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Page 14 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, May 19-May 25, 2016 LOCAL LOCAL LOCAL BUY Proud member of Rutherford County Chamber since 1994! KEEP YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY IN RUTHERFORD COUNTY! Ambassador: Deborah Fields Russ Company: Melaleuca the Wellness Company Address: Home Based Business Telephone: 646.418.2183 What does your company offer/ provide? Melaleuca. Not exactly an ordinary name. Then again, Melaleuca isn't exactly an ordinary company. In less than 31 years it has grown from a little startup in rural Idaho to a billion- dollar enterprise doing business in 17 countries around the globe. It has become one of the largest catalog and online retailers in North America. And it is the largest manufacturer of consumer packaged goods in the Northwest. Today, more than a million people shop with Melaleuca every month. From the beginning, it was destined to be different. Probably because it was created to put people fi rst. People before profi t. People before anything else. It's mission? Enhancing the lives of those we touch by helping people reach their goals. People reaching goals... well that seems to be on most folks agenda. And not just any goals. Big goals. The desire to be happy. To be well. In every aspect of life. That's what makes Melaleuca different. Melaleuca is The Wellness Company. And by wellness, we mean complete wellness. Total wellness. In four distinct but connected areas. It starts with improving your health with a full line of world- class wellness products, supplements, nutrients, functional foods, and breakthrough innovations that naturally and effectively reduce weight, increase nutrition, and advance health. So people can live with vitality and purpose at every stage of life. Melaleuca is also on a mission to improve our environment with non-toxic, home-cleaning products that are safer for your home and allow you to live clean without the hazards of harsh chemicals. Melaleuca is a world leader in concentrated products. Products that require less water to make, less fuel to ship, and less plastic to package. It's better for the environment inside your home... and outside. Melaleuca goes a step beyond and does what no other company can. Melaleuca makes it possible to improve your fi nancial well-being. How? By providing a step-by- step plan that reduces debt and increases your monthly income. So far, Melaleuca has shared over 3.6 billion dollars with families like yours. Just for referring friends to shop. It's unlike anything else but that helps Melaleuca on its mission to improve your overall quality of life. Your personal wellness. To give you more time to enjoy the things you love, with the people you love the most. The health to do the things that matter most. And the resources to make it all happen. It is a lofty ambition: helping people reach their goals. Not something an ordinary company cares all that much about. Then again, Melaleuca is anything but ordinary. Tell us what your role is within the company you serve: Melaleuca affords me an opportunity to serve as an educator as I introduce the company to others. My offi cial title would be; Marketing Executive What do you enjoy most about being an Ambassador? The interaction with so many great individuals who whole heartedly represent their companies and businesses. There is a prevailing drive from the Ambassadors to reach out to our local community with many valuable offerings to improve the daily lives of individuals, businesses and corporations as we help to enable them to reach their goals and build strong relationships. How has the Chamber and/or Ambassador program helped you and your company? The Ambassador program has been a GREAT fi t for me personally as well as with my business. I have built strong relationships through mutual trust and dependability. Most of us have a common goal in mind, to serve and give from an overfl owing heart of gratitude. We can share thoughts and ideas and offer support in various ways from referrals to personal confi dential discussions on how to improve the work we have set before us. Anything else you would like to share about yourself or company- Thank you for this opportunity to share and to serve as an Ambassador with the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. It is a sober responsibility and privilege to represent my county and local community in this capacity. My goal is to help others and to be a good steward of the gifts God has entrusted to me so that I may refl ect His love to others and Glorify Him in all I think, say and do. Proverbs 3:5-6 R u t h e r f o r d Co u n t y Ch a m b e r R u t h e r f o r d Co u n t y Ch a m b e r Business Matters To find out how you can become involved with your Chamber, please contact us at 828-287-3090 or www.rutherfordcoc.org 162 North Main Street • Rutherfordton, NC 28139 • 828-287-3090 Ambassador Spotlight Member Spotlight Horn's Home and Garden Horn's Home and Garden located at 184 West Trade Street, Forest City is a family owned and operated business being led by the third generation of Horns. Roger, Harriett, Andrew and Charlotte are all knowledgeable and enthusiastic gardeners. Horn's Home and Garden carries all of your gardening and home décor needs. Make plans to stop by and visit their store and greenhouses. Now is the perfect time