Rutherford Weekly

Page 14 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 29-January 4, 2023 293 S Broadway St., Forest City 828-245-0434 Monday & Tuesday 8AM-5PM Thursday & Friday 8AM-5PM Sat. 8AM-12PM • Closed Wed. Not Just Oil, Pennzoil FAST FAST FAST FAST WAY WAY WAY WAY LET US DO YOUR DIRTY WORK! KIDS' CORNER BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Rutherford Weekly's publisher and its advertisers are not responsible or liable for misprints, typographical errors, misinforma- tion herein contained. We reserve the right to edit, reject or accept any articles, advertisements, or infor- mation to be printed in this publication. We will provide ad proofs for pre-paid ads or ds that are placed by established clients. No proofs may leave our premises without ayment and permission and are copyright by Rutherford Weekly. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from he publisher. CANCELLATION OR CORRECTION DEADLINE: is the same as the order deadline ecause much of our cost is involved in the production of the ad itself. If you have to ancel an ad after deadline, it may be necessary to charge for the time and materials we've spent on preparing the ad. Display & Classified Deadline is Tuesday at 3pm. RRORS: We want your ad to be accurate and correct, and normally there will be o errors. However, should there be an error and it is our fault, we will give you a orrection letter and return (and/or give credit) for the actual space occupied by the ncorrect information. You should notify us of the error immediately and before the ad uns a second time. COPIES: ONE Free copy of Rutherford Weekly is available per household. Additional opies are available at our office for a $1.00 charge. No individual or business is permitted to place or attach any flyer, poster or any type of advertisement of any kind to our boxes or on our racks. FIRST MEDIA, INC FIRST MEDIA, INC "Creating Business For People" ® Proud Member of: Association of Community Publishers CIRCULATION C O U N C I L VERIFICATION Audit by Circulation Verification Council Display Advertising: Mayra Littman • mayra@cfmedia.info advertising@rutherfordweekly.com advertising@rutherfordweekly.com Editorial & Announcements: events@rutherfordweekly.co events@rutherfordweekly.com For Classified Ads Call 828-248-1408 or email: classifieds@rutherfordweekly.com classifieds@rutherfordweekly.com Creative Designer: Jan B. Cook advertising@rutherfordweekly.com advertising@rutherfordweekly.com Distribution: Tommy Sims • Greg Grimes RUTHERFORD WEEKLY 157 West Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043 Phone 828-248-1408 Visit us online at: rutherfordweekly.com Happy New Year! Let me be one of the fi rst to wish each of you a healthy and happy 2023. We say good-bye to 2022 and refl ect on the old times - the days past as we repeat the words of the Scottish poem "Auld Lang Syne." The past year brought its share of joy, laughter, challenges, some struggles and even traveling to a new part of the country for me. Because I trust in the Lord, have family and friends, I am among the most blessed on earth. I entered the new 70- age bracket in 2022 and believe me it's thought provoking. So grateful to have lived to this age and look forward to many more days. Each day of life is a gift. So what will I resolve to do in 2023. I have to tell you I am not among the millions of people who make New Year's resolutions. Oh, I have made some resolutions but nothing terribly serious and rarely did the resolution last past February. Like the majority of resolution makers, I said I'd exercise more, lose some weight, get more organized, etc. Some of us promise to learn a new hobby or a new skill and we stick to that resolution until we've reached our goal. We might resolve to live life to the fullest, complain less and spend more time with family, friends and to be more inclusive for those who are alone. New Year's resolutions are made to spark positive changes over the last year. If 2022 wasn't what we had hoped, we can always try again, set another goal and reach for the sky. One resolution I'll make is spend more time with friends, family and say the words often, I Love You. New Year's resolution must start with a mental attitude — as most things do. We can't accomplish much with a negative attitude. As a pre-teen I was a huge fan of The King Family. They appeared on television in an hour- long entertainment show every Saturday night. I remember them singing, "Half the battle is winning the war and the other half is picking up the pieces and starting all over again." We might say half the battle is won when we fi nally settle on a paint color and can actually begin the paint job. Picking up the pieces of a wrong choice or decision lets us move forward. We can pick up the pieces and start again, a vital step to moving toward achieving something. We can spark a positive change in our routine day that could rub off on another. While so many of our resolutions might wear off with the excitement of a fresh new year such as exercising or getting rid of a bad habit, some we need to stick with if we're going to make a difference in 2023. Changing an attitude could be at the top of a list. Smiling more is good exercise and improves our physical health. We can try our best to live at peace with all. Thousands of years ago the Apostle Paul told us, "if it is possible, as far as it depends on us, live at peace with everyone." (Romans 12:18) We can't change people, but we can change us. We don't have to be right all the time, even if we know beyond a shadow of a doubt we are, it is better to walk away. As diffi cult as it is, honestly we don't have to have the last word. We are all different with many opinions, that's a great thing, but we can agree to disagree. So in 2023 across Rutherford County — we can brighten the corner where we are. We can change the world, where we are and make a difference to those we see on the streets. Give a smile and if possible, offer to help others. So as Another Year is Dawning - Dear Lord What Can It be? Perhaps we can work harder and do our part to make a difference in this part of the world. Happy New Year! Contact Jean: gordonjean211@gmail.com ANOTHER YEAR IS DAWNING By: Jean Gordon Call Today! 828-248-1408 828-248-1408 Make sure your Make sure your business gets business gets SPOTTED! What Can Do For You?

• Cover