men to the Confederate cause. along with the mechanization of cotton processing, helped to make cotton an important crop in the county. After the large Reconstruction brought a sense of fear to local citizens. nugget John Reed had been using as a doorstop in Cabarrus Almost every family had lost at least one member in the war.

County was identified as gold in 1802, gold mining gradually The state had been so devastated that there was little money

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the hands of Loyalist forces. Gilbert Town and Rutherford County began to play an important role in the War for Independence. Militia Colonels Andrew Hampton from Rutherford, Charles McDowell from Burke, and Isaac Shelby from the Holston Valley to the northwest, could easily enter upstate South Carolina to engage with the enemy, return to Gilbert Town to regroup, and plan new offensives. These patriot units made strong showings in six significant battles in the Spartanburg District during the summer of 1780, but suffered considerable casualties.

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for improvements. Farmers could not sell their crops, so many moved to more western states and others resorted to selling their corn by the gallon in the form of “moonshine” whiskey.

The people did see a need for education, so several private and church related schools were opened, and the old militia districts were replaced with townships. Elected county commissioners replaced the local justices who had previously been appointed.

With the completion of two rail roads funded by bonds, industrialization began to take place in the county by the late 1880’s and early 1890’s. R. R. Haynes, S. B. Tanner, and J. S. Spencer started construction on the Henrietta Mill in 1887. By 1882, it was the largest factory of any kind in the state. A larger Plant Number Two, later known as Caroleen, and the Florence Mill soon followed. Hundreds of people changed from farming to textile work and the county’s economy was revitalized. By the 1920’s Rutherford County had a modern hospital, most schools were consolidated into modern brick buildings, and a paved state highway was finished to the newly completed Lake Lure.

During the 1930’s, Rutherford county suffered through the Great Depression with the rest of the country. By the end of the decade some new textile firms had located in the county, a county library with a book mobile was established, and progress began to be enjoyed once again. Construction began on the Duke Power Steam Plant at Cliffside which was the largest monetary investment by a single industry in the history of the county. In 1941, World War II put one-fourth of the county’s work force in service. The increased demand on fewer workers brought about greater mechanization by 1945. Many of the county’s textile plants began to work on government contracts and production per acre on farms increased dramatically. The county’s first radio station, WBBO, opened in 1947.

Rutherford provided more than her fair share of soldiers to the Korean War during the 1950’s. Two young men from the county, Bryant Womack and Jerry Crump, were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and courage above the call of duty. Consolidation of the High Schools in the Chase and East Rutherford districts took place in the early 1960’s. A more diversified industrial base came into being during this time period. Isothermal Community College began offering classes in 1965. Burlington Industries dedicated their J. C. Cowan plant in 1965.

Much material progress was made in the county during the last years of the twentieth century. The Rutherford County Airport opened in 1975. The local textile industry began to decline during the 1990’s. Elementary schools were beginning to be strategically located according to population centers.

Between 1998 and 2008, almost every elementary school in the county was replaced, while the middle schools and high schools were renovated. This gave Rutherford County the distinction of having some of the most modern school facilities in North Carolina. The first public state charter school in the county opened in 1999. Many miles of rural water lines were installed and broadband internet service was made available to schools and emergency services. Duke Energy began construction on a state of the art coal fired steam unit at the Cliffside site.

The past four years have seen location of a back-up data center for the State of North Carolina, a multi-million dollar Facebook social media center, announcement of Horsehead Zinc recycling operations, and Valley Fine Foods. While decline in the textile industry has caused high unemployment in the county, Rutherford appears to be poised for an upswing.

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The Bechtler Mini Site Historic Park

The Bechtler Ribbon Cutting

By M.A. Andrews The Bechtler Mint Site Historic Park is now open! The site where the first gold dollar coin in the United States was minted is now an interpretive public park.

In the 1830s, Christopher Bechtler, Sr. brought in jewelry and gunsmithing skills to Rutherfordton from Germany.

It wasn’t long before minting coins for local commerce was his primary business. Over a ten year period, the Bechtler Mint was the most successful private mint in U.S. history, minting more than $2.25 million worth of coins including the nation’s first one dollar denomination.

The site of the mint was in private ownership for years before the Rutherford County Historical Society approached a timber company about donating a portion of the property. The three-acre donation was then turned over to Rutherford County to manage.

The three-acre park features four two-sided interpretive signs, an old mine entrance, parking and a walking trail. A significant amount of work went in to improving the mine area to make it safe and attractive to visitors.

South Mountain Christian Camp Ribbon Cutting South Mountain Christian Camp held the official ribbon cutting for their disc golf course on Saturday, October 27th.

The course features 18 holes with three sets of tees for players of all ages and is open to the public for $2 per person.

Multiple local contractors help make the project a success including the site preparation by H&R Landscaping and Grading and mine site improvements by Knight Strategies. Lynn Padgett designed the interpretive signs and Ornamentals designed the frame for those signs.

The project was jointly funded by Rutherford County and the Rutherford County Tourism Development Authority.

