This program from Rutherford Co. Cooperative Extension helps combat local food insecurity, improve access to fresh, locally grown food and supports farmers. Stop by to donate cash or market-purchased produce. All contributions donated to BASIC CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES.
It’s summer. Look around. There are numerous activities everywhere for children and youth reminding us the warmest season is upon us.
Among the most popular is swimming as more than 120 children and young people are involved in the sport.
There was proof of the numbers involved as hundreds gathered at Callison Recreation Center in Forest City on June 11 for the first home meet of the season for the Forest City Swim Team (FCST).
It was literally standing room only for parents, grandparents and friends, attempting to catch a brief glimpse of a favorite swimmer. Spectators brought chairs, snacks and sunscreen as they sat patiently for hours to cheer the swimmers.
This weekend there will be competitive swimming in Hickory for the Rutherford County Swim (RCST) and area competition for the Forest City Swim Team (FCST).
Kendall Randolph, the president of the Board of Directors of the RCST, explained the difference between two organizations, although most of the members of the RCST also swim with FCST.
The FCST is the Recreational Team that competes in summer only and is usually the introduction to swimming. Often the Stingrays will transfer over to RCST. The program promotes stroke development, teamwork and leadership opportunities for kids 6 to 18 years old. Head coach is Renee Howard. (Enrollment is in May).
The RCST - USA Year Around Competitive Travel Swim Team - swims year round and travels across the region for events. The team practices at Isothermal Community College and travels throughout the state for competition.
Recently the team was involved in two competitions in one day - one in Shelby and the other was the annual open water swim in South Carolina.
“We have open enrollment all year long and as long as the child is water safe and can swim the length of the pool unassisted we will allow them to join,” said Randolph. “Not all USA competitive teams allow brand new swimmers to join the team. We average around 40-50 swimmers registered,” she said.
“All but three or four are dual enrolled,” she said of those swimming for both swim teams.
“We travel all over North Carolina,” she said. As the RCST travels throughout the state, the FCST
dedication to the teams and the lessons taught outside of the pool.
Mike Kernodle, known to RCST as Coach K, is the Head Coach for RCST and has been with the team since its inception in 1986. The year round program offers competitive swimming to those 5 to 18.
“Our goal is not now nor has it ever been to produce championship athletes, although we have produced numerous State Champion Swimmers,” Kernodle said in an interview in 2022.
The sport, however, is so much more than competitive swimming and receiving medals after the meets.
The RCST has sent swimmers to colleges and universities, but “Our goal is to produce physically fit, emotionally confident and healthy young adults by engaging them in a demanding athletic activity. Our expanded focus is to involve the entire family in the activities of the swim team and have continuing dialogue regarding nutrition, exercise, academics, and appropriate ways of supporting their young swimmers,” he said.
“The measure of the team’s success is the individual successes of the swimmers. These successes are not limited to the pool. Their confidence is evident as they step out beyond their comfort zones and confront the difficult challenges their lives present.” Kernodle said.
After high school some of the swimmers leave Rutherford County to continue the sport at colleges and universities. Currently there are nine or 10 swim team members planning to continue the sport in college.
Manny Schlichtmann, who swam for Forrest City, Rutherford County and Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, now swims for Converse College, beginning his second year.
Jenna Bridges, a star swimmer at Louisiana State University began swimming with RCST and Chase High School.
Some swimmers are taking advantage of camps also on college campuses.
The next big meet for the RCST is July 5-7 in Shelby. The conference championship is July 27.
“Our RCST board works really hard to make competitive year ‘round swimming affordable for RoCo families. We don’t want cost to be a major obstacle for children to swim competitively,” Randolph added.
For more information about the teams, call Howard at
Dr. Bobby England, who spent his professional career in family medicine in Forest City, is a recipient of the Dr. Tim Taft Medical Professional of the Year Award. Taft is a Sports Medicine specialist in Chapel Hill. England received the award from the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) recently in Greensboro.
In addition to his medical office practice, England has spent over 50 years on the sidelines of the football field at East Rutherford High School as the teams’ volunteer medical professional. He said in all the years, he missed five games. Throughout his career, England also provided physicals for athletes at the county’s three traditional high schools.
“I didn’t realize that until recently,” he said of the years. “It’s been quite a while” he said.
While at Smith’s Drugs having lunch with his wife recently, England was stopped by three young men in their “50s”.
“They asked me, ‘remember me’?” England said they were all young men he’d met during his time of
providing sports physicals.
He said someone reminded him if he had charged for all the high school athletic physicals, it would have cost more than $1 million.
“I have so many good memories of those times” he said.
England grew up in Spindale and lives in Ellenboro.
He spent several years as a member of the Rutherford County Board of Education and was later in the NC House of Representatives. 850 W. Sumter Street Shelby, NC Phone: 704-484-6821 Visit
www.cityofshelby.com/parks for complete details and Play at the Park!
Juneteenth, the commemoration of freedom for slaves in 1865, was celebrated at POPS in Forest City Saturday with dozens attending the festival and participating. Sponsored by the Grahamtown Team, the event was the fourth Juneteenth Celebration sponsored in Forest City. Kisha McDowell of the Grahamtown Team thanked all volunteers, including Sandra Lackner, Wilfred McDowell, Selena McEntyre, the Omega Bytes and others. She also thanked all those entertaining on stage.
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Fridays Through October 25
What: Lake Lure Farmers Market
When: Fridays 4-7pm
Where: Morse Park; 2948 Memorial Hwy., Lake Lure
June 21
What: Car, truck and bike show
When: June 21; Registration 2-4pm
Where: Tryon International Equestrian Center
More Info: 50/50 drawing, door prizes. Johnnie 828-429-7500
What: Improve Your Health event
When: June 21; 9am-3pm
June 21
What: Free Dental Bus
When: June 21; 9am-3pm
Where: Isothermal Business Services Building
More Info: Appointment required, call 828-785-2087.
June 22
What: Rutherford County Farmers Market
When: June 22; 8am to 12pm
Where: Park Square (across from POPS), Forest City
What: Seeds to Silverware
June 22
What: Car, truck and bike show
When: June 22; 9am-12pm
Where: Soul of Michoacan Restaurant, College Ave, Forest City
More Info: $25 entry fee; door prizes, 50/50 drawing. Car show presented by Caroleen Methodist Church. Johnnie 828-429-7500.
What: Country Ham and Spiral Ham Dinner
When: June 22; 4-8pm
When: June 22; 6pm
Summer Tutoring
What: Summer Tutoring Program- Reading Grades 1-7
Where: 132 East Main St., Forest City- McBrayer Office Bldg.
More Info: Tutors have NC Teaching Certificate. Limited slots. Team NC Tutoring 828-202-5593 or info@ teamnctutoring.com.
Tuesdays
What: Open Arms Substance Abuse
When: Tuesdays 6-7pm Where: Highland Apartments Activity Center; 171 Butler Rd., Forest City
More Info: Open to those with substance abuse, parents or guardians of children with substance abuse addictions. Rena: 828-305-1280.
Thursdays
What: Atrium Health community health bus
When: Thursdays 9:30am-4:30pm Where: Grahamtown Community Center; 129 First St., Forest City
More Info: Screenings, referrals, cardiology pediatrics, well checks, minor injuries, diseases, radiology, diabetology; walk-ins welcome; www. grahamtownteam.org
What: Rutherfordton Kiwanis Club Meeting
When: 6:30-7:30pm (except 5th Thursdays) Where: Woodrow Jones Building, Rutherfordton
More Info: See “Kiwanis of Rutherfordton” on FaceBook. New members welcome and light dinner served. ruffkiwanis@ gmail.com
Thursdays
What: Narcotics Anonymous meeting
When: Thursdays; 12:301:30pm Where: Community Healing Recovery & Thriving Center; 648 Withrow Rd., Forest City
Every 3rd Thursday
What: Coffee and Conversation When: 9:30-10:30am Where: Rutherford County Veterans Office; 303 Fairground Rd., Spindale
More Info: Open to Rutherford County Veterans.
Ongoing
What: Rutherford County Woodworkers Club When: Every Fourth Tuesday Where: Rutherford County Annex, Rutherfordton More Info: 919-696-6064
What: Stitch by Stitch When: 1st Sat. monthly, 12pm Where: Rutherford County Library, Callahan Rd., Spindale
More Info: Ages 10 & up; crossstitch, needle point, slow stitch
What: If you’re an American Legion member of Post 74 Forest City, Post 423 Henrietta or Post 437 Chimney Rock & haven’t renewed your membership dues visit www.legion.org. Join by calling Jimmy 704-819-5862.
What: Learn more about the Civil War/Confederacy 3rd Friday monthly at annex in Rutherfordton. 6:30pm refreshments. 7pm meeting. William Corbitt SCV camp welcomes you. More Info: teddybear93_890@ yahoo.com
Where: Business /Science building at ICC
More Info: Free cancer screenings, appointments: 980-214-3024; Blue Ridge Health FREE screenings & substance abuse support; DSS; Pisgah League Health Insurance info RC Transit transportation connections; RutherfordHELP, connecting to multiple community resources & spiritual resources free.
Where: Caitlyn Farms, Mill Spring
More Info: An East Rutherford High School FFA Alumni & supporters fundraiser.
What: Free Dental Bus
When: June 22; 8am-3pm
Where: Forest Lake Church; Forest Lake Rd., Forest City
More Info: 828-248-1968.
