Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 4 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, May 4-May 10, 2023 Timeshares and vacation clubs are often synonymous with high-pressure sales. With the sun out and their guard down, vacationers can quickly fi nd themselves on the hook for a life-long commitment. And, while they're easy to get into - these contracts are incredibly diffi cult to escape. An investigative study by Better Business Bureau: Vacation Fraud: Predatory timeshare/vacation club sales and exit businesses and related scams, examines patterns of customer complaints, dollars spent and lost, customer reviews, related scams and more. Key fi ndings: • Timeshares are nearly impossible to sell, yet exit companies profi t from hefty fees on big promises. • Consumers often feel misled about the amount and frequency of fees charged for maintenance. • Scammers copy high- pressure sales tactics to trick buyers. • Imposters use the address and amenities of a timeshare or vacation club, combined with the owner's personal information, to trick victims into paying bogus fees. Statistics (reported to BBB about timeshare sales, vacation clubs, timeshare exit businesses and related scams): • Close to 30,000 complaints with $32 million disputed • Almost 10,000 negative reviews • 1,160 BBB Scam Tracker reports with losses of $3.5 million BBB has monitored deception in the timeshare industry and warned consumers about timeshare exit companies for nearly half a decade. But skilled sellers continue to con buyers into unfavorable deals that often worsen when desperate investors offl oad purchases through the timeshare exit industry. BBB urges the timeshare- related industries to self- regulate by establishing and following ethical sales practices. Timeshare companies of all types should cease high-pressure sales tactics at pitch meetings and ease restrictions for longtime, non- delinquent customers who wish to cancel their timeshare. BBB tips for anyone considering a timeshare or exit company: • Extensively research timeshare properties, vacation clubs or exit companies and thoroughly read contracts for language about lifetime commitment, heirs' obligations, maintenance fee increases or guarantees. • Beware of misleading or high-pressure sales tactics. If you feel like someone is trying to push you into a deal, walk away. • To sell a timeshare, contact the resort directly and see if they have a resale or buyback program. • Be realistic about what you can get for your timeshare. Most of these contracts are not investments and may return considerably less than you paid. • If it sounds too good to be true, it is. There are deals to be found on travel, but scammers know consumers want to save money and take advantage. • Be wary of paying timeshare exit companies all fees upfront until services are rendered. Visit BBB.org to check out a business or register a complaint, BBB Scam TrackerSM to report a scam and bbb.org/travel for more travel tips. Forty hours per week (mid-May through mid-August) $12 per hour Position works under general supervision. Position performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor tasks including cutting grass, weed eating, and preparing softball fi elds for play. Must be 18 or older and have a valid driver's license. Applications available at spindalenc.net or Spindale Town Hall. Completed applications can be submitted at Spindale Town Hall: 125 Reveley St., Spindale until May 8, 2023. Background check and drug test required. EOE PARKS AND RECREATION GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER NEEDED FOR TEMPORARY SUMMER EMPLOYMENT 132 Blanton Street, Spindale, NC 28160 828-287-0776 ©Community First Media Community First Media 55 Years of assisting Rutherford County residents in crisis. Wow, beautiful jacket! Thought you were saving money for school next year. I did save money! Bought this brand name jacket, new with tags at Yokefellow Thrift Store! GET A BARGAIN- BE A BLESSING GET A BARGAIN- BE A BLESSING Hundreds of Chase High School's Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni, members, friends and family attended the annual alumni event recently at the former Shiloh school grounds off Big Island Road. From a tractor pull for young children, to live music, a plant sale, planting event to an old fashioned engine demonstration there was a lot for all ages. Charlie the horse pulled carriages of guests across the property reliving days before the days of automation. Lined across the front lawn several tractors were on display. From the older FarmAll cubs to the larger John Deeres, folks stopped to talk to the owners and some even sat in the driver's seats. A silent auction inside the gymnasium raised more than $3,000 for FFA. Baked goods, hot dogs and hamburgers, beverages and other items were also sold. Donnie Henson, agriculture education teacher and also FFA advisor, said an estimated $6,000 to $7,000 was raised throughout the day. Small farm animals, goats and chickens were also displayed in the stalls of the auction barn. As rain showers came just before 1 p.m. the crowd moved inside the gymnasium until