More improvements to the site will be added as resources allow including a pavilion and a visitor center with bathrooms and picnic tables.

To get involved, contact the Friends of Bechtler through their website at www.friendsofbechtler.org.

Pictured left to right: Ann Sollars, Randy Neyer, Art Reagle, Ray Lee, O.A. Fish, Dale Sollars, Steve Collins.

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Rutherford County Schools Then and Now

By Dr. Barbara Parker and staff of Rutherford County Schools

Since the state of North Carolina passed legislation in 1877 to create the Rutherford County Board of Education, the system has been in a constant state of progression in order to offer the best educational opportunities for students.

The first recorded meeting of the Rutherford County Board of Education was in 1879. During that meeting the board appointed committeemen for 106 school districts.

Community schools of that day consisted of small frame buildings with very few students and one to two teachers per school.

The number of schools in Rutherford County remained fairly constant until the early 1920s when consolidation and a host of new school buildings reduced the number of schools to seventy-four. According to the August 31,

1963, issue of THE STATE magazine, “The Forest City (Cool Springs district) school system was a pioneer in consolidation and curriculum reform and won many honors. It introduced such novelties (for that time) as music instruction (1926).”

Additionally, THE STATE (August 31, 1963) reports, “In 1929, it was boasted that the Rutherford County School System had made more progress in the past ten years than any other in North Carolina. In 1918, it said, school property was worth $57,000; in 1929, $1,312,000. The revival started with a bond issue in Forest City, bringing the county to rank 7th in the state. In 1928 the Rutherford County Schools’ enrollment ranked fourth in North Carolina with an average daily attendance of 8,447.” Also during that ten-year period, the length of the school term expanded from 103 to 157 days.

Over the course of the next forty years, small community schools were replaced by larger consolidated schools, including three high schools. R-S Central High School was established in 1925, Chase High School in 1960 and East Rutherford High School in 1962. These high schools represent Rutherford County Schools’ (RCS) current school districts. Ten elementary and three middle schools feed into the three high schools.

In addition to the three traditional high schools there are also two other options for RCS students: Rutherford Opportunity Center (ROC), an alternative high school, and Rutherford Early College High School (REaCH), where students not only earn a high school diploma but have the opportunity to earn an Associate’s Degree as well. Student enrollment in Rutherford County Schools today is nearly 9,000 with students currently attending 180 days.

Additionally, Rutherford County Schools is the largest employer in Rutherford County.

In 1989, the Robert and Janice McNair Educational Foundation was created with

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As technology began to change exponentially in the late 1990s and early 2000s, it became more available to schools and has changed the way educators think about organizing classrooms and educating students. Students must be prepared with 21st century skills in order to be successful in a global community. Rutherford County Schools’ classrooms are structured to promote student engagement, collaboration with peers, critical thinking resulting in problem solving and literacy in multiple content areas.

Technology is one of many tools used daily in classrooms to facilitate the development of these skills.

The Rutherford County Schools’ Education Foundation was established in 2010 for the purpose of supporting the Rutherford County Schools’ effort to provide a world-class education for all students. The Foundation’s initial focus centered on providing financial support for the district in order to equip each classroom with 21st century learning tools, including interactive whiteboards and document cameras. It also focused upon garnering community support for the provision of laptops to all students in sixth through twelfth grade.

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The Foundation and the Rutherford County Schools’ efforts allowed the vision to be realized during the 2010-2011 school year when Rutherford County Schools launched the first phase of its Going G.L.O.B.A.L (Growing Learning Opportunities Beyond All Limits) initiative.

A key component to this project is the 1:1 laptop initiative, which provides a laptop for all middle and high school teachers and students. Laptops are used both at home and school to complete homework assignments and other tasks.

North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue announced in November 2012 that Rutherford County Schools has earned recognition as a North Carolina Innovator in Digital Learning. Rutherford County Schools was one of only ten schools/districts recognized across the state. Quality factors were judged in the areas of curriculum and instruction, professional development, student learning outcomes and several other areas.

While the number of schools that compose Rutherford County Schools has changed dramatically since the early years of education, the look of the classroom has changed even more dramatically. However, the focus of the system is still the same – a high quality education for ALL students.

Who knows what the next century will bring? Reflecting over the past century demonstrates one thing for sure Rutherford County citizens are innovators and leaders who are up to the task!

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students in the Class of 1990 being the first beneficiaries of the programs provided by the Foundation. One of the early assumptions was if students were helped through the first year of college, they would be able to rely on other resources to finish their education. The McNair Foundation offers programming including mentoring, summer transition programs and financial aid support for high school students and their families, including a scholarship program that has benefitted many students since its inception. While the Foundation originally supported students in the East District only, McNair programs and support are now available in all of the traditional high schools. Last year 88 scholarships totaling over $500,000 were awarded by the Foundation to Rutherford County students.

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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

Jason Harrill First Vice President

Dan Thomas Vice President

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Debbie Gettys Office Manager

Cooper Flack President

Barbara Keever Vice President

CHAMBER STAFF

Clark Poole Director

Officers

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

CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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