Gathering early on a recent Saturday morning at Gold Hill Assembly building off Academy Street in Spindale, approximately 40 volunteers received directions to various homes across the county for the second annual Day of Caring.
Hosted by the MultiDenominational Coalition of Clergy (MDCC) and Rutherford Housing Partnership (RHP), the Rev. Stencil Quarles led the morning prayer at Gold Hill asking for the Lord’s safety and guidance over all the volunteers and homeowners on the special day.
“This past Saturday’s Day of Caring with MDCC (Multi-Denominational Coalition of Clergy) was a huge success,” said a RHP spokesperson. “Thanks to the power of partnership and an incredible group of over 30 volunteers, we were able to repair six homes across our county, completing a total of 13 much-needed repairs. From ramps and railings to flooring and roofs, these improvements are more than just physical fixes, they help create safer, more stable homes for our neighbors.”
Ruthe Mason of Rutherfordton was one of the benefactors of the Day of Caring. She no longer has to worry about getting out of her house safely in the case of an emergency.
“I didn’t have any hand rails. They built hand rails, fixed my steps and now it is easier to get out,” she said. “It was the yard and beside the house.”
Mason said she met the kindest “little girl” and a little boy who “just wanted to go get my mail,” she said.
“He was a good little worker, a tiny little ‘ole thing, who picked up sticks,” she added.
“What an amazing day it was Saturday, May 3, with the Day of Caring home repair work,” said Dr. In-Yong Lee, pastor at the First United Methodist Church in Rutherfordton.
“We repaired doors, windows, ramps, roofs, steps, and floors. It was the
enrich our lives,” she added.
Dr. Garin Hill and wife Rachel of the First Baptist Church in Forest City, also volunteered with the MDCC group and spent time at an Ellenboro home, removing window framing that was replaced by other volunteers. It was a good day, they said.
Rev. Pat Jobe, who was among volunteers, said, “We had 14 show up to replace a rotting floor, rotting steps off a deck and put tarps on a leaking roof. There was lots of prayer and laughter. White people and Black people were
xing decks, siding, roofs, flooring and yard work. Those impacted were six senior adults; two people over the age of 18; two people under age 18 and six individuals with disabilities. Mrs. Mason thanks RHP for its desire to make the repairs at homes across the county for those who can’t afford to get the work done. In turn, RHP thanks
Pat Jobe with volunteers at a Forest City home.
Volunteers gathered in Spindale for prayer before making much needed repairs to six homes.
MDCC and RHP volunteers at work. Dr. Garin and Rachel Hill removing shutters in Ellenboro.
The Town of Forest City is excited to announce the dates for the 2025 Cherry Bounce Festival! Named after local moonshiner Amos Owens’ famous drink “Cherry Bounce”, the Cherry Bounce Festival has something for everyone!
2025 Cherry Bounce Festival Set for June 6th and 7th
atop Cherry Mountain to celebrate the harvest of the cherries.
The festival takes place at Forest City Pavilion of Park Square (POPS) located at 153 Park Square Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7.
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 spirits. Owens was opposed to taxes on alcohol and believed he owed nothing to the government. Often 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,
Owens passed away 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 Friday, June 6 with a free concert featuring Scythian!
A favorite to music festival lovers, Scythian is a high energy Celtic/Bluegrass/ American band from Washington, DC. According to their bio, “The calling card of Scythian is their ability to engage their audience no matter the venue or circumstance and truly every Scythian show ends with people dancing, smiling, and covered with sweat.” Gates open at 6:30pm and music begins at 7:30pm. Concessions will be available.
On Saturday, the Festival begins at 10am and runs until 6pm. Live music begins at 10am with Wiregrass, a local bluegrass band that is a crowd favorite with their mix of bluegrass classics and original music. The Local Boys take the stage at 12pm. Beginning their musical journey more than two decades ago in Maryland, the Charlotte based band has a long tradition of celebrating the deep roots of traditional bluegrass music. At 2pm, Ettore Buzzini & His Young Bluegrass Superstars take the stage. At age 11, Buzzini won a songwriting contest, and at age 15 released his first album. Buzzini is at the forefront of young traditional musicians
who are bound to make the newest generation fall in love with bluegrass. Closing out the festival is Pretty Little Goat, who takes the stage at 4pm. Pretty Little Goat is grassroots music at its finest. The band formed in 2013 and just released their fourth album.
The festival also 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 Stardust Cellars will be on site with moonshine, whiskey, and wine 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 and 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 Brochure at the festival
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After 65+ years in the construction business,
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.
Article Provided By: Amy Bridges
Pretty Little Goat will take the stage Saturday, June 7 at 4pm.
Scythian will take the stage
Forest City native Omarion Hampton admits that he had a lot of thoughts swirling in his head on the night of the NFL Draft.
Among them were those of family and friends in Rutherford County, particularly his grandmother Jackie Hampton, former educator in Rutherford County School. When he was selected No. 22 overall in the first round by the Los Angeles Chargers, grandmother and grandson were able to share a special moment soon after.
“She told me she was super proud of me, and that she is praying for me,” he said “She has always been supportive of me. All throughout my life, she has always been there for me.”
Jackie Hampton has indeed been there for Omarion since day one… literally.
“I’m the one who cut his umbilical cord,” Ms. Hampton said with a chuckle. “We have always been very close. When his name was called in the draft, I could not have been more excited than if they had called my name. I was so happy.”
Ms. Hampton may have been the first person to identify Omarion’s talent for football.
“Oh, I knew from the time he was very young,” she said.
“When he was about two,
Rutherford County native heading to the NFL
he was chasing his older brother in the yard and then he would catch him and run away. He had some strong legs. I think that’s why he is such a good running back now. He has always had a strong determination to win.”
Ms. Hampton’s premonition was correct.
Omarion played youth football in Forest City, but moved to Clayton, North Carolina in elementary school. At Cleveland High School, he rewrote the record books. Hampton rushed for an eye-popping 5,370 yards and 88 touchdowns during his prep career. As a result, Hampton was named the North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior, was ranked the 106th best recruit in the nation and the No. 3 prospect in the state of North Carolina by ESPN and several other publications.
Hampton continued to impress at the University of North Carolina. In three seasons with the Tar Heels, he rushed for a combined 3,565 yards, scoring 40 touchdowns.
One of Hampton’s favorite memories of his time in Chapel Hill has nothing to do with stats or the national spotlight of a big Primetime matchup. It is of Ms. Hampton being in the stands watching him play. On September 14,
2024, Ms. Hampton’s 75th birthday, Omarion rushed for 210 yards and three touchdowns in a 45-10 win over North Carolina Central, which was a new career high at the time.
“I think it was an amazing experience for both of us,” Omarion said. “It just gave me a good feeling knowing she was watching me play.”
“I will always remember my 75th birthday because I got to see Omarion play,” Ms. Hampton said. “He took the time to work it out with Chapel Hill to make it really convenient for me to go and have nice seats because I have had surgery and cannot walk very far. Afterwards, he came by the hotel to visit. That tells you what kind of young man he is.”
As Omarion begins his NFL career, Ms. Hampton admits her Sundays will be busy as she is also a pastor at Webb First Baptist Church in Ellenboro.
“I might have to rush home to see him on TV,” she said. “With most of the games starting later, (on the West Coast) it should not be a problem. Hopefully, if he comes to Charlotte sometime, I will get to see him play in person.”
Ms. Hampton adds that she has been giving Omarion advice since he was young and that won’t change now that he is in the
NFL.
“The best advice I can give him is to keep Jesus Christ at the center of your life and love people. I know it’s hard to do because there are some bad people in this world who will take advantage of you, but trust God and He will take care of you always.”
Omarion also offers some advice to the young football players of Rutherford County who want to follow in his footsteps.
“Rutherford County is a
Tips to get kids to read more
Reading is beneficial for people of all ages, but modern kids are not reading enough. Adults can explore the various ways to encourage children to read more.
From improving mental health to fostering stronger memory to teaching a person new things, reading offers many benefits. Reading also can boost creativity and help expand vocabulary. Despite these amazing perks, data indicates reading for fun has become less common among American children. According to a survey conducted in late 2019 and early 2020 by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, the percentage of 9 to 13 year olds who say they read for fun on an almost daily basis are at the lowest levels since the mid-1980s.
In 2023, Scholastic released new data from its Kids & Family Reading Report™:
8th Edition that found only 32% of 9 to 11 year olds and 15% of 15 to 17 yearolds are frequent readers. Parents who want their kids to read more can consider these strategies to foster a love of reading in youngsters.
