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Page 4 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, March 24-March 30, 2022 WEASE FOR WEASE FOR SHERIFF 2022 SHERIFF 2022 EXPERIENCE: Owner & Operator of Wease Grading and Septic 2002 - Present Owner & Operator of Wease General Store & VPO 2011 - Present EDUCATION: Chase High School Forest City, NC, Graduated in 2002 NC Onsite Wastewater Contractors & Inspectors Certifi cations Board NCSTA 2006 - Present COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Sunday School Teacher Henrietta Revival Center 2006 - Present President of Forest City Gideon 2018 - Present I, Jason Ray Wease and the members of the Rutherford Co. Sheriff's Offi ce, are committed to excellence in law enforcement and are dedicated to the people, traditions, and diversity of our county. In order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and reduce the fear of crime we will provide service with understanding, response with compassion, performance with integrity, and law enforcement with vision. "This election is not about Republican or Democrat; it's about doing the right thing." Please consider my Vision for our County and Vote Jason Ray Wease for Sheriff of Rutherford County "IN GOD WE TRUST" Paid for by Wease for Sheriff ©Community First Media Community First Media Homeowners enjoy gardening for many different reasons. In addition to adding beauty to a property, gardens can offset grocery costs by yielding tasty produce. They also offer important habitats and food sources for both insects and animals. While growing a vegetable or fl ower garden can turn into a rewarding hobby, or even a passion, gardening also can be overwhelming — particularly when the results are less than stellar. Novice gardeners have scores of resources at their disposal, including the advice of gardeners who have made mistakes and learned from them. The following guidance can make home gardens that much more successful. 1. Start small. You may have visions of an expansive garden growing rows of crops or acres of fl owers. But it is smart to start small and build on what you fi nd successful, which includes plants that thrive in your lawn and garden. This also is benefi cial if you are unsure of vegetable yields. Several blooming plants producing bushels of crops can be overwhelming, especially if you can't get to harvesting or cooking them in a timely fashion. 2. Assess the soil. Plants need nutrient- rich soil to encourage extensive root systems and produce strong, hardy plants, according to the gardening resource GrowVeg. Nourish soil with organic matter, such as manure, compost, shredded leaves, and natural mulch. Add this organic matter in the off-season to give it enough time to be incorporated into the ground before spring. You can have your soil tested for pH and other characteristics that make it friendly or averse to plants at a local garden center. 3. Arm yourself with knowledge. Do you know how deeply to plant seeds and how far apart to space plants? Are you aware of the sunlight needs of certain fl owers or plants? If not, read the packaging and do your research so your plants have the best chance of not only sprouting, but also surviving. Many people prefer to start seedlings indoors in late winter and then transfer those plants outdoors when they are stronger and more established. 4. Sit in your yard and observe. Watch the way the sunlight dances over areas of your landscape. Take note of which areas get the most sun and shade. This will help you plan what to plant and where to plant it. Vegetable gardens tend to need ample sunlight to bear pick-worthy produce. You can give plants a leg up by growing them in optimal conditions. 5. Choose hardy varieties. Certain plants have been bred to thrive in your climate, including heat-tolerant plants for climates with sweltering summer sun. Consult with a local gardening center to fi gure out which plant zone you are in and which plants will do best within that zone. 6. Use rainwater. Rainwater contains fewer contaminants and additives than tap water, which can benefi t garden plants. Collect rainwater in rain barrels and use irrigation systems to deliver it to the garden. Ways to make your garden successful Home gardens can yield many gifts, from fl owers to fruit. Beginners can utilize some time-tested strategies to increase their chances of planting a successful garden. The Better Business Bureau is advising area residents to be wary of unsolicited text messages appearing to come from wrong numbers. These communications often appear to use a photo of a young woman who is trying to text a friend. They may be a premise to a more sinister "romance scam" or a way for con artists to simply collect working cell phone numbers for future scam attempts. "I did a double-take," says Tom Bartholomy, CEO of the Charlotte BBB. "It's a