Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 10 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, April 6-April 12, 2023 Serving you Serving you since 1967 since 1967 132 Blanton Street, Spindale 828-287-0776 Sharing the burden for the benefi t of low income Rutherford County residents in need of a helping hand. Yokefellow Service Center is a non-profi t 501(c)3 non-profi t agency and a member of United Way. Basket weaving- Brenda Atchley. Crocheting 1- Brenda Atchley, 2- Cathy Davis, 3- Mary Edwards. Jewelry 1- Brenda Atchley, 2- Ruth Connely, 3- Nancy Milleman, Knitting- Joyce Greene. Pottery- Deborah Gerard. Quilting (hand stitched)- Brenda Atchley. Quilting (machine stitched)- Thelma Honeycutt. Wood carving 1- Gary Atchley, 2- Kirk Milleman. Wood working 1- Mary Edwards, 2- Rickey Green. Literary Arts- Life Experiences Cynthia Allison. Poem 1- Debra Charles, 2- Glenda Hill, 3- Lucinda Humphries. SiIver Arts Adult coloring 1- Jeanette Tarver, 2- Shirley Riggio. Acrylics 1- Teri Whisnant, 2- Shirley Warner, 3- Cathy Davis. Drawing 1- Lucinda Humphries, 2- Leroy Whitesides. Photography- digital 1- Mavis Chaskin-Mott, 2- Neil McGregor, 3- Edward Mott. Sculpture - Brenda Burton. Mixed media- Cindy Allison. Senior center senior games coordinator Barbara Hill thanked all who entered the Silver Arts. The senior games athletic competitions will be held in April. Rutherford County Senior Center presented awards for the Silver Arts portion of the senior games March 30 Article Provided By: Pat Nanney Child Abuse Prevention Month began in Rutherford County with a ceremony for the Child Abuse Prevention Slogan Contest last Friday morning where all 5th graders in the county had an opportunity to participate. "It's heartwarming to see these young, but brilliant, kiddos take an active role in preventing child abuse and neglect. We are proud of each and every participant for their creativity and awareness about this critical issue," said a spokesperson at Family Resources. Freebird McKinney shared about becoming a hero and making a difference in the lives of children, starting education and taking action. The 2023 winners of the Prevent Child Abuse Slogan Contest are — First Place, "Break the Cycle, End Child Abuse" was created by Corynn Harris, fi fth grade at Ellenboro Elementary; Second place, "Make Child Abuse Extinct" was designed by Cali Jackson, Harris fi fth grader; Third place, "Purr-Tect the Children" was designed by Blanton McBrayer, a fi fth grader at Mt. Vernon Ruth Elementary School. Entires were judged by Rutherford County's Child Abuse Response Team (CART). This team is composed of representatives from agencies within the community who work on investigating crimes against children, which includes professionals from law enforcement, child protective services, the District Attorney's Offi ce, Family Resources staff members, and other individuals who promote healing and justice for children. The 2023 winners were announced on the 2023 Prevent Child Abuse Slogan Contest Ceremony and on Family Resources of Rutherford County's social media platforms. All honorable mentions and winners received a certifi cate, a key chain made from their design, and a nylon tote bag full of goodies. Third place received a Family Game Night themed basket of goodies, second place received a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEAM) themed basket, and fi rst place received a Bicycle and Helmet. The Prevent Child Abuse Slogan Ceremony was held at Crestview Baptist Church on March 31 at Crestview Baptist Church. A Pinwheel Garden was planted at Kiwanis Park in Rutherfordton on Tuesday afternoon, bringing greater awareness of preventing child abuse. Button contest winners named; Child Abuse Prevention Month underway Article Provided By: Jean Gordon First Place winner Corynn Harris with Sheriff Aaron Ellenburg and Sherry Bright, executive director of Family Resources. First Place Second place winner Cali Jackson with her parents. The third place winner was not present for the ceremony. Second Place Third Place When Thomas Baggett talks about the Rutherford County Farmers Market his face lights up and there is an excitement in his voice. The 31-year-old Baggett came to Rutherford County in 2020 from McDowell County and has been named the manager of the Farmers Market. He is also President of Rutherford Barn, the nonprofi t group that manages the Farmers Market. "I am so excited," Baggett said three days before opening day of the 2023 spring/ summer Farmers Market located off Park Square in Forest City near the Pavilion on Park Square (POPS). Saturday, April 1 was opening day of the farmers market and from now until October the market will be open from 8 a.m. until 12 noon each Saturday with a variety of fresh foods, crafts and arts vendors and meat vendors. Occasionally food trucks and live music will be featured at the market. There is still some vendor space available for those interested in bringing their garden or craft items, but Baggett reminds anyone interested in being a farmers market vendor, "space is fi lling up fast...but we can make more space," he said. When the market opened last Saturday there were approximately 26 vendors. Vendors must live within a 50 mile radius of the market or live in an adjacent county. The market also opened with a few new growers bringing fresh spring greens and vegetables. During this season there are plenty of oats, greens, early spring vegetables such as carrots, radishes, beets, turnips, kale, spinach and parsley available. Baggett said there is a need for more healthy food choices in the area and they can be found at the farmers market. "We are a good outlet for those wanting fresh, healthy foods," he said. "At the market buyers can fi nd local healthy foods, can visit with the vendors on how they grew it and made it," he continued. "Vendors love to talk." There are also farmers who will bring their fresh eggs each week. Fresh beef and pork are available as well as local farmed trout. In addition to the fresh spring veggies, a variety of greens, mushrooms, etc., Baggett also said craft vendors will be selling jewelry, soaps and there is a new vendor this season with fresh cut fl owers. Buyers and farmers at the market will also have an opportunity to give back to the community through the Dale Young Pantry fund through Rutherford BARN. The Pantry Fund collects donations at the Farmers Markets specifi cally to purchase locally farmed produce to donate to food banks across the county. The Pantry Fund was begun by Bob Young in honor of his late wife Dale Young. Food pantry directors and volunteers subsequently pack the fresh produce into boxes for people in Rutherford County who are eligible for free food. The fresh produce helps with food insecurities. Baggett said he became interested in agriculture and farming when he was in college in Louisiana and "has been excited about it ever since then," he said. He along with several others farmers have plots of farmland in several areas and their business is Appalachian Flavor. "We accept EBT....Come on out this weekend and get your Easter eggs," he said. To apply to become a vendor or for more information, contact Baggett at 828-287-6010 or 828- 789-9421. Thomas Baggett named Farmers Market Manager Article & Photo Provided By: Jean Gordon Farmers Market Manager Thomas Baggett