Set limits on screen use
Scholastic’s report indicated kid’s digital activities have risen since 2018 among all age groups studied. Kids are increasingly participating in digital activities that include going online for fun and watching videos or utilizing apps. By setting limits on screen time for kids, parents may increase the likelihood of diverting youngsters’ attention to other activities, such as reading. Become a reading role model
One of the biggest predictors of reading frequency has to do with perceived importance of reading. If kids see their parents frequently reading for pleasure and finding it important, and having access to a wide
variety of books to read, then they may be encouraged to read for fun as well. Make reading accessible
Parents can facilitate opportunities for kids to read by getting their children library cards, frequently taking them to bookstores, participating in school-run book fairs, and participating in other activities that prioritize book access, such as sales at the local library. Since kids are so in tune with digital devices, offering access to an e-reader or digital reading app on a tablet will enable children
to tap into the vast digital library of books. Don’t stress about the content
Experts note that parents should not stress about what kids are reading. Many times parents worry that their kids aren’t reading the classics or hard-hitting novels. As long as kids are reading age-appropriate material, the subject matter does not make a world of difference. From comic books to newspapers, kids can read anything so long as it’s appropriate for their age.
wonderful place. I am proud to come from there and I am blessed to be where I am now. Never get comfortable. Keep working and don’t relax because there is always someone working hard to be better than you and take your spot. Just never give up.”
NOTES: Hampton is the highest ever draft pick from Rutherford County and he will face off with fellow Rutherford County native Carlos Watkins when the Rams travel to face the Dallas Cowboys during the 2025 season.
100 Years Ago This Month: Historical events from May 1925
The month of May has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in May 1925.
• “Pink’s War” comes to an end on May 1. The campaign was a British aerial bombardment against the Mahsud tribe in British India’s Punjab Province. The campaign began on March 9.
• King Alexander of Yugoslavia signs a decree to have his brother, Prince George, interned as mentally incompetent on May 2. Prince George remained confined in an asylum for nearly two decades until his release was ordered by German occupying forces during World War II. Perhaps thanks to his internment, Prince George was the lone member of the royal family
to avoid being exiled and named an enemy of the state upon conclusion of the war.
• James Naismith becomes a United States citizen on May 4. The 64-year-old Naismith, who invented the sport of basketball, was born in Canada but had lived inn the U.S. for 35 years before becoming an American citizen.
• Biology teacher John Scopes is arrested in Tennessee on May 5. Scopes is arrested teaching evolution, which was illegal in Tennessee. Scopes’s arrest led to one of the most notable trials in American history.
• Two students and a teacher are killed during the Wilno school massacre in Poland on May 6. Two eighth-grade students, one of whom was carrying a hand grenade and a pistol, instigated the massacre by
attacking teachers.
• New York Yankees manager Miller Huggins benches Everett Scott on May 6, thus ending the player’s record of 1,307 consecutive games played, a streak that began in 1916.
• African American river worker Tom Lee saves 32 passengers who had been aboard the steamboat M.E. Norman on May 8. The steamboat capsized and sank on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee, killing 23 passengers and crew.
• The Brooklyn Bridge reopens to vehicle traffic for the first time in almost three years on May 12. The bridge was closed in July 1922 due to problems with two suspension cables.
• American Martha Wise is convicted of murder on May 12. Wise poisoned 17 members of her family, killing three. Wise is sentenced to life in prison, where she ultimately died in 1971.
• Editorials in Japanese news media decry American plans to strengthen the naval base at Pearl Harbor on May 15.
Some Japanese suggest the decision to strengthen the base is a harbinger of future American aggression towards Japan.
• Casey Stengel plays in his final Major League Baseball game on May 19, ending a 14-year playing career.
• Malcolm Little is born in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 19. Little would grow up and become a central figure in the American civil rights movement, by which time he was known as Malcolm X.
• Visitors from states along the United States and Canada border flock to Ontario on May 21 after legal 4.4 beer goes on sale in the province.
• The crew of the N25 seaplane, part of the Amundsen Polar Expedition led by explorer Roald Amundsen, is forced to touch down on ice on May 22. An accompanying plane, the N24, witnesses the landing and touches down as well. The explorers were attempting to be the first to fly to the North Pole, but spend weeks after touching down trying to chisel a runway out of the ice.
New emergency home for foster kids
A ribbon-cutting ceremony last Wednesday in Rutherford County was celebrated by the Department of Social Services (DSS) staff, Rutherford County Manager Steve Garrison, DSS Director Dee Hunt and other staff working with foster care in Rutherford County.
Prior to the opening of “The Lighthouse” at Building D at the DSS offices, children in emergency situations were brought to DSS after hours, often in the middle of the night and the children had no place to go. The children, with DSS staff, stayed in DSS offices, sleeping on couches or in sleeping bags on the floor.
With The Lighthouse now open, children have a foster care home.
• Chicago mobster Angelo “Bloody Angelo” Genna is shot numerous times during a high-speed car chase on May 26. The North Side Gang is behind the attack, and Genna ultimately dies from his wounds.
• The Los Angeles police announce on May 30 they had foiled a kidnapping plot that targeted Hollywood stars Mary Pickford, Pola Negri and Buster Keaton. • Peter DePaolo wins the 1925 Indianapolis 500 on May 30. DePaolo becomes the first driver to complete the course in fewer than five hours.
ESTATE AUCTION
TINY HOUSE
(Can be used as a week end cabin, construction site office, tool/ work shop, potting shed, sleeping porch) On a heavy duty 2 axle trailer) To be finished on the inside.
GUNS - Custom Mauser Rifle 30-06 w/Nikon Scope (Utilizing K98K action w/Sporting Walnut Stock). This has been converted from Military to Sporter; Belgium Browning A-5 Light 12 Gauge Shotgun (Humpback) w/case; Colt .380 Auto Pistol MK IV Series 80 in Case w/Manual; Remington Model 798 Caliber 30-06 w/ Simmons Scope (3-10) in Carry Case (Made in Serbia); G Force 12 Gauge Pump Action Shotgun (New in Box w/Manual); Beretta 12 Gauge A391 XTREMA2 w/Case & Chokes; Springfield Model 84C 22 Caliber Bolt Action Rifle w/Clip; Black Powder Double Barrell Pistol w/Pearl like Grips
The Lighthouse was constructed with grant funding from Dogwood Health Trust. The foster care home is provided to children who come into county custody after allegations of abuse, neglect or abandonment, according to Hunt.
Statistic show children in Western North Carolina have had to sleep hundreds of nights in a motel or on a floor or couch at DSS due to lack of immediate foster parents or a foster home.
Contributed by Rutherford County DSS. Contributed photo.
ROLLING STOCK - 1999 4 door Buick; John Deere Z720A Z Trak Mower 1000 hr. W/Bagger; Cyclone Rake Bagger; Troy Bilt Rear Tine Tuffy 4 HP Tiller; Aerator; 6’ wide Leonard 2 Axle Enclosed 12’ long Trailer w/Racks 350 lb Axles (New Tires); Troy Bilt Rear Tine Tiller; 20” Push Mower; 10’ X 6’ Single Axle Trailer TOOLS - Smarter 4500 W Gasoline Generator (NEW); Spray Gun (NEW); Craftsman Sander; Smart Battery Charger; Glue Gun; Scott Hand Spreader; Echo CS 346 Chain Saw w/18” Bar; Makita Angle Grinder; Seedeater 22” Hedge Trimmer; Husqvarna 141 Chain Saw w/Case; Homelite 45 CC Chain Saw w/Case; Craftsman Bench Grinder; Bolt Cutters; Caulk Guns; Chop SawTable; Cutting Torch; Yard Tools; (2) Pressure Washer Nozzles; Craftsman Radial Arm Saw w/10” Blade; 14 HP Vanguard 8000 Watt Generator; Craftsman 6HP Shop Vac; Craftsman 71/2” Miter Saw; WT 3100 Seedeater on Wheels; Delta Dust Collector AP 300 n3/4 HP; 10 Gallon 4 HP Shop Vac; Midwest Portable Air Tank; Work Table; Project Source 1/4” Router; Nails, Screws,Spray Paint, Chain, Grout & Tile; Extension Cord Winder; Craftsman Sander; Ryobi Orbital Sander; Table Saw Blades; 1500 Watt Dual Temp Warrior Heat Gun; Skil Jig Saw; Skil Sander; Socket Set; Journeyman 3/8” Drill Driver; Rotozip Spiral Saw; Small 12” Drill Press; Craftsman 18V Drill; Craftsman Electric Hedge Trimmer; Craftsman Rip Saw; Craftsman Router; Hand Saw; Hand Plane; Hand Tools; Skil 12 Volt Drill; (2) Pressure Washer Hoses; Scaffolds; Graco Magna Pro X17 True Airless Paint Sprayer, Hoses Etc.; Electric Pole Saw CHINA & GLASS - Stemware; Clear Glass; China; Decorative Items
FURNITUE - Chests; Chairs; Couch; Bed MISC - Oak Telephone; Kerosene Lamps; Sunrise Dairy Clock; Coleman Stove; Harley Davidson Leather Jacket (Ladies); Train w/ Tracks; Silverplate; Electric Fireplace; Fishing Rods; Bag Chairs; Sports Equipment (Balls, Bats & Gloves); Charcoal Grill; RollBlack Plastic; ATV Helmets; Bicycles; Flower Bed Edging; Pool Skimmer; John Deere Clock.