different approach than most scammers take and I didn't think anything too seriously until more of my friends started to say that they also received it." A quick search on TinEye. com and Google Images reveals other users on the internet who reported receiving the screenshot. "It's obvious that the scammers are trying to elicit a response, such as sympathy, to this woman for receiving a fake number from a friend but we need to remind consumers that appearances can be deceiving." Better Business Bureau is providing these additional tips for local consumers who are looking to steer clear of text messaging scams. Be Skeptical - Strangers on the internet can pretend to be anyone. Question motives behind both solicited and unsolicited messages. Check for Spelling and Grammatical Errors – While not all scammers have poor grammar, many fraudsters are located off- shore do. Carefully check over communications and analyze them for any inconsistencies. Guard Personal Information and Photos – Scammers may try to solicit personal information through methods such as cold calls, text messages, or emails. Be mindful of this, and always verify, when possible, the organization or individual you are speaking to through a third-party or video conferencing software. Also, remember that any photo you upload on social media can be stolen and used by a scammer. Better Business Bureau recommends individuals who have been scammed via a text message to report the incident immediately to law enforcement and the Federal Trade Commission. For additional romance scam resources visit BBB.org/romance. Additionally, victims can report scams, regardless of whether or not they have lost money, to BBB.org/ ScamTracker. These reports can help others avoid falling victim to fraud. BBB Scam Alert: A wrong number can lead to a bad romance scam Article Provided By: Juliana O'Rork Home improvement projects require substantial fi nancial investment. But just because a homeowner wants to bring a fresh look indoors doesn't mean he or she has to break the bank along the way. Living rooms are some of the most frequently used spaces in a home, and they can use an update from time to time to stay on trend or to make the area more functional for a changing family dynamic. Here are some budget-friendly ideas for breathing new life into living room designs. • Establish the budget. Homeowners should fi gure out how many dollars they can designate to a living room makeover before purchasing supplies or hiring out the work. Figure out the scope of the remodel, visit stores or suppliers to price out materials, get estimates from contractors, and then plan for some unforseen circumstances along the way to determine if this type of renovation is affordable. If not, scale things back until the project more closely aligns with your budget. • Change the paint color. Lighter and brighter colors are on trend. A can or two of paint can do wonders for updating a space without a large fi nancial commitment. Pair that new paint color with new window coverings and complementary throw pillows to pull the theme together with minimal expense. • Update the fl ooring. Tired, outdated carpeting or other fl ooring can use an overhaul. While solid hardwood fl ooring may be preferable, there are many types of laminate fl ooring that mimic the looks of popular wood colors and styles for a fraction of the cost. Plus, many are sold at home improvement retailers and even at warehouse clubs or online for reasonable prices. Laminate fl ooring also may be a potential DIY job for a skilled homeowner, saving even more money. • Introduce a fi replace. Fireplaces were once hot commodities, but that popularity waned in the 1970s and 1980s. Homeowners with chimneys may discover a fi replace was boarded over and the bare bones still exist that can be renovated to bring back character. There also are ventless freestanding units that are quite affordable that can mimic the look of a built-in fi replace. • Reupholster instead of replace furniture. There's no need to throw away quality furniture if the fabric is the onl y thing impeding design. New upholstery or even a slipcover can update designs. • Conquer clutter. Rather than adding something to the living room, remove clutter to give the room a more airy feel. This can instantly change the look of the room. Use cord covers to tame plugs for electronics and remove unnecessary furniture from the room. • Improve lighting. Another easy and often inexpensive fi x is to change lighting fi xtures, including using brighter, more energy effi cient LED bulbs, and to assess lighting needs to eliminate dark corners of rooms that can make the space seem drab. Low-cost ways to revamp living areas Living room spaces in need of an update often can benefi t from improvements that go easy on the wallet. 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