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Honoring A Father On Father’s Day Sevil Horn

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Contributing Writers: Michael Gavin Kelly Hudson Beverly Knight Terry L. Ledford, Ph.D. Dr. Jacqueline McKool Jason Metcalf Charlene D. Proctor Frank Talley

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Did you know that there are more bicycle-related injuries seen in hospital emergency rooms for children 5-14 years of age, than any other sport? Dr. Chris Burley, aka Helmet Man, with the help of many organizations and businesses in Rutherford County, is significantly reducing the chance of head injuries in certain age groups of children.

Read how and why this program is targeted at 3rd graders.

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Serviceman, Cattleman, Conservationist, Mayor Pro Tem, Sunday School Teacher, and Business Owner are just a few of the titles given to Sevil Horn, but none of these titles parallel the title of “Father.” At 91 years young, Mr. Horn is still the source of strength and encouragement for his wife and five children. There is no greater gift in this life for Mr. Horn than to be a “Father” honored and loved by his family.

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Rutherford County Schools have been setting the example for other states, educators and school districts in preparing students for a changing, global community. Evidence shows that the Going G.L.O.B.A.L program implemented

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appy Father’s Day! The staff at Rutherford Everyday would like to thank all fathers who “step up to the plate” and take the responsibility of providing, mentoring, and setting examples for their children.

In this edition of Rutherford Everyday, we hope that you will be encouraged and inspired by the loving account of a family’s honor for their father, Sevil Horn. For many years, Mr. Horn has served his country and his community well, but his greatest joy is the comfort of knowing that he has inspired, educated, provided and served his family even better.

THANK YOU, Mr. Horn and all fathers for being “our knights in shining armor.”

I would also like to thank the Rutherford community and the Rutherford Chamber of Commerce for embracing my dream of a community-based magazine and bringing that dream to reality. It has been wonderful to re-connect to a community that holds such fond memories from the past. I thought that no one else would have the passion and drive that it takes to overcome obstacles and build a publication that would be “deep seeded” into the community. I was wrong!

Everette Murray promised he would give the publication 100% effort, 100% loyalty, and 100% community concern. He loved the concept of a community based magazine, especially a community that he cared for so deeply, and he immediately began to seek avenues and community advocates to bring the community and readers together. He continues to work feverously to help local businesses and local organizations reach the community with information, services and products. With sadness, but with complete confidence, I have asked Everette to assume ownership of Rutherford Everyday. Over the past 6 editions, he has proven to be vested, dedicated, and proficient to carry on what now has become his dream too. Congratulations Everette on a job well done!

Thank you Rutherford County for all your support!

Joy Mabry Contributing Editor

Mepkin Abbey…10

FITNESS The Truth About Sunscreens…12

HOME & GARDEN Gardenwoods…13

SPOTLIGHT Honoring A Father On Father’s Day...14

FINANCIAL CENTS Ready, Get Set… Go!…16 Losing Control?...16

Improving Self-Esteem by Embracing Your Incompetence…22

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Rutherford Quilt Guild Meeting Location: First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton

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Diabetes Support Group Location: Norris Biggs Conference Room, Rutherford Regional Health Center Call 286-5502 for information

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Foothills Daylily Society Flower Show Gardenwoods, 4250 US 64/74A Hwy, Green Hill

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

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Shop & Play Saturday: Gifts & Goodies Location: Downtown Rutherfordton Family friendly entertainment and activities

Jun 25 9:00 AM

Adventures in Art: Paint Yourself Location: Visual Arts Center Hands-on, moving, and inter-active art adventures for ages 8-12

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Community Safety

By Charlene D. Proctor

The Helmet Man

Well, it’s that time of year when the weather is finally nice enough for children to hop on their bicycles and have some fun. Can you remember learning how to ride a bicycle? Do you remember getting your first bicycle? Can you remember the fun you had riding your bike? It wasn’t a chore-it was just good, clean fun.

Today, over 57 million people ride bicycles for pleasure, work, exercise, or school. More bicycles means more risk for wheeled sports injuries. Did you know that there are more bicycle-related injuries seen in hospital emergency rooms for children 5-14 years of age, than any other sport? In fact, according to Safe Kids Worldwide, “helmets can reduce the risk of severe brain injuries by 88%-yet only 45% of children 14 and under usually wear a bike helmet.”

Did you know that North Carolina has a bicycle helmet law? Here are the nuts and bolts of the law:

For additional information on the text of the law, visit www.buckleupnc.org.