to make your selection from hundreds of plants and hanging baskets. Horn's carries hanging baskets, plants, seed, soils, mulch, organic products, pots, planters and much more. In addition to their gardening selections, you can shop their famous home décor department that includes handmade wreaths, artifi cial arrangements, Yankee Candles, soaps, lotions and their Christmas store (open year round). Horn's is known for their annual Christmas open house each November and you can even shop for your annual tree, artifi cial or live, at Horn's each holiday season! The folks at Horn's are proud Chamber members since 2008 and look forward to serving your gardening and home décor needs. Horn's Home and Garden 184 West Trade Street, Forest City 828-245-7505 Website: Hornshomeandgarden.com Email: grow@hornshomeandgarden.com Understanding the Presi- dential Election Process When you vote this November, you will be using the voice that was guaranteed to you by the founders of this country. Whether you support Bernie, Hilary, the Donald, or any number of other potential candidates in the upcoming election, you are taking part in a process that was established all the way back at the Constitutional Convention (a little earlier if you want to get technical). The Constitution sets out the basic framework for electing the President of the United States. While most people know the way the end result is reached, many often miss the little details that get us to that point. For starters, the Constitution sets out certain requirements for the President: at least 35 years of age; native- born citizen; and be a resident of the U.S. for at least 14 years prior. Generally, most of these requirements are not at issue, but you will occasionally here of challenges to the native-born citizen requirement. In recent years, this issue has been raised, albeit unsuccessfully, with candidate Ted Cruz and, previously, President Barack Obama. The right to vote has been heavily contested over the years, and has led to Constitutional amendments, Acts of Congress, and Supreme Court intervention. Interestingly enough, the right to vote was not expressly included in the Constitution. Instead, the Constitution originally allowed for the states to defi ne who was eligible. This led to misuse and, ultimately, the previously mentioned contested actions. In modern terms, the "right to vote" is better understood as a restriction against discrimination on an individuals ability to vote, even though certain restrictions are still allowed. Today, laws concerning voting requirements are still hotly contested. As many North Carolina citizens are aware, new voter ID requirements have been put in place, and, even though later softened, have been challenged in federal court. Another important detail in the election process is that the Constitution doesn't specifi cally call for a general election, and instead relies on the Electoral College. To explain, in November of each presidential election year, each state holds an election that allows eligible citizens to vote for a ticket that includes one candidate for president and one candidate for vice president. The outcome of that vote establishes electors who make the actual choice of president, with each state receiving as many electors as it has senators and members of the House. In December, those "electors" will meet at the state capitol and cast their ballot for president and vice president. In most states, the state requires electors to vote with the popular vote, and that should help explain why you don't hear much about this process. As Thomas Jefferson once said, "the cornerstone of democracy rests on the foundation of an educated electorate." When you head to the polls, you will be faced with a decision that will shape our country moving forward, but it is also important to take the time to educate yourself on the past that has carried us to this point. While the folks at King Law can't help you decide who to vote for in the upcoming election (some would be happy to try), they can help you deal with whatever laws come out of your national or local government. If you have a legal problem in North or South Carolina, don't hesitate to call and schedule your free consultation with King Law at (888)748-KING. Win $10,000, Concert Tickets, Green Egg, Adirondack Chairs, Flat Screen TV and Mack's Meat Gift Basket Annual Chamber raffle tickets are now on sale for $50 each. A limited number of tickets will be sold. Monthly drawings will be held in June, July, August, September and October for a chance to win 4 tickets to the Charlie Daniels concert at McNair Field, a Green Egg, a set of Adirondack Chairs, a Mack's Meat gift basket and a flat screen TV. In addition, the back of your ticket serves as a discount card for local businesses, with a discount value exceeding $50! The $10,000 grand prize will be drawn on Thanksgiving night in downtown Forest City (you do not have to be present to win). Don't miss your chance to win; buy your tickets early and enjoy all the benefits on an early purchase! On Friday, April 22 the Chamber held the 2016 Spring Golf Tournament at Meadowbrook Golf Club The Board of Directors and Golf Committee would like to thank all sponsors, players and those who donated door prizes and items to be used for the event. Fat Tracy's of Spindale catered the event.

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