Rutherford Weekly

Thursday, May 20-May 26, 2021 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 23 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. FOR RENT 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home in Rutherfordton $650 month 828-443-5486 ROSS ROSS WINDOWS WINDOWS THE BEST FOR LESS! CALL FOR ESTIMATE 828-437-4848 • DOUBLE PANE • FULLY WELDED • FREE LOW E GLASS ARGON GAS LIFETIME WARRANTY ©Community First Media Community First Media "up to 101 u.i." ANY SIZE WHITE DOUBLE HUNG $ 189. 00 Installed Answers to Word Search Rutherford Weekly Sudoku Answers Among Rutherford County's most wanted over the past few weeks has been the employee driving fuel trucks, such as this man delivering a tanker truck of gasoline to a Forest City location. Motorists waited in line for the employee to complete the task and then began refueling. So nice to see you here Article & Photo Provided By: Jean Gordon Rutherford Women's League (RWL) concluded its "Best Junk Ever Sale" at Dragonfl y Vendor Market in Rutherfordton recently with a $5,000 check to Out of The Ashes Executive Director Pat Chamberlin. During the past months RWL sold items from the second fl oor of Dragonfl y with all proceeds going to Out of The Ashes, a faith-based ministry that operates two homeless shelters and provides a recovery program for people in Rutherford County. Shown during the offi cial check presentation on Saturday are RWL members (left to right) Terri Wells; Kim Crowe, Dragonfl y owner; Sonya Grogan, Tonya Garrison, Shelly Gref, Heidi Odom, Jane Bell, Natalie Stamey, Pat Chamberlain, Sita Walker and Ashley Bond. Garrison, who made the check presentation, said it takes a village to raise a child and thanked the community of people working together for Out of The Ashes. Each year RWL chooses a worthy cause that needs the attention and efforts of the league members and countless numbers of others through various fundraising events. The league has made a two year commitment to support Out of the Ashes. $5,000 raised for Out of The Ashes Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photo Contributed. The Town of Rutherfordton recognizes that smoking and tobacco are health, safety, and environmental hazards for citizens, employees, and visitors. Rutherfordton recognizes its obligation to promote a healthy environment, free from unwanted smoke and tobacco usage for everyone within its facilities and on its grounds. By considering adopting a 100 percent smoke and tobacco-free ordinance, the Town Council aims to infl uence choices for healthier behaviors and protect those at risk for exposure to secondhand smoke in its parks and public spaces. As a government entity and employer, Rutherfordton is on the forefront of promoting healthy behaviors. A major benefi t of adopting a smoke and tobacco-free policy is a healthier workforce. In fact, the #1 reason why most people quit smoking and using tobacco is because their workplace has gone smoke and tobacco-free. The 2018 Rutherford County Health Assessment also reveals that rates of current smokers in Rutherford County remains higher than that of Western North Carolina and the state, meanwhile, the rate of those who currently use smokeless tobacco products has nearly tripled since 2015. The report calls for ways to decrease the use of tobacco and e-cigarettes usage in Rutherford County including support from local governments. "The Town plays a critical role as convener of partners and as an implementer of community policies to enhance community overall health," said Mayor Jimmy Dancy. The proposed ordinance would prohibit smoking in Town buildings, vehicles, government grounds, parks, greenways, and in public places in the Town and at special events, explained Town Manager Doug Barrick. Long-standing research shows that policies that prohibit smoking, not only smoke-free environments, protect everyone from harmful exposures to secondhand smoke. These policies further help and support people who want to quit smoking and quit other tobacco use. Public Input Sought: The Town has released a survey to the public soliciting feedback on a proposed ordinance expanding the reach of existing smoke-free laws. The survey is the fi rst step in a series of methods to solicit feedback from the public on the proposed Ordinance. Town Council also invites the public and those interested in the health of the community to attend the June 2 Town Council meeting to express feedback on the proposed ordinance. The public is encouraged to provide input on the proposed ordinance and can do so in one of three ways: • An online survey is posted on the Town Website & Social Media site:www.rutherfordton. net & paper copies are also available at the Norris Public Library & Town Hall. • A direct link to the survey is https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/8DLPJXF • A public meeting will be held June 2 at 5:30pm at Town Hall 129 N. Main St., Rutherfordton. • Emails may be sent to Town Clerk Mara Short (mshort@ rutherfordton.net) with the words Tobacco-Free in the Subject line expressing feedback. Emails will be received until 12pm June 2. After reviewing the input and feedback at the June 2 meeting, the Town Council will discuss and consider a vote on the Ordinance. The 2010 NC Smoke-free Restaurants and Bars Law (NC Gen. Stat. 130A-498) allows local governments to adopt and enforce smoke- free ordinances that are more comprehensive than State law in local government buildings, on local government grounds, in local vehicles, or in public places. Secondhand smoke is known to increase the risk of lung cancer, heart disease, heart attack and lung disease in nonsmokers and according to the Surgeon General; there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke. As the 50th healthiest county in North Carolina, the Town Council feels it is in the best interest of our citizens and those who visit the community to be provided with a healthy and smoke- free environment. Rutherfordton Town Council proposes ordinance to make public places tobacco-free Article Provided By: Jean Gordon You'll be You'll be glad you did! glad you did! BUY LOCAL LOCAL WE OUR READERS

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