Rutherford Weekly

OUR 22 nd YEAR • ISSUE NO. 29 • JULY 17, 2014 RutherfordWeekly.com 828-248-1408 FREE FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER Husqvarna YTH 24K 48 $ 1,899 Husqvarna 128LDX ACE EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE 828-286-9781 126 Park 126 Pa Park Lane Drive ane ne Driv ive ve Rutherfordton, NC 28139 ut * FREE Husqvarna Trimmer Model 128LPX with purchase of YTH 24K 48. 8 FREE TRIMMER * ©Community First Media Co Kohler, V-Twin 24.0 hp*, Hydrostatic pedal. Cutting width 48 in. HURRY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Forest City • 828-245-7274 Caroleen • 828-657-5353 ©Community First Media Community First Media SPECTACULAR SUMMER KNIFE BLOW OUT 20 % DISCOUNT ON OUR ALREADY LOW RETAIL PRICE (YELLOW TAG ITEMS ONLY) The permanent Farmers Market in Forest City has surpassed any previously expected achievement. It is already crowded with local purveyors of locally grown farm fresh foods as well as home made and local created items. There is pleasant air throughout the market. People greeting friends and so many on a "discovery tour"! A local musician fills the air with music. Soap makers, herbal offerings, plants, free coffee, homemade breads are just some of the many offerings in addition to local grown vegetables. The market has grown so fast and every space is now taken. Soon, there will have to be tents surrounding the permanent building as the farmers market expands. The Forest City Farmers Market is an overwhelming success. Those offering items will quickly tell you that the new facility sells twice or sometimes three times what was sold before. Everyone is happy and it shows. The lady who offers homemade breads sometimes sells completely out. One eager participant offers a free plant with every vegetable purchase. When we first wrote about the permanent facility being moved and built in Forest City, we stated that it was a win- win situation for everyone. It certainly has and is a huge showcase of the goodness growing and being created in Rutherford County. It has turned out to be a tremendous asset for Forest City as well as Rutherford County and had exceeded all expectations. Without a doubt, the permanent Forest City Farmers Market is not only welcomed but already has become a major part of Rutherford County. Congratulations! Hours of operation are Tuesday and Saturday 8am-1pm and Thursday 3pm-7pm. For more information visit www. r u t h e r f o r d c o u n t y n c . g o v / farmersmarket Farmers Market Goes Beyond Expectations! By M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com By M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com Jack Causby of Poverty Creek Farm said the market is the best it has ever been. A shopper gladly models one of the many homemade scarfs offered by Katherine Eckler. The baker, Micah Marshall, shows off her homemade breads which is so popular she often sells out. Monica Swift offers herbal "Pain Bee Gone'" medicine and will give anyone a free sample. Zach McCurry entertains with his guitar as music fi lls the air. Jack Ca sb of Po e t C eek Fa m said the A shopper gladly models one of the many homemade scarfs Th b k Mi h M h ll h ff h The sign welcomes the hundreds of shoppers seeking homemade vegetables and products. Saturday is the most popular day. Zach McCurry entertains with his guitar as music fills the air Monica Swift offers herbal "Pain Bee MON.-FRI. 9-6 • SAT. 10-2 MON.-FRI. 9-6 • SAT. 10-2 ©Community First Media Community First Media NO CONTRACT NO CONTRACT WIRELESS WIRELESS Nationwide Coverage Nationwide Coverage On The Largest Network On The Largest Network Local Customer Service Local Customer Service Plans As Low As Plans As Low As $ 10 10 Per Month* Per Month* *REQUIRES ACTIVATION PLUS 1 ST MONTH SERVICE. 99¢ 99¢ Your Choice Your Choice Flip Phone Or Andriod Flip Phone Or Andriod Smartphone! Smartphone! 828-202-5597 • 828-245-4696 828-202-5597 • 828-245-4696 644 SOUTH BROADWAY ST. 644 SOUTH BROADWAY ST. FOREST CITY, N.C. FOREST CITY, N.C. nationwide coverage unlimited talk, text, web plans available EZ WIRELESS EZ WIRELESS TALK MORE PAY LESS Join us for a Join us for a In In Celebrating Celebrating the the FREE FREE Community Community Paper Industry Paper Industry during the month of during the month of July 2014 July 2014 Stay Tuned in to... Streaming Streaming LIVE at LIVE at Shelbyinforadio.com Shelbyinforadio.com

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