COINS - Silver Dollars; 2008 Denver Mint Never Circulated Coins; US Presidents Coin Collection; 2005 Lincoln Cent,Roosevelt Dime, Jefferson Nickel, Washington Quarter, Kennedy Half; 1986 7 Coins San Francisco-100th Statue of Liberty; Lincoln Memorial Collection; 2001 American Eagle (Colorized); 1999 American Eagle Dollar; Quarters of the Fifty States-Uncirculated; 1988, 2006 1996 US Mint Proof Sets; 2000 Colorized Golden Dollar; Dollar-“Freedom Tower”; 2007 1st Spouse Bronze Medal Series; Plus much More
JEWELRY - Jewelry from 4 Estates (large amount); Sterling; Gold. Also on Sunday, Lots of Misc. Items SAT., MAY 17TH 9:00
Auctioneer’s Note: Several Estates have consigned for this auction, plus we still have Airplanes & Metal Cars.
to Be NC Festival returns to the State Fairgrounds May 16-18 in Raleigh. This free event features a daily tractor parade at 1pm, carnival rides and games, a butterfly barn, kids activities, dairy milking classes, a pig birthing exhibit, antique farm equipment, an antique tractor pull, fair food and music.
The Got to Be NC Pavilion will feature nearly 100 North Carolina food and beverage vendors showcasing some of North Carolina’s tastiest products. Visitors can sample and shop the Pavilion for their favorite items. Admission to the Pavilion is $3.
Got to Be NC Festival May 16-18 at State Fairgrounds
May 17, the Carolina Pig Jig will feature more than 20 chapters of Masons in a BBQ competition to benefit the Masonic Homes for Children at Oxford and Central Children’s Home. BBQ and fixings will be served at 11am following judging. Stretchy pants are recommended for this all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet. Tickets: $20; age 11 and older, $10; 5-10 years, free for kids 4 and under.
Daily grounds entertainment includes King BMX Stunt Show, Kenya Safari Acrobats, puppet show, herding dog demonstrations with Quack Pack USA, demonstrations with K-9 officers with the Wake County Sheriff’s Office and Boomer’s Farm Truck that offers photo opportunities for youngsters and the young at heart.
The Got to Be NC Music Stage will feature a variety of music throughout the weekend including, country, rock, R&B, jazz, folk, Latin and Americana.
Also on Saturday, catch the antique tractor pull from 2-8pm in the NC Education Lottery Grandstand. On Sunday, enjoy a gospel performance by The Master’s Men a capella group during the Heritage Church Service at 10:30am. Festival gate hours: Fri. 12-10pm, Sat. 10am-10pm, Sun. 10am-8pm. Building and exhibit hours: Fri. 128pm, Sat. 10am-8pm, Sun. 10am-6pm. Carnival hours: Fri. 12-10pm, Sat. 10am-10pm, Sun. 10am-8pm. Carnival hours may extend one hour depending on attendance.
NCDA&CS
Rutherford Stage Summer Youth Showcase
Deadline to register is May 31
Children and young people, ages 5-18, can join Rutherford Stage this summer at The Foundation Performing Arts Center for a two week camp focused on developing musical theatre skills.
Campers will learn music and choreography for several Broadway production numbers. The showcase will be directed by Laura Link, the musical director is Christopher Knobil, and Layla Gaddy will be the choreographer. This is an excellent learning opportunity for young performers and no experience is necessary.
Sessions will take place Monday through Thursday, July 7-10 and July 14-July 17 from
5:30-8pm.
The showcase performance will be Friday, July 18 at 7pm and will be open to the public. Participants must be able to attend all eight sessions and the performance. There will be a $20 participation fee to cover the cost of a T-Shirt to be worn for the performance. A parent or guardian will need to attend with students under the age of 10 and parents are encouraged to volunteer to help.
Registration is open until May 31. Visit www.rutherfordstage. org to register, and email rutherfordstage@gmail.com with any questions.
Article Provided By: Rutherford Stage
Slow Down and Move Over for Stopped Emergency Vehicles
Nothing goes better with your morning coffee than your local
The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) and state and local law enforcement are launching a statewide enforcement campaign to remind drivers of the importance of the Move Over Law.
The enforcement campaign runs through May 18.
is not just a suggestion; it’s the law, and a crucial component to ensure the safety of these responders and others. This campaign is a vital step in educating drivers and fostering a culture of safety on North Carolina roadways.”
People who violate the Move Over Law could face a $250 fine and misdemeanor or felony charges, if someone is injured or property is damaged.
North Carolina’s Move Over Law requires drivers to move over a lane or slow down when approaching emergency vehicles stopped on the side of the road with flashing blue, red or amber lights. The law protects law enforcement officers, emergency services workers and people working along the roadside with the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
“Our emergency transportation and utility responders put themselves in harm’s way each day to keep our roads safe,” said GHSP Director Mark Ezzell. “The Move Over Law
“Slowing down and moving over is a simple way to help protect law enforcement, first responders, and others who work on the roads at all hours of the day,” said Colonel Freddy Johnson Jr., commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. “These emergency personnel work in dangerous situations all the time, but drivers really increase that risk for them when they ignore the flashing lights and don’t comply with the law.”
Aiming Outdoorsmen Toward Christ
Ellenboro yard sale draws hundreds
By Gary Miller
I’ve never been much for hiking even though some of my friends love it. And I feel the same way about camping. I’ve often said if I’m camping, there needs to be a hunting or fishing trip involved somewhere. Otherwise, I would prefer a weekend getaway in a condo and breakfast at Cracker Barrel. That idea goes for hiking as well. When I walk through the woods, I can’t help but continually scout for signs of animals I may want to hunt. I can’t imagine just walking through the woods to get to a place that has no hunting or fishing value. But this is just me. I have, however, even had to change how I view more adventurous hunting and fishing trips. At my age, I’m not too fond of rock pillows and sleeping bags. I like to sleep and wake up without unnecessary aches and pains. So, a week in the wilderness, even when the fishing is great, does not have the same appeal it used to. My mind is still in it. My heart is still in it. My spirit of adventure is still hot. And I’m in pretty good shape for my age. But I guess I’ve really gotten used to security and comfort. This also scares me. The last thing I want to do in my Christian life is default to security and comfort. I’ve seen it too many times over the years. It seems the older people get they are less likely to allow God to challenge their walk of faith. They are no longer eager to hike to the top of an uncomfortable mountain and camp at the cliff of insecurity. I want to be like Caleb. He was only one of two men who stood with Moses in encouraging his people to enter the Promised Land despite the presence of difficulties. But it isn’t the young Caleb I want to be like; it’s the old one. It’s the one who, after forty years of wandering through the desert, finally crossed into that land and asked for his portion of the property to be a mountain. But it was not just any mountain; it was the one that was inhabited by the ancestors of the giant Goliath. Here’s the request that Caleb made to Joshua. “Now, as you can see, the LORD has kept me alive and well as he promised for all these forty-five years since Moses made this promise - even while Israel wandered in the wilderness. Today I am eighty-five years old. I am as strong now as I was when Moses sent me on that journey, and I can still travel and fight as well as I could then. So, I’m asking you to give me the hill country that the LORD promised me. You will remember that as scouts we found the Anakites living there in great, walled cities. But if the LORD is with me, I will drive them out of the land, just as the LORD said.” (Joshua 14:10–12 NLT)
Along Main Street and side roads on Saturday, thousands of items were up for sale by the community and friends as folks from across the area showed up for the best bargains of the day. Perhaps the most delicious and refreshing were the ice cream cones.
