Rutherford Weekly 5-30-24

The Griffith Rutherford Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is pleased to announce the winners of the State JAC, Southeastern Division (seven southeastern states) and National levels of judging of the 2023-2024 Junior American Citizens Contest (JAC). This is an annual contest sponsored by the Griffith Rutherford Chapter to promote

good citizenship, history, and patriotism. The National contest’s theme for the 2023-2024 school year was “Sparkling in the Stars with the 50th Anniversary of the NASA Space Shuttle Program”. The JAC Contest in Rutherford County is for students in grades 3rd through 8th in public, private, charter and home school situations. The students in 3rd through 5th grades could choose to compete in any of the following contest areas: designing a stamp, drawing a poster, creating original digital art, writing and drawing a graphic novel/comic, writing original poetry, writing a short story, producing a banner, submitting a photo essay, or conducting and writing about a community service project completed in 2023. Those students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades could compete in any of the following categories: drawing a poster, creating original digital art, writing original poetry, writing and drawing a graphic novel/comic, writing a short story, producing a banner, submitting a photo essay, or conducting and writing about a community service project. The local portion of this

This year the JAC Committee received 627 entries from 635 entrants in the following categories: Stamp Design, Poster, Banner, Poem, and Short Story. The Griffith Rutherford Chapter sent to the North Carolina State DAR JAC judging 24 entries from 28 students. The following students’ entries were judged:

First Place

EAST RUTHERFORD MIDDLE

SCHOOL (ERMS)- 7th graders Izabella Greene, Kimberly Swink and Natalie Water all in Poster

HARRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 3rd grader Harper Jackson in Stamp Design and 4th grader Colton Robbins in Short Story

LAKE LURE CLASSICAL ACADEMY (LLCA)- 3rd graders Holden Hughes and another both in Poster, a 5th grader and 6th grader Allison McBrayer both in Poster

MOUNT VERNON-RUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 5th grader Edwin Galvez in Stamp Design

Colton Robbins- 4th grader at Harris in Short Story, Holden Hughes and another- both 3rd graders at LLCA and Allison McBrayer- 6th grader at LLCA all in Poster, Edwin Galvez 5th grader at Mount Vernon-Ruth in Stamp Design, Masen Holland- 3rd grader at Rutherfordton and Alina Cabrera 5th grader at Rutherfordton both in Stamp Design, Alana Lynch in Poem and Lee Newton in Stamp Design both 4th graders at Spindale, Niya Macopson, Melody Davis, Eva Ryan, Megan Wilson and Brayden Jonas- 5th graders at Trinity Christian in Banner, Nolan Jones in Short Story and Makenna Carpenter in Short Story both 6th graders at Trinity Christian, C J McKeithan in Short Story and Bailey Wiig in Short Story both 7th graders at Trinity Christian, Ella Hawkins in Short Story and Colby Whiteside in Short Story both 8th graders at Trinity Christian.

RUTHERFORDTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL- 3rd graders Ava McClung and Masen Holland both in Stamp Design, and 5th graders Alina Cabrera and Luke Jackson both in Stamp Design SPINDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL4th graders Alana Lynch in Poem and Lee Newton in Stamp Design SUNSHINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL4th grader Aliyah Hudson in Stamp Design

TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL- 5th grader Niya Macopson, Melody Davis, Eva Ryan, Megan Wilson, and Brayden Jonas all in Banner, 6th graders Nolan Jones and Makenna Carpenter both in Short Story, 7th graders C J McKeithan and Bailey Wiig both in Short Story, and 8th graders Ella Hawkins and Colby Whiteside both in Short Story. State JAC first-place entry winners, were sent to the Southeast Division level of JAC judging where all the students received awards: Honorable Mention to Aliyah Hudson- 4th grader at Sunshine in Stamp Design, 3rd Place: Izabella Greene- 7th grader at ERMS in Poster and Ava McClung- 3rd grader at Rutherfordton in Stamp Design, a 2nd Place- 5th grader at LLCA in Poster, Kimberly Swink 7th grader at ERMS in Poster, Harper Jackson- 3rd grader at Harris in Stamp Design, and Luke Jackson- 5th grader at Rutherfordton in Stamp Design, 1st Place: Natalie Waters- 7th grader at ERMS in Poster,

From the Southeast Division judging all 17 First Place entries from the 21 students were sent to Washington, D.C. to the National JAC Contest judging. The entries were judged with the winners of each of the other 7 Divisions in the United States as per their category. The results of that judging: Participation Certificates were awarded to Alana Lynch- 4th grader from Spindale Elementary in Poem, Nolan Jones 6th grader, Makenna Carpenter 6th grader, C J McKeithan 7th grader, Bailey Wiig 7th grader, Ella Hawkins 8th grader, and Colby Whiteside 8th grader all from Trinity Christian in Short Story; 3rd Place Certificates and Medals were awarded to: 3rd graders Holden Hughes and another from Lake Lure Classical Academy in Poster, 5th grader Alina Cabrera from Rutherfordton Elementary in Stamp Design, 4th grader Lee Newton from Spindale Elementary in Stamp Design, and 5th graders Niya Macopson, Melody Davis, Eva Ryan, Megan Wilson, and Brayden Jonas from Trinity Christian in Banner; 2nd Place Certificates and Medals were awarded to: 5th grader Edwin Galvez from Mount Vernon-Ruth Elementary in Stamp Design, 3rd grader Masen Holland from Rutherfordton Elementary in Stamp Design, and 1st Place Certificates and Medals were awarded to: 7th grader Natalie Waters from East Rutherford Middle School in Poster, 4th grader Colton Robbins from Harris Elementary in Short Story, and 6th grader Allison McBrayer from Lake Lure Classical Academy in Poster.

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3rd and 4th graders: Ava McClung, Masen Holland, Harper Jackson, Lee Newton, Aliyah Hudson.

5th graders: Edwin Galvez, Brayden Jonas, Alina Cabrera, Melody Davis, Eva Ryan.

6th and 7th graders: Natalie Waters and Makenna Carpenter.

23 Rutherford County athletes will be competing in Summer Games

Special Olympics of Rutherford County (SORC) athletes, coaches and chaperones will be in Raleigh May 31-June 2 for the annual Summer Games, said Allison Dorsey Kennedy, co-coordinator for the program.

Athletes will compete in gymnastics, bowling, track and field and basketball skills.

There are 23 athletes competing from Rutherford and 19 coaches and chaperones traveling with the SORC.

Kennedy said, “there will also be lots of family and friends driving down to watch and cheer them on.”

Rutherford athletes will join the more than 1,500 Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners, individuals without intellectual disabilities, from across the state will compete in athletics, basketball, bowling, gymnastics, powerlifting, swimming and volleyball.

Athletes will compete at venues in Raleigh, Cary and Holly Springs for SONC’s largest state-level competition. As Special Olympics athletes are not asked to pay for any of the cost associated with their participation, an event of this size requires a vast amount of resources, including the support of nearly 1,000 volunteers.

Support opportunities are available for individual volunteers, groups of eight or more volunteers, individual sponsorships and corporate sponsorships.

To kick off the weekend of competition, the 2024

SONC Summer Games

Opening Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m. at Reynolds Coliseum on the North Carolina State University campus, featuring performances by Special Theatre Arts of Raleigh (STAR), Cirque de Vol and Premier School of Dance.

Admission to all SONC Summer Games competition events is free and open to the public.

Competing from Rutherford County will be:

Bowling Teams

“The Chiefs”

Amanda Whiteside

Cassandra Collier

Amber Dysart

Hartley Plyer

Yanessa Ortiz

“Judgement Day”

Jeremy Hart

Kato Porter

Erick Grondahl

Michael Cobb

Steven Camp

Unified Bowling Doubles

“Robin’s Warriors”

Darrell McEntire

Jeremy Ricketts

“Zack and Jack Show”

Zackery Arrowood

Jack Kennedy

Bowling Coaches

Bill Seeber

Joey Callahan

Billy Callahan

Athletics (Track and

Matthew Lazo

Sarah Lazo

Dana Moltrum

Teri Moltrum

Athletics Coaches

Barry Melton

Angie Melton

Basketball Skills

Kelly Arnold

Peyton Hughes

Basketball Coaches

Tommy Wilson

Erin Wilson

Gymnastics

Tea Crawford

Gymnastics Coach

Tom Crawford

About Special Olympics

North Carolina: Since 1968, the organization has used the transformative power of sports to improve the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Nearly 45,000 athletes (individuals with intellectual disabilities) and Unified partners (individuals without intellectual disabilities) in North Carolina inspire thousands of coaches, sports officials, local program committee members and event organizers involved in Special Olympics statewide. SONC offers year-round training and competition in 20 Olympictype sports on local and state levels as well as health and wellness initiatives to improve the

health status and increase access to community health resources for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Youth become agents of change through Unified Champion Schools, an education and sportsbased program created by

Special Olympics to build an inclusive environment among youth with and without intellectual disabilities as well as empower them to become youth leaders and create change in their community.

JULY 11 – 12, 2024

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Athletes shown here at the Spring Games. The Summer Games begin May 31

Cops vs Christian Ex Cons softball game Saturday

Proceeds for The House of Deliverance

On Saturday morning, June 1, the Cops vs Christian Ex Cons annual softball game begins at Crowe Park in Forest City at 10:30. At the end of the day, all proceeds from the game will go to support The House of Deliverance, a homeless shelter for women in Spindale.

Abreainn Terry, founder of The House of Deliverance, said the softball game will be a fun day while raising money for a good cause.

The Christian Ex Cons players are people in the Rutherford County community that have lived a life that led to incarceration

in their past, primarily due to past drug use. The Ex Cons are clean from drugs and give God the credit for the change in their lives, said Terry.

Sheriff Aaron Ellenburg gets a group of Rutherford County officers to play softball against the Christian Ex cons.

“It’s a fun and entertaining event where we get to come together in unity,” Terry continued.

“The House of Deliverance is a safe place women can come to when they are released from jail or prison or just to escape the life of living on the streets,” Terry continued. The home offers one year of discipleship and help for these ladies.

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“We have watched God transform lives here,” she continued.

In her role as founder of the house, Terry helps counsel the women and help them achieve goals.

Alesia Ramaey, Hannah Lovelace and Loyce Snider

The public is invited to Haynes Branch Library on Friday, June 14 at 1:30pm as Phillip White and Wayne Smith, Cliffside Historical Society members, show footage of the Cliffside community in the 1970s.

A trivia sheet will be given at the end of the program. Registration is not required and all ages are welcome.

Shot by White himself, the footage in this presentation includes the building of the clock tower, the downtown area prior to demolition, the Cliffside train, the last run of the diesel engine train, a luncheon given by Cliffside senior citizens, and various other videos.

This is an opportunity to connect with other members of the community and reminisce about days gone.

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assist Terry.

“They are vital people in this ministry,” Terry said.

“These ladies show the love of Christ to each lady we get the chance to serve.”

Admission to the softball game is $5 for adults and $2 for children. Food vendors will be on site.

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WNC Communities recognize Woodard

Lake Lure

Classical Academy

2024 graduate Westyn Woodard was recognized at a special ceremony held by the WNC Communities Foundation in Asheville as one of their scholarship Westyn received the Pat Brinkley Shumlison Memorial Scholarship valued at $500 and the George H.V. Cecil Journey Scholarship valued at $5,000 over four years. Westyn plans to attend High Point University this fall. He is the son of Cody and Tara Lembright Woodard of Lake Lure.

Shred-A-Thon & Operation Medicine

A free Shred-A-Thon and Operation Medicine Drop were held recently at the Rutherford County Senior Center. The event was made possible by grants from The N.C. Department of Insurance Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program and the N.C. Senior Medicare Patrol. These grants also provided 30 shredders that were given to seniors through drawings. Carter Harrelson with ShredAmerica estimated that 1500 pounds of paper were shredded which will now be recycled. The medicine drop was coordinated by the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, N.C. and United Way of Rutherford County. Around 30 people brought prescription and over-the-counter medications that were no longer needed. Sheriff Aaron Ellenburg reported that 12.6 pounds of pills were collected. United Way distributed 82 medicine lock boxes to participants. Billie Lister from the western region of SHIIP took the opportunity to caution seniors about the many scams they can face by telephone or internet.