the rain moved out offering plenty of time to enjoy the outdoor festivities. FFA alumni event brings hundreds to the Shiloh community Article & Photos Provided By: Jean Gordon Rhett Conley gets energy up for the children's tractor pull. Old traditional bluegrass music was presented. Charlie the horse transports riders across the property. Clint Dodson demonstrated antique engines. Anna Kate Jackson (left to right) agriculture teacher, career & technical instructor is shown with Shane Phillips as Michael Godlock and Chris Jackson purchase plants. BBB investigation: Vacation fraud shows unethical & deceptive practices Article Provided By: Juliana O'Rork Sale Conducted By: Elliott/Dixon Auctions LLC 1512 Burke Road • Shelby, NC 28152 704-472-5000 • NCAL #3806 Go to auction zip.com (7760) to view listing and see pictures. VEHICLES: VEHICLES: 2015 Mitsubishi, 2020 Jeep Cherokee, 1993 Chevrolet 2015 Mitsubishi, 2020 Jeep Cherokee, 1993 Chevrolet Truck w/Dump Body, 1990 Ford Contour. Truck w/Dump Body, 1990 Ford Contour. TRACTORS & FARM TRACTORS & FARM EQUIPMENT: EQUIPMENT: 5400 John Deere w/Loader, 3045 Century w/C-System 5400 John Deere w/Loader, 3045 Century w/C-System 50 Loader, Farmall Super A, 8' & 6' Cutters, 335 JD Round Baler, 50 Loader, Farmall Super A, 8' & 6' Cutters, 335 JD Round Baler, Hay Rake, 16 Disc Harrow, Ford 2 Bottom Plow, Spreaders. Hay Rake, 16 Disc Harrow, Ford 2 Bottom Plow, Spreaders. GUNS, GUNS, KNIVES, SWORDS & AMMO: KNIVES, SWORDS & AMMO: Fabrique National D'Anes Daguerre Fabrique National D'Anes Daguerre 765 Caliber Military Pistol (German Swastika on it), German Luger 765 Caliber Military Pistol (German Swastika on it), German Luger 30 Caliber, Colt Derringer No. 4 Lord & Lady in a Case, Waither 30 Caliber, Colt Derringer No. 4 Lord & Lady in a Case, Waither Model PPK 9 MM, Remington New Model 1858 (Serial #100157) Model PPK 9 MM, Remington New Model 1858 (Serial #100157) 353 & 373, 4 Rifl es, Ruger Pellet Gun w/Scope, West German 353 & 373, 4 Rifl es, Ruger Pellet Gun w/Scope, West German Dress Sword w/Etched Blade, Russian Sword (Brought from WWII), Dress Sword w/Etched Blade, Russian Sword (Brought from WWII), Old Ammo, Framed Case Knives, Pocket Knives. Old Ammo, Framed Case Knives, Pocket Knives. JEWELRY: JEWELRY: Large Large amount Costume Jewelry (Watches, Pearls, Necklaces, Chains, amount Costume Jewelry (Watches, Pearls, Necklaces, Chains, Rings, Earrings, Turquoise & Rhinestones), Vintage Jewelry, Freirich Rings, Earrings, Turquoise & Rhinestones), Vintage Jewelry, Freirich Bracelet, Sterling & 10K ELVIS ITEMS: Stamps, Bust, Clocks, Coins, Bracelet, Sterling & 10K ELVIS ITEMS: Stamps, Bust, Clocks, Coins, Animated Dolls, Limited Edition Dolls, Records, Books, Magazines, Animated Dolls, Limited Edition Dolls, Records, Books, Magazines, Pictures, Music Boxes, Puzzles, DVD's, CD's, VHS's, & Much More. Pictures, Music Boxes, Puzzles, DVD's, CD's, VHS's, & Much More. COINS & PAPER MONEY: COINS & PAPER MONEY: US 1923 $1 Silver Certifi cate, US 1907 US 1923 $1 Silver Certifi cate, US 1907 $10 Gold Certifi cate Note, US 1935 $1 Hawaii Emergency Note, 100 $10 Gold Certifi cate Note, US 1935 $1 Hawaii Emergency Note, 100 US 1957 $1 Silver Certifi cates Notes, US 1977 $20 Error Note, Misc US 1957 $1 Silver Certifi cates Notes, US 1977 $20 Error Note, Misc Foreign Currency (Paper & Coins), Eisenhower Dollars, Misc Silver Foreign Currency (Paper & Coins), Eisenhower Dollars, Misc Silver Coins. Coins. FURITURE & ANTIQUES: FURITURE & ANTIQUES: Rocking Chairs, Marble Top Stands Rocking Chairs, Marble Top Stands & Tables, (2) Lighted Cherry Cabinets, 4 Shelf Bookcase, Hunt Board, & Tables, (2) Lighted Cherry Cabinets, 4 Shelf Bookcase, Hunt Board, Tables, Chairs, Lane Cedar Chest, Pine Chest. Tables, Chairs, Lane Cedar Chest, Pine Chest. LAWN ITEMS & LAWN ITEMS & TOOLS: TOOLS: Ladder, Spreader, Yard Tools, Edger, Craftsman Lawnmower, Ladder, Spreader, Yard Tools, Edger, Craftsman Lawnmower, Seedeater, Blower & Tool Box MISC: Woodstove,Cast Iron, Metal Seedeater, Blower & Tool Box MISC: Woodstove,Cast Iron, Metal Chairs, Garden Statures, Cabbage Patch Dolls, Madame Alexander Chairs, Garden Statures, Cabbage Patch Dolls, Madame Alexander Dolls, Doll Clothes, Cake Molds, Walter Hogan Child's Golf Clubs, Dolls, Doll Clothes, Cake Molds, Walter Hogan Child's Golf Clubs, Children's books, Nesting Chests, Airplanes, Banks, Metal Cars, Children's books, Nesting Chests, Airplanes, Banks, Metal Cars, 1896 Cigar Box, Silverplate, Pewter 1896 Cigar Box, Silverplate, Pewter CHINA, GLASS & POTTERY: CHINA, GLASS & POTTERY: Hummels, Blue & White, Pink & Amber Glass, 3 Gallon Pottery Jug, Hummels, Blue & White, Pink & Amber Glass, 3 Gallon Pottery Jug, Churn w/Blue Stripes, Jewel Tea, Vases, Planters, Teapots. Churn w/Blue Stripes, Jewel Tea, Vases, Planters, Teapots. ESTATE AUCTION (LIVING & DECEASED) SAT. May 13 TH 9:00 AM 1512 BURKE RD., SHELBY, NC 28152 TERMS: Cash, Checks w/Bank Letter of Credit if you are not known to the Auction Company, Credit Cards (3% added) 6.75% Sales Tax added if you do not have a tax ID. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS.