Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 8 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, December 7-December 13, 2023 667 N. Washington St., Rutherfordton , FREE QUOTES BY PHONE 828-287-3188 NC Lisence NC Lisence 1110 1110 P.W. P.W. 704-482-5096 704-482-5096 828-859-9773 828-859-9773 •Fire Ant Control Specialists •Rats •Ants •Roaches •Fleas •Termites •Termite Letters •Water Proofi ng •Moisture & Water Control •Mold Testing & Remediation www.goforthpest.com On a cold, frosty November 29, the annual Grand Lighting of the Flowering Bridge and the Lighting Up of Lake Lure was held. Lake Lure Mayor Carol Pritchett and Pastor Alex Heafner, from Chimney Rock Baptist Church, welcomed guests and presented a few remarks. Flowering Bridge Chairwoman Kathy Tanner led the countdown for turning on the lights. Elementary students from the Lake Lure Classical Academy presented special music, led to the stage by Santa Claus himself. The festivities concluded with Lake Lure Flowering Bridge volunteers serving cider and cookies. The crowd was less than in the past due to the below freezing temperatures. All leftover cookies were taken to local fi re departments. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photos by Linda Reandeau, Mike Reandeau and Alice Garrard. Fundraising co-chair Maureen Bay (left) and Flowering Bridge board chair Kathy Tanner with Santa. The Flowering Bridge gets brighter and brighter The Rutherford County Senior Center is taking applications for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). CSFP is a Federal program administered by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Food Distribution Division for NC residents. The Food items are provided by USDA and distributed through Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. The Program provides a monthly box of food designed to supplement the nutritional needs of low-income senior citizens. For more information, please call Terri Mitchell, Nutrition Manager at 828-287-6362. The Rutherford County Senior Center is taking applications for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Article Provided By: Jean Gordon Seniors encouraged to sign up for food boxes The LEAP musical group Leap Legacy presented at Christmas musical at One13 in Rutherfordton as part of The Night Out In Rutherfordton. Kisha McDowell directs the LEAP program which is Leaders & Entrepreneurs for the Advancement & Promotion of Youth for ages 9-17. Jerry Freeman is the music teacher. Keith and Glenn Earley of the Sound Connection provided sound and lights. A near capacity crowd enjoyed the program and were treated to hotdogs following the program. For more information about LEAP call 262- 989-8982. Article & Photos Provided By: Pat Nanney Kisha McDowell. LEAP presents Christmas Musical Smith's Drugs has sold more than 56 copies of the book "It's About Jesus" 48 copies of "Heart On Wheels", the book about Tommy Hicks have sold. Compose With Color Color Create a winning ad by adding color to your palette. Color will make your advertising stand out and get noticed faster. Research even shows that people are more likely to remember and respond to a color ad than one in black-and-white. And when your ad looks good, you look good too. In other words: Color Sells! We Sell Results! To start advertising in color, call today: 828-248-1408