SAFE KIDS Rutherford County is proactive in making sure children are riding their bicycles safely, with their Annual 3rd Grade Bike Helmet Program. The program actually began with the vision of a local volunteer! William Burgin, a retired Navy Captain, returned to Rutherford County after 31 years of service. He said he made it his “mission to help children.” As a member of the Forest City Kiwanis, he partnered around 1999 with the Parent Teacher Association at the former Dunbar School to split the cost and provide bike helmets to all of the students. Funding ran out after a few years, but the vision was still there.

Enter….The Helmet Man! As a newcomer to Rutherford County, owner of Rutherford County

• Anyone under 16 years of age must wear a helmet when riding a bike on any public road/ path.

• Anyone under 40 pounds and 40 inches must ride in a separate restraining seat attached to the bike.

• A parent or legal guardian is responsible for making sure their child is obeying the bike law.

If they break the law, they are fined $10.

Dr. Burley fitting a helmet

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Chiropractic Center, and a young father himself, Dr. Chris Burley arrived in 2002 and decided to get active in the community and join the Forest City Kiwanis. The Forest City Kiwanis received a grant to start the 3rd Grade Bike Helmet Program in 2003 and has been going strong since then. Dr. Burley was also instrumental in implementing Safe Kids Rutherford County.

Today, Dr. Chris Burley, Chairman of Safe Kids Rutherford County, speaks highly of the successful program which has distributed over 10,000 bike helmets to 3rd graders in Rutherford County since 2003. He uses volunteers dedicated to, and interested in, keeping children safe. Volunteers come from the Forest City Kiwanis, Rutherfordton Kiwanis, Pilot Club of Rutherford County, Rutherford Regional Health System, Rutherford County Schools, Rutherford Polk McDowell Health Department, Fireside Books & Gifts, Rutherford County Clerk of Court, Rutherford County EMS, Rutherford Life Services, Spindale Fire & Police, Community Health Council of Rutherford County, and DPR Fortis, with new volunteers coming on board each year.

This year, funding for the bike helmets came from Safe Kids Rutherford County, Forest City Kiwanis, Rutherfordton Kiwanis, Pilot Club of Rutherford County, DPR Fortis, and the Ronald McDonald House Foundation’s local charities.

The successful 3rd Grade Bike Helmet Program targets 3rd graders because many of them are

Linda Parks, volunteer, assisting with helmet fittings

graduating to a new size bike, have outgrown their previous bike helmet, and are at an age when they are daring on their bikes. The program provides a helmet fitted to each child’s head, education about bike safety habits, and requires the students to view a bike safety video made by kids for kids.

Dr. Burley states that each helmet is worth a million dollars because that is a rough estimate of what it would cost to take care of a 3rd grader with a severe head injury unable to take care of themselves. He is quick to tell students of one of the program’s “saves.”

A few years ago, a local boy survived what could have been a very serious bike crash, because he was wearing his bike helmet received through the program.

The boy’s helmet absorbed the impact of the crashinstead of his skull. He only sustained minor injuries.

Stories like this make the program worthwhile.

Gaylord Cowan, volunteer, fitting a student for a helmet.

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Community Safety

PATH-Shelter

Signs to Look for in a Battering Personality

By Kelly Hudson

The PATH Shelter, a United Way Agency, provides services for victims of domestic violence. For more information call 245-8595. Many women are interested in ways they can predict whether they are about to become involved with someone who will be abusive. Below is a list of behaviors seen in people who are abusive.

1. JEALOUSY. At the beginning of a relationship, an abuser may say that jealousy is a sign of love. It is actually a sign of possessiveness and lack of trust.

2. CONTROLLING BEHAVIOR. At first the batterer will say this behavior is due to his concern for her safety, her need to use her time well, or her need to make good decisions. He will be angry if the woman is “late” coming back from the store or an appointment; he will question her closely about where she went and who she talked with. As this behavior progresses, he may not let the woman make personal decisions about the house, her clothing, or even going to church.

3. QUICK INVOLVEMENT. Many battered women dated or knew their abuser for less than six months before they were married, engaged, or living together.

He will pressure the woman to commit to the relationship in such a way that later the woman may feel very guilty or that she’s “letting him down” if she wants to slow down involvement or break off the relationship.

4. UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS. Abusive people will expect their partner to meet all their needs. He will says things such as “if you love me, I’m all you need, and you’re all I need.” His partner is expected to take care of everything for him emotionally and in the home.