My friend, ask God for a hill. No matter what your age. Ask Him to never allow you to be satisfied with faithless security and comfort. You may have to leave the safe confines of what you know, but if the Lord is with you… Gary Miller gary@outdoortruths.org
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Recreational Spotted Seatrout Harvest Closed Through June 30
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has closed the recreational harvest of spotted seatrout in inland and joint (by hook-and-line)
fishing waters through June 30. The Commission voted to adopt a temporary rule implementing the harvest closure during its business meeting on April 17.
Enacting a temporary rule will avoid public confusion given the recent proclamation of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) to close both commercial and recreational spotted seatrout harvest in coastal and joint waters due to widespread cold stun
events in January.
“The Wildlife Resources Commission implemented temporary rulemaking as quickly as possible to provide regulatory consistency following the Marine Fisheries’ proclamation,” said Chief Deputy Director Christian Waters. “Temporarily closing the spotted seatrout harvest season follows recommendations set out by the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission’s Spotted Seatrout Management Plan to allow the population to recover from cold stun events.”
Spotted Seatrout harvest season in inland and joint (by hook-and-line)
fishing waters will reopen July 1, 2025.
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The Rutherford County Farm and History Museum on 142 Park Square Extension in Forest City has a surplus of plows. Some are for sale. Come by Wednesday thru Saturday 10-3 or call 843-708-1033.
Article & Photos Provided By: Jean Gordon
Gary Miller has written Outdoor Truths articles for 21 years. He has also written five books which include compilations of his articles and a father/son devotional. He also speaks at wild-game dinners and men’s events for churches and associations. Stay updated on Outdoor Truths each week by subscribing at Outdoortruths.org
GARY MILLER
Water recreation safety tips from NDPA
Fun in the sun often involves playing in the water. Whether you’re soaking up some rays in a backyard pool, catching some ocean waves on a surfboard or sliding your way across a Slip ’N Slide, there’s no shortage of ways to incorporate water into warm weather recreation.
Water-based recreation makes especially warm days more comfortable, but caution must reign supreme when engaging in water play.
The National Drowning Prevention Alliance offers the following safety tips
to lower the risk of water recreation accidents.
• Brush up on your swimming skills. The NDPA reports that learning how to swim can reduce drowning risk by 88 percent. Adults and children alike are urged to go over the basics of swimming before getting in the water to ensure their skills are up to the task. If possible, practice the basics in the shallow end of a pool to reacclimate your body to swimming. Parents can keep a watchful eye on their young swimmers to ensure they haven’t forgotten how to swim since last season.
• Never swim alone.
Swimming with a partner is a fun way to stay safe. The buddy system ensures someone is there to look after swimmers and offer help if a swimmer is struggling. A buddy also can call for help by alerting a lifeguard when swimming in a public place such as a beach, lake or community swimming pool.
• Stick to designated swimming areas. The flag system is often employed at parks, beaches and lakes to indicate when and where it’s safe to swim. A red flag typically symbolizes swimming is unsafe, whereas a green flag means conditions are welcoming for swimmers. Stick to areas designated as safe. The NDPA notes it’s always preferable to swim under the supervision of a lifeguard.
• Err on the side of caution. The NDPA notes it’s best to get out when in doubt. If water conditions don’t feel right, exit the water. Falling rain, rough currents, muscle cramps, and/or physical fatigue can quickly transform a fun swimming session into a
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dangerous situation. Get out of the water at the first sign of doubt. You can always return later if your physical condition and/or the conditions in the water change.
• Be an educated swimmer. Savvy swimmers know to check the local forecast, including water conditions, before getting their toes wet. The NDPA notes it’s unsafe to swim in
the rain, particularly if there is thunder and lightning. That’s true whether you’re swimming in an ocean, a lake or a backyard pool. A wetsuit can help keep the body warm when water temperatures are low, but the NDPA notes such swimming sessions should be brief. In addition, the NDPA notes that swimming in a wetsuit when water temperatures are between
75 and 80 degrees could lead to heat exhaustion.
• Don’t swim after consuming alcohol. Swimming and alcohol are a bad mix, as the NDPA notes that alcohol impairs balance and coordination, each of which are vital for swimming. Alcohol also increases the likelihood of risky behavior, which can be hazardous when in the water.
Water-based recreation helps make warm weather seasons even more fun. But safety must be the utmost priority when having fun in the water. Additional water safety strategies can be found at ndpa.org.
More Info: Event benefiting KidSenses Children’s Museum & The Factory. Info/ register: kidsenses.org/golf or 828-2862120.
May 24
Softball Game fundraiser
May 26
Return of the Forest City Owls
When: May 26; 6:30pm
Where: McNair Field; 214 Mcnair Dr., Forest City
More Info: Help us welcome Owls baseball back!
May 29
American Red Cross sponsored blood drive
When: May 29; 2-6:30pm
When: May 24; 6pm
Where: Crowe’s Park; Forest City
Where: Element Church; 1071 S Broadway St., Forest City
More Info: Hosted by Girl Scouts of Rutherford County.
ONGOING EVENTS
Symphony Rehearsal
When: Saturdays; 10am-12pm
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 438 W. Main St., Forest City
More Info: All ages & experience levels welcome.
Stitch by Stitch
When: 1st Sat. monthly, 12pm
Where: Rutherford County Library, Callahan Rd., Spindale
More Info: Ages 10 & up; crossstitch, needle point, slow stitching
Thursdays
Rutherfordton Kiwanis Club
Meeting When: 6:30-7:30pm (except 5th Thurs.)
Where: Woodrow Jones Building, Rutherfordton
More Info: New members welcome, light dinner served. ruffkiwanis@gmail.com
Narcotics Anonymous meeting
When: Thursdays; 12:30-1:30pm
Where: Community Healing Recovery & Thriving Center; 648 Withrow Rd., Forest City
What: American Legion member of Post 74 Forest City, Post 423 Henrietta or Post 437 Chimney Rock: pay membership dues at www.legion.org. Join the American Legion, contact Jimmy 704-8195862.
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.
More Info: teddybear93_890@ yahoo.com
Volunteer Opportunities
More Info: Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity’s affordable homes are making a positive impact on many families in need. Come volunteer today and lay the foundation for a brighter tomorrow. Volunteers needed for construction, ReStore, Clothing Center, and more. 828-245-0716, www. rutherfordhfh.org, habitat.org
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, 828-2886121.
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.
Tuesdays
Cancer Support Group
When: 1st Tues. monthly 5-6:30pm Where: Rutherford County Senior Center
More Info: For cancer patients & survivors; informative topics, friendship and refreshments. RSVP 828-245-4956, option 1.
Rutherford County Woodworkers Club
When: Every Fourth Tuesday Where: Rutherford County Annex, Rutherfordton More Info: 919-696-6064
More Info: For those with substance abuse, parents or guardians of kids with substance abuse addictions. 828-305-1280.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday!
Free clothes closet
When: 10am-4pm Where: 18-30 US74 Bus., Ellenboro
More Info: Weather permitting. Self service! Only take what you need, so we can keep the free clothes closet open. We also take donations! Clothes, toys, books.
More Info: Free event for small business owners and prospective business owners. Hosts: Hatch Innovation Hub, Isothermal Community College, Spindle Business Community and On Main.
May 16
Finally Fridays
When: May 16; 7-10pm
Where: POPS; 153 Park Square, Forest City
More Info: Featuring Chairmen of the Board
May 17
Community Yard Sale
When: May 17; 8am-noon
Where: Union Mills Community Clubhouse; 6097 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills
More Info: Tables $10, Breakfast biscuits, coffee etc. For more info or to reserve a table call Dianne 828-429-2446.
Spindale Food Truck Festival
When: May 17; 11am
Where: Main Street, Spindale
More Info: Includes live music!
May 22
30th Year Celebration, Rutherford Housing Partnership
When: May 22; 12-6:30pm
Where: 161 Pennsylvania Avenue, Spindale
More Info: Open house, ribbon cutting event of new home in Spindale, drop in celebration; tour of new home.
More Info: $5. All proceeds to Recovery Missions; New Beginnings Recovery. Concessions available.
Litter clean up of the Thermal Belt Rail
Trail
When: May 24; 9am-12pm
Where: Downtown Marion
More Info: Volunteers needed! Meet at the POPS parking lot on Depot Street next to the Farmer’s Market in Forest City.
Rutherford County Firefighters
Memorial Ground Breaking Ceremony
When: May 24; 10am
Where: Isothermal Community College; 286 ICC Loop Rd., Spind
Race to Erase MS Car Show
When: May 24; 9am-2pm
Where: The Soul of Michoacan; 2270 College Ave., Forest City
More Info: Drawings, prizes, food. All proceeds go to Race to Erase MS. Donations can be made at http:// rallynorthamerica.com. Johnnie 828-4297500 or Christy 828-447-8060.