July 3
What: Fireworks Extravaganza
When: July 3; 6pm
Where: Shelby Parks and Recreation; 850 W. Sumter, Shelby
More Info: Food trucks starting late afternoon. Music & games start at 7pm. Carrousel & Train Rides 1-7pm. Fireworks starting at 9:30pm!
July 4
What: BIG DAY in Ellenboro
When: July 4; 9am-1pm
Where: Activities located on South Glenn and Depot Streets in Ellenboro
More Info: Car show, street vendors, craftsmen, games, street dancing & more. Special recognition of veterans at 9am in front of the Depot Museum. Free, open to the public.
What: Marion’s Independence Day Celebration
When: July 4; 6pm
Where: Marion
More Info: “Honeycutt and Company” performing at 6:30pm. Fireworks at 9:30pm. 828-652-2215
Where: Hopewell-Hollis Ruritan Clubhouse; 2500 Hollis Rd., Ellenboro
More Info: $10. Dine in or take-out.
July 12
What: Pastors Mental Health Conference
When: July 12; 4-8pm
Where: Gold Hill Missionary Baptist Association, Spindale
July 22-26
What: We Build Summer Camp for rising 4th-7th grade girls When: July 22-26
Where: Isothermal Community College
More Info: Presented by Rutherford Housing Partnership, Women Roofers. WEBUILDDAYCAMP@gmail.com
August 3
What: Countywide Back 2 School Bash & Movement Fest
When: August 3; 10am-3pm
Where: Pavilion on Park Square (POPS) Forest City
More Info: School supplies for students, food, fun and games, family resource fair and fitness movement.
August 3-4
What: Spartan Race- obstacle race series
When: August 3-4; 7am-1pm
Where: Tryon International Equestrian Center; 4066 Pea Ridge Rd., Mill Spring
More Info: https://go.evvnt.com/2464443-0?pid=7157
Driving requires drivers to use their senses so they, their passengers and their fellow motorists can safely traverse the roadways. When any of those senses are compromised, the risk for accident increases.
Sight is vital to safe driving. Individuals who have vision problems
must correct these issues by wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses to stay safe behind the wheel. But what if the condition affecting vision is nighttime?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that accidents happen in greater frequency at night,
when the passenger vehicle occupant fatality rate is around three times higher than the daytime rate. That’s despite the fact that there are far fewer cars on the road at night than during the daytime.
Reduced visibility and drowsiness behind the wheel after the sun goes
down may cause many people to avoid driving at night. But driving at night isn’t always avoidable, especially during the months when the sun sets early. When forced to drive at night, drivers can follow these tips to make it safer and easier.
• Get enough rest. Skip the road trip if you are feeling tired or if you have taken medication that can cause drowsiness.
• Improve headlight visibility. Make sure headlights are in good working order and that the plastic covering on the headlights is not cloudy, which can adversely affect light output. The angle of the lamp also is a factor. Some headlights may need a periodic angle adjustment.
• Stick to multi-lane
roadways. Today’s vehicles are typically equipped with LED lights rather than halogen or incandescent bulbs.
A study in the SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars found that these LED lamps were “generally perceived to be brighter than a
standard incandescent lamp.” Although these lamps may help drivers see in front of them while driving, oncoming drivers often claim they are blinded. Oncoming lights can be particularly intense on a two-lane road. On a multi-lane road, you can put yourself at a distance from oncoming cars if you stick to an outer lane.
• Clean your windshield. A dirty windshield can cause additional glare and also make it challenging to see the road.
• Slow down and watch the shoulder. It can be difficult to see pedestrians and animals at night. Deer often are struck at dusk or overnight, particularly between the months of October and January.
• Get an eye exam. Agerelated vision changes can compromise vision and perception of glare. Speak with an eye professional about which coatings can be applied to glasses to help with glare and if any tweaks to prescriptions need to be made.
Nighttime driving requires a few different strategies to make it safer and more comfortable to drive after the sun sets.
By Gary Miller
Right now, I’m craving a quiet float down the river. It’s not the fishing that I’m drawn to. It’s the simplicity of a kayak, the solitude of the surroundings, and the song of the river. An added draw this time of year is that at any moment I can decide to pull the boat to the bank, wade to a spot, and fish for an extended period. Then maybe jump in and take a swim. The lakes are full of fishermen and recreation boaters. The river is full of life of another kind. So full that it infuses it into those who float against its breeze. The early mornings are my favorite. The fog that lifts from its waters is nothing less than God slowly unveiling His latest unique masterpiece. To expose it too quickly would overwhelm us and cause us to miss the beauty of each distinctive curve and line. The water that passes will never be here again. Over the years I have thoroughly enjoyed times of competition on the lake. There’s nothing I know of that encapsulates everything a man loves more than a fishing tournament. There’s the outdoors, the fishing, the competition, and the prize for success. It really is a fun way to spend a Saturday morning. Competition, however, is a word that is left in the truck at the river ramp. Words like rewind and reflect are river words. Even repentance is welcome on the river. Because it’s there one changes his mind about lots of things. I’ve just noticed this whole article is sounding probably a little too abstract and philosophical. More evidence I just need to gather my gear, head to the river, and go fishing. And while I’ll enjoy all the introspection when I get there, I’ll be a little disappointed if I don’t catch any fish. See you soon.
Gary Miller has written Outdoor Truths articles for 21 years. He also speaks at wildgame dinners and men’s events for churches and associations. gary@outdoortruths.org
On July 4, anyone in North Carolina, regardless of age, can enjoy one of the state’s best outdoor activities for free.
Free Fishing Day, which runs from 12 a.m. until 11:59 p.m., offers residents and out-of-state visitors the opportunity to fish without having to purchase a license; however, all other fishing regulations apply, such as length and daily possession limits, as well as bait and tackle restrictions.
Authorized by the N.C. General Assembly in 1994 and sponsored by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, North Carolina’s annual free fishing day, which always falls on July 4, was created to promote the sport of fishing.
“Free Fishing Day is a great opportunity for families to enjoy some quality time together on the water,” said Christian Waters, the agency’s chief of the Inland Fisheries
Division. “Fishing is relatively inexpensive activity that anyone, no matter what their age or skill level, can enjoy.”
To give anglers a better chance of catching fish, the Commission stocks a variety of fish in waters across the state — including trout and channel catfish. The agency also provides access to fishing sites across the state, including public fishing areas and boating access areas. The interactive fishing and boating maps on the Commission’s website list more than 500 fishing and boating areas, many of which are free, that are open to the public.
courteous and follow the boating etiquette tips below:
• Be patient and remain calm until an open parking space is available.
• Wait your turn in the launch line. Get in line without blocking or cutting off others.
• Park your vehicle and trailer while someone moves the boat away from the ramp.
for free on July 4, a fishing license is required for people ages 16 and older on all other days of the year for both inland and coastal waters in North Carolina. Purchasing a license online is quick and easy. Other ways to purchase a license are:
Many of the boating areas likely will be crowded over the busy holiday weekend, so the Commission urges boaters to be patient,
• Recruit someone to move the boat away from the ramp while you retrieve your vehicle and trailer.
• Observe no-wake zones and be cautious.
While anyone can fish
• Call the Commission at 888-248-6834. Current hours of operation are 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Visit a local Wildlife Service Agent. For more information on fishing in public, inland waters, visit ncwildlife.org.
Choux pastry
1 cup water
1⁄2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
Filling
21⁄2 cups cold milk
1- 5-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup heavy cream
1⁄4 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Icing
2- 1-ounce squares semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons hot water
Preheat the oven to 450 F. Grease a cookie sheet; set aside.
Make choux pastry: Combine water and butter in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, stirring until butter melts completely. Reduce heat to low; add flour and salt. Stir vigorously until mixture leaves the sides of the pan and begins to form a stiff ball. Remove from heat and let cool 10 minutes.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Spoon or pipe dough onto the prepared cookie sheet in 11⁄2 x 4-inch strips.
Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 325F and continue baking until the bottoms sound hollow when lightly tapped, about 20 more minutes. Poke a small hole in each éclair to release steam. Cool completely on a wire rack. Make filling; combine milk and pudding mix in a medium bowl according to package directions. Beat heavy cream with an electric mixer in a separate medium bowl until soft peaks form. Beat in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla. Fold whipped cream into pudding.
Cut tops off of cooled pastry shells with a sharp knife. Fill shells with pudding mixture and replace tops.
Make icing: Melt chocolate and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla. Stir in hot water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until icing is smooth and has reached desired consistency. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
Drizzle chocolate icing over filled éclairs. Store in the refrigerator until serving.
Yield: 4 servings
8- 1⁄3- to 1⁄2-inch-thick slices Pullman bread
4 ounces smoked gouda, very thinly sliced with a cheese slicer
4 slices muenster cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 medium jarred roasted red pepper, drained, dried and thinly sliced
2 cups baby arugula
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Lay out 4 slices of the bread on a work surface. Layer each with some of the smoked gouda, 1 slice of the muenster, a thin layer of sliced red pepper (about 2 tablespoons), 1⁄2 cup of the baby arugula, and another layer of smoked gouda. Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread. Thinly and evenly spread the butter on both sides of the bread using 11⁄2 tablespoons of the butter for each sandwich.
