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Thursday, February 22-February 28, 2018 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 3 ANNOUNCEMENTS IF YOU HAD HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY and suffered an infection be- tween 2010 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson (800) 535- 5727 ANNOUNCEMENTS GET READY FOR SUMMER LIQUIDATION SALE. 70% - 90% OFF ORIGINAL RETAIL! Household, Summer and Gar- den. One day only, Sat., March 3, 9AM-5PM, CASH ONLY. SIDE DOOR SALE, next to MIGHTY DOLLAR, Forest City. Outdoor Truths.....................................8 Spor ts by Kevin Carver........................8 Rutherford County Weather...............6 Obituaries..................................16-17 Community News.............................6 Business & Services Directory.........14 Church Happenings........................15 Classified Ads.............................2-19 I n s i d e T h i s W e e k I n s i d e T h i s W e e k ©Community First Media Community First Media Freezing temperatures equal large increases Freezing temperatures equal large increases in heating bills. More families than you realize in heating bills. More families than you realize are living far below the poverty level in are living far below the poverty level in Rutherford County. Any 'bump in the road' Rutherford County. Any 'bump in the road' can result in a crisis. Everyone is going to can result in a crisis. Everyone is going to see a signiÀ cant increase in heating bills during this see a signiÀ cant increase in heating bills during this extreme weather. Donations from the community extreme weather. Donations from the community allow Yokefellow to better assist low-income families allow Yokefellow to better assist low-income families with heating needs. Yokefellow receives a portion of the with heating needs. Yokefellow receives a portion of the funds donated through the Duke Energy "Share the Warmth" funds donated through the Duke Energy "Share the Warmth" program. You may also donate directly to Yokefellow Service program. You may also donate directly to Yokefellow Service Center, Inc. by visiting our ofÀ ce at 132 Blanton Street in Center, Inc. by visiting our ofÀ ce at 132 Blanton Street in Spindale (inside the Thrift Store), or mailing a check to Spindale (inside the Thrift Store), or mailing a check to PO Box 351, Spindale, NC 28160. Visit our unique Thrift Store PO Box 351, Spindale, NC 28160. Visit our unique Thrift Store and simply 'round up' your purchase to the next dollar or more. and simply 'round up' your purchase to the next dollar or more. 132 Blanton St., Spindale, NC • (828) 287-0776 A donation box is located at the A donation box is located at the register for cash donations. register for cash donations. If you would like a receipt, If you would like a receipt, please visit the ofÀ ce. please visit the ofÀ ce. All donations are tax deductible. All donations are tax deductible. ©Community First Media Community First Media FOREST CITY FOREST CITY 720 S. Church St. • 720 S. Church St. • 828-245-7274 828-245-7274 Mon-Fri 9am-9pm; Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1-6pm Mon-Fri 9am-9pm; Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1-6pm CAROLEEN CAROLEEN Hwy. 221A • Hwy. 221A • 828-657-5353 828-657-5353 Mon-Fri 9am-7pm • Sat 9am-2pm Mon-Fri 9am-7pm • Sat 9am-2pm Locally Owned and Operated WILL YOU BE 65 IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS OR HAVE YOU JUST TURNED 65? YOU SHOULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICARE D HARDIN'S DRUG PHARMACISTS WILL BE GLAD TO SHOW INFORMATION IN ORDER FOR YOU TO SELECT THE BEST DRUG PLAN FOR YOU Despite rural hospitals closing across America, Mission Health is committed to providing access to quality care in McDowell County and all of western North Carolina. We are proud to be a part of this community – now and in the future. COMING SPRING 2018 INVESTING IN YOUR COMMUNITY IN YOUR COMMUNITY ÒÀÕÈÍÆÌÎÍÄØÈÒ ÉÔÒÓÓÇÄÒÓÀÑÓ 237376 Subject to terms, conditions & availability. Savings vary. © 2018 Allstate Insurance Co. ÑÀÍÃØÒÌÂÊÈÍÍÄØ $$$"$ "%ÔÒÇÖØ# À" ÒÏÈÍÃÀËÄ ëÚçÝòæÜäâççÞò¨ÚååìíÚíÞÜèæ ÏÞëìèçÚåâóÞÝìÞëïâÜÞÓëîìíÞÝÚÝïâÜÞ ÒîëÞëÞðÚëÝìßèëìÚßÞÝëâïâçàÚëÞÚÛâàÝÞÚåÁîííáÚíċìãîìí íáÞìíÚëíËÞíċìÜáÚííèÝÚòÚçÝÈċååíÞååòèîÚååíáÞëÞÚìèçì ðáòìðâíÜáâçàíèÀååìíÚíÞâìðèëíáâí Rutherford Weekly Sudoku Answers on page 19 @Ruther fordwkly @Ruther fordwkly

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