Insurance Commissioner warns of door-todoor scammers posing as DOI agents

The Department of Insurance does not sell insurance, the Commissioner said

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is cautioning North Carolinians to be on the lookout for door-to-door salesmen posing as agents with the N.C. Department of Insurance who seek to sell fake insurance to unsuspecting consumers.

Agents with the department’s Criminal Investigations Division have been informed of at least two recent instances of this type of activity and are currently investigating the complaints. This is the fourth time since 2020 that there have been reports of NCDOI imposter agents acting as salesmen.

Some scammers may present a business card with a logo of the department on it. The department does not sell insurance.

“If anyone approaches or calls you stating they are selling insurance and are with the North Carolina Department of Insurance, this is obviously a scam,” Commissioner Causey said. “These impersonators are trying to scare or intimidate consumers into purchasing fraudulent insurance. Our Criminal

Investigations Division will work with other partnership law enforcement agencies to pursue and root out this type of activity by seeking maximum charges.”

Similarly, if a representative shows up claiming to be from Medicare and asking for your Social Security number, this is another sign of a scam. If anyone has information regarding imposters posing as NCDOI representatives, you can report it by calling 919.807.6840 or 888.680.7684.

LOCAL LOCAL BUY

Several area agencies set up booths to share information about their services. Article & Photos Provided By: Pat Nanney

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Gardner-Webb University officials announce the Spring 2024 academic achievements.Students who have earned a 4.0 grade point average for the semester are named to the President’s List. These students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours.

The following Rutherford County students have been recognized:

President’s List: Sandra Escalera of Forest City, Skylar Lee Hardin of Forest City, Jonah William Hill, Forest City, Kerri Lynn Lahrmer of Mooresboro, Peter Everett Moore Rutherfordton, Caitlynn Nellie Reynolds, Forest City, Caitlyn Nicole Robbins, Ellenboro, Eric Turner, Rutherfordton;

The Dean’s List is

Gardner-Webb University honor roll

composed of undergraduate college students with a grade point average of 4.0 if enrolled for 12-14 hours and 3.7 if enrolled for 15 or more hours with no grade lower than a “C.”

Dean’s List: Jennifer Dawn Armstrong, Mooresboro; Johnathan Alexander Bridges, Spindale; Lizet Escalera of Ellenboro; Jessica Michelle Greene, Mooresboro; Macy Greene, Rutherfordton; Hunter G. Lee, Rutherfordton; Andres Josias Leyva, Mooresboro, Julian Alexis Mancipe Beltran, Forest City; Connor Davis Settlemyre, Rutherfordton; The Honor Roll is composed of undergraduate college students with a grade point average of 3.5 who are enrolled for 12-14

hours with no grade below a “C” or students with a grade point average of 3.2 who are enrolled for 15 or more hours with no grade below a “C.

Honor Roll students are: Jessie Amaysa Beaver,

Ellenboro, Abbey Ranta Byrd, Rutherfordton, Tara Elizabeth Crowder, Ellenboro, Easton Thomas Freeman, Ellenboro, Allison Brooke Horton, Forest City, Riley Sarah Johnson, Rutherfordton,

Bradley Walker Lail, Forest City; LucyAlexa Logan, Rutherfordton; Madison Jacey Morrow, Rutherfordton, Hayen Christine Powell, Mooresboro; Franklin Lee Shaffer, Ellenboro, Savannah

Children from ages birth to 5 years in Rutherford, McDowell or Polk counties have the opportunity to receive a free monthly, age-appropriate book in their names at home. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library mails a free age-appropriate book monthly to enrolled children, delivered by the US Postal Service. The program is administered by Partnership for Children of the Foothills, located in Rutherford County. Families who are not enrolled for the free books for their children, call Cassandra Whiteside, project manager for the Partnership, at 828-817-7901. Online registration is also available.Children will begin receiving books through the postal service eight to 10 weeks after registering. Anyone who has moved, can contact Cassandra in order to make a change of address.

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Christina L. Thomas, Rutherfordton; Brent Thomas Walker, Forest City.

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Mon-Fri 9am-6pm•Sat 9am-5pm

MAY EVENTS

Fridays Through October 25

What: Lake Lure Farmers Market

When: Fridays 4-7pm

Where: Morse Park; 2948 Memorial Hwy., Lake Lure DEADLINE FOR COMMUNITY EADLINE CALENDAR: MONDAYS AT 10AM

May 31

What: Rutherford Chamber Consort (RCC) presents – Melody Walks in Royal Gardens

When: May 31; 7pm

Where: Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church

More Info: Free.

What: Friday Night Dance Party

When: May 31; 6-9pm

Where: Rutherford County Senior Center

More Info: $7/person; DJ Pat Nanney.

ONGOING

Ongoing

What: Rutherford County Woodworkers Club

When: Every Fourth Tuesday Where: Rutherford County Annex, Rutherfordton

More Info: 919-696-6064

What: Stitch by Stitch

When: First Saturday of each month, 12pm Where: Rutherford County Library, Callahan Rd., Spindale

More Info: Ages 10 and up; cross-stitch, needle point and slow stitching

What: If you’re an American Legion member of Post 74 Forest City, Post 423 Henrietta or Post 437 Chimney Rock & haven’t renewed your membership dues, do so at www.legion.org.

More Info: If you’d like to join the American Legion, contact Jimmy at 704-819-5862.

What: Learn more about the Civil War/Confederacy third Friday monthly at annex in Rutherfordton. 6:30pm refreshments. 7pm meeting. William Corbitt SCV camp welcomes you.

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Tuesdays

What: Open Arms Substance Abuse

When: Tuesdays 6-7pm Where: Highland Apartments Activity Center; 171 Butler Rd., Forest City

More Info: Open to those with substance abuse, parents or guardians of children with substance abuse addictions. Rena: 828-305-1280.

Thursdays

What: Atrium Health community health bus

When: Thurs.; 9:30am-4:30pm Where: Grahamtown

Community Center; 129 First St., Forest City

More Info: Screenings, referrals, cardiology pediatrics, well checks, minor injuries, diseases, radiology, diabetology; walk-ins welcome; www. grahamtownteam.org

What: Rutherfordton Kiwanis Club Meeting

When: 6:30-7:30pm (except 5th Thursdays) Where: Woodrow Jones Building, Rutherfordton

More Info: See “Kiwanis of Rutherfordton” on FaceBook. New members welcome and light dinner served. ruffkiwanis@ gmail.com

What: Narcotics Anonymous meeting

When: Thurs.; 12:30-1:30pm Where: Community Healing Recovery & Thriving Center; 648 Withrow Rd., Forest City

Every 3rd Thursday

What: Coffee and Conversation

When: 9:30-10:30am

Where: Rutherford County Veterans Office; 303 Fairground Rd., Spindale

More Info: Open to Rutherford County Veterans.

JUNE & BEYOND

June 1

What: Rutherford County Farmers Market

When: June 1; 8am to 12pm Where: Park Square (across from POPS), Forest City

What: Christian Ex-Cons vs. Cops Softball Game

When: June 1; 10:30am

Where: Crowe Park; 267 Crowe Park Dr., Forest City

More Info: All proceeds to House of Deliverance- a shelter for women. $5 adult, $2 child. Food vendors. Info: 828-748-0609.

What: Summer Kick Off Festival

When: June 1; 8am-2pm

Where: 172 Park Square (next to POPS), Forest City

More Info: Vendors, produce, meat & crafts; free kids activities, petting zoo (9:30am12:30pm); Mr. Twist the Balloon Man (10am1pm); live music, food trucks.

What: 16th Annual Livermush Festival

When: June 1; 5pm-9pm Where: Marion

More Info: Hog calling & Pig squealing contests, inflatables, kids activities, petting zoo, Food Truck Rodeo, WIREGRASS performing!

What: Church Fundraiser Concealed Carry

Class When: June 1; 8am Where: Cedar Grove Fellowship, 160 Toney Rd., Bostic

More Info: $100. Space limited. 828-245-7878

What: Car show

When: June 1; registraion 10am-12pm Where: Car Quest; 605 East Main St., Spindale More Info: $20 entry fee; door prizes, 50/50 drawing, awards. Johnnie 828-429-7500.

June 5

What: Free Magic show With Jack Roper When: June 5; 1pm Where: Rutherford County Senior Center More Info: Everyone invited!

ONGOING

Volunteer Opportunities

More Info: NC Guardian ad Litem Program trains & supervises child advocate volunteers to represent best interests of kids in court system. www. volunteerforgal.org, 828288-6121.

More Info: CarePartners Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking volunteers. Variety of opportunities, including specialized respite support, socializationcompanionship, assistance with errands, Veterans program & more. Volunteer roles are designed to support staff. 828-274-9567.

June 6

What: Groundbreaking ceremony for Education Center

When: June 6; 10am

Where: Lake Lure Flowering Bridge

More Info: To expand vision of a living classroom to educate about gardening benefits.

June 7 & 8

What: Cherry Bounce Festival

When: June 7-8; Fri. 7:30pm; Sat. 10am-4pm

Where: Forest City Pavilion on Park Square (POPS)

More Info: Free event. Moonshine & whiskey tasting; cherry inspired goods by Main Street businesses; art vendors, food truck; festival ends with game at McNair Field.

June 8

What: Lake Lure Music Festival

When: June 8; 6-8:15pm

Where: Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure Pavilion

More Info: Featuring Bluegrass star Sister Sadie; www.lakeluremusicfestival.com.

What: Lake Lure Olympiad Lure of the Lake Swim When: June 8; 8am-12pm

Where: Lake Lure beach

More Info: 1.5 mile & 3 mile swim race; proceeds support area charities & fire responders. www.lakelureolympiad.org

June 10-14

What: Grahamtown Youth Summer Camp

When: June 10-14; 9:30am to 12:30pm

Where: Grahamtown Center; 129 First St., Forest City

More Info: Registration starts June 1; call 828-229-3390. Limited space. Gardening, technology, agriculture, cooking, water fun, lunch & more.

June 11

What: Harris High Alumni & Friends Breakfast

When: June 11; 8:30am

Where: Denney’s

More Info: RSVP by June 9 to Joan 828-2452658 or gerjoj@aol.com

June 11

What: Grand -Reopening

When: June 1; 10am, tours: 10:30am-2pm

Where: Ellenboro Train Depot Museum; 124 Depot Street, Ellenboro

More Info: No admission charge. Facility owned and operated by the non-profit Ellenboro Community Restoration Association.

June 15

What: Juneteenth Celebration

When: June 15; 12-6pm

Where: Pavilion On Park Square (POPS), Forest City

More Info: A celebration of freedom; A Reflection of experience. Stage performances, food trucks & other vendors; Black-owned businesses, clothing & more; jewelry. To be a vendor call 828-229-3380

What: Car, truck and bike show

When: June 15; registraion 10am-12pm

Where: Flyboy Pizza; 206 Fashion Circle, Rutherfordton

More Info: $20 entry fee; door prizes, 50/50 drawing, awards. Johnnie 828-429-7500.

June 21

What: Car, truck and bike show

When: June 21; Registration 2-4pm Where: Tryon International Equestrian Center More Info: 50/50 drawing, door prizes. Johnnie 828-429-7500

June 22

What: Seeds to Silverware When: June 22; 6pm

Where: Caitlyn Farms, Mill Spring

More Info: An East Rutherford High School FFA Alumni & supporters fundraiser.

What: Car, truck and bike show

When: June 22; 9am-12pm

Where: Soul of Michoacan Restaurant, College Ave, Forest City

More Info: $25 entry fee; door prizes, 50/50 drawing. Car show presented by Caroleen Methodist Church. Johnnie 828-429-7500.