2. Place 2 sandwiches into a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the bread is evenly golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip, cover again and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is visibly melted, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
Makes 6 servings
4 cups cubed, peeled, cooked sweet potatoes (about 4 to 6)
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons coarse mustard
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Combine sweet potatoes, green onions, parsley, and cherries in a large bowl; gently mix.
Whisk vinegar, mustard, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well blended. Pour over sweet potato mixture; gently toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Healthy individuals are needed every day to maintain an adequate blood supply for patients in need. Once a donor has made the commitment to give blood, it is important to take a few simple steps to prepare and help ensure a good donation experience.
Help save lives by donating blood at the following locations in Rutherford County in June:
• Friday, June 21, 12-5PM; Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall252 N Washington St., Rutherfordton
• Saturday, June 22, 9AM–2PM; Pilgrims Way Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall- 485 Hamilton Rd., Rutherfordton
Get a good night’s sleep, drink an extra 16 ounces of water, eat iron-rich foods to maintain a healthy iron level and consume a low-fat meal before donating.
To make an appointment or to learn more, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, or call 1-800-733-2767. Completion of a RapidPass® online health history questionnaire is encouraged to help speed up the donation process. 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.
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Note: You can cook the sweet potatoes in boiling water or in the oven.
July 7
What: 1st Sunday Night Singing When: July 7; 7pm
Where: Riverside Baptist Church; 1178 Hogan Rd., Forest City
More Info: featuring Faithwalkers 4
July 7-11
What: Vacation Bible School When: July 7-11; 6-8:30pm Where: Concord Baptist Church; 720 Old US Hwy. 74
More Info: Age 3-5th grade. Stories, games, crafts and snacks. 828-447-5124.
June 22
What: Caroleen Methodist Church Car, Truck & Bike Show
When: registration 9am-12. Where: El Michoacan; 2270 College Avenue
More Info: $25 entry. Johnnie: 828-429-7500.
What: Fish Fry Benefit
When: June 22; 4:30-7pm
Where: West Point Baptist Church; 1160 Union Rd., Rutherfordton More Info: 828-287-0165
June 23
What: Clothing Give-away
When: June 23; 12-2pm
Where: Three Angels SeventhDay Adventist Church; 2158 Hudlow Rd., Forest City
What: Church Anniversary
When: June 23; 3pm
Where: True Word Baptist Church; 129 Groce St., Forest City
More Info: Speaker; Jerome Wilkerson
June 24-26
What: 3 night revival
When: June 24-26; 7pm
Where: True Word Baptist Church; 129 Groce St., Forest City
More Info: Guest speakers nightly.
June 27 & 28
What: Vacation Bible School
When: June 27 & 28; 5:30-8pm
Where: Piney Ridge CME Church; 4421 Hudlow Rd., Union Mills
June 28
What: Free Hot Dog Meal
When: June 28; noon
Where: Spindale United Methodist Church; 185 Mill St., Spindale
June 29
What: 5th Saturday Youth Meeting
When: June 29; 4pm Where: Pilgrims Way Baptist Church; 485 Hamilton Rd., Rutherfordton
July 8-July 11
What: Sewing Camp When: July 8-11
Where: First Baptist Rutherfordton; 246 N Main St. More Info: 1) Beginner- 2nd-middle school. $75. 2) students with basics of sewing with a machine, 4th-high school. $100.
July 13
What: Fish Fry- Hot Dog Sale When: July 13; 11am- until Where: True Word Baptist Church; 129 Groce St., Forest City
The Hickory Nut Gorge Foundation and the RHI Legacy Foundation are integral parts of supporting programs around the Gorge, including The Lake Lure Flowering Bridge. During last week’s ground breaking ceremony for the education center at the bridge, RHI Legacy Foundation Executive Director Terry Hines and Jack Barton, Hickory Nut Gorge Foundation Board of Directors treasurer, were recognized by Board Chair Kathy Tanner. She thanked the foundations for their ongoing support of the projects. She told the crowd, “The Flowering Bridge has been dreaming about this for years. As many of you know since our inception, education has been our number one focus. Three years ago the Flowering Bridge board of directors created a task force led by Marla Somerville to study and create the plan for an
Price for full-tournament pass remains same
Prices for general admission tickets that cover all 15 games of the 2024 American Legion World Series will remain at $35, the price established in 2011. The general admission tickets are on sale now!
“We have always aimed for pricing that fits most people’s budgets and allows them to attend all the games,” says local Committee Chairman Eddie Holbrook. “Prices for all of our reserved seats will hold steady also, as well as those for day passes.”
General admission tickets are available through the ALWS office at 117-A West Warren Street or via the website at www.alws.us.
The ALWS staff informed reserved seat, box seat and rocking chair seat holders in January that the seats they purchased in 2023 would be available for them until a deadline set in early May. After that deadline, any seats not purchased are offered to
people on a waiting list. The ALWS games are
scheduled for ThursdayTuesday, August 15-20, with the first game at 10am August 15. Ticket sales have grown substantially since Shelby became the official home of the tournament in 2011. In 2022, ticket sales reached 132,804 – the most tickets ever sold for an ALWS tournament. Other tickets for games are day passes for adults ($10 each) and for students ($5 each); those will be available only at Keeter Stadium once the games begin.
By: Jean Gordon
When I was in the third grade our mama packed my three sisters and I a bag lunch of banana sandwiches to take to school. Nobody took lunch from home when I was eight years old. When we got on the bus that morning, mama prompted us,”there may be a surprise today.”
There was.
Before lunch she and daddy showed up at school (it was a darn good thing as the scent of my sandwich had pretty much saturated the confines of Mrs. Pendergrass’s room — she was glad too). I never forgot how banana sandwiches smelled after that day.
Receiving permission to be dismissed from school, mama and daddy told us “we’re going on a picnic.”
Picnic in the middle of a school day. I wonder if people still do that? Probably not.
I’m not into advocating family picnics in the middle of the school day — but that episode in my childhood is one of my favorites — because my parents took time.
There was no particular reason for the jaunt. There was no announcement of other babies being born or new jobs or moving away from the community. It was just a picnic.
“I’ll never forget gathering in the car and pulling away from the school driveway that day and wondering what my classmates thought about us leaving school for the reason of a picnic.
We didn’t travel far.
In fact, it was only a 25-mile trip to the Rocky Broad River before Daddy stopped the car. We ran from the car carrying our “mushy” banana sandwiches until we came upon a huge rock. We didn’t even use a picnic table. But we picnicked. I learned a valuable lesson that day that still haunts me. There really is a time to do those things which are important to us. Wonder why we don’t take the time to maintain a healthy mind, body and soul?
That picnic was in the fall of the year — that’s one of the reasons I still enjoy the fall season more than any other.
We had always been a family who picnicked together. There was a hidden motto with parents, “the family that picnics together —stays together.”
So going on a picnic wasn’t something we’d never done. It was the fact that we took one right in the middle of the work and school day. My folks gave us more than a picnic of mushy sandwiches that day.
I used to have a sign in my apartment many years ago that read, “Take Time.” With all that goes on today, it scares me that there aren’t enough of us going on picnics. Have you seen all the empty picnic tables along the roadside?
It seems there isn’t enough time to go around — but there really is. It’s a matter of my priorities.
What even happened to jump rope, kick-the-can, captain’s flag, Sunday visits with friends and drives. I passed by a house recently and it appeared there was a family reunion. Folks were sitting in lawn chairs and swinging on porch swings. Some were throwing horseshoes. I pulled over to the side of the road and watched. These people were taking time. I clapped to myself. Bravo! My heart was happy.
We’re so fortunate to live in this area — where driving to the Hickory Nut Gorge is only minutes away and driving through
Cane Creek and Golden Valley are just a few miles beyond our back doors?
How long has it been since you packed a Sunday lunch and drove the car until you just decided to stop. Or took a hike through the woods to share the wonder of wildflowers and creatures growing near the ground.
The Blue Ridge Parkway affords some of the most spectacular views in this country, yet too many of us miss that one, too.
I’ve missed out on too many picnics, haven’t you?
Starting today - I’m
packing. I’m going on a picnic. Want to join me?
Forget about the
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Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting should make an appointment with the Rutherford County Farm Service Agency (FSA) before the applicable deadline.
“In order to comply with USDA program eligibility requirements, all producers must file an accurate crop acreage report by the applicable deadline,” said CED Kelly Springs, FSA’s County Executive Director in Rutherford County. “Once planting is complete, please call our office to make an appointment to report your acreage.”
An acreage report documents a crop grown on a farm or ranch, its intended use and location. Filing an accurate and timely acreage report for all crops and land uses, including failed acreage and prevented planted acreage, can prevent the loss of benefits.
How to File a Report
The following acreage reporting dates are applicable in Rutherford County:
July 15, 2024- alfalfa, asparagus, beans (planted 6/26-7/10), caneberries, corn, CRP, cucumbers, eggplant, grain sorghum, okra, peppers, soybeans, squash, tomatoes, perennial forage and grazing, and all other crops
To file a crop acreage report, producers need to provide:
• Crop and crop type or variety
• Intended crop use
• Number of crop acres
• Map with approximate crop boundaries
• Planting date(s)
• Planting pattern, when applicable
• Producer shares
• Irrigation practice(s)
• Acreage prevented from planting, when applicable
• Other required information
Acreage Reporting
Details
The following exceptions apply to acreage reporting dates:
• If the crop has not been planted by the acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported no later than 15 calendar days after planting is completed.
