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Page 6 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, February 21-February 27, 2019 MOTORCYCLES & ATVS 1999 TRIUMPH MOTORCY- CLE. PRICE REDUCED! In very good condition except it will not crank. Brand new battery. Gas tank drained and new high grade added, best offer accepted. Clear title. (704) 418-0938 For Up To The Minute Rutherford County Weather Go To rutherfordweekly.com This Week's Weather Brought To You By: RUTHERFORD COUNTY WEATHER RUTHERFORD COUNTY WEATHER High 64 Low 47 High 53 Low 43 High 53 Low 50 High 70 Low 41 High 64 Low 39 High 59 Low 42 High 61 Low 42 Thurs., Feb. 21 Fri., Feb. 22 Sat., Feb. 23 Mon., Feb. 25 Tues., Feb 26 Wed., Feb. 27 Sun., Feb. 24 ©Community First Media Community First Media www.duffi escopier.com www.duffi escopier.com 828-245-5116 828-245-5116 LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 40 YEARS LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 40 YEARS SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT SERVICE PRINTED MATERIALS 671 Oak St., Forest City, NC 28043 BUY LOCAL • SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED DOLL ARS! BUY LOCAL • SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED DOLL ARS! INK TONER REFILLS Offi ce Supplies Black & White & Color Copies Many Sizes Low Cost Per Copy CALL US BEFORE YOU BUY ANYWHERE ELSE CALL US BEFORE YOU BUY ANYWHERE ELSE DEADLINE FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS: MONDAYS AT 10AM DEADLINE FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS: MONDAYS AT 10AM •Email: events@rutherfordweekly.com •Mail: 369 Butler Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 •Fax: 828-245-7013 Thursday - Saturday, Feb. 21-23 What: Thursday & Friday: final 2 days of our $1 Bag sale, shoes excluded. Prom dresses $5. Houseware items 50% off. Saturday: Winter clothing give-a-way, 9am-noon. Volunteers needed. Food Pantry closed Saturday. When: Feb. 21-23, 9am-2pm Where: Washburn Community Outreach Center, 2934 Piney Mountain Ch Rd, Bostic. More Info: Food pantry for Rutherford County residents, 9:30am-1:30pm. 828-245-5603 Saturday, February 23 What: Country Breakfast Buffet When: Feb. 23, 7-10am Where: Whitehouse Community Center, 5408 Painterʼs Gap Rd, Union Mills More Info: Adults $6, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Proceeds to upkeep of our building and outdoor recreation area that is open to the public What: Superduo Wrap Bracelet, a class taught by Kelly Dale, an award winning jewelry maker and owner of Off the Beaded Path When: Sat., Feb. 23, 10am-12:30pm Where: Rutherford County Visual Arts Center, 160 N. Main St, Rutherfordton. More Info: Open to students age 17 & older, min of 4, max 12. Registration required. 828-288-5009 What: Lost Playwrights Meeting When: Sat., Feb. 23, 2-4pm Where: Henderson County Library, 301 N Washington St., Hendersonville More Info: All persons interested in any aspect of theatre or creative writ- ing are invited. No dues. Wednesday, February 27 What: Blood Drive When: Feb. 27, 12pm-6pm Where: Rutherford Regional Medical Ctr, 288 S Ridgecrest Ave., Rutherfordton More Info: 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appt. Monday, March 4 What: Veterans Clothing Center and Meet & Greet Coffee. Free! When: March 4, 10am-1pm Where: American Legion Post 74, 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. More Info: 1 st Monday of every month. Snacks provided. What: Mobile Food Pantry When: March 4, Where: South Mtn Christian Camp, 1129 South Mountain Rd, Bostic. More Info: Volunteers needed. Sponsored by Washburn Community Outreach Center Saturday, March 30 What: Spring Toy Run, Toys for Tots. Sponsored by US Marine Corps Reserve When: March 30, registration: 10am. 1 st bike out: 11:30am. $15 single rider, $20 double rider or a new unwrapped toy. Where: Forest City Church of the Nazarene, 728 Hardin Rd., Forest City More Info: Drawings, Food Vendors, Live Music, Motorcycles, & Classic Cars. Classic cars, $5 entry fee with a $50 best in show. 828-447-9440. ONGOING EVENTS Alzheimerʼs/Dementia Support Group: Meeting last Thursday monthly 4pm Willow Ridge Rehab; 237 Tryon Rd., Rutherfordton. 828-286-7200. Grahamtown Community Center: Monthly food give away every 2 nd & 4 th Thursdays of each month, 4-5pm. 129 First Street, Forest City. 828-229-3380. American Legion Post 74: Meetings on 4 th Tuesday monthly. Dinner 6pm, meeting follows. Chuck Brooks, Commander, 828-287-1294. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. Chase Corner Ministries: Looking to make a difference in your com- munity? Volunteers needed. Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-2:30pm. www.facebook.com/ foodpantrymobile or 828-247-0096. Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County: Established for the purpose of obtaining info about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have info about a crime? Report anonymously. You don't have to reveal your name. Info could get you a cash reward. 828-286-8477. Are You Ok Phone Reassurance Program: Designed to check on senior citizens & help them have peace of mind. Provides knowledge that some- one cares & will check on them. Free. Contact Lt. Godlock, 828-287-6395. Rutherford Co. Sheriff Office. Grace of God Rescue Mission Needed Items: Plates, bowls, plastic forks & spoons, cups, napkins, paper towels, gallon canned foods, personal hygiene items, coffee, sugar & cleaning items. 