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Thursday, February 13-February 19, 2014 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 23 Spotlight On Real Estate PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limita- tions or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, fam- ily status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 13 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertis- ing for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. RED CROSS CALLS FOR BLOOD AND PLATELET DONATIONS AFTER SEVERE WINTER WEATHER IMPACTS COLLECTIONS As severe winter weather begins to subside, the American Red Cross is asking all eligible blood and platelet donors to help offset a weather-related shortfall in donations. Approximately 280 blood drives across 25 states were can- celed across the U.S. due to snow and extreme cold. The blood drive cancellations resulted in a shortfall of nearly 8, 400 blood and platelet donations since Jan. 2. In North Carolina, severe winter weather forced the cancellation of six Red Cross blood drives, resulting in about 200 fewer than expected blood and platelet donations over the past three days. "It's the blood products already on the shelves that help save lives when severe weather hits," said Steve Maness, Vice President of the Red Cross Southeast Blood Services Division. "Thanks to generous Red Cross blood and platelet donors, blood products were available for patients who still needed transfusions despite the weather. Now we invite those previously 'frozen out' from giving blood or platelets to come in soon." Platelet donors, as well as blood donors with the most in-demand blood types- O positive and negative, A negative and B negative- are urgently needed to give blood in the days and weeks ahead to offset the shortfall. Platelets, a key clotting component of blood often needed by cancer patients, must be transfused within five days of donation, so donations are constantly needed. Red blood cells, the oxygen carrying component of blood, are the most widely transfused blood product and must be trans- fused within 42 days. Saturday, February 15 Cliffside Masonic Lodge Old Main Street, Cliffside, 7:30am-12:00pm. To schedule an appointment call Wayne Millis at (828) 429-0212. Monday, February 17 Ellenboro Community at Campfield Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Ellenboro, 4-8:30pm. To schedule an appointment call Dena Heafner at (828) 245- 5878. Thursday, February 20 Pinnacle Elementary 1204 Painters Gap Road, Rutherfordton, 3-7pm. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code: Pinnacle. Article compliments of: Becca Cummings Administrative Asst. II, American Red Cross © Community First Media Community First Media First Realty, Inc. 828-286-2121 Older home on 1.25 acres. House has large rooms with pine paneling. Kitchen is designed for the growing family. 3 or 4 bed / 2 bath home. Wood floors. Unfinished walk out basement. MLS#39975. $65,000. Large very well maintained home on nice lot. Island in kitchen, garden tub, office next to master bedroom and half bath next to living area are just some of the extras in this very nice 3 bed 2.5 bath home. MLS#39332. $88,000. NICE 3BR/2BA ranch on large corner lot would make great starter home. Priced to sell! MLS#39998. $68,700. GET SPOTTED Picking Up Your WIN $ 50 CA$H! We spotted Mike Kiser from Forest City picking up his copy of Rutherford Weekly at Top Dog in Spindale. Make sure to pick up your copy…. YOU could be our next LUCKY READER! MIKE KISER FROM FOREST CITY Empty Arms Support Group Thursday, February 20 6:30 p.m. Rutherford Regional Medical Center www.MyRutherfordRegional.com For families who have had a pregnancy loss due to miscarriage, fetal death, preterm birth, stillbirth, newborn/infant death or an infant who died from SIDS. For more information, call Lucy Calhoun, 828-286-5065, or e-mail lucy.calhoun@rutherfordregional.com. REAL ESTATE 3BR, 2BA w/double carport, sin- gle car detached garage (has 1/2 washroom, electric & workroom). Located in a desirable neighbor- hood/kid friendly, fireplace/stove, screened-in-patio, fenced back yard, 10 jet Jacuzzi tub, newer appliances, $149,500. By owner, 828-247-6369. HOUSE FOR SALE. Fixer Upper. 2BR, 1BA, living room, kitchen, large lot, Sold as is $14,000. 1123 North Lafayette St., Shelby. 704-482-4887, 704-487-6543. FOR SALE: 4BR Single Wide with land and big addition, Shiloh community. Sale price, $12,000 OBO. 828-748-8801. HOUSE FOR SALE. Must see to appreciate. Sits on 2 lots, 108 Gan- ley St. Kings Mtn. Done lots of work already. Asking $45,000. 