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Thursday, November 16-November 22, 2023 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 5 Finley Clay, 6, of Forest City holds onto his new adopted cat, Windy, from Heart of the Foothills Rescue, Hwy. 221, Rutherfordton. Finley's parents, Austin and Jennifer Clay, adopted Windy and her sister Rayne from the rescue center for their sons (not shown is Owen, 2). A third cat, Theo, was adopted by Finley's grandparents, Jimmy and Nancy Clay, so the triplet cats could still be near each other. The kittens were born during a storm and their mother was nowhere around so they were bottle fed at Foothills. Call the nonprofi t organization if interested in adopting a pet. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photo Contributed. A little boy and his rescue cat Windy The Christopher Ebert Marine Corps League in Forest City hosted the third annual Honor and Remember golf tournament to benefi t Rutherford County veterans on Friday, Nov. 10 with Lee Newton presenting the National Anthem. Troy Stanley, who coordinated the event, said thousands of dollars were raised to help veterans. Each month approximately $2,200 is used by the league to buy food for veterans in need. Stanley said the event was a success in helping veterans. Article Provided By: Jean Gordon. Photos Contributed. Honor and Remember veterans The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that all World War II Veterans are now eligible for no-cost VA health care, medical services, and nursing home care. All WWII Veterans who served between Dec. 7, 1941, and Dec. 31, 1946, are eligible under this expansion, regardless of their length of service or fi nancial status. These Veterans will not have to pay copays, enrollment fees or monthly premiums. VA is reaching out by phone and mail to encourage WWII Veterans who are not currently enrolled in VA care to apply today. Veterans who enroll may also keep their private providers, Medicare, and most other insurance to meet their health care needs. "These members of Greatest Generation answered the call to serve when our nation – and the world – needed them most. Now, it's our job to serve them in every way that we can," said VA Under Secretary for Health, Dr. Shereef Elnahal. "We are proud to provide world-class, no-cost health care to these heroes at VA, and we encourage all of them to enroll today." All WWII Veterans are encouraged to enroll in VA health care – the best, most-affordable health care in America for Veterans. Veterans who are enrolled in VA health care are proven to have better health outcomes than non-enrolled Veterans, and VA hospitals have dramatically outperformed non-VA hospitals in overall quality ratings and patient satisfaction ratings. Veterans who were not approved for VA health care in the past due to income limits should apply again; income levels no longer apply due to this expansion. VA cannot automatically enroll these Veterans in health care; WWII Veterans must apply for VA health care if they are not currently enrolled. This expansion is made possible through the Joseph Maxwell Cleland and Robert Joseph Dole Memorial Veterans Benefi ts and Health Care Improvement Act of 2022 (Cleland-Dole Act), signed in December 2022. To apply for VA health care, visit VA's health care enrollment website, call 1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411), or visit your nearest VA medical center or clinic. WWII Veterans now eligible for no-cost VA health care & nursing home services Article Provided By: va.gov 157 West Main St., Forest City • rutherfordweekly.com LOCAL LOCAL POSITIVE POSITIVE h f d kl NEWS NEWS 828-248-1408 Al Always ways powersports.honda.com CRF-FS ARE INTENDED FOR OFF-ROAD OPERATION ONLY. PARENTS NEED TO CONSIDER A RIDER'S AGE, SIZE, ABILITY AND MATURITY BEFORE ALLOWING THEM TO RIDE. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, AND PLEASE RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT. OBEY THE LAW AND READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY. ALWAYS STAY ON ESTABLISHED TRAILS IN APPROVED RIDING AREAS. CRF ® is a registered trademark of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ©2023 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (11/23) Honda of Shelby SALES • SERVICE • PARTS Tues.-Fri. 8:30-5:30 Sat. 8:30-3:00 Closed Sun. & Mon. 4402 E. Dixon Blvd. • Shelby, NC 704-487-7261

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