5. ISOLATION. The abusive person tries to cut his partner off from all resources. He accuses people who are the woman’s supports of “causing trouble.” He may want to live in the country, without a telephone, or refuse to let her drive the car, or he may try to keep her from working or going to school.

6. BLAMES OTHERS FOR PROBLEMS/ FEELINGS. He may make mistakes and then blame the women for upsetting him. The abuser may tell his partner “you make me mad,” “you’re hurting me by not doing what I want you to do,” or “I can’t help being angry .”

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7. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS/ CHILDREN. Abusers may punish animals brutally or be insensitive to their pain or suffering. An abuser may expect children to be capable of things beyond their abilities (punishes a 2-year old for wetting a diaper.

8. VERBAL ABUSE. In addition to saying things that are intentionally meant to be cruel and hurtful, verbal abuse is also apparent in the abuser’s degrading of his partner, cursing her, and belittling her accomplishments. The abuser tells her she is stupid and unable to function without him. This may involve waking her up to verbally abuse her or not letting her go to sleep.

9. DR. JEKYL/MR. HYDE. Many women are confused by the abuser’s sudden changes in mood. She may think he has some sort of mental problem because one minute he’s agreeable, the next he’s exploding.

10. PAST BATTERING. The abuser may say he has hit women in the past, but blame them for the abuse (‘They made me do it”). A batterer will abuse any woman he is with if the relationship lasts long enough for the violence to begin.

11. THREATS. This includes any threat of physical force meant to control the partner: “I’ll slap you,” or “I’ll kill you.”

By Jason Metcalf

The NC State Highway Patrol is currently recruiting men and women to fill up to 230 positions available across the state. NC Highway Patrol loses an average of 8 to 9 men and women each month due to retirement, relocation, disability, and various other reasons. We are looking for good, qualified individuals to fill a deficient of over 100 patrol officers lost each year.

If you meet these qualifications and are interested in submitting an application for the NC Highway Patrol, please apply online at The Office of State Personnel website (www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/). For additional information contact Trooper Jason Metcalf, recruiter for the NC Highway Patrol, directly at: jason.metcalf@ ncdps.gov or at 828-234-5603.

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Fitness

“The Truth About Sunscreens” Dr. Jacqueline McKool,Board Certified Chiropractic Internist

It’s that time of year again when we will be more active outside and enjoying the wonderful sunshine of the Carolinas, including the beaches! But along with that enjoyment is the ongoing battle of protecting our skin from over exposure of the sun. As always, my heart and passion is to educate you on the Truth About Wellness, so I want to plant some seeds of thought regarding the pros and cons of both the sun and sunscreens.

Yes, if we spend too much time out in the sun unprotected it can cause us skin damage, if not cancer itself. But, the sun also offers us a vital nutrient, Vitamin D. Vitamin D is important for our immune system, calcium absorption, muscle function and much more. We must have it! Our best source of Vitamin D is from the natural sunshine!

But when we lather on the sunscreen, we prevent the absorption of Vitamin D. Those that are at most risk of lacking in Vit D are darker skinned people and those with minimal exposure to sunlight. It is best to avoid being in direct sunlight unprotected at mid day, but to still get a minimum of 20 minutes of sunlight a day to receive a healthy dose of Nature’s vitamin, Vitamin D. Sunscreen can offer us some protection from the harmful rays of the sun, but if we are not using the right kind, sunscreen can actually do us more harm than good. The mass marketed sunscreens out there are very toxic to the body and to our health and can actually cause us cancer rather than prevent it! Our skin is the largest organ of

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our body, and just like what we put in our bodies can either do us harm or good, the same goes for what we put on our bodies.

What we put on our skin gets absorbed directly into our bloodstream, and the chemicals that are in most commercial sunscreens are very harmful to the body.

When chosing a sunscreen it is best to look for suncreens with minimal mineral formulations of zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. As long as these minerals don’t penetrate the skin (most studies show that these ingredients do not penetrate skin to reach the bloodstream, but research continues), then we should be o.k. On the other hand we want to avoid sunscreens with non-mineral ingredients. The most common ingredients in non-mineral sunscreens are octisalate (found in 59 percent), oxybenzone (52 percent) and avobenzone (49 percent). Oxybenzone can trigger allergic reactions, is a potential hormone disrupter and penetrates the skin in relatively large amounts. Some experts caution that it should not be used on children. Some 55 percent of sunscreens rated by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) are nonmineral, and 15 percent combine both mineral and nonmineral active ingredients. (1) So if you have to use sunscreen, some of the brand names that would be a better choice would be products made by Alba Bontanica, Aubrey Organics and Badger. You can find a variety of these better sunscreens at Plum Natural Market in Forest City.