• If a producer acquires additional acreage after the acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported no later than 30 calendar days after purchase or acquiring the lease. Appropriate documentation must be provided to the county office.
Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) policy holders should note that the acreage reporting date for NAP-covered crops is the earlier of the dates listed above or 15 calendar days before grazing or crop harvesting begins.
Prevented Planted Acreage
Producers should also report crop acreage they intended to plant but were unable to because of a natural disaster, including drought. Prevented planted acreage must be reported on form CCC-576, Notice
of Loss, no later than 15 calendar days after the final planting date as established by FSA and USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA). FSA recently updated policy that applies to prevented planted acreage due to drought. To certify prevented planted acreage due to drought, all of the following must apply:
• The area that is prevented from being planted has insufficient soil moisture for seed germination on the final planting date for non-irrigated acreage.
• Prolonged precipitation deficiencies that meet the D3 or D4 drought intensity level as determined by the U.S. Drought Monitor.
• Verifiable information must be collected from sources whose business or purpose is recording weather conditions as determined by FSA.
Continuous Certification Option for Perennial Forage
Agricultural producers with perennial forage crops have the option to report their acreage once, without having to report that acreage in subsequent years, as long as there are no applicable changes on the farm. Interested producers can select the continuous certification option after FSA certifies their acreage report. Examples of perennial forage include mixed forage, birdsfoot trefoil, chicory/ radicchio, kochia (prostrata), lespedeza, perennial peanuts and perennial grass varieties.
Once the continuous certification option is selected,
Producers can access their FSA farm records, maps, and common land units through the farmers.gov customer portal. The portal allows producers to export field boundaries as shapefiles and import and view other shapefiles, such as precision agriculture boundaries within farm records mapping. Producers can view, print and label their maps for acreage reporting purposes. Level 2 eAuthentication or login. gov access that is linked to a USDA Business Partner
have authority to act on behalf of another customer as a grantee via an FSA211 Power of Attorney form, Business Partner Signature Authority or as a member of a business can now access information for the business in the farmers.gov portal. For questions, please contact the Rutherford County FSA office at 828287-4220.
USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris administration, USDA is transforming
America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America and committing to equity across the department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit usda.gov.
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summer vacation every year. The last day of school gives way to less structured days when kids can spend more time outdoors and less time cracking the books.
Summer vacation can be a dilemma for parents, especially in households where both parents work full-time. A pandemicrelated increase in remote working has made that problem somewhat more manageable, but even parents working from home must find fun way for kids to stay occupied until the new school year begins. No two kids are the same, so parents may need to try various activities on for size until they find something their children enjoy doing during the lazy days of summer.
• Day camp: Day camps provide much of the structure of school without all the homework or time spent indoors. Many parks and recreation departments run summer day camps for kids. Camps can be generalized or specialized. For example, some may offer an array of activities, including sports and nature walks, in a given day, while others may focus on a single activity, like musical lessons or science-based programs. Camps run by local parks and rec departments do not typically last all summer long, which parents should keep in mind when enrolling youngsters.
• Reading: Parents may
their children enjoy a good book. A recent poll from the National Education Association found that 70 percent of middle school students read more than 10 books a year. The National Literacy Trust reports that roughly 45 percent of children between the ages of eight and 11 enjoy reading “very much.” When suggesting to children that they read more this summer, parents can note the many ways that reading for pleasure differs from reading for school. Point out that kids won’t have to submit book reports and emphasize that they can choose their own books. Depending on children’s ages, introduce kids to a series like “Harry Potter,” which is a set of seven fantasy novels that has helped millions of young people across the globe discover and develop a fondness for reading. Weekly visits to the library, where kids can pick from hundreds of books, can get youngsters even more excited about reading.
• Play dates: Play dates are a great way to make kids happy and take a little off of parents’ daily plates. Arrange routine summer play dates with children’s school friends, neighbors and/or cousins. Parents can alternate hosting responsibilities so they can get work done at home and enjoy a break when it’s not their turn to host.
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• Find something free: Perhaps in recognition of the need for affordable, family-friendly fare, many communities now host free events for kids and their parents each week. Weekly movie nights under the stars and concerts in community squares are popular in many communities, but those same towns also may host events specifically for kids during the daytime. A simple internet search of “free events near me” may unveil a host of activities that can keep kids happy and occupied on summer days when their schedules are open. Local libraries can be great resources for free events as well.
Summer vacation is a relaxing time for youngsters. Parents who don’t want that relaxation to turn into boredom can look to various activities to occupy their children’s time until a new school year begins.
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We love to laugh about it. Mama carried forward an expression from her mother. She would say a house or a decorating choice or an outfit was “Ugly as homemade sin.” Another saying goes, “Ugly as a mud fence.”
The word “ugly” is just ugly. Mama also used to say, “I don’t believe that woman has a full-length mirror in her house.”
An old dear man I knew was just plain ugly. He compensated by being so funny. He said, “Outside I may not look like much, but inside I’m like Elvis.” And he was like Elvis. He could crack up a crowd.
Beauty on the other hand is a beautiful word.
But it is a completely unreasonable pressure on women. Years ago some online source reported that the number one question asked by eight-year-old girls is “Am I pretty?” Millions and millions of little girls were asking their friends online, “Am I pretty?” It may not break yours, but it broke my heart.
Guys have so many other standards. We get to be funny or strong or tough or athletic or even smart. Although being smart is dangerous. You get to be too smart and somebody will try to knock you down for it.
For guys the standard is knowing how to do stuff and doing it. Men earn each other’s respect by being able to do stuff and doing it.
For women it is a whole different ball game. Sure women earn points for family, friendship, cooking, cleaning, and shopping. One of the sayings in church life is “If you want something done, ask the women.” But they are punished for being ugly. An ugly woman spends a lifetime compensating for it.
Ugly men get by a lot easier. For one thing an ugly man can lie to himself that he’s really not all that ugly. Ugly women have a much harder time.
One time I joked to a congregation that I was funny looking. After service, a very nice woman told me I looked good enough. Looks are a poor standard, but we know that good-looking women are hired more often, given higher pay, and generally make their way more easily. This isn’t fair, but my writing about it isn’t going to change anything. I really told you all this to set you up for a laugh line. George McFadden was a great family friend and his son, Johnny remains a good friend. Johnny’s wife, Chantal, is a cousin because her grandmother and my grandmother were sisters. Please don’t hold that against her.
Any time George and my dad were in the same room, George would say, “I’m always glad when Allen Jobe shows up because I’m no longer the ugliest man in the room.”
Everybody laughed.
Contact Pat Jobe at patjobe13@gmail.com. He’s heard for one minute on Radio Free Bubba on WNCW.com, 88.7 on your fm dial or WNCW.org.
Governor Roy Cooper hosted Administrator of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services Cindy Long to celebrate the launch of SUN Bucks, the state’s newest food assistance program to help prevent child hunger. Governor Cooper thanked six philanthropic partners in North Carolina who are contributing generously to support SUN Bucks, joining leaders from the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) and the NC Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI) to successfully launch the program.
North Carolina will receive around $120 million in federal benefits to feed over a million school children in North Carolina this summer. The first benefits from the SUN Bucks program will begin to be issued to eligible families across the state next week.
“Summer can be a hard time for children who rely on our public schools for a healthy school breakfast and lunch,” said Governor Cooper. “Nearly one in six North Carolina children face food insecurity at home and this effort helps make sure they get the nutritious food they need.”
North Carolina is one of only three states in the Food and Nutrition Services Southeast Region to take advantage of the new USDA program. The purpose of SUN Bucks, also referred to as Summer EBT, is to provide food assistance to school-aged children and help bridge the financial gap for families during the summer months.
The North Carolina SUN Bucks program is a crosssector collaboration between USDA, NCDHHS, NCDPI and philanthropic partners. The program was made possible by contributions from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation, Smithfield Foods, The Leon Levine Foundation, Dogwood Health Trust, Cone Health Foundation and Brighthouse Financial.
“We applaud North Carolina for stepping up as a leader and implementing Summer EBT in its inaugural year,” said Administrator Long. “This is an unprecedented opportunity to dramatically reduce child summer hunger. We at USDA are excited to be partnering with North Carolina this summer
and look forward helping more states come on board for Summer 2025.”
Families will receive a one-time payment of $120 per eligible child to purchase nutritious foods during the summer — a critical benefit for the 1 in 6 children in North Carolina who live in households without consistent access to food.
“Access to good food is essential to good health and wellbeing,” said NC Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley. “Every kid should be able to enjoy the summer without worrying where their next meal will come from. SUN Bucks helps to ensure children in North Carolina have access to the healthy nutrition they need to thrive.”
Nearly 60% of public school students across the state qualify for free and reduced-price meals at school and are at higher risk for hunger when the school year ends. SUN Bucks is the newest addition to an array of nutrition programs aimed at ensuring these students continue to get nutritious foods while out of school for the summer.
“Every dollar counts for families working to put enough food on the table while kids are out of school,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt. “Our goal for the SUN Bucks program is to help make sure no child in North Carolina goes hungry this summer.”
Most eligible children and families automatically qualify for the SUN Bucks program with no action needed to receive the $120 payment. Benefits will be issued beginning Friday, June 14. Families with children who currently receive FNS will see their SUN Bucks benefits loaded onto their existing EBT card, and all other children will receive a SUN Bucks card in the mail.
For children who do not automatically qualify but may be eligible for SUN Bucks, NCDHHS will send an email and text message to families with instructions on how to apply. Applications will be accepted through Aug. 31, 2024, for the 2024 summer period.
For more information, visit https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ sunbucks. To contact a SUN Bucks customer representative, families can dial 1-866-719-0141 and press option 2.
Large animal veterinarians in North Carolina are eligible to apply for up to $25,000 in funds to help support their large animal practice. This $125,000 fund was created by the N.C. General Assembly in 2023 and will be administered by the N.C. Ag Finance Authority.
The funding opportunity is available to veterinarians who practice in one of the 70 North Carolina counties with a population of 100,000 or fewer and that spend 30% or more of their patient care involved in large animal veterinary care.
“North Carolina, like many other states, has a deficit of large animal veterinarians. In many areas of the state, a single veterinarian may be the only option within 100 square miles,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler.
“These funds can be used for repayment of educational loans related to the recipient’s veterinary degree, to purchase equipment or technology for use in the practice or any additional uses the advisory committee determines is appropriate to promote and
develop large animal veterinarians to practice in the designated counties.”
The application period runs from June 17 through August 16. Applications are available online at https://fs4.formsite.com/ QopHZM/4llcxkovj4/signup. More information on the grant program can be found in frequently asked questions.
The Large Animal Health Enhancement Advisory Committee will make the determination on grant dispersal based on eligible applications. This committee includes the N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture; the State Veterinarian of North Carolina; the Executive Director of the North Carolina Agricultural Finance Authority; one designee from the Food Animal Scholars Program, North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine; two practicing large animal veterinarians; two representatives of the livestock industry; one designee by the Commissioner of Agriculture of North Carolina; and one designee by the State Veterinarian of North Carolina.
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Peggy Ann Keller Lovelace
Peggy Ann Keller Lovelace, 82, of Rutherfordton, passed away June 10, 2024.
She was the beloved wife of the late Billy Herman Lovelace.
Peggy dedicated many years of her professional life as a secretary for the Rutherford and Polk County Mental Health Departments. She was a member of Spencer Baptist Church.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Lisa Adkins (Chris) and Lori Hankinson (Kenneth); her sons, William Lovelace (Jan) and David Lovelace, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren.
A funeral was held June 13 at Spencer Baptist Church in Spindale, with Rev. Bruce Caldwell and Rev. William Lovelace officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www. crowemortuary.com.
William Edward Huffman
William Edward Huffman passed away at the age of 97 on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
He is predeceased by
his wife of 66 years, Barbara Carpenter Huffman; parents, Guss Huffman and Lenome Hayes Huffman, five brothers and two sisters. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughter, Beth Causby and husband Michael; one granddaughter, and two great grandchildren.
He retired from his position as a Diesel Mechanic at Overnite in Gaffney, SC and was a member of New Beginnings Church in Fallston.
A Graveside Service was held June 13, 2024 at Sunset Cemetery, Shelby, with Pastor Travis Mull officiating.
Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.
Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family.
William Chivous Suttles
William Chivous “Junior” Suttles, 76, of Ellenboro, died Monday, May 27, 2024. He was the son of the late Percy Curtis Suttles and Thelma Matilda Sue Frady Suttles. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Melvin Curtis Suttles; sisters, Annie Waters and Alma Hodge; great grandson, Eliam Smith; and a great granddaughter, Ramona Suttles.
He had served as a Deacon at Fellowship Baptist Church and worked at Deviney Lumber in Polkville for over 50 years.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ella Mae
Even though we are all unique creatures of God and are different in so many ways, there is at least one thing we have in common. That is, we all fail at some time or another. For example, the Paris Olympics are coming later this summer and there will be intense competition from all around the world. Athletes train for years to earn a chance to compete on the world stage. The truth of the matter is that there is only one gold medal awarded for each event. That means that there are a lot more losers than winners. They don’t give “participation trophies” in the Olympics. People fail every day. It may be as small as a test in school, an overcooked meal or something even more life altering, like a failed business venture or some type of moral failure. The Bible is full of examples of men and women who failed. Whether it be Adam and Eve, Abraham, Moses, David, Samson, Noah, or Peter,
Nodine Suttles; his children, Melissa Suttles Horton and husband Wayne of Cliffside, William Chivous Suttles Jr., Tammy Suttles Greene and husband William all of Ellenboro, Anita Michelle Suttles of Spindale, and Ellie Suttles Ruff and husband James of Green Hill, and Robert Jason Suttles of Sacremento, CA; two sisters, Hattie Enloe of Union Mills, and Alice Smith of Rutherfordton; 17 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren.
The funeral was held, June 1 at Fellowship Baptist Church, Rutherfordton. The Rev. Raymond Byrd and Rev. Tom Runyon officiated.
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Benita Louise Martin, age 66, formerly of Spindale passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
Benita was a native of Rutherford County, a graduate of RS Central High School and Isothermal Community College. She is preceded in death by her parents Paul and Rosa Lee Franklin Martin and brothers David and Robin Martin.
Those left to cherish her memory are her brother Rick Martin and wife Lavone of Rutherfordton, sister in law Monica Martin of Rutherfordton and nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held June 13 at Eternal Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Bruce Caldwell officiating.
just to name a few, God doesn’t hide the personal failures of those he uses. He has a message for us in each of their shortcomings. How we react to our failures, will define us as a person. We can get discouraged and give up or we can allow our failures to make us better. Some failings are harder to deal with than others, but it is up to us whether we want to get back up and try again. By God’s grace and with his strength we can recover. Valuable lessons can be learned from our failures and can guide us to avoid future pitfalls. The writer of Proverbs referred to this when he wrote, “For a just man falleth seven times and riseth up again:” Proverbs 24:16
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Danny Ray Fowler
Danny Ray Fowler, 73, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024.
He was born to the late Nelson Fowler and Lizzie Johnson Fowler in Cherokee County, SC. He is also predeceased by his sister, Shirley Fowler McDaniel; brother, Harold Jay Fowler; 2 nephews.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Debbie F. Painter; granddaughter, Heather Renee Painter; one great-grandson; numerous nieces and nephews.
Danny worked as a Carpenter.
Private Family Services will be held at a later date.
Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com
Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the family.
Marshall Radford
Marshall Radford passed away June 12, 2024 at the age of 78.
Preceded in death by his son, Joshua Kyle Radford, Marshall is survived by his devoted wife, Darlene Radford, his son,
Todd Radford, and his daughter, Dana Radford, his sister, Donna Kay Keever, along with numerous family members.
A visitation to honor and celebrate Marshall’s life was held June 14 at The Padgett & King Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society reflecting Marshall’s generous heart and desire to help others.
Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
Danny Hopper
Danny Keith Hopper, 57, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Louella Day Hopper. Danny retired from Yelton Milling Company.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Justin Silvers and wife Ashley, David Hopper, Jessica Hopper Hicks and husband Kevin, Keith Hopper, Amanda Hopper; 18 grandchildren, sister Donna Wilson.
In addition to his parents, Danny was preceded in death by siblings Tommy Day, Rita Shaw, Patsy Salmon, Vickie Martin, Cindy Hopper.
Funeral services were held June 15 at Fellowship
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Holiness Church with Rev. Bobby Brown officiating.
Online condolences at crowemortuary.com
Raymond Philmore Blackwell
Raymond Philmore Blackwell, age 73 of Rutherfordton, died Sunday, June 16, 2024.
Raymond was born September 9, 1950, in Spartanburg County, SC and was the son of the late Archie and Lila Ree Kimbrell Blackwell.
Raymond was a master weaver and worked in textiles for most of his life, retiring from Mohawk Industries. After retirement, he worked as a security guard for Carpenter Designs. He was a member of Spindale Church of The Brethren.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Jane R. Blackwell, his daughter, Amanda Blackwell Whittemore and husband Chris of Clayton, one granddaughter, his sister, Joyce Ann Searcy of Alabama, and two nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11am Thursday, June 20, 2024, in The Padgett and King Chapel. The family will receive friends from 10-11pm Thursday prior to the service at the mortuary. Interment will be private for the family.
An online guest registry is available at www. padgettking.com. Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.
The first National Institutes of Health-funded clinical trial of its kind, published in JAMA Network Open, links the pairing of service dogs with military Veterans to lowered PTSD severity, diagnosis odds, and other negative mental health symptoms. The study, released in time for National PTSD Awareness Month in June, is also the largest national study to date comparing Veterans and service dog teams to usual care alone for PTSDafflicted Veterans.
Led by Dr. MaggieO’Haire from the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine in partnership with K9s For Warriors, the study examined more than 150 military Veterans over three months through self-reported symptoms and expert clinician assessment. The study analyzed measurable PTSD symptoms, as well as psychosocial functioning.
The results revealed that Veterans with service dogs had 66% lower odds of a PTSD diagnosis based on expert clinician
Written by: Carly Kramer, K9s For Warriors
assessment when compared to a wait-listed control group. Veterans also experienced lower anxiety and depression levels and improvements in most areas of emotional and social well-being.
“This research reinforces what we have been studying for almost a decade—that service dogs are linked to significant benefits for many Veterans suffering from PTSD and other invisible wounds of war,” said Dr. O’Haire, associate dean for Research and professor at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine, where she runs the OHAIRE Lab. “Service dogs are more than pets— they can be essential partners in helping Veterans readjust and thrive after they return from service.”
