Rutherford Weekly

Page 4 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, June 8-June 14, 2023 We can't wait to be back in a building worthy of the name 115 Reservation Drive, Spindale, NC 828-248-2336 (off bypass across from Thunder Rd.) Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm • Sun.-Closed We will soon be Hiring for several positions. Applications accepted now at RutherfordPet.com/positions/ July 8 July 8 th th , 2023 , 2023 After three years of confusion, we expect by July 8th to have a building we can proudly share with ALL the members of your family. 2400 Oakland Rd, Forest City 828-429-3129 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm NON CLIMATE CONTROL AVAILABLE WELL WELL LIGHTED LIGHTED with with 24/7 24/7 SECURITY SECURITY OFFERING OFFERING BOAT BOAT & CAMPER CAMPER Storage Storage Article Provided By: Pat Nanney Michael and Sabrina are in charge of the fan activities. A lot goes on both on the fi eld and off the fi eld to keep the fans entertained during Owls games. Owls Salute First Responders at Saturday's Game Owls players saluting veterans and fi rst responders in the crowd. There were two "fi rst pitches" at Saturday night's Owls game. Harper Bennett (second from left) representing the Girl Scouts tossed the fi rst pitch. Regional One landed at McNair Field and fl ight nurse Alex Nicholas delivered the second ceremonial fi rst pitch. small results friendly BIG time town The NC Cooperative Extension Rutherford County Center, in partnership with the Rutherford County Farmers Market, will host the Donation Station at the market. Donation Stations are a way for the community to engage in supporting local food and food security efforts. The rate of food insecurity in Rutherford County is 24.4%, higher than both state and national rates. Almost 1/4 of county residents don't have consistent, dependable access to enough food for active, healthy living. Donation Stations use a simple farmers market-based approach to procure donations for local hunger relief organizations while supporting local farms. Donation Station dates are June 10, June 24, July 15, Aug. 12, Aug. 26. On these days, market shoppers can purchase fresh produce from vendors and donate it at a volunteer-run Donation Station table. Shoppers can also offer a monetary donation, which will then be used to purchase fresh produce from farmers at the market at full value. At the end of the market day, all donated produce will be given to a local food pantry. Rutherford County is proud to be a Donation Station county thanks to community partners and extraordinary volunteers who make it a success. "Last year, Donation Station volunteers contributed 44 hours and donated 276 pounds of fresh food to three local food pantries in just 4 market days," said Tracy Davis, Extension Agent, Rutherford County Cooperative Extension. Food pantries, volunteers, and others interested may contact Tracy Davis at 828-287-6010 or tracy_davis@ncsu.edu Food Donation Station opens Saturday

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