Whitson painting Guild mural

the Guild building facing Court Street. The mural will be 40 ft. wide and eight feet high.

“The mural will depict the natural splendor of Rutherford County,” said Whitson. “Evoking the spirit of the so-called Hudson River School painters of the late nineteenth century, the artist aspires to celebrate both the natural splendor and the spirit of the many artists who live in this region.”

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The $10,000 grant will be used to assist in creating an original painted mural that will be installed on the exterior wall of the Guild’s building.

The mural will be painted by Willard Whitson, executive director at KidSenses Children’s Interactive Museum.

Whitson said the mural project will be painted on panels to be mounted on the side of

This project is supported by the Guild and the Town of Rutherfordton.

The project will enhance the aesthetic appeal of the building, illustrate and echo the cultural vibrancy of the Rutherfordton community, and serve as a powerful visual to help the Guild in accomplishing its goals of fostering creativity and community engagement. To apply for grants,

organizations must be taxexempt and located in the Qualla Boundary in the following counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania or Yancey. Priority is given to projects located in rural or other underresourced areas. The next deadline is June 10.

The Town of Forest City is excited to announce the dates for the 2024 Cherry Bounce Festival! Named after local moonshiner Amos Owens’ famous drink “Cherry Bounce”, the Cherry Bounce Festival has something for everyone.

The festival takes place at Forest City Pavilion of Park Square (POPS) located at 153 Park Square on Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8. The Cherry Bounce festival pays homage to Rutherford County’s Amos Owens and his famous Cherry Bounce, as well as North Carolina bluegrass/ Americana music, and regional artists.

Owens, an energetic Irishman, was known throughout the southeast United States as the “Cherry Bounce King”. His Cherry Bounce moonshine was a combination of cornbased whiskey, honey, and local cherries from nearby Cherry Mountain. He began to acquire land in and around Cherry Mountain in the mid-1840’s. His career as a distiller started well before the Civil War in the era of tax-free spirits. After serving two periods of enlistment during the war, he returned home to Cherry Mountain to once again begin distilling. However, during the war, a heavy tax had been imposed on

Cherry Bounce Festival is June 7 & June 8 in Forest City

arrested for his activities involving the production and distribution of his Cherry Bounce, Owens frequently had to pay fines and spent time in jail and prison.

Every June, Owens hosted lively gatherings at his home, the Castle, which he boasted was one story high and three stories long, atop Cherry Mountain to celebrate the harvest of the cherries.

Owens passed away on September 18, 1906 and is buried at Walls Baptist Church Cemetery in the nearby town of Bostic. Today his story lives on in his descendants, Josh Owens, star of Discovery Channel’s docudrama, “Moonshiners” and Lucas Owens, Brand Ambassador, South Mountain Distilling Co.

The festival kicks off on Friday, June 7, with a free concert featuring the Grammy nominated bluegrass band, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys! Formed in 2014 as the house band at Ole Smokey Mountain Distillery in Gatlinburg, TN, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys entertain audiences with their hard driving traditional bluegrass music. Their album “Toil, Tears, & Trouble” was nominated for the Grammy’s 2020 Best Bluegrass Album. They have been nominated three times for the IBMA

will be available.

On Saturday, the Festival begins at 10am and runs until 6pm. Live music begins at 10am with Finkelstein Three. This trio of talented musicians hails from Shelby and entertains audiences with their progressive bluegrass playing everything from Bill Monroe to The Beatles. The Wilder Flower performs at 12pm. Since meeting in 2020 at the Hagood Mill Fiddlers Convention, this trio of young, female musicians from western North Carolina has been engaging audiences with their three-part harmonies, outstanding instrument picking and everything in between. Greenville, SCbased Reedy River String Band takes the stage at 2pm. With seasoned musicians this relatively new threepiece band has a growing fan base that enjoys their witty songs and bluegrass music. The day ends with the Asheville based Songs from the Road Band. This high energy progressive bluegrass supergroup takes flight with “virtuosic picking, singing, and Grammy award winning songwriting”. Member Charles Humphrey is an IBMA award & Grammy award winner with his former group Steep Canyon Rangers. The festival concludes at McNair Stadium as the Forest City Owls take on the Macon Bacon. First pitch is The festival also

Seven students graduate from Basic Law Enforcement Training

Seven students graduated from the Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program at Isothermal Community College on Monday evening.

The BLET program is the state-mandated course of study for anyone interested in becoming a certified law enforcement officer. The students who completed the program were trained in 36 topics including criminal law, arrest, search, and seizure, driver training, defense tactics, firearms, and other related law enforcement topics.

The students who earned a graduation certificate for the 640-hour training program are Dilon Byrd, Zachery P. Camby, Tye S. Galloway, Corley Shane Jackson, Noah E. Jackson, Michael Joe Sisk, Jr., and Steven A. Starling.

The students were honored in a ceremony that began with an invocation by Chris Francis, BLET qualified assistant, followed by the National Anthem, led by Officer Samantha Smith of the Forest City Police Department. President Margaret Annunziata welcomed the audience.

Chief Mark Chris Bedingfield of the

Biltmore Forest Police Department delivered the commencement address to the students.

Then, Philip Bailey, the BLET program director, and instructor Chris Francis presented certificates and awards. Ava Yamouti, dean of Health and Public Services, made the closing remarks. All graduates earned certificates in Basic Law Enforcement Training, ASP/Baton, Taser and Pepper Spray. Noah E. Jackson earned the award for the Top Academic Award and the Most Improved POPAT Award. Dilon Levi Byrd earned the Highest State Exam Award. Michael Joe Sisk, Jr., earned the Top Firearms Award. This is the 86th BLET class to graduate from Isothermal Community College since it began conducting the training in the late 1970s.

The next BLET class begins soon. Many local law enforcement agencies are providing financial assistance for students. For information, contact Brenda McFarland at 828-395-1668 or Bailey at 828-395-1644.

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spotlights regional art vendors. Pottery, paintings, and jewelry are just a few of the items that will be featured.

South Mountain Distilling Company, Blue Ridge Distilling, and Dorado Rock LLC will be on site with tastings during the festival.

Younger festival goers will enjoy the kid’s zone. Located beside the Santa House, the kid’s zone has activities suitable for all ages, including adults.

Concessions from local/ regional food trucks will be available.

Main Street restaurants and businesses will also be part of the festival. Restaurants will be serving cherry inspired drinks and dishes and many businesses will be holding special sales and discounts.

Other items of interest throughout the day include the Rutherford County Farmers Market, open on Saturday from 8am-12pm and the nearby 13.5-mile Thermal Belt Rail Trail. Pick up a Cherry Bounce Festival

small town friendly BIG time results

Brochure at the festival that features a map of the Cherry Bounce Trail and drive along the 46.6-mile trail that’s filled with natural beauty, historic sites, and memories of Amos Owens.

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Reedy River String Band.

Jackson, Zachery Camby, Noah Jackson, Dilon Byrd, Steve Starling, Tye Galloway, Ava Yamouti, dean of Health and Public Services, and program director Philip Bailey.

Sportsman’s Corner Corner

Wildlife Commission Adopts New Regulations

New rulemaking schedule for 2025-2026 season regulations

By Gary Miller

I was in my early thirties when I had my first lesson about cattle and farming. I don’t remember how I was introduced to Daryl and I don’t remember why I was initially on his farm, but there I was, watching a cow in a headgate try to give birth to a calf that was breach, and had already died within the mother. The stress from Daryl and others trying to pull the calf out, caused the mother to die on the spot. For them, it was another day on the farm. For me, it was the beginning of something that still remains almost unexplainable. To describe how green I was, at the time I didn’t know the difference between a bull, cow, heifer, or steer. I thought they were all just cows and calves. I can remember wondering where they went to get inside from the harsh weather. For the next several years, I learned so much about everything that had to do with cattle and farm life. I was taught everything from how to operate a tractor to how to vaccinate livestock – and even how to buy a cow/calf pair at the sale. And in the meantime, I was having my first experiences as a solo deer and turkey hunter. My first buck came from that property. As did my first turkey. The memories have flooded back lately. Daryl and I were separated by time, family, and circumstances. We even lost contact until recently. After our reintroduction, it seemed like nothing had changed. He bossed me like he did over 25 years ago, and I fussed, offered my own opinion, and then did what he said. And then I went to those 400 acres that I had not been on since that time. And again, the memories were overwhelming. Simply overwhelming. In the past few weeks I have driven, walked, and hunted in some of the same steps I did years ago. I have been reminded of the lessons and lectures. I still use them today. We both wonder if God has brought all of this full circle for a reason. We’ll know soon. Maybe I can introduce another green hunter/farmer to lessons that not only apply to the farm, but to everything else in life.

Commissioners at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have adopted the new rules for the 2024-25 seasons effective Aug 1.

The new rules, adopted during the Commission’s February business meeting and approved by the Rules Review Commission in April, include:

Wildlife Poacher Reward Program – Include inland fisheries related crimes for eligibility in the Program.

Deer Hunting - Shift the western blackpowder and gun seasons so that blackpowder season begins two Saturdays before Thanksgiving and runs two weeks until gun season. Gun season will begin the Saturday after Thanksgiving and run through Jan. 1 and shift the timing of the one week and one day blackpowder antlerless seasons to begin the second Saturday of the season.

Additionally, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving Day will be designated as Youth Days in the western season, and youth under 18 can use any lawful weapon, including all firearms, to harvest deer on those days.

Game Lands – Create the Caswell Small Game Focal Area as a draw permit only area for all quail and woodcock hunting and pointof-sale permit only for rabbit and squirrel hunting outside the normal three days-per-week framework.

Trout Waters ClassificationRemove the Wild Trout Waters/ Natural Bait Waters classification from Public Mountain Trout Waters.

The proposals adopted were presented at various public hearings held across the state and virtually in January. NCWRC received input from constituents via email, an online comment portal, mail and at the public hearings. Commissioners carefully reviewed the comments,

prior to voting. View the Commision meeting agenda package for the full text of all adopted rules. The 2024-2025 Regulations Digest will be available on Aug. 1, 2024.

NCWRC has adjusted its annual rulemaking schedule to better align with the General Assembly’s legislative calendar. Proposed rules for the 2025-2026 seasons will be presented during (June meeting) and a virtual public hearing will be held in August. Previously proposed rules were presented in October and adopted in February of the following year with public hearings in January.

“Aligning our annual rulemaking schedule with the legislative calendar will help the Commission manage changes to the seasons more effectively and efficiently if the rules are objected to by the public,” said Policy Development Manager, Carrie Ruhlman.

Speaker Series at Laughing Waters Retreat

“Cross Cultural Understanding and the Landscape”

Join Conserving Carolina and Laughing Waters Retreat Center for a free lecture entitled, “Cross Cultural Understanding and the Landscape,” on Saturday, June 22 at 10:30am. The event will take place in an outdoor pavilion located in the orchard at Laughing Waters Retreat Center, 3259 Gerton Highway, Gerton.

The lecture will be presented by Elaine Eisenbraun, Executive Director of the Nikwasi Initiative, and Juanita Wilson, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Training and Development Manager and Enrolled Member of the EBCI.

People have lived on, learned from, and altered this extraordinary landscape for millennia. Noquisi Initiative invites people to cross the bridge between Cherokee heritage and today’s society. How does the scenery out our window, the stories we tell, even the language we speak bring us together as people and with our homeland. How can we incorporate Cherokee wisdom into our approach

to the land and each other? What can we offer in return? This presentation will share the interplay between people and place and how it is influenced by individual experience.

Guests are asked to park in the orchard, accessed from the address, and can expect a short walk up a little hill and gravel driveway to the pavilion. If mobility is an issue, there is the opportunity to be dropped off closer to the pavilion.

website calendar event at conservingcarolina.org/ calendar. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information about Laughing Waters Retreat Center, visit laughingwatersnc.com.

Laughing Waters is the community center for Hickory Nut Forest Eco Community in Gerton. With 20 homesites in the midst of forever-protected forest, its focus is on land stewardship, green homes, renewable energy, healthy food, and education. Conserving Carolina, the local land trust, is dedicated to protecting and stewarding land and water resources vital to our natural heritage and quality of life and to fostering appreciation and understanding of the natural world. For more info visit, www.conservingcarolina. org

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GARY MILLER

Healthy individuals are needed every day to maintain an adequate blood supply for patients in need. Once a donor has made the commitment to give blood, it is important to take a few simple steps to prepare and help ensure a good donation experience.

The community is invited to help save lives by donating blood at the following convenient locations in Rutherford County in June:

• Friday, June 14, 1:30-6PM

Properly prepare to donate blood and help save lives

Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall

1507 Oak Grove Church Rd., Ellenboro

• Monday, June 17, 2:30-7PM Bethel Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall 479 Main St., Ellenboro

• Friday, June 21, 12-5PM Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall 252 N Washington St., Rutherfordton

• Saturday, June 22, 9:00 AM –2:00

Pilgrims Way Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall 485 Hamilton Rd., Rutherfordton

Get a good night’s sleep, drink an extra 16 ounces of water, eat iron-rich foods to maintain a healthy iron level and consume a low-fat meal before donating.

Donating blood is an easy way to help others and only takes about an hour. The Red Cross encourages

donors to give blood every time they are eligible. To make an appointment or to learn more, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Completion of a RapidPass® online health history questionnaire is encouraged to help speed up the donation process. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App. A

Focus Area Grants totaling $287,000 Awarded

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) recently approved focus area grants in Cultural Resources, Education and Natural Resources totaling $287,000.

“We are honored to play a role in assisting the Asheville Symphony through a challenging time, to provide the last piece of funding needed to move forward an important conservation project in Rutherford County, and to show up for our teachers by supporting a unique professional development program,” said CFWNC President Elizabeth Brazas. “ CFWNC awards discretionary funding in Education, Cultural Resources, Human Services, and Natural Resources.

Cultural Resources Asheville Symphony (ASO) received $40,000 to help alleviate extraordinary financial hardship brought about by the closure of Thomas Wolfe Auditorium (TWA) in the summer of 2023. Funds will be directed toward musician compensation, soloist fees and venue rental costs.

TWA, owned and operated by the City of Asheville, served as ASO’s primary home for performances until the venue’s abrupt closure following a catastrophic HVAC failure. The sudden loss created a domino effect, resulting in expenses that could not have been anticipated during ASO’s budget process, increases in other expenses, and decreases in revenue opportunities, adding up to a six-figure deficit this fiscal year.

Education

Go Global NC for the Global Teachers Fellowship WNC (GTF) received $200,000 to implement and endow GTF in several rural counties in WNC. This grant will decrease the burden of annual fundraising and ensure that this established program is available to generations of teachers across WNC. Transitioning to an endowed model will allow one teacher from each county to participate every year, in perpetuity, providing in-depth professional development to equip them with experiences to help their students develop knowledge and skills necessary in an interconnected world. In the past, annual fundraising was required to pay for each educator’s participation; the current effort will endow the program, with only minimal funding required from each

participating county. GTF funds are used to support teachers’ experiences, not operational costs. These funds are being matched by public funds.

Natural Resources

Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina (FCNC) received $47,000 to cover a portion of the acquisition costs for the permanent protection of 1,711 acres in the Pinnacle Mountains section of the South Mountains located in Rutherford County. The project builds upon a network of nearly 60,000 acres

of connected, unbroken conservation land across 13 miles. It will become part of a state-federal conservation land assemblage, including Box Creek Wilderness, Bobs Creek State Natural Area, South Mountains State Park, South Mountains Game Land, and FCNC’s Pinnacle Mountains. It protects public water supply watersheds, four miles of streams, riparian buffers, critical habitats for 17 federal and state priority species, and wildlife connectivity.

The Dogwood Charitable Endowment Fund, Walnut

Fund and Stewart Fund for Life & Love provided coinvestment for this grant.

CFWNC works with families, businesses and nonprofits to strengthen communities through the creation of charitable funds and strategic grantmaking.

A permanent charitable resource, the Foundation manages over 1,200 funds and facilitated $34 million in grants last year bringing total distributions to more than $362 million since its founding in 1978. Learn more at www.cfwnc.org.

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ESTATE (DEC) AUCTION

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furnishings,

2005 Arnold Palmer SRX Cadillac 4 Dr. SUV V8 w/3rd Seat 152,400 miles-Nice Car! 1999 Lincoln Town Car Cartier Edition 97,000 miles – Drove on Sunday’s. 1999 Ford Windstar LX 211,000 miles – Runs good. Unique Occasional Tables/Cabinets/ Chests: (Oval, Round, Square, Rectangle, Triangle, ½ Moon, Pie Crust, Marble & Glass Top. Metal, Inlay, Wicker, Foyer, Sofa, Curved Front, Coffee, End, Shadow, Oriental, French Provincial, Victorian, Mid-Century, Antique Dove Tail, Flip Top-Round, Wood Game. Drop Leaf Secretary’s: (1 Beveled Glass Doors, 1 Glass Door w/4 Drawers). Lighted Curio, Glass Door Cabinet. 2 Door TV Stand. Bedroom Chests & Beds: High Boy French Provincial (7 Drawers), French Provincial (4 Drawer), Chest on Chest (8 Drawer), 3 Drawer, & Misc. Bedside Tables. Queen: High Post & Unique Carved/Cut-Out Head & Foot Board. Small Chest on Legs. Wicker/ Metal Plant Stands. Wood Chest. Home Décor: Reversible Room Divider. Wood Columns w/Statues & Haddon stone finials. Variety Wall Mirrors & Pictures: Mirrors, Antique 6’ Wood Carved Foyer Mirror, Oval, Rectangles, Metal, Gold Oriental, Mid Century, & Decorative Beveled Mirrors. Pictures, Oriental, Large Framed & Matted Bird, & Other Misc. Brass, Copper, Ceramic, Metal Umbrella Stands. Misc., Brass Décor. Lamps: Tulip, Metal Flower, Crystal w/ Prisms, Brass & Brass Base, Lead, Ceramic. Wood, Brass, Metal, Ceramic Gooses. Chandelier Light Fixture. Misc. Oriental & Occasional Rugs & Runners. Sofas & Chairs: Medallion Back Sofa, Burgundy Barrel Back Sofa & Love Seat, Navy Leather Wing Back Recliner, Upholstered Bench & Ottoman, Victorian Mahogany Grape Carved Chair, Corner Chair, 2-Victorian Arm Chairs, Louis Philippe Ornate Arm Chair, Straight: 4 Metal Ornate back w/Cushions, Cane Bottom. Wicker. Kitchen/Dining: Claw Foot Dining Table w/8 Chairs, Glass Top Wicker Table w/2 Chairs. Unique Lenox, Dalton, Gorham, Franciscan, Pyrex, Corning ware, etc. China, Stoneware, Stemware, Glasses, Serving Platters, Bowls, Copses, Vases, etc. Pink, Green, Amethyst Dishes, Pewter, Hammered Alum. Silver Serving. Appliances: Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator, Washer, & Dryer. Other Collections: 20+ Bird Houses & Feeders (Metal, Wicker, Wood, Cement, Ceramic), Andrea Humming Birds, Porcelain Ballerinas, Bunnies, Birds, Snow Babies, Angels/Fairies. Clocks. Christmas Decorations. Handmade Quilts, Old Knives, Bottle Openers, Colored Insulators, Old Ice Tongs, Sausage Grinders. Old Money/Jewelry: 40+ Standing Liberty Halves, Peace & Morgan Silver Dollars, 1964 Quarter & Dimes, Ten Troy oz Bar. Steel, Indian Head & Wheat Pennies, & other Misc Coins & Costume Jewelry. MORE PATIO/LAWN DÉCOR THAN YOU WILL FIND AT ANY ONE PLACE!

5 Wrought Iron Love Seats, Chairs, Table & Planters (1 Child’s). White Metal Curved Back Settee w/Love Seat & 2 Chairs. 2 White Metal Table & 4 Chairs. 3 Black Metal Patio Tables w/4 Chairs, Metal Love Seats, Gliders, Tables, Chairs. Numerous Lawn, Garden, Patio: Benches, Bird Baths, Planters, Columns, Finials, etc. Statues: Children, Angels, Animals, Children, Water Fountains, etc----and LOADS of other Yard Art! TOOLS: Porter Cable Reciprocating Saw, Router, Electric Drills, Bottle Jacks, Ryobi Heat Gun, Saws, Wrenches, Pliers, Hammers, Screw Drivers, Greasers, Socket Sets, Etc.

TERMS: Cash, Checks, only with Bank Letter of Credit, MC/VISA (3% Charge). 6.75% Sales Tax. Bring Tax ID # if you’re exempt. Must Pay Day of Auction. All Announcements day of Auction takes precedent over any advertisement written or implied. Reserve the right to add or delete. Auction Company and/or Owner are not responsible for Losses due to accidents/theft before, during or after auction. Everything sold as is including real estate with no warranty expressed or implied NO BUYERS PREMIUM!

Auctioneers: Bob Melton NCAL#166 704-692-0406

Ronny Causby NCAL#37 828-443-8299 For Details/Photos/Terms:auctionsunlimited.us

125 Melton Dr., Shelby, NC 28152 (NCAL 4977) Day of Auction 704-692-0405

blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

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EASTER, LANTERNS, KID’S TOYS, KITS, LEAF BLOWERS, SEAT COVERS, FLASHLIGHTS, BOOKS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, MICKEY MOUSE, STUFFED ANIMALS, CD’S, DVD’S, AND ON & ON.

Saturday, June 8th, 9:00AM TRUCKS, VEHICLES, TRACTOR, BOATS: 2015 Volvo D13 10 Spd. Manual w/Sleeper (650,000 miles), 2023 Quest LT 822 22’ Tritoon w/150 Mercury 4 Stroke & 2023 Yacht Club Trailer, Fordamatic Tractor, Crest 25’ Pontoon w/Mercury 200 Motor (BAD), Bass Boat, 28’ Freedom Trailer w/Race Pack (Damaged), F100 Ford Ramp Truck, Cattle Trailer, 1967 Ford Mustang, 1940 Chevrolet, 1973 Volkswagen, 5th Wheel Camper, XPLORER 50 Moped 50CC, Single axle Trailer. BULL & HORSES: 1 YEAR OLD BULL, 12 & 14 YEAR OLD HORSES. LAWN, TOOLS & SHOP EQUIP: Drill Presses, Lawnmowers (Snapper, John Deere, Craftsman), Hand Tools, nails, Screws, Nuts, Bolts, Gas Trimmers. MISC ITEMS: Antique parts for cars, Cattle Gates, (3) Cherry Pickers, 8’ Chain Link Fences & Poles, (2) 8’ Gates, Roll-Rubber, Tanning Bed, Motorcycle Items (Helmets, Chaps, Boots, Coats & HD Parts), Stop Light, Amplifier, Beseler Heat Shrinking Machine, Rolling Scaffold, Sheetrock Jack, Poker Table, Honda MQ6000 Generator ANTIQUES: Pleasure Chest Cooler, Scoop Chairs, Toys from 50’s, 60’s & 70’s, Ferris Wheel from 30’s, Old Fishing Rods & Reels, Old Irons, Lone Ranger Items.

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: David Bolt has commissioned Elliott/Dixon Auctions LLC to downsize his extensive collection of everything. David has vehicles, boats, tools, equipment, on road truck, new items & even has a Bull & 2 Horses. Come on Friday, June 7th to buy lots of new items that you can use or resale. Then on Saturday, June 8th we will sell everything else.

AUCTION NOTE: The Late Martha Hamrick legacy was her joy of entertaining her family & friends.

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Salem United Methodist Church

184 Salem Church Road, Bostic We Invite You To Attend The Church Of Your Choice

June 1

What: Free Cruise-In Car Show

When: June 1; 8am-1pm

Where: Liberty Baptist Church; 821 Webb Rd., Ellenboro

More Info: All Years, Makes, Models & Clubs Welcome!

