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Page 16 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, April 27-May 3, 2023 Mayra Littman Advertising Representative mayra@cfmedia.info 704-472-7892 RUTHERFORD WEEKLY IS HERE FOR YOU! STRIVING TO HELP ALL BUSINESSES SUCCEED! If you're not sure what to do or how to advertise, give me a call or e-mail. Let's make an appointment and discuss ways we can help! 157 West Main Street, Forest City 828.248.1408 rutherfordweekly.com Digital & Print Ads Much More....Call TODAY! Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina announced the permanent protection of three conservation easements transferred from Duke Energy, totaling 130 acres of permanent stream protection buffer along the Catawba River and its tributaries below the dams at Lake James. These properties will help protect water quality in the upper section of the Catawba River Basin, and will be added to Foothills Conservancy's vast portfolio of permanently protected lands around Lake James. In 2006, Duke Energy, Foothills Conservancy and 68 other stakeholders signed the Comprehensive Relicensing Agreement (CRA) – a landmark document providing the region's vision for conservation initiatives needed to protect the Catawba River and lake system for a 50-year planning horizon. "Foothills Conservancy is proud to permanently protect these properties around Lake James and along the Catawba River," said Andrew Kota, Executive Director of Foothills Conservancy of NC. "Thank you to our partners at Duke Energy for supporting this conservation effort, which is the latest in what has been a strong conservation-focused partnership for many years." "Duke Energy appreciates the efforts of the Foothills Conservancy toward conservation and protection of lands in Western North Carolina," said Tami Styer, Project Manager for Duke Energy's Catawba-Wateree Hydro Project. "We know that these conservation easements will be well cared for, and we are proud to be partnering with this organization to protect our water resources for generations to come." The conservation easements were fully funded by Duke Energy. In the future, ownership of the easement areas and the surrounding land will be transferred to the State of North Carolina, with Foothills Conservancy holding and stewarding the permanent conservation easements. These lands are also the future site of a co-location section of the Fonta Flora State Trail and Overmountain Victory State and National Historic Trail. Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina is a nationally accredited regional land trust that inspires conservation in Western North Carolina by permanently protecting land and water for the benefi t of people and all living things. A 501(c)(3) nonprofi t, Foothills Conservancy has conserved more than 66,000 acres in its eight county service area: Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln, McDowell and Rutherford, in three major river basins: the Broad, Catawba and Yadkin. Information about Foothills Conservancy, including ways to support its work, can be found online at www.foothillsconservancy. org or by calling 828-437-9930. Duke Energy donates easements to Foothills Conservancy of NC to protect the Catawba River Article Provided By: Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina 6 DAY FORECAST RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S For Up To The Minute Rutherford County Weather Go To rutherfordweekly.com 68 45 TUES MAY 2 PARTLY CLOUDY THUR APRIL 27 67 52 FRI APRIL 28 SAT APRIL 29 72 51 SUN APRIL 30 67 44 68 44 MON MAY 1 SHOWERS RAIN RAIN PM SHOWERS PARTLY CLOUDY 66 55 ©Community First Media Community First Media www.duffi escopier.com www.duffi escopier.com 828-245-5116 828-245-5116 LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 50 YEARS LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 50 YEARS SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT SERVICE PRINTED MATERIALS 671 Oak St., Forest City, NC 28043 BUY LOCAL • SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED DOLL ARS! BUY LOCAL • SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED DOLL ARS! Black & White & Color Copies Many Sizes Low Cost Per Copy CALL US BEFORE YOU BUY ANYWHERE ELSE CALL US BEFORE YOU BUY ANYWHERE ELSE Rutherford Weekly Sudoku Rutherford Weekly Sudoku Answers