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HONORING A FATHER ON FATHER’S DAY

By Frank Talley Pictures Provided by Roger Horn

“We’re not making much money but we’re having lots of fun.”

A quote from Sevil Horn while working with his family at Horn’s Home and Garden Center.

Not every child has a father like Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth, Albert Einstein or Elvis Presley. There are more fathers named Smith and Jones who travel through life unknown to the world but known intimately to their families.

Fair Haven Assisted/Nursing Home has selected 91 year old Sevil Horn to represent all fathers in the facility on Father’s Day. Sevil was born May 12, 1922, in Forest City. He attended school in Forest City and graduated from Cool Springs High School. When the world was at war, Sevil was drafted into the Army Air Corps where he supplied parts and ammunition to the planes that were flying sorties in the Pacific.

When he returned home, he met and married Nell Dobbins and started his life with her. Through the years five children became part of their family, Bruce, Roger, Rebecca Watson, Elizabeth McDevitt and David.

In the early years Sevil, nicknamed ‘Doctor Horn,’ because of his ability to make sick cattle better, raised and sold cattle. He also worked a farm.

Besides raising five children, he was very active with the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Administration, the

Sevil with grandsons, Adam and Andrew

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Forest City, NC 245-9095 North Carolina Cattleman’s Association and other organizations including the Chamber of Commerce and the Boy Scouts. He served Forest City as Mayor Pro Tem and was a Sunday school teacher and deacon at First Baptist Church in Forest City.

During the years following the war, he worked with his uncles and father at Horn’s Cash Store on Main Street in Forest City. When the store closed in 1957, he continued to work his farm and raise cattle.

In 1978, when his second son, Roger, was graduating from Appalachian State University, Sevil asked him what he wanted to do. When Roger replied that it would be nice to open a family garden center, Sevil jumped on the idea and together with his wife Nell, and son, opened Horn’s Home and Garden Center. They worked together expanding the business so that now it includes trees, shrubs, plants, flowers and accessories for the home and garden. Other family members added to the center include Roger and his wife Harriet, their son Andrew and his wife Charlotte, and niece Melissa O’Brian. With his family around him, working at

the store, Sevil said, “We’re not making much money but we’re having lots of fun.”

His enjoyment of the outdoors, seeing nature in action and having family near to him, has been at the center of his life.

We are pleased to have Sevil Horn represent all fathers at Fair Haven.

Sevil’s 91st birthday at Fair Haven with children, David, Rebecca, Roger and Bruce.

Sevil and wife, Nell

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Education

Rutherford County Schools’ Going GLOBAL: A Showcase for Visitors programs that engage students and provide tangible evidence of academic accomplishment.

Recently, RCS hosted educators from three states and 14 school districts who witnessed firsthand how RCS has implemented Going G.L.O.B.A.L. Visiting educators were impressed by the digital environment that RCS offers, where students experience a personalized learning environment and explore their interests through challenge-based and inquiry-based learning. They realized that Going G.L.O.B.A.L. is about more than technology tools and digital content. It is about removing boundaries and creating access to 21st century learning resources for all students and parents, resulting in college and career ready graduates. In addition to touring the schools, visiting educators were treated to a Facebook Data Center tour.

Participants commented that the Facebook tour provided a real life example of the connections between Going G.L.O.B.A.L. and 21st century preparation required of RCS students.

For Rutherford County Schools (RCS), Going G.L.O.B.A.L. is more than a catchy acronym. Growing Learning Opportunities Beyond All Limits describes the culture of teaching and learning in Rutherford County Schools. In June 2008, the Rutherford County Board of Commissioners and Rutherford County Schools Board of Education established the 21st Century Blue Ribbon Commission to develop a plan to provide the necessary tools for 21st century learners. That year, district and school administrators collaborated to develop the district 1:1 implementation plan that included providing all students in grades 6-12 and all teachers of grades PreK-12 with a laptop for school and home use.

Since the development of the Going G.L.O.B.A.L initiative five years ago, RCS has worked to transform teaching and learning by integrating technology into all curriculum areas. A major component of this shift is the development of 21st century skills including collaboration, problem solving, critical thinking, innovation, communication, and creativity.

Kim Ingle, Chase High Career and Technical Education teacher, affirms this. “Students are using higher order thinking, not just remembering, understanding, and applying. They are able to evaluate, analyze, and do more creating.”