704-937- 9841, leave message. REAL ESTATE GREEN RIVER WATER FRONT, 2 acres. Owner finance. Polk County, close to Rutherfordton. 828-980-4807. REAL ESTATE 464 LOW BRIDGE RD., Forest City. 2BR, 1BA, 1/2 acre, fenced in, $37,500. $3,000 down payment. Owner financing. 828-429-6690. REAL ESTATE 905 LANGSTON ST., SHELBY. 3BR, 1BA, excellent condition, $69,900. $5,000 down payment. Owner financing. 828-429-6690. REAL ESTATE CREDIT NO PROBLEM, owner will fin. with low DP. East Rutherford Co., beautiful lots for SW, DW, or Mod homes, water & septic. Call Bryant Realty, 704-567-9836, www.bry- antrealty.org FOR SALE OR LEASE. 4.9 ACRES near Forest Hunt School. Nice clear land, water, gas, 1200 sq. ft., road frontage, $58,000 OBO. 828-248- 1900, 828-447-0120. COMMERCIAL: (2) buildings; 1 on Main St., Spindale w/vacant lot beside it & the other one is behind it. Priced to sell. 828-245-5277, 828-287-7395. CREDIT NO PROBLEM, owner will fin. with low DP. Lawndale area, great lots for SW, DW, or Mod homes, wa- ter & septic, priced to sell. Call Bryant Realty 704-567-9836 www.bryantre- alty.org Several inches of snow piled up outdoors may seem like paradise to children eager for a day off from school and a chance to spend all day outside building a snowman. But adults typically have dif- ferent views on snow that have more to do with shoveling than sledding. Though nothing can make removing snow fun for many homeowners, those with their minds on the environment might be glad to learn there are some eco-conscious ways to remove all of that white stuff. While it might not be glamorous, human-pow- ered snow removal remains the best method of removing snow safely with the least impact to the environment. Ashovel and broom may not be the fastest ways to clear driveways and walkways, but they have little impact on the environment. Shovel- ing produces no toxic side effects that can damage plants, animals and even young children. In addi- tion, shoveling snow is an ideal winter exercise, working most areas of the body while providing a cardiovascular workout. There are several different snow shovels on the market. Ergonomically designed shovels will help reduce injury to the back and shoulders and could make each pass through the snow more effi - cient. Another option is snow-plow style aluminum shovels that enable shovelers to plow the snow to- ward the lawn, saving them the effort of lifting and tossing snow. Standard shoveling may be easier than using a mechanical blower, especially when the snowfall was not signifi cant. However, snow blowers may be more effective after a particularly heavy or thick snow. Electric snow blowers are better environ- mentally than gas-powered blowers. If you have solar panels, then no additional energy is needed to fuel the electric blower. However, electric blow- ers are not as powerful as those powered by gas. If you must purchase a gas blower, opt for one that runs on diesel fuel. This way you can use a more eco-friendly alternative bio-diesel, such as dis- carded cooking oil, to fuel the snow blower. When snowfall is not signifi cant, you may not need to shovel at all. Abrasive materials like wood ash and sand can make walkways less slick. Fur- thermore, dark ash will absorb the sun's rays and help to melt the snow faster. Use sand sparingly because it can clog storm drains and add to ex- cess silt in streams and rivers. Other products can be used for traction, including a product called EcoTraction(R) which uses hydrothermal volcanic mineral to provide traction. If you are like the many who rely on a salt product to de-ice, choose a less harmful alterna- tive. Salt runoff can damage plants and irritate pet paws, so choose a calcium magnesium acetate de-icer instead. Though a calcium magnesium acetate de-icer is not necessarily ideal for the en- vironment, such products are more eco-friendly than salt-based products. Homeowners who live in areas that get heavy snowfall may want to hire a snow removal compa- ny. One truck plowing a neighborhood is better for the environment than several homeowners fi ring up individual snow blowers. Otherwise, think about investing in a radiant heating system that can be built into driveways. The warm driveway will melt away ice and snow. This relies on electricity, which is not as harmful to the environment if that electric- ity comes by way of solar power. Snow removal is a chore few look forward to. But eco-conscious homeowners should know that there are environmentally friendly ways to remove snow. ~Courtesy of Metro Editorial Green Ways To Remove Snow REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

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