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704-484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Our 38th Year • Issue No. 52 • December 30, 2021 "Striving To Help Small Businesses Succeed!" 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 IF YOU BUY ANYWHERE ELSE YOU WILL PAY TOO MUCH! YOU WILL PAY TOO MUCH! ASK ABOUT 0% INTEREST by MICHAEL E. POWELL CF Media michael@cfmedia.info Pam Sharts, Director of Marketing & Public Relations for Hospice of Cleveland County (HCC), said of their Friday, Dec. 10 fundraiser titled, "Lighting the Way" that over 300 luminaries were sold for this year's event. The 6 to 9 p.m. event was sponsored by Livent and Gragg Financial, she said, adding the luminaries are important to folks because "…the holidays bring memories of times past and anticipation of holidays yet to come. Memories are our way to hold on to the people we love, and the holiday season is a beautiful time to reflect on the happy times we shared with those so dear to our heart." Each year, HCC gives indi- viduals an opportunity to honor and remember special loved ones, friends, and favorite pets at their annual "Lighting the Way" Fundraiser. For each con- tribution of $10, Sharts said a luminary is placed on the Court Square in Uptown Shelby, with each luminary being labeled with the name of the individ- ual or pet to be remembered. Special military luminaries were also available, she noted. Ms. Sharts noted for those who may have missed the event but would like to make a dona- tion to "Lighting the Way", to please call (704) 751-3573. "Participation in 'Lighting the Way' helps Hospice Cleveland County enhance the lives of individuals and families by bringing hope, dignity, and com- passion when they need it most and allows them to spend their final months wherever they call home, surrounded by their loved ones," she said. Sharts continued, "Thank you to all our volunteers and to every- one who supported our 'Lighting the Way' Fundraiser in Uptown Shelby." She added, "Programs are available at the Hospice Administration Building, located at 951 Wendover Heights Drive in Shelby. Thank you also to Livent and Gragg Financial for sponsoring this event. Proceeds support the general operations of Hospice Cleveland County. Again, thank you for your sup- port!" Hospice accepts individuals of all ages with any life-lim- iting illness, such as cancer, emphysema, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and debil- ity and decline. Referrals may be made by the patient, a fam- ily member, physician, minis- ter, friend – anyone who cares. Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurance fund most Hospice care, however, services are pro- vided regardless of ability to pay. Hospice Cleveland County offers a variety of services to the families they serve and to the community in general. There is no charge for any of these services. Sharts also noted Hospice appreciates all the volunteers who make these events pos- sible. If you or someone you know would be interested in joining the Hospice Special Events Committee, please call (704) 751-3573. Also, HCC is looking for vol- unteers to join the Fundraising Committee for 2022. If anyone is interested, please call Ms. Sharts at (704) 487-4677 for See HOSPICE, Page 5 Hospice Cleveland County hosts "Lighting the Way" Fundraiser The Hospice luminaries all set out and lit up at the Court Square in Uptown Shelby. (Photos provided) Patti McMurry (VP of Access for Hospice Cleveland County) with the lumi- nary her parents donated in her honor. Left to right are: Larry Bumgardner (with Livent), Kathy Sloan (Hospice Fundraising Committee), Barb Robertson (Assistant to the Director of Marketing & PR for Hospice Cleveland County), Erica Clontz (Hospice Volunteer), Pam Sharts (Director of Marketing & PR for Hospice Cleveland County), and Fred DeBell (Hospice Fundraising Committee). Our Offi ce Will Be Closed Friday, December 31 Our Offi ce Will Be Closed Friday, December 31