Going G.L.O.B.A.L. is integral to the vision of Rutherford County Schools in preparing all students to be successful in a global community. “We do not want our students to be limited by geography or by any other constraints, and we feel technology will open doors for our students,” remarked Dr. Janet Mason, Rutherford County Schools Superintendent.

“We want to ensure that our students are not disadvantaged because of where their parents choose to live and work and that the education they receive in Rutherford County Schools is comparative with the education they would receive anywhere else in the state, country, or even the world.

We continually seek to give our students the best opportunities and advantages possible.”

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Due to the success of Going G.L.O.B.A.L., RCS was recently recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program. This designation is awarded to educational organizations that integrate Apple technology and meet the program’s best practices criteria: visionary leadership, innovative learning and teaching, ongoing professional learning, compelling evidence of success, and a flexible learning environment. Apple seeks educational

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Education

Academic Excellence

By Michael Gavin

Outstanding students recognized at Awards Day ceremony

The Academic Excellence award , awarded to Rachelle West by Bailey and Dalton.

SPINDALE (May 10, 2013) – Dozens of Isothermal Community College’s finest students were praised for their exceptional academic efforts recently.

The annual Awards Day ceremony was held on Friday, May 3, in the Library Auditorium.

The students, along with their friends and families, were welcomed by Walter Dalton, the college’s president.

K. Ray Bailey, a member of the North Carolina Board of Community Colleges and the retired president of Asheville-Buncombe Technical College, was on hand to award the annual Academic Excellence Award, the highest honor given to an Isothermal student each year.

This year’s Academic Excellence Award went to Rachelle West.

“When I came to Isothermal, my main agenda was to obtain an Associate in Manufacturing Technology. My initial goal was to find a rewarding career; however, college has given me a more fulfilling purpose,” said West. “I have served as a volunteer for career building events for high schools, fundraising, and club activities offered by Isothermal.

Representing Isothermal has helped me to give back to the college and community.”

Are you ready for your next step?

West, who is married and has five children, says she is “passionate about sharing my experience and plan to continue talking with younger generations.

I pass along my story hoping to prevent them from making the mistakes I made at their age, when I dropped out of school. With all the excitement and hard work I have put into my college career, I cannot help but have disappointment in my heart for not applying myself like this years ago.”

Looking ahead, West plans to pursue a Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology at Western Carolina University. She credits Isothermal and the community college system for helping that dream become a reality.

The two other finalists for the Academic Development Award were Lacey Beam and Danielle Cordes.

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Freshman English Award: Nathanael White Public Speaking Award: Amanda Price Sophomore English Award: Martha MacQuatters History Award: Yvonne Lawing Pre-Allied Health Biology Award: Laura Linder Biology Award: Brianna Robertson Spanish Award: Lauren Benfield General Chemistry Award: Grace Routh Organic & Biochemistry Award: Cindy Garcia Mathematics Award: Kimberly Allen Astronomy Award: Hunter Damewood General Physics Award: Tim Porter Psychology Award: Cory M. Rice Medical Office Administration Award: Tasha Beckett Office Administration Award: Lacey Beam Business Administration Award: Patricia Dills Entrepreneurship Award: Phillip Matt Guffey

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Accounting & Economics Award: Kevin Pate Computer Information Technology Award: Bevin Corbin Computer Programming: Katlin Wright Web Technology Award: Chris Laughter Advertising and Graphic Design Award: Alison Darrow Broadcasting and Production Technology Award: Danny Stephen Hampton III Criminal Justice Technology Award: Candis Kursch Early Childhood Education Award: Felicia Chere McKinney School - Age Education Award: Skylar Elton Electrical/Electronics Technology Award: Mitchell D Searcy Jr. Industrial Systems Technology Award: Rocky Don Arledge Manufacturing Technology Award: Donna Michelle Ojala Mechanical Drafting Technology Award: Cody Talley Mechanical Engineering Technology Award: John David Dennis

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Many other awards were given that day, each to a student • who has distinguished himself or herself in their academic • endeavors. The awards, presented by the faculty members • who nominated the various students, were given to: • • • Self - Enrichment Award - Academic • Development: Vivian Meyer

This year’s Outstanding Students were also named. In Arts & Sciences, they are Natasha Earney, Chandler Miller, Danielle Cordes and Charles Roach. In Business Sciences, they are Lacey Beam, Phillip Matt Guffey, Jennifer Henson and Jennifer Burgin. In Applied Sciences & Technology, they are Brian Arledge, Barbara Bradley, Morgan Mistretta and Krystal Riffice.