June 2

What: Memorial Day Service

When: June 2; 11am

Where: Sunshine Church; 367 Depriest Rd., Bostic

More Info: Bring covered dish. All welcome.

What: Chicken Pie Luncheon

When: June 2; 12 (after worship service)

Where: Oak Grove United Methodist Church; 1507 Oak Grove Church Rd., Ellenboro

More Info: Adult $12. Age 6-12 $5. Proceeds benefit Kentucky Mission Trip.

What: First Sunday Night Singing

When: June 2; 7pm

Where: Riverside Baptist Church; 1178 Hogan Rd., Forest City

More Info: Soul Harvest performing.

What: Memorial singing

When: June 2; 2pm

Where: Harris Baptist Church

More Info: featuring the Jimmy Justice Family.

June 2-June 6

What: Vacation Bible School

When: June 2-6; 6-8pm

Where: Long Branch Road Baptist Church; 621 Long Branch Rd., Forest City

More Info: Hope 828-429-4331 or Kaye 828-287-1408

June 7

What: Jackson Smith 5th Anniversary Singing

When: June 7; 6:30pm

Where: Corinth Baptist Church, Ellenboro

More Info: featuring Jackson Smith, The Shirah Brothers, Pine Ridge Boys

June 8

What: Wilson Baptist Church Car, Truck & Bike Show

When: June 8; registration 10am-12. Where: Wilson Baptist Church; 3617 Whiteside Rd., Forest City

More Info: $20 entry. 50/50 drawing, door prizes, awards, food, drinks. Johnnie: 828429-7500

June 10-13

What: Summer Camp- Slime

When: June 10-13

Where: First Baptist Rutherfordton; 246 N Main St., Rutherfordton

More Info: Age 4 year through completed 4th grade. Snacks provided.

June 17-20

What: Vacation Bible School

When: June 17-20; 5:45-8:30pm

Where: Florence Baptist Church; 201 S. Broadway St., Forest City

More Info: Ages birth-adult welcome.

June 22

What: Caroleen Methodist Church Car, Truck & Bike Show

When: June 22; registration 9am-12. Where: El Michoacan; 2270 College Avenue

More Info: $25 entry. 50/50 drawing, door prizes, awards. Johnnie: 828-429-7500.

The Church of the Exceptional: Sun: 11am. 828-657-5628

June 27 & 28

What: Vacation Bible School

When: June 27 & 28; 5:30-8pm

Where: Piney Ridge CME Church; 4421 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills

More Info: Piney Ridge CME Church and Mt. Pleasant CME Church

July 8-July 11

What: Summer Camp- Sewing

When: July 8-11

Where: First Baptist Rutherfordton; 246 N Main St., Rutherfordton

More Info: 2 camps: 1) Beginners- 2nd grade-middle school. 9am-noon. $75. 2) students with basics of sewing with a machine, 4th grade-high school. 10am-4pm. $100. Students can bring an adult who also wants to learn! Students should bring their own machine. All other materials provided.

Every Monday

What: Recovery at The Well

When: Every Monday; 6-9pm

Where: The Well – Landrum; 395 Hwy 14 W., Landrum, SC

More Info: Help for Hurts, Habits & Hardships, Fellowship Meal, Worship, Teaching, Testimonies, Growth through Small Groups. All welcome.

Every Wednesday

What: Bible Study & Free Dinner

When: Wed- Refreshments/Dinner 5pm, Bible study 6pm

Where: New Bethel AME Zion Church; 263 Forest St., Forest City More Info: 828-429-3497.

1st Tuesday Monthly

What: Redbird Food Pantry

When: First Tuesday Every Month 3-5pm

Where: Mountain Creek Baptist Church; 710 Mountain Creek Rd., Rutherfordton

By: Jean Gordon

Flipping through a box of newspaper clippings from 1972 to 2018 Monday afternoon took me on more than one memory trip.

Back in the day I clipped a lot of stories, but not as many as Mama did.

Unknown to me until after her death, she kept clippings of stories I had written, published in the Rutherford County News and The Daily Courier. She kept her favorite stories, columns, wedding accounts of her children and pictures of her grandchildren.

She kept the good news and the bad news and it was interesting to me Monday afternoon as I took a long walk back, I couldn’t help but smile at some of the things she kept and couldn’t help but shed a tear at others.

I’m grateful I lived in a time when clippings from newspapers were important. Today’s modern clippings are safe in a document/folder on a computer screen. I promise it’s not the same and you might not realize that until you sit for hours and gently handle the yellow stained news clippings that were a part of who you were.

It’s interesting to me that 29 years ago tomorrow, May 31, 1995, Mrs. Edith Hill was retiring from her job as fire ranger at the Pinnacle Tower. I was no more than 25 years old when I drove out to the fire tower the first time to interview Mrs. Hill

about her amazing job. Who in the world wouldn’t love sitting in a fire tower keeping watch across the Whitehouse community?

So as a young journalist that day in the 1970s, Mrs. Hill walked the steps to the top of the tower and I followed.

Climbing those hundreds of steps to the top weren’t that difficult back when I had young knees, plus if there were any obstacles along the way, I knew Mrs. Hill would take care of them before I reached them.

I used the railing along the way making the 60 foot ascent to the top. Although that’s high, I learned simple numbers don’t always tell the truth. The tower was high on a rock cliff so once you are at the top you are actually about three quarters of a mile in the air, protected only by the steel of the fire tower.

With my pen and

notebook in hand, once we got to the top I began to interview her.

Questions began to roll off my tongue with quick, good answers from Mrs. Hill. She loved her job.

Then like a bolt of lightning, it hit me.

My pen was shaking, I couldn’t read my notes. My knees were knocking. I was sweating. I was nauseated. I could not ask Mrs. Hill another question. The interview was over. Just like that it was over.

Mrs. Hill noticed the drastic change in me, something she’d seen before at the top of the tower with a visitor. She had observed the symptoms before.

Blurting it out of my mouth, I began to cry, “Mrs. Hill, how are we doing to get down from here?”

At that minute in my young years of living I realized in a most dramatic way, I was afraid of heights.

I suspected I would live in the fire tower for the rest of my life. Pinnacle Mountain was beautiful. Mrs. Hill would bring me food and water. I was there to stay.

I remember Mrs. Hill was kind, patient and cooperative with me as I told her the interview would have to continue if I ever got my feet back on the ground.

She coached me to take one step at a time and to never look down.

If walking didn’t work, I could sit down and scoot down the steps.

The journey down was long. It was tough. We made it to the bottom and we talked a while before I got back in my

car for the drive back to Rutherfordton.

When I came across the column Monday afternoon I’d written in 1995 about the experience, the feelings I had as a young 20-something year old suddenly became real again.

So today, although I never climbed the fire tower or any other again, I am glad I can say with all honesty, I climbed a fire tower and lived to tell the story.

Looking back over nearly 50 years of clippings — there’s a lot to remember.

I will forever be grateful Mama clipped many of the stories and thankful for memories coming to life from pages of yellow stained newspapers.

Contact Jean: gordonjean211@gmail.com

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United Way of Rutherford County is the recipient of a $35,000 check from Ed’s Pallet World.

“Ed’s Pallet World has been donating to United Way of Rutherford County for several years” said Ed Romney, owner.

“They have strong leadership and a board of directors from our community who I trust. I’m proud to support United Way because they’re doing great work and helping a lot of people in our county.”

United Way Executive Director Suzanne Mizsur-Porter said, “We’re deeply appreciative of the ongoing support from Ed’s Pallet World. Ed’s generosity allows us to help some of our county’s most vulnerable people. He’s humble about it, but his donations have literally helped save lives, given people in recovery second chances and also provided nutrition and social interaction for homebound senior residents in our community. We’re grateful that Ed supports United Way’s work serving Rutherford County.”

The funds will be used for the general fundraising campaign.

AEMT of the year - Hannah Barnwell receiving award from Kaleb Johnson.

EMT of the year and convalescent employee of the year - David Adams with Phillip Hill.

Employee of the year - Paramedic Chase Watson with supervisor Amanda Watson.

C Shift Employee of the year - EMT Diamond Logan with Kevin Waldrop.

the year - EMT Shana Boggs with Luke Jenkins, supervisor.

Impact Health awarded eight Western North Carolina-based organizations grants totaling $400,000 to invest in their community health workforce and connect community members to the Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP) and other healthrelated resources.

HOP is a first-of-its-kind program led by Impact Health in WNC that uses Medicaid dollars to pay for a variety of nonmedical services related to transportation, nutrition, housing and interpersonal safety. Many WNC community members do not currently have access to these critical resources.

Research shows that unmet social needs contribute up to 80 percent of what influences an individual’s health and wellbeing.

“We wanted to explore ways to deepen our relationships in the region,” explains Dionne Greenlee-Jones, senior director of innovation and equity development at Impact Health. “It made sense to partner with community health workers who are invested in health equity. We made sure to engage them early and often throughout the grant planning process in partnership with the WNC Community Health Worker Coalition.”

In total, 30 organizations

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applied for Impact Health’s funding initiative, demonstrating a growing recognition of the importance of community health workers (CHWs) in WNC.

“As trusted messengers, community health workers are critical for ensuring community health by bridging gaps in services, advocating for underserved and rural populations and promoting culturally competent care,” shares Honey Yang Estrada, MPH, CHW, president of the North Carolina Community Health Worker Association (NCCHWA) and member of the grant selection committee. “Their grassroots leadership fosters accessibility and addresses the unique needs of the communities served, empowering individuals to navigate complex systems. CHWs’ greatest strengths lie in their lived experience, their ability to build trust and facilitate connections between systems and communities.”

Impact Health engaged members of the WNC Community Health Worker Coalition and NCCHWA to help evaluate applications. Awardees were selected based on their demonstrated commitment to community service, equity, advocacy and collaboration in addition to their ability to reach

HOP-eligible populations; agreement to participate in pilot training, technical assistance, and evaluation activities; and willingness to work toward living wage and NCCHWA certification. Eight organizations were selected for funding based on their ability to support pilot goals. Each will receive $50,000 to invest in their CHW workforce and participate in pilot activities over the next year.

Awardees include:

• Centro Unido Latino Americano, providing resources to address language accessibility, food security and accessible healthcare for community members living in Avery, Buncombe, Burke, McDowell, Mitchell, Rutherford and Yancey counties.

• Operation Gateway, helping address social health needs and barriers associated with

Henderson, McDowell, Rutherford and Transylvania counties.

• United Way of Rutherford County, providing community-based services for those living in Buncombe, Burke, Henderson, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, and Transylvania counties. UNETE, facilitating access to resources for historically and presently marginalized communities in Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson and Transylvania counties.

“CHWs are change agents who work hard to ensure their communities have what they need to thrive,” notes Milton Butterworth, community health manager at UNC Health Pardee, NCCHWA board member and member of the WNC Community

this vital workforce that is critical for equitable access to healthy opportunities.”

About Impact Health Impact Health is an Asheville-based nonprofit leading a network of more than 50 human service organizations participating in North Carolina’s Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP).

HOP is a groundbreaking initiative to improve

health that uses Medicaid funding to support social drivers of health across four areas of need: food, housing, transportation and interpersonal safety and toxic stress.

For more information about this funding opportunity, please visit impacthealth.org/chw. For more information about Impact Health, the organizations participating in HOP and pilot eligibility, visit impacthealth.org.

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Commissioner Causey urges water safety, offers boating insurance tips

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges North Carolinians to be safe on the water this summer.

“The best way to stay safe on the water is to always wear a life jacket, follow safe boating practices like avoiding alcohol, and prepare for the unexpected by having the proper insurance plan in place.”

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, there were 4,040 boating accidents resulting in 636 deaths and 2,222 injuries in 2022. Approximately $63 million dollars of damage occurred because of those recreational boating accidents.

Commissioner Causey offers the following tips for boaters to stay safe on the water this summer:

• Always wear a life jacket. Make sure EVERYONE on board has a life jacket that is serviceable, properly sized, correctly fastened, and suitable for your activity.

