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Paul J. Nanney, 85 of Union Mills, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014. 

Franklin “Everett” Wilson, age 85, of Bostic and formerly of Cliffside, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014. 

It’s been said before by many, but almost doesn’t count.

Just as the U.S. Men’s Soccer Team looked to advance into the round of 16 in the World Cup on Sunday, it came to a crushing halt. It was a great effort following halftime when they were down 1-0 to come back and take the lead in the 80th minute at 2-1.

Do you see the obvious?  

   Someone called me recently and said that he’d read one of my books, that he’d really enjoyed it, and had started listening to his own life.

   “What’s going in your life now that you’re listening to?” I asked him.

   “Well,” he said, “just the other day I went to a new service station in town.  It’s one of those pay-at-the-pumps places.  I put my credit card in okay, but I couldn’t make the pump come on.

   “So I went inside and asked the cashier what to do.  She said for me to press the PRESS HERE button.

   “When I went back to the pump, there it was in huge letters, PRESS HERE.  I did, and the pump came on and everything was great…

   “…except I felt really dumb after missing that sign.  But then I said to myself, ‘Hey, Dr. Joey said to listen to life and make a positive life.’  So I did.

   “And I realized that’s what listening to life is all about.  Life teaches us everything we need to know and it’s so obvious, but we miss it.  That’s why listening is so important.”

Hospice Resale Shop 
Half-Price Sale: July 2-5 (closed July 4), 9:30am-5pm. Hospice of Rutherford County’s Resale Shop in Forest City is operated entirely as the result of gift-in-kind donations from patients and families and other generous donors committed to patient care. Proceeds ensure that anyone can access the 18-bed Hospice House regardless of ability to pay. Info, 828-248-9305.
 
Casar’s July 4^th Celebration
Fri., July 4th, 10am-10pm at Casar Park. Fireworks, live music, games, food, door prizes, Blood Bought in concert and more. Info, 704-473-5739. Check us out on Facebook @ Casar, NC.

Bat Cave Fire & Rescue 
Annual 4^th of July BBQ, Sat. July 5^th, 5pm-7:30pm at the firehouse. Come out and enjoy some good BBQ and delicious homemade desserts. The department recently was awarded an $8,000 matching grant from the state which helps small departments acquire necessary equipment. All proceeds from the BBQ will go to matching this grant money. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
 
Blood Drives
•Sat. July 5, 10am-2:30pm at Hickory Nut Gorge Community Town Hall; 2948 Memorial Hwy. Lake Lure. To schedule an appt please call Dale Gray at 828-625-0767. •Fri. July 18, 8am-12pm at Lifestyle Wellness and Spa; 247 Oak Street, Forest City. To schedule an appt please sign up at Lifestyle Wellness and Spa or call 1-800-733-2767. •Wed. July 23, 3pm-7:30pm at Concord Baptist Church; 720 Old Hwy. 74, Bostic. To schedule an appt please call Lydia at 828-447-5124. 

Pink Out Night With The Forest City Owls

Pink Out Night

Do you remember the movie, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade? 

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade had a scene near the end of the movie, when Indy was very close to finding the Holy Grail.  He stood looking across a deep, almost bottomless valley to a cave entrance, only there appeared to be no way to get across.  His map told him that in faith, he had to step out into the nothingness.  To his eyes, making the step into nothingness was certain death.  Making the step took faith.

When he did, when Indy took that step, an invisible bridge appeared, a bridge that stretched across the valley.  He walked safely across to the cave that held the Holy Grail.

Sure, it’s just a movie.  But almost every day, you have an opportunity to step out into the unknown with a step of faith as God calls you to discover your destiny.  You have the freedom of choice:  You may choose to turn around and walk back.  Or, you may step forward into the unknown and go with God.

You are free to make a choice today.  Take your step and believe that the way will appear for you as you Work Positive and Live Positive.

Adapted from Work Positive in a Negative World, Dr. Joey’s next book.

Country Breakfast
All-You-Can-Eat Country Breakfast, Sat. June 28 at Whitehouse Community Center; 5408 Painters Gap Rd., Union Mills. Adults $5, kids 12 & under $2.50, under 6 free.
 
South Mountain Christian Camp
Is in need of basketballs, soccer balls, volley balls, ping pong paddles and balls, zip lock bags in sandwich, quart and gallon sizes, an automobile battery charger and outdoor benches. If you would like to donate new or gently used items in this list, please contact us at 828-245-3322, or bring them by the camp office anytime, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. 

Hope Support Group: A series of four consecutive Tuesdays every other month; next series begins July 1 at 6pm at Hospice of Rutherford County’s Annette Cash Whitaker Center of Living. Facilitated by Terry Honeycutt, meetings are free for any adult who has lost a loved one.
 
Rutherford Family Support Group
Meets on the 2^nd Thursday of each month, 6pm. Crawford Building; Rutherford Regional. Info: 2-1-1, ask A/B Group.
 
To All Veterans
Meeting 1^st Monday of each month. Supper at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. We also welcome all transfers from other Legion Post. American Legion Post 423; 406 Boss Moore Rd., Caroleen. Info: 828-657-6145.
 
American Legion Post 74
Meets every month on the 2^nd Tuesday at the Legion Hut; 947 US 221 S. Rutherfordton. Dinner at 6pm, meeting to follow. Chuck Brooks, Commander. 828-287-1294 or cwb1492@aol.com