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Improving Self-Esteem by Embracing Your Incompetence

By Terry L. Ledford, Ph.D.

Someone asked me yesterday how self-esteem will be affected by areas of genuine weakness. If you are like me, you have some things you don’t do well; areas where you aren’t talented or particularly competent. Does recognizing your true weaknesses indicate that you don’t have a good self-esteem, or does doing so harm your self-esteem?

Of course, everyone has weaknesses. We all have things we do poorly; areas where our skills are inferior to others. It’s just reality.

For example, I’m a really poor speller. When I was teaching at university level, I had to think ahead as I wrote on the board. If I couldn’t recall how to spell a word that I was about to write, I came up with a different word. Occasionally, however, my efforts failed and I misspelled a word during a lecture. My students seemed to take pleasure in pointing out my mistake,

but it really didn’t bother me. I would just correct the word, sometimes joke about the mistake, and go on. I readily admitted that I was a poor speller. Thank goodness we now have spellcheck. Now, hopefully someone will develop spellcheck for classroom boards.

Your self-esteem isn’t injured by your weakness or mistakes, but it can be wounded by your reactions to them. Reacting to the recognition of a weakness or the discovery of a mistake with thoughts such as, “I can’t do anything right” or “I feel mortified that I made that mistake” or “They think I’m stupid” can lower the selfesteem.

Assuming that others are judging you or criticizing you for your mistakes or weaknesses can also hurt your selfesteem. Those with self-esteem wounds feel ashamed or embarrassed by mistakes seen by others, in that they believe others are thinking they are failures, stupid or losers.

Having a positive self-esteem enables you to accept the fact that, as a human being, you do have strengths and weaknesses. Like all other humans, you have weaknesses. You can’t be good at everything.

Whenever we begin a new task, one that we have never attempted, we begin with incompetence. We don’t know what we’re doing. We haven’t developed the skill.

A positive self-esteem allows you to accept the fact that you will not be good at any task in the beginning.

When you try something for the first time, you will probably do it poorly. You will probably continue to perform poorly the first few times you do it. In the beginning, you will be incompetent. This is normal. You need to embrace your incompetency. Enjoy the process of learning something new. Have fun with yourself, as you learn. To become a master at anything, you must be able to tolerate your early stage incompetence. Accept it. Embrace it as your first step toward mastery.

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

Rutherford County

Chamber of Commerce FROM THE CHAMBER DIRECTOR ................

Chamber Content From the Chamber Director...23 Isothermal Community College Improved Life Through Learning ...24 Ribbon Cutting - Main Street Ice Cream...24 Ribbon Cutting - Picture This Photography...24 Ribbon Cutting - Prim & Proper Children’s Boutique...25 Ribbon Cutting - The Gallery...25 Business After Hours: West Point Farms Event Center...25

This brief article from the Director’s desk may be the most important article I could write.

As has been mentioned many times; the Chamber is committed to sharing information regarding developments in the County. We have made significant progress in keeping our community informed and providing services that enhance our economic health.

Sometimes people will say; “The Chamber doesn’t really do anything for me”. Allow me to give you some statistics regarding Chamber office activity in the last twelve months.

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Walk-Ins: over 5,000

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Phone Calls: over 6,500

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Referrals: over 7,000

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Web site visits: over 122,000

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Relocation packages: over 200

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Education packets: over 100 (students in N.C. wanting information about Rutherford County)

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Vacation packages: over 150

Design & Layout: Reid Price

Staff Photographer: Everette Murray

Contributing Writers: Todd Ledford Clarke Poole Peter White

Rutherford Connect When? JUNE 28TH Where? LA STRADA AT LAKE LURE

As you can see, the Chamber gets to meet and communicate with a vast number of people every month.

When someone asks us about real estate, restaurants, auto repair, gift shops, clothing stores, etc; we send them a list of our Chamber members. We are a clearing house for information about our county and all the things that people couldn’t find the answers for.

12 NOON COME SHARE YOUR BUSINESS. HAVE SOME GREAT FOOD AND A GREAT VIEW OVERLOOKING BEAUTIFUL LAKE LURE

It is probably the best investment you can make for your business in joining the Chamber. It is without apology that I invite you to join the Chamber and let’s work together to build a more prosperous tomorrow. Give us a call at 828287-3090 or e mail info@rutherfordcoc.com.