• Don’t drink alcohol. It is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in North Carolina and every other state.

• Check the weather before going out on the water. Check the weather for

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Having the proper boatowners’ insurance plan will prepare you financially for the repair or replacement of your boat if it is damaged or destroyed by fire, theft, lightning, vandalism, collision, or severe weather.

Commissioner Causey offers the following insurance tips for boatowners:

• You can lower your insurance premium by increasing your deductible. In doing this you will want to consider how much of a loss you can afford to absorb if you have a claim.

• Keep your coverage current. Check with your agent at least once a year to make sure that your policy provides adequate coverage.

• All newly acquired boats should be promptly reported to your insurance representative.

When choosing an insurance company, remember to shop around. Make sure you are dealing with licensed agents and companies. To learn more about the different types of coverages provided by boatowner and yacht policies, visit: https://www. ncdoi.gov/consumers/autoand-vehicle-insurance/boatinsurance

Commissioner Causey also warns parents and caregivers of the risks of child drownings over Memorial Day Weekend, even in very small bodies of water.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC),

drowning is the number one cause of death for children 1-4 years old in the United States. Over 4,500 people died due to drowning each year from 2020–2022, 500 more per year compared to 2019.

For families going to the beach, remember to pay attention to the warning flags that indicate the possibility of rip currents. A rip current’s force is strong enough to pull even the strongest swimmer out to sea. If caught in a rip current, stay calm, don’t fight the current and escape the current by swimming in a direction parallel to the shoreline. If at any time you are unable to reach the shore, draw attention to yourself and call for help.

Commissioner Causey offers the following water safety tips:

• Always watch children and never leave them unattended.

• Keep children away from pool drains, pipes and other openings.

• Always keep a charged phone nearby.

• Know how to perform CPR on children and adults.

• Understand the basics of lifesaving so you can assist in an emergency.

• Install a fence at least four feet high around the perimeter of a pool or spa.

• Use self-closing and self-latching gates.

• Ensure all pools and spas have compliant drain covers. Install an alarm on the door leading from the house to the pool.

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two were fond of the Beaver

pipeline. That sounds just shy of walking on broken glass. Bruce Willis did it in “Die Hard,” but even he clearly did not want to.

Writing for Rutherford Weekly reminds me of Big Man Tommy Hicks steering The Amazin’ Shopper into tomfoolery. Now that both Hicks and Rick Robbins have passed from among us, remember that at one time they both lived on Arlington Street roaming our childhoods like musketeers out for adventure. They knew how to “Make it happen,” which became Hicks’s bywords for getting the ads and copy we needed to make the paper, paper please appear. Imagine how lucky I feel to have known them both.

These two Arlington legends lived very different lives, but they shared a lot in common too. Besides writing their own rule books and an affection for the women folks in their lives, one underlying quality was their love of fun. My former business partner and friend, Charlie Milford, used to say, “If it stops being fun, do something else.” Hicks and Robbins never let it stop being fun. Both men faced many challenges that would make the rest of us run and hide. But they knew how to have fun and chased it like the hounds after the fox.

On the phone this week, Tim Luckadoo mentioned that Robbins spent many years welding on the Alaska

None of us would want to tackle Hicks’s muscular dystrophy either. I once very stupidly complained that there was too much handicapped parking in various places. Hicks very softly and nicely said, “I’ll trade with you.”

Other friends and childhood companions have said, “There but for the grace of God, go I,” but I suspect these two musketeers would scoff at such pity. They may have said the same things about us.

Hicks was once approached by a faith healer to whom he pretty sternly replied, “There’s nothing wrong with me.”

The Jesus we find in the Bible says clearly, “Judge not, that you be not judged.”

The two would likely laugh to be compared to each other, but they shared a childhood that included setting sliding boards on fire with lighter fluid and racing Matchbox cars through the inferno. If there was a wild way to be a child, these two could dream it up. At first glance, Forest City looks like the set of Ozzie and Harriet with only Eddie Haskell stepping outside the boundaries of acceptable behavior. Tommy and Rick were a little more fond of the Beaver.

Contact Pat at patjobe13@gmail.com. He’s heard for one minute on Radio Free Bubba, Wednesday mornings at 7:19 on WNCW.org or 88.7 on your FM dial.

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Dental accreditation group seeks comments

The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) seeks comments on the accreditation of two dental programs at Isothermal Community College this summer.

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The college is in the process of having its existing Dental Assisting program accredited by CODA, which adds additional labor market value to the degree. At the same time, Isothermal is adding a Dental Hygiene program slated to start in the fall of 2025. That program needs to go through the same process.

Review teams from CODA will visit the college in the fall to inspect the dental classrooms and lab spaces, as well as to interview faculty, staff, and students involved in the programs.

“The aim of these visits is to obtain CODA accreditation, which is a nationally recognized and dental industry-approved

endorsement of our programs,” said Michael Gavin, Isothermal’s director of Marketing and Community Relations.

Part of the process includes CODA seeking third-party comments relative to the Dental Assisting and Hygiene programs or policies and procedures used in the accreditation process.

A copy of the accreditation standards and/or the Commission’s policy on third-party comments may be obtained by contacting The Commission on Dental Accreditation, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 or 1-800-621-8099 x4653.

Comments about the Dental Assisting program must be submitted by July 18. Comments about the Dental

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and was welcomed into her heavenly home by Jesus her Lord and Savior on May 19, 2024.

John Hix Wallace

John Hix Wallace age 85 of Rutherford County, NC went home to be with his Lord on May 22, 2024.

John was the husband of Sandra Geer Wallace; and the son to the late Guy Worth Wallace and Effie Smith Wallace.

In addition to his wife John is survived by his son Randy Dean Wallace (Jackie); six grandchildren, five great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by his sons Mark and Maurice Wallace and his ten siblings.

John worked at Stonecutter Mills for 42 years, and Walmart for 20 years.

A graveside service was held May 25 at Eternal Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Mackenzie Gary officiating.

Online condolences may be made at www. crowemortuary.com.

Donations may be made to Gilkey United Methodist Church, 108 Aydlotte Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139; or to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, https://hocf.org.

Juanita Davis

Belva Juanita Davis ended her earthly journey

She was a retired teacher of Rutherford County Schools. Belva was a member of First Baptist Spindale. She is preceded in death by her precious husband Charles E. Davis. She is survived by her daughters Angela Wright (Bryan) of Sugar Grove, and Belva Jane Raspberry (Ron) of Cary, six grandchildren, two nieces and six nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to First Baptist Church Spindale, PO Box 508, Spindale, NC 28160, Good Hope Baptist Church, 6658 Good Hope Church Rd., Cary, NC 27519 or Koinonia House of Prayer, 329 George Cook Rd., Sugar Grove, NC 28679. The funeral service was held in Crowe’s Chapel on May 24. Online condolences at Crowe Mortuary.com

Cecil “David” Clark, Jr. Cecil “David” Clark, Jr., 60, of Forest City, NC, passed away May 21, 2024. David was born December 17, 1963, to Cecil & Judy Clark in Rutherford County. David graduated from Chase High School in 1982.

David was predeceased by his father, Cecil Clark.

He is survived by his mother, Judy Wheeler Clark of Forest City, sons Landon Clark and wife Ashley of

Thompsons Station, TN, and Brandon Rothrock and wife Haley of Ellenboro, and sister Cynthia Clark Robbins and husband George of Forest City, four grandchildren, one nephew, numerous cousins, aunts, uncles.

David worked at Cone Mills Cliffside for 25 years until 2005 and worked as a farrier until 2006. He was a member of Henrietta First Baptist Church.

Services included receiving of friends at Harrelson Funeral Home May 23 and a funeral at Henrietta First Baptist Church on May 24.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Henrietta First Baptist Church, PO Box 265, Henrietta, NC 28076.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.

Betty Ruth Daniel Huntley

Betty Ruth Daniel Huntley, age 89 of Forest City, died Friday, May 24, 2024. Betty Ruth was born April 12, 1935, in Rutherford County and was the daughter of the late Otis and Virgie Bostic Daniel.

Betty Ruth was a graduate of Harris High School as well as Queens College in Charlotte. She worked for the Rutherford County Schools at Harris Elementary until her retirement in 1997. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Forest City.

Betty Ruth was the wife of William C. “Bill” Huntley who preceded her in death in 2018.

Survivors include her daughter, Karen Huntley Quick and husband, Ashley of West Jefferson, as well as several cousins and close friends.

The funeral was held May 28 in The Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Dr. Garin Hill officiating.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Van Fund, 211 W. Main St., Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.padagettking.com.

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.

James Guy “Jim” Crowder

James Guy “Jim” Crowder, age 86 of Forest City, died Friday, May 24, 2024.

Jim was born August 30, 1937, in Rutherford County and he was a son of the late Lee and Winnie Small Crowder. He was a member of Smith Grove Baptist Church. Jim was a 1957 graduate of Cool Springs High School, and he served in the United States Navy as a Jet Mechanic on board the USS Independence.

He worked for AG Industries in Forest City.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his broth-

ers, Charles Crowder, and Walter Boyce Crowder, and his sisters, Evelyn Crowder Huntley, and Margaret Crowder Fromhold.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ruby Lane Crowder, his son, James Scott Crowder of Forest City, his daughter, Susan Crowder Hardin and husband Stan of Forest City, his sister, Mary Ann Coles of Rutherfordton, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held May 29 at Smith Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Terry White officiating.

Military Honors were accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to Smith Grove Baptist Church, PO Box 1195, Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.

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Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.

Jimmy “Ba Ba” Conner, Jr.

Jimmy “Ba Ba” Conner, Jr. age 24, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 in Forest City.

Jimmy was born June 1, 1999 in Rutherford County to Jimmy Conner, Sr. and Patty Hammett Conner. He worked for E.S. Wagner Construction.

Those who preceded him in death are his grand-

parents, Carolyn Hammett and Jim and Thelma Conner; uncle, Donald Conner and his best friend Nick Sprouse.

In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Briana Evans Conner; son, Bentley Conner; brother, Jimmy Conner, Jr. of Forest City; sisters, Tammy Conner (Rob) of Ellenboro, Buffy Montieth (Jay) of Forest City and April Conner of Forest City; grandfather, Maynard Hammett of Gaffney; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 3pm Saturday, June 1 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Steven Cooper officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.

Diane Morrison Ruppe

Diane Morrison Ruppe, age 78, of Las Vegas, NV, died Friday, May 24, 2024.

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In the movie, Saving Private Ryan, a dying Captain John H. Miller, after fighting a fierce battle, whispers his last words to Private James Ryan, “James….earn this. Earn it.” As we have set aside a day to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to secure our freedoms; we, as Americans, have a tremendous debt to repay. If you have ever visited a veterans cemetery, you cannot leave without knowing that freedom does not come cheaply.

How can we earn the sacrifice given to us by over one million servicemen and women? To start with, we can stand up for what makes this country the greatest on earth. As an upcoming election nears, we must actively get involved in the process of electing our leaders. We should vote for those who will respect our veterans and honor the flag which they served under. It is important that we protect the freedoms we still have. The freedom to worship God and to raise our families with God honoring values must be a priority. If we allow a few people to dictate our beliefs, then shame on us. The American spirit of freedom and independence still survives, but under the guise of tolerance we have given up many of our moral convictions. It is time for us to reject those who seek to divide us based on their misrepresentation of democracy and diversity. Let us honor those who have paid the price of freedom by preserving the principles in which they died for. Our liberties and freedoms have been secured at a high price, now we must earn it!

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Diane was a native of Spartanburg County, SC and the daughter of the late Charles Addison Morrison and Laura Dellinger Morrison. Diane was the Vice President of Rear Window Investments. Diane is survived by her husband of 55 years, Edward Raymond Ruppe, sons, John C. Ruppe (Kim), Patrick Ruppe (Kathy), three grandchildren, and one great-grandson.

There will be a private memorial service held to honor Diane’s life.

