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Page 6 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, August 13-August 19, 2020 MAYSE MFG. CO., INC. www.maysemfg.com www.maysemfg.com ©Community First Media Community First Media Forest City 828-247-1871 2410 US 221S; Hwy 74 bypass to exit 178 (Hwy 221), south 1 mi on right. Corner of Hwy 221 & Shiloh Rd. M-F 8am-5pm • Sat 8am-12pm Storage Buildings, Gazebos, Carports, Garden Flags, Man Cave Decor, Concrete Statuary, Concrete Steps, & Poly Outdoor Furniture! We are a We are a Big Green Egg Distributor Big Green Egg Distributor. . 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Thanks to the volunteers from Carolina Cross Connection, Mr. Shade and his family now have a safe entry into their home along with room for his family to sit and play outside. "The group was very professional and very courteous," Mr. Shade said, clearly smiling behind his mask. "Everything they said they were going to do, they did it in a timely fashion. It just helps me out beyond words." Mr. Shade is a disabled Navy veteran who served for eight years during the Gulf War. He said the new deck makes a big difference for his family of four. Prior to the work made possible by Carolina Cross Connection and Rutherford Housing Partnership, the family did not have the safest entry into their home. The old steps were made of concrete and blocks and they were not very secure. Mr. Shade explained his old deck had a lot of loose boards and it was often a very muddy walk to the house in the rain. "The new deck makes a big difference," he said. Mr. Shade saw a local newspaper article about the Rutherford Housing Partnership. He reached out right away and learned he could qualify for help. Overall he said he found the process easy. Now the new, safe deck enables the entire family to enjoy some peace and quiet while providing a safe place for his four year old son to play. "It means the world to me. I just don't know how else to say it." A new deck means safety for a veteran and his family in Ellenboro Article Provided By: Rutherford Housing Partnership, Inc. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Isothermal Community College a $5,000 grant to support adult literacy. This local grant is part of more than $8.6 million in grants awarded to more than 950 schools, nonprofi ts and organizations across the communities Dollar General serves. "The impact of adult literacy education extends beyond the individual; it is generational and it is profound. The generous support of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation will empower us to reach more students and to make an even greater impact in our local community," said Amy Galla, Isothermal's Director of College and Career Readiness. "Isothermal Community College improves lives through learning. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with the literacy foundation to accomplish our mission." Isothermal's College and Career Readiness programs include Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency preparation, Adult High School diploma, and English as a Second Language. All classes are free and are offered in both Polk and Rutherford county. The grant funds will be used to develop a distance program for working adults who want to improve their English language skills but are unable to attend classes on campus. "During these extraordinary times, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation remains steadfast in its commitment to support communities' literacy and educational advancements through funds that will impact thousands of students across the country," said Todd Vasos, Dollar General's CEO and Dollar General Literacy Foundation board member. "We are proud to support the meaningful and impactful work that each of today's recipients conduct and support their ongoing efforts to help individuals improve their lives through literacy and education." The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education. Since its inception in 1993, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded more than $182 million in grants to nonprofi t organizations, helping more than 11 million individuals take their fi rst steps toward literacy or continued education. For more information, contact Galla at agalla@isothermal.edu or 828-395-1361. About Dollar General Literacy Foundation: The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education. Since 1993, the Foundation has awarded more than $182 million in grants to nonprofi t organizations, helping more than 11 million individuals take their fi rst steps toward literacy, a general education diploma or English profi ciency. To learn more visit www. dglitera Isothermal Community College receives $5,000 grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support adult literacy Article Provided By: Jean Gordon

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