The study is the first such study to utilize goldstandard, blinded clinician ratings of PTSD to measure
outcomes.
About K9s For Warriors
K9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of trained service dogs to military Veterans suffering from invisible wounds of war. The national non-profit pairs highly trained service dogs with Veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and/or military sexual trauma—all at no cost to the Veteran.
K9s For Warriors has paired more than 1,000 Veterans with service dogs, saving countless Veteran and rescue dog lives. The K9s For Warriors
program is backed by scientific research, with the most recent study being published in JAMA Network Open on June 4, 2024. With the majority of dogs being rescues, this innovative program allows the K9/Warrior team to build an unwavering bond that facilitates their collective healing and recovery. To learn more visit k9sforwarriors.org.
As of December 1st, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) extended final approval to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) for Medicaid expansion. This meant that the people of North Carolina received expanded access to Medicaid, a program that provides critical coverage and care for people who are uninsured and underinsured.
Just 10 years ago, Medicaid expansion was introduced as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA),
but it took years to get to where we are today, with 40 states and Washington, DC participating. What does Medicaid expansion mean for people in need across our state, and particularly in McDowell County? Because of new eligibility requirements, more community members can now feel confident about being able to receive covered health care. This is nothing short of life-changing for so many individuals and families. With the new coverage
parameters, individuals who earn less than $20,000 annually can receive coverage through Medicaid, while a three-member family earning below $34,000 yearly, for instance, can also get covered.
Prior to Medicaid expansion in our state, a vast number of state residents couldn’t qualify for coverage because they earned more than the minimum income amounts that were set. Fortunately, 600,000 people across North Carolina who are between the ages of 19 and 64 can now be fully or nearly fully covered.
Those who can currently access comprehensive healthcare, thanks to Medicaid expansion, can also rest assured that they can get vital preventive screenings, like mammograms and colonoscopies. These essential tests allow colon cancer and breast cancer — conditions that impact many lives — to be discovered sooner rather than later, when they are most treatable.
Another important benefit that accompanies healthcare coverage through Medicaid is the ability to establish a consistent, long-term relationship with a primary care provider. This makes a meaningful difference in a patient’s life because their primary care provider gets to know them and their health history very well over time, can refer them to specialists, and help oversee the management of chronic conditions.
news for North Carolina residents, the new guidelines often leave people uncertain about whether they qualify for Medicaid now, and where they can get help to learn if they are eligible.
Fortunately, the MATCH (McDowell Access to Care & Health) program is dedicated to helping McDowell County residents who are uninsured or underinsured access care by talking with them about obstacles they may be facing, assisting with learning if they are eligible for Medicaid and applying for it, and more. MATCH representatives can be contacted by calling 828659-5289.
By visiting or calling the McDowell County Department of Social Services, community members can also learn whether they are eligible for Medicaid coverage, and if they are, get assistance with the application process. The office is located at 145 E. Court Street in Marion, and they can be reach by phone at 828-652-3355.
eligible to receive Medicaid previously, you may be now. Having comprehensive health care coverage not only impacts your longterm health and wellbeing, it greatly improves your quality of life. As always, every team member at Mission Hospital McDowell is ready and feels honored to provide you with the care you need.
Tonia W. Hale, DNP, MAOM, BSN, RN, is Chief Executive Officer and Chief Nursing Officer of Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine. Hale is a proven leader with more than 35 years
of progressive healthcare experience. A native of East Tennessee, she holds an associate’s degree in nursing from Walters State Community College, a baccalaureate degree in nursing from the University of Tennessee, a master’s degree in organizational management from Tusculum University, and a doctor of nursing practice degree in executive leadership from East Tennessee State University. Ms. Hale is currently a resident of Burnsville.
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Though Medicaid expansion has unquestionably been good
When community members learn that they are eligible for Medicaid coverage, they need to assemble numerous documents, including information about coverage they have now (if any) and documentation that summarizes the medical expenses they manage, property deeds, and other records. Again, assistance is available for people applying for Medicaid. It’s also important to know that applying and gaining approval for Medicaid coverage can take 45-90 days.
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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
CAR & TRUCK DETAILING by Ronnie Henderson. Call for Pricing. Reasonable Rates! (704) 691-5030
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO WATERFRONT OWNERS AT MOSS LAKE. If you are a current waterfront owner and are concerned about new rules for the lakefront, promptly send your dues to Moss Lake Property Owner’s Association and send your email address to Mosslakepoa@gmail.com. This will enable future communications about waterfront changes and is required to receive information about important upcoming meetings. Mail Dues to: MLPOA Treasurer / Ray Kenny. 116 Harbor Point, Cherryville, NC 28021.
TRUCKLOADS OF FLEA
MARKET ITEMS!!! Clothes, lamps, shoes... anything you’d find at a thrift store. Just $50 per truck load. Making room for new items. Call Tammy for info 828-7487860.
INTERNET DOMAIN NAMES FOR SALE. www.NC4Ever. com has a list of Internet Domain Names For Sale at OnlineMallPlus NC4Ever@USA. com
HAD ENOUGH CORRUPTION? Join us at Tactical Civics Seminar June 29, 3pm at Hopewell Ruritan Clubhouse; 2500 Hollis Road, Ellenboro, NC 28043.
BURNS HIGH CLASS OF 1974. 50th Class Reunion, Saturday, August 24, 2024. Cost: $50 per person. RSVP required. Contact: Beachmsj@ yahoo.com Deadline July 24 (704) 538-3988
NOW HIRING LANDSCAPERS FOR FULL TIME YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. Over time available. (704) 473-0341
LOOKING FOR FULL TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER. For Rental Properties and Scale Worker for Scrap Yard. Must have valid driver license. Apply in person at 1025 County Home Road, Shelby, NC LIVE IN CAREGIVER. Free room and $100 per week to care for 91 yr old male with dementia. Background and references verified. (828) 514-4377 teresagash1@bellsouth.net
HIRING Person 1st LLC is hiring for Direct Support Professional/Community Living and Support. If you are a positive person and enjoy making a difference in the lives of persons with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges, come and join our team. As a one-on-one support staff, you will be providing services in the home and community to help persons served reach beyond their limits! Please contact Eddie Scruggs, Executive Director for further details. 704-6926974. (704) 692-6974
MAN NEEDED FOR LANDSCAPING. Help to clean-up, plants, scrubs, trees and spray Kudzu. 704-300-4530.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF SHELBY. Do you have a passion for cooking? Are you seeking a rewarding job in a safe, Christian environment with a long-standing commitment to childcare? First Baptist Church of Shelby Weekday Ministries is currently hiring a Food Service Coordinator. POSITION DETAILS ARE: ROLE: Food Service Coordinator. EXPERIENCE: Preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate. ENVIRONMENT: Safe, Christian setting with a rich history of nurturing children. If you’re interested, please reach out to Penny Corn at: PHONE: 704-482-3460. EMAIL: childcare3460@fbcshelby.org
KARLENA RADFORD- 4 SEASONS HOMES AND LAND. Looking to buy or sell your property in Rutherford, Polk, or Cleveland counties? Call Karlena at 4 Seasons Homes and Land! (828) 716-0296. karlena@4seasons homesandland.com
MCNEILLY TREE SERVICE & LAND MANAGEMENT. Tree Removal, Trimming, Demolition, Land Clearing, Firewood, Hauling Services, Debris Removal. Free Estimates. (704) 472-3766
ERIC MOBILE MECHANIC. I will come to you to repair any car, full service on lawnmowers or tractor. Honest & Reliable! (704) 300-2332
HANDYMAN SERVICES. NOW IS THE TIME. Over 25 years Exp! Install Replace Hot water Heaters, Mulching, Trees and Bushes trimmed, Minor Repairs, Ceiling Fans, Mini Blind Installation, Any Handyman Services. No Job too Big or Small! References available. We will show up and do the job. Call us first, 704-692-4449.
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.
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR. Skid Steer, Wreckers, Rollbacks, Splitters, Tractors, etc. 30 years experience. Shelby, NC. (Joe) (704) 692-1097
PAINTING, ROOFING, TILE FLOORS, wood decks, fences & carpentry work. Free estimates. Ask for Harold or Jim 828-429-7511.
LANDSCAPER NEEDED. Laborers, experience preferred. Driver’s License a plus. (704) 526-6640
CAMERA AUDIO VIDEO
TV INSTALLATION. ARE YOU WANTING TO PROTECT YOUR HOME AND PROPERTY? CALL US FOR HOME SECURITY CAMERAS/WIFI ASSESSMENTS/ AUDIO/ VIDEO/ TV MOUNTS/ HELP WITH STARLINK SELF INSTALLS AND AIR ANTENNAS FOR LOCAL CHANNELS. GIVE US A CALL (704) 466-2333
TONEY’S PLUMBING REPAIR. Tub, faucet installation, kitchen lavatory installation, hot water heater repair/replace, drain clean. All work guaranteed. 828-223-0332.
WILL CLEAN HOUSES. Reasonable rates. Call or text me at (704) 419-9016
EAGLE TRANSPORT & OTHER SERVICES. Has a purchase left you astray because you didn’t have a way? Don’t be in dismay. We’ll take it thata-way. Local and long distance. Cameras in active use. Contracts welcome. Park at dark. Call or text 828-748-6306.
