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704-484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Our 40th Year • Issue No. 28 • July 13, 2023 "In GOD We Trust" ©Community First Media Community First Media 356 E. Main St., Lawndale 704-538-0508 Mon-Fri. 7:30am-6pm • Sat. 8am-4pm mainstreethardwareinc.com Locally Owned & Operated MULCH, GRAVEL, SAND, TOP SOIL BY THE SCOOP! MULCH, GRAVEL, SAND, TOP SOIL BY THE SCOOP! GREAT PRICES! GREAT PRICES! DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE ALL BOOTS IN STOCK ALL BOOTS IN STOCK 20 20 % OFF OFF THE MONTH OF JULY THE MONTH OF JULY 2000 SERIES 2000 SERIES COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL MOWER MOWER 60 INCH CUT 60 INCH CUT ATTN LANDSCAPERS: ASK ABOUT OUR VOLUME DISCOUNT! Only Only $ 8,499 Cash Cash SEE US FOR YOUR DECK RESTORATION PRODUCTS! Les and Mary Ashby worked for years at the SA's ministry before retiring by MICHAEL E. POWELL CF Media michael@cfmedia.info Sergeants Les and Mary Ashby have spent a great por- tion of their lives working for the Lord through their ministry with the Salvation Army. The couple recently retired (June 30) and have moved to Tennessee, but, like many believers, they never really retire from working for the Lord. For the Ashby's, it all start- ed, she said, many years ago; for Les, 45 years ago; for Mary, 34 years ago, "…together in Orlando, Florida." The couple stated they have been in N.C. for 15 years, start- ing at the ARC in Charlotte, then moving to Winston Salem. From there, said Les, the went to the Lexington/Thomasville area and lastly, to Shelby. Les and Mary, who met in the Salvation Army, have been married for 24 years and have four children. Now that the couple are retired, they have turned the ministry in Shelby over to Sergeant's Joseph and Patti Rodgers. The Ashby's now call Talbott, TN, home. Said Mary, "My hobbies are scrapbook- ing and DIY (do-it-yourself) crafting. Les hasn't figured out what his hobbies are. He has lots of time to figure that out. But spending time with family and friends are at the top of his list. He may even go fishing!" As for staying active with and in the Salvation Army, Mary noted, "We are attend- ing The Salvation Army Corps in Waynesville, NC, and plan to participate in the programs they have there." The fondest memories the Ashby's have of doing God's work in the SA is, "…helping people with their spiritual and physical needs, and being a witness for the Lord as we were able to help the people in our communities. Seeing a tense face on a client's face soften as they realize there is hope in their time of need." When asked what they would like to convey to those still in the Shelby ministry and in Cleveland County, they said, "We have loved our time in Shelby. God has been so faith- ful and true. The people in Shelby have been so generous to the Salvation Army in help- ing us provide basic needs for the people that came to us daily." To all the folks in Shelby, the Ashby's said, "We would like to See SALVATION, Page 2 Salvation Army couple's lives dedicated to serving God in Shelby; Cleveland County TEACHERS NEEDED $ 9 00 to $ 15 00 "Based on Experience & Education" "Based on Experience & Education" APPLY IN PERSON KIDS WORLD CHILD Development Center 1152 WYKE RD., SHELBY, NC 704-471-1717 per hour Salvation Army Sergeants Les and Mary Ashby, who served for many years in Shelby and have now retired. Salvation Army sergeants Les and Mary Ashby at recent SA flag ceremony. In this photo, Salvation Army Sgt. Les Ashby (left) is seen helping take in a cooler of food to be distributed. At the recent retirement of the Ashby's (Les and Mary), Lieutenant Colonel Mark Israel, Territorial Program Secretary, speaks about their service to the Salvation Army and to the community in Shelby and Cleveland County.