May 26
Memorial Day Ceremony
When: May 26; 10am
Where: Pavilion on Park Square (POPS); 153 Park Square, Forest City
More Info: Hosts: Christopher Ebert Marine Corps League, Forest City.
JUNE & BEYOND
June 1
Show ‘n Shine Car Show
When: June 1; 10am-3pm
Where: Lure Market & Grill; 2654 Memorial Hwy., Lake Lure
More Info: Coffee, donuts, lunch. Proceeds support disaster relief programs in the Lake Lure area. Mike 908-723-4596.
June 6 & 7
Cherry Bounce Festival
When: June 6 & 7; Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 10am-6pm
Where: Forest City Pavilion on Park Square (POPS)
More Info: Scythian, Wiregrass, The Local Boys & more. Moonshine & whiskey tasting, art vendors, food trucks & more! townofforestcity.com/cherrybounce-festival.
Where: Lake Lure Classical Academy’s Raptor Center; 1058 Island Creek Rd., Lake Lure
More Info: Presented by Lake Lure Music Festival.Featuring Appalachian Road Show. Also playing: Anya Hinkle, featuring Billy Cardine, Zoe & Cloyd. lakeluremusicfestival.com
May 30
Free Movie Friday
When: May 30; 8pm
Where: POPS; 153 Park Square, Forest City
More Info: Featuring Despicable Me 4
May 31
175 Year Celebration
When: May 31; 10am-noon
Where: Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church; 201 Philadelphia Church Rd., Ellenboro
More Info: Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church organized February 23, 1850. Church minutes from 1850 to present will be available for viewing. Presentations by historians, former church members and Foothills Community Choir. Free event. Church donated facility to Ellenboro Community Restoration Association in 2024. 828-447-6442
June 13 & 14
Rutherford Stage presents “Night of 1,000
Stars
When: June 13 & 14; 7pm Friday; 3pm
Saturday Where: The Foundation Performing Arts Center; 286 ICC Loop Rd., Spindale
More Info: Musical revue. Tickets: http:// foundationshows.org/night-of-stars/index.html
Give blood and help trauma patients
Donated blood is a lifesaving gift most healthy people can give. The community is encouraged to donate blood at any of the following locations to help those who have been seriously injured and need blood products to help them recover. It’s the blood already on the shelves that helps save lives.
Wednesday, May 28; 9AM-2PM
Bill’s Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Training Room
1184 Bill’s Creek Rd., Lake Lure
Thursday, May 29; Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Element Church, Café 1071 S. Broadway St., Forest City
Every day, the American Red Cross must collect about 12,000 blood donations to meet the needs of trauma patients and others with serious medical conditions. While all blood types are needed, type O negative donors are
especially important. Because it is the universal blood type and can be transfused to patients of any blood type, type O negative blood is what emergency personnel reach for when there is no time to determine the blood type of patients in the most serious situations.
To make an appointment or to learn more, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-7332767. 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 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.
Article Provided By: Gail Barksdale
Cook honored with DAR award
County! It’s a squeal!
Back again this yearPig Calling and Squealing Contests. Get your best pig call and/or squeal ready! $25 and a Festival t-shirt for the best pig caller and $25 plus a Festival t-shirt for the best pig squealer!
There will be inflatables, face painting and other activities for the kids. Visit with the arts and craft vendors. There’s fun for everyone! Downtown Marion’s restaurants, taprooms, meadery and brewery will be open for your enjoyment.
Attendees at this year’s Livermush Festival can visit the Food Truck Rodeo, where a variety of food trucks will be competing against one another for the title of “Livermush Master.”
Each participating food truck will serve at least one livermush dish. Attendees will be able to purchase those dishes and vote for
Rodeo winner, Mama T’s Rolling Snack Shack, will return this year to defend their title as Livermush Master. Other food trucks participating include: Countryside BBQ, Top Fuel Grill, Sips Soda Shop, The Just Peachy Pop Shop, Scoops & More, Appalachian Chics, Pelican’s Snoballs of Marion, Ain’t that Sweet Cotton Candy, Kettle Corn from MB Concessions and Jay’s Lemonade! And what would a Livermush Festival be without the sounds of great traditional mountain music.
John Richardson’s band Slow Burn will play from 5-6pm and again from 7:15-
The Foothills Community School String Band plays at At 7pm, Little Miss McDowell, Valerie Foster, will be singing some of her favorite songs.
John Richardson’s will be following Miss Foster and will play until 9pm. Bring your chairs and dancing shoes and have a good time at Marion’s 17th Annual Livermush Festival. For more information, call 828-652-2215 or visit www. marionlivermushfestival. com.
Article Provided By: Natalie Bell
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), The Junior American Citizens Thatcher
Jan B. Cook, Rutherford Weekly’s Creative Director recently. She received the award for “having
demonstrated distinctive qualities of dependability and leadership and for promoting the principles of good citizenship, its privileges and responsibilities, loyalty to the USA, respect for its flag, the history of our great country and government.
“Your service and dedication to the activities promoted by the Junior American Citizens Committee is acknowledged by the properly designated officials of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution” the award reads.
Cook received the award and a DAR lapel pin from Janet Jolley (pictured left), from the Griffith Rutherford Chapter of the DAR.
small town friendly BIG time results
Article & Photo Provided By: Jean Gordon
Few likely imagined that a day would come when a person could communicate, browse the internet, take photos and videos, play music, and much more all from a device small enough to store in a pants pocket. But that’s just what one gets with a smartphone. These amazing devices have transformed how people engage in everyday life. Although smartphones have their upside, there are disadvantages to the connectivity they provide — including the threat phones pose when used while behind the wheel.
Anything that causes a
driver to take his or her eyes off of the road, even if only for a few seconds, can prove disastrous. And smartphones have proven particularly distracting for drivers. In fact, according to Franciscan Health, one in four accidents occur because a driver was using a cell phone, hands-free or not. Distracted driving contributed to 3,522 deaths and 362,415 injuries in the United States in 2021, the most recent year for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s published estimates. More than 20 percent of respondents in a 2022 NHTSA survey admitted to using at least one smartphone-based distraction, such as social media, texting or video calls, while driving. Each time a driver gets away with using a phone without incident while behind the wheel, he or she may feel like it is no big deal. However, there is very real danger in doing so.
various analyses have found typing or reading text messages significantly slowed reaction time and increased lane deviations. It also increased the length of time drivers looked away from the roadway. The NSC says drivers using cell phones had reaction times slower than drivers impaired by alcohol at .08 blood alcohol concentration.
• When a person sends a text message or reads a message, it takes his or her eyes off the road for five seconds. Going 55 miles per hour while texting is like driving the length of a football field with one’s eyes closed. Although smartphones are convenient, they should be stored out of reach while driving to limit the temptation of use.
Here are some facts that highlight how dangerous using a smartphone while driving can be.
• The National Safety Council has found drivers using hands-free and handheld cell phones fail to see up to 50 percent of the information in their driving environment. This is known as “inattention blindness.”
• The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says using a cell phone while driving increases crash risk, as researchers have consistently linked texting or manipulating a cell phone to increased risk. When the IIHS monitored drivers who frequently use cell phones while driving for one year, those drivers had the highest rates of near crashes and crashes.
• Using driving simulators or instrumented vehicles,
by Pat Jobe
Do you look at the clouds?
My brother, Bill, says I have been encouraging people to look at clouds since childhood. He has written a wonderful memoir,
something special. Do you enjoy clouds, especially the ones that just hang out, not threatening rain or wind or lightning, the friendly clouds, the clouds that sometimes look like elephants?
The young boy I used to be would lie on my back in the yard and watch them sail overhead. I thought that sailing was caused by the rotation of the earth. Okay, so the mind of a child can sometimes miss the boat.
My friend, Regina Burchett, is a cloud painter. You can find her on FB or
Encourage people to look at clouds
cloud paintings I bought at a church auction. It may not look like this to you, but to me it looks like a sleeping elephant with a snowman standing nearby.
Speaking of snowmen, when Bill Wiseman chaired the county commission in McDowell County, he was at dinner with the Marion city council and Marion’s city manager, Earl Daniels. He asked Earl, “What did y’all pay for that styrofoam snowman up on Main Street?”
“$1600,” Earl said.
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“Lord,” Bill groaned. “You could have bought a real one for that.”
Most everybody at the table got a good laugh out of that. Of course, the problem with buying a real snowman is that they don’t have much shelf life.
Clouds and snowmen sound like a silly use of newsprint, but the genius of Rutherford Weekly is that the management works really hard to only publish positive stories, and, as it turns out, there are plenty of those to publish. Jean
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The photo I’m sending Jan to go with this column is the result of an accident. When I snapped it, I didn’t see the prism. It hangs on our front porch. When I looked at the picture, I saw that not only had I captured clouds, but the prism was full of clouds, too. Nice accident.
Maybe all your accidents will be nice ones, too.
Contact Pat Jobe at patjobe13@gmail.com.
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LEMON BARS
12 bars
For crust
1⁄2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut in pieces- more for greasing pan
1 3⁄4 cups
gluten-free all-purpose flour
2⁄3 cup powdered sugar
1⁄4 cup cornstarch
1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
4 tablespoons very cold coconut oil, cut into pieces
For the filling
4 large eggs
1 1⁄4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour
Grated zest of 2 lemons
2⁄3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1⁄3 cup unsweetened plain rice milk
Pinch sea salt
For crust: Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9x13inch baking dish with butter.
In a blender, combine flour, powdered sugar, cornstarch, and salt and pulse 10 times in 1-second bursts.
Add butter and coconut oil. Pulse 4 to 5 times more, in 1-second bursts, until the mixture resembles sand. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press the crust into the bottom and slightly up on the sides.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes until just brown.
For filling:
While crust bakes, in a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and flour. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, rice milk, and salt. Pour the mixture into the warm crust.
Bake about 20 minutes until the filling is set. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Refrigerate before cutting into bars and serving.
By: Jean Gordon
I thought about the late Dr. Hobart Rogers and the late Henry Edwards last week while I was a patient at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. (I am home and doing well and moving along with my regular routines. All is good Thankful).
But I thought about those two guys, who were farming friends and shared an interest in Amish farming and equipment during their lives here on this earth.
I was transported to Rutherford Regional and subsequently to Spartanburg Medical Center by ambulance and each time we were about to go over a bump, such as leaving North Carolina and entering South Carolina, the paramedic would warm me, “it would be bumpy.”
While in the hospital and being transported at least three times to the radiology department for tests, my transport person would apologize for the bump we were about to endure as we would enter another doorway of a hallway toward our destination.
“There will be a bump right here,” the man or woman transporting me on a stretcher would gently say. Honestly, that humored me.
A bump. Are you kidding me? Never felt a thing, but these hospital transporters are trained to care for the patients, even over a small bump in our path.
A long time ago now it seems, I was invited to the home of Edith and Henry Edwards in the Harris community. I was working at the Rutherford County News, I believe, and anxiously and gratefully took Mr. Edwards up on his offer to come visit with his family and the Amish visitors.
An Amish farmer or two was on the Edwards farm teaching Edwards and Dr. Rogers about their farm equipment and farming techniques.
Each year back then, it seems, they would rotate years of visiting each other’s
home and farm. Mr. Edwards would teach the Amish farmers in Pennsylvania some of his ways and the next year, they would come to North Carolina. What awesome friendships, relationships and learning experiences.
I arrived at the Edwards farm and was graciously welcomed by everyone. We talked for quite a while about the friendships and farming together although more than 1,000 miles away. They shared their stories about family and friends and of course, farming.
After the interview and gracious hospitality Dr. Rogers offered me a ride in the Amish buggy. I do not remember being hesitant at all and actually was ready for an adventure I’d never experienced before.
Dr. Rogers took the driver’s seat, of course, and I was in the seat beside him.
With the horses ready to pull away, I don’t remember getting the word we were about to begin the buggy ride, when suddenly we were heading across the Edwards farm as fast as those horses would pull us with Dr. Rogers at the reins.
I do remember being tossed about this way and
that, hitting this bump and that one across the farmland. I remember being too embarrassed to scream or to grab hold of Dr. Rogers with all my might. I was sure I was going to fall out of that horse drawn, fast moving buggy. We rode up and down, here and there as Dr. Rogers was having a hay day. Me, not so much. I kept my hands clutched to the sides of my seat until the ride was over. I wasn’t sure I could get out of the buggy, but with the help of the gentlemen around me, I mustered enough courage to step out of the seat as I put my feet back on solid ground. Now that a bumpy ride. A ride on a stretcher down a hall toward radiology going through one doorway to another hallway, now that’s what I would call smooth, compared to the memories of a buggy ride flying across the fields and pastures on the Edwards farm. But you know, it’s one of my favorite memories as a very young reporter a long time ago.
Little bumps or big ones, this life is not always smooth, but we can overcome any bumps along the way, even sitting in an Amish buggy with safety bumps, if we just hang on.
Contact Jean: gordonjean211@gmail.com
MINT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Serves 4
5 ounces dark chocolate (60 to 70 percent cocoa solids), chopped or broken up into smaller pieces
2 tablespoons chopped chocolate mint sticks, or frosted mint leaves and 1 cup heavy cream, to decorate
4 pots or dessert cups, for serving
Melt chocolate with the dinner mints over a double boiler or in the microwave. Let cool slightly. Using an electric mixer, beat together the egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl until thick and mousselike, then beat in the melted chocolate-mint mixture.
Sprinkle the gelatin over 4 tablespoons water in a small, heatproof bowl and let soak and swell for 2 to 3 minutes. Put the bowl in a pan of simmering water and stir until the gelatin has dissolved. Beat into the chocolate-mint mixture.
Working quickly, beat the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl until stiff but not dry, then fold into the chocolate mixture with a metal spoon.
Divide the mousse between pots. Scatter with chopped mint sticks, then refrigerate until set. Alternatively, whip the 1 cup cream and use to decorate the mousses, along with frosted mint leaves. Leave at cool room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving.
Dyer, age 72, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with the Lord, rejoicing in Heaven and reunited with loved ones who passed before him. He was saved April 27 and soon after moved to room 316-a beautiful reminder of John 3:16.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Dyer; his grandchild, Addison Laws; his parents, Carmon Eugene Dyer and Sadie Slaughter Wiggins; and his brother, Carmon Eugene Dyer Jr. (Junior).
Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Roger Laws (Stacy), Peggy Sue Cole, (Brian), and Curley Dyer (Barbie Sheppard); eight grandchildren: Brandon, Briana, Javen, Wyatt, Carmen, Abigail, Madelyn, Nathan and Grayson; and his siblings: Linda, Rose, Mary, and Michael; great grandbabies, Liam and Callie.
Jimmy spent many years as a roofer and mechanic before retiring from Thompson’s Contractors in 2017.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2pm Friday, May 16 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dorothy Miller officiating. Interment will follow at Providence Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-l 8pm on Thursday at the funeral home.
An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.
and welcomed them with love and friendship.
In addition to her parents Janis and Lina Paberz, she was preceded in death by her sister Lilija Allison and brother Miervaldis “Bill”.
Melita is survived by her children Michael “Mike” Vedejs and Christi Mersereau (Jacques).
Melita excelled in sports and arts in high school and continued her education at the University of Michigan where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. She earned a Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She married Dr. Edward Vedejs, and enjoyed a career with Mueller Sports Medicine. Upon retiring she became a resident of Chelsea, Michigan.
Donald Lee Damron
Donald Lee Damron, 81, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025. A native of Pikeville KY, he was the son of the late
It would be interesting to know how many hymns and Christian songs were written during times of adversity. Oftentimes, God allows tragedy and heartache in a person’s life in order to inspire them to write a song that will draw others closer to Him. Ira Stanphill was a gifted song writer, evangelist and musician. God was using him greatly, but in 1950 he went through a heartbreaking experience. As this hardship continued to weigh on him, he sunk into deep depression. He had no idea what the future held and was even contemplating quitting the ministry. One evening, the Lord began to work in his heart, and he was inspired to write a song. he entitled, “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow.” This song has ministered to many souls who have faced uncertainties and hardships in their lives. Perhaps there is someone who is reading this article whose future is unsure. You have suffered a great loss, and you are struggling with overwhelming sorrow and grief. It could be the ending of a relationship, the loss of a job, a financial reversal, a betrayal or even the death of someone you love. Every little task seems like a boulder to carry, and you are emotionally
ents, Donald was preceded in death by children, Pamela Ann Damron, Noah Damron, Richie “Burhead” Damron and Adam Damron.
Funeral services were held May 9 at Plain View Baptist Church with Rev. Clyde Lovelace officiating.
Online condolences at crowemortuary.com.
Odessa Cole Bailey
Odessa Cole Bailey, age 90 of Bostic, entered her heavenly home Saturday, May 10, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late Baxter Cole and Bertha Hooper Cole.