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Franklin Dyer

Franklin Dyer, age 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Frank was born June 23, 1947 in Cleveland County to the late Lawrence “Doc” Dyer and Annie Dyer Roberson. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Frank worked as a supervisor for American Greetings and later owned and operated Franks Roofing and Remodeling.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Keith Dyer; brothers, Lawrence and John Dyer.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 42 years, Nancy Whitmire Dyer; his children, Glenn Dyer of Forest City; Cindy Vickers of Mooresboro and daughter, Danielle; Jody Dyer of Ellenboro and daughter, Kylee, Carmalita Fortenberry of Black Mountain and children, Caitlyn and Liberty, his brothers, Richard, Dean and Jim Dyer, his brother-in-law, George Whitmire; and aunt, “Aunt Dot.”

The funeral was held May 28 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jerry Causby and Rev. George Whitmire officiating. Interment with Military

Honors was provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.

Celebration Center in Marion with Dr. Bruce Caldwell officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30–3:00 prior to the service. Interment will follow at the Montford Cove Baptist Church following the service.

Flag Folding & Presentation ceremony at Owls Memorial Day baseball game

Cadets from the R-S Central High School Marine Corps JROTC participated in a Flag Folding and Presentation ceremony prior to the Forest City Owls Memorial Day baseball game. During the ceremony the flag is folded into the symbolic tri-cornered shape. The flag is folded 13 times on the triangle representing the 13 original colonies. This is symbolic of the tri-cornered hat worn by the patriots of the American Revolution. The flag was presented to Doug Jackson of the Cpl. Chris S. Ebert Marine Corps League Detachment #1221. The cadets presented the Nation’s Colors as Terry Bishop sang the National Anthem. The Boone

Shirley Jane Morrison Proctor

Shirley Jane Morrison Proctor, 81, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior May 28, 2024.

James Rodney Robbins

James Rodney Robbins, age 68, of Union Mills, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024

He was born in McDowell County on November 30, 1955 to the late James Lawrence Robbins and Kereda McIntosh Robbins. He was a 1974 graduate of McDowell High School. Rodney was known as a hard-working farmer. He enjoyed serving on the Rutherford County Farm Bureau Board of Directors. He retired from the Sugar Hill-Montford Cove Fire Dept. He was of the Baptist faith and recently moved his letter to Spencer Baptist Church in Spindale.

He is survived by his wife Donna Hemphill Robbins; one son, James Robbins; one granddaughter Sadie Robbins and a sister Laura Horne.

A homegoing celebration will be held Thursday, May 30 at 3pm at the Beam

She was the daughter of the late Robert and Lela Morrison. Shirley was also preceded in death by her husband, James Proctor.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Jeff Proctor and Powell Proctor, and two granddaughters, Allie Rountree (Tyler) and Abbie Proctor, a sister-inlaw, Debra Proctor, and a brother-in-law, Eddie Proctor.

Shirley worked in the guidance office at RS Central for over 30 years. She attended Southern Baptist Church and Second Baptist Church.

The funeral service is planned for Saturday, June 1 at Crowe’s Funeral Chapel, 10am. The family will receive friends after the service. Burial will be private at Southern Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Second Baptist Church Youth Fund, 191 Green St., Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

Online condolences may be made at www. crowemortuary.com.

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the economic growth and job creation that this special project will bring to Myakka City,” Oakman said.

“In this next phase of development, we will continue to build on the foundation created by the Herrig and Ketelboeter families by growing our offerings and amenities

Oakman’s involvement in equestrian sports began as a child in western North Carolina, where she grew up competing on the Blue Ridge Hunter Jumper circuit and in college with the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). She followed her passion for horses upon her return to her hometown and accepted a role at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) over nine years ago. Throughout her time at TIEC, Oakman held many roles including Community Relations and Events Manager, and Guests’ Service Manager. Oakman quickly progressed to overseeing all equestrian-related event logistics, equine facilities, and competition licensing to include a yearround calendar of over 46 weeks of multi-discipline competition and equestrian activity as the Director of Equestrian Operations.

Oakman has served as a member of the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games organizing committee and Executive Director

of Race Operations for the Tryon Block House Steeplechase since 2017. She has been involved with managing events for multiple equestrian affiliates including the Federation Equestrian International (FEI), United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), United States Eventing Association (USEA), National Steeplechase Association (NSA), United States Pony Club (USPC), United States Dressage Federation (USDF) and United States Para Dressage, United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA), United States Mounted Games Association (USMGA), Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA), Special Olympics, Professional Bull Riding (PBR) and World Champions Rodeo.

“We are so excited to formally announce the selection of Molly Oakman as our President. With her wealth of experience, expertise, and respect within the horse industry, we feel Molly is the perfect leader to guide TerraNova into its next chapter of growth and excellence,” said Natalee Herrig, CoCEO, TerraNova. “We have built a solid foundation and assembled a stellar team, positioning ourselves on a trajectory of success. Molly’s arrival strengthens this momentum through her knowledge and innovative spirit. Her leadership will undoubtedly propel us

forward to achieve and exceed our goals.”

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Article Provided By: Jean Gordon

Molly and her miniature horses, Pumpkin and Daisy.They are in training to join programming with Equilibrium at TerraNova.

Molly Oakman

Mountain Gateway Museum to Host ‘Birds & Blooms Bonanza’

Flowers are blooming, and birds are building nests, which means it’s time for the Mountain Gateway Museum’s “Birds & Blooms Bonanza.”

This family-friendly crafts class will be held Saturday, June 15, beginning at 10am on the front porch of the museum at 24 Water St., Old Fort.

On this Father’s Day weekend, children and adults of all ages can build and decorate a wooden

birdhouse and create a bouquet of button-and-felt flowers to take home in a glass vase of their choice. The cost is $15 per participant, which includes all craft materials and instruction. Advance registration and prepayment are required. To register, contact the museum at 828-668-9259 or mgm@dncr.nc.gov. Space is limited. The registration deadline is June 12.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Because this is an outdoor event, participants should dress according to the weather. They also are encouraged to wear clothing that is washable or that they don’t mind getting dirty.

For more information about the “Birds & Blooms Bonanza,” please contact RoAnn Bishop at roann. bishop@dncr.nc.gov or Brittany Joachim at brittany. bennett@dncr.nc.gov or call 828-668-9259.

About the Mountain Gateway Museum & Heritage Center: The Mountain Gateway Museum & Heritage Center is a regional branch of the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh and is the westernmost facility in the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ Division of State History Museums. Located at 24 Water Street in Old Fort, just a quarter-mile off I-40 at Exit 73, the museum is open year-round. Hours are from 9am-5pm Tuesday through Saturday, and from 2-5pm Sunday. Admission is free.

CLUES ACROSS

1. Fashion accessory

4. Engine additive

7. Small, faint constellation

8. Gives a job

10. Self-righteous person

12. Caucasian language

13. Surinam toad

14. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.)

16. Former French coin

17. Levels the score

19. What stage performers do

20. Egyptian Sun god 21. Localities

25. Spherical body

26. Licensed for Wall Street

27. Perfect

29. It’s on many people’s heads

30. Boxing’s GOAT

31. Photo

32. Popular HBO show

39. Popular music awards show 41. Pouch

42. Lake in Botswana

43. Unruly group

44. One-fourth

45. Very eager 46. Edward __, author and writer

48. Flying insect

49. Dragged forcibly

50. Thus far

51. Not just “play” 52. Commercials

CLUES DOWN

1. Occur 2. Show up 3. Capital of Taiwan 4. Brother or sister 5. Secret get-togethers 6. Type of tea

Where the action is

Cast out

Crime group 14. Type of vessel (abbr.)

15. Accept and handle

18. Sacri ce hit

19. One who buys and sells securities simultaneously

20. Month

22. Most thin

23. Naturally occurring material

24. Luke’s mentor __-Wan

27. Postmodernist Austrian “House”

28. Aquatic salamander

29. Baseball stat

31. Beginning military rank

32. Talk rapidly and unintelligbly

33. Paddle

34. Caregiver (abbr.)

35. Old Irish alphabet

36. Japanese city

37. In a way, acted

38. Things to see

39. Nursemaid

40. Type of tooth

44. To be demonstrated

47. Defunct European group

About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources: The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina – its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. Through its programs, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and

strengthens community resiliency.

The department manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks,

four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State

small town friendly BIG time results

Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. For more info, visit www.dncr.nc.gov.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GOLDEN DOMERS TOY AND HOBBY. Visit our NEW LOCATION .....Model Cars, Die-cast Cars & Trucks, Tractors, Hot Wheels, Construction Toys, Sports Memorabilia, Autographed Items, Hard to Find Items! See Mike & Brandon Willis. We’re located at 104 Oliver Ave. (behind El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant in Boiling Springs), Shelby 704-297-0102 or 704-297-0103

CHRISTIAN EX-CONS VS. COPS SOFTBALL Game Saturday, June 1; 10:30am Crowe Park; 267 Crowe Park Drive, Forest City. All proceeds to House of Deliverance- a shelter for women. $5 adult, $2 child. We will have food vendors. Come have fun and support a great cause. Info: 828-7480609.

REUNIONS

POOLE REUNION, JUNE 9TH. Belwood Community Center - Bring a smile and well filled basket. Lunch approx. 1 PM.

EMPLOYMENT

NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. Over time available. (704) 473-0341

BUSINESS SERVICES

TONEY’S PLUMBING REPAIR. Tub, faucet installation, kitchen lavatory installation, hot water heater repair/replace, drain clean. All work guaranteed. 828-223-0332.

CLEVELAND COUNTY GARAGE DOORS. Summer Tuneup Special, $69.95. We will check all your equipment lube, make sure it’s working correctly. We repair broken doors. Also offering new installations. 704472-9367.

MCNEILLY TREE SERVICE & LAND MANAGEMENT. Tree Removal, Trimming, Demolition, Land Clearing, Firewood, Hauling Services, Debris Removal. Free Estimates. (704) 472-3766

BUSINESS SERVICES

CLASSIFIED FIED ADS

FOR SALE

HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR. Skid Steer, Wreckers, Rollbacks, Splitters, Tractors, etc. 30 years experience. Shelby, NC. (Joe) (704) 692-1097

PAINTING, ROOFING, TILE FLOORS, wood decks, fences & carpentry work. Free estimates. Ask for Harold or Jim 828-429-7511.

ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, full service on lawnmowers or tractor. Honest & Reliable! (704) 300-2332

WILL CLEAN HOUSES. Reasonable rates. Call or text me at (704) 419-9016

YARD SALES

CLEVELAND COUNTY

LARGE YARD SALE. Fri., May 31st, 2024 from 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM; Sat., Jun 1st, 2024 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Antiques, tools and much more. 5363 Casar Road, Casar, NC 28020 (704) 418-1192 jordan. lonnie@ymail.com

HUGE 3 FAMILY YARD SALE. Saturday, June 1st, 7:30ampm. EVERYTHING MUST GO. 823 Churchhill Drive, Shelby.

3 FAMILY YARD SALE. Sat., June 1st, 8 am-Until. Lots of stuff. Too much to list. 311 Stowe Acres, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

GASTON COUNTY

BIG YARD SALE. Sat Jun 1st, 2024 from 07:00 AM - 01:00 PM. 152 North Shore Drive, Cherryville, NC 28021

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

GARAGE SALE: FRIDAY & SATURDAY, May 31 & June 1, 8AM-1PM each day. Several large items & gardening items. 166 Old Gilbert Town Rd., Rutherfordton, NC 28139

TWO FAMILY YARD SALE. Sat., June 1st, 8:30AM-2PM. Lots of good household items at bargain prices, some free stuff and antiques. Decor pieces, art, and books. Beenie Babies, Golf clubs. 1953 Old US 221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 kizdogs54@gmail.com

BIG YARD SALE- CLEANED OUT another building. Saturday, June 1, 7am-until. Puzzles, clothes, yard items, trunk, Avon containers, too much good stuff to list. 335 Leon Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040

2 DAYS! Friday, May 31 & Saturday, June 1; 7AM-2PM both days. Motorcycle riding gear, mid-century furniture, knick-knacks, music gear, clothing, baskets & more! 1211 Walls Church Rd., Ellenboro, NC 28040

YARD SALE. Saturday, June 1; 7am-3pm. Clothing, household items, some furniture, Halloween/Christmas decorations, various candles, lots more! 193 Pinehurst Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040

FOR SALE

METAL BURNING BARRELS

$10. Feed Barrels 55 & 30 Gal-

Plastic & metal solid

barrels $10. Totes - Clean $75. John Deere Riding Mower, 180 hours $2500 Firm. Call Jeff (Hickory). (828) 327-4782

DISCOUNT APPLIANCES. Refrigerators, washers, dryers and stoves. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 477-4766

USED CAMPER TOPS FOR SALE: Various sizes and styles. Keep it dry and safe! 828-351-8846.

TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER

TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. 704-434-6389, (704) 473-0867

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788

CASE XX HAWK BILLS IN STOCK! 1 OZ. SILVER BARS & ROUNDS Available (While Supplies Last)* Plus: More KNIVES•KNIVES•KNIVES at Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 or (980) 295-5568

HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Large On Site Display”. Concrete Pads, Grading, Plumbing, Electrical. “One Stop Shop For All !” J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City, 2690 Hwy. 221 South. (828) 245-5895

CARPORTS, GARAGES, BOAT, RV COVER HAY BARNS, Etc. “Check Out Our Price Before You Buy... There Is Difference!” J. Johnson Sales, inc. 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

STORAGE BUILDINGS

WOOD OR METAL. New, Used, Repo. New Buildings from $3756.00. Inventory changes weekly! J. Johnson Sales, inc. 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895

NEW MAJESTIC POWER

FOLDING WHEELCHAIR, $2000 obo; Suzuki digital piano and bench, $900. (704) 538-2022

INVACARE MANUAL WHEELCHAIR. $129 with ELRs, less without. 250 lb capacity. Call Scooterman John, delivery available (704) 951-4224 mobilityservices07@gmail.com

TINY HOUSE / OFFICE UNIT. 12’ X 28’. Small Kitchen, 1/2 Bath, TV on Wall, Heat & Air. $35,900. Deliver & Blocked. “Financing Available”. J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City. (828) 245-5895

FOR SALE

METAL ROOFING FOR SALE INSTOCK! Deliveries Twice A Week. One Piece or the Whole Roof. J. Johnson Sales, inc. 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City. (828) 245-5895

SHIPPING CRATE $35.00. Wood shipping crates for sale with some lids. 3 different sizes. I can send pictures. I have a few smaller crates ideal for planter. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net

TRAILERS NEW5X10 WITH GATE $1395. Areas Largest Trailer Inventory, Equipment, Dumps, Landscape, Enclosed, Gooseneck “New & Used”. Best Cash Deals Around, Credit Cards, Financing, Rent to Own, No Credit Check Available. J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City. (828) 245-5895

AUTOMATIC TOILET BOWL CLEANER Great Deal! - Click on www.ShelbyNCUSA.com and see Items For Sale This Week NC4Ever@usa.com

PLANTS FOR SALE 20 different Hosta plants, Iris-different colors, Daylilies, Dogwood and Cherry trees. Call 828-245-0245.

TREK BIKES FOR SALE. 2022 Women’s and Men’s Trek Bikes for Sale. $500 each or $900 for both. Call 704-418-9331. (704) 418-3799 vablab08@gmail. com

BROWN COUCH WITH RECLINERS ON EACH END. $125. Under counter microwave $80. Cherry Dinette table $32. (704) 538-3285

DOREL HOME PRODUCTS. Metal Bunk Bed. Twin/Full $70. (828) 447-8913

OLD SCHOOL GAS JUGS. 5 gallon, a 2.5 gallon and 1 gallon. These are old school filler necks with air release ports. $20, $15, $10. Only have TWO 5 gallon ones left! (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth. net

TOOL BUSINESS FOR SALE. Self employed tool Business for sale! No partial sells. Call to set up appointment to view. Only serious buyers call. (704) 418-0938

TRAILER FOR SALE 2005 white closed-in trailer. $1,000. 704-466-5602.

1996 EDDIE BOYER BLACK TRUCK. Has been wrecked. Use for parts. $500 or OBO. 704-466-5602.

PLANTS FOR SALE. Banana Trees, Lirope grass and ground covers. Call Rita. 828-2457860. Can leave message.

FOR SALE Samsung Top Load Washer and Front Load Dryer. $400 for both. 704-2318645.

NEW-USED TRAILERS PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ALL TYPES OF TRAILERS. 1500 Square Feet of Parts, Axles, Tires, Lights, Gates, Ramps, etc. J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City, (828) 245-5895

VERY NICE M1 GRAND 3006 RIFLE. For more info, (704) 487-1205

SECTIONAL COUCH, GRAY. Like new. Paid $1600, will take $1000. Perfect condition. 602295-3448.

AMANA WASHER, 1 YEAR OLD, $250. Bravos dryer $100. GE refrigerator $125. Electric space heater $30. 828-2895242.

WANT TO BUY

WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.

WANT TO BUY CARS& TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006

CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228

I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197

TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 4720006

FARM & GARDEN

SQUARE BALES OF GRASS HAY. $5 per bale in field, will help load. Call now for baling date. 704-482-6010, 704-4186080.

HAY BALES FOR SALE. Good grass, 4x5 large hay bales. $50 each. 828-429-4900.

BOATS

1980 MASTER CRAFT STAR & Stripes. New motor, refurbished with trailer. Ready for the water. $7500. (704) 4722854

PETS & LIVESTOCK

DOG KENNELS. 5X10X6, 10x10x4, 10x10x6, 10x20x6. Single Kennel, Double Kennel or Triple Kennel. Dog Houses. Rain Tops Available. “Pickup or Delivery Available.” J. Johnson Sales, Forest City (828) 2455895

MINI MICRO ADORABLE AFFORDABLE BABIES. True Designer puppies, great service & EMS, trained, shots, microchip, under 10lbs (864) 623-8803 thefuzzyfacequeen@gmail. com

MATING LOVEBIRDS AND CAGE, $125. Mating Finches and cage, $100. (704) 5382022

GREAT PYRENEES PUPS 5 Females, 3 males. Ready May 26th. Full blooded. Parents on site. $250/ea., but with 1st shots-$275. Also, Nigerian Draft Goats-$125. 704-4779367.

CKC REGISTERED F1 PUREBRED GOLDENDOODLE PUPPIES FOR SALE. Males and females are still available. Puppies will be vaccinated and CKC Registration paperwork with full breeding rights is available. Mom can be viewed on site! Make your deposit now before they are all gone! Beth 704-466-8615 or Jamie (980) 295-8512

PHARAOH QUAILS. $3 and up. Call (704) 482-0178

DOBERMAN PINSCHER PUPPIES Born 3/04/2024. Black/ Rust and Red/Rust. Shots, wormed, tails docked and dew claws removed. Males and Females, CKC Registration available. SALE! $550 each. TEXT: 864 490 8447 bdobermans@gmail.com FULL BLOODED BASSET HOUND PUPS. Ready for new home! Wormed, no shots. 2 females, no papers, $300ea. 828-289-1258.

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

GOATS FOR SALE All ages. Males-$100, Females-$125. Free farm eggs. 704-466-5602.

BEAUTIFUL BOSTON TERRIER PUPPIES. Two litters of Boston Terrier puppies looking for loving homes. I have both AKC & CKC registered. They will have a vet health check 1st shots and dewormed. One of the most loyal & playful breeds! $700 (704) 616-6114 DENISEBROWN344@GMAIL.COM

KOI FISH FOR SALE. All colors; short and long fin; 3”-4” fish $1.; larger fish $5.-$10. (864) 546-2778 brendasherman9@ gmail.com

KUNE KUNE PIGLETS FOR SALE. 8 weeks old. $100-$150 each. WILSON FARM. Call for info (704) 349-3378

HENS FOR SALE. 4 Types - Brahma, Ameraucana, Red Producer & Cochins $30 each. Call (828) 289-7719

CLASSIFIED FIED ADS

CARS & TRUCKS

1978 MG B ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE. 101,823 miles, $8000, Runs Well, Well Maintained, Body & Paint In Good Condition, Good Tires w/ little mileage. Top Replaced, Alternator Replaced, Fuel Tank, Fuel Pump & Sending Unit Replaced, Truespark 45D Electronic Distributor. Radiator Replaced, Window & Windshield Seals Replaced, Engine & Transmission Mounts Replaced, Clutch Rebuilt, New Top Cover, New Battery, Weber Carb, Interior redone, Full Tonneau, RoStyle Wheels (Good Condition), Pioneer AM/FM/ MP3 Stereo, Kicker Speakers, Clear Title. $8000 obo or trade for Jeep Wrangler, C7 or CJ5. (704) 472-3997 rkaylor1115@ gmail.com

1998 FORD F-250 STANDARD 173,000 miles, with ladder rack and tool boxes. Cold A/C. New battery and wipers. Ready to roll! $6150. Call (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net

CARS & TRUCKS

1985 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE White, 144,000 miles, Lots of new parts. Needs parts $5000 (704) 300-9223

MOTORCYCLES & ATVS

2015 POLARIS SPORTSMAN

300. I have a 2015 Polaris sportsman 300 for sell, has low miles, great shape and has been garage kept! $4000. Lenoir, NC. (704) 214-3606 truckin4alivin@protonmail.com

MOBILE HOMES

14X58, 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH SINGLEWIDE mobile home. In Rutherford County, MUST BE MOVED! Great condition, title in hand, $5000 OBO. 828-305-1071

REAL ESTATE

CLEVELAND COUNTY

TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 472-0006

POLK COUNTY

SUNNYVIEW, NC FOR SALE BY OWNER. Convenient location, 4.5 acre lot on quiet country road. $55,000 with owner financing available. 828-429-3287.

REAL ESTATE

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

MAKING HOME OWNERSHIP

A REALITY!. 2 bed, 2 bath Mobile Home — $7500 Down and $898.46/month. 1/3 acre Lot! Central AC/Heat, Laundry Hookups $49,999. This is a RENT TO OWN home! (828) 544-0900 craig@blueridgemobilehomepark.com

FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, 704-739-0259. (704) 739-2059

HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby. (704) 487-6354

LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE. Has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications now. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC (704) 482-7723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@RPMMANAGED.COM

30/50AMP CAMPER LOT W/CONCRETE PAD. $150 weekly, Power/water included. Country/residential feel. 14’x40’ pad for set up. 1213 Lavender Rd., Grover, NC. Call today 704-743-6103 (704) 743-6103

FOR RENT

CLEVELAND COUNTY

LAUREL HILL APARTMENTS

LOCATED IN SHELBY NC. Is currently accepting applications for our 2 and 3 bedroom Townhomes. Rent is based on income (and even some expenses are deducted). Call or visit today! 1526 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC or call for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. (704) 487-1114

MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299

3013 POPLAR CIRCLE, SHELBY, NC. Home for lease-3013 Poplar Circle. Shelby, NC. 3 BR-1.5 bath brick ranch. Central H & A, carport, storage building. No pets, non smokers only. Proof of income & criminal background check required. Contact Tommy Wilson with Clay & Associates 704-418-1251. $1,200 mo/ $800 deposit. (704) 418-1251 tommy_n_wilson@outlook.com

LINCOLN COUNTY

HOUSE FOR RENT $900.00 per month. 6 rooms, 1.5 baths. no pets. Looking for a couple to possibly do light farm chores. Cherryville area. call 704 4352542, 704-898-5208. (704) 530-6453 awb311@aol.com

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

SENIOR LIVING AT ITS BEST! 55 and older. 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartments. Forest City. $675 deposit, $675 month. (828) 447-9622

FOR RENT

RUTHERFORD COUNTY

2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting