Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 2 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 7-December 13, 2023 Fast Way Oil Kids Corner...............14 Community Calendar.....................6 Business & Services Directory........7 Obituaries................................18-19 Local Churches............................16 Outdoor Truths................................9 Classified Ads.........................22-23 Rutherford County Weather...........17 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 ***N.C. Cooperative Extension partnership (NCCE) is committed to the value of diversity within our respective universities, to the provision of equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all employment for our staff, and to all N.C. residents seeking to participate in our programs. ***If you are an attendee with a disability requiring an accommodation, contact Laura Ponder at lponder@ncsu.edu ANNOUNCING THE UPCOMING COURSE ANNOUNCING THE UPCOMING COURSE TO BECOME A MASTER GARDENER TO BECOME A MASTER GARDENER The Extension Master Gardener Volunteer (EMGV) program is accepting applications until December 15, 2023, for Rutherford Co. residents willing to share gardening knowledge with others. Graduates of the 40-hour course also complete 40 hours of internship to become a certifi ed Master Gardener. All volunteers are required to meet annual recertifi cation requirements of 20 hours of volunteer time giving back to our community and 10 hours of continuing education. WHAT: EMGV Training Course 2024, taught by Horticulture Extension Agents, covers all areas of horticulture including soils, compost, plant nutrients, pollinators, plant pests and diseases, IPM, fruits & vegetables, lawns, landscape design and more. WHEN: Application deadline is December 15, 2023. Classes Tuesdays, 10am-2pm, beginning January 30, 2024 & ending April 30, 2024 (14 weeks). WHERE: Classes held in the auditorium of the Rutherford Co. Extension Offi ce, 193 Callahan Koon Rd., Suite 164, Spindale. COST: Course is $150 per person or $250 for two friends or family mem- bers, includes course materials & online e-textbook. Optional hardback textbook is $60 ordered online. (N. C. Extension Gardener Handbook) Much more information and an application form at: https://rutherford.ces.ncsu.edu/rutherford-county- extension-master-gardener-volunteers/ If you have questions, phone our offi ce 828-287-6010 and speak to Laura Ponder, Horticulture Agent. powersports.honda.com CRF-FS ARE INTENDED FOR OFF-ROAD OPERATION ONLY. PARENTS NEED TO CONSIDER A RIDER'S AGE, SIZE, ABILITY AND MATURITY BEFORE ALLOWING THEM TO RIDE. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, AND PLEASE RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT. OBEY THE LAW AND READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY. ALWAYS STAY ON ESTABLISHED TRAILS IN APPROVED RIDING AREAS. CRF ® is a registered trademark of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ©2023 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (11/23) Honda of Shelby SALES • SERVICE • PARTS Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5:30 Sat. 8:30-3:00 Closed Sun. & Mon. 4402 E. Dixon Blvd. • Shelby, NC 704-487-7261 Mountain Village Mountain Village Chalets & Cabins Chalets & Cabins ~FOR RENT~ ~FOR RENT~ 1 to 5 Bedrooms All Have Hot Tubs & Fireplaces 950 Main St. Chimney Rock, NC 704-472-3100 704-214-4180 704-472-5219 "We did some acrobatic rolls. It was fun," Ron said. "It was one of my best days here," he said. Another good day for Ron was when he actually fl ew his plane through a rainbow. He said Gina (his wife) was on her way to the airport to fl y with him, but he fi rst wanted to see how the winds were before they went up together. "I took the plane up and I was able to fl y right through a rainbow," he said. When Gina got to the airport, Ron asked her to guess what he had done. "She told me, "I know. I saw it. You fl ew through a rainbow'." She witnessed it as she was driving to the airport. As with all businesses there were tough days, too. His cafe was small and some days when customers had 30-minute waits, he got a little stressed. "But they always waited," he said. He said when the pots and pans got stacked up in the sink, he would get a little anxious. Ron ran a successful restaurant, was his own boss, played his favorite music and entertained guests. "It served me well," he said. He's going to miss his customers, both the fl y- ins and the drive-ins, he said, but has to take care of himself for a while. When weather permits this spring, he's expected to play music on the outdoor stages of restaurants around town. He plans to rest, write songs, play music, enjoy his surroundings and most likely will reminisce about the day he fl ew his plane through a rainbow in the sky. Continued from front page. Familiar sights - Ron waits on a customer and leans over to welcome others. Hundreds fi lled the auditorium of the Performing Arts Center Friday night for the annual holiday concert presented by the Symphony of Rutherford County under the direction of Dr. Patricia Sparti. The Symphony's next concert will be April 24, 2024 at 3 p.m. for the annual spring performance. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photos Contributed. A night with the Symphony Call Today! 828-248-1408 828-248-1408 Make sure your Make sure your business gets business gets SPOTTED! What Can Do For You?