Spotlight: Staff Masters...26 Spotlight: Creative Cedar Homes, LLC...26 Chamber Board of Directors ...28

Clark Poole - Chamber Director

Rutherford County

MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS Carolina Tree Care Prim & Proper Children’s Boutique Chad Sisk 551 Groves Road Union Mills, NC 28167 828-289-7092 *Tree Trimming

Nissee Brown 106 East Main Street Forest City, NC 28043 828-542-7729 *Children’s Boutique

LeGrand Center Andrea Powers PO Box 1674 Shelby, NC 28152 704-669-4700 *Conference Center

Chamber of Commerce

Main Street Coffee & Ice Cream

Jane Bell 185 N. Main Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139 828-288-4950 *Coffee & Ice Cream Shop

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

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Former Student, Peter White, Shares His Success Story About How Isothermal Community College Improved Life Through Learning

By Peter White

From Peter White: In 2007, at the age of 32, I was laid off from a company that I worked at for almost 8 years.

I pictured my life as a blue collar working man and was not smart enough to have an education above high school. I believed that I was born to work with my hands, and an education would not benefit me.

When I found out that I was losing my job, I started working on my GED. I thought that maybe I would get my GED and a welding certificate (or something along that line). I did not have my GED by the time I lost my job. Some instructors and the department Dean, convinced me to change my goals. They encouraged me to earn a high school diploma instead.

I needed five classes for my high school diploma. After starting the diploma program I realized I was a lot smarter than I previous had thought. I gained confidence and earned all A’s. These classes were the ones that troubled me the most when I was younger. Afterwards, I attended a job fair the college was hosting and with my new confidence decided that I would attempt to earn a two year degree.

With the outstanding instructors and advisors at Isothermal Community College, we mapped out a plan for my education. I had to carry a full load of credits every semester to insure that I could finish my degree in two years. I earned my degree and graduated with honors. Before I finished my degree, I started a job search.

Ribbon Cutting Main Street Ice Cream Super coffee, delicious ice cream and an abundance of smiles, those are the things you get at Main Street Coffee & Ice Cream. Jane, staff and friends celebrated three years of operation. Located at 185 North Main Street in Rutherfordton. Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday 8 am to 8 pm, Friday 8 am – 9 pm, Saturday 9 am – 9 pm, Sunday 1 – 7 pm. 828-288-4950

L to R Front Row: Greg Turner, Hannah McDowell, Erin Wilkins, Jane Bell, Owner, Clair O’Neil, Julius Owens, Jimmy Dancy

Ribbon Cutting Picture This Photography We came together to cut a ribbon and celebrate the fulfillment of a dream. At Picture This Photography, you will be amazed at what they will do for you. The theme is truly; “A picture is worth a thousand words. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 10:00a.m-6:oop.m, Saturday: 9:00a.m6:30p.m, Sunday by appointment only. Give them a call at 828-247-4477; located at 2270 US Hwy 74 A, Ste 110, Forest City.

To find a job in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering in 2009 was hard. I applied for many different types of jobs. Finally, I got a chance on third shift as a maintenance technician which required a two year degree. I worked on third for over 3 years. In 2012, I bought my first house, and in 2013, I landed a first shift job as a Supply Quality Technician.

I am now making arrangements to start on my Bachelors of Science Engineering Technology degree from Western Carolina University. I owe thanks to Isothermal Community College’s faculty members who helped to change my life. For once, feel like I am living the American dream.

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L to R: Ginger Luckadoo, Clark Poole, Rick Murray, Sheri McClain, Owner, Brandy Putnam, Shelby McClain, Joyce Jones, Charles Raines

Business After Hours: West Point Farms Event Center

Nissie Brown, staff and friends celebrate her Grand Opening. A beautiful children’s shop, with an array of color and great selections for that special child.

Located on main street, Forest City. Give Nissie a call at 828-542-7729.

Ribbon Cutting THE GALLERY Judy celebrated her 20th year of operation at The Gallery with a ribbon cutting, refreshments and lots of reminiscing of the 20 years with many friendships formed. Whether you need framing or that special gift; visit The Gallery on Main Street, Rutherfordton. Give her a call at 828-287-5647. Hours of operation are 10 – 6 pm Monday thru Friday

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Ribbon Cutting PRIM & PROPER CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE

What a great evening! West Point Farms Event Center held a Business after Hours that was quite the experience. Over 18 local artists, marvelous food, historic log cabins and great fellowship set the tone for folks to consider. If you are planning an event; give Richard or Lori Loftus a call at 828-7796627. The Event center is located at 1887 Union Road, Rutherfordton, N.C.

L to R: Dot Abrams, Linda, Bedow, Clark Poole, Judy Padgett, Steve Padgett, Walt Tenay Second row: Lynn Hegeman, Chelsey Ferguson, Tracy Houser, Karen Andrews, Magi King, Alice Harrill, Jane Bell, Jim Bishop, Joyce Tenay.

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Spotlight: Staff Masters Everyone has a story. Everyone has a claim. With StaffMasters it is simple. We work tirelessly to be the best at the basics of Staffing. Founded in 1982, branded StaffMasters in 1993, StaffMasters is a privately held owner engaged company headquartered in Charlotte NC. StaffMasters is led by industry veterans with 22 offices in the Carolinas and growing.

At StaffMasters we believe TRUST is essential, SAFETY is paramount, COMMUNICATION must be dynamic, and all parties must WIN to have a sustainable partnership. We do what we promise to earn your trust and loyalty. We strive to be knowledgeable, professional, helpful and FRIENDLY! Service customers since 1982 through our 24/7/365 staffing team availability, we have developed creative staffing solutions designed to save our customers time and money. Our award winning safety team is skilled at bringing our “best practices” forward to the benefit of all of our partners. By making your workplace safer, everyone benefits!

Creative Cedar Homes, LLC is an independent distributor of Mod-U-Kraf Homes www.mod-u-kraf.com, Nationwide Homes www.nationwide-homes.com, Hand Crafted Homes www.handcraftehomes.com, Log Homes Of America www. loghomesofamerica.com, Ameri-Log Northern White Cedar Homes www.allamericanhomes.com and Pan Abode Western Red Cedar Homes www.panabodehomes.com.

Mod-U-Kraf, Nationwide Custom Homes and Hand Crafted Homes offer a wide range of Custom Systems Built Homes including Ranch’s, Cape Cod’s, Colonials and Craftsman Style Homes.

Log Homes Of America, Inc. offers whole log home packages ranging from 1,000 SQ. FT. to 4,500+ SQ. FT. Ameri-Log Homes offers Northern White Cedar Systems Built Homes ranging from 700 SQ. FT. Cabins to 4,000+ SQ. FT. Homes Pan Abode Western Red Cedar Homes is recognized world wide as a leader in craftsmanship, ease of construction and quality materials.

Call our team and ask to check out references. We are confident you will hear “they do what they say they do!” That endorsement makes us proud and confident that we are doing the right things to take care of our relationships.

In addition to our Home Lines, Creative Cedar Homes, LLC is an authorized distributor of Sikkens and Perma Chink Stain Products, as well as the Solatube Day Lighting System. These products are designed to enhance and protect your investment giving you a beautiful, functional home.

In Rutherford County your StaffMasters team members are:

Creative Cedar Homes, LLC offers Home Construction and Products in Western North Carolina and North Western South Carolina.

Deborah Mauney - Area Manager

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Andrea Bennett

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Staffing Specialist

Creative Cedar Homes, LLC Is Located at:

Rachel Mazur

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Staffing Specialist

1795 NC 108 HWY E Columbus, NC 28722 Phone: (828) 894-8148

StaffMasters offers Temp, Temp to hire and Direct Hire Placements. At Staffmasters employees have access to benefits including insurance from Day 1, and can earn vacation and holiday pay. Screening services include references, background, drug, and employment eligibility. We invite you to stop by our office anytime – we’d love to meet you!

Hours: Monday Through Friday 9:00-4:00 Saturday 11:00-4:00

StaffMasters, Inc. 727 South BroadwayForest City, NC 28043 828.248.5641

For more information, please visit our website at www.creativecedarhomes.com.

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Rutherford County

Chamber of Commerce Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Mission Statement

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

Dan Thomas Vice President

Rutherford County

Debbie Gettys Office Manager

Jason Harrill First Vice President Barbara Keever Vice President

CHAMBER STAFF

Clark Poole Director

Officers Cooper Flack President

Dolores Mayo Secretary/Treasurer

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

Donna McCann Immediate Past President

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Laura Allen Thera-ssage

Jim Bishop WCAB Radio

Gene Booth Booth Realty Inc.

Kimagery Graphic Design

Main Street Financial Group

Dale Hamilton Cornerstone Realty

Jason Harrill BB&T

Barbara Keever Odean Keever & Assoc.

Debbie Martin Blanton Miller & Moore

Deborah Mauney Staff Masters Inc.

Dolores Mayo H&R Block

Northland Communications

Donna McCann

Sarah Merrison-McEntire

Everette Murray Rutherford Everyday

Jackson Hewitt Tax Services

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