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Page 28 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 White Oak Of Rutherfordton Short Term Rehabilitation & Long Term Care Private Rooms Available 188 Oscar Justice Road, Rutherfordton 828-286-9001 Fresh fruits and vegetables? Key elements of a healthy diet, for sure. But many people of modest means, including those served by USDAt Bu many people of modest means, including those served by USDA's nu- trition assistance programs, wonder if they can afford to buy healthy foods Healthy Foods: The Affordable Choice By USDA Undersecretary Kevin Concannon Healthy Foods: The Affordable Choice By USDA Undersecretary Kevin Concannon trition assistance programs, wonder if they can afford to buy healthy foods like the wonderful fresh produce that can be found in summer abundance at Fresh fruits and vegetables? Key elements of a healthy diet, for sure. nu- like the wonderful fresh produce that can be found in summer abundance at America's farmers' markets. 46 million people pari Program nutrition assistance prt America's farmers' markets. As USDA Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, I nd that perception a source of concern because we work hard to encourage As USDA Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, I fi nd that perception a source of concern because we work hard to encourage all Amer all Americans to make healthy food choices – paricans to make healthy food choices – particularticularly those parly those partticipatingicipating in USDA in USDA's nu rition assistance programs, from kids in school to the mo e tha 46 mllion people partticipating in USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistanc Program.. Well, I'm pleased to say that a recent study by USD ell, I'm pleased to say that a recent study by USDAA's Economic Researc Service, "Are Healthy Foods Really More Expensive? It Depends on How You Service, "Are Healthy Foods Really More Expensive? It Depends on How You Measure the Price," found that healthy food choices, like fresh fruits and veg- Measure the Price," found that healthy food choices, like fresh fruits and veg- etables, may be more affordable than people think. etables, may be more affordable than people think. They found that while it is easy to buy "cheap" calories by using less- than most protein foods and foods high in saturated fat, added sugars, and/ or sodium. This is great news for all those trying to get by with a limited food budget – like people r like people receiving SNAP benefi ts nutrition just because money is tight. And just in time for summert nu rition just because money is tight. And just in time for summer. cou tr They found that while it is easy to buy "cheap" calories by using less- healthy foods, there are many healthy food choices that cost no more per healthy foods, there are many healthy food choices that cost no more per portion than less nutritious foods. Measured by the cost per portion, or per portion than less nutritious foods. Measured by the cost per portion, or per pound, grains, vegetables, fruit, and dairy foods are actually less expensive pound, grains, vegetables, fruit, and dairy foods are actually less expensive than most protein foods and foods high in saturated fat, added sugars, and/ If you haven't been to one of the nearly 7,200 farmers' markets across the encourage you to do so. Farmers' markets offfer shoppers a won-- derrful place to fi nd the fresh fruits and vegetables and other local produce so impor i practically bursting with a bounty of summer produce. USDA strongly supports farmers' markets. And the Food and Nutrition Service, which I oversee, has farmers' market programs for Supplemental Service, which I oversee, has farmers' market programs for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants, for seniors, and for WIC mothers to help provide healthy food for them and their children. tant to a healthy diet – particularly now when farrmers' markets arre USDA strongly supports farmers' markets. And the Food and Nutrition Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants, for seniors, and for WIC mothers to help provide healthy food for them and their children. We also encourage farmers markets to accept SNAP elect onic bene They're a win for producers because they are a convenient local market for their products. to face and build better understanding of community agriculture and what customers want. Article compliments of: Davis, Dianne - FSA, Rutherfordton purchases. Farmers markets are the ultimate win-win situation. They're a win for customers because they can easily buy the freshest produce available. customers want. So visit a local farmers' market today – you're in for a treat. And remem- So visit a local farmers' market today – you're in for a treat. And remem- ber, fresh fruits and vegetables are not only the healthy choice – they're the affordable choice, too. ber, fresh fruits and vegetables are not only the healthy choice – they're the affordable choice, too. We Do Parts & Service For most brands of lawn equipment. or sodium. This is great news for all those trying to get by with a limited food budget – eceiving SNAP benefi ts.. You don't have to comp omise on goo ou don't have to comprromise on goodd If you haven't been to one of the nearly 7,200 farmers' markets across the countrn y, I I encourage you to do so. Farmers' markets o fer shoppers a won de ful place to fi nd the fresh fruits and vegetables and other local produce so mportant to a healthy diet – particularly now when fa mers' markets a practically bursting with a bounty of summer produce. also encourage farmers markets to accept SNAP electrronic benefifi t transfer (EBT) cards, which makes it easier for SNAP participants to make transfer (EBT) cards, which makes it easier for SNAP participants to make purchases. Farmers markets are the ultimate win-win situation. They're a win their products. They also provide a chance for customers and producers to meet face for customers because they can easily buy the freshest produce available. 