CLEVELAND COUNTY
YARD SALE, FRI. & SAT., June 21 & 22, 2024. 7:00-2:00. 801 Broad Street, Shelby, NC 28152
MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE/ MOVING SALE. Sat., June 22, 2024 from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Household items, kitchen gadgets, electronics, decor, craft items, lots of toys for all ages, boys clothes sz 4-6, girls clothes 10/12-14/16, women’s clothes M-XL, women’s shoes 8-10, and much more. 843 East Zion Church Road, Shelby, NC 28150
MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE. Sat., June 22, 7AM until. Clothes, household, baby items, antiques, much more. Corner Burke & Beau Road, 904 Beau Road, Shelby, NC 28152
BIG YARD SALE. Sat., June 22, 2024 from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM. 200 Country Club Circle, Shelby, NC 28150
2 FAMILY YARD SALE. Sat., June 22, 2024 from 8:00 AM1:00 PM. 1309 Hammock Avenue, Shelby, NC 28152
BIG YARD SALE. Sat., June 22, 8:00 AM until. Push mower, air conditioner, buggy boards $10. Much more. 1809 Brushy Creek Road, Kingstown, NC 28150
CLEANING OUT ANOTHER
HOUSE! Estate Sale on Thurs., June 20, Fri., June 21 and Sat., June 22, 2024. 8 am-2 pm for all 3 days. All contents of home to be sold. 1016 Mark Dr, Shelby, NC 28152
GIGANTIC YARD SALE. Sat., June 22, 2024, 7:00 AM until. Assorted shop tools, dining room set household items, clothing, shoes, DVDs, CDs, pocketbooks, dishes, stuffed animals. 2628 Ball Park Road, Lawndale, NC 28090
BIG YARD SALE! Sat., June 22, 2024, 7am-Until. Comforter sets, home goods, beautiful home decor, numerous baby items-basinet, strollers, etc. Furniture items, clothes, shoes, purses and much more. (Beside Family Dollar) 1165 E. Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
THREE FAMILY YARD SALE
CLEVELAND COUNTY
HUGE YARD SALE: SAT., JUNE 22 , 2024 from 8:00 AM12:00 PM. Lots of baby boy and baby girl clothes, along with toddler girl clothes, toys, baby necessities, women and men clothing and more…..1408 Briarcliff Road, Shelby, NC 28152
YARD SALE: Sat., June 22, 2024, 7:30am. Highway 18 North turn onto Hendrick Lake Rd., then turn onto 2nd road on the right Lakehurst Dr. Too much to list! 705 Lakehurst Drive, Shelby, NC 28150
HUGE! YARD SALE SAT., 6/22, 8AM-Noon: Cheap prices!! Way too much stuff to mention it all!! Furniture, Household, Electronics, Decor, Misc: 736 Wilson Cornwell Rd. Shelby, NC 28150
5 PIECE BEDROOM SUITE. Solid wood, Dresser/Mirror, Chest, 4 post bed, nightstand. $350. 704-538-3285.
TIRES $450. NEW TIRES 265/65/18. SET OF FOUR GENERAL GRABBER TIRES (704) 460-5965 JVESTER62@ GMAIL.COM
1985 PRAIRIE SCHOONER 30 ft. CAMPER. Pull behind camper, tandem axle, fully equipped, central air, propane, full size stove, large refrigerator, double bed and etc. Just needs a little TLC. Ideal for second home. Only $2,500 for quick sale. 704718-9651 anytime.
DISCOUNT APPLIANCES. Refrigerators, washers, dryers and stoves. 1205 Earl Road, Shelby, NC. (704) 477-4766
SHIPPING CRATE $35.00. Wood shipping crates for sale with some lids. 3 different sizes. I can send pictures. I have a few smaller crates ideal for planter. New shipment just arrived (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net
10X10 HEAVY DUTY DOG LOT. Excellent condition, Sells new for $1,000. Will sell for $250. 828-429-3117.
CEMETERY PLOTS - ROSE HILL. $1500.00. Rose Hill Memorial Park, Lawndale, NC. Lot #428, Section 2. Number of graves - 2 (3 & 4). Seller pays deed transfer fee. (704) 9151972
TRAILERS, LAWNMOWER TRAILERS, Flatbed Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Horse and Cattle Trailers, Saddlery. Check our prices and quality before you buy. Bridges Riding Equipment. Boiling Springs, NC. 704-434-6389, (704) 473-0867
HORSE QUALITY HAY FOR SALE. Call (704) 487-6855
METAL ROOFING FOR SALE INSTOCK! Deliveries Twice A Week. One Piece or the Whole Roof. J. Johnson Sales, inc. 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City. (828) 245-5895
NEW-USED TRAILERS PARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR ALL TYPES OF TRAILERS. 1500 Square Feet of Parts, Axles, Tires, Lights, Gates, Ramps, etc. J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City, (828) 245-5895
TINY HOUSE / OFFICE UNIT. 12’ X 28’. Small Kitchen, 1/2 Bath, TV on Wall, Heat & Air. $35,900. Deliver & Blocked. “Financing Available”. J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City. (828) 245-5895
I SUPPORT TRUMP 2024 GIFTS. Visit the Online Mall at www.NC4Ever.com to see the I Support Trump 2024 Gifts NC4Ever@USA.com
TOOLS FOR SALE. Excellent condition. Too many to list all. Call to set up appointment to view. (704) 418-0938 USED CAMPER TOPS FOR SALE. Various sizes and styles. Keep it dry and safe! 828-351-8846.
CASE XX HAWK BILLS IN STOCK! 1 OZ. SILVER BARS & ROUNDS Available (While Supplies Last)* Plus: More KNIVES•KNIVES•KNIVES at Jake’s Knives & Coins located at 1008 S. Lafayette St., Shelby. Call 704-600-6996 or (980) 295-5568
SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 7AM12PM. Ladies clothing, all sizes, dining table & chairs, lots more! 152 South Powell Street, Forest City, NC 28043
Estate Sale, June 21 & 22, 2024. 8am-2pm both days. House full of furniture. Several nice antique pieces, mid-century pieces, indoor wicker pieces. Christmas items, King bedroom suit, single bed, chest-of-drawers, 2 sofas, recliners, full kitchen of items, 1930’s bicycle, yard tools, rear-tine tiller, mowers, chainsaw, weed-eaters, glassware, doll collection, collectibles, kitchen table & chairs, breakfast room table & chairs, rocker, deacons bench, outside building FULL of unsearched boxes & totes, washer & dryer, lots of surprises in this estate. Due to traffic pattern changes come to Cleghorn Street to Elm and then onto Collett Street. Last house on right. 182 Collett Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.
STEEL BUILDINGS. “Large On Site Display”. Concrete Pads, Grading, Plumbing, Electrical. “One Stop Shop For All !” J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City, 2690 Hwy. 221 South. (828) 245-5895
CARPORTS, GARAGES, BOAT, RV COVER HAY
BARNS, Etc. “Check Out Our Price Before You Buy... There Is Difference!” J. Johnson Sales, inc. 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City. (828) 245-5895
STORAGE BUILDINGS
WOOD OR METAL. New, Used, Repo. New Buildings from $3756.00. Inventory changes weekly! J. Johnson Sales, inc. 2690 Hwy. 221 South, Forest City, NC. (828) 245-5895
TRAILERS NEW5X10 WITH GATE $1395. Areas Largest Trailer Inventory, Equipment, Dumps, Landscape, Enclosed, Gooseneck “New & Used”. Best Cash Deals Around, Credit Cards, Financing, Rent to Own, No Credit Check Available. J. Johnson Sales, inc. Forest City. (828) 245-5895
2 GRAVE SITES FOR SALE. Gaston Memorial Cemetery. $4000. (704) 692-7362 2006 CHEVROLET COLORADO PICKUP TRUCK. for parts only no title (704) 419-9016 FOUR CEMETERY PLOTS FOR SALE. at Rose Hill Cemetery in Fallston, NC. Convenient to sidewalk and road. $900 each. Call 4:00pm-8:00pm. (704) 472-5682
1972 DUNE BUGGY. In excellent condition, new motor. $7,500. Running boards for Chevy truck $100. Trailer axles. $100 each. 828-305-4941
WANTED: OLD AND NEW AMMO. Reloading supplies. Call 828-245-6756 or cell # 828-289-1488.
WANT TO BUY CARS& TRUCKS. Trailers, Tractors, Farm Equipment. Must have ID and proof of ownership. Callahan’s Towing. (704) 692-1006
TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 4720006
CASH FOR YOUR CAR. Running or not, title or no title. Call Charles Dellinger at Red Road Towing. 704-692-6767, (704) 487-0228
I PAY CASH FOR DIABETIC
TEST STRIPS. Up to $10 per 100ct. Must be Unused, Unexpired. I’m local and pay fast. (828) 577-4197
WANTED WOOD STOVE. Papa Bear type or similar. Paying Cash. Please call Don, Rutherfordton. (843) 582-5909
GOATS FOR SALE. 3 Goat Bucklings for sale: $170 each. Kept with dams, now foraging and eating hay, CDT shots up to date. White dairy buckling (Saanen/Nubian), 5 months old. White dairy buckling (Saanen/Nubian), 3 months old. Brown/white dairy/meat buckling (Boer/Kiko/Alpine), 3 months old. (574) 229-3676 vrgg@comcast.net
4X5 FESCUE HAY FOR SALE.
Net wrap-been sprayed, fertilized and limed. Last year’s hay. Stored in barn, never wet. $40.00 a roll-10 or more. 980295-8808.
