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Vintage Tin Donates Proceeds to Shriners Hospital For Children

Well, here it is…my All-Rutherford County Football team selections for this season. While there were 160 varsity players or so this season, 40 make the cut (10 each team) as I had last year.

There are a few more kids that probably deserve to be on this list, but thank you all for a great football season.

Pictures with Santa
Sat. Dec. 7, 2pm-5pm at the Gilkey School Community Center. Kids can make Christmas Ornaments, will have refreshments.
 
Crime Stoppers of Rutherford County: Program established for the purpose of obtaining info about criminal activity & fugitive felons. Have information about a crime? Report is anonymously. You do not have to reveal your name. Your info could get you a cash reward. Crime Stoppers 828-286-8477.

Ellenboro Christmas Parade 
Sun. Dec. 8, 3pm. Chris Francis will be Grand Marshall. If anyone is interested in joining the parade they may contact Sandra Weeks @ 828-453-8932 or Alberta Madigan @ 828-453-8611 or they may come by and pick up an entry form at Ellenboro Town Hall. Entry forms should be completed and returned to Town Hall by Dec. 2^nd. The entry form may also be printed from our website www.ellenboronc.info.
 
Hospice In Need of Items: Trash bags, laundry detergent, cleaning products dish detergent, Lysol spray, liquid hand soap, paper towels, Kleenex tissue, toilet tissue, etc. Info: 828-245-0095.

Organize Your Thanksgiving Holiday

How much do you learn as the teacher?           

   Every time I find myself teaching someone something, I’m amazed by how much I learn.  For instance, our younger daughter received her learner’s permit to drive.  The primary responsibility for initially teaching her to drive fell on my wife and me in the state where we live…

   …which means I got to go first teaching her.  One of the things that amazed me right away was that she didn’t say, “Daddy, I already know that.”  Many teenagers think they can drive before they get behind the wheel.  She listened carefully and put into practice what we discussed.

   I decided following those first experiences teaching her to drive that the four deadliest words we may ever say are, “I already know that.”  Far too often it seems that an out of control ego prevents genuine learning from taking place.  That it’s a challenge for us to admit—“I don’t know how to do this.”

   Whether it’s at work or school or at home, avoid these four deadly words—“I already know that”—suspend your ego needs, and learn something new so you can Live Positive and Work Positive today.

14^th Annual Toy Run
Sun. Nov. 24, 1pm. Benefiting children deserving a special Christmas. Rain date 12/01/13. Grab your ride and a soft toy or clothes and join us for this special event. Meet at old K-Mart on 74 Bypass, next to Dennys. Depart at 1:45pm for ride to Rutherford County Moose Lodge and deliver toys. Food served for all participants. If you can’t join us, but want to help, drop a toy off at House of Payne Cycle Works and we’ll find them a ride. Any questions, contact David Payne at 828-286-8055, 10am-6pm. Sponsored by The Rutherford County Moose Lodge and CCIB.
 
HOPE Grief Support Group 
Tues. Nov. 26, 6pm at Hospice of Rutherford County.  This is a free support group for any adult who has lost a loved one.  Please call 828-245-0095 to register or for more info.
 
Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner Event
Thurs. Nov. 28, 9am-11am at Cool Springs Gym; 400 West Main St., Forest City. Free Meals, Coats, Blankets. Also, 200 boxes of Household Paper Products, baby diapers and 200 bags of canned goods and non-perishable items, etc. to the first 200 families. Info: 864-461-7178. Sponsored by: Word of Deliverance Church, R.O.T.W. Reaching Outside The Walls Ministries, Chesnee SC. 

A Christmas Prelude
Public is invited to kick off the Christmas season with Ambassador Baptist College’s annual presentations of “A Christmas Prelude featuring Handel’s Messiah.” On Fri. Nov. 29, & Sat. Nov. 30, 7pm. A love offering will be received for the student scholarship fund. 101 Stockton St., Lattimore. Info, 704-434-0303 or visit online at www.ambassadors.edu.

Sandy Level Baptist Church
Fish Fry on 1^st Saturday of every month, 3-7pm. Everyone Welcome. 1047 Sandy Level Ch. Rd., Bostic.

Sunshine United Methodist Church
Regular weekly schedule: Sunday worship services 9:45am; Sunday school 10:45am. Pastor: Rev. Keys Pendleton. 367 Depriest Rd., Sunshine.
 
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
Weekly schedule: Sunday school 10am. Worship service at 11am. Mt. Olivet Church Rd. Ellenboro.
 
The Journey Church, Rutherfordton
The Journey Riders invite you to be a part of their weekly Bible study Thursdays, 6:30pm. 828-289-9645, 828-919-0009.
 
New Life Christian Fellowship Church
Mon., 7-8pm NA/AA “Lets Talk” Meeting. Wed., 7-8pm Bible Study. Sunday school 10-11am. Sunday Worship 11am. Need a ride? Transportation is available. 299 E. Main St. Spindale. 704-477-6570.

Unfortunately, the pads, helmets and cleats are to be put away for Rutherford County this season following a turnover prone weekend on the football field in the first round of the playoffs.

In the 1A playoffs, Thomas Jefferson got an early bounce in their favor, but not another went their way the rest of a very rainy and soggy night in Mooresboro.

Support CHS’s work for children and families by purchasing custom-designed holiday greeting cards.

This year, the CHS holiday card features the inside message of, “May your home be filled with warmth and wonder this holiday season.” 

Cards are available in sets of 20 cards and envelopes for $25 (includes tax and shipping). Purchase at www.chsnc.org, or by calling 1-800-632-1400.

For more than 20 years, Santa has worried Mrs. Claus sick with his  daring stunt, climbing down on one of the world’s largest chimneys (315 feet tall to be exact) at Chimney Rock. He’s baaaack!

How is Santa able to climb down millions of chimneys around the world in a single night? He practices, of course! Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy live holiday music, complimentary hot cocoa, cookies and kids’ activities and see live critters, all included with Park admission.

Rutherford County Corvettes Toys For Tots Toy Run

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
Weekly schedule: Sunday school 10am. Worship service at 11am. Mt. Olivet Church Rd. Ellenboro.

Sunshine United Methodist Church
Regular weekly schedule: Sunday worship services 9:45am; Sunday school 10:45am. Pastor: Rev. Keys Pendleton. 367 Depriest Rd., Sunshine.
 
Well Springs UM Church, Forest City
Rutherford County Chapter NAACP will host a Membership Drive Program on Sun. Nov. 17, 3pm. Guest Speaker; Presiding Elder Andrew Smoke, AME Zion Church. And local county Church Male Choirs. 
 
Church of Christ
FREE Bible Study Course by mail. Get to know God better. Leave name, address & phone number. 115 Clay St., Forest City. 828-245-2720.

It was one of those nights, as it will be recalled as “That’s the night the lights went out in Bostic!”

Last Friday, Chase went to East Rutherford and they were tied at 7 by half. However, the lights went out in and around the stadium in the third quarter. There was still barely enough light to play, but East Rutherford scored off four Chase turnovers in the second half to prevail 31-17.