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In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Burl Conner and two sisters, Irene Powell and Carrie Baldwin. p cially y restoring and He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1969 and worked as a self-employed truck driv- er most of his life. He enjoyed working on old cars, gardening and his dogs. He was known for having a wonderful sense of humor and was a Baptist. In addition to his father, he was preced- ed in death by one son, Derek Hamrick and one sister, Marilyn Green. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife of 33 years, Brenda Atkins Hamrick; one son Billy Hamrick; one daugh- ter, Leann Hamrick; one granddaughter, Alexis Hamrick all of Forest City and a special brother in- law, Ronnie Atkins. Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Travis Smith officiating. Over 385 Locations Rutherford Weekly's distribution is growing! To better serve our readers & advertisers we have increased the number of locations FOREST CITY MOWERS ©Community First Media Rutherford Weekly is available. 174 E. Main Street, Downtown Forest City www.forestcitymowers.com • 828-245-4297 What Can Do For You! Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, POB 336, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the Hamrick Family. ALTON CONNER Alton Conner, age 87, of Forest City, NC, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012. Alton was born March 6, 1925 in Rutherford County to the late Harvey Conner and Dora Williams Conner. As a veteran of the US Navy, he served dur- ing World War II and was part of the 8th Amphibious Force. He worked for Burlington Mills and Cone Mills-Cliffside Plant for over 42 years before his retirement. He was also a faithful member of Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, Sunday school teacher and sang bass in the choir. He enjoyed wood carving, HAM radio, camping, and Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Revonda Deese Conner; two daughters, Sheila Wilson and husband, Glen of Rutherfordton and Debbie Craig and husband, Bill of Hickory; one son, Geary Conner of Forest City. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Tracey Malcom, Angie Causby, Mark Wilson, Jennifer Craig and Christopher Craig; eight great-grand- children and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church with Reverend Robert Harris and Reverend Ted Reynolds officiating. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with military honors being accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, POB 336, Forest City, NC 28043 or to Harriett Memorial Baptist Church, 1938 US Highway 221A, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the Conner Family. HONEYCUTT RUPPE SYBLE Syble Honeycutt Ruppe, age 82, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012. Syble was born August 26, 1929 in Rutherford County to the late Virgil Honeycutt and Ida Kennedy Honeycutt. She was a graduate of Harris High School, class of 1947 and a longtime member of Broad River Baptist Church. was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, painting, playing the piano, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. Along with being a woman of outward beauty, she was also a woman of inner beauty and strength. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by one grandson, Tom Bunting and four brothers, Verle Honeycutt, E Ever tett H Honeycutt and Johnny Everett Honeycutt, Max Honeycutt and Johnny Honeycutt. Honeyc y utt,, Ma Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Jim Ruppe; three daughters, Rev. Glenda Melnyk and husband, William of Glen Mills, PA, Deborah Rogoff of Greenville, SC, Roberta Rose and husband, Victor of Rutherfordton; two sons, James "Bob" Ruppe, Jr. of Rutherfordton and Richard Eric Ruppe and wife, Carol of Gaffney, SC; one sister, Juanita Durham of Anderson, SC. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchil- dren. Funeral services were conducted at Broad River Baptist Church with Reverend Glenda Melnyk, Reverend Bryan Ezell and Reverend Gary Curtis officiating. Memorial dona- tions are suggested to the Salvation Army, 417 Duke Street, Forest City, NC 28043 or to Gideons International, POB 834, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the Ruppe Family. CECIL D. WEST Cecil D. West, age 98, of Forest City, NC, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012. Cecil was born June 25, 1913 to the late Charlie Daggerhart and Ada McIntire Daggerhart. She worked for Cone Mills- Cliffside Plant most of her life and was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church of Polk County. She enjoyed canning, cooking and watching Atlanta Braves baseball. In addition to her par- ents, she was preceded in death by two grand- daughters, Joan Watson and Sharon Robbins; three brothers and five sisters. She Survivors include her son, Bobby Lee West of Forest City; one sis- ter, Effie Humphries of Ellenboro; two grand- children, Roger West of Forest City and Olivia Branch of Polk County. She is also survived by seven great-grandchil- dren and six great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Charles Jackson officiating. Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the West Family. ax www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, June 14-June 20, 2012