SKS 762X39 CALIBER RIFLE by Norinco, new, $650 firm. 4 ft. disc harrow, fits low-profile tractor $300. Cultivator $250. 828-289-1817.
RIDING MOWER TROY BUILT
PONY. I have a good running 42” Troy Built Pony mower. Has new battery and carburetor. Moved to smaller place don’t need. (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@bellsouth.net
PETS & LIVESTOCK
FREE CATS AND KITTENS. Free to a good home. 1 male and 1 female cat. 4 kittens also available. 704-562-0370.
CKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY FORSALE. Female puppy looking for her forever home. Red and black, she has 1st and 2nd shots, dewormed and physical by Boulevard Animal Hospital in Shelby. She loves to cuddle. Discount for military and first responders. $500 (704) 734-7088 joelovestina1@gmail.com
DOG KENNELS. 5X10X6, 10x10x4, 10x10x6, 10x20x6. Single Kennel, Double Kennel or Triple Kennel. Dog Houses. Rain Tops Available. “Pickup or Delivery Available.” J. Johnson Sales, Forest City (828) 2455895
SHIH-TZU PUPPIES FOR SALE. Pure bred Shih-tzu puppies for sale. Dam & Sire are registered CKC. Puppies come with papers, vet checked and first set of shots. 1 male and 1 female, white, brown/tan and black. $650. 828-292-3001 or 704-466-6542 (828) 292-3001 rsutak26@hotmail.com
MINIATURE POODLE. Sweet and cuddly Poodle needs a new home, elderly parents can no longer take care of her. She is all white, almost 3 years old, has all her shots for $800. 828-292-3001 (828) 292-3001 rsutak26@hotmail.com
SHIH-TZU. Beautiful, cuddly and shy female 2 year old Shihtzu for sale to a good home for $650. Up to date on shots and healthy. 828-292-3001 (828) 292-3001 rsutak26@hotmail. com
POMERANIAN BABY BOYS. Adorable pom baby boys ready for their new homes. Very sweet personalities will make excellent family companions. First vaccination and wormings, started on pee pad training. Text or email for more information. (828) 284-4621 llmrwm2003@gmail.com
BEAGLE PUPPY FOR SALE. 3 months old, tri-colored, all vaccinations and dewormed. $150. 704-472-9481.
CKC REGISTERED ROTTWEILER PUPPIES. Vet checked, tails docked, dewclaws, wormed 2 times, 1st shots, eating hard dog food. (980) 295-7249
COCKAPOO PUPPIES. 2 FEMALES 5 males. Born May 8. Tails docked, dew clawed. Parents on site. $1,000. Serious buyers only. 828-305-2181.
BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES. 1st Shots and Wormer with Healthy Vet Check. Both parents on premises. Available week of July 8th. $850 each. Taking Deposits. (828) 429-2401
FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOME. 13 weeks old, 2 male, 1 female, all black. Must bring cat carrier. (704) 435-3970
KOI FISH FOR SALE. All colors; short and long fin; 3”-4” fish $1.; larger fish $5.-$10. (864) 546-2778 brendasherman9@ gmail.com
PUREBRED AKC ROUGH
COLLIE PUPPIES. Three boys, three girls from genetic tested parents. Ready now. Full AKC registration. Raised on 80 beautiful acres in west central Missouri. We offer personal delivery. We have delivered puppies all over the country, and we look forward to meeting you and blessing you with your new furry family member. Price range for individual puppies is $950 - $1200. We offer a $250 discount if you get two puppies at the same time. A deposit of $250 will reserve your new furry friend. Call or text us today. (660) 441-2235 cherylcard60@gmail.com
CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES. 10 weeks old, 2 females, 1 male, black with white markings, dewormed, $350 each. 704-4667793.
1977 FORD LTD All original, good condition. Asking $2,500 obo. 704-477-1879.
1998 FORD F-250 STANDARD Automatic. 173,000 miles, with ladder rack and tool boxes. Cold A/C. New battery and wipers. Ready to roll! $6150. Call (704) 300-1818 kim_hopper@ bellsouth.net
2006 FORD ECONOLINE
CARGO VAN E-250 Utility Van. Has ladder rack and tool & supply racks with Buckhead gate behind driver seat. Cold A/C . Automatic. New Battery & Wiper Blades. $7900. Call (704) 300-1818
1997 FORD F-SUPER DUTY
CHASSIS CAB XLT Package. 7.3 Diesel Power Stroke, Removable Pipe Rack Flat Bed. 146,000 miles, PW, PDL, 5 Speed Manual, $22,500. Call (704) 300-1818
1985 CHEVROLET S-10 2,800 street driven miles. $35000, Pro-Street, 383 Engine, 400 A/T, A/C. (828) 606-5630 ronbrhodes@gmail.com
2011 FORD F-150 215,000 miles, $6500. 4x4. New Battery. Texting preferred (704) 300-2752
2020 FORD F-150 122,000 miles. Fully Loaded, Crew Cab. $20,000. (704) 884-6461
2010 HONDA CIVIC SDN 207,670 miles, Great Deal!, pretty good condition, new battery, $5250 obo. 704-5383834, leave message.
2016 HARLEY DAVIDSON 1200 SPORTSTER. 10,000 Miles. Saddlebags, windshield & back rest. $8900, excellent condition. (704) 692-1648
CLEVELAND COUNTY
TURN YOUR HOUSE INTO CASH? I PURCHASE UNWANTED RENTAL PROPERTY AND HOMES. MUST BE PRICED TO SELL! “QUICK CLOSINGS”! Call (704) 4720006
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
MAKING HOME OWNERSHIP
A REALITY!. 2 bed, 2 bath Mobile Home — $7500 Down and $898.46/month. 1/3 acre Lot! Central AC/Heat, Laundry Hookups $49,999. This is a RENT TO OWN home! (828) 544-0900 craig@blueridgemobilehomepark.com
BEAUTIFUL LAND IN GOLDEN VALLEY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AT 979-690-6781. LOT 17 IS 6.82 ACRES - A GREAT PROPERTY THAT LAYS FLAT AND HAS A FANTASTIC VIEW BEHIND THE GOLDEN VALLEY ESTATES GATE. COME BUILD YOUR MOUNTAIN HOME. SECLUDED BUT NEAR EVERYTHING. SHARON KELLY, REALTOR, MAIN STREET REALTY GROUP (979) 690-6781 SHARONLOVESHELPINGU@GMAIL. COM
CLEVELAND COUNTY
LIONS SENIOR VILLAGE. Has 1 bedroom HUD subsidized apartments for low income seniors. Taking applications now. Age 62 or older. Equal Housing Opportunity. 211 North Morgan Street, Shelby, NC (704) 4827723 (704) 482-7723 Lions@ RPMMANAGED.COM
CLEVELAND COUNTY
2&3 BEDROOM MOBILE
HOMES. Nice and clean, water furnished. Oak Grove Community, Kings Mtn. Call or text, (704) 739-0259
HICKORY CREEK APARTMENTS FOR SENIORS. (62 and older), disabled (50 and older). Shelby. Now taking applications for waiting list. 418 East Warren Street, Shelby. (704) 487-6354
LAUREL HILL APARTMENTS
LOCATED IN SHELBY NC. Is currently accepting applications for our 2 and 3 bedroom Townhomes. Rent is based on income (and even some expenses are deducted). Call or visit today! 1526 Eaves Road, Shelby, NC or call for more information. Equal Housing Opportunity. (704) 487-1114
MOVE IN SPECIAL. 2 & 3 Bedroom, deposit required. Weekly rates. Includes power and water. NO PETS. NO TEXTING. (704) 473-4299
STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT. 803 S. Lafayette St., Shelby NC. 80 to 320 sq. ft. per unit. Starting at $100. 704-214-4180
BIG TRUCK PARKING. $25 per night. 803 S. Lafayette St, Shelby, NC. 704-214-4180.
104 KENTBURY DRIVE, GROVER, NC. Singlewide. Rent $995, Dep, $995. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom. App Fee $25. 704214-4180
CLEVELAND COUNTY
100B KENTBURY DR., GROVER, NC. Camper. Rent $1200, Dep $1200, App. Fee $25 per adult. Includes Power/water. 704-214-4180.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
SENIOR LIVING AT ITS BEST! 55 and older. 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartments. Forest City. $675 deposit, $675 month. (828) 447-9622
2 & 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOMES. Small private park between Spindale and Forest City. Starting at $700 per month. 828-382-0475.
LOWER-LEVEL APARTMENT, 4 ROOMS, 2 handicap bathrooms, complete kitchen with all appliances. Washer/ dryer. $700 month, $700 deposit. 339 Shenandoah Drive, Spindale. 828-429-9594.
QUIET, CLEAN, SAFE, STUDIO APARTMENT. Are you 55 years or older and looking for a quiet, safe and clean setting to call home? We have a studio apartment available in our fabulous 12 unit community that might be the right fit for you. ... Rent of $675/month includes: * Refrigerator * Stove * Oven * Water * Internet * Trash * Front Door Parking * External Security Cameras * Community/Coin Operated Washer & Dryer ... $675 Security Deposit also due on lease agreement. ... Give us a call or email and we’d be happy to discuss further or give you a tour of what Hilltop Apartments has to offer. Call us at: (828) 829-5850 or email at: hilltopinfo@hopperproperties.com (828) 829-5850