Odessa worked at Scott Vending Company where she retired after many years. She was a graduate of Cool Springs High School and a was a member of Concord Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Cleophus “Bub” Bailey and her son, Chuck Bailey.
distraught and numb. You can rest assured that, just as God worked in Mr. Stanphill’s heart, he desires to work in yours. We must turn to God in the midst of our darkness. Please, allow the first verse and the chorus of this wonderful song to speak to your heart.
I don’t know about tomorrow; I just live from day to day.
I don’t borrow from its sunshine for its skies may turn to grey. I don’t worry o’er the future, for I know what Jesus said. And today I’ll walk beside Him, for He knows what is ahead.
Many things about tomorrow
I don’t seem to understand, but I know who holds tomorrow and I know who holds my hand.
By Ira F. Stanphill
Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
Carole Roper Jones
Carole Roper Jones, age 79 of Forest City died Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Carole was born September 15, 1945, in Rutherford County and was a daughter of the late Howard Roper and Janie Barrett Johnson. She was a homemaker and member of First Wesleyan Church of Forest City.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Lawrence “Jake” Jones, her son, Gregg Jones, a daughter, Rhonda Jones Burnett and her step-father who raised her, Clevie Johnson.
Inman, SC died Friday, May 9, 2025.
David was born March 25, 1942, in Rutherford County and was the son of the late Frank Lee Settlemyre and Vannie Florence Haynes Settlemyre.
David grew up in Forest City and was a graduate of Cool Springs High School. He attended Maryville College in TN where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. He was a former member of Florence Baptist Church. Since living in Inman, he has been a member of First Baptist Church of Boiling Springs.
David began his teaching career at East Rutherford
Survivors include her daughter Cathy Jones Melton and husband Alvin and Crematory is serv-
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Connor, four great-grandchildren, Billy, Johnny, Mable, and Ervin. The funeral was held May 13 in Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Clegg Taylor and Rev. Kelly Settlemyre officiating. Memorials may be made to Agapa Hospice in Spartanburg.
An online guest registry is available at www. paadgettking.com
Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
Bookter Molt
Edwards
Bookter Molt Edwards, age 72 of Ellenboro died Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Bookter was born June 24, 1952, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Molt and Mafra Silvers Edwards.
For many years he worked with his brothers in the dry wall business eventually starting his own business, Bookter’s Dry Wall Service.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Yarbrough, his step-sons, Bryan Yarbrough, Michael Yarbrough and wife Dena all of Ellenboro, his step-daughter, Sonya Meadows and husband Michael of Rutherfordton, his brothers, Ralph Edwards and wife Kathy, and Steve Edwards all of Ellenboro, 10 step-grandchildren and many step-great-grandchildren. At his request all services are private for the family.
An online guest registry is available at www. padgettking.com
Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
May is Mental Health Awareness MonthHelp
North Carolina Governor Stein proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month, and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) reminds North Carolinians that crisis services are available to provide help 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
FIND SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
• Anyone can call, chat or text 988 for any reason 24/7. 988 can help you find additional resources that you or your family may need. It is free and confidential.
• The NC Peer Warmline (1-855-PEERS-NC) is a free, private phone number you can call day or night to talk with someone who understands. You’ll be connected to someone who has personal experience with mental health or substance use disorders.
•The NC Recovery Helpline (www.alcoholdrughelp. org) connects individuals to substance use treatment providers and other recovery-related resources throughout NC. It supports callers by helping them navigate the behavioral health systems and providing follow-up until they are connected to sufficient support.
• Community crisis centers are safe places to get mental health help without going to the emergency room. They offer immediate help with mental health needs and treatment for alcohol or drug addiction. Most are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and you don’t need an appointment.
• Somethings.com is a free mentoring program connecting teens with a Certified Peer Specialist Mentor and clinical providers to help them feel their best.
NCDHHS announced a new dashboard, highlighting the success of North Carolina’s Peer Warmline. Since launch, warmline counselors have received more than 67,000 calls, and 99% of callers who responded to a recent survey expressed satisfaction with the support they received.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPORTCARDS, COMIC & POKEMON SHOW!! Saturday, May 24th, 2025 @ Mooresboro School Gym, 308 Main Street, Mooresboro, NC, 28114. 8 am - 2 pm. $5 Admission, 10 & Under Free. $15 per Table. Bring your own Tables! Cash Only!! Call Keith-828-351-8822 or Josh-828-744-6366.
WE BUY & SELL SILVER AND GOLD COINS, JEWELRY, Etc. Jake’s Knives & Collectibles (Hours: Thur & Fri 8:30am-4:00pm; Sat. 8:00am1:00pm) located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC. Call 704-600-6996 or (980) 2955568
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 704-2970102 or 704-297-0103
THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HOUSING AUTHORITY. The Kings Mountain Housing Authority will have a review of our 1 and 5 year plans on Friday, June 27, 2025 from 9:00-10:00am at 201 McGill Court. All residents are welcome. If you have questions contact Veronica Williams at 704-739-2816 or vwilliams@ kingsmountainha.org. (704) 739-2816 vwilliams@kingsmountainha.org
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENTS! Steel Buildings & Covers. Hay Barns, Boat Storage Sheds, Pavilions, Tractor & Implement Storage. J Johnson Sales in Forest City. (828) 245-5895
EMPLOYMENT
DRIVER/DONATION AS-
SISTANT. Steps to HOPE is looking for a Box Truck Driver/Donation Assistant to join our Thrift Store team at the Columbus, NC location. This position is responsible for driving the box truck and picking up, unloading, and receiving donations at the Thrift Store. • Must have a valid driver’s license with less than 3 points • Able to drive a Box Truck • Able to lift 100 pounds or more. Please contact the store manager at 828-8942343.
CNA NEEDED FOR SOME BATHING, perineal care, and companionship with transfers to and from bed and chair. (252) 991-0040 dardlm29@ gmail.com
EMPLOYMENT
PART-TIME MINISTER OF MUSIC. Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Forest City, NC is seeking a part-time Music Director. Send resume to mountvernonforestcity@ gmail.com or mail to 2676 Hudlow Road, Forest City, NC 28043 (828) 286-9294 mountvernonforestcity@gmail.com
NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. Over time available. (704) 473-0341
CHURCH ORGANIST POSITION. Part-time - Sundays, Funerals & Weddings. Pay Negotiable. Services starts 11:00 am Sundays. (704) 739-7466 Smlc@carolina.rr.com
BUSINESS SERVICES
D&D LANDSCAPING. We offer complete Lawn Care. Very reasonably priced! Based in Cherryville. Also serving surrounding areas. We offer discounts for seniors and veterans. Please give us a call for a quote! (704) 530-1237 smithdamien47@yahoo.com
HANDYMAN SERVICES. No job too small. Have references. Construction, landscaping, etc. Jack of all trades! 40 plus years of experience. 828-375-5773.
JM YARD WORK. Mowing, Trimming & Blowing in Shelby area. John Hubbard - 704-4732272.
CRAFTY CLEANING. House cleaning, garage clean out, haul off unwanted items, light yard work. Free estimates. Christina 828-556-0580.
LOT CLEARING. TREE WORK INCLUDING DANGER TREES. FREE ESTIMATES. 828-4291102 or 828-429-4742.
FOUR SEASONS WELL AND PUMP. Well pump installation and repair since 1985. Licensed well contractor. Insured. (828) 692-4909 fourseasonswellandpump@gmail.com
ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you. Full Lawnmower Service, Cars & Tractors. Honest & Reliable. (704) 300-2332
SHIPMAN’S MASONRY. Foundations, Fireplaces, Outside Fireplaces, Brick, Block & Stone. Specialty in small jobs. 50 years experience. (863) 5321587
STUMP GRINDING. HAULING MULCH, ROCK AND DIRT. 828-429-1102 or 828-429-4742.
JIM’S PAINTING SERVICE. Painting, tile floors, decks, all carpentry work, staining. Free estimates. Now is the time to paint outside! Ask for Jim 828429-7511.
BUSINESS SERVICES
JR WARREN LAWN SERVICE. Cut and trim. Free estimates. Please text, 704-7516217
KENS LAWN CARE. Complete Lawn Care. Mowing, Shurbbery Care, Weed Control, and Mulch. Call Ken. 704-419-9083.
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.
