Rutherford Weekly

Thursday, April 1-April 7, 2021 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 3 Area 4-H clubs and Boy Scouts met at the clubhouse. Candle making classes and other extension classes were taught there to children, youth and adults in the community Flower shows were presented by the late Florence Duncan, a faithful member. She was known in the area for her beautiful work with fl owers. The community club members entered state contests annually and received dozens of blue ribbons and certifi cates for their club's work. Some members attended the annual Western North Carolina community club recognition luncheons in Asheville each December sponsored by the NC Cooperative Extension Service. Club president Austin, who now resides in McDowell County said she, too, spent a lot of time there as a child. "I grew up running between the adults as they had their meetings, and have very fond memories of waiting for Santa to come and hand out treat bags to the children during the Christmas meeting," Austin said. "All the club members have such good memories of coming together and enjoying the company of all the community. "This is what has driven each person to work toward saving this building. Without the Women Roofers and the Rutherford Housing Partnership we could not have replaced the roof and started the process of repairing this building. Everyone is so very grateful to this wonderful organization," Austin added. "It is extremely gratifying to have the roof done," Doris Keever added. There are other improvements that are needed inside the clubhouse, including water damaged ceilings. Flooring and a new furnace are needed. "We wish we could get younger people involved," Nancy said. Everyone is encouraged to join in the restoration and revitalization of the clubhouse. "Whether you take part or not you can participate because you are a member of the community," Nancy said in her plea for interested persons to join the renovation project. Depending on the status of COVID-19 in December, if it's at all possible this community club will gather again, sing Christmas carols, give gifts and be proud to be a part of the Piedmont-Pleasant Hill Community in its restored facility. Local Churches............................21 Outdoor Truths................................8 Classified Ads.........................12-13 Rutherford County Weather...........17 Fast Way Oil Kids Corner................16 Community Calendar.....................16 Business & Services Directory.......11 Obituaries................................18-19 Local Ch rches 21 I n s i d e T h i s W e e k I n s i d e T h i s W e e k EVENT Mountain Village Mountain Village Chalets & Cabins Chalets & Cabins ~FOR RENT~ ~FOR RENT~ 1 to 5 Bedrooms All Have Hot Tubs & Fireplaces 950 Main St. Chimney Rock, NC 704-472-3100 704-482-4888 704-472-5219 828-748-1573 • 1740 College Ave., Forest City ©Community First Media Community First Media Come see GARY 'PUTT' GARY 'PUTT' PUTNAM PUTNAM and check out the all new 2021 GMC 3500 Denali. Gary would like to invite all his friends, family and former customers to come to McCurry-Deck for your next car, truck or SUV purchase. N.C. TRACTOR & FARM SUPPLY 299 Railroad Ave., Rutherfordton • 828-288-0395 Mobile: 828-429-5008 • mf1dpshehan@gmail.com SALES SERVICE PARTS PROUDLY SERVING RUTHERFORD, CLEVELAND, GASTON, LINCOLN, POLK COUNTIES AS THE AREAS HOMETOWN MASSEY FERGUSON DEALER. IF YOU BUY ANYWHERE ELSE YOU WILL PAY TOO MUCH! IF YOU BUY ANYWHERE ELSE YOU WILL PAY TOO MUCH! GREAT SELECTION STA RT T H E N E W L AW N & G A R D E N S E AS O N STA RT T H E N E W L AW N & G A R D E N S E AS O N W I T H A W I T H A N E W T R ACTO R O R M OW E R N E W T R ACTO R O R M OW E R Continued from front page. Women Roofers working on the edge of the fl at roof. Debris is tossed in this truck belonging to Rutherford Housing Partnership — strong partners with Women Roofers. Nancy Koone, Piedmont- Pleasant Hill Community Club member, checking on the soup pots.

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