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Thursday, April 19-April 25, 2018 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 15 217 Arrowood St. • Shelby, NC 704-487-5263 VISIT US ON SPRING CONTRACTOR'S DAY and WOODWORKING COMPETITION 2018 May 1st, 2018 The Whimmy Diddle, Whirly Gig and Everything In Between Competition The objective is to build the most unique mechanical doohickey possible. It can be as simple as a toy or as complicated as a clock. It just must have moving parts and be made mostly from wood. As usual, we will have vendors on hand to display the latest in tools and building materials, some offering exclusive deals. Contest Rules: • The entry can be something made recently or as old as the hills. • It can be wind powered, battery powered, and/or wind-up. Anyway to get it moving. • The entry must have one or more moving parts. The more the merrier. • Your creation must be made primarily of wood. Calling All Amateur Woodworkers! WIN WIN $ 500 500 Gift Gift Certifi cate! Certifi cate! ©CommunityFirstMedia CLINE'S CLINE'S Nursery Nursery SPRING SPRING KICKOFF! KICKOFF! Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5:30pm Mon.-Fri. 9am-5:30pm Saturday 9am-3pm Saturday 9am-3pm Sunday-11am-3pm Sunday-11am-3pm Find Us On Find Us On FACEBOOK FACEBOOK ©CommunityFirstMedia ©CommunityFirstMedia WE HAVE 1,000's 1,000's OF OF Blooming Blooming PERENNIALS 1901 FALLSTON RD. • SHELBY, NC 28150 704-487-9861 704-487-9861 www.clinesnursery.com www.clinesnursery.com OUR OUR GREENHOUSES GREENHOUSES ARE FULL! ARE FULL! Come by and Come by and see us today! see us today! • FERNS • TROPICALS • FERNS • TROPICALS HANGING BASKETS HANGING BASKETS ANNUALS • TREES • SHRUBS ANNUALS • TREES • SHRUBS AND MORE! AND MORE! L iving in close proximity to one's neighbors has its benefi ts. But many homeowners would no doubt admit that privacy at home is a good thing. Whether homeowners are enjoying their yard in spring or summer or simply want their in-home activities to be less obvious to neighbors, their privacy is a year-round concern. If privacy is a concern, homeowners can take certain steps to ensure their homes stay or become the sanctuaries they were designed to be. Window treatments and frosting Windows allow natural light to enter a home, but windows also enable neighbors and others to see into a home. If thieves are the ones looking inside, wide open windows present a security issue. Window treatments are an effective way to add privacy to a home. Closing curtains or blinds limits others' ability to see inside the house. Switch to more opaque window treatments when using interior lighting more often, as gossamer draperies may still make it possible for outsiders to understand what's going on inside the home if people and items are backlit. For those who do not want to compromise natural light, frosted windows can satisfy a desire for privacy. Windows can be purchased with frosting in place, and home improvement retailers sell various products that can create a frosted look. Fencing and perim- eter plantings Privet hedge, arborvitae or Italian cypress are fast- growing evergreens that provide privacy around a home for homeowners who do not want to install traditional fencing. These trees also provide a natural habitat for various yard animals. Layering various plants of different heights and textures also can create a more natural and less imposing look. Fencing remains a viable option to create privacy and stop noise pollution. Privacy fences come in various materials, colors and sizes, enabling homeowners to choose styles that fi t their landscapes. Pergolas and enclosed patios Homeowners who like to entertain outdoors may want to make their outdoor living spaces more private. Pergolas Improve privacy, security Fencing and well-placed plantings can improve privacy. Rutherfordton NORTH CAROLINA • 5/4 PATH to Overcoming Obstacles 5-9pm Obstacle Course benefit with afterparty & live music @PATHtoOvercomingObstacles • 5/5 Gears & Gables 8am 24, 41 & 62 mile scenic ride benefiting Rutherford Co. Housing RutherfordHousingPartnership.com/events • 5/5 Mayfest Street Fair 9-5pm Art, crafts, music, food, Kids Play Land, Car Show on Main+more @Rutherfordton • 5/5 Cinco de Mayo Celebration 12-10pm Special guests, games & giveaways at Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant @MiPubs.Rutherfordton @MyRutherfordton @RutherfordtonNC #MoreWaysToPlay GO ONLINE Plan Trip your w w w . M y Ru t h e rf o r d t o n . c o m JOIN US MAY 4-5 FOR MAYFEST 2 DAYS IN MAY @ nt t allow light to fi lter through but obstruct direct view of patio activity, especially when combined with some gauzy draperies hanging on the sides. An enclosed patio or three-season room can be a worthwhile addition for homeowners who like to enjoy the great outdoors without being in the elements or on display for neighbors. Structures vary from screened-in porches to greenhouses to removable gazebos. Potted plants or trailing vines can soften the structural edges and help the privacy devices blend in with the natural surroundings. Personal tactics Homeowners who do not want their neighbors or others knowing what they're up to in their free time can limit what they share through photos and descriptions on social media. Doing so also cuts down on neighbors' curiosity. Fencing remains a viable option to create privacy and stop noise pollution. Privacy fences come in various materials, colors and sizes, enabling homeowners to choose styles that fi t their landscapes.