828-245-9141. Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning prod- ucts dish detergent, Lysol, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex, toilet tis- sue, etc. Info: 828-245-0095. Chase Corner Ministries Needs: Canned meat, veggies, fruits, pasta/ sauce, soups, crackers, rice, dried beans, mac-n-cheese, toiletry. 1604 Chase High Rd., Forest City. 828-247-0096. Support Group: Parents as Leaders (PALS) a parent & family support group of pre-school aged kids, meets weekly to discuss issues, concerns & joys of raising young children. 828-286-3901. Al-A-Non Family Groups: Patience AFG: Monday, 7-8pm Perry Moore House Rutherfordton, 828-288-2767. Lake Lure AFG; Tuesday, 7:30pm Mountains Branch Library, 828-748-8583. Bingo in Green Hill at the American Legion Post 74. Doors open 6pm, Bingo 7pm. 2501 US 64/74A Hwy. Rutherfordton. 828-395-2223. New AA Meeting: Sundays, 11:30am. Rectory of the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Bat Cave. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. What Is Heart Disease? When people talk about heart disease, they are usually talking about coronary heart disease (CHD). It's also called coronary artery disease (CAD). This is the most common type of heart disease. When someone has CHD, the coronary arteries (tubes) that take blood to the heart are narrow or blocked. This happens when cholesterol and fatty material, called plaque ("plak"), build up inside the arteries. Plaque is caused by: • Too much fat and cholesterol in the blood • High blood pressure • Smoking • Too much sugar in the blood (diabetes) • When plaque blocks an artery, it's hard for blood to fl ow to the heart. A blocked artery can cause chest pain or a heart attack The good news? Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to create opportunities for people to make healthier choices. Make a difference in your community: Spread the word about strategies for preventing heart disease and encourage people to live heart healthy lives. How can American Heart Month make a difference? We can use this month to raise awareness about heart disease and how people can prevent it - both at home and in the community. Here are just a few ideas: • Encourage families to make small changes, like using spices to season their food instead of salt. • Motivate teachers and administrators to make physical activity a part of the school day. This can help students start good habits early. • Ask doctors and nurses to be leaders in their communities by speaking out about ways to prevent heart disease. You can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease. Controlling and preventing risk factors is also important for people who already have heart disease. To help prevent heart disease, you can: • Eat healthy. • Get active. • Stay at a healthy weight. • Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke. • Control your cholesterol and blood pressure. • Drink alcohol only in moderation. • Manage stress. Am I at risk for heart disease? Everyone is at risk for heart disease. But you are at higher risk for heart disease if you: • Have high cholesterol or high blood pressure • Smoke • Are overweight or obese • Don't get enough physical activity • Don't eat a healthy diet • Your age and family history also affect your risk for heart disease. Your risk is higher if: You are a woman over age 55, You are a man over age 45, Your father or brother had heart disease before age 55, Your mother or sister had heart disease before age 65 Signs of Heart Attack A heart attack happens when blood fl ow to the heart is suddenly blocked. Part of the heart may die if the person doesn't get help quickly. Some common signs of a heart attack include: • Pain or discomfort in the center or left side of the chest – or a feeling of pressure, squeezing, or fullness • Pain or discomfort in the upper body – like the arms, back, shoulders, neck, jaw, or upper stomach (above the belly button) • Shortness of breath or trouble breathing (while resting or being active) • Feeling sick to your stomach or throwing up • Stomach ache or feeling like you have heartburn • Feeling dizzy, light- headed, or unusually tired • Breaking out in a cold sweat Don't ignore changes in how you feel. Signs of a heart attack often come on suddenly. But sometimes, they develop slowly – hours, days, or even weeks before a heart attack happens. Talk to your doctor if you feel unusually tired for several days, or if you develop any new health problems (like pain or trouble breathing). It's also important to talk to your doctor if existing health issues (like pain) are bothering you more than usual. If you've had a heart attack in the past, it's important to know that symptoms of a new heart attack might be different from your last one – so talk with your doctor if you have any concerns about how you feel. There's a lot you can do to prevent heart disease. For information, please visit healthfi nder.gov February is American Heart Month Article Provided By: healthfi nder.gov

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