Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Thursday, May 4-May 10, 2023 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 3 Obituaries................................18-19 Local Churches............................15 Outdoor Truths................................9 Classified Ads.........................22-23 Rutherford County Weather...........17 Fast Way Oil Kids Corner...............14 Community Calendar.....................16 Business & Services Directory........7 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 Auction 9:00am 230 N. Cleghorn St., Rutherfordton (Located in the Town Maintenance Shop) Preview & separate tag sale Fri. 5-7PM and Sat 8AM (not part of auction) Kiwanis Club of Rutherfordton ©Community First Media Community First Media Visit https://www.auctionzip.com Annual RUTHERFORDTON KIWANIS CHARITY AUCTION Sat., May 13, 2023 Guns: Uberti Cattleman 45 Long Colt, Arminus 6 Shot 32 S&W Long, H&R Single Shot 12 Gauge, G-Force 20" 12 Gauge Pump (new). Cub Cadet 20HP 46" cut riding mower, Push Mowers, Tiller, Lawn & Garden Items, Stihl Weedeater, MANY large 1960's Metal Sandbox Toys. Lionel & Marx Trains & accessories, Sterling Silver, Old Nascar Items, Electric & Hand Tools (some antique), Log Chains, Knives, Backpack Sprayer, Home & Off Furn., Antiques, China, Glassware, Gift Certifi cates To Local Companies. (Mulch, Gravel etc.) The Rutherford County Endowment awarded 13 grants totaling $89,500 to county nonprofi ts in its recent grant cycle. The Endowment, in partnership with The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC), has awarded grants since inception totaling $1,750,863. "Through the support of friends and neighbors, we are able to fund worthwhile projects and nonprofi ts doing good work across Rutherford County," said Advisory Board Chair Judy Toney. "Permanent charitable resources devoted to our community mean that the Fund can be responsive as needs change over time. We are grateful to everyone who has pooled their gifts with those of their neighbors. It really is generosity multiplied. Please join me in supporting this most worthwhile project," Toney said. After discussion and upon a motion by Advisory Board member Keven McCammon and second by Michelle Yelton, the following 13 grants were approved at the Advisory Board's April 11 meeting. • $5,200 to Abounding Grace Ministry for a substance abuse program for court-involved women and girls. • $5,000 to Basics Christian Ministries to increase storage space for food and other basic need supplies. • $2,500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina for a mentoring program that serves disadvantaged children. • $4,500 to Blue Ridge Hope to support the building costs used for its youth programs. (Jill Miracle abstain due to COI) • $10,000 to Grahamtown Team to provide home repair and help restore buildings for affordable homes. • $8,000 to Out Of The Ashes to support its homeless programs. • $4,000 to Pisgah Legal Services to provide free civil legal services to low-income people. • $8,000 to Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity for needed maintenance on its restore. • $7,500 to Rutherford County Schools Education Foundation to provide kitchen tools and resources to middle school students that will help them prepare meals at home. • $8,000 to Rutherford Housing Partnership to provide upgrades to homes rented by low- income people. • $8,800 to Salem United Methodist Church/ Washburn Community Outreach Center to provide fresh produce and hygiene products to low-income people. • $8,000 to The Source Ministries/The Source Outreach Center for food assistance to low- income families and for a youth enrichment program. • $10,000 to Yokefellow Service Center to provide basic needs to low-income people. The advisory board was informed of Washburn Community Outreach Center's (WCOC) request to reallocate some of its 2022 Rutherford County Endowment $10,000 grant award to correct a drainage issue which was resolved without expending the full grant. WCOC requested to use the remaining $3,153.73 for infrastructure needs for storing food. On motion from David Eaker and second from Keven McCammon the advisory board approved the reallocation of funds. In 1996. Local residents established the Rutherford County endowment as a permanent charitable endowment to meet local needs. Gifts added to the Fund's principal are preserved and invested, while grants from the Fund support nonprofi ts in Rutherford County. To make a tax-deductible contribution, donate online at www. RutherfordCountyEndwoment.org or by mail to Rutherford County Endowment, c/o CFWNC, 4 Vanderbilt Park Drive, Suite 300, Asheville NC28803, memo line: Rutherford County Endowment. Contributions of any size are welcome. The local advisory Board includes Lucille Dalton, David Eaker, Nancy Giles, Jean Gordon, Jackie Hampton, Eddie Holland, Sally Lesher, Keven McCammon, Wilford McDowell, Tom Miller, Jill Miracle, Pell Tanner, Judy Toney and Michelle Yelton. 13 nonproÐits receive $89,500 from Rutherford County Endowment Article & Photo Provided By: Jean Gordon Harrison Electrical Contractors' Dylan Harrison and Hunter Barnett work on infrastructure for storing food at the Washburn Community Outreach Center recently. FRIDAY, MAY 5 & SATURDAY, MAY 6 8AM-1PM 1,000 square foot warehouse of three generations of items. Furniture, collectibles, 1980's toys, electronics, black iron outdoor furniture, clothes, shoes, and home decor. 114 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, FOREST CITY, NC ESTATE SALE Digital design and content creation are about to get a little more immersive for some students at Isothermal Community College. Through a partnership with Jobs For The Future, Isothermal will begin a Meta Spark pilot program for students interested in building augmented reality skills for graphic design, 3-D animation/motion graphics, and digital marketing/ business administration, among other academic tracks. The six-week pilot program will provide students with the opportunity to learn AR skills as well as explore potential jobs and related careers. The course will have online components as well as once-a-week meetings on Thursday evenings from 6-9 pm from May 4 until June 8. The course is free. There are several spots left, but space is limited. The course will be taught by Zack Freeman, Advertising and Graphic Design instructor; Katlin Mitchell, Information Technology instructor; and Dr. Greg Thomas, ICC's vice president of Academic and Student Affairs. "This is a great opportunity for people who want to learn new skills in an emerging industry with some really cool technical and creative applications," said Thomas. Meta Spark is a free online software for designing for augmented reality. This course provides access to a series of in-depth training modules designed to prepare learners for careers in augmented reality. These virtual, instructor-led lessons provide learners with experience creating augmented reality effects with the Meta Spark Studio. This AR design software enables creators to build customizable AR experiences to reach viewers using Facebook and Instagram. The six-week curriculum offers three tiers of training, including an initial contextual grounding module for AR design basics, and subsequent modules that go deeper into design principles and practical applications of the software. The training also comes with study guide materials and practice tests for the Meta Spark professional certifi cation exam that learners can take at the conclusion of the curriculum. Students who complete the course will receive a waiver that will cover the $150 cost of taking the certifi cation exam. For more information or to sign up, contact Thomas at gthomas@isothermal.edu or 828-395-1663. Space still available - Augmented Reality CertiÐication Begins Thursday Article Provided By: Jean Gordon