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Thursday, January 5-January 11, 2023 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 3 Obituaries................................18-19 Local Churches............................20 Outdoor Truths................................9 Classified Ads.........................22-23 Rutherford County Weather...........16 Fast Way Oil Kids Corner...............15 Community Calendar.....................14 Business & Services Directory.......11 Obit aries 18 19 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 Smith's Drugs has sold more than 43 copies of the book "It's About Jesus" ©Community First Media Community First Media We are excited to serve you in 2023! 720 South Church Street, 720 South Church Street, Forest City Forest City 828-245-7274 828-245-7274 Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm Locally Owned and Operated Highway 221A, Highway 221A, Caroleen Caroleen 828-657-5353 828-657-5353 Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-2pm Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-2pm OUR GOAL IS YOUR GOOD HEALTH • Covid And Flu Testing • Immunizations - Covid Boosters - Flu - Shingles - Prevnar-20 (New Pneumonia vaccine) - Tdap • Home Health Care Needs • Diabetic Shoes (by appointment to discuss) • Pharmacy App - In App Messaging - Mobile Refills - Reminders • SYNCH RX Program -Get all medicines once a month • Pharmacist always available to talk with you "I will miss the regular visits, but he has said he still wants to help with the ministry as he is able. I am praying for God's blessings on them both as they retire from this ministry," Sams said. Sams said that Ruppe's commitment to the ministry was evident as he was determined to leave the ministry in strong, good hands. Bill Ford was chosen the new volunteer director/CEO. "If he wasn't who he is and if I didn't feel he could do the job, I couldn't turn it loose," Ruppe said. He has full confi dence in Ford's abilities and passion for the work as well as all the volunteers and supporters. Ford said he can't replace Ruppe, but will do his best to fulfi ll the mission. Prior to Ruppe's retirement from his decades-long volunteer job, he penned a letter of thanks to many businesses and volunteers who have made the ministry a success over the past two decades in helping thousands of people. He especially thanked Honeycutt, Sams, David Jendrey, Jill Miracle, Beverly Black, the Naskoffs and hundreds of volunteers over the years. He thanked Mt. Vernon, Spencer, Mountain Creek, Lake Lure, West Point, Piney Knob, Long Branch Baptist churches and the Green River Baptist Association for their support. As a member of Mt. Vernon, Ruppe has made a personal commitment to come to the soup kitchen as a volunteer on Mt. Vernon's Thursday to feed the people. "With a heavy heart I will be leave NBSK as CEO on Dec. 31, 2022," Ruppe said in his letter. "It has been my pleasure to serve this ministry for the past 22 1/2 years. I have been blessed beyond words," he concluded. "Even after working all day, I always walked away tired, but blessed. You get more out of it. We are so blessed. "We have a new crew who will do a great job. If you want a blessing, work at the NBSK," Ruppe said. Steve Ruppe and Bill Ford in the kitchen of the New Beginnings Soup Kitchen. Jean Gordon photo Volunteers preparing food for the Thursday afternoon hot meal. Greeting those driving through for a hot meal at the New Beginnings Soup Kitchen at the Green River Baptist Association building in Rutherfordton. Continued from front page. 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 Call Today! Call Today! 828-248-1408 828-248-1408 Advertise in the POSITIVE paper! WE OUR READERS

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