AUCTIONS
MT HOLLY STORAGE AUCTION PUBLIC SALE. 10:30AM May 23, 2025 Mt. Holly Mini Storage, 1120 Kelly Rd., Mt. Holly, NC. Contents of Units: #A14 Bowman for Non-Payment of Storage Rent. (704) 473-7358 andrew.sain@gmail. com
STANLEY MINI STORAGE AUCTION PUBLIC SALE. 10AM Jan. 10th, 2025. Stanley Mini Storage Storage, 3844 Charles Raper Jonas Hwy., Stanley NC. Contents of Units: #52 Smith, #116 Wilson for Non-Payment of Storage Rent. (704) 473-7358 andrew.sain@ gmail.com
PATTERSON SPRINGS STORAGE AUCTION. PUBLIC SALE - 9:30AM, May 23rd, 2025 at Patterson Springs Storage, 1826 Creek Ridge Rd., Shelby, NC. Contents of Units: #6,#9 Camp for Non-Payment of Storage Rent. (704) 4737358 andrew.sain@gmail.com
YARD SALES
CLEVELAND COUNTY
2-DAY ESTATE SALE. Join us for a Huge Estate Sale packed with treasures! Fri., May 16th & Sat., May 17th, 2025 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Both Days! Furniture, home decor, kitchenware, kitchen appliances, clothing, shoes, outdoor items including furniture, and SO MUCH MORE! — all priced to sell ! 2431 Cleveland Avenue, Grover, NC 28073
YARD SALE KINGS MOUNTAIN NC. Sat., May 17th, 2025 from 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 114 Cheyenne Drive, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
INDOOR/OUTDOOR ESTATE SALE Sat., May 17th, 2025 from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Sat., May 24th, 2025 from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Beautiful antiques, full bedroom sets, other furniture, household items, clothing, pots/pans, dishes, fine China, and much more! You have to see it all! 788 Kenmore Street, Shelby, NC 28150
GARAGE SALE. Fri, May 16th & Sat.,May 17th, 8 am-1 pm. (Both days). 400 Downing Dr., Kings Mountain, NC 28086
YARD SALES
CLEVELAND COUNTY
GARAGE SALE: MAY 17, 7:00-11:00. Bernhardt wingback chair; misc. household goods; jewelry. 125 Dora Circle (off Longbranch Rd.), Kings Mountain, NC 28086
ESTATE/YARD SALE: 5/125/17; 8-4. MON.-SAT., 5/12 THRU 5/17; 8:00-4:00; ESTATE/YARD SALE: LOTS OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS… WASHER/DRYER FURNITURE AND MANY MORE ITEMS… TOO TO LIST. 108 COLLEGE MANOR DRIVE, SHELBY, NC 28152
YARD SALE Sat May 17th, 2025 from 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM. 412 Miles Rd., Shelby, NC 28150. Just moved into a small house and have lots of stuff that doesn’t fit most items under $1.
BIG YARD SALE. Sat May 17th, 2025 from 08:00 AM01:00 PM. Albums, furniture, Cookware, misc items. 7833 Casar Road, Hwy 10, Lawndale, NC 28090
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
YARD SALE SATURDAY, MAY 17 7AM-2PM. Household items, clothes, jackets, sandals, sneakers, lawn chairs & more. 307 Aqua Drive, Forest City, NC 28043
YARD SALE Multi-Family
Yard Sale at Parker Hannifin in Forest City on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 7:00AM1:00PM! 203 Pine Street, Forest City, NC 28043
ESTATE SALE FRIDAY & SATURDAY May 16-17; 8AM1PM. Leather lift chair w/massage like new, leather Lazy Boy sofa w/recliner ends, brass bed, dresser, chest, 2 desk w/chairs, kitchen table 6 chairs, various tables, kitchen items, GE washer & dryer, LazyBoy recliner, lamps, welder, vise, battery charger, hand tools, shop fans, metal shelf, push mower, wheelbarrow, 3pc patio set, 4pc patio set, Husqvarna Viking sewing machine, Serger machine, area rugs & runners, CharBroil commercial infrared grill. 108 Carolina Paradise Rd., (off Flynn Road) Rutherfordton, NC 28139
FOR SALE
ITEMS FOR SALE. Screen Printing Equipment, Kitchen table with 4 chairs, 1,000 boxes of envelopes. 704-284-1641. PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS with Scratch Pads! Press Room Printing. 704-482-2243. (704) 538-5788
WHEELS AND TIRES Nitto Terra Grappler g2. 4-Tires 265/65/17” American Racing For Tacoma 4-Wheels 17x8.5”. Lug pattern 6x139.7 or 6x5.5. Photos available. Price Negotiable! (704) 418-5779
FOR SALE
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. 704434-6389, (704) 473-0867
GRAVELY PROMASTER
PM260Z. 25 HP Kohler, Zero Turn 60” cut. WOODS Zero Turn 25 HP Kawasaki 60” cut. HUSQVARNA YTA Riding Mower, 22 HP, 46” cut. TROYBILT PONY Riding Mower, 17.5 HP 42” cut. JOHN DEERE D140, Riding Mower, 22 HP, 48” cut. REESE HITCH Aluminum Wheel Carrier. (704) 300-8684
DUMP TRAILERS & EQUIPMENT TRAILERS. Aluminum Trailers. “Large Selection!”. Financing and Rent to Own Available. No Credit Check! J Johnson Sales, 2690 Hwy. 221 S., Forest City, NC. (828) 2455895
SEVERAL GAS JUGS. I have EIGHT 2&1/2. Gal plastic gas jugs ALL for $25 (704) 3001818 kim_hopper@bellsouth. net
METAL ROOFING. Carport Metal “One Piece OR The Whole Roof” We get deliveries twice a week! J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC 28043. (828) 2455895
7 TON EQUIPMENT TRAILER “LOADED”. $0 DOWN ! Approx. $200 Month *wac; 5 TON DUMP TRAILER “LOADED” $0 DOWN ! Approx. $240 Month *wac; 6’x10’ & 6’x12’ Utility Trailers $0 DOWN ! Approx. $90-$100 Month *wac. J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895
STORAGE BUILDINGS (WOOD•STEEL•VINYL). New Buildings from Approx. $100 month *wac (Includes Delivery & Set Up on Concrete Blocks). J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC (828) 245-5895
METAL GAS CAN. Old school metal gas can 2&1/2 gal can. $25 each. (704) 300-1818 kim_ hopper@bellsouth.net
TRAILERS, NEW, USED, REPO. In stock Dumps, Enclosed, Concession Trailers and Equipment. Inventory changes weekly! Call or Come By!
WINDOWS 24x27 black frame windows. Still in box. $250. 4 windows (704) 4605965
3 PERSON PADDLE BOAT, (Sun Dolphin Laguna) with accessories. New 3200 PSI Westing House pressure washer with accessories. 828289-6221.
STEEL BUILDINGS, CARPORTS, GARAGES, WORKSHOPS. Car, Truck, Boat, Storage. Grading & Concrete “Turn Key Job”! Large On-site Displays. J Johnson Sales. 2690 Hwy. 221, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895
J JOHNSON SALES. Steel Buildings, Carports, Garages. Large On-site Display. J Johnson Sales in Forest City. (828) 245-5895
STORAGE BUILDINGS 8’X8’ up to 16’x40’. Built On Site IN ONE DAY! Financing OR Rent to Own Available. You Choose Your Colors and Placement of Your Doors & Windows. Delivery and Set Up is Included! J Johnson Sales 2690 Hwy 211 S. Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895
NEARLY NEW SCRUBS. Cherokee, Sanibel Works, Grey’s Anatomy. Size small or x-small. Solid colors or patterns. Fit under 5’ & 100 lbs. $20. (704) 756-0551
CRATES FOR PLANTER BOXES, or Many Other Uses. Various Sizes. Some with Lids. $25 to $35 each. They are going fast ... will not be anymore. (704) 300-1818
BAPTIST PREACHER’S LIBRARY. LOCKYER, WIERSBY, OLIVER GREEN, STRONGS, PINK, JOHN R. RICE, CHARLES H. SPURGEON and Hundreds of other authors. Bible dictionaries, topical studies, Ryrie, Tower, and Keller. Hardbacks/ Paperbacks. Need a Church library? The quicker you come, the more choices you have. I have a booth inside the building, at the rear of the Southside Market at 1316 S. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28152. There is a flea market outside, but I am inside. Beginning April 26th and continuing every Saturday until I sell the books. Priced from $1 to $5 each. Hours for my booth is 8am till 3:30 pm. 1 Timothy 4:13 “Till I come, give attendance to reading to exhortation, to doctrine.” Volume discounts are available too. (704) 915-0594
DOLLS FOR SALE. Variety of Barbie, Elvis, Marilyn Monroe and many more. If interested call. Collectors welcome. (828) 817-9037
